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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House TO INVESTIGATE RANSOM OASE! Leading Boston Philanthropist Says Council's Intoxication Charge is Not Important. EDITOR BOSTON HERALD:—The report of the committee of the Huntsville, Ala., Normal school, in the case of the Rev. R. C. Ransom with its three specifications, which you print this morning, is a remarkable document. These gentlemen submitted, concerning Mr. Ransom, that "1. He seems to be under the influence of whiskey. "2. He has created a great excitement on the railroad, which will or may be detrimental to the school. "3. We do not believe he is the right character to place before our students." Permit me to say that, whether Mr. Ransom was or was not "under the influence of whiskey," at Huntsville, the "secondly" and "thirdly" in this indictment should be wiped out at once, as sheer Dogberry verbage. The only real ground for not believing Mr. Ransom "a right character to place before the students" was the belief that he was at the time "under the influence of whiskey"; his general reputation was, as the directors knew—if they did not know it they had no business to invite him from Boston to Huntsville—the highest. The thirdly is, therefore, a mere repetition of the firstly. As to Mr. Ransom having "created a great excitement on the railroad," did he? THERE IS NOT THE SLIGHTEST EVIDENCE OF IT. No sensible man believes it. An excitement there was, but he was not its creator, but its victim. He was kicked and cuffed out of a Pullman car, where he had the legal right to stay, by a set of rufians on their way to a Democratic convention—where, I understand, they gleefully boasted of it—because he was a "Nigger." I do not understand that one of them, or any body else on the train, intimated he was then and there "under the influence of whiskey"; yet do we not all know perfectly well that if there had been the slightest ground for "drunken Nigger" instead of plain "Nigger" the charges would have been run on it to the fullest extent? Of course we know it. One service, however, the committee's "secondly" does incidentally render. Certain of the Huntsville Colored people, anxious to have us believe that they were in no wise intimidated by the surrounding white sentiment, have sent the statement here that at the time they had not even heard of the "great excitement" on the train, but only knew that Mr. Ransom was "drunk." This could be disproved in many ways, if necessary, but the committee's own "secondary" settler it. There should be no confusion of the injuries in this grave case—for very grave it is. One is of great public importance and the other is not. If Mr. Ransom, upon reaching Huntsville weak and faint after the outrageous assault which he indisputably suffered, took a glass of whiskey to brace himself up, and it went to his head, why, it is a pity, and he has grievously suffered for it. But there is nothing remarkable about it; at least two or three excellent white philanthropists have had similar experience in Massachusetts since the landing of the Pilgrims. Mr. Ransom says it was not so, and I think we are bound to TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 13, 1906 believe him until there is better proof to the contrary than any yet submitted This, however, I say, is not of great public importance. It is of very great importance whether a man of Mr. Ransom's fine talents and character, with the pre-eminent position which he holds among the Colored people of Boston and the high reputation he has won in the whole thoughtful community by his eloquence, devoted public service and passion for human rights, is to be kicked out of a Pullman car, where he belongs, because he is a "Nigger." by a gang of ruffians in Tennessee who chanced to get head of a cology on Garrison which they found he had written—and Boston, the home of Garrison and Sumner and Andrew do nothing about it! This apathy seems to me the measure of the degradation which we have undergone as concerns our whole sense of duty to our Colored fellow citizens in the last eight years. I have heard of no serious effort yet on the part of responsible and impartial men to get at the exact facts in this notorious case, although it happened a month ago, and although the circumstances can certainly be investigated easily by some young lawyer who will go down there. I, for one, should like to co-operate with others in sending a good man down. EDWIN D. MEAD. Boston, June 28, 1908 THE STATE FEDERATION! The meeting of the State Federation of Colored Women's club at Salina June 20-21 was one of the greatest in the history of the federation. Nothing but the highest praise was heard from the clubs and visiting citizens of Salina. Delegations from Leavenworth, Kansas City, Lawrence and Topeka were present. The people of Salina were very hospitable and did everything, seemingly, in their power to make it pleasant for the delegates. On the afternoon of the 21st the fancy work exhibit was examined by a committee consisting of Mr.. D. Renfro, Mr. W. W. Shobe and Rev. Banks, and the banner was awarded to the Dumas club of Topeka, represented by Mrs. Pope Jones. Mrs. E. D. Robinzine of Kansas City was elected president; Mrs. King of Lawrence, first vice president; Mrs. W. W. Shobe of Salina, second vice president; Miss Leula Harris, of Topeka, recording secretary; Miss Jessie Ewing of Kansas City, Kansas, corresponding sec'y; Mrs. S. De Priest, Salina, treasurer; Mrs. Lee of Kansas City, organizer; Mrs. Scarce of Topeka, historian; Mrs. Mattey of Topeka, Miss Harris of Lawrence and Mrs. Ewing of Kansas City, members of the executive committee. The newly elected, officers were installed by the past president, Miss Luila Harris of Topeka, and a brief address was made by the newly elected president, and also by Rev. Banks. Mrs. Laura M. Johns of Salina was present and made an address on the work of women's clubs, and Mrs. Delia Brown and Mrs E. L. Prescott also made a few remarks. COUNCIL GROVE. Crops are fine so far in this vicinity. Mrs. Cora Jefferson, of Emporia, visited her parents on Four Mile, last week. After three weeks of hard study, Miss Irene Mc Gill returned to her home in Dunlap. Mr. W. H. Merrit called on Mrs Bosley Sunday evening. BAPTIST ASSOCIATION WAS INTERESTING The Kaw Valley Baptist Association convened in their second annual session at the Third Missionary Baptist church, of this city last week. There are three departments to this body that transact business with it. The Sunday School, Women's Foreign Mission and the Association proper. Mrs. S. A. Brown Pratilla, K. O. Irr. S. Warriguel, V. L. Inst. B. Arnold Rush, Secreta M. E. D. Willis Jnspool Secretary and Mrs. Many Comts, Treasurer, are among the best church workers and organizers in the west. Their reports show great progress over the first year in this organization. They are doing much for the Old Folk's Home, to be established near the city of Topeka. The Sunday school association, presided over by Miss Farinda Crouch, who was re elected for the second term, is one of the leading christian young ladies of the Athens of Kansas. Her address was received with great applause and she made a glowing report of the progress of the association. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Mrs. Farinda Crouch, President, Miss. Willa Merriweather, Secretary, Mrs. H. E. Brown, Corresponding Secretary. The Association proper began Thursday afternoon. Rev. G. W. McNeal, of K. C. K., Moderator, in the chair. After prayer and songs the call was read and the association settled down to business. The various committees were appointed. Rev. White, of the Central Baptist Church, arose to some question to gain the floor and then began to talk history. One thing he said was that, "Negroes were cowards" and that they didn't talk enough. Mrs. Lucy Saunders replied by saying, "they didn't fight enough." The whole church joined in a hearty laugh at the expense of the Rev. He soon subsided as the lady had taken the sails out of his kite for the evening. Mr. Robt. Bell, the artist, and member of the church made the welcome address, which was a master piece. He said, no country could outlive it's sins. He spoke of the outrages committed by white people in this country and especially upon the Negro. He welcomed the delegates to the homes of Topeka. Mr. Corvine Patterson, of K. C. K. responded as follows: DEAR FRIENDS:—In behalf of the visiting members of this Kaw Valley Association I desire to respond in a few brief remarks to the kind words of welcome just extended to us by the last speaker, who represented the people of Topeka. We thank the people of Topeka for their hospitality and for the great preparations they have made for our entertainment and work, and we assure them that nowhere upon the sunny plains of Kansas would we better preferred to go to find intelligent, progressive, and businesslike Negroes, than this model capital city of Kansas; unless, perhaps, it would have been our own little growing city, the metropolis of the state, Kansas City, Kansas. Here in Topeka with the scores of colored business enterprises, including grocery stores, drug stores, steam laundries, barber parlors, millinery more, and the great Topeka PLAINDEATER; here with your many colored churches, your six colored public schools and Industrial Institute, your twenty five school teachers, your dozen or more doctors and lawyers, your colored county and city officials and mail carriers, your many prosperous colored farmers; here, in the pure, moral atmosphere of your cultured society we are indeed glad to come and confer about the Baptist interests of this great Kaw Valley district. Speaking for my many brothers and sisters who are strangers in your beautiful city, I can assure you that our conduct will be of the very best, and that the preceding Association will in elabority with love, peace and humanity all urgent desire to be in God lovingly Father in I have us do it. Peace rules the day when Reason rules the mind. We have come here to confer and further bind ourselves into the life of giving, of doing things for others, of seeking cheer and comfort for those who are dependant upon us; in short, in endeavoring to draw nearer to the Lord's Commandment, "Love one another even so as I have loved you." Standing upon the sacred soil of Kansas, which was consecrated by the blood and life of the martyr, John Brown, and his faithful band of follower, who struggled for the truth of the gospel and the freedom and uplift of the Negro slave, we ought to gain inspiration and courage for the work that we are about to undertake, and likewise give—not so much our blood and life—but of our means as God has prospered us, and as individuals, as churches, and as an Association, do our full duty to the Baptist cause in Kansas. Kansas is great in grain, in live stock, in fruit, coal, oil and gas, and greater still in the quality and intelligence of its black citizenship. I have never known a man who trusted and believed in Kansas, and in evil times waited and hoped for better, who was disappointed or deceived. Those who have known Kansas longest love his most. Kansas, sunny Kane! May she live long, happy and prosperous in the midst of her fields of peace and plenty. The PLIANDEAER representative was called upon to make a few remarks. The moderator read his annual address, giving some good wholesome advice to all. The Association then elected the following officers for the coming year. Rev. Geo. McNeale, Kansas City Kan, moderator; Rev. Wm. Jackson Eudora, first vice moderator; Rev. B. J. Bell, Topeka, second vice moderator; Rev. D. B. Jackson, Kansas City, Kan., recording secretary; Rev. G. W Harris, Topeka, corresponding secretary; Corvine Patterson, Kan. City Kan. treasurer Rev. S. W. Butchlor, Lawrence, auditor; Rev. J. R. Swancy, North Lawrence, statistician. Much business was transacted during the session and a neatum was raised for the Old Folk's home. A vote of thanks was tendered the pastor and member of the Third Missionary Baptist church for the courteous manner in which they were treated. The ladies of the church entertained the delegates on Friday evening at a social. Ice cream and cake was served. The convention affoured Sunday evening; Rev. McNeal preaching the closing hymn. The following resolutions on state of the country were passed; In Israel's darkest night of despair the watchman heralded the approach of day. The signs of the times indicate God's dealing with the nation. "Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people". God deals with the affairs of men. He yet marches on. Whereas: As representatives of the meek are lowly Nazarene assembled in the city of Topeka, we are thankful to enter into His courts with praise and thanksgiving. Peace and prosperity abroad; wars have ceased and we, with prayerful anxiety, are looking for that glorious day of the Lord "When swords be beaten into plow-shares into pruning-hooks and seen war no more. Executive Head, the Access and all-contemplative Theodore Roosevelt, deserves the utmost respect and is commended at home and abroad as an instrument in God's hands in lifting up humanity and throwing open a door for men of every hation, tongue and tribe. As Afro-Americans, twelve millions strong, we feel hopeful under the administration of such a wine and safe leader. Coming from the lowest depths, pressing on to the higher grounds, led by the stalwart Roosevelt and a host of others, we have been made to know that Pope was right when he said: "If I could reach from pole to pole And grasp creation in my span. I must be measured by my soul; Mind is the standard of the man." Uparalleled opportunities are now before us. "Arise and shine for thy light is come". We commend Booker T. Washington in putting ten thousand wheels in motion, for his timely advice and cool and deliberate method in the solving of the race problem. We pray for pure men and pledge our loyalty in civil affairs to men who have honor: "Men whose the last of office does not kill — Men who possess opinions and a will — Men who have honor, men who will not lie, Tall men, sun crowned, who like the fox, In public and private thinking." Governor Folk's determined efforts, augmented by Attorney General Halley, have our very highest commendation in bringing to justice the lawless class who took part in the recent Springfield outrage. Our own Governor, E. W. Hoch, of Kansas, prohibitionist and reformer, deserves commendation for his manly and courageous stand in refusing to deliver to a Texas sheriff, upon the request of the Governor of that state, W. W. Evans, a Negro for whose return at Caldwell, Tex., an infuriated mob awaited his arrival. We condemn in severest terms that class of Negroes who stooped to take part in the infamous and damnable play, "The Clausman", enacted on a stage a few moths ago in Kansas City and other Western towns. We commend the Kansas City Journal, Star, and other secular papers for their fair and impartial stand in their editorials. Wherefore, be it resolved. That we devote more of our time in teaching our people the duty of American Citizenship. To discourage crime, criminals, intemperance and unsafe leaders. To build up waste places, be patient, buy homes, live decent and respectable lives. Face all obstacles, cross every Rubicon, climb all Alps 'though the rocks be rugged. E. ARLINGTON WILSON, Chairman. HENRIETTA, J. T. The coal mines are now open and several of the colored miners have gone to work. The only colored hotel in Henryetta is owned and controlled by Rev. C. R. Bruster and wife, and in first class. Rev. Bruster has been notified by Hon. A. L. Boyd to preach the Annual Sermon for the V. I. G. of S. F. L., at the First M. B. church in Okmulgee, I. T., the 3rd Sunday in the month. NUMBER 28 JUSTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA! Negro Who Was Ejected from a Car is Given a Verdict for Five Hundred Dollars. Because he was violently ejected from a trolley car for taking his seat beside a white woman, Hudson Johnson, a fifty year old Negro of this city, was awarded in the common pleas court here yesterday damages against the Greenville Traction company in the sum of $500. He had asked for $5;000. No other cases were heard in the court yesterday. It was convened at 10 o'clock, with Judge R. O. Purdy, of the Third circuit, presiding, for a two weeks' term. While the jury was out several orders were taken in discontinuance and reference, and counsel were heard in argument on a demurrer and a motion to amend. Hudson Johnson, represented by Messrs. Maudlin & Townes, alleged that last October he boarded a belt car and paid his fare, taking a vacant seat and acting in an orderly and peaceable manner; that the conductor, after having directed him to go inside and soon after the plaintiff had taken his seat, came into the ear jerked the plaintiff violently from his seat, presented a pistol at him, and kicked and beat him, subjecting him to grievious bodily hurt and great humiliation, all to his damage $5,000. The traction company, in its answer, said that the plaintiff, 'who was a colored man, did enter one of its cars on the day alleged, but was intoxicated, and instead of taking his seat upon one of the benches on which no one sat, dropped upon one occupied by a white lady; that when told to take another, he began to curse the conductor, who thereupon took him by the arm and led him to the rear of the car, the Negro still cursing and otherwise misbehaving; that the Negro was not abused by the conductor. Grievous bodily injury is denied, and it is stated that defendant had no means of knowing the degree of mental anguish humiliation, etc., suffered by Johnson. Considerable testimony was introduced, and ingenious pleadings were made. The attorneys for the plaintiff implored the jury to neglect altogether the fact that the plaintiff was a Negro, or at least to remember that he was an old darky, of the "slavery-time" type, not an impudent product of the modern regime. That this plea had its weight with the jury the verdict shows. — Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina, our old home, seems to some extent, to be half way fair to the colored people who are progressing. Greenville always did have the best and most progressive whites in the state. They were always doing something to help those of the colored race that were trying to help themselves. If we could get the white people of Greenville, to look on a man that is a man, regardless of his color, that city would be a paradise. People who are people, should be respected as such. This conductor must have came from the "sand hills," as no thoroughbred South Carolinian, would have acted as did this conductor. a STRONG, KANSAS, (;The entertainment given by the 1, Y WU, ard Sunday schol Fourth of July ras a grand success, fininlally ard ro: ea Ri Mr. A. Melean «pent Sun}iy in Empo- tis, f Rev, UW. 11. Wilhamson, pastor of the © MLE. churchs of Emporia and Strong, preached at this charge Sunday. Mrs. Kate Nelson of Mason visited "here the past work, Mesdames Staley, Turnet, Eluwers and ira, Will Turner spent Wednesd1y in this city. Sire, Frath Wathams of Tepeha was ia fown Wedneadty and huteday. | The Mises Lrazice were the guests of the Masses itch well the past weeks ——— tee EMPORIA, KNASAS. At the home of Me and Mes. Walt Wilsun a jolly ow inet tor a Ane woth: display un the Louth, dhe merrynah era wore Mesdaines Jiks Litutt, M Dar tia, Missce Leese Hawkins, Koss, Bude, Henderson, Jordon, Ls Lihvtt, Mle Walton, Captula Rolland, Duty daypten, Messrs. Thomas Alen, Jesse Mel, deat! Carson, Wilham Jlhutt, bad Murphy; Ray Simmens, Robert Caldwell, Ranery IWatson, Silas Snath and Lied Weat. AE ter the fireworks were gone the remain eof the cscmmge Was spent io conse lation und guns atter which an chy tnt juncheun was eused, Mare Alne Walten, sho bas been at nding State normal dr hy poet two eae, retuned ty far dame ay Cann sity, Colv, Saud ty Mire. Ree bpp vb Let Nett, han, the guest of wer parcats, Ma and Mts, West. Mies Capitola Holland, whu dits been 1 guset vt Mire Sadie Pluthps jor tbe tt tuner weehs, detunind ty ner lume Olatn, han, duuteday. Prot. M. Ke Powell ct the Wathene Nie wehuuls aie Lect ausited sind ats vepted wn auvitaticn tu deliver tit al au at the Chautaugua te be held at lund Statin tum August 22 ty st elusive. He cnjuys the diotanctien of Lang the y Negro who has ever bean wnvatad Dung purely a winte men’s enter » be was cagiged immedsately alte ang his splendid addieos at the dud tion uf the Deniphan county court use Wednesday, July 4th, YALE, KANSAS. Mrs. Willams of War City wie 4 falter of the chapter Au. JJ. L. &. ureday evenitig, She racperted « good ee Dre. BL. Cauchett and Mie, Dosis mith woe i tus plus Ihuroday to tend tur Judge ® =, td aeturined e kay lay eug tu Litteburg, ML cata de LL Beasky, who hare mn atuppung dn dutty ay, tee abuut 6 MYNLis, dL HUW VastlNg tn Lith. bey are tae otleots of Mia Mary Gal way, tien mtutiel. Mr. Woe Nugets ut Chotehkee sieatad Jere on the Luuitt cd guy, 2 way thes Meet ut lt ua Mas My tbbstiaa atti ae A gleat wumbes os people atteaied te game Lowen Mawr Lity ane ale sn adetavia, ot tin Pout, dhe POLLEY Bb ¥and Ue Jd LUE UV LMI gs Med, Gaeut, Lig pastes ci tue ote ALS, Mr, Ie cn tue ath diet, Mire, Laid Cables aa cn tle etch lot, Mr. und Mie WOM Dupes litle has Lava on tie atch diet det a comple Weeks Dub ay HUW Bu LONINg MILEY, Sf, JOSEPH, MISSUURL Air, HL. Jk, Wiieeea atiaved gn St. due dth uy bysuy Sunday mgur . Mase Neti Man, why tide been a Lue prust JEN Udy em, dy UuEd dnpaured, Alive auystie Gute UF Butte Lieen, k hy ay VDOLINS Mier Nuraie dlutUn, JALis, Ue AL osiitu aud aun Leaca will ve Jor Devver, Culv, July lat, ‘The ittte oon of it N.C. Liuce, bo wus Ler ill, is slowly sumprusing. Mtr, Abomas Matiler baw seturned Lounsville, ny, where he wttended “nue wuiug.! Adie. ovis eebetes wud granddaughters raidine suachette wall Isang sya Ghiuge, July vibe BlG CoresnAssvn AL 1KOY, fowa Wau wathers at Doniphan Coun: LY Juineowali0D £6 EatiMaleG a6 b,000.., Huy, sudu, UU. ~ abe Jaspal ciund the uetury Ub divy gaivucy nie yee UB) UNG Wiebdend bus CAWIAUL pry far whick wae prerented, ‘The festivl Ah Included the dedication of the new NTO court house, ‘the parade wae the finest ever wit ness here, Latge tloats wore artistic. ally interspersed thronghaut the long fines Unde Samm! was represented by WD Kichnhoff and Mise Me emp was the ‘Gol hes of Liberty.” Wathona and Maghlind ware well aep- resented on the prognum Perfect eader prevaied Mronghout and no accidents esctted at any Lime, At dig o'tock ¢ mmagnifioent dull by the JLunbeart cub was watheseed. Dhe fireworks Lest aight wore the finest ever sect here. ——_— WATIENA, KANSAS, Pref MRD Bowell of Wathane colored scivwly has Ue distinguished Lenot et Trang te cele representative af has Lace te aypere om Che progam at the dudieas tion of Boniphan connty’s nes ent joutse at Hoy duly ath, Lhe were over Comme prople presents Reve We Ta More tis spoke from the mintstes nat side, Law yar Ss ML Drewater, the county attomey, represented tin. Prof, Man. Powell the teaching protession. Dt wats it great day for Lay. May Bowell rcacived aminy Ligh compliments on bis exectent ade Grose by bot winte and colored. Among the many things he urged upon his own peeple was thiss Ile told them ty so cone thot thenselvee that they never world he called inte contt and throw thar money foolishly away on Liwetts, but get together among thumsclos and act> the vicar matters peaccably; save tneir memes. put apa bank account, amd steve white Tigers, giutges rac, te death, He tell Che tiomendons multitude that Te wisnot pesmg asc aints he tad hie roubles the other men, but he was never atest Wy an offiiar or called Inte cnt ae witness or ether wise in his hfe, that he Is naw Cutty years eld, ‘Lie Sto Teseph News Press apohe of fam ts Sone at the noted Negro ovators af nerthorstenn Kinesae Spice dees net yetnut otha comments HE GREAT MORAL AGENCIES OF THE «... ARE THE PRESS, PULPIT AND THE WOMEN’S CLUBS. ‘Le the editer ot the Maindeala, To- peha, Kansas, ‘Lhe ywsttion your payer has taken agamnet the vieoe aml amnoral tendencies of the younger element af the Negev tae should and will 1 beheve meet the ayjooval af all wall meaning and (ue dace Ioving dtizens, Kecp the good work going. ‘The women's cluby also sloull be cneomagol in fhe grand work in which they Iaive mnangurated towird the het tennent of the yace 1 knew of na hue Dein agencies that we are ne miuely ine debted to for the grand development aud uphiubling ¢f cur pele as the good others, wives and risters ate decor ishing thongh the worktags of tien tederated clubs, tnd ta my mud we ewe a odebt ot evalisting giititadt to the brave and patiietic wena wae aoe pat Hopoung athe rete ietal antl tad vb due tant umdrt ibang tt thar bee foment ob all bansenity Rome de nete We Cet ad wante ts whe tee often Jeet omy rea ad desetitaen aa. wae Puth, Lt us money wits greater pouty the wore te Who we ewe oo nmich, Net long sme } had the phase of bang Mm vompeny Vath at purty et dastanzatol ad gentlemen Gnoute fiom Demi to mmy Colorado Springs ume and the enn Versation turned foward the etal phase of the dittecnt qacs at home and abroad, After paying cory strict atten: tion to the convers ition, ewpectally that part rate te our prope, 1 berume muse fully convinesd than ever that we Ae a race have deywnded too lagely and plind too mush confidence an the dome nant plulantvepe wintea of the world for our wall domg and moral upbintding and especially along the social and moral lines combed Not lung since iny ate fention wos called to an article in the Topeha Plaanduaer where the good Chris ‘lun women of ‘opha through one of their branches of their loral club had Aclared agaist the cheap hnmoral Ne+ giv and Jae ‘uove Immoral ways T want tu congratulate the good women of your vty and your paper for the viand taken, 1 brily Lakeve that IC jn the future the Letter cloment of the women throughout the country would adhere to the ‘Topeka policy at would net Le lung before the line cf dumareation would be so closely deawn that untuld Lihesnga would be derived for the betterment of the social and moral condition umong our people Emancipation Celebration Garfield Park, AUG. ist [Wo would undoubtedly have purer wo- wantiexd aint mute manly men and tte workt would be better, ‘Lhe women's Unbs in tue last few yours have wrought wen his towmd the uphfting of theie own sex and have added matetially in makbug the men better men and the fur fine conld bring to them greater preatl ze than over wag dicamed of. ‘The women's dubs have teen going about ther work in a qant, easy duguified manner and have acemmptished more toward placing before the young man and woman high er tdaals of civehvation Chan any other ngcmy, ee prose and pulpit: ewepted. Hie putpit ent the press deserve a great deal mere credit Caan they will aver res canes D feat, tom an ungtatefat publie, fer nen chisy Eau yorfectly stfe in eting that takin, ea what no tes Shoe cNcept the tamststay: Reve mer artutl hiber against Une greatest obetae Jee fer tne welfare of the whole poeple Thar docs the wimg of ten and ween whe are av etinestly atoning to develop Jautd up and troroushly estabhele upon a tat base oe futethsent and fore tat Negra procs Suay ne chiss of people iu this great country of curs stand se wich fn need of a well fortified, forceful and aggiossive piesa ne do var own peor! ple, pocuily «tuated ae we are and having to contend with the most unres leuting encigy not anly to maintain and enjoy our legal tighte and privileges, hut almost tor our very existence, with the white prese of the country as 4 rule prejadiend and actually arrayed agtinet us, the race stands woefully in med of a powerful press in its own hauls to tike up the gauze of battle for both detentsive and aggressive warfare, Wath the women's clubs thaoughant the emuntey coping for out demarcation wath a strong meral educated manistry, wath an intelligent, proguesdve, dadustiions Mess, wale the cumbined forces bom Durding the stionghol lof sin, immorality antl untighteausness, at would take a stronger force than the pork of Gubraltar fo withstand ther onshinght, ‘De young, cdicatad, progeessive yous woe men ead not ator Co assoctite with the tadiwated, amen al, unprogiessive wo imen, he teatter what the calor miy be, Jhe industiivus, honest, hard working doung man cau't afturd tu heep company with the gamblug, loafing alley rate hit old idea, “Lam just as good as jou,” is a tlung uf the past. 1 believe at waa the ammoctal Thomas deifetson who wrote that all men were created free aid equal, which sounds very well in a poltieal convention or in the Declira> tint of Independence, Every person 1 be+ hove was created fies, but equal is a sid inistake, ‘There ate no two peranns Mat Inve Ted, that ae living, or that are to hise, ate equal. ‘Mice might have been seine dose ieseniblates ft appant ame, but their equal in all thats the woul nuphes, *thae is nothing tu at Flepe and tart that Tomay hve to ree the diy that img people ern see the dittevete Lotwect a pme wom an] Jn Gupure wentin, for tue salvation of the race les Lugely a the purty of the waren wile the combined tore of Uhe pune nem te mike us a strony, healthiot wort presi eave pop h Respeatally yours. WoT DUNCAN, AN AGREEABLE SURPRISE, Vthansas City, Kan, July 9 Titer of the Plamde tha, Vicude fuscrt in the columns of your salu alle paper that the people of Athan eis City are moving on nicely, The above heading happened to. the pastor of the A.M. K. caurch a few days ago, When one Ge W, Smothers, one of the tene and tiled veterans, went for mid OT ‘9900 4B UMUZ du sites OF oped pustor changed clothes and hastened te aneues the call, When he met Brother Nnothers, to his very great sucprive Miother Smothers and wife escorted the aeserend gentleman to ene of the lead ing cluthing houses and rolected a beauth- ful suit ef clothes, and enid take this home. Of conrse, the reverend accepted Une stat with very, very many thanks, The aut was ubtained by the untuing efforts and never failing real of Mrs, Hattle Bunke amd her sister, Miss Tye Smothers, who touh the initiative steps and ceased net work wail the amount Was rajead, Such cartest and nicasing tflorts deserve the highest commenda tien and praise, — A. M, E, CONEERENCES. Conferences of the Fifth Eplacopal District will meet as follower Puget Sound Conference, Avgust 22, Tacoma, Wash. California Conference, August 20, Oak- land, Cal. Colorado Conferenve, September 19, Puet to, Coto, Kansas Conference, September 26, Hutchinson, Kan, North Misrourl Conference, October 3, Columbia, Mo. Missourt Conference, October 10, Tan- soe City, Mo. A. GRANT, Presiding Blabop. I Can Sell Your Real Estate or Business NO MATTER WHERE LOCATED Properties and business of all kinds sold quickly for cosh In all parte of the Uolted States. 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ANDLESS From St. Louis and Kansas City to all points Sotithwest via ALK.G T R’y June 15th and 19th, Tickets goud 30 days retnrmg with gtop- overs in both directions. ‘To Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Houaton, Galveston, San An- tonio, Corpus Christi, Brow ne- ville, Laredo and intermediate points $20 To Etpwo ad intermediate porta 26.50 To K.ieas, Indian ‘Territory, Obhlthons and northern Texas points, one fare plus #2, bat no rate higher than $20 Correspondingly Jow rates from all peinta: From Chicayo, #25; from St. Paul, £3750; from Omaha and Council Bluffs, €22.50. Mitte for particulars, W. S. ST, GEORGE, General Passenger and Ajent ST, LOvIs, MO. ‘pOUTHWEET,’ Symptoms of Tapeworn ‘A Parasite is life living upon life’--Webster Thousands of people die every yeat, and the only cause of death is para- wites, In Material Medica « parasite ie a microbe a Tape Worm, a Bowel Worm, Pin Worms, or ascardia Symptoms vary with individuals, Cramps in the stom: ach, pains in the bowels are caused by Tape Worms, Stomach Worms, Dowel Worms. Paina at the base of the brain and above the eyes are caused by Para: sites, Bloated condition of the stomach and bowels are symptoms of worms, Paina beneath the heart, paina below the shoulder blades, palpitation and flut- tering of the heart are caused most frequently by worms. Swollen ankles, Testless and atartling dreams are also aymptoms of parasite action. Pains across the amall of the back and soreness above the hips are symptoms of tape worms. Some tape worms produce a rasenous appetite, while others de- stroy appetite, An Individual can possess a tope worm for four years and have no poaltive knowledge of it, Tickling scnsations in the throat, produciog a hacking cough, itching piles and ulcerated piles ore produced by pin worms and ascerades Lezema ie caused by microbes. A conted tongue and a foul breath ta caused by decayed matter in the stomach and bowels, from which the heat of the body generates parasites. SYMPTOMS IN CHILDREN, Reatlessness at night, frightful dreane, gritting of teeth, peevish tempera. ruent, Dionted stomach, at times, tuchul sh eks occassionally, perlodical appes tite, licking of the nose during the day aid swollen eye, cheeks and occasionally a breaking out around the ps vnd foul breath. Rucher'’s Korak Wonder hag never failed toremove all hinds of worma from man, womanand child without pala or fuconvenlence. Sold only at the BIG TENT THEATER, corner Sixth avenue and Monroe street, by the manufacturer, It is sold under a guarantee of 23 hours or money refunded, RUCKER’S KORAK WONDER hae never failed to Cure Dyspepsia, Bowes and Bladder Trouble and Chronic Constipation and Remove Blotches and Pimples, As a LIVER REGULATOR and a PURIFIER OF THE BLOOD, it has no equal. Price, 50 centa per package, 3 for 81.00, RUCEER'S KORAE OIL atops all pain, loosene up Drawn Cords and Uon- tracted Musclee, cures Sore Throat, Cholora Morbus and Dysentery, removes Corna and Bunions. Price, 60 centa per bottle, alx for $2.50. Sold only at each performance at the big Tent Theater, corner 6th Ave and Bfonroe St, | PUBLICATION NOTICE, No, 23907. | Io the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Aca Jeltz, Plaintiff vs Arthur C. Jeltz, Defendant. The said defendant, Arthur C. Jeltz, is hereby un otifiad and required to take notice that nw has been sued in the above named District Court otchavnee Conaty, Kansas in an action for cl vores, ard that he miuat appar and answer eauk action by sue plaintiff’ Ave Jeltz filed, on or Deture the 32th day of July 1906 or sad plaintiff's petition will be taken as true aad judgment rendered against hin. according to the prayer of plaintiff's petition, A. M, Tuomas, Att'y for plaintiff. First published June 15th, 'e6. SHERIFF'S SALE. in the District Court of shawnee County, State of Kansas. Adam Kaberline, Plaintiff, vs Joseph Bollock and John Ackerman, Defendant By virtue of an execution issued to me out of said District Court, in the above entitled action, I will, on Wednesday, the 1Sth day of July, A.D. 1906, at to o'clock, a.m, of said day, at the east front door of the Court House in the City of To- peka, 1n the Connty of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest and beet bidder, for cash in hand, all the fol- lowing described real estate, to wit: Lot 97 and the west half of Lot 99, on North Serdou avenue, su addition \ ts Gandeo Place,in Nucth Topeka, lying end sttuate ia the county of Shawaee, in the State of Kansas... Theab ve-deseribed real estate ia taken asthe property of said de- feudente, and 1s directed by said ex- ecution to be scld, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said execution. A. T, Lucas, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By J. A Ostrand, Deputy W.S, McCiinrock, Attorney. First Pub. June 15th INFORMATION WANTED OF WILL DOUBTLY. Any information of Will Doubtly who was last heard of at Wybark, 1.T., will be thankfully received by ‘his brother, W. 8S. BROWN, 2824 State Street, 3t-4-13. Chicago, IIL DN When in Wichita Sp * * ‘ Wictoria Hotel, 363 N, Main Street. First-class Accommodations, clean beds, first-clase meals, prompt attention, modern and up to: date, Board by day or week. European plan, Try us. MRS, ADA BARTON, Propr .- = . fay Y Ss mig ler OO ote pwd, SN eee re ee ee Every year thousands of bushets of walnuts go to watte al! over (bo coum wry, ard few farmers think of thelr value ‘or poultry food. Wor years we Bave been gathering the walouts ané storing them in some shed or oud house, and we consider every buabel of them worth fully as much as a Dushel of oats, It fe not necessary te remove the bulls, but do not store them more than a few inches deep, as they may heat and rot. A 20x12 apaco will hold a big wagon load wafely, Whe real cold weather sets in we bash a ao bupshelful with an olf axe and feed them to the laying hens ‘The great amount of oi! contained tn the kernels wil! €e more to help keep up animal heat thas simost acy other foodstoff we can produce, and we have sever had disease in our Socks when we have walnuts as part of the winter ation. With eggs at present prices, end bigh prices during the past year, we mry look to see them soll high aM through the coming winter, an¢ Should de all within our power te make ‘or bias lay. Visuldn® Take the Office. Patrick Plunkett, a well known Irish man of Portland. Me, wirh«d to be elected an officer of rome w+!) hnows society. The nembers basing as sembied one day he arose int saldt “T nominate Patrick Plunketi," See ing that nobody moved, he agaia arose and sald; “f second the motion.” But ati! they fetied to notice him. This time he cried out: “But bed—d if TE take tL” — STUDY THE ORIGINAL SCHOOL, tr otra. ton ty mul adapted to every ee Keooyrun Uys Qurteath bits Mere, rrr fb cpariets ed aiid vont jater | te fu Cie nace late ti GIy bara rewelteeatory Himes e LAW inners (eller your Wal a dy ete ome teres Ml oteer Lpr a. ote ene et ‘ez stcelak office te AT ini GIS, —_— TNE SPRANHE way rorerspovansce JA, 4 SCuOOL vf din," 73 Hi 0 Ki E TH Munenc eco wah ie omen: PETROIT HY Che = Mme. De Vaul Vincent’s School of highclase tailoring Tutition reasonable, Write for information, 1948 Woalst 8, KANSAS CITT, MO 66 9? O Western Ul! -_————, The Western University Glee s00g— Jum out. Words compored by Prof, Albert Ross, ed Prof, Robt.G, Jackson. Whistled, played and talked sbout from the Atlantic to the Pacific. A credit to the race. Five zinc engraved pictures of Bishop Abram Grant, resident Vernon snd our three msguificent builnings on outside cover, Bright, soappy and easy to play. Every race: oming Negro should have scopy. Mailed to any address, 25 cents. Send now to Muslo Department, Western Universtty, Quindaro Kaa, PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Cyrus Dixon. Plaintiff. da O. Dixon, Defendant. The above named defendant will take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff, Cyrus Dixon, for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and that she must on or before the 18th of May, 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, [SEAL] Attorney for plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. First published April 6th '06. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas. S. S. Huphee. Plaintiff. S. S. Hughes, Plaintiff, vs Clara Hughes, Defendant. To the above named Clara Hughes; You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas by the above named plaintiff, S. S. Hughes, whose petition is the above named cause was filed in said court on the 18th day of April. A. D. 1906, and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein, on or before the 15th day of June, A. D. 1906, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment rendered against you, divorcing you and said plaintiff, S. S. Hughes. Attest Attorney for plaintiff I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. First published April 20th. '06. 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. NOTICE. To the Teachers and others interested: Knowing that the schools have closed in many places and that the teachers have changed their post-offices during vacation, I take this method of communicating with them. "What the Graduates of Lincoln Institute are Doing," the book which I have finished, will be in the express office here on or before June 1st. Those who are interested and wish to purchase a copy, will please write me at once. Give me your address, state whether you want a book and if you prefer to send the money for it or have the book sent C. (O. I). I am sure you will like it. It is handsomely bound and printed on good enamel paper which gives the cuts a good showing. The introduction is written by the State Superintendent of Education, Hon. W. T. Carringto. The better way will be to send the money to me by registered letter and your return card will be a receipt for the money, signee by me. Yours very truly, J. S. MOTEN. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Jennie Beltch, Plaintiff. Nathaniel Beltch, Defendant. NOTICE. To Nathaniel Beltch, Defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff in the above named court in the above entitled action for a divorce upon the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect of duty. You are further notified that unless you plead to or answer the petition filed in said Court in said action on or before May 15, 1906, the plaintiff will immediately after said date submit her testimony to the Judge of said Court and demand absolute divorce from you, and for costs of suit in this action. Attorney for Plaintiff. First published March 30, 1000. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate of Liberty Fremont Wells, deceased. To whom it may concern; Notice is hereby given that Mary C. Wells has by the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, been duly appointed as administratrix of the estate of Liberty Fremont Wells, deceased, that she has qualified by giving bond and taking the oath of office, as required by law, and is now acting as such administratrix. MARY C. WELLS. Administratrix of the estate of Liberty Fremont Wells, Dceased. First published April 6th, 1906. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. May Thorne, Plaintiff. vs A. L. Thorne, Deserdant. The defendant is hereby notified that he has been sued by plaintiff in said court for a divorce and alimony, and must answer 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 said petition. M. T. CAMPBELL, Att'y for plaintiff First published March 23rd 1906. Cheap Excursions Cheap Southwest Low Rates each first and third Tuesday, monthly Round trip tickets sold from nearly all Rock Island points in the North and Central West to practically all points Southwest. Rats about half the regular fare Pluck means sure success in the Southwest. An illustrated book or two will help you to a better acquaintance with the country. I'll be glad to send them on reuuest, State the section which most interests you. Rock Island System A. M. FULLER, C. P. A., Topeka, Kas TIRED OF HIS Rock Island System BLACK WIFE Frank B. Ringswald, who remarried Ellen Ringswald, after having been divorced from her, has filed suit for a divorce on the ground that he has discovered that she has African blood in her veins. Mrs. Ringswald's defense is that she may not be white, but she is "neither Negro nor a mulatto." Her plea is based on Bouvier's definition of a Negro, which says that a Negro is "a black man." He says that it has been distinctly held that the term does not include a mulatto. Ringswald's attorneys will quote from the Standard dictionary that "a Negro is a person having one-sixteenth or more of African blood." PROCLAMATION HEAR ME AND GOVERN YOURS annual Convention of the M. W. Prince Kansas and Jurisdiction will convene day, August 22, 1900, at the hour of It is the duty of all Worshipful sion. No lodge can be represented by bers. A full and complete report of the accordance with the regulations on pur- Your report should be in the hands. I desire to call your special attent- All money belonging to that fund a of the Custodian. See to it, Brethren. A rate of a fare and a third will be cate plan. Talk this up in your Lodge may go to Atchison that day buy a Brethren, come prepared to tell the of the craft. All claims against the Grand Lodge session. Kindly cause this Proclamation to until the Grand Lodge. Done by order of the M. W. Grand Leavenworth, Kansas, this 1st day of J. H. CHILDES, Grand Secretary. LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS PREPARE Your attention is especially called annual return to Grand Lodge. See to swered, that you write plainly and with spelling names in order that they may ceddings. Read your blank returns care by the instructions printed thereon. We are sending you two blank rots the Grand Secretary. HEAR ME AND GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY: The 31st Annual Convention of the M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge A. P. and A. M. of Kansas and Jurisdiction will convene in the city of Atchison, Kansas, Wednesday, August 22, 1900, at the hour of 9 o'clock, A. M. It is the duty of all Worshipful Masters and Wardens to attend this session. No lodge can be represented by proxie except by one of its own members. A full and complete report of the workings of your Lodge is required in accordance with the regulations on page 34, regulation 19, of the By Laws— Your report should be in the hands of the Laws. A rate of a face and a third will be secured on all railroads on the certificate plan. Talk this up in your Lodge and communities. See that all who may go to Atchison that day buy a ticket one way and get a certificate. Biethren, come prepared to tell the Grand Lodge something for the good of the craft. All claims against the Grand Lodge must be presented and settled at this session. Kindly cause this brochure to be sent to: Kindly cause this Proclamation to be read in your Lodge at every session until the Grand Lodge. Done by order of the M. W. Grand Master, at his office, in the city of Leavenworth, Kansas, this 1st day of July, 1900. YOUR ATTENTION is especially called to the filling out of the blanks for your annual return to Grand Lodge. See to it that every question is properly answered, that you write plainly and with ink. Great care should be exercised in spelling names in order that they may appear correctly in our printed proceedings. Read your blank returns carefully before filling and then be guided by the instructions printed thereon. We are sending you two blank returns. Fill out one and send a copy to the Grand Secretary. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Mr. Samuel Shackleford died Tuesday evening at the home of two o'clock at his home, 622 II West. Mr. Shackleford was a man who made a host of friends since living in this city. He leaves a wife, a son and a daughter to mount his demise. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the home, Rev. I. Jones officiating. The G. A. R., Joe Hooker post, also sent services over the body. He was a volunteer in the civil war from Missouri, also a member of Joe Hooker post G. A. R. of this city. Mr. George Calander expects to visit Kansas City and other eastern points this week. Broadas hall was opened to the public on July 4. Everybody reports a good time. This hall is owned and run by colored men of the city of Hutchinson, something that has long been needed in this city. Miss. R. B. Parkerson spent Sunday in Lyons, the guest of Miss Grace Taylor. Miss. Essie Wright entertained the Women's Christian Association Monday afternoon. After the business session was over the guests were served with light refreshments by the hostess. One my member was taken in. Mr. A. Lee says he is getting tired of bitching and being alone. Mr. George Brady looks downhearted, he having to bitch also, his mother being in the cast on a visit. Mrs. A. Lee and Mrs. H. Brady are expected home this week. Mrs. Jobe and children of Emponia are guests of Mrs. Flora Gardner this week. Mrs. Itta Jobe expects to return in the city indinitely. The Willing Workers will give an entertainment Thursday evening at the A. M. E. Churen. Sunday school picnic Thursday at Glendale park, given by C. M. E. Sunday school Dr. P. Holmes Regular Medical Physician with Thirty Years of Experience in the United States. A GREAT DIVINE HEALER. With 25 years Experience. He will cure you at a distance of one hundred yards. Will relieve any one of Fever and Chills in five minutes. Will cure you of all diseases, Old Sore, Toothache, Cramp Colic, Rheumatism, Nervous Troubles, Loose and Stiff Joints--in fact ALL DISEASES OF MANKIND. He makes peace where there is war, brings loved ones back to their home who have been driven off by unfair means. HE IS A MEDIUM. He tells you every thing you ever did in your life, who you favor, mother or father, or ever will do. On September 5, 1905, he brought Ira Burrell, of Greenville, Texas, back to life. Try Meand You Will HOURS AT EACH OFFICE, 8 a.m. till 12 m. 348 James St. Kansas City, Kane. 12:30 to 5 p.m. 1613 Cottage St. Kansas City, Mo. OURSELVES ACCORDINGLY: The 31st Anniversary Hall Grand Lodge A. P. and A. M. of Avenue in the city of Michison, Kansas, Wednesday of 9 o'clock, A. M. Ful Masters and Wardens to attend this session by proxie except by one of its own members. Of the workings of your Lodge is required in on page 34, regulation 19, of the By Laws — lands of the Grand Secretary by August 10th, attention to the Widows and Orphans Fund, and are now due and should be in the hands of children, that this department fall not behind. Will be secured on all railroads on the certificate Lodge and communities. See that all who pay a ticket one way and get a certificate. Tell the Grand Lodge something for the good Lodge must be presented and settled at this on to be read in your Lodge at every session. Grand Master, at his office, in the city of July, 1900. A. M. WILSON, REPARED BY THE GRAND SECRETARY. called to the filling out of the blanks for your recee to it that every question is properly an- d with ink. Great care should be exercised in my appearance correctly in our printed pro- cess carefully before filling and then be guided back returns. Fill out one and send a copy to WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mrs. Bottle Askins and son Guy were over from Oxford last Tuesday. The Masonic and K. P. Lodges are pre- pending to have a grand celebration here about the first of August. Mrs. Nant Brown of Livingston and sister Minnie Brown came in from Indrana last week to visit relatives. Rev. S. N. Birdy preached for Rev. Hall at the Second Baptist church in Wichita last Sunday. Mr. James Askins and Miss Emily Dixon came in from Oklahoma Sunday enroute to Oxford to visit Mrs. Askins. Mrs. E. Banks died at an early hour last Monday morning. Mrs. Nichols, a cousin of Mr. Wm. Lowky, came in from the northern part of the state last week for a short visit. Rev. B. A. Smith of the Second Baptist church, preached a noble sermon on the fall of Babulum. Rev. Smith is a justlief. For the month of June he raised over one hundred dollars, for which all are very thankful. Prof. Abner of Chuckasba, L. T., gave a grand lecture at the Second Baptist church Last Monday night. OSWEGO.KANSAS Miss Minnie Robinson on Springfield, Mo is visiting Mrs. G. M Munnfield. Mrs. Lizzie Brown of Muskogee, L. T. Is visiting relatives in this city The annual sermon of the Sons and Daughters of Jerusalem was preached Sunday at the M. F. church by Rev. Hoskins of Vinnit. Mr. Fred D'Tutt of Boston, Mass, spent several days in the city visiting his brother, Rev. Tutt, and wife. Messamus Mrs. Moss, Lamma Waggoner and Izane Gannon attended the annual sermon of the S. & D. of Jerusalem lea Sunday. Mrs. Cassie Pastor still continues ill Mr. Jeff Talley is reported to be so ill. Mr. Samuel Loe of Holton is visiting his sister, Mrs. Lewis Parks. Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Tutt entertained quite a few friends Tuesday evening complimentary to Mr. P. D. Tutt. A dinner two course lunch was served and all went away expressing themselves as having spent an enjoyable evening. IOLA, KANSAS. One of the most pleasant and enjoyable polly affairs of the summer was the birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. I. H. McColloh at their beautiful home on North Buckley street on last Saturday evening. The affair being in honor of Mr. Roy Jennings' 24th birthday. The rooms were artistically decorated in red white and blue colors and potted plants of every kind. The evening was spent in social chat games and music. Mr. and Mrs. John Bessp, winning the prizes in the guessing contest, after which a six course luncheon was served, covers being held for Misses Nor Rose, Ella Coker, Bessie Newman, Edith Campbell Colest Steward, Misses John Base Jr., Rivers Gordon, I. L. Minley, North Woods, George Dumble, Lewis Williams, Roy Jennings, T. H. McColloh, Lawson Newman, and Mr Downing. Most times McColloh, Newman and Weston Music was furnished by the Misses Ella Coker, Colest Steward and Mrs. John Base, J. Rev I. W. Gordon and wife were entertained at dinner on 1st Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weston. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Art Harris, July 5, a ten pound boy. At this writing mother and son are doing nicely. Prof. W. J. Curtis of Topaka visited on the city last week, the guest of Rev. Gordon and wife. Miss Goodwin of Oswego is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Winfro. The services at the Second Baptist church on 1st Sunday were largely attended at both morning and evening wor- Grand Master. ship. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Goodman, preached two able sermons, which were enjoyed by all. The collection for the day was $115.5. INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. Lather L. H. Montgomery is slowly but surely improving in health. Misses Coutine Bledsoe and Cherry Bailey of Coffeyville were in the city Sunday, July 8. The hay rack fishing party given Mon day afternoon was an enjoyable affair in which the young people caught many fish, broke many hearts and made many engagements. Mrs. Lela Hughes and sister, Mrs. Juha White, both of Kansas City, were the guests of honor at a series of parties given last week at the home of Mrs. John Welch, Mrs. uth Buckner and Mrs. Aaron Puller. Mossie, DeWitt Buller and Hayden Tigall spent a few days in Parsons visit- ing relatives and friends. Quinn chapel A. M. E. church is estab- lishing a new choir in which are some very melodious voices, among which the pastor, Rev. D. S. Walker', is not the least noted. A sad occasion was the funeral of Mrs. Mary White, formerly of this place. Her death occurred in Kansas City Wednesday day, June 27, from a complication of diseases. The funeral was held from the A. M. P. church, this place, Rev. Walker, pastor officiating Mrs. White was an old and faithful worker in the church and left two daughters, Mrs. Hughes and Miss Julia White, and two sons, Albury and John, as well as relatives and hosts of friends to mourn their loss of her. An interesting session of the B. Y. P. V. was held at the Missionary Baptist church Friday evening, July 6th, after which an entertainment was given and goodly sum realized. Miss Cornme McCarty of Carthage, Mo, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Charles Ivain, on Walshouth avenue. Mr. Fred Lubbs of Iola was the guest of Miss Cornme McCarty Sunday, July six. Misses Aunt and Lilu Vanderford and Ida Payne are at home from Western University for the summer vacation. Mossis, James McNary of Cherryvale and Frank Robinson of Neodesha visited here on the Fourth. Mr. Mukham, a nephew of Mrs. Anderson Peace, has been in the city for some time and is thinking of removing here from Norveport, La. Mrs. Botts of St. Joseph, Mr. who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. John Wend, returned home Tuesday, July 10th. Miss Myrtle Holt left Thursday, the 5th, for a visit in St. Joseph. Miss John Skinner of Coffeyville was in the city teaching her class in music this week. Miss Lillie St. Clair of Wichita stopped over in Independence route to her home in Parsanton for a few days visit. The entertainment given at the A. M. K. church Tuesday, the 10th, was a grand success financially. her father, having previously made her home in Parsons. All Independence is anticipating attending Bishop Grant's sermon at Cofeyville July 15. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. Calvin Stewart returned on the 13rd from Malibu, where she spent the suspension of the work here visiting relatives and friends in Alabama. Mrs. N. A. Kinnell left on the 4th for Joppa, Iowa, to attend the New Valley association and returned on the 5th and reported a time. Roy, Wm. Thomas of Illinois preached at St. John church on the 5th and made arrangements for the boy preacher to preach at St. John church on the night of the 11th. Mrs. St. Jallow seems to stay poorly. Lust up and then down. Mrs. Calvin Stewart returned from Malibu after spending the summer. Mr Louis Bosteban and his niece, Mrs Mary Gorsley, of Independence, Kansas came up on the 31 and bought a home in Wax and paid $100 cash down and expects to move back in December next. They with H. A. Williams and Oliver Moore returned to Independence on the 6th. Mrs Roger Lergenson visited her sister, Mrs. Naughton, at 15 camp on the 8th. Mr. Ben Hughes has returned from Kansas City and is now arranging for his wife to make a trip to Mibama. Mr. Dock Torzel has sold his property in Mibama for $300 cash. He has a home here and 160 acres of land in Hamilton county, Kansas, and will buy in Bad Bend LT. Mr R D Anderson is doing nicely in law business. Mr Will Watkins, Mrs. Laura Lee and Mrs. Mattie Stewart left here on the 9th to attend the grand lodge of the Daughters at Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Lane left here on the 9th for Wichita. Miis Pearl Bradshaw, of St. Paul, Kan, is in the city. Miss. Mabel Taylor, of Leavenworth, has assumed her duties as pharmacist at the "makin eyes" drug store. Miss Stella Dougloss, of Mo. and Miss Nora Finley, of Jwasa, are visiting the city, the guests of Mrs. John Brown. Mrs. Louis T. Brown, of Nuscogee Oklahoma, was in the city Sunday evening while enroute to Coffeyville. A jolly crowd of young people met at the residence of Miss Elmira Carl on east Broadway and celebrated the Fourth in great style. After the fire works a number of the party repaired to the Foster residence where dancing was indulged in, after which light refreshment were served at the home of Miss Carl. Adam Dorkis, one of the enterprising citizens of Parsons, has recently completed a two story brick on the corner of 22nd and Grand and has put in an up-to-date grocery store in one part of the building and a hotel in the other. Mr. Darklis, hustling obility is well knwon and there is no doubt but that this ven. ture will be a success. Miss Elizabeth Haskell is clerk. Mr. S. E. Walker has returned to the city and has accepted his old position in the barber shop formerly conducted by C. A. Morris. Cottage Restaurant. Meals and Lunch at all hours. Ice Cream, Fruits and Cold Drinks. When in Excelsior Springs, Mo call. MRS. JENNIE HILL. T. M. MARSHALL, Props. When in Kansas City Have WEAVER take you out in one of his Automobiles. You will enjoy the ride, and the price will be right. GARAGE 911 OAK STREET, 'phones Home M 6210 Bell M 4578. BOLEY Indian Territory A progressive town. All eyes are upon the Indian Territory. More money is going to be made in the Indian Territory in the next few years than in any section of the country. In no section of the country has the Negro risen with such rapidity to financial imminence. BOLEY The exclusive Negro town of the territory, offers exctdional opporam to location and general resources to Negro farmers, orchardists, stock raisers and inventors. The adaptability of the soil to growing all kinds of grain, fruits and truck would make a mill and elevator, also a cunning factory paying investments. For further in formation address. The Boley Business Mens' Club, Boley, Indian Territory Miss Flossie Mosley, stenographer I copy sermons, essays, etc., and would be pleased to do any work you may have in this line Call at THE PLAINDEALER. Entered at the postoffice at, Topeka at second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1906. DISTRICT CONFERENCE. The District Conference and S. B Convention of the Omaha district, A. M. E. church was in session here June 12-14 in the First A. M. E church, Rev. J. W. Braxton, P. E., presiding. A goodly number of ministers, delegates and visitors were in attendance. The sessions were profitable and pleasant. The papers were excellent, showing careful preparation and much thought. The lively discussions and fine singing added in a great degree to the interest of the sessions. On the morning of the 12th the annual sermon was delivered by Rev. J. W. Braxton, after which the Lord's Supper was administered to the convention. After the appointment of the various committees each committee promptly executed its part of the work. On the night of the 13th an entertaining program was rendered at Westerfield's hall, to a large audience. Each part was performed creditably. At the conclusion of the third, or last day's session, the following officers were elected; For district conference, Prof. G. A. Gregg of Quindaro, sec'y; Rev. A. G. Terrell of Atchison, treasurer. The elected officers for the Sunday School convention are: Miss Willa Johnson, Bonner Springs, Superintendent; Miss Minnie Wright, Omaha, assistant superintendent; Miss Jennie Watts, Fremont, secretary; Miss Izetta Colley, Linco'n, corresponding secretary: Miss Cammie Wilson, Atchison, treasurer; S. F. Westerfield of Lincoln and Prof. G. A. Gregg of Western University, Quindaro, were elecfed lay delegates to the annual conference which convenes in Hutchinson, Kans. Rev. W. T. Biggers, the efficient pastor of this enterprising church, deserves much credit for the work he has accomplished, with the help of his members and friends, and for his gentlemanly conduct and high moral character. The people love him and appreciate his good work. In less than two years a neat, substantial church has been built and all pressing debts paid. The membership and attendance has greatly increased. It can be truthfully said of Rev. Biggers, he is a grand young man. MRS. SARAH FORLES WILLIAMS, A member. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. The seventh annual session of the National Negro Business League is to be held at Atlanta, Ga., Wednesday day, Thursday and Friday, August 20, 30 and 31. The Atlanta Negro Business League is well organized and is at work maturing plans for the proper entertainment of the hundreds of visitors expected. Reduced rates of one and one third fare have already been secured from the South Eastern Passenger, the Trunk Line and the New England Passenger Associations. Only one or two lines to the far west are yet to concur in the arrangement. The program promises to be, as all of the League programs are devoted to any intelligent discussion of those features of business development wherein the Negro people of the country are making progress. The governor of the state of Georgia, the Mayor of the city of Atlanta and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce joined in the invitation asking that this session of the League be held in Atlanta, and everything will be done to make the visit of all who attend pleasant and satisfactory. Information with regard to reduced rates may be secured from C. F. Adams, Transportation Agent, 934 S St. N. W., Washington, D. C., or with regard to other matters connected with the coming meeting from the president, Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee University, Ala. HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI. Mrs. Charity King of Huntsville, Texas, arrived here last Tuesday evening, July 3rd, to live with her sister, Mrs. Winnie Johnson. Alfred Perry, of Kansas City, mo., came down Thursday evening, July 5, on a visit for several days with relatives. William Anderson, a farmer living several miles south of Mayview, was here on business, Wednesday, the 4th. Henry Jackson and family, living near Dover, were visiting here on Sunday, 5th inst. Mrs. Pearlie Hitt, of Kansas City, was visiting here last week. Misses Belle and Amelia Jackson attended the picnic Saturday, July 7th, at Mayview, Mo. Whilst playing at home, Sunday evening, July 6th, the young son of Frank Brown and wife fell upon a rock and was cut very badly above the eye and was unconscious for a while. A physician was called in at once to attend to the wound. He is improving very nicely. ST. JOE. MO. A Sunday School Union Picnic was given at Lake Contrary, Thursday, by the Negro churches of the city. Mrs. C. S. Wheatly is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Smothers, in Lawrence, Kan. Miss Myrtle Burns, of Battle Creek, Mich., is spending the summer in St. Joseph. Miss Emma Thorpes has returned from an extended trip in Nebraska and Iowa. Miss Addean Frazier left Tuesday for Bedford and Des Moines, Iowa, and Kansas City, Mo. Miss Corrine Bettis of Wichita, Kansas., is visitsng her grandmother, Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Essex Allen will leave next week to attend the Grand Lodge. Prof. John Sims is an instructor at the State Normal in Jefferson City, this summer. PAOLI ITEMS. Mrs. Ellen Smith, Miss Daisy Peak and Messrs. Willie Hobbs, Henry Payne and Robert Shelby went to Lexington, Mo., this morning to attend the Grand Lodge of the K of P. Mrs. Nelia Marshall, of Kansas City is the guest of her brother, Mr. Johnnie Robinson. Reed Taylor's band tendered the music for the Fourth of July celebration at Wellsville, Kan. Rev. Joseph Silberman, a missionary from Jerusalem, preached in the 2nd Baptist church, Sunday night. He will also lecture on the Holy Land Monday night. Rev. James Miller, a descendent of the Madagascar Islanders, will be present, attired in his native costume Mrs. Cleo Nowlin entertained 36 little children at her home on West Gold street, Friday evening, from three to five o'clock. Light refreshments were served and the little folks had a grand time. Mrs. Ruth Nowlin, aged 54, died Saturday night at the home of her son, William Nowlin, of heart disease. She was a former resident of Hillsdale and a member of the 2nd Baptist church there. The remains A SplendId Gift AS TO THE LEOPARD SPOTS By KELLY MILLER, Howard University .Washington D. C. An able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, Jr., jupos the Negro race. Every Negro man, woman and child should read it: Mailed copy 15c. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO. QUINDARO, Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS PARKSIDE MUSEUM The Leading and Best Institution of its Kind in the Great West. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. will be taken to Spring Hill for burial. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Della Neil of Chicago, and seven sons and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Willie Gordon and wife, of Kansas City, visited friends and relatives in Paola, the 4th. Information wanted. The Second Baptist, of Paola, will be pleased to know when and where the Central Association will be held. LINCOLN, NEBR. Mrs. J. W. Cooley went to Topeka last Tuesday to visit relatives and friends. Wash. Johnson of Omaha was in the city last week visiting relatives Pred Chrieman is home visiting his father and friends. Rev. B. B. Johnson and wife spent last Sunday in Omaha assisting Rev. Bingaman in his rally. Mrs. Benj. Lewis is improving from her recent illness. Rev. W. W. Cowen and his mem bers held their rally last Sunday. There were services all day, and prominent divines preached. The attendance was good and the total collection announced as raised was $200. Suaday, the 15th, is the big day at Zion Baptist church. A large crowd is expected from Omaha and other places. All are invited. Do not miss the grand reception and social at the church on Monday night. The Zion Baptist church, whi it has been in course of erection so long, has at last been finished, and it's a beauty. VINITA, I T. Will Barker, wife and children, left Friday for a visit with relatives and friends in Fort Scott. A. D. Johnson, Dist Deputy G. M. of the Masonic e, was in Tulsa the past week, witness. Louis T. Brown, of Muscogee, I. T., was in the city on business, last week. Rev. E. C. King preached a soul-stirring sermon Sunday evening, at the A.M. E. church. A. L. Flemmings, who has been confined to his bed for six or seven weeks, was able to walk up town on Saturday. Mrs. Andy Rider visited friends West The Leading and C OURSES Classical, College, Primal, Musical (Instrumental organ and harmony, Drawing Carpentry, Printing and Bottle Stenography and Typewriting Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laun WILLIAM ' in Oswego the past week. Rev. A. S. Hawkins was requested to deliver a sermon in Oswego, Sunday, at the A. M. E. church. The two young Miss Carre, of Kansas City, visited Miss Georgia Rider the past week. W. H. Ventor and family, T. H. Finley and family and Mrs. Wm. H. Cullins spent Sunday at Kelso, Okla. Meers. S. D. Curry, Clarence Johnson, Obis Wickliff, Oscar and Altha Moore, and Miesss Annie Martin, Sadie Davis, Katie Johnson and Lillie Martin took a short drive to the country Sunday afternoon. Ebb Hudley spent Sunday at Timber Hill Dr. Buskett, of Kansas City, was in the city the past week, on busines. H. F. Watson is building an addition to his residence which improves the looks of things very much. When completed, Mr. Watson will have a home worth about two thousand five hundred dollars. MEMPHIS, TENN. Mrs. T. I. Alston has returned after a weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. H. Mathews, at Covington, Tenn. Mrs. C. Allen, of St. Louis, Mo. is the guest of Mrs Lilly Sims. Mrs. Annie Hammonds made a short visit with Mrs. H. Tucker, at Crawfordsville, Ark. Mrs. Anna Stewart has bought a nice home on Lucy ave. Mr. H. Buchanan will leave for Washington, D. C., at an early date. FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE THEDFORD'S Black-Draught Stops Indigestion and Constipation 25¢ AT ALL PUGCISTS A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. SHERIFF'S SALE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. W. JI. amison, administrator of the estate of P. Price, deceased, Plaintiff. vs The First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Allen Steele and Marcellus Jones. Defendants. By virtue of an execution issued to me, out of said District Court, in the above entitled action, I will, on Wednesday, the 25th day of July, A. D. 1906, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, at the east front door of the court house in the city of Topeka, in the County of Shawree, in the state of Kansas, offer at public sale, and sell to the highest bidder, for cash in hand, all the following described real estate, to wit: Commencing at northman cemeter of lot No. 62 on Jukin street of North Topeka, (torturior e tellugene) in first ward in the thence south 44 feet; thence east 50 feet; thence north 44 feet; thence west 50 feet to place of beginning lying and situate in the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas. The above-described real estate is taken as the property of said defendant church, and is directed by said execution of sale to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said execution. A. T. Lucas, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By J. A. Oetrand, Deputy. Joseph Reed, Attorney. First published June 22nd, '66. 'The Cat is Out A chance for a wide awake woman to make a splendid living. I will send a recipe for making cold cream that has been used among the beauties in Paris for years. It bleaches the face removes wrinkles, makes skin velvety. With each jar of cream will send recipe and instructions how to treat diseases of the skin and how to give facial massage-Price, #2 00; [Hair Pomade, 1.50] Miss M. M. Smith, Box 186, Glencoe, Ill. Hours: Phones: 7-10 a. m. Home 144 2-4 p. m. Bell 140 7-9 p. m. Phones Home 144 Bell 140 Hours: 7-10 a.m. 2-4 p.m. 7-9 p.m. DR. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office Over Owl Drug Store, Fourth and Broadway. PITTSBURG. KANSAS 1512 N. Fifth St. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Price List: In Oil from life $40.00 up. In Oil from photograph $15.00 up. In Pastel on emry paper $75 up (from life.) ANY PICTURE painted on the walls of your Churches, Hall or homes. I will come to any part of the United States to do any work in this line. Do you expect to have employment for your girl and boy? If so keep your eye on Negroes in business. I invite all to call and visit my Studio when in Kansas City and inspect my collection of 10 years an Artist. CASH FOR YOUR BUSINESS, STORE BUILDING FACTORY OR REAL ESTATE no matter where located. If you desirca 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 AVE. TOLEKA, KA. L. J. Maddux, Staple and Fancy... Groceries Meats and all kinds of Produce. Home'Phone 784 West. Bell 2306. 452|Freeman Ave Kansas City, KA 2 sity, The Great Educational Institution or Kansas ana the West Departments Theological College, Normal Sub-Normal and State Normal. e Great West. s faithful Climate, Good In- s. n d all inducements offered, W. M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 606 Kansas Ave. L. 918IND. TOPEKA, KANSAS BELL PHONE 1091 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 1 TO 10 A.M. 12 M. TO 4 P.M. IND. PHONE 903. 1 TO 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies section. Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. Office and Residence. 327 MADISON STREET. O. A. TAYLOR. M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 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 Kus, Ave Office Hours {8-10 n.m. 2-4 and 4-8 p.m. W.W. CALDWELL, M.D., Physician and Surgeon. Phones {Ind. 960 Bell: Office 421-1 " " Res. 4,4-2 NEWS OF THE WEEK. Read THE PLAINDEALER. Mrs. Fannie Lane of Carthage, Mo. is visiting relatives in the city. The Summer Garden will be open one night a week—Tuesday night. Miss Corney Cross of Kansas City is visiting her aunt, Mrs. James Richardson, who has been sick for the past month. Mrs. J. M. Wrig't and Mrs. Lou Jordan returned from Kansss City Sunday, after spending a few days with Mrs. Leon Jordan. Prof. Shelton French, acting president of Western University, was in the city this week. The trustee rally at the St. Mark's church resulted in the raising of $100. The Reverend will stop now and prepare for conference. Mrs. C. A. Woods and son, Marshall are spending a week in Manhattan with her sister, Mrs. Emma Buckner. Rev. C. A. Woods and son, Marshall spent Thursday and Friday of last week at Lake View, and report a good time. Miss Pillars of Pasadena. Cal. who has been studying music in Canada, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. James Buchanan, 946 Spruce. The "Little Folks' Musicale" to be given at Mt. Olive M E. church July 19th will be something new in the line of entertainments for young folks and promises to draw a large audience. Mrs. C. Meaux and niece returned home sooner than they expected on account of ill health and the hot weather, but intend to finish their visit later on. Mrs. Meaux has been ailing ever since her return. Mrs. A. M. Parrish and daughter, Mary, of 1114 W. Eighth street, entertained Rev. Fishback and family and Rev. W. Bowren of Fort Scott at a family breakfast on the morning of July 5th. BAND CONCERT. The famous Jackson band will give a concert at Garfield Park July 22, admission, 10 cents. There is no place on Sunday afternoon for the young people to go, so come out and make it a success and help the colored organization to get on its feet. EXCURSION. The colored Elks will run on excursion to Omaha, Nebr., on Aug. 18th, 1906. Round trip, $3.50, via Chicago and Rock Island R. R. The train will leave at 9 p. m., reaching Omaha at 7 a. m., and will leave Omaha at 9 p. m. Sunday and arrive in Topeka at 7 a. m. See committee for further information. Com., Prof. G. W. Jackson, A. B. Henry, J. E. Harlan, Robt. H. Martin and Robt. Washam. Convulsion Fits,then Epilepsy. Convulsion Fits,then Epilepsy. Dr. Miles' Restorative Nervine has been so successful in curing these brain-wrecking diseases that there is every reason to believe that even the most hopeless cases can be benefited, if not fully restored. We will be pleased to refer any one thus afflicted to many who now enjoy the blessing of health, after years of hopeless suffering. "I have a son that had brain fever when two years old, followed by fits of the worst type, and he was pronounced incurable. I spent hundreds of dollars for him, without relief. After about fifteen years he became so bad that we sent him to Longliff hospital for the insane, at Loganport, Ind. He was seven three years, but he continued to grow. We sent him home July 30, 1902, in an awful condition. He had lost his mind almost entirely. He hardly knew one of the family; could not even find his bed was a total wreck. He had from 5 to 10 fits a day. We were urged to try Dr Miles' Nervine, and before the first bottle we need, We could see a change for him. We could see him ever since, and he had but two very light spells since last August, 1903, and then he was not well other ways. We pronounce him curable as he can work and go anywhere. If any one wishes to ask any questions concerning this, they are at liberty to do so." Follow the crowds and you will land at Wilson's Summer Garden. When want to show race pride subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER. Mrs. Goldie Walker of Omaha, Nebr. is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Pollie Eler. Mrs. Maggie Pinkard of Muskogee, I. T. is visiting her sister, Mrs. O. Morgan. Prof. W. E. Guy, professor of Latin in Langston University, Langston, Okla, is in the city for a few days visiting his relatives. Prof. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, was in New York last week and visited the A. M. E. conference. Misses Sopie Gentry and Isabel Hightower of Denver, Colo. and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Walker are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hightower. Miss MB Patterson has been appointed a teacher at Buchanan school to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. M. Jamison Alphin. Mrs. Carson, who lives on a farm a little way from Lawrence, attended the association last week. Her husband is one of the leading farmers of Douglass county. As soon as the old paper with the name of Judson W. Lyons has been used up, within the next sixty days, we shall then see the name of our new registrar, W. T. Vernon on Uncle Sam's money. Excelsior Lodge No. 3 had the pleasure at its last meeting of having in its midst Grand Chancellor J. E. Lewis, one of the most enthusiastic of the Knights of Pythias. He was welcomed cordially by the Knights, and after his lecture they served refreshments and to the Grand Chancellor. He took his departure Thursday evening for Lawrence. NOTICE. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the cestate of Andrew Anderson, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following-described real estate, situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Andrew Anderson, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to wit: Lot 470 on Quincy street; lot 500 and 8 7 feet of 498 Quincy street; 506 Quincy street, city of Topeka. Kansas Said petition is set for hearing Saturday, the 16th day of June, 1906, at 9 o'clock a. m., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order sale. Administrator. Dated this 2nd day of June, 1906. First published 6-8-'06. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. OFFICE: 18 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee, Indian Territory CAPITAL. $100,000. 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 current applicable to that particular business is about all that any THINKING MAN would wish: The Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Household Goods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Eggs, Wagons, Harness, Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, President. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. J. E. JCHNSCN, Gen. Mgr. Plenty of good music at Wilson's Summer Garden. Mrs. Belle Bennett is spending the summer with relatives in Jetmore, Kans. Mr. E. S. Lewis of Kansas City spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Ogeal Wilson. It is now Grandma Laura and Grandpa Henry Wilson, who smoke to the success of their new grandson. Mr. George White, the brickmason, was overcome by the heat Tuesday. Mrs. Harry Clark of Eskridge is visiting her son and daughter in-law, Mr. Nelson Clark and wife. Mrs. W. I. Jamison is attending the National Federation of Women's Clubs in Detroit, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thompson departed Monday evening for Santa Barbara, Cal., where they will make their future home. Mr. Thompson will go into business with h's brother, who owns a fine cafe. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bigbee are the parents of a fine baby girl, born June 28th. Mr. Bigbee is busy emiling and setting up cigars and soda water to his friends. He will soon have a lady clerk in his store Fred Collins, who was out on parole was taken back to Lansing last week. It seems as if the devil had the bill of sale on our boys. When they are in prison they make all sorts of promises, but when they are out they seem to resort to the same old habits. John E. Lewis, G. C. of K. P says that the subordinate lodges in the jurisdiction are making rapid progress. He is preparing for a great session at Kansas City, Kans. July 24-26 He is one of the best Grand Chancellors that the organization can boast of. Matrimonial Chances. A bachelor of 35 wishes to corres pond with a lady of from 25 to 30, with a view to early marriage, Address 110 Campbell street, Iola, Kan. WANTED-A young lady 21 years of age, a competent housekeeper, good cook and not afraid of work, desires to correspond with single man or widower with no children, with age from 22 to 32. Object, early marriage. Young men, do not miss an ideal wife. Address Miss C. Iola, Kans. 4t. WANTED-A young lady 22 years of age, a competent housekeeper, good cook and not afraid of work desires to correspond with single man or widower with no children, from 25 to 35 years of age; must have means of support; no other need apply. Address Miss M, Iola, Kans. 4J22 Romulus Scales was called to Osawatomie last week on account of the illness of his brother, Anderson, who is in the asylum there. Rev. P. J. Jackson, formerly of Weir City has accepted the call to the pastorate of Pilgrim Baptist church in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Matilda Tinsley, the mother of the late Mrs. Jefferson Davis, died last week at the home of her son, Brooks Brown, in Kansas City. Her grandchildren who reside in Topeka attended the funeral. Mr H. C. Fuel celebrated his fortieth anniversary last Fourth of July. His granddaughter, Miss Alma Lett, daughter of Mr. Eugene Lett, entertained him with forty little girls, who made it merry for the old gentleman. He enjoyed it as though he was sixteen years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Cruise of 710 Jackson street entertained at one o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. E. J. Walker of Omaha. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cook and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. R. White and family. After dinner the party was chaperoned to Vinewood by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McCoy and Mrs. M. Manson of the North side. Rev. Edward Vaughn, D. D. dean, of the theological department of Western University, had the distinguished honor of having the degree of D. D. conferred upon him at Wulbrforce University last week The theological department will be able to do great work next year in preparing young men for the ministry. Mr. Thomas Glover of Wichita, District Deputy Grand Master, G. U. O. O. F., was in Topeka this week visiting the two lodges of this city. He is on his annual visit to the various lodges in his jurisdiction and reports all in working order, increasing rapidly and the members are buying considerable property Mr. Glover was highly entertained by the two lodges while here and they were much gratified by his presence. The firm of William Green and Son is the first to conform strictly to the law recently passed by Congress against using coloring or preservatives in meats, especially sausage or wiener-wurst. This firm is one of the few first class concerns in the West that does not believe in adulterations. The fact that the people demanded that coloring be used in meats was the only reason why this firm used them at all. Now the people will learn what is healthful and what is hurtful. Wm. Green and Son sell nothing that deceives their customers. If an article is good they tell you so; if not wholesome they quickly tell you know. Fancy groceries, vegetables, fresh and cured meats without any adulteration can be had at Green's grocery. The colored people of Topeka should do what they can to assist the Salvation Army for the reason that it is the only religious organization organization among the whites which practices the teachings of Jesus Christ. The army gave a picnic last week for the poor children whose parents were not able to give them a summer outing. They paraded Kansas avenue from the army headquarters to Eighth street, where they took the car for Vinewood and spent an enjoyable day. The army furnished lunch and refreshments. We are proud to say that no color line was drawn, and every child, whether white or black was made welcome. --- The Emancipation celebration at Garfield Park August 1st will be a grand affair. From now on Wilson's Summer Garden will be open on Tuesday night only each week. ST. JOHN NOTES. The delegates who represented St. at the Young People's Literary Congress in Kansas City. Mo. has returned home, full of praise for the congress and its future possibilities. The delegation was Prof. R. H Wade from the S. S; Miss Lillian Jeltz for the Allen League of C. E.; Mrs. L. H. Slaughter and the pastor. The Jap Roso club, under the leadership of its president, Mrs. Anna Fairis, entertained a number of friends in a pleasant social Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Tolliver Byrd. The Sewing Circle held an interesting meeting at the church Wednesday afternoon. After the dispatch of much important business, a splendid lunch was served by a committee of ladies. The very warm weather does not interfere with the worthippers of St. John; the church was filled with a host of devout worshippers at 11 a.m. last Sabbath and a good congregation greeted the pastor at 8 p.m. The attendance of the Allen League of C. E. was unusually large and the interest very pronounced. The young ladies who had consented to unite with and sing in the choir of the church made their first appearance last Sabbath. It was a beautiful sight as well as a delight to hear their sweet voices in the choir. Many favorably comments were heard upon the personnel of the enlarged and improved choir. At the Sunday morning service the pastor will administer the sacrament of baptism to a number of candidates. The last of the series of sermons on Women of the Bible was preached last Sabbath evening. Beginning Sunday, the pastor will deliver a series of sermons on The Lord's Prayer. This series of sermons will be of an evangelical character. Good singing will be a feature of the service. Come and help. 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 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. In the state of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. In the matter of the estate of Andrew Anderson, late of Shawnee County, Kansas. 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 administrator 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'NEILL. Administrator. First Published April 27th, '06. City Hotel and CAFE Servides first-class—Four doors from postoffice—Good, Clean, BEDS. Buss to and from all trains A. W. BLANTYRE, HILL CITY, KANSAS. Oak Leaf Hotel Fast Side Katy Railroad DENNIS BICKS, Prop. Old friends all expected—New friends all all invited. VINITA, I. T. Mrs.L.P.Allen HAIR-DRESSING, MANICURING AND BEAUTY PARLOR. 25 E. Sherman Ave., HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Will go out and answer calls. E. J. GERDON 820 KANSAS AVE. I sharpen Lawn Mowers and repair Gasoline Stoves. Prompt service, good work and satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a triol. W. H. LUCAS, 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 Ine Oriental Art club will close for the season next Thursday with a picnic at Vinewood. Miss Fannie Bush, who has been attending the institute at Muskogce, is in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs Prim. Mrs. I. A. Teat entertained Mr. Richard Morrison and Miss Anna Jones Tuesday at six o'clock dinner. Miss Pearl Jones of Hill City will be here Monday (with Miss Groves to spend a few days with Mrs. S. E. McCarroll. The Emancipation celebration at Garfield Park August 1st will be a grand affair. The Emancipation celebration at Garfield Park August 1st will be a grand affair. The Twenty-third Regiment band played to a large crowd at Richland July 4th Prof. Jackson is proud of his men. Miss Eulah Ridley gave a two o'clock luncheon Sunday in honor of Miss Bessie Stuart of Bonner Springs. Miss Bessie Stuart of Bonner Springs. Kansas spent last week in the city, the guest of Miss Pearl Mason. Miss Stuart returned home Monday. Miss Harriet Mason entertained at five o'clock Jinner Saturday in honor of Miss Bessie Stuart of Bonner Springs. Those invited were Miss Pearl Mason, Miss Bessie Stuart and Miss Eulah Ridley. Owing to the numerous excursions and picnics, conventions, grand lodge meetings, etc., Mr. Frank Wilson has decided to keep his summer Garden open on Tuesday night only of each week. The rest of the week can be used by private parties if so desired. Mrs. Betsy Dunn died Monday evening at her home on Jefferson street in North Topeka. Her funeral took place Wednesday afternoon a; the First African Baptist church, of which she had been a faithful member for a long time. She was also a member of the Benevolent and Eastern Star lodges. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE The work of remodeling the building formerly used by the carpentry and paint departments is progressing rapidly, and will be ready for occupancy by the opening of school. This building will give us room for twenty more young men. All of the work is being done by the young men; no outside labor is employed. Never before in the history of the school has the farm presented such an encouraging appearance. All of the crops are doing well, and bespeak credit to those who have the work in charge. Nothing pays like good farming. Principal W. R. Carter is spending considerable time in Southeastern Kansas filling lecture engagements. Wherever he has been the people seem eager to hear his message of the Gospel of Work. Prof. M. W. Freeman attended the C. M. E. district conference which met at Leavenworth. As usual our C. M. E. brethren are enthusiastic in their support of our work. Presiding Elder Rivers and his co work ers have always been loyal friends to our institution. A number of delegates attending the Kaw Valley association vis ted the institution Saturday afternoon and expressed themselves well pleased with the progress being made. Circulars of information for next term have been issued and we shall be pleased to mail copies of same to prospective students. It is indeed encouraging to note the interest of our people throughout the state. Their donations and assurances of further assistance are a stimulus, not only to those who have the institution in charge, but to our white slends as well. Miss Farinda Crouch spent a few days visiting Mrs. R. H. Wade after the Baptist convention adjourned. Lawyer Callaway visited the Missee McNeal last week. Little Willie Abe Cooper left for Chicago Sunday afternoon to visit her aunt. Miss Hattie Harper left last Sunday night for Oklahoma. Tuesday night of each week at Wilson's Garden. Refreshments. Dancing. Mr. Arch Ray of Kansas City spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Cyrene Smith. Miss Lillian Jeltz attended the Young People's Congress in Kansas City last week. Mrs James H. Guy left for Detroit, Mich. Thursday afternoon of last week. The A. M. E. S. S. picnic Thursday day of last week was quite a success. The Rosebud Art club will picnic on July 19th at Vinewood Park. Mrs. Allan Alexander will leave for Chicago and other eastern points Monday night. Miss Nettie Phenix of Kansas City' Kansas. visited Miss Lou Harris last week. Mrs. G W. Gross of Rocky Ford, Colo., and Mrs. J. C Marshall of La Junta, Colo. are guests of Mrs, Taylor Reed. Mrs. B. F. Austin entertained a number of young ladies at a croquet party on the morning of July 4th in honor of Miss Ada Austin of Burlingame. FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. Services at the First African Baptist church were well attended Sunday. The church was supplied with preachers from the Kaw Valley association. At 11 a. m. Rev. D. E. Overr preached a splendid sermon from the text: "Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." The fact that Rev. Overr spent his boyhood in this city made his sermon of unusual interest to his hearers, many of whom were old friends of his. He has been recently called to the pastorate of a church in Pueblo, Colo. Rev, D B. Jackson of Kansas, City who was a classmate of Rev, Carr at Roger Williams University, preached Sunday evening to a good congregation. His subject was "The Prodigal Son," and his sermon was listened to with interest. The rally has been postponed until the fifth Sunday in this month, when it is hoped that a good sum will be added to the building fund. The Willing Workers were entertained last night by Mr. John Woods at the residence of Mr. D. C. Scott, 329 Elm street. On Wednesday evening, July 22, a little girls' rod drill and pose will be given at the church in connection with a musical program All are requested to attend. An entertainment will be given at the residence of Mrs. Henry Bradshaw, 723 Locust street July 18th, for the benefit of the First African Baptist church All are cordially invited to attend. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Howard N. Odell, Plaintiff Jennie P. Odell, Defendant. The above-named defendant, Jessie P. Odell, will take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff, Howard S. Odell, for divorce, upon the grounds of abandonment, and she must, on or before the 16th day of August, 1906. plead or answer to the petition of plaintiff or said petition will be taken as true and a decree rendered divorcing the plaintiff from defendant. HOWARD S. ODELL By W. I. JAMISON, his deputy. [ATTEST:] I. N. CURTIS, Cl'k Dist. Court. First published July 6th, 1006. Howard University Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges. WASHINGTON, D. C. THIRTY NINTH AN gin October 1, 1906, and c Students Matriculated for Four years' gradad Three years' graded Three years' graded Instructions is given by clinics, and practical Well equipped laboratories excelled hospital facilities. All students must register For catalogue or further F. J. SHADD, 901 R NOTICE. THIRTY NINTH ANNUAL SESSION will begin October 1, 1906, and continue eight months. Instructions is given by didactic lectures quizzes, clinics, and practical laboratory demonstrations. Well equipped laboratories in all departments. Unexcelled hospital facilities. All students must register before Oct. 12, '06. For catalogue or further information, adply ty The Sunflower Grand Lodge, K. of P., will convene in its annual session at Kansas City, Kansas July 24-26, 1906. Miss Beatrice Young, of Kansas City, Mo., is in the city, visiting her aunt, Mrs. Cora Brown. Miss Marie Harold returned to her home in Neosha Falls after spending a few days in Iola, the guest of the Misses Ewells. Mrs. Joe Poole has just returned from Carthage, Mo., where she was called on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs Crawford. Miss Nellie Goodwin, of Pittsburg, is visiting her aunts, Mesdames Renfro and Caldwell. Miss Mattle Ewell left Saturday for Chandler, Okla., where she takes up her summer school. Misses Mable Duncan, of Neosha Fall, Elgilla Brown, of Topeka, and Duncan. of Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas, spent Sunday in Iole, the guests of Miss Celcite Stewart. Miss Mary Mason, of Burlington, who has been making her home in Iola, is soon to leave for St. Paul, Minn. Thos. H. Mc Colors and wife entertained on Saturday evening for Roy H. Jennings, the brother of Mrs. Mc Colors, in honor of his twenty-fourth birthday. The evening was spent in games and music, after which an elaborate lunch was served. At a late hour the guests retired, having spent a most delightful evening. Those present were, Misses Bessie Newman, Ella Coker: Nannie Bass, Celeste Stewart, Edith A song that is becoming popular, and can be had for 25c by addressing the author Miss Lena Thompson, 10.7 Kansas Ave. : TOPELA, MN. I will arrange your musical compositions, no matter how difficult; also will compose and arrange your song poems. Write me at once, or send me your MSS or song poem. List of songs for sale: "No Home since Mama Passed Away," "O, Hear the Voice." There are the latest and most successful songs of the day. Price each, 30 cents or three for 75 cents. CHAR. CHILDS, Composer and Arranger of Music, Lewis, Kansas. OLYMPIC CLUB. Chas Smith ..... Sam Yarbrough Noobs 4 builders ..... Fd. Tipton Matt Holen ..... Sam Jones When in Lawrence Stop at the KING HOTEL First-Class Board and Lodging- Ice Cream and Cigars. D. Waddington, Proprietor. IOLA, KANS. "ALONE," ANNUAL SESSION will be continue eight months. for Day Instruction Only. d course in Medicine. d course in Dental Surgery. d course in Pharmacy. by didactic lectures quizzes, laboratory demonstrations, es in all departments. Un- ister before Oct. 12, '06. her information, adply ty M. D., SECRETHRY STRBET. Campbell, and Messrs. Roy Jennings, Rivers Gorden, Jimmie Le Mauley, Clarence Downey, Woods and Mr. John Bass and wife. Mr. Thos. Barrett entertained the members of the Good Time Club, Sunday afternoon, with a picnic at Anderson Ranch, ten miles north east of Iola at two o'clock, going on the electric car to Concreto, where Mr. Barrett met them with carriages, conveying them to the ranch. At five o'clock a bountiful repast was served by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Walker; at nine o'clock ice cream, cake and punch was served. and at eleven o'clock the crowd started for Iola, all voting Mr. Barrett an ideal host. Those attending from Iola were: Messrs. Richard Graves, E. E. Johnson, Jno. Poole, Rufus Campbell and their wives; Messrs. Robt. Allstock, Lewis McLain, Master Harry Poole; Mesdames Wm. Weekly, Joe Phelps, and Miss Pearl Groomer. Those present from Ranch were: Mr. Dan Walker and wife, Messrs. Clarence Pott, Leonard Miller, McDaniels, and Thos, Barrett. Mrs. Joseph Phelps has returns from Ossawatomie, where she had been visiting a few days with Mr. Phelps. ATCHISON, KANS. Miss Elnora Smith and Miss Charlesetta Nicholson and others attended the convention at Atchison last week. Miss Ethel M. Barnes and Miss Cleo Barnes of Kansas City, Mo. are visiting in Atchison this week. The News at Omaha By MAYME FREEMAN JOHNS, 'PHONE RED 5740. Residence, : 2816 Main Street Rev. G. W. Wilson left Tuesday for Kansas City, where he will undergo an operation. Rev. Underwood was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Bingaman last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Taylor of 2817 Miami St. are enjoying a visit from their little niece, from Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Will Gough was detained in the city a few days last week on account of illness. I. S. Hastings, of Seattle, Wash. is an Omaha visitor. Mr. and Mrs. S. Miller of Ogden, Utah have moved to the city to locate, and have taken apartments with Mr. and Mrs. A. Bowler, 2809 N. 28th avenue. Rev. J. A. Bingaman and members of Zion Baptist church succeeded in raising over $500 at their rally Sunday. St. Philip's Sunday School held its annual picnic at Riverview Park Thursday. Mrs. Will Newman and sister, Mrs. John Abbott of Lincoln, Neb., will accompany their mother to her home in Topeka, Kans. about the 20th of the month. Miss Eulalia Overall will leave next week on an extended visit to Chicago, Ill., Detroit and other points in Michigan. Mrs. Frank Schropshire is slowly recovering from her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Muldrew of Ogden, Utah are in the city stopping at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Powers, 2812 Miami. Mr. Monte Morton of Chicago is in the city. Mr. Emory Smith is again with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hicks of 2117 Izard street. Mrs. Lee Allen is home ill with measles. Mrs. W. M. Gordon has fully re covered from her recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Reynolds have gone to housekeeping on N. Twentleth street. Mrs. H. Graves will leave shortly for a visit with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. James Washington of Sioux City, Ia. will arrive Saturday to spend a month with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Workcous of 2814 Miami. Mr. Will H. Henderson of Cincinnati, O., has moved to the city. Mr. G. Reynolds of Pocatella, Idaho is an Omaha visitor. Mr. J. Burrell has gone to St. Paul, Minn. The 23rd anniversary of the Zion Baptist church of Omaha was celebrated Sunday, July 8th, with a special program and grand rally. The anniversary sermon was delivered by Rev. D. B. Johnson of Lincoln. The day's services were largely attended, the rally resulting WILSON'S 'SUMMER GARDEN ```markdown ``` Dancing, Swings, Baby Rack and other Amuse- ments. Ladies 10c; Gents 15c Come Out and Enjoy Yourself GREATSLAUGHTERING SALE Mrs. L. H. Slaughter is conduct- ing a great reduction sale in hats from now on and those who wish to take advantage of the midsummer millinery sale will do well to call at her establishment, 431 Kansas avenue, upstairs. Hats from 50 cents up. WHAT A GREAT CONVENIENCE IS A FOUNTAIN PEN! Any person who will secure six new subscribers for The Kansas City Weekly Journal at the rate of 25 cents per year each, making a total of $1.50, and send the amount to us, together with the names, will be mailed, as a present, a beautiful Fountain Pen; fine rubber handle, 14-karat gold point, fully warranted. Address The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Mo. This offer expired October 1, 1906. Fred M. Stonestreet. Stonestreet Successors to J Undertakers a ```markdown ``` We carry one of the finest Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Russell Gro We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Russell Grocery Co., Wholesale and Retail. One of the LARGEST Negro enterprises in Oklahoma Territory. General Commiss on Merchants All MAIL ORDERS given SPECIAL ATTENTION. Your Business Solicited. RUSSELL GROCERY CO., 427 First Street, : CHICKASHA, I.T. PER R. D. FLETCHER. in $504.71. The report of auxiliaries was as follows: Young Ladies' Progressive club, Mrs. A. M. Harold, president, $184.30; Zion's Willing Workers, Mrs. Marie Boyd, president, $113.31; Mission Circle, Mrs. H. F. Smith, president $01.55; Sewing Circle, Mrs. M. Brooke, president, $25.25; members and friends, $190.30. Our pastor, Dr. J. A. Bingaman, was called Aug. 15, '03, and the Great Head of the Church has blessed us under his wise and energetic leadership. Our membership has been increased 108, and our financial receipts to date are $5,700. Our church edifice beautified and peace and harmony reign. We thank God for our pastor, and the public for their liberality shown us in our many efforts. Modern, Convenient. Centrally Located The Albany Hotel SANFORD W. KING, Prop. Rates $5 to $7 per week. Spat arrangements CLD.IES. Home 'Phone No. 10 EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO "THE KEYSTONE." RESTAURANT AND CAFE First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. R. S STREET, Prop. 1204 N. EIGHTEENTH ST. EARL DUNN, Pres. R. J. BETTIS, Sec. J. F. PHILLIPS, Steward. Afro-American Social Club When at Leasure, Call and See us. We Strive to Please. PHONE,1349. 126 W.DOUGLAS. WICHITA,KS. Agency 413 Kansas Ave ADPEKA, - KAS ANTHONY P. WILSON. Attorney We make collections in all parts of of the United States. No fees charged until collection is made. 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. G. W. Hamilton. & Hamilton, J. M. Knight. nd Embalmers. lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka, Kansas. The American Collection TOPEKA THE BEAUTIFUL THE RE-OPENING OF TOPEKA'S FAVORITE RESORT GARFIELD PARK, THVRSDAY AUGUST 2, '06 UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE THREE MASONIC LODGES, OF TOPEKA Jackson's Famous Twenty-third Regiment Band, 36 Musicians will give two concerts, afternoon and evening. BASE BALL GAME: TOPEKA GIANTS vs. ATCHISON REDS Just a word concerning Garfield Park: It is situated just at the Capital City's Northern limits on the banks of Soldier Creek, and is a piece of nature's most perfect handiwork. The management has erected a large Pavillion with a seating capacity of 2,000 in which prominent speakers of the city and state will address the people. Many new boats have been purchased to accommodate those wishing a delightful ride on beautiful Soldier Creek. The city railway will maintain a 9-minute car service to and from the Park Plenty of Barbecued Meats and a Good Time for Everybody! Evening Attraction at Metropolitan Hall, Home of the Negro Masonic Lodges of Topeka, owned and controlled by them will be the center of attraction at night. It is well ventilated, spacious and cool and no one need fear of suffering from heat. The FAMOUS YALE ORCHESTRA will be in attendance. Refreshments will be served by the Ladies of the Eastern Star. W.W.Buckner, Ch'm S.A.Payne,Secretary Chas.Morton,Treas. ADMISSION: - - TO PARK 10 Cents; TO HALL 25 Cents 1, KAS. spent the 4th mong home dry and Smothers has returned from visit at Coffeyville. Mrs. Hackley has gone to her home in Denver, Colo. Mrs. Austin, Chickasha, Okla., where visiting her daughter, Mrs. P. S. Miller. After a visit of five weeks in the city with friends, Mrs. Eliza Freeman, of Minneapolis, Minn., returned home. KANSAS CITY, KANS. Rev. H. Franklin Bay, of Pueblo, Colo., preached at the First. church on Sunday. The Sandy School Union has prepared for an outing for Thursday, July 12, and will run an excursion to Fort Leavenworth. Every Sunday School of the city is expected to be well represented. Miss. Jamie Williams returned home from Lincoln Institute, for her summer vacation. Miss Jones and father, from Hill City, Kansas, are visiting relatives and friends in the city. Roy Boone and wife have returned home from Texas. Miss Ruth Cooper, of Mexico, Mo. is visiting relatives in the city. Miss Lizzie Lewis died July 2, and was buried from the Metropolitan Baptist church July 4. Miss Lewis was a well known society leader of both Kansas Cities, and the lives many relatives and friends so mourn her loss. The opening of Booker T. Washington Park was celebrated by a picnic July 10th. A large crowd attended the Park and the last of order was secured. This park is owned by Nathaniel Singletary and is open for colored people. KINSLEY, KAS. Mrs. Robert Johnson returned on Saturday from harvest. Mr. Slaughter, who lately arrived in our city, has secured employment at J. R. Stevens' ranch. Calvinor Kurns spent a couple of days here. Mencre. James Johnson and Geo. Finchester have returned from harvesting, the former returning on account of ill health. Miss Ida Winchester, who went into the country for a couple weeks stay, came home on the following Tuesday. She declared that the country was no place for Ida. We hope that when she goes again she will stay long enough to find the country out. ALMA. KANS. A snap for some enterprising colored person—A chicken ranch consisting of ten acres of gently sloping land at the edge of town. Ample houses for 2000 hens; a good stone residence, also a stone barn; an old and a young orchard, plenty of small fruit and good water. Terms reasonable. Direct correspondence to Box 176, Alma, Kans. Mr. Jone Davis and Mrs. Lillie McClam spent the Fourth in Maple Hill. Mr. C. C. Other and family of Panico spent Sunday with Mr. H. C. Davis and family. Miss Hattie Goodpasture spent the Fourth in Topeka. Mr. John Gardenhire's friends are glad to see him out, after an illness of three months. Mrs. Susan Davis is on the sick Sat. Miss Georgia Spaulding of Topea, who is assisting Kruthers and McDonald of the Alma Laundry Wc., spent the Fourth with home folks. Miss Mattle Goodpasture, formerly an Alma girl, but lately of Topeka, is spending her vacation with home folks and friends. There will be a grand rally at the M. E. church Sunday, July 22. & WIFE Practical Bathers Massage and Swedish Movement Treatment. Vapor Baths and Iletz hot air treatment. Treatment given for rheumatism, poor circulation. Stomach, Liver and Kidney Trouble. W. A. DOXY & WIFE, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. J. W. Voohie's Restaurant I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS. Give me a share of your trade. 128state Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas Home Phone 503 West. WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T., STOP AT MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city. Everything up-to-date and served in style. Clean Beds a Specialty. Jas. W. H. Martin, Proprietor IO6COURT STREET. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET. PUBLICATION NOTICE. (First Published in The Topeka Plain- dealer, June 15, 1900.) To Adolph Bailey, alias Adolph Gogall; Mr. Beahan and Mr. Beahan and Mr. Beahan whose Christian names are unknown and who are brothers or Hattie Roberts nee Hattie Beahan, deceased. Beahan and Beanhan and Beahan, whose Christian names are unknown, and who are sisters of the said Hattie Roberts nee Hattie Behan deceased; and the unknown heirs and devisees and the unknown executors, administrators and trustees of the aforesaid Adolph Bailey, alias Adolph Gogall, and of the aforesaid brothers and sisters of said Hattie the several persons who would, under the several persons who would, under the laws of the State of Manass, have been heirs at law of the said Hattie Roberts, nee Hattie Beahan, deceased, had she been at the time of her death a feme sole and whose real names are unknown, defendants in error: You and each of you are hereby notified that W. A. Roberts, plaintiff in error, did on the 9th day of June, A. D. 1900, file in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas, a petition in error and case made, the object of which is to obtain the reversal of a certain judgment rendered by the District Court sitting within and for the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, in an action pending before said court wherein the said W. A. Roberts was plaintiff and the said defendants in error were defendants. W. F. SCHOCH, LEE MONROE, and E. P. HOTONKISS, Attorneys for plaintiff in error. Attest: D. W. VALENTINE, Clerk Supreme Court. PUBLICATION NOTICE. (First Published in The Topeka Plain- dealer, June 15, 1000.) To The Iowa, Northern Governor, Mr. To The Iowa Mortgage Company, Mr. Wilson, husband of M. G. 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Gatlin contractor HAIR CUT, SHAMPOO, SEA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE AND MASSAGE. First-class Work Guaranteed— 359 C CALHOUN Sr. : CORNER DESOTO ST. J. W. Gatlin Brick contractor Tile and Mantel Work a Specialty. Estimates Cheerfully Furnished. Opportunity for the Youth men who really wish to enter the big field, (the grocery business) management and help in consulting C., the wholesale and retail grocers, if not only sell you as cheap as we will)ach you how to do business at Gillis Bros., and invest only to follow their instruction, you can work week. About thirty-five you in the city who started from Gillis Bros. above amounts per week and even too, so call on. ILLIS, Jr., and BROS. 9 Miss. Ave Store No.2,344 B Tenn. Near DeSoto 3 Gayos Straet at Bridge. Store The North Memphis PRING @ PRESSING C. Spring and Summer SUITS, Guar- ve satisfaction, I clean, dye, repa- nd and make them look as good as new, more going elsewhere. WILLIAM Glorious Opportunities Colored Youth Young men who really money making field, (the great encauragement and he Jr., and Bros., the wholesale They will not only sell else but they will t)ach you you go to the Gillis Bros. 200 and then follow their $25 to 30 per week. Above right here in the city who st clearing the above amounts You can do so too, so call or C. GILLIS, Jr., Store No. 1,539 Miss. Ave Memphis, Tenn. Store No. 3 Gayos Strae 694 S. Main. See the North TAILORING@P for your Spring and Summer to fit and give satisfaction, press clothes and make them like me a call before going elsewhere Glorious Opportunity for the Colored Youth Young men who really wish to enter the great money making field, (the grocery business) will find great encouragement and help in consulting C. Gillis, Jr., and Bros., the wholesale and retail grocers. They 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 in the city who started from Gillis Bros. are clearing the above amounts per week and even more. You can do so too, so call on. C. GILLIS, Jr., and BROS., Store No.1,539 Miss. Ave Store No.2,344 Beale St. Memphis, Tenn. Near DeSoto St. Store No. 3 Gayos Straet at Bridge. Store No. 4 694 S. Main. See the North Memphis TAILORING@ PRESSING CLUB for your Spring and Summer SUITS. Guaranteed to fit and give satisfaction. I clean, dye, repair and press clothes and make them look as good as new. Give me a call before going elsewhere. 574 JOHNSON AVE Both 'Phones 1483. Rev. J.H.Richardon House Mover and Builder All work guoranteed. Prompt attention given to all out of town work. Res. Itilian Ave., SoutL. Fort Pickering. Memphis 'Phone D$7 MEMPHIS, TENN L. P. Hall, Hair Cutting, Shampoo, Shave. Special attention given to Pimples and Sore Faces. Give me a call. Satisfaction guaranteed. monumenta Office, ZION HALL, 434 Street- Works ZION CF METR 962 PRESTON AVENUE. MEMPHIS, TENN. Read The The Plainde 169 HERMANDO ST Now, take the black men of the South; you and they are unorganized and divided. Together we stand, divided we fall. Every nationality of the laboring men in the South is on better terms than the colored man of the laboring class. Take some of our colored men—if he and his wife are in a house, have a good fire, something to eat, living comfortably, why, he never cares about the condition of his fellow men and brothers. He never feels the sympathy, the need and care of Business Firms Barber Shop elson, Prop. NY STYLE BEA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE MASSAGE. New York Guaranteed— CORNER DESOTO ST. lin ractor MEMPHIS PHONE 1678 ally wish to enter the great grocery business) will find help in consulting C. Gillis, sale and retail grocers. If you as cheap as anybody you how to do business. If so., and invest only $150 or instruction, you can clear about thirty-five young men started from Gillis Bros. are as per week and even more. On. and BROS., Store No.2,344 Bsale St. Near DeSoto St. at Bridge. Store No. 4 North Memphis PRESSING CLUB Summer SUITS. Guaranteed I clean, dye, repair and look as good as new. Give here. WILLIAMS. — MEMPHIS, TENN. W. M. ALBRIGHT (COLORED) Monuments, Stone Cutting, Marble Work. Special attention to out of town orders. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address, 833 DAVE AVE., Memphis,Tenn HILL & CO., [COLORED] —Dealers in all Kinds of— monumental works Office, ZION HALL, 435 Beale Street-New 'Phone 3033 Works ZION CEMETERY, New 'Phone 2810. S. J. HILL, Prop., MEMPHIS TENNESSEE Plaindealer Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas. Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue policies for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20. This is the only Colored Fraternal Insurance Company in the United States. Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We want good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for terms. Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas J. H CHILDER Nat'l Sec.. Headquarters: 413 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. MOGOR Issues policies for $ We issue policies for $100, $150 and $ This is the only Color Company in the Every intelligent Negro should good, live, hustling agents in every Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and L Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. H CH Headquarters: 413 Kausas aven friendship until hard luck rolls around and stops at his house. Then he can feel the need of friends. Of course, the colored men of this country are put to many disadvantages, many hardships, but still there are chances for us to better our condition providing we make the right step and put the right thing before the laboring class of people. We want to get our laboring people on better and more friendly terms, so, I think the main thing for colored men to do is to come together, save their earnings, buy more homes, educate our children, be honest in our dealings, truthful and mannerable. Then we will become more familiar by practice with what it takes to make a good citizen. I think by so doing the white laboring man will cut off some of the prejudice he has against the black laboring man. We black people are here and I think we are here to stay. I believe that by prevailing with our people to decide in their minds now to make ourselves more useful and more capable and reliable, we will find more and better chances in this great mechanical world in the future than what has fallen to our share in the past. I know the founder of this organization and the National President of the same. President John N. Davis, of Pittsburg, Pa., is known with us at Memphis. He is a hard worker in the labor struggle, and we have so far found him to be a man of principle and morals, and a true citizen. Mr Eltor, I know I wish you all the success in your work and trust your paper will be read in all the colored homes in our great America I remain yours, J. W. Cook, See. Local No. 4. 953 Caldwell Ave. 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. 105 WEST FIFTH STREET with or without Board. For further information call on MRS WM HARRIS, 360 ALLEN AVE Memphis. Tenn. The Little Gem Restaurant, 106 KANSAS AVENUE a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigars. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY Incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas, for $350, $500 and $1000. and $200 for children aged from 6 to 20, Colored Fraternal Insurance in the United States. should carry some Insurance. We want every town. Write at once for terms. and Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas CHILDER Nat'l Sec., Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Washington & Co., FINE GROCERIES AND MEATS New 'Phone 116. Old 'Phone 1963. We make a specialty of Butter, Eggs and Country Produce. Con. FIFTH AND MICHIGAN AVE. LEAVENWORTH, KAS. Go to... H: BROWN, The Grocer Fine Groceries—Just Opened— Everything Fresh—Give us a Trial. HOME 'PHONE 1282. 531 Joplin St. JOPLIN, MO. When in Weir Stop at... The Red Star'Hotel Boarding and Lodging Open Day and Night Mrs. Frances Harris. Proprietor. Mrs. V. L. North THE EAST SIDE INN Headquarters for R. R. Psr- ters and Traveling Men. First-class Board and Room. Everything strictly modern, 1816-18 Woodland Ave. KANSAS CITY MO Home Phone 3018 Main Home Phone Main 3018 Y2 Rings The Little Rose Bud Cafe A. J. BEYMOUR, Prop.: 700 Wyansotte Street. Kansas City, Mo Cafe Open Until 2'A.M. The only first-class place in the city. PRIVATF DINING ROOM FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 60 STRAIGHTENS KINKY or FURY HAIR that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length. Hair Pomade was formerly known as O'NINZI'D MARLOW' and is too early air applied to us to make kinky hair straight. As it burns, the kinky hair curly hair softs it holds all its softness. These results may be stimulated from one treatment; 24 hours of Pomade and 24 hours of hair Pomade (O'NINZI'D MARLOW' and its vig rates the scalp, makes it soft and by washing the hair directly and vigly being elegantly shaped and浸湿, it is in a sleek, soft and children friendly form. The hair being made and used consists of hair and hair (O'NINZI'D MARLOW' and its registered in the United States and therefore never been a battle for the number of the hair we have. FORD'S HAIR POMADI remanates sweets and for the master's long you = SS Sees a ES seen see oS Sera oe = =— Ses ie = =