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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House Shawnee County Republicans Have Nothing for the Negro to do Save Vote for Them. Last Saturday one of the most influential and competent colored men in the city, Mr. H. I. Monroe, who is now serving his second term as deputy county clerk, and was for several years a clerk in the office of county treasurer, was a candidate for county clerk subject to the republican primaries. Under the rules of common decency he was entitled to the office, as it is an established rule that a person who is eligible and capable of performing the duties of an elective office should be promoted when a vacancy occurs. As Mr. A. Newman was serving his last term and Mr. Monroe was the next man in succession, it was the duty of the Republican party of Shawnee county to have promoted H. I. Monroe to the office of county clerk. There were two elements lined up in this primary election, the one assuming to have all the good qualities of citizenship, Christianity and everything that goes toward leading the human race to heaven, the other being termed the "ring" or whiskey faction. The former crowd was dubbed the law and order force and had all the churobes lined up and went so far as have the pastor of Shiloh Baptist church, of which Mr. Monroe is a member, to address a large body of supposed Christians and fair-minded people at the Auditorium in the interest of that class of men who thought as they presumably did. Of course, this numater thought that his white brother would act in good faith and support H. I. Monroe, who is also a law and order man and believes in the enforcement of all laws, and for that reason it was thought that the white brothren would vote for their brother, Monroe. The white hypocrites, on the contrary, did as they usually do—grin at the colored brother and pat him on the back with one hand, while in the other hand is a dagger dipped in the venom of prejudice with which the black brother is stabbed to death in the booth at the polls. Take the vote of the Law and Order league in every precinct in the county and it will be found that they did not support Monroe, but instead, they supported a candidate they had secretly endorsed through their churches, lodges and other social gatherings. This man was S. G. Zimmerman. It is distinctly understood that no Negro should be elected to an office, even if it took the combined forces of the churches and whisky elements to keep him out. We must confess that what little support Mr Monroe did get from the white people came largely from the "wet" crowd. This is very clearly shown by comparing the votes of Betts and McNary with those of Foster and Wilkerson. The supposed republicans of Shawnee county seem to be composed of the young crowd of white men who have just reached manhood within the past three years and who came from all parts and from parents who were in both the rebel and union armies. They have been educated to believe that the Negro is inferior to white people and that public TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 16, 1906. offices with high or even moderate salaries were not intended for the black man. And there also seems to be a disposition on the part of those men to assemble together with men of other parties and cast their votes against the Negro, without any sacrifice to their real feelings as to the MAN. If the promises of the white men to support Monroe had been kept he would have polled 6000 votes. He was placed in a position where he came in contact with all the best men and taxpayers of Shawnee county, and all spoke in the highest terms of him and nearly all of them urged him to enter the race for county clerk, promising to use their influence for him and support him, but when the crucial test came they weighed in the balances and found themselves possessed of more prejudice than republicanism. They did use their influence, but it was against the success of Monroe. So he was defeated by a majority of 1800 votes by a young white man who had never had any political experience and had never done anything to perpetuate the Republican party in Shawnee county. This is an everlasting and burning shame and a disgrace to the mora and Christian element of the white people and the GREAT NEGRO-LOVING REPUBLICANS who always fall and weep upon the neck of the Negro just before election to procure their votes, but when the Negro asks for one little pitiful office he is turned down with kicks, curses, derision, abuse and everything conceivable to disgrace and humiliate him and impede the progress of the young and energetic Negroes who are trying to obtain the right and just standing in the community in which they live. Mr. Newman resigned the office of county clerk to accept that of assistant postmaster, which place JOHN H. HARRIS was provided for him by the Hon. Chas. Curtis, now a member of Congress and a candidate for United States Senator and to whom the Negroes have been loyal for the past sixteen years. Mr. Newman selected his father-in-law, Mr. M. Snattinger, whose fortune is rated at $200,000.00, as his successor in county clerk. He is a conscientious and upright gentleman and did not want the position, but through persuasion and kindness to his son in law, he accepted the NAME of the office in order that Mr. Newman might draw the $3000.00 from the county for the next year, while Mr. Monroe will do the work, most of which he has done for the past year and a half, while Mr. Newman has been busily engaged manipulating the politics of Shawnee county and the first congressional district. It is a shame to treat the young man in such a low and disgraceful manner just because he is colored and poor, and has nothing but his reputation and ability, which is the beat, and can't be beat. Great heavenal when will the white man be fair to the colored brother* HENRY J. ALLEN IS A SURE WINNER! The Second District Republicans Will Nominate Him March 24—Scott is Lauding Tillman and Would Be Unfit to Represent us in Congress. The more Congressman Chas. Scott ta'ks, the more we are convinced that he is in sympathy with the white South and her disfranchisement of the Negro voter. The attitude of Scott's paper, the lola Registar towards the Negro at all times, and his eulogy of Senator Tillman at Kansas City last week will forever convince the colored Republicans that he is not worthy of their support, and a man who lauds old Negro hating Ben Tillman to the skies should not represent a state like Kansas in the halls of Congress. Tillman and his kind have always opposed Kansas and her citizens from the early days when patriotic men and women were fighting to keep her in the column of free states, old Tillman was heaping all sorts of abuse upon her, and has never ceased, yet a Kansas Congressman has the cheek to praise such a man before a Kansas audience. Every old soldier in the Second district should vote against Scott, as his staunch friend, Ben Tillman fights the extending of pensions to soldiers and having a great influence over Scott, will naturelly lead him to go against the grandest lot of old men on earth. In his Kansas City speech Congressman Charles F. Scott expressed his disapproval of Senators Foraker, Kean and other Republican Senators, and exalted Tillman, the South Carolina fire cater and Negro hater, whom he characterizes as a "very honest, a very earnest and a very able man." Now we can understand why most of the Democratic papers in the district are booming Scott for Congress and why the circular letters which Scott's private secretary mailed in Washington recently were sent to Democrats as well as Republicans. Scott is preparing to corral the Democratic vote at the Republican primary March 24. The only time we ever knew Tillman to be "earnest" was when he was abusing colored people, and the time he led a mob that massacreed and maltreated several hundred inoffensive Negroes at Hamburg, South Carolina He has robbed the men and women on his plantation of their labor and education for years, yet Scott says Tillman is "honest." When one Beeson, of Iola, was missing, Scott's paper said, "Lord help the black folks! If Beeson is n't found, every Negro in Iola will be held accountable. If Beeson is not found, the darkey settlement will be wiped out." Beeson returned from Kansas City where he had been to have a little fun. Therefore Scott's agitation and expectation did not materialize. Now be fair, could Tillman have said or done more in South Carolina? Had Beeson failed to show up, there would have beed a terrible massacree of coloren. people as over one thousand blood thirsty white savages were dragging the creeks in search of Beeson's body. Beeson had never had any trouble with the colored people or the least suspicion of any, yet Scott's paper charged it to the Negroes. "A Paola colored voter says Congressman Scott's eulogy of Senator Tillman as being "very honest, very earnest and very able" is calculated to make him solid with the Negro voters, and that if he will now include Thomas Dixon Jr., author of 'The Clansman' and 'The Leopard's Spots,' in his category of very honest, very earnest and very able men, the colored voters will scramble over each other to 'get at' him on election day. —Miami Republican. We believe the Clansman and Leopard Spotts have won Scott over to Tillman and Dixon. We want men in Congress who will stand up for the best interest of all the people and not cater to the prejudiced wims of the white South. Scott started right, but he is making an awful bad political curve at the end of his career in Kansas. We will give one hundred dollars to any number of ordinary laboring men who can truthfully say that Scott ever stopped over two minutes to talk to them unless it was when he was a candidate for reelection to Congress. He is known as the silk stocking aristocratic Republican of Kansas. We must send men to Congress whom we can approach and make our wants known. How can a representative know the wants of the laboring people if he does not circulate among them occasionally. II. J. Allen came up from the ranks of the common people and knows our wants and needs and will hear us at all times. If the Republicans of the Second district nominate Henry Allen, they will find in him a man who will uphold the constitution—the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments and President Roosevelt. He will also vote for a reduction of Southern representation in Congress. The primaries will be held March 24. Colored men, stand by your friend, Henry J Allen. THE NEWS AT WASHINGTON The mass meeting held in this city is another step forward in this century's history, for the rights of man. The speech of William Lloyd Garrison, the letter of Chas. W Chesnut, and W. E. B. DuBois, and Max Barber will go down as master pieces of eloquence and power. The success of the meeting was due to the untiring efforts of Prof L. M. Hershaw, and Lawyer Wm. H Richard, Dr. A. S. Gray, and Miss M. A. D. Madre. The wave of agitation has started and the results will be effective. M. Street High School is again under fire and criticisms that come from the hands of Dr. O. M. Atwood and Mr. Leisring(white). The plan is to cust Mrs. A.J. Cooper as principal but she has too many staunch friends among the parents and guardians of the Washington children. Mr. Severn, one of the members of the Board of Directors said, in all examinations for white and colored students that have been in the district, the colored students always passed with higher marks than the boys and girls of his race, and that it is a myth that the colored boy or girl cannot master the studies that a white boy or girl can master—it has actually been demonstrated by the colored students who have entered Harvard College and other universities of high rank. It seems a little strange that Hon. John P. Green should go to the trouble to denounce a Kentucky colored man through the "Washington Post" to defend himself against an Ohio white ruffian when the people of Ohio, and the press in general has denounced the "Springfield Act" in out spoken term for the mob spirit exhibited and the action of rabble element of the "Buckeye State" white citizenship. Wrong is wrong and we cannot afford such sentiment as this. The following poem was written and arranged to music by a South African, Mr. John Aitkan, ksq., of Lovedale, S A. AHL TYUMIE VALE. Ah' Tyumie Vale, where still my fancy dwells, What memories in the sad dened spirit wake: As here I pause to gaze and bid farewell, Ere oer the boundless veld my way I take. What wondrous hues upon thy deep kloofs lie, What charming landscapes everywhere are seen. As from Sandili's Kop the fasciated eye Dwellr on Dikeni, Tyumie Valley's Quen. Still thou shalt know in each returning year. Thy round of joys, so old but yet so true, While I, afar from Tyumie ever dear, Remembering mourn the joys that once I knew. A grand Masonic Banquet was tendered R. W. Brother John J. Smith of Boston, Mass. Bro. S. T. Wiggind, of Indian Ter, and Hon. J. Milton Turner of Missouri. Toasts were delivered by W. H. Grimshaw, "Blue Masonry", C D. Freeman, "Royal Masonry", J. C. Dancy, "The Christian Church". J. Milton Turner, "Masonry at Large". Remarks were also made by R. H. Terrell, and S. R. Watts. A loving cup was presented Brother Smith of Massachusetts. The Clarence Cameron White recital was a grand affair. Mr. White was the "star" of the occasion with his violin. He will leave in the summer for Europe to continue his studies in music Miss Leola Henson of the Conservatory of Germany presided at the piano. Her interpretations of "Steal Away" by S. Coleridge Taylor was unsurpassing. Other musical talents were there in the person of Mr Jete, Mr. Harry Burleigh, and Madam Kelly Armstead. Miss Europe is the accompanist for the Choral Class of Washington, D. C. In the New York Age, Editor fortune plainly pictures how the Afro-American newspapers are not supported by their own race. The reason why, he says, "is a nut to crack". It is true that our own people will read a white newspaper any time in preference to a colored one. One may say that it is because we get the news. Yes, and you pay for the "news" that you get. Why not pay the Afro American papers so they can funish you the news? It takes money to run a paper, and you can get what you wand if you help support it. NUMBER 11. A Few of the Luxeries Enjoyed by the Negro Because he Happens to Be Black. A Negro's life never lacks the interest which flows from variety of interest. He may have a desire to serve the country in uniform. The kind young "Anglo-Saxons" at West Point or Annapolis will keep him fully entertained. He may have talents for the law or medicine. Gaining a professional degree has for him all the excitement of the strenuous life, and when it is gained he can only serve his race, which has little money to pay him. Most Negroes in the north settle down to the occupations of waiters, Pullman porters, carpet cleaners and the like. No matter how thrifty and energetic and intelligent and orderly they may be, they must live in tenements where they pay higher than average rentals, often for the privilege of being herded with the worst specimens of their kind. These lively neighbors prevent life from becoming monotonous. If a white man commits a crime it never occurs to anyone to organize a mob and clean out the entire block in which he lives. Colored men even of the most exemplary character and conduct live always in danger of this treatment. It has been meted out to them in New York. Yesterday, in Springfield, Ohio, on the line of the "underground railroad" by which so many Negroes escaped to freedom during the war, the simplicity of this treatment was varied by burning down a row of Negro tenements. To be driven half clothed from their blazing homes with the children clasped close to their breasts must have varied the dull monotony of life considerably for the Negro women of Springfield. Naturalists are fond of pointing out how much more intelligent the hunted wild animals are than the domesticated ones. The antelope is brighter than the cow, the crow wiser than the hen if the analogy holds good for men, the harried Negro ought to be the Superman of the twentieth century. Daily Capital. FILLING A LONG FELT WANT! The Night School of the Y, M. C. A. Is Asccomplishing Wonders. Tuesday evening a PLAINDHALEK scribe dropped in on the night school conducted by J. M. Wright and K. H. De Frantz at 404 Kansas avenue, and to our surprise, we found a class of ten or twelve young men busily engaged in the rudiments of bookkeeping. The work was neat and clearly showed that the young men were taking a deep interest and possessed more than ordinary talent. Some of the work at the beginning looked like a Chinese laundry check, and a few weeks training wrought a wonderful change. Their ledgers looked as though they had been kept by one of several years experience. This school deserves the commendation and assistance of everybody, and is filling a long-felt want. It being the close of the present term, a photographer took a flashlight picture of the class, which is composed of some of the brightest and best young men in the city. The worthy gentlemen who are conducting the school have our best wishes for continued success in this worthy venture. OUR FRIENDS IN ARKANSAS HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Hot Springs, Ark. is knwn the world over as a health resort, the Mecca of br ken down and afflicted humanity because of its heating waters and the giving springs To the colliet it is known as a whirl of hot and winter water, a multilemate its fi ndy hard bus and all modern delight Springs the city seems made up of hotels, bath houses and restaurants but as he gets better acquainted he finds that though the city depends largely on its visitors for support it has a beautiful residence and business district. Because of its cosmopolitan make up and because of the officers from Mayor Belting to Sheriff W. Home, enforce the law every man has a equal chance before the law and to become a good citizen the native of Hot Spring in home people are called, into truss, hosp table, thrifty and. For a town of its size there more Norris owning their home and property, and in active business than any city of its size in the state. Not all the men and women that emptiment in some line of hotel, but house or club work although the find profitable employment as doctors' mids, or private dwellings as porters in various places of business The men and women who form the back bone of Hot Springs colored society are conservative and make little display of wealth. There are contented to say little and invest their savings in property, business enterprises and institutions for the public good as the Arkansas Fair Ground's Association and the Old Folk's Home that the Ladies Federation is trying to build. There are those engaged in the trades and in public labor who by dint of hard work perseverance and economy have bought themselves homes and educated their families. Real estate can be bought on easy terms and there is no reason why every family should not in time own a home "The city of Vapors can boast of ten colored churches including two in Jonestown. Among these will be found Methodists, Baptist and Presbyterian. The ministers of the city have a ministers union. The state convention of the Baptist ministers held session in Hot Springs last year and the Christian Endeavor and Lpworth League have local societies among the young people. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Society is the most note worthy literary and meets every Thursday night at Victor's Chapel. Club life among our best and most intelligent woman to uphift the moral and intellectual standard of womanhood, is well represented in the Lucy Churman, the Married Women's and the Federation Hot Springs is especially a town of secret societies. Nearly all the fraternal orders are represented. The K of P, the Old Fellows, and the Masons are probably the strongest in representation among others the Knights and Ladies of Labor and True Reformers hold sway. The Odd Fellows own their own auditorium Within the last two or three years there has been a business awakening among the people of Hot Springs Stock companies have been formed, real estate offices opened and business enterprises in general undertaken. There are at present the Investment and Improvement Company running two stores and a wood yard, the Real Estate and Mercantile Company dealing in real estate and loaning money. The Arkansas Fair Grounds association besides individual engaged in operating tailor shops, grocery stores, pool rooms and lunch counters. There is a local weekly paper, the Echo, owned and edited by Edward Lockhardt. All together the business outlook is good. The schools are fairly good and ```markdown ``` BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE OF WINDHAM BROTHERS ( ) V by both the in Texas the training at Iisk Univer- sity is evidence and gives tour to culture and refinement of the very best clues. Dr. Parker is doing in exceptional fine business which he serves and being known around the adjuncting states as one of the best dentists in that section. WINDHAM BROS. Some men are born great, some have greatness thirst upon them, while a higher and nobler class achieve the same by virtue of their hustling and industrial ability. Of the latter class the Windham Bros of Pure Bluff furnish a vivid illustration. Those Brothers are doing more to solve the much talked of race problem than all the philosophers and politicians of the age. The family of Windham were formerly from Mississippi and moved to Louisiana when I C. Windham, the senior member of the present firm, was a youthful age. The father died upon the showers of Thomas rested the responsibility of the family. Two years prior to his death, and with it, he completed his trade in carpentry which enabled him to in resuscitably meet the financial needs of the family. Beng C. Woolham was then in school and it was Tom's desire that he complete the course prescribed for a full fledged architect. This he BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE completed and by so strong added the moving link to the firm of Windham Brothers contractors. T. C. Windham was also quite successful as a farmer, but felt that his nine years apprenticeship should bear fruit, consequently after farming two years he commenced contracting and in 1894, moved to Pine Bluff, his present location, and has since that time measured arms with the lending contractors of the state, regardless of race or creed. Their average employer's role, regularly masters from seventy to eighty men at the Union scale or wages. At the time the writer was in their city, they had in course of creation buildings aggregating expenditures of $95,000 in the state of Arkansas and one church alone in New York, $3,000,000 in Pennsylvania, those that have accumulated a gross rab wealth. We are sorry that the business was faced by some error in making it impossible to produce a copy of the house of Bee W. whom on West Bornee street as well as the case of real estate holding of you. They are also one and interested in the Wiley Jones estate. If there young men are men of family, leaders in church and fraternal affairs and both a credit and assistance to the society in which they drift. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Examinations have been in vogue this week. The students have been very stitious for the past en days, as this critical period sets the indicator prior to their year's work. Mrs Hill of Pueblo arrived last week and visited her daughter. My life has been full. In the contest of the year took place in the auditorium last Friday at noon, with the Phonium lyceum and Dear literary debating teams. There and contended in a brief battle of sorts. The subject was 'Resolved' that inventions have improved the condition of the laboring man. For the affirmative, Messiah James Green. Orna Skinner and James Wilson negative, Mersore, Win Jones, J. A. Pennick and Alphonse Douglas. The decision was rendered in favor of the Dumbars. Last society was present in a body, and the student spirit, colors and enthusiasm was at its height, and made the struggle one not soon to be forgotten. Misses Edmonsa Hubbell and Alberta Bailey or Kansas City, Mo. spent Friday visiting the various departments and in attendance at the debate. At chapel services Miss Hubbell fay and the school with a beautiful solo Miss Hubbell, who received her excellent vocal training at Fish University, has a soft, mellow voice of wondrous sweetness, and a pleasing personality, for which she is greatly admired. A fine baby girl has recently arrived at the home of Prof and Mrs. Archie Gregg Mother and child doing nicely W. W Fisher, of Topeka, visited the institution last week and addressed the students in the chapel. Review work has been in vogue this week and examinations in all departments will be held during next week. Prof Gregg has been appointed a delegate to the Young People's Congress which meets in Kansas OF WINDHAM BROTHERS. City next July. He will speak upon the subject, "Where the Work of a Teacher Ends." Foreman John Walker has begun on the preliminaries toward putting in a record breaking crop on the University farm this year. During the week of March 1st, "The Clanman," by Thomas Dixon, appeared in Krasnae City, Mo., to crowded houses. Friday and Saturday the children from all the white grade and high schools flocked like swarms of bees to see the advertised independence of this low-passioned play. Dixon seeks to degrade the Negro, and in doing so is a greater enemy to his own two sons. The idea that Christian churches and schools strive to establish in the minds of young boys would obstruct the Negro's passions on the Negro's lives and is objectionable to the white people, completely obverse Negro's and the great strives the responsible, intelligent, Christian white men, at high ideals and best minded sort, who are not sons of Christ, "Peace to earth and good will toward men," and in the play the degeneracy of the lotty people CANON CITY, COLO Little Sally Blood is very sick with pneumonia. Joseph Lambeth was the girl of his mother, Mrs. Thorbes, returning to Colorado Springs on Saturday. Beng Boyer and who have moved to Couldale, Colo. They will be much missed by their many friends. Will Thomas is in Portland and Puddle this week. LITOR PLAINDEMER After reading of the Negro and his progress in nearly every state and town in the country except this place, I thought I would tell your readers of the progressive Negroes here. We have two nice Baptist churches, both frame structures, the Pleasant Grove Baptist church having electric lights and a splendid choir. Rev Guy is pastor. The A. M. E. church is a brick structure and is a beauty. Rev V. M. Townsend is pastor Our schools are well equipped, there being three graduate teachers Prof. Curric and wife and Mrs. Emma Pullen. There are over sixty families who own nice comfortable homes of frame structure. We have four barber shops, two for whites and two for colored, all owned and operated by progressive colored men. We have two first-class and opti- date physicians—Dr. Caldwell and Dr. Moore, both of whom have an extensive practice and enjoy the confidence of their people. There are seven most societies, all of them with large memberships. Henry Campbell is the star of the colored in the Barber line, while S. A. Brownlee is the sun in the same line for the whites, and he is the owner of a beautiful residence which is well furnished and he also owns a fine sum. There is one July Tarlo, Mrs Willa Wade. There are more than one hundred land owners in and around this vicinity, who own farms averaging from 40 to 100 acres, who are in far circumstances to combat life's viewstudies. - GRANTER AND JOY. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Della Harris, Plantiff v. Fd Harris, Defendant. To Fd Harris. You are hereby notified that on the 19th day of January, 1906, I filed with the clerk of the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, my petition in the above entitled cause praying for a divorce from you from the bonds of matrimony. Now this is to notify you that unless you plead in the said cause to my petition on or before the 5th day of March, 1906, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you according to the prayer therein contained granting a divorce to me from you and for costs of suit. DELLA HARRIS, Plaintiff Attest: I. S. Curtis. (Seal) Hell Phone 3087 Main THE HARLEM. 557 (GRAND ATH. Fine Wines, Whiskies, Ale and Cigars. THE HARLEM DINING HALL, meals served day and night. Special attent tion to private parties, Banqu quets, etc. Private Parlors Fred P. Douglas. (Geo. Cummings. Manage. Proprietor. GRAND Millinery Opening The opening of the first and ONLY colored MILLINERY PARLORS in the city of Memphis, Fenn., will occur at 341 Reale St. at 9 o'clock on MONDAY MARCH 12, 1906 Ladies purchasing over one dollar worth, and presenting this ad at the opening will receive a reduction of 50 cents. H. JACKSON; MILLINARY PARLORS. "A Town of Splendid Opportunities" In an address before the people of Boley, Prof. J. C. Laftwich 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. Meats and all kinds of Produce. Home Phone 784 West. 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Rev and Mrs A Clayborne entertained Rev. W. P. Green, pastor of the A M E, church at dinner Sunday Mrs Joste Graham from Iola is here visiting Mr and Mrs W. Shiell. SOUTH OMAHA Rev J H. Taylor has gone to attend the M. H. annual conference which convenes at Ardmore, Indian Territory G E Darty of Schuyler, Nebraska has become a resident of this city He has a family of six small children, having recently lost his wife and oldest daughter He is a hardworking man and needs the sympathy of all. Miss Lillie Crawford has returned to her home in Overton, Neb. Rev. L. D. Brasco of Omaha was in the city a few hours last week. He was on his way to Colorado The ladies sewing circle of Ham ilton chapel met with Mrs Jones last week. Will Crawford of Omaha was in the city last week Mrs. N D Briley is indisposed this week Paul Smith has been on the sick list. Mrs Minnie Shethed and daughter, Martha, are visiting Mrs. Katie Woods Iev. B B Johnson of Lincoln spent a few hours in this city fast week. Mrs. Foster entertained last week Those present were Rev. J. H. Taylor, J. Foster, Mesdames Tennie Taylor, Octavia Briley, Bertha Bronaugh, Miss Elnora Foster and little Raymond and Cecil Briley. The afternoon was spent in music and conversation. All left declaring Mrs Foster a fine hostess LINCOLN INSTITUTE The musical program rendered by the students of Lincoln Institute in the school auditorium, Friday evening, March 9, was greeted with rounds and rounds of applause by hundreds of the leading citizens of Jefferson City. This concert was given at the request of President B.P. Allen as a compliment to the citizens, and as one of the means of showing the deep appreciation of the administration for the interest taken by the citizens in the general welfare of the school, and to better acquaint them with special features of the work that through the generosity of the Legislature and Board of Regents, of which the Hon D. C. McClung is president, have been added from time to time. No higher proof of corresponding esteem, respect, and approval, could have been given by these citizens than was shown by their presence at an early hour and long before the time for beginning standing room was at a premium. The program was a varied one and under the directions of Misses Carney and Pigeon the students taking part held the attention of audience with constantly increasing interest from beginning to end Indeed such was the appreciation that many lovers of good music before leaving requested President Allen to give other entertainments of a similar nature in the near future. Go to.. H: BROWN, The Grocer Fine Groceries—Just Opened— Everything Fresh—Give us a Trial. HOME 'PHONE 1281. Old Grandma Coleman who has been sick for some time, died on the 6th and was buried on the 8th she was born in Montgomery, Ala., about 1816. Funeral was conducted by Ravs Jackson and Betty Rev. Howard of Galena was in the city last week. Rev A D Jamison of St Joseph visited us last week. Subscribers for this paper will prepare to meet J. A Moore, the agent. He will call on you next month. Please pay up. BLUE RAPIDS. Isaiah Walker and wife were at the county next last week, transacting business. Mrs Susie Hucker left Tuesday for Belleville, for an indefinite stay. Mrs Richard Burnside, of Ongli, visited friends here on Sunday and Monday. Miss Malinda Buatt, of Bigloy, came up wonday for a visit, returning home Saturday accompanied by Miss Lulu Walker. Walter Elmore spent Sunday in Frankfort The Misree Walker are very much pleased over the purchase of a new piano. Fred Miller and Grant Walker attended the ball at Centralia. A M. Walker left on Tuesday for St Louis and other points farther east. Wednesday evening a pleasant crowd of young people surprised Mr. Fred Miller, the event being his twenty first birthday. A four course supper was served and he was the recipient of many useful presents. A pleasant time was reported by all present. Mrs Chas. Burdette was at home to friends Friday afternoon. A two course luncheon was served. She was assisted by Mrs. W. H. Francis. C. Harris and W. W. Washington and their wives, and William Elmore, and Fred Miller spent last Sunday in Biglow. Fred Bryant, of St Joe, formerly of Frankfort, visited in town this week. Mail messenger Francis is driving a new $125 horse. Col Miller is receiving congratulations around town on receiving an increase of pension of $24 a month. Thomas Overstreet is building an addition to his home. MANHATTAN. The Gilbert Brothers had a very narrow escape last Monday morning when the entire west wall of their barber shop fell in, being undermined by the digging of an adjacent cellar. Mr Ed Gilbert received a very bad cut on the face, but fortunately no one else was hurt. Rev B F Warders is conducting a series of meetings at the Second Baptist church, of which he is pastor. Rev Warders is a very able young man and we wish him much success. Rev B. L. Hally, pastor of the A. M. E. church, has been on the sick list for several week, but is a little better now. The Willing Workers' Aid Society met at Mrs E. A. Allen's on the 28th. After meeting was over ice cream and cake were served. Two new members were enrolled. The society is growing merely and doing some good work. The next meeting will be at Mrs Sarah King's. Miss Bertha Lairte, of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting relatives and friends in this city. Mrs. Bury returned home last Wednesday, from a visit in Newton Kansas. Mme. De Vaul Vincent's School of high class tailoring Tutition reasonable. Write for information. Rev Barnett returned home monday from Iola where he has been helping in a revival meeting. Ed Swagedy left on Monday for Colorado. Miss Maggie Rawlins has returned from an extended trip to Colorado. The m. c. met at mrs. J. A. Nichols' Thursday. After business a beautiful repast was served. Next meeting at mrs. Sarah Stewart's. There will be preaching at m. m. church Sunday at 11 a.m., 7 p.m. AN OPEN LETTER Having been appointed by the Executive Board of the Women's Convention an auxiliary to the National Baptist Training School for the state of Kansas, I was called to Louisville, Ky., Feb 12th, to sit in this meeting. I stopped over in St Louis three days, visiting three of the largest churches and other places of business, and found that our people in St Louis are generally doing well. I left the night of the 11th for Louisville. We had a very successful meeting. I was appointed General Solicitor for the state of Kansas for the school and I will try to do everything in my power to be up with the other states, if not ahead. The school will be located in Indiana, near Indianapolis I was highly entertained by the good people of Louisville. I visited the school and other places of business, and our people in Louisville are progressing nicely. Although they have to sit in different rooms in the depot, and other things confronting them, yet they are doing well. I went from Louisville to Nashville and of course had to ride in the Jim Crow cars, but after I got there I had a grand time with my old friends, and in spite of small wages and having to take a back seat in most every thing, yet the Negroes there have good property and are doing well. I am persuaded to believe the Lord is for this people. MRS. S. F. MATONE. CANON CITY, COLO. Frank Yever arrived in the city Sunday morning, to remain. Rev Holmes preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening. W. Thomas was in the city Friday and Saturday, on business. Mrs Strab White and daughter, Maggie and Mr Johnson, of Chandler Creek, were in the city Sunday. Mossie Hawkins, Hossey, Thomas and Thompson drove to Florence Friday. Benj. Moore was ill the first of the week. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Miss Lott Hogan, and Mrs Ada Chitwood gave an elegant party at their residence, 795 Minor street, Tuesday p.m. Music was furnished by Prof Hester's orchestra. Dainty refreshments were served to the great number of 300 guests. Wm Mo Elhaney and wife have gone to Kansas City to spend the summer. Several members of the High school are practicing for a concert in the new future, conducted by Principal Miss B. K. Mortison George Webb and daughter, Du win, are indisposed this week. The tomorial artist in the person of Mr Alfred Turner, claims that the Clansman is interesting. Rev B. F Bateman is contemplating a trip to Marshfield this month; we hope the Reverend will have a nice visit. Mr Joe Massey, who has been ill for a few weeks, is out again The remains of Noah Jamison, who died in Cripple Creek, Colo. last week, were interred at North cemetery, Sunday. He leaves a menter, Mrs. Oats, at Carthage, Mo. nieces and nephe w and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral was conducted by the pastor at Pitta Chapel. Miss Florence Kelly, who has been ill for a long while, is rapidly improving 80 LINCOLN, NEB W. C. Pitman went to Valley on last monday, to join Brown's ministrels. Mrs Frank Williams gave a party last Wednesday at her home 1220 N. street, in honor of Mrs Spear, Bailey and Henderson. The guests present were Misses Munie and Stella Coil, Gobble Murry, Florence Hawkins, Mrs L. Johnson, W. W. Mosley and wife; Mrs L. Johnson; Mormis, S. F. Worstfield, A. L. and P. Williams and W. N. Johnson. The evening was spent pleasantly in games and refreshments. Rev Biggers delivered a special sermon to young men last Sunday night, which was very appropriate. The members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church met in a call meeting last Wednesday night and extended a call to Rev B. B. B. Johnson, late of N.S., to pastor the church. He has not yet decided, but will this week. Mt Zion Baptist church held baptism at the Free Will Baptist last Sunday afternoon, at which time Joe Harris put on Christ by baptism Communion was partaken of at night. The cold weather prevented good attendance at all the churches. Lincoln is well supplied with snow at present Levi Ruby, an old resident of the city, died at his home near Hot Springs, March 10, aged 66 years. Descended was born in Kentucky in 1840, during slavery times. He came to New Mexico in 1870, driving a team across the plains, and was employed in a saw mill in the canyon for seven years. From there he went to the Aqua Pura ice company, where he has been ever since, and was highly esteemed by the company, being faithful and industrious. He leaves a wife and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon from the Lewis undertaking parlors, and were conducted by Rev. J. H. Smith, pastor of the v. m. g. church Miss John Smith is a convalement. Mr Baker of the city hand departed for Raton, N. M. Wm. Pope made a business trip to Albuquerque this week The club met with Miss Ethel Mc Near, Wednesday eve. After business transaction a nice lunch was served. Washington @ Co., We make a specialty of Butter, Eggs and Country Produce. COR, FIFTH AND MICHIGAN AVE. LEAVENWORTH, KAS. 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 TYPEWRITER. I prepune legal documents, copy essays, sermons, etc. No manuscript too difficult for me to handle. Special attention given to out of town work. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call or write me at The Plainheater. Let the... American Steam Laundry Do your family washing—5c pound. It will save you money. 706 JACKSON ST. PHONE 341 Tom Brown, Pros London Collins Entertainer Lt. Betts, Soc. J. F. Phillips, Steward. AFRO-AMERICAN C. G. Landry departed this life Tuesday. March 13th leaving a wife and son to survive him. SOCIAL CLUB The most fashionable and up to date club house in the great Southwest. Theatrical and professional headquarters. Oak Leaf Hotel Old friends all expected—New friends all all invited. G. E. Anderson, R.J. Smith R. Lowry When in Leavenworth call on these gentlemen at Heaquarters Open day and night. Refreshments of all kinds. 418 Cherokee Street. "THE KEYSTONE." RESTAURANT AND CAFE Pool and Billiard Parlor, Cigars and Tobacco. Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When in Pittaburg 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. Itilian Ave., Soutl. Fort Pickering. Memphis 'Phono 057 MEMPHIS, TENN The Little Cem Restaurant, 106 KANSAS AVENUE a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigars W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. G. W. Hamilton. & Hamilton. J. M. Knight. nd Embalmers. Fred M. Stone street. G. W Stonestreet & Ham Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Emba Fred M. Stonestreet. G. W. Hamilton. Stonestreet & Hamilton. Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Embalmers. We carry one of the finest lines of Undert Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Top lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka, Kansas We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas Miss Julia Osborne has left for Holly Springs, MIss., to enter Rush University. Rev. R M. Williams, pastor of the Continary M. E. church, has returned from New Orleans after a short visit. Mr H. H. Harris, the successful grocer of South Fort Pick ring, is erecting a two story building, in which he will be able to carry a much bigger stock. Watch for his ad, which will appear at an early date. Miss Addie N. Kirk will leave for Russellville, Miss, to visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. M. D. Stephenson has returned from Mineral Well, Miss, where she was called to attend the funeral of her uncle, Divid Bridgeforth. Rev J. B. Richardson, of Punica, Miss., was recently the guest of M. D. Stephenson and wife, of Nesbit avenue. Mrs Mary and John Skinner, of Washington, Miss., are visiting with Mrs Annie Williams. Joseph Williams died Saturday, March 10th. Him remains were taken on White, Tenn. For about ten years he had been engaged in the tailoring business, which he conducted with success. About six months ago Albert Smith entered into partnership with him and their business flourished finely. A wife, daughter and 3 sons survive him. Rev F. C. Walker, of Hollywood Miss., was recently in this city. The members of the Salem Baptist church are proud of their able pastor, Rev J M Booker, as he has been successful in his untiring of forts. The collection on the first Sunday must, was seventy-eight dollars, which is a credit to the race. When in Weir Stop at... The Red Star Hotel Boarding and Lodging Open Day and Night Mrs. Frances Harris, Proprietor. First class service. Short ordera specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. Headquarters! CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city. ....... 814-816 Bramble Ml. ST, JONKPH, MO I will for a short time sell the song entitled, Fast Side Katy Bullroad DFNNIS HICKA, Prop Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. vary Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 910 EAST SKYRNTH STREET IT'S UP TO THE Hon W. W. Fisher in a speech before the Republican county convention Monday afternoon told that distinguished body a few things that will long be remembered by all present—especially the white people. Mr. Fisher dwelt upon the deception practiced on the Negro by his white Republican brothers, and as proof, pointed to the shameful manner in which Henry I Monroe was defeated. He told of the black man's loyalty to the party and pleaded that they return to the "good old days" when the Black Republican was given a "square deal" and a crumb from the pre-counter sufficiently large to keep him from complaining. Mr Fisher said among other things, "No doubt I will be called upon to go on the stump this fall, and what can I tell my people that you have done for them" Mr. Fisher has simply spoken aloud what the Negroes of Shawnee county and Kansas have uttered in whispers, and if the tide does not change, some day there will be an upheaval and from governor down to dog catcher will be Democrats. The Negro has waited long and patiently, and a feeling of unrest is prevalent, and it will not take twenty years more for them to rise up as one man and resent the hypocricy and deception of a large per cent. of white Republicans. ```markdown ``` The appointment of Mr. Chas. Session as private secretary to Gov. Hoch is one of the best appointments that has been made by the Governor since his inauguration, and it meets the approval of the entire people of Kansas. Mr. Session is a gentleman of ability, culture and refinement, and is well informed upon the political situation in Kansas, and for diplomacy his equal is hard to find. The PLAINDEALER congratulates Mr. Session upon his entry into politics, and some day we hope to see him in the White House. Mr. Session has been correspondent for the Kansas City Journal for a number of years and has always been fair and impartial to the colored people in distributing the news. In Chas. F Scott's printed circular letter mailed by his clerk in Washington to everybody. Democrats and Republicans alike, he says he has published a Republican newspaper for twenty-three years and supported every candidate nominated by the Republican party in that time, both in my newspaper and on the stump. Mr. Scott always led T. T. Kelly to believe he was for him, but he tells Kelly's enemies in Miami-co on the sly that he opposed Kelly and voted against him. Mr. Scott should explain this, together with some things set forth in Grant Hotnaday's letter.—Miami Republican. We hope the business men of the North and West will make special preparation to attend the Business Men's League, which meets in Atlanta, Ga, next August. We think it is just and right that we assist in making it a fine show, which will greatly benefit the colored people in all sections. HENRY ALLIN believes in a "square deal" for every man, and if nominated on the 24th of March for Congress, he will represent all the people alike. Second district Republicans, see that Allen is nominated and elected. KANSAS CITY, MO One of the best institutions in all the West for teaching young women dressmaking is carried on by Mrs. Mayne De Vaul Vincent at 1828 Walnut street, Kansas City, Mo. Her instructions are the best to be had and she teaches the New York system which is easily understood. Several young ladies have graduated from her school, and are now employed in some of the best establishments in Kansas City. There is a demand for young ladies in business of this kind when they have fitted themselves thoroughly in the trade. When they have completed the course they can do all the first class work of cutting skirts, jackets, etc. fitting anyone, large or small, with accuracy and neatness. Her prices range from $5 to $25 One of the most prosperous money loaning and pawn brokers establishments operated by colored people in the West is the one conducted by Mr. J. White under the name of the Kansas Credit Co. at 1010 N. Fourth street Kansas City, Kans. They have been in business two years and in that time have done over 4,000 worth of business. Rates reasonable and they receive a large share of the patronage of the city. Mr. F. L. Douglass, the owner of the Black Diamond Messenger service, located at 123 W. Sixth street, Kansas City, Mo., is doing a prosperous business, employing 69 colored boys, who are uniformed and dispatch messages at lightning speed throughout the city at reasonable prices. A. W. Harris is an assistant in this business. Mrs Lazie Weaver, a popular young lady, formerly of Leavenworth, is now living with her mother at 1525 Virginia avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Geo. Cummings, the popular caterer of Kansas City, Mo is conduct ing a first class dining room at 687 Grand avenue. Give him a call when you are hungry and we warrant you that if he does not satisfy the appetite, no one else can, and you may put yourself down as a hopeless case. S. M. Powell has opened up a first class chop house, at 123 W. Sixth street, room 204 Kansas City. Mo, and is serving lunches at all hours. Give him a call. I wish to state the following facts concerning the changes in the school affairs of Yale, Kansas. The school board of Yale employed two teachers for the colored school on a six months contract, beginning Sept. 5th and ending February 16th. The teachers employed were the writer and Miss Hattie Wells of Garland. During the past six months there has been a decrease in the number of school children in this district to such an extent that the board decided to employ only one teacher for the remaining two months of the school year of eight months. The board chose myself to teach the remainder of the term as the grades which I made in the county teachers' examination, held prior to signing the contract, were higher than those of the other teacher. I am a graduate of the Burlington, Kans., High school, class of 1900. The many vale and slanderous reports circulated are without foundation, and I, with the cooperation of the Yale school board, stand ready to prove the falsity of the same. MAUDE A. MASON, Yale, Kansas. Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS The Leading and Best Institution of its Kind in the; Great West. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Bewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to WILLIAM T. VERNON. A. M., D. D. President Phones { Office—Bell—"White"4302...Residence—Bell—"West" 15. There has been much criticism of my announcement that unless things changed up considerably, I would not make any especial effort toward attempting to bring the 1907 meeting of the National Negro Business Men's League to Topeka. It is being said that I should "stick to it" until Topeka gets it, and that after vowing we would not give up the fight until Topeka won. I have, to the surprise of everyone stopped when the chances were most favorable. Anyone who knows the true situation will agree that I am acting sensibly. We kept up the fight with odds against us until we found for a fact, that Booker T. Washington's hostility to the West would forever prevent its coming to Topeka Personally, we are glad of the opportunity we will have to attend the league in the South at Atlanta. We have only the best feeling for Atlanta and though the fight for the 1906 meeting of the league last summer rightfully belonged to us, we know the Atlanta delegation acted square. Even yet, if we could get a square deal we would get in the fight again this year. But the place of meeting is already fixed for one of two places in 1907, more than likely Little Rock, Ark. The fight Topeka would bring in the use of unprincipled tactics similar to those used in New York last summer. The place of meeting of the league is left for the executive committee to decide. The committee does not submit its report to the house for approval, but its decision is final. If there is danger of any one calling for a vote by the house, members of the ring are stationed over the hall in military formation to head off the attempt. This was done at Indianapole, India, the president evidently presuming that myself and other western men present had some of the smashing propensities of Carrie Nation. Such an idea had never entered my mind. If it had, I would not have done so, out of respect for his efforts to keep wrangling and fussing over parliamentary rules out of the meeting. At New York we would have been justified in such an attempt, but for the above mentioned reason, did not. send his personal letter to the president and to each member of the committee about a week before the meeting. I mailed letters to the same persons from the Commercial Club and our local league. One member of the committee published the letter and gave a hint for the other cities to do likewise. The other cities go busy and succeeded by the second day of the meeting in getting letters to effect ours. We had some faithful friends on the committee, however, and the fight was going our way. The whole league was for us. For this reason, Prof. W. I. Vernon, whose power as an orator is known all over the country, was not allowed to speak until the last session of the league. All other such visitors at Indianapolis the year before, and at New York were called on and urged at their first appearance in the league. One of our main arguments was that the league had been in every section of the country except the West. The president fixed us there by ruling that Chicago and Indianapolis are western cities, and the league had therefore been west twice. Some of the committee called Nashville and Richmond northern cities and others called Topeka a southern city. When it was found that our friends would stand by us, the whole corps of officers were retained as the committee to decide the place of meeting We had prepared a souvenir of Topeka, and the same was printed as an expense of $45. As it was late coming from the press, I had Adams Bros. express them to me in care of a friend in New York. I told the party they were coming, and Mr. Wright and I asked him about them about six times each day while we were there, and were informed that they had not come. On Friday the last day of the league, Adams Bros. received a notice saying that the package had been delivered twice, and had been refused each time, the people stating that they knew nothing of the name or the package. Some special delivery packages of the same sent to me in care of the league headquarters were not handed me until the morning I was leaving. It was announced that the vote stood 6 to 4 in favor of Atlanta, yet Dr. Furniss was not present, and had he been would have voted for us. The chairman of the committee votes Advantages Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to only in case of a tie vote, and if he voted it was for Topeka. It may be that it was best for the league to go to Atlanta. We certainly will not do anything detrimental to the meetings, and intend to go. The president and committee should be square and select the place of meeting on the merits of the claims of the several towns, or not allow different places to compete, but arbitrarily select the place of meeting, as it is doing, only do it openly. The cause of this unfair treatment is the hostile attitude of the leaders to the West. I asked that Mr John M. Wright be selected as an officer, and was turned down. Mr John O. Groves is one of the most successful members of the league, and has been in constant attendance. Mr Washington, in an article in one of the leading magazines styles Mr. Groves as the most successful farmer of his race, yet the West has never been represented by an officer. I admit that the western men have not attended in large numbers, but in every case I have found it was because they rebaud it was a meeting in spirit for southern and eastern men. Messrs. Groves, Wright, Vernon, Williams and myself had intended taking out life memberships, but on the suggestion of Mr. Groves, decided to wait and see the kind of deal we were to get. His suggestion was wise. We could have subscribed and then not paid up when we found how we were treated, but we don't trans act business that way. There are many cases of this kind on record however. We had no intention then, nor do we propose using any effort to induce southern people to come west. We feel the bulk of the southern people must work out their destiny in the South. We have enough to contend without bringing more emigrants in If any of the better class can disposed to come here, they are welcome. At New York the committee recommended Topeka as a favorable consideration for the 1907 meeting, and at the same time schemes were on foot to send it to Little Rock. Since that time Mr. Bush, the second vice president has become a typical westerner, with hair two feet long, a broad cowboy's hat, two six shooters, an eighteen inch knife and a gallon jug of twenty year old whisky. From now until August he will be found fighting the battles of the western men. What I say here is only a small part of the tricks practiced. No one can beat us fighting when there is something to fight for. But why attempt the impossible? There are too many things we can succeed at, without wasting time on the impossible. JRA O. GUY. Money to Loan Livestock, Pianos, Organs, HouseholdGoods, personal security. W. E. Seguine, 413 Kanser Ave. Ind. Phone 1179 W. M. ALBRIGHT, Monuments, Stone Buttments, Marble Work. Special attention to out of town orders. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, 888 DAVIL AVL, Memphis, Tenn WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T., STOP AT MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cales in the city Everything up-to-date and served in style. Clean Beds a Specialty. Jas. W. H. Martin, Proprietor 106 COURT STREET. A Special S TO THE HOLARIS SIGIS By KELLY MILLER, Howard University, Washington D.C. An able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, Jr., upon the Negro race. Every Negro man, woman and child should read it: Manled copy 1bc. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO., UNIDARO, KAN sity, The Great Educational Institution 10 r Kansas as ana the West Departments Theological College. Normal Sub-Normal and State Normal. e; Great West. thful Climate, Good In- n all inducements offered, M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OMES 606 KANSAS AVE. BELL PHONE 1001 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 7 TO 10 A.M. 12 M. TO 6 P.M. 180. PHONE 900. 7 TO 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Lad action. Special Attention to diseases of women and private diseases O. A. TAYLOR. M. D 921 Kansas Ave. Both 'Phone 774 Calla answered day and night. Office Hours { 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Residence 1838 Van Buren © Moover Lee's Drugstore 921.Kas, Ave. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. Cora Ray is quite ill at her home on Clay street. Mrs. M. J. Bertha is numbered among the sick this week. Miss Evelyn Hickman of the Industrial institute is indisposed. Mrs. J. R. Ransom. 1726 Topeka avenue, is quite ill this week. St. Simon's Guild met Monday evening with Mrs. Kuykendall. Miss Elwilla Brown is quite poorly at her home on Taylor street. The Damas Art club meets this afternoon with Mrs Belle Porter. Presiding Elder J. R Ransom was in the city several days this week. The Oak Leaf Art club met with Mrs. Fred Ware Wednesday afternoon The Golden Ront Art club meet with Miss Lena Thompson this afternoon. Miss Vera Lindsay of Lawrence spent Saturday and Sunday in the city visiting friends. Mrs. Ogeal Simish of Denver spent a few days in the city visiting his sister, Mrs. Henry Wilson. Miss Zella Blyler of the Industrial Institute spent last Sunday in the city with Miss Loula Harris. Mrs. Cora Shepard is improving at Stormont hospital, and her many friends hope for her speedy recovery The annual sermon of the Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe will be delivered at Shiloh church March 25th. The City Federation will meet March 24th at its usual place of meeting. Let every club be well represented. Mrs. Tilhe Renfro of Kansas City Mo. was called to the city last Friday by the death of her cousin. Mr Nathamiel Haynes. Hear the sermon to young men by Rev. Brown at St. Simon's church Sunday afternoon at 4.10 o'clock Everybody invited. The sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs Tolliver Bird. A delicious lunch was served for ten cents. The Florence Crittenden board is requested to meet at Guy's hall Tuesday evening, March 20th. It is the desire of the president, Mrs. S. F. Malone, that all be out promptly. Mrs. Alice Hightower gave a delightful informal afternoon Thursday for the members of the Oriental Art club at her home on Spruce street. The guests were Rev. C. G. Fishback, Mrs. W. W Plumb and Mrs. W. H. Henderson. The Ladiea Shamrock club met with Mrs. Porter. One hour was devoted to work, after which a three course lunch was served, and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Henry Wilson, on Jackson street, March 20th. Epilepsy Fits Are nerve diseases, and unless checked, lead to destruction of both mind and body. The weak, shattered nerves must have something to strengthen and build them back to health. Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine is a remarkable nerve tonic and stimulant. It strengthens the nerves, relieves the nervous strain, and influences refreshing body-building sleep and rest. Persistent use seldom fails to relieve these afflictions. "I was taken with epileptic fits; had eleven in less than 12 hours. My father send for our family physician, but he could do very little for me, and I grew up every day, and at last they had three doctors with me and I still got worse. My father heard of Dr. Miles' medicine and bought a bottle of Nervine and a box of Nerve and I liver Pills. I had taken only a few doses until I began to feel better. I took 12 bottles, and it curled me sound and well. It had been worth all the world to me. I recommend it wherever I go. You may use this as a life-long testimonial to the merits of your medicine, for I am enjoying the host of health, and feel that my life and health is due to this wonderful medicine." I LIVY WILL I LAMA R. F. D No 2, Boston, Ga. Dr. Miles' Nervine is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it fails, he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Mrs. Lee Anderson spent last week in Wichita on business. When want to show race pride subscribe for THE PLAINFALLER. Mrs. R. L., Sime of La Junta, Cal is in the city, visiting her parents Mr. J. H. Cramer, Jr. of Bunker Hill, Kans. is in the city to remain several weeks, under the care of physician. Messrs. J. Roundtree, A. M. Thomas and Ned O'Banlon were entertained Wednesday night by the Royal Family. Mr. J. E. Hobson of Columbus Kansas is in the city, probably to make his future home. He is a present the guest of Rev. W. P. Greene. Miss Mary B. Jordan entertained a few friends Friday evening of last week, complimentary to Mrs. Scale of Kansas City, who has been in the city for the past six months. The ladies of the auxiliary committee of the V. M. C. A. are requested to meet at the association room Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock Business of importance to be trans- tated. --- The Victoria Physical Training class will give an exhibition at Metropolitan hall April 6. This is the first entertainment of the kind atempted by our girls, and your presences on this date will be highly appreciated. News reache here Tuesday that Ed Edmonds of this city had been killed in Kansas City. His brother Henry, went down Tuesday night and returned the next morning with the news that the dead man was no longer brother. It is not known how he mistake was made. The Willing Workers' club, first African Baptist church, was entered Monday night by the president Mrs. J. W. Edmunds, at her home 1220 Van Buren street, and will meet for business at the same place next Monday evening. All members are requested to be present. The "Voluntariae Dorcae" met with Miss Emmeline Cooper Satur day afternoon. A splendid lunch was served, after trampling the busiess, and the remaining time was spent in a musical program. The club adjourned to meet March 24th with Miss Hazel Barton, 715 East Tenth street. At the First African Baptist church on the evening of March 21st, J. Mord. Allen will be present, Mrs. L. H. Slaughter will sing one of her choice selections and Mr. Clarence Bradshaw will also sing. The pose and drill by little girls promises to be quite an attraction. Other numbers on program are as follows: Instrumental solo, Miss Viola Balsher; Oration, Miss Elizabeth Owens; Recitation, Miss Hattie Mason. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. A SAFE BUSINESS business who have operational ability to stored in the secure and co- operated on a sound business is accustom to the use of the secure custom application that particul- lar business is about all that any of you wish WE write Insurance against DKI and LIGHTNING on Houses House Cocks, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock Farm Implements, Gin, Purple, Wine, Hitchcock Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERLOOD, President H. N. JOHNSON Secretary J. I. JOHNSON Gen Mgr. Read THE PLAINEATER. The fifty ninth anniversary of the order of Good Namaritans was celebrated at Metropoliant hall on the sixth inst., and a delightful program was rendered Good speeches on the growth and progress of the order were delivered by Rev. Fishback, Mrs O A. Taylor, Mrs. Howard and G. A. Bigbee. An entertainment will be given on the 21st and 22nd of March and also a lecture on Africa by the Rev. A. G. Jordan, See'y of the National Baptist Foreign Missionary Board, t Shiloh Baptist church. Rev. Jordan has spent twenty five years in that country, and will be able to give some important information on subjects pertaining to the Africans and their customs. A delightful crowd enjoyed the hospitality of the N.B. of O. E. S. at the residence of Mrs. Laura Wilson. The ladies are giving a series of entertainments for the benefit of theasonic building association. The prize, a handsome cup, was captured by Mrs. Wilson, who realized ten dollars out of her entertainment, but Mrs. Baker says that she will win it back when she entertains. Mr. Nathaniel Haynes died Friday of last week at his late home on south Topeka avenue. He had been in poor health for some time past his funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the family residence under the auspices of Excelsus lodge, G. U. D. O. F. Kev. T. J. Carr officiating. Mr. Haynes was one of the highly expected citizens of Topeka, and eaves a wife and four children and many warm friends to mourn his deme. Mr. Ed. Vance, son of Benj Vance, one of the most prosperous farmers in northern Shawnee has purchased an incubator, and will be prepared soon to furnish chickens to the public. Unfortunately at this time he has experienced some difficulty in regulating the incubator and it seems that he is roasting his chickens before they are hatched. So if he does not get the incubator regulated, his friends will be glad to have him furnish them with incubator baked shickens. THE FORUM. The forum will render an excellent program Sunday afternoon at four o'clock at the C.M. E. church. The Forum has gained for itself the reputation of rendering programs that are worth while. The speaker for Sunday will be Rev. Harts, an eloquent and instructive speaker, and it is desired that a good crowd may welcome him when he comes to lecture. Immediately after the loot the audience will be favored with a solo by Mrs. L. H Slaughter. The choir will sing several beautiful anthems on this occasion. All are earnestly requested to be present. CAPITAL, $100,000. Rising Sun F EXACTLY FILLS THE FORCE AGAINST DKI AND LIGHTNING INDIC, Live Stock From Implosion CKD., President H. N. [CPN] EXACTLY FIRST THE DESCRIPTION PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee No 23644. Charles Friedrich, Defendant. state of Kansas to the defendant, Charles Friedrick, you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the plaintiff, Laura Friedrick, and that you must answer her petition filed therein on or before the 23rd day of February, 1906, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing said plaintiff from you, the said defendant, on the grounds of abandonment, nonsupport and cruel and inhuman treatment, and for costs of suit. Laura Friedrick, Plaintiff, By Jas. C. Salyor, her attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. FOR... SALE A PROSPROUS BUSINSS in the best town in Kansas. As I have more business than I can look after, I will sell my interest in the UNION GROCERY COMPANY Corner of Seventh and Union Streets. Mr. John Bliss, my partner, is a perfect gentleman, and eny person buy ing my interest which is half, would not regret the investment. Come see for yourself or address Foster Williams 1028 S. WALNUT STREET, COFFEYVILLE. KAS. Fraternal Headquarters Gentlemen's Buffet. WINES AND LIQUORS. ED. BRADFORD, 301 Independence Ave., KANSAS CITY. : MISSOURI. Proprietor. Fire Insurance THE DESCRIPTION ING of Houses House of Coors, CP ate, Gri, Puppes, Wagos, Houses NSCN Society J I JC I N C N FOR SALE A fine corn and cotton farm Gutbrie, 90 acres in cultu- good timber land. A 2-100 stable. The timber on the for it 1½ miles to a colored $2500 Will accept a pa- down and give liberal terms For further information add C. S. I 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, Orc., 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. It 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 seidom, 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. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Patsey Love, Plaintiff. The said defendant, Charles Love is hereby notified and required to take notice that he has been sued in the above named District Court of Bhawnee County, Kausas, in an action for divorce, and that he must appear and answer said action by said plaintiff, Patsey Love, filed, on or before the 25th day of April, 1906, or said plaintiff's petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against him according to the prayer of plaintiff's petition. A. M. THOMAS. Att'y for Plaintiff First published March 9, 1906. Any information concerning Agnes Ross Orrington, so merly of Topeka, but who went to Denver in 1902, will be gladly received by Mrs. Mary L. Price, 612 N. Jackson street, Topeka, Kansas. A fine corn and cotton farm, 7/2 miles from Guthrie, 90 acres in cultivation, balance good timber land. A 2-room house and a stable. The timber on this farm will pay for it 1/2 miles to a colored church. Price $2500 Will accept a payment of $500 down and give liberal terms on the balance For further information address Attorney for Plaintiff. Edward Wright, Plaintiff. AIRT: I. S. Curtis, C. E. Anderson, Pool and Billiard Parlors 205 EAST THIRD STREET 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 rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. W. l. Jamison. Clerk District Court. By Anna M. Tillson, Deputy Clerk. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Claud Coursey, Defendant. 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 COURNEY, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNARY, Atty for Plaintiff Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When in Pittsburg, call on him. E. Montgomery hereby announces himself a candidate for Counselman from the Fourth ward, subject to the Republican primaries march 1 the We are authorized to announce the candidacy of J. C. Brown for Secretary of State. William Green announces his candidacy for Counselman from the Third ward for a second term, subject to the Republican primaries. LOCAL NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Water Athenson are the proud parents of a baby girl born last Sunday night. Mother and baby are doing well. Andhiton has removed to 110 N. Sixth street, where you can purchase suits, wasts, all ready made garments or payments. Miss Mammie Langston Lodd and Robert Perkins were jointly married Wednesday of last week at the home of the bride's father Mr D. W. Langston of Kansas City, Mo. Both young people are well known in Popkau and have the best wishes of a host of friends for a safe journey down the rugged stream. Miss Maatf Mitchell of Bingham has been visiting Mr and Mrs J. J. Johnson the past week, or left yesterday for her home. Mr Frank William Adams, aged 52 cents, died yesterday at his home 822 Clay street, after a lunging illness. Mr Adams was a highly respected citizen and a member of Lauderdale Lodge No. 2, A F. & A M. Funera services will be held on St John A M L. Church tomorrow afternoon by the Mission trusty man he leaves a wife and many war friends to mourn his demise. Go to Zachion, 1101 S. South St. and buy your skirts, jackets and other spring goods on payments. He will order you when no one else will. The republican primary was held last Saturday and the following nominations for county offices re- sulted. Jno. M. Wilkerson, sheriff; Frank Postt, county attorney, S. J. Hodgins, register of deeds, R. F. Hayden, probate judge, Stanley Medlicott, county treasurer, S. G. Zimmerman, county clerk, R. L. Thomas, clerk of the district court; W. A. S. Bird and Robert Stone, representatives, S. H. Haynes, first district commissioner. PUBLICATION NOTICE To the Boggs Mfg Co., a Corporation You are hereby notified that you have been sued before T. F. Wright, a justice of the peace, within an for Solder township, Shawnee County, Kansas, in an action pending in said court in which George C. Stoker is plaintiff and you are defendant, for the recovery of $18 10 in account of legal services rendered you by said plaintiff upon your retainer, and that in said action the Arnold Drug Co. a corporation of North Tapoka Kansas, has been summoned to answer in 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 $1000, 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 the fond against said action judgment will be rendered against you for said sum of $18 00 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. STOKER, PLANTED AUTUMN. THOR, T. WRIGHT. THOUS. T. WRIGHT. Justice of the Peace First published March 2, '06. Home Phone 621 Main. Open Day and 1 Night Royal Cafe Regular Meal 15 Cent B. ELDER, You can buy chealer at Zanditon's with a little cash and balance on time than you can elsewhere for all cash. 110 E. Sixth. Having served his country honestly and faithfully for nearly thirty years, Sergi Sawr Poster, Troop Gith, Can has been originated to Dr. Robinson, Neb. with a view of appointment as Regimental Commander, Sergi, the officer to the given him for retirement. Upon taking leave of his troop, in which he has served twenty six years and to which he seems to her, he made a special which was very commonable, praising the members in their good behavior, best performance of duty, their morals and hoped to see them, in the future, date of their country as in the past. Sergi伯特 is a veteran many wars and campaigns, was an officer during the Spanish-American war and won honor in leading his troop after the officers had taken, up San Juan. With him gives the best wishes of his troop and the greets of those who admired him most. One is the choicest social events of the season occurred last Saturday at the residence of Mr Frank K. Dickerson, the occasion being a celebration of his forty first birthday. The rooms and table were beautifully decorated which showed that no pain had been spared to make the afternoon long remembered. At 2 o'clock the guests were seated and served a most delicious six course dinner. During the serving various toppings were under discussion and Mr Dickerson, who is a native of Georgia, related some very interesting stories of his past life and of the welfare of the Negro in his state. Coiffe being the last course all drank to Mr. Dickerson's success and hoped he might survive forty more. Cigars were then passed and until a late hour he guests enjoyed themselves relating antidotes of past life. Mr Dickerson, with his brother a law, Mr Nathans, are doing the post tailoring with much credit. He owns property near the post and putting forth every effort in making his home one of comfort. Too much credit cannot be given to Mesdames Dickerson and Nathans for their effort in making the occasion a memorable one. Those who enjoyed Mr Dickerson's hospitality were Sergt Saint Foster, Corps, W. W. Thompson, W. H. Williams, Trumpt, Clarence I. Langston and Farrier B Russell ARCHISON Ben Morton spent Saturday and Sunday in St Joseph with his wife it being their fourteenth anniversary. They served a luncheon to a few of their St Joe friends and received some very beautiful presents. One of the teachers of the Lenton faith is such a strict observer that she is not only refusing gentlemen company but is wearing her hair in the most unbecoming style. Reginald Trent visited Miss W. Morton last week Mrs Emith Kerford will move to St Joseph Thursday where her husband has a position in the packing house. Her many friends regret her going away. Miss Lathan Cunningham is still confined to her bed with lagripe and mumps. Rev. King of Leavenworth is assisting Rev Smothers in his revival meetings. WYBARK, I. T. The installation given by the Sisters of the Mysterious Ten was quite a success and many were present. Mr. Lock of Tullahassee was in this city on business last week. The entertainment given by the band, proved a success. The boys will meet Saturday night. Miss Ethel Gray and Mr. Dewitt Naves who attends the Tullahassee Mission were home on a visit last week. Some of our farmers here are through planting potatoes. Miss Lucile Ewing spent Sunday in Muskogee. Mrs. Fannie Young Blood spent Saturday and Sunday with her moth. I have just opened one of the finest lines of Spring HATS, Trimmings, etc. in the state. The prices are low, but the goods are the most that money can buy. Watch for my opening. For Home Mission Society will have an entertainment Thursday night on the Baptist Church. Frank Ashton of Muskogee was in our town on business Monday. PUEBLO, COLO. Mrs Charles Robinson, of Colorado Spring, in the city, the guest of Mrs J. N Young. Mrs Anne Wirtfield was in the city last week, the guest of Mrs J. P. Watson. Rev C. W. Holmes prescheduled for Rev Bray Sunday morning. Sunday was Quarterly Meeting at St John Rev C. W. Holmes officiated in the afternoon and Rev J. P. Howard in the evening. The church has been in revival for the past week and fourteen have united with the church. Mrs Whitner is on the sick list. Mrs Scott, of Trinidad, was in the city to attend the funeral of Miss Wainfred Harrison. Miss Wimfred Harrison passed from labor to reward Saturday a.m. at 10:05 o'clock. She had been confined to her bed for fourteen weeks. She was a bright young Christian, a member of the St John A M. E. church, Class No. 5; also, of the "Industrial Art Club," of the "Good Will Club," and of the senior class in the Centennial High school, graduating this neat June. The members of the Senior class attended the funeral in a body and sent floral offerings. The funeral was held from St John's, on Monday afternoon, Rev J. C. Owens preaching the sermon from a text chosen by the deceased before her death, "Well done." Floral offerings came from Colorado Springs, St Paul Sunday School of this city, and many other friends. Miss Harrison was a bright and useful young girl and her loss will be deeply felt. The family have the sympathy of the community. Miss Edith Bray and Mr Henry Sottle were married Tuesday evening at the St Paul parsonage, Rev. H. Franklin Bray, brother of the bride, officiating. Miss Dora Haggins acted as bridesmaid and Mr L. Haggins as best man. Wedding match was played by Mrs Oscar W. Baker They received many beautiful and useful presents. NOTICE. A primary election will be held in the First Congressional District of Kansas, on the tenth day of March 1906, for the purpose of nominating the Republic in candidate for Congress in valid district to be voted for at the general election in 1906, and the candidate receiving the highest number of legal votes at said primary election, in said district, shall be the candidate at said 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 said election. Immediately upon the closing of the polls the officers conducting the same at each voting place, shall enclose the votes cast for the respective candidate 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 balance 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 Congress and commissioner and the tickets in such county shall be upon the same quality of paper and in the same style and such ballots and no other shall be used in such primary which shall be conducted as near as practicable in a condition with the law relating to general elections, but no booths shall be a court. Each county shall have the right to elect a member of the congressional committee for the coming 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 1906 and all persons who will pledge to support the Republican candidate at such general election shall be entitled to vote at 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. BAYON, Secretary. VINITA. I. T. Will Fogg, the tonsorial artist of Finley & Hawkins force, was on the suck list the past week. Presiding Elder C. R Tucket was in the city and preached a soul stirring sermon Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church. He left Friday for Blue Jacket where he held Rev C. N. Austin's Quarterly conference. T H. Finley was at Clucombe, I. T., in attendance it court as a junior the past week. C. H. Young from Weirs Falls, I. T., and James Henson of Singly C. N. are registered at the Oak Leaf hotel. Jake Vann and wife, of Fort Gibson, I. T. are in the city. Fred Fields, of Lola, Kansas, is in the city visiting his father, Jack Fields, and other relatives. Harrison Blair was shot and killed at Okooe Thursday night, while trying to rob a store. Dr A. J. Jo diu of this city, was called to the bedside of Mrs Alice Spiller of Chaffie, I T., this morning. Mrs. Annie Peterson's mother, Sallie Miller, and daughter, Esther Owens, have been very ill, but are slowly recovering. YALE ITEMS. Mrs. George White is on the sick list. Rev R. P. Green is improving Mr Deprew on Monday took possession of his new home east of the Mo. P. depot. Louis Johnson and wife left on Wednesday morning for their home in Mineral. Mr Johnson is improving nicely. Mrs Nettie Hudson spent Saturday and Sunday in Pittsburg, with Mies Mattie Williams and other friends. She reports a very nice time. Mr. Moore and Rev. Sparkman spent Sunday in Pittsburg. Rev Jones, of Pittsburg, visited Rev. Green Monday. Larry Williams was in Pittsburg Saturday, on business. Mrs Lizzie Tindrell in Pittsburg, visiting friends a few days. Mr. Steve Bowles, of Mineral, was here Sunday, visiting Louis Johnson and other friends. Rev Ransom, of Topeka, visited Rev Green Saturday. Mrs B. B. Grey is improving in health and Sister W. E. Jones is much better. Garrett Banks is employed at the Santa Fe office now. All get ready for the coming meeting of the Grand Session of the II of J., in Arkansas City, in June. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. The above named defendant will take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff, D. J. Trickler, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and that she must on or before the 20th day of April, 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 rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. W. L. JAMISON Attorney for Plaintiff D J. TRUCKLER, Plaintiff Attest. I S. CURTIS, Clerk. First published March 9 1906. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Mrs. William Selle — You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Court of Topeka, in the city of Topeka, State of Kansas, in an action pending in said court in which W. T Crosby and E. H. Crosby, partners, trading as Crosby Bros., are plaintiffs and you and William Sells are defendants, for the recovery of the sum of $300 for and upon account of goods, wares and merchandise sold and delivered to you by the said plaintiffs at your request, and that in said action the Merchants Transfer and Storage Co., (C D. Skinner) of Topeka, Kansas, has been summoned to answer as garnishee as to his indebtedness to you, and that said garnishee has filed his answer in said cause admitting that he has in his possession at this time, and had at the time of the service of garnishment summons on him, certain goods, wares and merchandise belonging to you of the estimated value of $300 00; that said cause has been set for trial on April 7, 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 $300 and the costs of Russell G Wholesale One of the LARGE in Oklahoma General Comm All MAIL ORDER ATTENTION. Yo RUSSELL G 427 First Street, PER R D. When You Arrive in Kau Leave the Union Depot U Russell Grocery Co., Wholesale and Retail. One of the LARGEST Negro enterprises in Oklahoma Territory. General Commission Merchants All MAIL ORDERS given SPECIAL ATTENTION. Your Business Solicited. RUSSELL GROCERY CO., 427 First Street, CHICKASHA, I.T. PER R. D. LETCHER When You Arrive in Kansas City, Don't Leave the Union Depot Until You 'Phone F. J. WEAVER, The Locater He will get you a room in any part of the city, and move your trunk FREE. Houses for rent. Roming Houses for sale. Satisfaction Guaranteed. List property wit HOME'PHONE MAIN 8338 BELL'PHONE MAIN 8337 List property with WEAVER HOME PHONE MAIN 8338 BELL PHONE MAIN 8347 OFFICE 911 OAK STREET D. J. Trickler, Plaintiff this suit, and said garnishee will be ordered to deliver into court the property now in his hands belonging to you, and said property will be sold according to law, to satisfy such judgment and costs. Gordon E. Stoker, Attorney for Plaintiffs. Attent. A. J. McCabe. Judge Court of Topeka. First published March 9, 1906. DELL PONE 1340 Powell Chop House Regular Meals 15c. All You Can Eat. Lunch at all Hours. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. Rooms 25c, 50c, 75c and $1 by the day, week or month. Everything first-class. 121 West 41th Room 204 KANSAS CITY, MO. S. M. POWELL, Proprietor. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET. BOLL ROSS, PRES OSCAR ROLLFTTK SCC AL RODGERS Business Mgr. OLYMPIC CLUB. Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTOR I has Smith ... Sam Varbrough nubo Childors Id Tipton Matt Bolen ... , Sam Jones Grocery Co., and Retail. EST Negro enterprises na Territory. Mission Merchants ORS given SPECIAL our Business Solicited. GROCERY CO., CHICKASHA, I.T. TUCKER Kansas City, Don't Until You 'Phone --- WEAVER OFFICE 911 OAK STREET 40 Per Cent. to Hustling --- PARSONS, KANS Profa. A. E. Clark and Robert E. Smith were among the city teachers who visited the schools at Emporia last week Mrs. John Perry spent Sunday in Coffeyville visiting Meadames Sarah Darlen and M. Smith of Oswego, spent Sunday in the city visiting friends Prof E. J. Hawkins and Anthony Hawkins of It Scott, were in the city a short while Monday, on route home from Erie where they were called to attend the general of a relatives Louis Wiltshire, age 21, died Thursday of last week of consumption The remains were shipped to St Paul for interment. Joseph Eckhoff, living in Weekes' alton, died last Friday from an attack of pneumonia. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from the family residence. J W Willis and wife, formerly of Conkeyville, have located in the city Mrs Willis is fashionable sewing and will be pleased to have the patronage of the ladies of the city Her mother, Mrs M Craig, resides with them They live at 2300 Grand Ave, having leased the Ely property She is a sister of Mrs I Henderson, the milliner The citizens of Lebanon county held a mass meeting at New Hope Baptist church last Friday night and all resolutions endorsing the appointment of Prof Vernon The resolutions were for added to Senator Long Mrs. Mackey returned to the city Tuesday at last week. There was a good attendance at the Congress meeting last Sunday afternoon, despite the cold weather. The entire time was consumed in hearing and discussing the reports of the two special committees appointed to investigate the report concerning the principal of Garfield school and the unfair dealings with the colored people by the Parsons Sun. The protest to the Daily Sun was sent to that paper, which, after much haggling, the managers agreed to publish [See next issue of this paper for full report.] The committee on the school case failed to secure enough evidence to warrant a protest to the principal of the school The People's literary society in progressing nicely, the only drawback being the tardiness of meeting and the buster to behaviour of the younger boys and girls. Forible means to keep them in check will be required of the sergeant at arms. The colored people of Persona are energetic and pushing. Now he race loving. Invest the small sum of THREE CENTS per WEEK or 15 per month in this paper, the largest employer of colored help of any race enterprise in Kansas. WICHITA, KANS Fred Hickey has been quite all for several weeks with La grippe Mrs Mary Payton returned to her home at Enail, Okla. Saturday after a pleasant visit of three weeks in the city. The revival meeting will continue at the A.M.E. church with much interest and quite a number of conversions. The B.W.I. club met Wednesday day afternoon with Miss three Baker. Rev. Rarity in Arkansas City, preceded in the New Hope Baptist church last Sunday. Mrs. Anne Matthews of Craw- ford, Neb., visited with her mother. Mrs. V. Matthews, this week. Mrs. Lee Anderson of Topeka, visited in the city last week. E. D. Drum, who spent several days in the city visiting with his family, has returned to the farm at Enid, Okla. Mrs. Kutte Coleman continued quite all. The Toast Court Overture literary society is planning to give a grand concert in the near future. Miss Anna Butler was tendered a most pleasant surprise party in her home last Friday evening in honor of her birthday. music of thursday. Things are turning somewhat in Wichita. W. N. Miller, editor of the Wichita Searchlight, and Alex issued for Editor Miller and one for Mr. Hutchinson, both of whom will be called upon by the court to prove all they have said in the Searchlight against Rev. Hall. Rev. Hall has all rights from all places he has ever lived testifying to his general standing among both white and colored citizens. Let so much talking cease and let the facts come to light. The Second Baptist church also deserves a hearty compliment from all the people for the many stand with Rev Hall in all these dark days, and the church is moving on. The services we very good, the collections we good or better than the collections of other colored churches in the city, and Rev Hall is still studying, praying and preaching in few men can do under the peculiar surroundings in which he has found himself. For strong gospel service and able worship attend the services at the Second Baptist church Sunday services. Preaching at 11 a.m. and 4 o'p.m. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening. Many things have been said about our church and pastor, which we wanted to answer, but our pastor has always told us that he desired no publicity and therefore we have said but little in this matter. Respectfully yours, Sunday school services are held at the new edifice of the colored Baptist church each Sunday at 3 o'clock p.m. Preparations are being made for an Easter program. Mrs. Taylor, who formerly lived seven miles east of town, is now occupying her new home on Genesee street. C. If Bardett is preparing to make an addition to residence on Genesee street. He and his wife will celebrate a family reunion here in August, at which time relatives on both sides will be here, many of whom will come from the South They would also highly appreciate the presence of the manager of Puek PLAINDRAKER at this affair. Thomas Overstreet is building the foundation for an addition to his residence on Lincoln street. The first colored girl to graduate from the city high school will be Murea L. Overstreet, who will finish with her class in May. A few friends met at the home of Mrs. C. H. Burdett last Friday for the purpose of cutting rings for a caplet. A two course luncheon was served and all present reported a good time and much work. NOTICE To our Tapeka colored subscribers: We would be under many obligations to those of you who are indebted to us, if you would settle up. There are too many in this city who are indebted to us and will invariably falsify to our collectors, promising to see them again, knowing at the same time that they will not get a chance to see them again unless it be by chance. Please pay up? You owe, and why don't you settle or stop the paper? We prefer giving you the paper to having you try to beat us? ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. Mrs. Albert McLain of 301 N. 7th, is reported quite ill. John White of 412 Copper ave., who has been quite sick, is able to be out again. Vance Green has accepted an agency with a gasoline light firm. He has as his territory Oklahoma and Indian Territory and will leave in the near future for Boley, I. T. where he will open headquarters. Hon. J. B. Lott will make a trip to Las Vegas the last of the week in the interest of the Knights and Ladies of Protection He has been appointed district deputy by O. Hudson, manager for this territory. The historical and musical entertainment given at the M. E. church Tuesday night of last week by J.A. Balmer, the English missionary to Africa, in which he demonstrated to a large and critical audience the remarkable aptitude of the general representatives of four distinct types of South African Negroes in the acquisition of accomplishments, attributes only of races of superior intellect, the result of ages of culture, was a complete success, both intellectually and financially. The exercises were mostly musical, interspersed with biographical and historical sketches by the manager, who so punctured his remarks with witteisms as to frequently convulse his audience with laughter. In rendering the musical selections the five Caitu boys, ranging from five to sixteen years of age, displayed the extraordinary talent for which the Negro is noted in imitation and the production of the most soul stirring harmony. Their manner of presentation was irresistible and materially aided in wringing from the critical audience frequent rounds of applause, most of which were genuine encores. The presentation of a marriage ceremony characteristic of the customs peculiar to the inhabitants of the "Dark Continent" was interesting and provoked much laughter. Mr. Balmer's brief historical sketches revealed the wonderful productiveness of large areas of central and southern Africa, and the exceptional heathfulness of the uplands. His graphic description of the brilliant future of the "Land of our Forefathers" deserves our closest attention and most serious study, especially of that of the coming generation, upon whose shoulders will undoubtedly fall the burden of solving the vexed Negro problem. Protect yourself and family with a policy in the Knights and Ladies of Protection. See O. Hudson, Gen. Agt. for New Mexico. The young men of Albuquerque have organized a ball team with the view of being admitted into the tournament to take place next fall. They practiced last Sunday to find out and build up the weak points. They were much encouraged by results and hope by careful practice to attain as near perfection as possible. Frank Thompson is manager. LIBERTY, MO. Mrs. Ells Reis of Kansas City, daughter of Lewis Long and wife, died in that city and her remains were brought here for interment, funeral services being held at the family residence, Rev. Swader offenting Miss Anna Moore is quite all. Murray Pearley is out of school. She is the youngest in her grade and leads her class. The doctor says she studies too hard Mrs. Maria Douglas is quite all. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Carter of Cameron officiating in place of Presiding Elder M. S. Bryant, who could not be present, and preached two very able sermons. Mr. Liston, a musician, is in the city and is endeavoring to organize a class in music and an orchestra. We wish him success. Rev. Parker preached at Mount Zion Baptist church Sunday. John Johnson is spending a few days in Kansas City. Miss Ella Mao Bryant of Kansas City, visited with her parents here last week. Mattie Mitchell, who has been out of school for three months on account of poor health, returned to school this week. Memphis Business Men, FOR ANY STYLE HAIR CUT, SHAMPOO, SEA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE AND MASSAGE. —First class Work Guaranteed— 359 C CALHOUN ST. CORNER DESOTO ST. go to Ben Gilliard's when you want first-class staple and Fancy Groceries. Satisfaction Guaranteed. M'GEE NEAR COR. LAKE. Memphis J. W. Gatlin, Brick contractor M'GEE NEAR COR. LAKE. Memphis 'Phone 957 Tile and Mantel Work a Specialty. Estimates Cheerfully Furnished, 169 HERMANDO S1 RUDD RUDD BROS., Dealets in Staple and Fancy Groceries and Fresh A full line of Cigars and Tobacco, Poultry, etc. Free delivery to all parts We solicit a share of your patronage. 5144 DESOTO ST COR CLAY, A full line of Cigars and Tobacco, Vegetables, Poultry, etc. Free delivery to all parts of the city. We solicit a share of your patronage. 1920 Issues policies for $3 We issue policies for $100, $150 and $ This is the only Color Company in the Every intelligent Negro should good, live, hustling agents in every Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and La Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. H CHI Headquarters: 413 Kausas aven MEXICO, MO. Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Rev. J. L. Smith left Monday for Lexington to attend the annual conference. He has done a great work for the church this year and the members and friends are quite anxious to have him return. Miss Doshla Johnson has gone to Warrenton to instruct Mrs. J. L. Gamble's pupils in music for their closing exercises April 2 The ladies of the M. E. church gave a masquerade social Thursday evening of last week for the benefit of the pastor and about forty were in masque and kept the audience in roars of laughter for the evening. The event was a decided success, the net proceeds being $10,20. The ladies of the Second Baptist church met Thursday evening of last week and organized a missionary society. Refreshments were served in the basement. E. J. Cooper delivered a very eloquent address at the closing exercises of the public schools at New Florence last Friday evening. The school work this year was much improved under the management of Mrs. Henrietta Davis of Leavenworth, Kansas. Miss Mollie Robinson was called to McKitrick to attend the bodside of her mother, who later departed this life and passed into the great beyond. The friends of the family extend their deepest sympathy in their bereavement. Mrs. Mary Chestee has been very seriously ill for several weeks, but we hope for her speedy recovery. Misses Stella Holt, Emma Gray, Linnie White and Evelyn McDonald went to Centralla last Sunday to attend the funeral service of Mrs. Gertrude Wright. LAKE. Memphis 'Phone 957 ntlin, ntractor MEMPHIS PHONE 2678 BROS., a Staple and Fancy and Fresh Meats. ra and Tobacco, Vegetables, delivery to all parts of the city, your patronage. INSURED? Knights and Ladies of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANDE SOCIETY Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, for $350, $500 and $1000. and $200 for children aged from 6 to so Colored Fraternal Insurance in the United States. Should carry some Insurance. We want every town. Write at once for terms. and Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. tres. J. G Groves, Nat'l Treat CHILDERS, Nat'l Sec., avenue, Topeka, Kansas. A SPLENDID INTESTMENT. Buy 1-3 Interest in The Plaindealer. I would like to sell one-third (1) interest in THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER to a good, progressive person I guarantee that money can be made out of the investment if the right person can be associated in the business. I want a good, lively, energetic person who can assist in running the office and look after advertising, as I intend to be on the road most of the time, and if I can secure a person who has the cash to pay for a third interest in this great enterprise, I will consider the proposition. I have a nice business building which I will sell on reasonable terms to persons having a few thousand dollars. Some colored man with a few dollars to invest in good business property in the business portion of the city, can make money by writing at once and considering this proposition. This is the best investment we know of for some colored man who wants to make money and be at ease for the balance of his days. Don't write unless you have some money. Call on or write, NACK CHILLS New 'Phone 3308 Topeka, Kas. Blue Ribbon club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hardy, Wednesday evening. Twenty two couples were present and enjoyed an elegant repast. T. C. Greenstreet was chosen toast master and acquitted himself notly. Prof. Payton furnished the music which was enjoyed until a late hour. S. H. Cox left for Kansas City Thursday. Prof. and Mrs. McAdams, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. McClelland and Mrs. Ed Robin are the recipients of Invitations to the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Porter ot Wichita, Kans. . Roscoe Hayden has returned from the Maharry Medical Institute. The social given by Meadames Dowe and Bostle Friday was a success. Mrs. T. C. Greenstreet left for St Louis Saturday. Mrs. U. R. Smith left Sunday for Chetopa enroute for Wichita to attend a wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Porter. Harry Johnson has resumed work at the National Exchange Bank. Hillard Taylor and Miss McKarland were united in holy wedlock Wednesday evening. Mrs. Neal Pierce entertained the Booker T. Washington club Thursday, Mch. 1st. A dainty lunch was served and a pleasant afternoon spent by all present. Mrs Scott of Carthage, Mo. and Mrs. Johnson were guests at the club. On Mch. 8, Mrs. J. W. Isaac entertained the Booker T. Washington club. A lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. E. H. 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