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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Preparing for Our 24-Page Christmas Paper and a Day off Thanksgiving, is Responsible for the Size of the Paper This Week! Historical Society at House VOLUME VII. Distinguished Statesman and Diplomat Lectured at the Shiloh Baptist Church. "The Cubans are a clannish people," said Capt. John R. Lynch, colored, paymaster with the rank of captain in the regular army, who lectured last evening at the Shiloh Baptist church on "Cuba and Porto Rico." The lecture which consists of a series of personal reminiscence involving the customs and habits of the people, was given under the auspices of the Cosmopolitan club. "The Cubans are a clannish people," reiterated Mr. Lynch, "Between the colored American and the white Cuban, the colored Cuban is for the white Cuban, and between the colored Cuban and white American, the white Cuban is for the colored Cuban. It was a peculiar sensation which I experienced when I went among the colored Cuban settlements. I presumed in advance that I would be made welcome on the same basis of hospitality that I would be in the United States, that I would secure in their midst the same prevalent feeling as whenever I reach a settlement or colony of my own people in the United States, to find that I was no more welcome than a white American. Whether they be white or colored, Americans to them are Americans, and color has no influence in the Cuban's treatment of them. "Among the Cubans themselves you do not find the color line drawn so tautly as you do in this county. Race differences are not so marked as in the United States, especially as in the southern part of the United States. Two things are responsible for this condition of affairs in Cuba. First, the habits of the people. The distinctions there are based more on condition than race. A colored person would not be proscribed on account of color, while a white person whose birth and condition was of humble origin would get no more recognition than the colored person in this country. The climate forms the second reason. Very many white people are in point of complexion much darker than those who have African blood in their veins. It is difficult therefore to draw any line between the two people based on the distinction of color; in fact it is impossible to do so. It is comparatively easy therefore to take the colored people for the white and vice versa. On account of these things the colored enter upon an equal basis with the white in the political and commercial activity of the country. In social affairs there is more independence manifested there than here. If it is one's wish or desire to invite a colored man to lunch or any other character of social entertainment, it is considered a private matter and one which interests you only: comment is therefore superfluous. The population of the island is about evenly divided between white and colored. About 45 per cent of the population consists of colored people: in addition about 10 per cent of those who would be classed as colored in the United States, making a total colored population of about 55 per cent, or over one-half. "The fact that the land is owned largely by non resident property owners has kept the colored people from becoming owners of real estate though a great many have acquired property. For generations the great estates and plantations have been owned abroad in Spain, and this is still true to a great extent. "I don't believe that there is any wider or larger possibilities for the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 1, 1905. colored man in Cuba under their independent form of government than under the formar Spanish rule; he has always played a prominent part on the island. "One of the great flestaas of the island is that in honor of Maceo, a colored man, general, who fought for the cause of freedom. Washington could not be revered more in this country than Maceo in Cuba. Today, Jnan Gomez, colored is one of the leading men of the island and one of the most prominent members of the committee who drew up the constitution of the island government. Three other colored men, if I mistake not were also on that committee." Captain Lynch is one of the most prominent of the colored men of the south. He has been actively in politics since 1869. He began his public career as a member of the Mississippi legislature in 1869 and served two terms, from 1871 to 1873 acting as a speaker of the house. In addition he served three terms in Congress. He served straight through from 1872 to 1876 and then again from 1880 to 1882. During Harrison's administration he was auditor for the treasurer of the navy department. After this he retired to his plantation near Natchez, Miss., until 1898 when he was appointed as major and additional paymaster to serve with the United States volunteers. In 1901 he was transferred to the regular branch as captain. He served three years in Cuba, two at Santiago and one year at Havana. REPUBLICANS MAY HONOR COREY. The Hon. J. N. Corey, Treasurer of Leavenworth county is about to receive a reward that is justly due him from the Republican party of the great state of Kansas. It was he who caused the old soldiers at the Home in that county to now enjoy the electives franchise by contending that their vote should be counted for state and county officials. The case was instituted in the Supreme Court, at the Expense of Mr. Corey, to compel a Democratic Board to canvass the vote at the home. The court decided that canvass should be made. This decision gave the old boys in blue a right to exercise the rights of free Americans, which they had fought for on the battlefield. This kind act endeard J. N. Corey to them and increased the Republican vote to over three thousand in Leavenworth county, which was hopelessly Democratic up to the time of the decision. Now the party wants to reward Mr. Corey by placing his name on the Republican state ticker for R. R. Commissioner to succeed Mr. Walker, who retires from the board. There is no opposition to him as there is an inclination of the party to reward him for the manly stand in defending the old soldier and the Republican party in their rights. Interstate Literary Notes. This column will be edited by the chairman of the Executive committee under the direction of the president. News items must be addressed to Isaiah Horton, 1008 E. Thirteenth street and be forwarded each Tuesday. Members and other persons interested are invited to contribute news. The program closes Dec. 10. Member in after that date will not be printed on the program and may not be called on. The oratorical contests will be judged in thought, composition and delivery. In original poetry the merit will lie in imagery, rhythm and composition. Cash prizes will be given as follows: Oratory, ten dollars; poetry, five dollars; music, five dollars. All productions must be original. Western University and George R. Smith colleges will meet, in the oratorical contest. Which are you for, Kansas or Missouri? Thirty societies have reported down to date. The sessions will be held in the auditorium of the Second Baptist church. The executive committee has arranged with the church to serve meals at 15 cents each. Lodging can be had for 25 cents per night. There will be three receptions in Kansas for the visitors. Mr. Andrew L. Jackson of Marshall, Mo. will represent George R. Smith at this session. Persons who write music and poetry are invited to enter the contest. Write fassiah Horton for particulars. GLEANINGS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL! A large, open carriage was driven speedily up to the door of the U. S. Bureau of Manufactures last Thursday. A footman alighted from the box, opened the doors of this carriage, and a tall, well-built, fine-looking gentleman of chony complexion, dressed in the prevailing American fashion, with the exception of a red fez which adorned his towering, intelligent and well-shaped head, got out of the carriage. This gentleman was the Honorable El Hadjie A. Basha, the Special Ambassador of the Abyssinian government to the United States. He was surrounded by three swarthy-looking gentlemen, evidently of Oriental origin, who were accompanying him as interpreters. It was later learned that these interpreters were Assyrian, one of whom had been brought from Abyssinia, another is an Assyrian merchant in charge of an Oriental business house in this city, and the third is an employee of the U. S. Bureau of Manufactures. A representative of the Washington News Syndicate met these gentlemen just as they were making their entrance into the Bureau, and requested an interview. The Assyrian interpreter (the Basha being unable to speak English,) asked that the questions which were intended for answer to be submitted in writing, as the time could not be taken then to answer owing to an engagement with the Turkish minister, which was pressing them. In obedience to this request, the Syndicate later sent to the apartments of the ambassador at the New Willard hotel, the following letter which embraces the questions referred to: Pursuant to suggestions the Washington News Syndicate has the honor of submitting to Ambassador El Hadje A. Basha of Abyssinia the following questions: 1. During your brief sojourn in this country, what opinion have you formed of the American Negro? 2. From what you have seen of American Negro and his life in the United States, do you believe that a general migration of the American Negro would be beneficial to either or both peoples? 3. What opportunities would a young, educated American Negro have in Abyssinia, should he take up his residence there? 4. What is the educational system of your country? To the above questions the Hon. El Hadjie A. Basha makes the following answers. "I regret to say that I have not been able to form any thorough or definite opinion as to the Negro found in the United States. My observation of him during the brief time I have been in this country has not been such as to enable me to make a statement that I believe would do him or myself justice. I trust, however, that before leaving the United States I will be able to make a study of these people and their life in this country. "As to the question whether it would be beneficial for the American Negro to migrate to Africa, I might say that Africa as it is known today is a continent largely of provinces, governed by European states, and it is obvious that the migration of these people to any section of that land would necessarily be a migration to these provinces and, of course, the settlers would also come under the dominating influences and government of the states controlling these civil divisions. "The benefits of a civilization with which the American Negro has been so long in contact, in the event of migration, would, of course, be of considerable benefit to the African who has not had the light of such civilization, but as to whether it would benefit the migrating American Negro. I could not venture to say. This is a problem which I believe belongs largely to the Negro in the United States and their condition and life in this country could suggest a better answer to this problem than my limited knowledge of conditions here could enable me to give. "Abyssinia is rich in minerals and agricultural products. The cotton of this country is equal to the famous product of Egypt, which is conceded to be the finest cotton in the world, and on account of the great wealth in minerals, which is yet undeveloped, and the vast area of land which could be made to yield the finest cotton in the world, and other products, I am of the opinion that Abyssinia naturally offers an inviting field for an industrious class of American Negroes who desire to take up a residence in this country. "The educational system is very much nalike that which pertains to the European countries, being of a more restricted and less liberal form." The Hon. Basha was presented to the president Wednesday at noon and gave to the chief executive a pair of large elephant tusks and a stuffed leopard, the gifts of Menelik, king of Abyssinia. The Basha is touring the United States for the purpose of interesting American capital in the manufacturing development of Abyssinia. He holds vast concessions of valuable mineral and agricultural lands from the king, and is offering special inducements for Americans to make investment. He is governor of the province of Harar, and is said to be immensely rich in his own country. Bishop Henry M. Turner, the stern advocate of Negro migration to Africa, has again delivered himself upon this theme of his cherished dream. In a speech made at Macon, Georgia, Nov. 23, the Bishop again advised the colored race in America to migrate to Africa, and he also paid his respects to the U. S. Supreme Court, and to Thomas Dixon, Jr., whom he bitterly arraigns, and says he will give $500 as a fund for the arrangement of a joint meeting between himself and Mr. Dixon, where the discussion of the race problem can be had. Bishop Turner is credited with having said: "I am not pleased with the nation. No man hates this nation more than I do. When I go to say my prayers I have a struggle to get to the place where I am willing for God to allow the United States Supreme Court to have part in my prayer. That damnable institution, which robbed the Negro of every vestige of human or manhood's right—the men that compose that body may get to heaven the best way they can, but very little help will God give them from any request that I make. "The Negro will never be anything in this country but a scullion until he shows his manhood. Go to Africa and build up a great nation that will command the respect of the civilized world. We could organise and agitate and pay men to stay at Washington and plead for the cutting down of the southern representation, while the South is pleading for our disfranchisement, and much good could be accomplished. But the Negro is a miserable coward. He just stays here and preaches 'Heaven up yonder' and 'Hell down yonder', and says 'Wait on the Lord.' Why wait on the Lord for what you can do for yourself." The surprising announcement comes from Cheney, Pa. of the fact that Prof. Hugh Brown, principal of the Cheney Institution, has resigned at the request of the board of trustees of that institution. Mr. Brown is on of the very prominent colored educators in this section, and was for a number of years connected with Howard University, and later principal of the colored public schools in Baltimore, from which position he was appointed principal of the Cheney Industrial institution. Prof. Brown recently married Mrs. Purnell, a sister of Dr. F. J. Shadd, one of the most prominent physicians in the city of Washington. The resignation of Mr. Brown is received with great surprise. The announcement that President Roosevelt will appoint another colored man to succeed Judson S. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, was made Friday, Mr. Lyons, retirement will take place some time in April when his present term of office will have expired. With this announcement also comes one that the President intends to appoint in Mr. Lyons' place a colored man from Chicago, Illinois. A representative of the Syndicate visited the White house Saturday, but was unable to learn the names of the probable appointee, but it is generally believed that either J. R. Weight or F. L. Barnett will be the lucky man, the chances seeming to favor Mr. Barnett. Prof. W. T. Vernon, president of the industrial school at Quindaro, was also mentioned, but it is not thought that the president will appoint Mr. Vernon. The office of assistant Register of the Treasury, now held by Cyrus Field Adams of Chicago, is also in jeopardy. It is believed that if the president appoints either Mr. Wright or Mr. Barnett to be Register, this appointment will likely create a vacancy in the office of assistant Register, as it is not believed that both the office of Register and Assistant will be held by Chicago men. The assistant Register's office pays $2500. Inquiries made at the office of the Register revealed the fact that Mr. Lyons is out of the city and will probably not return until some time next week. Mr. Harry G. Furniss, lately promoted as Minister to Haiti, was in the city this week receiving instructions from the State department, previous to sailing for his post December 6th. Mr. W. L. Houston, Grand Director of the Odd Fellows of America, delivered an address before the Industrial Odd Fellows order at Piedmont, West Virginia last week. Mr. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds, is in North Carolina, and is expected to return to Washington about December 1st. DUNLAP, KANSAS. A revival meeting is in progress at the Baptist church and G. W. McNeal of Kansas City, Kansas is expected to help. Mrs. A. Jones returned home this week from Parsons, where she has spent several weeks visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gaydea are the happy parents of a fine baby daughter. Rev. C. S. Gordon and his people are making some extensive preparations for the Ministers' and Deacons' Union which is expected to meet here on Thursday before the second Lord's Day in December. Mr. Thomas Turner is on the sick list this week. There will be a Thankgiving entertainment given by the circle and Sundav School on the 30th. Mr. W. M. Ray, one of the wealthiest Negro farmers in Morris county is visiting friends in Texas. NUMBER 46. TURNER IS ON THE WARPATH! Noted Bishop Scores United States Government, Federal Supreme Court and Dixon. A special dispatch to the Topeka Capital from Macon. Ga. says "Bishop Henry M. Turner, the leading bishop in the African Methodist church, made an impassioned attack upon the government and the United States Supreme court in his annual address yesterday to the Macon conference. "No man hates this nation more than I do," declared Bishop Turner. "When I go to say my prayers I have a struggles to get to the place where I am willing for God to allow the United States Supreme court to have a part in my prayers. That damnable institution has robbed the Negro of every vestige of human or manhood's rights. The men that compose that body many get to heaven the best way they can, but it is little help God will grant for any request that I make." Bishop Turner bitterly arraigned the Rev. Thomas Dixon for his writings and speeches against the Negro." The above expression is right and further more, if more of our leading Christian workers would give vent to their feelings as this good and true Bishop has done, there would be a more rapid change in the United States of America. If the highest courts of the country would be fair in their decisions their would be no discrimination on the Statute Book against the colored people. Such discrimination is considerable advantage for the white man and other nationalities but is a handicapp to the Negro. We are glad to know that there is one brave man who does not hesitate to speak out boldly on these outrages that are being perpetuated on the colored people by the whites and upheld by a prejudiced court. The Supreme Court of United States has been a hindrance to the progress of the Negro since the Dred Scott decision, the Civil Rights Bill, the decision on the Alabama Suffrage. The Jim Crow Car Law has been held by this court to be fair and just. Had the highest court of this county forever stamped out black laws by rendering them unconstitutional there would be less strife. The meanest white people on earth dwell in the United States of America. They sow the seed of hatred against the Negro where ever they go. They do everything to make the Negro feel he is not entitled to anything that a whiteman wants. Everything is based on white in the United States. If you are a convict and white, that is all is necessary to elevate you above the Negro. The lowest white person has a better show than the most highly respected Negro. ATCHIGON, KAG. Misses Winifred Morton and Emma Matthews visited schools in Lawrence last Friday. They remained till Sunday and each reported an excellent time. The Sunshine Club will give a party Friday eve. Several out of town guests are expected. Messrs. Morton and Hudson have open up a first class grocery and meat market at 6th and Santa Fe. They had a grand opening last Friday night. We wish them success in their undertaking. Messrs. Wm. Briggs and James Brown have opened a restaurant and will serve first class meals. Dr. W. H. Hudson was on the sick list last week. Mrs. Mary Cunningham returned from a week's stay in St. Joseph. Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topka, Shawnee county, Kas. ver- Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING OO 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. MICK CHILES, BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One cent by mail..... $1.50 Six months by mail..... $1.00 Three months by mail..... $5.00 Entered at the postoffice at Topka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, DEC 1, 1903. PITTSBURG, KAS. Rev.W.II. Jones went to Girard Sunday. Colby Hogan was on the sick list last week, but is out again. J. W. Stanley is now out and attending to affairs again. Joseph Wallace is preparing for a big time Xmas at his home. J. M. White is on the sick list. The Clyde hotel now has a barber shop in connection. There are a great many strange colored people in the city. Mrs. Nellie Hogan and Mrs. Goram were the two speakers at the debate Monday night, the subject being "Who has the right to the pocketbook, man or woman?" It was decided in favor of the man by several points, being defended by Mrs. Hogan. Thomas Howard went to Red Bird, I. T., last week to open up a business there. Dr. Lane is now practicing medicine at Red Bird, I. T. He was formerly of this city. Red Bird, I. T., will be the place in a year from now that will surprise the world. Colored people are flocking there from all parts of the country. Rev. Britt and a company will start a mill at Red Bird, I.T., soon. Plans were perfected Saturday. The man that did the shooting at Neosho, Mo., was caught in this city. H. Thomas will go to Nevada, Mp., to work in the mines. S. E. Holton was in Parsons last week on business. D. R. Jones, steward at the Elk alph, served a banquet at his place last Friday night, at which he had ten waiters employed. Joseph Patton made a business trip to Kansas City last week. Epp Love had an o'possum feast last week. Henry Scott is now at the hotel Stillwell. The "Big Three" gave a dance last Wednesday evening which was a success. Pig tails and Kentucky oysters were served for lunch. PARSONS, KANS. George Brown has resumed his duties at C. A. Morris' barbershop after a slight illness. Wm. Nichole, a former resident of this city, but now living at Waggoner, I. T., arrived in the city last Saturday on a visit with relatives and friends. He returned home for Thanksgiving dinner. Mrs. Odella Whittaker of Coffeyville, and Miss Olivia Porter of Oswego, visited in the city last Saturday, returning to their homes Sunday. Elijah Thompson of Pittsburg, Pa., arrived in the city on the 22nd ult., and departed the next day for Oklahoma City, O. T. Mrs. Harvey Bradley entertained at o'o'olack dinner on 23rd ult. Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Bullett, Prof. and Mrs. A. F. Greene and Mrs. Mattle Bradley. Dinner was served in four courses. The Parents and Guardians' Congress met at the New Hope Baptist church last Sunday. The event of the meeting was the paper read by Mr. Simeon Oliver Clayton on the "American Negro and the Industrial Problem," which was handled by him in his usual masterful manner. The congress voted to have the paper published in The Torque PLAINDEALER at an early date. Miss Ethel Walker sang "Beside Still Waters," which was well rendered and favorably received. She possesses a sweet voice which is under good control. These meet- ings are growing in popularity, as was evidenced by the large audience in attendance. The People's Literary met at the A. M. E. church Tuesday night and after hearing and adopting the report of the committee on constitution and by-laws proceeded with the program. The society voted to make application to the Inter State Literary association for membership, and the fee of $1.50 was collected. Mr. James W. French, Mr. S. O. Clayton and Miss Aritha A. Dorsey were elected as delegates to the Inter State association. Wesley Cole returned Sunday of last week from Sedalia, Mo., where he underwent treatment at the Katy hospital for three weeks. "Wes" claims he turned "good" while there. Mrs. Edith Helm is down from Sedalia on an extended visit with relatives and friends. BOYNMON, I. T. Two or three weeks ago the school board closed free schools for colored children in this city. The local board made investigation as to the discrimination, and forced the board to re-open the colored school. In the meantime there were two white schools with three white teachers, paid out of the public fund. The colored people had only one school with one teacher. The executive board of the Creek Baptist association held a three days' session here last week. The colored branch of the M. E. church was in session here this week. They are preparing to establish a church here. Allen A. M.E. church celebrated Thanksgiving. Preaching at 11 a.m. and supper at night. Rev. J. C. Hicks, who was assigned to this charge for another year, has returned and entered upon his work. His family will remain at Vinita for a short while visiting relatives. Mrs. Smith of Muskogee, and Mrs. Kailor of Beggs, spent the day here Thanksgiving. Mrs. Ella Sims of Muskogee, was in the city last Sunday. There were four candidates to be ordained as deacons by the Baptist executive board last Sunday, but there no laying on of the hands. Three of the candidates refused to go forward when called, and so nothing was doing. At the recent annual conference of the A. M. E. church, held at Wagoner, Capt. Geo. T. Robinson, A. M., LL. B., was appointed as superintendent of Allen Christian Endeavor leagues for the Indian Territory with headquarters here. KANSAS CITY, KAS. Mrs. Luella Patterson who has been visiting her parents the past week at Leavenworth, returned home last week. Miss Jennie Moore of Lawrence, was in the city last week. Captain Thomas Booker of No. 5 Fire Station, has been very ill, but is now improving. Mrs. Hattie Moos died Thursday of last week from consumption and was buried Sunday afternoon from the Metropolitan Baptist church, Rev. Arthur of Topeka, officiating. Is is rumored that the Inter State Literary association, which will convene in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 26, will have a new feature on its program—the marriage of a Kansas City, Kan., couple. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson has returned from Wichita. Mr. Willis Boggs died last Saturday and the funeral was held at the A. M. E. church Monday at 2 p. m. He was a member of the United Sons of Protection. Miss Carrie E. Rolline and Mr. David E. Lee were married at the Metropolitan Baptist church last week. We hope for them a happy journey through life. The Young People's Forum will meet Suuday at the 8th Christian church at 3:30 p.m. All invited. Meetings are being held and clubs are being organized, making preparations for next year's battle in politics. Something politically will drop here. has annexed another department wholesale and retail produce. Call on him and you will be supplied. VINITA, I. T. Roland Naves was in Tallequah last week. Rev. J. C. Hicks returned to Boynton last Thursday. The members of the Sunrise Baptist church gave an entertainment Thursday of last week and realized a neat sum. John Alberty of Muskogee was in town Thursday on business. Mr. Knoch Hawkins and Miss Mabel Hicks were married at eight o'clock on Thursday evening of last week at the home of the bride's father, Mr. D. Hicks, only a few relatives being present. Both the contracting parties are well known and have a host of friends who bid them happiness and prosperity in their journey through life. Andy Rider and A. D. Johnson drove out to Lightning Creek last Monday to attend a funeral. Miss Kather Owens is still on the sick list and seems to improve very slowly. Mrs. Wm. Callius of Parsons, Kas., who has been visiting with her husband for a month, returned home last week. D. Hicks has opened another first class hotel in this city, known as the Oak Leaf. This shows that the city is on a steady growth. Mrs. William Barker is on the sick list. James Davis was out on a hunting expedition last week. Mrs. J.C. Hicks visited relatives at Albia last week. GREAT BEND. The Willing Workers club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. George Smith, 1819 North Martain street and the evening was pleasantly spent. A nice program of solos, recitations and music by the string band was rendered, after which games and refreshments were enjoyed. The amount raised was $5.70. A grand reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams in honor of Mr. Williams' mother from Manhattan, and a cousin from Hutchinson. The guests report a pleasant time. The young people gave a surprise party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Micheaux. Rev. H. P. Bond was visiting in the country Saturday. LIBERTY, MO. There will be services at both churches on Thanksgiving Day. The three youngest children of Mr. French Stewart are very ill. Mrs. Gibson was in the city Sunday, the guest of Mrs. Slaughter. Mrs. M. S. Bryant and her daughter, Mrs. Booker, visited in the city last week. Mrs. Henry Robinson spent Monday in the city. Rev. Bryant, P. E., spent a few days with his family last week. There will be a base ball spelling match at Mt. Zion Baptist church Thanksgiving evening. "The Milkmaids' Convention," conducted by Mrs. Wm. Booker, to be given Thanksgiving evening, promises to be a success. The rhetoricals at Garrison school last Monday morning were high class productions and the participants are to be commended. JOPLIN, MO. The largest affair of the week was the social given by the K. of P. lodge Monday evening at the Masonic hall. There was a very large crowd. A short program was rendered as follows: Piano solo, James Scott; duett, Messrs. Pointer and Parker; solo, Fay Carnahan; drill; piano solo, Fay Carnahan. Refreshments of chitling, pigtails and ice cream were served by the knights. A chitling supper was given by the ladies of the A. M. E. church Wednesday of last week. Those present enjoyed a very nice time. The Unity Baptist church has been holding a series of prayer meetings. The literary society of the M. E. church met Friday evening, and rendered a successful program. Rev. S. S. Pitcher and family left last week for Kansas City, where he takes a new field. Mrs. Sherman Linley has been on the sick list, but is much better. Mr. James Mason has returned from Kansas City, where he has spent the summer with his sons and daughters. He was accompanied by his son, W. A. Mason. Misses Eva Grant and Mary Linsay attended a concert at Carthage last week. Mr. Dupee of Jefferson City is visiting his sons and daughters in this city, Mrs. Green and Mrs. Winston. Rev. Christopher will now take charge of the A. M. E. church. Rev. C. O. Smith of Hutchinson was in the city a few days last week on business. Rev. C. S. Gorden is enjoying a visit from his brother of Colorado, whom he has not seen for more than twenty years. Rev. R. Cox of Salina, vice moderator of the Smoky Hill River association, stopped over Sunday and preached at the 2nd Baptist church morning and evening; and also at the Mt. Zion Baptist church in the afternoon. Each sermon was grand and full of truth. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitts vary pleasantly entertained at dinner last Sunday Rev. R. Cox and Rev. and Mrs. R. W. Watson. Mrs. Addie Williams returned last week from Great Bend, where she visted her son, Fred, the past threec weeks. LINCOLN, NEB. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson of Burlingame, Kas., are in the city. Rev. W. II. Vanderzee will have the opening ceremonies of his church, the Christian church, next Sunday, Dec. 3, at which time they will give a splendid program. The Smart Set company played to three good audiences at the Oliver last Tuesday and Wednesday, and, judging from the applause, the entertainment was well taken by all; and yet Mr. Dudley and Miss Stuart didn't seem as well supported this season as last. They are very entertaining and original. The company as a whole was very commendable. PUEBLO. COLO. Mrs. Harry Perkins of Colorado Springs, spent Sunday in the city, guest of Mrs. C. A. Greenway, 415 East Routt street. The Twentieth Century Dramatic and Literary club met Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Baker, 1209 Beulah. Presiding Elder J. P. Watson leaves Friday for Cripple Creek where he will hold his quarterly meeting Sunday. The Dorcas Watson W. C. T. U. will meet at the 8th street Baptist church Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6th. All are invited. The different churches of the city St. John church is looking for ward for a great rally for the building funds in the near future. The members rendered a drama on Thanksgiving night entitled "Aunt Betsey and Thanksgiving." Revs. N. L. Bray, H. Franklin Bray and C. W. Holmes worshiped with St. John Sunday afternoon, it being quarterly meeting. St. Paul church is looking forward for a great rally sometime in January. NOTICE. The Inter-State Literary association of Kansas and the West will convene in annual session at Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 26, 27, 28. Each literary societo is entitled to representation by three delegates (one of whom may have a place on the program) and three alternates. New societies and those not having been enrolled at the last session of the association, will be required to pay a fee of $1.50. Societies enrolled at last session will pay $1 membership fee. The executive committee will convene in November for purpose of making up the program. Any society may become a member of the association by application to the president or corresponding secretary on or before the first day of December, sending therewith the required fee. JAS. H. GUY, President. 429 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. MISS A. F. MOORE, Cor. Sec'y, 1214 Vine Street, Kansas City, Mo. I. M. HORTON, Ch'm'n Ex. Com. 1608 E. 13th Kansas City, Mo. THE OPPORTUNITY OF TO-DAY The opportunity for the man with little means is probably better to-day in the pref- rie states of the Southwest than every before in the history of the nation. To be true, there is not the true open strategy of land for the household that extend in the low-The hands then take up the market government laws are not proper and firms and firms should be so low to the trushestest. In the Agreement of the Law, the term "Land of the Overseas Land Territory" and Texas—are not the same of the most-called land-to-the-crops of which it is capable. Previously the home living line is free of the towns. New lines of business are adorninglyโทรทัศน์. There are openings of all sorts for the rights of men. Are you clear? It is not limited to the small you gain how much you have to invest, and we will only be the information. Write the a copy of our paper "The Coming Country" 1st Press. GEORGE MORTON, H. P., LINDEGY. M.K.A.P.T.A., M.K.A.T.FR. Dish. Immagħludati.11.M.K.A.T.R., St. Louis, MO.C. 1154 Parisan 96, Omaha, Pa. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Muttie Williams. Plaintiff. The said defendant will take notice that he has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action and that unless he answers the petition of plaintiff on or before the 26th day of December, 1905, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant, and giving her the custody of their minor child, Dwight Williams. (SEAL) JOSEPH REED. Att'y for Plaintiff (ATTEST) I.S. CURTIS, Clerk. First published November 10, '05 Ruth Coursey, Plaintiff, vs Claud Coursey, Defendant, The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Ruth Coursey, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect of duty; and that he must on or before January 13th, 1806, plead or answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. RUTH COURSEY, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNAEY, Att'y for Plaintiff. HAIR GOODS, HAIR ORNAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, TAPES, FRIZZES AND BANGS MRS. M. L. FIELD, 819 KANSAS AVE. Mme. De Vaul Vincent's School of high-class tailoring Tutition reasonable. Write for information. 1928 Walnut St. KANSAS CITY, MO ```markdown ``` When You Travel select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (MISSISSippi, Kansas & Texas Railway) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trains, The "KATY FLYER" and KATY DINING STATIONS Meals Moderate in Price, Unsurpassed in Quality and Service One Price, 80c I can suggest any name hired pleased trip and fine fare, and a printed matter about them. Write to me. "KATY," St. Louis I can request any item you need and send you something new in printed matter about them. Write to me. "KATY," St. Louis Rev.J.H.Richardson House Mover and Builder All work guaranteed. Prompt attention given to all out of town work. Res. Itilian Ave., South Fort Pickering. Memphis 'Phone 987 MEMPHIS TREE Don't Bury 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, 413 Kansas Ave., (upstairs) Lampkin Hotel, 210 LAMPKIN ST., Pueblo Colo. Near the Union Depot— Rooms neatly furnished— Enquireat depot. B. W. Shelton, Proprietor. Are You Going to Kansas City? If so, stop with Mrs. Fortune Weaver. She has such nice cozy rooms—so quiet and home-like. 1009 McGee St. 410 E. 10th St. and others. Furnished and Unfurnished Booms. Bell 'Phone 3857 Main. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGON OMee 404 Kansas Ave. OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A. M. 12 M. to 4 P. M. Ind. Phone 859. 7 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physicians of the Heights and Ladies section. Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. Residence. 877 MADISON STREET. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PAT ICIAN AND SURGEON 928, Kansas Ave. Ind, Phone 774. Calls answered day and night. Office Hours 7 to 8 a.m. 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Miss Estelle Slaughter is visiting in Kansas City this week. James Wetherly of Kansas City visited in the city this week. Rev. J. R. Ransom was in the city visiting his family this week. H. E. Shepherd of Prescott, Ariz., is visiting in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hawkins of St. Joseph, spent Thanksgiving in the city. Rev. Pope of Lawrence, spent Friday in the city on business. James Monroe left Wednesday for Omaha, Neb., to visit his daughter, Mrs. Bell Thompson. Joe Brown of Omaha, Nebr., spent Thanksgiving in the city visiting his mother. Miss Effie Booker of Emporia, Kas., was visiting in the city this week. J. B. Fleming of Horton, Kas., is in the city attending the semi-annual re-union of the Scottish Rite Masons. Robert Todd, of Lawrence, Kas., attended the Mason Conclave this week. E. S. Lewis of Kansas City. Mo., attended the Elk Ball and Masonie conclave this week. Mrs. Drucilla Merritt of Kansas City, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Moss. Mrs. Jane Thompson of Chicago. Ill., is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mrs. Elenora Williams of San Francisco, Cal., is in the city the guest of Mrs. Jas. Bertha. Dr. A. C. Briscoe spent Thanksgiving in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Owens and daughter left Sunday for Kansas City after spending several days in this city visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks of Lawrence Kas, Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Monroe, and Miss Mea Hightower of Wichita, Mrs. Ed. Varington of Kansas City spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. H. R. Hightower. J. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Kansas, spent a few days in the city last week and reports the orders throughout the state in a prosperous condition. Excelsior Lodge, No. 3, K. of P., will elect officers on Dec. 7. All members should be present, as there are some important positions to be filled. The Golden Rod club met with Miss Hester Hawkins last Friday and elected the following delegates to the Inter-State: Misses Lizzie Cooper, Bessie Hawkins, Lula B. Harris. Mary Jordon and Lena Thomas as altenates. Chas. Hawkins returned from St. Louis where he has been for five months assisting his father, S.P. Hawkins, in building the new St. Periodic Pains. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills are a most remarkable remedy for the relief of periodic pains, backache, nervous or sick headache, or any of the distressing aches and pains that cause women so much suffering. As pain is weakening, and leaves the system in an exhausted condition, it is wrong to suffer a moment longer than necessary, and you should take the Anti-Pain Pills on first indication of an attack. If taken as directed you may have entire confidence in their effectiveness, as well as in the fact that they will leave no disagreeable after-effects. They contain no morphine, opium, chloral, cocaine or other dangerous drugs. "For a long time I have suffered greatly with spells of backache, that them almost more than once endure. They attack some on every month, and last two or three days. I have never been able to get anything that would give me much relief until I began the use of Dr. Miller' Anti-Pain Pills, and they always relieve me in a short time. My sister, who suffers the same way, has used them with the same results." HRS. PARK, 1000 W. 10th St., South Bond Ind. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills are sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first package will benefit. If it fails he will return your money, 25 doses, 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind James A. M. E. Church, a $12000 structure. Rev. W.C. Williams is the pastor. Mrs. M. E. Matley, Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Court of Calanthe, and one of her deputies, F. E. Moten, organized a Court of Calanthe in Junction City last week, which bids fair to become one of the leading courts of the jurisdiction. Sir Burrell Pope has been appointed deputy Grand Chancellor for the northern district of Kansas in the order of Knights of Pythias; things will move in Pythian circles now. Mrs. Bertie Ingram and family of Atchison will spend Thanksgiving in Topeka, guests of her sister, Mrs. W. W. Plumb. Another mark of the promptness of the Court of Calanthe in paying its endowment claims was demonstrated on the 15th of November, when Mrs Maggie Matley, G. W. C., made a flying trip to Junction City and paid in full the endowment of Sister Jennie Maddox, a deceased member of Prince Albert Court. The Ladies' Shamrock club met with Mrs. J. M. Brown on Tuesday afternoon. An hour was devoted to needlework, after which the regular club menu was served by the hostess. Next meeting will be with Mrs. G. W. Burns, 1402 Van Buren street, November 5. Frank A. Harris, left Tuesday for Saint Paul Kaa., where he was called on account of the illness of his mother. It is earnestly hoped that she will soon recover. Miss Ella Wims, who has been seriously ill is rapidly improving. Now that our Southern representative has returned to the city for a few days, THE PLAINDFALER stands ready to defend the whilst championship of the city. J. M. Dersey and A. W. Harris stand ready to defend this title. Mrs. Pearl Nelson, of Denver, Colo., formerly Miss Pearl Calvin, of this city, after a six week's visit with Mrs. John Johnson, departed yesterday for her home. Miss Sadie Phillips, one of Emporia's foremost young ladies, was in the city Tuesday, and while here she made this office an agreeable call. She returned home Wednesday accompanied by Miss MB Patterson, who remained over Thanksgiving. John Robert Verdelle Buchanan, the typographical architect, who for the past two months has held a "sit" on this paper, departed Monday for his home in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where he will take charge of the mechanical end of the Oklahoma Safeguard, a paper conducted by his father. He is a Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. 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JOHNSON, Gen. Mgr. S. E. HOLTON, Manager 115 West Third Street. FRED WHITE, Pres. J. S. WHITE, Mgr. Kansas Credit Co., Money to Loan On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Cecile Terry, Plaintiff. The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Cecile Terry, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect of duty, and that he must on or before December 9, 1905, plead or answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the allegations in said petition will taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff the from defendant. CECILF TERRY, Plaintiff. By J R. McNARY, Attorney for Plaintiff. splendid young man, and during his brief stay, made many warm friends. Everybody liked "Buck," and THE PLAINDEALER crowd wishes him peace, prosperity and plenty. THE ELKS' BALL Over one hundred and fifty of Topeka's upper crust turned out to the Elks' first annual hall Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan Hall, and in the language of a friend, "it was a brilliant success." It has been a long time since the society folk of Topeka have been so royally entertained, and the rivals of this growing and popular organization will find it no easy task to out-do Tuesday night's ball. Promptly at the appointed hour, the Yale Orchestra struck up the grand march, which was participated in by the one hundred odd guests. It was a sight seldom ```markdown ``` witnessed in Topeka, and the array of rich gowns, flowers and spiketailed coats, added grandeur to one of the most beautiful scenes ever witnessed in Metropolitan Hall. It was a delightful affair, and from 9 o'clock until the wee hours of morn', the Elks showed their guests what a royal time really means. Messars. J. E. Harlan, Will Henderson, Fred. Stonestreet, Jas. White, A. B. Henry, Roy Williams, Arthur Spears, George Bradford, Sylvester Vaughn, Robert Martin and William Vaughn, the arrangement committee deserve special credit for the magnificent manner in which they conducted the affair, and hereafter their names attached to an invitation means that it will be conducted right. A Special Holiday Gift. By KELLY MILLEE, Howard University, Washington D.C. An able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, Jr., upon the Negro race. Every Negro man, woman and child should read it: Mailed copy 15c. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO., QUINDAMB, KANS CAPITAL, $100,000. their ability to succeed in business regular business customs applicable to The Insurance Co. RESCRIPTION. In Houses, Household Goods, Office Grain, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Secretary. J. E. JOHNSON, L.M.Penwe Under First-class in every particular service. Both Phones 192 511 EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. FOR SALE A fine corn and cotton farm. Guthrie, 90 acres in cultiv good timber land. 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In the District court of Hawnee County, State of Kansas. F. H. Martin, Plaintiff. Mrs. Kate Blackburn, Defendant, By virtue of an execution issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above-entitled action. I will, on Monday, the 11th day of December, A. D. 1905, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, at the east front door of the court house in the city of Topeka in the county of Shawnee, in the state of Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots 65 and 67 on Kaw street, in Curran's subdivision lying and situate in the county of Shawnee in the state of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defendant, and is directed by said execution to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said execution. A. T. Lucas, Sheriff of Shawnee County. By J. A. OSTRAND, Deputy. W. S. McCLINTOCK, Attorney First published Nov. 10, 1905. 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After the program finch, whist and dancing were the principal amusements until 11:30 p.m when an elegant three-course luncheon was served after which all departed expressing themselves as having one of the best times in the history of the club. The following were present; Misses Hettie Groomer. Lucile Clayborn, Rowena Ewell, Pearl Johnson, Mrs. C. W. Garner, Mrs. R. B. Berry, Messrs. T. W. Green, Herbie Blard, Shimpson Cooker, Howard Fowler, Roy Groomer. Clarence Donney, James Manning, N. H. Martiu. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Prof. G. Archie Gregg, by special invitation, delivered a memorial address at the Forum in Lawrence, Sunday, Nov. 19th, in honor of the late Rev. DeClelland of the Colorado Conference, who died recently in Denver. Miss Gertrude Tooly, an elocutionist of some ability from Chicago appeared before a large audience of the students and residents of Quindaro last Wednesday evening. Selections from Dunbar and other popular authors were very well rendered. The Christian Endeavor under the student leaders is progressing nicely. Next Sunday evening the subject "For what I am thankful," will be discussed by all. The James A. Handy Literary elected three delegates last Friday evening, to attend the sessions of the Inter-State Literary association. Dr. Barkadale, of St Louis, addressed the students in chapel last Friday. He said that a successful life begins by building first a good character, that the more complete a man's attainments in body, mind and soul, the more he will get out of life, the greater will be his enjoyments, and the more he will be able to assist and encourage his less fortunate fellow beings to reach higher attainments, that to the illiterate and unlearned the world is dumb and silent, and cold, while the scholar dwells amid an innumerable throng. To him the flowers have a language, the trees have voices, and there are sermons in the stones. The students attended the game off football between K. U. and Lincoln Institute last Saturday. In a clean,manly and gentlemanly contest the Kansas boys went down to defeat 17 to 0. The brutal slugging and prize fighting propensities of the Lincoln Institute team were in very conspicuous contrast. The grand old state of Missouri deserves a better show of "metal", manhood than that furnished by her representative young men in the two games with Kansas teams this year. Review work was begun Monday in all departments. Dec. 4th, the first term examinations will be held. State rivalry for the highest record PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Clara C. Whitla, plaintiff, vs William A. Whitla, defendant. State of Kansas to William A. Whitla, greeting: You are hereby notified that Claa C. Whitla has filed in the above or titled case and court her action against you wherein she prays for a divorce and that certain property in said petition described, be decreed to be the property of said Claa C. Whitla, and that unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff on or before the 7th day of January, 1906, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered accord ingly. Hereof you will take due notice. I. S. CURTIS. [SEAL] Clerk of said Court W. S. McClintock, Attorney for Plaintiff. in scholarship, labor and deportment is ringing forth some lively interest. Prof. De Leo of Wilberforce University arrived this week and assumed charge of carpentry department, lately left vacant by the department of Prof. C. N. Starr to accept a similar position offered at Langston University, Langston, O. T. The dedication ceremonies will be an extraordinary event in the event in the work of the year. The visit of the Governor and State leaders of Kansas is no unimportant compliment and endorsement of our work. ST JOSEPH, MO. The Douglass lyceum held a very interesting meeting last Tuesday night. The feature of the evening's program by Lawyer J. H. Kelly, subject, "The Advantages of Social Classification." It was thoughtful, logical and practical. He read in a forcible manner, becoming eloquent at times. Dr. Ricketts will read a paper Tuesday night on "The American Hog." The Metropole quartette is one of the leading attractions of the lyceum. The Smart Set played here three nights last week to crowded houses. It is a strong company and one of the best on the road today. The Bartlett High school football team defeated the St. Joseph Athletics 27 to 0 last Friday. An undertaking office has been established here by Mr. L. F. Ramsey, embalmer and curator of Chicago, Illinois. Special Thanksgiving services were held in all the churches Thanksgiving Day. Special services were held the at A. M. E. church last Sunday, it being World's Temperance Sunday. The pastor preached in the morning from the subject. "How to Get Strength," and at night the subject was "Is it any of our Business!" The church was well attended all day. The Sunday school is growing rapidly and will soon reach an average attendance of 200. The superintendent, Mrs. Mattie Oliver, is putting forth strenuous efforts to make it attractive, both for young and old. Mrs. Anna Burkhardt of Lincoln, Nebr. has been conducting an art class in china painting and water colors for the last six weeks at the A. M. E. parsonage. Some of her work is on sale in one of the leading jewelry stores here. The class has made commendable progress and will exhibit the work at an art studio party Dec. 14th. Subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER, the leading Negro journal of the West. The 100th anniversary of William Lloyd Garrison will be fittingly observed at the A. M. E. church Sunday, Dec. roth. WEIR CITY, KAS. J. S. Sanders, the barber is up and at his chair ready to shave all comcrs. Mrs. Frances Harris, who runs a boarding house on West Main St. had the misfortune of having the large glass in her front door broken last week. Rev. P. J. Jackson, D. D. has returned to Wichita to complete his revival. Mrs. Mattie Glascox wishes to hear from her lost brothers and will be glad to receive any information through letter or PLANDEAKER. The names are Garfield Peirson, last heard of in Anderson, Ala., and Anderson Peirson, last heard of in Birmingham, Ala. Rev. R. F. Berry went to Vinita, I. T. last week to visit his sister-in-law. Ed Reed is on the sick list. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. Members of Eureka lodge, No. 19. A. F. and A. M., are arranging to banquet their wives, daughters and friends during the holidays. This promises to be the swellest affair of the season. The Twentifth Century Dancing academy will give a grand ball and concert Thanksgiving. Prof. C. Payne will have charge of the floor, Rev. Peirce of Girard was in the city on the 17th. A literary was organized last week at the St. John Baptist church. Mrs. John R. Bush was in the city last week on business. All the churches will render an appropriate program on Thanksgiving. The rally at Cherokee was a success, raising $71. It will be continued from time to time until $700 is raised to complete the new church. Mr. J. A. Robinson, a No.1 tonsorial artist of our city, has just finished furnishing his new shop. The shop has three chairs and two nice porcelain bath tubs, and is one of the finest tonsorial parlors in the Southwest. It will be run strictly cosmopolitan. The entertainment given by Mrs. J. B. Lott at Red Men's hall recently for the benefit of Mt. Olive Baptist church was a grand success. Mr. Thornton of the steam cleaning works, has taken a partner into his business in the person of Mr. E. T. Ellsworth. Success to the new firm. Our churches are progressing nicely with Rev. G. H. Byers in the pulpit at the Coal avenue A. M. E. church and Rev. Brookin pastor of the Mf. Olive Baptist church. Mr. A. B Montgomery recently made a flying trip to Paducah, Ky., for his mother, Mrs. Mary Montgomery, who will make her home with her son and daughter-in-law. Miss Anita Jasper, oldest daughter of W. V. Jasper, of 206 N. Arno, is the only colored student in attendance at the Territorial university, and so far as your scribe is informed, is the first one to attain this honor. We are all proud of her, and only hope that some of our other young folks, encouraged by her efforts, will attain this same honor. John White and wife have bought out the rooming house at 412 W. Copper, have put in new furniture and intend to run a first class place. Mrs. G. H. Byers, who was called to Quindaro, Kan. to the bedside of her mother is expected home before the holidays. Haygood and Coleman is the name of a new firm of house cleaners just organised. These gentlemen have fitted up an office on West Railroad street and have equipped it with both 'phones, Success to the new firm. A great deal of building is going on and consequently lots of work for the right kind of people. OTTAWA, KAN. The week of Jubilee just closed at the A. M. E. church was well attended and a grand success. Quarterly meeting the first Sunday in December at the A. M. E. church. The church has made a splendid report for the quarter, paying all trustee debts and having a surplus in the treasury. The stewards' department is well up also. It has been said that as the church has been so well blessed, more praying is needed. Union services were held at the Third Baptist church Thanksgiving Day. There was much fine art work on exhibition at the Jubilee—painting, drawing, needlework and brickmasonry and brick-making and carpentry. Miss Josephine Martin, who is attending the Conservatory of Music, and also instructing in a number of homes, is indeed a valuable addition to our city. MEMPHIS, TENN. Miss Aletha Cockrell departed this life Saturday night, November 25th, at 11:05 p.m. ;She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cockerel. The funeral was held at the Salem Baptist church, of which she was a member, Sunday. Mr. Joe Tousstall has recovered, after being sick for the past three months. Miss J. E. Loveless has returned from Robinsonville, Miss., where she has been teaching school. Rev. J. P. Poynts of Trenton, Tenn., state deputy grand master of the M. T. of A., is stopping in the The program of the Lexington district Tennessee conference was an excellent one. Mrs. Mary Malone and Miss G. Jones of Barfield, Ark. are the guests of Mrs. George Jones. Mrs. Rachel Haywood and daughter, Miss Alberta, of Tonica, Miss., were guests of Mrs. Lizzie Crosson. W. H. LUCAS, Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me. 123 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA. J. W. RYAN, Times Bldg., Leavenworth, Kansas. AGENT FOR Heim's Famous Beer. Sample Room in Connection. ne careful work sured for ONE- op and see me. TOPEKA. PYAN. Orders Shipped to All Parts of the Country. 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