Plaindealer

THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. C. J. Devlin Has 26-Million Tons of Coal and Can Square all His Debts and Have Millions Left! Knockers Take a Back Seat!! NEGROES AND NEWSPAPERS! Some of Their Eccentricities in Relation to Newspapers Published in the Interest of the Race. From the Chicago Broad As There is no other race of people in the civilized world possessing so many oddities and eccentricities in relation to the true mission of news papers published in the interest of their race, like unto the Afro-American race. This plain statement can be verified in instances too numerous to mention. In order to adduce further proof of this undisputable fact references will only be made to several incidents which are still fresh in the minds of the public, and the attitude of the vast majority of the Afro-Americans in relation to them, is positive proof that they are full of oddities and eccentricities respecting the true mission of newspapers published in the interest of the race. The incidents in question are as follows: Some two or three years ago quite a number of those composing the "400" among the Afro-Americans gave a Bal Poudre, and the Record-Herald at that time devoted one whole column to ridiculing it and the result was that all the Afro-Americans in this city tumbled over each other in a mad effort to obtain that paper so that they could read and discuss its account of the Bal Poudre. They were tickled near unto death with it, and no words of condemnation fell from their lips upon the editors or owners of the Record-Herald for publishing it, but when the Broad Ax made its appearance the Saturday following the Bal Poudre, and because it failed to slobber all over those who participated in it, its promoters and their followers were loud in their condemnation of the Broad Ax, and many of them were in favor of mobbing and lynching its editor. Does not this incident prove that the Afro-Americans are perfectly willing to permit editors of newspapers published in the interest of the Ango-Saxon race to give expression to their honest opinion concerning the doings or the conduct of those composing the Afro-American race, but if a Negro editor attempts to do the same thing a shout will ascend to heaven: "Crush him out or put him to death!" These are some of the oddities and eccentricities which effect the Negro more than any other race of people in existence at the present time. Not so long after this incident the Record-Herald and several other daily papers contained an account of a select party which was given by a colored lady residing at 29th and Calumet ave., and its account of the affair did not bring forth one word of protest from those who were interested in it, but the writer happened to come in contact with the lady referred to on the streets, and she emphatically informed us that "in case anything appeared in the Broad Ax respecting her party that she would horse whip or end our existence" and not having one drop of the coward's blood in our veins, a short comment appeared in the columns of this paper on her party, then the husband and lady came running after us with their Christian tongues hanging out, demanding "that everything which had appeared in the Broad Ax in reference to the party should be retracted," but the lady and her husband who were delighted to see their names in the white newspapers, did not request the Record-Herald to retract nor to modify its views in connection with her party. This is further evidence as to the oddities and eccentricities of the Negroes in relation to news- ```markdown ``` papers published in the interest of the race. Later on an honest effort on our part was made to familiarize the members of Bethel church, and the people of Chicago in general with the unfitness, the immoral conduct, and the rascality of Rev. Abraham Lincoln Murray, and we all know the result of our effort in that respect. The people assembled in Bethel church and raised hundreds of dollars for the purpose of prosecuting us for adhering to or telling the truth. They did not attempt to ascertain for themselves whether or not their pastor was living an ideal Christian life, but they contended that he was one of God's annotated and was incapable of sinning or doing anything wrong. But time has proven that he was even worse than what we had pictured him out to be. With three or four honorable exceptions, the Negro preachers rushed to the rescue of Rev. Abraham Lincoln Murray and they assumed the position that "even if the things were true concerning him, that we had no right to publish them; that it would hurt the race; that it will not do to proclaim the truth, and that the whites would entertain the idea that all colored preachers are immoral, and that the true mission of the Negro newspaper is to cover up dirt and rascality, instead of exposing it. It never occurred to them that every day in the week the white newspapers contain accounts of the wrongful acts and immoral conduct of white preachers, and such newspapers receive the highest commendation for pulling the mask from the faces of such wolves in sheep's clothing and the whites in general are indifferent as to whether or not the colored people read of the scandalous doings of their preachers who have brought disgrace upon their calling. They are simply satisfied to get rid of their bad preachers. While on the other hand the majority of the Negro preachers and those professing to believe in righteousness, labor under the impression that it is impossible for preachers to do wrong, and that if one should happen to commit notorious acts of every description the best way to reform him is to elevate him in the church and that the newspapers ought not to refer to his disgraceful acts. This is stronger evidence of the oddities and eccentricities of the Negro preachers in relation to the true mission of Negro newspapers. Without the slightest desire to do any preacher an injustice or to place them in a false light or position, but judging them from their utterances and actions, it seems to us that the great bulk of them are in favor of exalting immorality, dishonesty and scoundrelism over virtue, decenoy and morality. They fail to take into consideration the great fundamental truth that far above and way beyond all dogmas, creeds, doctrines and religions that an honest man in every sense of the word is the noblest work of God. OTTAWA NOTES. Rev. A. Clayborne has returned from Lawrence. Mr. Leater of Lawrence, is here representing the Frey & Lester Chemical Co., of Osage City. Parvine Thomas, aged 7, died on the morning of the 27th ult. at the home of his parents on Poplar St., and was buried Thursday following. The moonlight hay-rick excursion out to Mr. and Mrs. C. Holbert's, two and a half miles west of town, was quite a success. Mrs. P. Lewis entertained the mission orole at the church on the afternoon of the 29th ult., as she lived too far out for the members to walk. Miss Dora Bradshaw went to Leavenworth last week. Mr. Elmer Clayborne entertained Mr. Harold White at dinner last Sunday. Mr. R.W. Bell, operating a first-class restaurant, is doing a good business. He is serving spring chicken to those who feel that way. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 7, 1905. REV. (?) MALLORY STIRS UP STRIFE BETWEEN THE RACES! The Hypocritical Pastor of the Third Christian Church Urges the Board of Education Not to Admit Negroes to the Parkdale School-He is a Menace to the Peace and Welfare of Any Community. PREJUDICE, HYPOCRACY AND IGNORANCE. Will Parkdale school, which was closed at the time the La Fayette building was completed, be reopened for the Negroes of the Washington district who can't find room in that school? Well, most certainly not. The board of education is not ready to precipitate a sace war in Parkdale for a while yet, anyway. The patrons of Washington school, a Negro institution, have lately been clamoring for more room. They claim that the building at the present time will not accommodate the large number of pupils who will be in attendance next fall. They have asked that either the Parkdale building be moved to Washington school or that it be left where it is and opened as a Negro school. The board last night decided to do neither. The injection of the race question into the business of the board's regular July meeting last night made the session a lively one. The fact that race prejudice exists in Parkdale is well known. In fact, anti-Negro sentiment is worse in that section than in any other portion of the city. Some time ago the people of Parkdale heard that the board of education was considering the opening of Parkdale school to Negroes. Immediately a petition against such a move was put into circulation. Rev. Frank E. Mallory, president of the board of education, was the first man to sign the petition. Subsequently nearly all of the white men and women in Parkdale affixed their names. At the meeting last night President Mallory reiterated his opinion in the matter. PRESIDENT MALLORY AGAINST. "I am unalterably opposed to bringing Negroes up into the Parkdale district and opening up a school for them there," said President Mallory. "I signed a petition against this move, and I still think the way I did when I signed that paper. I am not opposed to the colored man having his rights, but I am not anxious to precipitate a race war in Parkdale. I know how the people over there feel about this, and I know that the opening of a Negro school in Parkdale would start trouble that we would be a long time setting." Other members spoke for and against the move. Judge T. F. Garver, member from the Fourth ward, was the strongest advocate the Negroes had in the board. Mr. Garver was in favor of allowing the Negro pupils to occupy the school, but even he suggested that a high board fence he built around the building before it was opened. The board finally decided to leave the present location of Parkdale school undisturbed and to refrain from opening it as a Negro school. The question of moving the building to Washington school was not to be thought of, as such a move would cost close to $1,200, more than the building is worth. It is only a question of time until the building will be needed to take care of the overflow from the La Fette and Branner buildings, the big white schools east of the Shunganunga. In the meantime it will probably be used for reading rooms and rest rooms and headquarters for the East side clubs. The Federation of Women's clubs wants to use the building for these purposes and is willing to pay rent for it. The grounds will be fitted up for the use of the children of Parkdals. All the work will be looked after by the club women. The board last night instructed the building committee to look up the cost of moving the old Nickle plate building to Washington school to take care of the overflow there. Capital, July 4. JUSTICE TO AZL MEN REGARDLESS OF OREED OR COLOR. Under the caption of "Another Raos War Averted," the article in the paralel column appeared in the Daily Capital of July 4, and is an excellent specimen of the white man's prejudice toward the Negro. In the first place, the general public did not know of the transaction until F. E. Mallory, a supposed disciple, prejudiced follower and mocker of Jesus Christ, member of the school board, and pastor of the Christian church in Parkdale bobbed up. He is the first man on the school board in the city of Topeka to draw the color line. We have had a fairly good set of men on the school board until the coming of this imitator of Judas Iscariot. So much prejudice among the patrons of the schools of Topeka never existed until the present time. Prejudiced teachers who are Southern sympathizers and hypocrites of the Mallory type are doing much to disrupt the friendly feeling that has existed between the races during all these years. There are plenty of good Christian white people in Parkdale who would not stoop to interfere with the education of colored children and are doing much to assist them and would not put a straw in their way and would like to see all schools mixed. There is a Christian organization in Parkdale called Advents who fellowship the Negro in their church and welcome him to all of their religious meetings and say if we are striving for the same Heaven, we should start together here below. Hypocrite Mallory preaches that the Negro should have the same privileges as any one else and on the face of it sneak around and signs a petition against colored children occupying a vacant school building in Parkdale which is owned by the citizens and paid for by the taxpayers and sitting upon the soil created by the Almighty, who intended it for all alike. If the Lord would speak now, he would say that it was a mistake when he created such a being as peace disturber Mallory and his ilk who prey upon the defenseless Negro because he and his ancestors worked three centuries for them without compensation. The Reverend says that such men as Frank Stevens, who is now in the water works department and was register of deeds for five years elected by Negro votes; Frank Newlin, who conducts a grocery store on Sixth and Lake streets, of whom everybody has spoken in the highest terms as being a fair man, and Sam Cunningham, who conducts a grocery across the street from this store on Eighth, near the intersection of Tenth, and recognized by all as being upright and fair, were present at this meeting and urged that no Negroes be allowed in that building. We hope this is not true of these gentlemen as we have held them in the highest esteem for years and we also hope that no well bred white person has signed the petition, and if so we would like to see them get off for they have been misguided. As to Ilev. (?) Mallory, he has joined the "Parkdale gang" and therefore there is no redemption! We all know what a time the peace officers have had for years in trying to sub- due this gang, and they consider it a difficult proposition. Mallory says if Negroes are placed in the schools it would start trouble, and that he was unaterably opposed to bringing Negroes into that district. We wonder if Mallory don't know that there are dozens of colored families living in Parkdale who work hard for a living and are honest and honorable and have the respect of the best people in Topeka. If such men as Mallory who live off charity and do nothing but stir up race prejudice were exiled, the better it would be for both races. It is the would-be "Big Ikes" like Mallory that keep the middle class of whites arrayed against the blacks and if he didn't do this he would in all probability be compelled to go to work or starve. Away with such hypocrites. How can Mallory or any one like him expect to get to Heaven with such hatred in their hearts against any people? How can he fellowship a Negro in Heaven and not on earth? We have one consolation and that is all white people who are trying to retard the progress of the Negro has to die, and that the God of all does not show him any special favors. While the white man carries his prejudice to the grave, his remains sink in a hole as deep as the Negro, and in Heaven or hell they are bod fellows! If the white man is so much better than the black, why is it that the God of Heaven don't permit him to live forever and let the blacks all die? Brothers in white, get right, you are nothing but clay like us! Why don't white men who want to be great measure arms with the strong and don't try to crush the weak because it is convenient and popular? Rev. Mallory will have the mask torn from his face yet, and the people of Parkdale will see him as he really in. We are loading our 14-inch gun for him and all his kind who prey upon the Negro for popularity. Nick Chubb. THE SOUTHERN IDEA. A Southern writer gives the following word picture of an incident. It seems that the United Daughters of the Confederacy are perfecting plans for the erection of a monument to the memory of the faithful slaves—those Negroes who remained with the families of their masters throughout the rebellion, refusing, even after the emancipation was proclaimed, to leave the white women and children whom the men of the front had entrusted to their care. In the parade of the United Confederate Veterans which brought the recent reunion festivities in Louisville to a close marched several venerable Negroes, and no general in that long and affecting pageant received cheers heartier than those be stowed upon the shambling, white-braided body servants who had followed their masters through the war, foraging for them, tending them in illness, and at the conclusion of hostilities, returning to the desolated plantations to work about the house or in the fields without a thoughts of pay. One of these faithful servitors marched with the veterans of Camp Anderson of Atlanta, and oried of "Three cheers for Mose" greeted him all along the line, the women spectators in the windows waving their handkerchiefs at him, the men lifting their hats and shouting "Hello Mose." The old man danced rather than walked to the sound of martial music, and his bearded face was wrinkled by a steady grin throughout his triumphal progress through the streets of the ancient slave-owning city. Slung over his shoulders was a jingling equipment of camp cooking utensils, and in one hand he carried a live rooster. He wore parts of a faded Confederate uniform, and binsel badges, such as Negroes have to bedeck themselves with, were pinned upon his cost. They bore crude medallions of General Lee and President Davis. Ribbons of red and white—the Confederate colors—fluttered from his lapels. The picture of the type of household Negro that flourished in the old regime was complete. The outlookers loved and respected it. By nightfall the pockets of "old Mose" and his companions were bulging with the silver coins that had been tossed to them by the veterans NUMBER 26. BAPTIST MINISTERS LOOK HORNS! Revs. Hartz and Thoms Did Not Kiss as They Parted Sharp Words Were Exchanged. Rev. G. W. Harts, pastor of the B St.Baptist church, and Rev.J.F. Thomas of Chicago, had a little misunderstanding last week during the closing hours of the convention of the Western States and Territories. The convention had outlined a program for Sunday, assigning Rev. Thontan to preach at the B St. church Sunday at 11 a.m. Rev. Harts had this changed, and had Rev. Thomas assigned to Shiloh Baptist church instead. Rev. Thomas was seen Saturday morning at the station enroute to Atchison, where he preached last Sunday evening, and was very indignant at the action of Rev. Hartz and says that the young man will suffer for this unchristianly act. It comes as there was some contention on the part of the members of this state to bar the Central Baptist church from the convention. Rev. Thomas took the side of Rev. White and his church and succeeded in having them recognized by the body. This displeased Rev. Harts and as a result Rev. Thomas was barred from filling the pulpit at the B St. Baptist church last Sunday morning. Rev. Thomas declares that there will be a division in that church on account of this act, and that the members of the B St. church are already showing their displeasure at the act of Rev. Harts. In reference to the above Rev. Harts says that his church will allow no ministers to occupy its pulpit who advocates the principles of ascension as represented by Revs. Thomas and White. Rev. Harts said: "Personally I have nothing against Rev. Thomas, but when he comes into a community from which he was driven years ago for immoral conduct and attempt to sow the seed of discord, I am bound to object. It is the policy of such men as Thomas and White to rule or rain: that is why both are today pastoring "split" churchen. Thomas is in Chicago an White is in Topeka; that's why one went to the other. An for any division in B St. church over anything concerning White or any of his followers there is no immediate danger, but Thomas would have all the heaven he wants if there should be such a thing." Aside from this, the convention went off smoothly, and much important business was transacted of interest to the church. Much credit is due the Baptists of Topeka, and especially the ladies of the several churches, for the way in which the visitors were entertained while in the city. Each church took its turn in furnishing meals, which were served in the basement of the church during the session. The convention held its session Friday at Shiloh Baptist church, and we must say the visitors were served in abundance. The First African church entertained the convention Thursday in royal style at the B St. church and it would have done a prince's soul good to have been a dinner there. On Saturday the Third Baptist church provided for the entertainment of the visitors, and again the appetites of the many visitors were appeased, for they had plenty and to spare. The convention adjourned so meet at Des Moines, Iowa, in next regular session. _ - = = e 7 i 4a” Se = ES NI TY a, 4 . i . = & . : P . . y ‘ we 3 ay sy 4 - . Rie she ae &® © ud. x ete ad The Place for the Negro. writing to the Chicago Record-Herald from Muskogee, 1. T. says: The people of thé Hast have very tt Me comprehension of the conditions of things ent in Indian territory. Accord ing 10 the popular anpresson it 1a wilderness, spattely teitled Ly savages, pattally covhzed half breeds and a fw white adventurers and escaped ermine als) That never was the case, althougi: the territory has had more than steshire of racaly and adventurers, and a 16 not cuterely wathout them get. To-day as you nde through from the Kansas to the Teans houndanes on any of the rairoads, sou wall see very Tittle dificr- ence from ather of those states and wall not reabze when you have crossed the border line T have net seen an Indian during the week that I have spent im the terrtery, exccpt a few at the agemy and the headquarters uf the Dawes commission here at Muskogee, where they were al- tendsng to business. To have noted Mone at the railway ctations, or un the streets, and am told that they shun sah places and remain an thar villages away from the raitroads, of om thar farms, aod furthermore they are the smallest class of the population There ure ne Dlanket Indians and ne wigwams Everybody wears ordinary dress. The negroes seem to be vary induy- trious 1 have noticed many culured women working m the teld—plowing and hoemg command most of the me- chanical work 1s dune by mgro mee About onchith of the colored popula thon are descendants of slavce brought here from Georgia, North Caruluta, .A1- abama, Mississippy, Tennessee and Lon wana at the time of the great mgra toon the remamder are unmigrants from the same states and from Texas and Mieourt, who have been indined to cunmie here by the unusual upportun- atns and advantages offercd them for fabor and trade Ohlahoma and Indian termtory have been called “The Negro Paradise.” In the five nations thus fir 180 ne- grots have received allutmmunts of Jand, all the way from nfty acres tu 5,00 acres each ‘This includes men, women and ¢hildren for all imfantsborn lx fore March §, 1905, have the same legal right m the distnbution of the tribal lands as ther fathers and grandfithers, and the negro allutiecs enjoy an advantage over their former masters mn that ne re: strctions have been placed upon them They can dispose of their alluiments fur any price und at any time they like. ‘This 1s a singular anomaly, because thes former masters are not permitted to sell without consent of the Secres tary of the Intenor Some of the richest men in the ter- ritory have negro blvod in them A Muskogee banker told me that he knew of twenty-five or thirty negroes in that town who are worth $25.00 or moore and he named eight, one after another who wese worth more $50,000 He men- tuoned one colored man who constantly kept a «ash balance of frum $7,000 tc $8000 mm his bank =The richest negroes use the white national banks for ob- vious reasons, but there are two sav- ings banks in Mushogce exclusively managed by colored people, fur the ben efit of the poorer memlxss of their race and both of them seem to be doing 3 good business Hoth have a few white depostors ‘There are several Indian millionaires The richest citizen an the territory 35 J J McAlister a white man who came from Arkansas thirty-five years ago anc married 3 Chickasaw wife. He mad the first coal developments in the ter mitary and is now the heaviest miner, ep “THE KEYSTONE," RESTAVRANT AND CAFE Firot-olase service. Short orders aspecisity, When in Kansas City, call and ecoie. If you're pasa pleased tell your friends,if not tell me, R. S. STEET, Proprictor 1024 x. KIGHTEZENTH 6T, Wor 0 Firet-clase thive Call at} “LITTLE GEM” BARBERSICP, Clean Linen and Towels, 1313 Dopos Ar., OMAHA, NEB, & ©. TUCKBR. Paorsaras Willian FE, Halsall of Viana, anot! ef white mun with a Cherokee wife, 14 worth “averal mithore He made te money nt cattle atd has ranchee an Xew Mexton, Arizona aml Ol) Mevieo Robot bo Owan a Cherokee preus Tater, Tins heen sary rten and still awns a farge ames of property Me has a Lointifal reanlenee ear Mashogce, fat reside ae Waster ston most of the tive, De Ring efter a interests of hire tribe tere | "Miss Johateon. a sig Cherokee woe wnat cf Bartleaitie hae made ay cnore i fortune moh Her hase bring es a ragntar income af $200 a “more aday Not tong ave whan some friend Pwas tohing her abeut getting married, ae teld Tan that if he wok) tnd hee a weed Dashand she would put $20 kold prve under his plate ar Trak fast cvers merting —A G) Slar Author of the Fourteenth . | Amzndment is no More! NO Sa ae! tab existence, as he had long sme passe ed ont of the mentory cf hie dis and generation, Judge Stephan Neal. of Lebe anon, Ind, the author of the Pourtcens th Amendment, perbape the most fame one addition te the Federal Constitus tion since ats erpginal creation Once within dhe memory af many stl Jiang the mame of Stephen Neat was almost a honschold word through: out the North, even while w was ex ecratad and Jampoored throughout the South The xrewt journals of that day and timed and the mest famons orators of the land, kept Ine name before hrs time amd generat, aud other crowned ham with thasers cr dammed: him with epi thets as the ampulee of thar feclings directa He had Iwed to a very old age. Inved to see a mew Aimertea dominated by vew sdeas and goserned by an entire new cult af Republican statesmon, whase Miews on questions still alive and wm. setthad wore as far moved fron Ins and the men whe once behaved with hym— as the twinkling stars are removed from the haunts of earth ‘The Inter Ocean of last Sabbath said of Ins Ife and times Judge Stephen Neal, who died at Lal anon, Ind, on Triday, was the author of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the Umted States He wrote the amendment as it was adopts ed in April, 1804, when the whole coun- try was im turmoil over the antagonstc reconstruction polices of Mresident and Congress * The Thisteenth Amendment, abulish- ing slavery, had been submitted to the States and ratified in 1805 Several plans fur the feconstruction of the gur- ernment of the States lately in rebelhon were under discussion an Congress, among them the ens) rights till leaks ing to the esuzensop of the freedmun “The lattes was obnoxions to the Pres- ident and his frends and so many of the Union men of the border States. A division of the Union party seemed imminent, when Mr Neal carried to Congressman Orth of Indiana the drafe of a proposed genstitutional amend- ment ‘This contained four provisions, ‘The first, bo often quoted, declared all persons born or naturalized in the United States to be citazens, and pro- vided that no State should make or en- force laws to abridge the privileges or unminmties of etizens nor deny 10 any Person the equal protection of the laws The second provision covered the question of sepresentation from the teconstructed States The third made ineligible to office Congressmen and others who had engaged in felullion, except where disability was removed by two-thirds vote of Congress, The fourth declared that the validity of the public debt should never be questioned, and that the debts incurred by States or indwiduals in aid of rebellion should be held alegal and void and should not be asumed by the United States or by any State, Mr Neal's proposition was surmrtec by Mr Orth to the joint committee or feconstruction, was approved by tha committee, and was adopted by both houses of Congress. Meantime, the civit rights bill was passed dy dott hauses, vetoed by President Johnson and passed over his veto by a vote o: Og to 33 in the House and by a vote of 33 to 12 in the Senate, The President also opposed the re port of the conimittee on Mr. Neal’ Troposed amendment, but the proposi Hon was supported by an overwhelm ing majority of the Union party an became a feature of our organic law, Mr, Neal, at that time not 50 year }of age, hved ta see the States recon A Natural and Easy System Different from Other Methods, 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 aleo 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 b sinesa that will produce eminently successful results financially and otherwise. It does not necersarily 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 energetivayly. Edward W. Miller Co., Oniamat Cuanacten-Notpe Music House, (mOTABLIG4ED Im 1035.) 814 Walnut Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. | - “Fred M, Btonestreet. @, W. Hamikon. Stonestreet & Hatnilton, Buccessors to J. M, Knight, | Undertakers and Embalmers. : ag = , Ri deg nna yr eee aa We carry one of the Gnest lines of Undertaking yoods in Topeka, Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas, 4 SEVEN 1 WONDERS : of the American Continent: Yellowstone National Park; The Great Shoshone Falls; The : Colurnbia River; Mougt Hood; The q Big Trees of Calilornia; The Yosemite; Lacin “Cut Off," across Grea 1Salt Lake CAN ALL BE SEEN ON A TRIP OVER THE AND CONNECTIONS TO ‘THE kEWiS & GLARK EXROSIVION PITILIAD, ORIOTE, devel to Oct 18, “06. Meorest U, F, Agentt) structed on his plan make attempts‘ to evade or nullify the clause of the Cons stitution framed by iumuelf, lived to tead the speeches of political leaders advovating the repeal of the Fourt enth Amendment. But there it stands, an arevocable part of the Constitution, a lasting manwnent to the sturdy Amers fean who died at Lebanon on Priday, The Business League. The letter which follows from Chars les Hanks, Third Vice Presihnt of the National Negro Business League, anda promment Negro banker of Mississippi, to Booker T Washington, Prevident of ‘the National organization, will he tound of interest Mr, Banks am connection with others of his Mississipp: friends, fecently orgamzcd at Jackson, Miseis- appt, “The Misusappr State Business League” to be affiliated with the Na- tional Negro Business League ‘The re- port of that meeting shows that there 1s widespread interest everywhere in the coming meeting of the National Negra Businese League, to be held in the Palm Garden, s8th Street and Lexing- ton Avenue, New York, August 16, 17 and 18 Me. Banks writes: My dear Mr Washington: I hase the honor form- ally to report to you on the meeting of the Mississipp: Negro Business League held in the city of Greenville on the igth and rgth of June, The Meeting was in every way a success, The daily Papers gave us much notice, the Demo- «rat, the leading democratic daily news: paper of the Delta, giving its entire front page to the first day's procceding and to my address. The Colored Press was largely in evidence, every paper in the state being represented at the re- porters’ table; The Indianapolis Iree- man sent a special representative, Quite a number of visitors from Arkansas headed by Mr. JE. Bush, and from Lonana were in attendance, The total ‘number of delegates present, aside from entizens of Greeniille, was about 350. 1 was clected president and Mr, Isaiah T. Montgomery is chairman of the execur tre commuttec .Mmost every Negro Dusinets man in Mississippr of any sanding was present or represented. 1 deure now to thank you and Me Scott, Correspunding Secretary, for the interes est manifested im our cfforty here, ale so for the umely telegram, which way duly recoved and read lafore the meet> mg Fucutyefive delegates, headed by mpsclé, were elected to attend the New York mecting, and will go sna special Follman sleeper from Memphis The numter of Misuassippians who wall ate tend, however, will in all probaly, ex- ced the number elected ta go I made it plam to the meeting that we only Went ae representatives of the State Orgamration, and that any and all of the rest of those engaged in business Unterprise were ehgitle and their ate tendance was desired Wath best wishes, I have the honor to be, Very truly yours, Cuas, Bavxs, 3rd Vice-president, National Negro Business League. William Thomaa, member of troop “M,” Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Memphis, Tenn. in 1867 and served three vears, He was at Fort Gibson, Fort Ritev, Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cobb. Wes discharged August oth, 1870, He wants to find two com- rades 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 ace. ormcpor * GRAND WORTHY COUNSELOR TOPERA, KANSAS, JUNE 9, 1905, {a)—Pureuant to See. 1 of Art. Sof Grand Court con stitution, page 12, which requires the Grand Court, I, U, O. C,, tu meet at the same time and place as the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythiaa, and whereas the Grand Chancellor, J. E,-Lewia, bas issued his proclamation convening the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias on the twenty-fifth day of July, 1905, (v)—Therefore, 1, Maggie E. Matley, Grand Worthy Counselor of the Order of Calanthe, Jurisdiction of Kansar, do hereby proclaim that the Grand Court, Independent Or- der of Calanthe, shall convene in the Temple Chamber of Lily of the Valley Court No. 100, Weir City, on July 25th, at lla. m., in thelr Eleventh Annual Session for the trans- action of such business as shall come before us, (c)*-All officers, members and visitors expecting to at- tend this session will notify Geo. Jackson, chairman of the reception committee, or Sister H. A, Hampton, W. C., of Lily of the Valley Court, that suitable arrangements may be made for your accommodations, (a)—The Supreme Worthy Counselor, Supreme Court offcers and members of Sieter Jurisdictions are invited to come and spend a few daye with us in the bonde of Fidelity, * Harmovy 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., 6¥3 N. Water street, Wichita, and your Supreme Temple tax te Mre. M. E. Matley, G. W. C., 1155 Clay atreet, 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 hae not paid up in full and complied with all lawe, 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. [b]—All Past Couneelors and members of the Grand Court must pay in their 25¢ membership fee in order to maintain your memberehip in the Grand Court. You will not be allowed 3 voice in the Grand Court until eaid fee ie paid. Page 7 of your session minutes requires all money 1o be paid in to the Grand Officers before the convening of the Grand Court, You will, therefore, forward thie said fee to Grand Regiater of Deeds on or before Jaly 15. [i]}—-The Grand Court will assemble in joint session with the K. of P, at 1la.m. to take part in the opening informally, The welcome add@rces on behalf of the Courtr, Mrs. pee ta ders, Weir City; on bebalf the Grand Cyart, Mrs. Addella Miller, Lawrence. Response by Mre. 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 thie Grand Court, Independent Order of Galacthe, Suriediction of Kansas. M. E. MATLEY, G, W. C. Attest: B. Avexanpzr, G. R. of D. E h § th t L | | I ( You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will be there witha clean one, A porter was recently disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk broom instead ofa brush, These are little tnings, but they show how excellence of service 1s maintaine on the e e Chicago, Milwaukee and. ° St. Paul Railway. This Company owns and operates the sleeping, dining, library and all other cars on its Sines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equip- ment and service not obteinable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kanoas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m3 Grand Avenue, 6.07 p., m. . Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a.m. G, L. COBB, Southwestern Passenger Agent, 907 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. ; A NEW FAST TRAIN, The Katy Flyer : B Leaves Kansas City at 3:30 A, M, daily, arriving at all a ; principal Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Texas points : the same day, 8 Daily Traine from Kansas City Southwest, ‘ 3 2:20 A.M, 12:33PM, § 3 : 9:00 P.M. é —— a 3 Ask the Agent or Write “KATY” ; ‘ 2 Saint Lous, © * Grand Courter of Calanthe,. K. of P, at PROCLAMATION! Sunflower Grand Lodge, K of P. 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. 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. Bethany, No. 11, Columbus, Friday, June 23. Mineral Pride, No. 26, Mineral, Saturday, p. m., June 24. Sanison, No. 15, Cherryvale, Sunday p. m., June 25. Oriental, No. 29, Coffeyville, Tuesday, June 27. Tuesday, 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. L. E. Lewis Wichita, Kans, June 1, 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 In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas To Mary McAdoo: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court for a divorce, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 27th day of July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. RUSSELL McAdoo. By his attorney. Seal] W.I. JAMISON. V PUBLICATION NOTICE Russell McAdoo, Plaintiff, vs Mary McAdoo, defendant. of Kansas, in the twelfth annual session, on the fourth Tuesday, being the (25th) twenty-fifth day of July, 1905, at 12 m. for the purpose of transacting such business as may legally come before them. 4. The Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Lodge officers of other Grand Jurisdictions and members of Knights of Pythias Jurisdiction of N. and S. A., E. A. A. and A. in good standing are fraternally invited to visit the session and witness our proceedings. 5. All officers members and representatives will notify Sir George Jackson, Weir City, Kansas, chairman of arrangement committee, the date of their arrival, so that suitable arrangements may be made for their comforts. 6. Arangements have been made for visitors at $1 per day, board and lodging, by reporting to Chairman of Committee on arrangements on their arrival in Weir City. 8. The Committee on Reception will meet your trains beginning Monday evening, July 24th and ending Wednesday evening, July 26th. 8. All Subordinate Lodges must send in their reports on or before the 15th day of July to the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Sir I. H. Anthony, 1508 N. 3d St. Kansas City, Kansas and 25c semi-annual for each member carried on their roster. All Lodges that do not pay the per capita tax and special assessment or minutes tax, and comply with the Supreme Chancellors Proclamation on the Pythian Temple and Sanitarium fund (20 cents per member) will not be allowed representation in this session. 9. No Past Chancellor will be allowed voice in the Grand Lodge except they have paid their annual tax of 25c. 10. All District Deputies must send in their report to the Grand Chancellor on or before the 15th day of July. 11. All members entitled to the rank of Past Chancellor must bring with them a certificate, which will be furnished by the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, from their lodge to show that they are entitled to that rank. The rank will not be conferred on any one that does not produce such certificate and pay regular fee. 16. Remember also that the Grand Court of Calanthe will hold their session on the same dates. Proclamation by G. W. C., Mrs. Mattie Matley will soon be issued. 17. The following program will be observed, viz: Tuesday, July 25th, 11 a. m., the Grand Lodge officers and representatives and Grand Court officers and representatives and visitors will assemble at the hall procured for the session when the introduction of officers, representatives and visitors will take place. At 12 m. the Grand Lodge will convene in executive session for routine business. Wednesday, July 26th the Grand Lodge will transact routine business. Thursday July 27, routine business election and installation of officers and closing of session. The officers to be elected will be publicly installed on Thursday night. Let all our acts be characterized by Justice, Fidelity and Harmony and a Supreme desire to promote the best interest of our beloved order and that of its members. Thus done and signed under the seal of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the State of Kansas this 4th day of June, A. D., 1905 under Pythian Period the XLII (42nd). Attest: DR. I. H. ANTHONY, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. A NEW MAN AT THE INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL At a recent meeting of the board of trustees of the Topeka Industrial and Educational Instituto, Henry G Mayberry, a graduate of Booker T. Washington's school in Alabama, was employed as superintendent. Mr. Mayberry has had nine years' experience at Tuskegee institute and is well qualified for the position. He has the personal endorsement of Principal Washington and executive council at Tuskegee institute. The growth of the school makes this change necessary. Mr. Mayberry will be given charge of the entire detail work of the institution. International Order of Twelve. 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 Principal W. R. Carter, who has been at the head of the institution for the past five years, will devote his time principally to the raising of funds for current expenses and building purposes and will continue to have general oversight of the entire work. In speaking of the work yesterday Principal Carter said; "The growth of our institution for the past few years has been marvelous The people of this section have christened us "The Western Tuskegee J. B. gee." The purchasing of the farm east of Topeka marked a new epoch in the history of our school. Last year we had seventy-two students enrolled and refused 112 because of lack of room. A growing school has growing expenses, so in order that we may keep apace with the needs of the institution the trustees thought it best to employ a superintendent to look after the detail work of the institution. We need $15,000 for building purposes and I expect to leave in a few days to try to raise this amount. We are very fortunate to secure Mr. Mayberry, and I am confident that he will advance the development of the institution." 100 KANSAS AVENUE. a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigars. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. 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. 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. He 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., 913 Everette Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Attest: A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. BOARD #1 Per Week. Regular Meals 15c HOUSES to RENT Neatly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping. 1107 N. 61H St. S. M. POWELL, PROP. Kanas City, Kau. Newport Restaurant TIBB STARNES, PRO. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. 1315 Dodge St., OMAHA, NEBRASKA [Illustration of a woman reading a book] When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trains, The "KATY FLYER" and KATY DINING STATIONS Meals. Moderate in Price, Unsurpassed in Quality and Service. One Price, 50c I can suggest any number of pleasant tricks and send you something new in refined matter about them. Write to me. "KATY," St. Louis NORTH TOPEKA. The First Sons and Daughters of Jacob will have their installation Saturday evening, July 8th, at the Tabernacle hall, 508 W. B street. The following officers will be duly installed: Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Grand Rabbi; Rev. Chism, V.G.R.; Mr.J.Tuck, W.G.; Mr. A.S.Drain, Scribe; Mrs. H. Cornish, Chaplain; Mrs. S. Robinson, W. T.; Mrs. L. Lyman, G. R.; Mr. Robert Jordan, G. V. R. Supper will be served. Admission 10c. Installation will begin at 9 o'clock sharp. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan will be a representative from Macedonia No. 9.3 to the Grand Lodge K. of T., at Kansas City July 10. Mrs. H. Cornish, Q. M. of Pride of Topeka Tent No. 30, will also attend. WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city..... 914-916 Franklin St. - ST. JOSEPH, MO PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Sophia M. Treadwell, Plaintiff, vs E.W Treadwell, Defendant. E. W Treadwell, the above named defendant, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Sophia M. Treadwell, and that the defendant, E. W. Treadwell, must, on or before the 22nd day of May, 1905, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court or the matter and things set forth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, custody of children, and alimony. SOPHIA M. TREADWELL. By J. R. McNARY, her Attorney. Let the Scream! The Twenty-third Kansas, U. S. V. I., re-union will be held in Topeka on Aug. 6th and 7th, '05, at the fair grounds. Arrangements have been made for a two-days' outing and there will be a camp-fire, sham battle, base ball and other amusements for the benefit of the visitors and soldiers. The Ninth Cavalry band has been secured for this occasion and will come to Topeka mounted. This will be the first time in the history of Topeka and probably will be last for years, that the citizens of Kansas will have the opportunity of hearing this famous band. They will give concerts, mounted and dismounted. This is one of Uncle Sam's crack bands and will be a treat for everybody present. Those who wish to visit the state hospital and other public institutions, will do well to take advantage of this rate. The fire 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. --- Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO., 118 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, BUSINESS MANAGER J. H CHILDERS, EDITOR AT PUBLICATION RATES. One year by mail ... $1.50 Birth months by mail ... $1.00 Lifes months by mail ... $0.00 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1903. FAILURE OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. THE PLAINDEALER, as well as the citizens of Topeka and those acquainted with Mr. C. J. Devlin are sorry to learn of his business reverses and hope that he will soon be able to regain his financial equilibrium. Mr. Devlin was a great aid to Topeka and to Kansas and we know not of an enemy he had anywhere. We hear nothing but words of praise for him and his business ability on every side. He is very charitably disposed and no one was ever turned away by him who he thought was worthy. It is the duty of everybody, rich or poor, old or young, to stand by Mr. Devlin in this his hour of distress, and give him any assistance needed to place upon a solid financial foundation. If he is but given time he will soon be able to pay dollar for dollar to the depositors in the First National bank and he will again be of great service not only to the people of Topeka, but to the people of Kansas as well. It was through Mr. Devlin that Topeka has shown such remarkable progress in the last few years. Nothing can happen but what the Negro is in it to some extent and many colored people were caught in this financial squeeze. There are several lodges of the city which had their money deposited in the First National bank, besides many individual depositors. Among some of secret organizations which had funds in the bank are the Masonic grand lodge, of which H. I. Monroe is custodian of the Widows and Orphans' fund, who had on deposit at the time about $1,100.00; the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, of which Mr. Wm. Core is treasurer, had from $1500 to $3000 on deposit, the exact amount at this time being unknown as to the cash on deposit. Later on we will give a list of all the colored people who were depositors in this bank. Several had from $1000 to $1500, and scores of our people had from $50 to $500 on deposit. If the properties and other business concerns in which Mr. Devlin is interested are properly managed he will be able to pay dollar for dollar. Of course it will take considerable time to do this and if the depositors can only be patient and not worry themselves or Mr. Devlin to untimely death all will be well. Mr. Devlin and his wife have turned over to their creditors their life insurance and other properties owned by Mrs. Devlin to meet the liabilities of the bank. He says he will pay dollar for dollar and he usually knows what he is talking about and always keeps his word. This paper notes with much regret the resignation of Justice W. R. Smith from the Supreme Court to accept a more incrative position with the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ity. Co. as general attorney vice A. A. Hurd, resigned. His service on the bench has been of exceptional value to the state. His great experience in corporate matters and his genial and affable disposition will render him a valuable acquaintion to the company with which he is now connected. We congratulate Mr. Smith on his promotion and predict for him a great future in the railroad work. --- Below we publish a clipping relative to the appointment of Miss Ida Smalley, daughter of Mr. Geo. W. Smalley, and grand daughter of Wendell Phillips, as stenographer to Mr. Charles Anderson, leader of the Negro Republican organization in New York, who holds the position of collector of revenue for the port of New York, appointed by President Roosevelt. We commend the womanly stand taken by Miss Smalley, who is interested in the success of others as well as her own. We commend Mr. Anderson for this appointment, and we are always willing to commend this class of white people who are offsprings of such men as Wendell Phillips, John Brown, Charles Sumner, Fred Douglass and thousands of others who are loyal to the cause of equal rights to all men, irrespective of color or previous condition. The sooner our brothers in white learn to recognize men by their worth and not by their complexion the better it will be for all concerned. The Negro carries no malice toward anyone and will employ the white man as freely as he will the colored. This is the way to build up brotherly love—to live in unison in a supposed Christian land: New York, July 3.—Miss Ida Smalley, daughter of George W. Smalley, the New York correspondent of the London Times, has accepted an appointment as stenographer for Charles W. Anderson, the leader of the Negro Republican organization of New York, who took possession of the office of collector of internal revenue of the Second district Saturday, in consequence of his recent appointment by President Roosevelt. Miss Smalley is a pretty young woman who has been brought up by her parents with every educational advantage. She has the English accent of her British-American father and the liberal opinion on the race question of her anti-slavery grandfather by adoption, Wendell Phillips. The salary of Miss Smalley is $1000 a year. The people of Topeka should be proud of Wilson's park located a block east of the cemetery. Frank Wilson deserves much credit for this new enterprise, as it was much needed. This park comprises seven acres of land. It has a dancing pavilion, swings, hammocks and grounds for athletic sports. The park is beautifully located; the land rolling toward the east. Young shade trees have been planted, and in a few days will furnish shade for the hundreds who visit summer resorts for pleasure in the hot summer. Great crowds are pouring out in the evenings to get the fresh, cool breeze that sweeps over the northern platcau of this great resort. Street cars every twenty minutes, the last car leaving at 11:40. If other colored men in other cities would do this and quit giving their money to prejudiced white people who do not thank them for it, we should be much better off. Stand by those who stand by you. Everything is first-class and up-to-date. The best people are attending this park. OTTAWA, KANSAS. Mr. Otis Wilson and Miss Grace Simms were quietly married last Sunday at the home of the bride's parents on 8th street. A surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. G. Lewis on Friday night of last week on Miss Pauline Lewis, and a nice time was had. Mrs. D. E. Overr has returned from her trip. Mrs. I. Holbert and the children are in Kansas City. Mrs. Gresne, who has been sick, is somewhat improved. Colorado Springs, Colo, 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. All communications should be addressed to the Secret'y, at Colorado Springs Colo. District Conference and The Ft. Scott District of the Kansas Annual Conference has just closed one of the most successful sessions ever held in the district, which convened in Coffeyville, Ks., June 20th, at 9 o'clock a.m., with Rev. J. R. Ransom, P. E., in the chair. After the organization of the conference, and the election of a secretary, then followed the annual address by the presiding elder which was full of instruction and was delivered with an enthusiastic spirit. After this followed the calling of the roll, and all ministers, except a very few, answered to their names. Rev. Ransom distinguished himself by his priestly bearing and fatherly ruling to be a high churchman and man of God. Our session was graced with the presence of the following visitors: Rev. C. R. Tucker, presiding elder of the Muskogee district of the I.T. Mission conference; Rev. S. F. Boston of the Oklahoma conference. At 8 p.m. on the opening day Rev. Ransom introduced Rev. C. R. Tucker as the speaker of the evening, and he seemed to be clothed with the power of God and preached a soul stirring sermon, after which an invitation was extended by that magic and eloquent divine, Rev. J. P. Howard, from Hutchinson, Kas., to come to the fountain, and after the way was explained to those out of the fold three accepted Christ Jesus as their leader and guide. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. The Sunday School convention occupied the second day and was presided over with graceful dignity by Miss Elizabeth Porter, district superintendent, who brought much honor to herself and credit to the convention. She is highly esteemed throughout the Fort Scott district. The message was brought to us by Rev. J. P. Howard, a man of God, whose words were so powerful that they shook the false foundation of the unbelievers and three accepted Christ and joined the army of the redeemed, fell in line and commenced the march. At 8 o'clock on the evening of the 22nd Rev. J. M. Pope, pastor at Garnett, was introduced and he preached a sermon to the satisfaction of all that heard him. This closed one of the greatest sessions of the District Conference that was ever witnessed, spiritually, morally and intellectually. The watch-word of the Ft. Scott district is "more work and better work for God, the church and the race."—T. W. Kidd. LAS VEGAS, N. M. Mr. Harry Kenworthy, the oldest and popular Santa Fe train porter, is here holding his own with the fairer sex. A very pleasant surprise was tendered Miss Laura Butler Saturday evening last. All enjoyed themselves immensely. Our most worthy pastor, Rev. Franklin, is still fighting in the cause of righteousness and is doing much to drive Satan and his evils from our beautiful city. Mr. Jesse Clements, the Bill Nye of the community, is in great demand at every party and merry gathering. Miss Maggie Scott of Topeka, Kans., is a late arrival in our city, having returned to visit parents. Mr. Win. H. Morsison is enjoying a very pleasant vacation in this city. Mrs. Jennie Moore is the authorized agent of THE PLAINDEALER. Leave your subscriptions with her and get the great newsy Negro newspaper of the West to keep up with the stirring events of our race for $1.50 per year. GALENA, KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, of Joplin, Mo., were the guests of Mrs. Richard Alexander Wednesday. Miss Bessie Burnett of Baxter, visited relatives here last week. John Weekly, Will Brown, John Allen and Henry Officer of Columbus, attended carnival here Thursday of last week. Thomas Carter passed through the city Thursday of last week en route to Baxter. W. J. I. Norman, Baxter's popular blacksmith, spent Thursday even of last week in the city. John Yarbrough of Oswego, was a visitor in the city last week. Jno. E. Lewis, of Wichita, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias made his annual visit to the lodge here last Thursday evening. He was the guest of Sergeant Young. Mrs. Lou Martin, Alice Patterson, Wayman, Gladys and Icie McClarne were among the Galena visitors last Friday. Miss Smith of Kansas City, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Majors. Miss Maud Burnett of Keelville, arrived in the city last week and will visit several weeks with her sisters. Rev. H. H. Jones of Baxter, spent Saturday in this city. He reports having had an enjoyable time at the S. S. convention. Mrs. M. P. Wheaton spent last Sunday here with her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Penman and Mrs. Nathan Blackwell of Joplin, were pleasant visitors last Sunday. When in Leavenworth Stop With... Mrs.A.J.Gilmore She has a nice Restaurant, Lunch Counter and Ice Cream Parlor. Cold Soda and an elegant line of Cigars and Tobacco. When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Headquarters Open day and sign. Refreshments of all kinds 416 Cherokee Street. L. M. Penwell, Undertaker. First-class in every particular. Prampt service. Phones 192 511 Quincy Street PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. CHARLES F. BOWLUS, Plaintiff, vs. NORA MAY BOWLUS, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Nora May Bowlus, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed the above entitled action in the above named court wherein he seek to obtain a divorce from you and the custody of two children on the ground of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, and that unless you answer the said petition on or before the 14th day of July, 1905, said petition will be taken as true and judgment for the plaintiff rendered accordingly. INFORMATION WANTED. Mrs. Ella Allison, 118 Sycamore street, Ottawa, Kane., would like to have any information about her mother, Mollie Martin, complexion dark brown, brown eyes, straight hair; or of her stepfather, 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. 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 M Galveston, Texas, April 21 23. 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. K at less than one fare for the round trip. Ask the agent or write George Morion, G. P. & T. A. Box 913 St. Louis, Mo. HEMORLINE FOR PILES FOR THE MILLIONS THE WORLDROUND THE ONLY PERFECTED ABSORBENT CURE PRINTED NO COMPARISON It is good better, best, your better still The most best thing to a rich under will have good glider glider, your glider still When you know it will cure every local ill Paramedical sharpening power; the active Principle of MKHULU is taken from Imperial Banks, opening a new in Pharmaceutical Science, Enterly Original. Lovers, Brothers, Ministers, Merchants, and Structures all worth of life, are a good in Purchasing all the great Chest of Brands. Send for our booklet of the most remarkable Brandmans ever published. We will grow whole you with anyones love of the business. Sale by all Northwest Brands. If your brother sound supply you send us Slae. And your Brands. If you send us Slae. We will mail you a Slae Box. Dear and Warmly Yours, let no other there do no substitute for others dear. process THE HEMORLINE CO. MARSHALL, MG.U.S.A. Both Phones 192 Miss Mary Williams of St. Louis, Mo., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Thos. Glover. Miss Turner of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting Miss Cora Carter. KANSAS CITY, MO. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Welch entertained at 6 o'clock dinner in their elaborate apartments, 12th and Paseo, last Sunday in honor of their sister, Mrs. E. T. Barbour of El Reno, Okla. A seven-course dinner was served Decorations of carnations and forne were employed. The guests were Mrs. E.T. Barbour, Mr. and Mrs. John Oliver and family, Mrs. Fannye Williams, and Miss Julia E. Jackson. Mrs. Barbour left Wednesday for her home in El Reno, Okla. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. MAY STANARD, Plaintiff, 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. MAX STANARD J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg, Leavenworth, Kansas AGENT FOR Orders shipped to All Parts of the Country. MIDWEST SHIP—Lifesaving, the Best on the Market. --- TICE. Shawnee Intiff, I. S. CURT1S, Clerk. well older still well personal personal and in and dolphin warm harm } --- Mr. Fred Newman left Monday for Kansas City where he will remain indefinitely. Mrs. Cunningham of Oklahoma, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Jefferson King. Rev. C. H. Menninghall of Iowa, attended the convention of the Western States and Territories. Mrs. Elsie Brown is able to be out again, and we hope she is on the road to a complete recovery. Messrs. Gus Saunders and Albert Eagleson of Colorado, were shaking hands with friends here this week. Miss Estelle Shackleford who has been stenogrhpher in this office for several months, left Monday for her home in Hutchinson. Mrs. Taylor and two children spent part of last week in the country at the Parks farm, where they enjoyed a pleasant time. Mrs. Wort Moore of Fa. Scott, was a delegate to the convention of Western States and Territories at B St. Baptist church last week. Mrs. E. F. Madison of Kansas City, Kansas, was one of the leading lady delegates in attendance upon the convention last week. Mrs. Haley was in Chicago last week with Mrs. Albert Reed to attend the wedding of Miss Dean Lowe, which occurred in that city. The Dumas Art club will picnic this afternoon and evening out on the Henry Washington fruit farm, south of town, on the Topeka Ave. road. All the Federation ladies are expected to be in attendance. Mrs. Ellen Johnson of Colorado Springs, was a visitor during the convention of the Western States and Territories last week. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs. Emory Slaughter. The Masons of Leavenworth have purchased a three story building, 48 by 80 feet, which will be occupied by them in a few day. This is commendable to the Masons of that city and we are glad to see them getting their eyes open at last, for this is something needed by all organizations which are trying to do something for the betterment of their lodges. Let others follow. Rev. T. J. Carr of Duquoin, Ill., preached an excellent sermon last Sunday morning at the First African Baptist church. His subject was "Waiting on the Lord," and it was highly appreciated by those who were brave enough to face the storm. While in the city he was the guest of relatives, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stewart, 323 Liberty St. Mr. A. T. Moore, one of the leading undertakers of the West, who operates an establishment at Denver and two in Kansas City, was married last Sunday evening to Miss Lydia Alfred at the home of her relative, Mrs. B. Granison, 133 N. Monroe street, this city, Rev. C.G. Fishback officiating. Miss Alfred was formerly a resident of Topeka, but lately of Denver. She is a refined, dignified young woman and has a host of friends both in this city and in Denver. Mr. Moore is a highly polished gentleman, a respected young man, and the many friends of the contracting parties, together with The PLAINDEALER, wish them a long and happy voyage through life. They will be at home to their friend at 1820 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. INVEST your savings with us in stock and receive tenfold. It is a Gilt-Edged Investment. The management is sound and conservative. The company is making money. Get in on the Ground Floor. Invest your capital with us in Farms or City Property. We have improved and unimproved farms in any size tracts. PRAIRIE AND BOTTOM LANDS. Write for circulars and information. When in Muskogee come to see us. Misses Myrtle Lewis and Mamie Payne of Kansas City, were entertained last Saturday evening by Mr. S. H. Waldon at the home of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter on Monroe St. W. C. Howell, national secretary of the B. Y. P. U., was in the city last week attending the convention of the Western States and Territories in session at the B Street Baptist church. The following delegates to the convention last week remained over Sunday and left Wednesday for their homes: Rev. T. J. Carr, of Duquoin, Ill., Rev. Stewart, Clinton, Ia., and Rev. J. D. Rouse, Evansville, Indiana. Miss Bertha Tipton of Emporia, after spending a month in Topeka studying millinery under Miss Nance, returned to her home last Saturday. While in the city she was the guest of Miss Arnicholan Chiles on Topeka avenue. Wilson's Summer Garden P Pavilion for rent on reasonable terms to private parties any nights except Tuesday and Friday Garden 6261 Black Residence 4721 Black Restaurant 3221 " FRANK R. WILSON, Manager. "One block East' of where the car stop" at the cemetery J. ORLANDO MITC 8000 Acres of Land Surrounding Boley has Already been Leased and Bought by Negroes. 20,000 Acres of the Best Land in the Creek Nation Surrounding Boley to be Leased and Bought by Negroes. 3 AN laundry ing—5c pound money. PHONE 341. 1807 Tracy Ave. MRS. V. L. NORTH, N. Furnished Rooms. Hos- Water Baths. G Furnace He Home Phone 5327 Kansas City. R ONE! Plaindealer WEEKLY City Star WEEKLY Journal — $1.50. re Chance! Kansas City? With Mrs. For- he has such so quiet and 410 E. 10th St. ere. Florida S VIA! FRISCO TWO FOR ONE! The Topeka Plaindealer AND THE WEEKLY Kansas City Star OR THE WEEKLY Kansas City Journal One Year — $1.50. BOLEY, I. T A. G. W. Trusteeases A. G. W. SANGO, Treasurer Trust Co. releases. IND. TER. a Gilt-Edged Investment ing money. a Gilt-Edged Investment. saving money. or City Property. We have im- LANDS. See come to see us. Just Company. ```markdown ``` 1807 Tracy Avenue. MRS. V. L. NORTH, Proprietress. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths. Gas and Furnace Heat. Home Phone 5327 Main. Kansas City. Missouri ONE! dealer ar al $1.50. ance! Florida Sleeper VIA! FRISCO On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in connection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City, Mo. and Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will be placed in service as part of the equipment of the Popular Southeastern Limited," scheduled to leave Kansas City 6.30 P.M. A modernly equipped train, electric lighted cafe observation car, etc. the route of which carries the traveler through the populous cities of the southeast. Berth reservations may be made through representatives of Frisco System or connecting lines. PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT SAINT LOUIS. SANGO, Treasurer st Co., S. ed Investment. erty. We have im- us. ompany. Independent 1193 and Bell 3241 red calls Bigbee. Mr. Benj. James of Paxico, was a visitor in the city Thursday. The best is the cheapest. Go to Bigbee's. Missen Minnie Payne and Mabel Lewis were the guests of Mrs. Ellen Slaughter last week. Miss Sadie A. Barker will spend Saturday with her grandmother and aunt at Rosville, Kansas. Mr. Andrew Jordan has about recovered from his recent illness, and is able to be at work again. Miss Fannie Williams-White of Chicago, formerly of this city, is visiting her father, Mr. Williams. Good butter, fresh eggs, fat hens and spring chickens all the time at Bighee's. Mesdames S. E. McCarroll and Essee Clark attended the Miller-Cloud wedding at Lawrence last week. Mr. H.G. Brown now has a good position at the Santa Fe offices. This shows that he stands well in Topeka and can always get a job. Rev. Rimey of Hutchinson attended the convention last week, and while there was the guest of his son, Geo. Rimey and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Porter's two little children, Charles and Bertha, were frightfully burned Wednesday afternoon while playing with an old skyrocket which they tore open and touched a match to. The proposition to cut a channel to straighten the Shungunga is not satisfactory to all parties to be affected thereby. As proposed the channel will lead through the place of Mr. H. G. Brown, to which he objects, without compensation. He has employed Judge W. I. Jumison to present his case to the county commissioners The colored Y. M. C. A. will have its opening Friday evening, June 14th, at their new rooms, 404 Kansas avenue. Everybody cordially invited. A short program will be rendered. Refreshments of Commerce 8:30 sharp. By order of committee, O. A. Taylor, O. A. m. Don't forget it. time ago, in the account of the meeting of the Federation of clie we failed to mention the fact that a banner was awarded to the Alpha club of Kansas City, Kansas having the best display of need work. For the benefit of some of the readers we make the cation in this issue. Miss Cora Merritt of this city and Mr. Ernest Evans of Kansas City, were quietly married at twelve o'clock noon on Thursday of last week at the home of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Evans will reside in Kansas City. They have the well wishes of the community along with those of THE PRIESTEER. --- Mrs. L. H. Slaughter has her millinery stock on display at the Puntaton am, 115 W.7th. Those learning the trade or making hats can purchase their material much cheaper from her than from the stores. She will open her store in half the building occupied by the Topeka Pantatorium, 115 W. Seventh St., July 15th, '05. This is commendable and THE PLAINDEATER is glad that some of the colored ladies have taken hold of this class of work. We hope Mrs. Slaughter will do well, and if the Negroes will lay aside their prejudice and spend their money with her, she will be able to give employment to several young ladies in a few years. Mr. McAdoo of Carbondale, has located upon his place some very fine mineral springs. Some of the people of the city are using the water and find it very beneficial. Mr. McAdoo is arranging a place so that the people of the city and other cities as well may visit these healing springs and, like the people of old who drank of the "Fountain of Youth," receive renewed health and energy thereby. The North Topeka Millinery club was organized this week with Miss Lizzie Rudley as president; Mrs. Dullard, vice president; Miss Norman, secretary and Miss Jones, asistant secretary. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Mary Ford. Goods will be on display at this meeting. Deaths and Funerals! Miss Cailie Chiles died at the home of her father, Ivison Chiles, Thursday, after a serious illness of some time. She had been attending high school, but owing to fall ing health, was compelled to stop. Funeral services will be held from Brown's chapel Saturday at two o'clock. Interment in Topuka cemetery. --- The death of Mrs. Jare Maddox of Junction City last week removed a most highly esteemed wife and mother. She was devoted to her family, an active church, society and lodge worker. She was a member of the Baptist church and also of the Prince Albert Court of Calanthe in this city. Her husband, mother, brother and seven children survive her. The cause of her death was blood poisoning, which followed the birth of twine. The twins died several days before the mother. --- With sad regret we make the announcement of the death of Mrs. Josephine Mason-Perry, whose soul went to its reward Tuesday morning after a short illness. She was born in Winchester, Kas., in April 1879, and at the time of her death was 26 years of age. Mrs. Perry, niece Mason, came to Topeka about three years ago from Winchester, where she was reared by a family of people who adopted her when a tiny infant, and when this Christian lady died she willed all her property to her foster child. It will be remembered by many that the will was contested by some of the other relatives about two years ago, but Miss Mason won the suit. Her foster mother saw to it that she received a good education. For several years she attended the State Normal, and besides had received a business education. For several months last fall and winter she was connected with this office as bookkeeper and clerk, and rendered a excellent service, which position she resigned to become the bride of Mr. M. L. Perry, a highly respected citizen of Topeka, about three months ago, and they had just got comfortably settled in a cozy home at 1155 Lane street when death eliminated her for eternity. She was a devout Christian and was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church of this city, from which the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon under auspices of the Good Samaritans, of which she was an honored member and at the time of her death was its recording secretary. Mr. Perry has many friends who deeply sympathize with him in his bereavement, but none more so than THE PLAINDEALER force and management. The gates of eternity have opened And welcomed another soul Whose life work has been intended To make Heaven its final goal. NOTICE! The I. B. P. O. will meet Tuesday evening July 11, '05. All members are hereby notified to be present as business of importance will be transacted. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ..... DEPARTMENTS: Theological C State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, B mal, Musical (Instrumenta organ and harmony, Draw Carpentry, Printing and B Stenography and Typewrit Plain Sewing, Cooking, Lau ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location fluences and Thorough Tea INFORMATION: For terms, pri write to William T. Vern PRES MENTS: Theological College, Normal, Sub-State Industrial. AGES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), include organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Music), Painting, Printing and Book-Binding, Business geography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming audits. TAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate Sciences and Thorough Teachers. MATION: For terms, prices and all inducementite to William T. Vernon, A. M., PRESIDENT, DARO. Ological College, Normal, Sub-Normal and College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor- instruments! and Vocal), including piano, ly, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), ing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and making, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. and Location, Heathful Climate, Good In-ough Teachers. arms, prices and all inducements offered, Vernon, A. M., D.D., PRESIDENT, KANSAS. DEPARTMENTS: Theological College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to Phones { Office—Bell—"White"4302 Residence—Bell—"West" 15. Comfort in the Depends on many little things what is wanted—an atomizer to spray the room and making; a thermometer, fresh water bottle—a dozen little. The doctors and nurses like things and others, in the We take this means of letti KOHL'S P comfort in the Sick Room ends on many little things. Trained nurses is wanted—an atomizer, with a mild disinfector the room and make the air clean and a thermometer, fresh absorbent cotton or bottle—a dozen little things that help the doctors and nurses know that we have us and others, in the most dependable make this means of letting you know it. OHL'S PHARMA the Sick Room. little things. Trained nurses know an atomizer, with a mild disinfectant, and make the air clean and refresh- er, fresh absorbent cotton, a hot en little things that help the patient. nurses know that we have all these in the most dependable qualities. of letting you know it. PHARMACY. Comfort in the Sick Room. Depends on many little things. Trained nurses know what is wanted—an atomizer, with a mild disinfectant, to spray the room and make the air clean and refreshing; a thermometer, fresh absorbent cotton, a hot water bottle—a dozen little things that help the patient. The doctors and nurses know that we have all these things and others, in the most dependable qualities. We take this means of letting you know it. KOHL'S PHARMACY. Prescripions a Specia y. Ind. Phone 743. } Bell Phone 561. } Phone 743. } Phone 561. } 732 Kansas 732 Kansas Ave. Ind. Phone 743.} Bell Phone 561.} 732 Kansas Ave. MODERN LIFE PROTECTION Are You INSURED? Knights and Ladies Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, sales for $350, $500 and $1000 sales and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20 My Colored Fraternal Insurance pay in the United States. Who should carry some Insurance. We want in every town. Write at once for terms persons. and Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. Pres. J. G Groves, Nat'l Treas. H. CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec., Pens Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Issues policies for $ We issue policies for $100, $150 and $ This is the only Color Company in the Every intelligent Negro should good, live, hustling agents in ever Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and L Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. H. CH Headquarters: 413 Kausas Aven Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000 liches for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged This is the only Colored Fraternal Insur- Company in the United States. Intelligent Negro should carry some Insur- shutting agents in every town. Write at to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protec Beck, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Tho Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G Gro J. H. CHILDERS. Nat ers: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms Liberal terms to the right persons. BASE BALL. Six hundred enthusiastic fans witnessed the game on the Fourth between the famous Ninth Cavalry team and the Page Giants. It was an excellent game from start to finish, and both teams played gilt edged ball. It wasn't a case of hard luck, but the soldiers simply outplayed us. Two home runs were chalked up to the visitors and at the close of the game the score stood 12 to 3 in favor of the visitors. The Muskogee Millionaires Base ball team under the management of Mr. Golby of Muskogee is playing the Page Giants at League Park this afternoon. In the game yesterday the score stood 4 to 0 in favor of the giants. The Millionaire boys are good players and their batteries are very strong. Their pitcher, a long, gaunt six-footer, furnishes considerable amusement for the spectators and injects a good deal of enthusiasm into the game. Up until the fourth inning the score stood blank. It was considerable time before they could catch on to the Millionaire's curves, and when they did, the boys batted them in every direction. The one mistake made by the Muskogee team was their attempting to steal bases. This may do with a country team, but not with Metropolitan Topeka. From here they go to Chanute and other towns in the southern QUINDARO. of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY part of the state. This was the first time Topeka has had the opportunity of crossing bats with a foreign team. YALE, KANS. Mrs. Lizzie Green is on the sick list. Terry Williams is on the sick list. Mrs. Melinda Medlock is on the sick list. John Lewis is on the sick list. Rev. Berry is carrying on protracted meeting at the Baptist church. Mrs. Turner of Mineral, Kans. Mrs. Turner of Mineral Springs is in the city, the guest of her son and his wife. Louis Johnson and wife of Minnegal are in the city for a few days visiting their parents. S. Sullivan has sold out his place of business to Bonwell. 31 Quickstep and Yale Hornets had a ball game Tuesday at 31. Score, 14 to 7 in favor of the Yale Hornets. Quite a number of people from Yale attended the ballgame at 31. S. Sullivan spent the Fourth with his daughter in Ft. Scott. C. R. C. Hamilton and wife of Hayback were over visiting and taking in the Fourth. KANSAS. From 9:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. at 620 Jackson street, North Topeka. For particulars address MISS NANCE, 512 WESTERN AVENUE. NOTICE. NOTICE. I wish to call attention to the photographic exhibit of Negro enterprise for the New York meeting of the National Negro Business League, Aug. 16, 17 and 18. I hope no one will fail to furnish a picture. Last year Topeka had more pictures than any one other city, and this year we want more than before. Persons living in towns which will not be represented are also requested to furnish pictures and mail them to me. All pictures will be cared for and returned the same as when received by me. Each picture should be carefully labeled, stating what the picture represents. IRA O. GUY, Sec., Topeka Negro Business League. If you want to keep posted on the doings of the race and see what advancement the race is making read THE PLAINDEALER. One Dollar for 20 Names and Addresses. Purely a business proposition; one that will make you an actual, clear profit of 75 cents. Wanted, refined colored ladies for business correspondents in every town in. U.S. Make $100 a month simply postal cards from your own men no matter where located. Nothing to buy, sell or canvass. No capital required. Enclose 2c stamp for particulars. Address, JOHN SPOTTS, Department A, Topeka, Kans. DRINK GOETZ Standard Beer THE BEER WITHOUT A HEADACHE. Established 1859, Saint Joseph, Mo. M. K. GOETZ BREWING CO. BUTTONS. PORTRAITS. W. H. LUCAS, PORTRAITS. Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE HALF? Stop and see me. 123 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA. ТОРЕКА The Albatross - Supply Co. The Colored Mall Order House of Kansas City..... Goods shipped direct from the factory to the consumer. We save you traveling salesman's and merchant's expense and profits on General Merchandise, Household Novelies and Supplies. We sell the sell the newest inventions before they reach your home dealer. Our goods are all reliable, and manufactured by one of the largest and most responsible manufacturing establishments in the West. Our goods save you labor, time and money. Every day a Bale day. If you believe in saving your husband's, brother's or father's caring you will send a cents today for our illustrated 32 page Catalogue "Not to surprise you would surprise us." The Albatross Supply Co. For, Bath and Promenade, The Kansas City, KS. Ex-SLAVES Send me your names at once. Your Age ex-Master's name and your postoffice address. Send two-count stamp for reply and I will send you some REJOICING INFOR- MATION Write STERLU P. MITCHELL, Memphis, Tenn. P. S. - Want Agents to handle my work. Big Pay. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Edgar L. Carbart, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Edgar L. Carbart, Defendant, Greeting: You will take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court, for a divorce and custody of child, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 10th day of June, 1005, the petition will be taken as true, and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. [BEAL] I. S. CURTIS. Clerk District Court. KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. TABERNACLES. 1 Mrs. Lula Buford, 2509 North 6th Kansas City, Kans. 2 Mrs. Sarah Crisp, 615 South Chestnut St, Iola, Kansas. 3 Mrs. Flora Thompson, 36 North Main Council Bluffs, Iowa. 5 Mrs. Mollie Spencer, 502 V. St. Atchison, Kans. 6 Mrs. Fronia McCloud, 118 S. Mulberry St, Ottawa, Kans. 7 Mrs. N. E. Wigely, 506 N. 5th St., Salina Kans. 8. Mrs. Anna Fallings, Cherryvale, Kansas. 10 Mrs Maggie Fishback, 1795 Mass, Lawrence, Kans. 11 Mrs. Jennie Flod, 406 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 12 Miss Cora Sango, 2058 North Front St, Kansas City, Kans. 13 Mrs Nannie Dunlap, Junction City, Kans 15 Mrs. S. S. Furlough, Box 315, Wier City, Kans. 16 Mrs. Nancy Preston, 1507 Clark St., Parsons, Kans. 17 Mrs. A. Masie, 615 Barbee, Ft. Scott, Kans 20 Mrs Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom, Ft. Scott, Kans. 28 Mrs Susie Willis, 21 St., T. Granda, Parsons, Kans 29 Mrs Alberta Chivers, 210 N. 9th., Leavenworth, Kans. 30 Mrs Laura Bright, 203 Ohio, Leavenworth, Kans 32 Mrs Ida B. Willis, 1036 Iowa Ave., Butte, Mont 23 Mrs. Phannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance, Neb 34 Mrs Mattie Miller, 335 West 15th, Wichita, Kans. 35 Mrs. Fannie Washington, 627 N. 27, S Omaha, Neb 37 Mrs Mary Roberson, 1011 Maple St., Atchison, Kans. 38 Mrs. Patsy B Gooding, Box 338, Wier City, Kans 52 Miss Jennie Alexander, 948 Penn., Lawrence, Kans. 63 Mrs Lizzie Thomas, 1112 Oakland, Kansas City, Kans. 77 Mrs A. Pickens, 250 E. 15th, Topeka, Kans 85 Mrs. Ella Cornish, N. Topeka, Kans. 89 Mrs. Maggie Brown, 1204 Dodge, Omaha, Neb. 91 Mrs. Ella Golden, 310 N. 12, Omaha, Neb 92 Mrs. Mary L. Williams, 717 C. St., Lincoln, Neb. 93 Mrs Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave, N. Topeka, Kans. 559 Mrs. Christena Bell, 294 N. William St., Deadwood, S. Dakota. 8 Mrs. Laura Smith, 308 11 St., Coffeyville, Kans. Number. 1 William M. Watkins, Box 184, Wier City, Kans. 2 Andrew Smith, 308 East Eleventh St, Coffeyville, Kans. 3 Geo. W. Taylor, 111 Mound, Atchison 4 Geo C. Tucker, 1313 Dodge, Omaha, Neb 5 J. T Howard, 120 Kan. Ave., Topeka 8 R. M. Bingham, 1727 E. Oak St. Ft Scott, Kans. 10 J. H. McKinnis, 217 Sherman Leavenworth. 13 A. H. Morton, Parsons. 15 R. H. Hudson, 109 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kans. 16 Richard Clark, 420 N. 25th St., S. Omaha, Neb 17 Allen Garner, 704, E. 12 St., Coffeyville, Kans. 19 C. Parris, 918 Penn. St., Lawrence, Kans. 25 Edward Henderson, 1917 N. 3rd St, Kansas City, Kans. 60 Wesley Osteen, 1214 Lane St., Topeka, Kans. 72 John L. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. 18 James Thomas, 385 Lake St., Salt Lake City. 536 J. W. Barbee, 294 Williams St. Deadwood, S. Dakota. Permit me space in your columns for a few words on the public school question in southeastern Kansas as it affects the Negro. I find separate schools for white and colored children in cities of the second and third class and in the rural districts, many of which are poorly equipped, with inefficient teachers, and particularly no accommodations. At Columbus, Kansas, the school board had employed a white woman to teach the colored school under the pretense that no colored teachers could be found. At Baxter Springs, a city of the third class, where they have maintained a separate school for a number of years, the board of education has, upon several occasions, remarked to the colored people that they (the board) were running the the schools to suit themselves. At Chetops they changed teachers two or three times during the term which has just recently closed, trying to get a teacher for nothing to instruct Negro children. In Oswego, Weir City, Yale and in fact all these mining camps, the accommodations and facilities are far from being the equal of schools maintained for white children. At Pleasanton, Kas, where there is a mixed school the colored girl was not allowed to graduate from the high school because she refused to accept her diploma without appearing with her classmates in public daring commencement exercises. At Mo and City, Kansas, where one colored student graduated at the last commencement of the high school it was necessitated to attend a colored church to listen to a baccalaureate sermon preached by a colored minister to this one graduate, while his white classmates attended the white church and listened to a baccalaureate sermon by a white minister. The condition is deploable. Space will not permit me to state the facts as I find them throughout the state. It occurs to my mind that there is a great work to be performed by the Equal Rights League. Let them collect means and employ the best attorneys to be found in the state, and let these attorneys bring mandates proceedings in the state supreme court to compel the school boards in these places to give thecolored people their school rights under the law, for in many of these towns and school districts'our people are too cowardly and timid to stand up and contend for their own rights, while many who would are too poor to employ counsel to defend them against such inhuman and unjust discrimination. In a number of these towns the coined people who complain are threatened by employers that they shall not be allowed to work for them if they do not send their children to these separate schools. Let us awake and arise, for the demand is upon us, for he who would be free must first strike the blow. Sleep not upon our rights, for if we must have separate schools, give us competent teachers of our own race, who are both with us and of us. Give us equal accommodations, with equal facilities, and we will ask no more, as will be satisfied with no less. I am yours for the race, for education and for my country, J. R. RANSOM, P. E. LT. SCOTT: KANSAS A very pleasant surprise party was given Rev. W. P. Greene and family last week. The following members of the party: Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Holland, 50 lbs. flour; Mr. O. Hunter, 5 lbs. bacon; Miss Maybury, cabbage; Mrs. R. Maxie, can of corn; Mrs. N. Kindell, can of corn, can of tomatoes; Mrs. E. Duncan, quart grape jelly; Miss Jessie Brown, sugar 25c; Mrs. Maybury, beans; Mr. and Mrs. John Bruce, sugar 25c; Mrs. J. A. Simpson, can of corn; Mr. Jeff Richards, can of syrup; Mr. M. J. Willis, can of peaches; Mrs. C. Hunter, beans; Mr Jackson Parks, can of tomatoes; Mrs G. A. Ritchie, can of tomatoes; Mr. R. Maxie, a dime; Mr. William Holland, 25c; Miss Kittle Willie, 250; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bean, 250; Mrs. America Brown, bacon and beans; Mrs. Belle Kinard, sugar 25c. For these things Rev. Greene and family make grateful acknowledg- 1 ment, and pray that God will bless the donors so that they may come again. Grand celebration on the 4th of August at Ft. Scott under auspices of the A. M. E. church. Reduced rates on all roads. Stewards' rally at the A. M. E. church the fourth Sunday in July. Annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was well attended. They made an excellent showing. The sermon was much appreciated by all, which was delivered at the A. M. E. church by Rev. W. P. Greene. All the clubs of the A.M.E. church are working hard. Sunday was missionary day at the A.M.E. church and an excellent program was rendered. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Mr. Henry of Wichita, the cook, was in the city last week, but failed to get his job as chef at the Dean hotel. Mrs. R. L. Marshall was in the city on the 26th ult. on business with the lodge. Mr. N. S. Mayweather and Miss Rachel Stevenson of Columbus, were united in wedlock on the 26th ult. at Columbus. Look out for Oswego next. This makes five girls from Columbus that have captured our young men. Mrs. J. H. Stord who has been sick so long, is better. Gilly Quincy who was arrested on the 24th ult. with Percy Rollins for breaking into the Globe store, and taking 77 and a watch, is out of the trouble, it being proven that Percy alone was guilty, and he will go to the reform school until he is 21 years of age. He is now 12. Mr. Steve Bass, of Mineral, who it was thought would die some time ago, was in town recently to see Dr. Lane, but he is still feeble. Mrs. Mary Hamesworth who has been sick at Mrs. Eliza Jones', is somewhat improved. Mr. James Anderson has bought the property on Main street, formerly owned by his brother, R. D. Anderson, and will fix it up for renting for business. Rev. A. W. Taw of the Ind. Ind., preached at St. John last Sunday. LAWRENCE. KANS. Mrs. N. Sparks entertained last Friday, June 30th, complimentary to her daughter, Mrs. R.G.Jackson of Kansas City, Kas. The house was tastily decorated with sweet peas, ferns and daisies. The idea of pink and white was carried out in the refreshments served. Mrs. Sparks was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Belle Jeans and Mrs. Adella Miller. About one hundred guests were served between the hours of three and six. One of the most notable events of the season was the marriage of Mr. Aubrey Cloud to Miss Victoria Miller on Wednesday evening, the 28th ult. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, 121 Maple street, N. Lawrence, at 8 o'clock, Rev. J. F. Sage officiating. Mr. Beecher Norton, who has been a popular young man of the city for the past three years, but now of Waverly, Ill., acted as best man, Miss Lena O. Smith, Lawrence's society belle, acted as maid of honor. Mr. Cloud, who has been an employee at the Woodward drug store for the last five years, is a very industrious young man and five hundred guests looked on and cheered as he led Miss Miller, a charming young lady, under the beautiful "arch way" of ferns and daisies to become his bride. The bride wore a handsome dress of white jacilian over cream silk. The maid of honor wore a beautiful costume of white organdy ov silk, and never was such a beautiful scene witnessed before as when they came forth, each carrying a bunch of sweet-scented white roses and pinks, keeping time to the melodious strains of music played by Miss Mattie Miller to join the groom and best man under the "arch way." After the ceremony was over and the groom and bride had been declared man and wife, Miss Miller played Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's wedding march, while they returned to the parlor where they received congratulations from every one. The house was beautifully decorated in ferns and daisies and beautiful palms were stationed in different places. The bride's table was artistically laid off in sweet peas and oak leaves. The porch was very beautifully draped, in white lace curtains and decorated in white daisies. The yard was lit up with Japanese lan terns. Punch was served on the porch during the entire evening. At 8:30 the brass band arrived and livened the spirits of every one by playing some very charming pieces while the guests were being served. At a late hour Mr. and Mrs. Cloud left for their beautiful home on Indiana street, where we all wish them a long and happy life. Mrs. I. F. Bradley of Kansas City, Kansas, who has been teaching a class in millinery in this city for the past six weeks, left Sunday for her home. Mr. Beecher Norton left Friday of last week for Tuskegee, Ala., stopping en route at Bowling Green Mo., Jacksonville, Ill., and his home at Waverly, Ill. He expects to attend Banker T. Washington's school. May happiness and success go with him. Miss Ethel Kieth of Topeka, who has been visiting in the city, left Saturday for her home. Mrs. Laura Craig and daughter, Miss Flossie, from Omaha, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Moore, of North Lawrence. Miss Essie Taylor entertained Monday evening in honor of Miss Flossie Craig and Miss Ethel Keith and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. COLUMBUS, KAN. Quite a number of the Calanthian sisters expect to attend the banquet given by the Rose of Sharon court of Galena. E. Mayweather of Weir and Miss Rachel Stevens of this city were married at the home of the bride's parents June 29. They left the same day for Weir, where a nice home awaited them. Mrs. Simon Brown came down from Weir to attend the Stevens-Mayweather wedding. Misses Fredonia and Bessie Cross spent the Fourth in Independence visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Sarah Sclales came up from Joplin last Thursday to attend the quarterly meeting on that day. Mrs. Arlena Hardin spent the Fourth in Kansas City. Mrs. J. E. Hobson was in Joplin last Wednesday visiting her sister-in-law. Lee Gunn has built an addition to his house and has otherwise improved his property. If the doctor doesn't come at the first call on the Fourth, just remember that it is his busy day. JEFFERSON-MOORE. The marriage of Emanuel Jefferson and Miss Cora Moore was solemnized at the home of the bride near Helmick, Kans. on Wednesday, June 28, at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. J. R. Ramsey, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Council Grove officiated. The bride was beautifully attired in dotted swiss and the groom wore the usual black. They were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock standing under a beautiful arch of green and white and decorated with white bells. They were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. Only the relatives and a few intimate friends were present. Mrs. Myrtle Tipton of Emporia was the only out of town guest. The groom is a prominent young man of Emporia, and is highly esteemed by all who know him. The bride is one of Morris county's most amiable young ladies and is loved and respected by all her acquaintances. They left Wednesday evening for their future home, Emporia. Their many friends wish them a long and prosperous wedded life. BOYNTON, I· T. The glorious Fourth was appropriately observed here. Allen A. M. E. church had a rally last Sunday to raise money for the building fund. On the Friday night previous there was a box social and neck tie party given at the residence of Mrs. Augusta Trent for the rally. A neat sum was raised. On the 12th the Nashville, (Tenn.) Quartette, under the leadership of Prof. F. J. Work, a graduate of the music department of Fisk and now professor of music of Clark University, is to be here. Prof. Work is an ex-Jubilee singer. His sister, Mrs. J. D. Balentyne, former music teacher in Roger Williams university, is pianist of the troop. Local talent will assist in the entertainment. B C. Makins spent last Sunday in Muskogee. Mrs. J. C. Hicks is off on an extensive visit to relatives. J. B. Blackwell, brother of Mrs. J. C. Hicks, is here, and contemplates going into business. Mrs. Robert Henry is dead. Her funeral was attended by Revs. I. G. Strothers and J. C. Hicks. Miss Mary McDemont has returned from Muskogee. The best game of ball ever played in Boynton was played last Sunday. Score, Boynton, 1; Haskell, o. J. B. Smith has qualified as administrator of the estate of the late John W. Rodgers. The townsite commissioners have finished and gone, but the property holders have not yet received deeds or patents. So we don't know yet just where we are. Wheat in these parts has been harvested, and the threshing has commenced. The crop is a poor one. July has brought us the much needed rains, which came just in time to save corn, which was beginning to suffer, as well as the gardens. Mrs. Ada Cleveland is on the sick list. Ed. Lewis and wife are snugly housed in their new home on Lucile street The M. P. W. mill is doing a rustling business. Merriwether is giving all his time to the work Missa Marie A. Gilmore Graduate Trained Nurse 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 Conference Schedule. FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT—BISHOP ABRAHAM GRANT. Puget Sound Conference, Portland, Ore., August 28. 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. Water melons are plentiful here now and Ham is happy. Blackberries are ripe, and he is more than happy. Ed Thomas, who had a slight stroke of paralysis recently, is out again. The J. S. Carter grocery company is already spreading out. It has been in business only a few weeks, and now finds it necessary to double its capacity. Howard Brothers, hardware dealers, are steadily growing. Subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER. KAN8AS CITY, KAN8. D. F. Tipton of Emporia was in the city this week visiting his son, P. E. Tipton. Rev. J. Franklin Walker of Ohio, Rev. D. H. Harris of Chicago, Rev. G. W. Harts of Topeka and President Rouse of Indiana addressed a mass meeting at the Metropolitan Baptist church last Monday evening. They were returning home from Topeka, where they attended the convention of the Western States and Territories. Kaw Valley association will meet on Tuesday before the 5th Sunday in July at the Metropolitan Baptist church. John Butler spent the Fourth in Bonner Springs. George Hubbard returned Sunday after a week's stay in Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. R. E. Patterson returned from Leavenworth Monday. Mrs. Grant, wife of Bishop Grant, remains unimproved. Miss Effie Gant was pleasantly surprised last evening at her home, 516 State avenue, by her friends, the occasion being her PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. LINCOLN 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: J. S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLBON, Deputy Clerk. Little Hasel, daughter of Noah Gayden and wife, died Tuesday morning of whooping cough. Mrs. W. T. Vernon is numbered among the sick. Miss Florence Beard of Newton, Kansas is in the city, guest of the Misses Scott. Dr. Jasper R. Thompson is indisposed this week. There was a union literary concert at the Metropolitan Baptist church on the night of the Fourth. LINCOLN, NEBR. Mrs. Jessie Gant and John Curtis were married Thursday night of last week at the bride's home. Rev. A. Alexander officiated. Rev. W. E. Biggers and Zaza Westerfield returned from Atchison Friday. Mrs. James L. Brown returned to Duluth, Minn. last Friday, after a visit of some days with her husband here. H. A. Chapman, J. A. Green and George Williams were guests of Frank Williams and wife last week. The members of the A. M. E. church are holding services in Westfield's hall, 129 S. Tenth, their old building being torn down preparatory for erection of their new building. The annual conference of the M. E. church will convene in Newman Methodist church here July 12 and continue four days. Bishop I. G. Peun of Atlanta; Bishop W. C. B. Mason of Cincinnati are expected and a number of other prominent divines. The Calliope quartette, comprising S. Jackson, J. House, T. Estes, and Lou Carter was engaged at Exeter, Nebr. on the Fourth. Grand rally at the Mt. Zion Baptist church the fourth Sunday in July. Quite a number are expecting to attend the grand lodge of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor at Kansas City next week. Read THE PLAINDEALER, the best paper on earth. oo eS