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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Rocky State House VOLUME VIII. BOWSER IS SOLID GOLD! A Prominent Kansas City Educator Takes a Firm and Manly'Stand for Race's Rights. CONDEMNS DAYHOFF! Tells the Kansas Superintendent Seperate Schools are a Detriment. KANSAS CITY, Mo. 9-17-06. HON. I. L. DAYHORN, State Supt, Pub. Inst. Topeka, Kans. DEAR SIR: Your letter of 13th inst. requesting my views as to the separation of the races in the public schools is before me. In reply I have to say, that the case in equity forbids discussion from the point of view of the Negro only; for, since he is but one of the elements of a great cosmopolitan people, there can be no separation in aim and destiny. The genius of our civilization recognizes no parallel courses of development, one for the white, another for the black races in the United States. They not only move forward together, but as one and indivisible. Whatever strenuous opposition may appear at present to the trend of national life, and whatever retrogressive law may be enacted in Kansas and elsewhere, against equal chances for the Negro in the race of life, it is the fiat of our country's fate that in the long run the race problem will disappear and the Negro cease to be reckoned as a troublesome factor, and separate schools will have become but a shameful heritage of a darker age. There is, there can be, but one argument for separate schools for the Negro anywhere in this broad land of ours—the employment of Negroes as teachers. Shut out from factory and work shop, from counting house and stores, too poor as yet to establish a business of his own that would provide employment for colored people of the educated class, the remaining avenues to the educated young man is to preach or teach school; and to the educated young woman to teach or do mental service. As school teaching offers the better salary it is attempting and profitable vocation to most educated colored people. But, for the race at large, separate schools everywhere are a positive disadvantage. In very few cities or communities are the accommodations for the races equal. The school buildings are inferior in structure and equipment, and usually unsanatary. They are farther apart and to reach them Negro children must often go blocks or even miles out of their way to reach them. Fewer teachers are provided and thus more grades for the same teacher, poorer work and poorer results. As an infant race the Negro is necessarily a borrower from the whites, just as some hundreds of years ago the ancient Briton, living in caves and clothed with the skins of animals, borrowed from the Romans. And the white race with its boasted culture and refinement could well afford to be generous. The Negro must do much to raise himself from the depths, but he must have the contact of a superior environment; must borrow from the superior home training of the white child of wealth and educated parentage. The average Negro trained in mixed schools shows at many points the vantage ground he occupies TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 21, 1906. over the Negro trained in a separate school, and school boards that look to the best interests of the Negro schools in their charge show a decided preference in the employment of teachers for those educated in mixed schools. The Negro educated in mixed schools comes forth more ably endowed to grapple with the vexed problems of life. He is more the master of himself. He has had opportunity to study his white fellow-student and to adopt his standard. He has learned to regard himself as a part of the whole people and to hold himself responsible to the extent of his gifts for all that makes for progress and citizenship. Separate him, and he regards himself in the light of a ten cent sideshow to a great fifty cent circus, to be patronized by such of the passing crowd as are waiting for the big tent to open its doors. Separate schools cheapen Negro children, by drawing a dead line. It proclaims their inferiority and they accept a position in life as slaves or menials when they should stand erect and move forward like men. Respectfully, PROTECT THE MAN IN UNIFORM! St. Louis Globe-Democrat: Let the government in Washington beware least it be stampeded by the clamor which is being raised against the Negro soldiers at Brownville. Several of the soldiers undoubtedly committed offenses against the law. But the aggressors in the first place were not the black soldiers, but the white citizens. A Negro soldier in uniform, was knocked down by a white man for passing a party of white men and women on the street. So far as learned, the soldier behaved himself. He offered no insult to anybody. He violated no ordinance, municipal or divine. The streets of Brownville, in theory at least, are open to all sorts of people, red, black and white who conduct themselves with propriety. After the insult and maltreatment to their comrade a party of Negro soldiers raided a saloon, and in the disorder which ensued one or two lives were lost. This is deplorable, and the Negro culprits should be punished. But what about the white offender who started the disorder? Is there to be no punishment for him? Is the black man, even when he wears the United States uniform, to be assaulted when he walks the streets peacefully? Race prejudice is strong in Brownville. So it is all over Texas, all over the south, and throughout part of the North and west. This is unfortunate for both whites and blacks. But when a black man wearing the uniform of the army of the United States is anmailed on the street for no other offense except that of having a black skin, it is time for the government which he defends to come to his rescue. There are four Negro regiments in the army. Of the 13,000 cavalry, approximately 2000 are black men. There are in the neighborhood of 2000 black men among the 25,000 infantry. These four black regiments, nearly all of whose commissioned officers are white, have done good service for the government. Their members, on the whole, are well behaved, are obedient and are brave. The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts, the first regiment of Negrees who were enlisted in 1861-65, did hard fighting at Fort Wagner and in other battles of the rebellion. The only fighting of any consequence which was done in Cuba in 1898 was done by the black and white regulars, though much of the credit for it went elsewhere. As professional soldiers, however, these black men and white did the fighting as part of their day's work, and asked no special credit for it. So long as the United States enlistes black men to help to do its fighting it is in honor bound to defend them against insult or assault when they are violating no law. When the white disturber in Brownville assailed the black man in uniform who was quietly walking the streets the national government was attacked. A government which would refuse to protect a black man, a red man or a brown man who wears its uniform and obeys its laws would not deserve to be defended by white men or any other sort of man. --- SOUTH WORSE THAN HELL! The Plaindealer Man Visits the "Enemy's Country" and Sizes up Things---It Will Take Guns to Secure Justice for the Negro in the South. SEES THE BAPTIST CONVENTION! Seven Thousand Negro Delegates Jim Crowed in the Prejudiced, Unsanitary City of Memphis---Negro Women are Openly Debauched by White Men. We had the pleasure of visiting the "Enemy's Country" last week and learned for ourselves the real conditions of race prejudice, as it exists in the South. We were shown a planter's home in the center of a plantation, and over fifty loq cabins for the slaves as we would call them, as we were told that this planter had agreed to pay these We left Kansas City last Tucaday on the Frisco, en route to Memphis Tenn. We had the pleasure of being in company with several ministers and their wives and other delegates, who were also en route to Memphis to attend the National Baptist convention. We were particularly interested in one minister, Rev. J. M. Booker, pastor of the Pleasant Green Baptist church of Kansas City, Mo., who has recently taken charge of it at church, and whose former home was in Memphis. He was returning to remove his family. o Kansas City. We were much gratified late in the evening to find that the sisters of the church had prepared several baskets of fried chicken and other good viands, which we assisted in devouring with good grace. The Frisco is one of the fastest trains on the road, leaving Kansas City at 6:30 p. m. and arriving at Memphis the next morning at 8:45. Thayer, Mo. is where they "Jim Crow" the Negroes. This is on the line of Arkansas. The Jim Crow car is the coach next to the mail and baggage car and the front end of it is where the colored people must go, whether they are poor or rich, low or high, young or old, sick or well, ladies or prostitutes, ragged and dirty, or clean and neat—all must be put into the front end of this car, with one toilet room. The coach has a partition in it, the back part being used for smoker. The white men may come into this place and smoke without being offensive to white women, but when the colored men wish to smoke, they must either stand on the platform or smoke in the coach; no one seems to care; if the meo have not self-respect, the women must be imposed upon. It was humiliating to us to see our nicely dressed ladies en route to this convention, having to be aroused at two o'clock in the morning from their slumbers in the nice chair car to be chased into the front end of a smoker, because they, on account of their color, were obnoxious to the white snobs, a few ignorant, Arkansas travelers, who know nothing about civilization, and whose chief productions are razor-back hogs, snuff and corn whisky and impositions on colored people. If these people are good enough to ride to this point with white passengers, then having to be changed shows considerable hypocrisy on the part of the Southern white men who enacted these vicious and uncalled for laws. Now, the farther we journeyed into the "enemy's country," the more disgusting, ignorant, vicious the people, the climate and the soil appeared to us. We began to see large plantations owned by planters, consisting of from 500 to 5,000 acres of land, tenanted by colored people. We were shown a planter's home in the center of a plantation, and over fifty loz cabins for the slaves as we would call them, as we were told that this planter had agreed to pay these people so much wages per year, they being compelled to trade at his store. At the end of the year, a settlement is had, when the Negroes are figured out in debt, and have to continue working for this same man, for the reason that he claims that they never pay up. We passed by the town of Jericho, which, with the land for ten miles around, belongs to colored people. It is an abject, squalid little burg, with boarded houses, which seem to have been whitwashed some years ago. There was also a grocery and restaurant. Displayed in big letters over a 12x14 room, was the sign, "Jericho Furniture Undertaking and Embalming Co." These people are doing the beat they know how, and had they the proper leadership they could make this one of the leading colored towns in that section of the country. Arriving at Memphis, we found a city of about 150,000 population, of which one half is colored. They are employed in all the different departments in the city, and do all the drudgery, such as switching railroad trains in the yards, handling baggage, freighting in freight houses, working in machine shops, and in fact, doing most all the mental labor that is done in that place. Here we found the Jim Crow street cars, handled by a lot of ignorant young whites from the jungles and canebrakes of that section. They are worse than impolite and discourteous to colored people. It is nothing unusual to hear them exclaim to the colored passengers: "You niggers sit over." "Don't push up too close to the whites;" "You nigger women git back," and all such phrases as that. This is, as we said, commonly heard. The white people occupy the front end of the car, and the colored people the rear. While the law provides that if there are enough of either race to fill up a car, they may do so, yet we find colored people occupying about three or possibly four rear seats. If a summer car, the rear seat is reserved for white men who wish to smoke, and colored people cannot sit or stand on the platform. This is one of the most outrageous laws ever enacted, yet the same white people who are afraid to ride with the colored in the day time get very close to them at night. They seem to have very great respect and love for the colored women, and we saw a few families of colored mothers and white fathers. We were also told that the colored brother and a few of the white ladies perambulate after darkness has descended, wherever and whenever opportunity will permit. They seem to think it no more than right and proper that they should cross lots in that locality. This way of drawing lines in the day time and doing away with them on the side streets and alleys at night; is something we cannot understand. So lustful are the white men for the colored women in Memphis that houses of prostitution filled with colored women are provided for them. There is but one solution in the South for the Negro to enjoy privileges as an American citizen and that will be by the ballot and shot gun. The Southern white man will never admit that the Negro should enjoy these rights without a fight. Mississippi, Louisiana, parts of Arkansas, Tennessee and Alabama belong to the Negro. It is his own and he makes the living for the white man and there is no reason why he should not enjoy these rights. He is there to stay and there is not another nation on earth that could be brought to this country and exist, except they be from the Island of Cuba, for the average white man and family cannot live in that climate where chills, fever and fogs prevail the year round. Then again, no one can keep and cultivate these cotton farms but the Negro. He is the bone and nine of the South. He is there to stay, and will be there when the white man is gone. This is in the solution of The PLAINHEATH for racial strife in the South, and if carried out, within twenty-five years both races would be better off and far more happy. It is this; Where there is from five hundred to five thousand acres owned by one or two planters or a corporation and inhabited by two or three hundred colored people, who are enslaved, it should be purchased and divided into tracts of eighty acres and sold to each, and there let them work out their own salvation. Most of the families in the South consist of from five to fifteen children, and these children are a fortune, as they begin picking cotton from five years up, which is the chief occupation among them. The dividing of this land would cause the colored people to vie with each other in growing crops, owning good teams and building nice houses. The facilities for educating the growing generation would be entirely different, for where there is now one school house there would be three. Teachers from the North would be hired to go down and instruct them. The average man on these plantations does not know how to live or preserve health. They live in old log cabins and hold inferior positions with those who treat them worse than they would their hogs. The colored man once on his own farm with a school house on every section of land, the ballot in his hand and courage and convictions backed up with a forty-four, he would soon become the peer of every American citizen. The average white man in the South lets the Negro preacher and the would-be politician live from the fact that he assists the whiten in holding down the hard-working Negro. As long as the minister preaches Heaven to to the Negro and his inferiority of the Southern white man, he can hold his church, wear a spike-tail coat, standing collar and live easy. Another opposition the hard-working Negro has to over come in the South is school facilities. The average school in the rural districts and most of the small towns and cities are filled with inferior teachers—either intellectually, morally or from fear. We are told that the white members and superintendents of school boards make no secret of trying to and succeeding in debauling a large number ofcolored female teachers in the public schools. This is a sample of the brutality to which they must submit before they can secure positions in many instances, while the male teachers have to be treated with NUMBER 37. Proclamation! Kansas City's Great Daily Gives a One-sided View of the Wichita Jim Crow Schools; PROF. J. SILAS HARRIS Is Double Dealing—He Writes The Plaindealer That 'he is Against Jim Crow Schools. TO THE EDITOR K. C. JOURNAL: We would like you at least to be honest and truthful in your editorials, if not fair, for we see it is a matter of impossibility for you to be the latter when it comes to the treatment of the Negro. Your statement is that it is under a special law that the schools have been separated at Wichita, when, in fact, the constitutionality of the enactment has been questioned. Now, for your own information: A law was enacted in 1889 empowering cities of the first class to separate the children in the High schools. EXCEPT IN WICHITA. Now, this law applies to every city in the state except Wichita, and if you want to be fair and honest, and want the white people to obey the law, why don't you come out like an honorable man and advise such? The colored people of Wichita are right and those whites who are agitating the devilment are wrong, and no one knows it better than the editor of the Kansas City Journal. The case of Wichita is not to be compared with either Kansas City, Topeka, or any other city. The law does not give them the right to separate the schools and the Negroes are trying to make the whites stand by the law and for the law. You quote one, J. Silas Harris, principal of a Jim-Crow school in your city, who has to sacrifice his manhood and principles by saying that he is in favor of separate schools if everything is equal. Please tell me how many separate schools in Kansas City, Mo., are equally located, with equally as fine and costly buildings, equally ventilated, and teachers with equal qualifications. You cannot separate schools and have them equal in any way. To show that Mr. Harris is not acting in good faith in his letter to Dayhoff, we have a letter over Mr. Harris' signature, condemning one Dennis Thompson for advocating separate schools. Here is the exact language of Mr. Harris: K. C., Mo. Sept. 11, '06. Col. Nick Curtles, Topeka, Kas. DEAR COL: Hit that mule, Dennis Thompson, again. I am. The views of this man, Dennis Thompson, are somewhat similar to those expressed by Harris in his letter to Dayhoff. The leading educators among the colored people of this country, who stand for manhood and courage and for one religion, one Heaven, one Jesus Christ, one hell, one flag, one country, one constitution and one law to govern all alike, do not believe in separate laws of any kind. When they make these rash statements, they do it from fear of contemptible white men who are trying to coerce them into doing that which is wrong, to become popular and probably hold a job. Now, Mr. Editor, read the letter of Prof. J. Dallas Bowser, who is one of the best educated men in the country, on this question, in this week's issue of THE PLAINDEALER. LINCOLN INSTITUE NOTES. The character of its priorities of student body is perhaps the last test of a school's growth and development, and with this as the standard, Lincoln Institute, under the able management of President B. F. Allen, enjoys rank as one of the leading institutions of the country for the professional education of teachers, industrial and manual training etc. Every year it reaches a higher, better, and larger class of students. Every year its own standard of excellence along all educational lines becomes higher; and a diploma from Lincoln Institute is now recognized not only throughout Missouri, but in Oklahoma, parts of Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, and several other states. Over three hundred students were enrolled this year at the close of the second week and every train brings its upto. Lincoln Institute is unique among schoolster Negros in having almost continuous session. The summer term begins immediately after the close of the regular term, and the coming regular term three weeks after the close of the summer school. If any institution can beat this record we shall be good to know of it. Nearly one third of the graduates from the half course of sophomore not mal of '06 are teaching upon the certificate received in June. These graduates to whom we refer are mainly young people dependent upon their own to some who having taught a few years will be turn with the frunt of their labors to receive the life diploma that is granted to the graduate from the senior normal class. Many of the graduates of the full course of '06 are already at work. Miss Lenore grant at her home in Noseby, Mr. Shackleford, in Newton; Miss Ethel Gross, at her home in St. Joseph, Mo. etc. President Allen takes much interest in the welfare of the graduates, and all ways has schools at his disposal as the school boards both within and without the state of Missouri naturally send to the state normal school when they are endeavoring to secure first class teachers. Graduates without a position will do well to register their address with President Allen without further delay. A position to teach typewriting and shortband in one of the leading cities of the state is now bigging for want of some one competent to fill it; and this illustrates the value of including such studies in one's course. WINFIELD NEWS Res. S. S. Dandy filled the stand at Wellington last Sunday. D. E. Douglass received word last week that Mr. H. W. W. Wright was very sick. Mr. Wright is a member in good standing with W. V. Lodge 55. Rev. and Mrs. B. A. Smith spent last Wednesday in Arkansas City, where Rev. Smith preached on Wednesday night. They were the guests of Deacons S. P. Miller and Wm. Hooker. They reported being royally entertained by the good people of our neighboring city. J. W. Jackson went to 101 ranch at Bliss Saturday to help out in the celebration. J. W. Wood left Sunday evening to meet the board of M. and O Hall at Kansas City, Kan. Monday morning at 10 o'clock. P. G. M. D. A. Jones of Leavenworth is chairman. Mr. O H Moran who has been at Augusta Crushor spent Sunday in the city leaving Monday for Largeston, where he will attend school this winter. Mrs. Burt Sandy, sister of Mrs. Jno. Bindferd, came down Saturday from Augusta to spend Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. Joseph Morgan Mrs. Selma Peterson and sister of In dependence were the guests of Mrs. J. W. Woods last Sunday KANSAS CITY. KANSAS A social was given at the residence of Mrs Henry, his New Jersey avenue, Thursday evening, September 14, by the Willing Workmen society of the A M. E. church. A large crowd attended and all the cheerces of the season were served. Rev. McAllister of Springfield, Mo., preached at the A M. E. church Sunday morning. Mrs. Anna Price returned home Saturday from Lincoln, Neb., where she had been visiting friends. A picnic and barbecue was given by the colored people Sunday afternoon at the new city park near Grandview. The picnic was given in lebalf of the old settlers of the city. Many of the prominent men of the city made speeches, including the following Hon. J. S. Gross, Joseph Brooks, E. L. Thomas, R. C. Clark, D. W. White, L. W. Johnson, Ivey Geo. Griffith, Wim Boone, F. J Jennings, Richard Austin, Dorey Green, and J. F. Bradley. All the public schools opened Monday and many bright and happy faces were eager to enter school. We gladly welcome the teachers from various cities, including Lawrence, Topka, Manhattan, Emporia and other cities. EMPORIA. Mrs. Mary Ivans left Friday for Kansas City, Kau where she will visit her daughter Mrs. Henry Wilson. Miss Lilly Armstead left Thursday for Boga, I L, where she will remain as definitely. Mr. M Bum was at last succeeded in getting that girl. All concerned know who she is. Mrs. Anna Carter gave a shower for Madam Anna Rose Harris. Those in attendance were Mrs. John Halm, Davidson Walter Phoenix, Ed Evans, Rev. Blake Ralph Armstead Dawson, Miss Sue Philips, Mary Coleman, Maude Fryin, Carrie Davison. Mrs. Mettie Rich is still very ill at her home northeast of town. Mr. J Snow and the little daughtee Margarita and Vilian returned Thursday day from Kansas City where she visited in son Mr. Patty Lewis. A fine program will be rendered by the B. V. B. V. of the St. James Baptist church as follows: Recitation, Mr. Vernon Snow; music, Miss Sodre Pulp, all dress, Mr. Frank Taylor; music, by choreo; solo, Miss May Holm; oration, Miss Mary Colman; recitie, Mr. Andoson. TROY. KANSAS Mrs. Milton Webster was over from St. Joseph, Mo, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chan, Nehmucher. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davie were up from Waltham Sunday. A number of the colored people went to St. Joseph, Mo, Sunday. Miss Grace Whiteside of Lincoln, Neb and Miss Ola Gallureath of this town visited friends in Blwood Sunday. Mr Willie Anthony returned from Hastings, Neb, where he spent his sum mer vacation with his alter. One of the most enjoyable social affairs of the season was the afternoon party given by Mrs. Dora Galbenth at her home, Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. in honor of her sister, Mrs. Eva Pound of Kansas City, Mo. The afternoon was spent in playing games. A guessing contest was played and Mrs. Chris Colburn won the beautiful prize. A very pretty prize was played by Mrs. Frank Martin on the pin after which a three count hammer was saved. These present wore Mrs. Harry Hughes, Mrs. Anne Layton, Mrs. Tom Wilkinson, Mrs. Chris Coleman and daughter, Mrs. Grace, Mrs. Mumie McCurry, Mrs. Miggie McCurry, Mrs. Jonne Hughes, Mrs. Amanda Maison, Mrs. Pearl Hughes, Mrs. George Laur and daughter Miss Loisie, Mrs. Hatt the Hughes, Mrs. Ann Willinson, Mrs. Katie Lightle, Mrs. Nannie Taylor, Mrs. L. Ward, Mrs. Mollie Brown, Mrs. Frances Pennell, Mrs. Louise Holland. The out of town guests were Mrs. Addie Burch of St. Joseph, Mrs. Sylde of Kansas City Mo., Mrs. Ida Martin of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. David Taylor of St. Joseph. Everyone enjoyed themselves nicely and wish that Mrs. Galbenth would enter again at an early date. INDEPENDENCE KANSAS. Rev. J. J. Cabbell left Monday morning for Pratt county to look after his what. Mrs. H. T. S. Johnson arrived here Tuesday evening accompanied with her three children and sister Miss Hays. Mrs. Josie Robertson of Bartlesville, I. T., is in the city and her daughter Nadie Robertson. Mrs. John Jones left Naturady, Semtomber 15, for Kansas City and Omaha. Neb. accompanied with her two daughters Fny and Marie Jones. Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Lee of Nowata are the guests of Mrs. Nunnie Loonan. Mrs. Carrie Kiles of Wichita is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Alfred McCott and Mrs. Epheretta Walker. Mr. William Harvell left for school last Wednesday evening where he will finish his medical study at Lawrence, Kan. Mrs. Emma Bowen of Omaha, Neb. left for her home Saturday, September 13. Mr. T. W. Perry, tattoo, left for Syracuse Sunday, Sept. 16. Mr. John Moore of Winnfield is in the city. Lidia Cabbell will hold his quarterly conference at the St. John's Chapel M. F. church Sunday, Sept. 23. Mr. John Wayne was up from Bartlesville and spent a few days with his family. Mr. Kimbrue arrived Sunday evening from Kansas City, where he has been for some time. Mrs. Ann Stanton sold her house on South Lighthouse street Kev. H. F. N. Johnson, the new pastor of St. John's Chapel M. E. church, has round the Municipal Alliance, being the only one of our colored pastors belonging to that institution in the division of that body. Also, Johnson will take care of himself, and by so doing will refl credit upon the race and especially the Negro ministry. OCTAWA, KANSAS. Mrs. A. Smith from LaVenworth is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs Litel Rogers and her sister, Mrs Nine Reese, were up from Princeton Monday to attend the concert given by the local talent of this city, and Rev. James Miller was here from Paola, Kan. Mr Sam Richardson is on the sidestreet. Quite a goodly number went on the excursion from here to Kansas City Sunday last, it being the last for this season. Mr. J. I. Rogers and wife are enter tanning his sisters, Mrs. S. Wilkerson and Mrs U. Collins. Miss Alice Lewing is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Curtis. Miss Martha Wilson has returned after three or four weeks visit in Lawrence. Rev J. L. Washington went to Iola and Osawatomie Sunday and Rev. A Clayborne filled his pulpit Sunday night. His subject was Obladence, Rev. L. C. Washington sang a solo entitled "What Are They Doing in Heaven?" Rev J. L. Washington came home from Patch Monday night. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. Miss Idy Welch of Baxter Springs is visiting Miss N. C. Paynter, 1825 East Wall street. Miss J. J. Rosson, formerly of Gilbert expects to inside here, her old friends to glad to welcome her back. Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Jones are the proud parents of a baby boy. The home finding committee is very busy finding homes for delegates to the state convention. Master Roy Dodson has returned from Baxter Springs where he has spent the vacation David Hemings is expected home on the 24th last to enter school. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. A number of students continue to arrive almost daily adding to the already large enrollment this year. Mothers and fathers of these western states see now that in teaching Thinkers to work and Workers to think, their sons and daughters do not become idle dreamers, the non productive idealists so much to be avoided as one extreme, nor the drudging worker, the slaving, thoughtless machine so much to be escaped at the other extreme; but as a happy medium they are developed into growing thinkers and doers, practical men and women, masters of not theorers, but conditions, who not only see, but sense each opportunity with certain getting on and getting up quality difficult to describe but which is the great winner of the prizes of life and the secret of lasting success, wealth and glory. Last Friday our institution was honored with a visit from Professors S. P. King and Charles E. Starr, and Misa Elizabeth Potter, all teachers in Kansas City, Kan schools. Prof. King delivered a very scholarly address to the students assembled in chancel. Last week Ailing President Shilton Bench announced to the students assembled in chapel that cash money amounting to $100 had already been received from generous militaries as a result of the work of Prof Albert Ross in Colorado last summer. This money has been used to pay off the workmen upon the recent addition to Ward Hall—the girl's dormitory. He also announced that the institution has been the recipient recently of a very costly collection of books donated from a library in Lawrence as a result of the efforts of Prof. Gi. Archie Gregg this summer. In the August magazine, The Voice of the Negro, appears an excellent write-up by Woodie P. Jacobs of President Wm. T. Vernon and Mrs. Vernon, with splendid engravings of their photos and their beautiful residence here a t Quindaro. They will visit us next Tuesday, the 25th. The annual musical recital given to the students by Prof. R. G. Jackson will take place in our auditorium, October 5th. Miss Nettie Phenix will give a recital to the students on October 19th. Other distinguished musicians of Kansas City will follow later. The University Forum last Sunday proved a very interesting affair. President French addressed the audience upon the correlation of Higher Education with the Industries, and the subject was discussed pro and con by members of the audience. Next Sunday Dr. T. C. Unthank of Kansas City, Mo., will lecture upon "How to keep the body in a healthy condition." September 30th, Prof. H. O. Cook of Lincoln High school; Oct. 7th, Prof. G. D. Dallas Bowser; Oct. 21st, Prof. G. N. Grisham, principal Lincoln High school, K. C., Mo., and others yet to be announced. The football team is hard at practice daily developing a championship team this year. Officers of the James Handy Literary society were elected last Friday evening: Wm. E. Hester, president; Olva Ellison, vice president; Minnie Brady, secretary; Ella Vanderford, assistant secretary; Irving Kidd, treasurer; G. F. Williams, critic; Guy Anderson, censor. Modern, Convenient. Centrally Located The Albany Hotel SANFORD W. KING, Prop. Rates $5 to $7 per week. Spare rangements L. P. Hall, BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting, Shampoo, Shave. Special attention given to Pimples and Sore Faces. Give me a call. Satisfaction guaranteed. 962 PRESTON AVENUE. MEMPHIS, TENN. Oak Leaf Hotel East Side Katy Railroad DENNIS HICKS, Prop. Old friends all expected—New friends all all invited. VINITA, I. T. A SplendId AS TO THE LEOPARD SPOTS By KELLY MILLER, Howard University, Washington D. C. An able answer and rebuke to the slurs of Thomas Dixon, Jr., upon the Negro race. Every Negro man, woman and child should read it: Mailed copy 15c. Send to ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO. ballot by the following title: "The pro- vide-judge amendment to the con- stitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Passed the Senate February , 1905. Passed the House February , 1905. I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original sen- ate current resolution No. 17, now on file in my office. J. R. Burnow, MOUSE 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 repugnant to this provision of the constitution shall be construed and determined by the courts of the state. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be sub mitted to the electors of this state at the general election to be held in the year Glorious Opportunity for the Colord Youth Young men who really wish to enter the money making field, (the grocery business, great encouragement and help in consulting Jr., and Bros., the wholesale and retail grocer). They will not only sell you as cheap as else but they will t)ach you how to do but you go to the Gillis Bros., and invest on 200 and then follow their instruction, you $25 to 30 per week. About thirty-five you right here in the city who started from Gillis clearing the above amounts per week and you can do so too, so call on. C GILLIS, Jr, and B Store No. 1, 539 Miss. Ave Store No. 2, 344 Memphis, Tenn. Near DeSo Store No. 3 Gayos Straet at Bridge. S 694 S. Main. SEE THE NEW SUIT Time Now to Buy a Pretty really wish to enter the great (grocery business) will find and help in consulting C. Gillis, wholesale and retail grocers. sell you as cheap as anybody wh you how to do business. If Bros., and invest only $150 or their instruction, you can clear About thirty-five young men who started from Gillis Bros. are counts per week and even more. call on. Jr, and BROS, Ave Store No. 2,344 Beale St. Near DeSoto St. Straet at Bridge. Store No. 4 THE NEW SUITS! to Buy a Pretty Suit. Young men who really wish to enter the great money making field, (the grocery business) will find great encouragement and help in consulting C. Gillis, Jr., and Bros., the wholesale and retail grocers. They will not only sell you as cheap as anybody else but they will t)ach you how to do business. If you go to the Gillis Bros., and invest only $150 or 200 and then follow their instruction, you can clear $25 to 30 per week. About thirty-five young men right here in the city who started from Gillis Bros. are clearing the above amounts per week and even more. You can do so too, so call on. C GILLIS, Jr, and BROS, Store No.1, 539 Miss. Ave Store No.2, 344 Beale St. Memphis, Tenn. Near DeSoto St. Store No. 3 Gayos Straet at Bridge. Store No. 4 694 S. Main. SEE THE NEW SUITS! Time Now to Buy a Pretty Suit. Get all the wear possible out of it before the really cold weather comes on. There are countless smart, new fashions on display in our room, including all the latest conecits. Prices from $10.00 to $67 Mills Dry Good to $67.50. y Goods Co. $10.00 to $67.50. Mills Dry Goods Co. The Northern Lake Resort Very low rates all summer via the Rock to the Lake Resort of Northern Michigan Wisconsin, Minnesoda. It's cool and delightful along the shores "Fresh Water Seas"—and ie doesn't to get there, if you go Rock Island way. Spend a few weeks this season on the enjoy the finest kind of midsummer ohi. Let me tell you about the excusion rate arrangements. summer via the Rock Island of Northern Michigan, Ida. fruitful along the shores of the "— and ie doesn't take long to go Rock Island way. this season on the lake and of midsummer ohting. about the excusion rates and Very low rates all summer 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. RockIsland System For the submission of a proposition to amend section 4, article 9, of the constitution. Be it received by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof constitute *burrain*; SECTION 1. 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: Sea. 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 unbound 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 b 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. SEC. 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 A. M. Fuller G.P.A Rock Island Depot. Secretary of State. 1906 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title, vls.1: "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, 1906. Passed the Senate January 19, 1905. Approved January 20, 1905. 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. Bunow, Secretary of State. Cheap Excursions Southwest Low Rates each first and third Tuesday, monthly Round trip tickets sold from nearly all Rock Island points in the North and Central West to practically all points Southwest. Rats about half the regular fare Pluck means sure success in the Southwest. An illustriated book two will help you to a better acquaintance with the country. I'll be glad to send them on reuuest, State the section which most interests you. Rock Island System A, M. FULLER, C. P. A., Topeka, Ks. Rock Island System E. J. GERDON 820 KANSAS AVE. I sharpen Lawn Mowers and repair Gasoline Stoves. Prompt service, good work and satisfaction guaranteed. Give me a triol. 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. BOLEY Indian Territory A progressive town. All eyes are upon the Indian Territory. More money is going to be made in the Indian Territory in the next few years than in any section of the country. In no section of the country has the Negro risen with such rapidity to financial imminence. BOLEY The exclusive Negro town of the territory, offers excedtional oppore as to location and general resources to Negro farmers, orchardists, stock raisers 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 Wouldn't Take the Office, Patrick Plunkett, a well known Irish man of Portland, Me, wished to be elected an officer of some well known society. The members having seemed one day, he arose and said, "I nominate Patrick Plunkett." Seeing that nobody moved, he again arose and said: "I second the motion." But still they failed to notice him. The time he cried out: "But be d-d if I take it." —————————_ ', LOCAL NEWS. + Horace Willis, who hae been se= rlously ill, 's able to be sround agsin, «a, Wanrep—A good laundress ‘Two fall auits to exchange for work. Address, Clothing, Care Pratnpeat. xR. Bat * James Parke is employed as fore} asu of the asphalt yards on Adams ‘strvet. Thies is a good position and no Detter man than Me, Parks could have keen selected for the place. ‘vhe National Baptist convention .was the largest and most appreciative gatherings ever held in this city. Representatives were here from every state inthe union, West Indies, Al- wioa and South America. and ministers to 4.1%. Maybot in- dorsing the separation of the schools. There same men are telling the membera of the roce that they are against it, Weare going to raire the misk and show the people who theee hypocrites are. Took out, Rey C. A, Wools, pastor of St. Mark's A, M.E. church, North To peha, will preach his farewell sermon Sunday evening, after which he will read his annual report for the year. The reverend has donea grand work In North Topeka, which will speak wel for him at conference and push him to the front, All friends are requested to be present at Bt. Mark's +ebureh Sunday, Sept. 23, 4A! ttt ‘We see that the white people of Wichita are still insisting on might being right. They are violating the lawofthe state, for they have no right to separate the schools unless by legal progress and the colored people have a sight to continve send dng their children to the school that is neareat them. If people are per- mitted to violate one law they may do the same with all, This example fs set by supposed leaders of right. Where there ie no law there isno daw there,is no happiness. LA Re, ae * W. 3V. Fisher left today for ‘Great Bend, where he gocs for the fifth time to make the Emancipation addresa for that poople tomorrow. Mr. Fisher isin great demand in all parta of the state, as is shown by requests from nine different pointe in Kansas went in to the Re- publican State Central Committes for him to speak on that date. In company with Mr. Fieher is is wife, who avails herself of this op portunity to view rome os their nur merous friends there. On Monday night, Mr, Fisher, Register Vernon and Itev. J. 2, Ransom will speak at Lawrence. This will Le the mont rouning mecting in the state, tn the state, as Lawrence is the strest_ of war,” the place where all the hell and persecution hetped np» on Vrof, Vernon emanated. He will rece’ve the biggest ovation ever given 3 public speaker in Lawrence, aathe good people want to show the world that they had no hand in circulating the malicious lie on one of «the best men that MKansaa and the West have ever known, Our own Fisher ia etrong, logical aud convincing, and he Vernon and Ransom will spread themselves on this occarion, PUBLICATION NOTICE, No. 4617. Yn the Court of Topeka, in the scity of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. ‘W.G. Brook’, Plaintift, ws Ed Berry, Defendant, To the defendant, Ed Berry; You are hereby notified that you Suave been sued in the above entitled ease, inthe above named court for the sum of $7, and that a garnishee suramone has been duly served upon the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, on the 8th day of August, 1906, and snid ga nishee has saswered that they havein their pos- souion the sum of $10 belonging to the defendant, Thut unlesa you au- awerin said case or appear herein ‘on or before the 8th day of October, 1906, judgment will be rendered against you for said sum, and said money now inthe hands of the gar Howard University mae e Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutic Colleges, WASHINGTON, D. C. THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL SESSION will be- gin Octobez 1, 1906, and continue eight months, Students Matriculated for Day Instruction Only. Four years’ gradad course in Medicine. Three’ years’ graded course in Dental Surgery. Three, years’ graded course in Pharmacy. Instructions‘ is given by didactic lectures, quizzes, clinics, and practical laboratory demonstrations, Well equipped laborstories in all departments. Un- excelled hospital facilities. All students’ must register before Oct. 12, '06. For catalogue or further information, adply ty BE. J. SHADD, M. D.» Srecretury 801 R STREBT. nishee will be applied on sald Judg- ment and costs of suit. W.G, Brooks, ALTFST Plaintiff, E L, O'Net, Clerk of the Court of Topeka. Tirst published September 7, 1906. —— Vernon Likes Kansas. Dr. W. T. Vernon, Register o! the Treasury, etarted west today, and gave out the following state ment: “Iam going back to Kansas, the state of Usawatomie Brown, Ingalls and Freedom's early light, where rolling prairies and limpid streams outstretched under sunlit sk‘es, know carol of bird-song, low of cattle, and fatling herde that make the farmer glad; where bounteoue harvests fill barn and bin, and al! aglow with happiness is the denizen of the Sunflower atate. “Here men are strong, manty and brave and their loved ones tender and true; here manhood knows no color, and right is not allied with caste. Jere school houses dot ev- ery hill and dale, and colleg.s rend forth those whose lives shall prove a benediction to their fellows; where education, thrift, religion, morality and worth are taught to lisping babes and preached in death stories of departe« sires. “Here greatness and goodness give credit to true worth and no- where else is better land—for Kan saa is God’s country.” NOTICE, To Our Correspondenta over the U, 8. foreign and countries: We want you to take special interest in mentioning the progress ofthe farmers, stock- raisers, poultry raisers, hog raisers, mechanics and other men of business among our rao3, each week. ES ee Se SMe ee, ae eta en eae eee Competent men and women wanted to be appointed as Supreme Grand Deputies, to have exclusive manage: ment and control of the appointing of Grand Deputies, and afiairs of the order, viz:—of organizing and spread- ing it throughout their respective territorial juriedictions, Good com- missions paid, Write today for full particulars, as we have no head ofh- cer over your state, Address: Pror, Wu, Parron, S.G. M, Lock 1146 Box Bt. Louis, Mo., wee, Se N.J Reaeer, of parte unknown, willtake notice that she has been sued in the District Court of Shaw- nea County, State of Kansas, by her husband, J. H. Reaser, and that unless she appears or avewers the petition of plaintiff filed in said cause on or before the 20th day of October, 1906, the petition of plain: tiff will be taken as true, and judg- meat divoreing plaintiff {rom defend. ant will be sendered accordingly, J. T. Warp, ‘Alteat: Att'y for Plaintiff | J, 8. Curtis, Clerk, pe By Jennie C, Rosrn, Deputy, First published Sept. 7, 06, TOWHOM IT MAY CONCPIN ole It knowa thay my petiven ls now on Ble in the omiee of the probate court of shawnee county, Kanes, aaklig for B permit io set {uoricating Hquuss according belawat No 1 F, Nisth etrort, to thehecoud Ward of the city of 1upeka, Shawnee county, state Of Kansas. Wcarlug in sot for ths giud day of September, 120, at Pam, (MM. HINES ST. JOHN NOTES. Tomorrow ends the work for tho conference year. The day will be one of special in- terest, At 9:08, m, the Sabbath School will be out in full force to greet the pastor before he leaves for Ifutchinson to attend the annual conference. Atlla. m. tho stor will speak from the subject, “The Melping Hand.” At 3 p, m, the annual reunion of African Metho- dism and its friends will be held. The pastors of Brown's chapel and St. Mark's with their choirs and members will be present. All other Christians sro invited to attend, At 6:30 p.m. the Allen Leagué of C, E, will hold its final mecting for the year. The pastor's firet an» nual sermon and the reports of the stewards and trustecs will be read. Monday evening at 8 o'clock the stewardess’ entertainment promieca to be a very pleasant occasion. On the 30th the pulpit will be in charge of Rev, H. H. Willlamson at lla, m. and Rev. R, Barton at 7:30 p.m. et every body hear these brethren. The following program will be rendered at St. Jolin'’s A. M. E. church Monday evening, Septeraber 24th: Inst. Solo Mrs. Maggie Boyd Yocal Solo Mrs, Lizrie Brown Recitation Edna Ware Inst. Solo Mr, Walter Jones Paper Mra, R. H. Wade Baus Sol Mr, James Martin Quilt contestants, Mra, Mary Smi- ley, Mrs. Winder, Mrs. I. If. Slaughter, Misses Birdwhistle, Lil- ian Jeltz, Mary 13, Jordan, The Willing Workers were royal- ly entertained by Mra. Klien Hud- dicaon, H, Fueland J, HR. Lytle Monday at the home of the former, 214 Crane, GIBSON NEWS, | ILM, McMurry is again on duty alter a layoff of two weeks, part o| which time he spentin the M K, T. hospital. Robert Lignon acted fireman in his stead. Mr, A.C, Campbell 1s up after 2 few days aickness. Mesdames Fondville, Pitts, Camp. bell and McMurry are on the sick hat; the two former very sick, The little son of Mr, and Mrs. John Kirby died September 10th. They have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. ‘the C. M. E, church which blew down May gist, is being rebuilt. Also the Baptist church, which was torn down to build ona safer plan, {a almost complete, Schoel opened September 4 with quite a large number enrolled, Robert McMurry has returned from Baxter Springs where he attend: edthe reunion, He brought his little slstex, who had been up since July, Mrs. Kirby went to Wagoner Thursday to sce ber sister, Mise Early Brutton, who is very sick at that place. The farmers are all hoping that the sun will shine a few weeks, as cotton ia needing it Mra, Frank Howard left Sunday for Tennessee to visit her mother, Atwo weeks meeting at the C, M E, church began Monday night. / FOSTER WILLIAMS. CHEAPESTJIGROCERIES (He — o_O EOEO~eeeeeeeEe LL ~ Se - (2 rw ad , Lo e ae og oe te hw as nad vo D a RRL Scr os rae ee ceo hae A cae i ; ar 5 a Lee mae | ar a he a eee . Reet Ceca Ce Bate bee EE Sg 3 ee pe a oe cy aa Ya ENGEERE CER re. a 3 Sea a PEARS [Pies eS aie a i Pp 8 ry on NAN a ee cn 5 IE Sine ca ae | Er RT wn aed SER Tones: [a Aa Se a TO EVERY CUSTOMER he gives The Plaindealer FREE. Patronize him. isaed —_———— ee WESTERN UNIVERSITY, {eweet music and charming mauucr] A. M, £, CONEERENCES. The matron and all the teacher who have been away on their summe! vacation returned last woek The university opened Monday The enrollment the first week foots up 100, most of whom are from the states and territories of the great West, A, B and D Norma! formed their organizatiors last week, The C will do so later, The new brick kftchen will be fins {shed soon, Then there will be auch better dining room fac'lities. A very high class of young men and young women are entering the school daily. Pres. French enters upon his new work naturally and easily, The faculty decided to have a uni- versity Forum every Sabbath after. noon during thie achool year. They began Sunday with Prof, French. The James A. Hany elected Mr. Wm. E, Hestor of Iola president Thursday, ProfaJ.P King and Starr of the Kansas City, Kansas, high school were pleasaut callers at the ‘U" Friday, and made short and inter- esting talke to the stulent body at chapel services, When the old co'- lege bell that had been resting all surnmer, sounded last Monday morn- ing at six o’cluck, the old students arose and dressed in double quick time, Its music was sweet, they said. Miss Mabel Vaughn, daughter of Dr, E.R. Vaughn of the luaguage department, was very agreeably sur: | prised last week by a large number of her young ‘!nends who stormed their home, Among those in the happy party were Misses Olva Ell- son, Anna Smith, Edith t.amb, Grace Thomas, Edvua Smitb, Messrs, John- nie, Orestes Scott, Claude Miner, Guy Anderson, Frank Hughes, Worthy Smith, et al. The young people made happy the evening with the melody of classical music and other pastimes. Mrs, Vaughan, in ber usual hospitable way, looked after the comfort of the young people, who, atter partaking of cooling refresh: ments, returned to the city, a very happy party, JOPLIN, MO, Last week notes: Mra. SH, Houston is in the city visiting ber sister, Mra. Ke it, Kit trell, Cole and Jotneon's well known colored comedy company played here lant Sunday, Theirready wit, eweet music and charming manner completely captivated the very large audience, The Printing committee of Prince Hal! Grand Lodge will meet n Kan- sai ‘ty Sunday, September azudé oa minutes will bein the hands of the subordinate lodges thirty days earlicr thau ever before. HENNESSEY, OKLA. | — Onthe evening of tho 8th Robt Tutt and wife gave a delightful re- ception at their xplendid homo, ft honor of Mra Young, of Topeka, who is visiting here withthem. A fine luncheon wan served, and all of those present were delightfully eutertained. The following were prevent with their wives: Mesnra, J, HW, Clark, Samuel Hamilton, W. S. Price, Joseph Iayden, MF. Bailey and Rev, Wine Thompexon ; alno, Prof. KE. WH. Hall, Howard Hall, W. K. Montgomery, W. M. Goodwin, Mexdames Win. Harris, Nora Julinwon, HA, Cravatt, and Mixes Clara Cras att, ‘The following were the aut of town guests BLO Tyler and wife and Mra. 1, RR. Bto- Kinky, of Kingfisher, and Stim L. Morgin, of Watungi, Mr ‘TR. MeKiley Suntaycd here, the guentof Mr BI Uarley School began the Toth, with a large enrollment epite of the awelt ering weather, Cotton picking will soon begin. The business men of the city hive erected another gin, Mrv, Howard Hall left for Ark- aneas City let Seurdiy cycning to viet her nou, John Hall, FARMERS TAKE NOTICE, The Suntlower state: Agricultur- int will bold their meeting Friday and Saturday, Sqt. #4 und 29 at Lako View station, on the Santafe, five miles northwest of Lawrence, Lake View in an ideal place for 1 gathering of farmers, Every farmer who porsibly can ahould attend this meeting and assiat in making it what it should be, By order of Ex, Com, C. A. Grovea, Pres, When in Wichita *h* ‘ ‘ a) Wistoria Hotel, 343 N, Main Street, Firat clans Accommodations, clean Leds, firet-clann mealx, prompt attention, modern and upto: | date, Moard by day or week, European plan, ‘Try us | MRS. ADA BARTON, Prop! A. M, £, CONEERENCES. Conferences of the Fifth Eplsoopel Dintriet will mest as follows: Paget Hoand Conferesse, August 2, Tacoma, Wash. California Conference, August 29, Oak- Jand, Cal Colorado Conference, beptember 19, Pueblo, Colo, Kansas Conference, September £6, Hotchinson, Kan. Norta BMiscourl Ovaference, October 3, Columbia, Bo. Missouri Conference, October 10, Fan- eas City, fo, A. GRANT, Preading Bishop. In the District Court of Shswase Couns ty, Kansas. Petty C, Ransdell, plaintiz, v. Jecod Buffber, and Barbara Buffer, Carist fenset and Anna Hensel, Jacob Rens and Margarita Renz, Viet Hornung and Ure. Viet Hornung, intermarricd, Magdaling Godbrod and Magdalina Hornung, oa if living, and the unknown heirs, devisees, eaucutors, adminitrators aad trustees of 4tohn Hornung, Sr, John Mornung, Jr, Ann Hornung, Gottlieb Hornung, Jacob Hornung, Gustav Kutter, Gustavus Kute ter, Johanna Kutter, J. Fitrgerald and ‘Charles Willemsen, defendants, / The above name ucrugunts and the unknown heirs, deviwes, executors amd jaidnunistrators ond trustecs of Joba Hornung, Se, John Hornung, Jr, An Hornung, Johauoa Kutter, Jacob Uormung, Cotthel Horsung, Gustsy Kute ‘ter, Guetarue Kutter, J. Fttrgerald and Chirlea Willemson will take notice that tney hive Leen sued in the aforesald court by the eald plaintiff and must an- awer the plaintit!'s petition in the above «ntitled actlon om or before the 15th day of September, 1996, or anid petition will be taken as true and judgment ren- dorcd aguinat them as prayed for In said enlited In the First Kansas Colored In+ tantry, und werved until the close of the wat Ilo may have weot by the name of Rhine or SfeAfee, having been owned by both slave holders and therefore uned both names, Any information concerns ing him or any expense incured In dolog so will be paid by bs son, Mr, LE Gideon, Brorton, Mass, or 302 Weat Ful- ton Street, Chicago, Jl, This is bis son, who ia the owner and originator of Gid- eon'’s Refined Negro Minstrels. We 16 very anxious to learn the whereabouts ot his father, and we hope all who read thia article, especially (be old-timers, will give this careful conslderation and Investigate to the fullest exteat, Mr. Gideon's com ia ao gentleman of refine- ment, cullure and wealth. Ie is one of the leading showmen of the country, carrying thirty people and has been for years. J!e and bis mother would profit considerable If they could locate him, Mrs.L.P.Allen HAIR-DRESSING, MANICURING AND BEAUTY PARLOR, 2 E, Sherman Ave., HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO 112 East Seventh Street. NICK CHILEN, Business Manager J. H. CHILEN, Editor One year by mail ... $1.00 Six months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... $0 Entered at the Postoffice at Topeks as Second class Mail Matter. FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 1906 THE TROUBLE IN CUBA. The trouble in Cuba, that has been brewing for some time, is from the fact that the American white man has gone over there and sown the seed of discord to disrupt the Cuban government in order that the United States may intervene and take charge. The American white man is prejudiced from the reason that Cuba is a rich sugar and tobacco country, and the Negroes and Cubans get on in a way that makes the American white men envious. They want the U. S. to step in and place the Cuban island under control of the government and of the contemptible and mean whites of America who are doing everything to disfranchise Negroes in this country and who will put the same tactics into practice in Cuba and place the darker races of Cuba on the same footing of the American Negro. We hope that President Roosevelt will stand up for right and see that this island is not turned over to a lot of grafters whose sole intention is to rob the poor and enslave the ignorant and weak. --- The U. C. T. have organized a movement to try and pass a two cent railroad fare bill at the next Legislature and have the promise of some representatives to vote for it. The committee are, E. H. Johnson, Atchison, Ch'rmn; C. G. Coleman, of Concordia; H. R. Hoffman, of Wichita. The movement is a good one and should meet with success. Tus Missouri Peonage trial has not been completed at this writing. Judge Pollock, of Kansas, is trying these cases at Cape Cirardeau. This is a case against Chas. Smith, Sr., and Jr. (father and son), James Smith, Lee Rogers, Wm. Woods and others, who own 20,000 acres or more of land in New Madrid Co., Mo. They secured colored men from Memphis, Tenn., some thirty or forty of them, and took them to the farm under pretense that they would pay them $1.50 per day, but once on the farm they put them under armed guards, who locked them in at night in large, barricaded rooms and paid them nothing for their labor. The evidence in the case is conclusive and conviction sure to follow. ST. JOE. MO. Notes from last week: The Clay Reading club will hold its weekly meeting with Mrs. Thom Henderson. Carl Bloise is visiting in Weir City. Rufus Beshears will leave on Saturday evening for Chicago, where he will attend college this winter. Miss B. L. Hughes entertained the Invincibles club Friday evening. The next meeting will be held at the residence of James Coleman. A birthday surprise party was given in honor of Miss Ethel Coleman, Tuesday evening. Miss Emma Robinson was the guest at a birthday party given in her honor on Monday evening. A farewell party was given in honor of Rufus Bochears, Wednesday evening. Missen Ada Bruce, Helen Ricketts, Trelda Gordon and Panny Phelps have gone to attend school in Jefferson City. Minneen Emma Robinson, L. Carpenter, Gatewood and Merrin Cham. Smith and Emanuel Clark have gone to attend school at Quindaro, Kansas. Western University, QUINDAR0, KANSAS inferiority, doing whatever the white man say. The National Baptist Convention was in session at Memphis, and over 7,000 delegates were in attendance. The gathering was so large that it had to be held in a cotton shed on the bank of the Mississippi River. The great bodies of colored people should refrain from meeting in the South where Jim Crow laws and other insults are heaped upon them. It would be much, better to meet in a place where they would be respected. There are plenty of cities in the North and East that would be glad to entertain a gathering of this character, and would go so far as to put up money to get them to come. We had the pleasure of listening to the welcome address delivered by the president of the white Baptist Convention of Tennessee and also one of the leading ministers of Memphis. He spread a lot of salve over that large congregation of intelligent colored people who responded with, "Amens," mirth, laughter and glee at the hypocritical statements of this white wolf clad in sheep's clothing. While he kept the colored brother's eye and mind on Heaven, he never referred him to the earthly things, for if he had, he never would have received a single "amen" from them. We were sorry to see so many colored ministers so easily fooled and beguiled by such fellows, and in all the talks and supplications, we never heard one of these white ministers invite or welcome the colored brother to their churches, and in that great multitude of Negro ministers were some of the most refined, cultured and educated men to be found in any race. Yet, the colored people invited the whites to address them, and on the other hand it is plainly shown that they are not considered good enough to address a white congregation. It is high time for the colored people to call a halt on such foolishness. The president of this Convention is a Southern man, Mr. A. C. Morris, an ex-slave and lives at Helena, Ark. He reported to be quite wealthy and was rescued for the tenth time by acclimation at this session. We think that he is intensely prejudiced toward the educated colored ministers of the North as he does not seem to give them an opportunity to be herd in a general way before the convention. Truly, ten years is too long for one Southern man to occupy such a position—especially one who is dominated over and influenced by the contemptible whites. As long as the great gatherings of colored people harp about foreign missions and dollars to educate the Africans, and forget that they are just as needful in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama and other Southern states as in the wilds of Africa, just so long will the white people keep them in a condition that is far worse than slavery. Missionaries, are needed in the South badly, and the poorer the colored people turn their attention in this direction, the master they will progress. The colored people in Memphis have succeeded in losing two of their best churches. The Beale street Baptist church, which was one of the largest in Memphis, has been so broken up by so much confusion that all that is left now is a law suit and a building, dingy looking on the outside and poorly kept on the inside. There is a small congregation trying to hold on. The creditors now have it in charge and we understand this will be the third time it has been bought back. Another church, whose name we cannot now remember, but one of the leading churches, has also fallen into the hands of creditors from the differences of its ministers and deacons. It is time to call a halt on this sort of church work, and elicit strong, moral and business men and educate the people up to a standard of good leadership. We are told that there are over sixty churches in Memphis. These are enough to enlighten all the ignorant colored people of the South, and also drive out the prejudices and contemptibility of the mean whites. Prof. Booker T. Washington addressed the Baptist Convention on Friday night and had a large congregation. The progressive young colored Advantages Splendid Location, Heathfu Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to men of Memphis have organized an Ilias Club, which boasts of the best and most influential of the city, of both the business and professional and the laboring class of young men. We attended one of the social sessions and must say that they entertain royally. There were also several visitors from other states, among whom were, C. B. Lewis, of Kentucky, and Mr. Jones, of Cal. On a street car in Memphis, a colored boy had paid his fare, but the car being crowded, the ignorant conductor pretended to forget the fact and attempted to collect the fare a second time. The boy refused to pay. At this the conductor began to abuse him and call him "nigger", and as soon as he met another car, two or three other whites jerked him off and kicked at him, at which time your humble servant came near getting into the row. We soon got enough of Memphis and in company with Rev. White, of Topeka left Friday evening, two days earlier than we contemplated. At the Union depot, not thinking, we walked into the waiting room, (which was crowded with whites) from the front; and to our surprise and disgust the colored porter hollowed out, "This way for the Negro's waiting room". We asked how soon the train would leave for Kansas City, as we were willing to wait in the street or anywhere, to get out. We were informed by responsible parties that Gov. Vardman, of Mississippi, had offered $1,000 for the head of Nick Chiles, and we must say that we will try and keep it as far away from him as possible until the proper time. The principal street where the colored people conduct almost their entire business in Beale street. They have a bank organized by Mr. R. Warsau Ware, the present cashier. He is a financier and a prompt busi- ness man. Below is a statement of the bank issued August 27th, seventy days since its organization: RESOURCE9 Loans and Discounts ..... $12,300 00 Furniture and Fixtures ..... 4,500 00 Due from Banks and Banker ..... 8,500 00 Currency ..... 2,500 00 Silver ..... 1,000, 8 Cash Items ..... 708 00 Capital Faid In ..... $4,875.00 Individual Deposits subject to check ..... 15,228.00 This is a great showing for this bank, which will pay large dividends to the stockholders and be a safe deposit for its investors. Mr. R. R. Church, the richest Negro in the South, who pays more taxes than any other man in Shelby county, is president of the Solvent Savings Bank and Trust company. He is reputed to be worth from a half to three-fourths of a million dollars. You can walk for blocks and find nothing but property owned by Church. He owns the theatre and park used by the colored people. Mr. Church is a very fine gentleman and a thorough business man. He is of light complexion; one who would be taken for a white man. He was born within a few miles of Memphis, and has lived there all his life. Not understanding the fact that he has all his wealth and that he is an enterprisin man we learned that neither he nor any of his family have hidden on a stove car since the Jim Crow law went into effect. Also, that he spent money to employ attorneys to fight the case, but that it resulted in naught. Just think of one of the wealthiest men in the city being ostracised because he has one drop, possibly, of Negro blood in his veins, and not allowed to exercise the rights of free American citizenship. It makes but very little difference to the poor white man and the middle classes of the South how refined, cultured or wealthy a colored man may be, or how much business there is in him, he is just allowed to go so far, then reminded that he is a "nigger" and that white people have to take the lead. There is one drug store and a shoe store carrying a stock worth $10,000, probably, and whose proprietor is one the leading ministers of Memphis. They employ two young lady clerks, who know their business and are very courteous and attentive, and are doing what they can to make the business a success. We are told by this gentleman that if he had one-tenth of the colored trade of Memphis, he would be able to employ ten or fifteen clerks. There is one laundry, which is doing quite well, one printing office, which is modern-equipped and doing a large business. The Gilliss Brothers, who conduct three grocery rsty, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas ana the West Departments Theological College, Normal Sub-Normal and State Normal. Great West athfu Climate, Good In- n d all inducements offered, --- stores, are progressing. There is also a large ice cream parlor, three undertaking establishments, a dental parlor, a soda fountain, the Cesmopolitan Cafe, conducted by Mr. Geo. Smyth, and the Blue Front restaurant, conducted by one of our old friends, Mr. Will Moore. Xie Stanley Mitchell, editor of the Southern Sentiment. also president of the Ex-Slave Pension movement of the South, stands well and is doing a fine business as a money loaner. These constitute most of the substantial businesses of the colored people in Memphis. There are several saloons, cheap restaurants and boarding houses. This, considering the black population, is a very poor showing for them. They should own at least one-third of the property and the same amount of the business. The white people seem to have gotten their dark brothers disorganized, and the working class spend their money with the Jews, Dagos and Irish. If they could be educated to spend their earnings among their own people, the Negroes would prosper in business more rapidly. He has been coerced so much into doing things contrary to the betterment of his condition by the continuous bullying and everlasting imposition of the Southern white man, who domineers over and directs the policy of the Negro, that his growth from this will necessarily be slow, if indeed, he ever rises. Memphis is a very unhealthy city. The sanitary conditions are very poor. The streets are filthy in places, and the side streets and alleys are in poor condition. Malaria and fever lurk in the atmosphere. The people do not look nearly so strong and healthy as the western people, for they are compelled to take medicine for chills and fever. There are too many old shacks and swayed-in frame houses crowded with colored inhabitants. They live in alleys and rear ends of business blocks which are filthy and would be uninhabitable for any other class of people. We visited the city prison, and must say that it is one of the filthiest places for a public institution that we ever entered. The floors are dirty and dust awaits a visitor at every turn. It seems that there has been no painting done on the interior within the past quarter of a century. The department for the female prisoners is a dirty, dingy place, and the inmates are compelled to break rock. To our surprise and disgust, they were sitting on piles of rock, trying to break rock with sledge hammers. This shows that civilization has not as yet reacned Memphis. We do not see why the city is not consumed by yellow fever. small pox and every other disease known to history. If these ignorant and vicious white men would pay more attention to the sanitary condition of the city, the upbuilding of humanity and the fair treatment of all mankind, and give less time to abuse of the Negro and lying awake nights to impede his progress, they would make more progress themselves. At ten a.m., September 12th, President E. C. Morris called the convention to order in its 26th annual session. Several selections were rendered by the choir of 100 voices. Addresses of welcome by the following minister: J. L. Lewis, J. B. Woods, T. J. Searcy, G. W. Porter, J. H. Grant, J. Person, J. S. Potts, and A. N. Boone, (white.) Also by His Hon. J. B. Malone, mayor and Hon. B. F. Boone. Response by Rev. J. E. Wood of Danville, Ky. The president's annual address was delivered, after which a motion was made that Dr. E, C, Morris be elected to succeed himself. He was elected by acclamation. Each session was well attended; able sermons were delivered by some of the best talent of the race. One of the leading features was the address of Prof. Booker T. Washington which was delivered Friday night. Notwithstanding the large attendance at each session, it seemed that everyone in the city turned out to hear Dr. Washington. The Woman's Convention (Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention) held its session at St. John's Baptist church, which was a great success. Mrs. S. W. Layton of Philadelphia was re elected president. A missionary training school for girls was one of the leading features of the meeting. W. M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Omaha and Kansas 970. OFFICE HOURS 11010 A.M. 14 M. 36 M. Ind. Phone 888. 11010 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Amniating Physician of the Knights and Ladies section. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 921 Kansas Ave. Both 'Phone 774 . Calls answered day and night. Office Hours {2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Residence 1535 Van Huren. Office over Lee's Drugstore 921 Kas, Ava Office Hours {8-10 a.m. 2 1 and 8-8 p.m. W.W. CALDWELL, M.D., Physician and Surgeon.} Phones {Ind. WA Ind. Office 421-1 " " Hes 421-2 NEWS OF THE WEEK. Mrs. N. T. Gamble is reportedd seriously ill. J. B. Jones is seriously ill at his home on Jackson street. Mr. Glenn Watkins spent Sunday in the city. Miss Ogeal Wilson left Tuesday for New York City to visit her sister. Mrs. Rose Bauffman is suffering from an attack of inflammatory rheumatism. Mr. Alfred Huggins of Calumet, Mich., is in the city visiting her parents and many friends. Miss Eva Phillips has returned from a two months' visit with her sister in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Damon Chiles of Denver. Colo., are in the city visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Chiles. Mr. Heubelt Gleed of Lawrence, passed through the city Tuesday en route to Denver, Colo. Miss Ada Hortense Mason, of St. Joseph, Mo., who visited her cousins Misses Ollie Clay and Flossie Moseley, returned home last Friday. Mrs. Ophelia Reed died September 15th and was buried on the 17th. The funeral services were held at St. John A. M. K. church. Miss Ethel Gross of St. Joseph, stopped over in Topeka two hours Monday en route home from Jetmore, where she attended the wedding of her cousin, Miss Lela Moore. She was the guest of Miss Mattie Sneed. The prize dancing at Wilson's Summer Garden proved to be quite an entertaining affair, about fifty couples participating. The first prize for best waltz was awarded to Mrs. Sadie Brantley and Fred Stone-street; prize for best twostep awarded to Mr. Edmonds and company; for best schottische, to Mr. Ewing and company. Those acting as judges were John M. Wright, A. M. Thomas and Frank Eagleson. Attorney T. W. Bell, W. B. Carter and Mrs. Lawyer Bright of Leavenworth were in the city last Friday on business. Mrs. C. W. Williams, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Dennis Ray, returned home last Friday. Mrs. Jennie Dunn of Kansas City is spending a few days in the city. Mrs. J. M. Mason and little daughter returned Sunday from a pleasant visit with friends in Western Kansas. Mrs. Margaret Sanford has returned from Wichita after three weeks' visit. How Is YourHeart? Is your pulse weak, too slow, too fast, or does it skip a beat? too fast, or does it skip a beat. Do you have shortness of breath, weak or hungry spells, fainting, smothering or choking spells, palpitation, fluttering, pains around the heart, in side and shoulder; or hurt when lying on left side? If you have any of these symptoms your heart is weak or diseased, and cannot get better without assistance. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure strengthens weak hearts, and rarely ever fails to cure heart disease. Try it, and see how quickly you will find relief. "About January 1st, 1902, I took down with weakness and droppy, and gradually grew worse. I was told by my family physician that my case was hooptous. My neckbones and family had given me up to die. My lungs and body were swollen to one inch and water had collected around my heart. For at least three months I had to sit propped up in bed to keep from smothering. I sent for five bottles of Dr. Miles' Heart Curse, and by the time I had taken them all I was entirely curse. I feel better than I have for years. I have no kind of work on my farm. My attending physician told me that if it hadn't been for Dr. Miles Heart Curse I would now be in my grave." L. T. CURD, Wilmure, Ky. Dr. Miles' Heart Curse is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If it fails he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Miss Mollie Burnett of Kansas City, who was the guest of Mrs. William Knott, has returned home. Miss Alice Williams and Mrs. Moppings spent Sunday in the city visiting friends. Mr. Lee Mason of Lawrence was in the city Tuesday on business. Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Carr are the parents of a son, born on the 17th at Guthrie, Ky. Mrs. Mary E. Hicks and mother, Mrs. Lewis, of Hill City, are visiting their sister and daughter, Mrn D. Hickman for an indefinite period. Mrs. Minerva Dyer spent Sunday in Kansas City, the guest of her sister, Mr. Inez Thomas. Miss Mamie Elliott has returned to Denver, after a very pleasant visit in the city. Mrs. Lee Anderson is taking a vacation in Ohio. Little Marie Giles returned last Wednesday from a six weeks' visit to to Los Angeles, Cal. Miss Lilian Cage attended the fair at Burlingame Tuesday. Mr. Louis Avery of Omaha spent a few days in the city this week on business. Miss Loula B. Harris, who has been ill for several weeks, is very much improved. Mrs. Tennessee Nesbitt of Charlotte, Tenn., is visiting her brother, Mr. C. C. Hickerson, 1100 Lane. Lieutenant Thos. McAdoo left Friday for his home in Leadville, Colo. Benj. Gaines left Wednesday for Kansas City, Mo. THE PLAINDEALER is in receipt of a crate of Rockyford melons from the farm of Mr. Geo. W. Gross, of Rockyford, Colo. Mr. Gross is one of the most prosperous growers in that section of the country and is growing both melons and sugar beets. He is one of the young, prosperous colored men of Colorado and is setting the pace for other young men of the race. The melons were sweet and delicious, and this office could use a box every day. Thursday afternoon a young man took up his abode at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bennett, and for the next twenty-one years will superintend the affair of the household, and bore things generally. He is a big, strong, tenpound youngster, and Otto is wearing a smile that can be seen for blocks away. The mother and babe are doing nicely. Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY. OFFICE: 18 West Okmulgee Avenue Muskogee, Indian Territory CAPITAL. $100,000. SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have proven their ability to succeed in business, and conducted on a sound business basis according to the regular business customs applicable to that particular business is about all that any THINKING MAN would wish: The Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co. WE write Insurance against FIRE and LIGHTNING on Purses, Household Goods, Office Furniture, Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implants, Grain, Juggles, Wagons, Houses, Saddles and Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, President. H. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. J. E. JOHNSON, Gen. Mgr. ```markdown ``` Mrs. F. A. Hammond is visiting friends in Wichita for a week. Jas. McAroy, of the Sells-Floto Show, is in the city. He reports the circus doing well, now in Texas en route to Old Mexico. Mr. MoAroy brought young Allan Sells with him, who will return to the military school at Salina, Kans. FIRST AFRICAN In the absence of the pastor last Sunday, the pulpit was occupied at 11 a.m. by Rev. G. D. Olden and at 8 p.m. by Rev. James Alexander. Sunday will mark the end of Rev. Carr's first year as pastor. He will deliver his annual sermon from the subject, "Christian Service." An especially good congregation is desired, and a cordial invitation is hereby extended to all. Revival services will begin at the church Monday night. Rev. P. J. Jackson, D. D., of Kansas City has been engaged to assist. Everyone, especially the unconverted, is invited to come and hear strong preaching. Nabbath School and Christian Endcavor at their usual hours. The sewing circle is contemplating a visit to Mrs. Vance's farm next Thursday. The officers will serve dinner at the church Saturday. City Hotel Servides first-class—Four doors from postoffice Good, Clean, BEDS. Buss to and from all trains A. W. BLANTYRE. MRS.L.P.Allen HAIR-DRESSING, MANICURING AND BEAUTY PARLOR. 25 E. Sherman Ave., HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. W. H. LUCAS, Photographer. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE HALF? Stop and see me. 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. Rev. and Mrs. C. G. Fishback, Mrs. Emma Gaines, Mrs. Rosa McCarroll, Mrs. S. F. Malone, Miss Bell and Rev. T. J. Carr were delegates to the National Baptist convention at Memphis, Tenn. last week. They report a great meeting. Baptizing at Shiloh 11 a. m.; preaching by the pastor, subject, "Elijah"; 7:30, "After Prayer." Mr. Charles Stewart of Chicago, the greatest Negro reporter in the world, will speak at Shiloh on "The Condition of Our People in the Southland." Some of our best talent will appear on the program. Admission, 10 cents. Remember the date, Monday evening, September 24th. Dr.P.Holmes, Regular Medical Physician with Thirty Years of Experience in the United States. 10 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 Chills in five minutes. Will cure you of all diseases, Old Sores, 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, 1905, he brought Ira Burrell, of Greenville, Texas, back to life. HOURS AT EACH OFFICE, 8 a.m. till 12 m. 34 h. James St. Kansas City, Kansas 12:30 to 5 p.m. 161d Cottage St. Kansas City, Mo DRAGGING down pains and a symptom of the most serious trouble which can afflict a woman, viz. falling of the womb. With this, generally, come irregular, puffed, scanty or profuse periods, waspish, weakening muscles, dreadful backache, headache, nervousness, distress, irritability, tired feeling, inability to walk, loss of appetite, color and beauty. The curable. WINE OF CARDUI Woman's Relief that marvellous curative extract, or natural essence, of herbs, which愈 such a wonderful strengthening influence on all female organs. Cardui relieves pain, regulates the menses, steps drums and stimulates the muscles to pull the womb up into place. It is a safe and permanent cure for all female complaints. WRITE US A LETTER In strictest confidence, telling us all your troubles. We will send free advice (in plain sealed envelope). Address: Ladies' Allegory Dept., The Chattanooga Medical Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. "I Suffered AWFUL PAIN In my womb and evening," writes Mrs. Magul Bale, of Webster Groves, Mo., and my menses were very painful and irregular. Since taking Cardui I feel like a paw wagging, and do not suffer as I did." Mr. Carl Spears and Miss Olivia Clay were quietly married Thursday morning by Probate Judge Hayden. Mr. Spears is one of best known young men in the city, honest and honorable, and has the respect of all who know him. His bride is one of the most beautiful and accomplished young ladies in all Kansas, and will make a wife of whom any man might well feel proud. After the marriage a magnificent repast was served at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Albert Salisbury, to the relatives and immediate friends. THE PLAINDEALER and a host of friends wish the young people a happy voyage though life. THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. The fall term began last Tuesday with a very encouraging enrollment Students are in attendance from every section of Kansas and the entire West. Sedgwick county leads in the non resident enrollment with Johnson county a close second. Every day our students receive a supply of wholesome vegetables and fruit from the institute farm. The boys appreciate the farm work. We have just planted fourteen acres of alfalfa. A number of Topka ladies, under the leadership of Mrs. J. M. Wright, spent one day last week canning fruit for the school. We are very grateful for the work of those ladies and trust that others will do likewise. Principal Carter preached to Shiloh Sunday morning. A very generous offering was given our school Mrs. F. E. Motin, our instructor in location and debate gave a resell at Western University this week. Mrs. Motin is the leading Negro clocutionist in the West, being the only Negro member of the Kansas Elocutionary society. She always pleases her audiences. All of the departments are running in full blast. Every year shows an improvement in the systematizing of our industrial work. Our instructors are from the leading technical colleges in the country and have been especially trained for their work. Students continue to arrive. We receive students at any time, but it is advisable that they enroll at once, as we require students to make up all back work. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. H. A. Auerbach and H. A. Guettel, Partners, trading as the Palace Clothing Co., Plaintiff, G. W. Smith, Defendant. The State of Kansas to G. W. Smith; You are hereby notified that in the above entitled court and action, you have been sued by the plaintiff upon an account for $16.05, and in said action the plaintiff has caused a garnishment summons to be issued to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, and the said company have answered that they are indebted to you in the sum of $30, and this is to advise you that unless you answer the plaintiff's bill of particulars on or before October 5, 1906, that the same will be taken as true, and said court will make a finding accordingly, directing the said funds due from said railway company to be paid into court to satisfy the plaintiff's claim and cost of this action. Hereof you will take due notice. E. I. L. O'NEIL, Clerk. W S. McChrisk. Attorney for Plaintiff. First published Sept. 7th, '06. DENVER. COLORADO. Something is doing and no doubt will come off in the politi at arms. This fall. The machine Republicans kicked the Negro out in the coli, disfranchised them at the primaries and at the convention put them on the shelf to dry. Now for soft soap. Watch the statesmen take its share of Boss Evans flat round dollars and fall in line for the sake of Ab Lincoln. Things are O.K. in Colorado. Senator F. M. Patterson pulled the corporation Democrat across his lip, gave them a good spanking and sent them home, while the bank played a hot time in the old town, and the consent settled down to business, nominated Alba Adams of Puchlo, Col. for governor, while Bob Spur was consulting what to do about it with Boss Evans. Mr J. W Jackson, on popular shoe man, got a complimentary vote of 55 and Hon J. H. Street got 20 votes for representative in the legislature. Was not this a cold deal when the Negroes expected sure one place on the ticket? Now the city is "days, there will be plenty of money and a few joint jobs for you; full in line, for we ought to free you from the Democrats." Is not this soft soap? I H Jackson and Boss of Colorado Springs is in Denver trying to be put on the company payroll to quit the Negroes and get them in line for the corporation party. Does it not yet for you to see our people who think they will stop to do my old thing for the race, that is which is to no use. My advice is, if a snake should hit you站 it. The only way to to cob home is a hacking, and the way to gain the water love to some other, and when the fellow can only smell and not taste to not he will make terms. Be man and women and assert your rights. Mr I. W. Dickson has opened the finest and most complete shoe store and repairing shop in the state, the only one of the land run by a Negro this side of New Yorkland. So when in need of shoes or shoe repairing, call at the Jack on Shoe Co store, Islali Curtis street. Mrs. G. A. Jubet and Mr. Contine Club are in attendance at the Baptist convention held in Memphis, Jenn Mrs. Tarbet will visit friends and relatives in Kansas City and Jopaka before returning home. Elder J. E. Lord D. D., of Zion has returned from his southern trip and set the down to business. A new church house for Zion soon. Elder Dyett of the A. M. E. faith is working hard for contentment claims. The funeral of Mr. Tilden, a young attorney at law formerly of Maryland, was held from the patio of the Thompson unbottling room. His friends and relatives have the sympathy of the community. He was a promising young man and a member of the People's Sunday Mirror and was its attorney. Our visitors are becoming very thin. A warm climate and more clothing as the summer girl season in Colorado is about over. A big time is expected at Colorado Springs during the press association meeting. The carnival of Gun Pike will be on hand. Mrs. J. P. Bairley, daughter Ruth and son Franklin of Kansas City, Kau have returned to their home after a five weeks visit to Colorado. In an ivory and lignon mule of snow at Bellamb. Stores are being put in place in our boys are looking for overcents. Danger Signs are branching into business. 1 store store and repair shop, 6 cleaning and pressing establishments, 7 bather shops for colour, 7 rest rooms and lunch rooms, 1 school 2 drug stores, 8 clubs and pool rooms 2 plaster contractors, 4 doctors, 1 lawyer, 1 real estate, hair dressers and manicure groom, 9 churches, 1 undertaker, 2 printing of fuses, 2 brick contractors, 2 house cleaning establishments, 3 dress-making patrons, 1 carpenter contractor 2 papyrus and decorators, 1 artist, 2 mollusks. KANSAS CITY. KAN The prime given at Booker I Washington Park Sept. 14 in honor of the soldier whom we one of the greatest honors of the season. There were about 500 people that attended the prime. There were various amusements and events one could find something that would help pass the time away. All returned home after spending a pleasant day with the soldiers. There was a present sample given by the young ladies and gentlemen on Kanee City, Kan. at the residence of Rev Briston Webbley evening, Sept 3, upon Miss Idia Leland of Lawrence Kan. the out of town persons present were as follows: The Miss Home of St Louis, Miss Center of Lawrence Kan., Miss Muse of Western University, Miss James Loving of Quamluo Kan. Miss Bette Barlette of Blue Rapita Kan. Miss Sue the Brooks of Higginsville. Man acted as hostess. All enjoyed a very pleasant evening. A social was given out in the country Saturday night and about sixty persons went from town to attend the social. All the delicacies of the season were served and all enjoyed a very pleasant evening. A song service was given at the Metropolitan Baptist church Monday evening Sept. 19 by Prof Bratt and Prof. Cluk, of Va. A short program was prepared for the evening which consisted of the following: A song by the choir, praper by Rev. Parker of Topka and an instrumental solo by Miss Hattie Madison. The rest of the program was furnished by Prof Bratt and Prof. Cluk. Rev. Wilson Prof Bratt and Prof. Cluk left on the 11 20 train for Tennessee where they will attend the Baptist convention FORT SCOTT, KAN. Quite a swell reception was given last Friday afternoon from 2 to 5 at the residence of 31st, A. W. Johnston, 114 Ram- som street. It being her little daughter Thelma's fifth birthday. Little Thelma received many her useful and useful presi- sions from her little friends. Ice cream, cake, bananas, watermelon and lemon- ade were served in abundance. The litt- tle fell. arrived at 2:20 o'clock and re- turned home at 3 o'clock wishing little Thelma many happy birthdays. Those present, viz.: Little Bedeha Holl, Bard dell Sullivan, Roulch Lopp, Cordel Morgan, Easter Savage, Helen Drake, Ine. Beufard, Katherine Morgan, Lucetia Ruford, Mokne Johnston, Rosalie Lopp, Susa Dudley, Master Amnes, Birtland, Coral Monton, Gee Gleaner, L. Birtlin, Paul Dulkin Rolla Roll in, Zubin John HENNESSEY, O. T. On Saturday, Sept. 9th, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tutt held an impromptu reception from 10 to 12 p.m. in honour of their guest, Mrs Mary K. Young of Hopekham. Those present beckoned the guest of honor were, Rev. and Mrs W. T. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs John Clark, Mr. and Mrs Wm Price, Mr. and Mrs N. S. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs Joseph Hyndon, Prof. R. Mrs I. Bubby McDunnis, Wm Huntie, I. A Cuvatt, Nora Johnson and Mrs Morgan, Miss W. McTowdun, W. M. Montgrain, John Suns, Howard Hod and Prof. I. B. Hall. Those from out of town were, Lawyer I. O. Lafay and wife and Mrs Drink McMahley of Lismaker, Ocala. Miss Ola to visit associated in serving At the putting on of reunions and listening to music both vocal and instrumental also selling the guest's repaired to their homes in the wee and loving voting Mrs Lafay and helpless ON TO FT. SCOTT. $2,000 for State Missions—Negro Baw lists of Kansas Will Meet in Ft. Scott, Oct. 9-14, 1906. The 10,000 communicants of the Ngoo Baptists of the Sunflower state will hold their 15th annual session on the above named date at It Scott. This is the largest religious organization of Ngoos in Kansas. It compiles six large District Associations, one Women's General Convention, one Young People's State Baptist Society, one state Sunday School Convention and one state organization of ministers and layman. These different auxiliaries of the State Baptist Convention are presided over and directed by some of the brightest and best men and women of the race. The membership of these auxiliaries embraces consecrated energetic old man and woman, industrious and many of the best educated young man and women of the West. The gathering at It Scott promises to be the largest in the history of Kansas Baptists. Great preparations are being made by the Shiloh Baptist church to give messengers and visitors a royal reception. The scholarship and prizes young pastor, M. S. Jones, B. D., is leaving no stone unturned to make this meeting the greatest ever held by a religious organization in the West. In addition to many intellectual and spiritual giants of Kansas that will be present will be several distinguished visitors of national fame who will take part in these meetings. Joseph A. Booker, D. D., president of Kansas Baptist College, is funneling an education and pulpit officer. Wm. Beckman, D. D., field secretary National Baptist Pub house Nashville. L. L. Gouldth, D. D., De Mones, La- president Western Baptist Convention. Prof. Chris Stewart, the noted Asso- cial Press reporter, Chicago, Ill. Prof. H. B. Bittt, the gregel singer louisville, Ky. together will ether noted visitors have noticed us if their coming to the good convention. We are looking forward with great ex- ception for a glorious and most sus- cial season. Will you be there? Besides the spiritual and intellectual benefits that will be derived from these meetings matters of great business will be undertaken that will be of vital interest to the race. Prominent among will be the establishment of the house for the god and nation. The committee has planned well and wisely all selected lodge is the most central place for this institution. The full report of the committee will be made at this session. We are putting forth efforts to raise $1,500 above at this season to be applied on the home. Rev. J. L. Dudley, Lt. Scott, is the general financial agent. We are calling upon every church, Sunday school, circle, and anybody to send a liberal offering for this fund center prize. Each individual may help us in this work. Last year there were several churches that sent up splendid sums for missions. This year there will be an honor roll. Churches, circles, etc., reporting $10 and more will be placed there. Let the small churches report no less than $10 and the large churches no less than $25. Each morning from 8 to 10 a.m. the Ministers' and Laymen's Congress will be held. Tuesday and Wednesday will be devoted to the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission work. Thursday, Oct 11, at 10 o'clock, the convention proper will be called to order. Come prepared to do your whole duty. Build up the waste places in Zion. May we implore you to observe the following suggestions: First Be on time and remain indoors during session. Second Be prayful and soul winners for the Master. Third Let everything be done decently and in order. Fourth Mark them that cause divaion and be not influenced by them. bronically love reign, in honor picfer one another, ninth-In all things give God the glory, humbly youa for the work. E. ARLINGTON WILSON, President, 614 Jersey Ave, Kansas City, Kan. L. re reduced rates on all the railroads. Write Recording Secretary, J. F. Lewis, Box 1017, Wichita, Kan. VINITA, I. T. M. A. Sorrel was elected delegate by the Republican club to meet the Negro Protective League, which convened in Oklahoma City the past week. A. D. Johnson and Dr. A. Jordan also attended the meeting. H. I. Watson drove out in the Lightning Creek settlement Monday eve, on business. Will Johnson made a flying trip to Musgrove, I. 2., Friday and reported times as being very lively. At the Ruler hall Monday eve, the Republican club met with President R. D. Blackwell in chair. Retirements were turnedished. Speeches were made by a few prominent gentlemen who have the race pride at heart. A pleasant eve was spent and all left at a late hour for their respective homes. L. L. Mukdow, who has been sick for the past two weeks is able to be up again and will begin on a returning tour in the interest of the Republican party the coming week. M. H. Postet of Chestop, Kans., while on route for Wheaton, L. I., stopped off between trains and spent a few moments with his old friend, L. H. Pimley. Pav. A. H. Hawkins held a revival meeting out on Lightning Creek the past week with much success. The colored people are partly to blame for some of the wretched conditions existing in the South, from the fact that they are too cowardly to rise up to one man and stand up for the principles of right and justice. They cater and bow to the whims of the prejudiced whites, and to the class of Negroes who assist the whites in oppressing the Negroes. There is no excuse for hardworking people with a fair education of what is just and right submitting to all of these indignities. Yet, the time is not at hand to create too much of an internal strife until the Negroes become better situated financially and also add more bravery, so as to able to defend themselves. KANSAS CONFERENCE A. M. E, AT HUTCHINSON. An arrangement has been made with all Railroads in Kansas and Febraska for a rate of a fare and a third for the round trip, on the certificate plan, from all points in Kansas and Nebraska, on account of Kansas Conference A. M. E. church, Hutchinson, Kansas, Sept. 26-Oct. 0. 1906. POINTS OF THE PILES BURNED Remarkable Case of Bpontaneous Ipnition Recently Noted. A remarkable case of spontaneous ignition that actually occurred in erecting the walls of the new Rotterdam quay is related by the Technische Dundeeuhr. Rams had been in use there for some time, which by 180 or 200 strokes per minute caused a steady advance of the piles. The foundation was such that the pillars had to be driven through the quicksand down to the solid ground. On withdrawing some piles, the points of the latter were found, owing to the enormous friction, to have been carried entirely and beaded to such a point as to begin burning spontaneously on coming in contact with the air; nor could iron shoes prevent this spontaneous ignition. With leaving the piles in the ground this ignition would not result in any damage, the charring remains limited to the surface, and the heat is rapidly carried away in the moist surroundings. FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE THEDFORD'S Black-Draught Stops Indigestion • Constipation 25¢ ATTLE DRUGISTS A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer Phones Home Roll 140 Board and Lodging-Everything Clean--First-class Rooms. ESPECIALLY EOR The Co ESPECIALLY EOR COLORED PEOPLE Radium Bath House J. A. GOINB. PROPRIETOR These famous Radium lame to walk, the weak to see, and cures all sick when these Radium sound and well. SOUTH PART OF TOWN Fred M. Stonestreet. 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Why be rum Baths will make you - CLAREMORE, I. T. G. W. Hamilton. Σ & Hamilton, J. M. Knight. and Embalmers. EARL DUNN, Pres. R. J. BETTIS, Sec. J. F. PHILLIFS, Steward. Afro-American Social Club When at Leasure, Call and See us. We Strive to Please. 'PHONE 1349. "THE KEYSTONE. RESTAURANT AND CAFE First-class service. Short orders a specialty. When in Kansas City, call and see me. If you're pleased tell your friends, if not tell me. R S. STREET, Prop. 1204 E. EIGHTEENTH ST. INFORMATION WANTED OF WILL DOUBTLY. Any information of Will Doubtly who was last heard of at Wybark, I.T., will be thankfully received by his brother, W. S. BROWN, 2824 State Street, 31-4-13. Chicago, Ill. 5th American Collection Agency: 413 Kansas Ave DPEKA. HAS ANTHONY P. WILSON, Attorney We make collections in all parts of of the United States. No fees charged until collection is made. KALLITHRIX PARLOR. HAIR GOODS, HAIR ORNAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES. WIGS, TAPES, FRIZZES AND BANGS. MRS. M. L. FIELD, 819 KANSAS AVE. BOB ROSS, Prec OSCAR ROULETTE, See AL, RODGERS, Business Mgr. OLYMPIC CLUB. Home 'Phone 7659 Main 818 Baltimore Ave. Kansas City, Mo BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chas. Smith Bam Yarbrough Boobe Childers Ed. Tipton Matt Bolan Sam Jones Topeka, Kansas. Poultry Every year thousands of bushels of walnuts go to waste all over the country, and few farmers think of their value for poultry food. For years we have been gathering the walnuts and storing them in some shed or our house, and we consider every bushel of them worth fully as much as a bushel of oats. It is not necessary to remove the hulls, but do not store them more than a few inches deep, so they may heat and rot. A 10x10 space will hold a big wagon head safely. Who real cold weather sets in we hash u a bushelful with an id id ass and feed them to the laying home. The great amount of oil contained in the kernels will do more to help keep up animal heat than almost any other foodstuff we can produce, and we have never had disease in our flocks when we have walnuts as part of the winter ration. With eggs at present prices, and high prices during the past year, we may look to see them sell high all through the coming winter, and should do all within our power to make us big lay. You Can't Miss It! Miss what? "Thirty Years of Freedom," a drama in three acts, to be given by some of the best young talent in the city, Thursday evening, Sept. 20th at St. John's A, M. E. church, for the benefit of the pastor's salary. This drama was written by a lady of our race, and is something new. This drama has been played in all the large eastern cities with great success One of the special features will be a chorus of twenty voices, who will, sing those jub'lee and plantation melodies so dear to every heart. This chorus alone will be worth the price of admission. The admission will be 15 cents, single, 25 cents per couple; children under twelve years, 10 cents. A full cast of characters next week. Keep the date in mind, Thursday, September 20th, 1908, at St. John A. M. E church. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. L. M. Wood, Plaintiff, vs 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 [£137.72] 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 $65.00, 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. I. O'NEIL Clerk. T. D. HUMPHREYS, Att'y. Firstish pubed August 10th, 1906. AFTONCE FROM EVERY NEGRO NEWSPAPER IN THE INDIAN AND OKLAHOMA, TERRITORIES. Mail us at once a statement of your guaranteed circulation, commissions to agents, advertising rates and a copy of your paper. We can use energetic, representative men and women in every community. Particulars free for the asking. Ethiopian News Agency, DENISON, TEXAS, Reporters, Circulating and Advt Agents MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRST CLASS MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRST CLASS KANSAS CITY. FARSAS. Tey. M, Cuiline aa sivring up Ils fourth and lant quarterly meetings had a glo- ricus mecting at Independence Sunday. ‘Twenty-seven members were rectived in full membership, Ie goes from Indo- pendence to Mayview the 19th end Odeasa the 20th. St. John 2sd Ward Chapel the 30th, West Park, October Bnd, cloxes the work for this conference sear, Annual conference will convene October 10 at Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo, under the leadership of the Right Tey. A. Grant, We antlelpate « grand and glorious conference, ‘Mrs. Lucella Patterson returned frord Ledvénworth lest Sunday whero she hed been “visiting her parents. ' Bnool opened hete Monday with the largest attendance ever had. Invitations ate out for the reception to be given in honor of the Rev, Boren, pastor of the Firat Daptint church, Tues day the 25th inet, The picnic given by the Wyandotte Goelel club Sunday the 26th inet. was ‘a grand success, Speakers of both po- hhtwal parties epoke, The comnutter, Menry Reed, president; Ld. Davia, vice president, Fred White, evcretary, and T. Ta Gayden, treasurer, Wink to thank the people of hansis City for ther prlon: age. Rev. Too thuris af Garnett, Kan, peahed at the Metropohtan Tvptiet church Tet Suoday don Dirge and ap prechitive nudiance, Mra, Tach) Porter of Warrensburg Mo, ia in the city the guest of ha Gauhtes Mra, Stella Roberts. Min. Bertha Gaydon of Rosedale was In the city Sunday, Mise Meitha Brett Is in the city. the guest of Mr ant Vre, Geo Mnbtard, Little Mica Bertha Cieen celebrate: per tentu Litlity Inst Monday after noon, Ten little ghly enjosed ler hos pitatity. Mr. Walter Long returned Saturda; trove his eummer vint to Puchlo, Mr. Orange Hunter of Fort Scott is t the «ity the guest of bis daughter, Mrs Seasie “Armstropg. Mra. Regtie Kenard of Fort Scott in the city visiting her daughter, Mra Neods and Mies Kenard, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Mr. and Mrs, J. W, Cooley entertained Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Robinson of Chicago, ‘Mrs, Lucy Philips and Henry Robinson to dinner Sunday, Rev, W, W. Cowen Is home after sev eral weeks vacation, ‘Lhe Rev. Bre, E, Howard anived in the city last Thursauy and is engaged in tne meeting at the A. M. E. church. Rev, B. B, B. Johnson is attending the Boptist. arsociation at Nebraska City tha weeks Lincoln and vicinity were visited by 4 Icavy rain storm Jost Sunday, causing damage by flood in many places, Mrs, Francis Emily Koss, mother of Mrs, J. C. Colina, Mra. W. White and Fichard Young, died at the home of ber daughter on Washington strect last Fri: day at 10 a. m,, after a long viege of sickness, The funcral was betd In the A, ME, church of which uhe was a mem: ir, Sunday at 2 p.m. Revs Mr. Big: gers preached an interesting sermon and was assisted by other miniaters, ‘he deceased was about 58 years old und bad lived here a number uf years. A brother, {wo sisters, tivo daughters and a som ative het, with a number of other rls tives and fiends. ‘The services were sad, The chow gave touchiog music, Moral desigus were profuse and the attendance caciwlelned, Interment in Wy uhit com: storys Registration becan at the SOle umser sity the 18th and clase bens Mon lay, the th, ‘The attend ines thes yeur will he vers huge, ont at IOLA, KANSAS. The piome ait the Photiie puk wan grand saccens, Here were & few Vaeit ais fiom the nearhy atied. Addrosses were mute by Her. d Te Ransom of To- peha, Hon, Wy W, Lisher, ono of the Jrommnt cohacd politidans of the state, ‘Lhen talks were alomy the ine of the progicas of the solored people and sugestions for further provost, Mis, Joe Phelps hay returned to bet home in Osuwatomie after spending » few weeks in Tol. ‘Miss Colent Stenart, one of the leading pouty young Indies of Iola, left Monday for Tuskegee, Ala, tu enter Bouher Washington’s school, She wit! be great Ty inissed by the young people. Rev. Newby of the A, M. E. churct ‘has gone to his farm to sell some of bit stock. ‘The A. M, B. church took in $100 ot the big rally day, HICCINSVILLE. MISSOURI. Mr, Mardin Smith of Indenponcence, Mo, traveling in the Interest of the Macon College, changed ears here oo Wednesday for Sweet Springs, Mo, Misa Cora Graham of Lincoln, Neb, ju vielting ber brotlur, Mr WJ. Gra bara, Rev, Mr, Deney of Odensa, Mo, chan: ed cave here on last Monday, returning home from Sweet Springs, Mo, Mra, Annie Murrey of Jabeity, Ma, fe vinting her daughter, Mra. Fannie Gant, who has heen very fick. Mr. Clayton Walliame attended the aticet fate nt Lesington, Bo, last weet, Mr. Gro, W Tilward wan in Lexington, Mo, last Wednenlay, Mr, Maskus Washington whoa han been quite Mb dy much better at present, SPRINGFIELD NEWS. Mes, oo Massey will visit In Kan aie City for a fow weeks. Mra PS. Manly who kaa been the Miclim of nemazie fs consaleschi. Mra t. Verndun arcompanted her dingoter Vise Fima (a Marslifubl, where the lutter hisa position as achool teach er, Mrs, Ld Lane who was attacked wit typhoid ferer fe creatly improved. Hern wuss Lusaste hits uvpurecd for Sedalia where she will be ons of th- feachers at Geo. RK. bmith. ‘Mins Bevsie Hensley left last week fur Onceola, Mo, and will be the city school marm, Mr, and Mrs, John Maywood were ruslong thelr lovely vehicle Sunday. Mr. Ld Drew fy contemplating a west ern trip. Doors were opened to qn number cf couples at the Iovely home of Mr. and Mis. J. S. Mardrick, The evening wae spent delightfully in various amus> ments, mune and dancing being the im- qortant features. Mra, T. ©, Green's ments, Miss Morrison and little Fie nhowed themselves lovely _hovtesses, ‘The guests departed declaring themeelves having had @ fine and enjoyable time. ‘Thursday evenings at Oak Leaf Club, G. 1. Webb, Manager, ‘Mine Hattie Penn of Kansan Oity is visiting her elster, Mrs, W, Straughter ‘A rosal time At Brown's Dalace Un Monday nights ‘You will find, Messrs, Lonnie Herndon and Geo Camphell seturned from Kansas City Sunday, Maadames Cooper and Sati returnes fiom Indus Jeiritory Heat weeks Blue Kibbon Club reopemd and hee there noclal session Wednesday. Lvery (ung in dull bist, Pleasure Listed antl wee" hours, 60 spirited were the mustes mumbas, antl they accved many on woes, Director B.A, Matdink, J. > Hanhih, 1. D. Johnson, 1. C. Green strevt, SUACAe: SAEUENI ES: OMe nee TT re Handhigh, 1. D. Johnson, T. Co Greens atrett, NEGRO SOLDIERS RESENT INSULT. Panic Prevails in Texas Town—One Man Kulled, Another Wounded, Soldiers Threaten to Buta the City— Whites Fearful—Many Leaving— Gen, Penrose Says Whites Re- sponsible—Post Abolished— ‘Troops Removed. hpecial to the Citizen. Brownsville, Tex., ‘Lbursday.—As a re sult of insulting a Negro trooper, nem ture of the battalion etationed at Fort Brown entered the town and fired scv- eral volleys down Main street, rank Natur, a barkeeper is dead, a bullet from a Krog-Juiginsen ritle waving plerced his heart, and policeman Joseph Donunge ie wounded, lis arm and bond thaltered by w bullet and his horse shot from under him. ‘Twenty-three of the bullets fired en- tered the home of Louis R, Cowan, many went through the residence of F, E Stark and several bricks were whot from the walle of the Miller Motel, near a window where guests were sleeping. At- ter their depredations the Negrocs re- turn to their garrison. The Trouble. ‘Major Penrose, in charge of the troop, has reported the following to the Wat Department. He saye: That the enlisted men bave been sub- jected to indiguities wince their arrivel bere there can be no doubt, and this has caused @ good deal of feehng among them, The one case to which I attribute this outbreak J will make the subjest of un official report as soon as John W. Vann, the collector of customs, returns to the city.” Mayor Penrore then outhned bricfly the cave in question, Privates Newton and Lipscomb were passing along a walk on August 5 where wolue Wonnn wele wlanding engaged in convention with a man named Tate who I¢ Gnploycd in the customs office. ‘the Negio plasates walked ringle file letween the women and fence, ‘Late Anoched Newmin dowa with the butt of a tevolver aud 18 reported to have said: “LIL teach you (o get off the pul walh when there is a party of Hida on th wath.” When Newiin arore Late $s sand te Juve covcred nue wath the revolver, com mandng: "=— yen, Kaye or 1 val Blow your Lraims out." Stig account a the aftae is eonaborated by Lipscom's Alajor Perrone sougnt an offal inves Jrysttion of the allan, but we the collee tut of customs, Mr, Vann, is out of th any, at Tas not teen possible to hav the affair looked into, On August Ts, Mayor Pemiose says ¢ Jot. Trans and Di, Combe, mayor 0 Brownsville, callal on him, Mi, Evan J anid lie wife was acized while enterin, Jirr home by a Negro supposed to be 1 | soldier, as he wore hhaki uniform. Mes vans woe unable to identify the mis tut both compluined that the ‘soldier | gatured near ther home and ennoyes them, That evening Mayor Penros made an attempt to get all the suldver: Jinto the reservation early, All but tw men, who were cut on passer, were gath ered into the port, but whortly after mid night the engagement which resulted @ +} dinaatrously took place, and the whol +} garrison wan awakened by a fusillads VAs noon a4 the abooting ceaned and J termed nafe to make an investigation ‘Fall but two soldiers answered roll cal and the rifles were all an place an fhowed no make which Indicated tha ‘Tthey had been fired, (Cartridges an 3] shells made at government arrenals wer found near where the shooting tuo 1] place, and Major Venrore expresses th opimon that eight or nine soldiere wh had hey» to the gun racks got the *} weapons, ripped ‘out of the past and ct “J yayed an the hattle with the eitizens an s}manaerd to clean there pune, re plac then in the racks and rezam there plc: "Vin the Datracks during the evatemen which provaitel in the post Citizens Appeal. Trownesille, fey, Saturday ~ Her Charles A, Cull raon, United States Bet ater Dallas, ‘evs We appeal to ye elagnin in one gieat necessity. Our pos fim ie misunderstood, We ain not cot t] vince om women and caldren that a ofetler outbiah may net orur at an sftame ‘Tans condition fa deplorabl ‘Ther will searcely venture out of the } [homes and fel secure thereby, We a ee Oe Atucd uticos enty piguts We KNOW that the arcidental discharge of @ fire: arm of any overt act of an excited citl ren—and our citizens ate fearfu' 5 ex: cited=would prvipitate upon us thi whole Negro force at Brownssille, and we do not behove that their officers could restrain or cortrel them, ‘There aie only five officers prsent, and tne consoquences would be a fearful loss of life and probably the destruction of t% city, Many of owe citizens have removed and are removing their families cle where, A Texas town abould not be left Unaided in this condition, ‘The greatest uncasiness atill exists, ox the soldiers threaten to break out again and burs the town, Abolishes Post. Fort Trown Post bas been ordered abolished by the War Department, «: a result of mistreating Negro soldier: by the white citizens, thus leaving ther unprotected from Mexto. Soldiers Removed. A epectal from Woshitytom says “The colored toldicrs have been removes to Tort Ringold, 100 mites up the Iti Grande, and white troops have been or dered to Ent Brown. ; Is Thompson Crazyi The following from the pen of one Dennis Thom} son isan outrage and does not speak the sentiments of the Negroes of Kansas; “There sceme {o ealst a great deal of misapprehension among the people throughout the state tn regard to the separate school question, Many are of the opinion that there Is « spirit of re- sistance among the negroes in the mat- ter of the separation of the two races fn the schools, There is a strong be- lief among the whites that every negro will oppose avy legislation looking to- wards separate schools, but this ie unfair and tends to work an injustice to the race, when it is considered that there are negroes all throuph Kansas who have the same feeling of race pride that any other people have. ‘The negro today is not = great deal unhke other people, in that be feels best when he is doing for himself; every time he accomplishes something for him- eelf he feels the better for it, because be realizes that it is the one avenue through which self-dependence comes, ‘The separation of the reece in the schools ineans wide recognition of the negru’s ‘services, since more negro schools woul: mean more negro teachers, a fact whieh all intelligent negros are compelled tc appreciate, becaues it fs true that negré teachers would not be employed in mixed schools where white teachers would be available, Negroes who view the met. ter from the proper standpoint are uns: nimously in favor of separate schools for they recognize thad v0 long as they have unwelcome association there will not be much progress educationally, “There con be no question that th separate school systera where the negro population exceeds 25 per cent would work a great advantage to both racee in Kansas, providing the faclitice for negro eduention would be aa adequate a! for the whites. I don’t believe that th best is too good for any people, since we cannot hope to produce the highest clas uf cltizenvhip and support an infer system of training for part of the yxo ple. The negro will not develop int a good citizen any more than other peo ple of bis own accord, but fo make goo citizens there must be encouragement thero must be some tendency to uplift instead of so much bilter discrimination as is practhed against the negro. “When we come to consider tha dis advantages wrought through the preju diclal relations existent in the mive school it is eary to diseern how muc greater the percentage of progress woul be in the education of both races in th separate schoo} where more congenial as sociation could be bad, both in stud; and in recreation.” MEMPHIS, TENN. At this writiog everybody ie in- terested in intertaining the delegates naval base will be gladly conceded to the Filipinos, who simply desire an opportunity to work out their own destiny, inspired with our ex- ample and aided by our advice. “Insofar as our efforts have been directed towsrd the education of the Filipinos, we have reudered them a dietinct service, but in edu- esting them we muat recognire that we are making colonislism impossi- ble, If we intended to hold them as subjects, we would not dare to educate them, Self-government with ultimate independence must be assumed if we contemplate univeraal education In the Phillipines, order to keep the Negro in subju- gation they advocate not to educate his brain, Mr, Bryan waye it 1 dangerous ty educate the Vilipine if the U. 5, would keep them as eubjecte, In thin statement alone Mr, Bryan proves himeelf to be 3 hypocrite on uwnivereal fairness tc all mankinds AUTAMVTA TUF TiANNEN: UILIMIEN, Tit LUPE Bas Been on Every Gide ef Every Pobdlic Question, Amé has Betonzed te Every Poltictal Party over Organiced in bis tima Mzcept the Becialtst—liabio te Sete that Befere the Present Campaign {2 ever-Byan Re teres his Senta Fe Pase—Why Beeen’t Me turm in his ethos Mallreag Pascee-Havris bays © ‘Vacast let at Lawvence—Been Bi Ratend te piteh @ Pont there fos mo fammer—Otbes Matters of Rnterest. David Cvermye, te Camocratts Guminee fer attorney general of Kam fa, hee started cnt cn whet his Sends vey willbe a “whirtwind came Dalen” of the stata Crermyer be fan bis “whiriwind campaign” of Mowd City. His mest loteresting Matemest la & twe hours’ spesch was ®@ characterisation ef Gey. Hoch as an “Irresolute anglewerm” Thle from David Overmyer known to aotoristy tm Kansas a8 a republican, sathpro- Alditiontet, probidiuestat, stalwart Gemocrat, fusion democrat, sold @tandard democrat, free sliver demo- crat, friend of the pailrosde, feo of the rallrosds and all round polftical Nagptoing change artist. It has bewa well said of David Overmyer that he has at some time been right on avery polttical question that has ever bean before the people of Kansas, Iie has Deen on all sides of al] questions and Bow occupies w position om the pro- Albition question that is exactly the eppcaita ta the course be bes parsued Grougtout all bis previens publle Ife, Overmyor ts this yor ene of the biel cpirite ef the democratis cam- patgn to sleet Col. W. A. Harris, of Caleago, governcr ef Kansas, Over myer is also making his campaign ean platform pledging beth he and Berrie to rigid enfercemsat of the peckibitory law. Im 1834 Overmyer ‘was & candidate for governcr em & earalght democratic tekst, running o2 @ rervbmiasion platform 3. D. Lewelling, two years before slected @everscr by the democrats and pep Dlists combined, was a candidate fo1 Feslection om the populist tloket, W. 4. Harris was & candidate om ths wame ticket with Lewelling for esm- Qreesman-st-large. Overmyer oppoeed Beth. On the straight Ucket with Overmyer was J. G. Lowe a2 @ deme @ratie candidate fer ewagreseman 6 Qarge. Overmyer und Lowe police eufirlont Remncratta vaten to bring the Beteat of Lewelling un@ Barris ani Get BN. Morrill aad RW. Btus 10 was epenly charred threughow he campaign thal Overmyer was mot Ronest In bis enndidecy, that be bepel enty to Dring about the Gefeat of tu peyalistn, Tmmoetisiely afer = th election at which ocuag wee @ Seated the Topets editian ef the Otis wa Journal, efited by BM Serv end the oficial organ of Kansas pep uliem, contained the fellewing cow meat regarding 0 statement made bi Overmyer that he was satiated will the reeult ef the election: “While Dave Overmyer cid &0i a Glected governor of Kansas then germs to be a pretty geasral under standing thst he pufled the leg the republicans for about as much & Qe salary would amouat to. No wo Ger he ts satisfied with the result.” ‘The populist party never recoveres | Prom the defeat admtaistersd to! 1. 1844, In 1897 the Bulshing touches t fhe pops were put on through th | treachery of W. A. Harris, H. P. Far relly, W, JL Ryan and Balle Waggen ar, who caused the defeat of the max | from freight legislation the pops bat | promizod the people. The destructtor |e the populist organization fa Kan sas can largely be attributes to Har | rts, Overmyer, Farrelly, Ryan ané ‘Waggoner, the very men who are uot | Fanning the democratic party ts Kee pas and asking the assistance of th | very populiste they so shamelesal: || betrayed and Gecelved tm 1894 an } 8497, ‘| Harrte, Overmyer, Farrelly a0 | myan ere now bound torether by | common hope that they may gain con trel ef public business im Kansas an distrivate political pie to the famish fag democrats who co-opersted wit | chem im the destruction ef popullsz There is wo probability Chat they wil | again de placed tm positions wher || hsy may betray the people of Kas || waa. Overtnyer, whe Sor years he || Boewa Bot and eel4 ow al] politics peepesttions, whe hap attempted to t | all things te all men, enn net decaty he voters by speaking of Gov, Hos jo am “Lrresolute sagleworm.” —_——-— 7 PRTURNS ONE PASS Bat Ryan Welds om to the Rest- Onught with the Geos ox Kim ‘W, HL Ryan, chairman ef the demo qrutic state contra) sommiltes, has Deen soared Into returoing bis Bante Vo railroed puss to Jutge W. R Smith, the general solicitor of the Genta Fe, who gave tt tobim Ryan was given a Banta Je pase efter bis @lection as chairmsn at 8 roeeting of eandidates and committsemen at which $% was decided that the railroad pass fs am womized evil which the demo- erate will probibit if they succeed In their purpote to elect Col, Harris, of Calcago, as governor of Kansss, Ryan gleefully accepted the Banta Fe pase and was mighty gieé to get It le used tt without reservation until republican aswspapers discovered the @iference between democratic pro- mises and demoeratio pratice., Of pourse Ryan id not intend te bave STAONG IN SOUTHWEST, Mech WIL Win In Counties of Off Bait, Yar! W. Evans of Wichita, s law parcner of ex-Governor Stanley, Bas Dera traveling over the stat> quite ext. nsively recently and fs of ti eopim fon that the bavk-bone of the Demo eratlo campaign fs broken. “It le my Indgment that tha entire Renudlican state ticket will be elected without a [decrease of the Republican majorities ‘of 1904,” he sald, while speaking of political conditions the otber day. “The Democrats started out to make @ bot campaign, but discovered betore they bad made sppractable progress that they were without an fstue, Nat urally, @ party cannot make aa ag gressive campalza without as issue “seriously speaking, there ls 20 ret son why the Republican ticket should not win and every reason why it atenld. The Hoch administration has done everything it promised to do and many things beside, It hes been @ success. Mow, I have been fu close touch with affaira in Southwestern Kanras throughout the summer, par- ticularly conditions tn the oll produo- log countles. ‘Ihe Republicans are slrongest in the oll counties, The oll producers—that ts, the strongest ele ment of them—are ploused with Howh's course, In saying this I speak of loth Independent producers and those reputed to be allled with the Standard.” This last statement ts par jHenierty: significant, coming from Mr. Fvans, ja viow of the fact that be ts a Yoon! attorney for the Standard Ol! company. “Tho Standard will not oppose Hoch becauge of his support of the in: dependent producers?” was seked, “Tam not In a position to say what the Standard will of will not do,” was the reply, “but 3 do know that It neves has taken part in Kensaa polltics. No effort was made by the Standard te Diock of] legislation at the Jast eexsion of the legtelature, None Ie being roade tow, The Standard simply ts not te politics in Kacsas, With me It {s elm ply a question of good governnient fo: the state, Hoch has given the sists food government and he will undoubt | edly be reclected.” HOCH DESERVES SUCCESS, Strong Argument fer Hoch From Vet eran Wichita Editor, Col, M. M, Murdork, the veteran edb tor at Wichita, who for zcors bas teco ‘one of the most trusted and sanest ob servers of pubic affaira in Kaovas, ts Bot decetved dy the clamor of the Kam gas City Btar and other represeate tives of Missour} and a Beurbon Der ocracy for the electiam of Cel, Harris ef Chicage as governor of Kanegs. Col. Murdock recoguises that the Kansas City Star, notwithstanding its wiée elrevlation among Kansas Republic ans, is Democratic fo all !ts instincts. Regarding the relations of Missouri to the preseat politics! campaign In Kam gas, Col. Murdock recently nat: “Moat of the late talk of defeating the Republican state ticket, most all of the fault finding end criticism of the present Republican administration, aa also practically al) of the gratuitous dlow about the perfection and super ority of the men composing the Demo- ciallo Uicket, was lasplred by Kaunas City, Misseurt, interests, and volced by Its ant! Republican and politically independent newspapers. For years the commercial, financisl and political Interests of Kansas bave been domin- ated by those of the town that stole its -Yery name from this state, Durlug the past two Republican administrations that grafter bas lost Sts grip on the legislative and political affairs of Kan: sas, Notwithstaoding this Misvourt municipality ati] belds and rules Kas- sas commercially and financially, the surety of the continuance of there Doasted advantages foheres largely in the necessity of continuing to infu: ence and dominate the state po Utieally, No ecommerctal or finan elsl center muat be permitted to arise in tbe Interior ef Kansas Dut her producty of every char acter must continue to be dumped al the mouth of the Kaw, there to be priced and tolled, which polat aus this people ale patronize and jook te for nenied pupplies and for money a¢ commodattoss To thts ond rallwe; rates must be adjusted along lees pre scribed by the Missouri city, Kappa laws be complied or amended, apa ceneral supervision ef al) that th state is or oxpects te be, soft to thi monipulations of the interests of thi city the Girectors and manegere © whose affairs desire the defeat of th Kansas Republican etate ticket” Bent Murdock, Stubbs’ road ageat, deiined to shake bands with Uover nor Hoch at Dosge City, Had Hoch given Murdock & job on the board of control, for which he fatrly itehed, he would wot ontv have gheken hin hand bur would have lauded Bim fe the shies, and KITES nt oe tte te fete. hea dae + fof ba ewecian ‘the pre ¢ —_ an. CHALLENGE TO DEBATE WITH HOCH NOT ACCEPTE”. REPUBLICAN COMMITTER MAUR AN UNUSUALLY FAIR OFFER. PULL TEXT OF THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE'S LETTER. Would Pil Each Republican Candidate Againet His Opponent ‘W. Hi Ryas, obairman of the Dem @cratie state central committee, com @luded the ether day to gain a term porary advantage by proposing & se ries of julut debates between David Overmyer and Fred §. Jackson, the Democrat!s and Republican candidates for attorney general, In view of the fact that Mr. Overmyer ie the chief spell binder of the Democratic cam palgo, Chairman Ryan thought be would force the Heyublican committee to decline to accept the challenge, Mr. Ryan wae disappolated. The Repub Uran committer not only accepted the challenge, but went the Democratic chairman one better, and proposed @ Berles of debates betwecn each Repub ‘Mean and bis Democratic opponent. ‘This proposition naturally included & eballerfge to Colonel W. A. Harris of Chicago to meet Covernor Hoch Im Joint discussion of the {ssues of the campaign. Of course, Chaiiman Ryas and Colonel Harris have act accepted the challenge. ‘They know positively| tast Harris te pot the equal of Gover- for Hoch on the platform, and that be ‘Das not the issues to talk on this year, ang If {t cap de avoided they will not qoasent to a series of jolt dedates ber tween the two candidates The letter of the Republican committees to Chair man Ryan, which was signed by Clyde ‘Miller, secretary, and John C, Brows, chalrman of the apeakers’ bureau, is as follows: Hos, W. H, Ryan, Chairman Demo cratic Central Committee, Topeka, Kan Dear Sir: 8. C. Crummer, chairman ot the Republican state central com- mittee, Is out of the city and WH! pet retorn for several days. Your letter rected to him and proposing ® series of sizteen public meetings to be ad- Gressed jointly by David Overmyer aad Fred B. Jackson, the nominees for atterney genera} of the Democratie ant Republican parties, respectively, thersfore cannot receive his immed} ate attention. However, in view of the wide publicity given your proposal, we, as members of the Republican com mittee, deom H Atting that we address you on thie subject. ‘The desire expressed by you thad the issues of the present campaign be fully discussed by we candidates for public office in order thst the voters ‘de fully Informed Is commendable and in entirely In accord with the plans ef this committee, However, we do not understand why you should single out two candidates for subordinate place and stop with wuxccsting & series of meetings to be addressed by them folntly, It ts the candidates for gov ‘rnor who ore the mort concerned with the socalled Square Deal jssuen to which you bave referred. There ts Bo reason apparent why you shoul@ seek to evade this fact, The Issues [you suggest for dixcusston by Messrs | Overmyer and Jackson will be defore |] the governor c/**= -tate end the men | bers of the legislature this winter as problems for solution, The attorney | seneral will bave little or nothing te | ¢o officially with tbe proposed legisla j ton, | ‘The voters are therefore most i> | terested in knowing positively the Do |uitions of the respective candidates ‘|for governor, Mecoguising this fact || tats committee will be pleased to ar. "| range at the earliest possible time for || series of Joint debates between Gor Jergor BW. Hoch of Kassas and 5] Colonel W. A. Harris of Chicage, bis ,Jopponeat en the Democratic ticket We are willing to go even farther, This | committee $e ready and willing to pit || dich and every candidate on the Re y| poblican state ticket against Ais oppo , | pent om the Democratic tleket for dis ,|eussion ef matters affecting the aé- , | sainstratton of the various effees for ,| which they otcnd as enadidaten Te r}os this proposition samme omineaUly e|fatr In any event acosptasce of the nenceael will male venereal jeint dis TOM M'NEAL FORCES THE EX REEL TO SHOW HIS HAND. HARRIS PHAISES ROOSEVELT But M Neal Makes Him Admit He is Sorry Roosevelt is President—Democratic Campaign Managers Are in a Big Row—Jarrell Raps Overmyer and Joe Wright Pays His Compliments to Col. Harris. Col Harris of Chicago, the Democratic nominee for Governor of Kansas, has been trying to dislodge the campaign treasury favor with Republican means by throwing bouquets at President Roosevelt in his speech. Col Harris would personally the voters that he is very much a Roosevelt man and that he could be depended upon to carry on the state government on the Roosevelt model. That this sort of talk from Col Harris has been only buccouna incensed to catch Republican cans with a leaning toward independent voting, everyone has known all the while but Harris' absolute insecurity has never fully expounded until a meeting at Slogel last week when he was compelled to admit that he is sorry that Parker was defended for President and Roosevelt elected. As Kansas gave it new it had 120,000 majority over Parker, Kansas voters will probably greatly appreciate the statement of the Illinois' colonel that he is sorry Parker was defended. However, the admission was noted and came only after Harris had been notiled by several hand. I from T. A McNeal, the Republican nominee for state primair Harris had jetted McNeal a prison or He had paid his usual sorry compliments to Roosevelt When McNeal began speaking he referred to the endorsement of Roosevelt by Col Harris. "I am glad to hear a Democrat speak so lightly of our Republic in President" he said "and I infer from Col Harris' remarks that although he voted for Parker he is really glad Roosevelt was elected." A laugh stalled and it was too much for the touchy Chicago man who jumped excitedly to his feet and shouted "It's not so I said nothing of the sort. Can't you be fair?" "There is no intention on my part to be unfair, McNeal replied quietly. "If I have misrepresented Col Harris, I beg his pardon. I simply inferred from his speech that while he voted for Parker he is pleased at Roosevelt's election. Of course if Col Harris is sorry that Roosevelt was elected and his tribute to the President is therefore meaningless, I stand corrected." The Chicago man made no reply and left the platform "madder than a wet hen" IN A BIG ROW. The fact that the Democrats made a mistake in turning W. H. Sapp down for reelection as chairman of the state committee and a bigger mistake in placing W. H. Ryan in charge of affairs at campaign headquarters has become so apparent that even the Democrats are acknowledging it and some of them are doing a mighty lively lot of kicking about it. Ryan has been an absolute and positive failure in his work as chairman up to this time and his incompetency is so marked that even David Overmyer has been prompted to admit that a mistake was made in the deposition of Sapp. It is rumored here in Topeka that Overmyer went to Democratic headquarters recently and kicked up a big row with Ryan because the latter has been doing nothing toward building up an organization. Of course neither Overmyer or Ryan will discuss the matter for publication but there is little if any doubt regarding the authenticity of the rumors. Perhaps the best evidence that all is not moving easily and that there is dissatisfaction with Chairman Ryan is furnished by the Kansas City Star. The Star is the official organ of the democratic party in Kansas and it gets inside information direct from all the Democratic candidates. In an editorial published only a few days ago the Star openly and frankly acknowledged that the Democratic campaign lacks ginger. The editorial also intimates that the Kansas Democracy has lost its power of action and indicates that the chances of the election of Col. Harris of Chicago as Governor of Kansas are not strong. The editorial was as follows It may be their strong feeling of reliance on the strength and popularity of Colonel W A Harris which causes the Democratic leaders in Kansas to content themselves with the policy of setting the campaign for Governor sort of take care of itself. It is certain that they are not displaying the energy and the aggressive spirit which a leader like Colonel Harris might well inspire. It is most unfortunate that a protracted lease of power tends to stifle a political organization and render it faithless to its duty, and that, on the other hand, when a party remains out of business for the period of time that the Democracy of Kansas has been idle, it seems to lose the power of action and to become that less and flabby. JARRELL BOLTS WEBB. And Telle What He Thinks of Davið Overmeyer. First district Democrats are having lots of trouble. First they nominated a Democrat for Congress against Clinton, Clinton, Clinton. The Democrat knew the nomination was an empty honor and withdrew. Then the Democrats spent two or three weeks trying to get a Republican to accept the Democratic nomination on a taffy revision platform. Finally they were successful and Judge W. D Webb of Acklen on was instructed to permit the nomination to be fiscally on hold. And now the Democrats are holding Webb and all internal row is stirred up J. F Jarrell, editor of the Holton Signal and chairman of the Democratic press bureau, has bolted Webb, although he says there was nothing to bolt, and announces his intention to support the Prohibition candidate. Jarrell changes the Democratic congressional committee with accession its authority in nominating a Republican and has landed squads on the toes of David Overmyer, who with the assistance of the Kaui City Star, enlisted the deal for the nomination of W. Overmyer is tremendously a good at Jarrell because of the latter's open holt and charges it up to Dalle Waggener. Overmyer says Jarrell is "only a tool of Dalle Waggener." Jarrell comes back in a signed statement in which he intimates that a man who would make such a charge would violate the trust imposed in him if he were made attorney general. The closing paragraph of Jarrell's statement is as follows: Hon David Overmyer is greatly distressed about the "bolt," and he is quoted as saying that I am a "tool" of daily Waggoner. That assertion, if I Overmyer made it, is untruth, and even if it were true, it wouldn't be anybody's business, for I am not a public official, nor do I aspire to any political honors. I have enjoyed the friendship of Mr R P Waggoner ever since I was a boy, and I value it very highly. The kind of politics that leads one man to attack another because of personal friendship and associations is evil enough to protrap him to betray a trust. SHE MUST SIDE STEP. Mrs. Burton Must Step Denouncing One Democratic Candidate. The Democratic committee has employed Mrs. Della Burton of Topeka to make speeches against Governor Hutch and the Republican state ticket this fall. Mrs. Burton won Democratic favor by an attack on Governor Hoch for appointing D. O. McCray as a member of the state test book commission. The attack was made in a speech at a Labor Day celebration in Topeka. Mrs. Burton charges that McCray is a tool of the alleged book trust and that she told Governor Hoch so before McCray was appoluted. Because the Governor did not believe her unsupported word Mrs. Burton says the Governor is also a tool of the book trust. When Mrs. Burton was trying to keep the Governor from appointing McCray she was making a particularly bitter fight against the appointment of Prof. A. B Carney of Concordia. She made all sorts of charges against McCray and Carney and was particularly bitter toward Carney whom she also characterized as "a book trust employee." Governor Hoch appointed both McCray and Carney. Carney is now the Democratic nominee for state sudperintendent of schools so he has been endorsed by the Democratic party as well as by Governor Hoch. Mrs. Burton will therefore be in rather an inconsistent position when she goes out to fight Hoch and support Carney. RAPS HARRIS HARD. Populist Editor Says the Colonel Betrayed His Party In 1897. Joe Wright of Smith Center, one of the host known Populists in the state and editor of one of the staunchest Populist new-papers in Northwestern Kansas is fighting Col. W. A. Harris of Chicago and the Democratic state ticket very bitterly. Wright was a stalwart Populist in 1890 and 1897 and among those who attribute the disasters which overtook the party to the perfidy of Col Harris and those other fusion senators who betrayed maximum freight rate legislation during the Lead) administration. In a recent issue of his paper, the Smith County Messenger, Wright prints the following reply to a Populist to know why he fights Harris more than Governor Hoch "You say more against Harris than Hoch," said n subscriber the other day. Certainly we do, just at this time. Governor Hoch never stole us blind and then betrayed us while pretending to be our friend. To us, that is the limit of forebearance in politics. Does he or any of his Parker corporation robbs deny it? Not one. The Senate records of Kansas amply prove it, and still every few days some Populist wants information as to why we are not for Harris." Still, for some reason or other, the wonderful things done by Colonel Harris in the senate which prove his superior qualifications for the governorship are not unspecified. Why this delay? Perhaps Colonel Harris, of Chicago, thinks the Kansas old soldiers will vote for him through gratitude that he didn't kill them when leading his Confederate regiment against the Union. WARRENSBURG, MO. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Gains, a nine and baby boy. Mrs Rachel Porter and her granddaughter, Miss Minnie Sherer, departed for their home in Kansas City, Kansas, last Saturday evening, after a few weeks' visit with her niece, Mrs. Ella Adams. Mrs. B. J. Roberson departed for her home in Joplin this morning. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, a nandsome baby girl Mrs. Dora Sextan of Kansas City, is visiting her uncle, Mr. John Butler. Mr. Willie Goodwin of Kansas City is visiting relatives in this city. Mr. Everett Hull entertained Misses Fay and Rosa Roberson Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Later his mother entertained Mrs Sexton, Mrs. Roberson, Mrs. Salie Rollins Mr John Butler. Rev McFerran, the pastor of the A. M. B church, is holding a few nights services. Mrs. Alice Taylor entertained Mrs. B. J. Roberson and her little daughters. Rosa and Fay. Mrs. JDora Sexton entertained Rev. McFerran and Mrs. R. J. Robinson. Miss Cora Sims departed today for Jefferson City to attend school. The initial meeting of the university Forum of Western University was held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the chapel. The professors, student-body and a goodly number of citizens were present. Prof G. A. Gregg presided. Prof Shelton French, President, made a most interesting address on Higher Education-its relation to the trades. He placed special emphasis on the urgent demand in all lines of industry for men of good character and standing. He said there was an increasing demand for educated farmers, blacksmiths, carpenters, etc. He urged the cleanliness of homes and the importance of properly preparing food, for upon these so largely depends the health of a people. The address was very timely and elicited much favorable comment from Profz. Ross, Vaughan, Gregg and Spurlock. Each Sabbath some lecturer or specialist in some particular line will speak. The citizens are urged to attend and we take occasion here to say that they will be rewarded, for all the speakers will have a special message, and the list will not be confined to race or sex but to men and women who have succeeded along special lines. Dr. T. C. Unthank will address the Forum next Sunday afternoon. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To The Iowa Mortgage Company, Mr. Wilson, husband of M. J. Wilson; Domina Robidoux and Robidoux, his wife, and John Doe, defendants in error; You and each of you are hereby notified that Peter Robidoux, plaintiff in error, did on the 24th day of March, 1906, file in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court, of the State of Kanaa, a petition in error and case-made, the object of which is to obtain the reversal of a certain judgment rendered by the District Court of Sherman County, Kansas, in an action pending before said Court wherein one Asher B. Wilson was plaintiff and this plaintiff in error and others, including the above named parties to whom this notice is directed, were defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. (First Published in The Topeka Plain-dealer, June 15, 1906.) To Adolph Bailey, alias Adolph Gogall; Mr. — Beahan and Mr. — Beahan whose Christian names are unknown and who are brothers of Hattie Roberts née Hattie Beahan, deceased. — Beahan and — Beahan and — Beahan, whose Christian names are unknown, and who are sisters of the said Hattie Roberts née 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 heirs at law of the said Hattle Roberts,nee Hattle Beahan, deceased, had also been at the time of her death a female and whose real names are unknown, defendants in error; You and each of you are hereby notified that W. A. Roberts, plaintiff in error, did on the 8th day of June, A.D. 1000, file in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas, a petition in error and case made, the object of which is to obtain the reversal of a certain judgment rendered by the District Court sitting within and for the County of Shawnee, in the State of Kansas, in an action pending before said court wherein the said W. A. Roberts was plaintiff and the said defendants in error were defendants. Mrs. Neal Emmons is on the sick list. Rev. James Miller came home from Ottawa, Friday. Mrs. Mary La Nier is better. Mrs Kate Avery returned to her home in Los Angeles, Cal., Sunday afternoon after a three weeks visit to friends and relatives. She has much improved in health. The A. M. E. church gave a mule entertainment Saturday night. A prize was offered to the one who, being blindfolded, could join the mule's head in the proper place. The prize, which was a handsome china plate, was won by Miss Ellen Dillard. Miss Mae Shepard, of Spring Hill, Kas., is attending school here this term. Chas. Nowten is overseer of the steel gang on the Frisco R. R., and has charge of thirty men. Rev. Jas. L. Washington, of Ottawa, preached in the Second Baptist church on Sunday, returning to Ottawa Monday. Rev. Jas. Miller accompanied him. John E. Hobbs was confined to his room two days last week with tonsilitis. Walter Webb was in Kansas City Sunday. Preparations have been made for Reed Taylor's band to furnish music for the Grand Emancipation Celebration at Ottawa, Sept., 22nd. Robert N. Shelby, jr. of Chicago, came home Sunday noon for a visit to his mother, Mrs. Alice LaNeer. He was entertained Sunday afternoon by the following young men: W. H Howard, B. G. Cooper, J. W. Joyce, E. G. Gunthrie, W. S. Hobbs and E. M. Howard. Charles Dryden was over from Osawatomie, Sunday. James Kineald, of Pleasanton, and Harry Lowry, of Oklahoma City, visited friends here, Sunday. WEIR CITY, KAS. Wm. Whittaker, who runs a joint at the edge of the city, was arrested on the 10th and taken to Columbus, pending the payment of his fine. Mrs. Norah Griswell arrived from Ala., on the 12th, with her mother and sister, who will make their future home with her here. Mr A. McCanney of No. 15, and Miss Lillie Warring, of Pittsburg, were married on the 16th and will make their home in No. 15 Camp. D. L. Borders, Supt. of St. John S. S., was sick on the 16th and the Aest. Supt, Mrs S. A. Kinnell, was in Memphis, Tenn., and Prof. W. P. King acted. Many called in the afternoon to see the Supt., who is much better. Mrs. Sarah Hall remains sick, and the doctor predicts a protracted illness. Rev. Epperson, of Colo., preached twice on Sunday at St. John's. Rev. S. W. Warring, pastor of the A.M. E. church, is making great preparations for the closing of his year's work and the meeting of the annual conference. Mrs William Whetker made a business trip to Columbus on the 14th. 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. STATE OF PROVINCE Issues policies for $ We issue policies for $100, $150 and This is the only Color Company in the Every intelligent Negro should good, live, hustling agents in ever Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and I Col. James Beck, Nat'l Pres. James M Masou, Nat'l Vice Pres. J. H CH Headquarters: 413 Kausos ave. WHY? WHY? Why is it that stepfathers marry mothers to raise up their children and she does a mothers part for his children, but when his stepchildren of her begin to get up he will make them leave home? Poor fatherless girls and boys see a hard time with stepfathers. I know some children are mean, but if we will do what we ought to do, treating them kindly as ever, instead of driving them off from home and away from their mothers, we would have better girls and boys than we do. Fathers, take more pains with your steplaughters. Stop driving them off from home. Mothers, take more pride in your stepsons, so they will stay at home. There is a day coming when you will wish that you had taken my advice. It is time our people should be warned of the way they treat fatherless boys and girls. Girls are precious. G. C. MOORE. 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 LitIte Gem Restaurant. a first-class place for a square meal or lunch. Ice cream and cigars. W. H. Henderson PROPRIETOR. J. W. Vochie's I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS. Give me a share of your trade. State Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas Home Phone 806 West. WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T., MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city. Everything up-to-date and served in style. Clean'Beds a Specialty. Jas. W. H. Martin, Proprietor 106COURT STREET. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PAPLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET. of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANOE SOCIETY Corporated Under the Laws of Kansas, for $350, $500 and $1000. and $200 for children aged from 6 to soo. Colored Fraternal Insurance in the United States. should carry some Insurance. We want every town. Write at once for terms. and Ladies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. Treas. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Treas. CHILDER Narl Sec., avenue, Topeka, Kansas. Washington @ Co., FINE GROCERIES AND MEATS EMPw 'Phone 119 Old 'Phone 1083. We make a specialty of Butter, Eggs and Country Produce. CON. FIFTH AND MICHIGAN AVE. LEAVENWORTH, KAS. W.A.DOXEY &WIFE Practical Bathers Massage and Swedish Movement Treatment, Vapor Baths and Betz hot air treatment. Treatment given for rheumatism, poor circulation. Stomach, Liver and Kidney Trouble. W. A. DOXY & WIFE, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. Mrs. V. L. North Proprietress THE EAST SIDE INN Headquarters for R. R. Pars ters and Traveling Men. First-class Board and Room. Everything strictly modern. 1916-18 Woodland Ave. KANSAS CITY MO Home Phone 2016 Main Home Phone Main 2016 V2 Kings The Little Rose Bud Cafe A. J. SEYMOUR, Prop. 709 Wyantville Street. Kansas City, Mo Cafe Open Until 2 A.M. The only first-class place in the city. PRIVATE DINING ROOM FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 80 STRAIGHTENS up in any style desired conditions with the KINKY or CURLY HAIR that it can be kept up in any style desired conditions with the Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as the only safe preparation known by us that makes kinky or curly hair straight, as brown hair, kinky or curly hair soft, as brown hair, kinky or curly hair soft, as bottles usually suffice for a year. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade (OZONIZED drug, relieves itching, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling out breaking off, gives it new life and vigor. Being elegantly performed and harmless, it is a brittle Ford's Hair Pomade (OZONIZED OK MAKOWH!) has been used and so much OX MAKOWH! was registered in the United States Office, but all that last period returned from the hundreds of thousands we gave and effective, no matter how long you keep it. we are to get bord, as it uses PLAIRL. Beware of imitations. Remember that Ford's Hair Pomade (OZONIZED and is made only in Chicago and by us. The guarantee has the signature, Charles Ford Prest, and is made only in Chicago and by us. Bold by drugstores and dealers. If your drug- procedure is from his jolley or unhollow dealer it send us by car for one bottle postal or express paid. We pay postage and express charges by point of sale. We order express paid. We pay express money in motion this paper. Write your name and address pluily to The Ozonized Dx Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charlie's Ford Land 78 Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. aor aS