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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME VIII. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 9, 1906. The Washington Post Says Negro Laborers are Better Than Itilians Other Notes. We note from time to time, in various esteemed contemporaries published beyond the Potomac editorial injunctions of great solemnity and news accounts of meetings, ad dresses and resolutions, all tending to elevate the southern public in this connection. White immigration from Europe is necessary [sic] to the upholding of the section. With large doods of white laborers from the southern and southwestern districts of that continent, our prosperity will advance by leaps and bounds. Agriculture, commerce, mining and manufacturing will increase upon a scale of geometrical progression. Everybody will be rich and happy next week if not sooner. And there you are' Meanwhile, however, The Post's suggestion stands, knocking at the door of recognition. Why not take a good look at the fruits of Italian and Slav immigration in other parts of the country before trying it by wholesale for ourselves? We have had very little experience of this kind at the South, and that in most instances, has been discouraging. It is not so very long since New Orleans had to resort to the expedient of a general massero in order to rid itself of a gang of professional assassins, cutthroats and blackmailers—just such a gang as can be found in different parts of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The expedient was successful. The machinery of organized crime has been transferred to the North, and New Orleans is now free of the curse which in 1889, threatened its civilization and defied its laws. If the "Black Hand" still lingers there it wears a particularly soft g'ove, and Italian gentlemen—merchants, professional men, etc.—are no longer at the mercy of murderers and pirates. It is a fact, however, that the character of the element has not changed at all. The Mafia have morely found a new field for their activities—effected a change of domicile, so to speak—and the pestiferous ferment is as fruitful as it ever was. But why should the South open its doors to a new invasion of this kind? It is sufficiently notorious that Italy, Hungary, and the Danubian provinces are anything but anxious, or even willing, to send us their virtuous wholesome, and desirable peasantry. They are all blessed with these industrious, worthy and valuable elements of population, but our agents in that part of the world know that we receive very litt'l'e infusion from those sources. European governments are only anxious to deport their criminals and degenerates, and it is of record that we have been only too incautious in the matter of receiving them. It does not follow, however, that Southern community' need give asylum and opportunity to those outlaws. The South is growing richer every day with the material at its disposal. Why imperil the certainty of a splendid and a sound development by adve'ture in strange NUMBER 6. t Emancipator! LEADS NEGRO FARMERS! Booker T. Washington Picks J. G. Groves as the Most Conspicuous Negro Business Man. In the current number of the American Magazine (formerly Leslie's) Booker T. Washington, in writing on "The Negro in Business" pays a big compliment to a Kansas Negro, one known in Topeka, J. G. Groves, the potato king of Edwardsville, in Wyandotte county, whom he designates "the most conspicuous business man of the race." Mr. Washington's story of Groves' rise from poverty to influence is most interesting. He says: "If I was asked to name the man of the Negro race who may be regarded at the present time as its most conspicuous business man, I would perhaps mention Junius G. Groves of Edwardsville, Kan., who is often referred to as the Negro Potato King. Other men of my race have made more money than Mr. Groves. Not all of them have so well deserved as he the fortune he has gained, for Mr. Groves is a farmer and has not made his fortune at second hand, so to speak, but has wrested directly from the soil Mr. Groves is a full blooded Negro and was born a slave in Green county, Kentucky, in 1859. Shortly after he and his parents obtained their freedom, he began attending the public school in the neighborhood of his home. As he could be in school only two or three months in the year, however, enough to make him desire an education, and induced him to continue his studies after he left school. By the time he reached manhood he was able to read and write and had some knowledge of figures. "In 1879, when he was twenty years old, occurred what was known as the 'Kansas Exodus.' Young Grover was carried off with the tidal wave of westward migration that swept so many helpless and penniless colored people into Kansas. When he reached Kansas, Groves had just 90 cents in his pocket. With that amount he was better off than many others. "The sudden influx of the colored immigrants had made labor cheap, and Mr. Groves, only after considerable search, succeeded in finding employment as a farm hand at forty cents a day. At the end of three months, so faithfully did h perform his work, his wages had been increased to seventy-five cents a day. Out of this sum he was expected to pay his board and washing. "By the end of the year he had saved enough money to go in search of what he hoped would be a better job. He traveled about for some time, and finally returned to the place where he first found employment. He had made such a favorable impression on his old employer that the latter offered to let him have a portion of his farm to cultivate on shares. "The conditions of the contract were that the employer should furnish nine acres of land, a team, seed and tools, and Groves should plant, cultivate and harvest the crop for one third of what was made. This offer was gladly accepted, and Mr. Groves planted three acres in white potatoes, three in sweet potatoes, and three in watermelons. "Soon after getting the crop planted, Mr. Groves decided to marry. When he reached this decision he had but seventy-five cents in cash, and had to borrow enough more to satisfy the demands of the law. But he knew well the worth and CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT. --- LAS VEGAS, N. MEX. Rev J. H. Smith, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday evening, which was felt by all present. Mrs. A. Davall entertained the Progressive Club, on Wednesday evening, when quite an enjoyable time was had. A nice program was rendered, among the number of which were Mrs. Laura Butler's recital from Paul Dunbar; Miss Patte son's vocal solo and little Edna Jefferson's recitation. A lunch was afterwards served. Several visitors were present. Mrs. John Smith who in the last week's issue was reported improving has had a relapse and is now quite ill again Mrs Yates, who has been sick for some months, is now able to be up again. Mr. Neaby, of El Paso, Texas, is in the city, and has accepted a position as porter on the Santa Fe. Mr. Sellers, wife and little son leave next week for San Diego, Cal., where they will remain for a while. William Pope, the manager of the Alhambra Social Club, has been ill for a few days. A. Duvall, an old resident of the city, departed Sunday for San Francisco, where, if it suits him, he will perhaps locate. Mr. Duvall was in the restaurant business with success for a number of years, owning one of the finest ranches in the Terr., besides other property. Las Vegas will lose in him a good citizen and a gentleman of very great business ability. So far we have had a pleasant winter, with the exception of a few days, and are in hopes the worst of the winter is all past. Our church work is in good conditlon considering our membership and the outlook is beginning to shine brighter for a successful year. Our second quarterly meeting will begin Jan. 19 with a quarterly love feast. Rev J. P. Watson, P. K., is expected to be present. Enclosed you will find the card of Mr. Davis, who stopped off here Monday, Jan. 8th, about two o'clock in the afternoon. An officer was trying to arrest him about 4 o'clock the next morning and shot him. He lived about 16 hours after being shot, and was buried here as no amount money enough to have his body moved. I preached his funeral sermon yesterday at 4 p. m. He was buried in the A. F. and A. M. cemetery. I received a letter from his wife, Mrs Lucinda Davis, 2219 Locust street, St. Louis, stating that she was unable to do anything. He has a sister in New York and an uncle, Rev. Walker, a Baptist preacher whose address she did not give. I have heard nothing from them. Rev. Harris passed through here Jan. 6, on route from Kansas to El Paso, Texas. J. H. Smith. EMPORIANEWS. Rev. W. S. Blake, pastor of the St. James Baptist church, is in Atchison, carrying on a series of meetings. Rev Van Lue, state missionary, preached at the Baptist church on Sunday. The infant son of Thomas Wade and wife was buried Monday. Mrs. Sarah Roberta-Richardson, of Junction City, is in the city, visiting friends. She will go to Oklahoma soon, to visit her mother Roy Wicks is in the city visiting relatives. The Mission Circle of the Baptist church met with Mrs R. A. Allen, on East street, Wednesday evening. Rev Win. Lee, pastor of the C. M. K. church, will start his revival meetings on Sunday. Quite a number of friends met at the home of Uncle Manson Love on Wednesday night, in honor of his seventy fifth birthday. The Mito club was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Wicks on Friday night. Those present were: Mrs. Elliott, West, Smith Rich, Johnson, Helm, Richardson, of Junotion City, Duncan; Misses Maud Irving, Fanny Rush, Sadie Phillips, Alice Wal on, Amelia Davis, Eva Elliott, Bertle Council, Cora Herald, Mac Helm, Della Tipton, Julia Tunnelly, Minnie Johnson, Bertha Tipton; Messrs. Giles Elliott, Reis and Lee Johnson Ed Staley, Caldwell McAlver, Walter Davis, Jossie Helm, Fred West, Art Helm, Willirol Helm, Frank Staley, Roy Wicks, Walter Phoenix and James Wilson. Mrs. M. J. Cox, of Topoks, lectured at the Baptist Church on Monday evening. B F. Wright and wife will noon have for Passons, where they will make their future home. WEIR CITY. Mrs B. Smith, who so long has been sick is still poorly and has been at Flemons with her daughter, Mrs Kimble, for over a month. Mrs Furlow was very sick on the 29th ult., but in better. Mr James Ferguson has bought a horse. He and his father-in-law expect to farm some this year. J. B. Sanders has rented him a piece of land to put in corn. The subject discussed at the W. L. Grant Literary on Feb. 2nd was, "Resolved, that the women of Southeastern Kansas are responsible for its lack of business enterprise." The negative made the most points, showing the men were responsible and that Southeastern Kansas is calling for men among men, men that will do, men that will start business, men that will stick to business. Rev W. K. Walden of Pittsburg, was in Weir on the 4th and preached at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. H. A. Williams returned on the 4th. Mrs Brown, who sprained her ankle falling on the ice, is some better. W. P. Eckle and W. P. Johnson were in the city the 2nd, looking ater the lining up of the colored voters. In the 8d district cards are out for the marriage, the last of the month, of Miss Hattie Harris and John Rench. Grandma Ceany is very poorly. She is about 80 years old. There is great talk of a minors strike, April 1st. GALENA. KAS. Thornton Young and wife went to Joplin Sunday a distance of eight miles, and on account of the big snow it took the electric car two hours to make the trip. Preston Brown, who went to Baxter last Monday, was badly injured about the head by a north sound passenger car striking him as he debarked from the train. He is not considered dangerously hurt, by his physician. Fleetwood Exell has returned from Columbus, where he was visiting relatives last week. Geo. Burnett, of Keelville, visited relatives here, last week. Mr. Martin and daughter Daisy, of Lowell, transacted business here Friday. Mrs. M. P. Wheaton, of Baster, visited relatives here, Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Fannie Pillars, of Pleasant View was shopping here Saturday. Homer Bunch has been on the mick list. James Smith, of Buster, transacted business here this week. FRANKFORT, KANS Miss Nona Gunn, who has been in our city the past eight months, expects to leave for her home at Circleville, Kan., in a few days. George Runnel is in the city, shaking hands with old friends. Mrs A. J. Hickman and grand daughter, Miss Mary E. Bennett, visited over Sunday with Mrs. M. S. Fouta and family. Epps Runnel and Allan Moran attended the ball at Blue Rapids last Saturday evening. Misses Nadie Skinner and Nona Gun and Madames Eva McFarland and Ruby Montgomery were vial- 1 tors in Blue Rapids last Saturday. Mrs Addie Elliot still suffers with a sprained wrist, and Mrs. A. J. Taylor is on the sick list this week. ABILENE. KANS. B Will ans has sold his home here and bought in Salina. We have lost a good citizen. Phillip White is here from the West for a few days. Misses Carrie McReynolds, Ella Red Mrs Vee and C Simps n are on the sock list Bud Helm has gone West for a vacation. The Brisco Brothers had a sale preparing to go to the Territory but our faces were turned West. We are getting ready to vote bonds for a new high school, so we should be careful and step light and dry. HUTCHINSON, KANS. The 2nd. Baptist church has been having revival meetings for ten days. Rev. Swaney of Platt City is assisting Rev. H. I. Jones. The Atheian Reading circle will meet at Mrs. E. E. Morris residence. Some of the best brain in the city are members. Otto Anthony is convalescent. The C. M. E. church begin their meeting this week. They are assisted by Rev. Rivers. The Lycium society will be entertained Tuesday by Mrs. Thomas. BOYNTON, I. T. The five days' meetings at Allen chapel resulted in twenty-four auctions to the churches—fourteen to the Methodists and ten to the Baptist. The evangelist is now somewhere in Texas conducting meetings. Last Sunday was a great day with the African Methodists. It was the closing day of the quarterly conference by Rev. Charles R. Tucker, P. E. On Saturday night the conference was held. B. C. Makins was elected secretary. The reports from the various departments showed great improvements over any previous made. At 11 o'clock on Sunday Elder Tucker filled the stand. At 3 Rev. W. H. Sims, M. D., of Mustogee preached an able sermon. There were full houses at every service. The collection was about doubled what it usually has been on such occasions, and the quarter's work showed a growth in membership of one third of the entire membership. During the session of the quarterly meeting Elder Tucker got in some timely advice, and he has further ingratiated himself into the hearts of the people. The young people of Allen chapel, under the leadership of Mrs. Ida L. Robinson, gave a successful supper to aid in raising quarterly conference dues. Last week a mass meeting was held at Allen chapel to encourage the movement to establish an industria school. R. E. L. Mitchell presided and J. B. Smith acted secretary. Capt. Geo. T. Robinson read a set of resolutions in favor of the school, which were adopted The promoters, J. D Morrow and J. A. Wade being out of town, no further steps were taken. Mrs. Eugenie Hunter, the school teacher has opened a subscription school. The Ladies' Missionary society was entertained this week by Mrs. Mary Rich. The Land Investment folks have fitted up nice quarters in the house. The Howard Hardware company has outgrown itself some more. A few weeks ago they moved into a much larger house and this week an addition is being built. They are spreading themselves. D. A. Lee is putting a pair of scales in front of his place of business. One Dr. E. Moore, representing himself as the divine healer and the second Christ, struck town one day, worked a few dupes, and jumped his board bill the next, and hied himself back to Muskoges. He found too much light here to ply his calling. Of course he did not cure anybody. Meats and all kinds of Produce Home Phone 784 West T. H. The American Collection Agency' 413 Kansas Ave TOPEKA, KAN ANTHON E. WILSON Attorney We make collections in all parts lot of the United States No fees charged until collection is made. KALLITHRIX PARLOR. HAIR GOODS, HAIR OR NAMENTS, NEW POMPA- DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, TAPES, FRIZZZES AND BANGS MRS. M. L. FIELD, 819 KANSAS AVE. Go to. H: BROWN, The Grocer Fine Groceries—Just Opened— Everything Fresh—Give us a Trial. HOME 'PHONE 1282. 631 Joplin St. JOPLIN, MO. Home Phone 0013 Main Open Day and Night Royal Cafe Regular Meals 15 Cents. Regular Meals 15 Centa. B. ELDER. The World 1906 Almanac and Encyclopedia is on sale all over the United States. 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Baths LICENSED BARBERS raid cause to my petition on or before the 5th day of March, 1804, 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 sum DELLA HARRIC. Plaintiff Attest: I. F. Curtis (kwal) READ THE PLAINDEALER. "opportunities" the people of Boley, Prof. this the Negroes' paradise." of saying what he knows cultural and commercial y of country, as well as a people, there is a great now about: unities for profitable invest- r fruit, truck and stock healthful climate. Men's Club is an organi- an ambition to give you lines. Its no trouble to day for anything you want Mass Mens Club in Territory. AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT CO., LAWS ARIZONA.) 1,000,000.00. back ONE DOLLAR per share. ement for the Negro's advancement. SCLE of the race to be em- of OPPORTUNITY now open. ents Bonded terature and particulars. REV P. D. SKINNER, Sec. Dr. J. T. WHITTAKER, Treas LE, KANSAS. Mme. De Vaul Vincent's School of high class tailoring Tutition reasonable. Write for information. PARSON8. KANS. Mrs. J. M. Tiggs and daughter, Freda, have returned from an extended visit at Andermon, Tex. Mrs. Nestfield, who has been visiting in Louisiana, has returned home. Prof. Gaylord, a noted medium, is in the city and will remain two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. John Perry have located in the city. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adam Darkin on the 26th ult. Mina Aritha A. Dorsey, one of Parsona's progressive and energetic young ladies, has purchased from Mina M. Mitchel, white, the hair dressing and massage parlors formerly conducted by her at 1814. Forrest avenue, and will continue the business at room 14, Meroantile building. Mina Dorsey will room put in stock a full line of hair goods for both races. On Wednesday evening of last week Rev. J F. Sage, assisted by the best talent in the city, gave one of the best concerts at Edwards' opera house that has been given in Parsons for many years. The opening song was a plantation melody by twenty-five young men, who rendered it with much effect. The opening address was made by Rev. P. D. Skinner of Coffeyville. Mrs. Mary Allen followed with a piano solo, which was well re cived. Prof. A. F. Greone made a hit with Dunbarn's poem, "The Party," and the audience was loud in its appreciation of this number. Mrs. Lillie Fisher and Miss A. Dorsey sang a duet, which was very pleasing to the audience. The hoop and flag drill combined by twenty young girls under the management of Mrs. Lizzie Morton, was a very pleasing feature. The girls were costumed in white and made a splendid appearance. Mrs. Gertrude Fisher recited an original poem, and was given an ovation by the audience. Then came the signal for applause when Mr. S. O. Clayton appeared on the stage. Mr. Clayton was in fine voice and very skillfully rendered the bass song, "Out Where the Billows Roll." Responding to an encore he sang, "The Owl Song" with even more artistic ability than the first. Little Opaline Bradley, aged seven, is entitled to great credit for reciting quite a long and humorous piece, without a sign of fright or forgetfulness. She was heartily applauded. Mrs. Lillie Fisher sang "Carmena," a song which displayed to the best advantage her voice which is a very high, strong, sweet soprano. She was given loud applause. Miss Ethel Walker, the sweet toured mezzo-soprano, sang with wonderful effect, "The Heavenly Dream." Her appearance on the stage called forth much applause. The program was closed with a piano and violin duet by Me-dames M. Porter and Mattie Matthews. Responding to an encore, they give a ragtime number that brought down the house. The audience was the largest ever assembled in Parsons in years. The door receipts and sale of ice cream amounted to $79.17. The gentlemen wore white vests and carried cines. Miss A. Dorsey was compulsor for the evening. PICKING POULTRY. The large markets demand dry piked poultry, as it will keep much longer than scalded stock. Very few people understand how to keep a fowl so it can be dry piked. The bird's head is held in the left hand and a penknife drawn lightly across the vena and arteries in the back of mouth and then the brain is pierced through the little groove in the upper bill. This produces instant death and the feathers are released and can be piked very readily. All but capons are piked entirely clean. When picking is over, the carcasses are put in cold water to remove the animal heat and to clean the skin. This makes the meat keep better and gives the poultry a more attractive appearance — amen in agriculturist BRONZI: GOBBLERS. In a recently published statement by G. M McKown regarding turkeys and turkey management at the Waggot's petimental farm, New South Wales, attention is directed to the importance of bronze blood in improving common stock. The pane (bronze) gobblers are remarkably prepotent and will rapidly improve the quality of any flock into which they are introduced. The appearance of the young stock is greatly improved, they mature earlier, and the weight, quality and flavor of the flesh are strongly influenced for the better by the introduction of bronze blood. For some years many gobblers have been bred which at about eight months have weighed, alive, 23 to 23 pounds, while some at nine months have reached 28 to 31 pounds. Pullets have been bred to weigh 16 pounds at eight months and gobblers, which have been sold from the farm have been reported by their buyers as weighing 39 and 40 pounds before they were two years of age." FOREST BELTS OF WESTERN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA. That forecasts will exend, of themselves, even under disadvantageous conditions, over the moister soils of western Kansas and western Nebraska, and that this natural extension may be fostered with profit, are the interesting facts brought out in Bulletin No. 60 of the U. S. Forest Service, of which Royal S. Kellogg is the author. The climate of nearly all this region is essentially similar, being characterized by light and unevenly distributed precipitation, high winds, excessive evaporation, and great fluctuations of temperature-conditions clearly unfavorable to the thrifty growth of many forest trees. Fortunately, however, most of the scanty rainfall, which would otherwise often prove insufficient, comes during the growing season. As regards trees, the result of adverse climatic factors is that the common hardwoods are continued closely to the water course or to comparatively wet situations. Given the permanent subterranean water is not sufficient for all species; the excessive evaporation also limits plant distribution. Trees have been killed in seasons of severe drouth. The bulletin deals in detail with the two forest types of the region—the valley type and the pine type—and with the process of reproduction, by which they maintain themselves. This study is followed by an explanation of the working of the natural forces by which the forest continues to extend itself. The steps by which forestation begins are often apparently insignificant and unobserved. On the streams, the sand bar willow and the false indigo play an important part, their roots holding the banks and bark from shifting until tree species can get a foot hold. After the sand is fixed and other species have started, the willow dies, but its mission has been fulfilled. Its seed is carried by the water as well as by the wind, so that the same flood which makes another sand bar often seeds it with the tree which will redeem it. In heavier soils other shrubs, such as the smooth sumac, the wolfberry, and the wild plum; which grow in clumps and are able to win in the fight against grass, are forerunners of the forest. The one thing which, above all others, makes for improved conditions on the plains, and gives assured hope for better tree growth in the future than in the past, is the erosion of fires. Before the country was settled fires were both frequent and extensive. Only two trees along streams could survive, and, at best, make a stunted, scrubby growth. Reproduction was extremely uncertain, owing to the loss of seedlings, and grass gained the assendency over all other forms of vegetation. But with the nearly complete stoppage of fires since the country has been permanently settled, conditions are greatly improved. Several tree species have succeeded, despite other most adverse circumstances, in forging their way into the very heart of the plains by following up the water courses tributary to the Missouri river. It is therefore quite certain that with protection they will in the future steadily gain new territory. As a result of the study it becomes clear that the forests of this region are much more restricted in area and poorer in character than they need be. That it takes a long time to grow trees at for any practical purposes is true, yet a region without trees is seriously handicapped, and few farmers can do better for their property than to establish groves upon it. The government is so well convinced of the practability of growing trees from seeds in this region that it has created two forest reserves, containing 204,000 acres, in the sand hills of Nebraska for this purpose. The tables contained in the bulletin make it possible to learn how land now given over to stock can be made, in a comparatively few years, to produce a stand of trees whose value will exceed the accumulated rents as pasture. The bulletin closes with an account of free species found in Western Kansas and Nebraska. MAGNETIC WELLS. The term "magnetite wells" has been applied to wells whose casings attract and hold iron objects. In the study of underground waters much interesting information concerning these magnetic wells has been obtained by members of the United States geological survey. A report is now in preparation in which some of the magnetic features of these wells are described and the causes of these phenomena discussed, and the effects of the survey would be pleased to receive additional data on the subject from drillers, well owners, and others who have knowledge of wells of this character. Usually only small objects, such as nails, are attracted by the casings, but occasionally a well is found in which the magnetism is sufficient to hold hammers or wrenches. Information is especially desired concerning the size of objects attracted by the casings, the methods used in sinking the well, the nature of the material penetrated, and the length of the casing. The water in one well is sometimes reported to be magnetic. Although it is believed that the report will not be written, it is suggested that tests of the water should be made whenever possible to make a test for magnetism in water, a glass vessel (a metal vessel will not answer) should be filled at the well and carried to a distance of about 100 paces from the well, where it should be at least equally remote from any mass of iron. A piece of steel, such as a pocket knife, should then be carefully tested with some common needles for magnetism. If the steel is not magnetized it should then be placed immediately in the water in the glass vessel and allowed to remain there for five minutes, after which it should be wiped dry and again teated. Any information furnished the survey in the investigation of these wells will be appreciated. SOME THINGS WORTH KNOWING. Pigs are too expensive to waste. Frozen eggs should be placed in cold water and allowed to remain till thawed, when they will be as good for all purposes as if never frozen. Otherwise the volks will be hard and unfit for use. Protect the bees, but do not use straw or folder about the hives as such material is a harbor for mice, and these pests are one of the natural enemies of the bee keeper as they are likely to gain entrance to the hives and gnaw the combs. Better be careful about selecting seed from shock corn. The heavy rains of September damaged a great deal of the corn in shock. It would be well to test seed corn anyway. If there is not a stand there will not be a full crop, and without good seed a perfect stand is impossible. Even when tools and implements are properly housed the bright parts will rust. To prevent this coat with the following mixture. One part camphor gum, two parts machinista' graphite or black lead and four parts tallow. Dissolve camphor gum in melted tallow and add graphite. Let coat stay on metal for twenty four hours after which rub dry and no rust will form for several months. It is not merely excluding the air, but the chemical action of the mixture actually prevents rust. All rust should be removed before mixture is applied. HINTS TO HOUSEKEEPERS. Carpets and rugs can be thoroughly cleaned by being hung over a clothesline and having the garden hose turned upon them. This will do no harm to any carpet. Dry in a shady place. One housewife just home from Paris has found an excellent way of boiling eggs. She places a mupkin ring in a saucepan partly full of hot water and sets the egg small end up in the ring. She then punches a hole in the top of the egg and lets the water boil around it. The gas in the egg escapes while the egg is cooking, which makes it much better in flavor. One sometimes wonders why the gas burns unevenly - very low at one side and with a long boot at the other. Examine the burner and you will find particles of dust in it. Run a bit of cardboard through the tip and it will burn much more evenly. A French housewife does not all flour to her grass which she prepares from the savory drippings of roast meat. The jelly-like particles that float in the beef drippings should not be strained off with the rest of the sediment, as they are both appetizing and nutritious. KANSAS CORN BREEDERS ASSOCIATION. The second annual meeting of the Kansas Corn Breeders' Association was held at Manhattan at the State Agricultural college January 22 24. The first session was called on Monday evening. An audience of students with a good sprinkling of farmers numbering from 500 to 600 attended the first meeting. Hon Edwin Taylor, vice president of the association, acted as chairman. The exercises were opened with a selection by the college band Mr Fayor, then gave an excellent address on "Reciprocity and Markets." He very much favored a system of reciprocity with other nations by which better markets may be made for our agricultural products. He was in favor of a product trade when it protected the producer on manufacturers who needed protection, but he heartily condemned the system of protection which protected the trust and monopolies of the country, allwing them to charge high prices for their products for home consumption, thus making an unfair profit at the expense of the consumer in this country. Mr Fayor's paper was sharp and to the point. He is an interesting speaker and hold his audience to the end of his address. At the close of Mr Taylor's remarks he introduced Prof W J Spillman, of the U S Department of Agriculture at Washington Prof Spillman spoke on Mendell's Law and its Application to Practical Problems of Breeding" Professor Spillman is an enthusiast on this subject. In an interesting way he explained the working of the law and gave actual results which he had collected supporting the theories advocated. According to Mendell's law, when species of varieties of plants or animals are crossed in breeding, the progeny in the third generation breaks up into distinct types in which a dominant character arises in the individuals, thus making it possible by selection to originate and perpetuate a new variety of plants or animals having certain characteristics of qualities superior to those of the original parents. Professor Spillman always an interesting speaker, was even more interesting and enthusiastic than usual, imparting some of his opinions as to the influence which listened to him with the closest attention for more than a hour while he explained and demonstrated the working of this wonderful law in breeding. The morning session of January 26th was opened with a farmers' class in corn judging. Farmers and visitors were invited to enter the class. Professor Ben Jack and Snowmith in brief briefs explained to the class the methods of corn judging and the proper use of the scissors and Assistant Kyle and several of the advanced students voted as instructors also, in assisting the farm to judge the corn interest was taken in this work by all those who entered the class, and the professors in charge were much pleased with the re- sults. This class was continued on Jan. 24th, both in the forenoon and afternoon, many of the farmers staying over one day to continue their work in corn judging. At 10 a.m. January 23d, the regular program was opened by a paper from Mr. O. I. Elling, of the Kansas Ft. Hays Branch Experiment station. His subject, "Breeding Corn for Western Kansas," was well handled. Mr. Lilling had great stress on the cultivation of the soil and conservation of soil moisture, maintaining that this was the first essential in the production of good crops and better bred corn for the west. He clearly explained that it was necessary to adjust corn to western conditions of soil and climate. Seed corn brought from eastern Kansas would not produce and mature in the western part of the state. The west must breed its own corn and grow its own seed. Some work is being undertaken at the 1t. Hays station along this line. A number of varieties of corn have been tested and some are being selected and bred. The varieties which have produced well are: Kellogg's Dude of Saline, Smith Center Yellow, and Early Muddon. Mr Elling's paper was followed with an address by Prof C. A. Zavatrz, of Guelph Agcultural college, Ontario, Canada Professor Zavatrz spoke on "Some Experiments with Wheat." His talk was one of the most interesting of the series of excellent lectures which were given at the meetings. He illustrated his discussion with charts containing figures and showing the methods of cropping and breeding used at the Guelph college. Some of the results which have been secured by the experiments at the college are interesting and valuable. For instance, it was found that in one year's grading of the seed into large and small seed, the results in bushels per acre with several crops were as follows. Crop Large Seed Small Seed Oata 620 bu. 400 bu. Spring wheat .217 bu. 180 bu. Winter wheat 409 bu 404 bu. Barley 538 bu 504 bu. Held press 281 bu 210 bu. Crop Original Selected Seed Seed 0 rowed barley 684 783 2 rowed barley .448 586 White oats 801 913 Black oats 793 890 Spring wheat 297 364 These results had been secured in three years of selection Interesting figures were given showing the amount of grain which has been produced from one kernel of grain of each of several cereal crops. The 6 rowed barley had produced 1929 pounds of grain in the three years, the white oats 2102 pounds, the black oats 3439 pounds; while spring wheat had only produced 242 pounds from a single seed in three years Another interesting experiment which was demonstrated was the effect of growing some seed on the same farm for a series of sixteen years without changing seed. This periment was begun in 1900. The results were given as follows: Crop Average yield in 4 yr. periods 1900 3 947 981 025 Oats, 9 var 74 79 83 100 Banley 8 var 50 64 63 63 Potatoes 7 var.120 216 219 219 Average for 16 years Oats, Hl, Barley 58; Potatoes, 201. In these experiments the seed was gripped well even year and only the best grade of seed was sown. It is evident from the results that in Ontario at best it is necessary to change seed of the crops named. In concluding his ad dress Prof Zivitz referred briefly to the cross breeding of wheat and other grain and give some interesting results The final address of the morning session was given by Prof W J Spillman, who spoke on the subject "The Value of good Management on the Farm". Professor Spillman's time was limited in this address since he was obliged to leave on an early train, but in the three quarters of an hour in which he spoke he stained the enthusiasm of his audience to the highest pitch. In his character here he was illustrated the value of good management on the farm as compared with all management. He said that one of the faults with many of the farmers was that they worked too long hours. A man who works sixteen hours a day in the field or at hard manual labor, said Prof Spillman "is really a farm laborer and not a farm manager. He ought to have a manager to oversee him in order that the farm may yield the best results. It is impossible for a man to work hard twelve hours to sixteen hours a day and then make much use of his brain after his manual work is done. In the management of the farm thinking is worth more than labor to a man with brains. Scientific farming is practical farming". He illustrated his points by the history of two farmers, one by hard work without in one made a failure of farming and lost his farm the other worked as hard but less hours on the farm and used his farm part of the time. I last year from an 80 note from his income was $4700. Professor Spilman referred to the necessity of keeping farm accounts and also advocated that farmers and more regarding their profession. Very good farmer should take several good agricultural pops and have a library of up-to-date agricultural books. At the conclusion of Professor Spilman's marks he was warmly applauded. At the afternoon session for C.C. Hopkins of Ulbanehill gave an address on "Practical Corn Breeding for Improvement in Yield and Quality" Dr Hopkins is one of the first men who became interested in the breeding of corn by the methods which are now being advanced. In his address he laid great stress on methods of breeding, and clearly explained the methods which are practiced at the Illinois Experiment station, both as regards selecting, the breeding ears, planting the corn in definite plots and rows, and keeping accurate and easily accessible records of the results. He also devoted part of his talk to a report of the interesting results which have been secured at the Illinois station in breeding corn for higher protein and greater oil content in the kernel. In nine years breeding the oil in a certain strain of corn has been increased from 4 per cent to 6 per cent, an increase of almost 50 per cent in the oil content of the kernel. The protein in another strain has been increased during the same interval from a little over 10 per cent to more than 10 per cent, an increase of over 50 per cent in the protein of the kernel. The Illinois station has also done some good work in improving the yield of corn, not only in the selections which are being held at the station but throughout the state. The average yield of corn for the last four years in Illinois has been 368 bushels against 339 bushels for the previous four years. Dr Hopkins believes that the average yield may be increased ten bushels more per year during the next four years at the present rate of progress. Of all the adresses given in the several meetings this one by Dr. Hopkins was perhaps of greater value than any other to the students of the college and the professors who were present to hear it. The methods and plans of breeding corn explained and advised by Dr. Hopkins were perhaps a little too intimate and detailed to appeal to the average Kansas corn farmer as practical for him to entry out, but to the student and experiment station worker the possibility of securing greater results in corn breeding were made more clear and interesting by this excellent address. Following Dr Hopkins' address, D. Ward King, of Manhand, Mo., spoke on the subject of "Good Roads" Mr King is the originator of the plan of road working by what is called the King drag, now being so successfully used throughout the greater portion of our country. He is an enthusiast on his subject and attends his audience with him. In the first part of his talk he described the different kinds of road construction, referring to macadam roads, gravel roads, earth roads, petroleum treated roads, etc. A considerable part of his talk, however, was devoted to the making and maintaining of common earth roads by the use of a grader and the King road drag. He showed how every farmer could maintain the road along his farm without cost to himself. In fact, by having better roads on which to hand his crops to market the investment which he would make in the labor required to keep the road in repaint would return more interest than any other investment which the farmer can make in his farming business. The subject of good roads did not relate directly to corn breeding but it was among the most valuable given, and interested a large audience not only from the students and farmers, but from the residents of the city of Manhattan. All are interested in good roads. The principal address of the Corn Breeders' meeting was given on the evening of January 21. A large audience assembled in the college auditorium to listen to Prof. C. P. Hartley, "Uncle Sam's Corn Breeder," from the U. S Department of Agriculture at Washington, who spoke on "The Production of Good Need Corn." He illustrated his lecture with stereopsis views which had been secured in corn breeding experiments at Washington, for two hours Professor Hartley had the undivided attention of his audience. His work clearly shows that it is possible to secure any reasonable result in the breeding of corn which the breeder may desire. The type of the car may be changed, the type of the kernel, the depth of the kernel, the height of the ear, the height of the car on the stalks, as well as the quality of the grain, and the yield of the corn, by securing seed from plants and ears of corn which have these proper characteristics. In this report it is not possible to go further into the discussion of Professor Hartley's address. A bulletin recently published by the U. S Department of Agriculture, and reproduced in the columns of The Farmers Advocate of a very recent date) (No 128) is a report of the results of many experiments referred to in Proteus Hartley's talk. This bulletin may be secured by all who are interested in the subject by writing to the Department of Agriculture at Washington. The evening session of January 23d concluded the course of lectures. During the formation of January 24th the corn judging class was continued and the auction sale was held of the corn placed on exhibit in the corn show. The auction was the most interesting feature of the program. Most of the visitors stayed over to attend it, and a large number of farmers were in attendance from the surrounding country. Col. W. Robinson, president of the Association acted as auctioneer. Colonel Robinson is some 70 years old and says he has done nearly everything, but this is the first time he has ever acted as auctioneer. The sensitivity of the Colonel is shown, however, by the high prices received for the corn. The officers elected for 1956 were President C. F. Bibboth, Vice President, P. A. Hammatt Marysville, secretary Prof. M. Shawsmith, Manhattan treasurer, Hon. Edwin Taylor, Edwardville directors Hon. I. W. Robinson Eldorado, and I. D. Ziller, Waltham. Prof. A. M. Jordik of the College Agriculture Department is ex-officio a director. The officers and directors constitute the executive committee which will determine the next place of the ing. Class I, essay contest on the subject Plaintiff, was won by J. D. Ziller, Waltham. The prize was a Victor born planter, donated by the Fuller & Johnson Mfr. Co., Madison, Wis. The contest was open to all students of the college, and to all growers of corn in Kangas. Class E, for the best ten rows of yellow corn, was won by J. D Ziller, Hiawatha, on "Hiawatha Yellow Dent." International Harvester Co. Chicago Second place went to C E. Hildreth, Altamont, for "Hildreth Yellow Dent." Prize, a Kingman "No-TP" cultivator, from Kramer Mold implement Co., Kramer Mold Third place, by W. R Hildreth, Altamont, on "Hildreth Yellow Dent." Prize, a 12 foot galvanized steel stock tank, donated by the Demester Mill Mfg Co., Beatrice, Neb. Class F, for the best ten rows of white corn, was also won by J. D Ziller, on "Farmers' Interest" corn. Prize, Black Hawk corn planter, from D M. Schoerber, on "Hawk Corn Planters" Class F, on "Inne County White," Mr. Ziller got an Emerson No M cultivator, donated by Emerson-Newton Co., Kansas City, Third prize, an Acme harrow, from J. W Harley, Hilliard, N J., was taken by J. W Harley, Manhattan, on "Houne County White." Class G. for the brist ten cars of corn of any other variety not included in classes I and J, was won by C B Coffman Manhattan. Bloody Hutcher red man from New York corn cultivator, from the Dumater Mill Mfg Co., Beattie, Neb. *Clips II, the "Yield per-Acre-Content," for the largest yield of corn from one acre, any variety, was won by J. J. Hall, Irrill, Ixtax, han his yield was 13 bushels per shelled. Hildreth Yellow corn was donated by the Rock Island Plow Co. Rock Island, ILL J T, Martin, Hanover, han took second place on "Hildreth Yellow Dent," his yield being 75 bushels per acre. Prize, six bushels Hildreth corn on $15 cash, donated by C. J. Hildreth corn. Third place, went to J. J. Hall on his yield of 68.5 bushels of "Hildreth Yellow Dent" per acre. No prize offered The entries in Class I were made last 8 September 1. The yield was determined by a measured zero of land. One bushel of oats, which was supposed to be a fair yield, was measured in the college, with a statement of its weight. All weights and measurements were accompanied by an affidavit as to their correctness, they having been made by competent person appointed by the college. The department then made determinations of moisture in the sample bushel, which were figured on the basis of 15 per cent and all the samples were re-runs. The moisture in the corn was shown in weight to the corn having a high percentage of moisture. The grower further sent written statement of the kind of soil upon which his corn was grown, kinds and amounts of fertilizers used, methods of planting and cultivation, and other data of general interest. C. P. Hartley, physiologist in the United States Department of Agriculture, judged the corn entered for prizes. Allergen samples were obtained off by H. J. W. Robinson, they having under the rule become the property of the College Agriculture Department. The first prize yellow corn was sold to J. Martin, of Hanover, and bought and brought to the sample. The second prize sample of yellow was bought by the man who grew and exhibited it, for $18. Third prize yellow was bid in by the College Agriculture Department. The white sample went to J. W. Troutman, Combskie, Kan., and brought $10, and the second went at $5 to A. Nicholson, Manhattan. Allogether the corn auctioned on behalf of $97.5, only a portion be- Thus it is shown that the Kansas farmer truly values good good corn. When it is considered that an increase of one bushel per acre in the corn crop of about 8,000,000 bushels would increase $10,000,000 there is good reason why he should value it very highly. That the yield may be increased by selection, improvement of the seed and better methods of culture, can not be questioned. And this is the reason for the existence of the Kansas Corn Brothers' Association. NEWTON NEWS. The series of meeting at the Second Baptist church was closed Monday night. Rev. Riverspreached at the C. M. E church several nights last week. Mrs. John McLean is still on the sick list. Mrs. Sank Dickinson is improving quite rapidly Minor Underwood is still on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brockway are moving to Wichita this week The Newtonians regret the departure of this family very much. Rev. Branigan who has been sick for a long time is no better. Mrs A Coleman, Newton's hair dresser and beautifier is preparing to make a business trip out west next week. The colored people of Newton would like to stand face to face with Mrs Ada Upshaw, the young lady who recently graduated from Topeka high school, and congratulate her upon the paper she read, as it is one that should be read by every young colored girl, boy, man and woman. Miss Juanita Adams. STENOGRAPHER and TYPEWRITER. I prepare legal documents, copy enlays, notices, etc. No manu- script too difficult for me to handle. Special attention given to out of town work. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call or write me at The PRAINKER. 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) ¥ rn Gopeha Plaimdealer. are sorry, but Miss Brown has/preserved as thé. territorial hymn.|one on Kansas avénue'in North ARNOUNCEMENTS. JR. MeNary annonnera hitepelt | made herself appear ridiculous to| Ther were a fnel proportioned. well! Topeka, had a booth at the Mid-| 8. y, Hodgios annonces himeclf a]* candidate for Cooriy sticraey Berend ot Topene, Shawnee commen, Kw. ver (the public, and her name will go! dressed and intelligent group, and/ winter show in which tea, coffee| candidate ter Register of Deeds, | abject to the Repablican primaries, Peiday morning by down in history as one who/*'? sald to be studios and ez | oa wafers were served to the vat te the Republicom primaries, | tg06 THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING 00,|cannot be believed or trusted. cellent Tener . ere public for the purpose of adver-}2-——. — —- ——__ —__.]" Harry Nichols anacurcen bhmeeil a tre Bary Beverra Srmert | She consented to allow her good native children, illustrating as they tising their good qualities, but Macey Samnney snnanest tit . Caadidlate tor Meginer of Deeds, fick CHES <<,‘ pewamand taisicss |PAME to be dragged before the] 4, not only the possibilities of their refused to serve colored ladies, ject to ake Republican piluaties, subjeet Jo the Republ.caw g simaries, ~ qomcnmpras, +++ dora /puolic without defenditg it at|race, but the immense progress made| whose judgment on such matters] March 10, 1906. (i —_——— the time and place where the lina little more than a hundred yesrajranks second to the women of w,} Weber anvounces himeelfa|. ! ama candidate for summanes ommnerream mare alleged offense is saidto havelof contact with the whites, The!no race. Yet, this Dibblejcandidae for County Treasurer| for County Attormeys by the Repab> ec SCS) been committed, To wait three /museum, the giftot Mr. Bishop, now| Grocery company will accept Sebbeetito the Republican primaries, | tican primaries Ay Shawnee Comty. tneoe mesine by malvessseceessesecreesseree3 [three years before seeking rz- of Calitorvia, who married the] cotored people's money in their » 1906. ‘pawn H. Postan, “Fudan pawaw nto meas [dress is more than the public| "dow of one of the native chiefs. ia} os without the slightest| G¢0-A. Huron aonouaces bimelf/ S, 11. Haynes annoonces bis can- Se —— dorsi 4 sald to contain the best collection) or” , a candidate for Probate Jadge sub-| didacy for county commoner. rub- eet mall matinr, can onderstand or give credence of handiwork of the natives of the hesitation. . Any Negro caught fect 1 the aatroblioas pnmaries ject to the Republican primaries, 9 ae Pacific islands to be found any- trading with this company|/March 10,1806. 1906, FRIDAY, FEB 9, 1906,/4 A/S TOR Y OF sd a here. should be ostracised by his peo-| J.C. Holland annuunces hie can-| 2. 7 0S MR. VERNON -WILL BE CONFIMRED! BL CUMPSMALLYS We are giad to note that th name of Prof. Vernon has beer sent tothe Senate by Presiden Roosevelt for confirmation a register of the treasury. We did not expect his name te be presented until some time ix March, as Mr. Lyon's term does not expire until April, but as the President is a man of great power and backbone,he sent the name abead of time in order to show the Negro scalawags of Kansas that he 1s not to be tried with. We hope this class of Negroes will soon learn that when a man hike President Roosevelt takes a stand, he cannot be waverer like the leaves ona tree. and when he once makes up his mind that a propo- sition is right, the devil and ail his angels cannot prevail against him. President Roosevelt has made a thorough investigation ot the charges against Mr. Vernon and found them to be malicious and unwarranted and therefore gave the matter no further consideration, but pro- ceeded at once toappoint Mr. Vernon. Notwithstanding this, the scandal mongers, sooth- sayers and the lick-spittles of Kansas did not have good, com- mea sense cnoogh to recognize the’ President's meaning and continued to keep op an echo of: drstarbange. We are sorry that Miss Emma Brown did not bave common sense cnongh to keep out of this waddle, and not permit ber name to be dragged into a mess which will forever stand as a blot egainst her, After waiting two years before making an affadavit of an offense pretended | to have been committed, she being a schoo} teacher in Law-/ vence and herfather a leading! mimater—both of high standing, || we are at aloss to know why|! they did not prosecute their}! claim before the statute limi-|! tations had ron out? It seems|' to us that itis nothing mare or] less than a blackmailing scheme}! on the part of someone to estort|' money out of Mr. Vernon. Had]! Miss Brown, who és bighly edu- cated and a lady af standing and|! ber father wanted to vindicate|’ her chastity, aod the charges|! were truc, they would have had|! Mr. Vernon arrested at once. |" instead, the matter was kept al‘ profound secret, and no one knew anything aboutst, and no one discussed st cxcept Miss Brown, her sister, father and]¢ woor three others who were} / et into the deal to try thet xtorting game, which was aly ank failure. This lasted forja early three years, and after] y ’rof, Vernon was marned and|a tarted on the road tu prose|s, verity, his enemies insisted ons, diss Brown bringing up these|h harges to blight Mr Vernon‘s|1J eputation, The Senate will conhrin Mr, |o Jesnon without giving any con-|" ideration to the false clanms of | fansans who have used therr|® are sorry, but Miss Brown has made herself appear ridiculous to the public, and her name will go down in history as one who cannot be believed or trusted. She consented to adlow her good JRame to be dragged before the puolic without defenditg it at the time and place where the alleged offense is said to have been committed. To wait three three years before seeking rz- dress is more than the public can understand of give credence AHISTORY OF | EDUCATION! WO eR be Ge bee VU Ji ous tacial growth lor our edu cational institutions to adop text books for Negro youth: written by colored authors a: well as those written by white people especiclly when such text books are broad enough in their scope to embrace all the salient points in the usual text book, and also include what we have done as a race along meti- torions intellectual lines. To counteract the evil effects of the Clansman, to offset the vaporings of a Vardaman and to render ineffectual the race rantings of a Tillman, we must become as productive in the mental as in the material world. No race will ever gain the respect of mankind that cannot point to reputable authors in the literary world from their own ranks, A “History of Education," in all respects up to the highest standard of merit, as judged by some of the best literary critics of Europe and America, has been written by Prof. Joha H. Jackson, of Colorado Spring s, former Kansan. It embraces what the white race hasd nein education dur- ing the past centuries, and the only objection made to it by some of our white educators is that it also givesa full account, with handsome cats, of what our race has also done inthis country in forty years along educational ines. Such acomprehensive and im- partial book as this should be idopted by every Negro high chool, academy, college and iniversity in the land asa text ook spon the history of edu-| ation. Such action on the part of our astitutions of tearning will] nake a place for colored authors] n the literary world, will tend to], ive us standing and character, 8 thought factors among our! low citizens, and encoursgel, very Negro youth to see tnel, jonderful possibilities and to mprove the magnificient oppor-| unities thet lie just ahead of|/ im. We note the fact with pride} hat the great A. M. E, church]. 1its progressive march at the ist general conference adopted |' is ‘'History of Education,’ as]° text book, and placed it in its]. nurse of study in the Discipline. |, BIR. BRYAN IS HONEST W. J. Bryan, who is making a tour around the world is the first American white man to ac jhnowledze that he was glad to visit a country where all races are united, In Honolulu, he was surprised to find children of all nationalities attending the same schools without any dis- sensicn whatever, Ina letter to his paper, The Commoner, Mr, Bryan says: “We visited two splendid schools, one for nutive boys,the other tor native guis, built from the junds leit by the native chiefs. The boys and gitla were drawn ap io front of one of the buildings and under the direction of thelr fastructor sang the national anthem of the natives, now Fone PL PUL PUL ALY BUCLALAULAUL KU ¢ i : js « Western University, r QUINDARO, KANSAS A » a pe i A ae i The ys | Se Aa ™ Great p fae I & .-->" “ Z — < Wa. Fducationa j a inthe Bw gf ~ Vasititution ‘ A Fr? Ca rte a TS j at LFA KY Arad ar lor Mansas ¢ —_ SLE pare Sn TEE Ni Hg ane the West jy | ~T GOT ty . te | AA iN 4 ves, 4 Depariments A ow ey aie Y as icra ee a 3 Theological, y wligin Mi ik NONE ENG rE PAT ryisstamery «ge Ung ty REND DEY MR HR Pe all Sub-Normal and j x “= ne cram tao FTA Tet “ “ire oom State Normal, 6 sarees ter Ltr QMHEH ANA j xf Che Leading and Best Ynstitution of Ws Kind in the ‘Great est. j q @GERSES [oe y mal, Muse! Qusramenal od. Vocsty inelaiog pina, [| Wewewand Tomough Teacerg nt On TS y A Diyas, ciuiesxa mations, Unni Ge | Information Stenography and Typewnting, Tailoring, Dreesmakiog and For terms, prices and all inducements offered, uf Plain Sewing, Cooking, laundering, Farming and Gardening. write to y WILLIAM T. VERNON. A. M., D. D. President Phones { Office—Hell—“White'’s302.,....Residence—Beli—" West" a5, OST ST ROT NOT STAIRS Ro preserved as thé.territorial hymn They were a finel proportioned, wel dressed and fntelligent group, and are said to be studions and ez cellently behaved. Nothing on the islands interested us more than these native children, illustrating as they do not only the possibilities of their race, but the immense progress made in a little more than a hundred years of contact with the whites. The museum, the giftot Mr. Bishop, now of Calitorvia, who married the widow of one of the native chiefs, is sald to contain the best collection of handiwork of the natives of the Pacific islands to be found any- where, “The public reception at the Royal Hawaliaa hotel gave us an opportunity to meet not only the prominent American and native citizens and their wives, but a large pumber of the artisans and laborers pt the various races, and we wer pleased to note throughont the 407 the harmonious feeling which exists hetween the whites aad ibe brown sopulation.” Tue annual sessions of the Tuskegee Negro Conference ac- accomplish incalenlable good. They bring together the people of the Black Belt of the South for earnest discussion of their needs, Encouragement is af- forded, weak points shown, and much done inthe direction of showing the people how they can make their burdens less eavy, The filteenth annual session will be held February 21, 1906 Sone of the young ladies are taking exccptions to the stub- borne facts stated in Miss Ada Upshaw's essay on''The Position of the Colored Girl in Society," but none have the courage to attempt to disprove her state- ments. Miss Upshaw is right, and those who simply ‘don't like’ her position,can be greatly benefitted by practicing a few of the many good things in her article. We were surprised to learn that the Dibble Grocery com- pany, a firm that conducts a atore on East Sixth street and one on Kansas avénue'in North Topeka, had a booth at the Mid- winter show in which tea, coffee and wafers were served to the public for the purpose of adver- tising their good qualities, but refused to serve colored ladies, whose judgment on such matters ranks second to the women of no sace. Yet, this Dibble Grocery company will accept colored people's money in their stores without the slightest hesitation. Any Negro caught trading with this company should be ostracised by his peo- ple, and those who love fair play should forever shun this outfit who are ignorant, besotted and prejadiced against colored people forno reason whatever, other than they think it is smart and meets the approbation of a few bigotted white people, who dote on color and not charseter. Everyone, steer clear of the Dibble Grocery company, Ta the Editor; Some of the whitee dishke the appointment of Hon. William T. Vernon to the position of Register of the United States Treasury, saying that itis very hard tu koow that thisis a white man's country and they can't use green back money without anasty black Negru's nume being placed upon it. ltawhite man had been appointed tothat great position they would have rejoiced and been exceedinply uladk but they were sadly disappoint- ed NOTICE, The snnual banquet ol the Kaneag 1. vevla Day club will be held Feh'y 12,1906 at Topeka, Parties desir: ing tickets will please write or call on N Sawyer, 15st Quincy Street, Topeka, Kans. Tickets must be se- cured before Feb'y 10, N. Bawrnr, Sec'y, W. T. Vernon, Preadent. FOR RENT: 26 or 26 sores of good land, a good house and barn, It bo am ideal place for gardeaisg and chicken raising. One mile and a half from the corporation lime, Eaquive at Tae Prarmpmrxr offices. ANNOUNCEMENTS, 8. J, Hodgins annonces himeclf a candidate ter Register of Deeds, anbject te the Republicom primaries, 1906. Matt. 'T. Campbell amavances his candidacy for Probate Judge sub Ject to the Republican primaries, Mareb lo, 1906, W. 1} Weber anvounces himself a candidate for County Treasurer eudject to the Republican primaries, March 10, 1906, Geo, A. Huron announces himself acandidate for Probate Jadge sub- ject to the Republican prmaries March 10, 1306. J.C. Holland annvnnces his can- didsey for. Representative trom the Thirty-minth legislative district, anb ject to the Repablicaa primaries, Mareh iMh. 1006. Bobdject to the Republican prima- sies to be hela March 10th. 1906, I am a candidate for re election to the legislature from the Thirty-ninth district which comprises the sixth precinct of, and the reeent additions to the Second ward, all of the Fifth and sth wards of Topeka, and all of the eouatry south of the river, . Ronrat Sroxz. George W. Veale, Sr. hereby an nownces his candidacy for Conaty Treasurer, subject tothe Republican primaries, Mareh 3@1h, 1906, J, EK, Shaffer announces hi- can- didaoy for Register of Deeds, sub- ject to the Repabhean primarice, March lth, 1906. | | ‘Y..N. James announces himself as candidate for County Commmusioner ot the First district. which comprises eae dhetriet north of the river. | A. E. Dniekinsonson aunounces himself as candidate for Member of the legulature trom the ‘Thirty: seventh district. L hereby aunnounee myevlf a can- didate for sheriff, rabjeet to the Repablian primaries. Roum Conven, TE bereby ausounve myxclfa can didate for Sheriff, eabject to the Republican primaries. JounM, Witxanson, G, W. Betts announces bimeelf a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republisam primaries, 1906, “Stanley Medicott, deputy County Treasurer, annowsees himself a can- didate for the offdee of Gownty Treaa- urea; subject to the Republican pri- mares, 1906. A. M, Baird ammounces bimuaclf as a candidate for Reguter of Deeds mubject to the Republican primaries March 16, 1906. JR. McNary annoancea htnagelt a candidate for County Atkcrney subject to the Republican princaries, t906 Harry Nichols annourcer himeelf as candidate tor Register of Deeds, subject 1 the Republ.can ¢simaries, 1906, Lam a candivate for nummanen for County Altormeys by the Repab- tran primaries ef Shawnee Comty. Frawx H. Postsa, S.H. Haynes annonces bis cam. didacy for county commimmoner. rab- fect 10 the Republican primaries, 1906, HI, Monroe, depaty County (lesk, 12 a candidate for Couaty Clerk, sudject to the Repndlicar primanes, £908 Will Van Orsdo) annonnces bis candidacy tor Connty Clesk, subject to the Republican primaries George A. Horon 2¢ u candidate for Probate Judge, subyret t the Republican primaries Se en T hereby anneener myoel a can- j@idate for the effce of Heginter of Deede, sabjeet te the Republican primary, -—Jews 1. Howsns. Mort. Hutcheson announces his candidacy for Representative from the Thirty seventh district, subject to the Republican primasies, March roth 1906. nce ‘Tot Brows, Pres b Batmsee Gordon Colas, oF Peutips, Tatertaiser Reeware, AFRO-AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB The mort farhionable and wet datcclub honee an the wreat Southweat ‘Theatar cal and profeseicnar lead- ajlartere, 1u6 W Doveras, WICHITA. KS. A Special Holiday Gift. S TO THE LEOPARD'S SPOTS BY RELLY MILLER, Howard Caiversity, Waehtegton n © An able anawer and zebuhe to the alors of Thomas Dixon, Jr.,fupes the Negro rece. Every Negro man, woman and ehild showld read i:: Mailed copy 1bc. Bend to ALBATROSS SUPPLY C6., QUINDARO, Nand M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. L. MIND. TOPEEA, KANSAS OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 10 M. to 4 P.M. 2nd. Phones 999. 7 to 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physicians of the Knights and Ladies section. Special Attention to deceased of women and private deceases O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. ICIAN AND SURGEON 991 Kansas Ave. Both 'Phone 774 Calls answered day and night. Office Hours { 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Healdsburg 1835 Van Huren. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mr. W. E. Stewart was able to leave the hospital last Friday, and is now at his home, where he continues to improve. Mrs. Kate Turner, who was operated upon at Christ hospital this week on account of a nail thrust in her foot, is improving. Miss Edna Hall entertained the Thimble Art club Thursday. A pleasant time was had. Miss Hazel Richardson will entertain the club next week. WAN. ED—At once, a reliable, practical and experienced Negro farmer. Good wages, permanent employment. Single man preferred Address, W. K. Carter, Drawer M, Topeka, Kans. Messrs. Will Henderson and Lilborn Bailey departed Tuesday night for Lincoln, Nebr. where they will be employed in a hotel. Both young men are gentlemen in every respect and have the best wishes of their many friends for unlimited success. The Glee club of the C. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. C. C. Pillow on Quincy street, and a very delicious lunch was served. After an evening spent in music and conversation, the club adjourned to meet at the residence of Miss Samella Lacy, 1415 Tyler street. The sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E. church met this week with Mrs. Calvin Harris of 1717 Van Buren street. A delicious lunch was served for the large price of ten cents, from which the ladies realised a neat little sum. After an enjoyable evening the sewing circle adjourned to meet next Wednesday evening. Mrs. Reed of 1410 Western avenue was the charming hostess of a series of parties, beginning with one on Wednesday of last week from two to four in honor of Miss Leffler of Davenport, Ia., and twenty five ladies were entertained on the evening of the same day. The final and crown ing event was a thimble part; Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Radley of Denver. The sewing circle of the First African Baptist church will enter, tain at the church on the evening of the 14th, at which time the "Court Scene" from The Merchant of Venice will be produced. This play was postponed from Jan'y 31. Valen times will be on sale, also the nicest of luncheons. A fine time is expected, and everyone is invited to be present. Admission ten cents. The invitation committee of the Ivy club is this week issuing invitations to the Mardi Gras ball and reception to be held at Metropolitan hall Friday evening. Feb'y 23rd The annual parties of the Ivy club are always looked forward to with much pleasure by the club's many friends. All parties receiving invitations, together with the members of the club, are expected to en masque The committee on arrangements is preparing a special program for the reception of King Como and his queen. Invitations are being sent to many outside the city and a large crowd is expected. The masked ball is supposed to bring out many handsome and fantastic costumes. Head Ache Sometimes? If so, it will interest you to know that it can be stopped with Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills; and without any bad after-effects, and this without danger of forming a drug habit or having your stomach disarranged. They positively contain no opium, morphine, cocaine, chloral, ether or chloroform in any form. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain, and leave only a sense of relief. The reason for this is explained by the fact that headache comes from tired, irritable, turbulent, over-taxed brain nerves. Anti-Pain Pills soothe and strengthen these nerves, thus removing the cause. They are harmless when taken as directed. "We are Dr. Miller Anti-Palm Pills for the cure of headache, and we think that there is nothing that will equal them. They will cure the severest spell of nerves or sick headache in a very few minutes. I am of a nervous temperament, and occasionally I nerves seem to be completely exhausted, and I tremble so I can scarcely contain myself. At these times I always take the Anti-Palm Pills, and they quiet me right away. It is remarkable what a soothing effect they have upon the nerves." MRB, P. M. KARL, Detroit, Mich. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills are sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first package will benefit. If it fails, he will return your money. 25 doses, 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Dr. Edwin S. Lee, the druggist, is on the sick list. WANTED—At once, a reliable, practical and experienced Negro farmer. Good wages, permanent employment. Single man preferred. Address, W. N Carter. Draher M, Topeka, Kansas. The picnic given by the Victoria circle and physical training class at Guy's hall Monday night was a success both socially and financially. The evening was spent in conversation, games and an exhibition drill by the young ladies of the class. This's the first organization of its kind in this city, and we hope that the young ladies will be encouraged by all and that some day in the near future the circle may broaden and develop into a Young Women's Christian association. They extend an invitation to all to attend the Bible class every Monday evening at Guy's hall, 429 Kansas avenue. Our old time friend, Prof. N Clark Smith, who a few years ago went to Chicago, has grown prosperous in the windy city, and today he is a leader in the musical world of that city. As a composer, Mr. Smith stands in the first ranks. Among some of his best compositions are "The Frederick Douglas Funeral March," and "Babe, I'm Learning to Love You." a rag time piece, sent us a few days ago. Mr. Smith conducts a large musical studio, and has charge of the choir at Bethel A. M. E. church and conducts the best band and orchestra in the city. We are under many obligations to Prof. Smith for several of his compositions which are catchy and will become popular. A host of friends in Kansas and Missouri wish him continued success. 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, Kans. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. State of Kansas to the defendant, Charles Friedrick, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the plaintiff, Laura Friedrick, and that you must answer her petition filed therein on or before the 23rd day of February, 1906, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing said plaintiff from you, the said defendant, on the grounds of abandonment, nonsupport and cruel and inhuman treatment, and for costs of suit. Laura Friedrick, Plaintiff. By Jas. C. Salyor, her attorney. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. A SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have proven their ability to succeed in business, and conducted on a sound business basis according to the regular business customs applicable to that particular business is about all that any THINKING MAN would wish. WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Household Goods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, President. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. J. E. JOHNSON, Gen. Mgr. MR. M. A. HUTCHESON, M. A. Hutcheson, who announces himself as a candidate for the legislature from the Thirty-seventh district, was born in Evansville, Ind. and came to Kansas in 1880. He located upon a farm in Topeka township, moved to Menoken township in 1887, where he has lived since that time. He owns one of the best improved farms in the Kaw valley and is by occupation a farmer and stockman. He has a large acquaintance throughout the district and has a host of warm personal friends. Mr. Hutcheson is a young man full of energy, loyal to his party and true to his friends and if nominated will be a hard working, conscientious representative of his district. He has been treasurer and clerk of his township board, has served several terms on the county central committee and is now a member of the executive committee. He is a Modern Woodman and an Odd Fellow; also a member of the Stock Breeders' association. Charles Martin, an employee of the Santa Fe railway, is enjoying a visit from his mother of Clayton, N. Moa. The Coal Ave. A. M. E. church is carrying on a revival with good prosperous results. Frank Carrol has accepted a position with the El Tovar hotel at the Grand Canyou of Arizona. He left Saturday to enter upon his new business. Joseph Sheppard, manager of the local office of the Postal Telegraph Co. at Flagstaff, Ariz. has enrolled as a PRAINDERER reader He is a gentleman of great distinction and ability, having fought his way up from a merit lineman to the position he now nolds. LAWRENCE NOTES. The Forum held a very interesting meeting last Sunday. Prof. Reynolds read a paper on "How to make the church more interesting for the young people," which created a heated discussion. Invitations have been issued for a masquerade party to be given at Johnson's Hall Tuesday, Feb. 14, by Strodes Orchestra. Lawyer R. B. McW. Illinois spent last Sunday in Kansas City. Miss Anna McDonald is reported very ill at King Hotel. Miss Jeanie Hayter is quite ill at her home on New Jersey street David Wadlington of the King Hotel met with a very painful accident last Sunday afternoon. He fell and dislocated his finger and made quite a scar across the temple. His many friends hope for a rapid recovery. Mrs. Albert Cloud will entertain the Sierra Leon club Tuesday afternoon. CAPITAL, $100.000. BINESS backed by men who have a sound business basis according to all that any THINKING MAN would Rising Sun EXACTLY FILLS THEANCE against FIRE and LIGHTNING, Dise, Live Stock, Farm Implement. FORD, President. H. N. JOHN FOR... SALE A PROSPEROUS BUSINESS by men who have proven their ability to its basis according to the regular business of THINKING MAN would wish. Big Sun Fire Insur- EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Houses, Crack, Farm Implements, Grain, Buggies, ent. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. R... ALE GOSPEROUS BUSINSS L.M. First o EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. in the best town in Kansas. As I have more business than I can look after, I will sell my interest in the UNION GROCERY COMPANY Corner of Seventh and Union Streets. Ms. John Bills, my partner, is a perfect gentleman, and eny person buy ing my interest which is half,would not regret the investment. Come see for yourself or address Foster Williams 1023 S. WALNUT STREET, COFFEYVILLE, KAS. Fraternal Headquarters internal adquarters Gentlemen's Buffet. Restaurant 1009 St. Louis Ave. K NELSON NATURE WINES AND LIQUORS. ED. BRADFORD, Proprietor. WINES AND LIQUORS. ED. BRADFORD, Proprietor. 301 Independence Ave., KANSAS CITY, : MISSOURI. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Ruth Coursey, Plaintiff, vs Claud Coursey, Defendant. TION NOTICE. Court of Shawnee Plaintiff. Defendant. Pliant and Removes All Dandruff. The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Ruth Coursey, for a divorce upon the grounds of aban document and gross neglect of duty, and that he must on or before January 13th, 1906, plead or answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above entitled action in said court, or the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. RUTH COURSEY, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY. in their ability to succeed in business regular business custom applicable to The Insurance Co. PRESCRIPTION. In Houses, Household Goods, Office Brain, Buggies, Wagons, Harness, Secretary. J. E. JOHNSON, L.M.Penwe Under Both Phones 192 511 ```markdown ``` FOR SALE A fine corn and cotton farm. Guthrie, 90 acres in cultiv good timber land. A 2-room stable. The timber on this for it. 1/2 miles to a colored $2500. Will accept a pay down and give liberal terms. For further information add: A fine corn and cotton farm, 71/2 miles from Guthrie, 90 acres in cultivation, balance good timber land. A 2-room house and a stable. The timber on this farm will pay for it. 1/2 miles to a colored church. Price $2500. Will accept a payment of $500 down and give liberal terms on the balance. For further information address and Short Orders. Cigars and Tobacco Hammings @ Butler. Enter & Exchange Restaurant Let the... S Do your It NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE First class in every particular. Prompt service. Phones 192 511 Quincy St fine corn and cotton farm, 7 miles from Guthrie, 90 acres in cultivation, balance good timber land. A 2-room house and a table. The timber on this farm will pay for it. 1 mile to a colored church. Price 1500. Will accept a payment of $500 down and give liberal terms on the balance. For further information address C. S. FOWLER, GUTHRIE, OKLA. Cigars and Tobacco | Let the... A Powerfu Hair Grower and Positive Cure for Scalp Diseases BEST FOR THE HAIR ```markdown ``` Mr. James Ford, one of the employees in the mail service between Kansas City and Coffeyville was in the city this week. WANTED-At once, an experienced practical farmer Only competent and experienced persons need apply. Address, Drawer M, Topeka, Kans. We are in receipt of a card announcing the marriage of Mr Sherman Jones to Miss Lula May Jackson, both of Lincoln, Nebr. The young couple will make their future home at 2728 Thirl avenue Pueblo, Colo. Mrs. Ella Slaughter has the contract to serve the banquet at Metropolitan hall next Monday night. All gentlemen desiring plates will please call upon Nathaniel Sawyer, W. W. Fisher or Mrs Slaughter for tickets. Everybody is invited to be present at the Lincoln Day banquet exercises to be held at Metropolitan hall next Monday evening, the 12th Prof. W T. Vernon of Quintaro, Kansas, Nelson C. Crews of Kansas City, Mo. and Dr. J. C. Caldwell of St Joseph, Mo. are among the orators for the occasion. Ladies are invited to the exercises—as admission. WANTED-At once, a rehable, practical and experienced Negro farmer. Good wages, permanent employment. Single man preferred. Address W R Carter, Drawer M, Topka. The Inseparables met Saturday evening with Miss Corrina Buckner. The program consisted of musical numbers by each member of the county Visitors present were Ms. Susan Will Houston of Kansas City, Walter Jones, Will Henderson, Ernest Mc Campbell and Nopblette Edmunds. The New Bridge club of the First African Baptist church is proving to be a great success The club met Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Mattie Sneed It was decided to render a play, "The Country Courtship," sometime in the near future. The next meeting will be with Mrs. William Patton, Faby 14 --- The Nimrods had a hunting contest at Paxico last week. Joseph Lane of Topeka, Charles Howell and Henry Bradley of Manhattan and Charles Gordon of Paxico were the contestants. Mr Lane killed fifty one species of game, and lost only three shots. Howell killed six and lost thirteen shots; Bradley killed eleven and lost twelve shots, Gordon killed two and lost eight shots. The prize, $25 in gold was won by Mr Lane, who, you may be sure, brought it home. We are proud to have man. INSTITUTE NOTES Rev. J. E. Carey of the Second Cumberland Presbyterian church, conducted devotional services Sunday afternoon at the institute. Has many words of encouragement will be remembered long in the minds of the students. Prof W. E. Johnson, instructor in the business department, left yesterday for Chanute, where he will attend the state meeting of the N. M. C. A. On account of the rush in our printing department we will be unable to take any more work during the next sixty days. At the expiration of that time, we again solicit the patronage of our friends in the city. T J Edwards, field secretary, returned Wednesday, after a very successful tour in the southern part of the state in the interest of the school The hearts of the students were indeed made to rejoice when a last Saturday evening they were seated to a wholesome and beautiful supper prepared by the Misses Nettie Taylor and Hatcher of East Hill. This is only one of the many tunes that these generous young ladies have furnished similar festivals for the school and we assure them that we appreciate their kindness, very much WAVIED-At once, a reliable, practical and experienced Negro farmer. Good wages, permanent employment. Single man preforsed Address, W. K. Carter, Drawer M. Topeka, Kans. NOTICE To our Popka colored subscriber: We would be under many obligations to those of you who are indebted to us, if you would settle up. There are too many in this city who are indebted to us and will invariably falsify to our collectors, promising to see them again, knowing at the same time that they will not get a chance to see them again unless it be by chance. Please pay up? You owe, and why don't you settle on stop the paper? We prefer giving you the paper to having you try to beat us! Mr Joseph Thompson of 140 I am mett street is confined at home with an attack of la grippe Mrs Bazie Hawkins entertained the Golden Rod art club last Friday afternoon Attend the grand entertainment at the Metropolitn hall Feb'y 22nd, given by the Knights of Pythias. Mrs Maggie Matley and Mrs. Lee Anderson were in Wichita this week on business Three down stairs room for rent, corner Fourteenth and Van Buren Reference wanted. Man and wife who want to do light house keeping preferred. Mrs. Kate Farley. Misses Myrtle Tinton and Nellie Ellis of the State Normal School at Emporia were in the city last week for the purpose of attending Ben Hur. Mrs Nora Smith will entertain the Ne Plus Ultra art club Friday afternoon, Feb'y 10th, at the residence of Mrs Grundy Thompson in Lowman Hill. All members requested to be present by order of the president, Mrs Jennie Smith. Everyone is invited to attend the Valentine entertainment at St. John's A. M. E. church. Only 20 cents admission. Come marked. All desiring tickets may procure them from the young ladies of class No. 8 of the Sunday school. Refreshments. Mrs. Gail Bass and Mrs. Arthur Presvan entertained Monday night in honor of the forty-fifth birthday anniversary of their mother. Mrs. Jennie Bass A goodly number was present, and all had a pleasant time. Mrs Bass was the recipient of a number of handsome and useful gifts. Sister Cowan, the old lady who serves as sexton, preacher, congregation and class leader at the Primitive Baptist church across the creek, NOTICE. The Yale Orchestra will give a benefit hall Valentine night, Feb. 14, at Metropolitan hall. This is the best organization of its kind in the state and all Topkai 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, 2sets single and double, 4 couples. Peoples Cafe PENMAN & WILSON, PROPRIETORS. An ideal place to get a nice meal or short order. Everything is first-class, and our special Sunday Dinner is unsurpassed. Give us a call. 105 WEST FIFTH STREET PUBLICATION NO FICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Sara L. Whula, plaintiff. Clara C Whitla, plaintiff. William A Whitla, defendant. State of Kansas to William A. Whitla, greeting. You are hereby notified that Clara C Whitla has filed in the above cited case and court her acts against you wherein she prays for divorce and that certain property said petition described, be decree to be the property of said Clara C Whitla, and that unless you answer the petition of the plaintiff on or before the 7th day of January, 1908, the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered accordingly. Hereof you will take due notice. Attorney for Plaintiff. # sill at the home of her daughter. She is a nice old lady, and we wish her a speedy recovery Mr. Henry Washington has just returned from a trip to Hennessey, (). T., where he has been visiting his farm. Mr. Washington says every thing looks prosperous and this bids fair to be a good year for the farmers in that portion of the country The Oak Leaf club met with Mrs. J.M Wright Wednesday afternoon. Officers for the next six months were elected as follows. Mrs Taylor Reed, President, Mrs Mattie Jamison, vice president, Mrs Dennis Ray, sec'y, Mrs. Fishback, treasurer. I would like to know the whereabouts of my husband, Henry Biggs. Was in Idia, J. T., when last heard from. Any information leading to his whereabouts will oblige. Your servant, Mrs. Mary Brads, 912 Union avenue, or answer through Tick Plaindealer. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Five members of the Young Men's Christian Association will attend the State Convention, which will be in session Feb. 8-11, at Chinute. The five delegates are, Isaiah Lusenby, Wm. Crutcher, W. J. Johnson, Geo. Olden and Robert De Frantz. Prof. W. E. Johnson will represent the Topeka Industrial Institute's Y. M. C. A. Last week the Imperial Art Club donated the Y.M.C.A. the beautiful and impressive picture, "Christ in the Garden of Gethsemen." This picture harmonizes admirably with the one, "Christ in the Midst of the Doctors," given by the Cotteriest list summer. The "Beginners Bible Class," taught by P. H. Moss, on Tuesday evening, has a full enrollment. Wm McFerran, of the State Savings bank, will give a practical talk on "Savings and Investments," at the Y.M.C.A. rooms Friday eve, Feb. 16. This will be a 'heart to heart" talk for young men, the purpose being to inspire young men to save a part of their earnings. All men are welcome at the Sunday afternoon meetings, 3 p.m. Good singing. PAY UP! In the many reader who are in arrears on their subscriptions to the PLAINDEALER We would be glad to have you remit to us at once, as we are in need of money. This paper is devoted to the interests of the race and the advancement of that class of people who do not receive proper recognition from the newspapers published by white people and whose editorials are always on the opposite side to the advancement of the Negro race. We are also interested in promoting that class of white people who believe in giving fair play to all mankind, irrespective of color or previous condition. We do not believe in any race distinction nor do we believe in giving a preference to any person on account of his nationality. We believe in fair play, equality and justice for all. It is nevertheless, true that one half of our support comes from the white people who move or less readily respond to their bills and never hesitate to pay it when presented. There are too many colored people who make frivolous excuses when a bill for a newspaper of their own race is presented for payment and they should get out of this and support the paper that is molding the public sentiment and making it possible for them to exist for there is no denying the fact that were it not for the colored editors in this country, the colored people would be in a hopeless plight. Let everyone who is indebted to this When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Heaoquarters Open day and night.. Refreshments of all kinds. 416 Cherokee Street. paper pay up and those who are not supporting it send in their subscriptions. We guarantee advertisement in this paper to bring good results. Write us in remittance. GALENA NEWS. Misses Carrie Jackson and Ida Cox, of Baxter were here Tuesday. Thorton Young of Kansas City arrived in the city Wednesday to visit his parents. Miss Lottie McCah, of Baxter, has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Sallie Alexander. Anderson Cheatum and daughter Cora, of Lowell were among the visitors Saturday. Mrs. J. Penman of Joplin was here this week. The social given at the Baptist church Wednesday night was quite a success. Mrs Sylvia Morrison visited the Norman family Friday. Ben Grigshy went to Baxter Springs last week. Mrs James Smith of Baxter is visiting relatives here. Mr. Grant Smith and wife entertained at luncheon Thursday evening, Messrs. Joseph Lark, Fleetwood Ezekil and Mrs. James Smith of Baxter. VINITA, I. T. Blunt Martin left Friday evening to take his wife to a Sanitarium at St. Louis, Mo. Lewis Brown of Muscogee was in town on business Thursday. Mrs Ida Lewis and Miss Annie Allen visited in Carthage last week. A L. Thomas, of Sapulpa, I. T., was in the city on business Thursday. Clyde Thomas is visiting in Joplin this week. Mrs. Sarah Ross left for Oklahoma Sunday to visit relatives. Miss Laura Jackson of Muscogee was the guest of Mrs. Hill last week. Miss Lizzie Davis felt Monday for Hot Springs, Ark where it is report she will be married. She is the daughter of Joe Davis, an old citizen, and has a host of friends. We wish her success. Correspondents will please take notice and arrange their news in paragraphs, each item constituting a paragraph. This method will in eure you the publication of all matter sent. WICHITA, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Scott McCray of Toone, Tenn, the parents of Mrs. J H Massy are in the city Revival meetings have been in progress at the A. M. E. church the past week. L. Isler has been sick for several days. The B W. F. club met Wednesday afternoon of last week with Mrs. J. F. Phleps. Mrs W. E. Whitted has been on the sick list for a week. Mrs Letitha Morris, wife of W. B Morris, died at Des Moines, Iowa, her remains were brought to the city for interment. J. J. Oden has returned from a trip to Memphis, Penn. Mrs Mary Parks is visiting in Ft Scott Chas Shoots arrived in the city HOUSES to RENT. Neatly Furnished and Unfurnished Rooms. Also Rooms for Light Housekeeping. S. M. POWELL, PROP. C. E. Anderson, Pool and Billiard Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When in Pittsburg, call on him. 205 EAST THIRD STREET from Nashville, Tenn, and will make his future home with his son Chas, Shoots. Mis. Ellen Thompson received the sad intelligence of the death of her son, Oscar, who died a Pheonix, Arizona. The Toussaunt L'Overture Literary rendered an excellent program at the A.M.E. church on Tuesday evening of last week. Mrs. Mattie Harness and little daughters will leave this week for the Indian Territory to attend to her land affairs. Ultimately, she will return to Anthony and build. G. W. Fergerson, whose right leg was fractured by a fall from a wagon, is improving. Rev S. Isom has been seriously ill for some time but is improving. Miss Bette Abernathy and Percy Mullins we are united in mattimony Monday evening, Jan. 29th, at the residence of Geo. W. Abernathy and wife, parents of the bride. It was a grand occasion and many valuable presents were given them. Rev. Porter, pastor of Avery Chapel, officiated. Mrs W. J. Yetby has returned from Clarksville, Tenn. Mrs Francis Nelson has returned after a pleasant trip, visiting Mrs. Sue Butler, at Lakeview, Miss. Mrs Rachel Lane, on Selma ave., is very ill. Mr Elizabe h Hunt has been very ill for the past three weeks but is now improving. Mrs. Florence Smith and Mrs. Kate Trent, of Delta, Miss., were the guests of Mrs. E. McKennedy, New Silks Section is beginning to put on its Spring that which is most noticeable in the first the Blacks and Whites—plains, mixtures, stripes, with some of them having small acres. Only concedes that White Silks will enjoy first reign of popularity the coming season, white silks "Habutai" will be the general we have an unusually large assortment of and 36-inch width at 50c to $1.26 the yard. Waterproof Silks are shown in two of the very in the market - "NaKau" and "Invincible" in Japan and dyed and finished in Lyons, excellent values at 50c to $1.00 the yard. The Shirt Waist Costume are being placed and the assortment is being added to daily. Silks, stripes are the correct effects and we them at the popular prices 75c and $1.00. New The Silk Section is begin- attire, and that which is m- arrivals are the Blacks and checks and stripes, with s- jaquard figures. Everybody concedes tha- their greatest reign of po- and among white silks "H favorite. We have an unu- these in 27 and 36-inch wid Black Waterproof Silks a best makes in the market - both made in Japan and France. Excellent values Silks for the Shirt Waist on display, and the assortm- Plains, checks, stripes are are showing them at the po MILLS' Store News The Silk Section is beginning to put on its Spring attire, and that which is most noticeable in the first arrivals are the Blacks and Whites—plains, mixtures, checks and stripes, with some of them having small jaquard figures. Everybody concedes that White Silks will enjoy their greatest reign of popularity the coming season, and among white silks "Habutai" will be the general favorite. We have an unusually large assortment of these in 27 and 36-inch width at 50c to $1.26 the yard. Black Waterproof Silks are shown in two of the very best makes in the market - "NaKau" and "Invincible" both made in Japan and dyed and finished in Lyons, France. Excellent values at 50c to $1.00 the yard. Silks for the Shirt Waist Costume are being placed on display, and the assortment is being added to daily. Plains, checks, stripes are the correct effects and we are showing them at the popular prices 75c and $1.00. SPECIAL PRICES. A 27-inch BLACK TAPER spot-proof -some call it a for this piece will be,the y A 27-inch BLACK PHAU extra heavy and fine,beaut worth more than this week $100. M'CALL'S MAGAZINE When You Arrive in K Leave the Union Depot F. J. W The Locater BLACK TAFETA that is water.proof and some call it a $1.50 quality, but our price will be, the yard, $1.00 BLACK PAU DE SOIE that is double-faced, and fine, beautiful shade and is a piece than this week's price, which is, the yard, S MAGAZINES for February are Here Arrive in Kansas City, Don't Union Depot Until You 'Phone I. J. WEAVER, Locater A 27-inch BLACK TAPEFA that is water,proof and spot-proof -some call it a $1.50 quality, but our price for this piece will be, the yard, $1.00 A 27-inch BLACK PAU DE SOIE that is double-faced, extra heavy and fine, beautiful shade and is a piece worth more than this week's price, which is, the yard, $1.00. M'CALL'S MAGAZINES for February are Here When You Arrive in Kansas City, Don't Leave the Union Depot Until You 'Phone He will get you a room in any part of the city, and move your trunk FREE. Houses for rent. Roming Houses for sale Satisfaction Guaranteed. List property wi HOME'THONE MAIN 0430 HELL'THONE MAIN 3387 property with WEAVER TE MAIN 0430 TE MAIN 3387 OFFICE 911 OAK STREET List property with WEAVER ANTHONY, KANS. MEMPHIS NEWS New Laces 504 Hernando street, Rev. T. W. Longwood, of Hot Springs, Ark., late missionary to Africa, has returned and preached in a good many of our leading churches. A SPLENDID INTESTMENT. Buy 1-3 Interest in The Plaindealer. I would like to sell one-third (4) interest in THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER to a good, progressive person. I guarantee that money can be made out of the investment if the right person can be associated in the business. I want a good, lively, energetic person who can assist in running the office and look after advertising, as I intend to be on the road most of the time, and if I can secure a person who has the cash to pay for a third interest in this great enterprise. I will consider the proposition. I have a nice business building which I will sell on reasonable terms to persons having a few thousand dollars. Some colored man with a few dollars to invest in good business property in the business portion of the city, can make money by writing at once and considering this proposition. This is the best investment we know of for some colored man who wants to make money and be at ease for the balance of his days. Don't write unless you have some money. Call on or write, NICK CHILES Topeka, Kas. New Ribbons 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 ye ¢ av q ‘ey'A) was abletoconduct so varied and LENAPAH, I. T. r LEADS NEGRO large bumness enterprises, when he} Dear Editor: Please allow me Notes of Interest. ANfemp Als FARMERS] |had no education ss a business man.| space in the columns of your paper eouciwenn yabM YAOw ON, CALL AT THE~ a “You have chitdres, haven't you,” |to say a few words relative tothe : 7 CONTINUED PROM [PNGK ONR. Mr. Groves replied. [rights of the freedmen in the Charo-|.. 3.1, cthore ae wall an himeell. OPalace SS as Se ee ee marry, “Me, and Mrs. Groves have told me, with a gteat deal of satistaction, how they managed with mach 4iffi- culty after there marraige to geta few yards of calico to make a chang: ing suit for Mes. Groves, so that she might begin work at once in the field by bis sule, where she has ever since, in tifo’s vicissitudes, Leen his steady companion. During the whole season they worked = with nevertiring energy, carly and late, with the result that when the crop had been harvested and all debts paid they had cleared ona hundred and twenty five dollars. “Ol this sum they decided to in- vest fifty stollarsin a fotin Kansas City, Kansas = They patd twenty- five dollars for a mileh cow, and the remaintog fifty dollars they kept to be used in making another crop. This wasthe way Mir. Groves start: ed in business In 2834 asa result of the previo three years’ labor, Me Groves had $2200 to fiw credit inthe beal bank, With this te made the first payment gua farm of eighty acres of land near Edwardsville, in the ere tt Kaw valiey, proning to pay the remeiaing fwurteen huntred dollars at theeml ofthe year, “This they aucceede:l in f try, and continu ng to prosper, they parehaaed in 1987 two rninll sdyomung farime fer hitch they pared in cust Tn F88Q they Dought i toarty fora ard ii tsyn : fifth Ale Grooves hie ites in craw) tothe exteatth ey hetus a pr vase raitroad track whiclt leads trom bis shipping stauior to the aan fine ol the Uaron Pacttic cadroat, wlich runn through Edwardwwitte ‘They alygown and spect? a general mor chaadise stor, a which they carry a large stock of goods They lave several tine urchards ow their farm, Ta the apple orchard there are seven thuoeand trees, eta yearsold, trom wich fast year tourcar loads of apples wore gathered here ace eighteen hundred trees in the peach orchard, seven hun tred in the pear orchard andiwo handred and filty im the cherry otchirt = They also Zrow cxtenstrely oo apricata and grapes, “But why ts Mr Groves called ‘The Negro Patato King?” Let me answer. Last wear he produced T2150 bushels uf white potatoes, averaging 2b0 buebely to the acre Bu far as reports show, thiy was 12,150 bushels taore than any other judividual gre wee in the world pro duced. “And besules potatoes raised on his own farm, Mr, Graves buva and ahipe potatees ona large scale, I.aat year he bought trom white growers inthe Kaw valley, wad shipped away twenty-two carsef white potatoes, He also bought fourteen cars of fan- cy seed potatues n North and Suuth Dakota, which he sold to growers in the Kaw valley, andin Oklahoma and the Indian territory, Mr, Groves says that he ships potatoes and other farm products to nearly every portion of the United States and to Mexicy and Canada, “He saya that he has never found his color to be a hindranoe to him jn business, Vuring the busy sea son as many as fifty Jaborers, white and black, are employed on hia farm, Hesides their farming inter- ests, Mr, and Mrs, Groves have large holdings in mining stocks in the Todian territory aud Meaico, as well as banking stock ju their uwn state, They own four fifthain the Kansas City Casket and Embalming com: pany of Kansas City, Kansas Vea oe ae oe ar ao me was abletoconduct so varied and large bumness enterprises, when h had no education ss a business man “You have chitdres, haven't you,’ Mr. Groves replied. “Yes said the other, “sone them are grown up now." “How do you manage your grow: up children?” Q,1 getatong with them,” re plied bis friend, laughing, “You see have known them a long time.’ “That's justthe way with my bus. iness," said Mr. Groves. ‘I started in with it when it was a baby, anc I’ve had a chance to get thoroughly acquaiuted with it ae it grow up.” “J cannot helpfeeling that there I: agreatdealof philusophy in these reruarks of Mr. Groves, My obser: vation has taught me that it Is the man who learns to do the little things first, andd) them well, who usually learns laterto do the big things and do them easily, It is men and women like Mr. Groves and his wife, who have gone bach ta the soil and started in tife with no capital but the strength of sheir hands ani the homely virtues of thrift, industry and perseverance, who are setting the modela and mak- ing the traditions which the great mass of the people of my race must fallow in onder to live and succeed These arethe nen and women who will some day be the ‘anceaturs’ of the Negra race in America.” ‘Lhe above comment on the pro- gtess antrise of J G, Groves by Prof, Bosker T Washington ts just and truthful statement ot history and hie of d.G Groves. What this man haydone in the way of farming thoustndanther members of the race canils, tf they wall only quit the sidewalks of the = metropohitian saber ng and take up a double resola tonite go the eointry or the edge team andrent a tew neres of land and begin ry tll rt In oorder te over che auch men as Vardiman and his ike, the Negro must attain farin, lant and work fathfally to cultivate dud put upon the market what is needed tor the conaumption of the nahte Tothe Ehitor —We desire to in form the puldic shat we are not the oflictal un tertikers for the Bursa | Leazue of the U sited States, and we are not connected with it in any ‘Way whatever. [tts a fraul con: cem, They awe death claims, ad- vertieing and printing — bills, Weslsstre the public te take nutice that we have commencal prosecu- ton azamat this concern that 15 de- frnadingour per plein this and other states Srovessebhd de Hasaeton, Cheap Trips Southwest If you've never been South veat to Oklahoma, Indian Territory or Tersn—there ta treatin store for you, Hexides escaping the wintery wetther hete, strip now may prove of fir greter benctit to you. There sue more ind better opportunities for makny money--for home building, in the Southwent today than anywhere else, You have anty togeton the ground to prove thin, Rates Cheaper than Ever via Missouri, Kansas & Texas R’y, On Febuary 6th and 20th, mont Tinen will aetl both one way and round trip tickets at exceptionally low ratex, If your weareat railroad Agent cannot give you the rater, wainte me for particulars, Uf youve in anyway interested: in the Southwest, Jd like to wend you wy paper “The Coming Country,” Addrenn W. S. ST, GEORGE, Geveral cosrsger gent Bon Yita ST, LOviM? Tickets are on sale everywhere, via Mi-souri Kanuaw & ‘Texas R'y, LENAPAH, I. T. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in the columns of your paper to say a few words relative to the rights of the freedmen in the Chiro: kee Nation, Indian Territory. Lam a freedman, formerly a alave of a Cherokee Indian citizen, and! was carried out of the Cherokee na- tion by my master, into the Choctaw natien during the war, and atthe close of the war was turned loose as were all the rest cf the freedmen, without anything. With other poor freedmen, I came back to the Chero- kee nation and settled on our old homes, where we have lived ever since. We have made valuable im- provements, and we seein an act of Congress that we are to be robbed of our homes and all that we bave earned by hard labor in the last thirty-eight years. You will please publish this atate- mentin your pape¢, Our prayers are that the senators of the state of Kansas and other states will sympa- thize with tho freedmen of the Chor okee nation in thts distressing hour, There are Zoo more of less of the above named class of people who will be robbed of their homes and their labor, for which they have worked so hard, We, the freedmen of the Cherokee nation to most sincerely implore the ministers and bishops to write the. senators of their atates to use their influence in our behalf. We have heen twice enrolled and approved ertizens, and allowed to participate iu the distribution of the per capita payment of the Cherokee citizens, and by means of unfair testimony before the commission to the five ewilized tribes, we have been reject- ed by aad commission. We know that we have heen untarly and un- lawfully denied the tighta of citizen ship, (heref ire We ash that the gov- ernment allow us, the freemen the Cherokee nation, to establish proof that we were nere tn '66, “67 or 68, aa a reasonable time for the freedmen to have returned Your most humble servant, JLB Wases. HASTINGS. NEB. Lawcoln M. Connelly; evangelist, will lecture hue Friday on “The Negro; his Ponsbilites and Religion." The Laulies’ Sewing circle of Ham: ton ME chapel “met wuh Mrs, Florence Gates. 712 South Minneso- taavenue, all members being present. One hour was spent in sewing, ater which the circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. Taylor I'res, Mrs. Octavia Hailey, sec'y, Bertha liro- naugh. Mrs. Kate Woods ay still on the sich list, Mra, Hattie Robinson will leave jor Los Angeles, Cal , where she ex- pects to reside, Mrs. W. 1, Levales is in Lincoln, visiting relatives and frienda Rev. J. W. Browder is visiting in Omaha, ‘The choir of Hamilton chapel is prospering under the leadership of Mrs. Teanie Taylor, Mrs. J, Foster is doing quite a business in barbering, When is Hastings, eee him. Mra. Hester Nichols is on the sick hist. Little Raymond, son of Nora! Hriley is getting along nicely with the whooping cough, Miss Liazie Camper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frank Camper, who has been in the hospital at Omaha, is convalescent, and is expected home ina few days. PUEBLO, COLO, Mrs. [dward J Reeves entertain- ed the Scio Club, aesisted by Mrs. Artur Maloney, Wednesday evening Jan. 31. The house was beautifuliy decoratedin the club colors, pink and green, Inthe early part of the evening a short program was ren- dered by the ladies of the club after which the time was pleasantly epent in games and conversation At 10:30 the hoatessserved a delightful three course luncheon, A souvenir card on which was inscribed a quetation and tied with the club color, was presented taeach, Ata late hour the many friends reluctantly return ed to their reapective homes declares ing Mra. Reeves adelightful houtess. About twenty members were present Mr. and Mrs. Bantord Jones veing guret of honor, Notes of Interest. CONTINUED FROM TAGE ONK, tvhelp others as well as himeelf. No man in the race has used his widespread influence In church and national circles for the bewefit of others to a greater extent than he. A busioess man of pronounced abil- ity, an ablo pulpiteer; a large planter in the Mississippi delta giving employment to scores of men and women} 2 bank director and an exalted Mason, serving as grand master of the state of Mississippi for ten yeare, if not more; sn up to-date Christian gentleman; a man who contrule @ newspaper at the nation’s espitol, the columns of which have never been bought, nor filled with slander nor unjust criti eismof any man. Why auch aman should be thua writ'en or epoken of fa presing strange. Not a paper nor a man who hasever known him would second this unjust article of which we speak, But thie is true of every man who litte himself above the common herd. If you differ from the fraternal organiza. tion over which he is head, why 6) the columna of newspapers with falee weurationay COLUMBUS, KANS. Mrs, Lula Ragtin returned to her home iu Streator, IN. aftse a short visit in the city, The G,T.C. ara gong to give another ball in the near future. The Jupho social club will be in attendance headed hy Profs. Patton and Scott, dancing master and pianist. Mrs J. iE, Hobson gave a party in honor of hee sister last Thursday bight, Games, music and topics were a pleasure to all. The Missea Watson were up from Raxter last weck visiting Mr and Mrs Lee Gunn. AT: PISON, KAN. —— Mrs Ethel Woods of Chieago, who han been spending tao weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mre, N. Hunt, returned home Monday. Rev. M.S. Jones assisted by Rev. Blake of En:pera, is conducting a wonderful revival at the Baptist church, Miss Minnis Danning is very all at this writing with typhod fever Miss Ethel Peau and concert come pany were in Leavenworth last week, John Price of Lawrace spent several days of Jast week i the cy the guest of Miss Winifred Morten Rev. Mugett of Franktort spent Mo day in the city. Misses Clotie and Vayme Hunt and Mrs, Bertha Smith attended the performence of Ben Hur in St. Joe Wednesday evening, Meedames J,C. Rice and Bertha Johnaon who have been visiting Mrs Wm. Rice returned 10 their homes in Frankfort Monday. Miss Eva Anthony entertained twenty of her young friends at her home Friday evening with a very enjoyable party, in honor of Miss Cynthia Johnson who left Sunday night for the State Normal, The guests were entertained during the early hours with games and munic, after which an elaborate three course luncheon was served from emall tables. An excellent time was re- ported by all present. Dr. W. H, Hudson hasbeen ap- pointed one of the mine physiciane, We congratulate him, TIME IRINGR CHANGF, There is a happy maiden, Many know her well, For her many pleasant smiles, phe 1s the village belle, She used to long to read of ware, ‘Time caused this craze to cease, Now you often hear her sigh For peace, peace, peace, votre, abedguanters| AND PORTERS' q ' CHAS, PHELPS’ Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the City,.ereresers Memphis Business Men, naar mnt CALL AT THE~ OPalace Barber Shop F, W. Melson, Prop, YOR ANY STYLE HAIR CUT, SHAMPOO,6EA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE AND MASSAGE. — —Firxt class “Work Guaranteed— 359 © Catuoom 8&1, 3 CORNER DsSOTO ST. Go to Ben Gilliard’ when you want first-class staple and Fancy Groceries. Satisfaction Guarahteed. M'GEE NEAR COR. LAKE. . Memphis ‘Phone 957 C li J, W, at In, Brick contractor Tile and Mantel Work a Specialty, Estimates Cheerintly Furnished, 169 Hrramanno St MEMPHIS PHONE 2678 RUDD BROS., Dealets in Staple and Fancy Groceries and &reshdVeats. A full line of Cigare and Tobacco, Veyetables, Poultry, ete Fice delivery to all purts of the city, , We solv « share of vour pitrorage, 51y¢ Desoto St ConCras, New 'Phone 3308 OCT O SOPOT SO EOD OCOO OS IO LY OO9OFO00O00 000000000600068 : Frat Mf, Stoneetret G OW. Hamihton Stonestreet & Haimilton, | Successors to J. M. Knight, | Undertakers and Embalmers. | ‘ 7 hf : Vie cet ae | a Oe : tie: i temenkam We carry one of the Gnest lines of Undertaking goods in | Topeka. : Cornze 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas, ! i i i T-. %INSURED? LEIP, You Salat aa EARP Knights and Ladies Le” Fe Bm w w of Protection 9, oA A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE é SOCIETY & Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, | Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000, e issue policis for $100, §t50 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 320, | This is the only Colored Fraternal Insuranc : Company in the United States, Every intelligent Negro anould carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agenta 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. Y, C, Thomas, Nat'l Supt. James M, Mason, Nat'l Vice D’res. ].G Groves, Nat'l Treas J.H. CHILDERS, Natl Sec., Headquarters: ¢13 Kausas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas, Oak Leaf Hotel Past pide hasty bautroas DENSIS JUICKS, lop Old friends all expected—New friende all all invited. VINITA, 1,7. CG. E. Anderson, Pool and Billiard Parlor, Cigars and Tobacco. Headquarters for those wha wish a nice time, When in Pittsburg give him a call, 205 - EAST THIRD STREET, Rev.J.H.Richardson House Mover and Builder All work guoranteed. Prompt attention given to all out of town work. Res. Itilian Ave., South Fort Pickering. Memphis ‘Phono 951 MAM PUIS, TENN The Little Gem Restaurant, 1086 KANSAS AVENUK & firut-clasa place for a aquare mealor lunch. Ive ercam aud cigars, W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR,