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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME IX WHITE BRUTE IS FINED! Taxed the Small Sum of $500 for Inhuman Assault on a Little 5-Year Old Girl. Frank Goodrich was fined $500, and costs for assaulting a little girl of 5 years at Oakland. We were surprised that the daily papers did not feature it in big headlines. Had it been a Negro it would have been, "Big, Burly Negro, etc." yet come on one side claim that it was a neighborhood affair and a fixed up scheme, while the little child testified positively that it was true. Our white brothers ought to get the morals of their own race straight before trying to correct the colored people. Seeks Company of Negroes! An old gentleman, sixty years of age, had two colored women and one boy arrested, charged with highway robbery, the past week. The evidence shows that he let these young girls, one about 18 and the other 20 years of age, induce him into a room; the old gentleman being tired and worn out, having farmed all summer, decided to go to bed. Of course, the lady was tired also. It seems that the old gentleman did not know that there was a bed under the bed, and girl No. 2 crawled out and proceeded to search the old gentleman's pockets and found $100 in $10 bills. A great scuffle took place and he says the girls took the money and gave it to a boy who hid it. All three have been arrested and are held, subject to the District court. We are sorry for the white race; it seems they can find nowhere to sleep but in houses with colored women. They do the same thing up No th as they do South. They should try these colored women and put them in the penitentiary, or send them out of the United States, where they will not interfere with these white men. Of course, this man could find no people of his own race to room with; being in love with the colored race he thought he would take his abiding place with them, with the consequence that it cost him $100, and now he wants to send them to the penitentiary for their kindness in letting him rest awhile. How ungrateful is the white man. Negro Students Call Gov. Hoch's Hand TO THE PLAINDEALER: The Governor, in his message to the Legislature, exposed himself to the malediction of most young colored men and women of this state by assigning how many were in colleges, asylums and the penitentiary. We think it would have been better for him to have thought a little more on this subject before launching out into such an erratic, desultory and purposeless cry against the younger Negro of the State of Kansas. Perhaps his statement would have carried more weight if he had told that come of the institutions that he named would not enroll Negro students. From his statement you can see that he is in full sympathy with the separate school law in this state. It is very evident to the officers and members of the club that he wishes to have an appropriation made for some Negro institution, and then forcefully advanced Negro students at it such in this institution. This would be a very similar TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY S. 1907 to that followed by Missouri and other Southern states. We, the members of the M'Etude club of the Kansas State Agricultural College., wish to respectfully submit the following notes concerning the Negro students in attendance here. Miss Adeline Poston of Emporia will receive the B. S. Degree this spring, from this college. H. M. Hunter, B.S. D., of Lincoln Inst't, is pursuing a course in Scientific Agriculture and will receive another degree in '08. E. Thaddeus Summytt, a graduate of the Wichita High school and lastly of Washburn college, is taking a special course in Adv. Chemistry and Physics. F. Delno Booker of Kansas City, Kansas, is tking the veterinary course leading to the degree of D. V. S. Dyson W. White, formerly of Hampton Inst., V2., is in the Mechanical Engineering department. Hope Hall, student at Tuskegee, '01, '02, '03, Electric Eng. Dept., will receive the degree of B. S. in the same branch. J. A. Whitfield, of Waubunsee, Kansas, is preparing for a higher course in law at the University of or Michigan. Emmitt Page, Homer James, Fred Grover and H. Robinson are enrolled for the short course in Agriculture. Richard R. Glead, of Lawrence, Kan., is taking Veterinary Science. Wesley McCoy, of Tuskegee, '05, is also in the Veterinary department. Frank R. Bynum, of Wichita, also of Tuskegee, '2, '3, is finishing up his course in Electrical Eng. Homer B. Roberts, Wellington, Kansas, also student at Tuskegee, '01, '2, '3, is taking a special course in Elect. Eng., for technical points. L'Etude Club is composed of the progressive students of the Kansas State Agricultural College and has been organized for the purpose of benefiting each other and outsiders. HOMER B. ROBERTS, Pres. FRANK H. BYNUM, Sec. INDEPENDENCE, KAS. Rev. Kidd, pastor of the A. M. E. church, returned home Sunday night with his wife and baby. He is quite a proud father. Richard Payne and wife were made happy with a bouncing big boy last Friday night. James Holt, receiving a hasty message from his brother, left on Thursday morning, Jan. 31. Rev. Rae, former pastor of M. E. church, is visiting his children in this city. Isaiah Everett, who was cut and in the hospital, was happily converted at his home last Wednesday morning. Mrs. Rector and family moved from Coffeyville to this city on last Sunday. Mrs. Millie Knox, the mother of Jordan Knox, came up from Coffeyville last Saturday morning, making her home with her son, on Maple street. John Jones, a resident of this city, has moved his family to Clarkville, I. T. Mrs William Harvell, of this city, while visiting her mother, in Chetopa, lost her oldest child, William, which brought success to all the family and his playmates. The protracted meeting proceeding in this city is proving a success a few would have been happily converted, and many are mourning Rev I. T. Newly preached in the city Thursday. Is the Treatment Accorded Him at the Hand of the White Man Such as Would Make Him Feel Lfke Taking up Arms for America? We would like for some one to answer this question for us: "What will be the duty of the American Negro should war intervene between the United States and some foreign nation?" While the Negro is considered an American citizen, to all intents and purposes, he is not. What is the American white man doing to educate the Negro along military lines so that he will be able to assist in conquering a foreign foe? In every state in this Union there is an organized state militia for the purpose of protecting the rights of states and also to aid in putting down rebellions in case of war between this nation and foreign countries. The president of the United States can call on the state militia to assist in the fight, but there are no Negro militia-men in the several states save in Illinois. A law has been enacted whereby no Negro can become an officer. Officers are chosen from the state militia, and as there are no colored men in the militia, the officers will necessarily be white. We would advise our white American brother to see to it that a little more encouragement is given the Negro in military training. There should be colored militiamen in every state where there are colored people, and in states like Mississippi and Louisiana, South Carolina and Georgia, there should be from two to five companies. It is high time that the American white man is aroused to a sense of his duty. Instead of trying to degrade the Ne It is not often that a body of men representing widely divergent opinions and hailing from different sections of a large commonwealth assemble together in perfect harmony of thought and action. Such a circumstance is only possible when there exists some controlling force—some common purpose, which will serve is in its own around which all elements can involve in perfect union. Not is at possible for any ordinary personality or sectional interest to affect a humonious blending of elements representing an entire race or nation. When the possessor and the optimist, the radical and the conservative are all drawn together on common ground, we may safely assume that the magnificent possessor no little power of attraction. The assemblage of Negroes which not at 011 fellows' Hall, Wednesday, Jan. 30th, was representative of the last element of the race from all sections, gathered together for the purpose of showing their appreciation and admiration for Hon W. W. Vernon, Registrar on the Treasury. The long put hold in his honor will certainly press into history as one of all not the most memorable of the kind ever held in the city of Washington, not only to the colored people of the district but to those throughout the nation. There is no little doubt that the attitude of the people must make more of the experience on his own life than people in other cities. gro and abuse him and cheat him out of his hard earnings and his right to enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and dogging his hoels at every step he makes, he should assist and encourage him in every way to better his condition as a citizen. The American white man cannot expect much sympathy from the Negro race if war should intervene at this time, from the fact that Negroes are not allowed a state militia. They are not encouraged, therefore will have to remain neutral and let the white man do the fighting. The lamented Abraham Lincoln gave wholesome advice to the white soldier when he said that the Negro was willing to fight for the preservation of the Union as well as for his own freedom and the protection of the Northern white man, and that as longe as the Negro was kept in slavery, building up a bulwarks for the Southern whites, the Northern army fought at a disadvantage, but as soon as the Negro was given freedom with a gun in his hand, the change in favor of the Northern army was noticed The American white man need not think it at because of his tense nativity and his standing away of state militia that he will forever be able to stand against contending foes without annihilation and the loss of millions of dollars. The time is coming when the United States will have to go to war with other nations, there is no doubt of it, as the American white man is now at fever heat and continually wanting to fight. He is carrying a chip on his shoulder, waiting for some foreign foe to knock it off, and in order to be ready to back up that little chip, he had better give the Negro his rights so as to win his sympathy. ple of this section of the country. When it is considered that he is now only thirty-five years of age, it is not surprising that older heals doubted his ability to "make good" in his new role. And why not? It was the first instance of the elevation of a youthful member of his race to the highest and best Federal office given to a Negro. All doubts now, as to the wisdom of the President's selection, have been dispelled, for Mr. Vernon has made good both officially and personally. A man of dignity and magnetic personality, his dominant attitude toward his followers is refreshing to the Washington social and political atmosphere he possesses great perseverance and an independent spirit of thought and action. He is a man possessing a high degree of ability and an abundance of good common sense. Viewing the man from all angles, he bears the marks of a man of destiny. The demonstrated capacity of Mr. Vernon to should be the political responsiblity which confront him, should be a source of great pleasure to those throughout the country who supported him, and all the rice should respond to the sentiment expressed by these representatives of the rice who delight in doing honor to the man who grows in favor daily as man know him better The only ship in which we can safely and has well been described in one of the spaches of the evening, "The ship of Race Unity." The lamps were called to order by Dr. D. W. Lampton, from civil secretary of the A.M.L. church, who is chairman of the Executive Committee with the guest and visitors. The good used by Dr. Lampton is his turn in that it was made from the timber from the tree on the base in Christmastime and John P. P. made a tangent boll on the latter tree. ration and enthusiasm in making this testimonial a success, Dr. Lampton introduced W. L. Houston, Grand Master United Order of Old Fellows, who was toastmaster, who then took charge of the program. Prior to this Dr. Lampton made his address, which was the opening of the forename battle that will long be remembered by those present. Among many very interesting statements, the Doctor assured all that "they were honoring themselves in honoring such a distinguished citizen and friend as Registrar Vernor. As long as my right hand retains its cunning, and my tongue gives utterance to speech, the noble impulses of our nature's gratitude will ever be the keystone of my affections for you." The first response to a toast came from that brilliant young Ohlan, Dr. W. L. Board, who has few peers as an orator. His subject was very vague—just a single word, "Wanted." This gave Dr. Board very wide range, for there are no ends of wants. His effort was an intellectual and oratorical treat. Among other things, the speaker pointed out "that there was not a single essential element of civilization of which we are a port that should be foreign to us, or that we can afford to neglect in our progress. Lacking the elements which savor of injustice or vice, the Negro should assimilate every increment of advancement, cultural as well as utilitarian." Capt. John L. Waller of New York, ex-consul to Madagascar, and a captain in the 23d Kansas regiment, came ever for the special purpose of participating in the banquet. He dwelt upon the sentiment—"citizen and Soldier," Capt. Waller's experience in public life and in the Spanish-American war has especially fitted him for this subject. He paid a splendid tribute to the Negro as a soldier, and gave some timely and interesting suggestions as to the value of good citizenship. "Colonial Expansion," was aptly assigned to the Hon. Richard F. Greener of New York, ex Consul to Vladivostok, Russia. For more than eight years Mr. Greener was in the close personal and official touch with the whole Eastern situation, and he very interestingly brought out what he considered would be the ultimate effect upon the status of the colony people in this country. The response by Hon. E. M. Hewlett to the toast, "Our Political duty," received very great attention by those present. Judge Hewlett very obliquely and almost pointed out some of our main duties. One had but to listen to the Judge a moment to realize that his utterances were the utterances of a manly man. Prot. L. H. Moore, Dean of the Teachers' College at Howard University, in a very instructive and scholarly manner discussed "Educational Ideals." He pointed out the height which should be attained in order to realize our ideals in the educational fields. Only high ideals inspire noble efforts; only lofty purposes bring out the best in man; only culture and mental fiber can be transmitted to future generations. "Out of the past each civilization has left us only its best and highest accomplishments." Judge Robert H Terrell, in an able judicial way in his response to the toast, "Rise Unity," made it quite clear that in the words of Longfellow— At your request I will provide a brief overview of the eight to ten Essentials on Progression, was responded to by A M Curth, Mr Curtis handled his subject neatly and with due regard to the necessities of this age. "The Church Its Responsibilities was discussed with Brooke Boulden, Graham and deep philosophy by Rev Walter H Brooks, who showed a heart attuned to every moral impulse and one quickened to every human need of his people. A mind of virtual experience or rugged discipline and of long years spent in the service of the military, was called upon to point the way to discipline the Negro youth, this Major Right N. Morton gave in his characteristic fashion. The next on the program was Hon John C. Duncy, Recorder of Docks for the District of Columbia, who responded to the beat, "Our Guest" Mr. Duncy is an mentor of well known ability, and he introduced the guest of the evening with firmly appropriate words. When Hon. W. W. Vernon rose to be and the audience stood on notice and chanted for several minutes. His open ing remarks showed that he was deeply touched by this testimonial given in his behalf by the citizens of Washington and the citizens of the state upon him known to be a person of his own of the nation. Mr. Vernon was then of our length. Mr. Vernon NUMBER 0. WARNING TO THE NEW STATE! Black Laws Will Not Be Tolerated—Rebels Who Want it Might as Well go Home. Timely advice and warning to the Southern wing of democracy in the new state of Oklahoma now in session at Guthrie:—As you have been in session 60 days and have not accomplished anything for the good of the people for whom you were sent there to legislate, you had better return to your homes, in Texas, Mississippi or Arkansas, where you justly belong. The Oklahoma and Indian Territory was set apart for the Indians, the Negroes and that class of people who were looking for homes where they would be free from such devils as you who are trying to make bad laws to create animosity and strife for them the balance of their natural days. The Indian Territory was set aside by treaty. The Indians held slaves and under treaty the land was divided out among the Indians and the freedmen. For years and years they roamed at will and enjoyed the free and unlimited acres of soil unmolested by the white man. The United States government was all they had to contend with and it was from a fair and impartial standpoint. You came into the territory by your own solicitation and uninvited by the natives; since then you have intermarried with the Indians and are now trying to rob them as well as the freedmen of their land, and those whom you cannot rob you are legislating in a way that will cause them to lose what rightfully belongs to them. It seems that all Southern Democrats know is to enact laws to humiliate and injure the progress of the Negro. No highly cultured, Northern Democrat who respects the rights of all mankind shares in the outrageous, obnoxious and damnable laws which you are trying perpetrate upon the people of the new state. You have proven your unworthiness to represent the people by being unable up to this time to frame a constitution which will be beneficial to all of its citizens. You have applied to the president for his assistance. We think it would be wise should the president ignore your wishes, send you back to your homes, and select some intelligent men, both white and colored, to go to Guthrie and frame a constitution under which everybody can live. The Democrat can make whiskey, fire games, corrupt and demoralize communities and rob Negroes, but they cannot put into execution that which will make all men free and equal under the law and feel at home at the same time. This is a note of warning: These Negroes who went from the western and southern states when the territory was first opened, and who have almost suffered death to hold their land will not stand any obnoxious laws, nor will the freedmen who have settled in the territory with the Indians submit to such laws. If it takes shotguns and matches to settle it, they are going to be clothed in then God given rights. So you Demonstrated better name a law under which everybody can live and where peace and happiness will have reared away. ST. JOE. MO. The "Invincibles" met last Friday evening with Charles Smith The costume party at Masonic Hall, last Thursday evening, was enjoyed very much by those who attended The minstrel show given at the Commercial Hall, last Wednesday night, was greatly attended The Clay Reading club met last week with Mrs Ernest Evans, and will meet next week with Mrs Husper. A party of young people very lusantly surprised Miss Olivia Dayton Tuesday evening. Gain and dancing were the amusements. Those present were Miss Vicki Herndon, B Robinson, L Carpenter, Cleona Holland, N. Hamilton, Louise Bell; Mersa Sim Wheatly, John Clay, Noel Peterson, Leonard Perry, Oscar Birch and Roy Mont on and wife. Miss Geneva Robinson of Kansas City, Mo. was present at the costume party. The Invincibles very pleasantly surprised their former president, Miss Beatrice Hughes last Saturday on her birthday. Everybody enjoyed themselves very much, although Miss B. refuses to tell how many birthdays she has had. Mrs. Newton Hicklin spent a few days in Kansas City last week visiting relatives and friends. The Holt boys, from Wathena, spent Saturday in S. Joseph. Mrs. Milton Webster is visiting her parents in Troy, Kas. Mrs. Essex Allen has returned from Kansas City, where her sister, Mrs. Jones, to very ill. Mrs Will Whitsey was called to the bedside of her brother, George Montgomery, in Davenport, Ia. He has been very ill with pneumonia, but is better now. Among those who attended the matinee Wednesday, to see... In the Shadow of the Cross" were, Missy Blanch Robinson, Beatrice Hughes L. Carpenter, D. Fields and Mrs. J. Austin, Chas. Smith, W. Morley R. Guilford and Mrs. H. Hughes Mr. McGee visited his be t girl last Sunday, in Atchison. The Yale club will give a balt on Feb. 19th, at Masone hall. The pupils of the B. H. S. are organizing a Glee club. JEFFERSON, MO. Prof. J. Silone Yates is still coni dined to her room. The waiters in the hotels of Jefferson Cay have employed Prof. J. Moten to represent them before the committee of the Missouri Senate, to protest against the antitipping bill. Mrs. Sallie Dupee is quite indisposed this week as result of the many changes of the weather Rev. B. F. Raleigh, of Oklahoma, is in the city to resist Rev. Custon, parton of the Second Baptist church in his revival, which is noted on last Monday night. Lincoln Institute has the privilege at every legislative session of tendering a musical and literary program before that body. President Allen has been informed that the night of the 11th inst. will be set aside for that purpose. Beside the orations and all of the other usual features, there will be no song rendered which has been composed by Mr. Pollack (white), who is a clerk in the Senate, "Murrah for Missouri", and is dedicated to the Lincoln Institute our. Mrs. Murray, wife of Prot Minax, of the Institute, has also composed a song entitled "Lane in Institute." DOVER, OKLA. Roy, Alston was called to Argentine, Kis, to attend the funeral of an old friend and colleague. He has not yet returned. Mr. Thomas and wife are the happy parents of a fine boy. Hon. G. I. Currin was returned from his trip through the L.T. A. J. Jackson made a flying trip to Caldwell last week, on business. Misses Janie Currin, Ola Hill and Luvenia Brown and Mrs. Elnora R. Currin went to King fisher last week on business. Miss Jessie Perry, who is attending High school in Hennessey, was out to visit her parents, Friday and Saturday. C W. Stevenson and daughters, Grace and Viola, were who gushed Saturday Miss Ora Hill died with Miss J. Curdie and Family, P Hay eve. It is reported that Mrs Bolden is to be buried in the near future. Miss Florence Scarbtough was in Kingston Saturday. Chat ic and Ollie Burns cartled 2 bays of the town to town. Remember the Vale time. Said the 14th, at Green Grove school room. All are invited. N ORDI R has gone forth from the chard of polc in an enterprising Western town to shoot street firecrackers and mashers who annoy women on the street and attempt to clude officers. This, having no relation to the monkey house, may be taken seriously. To enforce it by a fine challenge to the marksmanship of his men is the admit pledge of anarchy in the part of the chief. Two bullets from his own revolver failed to hit a living culprit, but he hopes his man "will be latter marked." Perhaps they will, but as a rule the mark is not one that other than the "massacre" victim commonly estimates at its full worth. The chief recognizes this when he says, "These men are incipient home, burglars, a mence to the whole community, but our laws do not permit judges to impose punishment sufficient to stop their offenses, hence a bullet in one or two of the busters will help the rest to understand the seriousness of their crimes. The logi of such a position is a wide one, a significant one, too, in the agitation towing "the unwritten law," which recent events in various quarters has created. It moves a natural wonder us to how much more private shooting, lynching and other demoralizing efforts at justice and awakening of bouts to the nature of their offenses will have to go on before the unwritten law becomes the written one, and laws offer some real and not century off medication of the rights of human beings, male or female and some reasonable protection against the lustest crimes that can afflict society. When Virginia plunged a dagger to the heart of the for and beloved Virginia to save her from just such human friends as exist today, even pigeon home was stirred with indignation against the tyrant thouars. But when now the sense of justice in human breasts recognizes the demand for vengeance against those who with more than a tyrant's arts option and betray their victims, and fling innocent and guilty alike into the pit, their vice has opened, not are actually found to call it "a malicious sentiment" but nuttally, however, they are now growing to wait. Vindication Deducted Women. The great soul of the world is just, and begins to discover that any law of self-defence against a person who would destroy the body must hold doubly good against the wily villain who countily and insidiously strikes at the public honour of the soul. It is the fashion of tooby to demand one code of law and judgment for men and women alike and in the man, it is well. But Alexander Dumis is now where to draw the line when he said, "Woman can never fall so low as man because love has always and sometimes to do with her fall." What trouble, something that is all the masters or literature have been trying to tell us in all ages. Nor less it is still Margaret who languishes in full, for the sins of lust more than her own and, save with the "Lombard girls" who Rosett tells us, "wear diggers in their belts" and never spares a behavior, the vindication of such wrongs other by the written or unwritten law, still doubted to women. Hence they go on even though cases like pum "Billy Brown's" draw tears from the eyes of grave lawyers and judges, and move the court itself to recognize that in her son the victim was "pun" and her destroyer "a rat" by comparison in the same of being set of the "rat" but not suck but trusting at him in the death waters when vindication was all the courts have allowed her to the greater wrong of her by the death who took advantage of the strength and unquestioning confidence of a sinner love. What, now over, are they moved to do for the unmarried our lives this winter on a small world in the case of a litter who returns to give them the protection of our mine or our bus stop to a district mother, caught in the tool of such a digging and wring, closing the celluloid paperation of it about the kind uncommonly pleasing with him to install his plaques and save for them, what to move our long that would never be called a sentiment in the minds of our people, is not some legal provision for most such a case and holding a recent order to some one of discovery and duty to keep box off spring whiteness be one of his own unwritten instructions. the tragedy that calls the attention of a nation to the need of better legislation where better man are still lacking in any corner of the land may, after all be in the interest of the eternal mills of the gods that grind slowly but eventually tire. It may be all very well to the intangible and sacred "woman" and of the soful wrong of omnipotence there can be no question. the noblest and the purest, like in truth, condemn it but are moral only to touch and to what kind of arts and capacities of the putt black white and clothes in the hearts of the troops to curb the vultures probably mount outside them in ever better, though many have tribed at it once among in the same could imply to do them demand that their amount of children should not be drawn and deserted and those diseased and unharmed upon a cruel world. And if he has no way of holding with a miracle who could not first this work really would the rest establishment of mankind have the best treatment and outraged mother do in the case it she might the demonic father hanging over her helpless babies with an asses in wife she would be allowed to save them at the price of his life. When she finds him holding the Damocles blade of man over their guiltless souls, whatever her own responsibility, should she placidly leave him to the deadly work? No doubt the "Awakening of a Helena Rieue" will eventually point the true line of escape from all this wretched business but while women as high manned and told as she can become on tended in it, some for dealing with the igoble lions, who deceive and fail them, a would be devised in some quarter. The gallant count of police who propose to stab the business with the street murderous, significantly, these men are guilty more than any person who have no doubt means of defending the matter. The connois of defense is first to lost against this whole line of offenses, the best in human history, so well laid quote or totally looking. The proprietors of them take upon the pride and sensitiveness of their victims to keep them under cover down to the last stages of their distantly work, and the 'Jambalal gals with diggers in their belts' are really the proper ones to deal with them. Unfusious that 'our laws do not permit judges to impose a punishment sufficient to stop the Witch's stab at character and how it means more in the eyes of the law than a stab at human flesh, probably to matter will tight itself, and the long whistle sound against or smashing she can bring this truth to right will be fit all subsequent ages, though dying on prison cell, or on ignominious scars. 'Crimes sometimes shock, not in views almost always to little.' says August Hare. Murder is a great crime, and a recognition of the certain of human life the safeguard of our society. Yet the time may come when, in the thickness of the view that in many cases lead up to it, murder will be seen to show almost white in comparison. Death is by no means the worst thing that can come to the human being, and the man who brings a specter of the homer into a woman's life is worse than the man who cuts her throat and in tintely cruder. If murder could ever be justified (which is not saying that it could), it would be for such soul slayers and even then the lines would be sound. Though a great hard has said that "in the course of justice none of us should be satiated" yet it is certain that our chances are better there than in the course of injustice. I obviously substantiated it in human history. Here, as elsewhere, it may be true that "the heart is further than the head," and that with all the scouting at settlement our greatest aim was right when he said "every action is measured by the depths of an infirm moon which it proceeds." Assumably no fan estimate can be made of an action without including the inner depths of feeling and motive from which it springs. With Justice Brown and other lights of law and philosophy, Emerson also maintains that "the motive to the abuses of formal government is in the influence of private character, the growth of the individual" that for some thunderer, Carlyle also sends the individual, "black in the face" and "more strained with delatt into legislation," to act out in his own behalf, "let me have allow room, threat to you, and I will not fail, "same of what he in me, until someone towards the conduct of the planet, instead of hanging me, you must and you must help me." But, after all it is to Plant in Wilson who hosts us in the noon to find and to abate hours you can wait. "Ion have sometimes, a time or more truly, put the law." Irene Clark afforded POULTRY NOTES A good egg will not float in water. Stale eggs have thick smooth surfaces. If the boiled egg adhere to the small it is a fashion one. Small thick or those of moderate size are most profitable. Overcooking is more of an injury to towls than undercooking. Iron is not a good picking for eggs. Eggs picked thru iron soon smell and taste unpleasant. Keep the drinking vessels free from salty drinking places we discuss here. A lot of good blood ceases lying during the laying season only when cut out of condition. A points out spring come from well in moist parents. Remember that in crossing your breeding stock next spring keep the hens busy even in well that by feeding them grain among litter and letting them scratch it out. Walk in my term is both most and hard for laying towels, and star shred drinks for laying mans supply it in the routine to them. Soil and thin shell dogs are caused by a lack of food in the tool to take the hens to plains or grit, causes soil or gravel and wet them. Littering fowls for market is quite an industry these days. It is a thing that is easy of accomplishment if the fowls can be properly tamed. Too much soft food is bad for a fowl it tends to produce indigestion. The guard was made to grand food and when robbed of its work the fowl does not do so well or unfeel coming to be almost the exclusive food. Ighorn oil kens at small eaters and good forgers they are bright and in intelligent feeds, with happy disposition singing and cackling a greater part of the time. The hens are good layers. The are large and usually good title. Healthy men. If you would like to give them opener. Scratching shed is almost a nec winter keep it will sup it latter changed frequently to Many farmers are raising pure breed cultures at a profit either buy pure bred with stock and breed graded for market purposes or high grade fowl as many or not quite a pair to a pure breed breeding counts in poultry as well as in The Albany Hotel NANTOND WING, Prop. Rates $5 to $7 per week. Space arrangements ICI S. 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Dr. Williams Supreme Representative, Lawrence. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGN3 COPYRIGHTS &C Anyone selling a patent outdoors will be quickly as traitors or investigators will be threatened. Hire a HANOLOOK and free all new and used patents taken the United States and sold with no charge in the HUMGR HE STRUCK IT. Tommy's Thoughts Were Likewhere, but He Could Guess. "There is a sentinel" Johnny in all most every school," said Mildhail living of Lewiston as he loved the countrie of Lewiston as he came in street and out a luxious putphin ple. "There was one in our school where it was a boy. He was Tummin I am for 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 thistle and where the high top sweetlings fell first; but, bless you, he couldn't tell for 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 thoughts on his book. On his way to 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 till afight, and his ankle lost the turtle should get away blinded 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. "Well," said Tommy as the light of inspiration broke over him—well, I specks it must have been his last." A Lesson From Kline. 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 hands, 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 fc Christian Register. Ever Use 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 sir. It's very simple. I see she has invited only old ladies and homely ones"—Chicago Reed Herald. What They Did. "What do you do when you outgrow your clothes?" Representative John Sharp Williams asked two of Representative Chemp Clark's children, to whom he was trying to explain why crumbs and lichens shed their shells and smokes off skins. "Let out the in," answered one of the youthful Clarks—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 sign. "He's still employed by that big wholesale 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. I nael5sh. Father—Here! Take that drum out of hare! Wille—But, pop, I wanted you to enjoy it with me.—New York Ameri- can. The Strange Part. The Strange Part. "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 chide their husbands for working overtime, but they never spoon the money which is earned that way.—New York Press 'Governments, as individuals, must not forget the purpose for which Providence has created them. Let it not be said of us that in our efforts to secure the things of earth, we neglected soul virtues, chief among which are brotherhood, and due consideration of the rights of man. We are commended to 'love not the world, neither the things that are in the world . . . for the world passeth away and the lusts thereof.' 'In this materialistic age it will be sad for us, if the things of the soul, which have to do with human rights, liberty and enlightened conscience, lofty endeavors, and inspired purposes are all forgotten, and the sordid things—the lusts of earth, the quest for power shall induce us from the lutherto splendid aim of this mighty nation. "The best man of both races must understand each other better. In a Republic there can be no loath and vassal, no master and slave, no anger and serf, but the regency of conscience in the final analysis must preserve our cherished institutions. I am no possistist. I have an abiding faith in the triumph or right and the all conquering strength of justice. The stern virtues have no lasting existence but are of the conscious ages. "When the trials, the dishentenups and the ununderstandings which now ould shall know the objection which is always the part of wrong, equal justice and exact justice will be recorded to all man." The Auditorium of Old Lilows Hall was tastefully decorated—the tables set in the form of the letter "V" and decorated with sunflowers and corn, emblematic of the state of Kansas. The scene itself, before the intellectual feature began, was indeed delightful to Lehold, and such as has not been seen often in Washington. An appropriate musical program was rendered by the Lyric Orchestra of Howard University while the menu was being served. As an evidence of the high esteem eastem in which Mr. Vernor is held here and elsewhere, several of the banquets came from points outside of Washington for the express purpose of attending this function in his honor. A number of letters of regret were received by Chairman Lampton from all sections of the country, among which are from Bishop L. I Coppa, Philadelphia; Dr. L. H. N. Waning, Baltimore; Alex. A. Rowe, tolh, knn; Attorney Alfred C. Cown, New York; Dr. W. S. Montgomery, District of Columbia; Mr. John C. Keclin, Gen Henry Forest, and Ex- congressman Goo, H. White, D. C. If a poultry house one has when it comes to the question of poultry does not matter so much the kind profits as many suppose. There are CLEAN THE POULTRY HOUSE. than any other thing of man's handiwork. It is said there are no two things in nature exactly alike, and so with poultry houses—no two are alike. But the kind of poultry house is immaterial. Every man may build to suit his purpose and his fancy and yet get good results if proper attention is paid to other details. We are not arguing against the building of warm, commodious houses, but we do say that the lack of a poultry house built in accordance with the latest ideas of advanced poultry house construction is not fatal to success with poultry. We have seen a fair degree of profit made from houses that had only the vriest excuse of a poultry house for shelter. With the same man (or woman) and better equipment, it is likely that greater profits would have been obtained. Too much "coiling" is as fatal to the best results with poultry as too little. The hen house should be given due consideration. Whether it is a thousand dollar building or a hay shed, it must be cared for in such a manner as to keep it clean. Cleanliness is of more importance than most persons think. Some IN HONOR OF VERNON Continued from Page 1. am sure that I can not fittingly express my apporation of this testimonial of esteem and regard which you have given me. "The eloquent words of congratulation and compliment which the speakers of the evening have seen fit to utter regarding me appeal to me in a way which no words of mine can fully describe. Words are but feeble things—they mean so little when the heart holds so much, and I assure you, that could the promptings of my humble soul be laid bare in this splendid presence, how minutely small by such comparison would seem my attempt to express these promptings. I came to you a stranger, to assume the duties of the office to which I had been appointed, realizing that such an appointment was more than a personal elevation. It carried with it representation for the race, and hence great responsibilities calling for the best effort of any man. I assure you that my efforts have been to measure up to these responsibilities in a way which would please, not only superiors, but all the people of this great country without regard to color. If my conduct has been such as to find favor and approval, then I feel more than repair, and I these words of yours tonight, and this testimonial, will have to encourage me to greater efforts to perform my duties faithfully in the future as I have attempted to do in the past. "This is a most generous act, and I may say now that I have the kindest feelings for all of the elements that I have met since coming here, and which have all treated me with uniform courtey and kindness. To sum it up, I want to be everybody's Registrar of everybody's Treasury. "My earliest recollections of life is of a log cabin and a dirt floor, but way down there I had some ambitions to occupy a place in life which would be worth while—not may I say with a selfish purpose, but I believe he who would help others must first raise himself. His elevation will bring with it some influence fitted to assist those of his fellows with whom he comes in contact. "I speak the truth when I say that no man does his full duty, no matter how elevated, who does not consider his duty to others quite as much as to him self. "I realize here tonight we have in you, that of brain and character, fitted to all any place to which fortune may elevate you—to perform any duty which title may assign. In the midst of a personnel such as this I hesitate to enter into any discussion which tends to moralizing. I cannot say that which has been unnatural, nor think that which has been unthought by some or all of you, and yet those seemingly impartial attitudes with regard to duty to the race and fellow men, I trust, will not be considered gratuitous. "Such an occasion as this is splendid for getting together on common ground for the best interest of those whom we represent. "While public office is a public trust, and all so situated should realize it, the Negro in office should realize that there is much for him to do which the most generous statement can not comprehend. Aside from a faithful performance of the duties assigned him, he should maintain an especial interest in his people. "I do no set of men does leadership bring greater responsibilities than to the Negro leader. The masses trust him implicitly, and for these we should think and labor. "It will be a splendid day for the race when the leaders shall lose sight of minor differences and agree upon broader lines which make for the common good. To say that we should all think alike on public policies is to argue against nature or to imply a blind futility which abject subservience to one would mean; but that, on the essentials we would agree, no one will deny. In standing for each other we stand for the race. No jealousies nor envies should cause us to withhold from each other that which my one deserves. At the same time honest criticism of one's public acts should not be mistaken for cruelty, for until time is not men of hold and saint mentality in their real for the accomplishment of those things which they think best, will at times seemingly propagate divergent views with the same intent for good and progress. "one of the most serious causes for alarm is I see it, is the intemperate criticism which at times we heap upon each other, and the holding up to the grate of the world of the weakness which some of our greatest men, as well as the misguided possess. This is no argument not apology for wrong doing, but is inspired by the feeling that it is always better to see good than ill in one's fellow men. This principle, making for the betterment of all mankind, means much especially to a people whose antecedents would invite if not force some imperfections. "Unity of purpose and of thought rather than a contrariwise movement on the part of those who see the light, will make for a sure and lasting better day. "That a race should have opposition as well as an individual indicates progress, but shall we cease our efforts for progrates because of opposition? Not so—to correct that which is of wrong within the race—to emphasize the right and the better things which the Negro has done is a duty which we must not neglect. "I believe that a large proportion of the Negro leaders are striving heartily for that which they conceive to be best, and hence I do not purposely take issue with men per se, but state my views as I see the situation. "I believe that the wisest statesmanship will finally conclude that injustice to any of our citizens is indeed harmful to the government, for the reason that patriotism arising from intelligent appreciation of the real greatness of the Republic is the real safeguard of the country. Such patriotism is best fostered by the protection and splendid opportunities which only exact justice can afford. "The doctrine of self government was a new pronouncement in the annals of the world. It was a protest against the injustice of centuries—against caste distinction and disregard of law. The remarkable mission upon which America started at the outset of our national career has been the manspring of the most phenomenal success of the greatest Republic in the world's history. The high and lotty purpose of carrying out this mission attained the fathers. more different types of poultry houses than of barns. In one respect poultry houses come nearer limiting nature people think if their poultry house is "cleaned out" once or twice a year they have done their full duty. The fowls don't seem to mind standing or scratching in their own excitement, so why should the poultry house be cleaned out oftener? The result is that such people fail with poultry, as they should. Mites and lice thrive in proportion as the case of the poultry house is neglected. If you want to see a place that is literally alive with vexin go into an old poultry house that is seldom or never cleaned. Mites and lice are the bane of the poultry man. Keep the poultry and poultry house free from them and the probabilities are that your fowls will be free from other ailments. We are told that the healthy human body is not subject to disease, it is only when some patt is weakened that the genus of disease are able to thrive. We believe that there is much truth in the statements and we believe that it applies equally well to poultry as to man. Mites and lice are living parasites. They exist by sucking the blood of their victims. The fowl, weakened by the loss of blood drawn by the mites are readily susceptible to any disease that happens along. By keeping the poultry houses clean and free from mites and bee your fowl will be more healthy and hardy. Clean the poultry house once a week or once every two weeks at least. Clean it thoroughly. Use plenty of lime and sulphur, plenty of whitewash and insect powder. What if you have to spend a dollar or so? You will get it back many fold. Change the litter in the scratching shed frequently or it will become foul and the breeding place of filth and vermin. Light and ventilation are requisite to poultry houses but are not more so than thorough cleanliness. Poultry Manure. Great care should be exercised lost the droppings of the farm poultry he allowed to go to waste. Besides being one of the richest manures produced on the farm, it wastes very rapidly. Horse manure is generally recognized as one of the most valuable of the farm manures, yet compared to it poultry manure is three times as rich in nitrogen, six times as rich in phosphoric acid, and one and one half times as rich in potash. The importance of saving all of the poultry droppings must be easily apparent. More care must be exercised to save these droppings without loss than most other manures. Owing to its comparative dryness it ferments rapidly and much of the nitrogen is volatilized and escapes unless some preservative is added to it to prevent it. One of the best plans is to spread it direct about as rapidly as it is made and stir it at once into the soil. Or it may be mixed with the absorbents and manures obtained from the other farm animals, which will prevent its too rapid fermentation. Owing to its extreme richness, care must be taken not to spread it too thickly on cultivated ground less it cause the crop to "burn out." For a top dressing for garden truck light applications of poultry dressing thoroughly mixed with fine loam and a small quantity of finely ground land plaster is unqualified. Eating a "Hell-Bender" A live "hell bender" considered the highest amphibian that inhabits the Pennsylvania streams, and always regarded as poisonous, if eaten, was received at the state economic zoological department recently, and two of the bug snail snake students got into an argument as to whether the water dog or fresh water alligator was edible. It ended in the "hell bender" roaming the peace de resistance at their Thanksgiving day dinner, and after the "bird" had been eaten all pronounced it delicious. This is the first recorded instance of the repulsive thing being eaten. A Relationship Tangle In the marriage of Jane Girton and Miss Sarah Francis at Vardley, Pa, the already taught relations of the Gilton and Francis families become more complicated. The father of the bride, George Francis, some time ago married a sister of the bridegroom, and a brother of the bride is the husband of a sister of the recent bridegroom. This makes George Francis father in law to his own daughter, and the daughter a sister in law to her father, and places her in a like position to her brother. Young Girton is brother in law to his father. She'll Warm His Cold Feet. A correspondent at Wilkesbury, Pa., writes as follows: "John Davenport, an aged farmer of Hudlock's creek, was arruged before Magistrate Brown charged with committing assault and battery on his young wife, Doe. After the fair plantiff had told his story on the witness stand and given a detailed account of how she had been abused, the aged husband said "It is not true I always treated her kindly. Anyhow, I only married her to keep my feet warm in winter." Magistrate Brown said the weather prophets were redacting that this was going to be a cold winter, and he thought Davenport's feet would be quite cold if he did not have a "warrant." The old man admitted that that would be the case, and when the wife was appalled to she said she would forgive him, and the couple made up and kissed, having the almanah's office arm in arm. THIS best selling stock, whether it be horses, cattle, swine, or what not, is in the long run the kind that makes its owner a profit. It takes less food and less time to fatten out a bunch of wall bird stors or hogs than one of mongrel breeding and consequently lack of quality, and the well bred cattle or swine when put on the mink will sell SIRE. for from $1 to $1 per hundred weight more than the "scrub" stuff. It would seem, then, that more farm or would raise wall bird stock. The percent of pure bird stock grown in the United States in comparison to the total number is exceedingly small. It is an unpracticable fact that cattle of Short-born blood predominate in the United States yet the total number of Short-born cattle recorded to date is only 500. It is estimated that not over 35 per cent of those are now living, or a total of only 241,500. a total of only 241,300. Of the millions of cattle in the United States less than a half million are pure bred. What an indictment against the American farmer! It is little wonder the quality of our cattle is so poor. There is ample room for meats and of pure bred cattle. Were there a down hatchens of pure bred cattle to where there now is one there would still be too much for more and the profit in breeding would be quite as much as at present. The proportion of pure bird hooters to the total number of horses is less than that of cattle. The same may be said of sheep. Probably the proportion of pure bird hooters is a little greater than that of other kinds of stock but even it is tidiously small. The number of hudders of pure bird swine is comparatively large and getting bigger. At the same time the demand for pure bird hoots outruns the supply. We need more pure bird stock breeders of every kind. Now what is the reason for the predominance of the "scrub" in all lines of breeding? New farmers question the superiority of well bred stock and yet they continue to breed the "scrub". There must be some fundamental misconception regarding the breeding of good stock else more of it would be produced. If we can discover what this misconception is we shall have arrived at the cause of the error, then having discovered the cause we can point out the tamed. We have given much thought to the question of "scrub" stock and have argued at the conclusion that the root of the civil lies in the use of the grade sire. We have come to regard the grade sire as the bane of the breeding business. There are inferior animals belonging to the pure bred classes but a pure bred sire must be very inferior to he be not better than the best grade sire. The reason therefor is not hard to discover. In all animals there are two tendencies one to reproduce themselves, another to reproduce some ancestor or remote. Pure bred animals are those that have been bred along one line until a certain distance type has been fixed. These animals will reproduce themselves with certainty. When a pure-bred sire is used the influence of a long line of breeding for certain characteristics is reflected in the progeny. Thus the Hereford bull will invariably steamp has get with white faces; the Angus or Galloway will remove the home; the Shorthorn will get calves with broad, deep bodies. Whatever the type of the sire the tendency is to reproduce itself in its offspring. Now, the influence of new blood tends to break up long established tendencies and in proportion as the likelihood of desirable qualities being produced is lowered that of bringing forth undesirable qualities is increased. This is exactly what happens when a grade sire is used. One can not tell with any degree of certainty what type of animal will be produced by the grade sire. One of his get may be of this type, another of that, and the majority will be of no particular type—will be a mixture of several types, in other words a "scub." Uniformity of type pleases the eye even if the type be not the most desirable. A grade one lacks the power to begin offspring of an uniform type of any kind, he is a nuisance, an unimagined cul. Sham him. Because he is a well appearing individual the average man is deceased. The average man sees only the outside and, liking the exterior qualities of the animal, braces to him, not knowing that the grade is an uncertain element as a sure, nor why. There are various theories to account for the grade ones inability to reproduce himself. Perhaps this is a degree of truth in each, and more than likely neither is altogether correct, but for practical purpose it is not useful that we know the why and the wherefore of everything, nor need we know this. What we do need to know in this connection is that the grade one lacks the power to reproduce any particular type in his get and should be avoided whenever possible. The doing away with the grade sure would accomplish more in the way of improvement of American live stock than any other one thing. FARM NOTES. The heavy coating of ice on the trees caused much damage by breaking branches, limbs and even whole trees. The damage to orchards is especially great. The excessive rainfall has put a stop to plowing for the time being. The farmer who has a goodly number of acres plowed is in luck. Selecting seed corn and making germination tests of the same is an excellent and profitable way to spend the many days between now and planting time. Bulb wire is cheaper than it was thirty years ago, chapter four pound, but we are not so sure but it is cosier in the long run. It doesn't take ordinary bath wire long to rint out these days. Speaking of bath wire reminds us that quality is a thing lost sight of these days. The demand is ever for something cheap. Things are made to sell now a days, not to last even by paying a good round sum we are not insured of good goods. Sometimes we almost doubt it there are any really good goods in manufactured. The roads have been pretty good thus far but now they are almost impossible. How much better it would be if our public roads were intensely worked instead of extensively. It seems to us the theory of intensive rather than extensive farming might well be applied to road making. If your farm is afflicted (c) with hedge fence now is a good time to work some of the wood up into fence posts and fire wood. A hedge fence is a poor place of property nowadays. Still hedge posts of fair price are about the best on the market. Don't make wood of trees suitable for fence posts. Livvy farmer should now be planning for a fruit garden to one who is unacquainted with the luxury of having fresh fruit in season of any and all kinds applied to this latitude we will say you are missing much Livvy farmer owe it to himself and has family to have an ample fruit garden. This has been popular weather for summer it is more like April fog, rain and mud it is bad enough in warm weather but is much more disagreeable in winter. We prefer cold weather to mild every time if the spring of 1917 is not one of the most backward on record we shall be agreeably surprised. In Germany there is an absence of large orchards as we know them, but along the roadside and in every garden fruit trees are abundant. How would it do for us to limitate the Germans in the planting of trees along public highways? As it is there is much valuable land lying like or worse yet, grown up to weeds within the road limits that is doing nobody good. Our public roads and our railroads have mostly as much again land as a light of way as is needed. This little land was utilized for growing of fruit how much better it would be for all concerned. Let us try planting a few trees by the roadside this spring. We will never regret it. We notice accounts in several papers of great rabbit hunts in which many hunters participate. It is a good thing for the country that these hunts take place but a bad advertisement for the locality in which they occur. To our mind rabbits are an unmanned nuisance and we would like to live in a locality where they were numerous. Our plan for keeping them relatively scarce on our farm is not only to kill all we ourselves can conveniently but also to allow all responsible hunters the privilege of hunting rabbits as they please. We have no doubt but that some of these hunters kill a quail occasionally but we are rid of the rabbits, which is a great deal of satisfaction. The rural mail carrier comes as nearly earning his money nowadays as he ever does. The worst thing he encounters is the mind. Muddy roads are aggravating to the driver and hard on the team. We are heartily in favor of a parcels post system, but none can be inaugurated and curried out until the condition of our country roads is greatly improved. We should like to see the government take hold of the good roads movement. A million dollars is a vast sum of money, but that much and more could be spent to a great advantage on our public roads. The national government is the logical road builder. NATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14. For the submission of a proposition to amend section S, article S, of the constitution. lie it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein: SECTION I. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors or the state for their approval or rejection: That section 8 of article 3 be amended so as to read as follows: Sec. P. There shall be a probate court in each county, which shall be a court of record, and have such probate jurisdiction and care of estates of deceased persons, minors, and persons of unbound minds, as may be prescribed by law, and shall have jurisdiction in cases of habeas corpus. The court shall consist of one judge, who shall be elected 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. No. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the state at the general election of representatives in the year 1800 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. BURROW. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! TO THE SUBSCRIBERS OF MEMPHIS. To the subscribers of Memphis Tenn.. Do not be surprised if you do not receive your paper hereafter. It will be the fault of the agent, and the excuse of the agent probably will be that you have not paid your subscription to him. We would like to have a remittance from our subscribers in this portion of the country and unless we do, the paper will be stopped. If you wish to continue, pay the agent so he can send the subscriptions in as this will be the last week. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET Williamson House... Rooms and Board-firstclass accommodation. When in Okmulgee stop at the above hotel if you want good treatment at REASONABLE : RATES. The New Japanese Code. Nobuhise Hosumi, professor of law in the University of Tokyo, in a paper on the new Japanese code read at the recent international congress of art and sciences at St. Louis gave an inter- esting 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 impli- ged of the old customs rather than in vitting by an attempt to revolutionis- everything a reaction which might do feat 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 1863 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 clear 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 here. 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 medieval 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 French Russian alliance is a one aided 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 we organize the Canadian militia, and the colonial premier plainly told his leadership that he was not wanted. In the late national election the Laurier administration, which anubbed this pretentious individual and caused his cell, 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. THE PLAINDEALER PUB.,CO 112 East Seventh Street Entered at the Postoffice at Topeks as Second class Mail Matter. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1907 ANNOUNCEMENTS I hereby announce myself as a candidate for mayor of the city of Topeka at the next Republican primaries. I stand on a platform for the upbuilding of the city and its continued prosperity. S. A. SWENDSON, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for city clerk, subject to the Republican primaries. C. B. Benson. M. M. Hale is a candidate for reelection to the office of City Treasurer, subject to the Republican primaries. Ernest R. Simon announces him self as a candidate for the office of judge of the city of Topeka, subject to the Republican city primary election. I hereby announce myself a candidate for councilman from the Fifth ward, subject to the Republican primaries. C. H. Kut7 J. H. Squires announces himself a candidate for City Clerk, subject to the Republican primaries. William Green announces himself a candidate for Mayor, subject to the Republican primaries. Charles K. Holliday announces himself as a candidate for Mayor, subject to the Republican primaries In response to the urgent and persistent demand of numerous citizens of all classes, I announce myself as a candidate for the office of City Attorney, subject to the Republican primary election to be held March 13th, 1907. Robert Miller is a candidate for Marshall of the Court of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries. Ed L. Good announces himself as candidate for Clerk of the Court of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for judge of the Court of Topeka, subject to the Republican primary election. CART J. R. McNARY. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court of Topeka for a second term. I hereby announce myself for re-election to the office of Marshall of the City Court, subject to the Republican primaries. J. T. WINHODE I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Councilman from the First ward, subject to the Republican primaries. E. R. HAYES, MR. SPENCER WILL DO. Hon. Charles Spencer, who announces himself a candidate for City Attorney, deserves the entire support of every voter in the city of Topeka. If this great city was ever in need of a lawyer it certainly needs one at this time, and it is the duty of every man and woman who votes at the next incoming primary to vote for this man Spencer. His opponent has no conception of law, or what it takes to litigate. He has been the laughing stock of the country since he held the office of City Attorney. Let everybody get busy and vote for a lawyer who will save the city thousands of dollars in litigation, that will certain be lost if the present incumbent keeps in. Mr. Spencer has served the city as City Attorney and done much for the upbuilding of Topeka. Employment Agency can furnish reable employment agency can furnish reliable colored help of all kinds on short notice. Hotel Crews and Domestic help sent to all parts of the country if transportation is forwarded. If you are looking for a job, call and see us. We are bonded by the Metropolitan Insurance Co. Reference Missouri Saving Bank. Weaver & Rivers The American Circus. W. R. Andrews, of Grand Rapids, Mich., at a recent toast, got off the following appeal to the Filipinos: You Filipinos don't know what you are missing by not wanting to become citizens of this grand country of ours. There isn't any thing like it under the sun. You ought to send a delegation over to see us the land of the free, land of fine churches and 40,000 licensed saloons; bibles, forts and guns, houses of prostitution; millionaires and paupers; theologians and theives; liberists and liars; politicians and poverty; Christians and chain gangs; schools and scalawags; trusts and tramps; money and misery; homes and hunger; virtue and vice; a land where you can get a good bible for fifteen cents and a bad drink of whiskey for five cents; where we have a man in congress with three wives and a lot in the penitentiary for having two wives; where some men make sausage out of their wives, and some want to eat them raw; where we make bologna out of dogs, canned beef out of horses and sick cows, and corpses out of the people who eat it; where we put a man in jail for not having the means of support and on the rock pile for asking for a job of work; where we license bawdy houses and fine men for preaching Christ on the street corners; where we have a congress of 400 men who make laws, and a supreme court of nine men who set them aside; where good whiskey makes bad men and bad men make good whiskey; where newspapers are paid for suppressing the truth and made rich for teaching a lie; where professors draw their convictions from the same place they do their saloons; where preachers are paid $25,000 to dodge the devil and tickle the ears of the wealthy; where business consists of getting hold of property in such a way that it won't land you in the penitentiary; where trusts 'hold up' and poverty 'holds down.' where men vote for what do not want for fear they won't get what they do want by voting for it; where 'old men' can vote and women can't. Girl who goes wrong is made an and her male partner flourish. gentleman where women wear false haul and men 'dock' their horses' tide; where the political writer puller has displayed the patriotic stetemen, where men vote for a thing one city and current district; where we have prayers on the floor of ' National Capital and whiske the caller; where we spend $50 to to put two as a working man who is poor; where to be virtuous to be lonely and to be honest to be a crank, where we sit on the safety value of energy and pull wide open to the path of commerce where gold is only once the one thing sought for, where we pay attention for a dog and interest in a dozen to a poor woman for more plants, where we lead in the sun the official external into from the and kill him off with bad while when we put a man in police, calling blood and in cont res for stealing a railroad, where the checkbook talks, sin walks in broad daylight, justice is asleep, crime runs amuck, corruption per muses our whole social and political fabric, and the devil laughs from every street corner. Come to us, Fallas! We've got the greatest aggregation of good things and bad things, hot things and cold things, all sizes, varieties and colors, ever exhibited under one tent. EDWARDSVILLE, KAS Our church is starting off nicely under the leadership of its young pastor, F. L. Hammonds. All its auxiliaries are at work. The B. Y. P. U was organized two weeks ago with a new staff of officers: Walter Groves, president; N. D. Cannon, vice president; Mrs. Sue Drisov, secretary; Mrs. C. A. Groves, assistant secretary; Mrs. Harriett Gingshy treasurer. Is meeting each Sunday at 6:30 p. m. The Sunday school also is taking on new signs of life by having four attendance each Sunday. Rav. R. H. Ross, pastor of the A M. M. church, Hall City and Nissimus- has, was in our town to visit his mother last week and preached at the Baptist church Jan 20 and then passed on to Salma. Easter Hammonds made a flying trip to Kansas City, Monday, Jan. 21 and collected at the funeral of Brow Smith Living, 1820 Highland ave. Mrs. I. D. Groves has been called to Kansas City, Kansas, several times in the last month to see her sick mother, but learn now that she is improving. Rev James Pope the organizer of the Baptist church here, is quite sick at this time, yet it is our expectation and prayer that he may recover soon. Bro. C. A. Groves and his worthy new wife have moved under a root to them solves on one of their south arms where he can be enjoyed as an Iden. a dying trip Jan 21 and Jno Smith. on called to real times in sick mother, improving unzeit of the state sick at rotation and soon worthy new not to them trims when don. Dr. B Thing, ing t now do m Dr. not o chlor Sic family deal o spelling until for a very I m receives than I coining Pastor Hummonds attended the state board meeting last Thursday and Friday which he reports to have been quite good. O. A. TAYLOR, M. 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My father suffered a great deal and for many years I have had spells that were so severe that I was unable to attend in my business as usual for too many years. Very severe attack of headache. I took Dr. Miles. A bit pain is and they relieved me almost immediately. Since then I take them when I feel the spell coming on and it hurts me. Fres. S. M. F. Prep. South Bend, Ind. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills are sold by your drugstreet, who will guarantie that the first pack are will benefit. If it fills he will return your money. 25 doses, 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. W. H. LUCAS, 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA W. E Jackson, PHYSIOIAN AND SURGREN Office 404 Kansas Ave. L.28IND. TOPEKA, KANSAS Second ds The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me. Mr. Plynes Lee, who has been making an extended visit in Emporia, has returned to Fort Leavenworth. The members of the Second Christian church gave a social complimentary to the batchclubs and old maids and widowers and widows, Friday and Saturday nights at Masonic hall, and took in the amount of about #10. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wade, Thursday, a baby boy, who has come to brighten and make happy their home. Rev. C W. Willson, pastor of the function city Baptist church, filled the pulpit at St. James Baptist church on Sunday at 11 and also at 7 30 o'clock, in the absence of Rev. W. S. Blake. Rev Newby, pastor of the A. M. E. church, has started his cottage prayer meetings, which will continue for a week before he starts in with his revival meetings. The Sewing Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Evans, Thursday afternoon, on Payton Avenue. Mrs. James Burnett of Averyonia, has was visiting her unit, Mrs. A. Sergg, Sunday. EAST LAS VEGAC, N M Mrs. J. H. Bell has met a hunk some heiwater over the grave of her husband, Rev. J. H. Bell made of native stone. Rev. Bell will be remembered as the man who accidentally shot himself while driving out to Vegas. Like a little over a you go. PARSONS. KAN. The wedding balls are still ringing in our city. Mr Rostor Cattar and Miss Willine Cooper were married June 21 at 4.10 p.m. at the home of the bake before about thirty friends of the contracting party. It was one of the most elaborate albums of the season. Quite a number of handsome presents were received. The ceremony was performed by Ray D. P. Nage. There is quite a great deal of sinness in the city. Mrs Sun Daniels had an operation performed Monday. She is doing truly well at this writing. Mrs. Nellie Reynolds of Sedalia is visit ing Mrs. A. A. Glass and other friends. Mr. Edward Harris and Mrs. Gertrude Fisher were married Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. Mrs. Prescott Westfall and Mrs. Lucinda Williams have returned from an extended visit to Texas. Mrs. Gertrude Taylor and daughter have gone to Birthtownville for a short while. Rev. Lavender stopped over in our city the guest at Rev. Sage and family on his return home from St. Paul. Mrs. Mity Harwell has returned from an extended trip to Bister springs, visiting Rev. Greene. We expected to see two come back on her return but instead there was only one. Rev. Collins, P. E. of Kansas City, Mo. District passed through the city last week. last Sunday at 1 p.m. to the woman and girls only. At 8 p.m. she was greeted with mother large audience, who listened with intense curiosity to a most enthusiastic and helpful address. She entertained both the Shiloh Baptist and the Mt Zion Mission Circle, who in turn entertained her with a most elaborate reception at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Brookins, which was served in two FT SCOTT, KAN. Mrs L L Watthell, full secretary on the Women's National Baptist Convention spoke at the Shiloh Baptist church course, during which Mrs Brooks entertained the large crowd with excellent music. The visit of Mrs Watthell will be long remembered because of the concert talk on the practical side of life. The church gave her for mission work 220 to Pistor Matt Jones attended the state executive board at Leavenworth, and he reports very good meetings. The missionary pastors were looked after and some women were appointed The VMF church is preparing for a grand rally next Sunday John 1:1 Ray Budley pastor of the Mt Zion Baptist church will preach for Rev Wooden at 11am All trunks are kindly invited to consist them Rev Wooden has to turn over after a three day stay in his wife's Mia The Bishop's Council and in Ann's Chapel The Meeting was attended and very interesting church funeral with a very painful incident by telling and breaking a home in the west Lewis I. Dudley was returned from business city. Ms where he has been working with LP Richardson in a most many there were 11 additions. While there are still a daughter Ms took the job Johnston. She is a bachelor of two months. Lew Dudley has been called in milton to Mr Zion Baptist church Mr. Paul Huntner was taken with sister of Maude Mr. Walt M. Smith will be attacked with the camera Mr. Hanna on the know. Newly visiting her father Ray William Court who has been ill for some months. Mrs. P. Newlan is again visiting her son, Rev. Matt S. Jones. She will spend the winter here on account of her rheumatism. Mr. John Johnson is recovering from an attack of pneumonia. THE-AFRO-AMERICAN GIRL. To a flower born in Africa's land, Transplanted to American shores. Where at last she takes her stand Beside the native Rose. To her who sets our brain awhirl. With starlike eyes and tooth of pearl, Ah! you may read upon her face The bright hopes of a mighty face, Who will yet move the world. Come kills and drink with this good wine The health of your sister and mine The Atte American tide. And as we drink, love, let us swear, That we will strive with all our might to see that every man deal square With her who is our heart's delight. We'll cross our swords above her head, And by the living and the dead, He who would crush her in the dust Must answer to each one of us. He he Prince or Earl. All ready? Then with sparkling glass, I plodge a toast to that sweet love The Atoe Amor in Gull. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Mr Knight Henry Fulgham was born in Mississippi. Die 25. Born died in Kansas City, Kansas. Jan. 25, 1907. lived 40 years. I month Mr Knight Fulgham came to Kansas City in the spring of 1900 from New Orleans and entered the grocery business in the tail he was from that time a progressive and successful merchant. In May, 1904, he became a member of Washington Temple No. 25 and as in his business he had always been for the upbuilding of the Temple, a man who stood for the progress of his race first, last, and always; he was always striving to do something for the uphill of his fellow man, a literary benefactor, and instructor for the right, and in our opinion not only in his, one of the few immortal names that were not born to die, but one of the still lower names that are entitled to immortality upon earth. He is not only one of the immortals, but he is one of them by right. Nor Ungham was not for an age, but for all times a sturdy character, perless in its strength, a simple character, modest in every station, pure in every personal expression, the imminent of bravery in every attribute, with innumerable in the right, as good gave him to see the right. But also he is gone. The funeral was held in knights of False Hall at Levittown and Washington avenue, Knox's City Knox, the ceremonies being conducted by Ss Knight Rev Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor Resolutions Whats, On Friday, Jun. 25th, at 2.30 of back point, God in His all wise judgment now fit to call Sir Knight Boulgham from the stage of action; and Whereas Sir fulgham was such an energetic, straight forward business man, the man in that sphere have lost one of the brightest stars in the commercial line since by his career the ambitions may know how greatness is achieved and how fame is won for him we find that director which goes to make the annals of mankind subject of research, by which notions are saved and led with equal success along the delightful paths of ambition, prosperity and power, and Whereas the links of Washington Temple have been broken be it with treasure. Resolved, that we extend to the be- cused family our heartfelt sympathies and throw our arm on arm of pro- tection and point them to safety whose eyes never close on plumbstoth, and help them to say, fast they will be done since we realize that our loss is the worst gain. Be it further Resolved that we apologize for these resum- tations by submitting to the family and to the press for publication. ```markdown ``` INDEPENDENCE, KASS I will not be able to comment on the article because it is not available in the online database. I will only provide the text of the article if it is available in the online database. 10. C Scott, who resides at 229 Elm montain will soon appear in the with Malcolm Mostridge, davim print upon a condition and leading the company's street粉尘 which it thence high more likely the snow will appear at the open house July 14 to make the best impression to witness the potato. Mr. Robt. Floyd of Wichita is in the city. Quarterly meeting will be held at St. Mark's church March 20th. Mrs. Housely, wife of Rev. Housley, is on the sick list. We are glad to see a colored plasterer in the new Santa Fe building. Several colored delegates attended the miners' convention in ropeka this week. The state executive committee has decided not to do anything towards appointing junitors until March or April. Mr. M. W. Radford, who has been quite ill, is convalescing. Mr. and Mrs. Logan Oney of Wallace county are the parents of the first colored child born in that part of the state. They have called him Booker T. Vernon, after two great men. Mrs. Miller of Salina, a sister of Mr. J T Mosby is visiting her relatives this week, Mesars. Woodie Jacobs and Joseph Butler of K. U. were in the city this week. Robert C. Caldwell, M. D. formerly of Baltimore, spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jordan. Mrs. Rosa Martin of New Orleans was here this week, attending the funeral of her husband, Mr. Frank Martin. We have a number of furnished rooms to rent. Anderson and Anderson, 1013 W. Tenth street. Call up 2521. Mrs. A. R. Hughes of Kansas City, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Crookett, returned home last week. The Athenian Art club met this week with Mrs. Hattie Jenkins, and adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Hayes. The Swastika club met Saturday with Mrs John Ferguson, Fourteenth and Quincy. Mrs. Hodges was made an honorary member. Mrs Robr Buckner won the game. WANTED—A good short order and pastry cook. None but the best need apply. Also an up to date lady waitress at Martin's Cafe, 106 Court street, Muskogee, Okla. Rev. J. Alton, of Dover, Okla. visited his sister, Mrs. M. J. Street, wife of Rev. J. S. Street of this city, this week. He was en route home from Kansas City, Mo, where he officiated at the funeral of Elder E Ridley last Wednesday. He left Tuesday night to his home. The M dwarf Commencement The graduating exercises of the January class of the Topeka High school were held at the auditorium February 1st. Prof. Wm L. Burdick, instructor of law in the Kansas University, delivered the address to the graduates, which was impressive and well received. His subject, "Makin' Good," was timely and his remarks to the point. Among other things he said that to make good was not to be as assumed of honest labor; that the education of students was not completed at graduation, it's was only the commencement; and that if they so lived that the world would be better for their having lived in it, they had made good and accomplished what they were put here for. To have an aim in life and to successfully reach that aim, whether it be blacksmith or president of the United States was to "make good." The colored graduates were Mrs Jessie Gintt, Miss Eva Hardy Miss Inz Link and Miss Cornel Bucker. It is a noticeable fact that there was not a single young colored man in this class, and that but one will graduate with the June class of 07. Much commendation is due to Whitmore for his mount and interest in the class. We are under many obligations to President W. H. Duncan of Colorado Springs, Colo., for a large group photo of the Negro Press association which we received last week The sewing circle was the honored guest of Mrs. Henry Wilson of Jackson street last Wednesday. It was indeed a record breaking time; many friends joined with the ladies of the circle in the enjoyment of the hospitalities of the hostess and her most excellent assistants Mrs. Wilson has placed the circle under lasting obligations by this event. The circle unites in a chorus of praise and thanks The Willing Workers held an enthusiastic business meeting at the residence of Mrs. L H. Slaughter, the president on Monday evening. The Rock Island club has arranged with Principal W. R. Carter of the Industrial Institute to have the Jubilee singers give a concert in the near future for the mortgage fund. Watch and be ready for a good time. What about the A. B. O. T.'s! It is your turn next, woman; the water is getting hot. You must not be left on the last round. All members and friends of the church who are not identified with some one of the clubs have been turned over to the pastor to be formed into a club to bring up the final amount necessary to liquidate the mortgage debt on the third Sunday in March r. Samuel Jenkins, leader of class No. 2, is still quite unwell, and would like to see some of the members of his class. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather on last Sabbath, there was a goodly congregation, and quite a number to the communion service. Mrs. Julia Brown writes from Albuquerque, N.M., expressing interest in her class and church work. She expects to be home and in the rally in a few weeks. WEIR, KANSAS. Dear Sir—Having just returned from a short trip through the South, please allow me a short space in your paper to speak to the public of my short tour through the South or some parts of it. I left Worc the 10th of June for Payette, Mt. I lectured and proached around in two or three counties for two weeks our people own some good towns in that part of Albany, but they are very much oppressed by the white people. The white people are white—capturing, shooting, killing and beating them when they get ready. Neal Glon Alon they are making the road bad water. They then killed my man while I was in the city and they were thrown in the bill, and there were five or six lying in camp better in unity to death. If you owe a white man and are unable to pay him, they have a arrestee law which says that "you must be shot." I know of two men that were shot while I was there. I went from Payette to Bessmer. No, The Negroes own and control ten saloons in this town. There are three Negro doctors, two of less undertaking establishments, two ding stones, dry goods and grocery stores and a number of restaurants. But here the Negroes are killing one another very neat every night. The white people are killing them also I visited Birmingham and all the adjacent towns, and I found that our people are being pressed to the wall. The white people have got the South and the white man have made their control very near all of our best-looking women both the married and single. Yet the Burningham News, Nov. 15th says that the Negro must be taught the imminent virtues that he has forgotten before he can respond to higher education. It must be made to do away. He must be compelled to restrain himself. He must respect and to the law and he must be made to understand that if he so much as think wrongly, on a white woman he will deserve death. And at the slightest in disposition of an intent to commit wrong he must die. But get the white men must have that way with our wives and daughters. The Negro man has no law and no way to protect his family only by having down his life for them. This is a great need of white muslims in the South most especially among the white men to teach them the first stop on an entire morality and social routine. Mr. Lilham of South Carolina so that a Negro woman is not there. W.W. CALDWELL, M.D., Physician and Surgeon Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS Mansion Clerical, College, Preparatory Norm and Musical Instrument Course Quan and Harmony, Drawing the Art Carpentry, Printing and Book Printing Stereography and Typewriter Main Sewing Cooking Entertain Information WILLIAM T. VERNON, A. M., D. D. President Dr.P.Holmes, Regular Medical Physician with Thirty Years of Experience He will cure you at a distance of one hundred yards. Will relieve any one of Fever and Chills in five minutes. Will cure you of all diseases, Old Sores, Toothache, Cramp Colic, Rheumatism, Nervous Troubles, Loose and Stiff Joint—in fact ALL DISEASES OF MANKIND. He makes peace where there is war, brings loved ones back to their home who have been driven off by unfair means. IIE IS A MEDIUM. He tells you everything you ever did in your life, who you favor, mother or father, or ever will do. On September 5, 1905, he brought Ira Burrell, of Greenville, Texas, back to life. Try Meand You Will Be Blessed. HOURS AT EACH OFFICE 8 a.m. till 12 m. 348 James St. Kansas City, Kansas 12:30 to 5 p.m. 1613 Cottage St. Kansas City, Mo. Well, the white man of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina ought to be taught not to be down with cows for under the mosaic law they must die. Now the black cows, as Mr. Tillman calls them, are filling up the South with white calves. Now common sense and common law would say that these white calves must be tithered by a white male. Mr. Tillman, Vardaman and Dixon must not be deceived. For God is not mocked. For what so ever a man sows, the same shall he reap. I left Bessmer for Atlanta, and Buford, Ga, but did not tarry long at either place. Left there for Anderson, Greenville, Abbyville and Greenwood, S.C. I was in the above named counties for three months. The Negroes are doing fairly well here in some settlements. Owning land in the South by the Negro does not amount to anything. Now if an Abah wants your home or your plantation, there is a Jesseil will see that Abah shall have just what he wants except religion. There was one Negro in Lawrence county that owned an excellent farm and he was a good neighbor and loyal citizen to his country. But a white man wanted his farm, and he was not minded to leave at once. A good in was drawn and a rope was tied on his door, and he left his home. A white man told him to go back, and he would have protection. He returned home and was killed in his bed. His two daughts were stripped of their saintment and whipped near to death and were ordered to have and never return. These poor girls are deprived of their father's property. This is not all in Alabama and Georgia as well as South Carolina, they are treating the Negroes like this. I was in Anderson during the September term of court and there were 18 cases of murder on the dock and 15 of them were Negroes killing Negroes. It was proven beyond a doubt they were guilty of murder in the first degree. But the man who swore with uplifted hand to tool, and said "The dead Negroes are gone and we need hands too bad. And if we hang these 15 Negroes, we will lost 15 hands. So they said, as Mr. Billman said, damn the law." Let us take these men slant or slant and let some white man come and pay their fine and take the Negroes home and give them 64 or 64 months and let him work his time out. They are giving the Negroes a house to murder. But if he kills a white man, no thinks about a white woman, he will pay the time at the end of a rope or his body he killed with lead, or board at the stake. I want to say that the newspapers of the South do not give and can not give the bad treatment that the Negro moves. It they would print it all there would not be room for other news. The white people want the Negro to a servant or tool or beast of burden and when they cannot use the Negro as they want they had rather kill him than see him have the South. Now I have outlined to the public some of the scenes I saw in my travels. But the hall has not yet been told. When you read Mr. Billman's speech and hear him as how they treat the Negro in the South, he is telling you the truth only it is worse than he has stood to the public. Now my advice to the Negro is to him to draw up to God and God will draw up to us. Let us protect our women and our homes and see to it that our enemies are treated as the Lord his commanded us to do. Let us as Negroes do our part to God and to each other. Let us treat our fellow man as we would have him to it us. Let us have to make others happy. Let us but up our neighbor. Let us treat all men right, and let God do the avenging. They shall reap just what they sow. B. P. BERRY, The Evangelist. Wear, Kansas. HAIR-DRESSING, MANICURING BEAUTY PARLOR HUTCHINSON, KANSAS There is nothing experimental about Nelson's Hair Dressing; it has been thoroughly tested and is endorsed by thousands of satisfied users. Try a box and be convinced that it does all and more than what we claim for it. WHAT THOSE WHO KNOW HAVE TO SAY: A grand opportunity for colored people to buy good farms or city property. The land in the surrounding neighborhood of Vinita is fertile and rich, cheap in price, will grow cotton, all kinds of gains and vegetables. The health and climate of this neighborhood is fine. All kinds of poultry and live stock does well here. The market is good the year round. 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First class accommodations for first class people. Rates reasonable. Headquarters for railroad men When In Muscogen Stop at Mrs. Nettice Drake's 612 South Third St. First class accommodations. Oak Leaf Hotel Past Side Katy Railroad DENNIS HICKS, Prot. Old friends all expected—New friend all all invited. S R G made AMPLE been in considered a necessary toilet article free from all injurious drugs or charnet makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, cut uses you to comb it with one and to d th. It is perfectly safe and harme y to the roots of the hair, NELSON' tates and nourishes the scalp, stops the growth, and prevents the hair from and gives the hair new life and vigor. moves Dandruff, cuts Tetter, Itching At Nelson's Hair Dressing; it has been mounds of satisfied users. Try a box and can what we claim for it. NOW HAVE TO SAY: Mrs C. Corvale, Ferandina, Holl writes: "I have been an agent for your Nelson Hair Dressing for nearly six months. It is the best selling article I ever sold." Core Renovate, Indianapolis, finds a writer: "It is the only Hair Dressing that the colored people ought to use. It is the only one that dons my hair any good." up in 4-ounce square tin boxes and sold drug stores for 25c. a box. If you 10c. in stamps and we will mail you a box. male). Write for prices, terms, etc. RING CO., Richmond, Virginia. Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West Departments Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Great West WE WANT 6,000 More Men, Women and Children to Read and Pay for AGENTS WRITE FOR TERMS Everett Meadows has arrived from Denver to live with his father, Will Meadows. Mrs. Hattie Banks of Arkaasas City is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright. WANTED—A man to raise sweet potatoes on shares. Address, D. Chiles, PLAINFIELER office. Councilman F. E. Nipps of the Third ward has given the city excel lent services, and should be returned. Miss Loult Harris is combined to her home this week, suffering from an abscess. Prof. Frank Bufkin and wife of St. Louis, Mo., are the parents of a fine boy, born last week. His name is Frank Bufkin. WANTED:—You to bring your typewriting and stenographic work to Miss Estelle Shackleford at THE PLAINDFALER. All work guaranteed or no pay. . Mrs. S. W. Batchellor, who has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. C. Winbourn, for several weeks, left Saturday to join her husband, who has charge of the Baptist church in Ottumwa, Ia. WANTED—A good field agent to travel and canvass for THE TOPKA PLAINDFALER. The right man cannot from $50 to $10 per month. He must be a good talker and a good worker, honest, and must furnish bond for the faithful performance of his duty. Frank R. Martin, a Topeka boy, but who has been living in New Mexico and Colorado, died Monday morning at 8 o'clock of blood poisoning at his home, 920 W. Eighth street. Mrs. Martin was not able to leave her home in the South to be with him on account of a severe illness. The funeral was private arrangements having been made after her arrival. Mr. Martin was brought up in Topeka and attended Topeka High school. He had a wide circle of friends, and was liked by every one. He was 29 years old and leaves a wife, mother, father, sister and three brothers to mourn his unexpected and untimely death. He was buried by Masonic lodge, No. 10, of Trinidad. Colo. His remains were interred in Topeka cemetery. The pall-bearers were chosen from among his associates in this city. Their names are as follows: David Beard. Bert Buckner, Harry Pace, Andy Ellis, Joe Posey, Theo. Pace. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mary J. Guffard, Plaintiff Mary J. Gifford, Plaintiff, V8 No. 2420S Frank P. Gifford, Defendaut. Stale of Kansas to Frank P Gifford, greeting. You are hereby notified that in the above entitled court and action the plaintiff has filed her petition for a divorce against you on the grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty, and that unless you answer the petition of said plaintif on or before the 8th day of February, 1907, the said petition will be taken as true and the plaintiff grant ed a divorce from you accordingly. Hereof fail not at your peril. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand this 26th day of December, 1906. I. S. CURILS. Clerk of said Court. (SFAL) W. S. McCLINOCK, Attorney for Plaintiff First published December 30th,'06 PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bessie L. Nebitt, Plaintiff vs James Nesbitt, Defendant. Said defendant will take notice that he has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action and that unless he pleads to or answers said petition of plaintiff on or before February 2nd, 1907, said petition of plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment entered divorcing plaintiff from defendant and giving plaintiff the custody of their minor child, named Willie May Nesbitt. Mr. D. E. Tipton of Emporia was in Topeka a few days this week. Mr. H. Davis of McFarland spent several days in the city this week. Miss Stella Jones has been taken to Stormont hospital to undergo an operation. She is attended by her aunt, Mrs. Thomas of Leavenworth. Mr. E. W. Matley, who was operated on at Chris hospital several weeks ago, is now at home and is doing very nicely. WANTED--Educated colored men to travel and distr bute samples and circulars of our goods among their own people salary $80 per month and expenses Saunders Co. Desk 10 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago. We would like a good, firstclass, honest young man to canvass for THE PLAINFALSH, one who has some business and energy about him. Please do not annoy us unless you can give good references and security for the faithful performance of duty. Archie Bigbee's Juvenile band has contracted for new uniforms at a cost of $150. The public should contribute liberally towards assisting these young men in their efforts to secure uniforms to make a presentable appearance before the public next summer. Mr. Bigbee, their teacher, is to be commended for the excellent work and the interest shown in instructing this band. The rendition of the play, "The Last Loaf," at Metropolitan hall by the Acme Dramatic company on Wednesday evening was commendable and the members of the company are to be congratulated upon the way they played their parts. Miss Cyrene G. Smith greatly pleased the audience with two plays between acts. She was accompanied by Miss Charlotte Nicholson. Although the play has been presented several times in the city, it drew a large crowd, which showed its appreciation by frequent applause. David Chiles has a good home for an old man and his wife, who desire to raise chickens on the shares. Will furnish a good modern house and nine rooms. Address THE PLAINLADER. Don't forget the Lincoln Day exercises at Representative hall, state house, Feb. 12. An elaborate program will be rendered by some of the most select talent in the state. J. H. B. TAYLOR, Chmn. Ex. Com. For First-class Rooms and Lodging When in Pueblo, Colo., B. W. Shelton's Rooming House, 210 Lampkin Street, three blocks from the Union Depot. He can be found at the gate of the depot W.A.DOXEY &WIFE Practical Bathers Massage and Swedish Movement Treatment, Vapor Baths and Betz hot air treatment. Treatment given for rheumatism, poor circulation, Stomach, Liver and Kidney Trouble. W. A. DOXY & WIFE Excelor Springs, Mo. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Samuel Rysyjs, Plaintiff. The defendant will take notice that she has been sued by the plain tiff above named, and must on or before January 25th, 1907 plead to or answer the petition filed in said action, or judgment will be entered in said court divorcing plaintiff from the defendant and for the custody of minor child, Ezzie Ryujs. SAMUEL RYSYJS, Plaintiff. First published December 14th '06 There is one J. W. Tidwell posing as an agent for THE PLAINDEALER, collecting subscriptions in and around Nowata and other portions of th territory. He is not authorized to do such work and everyone is warned not to pay him any money for this paper LINCOLN DAY BANQUET. The following menu will be served at the Lincoln Day hang at which will be held at Eiks' hall, 620 Kansas avenue, immediately after the exercises at Representative hall, on Tuesday evening, February 12th. Brick Cheese Cold Sheed Ham Sandwiches French Salmon Salad Black Coffee Toasted Crackers Fruits Nuts Music will be furnished by the Wilson sisters at the banquet, to which a fee of 50 cents per plate will be charged. Admission to Representative hall will be free. Your presence is requested at our concert Monday evening at the church when an excellent program will be rendered. Those who will assist in entertaining you are the most talented and popular young people of the city. The choicest refreshments will be served after the program. Communion was administered to a rather small congregation Sunday. Rev Olden gave an instructive talk from the Thirty-seventh Psalm. Rev Alexander preached at the evening service. Mrs John Page, Sr, will entertain the sewing circle this afternoon at her home on Clay street. The usual services will be held Sunday. Rev. Carr will deliver the morning sermon, and Rev. C. C Smith of Hutchinson will preach at 7:30. Sunday School and C. E. meeting at the usual hours All are invited. NEGRO BUSINESS MEN. The National Negro Business League will hold its eighth annual session in Topeka, Kans. August 14th, 15th and 16th. No pains will be spared to make this the most successful meeting ever held by this or ganization. The coming of this great body of successful men to the West presents an opportunity to the colored people of this section never before offered. Begin now and get ready to attend. For further information address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, I.L. D. Tuskegee, Ala., President IRAO Gov, Ist Vice Preident. Popeka Kans. FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE THEDFORDS Black-Draught Stops Indigestion Constipation 25¢ ATAIL MUGGISTS A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer L. P. Hall BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting, Shampoo, Shave. Special attention given to Pimples and Sore Faces. Give me a call Satisfaction guaranteed 962 PRESTON AVLNUE. MEMPHIS, ILL. The Peoples' Cafe PENMAN & WILSON. An ideal place to get a nice meal or short order. Everything is first-el and our special Sunday Dinner is unsurpassed. Give us a call. 105 WEST FIFTH STREET Rev, A. C. Chinn, of Lexington, changed care for Glangow, Mo., on Jan. 2x. O. J. Brooks the successful artist of Kansas City, Kan., was in town last week transacting business. Mrs. James Perry was visiting her friends and relatives in Kansas City on last Sunday. Randy Davis is still on the sick list. Mrs. Ula Miller, who has been very ill, is now reported to be improving nicely. Leslie T. Bitt is on the sick list again this week. WINFIELD. KAN Miss Pearl Harding is out again after a siege of la grippe. Charles Franklin, who has been very sick the past two weeks, is much improved. The groundhog saw his shadow on the 2nd and we are having some severe winter weather. The churches were poorly attended Sunday, owing to the severe storm. The Second Baptist church looks much better with the first coat of paint. F. M. Wood, of Muscogee, I. T. is in the city. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Mrs. Maggie Starks has been on the sick list, but is now reported better. Robert Harris, who recently married, will make his home in Shoe, Shawnee, Wyoming. Joseph Hutris spent Monday in La Junta on business PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Alice M. Swart, Plant'f vs Benjamin T Swart, No.24,266 State of Kansas to the above named def. ndant You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kanesg, by the above-named plaintiff, Alice M. Smart, whose petition in said case was filed in said court on the 6th day of February, A D, 1907 and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 21st day of March, 1907, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you divorcing said plaintiff from you and for other proper relief. AIRI M SWAKI, Plaintiff By J J KING, attorney for plaintiff Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk. First published Feb'y 8, 197. Ball Photon Will J. Meadows, Furnished Rooms Special Attention Paid to Customers. Jackson St. IOPLKA, KAN Ham Thoer Main. Fowler's Place BANK WILLIAMS, Manager Neatly Furnished Rooms in Connec tion. MRS. V. J. NOEL, LTH, IN CHARGE and I 10th SCHOOL, KANSAS CITY, MO J. W. Voohie's I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEAT. Give me a share of your trade State Avenue Karsun City, Kansas Home and West AHEN IN MUSKOGEE I T, STOP AT - MARTIN'S POTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cales in the city Everything up-to-date and served in style. Clean Beds a Specialty. Jas. W. H. Martin, Proprietor 116 COURT STREET, WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Last Friday evening the young men entertained the faculty and young ladies of Western University in Ward Hall. The decorations for the occasion were very artistic and beautiful. President French announced in ohapal last Monday that Dr. Wm. T. Vernon would visit the school next week, and spend several days in the state of Kansas. He made a great speech and was tendered a great ovation by the large Negro population of Chicago, this week. The Forum was addressed Sunday Feb. 10, by Miss Ann Jones, a teacher of Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo. Her description of her trip on the ocean and i the countries of Europe was so vivid and thrilling that for more than an hour she held the audience at a hungry, spell-bound attention. Among the most interesting and deeply enjoyable of her experiences told was when she and fourteen other traveling colored American ladies were made the specially invited guests of the famous Negro composer, S. Coleridge Taylor, and were given conspicuous seats on the stage of the great Alexandria Concert Hall of the royalty and nobility of London. At this Concert his popular composition, "Hawatha," was sung by a Choral Society of a thousand voices accompanied by the Royal Orchestra of King Edward VII, of England, and over 25,000 people, tourists and nobility crowded the structure. Great was the applause when the great Negro musician entered to begin the program, accompanied as he was by his colored body guests; and so prolonged and insistent was this demonstration and appreciation of his galutry to the womanhood of his race that the ladies themselves were compelled to rise and bow their acknowledgments. Considering the fact that, Coleridge Parlor's father was a pure African, and mother was a white English woman, also, that his wife is a white English woman, this high regard the mark of respect to visiting Negro women of good character is as surprising as it is commonly commendable. He Canceled His Error The man of this story is a very light-shaker, one who is rarely awakened and who is a long time getting to shop. In a labs hotel he had at last got sound asleep, when a loud tap, repeated, awoke him. The boy depended, and after a long time the man was sound asleep again, when there came another resounding knock at the door. "Well, what is it now?" he inquired. "Paint for you, that package."—Pitt Bits --- Andrew Carnegie is famous for the excellent advice that he gives to poor young men. "In considerable tear," said a New York millionaire, "I once consulted Mr. Carnegie about a new venture. The business looked as if it ought to be profitable. There seemed to be a public mass of it. Still, there was some risk involved and I was afraid But Mr. manger laughed at my feare. "If it is a good thing, plunge in," he said. "How is old womanish, fear is what keeps old women from making toures. When Benjamin Franklin thought of starting a paper in Philadelphia plain paper, greatly admired, tried to disassemble him. She pointed out that there were already two newspapers in America." A Useless Art. "Well," said the manager, turning to the fair applicant for a place in his company, "have you any diamonds that you can lose on a railroad train or be robbed of on a ferry boat?" "No. I'm sorry to say that I do not own any jewelry." "Is there anybody that we can have interested for following you around from town to town and making love to you?" "I don't know of any such person" "Would you have any objection to be my thrown out of an automobile and calling down a stopbankment?" "Dear me that would be dangerous, wouldn't it?" "Well, what are your recommendations, anyway?" "I can act" "O' You must think, you will be lying in the dark ages." Chicago Record Herald POP ROSS, PRO OSCAR ROULET, BECA M. ROULET'S BusinessMgr. OLYMPIC CLUB. Chas Builth ..... Nami Yarbrougt Scooba Childers ..... Pd. Tilton Matt Bolen ..... Nami Jones Come to Boynton! A Paradise for Negroes With Pluck and Energy. Hello, Negroes of the States! Are you looking for a business, professional or farming location in this rich Indian Territory? If so, come to Boynton, Creek nation, located on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad twenty miles west of Muskogee, I. T., in the famous Cane Creek farming delta, the richest and most fertile belt of the Creek nation, and in the heart of the black belt of the five civilized tribes. Ninety-five per cent of the rich farming lands of the Creek country is owned by the colored Creek citizens, every man, woman and child representing 160 acres, and this land can be bought for from $10 to $25 per acre and good titles given. The lands surrounding this rich Athens of the plains produce on an average as follows: corn, 30 bushels; cotton, 1000 pounds on the prairie, and 1500 pounds in the bottoms; oats, 39 bushels, wheat, 30 bushels; Irish potatoe, 63 bushels, sweet potatoe, 27 bushels, per acre; timothy, crover, alfalfa, blue grass, rye, beans, peas and fruit in every variety are grown, and in short almost anything in abundance. It is also a splendid hog, horse and cattle country having mill and short winters. The farming seasons are correspondingly long with uniform rainfall. Burning land can be rented for half and fourth, the same as in the other coal in abundance at $200 per ton [nothing if you dig it yourself] wood can be had for the cutting, and pine and native timber are reasonable. A trading point Boynton is unexcited, only three years old; has Negro lawyers, doctors, undertakers, hardware men, merchants, harness makers, hotel men, bankers, all doing a lucrative business. It is the Mecca of the West. It is located in the famous oiland gas latitude of the Greek nation, [the largest oil field in the world,] with splendid school facilities and churches; a healthful climate congenial, progressive and wide awake citizenship. If you crave and seek those conditions which lend freedom to your spirit of manhood, and remove from before you those obstacles which make you a slave to labor, a victim of poverty, disfranchised sons of perversed civil conditions, come to Boynton, I F. For further information write Sec'y Boynton G.L. Commercial Club, Boynton, I T DAVID O. LEE, President. 14,00000 will be asked for from 1 x-slaves, do you want this nation to do what all other civilized nations have done? The ex-Slaves and their Chil- Support this movement Now is the exact time to strike while the Negro is playing an important part at Washington Our delegation is there. Send one dollar to help support our servants at Washington. We must be heard. Send your name and dollar. Get on the Role For particular, write, Rachel T. Michell, 916 La Rue Street, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. . JOPLIN, MO. speaks in behalf of the Negro. Rev. W. D. Fullerton of New York City preached a noble saturn at the First Presbyterian church in this city last Sunday. Rev. Fullerton was for a number of years associated with the Cumberland Presbytery, and for fourteen years was pastor of one of his churches at St. Louis. He has recently joined the U. S. Presby, and is at present their field secretary of the Board of Missionaries, with headquarters at New York City. This was Dr. Fullerton's first time in Joplin, and he said in his cermon Sunday morning that the condition regarding the civil and degrading morals of a part of the people has revealed the fact very readily to him that the city was greatly in need of the Word of God. His theme for the morning was, "The Personal Responsibility That One Has for Another" (or that the strong should have for the weak). He spoke in part of the Indians, Mexicans, Bohemians, and lastly the Negro. He said that his race, the white man, had driven the Indian until today there was but a very few of them where a few years ago there were 250,000 of them. He says that the Mexicans and Bohemians are not receiving proper attention from the white man. Dr. Fullerton said, regarding the Negro, as follows "Now, we talk of the colored man, the Negro. What about him? He is with us and among us. Some of us say, 'Send him to Liberia'; but we can't do that, for he is a port of us. "The time is coming when he will be with us and among us much stronger than he is now, for when the Immigration Committee completes its work, a few months from now, which they have planned, and places the foreigners, the Italian, throughout the South, the Negro will come North and West, and when he comes among us, what shall we do with him? Shoot him down as though he were a dog? Not! For we as a white race owe him a gratitude that we can never repay, hence we must receive him and help him bear the responsibilities." Dr. Fullerton advocates foreign immigration, but he says that there should be better regulations governing that body than what they have at present. As far as the Plaindealer is concerned in Joplin it is entirely dead. We wonder why some one can't take hold of this splendid paper and keep it alive here. Miss Uta Douglas and Mrs. Milda Pugh, teachers, having spent the holiday days at their homes at Columbia, Mo., and at Kansas City, Mo., have returned to take up their work. They report a splendid time. Mr. and Mrs. John Lunday are the proud parents of a two weeks old homing girl. John, we have been wondering what you have been looking so pleased about, but the strict is out, so you will have to come across. The rigors are on you. Rev. Scott of the A. M. E. church, of North Fourth street, is all smiles. The ladies and members of the church had old St. Nick bring him a brand new suit of clothes. He says he believes they mean for him to wear it. The Young People's Sunday Club, which is meeting every Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church, is rendering some opendid programs, under the leadership of Mr. N. T. Green. Keep the good work going. In appreciation of his splendid services as janitor at the First Presbyterian church, Mr. L. M. Clark was reminended on Xmas day with a gracious gift of two tons of coal by the church committee. Mr. Clark says that he regrets that Xmas comes so early in winter. We wonder why some people can have the move to line right in his or her neighbor's door with their dirt, tool is exceptionally good to some people. Charles tellepy of Cantaville depended this life on last Friday. He had been suffering for the past few months with that throaked disease, consumption. Mr. and Mrs. tellepy have resided in Cattaville for several years and are the only colored people in that place. They were both well thought of and highly respected by the white people of the community in which they lived. They are the well known here in Bologna society in basas both were members of the M.M. church in this city. Mr. tellepy was a member of that lodge No 115 of P. in good standing in this city when he died and was also a member of Lombard Co. No. 8, U. R., is of P. that body taking charge of his funeral. Mrs. tellepy is a member of the Court of Calcutta the Latha' Auxiliary of the K. of P. Mr. tellepy's many friends mourn his Miss Fanny Lane of Carthage, M. was a visitor at the Sunny Club last Sunday. She says she is very much impressed with its work and will also sit in her city, where she is teach- ing at present. The Sunny Club is wide awake in getting some of the best men of the town to address them, having with them Naughton of Quindam University two weeks ago, and be delivered a who- some address to them and save his will come again. Some people in the world wait until they are in their graves, or they can see anything or even learn something. Wake them to learn to listen. Some people like colour and Fred M. Stonecrest O. W. Hamilton. Stonestreet & Hamilton. Successors to J. M. Knight Undertakers and Embalmers. W carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking. Corner 7th and James St. never pay for it, while some pay for it and never read it. Wake up, Negroes, and read our own papers. Mrs. R. G. Kattrel visited realtives at Nescoh during the holidays. It pays to be neighborly with your neighbors, especially when there is no cause to be otherwise, for even though the world doesn't know you, your neighbor does. Mr. Ihooks, principal of the colored school staff in the city during the holidays, looking after the interest of the school and its scholars. It is strange how some of our women of color are so easily insulted (just at times). If we would always live above reproach we could demand respect from our white brothers and black as well, without creating street riots. Everybody delights in going to the Sunday Club at the A. M. E. church every Sunday afternoon. Why? Because it is conducted by competent leaders. Some of our pin hended Negroes are continually giving the white man a shovel with which to heap coals of fire on his head, and they didn't fail to heap it on them at the "Clansman" here last Saturday night. Such dummies! Such dummies! The Sunday Club did not have the pleasure of hearing Dr. Bureau of Sedda, who was to have addressed them at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, owing to the fact that he has not received his chrys pass book from the railroad officials. We hope to have him with us soon. Rev. L. K. Scott of the A. M. E. church will leave for Kansas City about the 15th to attend the Bishops Council, which convenes there on the 15th. PITTSBURG, KANS Mr. and Mrs. Gee, T. Everett are the parents of a beautiful fourteen pound girl. Born Jan. 16, 1907. She is sick at her mother's home on East Third street. The child is doing well, but the mother is mending slowly. The young Dr. Ford has been faithful in attendance to the young mother. Had he not been her condition would have been critical. Things Political Captain J. T. Wintrode is an old soldier, a veteran of the Civil war, and is well known by every man, woman and child in Topeka. He has been faithful in the performance of his duties and there is not a jot or title against his reputation. He promises if elected to the office of marshall of the City Court, to continue to serve the people as faithfully in the future as in the past. There seems to be a disposition on the part of the public to do what they can for the old soldiers in these their declining days, as it will only be a question of a few years. until all will be extinct. Mr. J. H. Squires, who announces himself as candidate for City Clerk, subject to the Republican primary election, has filled the office with credit and honor and there is not one blemish against his record and he promises it re-elected, to continue the faithful performance of his duties. Mr. Squires is a member of several lodges and other enterprises identified with the upbuilding of Topeka. Mr. E R. Hayes, who announces himself as candidate for councilman from the First ward, subject to the Republican primaries, is a Topeka young man, who has resided here for the past twenty three years. He is engaged in the commission business at 529 N. Kansas avenue, just across the Melan bridge. He is one of the most prosperous, upright young business men in the city of Topeka and has not a single enemy among the business fraternity in Topeka. He has conducted his business in such a manner as to demand the respect and confidence of all. He is a member of the Eagles, K. P.'s Woodmen of the World and the Woodmen circle. He is a property owner and taxpayer, and employs from five to twelve men the year round, which means a great deal for Topeka. His platform is to build up North Topeka first, and greater Topeka afterwards. He says that the North side has been discriminated against, on the proposition that they have paid taxes for years for the improvement of parks, and that not one penny of this has been expended for that purpose on the North side. He is also contemplating a plan to have Garheld park made attractive, so that North siders will have a place for recreation. He is also in favor of draining the streets in such a way that the water will not stand in them, and so that cost of such drainage will come out of the general taxes. He will see that this is carried out also. Mr. Hayes is an ene gentle young man and should be nominated. Edwin L. O'Neil today announces his candidacy for clerk of the court of Topeka for a second term. Mr. O'Neil was nominated two years ago by a handsome plurality in a three cornered fight, his opponents being M. F. Laycock and Robert De Frantz. He has made a competent and obliging official and there is little disposition not to accord him a second term. Mr. O'Neil is a graduate of Washburn college of the class of 1901, and for the past two years has been doing special work in the Washburn Law school with the object of fitting him self for the practice of law. He is a Mason and one of the most active workers of the young men in the Commercial club. He stands well with all classes of voters in the city and will be given as cordial support as any raan asking for a place on the ticket in the coming Republican primary. His only opponent is a man who held the office for six years, resigning a few months ago at the expiration of his third term to become night clerk at the Throop hotel. Mr O'Nil is a stock holder and director of the Capital Brick company, which employs a large number of men, many of whom are colored m.n and they are among Mr. O'Neil's best friends. Mr. O'Neil is entitled to the nomination without opposition. M. Ed L. Good has announced his candidacy for election to the office of clerk of the court of Topeka. He is an affable, courteous, polite and worthy of young man and stands well with all classes. He promises if elected to the office to fill its duties with promptness and, give them his close attention. He has resided in Topeka for a number of years and has endeared himself to the hearts of those who know him. He served in this position once before and resigned to take up another position, but upon the solicitation of several friends, he has decided to make the race again. We would like for his friends to give him favorable consideration and if his past record merits it, give him their votes. He has always voted the straight R-publican ticket and has contributed his time and money in supporting others for office. Capt. J. R. McNary, who announces himself as a candidate for Judge of the Court of Topeka, is one of the leading attorneys at the bar. He is an old solicitor and a veteran of the Civil war. He served as Assistant Attorney under Otis K. Hungate for two terms and proved himself to be capable and efficient for the position. He is a man who is well versed in the law, is honest and upright and will deal out justice to all who come before him according to the law and evidence produced. Bob Miller, the well known police officer, is a candidate for Marshal of the Court of Topeka, subject to the Republican primaries. Miller was a candidate two years ago, and lost the nomination by only 17 votes to J. T. Wintrode, the present marshal, who is closing his second term. Owing to the close result of the primary two years ago, Miller feels justified in attempting to capture those 17 votes. At that time he ran against a man who had served one term and according to Republican rules, was entitled to a second term. He does not have to contend with that feature at present. Miller has been an efficient city and county officer for seven years. He was a special officer by appointment of the Supreme court to assist Sheriff Lucas in the arrest of Dewy, McBride and Wilson, charged with the murder of the Berry family, in Rawlins county, three years ago, and has been chosen for several other special jobs of importance. He was the first probation officer of Shawnee county, under the new juvenile court laws, and resigned the position to return to the police force, on which he has served as jailor and patrolman for the past 8 years with the exception of a year on the city fire department, and the few months he was county probation officer. Mr. Miller is thirty four years of age and a native of Kansas, having spent his boyhood in Dodge City and vicinity. He has lived in Topeka about 12 years. Topeka, Kan. Jan. 20, 1907. TO THE VOTERS OF TOPEKA: I have the honor to announce my candidacy for mayor, subject to the Republican primary to be held March 13, 1907. The year 1907 promises to be a banner year for Topeka. There are enough good things in sight if properly handled, encouraged and pushed to make this year a memorable one in the growth and development of the city. If nominated and elected I will do everything in my power to push Topeka constantly to the front, and will see to it that Topeka gets everything that is coming to her. While it is my lention, if elected, to go after everything in sight for Topeka, I guarantee, as far as any act of my administration is concerned, that the tax rate of the city will not be raised. On the contrary, it will be my aim and ambition to make the tax rate lower, if possible, and give the people a good, clean, economical administration. To accomplish this, new railroads, new industries and thousands of new people must be brought to Topeka. What has been "accomplished" in the building up of a "new Topeka" in the three years since 1904, can be more than duplicated before 1911. Let us work together and do it. Again, if elected, the office of mayor will be open during the business hours of the day, and the mayor will be at his desk every working day of the year transacting city business. All will be welcome and none will be denied a hearing. WILL ENFORCE ALL LAWS. While as a citizen and while in the council as a legislative officer, I voted against the prohibitory law, because I did not believe such a law practical in the larger cities of Kansas, still, if I am elected, as an attorney- officer, I will enforce all the laws and give Toppek a good clean administration. The case of the State is Mayor Houz, of Kansas City, Kansas, should foresee not just the idea that city officials can collect a tax from the liquor trade even in so communities where such a tax is popular. This being true I see no reason for the existence of joints, dives and kindred evil places in any city in Kansas, when a high licensed, police regulated saloon, even if desired by the majority, is an utter impossibility. Hence, if elected, I will certainly see it that such places do not exist in Topeka. As police commissioner of Topeka under Governor Morrill along with Hon. P. I. Bonebrake, Rev. S. F. McCabe and A. K. Rogers, I have had two years experience in the administration of police affairs and I believe I know something about the business. At any rate, I will be entirely responsible for the condition of Topeka from a police standpoint during my administration. Again, it has been stated that I was to be the candidate of the wets, whatever that may signify. I am not the candidate of the wets, or drys, or any faction of the Republican party. I announce my candidacy at the earnest solicitation of the best people in Topeka. I am backed by the large factory and wholesale interests, the large financial and educational institutions and progressive retail establishments And I am especially encouraged by my friends the Sauta Fe shopmen, large numbers of working men and a host of others, who are interested in seeing Topeka reach 75,000 to 100,000 population within the next five years. PERSONAL H STORY. To those who are not acquainted with me I would say that I have lived in Topeka all my life and believe that I am acquainted with the needs of the city. I am a product of the Topeka schools and a graduate of Washburn and the Kansas university. My father was one of the founders of Topeka. He was the founder, first president and lifelong director of the great Santa Fe Railway company, the original charter of which lies up at the capitol in his own handwriting. Among other things in which I have tried to aid the city, I was instrumental in bringing the present street car system and natural gas to Topeka. EARL DUNN, Pres. R. J. BETT18, Sec. J. F. PHILLIPS, Steward. Afro-American Social Club When at Leasure, Call and See us. We Strive to Please. PHONE 1349. 126 W.DOUGLAS. WICIHTA,KF. INFORMATION WANTED OF WILL DOUBTLY. Any information of Will Doubtly who was last heard of at Wybark, I.T., will be thankfully received by his brother, W. S. BROWN, 2824 State Street, 3t-4-13. Chicago, Ill. I Have Any Number of Houses to Rent from $7.00 up. BARGAINS FOR THRIFTY PEOPLE. Call or Write, G. J. JONES, 429 KANSAS AVE, TOPEKA KANS. KALLITHRIX PARLOR. HAIR GOODS, HAIR ORNAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, FRIZZES AND MRS. M. L. FIELD, 810 KANSAS AVE. I am now serving my third year in the city council and my third year as president of the Commercial Club. It is therefore to be hoped, inasmuch as Mr. Swendon and Mr. Green, the two other candidates for the mayorality, and myself, are all pledged to law enforcement, that there will be no bitterness, vituperation or strife in the coming campaign. Yours for the 'Greater Topeka.' C. K. HOLLIDAY. The announcement of Mr. Holli day reads well and no one questions his loyalty to Topeka, or his vital interest in the promotion of her welfare. Mr. Holliday is more modest in his announcement than he might have been. He says nothing about the high position he held as a commissioner of the World's Fair at Chicago, appointed by President Harrison, wherein he presided at many of the meetings of the commission, and audited bills aggregating enormous sums, filling the position with great credit. He does not refer to the honor conferred on him by President Cleveland in placing him in charge of diplomatic affairs in Venezuela. He commendably refers to the fact that all three candidates are pledged to law enforcement, and treats that accordingly "there will be no bitterness, vituperation or strife in the coming campaign." NOTICE ! NOTICE ! ! TO THE SUBSCRIBERS OF MEMPHIS. To the subscribers of Memphis, Tenn.. 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