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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House VOLUME VIII. NO CONFERENCE FOR ATLANTA! The A. M. E. Connection Refuses to Have Delegates Humiliated in White South. "Atlanta colored folks made a strong pull for the A. M. E. General Conference in 1908, but the manhood of the conference was against us, and we lost. This conference is composed of possibly the most representative body of Negro gentlemen in the world, and they refused to stand for the indignity of our Terminal station. It is reported that Atlanta lost the conference because of the Jim Crow regulations at the Terminal. At the Terminal colored ladies and gentlemen are not allowed to either enter or pass out the main entrance of the station. All Negroes must pass out a side picket door on Mitchell street. All Terminal is the only railroad station in the world where a colored passenger is not allowed to pass in and out the main entrance. The treatment the colored people receive at this station is a disgrace to civilization. It is a shame upon Atlanta. A Negro girl can walk through the front door of the station if she has a white child in her arms, or has a bundle for a white person, but if she puts the bundle or baby down and starts out alone, she must go out the side pocket. This conference meant thousands of dollars to the merchants of Atlanta, but race prejudice and short sightedness drove it away. Just think what a vast sum of money 1,000 delegates and visitors would have turned loose among our people in thirty days, the length of the conference. Each of these persons would have spent at least $3 per day, which would have amounted to all told, $100,000. This amount would have been spent for actual necessities. This does not take into consideration hack and street car fare, telegaams, newspapers, dry goods, notions, laundry, barbers, 'phone service and divers other sundries. We will not be extravagant to say the conference meant $200,000 to Atlanta. But the Terminal did it all. We cannot for the life of us, understand why the railroad management thinks that a Negro's foot would defile the front door of the station. Every dirty Chinaman, Irishman, Italian or other nationality can pass through the main entrance, but the Negro cannot. None of the people with the exception of the Irishman, add either respectability or wealth to the community, yet they enjoy privileges devised us. The Negro adds both wealth and respectability to the community, and yet every avenue possible is shut tight in his face. The Terminal station is a public utility, built for the benefit of the traveling public, yet in spite of this fact, the colored people who are a part of the traveling public, is denied admission through the front door. The General Conference was right not to come to Atlanta, and as well as we love Atlanta, we cannot advise our people to gather here so long as this indignity is flaunted in their faces. We do not care to rule with the whites, or occupy the same waiting room, but feel that it is an unwarranted indignity to shut the front door of a public station in our faces."—Atlanta Independent. The Atlanta colored people have a right to feel indignant at the conditions that confront them by the unlimited hatred, prejudice, and malice heaped upon them by the white Southern population who do everything to humiliate, degrade and suppress the enterprising colored people. We commend the members TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2, 1906. of the General Board of the A. M. E. church for taking the general conference which convenes in 1908 to Norfolk, Va. instead of Atlanta, Ga. The above clipping explains the reason for this change, and we are proud of the colored people who had the courage to put their reasons in print. We hope some few of the thorough going colored people of Georgia and other southern states will assert their manhood sooner or later by selecting men to office who will not ponder to race prejudice. The only way that the progressive Negro will succeed in the South is to exercise his elective franchise. GIVE US A CHANCE. The following goes to show that all the Negro wants in this country is a chance to earn a livelihood without being molested. What s yeth Gov. Vardaman as to the efficiency of the Negro, when educated, to perform the duties imposed upon him as well as the white man or any one else in a like manner? Chattanooga, 'Ienn, Feb. I. Negro messenger boys are now delivering telegrams for both the Western Union and the Postal companies in Chattanooga. The managers of the local offices of the telegraph companies say that they have been unable to secure white boys who would attend to their duties, and they desired to try Negroes. Both companies purchased bicycles for the messengers, and the wheels are to be paid for by monthly installments from the earnings. Each of the companies provided the new messengers with the regulation caps. During the first morning several of the white boys hung around the two offices and were told to leave. One boy formerly employed by the Western Union is said to have entered the office and commenced to use bad language. He was escorted to the sidewalk. The managers asked police protection, but no trouble occurred. "We were simply compelled for the sake of our patrons to take the step," said Manager Norris of the Western Union. "For the past few weeks our clerks, linemen and most every one connected with the office have delivered messages received in Chattanooga, simply because we had no boys to do that work. The situation became acute and we had to make a change." WILL APPEAR AS A MEMBER Quindaro, Kans. Jan. 31, '06, MR. NICK CHILLS, Topeka, Kansas, DEAR SIR: Information reaches me to the effect that it is thought best by some to make the Kansas Lincoln Day Club meeting an occasion of honor for me. Allow me to say that while I appreciate the good intentions of friends, I do not desire to appear at this meeting other than as a member of the club. The Kansas Lincoln Day club is composed of gentlemen from all parts of the state, who are doing something worth while, along business, political, and other lines, and has among its honored members and officials representative men of all elements. It will be unjust to some of its most loyal members and very embarrassing to me to have this annual gathering diverted into a banquet in my honor. The Position of the Colored Girl in Society! By MISS ADA UPSHAW Ada Upshaw, the only colored girl in the Topeka High school class which graduated this week, chose for the subject of her class oration "The Position of the Colored Girl in Society." The boldness of the subject was not secondary to the fearless manner in which it was handled. Miss Upshaw shows a determination to continue her education by announcing that she will enter Washburn college next fall. In handing the question in her oration she did it with ungloved hands, and facts direct from the shoulder. She said: "What position does the colored girl hold in society? This is a question that cannot fail to be of interest to men and women everywhere, who have at heart the well being of all the people. "The colored girl may have character, charms, and beauty ineffable, yet she is not in vogue. She is not moved and exalted by the muse of song." She is not supposed to stand for the higher ideals that make life purer, sweeter and more spiritual than a mere existence. "Man's homage at the mystic shrine of wooomanhood draws a line, which places the colored girl outside the circle. Women of other races bask in the sunlight of man's admiration and chivalry; but the colored girl basks in the shadow of his contempt and indifference. Mother Nature has made her what she is, and men have made for her a class below the level of other women. "Men of her own race forget that the elevation of a people can come only, and will come surely through the elevation of its women. Further, that her progress depends on the united strength of the two. Again, let the men of her race not lose sight of the fact that colored girls are just as pure, noble and sweet as other girls—hence he must exalt her character and beauty, and throw around her the chivalry of love and the protection which shall command the recognition and the respect of all the world. "Colored girls are like all other girls in heart and brain. Her presence is inevitable. Thus, the character of American womanhood is, in spite of what may be said to the contrary, affected by the presence of the colored girl. The current of her aspirations finds a keen connection with the aspirations of thousands, who socially feel themselves above and beyond her—hence those who maliciously humiliate and wrong her unconsciously are sapping the sweetness and light out of their own lives. Thank you to the All Powerfull Creator of man and things, the law of life is nobler and purer than the law of society. The woman beautiful, the woman courageous, the woman capable, the woman virtuous and pure is of no particular color, she is bound to be loved in spite of all oppositions. For after all, color is only skin deep. "The colored girl on account of prejudice is called upon to overcome more difficulties, to endure more hardships, to surmount more obstacles, to suffer more insults, to attain to greater heights than any other girl. Thus it has come to pass that a more interesting study cannot be found than is the colored girl. Upon her shoulder is placed the marvelous task of establishing the social status of her race. Black men may toll and save, yet their labor and savings will not make a strong foundation for the social life with out the pure heart, cultivated mind and home making spirit of the colored women. This is a very hard task, but this girl of color will accomplish it. 'The work of the colored girl in behalf of her people is endless. She must not to flight the monster 'ignorance,' tear up by the roots 'have desire,' surmount the tall barrier 'prejudice,' and lift up the fallen. She must so conduct herself as to make those about her attain to the highest standard of true manhood and womanhood. She must teach the lessons of morality, the true cornerstone in the building of a race; Christianity, the thread of a successful people; and economy, one of the many stones included in the building. She must teach that it is honorable to work, that those who live only in self indulgence and to have a good time are a dead weight upon their race and a blot upon society. "It would be useless to try to enumerate her services to humanity. She is a daughter of misfortune yet she contributes her full share to the joys of the lives around her. Her own race should encourage her to do whatever her hands find to do and she should be loved, honored and protected in doing it. "If you would know some of the real heroines of the race do not look for them among the throng that parade the streets, but look in the obscure places, like Mt. Meigs, Ala., the settlement in Georgia under the direction of Miss Julia Jackson, or in the alleys of South Washington where Mrs. Fernandez works, prays and waits. "At Covington, Georgia, Mrs. Walts is spending her life and earnings for the poor and parentless, and teaching her people how to make honest and honorable citizens. There are many others who are not only laboring for their own people but for the good of all humanity. "How is the colored girl to be exalted? A higher premium must be placed upon character rather than occupation(and general appearance). The colored girl is beginning to realize that the fabric of our social condition depends upon the quality of her true womanliness. "The colored girl craves for many things, but the most important above all else is to be respected and believed in. Position and opportunity are important, yet if was cannot win the former things the latter will be of no service to her. She must be respected and admired for womanly merit rather than womanly appearance. As a common thing I believe colored girls are held too cheaply. There are too many men of her race who hold the degrading opinion of some of the men of other races, that all colored girls are alike. They fail to see the difference between the pure and the impure, the upright and degraded. They ought to appreciate the fact that a colored girl of character is a very precious jewel in the social world. In accordance with this fact the men, especially of her own race, should encourage the girl who cooks as much as the one who performs on the piano or manipulates the typewriter. A pure, honest and upright girl is a supreme thing. Therefore, let her be loved, admired and protected against the scorn, contempt and insults of all men." The position taken by Miss Ada Upshaw, the only colored girl graduate from the February class of the High school of this place, on the position of the colored girl in society, is true in every sense. There is a tendency on the part of the average colored lady who maintains a position in social circles to ignore to some extent the girl who works for a living. It is also true in regard to the men. It is true also that girls who make good wives are not those found parading the streets, and there are thousands of good women that have been brought to prominence, making best of wives and mothers, who came from obscure homes. All a good woman needs is an opportunity to bring out her good points, and if given proper encouragement she will invariably prove to the public and to the world that they are worthy all consideration due to those who started under more favorable circumstances. surrounded by all the luxuries and case that money and admiration can afford. The colored girl should demand the same respect from all sexes and races and respect themselves, and the same should be given them. There is a tendency on the part of a majority of the white people of this country to underrate the worth and ability of the best colored women and to speak of her in a very slight manner. This should be discountenanced by our people and should be resented at every opportunity. There is much food for thought in the paper written by Miss Upshaw, and if the young people of her sex will give the matter study and live up to it as well as the members of the white race, our people will progress more rapidly. AN HONEST WHITE WOMAN. To the Editor of the State Journal: The position of the black race in the United States is a doubtful one to both black and white, I believe this article to state the only solution. At Paul's Valley, I. T. January 8, the meeting of the federation convention was broken up because I would not have a Negro minister put out of the church and later on the minister said I must have him take a seat in the back of the church and I said, "No, I will do neither. It is not for me to say, 'Sit here in a good place or stand thou there on sit under my footstool.'" The Bible condemns such and calls them an evil judge. I was not allowed to speak because I would not disobey my Lord who died for all. The church is a divine institution and its mission is for the salvation of souls. Christianity is "to seek and to save the lost." "There is neither Jew nor Greek bond, nor free male nor female, but all one in the Lord." "God is no respector of persons," is what Peter said when called to the home of Cornelioss. "But in every nation and every clime he that feareth God and worketh righteousness is accepted of Him." Philip that was sent to meet the Ethiopian eunich did not refuse to ride in this man's charlot or refuse to baptize him because of his color. When the blacks were freed and franchise was given them they were declared to be citizens. At the time, this was done it brought no blessing to either white or black, of course the Republican party secured and has continued to secure the balance of power through the Negro vote, this franchise has been with held from the white mothers, wives and daughters, by the same Republican party. Why? Because the ignorant blacks would perpetuate the pet institution of this party, the saloon, and the woman would not. The good to the black race was not the question, neither has it been other than a curse to both races, for a Republican vote perpetuates vice, crime, tears and bloodshed. God made a difference between the races when he made one white, the other black. Mixing the two as in marraige will destroy either. CONTINUED ON PAGE LIGHT. NUMBER 5. Ignorant Whites Don't Want the Body of Their Black Governor to Rest in a White Cemetery. The following is in keeping with the hatred of ignorant, prejudiced, whites in the South, who preach that all mankind will be in either hell or heaven after death, with no respect to color or condition and at the same time protest against Negroes being buried in the same cemetery with them. We think the colored member of the Council hit the nail on the head when he said that the white and colored people got along better together in the cemetery than anywhere else he had ever known of and if the dead can be allowed to rest and be at peace, we can see no reason why a law should be enacted to disturb their bones. There is no law that can be enacted either by the Mississippi Legislature or the Congress of the United States to disinherit the lawful owner of the lot in which he is buried. We know that the intelligent colored people and what few honest white people who are left in Mississippi will defend the rights and titles of the owners of this burial plot, which has been consecrated to the dead. Jackson, Miss., Feb. 1. There is a strong probability that a bill will be introduced in the Legislature within the next few days providing for the removal of the body of Chas. Lynch, the Negro Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, from the Greenwood Cemetery in this city to some Negro cemetery at the outskirts of the town. It is known that, a bill for this purpose is being framed, and that its promoters have conferred with Gov. Vardaman regarding the matter with the view of securing a recommendation for its consideration, and that some assurances have been received that a message will be transmitted on the subject. According to history, the body of Lynch was buried in Greenwood Cemetery at the states expense, the burial plot being in the very heart of the cemetery. A handsome monument adorns the grave. As to the right of the Legislature to direct the removal of the remains however, there is a very serious question. The matter was brought before the city council of Jackson several years ago, a party of well known women of Jackson having requested the municipal body to authorize the removal of the remains of Lynch. They were unsuccessful, however, one of the reasons being that the City Council found, after careful investigation, that the Lynch family has a valid title to the burial plot and that removal could not be legally accomplished, unless the family consented thereto. Several times in recent years the removal of all Negroes buried in Greenwood Cemetery has been agitated before the city council, and always without result. The late Smith Robertson, who for more than a decade enjoyed the distinction of being the only Negro member of the municipal body, once remarked when the subject was up for discussion. "The niggers and the white folks get along better out there in the cemetery than anywhere else," and this was always an irrelutable argument when the matter was brought up for debate. Iola, Kansas. Rev. Miss Etta Scott of Kansas City, Miss, who has assisted Rev. L. C. Newly for the past three weeks in a special series of meetings at the Ward Chapel A. M. E. church, left for her home Sat- dury, January 27. Her efforts were crowned with a general success in spiritu- ally reviving the church, also was bles- sed with eight conversions, and four roc- calmers. Rev. Miss Scott is an earnest, untiring, interesting worker in the cause she repre- ents. She has power known only to those who have been blessed by the Holy Ghost. Words are inadequate to rightly praise her true ability. Our entire city heartily recommends her to those in search of an evangelist. Deeply do we regret it being impost Our meeting will continue under super vision of Roy, Mrs. Howard P W GRLINE Editor of The Plaindealer Dear Sir, Please let this appear in the next issue of the Plaindealer. That Rev. H. H. Tripp is no more. He died Jan. 26th, 1890, at Horton, Brown county, Kun at the home of his oldest daughter, Mrs. Florence Jay. Around his bedside was gathered his beloved wife, of many years whom he married in Kokouk, Iowa, Sept. 11, 1884. He leaves a wife, four sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. At the time of his death he was 72 years 6 months and 26 days old. He was a member of the Missouri Conference. He presented the gospel thirty five years. His last charge was at Ossaukee. Mo. He asked to be supernumerated at the last annual Conference, saying he was not able to travel any longer. He died in the triumph of the living faith of God. Life's duty done as sinks the clay. Life's from its load the spirit flies. While Heaven and earth combine to say: How blest the righteous, when he drew. The pains of death are past labor and sorrow so great, and life's long war fare closed at last. His son is found in pray: Soldier of Christ will done, Praise be thy new employ, And while eternal grace run; Rest in thy Savior Joy. REV. M. COLLINS, P. E Kansas City District. Lincoln. Nebraska. Mr. J. L. Brown has returned to the city from Minneapolis, Minn. The wedding bells will ring out on Feb. 5th. Dr. Jenkins filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Sunday night. Only a few attended on account of cold weather. We, the people of Lincoln, do congratulate Prof. Vernon, of Western University on his appointment as register of U. S. T. and with him all success in the world. We would that we had others like him, for he is certainly a power in the race. Read the Plaindealer. read the financier. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist church will hold a rally next Sunday. All are invited to aid them in present and financially. W. M. MOSLEY. Pittsburg, Kansas Mrs. Henry Cole entertained the Booker T. Washington club at her home on West Eleventh street Thursday afternoon. All members were present and enjoyed the evening pleasantly. The house was beautifully decorated with potted plants and a three course lunchcon was served after which the roll was called. They departed light hearted with the thoughts of meeting with Mrs. J. D. Alexander next Thursday, Feb. I. Mrs. John Bolling pleasantly entertained at her home on West Forest, sun day evening. The evening was spent in smart conversation and music after which refreshments were served. Those in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones; Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hogan; Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Gurham, Mr. and Mra. J. W. Isaac, Mrs. Will McPherson Mr. James H. Buckner has returned from Pittsburgh after visiting his sister and other friends of that city. He reports an enjoyable trip. Mrs. Thomas Dumoukie entertained a number of friends at her home 803 N. Woodland, Friday night, Jan 19, 1906, in honor of Miss Luna Holloway of Gilard, Kan., who entertained them highly with both instrumental and vocal music. Luncheon was served and everyone enjoyed a pleasant evening. Lawrence The Terpancharan girls gave their raid winter party at Johnson's Hall June 18th, 1901, which was the greatest event of the summer in a normal line. The hall was beautifully decorated and cozy corners were arranged in different parts of the hall. Over one hundred guests on joyed the delightful affair a great many of whom were from out of town. Music was formed by Strokes orchestra. Mrs. Rachel Higgins is quite sick at her home on New York street. About twenty five people attended the Terpancharan dance last Thursday night. Mr. John Henderson on the sick list Lawrence has three candidates for assistant register of the treasury under William T. Vernon, namely, R. B. McWilliams, Fred Stone and F. C. West. R. B. McWilliams made a very excellent speech at the Quindana University last week. Mrs. O'Neale is expected home this week after spending several days at the bed side of a pink naut in Leavenworth. Mr. F. Goland will make a business trip to Kansas City Wednesday. The Sunday Forum rendered one of the most interesting programmes of the season last Sunday. Reservial services are being held at St. Luke A. M. E. church. Mr. J. T. Williams of the K. U. medical school will render a paper on the Niagara Movement at the Sunday Forum Jan. 28. 1006. Jan. 25, 1800. The People's literary which is usually held at the St. Luke A. M. K. church has adjourned for an indefinite time owing to revival services being held there. Miss Cordelia Seymore of the Quindara University attended the Terpsichorean dance last week. Mrs. Mattie Hamilton entertained the ladies of the Sierra Leon club Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 23. Dr. J. J. Kenner, the prosperous physician of Lawrence, on account of the increase in business has invested in a new two story brick structure at 820 Vermont street, oppose the King Hotel which he will occupy as his office after Feb. 19. Mr. Thomas Linn, son of Win. Linn, died Monday about 4 p.m. after a week's illness. His death was due to an attack of pneumonia. Mr Robert Buckner was a visitor last Monday. Mr. Fred ticked and son H. Goleed returned home last Thursday from Kansas City, where they had marketed five bundles of meat. They expect to be on the market again this week. Mrs Sullis Carter entertained the Sierra Leon club Tuesday. Rev. Pope, pastor of the St. Luke A M E. church has been holding a successful revival meeting for the past two weeks. Mr. H. Fuel of Topka spent Sunday in Lawrence. Frid. Oklahoma. It is a very dull time with the colored people of Enid. The chief of police, Thomas Rodford was killed yesterday by a white man, Rodford, though a democrat, was a great friend of the colored people, Samuel Scott, a leading colored barber of Enid dropped dead Friday at 2 p.m. of heart disease. Mr. Scott was an uncle of Mrs M. A. Eskridge. The colored school of Enid are getting better than ever this year than ever before. Prof. D. J. Wallace, principal, has been reelected for another year, Rev. Johnson, formerly of Quinda, Kan., pastor of the A. M. E. is holding a revival meeting. Mr. Walter Frantz, brother of Governor Frank Frantz, lectured to the Christian Endeavor last Sunday night at the A M. E. church. (CORRESPONDENT.) Larned, Kansas Mr. Ourey E. Taylor who has been here working for judge Lex bedell for four months went home last week on a visit at Salina, Kan. to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave L. Taylor is back again and said he had a very nice time. He cursed for the judge automobile and his fine blooded horse. Wear City Entertains. F. A. Blankenship, stage manager. Opening duet by Mrs. and Miss Basden, of Pittsburg, Kan. Recitation, by Mrs. Lizzie Brown, of Weir City, Kan. Instrumental solo by Mrs. Mary Allen of Parsons, Kan Solo by Mrs Nellie Smith of Galena, Kan. Oration "Spartaque to the Gladiators" by Prof. J. E. Pinley of Weir. Solo by Luche Bolden of Pittsburg. Recitation by Mrs Nellie Smith of Galena. Instrumental solo by Mrs Allen Recitation by Mrs. Bolden Solo by Mrs. Nellie Smith Oration by Dr C. H Lane of Red Bird, I. T. Instrumental solo by Luche Bolden which concluded the program after which the list of officers here enclosed was installed by D. G. C. J. H. Craft, assisted by Dr C H Lane and V. G. C J. H. Davis List of officers installed for ensuing term E. W. Darrington, G C Frank Christian, V C. Frank A. Blankenship, Prelate. Samuel Fuller, G. G. The program and installation was a grand success and expect a grander in the near future. Pareons, Kansas Will Thompson of Muskogee, I T was in the city last Friday. Mrs. Burwell Montgomery has returned to the city W D Clayton and Jas. Harris of Coffeyville spent Last Friday and Saturday in the city. Mrs. Frank Grigaby, of Chicago, who has been visiting Mr. Grigaby's relatives left this day of last week for Kansas City where Mr. Grigaby proceeded her Robert Morton, who has been engaged in the taboring business in Beatrice, Neb., is in the city for an extended visit with his mother, Mrs. N C. Blair. Lay. William Alexander who has been conducting a series of meetings at the A M. F church for the past two weeks, returned to his home in Sedalia last Friday. There were a number of additions to the church Rev. A Fairfax spent a few days in Chroikov, han, the past week Mr. V. A. Glass and son Clarence, have purchased the interests of W. L. Tyson in the West Point restaurant and rooming house. They will also operate their barber shop in connection. The many friends of Mr. Glass, who I love and appreciate his sterling qualities and Christian principles would be glad to see them make a success of the undertaking. Yaldaman's Inconsistency In your issue of Jan. 12th, I noticed a part of Gov. Vardaman's message to the legislature of Mississippi, in which he claims that the claims that the mayor sould not be educated because he commits certain crimes. He should have read the Commercial Appeal of the 18th and 10th, where several white men in the city of Chicago took a white girl, who was a choir singer, and one after another assaulted her for hours, repeatedly committing the unmentionable crime of which Vardaman delights to dream when abusing the negro race, until she was dead and then attempted to hide her dead body, but were finally apprehended. Why does not Vardaman recommend to the state of Illinois to cease educating her white population on the accounts of this illuminous crime? He knows that they would call him a fool and drive him from the capital. Nevertheless he has as much right to do that as he has to recommend to the state of Mississippi to cease educating her colored population on the account of the incarceration of crime. Taking everything in consideration the negro is free from crime than any other body of American citizens. His provocation to commit crime as a hundred times greater than other classes he is insulted a thousand times to a white man's one. His family is often outraged and unprotected. He is often cheated out of his year's earnings and yet notwithstanding this he is a comparatively good law-abiding citizen and is no more given to the crime of rape than any other class of American citizens. And again the negro is easily accused and still more easily completed of most any crime of which he is entirely innocent. And more than once it has been demonstrated that white men were guilty of the crime for which negroes are often hanged. Yours respectfully. D. E. D. WELL Springfield Ma Mrs. Mattie Mitchell, of 221 Weston avenue, would be very glad for the information as to the wehereabouts of her sister Emma Oliver or her brother Alex Wilson, somewhere in Memphis, Tenn., or a little place seven miles from Memphis, called Benger Town. Mr. Geo. Webb celebrated his 42d aniversary Thursday at Oak Leaf club rooms. A five course repeat was served. All present had a delightful time. Music was furnished by Prof. Hester. Barney Webb celebrated his fourteenth birthday Thursday Jan. 25 Blue Ribbon club met Sunday at 4 p.m. in Palace Hall and elected the following officers. T. S. Hardy, Pres.; Harry Rollin, V. Pres.; B. A. Hardruck, Sec. and Treas.; Wm. Hightower, Capt.; U. R. Smith, Mgr.; Meers. Lane, Cox, Hardruck, Webb, Reed, Greenstreet, Bird and Johnson directors. Rev. B. F. Bateman went to Lebanon Sunday. Richard Freeman is improving Richard Freeman is improving He up to date and read the Topeka Plaindealer. U. R. SMITH Dualap, Kansas Rev. C. S. Garden, Deacon Lytle and wife returned from Emporia Saturday where they have been attending the executive board. Mrs. Lulu McAdoo, of Carbondale, Kan. is in the city. She delivered an able address to the Children's Band, and Woman's Castle at 3 o'clock Sunday. Services were well attended all day Sunday. Morning services text Luke 13 and 32 verse; evening service text 2nd King 10 chapter and 15th verse and a good sermon. Mrs. Jonie Mack is on the sick list. Mrs. Lotta Walker, Mrs. Maude Ray, Mrs. Dora Campbell and Mrs. Annie Howard came down from Ounce Grove, Kan., Sunday. Rev. C. S. Gordon will start for us home today in Manhattan Kan. Mrs. Meana has returned from a visit with her sick son at Council Grove Kan. Jodlin, Mo. Mr. W. M. Barnette, age 58, one of the oldest citizens of this city passed away after a brief sickness Thursday morning, January 20, 1906, at 11 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. Barnette. He was employed at Wheeler and Laffen's drug store for the last twelve years. He leaves a daughter, sister and other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral was preached by Rev. H. H. Curtis at Unity church. The revival at Unity Baptist church is progressing rapidly. Mr. and Mrs. A. Young were out of the city. Miss Fanny Young is visiting her sister for a few days. Mrs. Elise Taylor of Granby is in the city the guest of Mrs. J. Gos Mrs. Gibson In on the rock list When hungry stop in and see H Brown, the groovyman One of the greatest knows that has fallen for many years was witnessed in Joplin last week. Rev. Dunkins has returned Mrs. Alexander and sister were visiting Mrs. Crawford last week Mrs. Shannon was on the ark last last week. Mr. Knoley is doing very nicely with his school at Columbus, Kan Mrs. Badie Calees is still very sick. Mrs. L. Newart of Argentine, Kan, in the city. Rev. Bonds was in the city last week. Abilene, Kansas We were very glad to hear from Miss Lanie Tolea who is now teaching school in the Territory. She has our best wishes. Mr Bud Healm and Mr. Herbert Wharton are both enterprising young man. They are in the hog buying business. We are told that Mr. Elmer Williams has sold his home here and has bought in Salina. We throw luck after him. The black man should get land and cultivate it if he wants to make money. A little house and lot in town will not do—one acre will not do—let us get farms like the white folk. Go west, go to, the Territory, Washington and other places. The literature last Tuesday night was very interesting but you should watch your journals and holl them down a little more perfect. The ring candle given at the A M E church was a success. Mr. D Himpson has tried to hurry summer by making hot beds and planting garden. But Mr. N winter says not yet. Mrs. Vall has a bad case of more eyes but one is improving. Mung Tiller Bill is on the pick list Miss Diller but is on the news Rev W H Warder is called to the pastorate of the 2nd Baptist church of Manhattan. We hospal, for him a pro- perous year Mr 4 4 Noott got the bug Dr. John H. M. Circle out Thursday night and had a new time. They were entertained by Mrs. J. H. Smith on N. Walnut. Four Rulers of the Plainsmen Under the above heading there appeared an article in the Los Angeles Daily Times, Sunday Jan. 14th, 1900 in which one Mr. Stone of the state of Mississippi would have you believe that he is very much troubled indeed over the results of some investigations he has been making lately, by way of an economical and competitive comparison of negro labor with that of the Italian, who he claims is very even to take two negro's place in the south on the account of his very fine and superior qualities. Mr. Stone like other southern white men in dealing with the race question claims to be fair. He claims to have placed a given number of negro cotton farmers along by the side of the same number of Italians and that he watched them for six years with the following results: That on the Italian side the number of families, the number of working hands and the cotton acreage have all largely increased, while on the negro side there have been correspondingly the many diminutions under each head of comparison. He says that the Italian's production per acre exceeded the negro's by 170 per cent of lint etc. Mr. Strong gives these facts and figures to show us that the negro laborer has been weighed in the balance (cotton labor) and found wanting. His article was read before the American Economic Association and of course this association being white, it naturally believed that everything Mr. Stone said was correct and that the test which he claimed to have made had been a fair one. But will he make it stick? No, not hardly. The white people of the south by pretending to accept Mr. Stone's statements as true can make them serve their purpose temporarily and help to brace up the false assertions of Vardamah of Mississippi and Tillman of South Carolina, as well as many other race batters all over the south. But has the test actually been made as claimed between the negro and the Italians? I do not believe one single word of it. Yet to help to lend dignity to his article he pretends to quote the following from Booker T. Washington: "In many respects the next twenty years are going to be the most serious in the history of our race. Within that period it will largely be decided whether the negro is going to retain the hold which he has upon the industries of the south, or whether his place will be filled by white labor from a distance." Now even if Mr. Washington did make the above statement, and grant that it is even true, it falls far short of verifying Mr. Stone's test which he claims to have made. Mr. Washington says that the next 20 years will test the race as to its ability to stay in the south and compete with white labor from the distant lands. But Mr. Stone claims to have already made the test, and he has fully decided that Mr. Negro must go at once and that he don't need Mr. Washington's 20 years to roll around to decide. The following are some of the objectionable characteristics found in the negro farmer as described by Mr. Stone: "Too much time spent out of his crop." "Too much waiting for the weather to improve." "Too much putting off to a more convenient woman." "A too constant and too successful housing of those in authority for money accumulations and supplies." "Too little reckoning against the future day of settlement." "Too much living on the Lord, and too little upon himself." "Too much living for today and not for tomorrow. Now isn't he sneaky, only think that the very reasons he gives as to why the negro could not stand the test are the very same separate principles that Mr. Stone and his gang has been robbing the race of for the last 40 years, all over the south, by every known process in the world. And because he has not succeeded in doing so he comes in and claims to have placed him beside a race of people who have lately come to America, and who have been shown every inducement by the cowardly southerners to take the negro's place. But Mr. Stone will very soon get enough of Mr. Italian, and then he will want Mr. Negro but it will be too late. Mr. Stone don't know there are three distinct classes of negroes of the south and that they are pretty well divided. First, a thrifty class of cotton growers who control their own crops, by either owning, renting or leasing their lands, and do their own marketing, pay their own hills and hence he did not make his tent with this class and, Second., there are still another very thrifty class of southern negroes who have left the south altogether and they are thriving nicely in our northern and western states and Territories, and Third., there is another class who neither live in the south nor own or cultivate the lands for themselves, but they are buffeted about like a foot ball, from place to place, by Mr Stone and his gang. This last division is the gang Mr Stone made his test from of he made it at all, and even out of this gang the negro would have come out on top of the test had been made free. You're for the race E F HENNESSON West City News. Are I. K. Hobson and her sister of Columbus came through Wear on the 25th on their way to Exeter meeting in Cherokee. They had quite a time to get there, there being no train until 6:18 p. m. Finally they were taken over by John Boyd. The new pastor of the A. M. E. church is a little sick. He don't know what to think of Kansas having been named in Texas, Brother, don't go to Michigan. Rev. T. H. Pource of Girard was in Wear on the 25th the guest of Mrs. S. A. Kinnell. He was in to see us. Mrs. Laura Lee was going up the street of Weir on the 23th and some one threw a snow ball and struck her and when she found who it was she asked him kindly not to do so no more and the white villian called her names and she had him arrested, which was the proper course to pursue with the likes of him. Rev. P. J. Jackson left Weir on the 29th for Leavenworth, Kan., on business. Dr. C H Lane left on the 29th for Red Bird, I. T., his home. Mrs. A. Dillard who has been sick with the chicken pox is yet sick. Yale, Kansas. We are having very fine winter so far. Saturday was pay day in this place. Pittsburg dry goods stores will have good luck on Monday. Lots of friends of this place visited the city of Pittsburg Saturday evening names as follows: Mr. Sudney Gilmore, Mr. Turner, Mr. Walter Montgomery, Mr. I. Morgan and Mr. Adams Smith, and Miss Vina Galloway and Mr. and Mrs. Sparkman, Mr. D. Hudson of this place was called away Saturday on the three clock train to visit the bedside of the dear son in law, Mr. Lewne Johnson of Mineral City. The wedding bells will ring at the A. M E church Wednesday night Jan 31, 1906, at 9:30 o'clock. All are invited to attend the wedding. The contracting parties are Mr Adams Smith and Miss Vina Galloway, one of Yale's most popular young ladies. The ceremonial attendants will be Mr. Frank Knights, Miss Mattie Beasley, Mr. Walter Montgomery, Miss Antella Oain, Mr. Robert McQueen, and Miss Laura Gilmore. Mr. D Hudson butchered four hogs and his neighbor Mr. Whitehead butchered one. Miss Hattie Wells the principal of the colored school visited her parents Saturday and carried one of her scholars little Baby Galloway His cards is improving The West Rejoices. We take pleasure in reproducing the following flattering endorsements of the selection of Prof. W. T. Vernon to succeed the Hon. Judson W. Lyons as register of the United States Treasury. Colorado and Nebraska have our deepest gratitude for their splendid effort in behalf of Kansas: The Colorado Statesman. - December 23d the Colorado Statesman without the solicitation of anyone, gave its endorsement and support to the appointment of Rev. W. T. Vernon, of Kansas, for the position of Register of the United States Treasury to succeed the Hon. Judson W. Lyons. We believed then, as we believe now, that Dr. Vernon would fill this exalted and responsible position with marked credit to himself and to the race, and would also reflect great credit on the growing West. Saturday, Jan. 18th, President Roosevelt selected D. Vernou's name out of a great many other applicants for the place and rent it to the Senate for confirmatn. We have not the slightest doubt but that the Senate will report favorably on Dr. Vernon's nomination as his ability and service to the party in the West has been of the highest order. Our Colorado Congressmen stood loyalty by Dr. Vernon and will remain loyal to him until he is safely inducted into office. Colorado feels proud of Dr. Vernon's success and proud of our Congressman and still more proud of our President in his selection. It is a compliment to the ability of the Negroes of the West, and the Colorado Stateman again says: "All success to you, Dr. Vernon." We would be last to have you come to Denver before going East to assume the duties of your new post in order that your friends here may compliment you in a more substantial manner. Omaha Enterprise: -We are delighted to know that at last the West has been recognized for its loyalty and services to the Republican party by receiving one of the important Federal appointments, that of Register of the Treasury. William Tecumseh Vernon, president of the Western University, at Quindaro, Kansas, has been named by President Moorevelt for this office, as the successor of the Hon. Judson W. Lyons of Georgia, who has held this office for several years. Seve al weeks ago, when it was authoritatively given out that the President had settled upon Vernon we expressed our gratification, and urged the Nebraska delegation to unite with Kansas and Minnesota in endorsing him, believing they, as we do still that it was and is a good selection and that as a reward for important service during the last and previous campaigns, the silver tongued Vernon merited this appointment. That he will faithfully discharge the duties of his office we have not the slightest doubt. We have contended for years that our race in this section of the country was entitled to some good Federal appointment, taking in this convention the broad position which we believe to be the wise position for our people to take in matters of this kind,—that the appointment of any competent, worthy and well qualified Negro from Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, or any other state belonging to this section, to some important position would be entirely satisfactory to us. We were anxious for the appointment of some western Negro and we are gratified that at last we have been given such an appointment and that it has fallen upon such a competent well qualified, and deserving gentleman as Prof. William Tecumseh Vernon. We are gratified that we were able to be of some service in this matter. We sincerely congratulate Prof. Vernon upon his appointment and our incomparable President upon his wisdom in making his selection and upon his eagacity in recognizing our race in the West. Poultry Walnuts for Fowls. Every year thousands of bushels of walnuts go to waste all over the country, and few farmers think of their value for poultry food. For years we have been gathering the walnuts and storing them in some shed or our house, and we consider every bushel of them worth fully as much as a bushel of oats. It is not necessary to remove the hulls, but do not store them more than a few fushes deep, as they may heat and rot. A 10x13 space will hold a big wagon load safely. When real cold weather sets in we heath up a bushelful with an old axe and feed them to the laying hen. The great amount of oil contained in the kernels will do more to help keep up animal heat than almost any other stuff we can produce, and we have never had disease in our flocks when we have walnuts as part of the winter ration. With eggs at present prices, and high prices during the past year, we may look to see them sell high all through the coming winter, and should do all within our power to make our hens lay. --- LOCAL NEWS. Nolan Clardy of Rosavi le spent Thursday in the city on business. John Price of Lawrence spent Wednesday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Jenkins are the parents of son, born Tuesday. Rev. J. K. Fletcher of Chanute spent a portion of the week in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Salisbury, 306 East First street, are the parents of a son, born Sunday. Little Willie, infant son of Mrs. Mabel Smith, died Wednesday at 900 Clay street. The remains were interred in Rochester cemetery yesterday Mrs. Maggie Norman and Mrs. Pearl Nelson of Denver are in the city this week. They attended the funeral of their relative, George Haywood The Ladies' Shamrock club met with Mrs W. A. Mitcnell, and the next meeting will be held Feb'y 6th with Mrs W. W. Plumb. All members are requested to be present. Prof. John H. Jackson of Colorado Springs will soon be ready for the third edition of his "History of Education from the Greeks to the Present Time". Fred Douglas, of Kansas City, was shaking hands with old friends in Topeka last Thursday. He and Ed Courtney came up to witness the Johnson-Kearns fight. Mrs. Dennis Ray entertained at a thimble party yesterday afternoon and at cards last night, complimentary to her sister, Mrs. Terrill. The edcorations, etc., were very neat and those who attended report a delightful time. The funeral of George Haywood, who was accidentally killed in New Mexico, was held Wednesday afternoon from the First African Baptist church. Mr. Haywood was formerly a resident of Topeka, and will be remembered by a number of acquaintances. He left a wife, a mother, one sister and one brother. Mr. Loronto Henry of Lyndon was in the city a few days this week visiting his brother, A. B. Henry. He is engaged in the horse business, and handles the highest grade of Morgan stock. A year ago Mr. Henry sold two in the city that brought $500. He is a pleasant gentleman, and always finds a warm welcome in Topeka. Great preparations are being made by Excelsior lodge, K. P. and the court of Calanthe for their entertainment which is to be held on the 22nd. George and Martha Washington are to be represented in costume, the best music obtainable will be furnished, and refreshments of the season will be served. Invitations will be sent to the various lodges in other cities. A great time is expected. Mr. and Mrs. William Odell entertained a few friends last Friday evening, complimentary to Rev. Hankina, at the home of Mrs. J. M. Rivers, 1415 Tyler street. The evening was spent in music and conversation. At a conventional hour a three course lunch was served. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Jake Lacy. The musicale and recital given at Shiloh Baptist church Wednesday night was a decided success, reflecting much credit upon the participants therein. The splendid rendition of his original poems by J. Mord. Allen, the "teasing" solos by Mrs. J. M. Wright, Capt. Reynolds' superb bass so as were some of the principal features Mr. Walter Jones presided at the piano, accompanying the singers and also furnishing some classical solos. The renowned Yale orchestra also furnished the audience music of the highest class. After the program the audience repaired to the lecture room, where light refreshments were served, from which the ladies realized a goodly sum. They all go out, when they face our own Jack Johnson, the next world's champion. It took Johnson just one minute and ten seconds to finish Bob Kearns, the big Phila delphian, imported here for the express purpose of finishing Johnson without any trouble. The next on the list is Jack McCormack, who will receive a like dose. Kearns said there would be a lot of sick Negroes after his fight with Johnson, but so far we have failed to come in contact with them but have met and talked with any number of white men who are actually sick. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends for their assistance and floral offerings which we received during our recent and audien bereavement. R.V. B. C. DUNK AND FAMILY. Ready For Third Edition. Prof. John H. Jackson of Colorado Springs will soon be ready for the third edition of his "History of Education from the Greeks to the Present time." Since the first publication of this valuable book he has added 150 pages, giving an account of our state and denominational schools, with cuts of buildings, showing the wonderful advancement we have made in this country in less than forty years. The intrinsic worth of this book is shown by the fact that the last general conference of the A. M. E church, held at Chicago, unanimously adopted this History of Education as a text book, and it is now being sold rapidly in all sections of the country. The book consists of 350 pages, in handsomely bound, and sells for $1.25 per copy. Address John H. Jackson, 218 S. Prospect street, Colorado Springs, Col. Miss Juanita Adams, STENOGRAPHER and TYPEWRITER. I prepare legal documents, copy essays, sermons, etc. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle. Special attention given to out of town work. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call or write me at THE PLAINDEALER. 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 An ideal place to get a nice meal or short order. Everything is first-class, and our special Sunday Dinner is unsurpassed. Give us a call. 105 WEST FIFTH STREET PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Slara C. Whitla, plaintiff, vs William A. Whitla, defendant. State of Kansas to William A. Whitla, greeting: You are hereby notified that Claa C. Whitla has filed in the above o- titled case and court her acti- against you wherein she prays for divorce and that certain property said petition described, be decree to be the property of said Claa C Whitla, and that unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff on or before the 7th day of January, 1906, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered accord- ingly. Hereof you will take due notice. I. B CURTIS. [SEAL.] Clerk of said Court W. S. McClintock. Attorney for Plaintiff. LINCOLN, NEB. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Rev. J. W. Braxton, P. E. was present and conducted the services; a good crowd attended. Mrs. P. W. Vanell is on the sick list; also, Mrs. Geo. W. Miller Rev. Johnson, of Hallfax, N. S., arrived in our city last Saturday. Being a Baptist minister he was invited to preach for the Mt. Zion congregation on Sunday. He also pieached several nights this week. The Mt. Zion held a small rally last Sunday. J. S. Hawkins is failing fast, his demise is expected any time. Charles Smithton went to St. Jo. Mo., on Wednesday. ELLSWORTH NEWS. Mrs. Anna Nelson has almost endure recovered from her illness. W. H. H. Smith is putting a new rool on his store. Mrs. Birdie Brown is convalescent. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Grimes are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mrs. Grimes of Hill city is in the city visiting her daughter. Rev. Cox is preaching this week in our city. The Circle of the Second Baptist church will meet Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bell Grimes. Believe the Great Spirit Made Them From Falling Leaves. An Indian story that has been handed down and is still believed by many Indian tribes is one about the transformation of leaves into birds. Long years ago when the world was young the Great Spirit went about the earth making it beautiful. Wherever his feet touched the ground lovely trees and flowers sprang up. All summer the trees wore their short green dresses. The leaves were very happy and they sang their sweet songs to the breeze as it passed them. One day the wind told them the time would soon come when, they would have to fall from the trees and die. This made the leaves feel very bad, but they tried to be bright and do the best they could so as not to make the mother trees unhappy. But at last the time came and they let go of the twigs and branches and fluttered to the ground. They lay perfectly quiet, not able to move except as the wind would lift them. The Great Spirit saw them and thought they were so lovely that he did not want to see them die, but live and be beautiful forever, so he gave to each bright leaf a pair of wings and power to fly. Then he called them his "birdda." From the red and brown leaves of the oak came the robins, and yellow birds from the yellow willow leaves, and from bright maple leaves he made the redbirds, the brown leaves became wrens, sparrows and other brown birds. This is why the birds love the trees and always go to them to build their nests and look for food and shade.—Kansas City Journal. The Raven In Folklore. R. Roswell Smith, an Englishman, has recently made an exhaustive study of the place of the raven in folklore, in religious legends and in literature. It is a curious commentary on the people of some Christian nations that they should hold the raven in aberrence when the legends, and in some cases the authentic histories of the church, tell them that, the bird which they shun was the companion of a dozen or so saints and martyra who gained rather than lost in sanctity from the companionship. Mexico, Mo. The joint entertainment given by the members of the M. E. church and the Second Baptist church on last Monday night was a grand success. The net proceeds were about 460 between the two churches. Mr. Johnny Hubbard of Louisiana, was the guest of his sister Mrs. J. J. Tol last during the past week. A surprise social crowd gathered at the home of Mrs. W. W Ball last Wednesday night about 9:30 in honor of Mrs. John D Vault West, of Kansas City, Mo. A delightful time was spent by all who were present. Little Iman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Biss, has been seriously ill of pneumonia, but is slowing improving. Mrs. J. DeVault West, returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., last Friday after a very pleasant visit with Mrs. J. G. Hayse. Heaaquarters Open day and nign.. Refreshments of all kinds 416 Cherokee Street. Topeka State Journal: Almeda Phillips, colored, 105 years old, died this morning at 8 o'clock from cancer, combined with decline due to extreme old age. She lived at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Buckner, at the corner of Fifteenth and Hancock streets. Without a doubt Mrs. Phillips was the oldest resident of Topeka, and had the rare distinction of having lived through the nineteenth century and a portion of the twentieth. Contriary to the usual run, Mrs. Phillips had a good record of her birth and kept it inviolate through all the many years of her life. Her papers which pronounced her free when the slaves of the South were emancipated, contained her birth date and these papers she kept with her and thus was enabled to keep a clear record of the exact date, March 15, 1800, when she first came into the world on the Cave Johnson plantation in Boone county, Ky. When the civil war came to a conclusion Mrs. Phillips was an old woman. She had remained almost her entire life upon one plantation, the one on which she was born. Colonel Cave Johnson, her master, was a noted fighter and participated in the war which government waged with the noted Indian chief, Tecumseh. The early days on the frontier, as Kentucky was then, were all remembered vividly by her and she recounted a large number of the early day stories to her children and grandchildren. After spending over forty years in Kentucky Mrs. Phillips went to Ohio where she lived almost a quarter of a century. From there she went to Canada, where she spent a few years. For the past thirty years she has lived with her youngest daughter, Mrs. John Buckner. The latter is herself 65 years old. "I was the baby of the family. There were two others, a son and a daughter, but both of these have since died," said Mrs. Buckner. "My mother was very bright. She kept right up and around until the last few years, when the cancer began to bother her. She had been blind for the past twenty years, but aside from that she was active and healthy as a young girl." Mrs. Phillips outlived two husbands. Her first husband was Roger Bush. He died, and then she was married to Noah Phillips, who has been dead for forty years. Six grandchildren and nine great grand children survive. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the home of the daughter at Fifteenth and Hancock streets. 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 Topeka should turn out and help them. They have new music and have added a set of trap drums to their orchestra. Refreshments will be served by the Chapter ladies. Come everybody. Admission, 25cts. single and 50cts. a couple. WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. ..... Neatly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping. C. E. Anderson, pool and Billiard The Elks Entertain in Honor of Prof. Vernon! PROF. WILLIAM T. VERNON. When You Arrive in Kansas City, Don't Leave the Union Depot Until You 'Phone F. J. WEAVER, The Locater It will get you a room in any part of the city, and move your trunk FREE. Houses for rent. Roming Houses for sale. Satisfaction Guaranteed. List property with WEAVER HOME PHONE MAIN 6436 BELL PHONE MAIN 3157 OFFICE 911 OAK STREET We Do Printing The Topeka Daily Herald tells the story so complete about the magnificent banquet given Prof. Vernon by the Elks, that nothing is left for us to say. In speaking of the affair, the Herald says: "One of the most imposing banquets ever given by Negroes in Kansas was held last night, when the colored lodge of Elks entertained in honor of W.T. Vernon, recently appointed register of the United States treasury. Professor Vernon received an ovation from the Topeka colored people that was one of the most enthulastic greetings ever given a Kansas Negro. Over 300 Topeka colored people attended the banquet. When the speaking began a number of white people came to the hall to hear Professor Vernon's address, which was the principal feature of the evening. W. T Vernon is a believer in the doctrine that the Negro race has the solution of the race problem to work out for itself. His address PROF. WILLIAM was full of inspiration and encouragement for active endeavor toward a higher sphere of manhood. He extolled the value of industry. "Do Something," he told the 300 Negroes who were his hearers. "Stand for something. Strive for a better standard of manly manhood and womanly womanhood. Be somebody." Prof. Vernon has little respect for the strength of the race prejudice. He thinks it is not strong enough to be a permanent barrier to the Negro in his advancement. "The race prejudice will fade away," he said, "when the Negroes in the United States have attained a substantial moral and industrial position. When You Arrive in Kansas Leave the Union Depot Un F. J. W The Locater When Negroes have something that people want—something that they are looking for and are willing to pay for—no race prejudice will be strong enough to keep you down." The address of Professor Vernon was listened to with close attention, and made evident impression upon the hearers. Another speaker was W. W. Fisher of Topeka. Mr. Fisher complimented the young men of the Elks on the founding of their order. "If by this means you save six young Negroes from falling into evil courses and evil habits," he declared, "your work will have received its compensation and your order will have proved its right to existence." Mr. Fisher commended the Elks for the banquet they had given as a tribute to Professor Vernon. There were a number of other speeches on the program. H. I. Monroe, deputy county clerk, made the opening address. A. P. Smith toasted the organization. A solo by Mrs. J. M. Wright and severel M T. VERNON. selections by the Yale orchestra made up the music. The affair was held at the colored Elks' hall, 620 Kansas avenue. The hall was decorated for the occasion. The following is the menu: Consomme, en Tasse. Sweet Pickles. Celery en Branches Fillets of Red Snapper Drawn Butter Potatoes Duchess Green Peas Candy Yams Baked Chicken with Dressing Salmon Salad Ice Cream Assorted Cake American Cheese Long Branch Crackers Cafe Noir. Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. THE EAST SEVENTH STREET STICK CHILES. BUSINESS MANAGER P. H. CHILDERS. KITCHEN ST. PRESIDENT RATES One year by mail ... $4.90 Six months by mail. ... $1.00 Faree monhs by mail. ... $1.00 Entered at the post office at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, FEB 2, 1906. IION. J. N. COLLY, treasurer of Leavenworth county, was at the Copeland hotel Kansas Day fixing up his fences for the nomination of railroad commissioner. At this time he seems to have smooth sailing, and we doubt his having any opposition. FRANK J. RYAN, clerk of the district court of Leavenworth county, was in the city Monday launching his boom for secretary of state. He has great hopes and says there is no way to defeat him if he is given a square deal. He is traveling all over the state shaping up his fences. THE depositors of the defunct First National Bank are now receiving 55 per cent. of their losses. Several colored people were depositors of this bank and The State Journal says: "One of the most significant facts was the large number of colored depositors. It proves an assertion that there are a great many of the colored people who have the saving habit, though they are generally claimed to be otherwise. WE ARE glad to know that Booker T. Washington has ignored the challenge of Thomas Dixon, Jr., who is seeking notoriety in order to increase the sales of his "Clansman." Dixon is too much on the brute order to be recognized by civilized people. Mr. Washington cannot afford to lower his dignity by directing his attention to a man who has never had any standing as a gentleman. A man who has posed for years as a Christian leader of his people and then tries to vilify men because they are not white (on the exterior) as himself, is not fit to be recognized by men of Mr. Washington's class. THE appointment of Mr. A.K. Rogers as postmaster for Topeka, meets the approval of the entire population. He is an old timer, an old soldier, and an upright Christian gentleman, who will continue to give the people good service. He has been assistant postmaster for the past eight years and is well acquainted with the work in the office. He has merited the appointment as he has been one of Hon. Chas Curtis' most ardent supporters for years. This is but a just recognition of faithfulness and trust. Mr. Rogers' many friends are showering congratulations upon him. The candidate that received the greatest ovation and the most encouragement at the Copeland Kansas Day was Hon. Oscar Raines, one of the leading legal lights of the state and a highly respected citizen of Oskaloosa. He is a candidate for attorney general. At the hotel, Mr. Raines had parlor No. 123 where he was assisted in receiving his friends by a large delegation from Jefferson county none of whom left a stone unturned to get their candidate before the most influential Republicans in the State. It is The Kansas Day club held their annual banquet at the state house Monday evening and more than six hundred guests were seated. The retiring president, Senator Tucker, was the orator of the evening, and as such was enthusiastically received. Most of the toasters were Kansas bred young men who are looking forward to political preferment. This crowd brought a large number of politicians and candidates who hung around the Copeland hotel for forty-eight hours planning for the approaching campaign. From the expression of a large majority of the senators, representatives and committeemen of the various counties, Governor Hoch is not wanted for a second term. Plans are being developed to present a candidate in opposition to Hoch at the coming state convention. Hon. Grant Horniday, of Fort Scott, and Hon. J. W. Creech, of Herrington, are both favorably mentioned as gubnatorial possibilities. Ex-governor Bailey received a tremendous ovation at a meeting of the semi-centennial delegates, and there was much talk of bringing him out for another term, as his friends think that a great injustice has been done him. KANSAS WILL John E. Frost, ex-president of the Topeka Commercial club is to be congratulated. His idea of a Kansas semi-centennial has been approved by delegates representing all parts of the state, and Kansas will celebrate in 1911. This will mean much to all classes of people, but to no class should it mean more than to us. Kansas has always been identified with the race's best interest. From the days when Sharp's rifles and New England Bibles fought back the border ruffians and slavery, the Negro has been helping to make the history of Kansas, and today he is identified with every element of the state's development. What we have accomplished in all these years should be given a prominent place in this great exposition. Every racial element in the state is represented on the committees, and there should be a Negro member of the permanent organization. Now is the time to decide on a man and push him for the place. The Semi-centennial was launched at the state house Monday with a presence of over 750 delegates. The various committees were appointed, and the next legislature will be asked to appropriate $1,000,000 for a starter. This means that Topeka will continue to grow rapidly and that all Kansas will be benefitted by this big show. The products of the Kansas farmer will be placed on exhibition which will induce thousands of people to invest money in farm lands and other resources. Land will gradually increase in value from now on. We are sorry to say that there was but one colored delegate to the convention, and that was Dr. B. A. M'Lemore, of Fort Scott, who is one of the leading physicians of the state and also a progressive farmer and stock grower. He owns three well stocked farms which produce thousands of bushels of grain Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to WILLIAM T. VERNON. A. M., D. D. President Phones { Office—Bell—"White" 4302.....Residence—Bell—"West" 15. each year. Dr. M'Lemore is a man who does not wait to be asked to lend a hand in upbuilding the community in which he lives, but being a public spirited man, he always says, "Come on, we must do that which will be a credit to our city and county and tend to increase our commerce"" There are hundreds of successful Negro farmers in the state who should take advantage of these opportunities and meet with their white brothers and discuss what is best for all. The year 1906 is here! Let every man who wants to succeed and has a few dollars, get a little piece of farm land before it is everlastingly too late, as the value of property is increasing rapidly. Agreeable Callers. Tuesday morning Senator B. F Blaker and James R. Holmee, of Pleasanton, pranced in upon our editorial carpet, and spent a few minutes inspecting the office of this great moral guide and defender of human rights. Senator Blaker is one of the most substantial business men in the state, and conducts a flouring mill that is second to none in the West, besides operating lumber yards and grain stations in nine different towns in Kansas and Missouri. He is a gentleman of the highest type. a friend to everybody and we would like to see him made chairman of the executive committee for the semi sentennial. His splendid business qualifications eminently fits him for the place, and his selection will not only meet the approval of farmer, merchant, business man and laborer, but would be a just recognition of one of the best communities on earth. Mr. Holmes is editor of the Pleasanton Enterprise, one of the best papers in that section of the state. It looked like old times to see Jim's smiling face in a print shop, as it recalled days gone by when we used to "kick" the Enterprise on a big jobber. Mr. Holmes says that the paper has out grown that and they now have a cylinder press and gas engine. Wes Mr. T. M. James, who announces his candidacy for county commissioner of the First district, comprised of the district north of the river, has resided in that vicinity for over forty years. He is a staunch Republican and has done much to place men in office who can now return the compliment by supporting him. He is an old soldier, having served in the war of the rebellion between the states. Mr. James is a large tax payer, notwithstanding the fact that he suffered various losses in the late flood. He is well known by every one in Shawnee County to be industrious and enterprising man and will give satisfaction if elected to the office would. He has been active in all the legislative measures that have been necessary in securing the permanent location of the capitol and many of the state institutions here, as well as aiding in building up the local industries we now have. He served in the legislature several years ago. Mr A. K. Dickinson, who has announced his candidacy for member of the legislature on the North side, came to Kansas in 1868 and settled in Shawnee county. He is an Ontario by birth and is one of the leading farmers and fruit growers of the North side. Mr. Dickirson owns 340 acres of tillable land in Soldier township, is an upright, Christian gentleman, and if elected to the office will give the people good service. He is a member of the organization known as the Farmers' Grange society, is in favor of honest government—no grafts—and will do all he can to further the interests of Shawnee County and the Semi Centennial. NOTICE. The annual banquet of the Kansas Lincoln Day club will be held Feb'y 12 1906 at Topeka. Parties desiring tickets will please write or call on N. Sawyer, 1511 Quincy Street, Topeka, Kans. Tickets must be secured before Feb'y 10. 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. Jonathan D. Norton announces himself a candidate for Sheriff of Shawnee County, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906. NORTH TOPEKA ITEMS. Golden Rod Club No. 2 will meet next Thursday with Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western ave., at 6:10 p.m. All members are requested to be present. After the routine business refreshments will be served. Don't forget the day. Macedonia Tabernacle No. 91 is progressing nicely and is in a first-class condition. Ida M. Jordan, H. P. G. D. P. 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 PLAINDEATH office. sity, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas ana the West Departments Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. he 'Great West. M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kensing Ave. OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A M 12 M to 4 P M. Ind. Phone No. 7 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies section. Special Attention to deauses of women and private deceases. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. 021 Kansas Ave. Noth Phone 776 Calls answered day and night. Office Hours { 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Residence 1635 Van Buren Office over Lee's Drug store 821 Kus, Ave NEWS OF THE WEEK. Dr. B. A. McLemore of Ft. Scott was a delegate to the Semi-Centennial. Mrs. J. H. Childers entertained the Ladies' Imptrial Art club on Thursday. There will be Holy Communion at St. Simon church on Sunday at 7 o'clock a.m. E. Gilbert of Manhattan, Kansas is a guest of Mrs. Ratley and Mrs. Bryant, old friends of his. Cush Love of this city is very ill with pneumonia in Kansas City. He is in ward B of the general hospital. Prof W. T. Vernon of Quindaro, and Mr. J. B. Fleming of Horton attended the Kansas Day club banquet. The Ladies' Orphan's Home association will meet next Monday with Mrs. Emma Gaines. All members and friends are requested to be present. The Atheneum art club met Jan'y 30th with Mrs. A. Weatherly, 921 Taylor street. The next meeting will be held Feb'y 6th with Mrs. T. Cook, 1022 N. Tyler street. J. W. Jones, the undertaker of Kansas City, Kana. was in the city last Monday attending the Undertakers' association. He is one of the promoters of this organization. Prof. Vernon received many congratulations upon his appointment. His many friends are much elated over his appointment and are glad to have been of assistance to him in securing the same. Mrs. J. H Guy entertained the ladies' guild of St. Simon's Episcopal church at her home on Topeka avenue, Monday evening. Miss Lulu Harris read a paper on Epiphany. Rev. Father Brown, the new priest, was present. Mr. Geo. H. Robinson of Watonga, O. T. visited Mr. Morgan this week. He is en route to Des Moines, In. Mr. Robinson is one of the leading farmers of the territory. Mr. Robinson's wife was formerly Miss Ethel McNeil of this city. Mr. J. H. Cramer of Bunker Hill, Russell county, Kans., who was a resident of Topeka over 25 years ago, was in the city this week. He is a successful wheat grower, having threshed over 8000 bushels of wheat last year. Some of our brethren in Mississippi and Texas might do well to come west and get some of this wheat land and grow rich. The executive board of the Baptist State convention met at Emporia last Thursday and held a two days' session Rev. E. Arlington Wilson, president, and John E. Lewis, sec'y, were present, as well as the majority of the board. The auxiliary board, also, of the Women's department was in session. Mrs. E. Gaines, the president and Mrs. Brown, sec'y. Considerable business was transacted Rev. Pollett, who served a few months in the penitentiary for murder, came before the board and asked for pardon, which was granted. He murdered one Edmondson about three years ago in Emporia, while in a fit of temporary insanity. --- It Costs Nothing To find out for a certainty whether or not your heart is affected. One person in four has a weak heart; it may be you. If so, you should know it now, and save serious consequences. If you have short breath, fluttering, palpitation, hungry spells, hot flushes; if you cannot lie on left side; if you have fainting or smothering spells, pain around heart, in side and arms, your heart is weak, and perhaps diseased. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure will relieve you. Try a bottle, and see how quickly your condition will improve. "About a year ago I wrote to the Miles Medical Co., asking advice, as I was suffering with heart trouble, and had been for two years. I had pain in my heart, back and left side, and had not been able to draw a deep breath for two years. Any little exertion would cause palpitation, and I could not lie on my left side without suffering. They advised me to try Dr. Miles Heart Cure and Nervine, who did well with health than I ever was before, having gained 14 pounds since I commenced taking it. I took about thirteen bottles of the two medicines, and have been bothered with my heart since." MRS LILLIE THOMAS, Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure is sold by your drugalist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it fails he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Miss Sadie Lane who has been quite sick at her home in Potwin, is now convalescent. Mr. Benj. James of Maple Hill, spent several days in the city this week. He left yesterday for Lawrence to spend a few days. Mrs. Pope Jones, president of the Dumas club, surprised the members of the club by presenting each with a dainty apron to be worn at the meetings of the club. Mrs. Electro Page-Perry has been invited to sing at the Commercial club banquet, Kansas City, Mo., on the 14th inst., and has accepted the invitation. Class No.11 of St. John's A.M. E. S. S. met last Saturday with Miss Bessie Bennett and organized a club to do missionary and charity work. The name will be decided upon at the next meeting. The following officers were elected: Ara Hawkins, president; Bessie Bennett, vice president; Audry Motin, sec'y; Grace Ware, treasurer, Emma Cooper, chairman executive committee. This club will meet every two weeks and the next meeting will be held Feb'y 10th with Hazel Barton. "Endeavor Day," the twenty fifth anniversary of Christian Endeavor work, will be observed on the evening of Feb'y 6th at the First African Baptist church There will be an interesting and appropriate program consisting of a history of the work, music, instrumental and vocal, and other exercises. No admission will be charged, but an offering will be asked for, and those who respond with as much as twenty five cents will be entitled to refreshments free of charge. The menu will be strictly up to date. Any information concerning Agnes Ross Orrington, so merly of Topeka, but who went to Denver in 1902, will be gladly received by Mrs. Mary L. Price, 512 N. Jackson street, Topeka, Kansas. 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The organization is now under way for the mutual benefit and protection of its members. By this method they will come in closer touch with the members of the race and will work in conjunction to secure all the patronage of the colored people and much of the whites. Special attention will be given in the various districts in which there are no colored undertaking establishments and efforts will be made to establish one in each of such places. Those present were A. T. Moore, Kansas City, Mo., who is president; C. H. Countee, Kansas City, Mo., Sec'y, J. W. Jones, of Kansas City, Kansas: Stonestreet and Hamilton of Topkha. H. B. Moore, Kansas City, Mo.; Diggs and Cole, Kansas City, Kansas; and Mr. Kamsey of St. Joseph, Mo. These are all members of the association. We are glad the colored undertakers are getting a business move on them. Only a few years ago there was not a single colored undertaking establishment in Kansas. Now they are taking the lead and becoming foremost in the country. 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Stubbs, speaker of the house of the Kansas Legislature, addressed a gathering of 500 persons at the Western University at Quindaro last Wednesday afternoon. Every seat in the new hall was occupied. Every foot of space was covered with people standing, and a hundred people, who were unable to get inside, stood in the hall and on the stairways, listening through the folding doors, which were open for their benefit. The hall was decorated with blue and old gold bunting, the university colors, and a large picture of Gov. Hoch hung in front over the stage. Visitors were present from all parts of Kansas Missouri and adjoining states. Prof W. T. Vernon, lately appointed to be Register of the United States Treasury by President Roosvelt, president of the university introduced Bishop Abram Grant of the African M. E church, who presided. Among the men on the platform were D W Mulane, Republican National committee, John F. Stanton, state architect I. W. Keplinger, Corvine Patterson, J. B. Ransom, Green Keith, trustees of the university, M. E Pearson, superintendent of Kansas City, Kau schools, Nelson Crews, I. F. Bradle and others. Applause began when Governor Hoch appeared upon the platform. The university band rendered "Star Spangled Banner" the famous university chorus renamed "Hark Hark! my Soul" and the Roy P. Jesse Peck, pastor of Allen chapel in Kansas City, Mo. offered prayer Among "When Hoch Comes to Western U," written for the occasion by Albert Ross and Robert J. Jackson, members of the faculty, was sung, and brought forth a big smile upon the governor's face, while the audiences applauded. Governor Hoch was the first speaker and talked about education. He was popular with the audience and was cheered several times for his remarks. The governor said in part: "We are today turning out of our schools educated weaklings on the verge of prostration. What does it profit a man if he has a Yale diploma and no health. When the ideal education comes, and it is coming, we will have intelligent physical examinations of every pupil, and there will be expert rules to remedy these physical defects. Then weak bodies will be made into strong bodies. Our finished products in the future will not be physical weaklings If you have enough sense and persisency, you can make a strong body of a weak one. Do you know that the president was once a frail, weak fellow? But by studying the elements he has made a veritable athlete of himself. Why do we spend thousands of dollars every year on these schools? The state of Kansas spends this money from a purely selfish standpoint, because we know this great republic of ours rests upon two pillars—the church and the school. We must depend upon the private citizen. For this reason the state has spent money on Western university, and unless the student body comes out as a finished product we better had saved our money. If you want to get more appropriations let the student body take advantage of its opportunities here. We must educate not only the brain, but the hand, and I want to say you are doing grandly Take Booker T. Washington away from Tuskegee and what would you have left? Truly a great school, but the loss would be irreparable. And in the same way the name of Veruon today stands as a personification of this school. Personally, I wish to retain Vernon as president of this institution, nominally at least, and I am sure it with your approval. One of the great speeches of the occasion was made by Hon. W. R. Stubbs. "Go to the farms," he said, "and stop working as porters in hotels and sleeping cars." Mr Stubbs spoke for about twenty minutes, and he was interrupted continuously by applause. He said: "I am not a speaker, and am not ambitious in that line. I would rather be known as a man who does things than as one who says things. These industrial schools are the most important institutions to which the state has given money. I have two boys and two girls and I want them to learn to earn an honest living with their hands, then later I intend to give them as much of the higher education as I can, I do not want to decry higher education. I shall always regret that I did not get at least two years more in school than I did. And now I want to talk plainly to you. The Negroes have some fine characteristics. The life of Rockefeller is not happy. He must look upon the hundreds of homes his organization has ruined. Men who have that sort of skelton in their closet cannot be happy. The man who is true to his wife, true to his neighbor, true to his family, his church and society is too happy man. No laws can be passed to settle the social question. There is as great a range between the people of the white race as between the Negroes and the white people. The black man must improve his mind and his heart and he must deserve recognition and I will say to you now, you who do improve will certainly get recognition. The Negro is blessed with strength, he is blessed with intelligence, he is blessed with spilled opportunities and good leaders. There is no limit to where you can go. You can be a race of people proud of your lineage and your past. I want to see you make the most of your opportunities. Because you have been separated from the white children in school, do not give up. Brace up, show the white people you can make more progress, and be on your metal. Obey your teachers, and above all, stand for integrity. He industrious and intelligent, regardless of the opposition that befronts you. There is a chance for you to be as respectable and stand as high as the white people. There is a chance for the Negro to economize, save your money, buy homes with what you earn. A soul in a black skin is as good as a great man in one of white. I want to say that you make a great mistake in accepting places as porters in hotels and on sleeping cars instead of working on farms. Half the people of the United States are on farms. And they are the best people we have in this country. The black farmer's grain and eggs sell for just as much as those of the white farmer. He can buy horses, cows and mules just as cheap as the white man can buy them. The black man on the farm has just as good a chance as the white man. I want to say that any man who offers to buy your vote insults you and you ought to resent it. Your franchise is a great prize which you should protect." Hon. D. W. Mulvane, national committeeman, spoke briefly. He said. "Student's of this institution should be entirely honest with themselves. Your instructors may not know whether or not you are doing your duty, but then you will yourself; each and every one of you do this and you will leave here honorable men and women." Professor W. T. Vernon spoke on "The Purpose and Aim of Industrial Education." In part he said: This is a proud day for this institution, a day of rejoicing, a day of thanksgiving, a day of fulfillment of long cherished dreams. To have present these distinguished guests of honor, this splendid audience, this commodious and well appointed building, all inspire feelings of thanksgiving. The education laid out by this institution offers nothing strange or peculiar. It rather attempts to adjust the training here given to the needs of our graduates and undergraduates who go forth into the world. We dearly not the so called higher education, which deals in science, formulae, the ancient day and language of dead. We must train our youth to be skilled the mechanical arts, for here that through generations we are to work our way to competency and respect. The "working with the hands" is no new theory. It is true that for two and one half centuries we were the artisans of this country. But there was not the brain and skill necessary in the labor of today. We were then worked, but now we must work. The difference between being worked and working is that in one instant ce the master thought and we wrought while now we think and work, and are thus made independent and strong. Here on the shores of the Missouri, near the gateway of the West, Kansas is building an institution for the training of our youth. We here are not only making men, tradesmen, but tradesmen, men You will pardon a reminiscence—but only in that way can we tell a part of the history of this institution. From two departments hardly more than in name and meager equipments we now have courses in mechanical drawing and mechanical carpentry, tailoring, printing, business course, stenography and typewriting, dress making and millinery, cooking, do mastic science and farming, and our enrollment for this scolastic year will reach 200. The trustees of this institution have given us a support and loyalty fitted to warm any man's heart, without which we could not have succeeded. I contend that the advocates of this education are not training serfs, but independent, honest and reliable workmen—masters of their trade of themselves. Such men will be granted their rights, such men will perform their duties, such men will wield an influence for good in any community and materially add to the sum total of human progress. We are more and more recognizing the interdependence of society and realizing that every human entity upifts or drags down. This work is larger than we today see. The race is passing through this pivotal epoch and what we do in our day will help to turn the tide for or against success. "It will be a consolation to feel that we did all possible to inspire our youth to better things, and that our lives will in turn set in motion influences that make for racial betterment and humanity a good when we have ceased our work among men." After Professor Vernon had finished his address John F. Stanton, state architect, who drew the plans for the building, and Thomas Glass cock, who erected the building, were introduced. Then Governor Hoch, in the name of the state of Kansas, presented the keys to the trustees. Bishop A. Grant, president of the board of trustees and chairman of the meeting, accepted the keys in the name of Western University. As the studdehs sang their school song, "O, Western U," the crowd dispersed and scattered over the campus, inspecting the various exhibits on display in the industrial departments. Thus ended the greatest day's event in the history of Western University, the climax of the greatest year's work, one that has fulfilled the many predictions of the past that "Greater Western University" is the beacon light of all Negro institutions west of the Mississippi River. Sees Hoch's Finish. Emporia Gazette:---"Governor Hoch won't get 5 per cent, of the colored vote of Kansas if renominated for Governor." These were the words this morning of Nick Chiles the eminent Negro politician and newspaper man, of Topeka. Chiles is in town to get the proceedings of the Colored Baptist Convention for his paper, The Prairieaker, which is one of the few exclusive colored newspapers published in the West "When Hoch signed the bill which made separate schools for whites and blacks in Kansas City, Kansas, a reality, he lost the colored vote," continued Mr. Chiles, "and he needn't expect any more from us. I have an editorial in The Plaindale about it this week, and you watch the colored vote next election." "Joints in Topeka," and Chiles, lighting a cigar. "Well, you don't have to drink city water. It's different from this town. In Topeka we go in the front door." "I am going to get up a petition to have a separate heaven for the Negro," continued Mr. Childs on his favorite topic, "If the white man wants separate churches, schools and everything else on earth, I am in favor of a heaven all to ourselves. All we want is to be let alone and have a chance," and then the Greatest Colored newspaper man in Kansas handed to the reporter a PRAINDAEPER and went to church. Staple and Fancy.... Groceries Meats and all kinds of Produce. Home'Phone 784 West. ```markdown ``` The American Collection Agency' 413 Kannan Ave. TOPKKA, KA8 ANTHONY P. WILSON Attorney We make collections in all parts of of the United States. No fees charged until collection is made KALLITHRIX PARLOR. 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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. Boley Business Mens Club Boley, Indian Territory. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO., (INCORPORATED LAWS ARIZONA.) CAPITAL STOCK 1,000,000.00. CHAS. D. CLEM, Pres. REV. P. D. SKINNER, Sec. D. H. HILL, Vice-Pres. Dr. J.T. WHITTAKER, Treas Headquarters, COPPIEVILLE, KANSAS. When in Weir Stop at... The Red Star Hotel Boarding and Lodging Open Day and Night Mrs. Frances Harris, Proprietor. Mme. 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Now this is to notify you that unless you plead in the "A Town of Splendid Op In an address before When in Lawrence Stop at the KING HOTEL First-Class Board and Lodging Ice Cream and Cigars. D. Waddington, Proprietor. HOTEL WILKARD, 2009 St. Louis Avenue, North of Viaduct and Union St. KANNAN CITY. MISSOURI. W. M. AILSTOCK, Prop. J. T. MORELAND,Sec. S. Head Barber. ing Association, WORL AVE. AND ALL STRAINGERS are invited to visit the furnished Rooms. Baths LICENSED BARBERS said cause to my petition on or before the 5th day of March, 1906, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer therein contained granting a divorce to me from you and for costs of suit. DELLA HARRIS. Attest: I. S. Curtis. .(Seal) READ THE PLAINDEALER. JOIN OUR CIRCLE THE PLAINDEALER Is Considered a Household Necessity in 5,000 of the Best Homes in Kansas! The Paper Growing Better - While the Price Remains the Same 40 Per Cent. to Hustling Write us for Particulars VINITA, I. T. H. F. Watson and Andy Rider were out on a hunting trip two days last week with much success. Will Fogg, the tonsorial artist at Finley and Hawkins' barbershop, is contemplating a trip to Mexico. Roland Naves and daughter were in Wigoner last Wednesday to attend the funeral of his sister, whose death was somewhat sudden. Mr. Lewis T. Brown, one of the leading attorneys of Michigan, was in the city last Wednesday, guest of S. J. Hull and wife. Things are lively about the city. Quite a number of corners and goers - the hotels are crowed and could use more rooms something doing every night in the week and every body is having a good time. Mrs. F. H. Tuley is improving nearly after several days illness. Joe Davis was in Muskgee last Thursday on business. J. L. Davis and E. Hudley went rabbit hunting that Thursday. Mr. Davis emptied his gun at a rabbit and then yelled at the rabbit to wait until he could reload his gun, but as the rabbit was in a hurry it did have time to wait. After falling into the creek, the gentlemen returned home empty handed. Mark Davis, tram porter on the "Kity" between Parsons and Joplin, visited relatives in the city the past week. At the First Baptist church last Thursday evening occurred a double wedding Rev. Edward Davis performed the ceremony which united in the bonds of holy merrimony Mr. Walter Buford to Miss Nellie Turner and Mr. James Brice to Mrs. Mary Snowden. After the solemn ceremony all those present went to the East Side hall where Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Sayers and Mr. Brice had prepared a bountiful repast for the occasion, and the forty two guests enjoyed a fine time. Rev. C. N Austin is home from Hatfield, Ark, where he has been employed as cook for a hunting party out of Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Rose Allen and Mrs. Ida B. Lewis made a flying trip to Chetopa, Kansas, Monday on business. The Pleasant Hour club gave a swell ball at the East Side hall on Monday evening and all attending passed a pleasant evening. The members of the Sunrise Baptist church give an old time social last Saturday evening, which was well attended. Mrs. William Martin has been on the sick the past week. FRANKFORT, KANS. Mrs. Ruby Montgomery who has been in Atchison for several weeks returned home Sunday. Early last Monday morning the barn on the farm occupied by Mr. L. W. Coffey and family, caught fire, caused by the explosion of a lantern. Three horses and a great number of chickens perished in the flames. This is indeed one of the greatest losses lately reported and Mr. Coffey has the sympathy of the whole community. Rev. L. F. Byron, pastor of the C. M. E. church, was in Topeka this week. Sherman Cotley and William Mc Altter left Thursday of last week for Emporia to spend a term in school. Colonel Miller of Blue Rapids was in the city last Friday. Mt. Epps Russell transmitted bus lines in Blue Rapids last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Delia Douglas of Denver, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. G. Clay, left last Thursday for her home. On the previous evening a pleasant surprise was tendered in her honor, about thirty-five guests being present, and an enjoyable time was spent. Clarence Smith and sister, Miss Georgia, visited Sunday with Mr. Neil Bryant and family. PUEBLO, COLO. Rev. H. Franklin Bray and Mrs. Ramsey assisted Rev. G.M. Tillman of Colorado Springs in his revival meeting last week. J. A. Jones is on the sick list. Dr. J. C. Wright and Miss Winifred Harrison remain quite ill. Mrs. J. P. Watson entertained at dinner Tuesday Rev. South, Rev. and Mrs. N. I. Bray and Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Holmes The Modiste Art club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. B. P. Griggsby, 911 Van Buren St. Rev. J. C. C. Oaena went to Kansas City last week on business. Mesher J. P. Watson and J. S Young have been appointed as deputy commissioners to represent the Preslerick Douglas Memorial exposition to convene in Washington, D. C., in May. Rev. Wilson of Longview, Tex., a Baptist evangelist, was in the city a few days, the guest of Rev. D. A. Jefferson, pastor of the 4th Street Baptist church. He left for Denver but will return to this city soon to help Rev. Jefferson in a series of meetings. Rev H. Franklin Bray is to start a series of meetings soon. President Oscar Baker and Hon. W. B. Townsend, superintendent, will give an entertainment on Lincoln's birthday, Feb. 12, at Saint John A. M. E church. A very interesting program will be rendered, Mr. Townsend being the orator of the evening. The Athena Literary club met Monday evening with Mr. Harry Fife, on Orman ave. LOS VEGAS, N. MEX Presiding Elder Watson conducted his quarterly meeting at the A. M E church Sunday and left for Albuquerque Thursday. Mr Ransom and wife who have been on the sick list for sometime keeps very poorly. Mrs John Smith who has been very sick at her home on Railroad Ave, is rapidly improving. The Alhambra Social club gave its first grand ball the 19th inst. at its club parlors. Suppper was served at 10.30 p.m. A pleasant time was had by all. J. H. Fugue of Guthrie, Okla. is in the city the guest of his brother, M. Jefferson. The Progressive club met with Mrs. J. H. Smith Wednesday. We wish the club much success in their efforts. Jesse Harington, an old resident of this city and an old soldier of the Soldier's Home at Leavenworth, died at Thursday and was buried last Friday Cheap Trips Southwest If you've never been South west 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. You have only to get on the ground to prove this. & Texas R'y. On February 6th and 20th, most lines will sell both one way and round trip tickets at exceptionally low rates. If your nearest railroad agent cannot give you the rates, write me for particulars. If you're in anyway interested in the southwest, I'd like to send you my paper "The Coming Country." Address W. S. ST. GEORGE Gir al asterier sent Box 911a ST. LOSI MO Tickets are on sale everywhere, via MKT ALBUQUERQUE NEWS. Vance Green returned, recently, from a trip to his old home in Ft. Worth, Texas. He reports having stopped over in Bolen, O. T. where he purchased some valuable resident property. Mrs. Joseph Watson, wife of Green Watson of the Red Light Cafe has returned from a visit to San Francisco. W. H. Thornton of the steam carpet cleaning works, has moved his place of business from North 3rd street to South Walter. He owns this property and has erected a building with all modern appliances suitable for his business Dr. H. Harris, recently of Wichita after a stay in our city of some two weeks has decided to remain with us permanently and has secured offices in the Improvement Building where he will begin his practice. Scott Phillips after a short visit with his wife in Globe, Ariz., has returned and resumed his old station at Sturgess European The ladies of Mt. Olive Baptist church are giving a series of suppers for church benefit and are meeting with success. The choir of the Coal Ave. Methodist church is going through a thorough reorganization. They promise to furnish some splendid music in the future. An Honest White Woman! CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. The mulatto is a degenerate from birth, the black man is a better man morally and physically than the yellow. Before the war traders in the southern states would pay more for the black than the mulatto. When in southern Texas twenty-five years ago I saw many Africans who had been sold from their native country. They were much better men and women than the blacks born here. A missionary to Africa, a Catholic priest, (the black race sits where he likes in a Catholic church) living in Okarchee, O. T., Father Steber, as well as every missionary I have ever talked to, say the native African is a better individual than those born and raised in the United States. The Negro can never be as wicked, vicious or dangerous as the white man. He is not as capable of being. I know the race well, have been associated with them from my birth. They were my companions in childhood. Up to the age of five years I never remember having come to the table without my black nurse who sat with the children and eat with them. The white and black children ate together out of the same skillets. My book, "The Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. Nation," tells of this life in the south before the blacks were free. By nature the Negro is faithful, grateful and guileless. They are not mentally as capable or morally as responsible as the white. Their crimes are not of the scheming sort. They have a dependent nature and are easily led astray. The condition of the Negro in the United States is pitiful he needs a friend. Where can these be found? Their masters and mistresses who knew them best are their best friends. These are powerless and will soon be gone. There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother even. The African is hungry and needy for this friend. He is the one who invited all who are weary and heavy laden to come to Him. The church of the living God must open wido her arms to this race, 'tis the mission of every Christian to help Christianize them. There is no character more interesting and attractive than a genuine Christian African; their perfect simple faith, their originality and soft voices and they have the prettiest dialect in the world; one had better have a mullstone hung about their neck than to offend one of these. As for my part I never want to live where I do not see these colored life long friends. To these I will say never try in any way to mix socially with the white race or mix the blood of the two. When the whites see that you desire to keep the race line as God made it, you will break down the prejudice and besides it is wrong in you to destroy these lines. You can never do it, keep to your own color, don't imitate the whites, it makes you mean and disgusting but in any church of Jesus Christ you have an invitation from your Saviour to come and the desire to drive you out of a seat is the pagan idea of cast, and that man shall bear his iniquity whosoever he be. You are bringing trouble on yourself in desiring to go to the same school as the whites, this is worse for you in the long run, making more antagonism and dislike from the whites who would otherwise be your best friends, for southern people prefer black help to white while the north is the reverse. As to your friends in politics neither the Republicans or Democrats will use you only as a tool. Do not trust either. There is but one party that will befriend you. The prohibition sentiment gave you freedom and still will be your friend. Let all the ballots of the colored race be cast for the prohibition candidates, this is God's party that stands for "breaking every yoke and setting the captive free." This saloon crowd is bringing the yoke of slavery on you as well as the white race. To the South, I will say it is a serious mistake to thrust the black man out of the churches, there is where he is made a good friend; he there learns he has a real friend in you, teach them to vote with the only party that will not curse you. What benefits them will benefit you. His vote is a power, don't let the enemy have it; ministers and W. C. T. U. workers should use every opportunity to speak to their colored brothers to use their ballots on God's side. CARRY A. NATION, Guthric, O. T. MEMPHIS NEWS. Mrs. Sallie Spraggin has returned after a pleasant trip to Hot Springs. Mrs. Susan Lindsay, of Arkansas City, Ark., was in the city recently ann was the guest of Mrs. E. Gaines. She left for Palestine, Ter. Mrs. Cora Taylor has returned from visiting relatives and friends at Brownsville. Mrs. Marta Rawlings is improving after her sickness. She will be glad to see her many friends. Mrs H. B. Bowden is up again. Mrs Julia Bankston, who was the recent guest of Mrs T. Waller, has returned to her home at Tuscumbia, Ala. Celest M. Mewbern departed this life Jan. 15. She was the daughter of Mrs Carolina Mewbern. Mrs Janie Duff recently made a pleasant trip to Tunica, Miss. Mr. Tom Bell is improving after three weeks sickness. Mrs. Lulu Henderson and son, Thomas, of Vicksburg, Miss., are visiting Mrs M. Hunt. Rev. D. L. Davis is very nice, on Williams ave. A new girl has appeared at the home of L. J. Coleman and wife. Nelson Coleman, of Somerville, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. H. Nesbit, on High street. Mrs M. S. Madison, of Colorado Springs, is visiting Mrs Alice Clarence. Mrs Maria Kernegay, of Jonestown, Miss., is stopping with her daughter, Mrs L. J. Coleman. Mrs J. Norrell has returned after being absent on a very extensive trip, which took in Philadelphia, Buffalo, New York, Niagara Falls and Canada. Sir Knight J. M. Easterling, of Chattanooga, Grand Lecturer of K, of P., lectured at the K of P. Hall, Friday night, Feb. 2. To the Editor: We desire to inform the public that we are not the official undertakers for the Burial 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 this concern that is defrauding our people in this and other states. STONESFREET & HAMILTON. Memphis Business Men, CALL AT THE- FOR ANY STYLER HAIR CUT, SHAMPOO, SEA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE AND MASSAGE. —First class Work Guaranteed— 359 C CARHOUN St. : CORNER DESOTO ST. Go to Ben Gilliard's when you want first-class staple and Fancy Groceries. Satisfaction Guaranteed. M'GEE NEAR COR. LAKE. Memphis 'Phone 957 Tile and Mantel Work a Specialty. Estimates Cheerfully Furnished, 169 HERMANDO St MEMPHIS PHONE 2678 RUDD BROS., Dealets in Staple and Fancy Groceries and Fresh Meats. A full line of Cigars and Tobacco, Vegetables, Poultry, etc. Free delivery to all parts of the city. We solicit a share of your patronage. (1A1) New 'Phone 3308 Stonestreet & Hamilton, Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Embalmers. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. Oak Leaf Hotel Rev.J.H.Richardson Fost Side Katy Railroad DFNIS HICKS, Prop All work guoranteed. Prompt attention given to all out of town work. Old friends all expected—New friends all all invited. VINITA, I. T G. E. Anderson, The Little Pool and Billiard Parlor, Cigars and Tobacco. 106 KANSAS AVENUE a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigars. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When in Pittsburg give him a call. 205 EAST THIRD STREET. Are You INSURED? SCHOOL SCHOOL of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms. Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G Groves, Nat'l Treas J. H. CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec. J. Headquarters: 413 Kausas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas.