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HE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society Male House REV. JOHN JASPER GETS A MONUMENT! Colored Folk of Richmond, Va., Honor the Famous "Sun Do Move" Pastor. Richmond, Va., July 15. On July 4th a monument was unveiled here to one of the most widely known Negro ministers in America—John Jasper. When one considers that the stone cost $800, and that it is the gift of Jasper's congregation, the fact in itself is significant. Eight hundred dollars is a large sum for Negroes to give out of their earnings; but it is not too much for "Old Pap," as they affectionately call him. John Jasper was, in Richmond, the grand old man of his race; and he was the last of his race—for there is none to succeed him, as the type to which he belonged passed away with emancipation. Freedom had little effect on him. In his simple life he alung to old fashioned ways and ideas, intoning his sermons, singing the doleful, weird hymns of his youth. New ideas, new modes of thought, were spurned by him with a ridicule and satire that was inimitable and scathing and that made him famous. What he said he believed; and as he believed so he lived and preached. There was nothing of the hypocrite in him, and no man, black or white, would ever have accused him of sensationalism. Jasper believed that his mission on earth was to confront science and smash it, and to warn his flock against new-fangled ideas that might fascinate them, and so from his pulpit he often denounced them as "educated fools." The Bible was all Jasper knew, and to that he elung, rejecting all that to his mind was a seeming contradiction. Hence his sermon, "The Sun Do Move." He used no notes in preaching, and his enthusiasm carried his congregation with him up the hills of celestial glory, right to the throne of grace. His congregation revered him, and he ruled his flock with an iron crook. BASIS OF HIS THEORY. When it was announced that his theme would be "The Sun Do Move," white people crowded his church and were always welcomed. "Stand back, you niggers; git out of here an' make room for the white folks," was Jasper's method of reducing his crowds. 'Taking his text from Exodus 15:3, "The Lord is a man of war, the Lord is his name," he quoted in substantiation of his theory that the sun do move the following passages: Joshua,chapter 10,verse 12—Then spake Joshua to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, sun stand thou still in Glideon, and thou, moon, in the Valley of Ajalon. And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed until the people avenged themselves upon their enemies. And there was no day like that before it or after it, that the Lord hearkened unto the voice of man, for the Lord fought for Israel. Malachi—From the rising of the sun even to the going down of the same My name shall be great among the Gentiles. Psalms—The mighty God, even the Lord, hath spoken and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof. Ecclesiastes—The sun also ariseth and the sun goeth down and hasteth to the place where he arose. Revelations—And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind might not blow upon the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. Jeremiah—Thus sayeth the Lord, If heaven above can be measured and the foundation of the earth searched out beneath, I will also cast off all the seed of Israel, for all that they have done, saith the Lord. Scripture such as this was not, to Jaspor's mind, to be accepted other than literally. With his long fingers, his inimitable gestures and execrable grammar, he made a sermon out of it that once heard was never to be forgetten. "We is livin' on a round world, is we? Then explain," he would challenge, "how does the folks on the tother sid stick on? Does dey walk wid der he dr down and der feet in de air like flies? And if de Bible say de airth is got four corners, in the name of Gawd, how can a thing whar's got four corners be round? Den when the airth is turnin' on its axes how does we manage? How does we stick on? Is we got claws on our foots like peckerwoods? If the airth is got axes, what I want for to know is, who grease de axes so that it turns? No, brutherin, the Lord Gawd Almighty holds the airth in de holler ob His hand, and when He let go, it's gwine to bust into smitherations." The theory of the sun's moving, he firmly believed and questioned sarcastically the reputed accepted distance between sun and earth. "Who's ever done measured it?" he would ask. "Tain't nobody, 'cause if'tfs all dat way off no man could do it; no, he couldn't take victuals enough along ter last fer de journey; and besides, der ain't never been no tape line long enough for no sich purpose." AT HIS BEST AT A FUNERAL. But it took a funeral for Jasper to be at his best. Without hesitation he sifted the character of the dead so as to leave no doubt in the minds of his hearers as to whether the spirit of the departed was with the sheep or the goats. An example of Jasper's honesty may be cited in that once from his pulpit he said. "Gawd Almighty never lies; He can't lie. I am sorry ter say it, but I lies somestimes. Ioughten ter lie an' I am trying to quit it, but Gawd never lies." An incident of Jasper's preaching that is, perhaps, more widespread than authentic is that once he preached on "The Gift of the Holy Ghost." To aid the effect of his sermon, it was his plan to have lowered from the trapdoor just above the pulpit a stuffed dove, such as one commonly sees as a funeral design. The auspacious moment arrived and instead of the descent of the dove, a nappy head poked through the opening, saying: "Mr. Jasper, de church cat hab done eat up de Holy Ghost." Jasper was born and raised a slave, and not until he had passed his twenty-seventh birthday did he learn his alphabet. Then he became converted, and wishing to preach, a fellow-slave taught him to read out of a "New York Spellingbook." He was the youngest of 24 children and is survived by his fourth wife, Jasper married her in order that she might care for him, as he heard his only daughter plotting with her husband against his life, presumably to get his property. There was never any whisper relative to Jasper's moral character; he was above all reproach. But his taste was that of a hermit. Most of his time was spent in searching the Scriptures. Of his race he was distrustful, though nothing of the coward lurked in his character. Any insult was answered from his pulpit with such scorn and derision that none ever offended twice. During his life he saved nearly $2,000, which was hid in various nooks about his home. The money was mostly in quarters and half-dollars, for the old slave having lived through the experience of the CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 28, 1905 WHITES AND BLACKS CAN DWELL IN THE SAME BLOCK! The People Who Kicked Because a Colored Family Rented on Topeka Avenue Can Find no Fault-We Have Taught Them Some Valuable Lessons-No Sensible Persons are Alarmed Because we Purchased Property on Buchanan Street. "Nick Chiles, colored, editor of the Negro paper, THE PLAINDEAIRER, is not satisfied with living in a rented house at 717 Topeka avenue and he has decided to move to the more aristocratic neighborhood of Governor's Square and he has accordingly bought the eight room, hot water heated thoroughly modern residence at 914 Buchanan street facing on the aristocratic residence row which includes the executive mansion occupied by Gov. Hoch and family, the home of Judge C. E. Foote, the C. W. Merriam home, the II. A. Auerbech residence and the J. C. Harmon home now being erected. "Chiles bought the house from John Shehan who is now living there. Chiles says that Sheahan is to move out within a month and Chiles and his family will immediately move in and make their home there. An agreement for a warranty deed, with provision for liquidated damages in case of breach, was filed with Register of Deeds John Marshall. The instrument is to the effect that Sheahan agrees to deliver a warranty deed to the property to Chiles for a consideration of $2,700, $500 in cash and payments. Chiles stirred up the fashionable Topeka avenue neighborhood by renting a house at 717 Topeka avenue, through another person, and he has been living there now for several 'months."—Topeka State Journal. From the above article it seems to be the provailing sentiment among some white people that it is not right for a colored man to buy property where white people live. There is a tendency on the part of a large majority of white people who become inoculated with prejudice, to hinder and retard the progress of the Negro in all walks of life and to prevent him from buying property where it happens to be wholly inhabited by white people. The good book says that God created heaven and earth in six days and rested on the seventh, but no where do we see that He made earth especially for the white man, and we cannot see where the white man has any right to prescribe bounds as to where the Negro should live or die so long as he lives within the bounds of civilization and respects the rights of all men. The white man found the Indian on this continent and it was not long before he subjugated him and robbed him of his land. He forced the Negro out of his habitation and brought him over to till the soil, and for more than three hundred years he toiled making this country habitable for the white man and his children. After all of this, he does not want him to own desirable property, and places obstacles in the way to keep him from progressing simply because he is not white. It matters not how low and degraded a white man may get, there is never any objection to his owning property in a community, and on the other hand, it makes no difference how respectable or industrious a colored man may be, he is criticised by a large majority of white people if he tries to progress along the lines of civilization and wealth. We did not buy on the Governor's Square because we wanted to live among white people, nor did we rent on Topeka avenue because we thought the people of that neighborhood were better than colored people of like standing, but because we wanted a house to live in and were determined to get it. When we found that there was a disposition on the part of those who controlled the property not to rent to Negroes because of their color, we procured a man whom they could not distinguish as being black and they let him have the house. We moved in and have lived there for the past sixteen months, and have educated the white people in that neighborhood to the fact that people don't have to be white in order to live respectable, and also if they have property to rent that they should place respectability above color, and that it will cost just as much to repair a window broken by a white man as it would if done by a Negro. We taught them that colored people take as much pride in the care of their families and homes as does the whites. We have taught them that our complexion is "fast"—will not rub and that it is perfectly safe to live in the same block with colored people and retain the same complexion. We have taught them that living in the same block with colored people does not injure their high standing in the social world, nor has it been the cause of them being slighted by any of the fashionable circle in which they move. We taught them that we work six days a week as they do and the interest manifested by them in the church and Sunday School is shown just as keenly by our family. We have taught them that the same desire they had to mingle with us in a social way had taken hold of us very forcibly, and that to pawn and repass and mind our own back yard was quite sufficient for us indeed, and all that we desired. We taught them that it is wrong to point out the lowest element of any people and set them up as a standard by which to measure all the rest. We have taught them that we do not consider it any more of an honor to live in the same block with them than it is with people of our own race, and that we do not feel that it has raised our standing in the least. We have taught them that colored people believe in owning homes instead of paying extortionate rent for some old hull that should be declared a nuisance. PLACE AND HARMONY PERVAILED. We are glad to say that our neighbors on Topeka avenue have become very kind and courteous, and while we have not exchanged calls or borrowed sugar or salt from them, we have exchanged greeting and smiles which were well ment on our part, but with them we do not know whether it was deceit or not, but be that as it may, we got along nicely, and we do not believe they will say again, when a colored man applies for a house in that vicinity, that they object to him on account of his color. There will be no claim from Gov. Hoch, Judge Foot, C. W. Merriam, H. A. Auerbach and other capitolists in that square because we have bought there. They are too well cultured to even hint at such. It's the low-bred, mean, ignorant, snuff dipping what man that takes exceptions to the Negro owning or living in a respectable place, while on the other hand, the well-bred, rich, cultured and refined white man is glad to see the Negro advance, and will lend him every aid possible to see him become a substantial citizen and a property holder. The people of that neighborhood haven't paid any more attention to our purchasing property out there than they would if it had been a white man who has to rise early and toil late to earn an honest dollar as we are compelled to do. In fact we conscientiously believe that they would much rather see us there than some swell-headed thirty-five dollar a month clerk who possess just enough gall and egotism to think because he is white that he could "butt in" on their social affairs. On the other hand, they know if we did move out there, that we would not expect to mingle in their affairs, exchange calls, etc., but that we are there to attend strictly to our own affairs. We purchased this property because it was a bargain, and know we can realize a neat little sum off of it in the near future as property is enhancing in value in that part of the city as is indicated by the handsome residences being erected during the past few months, and like any sensible person, we took advantage of the conditions. We are forced to admit that there is considerable fault on the part of the Negro which we attribute as a reason for his not progressing more rapidly, and that is his backwardness and cowardice when a white man appears on the scene. He imagines that if he seeks a position from a white man that he will be refused because he is colored and stops at that. No one can expect to achieve anything in this life by relying upon someone else to carry them along without any effort in their own behalf. We must learn to seek as much as any one else and believe that we are capable and competent of doing as much. Nick Chiles. Abkiene, Kansas. II. Wharton has returned home from western Kansas, and speaks of prosperity among our people. Mrs. Ida Martin and Wm. Hampton are on the sick list, but both are improving now. The rally that was given by the Mt Zion Baptist church under the pastorate of Rev. R. Cox, was a grand success. They raised $93, and are now ready to dedicate the church free of debt a year ahead of the time given to pay for it. J. R. Lewis and wife and Wm. Ctrtis left Monday to attend the grand lodge at Emporia. Miss Mabel Hampton left for Colorado Sbrings last Friday. NUMBER 29. TENNY WANTS BLACK PLAYER! Manager of Bostons is Desirous of Playing Mathews, Harvard's Shortstop. Efforts are being made by the management of the Boston National League club to secure the services of Matthews, the stak Negro shortstop of Harvard University, according to a dispatch from Boston. It is the intention of Manager Tenney to play him at second base if he can get the consent of the other magnates of the league to use the player. There is an unwritten law in professional baseball against the playing of Negroes, and with the consent and knowledge of the other clubs none has ever been played in any of the regularly organized leagues. Attempts to get them in by, calling them some other nationality, such as Indians, have been frustrated on several occasions. Pat Tebeau when at Cleveland played Soxalexus, an outfielder, but he was a bona fide Indian. When McGraw was in the American League, managing the Baltimore club, he tried to work in a player from the Chicago Union Giants, but it was not long before his true status was learned and McGraw had to drop him. It was said. He had not played in a game. McGraw holding him to await developments before making the trial. There have been and are Negro players with as much ability as any white man can develop, but the prejudice against playing with them is too strong and the probabilities are that Tenny will find no way to get around the unwritten law which stands against them. Matthews, Harvard's star shortstop, is known as one of the most intelligent men attending that institution and one of the straightest athletes. His amateur standing as an undergrad has been questioned of late since he signed with a professional club. The playing of the little fellow caused many a rumpus with other university teams. Princeton once kicked up a row over him and Georgetown refused to play the Crimson nine if Matthews was in the line-up. Not only is Matthews a great baseball player, but he is one of the fastest and most nervy football stars the Crimson'leven had on it last season, but this same prejudice is said to have kept him off the regular team at the start of the Yale game. The one time he was permitted to get into a big game he showed wonderful ability and played a stellar role. His position was end, The Negroes have no right to feel that they are not progressing rapidly in this country from the fact that efforts are being made by the management of the Boston National League to secure the services of Mr. Matthws, a colored baseball player of no small reputation. If Boston succeeds, this will be the first Negro ever to play on a league team. Mr. Matthews is a graduate of Harvard University, and is a gentleman of culture and ability, and we do no reason why he should not play ball with the National League. We are glad to see some white men in this country, and especially those connected with the big leagues, to have the manhood to come out and give recognition to men, irrespective of color or previous condition. Howard University Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacoutic Colleges. INCORPORATED 1867. Thirty-eighth session will begin October 2, 1905, and continue eight months. Students matriculated for day instruction only. 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. 901 R St., Northwest. WASHINGTON, D. C. In the Pay Envelope 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 Salary earning education You study at home in your spare time moments and without interference with your regular daily work. 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. 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, Shawne County, Kansas, on the 20th day of August, A. D. 1905, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Dated July 12th, A. D. 1905. ROSINA STOFF, Administrator of the estate of J. Geo. Stoll, deceased. NOTICE APPOINTMENT-Administrator STATE OF KANSAS, N. SHAWNEE COUNTY, In the matter of the estate of Josephine Perry, late of Shawnee Howard University Medical Including Medical, Dental, Coutic INCORPORATION Thirty-eighth session will and continue eight months for day instruction only. Four-years' Graded C Three-years' Graded C Three-years' Graded C Instructions are given by clinics and practical laboratories equipped laboratories in all hospital facilities. All students October 14, 1905. For further information F. J. SHADD, SECRET 901 R St., Northwest. In the Pay En That is where our education It is a vital spot Here is the logic of the situation 1. The more you know about better you can do that work. 2. The better you can do you will be in demand. 3. The more your services are or wages you can command. And you can obtain this Salary earning Through the instrumentality of International Correspondence The conditions are easy, too. You study at home in your sp interference with your regular da The cost is small. The pay There are no obstacles, nor any circumstances that our system is Cut this out and mail H to the Local Represent address is given elsewhere in this area International Correspondence P Gentlemen—Please explain b for position at left of which I am Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Foreman Machinist Foreman Toolmaker Foreman Peter maker Foreman Mackman Foreman Molder Gas Engineer County, Kansas. NOTICE OR APPOINTMENT. Notice is hereby given, that on the 14th day of July, A D.. 1905, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Snawnee 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. FRED WHITE, PRES. J. WHITE, MRS. Kansas Credit Co. Money to Loan On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. 1010 N. 4th St. KANSAS CITY, KS versity Department Dental and Pharma- Colleges. ATED 1867. will begin October 2, 1905, s. Students matriculated Course in Medicine. Course in Dental Surgery. Course in Pharmacy. by didactic lectures, quizzes, ory demonstrations. Well- departments. Unexcelled students must register before or Catalogue, apply to A. M., M. D., DETARY. WASHINGTON, D. C. envelope education affects you. not, too. ention: but any given line of work the our work the more your services are in demand the better salary education of the ance Schools of Scranton, Pa. pare time moments and without fully work. ments, if necessary, are easy. combination of conditions or not designed to fully meet. And right at this time also we are offering A Specialty Liberal Discount Do yourself the justice of at least knowing what we are doing for others and what we can do for you if you care to have us Send for Further Particulars Note the inquiry blank in the lower left-hand corner of this announcement. Please on X oppose this position you demand to qualify for, sign your name, address, phone and contact the form. It is to the address given at the bottom of this advertisement. You will at most reserve full and complete information. Addresse all communication to ROY D MARSH, Bup. 190 W, 66th Street, Bupahe, Kansas Ball Phone post Rcd. Mrs. W. C. Downing entertained twenty-five ladies Thursday afternoon to meet Mr. Downing's mother of Memphis, Mo. The afternoon passed away very pleasantly, the guests indulged in various amusements. A two course lunch was served. The hostess had the assistance of Misses Zola Anderson and Hazel Rickman. The time passed quickly and all regretted when the hour for departing arrived. Mrs. U. S. Rickman and Mrs. J. W. Anderson entertained friends very pleasantly in honor of Mrs. A. M Downing. Music and cardgames were the principal amusements of the evening, whist and high five being the particular forms. A very delicate and refreshing lunch was served by Zola Anderson and Hazel Rickman. The guests made frequent visits to the frappe bowl. The evening was made one of the most enjoyable of the season. A party of twelve ladies were entertained very pleasantly last evening at the home of Mrs E. Underwood in honor of Miss Black of Atchison and Mrs. A. M Downing. The hostess served refreshments and made the evening very pleasant for her guests, who were Mesdames W. C. Downing, J. Rickman, U.S. Rickman, J. W. Anderson, J. M. Gross, H. Reevely, H. Petre, F. Childs, A. M. Downing, Misses Black, Zola Anderson and Hazed Rickman. The youngest daughter of Mrs. Johnson died Tuesday. Misses Sarah Rawles and Maia Stevenson, who were on their way from Kansas City to their home in Wichita, laid over several hours in this city Monday. Mrs. S. Dickinson is on the sick list this week. The Second Baptist Sunday school is preparing to give a picnic on the 28th of this month in Halstead, ten miles west of Newton. Wichita and Hutchinson are invited. Miss Maybelle North of Hutchinson is taking instruction in the hairdressing and beauty parlor of Mrs. M. Coleman of Newton. The Odd Fellows and the Household of Rulh are going to give a social at the home of Mrs. Belle Underwood on Elm street Wednesday. Mrs. S. Dickinson, who has been seriously ill, is slowly recovering. Miss Eunice Coleman is on the sick list. Mrs. M. Coleman is now running the only Beauty Parlor in Newton and is giving massage and electric treatment, dressing and shampooing hair. When in Newton give her a call and we are sure she can satisfy you. Rev. Branigan is still very ill at his home an East Sixth street, and does not seem to get any better. His friends are anxious to have him recover. Lee Anderson and A. Nicks were visitors in the city Sunday. Mrs. Lee Anderson made a short trip to Topeka Sunday evening. WICHITA, KANSAS Miss Alice Winlock of Ferguson, Oklahoma is visiting in the city. Rev. Davis of Hutchinson spent Sunday in the city. The A. M. E. Sunday school, the Second Baptist and the new Hope church picnicked at Linwood Park Thursday of last week. A sacred program was rendered at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Mrs M. Wilkins and children have returned from a trip to Kansas City. Mrs. Ida Banks of Denver, Colo. is visiting relatives in the city. The girls of the W. T. S. club had a contest game of basket ball at G. A. R. hall Monday evening. Mrs. E. Gaines of Topeka, Grand Governess of Household of Ruth, visited the order Wednesday of last week. William Wright of Winfield was in the city Monday. W. E. Whitted, Mesdames L. Bawles and M. Anderson were Joe Ersery died from the effects of overheat Monday of last week. He had been in the city but a short time and was not very well known. He has relatives in Texas. ATCHISON. Prof. Rogers of Arkansas lectured at A. M. E. church last Monday night and at the Baptist church Thursday evening. The street carnival has been the center of attraction every afternoon and evening for the past week. The rally at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Terrell are doing a grand work for our people in Atchison Edward Pyles, a wealthy Negro of Atchison, celebrated his forty-third birthday at his beautiful residence, 715 N street by serving a very enjoyable dinner to his friends last Saturday afternoon. Those present besides the family were Rev. and Mrs. Terrell, Mesdames Simpson, Ella Taylor, Jake Starr, Susan Allen, Cary, and Prof. Albert Ross. A financial rally for the street paving fund of True Eleven was held at the hall July 10th. The members of the order were divided into four divisions: England, Russia, Germany and Japan, with a crown princess as each division leader. The rivalry in soliciting decorations and native costumes of each nation was very keen. $500 was raised by the lodge, the German division leading all others with $163. On July 19th a grand banquet was tendered the Germans by the other nations and amid a splendor of beauty and ceremony, the German Crown Princess, Miss Matilda Johnson, was crowned Empress of the world, and regally seated upon an International throne by Hlgh Cardinal Rev. Matt Jones. The large hall was filled to overflowing, with a third more disappointed ones on the outside, and the effort exceeded all expectations. The scheme originated with Dr. Hudson and was carried out under his careful supervision. Prof. Albert Ross of Western University spent a few days in the city in the interest of that school last week. The people here see how Greater Western University is reaching out and uplifting our boys and girls, and giving them a power in life as never before. OTTAWA, KANS. Mrs. Blanche Brown was shot and instantly killed by Jody Holbert at the home of the latter's grandmother. She was buried Wednesday afternoon. Miss Lulu Page and Mack Ray were married at the Third Baptist church Monday night. A big reception was given at the home of the bride on North Hickory street. Many handsome and useful presents were received. Mrs. James Holbert was down from Kansas City on a short visit to her mother and sister. James Wilson attended the funeral of his brother in Kansas City last week. David Green is here from Oklahoma visiting his sister, Nola Greene. Marshall Lyons and wife and, baby are down from Leavenworth visiting relatives. Mrs. Alma Ballance of Willburn, Kans. was in the city Tuesday, the guest of Mrs. Lillian Garner Eskridge. Mrs. Stella Caldwell of Leavenworth, who has been visiting in the city for a few weeks past, returned home Saturday. J. W. Freeman, Sr., has returned from a ten days visit to his wife, who is visiting her mother in Muskogee, I. T. John Lewis, one or our coal dealers, is numbered among the sick. Mrs. N. Frye entertained the ladies of the Metropolitan Baptist church sewing circle last Friday evening. A dainty and refreshing menu was served by her husband, who is an excellent caterer. Joseph Scott and wife and little daughter, leave next Monday for Los Angeles, Cal. to reside permanently. The Kaw Valley association is now in session at Metropolitan Baptist church. Quite a number of visitors are in the city. For particulars see next week's issue. Miss Callie Woods, who has been attending college at Macon, Mo., returned to her home at Pleasant Hill, after spending a few days in the city, the guest of Mrs, Joseph Scott. Mrs. Emily Fields, one of Kansas City's oldest residents, and mother of Frederick K. Douglass, one of our mailcarriers, departed this life Sunday morning at four o'clock, after an illness of six months. THE PLAINDEALM extends sympathy to the family and friends. Charles Scott, who has been ill with typhoid fever, is rapidly improving. Dr. and Mrs. S. H. Thompson entertained at home last Friday evening in honor of her mother and sisters from St. Louis. Miss F. Mable Branch, one of the missionaries who was sent to Kolo, British Central Africa, writes that she will return to this city early in September. Rev Dawid Overr, wife and baby are in the city, the guests of C. Patterson. The wife of Thomas Johnson is seriously ill at her home on Twelfth and Tauroma. Miss Mattie Wilson is also numbered among the sick this week. Jackson's Military Band of Topeka and Walker's Junior Band of Quindaro gave a concert and an outing at Korucan's park Leavenworth, last Sunday. A large crowd attended and a very pleasant time was had by all. MAKE WAY FOR THE TRUTH. Christ said to all his children: "Let your light so shine that men may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Now, to let your light shine, you must sacrifice your good name for God, and sometimes your life and all that you have, and if you should ear in so doing, accidentally, try again. But don't sin willfully against God. If you do, God won't have you in his kingdom. Evil workers have built breastworks of deceit and lies around the truth. But fear not! Because the truth is mighty and it will cut away that filth and trash, and then the truth will shine forever. Any preacher who says a hard word against the holy sanctification of God is an enemy of the truth and the quicker the people let him go out of the pulpit and go to work for himself, the better it will be for the church of God. "Born of the water and of the Spirit" is what my Lord said, and that is what I indorse and believe in, as God said. The reason I say sanctification is all right is because Christ prayed to the father to sanctify his children through the truth and God's holy word is truth. Read John 17:17 and know fur yourself. Some people say don't grumble. Well, I tell you, friends, if some one don't talk the truth will not be proclaimed, and souls will not be saved, because some preachers value their sermons higher than they do the souls of the people, and wrong is too rigid in the land God is displeased with all manner of sin; therefore, repent quickly, and keep the way of Christ before it is too late. JOHN HARRISON. Junction City, Kans. YALE, KANS. Rev Van Luc, State Missionary, lectured at the Baptist church Monday night. There will be an entertainment at the home of Mrs. Nettie Hudson Monday night. Every body is cordially invited. Mesdames Cobb and J. Lewis will also give a social Saturday night at the former's residence. Supper Saturday night at the A. M. E. church. There will be a barbecue here sometime in August. J. R. Ransom and other prominent speakers will be present. Look for further notices. Mrs. Alice Galloway is visiting in Kansas City. Prof. F. E. Finley, former teacher, has been a visitor here for the past two weeks, and will leave Sunday evening for his home in Chetopa. Mrs. R. Dewberwy and George White left Wednesday morning for Oswego. John Yarbrough has opened his place of business near his home. Colorado Springs, Colo, May, 27, '05. Western Negro Press Association meeting in the Ninth Annual Session at Muskogee, I. T., September 20th, 21st and 22nd 1905. To the Press:— Pursuant to the regular appointment under the Constitution. The Western Negro Press Association is hereby called to convene at Muskogee, I. T., in its Ninth Annual Session, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 1905. All Proprietors, editors, managers and correspondents west of Mississippi River are eligible to membership in said association and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to the members of the fraternity and the friends of the newspapers in general throughout the country, to meet with us at Muskogee to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in the United States of America. We also extend and expect all ministers and college professors, business men, professional men and women to join us in this meeting. Recent developments show the need of action on the part of the intelligent and thoughtful members of the race and the Press with the aid of the Pulpit must undoubtedly take the lead. The Official program that will be published later will be up to the usual high standard. We would again urge upon every paper and its entire staff to make this meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. The Executive Committee:— C. S. Muse, Chairman. Jos. D. D. Rivers, Denver, Colo; J. C. Trimble, Boley, I. T.; W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake, Utah; S. Ridley, Guthrie, Okla; W. R. Carter, Topeka, Kans; Albert Ross, Kansas City, Kans. The Secretary is ordered to apprise the railroads of the convention and will request them to extend courtesies to the members and publishers of the Craft. Mrs.A.J.Gilmore 616 FIFTH AVENUE. She has a nice Restaurant, Lunch Counter and Ice Cream Parlor. Cold Soda and an elegant line of Cigars and Tobacco. A JOYOUS OUTING. Camp Edwards, July 25th, '05. Mr. Nick Chiles, Dear Sir: I hope to be pardoned for taking this opportunity of writing you a few lines and also for asking for space in your great paper for the publication of a few notes about Camp Edwards. Camp Edwards is a grove on Lyon Creek, about a half mile from Reford, a little place, just a flag station on the M. K. & T. Ry., and a party of gentlemen and their families have come out here to camp for a month. The camp comprises these distinguished gentlemen and families: W. H. Mackoy, U.S. Marshall; Ex-Senator G. W. McKnight, Dr. Raber, Ex-Deputy Warden Wm. Thompson of Chanute, G. M. Grass, United States Justice M. E. Rourk, Post Master J. B. Callon, and Miss Carolyn Lovell of Topoka. We have had some very distinguished visitors, among them being U. S. Senator J. R. Burton and wife, and the Deputy U.S. Marshal of Kansas, and many others too numerous to mention. But say, Nick, the funny part of it is that there is no one worthy of asking the blessing at meal hours, so they got a phonograph to do the work. Well Camp Edwards is a beautiful spot and every one seems to enjoy the outing. I thank you in advance for your time and the valuable space in THE PLAINDEALER. I am chef and I tell you what, this party sure eats a plenty. Yours for success, IKE PERKINS, 527 W. 3rd St., Juno. City, Ks. LINCOLN, NEB. Miss Anna Smith and A. P. Creel were married Monday of last week at Council Bluffs, Iowa, visited in Omaha Tuesday with friends, and returned home Wednesday. We congratulate them. Bishop Abraham Grant, D. D., of Kansas City, was in the city this week. Last Sunday morning and evening he preached for the A. M. E. church at the Auditorium. The sermons were very instructive and highly appreciated by the large audiences present. In the afternoon there was a preachers' testimonial meeting, interspersed with songs by the choir, a solo by W.P. Kemp, duets by Mrs. Book and daughter. The ministers who responded were Revs. G. A. Maston, J. McWilliams, O. J. Burokhardt, A. Alexander, J. Thomas, F. D. Pope of Omaha, W. T. Biggers and Bishop Grant. Monday night at the Auditorium Bishop Grant delivered a lecture on "Odds and Ends," to a fair house. His remarks were interesting and contained many truths, but a little too brief. He was repeatedly interrupted by applause. The Bishop is certainly worthy of being heard by all classes of people. Rev. F. D. Pope of Omaha, was in the city this week and aided Rev. Thomas in his rally at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, and preached two excellent sermons, at the close of the evening service the officers reporting as receipts for the day, from clubs and collections, $108. Rev. Pope returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Williams left Sunday for an extended visit in Deadwood, S. D. Bishop Grant returned to Kansas City Monday night. Miss Mattie Banks is yet suffering from the burge received some time ago. Hurry up and subscribe for THE 1'LAINDEALK. MUSKOGEE, I. T. Prof. J. E. Johnson, superintendent of Tullahassee Mission, Tullahassee, I. T., was in the city last Tuesday looking after business. Prof. C. A. Biggers has recently returned from a trip to Sedalia, Mo., where he spent a few days with his friends. He is again busily engaged in his school of stenography. The constant coming into the city of the many professional men of our race tells of the growing livelihood and much expected prosperity of Negro enterprises. Many predictions are made about "Greater Muskogee" and the "B. I. T." as to whether this will be made a "white man's country." Time will tell. The only solution is that the native Negro hold his possessions and unite with the state brother, and thus produce sufficient harmony and strength to counteract the evil influence of his rival. Rev. P. Porter, pastor of the A. M. E. church at Wagoner, was in the city last week on business. It was a cohesive thought expressed by Editor Chiles in THE PLAINDEALER last week when he spoke of the unreadiness of statehood for the tearitorial Negro and Indian. We hold too, that the time is not ripe for statehood, but only at the point of development for a general acceptance by all; and the cry for immediate statehood is only by those who are office-seekers working for power and plenty of self interest. We will watch and wait and work to "stand pat" in the dawning days of statehood. A grand celebration for August 4th is being proposed. LAWRENCE, KA9. Miss Mayme Langston Todd of Topeka, in the guess of Miss Myrlyn Hamilton. Miss Ethel Fitchue lef. Tuesday for Denver. Miss Myrlyn Hamilton entertained at 11 breakfast last Saturday complimentary to Miss M. L. Todd of Topeka, Miss Ethel Fitchue of Denver, and Miss S. Monroe of Kansas City, Mo., other guests being Misses Chlora Polk, Carrie Young and Grace Todd. Mrs. Bd Muller entertained about twenty five young people last Friday evening at her beautiful suburban home in honor of Miss Inez Jeans of this city and Miss Mayme L. Todd of Topeka. The verandas were beautifully decorated with ferns, sofa pillows, settees and flowers. The evening was spent in various ways, games, dancing and whist being the principal features. Refreshments were served at a late hour after which the guests departed, all reporting a jolly good time. Miss Chlora Polk gave a very enjoyable card party last Wednesday evening complimentary to Misses Todd of Topeka, Fitchue of Denver, and Jeans of this city. Whist, high-five, hearts, flinch, pitch and carrom were the features of the evening. Prizes were won as follows: Whist—Mrs. I. Miller and Mr. Fred Drew; High-five—Miss Grace Todd and Mr. Nevee of Kansas City; Flinch—Miss Ethel Fitchue and Mr. Jennings of Kansas City; Pitch—Miss Wayme L. Todd and Mr. Floyd Polk; Carrom—Miss Jennie Skinner and Mr. Fred Johnson. Music was furnished by the mandolin club, and at a late hour a dainty luncheon was served, after which all departed for their homes, thanking Miss Polk for an enjoyable evening. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Russell McAdoo, Plaintiff, vs Mary McAdoo, defendant. To Mary McAdoo: You will hereby take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court for a divorce, and that unless you answer the petition filed therein by the 27th day of July, 1905, the petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered for the plaintiff accordingly. RUSSELL McAdoo. By his attorney. Seal] W. I. JAMISON. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk. For Write Miss G. A. Millinery Nance, 1018 Elm Instructions Indianapolis, Ind. Wherever parties of ten or more are organized she will instruct them at reasonable rates. It is now quite fashionable for ladies to make their own hats. For a First-class have Call at* LIVE STOCK The Hog Machine. While the use of corn exclusively is to be depreciated, says the Agriculturist, especially as a ration for young growing stock, it is all right for the final fattening process. And it is hard to tell what the farmers of the great middle west, or corn belt, would do for a market for their surplus corn were it not for the ever accommodating stomach of the omnivorous hog. He not only converts, but condenses it into wholesome food product that can be conveyed to market in much easier form. This applies not only to corn, but to all kinds of feed and garbage going to waste on many farms but for the presence of hogs. Thus it is the hog is really a living machine that requires but little more attention than any other machinery on the farm, but this little should be given ungrudgingly, as nothing will pay you a better per cent on your investment, one year with another. Another source of income from the dog, if properly considered, is the wealth of excellent manure that he makes during the year. It Paxe to Fead Cows Well. To make a success out of the dairy business a number of things are essential. Prominent among these are: First, the right kind of cows; second, the right kind of food, and third, liberal feeding. A number of other essential factors, such as proper shelter for the cows, a good market for the products within easy reach. Eliminate any one of these factors and at once there is something wrong. It is not our purpose to speak of all these factors at this time, but rather to confine the discussion to the feeding problem. As a matter of fact a great many farmers do not put the amount of thought and study into the feeding of their cows that they ought to. They imagine that they have not time for that as there is too much work to do on a dairy farm. In talking with a farmer the other day about the value of reading good agricultural papers he replied: "I like to read good farm journals, as one finds many valuable suggestions in them, but the trouble is I have not time to read them." Sulphur of Little Value. The statement is frequently made that feeding stock with sulphur will prevent such stock from being infested with ticks, lice, etc. Of course, if this were the case a great deal of work in dipping such animals could be avoided. It does not appear, however, that there is any authentic evidence of the success of the sulphur feeding method. On the other hand the chief veterinary surgeon of the Cape of Good Hope, in conjunction with the government entomologist of that colony dosed a young ox and a colt daily for months without the slightest effect upon the ticks which preyed upon these animals. Toward the end of the experiment the dose of sulphur was three ounces daily for each animal. Hornless Cattle Favorad. We notice a growing sentiment among dairy farmers in favor of hornless cattle. Bhorthorns and Jerseys of pure blood are now being bred without horns and herd book record the names of such animals and their breeders. Beef producers here in the west have for many years been crossing common cattle with the polled Angus and Galloways for the double purpose of breeding off the horns and improving the stock as beef producers but the dairy people have been slow in adopting the clipping machine. The Red Polls are more of a dairy breed, some of them having high records in that line, although when matured and fattened they are quite acceptable to butchers—Denver Field and Farm. Experiment Stations That the experiment stations are receiving more attention from farmers, agricultural papers, newspapers and legislators is sure evidence of their growing strength and importance. The stations have done most good where most highly appreciated. If the stations continue faithful to the high and important duties for which they were created and do not lose sight of the great problems they were set to solve in a vain endeavor to secure a cheap popularity by doing work which can well be done by any intelligent farmer, they will gain a yet stronger place in the regard and support of the people of this country.—The Deseret Farmer. Barn Ventilation. There is urgent need of study of the important question of ventilation and lighting in farm barns. A recent investigation carried on by the Agricultural College of Wisconsin has shown that scores of costly barns, intended to house valuable blooded live stock, and on which thousands of dollars have been expended to secure perfect sanitary conditions, are a complete failure so far as ventilation is concerned, and that this lack of proper ventilation is causing more serious increase in the spread of tuberculosis and seriously impairs the profits of feeding A way of getting disease among the pigs is not heeding it, keeping them in filth and not having the places properly cleaned. While the hog is usually a hustler, he hustles to much better advantage when his owner aids him by giving good treatment. GET THE BEST! USE ONLY Taylor's Perfection Flour AND Taylor's Pure Buckwheat Flour Insist upon being furnished the above popular bronds of flour, and you will certainly get the best in the market. The Taylor Grain Co., TOPEKA, SKANAS. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bessie Carhart, Plaintiff. vs Edgar L. Carhart, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Edgar I. 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. [SKAL] I. S. CURTIS. 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 E. EIGHTEENTH 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. 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Arrangements have been made for a two-days outing and there will be a camp-fire, sham battle, base ball and other amusements for the benefit of the visitors and soldiers. The Ninth Cavalry band has been secured for this occasion and will come to Topeka mounted. This will be the first time in the history of Topeka and probably will be last for years, that the citizens of Kansas will have the opportunity of hearing this famous band. They will give concerts, mounted and dismounted. This is one of Uncle Sam's crack bands and will be a treat for everybody present. Those who wish to visit the state hospital and other public institutions, will do well to take advantage of this rate. The fare is one and one third rate from all points in Kansas of $7.50 or less and from Kansas City and St. Joe, Mo. Tickets will be on sale Aug. 5, 6, 7, inclusive, good to return leaving Topeka until the 8th inclusive. The colored people of the state should take advantage of this rate and see what the colored people of Topeka are doing. We have over forty successful business men—grocerymen, merchants, drug gists, restaurants, hotels and other business enterprises. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Sophia M. Treadwell, Plaintiff,; vs E. W. Treadwell, Defendant. E. W Treadwell, the above named defendant, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Sophia M. Treadwell, and that the defendant, E. W. Treadwell, must, on or before the 22nd day of May, 1905, answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court or the matter and things set forth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, custody of children, and alimony. SOPHIA M. TREADWELL. By J. R. McNARY, her Attorney. Would Wed Negro Omaha, Neb., July 22.—"If you will let me out of jail I'll marry Mary," said A. E. Kenon, a middle-aged white man, who had been arrested on the charge of assaulting Mary Burns, an aged Negress. The Burns woman, who has quite a police record, is on the shady side of 60, blind in one eye and would beggar the description of some of the characters created by Charles Dickens. She had been working for Kenon who is a section hand, and he became angered at her and struck her. He was arrested and this morning placed under $100 bonds pending a hearing Tuesday. Kenon declared he loved the old Negro woman and would lose no time in making her his wife, but Judge Berka could not help him out. Here is a white man so wrapped up in the Negro race that he wauts to marry an old colored woman, both blind and lame. If this had been carried out before the war there would not be so much prejudice in this country. They had better let the fellow have his way, and not cause him to commit suicide, for we presume he loves this woman. We have more respect for him for this outward show of his love of the Negro than we do of that class who give an outward expression, but at every chance they are trying to fool some one in the dark. Pittsburg, Pa., July 22.—A two-day strike of white girls employed in the office of A. J. Logan & Co., mattress makers, has ended, although Estella Wells, a colored girl against whom they struck, is still employed in the office, wearing real cuffs and high heeled shoes, while the white girl strikers are sewing rags back in the shop in the same old way. Two days ago one of the white girls reported seeing a Negress working in the office as stenographer. A committee of the white girls demanded that the colored girl, whoever she was, be discharged, saying that they were not willing to slave in the sewing shop while a Negress was employed in the office. Superintendent R. B. Harrison told them the firm had employed Estella Wells, late of the Pittsburgh High school, to do office work, and would keep her. If the white girls didn't like this they could go. There was a striko lasting thirty six hours, during which time all the white girls were discharged. Yesterday most of the girls came back, and on assuring the superintendent that they didn't care if he employed a Malay in the office, were reinstated. The open transaction and firm stand taken by the proprietors of this firm deserves great consideration. Because this young colored girl was employed as stenographer in this concern is no reason why these white girls should strike, simply because they were white and this girl colored. If this stand was taken by all business firms in this country it would soon put an end to the idea that people must be white in order to accomplish anything, and people would have to look to worth and merit, instead of color. The sooner that class of white people who dote upon living upon color are ostracised and left alone the better it will be for the American people. "That class may as well come to this now, for they will have to later on. The great God of the universe will not always stand these outrages, for it is written, "He will not strive with man alway." The young lady is holding her position and will continue to do so because she gives satisfaction to her employers and that is all that is required. Let our brothers in white consider merit and not color! THEY SHOULD HOLD OUT! Special to Post Dispatch Knoxville, Tenn., July 22. The colored people along the Lonsdale division of the Knoxville Traction Co. have as a majority agreed that they will not patronize the cars on the line on account of the "Jim Crow" law and a meeting is to be held this week to perfect an organization to establish a boycott. The movement started among Negroes who are employed about the Lonsdale industries. No Negroes are riding on the Lonsdale cars. Very few are riding on the Highland avenue cars, and it is very seldom that a Negro is seen riding on a Euclid avenue car. Negroes are seen loafing along the car line in Lonsdale and frequently jeen Negroes who start to ride. Sunday afternoon a Negrowoman, a servant employed in another part of the city, started to board a car near Lonsdale and she was pulled off by a Negro man, who upbraided her for not standing with the other Negroes in not patronizing the cars. She did not know of the agreement or the proposed meeting, and when she did learn of it she refused to ride. Inquiry at the office of the Knoxville Traction Co. today showed that since the trouble on the Lonsdale line on the night of July 8 that Negroes had remained off the cars with the possible exception of a female passenger occasionally. None of the colored citizens of the northwestern part of the city, near the Knoxville College, are said to be interested in the movement, but it is chiefly from workers and other laborers who are employed at industries. A Negro who is employed as a bricklayer stated to a reporter today that letters had been received from Nashville and Chattanooga from Negroes the. e who asked them to remain off the cars and had informed them that if this was done the street railway companies would insist on the law being repealed and the next legislature would repeal it. The work of forming the sentiment against the law has been done quietly. A week ago Saturday night Sheriff Kreis and deputies dispersed a mob of Negroes who were pulling other Negroes off the cars. One Negro was fined and paid his fine. Two others who were leaders in the movement escaped and it is said that since then they have been at work quietly creating a sentiment against the law and insisting upon the Negroes remaining off the cars. The Oakville and Sevierville Pike cars have been heavily patronized by colored passengers. The patronage on the Oakville line has fallen off, but as to the Sevierville Pike line, it has not been affected. This line is patronized by several hundred Negroes employed in railroad work and while they remained off the cars for a week they now ride and have no kick coming, so it appears. The Knoxville Traction Co. does not expect a general boycott and pays little attention to the movement among Londale Negroes. THE PLAINDEALER sends greeting to the Negroes of Knoxville, Tenn., and hope they will continue the good work. If the Negroes will spend their money with transfer teams and express wagons for transportation instead of patronizing the "Jim Crow" car system, which huddles them off in one department, making monkeys of them and objects of ridicule for the edification of the bigoted white man, the better it will be for all concerned. It will educate the white men to a sense of honor and duty which they owe to everybody. There is not a white man in Tennessee or the South who would stand to have his wife and children "jim crowed," and a few of the Negroes have learned to respect their rights and are now putting this into execution. Separate laws are not constitutional and no state has a right to make laws that will favor one race of people in preference to another or even referring to a race or nationality. All just laws are made for all people to serve and live under alake. There is a day coming when there will be a Supreme Court in the United States which will declare all such state enactments to be null and void. Of course the courts which are controlled by prejudice and money cannot be expected to give justice in this matter at this time. But right is bound to prevail. LAWRENCE, KAS. Dr. Young, wife and son leave tomorrow for Colorado to spend the next few weeks, visiting at Colorado Springs, Manitou and Denver. David Waddington, an old Topeka boy, has taken charge of the King Hotel in this city and wishes to see all his old friends give him a call. Ed Miller is conducting a first-class restaurant and lunch counter and ice cream parlor on E. Henry street. Lawrence takes the lead of all the Kansas towns in the marital business this year. Mrs.T.B.McWilliams of Waynesburg, Miss., and Miss Frances McWilliams of Douglas Hospital of Kansas City, are visiting relatives in the city. Mr. Clarance Tipton of Emporia, was a visitor in the city Thursday and Friday of last week. On Thursday evening of last week the A. M. E. church was the scene of one of the prettiest weddings of the season when Rev. J.F. Sage and Mrs. Belle Jeans were united in the bonds of holy wedlock by Presiding Elder Geo. A. Griffith. The bride wore a handsome gown of grey voile with rich lace trimmings. Mrs. E. Miller, a sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor and wore a beautiful gown of white. Mr. I. H. McPike acted as best man. Twenty of the most intimate friends of the bride acted as bridesmaids. After congratulations had been extended, Strode's orchestra and the Lawrence Mandolin club furnished music while the guests were served dainty refreshments. Rev. and Mrs. Sage were recipients of a number of useful and handsome presents, and the best wishes of all. They are at home to friends at 904 New Jersey. After a visit of three weeks with relatives and friends in the city, Mrs. Wood and little daughter left last Wednesday for thier home in Omaha, accompanied by her sister, Miss Woodride. Mr. Chas. McPike is quite ill at his home, 826 Mississippi street. His many friends wish for his speedy recovery. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. MAY STANARD, Plaintiff, vs. No. 23,290. FRANK H. STANARD, Defendant. To Frank H. Stanard, Defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff, in said court, for a divorce and outcety 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 By J. R. McNARY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CTRTIS, Clerk By ANNA M. TILLSON, Deputy Clerk. J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg., Leavenworth, Kansas, AGENT FOR Sample Bottle in Connection. Orders Shipped to All Parts of the Country. FROLL BREW—Egyptian, the Best on the Market. Owing to the fact that there is an undivided effort on the part of the citizens of Oklahoma and the Indian Territory to bring pressure and influence upon Congress to bring these two territories into one state, and as it is agreed by treaty stipulation that tribal government will cease in the five civilized tribes on and after March 4, 1900, that it is deemed proper, wise and just that the colored voters of the several recording districts get together and organize the colored voters so as to act intellectually in casting their ballots for members of the constitutional convention; also members of the first legislature and state senate, so that there will not be any mistake made in the election of the first United States Senator from the Indian Territory and state officers. THE APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES First—A delegate for every five hundred voters and an alternate in each recording district. Second—A delegate for every one thousand inhabitants of incorporated towns in said recording district. Third—A delegate for every one hundred inhabitants of every school district and unorganized community. Fourth—That all preachers and teachers in charge of any church or school are honorary delegates to said convention on presenting their credentials entitling them to same. The purpose of said convention will be to put organizers in the different recording districts for the purpose of ascertaining the voting strength of the colored citizens in the five civilized tribes; also to educate them as to their duty when it comes to casting their votes for the different legislative, executive add judiciary officers. The following places are designated for the holding of primaries in the different recording districts: Muskogee district, at Muskogee, I. T.; Wagoner district, at Clarksville; Sapulpa district, at Boggs; Okmulgee district, at Okmulgee; Tablequah district, at Tahlequah; Hayden district, at Hayden postoffice; Miami district, at Blue Jasket church house; Wewoka district, at Wewoka; South McAlester district, at South McAlester; Ardmore district, at Ardmore; Nowata district, at Elliott; Pryor Creek district, at Brushhill church house; Chotcaun district and Antlers district, at Antlers; Tishimingo district at Tishimingo; Poteau district at Poteau; Alderson, Hartshorne, Krebs and Haileyville district at Hartshorn. The following gentlemen are requested to call said meetings, or primaries, not later than the 30th day of July, 1905, at the respective places designated, and proceed to elect delegates at large and delegates for incorporated towns, unorganized towns, school precincts and communities, as set forth in the call to meet in a general convention at Muskogee, August 2, 3 and 4, 1905, at 10 o'clock in the morning of the 2nd: Muskogee district, W. H.Twine, chairman; Wagoner district, Dr. Guess, chairman; Sapulpa district, S. L. James, chairman; Okmulgee district, J. M. Key, chairman; Tahlequab district, Henry Pack, chairman; Vinita district, Andy Rider, chairman; Miami district, Blue Thompson, chairman; Wewoka district, John R. McBeth, chairman; South McAlster district, E. E. McDaniel, chairman; Ardmore district, S. T. Wiggins, chairman; Nowata district, Geo. Laue, chairman; Pryor Greek district, Jno. F. Foster, chairman; Antlers district, H. E. Miller, chairman; Lehigh district, H. Aug. Guess, chairman; Grant district, R. D. Colbert, chairman; Oberlin district, I. N. Snow, chairman; Eufaula district, J. W. Overall, chairman; Bristow district, Hector Robbins, chairman; Newby district, William Vann, chairman; L. M. Penwell, Undertaker. First-class in every particular. Prompt service. Phones 192 511 Quincy Street Diet, A. J. L. Merryman, ed that each delegate his convention bring (00) and each alter. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. CHARLES F. BOWLUS, Plaintiff. 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, Kans., would like to have any information about her mother, Mollie Martin, complexion dark brown, brown eyes, straight hair; or of her step-father, Dayid 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 wheresabouts 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 Leeaville, 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 Caledonia, Texas, April 21 22. Every Northern man looking for a home is invited to come—hear what is offered, and choose for himself. The First and Last Opportunity of the Kind. On April 18th, round trip tickets will be sold via the M. K. & T. K.'s at less than one fare for the round trip. Ask the agent or write George Morton, G. P. & T. A. Box 913. 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Boynton district, A. J. I. Merry weather, chairman. It is requested that each delegate accredited to this convention bring one dollar ($1.00) and each alternate fifty cents (50c) for the purpose of defraying the expenses and putting an organization on foot by putting competent men in the field to work in organizing the colored people in the different recording districts and for any other purpose that may come before the convention. It is urged that every accredited delegate have his credentials signed by the chairman and secretary of the different recording districts before he will be admitted or allowed to participate in the convention. It is further agreed that no proxies be allowed except duly elected alternates. ORDER OF BUSINESS—FIRST DAY. 1—The convention called to order by F. W. Reed. 2—Prayer, Rev. J. E. Toombs. 3—Welcome address by Mayor of the city of Muskogee. 4—Response by Hon. S. T. Wiggins of Ardmore. 5—Address by Hon. P. L. Soper, Republican national committeeman. 6—Address by Hon. R. L. Williams, Democratic national committeeman. 7—Address by Hon. C. W. Raymond. 8—Address by Hon. Perry Parkinson. 9—Address by Hon. Grant Victor. 10—Address by Hon. R. P. Harrison. 11—Address by Hon. Geo. Fitzpatrick. 12—Address by Hon. J. C. Johnson. 13—Address by Hon. S. T. Wiggins. 14—Address by Hon. A. S. McRae. 15—Appointment of the different committees. 16—Adjournment for the day. Second Day. Prayer by Rev. Simons. 1—Address by Hon. B. S. McGuire. 2—Address by Hon. Dennis Flynn. 3—Address by Hon. C. R. Douglas. 4—Address by Hon. Bert R. Greer. 5—Address by Hon. W. H. Twine. 6—Address by Hon. W. E. Decker. 7—Address by Hon. C. J. Jones. 8—Address by Hon. A.G. W. Sango. 9—Address by Hon. A. R. Squerry. 10—Address by Hon. A. J. L. Merryweather. 11—Address by Hon. W.T. Hutchins. 12—Address by Hon. G. A. Murphy. 13—Address by Hon. S. W. Isaac. 14—Address by Hon. F. J. Gordon. Third Day. Prayer by Rev. G. W. Hill. 1-Address by Hon. A. P. Murphy; M. C. 2-Address by Judge Robinette. 3-Address by Hon. W. P. Freeman, Clerk Court of Appeals. 4-Address by Dr. Leo E. Bennett. 5-Address by Hon. W. M. Mellette. 6-Address by Hon. R. M. Jennings. 7-Report of the committee on resolutions. 8-Report of the committee on organization. 9-Selection of the executive committee. Adjournment. 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. Attorneys L. T. Wapen I want a housekeeper not over 60 years of age. Five children. Good place. Anyone wanting such a place write to me and get full information. Address I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. Miss Edith Overr and Miss Bessie Patterson of Kansas City are visiting Mrs. James A. Parks south of the city. The No Plus Ultra Art club met with Mrs. Jennie Smith last Friday afternoon and adjourned for the summer. Mrs. Vance has returned from Colorado Springs where she spent a short while with her niece, Mrs. Stella Robinson. The Golden Rod Art club held its annual picnic last Friday afternoon at Garfield park and a fine time was had by all present. Mr. J. J. Brown, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Topeka, left last Saturday night for Denver, where he will make his future home. Miss Mary Jordan left Monday morning for Kansas City. She will attend the grand session of the Independent Order of Benevolents at Leavenworth before returning. Prof. Gregg of the Western University, was in the city a few days this week visiting the different enterprises operated by Negroes. He made this office a pleasant call. Rev. Hatton who was crippled by having his leg broken twice, is now conducting a peanut stand be Quincy street and Kansas avenue, on 8th street. All his friends should call and help him out. Mrs. Schuck, Mrs. Wright and Miss Nora Smith will entertain their art club in the form of a picnic on Aug. 11 at the city park. A number of friends have been extended invitations to attend. The marriage of Mr. John Dotson and Miss Minnie Trice was solemnized Tuesday evening at the home of the bride on N. Jefferson street. The young people have the good wishes of their many friends for their future success. There will be a rally at St.Mark's A. M. E. church, North Topeka, Sunday, Aug. 6. General class at 11 a.m. Preaching at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. You and your friends are cordially invited to join us on that day and worship with us. Mr. W. B. Bryant who has recently purchased a home at 721 Locust street, is adding to the worth of the place by remodeling, painting and fixing things up in general, and when completed Mr. Bryant will be the proud possessor of one of the most comfortable homes in the city. Shoriff T. M. Redd of Paola passed through the city Monday. While in the city he called at this office and paid for another year's subscription. He says he never likes for a debt to get ahead of him but prefers to keep ahead of the debt. We wish others were of the same time. Cyrenia, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, died last Tuesday at the family home, 1205 Washington street. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the house, Rev. Carey officiating. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends in their hours of sorrow. We were surprised, as well as pleased, to hear of the marriage of Mr. Chas. T. Mabry, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly instructor in the tailoring department of the Topeka Industrial Institute, which occurred Thursday of last week. We did not learn the name of the fortunate young lady, but we wish to congratulate her on procuring such a business-like, cultured young man for a husband. Mr. and Mrs. Mabry have our best wishes for their future success. J. ORLANDO MITCHELL, President. W. A. RENTIE, Secretary. A. G. W. SANGO, Treasurer Freedmen's Land & Trust Co., Lands, Loans & Leases. (INCORPORATED.) Churchill Building, INVEST your savings with us in stock and receive tenfold. It is a Gilt-Edged Investment. The management is sound and conservative. The company is making money. Get in on the Ground Floor. Invest your capital with us in Farms or City Property. We have improved and unimproved farms in any size tracts. PRAIRIE AND BOTTOM LANDS. Write for circulars and information. When in Muskogee come to see us. Rev. Fishback, Rev. Harts and wife, Miss Willa Merriweather, Mrs. Emma Gaines and H. I. Monroe are among the delegates to the Kaw Valley Baptist association at Kansas City this week. There is a habit practiced by some Negroes which is disgusting in the extreme and that is the habit of crowding down to the court house every time some other one of the race is having a trial. This habit is especially practiced among the young Negroes. Mothers ought to see to it that their daughters find work to do instead of loafing around the court house listening to trials. The reason so many girls are in trouble now is because mothers indulge them in idleness, and the downfall of nine-tenths of our girls is due to carelessness on the part of our mothers. We think if the cato'-nine tails was applied to some of the mothers instead of the children there would be much better getting along in the community. We are sorry to hear of the death of our friend, Mr. Geo. W. Carey, who for several years, was one of the leading comedians on the road and one time was manager of "The Hottest Coon in Dixie." At the time of his death he was manager of the Pekin Theater, Chicago. He was a thorough business man and a gentleman in the fullest sense of the word. Mrs. Carey, his wife, traveled for some years with him, taking special parts in the show. Mr. Carey was one of the leading K. P.'s in the West and stood high in the ranks. His funeral, which was attended by thousands, will long be remembered by the people of Chicago. Mr. Carey had several admirers in Topeka who, along with his bereaved wife and relatives, mourn his untimely death. 100 Pavillion for rent on reasonable terms to private parties any nights except Tuesday and Friday Bell_Phone Garden 0261 Black Residence 4071 Black Restaurant 3221 TWO FOR ONE! The Topeka Plaindealer AND THE WEEKLY Kansas City Star OR THE WEEKLY Kansas City Journal One Year — $1.50. A Very Rare Chance! 8000 Acres of Land Surrounding Boley has Already been Leased and Bought by Negroes. 20,000 Acres of the Best Land in the Creek Nation Surrounding Boley to be Leased and Bought by Negroes. G. J. Coleman, one of our most enterprising men in Topoka, who is an ex-slave and began business in this city a few years ago with scarcely a dollar, has forged his way to the front and now owns a one story brick building at 116 N. Kansas avenue. In connection with his feed store he carries an assortment of groceries and confectioneries, with a side line of notions. He owns his home and considerable other property in Shawnee county and in this city. If a man who was a slave can accomplish this much in a few years and build up a large paying business we see no reason or excuse for young Negroes who are spending their money in riotous living not being able to ascend to higher ground. He is a model for the race. Mr. Coleman has a wife and one daughter who are of great help to him in his business. He is a strong church worker and the success of St. John's church is due largely to his efforts. He is a strong business man, and is honest and upright. TWO The T Ka Ka One Y A Ve I can sell YOUR REAL ESTATE OR BUSINESS. . 413 Kansas Ave., TOPEKA, KS. BOLE The Colored Home When in AICHISON don't forget Dt. ROBINSON'S RESTAURANT 623 Main Street, Just three blocks from Union Depot, Meals 20c. Mrs. Mary Robinson, - - Propr. When in Kansas City stop at Hotel Newport Mrs. Mary Robinson, - - Propr. When in Kansas City stop at Hotel Newport 1807 Tracy Avenue. MRS. V. L. NORTII, Proprietress. Furnished Rooms. Hot and Cold Water Baths. Gas and Furnace Heat. Home Phone 5327 Main. Kansas City. Missouri R ONE! Plaindealer WEEKLY City Star WEEKLY y Journal — $1.50. re Chance! Do Kansas City? With Mrs. For- She has such — so quiet and 410 E. 10th St. ners. Florida S VIAJ FRISCO ONE! dealer ar al $1.50. ance! Florida Sleeper VIAJ FRISCO On November 15th, and daily thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in connection with the Southern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleepers between Kansas City, Mo. and Jacksonville, Fla. These sleeping cars will be placed in service as part of the equipment of the Popular Southeastern Limited," scheduled to leave Kansas City 6.80 P.M. A modernly equipped train, electric lighted cafe observation car, etc. the route of which carries the traveler through the populous cities of the southeast. Berth reservations'may be made through representatives of Frisco System or connecting lines. BOLEY, I. T PASSENGER TRAFFIC SAINT LOU y. A. G. W. SANGO, Treasurer Trust Co., leases. PASSENGER TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, SAINT LOUIS. SANGO, Treasurer St Co., IND. TER. a Gilt-Edged Investment. saving money. or City Property. We have im- LANDS. see come to see us. ust Company. ed Investment. erty. We have im- us. ompany. Local and Personal. Dennis D. Hope was in Emporia this week attending grand lodge. Mrs. M. Dyer and Mr. I. McDonald Sundayed in Kansas City. Miss Luvenia Brown will leave next Tuesday for points in Colorado, Plenty of good horse racing at the fair grounds during the big Re Union. Miss Lou Morgan is visiting her sister, Mrs. P. E. Tipton of Kansas City. Prof. M. W. Freeman of the Industrial Institute will go to Hill City Sunday. Mrs. Susan Tullose attended the Kaw Valley association in Kansas City this week. Mrs. Maggie Washington of Kansas City is visiting relatives and friends in the city Miss Mollie Perkins spent Sunday in Kansas City with her sister, Mrs. G. H. Tunley. Rev. Howell, district secretary for the National B. Y. P. U, was in the city Thursday on his way to Kansas City. Miss Nomie M Curdy left Thursday of last week for Hutchinson, where she will spend a few weeks visiting friends. Nelson Richardson, James Clayborne, Henry Dunn, Jeff Johnson and severrl others who own good horses will start them in the races at the fair grounds during the Re-Union. S. E. M'Carroll is traveling in the interest of the big Twenty-third Kansas Re Union. He writes that every city in the state of any consequence will be represented. J. "Hanker" Smith is trimming whiskers at M'Carroll's barbershop this week during the absence of Mr. M'Carroll. The boys all say that he is an artist. Will Parks was up from Kansas City Sunday. He says that a tremendous crowd from that place will attend the Re-Union on the 6th and 7th inst. Jesse Lytle left one day this week for Michigan, where he went to close out a rooming house owned by him. He will return in a few days and resume business with his father, Mr. J. R. Eytle. The Negro treasures no malice toward anybody and is always ready to meet his enemies on half way grounds and extend to them the fellowship of human kindness. When the white man learns to practice the same quality it will be better for all concerned. There is nothing in the gift of the American people that is too good for us, providing we are competent to carry it out, and we will assure them that we will always be found trying to carry out anything for the betterment of our people, ourselves and those dependent upon us. NORTH TOPEKA NOTES. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan is home from a visit to Kansas City. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 is progressing nicely. Mrs. J Jordan of Iola will spend a week or two with Mrs. Ida M. Jandan. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan attended the grand lodge session of the Household of Ruth at Emporia this week. The Installation of the Sons and Daughters of Jacob No. 1 was a financial success. The officers were installed by Mrs. Ida M. Jorday, the Worthy Grand Rabbi. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin and Mrs. B. Hyde of Burlingame, were the guests of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan last Sunday. NO ICI'—All the Daughters of Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93 are requested to be at their Tabernacle hall, 508 W. B St., the first meeting in August (the 3rd) as very important business is to be transacted Sarah McElroy, C R. Ida M Jordan, H P. Mr. John Jordan left last week for Idaho. READ! READ! READ!!! ```markdown ``` WHAT ONE OF OUR CONTRACTS DOES FOR YOU: It creates an immediate deposit of $100,000 in bank at a cost less than the interest on it. It's a valuable asset to every thinking individual. It leaves no unpaid funeral bills It provides you the best possible service. It saves all annoyance and uncertainties. It relieves the family of burdens and trouble It provides the necessary money should do It will protect you and IDENTIFY you as Give this your serious consideration for tomorrow may be too late. Our solicitor further information from our circulars or from STONESTREE Official Undertakers for the M urdens and troubles that com money should death overt ENTIFY you anywhere if is considerotion and secure rate. Our solicitors will o r circulars or from TREET & ertakers for the Negro Race THE OPPO The opportunity for the u rric states of the Southwest th there is not the vast open ch The lands then taken up n ranches. The opportunity to farm lands at prices less than of more hands to develop Territory and Texas are vast of which it is capable. Pract business are adequately repro men. Are you one? If you are interested, tell invest, and we will gladly fuf of our paper "The Coming GEORGE MORTON, Q. P. & T. A., M. K. & T. RY, St. Louis, Mo. WESTER It relieves the family of burdens and troubles that come with unpreparedness. It provides the necessary money should death overtake you "a stranger in a strange land." It will protect you and IDENTIFY you anywhere in the United States. Give this your serious consideration 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 STONESTREET & HAMILTON, Official Undertakers for the Negro Race for Topeka and Vicinity. 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 landsees then taken up under government laws are now prosperous farms and ranches. The opportunity to day is 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 of more hands to develop the country. In the southwest in Oklahoma, Indian Forces—are vast areas of unimproved land not yet producing the crop of which it is capable. Practically the same thing is true of the towns of business are adequately represented. These 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. LINDSEY. G. P. & T. A., M. K. & T. RV., Dist. Immigration Act., M. K. & T. Rv. St. Louis, Mo. 1144 Farmam st., Omaha, Neb. DEPARTMENTS: Theor State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, mal, Musical (Ins organ and harmo Carpentry, Print Stenography and Plain Sewing, Coo ADVANTAGES: Splend fluences and Thorn INFORMATION: For to write to William T. QUNDARO. DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For ternis, prices and all inducements offered, write to Respectfully, J. I. WILSON, Agent. Stonecrest and Hamilton, Official Undertakers for Colored Race. A MESSAGE. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1776 Issues police We issue policies for $100, $ This is the only Compar Every intelligent Neg ood, live, hustling agenta iberal terms to the right The Knights Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue policies for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged[from 6 to 20. 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. 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. R. LYTIE & SON. FOR SALE. 929 KANSAS AVE. 2 lots, 8 rooms, Quincy..... $3,800 1 lot, 5 rooms, City.....1,250 2 lots, 8 rooms, Van Buren. .3,800 1½ lots,9 rooms, Western Ave.1,200 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 cottages, 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. TAKE NOTICE! To Whom it May Concern: The undersigned wish to state to all persons taking out contracts with the Burial League of the United States that they guarantee the contracts of said league to be good for their face value with us and that we will furnish equipment called for upon presentation to us. The league is a strong, reliable company and has ample financial resources with which to meet its obligations. MF88AQE. Chickasha, I. T., July 24, '05. To the Editor: I am far away from home, yet I remember that the Woman's National Rally Day comes off the fifth Sunday in July, and hope that the churches at large, the pastors and presidents will urge upon every one to make this rally a grand success—that Kansas will be second to none of the Western states. As the Baptists should be more determined to spread the gospel all over the land, let us be more liberal in this effort. If you, yourself, cannot go, send. "If you cannot give your thousands, You can give the widow's mite; And the least you do for Jesus Will be precious in his sight." Yours for the work in His name, Mrs. M. J. Con. WANTED—A good housekeeper for a family of six. Good wages and a good home to right person. For further particulars apply to ROBERT MADDOX, 635 W. Eighth Street, Junction City, Kan. CONTRACTS DOES FOR YOU no.oo in bank at a cost less than the the interest individual. Service. Cities. Troubles that come with unpreparedness. Should death overtake you "a stranger in a strang- age you anywhere in the United States. Tention and secure a CONTRACT at once. Do not publicitors will call at your homes, and you can or from SET & HAMILTON the Negro Race for Topeka and Vicinity. THE OPPORTUNITY OF TOWN Opportunity for the man with little means is probably better to of the Southwest than ever before in the history of the nat- tion, but the vast open choice of land for the homesteads thus ex- ists then taken up under government laws are now proper. The opportunity to day is in the investment chances; in it at prices less than half the prices asked in the Older States hands to develop the country. In the southwest—in Ou- land and Texas—are vast areas of unimproved land not yet pro- duced. Practically the same thing is true of the towns are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts are you one? Are interested, tell us what you want, how much you have and we will gladly furnish she information. Write for a cop- aper "The Coming Country." It's free. Address GE MORTON, W. P. LINDSEY. A., M. K. & T. RV. Dist. Immigration Agt., M. K & T. R. LOUIS, MO. 1144 Farmam St. Omaha, Neb. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ..... PARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-M State Industrial. USES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Musical, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including Organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Me- carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Genography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressm ain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and C NTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Ences and Thorough Teachers. IMATION: For terms, prices and all inducement site to William T. Vernon, A. M., M PRESIDENT, DARO. Phones { Office—Bell—"White"4302 Residence—Bell—"West" 15. Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. licis for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged 6 this is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. Intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance hunting agents in every town. Write at or to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection Beck, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Thomas Jason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G Groves This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Paid up Capital $100,000. $100 Funeral By Draft' Attached to Each Contract Secured by Small Annual Payment According to Age. ACTS DOES FOR YOU: at a cost less than the interest on it. ome with unpreparedness. take you "a stranger in a strange land." in the United States. a CONTRACT at once. Do not delay, all at your homes, and you can secure HAMILTON, for Topeka and Vicinity. FORTUNITY OF TO-DAY man with little means is probably better to-day in the prairie over before in the history of the nation. To be sure, price of land for the homesteads that existed in the 70s, under government laws are now prosperous farms and day is in the investment chances; in the purchase of half the prices asked in the Older States. There is need the country. In the southwest—in Oklahoma, Indian areas of unimproved land not yet producing the crops ically the same thing is true of the towns. Few lines of presented. There are openings of all sorts for the right one what you want, how much you have to enrich the information. Write for a copy Country." It's free. Address W. P. LINDSEY. Dist. Immigration Age., M. K & T. Ky., 1144 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Logical, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor-strumental and Vocal), including piano, play, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Singing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Typewriting, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and taking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Old Location, Heathful Climate, Good In-ough Teachers. Terms, prices and all inducements offered, Vernon, A. M., D.D., PRESIDENT, KANSA8. --- Are You INSURED? of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANOE SOCIETY Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, ties for $350, $500 and $1000. 50 and $200 for children aged[from 6 to 20. My Colored Fraternal Insurance y in the United States. no should carry some Insurance. We want in every town. Write at once[for terms. persons. and Ladlès of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. Pres. J. G Groves, Nat'l Treas H. CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec.1, 2 MK-T KAN8A8. Miss Florence Thomas and Thomas Riggs were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents Thursday evening, and will go to housekeeping in their newly furnished home on 20th and Corby Mrs. W. I. Jamison of Topeka is in the city, the guest of Mrs. H. W. Black. Mrs. H. V. Plummer received the sad intelligence last Friday of the death of her brother-in-law, W. Harris of Kansas City, Kansas. Miss Willa Wise, formerly of Omaha, but now of Denver, is in the city visitingrelatives. Will and Arthur Elfgan of Chicago are in the city, having been called by the serious illness of their mother. 123 Kansas Ave. TOPEKÄ. R. J. Smith R. Lowry. Oscar Williams of Detroit, Mich. is in the city, quite ill at the residence of his brother, Rev. John Albert Williams. Randolph Workcuff spent the latter part of the week in Sioux City, Iowa. The Misses Mattie and Jessie Walker, of New York City and Marshalltown, Ia., respectively, were guests of Mrs. G. Jaokson while in the city en route to San Francisco. Winfred Johnson paid a visit to his old home in Topeka. Kansas last week. Misses Gwendoline and Zenna Bruce are enjoying a visit from their cousin, Miss Dottie Gardener of Hannibal, Mo. Miss Crounsel of Texas is the guest of Mrs. E. Williams. Mrs. Mary O'Banion and little niece, Gladys Harrington of Leavenworth are visiting Mrs. Mary Letcher on North 25th street. Aaron Rayford and wife gave 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 cared for and returned the same as when received by me. Each picture should be carfully labeled, stating what the picture represents. IRA O. GUY, Sec., Topeka Negro Business League. 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.—Exchange. in the Sick Room. many little things. Trained nurses know ted—an atomizer, with a mild disinfectant, room and make the air clean and refresh- mometer, fresh absorbent cotton, a hot —a dozen little things that help the patient. rs and nurses know that we have all these others, in the most dependable qualities. means of letting you know it. L.'S PHARMACY. Comfort in the S Depends on many little things what is wanted—an atomizer to spray the room and make the ing; a thermometer, fresh water bottle—a dozen little th. The doctors and nurses know things and others, in the m. 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. 732 Kansas Ave. --- OMAHA, NEBR. NOTICE. DON'T BEAT THE PRINTER. Ind. Phone 743.} Bell Phone 561.} --- a six o'clock dinner Thursday complimentary to John Hardy and wife. The ladies of the Pleasant Hour social club gave a linen shower Tuesday evening for Mrs. John A. Hardy. Many beautiful pieces of linen were received. 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. Kansas Ave. TOPEKA. When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Headquarters Open day and nigge.. Refreshments of all kinds. 416 Cherokee Street. Ex-SLAVES Send me your names at once Your Age, Exe Master's name and your postoffice address Sand two-cent stamp for reply and I will send you some REJOICING INFOR- MATION, Write STANLEY P. BURCHLE, Ramah Yoon 781211 P. B. BICELL, Kampila, Tom - Want Agents to handle my work. Big Pay. DRINK GOETZ Standard Beer THE BEER WITHOUT A HEADACHE. Established 1859, Saint Joseph, Mo. M. K. GOETZ BREWING CO. CUTS Engraving Dept. of the Mail and Breeze (makes our CUTS THE NEWS AT ST. JOSEPH Mrs. Edna Wallace is very sick with consumption at her home. A trolley party given by the A. M. E. and Episcopal churches Thursday evening visited Krug Park, Lake Contrary and the principal points of interest. An excursion party went to Sabetha, Kans. Wednesday over the Grand Island. A concert was given at G. A. R. hall and a baseball game between the Black Wonders and Powhattan Indians took place. The Whatsoever club of the A. M. E. church is preparing to whatever each member may be assigned to do in making the coming mortgage-burning rally an astonishing success. Mr. Hughes, who recently went to Denver and died there, was buried here Monday from his home on Jule street. Rev. Gowan, state Baptist Missionary, will preach at the Francis street Baptist churoh next Sunday evening. Samuel Bledsoe of N. Topeka is visiting relatives in this city. Prof. Albert Ross of Western University was in the city this week, and addressed the congregations of the A. M. E. and Francis street Baptist churches last Sunday upon the urgent need of training our boys and girls along industrial lines. The colored people of St. Joseph are right in accord with the "Greater Western University" idea, and are preparing to have their children take advantage of the opportunities offered by these larger buildings, highly skilled and experienced teachers and complete equipment right at our very doors. The St. Joe Negroes realize that Japanese laborers and servants will take the Negro's place in the West unless the Negro trains his boys and girls in the trades to battle against their strong competition. Every Western Negro should prepare for the struggle now. Miss Ida Washington of Kansas City, who has recently been visiting here, has left for her home. T. J. Wilson has opened a new shaving parlor. Lewis Jackson has returned from a two months visit to Chicago. S. B. Wallace, who lately married Miss Eta Jones, one of the teachers in the public schools, has taken to the barber trade. He will practice at the Sell Shaving parlor. Barnum and Bailey's show on last Wednesday brought many people from the neighboring towns. There was a party at the residence of Mrs. Cooper on Pendleton street last Wednesday and it proved to be a swell affair and very entertaining. Several young men of St. Joseph spent Thursday and a portion of the night in Atchison attending a fair. They report that the people of Atchion entertained them highly. The Sons of Allen gave a lawn social last Thursday evening on the lawn of the A. M. E. church. The chosen speaker of the occasion was Mr. Henry, who delivered an address of high order. There was a good crowd of young people out, and every one enjoyed the social. Mrs. Young, after a pleasant visit in St. Joe, has returned to her home in Kansas City. Mrs. W. Gassaway of South 22nd street is in Kansas City vis- iting her sick daughter. Rev. Goings will deliver a sermon at the Francis street Baptist church next Sunday. He is a member of the state board of missions. Prof. C. W. Rogers of Arkansas has been to St. Joseph and left his impression on the minds of the people who heard him. For the sake of those who did not hear him I will say that they missed a good chance to learn to better themselves and help the race; also to create in their hearts the idea of friendship. Most of us think that we contain friendship in a high degree, but should you have heard him you would have been convinced that you only contain it in a small degree. He said: "Friendship is something that is necessary in life." Then he explained God's friendship to man very elaborately, before creation and the making of the world. He said that if we have friendship for the home it is our pleasure to make the home pleasant. It would be a discredit to him to write his speech, as it would cause a feeling of ease and waiting for the paper. We are very sorry that he can't get the crowd he likes and as many young people as he likes. As he sees it, the Negro race is going to be tried for the next forty years and how sorrowful it is to think that so many of the young people to be tried are going to ruin, Dr. W. S. Carrion, E. A. Simms, C. Lewis, P. D. Crump, and others have formed the first tennis club among our people for the West. The players are getting in good shape and the series of games promise a good deal of high class recreation and some fine matches. A splendid outing was given at Lake Contrary Friday, July 21. The hours of pleasure were between the hours of ten a.m. and ten p.m. The day was a beautiful one which afforded them the opportunity of having a delightful time. All the different amusements were taken in. Jack Hughes died at Colorado Springs last week. His remains finally reached home Monday evening, and were neatly put away Tuesday by the Rock Island employes. He had served this railway company faithfully as janitor for seventeen years, and it highly respected him. Rev. E. M. Cohron, assisted by Rev. J. C. Caldwell, preached the funeral from the family residence. He leaves a wife, daughter and many relatives, who have the sympathy of the entire community. Peace to his ashes. Miss Emma B. Derrick will take a post graduate course in domestic arts in Boston, Mass. this summer, and will return here in September. F. Lankford and a number of young people expected to surprise Miss M. DePriest of Springfield, but they were surprised to find that she had left earlier in the evening. 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, Lz. 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. 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, 607 p. m. Arrives Union Station, Chicago, 8.55 a. m. Is the white man civilized? We think not. If you meet him in a public conveyance or hotel and he happens to discover or be told that there is colored blood in your veine, he expands at the chest and throat, breathes heavy, and with protruding nostrils and ears flopping, looks about with more cannibalistic uneasiness than the most dreaded of the Central African tribes. If he happens to get an encouraging or sympathetic look, (which he generally does in America,) he storms and froths at the mouth until you are asked to leave, or leave lost you be tempted to smite. Though the apartments are large enough to accommodate a hundred or more he must be satisfied whether others are embarrassed or not, your gentlemanly or ladylike deportment having no weight on the brute. He is more hysteric than a newly caught hyena upon the discovery of Negro blood anywhere except in a prison where he snows he can pounce upon his unarmed prey whenever his insensate soul craves for a little Negro blood. He unhesitatingly and willingly refuses to provide for his own offspring and tries in every way to close all avenue for his livelihood; even importing foreigners to take his place in all classes of labor where he could hope to earn an honest dollar; then because his castaway aits idle, he is called immoral, unfit for society of a white man, worthless, and though this foreign slum refuses to work after landing, the white man's own relative is not allowed to take the job for fear a white man go hungry. The white man knowingly corrupts the morals of the youngest of his own offspring, where that drop of Negro blood exists, it being known and understood in many southern states that any female of color must submit to the wishes of a white man or take the consequences, which is often death. It is known that the women are in many casee equally guilty with colored men, but the first time a door slams accidentally, or in any way a fear of detection is aroused, the old cry of rape or assault goes out from the lips of this virtuous white lady, and a poor Negro is lynched for daring to be near the premises of one of the best families of the South. Then come the yellow journals with a photo of a maiden of brave and pure blood, exhonored of all guilt. The white man beats the life of unarmed and pleading victims; hears but one side of a story; cuts his victims in pieces, roasts them; has auctions and bargain sales over parts of his body and flesh; preserves part in alcohol; makes photos of the town; trees and people present on such occasions and makes more ado over a lifeless "nigger" than cannibals in one of their annual feasts in the remotest forests, yet their laws are so blind that an hour after the carnival no traces of the perptrators of the horrible crimes can be found. The white man's histories are false, even their holy book, teaching only the servility of the darker races and the superiority of the whites, East on the Southwest You cannot drop your m dining car of The Southwest be there with a clean one disciplined for brushing instead of a brush. These show how excellence of so Chicago, Mil St. Paul This Company owns a dining, library and all o therefore offers its patron ment and service not obtai The Southwest Limited L Station, 5.55 p. m.; Gr Arrives Union Station, C G. L. COBB, 907 Main Street, from time 'immemorial'—base lies. His Christianity has long since failed as the above conditions show. He is more dishonest than any other race. His declaration of independence is a fance. His municipal governments are a fraud. He is the most envious, egotistic and jealous of human beings and has really grown to believe that this world was made for him to govern and for white men only. Alas! Too much of this feeling has gone abroad and if not checked, will meet only what "cometh after a haughty spirit." REV. JOHN JASPER GETS A MONUMENT! (CONTINUED) FROM PAGE ONE. Southern Confederacy knew that paper money could become valueless, and in banks he had but little faith. Buried in Ham Cemetery for four years his grave has remained unmarked, but now towering above all surroundings like he did in life sises this shatt of Virginia granite, insorbed "Jasper" and bearing the inscription beneath an open Bible: "His last text was 'Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again."—St. John 3:7. Then on the polished base: In Memory of REV. JOHN JASPER, Founder and Pastor of the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Born in Fluvanna County, Va., July 4, 1812. Died in Richmond, Va., March 30, 1901. His Last Words Were: "I Am Waiting at the River, Looking Across for Further Orders." Servant of God, Well Done. Erected by the Church, July 4, 1905. JETMORE, KANS. The arrival of THE PLAINDELER is enjoyed very much in these parts. We are almost off the map out here in the short grass region, but never the less, we are still among the living and enjoy reading of what our friends are doing through the columns of your worthy paper. Our county Normal has just closed and we are glad to announce that the only two colored pupils in attendance passed the examination very creditably. Miss A. Lucile Johnson of Kinsley and Miss Lela B. Moore of Jetmore both expect to teach school in our county this winter. Only two colored pupils finished the eighth grade this year, Misses Cora Bradshaw and Nettie Jones. Miss Skarce of Dodge City, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Tom Owens, left on the 19th for Denver, Colo., where she expects to spend the rest of the summer. Miss Lucile Johnson returned to her home in Kinsley a few days ago, after having been well entertained by Miss Lela Moore while attending the county Normal. Our colored farmers are all seemingly quite prosperous this year. All the spring crops are looking good in spite of the hot and dry weather. Limited napkin and pick it up in the best Limited. A waiter will be. A porter was recently a hat with a whisk broom se are little things, but they service is maintaine on the Iwaukee and Railway. and operates the sleeping, other cars on its lines, and ans an excellence in equip- nable elsewhere. leaves Kansas City, Union grand Avenue, 607 p. m. Chicago, 8.55 a. m. Southwestern Passenger Agent, Kansas City, Mo. AFY ONE can obtain a practical knowledge of Music. Complete instruction in all the fundamental elements. A Thirty-two page Pamphlet sent FREE to Music Teachers and Organizers of Singing Classes. We also have a PLAN which has been demonstrated as entirely practical, for persons who have the ability to Organize Singing Classes, to conduct that line of business that will produce eminently successful results financially and otherwise. It does not necessarily require expert MUSICAL knowledge. This PLAN will be submitted FREE OF CHARGE to any one who may be interested in this direction and are in a position to prosecute the business energetically. Edward W. Miller Co., ORIGINAL CHARACTER-NOTE MUSIC HOUSE, (ESTABLISHED IN 1836) 814 Walnut Street. Fred M. Stonestreet. Stonestreet & Successors to J.. Undertakers and I. Stonestreet. G. W. Har Monstreet & Hamilton Successors to J. M. Knight. dertakers and Embalme ```markdown ``` We carry one of the finest linen Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. SEVEN WONDERS of the American Yellowstone Nation The Great Shoshone Columbia River; Moor Big Trees of California Lucin "Cut Off," across CAN ALL BE SEEN ON -UNION P AND CONNECTION LEWIS & GLARR PORTLAND, OREGON, June 1 to Oct 15, carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, K SEVEN WONDERS of the American Continent: Yellowstone National Park; The Great Shoshone Falls; The Columbia River; Mount Hood; The Big Trees of California; The Yosemite; Lucin "Cut Off," across Great Salt Lake CAN ALL BE SEEN ON A TRIP OVER THE UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTIONS TO THE WIS & CLARK EXPOSITION TOLAND, OREGON, June 1 to Oct 15, '05. Nearrest U. P. A. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. SEVEN WONDERS of the American Continent: Yellowstone National Park; The Great Shoshone Falls; The Columbia River; Mount Hood; The Big Trees of California; The Yosemite; Lucin "Cut Off," across Great Salt Lake CAN ALL BE SEEN ON A TRIP OVER THE -UNION PACIFIC- AND CONNECTIONS TO THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPOSITION PORTLAND, OREGON, June 7 to Oct 16, '05. Nearest U. P. Arena. BEFORE Colored People OF THE WORLD POSITIVELY straight, longneck and beautifies the most obnoxious, troublesome, retardory curly, nappy hair. It never falls to straightness and maintains its length and luxurious growth of soft hair, pliant, silky, long, browning hair. Every person who uses OVER is certain to have BACON and a good production and an abundant that it can be easily dressed in any prevailing style. It enures the hair to grow quickly on skin complexes and all bald spots. None in a position of alliance with the skin. It burns hair, faded and discolored hair to a jet, silky black. It cannot fall to lengths. Stimulates hair to give perfect satisfaction to all who use it. It cannot fall. Thousands of delighted customers contorted all over the world unite in saying that OVER is true to all The price of Oceano is $0.00 a box. It takes four boxes to cover plumbing down with grease. There alone and unaided is limited to be—jong, soft, straight and box splitting, bristle hair. Our Great Special Offer OUT OF THIS AUCTION, and immediately upon where you may live (four miles away), pool, worth $1,000, we will also include an absolutely pure and sand human body in your gift offer of PRING OUTFIT, consisting actually worth $1. This exquisite preparation WHITESON. It is simply rubbed well into the skin, allowed to dry and then poured into the pool, and positively making the skin much brighter. WILL BE STRICTLY THE FIRST FROM three to five days far of our electrical rain food, worth $100, more, plump, and healthy, to prove our longevity, we worth $10, which removes all meals and odors from the garres core throat, sour mouth, freest feet, cellulosis, and arthritis. YOU OWN OR GIVE OUR LIFE. THIS food money is registered letter or by money order to YOUR name and address plainly, and address. PHILADELPHIA, PA. G. W. Hamilton. Hamilton, M. Knight. d Embalmers. 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Furthermore, we will also include in thick curse all skin disease, removes wrinkles. It is makes the old boy young and the young man healthy, such as feet, ears, pits, pen, and to a certain extent for all worm trouble. SEPARATIONS (8 packages in all), actually worn offered made to leavers. Intended to be any postburn or exporm Written GALENA, KAS. James and Thomas Carter of Joplin were ini welty last week on businces. tomer Bunch was in Columbus lant week in the intorest of the big celebration to be given here Aug. Land 2 by the Knights of Pythias. The Vall given by the young people at the K, Thal waew ell attended and al report a fino time. Mr. Richard Aleaander is on the sich list. The celebration for Aug. 1 andj2 is being extensively advertised and a big crowd is expected. Joseph Wooten and Jee Har- well of Ploseintview district, were in the clty this weok on busiuess. The heavy rains of last week and this have eaused the people of this elty to entertain fears for the safety of the farmors slong Spring Liver valley, Alltriiuston the Frisco havy been{stopped, as several miles oftrack wis washed out between here and Bayter Springs, > The river ts higher thin it ever wiv be: fore. Mra. Nollie Smith recenved ,an invitation to sing at 4 mustetle in Joplin Tharel iy, but could not find it convenient to accept. Mr. Caprice Bunch has resigned | his position with the wholesale grovery company and talks of leav- ing the city soon. Mine Wills Glenn who haa been visiting her grandfather in Okla- homafora month, returned home Sunday. T. H, Young, J. Re smith, RI, Horton, T. Bullard, Fred Edwards, Robert Lishey, Homer and Capais Buach and Mra, Mary Glenn were in Weir City this week attending the K, P. grind lodge. Wn. Glenn of Muskogee, I. T., is visiting relatives here, WATHENA,. KAS. Mr, Martin Powell, griduate of Howard University, and principal of the Wathena colored szhool, is spending his vacation in Denver, The matritge of Misa Maggie ‘Armstrong of this city tv a young man of Plitte Caty, Mo., took place inst, Joe last Wednesday, Mise Hdith Armstrong is recov. ering from a seige of malaria fever, Rey, B.C, Duke of the Christian church will holla yrand cally the second Sunday in Auguat to clear a $300 mortgige hanging over} the building, The volored farmers around here are plospenmy as Ynever lefore. Nearly $5000 will be paid to them fortheir fruit and grain this vaea- son, Cornis 10 and 12 feet high in growth. Mr. John Butcher owns his home and bwo lotvand has in 14 acres of corn. Tavac Davis has one acre of strawberries wad blaokberries and 30 acres ofcorn, Alvia Clark re cently purchased two lotsa near tho oity, and haa in ten acres of corn. Dave Johnson has just finished peinting hia residence. Ie hae in 45 acres of corn, John Carson has two lota in peaches, Irvin Bell will market the largest crop of blackberries and raspberries ever raieed by him, Sam eard comes next with the largestcrop of wheat and corn, Robert Sawyer owns hishome, with 12 lots, in Cruit and berries, and 35 acrea in corn. Mf the great surplua of had working Negroes in the cituain Kansas andinthe southern states would cone to bortheastorn Nansas aud, by drain and muscle, turn the fertile hilly into orchards, berry pitches an] yjneyards, they would ba enjoying the health, happiness, peace, prosperity and plenty of the useful Negro farmers hereibout, Prof, Albert Ross of Western University, vinited Wathena Last week. The peaple here are ana. jous to be repreented in the atudent body at Quindaro neat seasun, for they «ee that the grest industria in- stitution, with its Marge new build. fnga, experienced and highly wkilled | teachers from Tuskegco, Hampton, || and Willerforpe, and the camplere oquipmeat, has prcpual for the | Greater Western Univcmsty” te] begin the greatest years work Ula | Winter in the history of the school, oR ag atte ET TR eT Vv v --™ eS FOR THE - FIFTH 6 ANNVAL | —_—SSSSSSsaqa__—_—__=E_O:I 11a 6he Ninth Cavalry and 23rd Reg. Bands anda hig host of Soldiers. Baxe Ball games between PAGH'S GLANDS of Topeks ‘and the NINTIL CAVALRY TEAM, of Fort Riley] SUNDAY, AUGUST G. CONCERTS, NINTH CAVALRY BAND, AND SPEAKING BY zi Mayor W.H. Davis; P. H..Coney, Dept. Com. Kansas G. A. Ry Prof. W. T. Vernon, Quindaro; Hon. Nelson C. Crews, Kansas City, am Good Horse Racing, Foot Races, Guard Mount, Platform Dancing and a BIG SHAM BATTLE. Grand Street Parade Aug. 7th Led by the famous Ninth Cavalry Band who will come mounted direct from Fort Riley. ‘ For Stand Privileges Etc, See Either 8 898 S. E, McCARROLL, CAPTAIN Wm. REYNOLDS, NICK CHILES, Fs ORDES-OF comBIITTRED N.CHILEs, Chairman, CAPT.WALRLYNOLDS see. LIEUTL.O,OVERR, Anat.See. S.E.M’CARROLL, Treasurer PROV, GW, JACKSON, Musial Director, JAWHITE, U5, CORP, IL EDMONDS, EDGAR HOLLIWAY, aa 7 & prey Syren pt EN ad oe ~ wy 1) A&R ey we RTD + Rr mpR Se BC BDUINTON, 1, T, Mr. John Cleveland, son of Dr, Cleveland, with his wile, ia bere from Colorado. He has bought out A, I. Flako's restaurant and will continue the business, Mr. Chas. Ezell has moved into his clegant home on Ist street, He has filled up his late living quarters with goods and now has the largest Dusinesa of any merchant in town. There was ball game hero July 22 between Boynton and Okmulgee, the score being f to in favor of tho visitors. , Mr, KR. IL, Carter is very ill with typhoid-malarial fever, Dr, A. J. Alston is attending. Mre, T. 1. J. Barker and daugh- ter, Misa Mary, of Taft, were here Monday visiting relatives. Mr, L. % Howard, tho hardware man, received a consignment of buggics last week. Mrs. Carrie M, Nichole of Cowe- ta, spent last Sunday in tha city, the gueat of Mra. R, Buchanan, Jim Hawkins is erecting a busi- nega house, Ile will sell cold drinks and “shine ’em up.”, A. B, Flake, having sold out his old restaurant, has opened another. Missea Ora and Willa Walker of Langston, Oklahoma, are visiting in the city for a few days. The Boyntonians will be m Ok- mulgee on Aug. 3, The ladies of the Baptiat ohurch gave a festival lost Friday night. The Methodists communed with the Baptists last Sunday in the Lord’s supper. It was a glorious meeting. The Sunday school convention of the A. M. E. church of the Musho- gee district, will mect here Aug. 2. The Baptist association will be held with the Cane Creek Baptist church next month and great prep- arationa are being made. Our own commercial club is go- ing things, Among other things it has had a weil bored and a pump putinanda trough for watering stock,and built a bridge in the colored section of town. Miss Evangeline Sims of Musho- wee, arrived Monday on a visit to Het sister, Mra. R. MH. Carter, Rov, J.C, Wicks and femily have returned from Vinita. es The A. M, E. chutch has organ- ized a Christian Endeavor society, The ladies of the Household of Ruth are making tho regalias for the Odd Fellows. They, under the leadership of Mra, Robinson, will have charge of the spread on the night of the installation, LAS VEGAS. A. M. | Mrs. Joe Browo whose husbaad hae bees janitor in the office of the | Gisieion superintendent and the Las | Vegas depot tor twenty yeaes, left on |the 18th for a visit to Louisvilte,Ky. Mr. Robert Alexander, the noted police officer of Kansas City, Me., oommitsed suicide hereon the 18th by drowaing in a tank on aeoount of illhealth, His remains were tates conveyed to Kansas City for buaial by order of Chief Hayes, Misa Bertha Gray of Newton, Ku., Is in the city, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers of Colo- rado Springs, are visiting here, Mr, and Mrs. James Sellers of Now York are in the city. Rev, B. Franklin and flock are, very busy preparing for the cel- ebration and barbecue Aug. 4. Alt anticipate a grand time. Mr.and Mre. N, Walker, after a two yeara’ residence here, left on the rgth for their old home in [adian- apolis, Ind. Now is the time to get your paper from the agent, Mrs, Tennie Moore. Mrs.M.McCoNough, wife of Rev. |MeCollough, of Butte, Mont., isin sity ona visit tober aunt, Mrs. A. Duval. MissMarie A. Gilmore e Graduate Trained Nurse of Freedman's Hospital, Washington,DC —Will nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad, ADRESS! f~* 624 Fifth Ave., Leavenworth, Ks,