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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME IX Now That Mr. JIM CROW'S OBITUARY! Oklahoma Editor's Commen on the Most Damnable Thing Ever Offered The requiem over the body of poor Jim Crow is being heard throughout the bounds of the new state. Most of the Democratic politicians are glad he is dead, for he may be resurrected shortly to assist in getting votes. There are many, however, as evidenced by the voice of the Oklahoma Press, who believe the credulity and good faith of the people was trampled upon when the convention killed the measure. A few Democratic papers defend the action by drawing glowing pictures of the "big stick," which they declare would have crushed the life out of statehood if Jim Crow had not been sacrificed. Some of the editorial comments which have appeared recently in Oklahoma papers on the subject follow: Watonga Republic in: Died-Jim Crow went the way of all the earth in the constitutional convention on Wednesday morning and lies buried in the grave of broken promises and unredeemed pledges. Multihall Enterprise Whim about and jump about an 'do past it. An ever 'timyo wantabout, jump Jim row We heard this doggerel sung and recited when a boy, but never until now have we been able to see any point or sense in it. It's prophecy. Oashion Advance: Der once was a Nigger an his name was Uncle Jim. An 'be-died mighty slow, Jim Crow De Republican papers went in no min' for him When day found out dat Jim hatter go. Don hang up de Diddle and de bow, Take down deshovet an 'de hoe, And dig a shallow sepulchre 'po'po Uncle Jim He will rise from de grave once mo' Don weep no mo' as you toddle down de road, Republicans wipe yo'eye, Po'po Unote Jim hatter tote de weary load Po'po Democrats by and by Ponce City Courier: While it has been a foregone conclusion ever since the convention convened that there would be no Jim Crow provision in the constitution, the pretense which was kept up that it would go in is one of the things that has eaten up the deficiency. Shawnee Herald: By a vote of 46 to 31 the convention has interred the previously embalmed body of James Crow. The action was not indicative of Democratio desires, but rather an unwilling not performed under the uplifted "big stick" of the stronuous president. While separate coaches is purely a legislative subject after all, the intense interest in the issue having been bred by bringing it to the front as a campaign slogan is discouraging to many, yet the Democrats have the evidence at hand to justify their action in not taking any chances. Geary Journal: There is consternation among the true-blue Democrata of Oklahoma. They are thoroughly disguised with their leaders. During the campaign prior to the constitutional convention election the principal campaign issue of the Democrata was their pledge to adopt the "Jim Crow" law if they controlled the convention. They have passed it up to the first legislature and will use it as a campaign issue. Another one of their pledges was that they would give the people constitutional prohibition. They have also endeavored on that proposition. Cleveland Triangle After having the matter before them for the greater part of the past ninety days, the constitutional convention finally disposed of the matter by laying the report of the committee on the "Jim Historical Society State House . Green Has Been Nomin Crow" proposition on the table. The Democrats will now make the "Jim Crow a campaign issue upon which to elect the first legislature. Perhaps they can fool the people again and perhaps not. People's Voice: Jim Crow is not dead. Lake Joseph, he has been sold by his brothers to the Egyptians. He was not deserved by a wild hunt in Joseph's brothers' alleged. He was simply put out of the way by his kindred. He will be discovered and brought back again in time to take part in the next campaign. "Jim Crow" is not a statue man. He is only a bunch of straw, being a safe distance in front of a hungry donkey to induce donkey to "go some" in a campaign. MISSOURI RAPS JIM CROW The Gallium North Missouri has very little patience with Jim Crow statesmen. It says: "The senate has passed the 'Jim Crow' bill. Every Republican senator voted against the bill and very properly so." Some of the better class of Democratic newspapers are rebelling against the sort of statesmanship which finds its expression in 'Jim Crow' laws. Chief among them is the Post Dispatch, which has this to say: "If Tillmanism is to take the place of Democracy in Missouri the inevitable result is shown unmetakably by the manifest facts of the present and the immediate past. The Democratic party will lose the last foothold which gives it national standing. That foothold is now Missouri. Tillmanism, forcing race issues in front of the vital issues of progress has already cut down Democratic strength until in the United States senate it promises to become a Democratic triumph to be able to keep senators enough to force a roll call. No party can hold together on the single issue of being 'better than a nigger' or of 'putting every nigger's face in the sand, if he does not know his place.' This is Tillmanism, as Senator Tillman himself has defined it repeatedly. As an issue when it is forced, it becomes the single paramount party which rallies to it. No party can create it and hold any other issue at the front with it. "It may carry South Carolina, but not Missouri. If Jim Crow acts and similar acts are passed for the sole purpose of forcing this 'race issue' to avoid other issues in Missouri. Missouri will repudiate Tillmanism and all who stand for it. "Missouri Negroes 'know their place' well enough to create no issue of race against white people. But whether they do or not, there are enough Democrats in Missouri who know their place to make it impossible for Tillmanism to take the place of Democracy in Missouri and win." Mr. Herbert Wants to Be Congressmanl Ewing Herbert, the brilliant young editor of the Brown County World would like to represent the First District in the next Congress. He is one of the best known newspaper men in Kansas, and is qualified to make a good representative. He is a staunoh Republican, and believes in a square deal for every man. Mr. Herbert's announcement reads as follows: I desire to be your representative to congress in one who believes there are things to be done which can best be done by men who are given the power and opportunity of congressional office. I am opposed to corporation rule—to trusts of all kinds—to unfair tariffs. The man who can make the strongest effort to correct the evils the people feel most should be the nominee of our party. I hope to be that man— TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 15, 1907 BITTERLY HOSTILE! It has recently been announced and that the testimony of the discharged soldiers of the 25th Regiment is about finished, and that the committee has adjourned to meet again March 9th. The next men to be called will be the white officers and the citizens of Brownsville. These are the men who are relied upon to make out a case against the soldiers, the soldiers themselves having said no word that would lead to a belief that they were guilty of wrong doing. In furtherance of this plan, the government is doing all that it can to break down the front of the innocent soldiers. But the Executive has in Senator Foraker a so-feman worthy of his steel. He is the man who is going to get at the truth of the matter. Let us leave the case with him. In this crucial period for the colored American, reason and argument rather than harshness and invective should characterize the attitude of the molders of public opinion among us. The times are fraught with so much that is dangerous to the general weal that it becomes us all to carry with us not only the radical elements of our common country, but those people who do the real thinking for the future. We have appreciated this fact more and more as events have impressed upon us this supreme necessity. While on some of the questions and men we will not and cannot make any compromise, not even a full in the unceasing conflict, we must appeal to reason and carry with us in the upward march the best there is in the nation. And in this work it is but right that we should have respect for the opinions of others; but we must scorn any and all men who are one thing to white men and another to black men. In this attitude we cannot fail, in this fight we must not shrink one inch from the position we have taken, and we are going to strike trimmers and cowards whenever one's head rises above the surface. We will not be silenced by silver and gold, but will continue to appeal to reason and mold that sentiment which we feel is for the good of all the people throughout all time. We are neither for nor against a man as such; we are guided by principles and eternal truth. Position and glory, emolument and power, hold no alluring light for us; destiny dictates a higher duty and Mrs. Mary Church Terrell has recently returned from a lecturing tour through the West. She brings back to us a message of good cheer. While in Kansas, Mrs. Terrell says, she was invited to address the Kansas Legislature, and that throughout her tour her path was, as it were, strewn with roses. We we glad to mention the above triumphal tour by Mrs. Terrell for the reason that she has assumed that this Bureau was hostile to her. We do not feel hostile to Mrs. Terrell. We differ with her and have thought many times that she was supporting a false and vicious propaganda; in short, that she has allied herself with that school of thought which has forced us to take that view of her. We are glad however, to note the fact that she has had great honor thrust upon her. We never wish to be less magnanimous than the occasion requires. Mrs. Terrell is a member of the School Board of Washington, D.C., which has made quite a record recently. At this writing we are not able to say what the outcome of the Cardozo trial will be. When this comes from the press it will have been decided. We know now, and we hope it can be proven at the trial that the effort to put Cardozo out of the system is not for the good of the schools. On the other hand, it is vehemently asserted by those higher up, there is a deep laid political plot to make room for someone; hence Cardozo must be removed. Time and again this rumor has come to our care and we have denied. From the very first we have argued that no such thing could happen while Mrs. Terrell is a member of the Board of Education and while Dr. Chancellor is our Superintendent. When this argument was advanced it was stated that Mr Robert H. Terrell was to be made the assistant superintendent of public schools through the influence of his wife as a member of the Board of Education. This we denied. We stated then, and we state now, that the school board, with Mrs. Terrell, always so able, upon it, cannot do the thing which a cowardly rumor has stated would be done. Cardozo ought to be saved he is the best man of color in our public schools today. Dr. Winfield Scott Montgomery to the contrary, notwithstanding. We Beg Pardon! The TOPKA PLAINDKALER is in error when it says, "We are at a loss to know why an editorial condemning President B. F. Allen, of Lincoln Institute, was published by our friend Mahammitt, of the Omaha Enterprise." The Enterprise has published no such editorial and we therefore regret that our esteemed contemporary has misrepresented us.—Omaha Enterprise. We beg pardon, Bro. Mahamunitt. We did not believe you would lend your paper to assist in opposing such an institution as Lincoln Institute and its great educator and race lifter, President B. F. Allen, who is doing great work for the race. We hope Prof. Allen will continue his work and pay no attention to the gopher and groundhog newspapers published at the mouth of the Kaw, for a ground-hog and a gopher forbode no good for anyone. The inflation of a balloon sends it high and it soars far above the people for a brief moment, but gravitation brings it down just as it is hovering serenely out of sight, and to the ground it returns, to be carried to a place where the process is repeated. Such papers are many and to recognize them is to inflate their anxiety to continue to work the public Senator Porter Made Good. The many friends of Senator Porter, of Crawford, are talking of him for Lieutenant Governor. The Senator's record is a lawmaker cannot be surpassed. He is diplomatic, approachable, dignified and business from start to finish. He was on the Ways and Means Committee, and was liberal with the Educational institutions. Hendricks Reviews Work and Commends the Action of House Democrats and Sen. Hodges. Representative R. S. Hendricks of Rawlins county, floor leader on the Democratic side in the house, who is talked of as candidate of his party for governor next year, has given out a review of the legislative session from a Democratic viewpoint. Mr. Hendricks declared for Col. Harris for governor and states that he has no intention of getting into the race himself. His statement follows: "The legislature which is now expiring has been a disappointment to the people of Kansas. They demanded a primary election law, a maximum freight law, a two cent passenger rate law, an anti pass law and by the grace of the machine and the lobby, consisting principally of public service corporations, attorneys and officials high in the councils of the machine element of the Republican party, this legislature handed them a lemon. It will adjourn without enacting a single one of their demands into laws. "The Democrates, as a whole have done the best they could to pass the best laws. The Square Deal Republicans have done the best they could, but the senate, the machine and the lobby were too much for us; however, let me call your attention to the fact that the lines are drawn. The time has at last come in this state when a man cannot serve two masters. He cannot serve both God and mason. He cannot serve the public service corporations and the people. On account of the rapacious greed of the corporations, their interest and that of the common people are too vastly separated. There could be no difference between these classes if the demands of both were legitimate and equitable. "As to the Democratic record in the house of representatives and that of Senator Hodges in the senate, no man need hide his head in shame on account of it. In their campaign of 1906, they received no funds from corporate powers; their book open for inspection; they are in the hands of W. H. Kemper of Topeka, Kans., for inspection and are as public as any public record in the state of Kansas. We ask you to see them. "The organization of the Democratic party in the state of Kansas is better than it ever was before. We have purged the party of the public service corporation attorneys and lobbyists and will be able to go into the next campaign with absolutely clean hands. At the present time the Republican party and senate of the state of Kansas are dominated by less than twenty men, each one holding a position in some corporation or high in the ranks of the Republican party with a reputation that savors of boast and corruption. The press, the leading daily and weekly papers of the state of Kansas are right. They are on the side of justice and humanity and will go farther than any other factor in bringing EDWARDSVILLE, KAN. The Pleasant Hill Baptist church is still moving on very pleasantly having just closed its festival which lasted two weeks, though no one was consulted, it can not be said it was a failure, because the gospel was curently preached. Pastor Hammonds attended the board meeting Feb 21 22 at Indora, which he reports to have been good last week he assisted in a meeting at White Church Han with some upift to those people. Miss Hila Gunzis has been forced out of the College at Manhattan on account of an attack of theumatism, and is at home but she is better and looking toward her return. Mrs J. E. Jones of Hall City Kan, is the highly welcome guest in our city, she is visiting her lately married daughter Mrs C. A. Groves. She will doubt less enjoy this trip to eastern Kanans. At least we hope so. There is quite a deal of sickness in this our village. We seem to have an epidemic of lagripe among the people, but most of them are on the road to re- covery. Pastor Hammonds is appealing in his sermons earnestly to the unsaved; his theme last Sunday night was "Lost Up postnaties." Mrs R L. Mcarroll, the Negro artist of Popka spent Sunday here visiting her sister. Mrs L F Jones and Mrs C A Groves her niece, also Mr Gee W Jones, dr, who is employed in the legal nature at Popka, being a prosperous young farmer of Hill City, Kan, spent last Lord's Day at his sisters the late C A Groves. And Mrs B R Ross who passed a ten days with her mother and mother in law has returned to her home in Nle ademna, ham. Pastor Hammonds and himself was in terminated at the home of C A Groves last Sabbath by a very congenial funer HUTCHINSON. KAN Rer. C. D Smith who for the past eight days has been employed at the state house has returned home and de- ports having had a good time during the session of the legislature. Mr and Mrs John Minnis of Topka are now residents of Hutchinson. We welcome all good people to the city. Mrs Walter W Evans who has been very ill for the past two weeks is able to be up and around again. Mrs Evans wants that if you want to get well when you are sick and for Dr Baskett. Miss Estella Shikeltoul returned Saturday from Topka where she has been employed in the office of the topka Plumde ther. It is said that she returned home to make more business for the public judge. Miss Anne L Carter wishes a hus- band of the following description. I call not under a test brown skin smooth face not wear larger than 8 shoes, must not drink or show can smoke cigarettes no cigarettes I must be religious and a member of the A M M Church Anyone knowing of a man of the above description and habit will do Miss Carter a favor by sending the same to Hutch sonn. Rev C. A Woods spent last week in Wichita helping Rev J. P Taylor in his revival. There is talk of Mr. Fred Plummer and Miss Mabel Plummer uniting in holy matrimony very soon. Let the good work go on. Every colored person in Hutchinson should vote for J.P. Harba for mayor. Filer Warnell will have second quor early meeting here Sunday the Elder praises very able sermons. At this writing Mr Andy Johnson is very ill and not expected to live Walter Evans will move to his new home next week Boy H I home is on the sick list Rav Jones has regained his pastor of the Second Baptist church Dr Baskett is holding his own as a Dr in Huttoninson OMAIIA. NFH The drama, "Dot, the Miner's Daughter," was presented last Friday night at the Baptist church by Mrs S Rollins and Mrs Crump was a grand success. Mrs Della King and sister Minnie Johnson of Bannatyne City, attended their sister Fourllie and attended the drama that follows. Another great day that has come and I am on the records of the Second Baptist Church was Sunday evening at 6 p.m. when the Rev. W. Scott in his final breath was left fourteen minutes down into the pool and baptized them in the name of the Father, Son and the Soul. truly this was a great meeting. Everyone present told that we good to be here Sunday night. many of the big things was told by the additions and the old hymns to the worship service. Mr C H M Collin Wilson spent Sunday with Mr Rolling. the members of the A. M. K. church will serve supper and render a program Friday eve, March 15, at Society Hall. They have Miss Browne of Kansas City, Kan., to assist in the singing. Miss L. M. Grump visited friends in Kansas City Thursday last. Mrs. Hattie E. Brown of Kansas City visited the B. A. P. L. Sunday eve, and delivered a lecture to the church. Rev. H. Vanlue, State missionary, will preach at the Second Baptist church Wednesday eve, also Rev. P. D. Skinner of Coffeyville will preach on Thursday eve, and deliver an address Friday eve. Rev. H. W. Scott has just returned from Baldwin where he was assisting Rev. Stokes in a series of meetings. Messrs. W. R. Roths, Calvin Saunders, Russell Miller, made a business trip to Kansas City last week to attend to some Masonic lodge work. ST. JOSEPH, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hatcher gave an informal party Tuesday evening after church services, in honor of Miss Hattie Rice of Centralia, Kansas. Those present were Mrs. V Rice, Misses V Cohran Manue Cohron, Samuilla Coleman, Mrs Anna Patrink Mosses, Rev E. M Cohran, Rev Carter, V Rice, Howard Walker Sam Brewer, Monroe Brewer, Richard Starke, the guest of honor and the host and hostess. The Clay Philanthropic Reading Club met last week with their president, Mrs Pham Clay. The members are now studying "Bible History." Mrs Cassie Thompson has been visiting friends and relatives in Omaha, Neb. Mrs David Orborne who has been ill in much injured. The Gloss Club at the Bartlett High School gave a very pleasing vocal last Friday afternoon Miss E. B. Derrick's Saturday cooking class is progressing very nicely A party of young people have decided to explore some of the remote regions of St Ives every Sunday afternoon Last Sunday they met at Miss Beatrice Hughes residence and then proceeded from there to visit the State Asylum No 2. Those included in the party were Miss Ole Dayton Maxine Hundley, Blanche Robinson, L. Carpenter, Gloria Holland Vick Herndon and Valeta Peace Messrs Noel Peterson, Leonard Perry, Osm Butch, Claude Melee F. Robinson and Richard Colford. Roy Carter of St Paul, Minn. is assisting Rev E. M. Colham in conducting annual meetings at the Francis Street Baptist Church. Miss Simmella Colomlin gave a dinner only Monday night in honor of Miss Hattie Rice of Centralia, Iowa. The donations were red and white, and the colomlin was carried out in the west. Those present were Misses Nellie Clark W. W. Brown, Vernon Race Thos Hatcher Misses Elizabeth Johns, Anna Jackson Emma Madison Moe Williams, Mary Coleman Hattie Rice and Samella Colomlin Misses Samuel Brown, Monroe Brower G. W. Carpenter V. Rin George Gricham Howard Walker, Richard Starks Thos Hatcher and W. W. Brown. Mr W. W. Hill has gone to Little Rock Ark, to superintend the opening of a new hotel. Missors Wilks Hinton and R. B. No ville left Monday for Little Rock Aik The Junior Band concert at the W. M. Church was enjoyed by all ARKANSAS C12Y. KAN Please accept a few items from us for your paper The weather is fine and the plowing to spring crops has begun Some of us are in good health and some are all family. N. Oldhart, female Harper, Mrs. C. H Carpenter, Mrs. P. B. Anderson and Mrs. G. W. Smothers. Fev. J.B. Andrews and wife are holding their own with this winter. Mrs. Lillie Douglas, Brother Gus's daughter is on a visit from Vanda L. L. At a city mass meeting last week, W.P. Grover a colored man, is on the ticket for councilman in the 4th ward. There is a large amount of building contracted for in this city this spring. Come down and stay. We need you come down and stay. We are glad Mr. Lillie of your stand for the Negro race. We have with in of and man. Ever yours. P.B. ANDRESON WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T., STOP AT MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city Everything up to date and served in style. Clean Boils a Specialty Jas. W. H. Martin, Proprietor 14 C COURT STREET. W. A. DOXY & WIRE Excultor Springs, Mo. HUaey HE STRUCK IT. Tommy's Thoughts Were Herewhere, but No Could Guess. "There is a sentimental Tommy in almost every school," said Michael King of Lewiston as he leaned over the counter of his cafe on Main street and cut a luscious pumpkin pie. "There was one in our school when I was a boy. He was Tommy Frazier, 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 thicket and where the high top sweetings fell first; but, bless you, he couldn't remember his lessons. He was critical in many matters too. He knew all that was passing in the politics of the state and nation, but he was off in his history lesson. One day he came in late and couldn't keep his 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 night, and his anxiety lest 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 Frasier, what battle was Lord Nelson killed in?" "Tommy was in despair, but he found a way." "Did you say Lord Nelson? he asked cautiously. "Yes.' "Which battle?" "Yes, certainly.' "Well,' said Tommy as the light of inspiration broke over him—'well, I specs it must have been his last.'" A Leap From Films 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 fe Christian Register. Easy For an Expert. "Hah," said Sherlock Holmes, Jr. after shaking hands with his host and taking a hasty glance at the other guest, "your wife is jealous of you!" "By George, Holmes, you're a woman! 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 descriptions, my dear sir. It's very simple. I see she has invited only old ladies and homely ones."—Chicago Record-Herald. What They Did. "What do you do when you outgrow your clothes?" Representative John Sharp Williams asked two of Representatives Champ Clark's children to whom he was trying to explain why crabs and lobsters shed their shells and anabats their skins. "Let out the tucks," answered one of the youthful Clarks—Denver Republican. Their Good "Feature." Tom (at the lunch counter)—Pretty tough doughnuts these Dick-The hole. That part you don't have to chew, you know. — Boston Transcript. "No. I think he's in business for himself now. He used to take an hour for lunch, but now he only takes a hour five minutes." — Philadelphia Press. Umselfish. Father—Here! Take that drum out of here! Willie- But, pop, I wanted you to enjoy it with me.- New York Amar- can. They Know Where to Stop. Women always chilc their husbands for working overtime, but they never spurn the money which is earned that way-New York Press Come to Boynton! A Paradise for Negroes With Pluck and Energy. Hello, Negroes of the State! The city of Boynton has ten thousand dollars' cash that she will put into two mammoth school buildings at once—one for the colored and the other for the whites. Are you looking for a business professional or farming location in this rich Indian Territory? It 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 rairie and 1500 pounds in the bottoms; oats, 39 bushels; wheat, 30 bushels; Irish potatoe, 63 bushels; svee 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 KALO PROCESSION Issues polies for $100, $150 and $150 issue police for $100, $150 and $150 Every intelligent Negro snou good, live, hustling agents in every Liberal term to the right persons. The Knights and a Col. James Leck, Nat'l Pres. James M. Masou, Nat'l Vice Pres. P. C. TH Headquarters: 413 Kansas ave. House Phone 6250 Mail Galler 100, M. Afro-A Employment --- can furnish reliable employment agency can furnish reliable colored help of all kinds on short notice. Hotel Crews and Domestic help went 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. Fred M. Stonecreer Stonestreer Successors to Undertake Undertake, and Embalmers We carry out of the finest hands of ordertas in Topek Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Topeka, Kana Hello, Negroes of the State! hog, horse and cattle country having mild and short winters. The farming seasons are correspondingly long with uniform rainfall. Farming land can be rented for third and fourth, the same as in the states. coal is in abundance at $200 per ton [nothing if you dig it your self;] wood can be bad for the cutting, and pine and native timber are reasonable As a trading point Boynton is unexcelled, only three years old; has Negro lawyers, doctors, undertakers, hardware men, merchant's barness makers, hotel men, bankers, all doing a lucrative business. It is the wealth of the West. It is located in the famous oil and gas latitude of the Creek 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 craze and seek those conditions which lord freedom to your spirit of manhood, and remove from before you these obstacles which make you a slave to labor, a victim of poverty, distranchised sons of perversed civil conditions, come to Boynton, I. T. For further information write L. Z. HOWARD, Sec'y Boynton Col. Commercial Club Boynton, I. T. OU INSURED? nights and Ladies of Protection: A NATIONAL FRATERNAL INSURANCE SOCIETY for $350, $500 and $1000. and $300 for children aged from 6 to should carry some Insurance. We wan in every town. Write at once for terma ons. and adies of Protection. P. C. Thomas, Nat'l Supt. Pres. J. G. Groves, Nat'l Trust THOMAS, Nat'l Sec., as avenue, Topeko, Kansas. The Pro-American Payment Agency & Rivers G. W. Hamilt er & Hamilton, to J. M. Knight. and Embalmers Y Sts. Topeka, Kansas The New Japanese Dode. The New Japanese Dude. Nobuhisa Hosumi, professor of law in the University of Tokyo, in a paper on the new Japanese code read at the recent international congress of arts and sciences at St. Louis gave an interesting exposition of the manner in which the Japanese have sought to conform their legal system to western means. The method employed has been conservative, recognizing for the time being some of the most firmly implanted of the old customs rather than inviting by an attempt to revolutionize everything a reaction which might defeat the purpose of the new code. About the year 700 a legal code based upon Chinese moral philosophy, with the cult of ancestor worship and the feudal system, was drawn up and promulgated. This code, with some minor changes, continued in force until the beginning of the nineteenth century. A system of such antiquity naturally had to be reckoned with by the drafters of the new code, though their task was somewhat simplified by the fact that the old laws had never been published. They had been made for the edification of the judges and other officials. The decree promulgating the new preliminary code after the restoration of the emperor in 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 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 woman kept in a state of dependency. The Chinese doctrine of the three obediences was strictly enforced under the old law—in childhood a female was subject to her father, in youth to her husband, after her husband's death to her sons. A woman had no legal rights which her husband or sons were bound to respect. In dealing with this question the drafters of the new code made a clean sweep of tradition and established legal rights for women similar to those of the most advanced European nations. Unless otherwise stated in the marriage contract, the property of a woman at the time of her marriage now remains 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 bereafter 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-sided affair, so far as advantage goes, and that Russia has flooded that country with her bonds. Russia's weakness is so manifest, says M. Guyot, that the limit of faith in her future will soon be reached in France. Russia still has an immense gold reserve to fight on, and the end of the war is not likely to come soon because of her financial strain. 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 post at all given to the worship of imported greatness. Some time ago England sent over a titled major general to reorganize the Canadian militia, and the colonial premier plainly told his lord ship that he was not wanted. In the late national election the 'surrier ad ministration, which enubbed this pretentious individual and caused his recall, gained votes as a result of the incident. Not alone St. Louis but the whole country, may be congratulated over the success of the Louisiana Purchase position. The labors of the project soil 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. Metropolitan Theatre Metropolitan Theatre Only Colored Vaudeville House in the City. Good music, sweet singing, never dancing and high-class comedy Every Friday Night An entertainment especially for Ladies and Children. FRIDAY, MARCH 23 HYDE, JOHNSON & BRYANT That Droll Comedian. CHAS. A. HAWKINS, BASS & LANDIS, Comedy Sketch Artist. ILLUSTRATED SONGS Mrs. A. L. Miss Selma HUDDLESON & GOGGINS, Vocalists, introducing the oldest plantation melodies and the latest classical gems published. ANY SEAT IN HOUSE 150 LOCAL NEWS Business Manager Chiles is num- bared among the sick this week. Mr. Charles Porter and Miss Lea Gewalt are on the road to recovery. Ned O'Banion will spend a few days in Kansas City next week. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson and Rev G. W. McNeal of Kansas City were in the city one Jay last week. Mrs. Cage of Burlingame is spend ing a few days this week with Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Comer. Mr and Mrs John Menace have removed to Hutchinson where they will spend the summer. Perfumes at cut rates! All stan- ard quadruple extracts will be sold at 30 cents per ounce until further notice, at Lee's drug store. Mrs. Nannie Marshall visited in Holton Saturday and Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Davis. Rcv. W A. Magette passed through the city yesterday, on route to Omaha, where he is thinking o locating. "Dad" Clark, one of the oldest and most highly respected Masons in the state, is seriously ill at his home on South Quincy street. We wish him a spoody recovery. Mr. G. H. Thomas, brother of A. M. Thomas, the attorney, is at the A. T. and B. F. hospital, undergoing treatment for an injury to his hand, which he received at the freight house in Kansas City. Miss Marguerta Crow of Hutchinson, who has been visiting Mrs. Stamps on Pine street, has returned to her home. Tuesday evening a very nice party was given in honor of Miss Crow. Her Topeka friends were loth to see her depart, and hope that she will return soon. Hon. W. W. Fisher returned Wednesday from Denver and Omaha, where he had been collecting exhibits for the Jamestown exposition. No better man could have been selected for this position. Mr. Fisher is well up on the doluga of the Negro, and the display of patents and inventions by members of the race, will be the largest and best ever shown. He knows where and how to find our inventors, and the word will be given an opportunity to see what the Negro really is at an inventor. Charles Porter, who has been all a long time at his home on Lincoln street, was given a surprise party on Wednesday evening of last week by Measars. Robert Baker and Rufus Knott. A number of neighbors and friends were present, each bringing a package and when they left Mr. Porter was richer by about $25 worth of much needed and useful articles than before. The occasion was much enjoyed by all. MARCH 22 and 23, '07 431 KANSAS AVE. BELL PHONE 2209 MARY MAY The Golden Treasure' Everyone is worrying about the Golden Treasure. Mrs. John Mattnews, of Loring, Kansas, was called to Lucas, Kas., on account of the death of her father, Mr. Charles Phelps, a wealthy farmer. Mrs. Lillie Moton died at Junction City last week. She was a sister of D. W. Welch, guard at Lansing, and of Mrs. Barbar, of El Reno. The Ladies' Shamrock club met with Mrs. H. C. Wilson; a delightful afternoon was spent. A four course dinner was served. Mrs. Pace was a welcome guest. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Burton, 1916 Harrison street, March 19th. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, the milliner, will have her Easter opening March 22nd and 23rd. Just arrived, the latest styles of Hats, Paris, London and New York styles. Nothing carried over but the prices. Ladies' ready made tailor suits and waistes All styles at the lowest prices. Our highly esteemed frie Petend, Roberts, has returned, after an absence of four years, and henceforth will make Topeka his home. Pate is one of the best old boys that ever lived, and his hosts of friends, white and colored, bid him a cordial welcome. Mr. Samuel R. Robinson, a prosperous farmer of Valencia, marketed a lot of five hogs. While here he called on THE PLAINDEALER and enrolled his name as one of our large family of readers. He is a man of sterling qualities, and if we had a few more like him, the "problem" would soon solve itself. ```markdown ``` Mr. F. Cruse, of Troop A band of the Ninth cavalry, was a caller at this office this week. He was in the hands of his friends, Mr. Henry Maclone and Corporal Jefferson, and had a grand time. He was well pleased with the progress of the colored people of Topeka. Mr. Cruse visited the Negro theatre, and was well pleased with the bill, but says the music was not like that of the band of Troop A, Ninth cavalry. --- After all, printers are not the worst fellows on earth, and we feel that there is a little redemption for them. Yesterday an elderly gentleman, perhaps fifty years old, strolled into this office, and said that he was a printer, and wanted work, which was given him without further arguing. He gave his name as Rev. E. Johnson, a member of the Church of God. It is the second preacher printer we have ever met, and the first of the Negro race. He has had several years' experience in the business, and says he never finds an occasion to cuss, which we expect to have him to teach a few of the wicked ones that comprise the mechanical end of this shop. The Business League will meet at Guy's hill, 429 Kansas avenue, Monday evening, the 18th inst. New members will be received. Important business. A large attendance desired. IRA O. Guy, President. O. C. LYTLE, Sec'y. She has all the latest styles and prices are reasonable. Ready made TAILOR SUITS and WAISTS. Remember the opening and 23, '07 BELL PHONE 2209 # Loe's Soda Season opening will take place on Easter Sunday. All are cordially invited. The new fountain is now in operation, although the formal opening will not be until Easter. All who have seen the new fountain pronounce it the swellest ever. Research - 1400000000 The many friends of ex. Auditor of Kansas E. P. McCabe regret to learn of the death of his elder daughter, Miss Edwina McCabe, who died in Chicago last week from an operation performed at the Baptist Medical College. She was twenty-four years of age at the time of her death, just in the bloom of her youth, and the idol of her parents. Her mother arrived a few moments after death. The remains were brought to Topoka by her mother and sister, arriving last Friday afternoon, and were met by her father, who came from Guthrie. Interment took place in the family burial plat, the same afternoon. Only the family and the preacher escorted the remains to the cemetery. The many friends deeply regret that they were not apprised of the death and the arrival of the body so that they could have rendered assistance to the bereaved family. E. S. Lee has learned something in regard to that Golden Treasure. Anybody who wishes to be put next can learn something about it by calling at Lee's drug store. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins are now occupying their new residence at 1191 Lincoln street, which was recently completed by Contractor Charles A. Whitney. It is a six room house, with all modern arrangements and conveniences. Mr. Perkins and wife, who have been married only a short while, are beginning life in a way to insure prosperity. --- St. Simon's Episcopal church, Western avenue and Seventh street, Father Brown, priest. Pension Sunday, 10 a. m., Sunday School; 11 a. m., Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with sermon, subject, "Christ, the Mediator; 4:30 p. m., Evensong and sermon, subject, "No Death to the Obedient." Wednesday, 8 p. m. Litany (choral) with lecture, subject, "The Creeds."-Pt. V Friday, 8 p. m., the penitential office with mediation. All are cordially welcome to these services. FIRST AFRICAN The Sunday School pupils will practice for their Easter program on Saturday at 4 p.m. Prospects for an attractive concert are fine. All are invited to attend. Rev. J S. Burton of the M. E. church, corner Twelth and Buchanan, delivered an impressive sermon Thursday night of last week. Services as usual Sunday. The pastor will preach morning and evening babbath school and Young People's meeting at the usual time. Members have been requested to make a special effort in contributing to the building fund. GRAND OPENIMG! The new $2500 soda fountain, paid to be the finest in the state, will be formally launched on Easter Sunday, March 31st. For particulars, see next week's PLAINDEALER. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURON. The Opening Flower was in full bloom this week, and many visitors enjoyed the pleasures on the occasion. The many flowers vied with each other in their efforts to beautify the booths and entertain the public. Rev. J. Frank McDonald, D. D. of Kansas City. Mo. occupied the pulpit of St. John both morning and evening on last Sabbath. The sewing circle was delightfully entertained on Wednesday of last week by Mrs. Mottie Pace of Edmore street. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Portee, assisted by Mr. H. Fuel and Miss B. Butte, entertained the Willing Workers on Monday evening. A very large number was in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson of Laud street entertained Rev. G. Frank McDonald, D D., and the pastor of St John at supper Monday. Mrs. Lee Anderson of 71t W. Fourth street, has been confined to the house for several days. Mrs. H. G. Brown and little daughter, Mildred, have been among the shut-ins for a couple of weeks. They are now convalescing. Tomorrow is rally day. Now for the straw that breaks the camel's back. Let no one have an excuse to keep them from duty. Do your best Remember that $800 will clear St. John of her mortgage debt. Let every one do his whole duty. Many hands, light work. the pastor will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. The morning discourse will be to parents and their children. Come to the Palm Sunday services on the 24 h. Special music and sermon. A MONEY MAKER. My scheme brings me from $5 to $10 per day every time I operate it, strictly legitimate. No capital or investment required. Anyone can work it successfully. Fuel instructions for operating it mailed for only 50 cents. Address W. J. FARRIS. P. O. Box 7, I. angston, Okla. Please mention this paper. We remove blackheads, pimples, warts and facial blisters. Prof. and Mrs. Keys, 102y Kansas avenue NEGRO BUSINESS MEN. The National Negro Business League will hold its eighth annual session in Topeka, Kans., August 14th, 15th and 16th No paints will be spared to make this the most successful meeting ever held by this or organization. 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. Fred R. Mooran, Nat'l Organizer, 4 Cedar St., New York, N. Y. FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE THEDFORD'S Black-Draught Stops Indigestion and Constipation 25¢ ATAIL DRUGGISTS A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer The Peoples' Cafe PENMAN & WILSON, PROPRIETORS An ideal place to get a mic meal or short order. Everything is first-class, and our special Sunday Dinner is unsurpassed. Give us a call. 105 WEST FIFTH STREET Williamson House... Rooms and Board-firstclass accommodation. When in Okmulgee -top at the above hotel if you want good treatment at REASONABLE ; RATES The City Federation will hold its regular monthly meeting at the kindergarten rooms, Friday, March sand at 3 p.m. The program follows: Chorus Buchanan School Current Events Mrs W. W. McKnight Quotations about Mothers Federation Solo Mrs. J M. Wright Paper, 'Some Duties to Children Neglected by Mothers,' Miss Hester Hawkins Discussion, led by Madam O. A. Taylor, G W Smith, E Carpenter. All members and friends are invited to attend. Mary B. Jordan, Press. Mrs M. Oliver, sec'y. 10 TORAKA SUBSCRIBES A great many of our subscribers in the city are in arrears, and we would be pleased to have them call and settle. We have been very lenient with them, and they should know by this time that it takes money to run a newspaper, and unless their bills are settled their names will be dropped from the list. PAOLA ITEMS Neal Kimmons came home Friday, from St. Louis, where he has been in the railroad hospital for several months on account of an injury received while in the railroad employ at Hoisington, Kansas. Rev. Jas, L. Washington, of Ottawa, passed through here Tuesday, W. H. LUCAS. The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me 128 Kansas Ave In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Charles Lisenby, Plaintiff. vs No. 24284 Minnie Lisenby, Defendant. The said Minnie Lisenby is hereby notified and required to take notice that the plaintiff has filed his petition in the above said court in an action for a divorce and that she must appear, plead or answer to the petition therein filed on or before the 30th day of April, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of the petition therein filed. A. M. THOMAS, Attorney for Plaintiff. First published March 8th, 1909. In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. E. K. Shoaf, Plaintiff. You will take notice that on the 31st day of January 1907, the above-entitled plaintiff filed his bill of particulars against you, praying judgment for $67.97, and that in the course of said proceedings a garnishment was issued against the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company, through their agent at Topeka, Kansas. You are hereby notified that you must answer said bill of particulars so filed against you on or before the 15th day of March, 1907, or said bill of particulars will be taken as true, and an order of the court will be entered directing the garnisbee to pay into court the money subject to said garnishment to be applied upon the costs of said action, and the amount sued for herein. Hereof you will take due notice and govern yourself accordingly. W S, McClintock, Attorney for PaintC. Attest. K. L. O'NKIL, Clerk. First published Maroh 8th, 1907. en route to Ft. Scott. Miss Tillie Wellings underwent an operation last Thursday, and is still very low Misses Stella and Osie English entertained quite a number of their young friends at their home in the north part of town, last Thursday evening. Mrs. Reed Taylor and daughter Mary returned home from Hastings, Nebraska, where she went several week ago on account of the serious illness of her sister, who is still in a critical condition. Sunday was Quarterly Meeting in the A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom was present, delivering a very able sermon on Sundry evening. Rev. H. S. Vauvego, of Kansas City, delivered a very able sermon at 3 p.m. Booker Beaty in no better. Rev. Handy, P. H. L. D., of the Christian church, will preach in the Second Baptist church, Thursday evening. Rev. H. S. Vanzego preached in the 2nd Baptist church on Sunday evening. Mrs. John Logan, aged 32 years, died at the insane asylum at Ossawatomie, Wednesday Feb. 6th, of paralysis of the brain. The body was brought to Paola on Wednesday. The funeral was held from the 2nd Baptist church, Friday afternoon under the auspices of Rev. J. L. Woodson. The remains were interred in the Paola cemetery. She leaves two sisters, three brothers, two sons, a daughter and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. L. T. Ellison is oh the sick list this week. John Runnell of Frankfort, Kas., is visiting Reed Taylor's band this week. The band contemplates Liring him as leader. Willic S. Hobbs chertained a number of his gentlemen friends on Monday afternoon, in honor of Mr. John Runnell, of Frankfort, Kas. Hair growers and dandruff removers—1027 Kansas avenue. WANTED—A stenographer at THE PLAINDEALER office. NOTICE To the readers of the Ladies' Home Journal and the Saturday Evening Post.— I am a solicitor for the papers above mentioned, and respectfully solicit the privilege of sending in your renewals or subscriptions to one or both magazines. You need not send me money, but ask the publishers to give me credit for the 'subscription and they will forward me a card. earnestly request your hearty cooperation. My object is for the worthy cause of charity. Will give information on request. Very respectfully. MAGGIE ADAMS. Galina, Kans. 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. IN D Phone 26.9 Main Will J. Meadows, Furnished Rooms Special Attentiod Paid to Customers. S. J. Jackson Mt. [UPPER A, KAB] W. E. Jackson, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 604 Kensma Ave. - ae _ = = Sh ’ - = a o— _ oo. ' . 7 : on wae ae me Nene dartetoseomanan Ot * nee aon eo oe “a ¢ The Plaindealer ee THE PLAINDEALER PUB ,CO, 112 Kast Seventh street. NICK CHILES, Editor and Manager eo Matered at the Fostoftice at Topeks ne Sacond clave Mall Meticr FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1807 OURSULDIERS AT VT. RILEY. We visited Ft. Riley the prat week and found the Ninth Cavalry getting ready. A large percentage of those whore time will expire ber fore the return of the regiment are revenlisting; 9 few are retiring; ses- eral wall take their wives, Uncle Sam played a ebarp game with the colored regimenta this time by or dering the only four regiments in the States to the Philippines, at the same time thereby preventing thore who wished to re‘entiet from trans: ferring to regiments that would nave been kept back, ax there were several that wanted to transfer to keep from going, ‘The boys ire looking fine, Co A han organized a band, playing good music, Under a recent order all colored bands can have chief musicians, Cluef Gune gle, who has been with this band for twelve yeara past, wie transfer- red to the 12th Cavalry, He re- eonmended his firet avaistaut, J. MH. Thompeon to succeed bin, He will be the first eolored chief musician Uncle Sam ever appointed, Webad the pleasure of visiting and dining with Chaplain G, W. Praleau and wife, who are preparing to leave with the regiment. They are nively quartered at the fort, on Forsythe avenue, ina ten-room house, steam heat, electric light, and live in the peat style, A acholar, gentleman, soldier and Christian minister, he ie loved by the entire rogincnt. They will take a young lady from St. Louie with them, Mew Lau: Welch; also, acouk. Thetr furn ture, carpets, china tml wilverw ae will be stored until their return We were alnv the pucnt of Ci rpora Banks and wife. Phey are pickin; wp, Mra, Banksy wall atiy with he relatives until her huahimd return from the ielamd, REV. RANSOM DEFEATS JIM ChOoW. Tt waa hard task ww kilt dim Crow in the Legislainre, but thove who contributed to tte defeat can, however, reat easy fur at lvaat two years more, The Jim Crow bill for Wichita bobbed up one day, when [the only sontinel on wateh way Rev, J. 2. Ravsom: The Dill hid all but pavw. ed, when the reverend gat Duay, and when the smoke cleared sway he had succeeded in getting the Suns. torn to turn itdown, Res. Ransom has b en woneed ot favoring Jim Craw mbhoola becaun he ia connected with Quindaro, but this incident puts snend forever to such accusations, Had he favored auch he would have sab idly ly tu permitted the Pill ty pars, without uttering his theapprovat In mat tety pertaining to,the bent rterests of the ‘rave, there i not a more fanhfd}’ or honest worker to de foand than Rev. [ineom, ancl he has tne admiration and respect of the people wherever he gous. We need, more men like hin, LAWRENUE, KANo 3 Quarterly meeting was held az > 3 Luke A MOK church March 10. RS 1907; Kev J. M. Brown, pastor 13! No of conversions and netaina, : 3 Amount money collected, S20 3 No, communi, nesly HTS No, fall member, mtg Fall n cuhere thes quarter mg Vrobatious 7 ‘ ag Gloved congergnrs we sot I's ree paren pas | $ HUICHINSON, 145+ 3 bhe Peo ae ‘ worob ' se , whan tod wilted athen pe bia all is solicited. The programme le ae follows: 1, Overture, Orchestra and Piano. 2, Opening Address. W lvans, 3, Ineteumental Solo, Mrs EK. E. Morrie. 4. Vooal Solo, Mre. H. Wickliffe. 5. Paper, Dr, Jc M. T. Baskotte. 6, Bae Solo, Hl. V. Plummer, 7. Instramental Solo, Miss Lore na Saunders. 8, Vocal Solo,Mre, M.P, Johnson. 9, Reading, Mies Estelle Mulls. | 10, Solo, Edward Saanders. 42, Selection, by graphaphone. 12. Solo, Misa Beasic C, Plummer, 13. Piano Solo, Mias Alice Wilson. 14. Selection, by graphaphone, 15, iano Solo, Mies Evie Davie. Mabel V Plummer, president! Samuel Scott, secs Fred Plummer (reas. RARL DUNN, Pres, i, J. BRTTIN, Heo J. ¥, PIALEDES Steward, + : Afro-American : Social Club When at beasnre, Call and See us, We Strive to Fleare, *rHone 134, | 126 W.Dovaras. WICHITA,KS, EX-SLANE PENSION | will be asked for from Congress. Ex-slaves, do you want this nation to do what all other civilized nations have doue? ‘The ex-Slaves and their Chil- | dren should Support this movement Now fs the exact time to strike while the Negro as playmg an important part at Wash- rogton Our delegation is there, Send one dollar to help support our servants at Washigton, We must de heard send your name and dollar Get on the Hole Fer pasticulars, write, Rachel T. Michell, 916 La Rue Street, MEMPHIS — TENNESSEE KALLTHRIX PARLOR. HAIR @O0Ds, HAIR OR- NAMENTS, NEW PUMPA- DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, * FRI“ZES AND he MRS. M.L. FIELD, $1qQ KANSAS AVE. a INFORMATION WANTED OF 4 “ _ WILL DOUBTLY. Any information of Will Doubtly who wre lant heard of at Wybar¢, LT, will be thankfully received 1g hia Drotter, W. 8S. BROWN, Jbu4 State Street, %$t-4-15. Chicago, IL PSSSSHHSCOO SO GOOD OSSESEOS: ; FORD'S a Formerly known as 4 " ) OZOWIZED On MARROW”; } : ? : S pr grsquonere ne muey on cu $e wed STE Vantaa tes ¢ omerty Se eate A pmaieiand netit ¢ HER ce banianttns Lanett at teat S Fiskcs Aum Fe it uele atenleh at @ born, tarah. Kinky or curly alr wat? S intr at Path Sat bck” OE Roriia Hae Pounce ren ve @ these te tanita creneses etta cu thy OS herb teak makes ib ae Sarit t Sia eee ea A Semen att eat bh el Bian tae GEN asin, TN SR eds ry Se AE! ton alta nat an e ‘ ‘ ‘eo os: wai" t Ge nef 2 ! a! oP KANZIOST, CnC Mo IEE vd’ tate: toe. eae errno Sea : ——— HE STRUCK IT. Pommy'c Theeshis Were hisewhera wat Ke Could Geers. “There ts a sratimental Tommy in at moat every ecbocl,” eald Michael King of Lewiston as he leaned over the coum ter of bis cafe on Maio street and cut & luscious pumpkin pie “There was ene in our school when I was a doy. He was Tommy Frazier, and be was a mighty emart little fellow. but he never had bis lessons. He knew where every bird nested, where the May flow- ore grew tbe thickest and where the igh top sweetings fell Hret; but, bless ue be couldn't remember his lessone. fe was critical in many matters too He knew aii that was passing tn the politics of the state and vation, but ti was off in bis history lesson. One day be came In [ate and couldn't keep bu thoughts on bla book. On his way to echoo} be bad seen a big mud tartle by the alde of the track, and he bed to pot a big rock on him to bold bim til! aight, and ble anzlety lest the turtle should get away biinded bis eyes. He Boped that somehow the teacher woul pass bim over, Le listened to the oth er children reciting, with a big tmuc tortie crawling away before his eye! with a rock on bia back, but Aoatly th teacher's eyes fell on bim. “Tommy Frasier, what battle wa Lord Nelson killed 107° “Tommy was in despair, but he fous oe way. “Did you say Lord Neleon? he est 24 cautiously, **Yes' which battle? **Yes, certainly.” owell’ sald Tommy as the light o ftespiration broke over him—"well, qpecks It must have been bis last’” A Lesson From Files. It was In a country school, and I was hearing my little second reader ass, Tho lesson that day was & story about fits, thelr curious ways and habits. Among otber things the story ald that Sles always kept thelr faces clean and thea went on to tell how they rubbed their feet over thett heads, as could often be seen 5) watching them. The last thing 1a the fenson was the question, "What lessons ean boys and girls learn from the flee’ I asked the children to answer the question. Only one amall boy veo tured an answer, and that was, “Te wash our faces witb our Ce Carte — weer For an Uapert. “Hat.” sill Sherlock Uolmes, Jey after abeking bande with his bont and taking a hasty glince at the other guests, “your wife Ia Jealous of your “By George, Holmen, you're & won G@er| I've never told @ novl aboot tt and I don't belleve ste bas, How did you Sind It out?” “Merely, one of my wonderful de @cctions, my dear sir. It's very sim. 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Fz- inforitiation Addrasa’ National headquarters, sor Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. OurMotto, * Prompt Payment of Class, Jolin M, Wright, Pearl McNeal, Nat'l President, Nat'l Secretary, Ee ET TT EEE ET ETT : t New and Second ! :- ‘i, . ‘ a Hand Goods . ; & “ it " cot 1 Bosal i , : ; ' ; i ro ° i ay yinee MM J ul ANI PweegN, : bie Vaud Spawn re EN WASHING LON UWE HOLY BS cca wwe kw) 6 EMP ee te Cet 8M 2 YVWINITA, I. T. - Muse Georgia Rider was over from Claremore, 1. T., where che Is teaching schoul, to sisit her parents lest week, “Lee Hicks went to the Urand River vicinity Wednesday and will remain for a few days In Interest of bis health. Mrs. Salle Miller was called to Kan- san City Thursday on account of illness ‘of her daughter, Mre, Annie Peterson. Sickness has been se numerous for the past two weeks that we are forced to their namce ae follows: Mrs. Ebb. Hud- ley, Mre Jane Holt, Mrs. Amanda Mar: tin, Mra A. A. Hawkins, Little Bernice Hawkins, Mra, D licks, Mrs. Willlam Barker, Merv, Ben Beck, Prof, B. W. Knox, Will Fogg and Tyree Finley. Mr Joch Vann of Quindero, Kan, was In the city the past week on bust: oan. Ih A. J. Jordan of Wichita, Kan, ent several days In the city visiting tricnds Inat_ week Rev, Dobbins of Wagoner, 1. T, whe bas been assisting Kev. A. G. Washing: ton Ina revival at the Ao MB. church retuined home Monday Natural gay was the characteristh feature of the esening Monday in fron! of the Cobb Lote, the eorapany made « gral display as to sts certainty It wa turned on in full blast to a well crowde strat When Vimta gets her bricl plant, canning factory. another railroad the big powder plant then we wall hay} & fine city Rev CW Austin of Sanboy, IT was in the aty Monday on buaass, ‘Lh f the lime for the Negroes t como ty Vinita, eaperially shoe maker carpenters, painters, piper hinger plasters, dreas makers, aml also tailor come yuu will not be deceived A thrifty thriving hiltle uty, nee Ytown that cannot be impeached. Com Jone, come ull, wo have plenty of house to rent or sell, and to lease, PAOLA ITEMS. Mise Nether Herrington has a ehght attuck of lagrippe Varfleld Gurdon came home from Kan- sas City Sonday. Misa Leona Means is reovering fom an attack of lagrippe. Misn Maude Walla came down from Lawsenee Satunday noon, returning Sat arday evening Mis Bria Piyne is recovering fom & emvere cold Vis ‘Hille Welbngs Is better Mre Charles Hasting 9 very ack (Mex femme Osereuner colbrated be 6th buthday last Wednuaday eve, Feb 20th, yuite a nuinber of friends wer preent amd a ophasint tine was cn josel Mrs) Overshiner recived wom sery nie prosenta, imemg which wast gol wateh, a gutt from her busbant, Mr Clary Overshyner Theat scimen of the Ko of P Lane was prealnd im the A. M1 shinch Sunday at 2p om, hy Rey Shep pard. Mra, MOG, Peck atter a two week vint with friends and relatives returnes to her home In ‘Lopeha Saturday Tittle Virgina Woodson ix on the 410) lust tas week Doingy in “the Seond Baptist: church Teachers meeting of the Second Baptist Sunday school meeta on Monday even- Ing. Tuesday evening board meeting Wednesday * evening prayer meeting Friday evening church mecting unday LL o'clock a. 1a, subject “The High Priest ‘Within the Vale,” by Rev. J. 1, Wood: gon, Sunday 2 p.m, Sunday school. Sun- day 3p. m. Rev. Frank Durham, D D, of the white Baptist church will preach, Sunday evening 7:30 eubjat “Christ ca Trial,” by Rev. J. L. Woudeon, Ihe chureh and Sunday echool are pro: grossing nicely under the auspices Res, J I. Woodson ———— . A DELAYED OBITUARY. Honry Payne died at his home tn the rest part of town Sunday morning, Feb. Sed, at 2130 o'tok Mr. Bayne took his bod about Dec, 1 where be wrestled tn pain three or four days after which he gradually grew etronger and two dif ferent times was able to walk cuter go tu town, but on Friday, Feb. bbe again taken his bed. where Leaner anete wrestled fu yuri untal Sanday mognony at 2rlo oktok when the davis ya wee from on high Wwatal bas acho pains end cbled bin from bes earthly been toe a howe not made wath Lands tut eternal in the heavens Che deceasest waa 53 years old Jan, 14, 1007 We came to Paula from Mixauurd (wants yen age Le was not only a imentar but as earnest, faithful worker ta the Scee nd Trapthat church Abie a mendes of the deacon board, where he teok an meter part He wis ala a member and an ofl cor of the K, of I. badge | Me, Bayne b missed at the church, In the denon boars In the Ky of P Longe, in the community Jin generat, but most of atl in he nesses J in ins home by 9 loving wif) whe nnen |his tows Mt shurch Iie pow is vacant at home yan empty chair, Lut there } a now ‘taee amang the saints in beaver Resides a loving wife he leaves Uhre | brothers ant four sisters, two stey sons ant a loving mother who mour JJ his loss The funeral sirsnen conducte by Rev, Jf Woodson under the aus )] plea of the h. of BL tadge, were hel from the Second Baptist church Mor if das, bel att Phe remasne were lure ee. ane tery PO WHOM EE WAS CONCERNS Re it known aging p Gher is mow on ble in the ottice of tle pram tecartes Shamect County, Kanes, ashing far a pernsit by nell hutexteating tiquers meveneiin Phe TA HE NO 105 Kat nis ave tiene, in Ube Porth watdaf the city of Bap eha Sbawnee Lounty, Stiteof hansas, Tearing beet fur Sat mrday \pril eth pat, at ie oe oN WEE TEAS Dirst publish dl Mar tb ath, ber Mee Mi D i. i .D.L.awrie, ' -railor and: Cleaner Iouite and Trousae maidy to Order | PANTS #490 lo @lz , SUITS #15 te 45 212 Fassets Stu pT. 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Banks had a paralytic stroke Thursday night. Since that time he has be n unable to be out. Mary Dunton and Mary Miller, of Sabetha, visited with relatives and friends here, Sunday. Mrs. Tyler Ellington, and son Walter, of Atchison, are visiting John Miller and family. Rev. Davis, pastor of the A. M. E. church here, and the Rev. Mrs. Friend, the evangelist, of Kansas City, are running a revival in Sabetha. Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Isaac Baker and wife, died Sunday morning at 4 a.m. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, Rev. Todd officiating. James Hunn is very sick. PLEASANTON, ITEMS. Harrison Motten left Friday morning for Iola, Kansas. Mr. Irving of La Cygne, Kan. moved his family here last week. They will occupy the G.W. Arnold property. We are glad to see Mr. Carter and family here again. Rev. J. R. Ransom was with us Saturday and a portion of Sunday. a great deal toward removing any pos Mrs Bettle Dabbs received her benefits from the Knights and alldies of the Orient last week. Tom Smith was out in town Saturday on business The musical club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kines, Tuesday. Mrs Cora Smith is on the sick list. Preston Blass is home from Jola We are proud to say that Miss Eva Plitchett, the only cubed girl in the high school, ranks first every month We only hope she will remain ahead Louis White returned to his home in Butler, Mo., Monday, after three days visiting with his uncle, R. I. White. Mr. Charlie Dabba is at home. Miss Lillian Moore left Sunday for Independence, Kan. A surprise party was given on Rev. Barnett of the A M E. church, Monday night. The Literary was well attended last Thursday, but to make it interesting let all the young people come out and take part in the program. Miss Sophia Smith was very sick last week, but is much better at this writing. Little Bette Austin, who was quite sick, is able to go to school again. PRAYER What is prayer? Prayer is in constant supplication to a higher being. World without earnestness attached to them is not prayer. World without faith of that being fulfilled is not prayer. I heard a humorous story about a Negro slave and the ash hopper. She had probably heard it said or read what so ever you ask of God, he will grant it. She had been commanded to move the ash hopper out of the yard, which was impossible for her to do without first emptying the ashes which took a long time to do it. She did not come to go to so much trouble so she concluded she'd ask the land to move it, and she did. The next morning when she woke she was anxious to see it in the hopper had been moved but she found it just as she left it. Then she scratched her head and said, Just is expected" she simply did not have faith in God or else she would not have said, "Just as I expected" but often it is at the case to day that we say words in an attitude of prayer but we have told that "works without faith is vain" then let us when we pray have these three elements in our minds, humanity, earnestness and faith. Why should we pray first, because cool prayed and He is our example. Also because He taught us how to pray and has commanded us to pray Again, He says, "Man ought always to pray and not to fright," and again He says to Watch and pray that ye enter not into temptation, for the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." Second, because prayer is the most important way we have of communicating with God. When He greater than our earthly father, says "he that cometh unto me I will in no wee cost out," also He says "ask, and it will be given, seek and ye shall find, look and the door shall be opened unto you." In much as an intent looks to parent to teach us, so should we look to our heavens for things which we need. Third, pray gives us strength. We are all aware that we can do nothing in ourselves all of our aid and assistance come from him and we should three times a day and often get our strength in our we will not fault by the way. We have power if we do we have that good and glorious it. OTTAWA, KANSAS turned from a visit to Independence, entertaining two large audiences in the Second Baptist church there presided over by Rev. C. Leal. They report that the work is fostered by a well experienced leader who has been there for ten years, and success borne of persevereance is the evident result. Services were well attended at the Third Baptist church despite the inclement weather. The pastor preached a persuasive, instructive morning discourse on "Faith Obtained" and in the evening on the New Creation Finance nutted $13. Rev J. L. Washington also visited St. Scott last Tuesday. Preaching for Rev. Matt Jones and his people at Shilch on that night. Some sickness is yet prevalent in this city. FORT SCOTT, KAN. On Tuesday evening, March 5, quite a pleasant surprise party was given by the Mariam Tabernacle No. 20 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Maxie, 411 Ransom St., in honor of Mrs Maxie, then past chief. She was presented with a handsome silly bevy spoon and other presents in honor of her faithfulness. At a late hour refreshments were served after which all departed declaring they had spent an enjoyable evening. Those present: Mrs. Bessie Hall, Mrs. Lucy Moten, Mrs. Julia Jenkin, Mrs. Mary Collins, Mrs. Ellen Tolbert, Mrs. Emma Bright, Mrs. Beanie White, Mrs. T. Copeland, Mrs. France Motley, Mrs. Grace Barkett, Mrs. Laura Coyhouse, Mrs. Anna Wutherpoon, Mrs. Jane Craigler, Mrs. M Wooten. The visitors were: Miss Ethel Copeland, Miss Cattle Binkley, Chotop. Miss Yula Gareche, Baxter Springs, Mrs. Marie Brown, Mount City, Kan. Miss Lazzie Payne is on the sick list. There was an old folks social given at the Laboran hall on last Thursday evening, Much 7. It was attended by a large crowd and everyone seemed to have an enjoyable time. Mrs. Battice Smallby has been sick but is able to be out again. Mrs. Maria Brown of Mound City is in the city visiting her daughters, Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Moton. Rev Scott of Salila Mo. is here helping Rev. McCray in his revivals at the G. M. L. church. Rev. Allen of the M.L. church held a rally yesterday which proved to be very successful. He left this morning for conference which meets at Muskogee. L.P. LOUISVILLE, KY. The newspaper department of the M no American Council has received a number of clippings from the daily papers of Des Moines, Iowa, giving an exhaustive account of the protests made against the staging of "The Clansman" in that city. After a mess meeting was held at the St. Pauls V M children resolutions were passed denouncing the play and to building its performance. Such prominent gentleman took the lead in the movement as S. Joe Brown, Joseph Travers R N Hyde Roy Lanton Brooks and Roy O W Johnson and a host of others. The Des Moines Daily Register gave a soothing editorial on "The Clansman" utter which a committee appealed before the city council asking them to prohibit the play and the council passed an ordinance to that effect. The council says Secretary Joshua in Des Moines has done a great deal of active work and deserves the highest commendation. They have not only wished us well, but have been on the long line with their contributions. The Falls City Medical Association met last Tuesday night at the W M A building and heard a paper head on Amoris its relations to cataract in pation by the well known physician, Dr H H Blick. The paper was very generally discussed and the critics favorably commented upon his research upon the subject. After the regular routine of business it was suggested that an out of town doctor be invited to come to Homesville and speak to the Association and the public. A motion provisional and W M A估计 the president, appointed a committee to invite Dr H H Hunter at Lexington Bay to come to meet us by the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. the living of the city will be improved in the electors as well as help to the communities. Most different shores agreed and were strong that all new bigglott churches had well the number of work projects to be completed the building has to be the church for twenty If hope is to be as accurately all was and we nation's laws and policy. In the city of Boston with among the Americans. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Examinations concluding the work of the past term have been inogue all this week. The students are also contesting for places on the school's exhibit to be sent to the Jamestown Exposition next month. The interstate prize winner, "Barewell, Alma Matte," a beautiful piano selection composed and written by Miss Mabel Harding, a student of the harmony class of our music department, will arrive from the music publishers in Boston about April 1st. The outside cover will contain a fine photo engraving of Miss Harding- a fine specimen of the striking Negro beauty. Orders are already coming in from Negro music teachers, pianists and vocalists who live in all parts of the West, and who are anxious to push forward and encourage this talented Negro young lady. Judge Gio. I Wasson of Kansas City, Mo., a prominent Negro attorney, adressed the Forum, Sunday afternoon His subject, "Know Something, Do Something, and the Somebody," was exhaustively treated and was greatly beneficial to all who were fortunate enough to hear him. Judge Wasson is in age, knowledge, foresight and experience. Miss Maud Richardson, a retired music teacher of Kansas City Mo., will give the next scheduled recital to our students, next Tuesday afternoon, the 19th of March. The State Board of Trustees were in session last Tuesday, planning to take care of the large increase of new students who will come in next September to take advantage of the new trades, equipment and large facilities which have not made possible by the recent appropriation of $53,880 by the Legislature of the State of Kansas. PRES. B. F. ALLEN. The worth and possibilities of a race depend upon the quality of the men it produces. The many races of men that people the earth have each its own peculiar environments and opportunities. Sometimes we find these environments peculiarly disadvantageous, and sometimes otherwise. Our race variety must be classed with those which seem to be fate's especial victims on the score of difficulties and hindrances. Under the circumstances in which we labor, therefore, that we should be able to produce great characters in any walk of life should be sufficient evidence of our capacity. It is therefore a great pleasure to speak of one of those of the race who in spite of hindrances has been able to rise above environment to attain distinction in the scholastic world. Prof B. I. Alton president of Lincoln Institute Jefferson City. Mo. is a man who stands out in hold respect as one of the best productions of the race. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET HELL PHONE 2051 MAIN FVICK HOUSE 7 TO 1 A M 12 M to 1 P M 10 D PHONE 2051 M 10 T 10 P M PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON amining Physician of the Knights and Lords region. Special Attention to diseases of women and prince demise. In the District Court of Hawne County, Kansas. State of Kansas to the above named defiant him a commanding place among men of learning. You have only to visit the great school over which he presides to have the greatness of the man impressed upon you. Under his management, Lincoln Institute has grown to wonderful proportions. With something like an enrollment of two hundred and forty four when he assumed the presidency, the growth has been steady and substantial until today the enrollment is over five hundred by odds the greatest in the history of the school. The work being done in the various departments is thorough and substantial. President Allen is a graduate of Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. While a diploma from this school should be in itself a passport to the republic of letters and the scholars the world, he was not satisfied with what was given him there, and on leaving school he continued to live in his books, and also to do special work in some of the leading universities of the country. He has been engaged in school work ever since his graduation, serving sometime as a teacher in his Alma Mater then in Lincoln Institute as a professor of languages and literature, and then in the Georgia State College for colored in the same capacity, until called back to the presidency of Lincoln, which position he has held for five years with signal success. Under President Allen Lincoln Institute, has grown to be one of the most schools for colored youth in the country, and this good showing is largely the result of his own labors. He is neither one sided nor top heavy, but a man well rounded and even balanced. Of commanding appearance, yet gentle and pleasant, in any crowd he would be singled out as a man of distinction. He is a most grateful and pleasing speaker, with the style and manner of the scholar and logician, more than the orator. He is more than the orator, because the public, and general conception of orators seems to be word stinging associating. President Allen does not meet his audience thus, but in each quiet dignified sentence there is to be seen the birthmark of thought, on a pedestal of logic. He is just such a speaker as any cultured audience would delight to hear. In educational systems and cultures he belongs to that party that looks upon the mind as the noblest part of man and does not believe that it should be subordinated to other powers, but should receive a full share of training. He is also a disciple of industrial training, to the extent that every man should be able to live by his brawn as well as by his brain. President Allen is broad minded and liberal hearted and withal a model Christian gentleman, not by any means the least of the controls that make up God's modem brain, sure that any one who may have the pleasure of his acquaintance and the honor of his confidence, will find him sympathetic and kind of heart ever truly in word and deed to all the needs. The above is from an editorial in the Voice of Missions on February and means a great deal when it is known that this paper is an official organ of the great A.M.E. Church. We Want Business. We are destroys to have agents represent The PLANOVADER who means business. Please do not annoy us with letters unless you mean to do business and work energetically to build up a large subscription list that will be worthy of consideration. We are getting disgusted with so many people who write for agencies and that get sleep and use it effort to procure subscriptions. We are thoroughly disgusted with our clients and they lose them and so we writing us unless they send us money and make some for themselves. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS KANSAS CITY, KAN. Mrs I. E. Horsey, wife of Dr. G. E. Horsey, died at Douglas Hospital, between 1 and 4 o'clock a.m., March 11. No funeral arrangements have been made. Mrs I. E. Summers is steadily improving in health. Mrs William Ausborne is on the sick list. Miss Tora Garner is on the sick list. A two weeks revival meeting will be held at the A. M. Church and will begin Wednesday evening, March 13. Bishop Grant and a number of members of the A. M. Church went to Leavenworth Sunday to hold an all day meeting. Mrs Lucy Bell, formerly Miss Lucy Whitening, of Pueblo, Colo. arrived in the city Tuesday evening, March 3 and is visiting her mother and sister, Mrs Sadie Williams at 832 Freeman avenue NEWTON, KAN. Mrs Morrison of Lawrence Kan., is visiting her sister, Mrs John Anderson. Mrs W. C. Downing who has been very ill at her home for the past week is improving. The members of the A. M. E. church are preparing a very elaborate program for Easter. The N. L. G. Club met at the home of Mrs John Goodin. Every one seems to enjoy the club work. Law Frames who has been in Musco ge, L. L., is home again. C. A. Callie Anders who has had an attack of la gripe is able to be up again. Mrs R. L. Malone who has been sent must to her bed for eight weeks with lung fever is slowly on the road to recovery. Mrs I. A. Mayfield and family of Zion city, Ill, arrived in Newton last week. Most Anderson of Fort Madison, In, is in town this week. Ed Payne of Joppa was in the city visiting his cousin Albert Payne a few days. Roy McClam who has been assisting in a revival at Hutchinson is again among his people of Newton. Thet W. L. Sewing order met at Mrs Magaret Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Haze Petite who have been visiting in Chicago have returned Lawrence Jones Pullman porters on the Santa Fe invested in forty head of hogs. Mr. Jones is a business like voting man and will certainly make his investment pay. Posting Letter Mr. Wheat will it on Newton Sunday to hold public conference. SPRINGFIELD, MO Mrs. S. A. Campbell's office has been somewhat misspelled in writing. Mr. H. Mays of Lyons City is on ing home talks. Lost Wednesday afternoon the com- bines of blue Gabion chapel gave me the royal entertainments. The presi- dent presented the guests with lovely invitations. Mrs. O. Immon of St. Louis is in the city the guest of Mrs. Peterson in the south part of town. Mr. Lindsay Hogg is quite a solist. All who attended Smart Set Club last Monday afternoon enjoyed the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Bush has moved to their new home. N R South and wife spent a few hours with their friends, Prof A F Groune of Parsons, Knt Just Wednesday afternoon at his on of which he is employed in the mail service. Mrs Hays G. Haddish is on the sick list at this waiting is reported better BIGGINSVILLE, MO Rey to W Chapel of Kansas city moved his last work to carry on the same. He has begun his work on the cot of fourth and Morn streets. Mr R W Atkins of Kern of Iowa was in town last Sunday on a visit. Pint Jones of L Hono Okla is honoring relatives and has purchased one way nice house to shop back to 11 hours. I have been compelled to visit his house and brought a head of hair on the collar last week. I have had feelings expressed by her last Sunday being some of the subject has received Protect the Nail of Languages Mo to us in our city this week representing to Home Protector Association Mr Rory Davies is still on the sick DUNIAP, KAN ```markdown ``` James Bryce, M. P., can speak more or less perfectly in sixteen languages. Elphalet N. Potter, nephew of Bishop Potter, has purchased a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Alfred Dennett, who once owned restaurants in many cities from Boston in San Francisco, is insane in the latter city. William H. Baldwin recently finished his thirty-seventh year as president of the Young Men's Christian association of Boston. Judge Alton B. Parker is now fifty-two years of age. He has scarcely a wrinkle in his free and looks like a man who has taken life easily. A popular Japanese student at Harvard is Otohike Matsukata, a member of the baseball squad. His father was a former minister of finance in Japan. William Booth, commander in chief of the Salvation Army, began his ninety-third year on April 10. Mr. Booth was born in Nottingham, England, and preached his first sermon in the open air when not twenty years old. B. P. Harris of Topeka, the only living man who set type on the first paper published in Kansas, has been celebrating his semicentennial as a printer. For fifty years he has worked tirelessly at his trade and is still able to turn out a respectable "string." Dr. Jacques Bertillon, the famous chief of the statistical bureau of Paris, has written a volume entitled "Alcoholism and the Way to Light It." Drink, he declares, is likely to prove the ruin of the French race unless something is done to overcome the habit. Camille Pelletan, the French minister of marine, is noted as a typical Bohemian. He has spent a good part of his life in the Latin quarter, and even now, though compelled to live in the magnificent palace of marine, he frequently entertains his Bohemian friends. CURIOUS CULLINGS. This rather disheartening sign was displayed to the view of customers in a fab store in lower Sixth avenue, New York: "Boy Wanted to Open Oysters sixteen Years Old." The organ of one of the churches in Belfast having refused to work, investigation revealed the presence of a large cell in the exhaust pipe. It was of course dead, and there is no explanation as to how it got there. A Partialian who has been much annoyed by dums has connected his bell handle with a powerful electric battery and switches on the current of psychological moments. So far the police have declined to interfere. A large dock of quail settled down on Main street, Los Angeles, Cal, right in the business heart of the town. They were soon frightened away and sailed to toward the hills. The oldest inhabitant is trying to cudgel up a precedent for this unusual thing. Aerial dinners are now the fashion in Paris. M. Santos-Dumont recently gave one at which the tables and chairs were suspended from the ceiling by wires on the walked on stiles and the plates and dishes were raised on lifts. The guests got into their seats by means of stepadders. TIMELY TOPICS. An English railway expert is astonished to find that the "one idea of your railways is to 'get there'". That's why we build them.—New York Herald. No year will be better than this year to make a test to see whether Fourth of July cannot be celebrated without the needless killing of boys and girls.—Chicago, Record-Herald. Old New York is laughing at Brooklyn because the chief police officer of the united cities says he doesn't see any harm in playing Sunday baseball in isolated sections, meaning Brooklyn.—Cleveland Plain Dealer. The boll weevil caused a loss to the cotton growers last year of $50,000,000. The value of the birds slaughtered for millinery in the same period was possibly half a million. If the birds had been let alone they would have destroyed the weevils. It is a quiet economy we practice sometimes. — Brooklyn Eagle. LAW POINTS. If there is an express or implied notice to the purchaser that an agent has no authority to collect money, a payment will not bind the principal. (107 III. App. 82.) Where a contract receives the payment of $1 as its conf duration, it is valid, although the sum was not actually paid as it creates an obligation which can be enforced by the other party. (44 II. Iep. 665.) When a debtor offers a creditor a certain sum in satisfaction of all demands and the creditor gives a written acceptance of the same, there are accord and satisfaction, though the creditor states in accepting it that he cannot accept it in full settlement. (38 So. Iep. 102.) THE ROYAL BOX. There is only one woman adudral in the world. The queen of fortune is an admiral in the Russian navy. The Princess Victoria of Wales is said to make as fine World rabbits as can be produced, and the city is famously them. In a little and more time of but for a year with much the few it in the Russian fleet, the piece of the city is of the city. The first amber by glass on the first deserving school children shall in future be rewarded by a copy of his majesty's photograph. WE WANT 6,000 More Men, Women and Children to Read and Pay for THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Liberal Commission to Energetic WRITE FOR TERMS