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'OPEKA PLAINDEALER. SOLVING THE PROBLEM IN ARKANSAS THE STREETS OF BERLIN BUDLONG HALL PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGL. VOLUME VIII. Hoch and His R SOLVING PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE. Philander Smith college was founded in 1883 through the generous spirit of Mr. Philander Smith of Oak Park, Ill., and is operated under the auspices of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It is located in Little Rock, one of the most flourishing and progressive cities in the south In all, the institution has eight buildings. The main building known as Bullong Hall, is a handsome four story up-to-date structure and every facility and convenience is provided for the papil. The school has recently purchased a quarter of a black on which it is intended to erect a boys dormitory. It also has a forty acre farm about two miles from the city. This is a beautiful and valuable tract of land and it will contribute much toward the support of the Boarding Department. In connection with the college is Adeline Smith Industrial Home. This is the property of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church. It was founded by Mrs. Adeline Smith, the beloved wife of Mr. P. Smith, in 1884. The building is large and commodious, modern in construction and equipment. It is elegantly furnished, is heated by hot air and lighted by electricity, connected with city water and sewerage system. The Home has done a great work in the elevation of the womanhood of the race. The home life of the people has been greatly influenced for good. Its existence is a vital necessity and its work a great blessing The John C Martin Divinity School is a recent and helpful addi- BUDLONG HALL PHILA tion to the work. The establishment of this school fills a long felt want. Never before in the history of the race has there been such a pressing demand for an educated ministry. The purpose of the school is to give an opportunity for the systematic study of the Bible and for the pursuit of a Theological training as a supplement to the education of the ministry. Philander Smith college ranks among the first of the institutions in the south. It is a Christian school and stands for the development of the highest type of Christian character. The Faculty is composed of instructors especially qualified in theory and practice, and one of the many good features connected with the school is the attention bestowed upon the individual education of the pupils. Every department of the work is being rapidly strengthened. The following courses of study are offered college, scientific, literary, normal, commercial, English, domestic, printing, music and carpentry. The courses of study are broad and liberal and embrace every requirement of modern education, refinement and culture. The school enjoys a liberal patronage and its growth has been marvelous. Out of seventy five countries in the state, fifty-eight are represented by students. In addition to these, thirteen states are TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 26, 1906 represented. The enrollment last year was 664. Since the establishment of the school over 150 young men and women have received diploma from the regular literary departments of the college and humdreds have been trained and sent forth into the various professions and trades. A close study of the or apathetic of these young people will show how well the institution is fulfilling the purpose of its founders. Excellent opportunities are offered to all energetic and ambitious young men and women of limited means, who desire to obtain a Christian education. For further information concerning the school and its work, address Rev J. M. Cox President. Rev James M. Cox D. D., President of Paulander Smith College located at Little Rock, Ark., is a very interesting man. He is a classical graduate of Clark University, Atlanta, Ga., and also of Gammon Theological Seminary. He held the Chair of Ancient Language in Philander Smith College for twelve years and was elected president of the institution in 1893. Rev Cox has twice represented the Little Rock Conference of the M.E. Church in the General Conference. Gammon Theological Seminary gave him the degree of D. D. Philander Smith College was founded through the benevolent spirit and liberality of Mrs. Adelaine M. Smith, late of Oak Park, Ill. The building were erected as a monument to her sainted husband, and in recognition of the gift the authorities of the Freedmen's Aid Society named the college Philander Smith. J. WILSON PETTUS, A. B. A.M. In presenting to the public the ANDER SMITH COLLEGI. sketch of Prof. J. Wilson Pettus, one of the very foremost leaders of the race and of the best blood of the state of Arkansas, we present a 'knight worthy of his steete;" a race man whose heart is daily burdened with the cares of his people, and who does not know how to weaken in the hours of opposition. In this country in general, and in Arkansas in particular, no one has been more active in all that tends to uphift the race, answer more calls than does Prof. J. Wilson Pettus. He was one of the prime movers of the organization of the World's Paris exposition movement among the Negroes of Arkansas and one of first to be commissioned to solicit exhibits by the govern of Arkansas and one of the few this governor has appointed. Mr Pettus is a graduate of Fork University of Nashville Tenn. with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. After he graduated he again took a post graduate course, doing special work in history and economics, and received the degree of Master of Arts. For several years he was editor of the Arkansas Appreciator, one of the most brilliant weekly newspapers of the country, which position he held until he took charge as editor in chief of the Fraternal Union, the fraternal organ of the U. O. O. F. of Arkansas. As an editor he is clear and forceful, and any editorial in Philander Smith College The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or figures. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but no identifiable features or details can be discerned. PROF CON. PRESIDENT PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE. any issue of his paper can always be relied upon. He is a fine writer, and easily occupies a place in the very front ranks of the very best of the race's or nation's thinkers. His article in the associated press special contributions to the Daily News Record, St. Louis Globe Democrat, Memphis Commercial Appeal and Arkansas School Journal, speaks volumes for his ability as a defender of the race. Mr Pettus is a genius. He is the first and only coloured man to serve an appointment as clerk in the post office at Fort Smith, Ark. He is PROF. COX, PRESIDENT PHILIP today the vice president of the Negro State Business Men's League and so well and acceptable is he among those who know him that he had been unanimously ordained by the State Central committee and citizens throughout the state for the Babia consultship and is also urged to accept the position of receiver of public monies at Dardanelles, Ark. He is a Republican worthy of the name and a strong advocate of Christianity and an educator in the true sense of the word. MUSKOGEE SOCIETY. Miss Nattie Norwood, one of Muskogee's exclusive set, gave a chocolataire reception which proved to be the swellest of the season. Her home was adorned with roses, carnations and poussettes, carrying out a bright scheme of color against a back ground of palms and terns. The hostess received in a pretty HANDLER SMITH COLLAGE. pale blue sock crepe de chine gown and made a lovely picture as she stood mall her grace in the reception hall, assisted in receiving by Madame A. G. W. Sanzo who appeared in a lovely nile green pou de soire of which the front was beautifully hand made. Miss Lufa McCollough, who is gracefully kept The People Don't Want Them! A Glance at the Schools, Business and Professional Men and Women THE HOME OF THE HUNTINGFIELD MUSEUM ADELINE SMITH HOME PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE register, wore a beautiful gown of old rose silk. As the ladies appeared so richly gowned and the gentlemen in their conventional suits, the Norwood home was a scene of beauty. Dancing was indulged in from 8 to 10 and those desiring to play whist found pleasure in doing so. When the clock struck ten, it was announced that the guest retire to the drawing and dining room to be served with a six course luncheon, which was served on small round tables. A white carnation, tied by a small peice of white ribbon to each place card which made a beautiful souvenir for each guest. The punch bowl was presided over by Mrs. Kizzie Hudson. Those who attended the reception will never forget the pleasant evening they spent with the hostess, who so gracefully performed her duties. The guests were as follows. Messrs Brown, Sango, Green of Chicago, Adams, Davidson, Meadamus Brown, Sango, Green of Chicago, Adams, Davidson, Musses Julia Work, Addie Haywood, Nettie and Mumie Waterford, Nell Glass of Parsons, Iula McCullough, Drs. Dickerson, Brisice, Craige, Trange, Mrs. Cobb, Lawyers Stevens, Lully, Brown Messrs. Moore of Texas, White, Summer George and Pierce. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. The high character of Dr. B. F. Allen's administration and of the work done in Lincoln Institute has recently received tangible endorsement in the fact that the School Board of St Joseph has voted to accept the life certificates, or diplomas of the graduates from the Normal Department, of Lincoln Institute in lieu of examinations. The e is at present a number of ADELINE SMITH HOME PI students from St. Joseph in the Normal Department, three young ladies, Misses Elma Lee, Louise Bell and Ethel Gross, are members of the class of 106, to be graduated in June. It will be remembered that St. Joseph, Kansas City and St. Louis are the only places in the state exempted from receiving the diplomas of the State Normal Schools as equivalent to examination; and this action on the part of the St. Joseph Board will be an incentive for an increased attendance in Lincoln Institute, and, if the plan works well, as it is bound to, with the constant rise of standard in the character of work done in Lincoln Institute and in the other State schools, may induce the Boards of the other cities mentioned to follow suit. Prof. Lliff, Inspector of High Schools, was so much pleased with the work he witnessed and took charge of personally during his recent visit to the institution, that he requested Prof George, principal of Jefferson City High School, to come out and bring his Senior class. Accordingly, for the first time in the history of either institution, the Jefferson City High School was dismissed for a special trip to Lincoln Institute. A large class of Senior NUMBER 4. Don't Want Them! at the Schools, Business National Men and Women boys and girls, accompanied by Prof George, visited the Junior Class in Mediaeval History and Sophmore Class in Geometry; the Singing and Musical Departments, and those of Sewting and Music; making also a general inspection of all buildings and of the various forms of work. They were very enthusiastic in the expression of their interest, surprise and satisfaction Dr. C. L. Laskey, who presents this year a gold medal to the young woman of the Senior Normal Class who ranks first in scholarship, has recently placed the medal on exhibition in the window of a prominent jeweller and it has become a topic of interest for the city. On Monday at his own request, the Doctor gave a most valuable illustrated lecture on "The Circulation of the Blood," before the faculty and students, and took that occasion to display the medal and to deposit the name with Dr. Allen. It was received with rounds of applause and appropriate remarks by the President, and will be awarded on Commencement Day. YALE ITEMS. Sunday was a grand day at the A. M. B. Church, quarterly meetnig was held and Rev. W. H. H. Jones preached a fine sermon. On account of sickness our presiding elder did not arrive to attend quarterly meeting but we expect him here to hold quarterly conerence soon. Mrs. Bonds is on the sick list. Dr. Whittaker was called from Coffeyville to attend Mrs. Sarah Monday. She died before his arrival. Mrs. L. W. Whitehead is on the PIHLANDER SMITH COLLEGE sick list this week. Mesdames Cobb and Lew.s went to Pittsburg Monday. Revival meetings started this week at M. B. Church Henry Pack of Muskogee was in the city last Tuesday on business. Miss Annie Allen is visiting friends in Carthage, Mo. The members of the A. M. D. church gave an entertainment Thursday evening and a neat sum was raised. A. D. Johnson was on the sick list last week. Mrs. Daves who has visited relatives in Mississippi for the past four months returned home last week. Little Vivian, the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas was ill Tuesday. Mrs Rosa Allen and daughter, Cora, made a flying trip to Chetopa Saturday on business. Mrs Nettie Daris visited relatives in Coffeyville last week. There was a cake walk at Jordan's Hall Monday evening. Clyde Thomas, the noted piano player, who has been out of the city for seven months, was married during his absence and returned home Tuesday with his bride. CAPITAL CITY SAVINGS BANK. The Capital City Savings Bank, organized, owned and controlled by Negroes, is an institution that is solving the race problem in Arkansas. A visit to its quarters at Fifth and Center streets, Little Rock, Ark. would open the eyes of many. It is well located and compares well with any bank in the city in point of fixtures, etc. There is nothing at out it but the black taste of the employees that would make any one know that it was conducted by Negroes. The majority of the Negroes of Little Rock are not at this bank. It has been a very cool and noisy assistan THE MAYOR M W GIBBS. to 8 p.m. I have opened the Little Rock Negro homes and invest money in business and today from a business stand, put the Little Rock Negroes are and to note The one hobby of the bank is "Start some kind of business that will employ Negro boys Following the word with of the bank employs six Negroes and has organized an insurance company which employs more than a hundred young Negro men and women The leading officials on the bank are its president, Judge M. W. Gullbe, cashier, Charles B. King and teller, John A. McGonico. Judge Metha W. star Gulbe is without doubt one of the most unique characters of the Negro race. His history of a public man dates back to the stormy days of the abolitionists and the underground railroad. His association with Frederick Douglass, Wendell Phillips and others are among his most pleasant reminiscences, and even unto this day he is possessed with the magnetism and eloquence common to JOHN H. HARRIS C. B. KING. the men of that age. As a globe trotter, he is a veritable Ulysses. He talks as freely of Madagascar, the green fields of Ireland, the blue skies of Italy, the West Indies, South America and Canada as though he was speaking of his native city. He wears his years lightly and though passed the three score and ten mark, he is as vigorous and active as a man of middle age. There is no Negro in public life who has enjoyed more distinction than Judge Gibbs. He has served as solicitor of Pulaski county, Ark., and wears the proud honor of being the first Negro judge in the United States. He was receiver of the U. S. land office at Little Rock for twelve years and served as consul to Madagascar four years. He is now president of the Capital City Savings bank. Judge Gibbs' autobiography, "Shadow and Light," is one of the honorary positions than any Negro in Little Rock. He was born in Columbus, Mississippi at the close of the war, and finished his school career by finishing from the Columbus High school in '75. He came direct to Arkansas and for three years was successful in cotton raising. Having desire to come closer in contact with the business world, he disposed of his plantation and moved to Little Rock in 79, where he has since resided. Mr. Alexander has been variously employed within the city of Little Rock. Was last employed as foreman of the iron dept. in one of Little Rock's leading sup. houses. His career however, was one that consisted of work with the white labor in a consequence, he tendered his nation and commenced painting and contracting, and today does more painting than any other contract in Little Rock. He keep a score men regularly employed at uniform salaries. Mr. Alexander is also a director of the Capital State Savings Bank and president of Relief Stock Growth company. He is a life member of the National Negro Business League and president of the local organization, vice president of National Shop Young People's Union and treasurer of the state organization. A member of all the local bodies. Christ an gentleman and cent of the largest Stand in the state. Whole burden me to lift it with credit, Mr. Vic not held in the mind by a class through it. A most valuable man and friend. KALLITHRIX PARLOR. HAIR GOODS, HAIR OR NAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, TAPES, FRIZZES AND BANGS Go to... H: BROWN, The Grocer Fine Groceries—Just Opened— Everything Fresh—Give us a Trial. HOME 'PHONE 1282. 531 Juplin St. JOPLIN, MO. Home Phone 6013 Main Open Day and Night Royal Cafe Regular Meals 15 Cents. B. ELDER, 404 Broadway. KANSAS CITY, MO. The World 1906 Almanac and Encyclopedia is on sale all over the United States. It is a volume of nearly 700 pages and sells for 250. Sent by mail for 350. A Reference Book of unusual value, almost indispensable to any man of business, or in the professions. It contains information on more than 1,000 timely topics and presents over 10,000 facts such as arise daily for answering. Election statistics, agricultural, financial, educational, railroads, shipping, etc., etc., through all the list of topics where new figures are most valuable. 34 columns of index. Send for this "Standard American Annual."—Address THE WORLD, Palitzer Building, New York City. most valuable additions to Negro literature of this decade. He ranks today as one of the most wealthy Negroes in the United States. His real estate holdings can be found in Arkansas, California, Washington, D.C., and it will be surprising to many to know that in our own Topeka, Kans., he owns the ground where stands the Topeka State Journal building, the most valuable corner in the city of Topeka. He is easily the best fixed Negro financially in Arkansas. MCONICO AND KING It coming events cast their shad-ows before, it is with case that we would predict within the next few years the most then mental rise of the young colored men in the history of the state of Arkansas will have been established. Their cause seems to be championed at present by those two recognized princes of gentlemen, King and McComen. Charles B. King, whose likeness appears in connection is a Mississippi by birth. His early training was secured from Waltown university, after which he took four years sical course at Willerforce University. Or coming to Little Rock 1922 in booked in various kinds which it might from the thoroughly rocking establishment by C. W. Cates of Rock was asked to ac of each or of Cap Berkshire after now incorporated and is a present to the position with our servi- ty to patrons and with credit to oneself and the race. He is general manager of the Little Rock Reporter Pub company. He is a thorough gentleman, a member of all prom- ment lodges in that section and a stranger to no one who has been for unate enough to meet him. John Hamilton McConico was J. J. H. McCONICO. born in Livingston, Alabama. He received his early training in the public schools of that place until sent to A. and M. college at Huntsville by his parents. From this school he finished with honors Most of Mr. McConical's life has been spent in the newspaper business. Immediately upon leaving school at Huntsville, he returned to his home town at Livingston and founded and edited the "Livingston Advance" which paper he operated for one year, at which time under persuasion of the president of A. and M. college, he returned as profeessor of mechanical arts, superintending all of the industrial departments. It was at this time that Prof. McConico met President Booker of the Baptist college of Little Rock and eventually signed with that school to superintend the printing department. After being there fifteen months he bought one half interest in the "Reporter" at that place and immediately gave his attention to its editorial columns. It was his work of this nature that attracted the attention of the officers of the bank, who made haste in securing his services as teller. Mr. McConico still edits the Little Rock Reporter, and with the assistance of his partner, C. B. King, is filling a much needed want in that city. King and McConico are without question the leaders in that section, and are destined to occupy and dictate the positions now being filled by less qualified subjects in that section. Down with the tyrants' Let the young blood come forth. A MAN OF HONOR. Of the prominent and most conspicuous individuals of Little Rock, Arkansas, William Alexander, one of the leading contractors of the state, is identified in the first rank and can easily boast of holding more MRS. M. L. FIELD, 819 KANSAS AVE. Regular Meals 15 Cents. KANABCIST,MO SOME OF THE LEADING PHYSICIANS OF ARKANSAS 1 tative and Prosperous C Som: Representative HON, L. D. JONES, Editor and Proprietor of the Port South Apprentor. HOME OF JAMES J. Brother of the late Wyley Jones and present Estate. OF JAMES JONES, Jones and present administrator of the Jones THE HOME OF THE MARRIAGE HISTORY SCHOOL Brother of the late Wyley Jones and present administrator of the Jones Estate. FOR SALE A fine corn and cotton farm Guthrie, 90 acres in cultiv good timber land. A 2-roo stable. The timber on this for it. 1/2 miles to a colored $2500. Will accept a pay down and give liberal terms For further information add and cotton farm, 7 miles from acres in cultivation, balance land. A 2-room house and a timber on this farm will pay taxes to a colored church. Price accept a payment of $500 for liberal terms on the balance. Information address A fine corn and cotton farm, 7 miles from Guthrie, 90 acres in cultivation, balance good timber land. A 2-room house and a stable. The timber on this farm will pay for it. 1 mile to a colored church. Price $2500. Will accept a payment of $500 down and give liberal terms on the balance. For further information address C. S. FOWLER, GUTHRIE, OKLA. 5 THE MASTER A J. WELLS. 1890 ```markdown ``` FOR J W ROW AND THE JAMES JONES 2 J. T. T. WARREN. THE GIRL DR J W PARKER citizens of Arkansas. THE NEW YORKER GEO. BLACK The ```markdown ``` MILLS STORE This morning we call your attention to two "Rummage Sale" items and invite you when you are down town attending the MID-WINTER EXPOSITION" today to see how worthy they are. Pillow Rufflings in green, yellow, pink, blue and red, 12½ a yard. Embroidery Edgings and Insertions two-thirds of regular price. Some very fine qualities among them. A counter full to chose from. Come as early as you can if you wish one of these tailored suits that were priced from $15 to $45 for $10. There are not very many of them. Have you bought your tickets to the kiks club banquet? Better get them at once. What are the Negro business men of Topeka doing towards the semi-centennial? Mrs. Amanda Chancy of 1045 Pine street is still at the Stormont hospital. She is improving slowly. Coming events:—The Liks club barque, July 40th; the Lincoln Day banquet, Feb. 12th; the Ivy club "Mulch Gras" party, Feb. 25th. The Lakes' Imperial Art club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Bertha on West Fourth street. The meeting was unusually pleasant and instructive. Several visitors were present. The Shiloh chou and Mr. J. Mord, Allen have willingly and cheerfully assisted all the churches in the city in the past, and are willing to continue to do so in the future. So come out to Shiloh church next Wednesday evening and help them Reciprosity! The Ivy club holds a special meeting this evening for the purpose of arranging for their annual party. All members should come out. --- Mrs. Henrietta C. DeMoss and Miss Rosy E. Burnett entertained the C. M. E. ewing circle last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Maggie Page, 1830 Topeka avenue. A splendid lunch was served and all enjoyed themselves. Mrs. Geogrant Pillow, wife of Charles Pillow, died January 18th, of pneumonia, aged 29 years. Her funeral was held at Lane chapel and the remains were interred in Topeka cemetery. Among the graduates of the class of 1906, which joined High school this week, were Mrs Ada Upshaw and Messrs. Herbert Cabbell and Fred Rucker Hon. J. G. Groves, national treasurer of the Knights and Ladies of Protection, was in the city last week on business. Mr. Groves is greatly pleased with the outlook for the order, and products 1906 as the banner year. Negro insurance companies employing boys and girls of the race are his hobby --- Mrs Sain Clark, aged 87 years, died January 17, at her later residence, 901 E. Eighteenth street. The funeral was held at Third Baptist church, and the interment was in Topeka cemetery. --- The first regular meeting of the "Inspirables" was held last Summer with Miss Cora Jones as hostess. A musical number was rendered by each member, and the program was concluded by a short talk by Mrs. Robert Buckner, the chaperone of the club. In the latter part of the evening the ladies entertained their gentlemen friends with games, interesting conversation and music The Elks banquet to be given at then hall, 020 Kan is avenue, will have for the guest of honor, the newly appointed register of the treasury, W. T. Vernon, and E. P. McCabe of Oklahoma. W. W. Fisher and H. L. Monroe will be speakers of the evening. Tickets can be secured from any Elk at 50 cents per plate. A large number of ladies and gentlemen of the state are expected to attend. Sunday school class No. 5 of the St. John's A. M. B. church, composed of young ladies, has organized into a body and have assumed their old club name, A. B. O. F. D. They gave their first entertainment Thursday evening in the form of an old fashioned candy pulling at the church. The next sum of 45.60 was realized, which amount will be used to help furnish the parsonage. The young ladies are very grateful to the large number of friends who turned out to help them. They will give their next entertainment Valentine night. The Ne Plus Ultra art club met Friday afternoon with Ms. Smith, 1155 Lane street Forty-five minutes were devoted to current events. Launch was served. --- Mr. Hugh Lank died yesterday at noon at his home on Lincoln street, of consumption. Mr. Lank was an earnest Christian, kind and generous to his many friends. He was 20 years of age. The formal services will be held Sunday afternoon at Shiloh Baptist church. The instrument will be in Topskye metery. Rev. H. B Brown was ordained to the priesthood yesterday at St Simon's Episcopal church. The sermon was delivered by Rev. C Attwater of Blue Rapids. The candidate was presented by Rev. I. E. Rixter of Lawrence to Bishop Mullisugh, who ordained him to office of priest. The litty wife and by Rev Robert Spencer of Junction City FOR RENT. 20 or 25 acres of good land, a good house and barn. It is an ideal place for gardening and chicken raising. One mile and a half from the corporation line. Enquire at THE PLANDEATER office. NOTICE. The annual banquet of the Kansas Lincoln Day club will be held Feb'y 12, 1906 at Topeka. Parties desir ing tickets will please write or call on N. Sawyer, 1511 Quincy Street, Topeka, Kans. Tickets must be se cured before Feb'y 10. N. SAWYER, Sec'y, W T VERSON President Miss Juanila Adams, STENOGRAPHER and TYPEWRITER. I prepare legal documents, copy essays, seminars, etc. No menu script too difficult for me to handle. Special attention given to out of town work. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call or write me at The PLANEPLATER. Don't Buy Your 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 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 LIFTH STRLEF. C. E. Anderson, pool and Billiard Parlors Healquatters for the wish a nice time. Pittsburgh, ill on 'm PUBLICATION NO. No 23,550 In the District Court County Kansas Flora C Whitha p. 10 V5 William A Whitha of Kansas State of Kansas William A a greeting You are hereby not holding C. Whitha ha filed in the above case and court and are against you wherein he plays the divorce and that certain property said petition described be done to be the property of St. Clair C. Whitha, and that unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff or be fore the 7th day of January, 1906 the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered accordingly. Hereof you will take due notice. I. S. Curtis [SEAL] Clerk of said Court W. S. McClintock, Attorney for Plaintiff. --- Mr. Elmer Williams of Chicago is in the city visiting. He made his office a pleasant call. He brought a new ear here for the general manager of the Santa Fe. Mrs. Georgia Tabb of Denver, Colo., is quite poorly at the home of her aunt, Mrs. P. Parks, of 320 Taylor street, this city. Her many friends hope for her a speedy recovery. Messrs. J. P. Armstrong and J. H. Claybourne, Jr., spect at wides in Kansas city this week governs of the Minne Montgomery. They report a very enjoyable trip, despite the furious storm which struck that city. "The Court Scene from the Merchant of Venice," which was played at the Third Baptist church recently with so much success, will be reproduced by the same parties at the First Minne Baptist church, January 31st. The Dumys art club met with Mrs. M. Bradshaw, Fourteenth and Monroe streets. All members were president, Mrs. L. Jones. Each lady appreceited a surprise in the form of an appon, which was the gift of the president The best musical and recital ever given at Shiloh Baptist church, Jan'y 1st by the Shiloh Baptist choir and J. Mood. Allen, assisted by the Yale orchestra with trap drummer. Mrs. J. M. Wright will also assist, with Mr. Walter Jones as accompanist. NOTICE The Yale Orchestra will give a benefit ball Valentine night, Feb. 14, at Metropolitan hall. This is the best organization of its kind in the state and all Tepoka should turn out and help them. They have new music and have added a set of tripoliums to their orchestra. Fashions will be received by the Chapter halls. Come everybody Admission 20 cents single and two, 1 couple. To the Editor. — We desire to inform the public that we are not the official undertakers for the Burlal League of the United States, and we are not connected with it in any way whatever. It is a fraud concern. They owe death claims, advertising and printing bills. We desire the public to take notice that we have commenced prosecution against our concern that is de frauding our people in this and other states. STONESHIELD & HAMILTON R. J. Smith R. 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List property with HOME-THONE MAIN 6316 BELL-THONE MAIN 3137 property with WEAVE A MAIN 0310 E MAIN 3137 OFFICE 911 OAK STRE List property with WEAVER HOME-THONE MAIN 9314 BELL-THONE MAIN 9317 OFFICE 911 OAK STREET JOHN H. HARRIS THOS. HENRY SKEDMON, One of Pine Huff's most prominent citizens. VINDHAM BROTHERS, 14, Akk. J T MORLLAND, Sec. Head Barber Association, WORL AVE ED ALL STRAINGERS are invited to visit the finished Rooms Bars LICENSED BARBERS Kansas City, Don't until You 'Phone EAVER, WEAVER FIRE 911 OAK STREET MILA CHILLS, BUSINESS MANAGER J. N. CHILDERS, ENTERTAINMENT Stanley Meulicott, deputy County Treasurer, announces himself a candidate for the office of County Treasurer; subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. H.I. Monroe, deputy County Clerk, is a candidate for County Clerk, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. Will Van Orsdol announces his candidacy for County Clerk, subject to the Republican primaries. George A. Huron is a candidate for Probate Judge, subject to the Republican primaries. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, subject to the Republican primary. —JOHN L. HOWARD. A. M. Baird announces himself as a candidate for Register of Deeds subject to the Republican primaries March 10, 1908. J. W. Gibbons announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Shawnee county subject to the Republican primaries March 10, 1906. Matt. T. Campbell announces his candidacy for Probate Judge subject to the Republican primaries, March 10, 1906. W. F. Weber announces himself a candidate for County Treasurer subject to the Republican primaries, March 10, 1906. Geo. A. Huron announces himself a candidate for Probate Judge subject to the Republican primaries March 10, 1906. J. C. 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 an nounces his candidacy for County Treasurer, subject to the Republican primaries, March 10th, 1906. J. E. Shaffer announces his candidacy for Register of Deeds, subject to the Republican primaries, March 10th, 1906. Prof. Booker T. Washington is doing more to upbuild all mankind than all of his detractors can tear down in a thousand years. The attention of every Negro is called to the coming Republican primaries. The foundation of good government is in the will of the people rightly expressed. The fair, honest, and wellmeaning white man is growing scarce in the United States when it comes to giving the Negro what the white man demands of Nationality—that is, an equal show. Prof. W. T. Vernon dedicated his new Trade Hall at Quindaro, last Wednesday. Gov. Hoch, National Committeeman David Mulvane, Speaker of the House Stubbs and Bishop Grant addressed the multitude. Our in Montana the Negro has rights that a white man is bound to respect—especially in Helena The other day two white jurors objected to a Mr. Napper serving on account of his color. Judge Smith quickly put an end to their objection by saying "Mr. Napper is a citizen, a taxpayer and duly qualified to serve There will be no further discussion of the matter" Judge Smith is the right man in the right place, and it behoves the colored people to always try to keep such men in office. Such reports as we have been able to verify, indicate that the commercial advancement of our people during the year just closed is double that of any previous year. We find a decided increase in the number of Negro farmers, and they have been blest with a substantial returns for the effort put forth. Along all lines of business our people are reporting handsome profits. If we ever hope to be a people whose reif respect, wealth and intelligence shall win for us a place among the nations of the earth, we must learn to rejoice in each others success and bewail another's reverses. We are presenting to our many thousand readers this week a brief resume of the progressive Negro business men of Arkansas. Our special correspondent spent some time in Arkansas carefully selecting the material edition. We regret very much that the slothfulness of agent in preparing the matter and a our cut makers being unable to proceed with the work as soon as placed into their hands, has occasioned delay in placing this interesting reading before the public. Arkansas is a growing state and the developing of its resources affords some very excellent opportunities for our young men who are anxiously waiting for Dame Fortune. The nomination of Gov. Hoch for a second term by the Republican State Convention this year means defeat for the party. Gov. Hoch nor any of the Supreme Judges, if renominated, can get five per cent of the Colored vote. None but genuine Abraham Lincoln Republicans can get the Colored vote. No man, nor set of men, can get that class of people's support, who believe in making laws for separate races under the same flag and Constitution. A man should count for a man, whether he be white or black. Next Monday, the 29th, the ball will begin to roll anti-Hoch. Hoch and his race-prejudiced Supreme Court are being named among the dead. Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS ```markdown ``` Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. The Supreme Court Decision in the K.C. School Case a Juggling of Justice to Suit a Prejudiced Idea. 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 illimacy excuse to justify the prejudice and unjust 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 Thomas Carter of Baxter was in the city Tuesday. Mrs Fred Ellear went to Joplin, Mo. Wednesday on business. Richard Alexander who has suffered so long with the dreaded disease, consumption, departed this life Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted Friday at the A. M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. Louis Parks. The deceased leaves a wife, son, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his death. Interment was in Baxter cemetary. Mrs. John Crawford of Joplin, Mo., was in this city Wednesday. Master Willie Edwards entertained a number of his friends Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 10:30. Games were the feature of the 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 prejudiced whites wanting to separate the pupils in the High schools of Tupoka, on account of the attempt at highway robbery and murder, by one Fred Thrapp, who attempted to rob one Armer Robinson, for the same reason that the prejudiced whites of Kansas City raised the same question, because a colored boy killed a white High school student. The crime of Thrapp was more outrageous 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. That is equal to the desire James hold up of the Missouri State Fair in Kansas City. We will not assume that had the been so, that the jury would have for the acquittal of the indictment of the indictment shows how in and con- tiple some white people are and are endeavoring to take advantage a poor immigrant Negro, in the condition that confronts him. A white man this week was also arrested for entraping a ten year old girl but we do not see the big glaring he is in the Capitol for journal publishing anything. 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 Mr and Mrs. Gen Burnett and daughter, Maude, of Keelville attended the funeral of the former's son in law, Richard Alexander Friday. William Miller drove to Baxter Springs one day this week. Will Burnett of Cherryvale was called to the city last week to attend the funeral of Richard Alexander. Miss Francis Lane of Carthage, Mo., spent Saturday in this city. Mrs. Jones, of Columbus, was the guest of her brother, George Ezell, a few days last week. Fleetwood Ezell attended the installation of the Knights of Pythias at Weir City Tuesday night. Mrs W. Grant Smith went to Weir City last week. MR. J. E. SHAFFER'S CANDIDACY. Advantages Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to While the grocery business of it. Smith is represented by ten Negro merchants, James G. Webb, the supper of the following is by far the most successful and progressive. 14 He is a ussappan by birth, having been born in Lawsae tr coun ty during the early 60s. He was educated or that state and with his To the Republican Voters of Sawnee County I am a republican. I cast my first presidential vote for Hon. James A. Garfield and my last presidential vote for the matchless gentleman, statesman and patriot theodore Roosevelt. I have been a resident of Kansas forty one years and a resident of Topeka twenty five years. For the last twenty years I have been successfully engaged in the real estate and loan business and for the last seven years I have been a notary public. Now, my friends, I realize that my twenty years experience in notary work and the execution and handling of deeds, mortgages, and other legal documents, favor me with the peculiar qualifications and knowledge of the duties of the office, which will enable me to discharge and perform those duties with honor and credit to the citizens of Shawnee county. I have the honor of being a member of the Third Christian church, a member of Shawnee Camp No. 2800 M. W. of A. and Camp No. 1574 R. N. of A. Also a member of Shawnee Lodge No. 1, I. O. O. F. wife and two children moved to Arkansas in the fall of 187. He was shortly after that time unfortunate in losing his wife and was severely taxed in operating business and successfully educating his children. In 1901 he was again married to Miss Childers, a teacher in the public schools of that place, a sister to the editor of THE PLAINDALEER. Mr. Webb immediately went into the grocery business and has since been an identified. He has a well stocked store at 601 N. Ninth street and enjoys an enviable trade, over the city. Mr. Webb in a cousin to the well known Geo Webb of Springfield, Mo., who is one of the leading Negro jobbers of that state. He has given to the state of Arkansas one of its most accomplished young ladies in the person of Miss Webb who has charge of the Commercial department at Philadelphia College. Mr. Webb is one of Fort Smith's most reliable business men and is active in all things that are proposed to benefit his people. I have held many positions of honor and trust in the church, and in all the lodges of which I am a member. Some of the principles for which I stand and in which I believe: A square deal to all men. Every citizen should render loyalty and obedience to the laws of his country, honesty, integrity, morality and capability should be the test for eligibility to office. Every American citizen should have the same privileges, advantages and protection under our laws and receive the same punishment for the violation of law, regardless alike of poverty or wealth, race, color or position in life. I humbly bow my head in solemn reverence to the old soldiers to who valor and patriotism I am greatly indebted for the blessings of liberty and protection I enjoy under the laws and flag of this grand, free and united government. As it is impossible for me to personally visit, all my friends, I come to you with this letter. Remember me at the primaries. Yours most respectfully, J. E. SHAPER. sity, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West Departments Theological College, Normal Sub-Normal and State Normal. ge 'Great West. s thful Climate, Good In- vs. n d all inducements offered, M. E. JACKSON, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 604 Kansas Ave. L. BIRD, TOPEKA, KANSAS BELA POWRE 1091 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 1 TO 10 A M. 18 M to 4 P M. Ind. Phone 860. 7 TO 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Heights and Ladies section. | Nymphal Attention to desacres of women and private denuer O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. IOIAN AND SURGON 021 Kansas Ave. Both Phone 774 Calls answered day and night. Office Hours { 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Residence 1835 Van Buren Office over Lee's Drugstore 921 Kaa, Ave NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. Lee Anderson is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Mollie Langston, who is in Christ hospital, is improving. Let everybody in Arkansas sub scribe for the TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. St. Simon's guild will meet with Mrs. Emma Guy on Monday night. Mrs. Mattie Slaughter, the milliner, is in Kansas City on a business trip. Miss Fannie Cage of Burlingame spent a few days with Miss Mary Jordan. Merrere, Edward Staley and Silas Staley of Emporia spent Thursday in the city. Miss Martha Leffler of Davenport, Ia. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Reed, 1410 Western avenue. Miss Gertrude Bussey of St. Joseph, Mo. visited Mrs. Addie Hatcher a few days this week. The little child of Mrs. Amanda Smith, who has been quite sick with pneumonia, is improving. Mrs. J. M. Wright will sing at the musicale and recital at Shiloh church Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. James Maron are the hap, y parents of a hue baby girl. "Bro. Jim" is emiles all over. W. E. Stewart, who went to Christ hospital Monday for an operation, is reported as doing nicely. Mr. Mitchie Moxee after spending several days in the city, has returned to his home in Silver Lake. Miss Edwards, daughter of Rev. J. E. Edwards, has gone to Wilberforce college to finish her course in music. Mire Juanita Adams, the etenographer in this office, attended the dedication services at Western university this week. Mrs. Emma Ga.nea left Thursday for Emporia, to attend the meeting of the executive Board of the Baptist State convention. St. Simon's church will have a Sunday morning service from now on at 11 o'clock. Everyone invited. Rev. H. Brown, Doctor. Mrs. Cora Barnes left Saturday for her home in Chicago, after a pleasant visit with her brother, J. M. Wright, and family. Mr. Grundy Thompson of Lowman Hill is quite ill. He is unable to attend to his duty at his grocery store on West Tenth street. J. E. Shaffer, whose announcement appears elsewhere in this issue, is a staunch Republican and one of Topeka's active real estate men. Mrs. L. Carson will sing "The Tale of the Turtle Dove," assisted by a chorus of mixed voices next Wednesday evening at Shiloh church It Takes Nerve It Takes Nerve Everything depends upon your nerves. It is nerve force that causes the brain to direct the motion of your body; it is nerve force that causes your heart to pulsate, and send the blood through your veins; it is nerve force that causes your stomach to digest food, your kidneys to filter the blood, and the liver to secrete bile. In fact, nerve force is the power that runs your body, so if you feel worn-out, irritable, nervous, cannot sleep, or eat well, have pain or misery anywhere, your nerves are weak, and your system run-down. To restore this vitality take Dr. Miles' Nervine which will strengthen and build up the nerves. You cannot be healthy without strong nerves. "For eighteen years Dr. Miles' Nervine and Anti-Pain Pills have been my close companions. Early in married life, while raising children, my nerves became all worn-out—could not sleep; had no appetite; Indication very bad and had such awful dirzy spells. Then I began using Dr. Miles' Nervine, and at once I began to improve, and soon found myself in perfect health." MRS H J. TOUNG 324 Pittsburg st, New Castle, Pa. Dr. Miles' Nervine is sold by your druggiat, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it fails, he will refund your money Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Don't fail to hear the great song, "At Night," sung by Mr. Martin and the male chorus next Wednesday evening at Shiloh church. Capt Reynolds will sing the bass solo, When he Winds o'er the Sea blow a Gale," at Shiloh church on the evening of the 31st. Hear it. Owing to the monthly meeting of the City Federation, there was no meeting of the various art clubs this week, but all will meet as usual next week. Mrs. Maggie Lang Washington, who was called here last week on account of the death of her mother, returned Wednesday to her home in Kansas City, Mo. The Oak Leaf club will meet next Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. Important business will some before the club and all members are expected to be present. The parents' meeting held at the kindergarten rooms last Friday evening was well attended and the paper on "The Language of Children," read by Miss Mary Jamieon, was well received. Miss Effie Duke is seriously ill at her home on Buchanan street. LATER—Miss Duke died this morning. Funeral will be held on Sunday at Second Christian church. Any information concerning Agnes Ross Orrington, so merly of Topeka, but who went to Denver in 1002, will be gladly received by Mrs. Mary L. Price, 512 N. Jackson street, Topeka, Kans. The Knights of Pythias and the Court of Calanthe will give a "Martha Washington tea party" on the evening of February 22nd in celebration of Washington's birthday. It is expected to be quite an entertainment, and it is the desire of the members of the order to give the people a fine treat in the way of social enjoyment. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Laura Friedrick, Plaintiff. No.23624. Charles Friedrick, Defendant. State of Kannas to the defendant, Charles Friedrick, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the plaintiff, Laura Friedrick, and that you must answer her petition filed therein on or before the 23rd day of February, 1900, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing said plaintiff from you, the said defendant, on the grounds of abandonment, nonsupport and cruel and inhuman treatment, and for costs of suit. Laura Friedrick, Plaintiff, By Jas. C. Salyor, her attorney. Attest: I. S. Custis, Clerk. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co., OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. A SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have proven their ability to succeed in business, and conducted on a sound business basis according to the regular business customs applicable to that particular business is about all that any THINKING MAN would wish: WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Household Goods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, President. H. N. JOHNSON. Secretary. J. E JOHNSON, Gen. Mgr. Miss Jessie Oden will sing in Kansas City, Kansas. Feb'y 1st for one of the leading clubs there. Miss Hazel Washington will play for her. Prince Albert court will meet on the first Thursday in February at Masonic hall, 406 Kansas avenue. All members should be present. Business of importance. Don't miss hearing the Yale orchestra play that fine selection, "The Angel Choir," at Shiloh church Wednesday evening, Jan'y 31st. The new set of traps for the drummer will be used. Hear them. Musicale and Recital. The Shilloh Baptist church choir, assisted by Mr. J. Mord. Allen and the Yale orchestra, will render a program on Wednesday, Jan'y 31st as follows: 1. Chorus, "The Nightingale and Rose," Shiloh Choir 2. The Flower Song, Yale Orchestra. 3. Rhymes, J. Mord. Allen. 4. "At Night" Owl Song from Woodland, Mr. Jas. R. Martin, Male Chorus. 5. Solo, Mrs. J. M. Wright. 6. Piano Solo, Mr. Walter Jones. 7. "The Tale of the Turtle Dove" From Woodland Mrs. L. Carson and Chorus. 8. Tenor Solo, Prof. Jas. Brock. 9. Tales, Mr. J. Mord. Allen. 10. "When the Winds on the Sea Blow a Gale," Capt. Reynolds. 11. "Time is Flying," Nightingale Song from Woodland Mrs. Lizzie Brown. 12. "The Angel Choir," Yale Orchestra. 13. Rhyme Tales, Mr. J. Mord. Allen. 14. Selection, Yale Orchestra. Tom Brown, Pres. H Bettin, See Gordon Collins J. F. 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Will accept a payment of $500 down and give liberal terms on the balance. For further information address C. S. FOWLER, GUTHRIE, OKLA. Cigars and Tobacco | Let the... its entirety the third position of Bishop of the A M E. Chur hither Dr. J. M Conn. A M. Ph D. D. D. the pt. pastor of the A M. E. Chur h of T. Smith. Atk Dr Conner is with until obt one of the most scholarly men of the A THE REV. the best in the country, and is an author in his line, the sale of his books. The Doctrine of Christ," and "Outlines of Christian Theology, furnishes conclusive proof of his ability. His recent address on "The Signs of Prosperity," delivered by him at the opening of the Colored Exposition at Port Smith, has been thoroughly accepted by the white press, very few of the metropolitan dullers failing to at best comment on the same. It was a master effort and should be eagerly sought by all of our race who have not been fortunate enough to read it The high esteem in which Dr. Conner is universally held is not by virtue of the fact that he is a Methodist, but that he is a scholar a man. Dr Conner is a present, and has been since its formation, the President of the Negro State Business Men's League of Arkansas, and has been in training workers in their ranks, having done much to stock this organization with the best blood in the state. For one to know Dr. Conner is not to know the leader of the New growth in Virginia. He is thorough who gives to the people in India none and at one one of at Love one of ful wretched strong those for the Dr. Conner birth and has been city for some of his principal be men and the Best Church at Lathi Ji and Visits Chapel at Hot Spring We are proudingly proud to note the most taken by the General Conference in Dr. Conner, with a conviction that he would have been named Dr. Conner is destined to become one of the bishops of the A. M. E. Church if life lasts and health continues. Kev. Thomas R. Wamble, the popular pastor of Mallalin chapel M. E. church at Lott Smith, Ark. is a product of Monroe county, having been born during the slave period. He was denied the privilege of an early education and was not taught to read until 1814. His apprentices at this time together with his position made him a valuable man. His L It as in the r that he first began his labor among his people. In 1870 he accepted Christ and joined the M. E. church, and as his labor increased in the Sunday school and church work, a desire for a theology training was created, with the result of his entering Philander Succio college at Little Rock in 1917, living four years later. It was then that he connected himself with the Little Rock conference of the M. E. church and has since been a friend. In 1922 he was appointed presiding elder to the Hot Spring district and served six years. He was released from his own re- in order that we might accept on where could successfully or family. He was assigned to a town chapel where he has since to pastorate Rev Wamble is a minister of ability and as a vice raiser the recent debts which have been closed will testify. The people of Port Smith are much en- deared to Rev Wamble and family, and would deal with delight his re- turn to that place. DR. S. W. HARRISON. The following licenses is that of Wheeler Harrison, the youngest and one of the most prominent physicians in the state of Arkansas. Dr. Harrison bears the distinction of being quite singular to his profession having been born at Fort Smith, Ark. schooled and raised there. As a practicing physician he now enjoys a practice not afflicted by that queer, not customary prejudice due to familiarity. Dr Harrison was born during the latter '60 and received his primary education from [Picture of a woman with a bald head and a necklace.] In years after we went direct to Smithville Texas where he was succeed in establishing a neat practice. After the 4 years of hard work Dr Hart you felt that some of his career might be more easily borne with the assistance of a helpmate, and as a result, in 1903 he was married to Miss Margie Gordon of Port Smith. While the doctor's practice at Smithville was good, the isolation of his wife was not so pleasant, hence one year later they returned to their former home at Fort Smith, where he now enjoys a lucrative practice. He is identified with all lodges of note in Arkansas, and is Grat'd Medical Director of the Pythian lodges. He is a professional man and easily approached and a most congenial fellow to meet. He expects to do post work at Rish Medical college next summer. Springfield, Mo. Mr and Mrs. T. Cooper entertained number of young people. Fillerup night after he entitled home. The home was currently located with potted plants. For the coming week spent. In living com- and other amusements, I've were served to Mr. and Mrs. T. Cooper, Mrs. W. M. Sont, Mr. T. M. Greenstreet and Mrs. T. Kloer. Misses David Williams, N. S. S. H. H. G. G. G. G., Phone: 8 x 1000 Hill, Main St. Stonmons, Lنفس Pylatin William Naomi, Misses Finance Wilburth M.I. Com to Robin Wilhe Highton W.O. Co. Comball MacLeo C. Pucbl. Col1 South printing office of the M meth held his quarterly meeting of North Chapel Sunday the 21st Rev Owens of the Lighthill Street M lunch, presented in the afternoon Sunday was rally day at St Paul lunch. The Malestro Art Club will meet with Mrs Owr Baker, 120 British avenue, Luncheon atternoon Mrs. Barker F. Washington and son, Larnest Dawson accompanied by Mrs. dames H. Joyce Jackson and Kathrine D. Fillman of Colorado Springs arrived in the city Wednesday noon. Mrs. Washington lectured at the white Meth coldest church on Wednesday evening and at St. John A. M. L. church on Thursday day evening. All who heard her were hightly pleased the churches being crowded both nights. Mr. Eugene P. Boose of Colorado Springs was in the city Thursday and today the guest of Mrs. J. P. Watson Mrs. Banker I. Washington and son were guests of honor at breakfast Friday morning given by Mrs. J. P. Watson 1001 Palmer avenue Bldb for the guests of honor those present were Mrs. Katharine D. Billman H. Iowa Lolson, Mr. Eugene P. Boose of Colorado Springs, Rev. and Mrs. J. C. C. Owens Rev. and Mrs. H. Franklin Bray, Honorable and Mrs. W. B. Lowesnd She was assisted in saving by Mrs. Osmus Biker and B. L. Gangsbly While in the city Mrs. Washington and son and Mrs. Lykon were the guests of honorable and Mrs. W. B. Lowesnd Mrs. Billbon was the guest of Mrs. J. P. Watson Mr. Pearl Phillips, brother of Mrs. Owen Baker, met with an accident at the Minnesota Plant where he was working Thursday morning, and is unable to be out as the result of an injured foot. The Fostered Clubs of the city gave a reception in honor of Mrs Baker I. Washington Thursday afternoon from 2 until 5 o'clock at the rear one of Hon orable and Mrs W B Lownsand, 192 Palmer avenue. Their political test dence made it an ideal place for the reception. The house was beautifully designed with curtains, trans and sunlit, the curtains were lowered and the electric lights turned on. About two hundred and fifty ladies called quite a number being the white club ladies of the city. Those who stood with Mrs Washington were Meadames H. Loyer Jackson on W B Lownsand, I P Watson and K Dilliam. The reception committee were Meadames A W Maloney, W A Gatewood C Hill, L A Harvey L S Young and Wm. F. Bell serving committee Meadames H. Lownsand Bray Burnett Oll King Dio Aly and Mrs Huzel Lincoln At the old were Mrs I A Jones and Mrs C A were new Punch bowl Mrs Oscar Bell and Miss Rose Bowers Miss Harte Hill received the cards Master Hm Maloney at the door Mr. Wellington and son left Friday n. for Cairn rain Mr. James Jackson and Tillman and Mr. George P. Boone left Friday after that home at Colorado "THE KEYSTONE. RESTAURANT AND CAFE First class service Short orders & specialty. When in Kinsa City, call and see me. If you're pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. R. S STREET, Prop. 1204 E. EIGHTEENTH ST. Columbua, Kan. The bell given by the G. T. C. was a grand success. They have the only dancing hall in Cherokee county. As this was not that dame of the season the out or town guests were not so many in number. However they had quite a number from Joplin and Mineral Pots. Patterson of Joplin was floor manager and a friend to host. Mrs. Lily Baylin of Strenter, III is here visually her sister Mrs. J. B. Hobson. Miss Elizabeth Philps returned to her home in Jopkin last Friday night. While there was instrumental in the success of the hall given by the G. T. C. Miss Larry Hobson came home to visit her at the end and attend the G. T. C. hall. There will be a party given on the with me of Mr and Mrs J. Hollowes in lieu of Mrs Linda Ravlin at Strat- tor, NL. Mr J. will come up from the door last night. S. W. H. One of the most beautiful young Lilies in the South, and Queen of the nent Carnival. South McAlester, I. T. Quarterly meeting at the A M E church was a great success Sunday Amount collected was $2100. Preshing elder's assessment 220. Bray, M. D. Brookins has well organized the church into clubs to raise money to enlarge the lunch and potatoe in the spring. The colored people of South McMasters are in splendid condition in the way of homes and many of them are engaged in business of their own such as grocery stores, novelty stores and not furnishings, that they are controlling with great success. We also have a splendid physician in the person of Dr. South who never fails to benefit his patients. If A. Goss is a competent lawyer who is known to win, and the people of this city look upon him with great a sense. Hon. two Lazpatrick has been a member of the but for a number of years in this city, and his wife influence throughout this part of the country is due to his great ability as a lawyer and politician. Mr. W. H. White, R. Platchey Mr. Scott, W. P. Robertson has Johnson formerly of Kansas City, Iowa Mr. Hayes and many others we will mention in next issue are the leading business man of the city and law, but not least Mr. Robertson, one of the greatest building contractors and carpenters in the Southwest. He is bound hospital and always has a dollar to help our good institution. A club of 11 young ladies and gentlemen was organized by Mrs M H Brooks and Paddy Ever, known as the Young Douglas Church and Dianthic Club for young people and conducted over the generation. The object is to train them in the way of high class music and literary work. Newton News. Miss Bessie is sick at this evening. Mrs. Dickinson, who has been in the sick list is able to be out again. Mrs. Ann G. McIntosh, who has been very ill is improving. The New Club all meet next week with Mrs. W. Coleman. The club message is postponed to the last two weeks of the season at the club. Repost: I deeply regret to announce that the meeting was cancelled. The next meeting will be held on the next Wednesday at 10:00 AM. The guest will be Mrs. Dickinson. Ander Reeves will be the guest. Guest Mrs. Dickinson, W. H. LUCAS, The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me. 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA. ALPHA SANITARIUM. The accompanying cut shows a view of the Alpha Sanitarium, located at 715 Graines street. It was founded and established by Drs. G. M. Robinson, J. O. Hickman and other prominent Negroes of Little ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` THE MUSEUM THE ALPHA SANITARIUM. Rock, who have spared no efforts in making the equipment of this institution the very best and the business men of Little Rock have been very liberal in contributing to the charity department. The present oing is twenty-e nurses of the Pr Chicago and the Nashville are in ing school for chartered and In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Della Harris, Plaintiff, vs. Ed Harris, Defendant. To Ed Harris You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of January, 1906, I filed with the clerk of the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, my petition in the above entitled cause praying for a divorce from you from the bonds of matrimony. Now this is to notify you that unless you plead in the "A Town of Splendid Op In an address before J. C. Liftwich said, "Boley This is a business man's way about a place. BOLEY is an agr center of quite an immensit large population of colored many things you ought to know. Its wondersul opport ment. Its opportunities for growing. Its delightful and The Boley Business station of vigorous men with any information along these answer questions. Write to know to the Boley Business Boley, India town of Solid Opportunity In an address before the people of Boley which said, "Boley is the Negroes' business man's way of saying what face. Boley is an agricultural and white an immensity of country, a nation of colored people, there is you ought to know about: wonderful opportunities for profit opportunities for fruit, truck its delightful and healthful climate. Boley Business Men's Club is a dangerous men with an ambition station along these lines. Its no stions. Write today for anything in the Business Men's, Indian Territory "A Town of Splendid Opportunities" In an address before the people of Boley, Prof. J. C. Liftwich said, "Boley is the Negroes' paradise." This is a business man's way of saying what he knows about a place. BOLEY is an agricultural and commercial center of quite an immensity of country, as well as a large population of colored people, there is a great many things you ought to know about: Its wondersul opportunities for profitable investment. Its opportunities for fruit, truck and stock growing. Its delightful and healthful climate. The Boley Business Men's Club is an organization of vigorous 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. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL DEV INCORPORATED CAPITAL STOCK One Million Share of non assessable stock Most Gigantic Mov ver LAUNCHLD GENERAL DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED LAWS AUZONA TAL STOCK 1,000,000 on Shares on assessable stock ONE DO untic Movement LAUNCHLD for the Negro Most Gigantic Movement ver LAUNCHLD for the Negro's advancement. The BRAIN and MUSCLE of the race to be employed The DOOR of OPPORTUNITY now open. Write today for literature and particulars. CHAS D CLLM, Pres RLV P D SKINNER, Sec. D. H. HILL, Vice-Pres Dr J.T WHITTAKER, Treas Healthquarters, COFFLEVILLE, KANSAS When in Wear Stop at The Red Star Hotel Boarding and Lodging Open Day and Night Mrs. Frances Harris, Proprietor. Mme. De Vaul Vincent's School of high class tailoring Tutition reasonable. Write for information. 2819 Walnut St. KANSAS CITY, MO equipments, including baths, and a plate glass laboratory for urinalysis and pathological work. Since the opening of this institution, fifteen patients have been treated. Some of the most prominent physicians of the city are on the working staff of this sanitarium ```markdown ``` The present capacity of the building is twenty-eight beds. Trained nurses of the Provident Hospital of Chicago and the Mercy Hospital of Nashville are in charge. The training school for nurses has been chartered and opened October 15. The public is invited to inspect. and cause to my petition on or before the 5th day of March, 1904, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer therein continued granting a divorce to me from you and for costs of suit. DELLA HARRIS. opportunities" the people of Boley, Prof. is the Negroes' paradise." y of saying what he knows Agricultural and commercial city of country, as well as a people, there is a great now about: unities for profitable invest- or fruit, truck and stock and healthful climate. Men's Club is an organi- n an ambition to give you lines. Its no trouble to day for anything you want Press Mens Club in Territory. VELOPMENT CO., LAWS AZONA.) 1,000,000.00. s ock ONE DOLLAR per share. ement lot, the Negro's advancement. Hastings News The weather here has been quite cold for two or three days. Rev. J. H. Taylor, who has been away conducting a ten day's meeting in Lincoln, has returned. No meeting has been held at the church during the two weeks. Mrs. Kate Woods, who has been on the sick list, is improving rapidly. Rev. H. South will hold a quarterly meeting here February 7. We contem- quate a glorious time. Mr. Wright is making quite an im- provement to his house by adding 3 rooms and a porch. He wants to keep warm and so he added a furnace also. Mrs. Shap land, who has been visiting her sister and mother for about two months, returned to her home in St. Cottle Wash. Mr Bedwood and found of Mary land, are stepping with Mr John Walhame, Mr Bedwood is quite a finished scholar and is a painter by trade. He expects to remain here a while. Mrs Clark, who has been in Grand Island, has returned home. Mr Colonel Hunt made a short visit to Grand Island. Mr Pilgrim Campos has been on the sick list but is consolable. She used to long to read of war I time missed this craze to cease. Now you often hear her right I'tt is us, I love you. Atchison. A SWELL MEMORY The social pastor Poo was set Friday evening when Mrs Belle Murray, Miss Hattie Ingram and Winifred Martin were the hosts of a variety of dance party at the home of the latter. The house was made spiritually charming by hooks, palms and cut flowers and eaten being the color scheme. The ladies, assisted by Mrs Fumma Matthews resided in the hall amid a tower of palms. Ingram's orchestra furnished music during the entire evening. The early hours were spent in whistle and other amusements and at 10:30 the guests were invited to the dining room where a dainty report was served. A souvenir heart, on which was inscribed a verse to Poo, was presented to each. At a late hour the many friends reluctantly returned to hour respective homes declaring the affair one that would dwell long in their memories. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. D Colbert, Dr. and Mrs. W H Hudson, Mr. and Mrs F Handy, Mr. and Mrs. K Henderson, Dr. and Mrs. G G Brown, Merdames Shaw Rice Johnson, Briggs, Musselwater, S Roy, I Ross, E Smith, C Hunt, Hudson, Potter, Penn, Cunningham, St. Clair Mosses, A Mosley, P Mosley, C Briggs, I Smith, Fatcher, Ross, J. Smith, G Hudson, F Morton, Highbaugh, F Nelson, Potter, Brown and S Roy. Meredith J. C. Rice and B. Johnson of Frankfort are visiting Mrs Wm Rice. Mr W. A. Gowington has purchased the grocery store formally in charge of Morton & Hudson. Mrs Eugene Moore who has been quite sick is improved When Miss Ethel Penn announces a musical concert the people know they are to be highly entertained. Consequently True Elvon hall was crowded to its utmost Thursday night to hear the third of a series which she will give. Thus one surpassed all others in wit, humor and first class amusement. Miss Penn's company is composed of the following: Miss Housie Dunning, Lilian Cunningham Minna Nuby, Virginia St. Clair, Gobbie Cunningham, Evangeline Sawyers and several little girls, Susie Banning, Maud and Emma Glover, Agnes McBowell, Barnie Barnes and Ginny Johnson, Miss Penn is very proficient in music and her musical prows her to be very talented. We wish her success in her undertaking. Mrs. Wm. Rice entertained at dinner Friday in honor of Merdias J. C. Rice and B. Johnson of Frankfort. Covers were laid for seven. Mewlman F. Pitts, E. Shackelford, W. H. Hudson, J. Fisher, the guests of honor and the hostess. An excellent three course dinner was served and it was an enjoyable affair. Mr. Reginblid front of St Joseph was down Sunday to visit her (1). He left Monday for Boston. Rev. Thos. Morton gave up his charge in Washington, D. C. on account of failing eye sight and is now at home to remain. Mrs. Ida Mack Mosley of Douglas hospital, Kansas City, as in the city to nurse Mrs. Latenger. A party of Atchisonians will attend the performance of Ben Hur in St. Joseph, Jan. 30. Ioplan. The moving pictures at M. F church Friday night, Jan. 19, 1900, was grand. It was from the Bible, "A trip to Holy Land" and was very interesting. A large crowd was in attendance. Unity Baptist church has started a revival conducted by Rev. Dunkins of Oswego, Kun. Much success is expected. Mrs. J. Arnold has returned after a long visit in Colorado Mrs. I. White is visiting her mother in Kentucky. Rev Dinkins left Saturday to spend Sunday at home in Oswego. He will return Monday. Miss Lowe, who has been visiting her relatives, left her home in Gaffayville, Kan. Miss Nettie McLamore has been very sick. Mrs. Chas Dodson will leave soon for a short visit with her mother. The infant son of Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Gladden died last Saturday night and was buried Monday from the St. John Baptist church. This is a very sad occurrence for Rev. and Mrs. Gladden, this being the second child buried in nine months. They have the sympathy of the entire community Mrs. R. B. Fleming has been very ill but is now improving. She is at St. Francis hospital under the skillful treatment of Dr. Grant. Mrs Booker I. Washington, wife of the famous educator at Tuskegee, was the distinguished guest of Mrs Ila Joyce Jackson last week. She was with person en route to California. While in this city she delivered a lecture at Payno A. M. E. church on "The achievement of colored women." The church was packed. During Mrs. Washington's four days stay innumerable functions were given in her honor, the most elegant and elaborate were the toast luncheon by the 20th. Century club at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Hurley, and the public reception given by the City Federation of Colored Women's clubs at the home of Mrs. W. E. Proctor, at which nearly two hundred club women, including the white club women, of the city were present. Mrs Tillman president of the City Federation instituted Mrs Washington a gold sucker spoon on behalf of the Federation. Mrs Washington spent several days in Denver and Pacblo accompanied by Mrs Jackson. Genu. Palmer the millionaire philanthropist and President and Mrs. Slocum, of Colorado College, entertained Mrs. Booker Washington during her stay here. Mrs. Julia Emery entertained a few friends Sunday evening. Those present were Mesdames Rosa Moore, Addie Proctor, Caulsberry, Mattie Earl and Miss Lunice Thornton. The hostess served ices and poured chocolate. H. D. Earl was tendered a surprise on the occasion of his 48th birthday last Tuesday evening. He received many valuable gifts. Harper W. C. T. W. met with Mrs. Fanny Franklin Wednesday. Eugene Carter who was sick so long with pneumonia that one of the leading white physicians had given him up, is now rapidly recovering under the treatment of our only colored physician. Dr. Grant. Rev. Neloma of the People's M. E. church has resigned the pastorage and will enter the Presbytrey. Mrs. Enola DeCtelland is confined to her room on account of illness. Mrs. A. Kinney is suffering from a sprained ankle. Mrs. Ida Clark of Chicago has been employed in one of the leading hair dressing parlors of this city as a scientific chiropodist. Rev, South P. E. of Topeka, Kas. will hold the last quarterly meeting for his conference year at People's M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. N. Roynotda gave a six o'clock dinner Monday complimentary to Mrs. Ramsey of Pueblo. Miss Mattie Collins entertained a few friends at her eighteenth birth day last week. Misses Edna Winfrey and Lucy Billops entered high school this school term, making five colored girls and one colored boy attending high school. All work guoranteed. Prompt attention given to all out of town work. Res. Itilian Ave., South Fort Pickering. Memphis 'Phon 987 MKMPHIS.TPNN 100 KANSAS AVENUE a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cappes. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. Prof. Jos. A. Booker was born in in 1859, of slave parents, at Port land, Ark. His parents died while he was very young, leaving him to care for his grandmother, who thought a great deal of him and did all in her power to assist in his education. He first attended the free schools in his own county which lasted only three months each year. By a hard effort there, he became able to teach in the country earning enough to purchase clothes and a tuck. 1930 dights for his board forrier that he might sow in so. At the end of three years he ate of Roger Williams University Neshville Tenn. and spent five years there, finishing the classical course in 1880 graduating with the degree of A.B. He was called to the presidency of Arkansas Baptist College. The school at that time had only about twenty five students. The school now has a splenid building that he is well equipped. The Arkansas Baptist College is in every sense of the expression, a Negro institution And, although it is owned and directed by the Negro Baptists of the state, the whole race feels proud of it as a large exponent of racial possibilities. In 1884, the Negro Baptist Convention of Arkansas, assembled in Hot Springs, voted to start a college for Normal and Theological education. The leading idea was to train teachers and preachers for the race. The institution has kept closely to that idea, and yet enlarged its borders and heightened its plans, so as to include a regular college course, industrial and commercial training and fine arts, such as music and drawing. The college plant as it now stands consists of eighteen city lots, upon which are built already, two magnificent brick buildings for class rooms dormitory, and administrative purposes, and one frame building for shops, such as shoe shop, carpenter shop, and cabinet making. There is also a neat little farm of one hundred acres, about one fourth of which is in cultivation, some six or ```markdown ``` seven miles away from the college, and which belongs to the college property. This farm was purchased ed for the purpose of (1) growing most of the truck used in the boarding department, (2) furnishing many of the young men an opportunity to earn a part or all of their expenses while in school; (3) to give a practical demonstration of an agriculture educational. The farm has already done much in each of these directions, both for the student, the school and the race. The faculty of the institution is made up of graduates from many of the older schools, such as Bishop College Marshall Texas, Atlanta Baptist College, Spelman Seminary, both of Atlanta, Ga., Roger Williams University, and Virginia Union University, and the Arkansas Baptist College. These teachers are kept busy during the school session, from the opening to the close, in their Grammar school, Academic, Colegate and Theological departments, as well as the industries correlated with these. The student body is made up of young men and young women from all parts of the state, and from con- tignous states, such as Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Indian Territory, and Oklahoma, numbering from four hundred to five hundred students a year. As the college is in its twenty-second year, the scholarship of the student body has advanced in good and regular order to the entire satisfaction of its friends and patrons. For, when the college was opened twenty one years or more ago, most of its students were doing only grade work from the forem to the eighth grade, but on these hold on and others mean in, there was an even and public growth of the average shipship. The classes in the deparment are really attend The presidents of institution is marked by two individuals in the state who have around them their many friends and followers, namely, Dr E. C. Morris, president of the State Baptist convention, and Jos. A Booker, president of the college. Dr Morris has been president of the State Convention for nearly thirty years and has kept the Negro Baptists of the state alive to the interest of their educational work as represented by the Arkansas Baptist College. Pres Jos A. Booker has made a charge of the college on many years, and has drawn to and such to my part of the world. Some of his students and graduates are in Africa some in the Philippines Islands, while at home many of them are teachers and teachers, lawyers and doctors, throughout the south and west The next session of the Baptist Convention will be held in Hot Springs next month, where the idea of the college was originated. Dr. Morris expects to raise not less than ten thousand dollars in that meeting to pay off the college debts and to lay aside money to pay teachers and to complete some of the building plans now in their inclipency. Cheap Trips Southwest If you've never been Southwest to Oklahoma, Indian Territory or Texas—there is a treat in store for you. Besides escaping the wintery weather here, a trip now may prove of far greater benefit to you. There are more and better opportunities for making money--for home building, in the Southwest today than anywhere else. 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Corner 7th and Qu THE BL The only Negro N Eva SCHOOL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LANGUAGE LANGUAGE Issues police We issue police for $100, $20 This is the only Company Every intelligent Negro good, live, hustling agents literal terms to the right po The Knights Sol. James Beck, Nat'l Pro- James M. Mason, Nat'l V co J. P Headquarters: 413 Kausa File and Mantel Work a Specialty. Estimates Cheerfully Pornished. Dale is in staple and I am v New Phone 33cS of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, Hon. Chester W. Keatts. Chester W Keatts, the National opposing party. He received 500 Grand Master of the Mosiac Tem plarn of America, who founded the order was born near Little Rock, Mr. Keatts has the honor of being the only Negro who Ark in Pulaski county, in 1854 His parents being in humble state, Chester was obliged to work his way as he attended school. By hard work and perseverance he obtained a common school education; this acquired knowledge with his native ability, has enabled him to long stand as a leader of his race, and as one of the wealthiest and most highly respected colored men in the South bond of $40,000, and entered upon He worked on the farm until he his duties. After disposing of all [Image of a man with a mustache and a bow tie, wearing a suit and a hat.] HON. CHESTER W. KEATES, NATIONAL GRAND MASTER OF MORAL TEMPLE OF AMERICA. postal clerk he held for 17 years, 7 months and 7 days. He ran for ciruit clerk at Pulaski county in which the city of Little Rock is situated, and was elected by an overwhelming majority but was counted out by the A MECHANICAL GENIUS. We are glad to acknowledge our acquaintance with that mechanical genius, Walter T. Oates, who a living illustration of what young men can do if they are Walter was born in the State were Vaduah now holds away, it is a consequence speaks with last name of his birth place. He ate to little Rock with his prints at in early age and entered a public schools of that place, living a desire to become a mechanic of some kind, to accomplish me trade, he was satisfied with aided education and leaving school THE worked in the capacity of porter various places. Attempting to this calling, in 1811 he secured job as porter for Albert Pfenter, jeweller, at 210 Main street, through politeness and kindness to a employer and surroundings he came generally liked in the store, and no work in jewelry was too difficult for them to explain should alter ask. No careful was he to the property he made a satisfactory settlement with the court and was discharged with honor. Among other political races was that for judge of the police court of the city of Little Rock. In this as when he ran for circuit clerk, he was ected by a large majority but was counted out. Mr. Keatta married the eldest daughter of Mrs Rebecc. Nyphon, and he and his estimable wife are living happily in Little Rock, but their union has been blessed with no child ren apply himself to all instruction that in the end of the first year he was given a bench in rear of the shop and did all clock work coming to the house. Feeling very much encounted over his success and having some idea of the future, he left Pfeifer's at the end of fifteen months, to engage in business with J. E. Henderson, the colored jeweller; who was then at the stand now occupied by Mr. Oates. After working one year he was successful in buying the store, which at that time was merely a "fix it" shop, but today, anything in the jewelry line, from a diamond, down, is in evidence. Coving from a family of ten children, Walter was compelled to be self-reliant and to by he communicate the aspect of the business as well as the social world of Little Rock. This is an apt illustration of what can be accomplished by one who it is. Let such lives be ever compelled by more of our young men to within them live the salvation of the world. WESTERN TT'S REGIEE. The Institute Jubilee singers tender a number of selections at two of the city hospitals Sunday. Principal W. R. Custer attended the defiactory services of the trades building at Quindaro Wednesday. Preparations have been started for an exhibition to be sent to the quatuor centennial celebration of Tuskegee institute next April. Our enrollment still increases. The Misses Hattie Rice of Centralia, Kans. and Clara Cook of Trinidad, Colo., also Mr. Naomi Campbell of Chanute, were among those who enrolled last week, and Mr. Robt. Greer of Bonner Springs, this week. M. SIR S. A. JORDAN. L.C.G.M. The move is the likeness of one of the most prominent and famous in the state of Arkansas. Immediately after the death of Father Dixon he was appointed his successor and in 1903 was elected A univ. real evidence of his successful leadership as seen in the building of the Taborian Hom. six miles west of Litle Rock. The Hom will include 19 acres of the very best agricultural land and will stand as a monument on the Icorrans of that state. The lodge in all of its JACK C. CRAVENS The accompanying likeness is that of Jack C. Cravens, a thoroughbred boy of Fort Scott. He came from Little Rock, Ark., in '68, and owing to the death of his parents at the age of seven he was benefitted but little by parental The accompanying likeness is that of Jack C. Cravens, a thor-oughbred boy of Port Scott. He came from Little Rock, Ark., in 168, and owing to the death of his parents at the age of 29, he was benefitted but little by pueral In connec tion with this write-up we produce the likeness of Dr. J. G. Thomas, the pioneer physician of Port Smith and Wester Arkansas. Dr. Thomas is one of the adults from M hurt, which in most A training. He was also forced to care for his brother and sister, he being the oldest child. It can be truthfully said that he is a self made man. At the age of twenty four he moved to Fort Smith, and married, one year later, Miss Minnie Thompson, of that city. He has been constantly employed by the same firm by which he was hired a few days after his marriage, and today is held in the very highest esteem by them. He is a most genial gentleman, has a thorough knowledge of his line of his business and makes friends easily. He is a member of Dixon Lodge No. 115, K. P., of Fort Smith. Mr. Craven has one child, a boy whom they are educating in the public schools of the city. He has two very fine lots in the city and will shortly erect a beautiful home. His life of such intense push and energy is one that well might be imitated. It will be worth the price of admission to heat Mrs. Lizzie Brown singing the Nightingale Song, "Time is Flying, from Woodland, on the evening of the 31st at Shiloh church. --- departments, is doing well under his guidance and buds far to excel all previous administration Sir S A Jordan is also a government employee having been enrolled with the retor carriers of that city for 18 years and is well liked by the community. He was married in '54 to Miss Pankey Venerable of Little Rock. He is also identified with other tending lodges of the city, and an aident church worker, a national head of white all Fabrians should feel proud. Dr. J. G. THOMAS. In connection with this write-up we produce the likeness of Dr. J. G. Thomas, the pioneer physician of Fort Smith and Wester Arkansas. Dr. Thomas is one of the graduates from Mt. Hirr, which on most T. eases means for the physician's success. He also graduated with honor from the literary department of Lincoln University. Dr. Thomas is a very prominent lodge man, being identified with all the Internal lodges and holding official position in most of their Grand Sessions. He has, for several years, been Mutual Aid Secretary of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten. He is also State Medical director of G. U. of O. I., the strongest institution in the state. Dr. Thomas is an active member of the Ninth A. M. E. Church and takes an active interest in all things which tend to elevate the race. He has given to Athens, and to Port Smith in particular, one of those families that add laurels to a community. Besides the possession of one of the nearest homes in Port Smith, Dr. Thomas has other valuable rentals and is neatly supplied with this world's goods. He enjoys a lucrative practice and is universally liked by the community. J. Mord. Allen will be at his best at the recital January 31st at Shiloh church. Hear him. He is now composing rhymes for this occasion. Great! --- [Picture of a man in a military uniform, holding a sword]. DR. J. W. CURTIS, One of the distinguished citizens of Hot Springs, Ark. HILL CITY, KANS. Rev. Ross, pastor of the A. M. E. church, delivered a careful and well selected sermon last Sunday evening. Quite a number of the young people attended the box supper at Mt. Olivet Church on Friday evening, Jan. 19th, and a pleas nt time was spent. Mrs. Kirk, of Osborn, spent a few days of last week, visiting her daughter, Mrs F. M. Glenn. Flander Lewis shipped a car load of fine cattle last Thursday which showed the marks of high feeding and should bring a fair price on the DR. J. W. One of the distinguished ci MEMPHIS, TENN Mrs. S. L. Westbrooks has recovered from his recent injuries. Mrs. M. Kindle is visiting her sister, Mrs. L. Moore at Winona, Mississippi. Rev. E. M. Smith, of Earlington, Ky., was in the city recently visiting his sister, Mrs. R. H. Hayes. Mrs. M. J. Booker has returned from a two weeks visit with relatives and friends in Hardy and Scoby, Miss. Mr. Joseph Freeman has recovered from his recent illness. Miss Malinda Brown, of Grenada, Miss, is visiting Mrs. J Freeman Mr. James Foster is very ill. We wish him a speedy recovery. PROF. P. L. DORMAN. The most interesting man in the city of Fort Smith, Ark., is P. L. Dorman, superintendent of Manual Training for the public schools of that city. He was born in Greenborough, Ala. in '76 and after receiving his early training at that place, was sent by his parents to that "greatest institution of learning in the South." It was here he completed his literary training as well as carpentry and manual training. It was Prof. Dorman that contributed the cabinet work from Tuskegee for the Atlanta Exposition. This exhibit was the finest of its class and the attention attracted by it greatly advertised the school. Booker T. Washington realized this fact, subsequently rewarded Prof. Dorman by a tour with himself through the principal cities of the North. Prof. Dorman is an ardent admirer of Booker T. Washington and has at all times been favorably impressed with his ideas. So much attached was he to the school, that it was with reluctance that he in '97 accepted the position of superintendent of Industry at the Presbyterian Normal at Arkadelphia, Ark. After giving to this school three years of hard service, he was tendered the position which he now holds at Fort Smith. He was the first man to introduce manual training into the public schools of that city. So successful is Prof. Dorman in this role, that the teacher of manual training in the . market in Kansas City, The work of constructing the A. M. E. church has begun. We hope that each member will do his part in donating his labor. Many friends of the church have promised to lend a helping hand, and we hope in a short while to see the building completed. Miss Mary L. Garland of Downs, Kansas, spent a few days in this city, this week, the guest of Miss Perly Jones. This part of the country experienced a very cold wave on last Sunday. Read THE PLAYWRITER. 7. CURTIS, citizens of Hot Springs, Ark. white schools has been requested by the board on several occasions to make visits to the colored schools to observe his, Prof. Dorman's, methods. Since being in Fort Smith Prof Dorman has also been actively engaged in contracts and buildings and has been successful in keeping from ten to twenty of his most apt students constantly employed. Since 1900 he has built over sixty houses with the assistance of his students, most of which are the best homes owned by Negroes in the city and representing a value of $50,000. He has under course of erection at the present time one business and eight dwelling houses. He also enjoys quite a large patronage from the school board in the way of keeping school buildings in repair. He is doing more to solve the race problem than any other Negro in this section Mr. Dorman's greatest pride is the m stress of his home formerly Miss Mary McNeal of Little Rock. Her connections in that city was of the very best and her residence in Ft. Smith has materially added to the social circle. So noticeable is the work of Mr. Dorman that it has JOHN B. HARRIS caused the darley papers of that city to make constant mention of its effects. May Greensborough produce more Dormane, and may Tuskeegee continue to successfully train them. The general conference of the A. M. E. church will meet in the city of Norfolk, Va. in 1904. This means the gathering together of the brainiest aggregation of Negroes in the world --- Ee ar SRE b = oe 7