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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. One of the LARGEST Negro enterprises in Oklahoma Territory. General Commission Merchants ALL NAIL ORDERS give SPECIAL ATTENTION YOUR BUSINESS BENEFITS Historical Society State House O. E. S. MEETING A SUCCESS! O. E. S. MEETING A SUCCESS! Was One of the Largest and Most Harmonious Gatherings in the Order's Existence. Prince Hall Grand Chapter, O. E. S., convened in their Twenty third Annual Session, at M. & O. Hall, at Kansas City, Kas, last-Tuesday, Mrs. Alice Brown, Grand Matron, presiding. A reception was held at the first A. M. E. church. Address of welcome was delivered by Rev. W. M. A. Brown, a white minister of the Washington M. E. church, welcoming the members of the Grand body in behalf of the city and the churches. Miss. Catharine Nichols, of Winfield, responded in a few remarks, assuring the citizens of Kansas City that they were glad to accept the hospitality and to visit such a prosperous city and progressive people. Over one hundred delegates were present, from all portions of Kansas Mortana, Arizona and Nebraska, bringing greetings of progress and success. The session lasted until Friday afternoon. The Eastern Star is composed of ladies who meet and dispatch business rapidly. The reports show great gains both in membership and financially. There was no friction among the subordinate lodges during the past year, all being for peace, harmony and the uplift of the race. There were many influential ladies present and it is a source of pleasure for them to meet once each year and exchange greetings and learn more of each other. At these sessions you find as many of the most beautiful, cultured and well dressed ladies as you find at any gathering. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year: R. M., Miss Jennie Moore, Lawrence; R. P., Dr. W. E. Jackson, Topeka; Ast. G. M., Naomi Page, Denver; Ast. G. P., Orgin Davir, Kansas City, Kas.; Grand Sec., Mrs. Mary Dilbert, Kansas City, Kas.; G. T., Mrs. Belle Smothers, Arkansas City; G. Conductress, Mrs. D. Wicke, Emporia; A. G. Cond., Mrs. Laura Woods, Winfield; Custodian W.P. O. Funds, Mrs. M. E. Langston, Topeka. Next place of Meeting, Omaha, Nebr. Miss Jennie Moore, the Royal Grand Matron, has served as Grand Secretary for several years and made one of the best the jurisdiction ever had. She is a teacher in the public schools of Lawrence, teaching on the north side. She is a cultured, refined young lady and will meet the full expectations of the order. The meeting in Omaha, in 1907, will be a surprise to many as this is the first time to be held in that city, which shows the continued growth of the order. They pay benefits to the captains of deceased members. Those who attended the session returned to their homes with much praise for the hospitality shown them by Eastern Star Chapters of Kansas City. The order is growing rapidly and is handling up considerable money. TOPEKA, KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING. AUG. 17, 1906 mines. He created a scene by de nouncing Criminal Judge S. L. Weaver from the scaffold. He declared that the judge had granted a habesseo orpus to John Williams, a white man from another county, but when it came to his own case, a citizen of this county, the court went fishing. Fletcher said that "going fishing" was given as an excuse for the judge to leave town to avoid granting him a habeas corpus. We are glad this man had courage enough to denounce a judge who carries malice in his heart for the Negro, and who did not act fair. As he had granted habeas corpus to the white man he should have granted the same writ to this colored man. We hope an evil spirit will haunt the every footstep of Judge Weaver, for his prejudice and unfair action in this case, and that he will never enjoy a happy moment the rest of his days. As soon as the Southern judges learn to give the colored people fair and just trials, according to law, there will be a fast condensation of civilization in the South. This was one of the most contemptible outrages ever heard of, committed by a judge, and the first one to be denounced by a man with words from dying lips. John M. Wilkerson and Miss Edith Foster of Dearborn Mo., were recently married at the home of the bride's parents. Miss Foster is about 21 years old and Mr. Wilkerson is about 60 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkerson arrived here from St. Joseph the same evening but have since gone to attend the national encampment of the G. A. R. at Minneapolis, Minn., where they will spend their honeymoon. Mr. BY ORDER LIEJ HON. JOHN M. WILKERSON. Wilkerson's first wife died about three years ago. THE PLAINDEATER congratulates Mr. Jno. M. Wilkerson on securing such an accomplished a wife, who will assist him to conduct his office as sheriff. The sheriff has charge of the jail and it is necessary that he has a wife to assist him in bust. Mrs. Wilkerson is a charming young lady and we wish for her and husband a happy life. They will reside at 10.0 N. Kansas Avenue, where Mr. Wilkerson has been living for a number of years, until after the first Monday of Jan FROM LOG CABIN TO U. S. TREASURY! BIRTH PLACE JANITOR LEAVING COLLEGE ORATOR REGISTER OF USTREASURY Great is W. T. Vernon and the excellent record he is making. Like Lincoln, he is the most remarkable man of his time, and his rise from obscurity to one of the highest positions in the land, is an inspiration to the young of the race. Wm. T. Vernon of Kansas, the new colored register of the U. S. Treasury, was born 35 years ago in a log cabin near Lebanon, Mo. His parents, still living, were slaves. At 15 young Vernon entered Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo. He worked his way through college, doing janitor's work. In 1896 he assumed charge of Western University at Quindaro, Kans. with one teacher and half a dozen students. When he left to assume his present duties the institution had fourteen teachers, 200 students, 130 acres of land and $75,000 worth of buildings. VERNON'S NAME ON UNCLE SAM'S BIG NEGOTIABLE NOTES. One of the most noteworthy incidents of the week was the issue of a new £10,000 gold certificate by the Bureau of Engraving and prints BIRTH PLACE ORATOR ing. The total issue amounted to $10,000,000 consisting of four thousand $10,000 bills. The ordinary man has absolutely no conception of the magnitude of $40,000,000, and very few Negroes, with the possible exception of some of our editors and correspondents, ever handled or saw a $10,000 bill. The most remarkable thing connected with the incident is that the signature of W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, appears on each of these $10,000 beauties, thus legalizing the issue. During the Spanish-American war, a regiment of Southern troops refused to accept their pay from Paymaster John R. Lynch, because of his color, and a few were foolish enough to kick on bills bearing the signature of two Negro Registers of the Treasury, B. K. Bruce and J. W. Lyons. Some of these mossbacks will never be able to even catch a glimpse of the new $10,000 "butes" bearing the signature of "W. T. Vernon, Register." For fear some reader of the Florida Sentinal may be puzzled over the gimmings of one of these new, $10, notes. we append the following description from an article in a recent issue of the Cinnamati Times-Star, The picture represents a picture. Wilson and wife, Or Maucas, Rev. G, W, Harts, Topeka; Rev. Van Iue, of Wichita and others whose names we were unable to Treasurer Treat's signature. In only four other instances has such vast wealth been gathered in such a small space under one cover. The issues of the large denomination are exceedingly rare. As the bills are used only in large transactions of banks among themselves, there is very little wear and tear on them as compared with that on bills of smaller denominations. "There are two varieties of $10,000 bills. The one is engraved only upon one side and must be signed by the assistant treasurer at the sub treasury where it is issued. The reverse side is left blank for endorsements and the bills are known as 'gold to order' certificates. "The $10,000 bills of the department issue, however, bear a slight resemblance to the $20 bills, and may be passed as currency without endorsement. On the face of the certificate is a picture of Andrew Jackson in addition to this description; This certifies that there have been deposited in the treasury of the United States ten thousand dollars in gold coin, repayable to the JANITOR LEVING COLLEGE REGISTER OF USTREASURY bearer on demand.' The facsimile signatures of Charles H. Treat and treasurer, and W. T. Vernon as register of the treasury, appear at the bottom. On the right of the reverse side in the picture of the American spread-eagle while at the left is a circular design bearing the figure ' $10,000.' This side is printed in a yellowish brown tint. Within the part ten days Vernon's signature has been made to millions of Government Panama Canal bonds. The currency of a new issue later on will contain his signature. All national bank notes of national banks organized since June 15th, the date on which he assumed charge, have his signature. Vernon is in demand in other states and cities as an orator. DENVER NOTES. Memlamon Armilda Scott of Lawrence, Kansas, John M. Wright and son Charley, of Topeka, Howell of Manhattan, and Miss Nellie Hanks of Kansas City, are in the city spending the summer. Mrs. Langl Hospitality were O. G. Williams, Jr and Master Missouri Jouriediation; J. H. Fetham, Grand Secretary; A. R. Chinn, Assistant Secretary and Past Grand Master; Joe R. Herriford, Chairman Committee; J. A. Jenkins, and N. H. Chishaw, Jr. The Third Station, Annapolis, Md. 10111. in the state to increase the attendance of Colorado students. Mr. Ross came up from Pueblo and Colorado Springs on Sunday, and addressed four congregations, besides being the principal speaker upon the special Educational Day program rendered before a crowded audience at Shorter's A. M. E. church, Sunday evening. Mrs. Judge Bradley, of Kansas City, Kans., departed for Colorado Springs this week, after visiting Mrs Sigel H. Tarbet. A number of the Masonio brethren of Denver are now preparing to attend the Grand Lodge, which will meet in Pueblo this week. Charles Muse, a prominent race man of Colorado Springs, spent Sunday visiting his family in Denver, from Colorado Springs. Miss Nellie L. Brown, clocutionist, from Texas, gave a recital at Campbell A. M. E. church, Thursday evening. George G. Rohn, brother of Prof. Albert E. Rohn, was notified last week that he had successfully passed the examination for admission to practice law in Colorado, before the Colorado Supreme Court. Mr. Rohn is a Colorado boy, who graduated from the Colorado Springs High school and later from the Law department of Howard University. He will locate in Denver, where he has a host of admiring friends. H. C. Huckleton, a prominent lawyer of Kansas City, Mo., spent a short visit in Denver last week. Mrs. Myrtle Ray, of Atchison, and Minnen Della Worthen and Emma Dandridge, of Kannan City, are summer visitors in Denver. The special Educational program rendered at Shorter's Chapel, last Sunday evening was attended by a magnificent audience. Prof. I. I. Me Gruder, choirister, with Miss Gertrude Nichols at the pipe organ, did excellent work in bringing out the fine voices of the talented choir of Shorter's Chapel. Miss Carrie Burnes, a teacher in Tuskegee Institute; Miss Nellie Brown, an elocutionist from Texas, Madam John M. Wright, the sweet soprano of Topeka, Kansas, Mrs Savage, of Denver and Prof. Albert Ross of the Western University, Quindaro, added most worthy numbers to the program. Fisher is Making Good. I from the Ipla Register W. W. Fisher, one of the best known colored politicians of the state, will lecture tonight at Bell Chapel on the "Needs of the Day." The lecture is along the line of the needs of the colored race. Mr. Fisher is on a tour of lectures over the state. At the close of his remarks, Rev. J. R. Ransom, presiding elder, will complete the quarterly conference work. The opening of Elm Creek park, the new pleasure report of the Iola and Bannett colored people, last night developed into something of a political meeting. After the remarks by local talent as to the good derived from having such a park, W. W. Fisher, the Topeka politician, was asked to speak on the issues of the day, which he did. Mr. Fisher is one of the best colored Republican spellbinders of the state and his remarks, though of a parti- man nature, were heartily applauded. MANHATTAN. Mrs. S. A. Malone, President of the Crittendon Home for fallen girls, lectured at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, recently. This is a grand work and should be aided by all who who can. A very large number of delegates from here attended the Smoky Hill District Association at Abilene. Fred Miller, who has been sick for some time, died at his home on Thursday evening. He was a devout Christian boy and died in the faith. er and Origin of the Order," Mrs. B. McElroy, paper, "Progress of the Tabernacle," Mrs. Warfield, paper, Mrs. Douglas, paper, "Protect Our Order and Country," Mrs. Jordan. After the program many other good things were said by Revs. G. W. Hattig WWH, Whitman and Grace Widdick a Leader. One of Kansas' bright young men who is forging his way to the front, is C. H. Milton Collins of Kansas City, Kansas. He was born in Sedalia, Mo., in the year 1875; he attended the public schools and colleges of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, and for several years taught school. He was principal of schools in Kansas City, Fort Scott, Olathe, Argentine, Armstrong and many others. The school boards and patrons never wanted to give him up, and in several instances they raised his salary above that offered by other cities in order to keep him. He is apolished, diplomatic young man, and as genial a gentleman as one would wish to meet. He stands at the top with the good citizens of the two Kansas Cities. He is now in the employe of the U. S. railway mail service, running from Kansas City to La Junta, Colo. He entered the service in 1903, having T. H. MR. 4, H. M. COLLINS. made the highest mark in the civil service examination. He has continued to rise in the service by making the unparalleled record of 100 per cent in examinations each year. In throwing mail, he handles over 20 states and territories. He has to throw every package to its post-office, or railroad crossing in these states, and seldom, if ever, makes a mistake. He never makes less than 100 per cent in his annual examination. He now has charge of the registered mail department of his car, one of the most responsible positions in the mailing service. Mr. Collins is one of the most active workers of the Masonic fraternity in Kansas City, being past master of Pride of the West lodge, which has the largest membership in the Kansas jurisdiction. He is posted on Masonic jurisprudence, and his equal on ritualistic work is hard to find. He is the son of Preiding Elder Milton Collins, one of the best posted ministers in the Missouri conference. He was for years a member of the Kansas conference, and is being commended for the manner in which he has treated this son, who is now becoming a leader of his race. A. Clay, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Holm way, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bulth, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lewis, Mrs. Pickett, Miss Hattle Madison, Mrs. J. W. Marshall of La Junta, Colo., Mr. Tavlor Reed of Topeka, Messrs. Jno. Render, Charles Williams, Charles Woodson, John Irving and Mt. P. derson, John Irving and Mt. P. all seem to purge guilt yne at time you did it reunion follow us up with yne will put you in young pu Word was received in this city last Saturday from Dover, Okla, telling of the death of Mrs. Louisiana Sime, formerly of this city. She went to Oklahoma years ago and will no doubt be remembered by many of our older citizens. She was the mother of seven children, one of whom is Mrs. J. H. King of this city, who conducts a grocery store at 015 East Tenth street. Her remains were interred at Dover Sunday. Rev. A. C. Chichon, was in the city Wednesday on route to his home in Guthrie, Okla. He reports the people of that section as doing fine--good crops and plenty money. Hereafter, he will represent THE PLAINDEALER in that city and those wishing to become members of our large family of readers can do so through him. Rev. Chichon is a writer of rare ability and will write some interesting articles telling of Oklahoma and her people. Any courtesy shown him will be greatly appreciated by the management of this paper. Mr. and Mrs. John Fleming very pleasantly entertained a number of friends at their home on East Nemaha street last Tuesday evening in honor of their guests, Mr. J.W. Marshall of La Junta, Colo., and Mrs. Taylor Reed of Topeka. The house was beautifully decorated with sweet peas and nasturtiums. Parlor games furnished the entertainment for the evening, after which a delicious five-course luncheon was served in the tastily decorated dining room. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. N. THE WEEKLY SHOOT! The Topka Colored Gun Club is mousing much interest among the lovers of this sport, and each week is marked with more in thrustsm. It is composed of some of the best and most substantial men in the city, and is in organization that has come to stay. Following are the scores of the weekly shoot: E. N. Lee 22 out of 30 A. Alexander 14 " " 30 Ed. Green 12 " " 25 John Brown 12 " " 25 Dr. Taylor 6 " " 25 Dr. Caldwell 4 " " 25 NORTH TOPEKA. Rev. O. A. Johnson, D. D., of Des Moines, Ia. will preach at the Asbury M. E church Sunday. He is a noted church bolder, and one of the strongest advocates of the Atro-American Council of his race. He is a member of nearly all the secret societies. He will preach at 11 a. m. and 5.30 p. m. The Central District conference will convene at Asbury chapel next Wednesday, August 22nd. Dr. I. L. Thomas of Atlanta, Ga., one of the greatest orators of the South, will represent the Church Extension Society Friday evening. The public is cordially invited to hear these great men. The four Tabernacles and Temples of Topeka joined in a prayer and praise service Sunday. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. E. Gainee, Grand High Priestess of the Kansas-Nebraska jurisdiction, who called the meeting to order and stated the object of the meeting. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, High Priestess and Grand Deputy Organizer, delivered the welcome address in a most creditable manner, laying particular stress on unity of purpose and the imperative necessity of exhibiting more goodliness in our every day life and habits. Other numbers on the program 10 Minutes; Father, "The Fourth. Howard University Medical Department Including Medici, Derval of Pamusatics Colleges. THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL SESSION will begin October 1, 1900, and continue eight months. 7th ANNUAL RE-UNION Volunteer Infantry BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PARK Kansas City, Kas.; Corner Tenth Street and Chelsea Car Line Beginning SUNDAY. SEPT. 2 Ending MONDAY, Lrbor Day, Sept. 3,'06 Guard mount, contest drill, camp fire, bacon and beans Jackson's 23d Reg. Band 30 Musicns Will Furnish Music----30 By Order LIEUT. FRED STONE, COMMANDER PROF WM PATROV, S. G. M. Lock Box 1146, St Louis, Mo Howard Medical Including Medicl, D. C. WASHING THIRTY-NINTH AVE. gin October 1, 1900, and Students Matriculated Four years' graded Three years' graded Three years' graded Instructions is given to clinics, and practical Well equipped laboratories excelled hospital facilities All students must regi For catalogue or further F. J. SIIADD, 901 R 7th A RE-U Volunteer WILL I BOOKER T. WA First-Class Board and Lodging Ice Cream and Cigare. D. Waddington, Proprietor. ```markdown ``` ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Sunday was Educational day at St. James A. M. E. church, and an excellent program was rendered by the young people of the church. Mrs. Geo. Smothers has returned from Kansas City, where she attended the Grand session of Eastern Star. P. B. Andrews went to Winfield on business Tuesday. Mr. John Roberts is able to come down stairs after an illness of thirty-eight days. Mrs Geo. Oliver and Miss Amy Wright leave Sunday for an extended visit in Kansas City and different parts of Illinois Mrs Fred West of Lawrence, Kan, is visiting in the city. Mrs J. B Burns left Saturday for a visit in Oklahoma. Rev. B. F. Abner of Oklahoma is a visitor in the city. Mrs Dora Blackwell made a visit to Wichita and was met at Winfield by Mrs H T. Dalley and S. Francis Andrews, who accompanied her to Dalton, stopping over there a few days. Mrs. Rosa Work and Mrs. Sam Kirk went with them to Wellington, the guests of Mrs ohn Oldham. All had a very fine time. Monday night about thirty friends of Mrs R D Blackwell met at the home of Mr. P. D. Andrews and pleasantly surprised her. After spending a few hours in games and conversation, all departed wishing but many happy returns to her old home. Mrs. R. D. Blackwell and daughter Juaneta leave Wednesday morning for their home in Vinita I T Miss Nola Keller is on the sick list. Proof A. G. Gregg will lecture at the A. M. L. Church Tuesday night. The Mussons gave a social on P. B. Andrews' lawn Tuesday night. Lewis Oldham is porter at the Gladstone Hotel The Western Negro Press Association has been called by Pres. W H. Duncan of Colorado Springs, Colo. to meet in that city Sept. 20-21 All Negro journals are requested to be represented at this meeting. It is doing much to uplift and advance the Negro race, and all who are interested in this movement should be present and advance their ideas for the continuation of success. There are but a small per cent of the Negro race interested in the advancement of the race, but let everyone get interested in this great meeting at Colorado Springs, Colo. NOTICE. There will be a grand rally at St. Mark's A. M. E. church Sunday, August 19. Preaching at 11 a.m. by the pastor; at 3 p. m. by Rev. Gamble; at 8 p. m. by pastor. This rally is for the benefit of the stewards and stewardesses. The public is cordially invited to be present and assist the officers, who are struggling to get their pastor ready for conference C. A. Woods, Pastor. 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 seldom, 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. KENIS SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13. For the submission of a proposition to amend section 9, article 3, of the constitution. Do it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein: SECTION I. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: That section 8 of article 3 be amended so as to read as follows: Sec. 8. There shall be a probate court in each county, which shall be a court of record, and have such probate jurisdiction and care of estates of deceased persons, minors, and persons of unsound minds, as may be prescribed by law, and shall have jurisdiction in cases of habeas corpus. The court shall consist of one judge, who shall be elected by the qualified voters of the county, and hold his office two years. He shall hold court at such times and receive for compensation such fees or salary as may be prescribed by law. The legislature may provide for the appointment or selection of a probate judge pro tem, when the probate judge is unavoidably absent or otherwise unable or disqualified to sit in any case. Src. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the state at the general election of representatives in the year 1906 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official The Northern Lake Resort Very low rates all sums to the Lake Resort of N. Wisconsin, Minnesota. It's cool and delightful a "Fresh Water Seas"—a to get there, if you go Spend a few weeks this enjoy the finest kind of Let me tell you about the arrangements. Very low rates all summar via the Rock Island to the Lake Resort of Northern Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota. It's cool and delightful along the shores of the "Fresh Water Seas"—and ie doesn't take long to get there, if you go Rock Island way. Spend a few weeks this season on the lake and enjoy the finest kind of midsummer ohting. Let me tell you about the excusion rates and arrangements. A. M. Fuller G.P.A Rock Island Depot. Beneficial O Beneficial Order SUPREME OFFICERS. L. P. Penn, Dict. ..... Denver, Cob. Mrs. Maria Wicks, Queen Mobile, Ala. W. H. Curry, Vice Dict..Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. E. Wakefield, V-Queen ..Chicago Phillip Keyes, Sec. ..St. Louis, Mo A. H. Howell, Guide ..Paducah, Ky. Plans to Celebrate of the Emancipation September The Subordinate Circles of the Benedict St. Louis, July 5, 6 and 7, last, and appoint and to arrange a program of ceremonies Louis, September 18th to 27nd, next the The Subordinate Circles of the Beneficial Order of Seven met in the City of St. Louis, July 5, 6 and 7, last, and appointed committees to formulate plans and to arrange a program of ceremonies for celebrating in Abyssinia Hall, St. Louis, September 18th to 27nd, next the 44th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation which President Abraham Lincoln signed September 22nd, 1862. All past and present officers of our churches and societies are legal delegates to the convention for the betterment of our city and to prepare for Emancipation Day. About seven of the seventeen states in which the Order has branches were represented at the July meeting. The enthusiasm manifested convinced all of those present that the next anniversary of the proclamation that gave freedom to the negro race will be more generally celebrated than any of the preceding ones. District convention of Subordinate Circles will be held in St. Louis, August 14th to 17th, next, for the purpose of perfecting plans which the committees appointed at the July meeting will present. It is earnestly desired that every church and fraternal society in the United States composed of negroes take part in celebrating the day upon which the race was emancipated. Delegates from all such bodies should be sent to the August meeting, and every member of a negro church or fraternal society in the United States should deem it an honor to be in St. Louis on the day of the celebration, if possible, and if not to do something to advance the progress of the movement. The names of all delegates or others who may be rehed upon to attend the August convention or the September celebration should be promptly forwarded to Robert Price, chairman of the Committee on Credentials, 1325 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, in order that the enrollment may be speedily and properly made up. At present only forty-one organizations have signified their intentions of sending a representative to the August convention. ballot by the following title: "The probate-judge amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Passed the Senate February 8, 1905. Passed the House February 22, 1905. I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original senate concurrent resolution No. 13, now on file in my office. J. R. Bussow, HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.7. Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein: SECTION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of said state for their approval or rejection, to wit: The constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby amended by striking out the whole of section 17 of article 2 of said constitution, and inserting in lieu of said section the following, which shall constitute section 17 of article 2 of the constitution: Sec. 17. All laws of a general nature shall have a uniform operation throughout the state; and in all cases where a general law can be made applicable no special law shall be enacted; and whether or not a law enacted is reguignant to this provision of the constitution shall be construed and determined by the courts of the state. Sic. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election to be held in the year summer via the Rock Island of Northern Michigan, da. Feltful along the shores of the "— and ie doesn't take long to go Rock Island way. In this season on the lake and of midsummer ohting. But the excusion rates and RockIsland System Order of Seven James Arnstead, Asst. Guide.....Topeka Frank Webb, Supreme Mgr...Omaha, Nb. Frank Manning, Asst. Mgr..Place, Miss DIVISION OFFICERS. Frank Perkins.....Chairman A. C. Cummings.....Chairman William Goff.....Secretary Alastus Walton.....Reporter State 44th Anniversary Publication Proclamation, October 22, 1906 Benecial Order of Seven met in the City of appointed committees to formulate plans monies for celebrating in Abyssinia Hall, St. St. of the 44th Anniversary of the Emancipation ham Lincoln signed September 22nd, 1862. Our churches and societies are legal de- letterment of our city and to prepare for states in which the Order has branches were the enthusiasm manifested convinced all of essary of the proclamation that gave freedom generally celebrated than any of the preceding State Circles will be held in St. Louis, Aug- pose of perfecting plans which the commit- tial present. Every church and fraternal society in the Unit- e part in celebrating the day upon which the from all such bodies should be sent to the of a negro church or fraternal society in an honor to be in St. Louis on the day of not to do something to advance the progress others who may be relied upon to attend september celebration should be promptly for- of the Committee on Credentials, 1325 Chest- the enrollment may be speedily and proper- izations have signified their intentions of grant convention. ROBERT PRICE, Chairman, MRS. G. MULIGAN, Secretary, W. M. WYNN, J. J. JONES, P. R. HATCHER, MRS. A WRIGHT, A EASLEY, Committee on Credentials 1906 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title, viz.: "Amendment to the constitution relating to laws and their construction by the courts," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book. Passed the House January 17, 1903. Passed the Senate January 19, 1903. Approved January 20, 1903. I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original house concurrent resolution No. 7, now on file in my office. J. R. BURROW, 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. IOLA. KANSAS. The most gorgeous and brilliant display of Washington society, the marriage of Mrs Alice Roosvelt, at Groom's Hall, Thursday evening. August 20, 1906, under the auspices of the Indl Baptist Church; Mrs. J. W. Gordon, manager. Mendelssohn's wedding march linked with other charming selections from start to finish was furnished by Mrs Illi Coker. The entertainment was a grand success. Proceeds netted $3615. Rev. C. G. Tutt of Oswego, Kansas, was in the city Thursday, enroute home, and was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Gordon. We invite the Rev. again. Pastor L. C Newby of the A. M. E. Church held his last quarterly meeting, Sunday, August 12, 1906. Presiding Ilder J. R. Ransom preached at both the morning and evening services to large audiences. Also Prot. W. W. Fish er, the Lopka orator, was permitted to address the audience. Services of the 1st Baptist Church was held Sunday at the G. A. R. hall, because of work being done on our church. We hope in the near future to have a toy church outside in loft. KANSAS CONFERENCE. Notice to the ministers of the Kansas Conference and other Conferences who expect to bring their wives to conference will let me know at once I can prepare homes for them. Presiding Lenders will also notify me of the law delegates and can initiate for admission. Address: 110 West E, Hutchinson, Kansas, I. P. Howard. HUGGINSVILLE, MO Rev. T T Ward, of Cumberville, Iowa, was here on last Thursday in stopping over as he was enroute to Kansas City, Mo. He delivered a sermon at the Baptist church where he once held a charge several years ago. His many friends being very glad to meet him. Muriel, on last Wednesday evening, August 8th, at the home of the bride, Miss Amanda E. Atkins to Mr. Arthur H Smith. Mr. Albert Tabbs, of Malta Bend, Mo., was in town last week visiting relatives. Mrs. Albert Perry, of Kansas City, Mo., and her daughter, Mrs. Mamie Jones of Ontario, Canada, are here visiting. Mr. Ben Jackson, of Atchiso, Kansas, is here visiting his sister, Mrs. Susan Newby. Rev. J. D Barksdale held quarterly meeting on last Sunday, August 12th, at the A. M. E. Church Leslie T. Britt. LESLIE T. BRITT. LINCOLN, NEB. Mendames Laura Johnson, J. G. Gilham and G. B. Todd attended Grand Lodge, Dts. of Bathel, at Atchison, Kansas, last week. Quarterly meeting will be held at Newman M. T. Church next Sunday. Rev. South P. Elder will be here to conduct services. The district conference of the M. T. Church will convene at Pru- We Want to Hear AT ONCE FROM EVERY NEGRO NEWSPAPER IN THE INDIAN AND OKLA- HOMA, TERRITORIES. Mail us at once a statement of your guaranteed circulation, commi- missions to agents, advertising rates and a copy of your paper. We can use energetic, represent- ative men and women in every community. Particulars free for the asking. Ethopian News Agency, DINSON, TEXAS Reporters, Circulating and Adv't Agents eblo, Colo., next week. The above church has made considerable improvement in way of new sidewalk, fixing up son. Mother Ros is reported quite sick with asthma. Mrs. G. B. Todd is on the sick list. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Colby, who fell out of the window last Monday is reported on the mend. Rev. W. W. Cowen, of the Newman M. E. Church, will leave next Tuesday for a three week's vacation, and visit his mother in Mississippi. It is hinted that he will take unto himself a Miss. lady in wedlock. G. L. Maston is spending his two weeks vacation in fishing, hunting and sleeping. Rev. M. E. Johnson and Rev. Skinner, of Ill, preached at Mt. Zion last Sunday in Res. B. B. B. Johnson's stead. Rev. Skinner left for Colorado monday. Quite an exodus of Lincolnites took advantage of cheap rates to Minneapolis, Minn, on account of G. A. R. Reunion. Among some who went are Misses Goldie Murray, Maude Varnuel, Idi Elderly Meadines Major Moore Florence Potter, Messrs Wesley Luwing, A. L. Williams, John Dekinson, S. P. Westerfield, Sun Grant The Mt. Zion Baptist Church held a rally last Sunday, the amount raised was good. At night a sacred concert was given, which was well attended and enjoyed. Yours, W. W. MOSLLY. RED BIRD. I. T. Editor of The Plaindealer: I see that your paper speaks of every place but the garden spot of the United States for the colored man or negro. Red Bird, L. T., is the place for all intelligent negroes. Others not looked for, as the town must be built before we can get a jail now, as the time has come when the negro must act. We ask him to come to Red Bird, T. T., where he can go on the farm and be independent, come in town on Saturday and trade his produce or exchange it with his brother, go to the bank and transact his own business, go to the postoffice and see negro postmasters and clerks. Everything is done by our own race, good schools run by negroes, look over the minutes and you can see in them something for my son and daughter to do instead of running the streets or stalking on the corner, or say she is going to Mrs. So and so's house am innate, she wants to see her when the girl knows at the same time she is going to meet some water headed dude that could not buy her a tare, much less three meals a day. The young girls should not look at such punheads. We have something else to look after for the man who talks in the soil and does not look like he has just come out of a banana. When you get a town dude you will have to go in the wash tub from Monday morning until Saturday night, and when he knows you have drawn your money he will put in his appearance for it. Now, mothers, try and get the boys and girls on the farm and come to Red Bird. The people here want to see something of Red Bird spoke of in your paper. S. E. HOLTON. TOPEKA, KANSAS. Miss Belle Wiley, who has been spending her vacation with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. G. B. Teupin, will leave for Kansas City, Friday, to attend her training at the Douglas Hospital. Mrs. G. B. Teupin entertained informally last Wednesday evening for her daughter, Miss Belle Wiley, of Kansas City. Mrs. Angeline Holmes entertained a few friends informally at 12 o'clock dinner last Thursday in honor of Miss Belle Wiley of Kansas City, and Mrs. Willie Burton of Chicago. Mrs. Charles Bram will entertain informally at dinner for Miss Belle Wiley, Wednesday evening. WIER. KANSAS. Rev J. T. Crawford, ex pastor of St. John Baptist Church was in Weir on the 8th, and preached two sermons during the day. POINTS OF THE PILES BURNED. Remarkable Case of Spontaneous Ignition Recently Noted. A remarkable case of spontaneous ignition that recently occurred in erecting the walls of the new Rotterdam quay is related by the Technische Dunderschau. Rams had been in use there for some time, which by 180 or 200 strokes per minute caused a steady advance of the piles. The foundation was such that the piles had to be driven through the quicksand down to the solid ground. On withdrawing some piles, the points of the latter were found, owing to the enormous friction, to have been charred entirely and heated to such a point as to begin burning spontaneously on coming in contact with the air; nor could iron shoes prevent this spontaneous ignition. Whe leaving the piles in the ground this ignition would not result in any damage, the charring remaining confined to the surface, and the heat being rapidly carried away in the moist surroundings. 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 polls Southwest. Rats about half the regular fare Pluck means sure success in the Southwest. An illust trated book or two will help you to a better acquaint ance 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, Kus A. M. FULLER, C. F. A., Topke, Kas E. J. GERDON I sharpen Lawn Mowers and repair Gasoline Stoves. Prompt service, good work and satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a triol. 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, Thomas. Home M 624. Bell M 4573. 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 therritory, offers exceedtional oppore as to location and general resources to Negro farmers, orchardists, stock rainers and investors. The adaptability of the soil to growing all kinds of grain, fruits and truck would make a mill and elevator, also a canning factory paying investments. For further information address The Boley Business Mens' Club, Boley, Indian Territory Miss Flossie Mosley. I copy sermons, essays, etc., and would be pleased to do any work you may have in this line. Call at THE PLAINDEALER. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks. very Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 1128 EAST SEVENTH STREET. Entered at the post office at, Tepena as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, AUG. 17, 1906. The article which appeared in the columns of THE PLAINDEALER of July 27th under the heading of Kansas City, Kans. News, reflects upon the officers and members of Eilesta Chapter, O. E. S, and was an injustice and a serious mistake. It was not published with any intent to reflect any discredit upon this order, which is composed of some of the best women that walk under the sun. And this is one of the best Chapters in the jurisdiction of Kansas. The party who sent this article to us for publication without a signature, acted cowardly. The matter should not have appeared in the paper, and THE PLAINDEALER owes an apology to the said Chapter, and will be more careful in the future. The National Negro Business League convened in Atlanta, Ga. August 29-31. All of the railroad have granted a rate of one and one third fare, plus 25 cents, on certificate plan, from all ports as far east as Cheyenne, Wyo. Parties paying full fare to Atlanta, will get a certificate from the point where the ticket was purchased, properly stamped by the agent, good for one third fare returniag. Be sure to ask for a certificate when purchasing a ticket. Also Adams, the transfer agent, will give the matter attention upon your arrival in Atlanta. EMPORIA, KANSAS. Miss Ora Woodson is visiting on Saturday this week. The following attended the Snoy Hall District Association at Alhene, Kansas, last week. Lee Hake, Mrs. L. the Smith, Mrs. Minnie Dougate, Mrs. R. A. Allen and Miss Mac Hain. The State Convention or the Intensive Baptist Chan it was in session from January, August to email Sunday, August 12. About eight delegates were in attendance from various places. Dr. W. N. Coleman, wife and son William left Thursday, August 9, for Albuquerque, New Mexico, where they will remain several months for the doctor's health. Mr. Crutcher, wife and granddaughter, Miss Mabel Cole, left Thursday for Balaña, Kansas, where they will attend a ten days' camp meeting of the Advent church. Miss Mary Coleman visited a few days with Mrs Hallie Wilson Knox, seven miles south of Emporia. Mr. Henry Knox has a fine crop of wheat this year. Mr. Knox is indeed an industrious young man and deserves much praise for his perseverance. Mr. Sam Wilson, one of Emporia's young married men, is progressing nicely on the farm this year. He has a very large crop of wheat and corn ready for the market in a short time. The B. Y. P. U. of the St. James Baptist church reckected how far for the coming year Sunday evening. August 12 President Mr. Frank Taylor, Secretary Miss Mary Coleman, Vice President Miss Carrie Davis ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI Francis Street Baptist Church is building an addition to the church, preparatory to the coming of the association, September 4th. Mr. Ed Haven's sister, Mrs. Lange, of Chicago, is visiting in the city. The Clay Reading Club is proposing fare under the management of Mrs. Ino Clay, a woman in need for great club work. Rev. Cill will accrue to the club next month. One of St. John's most popular girls, Miss John Murganty, will need last week to Mr. Whitney to lar and industry, and Miss Tricia Hughs to visit the mouth of the Law Mrs. Ban Sore as ill at her south sixton in trust. Miss Lither those is and situate her in Bartlett high school She has many friends that were glad of her appointment. BIG MASONIC OUTING! Three Masonic Grand Bodies, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Prince Hall Grand Chaper and Prince Hall Grand Commandery will Picnic Friday, Aug. 24, AT BEAUTIFUL FOREST PARK IN ATCHISON The Masonic Grand Bodies convene on the 20th and will close with an outing on the above date. This will be the gathering of more colored people than has assembled in one city for years. Excursions will be run from Leavenworth, Kansas City, St. Joseph and Topeka. Plenty of everything and a good time for all who desire to attend. Round trip from Topeka 90 Cents Round trip from Topeka 90 Cents Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS THE MUSEUM Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, Sub Normal Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including poetry, orn and Harmony, Drawing (Line Arts and Metrical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-landing, business Course, Scenography and Typesetting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Pain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. --- Excursions from Other Cities MASONIC Grand Bodies, Prince Chaper and Prince Ha y, Aug UL FOREST PARK Cursions from Other C vene on the 20th and will close with ed people than has assembled in one r, St. Joseph and Topeka. Plenty o from Tope "The Cat is Out of the Bag!" A chance for a wide awake woman to make a splendid living. I will send a recipe for making of 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, 200; [Hair Pomade, 1.50] e22 BAY 1-6, Glencoe Fl. Splendid Location, Heathful Climate, Good Invences and Thorough Teachers Enjoy a Big Day with us ```markdown ``` g. 24, IN ATCHISON Cities an outing on the above date. This city for years. Excursions will be of everything and a good time for ka 90 Cents PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. Petty C. Ransdell, plaintiff, v. Jacob F. Sher, and Barbara Buffher, Christ Hensel and Anna Hensel, Jacob Renz and Margarita Renz, Viet Hornung and Mrs. Viet Hornung, intermarried, Magdalina Godbrod and Magdalina Hornung, as if living, and the unknown heirs, devisees, executors, administrators and trustees of John Hornung, Sr., John Hornung, Jr., Ann Hornung, Gottlieb Hornung, Jacob Hornung, Gustav Kutter, Gustavus Kutter, Johanna Kutter, J. Fitzgerald and Charles Wallmon, defendants. The above named defendants and the unknown heirs, devices, executors and administrators and trustees of John Univer Hornung, Sr., John Hornung, Jr., Ann Hornung, Johanna Kutter, Jacob Hornung, Gottlieb Hornung, Gustav Kutter, Anstavne Kutter, J. Fitgerald and Charles Wilmson will take notice that they have been used in the aforesaid court by the said plaintiff and must answer the plaintiff's petition in the above entitled action on or before the 13th day of September, 1909, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against them as prayed or in said petition queting the title of the plaintiff to the following described real estate, to wit. the northwest fractional quarter of section nineteen (16) and the west eighty-six and one half (60) acres of the northwest quarter of section thirty (30), all in town thirteen (13), south, in range fourteen (14) east of the Sixth principal meridian lying and situated in the County of Shawnee and State of Kansas, adjudging that the plaintiff is the absolute owner in the sample thereof, that none of the said defendants have any legal estate or interest therein, and that all of said defendants be barred and enjoined from any interest in, claim or lien upon any estate or any part thereof, and that none of all the said defendants be to be held and vault. Attorney for Paintifl. Attestr I. CUL.F. Seal.) Clerk Dst. Scott. First published August 3 '6. INFORMATION WANTED. Of the whereabouts of Robert Gideon he was born in or near the town of Harrisonville, Cass County, Mo. He was a slave and at the out-break of the war enlisted in the First Kansas Colored Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He may have went by the name of Rhine or McAfee, having been owned by both slave holders and therefore used both names. Any information concerning him or any expense incurred in doing so will be paid by his son, Mr. L. E Gideon, Brocton, Mae., or 392 West Fulton Street, Chicago, Ill. This is his son, who is the owner and originator of Gideon's Lutred Negro Minstrels. He is very anxious to learn the whereabouts of his father, and we hope all who read the article, especially the old timers, will give the careful consideration and investigate to the fittest extent. Mr. Gideon's son is a gentleman of retired feature and wealth. He is one of the leading shepherds of the country, carrying thirty people and has been for years. He and his mother would profit considerable if they could locate him. Hours: Phones 7-10 p.m. H mc 144 2 4 p. m. Ia' 140 7 9 p. m. DR. N. B. FORD, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Two over w. D. K. store, to H. & G. HOWEY PITTSBURG, KANSAS Ironus II mic 164 II" 140 The Great Educational Institution for Kansas ana the West Departments Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Great West Climate, Good In eements offered, The News at Omaha By MAYME FREEMAN JOHNS. PHONE RED 5740. Madames Thorton and Lewis gave a private piano at Lace Minnant last Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Essay Williams entertained a few friends at what Thursday evening at their home, 42 South Twenty-fourth street. Mrs. Hi Washington of Kansas City Mo. was the otef of town guest. Mr. John G. Pegg, our newly appointed inspector of weights and measures, created quote a sth in the scale world when he condemned ten new weights, manufactured by the Dayton Scale Co. of Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Pegg has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the mayor and also to the committee appointed by representatives of several scale manufacturers. Miss Mayme L. Kodogg returned from Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, after a visit of three weeks. Mrs. Joseph M. Goel spent the latter part of the week in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. W. D. Taylor returned Monday from Kansas City, Mo, where he attended the Masonic grand lodge. Mrs. L. Lacy and son, who spent the past two weeks visiting their relatives, Mr. Jns. M. Goff and family, returned to their home in Memphis, Tenn., Monday. Mrs. John W. Long returned Tuesday from Atchison, Kansas. Mr. Leland Washington of Sioux City, Iowa, is spending a few days in the city. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Taylor enjoyed a visit from Topeka relatives Sunday. The Washingtonians held their annual picnic at Hanscom Park, Thursday. Mr. Will Fulcher of Kansas City is an Omaha visitor. Mr. ohn Harris of Aurora, Neb., is visiting his relative, Mr. John A. Weals. Mr. O. G. Smith of Duluth, Mn., is in the city on a business trip. Dr. ames A. Page of Washington D. C will be in the city next week to pay a visit to his brother-in-law, John G. Pegg. Miss Harriett M Welch of Colorado, Ohio, was an Omaha visitor Thursday and Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. D James have 40 housekeeping on North Twenty-fifth st. Mesdames Hick, Golden, Moorit and Roundtree returned from Atkinson, Kansas. Saturday evening. COLUMBIA, MO. Miss Lena Hayden of Springfield, Mo. is visiting Miss B. K. Morrison. Prof. L. W. Emory speaks in the highest terms of the Emory Summer Normal. Mrs Dora Young remains on The Columbia Grocer Company with its leading grocery stores in the city. Mrs Dora Morrison has returned from Springfield where she visited her daughter Mrs M. Hairick. Mrs Mattle Marshall of Chattanooga is visiting her daughter Mr M. McKee. Mrs Muthia Williams is visiting her daughter in Denver. Ms. Idu Schwisch entertained Saturday evening in honor of Miss L. Hayden. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lamme have moved in their beautiful home on West Ash street. After a short visit with Miss Wilfred Williams, Miss Kitsy Townsend returned to her home in Donne Terre, Mo. The Juvenile Musical Concert, under the management of Miss Eulahie Douglas, was quite a success. Mrs A. Mio Fisher entertained Monday in honor of Miss Townsend. Rev. P. C. Crews of the A. M. E. Church is attending the Pentacrestal meeting in Moberly this week. Roy Ridgeway is able to be out again. Prof. J. Z. Mosley has been asked to accept the principalship at Carthage, Mo. Prof. J. B. Coloman and wife returned from Jefferson City, where they have been attneding summer school. Miss B. K. Morison and the Mrs. Douglass are preparing to give another concert in the near future. These young ladies have done much in assisting Rev. Crews to be ready to entertain the Conference, which meets here October 3 FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE THEFROODS Black-Draught Store Number 25 A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer W. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Rancho Ave. L. BIRDND. TOIERKA, KANSAS DELL PHONE 911 MAIN SERVICE HOURS 11:00 A M. 11:00 A P.M. 11:00 A P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Remaining Physician of the Knights or Lad to section. Special Attention to Cases of women and private deceases. Office and Residence, 27 MADISON, 187 O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 921 Kansas Ave. Both Phone 734 Calls answered day and night. Office Hours {2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Residence 1535 Van Buren. Office over Lee's Drug store 921 Kas, Ave Office Hours 8:10 a.m. 2:4 and 8:5 p.m. W.W. CALDWELL, M.D., Physician and Surgeon. Ind. 900 Hall Office 4.1-1 Res. 4.4-4 Office 9:1 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KAN NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. Charles Lyttle left Tuesday evening for a visit in Colorado. Little Thelma Ruth Ashworth is ill at her home on Lane street. Mrs. Linna Russell left Friday for Kansas City to visit her sister, Mrs. Inez Thomas. Mr. Henry Washington left last week for a visit in Californ.a. Miss Mollie Perkins returned Sunday from a three weeks' stay in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Samuel Higgins will return to her home in Lowman Hill next week. Mr. Sherman Huff passed through the city this week, en route to California. Remember the excursion from Topeka to Atchison on the 24th. Miss Flossie Mosely, one of the employees in this office, will spend Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City Misses Anna and Jessie Chiles Bessie Moss and Kate Hoe will visit in Omaha, Nebr. Mrs. William Crutcher returned this week, after spending several months in Georgia and Kentucky. The Tabernacle held a memorial meeting last Sunday in celebration of the twelfth anniversary of its organization. Misses Cyrenla Smith, Grace McConnell and Carrie Etherly left Wednesday for Kansas City to visit friends. Mrs. Laura Thompson attended the Primitive Baptist association at Emporia last week. She reports to meeting as being a grand success. Mrs. Stamps and Mrs. Link and daughters, Enud and Inez, spent a few days at Lassa Dora farm, the guests of Mrs. W. H. Washington and daughter. Miss Armabel Radford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Radford, left last week for Clarksville, Tenn. to visit relatives. The Taborian barquet given at the hall on Thirteenth and Quincy streets last week, was quite a success Mrs. Lula Garrett of 1109 Pine street entertained Monday afternoon from three to six complimentary to Miss Carway at Arkville, Tenn. About fifty guests caused during the afternoon. Everybody get ready for Atchison August 20-24 Greatest gathering of colored people in the history of Atchison Grand session of Masonic bodies. Outing at Forest Park. . Every Heart=Ache Every pain in the breast, difficult breathing, palpitation, fluttering or dizzy spell means that your heart is straining itself in its effort to keep in motion. This is dangerous. Some sudden strain from overexertion or excitement will completely exhaust the nerves, or rupture the walls or arteries of the heart, and it will stop. Relieve this terrible strain at once with Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. It invigorates and strengthens the heart nerves and muscles, stimulates the heart action, and relieves the pain and misery. Take no chances; make your heart strong and vigorous with Dr. Miles' Heart Cure. "I suffered fortily with heart disease. I have been treated by different physicians for my trouble without results. I went to a physician in Memphis, who claimed that I had dropy of the heart. He put the X-ray on me, and in connection with his medicine he came near making a finish of me. Some time before this a Mr. Young, of St. Louis, was in our town. He saw my condition, and recommended Dr. Miles Heart Care to me. I gave it little attention until my return from Memphis, when I concluded to try it, and am pleased to my three bottles cured me. CHARLES GOOWICH Caruthersville Ma. Dr. Miles Heart Care is sold by your druppist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it fails he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Mrs. Sherman Huff of Chicago' is visiting her husband's parent, Mr. and Mrs. Huff on East Tenth street. She will also visit her parents at Paxico. Every one who wants a big day outing, get ready for Atchison Friday, August 24th. Mssonic Grand bodies in session—Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery. On Aug 24th an excursion will be ran to Atchison for 90 cents round trip, on account of the big Masonic outing at the close of the Grand Lodge which opens there on the 20th. Mrs. Joseph Brasher entertained at six o'c ock dinner Monday evening, complimentary to Mrs. M. J. Bertha and daughters, Marie and Rose Ethel, and Mrs. J. W. Marshall of La Janta, Colo. All persons having items of news for THE PLAINFALER may telephone 1071 Main, Bell phone. We desire to have news of sickness, visitors deaths, births, marriages. J. W. Jackson and Henry Jackson, two prominent and prosperous men of Warfield passed through the city Sunday, en route to St. Paul to attend the reunion. They will be absent about thirty days St. Simon's Episcopal church gave a social Friday evening, August 10th, at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Childers. During the evening a program was rendered, which was short, but entertaining. Refreshments were served, from which a neat sum was realized. Messrs. W. A. Eilott of Emporia, and Woodie Jocobs of Kansas City, Mo., Sundayed in the city, guests of Miss Hazel Washington. The Imperial Art club met Monday at Mrs. E. Ridley's, and presented a beautiful souvenir spoon to Mrs. M. A. Bertha, one of their number who left Tuesday for California Mr. R. V. Ridley has purchased a beautiful residence on Morris avenue. Mr. Ridley has been an employee of the Santa Fe company for years, and with the assistance of his energetic wife and sons, has saved an account of several thousands, and bought some nice property. He is the treasurer of the Masonic Bldg. association, and also has charge of the building fund of the first african Baptist church. Tour subscribers in Kansas City: Mrs. Idia Patterson Gayden on State Street between Fifth and Sixth, is co respondent and a not of This Lodge a Plaidrailed Partnow having news for the same we, please call on her or call her by 'phone, 215 West, at Patterson and Gayden's. Mr. A. H. Early of Oklahoma is in the city visiting Sergeant Benjamin Arms. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. OFFICE: 18 West Okmulgee Avenue. Muskogee, Indian Territory. CAPITAL, $100,000. A SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have proven their ability to succeed in business, and conducted on a sound business basis according to the regular business customs applicable to that particular business is about all that any THINKING MAN would wish. WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Houses, Household Goods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grain, Fuges, Wagers, Farcets, Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, President. [H. N. JCHNSON, Secretary. J. E. JOHNSCN, Gen. Mgr. Miss Laura Dorsey, after spending two months in the city, returned to her home in Kansas City. Mr. J. H. Bowser of Chicago, after spending several days visiting in Topeka and Kansas City, returned home. Mrs. D. E. Overr and daughter of Garnett are in the city visiting relatives. Rev. Fishback returned this week from a trip East, where he has been engaged in mission work. Mrs. Robert Bell has returned from Nashville, Tenn., where she attended the funeral of her father. Miss Laura Anderson of Leavenworth will visit friends in Topeka next week. Miss Mae Jordan is on the sick list this week. Miss Hester Hawkins left Tuesday for Springfield, Mo., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Williams. Mr. Lee Anderson made a business trip to Wichita Thursday. James Brown returned from his vacation Sunday evening. He visited Wichita, Manhattan, Hutchinson and EmpoHena. is looking much rested, and says he had a fine time. Meadames Giles Elliott and Dan Wicks of Emporia are the guests of Miss Nellie Ellis. J. H. Scott returned from Enid, Okla., where he has been looking after his wheat crop. He owns 80 acres of the finest land in that part of the country and raised over 600 bushels of wheat on 39 acres. Young men follow. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Parkins entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perkins. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Bass. Mr. and Mrs. Vermont Landers; Miss Selina Small and Miss Grace Hudleson. All enjoyed themselves very much. Mrs. P. Tolbert entertained at five o'clock dinner Mrs. George R. benson of Watonga Okla, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Wimbush of Chicago, Mrs. Sandwich of Kansas City and Mrs. Green scale of this city, Mr. Tolbert being an old waiter, everything was served in the latest, you kno Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Kamssey gave a reception yesterday afternoon from two until six, complimentary to Miss Lane of Baxter Springs. --- EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. Educational day was observed with special interest at St. John last Nabbath. The pastor delivered a sermon at 11 a.m. from the text, "This one Thing I Do," to a large and appreciative audience. If we are to judge from the attention and comments given. At 8 p.m. an excellent congregation was instructed and edified by those who took part on the program. The receipts for education, however, small for so great and such an intelligent congregation as St. John's. On Monday evening the sewing circle held a call meeting for the purpose of hearing the final report of the treasurer, Mrs. James Biettha, who, with her two daughters, left this week to join the other members of her family in Oakland, Cal. The officers of the church have planned to hold a three nights symposium during the last week in August for the benefit of the pastor. The Allen League of C. E. held an interesting business meeting on Tuesday evening. The several committees made reports, which showed the work in good condition. On Monday evening, the 20th meet, the citizens of Topeka will have the opportunity of hearing a lecture at St. John's from Rev Mr. Gregg, who has just returned from Africa, where he spent two years among the natives. Don't fail to hear the interesting lecture. The last is our reply for this conference year times of tomorrow and every one is expected to be in line and to do final duty. At 11 a.m. the pastor will speak upon the subject, "True Kiches," and at 8 p.m. the subject will be "Ily Kingdom Come." PROCLAMATION HEAR WE AND GOVERN YOURSELF. Annual Convention of the M. W. Prince Hall Kansas and Jurisdiction will convene in the day, August 22, 1906, at the hour of 9 o'clock. It is the duty of all Worshipful Man- sion. No lodge can be represented by pro- bers. A full and complete report of the accordance with the regulations on page your report should be in the hands of I desire to call your special attentio- All money's belonging to that fund are 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 tie. Brethren, come prepared to tell the of the craft. All claims against the Grand Lodge session. Kindly cause this Proclamation to be until the Grand Lodge. Done by order of the M. W. Grand Leavenworth, Kansas, this last day of J. J. H. CHILDES, Grand Secretary. LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS PREFAR Your attention is especially called annual return to Grand Lodge. See to it, awarded, that you write plainly and with spelling names in order that they may readings. Read your blank returns caref- by the instructions printed thereon. We are sending you two blank reu- the Grand Secretary. AND GOVERN YOURSELves ACCORDINGLY of the M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge A. Production will convene in the city of Atchison 1906, at the hour of 9 o'clock, A. M. of all Worshipful Masters and Wardens that can be represented by proxie except by one complete report of the workings of your Lodge the regulations on page 54, regulation 10, which should be in the hands of the Grand Secretary. All your special attention to the Widows are engaged to that fund are now due and should See to it, Brethren, that this department fare and a third will be secured on all railroads this up in your Lodge and communities vision that day buy a ticket one way and get some prepared to tell the Grand Lodge somet against the Grand Lodge must be presented to see this Proclamation to be read in your Lodge Lodge. Order of the M. W. Grand Master, at his office annexes, this 1st day of July, 1906. A. M. W. W. Secretary. INSTRUCTIONS PREPARED BY THE GRAND Lodge is especially called to the filling out of the Grand Lodge. See to it that every question write plainly and with ink. Great care should be order that they may appear correctly in your blank returns carefully before filing and the printed thereon. Sending you two blank returns. Fill out one re- mary. HEAR YE AND GOVERN YOURSELVES ACCORDINGLY: The 31st Annual Convention of the M. W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Kansas and Jurisdiction will convene in the city of Atchison, Kansas, Wednesday, August 22, 1906, 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. LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS PREPARED BY THE GRAND SECRETARY. 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 filing and that be guided by the instructions printed thereon. We are sending you two blank returns. I will cut one and send a copy to the Grand Secretary Servides first-class—Four doors from postoffice—Good, Clean, BEDS. Buse to and from all trains A. W. BLANTYRE, HILL CITY, KANSAS. Oak Leaf Hotel Fast Mide Katy Railroad DFNIS HICKS, 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. W. H. LUCAS, Photographer. 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. --- City Hotel and CAFE WES ACCORDINGLY: The 31st Annual Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of the city of Atchison, Kansas, Wednesday, October, A. M. matters and Wardens to attend this session except by one of its own mem- workings of your Lodge is required in 1844, regulation 10, of the Fly-Laws — the Grand Secretary by August 10th, to the Widows and Orphans Fund. Now due and should be in the hands that this department fall not behind secured on all railroads on the certifi- and communities. See that all who meet one way and get a certificate. Grand Lodge something for the good must be presented and settled at this read in your Lodge at every session Master, at his office, in the city of July, 1906. A. M. WILSON, Grand Master. LED BY THE GRAND SECRETARY. To the filling out of the blanks for your that every question is properly annot. Great care should be exercised in appear correctly in our printed probably before filing and that be guided forms. I will cut one and send a copy to Z. mollton is the man who has your interest atent. Pay a little downr and the rest on the installment plan and wear your goods while they are in reason. 110 E. Sixth street. Dr.P.Holmes, Dr.P.Holmes, Regular Medical Physician with Thirty Years of Experience in the United States. A GREAT DIVINE HEALER. With 25 years Experience. You Must See Him. He will cure you at a distance of one hundred yards. Will relieve any one of fever and Chille in five minutes. Will cure you of all diseases, Old Sorcer, Toothache, Cramp Colic, Rheumatism, Nervous Troubles, Loose and Stiff Joint—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, 1901, I brought in Barrell, I Brooks, Texas, back to life. Try Meand You Will HOURS AT EACH OFFICE. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. 31 a.m. James St. Kansas City, Kane 12:30 to 5 p.m. 1613 Cottage St. Kansas City, Mo. The Western Negro Press Association will hold it next annual meeting in the city of Colorado Springs Colo. on September 20 and 21, 1906. All newspapers west of the Mississippi are requested to send representatives. All business men are requested to participate in the meeting. This session will be one of the most important meetings ever held, and will be of very great importance to the race. Matters of very great importance to the race in the great West will be under consideration, and as we are nearing another presidential contest, it is important that we exchange views now. We urge that a large attendance be present at this meeting. All communications regarding room should be addressed to D.B. Ford, Chairman Reception Committee Rate of one fare from Missouri River points will be on sale Sept. 16th good until Sept. 30th. W. H. DUNCAN, President, Colorado Springs, Colo. NICK CHILLE, Chairman Executive Committee, Topeka, Kans. W. H. TWINE, Secretary, Muskegee, Indian Territory, All papers paper copy. NAT'L. NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Seventh Annual Session to Be Held In Atlanta, Ga, Aug 11th. The railroads of the United States have granted a rate of a rate and a third, plus 25 cents on the certificate plan, for the round trip from all points as far west as Chayenne, Wyoming, and all points on Colorado to the Seventh Annual Session of the National Nebula Business League at Atlanta, Ga., August 20, 30 and 4, 1900 Delegates paying full toll rates going to Atlanta and who hold certificates of the standard form properly executed and stamped by the agents at the starting point will be sold tickets for the return journey under the rules and regulations later matter set forth, at one third of the first class limited fare, plus 25 cents on the route traveled in going to Atlanta, as specified on the certificates. Rubber and regulator: I each delegate dealing to wait himself or the required re-must purchase a first-class ticket (other limited or unlimited) to Allora at the regular tandem rate and at the same time present from the ticket agent a certificate of the standard form properly executed and stamped by said agent I am through ticket cannot be secured at starting point, the delegate should purchase to the most convenient point at which such ticket can be obtained and there in purchase through to the plate at meeting, procuring a standard certificate from each agent from whom a ticket is purchased, and presenting all of the certificates to the special agent at the Victoria meeting. be sure and ask for certificates when purchasing tickets. 2. It is absolutely necessary, that certificates be procured indicating that full fare has been paid for going passage and also indicating the routes traveled in going to the place of meeting. No refund of can be expected because of failure to secure such certificates. 3. Certificates must be signed with ink by the transportation agent or the national business league on Thursday. August 10, certifying that 100 or more delegates holding properly receipt 1 certificates or the standard form have been in attendance at the meeting. Each certificate must the size of the special agent. 4. A certificate will be honored for reduced return ing which evidences that less than 75 cents was paid for the going ticket. 5. No certificate will be honored which was granted from the agent at starting point one-three days prior to the date given for the commencement of the meeting. Sunday not included, except that when a meeting is held at distant relat which the regular amount limit are more than three days certificate will be located which is provided more than three days prior to the date used for the commencement of the meeting provided with a certificate was pro mot within the number of days it is provided in regular one way until it appears from the station at which certi ate was presented at place of meeting. Sale of tickets begins saturday. August 25, tickets to return journey may be purchased upon including Tuesday. September 4th. No certificate will be honored which shows the purchase of a ticket for the anything treats at y. on Agent. Mrs. Julia Hawkins and Mrs. Manta Smith were on the back list last week. Mrs. Pina Mulison is spending a few days in the country with her mother. Rex Rivers was in the city a few days last week. ANNUA PROCLA PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAP STATE OF KANSAS PROCLAMATION and Chapter, R. A. M. AS AND JURISDICTION AS AND JURISDICT LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, JULY 1, 1904 the Twenty-eighth Annual Grand Convocation of of Royal Arch Masons for Kansas and Jurisdiction macle of Atchison Chapter No. 9, in the city of Monday in the month of August, 1906, being the Chapter will assemble promptly at 9:30 o'clock are requested to fill out the enclosed blank return one "return" to the Grand Secretary, together with of Grand Revenue at 50 cents per capita, together may be due the Grand Chapter; also furnish the the officers elected for the ensuing year on or be- Officers are requested to assemble promptly in and Chapter shall not be delayed. to see that all returns are made out properly and and regular standing are entered upon the roll. Chapter No. for de- See that this amount of arrearage is the Grand Secretary prior to the opening of the AND COMPANIONS OF ..... CHAPTER NO ..... This will inform you that the Twenty-eighth the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Ma- tion will convene in the Tabernacle of Atchison Atchison, Kansas, on the third Monday in the mo- 20th day thereof. The Grand Chapter will asse- n a. m. All Subordinate Chapters are requested to fill in duplicate, and at once send one "return" to the a check covering the amount of Grand Revenue as with such other moneys as may be due the Grat Grand Secretary with a list of the officers elected fore July 27, 1906. Representatives and Grand Officers are reque- order that the work of the Grand Chapter shall be High Priests are cautioned to see that all reu- that all Companions in good and regular standing. There is due from..... See that all inquent Grand Revenue $..... See that all duly collected and forwarded to the Grand Secreta- Grand Chapter. This will inform you that the Twenty-eighth Annual Grand Convocation of the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for Kansas and Jurisdiction will convene in the Tabernacle of Atchison Chapter No. 9, in the city of Atchison, Kansas, on the third Monday in the month of August, 1906, being the 20th day thereof. The Grand Chapter will assemble promptly at 9:30 o'clock a.m. All Subordinate Chapters are requested to fill out the enclosed blank return in duplicate, and at once send one "return" to the Grand Secretary, together with a check covering the amount of Grand Revenue at 50 cents per capita, together with such other moneys as may be due the Grand Chapter; also furnish the Grand Secretary with a list of the officers elected for the ensuing year on or before July 27, 1906. Representatives and Grand Officers are requested to assemble promptly in order that the work of the Grand Chapter shall not be delayed. High Priests are cautioned to see that all returns are made out properly and that all Companions in good and regular standing are entered upon the roll. There is due from..... Chapter No. ..... for delinquent Grand Revenue $..... See that this amount of arrearage is duly collected and forwarded to the Grand Secretary prior to the opening of the Grand Chapter. Done by order of Prince Hall Grand Chapter. W. B. CARTER, Grand Secretary, Leavenworth, Kansas. C. E. LDT1: Grand High Priest. W. B. CARTER, Grand Secretary, Leavenworth, Kansas. C. E. LDT1: Grand High Priest. worth, Kansas. ANNUAL PROCLAMATION Free Hall Grand Commandery, Knights Templar. State of Kansas and Jurisdiction. ANNUAL PROCLAMATION Prince Hall Grand Commandery Knights Templar. State of Kansas and Jurisdiction. GREETING: The Thirteenth Annual Grand Entrance Hall Grand Commandry of the State of Kansas and the asylum of Atchison Commandry on the third Tuesday, 1900, being the 21st day thereof. The Grant promptly at 9:30 a.m. Subordinate Commandrys are requested to file applicable, sending one copy to the Grand Treasurer, and such other money as may be due to the Grand Commandrys are requested to furnish the Orders elected on or before July 6, 1900. All Reprints are earnestly requested to be present promptly, at request. The Officers of Subordinate Commandrys are examination read. Annual Grand Encampment of the Prince State of Kansas and Jurisdiction will convene in andry on the third Tuesday in the month of Aug- thereof. The Grand Commandry will assemble are requested to fill the enclosed returns in du- Grand Treasurer, together with Grand Revenues due to the Grand Commandry, to furnish the Grand Recorder the list of all 6. 1900. All Representatives and Grand Officers present promptly, at the Grand Commander's se- ate Commandrys are ordered to have this pro- gram at the office of the Grand Commandry. GREETING:—The Thirteenth Annual Grand Encampment of the Prince Hall Grand Commandry of the State of Kansas and Jurisdiction will convene in the asylum of Atchison Commandry on the third Tuesday in the month of August, 1900, being the 21st day thereof. The Grand Commandry will assemble promptly at 0:30 a.m. Subordinate Commandrys are requested to fill the enclosed returns in duplicate, sending one copy to the Grand Treasurer, together with Grand Revenues and such other money as may be due to the Grand Commandry. Commandrys are requested to furnish the Grand Recorder the list of all officers elected on or before July 0, 1900. All Representatives and Grand Officers are earnestly requested to be present promptly, at the Grand Commander's request. The Officers of Subordinate Commandrys are ordered to have this proclamation read. In open Commandry, done at the office of the Grand Commandry, city of Wichita, 1st day of July, 1900. going journey more than two days after the date fixed for the commencement of the meeting. 7. No certificate will be honored unless presented during the time that the meeting is in session, or within three days (Sunday not included) after the day fixed for the adjournment of the meeting. 8. The ticket for the return journey will be limited to continuous passage by the first train leaving place of meeting after purchase. 9. Certificates will not be honored by conductors. They must be presented to ticket agents. 10. Neither certificate nor tickets furnished on account of the meeting are transferable, and if presented by any other persons than the original purchasers, they will not be honored, but will be forfeited. Do Not Be Jim Crowed Afro American passengers on roads entering the new terminal station at Atlanta are not allowed to use the front entrance, but are compelled to enter and leave the station through a junction side door, so it is important that when you buy your ticket to demand that it reads its either of the following railroads into Atlanta: Sebastian Air Line Railway Louisville and Nashville Railroad Toughee Railroad WHAT THERE IS NO PIMP ON ENTRANCE It is the wish of the officers and members of the Executive committee of the national business league that the above information gets the widest possible publicity, without expense to the league. Thinking you may be for anything you may be to advance the interests of the league. Transportation Agent. LAWRENCE, KANSAS The Uckhst Club gave a moonlight pint on the 10th day of August which was composed of the numbers of the TO THE HIGH FRIEST GREETING:— MOG MOVIS VENCI club numbering about 13 or 20. Each member had invited two friends which made up about two express loads and they went down the country about five miles to Mr. and Mrs. Carson's, where they had a grand time. The Mayhew band also went with them, and they furnished some very nice music for the occasion. They also had their baskets of lunch while hthey spread after they got there. The chairman of the committee was Mrs. Reed, and Mrs. Copeland assisted her. Mr. G. Copeland and Mr. J. W. Fishback made the arrangements for the transportation to the plane grounds. All had a grand time, and the guests started for him about 11 o'clock. The club is doing fine so far this year, and we hope that Mrs. Reed will be able to make it more successful than ever, with the assistance of the members who are interested. X. Y. Z. LARNED. KANSAS There was aponic given by the C. M. L. church last Thursday evening. Mr. Alex Jones was purchased a swell turn out Chris Fox and P. Arthur were visitors at the Smith home Sunday. Mrs. M. R. Madison is on the sick list. Rev. G. M. Gregg or Western uni- versity is expected to arrive in the city in a few days to be the guest of W. Smith. James Crews has returned from Denver, where he went for his health. His mother, Mrs. P. M. Crews, who has been at his bedside for three weeks, will re- turn to Kansas City soon. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Mr. II Vance, one of Hutchinson's old sellers, died Aug. 5th. He was born in Woodford county, Kentucky. He joined the G. M. E. church in 1891 and has lived a Christian life since. He leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn him. Mrs. E. Plumer gave a lawn social Wednesday evening and a large crowd attended. Dr. J. M. Baskett received a license for medical studies last week. Rev. M. I. Jones is looking for his wife home soon. He says he can not bait much longer. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS THE GRAND RALLY OF THE STARS AT THE CHILDREN'S CITY, KANSAS. The grand rally of the St. James A. M. E. church on Aug. 5 proved a success. The various companies engaged in the rally reported a follow-up. Santa Fe company, ..... $43.00 Rock Island, ..... $4.00 Denver Shortline, ..... $25.00 Union Pacific, ..... $18.00 Missouri Pacific ..... $14.00 Elise, ..... $12.00 Millin & Alley, ..... $12.00 New York Central ..... $11.00 Total, ..... $167.52 The collections from other sources added to this made a grand total of $174.70. This pays all in laborness, and the mortgage will be bound August 28. Quite an number of people war down from Winter L. Sunday. Mrs. Belle smothers his returned from the grand lodge of Iastern Stu at Kansas City last week. ALBUOUERQUE. N. M. 1. O. Mason left last Thursday for a visit to Denver and Pueblo. Henry Brumkett has gone to Jemas Springs for several weeks. 2. Thouston has taken charge of Mr. Brumkett's butler shop while the latter is away. Miss Hope and daughter left last week for a trip. Miss Amethia Jasper returned last week from Colorado Springs, where he was sent to a college to the Methodist Sunday school. She reports a pleasant time. OTTAWA. KANSAS Ottawa, Kan., Aug. 13, 1900. Mr. Nick Clark, Business Manager The Plindetler, Topka, Kansas. Don Sullivan now postoring the third Baptist church of Ottawa. I am a constant reader of your valuable paper but not a subscriber. I frequent the home of hundreds in my weekly towings that are subscribers and admirers of your valuable paper. I am entertaining large audiences every week in the various towns and I likewise find a goodly number who do not take the Plindetler. I would like to see The Plindetler in the home of every rice loving migro in Kuntsis and even out of the state. Miss Martha Chayborne is your contributor from Ottawa, and is also a member of my church. She is now who humpered as a newsletter by having to assist the large family of which she is a member. Now if you will arrange some way to encourage this lady, by assisting her with stationery and stamper or to donate her the Plumbet with out remuneration on her part, as she is your correspondent, I know that Ottawa can furnish you some interesting news spiritually, financially, politically and otherwise. When she don't send in the news as the people thing she should do, they outsize her, and yet she lets to open her own pocketbook and pay for paper and stamps and also pay her subscription as anyone else. You see, Mr. Chiles, the predicament in which she is placed, shall do my utmost toward getting a wider circulation in Ottawa and Franklin county for the Plaintiff. Don't think me mad, someone. I am anxious to see your paper in every handlet. I admire again, and this is no flattery, your fearless denunciation of the wrongs perpetrated upon the race, likewise the evils existing in the race, God help you in tearing down these strongholds. YOUTH FOR GOD AND HUMANITY. JAS. L. WASHINGTON, Minister Third Baptist Church, Ottawa. COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS Miss Joane Bailey was in town last Monday. Think she purchased a new hat. Mrs Wm. P. Ray and Mrs. Burns are visiting on Fourmile this week. Mrs Burdane's trial is set for the 15th of which Lawyer Guy will act as prosecuting attorney. Tom Harden was in town on business last Monday. Our children are all anxiously preparing for school. The hear Miss Bennett is coming to teach N. guge stam shud infw Mrs I. L. Tyler who was the dk gate to the grand badge of Eastern Star with Mrs Mary Stewart and Mrs. G. W. Williams, has returned home. Mrs Patron Goodwin, Lily Young La l H Washington, Mt G. W. Austin and others went to Pittsburgh on the 9th. Mrs Punlow went to Yah, Kan last tuesday. Rev. C G Tutt of Oswego preached at St John Baptist Church Sunday. Mrs. S. A Kinnell has returned from Neosho, Mo., where she has been ar- --- OVERMYER, THE FLOPPER Has Been on Every Side of Every Public Question. And has belonged to Every Political Party ever Organised in his Name. Except the Socialist—Little to Join that Before the Present Campaign is ever—Bryan Ben turns his Santa To Face—Why Doesn't He turn in his other Railroad Passes—Karria buys a Vannant lot of Lawrence—Doe he intend to pitch a Tent there for the Summer—Other Matter of Interest. --- David Overmyer, the democratic nominee for attorney general of Kansas, has started out on what his friends say will be a "whirlwind campaign" of the state. Overmyer began his "whirlwind campaign" at Mound City. His most interesting statement in a two hour speech was a characterization of Gov. Hooch as an "irresolute angleworm." This from David Overmyer known to notoriously in Kansas as a republican, anti-prohibitionist, prohibitionist, stalwart democrat, fusion democrat, gold standard democrat, free silver democrat, friend of the railroads, fee of the railroads and all round political lightning change artist. It has been well said of David Overmyer that he has at some time been right on every political question that has ever been before the people of Kansas. He has been on all sides of all questions and now occupies a position on the prohibition question that is exactly the opposite to the course he has pursued throughout all his previous public life. Overmyer is this year one of the chief spirits of the democratic campaign to elect Col. W. A. Harris, of Chicago, governor of Kansas. Overmyer is also making his campaign on a platform pledging both he and Harris to rigid enforcement of the prohibitory law. In 1854 Overmyer was a candidate for governor on a straight democratic ticket, running on a resubmission platform. L. D. Lewelling, two years before elected governor by the democrats and populists combined, was a candidate for election on the populist ticket. W. A. Harris was a candidate on the same ticket with Lewelling for congressman-at-large. Overmyer opposed both. On the straight ticket with Overmyer was J. G. Lowe as a democratic candidate for congressman at large. Overmyer and Lowe polled sufficient democratic votes to bring the defeat of Lewelling and Harris and elect E. N. Morrill and R. W. Blue. It was openly charged throughout the campaign that Overmyer was not honest in his candidacy, that he hoped only to bring about the defeat of the populists. Immediately after the election at which Lewelling was defeated the Topeka edition of the Ottawa Journal, edited by E. H Snow, and the official organ of Kansas populism, contained the following comment regarding a statement made by Overmyer that he was satisfied with the result of the election: "While Dave Overmyer did not get elected governor of Kansas there seems to be a pretty general understanding that he pulled the leg of the republicans for about as much as the salary would amount to. No wonder he is satisfied with the result." The populist party never recovered from the defeat administered to it in 1894. In 1897 the flailing touches to the pops were put on through the treachery of W. A. Harris, H. P. Farrally, W. H. Ryan and Balle Waggener, who caused the defeat of the maximum freight legislation the pops had promised the people. The destruction of the populist organization in Kansas can largely be attributed to Harris. Overmyer, Farrell, Ryan and Waggener, the very men who are now running the democratic party in Kansas and asking the assistance of the very populists they so shamelessly betrayed and deceived in 1894 and 1897. Harris, Overmyer, Farrelly and Ryan are now bound together by a common hope that they may gain control of public business in Kansas and distribute political pie to the famishing democrats who co-operated with them in the destruction of populism. There is no probability that they will again be placed in positions where they may betray the people of Kansas. Overmyer, who for years has blown hot and cold on all political propositions, who has attempted to be all things to all men, can not deceive the voters by speaking of Gov. Hoch as an "irresolute angleworm." RETURNS ONE PASS. But Ryan Molds on to the Roll Caught with the Goods on Him. W. H. Ryan, chairman of the democratic state central committee, has been soared into returning his Santa Fe railroad pass to Judge 'W. R. Smith, the general solicitor of the Santa Fe, who gave it to him. Ryan was given a Santa Fe pass after his election as chairman at a meeting of candidates and committeemen at which it was decided that the railroad pass is an unmixed evil which the democrats will prohibit if they succeed in their purpose to elect Col. Harris, of Chicago, as governor of Kansas. Ryan gleefully accepted the Santa Fe pass and was mighty glad to get it. He used it without reservation until republican newspapers discovered the difference between democratic promises and democratic practice. Of course Ryan did not intend to have tending the grabd lodge. The A. M. E. Church rendered a program on the 12th. Each church is requested to raise a certain amount of money. There was a Republican club organized in Wear last week, named the 20th Century Republican Club. Mrs. Susie Anderson gave birth to a one daughter on the 8th. 101A. KANSAS. Rev. L. C. Newby of the A. M. E. church has changed the order of services for Sunday evening the balance of the year. There will be a programe rendered. It is said by those who are in the position to know that the said church is in better condition on all lines now than it has been for years. During this conference year some back debts have been paid off including the payment of the current expenses and the trustees have deposited $33 as this year's product. There have also been forty members added to the fold. It is the aim of the pastor to keep his sheep abreast with the pending conditions since this is a progressive period Rev. L. W. Harris of Garnett passed through the city last week en route to Independence, Kan. While in the city he was the guest of Rev. Gordon and wife. On last Tuesday afternoon, July 31st, Mrs. Bell Sims departed this life. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church, Revs. Newly and Gordon officiating. The services at the Second Baptist church last Sunday was unusually good. The pastor, Rev. Gordon, was in his highest and preached a strong sermon. The subject of his sermon was "Work out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling". Prof. Hawkins of Fort Scott, was in the city last Sunday the guest of his sister, Mrs. A. Booker. Come to the G. A. R. on Thursday evening, August 9th, and see the remarriage of Miss Alice Roosevelt. NICODEMUS. KANSAS The annual celebration of the farmers of Nicodemus was held at Mr. Scruggs grove August 1st. It was the grandest affair ever held by the farmers. Every farmer's wife and child appeared in his best and had a fine time. There was music, speaking and entertainments of all kinds. One of the most intelligent speeches ever made was given by Prof. Carter of the Topeka Industrial Institute. His subject was "The Claim of the Negro. He related an intelligent antidote about the Negro band marching through Georgia and about the whites playing marching through Georgia to a colored celebration. They fought when no white man would fight. He spoke about the great stand of the black boys in blue, about far off in Hatli when those brave black men fought for freedom. There were visitors and strangers from all of the surrounding countries. The white people joined in and tried to help make this a grand affair. The people of Nicodemus have made wonderful progress in farming and educating some of the best farmers. The country is level, the soil is fertile and the crops are good. If there are any four young men that are expecting to become farmers, this is the place to go. We wish to praise the farmers as to their progressiveness and men of the west, all we can say is to go on, your labor is being crowned with success. A few years ago you had just started out, your homes were built out of sod, but today frame and stone houses are taking their places and now you are living independent. PITTSBURG. KANSAS. Miss Mary Pickens returned home Saturday from Kansas City and reported a nice time. The sisters of Mt. Hebren church gave a grand entertainment last week and raised $13. Mr. Samuel Galloway of Yale was a visitor in Pittsburg Sunday. Payne's military band will play the 4th of August in Neosha, Mo. Mrs. Robins is at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Riley Johnson. Mrs. Robert Martin left last Thursday for Coffeyville, Kans. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H. Martin is very sick. Rev. W. Britt preached an able sermon Sunday night. His text was from Luke 20th chapter and the 23d verse. Mrs. Will Alexander is home visiting her mother. M. Piekens reports he fode to goats in Kansas City. Wouldn't Take the Office. Patrick Plunkett, a well known man of Portland, Ne., wish it to be elected an officer of some well known society. The numbers having brombed one day, he proclaimed "I nominate Patrick Plunkett. Seeing that nobody now; he again appears and said: "I secret the motion." But still they failed to notice him. The time he cried out. "But be d—d if I take it." MISSOURI MASONS MEET. The Masonic Grand Lodge of Missouri convened in its fortyth annual session at Kansas City last Wednesday morning. This was the largest gathering of Masons since the organization of the Grand Lodge. Over 300 representatives were present besides past masters and past grand officers. The sessions were held in the Christian church, the Masonic temple being inscribed for such large numbers. Grand Master C. J. Williams is an excellent presiding officer, fair in his rulings, and means business from start to finish. So progressive are the Masons of Missouri that they have purchased a $1,000 home for disabled and infirm Masons. The property is located near Booneville, and consists of eight acres of land and a 14 room house. The Widows' and Orphans' Fund has increased from $9000 to $18,000 per year at $4 per capita. The following grand officers were elected; G.M, C.J. Williams, D. G.M., T.A. Jordan; Sr. G.W. Lewis Routt; Jr. G.W., G.C. Kimbrough; G. Treas, R. T. Cole; G. Sec'y, J H.Pelham Jefferson C.ty will be the next place of meeting The parade Thursday afternoon and the competitive drill and grand march at Convention hall at night was a great demonstration. More than 500 Knights Templar and Masons were in the parade, which was headed by Jackson's Military band of Topeka. There were seven other bands heading the different divisions. The contest for the best drilled team of Knights was participated in by Cyrene Commandery, No. 3, Wm Reynolds, Capt Gen, which was awarded the first prize, Emanuel Commandery, J. L. Miner, Capt Gen, which received second prize, Fair West, under Capt. Gw. W. I. Bradford, has just recently re-organized and gave an excellent drill. FREDONIA, KANS. Miss. Martha Coleman, wife of O. Coleman, is reported to sick and very low. OPTAWA, KANS. The picnic given at McBrien's Beach, by the Third Baptist chukid, and A. M. E. church, at Friday, was well attended. Miss Dolly Gordon from Ptole, is here visiting relatives and friends. Prof. Gregg, former missionary to Africa, preached at the morning and evening services last Sunday at the A. M. E. church. He also lectured Monday night. Mendames A Seymore and B. Clayberne were down from Lawrence, visiting relatives and friend Sunday and Monday. Miss Ida Washington, from Chicago, is here, visiting her mother, Mrs M. Washington and friends. F. Webster and wife, of Kansas City, were down visiting her mother, Mrs. D. McCloud. E. Webster and wife, of Kansas City, were here on business Sunday. Services were largely attended last Sabbath at the Third Baptist church. Services began promptly at 11 a.m. James L. Washington, pastor, preached on the subject, "A Religious Deerter." Sunday School was largely attended and wa in session promptly at 12:30 p. r President Wilson of the I. P. U. was absent on a visit to nett, and Thomas Simpson, of S. S., officiated in his al At p. m. Devotional exer gan preparatory to preach pastor discussed the su' Water of Life," and with new vigor, dictating and One of the finest quarterly conferences on both spiritual and financial lines has just closed in Ila. P. 12 Ransom was a lay zenith in the two sermons delivered. At Spin, the audience was held spell bound by the fluency of the Hon W W Fisher, who spoke on general principles for about an hour. Three babies and two young women were baptized, one lady united with the church, and the collection for the day was $40.80. On the whole, the visitors claimed I have had a high time in Zion. In order that the trustee report of last week may be corrected, we wish to say that they have through subscriptions $325 instead of $35, as the year's product. We are trusting in Him she knows no failure. ATCHISON KANSAS. Mrs. B. Murray who has been in Kansas City for the past two months has returned. Mrs Richardson is very much improved and came with her to spend several weeks at home. Miss Ida Ross has returned from Emporia where she has spent a very helpful term at the State Normal. Mrs. Milded Lewis and sister of Penn. is here for an extended visit with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Eligah Lawson. The Grand Lodge of the Daughters of Bethal held a very successful Council at the A. M. E. Church from the 5th. to 11th. A. Johnson of Linson G. S. has done much to promote this organization and was elected for a third term. Delegate from Levenworth Om and Lane on were here. The Drill was held by McInters Thursday evening a receipt the visiting delegate Paddy Lucetta Dollow was presented. Mrs. Roan trice of Onlh Mrs. Effie Brown G. C. Mrs. Lana Bowen G.T. Rev A. C. Larch proe annual sermond Wesdad vitch is a very able on Mrs. Ethel Penn and C. Walker left Sunday a visit in St Paul Walker is a delegate Miss. Hattie Ingra twelve times monthly honor to Mrs. N. I and Mrs. R. Gill who have been vip past week. Music Mrs. Clud Walk Jones and Helen At five O'clock on was served. very pleasantly PRINCE RA' On Sunday Church show, tor had the visiting go triends. I' under the sang two Prown, . Church in an was He ture, also Mr. C. Daniels, who has a good tenor voice was complimented. Mrs. Shaw of Middleton and Miss. Portr of Oswego responded to the welcome at the视听 by Ms. Lannes M. M. Matthews and M. Graham received an invitation and they repeated one voice then the Open Quotette, composed in some two lines, with Mr. C. Hippe in bass and Mr. Daniels as tenor, was left, but did not respond to the Prot. Wittkins' address was the preceding program was very highly complimented by Mr. Worsr, the co-host Mrs. M. Jones Rev Ward and many others. Wednesday morning at M & O. H. H. the grand chapter proper opened with a welcome address by Mrs. P. T. Vautt, is entitled to by an appropriate address by Miss Nicholle Winneld. About 200 persons attended these special sessions daily. The grand chapter is steadily increasing and has about forty chapters in the jurisdiction. Reports also show that there are nearly 2000 members in the jurisdiction. Wednesday night another fine program and the Star drill took place. A large concourse of friends overflowed the hall. The pain tomee, "Ruth Cleaning," by Miss L. Simpson, was heartily portrayed by her, "Solomon and Queen of Shaba," by Lawyer Green and Mrs. M. Wilson was very realistic. The queen looked well in her green robe, "Queen Esther," by Mrs. L. Green, was very pretty also the waltz song, "Diboros," by Mrs. M. Y. Matthews, with its many difficult runs, was loudly enforced, but she did not respond. Mrs. Morritt Evans sang a pretty contralto solo. Even though some judge business detained three or tour of the drill members until late every one in the large audience wanted patiently for the Star drill by twenty two members of Electra and Shaba chanters. Mrs. M. Y. Matthews who he shall Mrs P. Dressm or else must be sent and Mrs Made Shabo, second honour in these places, although having two works were INFORMATION WANTED OF THE WHEREABOUTS OF ROBERT GIDEON. He was born in or near the town of Hammondville, Cass County, Mo. He was a slave and at the outbreak of the war enlisted in the First Kansas Colored Infantry, and served until the close of the war. He may have went by the name of Rhine or McAfee, having been owned by both slave holders and therefore used both names. Any information concerning him or any expense incurred in doing so will be paid by his son, Mr. L. E. GIDEON, Brocton Massachusetts or 392 West Falton Street, Chicago, Ill. This is his son, who is the owner and originator of Gideon's Refined Negro Minstrels. He is very anxious to learn the whereabouts of his father, and we hope all who read this article, especially the old timers, will give this careful consideration and investigate to the fullest extent. Mr. Gideon's son is a gentleman of refinement, culture and wealth. He is one of the leading showmen of the country, carrying thirty people and has been for years. He and his mother would profit considerable if they could locate him. We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. Lewis Hazelbart, Defendant. The State of Kansas to Lewis Hazelbart. You are hereby notified that in the above entitled action you have been sued by the plaintiff upon an architect's contract for One Hundred and Thirty seven and 72-100 Dollars [9137 72] and in said action the plaintiff has caused a garnishment summons to be issued against A. T. Pigg and the said A. T. Pigg has answered that he is indebted to you in the sum of $6500, and this is to advise you that unless you answer the plaintiff's bill of particulars on or before the 5th day of September, that the same will be taken as true and the said court will make a finding accordingly directing the said funds due from the said A. T. Pigg to you to be paid into court to satisfy the plaintiff's claim and costs of this action. Hence, you will take due notice. E. L. O'NEIL, Clerk. T. D. HUMPHREYS, Att'y. Firstlish pubed August 10th, 1008. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Court of Topeka. W. R. Friebie, Plaintiff, Perry Arlent, Defendant, Perry Arlent, Defendant. The State of Kansas to the above named Perry Arlent, Defendant. Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above entitle court and cause; that summons in garnishment was issued therein by Arthur J. McCabe, judge of sur court, for the sum of 40,00 against the Union Pacific Railway Company as garnishee; and sur garnishee has answered that it is indebted to you in of 18,90; and you are BOUGHT A VACANT LOT. Bob Harris will likely pitch a Tent and Call M Home. Col. W. A. Harris of Chicago has purchased a vacant lot at Lawrence landers will perhaps recall that Col. Harris is the Illinois man the democrats desire to elect Governor of Kansas. It has repeatedly been announced recently that Col. Harris has been considered for the purchase of a home in Lawrence. Now he has bought it present lot and it may be stated in essentially that this particular lot is the only property of any kind the Illinois man owns in Kansas. However, the purchase of the lot is responsible for the suggestion that Col. Harris intends to camp out in Kansas until after the election now November. That is, he will have his family take their summer's outing on his vacant lot in Lawrence. His duties at the Chicago stockyards and occasional speaking trips through Kansas will of course keep Col. Harris from spending a great deal of his time at his summer home at Lawrence. Naturally the bare fact that he own a vacant lot at Lawrence will not entirely allay the suspicion that Col. Harris is not a citizen of Kansas and without political rights here. The facts are that throughout the activity of Col Harris as a Demo-Pop helping to destroy the populist party in Kansas he claimed his residence at Lincoln in Lawrence county. Harris was separated from public office in 1901. For six years he had spent most of his time in Washing and during those six years his family was not at Linwood Col Harris family has not been at home in Linwood since 1901. Immediately after his enforced retirement from the United States senate Col Harris tool up his present work in Chicago. It is more than three years since he either paid taxes or voted in Kansas Less than two years ago he himself said that he was out of touch with Kansas and knew nothing of Kansas politics. Only a little more than year ago he testified under oath before the interstate committee commission that his residence was in Chicago. Col Harris left Kansas immediately after his hold on the public seat was broken. He maintained his residence in Chicago until he then saw signs of rewiring his hold on the public seat. Now he comes back here basting his claim to residence in Kansas on the hope that he may be elected governor of the state if it not proper to signulate him as a "carpet-bugger," a "mail-order" candidate. RYAN DODGES. Democratic Chairman Promises to Eclipse Overmyer. I. H. Buford, secretary of state, has accepted the certificate of nomination by the democratic committee for the democratic candidate for governor, and he will not place the name of Harris on the ticket of there is objection. It is probable that there will be no objection as a majority of the republic is bound rather defeat Harris this far than any other democrat. Colonel Harris of Margo, says a number of provincial Khung Repub licenses have been filed, he is going to win. If he will take the whole truth, Colonel Harris would add that a number of the three most politicians in his own party have told him he is quite lost. able compo fortunee the Bryan compo for the full election service theuthus of the rights under different mentions in the Mary or G.A.R. returned on in Ouah REPUBLICANS GIVE THE STATE FIRST CLASS LAWS. And Governor Hoch's Administration le Responsible. AND THE MOST SKEPTICAL WILL BE CONVINCED. That Wiedom is Always Part of Rep publicanism. Forty-five republicans who sat as members of the house at the last session of the legislature have been renamed for their old places and advices now at hand indicate that at least two-thirds of the old members on the republican side will seek reelection. The state senate will be composed as it was at the last session of the same 17 republicans and three democrats who made the good record of the 1905 legislature the best of any legislature that has ever convened in the state. If the republican state ticket is triumphant this fall as it is almost certain to be, Gov Hoch will again exercise the power of approval or veto. With a complete republican victory in November then a repetition of the good work of the last session is assured to the people. A slight investigation of the record of that legislature and the workings of the laws enacted suffices to show many reasons why the republican party is entitled to victory this year. The republican state platform of 1804 was written by Gov. Hoch. In that platform 12 specific promises were made to the people. With one exception, all those promises were redeemed. A primary election law failed of passage because of the diversity of opinion among legislators from widely removed portions of the state regarding the needs in the way of a primary law. But a state depositary law, which has already brought in the state the approximate sum of $8000 in interest on public funds, was passed. The board of control law reorganizing the management of the state charitable institutions, taking them entirely out of politics, placing them on a business basis and saving the state nearly $50000 the last year of its operation was passed. What W. R. Stubb has called the best railroad law ever enacted by any state was passed. The graft was cut out of the state printing, state ownership of the printing plant provided for and a net saving of $20,000 in one year provided. A maximum freight law for the oil producers and independent refiners and an anti-discrimination law which is being copied by other states with a view to crippling monopoly were passed. Heckless expenditure of public money was stopped and appropriations were held down to the minimum with the result that it has been possible to reduce the levy for state taxes from 57 mills to 17 mills. This reduction in the state tax levy is a result of republican saving and the strongest possible comment on the wisdom of Gov Hoch's administration. It is an unaware argument for the continuance of the republican party in Iowa. While the people of Kansas have been prosperous and busy the affairs of the state have been well handled. There is no reason for discontent with business conditions; there is no excuse for complaint at the manner in which the state government has been administered. The lack of warmth disdain toward the democratic state has with its "mall order" head is looming that the people are well satirized in "well enough alone." Council Chairman Cummar's Prodiction Victory. "and no reason for discounting the agreement given by Chairman Crimmerson of the Republican state committee in regard to the probable republican majority in the state this fall," and Congressman Charge Curtis, who has been over the state making speeches in the interests of the candidacy the democratic nickel. There are several positions we have identified with the party who time and again another. But to matter which we make this great deal it is these few men who making the noise that has to obed the democrats from believing that they have a fighter chance in Kansas this year. The state will give at least 10,000 republican majority, return eight republican congressmen and a reptile an United States senator to congress this year. It is said that when W. A. Harris Colonie W. H. Ryan and Colobet Hugh P. Farroily meet in their frequent secret conference they have a great deal of fun over the way they fooled the people on an arbitrary legislation in 1889 and the way they hope to fool the people on their records in this war. They find it so much easier to laugh in August than in November. Kauai City Journal. Colonel Drinkwater, of Maui's sett, has been added to the Bryan re-ception committee. It was through him to have one for variety. Some Memphis Benss Firms Palace Barber. Shop F. W. Melson, Prop. FOR ANY STYLE HAIR CUT, SHAMPOO, SEA FOAM, TONIC, SHAVE AND MASSAGE. —First-class Work Guaranteed— 359 C CALHOUN St. CORNER DEBOTO ST. J. W. Gatlin Brick contractor Tile and Mantel Work a Specialty. Estimates Cheerfully Furnished. 169 HERMANDO Sr MEMPHIS PHONE 2678 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.I 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 Strast at Bridge. Store No. 4 694 S. Main. See rhe 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. J.W.WILLIAMS. 574 JOHNSON AVE Both 'Pnones 1483. MEMPHIS, TENN CALL AT THE Palace Bar F. W. Mols FOR ANY HAIR CUT, SHAMPOO, SEA AND MASK —First-class Work 359 C CALHOUN St. J. W. Gatli Brick contract Tile and Mantel Estimates Cheer 169 HERMANDO St Glorious Opportunities Colored Youth Young men who really money making field, (the g great encauragement and help Jr., and Bros., the wholesale They will not only sell y else but they will t)ach you you go to the Gillis Bros., 200 and then follow their i $25 to 30 per week. Above right here in the city who sta clearing the above amounts You can do so too, so call on C. J GILLIS, Jr. Store No. 1, 539 Miss. Ave Memphis, Tenn. Store No. 3 Gayos Strast 694 S. Main. See the North TAILORING@P for your Spring and Summer to fit and give satisfaction, press clothes and make them lo me a call before going elsewhere J. W. WIL 574 JOHNSON AVE Both 'Pnone 1483. A Splendid AS TO THE LEOPARD SPOTS By KELLY MILLE K, Howard University, Washington D.C. Au able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, Jr., supon the Negro race. Every Negro man, woman and child should read jit: Mailed copy) 15c. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO., QUINDARO. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Hundquarters for all who wish a nice hope. When Hutchinson calls on him. To the Iowa Mortgage Company dealer June 16, 1809 Wilson, husband of M. Donna Robbins and Robbins, wife, and head of the error You in need of your assistance after Robbins, paint in error, died on the 24th day of June in the office of the Court of the State Court, of the state of Kansas, petition in error and case made the ob- ject which will obtain the recovery of a certain judgment rendered by the District Court of Merriman County, in an earlier pending before said Court D. Wilson was involved in the error and implicating the judgment named par- ty of the error, which was rejected, were MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city. Everything up-to-date and served in style. CleanBeds a Specialty. W H Martin, Proprietor 10GCOURT STREET. PUBLICATION NOTICE. (First Published in The Topeka Plain- dealer, June 15. 1906.) To Adolph Bailey, alias Adolph Gogall; Mr. —— Beahan and Mr. —— Beahan and Mr. —— Beahan whose Christian names are unknown and who are brothers of Hattle Roberts nee Hattie Beahan, deceased. —— Beahan and —— Beanhan and —— Beahan, whose Christian names are unknown, and who are sisters of the said Hattle 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 Kansas, have been held at law of the said Hattie Roberts, nee Hattie Beahan, deceased, had she been at the time of her death a female and whose real names are unknown, defended in errors Lou and each of you are hereby notified that W. Robbett, plaintiff in error, and for the first day of June, A. D. 1800, all in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas, petitioning in error and申请 made, the office of wiley, last obtaining the rareseral of the entire judgment rendered by the Supreme Court arising within and for the Court of the State of Kansas, in action pending the court said court wherein the said attorney was plaintiff and the said defendant in error were defendants. P. Odell Defer 123,931. e above-mentioned defer Odell will take has been used by the grown Odell in the museum of the day of August er will 5 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 so, 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 Press. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Press. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas. J. H CHILDER Nat'l Sec. Headquarters: 413 Kausas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. MUSEUM OF THE ART OF CHINA Issues policies for $3 We issue policies for $100, $150 and $2. This is the only Coloree 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 CHI Headquarters: 413 Kausas aven 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 The Litltel Gem Restaurant, 106 KANSAS AVENUE a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigare. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. W. M. 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Being elegantly perfumed and harmless, it is a bakeable masque or lace, gentleman's OZONIZED OX MARROW) has been made and added uniformly since published and labs in the United States Patent Office in 1895. In all that long period of time there has never been a bottle have a POD FOIL Hair POMADA remains sweet and oily since no matter how long you make the hair STRAIGHT FOOT, and PILATI isware of installations. Remember MARROW is put up only in 80" size and is made only in Chicago and by us. The size is suitable for all kinds of hair as it keeps all others. Full fit with every little Piece only Beta Ball Drugs and driers. If your drug is in need of a little postal or express shipment for one little postal or express shipment. We pay postage and express charge all prints in U.S.A. When prices are not available, please mention in this paper. Write your name and all your details. The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 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