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Historical Society State House TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME VII. GOV. HOCH TO THE BAPTISTS! He Welcomes the Delegates to the Convention of the Western States and Territories. The Western States and Territories Convention convened with J. D. Rouse, of Evansville, Ind., as president Tuesday at the B street Baptist church of which Rev. Geo. W. Harts, D. D., is pastor. They will remain in session until July 2. The Womens' Convention, which is an auxiliary, met in session with the Convention proper. This is the first convention and is an auxiliary of the National body whose purpose is to thoroughly organize the Western States and Territories into a closer union in order that they may make a better report at the National meeting. There are a number of delegates from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri and different parts of Kansas. Among the prominent ladies who are active workers might be mentioned the names of Mesdames. E. Arlington Wilson, W. L. Grant, J. B. Windrow, of Indiana, S. L. M. Francis, of Henderson, Ky., S. G. Gladden of Milwaukee, Wis., Ida Cushinberry, of Indianopolis and and many others. The women closed their session Wednesday evening with an able sermon by the Rev. W. E. Gladden, of Colorado Springs, one of the most distinguished orators and statesmen of West. The church was crowded and the sermon elevating and interesting. GOV. HOCH TALKS. The convention proper convened yesterday morning conducted by Revs. Willim Bailey, D. D., of Ohio and P. B. Robinson, of Wisconsin. The address of Welcome on behalf of the state was made by His Excellency Gov. Hoch and responded to by the Rev. J. E. Ford, of Denver. Our own H.I.Monroe, president of the State Sunday School Convention, in a few well chosen remarks, introduced the Governor. Mr. Monroe spoke of the Governor representing the greatest state and the greatest people on earth, as well as the most historical on the map. He referred to such men as Jim Lane, John Brown, of Osawatomic, and told their struggles to uplift downtrodden humanity, and make Kansas and her people great. He said that although the highest courts of the land had rendered decisions abhorrent to the Negro, nevertheless he is succeeding. The Governor then responded by saying they had come to the greatest state in the Union, and that he had great sympathy and love for the colored brethren, and that while he brought no prepared speech, he had a long, hearty personal welcome. He then referred to his early experiences in Old Kentucky where his father was one of three men who made the first speech for Lincoln. That he had personal experience of the condition of the Negro and that his sympathy goes out for him. He said, "I choose my words when I say your race has made greater progress socially, morally and financially under more difficulties than any other race under the sun. The one hope for any race is a Christian religion, and as soon as the white man learns to accept this as a guide, the race problem will be solved." He stated further that as soon as the black man has accomplished trades of all kinds and the black woman has mastered the art of cooking, sewing, painting, /etc., they will have solved their own problem. He bid them welcome to to the great state of Kansas and invited them to visit the executive office (but not the mansion] a residence that was paid for by the tax-payers of Kansas, and yet we have the first time to hear of a Negro organization being invited to call upon a governor at the mansion. The Negroes of Kansas would at least be satisfied if they could march about the lawn and take a peep into the kitchen and stable and file out again! Rev. J. E. Ford on behalf of the Convention responded in a few pointed remarks. He said, "Although a good many of us were not born in Kansas or the West, still we are glad to have had sufficient judgment to come West and assist in building up the country. While men made us citizens, we are proud to say that God made us MEN." In a remark made by the Governor that he was a Methodist, and proud of the friendly feeling that existed between the two denominations, showing that the people are growing wiser, Mr. Ford in answer to the remark said that they were glad to have the Methodist with them, that she Baptist accepted all of the Bible from Genesis to Revelations and therefore there is room for the Methodist. Further, Rev.Ford said: "Now, dear Governor, the colored people have been fooled so often by what people say, that they have decided to judge them by what they do." This remark did not seem to jibe with the Governor's attitude toward the Negro in connection with the Jim Crow school law. Although the Governor smiled gracefully and nodded his assent, yet we could see that he knew to what Dr. Ford was hinting. He thanked the Governor kindly for his encouraging remarks and declared if followed would prove helpful. SIDE LIGHTS ON THE CONVENTION. As this was the first gathering of colored people addressed by the Governor since he attached his signature to the obnoxious school law which is trying to be put in force in Kansas City, and we were anxiously waiting to hear him refer to it. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson is secretary of the Convention and we are sure that a better equipped gentleman for the place could not have been found. Dr. Mitchell, of Kansas City, Rev. Geo. M'Neal, J. H. Vanlue, State Missionary and several other prominent divines whom we have not time to mention this week were present. The ladies of the several Baptist churches are taking their turns serving meals at the church for the delegates and visitors. WHITE BRUTE RUINS A COLORED GIRL! We would be glad if a few of our ladies would take a trip to the poor farm and see that white man's baby. There has been considerable dispute about the matter, but we can truthfully vouch for the baby at present of being the exact image of its father. This poor colored girl upon whom he afterward committed this crime, which he is now trying to dodge and say he is not the father of the child, was an inmate of the Poor Farm in Jefferson County, was taken out by this brute to work on his farm. The child is at the farm for inspection, and we would like for the people of this county, both white and colored who believe in white men's sincerity and and honesty to go and see it and be convinced of the hypocricy and deceit practiced by their brother in white upon the helpless. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 30, 1905. MAN WHO RVINED A SCHOOL GIRL SHOULD SUFFER FOR IT! The Mothers of This City Should Put Forth a United Effort to Bring the Brute to Justice-If the Mother Refuses to Let the Child Talk, Land Her Before the Courts. The people on the North side who want the brute punished that committed an outrage upon the 15-year-old High School girl who is now a mother can do so by getting the girl to divulge the name of the monster. A delegation of colored women from the Central Baptist church called upon Mrs. Thorpe, the police matron a few days ago with an affadavit said to have been signed by the girl last April exonerating a certain minister. This affadavit was sworn to before the child was born and, further more there had been no official accusation of this minister being the father of the child which makes the matter look more serious for the minister in question. What we want to know is why these ladies called upon Mrs. Thorpe if something was not radically wrong. Below is a letter from the police matron. Read between the lines: Topeka Kas., June 21, '05. EDITOR PLAINDEALLE, Dear Sir: In response to a request from a committee of ladies from the Central Baptist church, I send you this statement: From time to time, items have appeared in your columns insinuating that a certain minister in one of your churches was mixed in the scandal connected with the downfall of a young school girl. The committee referred to have shown me an affidavit from the girl herself stating that the minister is not guilty of the charges against him. I will say also that when I visited the family at the request of some interested parties, the mother of the girl was angry because I had been sent there, and refused to let me talk with the girl. After I had conversed with the mother awhile, she consented for me to talk with her, but then the girl herself refused to see me. Farther than this, I have no knowledge of the case. A reporter for THE PLAINDEALER called upon the Matron and interviewed her as follows: "Did you put forth an effort to secure the name of the guilty party?" she was asked. "Yes," replied the Matron, "and the mother and daughter refused to give any light upon the matter—in fact the girl refused to see me." "Was this the only visit you made?" we next asked. "It was not," said she, "I visited the house before the child was born and the girl in a slight way intermated who the father was. I can draw my own conclusions, but the evidence is too slight for me to make my suspicions public. Something ought to be done to stop these outrages on young girls. There are several instances where girls are being led astray by older women whose purposes are lewd and designing. A girl I taught in Sunday School and a High School student at this time, was arrested a few weeks ago, and the next day this class of wild women were around looking after her and I ordered them out and sent the girl home." How are we to protect our girls when ministers of the gospel are escorting them around when they ought to be at home with their families? There is too much familiarity between some ministers of this and other cities with young girls and married women. A minister should be dignified and a Christian at all times. He should not trifle with the affection of his congregation, but should devote his time to building up a higher moral standard among them. We are surprised to see every snide preacher that happens along placed in the pulpit without first knowing his reputation. We know of ministers who have been charged with some of the most revolting offenses placed in the pulpit to preach to our wives and daughters. A preacher with two or three devorced wives; a preacher charged with bigamy; a preacher charged with being the father of illegetimate children; a preacher who breaks up churches; a preacher who pays no debts and a preacher who is too lazy to work, is unfit to face a Christian congregation. With this class of men filling our pulpits, hundreds of young people stray into the path of vice and crime with the excuse that our minister does this or that and why not us? All churches should unite in the fight for a purer pulpit and compel their pastors to turn down such ministers. It is the height of gall and cheek for a man charged with such an offense to stand before a congregation proclaiming to be a Christian when half of the people know that he is guilty or charged with a henious offense. This is one of the reasons that people are not attending church as they did in days gone by. It is the duty of the people to see that the man who caused the ruin of the school child on the North side is brought to justice. As we stated before in these columns, if the mother of the girl knows who it is and is shielding the guilty wretch, she is an accessary to the crime and should be tried before a court of justice and given the full extent of the law for the part she is playing in this outrageous affair. Mothers, do your Christian duty! take hold of this matter and see that the brute pays the penalty. The National Defense League. 1 The object of this league shall be conserved by the creation of a healthy public opinion through the medium of public meetings and addresses and by appealing to the courts of Law for redress of all denial of legal and constitutional rights of the people. 2 This National league is not a political body and no person shall be debarred from membership on account of their color or political opinion. 3 Any person of the age of fourteen years and upwards without regard to race, color or sex can become a member of this league. 4 This league shall encourage and promote by all its influence that it may possess an unconditional loyalty to the government of the United States and to defend and protect the integrity and perpetuity of this nation. To inculcate a higher appreciation of the value and sacred obligation of American citizenship, to maintain a civil and political equality of all citizens in every section of our common country, anp to aid the unfortunate of all laws enacted. To preserve the purity of the ballot box. 6 To unite their forces and influence and to form a closer union and a better understanding among the people and to resist injustice, wrong and oppression; to aid in the work of prison reform. 7 To investigate and make an impartial report of all lynchings and other outrages perpetrated upon American citizens. 8 To assist in testing the constitutionality of laws which deny all citizens the rights guaranteed them by the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution of the United States. 9 To organize subordinate leagues in all places in the United States and all subordinate leagues shall hold their charter, power and authority from the National Defense League of the United States. WICHITA, KANS. Miss Stella Jones of Kingfisher, Okla. is visiting her sister, Mrs. T. Kennedy. Mrs. J. L. Happer and Mrs. H. F. Frazier, delegates to the State Federation returned home Saturday. Rev. William Clark of Enid, Okla. is visiting friends in the city. The Searchlight will celebrate its seventh anniversary at Odd Fellows' hall on July 4th. S. Kirk and wife of Hutchinson were in the city last week. Miss Callie Anderson, who has been visiting in the city, returned to her home in Newton Friday. Frank Bynum has returned from Manhattan where he has been attending college. W. I. P. S. club, an organization composed of twenty young girls, under the management of Mrs. Thos. Fines, will give a musical comedy, "The Isle of Spice," on the Fourth of July at G. A. K. hall. Mrs. Lenis Holbert was among the excursionists from Kansas City Sunday. J. W. Kimberling left Wednesday for Fratt on a business trip. On Tuesday afternoon of last week Miss Zella Ratley was given a party at her home in honor of her 15th birthday. An elegant three-course luncheon was served. It was a most delightful affair, and highly enjoyed by the large number of her young friends who were present. FT. SCOTT ITEMS On last Friday night the Smart Set club gave another of their excellent and swell soirees. Convention hall was secured for the occasion and the affair was a treat to all who attended. Cooling and refreshing delicacies were served in a manner peculiar to the Smart Set club. Out of town lovers of these recreations were present and glided over the glassy floor until the arrival of hacks and other conveyances forced them to depart. Everything was arranged in an elegant manner and, the Smart Set club will continue to prosper if given the hearty support given them on Friday night. Mrs. Thomas Parks arrived here last Monday from St. Joseph, Mo. where she has been visiting her mother. The quarterly conference of Zion Chapel A. M. E. church was held on Sunday last. In the absence of Rev, E. South, P. E., the services were conducted by Rev, Wade, the pastor. Rev. Green, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached an excellent sacramental sermon at four p. m. to a large audience. Rev. J. A. C. Wade will leave Saturday for Mound City, where he will assist Rev. Pinkston in a quarterly meeting. Rev. Watson, president of the Manisters' and Deacons' Union, is in the city and preached two rosemong sermons at the Shiloh and Mt. Zion Baptist churches on Sunday nights, respectively. He is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Hall. Beanie Kinard, who has been sick for seueral weeks, died last Wednesday and his funeral was conducted at the A. M. E. chuach Thursday. NUMBER 26. July Fourth! Stanley P. Mitchell is Working That Some Day They Might Be'Amply Below we publish a speech delivered by Mr. Stanley P. Mitchell before the Freedmen's club. Memphis, which organization is laboring faithfully and earnestly to secure pensions for ex-slaves, and is composed of the most prominent men of the South. Mr. Mitchell, editor and manager of the Southern Sentiment, is the prime mover in this cause and is doing everything in his power to arouse the sentiment in this country in favor of the idea. We think it is nothing more than right and proper that in all southern states which held slaves the law-making bodies should contribute to the welfare of those slaves, says 60 years of age and who are dependent upon some individual for support. We think, after three hundred years of service given by the ex-slaves in this country, felling the forests, building the railroads and, developing all the resources of the South, that something should be done to repay them for all these years of labor. The southern white man boasts of his honesty and chivalry. Let him now rise above hatred and prejudice and be magnanimous enough to reward these people' for their labor from which he has reaped a golden harvest, which he and his children are enjoying today and at the same time poking fun and making life miserable for that unfortunate class of Negroes who had to toil and suffer all sorts of hardships at the hands of the white man. "Pension the Slave" should be the war cry of the southern Negro from now on. Pension the slaves, for it is right and it the Christian duty of the white people to see that their law-making body make some move in this direction. There are several Negroes and many white men who would like to make this movement unpopular, but we say it is right, and if the white man would pension every ex-slave from forty years on up it would be no more than what should be done. We admit it might work a financial hardship upon the southern states, but it is no more than has been worked upon the Negro. We think it would be more fitting and popular if Congress would lend a helping hand in this matter and make a liberal appropriation to be used in the several states for applying it to old decrepit ex-slaves, for it is a burning shame to see so many of our old women and men who are living from hand to mouth for no other reason than they served the majority of their days for the white man, and giving all their time and labor to them. Let the Christian people of this country take this matter up and see what can be done. Following is MR. MITCHELL'S SPEECH. Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:I am pleased to have the privilege to address you in this great meeting. I have many reasons to be delighted in our coming together. Among other objects of this movement, there is none greater than patriotism. We should love each other, but beyond all we should not forget our parents. It will never be your pleasure again to meet together in the same sort of meeting as one you are now in. Your purpose is most commendable and soul-stirring. You all should feel enthused as we are planting in the hearts of our children parentage as OMAHA. NEB. Mrs. Jas. Hill and son Master James of St. Joseph, Mo., returned to their home Wednesday after a two weeks visit with Mrs. Hill's sister, Mrs. H. V. Plummer. Miss Lutie Bryant entertained a few friends Sunday at an outing at Riverview Park. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Miller formerly of Denver visited with Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Thornton last week. Mrs. B. B. Craig and daughter Miss Flossie M. left last week for an extensive visit through the southwest and old Mexico returning by the way of the Portland Exposition. Mr. John Philips one of the efficient waiters on the "Overland Limited" is at home for a few days rest. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Crawofrd left for Dome Lake Saturday, to spend the summer. Mrs. W. W. Lewis entertained Thursday at dinner for Mrs. John McWilliams of Lincoln, Nehr. Mr. and Mrs. George Catlitt have moved to their newly purchased home on north twenty-eighth ave. Many Omahans are contemplating a pleasant trip to Topeka Kansas with the K. of P. excursion July 29. At the home of Mrs. E. Scott, dinner for Mrs. John McWilliams and Miss Ruth Vanderzee of Lincoln. Mrs. M. M. McCary is making preparations for a visit to her old home in Detroit Michigan in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lewis of South Omaha and Mrs. Elder Scott of Omaha composed a party who left for Dome Lake Wyoming Saturday. Mr. John T. Fisher after a few days visit with Mr. John Bruce and daughters, Miss Gwendoline and Zenna left Tuesday for his home Monrovia, California. A pretty home wedding was that of Miss Beulah Bell to Mr. Fred Emory Wednesday, at High noon at the residence of the brides father Cyrus D. Bell on N. 31st st. Mr. and Mrs. Emory will go to housekeeping at once in their newly furnished home on 13 and Pierce. Miss Belle Hogan left Monday night for Atchison Kansas where she went as a delegate to the Sunday School Convention representing St. John A. M. E. S. S. There was a concert given at St. John's A. M. E. Church Monday night, under the direction of Mrs. J. Marsh, for the Sunday School. Mrs. Nellie Reed left Monday night as a delegate to the Sunday School Convention at Atchison Kansas, from Allen Chapel South Omaha. Mrs. Wylie Clement, of Oakland, Cal. will make a short visit in our city this week enroute to her home from Chicago. Mr. John G. Pegg who has been in the diner service between here and Denver, has been changed to the Overland Limited, running between Omaha and Oakland California. The rally at Zion Baptist church Sunday was a decided success, the amount raised being five hundreds and forty dollars. The pastor Rev. J. A. Benjamin wishes to thank the people for their generous response. Mrs. Rev. Pope left Tuesday for Topeka Kansas being sent as a delegate to represent the Woman Baptist Mission Society. Mrs. Rev. Bingaman and children have gone to Atchison Kansas to visit relatives. Rev. J. A. Bingaman the young efficient and energetic pastor of Zion Baptist church left Tuesday to attend the Baptist Convention of the Western States and Territories to be held in Topeka, Kansas. The principle theme under discussion will be the African Mission work. Mr. Dorris Thorton is at home with his family, enjoying his yearly vacation. Lawyer Fred L. Smith will leave about July 15 for an extended eastern trip. Miss Katie Lucas is still at Clarkson Hospital but continues to improve, under the care of Drs. Hutton and Summers. "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 E. EIGHTEENTH ST. Clean Linen and Towels. 1313 Dodge St., OMAHA, NEB. POULTRY Grates for Fattening Fowls We herewith illustrate a foul-fattening crate, used at the Ontario Agricultural College. This crate is six feet six inches long, eighteen to twenty inches high and sixteen inches wide. It is divided into three compartments, each holding from four to five birds, according to the size of the chickens. The crate is made of slats, except the ends. The slats are usually one and a half inches wide and five-eighths inches thick. The slats in front are run up and down ```markdown ``` and are two inches apart, to allow the chickens to put their heads through for feeding. The slats on the bottom are three-fourths inches apart, so as to admit of the droppings passing through to the ground. Care should be taken not to have the first bottom slat at the back fit closely against the back, as this will hold the droppings. The feeding and watering are done by means of a trough in front running the entire length of the coop. This trough is from two to three inches deep and is made of three-fourths-inch lumber.—Farmers' Review. Colda and Roup. Roup in fowls of all kinds is very dangerous to the whole flock. The hatchet is the best cure for it after the fowl's head becomes foully odorous. Roup starts from colds, damp quarters, foul air, and other causes. When a cold gets bad and runs into a form of catarrh it is then almost sure to go into roup. Burn or bury all fowls that die or are kill of it. Weak constitutional flocks are always troubled with colds and roup. Kill them off and try new blood. A cold can be cured in a healthy fowl by an application of three or four drops of coal oil in the fowl's nostrils. Never get it in the eyes. Put enough per-manganate of potash in the drinking water to color it. This is good for throat infections of all kinds and will prevent the spread of the trouble.—Parm Life. Wood Grouse. "The wood grouse is sometimes called the 'cock of the woods.' Early in the spring when the breeding season begins the male takes his post up on some elevation, displays his plumage in the manner of a turkey cock and utters a loud cry compared with the words 'peller-peller-peller' frequently with increasing rapidity, terminating in a sort of a gulp and drawing in of breath. The singular call brings the females together. The cock birds are exceeding jealous, especially of the younger brethren, whom they try to keep from calling or displaying themselves."—Wallace's Farmer. Wintering the Flock. It is of no advantage to carry a lot of fowls over into spring unless there is some object in view, and the poultryman is confident that it will pay to winter the birds. Before winter arrives there should be a reduction in the number as close as possible in order to avoid crowding. Room on the roosts and on the floor is a necessity when the ground is covered with snow. Select the best, and then select again in order to avoid mistakes. It is better to have a few good fowls that pay than to retain a large number that are unprofitable. Sand for Chickens The New York experiment station at Geneva has found that sand, both in a ration without animal food and in one containing animal food with bone enables poultry to make better use of the food eaten. This is especially the case with chicks. It was found that chicks did much better when sand alone was supplied for grit than when oyster shells were supplied either alone or in combination with sand. There appeared to be some unfavorable action of the material in the oyster shells upon the digestive action. Best Grain for Poultry. Oats will prove more profitable than other grain for feeding poultry, in spite of the fact that some poultrymen are opposed to their use. They are the best balanced of all the grains, and if kept before poultry all the time the birds will never eat more than they should. The large proportion of hull seems to be a relief to the digestive organs, which find solid grain too compact for best handling. Poultrymen that have fed oats for years are loud in their praise. Selling Eggs by Weight. In France official agents are appointed to inspect not only the number and quality of all eggs marketed but all eggs which pass through a hole of certain size are rejected. If eggs were sold by weight in this country with twenty-four ounces to the dozen as the legal standard what a relative difference it would create among the breeds. Everybody would be scrambling to secure fowls which would always lay eggs up to weight. GRAND WORTHY COUNSELOR Grand Court of Calanthe K. of P. PROCLAMATION (a)—Pursuant to the constitution, page 12, v. C., to meet at the same Knights of Pythias, E. Lewis, has issued Lodge of the Knights July, 1905, (b)—Therefore, Counselor of the Ordo hereby proclaim a der of Calanthe, shatter Lily of the Valley Court at 11 a. m., in their action of such business, (c)—All officers tend this session with reception committee, Lily of the Valley Court be made for your action, (d)—The Supreme officers and members come and spend a fee Harmony and Love, (e)—The reception escort you to your m. (f)—All Subordinates in their per capita to N. Water street, W. Mrs. M. E. Matlley and your Endowment, Ponca, Okla., Box 1 will be allowed repay has not paid up in the decisions and mandates, (g)—All Deputies their commissions, in their districts, m. [h]—All Past Court must pay in to maintain your memoir not be allowed a fee paid. Page 7 of you to be paid in to the Grand Court. Fee to Grand Registry. [i]—The Grand with the K. of P. informally. The Mrs. Ha tBotierder Mrs. Addella Mille Moten, Topeka. Let all our Ruler, and in the Done this 9t = Grand Court, Index of Kansas. (a)—Pursuant to Sec. 1 of Art. 8 of Grand Court condition, page 12, which requires the Grand Court, I. O. O. to meet at the same time and place as the Grand Lodge Rights of Pythias, and whereas the Grand Chancellor, J. Lewis, has issued his proclamation convening the Grand Court 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, hereby proclaim that the Grand Court, Independent Order of Calanthe, shall convene in the Temple Chamber of the Valley Court No. 100, Weir City, on July 25th, a. m., in their Eleventh Annual Session for the trans- of such business as shall come before us. (c)—All officers, members and visitors expecting to attend this session will notify Geo. Jackson, chairman of theation committee, or Sister H. A. Hampton, W. C., of the Valley Court, that suitable arrangements may be made for your accommodations. (d)—The Supreme Worthy Counselor, Supreme Courters and members of Sister Jurisdictions are invited to attend and spend a few days with us in the bonds of Fidelity, Mony and Love. (e)—The reception committee will meet all trains and set you to your respective quarters. (f)—All Subordinate Courts under this Jurisdiction pay their per capita to Miss B. Alexander, G. R. of D., 623 Water street, Wichita, and your Supreme Temple tax to M. E. Matley, G. W. C., 1155 Clay street, Topeka, your Endowment tax to Mrs. B. Bailey, G. S. E. B., Ca, Okla., Box 688, not later than July 15, as no Court may be allowed representation in the Grand Court which not paid up in full and complied with all laws, rules, sessions and mandates of the Grand Court and G. W. C. (g)—All Deputies are requested to forward to this office for commissions, with a report of the work accomplished their districts, not later than July 15. (h)—All Past Counselors and members of the Grand Court must pay in their 25c membership fee in order to contain your membership in the Grand Court. You will be allowed a voice in the Grand Court until said fee is paid in to the Grand Officers before the convening of Grand Court. You will, therefore, forward this said to Grand Register of Deeds on or before July 15. [i]—The Grand Court will assemble in joint session in the K. of P. at 11 a. m. to take part in the opening formally. The welcome address on behalf of the Courts, M. Ha tBotierders, Weir City; on behalf the Grand Court, M. Addella Miller, Lawrence. Response by Mrs. F. E. Ten, Topeka. Let all our deliberations be guided by the Supreme Court, 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 Kansas. (a)—Pursuant to Sec. 1 of Art. 8 of Grand Court constitution, page 12, which requires the Grand Court, I. O. O. C., to meet at the same time and place as the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, and whereas the Grand Chancellor, J. E. Lewis, has issued his proclamation convening the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias on the twenty-fifth day of July, 1905, (b)—Therefore, I, Maggie E. Matley, Grand Worthy Counselor of the Order of Calanthe, Jurisdiction of Kansas, do hereby proclaim that the Grand Court, Independent Order of Calanthe, shall convene in the Temple Chamber of Lily of the Valley Court No. 100, Weir City, on July 25th, at 11 a. m., in their Eleventh Annual Session for the transaction of such business as shall come before us. (c)—All officers, members and visitors expecting to attend this session will notify Geo. Jackson, chairman of the reception committee, or Sister H. A. Hampton, W. C., of Lily of the Valley Court, that suitable arrangements may be made for your accommodations. (d)—The Supreme Worthy Counselor, Supreme Court officers and members of Sister Jurisdictions are invited to come and spend a few days with us in the bonds of Fidelity, Harmony and Love. (e)—The reception committee will meet all trains and escort you to your respective quarters. (f)—All Subordinate Courts under this Jurisdiction pay in their per capita to Miss B. Alexander, G. R. of D., 623 N. Water street, Wichita, and your Supreme Temple tax to Mrs. M. E. Matley, G. W. C., 1155 Clay street, Topeka, and your Endowment tax to Mrs. B. Bailey, G. S. E. B., Ponca, Okla., Box 688, not later than July 15, as no Court will be allowed representation in the Grand Court which has not paid up in full and complied with all laws, rules, decisions and mandates of the Grand Court and G. W. C. (g)—All Deputies are requested to forward to this office their commissions, with a report of the work accomplished in their districts, not later than July 15. [h]—All Past Counselors and members of the Grand Court must pay in their 25c membership fee in order to maintain your membership in the Grand Court. You will not be allowed a voice in the Grand Court until said fee is paid. Page 7 of your session minutes requires all money to be paid in to the Grand Officers before the convening of the Grand Court. You will, therefore, forward this said fee to Grand Register of Deeds on or before July 15. [i]—The Grand Court will assemble in joint session with the K. of P. at 11 a. m. to take part in the opening informally. The welcome address on behalf of the Courts, Mrs. Ha tBotierders, Weir City; on behalf the Grand Court, Mrs. Addella Miller, Lawrence. Response by Mrs. F. E. Moten, Topeka. Let all our deliberations be guided by the Supreme Ruler, and in the bonds of Fidelity, Harmony and Love. Done this 9t =day of June, 1905, under the seal of this Grand Court, Independent Order of Calanthe, Jurisdiction of Kansas. M. E. MATLEY, G. W. C. Attest: B. ALEXANDER, G. R. of D. East on Southwest You cannot eat dining car of T be there with a disciplined for instead of a bru show how exce Chicago St. This Compa dining, library therefore offers ment and servi The Southwest Station, 5.55 Arrives Union It on the Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will be there with a clean one. A porter was recently disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk broom instead of a brush. These are little things, but they show how excellence of service is maintaine on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars on its lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equipment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. East on the Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will be there with a clean one. A porter was recently disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk broom instead of a brush. These are little things, but they show how excellence of service is maintaine on the This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars on its lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equipment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. G. L. COBB, Southwestern Passenger 907 Main Street, Kansas City, NEW FAST TRAIN, The Katy Flyer lives Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving at all capital Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas points same day. A NEW FAST T Leaves Kansas Cit principal Oklahoma the same day. Leaves Kansas City at 2:20 A. M. daily, arriving at all principal Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas points the same day. 3 Daily Trains from Kansas City Southwest. 2:20 A. M. 12:35 P. M. 9:00 P. M. the Agent or Write "KATY" Saint Louis. Ask the Agent or --- MKT TOPEKA, KANSAS, JUNE 9, 1905. Southwestern Passenger Agent Kansas City, Mo. MUSIC FREE!! A natural and Easy Way Different from AFY ONE can obtain all Music. Complete instruction elements. A Thirty-two pass to Music Teachers and Organists. We also have a PLAN which as entirely practical, for per person to Organize Singing Classes, business that will produce or financially and otherwise. We require expert MUSICAL TECHNICIANS will be submitted FREE OF WHO may be interested in this position to prosecute the business. Edward W. ORIGINAL CHARACTERIST (ESTABLISHED) 814 Walnut Street. Fred M. Stonestreet. Stonestreet Successors to J Undertakers an Natural and Easy System Different from Other Methods IFY ONE can obtain a practical knowledge of music. Complete instruction in all the fundamentals. A Thirty-two page Pamphlet sent to Music Teachers and Organizers of Singing Classes. We also have a PLAN which has been demonstrated entirely practical, for persons who have the ability to organize Singing Classes, to conduct that business that will produce eminently successful results socially and otherwise. It does not necessitate expert MUSICAL knowledge. This PLAN may be submitted FREE OF CHARGE to any person may be interested in this direction and are therefore to prosecute the business energetically. Edward W. Miller Co., ORIGINAL CHARACTER-NOTE MUSIC HOUSE (ESTABLISHED IN 1836.) Walnut Street. PHILADELPHIA M. Stonestreet. G. W. H. Stonestreet & Hamilton Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Embalms AFY ONE can obtain a practical knowledge of Music. Complete instruction in all the fundamental 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 energetically. ORIGINAL CHARACTER-NOTE MUSIC HOUSE. (ESTABLISHED IN 1836.) 814 Walnut Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. ```markdown ``` We carry one of the finest Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. SEVEN WONDER of the Americ Yellowstone N The Great Shosh Columbia River; N Big Trees of Califor Lucin "Cut Off," acr CAN ALL BE SEEN O -UNION AND CONNECT LEWIS & GLAD PORTRAND, OREGON, June 1 to Oct We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking er 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, SEVEN WONDERS of the American Continent: Yellowstone National Park; The Great Shoshone Falls; The Columbia River; Mount Hood; The Big Trees of California; The Yosemite Lucin "Cut Off," across Great Salt Lake CAN ALL BE SEEN ON A TRIP OVER THE -UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTIONS TO THE LEWIS & GLARK EXPOSITION OAKLAND, 09533V, June 1 to Oct 16, '05. Nearest U. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. SEVEN WONDERS of the American Continent: Yellowstone National Park; The Great Shoshone Falls; The Columbia River; Mount Hood; The Big Trees of California; The Yosemite; Lucin "Cut Off," across Great Salt Lake CAN ALL BE SEEN ON A TRIP OVER THE -UNION PACIFIC- AND CONNECTIONS TO THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION PORTRAND, OREGON, June 1 to Oct 15, '05. Nearest U. P. Agent. AND HE WENT FORTH CONQUERING AND TO CONQUER. Who is 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 man to follow him. Even the Apostle Paul lamented or the imperfection of the Jews' religion, because there was no God's blood shed upon Calvary's hill. Paul called himself a wretched man. Read Romans 7:24. But after Christ was crucified and his church set up, Poul says there is now no condemnation for them that are in Christ Jesus, who walk in the Spirit of God. Paul's answer in the eighth chapter of Romans, and the first five verses. There are many righteous people today because Christ has ascended on high and sent the holy spirit down. Christ said that the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, would teach us all things. He said he would approve the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. Now, anything that is reproved is brought to light, and anything that is righteous is of God and System from Other Methods. A practical knowledge of man in all the fundamental stage Pamphlet sent FREEizers of Singing Classes. which has been demonstrated persons who have the ability to conduct that line of minently successful results. It does not necessarily knowledge. This PLAN OF CHARGE to any one's direction and are in a business energetically. Miller Co., NOTE Music House. Died in 1838.) PHILADELPHIA, PA. G. W. Hamilton. & Hamilton, N. M. Knight. and Embalmers. lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka, Kansas. ERS An Continent: National Park; Stone Falls; The Mount Hood; The Nia; The Yosemite; Cross Grea tSalt Lake ON A TRIP OVER THE PACIFIC- ATIONS TO THE ARK EXPOSITION 15, '05. Nearest U. P. Agent. it is good. Wherefore Christ is justified in saying at the time there was none good but God, because it takes all the saints to make the body of Christ which is the church of God. So we are all members of one body when we obey God. And God is above all and through all and in all his saints, so all the love and goodness comes from the one God. Read Ephesians 4: 1-10, and see if I am right. I write you this message, friends, because the swift deceivers are trying to block the way of life, and many true hearts are broken, and many a tender soul is driven to distraction because of the wrong—so I say to all, live good, live holy, fear God and worship him; then you shall live. JOHN HARRISON. Junction City, Kansas. William Thomas, member of troop "M," Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Memphis, Tenn. in 1867 and served three years. He was at Fort Gibson, Fort Riley, Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cobb. Was discharged August oth, 1870. He wants to find two comrades who know him, and wishes to make proof of claim in order to get back money due him. Mr. Thomas resides at Junction City, is 5 feet, 4 inches high, weighs 136 pounds and is fifty-eight years of age. Annual Visitation and Proclamation Sunflower Grand Lodge, K of P. FAC Wichita, Kans., June 4, 1905 To all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors Chancellor Commanders, Grand Representatives and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Greeting: You are hereby notified that I will officially visit the Lodges in this Jurisdiction on the dates set forth as follows: Excelsior, No. 3 Topeka, Tuesday, June 13. Western Star, No. 1, Lawrence, Wednesday, June 14. Stringer, No. 14, Kansas City, Thursday, June 15. Enterprise, No. 27, Kansas City, Thursday, June, 15. Sprig of Myrtle, No. 22, Iola, Friday, June 16. Eastern Star, No. 2, Fort Scott, Saturday, June 17. Friendly Aid, No. 7, Parsons, Sunday p. m., June 18. Wesley, No. 17, Cherokee, Monday p. m., June 19. Pride of the West, No. 25, Cherokee, Mon. p. m., June 19. Morning Star, No. 18, Yale, Monday eve., June 19. Great Pacific, No. 6, Pittsburg, Tuesday, June 20. Sunflower, No. 24, Pittsburg, Tuesday, June 20. Weir, No. 5, Weir City, Wednesday, June 21. Syracuse, No. 28, Galena, Thursday, June 22. Bethany, No. 11, Columbus, Friday, June 23. Mineral Pride, No. 26, Mineral, Saturday, p. m., June 24. Samson, No. 15, Cherryvale, Sunday p. m., June 25. Oriental, No. 29, Coffeyville, Tuesday, June 27. Toas, No. 10, Wichita, Monday, July 3. Working Bee, No. 23, Wellington, Tuesday, July 4. Winfield Pride, No. 20, Winfield Wednesday, July 5. Prince Albert, No. 4, Arkansas City; Thursday, July 6. All Lodges which are delinquent in their Pythean Temple and Sanitarium 20 cent assessment must pay same on my visit, as a failure to pay this tax will effect their standing and representation in the Grand Lodge. Each Lodge in the Jurisdiction will be taxed proportionally according to membership to cover the expenses of my annual visit. Let every member be present. Fraternally yours in F. C. and B. J. E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. Wichita, Kans, June 4, 1905. To all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Chancellor Commanders, Grand Representatives and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Greeting: 1. Whereas, Art. 1V. Sec. 1. of the Grand Lodge Constitution Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas do hereby cause the Grand Lodge to meet on the fourth Tuesday in the month of July at 12 m. in each year at such place as shall be determined by those entitled to vote in such convention, and 2. Whereas the Session of the Grand Lodge held in the City of Topeka, on the 26th day of July, 1904 did determine and name the town of Weir City as our next place of meeting: therefore. 3. I, J. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, do hereby call the Grand Lodge officers and representatives to said Grand Lodge to assemble in the Castle Hall of Weir Lodge No. 5, at Weir City, State PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary McAdoo, defendant. To Mary McAdoo: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court for a divorce, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 27th day of July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk. of Kansas, in the twelfth annual session, on the fourth Tuesday, being the (25th) twenty-fifth day of July, 1905, at 12 m. for the purpose of transacting such business as may legally come before them. 4. The Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Lodge officers of other Grand Jurisdictions and members of Knights of Pythias Jurisdiction of N. and S. A., E. A. A. and A. in good standing are fraternally invited to visit the session and witness our proceedings. 5. All officers members and representatives will notify Sir George Jackson, Weir City, Kansas, chairman of arrangement committee, the date of their arrival, so that suitable arrangements may be made for their comforts. 6. Arangements have been made for visitors at $1 per day, board and lodging, by reporting to Chairman of Committee on arrangements on their arrival in Weir City. 8. The Committee on Reception will meet your trains beginning Monday evening, July 24th and ending Wednesday evening, July 26th. 8. All Subordinate Lodges must send in their reports on or before the 15th day of July to the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Sir I. H. Anthony, 1508 N. 3d St. Kansas City, Kansas and 25c semi-annual for each member carried on their roster. All Lodges that do not pay the per capita tax and special assessment or minutes tax, and comply with the Supreme Chancellors Proclamation on the Pythian Temple and Sanitarium fund (20 cents per member) will not be allowed representation in this session. 9. No Past Chancellor will be allowed voice in the Grand Lodge except they have paid their annual tax of 25c. 10. All District Deputies must send in their report to the Grand Chancellor on or before the 15th day of July. 11. All members entitled to the rank of Past Chancellor must bring with them a certificate, which will be furnished by the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, from their lodge to show that they are entitled to that rank. The rank will not be conferred on any one that does not produce such certificate and pay regular fee. 16. Remember also that the Grand Court of Calanthe will hold their session on the same dates. Proclamation by G. W. C., Mrs. Mattie Matley will soon be issued. 17. The following program will be observed, viz: Tuesday, July 25th, 11 a. m., the Grand Lodge officers and representatives and Grand Court officers and representatives and visitors will assemble at the hall procured for the session when the introduction of officers, representatives and visitors will take place. At 12 m. the Grand Lodge will convene in executive session for routine business. Wednesday, July 26th the Grand Lodge will transact routine business, Thursday July 27, routine business election and installation of officers and closing of session. The officers to be elected will be publicly installed on Thursday night. Let all our acts be characterized by Justice, Fidelity and Harmony and a Supreme desire to promote the best interest of our beloved order and that of its members. Thus done and signed under the seal of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the State of Kansas this 4th day of June, A. D., 1905 under Pythian Period the XLII (42nd). 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. Nothin to buy, sell or canvass. No capital required. Enclose 2c stamp for particulars, Address, JOHN SPOTTS, Department A, Topeka, Kans. International Order of Twelve. To the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. 777 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- HE WAS FINED $25. Jackson, Miss., June 25.—Benjamin Jones, a sexton, was heavily fined in the police court yesterday for the usual crime of cursing a corpse. The subject of the picturesque display was the mortal remains of an aged negro, Ned Hicks. As is customary, Benjamin Jones was sent for to take a measurement of the corpse, and he responded to the summons with alacrity. On arriving at the cabin the mourners were horrified to hear the sexton turn loose a stream of expletives that would have caused a South Sea pirate to hang his head in shame. Jones was arrested. In police court he did not deny the offense, but pleaded that his son was conjured by Hicks and that "the old scoundrel" ought to have died years ago. THE PROPER METHOD. Below we publish a clipping from the Press Dispatch showing that there are a few Negroes living in this country who are resorting to the proper method to obtain their rights. A crowd of white ruffians in Tennessee destroyed this man's business and forced him to flee to save himself from this lawless element who resorted to any method to destroy the lives and property of an honest citizen who is trying to regain what was lost and stolen by the same class from their parents three hundred years ago. Memphis, Tenn., June 23.—Alleging that his business fixtures were destroyed, his business ruined and that he was forced to flee the city under threats of violence and threatened with bodily harm should he attempt to incur the assistance of the law, Abe Walker, a negro who was among those run out of Union City in the race riot of May last, entered suit in the United States court in Memphis for $25,000 damages against J. C. Burdick, Will White, Walted G. Reynolds, Sam Ozley and Ed. Kirkland, all residents of Obion county. Below we publish a list of young men who are taking up land in north western Kansas. This is our advice to all to avail themselves of this opportunity. To the Editor: Your paper has urged the young negro to get off the streets and get land so here is a list of some who are doing that: John Vaughn a prominent farmer of Graham County writes S. Wm. Moore that the following young negroes have taken up homeseads in Wallace county. Miss Ethe Greene of Stockton. Prof. Ross formerly of Uorth Topeka. F. J. Barber of Nicodemus. John Clark Jr. of Nicodemus. Geo. Moore Jr. of Nicodemus. Mr. Stewart of Indiana. Fred Lewis of Nicodemus. T. J. Griffin of Nicodemus. Harvey Smith of Nicodemus. GET THE BEST! USE ONLY Taylor's Perfection Flour AND Taylor's Pure Buckwheat Flour Insist upon being furnished the above popular bronds of flour, and you will certainly get the best in the market. The Taylor Grain Co., TOPEKA, SKANAS. 333 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. Board $3 Por Week. Regular Meals 15c HOUSES to RENT. Neatly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping S. M. POWELL, PROP. Kanas City, Kas. Newport Restaurant TIBB STARNES. PRO. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. 1315 Dodge St., OMAHA, NEBRASKA WAITERS AND PORTERS' CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city..... 314-216 Francis St., - ST. JOSEPH, MO In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. E. W. Treadwell, the above named defendant, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Sophia M. Treadwell, and that the defendant, E. W. Treadwell, must, on or before the 22nd day of May, 1905, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court or the matter and things set toth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, custody of children, and alimony. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Print 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Agents wanted everywhere. 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 Nint-Cavalry band has been secured f 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. 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, $80 V. 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Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mall matter. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1905. REPRESENTATIVE When the talk of Hoch, of Marion for governor—the latter day Lincoln, the prototype of Roosevelt, the man of piety, the lover of humanity was started, it struck a responsive chord in the hearts of the Negroes of Kansas. Their enthusiasm for him knew no bounds, and their hearty support of the Marion man for governor will be a matter of comment throughout the coming years. Alas! we have seen him place his stamp of approval upon the passage of "black laws" by a Republican legislature. This act of his so shattered our faith in him until we are forced to ask: Is every hope in him to be blasted; every expectation disappointed, and every hope in him blasted? Will he like Bailey, whose crushing though just defeat forms one of the most pathetic chapters in the history of Kansas politics, undertake to undo the good work so well be- gun by that prince of governors and humanitarian, W. E. Stanley or will he profit by Bailey's experience? Under Bailey's administration no Negro was given a representative place. This was a mistake which Mr. Bailey did not have an oppor.unity to correct. The present administration at this writing is in the same category. No Negro holds a firstclass appointment. We have heard it said that Gov. Hoch's messenger, W. W. Fisher is to be promoted to a clerkship and, while we doubt the fulfilment of this promise, we do not hesitate to say that he is quite the equal of the best of the present clerical force in the state house. If the Negroes of the state of Kansas are not by all the laws of right and justice entitled to one representative place when one takes into account the loyal support the race has always given the Republican party,then in God's name, what can Negro speakers say when they go on the stump next year? COLUMBUS, KAN. J. E. Lewis, grand chancellor of the Sunflower Grand lodge, K. of P., was here last Friday night in making his annual tour. Miss Itah Barvell spent the latter part of last week in Weir, the guest of Mrs. Edward Durinton Mrs. A. D. Hobson spent Sunday in Neutral. The N. S. C. gave a delightful party at the home of Richard Officer Tuesday evening. They report a good time. Henry Officer, Willie Brown and John Weekly attended the carnival at Galena Tuesday. Dan Harrell, Roy Lytle and Lynn Poyater are here from Baxter working on the county jail. They will do some work on the county high school while here. Simon Brown and H. Mayweather of Weir were in the city Sunday. It is rumored that one of Columbus' fair damsels is to enter the matrimonial state next week. We wish her much happiness. Rev. John Lavender of Baxter filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The young men of the N. S. E. intend forming a mandoline club. There are several fine players and should they decide to form the club they will have one of the best clubs in Southeastern Kansas. Willie Brown, better known as "Doc" Brown, will leave shortly for Portland, Ore. to attend the Lewis-Clarke exposition. We wish him a pleasant trip. Rev. T. W. Kidd, former pastor of the A. M. E. church here was a visitor in the city Thursday and Friday on his way from the district conference. His many fiends were glad to see him. ATCHISON. Conference of the Omaha district convened at the A. M. E. church Tuesday and was in session until Thursday. Nick Chiles paid us a visit last week. We are always glad to have him with us. The young men of our city have furnished up some nice club rooms known as the Owls, at 314 Commercial street. The rooms are very elegantly furnished. They are taking the very best literature and the latest magazines and Negro papers. This club, composed of the very best young men of the city, is a very creditable idea. Geo. Brown and Wm. Edson are managers. Miss Hattie V. Anderson of Kansas City is visiting Dr. and Mrs. Grant Brown. Miss Hattie Ingram entertained Friday afternoon for Miss Willa Merriweather of Topeka. Those present were Mesdames Shaw, E. Taylor, Lutie Brown, Esther Hudson M. Moore, M. Johnson, Angie Korford, and Rice. Misses C. Wilson, C. Hunt, Ida Generals, W. Morton and M. Berdin. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent in games. The prize, a very pretty plate, was won by Mrs. Brown, who gave it to the guest of honor. A dainty Ancheon was served. Mesdames C. Brown and Maria Fletcher are on the sick list. Fred Smith visited in St. Joseph Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. B. Murray returned Monday from a week's visit in Kansas City. JUNCTION CITY, KANS. Rev. C. Wilson reports a profitable Sunday school convention at Atchison last week. Mrs. Paul Crews and Miss Lucy Holmes of Clay Center were visitors last week and were entertained on Wednesday evening by Mrs. S. Couch on East Second street. Thursday evening Mrs. James Richardson, 526 W. Fourth street, entertained for them, and Friday morning Mrs. Henry Washington, 416 W. Thirteenth street. A very pleasant time was had. They left Friday evening for home. Dr. Knight ls doing business in the city. J. W. Roy, the popular porter at the Bartell, has gone to spend the summer with his mother in Ellsworth, his old home. Julius Miller is able to resume his work at Ft. Riley after four months debilitation. NORTH TOPEKA Pride of Topeka Tent, No.36 in stalled officers Friday night. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, who has served as Queen Mother seven years officiated. The endowment was paid to the heirs of Dr. Eveline Reeves, who was a member of Madedonia Tabernacle, No, 93 last Friday night, excepting that due Willie Reeves, who is in the state hospital at Parsons. Colorado Springs, Golo, May, 27, '05. Western Negro Press Association meeting in the Ninth Annual Session at Muskogee, I. T., September 20th, 21st and 22nd 1905. To the Press:— Pursuant to the regular appointment under the Constitution. The Western Negro Press Association is hereby called to convene at Muskogee, I. T., in its Ninth Annual Session, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 1905. All Proprietors, editors, managers and correspondents west of Mississippi River are eligible to membership in said association and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to the members of the fraternity and the friends of the newspapers in general throughout the country, to meet with us at Muskogee to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in the United States of America. We also extend and expect all ministers and college professors, business men, professional men and women to join us in this meeting. Recent developments show the need of action on the part of the intelligent and thoughtful members of the race and the Press with the aid of the Pulpit must undoubtedly take the lead. The Official program that will be published later will be up to the usual high standard. We would again urge upon every paper and its entire staff to make this meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. The Executive Committee:— C. S. Muse, Chairman. Jos. D. D. Rivers, Denver, Colo; J. C. Trimble, Boley, I. T.; W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake, Utah; S. Ridley, Guthrie, Okla; W. R. Carter, Topeka, Kans; Albert Ross, Kansas City, Kans. The Secretary is ordered ta apprise the railroads of the convention and will request them to extend courtesies to the members and publishers of the Craft. All communications should be addressed to the Secret'y, at Colorado Springs Colo. Nick Chiles, President, STRONG CITY. KANS. Mesdames Lizzie Mclean and Callie Levell, accompanied by their sister, Miss Ellen Williams, returned from Iola the first of the week. Rev. Jackson spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. The Second Baptist Sunday school is planning for a picnic in the near future. Rev. Napper filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist church Sunday. MANHATTAN, KANS. Born, to Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Swindell Sunday, a fine boy. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Pitts are the parents of twin boys, born June 19. Rev. R. W. P. Banks preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday at 3 o'clock p. m. Quite a number of friends went to Wamego Wednesday of last week to attend the tenth anniversary of the marriage of Charles Lee and wife. ABILENE. KANS. The Abilene Browns swept down on Salina Monday with her base ball team and met with overwhelming defeat at the hands of Salina's baseball team to the tune of 13 to 7. The same teams will play July 4 at Abilene. Salina also expects a game with Wichita in the near future. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. M. L. Wagner, Plaintiff, v8 Purl M. Wagner, Defendant. The said defendant will take notice that she has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action, and that unless she answers the petition of plaintiff on or before June 27th, A. D. 1905, the said petition of plaintiff will be taken as true, and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant, on the ground of abandonment. I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. FREE! FREE! FREE! For Getting Subscriptions for the Kansas Weekly Journal, OFFER TO BOYS. Any boy who will secure ten new subscriptions for the Kansas City Weekly Journal at 25 cents per year each, making a total of $2.50, and will send the full amount to us together with the names and addresses we will mail to his address, postage prepaid, a beautiful watch, named "The Pride." Description as follows: The "Pride" is a model 16 size stem set, stem wind, lever escapement watch, with nickel finished movements. The case is finished in nickel, engine turned with shield design in center, and is fully guaranteed for one year under ordinary usage. OFFER TO GIRLS. Any girl who will secure ten new subscriptions for the Kansas City Weekly Journal at 25 cents each, making a total of $2.50, and will send to us the full amount together with the names and addresses, we will mail to her address, postage prepaid, a beautiful watch, called the "Lady Juliet," description as follows: The "Lady Juliet" is a six size, openfaced stem wind, stem set watch. It has a snap back bezel, plain, polished case with milled edge. The case is finished in gold, and the movement is gold finished and is fully guaranteed for one year under ordinary usage. The "Pride" is a beautiful nickel plated watch and will keep good time. It will make the boy's heart swell with pride when he receives it, and he will be proud to carry it as a time-piece. The "Lady Juliet" is a beautiful goldfinished watch, and the girl who will receive it will pronounce it a beauty and she will be proud to carry it. Boys and girls, here is your chance to secure some beautiful presents by doing a little work in getting subscriptions. Do not lose any time, but get out and secure the lists before it is too late. This offer will only hold good until July 1st, 1905. Write names and addresses plainly. And send money by postoffice order or draft, and address all communications to The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Mo. Please take note that names must be sent in all in one list and money must be sent with them, or we cannot send you the premium. THE KANSAS CITY IOURNAL. THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL Kansas City, Missouri. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. NORA MAY BOWLUS, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Nora May Bowlus, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed the above entitled action in the above named court wherein he seek to obtain a divorce from you and the custody of two children on the ground of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, and that unless you answer the said petition on or before the 14th day of July, 1905, said petition will be taken as true and judgment for the plaintiff rendered accordingly. I. S. CURTIS, Clerk CUTS Engraving Dept. of the Mail and Breeze (Departm) makes our CUTS. First National Bank Depository of the State of Kansas, Shawnee County and City of Topeka. Paid-up Capital $300,000. Surplus and Profits $110,000 Interest Paid on WM. SIMS, President. W. C. E. HAWLEY, Cashier. C. Foreign drafts on all print issued. Small accounts as well a attention. Wilson's Sum WM. SIMS, President. W. H. ROSSINGTON, Vice Pres. C. E. HAWLEY, Cashier. C. S. BOWMAN, Asst. Cashier. Foreign drafts on all principal points. Letters of credit issued. Small accounts as well as large receive the same careful attention. An Ideal Place to Spend a Pleasant Evening. Open Every Tuesday and Friday Evenings. Refreshments of All Kinds. Water. Good Shade. J Rowdyism. It's Head Best People. Church Lodges, Etc., Are Bell 'Phone 323 Admission, One Block East of T Frank R. V Refreshments of All Kinds. Music. Plenty of Good Water. Good Shade. Join Us. It's Free. No Rowdyism. It's Headquarters for the City's Best People. Churches, Societies, Clubs, Lodges, Etc., Are Especially Invited. Bell 'Phone 3232 Black. . Admission, Gents 15c Ladies Free. One Block East of Topeka Cemetery Gate. Frank R. Wilson, Mgr. INFORMATION WANTED. Mrs. Ella Allison, 118 Sycamore street, Ottawa, Kans., would like to have any information about her mother, Mollie Martin, complexion dark brown, brown eyes, straight hair; or of her step-father, David Martin, who was born at Smyrna, Tenn. They were the slaves of Levi White, and were last heard of at Kahoka, Ill. Mrs. Martin is 66 years of age and was a member of the A. M. E. church. Mr. Robert Allison, above address, would like to know the whereabouts of Elder B. Smith, whose home is in Caldwell county, Virginia, near Concord. He is a Baptist minister and was last heard of in '77, being then pastor of Long Mountain Baptist church. He was a slave of Milton A. Bishop, near Leesville, Va. If he can be found, the information of Mr. Allison's people can be obtained from him. I want 1 cornet player, 1 alto, 1 tuba, 1 baritone, and 1 good piano player—sight reader. Also two ladies, one to sing coon songs and one soprano—must be good lookers and all who answer this ad. must be ladies and gentlemen. We have a good show. State lowest salary. We open Sept. 4th. We travel in own special car, and are looking for performers. I also want a good musical director who plays a piano and a sight reader. I would like to hear from Charlie Brown, the cornet player. Address. E. A. CARTER. 1708 Tracey Ave., Kansas City, Mo. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. MAY STANARD, Plaintiff, vs. No. 23,290. FRANK H. STANARD, Defendant. To Frank H. Stanard, Defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in said court, for a divorce and custody of minor children, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein on or before the 15th day of July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered for.plaintiff accordingly. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CTRTIS, Clerk By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk 100 WANTED Time Deposits. H. ROSSINGTON, Vice Pres. S. BOWMAN, Asst. Cashier. capital points. Letters of credit large receive the same careful Summer Garden Real Place to Spend a Pleasant Evening. On Every Tuesday and Friday Evenings. Music. Plenty of Good Join Us. It's Free. No quarters for the City'sunes, Societies, Clubs, Especially Invited. 2 Black. . . Gents 15c Ladies Free. Oppeka Cemetery Gate. Wilson, Mgr. J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg., Leavenworth, Kansas, AGENT FOR Heim's Famous Beer. Sample Room in Connection. Orders Shipped to All Parts of the Country. SPECIAL BEEW-Kyffnour, the Best on the Market. MEET ME IN GALVESTON And hear what Texas has to offer. If you are not satisfied with your present location and want to better your condition, you should attend the Convention Northern Settlers At Galveston, Texas, April 21-22. Every Northern man looking for a home is invited to come—hear what is offered, and choose for himself. The First and Last Opportunity of the Kind. On April 18th, round trip tickets will be sold via the M. K. & T. R'y at less than one fare for the round trip. Ask the agent or write George Morton, G. P. & T. A. Box 911. St. Louis, Mo. 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W. S. HARRIS & CO., REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. Houses to Rent—Money to Loan on Chattel Mortgage. 'Phone 42 West. Room31 Wyandotte Bldg., KANSAS CITY, KAS P. L. PRATT, Sec. and Treas. ee TTD,"PHORE 995 8. { 830 toa verre omsqrOs hm ‘Sundays 9 tozs & mm, DR. A. GC, BRISCOB, PENTIST. ‘tat Kast Sixth Street, Oppouite Shawcee Grocery, - TOFEKA, KAS a a PM, B. JACKSON, M. D. Prysiorian aND SuRGzon Office 404 Kansas Ave. L. a18IND, TOPEKA, KANSAS _— Betz Puone 109x Mam Tol a. M. OFFICE nouns 12M. to4 P.M. Ind. Phone %9. {7t010P. M. J. M, JAMISON, M.D., PHysICIAN AND SURGEON Kxamloing Physician of the Knights and Ladies 2Protection, —— reabarerea cea OmMice and Residence, ‘$27 Mapison STREET. ——————————————— O, A. TAYLOR, M. D. PuysiotaN aND SURGEON §296)Kansas Ave, Ind, Phone 774. Calls answered day and night, 7to9 am Office Hours| 2to 4and 6 to 8 p.m. NEWS OF THE WEEK, Celebrate July Fourth at Wileon’s East Hill Summer Gardex. Mies Evelyn Baker was up from Kansas City Tuesday. ——- Mrs, E, Jackson of Colo, Springs is vieiting Mrs.Johnson on Ctay St. The City Federation will meet this afternoon in its last meeting for the summer. A. W. Harris stopped over to see his mother and sister on his way to Coffeyville, Kansas, The Golden Rod club will meet Jaly 7th with Miss Lizzie Cooper, 1413 Jackson street. The sewing circle of St. John’s A.M. E. church met Wednesday ‘afternoon at the church. Mrs. Herschel Alexander, after several months visit with her sister im Chicago, returned last week. Missee Hawkins and Beck left last Saturday morning for Denver and other points in Colorado to spend the summer. Miss Sadie A. Barker entertained at dinner Thursday about thirty of the delegates and visitors to the convention of the Western States and Territories. Miss Bertha Tipton of Emporia, Miss Jane Chiles and Miss Lutie Hawkins of this city attended the A. M. E, District S. 5. convention at Lawrence this week. Miss Mattie Miller, en route home from Oklahoma, where she has been teaching, spent Wednesday and Thursday in the city, guest of Miss Jessie Jones, North Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Oden lost their little baby daughter Monday morning. Interment was in the Catholiccemetery. They have the sympathy of their many friends. Mrs. M. Carpenter of Lowman Hill, has gone to Colorado Springs and Denver to visit relatives. Her little daughters are visiting their grandparents in western Kansas, Mesdames McBrown, Henson and Henson and Mies Kate Harris of Lawrence were the guests of Mrs, M. J. Harris and Miss.Lulu Harris during the Federation meeting. Mrs. H. Washington was ap- pointed state organizer for the Kan- aas State Federation. With thie one aot the Federation can be seen inhaling fresh vigor for expansion. Rev. H. B. Parks of New York passed through the city last Friday evening over the Santa Fe en route to Colorado's clime with his daugh- ter, Ruth, for the benefit of her health. Their many friends hope for her speedy recovery. Barbecue, base ball and a good time generally for those who visit Wilson’s Garden July 4, Just put in a new soda fountain at Bigbee’s 1800 Quincy street, Hon. R. C. Jones, 2 prominent banker of Everett, Kas., was a visitor in the city last week. Mr, aod Mrs. D. L, Waddington of Lawrence were in the city Wed- nesday to attend the funeral of their sister, Mra. Sarah Langston. Miss Minnie Langston Todd will leave shortly for Sheridan, Wyo., to visit her brother, Clarence E. Langston, who is eeaving with “*@” Troop of the Tenth Cavalry. Mrs, R. C, Sayles, of Kansas City, who has been the guests of Mies Eva Phillips the past week, returned to her home Sunday afternoon, = | Mes. Sarah Langston died very suddenly at her home, 135 Jeffer- son street, last Tuesday night. She leaves two daughters, a brother and other relatives to mourn her loss. ¢} The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Cherry, of 1018 Grand avenue, was held from Shiloh Baptist church last Saturday afternoon. Her son, Mr. Robert Mims, of St.Louis, Mo., wae at the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slaughter wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to their many friends for the many favors «nd kindness during the ill- ness and death of their little daugh- ter, Ellen, and especially to Dr, O. A. Taylor and Miss Pearl Monroe, trained nurse, who so faithfully labored to save the life of their be- loved one. Prof. Geo. W. Cable, formerly principal of the Madison school of Topeka for several years, now of Indianapolis, is now editor of the “Freeman.” Mr. Cableis ahighly educated and polished gentleman and we know that he will place the Freeman upon a high standard of editorial excellence, backed by a strong personal manhood, and it wilt be read with interest. Mre. Robert Buckner entertained last Friday evening in honor of visitors. Those in attendance were Mesdames Henry and Cornelius Henson of Lawrenve, Jackson aid Robinson of Colorado Springs, Mrs. May Branche and daughter, Gloria of Kauaas City, and Attorney J. H. '| Stewart of Denver, formerly of thii |oity. Progressive whist and othe games were the amusements of th evening. A pleasant time was had — (| Mr. N. T. Sawyer and brother .|who are conducting a laundry a ;|Kanaas City, Mo., are reported a doing a firstclass business. Wear glad to note this, as Kaneas Cit, -|could support 2 dozen colored laur -| dries, and this is the first one to t 8|atarted by colored people in tha Nleity. Weare sorry forthe youn -| Negroes of Kansas City who swat their idle moments and dimes i ‘| crushing the can” instead of bus YIness. They had better wake u ©) and arouse themselves toa sense « '|duty and try to procure some < "| this world’s goods. e — Fireworks at Bigbee’s., ee ee ee ee TO ee ee J. ORLANDO MITCHELL, President. W. A. RENTIE, Seoretary. A. G. W. SANGO, Treasurer Freedmen’s Land & Trust Co., Lands, Loans & Leases, (INCORPORATED. ) Churchill Building, © te your savings with us in stock and receive tenfold. Itis 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 im- proved and unimproved farms in any size tracts. Pratrig AND Borrom Lanps. , Write for circulars and information. ‘When in Muskogee come to see us. : 3 4 - The Freedmen’s Land & Trust Company. \- | The big Foprth of July cele- ‘bration at Wilson’s will be the only attraction for Topeka people. A New Enrerrnter.—Mr. An- drew Anderson, a thrifty young man, has opened a firstclass grocery store at 1400 Quincy street, in his own building, a one-story pressed bsick front. Mr. Anderson has been connected with Mr. John Fer- guson in the grocery business for years and is well experienced. He is alrpady enjoying a good trade. Weadmire young men who have pluck and energy to go forth and do business. He carries a full line of groceries and has in connection 8 firstclass meat market and feed store. Everything is neat and up to date, Encourage him, The next meeting of the State Federation will be at Salina, Kans, The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Miss Lulu Harris, Topeka, president; Mrs. Lillie Oarter, Lawrence, first vice president; Mrs. Frazier, Wichita, second vice president; Miss S.Trib- une, Kansas City, Kans., recording secretary; Miss Gertrude Solonion, Topeka, corresponding secretary; Mrs. W. W. Shobe, Salina, chap- lain; Mrs. Washington, Topeka, atate organizer; Mra. Scett King, Lawrence, historian. The ladies of Salina will no doubt equal if not surpass the ladies of Topeka in the entertainment of this body of ladies. Salina has some of the most pro- gressive and refined colored ladies in the state of Kansas. State House Employees. The following employees were | elected Wednesday by the Executive Couacil to serve as janitors at the state house during the ‘next two years: C. T. Bradahay, Topeka; Felix North, Topeka; Toliver Bizd, Topeka; J. W. Finney, Pittsburg; Walter Evans, Hutchinson; W. M. Johnson, Wichita; Jacob Zahn, At- wood; Ned O’Banion, Clay Center; William Jackson, Columbus; D. Hickman, Hill City; M. C. Peak, Paola; T. J. Jamison, Topeka, There were some surprises in the reduction of the force from 18 to12 men, especially in relieving W. H. F. Dimery of Lawrence, who was sppointed after the adjournment of the legislature. He was appointed by State Treasurer Kelly, who ine formed us some time ago that Mr. Dimery would be retained, but he refused to keep his promise and we are at a lossto know why. Itis am outrage to nave treated Mr. Dimery in such a manner, egpecially when he had resigned a geod position at Lawrence to accept this one with the understanding that the position would be for at least two years, '|which would have bettered his con- ‘|dition financially. He bas a large |family, and it works a hardship upon an honest laboring man to '|take him from a steady joband give ‘|him a temporary one, when he had ||been promised 2 permanent place. ,| As soon as these white politicians -{learn to keep their words with the colored republicans and not use ‘|them for their conveniences only, '| the better it will be and the better support they will get during the | battle of the ballots. TWO FOR ONE! _ The Topeka Plaindealer_ . Kansas City Star Kansas City Journal One Year - $150. A Very Rare Chance! 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. 339 N. Main St. WICHITA. ee Tan self Y0UR REAL Estate —————. & OR BUSINESS, . atter 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. © ALP. Tone Wilson,Jt. REAL ESTATRSPESIALIST,2 413 Kansas Ave., ,Toreka, Ks. —HOFEL WIKLARD,— 1009 St. Louis Avenue, North of Viaductand Union 8t., KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. W. M. AILSTOCK, Prop. Rates: $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 per Day. NICE ROOMS, Ice Cream and Soda Water. Florida Sleeper VIA} On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in con- nection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleep- ers 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 6:30P,M. A modernly equipped train, electric lighted cafe observation car, etc— the route of which carves the travel- er 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. BO LE Y 3 I. T, The Colored Town and Home of the Negro, One Year Old and 600 Inhabitants! | 8000 Acres of Land Surrounding Boley has Already been | Leased and Bought by Negroes. 20,000 Acres of the Best Land in the Creek Nation Surrounding Roley to be Leased and Bought by Negroes. T. M. HAYNES, Local Townsite Mgr., BOLEY, I. T. —]—————E—E—EE—————XT[T____{=—TC*wTwini=s”seE— DAY MIXER, NIGHT MIXER, SIM NICKOLS. HORACE BURKE. #&“THE ONLY WAY” .2 SALOON #% POOL HALL, FURNISHED ROOMS. . Open Day and Night. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. 1215-1217 East 18th St, KansasCity, Mo. Home Phone 2544. Lige Hendricks, Prop. hasopooiag and Face Massage MRS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK Hair Dresser and Manntacturet.... + Harr to Marcy Att ComPLEXions. Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Pompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and f—Hair Jew6lry.....sccsseees 220 E.5th8t, TOPEKA, KANS 0000000000000000000000004 wil Hill, Al. Rodgers. Manager. Proprietor. met ZANZIBAR” SALOON AND HOTEL. Hotel on European Plan, 12 elegantly furnished rooms. Gas and Steam heat, Fine Wines, Liquor sand Cigars POOL AND WHIST ROOMS IN CONNECTION. 208 Independence Avenue. KANSAS CITY, - - MO. $$O4060060606000000000000064 When in ATCHISON don’t forget Dt.ROBINSON’S RESTAURANT 623 Main Street, Just three blocks from Union Depot, Meals 20c. Mrs. Mary Robinson, - - Propr. rs =~ in Kansas City stop at Hote: Newport & a Ere el t 1807 Tracy Avenve. MRS. V, L. NORTH, Proprietress. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths, Gas sand Furnace Heat. Home “Phone 5327 Main. Kansas City, - - Missouri Local and Personals Ice cream soda at Bigbee’s. The best is the cheapest. Go to Bigbee’s. Mrs. Kate Blackburn is seriously ill at her home 69 Kaw, Independent 1193 and Bell 3241 red calls Bigbee. Mr. and Mrs. John Kelly have mov- ed to 518 E. 18th Street. Mrs. Teavault of Kansas City is vis- iting Elizabeth Scott on Fillmore st. Mr. John Kelly has taken charge of the Dining Department of the Hotel Troop. Good butter, fresh eggs, fat hens and spring chickens all the time at Bigbee’s, Mr. Jesse Lytle arrived from Chicago one day last week to attend the funer- al of his mother, Mrs. John Patterson is reported ser- iously ill at her home on Buchanan st. We hope that she may speedily recoy- cr. Mr. John Overr after several days visit with relatives and friends in this city returned to his home in Chicago last week. Miss Mary Booker died very sudden- ly at her home in Tennesseetown one night last week. She was formerly of Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. O. A. Taylor very pleasantly en- tertained in honor of Mrs. Jas. Robin- son and Mrs. Jachson, of Colorado Springs, last Friday. W. 1. Jamison, Ast. County Attorney was elected first vice president of the Literary and Protective Organization with headquarters at Chicago. We desire to thank our many friends who so kindly assisted in the recent illness of our dear wife and mo- ther. Wherein we are unable, yet Hea- ven will bless you. J. R. Lytte and Fasaty- Mrs. ET. Branch and daughter of Kansas City, Kansas have been visit- ing in the city for the past few days, the guests of Mrs. Wm. Moody and Mrs. J. M. Wright. Mrs. Branch is ove of the Ieading ladies of Kansas City, avd her mazy friends were elated over -her visié in this city. A few members of the 9th Cavalry ba d were in the city last Sunday, ‘among them Mesere, W. Tullis, Rebert Brooks and Claude Lee,and they speak in the highest terms of ‘Topeka, and are looking forward to the time of the re-union, when all of the Ninth Cavalry band will be here mounted on prancing steeds. The Elks have opened up their new darters over Lee’s Drug Store and it can be said without fear of successful cor-tradiction, that they have one of the finest clubs in the state. Their rooms are beautifully decorated and illumin- ated with a large electric chandelier, and the papering and painting the finest to be found in the city, thus making their quarters home like and comfortable and a most desirable place for the members to spend their leisure hours. ‘The Undertakers held their annual session at the Auditorium this week Mr. L. M. Penwell who is president, and who owns one of the largest un- dertaking establishment in the state lo- cated at §t2 Quincy, is making it pleas- ant for the visitors, He is one of the most distinguished and polished gentle- man one would wish to meet; he is a thorough business man, honest and up- tight and will make the association a success while he is president. Miss Mable Ware died at the resi- dence of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Adams, last Tuesday after anill- ness of several months. Her mother who has been in Chicago for some time was with her during her illness and at the time of her death. The deceased leaves a number of rel- atives and a host of young friends who mourn her untimely demise. Interment was in the Topeka Cene- tery. : We are glad to note that, Miss Portia M. Washington, the fine and cultured daughter of Prof. Booker T, Washing- ton, was graduated last week from the Bradford Academy at Haverhill, Mass This institution is one of the leading institutions in the country, and Miss Washington enjoys the distinction of being the first colored person to be graduated from there. During ker four year’s course, she has been very popular and has gained quite a reputation in music At the graduation exercises she rendered a piano solo. Miss Washing- ton will further continue her study of music at Berlin. Mrs. J. K. Lytle, who died at their residence at $20 Kansas Avenue last Friday evening after an illness of thir- teen months, was born in Atlanta Geor- gia in 1854. She was married to J. R. Lytle at Murfresborro, Tennessee, July 25, 1869. To them were born eight chil- dren, six of whom survive. They are, W. F., Mrs, Lutie Cowen of New York, Jesse, Charles and Miss Corrine; all of whom were present at the funeral ex- cept Mrs. Cowen and Birt, who reside in New York. Mrs. Cowen having on- ly recently returned home after spend- ing several months with her mother dur- ing her illness. Though Mr. Lytle tried every remedy and consulted some of the most prom- inent physicians, yet they were unable to cure the dread disease of cancer, from which she suffered so long and ‘which was the direct cause of her death. _ Mrs. Lytle, in early life taught school in Tennessee, and after coming to this city won the friendship of a host of people both white and colored. She was a member of the Church of the Assumption, one of the leading Cath- olic churches of the State, from which her funeral was held at nine o'clock Monday morning, Father Zonscuero of- ficiating. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Mr. Robert Buckner, one of the weal- thiest men in the West contemplates taking a trip to South America this fall. He will visit the most important cities of that country with the view of locating. Mr. Buckner is disgusted with the bitter prejudice of the west against the Negro, and wishes to go where he can rear his children without their be- ing surrounded by this great barrier of prejudice on account of color and prev- ious condition. We do not doubt but that he will succeed if he decides to make this change, as he is one of the most successful contractors in Kansas. He has accumulated wealth in building residences mostly for himself. At one time he owned,in the neighborhood of thirty houses, some which were among the finest in the city. It can be safely said that Mr. Buckner has as much ready cash as the average man in To- peka. He is disposing of mest of his property at this time, looking forward to his future change of places. He is a conservative and quietly dis- ‘posed gentleman and never makes any attempt to display his wealth or ability. He is an Ohioan by birth and has lived for years in Canada. He came to Kan- sas about seven years ago, and his every attempt since settling here has seem- ingly meant success, Mr. Buckner has a host of relatives here and a host of friends as well who hope for his con- tinued success. Mr. Geo. S. Oliver, who is em- ployed in the Palace Clothing store, has returned from an extensive visit in Nashville, Tenn., where he vis- ited with parents and friends, He speaks very disparagingly of that portion of the country. He says the southern whites are still chuck full of prejudice against the Negro. While the whites employ colored men, they do not consider them as being entitled toan equal chance in life. He says that “Jim Crow” street cars will be put on in Nash- ville July 1, Mr. Oliver visited the Baptist Publishing House and says it the greatest concern he ever saw operated by colored people. The colored people are progressing fairly well under the surrounding conditions of the country. Celebrate the Fourth at Wilson's Garden. Grand display of fire works at Wilson’s July 4. Barbecue and picnio at Wilson’s Garden on the Fourth. The famous Ninth Cavalry ball team and Page's Gisntr will play at Washburn park on the afternoon of Saly J. Rev. J- F.C. Taylor has been in attendance upon the District Sun- day School Convention of the A. M. E Chureh this week. NOTICE. i wish to call attention to the photographic exhibit of Negro enterprise for the New York meet. ing of the National Negro Business League, Aug, 16, 17 and 18. I hope no one will failto furnish a Picture. Last year Topeka had more pictnres than any.one other city, and this year we want more than before. “Persons living in towns which will not be repre- sented are also requested to furnish pictures and mail them tome. All pictures will be cared for and re- turned the same as when received by me. Esch picture should be carfully labeled, stating what the picture represents, IRA O. GUY, Sec., Topeka Negro Business League. ‘ é WARREN M. 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Now......10 13 15 18 25 Foster Willi Foster Willams, . Has one of the cleanest and best ~ stocks of GROCERIES in Southern Kansas. When in need of anything see him. Coffeyville, Kansas ee IIIT IO FD OOOO OOOO OOOO OOOH OOS OOOOH O48 ° ° Comfort in the Sick Room. + V——— Depends on many little things. Trained nurses know what is wanted—an atomizer, with a mild disiafectant, to spray the room and make the air clean and refresh- ing; a thermometer, fresh absorbent cotton, ahot - water bottle—a dozenlittle 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. Prescripions’ a Speciay. Ind. Phone 743, Bell Fhonesti.| o® 732 Kansas Ave. mm INS Sx INSURED? CXS AS.) ——— EY it Ani - Knights and Ladies p Gye 3 i a Eo | w & of Protection pa ff A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE e % SOCIETY CrrEw i mcorporated Under the Laws of Kanags, Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue policis for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20, This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States, Every intelligent Negro should catry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms. Libesal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. 7 P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas J.H. CHILDERS, Nafi Sec., - Headquarigrs: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeha, Kansas. We teach you Shorthand and Typewriting at your home. Type- writing 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. NOTICE, To Whomit May Concern: My application fer Permit to sell intoxicating Inquors aceording to law at gar Kansas Avenue, in the Third ward of the city of Topeka, is now on file in the office of the Probate Court, Shawnee connty, Kansas, Thehearing is set for Monday, June 26, 1905, at 9 a. m. E, S. LEE. First Published May 26, x05. MILLINERY INSTRUCTIONS From 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. at 620 Jack- son street, North To- peka. For particulars address MISS NANCE, 512 Western AVENUE. : » %&#€ - « weg ™s ote Prot. Geo. W. Jac:son merged the Quindaro Band with the 23rd Regi- ment dand last Sunday and practiced attheir hallon Kansas Ave. They afterwards serenated the leading hotels of the city. The 23rd Band is now composrd of fifty musicians and the Professor 18 highly elated over the suocess made by merger and will give Topekasome fine music during there-union at thefaie greunds, along with the 9th Cavalry Band of Ft. Riley. 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If you believe in saviog your husbend’s, brother's of father’s earaing’s you will sead 2 cents today for our illustrated 32 page Catalogue. “Not to surprise yeu would surprise us.” The Albatroes Supply Coc: 35 134 Pros ‘Apa.. Canane Clty, Kay oes ——EoEooSSSSo Send me your names at once. Your Age, ex-Master’s name and your postefice address, Read for saoae RRJOIGING IMPOR” se: some sea ee hs, om BP. gant Azenta'to Randle my work, Big ay. ES EE SE ee ee ee ee In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bessie Carhart, Plaintiff, vs Edgar L. Carhart, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Edgar L, Carhart, Defendant, Greeting: You will take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court, for a divorce and custody of child, and that unless you answer the pe tition filed therein by the 10th day of June, 1905, the petition will be taken as true, and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff secordingly.' [szax] LS. Corrs. Clerk District Court. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OR TABOR. SASDLHNAULES. Number x Mrs. Lula Buford, 2509 North 6th Kansas City, Kans. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chest- nut St, Iola, Kansas, 3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Main Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5 Mrs. Mollie Spencer, soa V. St, Atchison, Kans. 6 Mrs. Fronia McCloud, 118 S. Mul- berry St, Ottawa, Kans. 7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 506 N. sth St, Salina Kans, 8. Mrs. Anna Fallings, Cherry- vale, Kansas, to Mrs, Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass, Lawrence, Kans. 11 Mrs. Jennie Flod, 406 Oakland, Kan- sas 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. nel 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, ax St, T. Granda, Parsons, Kans. 29 Mrs. Alberta Chivers, aro N. oth, Leavenworth, Kaas, 36 Mrs. Laura Bright, 20g Ohio, Leay- enworth, Kans, 3a Mrs. Ida B. Willis, 1036 Jews Ave, Butte, Mont. 33 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box gl Alliance, Neb. 34 Mrs. Mattie Miller, 335 West 1th, Wichita, Kans. 35 Mrs. Fannie Washingtoa, 6ay N. 27, S. Omaha, Neb. 37 Mrs. Mary Roberson, 1o1r Maple St, Atchison, Kans. 38 Mrs, Patsy B. Gooding, Box 334, Wier City, Kans. 52 Miss Jennie Alexander, 948 Pena, ! rs, 11a Kanes City, Kans. 77 Mrs. A, Pickens, aso E. 1gth., Tope~ ka, Kans. 85 Mrs. Ella Cornish, N. Topeka, Kans. 89 Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1204 Dedge, Omaha, Neb. ot Ms. Ella Golden, 310 N. 12, Ousaha, 92 Mrs, Mary L. Williams, 717 C. St, Lincoln, Neb. 93 Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave. N. Topeka, Kans, 559 Mrs. Christena Bell, 294 N. Wil- lizm St, Desdwood, S. Dakota. 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308-1 St. Colley- ville, Kans, 777 C. MS ADDRESSES 333. Number. 1 William M, Watkine, Box 184, Wher City, Kans. * Coben ka enn Me Coffeyville, 3 Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound, Atchisss 4 Geo. C. Tucker, 1313 Dodge, Omabs, el 5 J.T. Howard, 120 Kan. Ave, Topele 8 RM. Bingham, 1797 E Oak St, Ft Scott. Kana. 10 J. H. McKinnis, ary Sherman Leay- enworth, 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 R. H. Hudson, roy S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kans. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. asth St,S, Omaha, Neb. . 17 Allen Garner, 704, E. 12 St, Colfey- ville, Kans. : 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St, Lawrence, Kans, 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. srd St, Kansas City, Kans. - 6o Wesley Osteen, 1214 Lane St, To- peka, Kans. 72 John L. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. 18 James Thomas, 385 Lake St, Salt Lake City. 536 J. W. Barbee, 294 Williams Se, Derdwant © Tbe SERS well as patriotism. History will, after you have gone to that long and dismal sleep, mention the great work in which you have enlisted. I am proud to say that I have battled for my people and some of you here know my hardships, nevertheless I am with you, God is with me and we are standing out for right and I am sure right has never lost a battle. Some times our way is hazy. Some times we seem almost ready to deny. But beyond all we must stand at the sail and watch the tide if we would be delivered. O, God! Thou heavest the prayers of the righteous. We would that Thou not forget us. Such were the pleadings of our forefathers. Some want to say we have more sense than they possessed, but beyond all we must say none of us have more purity than they, and the band of oppression was slacked upon their shoulders. I ask the patriots: Do you have confidence and faith in man and God? THIS NATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS WRONGS. I believe that from my heart. I believe all men must be judged for not doing right. We have others who say the same thing in an ordinary conversation, but they fail to believe what they say. The best evidence of their failure to believe what they declare is doubtless proven in one sentence. Ask them are they willing to ask the nation for an adjustment of wrongs perpetrated upon you. If they don't answer in the negative directly with only a few exceptions, I regret to say they dodge the issue with subterfuges. DO YOU BELIEVE IT WILL EVE BEY? Such a metaphor or misnomer follows the weak-kneed Negro. I will say we must stop, think and act. We haven't time at this hour to dig into such hill-side mushrooms. But I must say such little Negro-jacks should be pushed out of the race—men who will, by cunning and misapplying methods, abuse the rights for which thousands of brave men died that they might exercise manhood. I have more use for a buzzard than I do for an underground hog who is attired in human clothing. You have stood out against all comers. You have held well to the things which were good. You have been tested by the fires of disparagement. You have been tried by the courts of law. You have been cursed by the would-be BIG YOU and LITTLE 1. But we have today the good will and the best feelings of that element of people who run the goverment. We have several unspoken international propositions yet to be sprung if we fail to get heard here at home. Remember the British and the government or Germany might yet be called into this agitation. We are timid to say that parts of Africa may yet be measured in the subject of pensioning slaves here in America. I am of the opinion that all who figured in the spoilation of human rights should well share in the restoration of conditions which will put the Negro to the actual state he would have been placed had it not been as it was and as it is today, because of the conditions which exist. I do not dare to discuss the international questions as I see them in this great subject; for I have ultimate confidence in our people here at home doing the thing which is right, and forever settling this great question. Some will ask what has Germany to do with the ex-slaves in America. Another will say England has nothing to do with it. No doubt some may laugh at my expressions as to Africa being a probability in this discussion, but all of those synopses do not render an impossibility. I am simply reviewing within my own imagination causes and effects as I see history almost ready to repeat itself. I will be glad for you to keep posted with this international idea through our official organ from time to time. It will pay you to read and run. I have given you one of the insights on this subject from a standpoint of causes and effects in part. But I have not given you the later position we are placed in. Leave aside the rights of men under the constitution; let us evacuate our position as to all of the rights of others being given to us, and for the sake of argument to convince the man who says this nation won't hear the petition of Negroes and that if put itself on record as a shelter of paupers, and that the white man will not be taxed to take care of the former slaves, and such will bankrupt the government. Let us accept all of these sort of misleading statements, then I call your reasoning forces together to ask you will you be pleased to listen at probabilities and feasibilities. GIVE TO EACH SECTION OF COUNTRY Such was the expression of a prominent southern man who fought in the southern army, who delivered a speech in a public meeting at Washington in the year of 1903. He said he had no social love for the Negro, and that he believed the white man came into the world first, and always has been first and will always be first. But the South had a tender place in her bosom for the old time colored people, particularly the "Uncle Tom and the black Nigger Mammy" class, and he for one thought the way to give the South an equal proportion of the public money was to find some way to take the old Negroes off the direct taxes of the southern white man and put him on himself as a race; that is, let the old Negroes who were loyal to their masters or those who went to war as servants in the Union army be placed on the pension list along side of the soldier, and such would bring about more of the center of the ends to which the public money is being distributed. I am of the same opinion as to the distribution. I am sure the South can be benefitted, also the Negroes and whites of the North. First: There is a precedent established by the government to give relief to its distressed citizens, matters not whether on land or sea. We have an element of unfortunate, depraved and helpless people who are not the cause of their condition. But since we have a cause, the effect is such that we are forced to appeal to the root of the cause for relief. Second: The British government under its Colonial Protectorate, introduced the cause by forcibly detaining and holding in subjection slaves in early days. But when the people who inhabited the colonies on this side rose up and fought for freedom, many of the slaves who were then held in servitude expected a brighter day. They looked for the new dawn of a more beautiful sunlight. They went to the battlefield to fight not only for their freedom, but also for their masters' liberty. They fought, yea, and many of them died. It was at Bunker Hill, it was in many other battles that the Negro slaves shed their blood to formate the bars that made "Old Glory," our flag, play in the winds with its Stars and Stripes. The stars may represent the white men who fell on the field of battle. If so, we are proud of it, for it was the innocent blood of Crispus Attucks and other Negro slaves that made the stripes in our flag. It was the slave that opened the revolution which meant independence, as they thought, and liberty to all. But to my regret I am forced to say the slaves of the revolution did not only fail to get a pension for their gallant fire on the British, but they also, under the same flag that they died to make, were held as cattle for eighty-four years after the smoke of the first battle had gone upward. We feel that we have a grievance. Such is the second reason for an appeal to this great and powerful nation which boasts of its liberty and freedom. Third: In the Declaration of Independence, I am informed that there were some concessions and diplomatic treaties made as to the slaves being freed and given an indemnity. Mr. Benjamin Whipple, Rush and Jefferson were all strong advocates of the constitution, the latter being a member of that great committee on constitutional law. He had the following sentences put in the American Declaration, that there would be no doubt as to the slaves being freed at once, seeming to foresee the probable conditions which might arise. Therefore, dear friends, read the Declaration of Independence: "All men are created equal. That they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among them are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Upon this holy and national decalogue I am resting our plea. All of the three reasons mentioned so far are based entirely upon the failure of the government to enforce its own agreement under the declaration as stated and as you, I am sure, are able to see, which was not only a violation, but a damage to the citizen who made a subject of the national wrong, an outrageous calamity which existed in a free country [in name] when the very breath that perpetuated its life was the pregnancy of the conditions which made all men free men and not slaves. In quoting reasons for our plea I shall not, as I said, explain all, but hope you will consider that all nations of civilization are under certain universal law. I am not sure if the ex-slaves have not a grievance which reaches out so far that the powers of the world not only Congress of the United States could be consistently appealed to, and no doubt an adjustment could be gotten at a moment's notice if matters were properly put. MANY EX-SLAVES TAXED TO HELP PAY EX-CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS. Because of the friendly relation of the ex-slave owner and the ex-confederate soldier the ex-slaves who were fortunate to get into living circumstances are paying taxes on personal property to maintain the state pensions, giving all property and in some of the states, I am informed, a part of the revenue from taxes go to pay the confederate soldiers with all the bitter race and Negro philistinisms. Not one Negro, North or South, has said a word against paying taxes to help keep up state pensions in the South. In fact, nearly all of the best thinking Negroes that I have talked with seem to be willing to do all they can to aid the old state veterans in such a way as the house of law makers in each state may decide. At the same time we know such is not in the return a drop in the bucket to what the Negro is getting out of the white man's tax. Yet, my aim is not to show equals, and what we should rely upon for our future hope in this battle. But I wanted to show that the best thinking colored people are willing to do all they can to bring about a better feeling with our white neighbors. At the same time I will say to you, as Mr. Wyatt of Arkansas, a very prominent colored man, said at Little Rock during the time an attempt was being made to oust the Negro schools from the white man's taxes. Mr. Wyatt was an appointee of Mr. Cleveland at one time and of course he was heard by the Democratic committee which had up their sleeves the idea to separate the Negro school taxes. The Negroes of the state had Mr. Wyatt to go to their relief. He did so and won his battle in the defense of Negro schools on this sentence alone: The ex-slave and the master are united through the test of the past and the test of the present. We are glad to pay your old veterans of war. We have been helping to do it in this state for years. We know you are our friend; you never fail to come to us in need. If we continue as we started—all helping each other—we will succeed. I want you to let our schools keep open. I want the Negroes to keep feeding the state pension fund that our friends may live long, because, when you are gone, the Negro had better get. PENSIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COME FROM INTERNAL REVENUE. It is not like state pensions. 'No one is assessed to pay federal pensions. The money comes from the taxation on whisky, brandy, opiates, import duties and other sources. Naturally the consumer of these things I have mentioned pays the manufacturer, shipping, insurance, and also the revenue. I simply want to show you that our internal revenues are not raised by direct taxes. Therefore, no man can rightly say that such would work a hardship upon the taxpayers, because the taxes are not raised in the same way as in the state. To take 600,000 old ex-slaves off these direct taxes of the people in the states and put them on the pension rolls, would by no means add a burden to the people, but such would lift the so-called white man's burden, and put the Negroes, or at least the ex-slaves, on themselves. We can never, and never will be a race until we have acquired self-reliance. I say this because the fool will express the same words with the wrong application in regard to this great national subject. When you are paying a general tax and not receiving your portion of the general distribution, then you have a grievance. The idea conveyed by the gentleman whom I have quoted was to show at least three features for relief. First—He seemed to have his own race at heart. Second—He did not fail to have in his mind the necessity of trying to aid the ex-slaves who had been true to both armies in the days of the 60's. He said he was raised and nursed by an old "nigger mammy." While some of us may not have our ideas of the way the statement was made no one fails to appreciate the principle behind the expression. This subject with white men is not considered in a social light. It is one of taxation. I am sure if you are to be men and women you should also see this subject in one of light and reason. I am surprised to hear that some of our people have been agitating the weak side of another subject, instead of considering the fullness in the premises. We have no time to talk about bankruptcy of government in adjusting a great national wrong, that should have long since been settled. No man loves the government better than we. That is why we should seek to keep its name in line with that of all other popular governments. I shall ask how can the people in the government break themselves as long as they stay in the government? Everything used by them is purchased in the government and worn and consumed right here where it is purchased. Such an expression simply shows the weakness of the individual. The government is the people—without the people we have no government. With the people's money in circulation, instead of being in the vaults at Washington or being spent in acquiring new territory, it will encourage and help the people, instead of bringing them into poverty. No one will pay any attention to such a cry at this late date, when we are sure if the southern people have the courage to contend for the distribution for their property in the late war, why should we get so nervous in our contentions for which we have an impartial right to contend, asking that the nation amend its way and settle our claims which we hope in the near future to establish through popular legislation. [Applause, shouts, you are right.] If I thought it was wrong to ask this nation to deal fair upon this proposition I would prefer my tongue to cleave to the roof of my mouth and go down to my dust rather than have my people interested in a deliberate wrong. Under conditions which exist I may allow myself just here to become sectionally partial, but I believe the whole South has been wilfully mistreated, not because such was the moral intention of the wrong doers. But popular sentiment often crushes justice for awhile, until reaction takes place. The slaves were the righteous property of the men who owned them at the outbreak of the war. These men did not bring the slaves in servitude. It was an institution inviolate to the laws of the country. The courts and the rulers, state and nation, held certain jurisdiction in the slave trade, and that was along lines of wills, deeds and contracts. All of the same were approved by the courts, by decisions or by mandates. Not more than once was the United States called upon to shield the Declaration of Independence, and when it came to that, the chief justice handed down statutory law, which put us in the chattels class. Many will remember the Dred Scott decision. I say it settled forever the southern white man's right to own slaves. The government with arms came behind that same decision and took that very same right away from the man that the courts had previously decided in favor of. If all was wrong, then I am sure the South has been unjustly taxed to keep up the charitable institutions where now many thousands of ex-slaves are kept. THE EX-SLAVES AND THE SOUTH DISCERMINATED AGAINST. Conditions may make it so, but the things which exist do not alter matters. The North seems to have the whole country at bay from a point of governmental distribution of public money. We allow for population on the same basis which our revenue is collected. The president, vice president, his cabinet and more than one hundred clerical appointments, reaching away up into the millions in salaries, are from the North. We don't get one-eighth of the pension money from soldiery in the last two wars. We don't expect to measure other than to our service given. We have no criticisms to make as to the department or to the laws regulating such. But we have a remedy which will put down the present state of affairs. The government promises to pay its servants of war. We have thousands of ex-slaves who did menial service, who dug ditches, built bridges, drove teams and did other work unmentionable. The women staid at the homes of their masters, and were often forced to wash the clothes of thousands of soldiers; but regardless of any of them being actually engaged, they were subjects of military law, not being citizens, and had to obey the man in blue, though they were not prisoners or rebels. If the code of military usages do not make the ex-slaves wards of the government in this one sentence, then I am surprised: "Property captured in the time of war shall become the property of the captors." If such is a fact, the slaves were the property of the Federal government from the date of the emancipation until the war amendments made them citizens. Such may be doubted by some to whom you may gracefully mention my declarations. While none can settle the error in my expressions until we settle this matter at Washington, I shall ask you if you mean to stand by the cause and your humble servant until we see what the end will be? [Cries, "yes, yes, we are with you."] Now, I will not have time to go into the full details of the statement just made, but will say congress has never questioned the feasibility of the subject. After Mr. Hanna had introduced the bill and many highland cranks had written so many foolish letters to Washington, and because of the annoyance of little would be big men who would like to root into a good purpose, and because they were not in the lead of it, Mr. Cannon, through some rural district fellow, asked Mr. Richardson about it, the latter claiming that it was a republican trick. They debated its political tenets and not its merits. There seems to be more of a grudge as to the party which they thought was intending to foster it, more so than to consider its passage. The lack of a powerful petition behind the bill at the time with strong organization caused it to be referred after second reading. Now some will tell you that Mr. Hanna, our late senator from Ohio, introduced the bill by request. Yes the Illinois Central Railroad has a man to do great legal matters for them by request. Certainly it was introduced by request and we shall have many more things to be done by request if you will only hold up your heads and faint not. You must remember that nothing good is accomplished in a day. If it took Almighty God seven days to make the world, and a day to Him was a thousand years, how can we make our plan a success without thinking of final salvation? Let more of us stand up for the right and God and the nation will be with us. TOPEKA IN THE RACE TO STAY! 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 Missorr 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 agenoy. 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 this 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 delegates 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. BRISCOE, D. D. S. President Topeka Negro Business Men's League. Mrs. Pauline Freeman and son, James, have gone to Muskogee, Ind. Ter., where they will visit her mother until September. Mrs. Emma Scott Word and daughter of St. Louis, who have been visiting her mother for the past six weeks, have returned to their home. Rev. and Mrs. Wilson, Rev. Mitchell, Rev. Jackson, Mrs. Madison, C. Patterson, et al attended the convention of the Western States and Territories held in Topeka this week. Mrs. Tobe Smith left the first of the week for Galena, Ill. to visit her parents. Mrs. Fannie Dunn, 1249 Armstrong street is on the slck list. Miss Willa Smith, collector for THE PLAINDEALEK, is in the city this week making things lively. The Kaw Valley association will meet at the Metropolitan Baptist church Tuesday before the fourth Sunday in July. Little Pat Gayden, the five-months old son of Ernest Gayden, weighs 25 pounds and stands the hot weather very well. Mrs. Wallace Dean's class in millinery gave an exhibit at the Metropolitan Baptist church last Friday evening, and the ladies displayed quite excellent taste for the art. Rev. G. McNeal, moderator of the Kansas Valley association, is still serving as a juryman in the court of common pleas. Rev. J. R. Ransom, presiding elder of this district, was in the city Sunday and held quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. We are always glad to see Elder Ransom, as he is like a bundle of sunshine in our midst. Bishop Grant's wife is still low We wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Alice Booker, who has been visiting relatives, the Vances, in Topeka, returned last Sunday. John Holvey, one of our society boys looks well since he has donned the attire of a policeman. Little Ethel Clark celebrated her eighth birthday last Monday. quite a number of little folks enjoyed the event. R.v. Wilson' barn was destroyed by fire last Saturday. WEIR CITY, NEWS. J. E. Lewis, grand chancellor of the K. P. lodge of Kansas, made his annual visit to Weir lodge No. 5 on the evening of the 21st. He was entertained at the home of J. H. Croft, with a number of others, the same evening. Rev, Louis Parks, ex-pastor of the A. M. E. church, was in our city, on the 21st with plenty of beans and potatoes from Girard. Mrs. Mamie Edmond is visiting Mrs. Goodden this week. G. W. Austin, A. D. Turner, Dr C. H. Lane went to Columbus on the evening of the 19th on lodge business. J. H. Scott was down from Ft. Scott on the 20th to attend the funeral of his grandmother on the 21st. Hannah Melton died June 20 at 3. a. m. She was born in South Carolina seventy years ago, came to Alabama when a girl and joined the Baptist church in that state. She had only one child, a daughter who still lives. There are ten grandchildren, 27 great grand children and one great great grand child. She came to Kansas in May, 1902, and in October, the following year, she suffered a stroke of paralysis from-which she never recovered. Rev. B. F. Berry delivered a soul-stirring sermon from Job 28: 22— "We have heard of your fame." The body was buried by H. M. Davies at No. 6. Rev. J. W. Kidd, A. M. E. pastor in charge, is in our city to hold quarterly meeting for Rev. J. E. Fletcher in place of Rev. J. R. Ransom, P. E. St. John Baptist church had Children's Day exercises on the 25th and raised $208 for the Home Mission board, which will be sent to Rev. R. H. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn. D. L. Bordus and wife, J. A. Moore, I. Starr and wife and several others were over to the rally at Cherokee on the 25th. The amount raised was $40.58 which will be used for the purpose of enlarging the church. Rev. W. Britt preached in the morning and Rev. H. H. Goodman in the afternoon. We had a few minutes and obtained a few subscribers for THE PLAINDEALER. Little Percy Rollins and Mr. Quincy's little boy were placed in jail for going in the Globe store and taking $7 in money and a watch worth $1.00. Neiboy is 13 years of age, and one is an orphan, the other motherless. Boys, learn to work and make men of yourselves. BOYNTON, I· T. An awful tragedy has been enacted here since our last letter was written. The town marshall, James Garrett, attempted to arrest John W. Rodgers, alias Carroll, a wholesale whiskey peddler, when the latter, as if wanting to give the officer a chance for his life, seized his winchester and said, "Look out, Mr. Garrett." Almost simultaneously they fired, Roberts fell dead, pierced through the heart, his shot flying wide its mark. An examination revealed fifteen or twenty gallons of whisky stored away in the loft and fifteen empty kegs. Seeing trouble was brewing, the officer ran out of the room and was pursued. Rodgers had remarked the evening before that if detected in his bootlegging, he would not be taken alive. It seems that he was sailing under an assumed name, as he had killed a marshal in Arkansas, and was a fugitive from justice. He had lived here about 18 or 20 months, moving in the best society. This was his fourth gun play in this town. Once he shot a man in the hand. His wife and one child live at South McAllister. Miss Hattie McGruff died last Tuesday night after a lingering illness. She was a high school graduate of this year, and was buried in her graduating dress. Her funeral was preached by Rev. J. C. Hick, assisted by Rev. Geo. T, Robinson and Rev. W. H. Buchanan. Married, on Friday night, June 23, Miss Maggie Gardner and Ed. Lewis. The groom is a native. Mrs. J. E. Turner has opened a restaurant on Kenefick avenue. Mrs. Dora Corbett of South McAlester spent a few days here last week. The Masons celebrated St. John at Lee last Saturday. The Boynton furnished music and a large number went from here. Mrs. Robert Hervey, who has been very low for several weeks, continues to grow worse. Miss Evangeline Sims has returned to her home in Muskogee after a week's visit. Hon. Isaac Warrior, a member of the Creek legislature, living near Checotah, has carried his family home after an extended visit here. Taz and Charlie Ezell, with their families, spent last Sunday in Muskogoe. Rev. H..C. Reed preached at the New Hope Baptist church last Sunday. Cane Creek Baptist church observed Children's Day last Sunday. In the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. J. Jefferson and Rev. W. H. Buchanan officiated. Attorney W. H. Carrington of Clarksville, Tenn. was in town last week. HORTON, KANS. Work is progressing nicely on Col. J. B. Fleming's fine, two-story brick building. When it is completed Mr. Fleming will have as fine a business building as you will find in Horton. Mrs. Mary Brown returned home the first of the week from an extended visit with relatives in Oswego. Mrs. Mayme Alexander stopped off in Horton Saturday, while en route to Topeka from Chicago. Mesdames E. C. Holloway and Mary Reece returned to Horton last Saturday from Chicago, where they have been the past year. They will reside at the home of Mrs. H's son, M. G. Holloway. Last Sunday the Rev. Richey preached a memorial sermon for the Masons at the Baptist church. The A. M. E. church people are having their church painted, both interior and exterior, and otherwise improving the property. Mr. and Mrs. Berl Wakefield of Troy spent Sunday with Horton friends. Robert Marks was up from Muscotah. This is a busy season with our colored farmers—harvesting wheat and oats. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Sunday was rally day at A. M. E. church, at which time an effort was made to raise the mortgage of $1700 on the church. The members and pastor have been working faithfully for several months, and success has crowned their efforts, $1500.58 of the amount being raised. They expect to raise the balance next Sunday. Allen Chapel choir was present and furnished music at two services during the day. They also gave an excellent musical program at the church on Saturday evening under the direction of Prof. Jackson. Sunday was also rally day at the Francis street church. We failed to learn the amount of money raised. The C. M. E. conference will be in session here this week and a number of visiting delegates are expected to attend. J H. Mason, brother of Mrs. W. S. Carrion, graduated last week from the school of medicine at Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mason will probably locate in the state of Alabama. Mrs. George Walker left last week for Reno, Kansas, to visit a while with her parents. She was accompanied by Miss Anna Gordon, who will take a much needed rest after a year of strenuous school work. Mrs. Smith-Crews was agreeably surprised by a number of her friends last Friday evening. They brought dainty refreshments and enjoyed themselves until a late hour. James Crews, manager of the Allen Chapel choir of Kansas City, was the guest of his brother, S. Crews last Sunday. Mrs. A. Morton has returned from Grand Junction, Col., where she spent several months visiting relatives. The A. M. E. church of St. Joseph raised $1500.58, the largest amount ever raised in the history of the church. It was a splendid effort and demonstrated the fact that the church and people were well organized. The membership of the church is 300. The pastor, Rev. J. C. Caldwell, worked heroically and showed great ability as a church financier. Allen Chapel choir of Kansas City furnished excellent music all day. It was a red-letter day in the history of the church. They hope to raise $250 the second Sunday in July, which will clear the church of the long standing mortgage. This speaks well for Rev. Caldwell, who is doing good work for the people. Miss Marie A. Gilmore Of Freedman's Hospital, Washington, DC —Will nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad. ADDRESS: 624 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, Ks. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. I want a housekeeper not over 40 years of age. Five children. Good place. Anyone wanting such a place write to me and get full information. Address B. E. McFarland, Frankfort, Kansas, Conference Schedule. FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT-BISHOF ABRAHAM GRANT. California Conference, Fresno, California, August 30. Colorado Conference, Cheyenne, Wyo., September 14. Kansas Conference, Kansas City, Kansas, September 20. North Missouri Conference, Carrollton, Mo., September 27. Missouri Conference, Higginsville, Mo., October 4. LINCOLN, NEBR. Mrs. Crutchfield went to St. Louis last Thursday. Mrs. Ann Arbuckle arrived from Omaha last Wednesday and will make her home with her grandson, N. Ross. Mrs. J. L. Brown returned from Chicago last Thursday. Miss Ruby McFurland of Frankfort, Kane. is visiting her uncle, J. Trusty. About fifteen members of the Ancient Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem listened to an instructive sermon by Rev. Thomas at Mt. Zion last Sunday afternoon. Friends in attendance were few. Mayor Moore made a few remarks to the lodge commendatory to the sermon. Maids and pages of tents will give an entertainment July 7 for the purpose of sending a delegate to Kansas City. Zaza Westerfield, Verna Walker and a little white boy narrowly escaped serious injury Monday afternoon near Sam's cafe. The three children were riding in a small wagon when a large team which was running away, dashed into the small wagon, overturning it completely up side down, breaking it considerably. The children, by some God-sent mystery, escaped without a scratch; the horse was unhurt. James Trusty and wife entertained a few friends at dinner Tuesday in honor of Mrs. S. Arbuckle and daughter of California. Rev. Biggers and Ziza Westerfield left Monday night for Atohison, as delegates to the A. M. E. Sunday school convention which convenes there this week. Rev. Thomas spent last week traveling in the Northern part of the state soliciting money for the Mount Zion Baptist church, and was quite successful. W. P. Kemp was in Omaha last week. We are much enthused to detect the awakening power in the ladies of the race in organizing a local federation of Women's clubs in the different states of the West and North to co-operate with the National federation. This move at least shows that the great work which Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. J. Silone-Yates and others have been engaged in so extensively, is being instilled in the minds of others, and has begun to expand. Ladies, you have organized in the state and elected your officers, whom I perceive are possessed of noble womanhood. May the object of your club be ever before the people; the questions you discuss be uplifting; thereby causing many other ladies to be drawn into the work. Ladies, you have our sincere congratulations, and may your motto be "Onward and Upward." SPRINGFIELD, MO. The great gospel campaign of the city, under the direction of Dr. Nelson continues a third week with added interest, with several conversions and over a hundred mourners, Dr. Snelson is assisted by the Rev. J. P. Howard four days, Rev. Henry Mitchell of Ashgrove, Rev. J. S. Ellis, Rev. Carleton Cotton, Rev. Persley, Rev. J. S. Dorsey and several members of a live holiness band. There have been many conversions among the white people also. The large tabernacle has been well filled every night. Great basket dinners are served each Sabbath and next Sabbath will be the old folks' day. The glorious Fourth of July will be celebrated by a picnic at Tenilles park by the Baptist and Methodist churches. Dr. Snelson and his people will give a decorated bicycle street parade, lawn tennis games games, base ball, games, grand musical concert at Drury college campus under the direction of Walter Majors, Esq. and a score of young people. Wagon party picnicked at the river's edge last week consisting of Wm. Briscoe and family, J. B. Reed's family, and Bryan Cooper's family. Next Sabbath will be rally day at the C. P. church, when Rev. J. C. Nicholson's congregation will endeavor to raise an additional $200 to complete their mortgage payment of $1200. Everybody should help this struggling church to get free from debt Dr. Snelson will preach the afternoon sermon. The recent marriage of Mrs. Eunice Stockard has bereft our social system of one of its fairest blossoms. The good wishes of the entire community follow her and Mr. and Mrs. Coleman enjoy a happy wedded life. Miss B. K. Morrison enjoyed a short visit to St. Louis and expects to leave Sunday for a summer trip to Denver, Colo. Mrs. Jennie Bryant and Mrs. L. A. Herndon have been desperately ill from too much picnic. Mrs. W. M. Smith entertained the Musical and Literary Ladies' club Wednesday. At the last meeting at the residence of Mrs. Jessie Chamberlain, Mrs F. G. Snelson delivered an electrifying address. The club will join the National Colored Women's council. PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. LIN COLN J. LOWRY will take notice that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, by E. J. Lowry, and that unless he answer the petition of plaintiff on or before August 12th, 1905. judgment will be rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant. Attest: J. T. WARD, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Mr. Guy A. Stills of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Carter's brother, is in the city for a few days with Principal Carter's family. Miss Lulu B. Harris and Mr. H. I. Monroe, two of our graduates, have been recently re-elected as president of the State Federation of Clubs and president of the State Baptist Sunday School convention respectively. Their alma mater congratulates them upon their success thus far attained. Work is rapidly progressing on the new chapel. It will be ready for occupancy before school opens. Mr. Henry G. Mayberry, who has had nine years experience as instructor at Tuskegee Institute, has recently been elected superintendent of our institution. Mr. Mayberry arrived last week and has assumed charge of the work. Miss Carrie Carney, instructor in music at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., and her niece, Miss Anne Crosowaite, of Kansas City, Mo., are the guests of Mrs. W. R. Carter. Mrs. L. Howell of Manhattan, spent last week with her daughter, Miss M. M. Howell, our instructor in domestic science. Applications are being received from prospective students for next team. With added equipments and better facilities we are now in a position to offer the very best instruction. School will open for the next term Tuesday, September 12, and we will be pleased to write parents at any time. For further information apply to the principal. POWTRY Wainuts for Fowls. Every year thousands of bushals 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.