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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Black Laborers are Treated Shameful in Panama Other Notes of Interest. The dreams of success in the way of high salaries and plenty of work under sanitary conditions on the Panama Canal thought of by colored people of this country in connection with this great waterway, have all been upset by the startling and discouraging accounts existing there for this class of people, published in an article by Poultry Bigelow, author, traveler, and scholar, in the New York Independent of January 4. Mr. Bigelow states that he went to Panama some time ago upon a mission of investigation, and reports that the colored people who have gone there from the West Indies for work on the canal are being treated in a most shameful and inhuman manner. He cites instances where colored people are compelled, on account of poor facilities for housing, to live in swamps of the most unsanitary and unhealthy character, and that they are subject to the most outrageous prejudices by white men who are in authority over certain portions of the work on the canal. He also states that many of the colored people are dying with the dreadful fever which is natural to the climatic conditions there, and that the hospital facilities for the cure of the sick are poor and inadequate. In connection with this article, Secretary of War W. H. Taft issued a letter last Thursday taking Mr. Bigelow to task for some of the statements made and brands his article in many instances as greatly exaggerated with respect to the cruel and inhuman treatment and lack of sanitary facilities. He states that the information Mr. Bigelow received was gotten from men who are disgruntled and who fancy they have reasons for feeling aggrieved at some action taken by those under whose authority the canal is being constructed. This disclaimer of Secretary Taft is the result of a letter addressed to him by President Roosevelt asking for a statement relative to the charges made by Mr. Bigelow in his New York Independent article. It is stated in this connection that a Senate Investigating committee may take this matter up, and Mr. Bigelow summoned to appear as a witness. The outcome is looked for with interest. The long drawn out struggle for the appointment of a successor to Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, is at an end. Reports from the White House Saturday evening indicates that the President has appointed W. T. Vernon, of Quindaro, Kans, to that position upon the expiration of Mr. Lyon's term of service in April. This report also states that the President after investigation of the charges preferred against Mr. Vernon, finds there is not sufficient evidence to sustain them, and being indorsed by the entire Kansas delegation, and seeming, also, to be the most popular candidate in the running, the President decided to give him the place, and his name will shortly be sent to the Senate for confirmation. It is the general opinion here that the President acted wisely, and that since a successor to Mr. Lyons had to be appointed, the place could not have been better filled than by the man selected for it. There is general satisfaction over this selection and Mr. Vernon has the heartiest congratulations of those desirous of seeing him appointed to the position. The following article is taken from TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1906. th Advance Citizen, of Springfield, Ill., of January 6, relative to Rev. E. W. Lampton, Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, located in Washington, D. C.; "At a meeting of the Western Star club held last week, resolutions were adopted severely denouncing Rev. E. W. Lampton, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church connection, formerly of Mississippi, now of Washington. They charge Rev. Lampton to be a man wholly unfit for the position he occupies, and that he is traveling from place to place speaking in disparaging manner of prominent colored men throughout the country, and stirring strife among the colored people. It is said he is making more enemies for the A. M. E. church in this country and doing them more harm than all the other ministers and bishops that are connected with the church." The board of directors of the Manassas Industrial School, Manassas, Va., for colored youths, met yesterday in the city. After the reports of the several committees were read, showing the progress of the work of the school, the details of the coming public meeting in the interest of the institution were discussed. In connection with the explanation of the excellent work of the school during the last twelve years, Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, will discuss "The Success of Negro Education." The meeting will be held in the Congregational church, on the evening of February 14. Rev Edward Everett Hale, chaplain of the Senate, and Mr. Oswald Garrison Willard, president of the Board of Directors, will speak. The board noted with pleasure that President Roosevelt has recognized the worth of the school in the consent to receive at the White House, on the day of the public meeting, a delegation of its pupils and teachers. The public meeting on February 14 will be under the auspices of the board of directors of the Manassas Association, and the object will be to advertise more widely the work that has grown upon the old Bull Run battlefield, arising from a movement among the colored people themselves to better their condition. Mr. Weber Out for Treasurer W F. Weber, who announces himself as candidate for County Treasurer, subject to Republican primaries, March 10, was born in Indiana in 1865 and camo to Shawnee county, Kansas 28 years ago where he has since resided. Mr. Weber carried on, for several years, a book and stationary business and afterwards launched in the grocery business, which he now conducts at 431 Kansas Ave. He has represented the Fourth Ward in the city council for something over two terms, having been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Chainey. Mr. Weber was chairman of the Streets and Walks Committee one of the most important ones in the council. He is amember of the Retail Gtocers Association and has served as president of the same, also as director, which position he is filling at the present time. He is a taxpayer and has contributed much to the upbuilding of the county. Mr. Weber has a host of M. HON. W. F. WEBER. friends who are exerting every effort to land him in the office of County Treasurer. He is industrious and if elected to the office, no one will have cause to regret it. The Charges Were Malicious Lies----Noted Kansas Educator and Leader Was Vindicated at Washington. OVERSTEPPING ALL OPPOSITION!!! WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. TAGAHURY M.T. VERNON QUINDARO MAN JOHN GAY COULD A NOT GET HE A IN THE ROAD The appointment of Prof. W. T. Vernon as Register of the Treasury is the third recognition the colored republicans of the West ever received at the hands of the republican president since the existence of the party. The late C. H. J. Taylor of Kansas City, Kans. was appointed by Grover Cleveland (Democrat) Register of Deeds for the District of Columbia in 1893. Heretofore all the best appointments were given to the south where colored men do not attempt to exercise the elective franchise. Nor could they lend any support to the Republican candidate for president or for congress. The northern and western Negro who voted and supported the ticket had to suck their paws and look on whilst his southern brother knocked down plumbs. The policy of the party to recognize that territory which gives him them the power to control, is just H. T. VERNON GUIMARRO NANS and right. We hope never to see another Negro appointed to any federal office outside of their respective states, who do not attempt to vote. The entire West, irrespective of party, creed, color or condition, is proud of the appointment of Prof.W. T. Vernon to the position of Register of the Treasury. He has meritted the job from every standpoint of a man. A poor, ragged, barefoot, black country boy from the back woods of Missouri, of only a few years ago, who worked and educated himself without the aid or assistance of anyone, has now risen high in the ranks of leadership and progressiveness and is an honor and pride to all good Americans, and an object lesson for other young men who wish to rise in the world and be of service to their fellow men. We regret to say that our city furnished the notoriety and opposition which delayed the appointment for a few days. Of course all states, cities, and towns have a scrubby class who never speak a kind word for any progressive people. This class is always filled with lies and superstition and heresay, in fact, this is the class spoken of in the days of old as blasphemers scandal-mongers, sorcerers, and idolaters. All great men, more or less, have to combat with this class of people on the road of fame. The good citizens of Topeka and the state, took no stock in the intamous charges as they were drawn up and gathered by a few sore heads who could not run a peanut stand if the peanuts were roasted and furnished free of charge. They tried to drag in a lot of good, clean men to make their fifth look clean. These gentlemen soon caught on and hastily corrected the mistakes, like all honorable men will do. We also had a few Judas Iscariots who stood off and aided the scrubby crowd. We are glad Prof. Vernon is too much of a gent eman to even mention or give notice of this element of ignorant scandal vermine. We are proud to know that Prof. Booker T. Washington did not endorse either man for the position for it is not his policy to endorse anyone to the President for any position. With the Register of the Treasury for eight years, the Professor will be able to step down with a few thousand dollars invested in western farms stocked with hogs and cattle and employment for members of his race. This is commensurate with OVERSTREETING ALL OPPOSITION!!! his teaching at Quindaro Industrial School. Hamilton, Long, Duke, Burton and Jones were the most actue and enthusiastic workers against the appointment of Mr. Vernon. N. CHILES. HOWARD FOR Old Soldier Candidates for the Republican Nomination Announcers John L. Howard, a member of Lincoln post, announces his candidacy for Register of Deeds, subject to the Republican primaries March 10. Mr. Howard is an old resident A. H. HON. JOHN L. HOWARD. of this county, having lived here for over thirty-five years. Most of his time has been spent on the farm, but of late years he has lived in Topeka and been actively engaged Take Notice Govern Yourselves Accordingly! in the real estate business and mercantile pursuits. He is looked upon as the old soldiers' candidate and is highly respected by everyone. Mr. Howard has never been a candidate for any office and while he has always been a staunch Republican, giving of his time and means liberally for the good of the party. Mr. Howard is a firm believer in enforcement of all laws on the statute books. He is a member of Shawnee lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F. If elected to the position to which he aspires the affairs of the office will doubtless be conducted with credit to himself and satisfaction to the citizens of Shawnee county. The Chief Executive of Kansas Praises the Holiday Number of The Plaindealer. January 6, 1906. My DEAR SIR: I want to congratulate you on the excellent edition of THE PLAINDEALER last week. It was a great credit to your office and to your paper. The illustrations were good, the make-up attractive, and the writing fine. Cordially yours, E. W. Hoon. WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. TAGHURY COULD NOT GET HE IN THE ROAD HAMILTON Gilluly in the Race Hon, Ross B. Gilluly, who announces himself as candidate for the office of County Attorney subject to Republican, primaries, was born in Jefferson County, Aug. 6, 1871. He was reared on a farm, graduate of the High School at Oskaloosa, attended State University, and was also three years in a law school and was admitted to the bar at Oskaloosa in 1895, at which place he practiced law for two years, after which he moved to Topeka and associated with the law firm of Redden & McKeever. He was a partner of this firm until the death of Mr. Redden. He is now practicing law alone in the Crawford building at Fifth and Jackson. During his four years practice in Topeka, Mr. Gilluly has acted as council for seven important cases, among them being the celebrated Coal Trust case which was taken to the supreme court. He enjoys a lucrative practice and has some of the largest corporations in the county and state as clients. He is a gentleman of high reputation, honest, upright and congenial. He makes friends with every one he meets and has the reputation of being one of the fairest young men, as well as the best in Shawnee county. He is making an active canvass and if push amounts to anything, he will not be far behind when the campaign is over. NUMBER 3. Dr. Caldwell Condems the Popular Educator for Appologizing to the White South. To the Editor: I noticed Prof. W. H. Council's unnecessary apology to the governor of Alabama and the white South for Booker T. Washington's dining with Mr. Wanamaker. If Mr. Council had urged the Negroes of the South to acquire wealth, standing, social position, culture and refinement to such an extent that not only Mr. Wanamaker, but the elect of this world would be glad to entertain them, he would have done considerably better. The white south endeavors to hypnotize the Negro into the false idea of racial inferiority. As a man thinketh, so he is. If you can get a man to think he is a dog or a fool, he will act humble like a dog or make mistakes like fool. When I challenged Mr. Vardaman through your paper to discuss the race question at Jackson, Miss, I would have met him as a man, no more nor less and would have no doubt made a fool of that distinguished gentleman, judging from the stand that he then took on the race question. Because any man that claims that I am not a man is to my mind a fool. And if the other Negroes of America will sit negatively down and fold their hands and let the white South hypnotize them into the idea that they are not men, that is their fault. The constitution says that all men are created free and equal and are endowed with certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We should vote, hold office and, if we feel like it, aspire for any honorable position within the gift of the people and cut off the representation of any section of America that does not allow a full and free exercise of the above named rights. Baird for Register of Deeds Mr. A. M. Baird, who announces himself as a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, is an old and highly respected citizen of Topeka, a lifelong Republican and has been active in politics for years. Mr. Baird is a master mechanic and has been at the machine shops of the Santa Fe for several years. He has spent twenty five years of life in railroad work, and is a boiler maker by trade. He is a resident of the NorthSide and suffered great loss during the flood. Mr. Baird is a heavy taxpayer and has contributed a large share of his time to the upbuildins of Topeka and her citizens. The first time he came into prominence in politics in this state was in 1888 when he introduced Senator Foraker who was campaigning for the Republican party at that time. Mr. Baird's speech was a master peice and he sounded the toocin of the Republican party at that time, which made him one of its great leaders. He has never sought an appointment of elective position until now. Mr. Baird is receiving strong support and expects to be dominated. Detective Lacy Ousted. The case of Detective Sergeant Lacy who was suspended pending investigation of charges against him came to a close last week when, at a meeting of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, before whom the case had been appealed, it was decided that the decision of the trial board dismissing him from the service, should be sustained. Mr. Lacy has made an enviable record as a detective, and was the only colored man attached to the force of detectives in this city. His dismissal is the cause of much regret among the colored people of this community. THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. national society at the House NO PLACE FOR THE NEGRO! Black Laborers are Treated Shameful in Panama Other Notes of Interest. The dreams of success in the way of high salaries and plenty of work under sanitary conditions on the Panama Canal thought of by colored people of this country in connection with this great waterway, have all been upset by the startling and discouraging accounts existing there for this class of people, published in an article by Poultry Bigelow, author, traveler, and scholar, in the New York Independent of January 4. Mr. Bigelow states that he went to Panama some time ago upon a mission of investigation, and reports that the colored people who have gone there from the West Indies for work on the canal are being treated in a most shameful and inhuman manner. He cites instances where colored people are compelled, on account of poor facilities for housing, to live in swamps of the most unsanitary and unhealthy character, and that they are subject to the most outrageous prejudices by white men who are in authority over certain portions of the work on the canal. He also states that many of the colored people are dying with the dreadful fever which is natural to the climatic conditions there, and that the hospital facilities for the cure of the sick are poor and inadequate. In connection with this article, Secretary of War W. H. Taft issued a letter last Thursday taking Mr. Bigelow to task for some of the statements made and brands his article in many instances as greatly exaggerated with respect to the cruel and inhuman treatment and lack of sanitary facilities. He states that the information Mr. Bigelow received was gotten from men who are disgruntled and who fancy they have reasons for feeling aggrieved at some action taken by those under whose authority the canal is being constructed. This disclaimer of Secretary Taft is the result of a letter addressed to him by President Roosevelt asking for a statement relative to the charges made by Mr. Bigelow in his New York Independent article. It is stated in this connection that a Senate Investigating committee may take this matter up, and Mr. Bigelow summoned to appear as a witness. The outcome is looked for with interest. The long drawn out struggle for the appointment of a successor to Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury, is at an end. Reports from the White House Saturday evening indicates that the President has appointed W. T. Vernon, of Quindaro, Kans, to that position upon the expiration of Mr. Lyon's term of service in April. This report also states that the President after investigation of the charges preferred against Mr. Vernon, finds there is not sufficient evidence to sustain them, and being indorsed by the entire Kansas delegation, and seeming, also, to be the most popular candidate in the running, the President decided to give him the place, and his name will shortly be sent to the Senate for confirmation. It is the general opinion here that the President acted wisely, and that since a successor to Mr. Lyons had to be appointed, the place could not have been better filled than by the man selected for it. There is general satisfaction over this selection and Mr. Vernon has the heartiest congratulations of those desirous of seeing him appointed to the position. The following article is taken from . TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 19, 1906. th Advance Citizen, of Springfield, Ill., of January 6, relative to Rev. E. W. Lampton, Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, located in Washington, D. C.; "At a meeting of the Western Star club held last week, resolutions were adopted severely denouncing Rev. E. W. Lampton, financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church connection, formerly of Mississippi, now of Washington. They charge Rev. Lampton to be a man wholly unfit for the position he occupies, and that he is traveling from place to place speaking in disparaging manner of prominent colored men throughout the country, and stirring strife among the colored people. It is said he is making more enemies for the A. M. E. church in this country and doing them more harm than all the other ministers and bishops that are connected with the church." The board of directors of the Manassas Industrial School, Manassas, Va., for colored youths, met yesterday in the city. After the reports of the several committees were read, showing the progress of the work of the school, the details of the coming public meeting in the interest of the institution were discussed. In connection with the explanation of the excellent work of the school during the last twelve years, Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, will discuss "The Success of Negro Education." The meeting will be held in the Congregational church, on the evening of February 14. Rev Edward Everett Hale, chaplain of the Senate, and Mr. Owald Gurrison Willard, president of the Board of Directors, will speak. The board noted with pleasure that President Roosevelt has recognized the worth of the school in the consent to receive at the White House, on the day of the public meeting, a delegation of its pupils and teachers. The public meeting on February 14 will be under the auspices of the board of directors of the Manaesas Association, and the object will be to advertise more widely the work that has grown upon the old Bull Run battlefield, arising from a movement among the colored people themselves to better their condition. Mr. Weber Out for Treasurer W F. Weber, who announces himself as candidate for County Treasurer, subject to Republican primaries, March 10, wgs born in Indiana in 1865 and camo to Shawnee county, Kansas 28 years ago where he has since resided. Mr. Weber carried on, for several years, a book and stationary business and afterwards launched in the grocery business, which he now conducts at 431 Kansas Ave. He has represented the Fourth Ward in the city council for something over two terms, having been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Councilman Chainey. Mr. Weber was chairman of the Streets and Walks Committee one of the most important ones in the council. He is a member of the Retail Gtocers Association and has served as president of the same, also as director, which position he is filling at the present time. He is a taxpayer and has contributed much to the upbuilding of the county. Mr. Weber has a host of T. H. HON. W. F. WEBER. friends who are exerting every effort to land him in the office of County Treasurer. He is industrious and if elected to the office, no one will have cause to regret it. The Charges Were Malicious Lies----Noted Kansas Educator and Leader Was Vindicated at Washington. OVERSTEPPING ALL OPPOSITION !!! WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. TAGARBURY H. T. VERNON QUIMBARRE APRS AMILION COULD NOT GET HI BACK IN THE ROAD The appointment of Prof. W. T. Vernon as Register of the Treasury is the third recognition the colored republicans of the West ever received at the hands of the republican president since the existence of the party. The late C. H. J. Taylor of Kansas City, Kans. was appointed by Grover Cleveland (Democrat) Register of Deeds for the District of Columbia in 1893. Heretofore all the best appointments were given to the south where colored men do not attempt to exercise the elective franchise. Nor could they lend any support to the Republican candidate for president or for congress. The northern and western Negro who voted and supported the ticket had to suck their paws and look on whilst his southern brother knocked down plumbs. The policy of the party to recognize that territory which gives him them the power to control is just H.T. VERNON GUINNESS MRS. and right. We hope never to see another Negro appointed to any federal office outside of their respective states, who do not attempt to vote. The entire West, irrespective of party, creed, color or condition, is proud of the appointment of Prof. W. T. Vernon to the position of Register of the Treasury. He has meritted the job from every standpoint of a man. A poor, ragged, barefoot, black country boy from the back woods of Missouri, of only a few years ago, who worked and educated himself without the aid or assistance of anyone, has now risen high in the ranks of leadership and progresiveness and is an honor and pride to all good Americans, and an object lesson for other young men who wish to rise in the world and be of service to their fellow men. We regret to say that our city furnished the notoriety and opposition which delayed the appointment for a few days. Of course all states, cities, and towns have a scrubby class who never speak a kind word for any progressive people. This class is always filled with lies and superstition and heresay, in fact, this is the class spoken of in the days of old as blasphemers scandal-mongers, orcerers, and idolaters. All great men, more or less, have to combat with this class of people on the road of fame. The good citizens of Topeka and the state, took no stock in the intamous charges as they were drawn up and gathered by a few sore heads who could not run a peanut stand if the peanuts were roasted and furnished free of charge. They tried to drag in a lot of good, clean men to make their filth look clean. These gentlemen soon caught on and hastily corrected the mistakes, like all honorable men will do. We also had a few Judas Iscariots who stood off and aided the scrubby crowd. We are glad Prof. Vernon is too much of a gent eman to even mention or give notice of this element of ignorant scandal vermins. We are proud to know that Prof. Booker T. Washington did not endorse either man for the position for it is not his policy to endorse any one to the President for any position. With the Register of the Treasury for eight years, the Professor will be able to step down with a few thousand dollars invested in western farms stocked with hogs and cattle and employment for members of his race. This is commensurate with OVERSTEPPING ALL OPPOSITION !!! his teaching at Quindaro Industrial School. Hamilton, Long, Duke, Burton and Jones were the most actiue and enthusiastic workers against the appointment of Mr. Vernon. N. CHILES. HOWARD FOR REGISTER. Old Soldier Candidate for the Republican Nomination Announces. John L. Howard, a member of Lincoln post, announces his candidacy for Register of Deeds, subject to the Republican primaries March 10. Mr. Howard is an old resident J. HON. JOHN L. HOWARD. of this county, having lived here for over thirty-five years. Most of his time has been spent on the farm, but of late years he has lived in Topeka and been actively engaged in the real estate business and mercantile pursuits. He is looked upon as the old soldiers' candidate and is highly respected by everyone. Mr. Howard has never been a candidate for any office and while he has always been a staunch Republican, giving of his time and means liberally for the good of the party. Mr. Howard is a firm believer in enforcement of all laws on the statute books. He is a member of Shawnee lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F. If elected to the position to which he aspires the affairs of the office will doubtless be conducted with credit to himself and satisfaction to the citizens of Shawnee county. GOV. HOCH LIKES IT! The Chief Executive of Kansas Praises the Holiday Number of The Plaindealer. January 6, 1806. Mr. Nick Chiles, Topeka, Kansas. My Dear Sir: I want to congratulate you on the excellent edition of THE PLAINDEALER last week. It was a great credit to your office and to your paper. The illustrations were good, the make-up attractive, and the writing fine. Cordially yours, E. W. Hoon. WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. TAGASURY COULD NOT GET HE A IN THE ROAD HAMILTON Gilluly in the Race Hon, Ross B. Gilluly, who announces himself as candidate for the office of County Attorney subject to Republican, primaries, was born in Jefferson County, Aug. 6, 1871. He was reared on a farm, graduate of the High School at Oskaloosa, attended State University, and was also three years in a law school and was admitted to the bar at Oskaloosa in 1895, at which place he practiced law for two years, after which he moved to Topeka and associated with the law firm of Redden & McKeever. He was a partner of this firm until the death of Mr. Redden. He is now practicing law alone in the Crawford building at Fifth and Jackson. During his four years practice in Topeka, Mr. Gilluly has acted as council for seven important cases, among them being the celebrated Coal Trust case which was taken to the supreme court. He enjoys a lucrative practice and has some of the largest corporations in the county and state as clients. He is a gentleman of high reputation, honest, upright and congenial. He makes friends with every one he meets and has the reputation of being one of the fairest young men, as well as the best in Shawnee county. He is making an active canvass and if push amounts to anything, he will not be far behind when the campaign is over. NUMBER 3. Dr. Caldwell Condems the Popular Educator for Appologizing to the White South. To the Editor: I noticed Prof. W. H. Council's unnecessary apology to the governor of Alabama and the white South for Booker T. Washington's dining with Mr. Wanamaker. If Mr. Council had urged the Negroes of the South to acquire wealth, standing, social position, culture and refinement to such an extent that not only Mr. Wanamaker, but the elect of this world would be glad to entertain them, he would have done considerably better. The white south endeavors to hypnotize the Negro into the false idea of racial inferiority. As a man thinketh, so he is. If you can get a man to think he is a dog or a fool, he will not humble like a dog or make mistakes like fool. When I challenged Mr. Vardaman through your paper to discuss the race question at Jackson, Miss., I would have met him as a man, no more nor less and would have no doubt made a fool of that distinguished gentleman, judging from the stand that he then took on the race question. Because any man that claims that I am not a man is to my mind a fool. And if the other Negroes of America will sit negatively down and fold their hands and let the white South hypnotize them into the idea that they are not men, that is their fault. The constitution says that all men are created free and equal and are endowed with certain inalienable rights, among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We should vote, hold office and, if we feel like it, aspire for any honorable position within the gift of the people and cut off the representation of any section of America that does not allow a full and free exercise of the above named rights. D. E. CALDWELL. Baird for Register of Deeds Mr. A. M. Baird, who announces himself as a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, is an old and highly respected citizen of Topeka, a lifelong Republican and has been active in politics for years. Mr. Baird is a master mechanic and has been at the machine shops of the Santa Fe for several years. He has spent twenty five years of life in railroad work, and is a boiler maker by trade. He is a resident of the North Side and suffered great loss during the flood. Mr. Baird is a heavy taxpayer and has contributed a large share of his time to the upbuildinfi of Topeka and her citizens. The first time he came into prominence in politics in this state was in 1888 when he introduced Senator Foraker who was campaigning for the Republican party at that time. Mr. Baird's speech was a master pulse and he sounded the tocsin of the Republican party at that time, which made him one of its great leaders. He has never sought an appointment of elective position until now. Mr. Baird is receiving strong support and expects to be nominated. Detective Lacy Ousted. The case of Detective Sergeant Lacy who was suspended pending investigation of charges against him came to a close last week when, at a meeting of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, before whom the case had been appealed, it was decided that the decision of the trial board dismissing him from the service, should be sustained. Mr. Lacy has made an enviable record as a detective, and was the only colored man attached to the force of detectives in this city. His dismissal is the cause of much regret among the colored people of this community. ee ek . 7 a laine. Ne ae eee ee eee RR ae Pantene is ~ Re < . ES “FR ery Eee Rial 4 . di MEXICO, MO. _ Misses Macy and Lela Peach o Calgsobja, Mo. were guests of the! | sister, Mrs. KL. Sraith. Levi Riley of Des Moines, Ia - ppeat several days with relatives lee week, + Miss N,F. Caves, assisted by Mic ' Pringie and Mrs, Griffin, faraishec music for the achool concert giver wy Prof, Sneed and Diss Tarner o Contralis, Me. Letha Walter and Harrison Dovg lass returned to Lincoln Iustitute last week. Allie Brown returned to Sedaliz Bunday. Prof, Ross spent a few hours with friends last week, as he was passing through from the state meeting in Jefferson City to Montgomery. Miss Lulu Covington returned to Weatern cotlege Thursday of last week, OMrs. Mildred Sullivan of Sedalia, spent severe] weeks with her brother, Jomes Pringle, and family. G.W. Washington spent several days in Columbia, guest of Mrs. A. B. Moore, Mrs. Susie McDonald entertained quite a number of friends last Thars- day evening. Mrs, William Young has returned toherbome in St. Louis, after a pleasant visit with relatives. A pleasant social cvent was the party givenon Tuesday evening of Jast week at the home of Mrs. J. G. Hapse. James Rodgers and Bay Bass vis- ited in Keokuk, In, last week. WICHITA, KANS. Mr. George Allen, who has been visiting for several weeks in the city, has returned to his homein Memphis, Tenn, Mrs. I, J. Poster has been in Car: thage, Mo. the past two weeks. The laches of the Willing Worken society of the A. MM. E. church enter tained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. E, Landrum, Jack Robinson, who visited dur ing the week with bia daughter, Mrs E. Miller, returned to his home it Exid, Okla. Mrs. H. Lewis haa been quite il for several days. The B.W.T. club met Wednes. day aftesnoon at the home of Mrs. A, Morris. Mre. L. Catr Jeft Thursday for a business frip to Joplin, Mc, The Nozart club gave a ball at Red Men's ball Tuesday evening. The ladies of the G. I A, club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. S. W, Jonze, G. H. Young will erect a brick building on his property on Main and Elm streets. The funeral service of Mies Amelia Thompson was held Sunday after- noon atthe A. M. E, church. She was held in high esteem and will be missed by a large circle of frends who extend their sympathies to the bereaved family. The reception tendered Wedncs- day atthe home of Mrs, Thomas Glover in honor of her brother and hie wife, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lillis of St. Charles, Mo, wosa tnost de dightlal sucialevent, ‘The fternoon calters were received from one to tive p. m.and in the evening a reception wauheld from 7.30 to 11. ‘There were 325 invitations extended. A number of out of town guests were present. Dainty favers were Blven the guests and an elegant end clab orate lunches n was served ‘The mstallation of theG LOOT, and the Houschol fad Ruth was held Wedneaday evening at Odd Pellowe hall, after which & grand fenst wes partaken of and enjoyed by the mem: bers aud a number of their frienete MEMPHIS, TENN, My, A. S, Fleming, secretary of the Edmondson Home Improvement company, Edmondson, Ark., was the guest of Mrs. A. P, Childs, Dr, Barabon and wife of Mariana stopped with Rev, J, J. Scott. A host of distinguished ladies and Gentlemen were present at a granc reception teadered Dr, Barabon and wile by Mrs. Bcott. Mz, W. W. Gilliam has recovered from a serious illness of two months. we) tictie atide Pad YR ie ieee, @ Ae bell adtten “wah tt Ate ae; ] * Misa Birdy Hoat ef Humboldt, ‘Tenn. is visiting Miss Cora Nixon, Mr, Lewis Moses has recovered from a two weeks filness and has re- sumed his duties as janitor at the Beale street market, Mrs. H. Jackson has moved her millinery atore to 34 Beale street. She isthe only colored milliner in the city, Wateh for her adv. which will appear very soon, Misa May Alten of Decatur, Ala. was the guost of Mra. HI. L Brown. Mr. Carey Wilkerson departed thie lite Friday, Jan'y Oth. He was ac- cider tally shot some two weeks azo, which caused gangrene. resulting in his death, Mr. J. Hall, a successtul business man of Big Crech, Ark,, was in the city recently on business, Mrs. KE, Wall has returned after asix weeks visit ia Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. W. W. Lauderdale hae re turned from a visit in Covington, Mr. W. J, Crawford of West Point Miss, fs visiting his sister, Mrs. R. Seott. WLIR CITY, KANS, D. L. Borders returned from Kan- sas City, where he attended the fun: eral of bis cousin, The writer was made proud by a gift of a fine walking cane by D, L. Borders. Mr, Will Berry became unbalanced in mind not long since and was taken to Columbus and placed in custody of officers. Mr. K. C. Coker visited his family afew days. Mr, Calvin Stuart has a mighty sick child. Mr. J. Sanders and other K. of P. boys made a trip to Mineral cecently and imadeten or fifteennew members BOUT MCALESIER, i, i. Mrs. Hart and family reiurned home to Paris, Tex, last Tuesday - On last Friday evening Mrs. An nie Cdewards entertained in honor o Miss Bertha A. Harding of Chicks sha. The evening was spent in lit erary games and music. At 10.301 five-course luncheon was served and all left with merry hearts, Mrs Edwards and Miss Mayme Thomp son understand the art of entertain ‘ing. Mrs. Bessie Robertson entertained Rev, and Mrs, Brookins and theie daughter, Miss Bertha Harding at dinner Monday, Mr. A.W. G, Sango of Muskogee, Mre. Iivans of Ft. Smith and Mr, S St. Clair of Porttand, Oregon were guests of Mrs. Fannie Curry, Mrs, Jackeon of Guthrie spents few dayx with her daughter, Mrs, H., A. Guess, The Latiea Missionary society, under the leadership of Mrs. Laues Johnson,i9 doing good work, Ward's chapel A. M. 2. church wancceeding meely in laying plans for the future, COLUMBUs, KANS, Prof, Kenoly of Joplin, is teaching the fourth ward school, Our eub- scription school haw stopped stnce weare tohavea colored teacher! We thank Mrs, Rue Bedell for the effort she made forthe race by her teaching our et.becraption school fer a mere pittance. Qutrea number of the K, of P, from Galena, Columbus and Weir wentdo Mincral last Maiday might fo assist im snifiating nine candi- dates, After the work bountiful reynst was werved, | dhe Court of Calanthe will have their installanon Wednesday night, Jan. bp. Solomon Harwell will leave this week for Independence, probably to make it his future home, Lertha Palmer, the six year old daughter of Mra, Gime Sauth oee Valaer, was fataly buied ast Thuraday morning while trying to starta firowithecoal oil, ‘lhe moth: erwas absent, Noone left at home but three children, ages two rix and elght years reapectifully. = ‘The child’s sceams did not attract aay of the neighbors; itran from the bonse and jumped Ina puddle o water, Not a vestige of clothing wasieftonhe body, She died in agony at eight o'clock Inthe even. ing, Ome Palmer, as she fe bette: known, itagrass widow snd Isin' poor circumetances, | The G.T.C. gave a grand ball at the old opera house Thureday. ee ee C. J. July, the resently appointed instructor in blacksmithing at the government Indian Schools, is a graduate of Tuskegee. He is not only an artist at the trade but is alae a yery congenial gentleman to mect. Dr. Harris of Wichita passed through our oitya few days agu enroute to Fi Paso where he intends gntering suit against the C. R, 1A PR. syatem for refusing to honoe a ticket tor this gentleman on one of their trains very recently while enroute to California, Mr.and Mrs. George Plumb of Loe Bageles are recent arrivals in our city, they naving come here for the benefit of Mrs, Plumb’s health. W.A. Kirk, one of our popular train porters, ia on thesick list, The Tonsorial Parlors and Bath, recently opened up by Messrs. Rob- inson Sc Rramlett, is doing = most successful businese. They have sa their assistants B. Lott, of Bt. Louis, and Harry Banks of Denver. YALE ITEMS. Kwilke Sakkan and wife stopped in Yale for two nights and gave two entertainments. Mr. Sakkan isa native of South Africa and this is his second visit to our town. He had stereoptican veiws and illustra. ted songs. Mrs. Yarbrough returned from Kansas City last week where she has been visiting her aunt during the holidays. There willbe quarterly meeting atA.M, E> Church Sunday, Rev. Ransom, P. E, presiding. Miss Jamea Gallaway who has been a resident of Pittsburg for the paat four months has returned to her home to stay. ATCHISON. Mrs. Bertha Barnett is quite ill and has been for the past two weeka, The different churches are hold- ing revival meetings. Rev. George of Texasis assisting Rev, Terell. He is an excellent revivalist. Joe Wilson of Western University spent a few days of last week in the city, the guest of Miss Cammie Wilson, Kev. J. H. Morris, of S, Omaha, apenta few days inthe city this week, fh} yy fe g ; O26 eA eel Ae fen deme all over the United States, fr awd volume of acatly ot Pager and eelle for 250, Sent dy mail for o5c. “A Reference Bouk ef unui yaluc, almost indisy enealde to any man of — Tusinesn, or 43 the [profcvaiuna, It coutaiuy information on mote than 1,000 timely topic and presenta over 10,090 facts such as arive daly for anawering, Llection statistics, agricul: tural, financial, cducational, rait: roads, shipping, e1v,, etc, through all tho fist of topics where new figures are most valuable, 34 columne of index, Bend for thie “Standard Am- erican Annusl."—Addrees ‘THE WORLD, Pulitzer Building, New York City. eee See No doabt you have all read the article published by Walter Miller inthe Wichita Searchlight, saying that I, Boma Jones, was suspended from the Tabernacle order. This ebarge is not true. I bave witnesses that I quit that order the first Tharsday in October last. My reasons for Seaving the Tabernacle lodge were that I did not think it right for one pereon to hold the office of chiet presider or daughter hgh priest and be the treasurer, tov, Theold members asked me if 1 thought it was right, and 1 told them that it was not right for one persen to hold both oftces, Then the D, H. B raised a big fuss with ine and 1 quit that very day, it being the first Thursday In October, Mre. Mattic Miller sent two of her committee to me to see if ] would come back, and I refused to xo back, and asked them to remove my name from the roll, and they did so third Thursday im Octobes, Why did she send for me, if I was suspended? No, it wasa cowardly act, publishing a poor woman's name allover the state because she and her husband both fell out with her about the treasure. Mr. Miller bas no coubt forgotten thathe himself was suspended for ninety years. Jsaid in the church that the lodge is five or six years old. No one bas died, none sick; now, what bas become of the money? After the committee reported to Mrs. Miller that I would not come back, and that I did not think it was eight for her to keep our money, she and her husband published a false- hood on the face of it, and sent it all over the state that I, Emma Jones, was suspended. It isa black false- hood, and I bave proved toallin Wichita with my witnesses and [ talk in both churches, Methodist. I have told the whole truth and noth- ing but the truth, so help me God. Now, Mr. and Mrs. Milles want Mrs. Jones to come and apologize to them for talking in the churches, orthey will sue me for damages _ Whena man publishes a woman he ought to know what he is doing, and not pick up a married lady who stands well in the community, then draw his gun on my husband becauee he told him he cid not treat me right, Mr. and Mrs Miller also forged people’s aames asa committee and they did not know it. Nothing of the kind ever happened in the order and they did not sign their names im his paper, but 1am brave enough to sign my name. Enna 1. Jost. PITTSBURG, Mrs. R. ID) Gorham entertained the Booker I, Washington club at her home on North Broadway street ‘Thursday afternoon from 2 until 5 P. m, Attera pleasant session, ail expressed themselves as highly entertained with music and games, ‘The club adjourned to meet with Mra. Henry Cole, 309 West Eleventh strect, Jan, 25, . Rev.J.H.Richardson House Mover and Builder AN work guoranteed, Prompt attention given to all out of town work, Kes. Itilian Ave., South Tort Pickering. Memphis Bhonw 37 MIMEMIS FINN The Little Gem Restaurant, tos WANSTS AVENEL | btuet-clase plice for a | eytare meator lunch. Ive cream and cagtir w. H. Henderson, | PROPRIETOR. KALLITHRIX PARLOR NAIR GOODS, MAIR OR- NAMENTS, NEW POMPA.- DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, TAPES, FRIZZES AND BANGS.~man~ MRS, M. L. FIELD, 819 KANSAS AVE, “A Town of Splendid Opportunities” In an address before the people of Boley, Prof, J. C. Liftwich said, “Boley is the Negroes’ paradise,’’ Thas is a business man’s way of saying what he knows about a place. BOLEY is an agricultural and commercial sestcr of quite an immensity of country, as wellas a large population of colored people, there is a great many things you ought to know about: Its wondersul opportunities for profitable invest- meat. Its opportunities for fruit, truck and stock growing. Its delight{ul and healthful climate, The Boley Business Men's Club is an organi- zation of vigerous men with an ambition to give you any information along these lines. Its no trouble to answer questions. Write today for anything you want to know to the Boley Business Mens Club Boley,, Indian Territory. b.. INSURED? wt ve ou eae yw YARN «Knights and Ladies F 4 ; | iy y w ow of Protection yaezA) A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANOE eres SOCIETY y ns , —————— bss Incorporated Under the Lawes of Kanaas, Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue policia for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 30, This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. Every intelligent Negro enould carry some Ingurance. We want good, live, hustling agente in cvery town. Write at once] for terms. ‘Liberal terms to the right persons, The Knights and Ladies of Protection, Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. P, C, Thomas, Nat'l Supt. James M, Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas J.H. CHILDERS, Nafl Sec., | Headquarters: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Cheap Trips Southwest If you've never been Southwest to Okluboma, Indian ‘Seriitery ot ‘Texiw—there {ea treat in store for you, Besides escaping the wintery weather here, a tip now may prove of far yicater hunent to yuu. There are more and Vetter opportunities for mak’ng money- for howe bulding, in the Southwest today an anywhere else, You haveonly to geton the ground to provetute, Rates Cheaper than Ever via Missouri, Kansas & Texas R’y. On Veluuary ath and) 2oth, most lines will wcll both one way and round trip Uchets at esceptionally low rates, Tf your nearest railroad agent cannut give you the 1atce, wante me for purticntars. It you're in anyway interested in the southwest, Pd like te rend yeu my paper The Coming Country.” Address W. S, ST, GEORGE, General Passenger Agent Box Dla sr, LOvis, MO e hots are on eae Creryw hare, via | ywler SsovLiwent® “THE KEYSTONE," RESTAVRANT AND CAFE First-class service, Short orders aapecialty, When in Kansas City, call ond see me, If you're pleased tell your friends, ifpot tell me, R. S. STREET, Prop. | 1204 B. BIGHTEENTH 6, [Go to.. | H: BROWN, | The Grocer Fine Groceries—Just Opened | Lverything Freah—Give us a Trial, | HOME "PHONE 1282, $31 Joplie At. JOPLIN, MO, SS ‘Mme. De Vaul hata . Vincent’s School of highclase taulering Tatition reasonable. Write for information, f2n1z Waalut St. RANSAS CITY, MO ———— fe Dirst clase Hotel With) Peiscnalie Rates me Me a = oy 5g = eB pe ey ah ’ erste > Bing ae as Secigyeke Ob: are FA Aah Oak Leaf Hotel Vast sete Baty Bartroad DENSI LUCK ft top Old friends all expected—New frienda all all invited, VINITA, I, Te _—————$ CG. E. Anderson, Pool and Hilliard Parlor, Cigara and Tobacco, Headquarters for those who wish a nicetime. When sn Pittsburg give bim a call, 205 EAST THIRD &TREET, . WH. EB. JACKSON, M. De Puysioian axp Surazon OMee 606 Mansns Ave, L.618IND, TOPEKA, KANSAS ee Batt Pmone sogr Main OFFICR nogns| tiheve a. fod. Phone 8. [7010 FP, M. J. M, JAMISON, M.D., PitysiclAN AND SURGEON Kaumining Poyuician of the Katghis aed Ladies Sctlos, (eee. to desseses women ned private descases, @Nico sad Residence, 327 Mavisow HtReer, O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. « yv-toran anp Suragon — 923 Kamens Ave, Meth Phone 774 Calle anewored day and aight, Office Hours{ 2to 4and 7 to 8p.m. MNesidence 1535 Van furen, @ticoorer Leo's Drug atore Dil Kas, Ave i NEWS OF THE WEEK, ; St. John’s church will hold its an: nual rally Sunday. — T. G, Banks of Wichita spent Mon. day in the city on business, Miss Mamie Elliott has gone to Keataville to visit her mother, Mra. Lea Anderson spent laat week in Wichita. Mrs, Lizzie Phelps has returned from a three weeks visit to Columbus, Mrs, Corinne Barnes of Chicago isthe guest of her brother, J, M. Wright. Edgar Holloway is seriously il at his home on Washington streets. Mase. Elizabeth Turner ‘a very ill at her home north of the city. Peter Spotts and «laughter, both of whom have been very ill, arc conva- lescent. The Willing Workers entertained at St, John’s church Monday night, serving a delicious Junch tor 10 cents. Mrs. B. T, Alexander, who had an operation performed last weck is slowly improving. —_— Spencer Hawkins, after spending several months in St. Louis building the St. James A. M. E. church,a $12,000 edifice, returned home last Saturday. Mrs. Mary Pegg and children, after spending several weeks in the city with relatives and friends, returned to Omaha Friday. ” Mra. Anna Smith accompanied to Topeka for burial the remains of her husband, Roy Smith, who died in Oakland, Cal, Mr. and Mrs. Eilis of St, Charles, Mo. is the guest of Mra. G. W. Guy this week. The little son of Thomas Payne died Tucsday morning at the family home on Fast Twelfth street. Meadames Drusilla Merritt and Gertrude Owens of Kansas City ore visiting Mrs. Clarence Mass. The next meeting vill) be with Migs A, Sneed, 215 West Filth street, , The Sewing Cirele met Wednesday atSt. Joln's A.M T.church, whero a nice Inuch wasserved for the small stm of tun centy. The attendance at these gatherings should be Jarger in order to encourage the ladies in their work for the church, G. W. Kellogg of Omaha and I R, Kellogg of St. Louis arrived in the city Monday, being called here by the death of their sister, Mrs. Annie Byers, who departed thia life last Sunday morning at her late home, 205 Jackson street, aged 43 years. The funeral was held Tues day afternoon from the unc ertaking rooms of Btonsireet and Hamilton, — Sergeant Bled oe, Sergeant Briggs, Corpwral Sampson and Mr, Douglasa of Ft, Riley, B, Buchner and wife were pleasantly entertained by Miss $5,000 Reward will be paid to any person who can find one atom of opium, chloral, morphine, cocaine, ether or chloroform or their derivatives in any, of Dr. Miles’ Remedies, This reward is offered be- cause certain unscrupulous persons make false statements about these remedies. It is understood that this reward applies only to goods purch- ased in the open market, which have not been tampered with. Dr. Miles’ remedies cure by their strengthening and invig- orating effect upon the nervous system, and not by weakening the nerves. “f consider that there are no better Temedica put up than Dr, Miles’ Nervine, Anti-Palin Puls, and Nerve nnd Liver Ville, We have used them for jears, and. recommend them to many othere My wife ix uxing the hervine, and considers it the beat medicine In tho world A lady, friend of ming, who was almost a total nores ous wreck, through my carnest solicls {ition has used several bottles of the Nervine with wonderful rests” WAL CROML, Salt Lake City, Uta. Dr, Miles’ Antl-Pain Plile are sold by we druggist, who wilt quarantee that he firat package will benefit. bf It falls, he will return your money. $3 doses, 23 cents. "Never sold in bulk, Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Ogeal Wilson Saturday evening at her home on Jachson streot. Mr. Douglass furnished some charming music at the piano, and whist was enjoyed until a late hour. Mr. Nathaniel Jeltz was married ta Miss Pearl White, a few weeks ago, at Weatherford, O. T. The groom is a nephew of F, L. Jeltz, of this city, and has a number of friends here who wish the couple much joy. Miss Maggie Johneou, sieter-in- law of Mrs, Maggie Adams, returned to her home in Guthrie, Oklahoma last week, after visiting several daye in Topeka, Rey. and Mra. T, J. Carr were pleasantly surprised Wednesday evening by a number of members and friends of the First African Bap- tist church, who called on them at their home on Liberty street. After presenting the minister numerous packages, the company enjoyed an hour or more of social conversaticn, enlivened with music by Miss Mattie Sneed, Rev. Carr and Clarence Bradshaw, Mr, and Mrs. James Parks enter- tained at dinner Tuesday at their home in Vinewood, complimentary to Mrs. De Cleu of Carrailton, Mo. The guests present were Rev. Ed- wards, Mr, and Mrs, Ellis, Mrs. Guy and her sister, Mrs. Alexander, Mr. David Chiles, Mrs, M. Chiles and little Miss Thelma Chiles, ASWELL AFA, Mis. MAGGIE ADAMS OF THE POTTER HOTEL ROVATTY LNUIRIAINAS The social pice for 1900 war ret Wednesday evening when Mrs, Migsre Adams, the genial horters of the Potter Hotcl, thew opan the doors of tat popular hortelry to the entertimmant of abugemmnber of her tricnds, ‘The early hours of the evening wore spent: in imusie and socilconversiton, after whieh the gnests repured te the dining reo where Wak xerved at repist (die: memory cat wit: wall dwell PURLICATION NOTICE, Th the District Court of shawnee County, Waneas, Laura Miiedich, Platatitt, | vn No.2 5024, | Charlex Vrreditch, Defendant. State of Nanos to the defendant, Charles Mricdrich, you are herehy notified that you have Lean xued in the above named court by the plaintiff, Laura Friedrick, and that you must anawer her petition filed thereinon or before the 23rd day of February, 1900, or naid petition will Le taken aa true and Judgment rendered divorcing gaid plaintiff from you, the said defendant, on the grounds of abandonment, non- support aud ernet and inhuman treatment, and for coats of suit. Laura Mriedrick, Plaiatiff, By Jas. C, Salyor, her attorney, Attest: I, S. Curtis, Clerk, ! i ¢ Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co., OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. OFFICE: 18 West Okmulgee Avenue, | Muskogee, Indian Territory. 3 CAPITAL, $100,000. A SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have proven their ability to succeed in business, and con- : ducted on a sound business basis according to the regular business customs applicable to that particu- : lar business is about all that any THINKING NAN would wish’ 2 : The Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Houschold Gcods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Musical Instruments. : R. H, WATERFORD, President. Hi, N. JOHNSON, Secretary. J. E JOHNSON, Gen. Mgr. > ; > long with all participants, The menu served was as follows: Oyster Soup, Crackers, Olives, Pickles, Chicken Salad with Lettuce, Not Biscuit, Potato Salad, Fruited Gelatin, Cake, Punch, Ice Cream, Black Coffee. A souvenir card with a verse wae presented to cach gucat, and cach guest inecribed a verse and hie or her name upon a beautiful Japanese napkin and presented it to the hostess. Toasts to the hostess and all who assisted in this brilliant affair were delivered by Col. John M. Brown, Judge A. M. Thomas and Prof. G, A. Page, which were masterpieces of oratory, wit and humor. Mrs. Adams was ably assisted in entertaining by Mrs, Geo, Raimey, Mrs, Patsy Love, Mr, J, F, Arm- strong, Mies Jeasie layne and Miss Mabel Young. Music for the! occasion was furnished by Mra. J. S. Bass. Those present were Col. and Mrs. Jolin M, Brown, Mr, and Mrs.John M. Wright, Prof, and Mra. G. A. Page, Mr, and Mes. Jas, Richard. son, Mr. and Mrs, Jolin 8, Basa, Mr.and Mra, Geo. D, Raimey, Mrs, Cora B. Shepard, Min, Win, EL. Moody, Mrs, Cora Ole Burnes of Chicago, Mixw Viola Moody, Mixa i. May Jefferson, Menus. dow, A. Butler, Ernest MeCaunphell, J.P. Anuatrong, John UH. Upshaw, Wm. U. Moore, Miank A, Iariz, A, M, Shomax, JM, Dorsey, J timex IT, Ulay borne, Jr, and Jas. Maytor. Jom Hive Pres 1 Bettis Se Gatton e Mins 11 Patties Patataner ste vac, AFRO-AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB The mort fashionable and up todateclab housein the gieat douthweet. Theat cal aml professional he ul- quarters, 126 W Doveias. WICHITA, KS, A Special Holiday Gift. AS TO THELEOPARD’S SPOTS My KELLY MID EER, Howard Untveratty, Warhington 1,0 An able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, Jr., {upon the Negrorace. Every Negro man, woman and child should read it: Mailed copy 16c. Sendto | ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO., QLINDARO, KANS FOR... A PROSPEROUS BUSINSS — ate in the best town in Kannan, An Thave more business than Tecan look after, I will sell my interest in the UNION GROCERY COMPANY Corner of Seventh and Union Strecte, Ma, John Bliss, my partner, is 3 perfect gentleman, andeny person buy ing my _ interest which is half, would not regret the in- vestment. Come seo for pourself or address Foster Williams 1023 8S, Wannut Sirxut, COFFEY VILLE, - KAS. Fraternal Headquarters Gentlemen’s Buffet. * WINES AND LIQUORS. » ED. BRADFORD, Praprretor 301 Indapenten eo Ave WANSAS CITY, 2 MISSOURI, PUBLICATION NOVICE, Inthe Distrnt Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Ruth Coursey, Plaintiff, vs Claud Coersey, Defendant, ‘Tho above named defendant will take notice that he has been sucd hy the plaintiff, Ituth Coursey, fora divorce upon the grounds of alan. donment and gross neglect of duty; and that he must on or befure Janu: ary 13th, 1906, plead or anawer the petition filed by the plaintill in above entitled action in said court, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. Ruri Coursey, Plaintif, By J. R. McNary, Att’y for Plaintiff, L.M.Penwell, a a TEST Undertaker. Firat-clasa in every particular, Prompt ReTVICc, Both Phones 192 6511 Quincy Street == WU = a ? FOR SALE 2 A fine corn and cotton farm, 7} miles from 4 Guthrie, 90 acres in cultivation, balance 2 good timber land. A 2-room house and a 3 stable. The timber on this iarm will pay 3 for it. 14 miles to a colored church, Price 3 $2500. Will accept a payment of $500 = down and give liberal terms on the balance. 1 = For further information address S : C, S. FOWLER, §& : GUTHRIE, OKLA, ALAN SUNPLEPNATRINAUNAEN UNA QLTRAPA UN ADENAUL PLURAL TPL A NELSGN’S STRAIGHTINE NATURE'S CREAT HAIR DRESSING Hales Gore A . us SS: ars GR EA Ponertil Harsh Ghee" 1h" owerrl ee RA, ie \ounige siubbora SF fed ate HAIR ath a Me we en WW sea Ve” Grower Soft and We 2-7 Vey | gf AMR ANY and Piiant er Hine ADS i) Positive Cure 2 gfte s and Removes & yy AN ge for LAS <3 . All Danduff, “<7 LAN, Scalp Diseases NOT new or oxperlmontal, but an ofd, roe Ilable preparation of proven merit. 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Holland announces his candidacy for Representative from the Thirty-ninth legislative district, subject to the Republican primaries, March 10th, 1906. Subject to the Republican primaries to be held March 10th, 1906, I am a candidate for re-election to the legislature from the Thirty-ninth district which comprises the sixth precinct of, and the recent additions to the Second ward, all of the Fifth and Sixth wards of Topeka, and all of the country south of the river. George W. Veale, Sr. hereby announces his candidacy for County Treasurer, subject to the Republican primaries, March 10th, 1906. HON. GEO. W. ELLIS, secretary of the American Legation at Monrovia, Liberia, who has been visiting in the United States, sailed one day this week for his post. He spent several weeks in Washington and rendered valuable assistance in the fight to land Prof. Vernon. SENATOR PORTER, of Pittsburg, attended the meeting of the Agricultural Society last week. While he is the la.gest lumber dealer in that portion of the state, he is also engaged in the agricultural and stock business. Mr. Porter is a thorough business man, and when he gets upon the floor of the Senate to advocate the cause of the farmers, he knows whereof he speaks. A PROMINENT educator said to us one day this week: "Thomas Dixon is speaking aloud the thoughts and sentiments of three-fourths of the Northern white people. Something must be done to overthrow this strong under current of prejudice or in a few years the last vestage of the black man's rights will be swept away like chaff. Our writers and orators must get busy and lose no time in presenting the Negro's side of the question, and in this way revive the sentiment created by Mrs. Stowe, Sumner, Garrison, Fred. Douglass and other friends of liberty!" THE recent decision of the Supreme Court in the Kansas City school case, has placed Kansas on record with Georgia, Alabama and other Southern states. It was the most infamous decision ever placed on record in this state, and is looked upon with contempt by the men and women who stand for right, liberty and justice. A decision like this thirty years ago in Kansas would have ment serious trouble. We had men in those days who were willing at any time to offer up their lives as a sacrifice on the altar of liberty. Men who never intended that the fair name of Kansas should ever be disgraced with such a damnable law. The Anthronys, Browns and other "free soilers" have passed into the great beyond, and the state is now infested with klu klux who are sowing the seed of hatred and prejudice. AT PRESENT, white man will recognize a the humblest Negro in the city five blocks and will go equally as far out of the way to get to shake his hand and pat him on the shoulder! They grew up together, the Negro calls him "Billy" and he says "Tom." A campaign is brewing, and after the ballots are counted and he has landed by a large majority, his black brother can't get close enough to him to hand him a red apple from home! How much longer are we going to be led to the altar with that same old halter? Pick out the man whom you think will best serve the people, and keep in mind, that the white man who has a special campaign greeting is unsafe. The recent black laws passed by the legislature and upheld by the Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS 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. Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to WILLIAM T. VERNON. A. M., D. D. President Phones | Office—Bell—"White"4302...Residence—Bell—"West" 15. THE bodies of six Topeks Negroes who protested against the appointment of Prof. Vernon are laying in state at an undertaking parlor. The funeral will take place at a big banquet to be given in honor of Prof. Vernon at the state house next month. The services will be very impressive, and people from all sections of the state will attend the last sad rites of six "kickers." They had been ailing for sometime of a delirium called "down with good men," but no one considered the malady as serious until Thanksgiving day, when they became violent and in the delorium, wired the President that the appointment of Vernon would not meet the approval of the colored people of Kansas. It was at this point that the case was considered serious, and after a careful examination was found to be incurable. They faced death gamely, and as the grim monster tightened his grasp around them, they fought for life like a cage of enraged lions, and when the news flashed over the wires that Vernon had been appointed register of the United States treasury, and that all acqusations against him were malicious and untrue, six "kickers" passed into the great unknown, three having seen the error of their way, repented and enlisted on the Lord's side. It is all over, and the people of Kansas and the great West are rejoicing over the appointment of Mr. Vernon. Justice Green of the Supreme Court who wrote the opinion in the Kansas City High School case, is an artful dodger. He studiously and adroitly dodged the issue that was involved in the case. The superintendent of the school admitted that Miss Richardson was denied the rights of the school on account of color, and the question was raised on the fourteenth and fifteenth amendment as well as the constitutionality of the bill giving Kansas City the right to separate the schools. The court decided on the constitutional point, but said nothing concerning the color or the rights of the people in the public schools irrespective of race and condition. There never has been a question brought before that court where the colored people are being ostracised by public institution, when the court ever decided in favor of right, if it looked favorable toward the colored people. They would always find some dimly excuse to justify the prejudice and injustice decisions. It is strange to us that all such cases that have come before the court have been decided to be constitutional when the very rights of the people were in jeopardy. Justice Green and the court may think they are fooling some of the people, but if they think they can keep the colored people in ignorance and pretend they are deciding on constitutional points, as they do, and that colored people will accept them as being just and right, they are badly mistaken. We are surprised not to hear of some one of the prepubed whites wanting to separate the pupils in the High schools of Topeka, on account of the attempt at highway robbery and murder, by one Fred Thrapp, who attempted to rob one Arne Robinson, for the same reason that the prepubed whites of Kansas City raised the same question, because a colored boy killed a white High school student. The crime of Thrapp was more outragous and audacious than the one at Kansas City, for the reason that he masked himself and went to the building armed and shot the man and had captured the money, while an audience was being entertained on the inside by the students of the High school. This is equal to the those James hold up of the Missouri State Fair in Kansas City. We venture the assertion that had this been a colored boy, a fine and city would have gone up for the separation of the schools. This shows how mean and contemptible some white people are and who are endeavoring to take advantage of a poor, insecure Negro, because of the condition that confronts him. A white man this week was also arrested for outraging a ten-year-old girl but we do not see the big glaring headlines in the Capital or Journal predicting lynching. Had this been a Negro, that would have been the first sentence in the article of the daily. It seems to us that it is time the white man had become at least half-way fair in extending justice and right to other races, as they wish it extended to them. We believe in fair play and justice to all. Advantages Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to We hope the trustees of the Quindaro Industrial School will select a man to succeed Prof. Vernon who has the education and all other qualifications including the interest of the institution at heart, and the work it is carrying on, to continue and carry it on successfully. We do not wish to dictate the appointment of any particular person, but we see in the Rev. Julian C. Caldwell, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. church of St. Joseph, Mo., the kind of material for such work. He is an educated, honest, upright, active, Christian gentleman and has the business qualifications and the interest of his race at heart, which goes a long ways towards building up an institution of this kind. We hope no one will use his influence for a party, because it is his personal friend or because he happens to be obligated to that person, but that all will look out for the common cause—interest of the institution and list future. THE annual meeting of the State Agricultural Society was held at the state house last week and F. D. Coburn was re-elected secretary. He is one of the most efficient and capable men in the United States, and is always ready to give information to assist the farmers. His services are invaluable, and his equal cannot be found. There were several hundred farmers present, and we are sorry to say that there was but one colored man in attendance out of the several hundred successful Negro farmers in Kansas. It is a shame for the colored farmers to let it be known that they take such little interest in these matters which are of great benefit to the agricultural classes. Mr. P. M. Harvey, of Douglass county, a graduate of the State University, and one of the most successful farmers in that county attended the association and was a prominent figure among the agriculturists. Although a young man, he is well posted on farming and has surpassed many of the older ones who were in the business before he was born. He says that if the young colored man wants to progress, he had better look to the farm. Boyaton, I. T. A great revival is in progress here. The town—the black part—is stirred so never before. To begin with the inception of the revival is an innovation. The meetings are held in Allen A. M. E. church, and they are conducted by Rev. J. D. Morrow, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, of this town. The outcome of the first four nights was twenty accessions to the churches, the Methodist and Baptist getting ten each. On the fifth night, the Methodist forged ahead. The young people, even of Baptist parents, prefer the Methodist church, and the good parents say, "Let them join where they want to." The good work is still going on by day and by night. Brother Morrow calls it a union revival. He is assisted by the following disciples: Pastor J. C. Hicks, Revs. Geo. T. Robinson, Wm. H. Buchanan and Judge Henry C. Road. More business for Ham in this place. The Mutual Investment Company, formerly of Beggs, I. T., has moved its headquarters to Boynton. J. D. Morrow is president and J. A. Wade is general manager. Mr. Wade is here this week installing the business in the new quarters. Several families have moved in since the first of the month, and still there are more to follow. Free school has closed some more, the public funds having been exhausted. H. J. Colbert, the butcher, has opened a seed stable. Ino. H. Parker, a man, and Van Bolds a boy, disfigured each others' heads the other day with the same bludgeon. Van got in his work first, and was making murry, when John seized the "big stick" and retaliated. The doctor took several stitches on the pate of each. A U. S. marshal took John to Muskogee, where he made bond for his appearance, when he will tell Judge Leckley how it all happened. Van is laid up for repairs. Mrs. Lew Ahorn has returned from an extended visit to Texas. Mrs. Frances Brown is on the sock list. Rev. J. D Morrow, Mt. Zion's new pastor, and a successful evangelist, is preparing to move his family here from Texas. This town paper, white, has fallen into the hands of a socialist. He "cusses" both of the old parties. A. T. Thomas of Napulpa was in town this week. Lewis Durant has let out his farm and moved in town and will engage in business. The ladies of Mt. Zion Baptist church have organized a home missionary society. H W. Greenlaw has moved to Muskogee. Moses, the son of Isaac, was caught in Evangelist Morrow's gospel net. Moses says he not only loves Jesus, but that he has religion. The evangelist goes from here to Muskogee. Subscribe for the Plaindealer, the leading negro paper west of the Mississippi river. The Great Educational Institution or Kansas and the West Departments Theological College, Normal Sub-Normal and State Normal. the Great West. s Fathful Climate, Good In- rs. n d all inducements offered, So Ree a ine eee eee RE SATE IE ee ON eae . a LOCAL NEWS. |, ,2rcatcnted the Terpeohoreen|ooeves His Wile The Golden tod club met HL, ays pats Gout ot Saws Coon | —MOMEL Wie ARD,— people attended the Terpsicborean afternoon with Mies Lizzie Matoher] ty, Kansas. , or aa arty in Lawsence lastnight. The __Was Poisoned! Delia Harris, Platetitt, va, Fa Harris, 1009 St. Loule Avense, ‘Mie. Cora Ray k it ty. Perey, in Lowman Hill. The club i] Sytontent North of Viedoct aed Union Bt, 10, Cora ee weer ae e poorly: | crowd returned in the wee hoursof Tuesday evening's Herald con- studying “The Soule of Black] To Ea Harris: You are hereby notl-/ KANSAS CITY, MrIseouRt. Rev, Brown, rector of St, Simon's} 'he morning, and all report that/ tained astory to theeffect that Mrs.) ,, fied that on the 1ath ‘day of Janunry, Eplacopal church was called aouth| the girls of the Terprichorean olub/Ievin Mallory who died at Chriete/"°™® | 1008, 1 fled with the clerk of the Dis- W. M. AILSTOOR, Prop. last week on account of thedea h|*re charming hostesses, It ts the|hospital last Fuiday was poisoned Facsen, Kav a prilina Im the chore sata Re of bie brother. 7 general wish that such social funo-|in some wine presented to her bya ees ince praving for a divorce from you from| When 'n Lawrence Stop at the : tions may occur often, laly ana Christmas preacat, tr Perey Robertson teft on the Wh] the bude of matrimony Now this is to Liue 1 ee, be stones om ‘Tho ‘phyaidian ‘WED tremsed dhe fast for St. Tanne | Mre Robertson wal fawtify yon that untess yout plead ia the ttle Hostense ley is stow stn yor later, etid cane te iny petition on er before improving. ; yee 7 or ee iene lady says there is nothing to the : 7 . the ‘ath dhiy of W eh, 1908, the said pee K| ———- ao ee ae eae aeree storys while the husband ts cane], Nils PM Stans wae tn the city fition will be token we tur and Juda: Bt. imon's gelld met 1a) Mon eae ae cheorst [rte In he Beli that the wine, 1s eke eget ne peer ar day evening with Mise Freeman. ne ily sone es ene contained poison and wanthedirect) Mis Anna Tanuls Ie in Oxweye at anon tu me hata you and fi roasts of —_— 1. S. Watkine left Tuesday for aie Mr. Phitlij« wucceeded in|°*™*S of his wife'ndeath. He ald Pe ie at fee ta He surt DELLA TU Firet-Cliss Bosra and Loa grog — Tawrence, where he will jor Col | hayin,s the changed froin the afore- thit within a short time after his : e Aces Go Vaile: Tce Cream and Cigars. Beck and several others for a few! iq to ‘Wtermpled im ensloughter, wife took abig drink of the wine : Sa Mies Is and Mr, Walker Tar | (syot) . ays hunt. which aleo chanves the penalty toe hecame fll and ina few houre] well attended the fumcal of Mr. John sererraeetteste eee TD Waddinctan Mr. A, P. Roundtree, Jr, ia in the city visiting his parents, who are quite ill, Me is now located in Lex- ington, Mo. « — Mre. J. HM, Lambertson is con- fined to her residence, 217 East Cartiestrect, Her friende wich her & speedy recovery. Mra. J. D. Terrell of Cleveland, Ohio arrived am the city Wednesday to visit her sister, Mrs, Dennis Ray. — Mrs. W. T. Henderson teft Sat- urday for an extended vieit with friends in Kanaae City. Dr. B, A, McLemore of Fort Bott hys been eleeted delegate to the Semi-Centennial convention which will meet in Topeka January 25th. If possible, he wiil attend, and at the same time visit his sister, Mra, M, J. Harria, and family. The Atheacum Art club met with Mrs. Wm. Jenkins, 1203 W. Lau- rent street, this week. The attend- anee was good. Next meeting will be with Mrs, J. Walker, 1210 W, Norrie treet, Jan’y 23, Any club desiring information relative to joining the State Feder- ation may receive ¢he samo by con- ferring with the corresponding sec- retary, Miss Gertie Solomon, 12th aad Lincoln, Topeka, or with the president, Mise Loula B. Harris, 631 Western ave., Topeka, Kane. Clerk of the City Court O'Neil attesdhd the funeral of his mother at Hiawatha, Sbe left cight chil- dren to wourn her loss. Tue Praawzal gp extends rympatby to Mr, O'Neil in hie bereavement, “The Court Noene from the Mer- chant of Venice” was rendered at the Third Mivsionary Baptist church lant Tuesday night. The play was conducted by Mies Lilian Jeltz, Mr. E, Ridley and Mre, P. Mason. The box receipts must have been heavy if one might judge by the crowded bowee, ‘The acting was superb, and all enjoyed themsatves immensely. Lset night at 4330 Rey, ©. G, Fishback pronounced the words that made Mr, Harry Pace and Mies Lillian Taylor husband and wife. "The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride, and Mra, W. W. Fieber played the wedding maroh, Both of the young people come from good families, and have the best wiehes of a host of frienda tor a happy and prosperoun future. Mrn, Margaret Lang died ‘Tuceday at 9:30, p.m. at her home, 412 East Firet etreet. She had been in failing health for some time, and herdeath, whilenot altogether unc. peeted, was a ead blow to the two Gaughters and the ron who survive ber, as wollas to a wide circle of friends, both white and colored, Mrs. Lang was an old citizen of Topeke, having moved bere from Misseuri noon after the founding of the city, Her faneral took place Thoreday from the First African Baptist church, of which she had been a most dutifol member since ite organization inthe carly seven- ties, She wae also one of the old- ert membere of the Benevelent So- ciety, which organization had the funeral in charge, The services were conducted by Rev, T, J. Carr and Rey, G. D, Olden. The masic by the choir was appropriate and pbeavtifal. The remains were laid to rest in the Topeka cemetery, About twenty-five of Topeka’s people attended the Terpsicborean party in Lawrence lestaight. The crowd returned in the wee hours of the morning, and all report that the girls of the Terpsichorean olub aro charming hostesees. It is the gencral wish that such social func: tione may oceur often, Mou, IL. D. Phitlips, an attorney at law of Sedalia, Mo, was in To peka thie week, attending district courtin the case of David Brown, charged with assault with intent to kiN. Mr. Phallips wucceeded in havin the change froin tho afore: said ‘to ‘tterupled im snslaughter, which alvo changes the penalty to from one 1 five suai instead of from one to ten years, Mr. Phil- lips is one of the leading lawyers of Measouri and enjoys a lucrative practice. Mr. J. W. Robineon of Lexing- ton, Mo, accompanied the remains of Rev. J. J. Clark, who died last Saturday at that place, to this o'ty, where they were interred in the Topeka cemetery, Rev. Clarke was sixty years of age at the time of his death, and was one of the pir onecr preachors of the Methodist church, He was 34 ycare a pastor, and 10 years of that time was spent as apresiding clder. He leaves a widow snd seven children, a6 well & host of friends to mourn hia lose. Mr. Thomas Dilbert, who was a eitizen of our city for many years, dicd Jan'y 10th at the National Soldiera’ Home in Leavenworth, Kansas. We was buried in the Na. tional cemetery at that place. Mr, Dilbert came to Topeka from Boone county, Mo, in 1872, and was a res- ident here until about two years ago, when he entered the home. He war about 65 years of age when he died. He left eight children, one of whom, Miss Fannie Dilbert, resides here, Mr. Dilbert was a man of very high standing, ocing a member ot the Masonic lodge, and of the Firet African Baptist church; also of Lincoln Post, G. A. R. He xerved in company K, 68th Miewou i U.S, Volunteers in the Civil War. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, Prof, and Mrs, W. R. Carter en tertaianed a number of the teachere last Monday evenizg, eompliment ary to Rev, R. C. Bedford of Be loit, Wisconsin. The institution hae been wonder. fully blessed spiritually. The week of prayerserve | ans greatingsther ing of souls, Only two etndente are left unconverted. Rev. R. C, Bedford, Seeretary o! the board of trustees of the Tuske gee Institute, made his annual visit to our institution this week. He delivered several addresses to differ. ent whito congregations in the city, andtoa mass mecting st Shiloh Baptist church Sunday afternoon, —_——— PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 23,556. In the District Court of Shawnee Bounty, Kansas. Slara C. Whitla, plaintiff, vs William A. Whitla, defendant, Gtate of Kansas to William A. Whit- la, greeting: You are hereby notified that Clava C. Whitla has filed in the abovee - titted case and court her acti-. against you wherein she prays for ¢ divorce and that certain property ir said petition described, be decreed to be the property of said Clara C, Whitla, and that unless you anawer the petition of the plaintiff on or be- fore the zth day of January, 1906, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered scoord ingly, Hereof you will take due notice. 1.8 Curtis. (sear) Clerk of said Court W. S. McCuinrocx, Attorney for Plaintiff, \Miss {uanita Adams, STENOGRAPHER and TYPEWRITER, I prepare legal documents, copy tasays, sermons, etc, No manu- script toe difficult for me to handle, Special attention given to out of town work, Satisfaction gaaran- teed, Call or write me at Tux PLAaINDEALER. Belteves His Wife Was Poisoned! Tuesday evening's Herald con- tained a story to the effect that Mrs. Irvin Mallory who died at Christe hospital last Fuiday was poisoned in some wine presented to her bya laty asa Chrietman prereet, The physician who treated the lady says there is nothing to the story. while the husband is con firmed inhia belief that the wine contained poison and wan the direct cauce of his wife’sdeath. He sald thit within a alert time after his wife took abig drink of the wine she hecame ill and ina few houre had to be taken to a hospital where her case war fount to be beyond medigal an, The wine bas Inen hindled by several persons and i» now in the hands of the county attorney who will mako a thorough investigation It is a very unfortunate affair, and we hope the matter will he cleared up to the satisfaction of parties concerned. | NOTICE. | The annual banquet of thd Kanoas Liacoln Day club will be held Feb’y 12,1906 at Topeka, Parties desir- ing tickets will please write or call on N. Sawyer, 1g1t Quincy Street, Topeka, Kans. Tickets must be se. cured before Feb'y 10, N. Sawvex, Sec'y, W. T, Vernon, President, YOR RENT: z0 or 25 aeres of good land, a good house and barn, It is an ideal place for gardening and chicken raising. One mile and ahalf from the corporation line. Enquire at Tite Phaivvearer oftice. The City Federation will meet Jan'y 26th at the ueual place ut 2 p.m. All clubs are requested to attend. A good program and ¢ luach. NOTICE, The Yale Orchestra will give a benefit ball Valentine night, Feb. 14, at Metropolitan hall. This ie the beat organization of its kind in the state and all Topeka should turn out and help them. They have new music and have added s aet of trap drums to their orchestra, Refreshments will be served by the Chapter ladics. Come everybody. Admission, 25vts, single and 50cta, R cvaple. To the Editor:—We desire to in- form the public that we are not the official undertakers for the Burial League of the United States, and we arenot connected with it in any way whatever, It is a fraud con- cern, They owe death claims, ad- vertisiug and printing bills, We desire the public to take notice that we have commenced prosecu- tion againat this concern that is de- frauding our people in this and other states. STONFSTREL1 & Hamition. Ss Anko” BSS ey ape a aE ra ie re SN Re ieee Ui, us 1D A ~§ TA IF Ay oy NN > He , mS b) S y When You Travel select a rallway es you do yourcloibes KATY SERVICE Comeoees, TARtAS & TELS BAA TAT) Saggeets Comfortable and Convenieot Trains, The “KATY FLYER” and KATY DINING STATIONS Gowerponed iar Guns ein Servien Geo Price, 800 “CATT, St. Lots | The Golden Rod club met thie afternoon with Mies Lizzie Hatcher in Lowman Hill. The club ie studying ‘The Soule of Black Folke.” Parsons, Kan, Mi. Perey Robertson left on the 1101 fast for St. Tans | Mra Robertson will ge later, Her. PW Shannen wae tn the city Tawaday, Alia, Apna Tanls le in Oswego at tonding the tndsite of her freml, Mre Rice, who wits atrichen with paralysis. Mi Sant Dane ls and Mr, Walker Tar wall attended the funcal of Mr. John Mitch at Chetopar bit week \ba © A Mong, who wae taken spute mack on the 1th a noproying, Alisa Namey Luster. assisted by Misses Rebata and Filen White, cntertamed about twenty five guests at B o'clock dinner Friday cveumg, the 12th, at her ‘home, 1013 Forest avenne, Dinner was werved in five courses, and comoxted of every thing that was delidous, Muse, dancing aul cans were the fentines of the evening. Hoght, watly toaste were xiven ot the close of the domer, and at wan Sotud one of the jotluet affairs of the senxon by alt who attended. Mr, Jack Chiintion of St. Louis war in the aty a few hours lat werk. Lincotn, Neb. Me OS) Burckhardt retuawd bons Last week trom St. doe, Mo, where she had Wen for sescral months giving at lewwona Mix, Matgont davis of Omaha spent neseral days an the cay last werk vents ing her sik aunt, Mra, Margaret Brows Tey 1 Ehomas bas sesugned the pau tointe of Mt, Zion Baptist chunch, ‘The Dove of Mauve has returned to Mt. Zion Baptist church; all dilereaes of the members have been netth ad anne ably, and ae now ready to mite the Land anew, Bay, J, Thomas, who has Den pastorng said church for ninctesn months, has sesigned tie pustorstop, the church having paid all wwlary due him and we presinue he wall leave hae Koon To whone at may concent We wish to wtnte here that tne official board of the Mt Zon Biptist church has anthor- ized a statement to be nade to thy pub- he that soheting papers, given Rev. Thomas by above chunth, have been te: called; therefore he in to ieteive no more donations in name of Mt, Zion Baptist church of Lincoln, Neb. The Ac MLB, church in fast) neating completion, Wer City News. Me, Allen Blunt will leave bere some time thia week to make lua home in Wisita wath his son, Prof. J.B. Finley wan called to Coe- topa, his home, on the Ith to attend a funeral. Ian place wos filled in (he day whool by p young white man that Te gong to Ingh shool, ‘Where was a lecture given two nights hy Kevlhe Sokhan, the native Aftivan, at Ward's Chapa) A. f E, chine on Jan, Oth and Mt John Buptist church Jan. 10th ‘bow kelure wan grand and to a full house both nights. Ile Jeft on the “Hth for Parsons, Sa amt Man, Catvin Stewart were nade sad on the Pith by the death ot thi bttte ail, axe 17 months, Dr CTE wan phakimg hands with old funda on the With te haw opened an ofhiee at Rol Bad, bf, und sage he as doing well Sulyeot ton Woda Grant htaary for dudsy might, fon. 1th: “Mexolved, tat union i the only bope for the negra" MMe EM Readies, who hue bern po sich, will leave here thie week foo bin old Tome tw Alabama Flee wafe and ues mister wall go with doo Vw hOB telpe wall give a pute jn atallation at Hake’s hall, ‘Tuesday night lan 23d Auuassion 10 cents, per couple, Be. Mh Memy Bais, whe was fohken to the poo house bast Qetober, died Tox Vath. Rev PF dackeon vetmned ta Wer on tae Db ond aeperts haven gine sareaful ten dave? meting in Kenses fate adding: move then twenty to the ehiaeh, LEAVENWORTH, Mrs. B. F, Sharp entestained the N.U,G, club from 3a, m.to 4 p. tm, Those present were Mesdames F, Webb, P, Williams, J, Taylor, R- D, Nichols, R.T. Bright, John Har- dir. 9000000000000 0 00000000006 00000009000000000000000008 Wa. McKNIGAT, Mar. J.T. MORELAND,Sec. T.N, COLLINS, Head Barher, Waiters Catering Association, 11223 BALTIOCRL AVE. WAITERS, PORTES AND ALL STRAINGERS When io Kansas City are invited to visit the Asssociation. Neatly furnished Rooms, Baths a Specialty, BUFFET, LICBNSED BARBERS i i i i i i ii i i i i i i i i lr lillian hein : Fred M. Stonestreet. G. W. Hamikon. | Stonestreet & Hamilton, — ; : Buccessora to J. M. Knight. ‘ ' _Undertakers and Embalmers. : We carry’one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in | Topeka, Corner 71th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. | In the Dintrict Court of Shawnee Coun- ty, Kanras, Delin Hartis, Plaiotiff, ve. Fa Harris, Defendant. To Ed Harti: You ate hereby notl- fied that on the 18th “day of Janunry, 1908, I filed sith the clerk of the Din- trict Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, my petition in the above entitled cause praving for a divorces from yon from the bond« of matrimony Now this is to notify son Ghat unteas you plead ia the sid cate to ing petition cn or before the Sth diy of March, 1906, the said per titlon will be tnken es true and fudg> tent vendeed agalnat you accor hing to the prayer factein contamed cronting a divorce te me from you and for costes of suit DELLA HARRIE, Phat Attest PS Curtle, (Seal) THDIAN LEGEND ABOUT BIRDO, Bolleve the Great Spirit Made Thom From Failing Leaves. Aa Indian story that bas deen haaé @¢ down and Is still believed by many Tadian tribes is one about the trans formation of leaves into birds, Long years ago when the world was young tde Great Spirit went about the earth making It deautiful Wherever tds feet touched the ground lovely trees and flowers sprang up. All summer the trees wore their short grees dresses, The leaves were very hap py and they eang their eweet songs te the breeze as it passed them: One day the wiod told them the time would soon come when they would bave to fall from the trees and Gio, This made the leaves feel very Dad, but they tried to be bright and do the best they coluld so ss not te make the mother trees uabeppy. But Qt lest the time came and they let go of the twigs and branches and flut tered to the ground. They lay per feotly quiet, not able to move except as the wind would lift them. The Great Spicit saw them and thought they were so lovely that be aid not want to see them dle, but live and be beautiful forever, so be gave to each bright leaf a pair of wings and power tofy. Then he called them hia “birds.” From the red and brown leaves of the oak tame the robins, and yellow birds from the yel tow willow leaves, and from bright ‘Taple leaves he made the redbirde, the brown leaves became wrens, rpar rows and other brown birds. Thie ts why the birds love the trees and al ways co to them to bulld thelr neets end look for food and shade.—Kaneas City Journal. Ghe American Collection Agency' 433 Kensms Ave} TOPEKA, MAS ANTHONY P WILSON, Attorney We make collectiona in ali: parts fof of the United States. No fees! eharged until collection is made. FRED WHITE, Pres, J 6, WHITY, Mgr Kansas Credit Co., Money to Loan On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. 1O1ON. 4th St. Kansas City,Kas -MO@ZEk WikkARD,— 1009 St, Louls Avense, North of Viedoct 00d Union Bt KANSAS CITY, MISEOURI, W. M. AILSTOOK, Prop. ny When 'n Lawrence Stop at the | = Biret-Clisa Boara and Led gog— Ice Cream and Cigars. D. Waddington, Proprietor. * SS aaaaENEeEee eee WAITERS i i t ] AND CHAS. PHELPS’ Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city......see00 916-916 RrancioSt, = 8T. JOSEPH, BO L. J. Maddux, Staple and Fancy... Groceries Meats and all kinds of Produce. Home’ Phone 784 West. 852 Freeman Ave -w Kenone City, Kae R.I,Smith. R. Lowry. When in Leavenworth callon } these gentlemen at Neaaquarters oe e Open day and nign.. Refreshments of all minds, 416 Cherokee Street. Noard $3 Per Week. Kegular Meals 180 HOUSES to RENT. Neatly Furnished and Unfarnished Mooms. Alao Rooms for Light Housekeeping, 1107 N. Gru Sr. . S. M. POWELL, PROP., Home'Phone 8913 Mata, Opco}Day sud Night, Royal Cafe Regular Meals 15 Centr, . B. ELDER, 406 Broadway, KANGA CITY, MO SALINA, KANS. The Dunbar Art club met at Mrs. Walter Ingram's last Thursday afternoon. This club has 21 members, and a very pleasant time was had. Much good work was done, after which a three course luncheon was served. The N. U. G. club met at Mrs. Annie Haines'. A good meeting was held, a fine program being rendered. Resolutions were made by member to do more and better work this year than last. Mrs. Parks is on the sick list. Miss Mary Ruth Banks has been very sick, but she is improving. Mrs. Rosie Smith is Joing a good business in her restaurant. She has put in a new light, which illuminates everything. Rev. Alexander, pastor of the A. M. E. church, was in the city and preached on Sunday. Rev. W. P. Banks, pastor of the St. John Baptist church, preached two able sermons Sunday. A special committee of the church will entertain on the 27th at U. K. T. hall. VINITA, L. T. J. Milton Turner of St Louis was a visitor in Muskogee a few days. He passed through this city Tuesday en route to Washington, D.C. It is supposed to look after business pertaining to the freedmen of the Indian Territory. Mrs. Lulu Noton of Coffeyville, Kan. visited Mrs. Nan Washington several days this week. B. W. Knox received a telegram from the principal of the High school at Crockett, Texas, saying that one of his daughters was very ill. Mr. Knox at once sent tickets for his girls to return home. Rev. B. R. Guy of Arkansas City, Kans. while visiting his daughter, Mrs. Belle Douglass last week, gave an able lecture at Jordan's hall last Thursday evening in connection with an entertainment which was given for the benefit of Rev. A. H. Hawkins, and on Friday evening Rev. Gay preached at the A.M. E. church. Ebb Hudley and James Davis went out on a hunting expedition last week. Mrs. Blunt Martin is suffering from a nervous disorder, and her husband is arranging to have her sent to a sanitarium in hopes that a few weeks' treatment may restore her to health. The members of the Sunrise Baptist church gave an entertainment Saturday night of last week for the benefit of the church, and quite a nice sum was realized. The Fragment society of A. M. E. church has arranged to have a grand concert soon. Robert Hubbard of Welch, I. T. visited the Pleasant Hour club last Sunday. Mrs Ross Allen visited friends in Muskogee last week. Mrs. Nan Holmes of Chetopa, Kans Mrs Lena Terrell last week One half of the Negroes don't know what the other half is doing Why not read The PrairieMaker and keep posted? MEMPHIS, TENN. Mrs J. Temple and E. Temple of Warren, Tenn. were guests of Mrs S.A. Moore recently Mrs Lacy Williams of Butler, Ark spent a week with friends in the city J R Hale, collector for Dr A S. J. Birchatt, has returned from a visit to Pine Blun, Ark Mrs Hattie Scott has returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Round Lake, Miss. Mrs. Rosa Cox has been very all for the past two weeks, but is im proving. Mrs. M J. Brownlee, 230 Jefferson ave. would be very glad of the information as to the whereabouts of her aunt, Mrs. Florence Tally and her grandmother, Mrs. Jane Goodlee, who are supposed to be somewhere in Kansas City, Kansas. NOTICF! To the churches of the Missionary Baptist Convention of Kansas. Dear Brethren: This is to inform you that the executive board of the fifteenth annual convention will hold its first quarterly meeting with the St. James Baptist church, Emporia, January 25th and 26th, 1906. The phenomenal success, both spiritually and financially, of our last annual meeting at Coffeyville, proclaims more eloquently than a thousand tongues, that Baptists of Kansas were never more united or better prepared to do intelligent, systematic and effective work, than today. The most stimulating call to activity, is a record of success. We should note with genuine pride and satisfaction, that practically for the first time its history, the convention closed its last session absolutely free of debt; that when the gavel fell, closing that great meeting, every outstanding obligation had been met. Of almost eight hundred dollars disbursed by the executive board, over $200 was appropriated for Foreign Missions and educational purposes, over $350 were paid to the general missionary and missionary pastors, $50 for past due incidentals while a truie over $100 covered the incidental expenses of the meeting. These figures speak for themselves. In the light of this record, who will not heed the new year slogan, "Two Thousand Dollars for State Missions But while complacently beholding the success of our efforts, it should be justly viewed in the light of a beginning. The number of missionary pastors, for effective work in 1906, should be doubled. The history of the denominational conquests has been largely through such missionary efforts. The planting of money for the help of our struggling outposts, simply means that within a very short time they will not only be self supporting churches, but will themselves be able to contribute means to send the gospel into the regions beyond. The great advance step of publishing the minutes of the state convention together, not only simplifies and systematizes our records, by having a complete account of each year's work in one volume, but cuts our annual publishing expense nearly in half. The result is obvious. Again, at this meeting, our plans for founding a "Home for Infirm Baptists," will be perfected; a special committee will set for the purpose of considering bids and offers of the various communities or churches who wish to secure the location of the "Home." That the board might prosecute this work with unhampered zeal and vigor, $300 is needed to start the new year with an added number of missionary pastors, and $200 will be needed to publishing of the the Baptist Annual for 1905. Each church with a membership upwards of two hundred should not send less than $8 00, churches with a membership between one and two hundred should send not less than $5 00, churches with less than one hundred members should send not less than $3,00. Each mission circle is expected to send $2 00, while the Sunday schools and B. Y P. U's should send $1,00 each. If these amounts are sent, together with the proportional amounts from each association, the board may carry out unhampered, its formulated plans. All movies forwarded should be sent to the corresponding and financial secretary, in cur. of Rev W. S. Blake, Emporia, Kansas. Let us urge, let us request, let us implore each church, circle, Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. to lend this cash, respond to the needs of the Lord's kingdom, and help us to bring our holding prospects to a glorious and fruitful harvest. E. ARNINGTON WILSON, President. Roy, D. H. OVER. Col. and Financial Secretary, Ottawa, Kansas, Jan'y Jan, 1960 GALENA Mesdames Randolph and John Crawford, of Joplin, were in the city last week. Mesdames Bertie Turner and Elnora Cox, of Baxter Springs, were here on business Thursday. Fleetwood Ezell, of Columbus, is in the city for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Parks, of Girard, are visiting their parents, Rev. and Mrs. Louis Parks. Mrs Emma Morford and Miss Mary Bills attended the Knights of Pythias social at Columbus Tuesday night. Richard Horton and wife have been on the sidk list. Capais and Homer Bunch spent Tuesday in Columbus. Joseph Wooton, of Pleasantview, was in the city the first of the week. Fred Edwards has been on the sick list. Mrs. John W. Pointer entertainad a number of friends last Thursday evening in honor of her husbands birthday. All present report a pleasant time. Mrs.B.Owens and Miss Lottie M'Call, of Baxter visited Richard Alexander who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. U. Grant Smith entertained about thirty friends at a calendar party last Thursday evening. Mrs. Smith was assisted in entertaining by her sister. Mrs. F. Wheaton Smith. The parlors and living rooms were elaborately decorated with cut flowers, ferns and potted plants. The dining room was in pink and white. The center piece was a mound of pink and white carnations with a few ferns to give them contrast. Standing amid these was a pretty little doll, dressed in airy chiffon. On her head rested a crescent moon of gold paper on which was written. "The New Year," and on her arm she held a tiny basket which was empty, this was labeled, "The Future." The table was marked in twelve sections, each section being marked with the name of the month. The souvenirs were tiny calanders of pink and white. SPRINGFIELD, MO. The Blue Ribbon club enter- When in Weir Stop at... The Red Star Hotel Boarding and Lodging Open Day and Night Mrs. Frances Harris. Proprietor. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (INCORPORATED LA CAPITAL STOCK NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO. CAPITAL STOCK 1,000,000,000. One M.llion Shares of non-assessable stock Most Gigantic Move ever LAUNCHED for The BRAIN and MUS ployed. The DOOR o All Officers and Agen Write today for lite CHAS. D. CLEM, Pres. D. H. HILL, Vice-Pres. Headquarters, COFLEYVILLE When You Arrive in Kansas Leave the Union Depot Un of non-assessable stock ONE DOLLAR per share. Most Gigantic Movement ever LAUNCHED for the Negro's advancement. The BRAIN and MUSCLE of the race to be employed. The DOOR of OPPORTUNITY now open. All Officers and Agents Bonded CHAS. D. CLEM, Pres. REV. P. D. SKINNER, Sec. D. H. HILL, Vice-Pres. Dr. J.T. WHITTAKER, Treas Headquarters, COFFLEVILLE, KANSAS. When You Arrive in Kansas City, Don't Leave the Union Depot Until You Phone F. J. WEAVER, The Locater He will get you a room in any part of the city, and move your trunk FREE. Houses for rent. Roming Houses for sale. Satisfaction Guaranteed. List property with HOME PHONE MAIN 0336 HELLO PHONE MAIN 3357 List property with WEAVER HOME PHONE MAIN 68316 BELL PHONE MAIN 33317 OFFICE 911 OAK STREET tained about forty-two guests at their social session Wednesday evening. The visiting guests were Mrs. Raymond Grant, of Kansas City and Mr. Wallace of St. Louis. Woody Bird presided at the punch bowl and Prof. Hester furnished music throughout the program. Lonnie Herudou has returned from Saint Louis. All Turner, the tonsorial artist has had a very severe cold. Roy Crane is still in the city. B. F. Bateman has opened a barbershop on Boonville street. Smith and Graham have removed their tailor shop to 516 Boonville. Mrs. P. T. Murphy entertained last Thursday evening. The many friends of Earl Hogan were pained to learn of his death which occurred Sunday morning. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church. Little Lannie Bostic passed away last Friday. Her remains were taken to Fort Smith, Ark., for interment. Mrs. Harris, mother of Henry Giles, passed away at the Parker Hotel last Wednesday. FEAR GOD. Fear God and give honor to him; worship him. Hypocrites think that by crowding in church houses and prayer meetings and crushing down the influence of Godly people and the words of the New Testament with their evil clamor of bigoty and new rules, that they will slip right into heaven with that mask on. But God will take that mask of lies off and God will send them soul and body to distraction. Their pretenses have nothing to do with true religion. Christ meant for his religion to be pure affection, peace and perfection in Godliness. But men have covered it with rituals and painful decrees until some of the wise get tangled up. Christ is the way! No church house can take you to heaven. You must be born of God yourself and keep his words every day. The church people teach, but preachers teach and preach also. God doesn't sanction lies or foolish living. Christ'a re DEVELOPMENT 'C.O., LAWS ARIZONA.) 1,000,000,00. Stock ONE DOLLAR per share. Ement for the Negro's advancement. SCLE of the race to be em- of OPPORTUNITY now open. ents Bonded literature and particulars. REV. P. D. SKINNER, Sec. Dr. J.T. WHITTAKER, Treas LLE, KANSAS. Kansas City, Don't until You'Phone WEAVER OFFICE 911 OAK STREET Memphis Business Men, CALL AT THE- FOR ANY STYLE HAIR CUT, SHAMPOO, SEA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE AND MASSAGE. —First-class Work Guaranteed— 359 C CALHOUN ST. : CORNER DESOTO ST. Go to Ben Gilliard's when you want first-class staple and Fancy Groceries. : Satisfaction Guarahteed. M'GEE NEAR COR. LAKE J. W. Catl Brick cont Tile and Man Estimates Ch 169 HERMANDO ST RUDD M'GEE NEAR COR. LAKE. Memphis 'Phone 957 Tile and Mantel Work a Specialty. Estimates Cheerfully Furnished, 169 HERMANDO ST MEMPHIS PHONE 2678 RUDD BROS., Dealets in Staple and Fancy Groceries and A full, line of Cigars a Poultry, etc. Free deliver We solicit a share of your Groceries and Fresh Meats. A full, line of Cigars and Tobacco, Vegetables, Poultry, etc. Free delivery to all parts of the city. We solicit a share of your patronage. 574 DESOTO ST COR CLAY, New 'Phone 330 ligion is good for all people and if it was not, Christ would have told us. Young men and women take hold of your privileges in Christ today. You cannot find a better time than right now, so don't let your past deeds keep you back. For the day you receive Christ as your Savior, that day God forgives you of your past sins. Let no man hold you and bind you to the ignorance and tollies of youth. Just simply forget the things of the past and press forward and you can climb to your highest ideal by personating Jesus Christ and keeping his commandments. Christ said if you love him, you will keep his work. He did not say you would try; he knew you would try; he knew many would try; but those who love him will try until they get so they can keeey them—there is the test, keep his commandments. Don't stop be cause some one laughs at you, or push out their lips at you. Remember God is everything and he will reward you for good and them for bad. Cheer up now, and take new courage for God and his work. JOHN HARRISON, Junction City, Kans. Your Xmas Hat Until you see my nice new HOLIDAY 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, 431 Kansas Ave., (upstairs) Peoples Cafe PENMAN & WILSON, PROPRIETORS. An ideal place to get a nice meal or short order. Everything is first-class, and our special Sunday Dinner is unsurpassed. Give us a call. 105 WEST FIFTH STREET C. E. Anderson Pool and Billiard Parlors Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When in Pittsburg, call on him. 205 EAST THIRD STREET Don't Buy Memphis'Phone 957 lin, ractor Hotel Work a Specialty. Carefully Furnished, MEMPHIS PHONE 2678 BROS., Fresh Meats. and Tobacco, Vegetables, key to all parts of the city, patronage. Arthur Robinson of Great Bend spent the holidays in the city visiting friends. Misses Hortense and Bessie Bright and Arthur Robinson spent New Years with the Misses Flemming of Springvale. Mrs. Emma McDonald of Hutchinson is the guest of Mrs. John Flemmiag this week. Miss Katie Martin of Little Rock, Ark. is visiting her uncle, E. K. Martin. The ladies of the Second Baptist church served a dinner New Years day. A neat sum was realized. R. T. Whitman of Independence is visiting his sister, Mrs. Teddie Bright. Mrs. Alice Morris is up from Wichita on a visit to her mother. Mrs. Ted Bright served a dinner last Friday in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Glasgow, Mo. C. A. Reed of Wichita is visiting his sister, Mrs. Jno. Flemming. Mrs. Charles Kimberling gave a party for the young people, Thursday evening. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO STRAIGHTENS KINNY or CURLY HAIR that it can be patted up many afteh destined consultants with its length. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is the best pomade to make kinky or curly hair straight, as shown above. It is now makes the most attractive, hardy, kinky or curly hair unit, which may be obtained from our treatment of hairs are usually sufficient for a year. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade (OZONIZED OX MARROW) removes and prevents damage to hair as well as making the hair from falling out or breaking off, makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, gives it new life and it luster. 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If your drugstores or dealers can not supply you he can procure it from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us cts for one bottle post office, or if you wish to purchase it from a drugstore or dealers paid. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U. B. A. When order is sent postal or express money order, and mention this paper. Write your name and address plainly. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Press 78 Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL Agents wanted everywhere. New 'Phone 3308 JOIN OUR CIRCLE THE PLAINDEALER Is Considered a Household Necessity in 5,000 of the Best Homes in Kansas! The Paper Growing Better - While the Price Remains the Same 40 Per Cent. to Hustling Write us for Particulars | nn / . > = ae OOS ae ea acdvioes N. a Mauer sc fat assailants <iiaens atts bia’ ictaarietiacendcr atin: Sosa iattccnbibidsataiiaiiceiesiih setae ‘The Aftermath. Kaneae City, Kan . oS 2 ae eae See | _eaart of the ntate of Kansan, has driven y, Hee nail of all negro rapirants up and eo wlenched it thoroughly, Da, VeThey whe feel diepeeed took om the peat of wait once was the home of the , free and brave, cin fin only a skeleton, IB mnd crinpe ly wrinkled, thney, pales tee Kf olection J Locan nit attach any bhime to the % opponent for being knocked aut, 1 simp "Ay cit not witciy Ty awake and guerd Bony pronsenstons FD trnated toy mah ter the te ferve To auppos st the Suprame court judges would do wittt TP stemtd have don The supp ne judges sud fir better than Pdid oa well have dime under the wane cincumet nese When th tiogran< Ingram fo clemor for ward neat terdtre tes began to make an operas for this tee, Negroes wanted cone plier to cmploy thelr great talent In 1883 ties beggin to tear thread by fhread from thee sanmeut. Phen came the anfustred! Gor that spread from shite ty shore, amb the une Buecensful pastor FMI. groceryman, Rewapiper man tarher, pep thane and — politdin te teTh ap the industrial echial Hea Men tnat Wit never matte a snucenet Fa notlang at louing ant dolhyang cate to Ube front as tea ters of this alee They that condd talk weil, ches nt smoke cagite amd chink much came te the front God forked that arytlang shoul be Bail te dhishenor the axaed, worthy Faithful dowd Dar ft woul bbe fir bet tor Hf many hak net bec born The unooly political Whanes Camel Dy the stance fertere und respecte | Face men cinsed it all Yeas pull for ne and T for yen Yon hoost mu ind Fit baest yen Ven give mera foot ant ET alle up te the © fence and vow ean et on One fe ye te the fulsoent ind the Dthor to the Tawiel Stites trenenrs, If the testes hel net cured mone fet the tay Orin fn the whet races! fit Lure wilfire thes could fase cated fhe whete afin and stave d the judy mento) The desstitiee could net aflond ta ke 20 und te gt to thease D bttar Happ ropritteins tor tte Quindire and Pe f poke Tota trad sha. withent fia Fite ono melane i dumping ground for » tle nea Nefely dnt) the nenacg were die stipe ba ee il Noone cen comptam whe enw itant adi} net prot sr dh protest ware made Sa Baptit pote cated The countis poeph the atv. cares and prethers and pilitlenine were di wided. ‘Phe people ure head winked ant Jed around bae ond bind You have sowed and muat up If yron nell to the heather you must now eerve Tom Tf you have sold te the politicians yet must airve hin You must nerye sentiment ant tuat, passion and groed T must rid inte hone aod offre over Une fallen conrsdes AN of us can't gut there ant we must work out veut own ailsation T, R. RICIOARDSON, Prankfort, Kan. Misa Ta fell Smith his been very seriously wuk al the home of her par. enta, Mr ant Mis © I Snuth, but we are glad to aay (hat whe is now on the road to recovery A grant auppor wad nerved at the city opers hous on Test Friday night wun for the auapiea of the members of the C BLN church 4 targe crowd was in at femdane and ib wus one of tne greated features of the «vaion Mra, Vhorenoe Wastanglen of ius Napida was in our city Sunday, Mr Clarence Stith a on the sick ial The work of repiinng the CMB church t atont completed and when fintahed this wil be ane of the wate churches an the ety, Mra 4 oT Meckeaan boon the alk tos this week Misa Mary 1 Menuet te alas en tn , Bick Lunt Go Me LT Pontes hag retutaet tans P after an abwnee of sovera) monthe Mr Howard Morin his bret very ogich, but is sapilly dmproving Lincoln Institute Notes De BOF Allen fens just returned from ya lature fo Heaton whore he was in piled to alireae the Ruston Taterary Assocation, the oullest an} moat tatu ential orgsnization of its bind in (he “Tub The address, the subjt of which was "The American Negro and Modern Edu cation” waa received, au was the speak: ,er, with rounds of applause from « larce and appreciative audience, and was Widely CONICS NN ey pee [The “Guardian devotes considerable time to its discussion, and among othet J} pond things ease, “The subject wae par ticularly woll chosen and was treated in a truly achelarly atyle, J Teacing the tendancy ef education from ite beginning the speaker gradual: Js led up te the broader spirit which thatacterizes the present day education, Inhoting a fall and comprchendye ac: want of the methal« and reamits of Tertning Modern etue ition,” said the ajraher, Sinquies nlf confileney, on abhe ue te have the enue of our vontielione and phices ua at the happy tne tum between self rehanee and mod este Refermng to the negro add he “the two bases of the sneess of the negie and the quit ov modern educa: teen ae the «choot teachere and the Tome training. and (le reaonablities meting on tne Tiller ean net be over estimated Hf it a4 neceesiry fo rend the white bay ta eathate ta teach bam bo cope with the world, thetsat ie nievesiry fa send the aeare to cattle. TE the eyed of the white man he neds (rain drug. Ef ie inde tier, be needa better train fret at hie enperion, he nende not lee” Voteasor D1hM, fospector of igzh schodke tat matialie wath Colunbia Tversity, wore Tee henered gucat ef the Gnstitution a few dave ane The ene Sneliy wie spent an the varndie clase Tenneson on honing Prefeser blhat stb that he tad ne atee that sinh Yash class aand thorough work wie dane: Un the fistatution State Snpetintead nt Hon, We 1, Care Vision Lawyer oS Rader, author of cual gesetament aid listers of Mis sen and Rey 1 Bedford, xcorctary of Che hovrd of resents, were ale vist tere daring the week ‘the Test iment Freel Mi Bedford, dhtivcred a moat ese tent ab liss at whieh he anphas svel the value of fedts. and pomted Die tomatke with some pire date at wit tnt ouner ’ St James A. ME, Church Notes. Hest fame 4 MOP churds wall, when completed, Ce the finest chil an the state of Missom crete by a cot erob vednbly Yea we mat cxpet at gd cet ot be net any ere thin wa ese Peet when they aor supesseed by steel: fy ahle aan as Rea WG Walheme Nes hader Bev WOO Wallis hee done iene ie St Dame tran any athe’ waiter in St Lanna in the epae of Heme ont exeuslag ans. Howikes no, diferiwe when and where vou ny pat | Wey Walliams, vou Wi tant dain gust the same man alwans glad te neet yen! Wath av business smite wath a yuatsyy af warm fiendelap with the eyht hard We nes extone bd wath wor he af kin nese tor ff Ble as held an Bish esteem by fe members and thie peaple at Large, We tel that time and space yall net petnot use te say what we should say vbent Rey Walliiney, for he aa ae mighty wetnt among grunts and an all round imnister, Res Willina dois a st nf ottwcrs tint Dhve net sean the lhe of thom fora mpnber of year Amenz them ate ad tellowa, Mies, Brads, Rucker, Janes Eo Wolfkatl, finnng, Geo, Willanes, and Mee de Bo sath. The carpenter work a4 te ing looked Atter by Ma Hiwh, Sr ifn Hawk, Try Wal te dy nome to look after the coun, Hittle Hinks White Me Tiwk, Sr, nminel on hind to direct the men at work we will say that the Hawks shoukd de known ne fonger as Hawke but aa Taghs, for thar eyes and knowledge of carpenter wath ane longer surp ised | We heard the words around the Lord's supper fable maying while thea yo det. othera come but in tlas cave tt bs not ao, Olners may come just as good We are worry ta way (hat Wiale there ga ofhura with come, but not us ygoad workmen We trust to see them beth tack an our taty with feading contracts, Me, Hawk toe wos offred a ten thousand dollur eunthact whit ke ray come back to take up in the aprmgz — Che architect, was me jim se veri times but the good old Hawk pulled tum ont avery time, f sud not brow thut a black Hiwk could pull wo but it acems that a blick hawk can pull more than a white hawk When at comes te Imiding a bol tower wher one half of at must be auspended at tte bane) 3 DThe WYawhine have mide W. 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Fy ee 9 Rs , rad - eh Cos ae ape hee Ph aa Ce ae’. wae mee ew = meee iaeiee ? peg ; : RC re Dr il iTaxe Te he Kee UE RSE as J $3 GRunroeee 2 ea ay ie net ey Oo. 5 f ERS REEF Soret eis ie i 9 Ne ; ; SNH cn bs Sel reels ee ‘ ane One Ri eo ce cs Sorensen EM Ne RADE Grip td ane ne Ta pe aha : ee eS cag eeemaa ce nn pe Na coc Berry a Days Cn hag 2 ee | Maia ih Sho (aan Ua an a) en aN ye — sot | ae (URAC | ry soo 3 LE et ie pA ae a ; Sad ' , = i oes. a tay Paes as etait, Pe F Peesixr, es yi i ea he "a a i, om f hie css Soerecae tae eed’) Winnie. re ee ones er aero ae Boy Toe wate ‘Es a Me. sy celts 0 | Hutcxlasen, Kaa. Aa growth and development of th inind together with readiness and fluency of apuech are the result of investigation and full discussion of rlgious, educa ttonal, political and other topics, the thinking minds of the people af Huteb: = inet at the residence of Mra. A. Morris, 1229 1B. East and organized then: aches in a reading club ta he Lnown as the Athenian Association Ite abject WHI be Che free discussion of any: aub- yeut coming before the meeting for the purpowe of difusing Knowledge among ite membere ‘The following officers wore alectods Mr. I 1 Owens, presidents Mra A. Marils, vice president. Mice Nancy M Crow, rvonding secre: tary. Misa Mae I) North, couceponding ae ntury Mera T Gothard aesbelant secretary Mre Ml Hrnlag, treasurer Tie HH 1 Jones, prelate ‘Eh cocinty fe destined to comprte with the master Itertry minis of the sotthweat. POLITICAL GOSSIP: Ton, Robert Stone, who hasan. anouced himself candidate for re- election to the Ugth Representative District, which ts composed of the Sth, and 6th. wardea of Topeka, and the south district. Mr, Stone is a lawyer of prominence anlicwith the firm of Stone and Troutman. He xersed the first time in the Legislature and is can didate for re election for the eecond term. He was one of the lewling members of the fouxe and has always been active in pressing merures which are importint te the people of Shawnee county and the state as well, He wisen rey eral important committer, wie chairman of the Judiciary (local), ‘ane the inost important committoes of the howe, He intrelacad and had weveral Dilly passed. Amey some of the importint wae the pstute Printer’a DI which plied the printer on vo waliry and saved thouvinds of dollus for the rtate ‘and also the creetion of 4 state ALABAMA HIALL- TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. SLATER-ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL—KOYS' TRADE BUILDING, ‘printing plant. Mr. Stone alo se- cured an appropriation of $11,000 [fr the Topeka Industrial school and hae always stood up for the [rights of every body Irrespective of coloror condition, He wus against the passing of separate achool law nt the last Legislature and entered his protest against it, and also vot ed for its reconsideration, Mr, Stone saya that if he ta re elected, he will support the Hon, Chas. Curtia for United States senator, Ivis the rulo of tho party to give a faithful servant the eccond term. J. C,. HOLLAND 1 Mr. J.C. Molland of the firm of Moltand and Squires, architects, announces himevif ana candidate for member of the Legislature of the 20th. represontailye district, compored of Mifth and Sixth Wanda of Topeka, and all the south dis. trict. Mr. Holland isan Ohiw by bitth but has lived an Kanes for twenty-one years, He served as architect for the state of Kineas for some time and xeverul of the beautiful buildings of the state tond aa imouuments of the fine plins known by him. In Obio Mr. Vfollind was active in polities aud associated with eueh men asd. 2B. Voraker, Sherman, Garfield and others but never was a candid te for an office, ouly serving as com: mitteeman and several times dele- gite to the svarioua eounty and state conventions of the *Buekeye State.” Mr. Holland isa gentle. man of high reputation, an honest upright buxiness man and hav en- deared himeelf to the many thon xands of people he has met in Kaneas, Ibe makes friends with everyone and has assisted many colored men in public work, If elected to the Legisliture, he pledges to do what is bert for the Interest of his constituents. “THE KEYSTONE,” RESTAVRANT AND CAFE * Bireteclisg suyice Sher orders anpectilty, Wren in Kansas City, call and weeme Tf youre plese tell sour friends, ifnet tel me, R S SFREEPL. Prop. 1204 Bore tL RENTED St “A Town of Splendid Opportunities’ In an address before the people of Boley, Prof. J. C. 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All Officers and Agents Bonded Write today for literature and particulars. CHAS. D. CLEM, Pres. REV. P. D. SKINNER, Sec. D. HH, HILL, Vice- Pres. De J.T.WIHITTAKER, Treas reg7 Hea Iquarters, Comey VILLE, Kansas When in Weir Stop at... The Red Star Hotel Bowrhey, ant bodons O,en Diy ant Ng t Mrs. Frances Harris, Proprietor Mme. De Vaul we ? Vinceni’s [ School of highetass tailoring Yaution revsouible. Write | for mformition, pant Woolut st, WAUNSAS CITY, MO