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OLD VETERANS ENCAMPMENT! Massachusetts G.A.R. Holds State Meeting—Negro Department Commander Present. Housed by the presence of Commander in Chief Turner, who had insight greetings from confrales in other parts of the country, the 40th encampment of the Massachusetts Department of the Grand Army of the Republic opened at 10 o'clock on the morning of Feb. 13, in Faneuil Hall. There was a large attendance, all of the Posts making up the Department being represented by delegates. Prayer was offered by the Chaplain Department Commander James H. Woldt, of Brighton, delivered an annual address, submitting reports of the officers. As a result of the work of the "grim reaper" during the past year the reports showed a loss in membership and a slight loss in the number of Posts. The Department Commander said: Comrades: We are assembled here today in a sacred place, within whose walls was matured into life American liberty, that bulwark of the nation; in defense of which, nearly a century later, thousands of loyal men, the very flower of our land, were freely offered in sacrifice. Looking down upon us from their stations on the walls are the portraits of great men whose voices, though now mute, speak to us today in enclosure of patriotism, loyalty and freedom. It is fitting, therefore, that we gather here in this our 40th encampment, that we may receive fresh inspiration of love and veneration for our country and its splenih institutions. As we meet in fraternity, charity and loyalty, let us pledge anew our love and devotion to each other in comrades, giving to each other a fraternal grasp of the hand, with that tender sympathy of the heart that goes out in affection to all of those who need our thoughtful care and consideration. As I now lay to die the duties and responsibilities of the office of Commander, and take my place in the ranks, let me assure you that my interest and real will not cease. As long as I have the health and strength I shall ever be ready to give whatever all I and assistance I can to maintain and support the order I love to you, comrades, a debt of gratitude that I can never repay to your many acts of kindness, sympathy and thoughtful cooperation that contributed so highly to the success of my administration Although it was thought a year ago that there might be a loss in the number of Posts, in the year to follow, I take pleasure in the fact that the Assistant Adjutant General can report that none have disbanded the number remaining at 210. The net loss in membership, 577, is not as large as has been reported many times in recent years, and when we note that the deaths numbered 730, it is not a heavy loss. "The commander desires, so say that the expenses of the department have been kept as far as possible within as reasonable an amount as was compatible with the dignity of a great department like ours." Of Memorial Day the Commander spoke most feelingly, saying "And as we perform this most beautiful service to our fallen comrades, let us pledge now our devotion to the great principles of the Grand Army." He paid tributes to the memories of Past Department TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 2, 1906. Commander and Past Commander in Chief W. W. Blackmur and Past Department Commander Joseph W. Thayer, whose deaths occurred during his administration. He urged a continuance, also, of Memorial Sunday. He referred to many topics of interest to the order, including the Department of Public Instructor, exercises to the public schools, and noted the various monuments that have been erected in the community, to the memory of the soldier, during the past year. He told of the work of the Massachusetts Department at the National Encompassment at Denver and spoke a word of praise for the "County Associations." The good that the Soldiers' Home at Chelsea had done was prised and the speaker give much credit to Supt. Chris D. Nash for his efficient administration. The Sons of Veterans, the Womans' Relief Corps, Daughters of Veterans, Ladies of the G A. R. and associations of army nurses were all given great credit for their work in behalf of the old soldier. Matters of legislation before the State Legislature were referred to, and the Department officers with whom he had been associated were complimented for their efficiency. In conclusion he made the following recommendations. "That salaries of the Assistant Adjutant General and the Headquarters Clerk continue at $1,200 and $600 respectively; that the sum of $500 be appropriated to defray all expenses of the Council of Administration when attending council meetings, campfires and other patriotic meetings in the Department. This shall include expenses of such sides as may be detailed by the Commander to perform any of the aforesaid duties; and that the expenses of the Department Commander and the Assistant Adjutant General in attending the National Encampment of 1906, also expenses of maintaining the Department Headquarters, be paid by the Department." The address was received with prolonged applause. OF DUNBAR! Probably the most pleasing and graceful event in the history of our local literaries, was the memorial exercises held in the memory of Paul Dunbar by the Pleasant Hour Literary Society last Saturday. Guy's Hall was quite too full, but whatever of discomfort the audience endured it was more than paid by the excellence of the program. John L. Harrison's paper was easily the feature number of the exercises Topekans have long known that Prof Harrison has wide A. Literary possibilities, but this one time he astonished his most ardent admirers. For perhaps twenty minutes he kept his hearers so fascinated with the beauty and sustained interest of his composition that not a murmur, not a movement of his audience interrupted the reading. Prof Harrison owes it to the race to give his productions wider publicity. Master Harry Dillards violin solo was proof for his admirers claim that he is a born virtuoso of the violin. Mrs Brown's solo, the readings of Miss Beck and Mr Freeman and the Ladies Quartette cannot be too highly praised. In all the exercises were a fitting tribute to the great, the lamented Danbar. THE CLANSMAN IS PERFECTLY HARMLESS! Dixon's Misrepresentation of the Negro During Reconstruction in South Carolina Will Be Helpful Rather Than Harmful to the Negro. Tom Dixon's Clansman" played to huge crowds at the Grand Thursday afternoon and night of last week. The play is predicated upon the theory that the Negro is unfit for citizenship, and is drawn from imaginary scenes just after the war, based on Republican rule in South Carolina from 1867 to 1876. Dixon makes it appear that the Negroes and their white sympathizers from the North, over taxed the people, robbed and plundered the state and enacted laws that encouraged Negroes and whites to intermarry, and that it became no nauseating to the whites that they had to organize the Klu Klux Klan to overthrow the Republicans and restore white supremacy. Dixon has over-stepped the bounds of decency by lying and misrepresenting the condition of the South, and especially in South Carolina at the close of the war. In his play, the first impression is to lead one to believe that the land owners were over taxed, and the state funds looted by misguided Negroes led by Northern whites. Every thinking person knows that the rebels looted their own public funds to carry on the rebellion against the Union, and when the war closed, there was not a copper cent in state or county treasuries of South Carolina, and when the rebels returned home defeated, starved, naked and without a home or even a right as a citizen, the Negroes through sympathy, continued for at least three years cultivating the farms and supporting these rebels and their families who had mistreated them for more than two centuries, and had gone so far as to fight to continue them in slavery. Under the rules of war, every foot of land in the succeeding states should have been confiscated and sold to pay the war claims, and every rebel ought to have been disfranchised and their leaders hung for insulting the flag and trying to divide the Union. In the face of all this, they were allowed to retain their land and citizenship and is soon as the ex-slaves begin to assert their freedom and take issue with their former masters and demand fair wages, fair treatment and a right to do as other citizens, these rebels began to organize the Klu Klux Klan in the different localities. They would mask themselves and their horses and ride twenty miles to a community where a so-called impudent Negro lived on a rebel's plantation and whip and maltreat him in every inhuman manner, and in many instances they would kill him owing to the kind of punishment persecuted by the land owner. Whenever the Klan wanted a Negro whipped or killed in a community in which a member of the gang lived, they would get a Klan fifteen or twenty miles away to do the job. Seldom, if ever, a Clanman would join in maltreating a Negro on his own place. This kind of disorder was kept up, and the result was that Negroes were organized into constabulary forces in all the counties of North Carolina to suppress the Klan. The government armed them with rules, and placed them under the command of competent men, and when a leader of the Klan was known, this constabulary would several instances the guards were compelled to break into the houses of the leaders to capture them and often found these brave (?) fellows sewed up in a bad tick or hiding in the garret. The Negro guardsmen captured them so fast that the Khan soon went out of business. Under Republican rule, the laws were equally enforced, and no better were ever passed since South Carolina has been a state than those passed when the Negroes and conservative whites ruled. It was a common sight to see the white and black militia in line of march, and when the Democrats regained control, the blacks were mustered out. It was through the assistance of deceitful Negroes like Nelsc and Eve, who always voted with their masters that the Democrats regained control. This is one of Dixon's lying misrepresentations of the black militia taking advantage of white people in his play. These are facts witnessed by one who lived in South Carolina, and though a child, can never forget the surrounding circumstances. Can any fair minded person say that the Negroes, who was empowered by law and authority, was wrong or over stepped the bounds of decency in suppressing this band of lawless demons; and mind, not a single white woman was insulted or asked to become the wife of a black man? After General U. S. Grant had been inaugurated president, the Republicans organized the state government and United States soldiers were sent to South Carolina to preserve peace. The first governor, one Moses, proved to be a thief as officials in other states are today. The Negro officials were never indicted for dishonesty during the eight years that the Republicans controlled South Carolina, and they filled positions from lieutenant governor down to road overseer. The Clansman makes it appear that Negro domination taxed the land owners out of their homes, that white men suffered all kinds of injustices at the hands of Negro sheriffs and other officers of the law. This is brought out where old Cimson's home is being sold for taxes. It is evident fact that the Southern white man never worked before the war, and it was impossible to get him to do so after the conflict. In consequence their slaves in many instances had gone to better places, for in several cases where the land owner was cruel, they would invariably quit and seek better places. So the old homestead run down, the roof saved, the chimney begin to fall, taxes piled up, so the place had to be sold. Thus it can be seen that it was not the fault of the Negroes, but of the whites who were too lazy to work their land. Dixon makes the old Negro appear in the persons of None and his wife, Eve. "These old slaves are what is called "white folks' niggers" those who believe that a white person is perfect, can't lie and always right. They received tremendous applause from the portion of the audience who believe in the old ignorant Auntie and uncle who never wanted to be anything more or less than convenience for prejudice whites. The applause showed that the whites of the copperhead stripe in the North never wanted nor liked to see a Negro aspire for anything higher than menial work and to serve this class. President Lincoln had trouble with this same class of copperhead during the war, so well bred white and colored people need not be alarmed at their presence in Kansas and Topeka. Let us see how contemptible this class of whites treat intelligent colored people. A colored man, Richard R. Gleaves was heutenant governor of South Carolina and a gentleman and a scholar. In Dixon's play, Lynch, the heutenant governor is a son of a Gov. Cameron, owner of the home that was sold for taxes. Lynch is a mulatto or two thumbs white, his mother an octooon, his father the old slave holder and his master, appears deeply concerned at times when the Klan attempted to outline bodily harm for his son Lynch, and would always cry for peace and sober thoughts. Lynch was intelligent and gentlemanly in his deportment and filled the office with dignity and ability. While Dixon tries to make him appear as being low and debased, his manner and assertion does not bear out the intention of Dixon that he is a beast. He proposes to a white woman as he had a perfect right to do. Being a mulatto more white than black, he had a perfect right to propose to either a white or colored lady, as he stands between the two. In this, Lynch had a better opportunity than Dixon or the writer, and we think Dixon is jealous of Lynch's two chances. Had Dixon pictured Lieutenant Governor Lynch a black man proposing to a white woman, he probably would have had some what the best of the plot. Every person who knows anything at all is aware that Dixon and his kind are responsible for Lynch's color, and they should swallow him boots, spurs and all. Lynch should be applauded for having the manhood to assert his white blood which the white man claims always predominates in the mixed Negro. Lynch should be made popular in this play by being applauded, and thus make Dixon's Claimsman popular. Lynch presents the intelligent Negro and when invited to the home of a white family, then Ben Cameron, a young Southerner makes the remark that Negroes could not visit in the homes of their mothers and daughters. Then wild went a demented race preduced audience, not taking time to consider that Lynch was almost as white as Cameron and his half brother. This further shows that there are but few white people who want to be fair between man and man. From what we saw of Dixon's play, if kept up, it will be helpful to the Negro rather than harmful. It will astonish the blackman to a greater sense of duty. He will become more aggressive as the white man grows more prophetic and contemptible. He will labor continuously and save more of his hard earnings. He will secure farms and other valuable holdings and improve them. He will seek business of his own and make jobs for his children instead of depending on the white man. He will learn that the white man is not sincere in his Christian religion, and does not believe that the Negro will go to the same heaven with him if he gets there at all. Let Dixon keep up his play, and the young white American will say in a few years that he doesn't see any more difference in a white woman marrying a half white Negro than in marrying a Chinaman, Indian or Jap. Let Dixon keep up his play, and it will prove that the white man is prejudiced to color, not brains ability and reputation. Let Dixon keep up his play, and it will show who is the "squire deal" white man and the one that is a hypocrite. Let Dixon keep up his play, until everybody in the North finds out its real purpose, which is to down the Republican party, and make the American people acknowledge that Lincoln was wrong and Jeff Davis was right. We can stand Dixon's play if the whites can' Nick Curtis. NUMBER 9. The Founder of the State Protective Home is no More-A Noble Life is Ended. Miss M. J. Michell, founder and former superintendent of the Kansas State Protection Home Association, died at the Protective Home Saturday, Feb. 10th, of tuberculosis. For over a year she had been sick and for eight months critically ill but continued to transact business for the home and Mitchell Hospital Association of which she was president and superintendent. Miss Mitchell is survived by her only sister, Mrs. Martha Townsend of Cincinnati, Ohio and a number of others relatives. Mrs. Townsend visited her sister during her illness and remained with her for near two months, owing to the illness of her son she was called home to Cincinnati to attend him which permitted her from being present at her sister's bedside in her last hours. Miss Mitchell's niece, Mrs. Josephine Escoe of Lawrence, Kans. had also attended her aunt at different times during her illness and was present at her funeral which was conducted at the A. M. E. Ccurch by Rev. Taylor her pastor. Miss Mitchell was born in Indianapolis, Ind. July 17, 1837 and was educated in the same city. She occupied the position as matron at Wilberforce College of which two of her brothers were members of the faculty, one of them occupied the position of Dean, and the other one was president of the college. She afterwards came to Leavenworth and lived with her sister, Mrs. John Morris for a while, who died some years ago. She then accepted a position at Jefferson City, Mo. Lincoln Institute as matron; at the expiration of her term she went to Platt City, Mo. and taught school a number of years; on her return to Leavenworth, Kans., she took lodging with Mrs. Newton, 416 Ottawa street with whom she made her home for twenty years. In 1886 she was appointed president of an organization known as the W. C. T. U. and in 1894 she was appointed as first district superintendent of Kansas by the W. C. T. U. convention composed of white and colored people. The W. C. T. U. of Leavenworth was successful under her leadership and they went forward with her directions to raise money by donations and subscriptions to erect a Home for the aged widows and orphan children, after many years of toll and hardships she was successful. The institution now known as The Kansas State Protective Home and Mitchell Hospital Association, consolidated, is the result of her many years hard work. Other noble hearted men and women joined her in the good work and helped to crown her efforts with success. She was a faithful worker in the interest of fallen humanity. During her illness she faithfully filled her expiring term as president and superintendent of the Protective Home and Mitchell Hospital Association which ended Aug. 1, 1905. Miss Mitchell lived a devoted Christian until death. Owing to her failing health Miss Mitchell refused to again accept the position of president and superintendent. Miss Ara Simpson who has served as matron of the Protective Home two different terms and as secretary for three years, was elected to succeed Miss Mitchell. We hope the people of the general public will come to our rescue financially and assist us in keeping up the institution in sacred memory of this noble hearted woman whose best days were spent in such a good Christian work. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Mrs L. E. Bullett, Miss Tresie Smothers and Miss Bertha Cole, a graduate of the class at 1900, all teachers in Kansas City, Kansas public schools visited and inspected the institution Washington's birth day. In a happy and well finished speech in chapel, Miss Cole told of the wonderful progress and the unusual opportunities they had found to be offered here to the aspiring young Negro. Mrs. George Teeters, music instructor, Solaha colored high school, visited the departments last Friday Mrs. Teeters was very enthusiastic over the highclass work being done by the music department, especially the choral society and the university quartette. Miss Olva Ellison of Paula, Kansas, a student of the business course, has been compelled to return home on account of all health due to heart trouble. Miss Ellison has made an exceptionally good record in this institution. She has worked up to be one of the half dozen leaders of the 200 students not alone in class work, industry and deportment, but in music she was one of the leaders of the chorus and a member of the university quartette which has done such fine work in Kansas City this winter. As president of the Christian Endeavor society and N. W. C. A. her work has been exemplary. Taking into consideration that Miss Ellison was working her way through school by doing service in the boarding department, we believe she is deserving of all encouragement for her exceptional worth, ability and usefulness—the necessary qualities to every fine specimen of Negro womanhood. After all, in these strenuous days of modern scrutiny, color, the texture of the hair, the facial beauty, bodily figure and physique count for but very little. It is the "beauties of the soul," the undefeatable inner self that charms and captures mankind, and breaks open the way to lasting success. Appropriate resolutions of esteem and encouragement from the student body were unanimously drilled and forwarded to her this week. WICHITA, KANS. E. D. Drain is in the city from Enid, Okla. visiting his family. Mrs. V. Covington has been quite ill with la grip for two weeks. Rev. J P. Howard, who has been in the city conducting revival services at the A. M. L. church, left Monday for Pueblo, Colo Mrs. H. W King left Saturday on a visit to Chicago. Mrs. Mary Braden of Enid, Okla. is visiting her son, H. Braden. Miss Blanche Alexander entertained the ladies of the G. L. A. club Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. B. Pemberton is visiting relatives in Clearwater Mrs Frances Holmes died Thursday of last week and her remains were shipped to Chetopa for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Beliescine of St. Paul, Minn were visitors in the city last week, guests of Mrs. A. Paul. The ladies of the Household of Ruth and a number of friends tendered them a pleasant surprise party Wednesday evening Miss Beatrice Muller gave a delightful birthday evening at her home Quarterly meeting was held at the A.M. E. church Sunday Presiding Elder Brooks was in attendance MLXICO, MO. Messrs. G. W. White, Fred Lullard, F. P. Williams, Richard Talbart, B. L. Douglass and Rev Legans went to Fulton Tuesday to the organization of a Knights of Pythias lodge The K. of P. lodge of this city is progressing nicely. Mrs. Susie McDonald, who has been very ill for several weeks, is convalescent. Mrs. Valley Phillips entertained her friends yesterday from eight to twelve o'clock. Miss Georgia Pringle entertained at dinner Monday. The ladies who were entertained, spent the afternoon and left desiring to come again to the hospitable home of Miss Pringle Mrs. J. G. Hayea and Mrs. Ellgin Sundayed in Macon the guest of Miss Lulu Covington and Miss Ellgin at Western college. F. J. Knott of Paris, state grand prelate of K. of P. lodge, visited the lodge in this city Monday night. The dinner served the widows and orphans of this city Feb'y 2 and under the auspices of Rev. George Thomas, the state slum worker, was a decided success. The dinner was served in the basement of the Second Baptist church. The tables were beautifully decorated and attended by the ladies of the different churches of the city. Dinners were sent to the widows who were not able to be present Rev. George McNeal of Kansas City, Kanens, preached two able sermons at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. of that day. Many hearts of the young and old were made to rejoice and they will long remember the work of Rev. Thomas and the citizens of Mex co. Mr I. L. Scott is confined to his bed with a severe attack of la gripe. Presiding Elder Brown conducted quarterly meeting at the C. M. E. church Sunday. The church is doing excellent work under the pastorate of Rev. Jacobs. Rev. J. L. Smith will preach his last sermon in this conference year at St. Luke's chapel Sunday, March 11. A great effort is being made to raise as much money as possible within that time LAWRENCE, KASS. Saturday, Feb'y 17th, Bishop A. Grant arrived in Lawrence, was met by Rev. J. M. Pope, pastor of St. Luke A M. E. church and was taken to the parsonage where he was entertained by Ree. Pope and his good wife. Sunday morning promptly at 11 o'clock the bishop, together with several other ministers, was in the pulpit of St. Luke's A. M. E. church. It was a beautiful day. There was a cloudless sky. The sun, in all its splendor fell upon the earth and seemed to put new life into everything. Just as the sun was adding so much pleasure, happiness and beauty to the things of the earth, so it seemed that God's love had so taken possession of the Bishop's heart that it was evident that God was speaking through him as he opened his mouth. After the opening services by the pastor the bishop delivered one of the best sermons ever delivered from that pulpit. It seemed that his words were as sharp as a two edged sword and they cut their way to the hearts of the people. When the bishop extended the invitation eight persons came forward, compacted themselves with the church and promised to make the journey with God's people. The bishop was full of Holy Ghost. According to arrangements the bishop preached to the people at the A.M.L church in North Lawrence in the evening. Rev T.W. Walthall is pastor. The bishop was in good trim and kept up the high standard. THE CROWNING FARM It was announced that the bishop would lecture on the evening of the 10th to the people of Lawrence. This lecture was arranged for the two churches. The white friends of the city became interested and as a result they furnished the opera house and the white orchestra free of charge. A little after eight o'clock the bishop, accompanied by Rev J. M. Pope and Prof. A. L. Reynolds, entered the opera house where he was met by a large delegation composed of both white and colored. Rev. F. N. Barker was managing things at the opera house. A great ovation was given Bishop Grant as he came upon the platform accompanied by that large delegation. Mr. W. R. Stubbs, the speaker of the Kansas house of representatives, was chairman of the meeting. Mr. Stubbs called the meeting to order, and said in part, "Ladies and Gentlemen: I have the honor and consider it a great pleasure to introduce to you our friend, Bishop Grant. He is one of the great men of this country and one who is very much consulted about matters of interest to the American people. He is not only consulted in this country but he was taken into consultation by the greatest man that England has ever had, Mr. Gladstone. The bishop was at his best and just electrified that large audience. His words were so powerful that at times it seemed that he would raise the GRAND Millinery Opening The opening of the first and ONLY covered MILLINERY PARLORS in the city of Memphis. Foon will occur at 341 Beale Street at 9 o'clock on MONDAY MARCH 12, 1906 Ladies purchasing over one dollars worth, and presenting this at the opening will receive a reduction of 20 cents. TILLIE JACKSON: PKOPRIETOR. people from their seats. He chose for his subject "Some of the Problems which are Confronting the American People Today. Among the problems he discussed may be mentioned the problem of drink and the problem of prejudice. Incidentally he referred to the so called Negro problem. He said, "After all, there is no Negro problem. It is an individual problem." After the lecture was over Mr. Stubbs made an appeal for a large collection, which he led, and in a few moments $45 was taken up. After the meeting at the opera house the bishop was taken to the St. Luke A. M. E. church where a reception had been arranged for him. In a short time the church was crowded to take a look at the bishop and to bid him goodby. Rev. F. S. Barker introduced Prof. F. C. West, principal of the colored school in North Lawrence, who, in a few well chosen words, delivered the address of welcome. In a few words the bishop responded. Strode's orchestra furnished music for the occasion. The Bishop was then escorted to a beautifully decorated table and with Dr. Edwards, pastor of St. John church of Topeka, Rev. B. F. Bates, Prof. F. C. West, Prof. A. L. Reynolds, Prof. L. M. Peace, Mrs. J. M. Pope, Rev. and Mrs. Charles Caldwell, Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Walthall, they were served to a three course luncheon. Prof. A. L. Reynolds was toastmaster, and after a short talk introduced Dr. Edwards, who spoke of the progress which is being made by the Negroes in this country. Prof. L. M. Peace, the only Negro instructor in the state university, was next introduced and spoke very highly of the work which is being done by Bishop Grant. The toastmaster called on Bishop Grant for the parting word. In his usual happy way he gave much advice to those present. St. Luke A. M. E. church is in good condition, and its officers are rallying to the support of the pastor, in his efforts to make the church just what it should be. Rev. Pope is conscientious and is doing all he can for the cause of Christ and for the church over which he has been placed this conference year. WEIR CITY, KANS. John Belcher has been mighty sick but is improving. A number of children are practi cing under the direction of Mrs. S. A. Kinnell and Mrs. A. D. Anderson, for a drill, to be given on the fourth Saturday night for the benefit of St. John Baptist church. Rev P. J. Jackson visited friends in Pt. Scott last week. Thomas Montgomery of Parsons was in our city last week. W. P. Johnson of Cherokee visited friends here last week. Mrs. Louis Dondell went to Pittsburg on business on the 23rd. Mrs. Hannah Adkins was called to Independence last week on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Mary Grisby. The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Louisa Stuart died last Friday and was burned on Saturday. John Wrench and Mrs. Hattie Harris was married Saturday at the home of the bride, Rev. P. J. Jackson officiating. An enjoyable reception followed, after which the bride and groom departed for their future home at No. 5 Mining camp. Jacob Coleman spent the week at Cherokee visiting J. D. F. Smith, a life long friend. Mrs. Carrie Jackson and Mrs. M. Ken. W. Wilson former pastor of the A.M.E. church was in the city Monday. A series of meetings will be held at the St. John church this week and next Rev George McNeal of Kansas City is expected to assist. It is hoped that that the city will be spiritually stirred as never before. F. K. Jones and M. Lee returned Saturday from a business trip to Red Bird, I. T. R. D. Anderson received word Monday that his mother is sick, and that his brother had been seriously hurt while working in a brick yard. He expects to leave in a few days for Alabama, where they live. TO THE CORRESPONDENT. Kindly arrange your items in paragraphs so as to save time and trouble for our compositors. By so doing you will insure accuracy in printing your news, and confer a favor upon this paper. CANON CITY, COLO. Those who attended the party given Friday night by Mrs. Rhodes of Florence were Thomas Yeiser and wife, James Yeiser and wife, Mrs. V. M. Johnson and Benj Moore. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoard died Saturday morning. Miss Mary Hoard arrived in the city Monday evening. C. A. Moore has been very sick, but is improving. Mrs. M. Grant received word that her daughter, Miss Gertrude Campbell, is very ill in Pueblo. Mr. Herman Grant was in the city last week. Mr. David March has been ill, but is much better. The Dumas club is preparing to give an entertainment in the near future. PUEBLO, COLO. Presiding Elder Watson returned home Thursday from a six weeks stay in New Mexico and Arizona, holding quarterly meetings. He left Saturday evening for Colorado Springs to hold his quarterly meeting Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Gatewood entertained a number of friends Wednesday at a luncheon in honor of Mrs. A. E. Bohanan of Denver. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Edith Bray and Mr. Henry Settles to occur the 6th of March. Mrs. O. L. Boyd and Mrs. L. Williams entertained at whist Friday evening in honor of Mrs. A. E. Bohanan. A number of friends were entertained at a seven course funcheon in honor of Mrs. Bohanan, Saturday. by Mrs. E. G. Thompson. Mrs. Bohanan left Saturday for her home in Denver. Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson of Colorado Springs, president of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, has appointed Mrs. Oscar Baker corresponding secretary of the federation to succeed Miss Hazel Lincoln of this city EDWARDSVILLE, KAN. Without a doubt the grandest social event of the season occurred Monday night, under auspices of Great Western council No.7, K. and L. of F. The high grade work in literature and subjects pertaining to the body politic, is doing much to reform the social and temporal conditions in this WM. McKNIGAT, Mgr. J. T. MORELAND, Geo. T. N. COLLINS, Head Barber. Waiters Catering Association, 11223 EALTIWCRL AVE WAITERS, PORTES AND ALL STRAINGERS When in Kansas City are invited to visit the Association. Neatly furnished Rooms. Baths a Specialty. BUFFET. LICENSED BARBERS "A Town of Splendid Opportunities" In an address before the people of Boley, Prof. J. C. Liftwich said, "Boley is the Negroes' paradise." This is a business man's way of saying what he knows about a place. BOLEY is an agricultural and commercial center of quite an immensity of country, as well as a large population of colored people, there is a great many things you ought to know about: Its wondersul opportunities for profitable investment. Its opportunities for fruit, truck and stock growing. Its delightful and healthful climate. The Boley Business Men's Club is an organization of vigorous men with an ambition to give you any information along these lines. Its no trouble to answer questions. Write today for anything you want to know to the Boley Business Mens Club Boley, Indian Territory. Boley Business Mens Club Boley, Indian Territory. L. J. Maddux, Staple and Fancy... Groceries Meats and all kinds of Produce Home Phone 784 West 862 Freeman Ave Kate and His Man The American Collection Agency 415 Main Street 1011 KA KAN The American Collection Agency 415 BRIDGE VIEW TOLBMA KAM ANTHONY P. 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Now this is to notify you that unless you plead in the "A Town of Splendid Op In an address before J. C. Liftwich said, "Boley This is a business man's way about a place. BOLEY is an agru locality as shown by recent number of applicants for membership. Mier Ada Upsha'soration delivered before Topeka high school was the principal feature of the program and it was commented upon in the highest terms, pro and con, resulting in a resolution to the effect that the paper read by C. A Groves, Women or the Weaker Nex. Le sent to press and a printed copy sent Mrs Upsha The description and men were superlative as well as delectable A great presided with marked alway He is always full of soul and lives by magic He is a general favorite and is beloved by a W. H. LUCAS. Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE HALF? Stop and see me 123 Kansas Ave JOPEKA. Kansas Credit Co., Money to Loan On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. 1010 N. 4th St. KANSAS CITY, KAIS When in Lawrence stop at the KING HOTEL First Class Board and Lodgup Ice Cream and Cigars. D. Waddington, Proprietor. J. T. MORELAND, Co. S. Head Barber. Bog Association, WCRL AVE AND ALL STRAINGERS are invited to visit the furnished Rooms. Baths LICENSED BARBERS raid cause to my petition on or before the 6th day of Marob, 1900, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer therein contained granting a diverse tone to use from you and for costs of suit. DELLA HARRIS, Attest: I. S. Curtis. (Seal) READ THE PLAINDEALER opportunities" the people of Beley, Prof. is the Negroes' paradise." y of saying what he knows ROR ee ee ee eee ———= i ay . ' a e Y 7 - teat 7 ‘ oi § ® . . - 4 . ¢ WE SHOULD | ATTEND! Pe ee ee ae eee NE Mee eet Washington at Tuskegee, Ala, in which heentered a proteat against the Negroes going to the convention of Negro business and professional menat Atlanta in Auguat because the Negewes are not allowed to pass theeigh the main entrance ot the Atlanta Union deput, but are pro vided with a separate entrance for thoruselves Cbiles received a re- ply today ia which Mr Washington, white adnuvtling that tt a heroitiation to be compelled to pass through a Separate tepot entrance because of cotor, advises that all reputable Ne- gcves attend the convention anyhow. The Washington letter tollows “ETnave read caretully what pou sey regarding the business league maceting tn Allanta, These are seve eral points that [ want to put before you “Firat —Granting for the sake of argument, thatall yausay is true regarding conditions at Atlauta, ts there Bot anoller puint at view tu be considere!? Do you not think that the Lringtag of a number uf Intell: gent prosperous and cultured class Nealoted perple trom alt over the cuuutry into such acity as Atlanta wal Send to shame the clasa of white people who inthet indignities upon usant will open thetr eyes to the fact that colored people are making such tremendous progesss that the South canout aiford ty attempt to hunailiate them much longer? “secoud—Ovught not vur Northern aad Western bretheren to bear in motthatif many uf us who live in the mouth can endure these atllictions during ten oc twelve months in the year, they night share them fora few days iu the year? “Tt cd—I believe thatia going to Atlasta we will be doing real nua aionary work, notunly among the aacret people but among the whe pa pa. “Ey acth—Many ol the conditions de- scerbed in your fetter are much exaggerated, [ really feel that when we set ty Atlanta, the main humilia tion that we are goiug to meet with willtesu the separate entrance to the depot, tuat isthe crux of the wily matter The accommodations forthe calared paasengers, as [ un deeatant tt, arein every way satis- factory, inclufing the cestagrant arrangentents, but £ confess that the separate entrance s a diagrace ant hirathation Pam goumg touse my wtrer on feavoc Datween new ail the mactiag of the league to trave thiy dotincton dae away with, and TE waulto aay lo peu Ubatif pau will get a many peaple to write me tet- tere 3s povsihe protesting against the fumlianon it wibhelp, vere much nope, however, that nothing will prevent Kansans conn, in Int gt uumoers te the Atlanta tect tng. You wre cemember at one tune when Mr Douglass was forced torte on a cattle car, snachudy teed tu cheer nh tagp by teoting hie (hatat Was a chegtace tor lim ty be Veunulioted tn chat tau Mr QD tgiass repued frat at was nap rer framte be bauthater We must] tazssomething ofthe vane attuude wheu fighting the kindof bettea ant past theeugh the kind of ditheut tlesthat we aranow waging war against You of the North amt Woat rout come tu our rescue, ant yeu lonut know whata great en- couregetuent st will Le be us ty know thet parbrethren froma distance acs at least willing to share our troshlea fe wm few daye in each year. Youre truly, Booner T, Wastinuius, The above letter frou Pruf Hooke Ths above letter from Pruf Book. eo: T, Washtugtun should be xtven bhoruugh consideration by the color. ef ssiness meaofthe north and weit aud we agree with him that we should attend the anaual meeting of the Gaainess league which ts to meet ia Athaatain Auguat aad if wecan do anything towarda the betterment af tazcondition of oug people south of Maton ant Dixon's fae, do, ot by stowing tw the white peuple that we ara just we prigcessive, according to vit chances aud condition, as they ace and thag we are guing tu succeed uotwithatanding the vppysitian and atutsbling blouks that are being put tu cag way by misguided aud prejas diced peopte. I think wecould well afford lo sacrifice afew days of our time inthe suuth to help along the good eausc, as there are a number of Negrovs inthe eouth who are etruggiing day by day and year after year, trying to bring atuut better conditions which will result’ in good toatl, Theress no reason that the Negroes in Georgia and other states should not procure asmvuch of the forming land as possible and he- come tillers of the same and when once in poasestion, hold to it, We would like to see a concerted action onthe part of the colored p oplein several ofthe counties where there isn Sarge majority, to buy up the farming band tn that county and get control, We would like ta see one conaty tn each state where the col- orat people are in mapority, govertiot by then fora while, thus demorviteating to the American white tan thatthe Negro is quali~ fied to rele, as well aa ts be ruled, If-hs wap ity of the Negroesin any ong part cular county would own and contra! two thirds of the land in that crenty, Chey crald dictate the pohey, the ottcers and the mauage tment of the governatent. A Credit to the Race. Dave Liptonts out of the best known men in Emporia. In his line he hasa reputation for skill and ability unecacelled in the state. He moves houses and heavy ma- terial, machinery and objects of any kind and is 4 maates of his profes- ston His services arein constant demand and recently when the M. K: T ratlway company secured a plot of ground in Parsons on which to build new machine shop, it was required that many houses be moved, Tipton and his son, f°, E, Tipton were at once sent for, They moved theit trucks and outht to that place and were at once in competition with others in the same busines and have not been able tu supply the demands made upon them after their first performance, The young man ts now in charge of the work there. Recently he sent tia father a large photograph of a fine residence 30% 447 with porches ready on the trucksto be moved. It isan elegant structure finished in cherry and when it was set un the ‘new foundation swelve blocks from the original ate it had not heen atamaged to the amount of ten dol- tare This displays the fact that the young manis aa skillful as his father. They can do anything in theic hne of work ant do it satiafactory. Recently they have purchased a new outfit including the latest dvis- ed machines for that business —[Em- por Tines, THEY HONOR DUNBAR! Ha snot Onn. Notion Povaspe anes Ma regular meeting of the \cme Laterary Society, on the evening of the [7th wot, the recent death of the distingiashedd Nepes Poet. Paul fawrene Darbar, cadled forth sev trabelogicn entegtes ater which the sventy aleptod the tellowmng resrintions We the m oibers of the Seme Laterary octet, of Henvesses OKL, feeltnal we voice the sentiment of our paople thre aghant the Terrtory in wavertis that the Tate Pant Laws cence Panbar emered from obecne rity practically unatded, and became ove uf tag foremost literary men of America. We forthermore belrevethat wheo the merits of this geeat weiler's work Lecome more fully known and ap: prectated, aaa prose writer he will De givea raak with Erving and Coop. er, aud aya post he will be placed ch an eve pedestal with Burns, Wordsworth and Shelly. We are conscious that he has performed a service for, and bas shed @ luster upon the American Negro, for which pillars of marbe aad monuments of bronve can never repay, and in his death we lose the most sublime tuet our race has yet produced Vet, in these moments of grief and saduess, we exult in the fact that he will furever remain ae a britliant exe ample and 4 vigorous inspiration tor our youth, beckoning them onward and upward to the sunlit heights of their ulterior possibilities. We sincerely share the sorrow of his beloved wife in this hour of her bereavemant, and while we cealize that we can but imperfectly appre: ciate the depth of her affliction, we tenderly commend ber to the care and keeping of a gracious Omnipo- tence, whose love is stronger than death, and whose favor has been promised to sidows and orphans. Prof. F. F. Dattry, Pres. Wa. Vatilason, Sec. Committee on Resolutions,=<l'rot E. H, Hatt, W. M. Goopwi, Rey. J.C. Wintiams, S. Suackereorn, Rev. J.B. Moont, Emma Partie 4on Lavina Boone. A SPLENDID INTESTMENT. Buy 3-3 Interest in The Plaindcaler. I would like to sell one-third () interest in Tuk Toreas PLAINDEALER to a good, progress- ive person. I guarantee that money can be made out of the investment if the right person can be associated in the busi- ness, I want a gand, lisely, energetic person whu can assist in running the offize 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 enter. prise, I will consider the propo- sition. Ihave a nice business build- ing which [ will sell on reason- able terms to persons having a few thousand dollars. Some colored man with afew dollars to invest in good business prop- erty 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, Topcha, Kas. NOTICE, To our Topeka colored subscribers: We would be under many obliga- tions to those of your who are in- debted to us, if yeu would settle up, There are too many in this city who are indebted tous and willinsarsalby falsify to our collectors, promising to see then: aga'n, hnosing at the anime time that they will not get a chance tu see thet again un‘ess t be by chance Prease pay up? You owe, umd why don't you set le or stopthe pipe We pele svi you the paper tt» ham, ve or ta beat i Ay —= hifi UY Ber 4 f} merken wee NE 27} ae as i og ek b, RNS Sr erp ye SAAR i F rr eres aN Vea = it, 2 A i bg / A Rae Ww <a, > 4 . P 4 When You Travei select a railway as you do your clothes KATY SERVICE (CBRE, Wass & Teas ALOT) Baggests Comfortable and Convenient Trans, The “KATY FLYER” and KATY DINING STATIONS Meals Moderate in Price Tnsurpessed in Quality ood Servicn One Prive, S00 eae “RATY," St. Louls Memphis Business Men, a ee CALL AT THES Palace Barber Shop F, W. Metson, Prop. FoR ANN SUtE HAIR CUT, SHAMPOO, SEA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE AND MASSAGE. —First class Work Guaranteed— ‘359 C Carmous &t CORNER DeSOTO ST. to Ben Gilliard’ when you want first-class staple and Faney Groceries. Satisfaction Guaralteed, M'GEE NEAR COR, LAKE. . Memphis "Phone 957 J s Bri rick contractor ‘Tile amd Mantel Work a Specialty. Estimates Cheertnily Furnished, 169 HarManpo St MEMPHIS PHONE 2678 ——— RUDD BROS., Dealets in Staple and Fancy Groceries and “Fresh Meas. A iull line of Cigare and Tobacco, Veped Poultry, etc. Free dellvery to all parts of the city, We soluit a share of your patronage, 5144 Desoro Sr Corn Cray, New ‘Phone 3308 e.. INSURED? 2A Yo LEO ate if fe 4 \ * ‘ CPS Y Knights and Ladies 1. @\Ho | 2 of Protection t 44 A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANOE ¥ ee, SOOIETY Incorporated Under the Lawe of Kansas, Yesues policies for $350, $400 and $1000, We issue policies for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 30 This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. Every itelligent Negro snould carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agente 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 Pros. PC. Thomas, Nat'l Bupt James M, Mason, Nat'l Vicu Proa, J.G Groves, Nat'l Treas J.H CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec., Headquarters: $13 Kausas atenue, Topcka, Kansas. NEEDS OF THE NEGRO Prof NOC. Brace. pained of tle Eyarthett fanart medics! mperker Fant wok athe ALM. Charet Third nd Antorne streets, before the Douglis Lyceum, on Phe Needs ofthe Newia Race 0 A Lage sad dene attended Die Ivceam war foneanied several atenths ge ta vake cage miele whieh wall toe a Tenetit Cathe Negro rice. At the ince an Pebonary 22 Prot W Vernon decently apparnted ree aot the trereanin W ash wngten, FO. ape he seed cards on Marl Mie Ke Ti detich wall speak on oPamertie de ane.” Among ather thing in his a bdlrees Tat nyght Mr. Wrace ward “The pth and mano. af Ne gin decadence or npiftent lies 1 Che question What dues the Nepra think of Tameetfs Uf he thanke mcanly of himeclf he wall feel and actthe rametowardeothers ‘Chen goad name aud chareta will be always lightly cateemed by auch a donot regard therrawn elf repel HAL Negioce willadvance at equal pace with their intelligent. free, mndependeut industry, kill economy, honesty, amd purity o! heart and mind, Our peried a} wel help, eclf relteance deen, We met make good by ronetractive and productivectforts, by broaden of heut, by shelled Libr gud dy getting ane holding the ovenp ition and confidence of these who rw the world’s Musings, Necamaun ft theory cam oyetenme this every day tenth, | Sivery people under the ean have Wad te leat fist to Libor pre anettvely ind te walt for seus whale thar ate ene are fal work be fone they combed come inte pooner ron what natin atly be feongeedd to omen, Ne people euler by demceving rights withhetl ball ne much asthe ones whe de the with holding. And wo ll the compl san Hing, pretentings sed busting for seal wed amagiary dls only tukie se mach off of the energy of oar bruny tad Dreyer once fer nethiog oan ae stall Papattene Likes wile nee tud Tiber together wath cdacatien and evangelization for the nest cca tury, if need be, wonld dea Uns and times more good than uf the thundcre and falminatume of «am. phaint hy our socalled grest ones, We should keep rill and work, Le pe, honest, and get a trade, Ke to farme and prolace something land above all yet character.” aN > Sotaviny Dept ay ity Devt Mail = Preeze) = curs MIDIAN LEGEND ASOUT SIRBQQ Belteve the Great Spirit Made Tham Prem Falttng Leaves, Am iadtan story that bas been baad od down and ts atill believed by raag Padlan tribes is one about the trans formaticn of leaves into birds, Leag years ago when the world was young the Great Spirit went about the cart making It beautiful. Wherever tie fest touched the ground lovely trees and Sowers sprang up, All summer the trees wore thelr short grees Gresses. The leaves were very hag By and they sang their aweet songs te the breese as it passed them. Ore day the wind told them the time would soon come when they would bave to fall from the trees ang Glo, This made the leaves feel very bad, but they tried to be bright ané do the best they colalé so as not to make the mother trees unbappy. But Gt last the Ume came and they let ge ef the twice and branches and fue tered to the ground. They lay per fectly quiet, not able to move except Qs the wind would lift them. The Great Spirit saw them asd Ghought they were so lovely iuat be @$4 not want to aee them die, but lve and be beautiful forever, eo te gave to each bright leaf a pair of wings Qnd power to fy. Then he called them his “birds.” From the red aad drowu leaves of (be oak ca ie the robin, and yellow birda from Se yet low eitlow leaves, and from bright maph icaves be uade the redvirdy the tronn leaves became wren’ «par Fons and other bruwn birds. This is why the birds love the trees aud ab ways fo to them to bulld ther nests and lok for food and shade.— Kausas Olly .ournsal. tn the abaruenment ef despate. the deor of bis wife's bedroom, he paused a moment and listened =There ‘was not 2 seund, no he supposed she must have retired. He moved away @ few steps, then, impelled by some unexplainable motive. he turned aa@ Wont back agate, tapping softly agaiost the panel of the door, There was B@ response, sod be pushed it open aligh> ty and glaneed about the shadowed apartment; ao one was there. Wits &@ terrible sense of foreboding, be entered nolsciessty, The drawers aa@ @losets had all been ransacked, am@ @ geners! alr of desertion prevalled. Moltieter saak Gown In the nearest @hair, and buried bis face in hie Bands and grossed Once he looke® ep and about him tn sudden fright; the miserable emptiness of the room terrified bim beyond measure. Now that ehe was gone, a thousand differ ent solutions of what he bad taken as ‘taoontestible proofs of her gullt, fashe e4 into bis brain. He started up from. Bis chair, aa though under a Ineb, an Mghted thive of the five gapjete ‘The frat thing that met his gianoa, was @ tiny white note, pinned to the e@ushion on ber dressingtable. Hoe enfastened (t with shaking flogers, and smoothed ont the paper, “Dear Edgar’ “On the eve of my depsrture, anh after thtaking over everything, I have @eotded that after ail, | probably owe You some sort of explanation of the ‘ether night. Tha man was my father, He excaped from prison last week and appealed to me for help. Note withstanding the ciccumstances, [ dl@ not—rould not refuse He bas gone away now, and I never expect to 608 bim again When you confronted me with your terrible accusation, the only Qought f had then wan fiar for my father. I had promised him under olemn cath to tcll no one—not evem you--of bis escape Poor old mam Mie Ife hae been a fearful one, and f am afraid he bus been far more sinned egainst than winning. “You canpot blame me now Edges? Your tack of truat nis wounded me beyond description i has driven me, broken hearted from your home, If you had only trusted we a Mitle while —things wight have Leen so different! But by your own request Iam pase ing ost of your home and fe—tor ever Beatrice.” The note alipped fiom Hollister’a. hind and fell, wahy | 1 on the floor For a jong time he tood straight and motionless as 2 tutue, the dead white of ha face oi etting the brik Maney of hie eve re un almost was canny degue Vion his etrengts camo back be mowed mechanically over to a ehalr and dropped heavily fato it Alnging out hin arms across a table in the abandonment of despair, Prenentiy the touch of shmething amalt and soft and tremulous on BIS hale brought him back te Conscigue Bese Je started up bal{darcdly, Hie wife stood Jacking down at hie with: @ Light te her eyes that chrifled bim through and throu “Ragen, sbe raid In a little weak, pltitul vatce, | | forgot something. IT Bad to come buch “You forgot aomething | don'te~ can } help you* he blundered out, struggling fo his fect, and wonderiag stupidly whether he wore still asleep, “What did you forget? he asked, betting for self control “J—abv—shv it wax It was you, éger'” she sobbed viclding bereels Ryeterieally to hie outetretched arma. Te destroy selfrcepect fe sewew | Meate and hho (ders Cigate and Tabacco, Cummings (& Butler, Porter = Exchange Restaurant. 1009 St Louis Aves Kansne Cuy, Med Topeka Plaindealer. Fini cial nniahieabahiahae a at Topeta, Shawvee county, Kar tery ; Friday morning by ‘THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO, tin Kast Seventn Staser WICK CHILES, . « — Bysmaws Mawaren J. BH. CHILDERS, . . . Emtee MDwereas dy Matleeeece vere eesere eneees FESO Bote months by mall.... « saneeseeesersees $1 OO Three woDIDE by Mall srereenesvvere vee serve HOC zen Serna einen Boteored atthe portofice at, Topeka as second class mall matter, Se FRIDAY, MAR 2, 1908, colored gitlis the mother of | baby whose father is a whit man and in whose family sh was an employee. This brut took this poor child from th poor farm in Jefferson count: and outraged her during hi wife's absence from home, Thi man was arrested and lodged 1 the Shawnee county jail, anc afterwards, it was proven tha’ the offense was committed a Wabaunsee county where he will have to be tried. The girl is now in Topeka, and was cared for bythe police matron, Mrs. Thorpe, until she could procure a home. We have intereited ourself in this poor girl, and will doallin our power to see that she has a good home, and that the villian who outraged her ts brought to speedy justice, This is another job for Vardaman, Dixon and others to regulate for theirrace. 1t is the white beast that has given the Negro so much trouble instead of the immoral members of his own face, and we have grown tired of white men derouncing Ne- gro men for looking at white women, when at the same time they are sneaking around trying to break into the black race, and it takes almost a standing army to keep them out, and even then they slip through the lines, Our white brothers ought at least be fair, and not try to develop all for themselves! Tue people of Kansas, white and colored, except a few rene- gades, endorse the confirmation of Mr. Vernon for register of the treasury. The opposition tohim in this state amounts to but little, coming as it does from a class of colored men who in their own business have never made a success, for the simple reason that their time has been spent meddling with the affairs of peo- ple who are succeeding, Mr. Vernon has the unqualited en- dorsement of the best class of colored people in Kansas nual Topeka notwithstanding the paving and snorting of this hand- ful of ungrateful blacks who never agree upon anything that tends to benctit the community in which they reside. We are glad to hnow that Mr Vernon has the sold support of the Kansas white people irrespective pf party and also that of tel progressive colored people which will assure Jus confirmation. The method resorted to by Emma lrown to display her qualities as an upright lady has) jessened the respect of the peo- ple who knew or heard of her, She cannot hope to regain the respect and contidence of the adiesol the first circle in this country by her action, In A press dispatch from Washington onthe 2th to the Western dashes headed “Blacks Hold Vernon Back,’ Mr, Fred Stonestreet, one of Topeka's eaders and business men is done in injustice. He has never took} nected with it. He vigorously protests against the dispatch connecting his name with such as Paul Jones, and denounces it asan infamous lie and forgery, and further states that he will make it warm for the guilty party or parties. Wh nore the bill introduced by Representotive Keifer, of Ohio will bzcome a law. If the Republicans will continue to Ict Democrats predominate in the halls of Congress, the South will continue her outrageous treatment of oneclass of citizens, It is right and just that the South's representation in Cone tress be reduced according to the number of votes cast. Call for Young People To the Young Pegde of the Mifil Episcopel District ot the AME Chath, Ganeitve hie wan age of organic iiens, copsention« aud arrcublies, Every dhpartment of lifer better organ. fod today, in onder to do more tMeient work ind thereby get better reli. ‘The A.M. E. Chnreh, of which we area part, has been able : do yeoman service for Gol, the raeand busines. But the end ix not yet meseand better work for (ied, the Church and the Race must be done. ‘The door of opportunity for service was never opened wider than now, ‘The young people must be aroused and awakunad tothe pryileges that are theit. Arise tor the day is parsing, While yeu be dreaming on; Soup brothers are cased in armoi, Att forth tothe tight are gone; A placein the ranks awaits you, Bich man haaa part te play, The past and future are nothing, Tit the taco of the stern tu day. ‘Therefore, whe young people of the Sth Episcopil District, compris: ings the States of Missourt, Kanaan, Nebraski, Colorado, Utah, O.egon, Wyoming, Arizoni, Montana, New Mevice ‘Ket, Warhington and Cal fornia aie willed apen to meet in a Young Peoples’ Couventian, in neordince with the actiona of the Miveourt, North Mixonri, Kanwts und Colorade Conferences at their tnt wenmione, deciding: that a Young Ponple’ Meeting should be held in he Pistriet Suid Convention to woheld at Allen Chapa, Kanais ‘uy, Mo. July 3,6 7 anda, for he purpose of creetims a decper nteteet and srouming a ereaeren- hnsitem in the work of the Chiach nd Race, Youre for the Cause, Rov oR, Pinte, Her, Bo, Peek, Ro A 1. Word. Mire Motte Ofiser, Mrs. Catharine “Cian, Mase Ambit corn, Mise Bertha aol, We Gt ie-ton, Bebop A, Grint, Chur nan, We Caldwell, Seeretaryy--|) ‘ommntter, . ! Kineas City, Ma, Mobo 1, Dene, LIBEREY. Mo. Mis, bo1. VS Salton law been slightly andieposed, David Dickow spent sneday an Kana Cry, Mik Rose Collin entertained the Ladies sewong Chil on Vriday afternoon, ‘Phe meeting wax ested te order hy the prrvndont, Mae Wan, Capps, Attar Dingoes Mow Collie we ved teletiqoe lancheon Mis, Hichel Chiy, wate of Potes Clay, departed thin hfe on Friday, Fels toy atte: an illners of never il Fels, She wan ninety-ccven years old, Jewing vemter, daughter, aon and a hurt of frienty to moun her lors, Hey, Brown ottenated at the funeral services which wee held at the AMOR. chunch, of which she hal been a menber xlnce itn ongine isstion, After *IKCY yearn of most eacmplary Christiim hfe the change tame peacefully and hur demiae wan valm, MrePeirley Manso in quiteatt, Henry Pearly and wite ae the proud parcnte ofa baby boy. Rey, Clay, of Sit, Zion Baptist chureh, has returned hame, after ppending a week assisting in jeligs iona wervices elsewhere, j Fa Fn PUR LR PUL BUM BURUAU AULA, Kan Pd x Univ ity, * . Western University, ‘ | QUINDARO,KANSAS A | apne j ‘ pat The K ee vee Paget Great ‘ a. Ss CX 2 #aucauona j ‘ZZ oa gb Ec - RN ae “ €. € A LS Sl S Yastituuon j WY mae ag a FS. ior ans as ~~ 7 | (LbeBa LEON PAC AAR 7, ete eee ema ana the West ere "anal fi Depa sian Z u i ‘ | AL IMR ie xf epariments — sty 22 (bh S| UB Te ie ns 14 eit TH = tf 4 at Ei ig BD Theological, y A Se Th ee a Ce “Cito ¢ TTR an reieromermemig ORCC TDL iat Sub-Normal and een Seana ha Pe ay wey tpl State Normal, ¥' x¢ samara rt ET AN N yj xf Ghe Leading and Best Ynstitution of its Kind in thes (Great Yest. A, CCERSES '#dvantages Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor- Splendid Location, Heathful Cihnate, Good Ine mal, Musleal Clnstrumenia ted “Vocs including flare, fuences and Thorough Teachers, Capeaty, Fisgadietunien tune con, Information ¥ Stenography and Typewnting, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and For terms, prices and all inducements offered, vf Hain Bewing, Cooking, laundering, Farming aud Gardening. write to ¥ ° : WILLIAM T. VERNON. A. M., D. D. President Phones { Office—Bell—“White’4302..00..Rendence—Bell—" West" 15, » ~ a 6 ot 8 aed ed ~ eh, Gs Os Sa 9 et SO ae —eh 4 MEMPIUS. TENN, Mre. F, Austin has returned fromm avaitwith her mother, Mra, Anns Lee, at Brownayille, Mr J. Harrneon whe hae bees seriously i] for the pet three months, ix improving nicely. Mise Katie L, Jordan, one of the ty perctters at the Edward L, Simon Printing Co, met with a serious acentout, her hand being caught in a plow which was running ata very rapid npeed. She was unable tu be out last week, dG Greene hae returned froin havon, Mine, where he was called toattud the funeral of his «ieter, Muss Carrie Greene, Mesdaines Susie Johnson aml Pa tierce Warr of Colleersville, are guests of Aire, Ss. Ware un Bender Ham Cox a weronaly ill, Mis, Louvenia Carter has moved to Birmingham, Ala, where she willmake ber future bome, amc Johuson of Etters Station, wasn the esty recently. Mon. WH. Norrell has gone ta Hot Springs, Ath, where she will stop for the neat three weeks, Mra, PY Jonea haw gone onan pxtenerve trap and will viewtat New Drlean, St. Louis, Waco, ‘Tex., and other points, returning home about May 1, Mie, B, May in very ill, We sish her a speedy recovery. Master E. Derrick of Durant, Wine, is visiting with bis aunt, Mie. Lela Derrick, Mim. Ebbie Reid i« very ill at her ome on Pontotoe street. Mrs. Lisvie Bell of Nashville, ix topping with Mre. Gertrude Bell. Mix. Ada Bowden has teturned tom a pleasant vieit with Mra FE. | Rezera at Jackson, Mrs. kh. E. Scruggs who ia en- aged in teaching at Kerraville, pent Saturday and Sunday in the ity with her husband, who greatly ajoyed the vieit, SJobn Hall of Big Creek, Ark, ae in the city recently buying his pring stock of yoods, LINCOLN, NEB, The cafe of Ry W, Mitchell war the mene of rad’ant granduer on last Monday evening, the ovcasion being a party tendered by Rt. W. Mitchell and wifevomplimentary to their sister, Mra. ‘I, W. Bolin of Deadwued, 8.0. The dining room was thrown open, the tables were decorated with cat lowers, and light refreehment were served the guests by 1. D. Hoaston and Minsce Maude Vaancl, Florenve Uawktne and Goldie Murray, The yneste were Rev. WT. Biggzere and wife. T. W. Coleman and wife, Beny amin Lewis and wife, 2 Murry and wife, W. Woods and wife, Meadamee J. W Cooley, OFF. Burckhirdt. HL. M. Willits, Clara Shipanan, Katie filaves, Mewrs, W, Bell, WoW, Moly. COR, Bennett hae sold han tanch wagon te WO, Kamp, and. wall coon ge inte the lanch ceunver Fvcasiess | Pravk Witlameand wife gave an attcrnodn patty atthear heme let Thateday in henor of Messrs, Batley, Henderson amd speare of Topeka, Kansas, Phe aaeve Eyprogram given at the Mt Zien Baptist chateh Lest sunday evening was corned out asarianged and the musict! celections, papers, elect readings and addres were commendable, and much enjoyed by the large audience prevent. “Those hind of progratus werve to refiesh the suinds religiously, intel curly and iuorally and should be given more often, The sunday school will render a progrim on the third Sunday at 12:30 p.m, Mr. Pierce, formerly cook at the Mitchell cafe, has gone to Montana aud 5. 1’. Kemp is now the cook at that popular cafe Miss Maude Vannel entertained friewis on Wednesday eveniag of ant week in honor of Messrs.Speare, | Henderson ard Bailey of Topeka. | Rev, G. E. Trower preaches his | ‘trewell sermon next Sanday night | ind will leave for Ardmore, 2 'T\, | wat week to attend the M,E, annual | euference, “KANSAS CITY, KAS, Chis 1. Cave and wife of bit Freeman ave, enjoyed a pleasant visit from the Holiness band of the A.M. E. church Tuesday evening. The bind brought sunshine to the home, They sing, prayed and exhorted, led by Mra. J. Woodfork, After apending a few hou praising and glorifying Grad, they aang toe Juxvlogy, «ad left a benediction, pronuunced by Rev. EB. Bailey. ANNOUNCEMENTS, d. J, Hodgons announces himeelf a candidate for Register of Deeds, subject te the Republican primanee, Tge6, Matt 1 Camptell annornces hie candidacy tor Brobate dudge rub ject te the Republican primaries, March to, 1806, WoL Weber announes himself a candidate for County ‘Treasurer subject to the Republicun ) trannies, March 10, tyol Geu, A Huron announces btnelt a candidate tor Probate Judge subs ject to the Hepobhean primaries March 10, 1906 J.C. Holland announces bir can idacy for Kepreventative fromm the Thirty minth legielative cistnet, sub jJectto the Repobhean primaries, March 1h, 106, subject tothe Repubhcan prima: ries tu be heat Match 10th. rac6, I am a candidate tor re election to the legislature from the ‘Thirty math district which comprises the sixth precinct «f, and the recent additions tu the Second ward, all of the Fitth atl Sixth wards of Toy eka, and all ot the country routh of the river, Ronerr Stone, Geore W. Veale. Sr. hereby an novneee he candidacy for County Treasucer, subject tothe Republican pomanes, March 10th, 106, J.B. Shaffer anueuncex bis can dhdacy for Register at Deeds, enb- fect to the Republican primaries, March Joth, 1206, T. N, James announces himseli as candidate for County Commumetwner of the First distnet, which comprises the dietrict north of the river, A. E. Dickinsonson announces himself as candidate for Member of the Legislature trem the Thirty: seventh ditriut. . ) Thereby announce myetif a can- idate for sheriff, enbject tu the | Republican primance, | Rome Cons, cree I hereby announce myself a can didate for Shernff, eubject te the Republican primaricn. JounM, Wiskenson, G, W. Bette announces himeelf acandidate for Sheriff, subject to the Republican primaries, 1906, Stanley Med)hcott, deputy County Treasurer, announces himself a can didate for the office of County Treas: urer; subject to the Republican pri- manies, 19¢6, A.M. Baird announces himeelf ae acandidate fr Register of Deeds subject to the Repubbean prin asics March 10, 1903. J. R. MeNary announcee himeell acond date for County Attarmey subject tu the Republican primaries, 1906 Harry Nichols ann: unces hineelf secanddate for Register of Doeda, aubyeut to the Bepubl cen primazies, Neé, Tanta gandidate for neintnation fur Coonty Attianey hy the Rep ube Ikan prmanes ef Shawnee County, Frank H, Fostrr, | de Th. Waynes aumouncer lie cane hidacs for cunty ccm mina uet, pubs tect to the Repubhean primaries, 1906, HE 1, Monroe, deputy County Clerk, ea candidate for County Clerk, subject tu the Republican primaries, 1006 Wall Van Orsdol announces his candidacy for County Clerk, eubject tothe Republican promaries George A. Huron 1s a candidate for Probate Judge, subject to the Republican primaries. Thereby announce imyaell a cane didate for the office of Hagister of Deeds, eubject to the Republican primary, --Jous L, Howann Mort Hutcheson announces bis candidacy for Kepresentative fiom the Thirty seventh district, subject to the Republican primaries, March ‘roth 1906 JILIN. Stewart anuouncee himeclf a vandidete for County Comiis- sioner, Firet Dixtant, North Side, eubjeet to Republican Primaries, Mareh 10, [906. | FOR RENT: 20 or 26 acres of good land, a good honwe and barn, a ip an ial place for gardening and chicken raming, One mile and ahalf from the corporation ne, Enguire at Tuk Prainnganas office, —_—— A Special Holiday Gift. S 10 THE LEGPARI‘S $1018 By KELIY MILD ES, Howard Univeresty, Washington D & An able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, }r.,!upon the Negro race. Every Negro man, woman and child should read it: Mailed copy lhc, Bend to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO., QUINDANO, KANS Miss Mattie Warren and James City, Mo., the bride elect of Fred Mothell were united in the bonds of matrimony, Thursday evening, Feb. 22, at the home of the bride's parents on Quincy street. Rev. Norris performed the ceremony. We wish them a long, happy and successful the final knot will be tied. marraige life. P. M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. L. DIRIND. TOPEKA, KANSAS BELL PHONE 1001 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A. M 12 M to 4 P. M Ind. Phone 969. 7 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Resuming Physician of the Knights and Ladies section. Special Attention to diseases of women and private diseases O. A. TAYLOR, M. D 921 Maunsa Ave Both Phone 774 Oalla answered day and night. Office Hours {2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Residence 1531 Van Buren Office over Lee's Drugstore 921 Kna. Ave NEWS OF THE WEEK. Everything first class at Big B's. Mr. V. Ridley is ill at his home on Oak Street. Big B, the chicken king, 1300 Quincy street. Don't fail to help the Cumberland band. Te recently organized W. T. M. M. club has disbanded. Prof. Walter Gray, of Atchison, was in the city Saturday on business. Miss Laura Harlan of Kansas City was in the city last week visiting her sisters and also to attend the Ivy party. Mrs. J. M. Wright returned from Kansas City Saturday accompanied by her sister, Mrs, Leon Jordan and little son. Mrs. John Thompson and two youngest children left Sunday for a six month's visit with relatives in Springfield, Mc. Mrs. Anna Hodges of Denver, Colo., returned home Tuesday after spending a week in the city visiting relatives and friends. The Ladies Shamrock club met with Mrs. Peak last week. They will meet with Mrs. Porter March 6, at 2007 West Tenth street. Mrs. Cora Shepherd is slowly improving from a operatio performed at Stormant hospital last Sunday morning, Dr. O A. Taylor enciating physician. Misa Speer, of Des Moines, Ia., and Mrs. Smith, of Chicago, were entertained with a dancing party at Guy'a Hall, shrove Tuesday. The hall was beautifully decorated and a most enjoyable time was had until twelve o'clock. Mrs. F. A. Hodges. of Denver, was the guest of honor Monday evening at a whist party given by Miss Ogeal Wilson and Mrs H. H. Choteau at the home of the latter. A two course luncheon was served after which all departed having spent a pleasant evening. Miss Leona Talbert entertained Tuesday evening at a five course dinner at her home, 1915 Harrison, complimentary to Mrs. Hodges of Denver. Souvenir card and carnations were presented to each guest who was a partaker of a superdelicious repast Miss Mattie Warren and James Mothell were united in the bonds of matrimony, Thursday evening. Feb. 22, at the home of the bride's parents on Qvincy street. Rev. Norris performed the ceremony. We wish them a long, happy and successful marraige life. Measrs. John Price, Dean Buck ner who is attending Kansas University, Misses Anna Copeland, Beatrice Hoyt and Mrs. Corinne Eagleson of Lawrence, Mrs. Belle Murray of Atchison and Mr. Phillips of Kansas City were the guests of Mrs. Robt, Buckner last week and also attended the Mardi Gras party given by the Ivy club. A Live Wire Every nerve is a live wire connecting some part of the body with the brain. They are so numerous that if you penetrate the skin with the point of a needle you will touch a nerve and receive a shock-pain it is called. Aches and pains come from a pressure, strain or injury to a nerve; the more prominent the nerve the greater the pain. When the pain comes from a large nerve it is called Neuralgia whether it be the facial nerves, or the heart, stomach, sciatic or other prominent nerve branch. To stop pain, then, you must relieve the strain or pressure upon the nerves. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills do this. "I suffered intense pain, caused by neuralgia. I doctored and used various medicines without getting relief until I began taking Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills. They did me more good than all the medicines I ever used. They never fall to cure my headaches, and their use never leaves any bad after effects." 857 W, 41th Ft, Erie, Pa Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Plite 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 cente. Never sold in bulk Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Mrs. America Roundtree is seriously ill this week. The Bridge club will meet at the residence of Mrs. John Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Turner are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mrs. Winnie Patterarn is ill at her home, 15th. and Coandler streets. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Slaughter are the proud parents of a baby girl born Thursday, March 1. Rev. David Sims, today took his beparture for Wilbertforce, where he will complete his ministerial education. Mrs. Anna Thompson will entertain tonight complimentary to Miss Speer of Des Moines and Mrs. Smith W. Love. of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Comb at 1013 Kansas Ave, and his brother. George Love who is quite sick. There will be a grand entertainment March 21. at the First African Baptist church. J. Mord Allen will be present and everything new and up to date. The Willing Workers club will meet next Tuesday, March 6, with Mrs. R. H. Wade. All members and friend are earnestly requested to be present. The I. O. of G. S. and D. of S. Lodge will celebrate their 59th birthday Friday evening, March 9. A very interesting program will be rendered. Admission free. We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us in the death of our son and brother also for the many beautiful floral offerings. REV. R. BARTON AND FAMILY. The St. John A. M. E. church sewing circle met Wednesday at the church and a delicious lunch was served for rocts. The ladies will be delighted to have you come and spend a dime with them. Miss Cora N. Evans of Kansas City, Mo., the bride elect of Fred Newman, was the guest of his mother and sister last Sunday. She will remain in the city for a few days, after which she will join Mr. Newman at Minneapolis, Minn., where the final knot will be tied. Mesdames Penman and Wilson, proprietress of the People's Cafe, 105 West Fifth Street, are among the leading caterers of the city, and if you wish a delicious dinner of such as turkey, duck, goose and other good things that go with it, call on them. They serve regular meals through the week at reasonable prices and everything is up to date and appetizing. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. OFFICE: 18 West Okmulgee Avenue. Muskogee, Indian Territory. 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 bus res custns approhct 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. Mrs. E. A. Smith, of Chicago, is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grandpre. O. J. Dunbar, of Chicago arrived in the city last week and will remain until the 1st of May. Tom Morton and sister Winifred of Atchison, attended the party given b) the Ivy club on the 23rd. Miss Spears, of Iowa, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Smith who resides at Second and Jackson streets. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson spent last week visiting relatives and friends in Carbondale and Burlin game. NOTICE. To the colored people of Georgia. Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and other southern states. We are in receipt of a communication from Mr. W. G. Byrd, 675 Hood St., Portland, Ore., who says that excellent opportunities are now offered for progressive colored men and women who wish to improve their opportunities. There is great demand for them, as the white people of that section of the country are getting tired of Japs and Chinamen; they do not want anything but progressive and industrious colored men and women. No loafers or those who idle the year around need look towards Oregon, as the laws are very strict against that class and are rigidly enforced. I strikes us very forcibly that the colored people of these states who wish to better their condition should go to a state like Oregon, where the laws are more equally interpreted. The schools are mixed, the laws are administered according to justice, and seclusion, if ever, do the people judge by the color when it comes to business. Take advantage of this opportunity and scatter over the great West. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. The above named defendant will take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Ruth Coursey, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect of duty; and that he must on or before January 13th, 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 COURSEV, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY. CAPITAL. $100,000. NESS backed by men who have pounded business basis according to the all that any THINKING MAN would Rising Sun F EXACTLY FILLS THE once against FIRE and LIGHTNING rise, Live Stock, Farm Implement. ORD, President. H. N. JOHN PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Laura Friedrick, Plaintiff, No.23624. EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. 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 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, non-support and cruel and inhuman treatment, and for costs of suit. Laura Friedrick, Plaintiff, By Jan. C. Salyor, her attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. FOR... SALE A PROSPROUS BUSINSS in the best town in Kankan. 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. Mr. John Bliss, my partner, is a perfect gentleman, and my person buying my interest which is half, would not regret the investment. Come see for yourself on address Foster Williams 1024 S. WAINE STREET, COFFEYVILLE, KAS. Fraternal Headquarters Gentlemen's Buffet. WINES AND LIQUORS. ED. BRADFORD, Proprietor. 301 Independence Ave. KANSAS CITY. : MISSOURI. proven their ability to succeed in business the regular business customs appropriate to wish: Fire Insurance Co. THE PRESCRIPTION. ING on Houses, Household Goods, Office ents, Grain, Baggles, Wagons, Harnes, NSON, Secretary. J E JOHNSON, LM.Penwe Under Both Phones 192 51 FOR SALE A fine corn and cotton farm Guthrie, 90 acres in culti- good timber land. A 2-roo stable. The timber on this for it, 1 1/2 miles to a colored $2500. Will accept a pa- down and give liberal terms. For further information add C. S. F GU --- Everything in the line of groceries can be found at Big Bax. Any information concerning Agnes Ross Orrington, to morly of Topeka, but who went to Denver in 1902, will be gladly received by Mrs. Mary L. Price, 512 N. Jackson street, Topeka, Kans. J W. Edmonds who is employed at the State Printing plant has be come one of the most prosperous property holders in Topeka. He has added some valuable property to his list this week by purchasing two lots, east front on Tyler street, Douthitt tract No 2 Our young colored men had better follow Edmond's example and put their money in real estate. Ed Greer returned home for a few days last week, after being out an inspection tour with the division superintendent, D. E. Cain. They were in Memphis, Chicago and leading cities of Texas. Mr. Greer, who is very fond of hunting, went out and secured a few prairie chickens with that gun that never fails to bring them down when once sighted by him. J Hanker Smith, who is trimming whiskers in Helena, Mont., writes a friend on this paper that his blades are in good shape and that he is doing fine and further says, "I often think of sunny Kansas, and boys, while waiting for a fresh crop of whiskers to spring up, I feel awful queer when my mind wanders back to the old home." Look for Joe any time, as the fever has struck him and a regiment of soldiers could not prevent his return to Kansas. First class in every particular. Prompt LE utten farm, 7½ miles from in cultivation, balance A 2-room house and a per on this farm will pay a colored church. Price apt a payment of $500 normal terms on the balance. ation address S. FOWLER, GUTHRIE, OKLA. A fine corn and cotton farm, 71 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. 11 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 Attorney for Plaintiff. Edward Wright, Plaintiff. Artist: I. S. Curtis. Clerk District Court. By Anna M. Tilbon, Deputy Clerk. 511 Quincy Street We handle more chickens and eggs than any other store of our size in Topeka. G.A Bigbee. John Houston Barton, son of Rev. Robert Barton was accidently killed by a Missouri Pacific freight train last Saturday morning at Seventh and Adams street. He was 26 years of age at his death and was born at Reddville, Tenn. and brought to Topeka by his parents when four months old Mr. Barton leaves a father, mother, sisters and brothers and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at Brown's Chapel, Rev. Edwards officiating. The remains were interred in the Topeka cemetery. Peace be to his ashes. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Edward Wright, Plaintiff, Fannie Wright, Defendant. The above named defendant will take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff, Edward Wright, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and that she must on or before the 28th day of March, 1906, plead or answer to the petition filed by the plaintiff in the above named court or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment tendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. W. I. Jamison, E Montgomery hereby announces himself a candidate for Councilman from the Fourth ward, subject to the Republican primaries March 10th. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of J. C. Brown for Secretary of State. William Green announces his candidacy for Councilman from the Third ward, for a second term, subject to the Republican primaries LOCAL NEWS. The minister of Pompey Merri weather was led at the First Aireal Baptist Church Sunday afternoon on behalf by Rev Carr and Rev. Holen. He was a member of the Old Friars' lodge which attenued him only First African Baptist Church service will be at 10 am and 4 pm. Preaching of the pastor Communion will be administered after the morning service. Salute to school and C.B. society. Meet at other usual hours. All are earnestly requested to be present. Miss Lester, John Butler and Robert Relling entertained a reception Monday evening at a compimentary to their sister, Mrs K A Holges, Denver. The decorations, which were pink and white, added much the beauty and beauty of the occasion. About one hundred and twenty five ladies called during the afternoon and were delightfully entertained by music and conversation after which a delicious lunch was served. Hou J H B Taylor received word from Coal Gate, Indian Territory, Monday evening informing him that his brother, Thomas had been seriously injured in the mines at that place Tuesday evening, Harry Taylor, another brother left for that place to look after the injured man. It is earnestly hoped that his injuries are only slight and that he will soon recover --- St John A M E Church will have preaching and holy communion at 11 o'clock Sunday morning Sunday School at 1 p.m. and Allen League of C.E at 6:30 p.m. and the asman, "The Imperishable Name," at 7 p. The individual communion service which was introduced on the first Sabbath of February will be continued by vote of the officiary of the church Herewhere on this issue you will find the memorial upon the death of Miss M. M. Mitchell, the founder of the Mitchell Owl Holk's and Orphan's Home of the Negro race. Miss Mitchell was a deserving Christian at ardourous worker for the cause of humanity. The good deeds that she accomplished for the orphan and the likeness of the race in never be forgotten. The people of Iowa would should take initiative to protest wars, creating a monument in commemoration of her great work. Peace be with us. We pray the Lord's mighty race up some one on the work she so nobly can 1111 PEOPLE - FORUM Nostay March a will be Loved on Day at the People's Forum They are determined to make this a ban new day in the last try of the Forum At a clock the program will be opened by an anthem by the C. M. E choir Invocation Chorus Choir Education of the Head Miss Ine Wood Miss Cyrene Smith Education of the Heart Miss Lillian Jeltz Education of the Hand Miss Willa Merriweather Mrs R Wade Lafay, Quartette Mrs McClain Miss H Hawkins Miss B Hawkins All are asked to be present next Sunday. Come and the ladies will certainly entertain you. NOTICE. To the Public The Cumberland Boy Band will give give a spelling contest at Chile's Hall at 12th and Washington streets, Wednesday evening. I appeal to every friend of the band to help us. If you can't attend please buy a ticket of one of the boys. We must raise $40. Will you help us? Have we 400 friends in Topeka who will buy one ticket apiece? I Topeka have at least one colored band. You're for the boys. A BLOW AT THE SOUTH Washington, Feb'y 26 — Representative Keifer of Ohio introduced in the house today a bill to cut down the representation in the house on account of the disfranchise ment. The proposed as follows. Aabama, 4. N. Carolina, 7 to 9. Florida, 2. Georgia, 11 to 6. Louisiana, 7. 3. Mississippi, 4 to 8. North Carolina, 10 to 6. South Carolina, 7 to 3. Tennessee, 10 to 8. Texas, 16 to 12. Virginia, 10 to 6. Y M C A NOTES J. F. Moreland, traveling secretary of the International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations, will address the mass meeting for men at Metropolitan Hall Sun- 1. 1 WORKLANE. day, March 1 His subject is "One Thing Lacking" The Central Association quartette will assist with the music The people of Topeka are graateful for the appointment of Mr. A K. Rodgers, postmaster, and Mr. A. Newman, assistant postmaster. They assumed the duties of office March 1. These two gentlemen are active and energetic business men, and the postoffice of Topeka will now be conducted on a good, safe plan, and there will be no just cause for complaint in the future. We congratulate Judge Guthrie the retiring postmaster, upon the success he has had in bringing the office up to its present high standard, which is first class in every particular Mr. Rodgers and Mr. Newman are deserving men who have been active in the support of the Republican party for years and have earned the recognition given them PUBLICATION NOTICE Ford Bros. Mfg. Co. & Corporation You are hereby notified that you have seen me before I. L. Wright, a justice of the peace, within an for Sooner township, Shawnee County, Kansas, an action pending in said court in which George I. Stoker is plaintiff and you are defendant for the recovery of $18,000 on account of legal services rendered you by said plaintiff in your retainer and that in said action the Arnold Drug Co. a corporation of North Topeka, Kansas, has been summoned to answer as garnishee as to its indebtedness to you and that said garnishee has filed its answer in said cause admitting an indebtedness to you in the sum of $30,000, that said cause has been set for trial on March 31st, 1906, at 9 o'clock a.m. of said day, and that unless you appear and defend against said action judgment will be rendered against you for said sum of $18,000 and the costs of this suit, and said garnishee will be ordered to pay into court the money in its hands belonging to you to satisfy such judgment and costs. GEORGE E. NICKER, Plaintiff ALLER. LOS F. WRIGHT. Justice of the Peace F. st., published March 2, 1961 C. E. Anderson, pool and Billiard C. E. Anderson, pool and Billiard Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When in Pittsburg, call on him. H. I. Monroe, who now holds the office of deputy county clerk, is a candidate for the office of county clerk, subject to Republican primary March 10. He is a man who has earned his own livelihood, educated and cared for himself since left an orphan when a mere boy, by the death of poor parents. He was then without anything before him but carrying at bod and other manual work, from which he succeeded in rising until now he is an educated, courteous gentleman, well worthy of any honest Republican's vote. If Mr Monroe secures the office he seeks there will be nothing to regret on the part of his constituents. Mr Van Orsdale, who announces himself as candidate for county clerk is one of the old residents of Shawnee county and has lived on no north side for years. He is now teacher in the district schools. He is a staunch Republican and has assisted many to office and now seeks his friends and those he has assisted to return the favor. Mr. Van Orsdale is a deserving young man, a Christian and courteous gentleman and if elected to the office of county clerk, the people will have no cause to regret their choice. Samuel G. Jimmerman, who anounces himself candidate for county clerk subject to Republican primary March 10, is a self made young man and worked himself up from the position of office boy. He has been a resident of Shawnee county for twenty eight years having come to Kansas when three years of age. He is a man of refinement and has had considerable experience, T. having been educated at the Topeka Business college Mr. Zimmerman has never been out of employment a day in his life. He is a courtesan and polite gentleman and is now employed by the trustees of the Devin estate as bookkeeper and stenographer NOTICE. A primary election will be held in the First Congressional District of Kansas, on the tenth day of March 1900, for the purpose of nominating the Republican candidate for Congress in such district to be voted for if the general election in 1900, and the candidate receives the highest number of legal votes at and primary election, in and district, shall be the candidate at and general election. Such primary shall be held in each county under the direction of the Republican Central Committee of such county unless such committee shall fail to act, in which case it shall be conducted in such county by the Congressional committee, and the polls shall be opened in the several voting places in the wards of the cities and towns and in the townships and counties, from 2 o'clock until 6 o'clock p.m. of said day unless otherwise provided by the committee in charge. The committee in charge shall designate the judges and clerks except that each candidate for the nomination of Congress shall have the right to designate one judge and one clerk at each voting place. If the judges and clerk designated are not present at the time the pools should open the Republicans present may elect Republican electors of the precinct to conduct and election. Immediately upon the closing of the polls the other one conducting the same at each voting place, shall canvass the votes cast for the respective candidates for Congress and Congressional committee and certify, in writing, the names of each candidate voted for and the number of votes cast for each candidate and such certificate with the ballots shall be properly scaled and delivered to the County Central committee. If the primary is conducted by the county committee or to the chairman of the Republican Congressional committee if conducted by such committee. Only such names shall be printed on the tickets as are certified by the chairman of the Congressional committee and the tickets in each county shall be upon the same quality of paper and in the same style and such ballots and no other shall be used in said primary which shall be conducted as near as practicable in accordance with the law relating to general elections, but no booth shall be required. Each county shall have the right to elect a member of the congressional committee for the ensuing two years who may be voted for upon the same ballot with the candidates for Congress but no candidate for such committee man shall have his name printed upon such ballot except the same is certified by the chairman of the Congressional committee. All Republicans who will be entitled to vote at the general election of 1900 and all persons who will pledge to support the Republican candidate at such general election shall be entitled to vote it said primary. It will be the duty of the County Central committee, upon receipt of the returns from the several precincts in the county, to forthwith certify and send the same to the chairman of the Congressional committee at Topeka. ARTHUR CAPPER, Chairman. J. M. BACON, Secretary. STERLING, KANS. Rev O. H. White of Dodge City, was visiting his sons Saturday; and returned home Sunday. Levi Brown, wife and little son, of Fort Dodge, were visitors here for the past two weeks. Mrs. B. N. White is just getting over a severe attack of the grippe. The M. C. will meet with Mrs. Ellen Kerns, Thursday at 3 p.m. The Allen Christian Endeavor league met on Sunday evening with Clifton Barnett as president and David White as secretary. It will meet every Sunday evening, at 6 p.m. and everybody is invited. Mr and Mrs I. N. White entertained at supper Saturday evening, in honor of Mr. White's father, O. H. White. John Wolenham has been all for some time and is no better. Rev. Barnett went to Dutchinson Monday, on business. There was a social at the church Saturday evening and I quite a crowd present. HUTCHISON The Lydian Society will meet on Tuesday afternoon, at the residence of Mrs H. L. Jones, on Avant C. East Mrs. Harry Adams arrived here Sunday, from Newkirk, O T to visit her sister, Mrs Lucy Jones, of 1043 Second Avenue, East A Sims, proprietor of Rock Island Restaurant has offered for the past few days. On account of the cool weather attendance at the Second Baptist church was small on Sunday The Lydian society met last week with Mrs. W. L. Graver. After business was transacted a delightful three course luncheon was served. The B. B. club will meet next Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. G. Sanders, 222 Fifth Ave., West. Mrs. Alice Brock and mother, Mrs. P. Pope, were the guests of Mrs. Nancy Johnson, at dinner on Sunday. Monroe Woods, of Coffeyville, passed through the city last week, on his way home. The infant child of V.O. Anthony and wife is up and around again after a light siege of chicken porz. John Croomer arrived in the city Monday, from Pueblo, Colorado, to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Annie Scott, of Colorado, who has been visiting relatives and friends, left on Sunday night for Dodge City to visit Mrs. Davis another sister. Geo Harrison left Sunday night for St. Louis, Mo., to attend the bedside of his brother. MANHATTAN. The union revival meeting at the A M E church has just closed with a grand success. Some twenty-five or more have been converted or reclaimed and each church in the city has been greatly benefitted. Rev B. F. Swindell is enjoying a visit from his mother, of Liberty, Mo. Mrs Eliza Burry is visiting her daughter; Mrs Rev Williamson, of Norton, Kas. Mrs Pryie Inmau is enjoying a visit from her niece, of Kansas City Kansas. Mrs Josephine McCucheon and children, of Waubunsee, visited on Sunday her sister in law, Mrs Dirk Mitchell. Mrs James Alexander returned from Louisville, Ky., where she attended the sickness and deathbed of her sister, Mrs Eliza Gaddy. Mr Eli Cruse, of Topeka, visited recently in the city. Little Burnie Pitts is recovering from an accident, which occurred a week or so ago. While hunting with some other boys he was shot in the hip. Mrs Carrie Gree is quite ill at her home. Third and Yum streets. GALENA, KANS Miss Daisy Cole, of Baxter, was among the Galena visitors Saturday. Mack Kinney came down from Columbus Saturday morning. Mr Johnson Willis and wife, of Varek, transacted business here last week. King Wright, of Baxter, was one of the visitors to Galena Thursday. Roy Flemming, of Joplin, was the guest of Miss Blanche Burnett, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Minnie Kwing left Sunday for Harrisonville, Mo., for a short visit with friends. Mrs. Alexander and sister, Mrs. Maud Burnett, and Mr. Joseph Lark attended the installation of Knights of Pythias, at Joplin, last Monday e.e. J. H. Croft, of Weir City, in the guest of Geo. Ezell and wife. Molamer W. P. Wheaton and Florence Smith, of Bazter, were called to the city last week, owing to the illness of Mrs. U. Grant Smith. Willie Brown, of Columbus, was Russell G Wholesale One of the LARGEST in Oklahoma General Commi All MAIL ORDLR ATTENTION. You RUSSELL G 42nd First Street. When You Arrive in Kane Leave the Union Depot Un Russell Grocery Co., Wholesale and Retail. One of the LARGEST Negro enterprises in Oklahoma Territory General Commission Merchants ALL MAIL ORDLRS given SPFCIAL ATTENTION. Your Business Solicited RUSSELL GROCERY CO., 42nd First Street. CHICKASHA, I T LEKR D COLL HIK When You Arrive in Kansas City, Don't Leave the Union Depot Until You 'Phone F. J. WEAVER, F. J. WEAVER, The Locater H· will get you a room in any part of the city, and move your trunk FREE. Houses for rent. Roming Houses for sale. Satisfaction Guaranteed. List property with WEAVE HOME PHONE MAIN 6430 BELL PHONE MAIN 3357 OFFICE 911,0AK ST List property with WEAVER HOME THONG MAIN 0430 BELL THONE MAIN 3337 OFFICE 911 OAK STREET a Galena visitor Friday eve. The infant daughter of Mr James Watson and wife died Thursday. The funeral was attended Friday by Rev Louis Parks. Thornton Young, Sr., was in Lowell, Kans., Thursday, to see Morgan Cheatum, who is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Mrs Alice Watson, of Joplin, mo. spent Sunday afternoon in the city. W. J. I. Norman of Baxter, made a flying trip here the first of the week. Mrs Hill of Joplin, was the guest of Mrs Alexander, Sunday. F. Erell was in Columbus, Sunday, on business, owing to the illness of his cousin, P. Robbins. Madames Alexander and Ewing entertained twenty guests, at the residence of the latter, on Monday evening, in honor of Miss Lottie McCall, of Baxter Springs. The features of the evening were cards and dancing. A dainty three course luncheon was served. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET. BORRON, P. P. OSCAR ROUS FTFF, Sec AL. RODGERS Business Mgr. OLYMPIC CLUB. 910 Baltimore Ave. Kensington Cty No. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chas Smith ... Sam Varbrough Scotch children ... Kd Tipton Matt Holen ... Harn Jones Home-Phone 8913 Main. Open Day and Night Royal Cafe Regular Meals 15 Cents. B. ELDER, Grocery Co., and Retail. T Negro enterprises in Territory Session Merchants S given SPFCIAL. or Business Solicited GROCERY CO., CHICKASHA, I T Kansas City, Don't until You 'Phone --- WEAVER 911 OAK STREET --- Regular Meals 15 Cents. KANSAS CITY, MO PITTSBURG, KAS. E. Love and D. Gorham spent Sunday out of town. Little Harold Hogan has been ill for the past week but is now better. He is expecting his uncle, W. Bjrd, from Springfield, so, in the near future, with whom he will return home to spend the summer, and also join the members of the Blue Ribbon club on their summer outing rear the Rich mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Roper have moved to Girard. Mrs. C. Hogan has been sick for the last three days at her home on 10th street. The Booker T. Washington club is one of the grandest things that ever happened to the colored race in Pittsburg. Mrs. H. There has been very sick. We wish to announce the death of our mother, Mrs. N. J. Giant, who died last Sunday evening, Feb. 1N, at 9:45 p. m. Her funeral was preached last Thursday, Feb. 22d, at 2 p. m. at the c. M. k. church, by the Reve A. Berry and H. H. Spencer. Interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery, in Kansas City, Kan. She was a great church worker of the c. M. k. church at Emporia and also Kansas City, mo., having had our home in these cities for the last eight years. We also desire to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and attention shown in our sad bereavement of our beloved mother and for the beautiful floral offerings. And Husband, A. H. Grant. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES, The friends of education will be very much interested in the Report of Missouri Schools, recently published by Hon W. T. Carrington, the State Superintendent of Public Schools. The enclosed report on Lincoln Institute, submitted by President B. F. Allen, presents in masterly style the growth, development and needs of the institution, and will be highly appreciated by all who are looking to practical education as one of the most potent forces in race elevation. The young ladies of the Freshman class showed their patriotism by rendering a most excellent program on Washington's birthday, to which their teachers were invited. The entertainment was unique and the young ladies deserved much credit for their thoughtfulness. A concert will soon be given in the Auditorium, under the auspices of the Musical Department and at President Allen's request, complimentary to the citizens of Jefferson City. Without exception, citizens, both white and colored, are loud in praise of the musical talent of the institution. The college paper, the "Record," is out and contains many items of more than passing local interest. Copies of the Record are for sale at five cents each. Address President B. F. Allen, Lincoln Institute j LEAVENWORTH We the members of the Sunflower Baptist church called as pastor, Rev. S. A. Norris, 1171 North Fourth street, Kansas City, Kansas on Jan. 8 During his short administration, which expired Feb. 11, he raised $7197. His resignation was excepted as he was compelled to go south for his wife's health. Elijah Gillman, of St Joseph, Mo. in the city. Mrs. F. Webb entertained the ladies of the N. U. G. club on last Wednesday. An excellent dinner was served. Mrs J. M. Gillian, of St. Joseph, Mo., in the city. Miss Mable Jones is visiting relatves. Miss Katherine Shupe spent a few days in Atchison, visiting with relatives. Larson Green, who has been quite sick, is improving. Gillie Ward and Mrs. White went to Pittsburgh this week on business for the Baptist Sunday school. There will be an entertainment at the hall Wednesday night by the Mt. Hebron church. Everybody cordially invited to attend. L. W. Whitehead made a business trip to Pittsburgh yesterday. Services every evening at the Mt. Hebron church. Mrs. Olive Hamilton of Mineral is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Rev Pierce of Girard is preaching at the Baptist church this week. Mrs. Cobb went to Pittsburgh Tuesday. Robert Grayson and wife are the parents of a son. ur. murdock has returned from a business trip to Oklahoma. OLATHE. KANS. Miss L. M. Grump left last Friday for a few days' visit with relatives and friends at Eudora and Lawrence. C H McCollins of Kansas City, Kansas was the guest of W R Rollins and John Jenkins part of this week. Rev. Clay of Liberty, Mo. has been called to the pastorate of the Second Baptist church. W. R. Rollins attended the anti Lenten party given by the Elite club at Lawrence last Friday evening. Miss M. E. Proutt visited in Kansas City last week. The party given in Society hall under the auspices of the Catholic church was reported a grand affair. Music was furnished by Capitola Rollins. Mrs. Lizzie Lewis made a visit to Kansas City last week. Mrs. M. Botts is still confined to her bed. James Veale and wife of Holliday, Kans. are visiting Glossone Howland and wife. FRANKFORT, KANS. Mrs. G. W. Coffey is dangerously sick at her home in this city. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery, but her advanced age makes her recovery very doubtful. T. A. Hickman has closed his barber shop. He has been in business here many years and will be greatly missed at his old stand. Rev. L. F. Byron, pastor of the G M E church, is carrying on a revival. Miss Melinda Byron was a wel come visitor in Blue Rapids last week, the guest of her sister, Mrs Luvenia Harris. Mrs. Jome Clay entertained on Wednesday of last week at her home in the east part of the city. A most delicious luncheon was served at 5:30, after which the guests departed for their homes, declaring Mrs. Clay a most delightful entertainer. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS. A revival has been going on at the A. M. E. church this week. Abel Taylor, who has been sick for a week past, is able to be out Miss Mary Baker and John Robinson were married Saturday evening. miss Reta Hurley is visiting in Lincoln, Nebr. VINITA, I, T. Mrs. Georgia Plummer, formerly of Texas, but recently of Muskogee, was in the city in the interest of the Burral League of the United States. She was accompanied by Mrs. Wilson of South McAlester, I.T. Mrs. John Wallace of Big Cabin, I. T. was in the city Trulay on business. Miss Martha Lynch has returned home fro Newkirk, O. T., where she spent a week visiting friends. Miss Mary Lee of Springfield, Mo. will make her home in this city with Mrs. Richard Blake. John Williams has moved his billiard hall from the Choteau building to Jordan sstore room. Josh Vaughn goes to Muskogee today on business. Dr. J. D. Evans of Ft. Gibson registered at the Oak Leaf hotel Monday evening. Miss Mamie Lassely, formerly of Ft. Gibson, but recently of Tulsa, 1 Mme. De Vaul Vincent's School of high class tailoring Tutition reasonable. Write for information. Peoples Cafe PENMAN & WILSON, PROPRIFTORS. 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 STRLET When in Weir Stop at... The Red Star Hotel Boarding and Lodging Open Day and Night Mrs. Frances Harris. Proprietor. Washington @ Co., FINE GROCERIES AND MEATS New Phone 11A Old Phone 19A We make a specialty of Butter, Eggs and Country Produce. COR. FIFTH AND MICHIGAN AVE. LEAVENWORTH, KAS. R.J. Smith R. Lowry. When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Heao quarters Open day and nigh.. Refreshments of all kinds. 416 Cherokee Street. "THE KEYSTONE." RESTAURANT AND CAFE First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. R. S. STREET, Prop. 1204 K. EIGHTEENTH ST. was in the city Tuesday. Attorney L. T. Brown of Muskogee is in the city. Rev. James A. Watkins, who is carrying on a revival meeting at the A. M. E. church the past week has been very successful. Six converts have been added to the church. The meeting will continue until March 10. Henry Pack of Muskogee was in the city on business Monday. Mrr. Jim Reed and daughter, Cora from Chetopa, Kansas, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Williams. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mrs. Larimore of Muskogee, I. T. spent several days in the city. H. McClure and his wife, who was formerly Miss Mary De Priest, a teacher in Lincoln school at this place, are at their home on South street. Harry Johnson, who has not been so well, is rapidly improving. Mrs. Georgia Kelly Ogden of St. Louis was called to the bedside of her sister, Florence Kelly, who is ill. Mrs. Fannie Thompson of Topeka, is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. Sirens Thompson. Walter L. Majors, Springfield noted electrician, has moved his automobile barn to 214 Jefferson St. Mrs. J. S. Dorsey has been suffering from neuralgia. The members of the Blue Ribbon club entertained Wednesday evening at Palace hall and enjoyed a most royal time. Luncheon was served at 10.30, and had a happy effect on the guests, for afterwards speeches sparkling with wit were indulged in, one funny story suggesting another, until orators of unsuspected eloquence made merry the evening. There were some sweet voices among the merry makers and Prof. Payton's music always add to the congeniality of such an affair. T S HARDY, Pres. T B HARDY, Pres. GROSSON WASH, Jr. Reporter U R SMITH, Manager. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Dr E. Harrison, recently of Wichita, made a flying trip to Denver, Monday, 26th. Eureka No. 19, A. F. & A. M. expect to treat my or eight men to a big goat ride soon. His McIntyre, in his address to the old soldiers at the Lead Ave M. his much last week, speaking of the greatness of America said in effect, that it did not consist in the greatness of her crops nor in her stupendous industrial possibilities, which in themselves are insignificant but in the greatness of her men. Here he dwelt upon the characteristics of true greatness and contended that not truly great man could discriminate against his fellow man on account of difference of race, condition or color - that truly great man possessed characteristics too exalted to stoop to tacit so ignoble. He proceeded with burning eloquence to impress upon the minds of his hearers the necessity of cultivating and infusing into their fellow men this conception of greatness, so that in the near future this country can boost of being a nation of truly great men. Taking as an example of the truth of this proposition he referred to the countries of Judea and Samaria, though insignificant they controlled the destinies of the world. Comparing the wonderful influence of these insignificant countries upon the destinies of mankind with the almost unlimited possibilities of our country as a world power, as recognized by the nations of the earth, he saw no reason why, with a general recognition of these principles of greatness, we should not induce them to enter into a great national brotherhood, which should learn what no more. Mr James Cresby, recently connected with Richards and Pringle's minstrel troupe, has resigned from that organization and will locate in Albuquerque. Miss Kenty Combs, a musician of exceptional ability, recently arrived from France, has accepted a position as a pianist in our city. MEMPHIS, TENN. We are proud that some of the progressive colored ladies of Memphis have been astounded to the idea of opening a military department, which has been needed in that city for years. The sooner our colored people learn to go into business, thus furnishing employment for their daughters, and then patronize each other, the better it will be for us all. Every colored lady in Memphis, Tenn., who buys a hat should inspect Miss Jackson's stock without taking the trouble to look else where, for we measure she will be suited there. Rev. O. C. Mazwell, youngest pastor in the city and probably in the state, is getting along nicely at the St. Stephen Baptist church, the ATTENTION I will for a short time sell the song entitled, "MEET ME IN HEAVEN," This song appeals to everyone. Price per copy 5 cents post paid. Words and music. CHARLES CHILDS, Box 141, Lewis, Kansas. Miss Juanita Adams STENOGRAPHER and TYPLWRITER. I prepare legal documents, copy copyy, vermona, etc. No mana script too difficult for me to handle. Special attention given to out of town work. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call or write me at Twin PLAINDEADER Headquarters! WAITERS AND PORTERS' CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. ....... 814-816 Krausle St. ST. JOHNPH, MO PIANDRAKER bids him Godpeed Mrs W. L. Petty is on the sick list. T. J. Johnson, of Ponton, Minn., will be appointed to get the PAIN DEALER. Read it, it is a fearless defender of the Negro. RIDER OF THE PASTOR'S AVENUE OF GRYNTH MUSEUM Lady Petty 1900 Rev. Wm. Morgan makes good reports for Sunday and day collections Rev L. Low reported good service for Sunday collection 40 Dr A L. Holl. good service all day Sunday, collection 40 Rev W. H. Hard. reported good services Sunday Three additional collection Rev J. L. Bradshaw good service all day Sunday, collection $10 00 Rev R. T. Scott, good service all day Sunday, collection $ 15 Rev F. Thomas reported good service all day Sunday, 14 additions collection $14 00 Rev O. Maxwell, good service all day Sunday, collection $77.41 Rev J. M. Booker, good service all day Sunday, collection $15 25 Rev Longwood, foreign missionary, reports good service all day Sunday and bids the brethren good bye. He said that God had blessed him while in Memphis, and the Alliance pray God for him success. Rev L. Patterson, good service all day Sunday, collection $ 3.15 Rev J. C. Millum, good service one addition, collection $14.00 Rev H. E. Harris, good service all day Sunday, collection 65 Rev B. Bell, good service all day Sunday, collection $17.85 Rev J. W. Clay, good service all day Sunday, collection $16.15 ATCHISON, NOTES. Mrs Bertha Barnet entrained Friday afternoon complimentary to Mrs James Hill, of St Joseph. An excelledt two course luncheon was served. Those present were Mesdames Roy Harper, M. Bayless, Elza Henderson, E. D. Colbert, Misses Emma McSpadden, Etnel Porter, Corrinne Wilson and the guest of honor. A delightful time was reported. Miss Kate Sharp, of Leavenwroth, visited in the city a few days of last week Mrs B. Murray, Miss Winifred and Mr Thos. Morton attended the Ivy Masquerade in Topeka, last Friday night. When asked about it on their return they said "We had the time of our lives" Mrs Rebecca Saunders, one of the best milliners in the state, spent Sunday in the city. Misses Winifred Morton and Hattie Ingram entertained the Ladies Whist' club Saturday afternoon, at the home of the latter, in honor of Mrs James Hill, of St Joseph. The hours were very pleasantly spent in whist. Prizes were won by Miss Clothe Hunt and Mrs G. G. Brown, who presedted them to the guest of honor Ice cream and cake were served. Prof. W. E. Gray was in Topeka Saturday, on business. Fred M. Stonestreet. Stonestreet & Successors to J. Undertakers an Undertakers and Embalmers. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charlie Fenn Park 70 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. Tom Brown, Dres Gordon Gallus Kater Lippert R. Lottis, Sec. J. P. Phillips, Neward. AFRO-A MERICAN The most fashionable and up-to-date club house in the great Southwest. Theatre and professional headquarters. 126 W. DORLAS. WICHITA, KS. Oak Leaf Hotel Old friends all expected—New friends all all invited. G. E. Anderson, Pool and Billard Parlor. Cigarette and Tobacco. Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When in Pittsburgh give him a call. 205 EAST THIRD STREET. Rev.J.H.Richardson House Mover and Builder All work guaranteed. Prompt attention given to all out of town work. Res. Itihan Ave., South. Fort Pickering. Memphis 'Dhope 057 MEMPHIS TENN The Little Gem Restaurant. 100 MANNAN AVENUE a first class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigare. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. G. W. Hamilton. & Hamilton, J. M. Knight. nd Embalmers. 2 SOCIAL CLUB Post Smm Katy Lahood DENNIS HICKS, Doy VINIJA, 1. 7 Topeka, Kansas. 7 7 e i. tu . * PARSONS, KANS, | Wee. Ton Cavanaugh t+ till Cénfined to hee bed with pneumonia, A inaaqucride avelil waa given at the A M Ei church on the a2ad, aod a pleasant tune was had, Bev Wie Postins, 4 traveling evangelist wis tn the city the tiret ofthe week an presched sandy and Mon tay evening at the A MOK, church Theme k taal contacted hy the members 6 the People's Titerary Laat Toassdag eveaing drew ou very Verge attendees and added ne ected ot snesement for the ale tice "the Jefeudiat, Leroy Darke, wis areugned ont cluurge Wo deat legging, anl wie comet dy the featimong of tie wrtuasea nl he examine none by the ath orneya dicing, very qm terns. The atorneys ter the ilefense served notice ber a appeal, The paper hy Mies Ae Upsties, of Topeak wis rerd int diaetiael at the beat preeting of the Parente? Congress, The attention of the Congres wre ales etiled te the report the the proncypat of the Cbarth el deettaod, Mrs. Lani a Sackett [whee] wie doing things whitch ten led terete ind intenaity pie ateife anions the chiltren unter hor control Phas report saya chat Mra, Sackett wa one oeeesan ted her colored puptls Ueat they uaigit: le ercetet ant that afterwards ahe prieeetet in ne very anabt terms to atigmatie the caloref pupils snd Gecfsred that they were untit to atten | school with the whites, ete. Whe report has beet verted by some of the white children whe were free enough from preju fee to repeat tt, nbadded that they dud not believe whatabe wud. Rev A. Fatefaa, Res 4 Ds sage und Mr 4, W. Veeneh were appointed tea Comittee tu Investig te the report, Another matter which elvimed the attention of the Congtes was the ofenave attitule of the Vardons Daily san toward all the colored people here, which hia been maine taine! ever since the piper went into bands af ats present owners, The editor au charge iat earrat- hetfed fureling, whoe thoughts romind one of 8 weth minded parrot, Hiconly news of colored peopie is police court grinding, Qn the wriw that broke the ¢imel's Pack wae the metioce where a notorious prostitute invited, so they Bad one ofthe white poliemen to take awolk with her, “The editor of the sin took fierdish delight in referring tu ber asa ‘eolored dy.” The cocsred people of the ety ave Up Cr arma trust thin travesty of justice, which as ony one of many fnatanges ofthe hard Many have prib ap their subscriptions to this dirty tug and have ordre l ul from there heaes A committee at three eoneating of Meares OF Chiytes, Sameef Proneds and A ED Morton, wae appointed to frene a protest totheoa core ftoe pryarintebalf Of dhe © rigress JAS VikeeAs, NOM Mes Doolits sustth eonegtees gett Gather booms on Matraal ove Meo Remsen whoo dhes bow nak fot eras tteree months on iore aus aleve to Ser atc teure dy Past sand ay The D ogremsive clah met wath Mtay Pens Watterson Wednes lay events abet wah oat Ube laaane Mra Adlers an Tth street, Mra Wosers ie indisposed this week. Mra A Dayal wos waccessful io Tiistag over 674 at the banquet she serred Thurediy evemng of last week fur the benefit of the AM OE, church, On Sunday cvemog able catectvined a few fricuds from 9 to S%, her gueate boing thuae who se aly sagiated her at the binquot The roomed were cheorated with Tally, A dainty two course tanh wae aryl Vrsyer meeting wae held ar che Jomeof Min Legis au Grand we Tueo hay ecening Mrs Dred JLoustom entertain | few feos de at mleit Tueals, + A eDawh® tanh wan wersed a 1) $0 and snae time enyoye], Mi Win Pope, minager ot ie colur eval, give ub daemee at the clay couusa tant Peiday evening and gaite au enjoyable tie was pent, He-fresbun nite were served, A great many readers of Tan PLAson ter have been our customers in the past, and we want you all bach again. Your credit is good, no matter if you are indebted to us, we want to establish busioess relations with you again, We have opened up forthe Spring basiness with a better, larger and finer stoch than ever. We do not need to tell you that our prices are lower than cash store prices, ycu know that already if you have been nue of our customers, if not you can szon find out by coming to the store and convincing yourself, Every reader of The Plaindealer on We want their trade, now is the time to begin, yya can dress as well as the best of them on the small Pipmrat pit aal wie the clathes “while you are paying for them ing d spring goods are arriving daily, doa't wait till Spring ‘is here to buy your garments, Set the Pace, (t will start people talking ay ut you—how well dressed you ure. Any body can wear good Clothes when the season is over and prices are cut, but they don't attract the attention they do waea they are worn in the carly part of — the season) Amin we say e Your Credit Is Good, Agaia we way we want your trade, You will always get fair treatmens ut -- THE... LANDITON 0 hi vi y y ly 815 Kansas Avenue. The Negro and the Jew. Read be fore the Parcots and Guardia. tua gress, Pareone, Kansas) Ac we read of the atrogitios heaped upon the Jew in Ruasia we turn our eyes upon Amorica and review the history of the Negro. The history of the two races run parallel. Hoth were enslaved, both erled unto God for ficedom, Ue heard their caitce and deliveced them. Me mide the one stinple request that we should five ue other god, but serve Tint and Hliny only, Both anade the eame promise, and both broke Shen The Negro was brought to this country In Auguat, 1619, by Datah tridera and sold avaadlue. ‘The Jew came of lie awn free wall is september, Lo5h. Lhe prejudice at that ime against the Jew was an urett asthe projadice agvinst the Negro today. The govemor of New York, Meter Stuyvesant, told them that they could hive no laud or stores, nor build aynigogacs; that they must live apart; that they could not even have land fora grave yard. silently and uncomplaining: ty they bore allthis, They were posseneed of that Cast mtick-ty itive: ness tonevertet-go itivencas, They peddled their goods, They knew how to anake a dollar, spend a quarter and save seventy five cents. Finally, we see that they over- come all this prejudice, and today we sce thom among the great educators, financlera,merchants and manufacturers of America, The original ovcupations of the Jow were farming and cattle raising, but being foreed into trade against his will, be used his biain. and has acomplished much. {tis said that the Russian Jew, who comes annually to Aunctica, haa less than $50 in hia pocket, Wut the aptness with which Le learns the real catate businesd in astonish ing. Inashort time the avermge Sew tinds that it is cheaper to pay iuterest than to pay rent. Ife has se few opportunitics he appreciates: oae the moment heaces it and takes hold of tt, grasping the greater oned ay they cume. Bat what haa this te do with thear persecutions: And writ has, wWote do with the Negro? Inthe histplue, neither are dwelling in thet own country, iu the land which God gave them, Ino the second plice, bat of far greater importance, they bive wandercd from tucir God. We do not rea of the Jews being persecuted until they went inte the tanduf Egypt aud begin wormhip- tng howhen gods, for anid all their wanderings and as long aa they | trusted in the tite Gud, he shielded | thio from the heather witives, We, the Negtees, naw have ue county to which we cum apply for Htedtege for our wrongs, We ue ‘etalon t only to the countries to whidh we pledge ou allegiance. Youtcannot tame another nition of peuple without acommtiy to which they cau append for justice excape the deas aad Negtocs. — Welbamehtwe sty with Feremith “Oh that my head were witcis, and ite cyena fountiion of tetra, Mat Domight weep day und night for the lain of thedtughterofmy people Bur God changes nat. He is the eimetodiy as yceterday, and for esa. If we will hearken unto Pia voice, dnd keep Hid commiundments and teach our children Ie tawe by exitinnle. and net by preeept alone. they run a competition against cach other, yet above all, they remember they are brethren. Envy, watee and apite are not the ruling epirite as with the Negro, They stand one for another—their tntcresta are the same, This they teach their children. | Atiaupou our children that we inuad stamp the principles of right, ‘juatiee, loyalty and love of tabor, for "tis labor that makes (he man. The children of today are the amen and women of tomorrow, | Daniel Webster has atid: Il we write upon marble it will peril; owe waite upon briss time will efface HG if we rear temples they will ceumble into dust. Hut it we wailte upon immortal minds, if we fmbue them with principles, with the just fear of God, and love of our fcllowmen, we will engrave un those tablets something which will brighten to all eternity.” Then all the good traits which we have ahuove the Jew let us retain, tad all the good tralts they hive ibeve welet us attain unto then, The Negroca, like the Jews, hive been loyal unto the country of their adoption, We have yet to leain of an iueuirection, or a disloyal act being chirged againat the Negro or Jew, but white we have becn loyal Lo our country, be it aaid to our shame, we have been disloyal to our God, We feel to say that the atrocities ivaped upon both races will never cease antil we learn to worship God in the way Me has marked out; for “Righteousness caalts a vation, hut sin is 4 reproach to auy people.” —Mew. Jas. To Wane. Don’t Buy Your Hat Until you see my nice new HOLIDAY STOCK. Every hat up-to-date, and in all the latest shapes. J am sure that you will find something to suit you. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, 433 Kansas Ave. (upstairs) Cheap Trips Southwest | TE you've never been Suath west to Oklahoma, Indian ‘Territory or Teaas- there ina treat in store for you, Besides escaping the wintery weather hte, 4 trp maw may prove of far greater benetit a you, There areinore tel better opportunities for mak mg amaney—-for home building, in the Southwest today ‘th tn anywhere else, You hive only te get on the graand te prove this, Rates Cheaper than Ever via Missouri, Kansas & Texas R'y On February 6th and 2udh, meant lines will sell Louth one way and round trip tickets at exceptionally low rates, If your nearest railroad agent cannot give you the rates, write me for particulars, If you're in anyway interested in the Southwest, I'd like to send you my paper ‘The Coming Country.” Address W. S. ST. 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