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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Nationaal Society Stat Naval VOLUME VII. The Indian Territory Has Many Prosperous Blacks and Room for More. Plenty of good land and plenty of good people are located in the Indian Territory. We visited Chelsea and Vinita last week and were gratified to find so many of our people holding to their land and others getting more. Chelsea is a town of about 700 inhabitants and only two colored people live in the town. Mrs. Matic Martin who conducts a small rooming house and eating establishment is an old citizen. Mrs. Martin is a widow and owns several acres of land besides some valuable property in the city. If some industrious colored family would go to this town and open up a hand laundry, they could make money. The town is made up mostly of Southerners but they can be easily handled when they are given to understand that they must respect the rights of the black man if they want their respected. There was a feeling some months ago among a few poor crackers that no Negro could live in the town but they were put to flight and the United States Judge of that district said he would put any one in jail who attempted to resort to such methods to force or compel citizens to leave a town who were citizens or those seeking citizenship. Since this class of people have left the town better element of whites have come in which makes it all the better. We arrived in Vinita on Saturday, remaining over Sunday and found several industrious and progressive colored people located in this town of 4000, of which 700 or 800 are colored. All the barbershops save one are owned and controlled by colored men and they are first class and up-to-date. We would that Booker T. Washington could drop into this town and see the spirit manifested by the colored barbers that he has spoken of so many times. We are proud to say that Mr. Washington would say these barbers are holding on to their trade and improving over their white competitors. There are two grocery stores in the town, one hotel, two restaurants one physician and surgeon, a blacksmith, six barbershops, one clothes cleaning and dye establishment, all owned and controlled by colored people. There are several colored farmers who own from 80 to 500 acres of land. Mr. D. Hicks and Messrs Jordan and Knox conduct nice grocery stores. Messrs Hawkins and Finley conduct a first class shop also A. B. Jefferson, S. L. Hill, W. H. Martin, J. Davis, M. A. Sorrel and they say these men are doing a first-class business. H. F. Watson who conducts a clothes cleaning and dyeing establishment and owns a beautiful residence is one of the old settlers of the Territory and owns considerable property. He is a progressive man and is doing much to assist in building up Vinita. We had the pleasure of visiting the home of Mr. Finley, one of the leading tonsorolists of the city who owns considerable good town property and a nice home and has accumulated all of this since he moved to the Territory. His wife was a former citizen of Topeka, her maiden name was Miss Eva Daniels. They have three children. We were never more royally entertained in our life than at this home. Mrs. Firley knows how to preside over her home and is certainly an artist in preparing delicacies for the table. Mrs. R. D. Blackwell also owns a fine cottage. Dr. A. J. Jordan, surgeon and physician is a native of Missouri, and a graduate of the Meharry College at Nashville, Tenn. He came to Vinita in 1903 and is reputed to be worth $5000 in personal and real estate. He is enjoying a large practice among both white and colored. He has a wife and two children and owns a beautiful six room cottage all modern and up-to-date. The Doctor is a young man who has made his way up in the world and same to Vinita without a dollar. Our friend S. L. Hill who is a great admirer of the Plaindealer conducts a four chair barbershop and has lived in the town twelve years. He is a strong race man and stands up for the rights of all men irrespective of race, color or condition. M. A. Sorrel, one of the leading barbers of the city and also our correspondent and agent is a well educated gentleman, is married and has two children and owns a beautiful home and is doing much for the upbuilding of the town. We also met Mr. William Cullins of Hayden, I. T., who is trying his hand at farming and is succeeding. We also met N. H. Harris one of the leading farmers of the Territory owning three 300 acres of land. Mr. J. I. Curry our old friend from Fort Scott who owns several acres of good land and city property is doing well and progressing rapidly. We were proud to meet W. H. Venters who is one of the section foremen of the M. K. & T. He has been with this road twenty-three years and has held the position for over twenty-one years in that town. He is a man of ability and thoroughly understands railroad construction. Were he a white man he would have now been way up as a head official. He has not slept on his rights since he has held this position but has put his money to good use. He owns 426 acres of good land, several pieces of city property and is also a stockholder in one of the leading banks of Vinta. He owes no man and calls no man master. He lives within three miles of town, is married and enjoys life and all that is in it. We also met R. L. Williams who is also section foreman, has been for 17 years and is well established in this world's goods. He is also a stockholder in the Farmer's National Bank one of the strongest institutions in that city. Mr. A. Ryder who conducts a first class hotel and hack line owns several acres of land and city property and is doing well. We were surprised and glad to meet our old friend and one of Topeka's most highly respected citizens but now located at Vinita, Mr. Phillip Picket and his wife. They both are looking well and Mr. Picket is now erecting a fine hotel of thirty rooms, also a feed yard. Mr. Picket was always a thorough going man and was one of the most progressive citizens of Topeka. The most peculiar thing about the Indian Territory is the hypocrisy and deceit of the whites. You find people posing as Indians or half-breeds and are no more Indians than a cat; they are trying to rob the government and the Indians of their land. Some of them have married Negro freedwomen and Indian women to get the land. It is an outrage and a travesty upon justice to have this class of white men marrying women that they damn and curse every day. Hypocrisy and deceit is the chief stock and trade of a large number of white people when it comes to money. We met our friend Pliny Soper who is United States district attorney. The Court is located in this town and we are told that they seldom ever place a colored man upon the jury, yet the officers in charge are Republicans. We think President Roosevelt or the Department of Justice should look after the treatment of the Negro by his U. S. Marshall and other officials in the Territory relative to the jury and other matters which are being enforced in Texas and other foreign towns. We are informed that the jailer is a citizen of Arkansas and a dead enemy to the Negro. If the Republicans of Vinita and that portion of the Territory wish to have the support of the colored people they should give them justice in all the departments of justice and select that class of colored men who will try to succeed and build up the country. There should be no prejudice in the departments but every man should be put on a common level. The time is past when men of hatred and prejudice should be permitted to hold offices. It would be well to investigate this Arkansas jailer and also the U. S. marshall who do not conform to the law when it comes between a Negro and a white man. They select a jury commission made up of Southern rebels or Negro haters who were known as copperheads during the war of the Rebellion who will not place a Negro on the jury, it makes no difference how competent or how intelligent he may be. There are hundreds of intelligent, competent and highly respected Negroes in Vinita who are tax payers but are never considered. We are told that they are given the proper consideration that they should but what in needed in the Territory especially around in this locality is Negroes of push and vim who will stand up for what is right and insist that they be given all the rights and privileges that the white man enjoys. Notwithstanding this, the colored people of Vinita are overcoming all these objectionable points and are taking a bold stand in defence of their rights. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 23, 1905. The past week's exercises were carried out with the greatest possible success. On Wednesday, June 1st the Ladies' Mite Missionary society opened its session at Western university with Mrs. Ella Braxton presiding. A number of distinguished ladies from all over the section were present and read excellent papers. In the evening Dn. W. D. Chappelle, D. D., secretary of the Sunday school union, and one of the most scholarly men of the race, delivered an eloquent address, after which a number of ministers were called upon to make some remarks. On Thursday the Historicaland Literary Congress of the Fifth Episcopal district opened with Bishop Grant preaiding. Interesting remarks were made by Dr. H. B. Parks, D. D. of New York City, N. Y. The address by Dr. Grant was an eloquent one. The following papers were read: "Is the Pulpit fulfilling its Mission Today?" Rev. J. C. C. Owens, Pueblo, Cole. "What is the Modern Tendency of Preaching the Gospel?" Rev. J. W. Sexton, D. D., Hannibal, Mo. "The Evil Influence of Divorce on Society," Rev. F. J. Peck, D. D., Kansas City, Mo. "The Atonement," Rev. W. D. Cook, D. D., St. Louis, Mo. "Loyalty and What it Implies," Rev. J. E. Edwards, D. D., Los Angeles, Calif. "The Place of the A. M. E. Church in the Promotion of Universal Education," Rev. W. H. Peck, Hannibal, Mo. "All Education false that does not promote Independence and Usefullness," Prof. H. R. Graham. Every paper showed that the writer had given the subject careful study and preparation. The closing of the musical department, consisting of the rendition of the "Prodigal Son" was said to be the finest production heard in a long time. Many congratulations were extended Prof. Jackson for his earnest and untiring labors to make the same a success. Friday's meeting opened with a crowded house. Mr. Ned O'Banion of Topeka rendered our favorite, "The Great White Throne," which was highly enjoyed by all. After discussions along various lines the session adjourned until 8:30, at which time a splendid address was delivered before the religious societies of Western University by Dr, R. L. Beal, D. D., presiding elder of the North Missouri conference. On Sunday, June 4, Bishop Abram Grant, D. D. preached the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class of 1905. His text was taken from the 25th chapter of our Lord's gospel according to St. Matthew and the 29th verse: "For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but from him that not shall be taken away even that which he hath." He said in part; "The baccalaureate sermon means the farewell sermon to the graduating class and in it we are supposed to give such advice that will be beneficial in the future. Baccalaureate means small or little. So at this time you are supposed to be very small—just starting. The commencement means commencement with you. "You have demonstrated pretty clearly what you could receive from others, what you could take in here and from that day you will commence to give out what you have taken in, and in ten years later you will be better able to tell what you can give out to others. "It is an awful thing for a man to reach the place where he feels himself very large. There is a certain amount of modesty that ought to belong to all of us to make us acceptable in good society. "We get discouraged sometimes because other people are doing so much more than we are. No difference what we are doing, how small it is—do it well. You will go away from this commencement and will begin to do for yourselves. Every man that comes into the world, the moment he reaches here he is in possession of something. He begins to breathe, he drinks water, he has a place to stand, he has space in which he moves no difference where he is, whether he is in jail—he is filling space. But bear in mind that that which he finds here is not that which he made. He finds here the earth, the heat and the light. These belong to God, He permits us to use them. What an individual owns is that which he makes, not creates, because a man cannot create, he makes. To create, it must be done out of nothing, to make, it must be done out of something. Put to use your talents. Utilizing means life and activity; stagnation—death. Use that which you have received here, then, use your own common sense. Don't bury what little you know. I don't mean that you are to make yourselves obnoxious, but when men come in contact with you let them know that you know. Whatever you have prepared yourself to do in life, that you should commence, and commence at once. There is a road that is called Byand-by, that leads to the city of Neves. Putting off means never. Commence, commence, commence. Be able to organize your own homes. All of our people are not organized. The reason of this is because of the long time of separation. I remember very well when only two or three of us could be together. All this has something to do with the lack of ability to organize. Much more will be required at your hands than at mine. "Unto him that hath not it shall be taken away." It is much easier to take away from a man that seems to have than it is from the man who is real. I do not know what you are going to graduate in, but whatever you have taken here we don't want you to seem to have it. People seem to have character and do not have it. Don't seem to be. If you have not it, after a while the opinion of people will be taken away." On Monday at eight o'clock Dr. H.R. Parks, D. D., Secretary of Foreign Missions, whose headquarters are in New York City, delivered to the literary societies a most scholarly address which was expected by people who knew and had heard of Dr. Parks. On Tuesday evening the class of 1905, consisting of eleven members, five from the Normal department and six from the Industrial department, rendered their class day exercises, which proved to be most successful. On Wednesday evening the oratorical contest, one of the most interesting features of the commencement, given for the benefit of our young people, was carried out with a degree of success beyond the expectations of all. It is the custom every year to present the prize winner a gold medal. Mr. Howard Robinson of Colorado Springs. Colo. was the person selected by the judges to receive the same. He was presented with $5.00 in gold. The contestants were Mr. George Williams of Denver, Colo.; Mr. Warren Douglass of Callao, Missouri, Mr. James Bunch of Galena, Kansas and Mr. Howard Robinson of Colorado. On Tuesday the University board was held, on Wednesday the state board. Aside from the arrangements made for the erection of a new $10,000 Trades building and the completion of the young ladies' dormitory, Ward's hall, the following faculty was elected for the coming year: The Rev. William T. Vernon, who has been at the head of the university for several years, was re-elected president. Louis N. Spurlock and Sarah E. Powell of Tuskegee institute, sent here by Dr. Booker T. Washington, were elected. Mr. Spurlock was elected as director of industries in the new trades building, Miss Powell to have charge of the dressmaking department and the millinery department. W. B. Kennedy of Hampton, Va. Institute was chosen to take charge of the tailoring department. Josephine Wright, who comes from Mrs. Rohrer's cooking school in Philadelphia, was employed as instructor in cooking and domestic science. Rev. Edward R. Vaughn, teacher of latin and literature, G. A. Gregg, teacher of mathematics; Mrs. F. E. H. Wassom, science; Harry R. Graham, printing; Charles E. Starr, carpentry and mechanical drawing; Albert Rose, business course; Robert Jackson, music; John Walker, superintendent of the agricultural department. The ninth annual commencement of Western University was held on Thursday, June 8, at 2 o'clock, under a large tent which is used every year for this purpose. Two thousand people were present. The procession, consisting of Pres. Vernon, Rev. E. A. Wilson, Dr. D., speaker of the occasion, Bishop Abram Grant, Dr. H. B. Parks, trustees and the members of the faculty, the graduates followed by the student-body marched from Stanley hall to the large tent after which the commencement exercises were rendered as follows: Piano Overture Rossini. "Seramis" Miss Hamilton, Bef. Jackson. Chorus "Trust in the Lord." Invocation, Dr. H. B. Parks. Vocal Duett, "I feed thy blissful presence—Heffman. Miss Katie Guy and Chas. Thurman. Oration—Salutatory "The dark races of the Twentieth Century" Ora Elizabeth Johnson. Chorus, "The Miller's Wooing"—Fanning. Oration, "Industry the Source of Wealth" Bernice Cecil Cross. Oration, "The Profession of Women" Ethel Florize Fitchue. Piano Solo, "Rustle of Spring," Singing. Miss Myrtle Hamilton. Oration, "The Panama Canal, and what it Means to Commerce." Bortha Maria Althouse. Part 2. Ootette. Farewell, Minnehaha" Coleridge Taylor. Every man a Debtor to his Profession," Juanita Winogene Adams. Vocal Solo "Dolce Amor," Pizzi. Miss Katie Guy. Oration—Valedictory, "The Power of Thought." Reuben Henry Brown. Chorus "Row us Swiftly" Campana. Cocelia Club. Address, Rev. E. Arlington Wilson Chorus, "Moonlight Boat Ride," Verdie-Veazie. Presentation of diplomas and awarding of prizes by President Vernon. The J. C. Embry scholarship medal presented every year by Mrs. W. T. Vernon, was given to CONTINUED ON PAGE RIGHT. The fifth annual session of the Federation of Women's Club of Kansas convened at Representative Hall at the State House last Wednesday and concluded Thursday evening. Miss Lulu Harris, president of the Federation makes an excellent presiding officer. There were representatives from Topeka, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Salina, Kansas City and Wichita. They gave their reception at the Representative Hall Wednesday evening and there were over 1500 people present. This is one of the largest gathering of colored women ever held in Kansas and they have distinguished themselves as being equal of any women in the state. An excellent program was carried out of which we will give more details next week. There were over 200 representatives from various portions of the state in attendance at this meeting. The art exhibit was as fine a display as ever seen, from a doily to a sofa pillow, hand painted china, burnt-wood work, paintings and every conceivable thing that needle and hand can work. The citizens of Topeka were greatly benefited as well as delighted with the grand and artistic display of the work of our distinguished colored women of Kansas. The recitation by Mrs. Ida Frazier of Wichita was certainly a masterpiece and we will, at some future time give a reproduction of the same. We would like to have those of our brothers in white who have no soul or conscience of right when it comes to the Negro, to read it. Too much praise cannot be given iMss Jessie Oden who rendered a vocal solo. She is undoubtedly one of the sweetest singers for a young girl we ever heard. She is only 14 and is now outlasting many of the older singers. Miss Yyatt, of the Wyatt sisters has given her special lessons in voice culture. The Wyatt sisters are among the sweetest singers in the West and the training they are giving this young lady will place her in the galaxy of sweet singers. After the rendition of the program, ice cream and cake and punch was served. The reception committee and officers and members of the Federation of Topeka deserve great credit for the manner in which they have conducted this affair. Men should feel proud of their wives and the boys of their sweet-hearts for this magnificent display of culture and refinement and the progress that is being made by the Negro women of Kansas. Topeka has certainly thrown herself into glory and the visiting delegates have nothing but words of praise and commendation for the excellent treatment received at the hands of this people of Topeka. The delegates to the State Federation of Women's clubs were: Misses Rebecca Sanders, Kansas City, Lizzes Lewis, Mesdames Oliver, Braford, M. Nealy, E. Graves, M. Robinson, M. Brooks, C. A. Phenix, A. Lee and Misses Maud Anderson and Stella Tribute, Lawrence, Mesdames Sallie Harvey, Lula Verder, M. Smith, Nellie Hawkins, Scott Kink, Misses Farinda Crouch, Kate Figgins, Kate Jackson, Myrtle Claughton and Maud Walls, Salina, Mesdames Henry DePriest, W. W. Shobe, S. Wigley, Hester Broadus, E. L. Rosemond, Sydney DePriest, Sam Henderson and Miss Olivia Anderson; Leavenworth, Mesdames B. F. Sharpe, J. Nichols, M. Gray, L. Weaver, Misses Minnie Barnes and Ida Thompson of Wichita; Mesdames Lulu White, Lee Anderson and Henrietta Harper; Topeka, Mesdames Thompson, Jamison, Reed, Briscoe, Fishback, Katie Jones, Carrie Bently, Bryant, Woods, Maud Hare, L. B. Salisbury, F. E. Jordan, W. M. Wims, Rosa Jackson, Jennie Smith, Rosa Williams, Jessie Cook, Hayes, Fulton, Isabella Walker, Pope Jones, E. W. Matley, Dora Skaree, L. C. Clark, L. M. Carson, Katie Teate, Annie Turner, Priscilla Hawkins, Simms, J. R. Chapman, E. McKnight, R. H. Wade, Mary Oliver, Monroe, S. Tullis, J. B. Roundtree, Misses Hester Hawkins, Felicia Davis, Mary Jordan, Bessie Hawkins, Nora Williams, Jessie Jones, Nettie Taylor and Lela Norman. The following are the clubs represented in the Federation. Of the booths represented by the different cities, Salina was one of the most attractive. The Adelphia, Progressive and, Alpha of Kansas City, the Imperial Art FEET A EGET 8 FOE ROT re eee f HF Rog Het fe é g AB fF. a we. 8 t i Pe ' E - : mB 2 ne EM LR fee | BEE Be ge OE AB “ ; . : 5 moe = pot Rayer # ae 2 3 w+ 62 ake & Root “ foo : = = == = “THE WESSTER-SCHU ACR. . “OFFICE OF * $99000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000600 SrA EDERATION On Wednesday Tast. Miss “ GRAND WORTHY ‘COUNSELOR ; . Se “lian May Schumach was married a : . 4 [conrinvEp FROM First Pacr.] |to Milton Willard Webster in | Po i] fChaaknd Cet wd MTISIC EeDEERr and Carnation of Lawrence, the Golden Link, Wichita, N. U. G, and Dunbar of Salina, Clover Leaf and 1900 Art Club and Progressive Study of Leaven- worth, Golden Rod, Oak Leaf, Rose- ‘bud, Excelsior, Dumas, Ne Plus Ultra Atheneum, Orientai, Sheidon League, Orphan’s Home of Topeka. Of the booths represented by the different cit- ies, Salina’s was one of the most at- tractive. The officers are Miss Lula Harris, Topeka, President, Mrs. Lillie Carter, Lawrence, 1st Vice President, Mrs. Wheeler, Omaha, Neb., 2nd Vice President, Mrs. T. W. Bell, Leaven- worth, Treasurer, Mrs. W. W. Shobe, Salina, Chaplain, Miss Emma T. Brown Kansas City, Recording Secretary, Miss Gertrude B. Solomon, Topeka, Corre- sponding Secretary. Executive Board, Miss Olive A. Henderson, Chairman, Leavenworth, Mrs. C. Yeager, Law- tence, Mrs. E. D, Robinzine, Kansas City, Mrs. L. Tolliver, Leavenworth, Mrs. Marie Wilson, Kansas City, Mrs. Marie Bradshaw, Topeka, Mrs. S. Snowden, Lawrence. The children of the Kindergarten, un- der the management of Mrs. Chapman, Miss Jordan and Mrs, Higgins, enter- tained the Federation Thursday morn- ing with songs and recitations and re- ceived many ovations, for which these ladies deserve great commendation. The Federation was also entertained by the following young girls of Lane school in a chorus, Misses Jessie and Sadie Lamberson, Bertha and Lillie Smith, Sadie Winfred, Pearl Jones. The Chorus by these young girls was much applauded and they received several en- cores. COLUMBUS NEWS. Quite a number came up frou Baxter Springa and Galena las Saturday evening to attend a social at the A. M. E, church. Miss Susie Pigg has returned t¢ her home near Baxter Springs after Spending several days here with friends. Mr, Russell Kittrell and wife of Joplin, spent last Friday in the city with Mr. Kittrell’s parents. Mr. Cy Estes of Baxter Springs, is assisting in remodeling the county jailhere. He is a master at his Srade of brick and etone masonry. He put in ihe atone work of the county high school and other build- ings here and his work is second to none in neatness and strength. Some people may get overheated by the slightest exertion, but very few get overheated in trying to do right. SALINA, KANS, The N. U. G. club of Salina is the ptoneer Negro Woman's club of that city. It was organ- ized im 1899, as a literary society andentered the Federation in 1903. The art workis a new feature in the club, but the aim of the club is to progress with the age. The name for which the initials stand fs ‘Nothing Unless Good,”’ and the members try to live up to the name. The delegates to the Federa- tion are Mesdames Angie De Priest, ptesident, Hester Broad- dues, sec’y; N. E. Wigley, W. W. Shobe, Miss Olivia E. An- derson. “THE KEYSTONE," RESTAURANT AND | CAFE 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 &. EIGHTEENTH sr. rE Wer a First-class Shave Call at? “LITTLE GEM” BARBERSHOP, Clean Linen and Towels, - 1313,Dopcr Sr., OMAHA, NEB, 72. ©, TUCKER, Prornerer ee Newport Restaurant : TIBB STARNES. Pro . ( Everything First-class—Short , * + Orders a Specialty. ‘ 1315 Dopax 8r., [OMAHA, - ‘NEBRASKA WERSSTER-SCHUMACR. On ‘Wednesday last Miss Lil- ian May Schumach was married to Milton Willard Webster in Troy, Kansas. The bride, the leading belle of Troy, has been the teacher of the colored public school for the past ten years. By her earnest efforts and noble spirit she has won many laurels in the educa- tional sphere. . Mr. Webster, one of St. Joe's noblest and most ambitious young men, is a machinist with the leading firms of this city, wherein he has never failed to display his natural capacity as a mechanical genius. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. Braxton, P. E. of the Omaha district. Mrs, Fred Brown of St. Joseph sang ‘Oh, Promise Me,’’ after which the bridal party entered, keeping step tothe ‘onorous strains of Mendelsohn’s wedding march. The ribbon-bearers preceded the rest down the aisle, enclos- ing the pews with white satin ribbon. The maids followed, next came the ushers, followed ty the groom and his best man. Next came the maid of honor, behind whom were the little flower girls, and last came the bride, leaning on the arm of her father. The contracting parties met at the altar, with the at- tendants grouped on either side. During the ceremony Mrs. Beck and Prof. Martin played a beau- tiful sonata, at the close of which the party passed out to the su- sic of Lohengrin's march. The bride was handsomely gowned in white silk crepe chif- fon over white China silk, trim- med in spangled net, and wore a veil of silk tulle reaching to the end of her train. She carried a large bouquet pf bride’s roses and lilies. She wore nu jewels, her only decorations being sweet peas. The friends of these young people were exceedingly gener- ous, and the number of presents received was marvelous, A beautiful carving set of ivory and silver, presented by Mr. Ca- sey of St. Joe and two beautiful silyer tea sets, one of which was presented by Nelson Crews and wife of Kansas City, uncle and aunt of the bride, deserve special mention. Alsoa beautiful Rom- an ohair presented by Mrs. Mol- lie Brown and Annie Taylor. Mr. and Mrs, Webster. will re- side in St, Joseph, Mo. . ABILENE, KANS. The people are happy again. The Lord has blessed us with a good rain. Rev. I. L. Tally was in town Sunday and preached a good ser- mon morning and evening. Bert Banks has a position as cook with Parker's show, and left town withthe show. Arthur Bronaugh has a position as stew- ard. 7 The Abilene baseball team went to Salina on the rgth to play the Salina team. Rev. Warder is out of the city. The Abilene stock company yet lives. Wm. Broomang and wife of Kansas City are visiting his fa- ther in this city and will remain until fall. Miss Fannie Tolls, one of Ab- ilene’s noble young women, is ont looking after a school. Misses Hettie Warder and Mamie Simpson are preparing an entertainment for Prof. Freeman of the Topeka Industrial Insti- tute, who will lecture in Abilene some time in Tay. Everyone should hear him. Dr. McKnight was here look- ing after his patients. He isa clever physician. Give him a trial, s * . 4 OFFICE OF - GRAND WORTHY ‘COUNSELOR - TOPEKA, KANSAS, JUNE 9, 1905. (2)—Pureuant to Sec. 1 of Art. 8 of Grand Court con- stitution, page 12, which requires the Grand Court, I. 0. 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 Or- der of Calanthe, shall convene in the Temple Chamber of Lily of the Valley Court No. 100, Weir City, on July 25th, at 11a. m., in their Eleventh Annual Session for the trans- action of such business as shall come before us, (c)—ANl officers, members and visitors expecting to at- tend 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 egcort 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 Mre. M. E. Matley, Gs W. C., 1155 Clay street, Topeka, and your Endowment tax to Mrs, B. Bailey, G. 8, 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 fall 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 2 report of the work accomplished in their districts, not later than Suly 15: [b]—Aii Past Counselors and imembérs 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 vonvening 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 11a, 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, Atexanper, G. R. of D. 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 ofa brush. These are little tnings, but they show how excellence of service 18 maintaine on the e . e d Chicago, Milwaukee an ee ® St. Paul Railway. This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars on.its lines, and = therefore offers ita patrons‘an excellence in equip- ment and service not obtetuable elsewhere. . ; The Southwest Limited leaves Kaneas City. Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Graud Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. G. L. COBB, Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. SU bi i Wie : & : A NEw Fasr Train, “The Katy Flyer ‘ 3 Leaves Kansas City at 9:80 A. M. duily, arriving at all é : spam Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas points ‘ @ same day, 2 2 8 Daily Trains from Kansas City Southwest. . § ; 2:20 A.M, 1255 P.M. § ; 9:00 P. M. : 3 Ask the Agent or Write “KATY” é 3 ° Lhd " € ; : Saint Louie, : TYYYVYYY YY YY YY TY Perr Pos Nee . Na BP “Te , Oy > . | § Grand Courtut __ of Calanthe, “Ke of PZ 2 2 et PROCLAMATION! A \Watural and Easy System Different from Other Methods. AFY ONE can obtain s practical knowledge of Music. Complete instruction in all the fandamental elements. A Thirty-two page Pamphlet sent FREE to Music Teachers and Organizers of Singing Classes. . We also have a PLAN which has been demonstrated as entirely practical, for persons who have the ability to Organize Singing Classes, to conduct that line of business that will produce eminently successful results financially and otherwise. It does not necessarily require expert MUSICAL knowledge. This PLAN will be submitted FREE OF CHARGE to any one who may be interested in this direction and are in a position to prosecute the business energeticayly. Edward W. Miller Co., Orroiway Cuaractrer-Notre Music Housx, (SSTABLISHED IN 1835.) 814 Walnut Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. i i hi Fred M. Stonestreet. G. W. Hamilton. Stonestreet & Hamilton, Successors to J. M. Knight. : Undertakers and Embalmers. __ We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in | Topeka. ' Corner 7th and Quincy Sts, Topeka, Kansas. | 9000000005500 sooDobbAA Renn enn! SEVEN of the American Continent: Yellowstone National Park; _ The Great Shoshone Falls; The Columbia River; Mount Hood; The Big Trees of California; The Yosemite; Lacin ‘Cut Off,’’across Grea tSalt Lake CAN ALL BE SEEN ON A TRIP OVER THE AND CONNECTIONS TO THE LEWIS & GLARK EXPOSITION PORTLIND, OREGRY, Janet to Oct 16, ‘06. Nearest U.P. Agent. AND HE WENT FORTH CON. QUERING AND TO CONQUER. Whois he that cometh? It is Christ that died, yes, and has risen again, who is even at the right hand of God. 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 men, but Christ said to young maa to follow him. Even the Apostle Paul jamented ot the imperfection of the Jews’ re- ligion, because there was no God’s blood shed upon Calvary’s hill. Paul called himself a wretched man. Read Romans 7:24 Bat after Christ was crucified and bis church set up, Poul says there is now no condemna- tion for them that are in Christ Je- sus, who walk in the Spirit of God.| Paul's answer in the eighth chapter of Romans, and the first five verses, There are many righteous people today because Christ has ascended on rgh ind seat the holy spirit dosn. Christ said that the Com- forter, which is the Holy Ghost, wou'd teach us allthings. He said he woud approve the world of sin, and of rigbtevusness, and of judg- ment. Now anything that isre- proved is brought co’ light, and any- t ing that 1s righteons is of God and a ee cine oa 5 Ba itis good. Wherefore Christ is jue- titied in saying at the time there was none good but God, because it takes all the saints to make the bedy of Christ which is the church of Ged.- So we are all members of one body when we obey God. And God is above all and through all and in alk his saints, so all the love and good- ness comes fromthe oneGod, Read Ephesians 4: 1-10, and see iflam right. I write you this message, friends, because the swift deceivers are try, ing to block the way of life, and many true hearts are broken, and Many a tender soulis driven to dis- traction because of the wrong—so I aay to all, live good, live holy, fear God and worship him; then yeu shall live. Joun Hanzisox, Junction City, Kansas. - William Thomas, member of troop “M,” Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Meraphis, Tenn. in 1867 and served | three years. He was at Fort Gibson, Fort Riley, Fort Arbuckle and Fort ; Cobb. Was discharged August oth. 1870, He wants to find two cOma,, — rades who know him, and wishes to... make proof of claim m erder to get — back money duehim. Mr. Thomas - resides at Junction City, is 5 feat, 4~. inches high, weighs 136 pounds and 2 . is fifty-eight yearn of age. ie a 0 , o. Ba teem Sunflower Grand Lodge, K. of P. SUNSHINE 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. 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. Samson, No. 15, Cherryvale, Sunday p. m., June 25. 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. 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. 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. 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). J. E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. 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. 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. Nothing to buy, sell or canvass. No capital required. Enclose 20 stamp for particulars. Address, JOHN SPOTTS, Departme: t A, Topeka, Kans. International Order of Twelve To the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. 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- Rev. W. P. Green left last Monday for Coffeyville, Kans. Patrick Lewis of Leavenworth is here visiting his daughter Mrs. Laura Thomason. Mrs. R. Drake, who has been on the sick list, has recovered. Mrs. Robert Seymour and two children of St. Paul, Minnesota are in the city visiting her parents, Wiley Sexton and wife. Dr. Brookins and wife entertained Rev. Bowren and wife at tea last Friday evening. Prof. E. J. Hawkins, instructor in the schools here, is in Pittsburg attending the manual training school. Mrs. F. C. Shaffer of Kansas City, who conducted such an excellent class in millinery here has gone to Joplin, Mo., where she has organized a similar class. Miss Mattie Moore, who has been absent from the city teachteaching school in Joplin, is at home. The display given by the class in millinery last Tuesday night was a large success. The hall was prettily decorated, and the hats were arranged in an elegant manner. The work accomplished has been remarkable, and it shows the ability of Mrs. Shaffer as a milliner. Miss F. A. Hayes is a student in the joinery class at the annual teachers' institute here. Mrs. J. A. C. Wade, president of auxiliary No. 1 of the Mother's Aid society, entertained the members on last Friday evening. The society is getting along nicely, and they are now making a handsome silk quilt. Mrs. Holland's club of Zion chapel A. M. E. church was entertained last Thursday afternoon at the home of Rev. Wade, Miss Maud Smith left Tuesday evening for Tallequah, I. T., to attend the Normal there in hopes of getting work. She is one our best and most highly respected young ladies and we wish her success. Mrs. Lucy May left Wednesday 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. 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. evening for the Indian Territory on business for a few days. Mrs. J. M. T. Howell left Monday for Eudora, Kas., to be gone about four weeks. She expects to visit in Lawrence and Topeka before returning. Quite a number of friends attended the commencement exercises at the Agricultural college. All the students have gone from the college which makes things here quite dull, especially for the young folks. Miss Minnie Howell of Topeka, is visiting in the city. Rev. S. W. Jackson spent the second Sunday in Clay Center. Mr. Granville Webb from Topeka, spent a few days in the city. ```markdown ``` OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Print 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. XLD When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (MISSOURI, 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, 50c 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! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city:...... 214-216 Francis St. - ST. JOSEPH, MO PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Sophia M. Treadwell, Plaintiff, 1 VB 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 forth 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. 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FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1905, ——EEE CHINESE STUDENTS IN WEST POINT. “For the first time in the history of the military academy, repre sentatives of the Chinese empire were admitted on the 16th inst. as cadets at West Point. The two young Chinamen, ‘Ting Chia Chen and Ying Hsing Wen, with Louis Bagram, of Honduras, and F. Thomas Plaza, of Ecuador, under epecial act of congress, will receive instructions with tke class of 145 candidates who were received as cadets on the date mentioned.”—St. Louis Republic. Every nation is betng recognized as bumen by the white Americans except the Negro. Note the change that has come over the white man in this country since Japan con- quored Russia, and the talk about the Anglo Saxons ruling the world bas been hushed forever. There is a law against Chinese emmigration, and this country bas deported them for years and wonld not allow them to land on our shores and at the same time white men were smuggling them in at fo much per head, We would like to see the white man cast aside his prejudice and come upon the square. He knows he is in the wrong and now is a good time to confess. Just think of it, a Chinaman is admitted to West Point. He is hated and despised by the white people of this country, yet he is admitted to the best school in the United States—an institution that rejects the Negro. A school that 3s controlled hy the United States government and ina country that the Negro assisted in building up, yet a Chinaman or a rebel’s son are admitted without question. Yes, the men who plunged this country into one of the blocdiest wars in the world’s history and caused ‘desolation and destruction of life and property, enjoys more of the rights and privileges of this gov- ernment than the truest and most loyal Negro to the Union that ever ‘breathed the breath of life. It is nothing but pure cussedness that Negro boys cannot enter Annapolis ‘ors West Point. It matters not how much progress the Negro may make, the whites who proclaim to ‘be followers of Jesus Christ, do ~avery little thing to retard their progress, For God’s sake white man, get right with justice and fair play. Nick Cures. * BOYNTON, I. T. The farmer is getting in his work these days, and s0 is old Sol. Harvesting is progressing nicely. The bottom has dropped out o} “the potato market. One man ir these parts has 15,000 bushels, for which he caunot get 300 a bushel. The writer got in on the first mar ket and received $3.50 per bushe for his potatoes, _ ,, Messre.J. Miller and A. B. Lewis, Muskogee carpenters, having heard thats building boom was already yon here, ozme over to get in it. Ii “has not yet strack us, but’ will es soon as the townsite commissioners finish their work- Mr, Chaz. Exell hes returned from Litlé Rock; * He shipped Ss carkead pare Was cciieeias ae pale RETIRES ee aa b in resideemegy Ue bipigiairnl Zin a sa en WRE WIE work inthis tang: = Mrs. Evpil blog came back with him. «He found that five instexd of two houses were destreyéd by fire in Little Rock, hss + ‘ ¢ Mr; R. D. Themas, formerly of Sapulpa, has taken up his abode with us. He will embark in the ‘business world here. | A.B, Flake has returned from ‘Muskogee, where he spent several days on business. | Mr. Dudley H. Shawnee of We- woka, I. T., was in town last. week making land deals. Children’s Day was appropriately observed by the A. M. E, church, The patriotic citizens of the city are making preparations to celebrate the glorious Fourth. . Rev. J.C. Hicks is not only a first-class preacher, buta first-class blacksmith, and responds to the anvil whenever there is a call. The Mereweather Co., millers, have added a meal grinding outfit. ‘The original design was to grind chops. There isa growing demand for a flouring attachment. The firm has already added to their ‘building. More capital is needed to make the plant a great industry. It would have a monopoly of a wide scope of rich farming country, and would be a formidable rival to Muskogee and Okmulgee. This is the only colored milling frm in these parte, and here is a splendid opening for some colored man or men with money to invest. Ye money devils, cease to play second fiddle _in the states, and hie ye hither, where there are opportunl- ties of being men and promoters. If I were a Sam Jones I would say: «You black devils had rather hang around the white man and lick the hand that emites yau [and that is what you are doing] than to pull up stakes andcome to a country where you can be men, grow wealthy and make a name, and at the same time be of benefit to these people. You, with your money and business capacity, could check the grafters in their robberies.” ARGENTINE. KANS. The Grand Court of the H. of H. forthe state of Kansas and juris- diction convened at Masonic hall at 9 o'clock a. m., Tuesday June 18, with Mrs. Williams, M. A. G. W., of Lincoln, Neb., presiding. After devotional exercises the several committees reported in order. ‘There were several visitors pres: ent. The court adjourned for din- ner, after which work was resumed. Mr. G. C. Cole, P. M. W. G. J. of Missouri, was present and made some interesting remarke, The report of the committee on accounts was presented, received and turnec over to the committee on ways and means. The report of the commit tee on visitors waa received and the committee continued. Arecess of twenty minutes wai then taken, after which sn invita: tion was read from Silver Leaf No. 11 inviting the Grand Court to at. tend a program June 14 and a pub lic installation June 15, The question box was ther opened, but was deferred until ths nextday, The report of the com: mittee on jurisprudence was read and adopted by items, one item be ing struck out, after which memo rial services were held in honor of the deceased members of the court for the year. Adjourned until the next day. PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 23258. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. MM. L. Wagner, Plaintiff, v8 Purl M. Wagner, Defendant. The said defendant will take no- tice that she has been sued by plain. tiff in the above entitled actlon, and that unless ehe answers the petition of plaintiff on or before Jane 27th, A. D. 1905, the said petition of plaintiff will be taken ss true, and judgment rendered divorcing plain- tiff from defendant, on the grousd of abandonment, . [enix] Josxrs Resp, ° Plaintiffs Atvy. Attest: 1,8. Curris, Clerk. _ Association, -~ os Eb Se eb iga, Colorado Springs, Lolo, May,27,’o5. ‘Westera Negro Press Association iieeting im the Ninth Annual Session at Muskogec; LT. September: aoth, a1st and aand 1905, 1 we To.the Press:— few Pursuant to the appointment under the Constitution The Western Negro Press Association is hereby call- ed to convene at Muskogee, 1. T., in its Ninth Annual Session, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 2oth, 21st, and 22nd, 1905. All Proprietors, editors, managers and correspondents west of Mississippi River aré eligible to membership in said association and are urged to be pre- sent, 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 ques- tions so vital to the welfare of the race in the United States of America. We also extend and expect all min- isters and college professors, business men, professional men and women to join us in this meeting. Recent developements 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 Tater will be up to the usual high stand- ard. 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 inthusiastic gather- ing. 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 ta apprise the railroads of the convention and will ‘Tequest them to extend courtesies to the members and publishers of the Craft, | All communications should be addres- ‘sed to the Secret'y, at Colorado Springs Colo, Nick Chiles, President, C, Muse, Chairman, Executive Committee. | W. H. Duncan, Sec’y. YALE, KANSAS. Grand Master S,G. Watkins of Topeka, met with the Masons here last Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs, Harvey are the proud parente of a new baby boy. Mre. Alice Galloway is visiting friends in Chetopa, Mrs. P. F, Mann, with her chil- dren, left Wednesday of last week for Coffeyville to be at the bedside of her mother, who is very sick, Mise Vina Galloway left Tuesday for Coffeyville as a delegate to the district conference. Children’s Day program was as follows: Solo, Mre. Geo, Weaton; select reading, Rev. I. G. Johnson; select reading, Mrs. J. H. Beatty; decla- mation, Rev. J. W. Banks; paper, “Heaven Our Home,” Mr. Charles Franklin; paper, ‘Death is the Gathering to Joy,” Rev. §. H. Johnson; recitation, Mrs. Mattie Beverly; paper, “What the Negro Women Are Doing,” Mrs.Mary Giles; recitation, Miss Mattie'Beav- ley. The little folk’s program took Place before the above and were ds- sisted at night by the grown folk: Mr. John Yarbrough is on thé sick list. m Mr. Albert Oliver and Mr. Albert Tendrall of Pittsburg, attended the concert Monday night. - ‘ The Eastern Star ladies will give & grand sapper in the Yale opera house Monday night, June. 26th. Admission 150 and 25c, Children’s Day program was well rendered at the Mt. Hebron. Mr. John Calloway and Miss Sanders were married Wednesday night of last week, Rev. R. F. Greene officiating. Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Mar- shall and daughter of Pittshurg, attended the entertainm: nt given at the residence of Mra John Lewis for the benefit uf the Household of Rath. Mrs. Medluck is visiting at th home of Mrs. A. J. Rogers, eaat of Nelson. ‘ Rey. Britt of Pittsburg has bean preaching st the Mt. Hebron Bap- tist church this week, Mrs. Ells Maples is detained at home on aceobnt of illness, WATCHES FOR: im BOYS AND GIRLS, vais Woks wales Wor Getting Subsesiptions for the Kan- ens Weskiy Joureal, Ge gyil shaw oad SR, see Ne eee are eee ’ Any boy who will secure ten new subscriptions for the Karsas City Weekly Jourael’at 25 cents per year each, making a total of $2.50, and will send the full amount to us to. gether with the names and addresses we will mail to his address, postage prepaid, beautiful watch, named “The Pride.” Description as fol: lows; The “Pride” is a model 16 size stem set, stem wind, lever escape- ment watch, with nickel finished movements. The case 1s finished in nickel, engine turned with sbield design in center, and is fully guar. anteed for one year under ordinary usage. OFFER TO GIRLS. Any girl who will secure ten new subscriptions for the Kansas City Weekiy Journal at 25 cents each, making atotal 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 ae follows: The“Lady Juliet” ia six size. openfaced stem wind, stem set watch. It has a snap back bezel, plain, pol- ished caee 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. Tne “Pride” is 2, beautiful nickel plated watch and will keep good time. It will meke the boy’s heart swell with pride when he receives it, aad he will be proud to carry it as a time-piece. The “Lady Juliet” ia a beautiful goldfinished watch, and the giel who will receive it will pronounce ita 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 Kists before it is too late, This offer will only hold good until July rst, 1905. Write names and addresses plainly. And send money by postoffice order or draft, and address all communi- cations 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 can- not send you the premium. THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Kansas City, Missouri. | PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee | county, State of Kansas. Cuarxss F. Bows, Plaintiff, vB. / Nora May Bowxvs, 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 hamed 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 un- less you answer the ssid petition on or before the 14th day of July, 1905, said petition will be taken as true and judgment for the plaintiff rendered accodingly. I. 8. CURTIS, Clerk. “ees ee RJ. Smith. BR. Lowry When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at . Headquarters Open day and nign.. Refreshments of all xinds 416 Cherokee Street. i ay 7 1 Le al é . : oft x Hail = Breeze? a! wakes our PS CUTS, —_ Slabs | SS I H E ? rf PS ae INS brid ~woltes Oey er tiage | First ‘National Bank’ +" +) OF TOPBKA.'KANS®ABS° ' — $$. Bepositéry of the Siate of Kansas, Shawnee Couaty'uad City of Topeba. ne Ss ES | § Paid-ap Capital - $300,000. , Surplus and Profits * % $110,000 ee | ot & Interest Paid on Time Deposits. + ; WM. SIMS, President. | W.H. ROSSINGTON, Vice Pres. , C.E, HAWLEY, Cashier. C. 8. BOWMAN, Asst. Cashier. : Foreign drafts on all principal points. Letters of credit } issued. Small accounts as well as large receive the same careful ; attention. s ’ Wilson's Summer Garden. Mey 0 Ideal Place to Spend p= ¥ a Pleasant Evening. ee FS | “SE Open Every Tuesday CS wand 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. | Rell ’Phone 3232 Black. ... Admission, + * ~~ Gents 15¢ Ladies Free. One Block East of Topeka Cemetery Gate. Frank R. Wilson, Mgr. INFORMATION WANTED. Mre, 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 yeare 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 Cald- well county, Virginia, near Con- cord. He is a Baptist minister and was last heard of in 77, being then pastor of Long Mountain Baptist church. He wasa.slave of Milton A. Bishop, near Leesville, Va. If he can be found, the information of Mr, Allison’s people can be ob- tained from him. WANTEDTS Colored Performers. I want 1 cornet player, 1 alto, 1 tuba, 1 baritone, and 1 good piano player—sight reader. Alac two ladies, one to sing coon songs and one soprano—must be good lookers and all who answer this ad. must beladiesand 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 musieal director who plays a piano and a sight reader. I would -tike to hear from Charlie Brown, the cornet player. Ad- dress. KE. A. CARTER. 1708 Tracey Ave., Kansas City, Mo. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas, May Sranagp, Plaintiff, ve. No, 23,290. Frank H. Srinanp, Defendant. To Frank H. Stanard, Defend- ant: 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 suswer the petition filed therein on or before the 15th day of July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered for plaintiff secordingly. Mar Sranaxp, By, J. B. McNazy, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. 8. CTRTIS, Clerk: By Aywa M. Trz0x, Deputy Clerk. aJ. 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—KyfThauser, the Best onthe Market... aha alia alla allan f $ MEET MEIN GALVESTON : And hear what Texas hasto oifer. Iyou are not satisfied with your present | location and want to better your conditica, you should attend the 4 Convention Northern Settlers : At Galresten, Texas, Apr 21-23. Every Northern man looring for a home ‘is invited to come—hear what 1s offered, and choose for himself. ; The First and Last Opportunity : of the Kind. 4 Qa Apni asth, round trip uckets will be § sold via the M. K. & T. K’y at less than one fare forthe round trip, Ask the agent or wm™ George Morton, : G PS&T.A, Box 11. 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DENTIST. 121 East Sixth Street, Opposite Shawnee Grocery. - TOPEKA, KAS W. E. JACKSON, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. BELL PHONE 1091 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. Ind. Phone 959. 7 to 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies Protection. Special Attention to desaeses of women and private desaeses. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 126 Kansas 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. J. B. Fleming of Horton transacted business in the city Wednesday. Mr. E. D. Lewis of Kansas City was the guest of Miss Ogeal Wilson Sunday. Mr. H. E. Shephard of Prescott, Arizona spent a few days in the city this week visiting friends. Mrs. Geo. Robinson of Colorado Springs is in the city the guest of Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Taylor. Mrs. D. Scott entertained a few friends Monday night in honor of the birthday of her daughter Birdie. Mrs. Ella Hicks who has been sick for the past several weeks at her home at 429 W. Locust St., is now able to be out. S. M. Powell is the proprietor of a hotel at 1107 N. 6th St., Kansas City, Kans. When in the city give him a call. Grand Master S. G. Watkins is visiting the subordinate lodges of the state and reports them in a prosperous condition. Miss Louis Fletcher will visit Birdie Scott next week after which Miss Scott will return with her to Leavenworth for a two week's visit. Mrs. Elsie Brown left Sunday for Kansas City to spend a few days with relatives and friends; she will return the latter part of the week. Miss Viola Scott entertained at six o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Louise Fletcher, Miss Albertine Fletcher and Miss Mayme Barns of Leavenworth. Mr. J. W. Radford, State Grain Inspector, of Kansas City, Kans., is in the city this week on business. Mr. Radford is one of the leading politicians of the state and city. Rev. Cole of Denver, Colo., passed thro' Topeka last Tuesday enroute to Meridian, Mo., to visit his parents. He will be absent from the state for several days. Dtr. Robinson of Atchison has opened a Rooming House at 104 S. Second St., and is now prepared to care for the travelling public. She is also Priestess of the Unteveter Tabernacle which has now increased over 50 members. After an illness of several months. Mr. George Burns of Kansas City departed this life June 11, 1905 at the age of 26 years. He leaves a wife and a host of relatives to mourn his loss and a large circle of friends by whom he will be greatly missed. Mrs. Burns was formerly Miss Celeste Winchester of Topeka. We are pained to learn of the serious illness of Mrs. Grant, wife of Bishop Abram Grant of Kansas City, Kas., who had a stroke of paralysis. The Bishop was away from home at the time attending the Commencement exercises of the Oberlin College at Oberlin, O., and was called home. We wish her a speedy recovery. The colored people of Kansas should pray that the Hon. B. P. Waggoner, who is seriously ill at a Sanitarium in Michigan, should speedily recover as he is an ardent friend of right and justice and we hope he will be spared to carry out the work that has been undertaken to place all men on equal footing before the law and an equal chance to earn a livelihood. Mr. Arthur Robinson of Manhattan, visited Miss Janie Chiles Sunday. He returned Monday. Rev. W. H. Denton of Newton, Kans. spent Tuesday in the city, the guest of Rev. C. H. Duvall. Rev. C. H. Duvall left Thursday morning for Atchison to attend the Sunday School Convention. WANTED—A good typesetter who will work by the thousand. Steady job. Address "The Plaindealer." Mrs. D. F. Tipton of Emporia returnde home Thursday after spending a few days in the city, the guest of Mrs. N. Chiles. Miss Mabel Bass has returned from Quindaro, where she has been attending Western University, to spend her vacation with her parents. Mrs. Maggie Robinson of Kansas City, Kans., returned home this week after several week's stay in the city where she conducted a successful school in millinery and graduated a class of 14. She was the guest of Mrs. Emma Gaines while in the city and the people speak in the highest terms of the good work done by Mrs. Robinson. We hope she will come to Topeka again. The young girl who was sent to the Poor Farm some months ago by the county officials is now the mother of a baby boy. She accuses a white man of whom she was in the employ, of being the father of the child. The child is white and is a fac simile of his father. The case will be pushed in the next term of court and this pretended hater of the Negro race will be given an opportunity to express himself as to how his love for the race grows cold and hot. The Lincoln High School held its Twentieth Annual Commencement exercises at Kansas City, Mo. in the auditorium of the Central School last Friday night, June 16th. There were twenty-two graduates. The program was excellent and of the great number present all went away feeling that they were well paid by their presence and that the young colored Americans were forcing to the front by their able, efficient and competent teachers. The colored people of Kansas City are making noble efforts to edify and build up their race. The Fifth annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor held at "B" St., Baptist Church Sunday was attended by over 200 Knights and daughters and 50 children who were members of the Tent. Rev. Hart officiated. They are progressing rapidly and own their own property on the North and South side. Chief Grand Mentor, Frank G. Wilson of Kansas City, Kansas, visited in Topeka last week and reports the grand success of the Order. The grand session will be held at Kansas City, Kansas beginning July 11th and will be one of the largest sessions ever held. Grand High Priestess, Dt. Emma Gaines of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor has just returned from a successful visit of the Tabernacle and Tent at Omaha, Nebr. She says she was never more highly entertained by the Knights and Daughters than by those at Omaha. She was entertained morning, noon and night. Mrs. T. Starnes, E. Royster, A. Tucker, O. Roundtree, E. Golden, Anderson, A. Harold, Johnson, Boyd, Smith, Bruce and Giles of Council Bluffs were a few of the many who gave receptions in her honor. She addressed the Ladies' Federation which has just been recently organized. Mrs. Booker T. Washington has been invited to Omaha to address this club and give the proper instructions for its future success. The Baptist Convention of the Western States and Territories will convene in Topeka next week. There will be several hundred visitors present and we hope the citizens of Topeka will spare no pains to make it pleasant for them while in the city. This is a new organization organized by the Baptists of this portion of the country, whose purpose it is to reduce the representation at the National Convention which has become so large that there is scarcely a city with sufficient colored people to entertain it and such large delegations impede the progress of doing business and does not allow as many to be placed on program as desire. By this method, they will elect delegates to the National Convention which will reduce representation in the different states. J. ORLANDO MITCHELL, Pres't & Mgr. MILTON C. SIMMONS, Secretary and Treasurer. JOHN DREW, Vice President. Freedmen's Land & Trust Co., INCORPORATED.—AUTHORIZED CAPITAL $25,000. PAID UP $18,000. SHARES $25. INVEST your savings with us in stock and receive tenfold. It is a Gilt-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. A delightful fishing party was enjoyed by Miss Ogeal Wilson, Mr. E. D. Lewis, Miss Lizzie Cooper and Mr. H. E. Shephard Monday at Silver Lake. They took their lunch and spent the day. Mr. Lewis and Miss Wilson carried off the honors as fishermen tho' Mr. Shephard and Miss Cooper helped dispose of the spoils. Mr. C. J. Devlin who has been seriously ill for the last few days is on the road to speedy recovery. We are glad to hear this and the colored people of Topeka and Kansas will be proud to learn of this good news, as he is a devoted friend of the race and has and is doing much to assist them on the road to progress. Mr. Devlin is a distinguished, Christian gentleman and we must say if we had 30 per cent of white men of this country like him there would be no contentions or outrages perpetrated upon the Negro race. Baptist S. S. Convention. The B. Y. P. U. and Baptist Sunday School Convention convened in Atchison this week with the Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. Matt S. Jones, pastor. Too much credit cannot be given the citizens of Atchison, Rev. Jones and his members for the manner in which they cared for the one hundred or more delegates present. It was one of the most successful sessions ever held and is bearing much fruit. Reverends E. Arlington Wilson, Ph. D., Rev. Mitchell, Fairfax and other distinguished Divines were present, assisting in improving the great work. Great interest in the work was manifested by the young people. H. I. Monroe of Topeka, Mr. Simpson of Ottawa and several other young men present. The following officers were elected for the B. Y. P. U. for the ensuing year: Rev. M. S. Jones, Atchison, Kans., President; Rev. Lee Harris Garnett, 2nd Vice President; Miss Matie Bradshaw, 3rd Vice President; Mrs. Hattie E. Brown, Kansas City, Kans., Rec. Sec'y; Rev. N. J. Stokes, Chanute, Cor. Sec'y and State Organizer; Washington Lewis, Ottawa, Treasurer; Miss Mamie Richardson, Kansas City, Kans., Organist; Miss Nettie Phenix, Kansas City, Kans., Musical Director. Executive Board, Mrs. Emma Gaines, Topeka, Mrs. D. E. Over, Ottawa and Mrs. Geo. Harris, of Leavenworth, Kans. The B. Y. P. U. Convention convened on Tuesday and adjourned Wednesday morning and the Sunday School Convention convened at 2 p. m. on Wednesday and continued till Thursday evening at which time they adjourned. First class meals were served to the visitors free of charge and everything was plentiful. Rev. Fairfax, president of the B. Y. P. U. in his annual sermon before this organization implored the people to stand by clean and upright ministers, that the time had come when the churches would elect that class of ministers who stood for morality and a clean religion, that he was opposed to divorced ministers filling the pulpit and that the Baptist Convention and Association should cast aside that class who have two and three wives. The sermon was strong and forceful and if the advice of Rev. Fairfax was carried out there would be a reckoning in the Baptist pulpit, and this should be followed by all other denominations and carried out in accordance with the rules and doctrines of the Bible, we would soon have a large improvement of the race along business lines. WHEN IN WICHITA, VISIT THE ARCADE, BARBERSHOP AND BATH ROOMS. The Only Place You Can Get a Bath. —First-Classin Every Respect.— J. E. LEWIS, PROP. 389 N. Main St. WICHITA. I can sell YOUR REAL ESTATE OR BUSINESS, after Where Located. Properties and business of all kinds sold quickly for cash in all parts of the United States. Don't wait. Write to-day describing what you have to sell and give cash price on same. A.P. Tone Wilson, Jr. REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST,0 413 Kansas Ave., TOPEKA, KS. —HOTEL WILLARD, 1009 St. Louis Avenue, North of Vladuct and Union St. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. W. M. AILSTOOK, Prop. Bates: $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 per Day. NICE ROOMS. Ice Cream and Soda Water. Shampooing and Face Massage MRS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK Hair Dresser and Manufacturer1..... HAIR TO MATCH ALL COMPLEXIONS. Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and —Hair Jewelry..... 220 E. 5th St., TOPEKA, KANS Will Hill, Al. Rodgers, Manager. Proprietor. The "ZANZIBAR" SALOON AND HOTEL. Hotel on European Plan, 12 elegantly furnished rooms. Gas and Steam heat. Fine Wines, Liquor and Cigars POOL AND WHIST ROOMS IN CONNECTION. 208 Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY, MO. When in AICHIBON don't forget Dr. 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. Home Phone 5327 Main. Kansas City, Missouri TWO FOR ONE! The Topeka Plaindealer AND THE WEEKLY Kansas City Star OR THE WEEKLY Kansas City Journal One Year - $1.50. A Very Rare Chance! Rooms 5, 6 and 7, Churchill Building, 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, etc—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, SAINT LOUIS. 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. DAY MIXER, JIM NICKOLS. BOLEY, I. T. NIGHT MIXER, HORACE BURKE. Always cool, pleasant and a good time at Wilson's Garden. Jacob Falls, of Council Grove, is visiting relatives in the city. Plenty of refreshments at Wilson's Garden Tuesday and Friday night. Ladies free and gents 15c Tuesday and Friday nights of each week at Wilson's Garden. We'll meet you at Wilson's Summer Garden Tuesday and Friday evenings of next week. Tuesday and Friday nights at Wilson's a good time is in store for everybody. You should attend. There is always a place to go on Tuesday and Friday nights. Wilson's Summer Garden will be open. The music at Wilson's Garden is of the highest class. Open Tuesday and Friday nights. Ladies free and gents 15c. Mrs. Henry Edmonds left Saturday for Wilder, where she will visit until after July 4th with her sister, Mrs. James Morrow. Wm. Moss of Tescott, passed through here yesterday en route to Atchison. He was formerly chef at the star hotrl in this city. Mrs. V. L. North, proprietress of the occidental Hotel, Kansas City, Mo., visited in the city last week. While here she made this office an agreeable call. Miss Fay Bradshaw and Willis Jenkins were quietly married Wednesday evening at the home of the bride on Jefferson street. Rev. G. D. Olden officiated. Mrs. Alphonso Wilson, of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. John Oliver, of Stint Joseph, Mo., were the guests of Mrs. Clifton Meaux. They were enroute to Los Angeles, Cali. Miss Jeannette Russell returned Tuesday to her home in Albany, Wis., after spending the winter with her cousins, the Misses Woldridge. Miss Mary Woldridge accompanied her for an extended visit. Hon. C. W. Goodlander, the genial mayor of Fort Scott was in the city yesterday and looked in on THE PLAINDEALER. He is one of the finest men in Southern Kansas and we are always pleased to meet him. Mr. Frank R. Wilson is conducting an ideal summer resort and the people are taking advantage of the magnificent opportunity to enjoy themselves. It is located one block east of where the car stops at the cemetery. We take pleasure in recommending this Garden to our readers. Mr. Charles Lytle was married to Miss Felicia Davis last Wednesday evening at the bedside of his sick mother. Miss Davis is one of the highly cultured young lady teachers of the city schools of Topeka and Mr. Lytle conducts one of the most fashionable and up-to-date barber shops in the city. They are both prosperous and energetic young people and start out in the world well equipped for the voyage thro' life. The Plaindealer wishes them success and happiness in which scores of their friends and acquaintances join. Mr. Lytle's mother was delighted to witness the marriage of her son, which was a gratification and a source of pleasure to her, though feeble. NOTICE. I wish to call attention to the photographic exhibit of Negro enterprise for the New York meeting of the National Negro Business League, Aug. 16, 17 and 18. I hope no one will fail to furnish a picture. Last year Topeka had more pictures than any one other city, and this year we want more than before. Persons living in towns which will not be represented are also requested to furnish pictures and mail them to me. All pictures will be cared for and returned the same as when received by me. Each picture should be carfully labeled, stating what the picture represents. IRA O. GUY, Sec., Topekn Negro Business League. If you haven't seen those beautiful Sample Suits and Sample Waists of the Celebrated Marquise Make ```markdown ``` You should come to the store at once. We are selling the season's finest creations at Manufacturers' Prices. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Sunday is rally day at both the A. M. E. and Francis street churches. The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday by Rev. Carter of Maysville Despite the hot weather an immense crowd witnessed the ceremonies, and the order made quite a creditable appearance. A collection of $30 was taken. Mrs. Green of Ottumwa, Ia. was the guest of her brother, S. Crews, Sunday. Nelson Crews and wife of Kansas City passed through the city Wednesday en route to Troy, Kans. to attend the wedding of their niece. Quite a number of St. Joe people attended the Schumach-Webster nuptials at Troy last week. A number of the city teachers will spend their vacation out of the city. Mrs. J. N. Oliver will visit in California. Miss Pearson will probably attend the summer normal at Lincoln Institute; Miss Derrick at her home in Huntsville, Ala.; W. H. Price at his home in Washington, D. C.; Mrs. L. A. Knox in Kansas City and Miss T. L. Robinson in Chicago. Miss Etta Jones and S. B. Wallace were united in marriage last week, as were also Miss Nettie Gasoway and Henry Hayes. Cassius Brown, convicted of killing Mrs. Gay, a white woman, has been granted a new trial which will make the third, the first resulting in a hung jury. Mrs. T. J. McAllister is visiting friends in Indian Territory. A pavilion where colored people can be served has been opened at Lake Contrary and will be conducted along first class lines by Mr. Hill. To Whom it May Concern: My application for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors according to law at 921 Kansas Avenue, in the Third ward of the city of Topaka, is now on file in the office of the Probate Court, Shawnee county, Kansas. The hearing is set for Monday, June 26, 1905, at 9 a. m. The exercises of the Sheldon Kindergarten last Friday was attended by over one hundred people. There were exercises given by the little pupils which was very entertaining to the visitors; an address by Rev. Sheldon, founder of the institution, a solo by Mrs. J. M. Wright and an address by Rev. Burton. Much credit is due Mrs. June R. Chapman, director, Miss Mary B. Jordan, assistant and Mrs. S. B. Higgins volunteer for the success and management of this kindergarten. These ladies have devoted much of their time for the advancement and promotion of the people of that part of the city respecting their children. Would that we had more ladies of both races who would take up the good work in other cities and other parts of this city and carry it out. A kindergarten is needed in North Topeka and one in South Topeka. While the mothers are out toiling for a living some one has to care for the children. It is very kind of these ladies to assume this responsibility with scarcely any remuneration only such donations as the parents and those interested in this work see fit to give 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. Mrs. Chapman is a white lady and is acting in this capacity with a true Christian spirit. We hope more of her race will join in with our women in this great work as there are so many of our ladies who have to toil from morning till night in order to earn a livelihood as there are so many of our men who do not take the time to count the cost and the responsibility that rests upon a mother and who do not properly care for their wives and children. Some one has to do this and it has to emanate from a true Christian heart. This school is held for nine months during the year and during the term they have what is known as the Parents' League which takes up all phases of subjects pertaining to the welfare and interest and rearing of children that they may be good citizens. Let our colored ladies join in this affair and make it a success. MILLINERY 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. MISS NANCE, 512 WESTERN AVENUE. 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. Train what is wanted—an atomizer, with a to spray the room and make the air cooling; a thermometer, fresh absorbed water bottle—a dozen little things that The doctors and nurses know that things and others, in the most dep We take this means of letting you know KOHL'S PHAR Coffeyville, Kansas. the Sick Room. little things. Trained nurses know in 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. 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 & SPECIALY. Ind. Phone 743. Bell Phone 561. 732 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 743.} Bell Phone 561.} 732 Kansas Ave. Are You INSURED? Knights and Ladies WOODMAT PROTECTION of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, taxes for $350, $500 and $1000. 150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. My Colored Fraternal Insurance may in the United States. Two should carry some Insurance. We want in every town. Write at once for terms. Persons. and Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. Pres. J. G Groves, Nat'l Treas H. CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec. Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Issues policies for $350, $500 and We issue policies for $100, $150 and $200 for chil- This is the only Colored Fratern Company in the United Every intelligent Negro should carry son good, live, hustling agents in every town. W Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J.H. CHILDER. Headquarters: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeka 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. INSTRUCTIONS From 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. at 620 Jackson street, North Topeka. For particulars address Mr. J. B. McLendon, instructor in carpentry and architectural and mechanical drawing, arrived last week. He is a graduate of the State Agricultural and Mechanical college of North Carolina and has had several years of experience in school work. Work has been begun in remodeling the room over the academic building. This room will be used for chapel and literary purposes. Misses Minnie Howell and A. L. Freeman left last week to attend the commencement exercises at the State Agricultural college at Manhattan. Principal W. R. Carter addressed the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon. His subject was "The Safety of Young Men." The address was favorably received. The faculty for next school year will not be selected before July. The trustees are casting about trying to find the best teachers possible. As usual the majority of the faculty will be graduates from the Tuskegee institute. Our printing department installed a large new paper cutter and a numbering machine, and several fonts of job type and considerable body type this week. We are now able to take care of any kind of work that comes to us. Several picnic parties on the school campus are planned for this summer. We trust that our friends in the city will feel perfectly at home and come out whenever they desire. School will open Tuesday, Sept. 12, and as our space is very limited it is necessary for parents to write us at once to make arrangements for next term. DRINK GOETZ Standard Beer THE BEER WITHOUT A HEADACHE. Established 1859, Saint Joseph, Mo. . M. K. GOETZ BREWING CO. BUFTONS. 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. TOPEI TOPEKA. - Supply Co., House of 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's you will send 2 cents today for our illustrated 32 page Catalogue. "Not to surprise you would surprise us." The Albatross Supply Co., Cor. Kintch and Freeman Ave. Kansas City, Ks 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 STABLLE P. MITCHELL, Memphis, Tex. P. S.—Want Agents to handle my work. Big Pay. 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. [SEAL] I. S. Curtis. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. TABERNACLES. TABERNACLES. Number 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. Jerdan, 903 Western Ave., N. Topeka, Kans. 559 Mrs. Christena Bell, 294 N. William St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 777 C. M'S ADDRESSES 333. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 284, Wier City, Kans. 2 Andrew Smith, 308 East Eleventh St, Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound, Atchison 4 Geo. C. Tucker, 1315 Dodge, Omaha, Neb. 5 J. T. Howard, 180 Kan. Ave., Topela 8 R. M. Bingham, 1787 E. Oak St., Ft. Scott, Kans. 10 J. H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman Leavenworth. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 R. H. Hudson, 109 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kans. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaha, Neb. 17 Allen Garner, 704, E. 12 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kans. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St, Kansas City, Kans. 60 Wesley Osteen, 1214 Lane St., Topeka, Kans. 72 John L. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. 18 James Thomas, 385 Lake St., Salt Lake City. 536 J. W. Barbee, 294 Williams St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. TOPEKA IN THE RACE TO STAY! After reading last week's issue of the Kansas City Mo. Sunday Signal we have concluded that "Sunday closing or lids on" in the Missorri town has had a wonderful effect on Editor Harris. His imagination has enabled him to see Salt Lake, Denver, Topeka and Kansas City all in the race to secure the next meeting of the Business League. He also imagines he sees Topeka about to fall out of the race. Why should Topeka drop out of the race? From a business point of view, Topeka is the only city west of Chicago that has any material claim on this meeting. Topeka has more Negro business enterprises than Salt Lake, Denver and Kansas City combined. To ask recognition one must present material arguments and not paper ones, and we are surprised to know that any city totally devoid of Negro business enterprises would seek the next meeting of the National Negro Business Men's League. Proven facts: Topeka has the only Negro enterprise west of the Mississippi that has a rating with the Dun Mercantile agency. This business is on one of the principal streets in city and the building, a two story brick, is owned by Negroes. Two of the four steam laundries in the entire west are owned and managed by Negroes. One large printing office, whose stock is valued at $4,000, is owned by a Negro. also the three story brick building—the home of the plant. There are nine grocery stores owned by Negroes, and in most instances the buildings are owned by Negroes. We have two drug stores, one of which has no superior in this city. The building—a two story red pressed brick front—plate glass windows and tile floor is owned by a Negro. One undertaking establishment with stable combined also lends material dignity to Topeka's claim. One hotel, many restaurants, barber shops, coal yards, two tailor soops, all constitute a part of Topeka's claim for the meeting. Railroad facilities: Eastern delegates connect at Chicago by Rock Island and Santa Fe direct to Topeka. Southern delegates from Little Rock, Memphis, Birmingham' Louisville, Montgomery, New Orleans, etc., connect with Frisco-Rock Island. Texas and the territories connect with Santa Fe and Rock Island and Western delegater connect with Santa Fe, Rock Island, Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific. No, Topeka is not out of the race. She failed to land at Indianapolis, but the members of the league knew more of Topeka Negro business men than ever. While Topeka was trying manfully to secure the meeting at Indianapolis last August, the Sunday Signal was an unborn inhabitant of a southwest Missouri jungle town, but we hope to see the grown up Signal in New York City in August. A postal card addressed to the secretary or president of the Topeka Negro Business Men's League will bring you a directory containing the facts about the Negro business enterprises in Topeka. We will be grateful to the Sunday Signal if it will mail us a directory of the Kansas City, Mo. Negro business. A. C. BRISCOK, D. D. S. President Topeka Negro Business Men's League. LINCOLN. NEB. Mrs. J. C. Collum has accepted a position as matron at Muller and Paine's dry goods store, making eight colored persons employed by this firm. Mrs. J. L. Brown went to Chicago Saturday to visit relatives. Annual sermon to Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusa-lem at Mt. Zion Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. J. Thomas officiates. The Newman M. E. church has purchased a parsonage which has been placed on the lot. The property has been improved and the Rev. Mr. Trower has moved in and is a very nice housekeeper. John Johnson and Harry Pug were among the Chicago excursionists this week. Lincoln and vicinity was visited by a heavy rainstorm Monday night. The Newman Methodist church is making preparations for the entertaining of the district conference here about July 12. The Odd Fellows will hold meetings the first and third Fridays in each month. At their first meeting in July, members wishing to join are invited. L. F. Westerfield returned home from Argentine. Kansas last Saturday. Mesdames H. M. Williams and W. P. Kemp returned home from Kansas Monday. Charles Smithton returned home Monday after a pleasant visit to Chicago, Council Bluffs and Omaha. About 40 Knights and Daughters of Tabor and maids and pages listened to their annual sermon at Mt. Zion Sunday afternoon by Rev. Thomas. The discourse was. full of thought, especially wherein they were advised to purchase themselves property for a place of meeting. The Mt. Zion Baptist church will hold a grand rally on the fourth Sunday in July. Young ladies and gentlemen, you should subscribe for and read THE PLAINDEALER and keep up with the times. Too many of you depend on mother and father buying and paying for everything. OTTAWA, KANS. The Mission Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Will Lewis Thursday afternoon. A jolly crowd of young ladies and gentlemen went to the home of Mrs. Wm. McBrier three miles west of town Friday night and a fine time was had. Ice cream, cake and oranges were served. Quite a number of young folks went to Baldwin Saturday night to a social. A nice Children's day program was rendered at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. D. E. Overr went to Kansas City Sunday morning enroute to the convention in Atchison. Mrs. Moore is down from Kansas City at the bedside of her grandson, Parvin Thomas. Booker McCoy was up from Seymour, Kans, visiting friends. Rev. A. Clayborn attended the convention in Atchison. Neatly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping. 1107 N. 6TH St. S. M. POWELL, 'PROP., Kanas City, Kas. Walnuts for Fowls. Every year thousands of bushels of walnuts go to waste all over the country, and few farmers think of their value for poultry food. For years we have been gathering the walnuts and storing them in some shed or outhouse, and we consider every bushel of them worth fully as much as a bushel of oats. It is not necessary to remove the hulls, but do not store them more than a few inches deep, as they may heat and rot. A 10x12 space will hold a big wagon load safely. When real cold weather sets in we hash up a bushelful with an old axe and feed them to the laying hens. The great amount of oil contained in the kernels will do more to help keep up animal heat than almost any other foodstuff we can produce, and we have never had disease in our flocks when we have walnuts as part of the winter ration. With eggs at present prices, and high prices during the past year, we may look/ to see them sell high all through the coming winter, and should do all within our power to make our hens lay. trious and as a rule attends strictly to his own business. The Chinese are non-anarchistic, respect government and are tractable. Such cannot be said for many of the lowbrowed, ignorant and vicious comers from some parts of Europe. Only a few days ago a deputation of business men called upon the president to register a protest against the treatment of many Chinese visitors who had come here to transact commercial dealings. On the principle that the Chinamen's money is as good as any one's these business men asked that simple justice be done them. The president was quick to see the reason and good sense in this protest and he instructed Secretary Metcalf to see that immigration officers exercise discretion in the enforcement of the law. There is no reason why an exclusion law should not be enforced against the undesirable immigrants of all nations instead of merely selecting the Chinese as the special object of insults and indignities.—Kansas City Journal. The American white man is the most inconsistent being on earth. The torturing and inhuman treatment of his own countrymen here at home is passed unnoticed, and he can hear nothing but the wiles of the Chinese, a nation that brings nothing to this country, nor contributes to our welfare in times of war or peace. From the blood drenched soil of the Southland to the torrid swamps of the Philippines, the black man has sacrificed his life for America and her institutions, yet the right for which he fought is being swept away from him for a man who has nothing but the worst vices to foster upon the people of this country. The man who contributes to the upbuilding of a government, it's right to protect him and see that he gets a square deal. NICK CHILES. In the Pay Enve That is where our education It is a vital spot, In the Pay Envelope That is where our education affects you. 1. The more you know about any given line of work the better you can do that work. 1. The more you know about any give better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do your work the will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand or wages you can command. And you can obtain this Salary earning edu Through the instrumentality of the International Correspondence Of Scrante 2. The better you can do your work the more your services will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand the better salary or wages you can command. And you can obtain this. Salary earning education You study at home in your spare time moments and without interference with your regular daily work. You study at home in your spare time m interference with your regular daily work. The cost is small. The payments, if There are no obstacles, nor any combinat circumstances that our system is not design The cost is small. The payments, if necessary, are easy. There are no obstacles, nor any combination of conditions or circumstances that our system is not designed to fully meet. Cut this out and mail it to the Local Representative whose address is given elsewhere in this annex. International Correspondence Gentlemen—Please explain why you qualify for position at left of which I am interested. Mechanical Engineer Machine Designer Mechanical Draftman Foreman Machinist Foreman Toolmaker Foreman Patternmaker Foreman Blacksmith Foreman Molder Gas Engineer Refrigeration Engineer Traction Engine Electric Engineer Electric Machine Designer Electric Electric-Lighting Engine Electric-Rail Engine Telephone Engineer Telegraph Engineer Wireman Hammer Tender Motorman Steam Engineer Engine Runner Marine Engineer Civil Engineer Hydraulic Engineer Municipal Engineer Builder Engineer Architect Engineer Surveyor Writing Engineer Singer Mine Foreman Cotton Mill Woolen Mill Sapper Textile Engineer Architect and Builder Architectural Draftsman Show-Card Writer Feminist Metal Draftsman Ornamental Designer Repositories Draftsman Navigator Bookkeeper Menographer Teacher Retail Ad Writer Commercial Law LANGUAGES TAUGHT WITH PHONOGRAPH French German Spanish Occupation Name Address City State --- The original intent of our Chinese exclusion laws was to preserve the integrity and high standard of American labor and prevent unintelligent competition on the part of the Celestials. Such an intent was well enough, for the hordes of Chinese cheap laborers that were flocking to our shores would soon have demoralized and ruined the condition of our own working people if the influx had not been checked. But there is such a thing as carrying even a good movement too far. We have witnessed disgraceful treatment of refined and educated Chinese who have come to this country to study our methods and to learn our commercial system. These men are not poor or debased. They are not even here to compete with our laborers. They are guests whose coming should be welcomed for they help to expand our markets and expanded markets mean greater activity in our manufactories and therefore better demand for labor. But our agents at ports entry have not exercised intelligent discrimination in the treatment of the better class of Chinese. These travelers, who are given cordial greeting in all European countries, are here subjected to a humiliation and indignity that speaks ill for our boasted enlightenment and progress. As a matter of fact the average Chinese resident of this country, while not especially desirable, is essentially less harmful than a great mass of the outcourings that are dumped upon our shores every day from lower Europe. The Chinese resident does not happen to be subservient to unionism, he is indus- Here is the logic of the situation: The conditions are easy, too. And right at this time also we are offering A Specially Liberal Discount Do yourself the justice of at least knowing what we are doing for others and what we can do for you if you care to have us Send for Further Particulars Note the inquiry blank in the lower left-hand corner of this announcement. Place an X opposite the position you desire to qualify for. Sign your name and address, then send the address it to the address given on the bottom of this advertisement. You will at once receive full and complete information. . . address all communications to ROY D MARSH, Rep. 210 W. 6th Street, Topch, Knox. Bell Phone 3411 Red. DECREES OF FASHION PRETTY AND CORRECT THINGS TO WEAR. Blouse or Shirt Waist Suitable for All Materials—Skirt With Shirred or Plain Yoke—Velvet Ribbon Trimming—Hints for the Home. Popular Separate Blouses. Again and again it has been prophesied that the separate blouses must be put one side, but as yet practical women will not give them up. The inbetween blouses, dressy enough for theater or luncheons, but high-necked and long sleeved, seem to get prettier and prattier. The loveliest of them all are made of those exquisite flowered silks—with shadowy flowers that fade in out of the background in so artistic a way. Those exquisite soft crepes with flower prints are charming draped and trimmed with tiny hand-run tucks, or puffligs, or lace. Soft drapy silks are very good—but so are stiff silks, and a combination of both The soft chiffon failles, in exquisitely soft shades of pink, or blue, or violet, make up into beautiful blouses. But, besides silk, soft fine woolen stuffs—mostly white, are being used a great deal. Albatross, silk-and-wool stuffs, soft wool crepes and a dozen others are made up into attractive blouses, in their way, as the silks are in theirs. Magnificent Evening Coats. One of the novelties of the season in the way of an evening coat is cut on the lines of a mandarin's coat, richly embroidered in colors and gold thread and lined throughout with Chinese sable. This sable is even rarer than the Russian fur and is less expensive. It has a very long nap and is in two distinct colors, a rich mouse gray near the pelt and cinnamon brown at the tip. Among the newest evening coats are those made of flowered satins and silks. They are quite full around the skirts and profusely decorated with lace and touches of fur. WAILE THE TEA DREWS Bolero lines, to be at all modish, must cling close to the figure. One handsome black velvet gown had applique of white kid for trimming. Moleskin will certainly be worn by those who purchased garments thereof last winter. Broad bows of pink and blue velvet, covered with glittering sequins, are shown for the hair. A questionable fad is a slender watch chain encircling the waist and suspending the watch in front. Silk belts that match the gown are draped tight without buckle, delineating the suppleness of the waist. There was never a more favorable time to get out odd bits of old trimming and use them to good advantage. Narrow toes have broadened and wide toes have narrowed and the compromise is a sensible and pleasing width. Blouse or Shirt Waist. This shirt waist will be found most excellent for all the walstings of the season, cotton, linen, silk and wool, and is as smart as it is simple, besides sufting stout figures well, there being no greater mistake extant than the theory that such are at their best in plain waists. The wide tucks at the front that give ample fullness below the stitchings, and the broad box plait at the center, are both new and desirable, and combine most satisfactorily with the plain back. The model is made of cheviot, white with lines of blue, and is worn with a blue linea stock. But this last can be anything one may prefer, or can be omitted altogether in favor of ribbon tied in a big bow, although it really is admirable. 1 able both for this special waist and as a model for the odd ones of which there can never be too many. The waist is made with fronts and back that are fitted by means of shoulder and under-arm scams, and is gathered at the waist line, the back being drawn down smoothly, the front made to blouse over the belt. The sleeves are the accepted ones of the season, and are finished with straight cuffs, and the shaped stock finishes the neck. The quantity of material required for the medium size is 414 yards 21 inches wide, 4 yards 27 inches wide, or 2 yards 44 inches wide, with 16 yard of any width for stock. Worn at Chicago Horse Show. An effective and elaborate white gown in India, lawn and lace insertion, seen at the Chicago horse show. had a narrow pointed bodies girdles above the girdle were puffs of hair and the material, which fitted the tight-fitting lining perfectly. This extended to the line of a yoke, where lace bertha was set about the shoulders. The sleeves were made of puffs of the lawn and lace and ended at the elbow. The hats worn at the horse show were very elaborate, the Gainborough, Reynolds and Victorian styles predominating. Black hats with colored plumes are much in evidence. Velvets are the rage for evening coats. There are several kinds, and liberty and chiffon velvets are deemed the most desirable.—Chicago Record-Herald. Misses' Skirt with Shirred for Plain Yoke. Full skirts that fall in soft, graceful folds appear to gain in favor day by day and are peculiarly becoming to young girls. This one can be gathered at the upper edge to form pull shirrings, or once only and joined to a contrasting yoke, but in either case the fullness is made to form box ```markdown ``` plaits at the lower edge. The model is made of embroidered batiste, with a band of heavy lace appliqué, but at the pretty soft stuffs—silk, wool, cotton and linen—are equally appropriate. The shirred yoke is much liked and is always pretty when the figure is slender, but when, as often is the case in young girls, additional bulk at the belt is to be avoided, the plain yoke made of lace or of other fancy material is to be preferred. The skirt is cut in one circular piece, straight lengths of the material being sewed together to give the necessary width, and when shirred is arranged over the foundation that also serves for the plain yoke when skirrings are not used. The quantity of material required for the medium size is 6½ yards 21 inches wide, 5 yards 27 inches wide, or 3½ yards 44 inches wide, with 4½ yards of applique and ½ yard of all over lace when yoke is used. A Pretty Fall Fashion- A pretty fashion which has been started of late is that of wearing coats ades of colored velvet or ribbon, on the left side of the corsage rather high up, and the other on the right side at the waist line. They are large and are generally of a contrasting color to that of the gown with which they are worn. Rosettes of burnt orange velvet make an exceedingly pretty accompaniment to a smart afternoon gown of brown plisse chiffon. With the Housewife To remove rust from steel cover the article with sweet oil and leave it for two or three days, then dust it thoroughly with finely powdered, unslaked lime and rub till the rust disappears. Lemon juice will remove most stains from the hands and grease from kitchen tables. This being the case, it is well to save the squeezed-out lemon used in cooking for cleansing purposes. Flatirons should be washed every week and always kept in a clean, dry place. Few housekeepers use sufficient wax in ironing. Do not allow your frons to become red hot, as they will never again retain the heat. To remove iron stains on marble apply to them a mixture of oxalic acid and methylated spirits, leave it on short time and then rub dry with soft cloth. Lemon juice will sometimes remove the stains. When winds blow and there is frost in the air put handkerchiefs, collars, cuffs and all small articles in the wash to dry in a pillow case. The fabric is spared whipping by the wind, they will freeze dry and be quickly gathered for froning. Millinery. The hat scarf differs from the veil in that it is wound about the hat, never over the face. New scarfs are of lace in black, white and colors, with embroidery in self color and contrasting colors. Ribbons of all descriptions are to be used upon the new hats. Among the new ribbons are the plaids, the floral, the moire and double-faced colorings, satin and taffeta. The high crowns will lead in the large hats, the Directoire and the Gainesborough being the most popular. The English round hat will be a favored hat this season. Wrinkle About Portieres. To prevent portieres catching underneath the door when opened quickly, screw a small ring (such as are used for picture frames) into the center of the door frame, to this fasten a blind cord sufficient to reach to bottom of curtain. Put another ring in the center of the door at the top, thread the cord through and fasten to the bottom of the curtain, and as the door is opened so the curtain rises. ceo Ss ae ee ae Pes SEE rence eee ee ee ee a a EE ORE Bp ee? ARE NS CREP S po Ne le SME” EP ON eS - . ete ap yee. oe aoe Re Bey Re peg oval, . “sae aoad ‘uno gud y1sH bos noendol ado, fF 5 5 : ee a ae eg ES ge > THE WEEKS’ EXER- . CISES.AT. WESTERN. 1... UNIVERSITY! 4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. Beuben Heary Brown for scholar- ship during the'four years spent at the university. The price won by Howard Richard Robinsca at the @ratorical contestiwas presented also. The address delivered tu the grad- wating class of 1905 by Rev. E. A. Wilson, D. D., pastor of the Metro politan Baptist church of Kansas City, Kansas, was equal to any that had been delivered during the entire week. Rev. Wilson isa scholarly gentleman, and one who is well known throughout the section be- cuasa of bis ability and worth. Bishop Abram Grant was calied upon to make someremarks. Every one was eager to hear Bishop Grant because he is a great and good man, and one who is going forth into the world lifting up the moral standard of our people. He delivered an el- oquent addeess, after which the beu- ediction was pronounced by Dr, Shaffer of Indianapolis. Many congratulations were extend- ed Prof. Vernon for the great work that he is doing and is going to do. “It does uot seem possible,” said one, ‘that aman so young in years could have risen so high ia the world in such ashort time under ad- verse circumstances.” It should he an encouragement to all those who aae working along the same lines struggling for the uplift of humanity. The following are the graduates: Cordelia Josephine Seymour, Kan- sas City, Missouri; Bertha May Alt- house, Moberly, Missouri; Ethel Flo- rine Fitchue, Denver,, Colo. Ora Elizabeth Johnson, Independence, Kansas; Reuben Henry Brown, Parkville Missouri; Mary Elizabeth Harris, Hudson, Kansas; Howard Richard Robinson, Colorado Spr’gs Colorado; Juanita Winogene Adam Independence, Kansas; Bernice Ce. cil Gross, Quindaro, Kansas; Corz Bell Wilson, Kansas City, Missouri James Bunch, Galena, Kansas. Among the many visitors who wer present were Prof. Carter, principa ofthe Topeka Industrial Institute Hon, Nick Chiles of TaxzPLainpEAt er; Hon, W. W. Fisher of Topeka Among those who occupied seat: on the stage were Rev. M. Collins Revs. A. A. Gilbert, J. R. Ransom G. A. Griffith, Reve. Payne, G. H Shaffer, Rober? Mitchell, Revs. Mc Real, Ward, Moppings, Braxton, J C.C. Owens, the choir and a num ber of others, including the newsps per reporters, Conveyances of ell kinds wer running during the two weeks of th exercises. Among them were autc mobiles and yehicles of every de ‘scription caring for the crowds, _ Before this magnificent body di: peraed they were photographed b -Prof.G. A Gregg, who is now di ‘veloping the negatives. NORTH TOPEKA. Rev. Frank Wilson, of Kansas City, C. G. M. of the Knights and ‘Daughters of Tabor, waa a pleassnt visitor with Macedonia Tabernacle ‘No. 93, June 15th, aleo Sir Thomas Gains of Sunnyside Temple. ‘ Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 is progreseing financially and ie in 2 healthy and growing condition. Pride of Topeka Tent is pro gressing nicely. We received the following from Mrs, Ida M. Jordan: 1 lost $10,0( last Thursday, but I have been suc cessful in receiving it again. So, by that I guess a friend must have taken the money, as I received th ten dollars through the mails Tues day, June 20, with two dollars ex tra, with a note saying: “Des: friend, [took your money because Ineeded it, and will return twelv dollars in place of ten.” I don’ know who took the money and 1 don’t care, since I received it back The money was taken at Tabernacl: hall, 508 W. Batreet. So, who “ever you are who took the money, ] taank you sincerely from my heart for returning it through the mails, for it was an honest act in returning it to the owner. OMAHA, NEB. . Mrs, W.J. Johnson left Saturday for Milwaukee to visit her sister. . Messrs. Joseph Brown and Lee Allen went to Chicago on a pleas- ure trip. Miss Kate Lucas, who underwent asurgical operation a Clarkeon hospital, is rapidly recovering and will be removed to her home Satur- day. Mrs. J. H, Taylor and son,Guion, are in Chicago visiting relatives. Mies Luda Bruce, formerly of this city, but now a teacher in the public schools of Kansas Oity, Mo., was married Wednesday, June 21, to Mr, Aaron W. Fox. Mrs. Wm, Payne is slowly re- covering from a severe illness. Mrs. R. A. Covington has gone to Chicago to visit ker grand- daughter, who was formerly Miss Lizzie Donaldson of this city. Mr. Robert Johnson left Sunday for Topeka, Kansas, to complete arragements for the Knights of Pythias excursion to that city in the latter part of July. Miss Zola Graves has returned from the Illinois university at Ur. bana, to her home in Co. Bluffs. Miss Mattie Banks who suffered asevere burn several weeks ago, continues to improve, and expects to leave the latter part of the week for Lincoln, We hope she will entirely regain her health. Miss Eulalia Overall is visiting friends in Chicago. Mesdames L. B. Moore, E. Cor neal, J. W. Bedell, A. P. Curti and Ben J. Thomas were among the delegates from Lincoln to the Federation here last week. The annual lawn social of Sain Phillips church will take place a the residence of Mr, Millard F Singleton, 22d and Charles streets | Thureday evening, June 29. The marriage of Miss Eva Smit! |to Mr. John A. Hardy is announces | to take place Wednesday, June 28 We are proud to record thegrad +) ation from the Omaha High schoo |] of Miss Gwendoline Bruce, Messrs }; Guy Singleton and John A. Smith | Mrs. Graves of Council Bluffs ‘|Ia., and Miss‘Lillian Medley wer *| among the exoursionists to Chicag ’) last Saturday, ’| Rough Asbler and Excelsior M: "| sonic lodges held a joint session z .| their lodge rooms Monday nigt .| and installed the following officer -)Roucu Asuter—Fred L. Smitl W. M.; Guy Overall, S. W.; W.E e|Smith, J. W.; Wm. Ransom, Seo, ¢| Jerry Smith, Treasurer. -| Excerston—T. P. Mahammit || W. M.; Emory Smith, 8, W.; & L. Wilson, Seo.; S. Harden, Tres "| There were several colored 81 Y| grade graduates from the differer "| public schools this season. Kyr phus Workcuff was the only o1 from the Omaha View school. 2| A State Federation of Wemen a clubs was effected through the ¢ forts of - Mrs. Elizabeth-Linds tt Davis of Chicago, national orgat le} zee, and the following officers ‘we 1s | elected —Mirs. Ada Lewis, presidex South Omaha; Mrs. Ella Curtis, 1 _ | vice president, Lincoln; Mrs. B 18) Polk, 2nd vice president, Omab hee ea ae phus Workcuff was the only one from the Omaha View school. » A State Federation ef Wemen’s clubs was effected through the ef- forts of- Mrs. Elizabeth-Lindsey Davis of Chicago, national organi. zee, and the following officers ‘were elected —Mirs. Ada Lewis, president, South Omaha; Mrs. Ells Curtis, 151 vice president, Lincoln; Mrs. Ber Polk, 2nd vice president, Omaha: Mre. Lulu B. Moore, seoretary, Lincoln; Mrs. J, A. Bingaman, cor responding secretary, Omaha; Mrs. Auna Bedell, treasurer, Lincoln: Mre. Johnson-Marsh, state organi zer,Omaha. There was a stron; element of interest and pleasur throughout their sessions, whicl were held at St. John A. M, E. church, 18th and Webster atreets This is a worthy organization an¢ it isto be hoped that the womer interested in clab work will con tinye in the upbuilding of the work They adjourned to meet the fourtl week in June, 1906, at Liacoin, Mrs, Josephine Mitchell, Mrs. James Mitchell, Misses May Mitch ell and Myra Williams are spendin; their vacation in Chicago} guests o Mrs. Rosie E. Jackson. WEIR CITY ITMS. Mr, 8. Scott arrived on the 132th after his child was buried the 11th. Mn. J. E. Fletcher is very sick. J. S, Saunders is up again. Rey, A. J. Lacy was in the city last week, going from here to Par- sons. - | Fred Harrisand George Jackson entertained a number of their young friends on the 12th at Backer hall. Mr. and Mrs. A. Buckner with a host of friends were down from Pittsburg, and Miss Laura Hobson’ and host of friends came up from Columbus. Qhildren’s Day exercises at the A. M. E. church were carried out Sunday night the 1ith. Rev. J. W. Watkins of Carthage, Mo., was in the city last week and assisted in ordaining Rev. E. A. Foreman at the A. M. E. church. The Union Co-Operative Society, with J. A. Duncan as promoter and general manager, has bought the property of J, H. Jackson on West Main street and will build, a brick building theresa. This property is deeded to five trustees as follows: T. H. Jonner, James Bingham, F., Harris, H. A. Williams and Mrs. Francis Harris. The K, of P. lodge elected new officers on the 13th as follows: E. W. Derington, C. C.; O. 8. Stard, Y. C.; Preston Boyle, K. of R. and S.; John Shaw, M. of E; D.L, Borders, M. of F.; J. B, Davis, M. at A.; Frank Blankenship, prelate. Rev.P.D. Skinner of Coffeyville, |preached at St. John Bap. church | on the 14th. Grandma Coleman’s house caught fire on the 15th, but the fire boys '| soon put it out. Mrs, Ada Watson died on the '| 16th after a year’s illness and was '|buried on the 17th. She was 42 ‘| yeare old, and wasa professed be '|tiever in Christ, Baptist py faith. She was married to John Watson +] Oct. 30, 1894, She wasa member ‘\of America Davis Tabernacle No. 115, I. O. T., under the auspices of }| which the funeral was held, Revs. W. Britt and J. J, Smith officiating, 1| assisted by the Knights of Pythias, 1] Rev. J. E. Fletcher and Rev. W .)P. Brown. The funeral was very .|largely attended. She leaves a de || voted husband and son and a hos _| of friends to mourn ber loss. .| BR. H. Hill, Ft. Scott's poet, wa , |in the city last week and took many e| orders for his book. 0} Covenant Tabernacle No. 38 an A. H. Richardson Temple No. | .| had their anaual sermon preache t| last Sunday at 2 o’clock, Rev. W t| E. Stard officiating; and at 4 o’cloc! ;| America Davis Tabernacle No, 1 ,{and Castle Rock Temple No. 1 , |had their sermon preached. 3| W. S. Blake of Emporia, was i the city last week. | Movs. Hattie Harris and Mrs, Ca lie Lewis of Yale attended th s.| funeral of Mra. Ada Watson. h| Rev. W. P. Brown, an A. M. E it | preacher, who was baptized en th n-/ 14th of last month at Camp 31 b io] Rev:" W. Britt; préached ‘st Sair John Baptist church last Sunday. ‘al! ‘Tae Pratpearee is the onl f-| Negro paper, weit of the Mitsissip; y| iver that éire“ap “the ‘people: ] i-}owns 3 $3000 press. Evorybod re poste to readit. $1.50 per yea OT ReaeEGOr IANA, One of thegrandést occasions of its kind ever given in this city among the colored people was the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lee at their beauti- ful home Wednesday evening, June 14th. Quite a number of their friends were present. The guests began to arrive early and were re- ceived by Miss Mabel Geary. Miss ‘Priscilla Jackson played a beautiful wedding march and the gueste marched to the festal board, which was very beautifully decorated with palms, ferns and flowers, The menu consisted of all the delicacies of the season. Rev. C. L. Holly of Manhattan, made a-few well chosen remarks, after which there ‘was some excellent music, both vo- cal and instrumental: The happy couple received many handsome and valuable presents. The host and hostess cannot be excelled in the art of entertaining? As the hands pf the clock indicated midnight the guests bade them good-night, and expreased their hopes that they might live to enjoy their golden wedding anniversary. i, eo *% o MissMarie A.Gilmore Graduate |. Trained Nurse Of Freedman’s Hospital, Washington,DC W241 nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad. ADDRESS: 624 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, Ks. | AGOLDEN 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 B. E. McFarland, Frankfort, Kansas, Conference Schedule, FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTEICT—BISHOE ABEAHAM GRANT. Puget Sound Conference, Port land, 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, Car rollton, Mo., September 27. Missouri Conference, Higgins ville, Mo., October 4. GALENA. KANSAS. Mr. Lee Pigg and daughter, Miss Chotela, were shopping here last Saturday. John Andrews was a visitor in the city last Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. John Harvey of Chicago, arrived in the city Tues- day to make this their home. W. J. I. Norman and son, Oliver, passed through here last Saturday enroute to Kansas City. Homer Bunch attended the mu- sical rendered in Columbus last Saturday night by Baxter talent. James Bunch, who recently com: pleted the course in printing ai Quindaro, returned home last week and attended the Sunday School convention at Coffeyville this week Samuel Turner of Baxter Spring was transacting business here las Tuesday. Mrs. Alice Watson and Miss J Andrews of Baxter, and Miss Mary Andrews of Pittsburg, spent Sun day here with relatives, Quarterly meeting was held las Sunday at the A. M. E. church by Presiding Elder Ransom, and as i was the last for this, conferenc year it was well attended. Waymen MoClarn spent Wednes day here. LINCOLN INSTITUTE. Linooln Institute closed the most successful term in her history on last Friday. There were thirty-four graduates from the fall course ix the Normal department and twenty: six from the half course. 3 qu TWo.young women received cer Rificsths {from the ‘department o dreasmaking-and six from the plaiz sewing department. . “The‘Seniora had caps‘and gown and Dr. Allen, the president, wor 3 docfor’s hood over his gown. Summer school is in session ani a large number is present. The new $25,000 dormitory fo girls is being constructed, and thi contractors have promised to havi it ready by September. Dr. Allen has been at the head o Lincoln Institute for three year and the regents were so please with his success that they re-electe him for two years more. WINFIELD NOTES. Mrs. S. Johnson entertained ix honor of Mrs, N. Thomas on last Thursday afternoon at her home ox W. Reed street. The house was beautifully decorated with sweet peasand roses. The afternoon was spent in conversation, ‘after whick & delicious four-course lunéhgon was .acrved. The guests wei Mesdames E. Thompson, G. Neh. ols; J. Morgan, W. Fowler, {@. Ambler, A; artis, V. Browa, }D. Niohols,, W. Wright, A. Bro hy = Todt, J. Brown, 8. Saundbe, .~ -Monree;—W. ‘Brown «snd/N. 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Missouri Teachers’ Institute is being conducted by Prof, Tally, opening June 12 with au enrollment of 21. Mies Lucas of Bedford, Iowa, is attending the institute, Mr. Reuben Brown, one of the graduates of Quindaro, has returned home, Misses Eva and Gay Scott, whc are attending the instatute, spen Sunday in the city. Prof. J. L. F. Talton, Misses Lizzie and Oarrie Stephenson and H. Vivian Anderson of Liberty, are attending the institute. Miss Leach of Platte City, anc Miss Dydell of Weston, Prof. Har ris, Roscoe Ridge and Chas. Martin have enrolled in the institute. Misses Oldham and Brown enter tained the visiting teachers las Saturday evening. Everybody re ports an enjoyable time. LIBERTY. MO. Mrs. J. L. Falton has returned from Chillicothe, Mo. Rey. Swader spent Sunday in Parkville. Prof. Falton, Miss Anderson and Misses Carrie and Lizzie Stephenson are attending the teachers’ institute at Parkville, Mo. The A. M. E. Sunday school ap pointed the following as deleyates to the Sunday School convention Misses Carrie Stephenson and M Robinson. Miss Blanche Barker is visiting in Savannah this week. Wm. Johnson has returned fron Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City. Mrs. Georgi Black of Chicago visiting Mrs. Laura Robinson. ATCHISON LOCALS. Miss Emma Matthews spent a part of last week in Kaneae City with Mrs. Spencer. The Baptist State Sunday Schoo! convention met Wednesday in its atunal session at Shiloh Baptist church. There were many able preachers present, among thom Rey. A. Fairfax of Parsons, who delivered am excellent address.) Lf Alma, the little daughter,of Mr. and Mrs.E. C.Lett,'is visiting her grand parents in Lawrence. Mrs. M. Douglass is quite ill. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor had their snnual sermon preached at Forest Park Sunday. The pavilion was filled to its ut- most. Dr. Brown gaves brief his- tory of the society, after which an excellent sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Wilson. Said one, ‘‘Dr. Brown has the prettiest baby in town.” ‘‘Well,” said anther, ‘she doesn’t get her beauty from her father.” DO OWLS DIFFER? Have you ever seen an owl? If youhaven’t, let me say, come over here in our town and you'll see some every day. The bird owl rests all day from his nocturnal flight, but these owls work all day then stay up at the cluball night. LAS VEGAS, N. M. Mr. Charles Logan left last week to renew his fortunes in the south- western parts of Arizona. His many friends regret hie departure. Mr. Robert Burns expects to go to Oklahoma soon to bring his mother home. Rev. Franklin preached a worthy sermon last Sunday and the church was crowded as an attest of honor to his ability and fitness. _ Miss Laura Butler arrived last Saturday from Fisk university, at Nashville, where she has been at- tending school the past two years. She graduated this term and her many feiends gladly welcome her home again. The change in railroading caused by trains Nos. 9 and 10 being pulled off, has caused a scramble among all the passenger crews running out of here on the Santa Fe. Mr. J. W. Cargyle has taken a position here on the superinten- dent’s private car, and will movs his family here ina few days from Trinidad, Colo. evckee SSS sie