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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. If the Senate Stands by Tillman's Jim Crow Measure, it Means the Loss of Thousandsof Republican Votes Throughout the Nation! Historical Society State House VOLUME VIII. Uncle Sam Takes a Hand and Will Bring Lynchers to Justice - Sheriff Aided the Mob. Washington, D.C. May 22. The government has taken steps to punish the persons who are responsible for the lynching at Chattanooga, Tenn., on March 19, last, of the Negro. El Johnson, who, under sentence of death for rape, had been allowed an appeal by the United States Supreme court from the current court of the United States for East Tennessee. In the Supreme court to lay Atty. General Moody filed an information requesting that in consideration of the acts committed by the persons named, it issue a rule upon each of them to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt of court. The persons named as defendants are: John F. Shipp, Frank Jones, Matthew Galloway, C. A Baker, T. B Taylor, Fred Trudley, Geo. Brown, Jeremiah Colson, Motion Perk is, Joseph Clark, "Nick" Norlar, "Sheney" Warner, Luther Williams, Paul Pool, William Marquette, Wm Beeler, Claude Powell, Clark J Powell, "Bur" Justice, John Jones, A J. Cartright R P. Cartright, Henry Padgett, Win. May, Frank Watd, John Vurnell and Alfred Hummond. After noting the facts of the arrest, conviction and sentence of Johnson, the denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus, by the circuit court, in which among other things it was alleged that the petitioner had been denied a trial by a fair and impartial jury and had been denied the aid of counsel, in violation of the fifth and sixth amendments to the Constitution and other rights under the fourteenth amendment; and the order of the court of March 19, allowing the appeal to the Supreme court; and the fact of the telegraphing of the order of the court to John L. Shipp, sheriff of Hamm'ten county, who had Johnson in charge, and the publication of the action of the court in the Chattanooga evening papers of that date. The Attorney General stated that the Sheriff and his deputies had every reason to believe from current rumor conveyed to them an attempt would be made to lynch Johnson, and that notwithstanding these facts the sheriff withdrew from the jail early in the evening of the 19th the usual guard and left in charge only the night jailer. Deputy Sheriff Gibson IT WAS STATED also about 9 o'clock of that night the defendants and a large number of persons compiled together to lynch and murder Johnson with intent to show their contempt and disregard for the order of the court and for the purpose of preventing it from hearing the appeal allowed by the court and for the purpose of preventing the prisoner from exercising right secured to him by the laws and Constitution of the United States. The facts attending the lynching are given in the information filed and the statement is made that although Sheriff Shipp returned to the jail while it was in possession of a mob, neither he nor Deputy Gibson did anything to prevent the lynching, but in fact aided those engaged in it. The Atty. General closed as follows. *When fore the United States of America, the complainants herein, through their Attorney General, respectfully request this honorable court that in consideration of the acts committed by the above named defendants and each of them, as herein before set forth, it will issue and direct the marshall of this court to serve upon said defendants and each of them a rule to show cause, if any there be, on a day certain, why said defendants and each of them should not be punished as and for a contempt of this honorable court.* The court granted leave to file as requested, making the rule returnable on the second Monday of the next term of court, October 15, next. CHATTANOOGA, TNN. May 24. The action of the Attorney General of the United States came as a surprise here, the local grand jury having failed to find an indictment against the lynchers of Johnson, although strongly charged by Judge McReynolds. It is supposed that the evidence a Bucel was insufficient to make out a case against any suspect. Ten of the men named by the Attorney General are offenders, the sheriff and his deputies. The others are not widely known or prominent. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Friday evening Dr. E. L. Scruggs, president of Western Baptist college at Macon, Mo., will deliver the annual address to the combined literary societies Sunday the baccalaurate sermon will be preached by Dr. B F Watson, of Philadelphia, Pa. Monday evening the commencement address to combined religious societies by Chaplain T. G. Steward of U. S. army, Fort Niobrara, Nebr. Tuesday, class day exercises of seniors. Wednesday evening, grand oratorical contest for gold medal by university young men. Thursday afternoon, commencement orations by seminars, address by Dr. J. Will Jackson of Kansas City, Mo. Great crowds from all over the West will swarm the grounds on all these occasions. Exhibits of student handiwork of every department will be on display. The number of 1906 high school graduates, grammar school graduates and county institute graduates who will come to Western University with the increased attendance next September is being enlarged by the constant efforts of the pastors in the various committees. From the crossroads in the rural districts, from the congested corners in the larger cities to every village and hamlet in this great nation, the fame of growing, spreading, energetic Western university in breaking open a way for the rising, industrious Negro boy and girl of America, who seek the power and ability to chisel success out of deafness to make opportunities for themselves. A copy of the song, "Alone," composed by Miss Lena Thompson of Topeka was received by our musical department last week. Tuesday at chapel services it was rendered by Miss Katherine Guy, our talented soprano. The composition has a beautiful melody and was well received by the students. Our musical department stands ever ready to encourage and develop any musical talent and ability wherever it may exist among our people. A master composition and a fortune is awaiting some Negro genius—yet undeveloped from the abundance of raw material of these western states. The student unveiling of the portraits of Rev. Eben Blatchley, the founder of Western University, President Wm. T. Vernon and Bishop Abram Grant took place in the auditorium of the new trades building Wednesday afternoon. Papers written on the life and works of each of these distinguished race benefactors were read by Mr George K. Williams and Misses Mabel Harding and Olva Ellison. Addresses were made by Bishop Abram Grant and President Vernon. Appropriate music was rendered by the choral society. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 1, 1906. BY WHAT NAME SHALL THE RACE BE CALLED? Prominrnt Men Make an Effort to Settle the Question as to Whether "Negro" or "Colored" is Correct. Thetus W. Sims is a statesman from Tennessee, now serving his county in the House of Representatives, who is deserving well of contemporary fame. Mr. Sims is concerned with a question of nonenclature of present interest. He is seeking to establish definitely and authoritatively whether the black people in this country should be called properly "Afro-American," "colored," or "darkies." Mr. Sims thinks the "Negro" is the proper term and to support his contention he wrote to Booker Washington as the foremost representative of his people in this country to get support for his ideas. The correspondence between the two men is here set forth in fall. This is Mr. Sims' letters MR. 114 114 R. "Washington, D. C., April 20 '06, "Prof. Booker F. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala: "Dear Sir—in a bill now pending before the House of Representative, relative to the schools of Washington, D. C., it is provided that the Board of Education shall consist of nine persons, three of whom shall be of the 'colored race.' I have insisted before the committee on the District of Columbia, being a member of that committee, that if it is the intention of the bill that three Negros shall be appointed, the words 'of the colored race' are not properly and definitely descriptive: that the word 'Negro' or Negro race' should be used; and the position can be filled by the appointment of Indians, Chinese, Japanese, Malays, Sandwich Islanders, or any persons not of the white race. "Some members of the committee claim that to use the words 'Negro' or 'Negro race' is offensive, and, out of respect for the feelings of what they call the 'colored race' they wish to use the very words, 'colored race.' It is my contention that the word 'Negro' is the accurate form of expression, definite in its term and is not and should not be offensive to those of our people deserved by the term. I insist on using. I will be glad to have a letter from you, giving your views as to the proper word to be used. I disclaim all intention of being offensive, but only insist that in legislation, especially in Congress, the word 'Negro' is more accurate and scientifically correct than the words 'colored person or race.' I assure you that I have nothing but the kindiest feeling for the Negroes of the South, North or elsewhere, and do not wish to do anything that is offense or not in good taste, or would be so regarded by your race. It is my intention to use your letter in reply to this on the floor of the House when said bill is up for discussion, and, however lengthy your reply may be, or whatever it may be, it is my intention to place it in the Congressional Record with my remarks. DR. WASHINGTON'S REPLIY. The following reply was received from Dr. Washington: "Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala, May 12 '06 "Hon. T. W. Sims, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. "Dear Sir—In reply to your letter of April 20, let me say that it has been my custom to write and speak of the membere of my race as Negroes, and when using the term 'Negro' as a race designation, to employ the capital 'N'. To the majority of the people among whom we live I believe this is customary and what is termed in the rhetor cs 'good usage.' That being so I am not disposed to quarrel with the use of the word on grounds either of logic or science. "It has long seemed to some of our people, however that the members of my race have been so long in this country and have become so closely identified with it in all their interests and aspirations that they should be given a political rather than a racial designation, and be called 'Afro Americans.' On the ground of logic and science, this latter title is, perhaps, as good a designation as could be devised. But the fact is—and in this I thank you will agree with me—the language is not made by either scientist or logicians. Rightly or wrongly, all classes have called us Negroes. We cannot escape from that name if we would. To cast off now would be to separate us, to a certain extent, from our history, and deprive us of much of the inspiration we now have to struggle on and upward. It is to our credit, not to our shame, that we have risen so rapidly, more rapidly than most other people, from savage ancestors through slavery to civilization. For my part, I believe the memory of these facts should be preserved in our name and traditions, as it is preserved in the color of our faces. I do not think my people should be ashamed of their history, nor of any name that people choose in good faith to give them. Yours truly, Members of the Ogden party who recently visited Tuskegee Normal (Dr. Washington's school) commented on the common usage of the term "Negro" by the graduates of the Dr. Washington's school in speaking of themselves and their fellows. It was remarked upon as an indication of the increased self respect of these men. They were not ashamed to say that they were Negroes, and did not seek to hide their identity or their people behind such meacact and unscientific appellations as "colored." Some of the visitors with the Ogden party regarded it as of some future significance and value. They said that the only excuse for the use of the term colored people to designate Negroes was that it was a police euphemism to avoid injuring the feelings of those who take offense at the more explicit and correct term. The question which Dr. Washington may be said to have finally answered arose in a rather curious way in the House of Representatives. While the District of Columbia bill was under discussion and the question of teachers in the public schools came up, Mr. Sims moved to strike out of the bill the words "of the nine members there shall be three of the colored race, one of whom shall be a woman," and substitute in place of "colored" the word "Negro." He made the same motion as to every part of the bill where the word "colored" appeared. Mr. Sims said, by way of explanation "I want to say that I do this out of no disrespect to the Negro or the colored race, because 'Negro' is the accurate and proper description. The words 'colored race' embrace all the colored races—yellow, brown, and black. I know the committee had in mind in using the word 'colored,' Negro not 'migger', as some people incorrectly call it. There seems to have been on the part of the Negroes of the United States an idea that the word 'Negro' was disrespectful and offensive, and there- fore they have, in large part, adopted the use of the word 'colored,' and the white people very properly, out of respect to them—to show a proper feeling toward them—have adopted that form of expression in speaking of them, but the day has passed when that kind of a thing is any longer necessary." Representative Wagner interposed to ask, "If you strike out the word colored and insert the word Negro, would not the person have to be a full-blooded African?" "No," replied Mr. Sims, "he would have to be of the Negro race." Then this interlude for the sake of the diversion. Mr. Murdock. You say the word colored refers to all the races not white? Mr. Sims. I say it is descriptive of all the races—brown, black, and yellow. Mr. Murdock(working up to the point of a joke): Did the gentleman ever hear of an Indian being called colored? Mr. Sims' He is called a red man Mr. Murdock. Yes, he is called a red man. Mr. Sims(triumphantly). And isn't a red man a colored man? (!Laughter ) To uphold his position in the use of the term Negro, Mr. Sims called Secretary Taft as an authority in these words: "Mr. Taft, one of the ablest and greatest men of this country at the present time, a student and an educated man, a graduate of Yale, whose learning cannot be questioned, whose sincere interest in the welfare of the Negroes of the United States cannot be questioned, delivered an address at Tuskegee Institute on April 4 this year, which is a valuable contribution to this discussion. Addressing a Negro institution presided over by Negro professors and composed of Negroes altogether, practically a Negro audience Secretary Taft used in that address the words Negro, Negroes and Negro race 75 times. He used the words colored or colored race four times. Leaves Fortune Negro Servent! The will of the well known turfman and thoroughbred breeder, Maj B. G. Thomas, probated in Lexington, Ky. recently, leaves all his estate, excepting bequests made in cochicils, to Margaret Fryor, a Negress, who had been his housekeeper since he bought her in slavery, nearly half a century ago. Louis Descoguets, Edward Frazier and Thomas B. Gardner are his executioners. Maj Thomas had no near relatives In a codicil, dated December, 1905, Thomas bequeaths to John T. Clay at 1,000, and in trust, $1,000 each, to his sons, Barak and John Clay is a Negro jockey, who rode and trained horses for Mr. Thomas. Howe, a cousin of Bannockburn, S. C., receives $500, and as trustee without security for his daughter and two granddaughters of the late James Howard, $1,000 each. They also live in South Carolina. Margaret Pryor will also get Mr. Thomas' Hira Villa breeding farm, the city home is head of yearlings and several brood maras. Mr Thomas was worth about $33,000. His Hira Villa farm of one hundred acres is valued at $10,000 Texas land, 800 acres, $12,000 12 thouroughted yearlings, $6,000, and household effects, notes, etc. 000. Maj. Thomas was one of Kentucka's most noted men. He was born at Charleston, S. C., about 80 years ago and was educated at the University of Illinois and the law department of the Kentucky University, being a classmate of the late Senator James B Beck. He never practiced his profession, but joined the Confederate ranks at the beginning of the Civil War and quit the service as major on the staff of General Joe Wheeler. Then he took the business of breeding horses.—Post-Dispatch. NUMBER 22. THE COLORED BUSINESS MEN Entertain Hon. Theodore W. Jones, of Chicago-After the National Meeting On last Monday evening a large and enthusiastic audience of our best people assembled in the Topeka Commercial club rooms, the occasion being the open meeting of the Negro Business Men's League of Topeka, complimentary to Hon. Theodore Jones, of Chicago. The Topeka branch of the National Negro Business Men's League, though not a large concern, is made up of the young and aggressive men so characteristic of the West. Notices of the open meeting had been sent to all parts of the city and the hearty response on the part of the citizens is a pleasing testimonial of their appreciation of the efforts put forth by our young men to make a place in the business world. Unfortunately, the meeting was opened late. Ex secretary Ir Guy, acting president in the absence of Dr. Briscoe, called the meeting to order, and announced the order of business. Previous to the address of Mr. Jones, Captain William Reynolds sang "The Miser," Mrs. Slaughter a vocal solo, "The Birds" Secret, and Mrs. J. M. Wright sang "The Snow Flakes." Mr. J. M. Wright, at the request of the acting president, saw the members and applicants with the happy result of adding a dozen names to the roll of members. The president illustrated the purpose of the club and the special object of this meeting. Concluding, he introduced Mr. Jones, of Chicago, as the representative of the National Negro Business Men's league, who talked on "The Negro Business Men's League of Topeka and its Bearing on Good Citizenship." He opened his address by complimenting Topeka on its large number of alert and energetic business men. He spoke of the physical condition of their business houses, and of the value of their commercial standing as a means of upfift to the race. He dwelt especially upon the value of character, industry, and careful economy in the management of their various ventures, and he urged the absolute need of putting forth the very best efforts to carry the best up to date stocks, and to be able to meet competition. "No much has been said and written," urged Mr. Jones, "about the shiffless Negro that the successful Negro business man was, until the organization of the Negro Business Men's League, an exception, a creation of accident. Success today in one's ability to compete with competition among all men and among all people, without distinction of race or color. We must establish a high ideal of commercial conduct." It is a matter of regret that lack of space prevents a full report of Mr. Jones' very excellent address, which received the close attention of all. At the conclusion, all present were very cordially invited to partake of a banquet at 120 Kansas Avenue. THE BYSQUIT Guy's Hall was tastefully decorated by the wives of Topeka bust ness men. Coverers were told for forty-eight guests, with ample food supply for ten times that many. At the banquet toasts were responded to by Dr. Coldwell, W. T. Mc Knight, Jefferson King, J. Hume Childers and J. H. Guy. Malted Grape Juice. Dinner Course. Fried Chicken. New Pets, New Potatoes, S. Corn. Bread and Butter. Pickles. Olive. Tomatoes, Mayonese Dressing. Wafers. The menu was in charge of Miss Lena Thompson, and was a credit to the lady's culinary talent. The following ladies assisted Miss Lena in serving: Meadames O. A. Taylor, E. Guy, G. W. Guy, W. T. McKnight, L. H. Slaughter, W. Hamilton, C. Lytle, Wright, and Musses Lella Ford and Ine/ Wood. Go to Zanditon's to get good, serviceable goods on credit. 110 E. Sixth street. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson of Kansas City was in the city on business yesterday. Mrs. Joe M. Beuchea, formerly Miss Jeannette Willis, spent last week in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. G. A. Patton has returned from Excelsior Springs and Kansas City, where she has been for her health. Mr. Thos. Brown of Wichita has sold out his interest in the AfroAmerican club, and expects to locate in Topeka soon. He is contemplating going into the grocery and feed business. --- Zanditon's is the place to buy for a little down and the rest in convenient payments. 110 E. Sixth St. A. M. Thomas, who was operated on by Dr. Taylor last week, is able to be out. The operation was a success, the doctor performing it alone. Last week the sad news was received of the death of Mies Sallie Woolridge, the sister of Mrs. Harrison Chiles, at Thiles Cross Roads, S. Carolina. The Shamrock club met last week with Mrs. G. W. Burns. Mesdames J. M. Rivers and Reed were welcome guests. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. M. Brown, 200 Spring street. All members are requested to be present; business of importance, June 5th. Decoration Day was duly observed by the citizens of Topeka and Shawnee county. Capt. A. M. Fuller, commander in charge is a very dignified officer and is every inch a soldier. The exercises were held in the auditorium, where Capt. Huron was the orator of the day, and his speech received marked attention from the overflowing audience. It was patriotic, conservative and full of interest to the coming generation. Dr. N. B. Ford, a recent graduate of Meharry University, Nashville, Tenn., has located in Pittsburg, Kansas. Dr. Ford is a persevering, energetic young man, who has passed the rigid medical examinations of Kansas and New York with high honors. The people of Pittsburg have an addition to their city socially, morally and intellectually in the person of this young man. He is a son of Major G. W. Ford, who had charge of the National cemetery at Fort Scott a number of years, and who now resides at Port Hudson, Louisiana. He is also a lover of sports, having been captain of the football team at Megarry. May the doctor succeed. Prof. W. T. Vernon, registrar of the U. N. treasury, visited Topeka last week after returning from Washington, D. C. He is well pleased with the condition of things in the Treasury department, and met President Roosevelt, Sec'y of Treasury Shaw and the present registrar of the Treasury, J. W. Lyons. The president received him cordially and assured him that he had great confidence in his integrity and ability and that he gave no credence whatever to the stories circulated concerning him. Sec'y Shaw also gave him a hearty welcome. Prof. Vernon assured Mr. Lyons that he would do all in his power to make everything pleasant and agreeable. Mr Lyons replied that he would do the same for the professor. He is requested to hold the position until Mr. Vernon should return to Kansas and close up his business. The people of Washington should feel highly elated over the addition to their circles of such fine colored people as Prof. Vernon and his wife, who will do much to uphold the race wherever stationed. They will find the new registrar a man of economy, and one who will make a great showing with his salary by placing it in real estate, farms and business property. Mrs. James Bertha and children will leave for Sanfrancisco Thursday evening where they will make their future home. The Baptist State Sunday School convention will hold its annual session in Weir City, Kans., June 20-22, '06. All Sunday Schools will please take notice and have their delegates present at two p. m. of the 30th Many noted speakers will be present. Send list of delegates to Mrs. W. L. Grant, 1964 N. 4th street, Kansas City, Kans. 11. I. Monroe, President. Wednesday evening the Elks—"Best People On Earth"—entertained the old home boy, P. G. Lowery, and his big company who played here with the Wallace shows. It was the biggest "blow out" this popular and growing organization ever had and those present highly enjoyed themselves. Mr. Lowery is an Elk and the boys showed him that their horns were in the right place. This is the cleanest and best company on the road—each one an artist, and abave all, they are ladies and gentlemen of the highest type. As is usual Mr. Lowery received a warm welcome from a host of friends who are always glad to meet him whenever he lands in the capital city. THEY MADE MERRY! The Phil Sigma Party Was the Heist in Topeka's Social History--Society Waste Out in Full Force. It is over, and the Phi Sigma girls not only did themeslves proud, but surpassed anything in the history of Topeka society, as was admitted by the two hundred odd guests last Friday evening who were so fortunate as to be present. As previously announced, it was the closing of the present social season in Topeka, and the upper crust of Lawrence. Atchisou, Emporia, Kansas City and Topeka were out in full force. The decorations were magnificent and under the glow of green and white electric lights, the numerous cozy corners, etc, made it seem like Fairyland. Never before and perhaps never again (until the Phi Sigma girls entertain) was such an array of beautiful gowns and spiked tailed coats ever seen at a social gathering in this city. The club is compulsed of our best girls—the cream of the wheat, and their initial party has set the pace for all future events. LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH WILSON. The real estate firm of Charles A. Wilson has a new adv in THE PLAIN DEALER this week. This firm is building up one of the largest lists of farms for sale in the West and is adding new customers daily. Those who are in the market for a farm or ranch business will do well to write him at once. Their plan is new and is one of the best so far proposed for bringing buyer and seller together, being based upon the theory that where one man wants to sell there is sure to be another who wants to buy. The problem is to bring the buyer and seller together and this can be done by advertising the many farms and properties for sale in papers and in circulars. Our readers are urged to write this firm if they want to buy or sell a farm and get the plan for closing the deal. These plans are simple and direct and so inexpensive that they must surely appeal to anyone who wants to buy or sell. See adv. in this issue, and write Chas. A. Wilson, for list, 115 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. DISTRICT CONFERENCE. Great lind, Kansas, May 28, '06. The P. E. and members of the Wichita district conference met in Myers chapel A. M. E. church at 9:15 a.m. Rev. B. R. Ross read Ps. 190 and hymn No. 197 was sung by the conference. After further devotional services, P. E. Brooks preached a most acceptable sermon from Mark 4:11. Rev. J. W. Swisher led in prayer. After a song the holy sacrament was administered to those who wished to receive it. B. R. Guy was elected secretary, P. R. Ross, recording secretary. Roll was called and members present answered to their names. The bar of the conference was fixed at the third row of seats from the altar. Milton Tyler was elected marshal. On motion, the P. E. appointed the following committees: On Finance—J. P. Howard, J. W. Swisher, K. P. Bond, H. M. Seller. On Public Worship—B. R. Rose, S. Norris, W. G. Barnett, O. H. White. To examine applicants for admission to annual conference—B. R. Guy, J. W. Swisher, J. P. Howard. On Temperance—H. W. King, J. W. Swisher, W. G. Barnett, T. M. Reeves. On Best Method of Raising P. E. Assessment—J. W. Howard, G. M. Burbridge, Milton Tyler, Rosy Smith, J. R. Ramsey. Reposters—To PLAINDEAIR, B. R. Guy; to city papers, K. P. Bond; Christian Recorder, J. W. Swisher. The hours for holding conference sessions were fixed at 9 a.m. to 12. were fixed at 9 a.m. 10 12. The Sunday School convention met and organized in the afternoon, Bishop Grant of the Fifth district presiding. Reports and paper upon the disciplinary topics were read. The reports showed the work to be improving throughout the district. The district conference and Sunpay School convention were creditably attended, the charges being fairly represented. Bishop Grant preached a very impressive sermon Thursday night. Two persons joined the church. Adjournment Friday night. The Kansas State Federation of Women's clubs will convene June 20-21 at Salina, Kans. All clubs are requested to send decorating committees on the 19th if possible. We hope to have a large delegation from all over the state. DIVE HENDERSON, Ch'n Ex. Bd. GFRTRUDE B. SOLOMON, Cor. Sec. ABILENE. KANS. The Odd Fellows annual sermon was preached Sunday and it was a success in everyway. Messrs. Geary and Curtis visited the Shriner's Conclave at Topeka last week. W. Ward visited the District Board meeting at Burlingame last week. Mrs. D. Simpson attended the graduation of her daughter, Mayme, at the Industrial Institute at Topebo, Kans. BLUE RAPIDS, KANS. J. H. Cook moved his family to Blue Rapids this week. Messrs Harris and Washington spent Saturday in Frankfort. Mrs. Clay and Miss Montgomery were visitors in the city one day last week. Mrs. Emily Walker is visiting in Atchison this week. Miss Ethel Penn who was the guest of Miss Marie Overstreet during her graduation, returned to her home in Atchison. Fred Metler has gone to Lawrence. N. Norris was in the city last week. Misses Penn and Overstreet spent Sunday in Frankfort. Chas. Harris and Miss Eulah Walker spent Monday in Irving. A. L. Walker is on the sick list. Mr. Torles and sisters returned to their home in Washington after visiting in the city for some time the guests of the Misses Walker They were highly entertained while here and well liked by every body. Mrs. Frances entertained at a six o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Penn Tuesday evening.. CASH For Your Business Store Build- ing, Factory or Real Estate, no matter where located. If you desire a quick sale send a description and price, then we will mail you free our plan of selling. If you WANT TO BUY PROPERTY, any kind, anywhere, write for our free catalogue of bargains. A specialty of Country Stores, Groceries, Dry Goods. C. A. WILSON, 415 KANSAS AVENUE TOPKEKA, KANS. BAXTER ITEMS. Mrs. Alice Brown of Yale, has removed to the city for an indefinite time. She occupies the residence of Mr, P. Burnett. Anthony Harwell of Parsons, is visiting his parents for a few days. Quite a number from Columbus attended the baptizing and quarterly services of the Primitive Bnptist church last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Bond of Yale are spending a few weeks in the city, guests of relatives and friends. Master Oliver Norman is spending the week in Columbus. The Masonic lodge initiated five gentlemen of Galena Tuesday evening. This order has a large membership and is said to best lodge in this part of the state. Master Wayman McClarn spent a week in Varck visiting his brother, Roderick. A fishing party composed of Madames Jennie Norman, Florence Smith and Nelle Smith of Galena, and Fleetwood Ezell of Columbus, spent a very pleasant and profitable day, also enjoyed quite an outing in the territory last week. Samuel Slaughter transacted business in Columbus Thursday. Mrs. Annie Greene of Kansas City, Mo. is the gyst of Mrs. M. P. Wheaton. Miss Sophronia Worley of Vinita, I. T. was the guest of the Misses Lavender last Sunday. Quite a number of Joplinites attended the rally at the Mt. Olive Baptist church Sunday. The members of the St. Jam M. E. church are preparing to build a new church in the near future They expect to have the building completed by the first of August. The first Sunday in June is rally day. NOTICE! To the Editor and Readers: Central Lodge No. 50. I. B. P. O. E. of W. will give their first annual banquet and smoker at their quarters, 620 Kansas Ave.. third floor. GERVUS IB.P.O.E.E. ALCES CENTRAL LODGE NO.53 June 8, 1906 Invitations have been sent out. The following speakers are invited to be present: Prof. Carter of the Institute. Dr. W. W. Caldwell'. Hrn. W. W. Fisher. Rev. J. R. Ransom will offer invocation. Hon. J. G. Greves of Edwardsville, Kans. Hon Nelson C. Crews of Kansas City, Mo. There are a number of others whose name will be mentioned at the barquet. But first you cannot miss hearing Prof Carter, Dr Calveil, and Fisher, the home speaker. Mr. Groves, the potato bin of the eloquent tongued Nelson, who will are use the dead. The committee will make it a and affair. LEAVENWORTH, KAN The annual sermon of the Ork in Good Samaritans was preached at Sunday evening by Rev. Tyler of the C. M. E. church. Mrs. Addie Taylor, who has been very ill for the past few weeks, is reported better. Fred Logan, a well known and highly respected young man of this city, died Tuesday of last week. Attorney G. W. Jones of Hill City spent a few days in our city last week. Mrs. L. Bright entertained the N. U. G. club last Wednesday, ```markdown ``` We have a commodious dancing Pavillion—fineet floor West; Baby Racks, Striking Machines, Swings and thing that goes to make an ideal Summer Garden. Tuesday nights will be Vaudeville—fun for old and FREE! It cost nothing to enter the garden, but to the Pavillion each Lady will be charged 10c, Gent's 15c of good music. One block East of where car stops at the Cemetery. G. W. Hamilton. Monestreet & Hamilton, Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Embalmers. We have a commodious in the West; Baby Racks, S everything that goes to make Tuesday nights will be young. FREE! It cost nothing enter the Pavilion each Lady Plenty of good music. One block Past of w Fred I. Stonestreet Successors to Undertakers We have a commodious dancing Pavillion—fineet floor in the West; Baby Racks, Striking Machines, Swings and everything that goes to make an ideal Summer Garden. Tuesday nights will be Vaudeville--fun for old and young. FREE! It cost nothing to enter the garden, but to enter the Pavilion each Lady will be charged 10c,Gents 15c Plenty of good music. One brick Post of where car stops at the Cemetery. ```markdown ``` We carry one of the sine Topes Corner 7th and Quincy Sts Russell G Wholesale carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in 7th and Quincy Sts Topeka, Kansas Russell Grocery Co., Wholesale and Retail. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts Topeka, Kansas Wholesale and Retail. One of the LARGEST Negro enterprises in Oklahoma Territory. General Comm All MAIL ORDER ATTENTION. Yo RUSSELL G 427 First Street, : PER R. D. General Commission Merchants ALL MAIL ORDERS given SPECIAL ATTENTION. Your Business Solicited. RSSELL GROCERY CO., 27 First Street, : CHICKASHA, I.T PER R. D. FLETCHER. Ant Every Loving Afro-American Write us at once for an interesting proposition. Only state that you are interested in music and use your full name and addressr YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. American Co-Operative Concern, (Music Department) Athens. Georgia. General Commission Merchants All MAIL ORDERS given SPECIAL ATTENTION. Your Business Solicited. RUSSELL GROCERY CO., 427 First Street, : CHICKASHA, I.T PER R. D. FLETCHER. We Want Every Music-Loving Afro- to write us at once for a Simply state that you are enclose your full name WILL NEVER REGRE Afro-American Co (Music Department) to write us at once for an interesting proposition. Simply state that you are interested in music and enclose your full name and addressr YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT. Afro-American Co-Operative Concern (Music Department) Athens. Georgia. Kansas Credit Co., Money to Loan On Household Goods, Live Stock and Jewelry. "THE KEYSTONE." RESTAURANT AND CAFE First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and LOB ROSS, FIR ON CAR ROCHETT BOR AL RODGERS Business Mgr. OLYMPIC CLUB. KING HOTEL First-Class Board and Lodging Ice Cream and Cigare. D. Waddington. Proprietor. KALLITHRIX PARLOR. HAIR GOODS, HAIR ORNAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, TAPES, FRIZZES AND BANGS. MRS.:M. L. FIELD, 819 KANSAS AVE. OPEN TUESDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. R. S. STREET, Prop. 1204 K. KIGHTRETH ST. FARL DUNN, Prod. R. J. BETTS, Pcc. L. F. HILLIS, Stewart Afro-American Social Club When at Leasure, Call and See us. We Strive to Please. ```markdown ``` The American Collection ANTHONY P. WILSON. Attorney We make collections in all parts o of the United States. No fees charged until collection is made. 4 rr RS nese nn ENN NNN nnn ee ene enn reer reer errr eee reer eee rere ree ere eaaee reece ae YALE NEWS. Mea Hallie White and 3fre. Laura Cobbs’ baby daughter are spendidg a few weeks in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Samuel Galloway of this place visited tn Coffeyville, Kan, this week, A fine boy was born to Mr, and Mrs. Dewberry Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. <A fine bovawas born to Mr. and Mra, Withains Tuesday storming at 7 o'clock. Mr. and Mca, McGee returned home from Pittsburg after a visit to their cousin, Mr. aut Mra, John Walker. Mr. [4 Wy Whitehead was in town Wednsstiy to do some shopping Mr. John Hiryey was in town this week 2 attend business, GARDEN CITY, KANSAS. Tashop Grant visited uur city May 22 and fectured that evenmg atthe A WT, church to a large audieme. Tlie sub- fect way “Man's Duty Tiom the Cradle to the Grave.” Mis remarhe were point ved and well spoken. A grind reception wae given in the afternown by Moedates Carter and Pen- ington at the heme of the former ot TOL Lieventh street. hes pattook of an elaborate four eonree luncheon Vishop Grant was well pleased with our eaty and found it as the nime im- ples, the ganden spot of Kansan, and @ Western health resort. May Bishop Grant amt his gool works always lve in the minis of men, Se VINITA, I. T, J. Ragsdale of Grand river siuity ani the rather of Mis, Win, Moore 4s in the city very all He de bean treated by De AOU Kendall on Lact Youth street aAnly Roler was at Nowater, Lt a few tow digs ase ond puichised ¢ nice rest} new lot an a nice section of the city while thee, Mie VU Hawkins and dougter Ei mia TLawhing dott for Sulphur Springs, A, 1. wath hopes ot regaining their health Ties CON. Austin of Grind river vie cimity Wad an the atv the pret week basing Inlls stoweh, anaanganz and mnyat- ing many to a lag basket anerting The Mesmic lotie ebb ite omnia Jectiny Tuesliy even and the olheets ate as inilowe taines 1 Hahs, We MM, Oscar Mone, S. Wer Aldht Moore, 1 Was Willhim Moore, teasure, ani AD Jobngon, secretary. ‘The pabhe mst ih ton wall be the 26th of June A good dime thiowzhont the provedines teas sured Mra. Enoch Hawhine epent a few plereant dise with gelitaves out in the sountry the prst week, Wm, Advir received a telegram Tu lay fion his otha, J LB Adan, mtating Shat his wire wos dead dhe ditter's Bit dicl at Chinow, Kans, ant the fun it taok place at Tanporin, Kem: Wa Visi lett tor that ples Pity ehenins ‘Ve chow ot the AMT. charh heb ite annual ehetion CPhureday evening, electing Do Meh- manger and Mie 8 A Hawkins aiymniet Vinita his one of the best ches da the Persbtory and ce only ot using the Eveetl's Anthene — It Sight as caved atop an ant hen ton yoursel! James Ro Gardan Supine hang of sthe sons and Daughters ot Tasusahen, wan hire om Ranana City the past scok in the omterest or eu lodse. TOW. Whos was geventis culled) ta Denver Cola, whae his two pnls are for their hevth one ot then: having tah en vets ED NORTH TOPEKA Vicde ot Topeka ‘Tent No 36 wall have (har fastallvuon on Luestis even Fane 5. 1908, vt the dabermicl Tall, 0s Wear Beatrest Offers will be installed by Yr Linmt Game. CoG. PB. The band wall ren tor some eautitul acleetions of the lotest ‘The publ wall be royally entertune 1 by the hint Refreshments wel be servet | Admission 10 conta Charman Mir Idi Mo Jonlan, WD. Trershols respectfully invited Maceloua Labemice, No m3 were anceeasial tnonchally at their install. tien Tist Thursday, Moy 2ith, The G IL DP. within our midst The hull wa prchel with people Lserythmz up te date The installation was the grand, eat that was ever witnessed on the North ade The Dts, all in full dress regalia under the auspices or Mra, Tle Jondn who is muccesafal in mil un lertahinzs, Notice —To all members of Maemdonn (ntwinale No 9} von are reyuested by the High Priest Dt Ide M, Jardin ta be present ot the Tahoibin hall, 508 Weat B street on ‘Tuesday afternoon at 2 otlorkh Tune 12th, 1905, She CG, M, Ste Frank Wilson 6G. P, Dt Tana Gaines will be with us on then unnual visit Request every Dt. ta be present, Wa M Jordan, HP VQ M, Mis Sarah MeLlroy. 8 PAOLA ITEMS Annt Margaret Lee is very low Mr fbram Parks, who was contned to ins bed several diya last weeh, is able to be out again Mies Mule Watla and Mise Joni Brown of TLawience, Kans, are the Rneste of Misa Leona Meana this ween Mis, Mary To Adama returned Wel: nesday from Denver, Colo, much im. proved in health She spent the pnat thiee months there with her sister, Mrs. Ma Taylor Tones, Arrov Peak was severely burned at hie home on Weat Wea street last: Wednes- slay moraing His wife wae rendering lard in the oven of a cook stove. The grease ignited and Mr. Peak removed it from the oven with a spade and poured fn water to extinguish the flames which caused an explosion. The room caught fire but was extinguished before much damage was done, Mr, Penk’s face and arins were painfylly buined. Little Melon Stuart left Vriday for Caldwell, hans, to apend the summer with her uncle, Mr, Henry Payne and Mr, Robert Shel: by inet the K. of 1. lodge in Kanans City Irlday night, Louis Nowhng, Je. $s suffering from a sprained wrist, Miss Emma Payne was visiting the sick Mond ty Rev. Wesley Wilson, a farmer, was atrich by lightning Tuesday evening, on his faum near Mallsdale, Me was cut: {ing wood when the bolt struck him le was found reveral hours later fn an unconscions condilion, Me died Wedner- day afternoon, He was pastor of the Metho list Chuich at Hillsdale, He was buniet ‘Thursday afternoon Mr. and Shs, BN Walken and daughter of Ba. ola, telttises of the deceased, attended the tamoial, | Wantel—Iy the Pach bind, a cornet phic a barber by trade Muy partie: le atdese John E. Hobbe, Paola, Kan LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. The week ending WMiy 25 Was an eventful one du the annaly of Lincoln Institute ant largely made so through the annual reumon or the G. A. BR. of Mrssout, Woman's Rehef Corps and the Sens of Vetaans assembled in Jeiereon uty. NUnge number of the old soldiets ant ethos Visited the institution an] these vistors, expecially those whe had come in close contact with the Negro daring the clvil wat, seemed amazed at the Aint and tangible evidences of progress tount in Lincoln InsGtute. Several pure thiseed pictures in the art depitment ast eartied away sonsemia fiom (he shops made by Negro boys and guts to displey at thar homes, Moone the nuwber who sisitel Line toln Hastittue Was Captain Parsons of jbatine, who commented the fimons t2d precine nt aml it wie nt lis anzzentiun thit the soldwre oc his regiment con Hibnted moms fo found the institu. fon Whom wnustered ant ot acoMe. Cape tom Parsons imicle avy inspuring ch te the gunlty and stuhnts assembled yin the auditorium ant dert with Pest. dent Mien several documents refering (9 {tis degmont made white Captain Pat- pois Was an change that ate very vale Table trom a histeneal pont of view and that wall be plied an the machives of the chook inet tore pat ot ita bitory AV pletsing amcdent ecaned wher one ot the suldige whe lad rou_bt iu the Station wats wath Garshaldi and who Jamsels aan nttest deeited fo know the exe or a attain punting excented by Samuel Duke, xeon ot Pier Dake of St. [Heras mon emg tol), aul Why, at Is worth moe thin thi? aml handed over imaee the amount ashel wath the statement, *So clirmnse The scasne on Sanday aitanoon was son tinted by How A. Sealer. «ome wissiomd of the perma nt set on pov cane Phe abies pave Wis an line Wath thy reunion ot the week ant lhl Another mete or dasprition The Tamer reception te the Semars Was a vay plerant utin, The dinmg teem Was testefally decorated in the tliss colors yellow and wlate, lind. punted mend nad, punting done by the muleanta antsie hy the achoot orbs stra, late ARKANSAS CITY, KANS, NEWS | Une ot the neiteet Tittle poenica the reason was pesaa dn the yaove it the Farm of Mie McGinnis, one of the Pens unlest sesorta in Cas viemty. Hy week will close the term of school, Among ite queria of efhecia an teahets ae men ant wonen dispored to plice honor where at is merited te: goidh»s of pce or color To these few we express our gratitude, WoW West, whose @anly his been here duing athoot wall veto ta Pech. hunter pb * Ase Minne dickson or Peckham, @ Py is sisi fiends, Viet, Wo Smoth vis destin three miles west of thi uty Miss Tha bieetaan of Minneapolis Minn as vasung wath of L fied, Mr and Mis. CHL Guprntar and Mi and Mie J AL Mitel Hot this ats Sows Rett Whchwell of Gutlaw, Oh, is visiting boy easter, Mra Celie Bown Bon ta Mi and Mee Wor Bias May 20a ton pon) daazhte Suntiy, Done 40 fs quarterty iee ting at St James A OM OE clunch 4 dagt day in Zion feespected, Me Uber Oldham bs suiferis from a severe henparhiage, EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS Farmers, Take Notice! Jo the farm elenwnl of eer peo ple an} those agen ulturally Inclined, we Sunflower State Agricnlturists, extend a spect) Invitation to be presint at our triennuil aeeting Auturday, June 24, 1960, at Gaoves Center, three quarters of a amie vast of Fawardavalle, Kuna. Women aie re jueated not to wear siths amd satin, but common ol] gingham or calico We beg to futher submit, in part, the tullowing programme for that date 1,, Suntlower State Agriculturivts, Ita Tull and Maision 2 “Whut I Know About Kansas Farmers,” Nick Child, Pletadeater. 3. “The Necessity of Attending Other Farm Orgenizations,” Ed 8. Harvey, Bib. ley. 7 4. "The Needs of Detter Sanitary Condition on the Farm.” T, C, Untbenk, Kansaa City, Bfo. 3. “The Part Afro-Americans Should Play {n the Development of Western Kansaa.” Derle E. Jones, Hill City, 6 “The Farmer as a Factor in the Body Fohtic,” B.S. Smith, Kanses City, Kans 7 “Poultry Malsing va, Other Indus- trtes for Farin Girls,” Mattie Boyd, Law: rence, 8. “What We Should do to Make Farming Profitable and Home Life More Comfortable,” J. G. Groves, Sr. Reception. UPR Ra : From Lawrence,y20 a. m, leaves 4130 pe From Kansas City, $130 a. m, leaves 7: pom. ©. A. Groves, I, S.A, Pres. | Fanw For Sirr—On reasonable terms, Inquire of, W. H. Cook, Almena, Kanr, 3m Mayll Hours Vhonws Foam Home 141 24pm Hell 40 73 pm DR. N. B, FORD, Puystcran axp Suraron, ONico Over Ow! Ding Store, Fourth wnd Broadway PITTSBURG, hans PUBLICATION NOTICE, In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. . Eli Ulamperl, Plaintiff, vs Frank Taylor, aliaa Clayton Taylor, Defendant, The State of Kansas to Frank Taylor, alias Clayton Taylor: You are hercby notified that in the above entiled court and action you have been sued by the plaintiff upon an account for $21.01, and in sa‘d action the plaintiff has caused a gar nishment summons to be issued the Atchiam, ‘Topeka, Santa Railway company and said company have answered that they are intlebted to you in the sum of &35, and this is tu adviee you that unless you answer the plaintiffs till of particulars on orbefore May 31, 1906, that the same will be taken as true and the said court will make a findinz accord ingly, directing the said funds due from said railway cnwpany to you tobe pad into cour, to satisfy the plaintiffs claim and ¢oste of this ac tion, Hereof yon will take due notice, Noi. O Nem Clerk Wo McCriviocn, Att'y tor Plaptitt Firet published May 4th, ’06. PUBLICATION NOCICE. To the District Court of shawnee County, Kansas, Cyrus Dixon, Plaintitt \s Ida O, Dison, Defendant. The above named de" ndant will take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff, Cyrus Dixon, fora divorce upon the grounds of aban donment and that she must on or be- fore the 18th of May, 1906, plead or answer to the petition filed by the plaintiin the abuye named court, or the allegations of said petition will butaken as true and judgment rendered, «divorcing rlaintiff from defendant, W. L damison, (stan) Attorney fur plafntl Attest: 148 Curt, Clerk. Virst published April 6th '06, PUBLICATION NOTICE, No, 23823. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, S,S. Hughes, Plaintitt, \s Clara Hughes, Defendant, To the above named Clara Hughes, You are hereby notified that you have been sued inthe District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas by the above named plaintiff, S, S, Hughes, whose petition i the above named cause waa filed in said court on the 18th day of April. A. D. 1906, and that unless you anawer said petition orappear herein. on or Lefore the Mth day of June, A. D, 1906, the allegations in eaid petition will be taken aatrue, and a judgment ren- dered against you, divorcing you and said plaintiff, 8. S, Hughes. J.J. Kina, Attest: Attorney for plaintit! 1, S, Cuntte, Clerk, First published April zoth, '06, BR ee Memphis éBusmess Men, CALL AT THE Palace Barber Shop F. W. Melson, Prop, FOR ANY SIVLE HAIR CUT, SHAMYLPOO, SEA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE AND MASSAGE. —First-elass Work Guaranteed— 359 G Cattioun Si, ‘ CORNER 1):50TO ST. —S_S— W | J a t Gat | il Brick : rick contractor fe Tile and Mantel Work a Specialty, Estimates Cheertnlly Farnished, 169 Hersanvo Sr MEMPHIS PHONE 2678 Glorious Opportunity for the Colored Youth w & Young men who really wish to enter the great money making field, (the grocery business) will find great encauragement and help in consulting C. Gillis, Jr., end Bros., the wholesale and retail grocers. ‘Lhey will not only sell you as cheap as anybody else but they will t)ach you how to do business. If you go to the Gillis Bros., and invest only $150 or 200 and then follow their instruction, you can clear $25 to 30 per week. About thirty-five young men right here inthe city who started from Gillis Bros. are clearing the above amounts per week and even more. You can do 80 too, so call on. C. GILLIS, Jr. and BROS., Store No.1,539 Miss. Ave Store No.2,344 Beale St. Memphis, Tena. Near DeSoto St. PAOLA, ITEMS, Rev, Suttle fs conducting a series of meetings at the C. M. C. church | Miss Viola Allen of Osawatomie was the guest of her cousin, Miss Ida Penk, this week. Seven candidates were baptized tn Bull Créek Sunday at 12:3 0'e ock. Rev. Miller of the Second Bapulst church officiated. Mrs Uattie Allen af Rosedale vis- ited friends and relatives in Paola Sunday. The Memorial sermon of the K, of P, lodge will be prea. bed by Rev. Miller May 26th at the Second Rap tit church Reed Taylor's Land will give a concert In the city park Friday night. The entertainment given at the Second Baptist church was a grand success financially, The Nonparlel Club entertained o number of iniited guests in honor of Mrs. Will Jones Saturday evening, May 26th, and a twocourse luncheon was served. Mrs. Wm. Smith and daughter, Mra. J. Il. McLean, were visiting in Kinsley lat week. Several of the young people of Larned are anticipating a trip to Topeka June 19th, CARD OF THANKS, Torna, Kas, Mav 10, "00, We desire to thank the WNnighte and Ladies of the Orient for their very kind aenistance during the ill. nese of our late husband and son in- law and for the payment of his life insurance poliey within forty eight houes after hie death. Mas, Many Paver, Mis, Rovwwssa Lain 1815 Jefferson street. NOTICE, To the Terchers md others inter tne Knowing that the schools lave closed In many pluee and that the terchas lave changed thea posts othces during vacation, | (ike this method of commumivating with thom, “What the Graduates of Lincoln Jnatitute are Dome." the book which Phe tinished, will be in the express ofhee hare onor before dune tat Those who are interested and wish to paticlose a copy, will please write me at ouce, Give me your address, state whether you want a Imok and if you prefer to send the money for it or have the Dook sunt GC. O. D, Lam sure you will hheat | [tas handsomely bound and priated on good enamel paper which gives the outs @ good showing, The introduction is written by the State Superintendent of Kdaca. tion, Hon. W. T. Carringtos, The ‘better way will be to send the money to me by registered letter and your return card will bea receipt for the money, signee by me. Yours very truly, 5 J.S. Mores, Rev.J.H.Richardson House Mover and Builder All work guoranteed. Promps attention given to all out of town work. Res. Itilian Ave., South Fort Pickering, Memphis ‘Phone 957 MEMPHIS, TENN HeliPhone 3087 Maia THE HARLEM, 553 GRAND avg, Fine Winer, Whiskies, Ale and Cigars. THE HARLEM DINING HALL, meals served day and night. Special atten- tion to private partica, Ban- quets, ctc, Private Parlora Cheap Excursions Southwest Oat NALS CEH JUSE aid tard Tuesday, monthly Round trip tickets sold from nently all Rock Island pointa in the North and Central West to practically all pots Southwest. Nate about half the regular fare. Puch means sire success inthe Southwest. An allus- trated buok os two will help jou ton better acyuaine tance with the country, Ll be giad to send them on renuewt, Stato the section Which dost interests yeu. Tris A.M. FULLER, CU, A. Topeka, Kas. HILL & CO., {cotorsp] —Dealere in all Kinds of — monumental works Office: ZION ALL, 435 Beale Btreet—New ‘Phone m3. Works: ZION CEMETERY, tNew 'Phone 2510, S. J, HILL, Prop. "tiNisore A Splendid Cift AS TO THE LEOPARD SPOTS By KELLY MILLER, Howard Unversity, 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: Mailed copy 15c. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY }CO., QUINDARO, KANS Oak Leaf Hotel Bast Hide Kety Rallroad DENNIS HICKS, Prop. Old friends all expected—New friende all all Invited. VINITA, 1. T. es EE, G. E. Anderson, Pool and Billiard Parlor, Cigate aud Tobacco. —_— ’ Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When fn Pittehurg give him a call. 205 EAST THIRD STREET, PUBLICATION NUTICE, In the District Court of Shiwnee County, Kansas, Jenne Belch, Pliuntid, vie Nathaniel Beltch, Defendant. NOTICH. ‘To Nathinrel Beltch, Defendant: You are hereby uotitied that you have been eved by the plaintif’ in the above named court in the above antitled action for ydivorce upon the grounds of alandonment and yrowe negleet of duty. Yau are further notified that unless you plead to or answer the petition filed in sad Court in wad action on ot lefure May 15, 1908, the plaintiff will immediately after avid date xubmnit her testimony to the Judge of wiid Court and demand absolute divoree from you, and for costa of anit in thin action, Jennie Beltch, By J. R. McNary, Attorney for Plaintiff. Firat published Maren 30, 1906, PREG ALE NUICE, In the Probate Court of Shawaee County, Kaneas, In the matter of the estate of Lib- erty Fremont Wells, deceased, To whdm it may concern: Notice is hereby given that Mary C, Wells hae by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, been duly sppointed as administra- trix of the estate of Liberty Fremont Wells, decease, that she has quali- fied by giving bond and taking the oath of office, aa required hy law, and is now acting as such adminis- tratrix, Mary C, Weis. Administratrix of the estate of Liberty Fremont Wells, Deceased, First published April 6th, 1906. PUBLICATION NOTICE. | Tn the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, May Thorne, Plaintiff, vs A. L, Thorne, Defecdant, The defendant is herehy notified that he has been sued by plaintiff fo said court fora divorce and alimony, and must auewer the petition filed by plaintiff in said, action on or before the 4th day of May, 1906, or said petition will be taken as true and a decree of divorce rendered against him according to the prayer of sald petition. M. T, Campariy, Att'y for plaintif? Firet published March 23rd, 1906, Lopeka Pluindealer. se PedbMeded at Topeka, Shavece covety, Kas. very Friday worntng by ‘JME PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING 00, tse Kast Sevawtn Sraser, Piao @MCK CHILES, . = Buswess Manacex §. M. CHILDERS, . . . Eorren Se ee cecum naTe® Ope Pear by mailecses sversecsessorseecoaere 950 She maaths vy mall.nccsesrenonsccconseceenes Bt OF Anree men De by Mall. coeccnrsrsseesresreosenr MC ahd SA Metered atthe postofice at Topeka as second thas mafl matter, = FRIDAY, JUNE 1. 1908, —_———_____— NEGRO WRITERS AND THE EFFECT OF THEIR WRITINGS. = ee vee NRE LD eRe One of the most hopeful signs of the times in our race development fs to be found in the many able authors whe have arisen in the past two decades te wield their pes in the interest of thes race. These men, both in song and story, have donc, and are doing, very much to reheve the race of unjust miarepre- sentations and to gle us a standing in the Iiteruary world Dunbar in sung, Du Tow and Chest: pat in prove, Wastington am “Lhe Story of My Life and Work,” and our own Professor Jackeon in his “Iustory 08 Educativn,” and numerous miguzine writcrs of ability and cluracter, bave put the lest side of the colored man's ease buivre tbe countsy im a way to make w lasting Impression upon the pub- ie nnd. Abie as all the mye surprising and gratityang rime at has Lan done uns der wan) grave dhihculties und wath our forces wner ganized But the tame bis now come when we should organize and unity vur literary forces and bring to bear such influcnuoe as will tend ty mahe the work of our authors ao demuncrative to them tom a fiuancual standpoit os ther sclf-sacerue- ing efforts have ban beneticw) to our selves frou a auce standpoint, Among the soculkd ine publishing houses there ecems to be a woetul lack of veity of purpose amd thit cohesive force necesoury to mect the cucrgeney that w upun us, There a8 @ crying need tor the publi- cation and wile circulation of such standard Jiterature fiom our own au- thora as will help the race in ite strug: gle for lugher idcala and to be insbued with more lofty comeptiuns of ethic and civil duty. To remedy this condition of things, in our judgment, there should be catub: lished at some central point a national Negro publishing cowpany, formed for the purpove of putting meritorious Ne- gro publications upon the murket at a profit to the writing and guing ther Productions wide circulation by means of a band of well organized agents in every community im the country, ‘Ihe Western Negro Press Avsvciation, which wnects in this city this summer, should take the initiative in organizing such @ national publishing house at an invested capital of not hos than $100,- 000, and we are quite sure that the West can be relied upon te subscribe at least one third of this capital, if the Seutb, East and North willl subscribe the other two-thirds, Wath a daily paper run in connection with the many meritorious books being put upon the market almost monthly by many distinguasbed Negro authors, and with literary bureaus organized in every community to aid in the circulation of such Literature, this national publuhing house would be of immense value to the colored race in this country, We are proud to note the fact that the colored people of Colorado are organizing a business men's league and are sending circulars throughout the state asking information as to the different positions, professional and otherwise where Negroes are engaged, Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson, one of the most piogressive and literary women ic she Westis state organizer, They are alio contemplating erganizing a natienal publishing house, which 1s touch needed, The Western Negro Press atsociation, which will meet im Colerado Spriags this wummuer, will aid and encourage this laudable en. torprise, Prof, Jackson and his wile ase authors of several hooks which are doing much to streugthen the race in the Mterary worl. Prof, Jackson 1s also an applicant for the position of president of Western Uni versity at Quindaru, Kansas, tu suce ceed Prof. Vernon, He was for seve eral years in charge of Liucoin Insti- tute at Jedersun City, Mo, where he made a wonderful success. Theee has been an o@er maJe to Prof, Jach son and wife to make a lecture tuur through Europe. We hope they will aocept this offer, and know they could de much good for the cause mn travelmg through the old couatry, MENPIIIS. TENN, Mrs, H. L. Briggs has returned afer a short vieit with Mrs. Julia Towneend, at Riceville, Ark. Mra. T. HH. Hardy, of Stovall, and Mr. Echole, of Holly Springs, Miss., are the guests of Mrs, Adelis MeKenry, on Hernando street. Rey. W. A. Davideon, of Musco- gee. I, T., was the guest of Mra, C. M. Moody during the C. M. KE. Conference, Mrs. M. P. Arnold is very ill. Miss Elnora Payne is impvoving nicely after an illnces of reveral monthe, E, J. Cotton was called to attend tLe funeral of his father, King Cot: ton, at Surnmit, Mies., who leaves wife, three sone and three daughters to survive him. J, 13. Phillips, barber in South Memphis, is up aftir a short illness. Mrs Mattie Rose, of Penton, Miss, was in the city recently visiting her son, UC. F. Foster. Mrs. Hattie Counte spent 4 pleas: ant day recently visiting with her mother, Mrs, Hachel Shelby, who resides at Hickman, Ky, Mesdames J, H, Williams, Julia Dorsey, of Birmiogham, Ala, were guests of Mrs, C, Greene, on Del mar avenue, Mra. Willams is Pres, of the Women's Hume Misziou du- ciety of the North Ala. CME. Conference. The graduating exercises uf the Kertaecht High Schcol will take place Thursdiy night, May 31st, at the Beal wtreet Baptiet church. The Baptist ministers of the city inet and formed an organization for the purpose of entertaining the National Baptiat Convention which will convene here in September, ¢ It was originally intended that thie Convention should be held in Les Angeles, Cal, but the place for meeting has vince been changed to this city. Rev. H.C, Owene was elected chairman of the organization and Rev, W.M. Winfield secretary. deveral vommittes were appointed to begin the preparations. Mises Daisey Martin, Elnora Franklin and Julia Osbourne have returned from Holly Springe, where they had been attending Rust Uui- versity. Miss Lillie Simon, of Greenville, Miss, was the gueat of Miss Elnora Franklin, on Barber Avenue. K. E, Scruggs hae returned after a successful term of teaching at Kerrville, ‘The businces men are beginning to realize the favorable support coming from their race since they begin to advertise their business, Edgar, little son of M. Robinson and wife, departed this life Tuesday May 15th. Mra, C, Thompson, of St. Louis, ia visiting her sister, Mre, U, T, Garrrell. W. M. Barnett, barber on Main atreet; is making a rice improve- meat on his residence on Olympic avenue, which will be one of the best in that vicinity. W, Greene, 2 prosperous farmer of Bingestown, was in the city re” cently, the guest of Mra. J. M Herton, on VanBauren street. George Williams met with quite a serious accident, which resulted ins broken leg. VINITA, 1, T, We are eure now that we ar justified in saying that Vinita ba frown the laste months, when eertain lady, who was born and raed here, went out calling on afternoon and could net find the right route heme, Mra Ki, Hudley was somewhat Indwposed the past week, Mra E, Tucker has purchaacd a lavely home oa N. Phird street, where she will be at home te her many friends, Mrs, Cy Foreman and J.J, Joba son spent Sauday at Pituburg Kas, You will never get well and strong, ma hap- py, leary and free from pain, until you build up your constitution with a nerve refreshing, blood-making tonic, like @ Wine sla ul It Makes Pale Cheeks Pink Tt is a pure, harmless, medicinal tonic, made from vegetable ingredients, which relieve female pain and distres , such as headache, backache, bowel ache, dizziness, chills, scanty or profuse menstru- ation, dragging down pains, etc, It Is a building, strength-making medicine for women, the only medicine that 1s certain to do you goed. Try It. Sold by every druggest in $1.00 bottles eS | WRITE US A LETTER =! “YOU ARE FRIENDS, freely and frankly, in strictest confide of mine,’ writes Airs. F, L, Jones, of ence, telling us all your symptoms and Gallatin, Tenn: | troubles, We will send free adsie ‘**For since taking Cardul ft have (in plain sealed envelope), how to gained 35 Ibs,, and am In better heath curethem, Address; Ladies’ Advisory than for the past 9 years, | tell my Dept., The Chattanooga Medicine Cu., husband that Casdul ts worth ite Chattanooga, Tenn, « weight in gold to all suffering ladies."* Vow Vn PUES on en MACAU AC AU AUK. Fe UE AW Uni 1 pe f estern University, § « QUINDARO, KANSAS K ( a . The j 7 “eee Pye @reat - er 2 N Cette A ie MP UN a. #aucatona j x wo Sse eo a Vastitution ys or ee WE Oo ec a ior Kansas A Ee ieee HAN . ana the West js eRe ET HY" tg —— AA ¥ > 4 GER SETMT YG) j toocrmene f xf ; § ae eae Theological, ¥ ¢ ae is erie SIRE ea Saets eet Sub-Normal and j Sesame Ut ie gu SA ag maida State Normal, vf serene mat Pan an yj x¢ The eading and Best Jnstitulion of its Kind in thef Great |yWest. A TOURSES "Advantages y ‘ Slassioal, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Nor- _ Splendid Location, Heathful Chinate, Good Jn- N¢ mal, shasteat Gunentnat as poe te fle t éuences and Thorough Teaekert: y Gayenty, Prise nd beckining Buu Oo, | EN formation Stenography and Typewnting, Tailoring, Dressmaklug aod For terms, prices and aX inducements offered, ¢ Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming aud Gardening, i write to y v¢ WILLIAM T. VERNON, A. M.,D. D. President ¥ Phones { Office--Bell—-"White'4303s00.. Resid ner —BeH—" West” 35, ROTORS RLS NASIR SAR Rs | Mrs, A. D, Johnson and Mrs. T, II, Finley and children spent a few pleasant days in the country the past week, the guests of Mra. Lec Williams, Mrs, William Barker will leave shortly for a visit with relatives at Fort Scott, Kansas, Mre. Jordan has returned from visiting relatives at Wagoner, [. T. The Art club will next meet with Mra. Wm. Moore, The Sewing Circle met with Mre A. II, Hawhins at the parsonage, last week. William Barker was a brief visi- tor in Muscogee, ,the past week, on business. Mires Hugh Pittit, of Tulsa, 1.T., was the guest of Miss Georgia Rider Monday. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. Korn, to T. R. Jones and wife, of 619 W. Tejeros, a girl. Bofk mother and child are doing nicely. Joseph Shepperd, local mavege: Postal Telegraph Co., at Flagstaff, was a visitor in our city last Sunday and Monday, the guest of O, Hudeon of 301 N. Seventh street. The Waldorf club will give their firetannual ball May 30th. It prom- ises to be a grand affair, The trustees of the Coal Avenue A.M.E, chureh will give a grand supper and ball at Elk’s Banquet Hall on May 3let. fon. T. O. Mason practiced hix firetcase at law in Juetice Craw: fort's court on last Thursday. The arguments put forth by Mr. Mason [were full of logic, and show his adaptibility for his chosen yrofes- sion, Strive on, Mr. Mason, antil you reach the goal, CEE ES SE Pee ee ee NT The Commencement address +b livered by President B. P. Allen. the graduating claws af the Kansas City, Kansas, High School, was received with rounds of applaure, The sperker emphasized among oth- er things, the necessity of that kind of education for the Negro that will enable him to render the mo-t intelligent and most useful service in the elevation «© his own race. * Never in ity justury has Lincoln Institute attracted so much attention of the right vort from the public at large ay it receives today. Scarcely a day paseee but that someone who has heard favorable mention of the school, comes to see for himeelf; and leaves with the feeling that “The half bas never been told,” of what the echool fe accomplishing, and of its capacity for fnrther de: velopment. In every department vinitors find something, to attract the eye and vauee the thought, that, Brace thus mentally active, wholly orin any considerable part of it, cannot long remain ‘+a problem,” Frequently these yisitore atop to purchase pictures painted by etu- dents in the department of art, the money received from the sale going to the student who exeented the picture asa meane of assistance in the purchase of bie or her art wa- terials. This isthe racon of the usual college festivities, ‘The se sin in Lincoln Insthtwe woe la ee by President A'en’s ten tue ye tothe Senior civ, blots inet,, the Freehtnen 9 owed a4 a delightful class Laney + hon the faculty, Right here at + tuter exting to note that evenin the in- nocent amusements inesdental to ete life, the edueative prinesple ia never forgotten nor undervalued by thove In charge. To illuetrate: The beautiful decorations in the dining room, in green and white, ‘the “I'reshman eolora,”” were made {oy students under the eupervision of teichers; the deliciens menu wa prepared by students under the immeditte direction of the teacher: of Domestic Svience, the tanle lincn and all ite anmenntments ander the | disco’ + 4 tle taeher of taun pee bean, from beginning tae Wt ntere thar war made 7 weet oh vaeparatian for con phe tee wall set forth dy Her ert Sp enuer L. P. Hall, BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting, Shampoo, Shave. Special attention given to Pimples and Sore Facer. Give me a call. Satisfaction guaranteed. 962PRTSTON AVENUE MEMPHIS, FENN, Iwill fora short time sell the song entitled, ‘;MEET ME IN HEAVEN,'* This song appeals to eveyone, Price per copy 5 cents post paid. Words and music, CHARLES CHILDS, Box 141, Lewis, Kansas. Go to.. H: BROWN, Tho Grocer Fine Grocerfes—Just Opened— Everything Fresh—Give us a Trial. NOME 'PHONE 1282, 831 Joptin bt. JOPLIN, HO, The Little Gem Restaurant, 106" KANSAS AVENUE 3 firet-claee place for a+ ¢quare mealor lunch. Ice cream and cigars, W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. ° Washington @ Co., FINE GROCERIES AND MEATS CNEw Phone te, ll Phone tees0 We make a specialty of Butter, Eggs and Country Produce. Con. Firtu ann Miucuian Ave. LEAVENWORTH, KAS. ee NOTICE. My application for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors according to law at ga Kansas avenue, in the Third ward of the city of Topeka, 1 now on file In the office of the Probate Judge of Shawnee County, Kansas. The bearing of the same is pet tur Satur- day June 23rd, 1906, at Yu'ciock a.m, Epwiyv 8. Leg, W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON BELL PHONE 1091 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 17 to 10 A. M. 18 M. to 4 P.M. 1st. Phone 659. 7 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies section. Special Attention to demeanor of women and private demeanor Office and Residence. 827 MADISON STREET O. A. TAYLOR, M. D 921 Kansas Ave. Both 'Phone 774 Calls answered day and night. Office Hours {2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Residence 1533 Van Buren. Office over Lee's Drug store 921 Kas, Ave. NEWS OF THE WEEK. Read THE PLAINDEALER. Read the sermon. It is of interest and will do you good. When want to show race pride subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER. Mrs. Fannie Tevault of Kansas City and her sister, Miss Mabel Madison of Lawrence, attended the Phi Sigma party last week. Miss Fannie Bush, who is a student of the State Normal School, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Prim, this week. Mrs. J. M. Wright returned Sunday from a visit to Kansas City. Mesdames Nelle Hawkins, Mary Payne and Miss Bertha Percy of Lawrence were in attendance at the Phi Sigma party last Friday night. They were the guests of Miss Grace McConnell and Miss Carrie Etherly while in the city. WANTED—A good barber at once. Address, Thomas Gray, Jr., Burlington, Kans. 2w M22 R. S. Fields, who has been teaching school in Lewis, Kansas, will be in Hutchinson for the summer. Johnson's Giants will play a game with Jenkins Sons at Sportsman's Patk in Kansas City Sundy. Miss Minnie Howell and her cousin, Mrs Scott, of Manhattan, and Miss Aldrich of Junction City visited our office Monday afternoon. Att'y M. G. Martin and S. A. Riley of Holton, stopped in Topeka last Tuesday, en route home from La Junta, Col ., where they had been on business. Mr. Ned O'Banion left Wednesday for Leavenworth to spend Decoration Day, after which he will go to Quindaro to attend the commencement exercises. A number of Lawrence boys were up to attend the Phi Sigma party. Among the number were Messrs. Riley Rogers, Clarence Cropp, Ike Miller, Walter McDonald, Fred Stone, Green, Will Elliott, Woodie Jacobs, Hawkins, Payne and Polk. Misses Lethna Wright of Lawrence, Forestine Wright of Baldwin and Mrs. Bertha Barnett ot Atchison attended the Phi Sigma party on the 25th, while in the city they were the guests of Miss Clara Williams and Mrs M. E. Langston The Literary Congress of the A. M. E. church of Missouri will convene at Allen chapel, Kansas City, July 5-8. The program is an elaborate one and is quite a treat for the literary people of the West. There will be several distinguished ladies and gentlemen of ability who will speak and sing and discuss matters of great importance to the race. We have received an invitation to attend the commencement exercises of C. A. and N. U. of Langston, O. T. which instituton we wish to congratulate on its splendid progress since its establishment. They have three graduates this year. This is one of our splendid western schools for the race, which our good people of Oklahoma and the territory would do well to patronize. Keep Your Nerve It is nerve energy that runs the organs of your body. The storage battery is the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, and from this battery nerve force is sent out through the system of nerves. To keep the body healthy you must have plenty of nerve force; if you have not, the organs work imperfectly, the circulation is sluggish, digestion bad, appetite poor, kidneys inactive, and aches, pains and misery are the penalty. You can keep the system strong with Dr. Miles' Nervine. It assists in generating nerve energy; it strengthens the nerves and makes the whole system strong and vigorous. "I take pleasure in recommending Dr. Miles' Nervine to those suffering from nervous prostration, insomnia and melancholy. After several months suffering from above diseases I tried this medicine and found immediate relief. It soothes and strengthens the nerves, chases away the goomy and depressing thoughts and gives the sufferer renewed strength and hope. It is a superb nerve re JUDGE JACOB BEPMANN Madison, Wisconsin Dr. Miles' Heart Cure 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 Miss Minnie Howell of Manhattan is visiting friends in the city this week. Wilson's new Summer Garden opens Tuesday night. Miss Sadie Phillips, of Emporia, attended the Phi Sigma party last Friday. While here, she was the guest of Miss Cyrene Smith. Joseph Brown arrived last Saturday from Omaha to be at the bed side of his grandfather, who is seriously ill. Johnson's Giants will play Jenkins Sons at Kansas City on Sunday June 3. An excursion will go to the city on this date. Policemen A. H. Henderson was called to Kingfisher, O. T., on account of the serious illness of his daughter. He reports the people progressing in that section and things looking bright. He returned to his post Sunday. Miss Bertha Tipton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Tipton of Emporia, was married Wednesday of last week to Mr. Charles Phoenix at the home of the bride's parents. The marriage was a private affair, only a few of the intimate friends being present. The house was beautifully decorated with peonies and American Beauty roses. The bride wore a gown of silk chiffon trimmed in point lace. The groom wore conventional black. At 10.30 they were served a breakfast, after which they left for Parsons, where they will make their future home. Miss Arnicholas Chiles and Mr. C. E. Tipton accompanied the newly married pair as far as Hartford. Miss Evelyn P. Hickman, who for the past few months has been private secretary to Principal Carter, of the Topeka Industrial Institute, will leave Saturday for Frankfort, Kas., to visit her mother and from there she goes to Louisville, Ky., where she has a good position in the office of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board. Miss Hickman is one of the best stenographers and office women in the business. She is quick and accurate as a clock, and when a piece of work leaves her desk, it's right. At different times during the past three or four years, Miss Hickman has been employed on THE PLAINBAIRER, and her sweet disposition and pleasant manner has forever endeard her in the hearts of those with whom she worked. We are sorry to see Miss Hickman leave Kansas, and should she feel at any time that the Kernuckians are not treating her right, there is always room and a cordial welcome in this office for her. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. A SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have proven their ability to succeed in business, and conducted on a sound business basis according to the regular business application that particular business is about all that any THINKING MAN would wish. WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Household Goods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Burgies, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, President. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. J. E. JOHNSON, Gen. Mgr. Rev. P. D. Skinner of Coffeyville was in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery Bolen are rejoicing over the arrival of a little girl at their home last Friday. Mother and babe are doing well. Miss Willa Smith, our traveling agent, left Sunday for Leavenworth in the interest of the paper. Jacob Rucker died Tuesday at his home on West Locust street after being ill some time with typhoid fever. FOR SALE:—Two young horses spring wagon and harness. For particulars call at THE PLAIN-DEALER office. Don't worry us with questions if you don't mean business. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Finney are the happy parents of a fine son, making the fifth boy in the family. Mr. Finney is a janitor at the state house. He is from Pittsburg, Kansas, and has adopted the Roosvelt theory of anti-race suicide. Mrs. Alice E. Williams and Miss Clara Williams entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday evening, complimentary to Mesdames Tarbet and Ratley of Denver, Misses Lethna and Forestine Wright of Lawrence. Other guests were Mesdames Parks and Bennett and Miss Cora Bennett. In the G. A. R. parade, on Decoration Day, Fire company No. 3 made quite a showing, one of the most attractive features being little Mildred McKnight, who was the flower girl on the hose reel. She was accompanied, by Capt. Knott of the company. Mr. A. B. Henry, Supreme Grand Deputy of the I. B. P. O. E. of W. for this section, has several requests to set up a lodge of Elks in some of the progressive Kansas towns. This is a good order, and a move in the right direction, and those interested will find Mr. Henry to be upright and honorable in all his dealings. He is one of the best young men in Topeka, and is the only man in this part of the country armed with the authority to organise these lodges. Mrs. America Roundtree died at her home on Twelfth between Washington and Chandler, Wednesday, May 30th, at four o'clock p. m. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases of long standing. Mrs Roundtree was 57 years of age at the time of her death. She was a member of Rebecca Chapter, No. 8, O E. S, and leaves a husband, three sons and two nieces, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss. The family has the sympathy of Tina PLAINDEALER. The funeral services will be held this afternoon from the Third Baptist church of which the deceased was a member. . OFFICE: 18 West Okmulgee Avenue, CAPITAL. $100.000. ESS backed by men who have pro und business basis according to the all that any THINKING MAN would w Rising Sun FI EXACTLY FILLS THE e against FIRE and LIGHTNING e, Live Stock, Farm Implement RD, President. H. N. JOHN EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. Mrs. Mary Burgett, who was the guest of Mrs J. W. Edmonds, left for Denver, where she will spend the summer. Mrs. Burgett is a spiritualist and her readings are almost always curiously perfect. She is much sought after by the cultured, refined and wealthy classes in Chicago, where she has read successfully for several years. Mrs. Burgett will reside in Denver until September, when she will return to Chicago. George W. Charles, deputy sheriff, was married to Mrs. Mollie Barnes Wednesday, May 23rd, at the parsonage of St. John church. Rev. J. E. Edwards officiating. Mrs. Charles is one of the most highly respected ladies and owns some of the best property in the city. Mr. Charles is proprietor of a restaurant and lunch counter at 108 Kansas avenue, at which address the newly-wedded pair will be at home to their many friends. THE PRAINDEALER wishes them success and happiness. Miss Hazel Washington entertained at dinner Saturday complimentary to Messrs. Woodie Jacobs Will Elliott and Fred Green of Lawrence, at her beautiful suburban home, the Cassa Dova. Other guests were Misses Anna Cooper, Jessie Oden, Inez Link and Lila Brown. The dining room was in pink and green. The luncheon was in three courses. The afternoon was pleasantly spent, vocal and instrumental music enlivening the time. St. Simon's Episcopal church, corner Western avenue and Seventh—Rev. Father Brown, priest. WhitSunday, 7 a. m., celebration of the Holy Communion; 11 a. m. morning prayer, sermon—subj. "The Birthday of the Church," and choral celebration; 4.30 p. m.. evening prayer and sermon, subject, "Awaiting God's Loving Kindness." Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. All are cordially invited. The usual services at the First African Baptist church Sunday; the pastor will preach morning and evening. Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m. Preparations are now under way for a splendid program on Children's Day. The regular consecration meeting of the C. E. society Sunday evening. Good attendance is desired at each service, and every one is cordially invited. FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE HEDFORD'S Black-Draught Stops Indigestion and Constipation 25¢ A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer --- oven their ability to succeed in the regular business in appl wish. Fire Insurance BE PRESCRIPTION. G on Houses, Household Gece s, Grain, Burgies, Wagons, H SON, Secretary. J. E. JOHN NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. In the state of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estate of Andrew Anderson, late of Shawnee County, Kanene. Notice is hereby given that on the 25th day of April, 1906, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as administra- tor of the estate of Andrew Anderson late of Shawnee County, deceased. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. H. C. O'NEILI, Administrator. First Published April 27th, '06. Read the sermon. It is of interest and will do you good. Best work, lowest prices at Lucas' gallery. Mrs.L.P.Allen HAIR-DRESSING, MANICURING AND BEAUTY PARLOR. 25 E. Sherman Ave., HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Will go out and answer calls. When in Wichita Stop at the Victoria Hotel. First-class Accommodations, clean beds, first-class meals, prompt attention, modern and up to date. Board by day or week. European plan. Try us. MRS. ADA BARTON, Propr. PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 33,794. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary A. Macdonald, Plaintiff vs Fenton P. Macdonald, Defendant. To the above named defendant:— You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said Mary A. Macdonald; that the petition therein was filed March 26th, 1906, and that you must answer the said petition on or before the 14th day of May, 1906, or the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof, divorcing said plaintiff from you, the saidendant, and setting aside and holding for naught the bonds of matrimony now existing between you. GATEN NICHOLA, [BLAL] Att'y for Plantiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS. Clerk District Court. By ANNA M. TILSON. Deputy Clerk District Court. First published March 10th, 1906. Buy 1-3 Interest in The Plaindealer. I would like to sell one-third (1/3) 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 Topeka,Kaz PUBLICATION NOTICE Patsey Love, Plaintiff. v8 No. 23,757. Charles Love, Defendant. The said defendant, Charles Love, is hereby notified and required to take notice that he has been sent in the above named District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in an action for divorce, and that he must appear and answer said action by said plaintiff, Patsey Love, also, 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. Troxel, Att'y for Plaintiff First published March 9, 1906. C. E. Anderson $a_{i}$ rool and billiarã Parlors Headquarters for those who wish a nice time. When in Pittsburg, call on him. 205 EAST THIRD STREET Lucas guarantees his photography Gallery, 123 Kansas avenue. READ THE PLAINDEAL Mrs. Mollie Adair died on May 22 of Chanute. The remains were brought to this city and the funeral services were conducted at the A. M. M. church by the pastor, Rev. W. B. Johnson. Rev. J. M. Rivers held his third quarterly meeting at the C. M. E. church last Sunday. The quarterly reports shwed signs of improvement maper the pastor. Rev. H. H. Will Kanson. Qutte a number of Srong City people were in the city Sunday, among whom were Mesdames Jennie Dell, Callie Levels and Devan. Mares Nellie and Grace Tipton who have been staying in Leavenworth, came down on the excursion Sunday. Miss Sayde Phillips was visiting in Topeka last week. Revs. H. H Williamson and J. M. Rivers returned to Topeka Monday morning Tza literary concert given at the G. M. E. church on the 25th. was a success. Some fine essays were read especially the one by Mrs. Stella Ray on "Shall Women Vote." PUEBLO, COLO. The Modiste Art club net with Mrs. B. F. Grigby Thursday after- bom. Mrs. E. C. Thompson entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. H. Perkins of Colorado Springs. Mrs. H Perkins returned to her house Tuesday evening after a two weeks stay in the city, the guest of Mrs. C A Greenway. Mr. and Mrs. A B Tatum from Durango, are in the city to reside. Mr. Tatum contemplates going into business here. Mrs Henry Rolls, entertained Tuesday afternoon at a seven course Invent u. These present were Mrs. Thomas H. Perkins, C A Green wav, Pottar A Huff, J Jones Buth Thompson and Town Draal. Mrs W. Gatewood entertained Saturday afternoon upon honor of Mrs. H. Perkins Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hargrave entertained Tuesday evening the honor of Miss Nom Huggins who is to leave soon for her home in Mrs. soil. The evening was presently spent in conversation and games. Three present were Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Toaneend Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lute, Mrs. Boles' Misses Ura Huggins, M. Collins, Nelie Baker, Meests, Pearl Phillips, I. Huggins and J. Bates Mrs. W. B. Townsend very pleas-ently entertained the ladies of the Sio club and their husbands on Monday evening. Reserval services are still going on St. Paul church Mrs. J. P. Watson filled the pulpit at St. John Sunday morning. Mrs. J. C. C. Owens left last Monday for Kansas City to visit friends and relatives Chas. Holmes spent last Sunday Portland, Colo. I. Holland is lingering at the bit of the Jordan and is expected to cross at any time. He's only waiting on the Lord. Kar. N L. Bray seems to be more better at this writing. The 20th. Century club of the Tice street Baptist church of Kana City, of which Rev. T. H. Ewing in pastors gave a trolly party last week on Mrs Ewing. About twenty people were present and enjoyed the trip immensely. Mrs. Ewing was the recipient of many useful presents. Staple and Fancy... Meats and all kinds of Produce. Home'Phone 784 West. Bell 2306. The school exercises were well attended. Mr. North of Albuquerque was a visitor in the city a few days of last week. Mr. Carpenter of San Francisco was in the city last week. Mrs. Laura Ransom is ill again at her home on Douglas Ave. Messrs. Jefferson and Banner were among the sick last week. The ladies of the A. M. E. church served ice cream and cake at the church Friday evening for the benefit of Mrs J. P. Maxfield who is assisting Rev. Smith with a revival Miss Beatrice Dunlap of this city has been elected delegate to the Sunday School convention which convenes in Colorado Springs in June Mrs. J. P. Macfield will conduct one of the grandest entertainments ever given in the city on Wednesday evening at the church. Let all come out and help make it a success. Mr. Marable of Watrons, N. M. was in the city Monday on business. Dr. P. Holmes Will Preform Wonderful Curcs in Topeka During the Next Two Weeks. Dr. P Holmes, of Cripple Creek, Colo., the great divine healer, medium and physician will be in Topeka about two weeks administering to the wants of the sick, blind, deaf, lime and halk. He has a pocket full of credentials, sheep-skins and many other documents from people whom he has cut off of almost every disease to which flesh is heir. 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All can come, he is no respector of persons. His next stopwill be in Kansas City, Mo' SHUTTING THE OPEN DOOR. TURNED DOWN ON ACCOUNT OF HIS RACE. RALLEIGH, N. C., May 20.—Thos. I. McCoy, a Negro, was announced ten days ago as being assigned to duty on a rural free delivery route from this city. He has not begun work and it does not appear that be will be put on. As soon as it became known that there was to be a Negro carrier succeeding a white man named Suggs, who resigned, the patrons, particularly the women and children, began to protest. The owners of letter boxes objected on the ground that they are all farmers and that while they were at work they did not wish their wives and daughters to receive mail from or deliver it to a Negro. Everybody along the route takes the view that the carrier should be white. The protest was sent by a Raleigh man to Senator Simmons, who telegraphed that he had stopped temporarily the appointment of the Negro. All the carriers in this part of the State are white, and there has never been any trouble of this kind before. CARROLTON, MO. The closing exercises of the Lincoln school were held at the opera house Friday evening, and we regret very much that more of our people were not present to hear the exercises, for they were extremely interesting. Each of the four graduates delivered an oration, and without exception were well delivered, were full of good thought, and in addition to this, were brief. Several splendid choruses were rendered by the school, and it was well done, there being many this voices among the boys and girls. Geo Triggers and Cory DeClue rendered a duet so adably that the audience called for more. The instrumental solos showed careful training and the vocal solo by Rosa Brown was most excellent. Following the program proper Dr Scruggs, of Macon, presented the diplomas, a farewell chorus was sung and the audience was dismissed with the benediction. Another school year has gone by, and the board of education is of the opinion that the Lincoln school has done the best work in its history the past year. J. W. Mozee, as principal with his able corps of assistants, is to be congratulated for the splendid results. As a token of the appreciation of their splendid work, the board at its meeting Friday evening re elected Mr. Mozee and his entire corps of assistants.—Carrollton, (Mo Democrat. A QUEER CAUSE. A special from New Orleans to the St. Louis Republic tells a rather queer story as to a Pullman car conductor's opinion of the cause of the big earthquake which destroyed San Francisco. The conductor's name is Henry Hulett, and he was the man who saved the 300 Metropolitan opera singers by rushing his train out of the stricken city before the spreading of the fire Speaking of Hulett's story as it arrived in New Orleans, the dispatch says: "The special bearing them to New York arrived here tonight. Hulett was place in charge of this train to travel to San Francisco from St. Louis, where sixteen performances were to be given. Two of these performances were sung, when the earthquake cut short the engagement. "One of the most remarkable incidents of the disaster," said Hulett, was that on Tuesday night before the earthquake the real estate men of San Francisco met and resolved never again to sell a piece of property to a Negro. After the catastro- phe Wednesday morning many believed that the calamity was due to the fact that they had determined to exclude the Negro. "Nothing has afflicted the heart of of the whole American people—of all races—more than this awful San Francisco disaster, and even the Negro could not be persuaded that it was the result of the wrath of God as indicated by Mr. Hulett, or an avenging freak of nature. There is not a Negro in the land that would rejoice at such destruction of life and property. We hate exceedingly to see some white people legislating and discriminating against us because of the accident of the color of our skin, but we hope for time and not disasters to correct that inhuman mistake. When you go shopping again, look in at Zanditon's. He can please you with a little down and the rest in small payments. Buy of him and you won't regret it. 110 E. Sixth street. Mr. Jesse Rollins of Atchison was in the city last Sunday, the guest of Miss Hutcher. Miss Anna Venerable was married to Mr. Chas. Robinson of Kansas City last Sunday. Rev. C. G. Fishback was suddenly called to the bedside of his father who is seriously ill and not expected to recover at his home in Winchester, Ky. The father is 50 years of age and has been a Baptist minister for forty years. Zanditon is the man who has your interest at heart. Pay a little down and the rest on the installment plan and wear your goods while they are in season. 110 E. Sixth street. There were several Missions from over the state in Topkea last week, taking the Scottish Rite degree of Caw Valley Consistory. Sur A. P. Smith, 31 degree confined these degrees, assisted by Jno TIMING, 12 degree, of Houston, KY. R. Jones, 32 degree, of Pittsburg Kan. The following are a few of those who taking the degrees, U. G. Smith, deputy sheriff of Galena, Chetokee county; L. L. Edwards and J. I. Moffin, both of Galena; Jas. Stinks of Muscat; Messia W. L. and I. M. Guston of Hillsworth; Jos. Elize of Sohna, Wint Crittis and Those City of Abilene; Tum Brown of Wichita and Sir Johnson of Wuthen. A banquet was served Thursday evening in honor of the visiting members. to Zandtion's to buy goods or time, wearing them while you pay for them. Mr. J. R. Lytle, the widow's favorite and one of the leadingtonsal artists and Indians' men in Topeka, is now the type of conversation in the city social circles. 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Directions: letter, taking up and mailing Nelson's Hair Dressing delightfully performed, put up in handsome accented chairs in cut, and sold everywhere by druggists and agents at 25 cents a box. If you cannot find it in your town, send us 30 cents in stamps and we will mail you a full else box, postage paid. Address. WE WANT GOOD AGENTS. WRITH FOR PRICES, TERMS, ETC. Big sale at Zanditon's all the time. Buy on credit. They trust you when others won't. Patronize the one who strive to please and make it easy for you. 110 E. Sixth St. PARSONS. KANSAS. Miss Nellie Glasse, who has been teaching at Muscogee, I. T., has returned to the city. Miss Glassee has many friends who welcome her home again. Rev. Teal of Independence passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Oswego. Mr. Robert Sinums, a former well known "Katy" porter, was in the city Saturday to accompany home the remains of his sister who died here. Miss Dessie Floyd, Mrs. Ida Moors and Mrs. Mary Harwell came up from Barrilleville Sunday. Miss Floyd and Mrs. Moore returned in the afternoon. Mrs. Harwell will remain at home indefinitely. The Misses Rosa and Velma Roberts ot Chetopa arrived in the city Tuesday and will spend the summer with Mrs. A. A Green Mrs. Susan Green, formerly of this city, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. French and family. The Literary club closed the season at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. Rev. Skurlock, a visiting minister, preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday and Monday evenings. Miss Aritha Dorsey made a business trip to Bartlesville Monday, returning Wednesday evening Wouldn't Take the Office. Patrick Plunkett, a well known Irishman of Portland, Me., asked to be elected an officer of some well known society. The numbers having assembled one day he arrose and said: "I nominate Patrick Plunkett." Seeing that nobody moved, he again arrose and salit: "I second the motion." But still they failed to notice him. This time he eried out: "But be d--d if I'll take it." Wall-papers ALFRED PEATS THE WALL-MARK No room can be really inviting if the wall paper is faded, soiled, or it harmonious. The new and artistic Alfred Iats "Prize." Wall papers will add greatly to the attractiveness of your home and cost but little. Nowhere else will you find so large a variety. The styles, designs and colorings are the latest. Samples shown and estimates given without obligation to buy. SPORTS A SCOTT Phoenix 70 Red Lincoln Ave The first United Temperance Trinity Mission Baptist Brethren in Christ and the Church of the Living God will hold their first camp and annual meeting in Hutchinson, Kans, beginning Saturday, July 19th, 1006, lasting till July 28. All pastors, members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Addie Lee and Mrs. H. Brady, two sisters, have gone to visit their brother and friends in Paola, Kans. Mr. H. Broadus is about to close his two story building. Mr. Broadus is another one of our good press board men. Mr. S. M. Shackleford is no better Mr. G. M. Burbride and Mrs. Osa Wright were delegates to the District Conference at Great Bend last week. Mr. G. H. Divers is visiting in Wichita, Kans. A great many of our young people went up on an excursion last Sunday. Mrs. H. Johnson is very ill at her home. We are very proud to know that Prof. Vernon has been confirmed as registrar of the United States treasury, and to know that our noble Senator, Chester I. Long, presented him to the President. The people of Hutchinson wish Prof. Vernon and wife much success on their journey. POINTS OF THE PILES BURNED. Remarkable Case of Spontaneous Ignition Recently Noted. A remarkable case of spontaneous ignition that recently occurred in stecting the waists of the new Rotterdam quay is related by the Technische Dundschau. Rams had been in use there for some time, which by 180 or 200 strokes per minute caused a steady advance of the piles. The foundation was such that the pillars had to be driven through the quicksand down to the solid ground. On withdrawing some piles, the points of the latter were found, owing to the enormous friction, to have been charred entirely and heated to such a point as to begin burning spontaneously on coming in contact with the air; nor could iron shoes prevent this spontaneous ignition When leaving the piles in the ground this ignition would not result in any damage, the charring remaining confined to the surface, and the heat being rapidly carried away in the moist outwounds ANCIENT BEDS TOO SUMPTUOUS. Beautiful and Imposing They Were, But Not Comfortable. In olden times beds were very sumptuous articles of furniture and the gift of one in a will represented in many cases a large sum of money, the bedstead with its bedings frequently having cost several hundred pounds. In Elizabeth's time and earlier bedsteads were imposing creations of oak, richly carved in all manner of quiet device, with perhaps, a grinning satyr peering from behind a pillar, sufficiently grotesque to murder the slumbers of the most somnolent. Those were the days, too, of heavy silken hangings, valances and quilts, all richly embroidered in silk and gold and silver thread with heavy bullion fringes to add weight and majesty. Such beds may be seen in some of the valuable collections at the museums and at English country seats, such as Warwick castle and other notable old places. To modern eyes they compare very unfavorably, despite their intrinsic value, with the simple, dainty beds of modern times. THE PLAINDEALER Is Considered a Household Necessity in 6000 of the Best Homes in Kansas! The Paper Growing Better - While the Price Remains the Same Mr. Marshal Oliver arrived on the 21st from Atlanta, Ga. He found his baby better. Mrs. S. A. Kinnel returned on the 24th from Sedan and Coffeyville. Rev. C. Teal visited Weir on the 24th in the interest of the State Sunday Schoon convention. He will preach at Mt. Hebron Baptist church, Pittsburg, Thursday night. Mr. J. S. Sanders is on the sick list. Rev. D. Jones of Lawrence, Kans preached on the 27th at St. John. Mr. E. W. Derington has organized a coal company and is operating it. We wish him a success. The street car company took on a great number of colored men in their constructing gang on the 20th. The St. John Baptist church baptized five more candidate on the 20th. All delegates to the State Sunday School convention at Weir, June 20, will please send their names to Mr. M. Lee Shermon of the reception committee. Mrs. J. D. Stanley of Pittsburg, spent a few days in Weir the guest of Mrs. Lucy Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Martin attended the baptizing on the 20th. We were glad to see the school board recognizing us so much by re-electing Prof. J. E. Finley principal of the school and Miss Pearl Grumer assistant for the ensuing session, commencing September 1900. The closing exercises of the Wathena, colored graded school took place Friday evening, May 18, in the Library hall. A large, appreciative audience was present of both white and colored citizens. A well arranged, prepared, program was rendered, and received many plaudits from the auditors. Prof. M. R. Powell, who is finishing his second term, presided with the usual dignity. Wathena people think he makes one of the best principals in the state. Prof. W. H. Prince of St. Joseph delivered a very practical address. In a new words he urged all the young people to get the kind of education "that will be useful and practical. Such as the Bartlett high school offers. Among the visitors were Prof. W. H. Burns, principal of the South St. Joseph school; Professor Hughes of Llwood. Miss Maud Coleman and Miss Martha Johnson took a very prominent part in the program. Four prizes were awarded, one for excellence in Kansas history, the other three for perfect attendance. A short social was given at the close of the program. All had a most delightful time. From a Subscriber. Read the sermon. It is of interest and will do you good. Best work, lowest prices at Lucas' gallery. QUEEN ESTHER'S BANQUET In a Drama at LUKEN'S OPERA HOUSE in North Topaka It is an entertainment that will be highly enjoyed by everyone, being dramatized from one of the most beautiful books in the Bible. King Ahsaaturus ..... Mr. A. Weatherby. Queen Vashti ..... Miss Pearl Woods. Queen Esther [Mordecai's cousin] ..... Mrs Sarah Jones. Haman [The King's Counsellor] ..... Mr. Chas. McNary. Mordecai [The Jew] ..... Mr. P. C. Thomas. Zeresh [Wife of Haman] ..... Mrs. E. Weatherby. Prophetess ..... Mrs. Katie. M. Teat. Fred Lewis ..... Halonah Ira O. Guy ..... Organist SYNOPSIS. ACT I. The King Ahasuerus and his Princes at the time. Queen Vashti and her friends at the king commands Vashti to appear before her city, but she refuses. ACT II. The Princes advise the King to select Vashti's place. The Maids pass in before her is chosen. chorus. Mordecai before the King's gate and rides to Haman. Haman advises the King to death. chorus. ACT III. Mordecai in sackcloth, crying before praying. He sends Esther before the Haman honors Mordecai. ACT IV. chorus. T I I. Princes at the Banquet for friends at a Banquet. appear before him to show. T II. Ling to select another Queen pass in before the King. RUS. It's gate and refuses to bow uses the King to put the J RUS. T III. Everying before the King's or before the King. T IV. RUS. King Ahasuerus and his Princes at the Banquet of Wine. Queen Vashti and her friends at a Banquet. The King commands Vashti to appear before him to show her beauty, but she refuses. ACT II. The Princes advise the King to select another Queen in Vashti's place. The Maids pass in before the King and Ether is chosen. Mordecai before the King's gate and refuses to bow to bow to Haman. Haman advises the King to put the Jews to death. Mordecai in sackcloth, crying before the King's door and praying. He sends Esther before the King. Haman led to the gallows. TABLELAU. ADMISSION:—RESERVED SEAT GENERAL ADMISSION 15 CENTS MRS. M. D. JONES Music will be furnished by Bradford's Plates will be given to the one tha- ber. Curtain rises at 8:50 P. M. Committee of Arrangements:—Mrs. K. Amanda Alexander, Mrs. Cornelia H. Dona Gupton, Mrs. Anna Taylor; L. Taylor, Samuel Ewing This entertainment will be given for the Central Baptist Church. SERVED SEATS 25 CENTS IN 15 CENTS. M. M. D. JONES, MANAGER by Bradford's Band. A new to the one that holds the luce D. P. M. Events:—Mrs. Emmeline Jace m. Cornelia Beach, na Taylor; Doorkeeper, H. be given for the benefit of ADMISSION:RESERVED SEATS 25 CENTS. GENERAL ADMISSION 15 CENTS. MRS. M. D. JONES, MANAGER. Music will be furnished by Bradford's Band. A set of China Plates will be given to the one that holds the lucky number. Curtain rises at 8:50 P. M. Committee of Arrangements: Mrs. Emmeline Jacobs. Mrs. Amanda Alexander, Mrs. Cornelia Beach, Mrs. Dona Gupton, Mrs. Anna Taylor; Doorkeeper, Herekiah Taylor, Samuel Ewing This entertainment will be given for the benefit of The Central Baptist Church. H. W. WHITE, Pastor --- --- The flower of the West Lodge, No. 3005, G. U. O. of O. F. and the Golden Rod No. 2277 household Ruth, met at their hall and formed a line of march in full regalia to the C. M. E. church where their annual Thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev. Mance, pastor of that church, and a member of the order. Such illuminated streets were never before seen in the city of Newton and the order was more than pleased to have as their guest the distinguished D. G. M. T. A. Glover of Wichita, Kansas The lodge is slowly but surely coming to the front. The "M. Y. O B. club" gave its first annual ball at G. A R. Hall May 8th. Over one hundred guests were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Speer's orchestra furnished the music for a program of eighteen numbers. Prof. Kendrick, superintendent of the city schools, gave an interesting talk on "Education" before the congregation at the A. M. E. church Sunday night. Mrs. Adaline Taylor has been quite ill but her friends hope for an eary recovery. Zen Williams, the colored magician, with his company of capable assistants, entertained quite an audience with his mystic art at the A. M. E. church Friday night. Quite a large class of colored students will graduate from the Leavenworth High school this year. The graduates of 06 include Miss Roena Brown, Erma Bruce, Alice Davis, Edna Miller, Anna Shephard, Lillian Simpson and Captola Wilson. Mr. Charles Perry, an old and respected citizen of Leavenworth for many years, died in St. Joseph, Mo, on the 21st inst. The remains were brought to Leavenworth and buried on the 21st under the auspices of the Benevolent Lodge. Mrs. Thos. Barbee is again quite all at her home on Second avenue. Mrs. Gertrude Taylor is at home for the summer after having closed her school at Bonner Springs. Mr. David Garrett is quite sick at his home on Fifth avenue. The ladies N. U. G. Club met on Wednesday with Mrs. B. F. Sharper. Mrs. Pryor Williams left recently for an extended visit to relatives in Chicago. Ill. The people of Topeka are familiar with the fact that one Al Hagan, manager of the Novelty Theatre between Eighth and Ninth on Kansas Ave., is no prejudiced and contemptible that he has not been enough and is not gentleman enough to treat colored patrons who wish to visit his play house, with common decency. There is no doubt that the class of white people who object to clean, decent, respectable colored people enjoying privileges at public places come from the low element of whites who cannot hope to rank with the higher class of their own race, and the only attention they hope to attract for themselves is by doing something that they think will make the Negro look small. This man Hagan is supposed to hail from Texas, and the following from the Denver Post, of March 7th seems to reveal his true character. His chief stock in trade is to make himself conspicuous by doing something that will be an effrontery to the Negroes who are morally and mentally his superiors. We predict that it will not be long before the dust will be shaken from Hagan's feet in Topoka to the sorrow and grief of a certain class of whites who are his followers from the fact that he abuses colored people and tries to make capital by drawing the color line at a little show conducted by him in a store building. Under the opinion of "Family Skeleton of the Hagan's Revealed," the Post says: "It requires that Mrs Al Hagan is not Mrs Al Hagan at all, but has been, until this morning, Mrs Joseph Gilbert, who, of one of the man- agers of Milber's market. And Hagan, for- merly manager of the old jungle and Jyrie theatre in Beverly, is free to wad the woman who is said to have lived with him for years as his wife. Judge Palmer heard testimony this morning in Gilbert's case and a jury freed him from the woman from whom he has been separated for seven years. "Al Hagan, while running the Empire district on Curtis street and the Lyric on Champa street lived openly with the woman who was always known as Mrs. Al Hagan. Joseph Gilbert knew of their relationship, but is said to have kept in dense ignorance of the position owned by his wife. Fourteen years ago he married and seven years ago they became separated. Although residing in the same city, he knew what the other had done toward beating the sake that galled. Gilbert even thought his wife had obtained a divorce from him, but make sure, two months ago he consulted it. Informing him that he desired to wait on her, and to ascertain whether or not he was a married man Abbott wrote Mrs. Gilbert, who was then known as Mrs. Al Hagan, asking her possible questions, but she mailed an evasive reply, she showed nothing to Gilbert and that if he wanted to marry again that it was his prince Gilbert then ascertained that his wife was not bigly Mrs. Al Hagan, but Mrs. Maude Gilbert in order to avoid trouble, he filed suit in Judge Imenter's court seeking divorce on the grounds of desertion. Mrs. Gilbert entered no defiance. Mr. Perry K. Pratt, who has known the people for fifteen years, was one of the witnesses. His evidence and that of others lended to prove that Maude Gilbert has long been known as the wife of the virtuous man, and that she is now in Tampa has, with him, assisting in the management of the Novelty theatre in that city. The last Mrs. Al Hagan was not Mrs Al Hagan all will prove a decided surprise to friends of the parties who have not been 'on the inside.' The woman a father is Julius Shepard, who owns a shoe shop at 39 Last Twenty-sixth Gilbert will now wed the woman of his while Al Hagan is at liberty to legalize alleged relationship with the former, Mrs. Gilbert. Several months ago Hagan published an unwarranted lie in the Bill Board telling how HE settled the "Negro Question" in Topeka, and now the decent, respectable, white people of Topeka will be expecting Hagan to settle the question of "Good Morals." In the theatres, they have sat alongside cultured, refined colored ladies and gentlemen for years without injury to either race, but when it comes to men of the Hagan type, the highly cultured people, of whom Topeka has thousands, will keep away from any place he may conduct. From St. Louis and Kaneas City to all points Southwest via M.K.T R'y June 15th and 19th. Ticket good 30 days returnig with stopovers in both directions. To Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Houston, Galveston, San An- tonio, Corpus Christi, Browne- ville, Laredo and intermediat points. 520 To Elpaso and intermediat points. 26.50 To Kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma and northern Texa points, one fare plus $2, but as rate higher than 520 Correspondingly low rates from all points: From Chicago, $25; from St. Paul, $3750; from Omaha and Council Bluffs, $22.50. W. S. ST. GEORGE, General Passenger and Agent ST, LOVIS, MO. "O Western U! The Western University [Gloe Song—Just out. Words composed by Prof. Albert Ross, music by Prof. Robt. G Jackson. Whisked, played and talked about from the Atlantic to the Pacific. A credit to the race. Fine zinc engraved pictures of Bishop Abram Grant, President Vernon and our favorite magnificent buildings on outside cover. Bright, smappy and easy to play. Every race-loving Negro should have a copy. Married to any address, 25 cents. Send now to NOTICE To our Topeka colored subscribes We would be under many objections to those of you who are indebted to us, if you would settle up There are too many in this city, who are indebted to us and will invariably falsify to our collectors, promising to see them again, knowing at the same time that they will not get a chance to see them again unless it be by chance. Please pay up? You owe, and why don't you settle on stop the paper? We prefer giving you the paper to having you try to beatus? in honor of the members and friends of the church who worked so faithfully in the Easter rally. A short program was prepared for the occasion and the church was well filled. The "Eight A" commencement exercises of Douglass school was held at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening, May 24. The names of the graduates are as follows: Ella Singletary, Nila Vandiver, Mattle Barrett, Hattle Julius, Gillie Cox, Ethel Blackburn, Alice Gillespie, Minnie Spencer, Gloria Branche, Nellie Ford, Edmonia Lewis, Bertha French, Ellen Martin, Prettie Maddux, Larate Dorsey, Lola Hall, Virgil Ward, and Conside Jenkins. The "Eight A" commencement of the Stowe school was held at the First Baptist church Thursday evening, May 24. The graduating exercises of the Manual Training High school was held Friday evening, May 25, in the high school auditorium. There were about nine hundred persons present and an excellent program was rendered The closing exercises of the Wathene, colored graded school took place Friday evening. May 18, in the Library hall. A large, appreciative audience was present of both white and colored citizens. A well arranged, prepared, program was tendered, and received many plaudits from the auditors Prof. M. B. Powell, wh is finishing his second term, presided with the usual dignity. Wathene people think he makes one of the best principles in the state. Prof. W. H. Prince of St. Joseph delivered a very principal address in a few words he urged all the young people to get the kind of education that will be useful and practical. Such as the Buttett High school offices. Among the visitors were Prof. W. H. Burns, principal of the South St. Joseph school; Professor Hughes of Llwood. Miss Maud Coleman and Miss Muthia Johnson took a very prominent part in the program. Four prizes were awarded, one for excellence in Kansas history, the other three for perfect attendance. A short social was given at the close of the program. All had a most delightful time. Last week witnessed the closing exercises of the Hammessey Colored Public schools, and, according to the custom, it was a period of surprising social importance. We have four rooms which accommodate the primary, intermediate, grammar and high school departments. The primary department is presided over by Miss Laura Howard Boone, and she did excellent work during the session. She held her closing exercises on Friday, May the 11th, and the little tots can level a highly interesting program. The intermediate department is under the instruction of Mr. J. C. Williams. His work during the term has been satisfactory. He hell appropriate exercises on the evening or May the 16th The grammar department is in charge of Mr. P. P. Bailey Those graduating from the eighth grade are as follows: We have received a letter from a widow lady who desires to adopt a little brown-kin girl child, between the ages of 3 and 5 years. A good home and first class family is guaranteed. She wishes to adopt the child by legal process. Any one knowing of such a child desiring such a home, please address Mrs. Jannie Fowler of Wagner, I. T., invited last Tuesday. She is guest of Mr. Arthur Nichols. Mrs. Harry Nichols returned from Independence, Kans, last Thursday. Mrs. W. West of Pickham, O. T., was in the city last week in the interest of a celebration there in June. The Second Baptist church is coming to the front with their new pastor, Rev. Smith. They have installed a new Harwood Chapel organ, have a large choir and electric lights, which is, altogether, making the church look very beautiful. The ladies of the Baptist Home Mission Society gave a successful entertainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mary Charles where a grand time was had. Her Dunn of Hutchinson, Kans., preached at the second Baptist church last Sunday morning. Mr. Frank Banks left last Saturday for Hutchinson, Kansas. Mrs Wm Foust and two children went to Sterling, Kans., last Friday where they will visit Mrs Foust's sister. Her Smith preached a sermon on Sunday last Sunday to a good house after the regular collection by Demon John- Res S S Bunny who had been asking the people to donate to him for the rights, came forward and took up £1100. The total collection for the day was £1250. Brother C Ashby united with the church. HUTCHINSON. KANSAS The first United Temperance Trinity Mission Baptist Brother in Christ and the Chair of the Living God will hold their first camp and annual meeting in Hutchinson, Kansas beginning Saturday, July 10th, Post, lasting till July 25. All patrons, members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Addie Lee and Mrs. H. Brady, two sisters have gone to visit their brother and friends in Paola Kans. Mr. H. Broadus is about to close his two story building. Mr. Proclus is an other one of our good press board men. Mr. M. M. Shanklehon is now better Mr. G. M. Bustlehon and Mrs. Oss Night were delegates to the District Conference at Great Bend last week Mr. C H Divers is visiting Wichita, Kans. A great many of our young people went up on an aviation last Sunday. Mr. E. Johnson is very ill at her home We are very proud to know that Prof. Wernon has been confirmed as registrar of the United States treasury, and to know that our noble Senator, Closter L. Long, presented him to the President The people of Hutchinson wish Prof. Wernon and write much success on their careers WEIR CITY, KANSAS Mr. Marshal Oliver arrived on the 21st from Atlanta, Ga. He found his baby after. Mrs. S. A Kinnel returned on the 24th from Sedan and Coffeyville Rev. C. Teal visited Weir on the 24th in the interest of the State Sunday school convention He will preach at L. Hebron Baptist church, Pittsburg, Thursday night. Mr. J. S. Sanders is on the sick list. Hav. D. Jones of Lawrence, Kans. reached on the 27th at St John Mr. E. W. Delington has organized a company and is operating it We fish him a success The street car company took on a great number of colored men in their constructing gang on the 20th The John Hustis church built The St. John Baptist church baptized more candidate on the 29th All delegates to the State Sunday school convention at Wear, June 20, will lease send their names to Mr. M Lee hermon of the reception committee. Mrs J D Stanley of Pittsburg spent few days in Wear the guest of Mrs ney Scott Mr. and Mrs. Robt Muttn attended the baptizing on the 29th. We were glad to see the school board recognizing us so much by electing prof. J E. Finley principal of the school and Miss Pearl Grumer assistant for the boarding session, commoning September 2006. Mrs. Alexander Blogin of Lamar, Mo, arrived in the city last Thursday afternoon to be initiated into the order of the Court of Calanthe of L. & W. H. and to attend the Manual Training High school commencement exercises and is the host of Mrs Thaddeus S. Hulsey, 2421 North Sixth street, and Mrs Louise rumpton, 1735 Belleview avenue, Kan- City, Mo Rev. B C Duke of Topeka preached at Eighth Street Christian church Sun- evening the annual sermon of the Mysterious and the U B F lodges was held at M & O. hall Sunday afternoon. The sermon was preached by Rev. Spencer of C M. E church Mr. Armstrong of Topeka is assisting Clayborne in his grocery store located at 1317 North Tenth street. Mr. Clayborne has recently entered into the business and carries a fine stock general merchandise. He is making a success at his undertaking and hits the patronage of all who may it convenient to give him a call. public reception was held at the A. church Tuesday evening, May 22. WATHENA. KANSAS From a Subscriber. HENNESSEY, OKLAHOMA THE PLAINDEMER. NOTICE. To the colored people of Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and other southern states. We are in receipt of a communication from Mr. W. G. Byrd, 675 Hood St., Portland, Ore., who says that excellent opportunities are now offered for progressive colored men and women who wish to improve their opportunities. There is great demand for them, as the white people of that section of the country are getting tired of Japs and Chinamen; they do not want anything but progressive and industrious colored men and women. No loafers or those who idle the year around need look towards Oregon, as the laws are very strict against that class and are rigidly enforced. 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. INFORMATION WANTED OF WILL DOUBTLY. Any information of Will Doubtly who was last heard of at Wybark, I.T., will be thankfully received by his brother, W. S. BROWN, 2824 State Street, 31-4-1b. Chicago, Ill. 34-4-16. Marrie Williams, Beatrice Phillips, and Daniel Webster Boone. An excellent program was rendered at their commencement which took place on the evening of May the 19th. Prof. Bailey is a very successful teacher and has been identified with educational work in Kingfisher county for the past twelve years. The high school department is under the supervision of Mr. E. H. Hall, and while the department is a new one, fairly successful work was done in it. There were no graduates this year but suitable closing exercises were held on the afternoon of May the 18th before a large and appreciative audience. The promotions in this department were as follows: To the senior class, Lizzie Marie Luckett; junior, Susie A. Hoone; sophomore, Mary Backman, Cora Holland, Ethel K. Lee, Ianora B. Webber, Julia Washam, Lemuel A. Clark and Wm. P. Montgomery. The entire corps of teachers has been elected for the ensuing school year. PARSONS. KANSAS Miss Nellie Glasse, who has been teaching at Muscogee, I. T., has returned to the city. Miss Glasse has many friends who welcome her home again. Rev. Teal of Independence passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Oswego. Mr. Robert Simms, a former well known "Katy" porter, was in the city Saturday to accompany home the remains of his sister who died here. Miss Bessie Floyd, Mrs. Els Moore and Mrs. Mary Hurwell came up from Bartholomeille Sunday. Miss Floyd and Mrs. Moore returned in the afternoon Mrs. Hurwell will remain at home indefinitely. The Misses Rosa and Velma Roberts of Cottont arrived in the city Tuesday and will spend the summer with Mrs. A. A. Green Miss. Susan Green, formerly of this city, is visiting Mr. and Miss J. W. Branch and family The Literary club closed the season at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. Rev. Skaulock, a visiting minister, preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday and Monday evenings Miss. Anita Dorsey made a business trip to Burtlesville Monday, returning Wednesday evening NEWTON, KANSAS The flower of the West Lodge, No. 3005, G. U. O of O. P. and the Golden Roll No. 2277 household Ruth, met at their hall and formed a line of march in full regalia to the C. M. E. church where their annual thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev. Mance, pastor of that church, and a member of the order. Such illuminated streets were never before seen in the city of Newton and the order was more than pleased to have as their guest the distinguished D. G. M. T. A. Glover of Wichita, Kans. The lodge is slowly but surely coming to the front. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. The "M. Y. O. B club" gave its first annual ball at G. A. R. Hall May 8th. Over one hundred guests were present and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Speer's orchestra furnished the music for a program of eighteen numbers. Prof. Kendrick, superintendent of the city schools, gave an interesting talk on "Education" before the congregation at the A. M. E. church Sunday night. Mrs. Adeline Taylor has been quite ill but her friends hope for an easy recovery. Zen Williams, the colored magician, with his company of capable assistants, entertained quite an audience with his mystic art at the A. M. E. church Friday night. Quite a large class of colored students will graduate from the Leavenworth High school this year. The graduates of 66 include Miss Roent Brown, Drma Bruce, Alice Davis, Edna Miller, Anna Shaphat, Lallian Simpson and Captola Wilson. Mr. Charles Perry, an old and respected citizen of Leavenworth for many years, died in St. Joseph, Mo., on the 21st inst. The remains were brought to Leavenworth and buried on the 2nd under the auspices of the Benevolent Lodge. Mrs. Thos. Burbee is again quite all at her home on Second avenue. Mr David Gattett is quite sick at his home on Fifth avenue. Mrs Pryor Williams left recently for an extended visit to relatives in Chicago, Ill. OTTAWA, KANSAS Messia, Ed and Roy Wicks were down from Emporia visiting their sister, Mrs. Dora Richardson The Union Literary met at the A. M. H. church last Tuesday night A large crowd attended. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. The B. H. U. gave a social at the home of the president, Mr James Wilson, Monday night. It was well attended. Mr Harrison Baldwin went to Leavenworth last week to visit his sister, Mrs M. Lyons. Mr. Jess Wilson came up from Independence Sunday morning to see his sisters, Mrs. Clayborne and Miss R. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. A. Clayborne made their } daughter, Martha, a present of a fine $300 piano Monday. Mme. De Vaul Vincent's School of high class tailoring Tutition reasonable. Write for information. 819 Woolut St. KANSAS CITY, MO The Peoples' Cafe PENMAN & WILSON, PROPRIETORS. An ideal place to get a nice meal or short order. Everything is first-class, and our special Sunday Dinner is unsurpassed. Give us a call. PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. No. 23,753. Robert Williamson of part unknown will take notice that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas by Jennie Williamson, his wife, and that unless he appears and answers on or before the 23rd day of April, 1906, the petition will be taken as true and a decree rendered according to the prayer thereof, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. JENNIE WILLIAMSON, Plaintiff. [REAL.] By J. T. WARD, her attorney, I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. First published March 9, 1906. W. H. LUCAS, Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me. 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA. PRIVATE one man, one woman for this district. Same route once a year. Salary and bonus. Address for interview, L. E. KERNS, Topeka, Kas W. M. 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I clean, dye, repair and press clothes and make them look as good as new. [Give me a call before going elsewhere. J. W. WILLIAMS. 574 JOHNSON AVE Both 'Phones 1483. MEMPHIS, TENN Are You INSURED? Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, rates for $350, $500 and $1000. rates 50 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. My Colored Fraternal Insurance pay in the United States. No should carry some Insurance. We want in every town. Write at once for terms. persons. and Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. Pres. J. G Groves, Nat'l Treas H CHILDER Nat'l Sec. ansas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. 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. J.H CHILDER Narl Sec. Headquarters: 413 Kausas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Hotel WAITERS AND PORTERS' Headquarters! Miss Juanta Adams STENOGRAPHER and TYPEWRITER. I prepare legal documents, copy essays, sermons, etc. No manu script too difficult for me to handle Special attention given to out of town work. Satisfaction guaran teed. Call or write me at THE PLAINDEALER. See the No TAILORING AND for your Spring and Su to fit and give satisfaction press clothes and make them me a call before going elsew J. W. WI 574 JOHNSON AVE Both 'Phones 1483. CONSTITUTION UNITAS UNITAS UNITAS Issues policies for $3 We issue polices for $100, $150 and $ This is the only Colored Company in the Every intelligent Negro should good, live, hustling agents in even Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and L Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. H CHI Headquarters: 413 Kausas aven. REPUBLICANS LEADERS IN SPRINGFIELD RIOTS. EDITOR PLAINDEALER: Now comes the startling report, from what seems to be reliable sources, that the leaders in the late Spring field riots were none other than the best [?] citizens of Greene county, and Republicans for whom the Negroes of that county have been voting these many years. We do not want to believe this, but facts are coming to light daily which without strong proof to the contrary, we must finally accept. If it develops that the inhuman burning of the innocent Negroes of that city was the work of demons sailing under the name of Republicans, I think that I will be safe in predicting that the g. o. p. will go out of business in Missouri next November. We have now ten members of Congress, all of the State officers excepting Governor, and any number of county officials, most of whom owe their high positions to the Negro voters of this state. Has it ever occurred to you that all of our recent race riots have taken place in Republican states, in counties officered by Republican officials? What does this mean? Are we being butchered by our supposed friends? Folk, our Democratic Governor, has denounced in unmeasured terms the mob, and Hadley, our Republican Attorney General, has demanded an investigation, but—. We have 50,000 Negro voters in Minnesota, without whose vote no Republican could be elected. We want the criminals of all races punished (legally) for the crimes that they commit; but the innocent men, women and children must be protected. Let us stand by the men who stand for the enforcement of law, be they Democrats or Republicans. A MISSOURI NEGRO. The Red Star Hotel Boarding and Lodging Open Day and Night Mrs. Frances Harris, Proprietor. E. J. GERD ON 820 KANSAS AVE. I sharpen Lawn Mowers and repair Gasoline Stoves. Prompt service, good work and satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a triol. of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY PUBLICATION NOTICE. To the Boggs Mfg. Co, a Corporation: You are hereby notified that you have been sued before T. T. Wright, a justice of the peace, within and for Soldier township, Shawnee County, Kansas, in an action pending in said court in which George E. Stoker is plaintiff and you are defendant, for the recovery of $18.00 on 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 Topeka, Kansas, has been summoned to answer as garnishee as to its indebtedness to you and that said garnishee has filed its answer in said cause admitting an indebtedness to you in the sum of $30.00; that said cause has been set for trial on March 31st, 1906, at 9 o'clock a. m. of said day, and that unless you appear and defend against said action judgment will be rendered against you for said sum of $18.00 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, Plaintiff. ATTEST: THOS. T. WRIGHT, Justice of the Peace. First published March 2, '06. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. D. J. Trickler, Plaintiff. Emma K, Trickler, Defendant. 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. I. JAMISON. Attorney for Plaintiff. D. J. TRICKLER, Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. First published March 9, 1906. WAITERS AND PORTERS' CHAS. PHELPS' Barber Shop is where you meet them. The leading barber shop in the city..... 916.216 Francis St. ST. JOSEPH, MO