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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Japanese Trouble Will Determine Who Has Rights: Negroes Who Fought for the Flag or Japs, Who are Ready to Destroy It! VOLUME VIII. Elder J. M. Webb Holds Ethiopians Laid Foundations of Civilization-Replies to Tillman. Elder J. M. Webb, who created something of a sensation in a lecture here on Christmas day of 1905, in which he set out to prove that Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world, was a Negro, has again come out in defense of the black race and its place in history. Elder Webb is an evan-gilist of the "Church of God." at 2616 Judkins street. His latest effort in behalf of the colored man is brought forth by Senator Tillman's charge, made in his Chicago speech, that the race has never accomplished anything in history. "History," says Elder Webb, shows that my race gathered the first wood of ingredience of civilization and also struck the first match of knowledge and kept it burning for over 2,000 years." To the black race he ascribes the laying of the foundations of the ancient world in the vicinity of Egypt, "the land of Ham." To the inspiration furnished by the achievements of the children of Ham he attributes what was accomplished by the seven reorganized kingdoms on the Euphrates. For the blacks he claims Solomon, whose name is the synonym for the maximum of human wisdom, In his lecture on that Christmas day elder Webb quoted Songs of Solomon 1, 5 and 6, to demonstrate this point. "We find in the Songs of Solomon 1, 5 and 6," says Elder Webb, "that Solomon confessed himself that he was black, and also told the daughters of Jerusalem not to look upon him because he was black, which is to say: 'Do not be amazed at my black skin.'" In support of this point, after quoting scripture to prove that a strain of black ran all through the line of the Israelites, from Abraham and his wife, Hagar, the Egyptian, to and beyond the time of Jesus, he points out that Bathsheba, whom David married after the killing in battle of her husband, Uriah the Hittite, was a black woman, and that therefore her son, Solomon, the builder of the great temple and the sage of all the ages, was in reality, therefore, more than half black. Elder Webb carried his genealogical tracing down to the time of Jesus, quoting Isaiah 52: 2-3, as saying, "Yes, his features and his form were not pretty," and also; "When he comes to Judge the world his hair will be like wool and not straight." Rev. 1, 7, 14. CALLS TILLMAN HISTORY BLIND. In his communication to the Post Intelligencer in defence of his race from the attack of Senator Tillman, which he signs as Elder J. M. Webb, the evangelist and ethnologist,' the champion of the colored man says: As I have searched the history of all the important races I still have in memory what they have done during their time on the stage of action. So in defense of my race, the black people, concerning Senator B. R. Tillman's remarks, that the black man has never done anything in history. Mr. Tillman is history blind as well as color blind. "History shows that the Hamites, my race, gathered the first wood of civilization and also struck the first match of knowledge to it and kept it burning for over 2000 years. In Africa this was created. In this vicinity of Egypt, David, the king of Israel called it the land of Ham. Yes, it is the place where our father, Ham resided. Mizraim, Pout and Cush remained with our father, Ham. In Africa and became the first pillows of the wonders and glories of Egypt, Canaan, our brother, the fourth son TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 14, 1906. of Ham, and Nimrod, the first son of Cush, became so illuminated over the works of civilization that their brothers were doing in Africa that is seemed te inspire them to build kingdoms. CANAAN DEPARTS FROM AFRICA "So Canaan departed from Africa and located on the borders of the Mediterranean sea and the country became the land of Canaan and from him sprung seven nations which established seven reorganized kingdoms. Now Nimrod, the mighty hunter before the Lord, as biblical history quotes him, located in the the land of Shinar, which reigned on the lower course of the Euprates. He founded the Babylon kingdom and he was also the founder of the great ancient city of Nineveh. These black kingdoms were never conquered or invaded by any nation or human power until God himself conquered them. Biblical history shows how God conquered the black Egyptian Canaanites and Babylon kingdoms and also for what purpose he did it. "So this little sketch of ancient history of the black race, my people, shows that Senator B. R. Tillman was history blind when he stated in his speech at Chicago Tuesday night, November 27th that the Negro never did anything in history."—Seattle Post Intelligencer. BAPTIST TO BUILD. The completion of the house of worship of the First African Baptist church, northeast corner of Third and Quincy streets, is to be accomplished as soon as possible. Workmen have just finished placing a new foundation to the large addition to the structure. It is likely that only the woodwork will be done this winter. But some time next summer it is expected the brick work and the interior will have been finished. When completed the edifice will have cost about $12,000. It will have a total seating capacity of 2,800. There will be Sunday school and young people's rooms, pastor's study, baptistry and other necessary arrangements for the conduct of the church work in a modern way. It is intended to install a pipe organ. The addition will cost $7,000. The structure was commenced eight years ago. The present building was finished on the east side of the large foundation. The foundation was finished then, with the under standing that it was to be entirely occupied, but the plans were changed and the building was never finished. Hard times financially made it advisable for the congregation not to shoulder the burden of it all as originally contemplated. Therefore the old foundation was covered and allowed to remain. A few days ago when the building project was revived, it became necessary to destroy $1,000 worth of this because of its depreciation since its construction. Rev. G. D. Olden began the building of the house; Rev. T. J. Carr is the pastor. When done, the building will be the best one of that denomination in Kansas.—Topeka Capital. CHURCH NOTLS. The new music books for the Sabbath school and C. E. society have arrived, just in time to learn new songs for the Christmas festivities, "Glorious Praise' is the name of the book. It contains over 300 numbers, among which are many old, familiar songs. The music is very bright and attractive There have been prayer meetings this week at Mrs. T. Thompson's and at Mrs. J, W. Johnson's The sewing circle meets this after noon at the home of Mrs. Lucy Shields The C. E. society has elected the followin officers for the year 1907. J W Johnson, presidnt Lizzie Riley, vice president, Lucy Shields, r. c. sey, Hattie Mason, aas sec', Nancy Perkins, cor sec'. Agnes Persley, treasurer, Matte Succel, pianist; Clarence Bra ahaw chorister. The society will give an entertainment on the 25.h. A GARDEN SPOT FOR THRIFTY NEGROES! The New State of Oklahoma Offers Splendid Opportunities-Negroes Own Some Good Property and Should Get Hold of More. The more we see of Oklahoma the more we are convinced that this is the garden spot of these United States for the thrifty black man. The colored people own thousands of acres of good land and the opportunity is ripe for immigration. We are at a loss to know why so many colored people hang on to the South when they can enter the territory, get land reasonable, be free and unmolested and become men. If a few men would organize with a little capital and erect guns through the cotton belt they would get rich. Fifty cotton gins would pay in this state. Cotton buyers are needed. It does not require capital to do this. If a man is honest and uses good judgment he can get all the backing he needs in buying cotton. For God's sake, Negroes, wake up! Here is the country to establish banks, dry goods stores, general merchandise, in fact, everthing will make money. The white man is getting the colored man's money while we sit idly and look on and complain. After leaving Hennessey our first stop was Kingfisher. Here we found a few small groceries and restaurants, one school building with four teachers, two churches, two lawyers two real estate dealers, one doctor. The colored people have not taken on new life as yet. Good opportunities. Our next stop was El Reno. This is near the fort where the 25th boys were dishearged. The ranks are being filled with new recruits and transfers from other companies. We found a few colored people in business—a good second-hand store making money. This kind of business pays and we are at a loss to know why more of our race don't engage in it. We also found a barber shop, saloon-restaurant, pool hall, two churches, one school house with three teachers, one lawyer, one doctor, one large hog raiser. The race didn't get much farm land in this county. We arrived in Oklahoma City the chief city of the state, at night, and to our surprise thought we were entering Kansas City, full of life and everybody pushing. This is a great city and some day will be the equal of some of the largest commercial towns in the country. Here you find a few thousand colored people, a lot of them prospering, restaurants, hotel, grocery stores, churches, doctors, one lawyer, saloons, pool halls, and one school which is crowded and overflowing. Children have to walk too far over dangerous highways to school. We were told that the school horad are going to build three new buildings for the colored people; the whites are much better provided for. If our women don't look after this school matter nothing will ever be done. The colored people own several pieces of good business property, brick froms, and building more. The young Negro would buy more vines and push into nimble opportunities for business were never better than Oklahoma city. A multinery store, drug store, shoe store, dry goods store, in fact, any business would pay. We never saw a single undertaker since we left Topkka. We arrived in the capital city, Guthrie, where the constitutional convention is in session, presided over by "Alfalfa still" Murray, of Tishamingo, who styles himself a farmer but has the appearance of the other fellow with his hands behind his back. His mustaches are a reminder of his duty. He continually twists and uses them, and has a slight idea of being stuck on himself, and carrie a air of importance. He never a heard of until he began to estimate the Negro, as most ignorant and vicious white mendo when they want to get before the footlights of the world. The general talk over the new state at this time is, that Murray did not have the brain or manhood to reply to the presentation speech of Prof. Inman-Page, of Langston University, in behalf of the school, in presenting to the convention a beautiful desk and gavel. We talked to Caudill, of the 50th District, a Kentucky Democrat. He said he was with the colored people and would do what was right for them. We asked about Jim Crow laws. He favored Jim Crow schools but not cars, and no such measure would be passed. Representative Coney, of the 4th District, Republican, said that the Democrats had about got over their foolishness and were busy scrapping over boundary lines. Bill Murray ordered a display card in the gallery, reading thus: "These Scats for Negroes,"—about seven seats on the cast, a small aisle between. Nobody is paying any attention to the ignorance of Bill and his kind. We sat on the main floor and looked on complacently. We said nothing, no one interfered with us. The sign in the gallery was a bluff and for that class of Negroes who think the white man first and Jesus next. We visited Perry. Here you find one of the largest merchants in the town a colored man, who is ably assisted by his wife. The colored people are prosperous in that vicinity, having a restaurant, two churches, a school, a foreman in a steam laundry. Here is an opening for colored farmers and hog raamers; a fine country and fine people around Perry. We are glad to say that we visited the town of Langston City. This was our first visit and we must say we are proud of the little growing and promprous town, laid out by colored people and entirely controll by them. Here in the meat of the Langston University, one of the greatest industrial schools in the West. The wonderful progress in eight years is astounding, there being over 400 students under Prof. human Page, one of the founders. The school is located about one half mile from the town proper. In the town you find a cotton gin owned by colored men and doing a large business, several stores, one saloon. This town has never had any mental or disorder, no thieves or loafers not one. The only time, they say, anything has been stolen was by a white man. The town is beautifully laid out, with several beautiful residences, one doctor, a church, a Catholic school and church. The mercantile have a trade, population about 400 and a population of 1,000 to draw upon in the vicinity there is where a bank is needed. In fact, any industry will pay. The colored merchants of Guths rie are doing well, although the colored people have not kept pace with the times or taken advantage of their opportunity. Two good physicians making money, restaurants, one shoemaker—the second one we have seen on our trip. A cotton gin would pay. In fact, if some colored men would get down to business Guthrie would support them. We shall write of those we saw in business about Langston and her great school, in our next issue. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. The St. John Baptist church called a counsel on the 9th, to ordain as deacons Bres. M. Lee, D. L. Borders and John Shaw. Many of the sister churches were present. Rev. Kennedy was made moderator and Deacon Joe Pierce clerk; Rev. W. Britt of Pittsburg, catechiser. Rev. J. W. Livingston made the ordination prayer and Rev. J. S. Crawford the ordination charge. Mr. Vally Hugh, who died some time ago, left a wife and children. His father arrived here from Alabama on the 8th inst., to look after them. The A. M. E, congregation are progressing nicely with their new church and hope to have it completed by the time Presiding Elder J. K. Ransom returns, Jan. 7th, to hold his next quarterly. ST. JOHN NOTES Mr. James Gardner returned from Hutchinson on Sunday. William Martin returned from Grant county on Monday. Mr. Pearl, of Kansas City, is visiting here. Bernice Bowen, of Great Bend, was visiting here Sunday. Mrs. Fuller has left for Topeka. Jack Bowen left for Hutchinson Sunday. Eddie Barbee has returned from Hutchinson, where he has been visiting the past few weeks. Robert Bowen is shelling this week. He says he thinks he will have nearly two thousand bushels. The Evening Star Literary society met Friday. A very delightful time was had during the session, after which a social took place. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Jackson of this city formerly of Manhattan, Ks., have bought a fine piece of property on East Capenator street, No. 428 Mr. John E. Lewis was in the city friday in the interests of the K. of P. He hit here for Wichita The Blue Front Lavery Burn on Second and Washington, caught fire friday evening and as kind of horses were burned to death Ray C. A. Woods is engaged in a re- vival meeting this week. The indica- tions are that we will have the best re- vival we have had for several years. Miss Hite Scott of Kansas City Ia- ns is assisting him. Several mountains have come forward to the anxious seat. Ray Wood has made 120 ministerial calls since he has been in the city. He is well thought of by everyone and also by the sister churches of the city. Dr. Basket has moved his office up stairs over No. 25 East Sharpman street across from the the postoffice. Dr. O Smith has also an adjoining room for a real estate office. It is a good location for interest. We are now preparing to put national news on our houses. Mrs. H. Brady who has been able to be up again Mrs. M. Church with Mrs. S. Smith Ray Wood At Monday's clock of Milton is only visiting in this city but we will deliver on Newton Sunday morning to pay the last respects to his deceased son .NUMBER 49. Mississippi Royally Welcomes Colored Masonic Grand Lodge—Great Good is Accomplished GREENVILLE, Miss. Dec. 7. The Stringer Grand Ledge of Masons for the State of Mississippi and jurisdiction has held one of the most interesting sessions ever held in its history, in this city during the past week, and has been attended by at least a thousand representatives from all parts of the state. A large amount of business was transacted during the week, and inspiration was given to the men and women of the race to seek the higher things in life. The writer was present from the opening until the close and he is free to confess that he has never witnessed so much peace and harmony and decorum in all the days of his life, and much credit is due the Grand Master, Dr.E.W. Lampton, whose home is in this place. The Grand Lodge attracted much attention from all the citizens of Greenville, and during the parade white women and their children gave the well dressed men ovation after ovation as they passed their homes, and Grand Master Lampton was presented with many bouquets. The Grand Lodge opened with a reception extended by representatives of the city in all departments. Mayor William Yerger welcomed the body to the city. He took occasion to compliment the race on the progress made in the past forty-one years and urged that they continue. He said to be a good Mason meant to be a good citizen, and was loud in the praise of Grand Master Lampton. He had always found in the Negro a friend and it was always his aim to treat all the citizens alike. He assured the Grand Lodge that all were welcome to the city of Greenville Hon. L. Pink Smith, editor of the Greenville Daily Democrat, and Clerk of the House of Representatives of the Minnesota Legislature, was the next speaker. He represented the press and threw open the columns of his paper to the Grand Lodge. His welcome together with that of the mayor were responded to by Dr. E.W. Lampton, who told them that he did not belong to the class of Negroes who said that the Negroes were satisfied in this country with their treatment. "Our people are hanged in many instances without trial, burned at the stake, shot to death, and if I told you that we were satisfied, it would not be as it is." Hon. John W Strauther, the leading colored undertaker in this city, and one of the leading men in the Grand Lodge, acted an master of ceremonies. Many addressees of welcome were delivered, Mrs. Lizzie W. Coleman, principal of the colored school, being the third speaker. She told the Masons that the little school children were delighted to have them in the city. She touchingly referred to the wife of Dr. E. W. Lampton, who died during the month of June, the reference bringing tears to the eyes of many. Prof D W Gary responded to her address. The other addresses and responses were delivered by, Hon. L. J. Winston, Rev. G. W Gayler, J. M. Shumpett, D D, R A Almus, and J. J. Morant, Drs. J H. Miller and E P. Brown, Murrs. J E. Walker ... K Petitbone, A J. Rappery, P. S Goldin, Jerre Blowe and W G. Mayfield CONTINUED ON PAGE 4. --- WHAT IS PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY? Paper Read By Mr Ernest Cruth Before the B Y P U at Ottawa Let it be said at the outset that there is no other sort of Christianity. All other forms are optional forms. For if the whole thing of Jesus is not annuated up in the practice of life then the gospel is not worth much to a world that needs the solid grip of a helping but we must also understand that he hand what is called a practical Christianity there must be a spiritual basis for the whole system just as there must be a solid foundation to a building worth naming. The foundation must be out of sight, but it is there just the same and will be old and not by being exposed to tum, but by holding the building to its proper place and service. There are two forms of Christianity in the thinking of men, both of which have been the cause of all the troubles there has been in the world. The trouble with the two are simply halves of a great whole but men have persisted in separating them and making them all most opposed to each other. Here is one man or a man talking about applied Christianity. They discuss the question as though there could be some thing other than applied Christianity. It takes the form of social service. They advocate their streets clean and sanitary conditions for the poor, large and spacious parks summer outings for such children as. Now everything here men think is whole some and necessary for the good of men but all of the things are posed in sections where the tone felt little away. There are many excellent street chants who are strangers to the gospel of Jesus Christ and many a man is benevolent to the poor who does not know the Master. Sometimes benevolence is the answer to the call of conscience to be true to tool so man make answer by being kind to man. In spite of the beautiful toddlings of "About Ben Allom" in who loves his fellow man helping them to the places of the highest need is not always a friend of God. The other form of Christianity is an ecstasy form which seeks holiness and purity of heart, for the joy they seem to bring to our own like holiness to an end in itself, conservation that leads away to retreats, consents, spiritual communication where only the client can dwell, meeting where people seek the higher life in order to spiritual delegations. The religion that has its sun in hoping to go to heaven when you die These are false forms of the religion of Jesus Christ. When they form the sums of one's faith, practical Christianity is a joining of the two in a wedlock so close that we cannot tell where the one ends and the other begins. A complete Christianity such as Jesus lived and taught knows spirituality only as it touches men. With one hand touch God, with the other reaching out to those around about in need of help. So the sum of the subject as I understand it is. We must begin with spiritual aspect of Christianity, we must get into touch with God himself. This is our first work. The first in the Gospel is not an extended hand to another, but a heart yielding to God. A life our rendered to Him to be God's and His forever. Granting this inner life touched with God we are ready to discuss the outworkings of that gospel which on has already in the heart. There cannot be a divorce between faith and good works. When they are separated they begin to mock each other and parasitic each other, while neither understands the other. Good works need faith to sustain them and make them permanent. Faith needs good works to keep it sane and steady. Without faith good works minister to pride of a most serious and deadening sort. Humans touch the heart of the matter in phasing for works to match the faith of the lips. What is the use of speaking of faith when the hands hang listless in the midst of a suffering world. Pray ye be ever in the prayerful spirit but know when to stop praying and begin working. Practical Christianity is that Christianity that has first a vision of the Christ and then a true response to the call of duty, for he who has first seen the Christ in holy meditation and prayer is most likely to enter into largest sympathy with the needs of those about him. OTTAWA, KANSAS Bren F. I. Hammonds, formally of Horton, who recently expressed his intention of becoming a resident of Ottawa, had a call to Edwardville. He left Saturday for that point, at Kansas City. The condition of Mrs. Kennedy and Miss Nancy Rodman is materially the same. The week of puberty begins at the A.M. church December 17th. Quarterly meeting was observed at the church on Sunday last. Bren Williamson of the C.M. church Joppa, conducted the service. We are desirous to secure more sub- servient to the Plaintiff. You miss a trait when you fail to read its content. It is a potent factor in legitimately defending the race. Services were conducted last Sunday at the Baptist church as usual. Serv- ices were animating and everything being conducted admirably to everyone by the young pastor, Rev. Dus. I. Wash- ington. He seemed at his best, having discussed "The Heavenly Races Hindered" and "The Greatness of God." The infant bake of Mr. and Mrs. E Christine died Monday at half past 12 until Mrs. A. R. Eagleson and sister, Mrs. Battriee Boyt, were the hostesses of a most delightful house party Thanksgiving week end. The guests were Madamines Daisy Diyy, Meknight and S. Diamond Dibble of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Robert Backner of Lopaka, Kass and Miss Comme Backner and Addie Thompson of Lopaka. The Thanksgiving week end house party were entertained Thanksgiving day by Mrs. Eagleson and sisters Mrs. Battriee Boyt, at a course dinner. The rooms were decorated with red and white hunting and branches of evergreen. The dining table also carried out the sun scheme in color collects, with streamers and bows of red and white satin ribbon in which were intertwined clusters of red geraniums. the place we were inactive of the season some having a hand printed Panaman gentlemen bearing the thanksgiving banner of 1901 and some having chrysanthums in various shiny colours. The comes that at least much tion to the occasion and that resulted our Dambar was the one or presum Strook's orchestra gave a most delightful dance. Thanks, living evening at Tommonds hill in house of the Thanks, giving week and house party. Mr. Strook rented each selection in his own immutable way, bringing out "D immutable way, bringing out Deure, front Mone, and Isle of Bly Bly with a two Thanksgiving tune. The out of town guests were Misses Thompson and Lackner, Mrs. Jones Baskner Mr. Rose Guy and Mr. Glenn Watkins of Topake, Kensis, and Meshunes Dibble and Meknight of Kensis City, Mo., and Miss Muse of Gunnarro Saturday evening was the occasion of a most happy and interesting progress whist party, complimentary to the work and house party given by Mrs Hugheson and Messrs Butler and Mul- lory at the home of Mrs Hugheson Mrs I. E. Dibble of Kansas City, Mo, won the Jules prize ST JOSEPH SOCIETY PLANS MANY SOCIAL FUNCTIONS In view of the fact that the many social and literary clubs of this city are putting forth every effort to entertain the visitors to the Inter state, which meets here during the Christmas holidays, it is hoped that all delegates and visitors will come expecting to enjoy themselves and feeling that they will be well cared for, as the citizens mean to leave no stone unturned. Local societies are co operating with the executive committee to make the Sixteenth Annual session of the Inter State the most instructive and enjoyable meeting of its history. The proposer art exhibit has proven very popular among the ladies and it is expected to draw many exhibits from other cities. Those who anticipate attending the sessions are urged to come early so as to be comfortably located in time to participate in the numerous social functions. The following are among the social affairs planned by society talks. December 25, concert by Western University School Society; December 26, reception to delegates and visitors by citizens; December 27, afternoon reception to delegates and visitors by Ladies' Club of city. December 27, evening full dress ball by Shrimans; December 28, reception and art exhibit and reception to visiting exhibitors and friends by the Jewell Art Club of this city. Besides these there will be many other enter tamments that will add to the pleasure of the delegates and visitors. PUBLICATION NOTICE (First Published in The 'Joppea Flain- dealer, June 16, 1909.) To the Iowa Mortgage Company, Mr. Wilson, husband of M. U. 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 25th day of March, 1906, file in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court, of the State of Kansas, a petition in error and case made, the objection of which is to obtain the reversal District Court of Sherman County, Kansas in an action pending before said Court wherein the 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 E. P. MARCHISKE, Attorneys for Plaintiff in Erver. Attest: D. A. VALENTINE. 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. Jau. W.H. Martin, Proprietor 106COURT STREET. Mrs. H Hart or 2816 N. 284th avenue will leave next week for Kansas City, Mo. to visit relatives. Miss Gertrude Bell left Wednesday for Denver, Colo. to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lightner during the Christmas holidays. Mr. Frank P. Jacobs, who was called to St. Joseph, Mo. last week on account of the serious illness of his mother, returned home Monday evening, leaving his mother greatly improved. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cannon have taken apartments with Mr. and Mrs. C H. Hicks, 2117 Izard street. Mrs. Henderson, (mother of Mrs. Retta Henderson-Baker) who died Monday, was buried Wednesday afternoon, the funeral being held from /ton Baptist church. The funeral of Mrs. Alice Saulte, who met Tuesday from st. John A M. E. church Thursday at Cramon. Sunday being rally day, three services will be held at St. John A. M. E. church. Rev J. A. Bingham of Zion Baptist church, will a cok in the afternoon. Granville's Jackson is much more proved since being under the care of Dr. J. H. Hutton. Mrs. Al. Wilson will entertain the Ladies' Whist Club Tuesday afternoon Dec. 18. W. Scott, after a ten days visit in our city, returned on Wednesday to his home in Chicago, The ladies of Schaffer Chapter, No. 42, D. E. S., will give the ball of the season at Frenzer Hall, 24th and Parker streets, on Monday eve, Dec. 24. Miss Eulalah Overall entertained at whist on Wednesday eve. Miss Deborah Williams left last week for Portland, Oregon, where she will spend the winter. Mr. John Pegg and wife are the proud parents of a daughter, born to them last Thursday. The Misses Goodchild will entertain the Young Ladies Whist Club on Christmas eve. Volney Page spent Thursday and Friday in the city, visiting his wife. His headquarters are in Chicago for an indefinite time. Mrs. John D. Page, of Topeka, Kansas, is in the city, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jno. G. Pegg and family. Mrs. Page is the mother of Mrs. Pegg. SPRINGFIELD, MO Mrs. Geo Webb, Jr., has returned to her home. Mrs. Ulysses G. Hardrick was on the sick list a few days. Mr. Harry Johnson has returned his former position. Miss Ethel Gatewood returned from Kansas City a few days ago. The latest feature, introduced by T. Smith at the Blue Ribbon club, in the twentieth century waltz. Palace Hall, on the East end, could not retain its immensity, lost Monday evening, listening and enjoying the strains from the Mendelssohn Mr Brown is contemplating an enlargement of Palace Hall to accommodate his Monday evening matter. ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS The new pastor of the Second Baptist church began his work last Sunday and it is hoped he will build up the church, both spiritually and financially. The first quarterly meeting of this Conference year was held at the St. James A. M. E. church Sunday. Elder Brooks was here and delivered three excellent discourses. He left Tuesday for Winfield, then Wellington and Hutchinson, which will conclude his work until after Christmas. Mr. Wm Harvey, one of our bright and energetic young men, who is at tanding Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo., sends good reports of his success as a student and speaks highly of the school and its faculty. Mr Nathan Oldham suffers from an attack of asthma. Mr W W Keller is quite ill. Miss Jennie Lums is still very low. Mr and Mrs Ralph Lee of Kalamazoo. Much arrived here last Friday. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter has one of the finest assortments of ladies' misses and children's neatwear r. the state. These handrone hats will be sold at prices that cannot be met by any milliner in the city. This big reduction in prices will continue from now until after the bollday ye James Bryce, M. P., can speak more or less perfectly in sixteen languages. Eliphalat N. Potter, nephew of Blahap Potter, has purchased a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Alfred Dennett, who once owned restaurants in many cities from Boston to San Francisco, is insane in the latter city. William H. Baldwin recently finished his thirty-seventh year as president of the Young Men's Christian association of Boston. Judge Alton B. Parker is now fifty-two years of age. He has scarcely a wrinkle in his free and looks like a man who has taken life easily. A popular Japanese student at Harvard is Otohiko Matsukata, a member of the baseball squad. His father was a former minister of finance in Japan. William Booth, commander in chief of the Salvation Army, began his seventy-sixth year on April 10. Mr. Booth was born in Nottingham, England, and preached his first sermon in the open air when not twenty years old. B. P. Harris of Topoka, the only living man who set type on the first paper published in Kansas, has been celebrating his semicentennial as a printer. For fifty years he has worked continuously at his trade and is still able to turn out a respectable "string." Dr. Jacques Bertillon, the famous chief of the statistical bureau of Paris, has written a volume entitled "Alcoholism and the Way to Light It." Drink, he declares, is likely to prove the ruin of the French race unless something is done to overcome the habit. Camille Pelletan, the French minister of marine, is noted as a typical Bohemian. He has spent a good part of his life in the Latin quarter, and even now, though compelled to live in the magnificent palace of marine, he frequently entertains his Bohemian friends. CURIOUS CULLINGS. This ruther disheartening sign was displayed to the view of customers in a fish store in lower Sixth avenue, New York: "Buy Wanted to Open Oysters Sixteen Years Old." The organ of one of the churches in Belfast having refused to work, investigation revealed the presence of a large eel in the exhaust pipe. It was of course dead, and there is no explanation as to how it got there. A Parisian who has been much annoyed by duns has connected his bell handle with a powerful electric battery and switches on the current at psychological moments. So far the police have declined to interfere. A large stock of quail settled down on Main street, Los Angeles, Cal., right in the business heart of the town. They were soon frightened away and called of, toward the hills. The oldest inhabitant is trying to cudgel up a procedure for this unusual thing. Aerial dinners are now the fashion in Paris. M. Santos-Dumont recently gave one at which the tables and chairs were suspended from the ceiling by wires, the waiters walked on stilts and the plates and dishes were raised on lifts. The guests got into their seats by means of stepladders. TIMELY TOPICS. An English railway expert is astonished to find that the "one idea of your railways is to 'get there.'" That's why we build them.—New York Herald. No year will be better than this year to make a test to see whether Fourth of July cannot be celebrated without the needless killing of boys and girls.—Chicago, Record Herald. Old New York is laughing at Brooklyn because the chief police officer of the united cities says he doesn't see any harms in playing Sunday baseball in isolated sections, meaning Brooklyn.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. The boll weevil caused a loss to the cotton growers last year of $50,000 000. The value of the birds slaughtered for millinery in the same period was possibly half a million. If the birds had been let alone they would have destroyed the weevils. It is a queer economy we practice sometimes. — Brooklyn Bazaar. LAW POINT8. If there is an express or implied notice to the purchaser that an agent has no authority to collect money, a payment will not bind the principal. (107 III. App., 82.) Where a contract recites the payment of $1 as its consolation, it is valid, although the sum was not actually paid, as it creates an obligation which can be enforced by the other party. (44 8. R. Rep., 885.) When a debtor offers a creditor a certain sum in satisfaction of all demands and the creditor gives a written acceptance of the same, there are accord and satisfaction, though the creditor states in accepting it that he cannot accept it in full settlement. (25 So. Rep., 162.) THE ROYAL BOX. There is only one woman admiral in the world. The queen of Greece is an admiral in the Russian navy. The Princess Victoria of Wales is said to make as fine Welsh rabbits as can be produced, and the royal family enjoys them. King Edward never partakes of butter or tea with milk. He prefers it in the Russian fashion, with a piece of lemon instead of milk. The German emperor has given orders that deserving school children shall in future be rewarded by a copy of his mafenty's photograph. DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? If Not, Why Not? The Knights and Ladies of the Orient. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY. LICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN, LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH $25.00 to $1,500.00 IN CASE OF DEATH. You can afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorize State of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety TERMS TO AGENTS. F information address: National headquarters. 501 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. "Prompt Payment of Claims." WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN, PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITS, FROM $25.00 to $1,500.00 IN CASE OF DEATH. No home loving man can afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Surety Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F information Address: National headquarters. 501 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. OurMotto, "Prompt Payment of Claims." @ Co.. W. A. DOXEY RIES Washington @ Co...| W. A. DOXEY COR. FIFTH AND MICHIGAN AVE LEAVENWORTH, KAS. Clerk Supreme Court PUBLICATION NO11C. First Published in The Topesas Class 11C. Opera Main. 06. ) Adolph Go. Jo Adolph Bailey, alias Adolph Gogall; Mr. Beahan and Mr. Beahan and Mr. Beahan whose Christian names are unknown and who are brothers of Hattle Robertsnee Hattie Beahan, deceased. Beahan and Beanhan and Beanhan, whose Christian names are unknown, and who are sisters of the said Hattie Robertsnee Hattie Beahan deceased; and the unknown heir and devices 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 Nanaan, have been heirs at law of the said Hattie Robertsnee Hattie Beahan, deceased, had she 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 9th day of June, A. D. 1906, 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 exid defendants in error were defendants SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13. For the submission of a proposition to amend section 8, article 3, of the constitution. be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein: 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: See. 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 decreased persons, minors, and persons of unsound minds, as may be prescribed by law, and shall have jurisdiction in cases of habeas corpus. The court shall consist of one judge, who shall be elected by the qualified voters of the county, and hold his office two years. He shall hold court at such times and receive for compensation such fees or salary as may be prescribed by law. The legislature may provide for the appointment or selection of a probate judge pro tem, when the probate judge is unavoidably absent or otherwise unable or disqualified to sit in any case. 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 ballot by the following title: "The probate-judge amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Passed the Senate February 8, 1905. Passed the House February 22, 1905. I hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original senate concurrent resolution No. 13, now on file in my office. J. R. Burnow, Secretary of State. John M. Wright, Nat'l Pres dent. We make a specialty of Butter, Eggs and Country Produce. W. F. SCHOCH, LEE MOVOR, and E. P. HOTCHKISS, Attorneys for plaintiff in error. Attest: D W. VALENTINE, Clerk Supreme Court. Pearl McNcal. Nat'l Secretary. &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, BK DELSIOR SPRINGS, ME. Mrs. V. L. North [Proprietress THE EAST SIDE INN Headquarters for R. R Pvaters and Traveling Men. First-class Board and Rooms. Everything strictly modern. 816-18 18 \ KANSAS CITY MO Home Phone 2014 Main Home Phone Main 2015 X 2 Rings The Little Rose Bud Cafe A. J. SEYMOUR, Prop.: 09 Wyansotte Street. Kansas City, Mo Cafe Open Until 2 A.M. The only first-class place in the city. PRIVATF DINING ROOM 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 Litlte Gem Restaurant, 106 KANSAS AVENUE a first-class place for a square nical or lunch. Ice cream and cigars. W. H. Henderson, PROPRIETOR. J. W. Voohie's Restaurant I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS. Give me a share of your trade. State: Avenue. Kansas City, Kansas Home 1906 West. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Mrs. J. W. Long of Omaha visited Mrs. J. Gullum Thanksgiving. Mrs Eva Walker returned home last week from a visit to her folks in western Nebraska Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Gates returned home from then eastern trip last Sunday, and report pleasant trip. Rev. W. L. Brocco left Monday after a week's stay in the revival at Mt. Zion Baptist church. The different clubs of the city will entertain the executive board of the State Federation of Women's Clubs on December 27th PAOLA. KANSAS Henry Payne is on the sick list this week Rev Jesse Miller went to Kansas City, Saturday Mrs Rose Parks, who has been con- fused to her room for several weeks, is able to be out again Mrs Bing Sneed died at her home in the north part of town Friday. The funeral was held in the A. M. E. church Sunday, Rev. Shepherd officiating. The remains were interred in the Paola cem- ety. Stella Robinson is home from Quindaro for the Christmas holidays. The concert given at the Second Hop tist church last Monday night was a grand success. Alex. Floyd returned home Sunday from Osawatomie and vicinity. He has brought with him his little daughter Ada, who has been visiting her aunt for the past two weeks. Wanted, a pastor by the Second Baptist church of Paola. Must be a good speaker and a Sunday school worker. References required. Dick Robinson of Osawatomie had business in Paola last Monday night. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS Leavenworth looks like a law abiding town on Sunday. All saloons are closed, honor to the one who enforces the law regardless of color. Mrs P. C. Fields received a message from Pazette, Iowa, informing her of the death of her father, John Tann. James Saunders, who was shot Thanksgiving day, is improving at the Mitchell hospital. Mrs Thos Barba, who has been sick is some better. The Masone hall is a dream of beauty and a credit to the colored Masons of the city. The hall is now ready for use. Balls are being given by the different numbers and other clubs. Now some energetic body must start a drug store here. The Thanksgiving dinner at the M. E. church was a financial success and much credit is due the working members and their pastor, Rev. Greg, for he is the right man in the right place. The Protective Home and Mitchell hospital were well remembered by the friends in the city. The minutes sat down to a good Thanksgiving dinner. Thanks to the friends who helped to make it possible for them to get a good dinner. Please don't forget the敬ed. OLATHE. KANSAS. Rev J W Crow passed through the city Monday morning en route to Kansas City from his charge at Hillsdale, Kansas. Miss Rhoda Johnson, principal of the Lincoln school, and Mrs. S J. Rollins visited in Kansas City, Saturday. Mrs. Maggie Jenkins and little son Arthur returned from Liberty, Monday, where they spent Thanksgiving. Mrs. Nettle Jenkins of Kansas City was called home to the sick bed of her father, Mr. Hen Rice, who is very low at this writing. Mrs. Phydella Mitchell of Kansas City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rollins. Mr. Bilas Caseu of Topeka is at home attending Mr. Rice. Capitola Rollins visited relatives in Kansas City last week. Rev. H. W. Scott has accepted the call at the Second Baptist church. Rev. Scott has been conducting meetings at the above church since November 12 and with good results, both spiritually and financially. The fourth Sunday is being looked forward to as a red letter lay in the history of this church, at being the day set apart for the installation of the pastor and a rally. Mrs. J. W. Allen is quite sick at this writing. Rev. W. S. Blake, ex pastor of the Second Baptist church, is expected to preach Wednesday night. Mr. has bengins of Kansas City visited his wife last Sunday. The 6 o'clock dinner given by the ladies of the Second Baptist church on Thursday evening last, was a grand success. The committee realized a neat sum of £1170 after all expenses had MEMPHIS, TENN. NOTICE Subscribe on our list whom we have no been able to see for some time please call at the Star printing office, 161 Hernando street, square your address. All out of town subscribers; let take note of same. JOSKPH A. J. C. HKKK 169 Hernando street ARE YOU incorporated Under the Laws of Kansas for $350, $500 and $1000. and $200 for children aged from 6 to should carry some Insurance. We was in every town. Write at once for ten oms. and Ladies of Protection. Issues policies for $350, $500 and $1000. We issue policies for $100, $150 and $200 for children aged from 6 to Every intelligent Negro should carry some Insurance. We was good, live, hustling agents in every town. Write at once for ten Liberal terms to the right persons. The Knights and Ladies of Protection. THOMAS, Narl Sec. avenue, Topeka, Kansas. P.C. THOMAS, Natl Sec. Headquarters: 413 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kansas. press Is colored andormal-reception stock p. the cor-stand of the hearing and amments useful I pro-ample au on in which a Jno and the of the city of Ad brooks Joyce as the journal. times man ity. This is an undertaking our past, ladies, which will bring in great responsibilities and we require persistence, tolerance, integrity and the exercise of god judgment. But you can take consolation, as you meet with obstacles and difficulties in your work, that it's the noblest work in which women can be engaged, and that there's no crown too royal for woman's brow and no task so great but that her hands can assist in its accomplishment. In conclusion permit me to say, since I have been selected as one of your advisors, that if you are in earnest—and may I not use the word honest—in your efforts you will succeed. There must be a diligent effort put forth by all of you to the end that whatever money, provisions, fuel, colthing and property that may be given to this institution shall be honestly applied to the support of the inmates of this orphanage. When you let the public see that you are properly managing this orphanage you will find much substantial encouragement from the generous people of this community. Congratulating you upon your good endeavor, I predict success for you in the future." IF YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR USE Mme. C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Mrs.L.P.Allen HAIR-DRESSING. MANICURING AND BEAUTY PARLOR. 25 K. Sherman Ave., KALOI PROTECTION Col. James Beck, Nat'l Press. James M. Mason, Nat'l Vice Press. Mr. Carter of Kansas City visited W. R. Rollins, last Sunday. G. A. Golden spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City Mr. and Mrs. Geo Young spent their Thanksgiving in Liberty, Mo. Mr. John Martin is on the sick list; also Mr. Dan Beasley. Mrs. Laura Smith, who has been confined to her bed for the past two months is able to sit up HOME FOR COLORED OPPIANS AND AGED FOLK DEDICATED. Attorney W. B. Townsend's Address Is the Feature of Occasion. Throngs of whites as well as colored people visited the home for colored orphans and aged folk which was formally opened yesterday with a reception from 10 o'clock a.m. until 10 o'clock p.m. The building is located at the corner of First and Granite and will stand as a monument to the industry of the colored people of Pueblo, Colo., in caring for the unfortunates of their race. The building is well furnished and equipped with all modern improvements and will prove one of the most useful institutions of its kind in Pueblo At 8 o'clock last night a special program was rendered before a large audience. The meeting opened with an invocation by Mrs. J. P. Watson, which was followed by a speech by Mayon Jno F West in which he congratulated the promoteda of the movement. Rev. G. A C. Lahman spoke of the objects of the home and the necessity of such institutions in every city. Addresses were also made by M. B. Brooks and Rev. D. A. Owens, Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson of Colorado Springs. The feature of the program was the address of Attorney W. B Townsend, who spoke as follows: Ladies, you hear much these times regarding the twentieth century woman you find hat taking her place in the front rank in the battles of life, working for the uplifting of humanity. If you read the daily papers and magazines you will there are columns devoted to the various sorts of club work with which women are connected. Some of these clubs are engaged in kindergarten work, others are looking after the aged and infirm, still others are doing rescue work among the fallen and so on down the line of useful work women hands are outstretched to aid the weak and the strung. "It is my opinion that among the most important club work in which woman can engage in the work of the mothers' club I wish I could reach every mother of our race today when I say the grandest and noblest club work you can engage in is in your home around the family treaside. Where the parents have the training of the future men and women, who shall bring honor or dishonor upon us all. It is well said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world; that being true how doubly important is the responsibility of the mother. It is her hand that most successfully guides the footsteps of the little child, it is she who sows the seed which as the child grows to manhood or womanhood shall mature and bring forth fruit either for good or for evil. Mothers cannot shirk this great responsibility; they cannot have such an important duty upon the school teachers who may train the intellect, but back of that must come the home culture the foundation upon which the child must build. How many poor mothers of this race, ignorant of this fact, have toiled early and late to educate a son or daughter who came out of school bright in intellect, but work in morals, because their mothers have neglected to give them the home training which should make them strong men and women of character? So when the time comes they left the home and went out to meet the trials and temptations of the world they were like the house built upon the sand when the storm came. "Appreciating the beneficent results of the parents' duty to their children in giving them good home training, what must be the predicament and often the calamity of the child who have no parents to bear upon the much need to care and training in their ten or ten years." Human hopes and human needs have their root in human needs. INSURED? of Protection A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Bupt. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Trees This association of good women entitle the hope that they can be benefited shelter and care for and advise these unfortunate children in the absence of their real parents. This assmnt has gone one step further to achieve humanity. It has made provision for the care of the aged and infirm who otherwise become a charge to charity and who might have to spend the mainder of their days on the place or become a charge upon individ PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the City Court, Fort the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. J. D. Bwing, Plaintiff, vs. Thos. Bennett, Defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court in an action to recover $10.00 for board money furnished you. You are further notified that unless you plead or answer to the said Bill of Particulars on or before the 29th day of November, 1906, filed in said court, the plaintiff will take judgment for the above amount and costs of this suit. J. W. Ewing. By W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. Grower. It positively excels all others. It not only grows the hair but cures the scalp of all diseases, and leaves the hair in a soft, fluffy and natural condition. This wonderful preparation was discovered by Mme. Walker after years of research and has proven beyond question to be the most beneficial scalp and hair growing preparation ever used. It has given perfect satisfaction to the hundreds who have used it without one single exception. One treatment positively stops the hair from falling out. Address all communications to. Mme. C. J. Walker. 2317 Lawrence St. Denver, Colo HUTCHINSON. KANSAS The Spade In Modern Woods The deadlock of the contending armies in Manchuria immediately after the battle of Sha River recalls the campaigns of the civil war. Kuropatkin fortified in the tracks where the battle left him, and so did his enemy. The Russian fortifications are known to be formidable, and doubtless those constructed by the Japanese are equally strong. Early in the civil war the spade was at a discount, but in 1804 both the northern and the southern armies fell to making ridge pits and breastworks as soon as a deadlock occurred in the fighting. The Confederate General Lee, in his retrograde movement from the Wilderness battlefield to James river, fortified the lines taken up successively at Spotsylvania, North Anna river and Cold Harbor. Grant forged his way up to the Confederate outposts and also fortified his lines. In the end he gave up trying to burst through the enemy's strong barriers and moved forward by the flank. The same methods characterised the Confederate retrograde movement from Dalton to Atlanta, Ga., led by General Johnston. Johnston met every advance of his opponent, Sherman, with strong fortifications. Sherman fortified the ground taken as he pushed his army step by step against the enemy's reserve lines. Prolonged contests always end in a brute struggle for the mastery, and finally the the place of human bodies to millets and shells. In this recipe storm warfare has but the same old answer to the old problem—the spade, the spade. Sending Christmas Presents by Mall. The approach of the Christmas season brings anything but pleasant anticipations to the railway mail clerks who handle the thousands of presents sent through the malls. Their labors are greatly increased by the imperfect manner in which a large percentage of the packages are put up, in many cases being so poorly tied that they come apart long before they reach their destination. Speaking of it the other day, a mail clerk said if people would take the trouble to put the article in a box it would save a great deal of unnecessary worry and labor at a time when the clerks are badly overworked, and the present would reach the person for whom it is intended in much better shape than it usually does. A shoe or a cornet box or a breakfast food carton makes a package of convenient size for handling in the mails. Glass, china or fragile articles of any description should be packed in wooden boxes. Packages should be securely tied and plainly marked with the address of the sender in the upper left hand corner. Postage should be fully prepaid, 1 cent an ounce for merchandise and 1 cent for two ounces on printed matter, including books, photographs, pictures, etc. Federation in Central America. Federation in Central America. Some of the politicians and party leaders of Central America are reported to be making determined efforts to secure a union of the five republics of that region in an offensive and defensive alliance against the whole world, with the particular purpose of resisting imagined encroachments upon their rights and territory by the United States. Aggression by this country is not at the present time so threatening as to demand the formation of such an alliance, but a union of the states between Mexico and the Isthmus would undoubtedly insure to the benefit both of those states themselves and of their larger neighbors. It would give a much greater assurance of permanent peace among them than new exists. The federation movement received a considerable impetus from the recent convention at Port Cerinto, at which Guatemala, Nicaragua, Salvador and Honduras were represented. Costa Rica sent no delegates to this meeting, but her eminent men express themselves as in hearty sympathy with the federationists. This country is not alone in having a serious immigration problem with which to contend. England has discovered that within a comparatively short time she has convicted over 18,000 aliens of crimes at a cost to her taxpayers of over $600,000. Furthermore the infusion of aliens is raising the rents to a figure which is beyond the resources of her own poor tollers. Many of the aliens are paupers and become a burden upon the communities where they settle. Brigadier General Story, chief of artillery of the United States army, makes the encouraging announcement that our new coast defenses render our large cities as nearly impregnable as Port Arthur. He insists, however, that more artillerymen are needed to keep the forts and their guns in their present state of efficiency. The dalai lama is reported to have arrived in Russian dominions, but he didn't take his late kingdom with him Great Britain had a string on that. The muskrat predicts a mild winter, the goose bone an extremely cold one. Between the two we may expect the usual "all kinds of" weather. HUM3T HE STRUCK IT. Tommy's Thoughts Were Herewhere, but he Could Guess. "There is a sentimental Tommy in all most every school," said Michael King of Lewiston as he leamed over the counter of his cafe on Main street and cut a luxurious pumpkin pie. "There was one in our school when I was a boy, He was Tommy Drazier, and he was a mighty smart little fellow, but he never had his lessons. He knew where every bird nested, where the May flowers grew the thickest and where the high top sweetings fell first; but, blee you, he couldn't remember his lessons. He was critical in many matters too. He knew all that was passing in the politics of the state and nation, but he was off in his history lesson. One day he came in late and couldn't keep his thouh's on his book. On his school he had seen a big mud turtle by the side of the track, and he had to put a big rock on him to hold him up' night, and his anxiety test the turtle should get away bounded his eyes. He hoped that somehow the teacher would pass him over. He listened to the other children reciting, with a big mud turtle crawling away before his eyes with a rock on his back, but finally the teacher's eyes fell on him. "Tommy Frazier, what battle was Lord Nelson killed in?" "Tommy was in despair, but he found a way." "Did you say Lord Nelson? he asked cautiously. "Yes." "Which battle?" "Yes, certainly." "Well," said Tommy as the light of inspiration broke over him—'well, I speaks it must have been his last.'" A Leason From Files. It was in a country school, and I was hearing my little second reader class. The lesson that day was a story about files, their curious ways and habits. Among other things the story said that files always kept their faces clean and then went on to tell how they rubbed their feet over their heads, as could often be seen by watching them. The last thing in the lesson was the question, "What lessons can boys and girls learn from the files?" I asked the children to answer the question. Only one small boy ventured an answer, and that was, "To wash our faces with our feet."-Christian register. Easy For an Expert. "Hah," said Sherlock Holmes, Jr. after shaking hands with his host and taking a hasty glance at the other guests, "your wife is jealous of you!" "By George, Holmes, you're a wonder! I've never told a soul about it, and I don't believe she has. How did you find it out?" "Merely one of my wonderful deductions, my dear alr. It's very simple. I see she has invited only old ladies and homely ones."—Chicago Record-Horald. What Ther Did. "What do you do when you outgrow your clothes?" Representative John Sharp Williams asked two of Representative Champ Clark's children, to whom he was trying to explain why crabs and lobsters shed their shells and snakes their skins. "Let out the tucks," answered one of the youthful Clarka—Denver Republican. Their Good "Feature." Tom (at the lunch counter)—Pretty tough doughnuts these. Dick-One good thing about them, though. Tom-And what's that, for heaven's sake? Dick-The hole. That part you don't have to chew, you know. — Boston Transcript. A Sigma. "He's still employed by that big wholemate house, isn't he?" "No. I think he's in business for himself now. He used to take an hour for lunch, but now he only takes a bare five minutes." — Philadelphia Press. Unselbst. Father—Here! Tuke that drum out of here! Willie—But, pop, I wanted you to enjoy it with me—New York American. "The doctors didn't know what was the matter with him." "Well, there's nothing unusual about that." "But they said they didn't."—Life. They Know Where to Stop. Women always clide their husbands for working overtime, but they never spurn the money which is earned that way.—New York Press. A QUESTION OF CARPETING. A Heat, Pretty and Inexpensive "HIM and NIM" Solved It Satisfactorily. Aunt, pretty and inexpensive wife and Mimi'* Salved It satisfactedly. Our new house was to be finished in the fall, and by that time all of our extra capital would be finished also. I was trying to think of some nice but inexpensive way to furnish the second story rooms when Aunt Anna came to visit us for a month, says a writer in the New Idea Magazine. "Twenty years ago the carpet question did not worry young housekeepers, for every bride was expected to have a fine web of rag carpet to begin with, and really I think there is nothing prettier or more suitable for upstairs bedrooms than the soft tones of a well made rag carpet," said Aunt Anna after I had told her of my plans and the size of my purse. "But how can I make one?" I asked after thinking of all of the castoff garments in the family. "By going to work," she replied, "and when you run out of material at home call on your aunts and cousins." So we began at once and soon had all our material collected. "To insure a smooth, even carpet we must use all cotton rags and cut them all of such width that when woven they will be of uniform thickness. Rags cut from soft goods will beat up closer in the weaving than those cut from stiffer material and should be about as thick as six ply of the chain or an oat straw when woven into the carpet," said Aunt Anna as she rolled and twisted a strip between her fingers. First we cut in strips all the dark and all the bright colored rags. These we mixed well, lapping the ends about an inch and sewing them diagonally across with the machine. Not stopping to clip the thread each time, we soon had a long strip sewed, and then, clipping it apart, we wound it into balls of about one pound each. We had decided to make rugs 9 by 12 feet. These would require twelve yards of yard wide carpet. Each square yard of carpet requires one pound of rugs, so we stopped when we had sewed twelve pounds of rags. The rags were sewed hit and miss and of so many colors that we selected the chain in six different colors, a pound of each, and had it laid thread about so that there would be no strips. Besides the rags the carpet cost: Six pounds of chain, at 25 cents per pound, $1.50; twelve yards weaving, at 10 cents per yard, $1.20; total $2.70 A Convenient Kitchen Table The design shown herewith illustrates a table that represents not a little experience and consideration of what goes to make the most convenient table, says the Ladies' World. It has a large top, which keeps dishes and pans from getting into inextricable confusion, and it has a large num- A KITCHEN TABLE. ber of drawers, which are always convenient, and also closet room. Two slides pull out, on which pans may be set when one is sitting at work at the table, while in the long space under the center of the table is a chance to hang a multitude of kettles and other kitchen utensils. These are protected from dust by a washable curtain that slides upon a rod at the front of the opening. The French Apron End. The wearing of aprons is one of the old useful fashions now being revived, greatly to the saving of our frocks and the comfort of the wearers. The coquettish apron has been set aside for awhile, but is now once more asserting itself. The strictly useful has always held its own. The French have turned a kindly eye to them, and in the days of Louis XIII, women wore them and their bunch of keys, showing they were vestable housekeepers. In the time of Louis XIV, ladies of the court donned them when employed in needlework and other arts, and it is from that period we are restoring the airy nothings of lace and muslin to our favor. Sometimes they are of light colored crepe de chine, worked in gold. More useful ones of thicker fabric have large pockets. These are adorned with pretty ribbon bows, and these ribbons sometimes draw up the pocket. Sometimes strong linen aprons are laced with ribbon at the edge by means of eyellet holes. A Pressing Item For Housekeepers. A preserver of time and patience is something to wrap the silver in when it is to be laid away for company use. It is a tissue paper in which there is no sulphur, and it positively keeps the silver clean and bright any length of time, says a correspondent in an exchange Notes From Jewelers' Circulas. Sleeve link buttons in amethyst and aventurine are rimmed in plain gold. Etched and hand chased silver in scroll and flower designs is becoming popular. Little receptacles for hatpins are of the gypsy kettle style or in the vase-like forms of silver. Fascinating little handy pins are in sets of three in lizard skin cases. Peacock and other feather designs are shown in fine enamels and gold. Insects, animals, ferns, leaves and wayside flowers are now generally utilized as motifs in original and charming designs of standard articles of jewelry. Among the stones upon which fashion at present beatows her approval are the peridot, amethyst, tourmaline, aquamarine, zircon, garnet and the new American stone, kunzite. FRIDAY, DEC. 14, 1906 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1. After the addresses the Grand Lodge was opened in due and ancient form, with prayer by Rev. J. J. Morant, Grand Chaplain. Most Worship. E. W. Lampton delivered his annual message to the Grand Lodge. The address was full of information, and was considered a fine literary production. Many were the compliments received by the Grand Master. At night a Grand Lodge of Sorrow was held in the Salem Baptist church, which is one of the largest churches in the city. The Grand Lodge, under the escort of W B. Derrick lodge and Greenville lodge, marched from the meeting place, each Mason carrying a torch. The line of march was one mile long. Following the Lodge of Sorrow, the Grand Lodge returned to the temple and resumed work. The Grand Lodge officers reported. E. E. Perkins, Sec. and Treas. of the M. B. A., made his annual report, showing that $120,505 had passed through his office, and $80,017.50 had been paid to the widows and orphans. Wednesday was a busy day. A large amount of business was transacted, and the Grand Lodge was addressed by Rev. Dr. Pettiford President of the Penny Savings Bank, Rirmingham, Ala., who advised the Masons to buy homes. In response to his address, Dr. Lampton requested all the Masons who owned homes to stand up. It looked as if every Mason owned property. At night the following Grand Lodge officers were elected: M. W., E. W. Lampton, Greenville, Grand Master; R. W., W A. J. Morgan, Shelby, Deputy Grand Master; R. W., B. F. Lacey, Shiloh, Grand Senior Warden; R. W. J. L. Riley, Hansbury, Grand Jun- Warden; R. W., T. J. Wilson, Meriden, Grand Treasurer; R W. G. A. Lee, Mound Bayou, Grand Secretary; R. W., E. E. Perkins, Edwards, Secretary and Treasurer Masonic Benefit Association Thursday the Grand Lodge paraded the streets and in passing homes of many of the best white citizens were given an ovation, and Grand Master Lampton was presented with flowers along the streets. CHAS. STEWART. KANSAS CITY, MO. Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 12. EDITOR PLAINDEALER: Please be kind enough to allow us a little space in your paper to report the grand success we had in our rally, Nov. 25th, 1906, at the Pleasant Green Baptist church. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather we raised $19 08, and broke ground for our new church, to be located at Independence and Tracey avenues. Rev. P. J. Jackson acted as master of ceremonies, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist church. Rev. Dr. Bacote, of the Second Baptist church, delivered an able address. Rev. J. W. Hurme of St Stephen Baptist church, and Rev. J. D. Addison of St. Paul, were also present. The people at home did not attend so well, but the members living ten miles away came, and may the Lord bless them. Rev. James Monroe Booker, late of Memphis Tenn., who made the trip from this city to Memphis to the National Convention, to bring back his companion to this our city, is our pastor, the one you helped eat the chicken that we gave him when he started home. He offered a reward of ten dollars in gold to the club who raised the most money over $260. The Willing Workers raised $278.20, and the Rosevelt club raised $240.20. On last Sunday our pastor according to promise gave Sister Lazzie Wear, captain of the Willing Workers, $10. We are proud to say that we are out of debt. We have $500 in the National Bank of Commerce and the lot is all paid for. Dr. Booker is a man of God and the great at preacher in the state of Missouri, and we pray that he may live long and do much good as a servant of God. F. L. LAWIS, Trustee. UNION CITY, TENN. The White Ribbon Club will give its Second Entertainment Dec. 25, 1006, at the Beautiful Zion M. E. church. Lunches served during the day. At night a Sacred Concert, followed with a Xmas Tree and fire works. MRS S. THOMAS, MUS DIRECTOR. MRS. S. C. ADAMS, MANAGER. HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOUPL The Executive Board of Baptist Ministers and Deacons met here last week in session for several days, transacting business, at the Second Baptist church. Miss Martin, a teacher from Mayview, Mo., was visiting here on last Sunday. Died here, Tuesday, December. 11, Francis Adkins. Two sons and two daughters survive her. Miss Nesby Lindsey, of Leavenworth, Kansas, was visiting here on last Sunday. Mrs. Eva Smith is reported to be very ill. Miss Anna M. Britt left Monday for Kansas City, Mo. YALE. KANS. Mrs. Tolbert is still on the sick list, with no improvement as yet. Mrs. T. W, Williams is still sick. The Thanksgiving entertainment at the A. M. E. church was a success. Miss Janie Galloway was over from Pittsburg to spend Thanksgiving with her mother. Miss A. Barclay, of Girard, spent Thanksgiving with her parents. She returned Saturday to Girard, to or ready for school Monday morning, Mrs. Rosa Harris, of Girara, is in Yale, on a visit to Mrs. M. L. Barclay. Rev. T. B. J. Barclay, the pastor of the A.M.E church, was presented a $40 range by the memorial his church, Thanksgiving morning and Sister Barclay is all smiles. The Literary a. the A. M. F. is doing good work and is growing Rev. Barclay preached at Yale on last Sunday, and reports a good time. Mrs. N. Hudson spent yesterday baking fruit cake, etc. for Xmas. Mrs. Gleen returned on Monday night from Alabama. H. Dorsey is painting his house preparing for the holidays. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Cold weather is the order on the day here. Several Indies of the Second Baptist church gave a seven cent sale last Friday night, the 7th, and took in $2000. This is to be an annual affair. Mr. Jones of Arkansas City has removed to the property of Rev. J. H. Ramsey on Fifth avenue, West. The Indies of the Second Baptist church have carpeted their church and will hold a carpet rally Sunday. Pastor Jones will be assisted by the pastor of the other churches in the city. The Second Baptist church has grown wonderfully during the pastorate of Rev. Jones Ross H. L. Jones, W. H. Pollutte left Thursday to attend the first quarterly board meeting of the Southwestern Association, which met in Illinois, Kansas, Mr. Richard Waldon and Mrs. Mattiens Johnson and Mr. Henry W. Evans and Mrs. Illa Jones were united in matrimony recently by the Rev H. L. Jones. They were some of the best young people of our city and both the couples received many valuable presents. There is no reason why the Plain- A GREAT DIVINE HEALER. With 25 years Experience. You Must See Him. stern QUINDAR g and Best Institution ES Western University, QUINDAR0, KANSAS Mansion College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Northern Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Painting and Book Binding, Business Course, Typewritng, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Kiting, Laundering, Farming and Gardening M T. VERNON Houses Office—Be—"Whey"s dealer should no. be read by all the citizens of Hutchinson. There is no paper in the country that is a greater benefactor to our people than the matchless Plaindealer. The editor is loved by the people of our city and is considered one of our strongest race men. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. Phoes of the Farmers' Convention recently held in Lincoln Institute are still in the air, and from Editor Illuston of the Sedalia Conservator they called forth a sound, forebable and ringing editorial November 18, which coupled with that given by Editor Chiles of the Topeka Plaindealer and the favorable comment of the metropolitan daily press of several large cities, indicates how, under the able management of President B. F. Allen, the institution is winning friends at home and abroad. Never before in the history of the institution has there been so keen an interest in the industries taught, although at the same time there is no abatement of real in and for the literary departments. Accounting for this condition, too much emphasis cannot be placed upon the fact that every detail of work in the industrial department, as well as elsewhere, is looked after by President Allen with the utmost care, every encouragement is given the student to look some industry; in fact, every student is required to complete several branches of industrial work during the course. As additional help in the process of stimulating real for industrial work, the president also gives a series of morning talks to the student body assembled, in which the subject discussed is some branch of the industries or some phase of industrial work. In this connection he has discussed the architect and his work, the blacksmith, the wheelwright, the cook, the seamstress—in short, the skilled workman and workwoman in every line. He has given special talks on agricultural use, in which the difference between the agriculturist and the farmer was well brought out; as also reasons why warmars' boys are so frequently unwilling to remain on the farm; and in the meanwhile he has suggested practical methods for preventing this undesirable condition of affairs. Likewise, to every department of industrial and literary work he is bringing such practical knowledge that the average student sees that he must learn to do something very well if he is to be a citizen of value to America, or any other progressive civilization. Prof. H. H. Pace, who succeeds Prof. Garnett in the chair of Classical Languages, is also a printer by profession, and will have charge of the department of printing in Lincoln Institute. Prof. Pace is already at work and ready to receive those parties who may desire to take printing in connection with their regular course or otherwise. West The Leading a COURSE mal, Musica organ and har Carpentry, Stenography Iain Sewin WILLIAM M. To J. E. Johnson, above named defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff above named filed her petition in said court on the 16th day of October, 1900, asking for a divorce from you and Dr.P.Holmes, Regular Medical Physician with Thirty Years of Experience in the United States. 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 alldiscases, Old Sores, Toothache, Cramp Colic, Rheumatism, Nervous Trou for the care and custody of the minor children of plaintiff and defendant, and that you must answer said petition filed by the plaintiff on or before the first day of December, 1906, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered in favor of plaintiff for divorce from you and for the care and custody of said minor children, as prayed for in said petition. ELIZABETH JOHNSON, Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk of the District Court. bles, 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. 不 He tolls you every thing you ever did in your life, who you favor, mother or father, or ever will do. On September 5, 1005, he brought Ira Burrell, of Greenville, Texas, back to life Try Meand You Will Be Blessed, HOURS AT EACH OFFICE, 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. 318 James St. Kansas City, Kans. 12:30 to 5 p.m. 1613 Cottage St. Kansas City, Mo. Unive O, KANSAS The 16th Annual Session of the Interstate Literary Society will be held in St. Joseph, Mo., during th Christmas holidays. We wish this to be the best meeting in the history of the organization. The oratorical contest among Colleges and IHigh Schoolle will be a special feature. Also, the contest among musical composers and poetic writers. The basis of representation is as follows. Old societies will pay a fee of $100, new societies $1.50. Each are entitled to three delegates and a corresponding number of alternates. Please send list of delegates to the Cor. Sec., designating the program representative, not later than November 24th. MRS. W. L. GRANT, C. Seo. 1904 N. 4th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. ISAIAH HORTON, Pres. Kansas City. M. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as “OZONIZED OX MARROW” BO STRAIGHTENS KINKY OR CURLY HAIR that it can be put up in any style desired consists with its left Ford's. Half-Pornade was formerly known as “OZONIZED OX MARROW” and is the only safe preparation known to us that makes it so much as it has straightly as shown above. It is no make the most stubborn, harsh, kilky or curly hair soft, pliable and easy to comb. These results may be obtained from one treatment: 8 to 10 bottles are usually sufficient for a year. 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M, JAMISON, M.D., PnysictaN AND SURGEON @eomining Payricisa of the Kaights aad Ladies ection, {SP iroman ‘and private decstses. Mos and Residence, BM Maoieon Braset, en O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. uYotOIAN aD Sugaxon one OO} Mansas Ave, Both "Phone 7746 Cells answered day and night. Office Houre{ 2to4and 7 to 8p.m. Residence 1535 Vae Buree, Office ever Leo's Drog store 981 Kas, Avo es Oftiee Hours} Fed es p. on, W.W. CALDWELL,M.D., Physician and Surgeon Ind, 960 ones} Bell: Office 424-1 “} Hea. 44-2 Office 921 Kanws Ave. TOPEKA, KAS NEWS OF THE WEEK, Mra Nancy Carr of Hennessy, Okla. is in the city visiting ber daughter, Mrs. I, A. Teat. Mrs, Mayme Freeman Johns of Omaha will visit friends in Topeka during the holidays, Glenn Watkins spent several days in Lawrence, the guest of Herbert W. Gleed. —- Mr. J. N. Hughes of the city of Mexico visited his family in thie city last week, Dean Buckner passed through the city Thursday of last week en route to Chicago, Oureubscribersin Ukiah 8 will be prepared for the repre atative of Tux Prainpgatpg, whe will be in that statesoon. Look out for him. Attorney T, W Bell of Leaven- worth transacted business in the city Tuesday. While here he made Tue PLAINDEALER an agreeable call. The A. A. O. N, Mo shrine will receive in full drees on New Year's Day, 1907, at Masonic hall, 404 Kaneas avenue, from three to five, Mra. Francea Bowman, of New York, is now in the erty, doing bair dressing, face marsage and manua- curing, Parties interested can sce her at Potter Hotel. Miss A. McElroy of Chicago ie the guest of Mrs B, T, Alexander Friday Mrs, Alexander entertained about twenty five at carda in hovor of her guest, A delightful time wes had by all present. W.L Gaston and brother of Elle- worth attended the Scottish Rite reunion here one day fast weck. They are among the mort enterpriss ing citizens of the state, and a large pumber of iriends in Topeka are always ready to welvome them. Jack Johnson, the big fighter, and hia manager, Green Watson, left Tuesday for Philaddelphia, Pa., where Johnaon will engage 1n several bouts. Heisa native Kansan, about 23 years of age, and fights at 196 younds. Whoever dons the mits with him will have no easy pailing. We predict success for hima. ST. JOUN A. M. EK. CHURCIL, After a great woek in the carnival at Bt. John, the forces turned out on last Sabbath in a splendid man~ ner, and at the call of the pastor, the officers of the clubs took ther places and the other members and friends laid $670 00 the tavles, The clubs reported as follows, Rock Island, Mrs, Marion, $302 20 Willing Workers, Mrs. Slaughter, $194; A. B. O. U, T. (young Jadics) $8625; Widows, Mrs, McLean, $36 80; Sunday School, $50. The carnival wasa source of plese are and profit during the week to the “Uwe 7? -—— = erp Nervous Worn-Out If you are in this condition, your nerve force is weak—the power is giving out, the ore fans of your body have “slowed up,” and do their work imperfectly. This failure to do the work required, clogs the system and brings distress and disease. When the nerves are weak the heart is unable to force the life-giving blood through your veins; the stom- ach fails to digest food; the kidneys lack power to filter impurities from the blond, and the poisonous waste remains in the system to breed disease. Nerve energy must be restored. Dr, Miles’ Nervine will do it, because it strengthens the nerves; it is a nerve medicine and tonic, that rebuilds the entire nervous system, “Beseral yeara neo I wns all broken down, Iwas ier is worn-out, could not wleep, and ¥ # In constant puln L doctored for mrtts, and tinnily the doctor said he «ota do nothing for me. T begin t kin Ur, Milest Nervine, and ui? niCrgether ght Bottles, ant 1 ima strane and healthy, and now w ‘rh 1°¢ pound.” v CUNNINGHAM 103 Cilswort Alu,teny, Pa. Dr. Miles’ N ta cold by your sruaaies, who. + antoe that the firet bottte + * 4 it fale. he ‘will fefund yo Miles Mevlice . L.ohart, Ind — many who ciosded the house cach evening. The drama eutuled “The Last Loaf,” which waa rendered by some of the best local talent, was the fea ture of the week. Too mutch praise cannot be given to this company for the excellent work and the epecial emphasis put upon the moral of the drama. The Old Ma‘ds’ convention on Tuesday evening furnished great counks of amusement to a large crowd, The Old Malds captured the hearts of wany old and young bachelors. On Wednesday evening the Jap Rose club gave a program supple~ mented by a play eatitled “The Idea ofaGhost.” Tue ghost was so real and the play such a matter of fact that the audience was at times in the actof rushing from the buil ting from fright. Thursday evening in the hands of the A.B O. U. %. “women” was a clincher, The “wamen”in beautitut white made a splendid exhirition and satisfied the arge audien. with a fine musical prograt. Friday evem g gave us the clinmx ofthe week ina (rip Around the World. A line of steamera ran from the church, tonet ng at Egypt. Paria Japan, Spain, landing au Sar Fra - cisco then agaiu 10 the church, task ing the trip in tvuhoura, It was a beautuful sceve presented by the clustering of te nateons on the plat form in frontes the very large audi ence, The Willing Vorkers night led in door receipts aud tchets tor the week, Mrs Matue sichardson, alter tw weeks line » i eongalescing, Mrs. Cora ay, “who euccerded ne well with tne candy booth at the |carnival, ie ve whoed to her room ths | week. Mr Richar son ot Clay street i | quite indie pin a | Mrs, Belle sportsman is said to be improving sisce the change ot he room tothe ss dence of Mre Smiles | Pastor Etwords will occupy th: {pulpit of dt Jonn at both the muru ‘Ting and evening services tomorru® [Come and werenip with us, Mrs. John » Rhodes, 110 Locust street, entertainet ut dinner Sunday in honor of Mise McElroy of Chicage, The A. A. O N, M, Shrine will receive In full dress on New Year's Day, 1907,+ at Masonic IIall, 404 Kaneas avenue, from three to five, Mr, James ‘Vhite, who is conduc Ing the Capital Pharmacy at 3+2 Kansas avenus, has one ot th seat: ext places inthe city aud i making some nice im rivements, He have ‘splendid foun ain and 1s prepared ¢ take care ol those wh» desire ke sodas and such drinks as arg verved ateodatous cas He tsa regsters pharmacist ant paye apacial tt tion to preenpun a He sill bs pleased to have all hod triends cal on bim and as many new ones Sowers ruse Rising Sun Fire I ising Sun Fire Insurance Co., x OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY OrrFicE: 18 West Okmulgee Avenue, Muskogee, Indian Territory. CAPITAL, $100,0VU0. A SAFE BUSINESS backed by men who have pioven their ability to succeed in business, and cen ducted on a sound business basis according to the regular businett cretens apphicit' to that ys lar business is abcut all that any THINKING MAN would wish’ The Rising Sun Fire Insurance Co EXACTLY FILLS THE PRESCRIPTION. WE write Insurance ogainet FIRE and LIGHTNING en Tcuses, Fevectold Gecor, Clee Perr Libraries, Merchandise, Live Stock, Farm Implements, Grair, Tuggies, Weeere, Ferrers, Stdcler oe Musical Instruments. R. H. WATERFORD, Presidert. H. NS, JOHNSON, Secretary. J. E. JOHNSOD, Gen. Mer = aa nncn000eeoeeseesseshsod COOeeeeCetOsUSeeneeri0Pew Deseo aceoorooorereeces Chartes 5, Raker, the inveator of Friction heat, Sundayed with his family in dt. Joseph. Mrs. Annie Hickman and little danvgbter, Hazel, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. R. 5, Sims. —_— Mre. Ewing Small entertained the Willing Worker club of the Second Presbyterian church Friday night, | “Rhymes, Tales and Rhymed Tales” by J. Mord. Allea would make a most excellent gift fer Christmas. Bee Mra. Dennis Ray for one of theta valuable presents Cards ‘are out announcing the the mariage of (harles Groves of Edwardsville and Miss Perle Jones ot Hill City. The wedding will take place New Year's Duy at the home ot the bride in Hill City. —_— WANTED—A good, young lady stenographer. One wlio likes to get to work before noon, aud who ia able to read her sotes after they uecume cold, None but 3 good, steady worker need waste a stamp ecplries to this ad, Address, Jit Pratn paver, Omaha Enterprise: In respond- ingto the toast, “Our Pilgrim War- riots," Sir Ned O'anion of Cyrene No, 3, without any disparagement to other numbers, furnished the treat of the evening. His paper wae pol- tsned, eloquent and well reudered, It snowed profouna thought and ex tenvive research and contradicts the oft repeated asvertion that the best wine Is usally kept to the last of the feast. PUBLICATION NOLIU. Before Thomas I', Wright, a Justice ol the Peace of Soldier Township, Shawnee County, Kansas, Jim Mauk, Plaintiff, vs | Mark Thompson, Defendant, f'o the detendant, Mark Thompson, You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court, Jor the sum of $5 00, and that a garnishee summons hus beco duly served upon the Union Pacific Rail road Company, onthe sgth day of November, 1906, and said garniabee hap answered that they have in thefr possession the sum of $24 00 beluug- ing to the delendaut, Mark Thomp- eon. That unless yon answer vetd cause or eppearherdia on or befcre the [5th day of January, 1907, judgment will be sendered against you for aud sum end said money now ir the hands of the garnishee, oF a! much thereof aa is necessary, will b apphed on said juegment and cost of suit. J.J. Kino, Attomey for Plainné Tuos. T, Waecut Justice uf the Peace, Fires published Dec, 14th 1906. er oe pe David Chiles hax some fino gar- den land for sale. Call on or ad- dress him at this office. —— Mre. I. H. Slaughter has the best and lateat hats, and prices are reae- onable. Call and inspect her mlli- nery stock at 431 Kansas avenue Every Negro woman and girl should patronize this establishment, as (t is acredit tothe race. The stock is firet-class and reasonable. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District. Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. No, 24,086. R, A, Thomison, Plaintiff, vs L. Thomison, Defendant, ‘The anid defendant will take notice that she has been sued by plaintift jn the above entitled action, and that unless she answers the petition of plaintiff on or before December 1ath, 1906. said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered di- yorcing plaintiff from defendant, {sau} Joseri Rerp. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: IS Curtis, Clerk. First published Oct, 26, '06, PURLEULA 6 Basey oes on Inthe District Court of shawnee County, Kansas, No. 24,085. Martha Knott, Plaintiff, “4 Henry Knott, Defendant, The suid sefendant will take notice that hy has been eued by the plain- iff in the above entitled act-on, and that unl ss he answers the petitivn ot said plaintiff on or before Decom- ber 12th, 1906, said petition will be t. ken as true and judgment rendered qgivorcing plantih from defendant, and giving her the custody of their minor children, Emma, George and Minnie Knott, Josgrit Reep. Attoat: Attorney for Plaintiff. (sar) 1S. Currie, Clerk. 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Address NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Virginia, ] NOTICE, St. Joseph, Ma, Nuv 6th, 1906 The executive committee of the Inter-State Literary Socicty of Kan sas and the West !s hereby called t® meet at 1523 Savannah avenue, this city, Saturday, Dec. 8th, at 1:00 p m.to arrange for entertaining the sixteenth annual session to be held here Chrietmas, Societies are urged to get the nances of their delegates and program num bers to the corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. L. Grant, 1964 N. Fourth etreet, Kansas City, Kaus,, not later than November 24th. W. A. Hitt, Chrirman Ex. Com. 1523 Savannah avo., Bt. Joseph, Mo. BU MN See 8 Bese omeeere Pleas remember the meeting ot the Btate Teachers’ Association at Moberly during the Christroas holi- day. Aside from a high classed pio- gram, that Js being prepared, we oball have an educator 9! national repu- tation as the principal speaker of the week, Progressive teachers cannot afford to miss euch a rare treat, Let “On ta Moberly” be our war ery from this time forth. You who have delayed sending your subjects to Principal A. It Chinn, Glasgow, “fo, should hurry and send them, ae we desire to have our programs printe} carber this years Wecandossif the teachers of the state will but net promptly ard eo operate with us. ATL persone sending subjects will pleuse be pros ent and prepared at the time and place desgnated, Have your pupils begin now, so that the exhibits may be interesting. Yours tor a successs tul nieeting, E, W. Enory, Corresponding See'y. tA GENEROUS OFFER. We would like to etl! a one-third interest in the The PLAINDEALER to some live, active colored wan, and if he bas not all the money, will trust him for part, as he can make it out of the business. Are tnere any New gro men in thie country with a little moncy aud some business pluck and energy, who wish to engage in the newspaper bueiness? If there are, we are looking for you, If thereis any father who has a son whom he wishesto dvance in business, him some money and send b and we will place him in ‘2HE Pham DEALER where ne wait }2arn business, do business and muke business; and within five years his father will not know him! NOTICE. Price C, Thomas of thia city is no longer an authored sg collet moneys for Tue Torres Praioxanen., Alleulecribers an feicndy please take notice ee Mime. De Vaul . , Vincent's School of high «lasa tailoring Tutition reasonable, Write for information. Wan Woalatnt, KANSAS COD ‘ Headgear of the New Year—Soft Hats Have Taken the Season by Storm. If there can be said to be any difference in the shapes of derby hats that difference lies in the crown, which this season is much higher. It is predicted on good authority that representative spring shapes will show a decided preference for extreme crowns. Attention still centers on the efforts to create a style for brown derbies, though the public shows little or no disposition to accept them so far. Manufacturers' new samples show a variety of shades in brown, but the best known shops are not predicting a successful season for them. A new departure in the derby hat will never have caught the public fancy is the extensive use of fine material. The texture, material and trimming and the silky appearance of the felt proclaim at once that quality is there and so clearly evident that even the unpracticed eye appreciates the difference. While the price—$5—may stand in the way of an immediate purchase, the man who once wears a finer derby is loath to return to the regulation quality The rich appearance of the more expensive hat and the durability and preservation of its color and shape offset the slight increase in cost. Too many men hesitate to change the shape of their derby once they have found a becoming block, and it is really a difficult thing to convince the man of plainer ideals concerning dress that he should adhere to of the new high crown shirt, on the man who does not fancy the crown there is a rather flat derby with a some- ```markdown ``` Beginning at the top the cut shows the opera hat of 1906, the high crowned derby, the "Master William," the "knockabout" and the alpine what pointed brim, which is more becoming to certain types than the high crown Soft hats have taken the season by storm. More styles in these are shown than for many years back. An unprecedented departure the soft hat has taken is its universal use for evening wear. The hat so used comes in black only, is well made and lined with satin. The name that distinguishes it from the alpine is "Tuxedo," and it may accompany all styles of evening clothes and go to almost any function with dignity. The most popular soft hat of the season is made of belly nutria. The material is taken from the under portion of the little animal, which inhabits the Brazilian boundary along the Platte river. A strip of the belly is taken from the pelt and put through certain processes which render it as soft and fine as the costilent silk. The pelt turns water and does not spot with raia or snow. The nutria is similar to our beaver, but is smaller in size, and it produces the finest material for hat making on the market with the exception of beaver The soft hats made from it come in several shades, but soft fawn color seems to be the most popular. There are several shapes also. The college boy wears his hat with a ring crushed in the crown. This style is called "Master William." Then there are the "telescope," the "knockabout" and another style which to a considerable degree resembles the alpine. Silk hats are always interesting, just as are ladies' evening hats, and the shape change from one season to the next. Very young men wear crowns a little less curved or belled than the cut represents, if there is any perceptible difference in the shape. On the other hand, styles in such hats for older men have the bell crown much more emphatic and are a bit larger and heavier looking. The middle aged man wears a grosgrain silk band on his silk hat, while for the younger man is substituted a narrow band of cloth. Owing to the increased popularity of the soft black hat already described for evening wear there has been a decided decline in the use of the opera hat since early fall—Designer. Fashion's Echoes. The leg o' mutton is the latest revival in sleeve Very smart are the capes and capes sloven on the newest coats and dolmans The dart is in again—the old fashioned scam that runs in pairs moths, mice of the bodice front and fit like a glove. Very light shades are replacing the "sil white" gloves, light tan and mode being favorites. These are worn not only with gowns to match, but also with them in contrast. --- WE WANT 6,000 More Men, Women and Children to Read and Pay for AGENTS WRITE FOR TERMS HENNESSEY, OKLA. Prof. allll and Miss Lois Etta Morgan were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at Watonga, Okla, November 29th. Thanksgiving day. They were cordially welcomed home by the entire community, who wish them health, peace and happiness. The preparations for the Christmas exercises to be held at the Berene Baptist church. Christmas eve, are being successfully carried on under the supervision of Prof. Bailey, Prof. Hall and others. Last week we were honored by a visit from the editor of the Plandaleer. Mrs. Anna Murphy is ill at her home a few miles west of town. Mrs. Lodoma Nickelson entertained a club of young folks at her home, Wednesday evening, December 6th. A pleasant time is reported. The young folks spent the evening playing games, such as whist, flunch, pit and various other games. They all said "good night" at an early hour. Those present were: Jennie Moore, Lana Kimbro, Julia A. Washum, Laura Howe Boone, Hizie Marie Luckett, Ella M. Nuckelson, Susie A. Boone, Emma D Patterson, Emmy D Patterson Meers. Wm. Shacklord, Wm. Harris, Crosby Johnson, Isaac Nicholson, Benjamin Patterson, Daniel Boone, John Williams, Wm. Ascena, Chas. Owens. Mason was furnished by the Maclollin- Guitar Club. Mrs. Samuel Shackelford, who has been all for quite a while, is teeling over the return of his son William, who has been absent for over a year. Mr. and Mrs. Hayden are reponing over the return of their son James, who has been away for quite three years. Miss Joan Parks at II Rams, Okla. was the guest of Miss Suzy A Boone during the Thanksgiving holidays. LAWRENCE, KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cloud entertained Sunday evening with a four course dinner, complimentary to Rev. Rumors and family. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. Rumors, Mr. and Mrs. McBrown, Mr. and Mrs. L. Verdot, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bryant, Mrs. C. Johnson of Leavenworth, Mrs. Ware, Miss Betty Brown Miss Christy Rumors, Myster Rumors The W. W. A Club met at the regular meeting December 7, at the home of Mrs. J. A. Wallace, 100 Akinsst street, Attor business, an elaborate three course lunch was served by the Misses Elena Wallace and Lille Simms. The club then adjourned to meet with Mrs. S. S. Taylor, 501 Florida street, on December 21st. Mrs. D. H Anderson is president, and Mrs. F. M Simms, secretary. Miss Bertie Ellis, Miss James McWilliams, trained nurses, from Douglas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas, spent Sunday at their home in this city B Illus, one of Lawrence's best known society boys, is shaking hands with his old friends again. The Young Men's Debating Society entertained them July midsaturday evening at their rooms on Massachusetts street. Mrs. Mrs Jones Hopper was a pleasant visitor in the city the first of the week. Mrs. Gee. R King entertained a limited number of his friends at his home in West Lawrence last Friday evening. Mrs. Blanche Thomas of Kansas City, Kansas, is in the city, to be with her brother, who is quite all One of the grimmest events of the season will take place Monday evening, December 17th, at A M J church, when eight of the most talented young ladies and gentlemen will present the Laughish dance Dr Cure All The lot lowing is the cast of characters. Dr Cure All, who has a tremble for everything, Cornell Hloom Mirr, maid of He Mine Overstreet. Mrs Brown, who wants to be then—Brownke Bard. Mrs Jane Schimpkins, who desires to bleach her hair—Miss Janette Henson Mr M Jones, who wishes to raise a mustache—Mr Herbert School Mrs. Pattikins, a total mother—Mrs. Ophalaer Hepkins. Mrs. Pattikins, her husband daughter Cecilia Carter. Nora Baldington to be made full Margaret Davis. Mrs. Sawyers, who made plump sophia Morton. Mrs. Baldington, in order to be Loula-Malcolm. Mrs. Millie Henson into a laboratory club and friends, several of lower society members. The R. & H. Quintet in a composed on Miss - Mrs. Walsh in Waltham - Mrs. Woodshead and that Mr. Nutt, are to be commented on the beautiful music played at the Literary The Arden Club. ```markdown ``` Colors: Lincoln Green and Gold. Motto: "Find tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything." Smybolt: A Pictured Forest. Club Play: "As You Like It." The study of Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona," and "Hamlet." ROLL OF MEMBERS. Miss Minta G. Beck Mrs. Frances E. Buckner Mr. Charles F. Chinkscale Mrs. Charles F. Chinkscale Miss Lela Ford Miss Bessie Hawkins Miss Heater Hawkins Miss Lena Thompson Mrs. Bertle G. Wade Mrs. Dora H.Watkins Miss Georgina L. Watkins Mrs. Mary E. Young HONORABLE MEMBERS. Miss Lida Baker Dr. Walter W. Caldwell Mrs. Bessie W. Guy Mr. Milton W. Guy Mr. C. F. Clinkscale ..... President Mrs. D. H. Watkins ..... Secretary Miss Hester Hawkins ..... Treasurer Mrs. Watkins, hostess. The hostess' greeting: This is our "orest of Arden." Welcome, O. welcome to thee. This sweet friendship's garden. May bloom to eternity. "the lesson—Introduction to "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" Miss Beck, hostess. The lesson—Act I, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" Paper—"Homekeeping Youth Have Ever Homely Wits," Miss Hawkins. Thursday, October 23 Mrs. Buckner, hostess. The lesson—Act II, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" Paper—"Shakespeare's Pools," Miss Ford. Thursday, November 8 Mrs. Clinkscale, hostess. The lesson—Act III, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" Paper—"Proteus and Valentinus," Miss Bessie Hawkins. Thursday, November 22 Miss Ford, hostess. The lesson—Act IV, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" Paper—"Julia and Sylvia," Miss Watkins. Thursday, December 6 Miss Hawkins, hostess The lesson—Art V. "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" Critical comment—Miss Beck Piano Solo—"Hark, Hark, the Lark" (Schubert), Miss Watkins. Act I, Scenes 2 and 3 "Merchant of Venice."—Porth, Miss Ford; Nerissa, Miss Beaue Hawkins. Music—Selected. Act I, Scene 1, and Act III, Scene 7, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona."—Julia, Miss Bock: Luotta, Miss Watkins. Music—Selected Thursday, January 3 Miss Thompson, hostess. The lesson—Introduction to "Hamlet" Paper—"Hamlet's Country." Mrs. Buckner Thursday, January 17. Mrs. Wade, hostess. The lesson—Act I, Scene 1 and 2, "Hamlet." Paper—"The Ghost," Mr. Clinkscale Thursday, January 31 Mrs. Watkins, hostess. The lesson—Act I, Scene 2 and 4, "Hamlet." Paper—"Polonius Advice to Luertes," Miss Thompson Thursday, January 31 Mrs Watkins, hostess The lesson—Act I, Scene 2 and 4, "Hamlet." Paper—"Polonius Advice to Lucretus," Miss Thompson Thursday, February 14 Mrs Young, hostess The lesson—Act II, Scene 1, "Hamlet" Review of Act I—Mrs Watkins. Thursday, February 28 Mrs Beck, hostess The lesson—Act II, Scene 2, "Hamlet" Comment on Act II Mrs Wade Thursday, March 14 Mrs Bunkner, hostess The lesson—Act III, Scene 1 and 2, "Hamlet." Paper—"Hamlet" Miss Hawkins Thursday, March 28 Mrs. Clinkswale, hostess The season—Act III. Scene 3 and 4, "Hamlet." Paper—"Polonius," Mrs. Bessie Hawkins Thursday, April 11. Miss Lord, hostess The season—Act IV. Scene 1 and 4, Hamlet. Paper—"Ophidia," Miss Beck. Thursday, April 25 The Club, hostess MR. BARNARD'S BIRTHDAY PROGRAM. Music—Selected The Club Play—Mrs. Buckner The Club Motto—Mrs. Wade Music—Selected The Club Colors—Mrs. Clinkswale A favorite passage from some play, Mrs. Young A trip to the poet of Arden Mrs. Hawkins Thursday, May 9 Miss Hesine Hawkins, hostess The lesson—Art N. Stone and T. Hunker." Comment on Act W—Mrs Hunker Thursday, May 23 Miss Thompson hostess The lesson Act N. Hunker Critical comment Mrs Lord to Congress about We are invited at monthly production to the Industry which is application yet March. Monday evening at the to thank they should be Come and help make you being a maternal production for the Inray which convenes every day the race to civilization yet Mr. I. Monday evening at the VM I church Please come to think they should be Come and help make it interesting. Bushnishie Hosumi, professor of law in the University of Tokyo, in a paper on the new Japanese code read at the recent international congress of arts and sciences at St. Louis gave an interesting exposition of the manner in which the Japanese have sought to conform their legal system to western ideas. The method employed has been conservative, recognizing for the time being some of the most firmly implanted of the old customs rather than inviting by an attempt to revolutionise everything a reaction which might defeat the purpose of the new code. About the year 700 a legal code, based upon Chinese moral philosophy, with the cult of ancestor worship and the feudal system, was drawn up and promulgated. This code, with some minor changes, continued in force until the beginning of the nineteenth century. A system of such antiquity naturally had to be reckoned with by the drafters of the new code, though their task was somewhat simplified by the fact that the old laws had never been published. They had been made for the edification of the judges and other officials. The decree promulgating the new preliminary code after the restoration of the emperor in 1803 followed this tradition in addressing itself to the officials of the empire. When the second code was proclaimed, however, in 1878, the emperor's subjects, as well as his officials, were commanded to obey it, and it was declared that "henceforth every law upon its promulgation shall be posted in conspicuous places for the information of the people," making it evident to the Japanese that their government was to be from that time one of laws and not of men. The legal condition of women was one of the most complicated problems which confronted the revisionists. Both Buddhism and feudalism had Japanese women kept in a state of dependency. The Chinese doctrine of the three obediences was strictly enforced under the old law—in childhood a female was subject to her father, in youth to her husband, after her husband's death to her sons. A woman had no legal rights which her husband or sons were bound to respect. In dealing with this question the drafters of the new code made a clean sweep of tradition and established legal rights for women similar to those of the most advanced European nations. Unless otherwise stated in the marriage contract, the property of a woman at the time of her marriage now remains hers. She may also acquire property after marriage and hold it in her own name. There is no distinction between the legal rights of an unmarried woman and a male citizen. A woman now has the same rights as a man in the matter of divorce. In the maintenance of the "house," a survival of the old clan system, the new code has been less radical. The unit of state in Japan is still the family rather than the individual, but the powers of the head of the house now are practically limited to certain rights connected with ancestor worship and control over the marriage of subordinate members. Any member of the house may own property and on his death leave it to his heirs, where formerly it reverted to the head of the clan. It is believed that in time the "house" will be disintegrated and will join the rest of the mediæval customs of Japan in the limbo of the past. A French authority on European affairs, M. Yves Guyot, predicts in the North American Review that Russia will hereafter encounter hostility in attempting to float war loans. He says that the French investors are now awake to the fact that the Franco-Russian alliance is a one sided affair, so far as advantage goes, and that Russia has flooded that country with her bonds. Russia's weakness is so manifest, says M. Guyot, that the limit of faith in her future will soon be reached in France. Russia still has an immense gold reserve to fight on, and the end of the war is not likely to come soon because of her financial straits. Yet failure of credit in the house of friends is not a pleasant prospect for a nation situated as Russia is. Our neighbors on the north seem not at all given to the worship of imported greatness. Some time ago England sent over a titled major general to reorganize the Canadian militia, and the colonial premier plainly told his lordship that he was not wanted. In the late national election the Laurier administration, which snubbed this pretentious individual and caused his recall, gained votes as a result of the incident. Not alone St. Louis, but the whole country, may be congratulated over the success of the Louisiana Purchase position. The labors of the project and managers have been appreciated, and millions of people have added to their stock of knowledge in a way that can never be forgotten. The correspondents in the far east, having nothing better to do, seem to be amusing themselves by inventing new and more tantalizing ways of spelling the names of Manchurian villages. ```markdown ``` We carry one of the fine Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Modern, Convenient. Centrally Located We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kansas. The Albany Hotel BANFORD W. KING, Prop. Rates $5 to $7 'per week. Spaz sangements Home 'Phone No.10 EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO 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. The exclusive Negro town of th territory, offers excedtional oppore as to location and general resources to Negro farmers, orchardists, stock raisers and investors. 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