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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Topeka is Putting Forth a Strenuous Effort to Land the Next Meeting of the Negro Business League. Everybody Should Assistl Historical Repository State T . r . r . n . s . e A DETRIMENT TO THE BLACK MAN! A DETRIMENT TO THE BLACK MAN! Statehood in Oklahoma and Indian Territory Means Black-laws and Oppression for the Negro. We see there is an effort on foot to unite the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, making them one state. We hope our colored brethren in the two territories will look forward to the best interest of all concerned. We are opposed to either of the territories becoming a state at this time for there is too much prejudice against the Negro owing to the constant immigration of white people from Arkansas, Texas and other Southern states, and they are intensely jealous of the Negro and do not want him to share the facilities of earning a living or enjoy an equal right before the law or at the ballot box. We think the destiny of the Negro and the Indian much safer in the hands of the United States government than under state control. The enforcement of the law in the Indian Territory is practically executed by the United States officials, who are duty bound to do that which is right by all men. Oklahoma has a territorial form of government, and the officials are duty bound to administer the law to all alike or suffer the same fate as the officers of the Indian Territory. We cannot see where the laboring man, farmer or mechanic would be any better off with statehood than under the present system. This cry for statehood is for no other purpose than to give the grafters easy jobs and burden the people with taxes. There are lots of improvements that could be made by a statehood form of government, but we can see no reason why the people cannot get together and make these needed improvements without statehood. The moment the two territories are united and made one state without strict provisions against grafters, black-laws and other methods that keep people in conflict, a reign of terrorism begins. We hope all intelligent colored men will oppose statehood at this time. There are several of them in the territories who want statehood for the sake of office, but the safety of the people in their rights to earn a living without being robbed and legislated against in paramount to any office holder. Therefore the people in the territories should keep in mind this one fact, that prohibition is the proper thing for the maintenance of order and property. The class of men that operate saloons in Oklahoma are mostly from the south and it is at these places where klu klux klan and mobs are organized to destroy the life and property of the Negro. It was only a short time ago that a Negro was killed in a saloon at Oklahoma City simply because he did not doff his hat upon entering, whereupon the bar tender shot him dead. It is the custom among the saloon element in that portion of the country to ostracise or debauch the Negroes. If the Negroes are wise they will demand that prohibition be a constitutional enactment of the territory when they become a state and they should not be admitted for a quarter of a century. The people must be taught what civilization really means and the duty each owes to the other, before they ask for the right to administer laws for themselves. It is the intention of the white man to rob the Negroes of the land they have inherited in the territory either by force or illegal methods as he has already done the Indian, and a move is now on foot to have the Indian colonized in Old Mexico. As the white man has now succeeded in driving him to the setting sun, he is now attempting to drive them off the earth. Neither Oklahoma nor the Indian Territory are capable of self government with the present conditions that now exist. We do not mean by this that the white people are not as intelligent as in other portions of the country, but they are not educated up to the standard of doing what is right toward their fellow man—especially when the Negro and the Indian are concerned. He is already trying to rob them of their land—drawing racial lines and describing their bounds. Mark our prediction, if the two territories are blended into one and made a state, black-laws will be enforced, Jim Crow cars established and other institutions provided to make the Negro look small. NICK CHILES. THE COLORED CLERGY. From the Atlanta Independent. The condition of the race makes the gospel ministry the most potential factor in the development of our racial character. Whether it be for weal or woe, there is no agency so potential in our uplifting as the Christian ministry. The masses look with confidence to the pulpit for guidance. The preacher has largely been the standard by which we have measured our worth and ideals. The character of the race has been largely measured by the preacher's ideals of the good and the pure. Our inspiration has been largely taken from the standard of manhood and race pride set by those who have filled our pulpits. This being the case, the preacher cannot be too sensible of the magnitude of the responsibility resting upon his shoulders. The question now uppermost In the public mind is, how well are the preachers addressing themselves to their task? It goes unchallenged, that if the preacher was deeply sensible of the responsibility devolving upon him as a factor in the uplifting of the people in the community where he lives, and intelligently appreciated his relations to the citizen body, both the moral and material wealth of the race would be greatly enhanced. And, to our mind, our clergymen do not appreciably grasp the conditions with which they are surrounded. We do not know whether this fault is from sheer ignorance or downright selfishness. The cause lying at the root of this fundamental defect in our racial character does not change the fact that the average Negro preacher is stupidly indolent and fails utterly to adjust himself to the most helpful relations of the people he serves, and fails to identify himself with the visible and tangible elements of progress which reasonably contemplates the highest race attainment. A race of people cannot rise above their leaders. There cannot be any permanent race progress where there is more ignorance in the pulpit than in the pews. If we are to believe such eminent authorities as Bishops Holsey, Turner, Gaines, Walters and Dr. W. J. White, there is a great and alarming dearth of competent and helpful pastors. Christian statesmanship in the pulpits is alarmingly indecay. There are but few presiding geniuses in our pulpits. Judging from the present prospect, the race will produce no more Turners, Loves, Simmons, Paynes, Walkers, Flippers or Lees. The outlook for greatness is slim. Dudes and sensationalists are in the ascendancy. Our preachers spend all their time in visiting and taking innocent pleasures. They have no time for study. The most distinguishing characteristic about the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 21, 1905. 333. KNIGHTS OF TABOR HOLD AN INTERESTING SESSION. 777 333. KNIGHTS OF TABOR HOLD AN INTERESTING SESSION. 777 The Fourteenth Annual Gathering Showed the Order to Be Making Marked and Commendable Progress Everything Was Harmonious and Competent Officers Were Chosen. The International Order of Twelve, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, Kansas and Nebraska jurisdiction, convened in the fourteenth annual session at Taborian hall, corner 11th and Washington ava., Kansas City, Kans., Tuesday, July 11th, with Sir Frank Wilson, C.G. M., presiding. This was one of the largest sessions ever held, both from a financial and an intellectual point of view. The report of the C. G. M. and of the C. G. P., as to the lodges, shows an increase in membership, with several additions of Temples, Tabernacles and Tents since the last grand session at Ft. Scott; also the financial report was surprising. The report showed that they had paid out over three thousand dollars in death benefits and twelve hundred dollars for other expenses, and still had a balance in treasury of over a thousand dollars, and when all reports were in at the close of the session there was something like three thousand dollars on hand to pay off death and other claims during the ensuing years. This great Negro organization is always prompt in the payment of its claims, hardly ever ranging beyond thirty days, thus rendering assistance, in many cases, in time of need. The session opened Tuesday and finished its labors Saturday. The address of welcome on behalf of the Knights and Daughters was delivered by Mrs. Lena Downs of Kansas City; response by Mrs. Ella McGinnis of Leavenworth; on behalf of the citizens, Attorney Dorsey Green; response by Rev. C. G. Fishback of Toneka. The session was honored with the presence of several very distinguished visitors, among whom were Joseph E. Hereford, chief grand mentor of the Missouri jurisdiction, of Chillicothe, Mo., and Mrs. Ida Thompson, C. G. P., Missouri jurisdiction, who were welcomed by the this body with grand honors, and were the guests of the grand officers and members for one day. The addresses by these grand officers of the Missouri jurisdiction were highly appreciated by the members of the Kansas-Nebraska jurisdiction, as some wholesome food for thought and reflection was given. On Wednesday afternoon there was a grand display of the Tents, in which over one hundred maids and pages formed a procession and marched into the hall and were received with honors by the grand body. After exemplifying their work, Mrs. Eliza Scott, G. Q. M., of Leavenworth, delivered an able address, after which several of the grand officers and the C.G.M. were introduced, as also the C. G. P. of Missouri, who took especial delight in showing the work of the first Tents and their introduction into the Taborian order. An address was also delivered by Sir Dan Taylor, V. G. M., of Salina, who is the patentee of a tent house which he had on sale. The C. G. P. of the Missouri jurisdiction was delighted at this great patent and expressed great admiration for it and for the success thrt was being made by the Kansas and Nebraska jurisdiction, and also for the general system of and the rapid progress made in the work of the children. The annual sermon of the Knights and Daughters was preached by the Rev. Jas. Thomas at the A. M. E. church, of which Rev. A. M. Ward is pastor. There were over three thousand people present, all the available seats on the main floor and in the gallery being taken and standing room in the ales being at a premium, and hundreds of people crowded outside who could not be accommodated. All were very well pleased with the excellent sermon delivered by Rev. Thomas, who, it can be said, is one of the best pulpit orators in the West. GRAND RECEPTION. The reception given by the Kansas City Knights and Daughters to the visitors on Tuesday was a grand affair. Ice cream, cake and lemonade were served to two hundred or more guests, and an enjoyable time was had by all, the visitors expressing themselves as being highly elated over the reception tendered them by the Knights and Daughters of the city at the mouth of the Kaw and only look forward to the time when the good fortune will be their to again visit them. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. On Thursday afternoon the annual election of grand officers took place with the following result: Sir Frank Wilson, C.G.M.; Dtr. Emma Gaines, C.G.P.; Sir D. L. Taylor, V. G. M.; Dtr. Ella McGinnis, V. G. P.; Sir A. W. Hopkins, C. G. S.; Sir William Core, C. G. T.; Dtr. Sarah Williams, C. G. R.; Sir Geo. Taylor, G. D. M.; Rev. C. G. Fishback, C. G. O.; Dtr. Jane Alexander, G. Q. M.; Dtr. Laura Bright, C. G. Pr.; Sir Caleb Paris, G. C. B.; Sir Milton Washington, C.O.St.; Sir Jno. Wilson, C. G. J.; Sir R. W. Hudson, C. G. J.; Sir R. M. Bingham, C.G.J.; Dtr. Laura Smith, C.G.J.; Dtr. Maggie Fishback, C. G. J.; Dtr. Kittie Willis, C. G. J.; Dtr. Mary Cavanaugh, C. G. J.; Sir Paul Giles, C. G. G.; Sir J. M. Burns, C. G. G.; Sir J. E. Wright, C. G. G. Rev. Fishback, Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Bright are the only new officers elected, all the others being re-elected. There was a spirited contest for these three offices and nearly four hours were spent before the election was completed. PLACE OF MEETING. Wichita, the Peerless Princess, was the almost unanimous choice of the delegates for the next place of meeting. Topeka was mentioned, but the victory was carried in favor of the city of the southwest. LINE OF MARCH. The grand procession formed at the Taborian hall, headed by Prof. Dardis' band of Atchison, which furnished excellent music. This band is composed of thirty pieces, and though not yet a year old, the music is to be classed with the best. Prof. Dardis is a first-class musician and it will not be long before his band will be equal to any in the state. The Kansas City local band also furnished some excellent music for the occasion, and received loud applause. The procession marched through the principal streets of the city with the grand officers in carriages, and the Sir Knights on foot. There were several mounted officers on prancing steeds in dazzling uniforms. The chief proceptresses and chief priestesses, arrayed in their robes of purple, pink and crimson, with crowns of gold upon their heads, made an imposing scene and hundreds of people crowded the thoroughfares and peered out of the windows to catch a glimpse of this order, one of the grandec in the West, and the only one of national fame founded by a Negro, marching through the streets of Kansas City. They returned to the hall where dinner was served and the members were invited out with friends to participate with them. Unfortunately through a misunderstanding, a park was not secured, which greatly embarrassed the crowd and worked a great hardship upon the visitors, as well as the citizens of Kansas City. The day being a warm one, it was very uncomfortable for all to be so disappointed, especially so to the large crowds of excursionists who came in over various lines for a day's outing with this grand body, but as the colored people own no park, it was impossible to secure one. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Kansas City, own their hall, which was recently erected at the corner of 11th and Washington. This is a two story building, with a seating capacity of 1500, which is all paid for and which is good to look upon. The reports of this grand session show that there are twenty or more Temples and Tabernacles which own their buildings. These are rapid strides and it will go a long way toward giving the order Herculean strength. Sir Frank Wilson, Dtr. Emma Gaines, Sir A. W. Hopkins, Sir Wm. Core and Dtr. Sarah Williams certainly deserve not only credit but liberal remuneration for the active work and time they have put in to keep the order in such splendid magnitude. They have worked incessantly for the upbuilding and growth of the same and each have co-operated with the other without dissension for the success of the order. They are always re-elected without a murmur, although they express no wish nor show any indication of being desirous of holding the offices they now occupy and have occupied for years. Let the good work continue and may they stand shoulder to shoulder remembering that loyalty and true friendship are the chief attributes in the success of any institution. Sir Allen Garner of Coffeyville, is the patentee of a glass ornament with a monogram of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, which is very beautiful and can be had at a reasonable price by writing to him at Coffeyville. "333-777-P. C. G. O." appear in the glass. FT. SCOTT NEWS. Rev. J. H. Van Leu. Baptist state missionary, was in the city Sunday in the interest of the missionary cause. He preached two very able sermons at the Shiloh and Mt. Zion Baptist churches respectively. He left Monday for Vale, Pittsburg and other points in the mining district. Miss Beatrice Smalley left Sunday morning for Chicago for an extended visit with her sister. Mrs. Minnie Hogan Chancy a very well known young woman, died last Monday night after a short illness of about ten days. Her death was a great shock to the family and to her many friends. Rev. Bowren of Shiloh Baptist church conducted the funeral service Tuesday afternoon, which was attended by a host of the sympathizers of the bereaved family. Mr. Jas. Maxwell of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tinsley. The young people of the Shiloh Baptist church met last Tuesday night and organized a B.Y.P.U. The Knights of Pythias lodge gave a moonlight social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Riohard Drake last Monday night and all present expressed themselves as having a fine time. A large excursion was run into the city last Sunday from Kansas City, and spent a very pleasant time here. NUMBER 28. LOOKS LIKE PROF. VERNON! The Distinguished Kansas Educator is in Line for Register of the United States Treasury We are glad to note the unanimous opinion of the entire Kansas delegation for Prof. W. T:Vernon, who is to succeed Judson W. Lyon for the position of register of the treasury. It is now a foregone conclusion that he will be appointed and confirmed by the next session of Congress which convenes in December. Much credit is due to National Committeeman Dave W. Mulvane for the interest he has displayed in bringing about this desired result. There is one thing certain—we can be proud of our representatives from Kansas, and the national committeeman, for when they start to work for a candidate they never let up until something is done. Prof. Vernon deserves such a dignified position, which pays a good salary and this is but a just recognition to the colored Republicans of the West. We see no just reason why the friends of Mr. Lyon should advocate his retention in the present position, which he has held for eight years, and too, he is from a state which cannot give a single electoral vote to the Republican ticket and just barely able to get a Republican delegation to the national convention. It is time that the Republicans who do things should be recognized at the pie counter- Prof. Vernon is a gentleman who stands high with the people of the West and will, without doubt, fill the office with honor and dignity. THE PLAINDEALER sends greetings to our brethren in the far East and tells them to prepare themselves to greet the Black Sachem of the West. LINCOLN, NEB. Mrs. C. H. Barbee and son, Willis, on route to Denver from Atchison, stopped here a few days last week. Prof. Amos Walker of St. Joseph, Mo., was in the city last week. Mrs. S. Arbuckle left Thursday of last week for her home in Pasadena, California Arohy Sportsman of Red Oak, Neb., brother of Benjamin Lewis, is in the city to locate. R. W. Mitchell went into the convention last Thursday and won the nomination for constable by a good majority over Bentley. There are three candidates for constables—Hunger, Bartram and Mitchell. We predict the election of these men. The M. E. district conference was in session here last week at Newman church and quite a number of prominent divines were present and the meeting is to be commended. Rally at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. The public is invited. L. P. Gates is off on a vacation. The summer days are really here, at least it feels that way. Miss Anna Smith and Mr. Creale went to Omaha Monday. We will know developments later on. J. L. Brown left Monday for Duluth, Minn., to visit his wife. The delegates who attended the session of the Taborian order last week at Kansas City, have returned and report a grand time. W. W. Mosley spent a few days this week with his mother and his brothers in Atchison. Bishop A. Grant will be with Ray. W. T. Biggers next Sunday. People of Lincoln will be wise if they subscribe for this great paper. THE NEWS AT ST. JOSEPH At the Francis St. church a most excellent lecture was given by Rev. C. W. Rogers of Newport, Ark. The program also consisted of prayer by Rev. Batchelor of Lawrence, Kans. and a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Rev. Rogers was introduced by Prof. Bruce. The subject that he dwelt on so heavily and with so much excellence was "Watch." This is apparently a simple subject to begin with, but the object of this age is to take the simple things and make the most of them. Though this subject may seem dry, yet there is a hidden ocean, a stream that will flow with abundance to the one that will partake of its waters freely. To divide the subject and take it by letter as did our good brother, we, too, could see the magnificent gems that lie hidden to the unconcerned and lost to those who do not think deeply in the barren depths of "Watch." Those points can be seen readily when some one can point them out to us. This treatise was discussed to the black people as he would occasionally say, "I am talking to the black people." There are five letters in the word "Watch," which he made separate topics in his argument. The first is W, and he said "Watch your words." After briefly handling this word to its utmost and telling of the lewd songs that are being sung by our boys and girls, he went to another form of the W, "Watch our ways." During this discussion he related that the Negro has been on a stand still for fifteen years "Watch our walks" was the next. "Our walks tell who we are," he said, "and we are known by the company we keep." After discussing this one he passed on to the second letter, A. "Watch our actions," and said, "What need you tell me what you are, your actions will tell." The next letter, T, was for "tongue," "Watch our tongue." He told of the little harm that probably we are unconscious of at the time that the tongue can do. Among the comments on the tongue he said, "The preacher has more trouble with the church member than with the christian; distinguish the two and you will see if this is right. How much this ought to modify the ways, words, walks, actions and tongue of some of us, but I dare say that it has missed its aim, as no doubt those who need it most are absent. "I with I could get some plan to draw our people," he said; "we pray little and watch none, which is the reason we don't get on any better. He said that in the South they look to the teachers and preachers, but here the people do not listen to them and will not allow them to chastise their children. How much this need be borne in mind, not only by the people of St. Joseph, but throughout the state of Missouri, is immeasurable." Another truth he gave us was that if a Negro starts in business at this age or time the others will get jealous. Of course we know what this means. That the Negro seems to be more successful in dive and saloons is plainly seen. How much of that "estprit decorpse" spirit we need. The letter C came next, and he made as a model the church which as the greatest of institutions. How much he brought out of this word can be measured only by the amount absorbed by his hearers. "Watch the opportunities in this country," he said, in reference to education, the different branches. C is also for children; "Watch our children" applies to the mothers and fathers. He said "There has been a time when mothers and fathers would watch their children, but today if they try some other mother or father will tear it down." "We need a more careful watch, from this statement. "If the dog or horse can be made to be more fine blooded stock by watching, isn't it reasonable that the boy or girl can too." He said further on this, "I have been watching our people carefully." Then the next form of C appeared to be the most needed or one of the most and also best, character. He told how character was developed by the training of the home as the first institution, then the school and the church, which completes a fine group. The home is the foundation, the church is the structure, the finishing polisher us for better living and a happy hour in which to die. He ended up by the letter H, and a brief talk of the crime of the South in its actual course, or in other words, who commit them and for what they are committed. I will state that those who lost this part lost the substance. It has its three forms, the habits home and heart. If we keep these pure, we will watch all. After the lecture Prof. Bruce made a very good and brief speech, which in itself was mental food, and expressed his gratitude for the Rev. Rogers, with encouraging remarks to the audience. This was followed by the relation of some narrow and hair breadth escapes of Rev. Batcheler. Then the Rev Cadwell of the third street church made a brief statement and pronounced the benediction. "All will be well if we watch." This has been a very busy week for the people of St Joseph. The National Guards of Missouri met in encampment on the shore of beautiful Lake Contrary. Four regiments were here, and all the troops were in fine order in their camp when the governor arrived in St. Joseph last Thursday. The Third regiment of Kansas City walked in, in almost regulation time. The artillery of St. Louis was in good shape and made a splendid display. The review took place on the plain or rather level track lying just east of the lake which is the most beautiful place for review grounds in the state, and being on the lake it afforded much pleasure to the soldiers and increased the spirit. The people of St. Joseph would like to have it here every year and may get it. The governor, mounted on a spirited bay horse rude around the regiments, then took his stand opposite them and they marched past him, accompanied by their hand. The encampment then resumed its regular business and broke up Sunday at noon. The Douglass Pavilion did well during the encampment last week. Miss Florence Gater, who has been in the employ of the Douglass Pavilion owners left last Friday for Denver, Colo. Rev. S. W. Batchelor of Lawrence preached two able sermons at Francis street Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. From the subjects: "Make a stir for righteousness" and "Heart Culture." His words went straight to the heart and did good and will be remembered by the two large audiences that greeted him. His coming again will be very much appreciated by the citizens of St. Joseph. Rev. Cadwell delivered a sermon Sunday night on the subject. "If Christ would come to St. Joseph how sad he would be." This subject in itself will tell the manner in which he handled it. His eloquent plea for higher ideals, larger peace and more righteous living greatly impressed his large audience. The mind for business and more stable prosperity seems to be seizing our people here and the saloon and restaurant men will give a picnic soon and it is announced in our daily paper that Mr. W. H. Jones, fanitor at the county court house, and Dr. O. M. Ricketts will speak to their followers on that occasion. It is also billed that Hon. Nelson Crews of Kansas City will also speak. Rev. E. M. Choran, the bishop and leader, of the moral forces of our city, returned from Lawrence yesterday and reports good news from that college city. Prin. J. H. Simms is engaged in several money making enterprises this summer and is combining rest and recreation with profit and pleasure. Priu, B. T., Porkins of the avenue school always has his eye to business. At th recent encampment he as the chief cook for the officers of the local company and pleased them so well that he was secured a year ahead to the same position. The intense heat of the next four East on the Southwest Limited You cannot drop your napkin and pick it up in the dining car of The Southwest Limited. A waiter will be there with a clean one. A porter was recently disciplined for brushing a hat with a whisk broom instead of a brush. These are little things, but they show how excellence of service is maintaine on the This Company owns and operates the sleeping dining, library and all other cars on its lines, and therefore offers its patrons an excellence in equipment and service not obtainable elsewhere. The Southwest Limited leaves Kansas City, Union Station, 5.55 p. m.; Grand Avenue, 6.07 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. drives our young people to the parks and lake, accordingly the literaries and young people's church societies have temporarily gone into "inocuous desuetude." Thanks to Grover Cleveland for this apt phrase. Several applicants for the public school vacancies are reported, both married and single women, all of whom are awaiting the September number of the Superintendent's Examiner—a magazine which makes its appearance in June and September, but has few colored subscribers. There was a lawn social at Prin. B. T. Perkins' Wednesday evening. Miss Ida Washington of the Kansas City schools is visiting in our city during her vacation. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Ma. B. Jackson and Miss Josephine Jones were quietly married last Sunday at the home of the bride at 44 South James street. Mrs. Stella Childwell is in the city, the guest of Miss. Rothwell. Mr. James Freeman left Monday for Muscogee, I. T., on a short visit to his wife. Mrs. Emily Fields, mother of Fred K. Douglass, is vary sick. Mrs. Mayme Rothwell left last Monday for Ogden, Utah, to visit her sister, Mrs. A. Rice. She will stay a month and on her return will stop in Denver. Mrs. Rutherford and daughter, Letitia, are very ill at their home at 4th and State streets. Mrs. Lizzie Stovall entertained the ladies of the Metropolitan Sewing circle last Friday. Miss Minnie Speneer has gone to Warrensburg, Mo., to visit with her grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. John Butler entertained last Friday night in honor of Miss Minerva Ghram of Topeka. Whist and flunch were played, about twenty-five guests being present, Miss Annett Scott and Miss Luella Tribune assisted the hostess. A delightful time was had. Mrs. Anna Hubbard who has been teaching a class in mullinery at Sedalia, Mo, returned Saturday. Mr. James Hubbard has gone to Shannon, Miss., to visit his mother. Mrs. J. W. Smith is numbered with the sick. Prof, G. W. Lowery, G. A. of the N. S. of P., was in the city last week making his annual visit to the lodges here. The grand session of the this order for the Missouri and Kansas jurisdiction will convene in Paola July 31. Grand rally Aug. 2. The Kaw Valley association will meet next Tuesday at the Metropolitan Baptist church. Capt. W. D. Matthews of Leavenworth, was in the city this week. Kansas City will be well represented in Topeka during the days of the reunion. Attorneys I. F. Bradley and B.S. Smith returned this week from Buffalo, N. Y., where they had been on a business and report a pleasant trip. Mr. J. A. Dyson and Wm. Boone have opened a first-class hotel, 505 Washington avenue. A good place to stop when in our city. M. H. Martin and S. G. Toole are in Cofeyville on some important law cases. Manager Nick Chiles of THE PLAINDEALER, was in the city last week shaking hands with his many friends. East on the Southwest You cannot drop your n dining car of The Southwest be there with a clean one disciplined for brushing it instead of a brush. These show how excellence of se Chicago, Mil- St. Paul This Company owns a dining, library and all out therefore offers its patron ment and service not obsolete. The Southwest Limited le Station, 5.55 p. m.; Gra- Arrives Union Station, C G. L. COBB, 907 Main Street, Mrs. Alice Moyers and mother left last Wednesday for New York City, where they will visit the latter's son, Mr. Geo. Walker of the Williams and Walker company. They will also visit the principal eastern cities before returning. Mrs. I. H. McPike and her son, Charles, are on the sick list. The large audience that attended the memorial services of T. B. Mo Williams last Sunday at the Warren St. Baptist church listened to an excellent address by Mr Jefferson King of Topeka. Miss Helen Prather left last week for Kansas City, Mo., where she will visit relatives and friends. After two weeks vacation the Carnation Art club will meet July 28th at the home of Mrs. B. Mason, 1046 New York street. The president requests all the ladies to be present, as final arrangements will be made for their annual grand picnic. The moonlight social given by the ladies of the Warren St. church at the home of Mrs. B. Anderson was a grand success and well attended. The S. L. D. T. club gave their annual picnic last Tuesday afternoon at the beautiful residence of Dr. and Mrs. Young. A number of visitors were present, among them being Mrs. S.H. Johnson of Indiana. All had a very pleasant time. On last Wednesday evening quite a number of young people attended the moonlight picnic given complimentary to Miss J. Jeans who will leave next week for Denver, where she will remain indefinitely. The party met at the Miller cafe and under the management of Mr. F. Drew the young men chartered a hayrick, filling it with young ladies, chaperoned by Mrs. I. M. Miller. The panty betook itself to the beautiful lake west of the city and engaged themselves in various games and dancing. At a late hour the young ladies served a nice lunch and the wee hours of morning found each one saying "It was good to have been there." Mr. James Johnson and Miss Amy Cloud were quietly married on last Wednesday evening. Both bride and groom are quite popular in the society circles of Lawrence. Miss Bertie Ellis of Douglas Hospital, Kansas City, is visiting with relatives and friends in the city for two weeks. The quarterly meeting of the A M. E. church Sunday was a success, being conducted by Rev. George A. Griffith, P. E. Rev. J. F. Sage and Mrs. Belle Jeans were united in marriage last evening. Success to them. Lena O. Smith is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Seymour at Iola, and while in that place will instruct a class in millinery. There was a large time at Wilson's Summer Garden last Tuesday night. A nice time was bad. The Big Thing—The colored Grocers' and Butchers' picnic will be held at Wilson's Summer Garden Wednesday, July 26. A big time is to be had. There will be a barbecue; baseball games in the afternoon Admission to the grounds free during the day, 25 cents per couple at night. High class music at the Summer Garden. Limited napkin and pick it up in the best Limited. A waiter will use. 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Mr. Robert Bryant left: Sunday for Colorado Springs, for the benefit of his health. The Misses Blair, after a pleasant visit of two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Hicks, have returned to their home in Lincoln. Mrs. Will Boston is quite seriously ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams on South 24th street. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Merritt returned this week from Lincoln to remain indefinitely. Mrs. Will Newman is numberd among the sick this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hicks entertained at whist last Friday evening complimentary to the Misses Blair of Lincoln. Mr. J. Marshall of Texas, returned home Saturday after a pleasant visit with his brother, G. W. Marshall of 824 South 24th street. The members of St. John A. M. E. church were successful in raising $104.25 at their rally last Sunday. Services were largely attended. Miss Ida Palmer of Burlington, Iowa, is in the city visiting Mr. A. Burris and mother, 2815 N. 28th Av. Mrs. Scott Irvin and children have returned from Atchison, Kansas, where they visited Mrs. Irvin's parents, Mr. and Mrs Lawson. Mrs Guy Franklin is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Dorris Thornton and little son, Cornelius, will leave Sunday for a visit to Percival, Iowa, with her sister, Mrs. Fields; and will also visit at Phelps, Mo., with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Goodlow. They will be gone till Sept. 1. Mr. E. W. Pryor of the Commercial club, is away with the Traders' excursion. Prof W. T. Vernon lectured at St. John A. M. E. church Monday eve to an appreciative audience. Mississ Irene and Clara Kellogg of St. Louis, are in the city visiting their uncle, Mr. Geo. W. Kellogg, and their aunt, Mrs. Nettie Kellogg. Mr. Hugh Thomas has returned from Kansas City, Mo., for an indefinite stay with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Thomas, 1929 Franklin. Mrs. Aaron Fox of Kansas City, has been summoned to the city on account of the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. D. Eligan, 2923 Grant. Mrs. J. 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M Wichita, Kans., June 4, 1905 To all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors Chancellor Commanders, Grand Representatives and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Greeting: You are hereby notified that I will officially visit the Lodges in this Jurisdiction on the dates set forth as follows: Excelsior, No. 3 Topeka, Tuesday, June 13. Western Star, No. 1, Lawrence, Wednesday, June 14. Stringer, No. 14, Kansas City, Thursday, June 15. Enterprise, No. 27, Kansas City, Thursday, June, 15. Sprig of Myrtle, No. 22, Iola, Friday, June 16. Eastern Star, No. 2, Fort Scott, Saturday, June 17. Friendly Aid, No. 7, Parsons, Sunday p. m., June 18. 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. Independent, No. 30, Independence, Monday, June 26. Toas, No. 10, Wichita, Monday, July 3. Working Bee, No. 23, Wellington, Tuesday, July 4. Winfield Pride, No. 20, Winfield Wednesday, July 5. Prince Albert, No. 4, Arkansas City, Thursday, July 6. All Lodges which are delinquent in their Pythean Temple and Sanitarium 20 cent assessment must pay same on my visit, as a failure to pay this tax will effect their standing and representation in the Grand Lodge. Each Lodge in the Jurisdiction will be taxed proportionally according to membership to cover the expenses of my annual visit. Let every member be present. Fraternally yours in F. C. and B. Wichita, Kans, June 4, 1905. To all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Chancellor Commanders, Grand Representatives and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Greeting: 1. Whereas, Art. 1V. Sec. 1. of the Grand Lodge Constitution Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas do hereby cause the Grand Lodge to meet on the fourth Tuesday in the month of July at 12 m. in each year at such place as shall be determined by those entitled to vote in such convention, and 2. Whereas the Session of the Grand Lodge held in the City of Topeka, on the 26th day of July, 1904 did determine and name the town of Weir City as our next place of meeting; therefore, 3. I, J. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, do hereby call the Grand Lodge officers and representatives to said Grand Lodge to assemble in the Castle Hall of Weir Lodge No. 5, at Weir City, State PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary McAdoo, defendant. To Mary McAdoo: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court for a divorce, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 27th day of July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. RUSSELL McAdoo. By his attorney. Seal] W. I. JAMISON. Attest: I. 8. CURTIS. Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON. of Kansas, in the twelfth annual session, on the fourth Tuesday, being the (25th) twenty-fifth day of July, 1905, at 12 m. for the purpose of transacting such business as may legally come before them. 4. The Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Lodge officers of other Grand Jurisdictions and members of Knights of Pythias Jurisdiction of N. and S. A., E. A. A. and A. in good standing are fraternally invited to visit the session and witness our proceedings. 5. All officers members and representatives will notify Sir George Jackson, Weir City, Kansas, chairman of arrangement committee, the date of their arrival, so that suitable arrangements may be made for their comforts. 6. Arangements have been made for visitors at $1 per day, board and lodging, by reporting to Chairman of Committee on arrangements on their arrival in Weir City. 8. The Committee on Reception will meet your trains beginning Monday evening, July 24th and ending Wednesday evening, July 26th. 8. All Subordinate Lodges must send in their reports on or before the 15th day of July to the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Sir I. H. Anthony, 1508 N. 3d St. Kansas City, Kansas and 25c semi-annual for each member carried on their roster. All Lodges that do not pay the per capita tax and special assessment or minutes tax, and comply with the Supreme Chancellors Proclamation on the Pythian Temple and Sanitarium fund (20 cents per member) will not be allowed representation in this session. 9. No Past Chancellor will be allowed voice in the Grand Lodge except they have paid their annual tax of 25c. 10. All District Deputies must send in their report to the Grand Chancellor on or before the 15th day of July. 11. All members entitled to the rank of Past Chancellor must bring with them a certificate, which will be furnished by the Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, from their lodge to show that they are entitled to that rank. The rank will not be conferred on any one that does not produce such certificate and pay regular fee. 16. Remember also that the Grand Court of Calanthe will hold their session on the same dates. Proclamation by G. W. C., Mrs. Mattie Matley will soon be issued. 17. The following program will be observed, viz: Tuesday, July 25th, 11 a. m., the Grand Lodge officers and representatives and Grand Court officers and representatives and visitors will assemble at the hall procured for the session when the introduction of officers, representatives and visitors will take place. At 12 m. the Grand Lodge will convene in executive session for routine business. Wednesday, July 26th the Grand Lodge will transact routine business, Thursday July 27, routine business election and installation of officers and closing of session. The officers to be elected will be publicly installed on Thursday night. Let all our acts be characterized by Justice, Fidelity and Harmony and a Supreme desire to promote the best interest of our beloved order and that of its members. Thus done and signed under the seal of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the State of Kansas this 4th day of June, A. D., 1905 under Pythian Period the XLII (42nd). J. E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. Attest: DR. I. H. ANTHONY, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. TO THE PLAINDEALER: I hereby write this letter of inquiry in an endeavor to find the whereabouts of my brother, Wm. Crowell, called in short "Will." I heard from him about a year ago at New Orleans, La. Since that time I have written several letters to him, but have heard nothing from him, my letters returning. So, if there are any readers of this paper who know anything of him they will confer a great favor upon the undersigned by communicating to him the desired information. John H. Crowell, Box 127, Orlando, Okla. 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. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bessie Carhart, Plaintiff. vs Edgar L. Carhart, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Edgar L. Carhart, Defendant, Greeting: You will take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court, for a divorce and custody of child and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 10th day of June, 1905, the petition will be taken as true, and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. Clerk District Court. "THE KEYSTONE, RESTAURANT AND.[CAFE First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. R. S. STEET, Proprietor 1024 R. EIGHTH ST. William Thomas, member of troop "M," Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Memphis, Tenn. in 1867 and served three years. He was at Fort Gibson, Fort Rilev. Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cobb. Was discharged August 10th, 1870. He wants to find two comrades who know him, and wishes to make proof of claim in order to get back money due him. Mr. Thomas resides at Junction City, is 5 feet, 4 inches high, weighs 136 pounds and is fifty-eight years of age. WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city....... BOARD #3 For Week. Regular[Meals 15c HOUSES to RENT. Neatly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping. 1107 N. 6TH St. S. M. POWELL, PROP., Kansas City, Kas. Newport Restaurant TIBB STARNES, FRO. Everything First-class—Short Orders a Specialty. 1315 Dodger St. OMAHA, NEBRASKA GET THE USE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Stella E. Jones, Plaintiff, vs. Herbert W. Jones, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Herbert W. Jones, the defendant above named, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Stella E. Jones, and that said Herbert W. Jones must, on or before the 25th day of Aug. 1905, answer to the petition filed by plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the matters and things set forth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant. [Seal] W I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILISON, Deputy Clerk. - Supply Co. Kansas City..... Goods shipped direct from the factory to the consumer. We save you traveling salesman's and merchant's expense and profits on General Merchandise, Household Novelties and Supplies. We sell the sell the newest inventions before they reach your home dealer. Our goods are all reliable, and manufactured by one of the largest and most responsible manufacturing establishments in the West. Our goods save you labor, time and money. Every day a Sale day. If you believe in saving your husband's, brother's or father's earning you will send a cents today for our illustrated as page Catalogue "Not to surprise you would surprise us." The Albatross Supply Co. Cor. Bith and Prossman, Amman, Kuwait, Riyadh The Little Gem Restaurant. 106 KANSAS AVENUE a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigars. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. The Twenty-third Kansas, U. S. V. I., re-union will be held in Topeka on Aug. 6th and 7th, '05, at the fair grounds. Arrangements have been made for a two-days' outing and there will be a camp-fire, sham battle, base ball and other amusements for the benefit of the visitors and soldiers. The Ninth Cavalry band has been secured for this occasion and will come to Topeka mounted. This will be the first time in the history of Topeka and probably will be last for years, that the citizens of Kansas will have the opportunity of hearing this famous band. They will give concerts, mounted and dismounted. This is one of Uncle Sam's crack bands and will be a treat for everybody present. Those who wish to visit the state hospital and other public institutions, will do well to take advantage of this rate. The fare is one and one third rate from all points in Kansas of $7.50 or less and from Kansas City and St. Joe, Mo. Tickets will be on sale Aug. 5, 6, 7, inclusive, good to return leaving Topeka until the 6th 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. Sophia M. Treadwell, Plaintiff, I 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. THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. DIE EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, BUSINESS MANAGER J. M. CHILDERS, EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One month by mail.....$1 50 Six months by mail.....$1 00 Three months by mail.....$50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. YOUNG MAN, WAKE UP! We wish to sound a note of warning to the young Negroes, and they had better take heed and start out with a determination to move along a little faster and be more attentive to their places of business or the work in which they may be engaged. The time is now at hand when the Japanese will supplant the young Negroes who are porters on the railroads, in barbershops and other places. Already a few Japanese are filling these places, and we are told that they are giving entire satisfaction, and are competent and punctual and are not always wanting to quit work and take in every excursion. He is ever studying to be of use to his employer as well as to use his time in accumulating wealth. We want to say to the railroad and Pulman porters, hotel waiters and others, save your money, buy a few acres of land, invest in business and be prepared for the conflict that is to come if you want to measure arms with the white man and the Japanese. Stop throwing away money for uselss and non-sensical things and apply it where it will be of service to you and those who are dependent upon you. There is no excuse for the young Negro who squanders his money in dressing, drinking, etc., instead of putting it where it will be of some service. They are fools and only wise in their own estimation! Economy must be practiced or they will be close to the poor house when the snow flies. We are surprised to find so many young men who think they can work one place always, and they continue squandering their earnings. The railroads change, business houses change, heads of departments die as well as change and why not minor employees have the same change, which is bound to come to them and they might as well be prepared to meet it. Save your money, buy property and when the change comes,go to the farm and with plenty of push and energy you will be independent in the world and a credit to the community. Quit depending upon your aged parents to support you get out in the word, mingle with people and earn an honest living. Take warning young men in black, begin to practice economy and learn to measure arms with all men in any walk of life. This does not mean beyond the earth but in the United States. Nice Curves. Negro preacher of today is his debat ignorance. A long coat and a bodus degree seem to be the height of their ambition. The preacher's work does not stop in the pulpit. He should be identified with every movement for improvement of the publie morals or material progress of his neighbors. We quite agree with His Eminence, the Rt. Rev. H. M. Turner, when he said the average Negro preacher is a curse to the race. In Atlanta we have more than 400 gentlemen of the cloth, and lees than half a dozen pastors. You can't find a half dozen of them that can preach three different sermons, or stand for one distinct idea. How many of them can you find that stand for the material uplifting of the race? How many of them have race pride beyond self? How many stand for any race enterprise, or any movement to raise the standard of Negro citizenship? Out of the 400 we have a bare half dozen who measure up to the standard of their professions. But the majority of them are distinguished by characteristics incompatible with their office. Among our home preachers we have distinguished baseball crankets, self invited visitors, chronic moneyborrowers and aggressive repudiators of honest debts. We have preachers who stand in their pulpits on Sunday and holler themselves hoarse denouncing dancing and other innocent amusements, who owe their tailor, grocery and doctor bills. Many of them have not paid the last installment on their bogus degree. These fellows pay no attention to Negro business. They never see anything in a Negro paper only when you write one of them up as "Rev. Dr. So and So, D. D." These little cowards use their pulpits more for the purpose of attacking and destroying race enterprises than they do for their upbuilding. These D. D's so often say there is nothing in a Negro paper or book. Possibly there is as much in one of our periodicals as there is in one of their sermons. As Dr. C. T. Walker would put it, the preacher must learn something about how to walk the streets on earth and less about how to walk the streets of heaven. A CHANCE FOR A There are all kinds of positions open in the government service for those who pass the civil service examinations. The United States civil service commission announces an examination on August 10, 1905, to secure eligibles from which to make certification to fill vacancies as they take place in the position of plumber, under the Pauama isthmian canal commission. The age limit is 21 to 45 years at the date of examination, and the rate of pay is 56 cents an hour. Each applicant must submit with his application a photograph of himself, taken within three years, which will be filed with his application papers, as a means of identification in case he receives the appointment. Applicants are required to furnish certificates from reputable physicians indicating definitely their physical condition. Eligibles will be subjected to rigid scrutiny and may be physically remained upon reaching port of embarkation for the isthmus, and will be rejected if the statements in the application are found to be false or incorrect in any essential particular. Those wishing to enter for this branch of the service should apply at once to the United States oliv service commission, Washington, D.C., for application form 1422. Examinations will be held Aug. 1 for eligibles for lather, plasterer and bricklayer under the Panama commission. The age limit is the same as for plumber, and salaries, lather, $1,300 a year; plasterer, $1,500 a year; bricklayer, $1,800 a year. The same rules apply as stated above. On the same date, August 10, examinations will be held in Missouri at Jefferson City, Kansas City, Kirkville, Springfield and St. Louis for eligibles to fill a vacancy in the position of assistant superintendent of construction in the quartermaster's department at-large, Sheridan, Wyo., at a salary of $890 a year. The age limit is so years and over, and blanks may be secured from the United States civil service commission, Washington, D.C., form 1322. The government also wants a cloathler and foreman of cutters at Schuylkill arsenal, Philadelphia, Pa., at a salary of $1,500 a year. Blankform No. 1093 can be secured from Washington, the date of examination being August 10. All citizens of the United States are eligible to take the examination, September. 6 in this city for positions in the internal revenue service here. The age limit is 21 years and over, and applications must be filed with Milton M. Dearing, secretary. Ninth district, St. Louie, Mo., on or before Aug. 2. The examination will consist of the following subjects: Spelling, practical arithmetic, penmanship, letter-writing, copying from plain copy, elementary physics pertaining to guaging. Applications for positions are unskilled laborers in the employ of the government must be of the ages from 20 to 60 years, and applications filed with the board of labor employment in this city before July 31. Applicants will be physically examined and rated as regards ability and fitness to perform heavy manual labor. Those attaining a rating of 85 or more will be entered, by sex, on registers of eligibles in order of such rating. The examination will be made without charge upon applicants presenting themselves for this purpose when notified by the board. Applicants at distant points may be examined by a local physician, but if selected for appointment must appear before a government physician at district headquarters, and any serious discrepancy then found will disqualify for appointment. Persons applying, to have any chance of appointment, must be in sound physical condition, accustomed to hard manual labor, and males must be capable of shouldering and carrying with ease 125 pounds weight. Applicants having any defect or deformity plainly unfitting them for hard labor will be rejected at once. Male eligibles will be entered on the register and certified in the following order: Persons honorably discharged from the army or navy of the United States by reason of wounds or disability incurred in line of duty; honorably discharged veterans or the civil war; other eligibles in the order of their rating. Female eligibles will be entered on the register and certified in the order of their physical rating. When two or more persons have the samerating, the order on the register will be determined by the order in which the applications were filed in complete form. A notice of standing will be sent to each applicant as soon as practicable after the physical examination. Eligibles will remain on the register for one year from the time of entry. All changes of postoffice addresses should at once be reported to the board. A failure to do this may result in the loss of an opportunity for appointment.—Kansas City Journal. LINCOLN INSTITUTE. Under the caption "A School of Power and Usefulness" the Colored American Magazine for July contains a very strong editorial on Dr. Allen and his work at Lincoln Institute. From this article we take the following extracts: Dr. Benjamin Franklin Allen within the short space of threeyears has turned Lincoln Institute into a channel of usefulness. He was chosen to take charge of the institution because it was thought that he could put life into every department, revive the spirit which surrounded its earlier years, and so direct its influence as to make of it something more than a city school of narrow aims and parochial sympathy. The present reputation and condition of the institution are sufficient witnesses in behalf of the timeliness and wisdom of the selection. More so educators are needed among Negroes. Lincoln has now a brilliant future. Those in every section who are watching the drift of affairs have confidence that Dr. Allen will make of the school a mighty agency for the solution of the problem in the West." Lincoln Institute's summer school is meeting with unparalleled success. More scholars than ever have been enrolled and still they come. Among the latest arrivals are Prof. Perry, recently elected principal of a school in Guthrie, Okla., at a salary of $100 a month; Miss Lucas of Kaneas, and Miss Pearson of Saint Joseph. Among the various states represented in the student body, we find Missouri, Illinois, Georgia, Kansas, and the Oklahoma and Indian Territories. These teachers seem fully alive to the opportunities furnished them by the grand old state of Missouri, and very willingly do they make the sacrifices incident to the small salaries and short terms of rural districts, in order to obtain instruction under specialists in the various departments or work. Some are studying simply to the end of increasing their stock of knowledge; some, to raise the grade of their certificates; some, for five year certificates, and others for life certificates or state diplomas. We make mention of these facts to show what can be done by the earnest teacher or student who is willing to spend seven weeks of the summer vacation in hard study under competent guidance. Among the visitors of last week we note members of the Mite Missionary society in session at the A. M. E. church of Jefferson City, including Mrs. J. Frank McDonald of Kansas City, Mrs. M.A.McClain of St. Louis, Mrs. J. M. Bean of Washington, Mrs. J. W. Daniel of Jefferson City, and others; also Prof. J. C. Coleman, principal of the Columbia schools, who spent several hours visiting his alma mater and the Summer school. To the class in literature he gave a very interesting address that was highly appreciated. Prof. Coleman'schief aim, however, was a conference with Dr. Allen relative to students whom he desires to place in the institution in September, and he returned much pleased with the results. Everything points to the largest attendance in the history of the school and all will do well to complete arrangements with Dr. Allen at the earliest possible moment. He will do all within his power for the poor but deserving student. Twenty-six students last year were thus rendered self-supporting in the boarding department and with the erection of the new dormitory for girls it is probable that a still larger number of boys and girls can find employment, not to mention the various other departments of the school life in which help is required. The white citizens of Jefferson City are very loyal to the institution, and annually grant board and lodging to a large number of worthy students in return for such services as can be rendered before and after school; and in cases of exceptionally efficient service, or extra hours, the student receives wages sufficient to keep him in clothing, books, etc. In other words, "Where there is a will there is a way" in Lincoln Institute. J. 8. YATKB. LEAVENWORTH, KANS. One of our most prominent men is building a couple of very fine houses in Southeast Leavenworth. Miss Gertrude Taylor spent a portion of last week in Kansas City. Mrs. Mary Wilson and daughter, Alice, who have been on the sick list, are improving rapidly. Dr. C. M. Moates has purchased a very nice flat in Kansas City, Mo. Robert Davis has been suffering for the last week from sore eyes. Miss Mabelle Taylor, one of our finest pharmacists, has returned home from her work in Coffeyville. L. M. Penwell, Undertaker. First-class in every particular. Prompt service. Phones 192 511 Quincy Street as City. W. Bell spent a St. Joseph. St. also St. Joseph, interest of the Sa- PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. CHARLES F. BOWLUS, Plaintiff, 18. 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 step-father, David Martin, who was born at Smyrna, Tenn. They were the slaves of Levi White, and were last heard of at Kahoka, Ill. Mrs. Martin is 66 years of age and was a member of the A. M. E. church. Mr. Robert Allison, above address, would like to know the whereabouts of Elder B. Smith, whose home is in Caldwell county, Virginia, near Concord. He is a Baptist minister and was last heard of in '77, being then pastor of Long Mountain Baptist church. He was a slave of Milton A. Bishop, near Leesville, Va. If he can be found, the information of Mr. Allison's people can be obtained from him. MEET ME IN GALVESTON And hear what Texas has to offer. If you are not satisfied with your present location and want to better your condition, you should attend the Convention Northern Settlers At Calviston, 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 21st, 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 Morton, G. P. & T. A., Box 911. St. Louis, Ia. HEMORLINE OF PILES FOR THE MILLIONS THE WORLD ROUND THE ONLY PERFECT ARBORATION CURE NO COMPARISON It is good better, don't your better still Your good gladder gladder, your gladder still Where you know it will cure every local ill Professional shoring power the active Priniple of BURLEIGH is taken from tropical Brains, opening a secret in Pharmaceutical Science, Dearly Original. America, Burke, Maltese, Merchants, and Far from walls of life, are a need to Proclaiming if the great Closet of all knowledge. Said for our benefit of the most remarkable Burkheimia ever published will also proclaim you with ample wonderful ordinance. Sold by all first-class Broughtale of your brother could supply you, and we do. And your Broughtale we do and address we will and you a 50c box. Demand Broughtale take no other share in no subsistence of other shares. MARKHALL, MQ. J. S. A. Lawyer T. W. Bell spent a few days in St. Joseph, St. Charles, and also St. Joseph, Mo., in the interest of the Samaritan grand lodge. Miss Hattie V. Anderson has been visiting in the city. Nick Chiles was in the city last week on business. St. Philip's Episcopal church gave a lawn social Wednesday evening, which proved quite successful. Miss Crudup of Nashville, Tenn. is now nurse and matron of Mitchell hospital and home. Charles Davis, an old Leavenworth boy, is here from Butte, Montana visiting relatives and friends. OTTAWA, KANS. Mrs. Isaac Roberts, living at 806 North Cherry street, died of heart failure this morning at about eight o'clock. Death came entirely without warning, as Mrs. Roberts had not even made any complaint of ill health. She was thirty seven years of age, and leaves a husband and four children. Funeral Wednesday day at ten o'clock. J. Rogers and wife are the parents of a fine boy. Mrs. Mary Strodder is visiting friends and relatives in Topeka. Miss Mamie Simms is here from Oklahoma visiting her father and sist-r. COLUMBUS, KANS. Bills are out for the emancipation celebration at Galena, Kas., August 1-2, under the auspices of Syracuse Lodge No. 28, Knights of Pythias. The work on the Primitive Baptist church is progressing nicely under the leadership of Rev. Street. Grandmother Hobson left for Ft. Scott last week to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. P. Greene, and other relatives. She was accompanied by Miss Laura Hobson, who returned the next day. Some preachers take the pulpit as a place to cast malicious darts, well knowing that the one aimed at cannot retaliate, owing to it being in the church. If any one has done a wrong the preacher should be the last to attempt to rectify it in the above manner. 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. MAY STANARD. J. W. RYAN, Times Wide, Leavenworth, Kansas, AGENT FOR 1. 8. CURTIS, Clerk. ‘ . ‘ “=< 0 ~ nee ey . . é # . — . ' . Me ek wee me a Se Bie dee ER Me v ey tH # i os a a a I a i i 107m, "Tween ppt 2, orece Co A Footage grenem, DR, A. O. BRISCOB. DSxTisT. Root Siath Servet, Dyan Reames Grocery, = TOPEKA, EAS ——— PM, EB. JACKSON, M. D Paysioiax anp Suroxow OMice 404 Kanone Ave, , L, neInD, TOPEKA, KANSAS Bets Prowse 10g: Main Ttoto A.M, OFFICE nours{ 12M, toa M. tnd. Phove #9, (7010 P, M, J. M, JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Essminiog Physician of the Koights and Ladies tProtection,. { Bpgelal Attention to denaenes women nod private descases, ufice and Residence, 877 Mapisox Stacey, O, A. TAYLOR, M. D. Pnysioian anp Screxron 996 Kaxeas Ave, tnd, Phoue 774 Onlle answered day aud night, 7to9 a.m. Ofice Hours 2to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m, j NEWS OF THE WEEK, $ POPPPPPELLPL PLD P PPPS PPPPLS Giles Elliott of Emporia, was a visitor in the city Sunday, Mies Hazel Henderson is epend- ing her vavation in St. Louis, Mrs. Fred Thomas of Chicago, epent a fow days here laet week. Mre. Marie Miller in quite sick at her home on Washington St. Ladies 10c; gents 15c at Wileon’s Garden Tueeday and Friday nights. Miss Edith HNnox of Emporia, was the guentof Mise Cyrenia G. Switb last Sunday. Fred Carter and Bert Ray were among the excursioniste from Em. poria last Sunday. Mre. W. 1. Jamison left Thure- day for Omaha ona visit to Mr. and Mra. Henry W. Black. Jt is rumored that Mr. George Dupree will lead some fair maid to the altar in the near future, Mistes Effie and Montez Booker, Mae Helm, Pearl Henderson and Mre, Mattie Rich of Emporia, apent last Sunday in the city, Mie» G, A. Nance who has been conduating a succeseful millinery schoo] of instruction in this city, left Mouday for Denver. Mre, M, L, Moran entertained at dinuer last Sunday complimentary to Mr. C. M. Hickman and Mies Marie Bennett, both of Frankfort, Mra. Wm. Jobneon is visiting relatives in Savannah, Mo., and will be absent about two months. Her hnaband accompanied her, he returning Sunday, Mr, Polk Jones left for Chicago last Wednesday where he is expect- ing to accept a porition with the Santa Fe Railway Co. Hie family will join him there soon, Mr, and Mr. McCloud of Law: rence, were in the city last Sunday aud were the guests of Mesdames 8, EZ. McCarroll and Elsie Clark, They returned home Sunday night. Prof. E, Ridley has purchased a Leautifu] home st 624 Wentern ave., where he is now residing, He ie one of the leading energetic young men in the country and js rmpidly Sorging his way to the front. Mr. G. H. Webb of Springfield, Mo,, je visiting bie sister, Mrs, W. Menry, three miles east of the city. We had not eeen hie sister for 11 years, therefore we know this meet- ing to have beeu & pleasant one. Mr, Jobo Sawyer, one of the Jeqdisg plumbers and steam fitters in the coantty, returned last week frou Trinidad, Colo., where has been for two weeks cempleiing & beating plant and plumbing Jp that city. Rev. Dixon of St. Lovis, pert a portion of the week in eur city on is vacation, bis vacation, Mr. and Mrs, Staley of Emporia, spent Sunday ja the city, the guess of Mr. and Mra, Chas. Lytle. Mrs. Chas, Lytle entertained Mr, and Mrs, Austin Sharp at supper last Monday evening. Mrs, M.L.Bachelor of Lawrence, ia visiting in the city, the gucat of her aunt, Mra, Winburn. Miss Bossie Hawktus, who is bt- tending summer school at the State Normal, epent Sunday in the city. | Misa Mabel Cox of Kansas City, who has been teaching In the Indian Territory, returned home last week, Mrs. K. V. Ridley, who bad her armecaldad last week while engaged in her houschold dutics, is im- proving. Mias Sadie Phillips of Emporia, ls visiting in the city, the guest of Miss M. B. Patterson, 1220 Buch- anau street, Mra. Essie Clark entertained st dinner Monday complimentary to Mr, and Mra, Austin Sharp of Den- ver, Colorado. Dr. Pay of Kansas City, who took the medical examination in this recently, wasone of the for- tunate oncs who passed, Mrs. Ed. Greer was called to Kaneas City, Mo, Sunday to attend the bedside of lier sister, Mra. M. Robertson, whois very sick. Mrs. Elnora Moore of Denver, formerly Miss Caldwell of thiacity, is visiting ber father, Mr. Jeff Oaldwell, and other relatives and friends in thie city. Mies Eudora McClelland left Wednesday tor her old home in Nashville, Tenn , after having lived in Toepks six yeara. She wil] re- side there with her sister, The Christian Endeavor society gave a lawn social Wednesday eve, at the home of the president, Mies Lillian Jeitz, The social was for the benefit of the piano fund. Mies Beneie Moss, of this city, left Fhursday morning for Colora- do where ehe will visit during the sumnier with her sistere, Mre.Chas, White and Mre, Thos. McAdoo. Mr, and Mrs. Austin Sharp of Denver, who have been visiting for several days with Mre, Sharp's par- ente and also with the parents of Mr. Sharp, returned home Tuesday, Mr, Ed, Greer who has been em ployed for more than 19 years with the Santa Fe Ry. Co., has resigned and is with the Rook Jeland as cook on the private car of General Man- ager D. E, Cain. Mre. J. M. Rivera entertained at, tem o’clock breakfaet Thursday in honor of Mrs, Walker of Oklahoma, Mies Dora Miller of Richmond, Mo., and Mira Mary E. Bennett of Frankfort, Kae, Prof, N. T. Sawyer, who is in- terested in a laundry with hie Lrother io Kaneas City, Mo., was inthe city a few dave liset week Miss Cora Thurston of Lawrence stopped over in the city a few days laet while en route home from Col- orado Spriage, where she had been visiting, and while here she was the gueet of Miss Grace Huddlecon. We wish to express our thanks to our many friends who so kindly assisted us in the recent illness of our beloved wife and mother, for without yoortender sympathy we wish, lave Sook. Wea butden at sorrow harder to bear, * Houry Washington end deoghter, J. ORLANDO MITCHELL, President. W. A. RENTIE, Secretary. A. G. W. SANGO, Treasurer Freedmen’s Land & Trust Co a} Lands, Loans & Leases. (INCORPORATED, ) Churchill Building, MUSKOGEE. IND. TER. Tuer your savings with us in stock and receive tenfold. Itis a Gilt-Edged Investment. The management is sound and conservative. The company is making money. Get in on the Ground Floor, Invest your capital with usin Farms or City Property. We have im- proved and uaimproved farms in any size tracts, PRAIRIE AND Bottom Lamps. Write for circulars and information. When in Nuskogee come to see us. The Freedmen’s Land & Trust Company. | Mrs. Paul Jones ia visiting with friends in Paxico this week. Big free barbecue at the Sammer Garden Wedneeday, July 26. Miss Grace Henderson continues ill at her home on E. 8th street, Mrs. Francis Young of Kaneas City, Mo., will be the guest of Mre. Paul Jones next week, The Ideal Millinery club will nieet next Wednerday afternoon with Mise Louvenia Brown, 208 Taylor atreet, ‘The Colozed Grocers and butch- ers say they are sure going to win that bascball game next Wednesday with Ira O, Guy as short stop, and Geo. Bighee, the famour catcher, in the game. Jadies, 10c; gente, 15e. Atthe Summer Garden. Wilsen’s OPEN EVBHY TUFSDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS Pavillion for rent on reasouable terms to private parties any nights except Tuesday and Friday Admilosion te Per Couple; Siugie 150 Garden 6261 Blak Bau Prowss{ Residence 4671 Black Restaurant3c FRANK R, WILSON, Manager, kwrOne block Eastfol where the car stopé al ibe cemetery, TWO FOR ONE! The Topeka Plaindealer Karees Ci Star 7 Kansas City Journal One Year — $1.50. BOLE Y, LT, The Colored Town and Home of the Negro, One Year Old and 600 Inhabitants! 8000 Acres of Land Surrounding Boley has Already been Leased and Bought by Negroes. 20,000 Acres of the Best Land in the Creek Nation Surrounding Boley to be Leseed and Bought hy Negroes. ® T. M. HAYNES, Local Townsite Mgr., BOLEY,1.T Bee thefun! Clay Odell and 4. 8. Chiles will play ball Jaly 26, Mr. James Mason and deughter, of Denver, are visiting in the city, the guests of Mr, Mason’a father, Mr, E. Mason, 940 Spruce street. Mr, Maron isan old Topeka boy and has now returned to visit his relatives and friends. The Burial League of the United States, under the management of Stoncetrecy and Hamilton, is duly authorized to do business in the etate of Kaneae, This is asafe aud round inatitution for those who wieh to become members, whereby they can bury their dead by paying Aemalleum of from 0c 10 $4.85 per year, We advise those who carry money for the purpose of burying their dead to join this Jeague, whioh rate is very cheap and the rersice the bent. It fain ‘the bounds of all and a guarantee iegiven, hore who join should do so with the intention of keeping their annual dues paid up. , YOUR REAL ESTATE’ Ican sell BUSINESS, ‘ atter Where Located, Properties and business iinet Writetoday describing ita yon berate pall ond ~ AP. Tooe Wilson,Jr, REALESTATE SPRCUILIST, 413 Kansas Ave, — Torrxa, Ks, The Colored Home Ds, “SP FRE ae | Shamporing ond Face Mange MARS. HATTIE E. VAN VLECK Hair Dresser and Manulacturer se. oo ——~ ‘Hair to Matce At Comprextions. Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Pompadour Combs, and other | "Toilet Combs, Switches and Hair Jeweltysccscccccerens 220 E,sth8t, TOPEKA, KANS -HOTBE WIkKkKARD,— 1009 St Louis Avenve, North of Viaduct and Union 8t , » HANBAS CITY, MISSOURI | W. M. AILSTOOK, Prop. Rates: $1 00, $190 and g20 per Day, NICE ROOMS. tee Cream and Soda Water — Let the... AMBRICAN Steam Caundry Do your family washing—5c pound It will save you money, 114 W, Seventn 81. Prone ai: Are You Going to Kansas Gity? lf so, stop with Mrs, For- tune Weaver, She has such nice cory rooms—so quiet and home-like. 1009 McGee St. 410 E, 0th bt, and others, Fornished and Unfernished Rooms.» Bell Phone 5357 Main. Res. 911 Oak St. Kansas City. | When in ATCHISON don't forget Dt.ROBINSON'S RESTAURANT 623 Main Street, Just three blocks from Union Depot, Meals 200. Mrs, Mary Robinson, + - Propr. eS When in Kansas City stop at Hote: Newport s ° on - 1807 Tracy Avenve. MRS. V, L, NORTH, Proprietress, Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Bathe, Ges and Furnace Heat. Home Phone 6327 Main. Kansas City, + - Missouri Florida Sleeper VIA) On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of t905, the Frisco System, in oon- nection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Bleep- ers between Kansas City, Mo. sad Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will he placed in service*as part of the equipment of the Popular Southeastern Limited,” scheduled to leave Kansas City 6:30 P.M. A modernly equipped train, electric lighted cafe observation car, eto— the route of which carnes the travel- er through the populous cities of the southeast. Berth reservations ‘may be made through representatives of Frisco Byetem or connecting Hines. PassenceR Taarric Drrantmunt, Baint Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Page of Chicago, who have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Page, of this city, left this week for Eskridge where they will visit with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Page. Mrs. J. V. Willis returned last Saturday from a pleasant visit in Kansas City with her husband and daughter, and in a few days she will leave for New Mexico where she will spend several weeks visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Buacheau, Mrs. Sam Jones and Mrs. G. W. Cannon entertained last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Jones, 1305 Monroe street, complimentary to Mrs. Walker of Honnossey, O. T. Mrs. Walker returned home this week after a pleasant visit of two weeks in this city. We are in receipt of the annual catalogue,1905-1906, of the Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, of which Prof. W. T. Vernon is president. They are erecting two new buildings for the accommodation of students, many of whom are already engaging rooms and board for the next term. From all indications the school attendance this ensuing term will be the greatest in the history of the university. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter has opened a first-class millinery department at 115 W. 7th street, in part of the building occupied by the Topeka Pantatorium. She has on display a fine line of ready made hats, trimmings and other things that go to make up a first-class line of millinery goods, which she sells at wholesale prices. The public ought to appreciate and be proud of this new enterprise and should give her their entire support. We were proud to visit the firm of Fred and James White, who are managing a money loaning business at 1010 N. 4th street, Kansas City, Kans. This a new enterprise for our young men and we wish we could see more of the same in other cities. These young men are making a fair start and will no doubt succeed. They loan on household furniture, jewelry, etc. When in need of a little change, see these young men for terms. Mr. Albert Reed, the famous cartoonist, has purchased the Western Life at Leavenworth, Kansas, and he will also run an evening daily, to be known as the Leavenworth Evening Post. Mr. Fred James, who is a popular newspaper man, is associated with him in the business. We predict for them great success for the new evening daily in Leavenworth, as Mr. Reed has been connected with newspaper work for years and knows what the people like and will give it to them. Mr. John Jordan and wife of Iola, formerly of this city, stopped here a short while to visit relatives, en route to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where Mr. Jordan will have charge of the sewer men. Hanly Richey has secured a large contract at that place and from the fact that Mr. Jordan has been with him for the past eight years, his service has become indispensable, therefore his reason for changing his location. Mr. Jordan is also one of the finest brick pavers in the West. His wife will join him in a few days. An event worthy of note was the social given by the Y.M.C.A. last Friday evening at their new rooms, 408 Kansas avenue. The crowd which attended filled the three rooms and overflowed into the hallway. The program consisted of addresses by Dr. W. E. Jackson, the president; Rev. J. F. C. Taylor, Rev. C. G. Fishback, Robert B. DeFrantz and others. Mrs. J. M. Wright sang "Angels Ever Bright and Fair," and Clarence Olden sang "Face to Face." The mandolin club furnished a number of sweet selections. Rev. G. W. Harts was master of ceremonies, in lieu of Dr. O. A. Taylor who was called away. Refreshments were served after the program. A WHAT ONE OF OUR CONTRACTS DOES FOR YOU: It creates an immediate deposit of $100.00 in bank at a cost less than the interest on it. It's a valuable asset to every thinking individual. Give this your serious considerotion and secure a CONTRACT at once. Do not delay, for tomorrow may be too late. Our solicitors will call at your homes, and you can secure further information from our circulars or from FOR SALE. 929 KANSAS AVE. 2 lots, 8 rooms, Quincy.....$3,800 1 lot, 5 rooms, Clay.....1,250 2 lots, 8 rooms, Van Buren. .3,800 1½ lots,9 rooms, Western Ave.3,200 2 lots, 5 rooms, Harrison ...1,250 2 lots, 5 rooms, Hancock. ...500 2 lots, 6 rooms, Bolles. ...1,500 1½ lots, 7 rooms, 12th ...2,000 1 lot, 5 rooms, 6th.....1,200 1 lot, 8 rooms, 6th.....2,100 1½ lots, 7 rooms, Western...2,900 2 lots, 25 room oottages, Kline.2,100 Lots Tyler, each.....350 1½ acres, 5 rooms, 20th...1,500 1 lot, 2 rooms, Cane.....425 Grocery, market stock and fixtures; best location in the city, 5,000. A piece of land to be sold of five, ten or twenty acres, ranging in prices from $40 to $60. This land is within four miles of the center of the city, and as fine land for raising melons as there can be found in the state. The land is now planted in melons, and any one so desiring may come and see for themselves. The melons this year will bring about $60 per acre. Terms:—One half cash; from one to two years for the balance. For further information call at this office. Mrs. M. J. Young, who conducts a dressmaking parlor at her home, 816 Clay street, is one of the most fashionable modistes to be found in the city. Ease, rapidity, neatness and punctuality are qualities combined in Mrs. Young's work, which make her services indispensable. And as a result she always has more work than she can do. Her sisters and brother have completed their fine modern residence at 816 Clay street, and have also bought another cottage twenty-five feet south of their home. They are happy and are among Topeka's most progressive and substantial citizens. We were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. McCarroll at dinner on Thursday of last week while in Kansas City, and we certainly thoroughly enjoyed a rare treat. Mrs. McCarroll was formerly Miss Thomas of Hutchinson, one of the leading young ladies of the Southwest, and Mr. McCarroll is one of the foremost barbers of Kansas City, and expects in a few days to begin business for himself. They are among the happiest of couples we know and they are laying aside their spare dollars for a rainy day. By a continuance of this policy, they will always be a happy family. CONTRACTS DOES FOR YOU 100.00 in bank at a cost less than the interest individual. Price cries. Troubles that come with unpreparedness. Old death overtake you "a stranger in a strang you anywhere in the United States. Sion and secure a CONTRACT at once. Do not licitors will call at your homes, and you can er from NET & HAMILTON the Negro Race for Topeka and Vicinity. THE OPPORTUNITY OF TO opportunity for the man with little means is probably better to of the Southwest than ever before in the history of the nati of the vast open choice of land for the homesteads that exi than taken by under government laws are now prosper The opportunity to day is in the investment chances in at prices less than half the prices asked in the Older States ands to develop the country. In the Southwest—in O and Texas—are vast areas of unimproved land not yet pro is capable. Practically the same thing is true of the town are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts you one? are interested, tell us what you want, how much you have and we will gladly furnish the information. Write for a copy "The Coming Country." It's free. Address GE MORTON, A., M. K. & T. RY. Dist Immigration Act., M. K. & T. R. LOUIS, MO. 1326 Farnum St., Omaha, Neb. THE OPPORTUNITY OF TO-DAY The opportunity for the man with little means is probably better to-day in the prairie states of the Southwest than ever before in the history of the nation. To be sure, there is not the vast open choice of land for the homesteads that existed in the '70s. The lands then taken up under government laws are now prosperous farms and ranches. The opportunity to daylight in the investment chances; in the purchase of farm lands at prices less than half the prices asked in the Older States. There is need for farmers to be able to produce crops in the Territory and Texas—are vast areas of unimproved land not yet producing the crops of which it is capable. Practically the same thing is true of the towns. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts for the right man. Are you on? If you are interested, tell us what you want, how much you have to invest, and we will gladly furnish the information. Write for a copy of our paper "The Coming Country." It's free. Address GEORGE MORTON, W. P. LIMDSEY. Q. P. & T. A., M. K. & T. RY., Dist Immigration Agt., M. K. & T. Ry. ST. LOUIS, MO. 1328 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for. Kansas and the West. ..... DEPARTMENTS: Theor State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, mal, Musical (In organ and harmo Carpentry, Print Stenography and Plain Sewing, Co ADVANTAGES: Spleno fluences and Thou INFORMATION: For t write to William T. PARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-M- state Industrial. AGES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), includ- ing organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and M- carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Busine- tenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressm- ain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and MAGAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Fences and Thorough Teachers. MATION: For terms, prices and all inducemen- site to William T. Vernon, A. M., PRESIDENT, DARO. DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, SubNormal, 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 William T. Vernon, A. M., D.D., PRESIDENT. Phones { Office—Bell—"White"430a Residence—Bell—"West" 15. Are You INSURANCE Knights and Ladies of H A NATIONAL FRATERNAL SOCIETY Issues police We issue policies for $100, $ This is the only Compan Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. Incis for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged 16 this is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. Intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance mustling agents in every town. Write at one to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection Geck, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Thomas Jason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G Grove J. H. CHILDERS. Nat'l Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue policies for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms. Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G Groves, Nat'l Treas. J. H. CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec., Headquarters: 413 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. QUINDARO. Paid up Capital $100,000. $100 Funeral Guaranteed By Draft Attached to Each Contract Secured by Small Annual Payment According to Age. S DOES FOR YOU: st less than the the interest on it. with unpreparedness. is "a stranger in a strange land." United States. TRACT at once. Do not delay, your homes, and you can secure HAMILTON, ka and Vicinity. UNITY OF TO-DAY: little means is probably better to-day in the prairie before in the history of the nation. To be sure, and for the homesteads that existed in the '70s, government laws are now prosperous farms and the investment chances; in the purchase of prices asked in the Older States. There is need entry. In the Southwest—in Oklahoma, Indian of unimproved land not yet producing the crops same thing is true of the towns. Few lines of There are openings of all sorts for the right you want how much you have to UNIVERSITY, , College, Normal, Sub-Normal and e, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor- mental and Vocal), including piano, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), and Book-Binding, Business Course, Writing, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Location, Heathful Climate, Good In- Teachers. prices and all inducements offered, Arnon, A. M., D.D., RESIDENT, INSURED? Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Corporated Under the Laws of Kansas, $350, $500 and $1000. and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. Sored Fraternal Insurance in the United States. Could carry some Insurance. We want very town. Write at once for terms. Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Bupt. MK4 KAN8A8. A BLESSING TO HUMANITY! The Colored People of Topeka and Vicinity Should Take Advantage of This Opportunity. The Burial League of the United States, whose home office is located at rooms 809-810 Bessemer Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa., is authorized to do business in Kansas. Messers. Stonestreet and Hamilton are the official undertakers in this league and will guarantee the members a first-class funeral. This league is compelled to comply with the insurance laws of Kansas and is perfectly reliable. Stonestreet and Hamilton are first-class undertakers and they guarantee that the league is fully able to carry out its contracts to members. The rates are reasonable and they J. R. Lytle and son, Jesse Lytle, have formed a partnership and are conducting a real estate and loan establishment at 929 Kansas Ave. All parties desiring to make purchases on reasonable terms will do well to call upon them before deciding to buy. Mr. Jesse Lytle who has been in Chicago for the past few years, has now returned home and will devote himself along with his father to this business. We know they will succeed, for both are well known in this community. This fact, along with their ability, will guarantee success for them. Mr. O. J. Brooks, one of the leading artists in the West, who is traveling extensively through the Indian Territory and the South, was a visitor in the city this week. We know of no man, white or colored, who can surpass Mr. Brooks as an artist, and his work can be found in all first-class homes in the South and West, and in the Indian Territory and Oklahoma. He is a thorough race man, and believes in the upbuilding of the race, along with equal privileges and rights to all. He is gentleman of culture as well as ability and his business is one of the largest in Kansas City. Col. and Mrs. James Beck passed through the city Thursday enroute to Wamego with the remains of their son, Howard, who died Tuesday at their home in Muskogee, I.T. The lying subscriber is a vampire who kills any Negro paper. He lies about his pay day and then slanders the paper when he is out off for not paying his subscription. We have a number of dude fellows claiming to be paying their girl's subscription, and we are going to show their ladies what dead boots they mix with.—Exohange. I wish to call attention to the photographic exhibit of Negro enterprise for the New York meeting of the National Negro Business League, Aug. 10, 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 oared for and returned the same as when received by me. Each picture should be carefully labeled, stating what the picture represents. IRA O. GUY, Seo., Topeka Negro Business League. Comfort in the S Depends on many little thing what is wanted—an atomizer to spray the room and make ing; a thermometer, fresh water bottle—a dozen little th The doctors and nurses kn things and others, in the n We take this means of letting KOHL'S PH Comfort in the Sick Room. Depends on many little things. Trained nurses know what is wanted—an atomizer, with a mild disinfectant, to spray the room and make the air clean and refreshing; a thermometer, fresh absorbent cotton, a hot water bottle—a dozen little things that help the patient. The doctors and nurses know that we have all these things and others, in the most dependable qualities. We take this means of letting you know it. KOHL'S PHARMACY. Prescriptions a Specialty. Ind. Phone 743. Bell Phone 581. Ind. Phone 743.} Bell Phone 581.} 732 Kansas Ave. NOTICE. insure in ages from 3 to 55 years. Those wishing to learn particulars of this league may do so by writing to Stonestreet and Hamilton. Agents will soon be put on the road to solicit for members, and they will be authorized to accept payments and issue certificates. The paid up capital stock is $100,000.00 and the officers are composed of some of the wealthiest men in the United States. A draft is attached to the contract which will be honored upon presentation at the bank, and they guarantee a $100.00 funeral to all members in good standing. BUTTONS. PORTRAITS. W. H. LUCAS, Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me. 123 Kansas Ave. TOPE When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Headquarters Open day and nign.. Refreshments of all kinds. 416 Cherokee Street. Ex-SLAVES Send me your names at once Your Age, ex Master's name and your postoffice address. Send two-cent stamp for reply and I will send you some REJOICING INFORMATION WITHIN 1 WEEK. STANLEY P. HIGGELLE, Humphris, Texas K. S. Wearam to handle my work here DRINK GOETZ Standard Beer THE BEER WITHOUT A HEADACHE. Established 1859, Saint Joseph, Mo. M. K. GOETZ BREWING CO. Sick Room. gs. Trained nurses know er, with a mild disinfectant, the air clean and refresh- absorbent cotton, a hot things that help the patient. now that we have all these most dependable qualities. g you know it. PHARMACY. 732 Kansas Ave. PORTRAITS. TOPEKA. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given, that on the 14th day of July, A. D., 1908, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Josephine Perry, late of Shawnee county, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. W. I. JAMISON, Administrator. FRED WHITE, Prose J. 8, WHITE, Mgr Kansas Credit Co., STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNEE COUNTY, In the matter of the estate of Josephine Perry, late of Shawnee On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. 1010 N. 4th St. KANSAS CITY, KAS Howard University Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharma- cautic Colleges. versity Department Dental and Pharma- Colleges. Howard University Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacutic Colleges. INCORPORATED 1867. Thirty-eighth session will begin October 2, 1905, and continue eight months. Students matriculated for day instruction only. Thirty-eighth session will begin October and continue eight months. Students mat for day instruction only. irty-eighth session will begin October 2, 1905. continue eight months. Students matriculated instruction only. Four-years' Graded Course in Medicine. Three-years' Graded Coursein Dental Surgery Three-years' Graded Course in Pain Instructions are given by didactic lectures, clinics and practical laboratory demonstrations, equipped laboratories in all departments. Unhospital facilities. All students must register October 14, 1905. For further information or Catalogue, apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. SECRETARY. 901 R St., Northwest. WASHINGTON In the Pay Envelope That is where our education affects it is a vital spot, too. Coursein Dental Surgery. Course in Pharmacy. by didactic lectures, quizzes, history demonstrations. Well- departments. Unexcelled students must register before or Catalogue, apply to D., A. M., M. D., MEDICAL. WASHINGTON, D. C. envelope education affects you. not, too. equation: about any given line of work the your work the more your services are in demand the better salary ing education city of the I ence Schools Of Scranton, Pa. oo. spare time moments and without daily work. payments, if necessary, are easy. any combination of conditions or is not designed to fully meet. Three-years' Graded Coursein Dental Surgery. Three-years' Graded Course in Pharmacy. Instructions are given by didactic lectures, quizzes, clinics and practical laboratory demonstrations. Wellequipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcelled hospital facilities. All students must register before October 14, 1905. For further information or Catalogue, apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D., SECRETARY. In the Pay Envelope That is where our education affects you. Here is the logic of the situation: 1. The more you know about any given line of work the better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do your work the more your services will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand the better salary or wages you can command. And you can obtain this 1. The more you know about any given line of work the better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do your work the more your services will be in demand. 3. The more your services are in demand the better salary or wages you can command. And you can obtain this Salary earning education Through the instrumentality of the International Correspondence Schools Of Scranton, Pa. The conditions are easy, too. You study at home in your spare time moments and without interference with your regular daily work. You study at home in your spare time moments interference with your regular daily work. The cost is small. The payments, if necessary There are no obstacles, nor any combination of circumstances that our system is not designed to ful The cost is small. The payments, if necessary, are easy. There are no obstacles, nor any combination of conditions or circumstances that our system is not designed to fully meet. Cut this out and mail it to the Local Representative whose address is given elsewhere in this area. International Correspondence F Gentlemen-Please explain your qualification for position at least of which I am interested. Mechanical Engineer Machine Designer Model Draftman Foreman Machinist Foreman Toolmaker Foreman Patternmaker Foreman Blacksmith Foreman Molder Fire Engineer Refrigerator Traction Engine Electric EV Electric M Electric L Electric Lift Telephone Telegraph Engine Wireman Dynamo Tender Steam Engineer Engine Runner Marine Engineer Civil Engineer Hydraulic Engineer LANGUAGES TAUGHT WITH PHONOGRAPH ... French ... German ... Spanish Occupation Name Address City NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. THE STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNEE COUNTY, In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the estate of J. Geo. Stoll: Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said county, sitting at the court house in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 26th day of August, A. D. 1905, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Dated July 17th, A. D. 1905. ROSINA STOLL, Administrator of the estate of J. Geo. Stoll, deceased. NOTICE APPOINTMENT-Administrator STATE OF KANSAS, SHAWNEE COUNTY, 86. In the matter of the cetate of Josephine Perry, late of Shawnee Here is the logic of the situation; The conditions are easy, too. And right at this time also we are offering Do yourself the justice of at least knowing what we are doing for others and what we can do for you if you care to have us Send for Further Particulars Note the inquiry blank in the lower left corner of this announcement. Place an X opposite the positive quality for, sign your name and address, then cut out the form and mail it to the address given at the department. You will at once receive full and complete information. Address all communications to ROY D MAPSH, Rep. 110 W, 6th Street, Toronto, Kansu, Bell Phone 90313 Red. By REV. E. A. WILSON. Literature in its broadest sense comprises the written production of all nations in all ages. It is the permanent expression of the intellectual power of man and reflects the popular manners, the political condition, the moral and religious status. The history of literature traces the progress of the human mind from age to age by landmarks erected by the mind itself. It is divided into two parts, ancient and modern. Ancient literature began its rise 4000 years ago in that fertile region watered by the Euphrates and Tigris, now known as Turkestan and Afghanistan. Modern literature began its circuit around the globe in the 15th century, when the adventurous Columbus, guided by "a divinity that shapes our ends," sailed westward seeking a new route to India, but changing course south landed in a new world—America. The scholars characterize the 19th century as the greatest age of the world. Literature basks in in her palmiest days. In view of the triumphs of modern literature creeds have changed, old books and theologies have been outgrown. The age of criticism that gave birth to the analyzing Pope is passed into the creative. Men have learned that he who picks a flower to pieces loses it. The age of Robest Burns and Wordsworth, when the tides of genius rose to the flood, and the creative era was manifest, not in analysis but in outbursts of immortal song, has changed to the practical side of life. There is a new spirit in letters, arts, philosophy and religion. The pendulum that one time swung towards doubts now swings back to faith. Men have discovered that God made the daisy and the lily to mean not a mass of petals torn part from part, but rather types for interpreting His loving care and also hours of rapturous delight. The most striking fact of modern literature is the waxing name and fame of Jesus Christ. As never before the great men and movements of the world are hastening to do Christ reverence. Because He exhibited childhood as having infinite worth, men are making schools and colleges attractive for all young feet. Because of His love for the poor men are climbing tenement house stairs-founding social settlements for those for whom Christ died. His great commission, "Preach the gospel to every creature," shows His love for white, black, yellow and red alike, therefore His disciples are interested in a world-wide movement for the salvation of the human race. All the great forces of the time, literature, art, science, reform and commerce have become captives, and in Christ's triumphal procession are walking up the hill of time. Indeed His teachings touch every phase of modern literature and marshal all forces of every nation and elime in one regiment with one Father, our God, one Saviour, Christ, one law, the law of love, one book, the Bible, one faith, God's unfailing mercy, one symbol of redemption, the cross, one destiny, immortality. The springs of modern progress and civilization are in the life of Jesus with this universal sympathy revealed in the command, to "disciple all nations." The emptying of Christ's love and hope upon this world has rolled us out of darkness into light. A nation's progress or success hinges upon the name of Jesus. When the tribes of the northern forests began to be nations, it was when Boniface crossed the Alps on his Christian mission. When England began her greatness in letters, it was one winter night when two Christian teachers entered the rude banqueting hall of King Ethelbert. English literature had its birth with two monks, Caedmon and Bede. Without knowledge man grovels like a beast, but wisdom lends wings to the mind that the soul may soar and sing. When a nation has learning, art, sciences, liberty and religion, it is called civilized, yet all those symbols of progress represent achievements of intellect. The age of Renaissance was one of the greatest movements in the history of arts and letters. Call the roll of the elect ones that enriched man's life. we mention Dante, Raphael, Milton, and co-workers, yet these sons of genius borrowed their central thought from Christ. The architect's towering steepe pointed to the "Father in mansions of glory." Standing beneath the great dome of St. Peter's cathedral, a multitude bowed and wept in the presence of "Him whom the Heaven of Heavens could not contain." To the artist seeking to make beautiful the walls of the chapels, Christ lent a Madonna for the ceilings. To the orator climbing pulpit stairs He lent the eloquence of those great themes called the laws of home and happiness and heaven. When some publican smote upon his breast and some Magdalene wept bitterly for her sine, Christ has lent the musician a "misere." Bromding over Christ's thought of the wideness of God's mercy, Luther conceived his reform in religion. From Christ's teachings of the Fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man Hampden and and Cromwell borrowed their movement for liberty. The "Golden Rule" of Christ gave Garrison and Phillips their love for black and white alike. Christ's thoughts on friendship, home, childhood, woman, love, self-sacrifice, philosophy and religion have ushered in an era when He would seem to have retained the novelists to write pleas, for the poor and weak, the poets wish the "In Memoriam" to encourage his pilgrim, the jurist to enact laws against injustice, the reformers to enact laws against injustice, the reformers to overthrow those who oppress the poor, and the rich to pour out their wealth in a golden river for the enlightenment of the common people. Nearly three centuries have passed; Shakespeare has had but twelve great commentaries or students of four nationalities that have given us great commentaries upon those immortal dramas. No scholar has ever been so interested in the bard of Stratford that he has gone forth to some province of Africa in order to give his beloved poet to the people, or to formulate their cude speech into written language. Yet in the 19th century alone the intellectual stimulus of Christ's story has been such that more than 200 dictionaries and grammars, in as many dialects and languages, have been compiled for the furtherance of Christ's thoughts and the enrichment of man's life. His influence upon literature, letters and life, make him supreme in the realm of intellect. The secret of his style has never been discovered. It is wrapped in clouds and mystery. The poet Milton thought style was high breeding. Style is a mark of the purest mental aristocracy, the most untainted intellectual blood Carlyle's style was strictly classical, Browning, Gibbon, Addison and Tennyson possessed a lofty and noble style. Christ's style in the Sermon on the Mount's immortal. For, in the last analysis, style is simply a great soul rushing forth in words of unsurpassable simplicity. Christ's thought's injured by translators, marred by copyists, seem like those precious marbles from the hands of Phidias, the very fragments are so beautiful as to invoke admiration of all believers. Dickens was the master of the pathetic style. Yet when he was asked what was the most touching story in literature, said, "The story of the Prodigal Son." Coleridge's style sparkled with jewels of thought and diamonds of arguments, yet when he was asked for the richest passage in literature, said, "The Beatitudes." Edw. d. Keen was a great actor and artist, but there was one passage so full of pathos that he thought no man could properly render it, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." The most beautiful and charming story ever told, that makes children eagerly listen, is not found in Aloop's Fables nor Robinson Crusoe, but in the Bible, in that one sentence where Christ said, "Fuffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." The lines best loved by the aged, "Let not your heart be troubled." In hours of health and success men may love the mystic pages of Webster, the rythmic beauty of Ruskin but in the last hour scholars and statesmen alike exclaim, "Read me the words of Jesus Christ; they alone breathe the language of eternity." The progress of modern literature in its new inventions and discoveries only reveals a Christ who abides forever. Let the historians chronicle their deeds of past events—back, back, before Herodotus or Xenophon touched on Greece, er Moses pictured man's first abode, Christ speaks, "I am Alpha and Omega." The cultured Greek tongue, the Latin tongue of conquest and empires wrote of Him in the sight of all men high on Golgotha, "Ecce Homo—Ecce Deus." Modern literature, backed by the Hebrew, the tongue of primeval revelation; Greek, the tongue of unaided genius; Latin, the tongue of conquest and empires, English, the purest and best of all tongues, the leading language of all the world, the manifest destiny as the classic tongue of every heathen nation—will ever lift up Christ in science, arts, literature, commerce and reform as a rock for all foundation, light for all darkness, and the peroration of all splendid achievements. MANHATTAN, KAS. Some evil minded person, having a spite against Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Watson, set fire to their barn last Tuesday about three o'clock in the morning and burned it to the ground, besides going in their garden and pulled up all their cabbage and threw them upon the railroad tracks. Torment will not be complete until all such evil souls are safely landed there. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bryant have opened a restaurant in Junction City. We wish them success. Mr. John Gaddy of Louisville, Ky., who has been visiting friends and relatives here, returned home Tuesday. He is a brother-in-law of Mrs. J. Alexander. Mrs. Alexander and Mr. Gaddy visited in Junction City last week with old friends. Mrs. Sarah Sims Zackery of Pittsburgh, Kas., made a short visit here with relatives and friends. Mr. G. W. Wesley has sold his interest in the Allen grocery store and will leave Saturday for Greenleaf, Kas., to resume his old profession as a chef. He has followed this calling for a number of years and feels out of place elsewhere. Mrs. Maggie Casidy and daughter, Charlotte, were recent visitors with relatives and friends. The Allen ice cream parlor and grocery is doing a good business. Give them your patronage. The Willing Workers Aid society met with Mrs. Frank Petea last Wednesday afternoon and finished up the quilt which they have been making, after which a two course lunchcon was served. All had a very pleasant time. This society is doing a nice work and is making preparations while the sun shines to help the poor and needy when he lay winds sweep down upon us. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Alexander, July 26. LEAVENWORTH.KAS. The Fort Leavenworth Dancing club gave a very enjoyable and largely attended excursion to Aitchison Monday evening. Mrs. O. A. Taylor of Topeka, is visiting her sisters, the Misses Harlan, this week. Presiding Elder Braxton held quarterly meeting services at the A. M. E. church Monday evening, A glowing report was made. Rev. Gorce of the Independent Baptist church, has been visiting Centralia and Nebraska points this week. Mrs. Lena Mason's services were not held at the A. M. E. church on account of the failure of Mrs. Mason to arrive. Mrs. Josephine Sheppard Chivers of Leadville, Colo., is home again visiting her grandma, Mrs. Green. Miss Lottie Trusty leaves this week for an extended visit with relatives and friends in Colorado Springs. We can now understand why a young Kansas newspaper man, now traveling through Memphis and the South, so constantly sings: "Distance Only Lends Enchantment." Mr. Will White departed Sunday 4 for a permanent trip to Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Dixon, 314 Kickapoo street, is putting a new roof on her beautiful home. Mrs. Gertrude Taylor-Overr is visiting in Kansas City and Quindaro this week. A concert given at the Independent Baptist church last Thursday evening was a great success. Prof. Albert Rose of Western University, spent several days here this week in interest of that school. The people of Leavenworth are deeply interested in the "Greater Western University" and will be represented largely in the student body next term. The large new buildings, the able faculty, further strengthened and improved, and the complete equipment for getting the best results are winning many students from this city for next term. The Masons are preparing for the grand encampment to be held here August 21-23. Many visitors are expected to attend from all parts of the state and neighboring states. VINITA, OKLA. Dear Sir:—Yours of a few days ago received. It affords me much pleasure to report that I hear no complaint as to people not receiving their paper. I have not received the extra copies that I asked for in my last letter. I have been very bnsy the past week, but I will soon be able to give the paper some attention. I have been noticing the action of the Democrats and Republicans in the recent selection of delegates to represent the people at the Single Statehood convention at Oklahoma City. They shut the Negro out in district No. 2, or Vinita district and I think the Negro was shut out throughout the convention. I see what my people need here in the Indian territory. They need to units and stand together. They will never get a square deal in political representation until they do it. When the time comes for hard labor, the Negro is all right. When the time comes for voting, the Negro is all right. When the time comes for war, the Negro is all right. But when the time comes for representing, the Negro is all wrong. What is the cause of this? Is it the law by which the Negro is governed, or is it his color? It must be his color, because the law has no color. There should have been at least one Negro selected in district No. 2 to represent his people at the Single Statehood convention at Oklahoma City, July 12, 1905. It is not the intelligent Negro's desire to associate with the white race, but it is his desire to ask for his constitutional rights as a citizen, especially his civil and political rights. The white citizen has not submitted and will not submit to taxation without representation, and why should the colored citizens submit? What is good for the white man is also good for the black man. I sincerely hope that all the people in both territories will be represented in the state constitutional convention, regardless of race or color. I see what my people need here in the territory; they need to unite and stand together. They will never get a square deal in political representation until they do it. M. A. LOVELL. GALENA NOTES. Fleetwood Kzell, of Columbus, was a Galena visitor Saturday. Lee Pigg and daughter, Miss Sunic and Miss Cora Cheatum were shopping in the city Saturday. Mrs. U. Grant Smith departed Saturday night for a visit in northeastern Missouri and Illinois. She was accompanied as far as Kansas City by Mrs. James A. Smith, of Baxter and K. E. Smith of Parsons. George Bradshaw, of Baxter, was in Galena this week. Mr. Hobson, of Columbus, was here Friday. Mesdames Penman and Blackwell, of Joplin, transacted business in this city one day this week. Homer *Bunch Sundayed in Columbus. STRONG CITY, KANS. A man by the name of Fra sior of Marion, Kans. has just opened a restaurant first door south of J. R. Hughes' jewelry store. Grand Master S. G. Watkins of Topeka visited Mt. Lebanon No. 16, A. F. and A. M. at its meeting Thursday evening, after which ice cream and cake were served. Mamie Levell left Thursday sor Sylvia, Kans. H. Morris took his departure last Saturday evening. Mrs. Jennie Dell is on the sick list this week. Anderson Thomas of Pine Bluffs, Arkansas is a new arrival in our city. Among the business enterprises in our race we can boast of the tailoring, cleaning and repairing establishment run by Dunlap and Houston; Duvall's restaurant, the largest and finest in town, Madam Howard's hotel. Such sagacity and courage should be commended and patronized. Presiding Elder J. P. Watson, whose territory embraces Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona arrived and held quarterly meeting on the 16th. Subscribe for your own paper and don't borrow your neighbor's paper. Get your paper of Mrs. Jennie Moore, the agent. WEIR, KANSAB Rev. A. J. Rogers of Nelson, who has been on a two months tour in Kansas, Indian Territory and Arkansas, was in our city on the 12th and preached at St. John church. Mrs. J. E. Hobson of Columbus was in the city on the 11th, the guest of Mrs. S. A. Kinnell. Mrs. D. L. Borders and two children, Dannie May and Laurence Dunbar, visited the grand lodge in Kansas City last week. The infant of Mrs. Lizzie Phelps' niece died on the 11th, aged only 28 days. Dtr. Anna Boyd, ex-high priest of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, has organized a club at Yale to make daughters off Tabor in the near future. She is trying to get one at Pittsburg. James Ferguson and wife are the parents of a fine baby girl. The K. P. lodge installed its new officers on the 11th. The St. John Baptist church has usually given its Sunday school an outing in June or July, but this year it will be given on the first Monday in September. All neighboring schools are invited to attend. All the delegates to the grand lodge returned on the 16th except Mrs. Patsy Goodwin, who took sick in Kansas City. John Shaw has arranged to feed all the delegates in James Anderson's building on West Main, one block west of depot. Dr. C. H. Lane and J. H. Croft lectured at St. John church on the night of the 18th. A. Johnson, Mrs. S. A. Kinnell and J. A. Moore left on the 18th for Oswego to attend the Southeastern Kansas association. The St John B. Y. P. U. gave an entertainment on the 22nd ta raise mission money. The ladies' sewing club, that has made so many fine quilts, is overstocked with orders. Don't forget-On to Weir on to Weir on the 25th. 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 Bacon and Beans! 1905 Vol. Infa in the State F 23RD KANSAS Will be held on "Old Camp Leedy" in the State Fair 6-7 ALRY give concerts THE NINTH V. S. CAVALRY BAND! Uncle Sam's best musical Organization will give concerts daily-afternoon and night. This will be the only good time of the season. SAVE YOUR MONEY and spend an afternoon or evening with the Soldiers on "Old Camp Leedy." 3-MILITARY BANDS-3 Including the famous TWENTY-THIRD KANSAS and the QUINDARO BAND who will consolidate and give concerts. Grand Street Parade Aug. 7th Led by the famous Ninth Cavalry Band who will come mounted direct from Fort Riley. Reduced Rates on all Railroads! For Stand Privileges Etc., See Either S. .EMcCARROLL, CAPTAIN Wm. REYNOLDS, NICK CHILES. BQYNTON, I· T. There have been severakbusichanges, all on Kenefick avenue. changes, all on Kenefick avenue. William Alcorn retired from the restaurant business, and will devote his time to the bakery anc confectionery business. He is superceded by Mrs. Jefferson and Howard, who bought him out and will continue the business. Mesdames Cleveland and Robinson, restauranters, are succeeded by A. B. Flakes, perhaps the best caterer in town. He carries a large following. Matt Robinson has opened his barber shop with J. B. Blackwell in charge. The M. W. P. mills, run by Negroes, is the only industry in operation here, and the white merchants are trying to get a corner on it. But General Manager Merriwether says nay. Meanwhile, grinds go on early and late to accommodate the growing trade. These Negroes are something the white man wants. Another white man who has a franchise for furnishing lights for the city, has been trying in vain to attach his wires to the mill which is arranged so that an attachment could easily made. Ham is in the lead in this thing, and allow me to repeat with an increase of Negro capital. he will continue to lead. Here is an opportunity for a good investment and at the same time employment can be furnished for more of our people. Come to Boynton, brethren, and investigate. Already the new industry which in its incipiency is taking about all of Lawyer Merriwether's time, he leaving his office to be run by Robinson and Whitfield. The manager said to the writer the other day, "We will have our investment back in twelve months." This was not spoken for public print, but a good thing ought to worked along. Mrs. Caesar of First street has pitched a large tent on Kenefick, and will run a fish stand. Mrs. J. T. Jones of Kansas City, Kans. is here to spend the remainder of the summer with her father, G. W. English. J. B. Smith has returned from a business trip to Muskogee. 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. 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: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk Missa Marie A. Gilmore Graduate Trained Nurse Of Freedman's Hospital, Washington,DC. Will nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad, aes =