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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Nationaal Society State House IE VOLUME VII. INSURANCE! Hon. John M. Wright Reads a Paper Before the Business League in N. Y. The matter of life insurance in all its forms is one of great importance, not only to the insured, but to the people generally. Fraternal insurance is that class of insurance in which the member pays a stated amount as a monthly assessment to create a fund to provide for the payment of death claims of deceased members. Associated as most of you are with the management of business of your own, it would be presumptuous on my part to assume that you are not to some extent familiar with the practical results of the work of life insurance; but I realize that these are busy times and that people in all lines of work are looking for results, and that they want to know the important facts connected with the work of any cause—a tree is known by its fruits, an institution by its work, its practical accomplishments in the line of its purpose. By this standard the cause of fraternal insurance, like every other cause calculated to serve humanity, must be judged; and when it fails to demonstrate its value to mankind by this test it will no longer deserve or receive the support of the people. If our cause has any mission to perform it is in the line of mutual helpfulness and co operation, the natural and logical results of which are maximum of sympathy and assistance with the minimum of expense. I presume it would be found on inquiry that many of you who are here as delegates are carrying some form of insurance, life or accident. The American people pay annually over five hundred millions for insurance against the contingency of sickness accident and death. These figures indicate a great and general interest in this subject. The last twenty five years have witnessed a wonderful development and advancement in the matter of insurance. The amount of insurance in force has risen from about one and one half billions to nearly ten billions, to say nothing of the accident or industrial lines. The work of fraternal insurance has become so great and of so much importance to so many people and so many homes, that it seems to me most fitting that this great institution of yours should afford its members and visitors an opportunity to learn what some of these great orders are and what they are doing, and why they are calculated to serve the people advantageously. My only regret in presenting this paper is that the full and complete data of the Negro fraternal societies is not obtainable, and my report must then fall short of the truth. There are now over two white fraternal and fifty Negro beneficiary orders doing business in America. They combine in their membership over five million white and three hundred thousand colored persons. They represent protection to the beneficiaries of their members of over seven and one half millions of dollars for the whites and over nine hundred millions for colored. They have distributed benefits to disabled members and to the Benefiaries of deceased members amounting to eight hundred and twenty-five millions for the whites and twenty millions for the colored. In addition to this they did a great work in the care of the sick and the relief the distressed. I have called attention to these figures to impress upon your minds the magnitude of the work these obedient have undertaken. One can coarsely comprehend the good that TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 1, 1905. this amount of money will do. In most cases it represents the provisions that a father has made for the protection of his wife and little children in the event of his death, and it means that to an extent a mother, widowed by death, has been enabled to keep her children at home and together where they could have a mother's care and kindness; it means more or less education of the family; it frequently means the saving of a home by paying off a mortgage upon it or the buying of a home where a mother could keep her children until they are more or less able to aid her and each other. Without insurance tender children are driven to the necessity of engaging in labor too heavy for their strength and frequently thrown away from the family circle and among bad associates before they have arrived at an age not to be influenced by evil companions. There is no time that a mother's love for her children is more manifest and the desire is greater to "keep the family together" than following the death of the husband and father. When we consider these immense sums of money we are again reminded that no greater benefit could possibly accrue to our race than the establishing of well founded fraternal beneficiary institutions. Not many years ago the system combining finance and featernity, business and benevolence was unknown. The fraternal system timidly crept on the cold, barren peaks of the old line insurance, being tolerated at first because it was too insignificant to be more than casually noticed. Later they assumed proportions that threatened to become serious opponents to the old lines; they became popular with the masses of the people; they have furnished protection at cost, and their rapid growth was a tidal wave of protest against the extortions of the old line companies. Old line companies, while most of them are safe, were conceived, organized and managed on purely selfish lines; thoughtful men, convinced of this, began to go over to the fraternals. All sorts of attacks have been made on the fraternal system by selfish persons, but time tries all things and finds them pure, or exposes the impure, and notwithstanding the assaults made on them, the upward climb of the fraternal societies has received scarcely a perceptible check. The last few years have accom plished wonders for the fraternal organizations. The state laws have been revised, the courts have made rulings that serve for guidance, the wild-at manner of organizing has been remedied and better talent has been exhibited in their management. Fraternal societies operate through the lodge system. Members are admitted under the same general rules as in the purely fraternal orders. Applicants for beneficial membership are required to pass a satisfactory medical examination, which must be reviewed and approved by the chief medical examiner before they are entitled to participate in the benefit fund. The members are co partners, mutually interested in all that pertains to their work. One of the conditions of membership in the fraternal societies is that the applicant must agree that the laws of the association then in force, and those thereafter enacted together with his application for and certificate of membership shall constitute the contract between him and the association. This is necessary to maintain a strict mutuality between all members; otherwise every time the laws were amended a new class would be created. Those who established the fraternal orders could not give an accurate scale of assessments because they did not have the statistics from which they could make the calculations; these are now present and ac CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT. THREE GRAND BODIES MEET! Kansas Negro Masons Holds the Best Meeting in the History of the Organization—They Own Leavenworth for Three Whole Days. The thirtieth annual grand session of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., Prince Hall Grand Commandery and Prince Hall Grand Chapter convened in Leavenworth last week and was the largest, grandest and best sessions ever held in the state. The Grand Chapter convened Monday, Aug. 21 with all of the officers and representatives of subordinate Chapters present. The organization showed an increase in membership and finance, and the reports of the various subordinate Chapters also showed an increase. After hearing the reports of the various committees the session adjourned. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: C. E. Lette, G. H. P.; Atchison. C. C. James, D. G. H. P.; Lawrence. D. F. Mallery, G. K.; Topeka. R. C. Clark, G. S.; Kanass City. W. B. Carter, G. R.; Leavenworth. F. M. Stonestreet, G. T.; Topeka. The Grand Commandery was called on Tuesday morning. Sir James Beck, Grand Eminent Commander being absent, Deputy John T. Chirneth presided. J. H. Childers, of Topeka, Recorder. The reports showed several new subordinates and a financial gain over 1904. After the regular routine of business the following officers were elected: J. T. Chinneth, G. C.; Wichita. C. C. James, D. G. C.; Lawrence. R. C. Clark, G. C. G.; Kansas City. R. J. Smith, G. T.; Leavenworth. The Prinoe Hall Grand Lodge convened in the new Temple just built by the four subordinate lodges of Leavenworth—Mount Olive No. 3, Langston No. 54, Saint Mark No. 10 and Eureka No. 27. These beautiful buildings are a credit to the people of Leavenworth as well as the individual lodges. One is three stories and the other two stories with a fifty foot front and one hundred feet deep. Excellent judgment has been displayed in securing these buildings for the small sum of $2,000 which are fully worth twice that amount. The Grand Lodge convened with Most Worshipful Grand Master S.G. Watkins presiding and J. H. Childs Grand Secretary. The lodge was opened in ancient form and as the constitutional number was present, the lodge was declared open for the dispatch of such business as might come before the body. There were over two hundred representatives present from which the Grand Master could select his committees, and the business was dispensed with more rapidly than heretofore. After appointing the several committees, the Grand Master addressed the assembly in a very able manner and was well received by the craft. Intermissions were taken, thus giving the committees a chance to work. The reports of the secretary, treasurer and custodian of the W. and O. Fund showed a balance on hand of $1,003 which was caught in the First National Bank of Topeka. The report of the Grand Treasurer showed a balance on hand of $203. The committee on Grand Lodge returns reported seven hundred dollars in the general fund. The Custodian of the W. and O. Fund showed a balance of over twenty-seven hundred dollars making a total of over four thousand dollars which will be reserved to pay the death claims of the widows and orphans of deceased brothers. MOSQUE The Grand Lodge was highly entertained by Nelson C. Grews, Glauro Representative of Missouri and Jurisdiction, who was authorized to bring greetings to the Grand Lodge of Kansas which was very forcibly presented, and was roundly received. The Grand Lodge extended a vote of thanks to him and the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Dr. M. C. Ricketts, Past Deputy Grand Master and Secretary of Foreign Correspondence was also present and made an excellent address to the assembly which was well received and a vote of thanks was tendered him. Deputy Grand Master S. W. Vaughn, of Missouri, was present and delivered an able and interesting address, which was highly complimented by all. At 12 o'clock a parade was formed headed by the Quindaro Military Band followed by Emanuel Commandery of Kansas City, Mo., one of the most substantial and best drilled organizations in the United States. Then came the Atchison Cornet Band which was organized a few months ago under Prof. Geo. D. Dardis, one of the best band masters in the West, followed by over three hundred Master Masons. This was one of the largest and best processions ever formed in Kansas. They paraded the principal streets of Leavenworth and boarded three street cars that were in waiting to carry them to Evergreen Park, South of the city, where a picnic was in progress attended by over 3,000 people. Most of the crowd was from Atchison, the two Kansas Cities, and several other places in Missouri. It was admitted by all who witnessed the display and drill by Emanuel Commandery was the best ever witnessed in Leavenworth irrespective of color. The Grand Lodge donated $200 to the local lodges of Leavenworth to assist them in paying for their hall. This is the first time in the history of the Grand Lodge that they have ever been able to make such a huge donation to any one concern, which shows that the financial end of the Masons is progressing. On the informal ballot for the election of Grand Master, A. M. Wilson received 60 votes, T. W. Bill 38 votes, A. F. Green 30 votes, Sol. G. Watkins 60. These four gentlemen were declared nominees subject to election before the Grand Lodge when Mesars Bell and Green declined and respectfully thanked the brothers for their votes. The contest was then between Grand Master Watkins and A. M. Wilson. The first ballot showed that A. M. Wilson received 158 votes and Grand Master Watkins 75. Wilson having received a constitutional majority was declared duly elected elected, Grand Master Watkins having made an exemplary Grand Master during the past five years, a vote of thanks was tendered him for the faithful manner in which he preformed his duty. G. Senior Deacon O. H. Bradley. G. Stewards G. Lucas and A. Ellis. G. Jr. Deacon G. Pursuivient. The following as trustees of the Masonic building association are to be congratulated on their excellent work; J. Hardin. G. W. Johnson. W. S. Mitchell. Joseph Glass. F. Webb. Henry H. Hill. Henry Kimbely W. Montgomery. I. M. Smith. R. Haynes. Too much thanks cannot be given to Past Grand Master Dennis Jones, O. A. Harris, P. E. C. R. J. Smith, W. B. Carter and several others who did so much to make the Grand Lodge a success. The local lodges cleared over one thousand dollars including the gate receipts and donations. John B. Fleming, of Horton, who will be the next Grand Treasurer is well liked throughout the jurisdiction, and is looked to for information for the good of the order. The headquarters of the Topeka delegations was at Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Gilmore's and F. Webb's. THE PLAINDEALER was highly entertained by Bright and Webb while in the city. They are among the most progressive class of that city. Prof. W. T. Vernon, of Quindaro, and Hon. Nelson C. Crews were present and lent enjoyment to the occasion. There were several stands on the grounds and all made money and everything was disposed of by 7 o'clock in the evening. Mrs. Allen who conducts a first class hotel on Shawnee street was general headquarters for the Masons while in Leavenworth, and all speak in the highest terms of her magnificent meals and the royal manner in which she entertained them. An entertainment at the G. A. R. Hall Thursday evening attracted a large crowd and all enjoyed themselves highly. Did you see the Gilmore sisters, Miss Sharp and the Lady upstairs, and a host of others? If you did not you lose! Among those that did see them were A. R. Smith, Nick Chiles, Ed. Jones, D. F. Mallory, W. C. Brown, Robet Todd, R. Hightower, J. W. Edmonds, W. W. Backner, Fred M. Stonestreet E. J. Hawkins and the Sargeant of 11-worth who is slated to move on as soon as Brown of Lawrence gets his credentials together. By the way, Mr. Brown, call for your laundry and telephone. We certainly had a good time.—EDMONDS! The Orion Publishing Company of Nashville, Tenn., announces that it now has ready for issuance a novel entitled "The Hindered Hand" from the pen of Sutton E. Griggs. Mr. Griggs first appeared before the public in the role of an author in the spring of 1899 at which time his "Impetium in Imperio" was issued. That book attracted marked attention from many of the ablest thinkers of the country and focussed the eyes of the public on Mr. Griggs as a man destined to be heard from, "Overshadowed" and "Unfettered" were the two next books to come from Mr. Griggs' pen, increasing the expectancy of the public concerning his work. The publishers of "The Hindered Hand" are of the opinion that those who, years ago, contended that a great future awaited Mr. Griggs as an author will find their prophecies fulfilled in this book. Before insurance its pages were submitted to some eminent thinkers and the son verdict has thus far been that the second "Uncle Tom's Cabin" has been written and that "The Hindered Hand" is that book. It was Mr. Griggs' aim to make "The Hindered Hand" the final word in the plea of his race for equality of citizenship in the United States and the very competent judges who have thus far passed on the book are of the opinion that his ambition has been realized. The book is bound in cloth, contains 105 pages and will retain for $1.10 per copy, postage prepaid. THE ORION PUBLISHING CO NUMBER 34. SOME THOUGHTS ON STATE POLITICS. Ewing Herbert Reviews the Political Situation in the Brown County World. The smooth politicians think the Bossbusters should be easy on Gov. Hoch—that is, should refer to him "more in sorrow than in anger." Is the Bossbuster meeting that doomed Bailey to one term it was the sense of the meeting that if Hoch didn't do any better'n Bailey one term was plenty for him. Hoch is not yet through his first term and he may yet make a record that will save him, but so far he has done little to please the people except make some rattling good speeches. This is disappointing because Hoch is really a good man and wants to do the right thing if ever a man did. But surely he can do better than he has done. Several men we know could. Bailey lost the majority following of his party because he was a spoke in Uncle Cy's machine, supporting it with his patronage, punishing all who didn't get in line, and rewarding those the machine leaders called worthy. Leland, Bailey & Co. were governor. Well, Hoch was put in to harmonize and better things. He traded his patronage to get legislative votes for the success of his pet measures, none of which are exactly wanted, but, of course may be better than the ones they supplant. Hoch needed Cy and Cy got his pay in places for his friends. And now he is in the Hoch wagon, for nothing is done offensive to him and many things are done which must please him. The people are tired of Cy. They don't like his kind of politics. He isn't fair. He is always doing something crooked in order to sting those who oppose him. It wasn't expected that Hoch would fail to make some mistakes. The people are generous enough to forgive mistakes, but they don't like to have their governor ask them to forgive him for carrying Leland & Co. on his back. Before Bailey did anything he consulted Leland & Co. Before Hoch does anything he consults with Stubbs, Dolley, Leland & Co. The people would so like to have Hoch go it alone awhile. He can himself make all the mistakes they can forgive, and more than they can forget, without having to bear those of his kitchen cabinet. 0 0 0 Stubbs is one of the best men in the state, but he is becoming prejudiced. The Leland fellows have "sicked him on" Kelly and are enjoying the fight. The other day a politician of some account wrote us: "Your friend Stubbs is acting as foolish as the rest of them." Stubbs is unfair and unkind in saying that Kelly rode into office on Hooh's coat tails. Kelly got more applause at the Wichita convention than did Hooh. He was and is the apocalyptic target of the men who downed Hooh for state printer, who fought him for governor, and are now engaged in coaching Hooh to fight the men he is indebted to for the high office he holds. 0 0 0 No honest man will defend Treasurer Kelly if he does wrong, but so far there is nothing to show that he he has done more than technical wrong, if any—and the governor is also technically guilty of wrong, too, as his failure to examine monthly the state treasury is only one case in point. There is a great deal to show that the men pounding Kelly have gone too fast and gone too far. In the name of fair play the newspaper abuse of Kelly should cease. Despite the fact that he is under the constant fire of his enemies, Leland (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.) a 7 , : eee . a -cacceaaes "tg we tasmtion V aoa cabs packs ae ee 7 as 3s we -RANSAS CITY, KAN, Re eG Nery ree re eet as a of Misses Sadie Phillips, Nelli Evans and Master Roy Evans © Emporia and Prof. Henry Wil son of Tullahassee, I. T. Thi house was beautifully decorate: with ferns and roses. Musi and games were indulged in unti alate hour, when a dainty anc refreshing repast wasserved A delightful time was had by all present, Mrs. Elimyra Merritt chapet oned six young couples at an out: ing at Swop's patk Sunday after. noon Avery pleasant and en- joyable evening was had by the young people, . James Houston of St. Louis, in company with Miss Annette B Scott, spent last Tuesday ev- ening ‘seeing K. C,"" Mrs. Estelle J. Caldwell was in the city last. Thursday, the yuest of her sister, Mrs. R. E. Patterson, * Capt. A.M Wilson of Leaven- worth wasin the city today on business. Bfrs. Theodosia White is quite il at her home, 532 State ave. Mrs. M. Collins was called to Sedalia, Mo. last Friday, owing to the serious illness of her brother, who is suffering [rom tuberculosis. W.S Harris and wife enter- tained last Thursday csening in honor of James Houston of St. Louis Quite anumberof young people were present. Miss Scott and Mr. Houston were declared the champion whist players of the evening. Prof. Borden, D. D. of Ma- con, Mo. recently from Berlin, preached at the Metropolitan Baptist church to a large and appreciative audience last Sun- day morning and evening. | Quite a numberof KansasCity, Kans. people attended the picnic given by the Masons at Ever- green Park, Leavenworth, last Friday. Urel Frank Scales was born in Nashville, Tenn. Feb'’y 2, 1865, and died August 24, 1995, after a prolonged Illness of eight months. The deceased was a deacon of the Rose Hill Baptist church for many years; alsoa faithful member of the Operative Sun Lodge, Ne. 2136, G. U, O. O. F, of Kansas City, Kansas. This community has lost one of its most energetic christian citi- | zen. May hislife be an example for hisfellow-citizens, We feel that in his death we have lost a brother and a true friend, but our loss is Heaven’s gain. Mr. Scales leaves a Joving wife, a father, G, Scales of Mustang, O. T , two brothers and a sister at Oklahoma City, anda sister at Los Angeles, Cal. The be- reaved fammly has the sympathy oftheir many frasnds and the citizens of Kansas City, Kans. Youre minting ty rath avundenetean ‘The more than your funtit gs totoan tear Frust fully to Jess wud Lani sour sure, Aud leave tu his hands the keys of fomensow CARD UI THANKS, We wish to extend our thanks to the many friends forthe beau- week Irom a thirty days tour o [te central and southern coun. ties of Kansas, where he lectured and secured a large number ol students for the ensuing year. Prof, Albert Ross departed Wednesday for a week's visit in Colorado in interest of '*Greater Western University." The colored schools of Kansas City and Quindaro will begin [Sonday September 11. The principal of Manual Training High school is J, E, Patterson ‘of Chicago. His assistant is George F. Porter of Langston, O.T. Prof, Pattersonis agrad- uate of Southern Illinois Normal University, has had a two years special course in Indiana State ‘Normal and has just completed a two years course at Chicago University. Prof. Porter isa graduate of Atlanta University, and has recently taught in pub- lic schools of Oklahoma City and Oklahoma University at Langston. Rev. Borden, a distinguished Baptist divine, and very learned gentleman, filled the pulpit of Rey. E, Arlington Wilson last Sunday, A ball was was given at M. and O, hall Thursday evening to furnish amusement for the young people of the Sans and Daugh- ters of Jerusalem. Never before have applications from incoming students residing in all parts of the state of Kan- sasand the West poured %n as now come to President Wm. T. Vernon. The people are awak- cning and urging their boys and pirls to get the training that teaches thinkers to work and workers to think, found at the “Greater Western University.’’ OMAHA. NER. Miss Bessie O, Krause will leav: Monday for her home in Houston, Texas, after a visit of several week: with Mr. and Mrs. Essex Williams, $24 So, 24th street. Me. and Mra. W. Mason of stat and Obio streets, are the patente of 8 fine son burn Aug. 20. Mre. W. W. Wade and daugiter, Miss Blanche, left Sunday fara ten days visit to Deadwood, 8,D. Miss Willa Watson returned hast Saturday from Des Moines, Iowa, where she spent the summer with relatives. Mr, John Phillips continues very seriously illathis home on N, 27th street. Hin aunt has been eum- moned from Atlanta, Ga. Mre. H. V, Plummer spent the past ten days at her her old home in Atchison, Kans., visiting her parents, Mr. and Mre. J, Rucker, Mies DottieGardner left Saturday for her home in Hannibal, Mo,, after a visit ot nix weeks with ber cousins, Misses Gwendoline and Zenna Bruce, Mr. ‘Thou. Reeve, after afew dayy illness, 1s np again, Mre. J.C. Harrie haw returned from atnpto Portland and san Francisco, Thursday afternocn Mre, Tibbs Martex gave a very pretty three cottee luncheon an hesor of her wistera, Miek Rertiv Utibue of Kan- van City, and Mice Sadie Starncnof ‘Topeka, Ka, Covers were laid for tight, The table war very prettily decorated with carnations, pink and white being the colors used, Mies Starnes and ber father left Thureday evening for their home inTopoka, Fireman Porter of Co. No. 11, is enjoying his vacation, Me, and Mrv. Joe E. Hereford of Chillicothe, Mo., were gueste of Mr, and Mrs. TP, Mabamuoitt last week, Mr, and Mra. Obas, E, Lewis and family are in their new location at $517 Seward street, Mrs, Ambrose A. Clark of Baint Louis, Mo,, is spending a few weeks with heraust, Mra. BE. A, Graves, 105 Peasl St., Co. Blofis, Avery ploassat Shing party was given by Mre.C. 1. Hicks and Miss Late A. Bryant Monday and at 1 a. m. leit in the proverbial carryal! for Papitiion. The following per- sone composed the party: Mr, aed Mrs. Joho A, Mardy, Mra. C,H, Hicke, Mrs. Sina Long, Mre. Thos. Reed, Mra, Eva Robinson, Misses Ida M. Burns, Lutle A. Bryant, Meerrs, C. I, Hicks, Guy Overall, Emory Smith, Joe Brown, Preston Heironymous, Ernest Tyler, John Newoomb and Hev.J. A. Williame, Mrs. George E. Wilbur of Phila. dtelpbia, will vieit friends in the city next week, Mre, Luther Dillard, formerly Mra. W.S. Metcalf, together with her hneband and infantsun, arrised in Omnha last Saturday tu locite permanently at their home, 422 So, 4th atroet, | ‘Lhe public schools of Omaha will open Tuesday, Sept, There will bea number of colorid stu dents enter the high echool this term, and we hope they will nequit and conduct themaclyes creditibly, Mies Eulalia Overall returned, home after a very extensive visit to the Portland exporitionand through California, to resume her dutice as teacher in the public schools, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Mabammitt entertained Wednesday evening complimentary to their gucete, Mr. and Mrs, IMoreford. Miss Jesephine B, Lewis passed through the city Wednesday en route to her home in St. Paul. Nev. Jas. W. Wilson ie preparing to leave about the middle of Sep- tember to altend the A.M.E. annual vonference which convenes in Kan- sas City, Kans, 7 Miss Willa Wise, after a very pleasxnt stay of cight weeks in the city, visiting fricnda ond relatives, left last week for her home in Den- ver, Colo. Mrs, Doriis Thornton and little son, Cornelius, will retura home Saturday from a visit with Mrs. Thornton's parcots in Miesouri. SPRINGFILLD, MO. The Blue Ribbon club met at the home of Harry Johnson Sun- day and decided to give the grandest affair of the season on Wednesday evening, Sept. 6. Over too invitations have been mailed and quite a swell time is expected. Luncheon will be pre- pared by Hazel Higgs, cateres at Springfield club, and Mr. Penn will furnish music for the occasion, Geo. Webb, Jr., Re- porter, Woody Bird, Pres,, U. R. Smith, Manager. HENRIETTA, I. T, Rey. J. H. Hoard and daughter, Mies Leona, attended the Baptist nasociation at Okmulgee last week. Mise Hoard is the guest of Mrs. J. A, Canninghan, Mice Audria Hoard left last Wedaesday toattend the Sunday school picnic at Okmulgee, LAS VEGAS, N. M. New arrivalainthe city are Miss Emma Burns of Topeka, Kans, and Miss Mabel Smith of Denver, Col. Since the opening of the Afro- American club here, a club devoted to social pleasaris, # Jong telt want has been provided for our people. Mr, Wallsam H, Morrisou,lres. STRONG CITY. KAb. Mro.Anra Wouds spent afew daya out hurvesting last week aud agrand time was reported. Mr and Mrs. Joe Odalr of Cha- nute, passed tarough the cily laeg Friday en routeto Denver, ATCHIBON. Mre. Wm. Hice ecturned last week from an extended visit’ with Mre. H.C, Rice at Centraha, Ks. Miew Celil Rodney whobss been visiting Mre, Bertha Barnett, lefe Monday for ber home, Mrs. 8. McCubbine, Miss Cora Jones and Mies Anna Wade are on the sick list, Biehop A. Grant preached et the A.M.E. church Sunday evening to a very large audience. This wae one of the bust and mostiastractive ecamone ever delivered in the ehurch, Fournames were addeq to the obureb roll, Miss NenuieS. Parsow retarned from a month's visit in Denver, looking fresh and fair. She re- ports a very enjoyable trip. Mise Jessie Walker of Marshall- town, Iowa, stopped over a few days with Miss Minnje Brown, MUSIC FREE!! A Natural and Easy System Different from Other Methods. AFY ONE can obtain a practical knowledge of Music. Complete instruction in all the fundamental elements, A Thirty-two page Pamphlet sent FREE to Music Teachera and Organizers of Singing Claaree. We also havea PLAN which has heen dereanstrated aa entirely practical, for pereons who have the ability to Organize Singing Clavees, to conduct that line of business that will produce aninently succcesful reaults financially and otherwise, It dacs nat_ necessarily tequife expert MUSICAL, knowledge. 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Alpha Meck and daughter, Stella, uf Wichita, are ¥ isiting Mra, G. W, Johnson, a a I a i Fred M. Stonestreet. G, W. Hamilton. Stonestreet & Hamilton, | Bucceszors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Embalmers. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas, PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, Frank Loity, as Trustee in Bank tuptey of the estate of A. Bear, bankeupt, Plaiotit” vs Gille Mig. Co , Defendant, ‘The State of Kansas to Gille Mfg. Co, Greeting; You are hereby notified that the above plaijutiff has filed in the above entitled court his Dill of particulars against you claiming that you are indebted tu the plaintiffin the sum uf $161 36, with six per cent interest from January 8, 1903, on account of preterence received {nthe matter vu! A, Bear, bankrupt, and in said ac- tion has caused 5 garnishment sum- mons to be issued to M. S. Marple, who has answered said garnishment that he is indebted to you inthe sum of about $140, more or less. Now, you are hereby notified that unless you anawer the bill of partic: ‘ulars filed herein oo or before the goth day of September, 1905, at 9 a. m,, that said bill of particulars will be taken astrue and finding made accordingly, directing said garnishee ‘© pay imto court, in accord with said answer, such sums ss may be necessary, no fur as the same may apply to pay the amount claimed hererm and the costs of this action. Hereof you willtake due notice. L. H. Greenwoop, Judge Pro tem, W. S. McCuintock, Attoruey for Plaintiff, Ep. 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BROAD ST, ve R, J.smith R, Lowry When in Leaveriworth callon these gentlemen at Neadquarters Open day and nign.. Refreabments of all kinds 416 Cherokee Street, a - ak af Sys carat Dest f the Mail = Breeze? mokas our > euTs MisMarie A.Gilmore Graduate Trained Nurse Of Froodman's Moopita!, Washington. DC —Wilt nurse by the week in Leavenworth or abroad. ADDRESS: bsg Fifh'Ave., Lesveaworth, Ke (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) & Co., now so enthusiastically supported in their cusades by Gov Hoch and his assistant governors of the kitchen cabinet, the fact has become apparent that the treasurer's office is as well conducted as it ever was. 0 0 0 The mean suspicions of the enemies of Kelly have cost the state $4500 for examination of the treasury, but let the examination go on to a thorough hulah. If no crookedness is found there will doubtless be much disappointment in the hearts of Lelaud & Co., and in the governor's office, but Kelly and the people will demand that the men who started the trouble carry the load of fault justly attached to failure to make good the charges made. In every attack on him, from that of governor down to the pee wee newspapers, Kelly has been able to come out ahead. 0 0 0 When men make countless charges they can't prove—as they have in the Kelly case—when they belittle a state official and by intimation of wrong seek to make it impossible for him to secure a bond which they publicly demand with a degree of thunder calculated to bring on the storm necessary to aid in their unfair efforts to strip him of office—and in spite of the most they can do the treasurer secures a larger bond than is required, why, the laugh is on them, and the people conclude that it is high time to let Treasurer Kelly alone, because it is quite evident that he is not the worst man holding state office. It is certain that he has stood up under murderous and cowardly fire ever since he licked Leland & Co. out of their boots. If he is guilty of wrong he should be punished of course, but he is entitled to better treatment and fairer trial than he has had. 0 0 0 When Bailey, who was paying his private grocery, laundry and flower bills out of the state funds, asked people all over the world for relief for flood sufferers and called an extra session of the state legislature which gave the sufferers three cheers at an expense of $15,000, there was shame and contempt felt for Kansas. The loss by flood was great, but the Kansas people were able to bear the expense of it many times over. When Hoch became over zealous in his desire to aid the oil producers he came in for a little of the same feeling felt for Bailey in the flood matter. It was so unexpected in him directly different from his outlined policy, and more than the oil producers really asked. All that they wished to do was to sell their oil—get a square deal—and they didn't wish to fight the Standard Oil Co, or any other buyer. That sort of thing was a trifle fanatical and overzealous. They simply wished legislation that would give them equal rights. The pipe line proposed to the gulf means more to them than a state refinery could mean. The idea of this state going into the oil business of the individual isn't fair—it's sane. Would Massachusetts go into the fish business to protect her fishermen? 0 0 0 It has seemed to some that Gov. Hoch has been tampered with. He poses as called for great work. He acts as if Destiny had named him "to make the Standard Oil Co." be decent. In truth he has one thing above everything else to do—keep himself decent. In truth he is called for a very ordinary work, requiring in the main a lot of common sense—tenacity of the bull dog and strength of an ox. No one could find fault in the interest of the harmony in the party all good Republicans desire to see he should give the different factions such places as he could, but fault is found when he singles out most of the men who fought him to fill the places and at their suggestion does things which offend his friends. 006 One of the men who helped organi zize the movement which made Hoch governor writes: "We did not think he would go back on all of us. He has been brutal toward some. He says the disposition he makes of offices should have no bearing on his administration. Was Bailey affected by his appointments? If some one will just stick a feather duster in the governor's back he will struth himself to death before the end of the year. A lot of men want to make him a one termer. The other officers go down and out and he might as well go along, especially if he keeps on making speeches which are irreproachable enough, but amount to nothing because he doesn't do as he says he will do." 0.0 0 After bravely marching up the hill, calling on the saints to watch, gulde, direct and help him enforce the laws even if defeated for a second term by so doing our governor calmly marches down the hill again and leaves enforcement to public sentiment and local authorities, or observes that he will wait for the legislature to give him police boards in the cities before tackling enforcement. This is awfully weak and disappointing conduct from a man the people expect to be as stroug as Folk of Missouri. The saints can't stand it, either. And the devils are smiling at it. Kansas has had so many weak, flabby governors that Hoch is looked to for action. There was a man named Anthony who was governor. He was the right sort. He only got one term, but he was governor during that time—a governor to be proud of. Now why cannot Hoch do something greater than talk? He has elements of greatness in his speeches, but he has shown weakness in his official acts that is almost pitiful. FRANKFORT. KANS. The Northeastern District Baptist association, in session with the First Baptist church of Frankfort, Kansas, closed a very successful meeting last Sunday evening. Several distinguished visitors were present during the session, among whom were E. Arlington Wilson, D. D., Ph. B., of Kansas City; J. A. Gorec, A. M., D. D., of Leavenworth; Prof. W. R. Carter of the Topeka Industrial Institute; Prof. W. E. Gray of Archison, and Rev. J. H. VanLeu, state missionary. Miss Minnie Howell of the T. I. I., is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Evalyn Hickman. Mrs. Walter Graves of Hiawatha, and little son, are visiting relatives in the city. Miss Nado Skinner of Atchison, arrived in the city last Saturday on an indefinite visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. J. H. Moran entertained a number of delegates and visitors at dinner Sunday. Prof. W R. Catter of the T.I.L., preached at the First Presbyterian church [white] Sunday and quite a liberal offering was taken for the school. Rev. J. A. Goree preached at the First Methodist church Sunday morning. Rev. and Mrs. Isaiah Walker and daughters, Lulu and Rose, of Blue Rapids, attended the Baptist association last Sunday. Miss Sidney Smith, Miss Marie Overstreet, Mrs. J. Elmore and F. Francis of Blue Rapids, attended the association last week. Miss Ethel Penn of Atchison and Miss Rowena Brown of Leavenworth, were organists for the association last week. Quite a number of visitors came up from Centralia last Sunday. Miss. J. B. Gum and children of Seneca visited relatives and friends in the city last week. Miss Minnie Howell made a trip to Irving last Saturday on business and was accompanied by Rev. J.A. Goree, Rev. W. A. Magette and Miss Evalyn P. Hickman. J. Monroe Smith returned from Leavenworth Saturday where he attended the Masonic grand lodge. Mrs. Robert Whitney of Atchison visited with J. B. Rice and family last Saturday while attending the association. Subsoriba for this great journal and keep up with the doings of the race. VINITA, I. T. It is very hot and sultry here. Geo. Wright cf Catoosa, is in the city on business. Nelson Moore and wife of Grand River vicinity, are in town on very important business. Mrs. Peter Andrews, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.R. D. Blackwell, for the past two or more months, left last Thursday for her home at Arkansas City, Ks. Mr. Richard Black is in the city from Springfield, Mo., visiting his sister, Mrs. C. N. Austin, who is living near this city. Mr. Black talks as if he may move to this section and farm with Mr. Austin. Miss Clara Williams of Kelso, is in the city on business. Miss Naomi Canfix is visiting relatives and friends at Springfield, Mo. Miss Lillian Williams of Van Buret, Ark., who has been visiting Mrs. C. N. Williams, left Tuesday for Coffoyville, Kansas, on a visit to her sister-in-law, Mrs. Sylvester Williams. Mrs. Smith of Oklahoma City, O. T., was here soliciting aid for the Orphans' Home. H. F. Watson, M. A. Sorrel, S. L. Hill and P. Pickett, delegates to the statehood convention held at Muskogee last week, reported a very pleasant and interesting session. Statehood for the territory means something and the representatives should be trustworthy men, never faulty, never failing to try to help enact such laws as will become a great commonwealth, giving equal rights and privileges to all mankind. We trust that we shall such. Mrs. A. A. Hawkins who has been visiting Mrs. Garfield Blackwell, returned home Saturday. Miss Irene Harris, the high and well cultured daughter of Mr. N.C. Harris, left Thursday to attend the high school at Burlington, Ks. Mrs. Mollie Thompson of Panther Creek, who has been visiting Mrs. Jones, leaves for Chelsea. Miss Pearl Ridge of Grand River vicinits, who graduated in the Tallequah high school last term, is the guest of Miss Mabel Hicks. Mrs. P. P. Parks, after a visit of several days with Mrs. Sarah Rider, left Saturday night for her home in Topeka, Kansas. Mr. James Davin is able to be at work again, after several days of throat trouble. Rev. A. H. Hawkins, accompanied by Rev. C. R. Tucker, presiding elder of the Muskogee district, came in last Friday from Chelsea, and held his last quarterly meeting Sunday and Monday, which was a success. He preached a noble and soul stirring sermon Sunday eve to a crowded house and on Monday eve at 8 o'clock his gavel sounded for his regular routine of business, and in his kind and humble manner he received the different auxiliaries reports and a loving session was witnessed. Mrs. Sophia Davis of Muskogee, who visited her parents at Chetopa, Kas., stopped over in the city on a short visit to her brother, Mr. Ebh. Hudley. Mrs. Leo Williams of Kelso, was the guest of Mrs. T. H. Finley last Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Hicks was a visitor in Parsons, Kas., Sunday, returning Monday. Mrs. A. D. Johnson, Mrs. Belle Douglas, Mrs. Nettie Davis, Mrs. T. H. Finley, Mrs. Mac Williams and Miss Annie Heath were guests of Mrs. Lee Williams of Kelso last Tuesday. Mr. Geo. West of Chelsea is in the city on business. Rev. W. T. Wilson and wife of North Carolina, are in the city, en route to Grand River vicinity, where Mrs. Wilson expects to teach school. Miss Georgia Rider, Rev, E. D. Mrs. Joe I. Curry, Miss Ella Davis and Mrs. Conley left last Tuesday for two weeks' visit in Colorado and other points. Subscribe for this great journal and keep up with the doings of the race. R. S. STEET, Proprietor 1024 R. EIGHTERNTH ST. When in Lawrence Stop at the The Cosmopolitan Cafe in the place to go when you want SOMETHING NICE TO EAT. FINEST AND CHEAPEST CAFE IN THE UNITED STATES. Well Ventilated, TURNISHED ROOM, in connection. GIVE US A CALL. MEMPHIS, TENN. Waiters Catering Association, 1223 BALTIWCRL AVE. WAITERS, PORTES AND ALL STRAINGERS When in Kansas City are invited to visit the Asssociation. Neatly furnished Rooms. Baths a Specialty. 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 getJthe best in the market. When in Leenworth Stop With... Mrs.A.J.Gilmore 644 FIFTH AVENUE: She has a nice Restaurant, Lunch Counter and Ice Cream Parlor. Cold Soda and an elegant line of Cigars and Tobacco. Board $3 Per Week Regular Meals 15c HOUSES TO RENT. Nextly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping. S. M. POWELL, PROP. Kansas City, Kas. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY. I want a housekeeper not over 40 years of age. Five children. Good place. Anyone wanting such a place write to me and get full information. Address B. E. McFarland, Frankfort, Kansas. Newport Restaurant TIBB STARNES. Pro. Everything First-class=Short Orders a Specialty. 1315 Dodges St., OMAHA, NEBRASKA The in the FINES Well G W SM13H, Pnor 343 Beale Street. 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. King Hotel First-Class Board and Lodging Ice Cream and Cigars. D. Waddington, Proprietor. The Little Gem Restaurant, 100 KANSAS AVENUE a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigars. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. A MK-7 WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. ..... William Thomas, member of troop "M," Tenth Cavalry, enlisted at Memphis, Tenn. in 1867 and served three years. He was at Fort Gibson, Fort Riley, Fort Arbuckle and Fort Cobb. Was discharged August 10th, 1870. He wants to find two comrades who know him, and wishes to make proof of claim in order to get back money due him. Mr. Thomas resides at Junction City, is 5 feet, 4 inches high, weighs 136 pounds and is fifty-eight years of age. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Stella E. Jones, Plaintiff, vs. Herbert W. Jones, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Herbert W. Jones, the defendant above named, will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Stella E. Jones, and that said Herbert W. Jones must, on or before the 25th day of Aug. 1905, answer to the petition filed by plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the matters and things set forth in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant [Seal] W I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. By ANNA M. 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U.S.A. re” oh a i i Rano. ot TRE Soe aoe SEAS SE ee cere eee MBPS ESE SEOs Fe WHE. JACKSON, M. D. Paysioian anp Svsuxon Ofices 604 Kansas Ave, Le IND. TOPEKA, KANSAS Batt Paona tog: Mam oFsicr noural Hi teM. tnd, Phone 0, [71010 PF. M. J. M, JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Eacmining Physicion of the Rotghus end Ladies Protection, j ae Attention to desseses of women and private deseases. ‘Uffice and Residence, 327 Mapisow STeast eS ee O, A. TAYLOR, M. D. Puysroran AND Sureron 296 Kanone Avo, Ind Phone 774 alla answered day and night. . 7to9 a.m. ‘once Hours} 2to 4 and 6 to p.m. ; NEWS OF THE WEEK, $ OPP P PLE PPL PPP PPLE LPPLIL A Mra. Pellers on West 10th street is oritically ill, Miss Eva Elliott of Emporia is visiting Miss Nellio Ellie. ({The Golden Rod club will meet with Mies Marvy Jordan today. —_— Mrs. Eliza Brown, who has been quite ill, is slowly improving. — Mies Phelps of Wichita visited Miss Nancy Dean for two weeks, Mra, Elia Jordan was among the excursionists to Kansag City last Sunday. Miss Mattie Bradshaw will leave Monday for Emporia to attend the State Normal. — vo ‘Mrs, Wm. Jackson will leave the latter part of the month for Denver to visit Mrs, S, H. Hobson. ’ Rev. J. D. Haley of Oskaloosa, spent several days in the city with his family and friends. Little Marie Harris will leave in a few days to visit with her sister, Katherine, in Leavenworth, There is every reason to believe thata Y. W. C, A. will be organ- ized in the very near future. Mies Lulu Odell epent last week in the country with Mies Ethel Hardy and reports a pleasant time. Geo. Wright returned last. week from Oklahoma where he spent 4 week visiting relatives and friends. Moa, Frank Williams hae re turned from Kentucky, where she visited a short time with relatives and friends, Mies Mabel Duncan left Sunday for her home at Neosho Falls, Ks., after spending a pleasant vielt with Mies Elwilla Brown’ Mise Clara Whitney of Atchison who has been the guest of Misses Mattie and Clara Bradshaw, will return home Sunday. Miss Martha 3. Johneon, after spending a month visiting with friends in Leavenworth, returned home Tueaday evening. Mra. Watkine loft Thursday for her home in Kansav City after sponding a few days with Mrs, Jar. I, Guy on Topeka avenue, The Ne Plus Ultra Art club will holdits firet meeting for the fall with Mra, Jackson on South Van Boren street thie afternoon, Mre. Martens Smith left Sunday for her home in Obioago, after spending two weeke with her par- ents, Mr, and Mra, Grandpree, Mre. H. Etherly, who bas just returned from @ visit jn ,Qhleago, is busy preparing for sn even¥ that will take place at her home soon, Mr, nd Mrs. CO. T, Bradshaw will return fomorrow, from @ pon days trip ia, wegtern Kansas, where they have -been visting -volatived and fsiepds. . ' e ot The Ladies’ Colored Orphans’ Home association will meet neat Monday at 4:30 p. m. with Mrs. Susan Tellus, and all members are urgently requested to attend, St. Simon’s church will give a “Tacky” soelal next Wednesday evening atthe residence of Miss Hattle Freeman, 2nd and Jackson, Lunch 10c, Everybody invited, ee ae eee ee his revolvor to be accidentally dis. charged, injuring his hand near the thumb, We hope he will eoon te- cover from the eflects, Miss Lottie Ewing entertained the Little Rose of England Art olub at her residence, 1812 Jackson street, Weduesday afternoon, At 5 o’clock refreshment were rorved. A delightful time was bad by all. Mies H. MoAfee, 723 Jackson, will ‘entertain the club next Wednesday. The Christian Endeavor society of the Firat African church gave a lawn wocial atthe church Tuesday evening. As it-was the regular business meeting of the society, no program was rendered, but the re- porte of the various committees were as interesting as a program would have been. Refroehments were served sad gamex were played in the yard after the meeting, Mr, Joh Sawyer died at 9 p. m. Wednesday nt Christ hoapatal after an illness of two weeks. He wasa member of the Knights and Ladies of the Orient, of Elke and of the Plumbers and Steamfitters’ union, being one among the best plumbers and ateamfittere in the country, He leaves a wife and one sonto mourn his loss. Fanera) services will be held Sunday at the C.M. E. church at 3p.m. Rev.J.M.Rivers and Rev. Jacobs will officiate. The rally Jast Sundag at the B St. Baptist church was a great auc- cess. Kev, G. D. Olden preached a noble sermon in the morning to a good audience. Rev. C. G. Fish- back preached a soul awakening sermon in the afternoon and at the evening service Rev, C, H, Duvall stirred the hearts of the hearers by his eloquent words, $250 was the sum raised by the differentelubs aa follow: W. T. Turner $118; Mise Willa Mayweather, 656; Mre.Mack $50 and Cyrus Simms, 824. The rally will be concluded Sunday, Ex-Sherif John Wélkineco on- nounces himee}f as a candidate for sheriff subject to the Republican primarice for 1006. Meis one of the moat influential and able officers ever elected to that position in this county, He served as ehoeiff for foue yeats and two yeare aw chief of police for the city of Topeka. He is a euccereful farmer and ie also onv of the best detectives in the country and hae succeeded in capturing several criminals, ond when desperate criminals are to be captured or hard casew are to be tackled he is always sought after and selected for the work, ee On the evoning of|Sept. 7, 1005, Micrcs azel Washington and An- nie Cooper will render a piano recital at Shiloh Baptiet church, 12th and Buchanan atreets. Thie isto be one of the best musicales of the coming season, They have secured the services of Miss Jersie Oden, ons of Topeka’s sweetest songsters, to agetst them with the program, Comeoutand enconrage the young ladies who are trying to secore s musies! edecation at Washbarn. Admissson 350 to all, Ong eelestion, alone will be well worth the prisg of admission. Al} J. ORLANDO MITCHELL, President, W. A. RENTIE, Secretary. A. G. W. SANGO, Treasurer Freedmen’s Land & Trust Co . 05 Lands, Loans & Leases. (INCORPORATED. ) Churchill Building, ' MUSKOGEE. IND. TER. = your sayings with us in stock andreceivetenfold. Itis » Gilt-Edged Investment. The management is sound and conservative. The company is making money. Get in on the Gronnd Floor. Invest your capital with usin Farms or City Property. We have im- proved and apimproved farme in any sise tracts, Praise avp Borrow Lanps. \ : Write for elrculars and information. When in Mushogee come to sce us. The Freedmen’s Land & Trust -Conipany. Mr. Albert J. Phillips, of Kan- sas Cityepent Sunday in the city. Miss Hattle Gough returned Sunday from a teip to Kaneas City. Miss Phelps, of Wichita, visited Misa Nancy Dean for the paet two weeks, Mrs, C, L. Bradshaw and little Gertrude and Clarence are visiting in Colorado Springs. “ "Phere is every reason to believe a branch Colored Y. W. (. A. will be organived fn the near future’ Mra. Milton Simpeon entertained atan elaborate dinner last I'riday, Mrs. A. P. Smith and children, Mre. Todd and bibs. | Mr, and Mrs, J. Dallas Boweer of Kaneas City, Mo., spent Sunday in the city the guests of Mr. and Mra. Robt. Buckner, Mrs. Robt. Buckner entertained Wonday evening at a porch party, in honor of Mrs, Harvey Watkins, of ianras City, Kas., Bir. Frane Glenn of Oberlin, O,, Mies Edna Brown, Mra, Harry Bowser, and Mrs. Martina GranpreSmith of Ghiesgo, Mra. J. HH. Guy had charge of the amusementon ‘cgge” conundrums, For instance—These egge are free from Hability, answer exempt. These eggs are deserving of imitation, answer, exemplary. NORTH SOPEEKA Mrs. Ida M. Jordan gave a grand reception in tho honor of her extin- guished gueste, Mra. J. C, Jordan of Jola, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Lucy Clay of Louisville, Ky., at her home, 03 Western avenue, Invited guesta of honor: W. Wims and wife, J, Bord and wife, Rev. G.W. Harts and wife, A, Weatherly and wife, T. Cooke and wife, Rev. J. W. HL. Morrie, Mesdames Hester Cornish, Napew, Sarah McElroy, Eliza Lyman, Bottie Chatman, Rosa Williams, Lizzie Douglass, Laura Reynolds, Cora Jordan, T. Wime, Missea Letand Cornell and Nannie White, Messrs, F, Lewis, J.J. Wol- man, J. F. Jordan, Rob’t Jordan, Macedonia Tabernacle No, 93 ie progreasingnicely, —une. 1D4 wu, JORDAN, H, Pe Pride of Topelsa Tent No. 8¢ in doing well. Mrs, Ida M. Jordan bee returoed home from Feat, Mies. Wilson’ OPEN EVERY TULMNAT AND FRIDAY, NIGGTS Patiition for rent on reasonable terme to private parties any ulghis except Tuesday and Friday Admission x5e Per Couple; Single 15¢ Garden e761 Black Bair, Puonss Hepidence 621 Hluck Revtaurant azar * FRANK R. WILSON, Manager. EW-One block East of where the car stops at the cemetery. TWO FOR ONE - The Topeka Plaindealer Kansas City Star Kansas City Journal One Year — $150. A Very Rare Chance! 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Doll Wigs—New Pompadours, Fompadour Combs, and other Toilet Combs, Switches and Hair Jewelry....ccsserees 220 E.sthSt,’ TOPEKA, KANS “HOFER WIRLARD,— toog St Loum Avenue, orth of Viductand (nen sty RANKAR CITY, MISSOURI. W. M, AILSTOCK, Prop. Hates: $ece, 81a and g2 00 per Day, NICE ROOMS, teal renm ard Roda Water Let thes. | AMBRICAN | Steam Laundry Do your family washing—Se pound. | It willsave you money. £24 W. Scventu St, PHONE 34". Are You Going to Kansas Gity? If so, stop with Mrs, For- tune Weavor. She has such nice cosy rooms—no quict and homelike, 1009 McGee St. 410 E. 10th St. and others, Fornisbed and Unfarnished Rooms. Bell Phone 3357 Main, Rea. 011 Oak St, Kannas City. LY, LT, = 9 a me oy Town and of the Negro, 1 GOO Inhahitanic! When in AICHISON don’t forget D:,ROBINSON'S RESTAURANT 623 Main Street, Just three blocks from Union Depot, Meals 200. Mrs, Mary Robinson, - + Propr. ey When in Kansas City stop at Hote: Newport # ~ Weir. Bo. ‘ee oe Ry et sive aay: te pata et Tae ear ete t ‘ ditt dealt Pad i any a id Sie) Lea 1807 Tracy Avenve. MRS. V, L. NORTH, Proprietress. Furnished Roome, Hot and Cold Water Daths, Gas and Furnace Heat. Home Phone 6327 Main. Kansas City, - - Missouri Florida Sleeper VIA} On November 15th, and daly thereafter, until the summer season of 1905, the Frisco System, in cone nection with the Routhern Railway, will operate through Pullman Sleep- ers between Kansas City, Mo, and Jacksonville, Fla, These sleeping cars will be placed in service’as part of the equipment of the Popular Southeastern Limited,” scheduled to leave Kansas City 680 P.M. A modernly equipped train, electsie lighted cafe observation car, eto the route of which carnes the travel- er through the populous cities of the southeast, Berth reservations"may be made through representatives of Frisco Bystem or connecting lines, Paseencer TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, Saint Louis, Local and Personal. Mrs. Jas. I. character on Saturdays wearing a mask of Mrs. J. H. Bowser and rite of Chicago Mrs. J. Bichner crowned Saturday died in connection to Mrs. Boyer at rite of Chicago Mr. J. M. Wright and Mr. I. Guy who attended the Business Men's Leag gion. M. returned at the last week Mrs. Elizabeth Prentice every all at the home of her cousin Mr. J. J. Thompson of tacq Washington at Mrs. Sutton Jordon left Sand for a week's visit in Kansas City Mrs. Mary Bennett and daughter Bessie were and only called to Osawatomie to the bed side of her husband and father is at the State Hospital Mrs. Juno Barker will visit friends in Oklahoma this week. She will visit in Oklahoma City, and Kingfisher Mr. Frank Glen left Thursday morning for Chicago after visiting with his sisters Mrs. S. Watkins and Mrs. Jas H Guy. While in the city Mr. Glen gave a rental at St John's Church Mr. Solvester Vinglun left Saturday for Trimdad City where he will remain The Rose Red Club of Purl Paptist Church were among the pioneers at Vinewood this week Miss Lily Owens is visiting friends and relatives in Manhattan this week Jamie Jarrett of St. Riley returned home Monday, accompanied by Mr Dusser Rhodes of Leopards who will join the old Cuv at St. Riley Mr Dumond Chiles and Mr Mitchell Fisher of Chicago are visiting friends and relatives in the city Whisk in Lavenworth last week at tending the Grand Session of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge we were pleased to meet our old friend Captum Muthwa He is still contending for the rights of all men. From now on, Wilson's Garden will be open once a week—Tuesday nights only. Gente 17c, Lavenworth 10c. Joe B. ass, one of first old boys and all or and newspaper men in Kansas, devoted yesterday evening for Heleen, Mont. He was accompanied by Joseph C. Brown and Neal Cottrell. They are all first class boys and we wish them good luck --- The First African Baptist Church have called key T J Curr of Dupont III, as their preacher and he has accepted. He preached last Sunday and a very soul stirring and instructive sermon was delivered. He will also preach on Sept third after which time he will return to his home and will be absent until the fourth Sunday. He is now moderator of the I Mt Olive Association of III, and his held several important positions while he has been in the ministry both in India, India, and III. He comes to them very highly recommender. Mrs. Cary Williams of Leavenworth, entertained Wednesday in honor of Mrs. J. W. Edmonds, who was visiting in that city. A. W. Harris our representative from the Southland arrived in the city last evening. He will visit his mother for a few days before taking his leave for Pine Bluff, Little Rock and Hot Springs Mesdames N. Chtiles, John M. Wright, and Simon P. Jordan entertained Thursday of last week at the home of the latter, 1875 Lincoln street, complementary to Mrs. J, H. Bowser and Miss Fdna Brown of Chicago, Mrs. Geo Beraha of Los Angeles, Cut., Mrs. Watkins of Kaukins of Kansas City and Mrs Joseph Wilson of St Louis. It was one of the most fashionable and elaborate affairs that has occurred in Topeka society during the reign of the present social season. From three to six o'clock Misses Lizzie Cooper, Cora Bennett, Georgia Watkins, Arnicholas Chiles, and Mesdames A G. Brisone and Dennis Bay received the forty odd guests who called, and in the evening assisted in entertaining. In the evening a large assembly of young people gathered upon the beautifully lighted lawn, and at the sweet strains of Hall's orchestra pealed forth, those who had cares banished them by "tripping the light, fantastic toe" upon the platform conveniently arranged for the purpose. When sufficient pleasure had been taken in this manner, a delicious repast was served and the guests departed or their homes Will Stand the Test! Recent Action of Prosecuting Attorney at Kansas City, Mo., Will Have No Effect On Waiters' Catering Association. Owing to the increase in the circulation of the Plaindealer we are compelled to purchase a new paper folder which is being made in Chicago by the American Poundry. As soon as the new folder has been installed in the office we will then be able to get the paper out on time. As it has been heretofore the paper has been folded by hand which consumes considerable time. Mrs J H Bowser and niece Idna of Chicago after spending a month in the city the guest of Mrs X Chiles and daughter Armcholls and their uncle J C Minns, returned home Sundy. Mr Charles Bertha formerly of this city but now residing in Hutchinson spent Tuesday in the city Mrs Gio Bertha of Los Angeles Cal who has been visiting her mother for the past month left Monday for Chicago, Ill Mrs James Chambers of Palisade, Lexis in the city visiting the guest of her mother Mrs Carter Murphey of 1002 Hancock St Proof J W Boone and Mr A M. Schwach of Columbia, Mo were the guest of Mrs N Chiles to dinner last Wednesday Mrs Jas Bertha is visiting Mrs Oceld of Kansas City, Kansas Miss Bessie Richardson and Grace Williams of St Louis, Mo, after spending three weeks in the city visiting Mrs Williams and daughter returned home Saturday evening Miss Marie Bertha entertained at breakfast Saturday morning complements to Bessie Richardson and Grace Williams of St Louis Mo Quote a number of people from Topeka attended the Prime Hall Grand Lodge which met in Lewesworth last week Miss Henretta Jackson formerly of Kansas City formerly of this city is in the city visiting friends and relatives The largest funeral ever held in Toptok for years was that of Mother Blanche of the Salvation Army. She was of a native of England having been in connection with the Salvation Army over a quarter of a century. She was a good tearing Christian lady and will be missed in the circle in which she moved. The funeral was quite unique is the Salvationist never bury from a hearse but on a flat, the corpse elevated and covered with flowers and the United States flag and other hunting. The flat is drawn by two white horses lead by two men preceded by the carriage and mourners and followed by the army with singing and music. Dr. Francis Ireland one of the most popular lecturers and humanitarians in the United States is now in the city and is made several lectures to the color- Will Stand Recent Action of Pre Kansas City, Mo., W On Waiters' Cate Within the past few weeks the quietude of the Negro social clubs of Kansas City, Mo., has been invaded by the metropolitan peace guardians, and several raids have been instituted, with the result that at present I. B. Kimble, the prosecuting attorney of that city is taking action in the courts to determine what rights the Negro clubs of Kansas City have to exist, making a claim that the bounds of their charter are ignored and unlawful practices engaged in. The writer has been a frequent visitor at this western metropolis for years, and has some acquaintance with the various clubs and the manner in which they are conducted, and while the reputation of some may not stand the test, all of them can by no means be claused alike. The Waiters' Catering association, which was chartered by the state of Missouri about five months is being conducted in a thorough legitimate manner by an able corps of officials and directors, and while the daily press is busy airing the immorality which they claim exists in some of the Kansas City club houses, we feel it our duty to make timely mention of the Waiters' Catering association, which is not only immune from the above charge, but which stands as a monument to the young men of Kansas City who ed people at their various churches. Taking for his subject terrifying outrages on our people in the Southern states. He has devoted several years in the south studying the conditions of the people and has come to the conclusion that the majority of his people the white man are nothing more or less than tyrants for heaping injustice on the colored people with out any cause whatever. He narrates several instances that took place in his very presence by white men perpetrating upon the colored people without any hesitation whatever. And that of white men on colored women and the colored men never open their heads. He is trying to impress the negro that he ought to be more manly and stand up for our rights without any bragudio or pretence. That no race or state cannot expect to have equal rights in this government without demanding something and standing up for all that is good and manly. We shall take up the subject and discuss it more fully in the next issue. --- Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4th will be the Great Adam Forpaugh and Sells Brother's Circus. The enjoyment of the day will begin with the splendid street parade, the largest and most gorgeous ever offered by circus management. This pageant will have the show grounds at ten orchids and go over the usual business streets. All of the men, women and children connected with the enormous enterprise will take some part, and all of the horses, of which there are more than five hundred, running from the ideal draft horse to the aristocratic high stepper of fashionable interest, will be in the long procession. All of the cages, dens, trunks, lurs, tableau floats, musical vehicles, fashionable traps and chariots are new, and extravagantly rich. Artists who have made a specialty of festival decoration have designed these beautiful wagons, and personally directed their building and splendid coloring. This section is an original concept called the March of Nations. It is a grand exhibition of royalty, aristocracy, soldery and picturesque racial and national types. Three birds of marching elephants, caravans of Saharam camels, open dams of the rurst wild bears, highly garbed attendants, gently trapped horses, super military bands, grotesque down bends, singing mustrels, dancing galaxies, roosting youths, plantation singers, Japanese jugglers, stately jurists, smart cadets, oriental beauties, Indian warriors and so on and so on, are to be seen in this division of the colossal pageant. The flashing jewels, studded bridles, filigreed trippings, radiant cloths of gold and silver, waving plumes, shimmering shields, glistening emblems, and haradie devices, make this super spectacle a perfect sunburst of eye-pleasing grandeur. The average circus parade is a monotonous affair of commonplace features, which provide little of interest to any but the very young. The Great Adam Forpaugh and Sells Brothers' have succeeded in placing this association upon a high moral plane. The object of this association is thoroughly set forth in its name, and with W. B. Gurrett and Wm. McKnight as caterers, is destined to do an enviable business in the future. Their parlors are located at 1223 Baltimore avenue, where only members in good standing are admitted. Their parlors constitute a tensorial apartment in the front, the management of which is under T. N. Collins, one of Kansas' retired teachers and immediately in connection comes the general office and cashier's department, presided over by Miss Frankie Washington and J. T. Moreland, cashier and secretary of the association. In the rear is to be found buffet, billiard hall and whist rooms. The buffet department is under control of Wm. Baker and Joe Ottle. The second floor is fitted up for sleeping apartments for the bachelor members of the association and is nicely cared for by the housekeeper, Miss Collins. Everything in and around the building has the ring of legitimacy and positively no games, only for pleasure, are permitted, and ladies are in no way entertained. This style of club can in no way be affected by the most rigid investigation of city or state officials and it is to be hoped that more will follow in their footsteps. street parade is characterized by splendor, novelty and exclusiveness and expensiveness of feature which separates it from all others, and marks it as the grandest exhibition of the kind ever organized. Excursion trains will be run into the city on all roads circus day. The street parade will start promptly at ten o'clock in the morning. The afternoon performance will begin at two o'clock, the night performance at eight o'clock. The doors will open one hour earlier, to give every one ample time for inspecting the menagerie, which is the most valuable collection of wild animals in the world. Reserved seats and admission tickets will be sold at Adam Forreugh and Sells Brothers' downtown ticket office show day for precisely the same prices charged at the ticket wagon on the circus grounds Presiding Elder Griffith preached three sermons at St John's A M. B Church Sunday and caused quite a comment by examining and parading the faults of some of the people of this state. The Rev has become impatient with the actions of the colored people and is now hanging their faults on the trees. DON'T BEAT THE PRINTER. 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 cut 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. DRINK GOETZ Standard Beer THE BEER WITHOUT A HEADACHE. Established 1859, Saint Joseph, Mo. M. K. GOETZ BREWING CO. Kansas Credit Co., Money to Loan On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. 1010 N. 4th St. KANSAS CITY, KAS Don't Buy Your Fall Hat Until you see my nice new FALL STOCK. Every hat up-to-date, and in all the latest shapes. I am sure that you will find something to suit you. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, 115 West Seventh St. Cummings Butler, Porter & Exchange Restaurant 1009 St. Louis Ave. Kansas City, Mo. Times Bldg, Leavenworth, Kansas, 212 AGENT FOR FOR SALE. 929 KANSAS AVE. 2 lots, 8 rooms, Quincy.....$8,800 1 lot, 5 rooms, Clay.....1,250 2 lots, 8 rooms, Van Buren.....3,800 1½ lots, 9 rooms, Western Ave.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, 2 5 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. WANTED-A good housekeeper for a family of six. Good wages and a gook home to right person. For further particulars apply to ROBERT MADDOX, 635 W.Elighth Street, Junction City, Kas. Comfort in the Depends on many little things is wanted—an atomizer to spray the room and making; a thermometer, fresh water bottle—a dozen little. The doctors and nurses like things and others, in the We take this means of lett KOHL'S P fort in the Sick Room is on many little things. Trained nurses wanted—an atomizer, with a mild dispenser the room and make the air clean and the thermometer, fresh absorbent cottontable—a dozen little things that help the doctors and nurses know that we have them and others, in the most dependable way this means of letting you know it. HL'S PHARMA 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 & Specialty. THE OPPORTUNITY The opportunity for the man with little state of the Southwest than ever before there is not the vast open choice of land. The lands then taken up under government ranches. The opportunity to-day is in the farm lands at prices less than half the price of more hands to develop the country. Territory and Texas make vast areas of land of which it is capable. Practically the same business are adequately represented. The man. Are you one? If you are interested, tell us what you invest, and we will gladly furnish the info of our paper "The Coming Country." GEORGE MORTON, W. Q.P. & T.A., M.K. & T.RY. ST. LOUIS, MO. WESTERN OPPORTUNITY OF TOWN unity for the man with little means is probably better to live in Southwest than ever before in the history of the nation. It is vast open choice of land for the homesteads that exist, taken up under government laws are now prosperous. Opportunity to-day is in the investment chances; in prices less than half the prices asked in the Older States, to develop the country. In the Northwest—in Oceans—are vast areas of unimproved land not yet properly represented. There are openings of all sorts one? interested, tell us what you want, how much you have, will gladly furnish the information. Write for a copy of "The Coming Country." It's free. Address: MORTON, W. P. LINDSEY. M. K. & T. RY. I. S. MO. EASTERN UNIVERSITY Ind. Phone 743 Bell Phone 501. 732 Kansas Ave. THE OPPORTUNITY OF TO-DAY The opportunity for the man with little means is probably better to-day in the prairie states of the Southwest than ever before in the history of the nation. To be sure, there is not the vast open choice of land for the homesteads that existed in the '70s. The lands then taken up under government laws are now prosperous farms and ranches. The opportunity to-day is in the investment chances; in the purchase of farm land at prices less than half the prices asked in the Older States. There is need for land that is not well developed. Territory and Texas—are vast areas of unimproved land not yet producing the crops of which it is capable. Practically the same thing is true of the towns. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts for the right man. Are you one? 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 WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West. ..... DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub State Industrial. COURSES: Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), include organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and M Carpentry), Printing and Book-Binding, Business Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dress Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Surveys and Thorough Teachers. EMTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub B Industrial. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), include and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Music), Printing and Book-Binding, Business Graphy and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dress Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and GES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Arts and Thorough Teachers. 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, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. ADVANTAGES: Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. INFORMATION: For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to William T. Vernon, A. M., D.D., PRESIDENT. 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 maintain on the I hereby write this letter of inquiry in an endeavor to find the whereabouts of my brother, Wm. Crowell, called in short "Will." I heard from him about a year ago at New Orleans, La. Since that time I have written several letters to him, but have heard nothing from him, my letters returning. So, if there are any readers of this paper who know anything of him they will confer a great favor upon the undersigned by communicating to him the desired information. John H. Crowell. Box 127, Orlando, Okla. Ex-SLAVES Send me your names at once. Your AGA is Master's name and your postoffice address. Send two cent stamp for rently and I will send you same REJORIING INFOR- MATION Write STANLEY P. MICHELLE, Memphis, Tenn. I'S - Want Agents to handle my work. Big Pay. Sick Room. ings. Trained nurses know better, with a mild disinfectant, use the air clean and refresh- h absorbent cotton, a hot things that help the patient. Know that we have all these most dependable qualities. Know you know it. PHARMACY, NITY OF TO-DAY means is probably better to-day in the prairie in the history of the nation. To be sure, for the homesteads that existed in the '70s, present laws are now prosperous farms and investment chances; in the purchase of as asked in the Older States. There is need In the Southwest—in Oklahoma, Indian improved land not yet producing the crops thing is true of the town. Few lines of are openings of all sorts for the right want how much you have to UNIVERSITY, College, Normal, Sub Normal and Preparatory, Normal, Sub Nor- and Vocal), including piano, Sing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Book-Binding, Business Course, Sing, Tuiloring, Dressmaking and Dedering, Farming and Gardening. in, Heathful Climate, Good In- 1 MK1 FRATERNAL INSURANCEI cessible. The Fraternal Congress has provided a tale of mortality based upon twenty years' experience in this line of business. The amount of assessments of course varying according to age and the amount of insurance parried. The distinguishing characteristic of the fraternal beneficiary orders, is that they must provide for the payment of a death benefit, a benefit payable at the death of the member. In addition to this, they may, under the laws of most of the states, provide for benefits in case of temporary disability from sickness or accident, also in case of total disability, whether the result of disease, accident or old age, provided such benefit shall not be paid on account of old age before the member reaches seventy years of age. One feature of the work worthy of notice is that in a number of communities where these local lodges are organized, the membership may be composed entirely of farmers, miners according to the locality. There is perhaps a general store post office and blacksmith shop, serving a purely rural community. Such lodges at once become an important factor in the social and fraternal world of the community entirely apart from the insurance feature. It was observed by those who first became interested in this work that there was, first, great need of life insurance among the masses, second, that it was expensive to secure business for the life insurance companies; third, that those whose families needed such protection most were not usually able to pay the premium or annual cost all at one time or even semi annually, and they therefore sought the co operation of members in these local lodges to reduce to the minimum the first cost of securing new business, and then by fixing the rate of contribution at a small sum, rendering it possible for them to make the necessary payments. They knew that the expense loading in an ordinary whole policy was about one third of the amount of the premium, and that generally from sixty to seventy-five per cent of the first premium was paid as commission to the agent who solicited the business. They knew all this and concluded that by means of cooperation they could furnish or provide this protection at very much less onlay than was being required by the life companies. The importance of these associations to our people may be better understood when we know that their membership is made up very largely from the farmer, the mechanic, the men and women who toll We are almost wholly wage earners and as such our families are dependent from day to day, from month to month upon the personal income of the bread winners of the family. In the event of death of he or she who brings to the home that which supplies its daily need, leaves those who are unable to earn in a most unfortuna'e condition, and I regard it as one of the necessities of the present day and our way of living that these dependent upon us should be protected from want in the event of our death, and I know of no way in which it can be so well and successfully done as through the fraternal beneficiary societies, where, by small monthly payments such protection can be provided. If the experience and wisdom of years have demonstrated that fraternal life insurance is a good thing for the white people, then why should it not be a good thing for the colored people? BT JOSEPH, MO. The Jubilee week of the A. M. E. church has been a splendid success every day. On Sunday Bishop A. Grant preached to a large congregation at 11 o'clock and Presiding Elder Beal preached at 3 o'clock. These sermons were simply great, preached as they were by two of our able preachers. If possible, the latter was with even greater power. There are few equals and no better gospel preacher anywhere, who at the same time is as ripe in the classics, in scholarship, in clear, concise, pure English speech as Presiding Elder Beal. He ought to be a bish, op. Our people, without regard to class or creed filled every space in this beautiful church last Sunday at each service, and were blessed and helped beyond compare. The members of this church did a most gracious, Christlike and memorable service by personally going after and bringing in the aged, the blind the crippled and lame. Scores of such people were brought in and given the front seats and a tree dinner, and for one day partook of the joys of Christ, both soul and body. No such day has been witnessed in St. Joseph among Negroes in years, if ever before. The Rev. J. C. Caldwell is proving himself a true preacher, teacher and leader, and if he keeps up this work for God in this church while the other preachers are doing their duty as they now seem, St. Joseph is compelled to go forward, glorifying God, having peace and goodwill abounding among all good Negroes here. Sunday night Dr. Budanburo, the Cuban A. M. E. preacher, did well. On Monday evening, the public was received by Pastor Caldwell, the mortgage was burned clearing this the fourth church in order among our race of this city from dent, and a regular love feast followed. Many happy speeches were made by visiting clergymen and laymen. The mayor of the city made a very touching speech, as did other good orators. The very sad fatality, resulting in the death of Mr. Clifford Phelps, happened among our people in the South end last Friday. His funeral took place from the A. M. E. church on Sunday at two o'clock p.m., Rev. J. H. Robinson and others officiating. The Gideon band preached to a full house at Rev. E. M. Cohr'son band preached to a full house at Rev. E. M. Cohran's church and lifted a good collection and did good. Charles Lewis, a recent graduate of the Bartlett High school, led the young people's meeting on Sunday evening, and acquitted himself well. Truly new life and a higher and better life is manifesting itself among our people. An excellent musical and literary concert, opening the season, is to be given on September 14th for the benefit of Bartlett High school piano. Some of the finest and most excellent talent in the city have engaged to take past. The second and final teachers' examination for our city schools has been announced to take place September 5, 6 and 7. As there are some vacancies in our schools several will try this final test. The schools for the race will have to insist on greater efficiency in all the elementary branches, especially English composition, reading, spelling arithmetic, history, geography, pedagogies and current happenings, if our young people ever expect to pass muster. A Legal Hanging In Tennessee! Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 18.—The three Negroes, John B. Champion, General Bone and James Norfloet, under death sentence in the county jail will be legally executed shortly after the noon hour today within the walls of that structure. The preparations for the triple hanging have been completed. The ropes to be used were tested yesterday afternoon with sacks containing 160 pounds of sands, the prisoner in the bastile have been locked up in the cells, the death watch has been placed upon the condemned men, the trap is in readiness and the officers who are to have charge do not anticipate any change in the program which has been arranged for carrying out the stern decree of the courts of the land. Sheriff Frank L. Monteverde has been confined to his residence for several days because of illness and may not be able to conduct the hangings. In case he is not present Acting Sheriff F. K. Miller will officiate and will be assisted by Deputy Sheriffs Hesley, Fleetwood, Borsje, Farnbaker, Anderson and Hamar. It is probable that Bone and Norfleet will be hanged first and that Champion will be executed afterwards. This arrangement has been practically determined upon the reason that Champion is showing signs of weakening and has even gone so far as to state that if he is hanged the officers will have to carry him out upon the scaffold. At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon all of the prisoners confined in the county jail were locked up in their cells and will not be allowed the freedom of the corridors until after the three men are hanged. At the same hour the death watch was being placed upon the three men Deputy Sheriff W. A. Osborne was placed on guard in the corridor, where he has a plain view of the three murderers. Shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the three men, who are to die today in expiation of their crimes, were asked as to what they desired for their suppers. Each replied that he only wanted a glass of milk, and although they were offered other things, they made their last suppers upon that commodity. They were visited by Acting Sheriff Miller, who informed them that the officers would secure anything they desired in the way of something to eat, both for their suppers and for their breakfasts. Champion, Bone and Norfleet all replied that they only cared for a glass of milk for breakfast this morning as well as for supper last night. Before leaving the jail, however, Acting Sheriff Miller instructed the jailer to get them a nice breakfast this morning. The body of Champion is to be turned over to Thos. H. Hayes, a Negro undertaker. Some days ago Champion addressed a communication to his people asking that money be raised to bury him at Zion Cemetery and an amount sufficient to defray the expenses has been raised. The body of Nortlect will be shipped to Eads, Shelby county, and will be interred there. Nothing has been done towards burying Bone, and his body will probably be turned over to the county undertaker to be buried in the potter's field. Sandy S. Carter, a Negro lawyer, has been making strenuous efforts to have the sentence of Champion commuted to life imprisonment. Over 100 telegrams have been sent to Gov. John I. Cox in his behalf, but it is hardly probable that the governor will interfere, as the following statement from Carter will indicate: "The law of the state of Tennessee has given John B. Champion, who is to be hung Aug. 18, 1905, the benefit of mitigating circumstances. A jury of twelve white citizens on the trial recommended mitigating circumstances, and the court overruled the recommendation of the jury and sentenced him to be hung on April 10, 1905. I have carried the case to the highest court in the state at my own expense. I have also gone to the governor with a petition signed by about 200 of as good citizens as live in any state on earth, asking him to commute the poor man to life imprisonment and this he refused to do. I have done my duty; that's all." Numerous applications have been made for cards to witness the hanging, but only a limited number will be present. The condemned men have been spending their last hours upon earth in singing and praying and prior to yesterday all three of the Negroes seemed to have but little dread of dying. Norfleet and Bone are still indifferent as to their fate, but Champion is weakening. Three Negroes, John Champion, James Norfleet and General Bone, all of them murderers of women of their race, this afternoon paid the legal penalty of their crimes and were hanged on the scaffold in the Shelby county jail. Champion and Norfleet were hung together. Champion's neck was broken and he lived but seven minutes after the fall. Norfleet lived fourteen minutes and fifty-four seconds after the drop, although after the first few convulsive movements he gave no sign of life beyond the beating of his heart. Bone's neck was broken and death was instantaneous, although it was twelve and a half minutes after the trap had been sprung before he was pronounced dead. Sheriff Monteverde, although he had but risen from his sick bed, pulled the trigger for both executions. County jail physician, Dr. F. S. Raymond, had charge of the bodies after they were dropped, and at his command they were lowered to the long wicker baskets. He was assisted by Drs. J. T. Spence, C. M Hammond, John Cunningham, B. N. Dunaway, N. Taylor and W. D. Mathews of Little Rock, Atk. All three of the condemned men displayed remarkable nerve and at no stage of the proceedings did any of them display the slightest fear or shrinking from their fate. They were attended to the scaffold by the Rev. George Washington, the Rev. H. E. Clemmons and the Rev. John H. Grant, ministers of their race, who by their prayers and hymns sustained them in their last hours and prepared them to meet the dreadful ordeal. CHAMPION'S REMARKABLE ADDRESS. On the scaffold Champion made an address to the crowd assembled, in which he blamed drink for his downfall and warned those present to keep away from it and walk in the straight and narrow path. His address was a somewhat remarkable one, and never once did he hesitate for a word but went through with it without a pause in a tone that was distinctly heard by all present. Norfleet, when first asked by the sheriff if he had anything to say, replied that he had not. Later, however, when Champion had finished his speech, Norfleet said that he wanted to meet everybody in heaven. Further than this he said nothing. General Bone, when asked if he had anything to say, replied that he had not. Previously, however, in his cell only a few moments before he was led to the scaffold, he told the preachers that he was ready to die and hoped to meet everybody in heaven. A crowd of probably 200 persons witnessed the hanging, among whom were a scant half dozen Negroes, none of whom was a member of the families of the condemned men. Outside the jail was gathered a crowd of several hundred Negroes but they were kept away from the jail entrance. Later, after the execution, they gathered in front of the under, takers' establishments to which the bodies were taken. The best order ever observed at a hanging at the Snellby county jail was in evidence. A detail of patrolmen was sent, by Chief O'Haver, to report to Sheriff Monteverde and be subject to his orders. Most of these were stationed on Front street in front of the jail. They stopped all passers by who had not a permit to enter the jail. The sidewalk opposite the jail was kept free of loiterers, but small crowds assembled at the corner of Ovarton street. There was no disorder and the watchers could obtain but the meager satisfaction of knowing that the execution was taking place. The sound of the trap when it was sprung could be heard at the corner and the greater part of the crowd left the scene after Norfleet and Champion were hanged. Long before the first rays of the morning sun shone on the walls of the jail the condemned men were lifting their voices in prayer and song. They passed a very restless night and several times Champion and Norfleet requested water. Bone was a little more fortunate and slept soundly until 4 o'clock. He was the only one of the trio able to eat any breakfast. In fact he appeared to be the most indifferent to his fate this morning and maintained a solid indifference during the last few hours upon earth. He drank a pint of sweet milk and ate heartily of ham and eggs and toast, while his companions only drank a little milk and refused all solid food. DEATH WARRANTS READ. The death warrants were read to them about 0 o'clock and they were asked if they wanted anything done for them. Champion requested a bath and a shave and was allowed these commodities of life. Norfleet and Bone expressed no desire. All three of them declined to make any statement for publication after the warrants had been read to them by Sheriff Monteverde. After this formality was over, the Rev. George Washington was admitted behind the bars and remained with the man praying for their salvation and exhorting them to be brave and walk fearlessly to the scaffold, with the assurance that they had obtained forgiveness and when the hand of death did touch them, it only meant eternal reward. The men were given their new clothes after the reading of the warrants. They dressed leisurely and composed themselves as much as possible while awaiting the march to the scaffold upon which they were to meet their doom. Champlon and Norfleet were the first to be hanged. About noon they were taken from their cells and in the corridor were received by Sheriff Monteverde, his deputies and the three Negro preachers, the Rev. George Washington, the Rev. H. E. Clemmons and the Rev. John H. Grant. The men were cool and collected and apparent without fear. They were given a drink of milk, and both refused whisky. Washington, after conversing with them in low tones for a few minutes, lifted his voice in the hymn "Neaper My God to Thee." The first few notes of the song fell without an echo, but shortly it was taken up by the prisoners and their guards. CHAMPION IS SORRY. Champion asked to see a representative of the News-Scimitar shortly before the march to the scaffold was taken up. He made the following statement: "My name is John B. Champion, and I want to say that I am heartily sorry that I have committed the crime for which I am about to be hung. I deserve my fate, I suppose and I am ready to go. I want to thank my attorneys, S. S. Carter and H. R. Sadler, for what they did for me. They worked hard to secure a life sentence. I thank them for it. "Please print this so the citizens of Memphis will know that I am sorry and at the same time thankful to my lawyers and all other friends, particularly the sheriff and the jailer force. They have all been good to me." "Goodbye. I'm ready to meet my Maker." James Norllect also expressed himself by saying that he, too, was prepared to go and was sorry that he had set such a bad example for so many of the younger members of his race. He said nothing in regard to his crime, with the exception of expressing sincere and profound regret. General Bone was asked if he desired to make any statement. He replied, "I have nothing to say," and lapsed into absolute silence and apparent indifference to his impending fate. The march to the scaffold was commenced exactly at 12.30 o'clock. Heading the procession came the three ministers, singing or chanting the 23rd Psalm, as they passed down the steps onto the rocks and walked towards the scaffold in the rear of the building. Norfleet was supported by Deputies Borsje and Miller. He took a position next to the wall on the scaffold, with the bright sunlight streaming full upon his face. Champion was immediately behind him, supported by Deputies Snowden and Hesley. He walked with a firm tread and fearlessly mounted the steps. If anything he was the gamest of the two. The straps were quickly adjusted by Deputies Hesley and Borsje and as they were pulled tight, the men swayed back and forth. Champion turned to Deputy Hesley and with a smile, made a remark about the tightness of the straps. "Jesus is Mine" was the song which they requested sung as they stood on the edge of their doom. It was lead by Washington, and all joined in the chorus. Neither of the condemned men raised their voices while the song was in progress, but their lips could be seen repeating the words. CHAMPION DISCUSSES CRIME. Sheriff Monteverde asked Norfleet if he had anything to say. "No, sir," he replied, "these is nothing I want to say." "Champion, have you anything to say?" "Gentlemen," said the Negro in a loud, clear voice, "I'm here to be executed, a poor, lonely orphan boy. I am sorry and ashamed as I face this gathering. My crime was caused by why. I stand before you a bulletin board of its awful extent." In a rambling way he told how he became drunk on the night of the crime; how he was told by a friend he had committed murder, and how he fled. He recited the history of his trial and the action of the Supreme Court in affirming the decision and said he did not bear any will, as he was getting what he deserved. He again raised his voice in an earnest and fervent prayer and the amen was answered by all standing in front of the scaffold. "Farewell, all," cried both men as the caps were drawn over their heads and tied around their necks. DROP TO THEIR DEATH. The nooses were quickly adjusted and pul'd tight. At 12:56 Sheriff Monteverde pulled the trigger, and the bodies shot down in space. Norfleet never quivered. His neck was not broken. He died by strangulation, and was pronounced dead in fourteen minutes. Champion's neck was broken and as his body was swaying to and fro, the breath was heard gurgling through his throat. His hands were clenched tightly and the knees were drawn rigidly upward. He was declared dead after hanging for seven minutes. This was the quickest time on record. The bodies were out down and turned over to undertakers. They were placed in long covered baskets and carried out to the front gate where they were placed in the dead wagons. BONE MEETS DEATH Little time was wasted after the first two bodies were cut down before Bone was led out of his cell and prepared for his end. He could hardly get his coat on, so stooped over did he stand, and it was with difficulty that the deputies forced him to straighten his body. The march to the scaffold was again led by the three preachers. Bone wavered and was very unsteady as he walked toward the steps. He was supported by Deputies Hesley and Borsje and they were obliged to half carry him as they ascended the stairs. As he took his place in the center of the trap he swayed back and forth and many among the spectators thought he would fall to the stones below. The straps were drawn tight by Deputy Miller, who also adjusted the noose. Before this was done Sherif Monteverde asked Bone if he had anything to say. He replied, "Nothing." SERVICES ARE SHORTENED. The preachers had finished singing a verse of the same song as was sung for the other two. Bone was falling fast and could not have stood if he had not been supported by the deputies. The religious services were cut a trifle short for this reason. When the time came to adjust the noose the sheriff was obliged to speak sharply to Bone to order him to hold his head erect while the rope was being slipped into position. It was pulled tight, and instantly there was a crash as the trigger was pulled and the trap banged against the rear upright. The drop fell at exactly at 11 p.m. As Bone shot down his feet struck the lower crossbeam which rested on the floor. The rope was immediately pushed outward from the platform and the body was held awaying in that position until he was declared dead, in twelve minutes. His neck was broken at the base of the brain and death was instantaneous. The body was cut down and turned over to O.N. Harris, the county undertaker. No one has claimed the body and it will in all probability be buried in the potter's field. Norfleet's body was also turned over to the county undertaker. It will be shipped to Eads to be bursed by friends. T. H. Hayes took charge of Champion's body and it will be buried in Zion Cemetery with the funds raised at his request by subscription. —