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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Captain Macklin Testifies That Colored Soldiers are Innocent of Shooting up Brownsville. The testimony of Captain E. A. Macklin, Twenty-fifth infantry was taken before the senate committee on military affairs last week, in the Brownaville investigation. It proved interesting from the reason that he was shot by an unidentified Negro at Fort Reno, after the Negro soldiers were taken away from Fort Brown Macklin does not believe the Negroes were guilty of shooting up Brownaville, according to his story told on the witness stand. At the afternoon session Captain Macklin was examined principally as to his whereabouts when the shooting occurred and the evidence given by former Negro soldiers that they had been unable to find the captain in his quarters when Major Penrose sent them to arouse him. Captain Macklin said he did not believe the soldiers had come to his quarters. The shells which Captain Macklin picked up outside the garrison wall were put in his desk. he said, and were forgotten until after the battalion left Fort Brown. Search for later had been unavailing. Chairman Warren questioned Captain Macklin concerning the attack upon him at Fort Reno after the Browsville affray, when the captain was shot in the head, the witness said he was in doubt as to who did the shooting. "Officers of my regiment tried to make me believe the shooting was for the purpose of robbery." he said, "but it is my own theory that it was not." He said he believed the shooting had been done by a masked Negro; but that he knew nothing more concerning it. Corporal Knowles of Company B, Twenty-Fifth infantry is under arrest charged with having committed the assault, but Captain Macklin said the evidence against Knowles is purely circumstantial. TALE REFORMERS' BANK. Norfolk, Va.--The advancement of the colored people in the financial world is to be graphically portrayed in connection with the Negro exhibit of the Jamestown exposition by the United Order of True Reformers, of which Rev. William L. Taylor of Richmond, Virginia, is president. The headquarters of this order is at Richmond, where it operates a bank, department store, a theater and a real estate exchange, in addition to an Old Folks Home and an industrial institute. The organisation embraces membership of 80,000 Negroes, scattered over the land, and many of the so-called "fountains," as the braves are called, own valuable property in their respective communities. On the sixteere tract of land allotted to the Negro exhibit the True Reformers will er at a substantial building and throughout the exposito r season, will have it complete operation a moel bank, with a safe deposit attachment, and all the machinery, at all of officers and appurtenances of a first class metropolitan banking institution. They will handle the money of the concessionaires, each charge, issue money orders, drafts, bills of exchange, receive deposits from visitors and employees, take care of the valuables of people and may not want to carry the marmal, and in short, who may require such services. The True Reformer's book at Richmond is one of the strongest in the country, and during the panic of 1693 supplied a goodly part of the money that enabled the city officials to tie over the stringent period and promptly meet the obligations of the local government. R. T. Hill of Richmond, Va., is custier of this bank. This display will be typical of the thirty-three similar institutions conducted by Negroes in various sections of the republic. YALE. KANS. Mrs. Ward and Lillie Ward left for Omaha, Nebr., last evening. Mrs. Monday Hudson, Hallie White, Callie Lewis, Mrs. Alice Galoway and Mr. Bob Cain made a flying trip to Pittsburg Saturday. Mrs. Beard is still on the sick list. Mrs. Gamble of No. 11 camp died this morning, leaving a husband and four children. Mrs. ... of Curanville was the guest of Mrs. Nettie Hudson of Yale Saturday. Mr. Henry Dorsey and Glen spent a day in Pittsburg last week. Friends of the A. M. E. church will give a fair April 15-17. We cordially invite every body. See Misses G. A. Whitehead, Elizabeth Galoway and Laura Gilmore for tickets. FORT SCOTT, KANS. A great revival is in progress at the Shiloh Baptist church, conducted by Pastor Matt S. Jones, assisted by Rev. J. W. Armstrong of Ottawa. Up to the present 24 have been happily converted to the Christian religion Fifteen have been baptized and there are nine more candidates. The church has been greatly revived and the community made better. Rev. Armstrong is an able assistant in revival meetings, and any pastor would do well to secure his service. The Sailoh Baptist church is purchasing a lot adjoining the church property. All departments of the church are wide awake and doing excellent service. We have found Pastor Jones an untiring worker. The minutes of the Neosho Valley district association, after a long delay, will soon be ready for distribution. Miss Francis Hayes, who is teaching in Kansas City, spent Sunday with her mother. Mt. Zon Baptist church with the pastor as chairman of the building committee has let the contract for the new auditorium, beginning work with the hope of having it ready for occupancy on the first Sunday in May. The plans are Gothlo and it will be a handsome structure. Much crelit is due the pastor, Rev. Dalley, and members of the church for the faithfulness and patience manifested. Mrs. Dudley is preparing to entertain his daughters, Ethel and Gortrude, and their husbands this month. Ethel is a resident of Texas and Gortrude of Kansas City. Rev. Allen has returned from Muskogee, where he attended the M E conference. He was assigned to the M E church of this city. Mrs. Fentley of Chistop, who visited her daughter, Mrs. Bisset, has returned home. Mr William Holland will now about eighty acres of outwith spring. Mr. Arthur Drake and Mr. Guy Allison, who have been attending Moharry Mohost college, Netchville, Tenn., recurred home last week to spend vacation. Miss John Park of Mexico is visiting her master, Mrs. A. Cullen and other relatives. Mr Knights and Daughters of Fabri are buying a large hall, and are preparing to entertain the Council and Mentor and the Council and Pupsters, who will make their annual visit here on the 19th and 20th. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL. 44, 1907 Following the Color Line! Ray Stannard Baker Reviews the Atlanta Riot and Tells a True Story of the Outrages Against the Negroes. Hay Stannard Baker, who has a world-wide reputation as a keen investigator and a writer of wonderful power, has now taken up the subject of the race line in the South. In the April number of the American Magazine he has a searching, soothing article on the Atlanta riot which we wish every American citizen would read. Below, we quote partially his description of conditions which led up to the outbreak, and some of the results: Upon the ocean of antagonism between the white and Negro races in this country, there arises occasionally a wave, stormy in its appearance, but soon subsiding into quilatude. Such a wave was the Atlanta riot. Its ominous size, greater by far than the ordinary race disturbances which express themselves by lynchings, alarmed the entire country and awakened in the South a new sense of the dangers which threatened it. A description of that spectacular though superficial disturbance, the disaster incident to its fury, and the remarkable efforts at reconstruction will lead the way naturally—as human nature is best interpreted in moments of passion—to a clearer understanding in future articles, of the deep and complex race feeling which exists in this country. On the twenty second day of September, 1906, Atlanta had become a veritable social tinder box. For months the relation of the races had been growing more and more strained. The entire South had been sharply annoyed by a shortage of labor accompanied by high wages and, paradoxically, by an inere sing number of idle Negroes. In Atlanta the lower class—the "worthless Negro"—had been increasing in numbers: it showed itself too evidently among the swarming saloons, divers, and "clubs" which a complainant city administration allowed to exist in the heart of the city. Crime had increased to an alarming extent; an insufficient and ineffective police force seemed unable to cope with it. With a population of 115,000 Atlanta had 17,000 arrests in 1905; in 1906 the number increased to 21,602. Atlanta had many more arrests than New Orleans with nearly three times the population and twice as many Negroes; and almost four times as many as Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city nearly three times as large. Race feeling had been sharpened through a long and bitter campaign. Negro disfranchisement being one of the chief issues under discussion. An inflammatory play, "The Clanman," though forbidden by public sentiment in many Southern cities, had been given in Atlanta and other places with the effect of increasing the prejudice of both races. Certain newspapers in Atlanta, taking advantage of popular feeling, kept the race issue constantly agitated, emphasizing Negro crimes with startling headlines. One newspaper even recommended the formation of organizations of a union institution of the Ku Klux movement of reconstruction days. In the clamor of this growing agitation, the voice of the right number of white people and industry, self-expecting Negroes was of no interest. A few minutes of both race wars the impending storm and sounded a warning—to no effect; and within the week before the not the citizens, the city administration and the courts all waked up together. There were calls for mass meetings, the police began to investigate the condition of the low saloons and dives, the county constabulary was increased in numbers, the grand jury was called to meet in special session on Monday the 24th. But the awakening of moral sentiment, unfortunately, came too late. Crime, made more lurid by agitation, had so kindled the fires of hatred that they could not be extinguished by ordinary methods. The best people of Atlanta were like the citizens of prosperous Northern cities, too busy with money-making to pay much attention to public affairs. For Atlanta is gowing rapidly. Its bank o earings jumped from ninety millions in 1900 to two hundred and twenty-two millions in 1906, its streets are well paved and well lighted, its street car service is good, its skysorapers are comparable with the best in the North. In other words, it was progressive—few cities I know of more so—but it had forgotten its public duties. Within a few mouths there had been a number of crimes of worthless Negroes against white women. Leading Negroes, while not one of them with whom I talked wished to protect any Negro who was really guilty, asserted that the number of these crimes had been greatly exaggerated and that in special instances the details had been over-emphasized because the criminal was black; that they had been used to further inflame race hatred. I had a personal investigation made of every crime committed against a white woman in the three months before and after the riot. Three, charged to white men, attracted comparatively little attention in the newspapers, although one, the offense of a white man named Turnadge, was shocking in its details. Of twelve such crimes committed by Negroes in the six months, preceding the riot two were cases of rape, horrible in their details, three may have been cases of attempt, three were pure cases of fright on the part of the white woman, and in one the white woman, first asserting that the Negro had assaulted her, finally confessed attempted suicide. ```markdown ``` On the afternoon of the riot the newspapers in flaming headli es chronicled four assaults by Negroes on white women. I had a personal investigation made of each of those cases. Two of them may have been attempts at assaults, but two were palpably nothing more than fright on the part of both the white woman and the Negro. As a instante in one case an elderly woman, Mrs. Martha Holcombe, going to close her blinds in the evening, saw a Negro on the sidwalk in a terrible fright she screamed. The news was telephoned to the poli estation but before the officials could respond, Mrs. Holcombe telephoned them not to come out. And yet this was one of the "assaults" chronicled in letters live in high in a newspaper extra. In short. About before the root was in a condition of extraordinary nervous tension. At though study of the psychology of this man, as of many others, would unoubtedly show that that the chief cause was undoubtedly fear-fear on both sides. the sort of panic fear that strikes out blindly, not knowing or caring what it hits. And finally on this hot Saturday half holliday, when the country people had come in by hundreds, when every one was out of doors, when the streets were crowded, when the streets had been filled since early morning with white men and Negroes, both drinking—certain newspapers in Atlanta began to print extras with big headlines, announcing new assaults on white women by Negroes. The Atlanta News published five such extras, and newsboys cried them through the city: The whole city, already deeply agitated, was thrown into a veritable state of panic. The news in the extras was taken as truthful; for the city was not in a mood then for cool investigation. Calls began to come in from every direction for police protection. A loafing Negro in a back yard, who in ordinary times would not have been noticed, became an object of real terror. The police force, too small at best, was thus distracted and separated. In Atlanta the proportion of men who go armed continually is very large; the pawnshops of Decatur and Peters streets, with windows like arsenals, furnish the low class of Negroes and whites with cheap revolvers and knives. Every possible element was here, then, for a murderous outbreak: the good citizens were far away in their homes; the bad men had been drinking in the dives permitted to exist by the respectable people of Atlanta; and here they were gathered by night, in the heart of the city. And finally a trivial incident fired the tinder. Fear and vengeance generated it: it was marked at first by a sort of rough, half-drunken sort of horseplay, but when once blood was shed, the brute, which is none too well controlled in the best city, came out and gorged itself. Once permit the shackles of law and order to be cast off, and men, white or black, Christian or pagan, revert to primordial savagery. Crime had been committed by Negroes, but this mob made no attempt to find the criminals: it expressed its blind, unreasoning, race hatred by attacking every man woman or boy it saw who had a black face. A lame boot-black, an inoffensive, industrious Negro boy, at that moment actually at work shining a man's shoes, was dragged out and cuffed, kicked and beaten to death in the street. Another young Negro was chased and stabbed to death with jack knives in the most unsebe ably horrible manner. The mob entered barber shops where respectable Negro men were at work shaving white customers, pulled them away from their chairs and killed them. Cars were stopped and inoffensive Negroes were thrown through the windows or dragged out and beaten. They did not stop with killing and maiming: they broke into hardware stores and armed themselves; they demolished not only Negro barber shops and restaurants but they robbed stores kept by white men. Sunday was quiescent but nervous—the atmosphere full of the electricity of apprehension. Monday night, after a day of alas and of prowling crowds of men, which at any moment might develop into mob, the not broke forth again in a suburb of Atlanta called Brownville. In the Brownville not our Negroes were killed. One was a Continued on Page 4. NEGRO DOUTORS AT JAMESTOWN! A Modern Hospital Will Be One of the Features of the Great Virginia Exposition. Norfolk, Va., April 4.—The progress of the colored people in the science of medicine and in hospital management will be shown in a highly comprehensive way in connection with the Negro Exhibit at the Jamestown exposition. A small building is to be erected, in which there will be an emergency hospital under the direction of colored physicians and attended by colored nurses. Emergency cases will be given prompt attention. In the hospital will be exhibited a modern operating room containing appliances, instruments and apparatus for first aid to the injured; anatomical models, normal and pathological; special appliances for dressing wounds; apparatus for sterilizing such instruments and apparatus. In rooms adjoining the operating room will be shown special hospital charts, displaying clinical records of patients, together with such other hospital data as are kept by trained nurses; jars and cases containing specimens of surgical and pathological interest; displays of normal pathological, histological and bacteriological preparations; and of electricity, as applied in therapeutics and surgery. The collection of photographs will be particularly noteworthy. The executive committee having in charge the Negro exhibit, has appointed the following well known colored physicians as a sub committee to arrange the details of this special exhibit in medical science and hospital work: Dr. A. M. Curtis, Washington, D. C., chairman; Dr. Dr. George C. Hall, Chicago, Ill.; Dr. R. F. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. W. A. Warfield, Washington, D. C., and Dr. Joseph J. France, Portsmouth, Va. The marvelous progress of the Negro in hospital management is admirably shown in the successful conduct of such notable institutions an Provident hospital at Chicago and St. Louis, Freedmen's at Washington, Citizens' National at Louisville, Cottage Home Infirmary at Decatur, Alabama, Douglass and Mercy at Philadelphia, and the school hospital at Tuskegee. The government and kingdom of God gets authority from and all its power from God, which will make it a better dominion and a great everlasting kingdom. For these things God will judges because men have shielded the evil by giving them a mock trial from justice. Men invested themselves with power and bent others to the ignorant, to the innocent, and to the intelligent ministers and Christians, in order that they might propel and enthrall the people and take away the prince of God from God. Whenever men become tyrants in office, or become malicious characters, then they are apt to rule the people whether they be preachers or kings or any other persons of trust, and there also who have made a habit of burgling, simply for a few pennies. God is angry because he has not been obeyed. John Haughton. Junction City, Kens. WASHINGTON, D. C. The country is watching Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan. Mr. Roosevelt is the foremost exponent of the doctrine of federal supervision of railroads; William Jennings Bryan, the greatest man of his party, advocated government ownership of railroads. Mr. Roosevelt seriously opposes this view, and Mr Bryan under political expediency, shifts somewhat his first position and now advocates government ownership of trunk lines only. Mr Bryan, as we understand him does not advocate immediate action for the requirement of ownership, but postpones this necessary action until the time is up for the undertaking. Mr Roosevelt behaves in immediate action for the control or regulation of railroads thinking that the time will not come when it will be necessary for the federal government to own the railroads. In this discussion Mr Bryan is far ahead of Mr Roosevelt and perhaps, the only solution of the problem, as Mr Bryan contends is government owner ship of railroads. Certainly, the prim elipses of federal supervision and regulation, as now urged by the President mean, sooner or later (GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP) in other words, the natural consummation of federal or governmental regulation is government own ership. It has been urged by the President and his friends that the policy advocated by Mr Bryan will prove fatal; but if that be so, the policy of one is as fatal as that of the other. One is postponed, but in effect is the same, as the other The whole controversy, the whole scheme, was conceived, not for the good of the American people, but to further political ambitions, which have no their terminus the White House; Roosevelt for a third term and Bryan for a third try. The American people are not the objects of this effort to reform Something must be done to save the people from the power of the trusts, but that something must be done wisely. Each step in the effort to relieve the situation must be taken calmly and carefully. Crude impetuosity will have to give place to wine statesmanship and the best talent of all that is best in the nation must be brought to see the pressing necessity, and then action must be taken toward the proper restriction, and finally toward the purchasing of the great railroads of the country by the government. This is Bryan's view and it is the view which will sooner or later be adopted. Young Men's Christian Association work among the colored men of this city is gaining space. On last Sunday afternoon Hon. Wm. T. Vernon addressed the association upon the subject, "The Two Talent Man." He showed how the ordinary man, that is, the man who has but ordinary ability, must do to get on in the world and reach the top. On this occasion he was the real orator, and he made the best speech since he has been in Washington. Men of ideals and of achievement, it was indeed good to be there. --- Another man has been initiated into the "Ananian Club" by President Roosevelt. This time it is a king of finance, the greatest railroad magnate in the world, Edward H. Harriman. Mr. Harriman says the President begged him to contribute to the elections of 1904. He states very openly that he gave $50,000 toward the election of Mr. Roosevelt and his friends and aided in raising the sum of a quarter of a million Mr. Roosevelt denies this, calling Mr. Harriman a liar. But yelling liar makes no answer, and at one time the American people would have thought it unbecoming in a President of the United States to use such biting epithets. It may be some of them think so still, and some day we hope they will register their belief in this sort of thing. In the meantime, Mr Harriman has many people believing he told the truth to his friend when he said the President begged for money. So say the Beast, this country is becoming very sensational and we are inclined to think that the world looks upon us with curiosity with a President fighting the trust power and at the same time begging them to make him President. We would this were not so. In the eyes of the nations we are not the America of all. Senator forker has announced that the defense of the battalion of the 2d regiment is abased, and the committee has adjourned until April 10th, when the people of Brownville will appear for the government. This is the part of the investigation in which we have especial interest in the persecutors and prosecution will try under very different circumstances from those under which they are in the "drum head" investigation we resulted in the wholesale discharged the colored soldiers. Then might spectacle actions of Drownsville will meet Senator Loraker of Ohio upon cross examination, and he will separate falsehood from truth and out to shred the tissues of law upon which impunity lynched the innocents. Up to the present time the men who wronged the soldiers by believing them guilty of "shooting up" Brownsville have repented and they now say they do not believe the soldiers guilty. What does the President say to this? Is the President now convinced that he was wrong, and will he do his duty as a man and reinstate the sokkers? Will he revive the once famous 'square deal'? We anxiously await the coming of the brave Tevans. We want to hear what they have to say and see them wither before the merciless cross examination by Senator Foraker. Watch the tide Friday evening of last week Miss Mamie Powell Burrell gave an illustrated production of 'Bun Hur a Tale of the Christ in the Metropolitan A M E church one of the most representative ministers of the capital Miss Burnall read these wonderful lines with a charm and touch which marks her as an ablestest of trust charm and beauty who puts into her work that higher intelligent apposition of the fine artist which this praises her to be. She told the story of wronged youth, imprisonment of early mankind breaking of family ties, loss of wealth and power separation from mother, spets and friends the deserts destiny for saving upon the man who had wronged him in his early manhood of the longing to again come face to face with his kin of his triumph in the famous christian race over Massalla, the man who had brought upon him all his war how he regained his fortune and his station and rank, of the birth of Christ, the part he played in the great pamphram of human events, how Christ blessed Bin Hui and finally how Christ restored Bin Hui lyrical mother and sisters to him in purity and the ascent of Christ unto His Father, God, after he had given His admonitions to those who behold Him depart If General Lew Wallace could have heard that young and beautiful woman reading the lines of his great creation, he would have realized how perfectly sublime was his gift to man. Miss Hurrells reading was a revelation, and inspiration and a joy to all who heard her. And that magnificent audience of 2,500 people who were blessed by being present to hear her, we are sure, join with Bethel Literary and Historical Association under whose auspices torsical Association under those auspices genuine pride in and appreciation of this sweet child of genius. --- And the report goes out from the White House that a wonderful conspiracy has been unearthied which had as its object the undoing of the President. How melodramatic, how startling and how weird, how Rooseveltian and withal how spectacular and nonseasonal. How exalted is our nation Senator Nathan B. Scott of West Virginia, according to latest rumor, is to feel the torture of the "greatest man who has ever lived in the tide of times." Senator Scott is what some reformers would call a "reactionary." However, he was fighting for his country when some of the wild reformers were unborn. Senators Scott and Eikins are of the old guard, and they will not allow the great principles for which they have fought for a lifetime to perish before the onslaught of revengeful impunity. P H. TWISTER FEMININE COSTUMES The Dutch feminine costumes are too complex for words. The women's costume is a trifle too complex for verbal-the concentrated feeds. Enough can be description, as feminine belongings usually are; but the white lace cap which covers the head from eyebrows to nape of neck and from ear to ear, curving out in rounded wings on each side of her cheekie is always a conspicuous and inventable portion of a woman's attire. It may possibly be that on Sunday this cap is a trifle whiter or stiffer or dainier than on week days, but the difference is not very apparent. The ladies assure us there in a vast difference in the quality of the net and the amount of handwork employed, but the lens made no special note of that. In shape and outline the camera finds great distinction between these caps and those of Katwyk or Marken or oie Leu, but between bunday and Monday caps in Volendam it records none whatever. For the rest of the costume feminine Holland asks above all things, apparently, a very flat, narrow chest, surmounting enormous hips, and Volendam is no exception to this fashion rule. The invariable black "best waist" of the elder woman is usually brightened by a square sake of lighter color and material, and the dark apron or overskirt is topped by six inches or more of gay plaid, or bright colored blind, worn over an understitch of dull blue striped or black material and uncountable patties. About heavy, dark red coral heads is fastened by large silver clips, and the number of rows the size and quality of the heads are matters of feminine pride. Here hair is not the glory of women in Holland save perhaps, at Mellen. It normally blides, and at Vulcan it quite close and entirely covered by a tight fitting thick silk cap, covered by the skin of white face. The younger fist the tiniest tool due to the young, so old enough to wear dresses and the caps the exact counterpart of their grave mothers, no less full of skirt or narrow of chest, but much gayer in color. A group of tiny indians in a stiff breeze on the dike resembles nothing more than a swarm of butterflies. From "Volendam, the Artists' Village," by Morence Craig Albrecht, in the March Scribner. PHYSICAL EFFECT OF CHILD LABOR The increasing interest in child labor ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Consult me about Topeka Real Estate and Kansas Wheat Land. Lots $18 up, $6 down, $2 each month. Just the thing for ambitious young men with ordinary income. CALL OR WRITE G. J. JONES. 429 Kansas Avenue Topeka, Kansas reform is strongly reflected in the March Woman's Home Companion, which contains a department of child labor information officially furnished by the National Child Labor Committee. The important question of physical injury caused to boys and girls by child labor is treated in part as follows: "Laymen usually underestimate the physiological importance of the play hours of children between the ages of ten and sixteen years. Work during this period of life in factory and workshop has the effect of causing excessive fatigue in certain groups of muscles. This fatigue results in muscular degeneration and the assumption of certain faulty attitudes which are at first habitual, but later assume the place of the normal, leaving the child more or less permanently deformed, and to some extent incompetent. These deformities are to be regarded on the one hand, however, not simply as disfiguring, but as interfering with wage-earning capacity later on, or as monies to health and the normal tenure of life on the other hand. The work of boys is for the most part done in the standing position. This work usually constitutes an apprenticeship for work to be done in the same position as journeymen adults. A very frequent result of such premature and excessive toll in boys is the breaking down of the feet, which results in what is popularly known as "flat foot." Under these circumstances it is seen quite frequently in its severest forms, and then often results in permanently forbidding the continuance of the trade learned as a boy. "The girl, on the other hand, does her work in the factory in a sitting position, as a rule. The effect now is frequently the development of what is known as 'rotary lateral curvature of the spine'. This result in disabling the expansive power of the chest, crowds the heart and lunge abnormally, and even affects the capacity and shape of the palvin. For this reason it is well known that severe cases of lateral curvature result in bringing the tenure of life far below the average by its effect upon the heart and lungs. The deformity of the palvin has long been known as being productive of serious harm in the maternal function. "While these deformities do not occur in the greater number of soiling children, they are known to be particularly frequent among them. And the harmful effects of these deformities are greatly intensified by unfortunate home environment and improper nourishment." In arranging the plate and fields for crops this summer do not right to plant an acre or two of roots for the dairy cow. Nine roots as the so called "kow roots," mangles, turns up and even potatoes make an acceptable change from the more concentrated foods during the winter. Most of these roots need not be planted till after the winter. If course, none of the plants with an acre of roots, since they are composed of water, but that is where their roots lie, they serve as a bit more to The soys should be well bedded both for comfort and cleanliness. Still fed cows average higher in total yield of milk and fat than those at pasture. Some herds give more than one pound of milk for each pound of dry matter in the food. Milk consumption is increasing faster in the United States than butter con- sumption. The cost of milk production is said to be greater in 2 year olds, decreasing gradually up to 6 years. ROOTS AS FEED DAIRY NOTES Topeka, Kansas PUBLICATION NOTICE: In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Thomas Perkins, Defendant, State of Kansas to said defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been said in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, Julia A. Perkins, whose petition in said case was filed in said court on the 1st day of April, A. D., 1907, that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 17th day of May, 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 stated in said petition. JULIA A PENKINS, Pliff. J. J. KING, All'y. BOB BOSS, Pres. @SCAR BOULETTE,ne AL. BOODRGS, Business Mgr. OLYMPIC CLUB. OLYMPIC CLUB. Home <i>Phone 7265 Main</i> Old Baltimore Ave., Kannah City, Me BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chas. Smith ..... Sam Farbrough Beebe Childers ..... Ed. Tipken Matt Beilen ..... Bair Joune TANKAGE FOR GROWING PIGS The big packing houses of Chicago and Kansas City are turning out a product called tankage, which is being largely used as a supplementary feed for farmers in the west, says the American Farm World. To test the value of this product, Director Burnett of the Nebraska station fed three lots of hogs on various foods using tankage with two. Lot one was fed soaked corn; the other two lots were fed soaked corn, one lot receiving 6 per cent tankage and the other 10 per cent. It was found that the cost was always lessened by the use of 5 per cent tankage while the feeding of 10 per cent tankage was not so profitable. Five per cent is equal to 280 pounds of tankage for each 100 bushels of corn fed. The pigs which were fed on soaked corn were in a dry lot. Those that were fed on 5 per cent tankage and soaked corn were on alfalfa pasture and those fed 10 per cent tankage were also on pasture. The cost of alfalfa was not figured in any of the experiments. The net results of the experiments showed that the hogs fed on corn alone cost 25 per cent more than those fed on corn and 5 per cent tankage. The gains of those fed on corn and 10 per cent tankage cost 10 per cent more than those of lot two, while the gains of those fed on corn alone cost 14 per cent more than those fed on corn and 10 per cent tankage. The use of tankage makes very rapid gains and materially shortens the fattening period. Professor Burnett says that it is profitable beyond doubt to feed tankage along with corn to breeding or fattening pigs. In this experiment tests were made with pigs fed on tankage and ground bone to ascertain the effect on the bones, and it was found in every case that these feeds added greatly to the strength of the bones. time to secure daily records; nor is this necessary if it is simply desired to obtain a reasonably accurate estimate of a cow's performance at the end of the year. An approximate record is sufficient for comparing one cow with another or for determining whether a cow is up to the prift standard-C. B. Lane, United States department of agriculture. A Farmer, a Pipe and a Load of Hay. Next time Farmer William Fox of Burlington, N. J., takes a smoke he will carefully note "where he is at" when he strikes the match. Recently he filled his pipe for a good puff. It happened that he was on top of a load of straw on the road. The match ignited the straw and the farmer had to wramble lively to save his life. The blaze quickly enveloped the dry straw and lux, in order to save his wagon, unhitched the horses and overturned the load, which was consumed in a jiffy. MARRINGE RATE PLR 1 00. A very striking feature of the report is the fact that the year shows the lowest proportion of marriages of men who were minors since 1848 and of women since 1850. In every 1,000 marriages only 43.8 of the men were under 21 years of age. The number in 1890 was 77.8. Only 551 divorced persons married during the year, and the previous three years giving 479, 522, and 578, respectively. In twenty cases divorced men married divorced women. The general tendency to raise the age of marriage is borne out by the statistics, which show that the mean age for men was 28.58 and that of women 29.38. The births for the year numbered 929, 293, a rate of 272 per 1,000—the lowest since records were taken. In 1870 the rate was 15.3; in 1900 it was 29.6. The figures for the typical East and West end metropolitan boroughs are instructive. Per 100,000 women aged 15.45 years there were 15,631 children born in the East end boroughs, as against only 6,950 in the West end boroughs, but of these numbers there died in the first five years of life 4,670, or 260 per 1,000 births, in the eastern area, as compared with 1,681, or 248 per 1,000 births, in the western area. The general death rate—162 per 1,000 persons—was the lowest on record. Among the deaths of 1805 were fifty-eight of reputed centenarians—eleven men and forty-seven women. Influenza claimed 6,953 death, or a rate of 204 per 1,000,000 population, the average or the five years having been 294. In the year under notice spotted five causes seventy-one deaths. SOME EASTER RECIPES Drawing Mottoes on Eggs—Take a quill and use melted lard for ink. The dye takes no effect on the lines or letters traced in grease, and they are consequently left white. Calon Eggs—Wrap the eggs carefully and tightly in bits of bright colored caloao that you think will fade. Boil for half an hour. Paterns and colors will be transferred to the egg shell. Coloring With Onion Peel—The eggs may be wrapped tightly in the peel of red onions, or they may be put into the water with the onion peel and boiled for half an hour. While the eggs are still hot from boiling, take a little lard on a rag and rub them all over, then polish, and they will have a much better appearance. The Easter dyes sold in all stores at five cents the package, give some beautiful colors, and one has only to follow directions on the package. Egg shell hankets—Break the shell carefully in the middle; clean and even the edges as smoothly as possible. With a sharp darning needle, make four equivalent holes in the edges; take the narrowest ribbon that comes, or bright colored cords of wool or silk, and draw through the holes, making small bows or knots on outside of the shell, and fasten them with a stitch on top where the ribbon crosses. Line the shell with pretty pink cotton, and fill with tiny candies. Or, take the shell when finished and fill with layers of cotton batting and soak the cotton with water; on top of the wet batting sow rape or mustard or cross seeds; hang in a warm, sunny corner and keep the cotton moist. If this is done a week or ten days before Easter, the little basket will look very pretty with the tiny leaves and ten drials hanging over the edge. Any fine seed that germinate quickly will answer. TEDIOUS WORK. Dairying entails tedious work during every month of the year and every day in the week, early and late, but no industry on the farm gives such satisfactory results, which is demonstrated by the large number of farmers who are annually being added to the list of dairy men. The dairy farm provides a market for the products grown, and the dairy farmer need not utilize anything that can not be grown on the farm. Dairying gives the farmer great control of his operations, and the work is also educational. It leads to the use of better stock, and the farms are gradually being depopulated of the sorb cattle which have caused so much loss in the past, the pure breeds rapidly coming into one over all portions of the country. If tests are so conducted as to teach farmers the actual cost of the product they will add to the value of the high-record rows. F Mr. Weller, Sr., Dickens, famous character who advised his son Samuel to beware of widows, could see the sixty eighth annual report of the registrar general, which was issued yesterday, he would look up the section dealing with the remarriage of widows and find there matter to refreeze his heart. --- In the marriage market the demand for widows has been on the decrease for many years, and the analysis for 2000 shows that the rate of decrease is a declining. And this applies also to the marriage of widowers, as the fall in wedding table shows. PLEASANTON. ITEMS. Harrison Morton left Friday morning for Loh, 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. Ben, J. R. Ransom was with us Saturday and a portion of Sunday. A great deal toward removing any post Mrs. Battie Dabbs received her benefits from the knights and allies of the Orient last week. Tom Smith was out in town Saturday on business. We are proud to say that Mrs Evie Plitchett, the only colored 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. J. White. Mr. Charlie Dabbs is at home. Miss Lillian Moors 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. Mrs. Sophia omnia was very sick last week, but is much better at this writing. Little Bertie Austin, who was quite sick, in able to go to school again. PRAYER. What is prayer? Prayer is an earnest supplication to a higher being. Words without earnestness attached to them is not prayer. Words without faith of their 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 care to go to so much trouble so she considered she'd ask the Lord to move it, and she did. The next morning when she woke she was anxious to see if the hopper had been moved, but she found it just as she left it. Then she scratched her head and said, "Just as I expected." She surely did not have faith in God or else she would not have said, "Just as I expected." Too often is it the case today that we say words in an attitude of prayer but we have told that "works without faith in vain." Then let us when we pray have these three elements in our minds, humility, earnestness and faith. Why should we pray? File this here on God prayed and he is our example. Also because He taught us how to pray and has commanded us to pray. Again, he says, "Men ought always to pray and not to not fail," 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 was cast out," also he says "ask and it shall be given, seek and ye shall find, knock and the door shall be opened unto you" inasmuch as an infant looks to its parents for its daily needs, so should we look to our heavenly Parent, by faith, for things which we need. Third, prayer gives us strength. We are all aware that we can do nothing in ourselves; all of our aid and assistance comes from God and we should three times a day and oftener get our strength answered so we will not faint by the way. Do we have prayer? If so, do we not that great and glorious gift! SPRING ISLD, MO Miss N. A Campbell who has been somewhat indisposed is now allowing Mr H Mapora of Kansas City is coming home folks. Last Wednesday afternoon the mem hour of Blue Ribbon Club gave one of their royal entertainments. The pres- ident presented the guests with lovely refreshments. Miss O. Turner of St Louis is in the city the guest of Mrs Paterson in the south part of town. Mr. Ernest Hilgis is quite a solitary. All who attended Smart Set Club had Monday afternoon enjoyed themselves. Mr. and Mrs. Bush has moved to their new home. Good music, sweet singing, clever dancing and high-class comedy Every Friday Night An entertainment especially for Ladies and Children. New faces, Songs and dances every FRIDAY NIGHT ANY SEAT IN HOUSE 154 LOCAL, NEWS For fine ice cream soda, go to the Capital pharmacy. 312 Kansas ave. The Capital Pharmacy dispenser cool soda water. Call when you want to be refreshed. Mrs. Charles White leaves Sunday for Denver. Mrs. Marcus Owens of Kansas City is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. Will Brown of Lawrence was in the city Wednesday on business. Miss Martha Johnson is ill at her home on Washington street. Messrs. G. W. Hamilton, Andy Jordan. Simon Jordan, Captain Keynolds and Rev. G. D. Olden attended the funeral of Col. James Beck at Wamego. Kans. Wednesday. Mrs. John W. Sampson is ill at the home of her mother on Filmore street. Mr. Joseph Thompson, who has been ill for several months, remains quite ill. Mr. and Mrs Campbell, living on Lane street, are the parents of twin girls, born Tuesday. The City Federation of Women's clubs will meet Friday, April 26th, at its usual place. All members are requested to be present. Business of importance. Mr. Harry Brand of Argentine, Kansas, died Monday night at Kansas City, Kansas. The remains were brought here for burial. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brand and nephew of Mrs. Emma Gaines. Rev. D. Smith, pastor of Asbury chapel, has begun the sixth year of his appointment. Seven were baptized and united with the church on last Sabbath. Tuesday night a large number of the members and friends gathered at the parsonage and surprised the pastor and family with a number of good things to eat, which were gratefully received. A surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. I., H. Slaughter Tuesday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of Miss Lydia Slaughter. Numerous games were indulged in, and bounteous refreshments were served in dainty style. All present highly enjoyed the occasion and washed Miss Lydia many such happy surprises പാളിക്കുന്നു Hon. W. W. Fisher, who is collecting exhibits for the Negro building at Jamestown, Vt., writes from Colorado that things are looking bright, and that the exhibit will start the world. "When Tom Drison and the Negro had invented nothing, he had," writes Mr. Fisher. "You cannot tell what the Negro is doing until you investigate. I have found inventions by Negroes from a match safe to the most complicated machines ever constructed." Before returning, Mr. Fisher will visit Colorado Springs, Denver, Louisville, Pueblo and Grand Canyon. Mrs. William Jackson was called to Wichita on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Charles Shoots, who is not expected to live. Mrs Smiley and two daughters returned Monday from a week's visit with relatives in St John. Mrs Ben Bailey of Kansas City visited in Topeka last week, the guest of Mrs. A. chie Bailey. Mrs W. I. Jamison and Miss Fannio Foster spent several days in Kansas City last week. Mrs Gaitha Page entertained at cards Wednesday afternoon, complimentary to the visiting ladies in the city. Mr Ed Williams of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly a resident of this city, is spending a few days here with old friends. The Phi Sigma girls will reet in a called meeting Tuesday night with Miss Nancy Matley. Mrs. Archie Bailey accompanied by her daughter, Miss Bessie, has gone to Colorado Springs for her health. The Ladies' Shamrock club met with Mrs. T. Byrd and spent a jolly afternoon, Mrs. Parks and Mrs. Lucas were welcome guests. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs Burns April 16th. Excelsior Art club met Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. William Wims in North Topeka, and were pleasantly entertained by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Albert Sallabury, 413 E. First street The Phi Sigma girls held their last meeting at the home of Miss Jennie Buthanan and quite an enjoyable time was had. The next meeting will be with Miss Ethel Burge, Fourteenth and Van Buren FIRST AFRICAN It is expected that our services will be enlivened by good music in the future. The members of the choir met Monday evening and took steps towards reorganization. Several new members will be added, Miss Cora Shields will entertain the sewing circle this afternoon at her home on Van Buren street. There was a most enthusiastic meeting Sunday morning. Numbers of earnest testimonies were given and many renewed their covenant, while all felt the blessedness of the hour As the work on new building progresses our members seem to become more alous in raising means for the purpose of carrying on the work They take great pride in their efforts. Our collections have not been less than $30 for month past. Everyone praises the appearance of the building, even though it is so far from completion. Rev Carr delivered an interesting sermon Sunday evening. The Thursday evening mee ings are pretty well attended, but there is room for much more improvement. There is yet too much business done on the Sabbath day that might be attended to Thursday night. The Missionary Union met at the church Monday and worked on their quilt, which, when completed will be sold and the proceeds used for missionary purposes. Your attendance is respectfully solicited, and a welcome awaits you at any service ST JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. The monthly commotion was largely attended last Saboath and enjoyed by many of the faithful Rev J. Frank McDonald, D. D. editor of the Western Christian Recorder, was present and assisted in the service. At 7.45 p.m., the output was recalled by Dr. McDonald, who well-earned a careful service to an interested audience. The lecture on Monday evening by Dr. McDonald on the subject, "The Negro Woman of Tomorrow," was a gem of thought and an overflow of elcquence. The lecture should be heard by the masses all over the country for in it is found much inspiration to higher things in life. The sewing circle was entertained by Mrs. Phebe Atkinson Wednesday afternoon. A very pleasant after noon. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. The Ladies' Aid society held an afternoon meeting with Mrs. L. Adams yesterday. Many were present and a permanent organization was effected. One week more and St. John will be out of debt. On Sunday, the 21st inst., the final reports from all clubs and captains will be in and the mortgage will be lifted. The great Jubilee concert Wednesday evening promises to be largely attended. The music will be furnished by the old reliable jubilee singers. If you wish to beat these songs in their original sweetness, do not fail to be present. any of the best people of the city have bought tickets to attend. Special music by the choir Sunday morning and evening The pastor will occupy the pulpit morning and evening. You are invited to worship with us. Brilliant Statesman and Race Leader Assinated in Oklahoma. When the news came Monday that Col. James Beck had been killed in Muskogee, Ohla, a pall passed over the Negroes of Kansas, and a hope that it was a mistake was expressed on all sides. It was true, however, and the race has lost one of its noblest leaders and humanity a staunch, tried and true friend. Col. Beck was employed by the railroad company as boss of a gang of men who were getting out stone The colonel reprimanded the cook on account of his not keeping the ```markdown ``` kitchen clean, and went to his tent and busied himself with his work. But Poole, the cook was not sat isfied, and sneaking up to the colonel's tent, fired, killing him instantly. Col. Beck was one of the most widely known men in Kansas, having served the state as deputy oil inspector under Governor Leedy and in the days of Lewelling, be filled an important position at the Kansas state penitentiary. In 1898, when the nation had been attacked by a foreign foe, he answered his country's call and enlisted in the Twenty-third Kansas Volunteer infantry, and was made lieutenant colonel of the regiment, serving about eight months in Cuba. In 1900 Col. Beck edited The Colored Citizen, a paper published in Topeka, that espired the cause of Populism. In all his dealings Col. Beck was a fair square and honorable, and he lied a thing, to the right, he would stand up and fight for it to the end. Col. Beck moved to Oklahoma about two years ago and wrote where he had operated a successful steam lance, and was considered one of the best business men in the city. He was a thirty-seed degree Mason, and Past Grand Eminent Commander of Prince Hall Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, Kansas and jurisdiction Col. Beck was a useful man, a wise and far-settling leader of his people, and in their councils he will be seriously missed. He was brave and courageous and "a more manly man never lived" than Colonel Beck. The world will be better for his having lived in it The remains were brought to Wamego, where the funeral was held Wednesday. He leaves a wife, a brother and two sons to mourn his untimely death. The bereaved have the sympathy of the people all over the state. TO SUBSCRIBERS. THE FLAINDEALER, collector in the next few days will visit Osawatomie, Paola, Leavenworth, Ctauute, Atchison and other cities in Kansas. Save your money and be prepared to settle your account when called upon. James Thomas, of Kansas City, is visiting in Topeka this week. He is a first class gentleman, and a host of friends were glad to greet him. Mr. Bert Buckner left Thursday night for Denver to an indefinite stay. Rev. John A. Gregg or. lovworth visited parents here this week Mrs. Price Thomas is visiting Kansas City this week. Mr, Nelson Fisher died of paralysis April 9th, at Denver, Colo., age 69 years. His remains were brought here for burial. Funeral services were held at East Hill church. Interment in Topeka cemetery. Mrs. R. S. Christian entertained the Oriental Art club yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. S. E McCarroll, 505 Leland street. It was a delightful affair, and those present were royally entertained. The next meeting of the club with Mrs. C. G. Fishback, 1201 Buchan an street THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. Our Jubilee Singers sang to a crowded house at the First Congregational church last Sunday evening. Tonight they will render a special program at the First Christian church The students in carpentry and mechanical drawing are making most satisfactory progress. They are making dressers, washtands, tables and many other useful articles of furniture This week we have set out 100 small evergreen trees. From time to time these trees will be transplanted to the permanent campus, greatly enhancing its natural beauty. The Glee club, under the direction of Mrs. J. D. Ballentyne, will give a concert in the chapel next Friday night. April 17th. Vehicles will meet the 730 car. Come and bring your friends. Rt. Rev. Abram Grant, presiding bishop of the Fifth Episcopal district, will deliver our commencement address, May 29th. Everyone should endeavor to be present to here this distinguished prelate. Principal Carter and Mr. J. H James, one of the leading Negro farmers of Kansas, spent Tuesday in Oskaloosa visiting Mr. George Jones. Mr. Jones is the fortunate possessor of 230 acres of fertile farm land, a large portion of which is under cultivation. While in Oskaloosa Mr. Carter and Mr. James visited the colored public school of which Mr. H II. Thompkins is principal. Mr. Thompkins is striving hard to do his part in the elevation of our rare A MONEY MAKER. My scheme brings me from 85 to 50 per day every time I operate it, strictly legitimate. No capital or investment required. Anyone can work it successfully. Full instructions for operating it made for only 50 cents. Address. W. J. FARRIS P. O. Box 7, Langston, Okla. Please mention this paper. Mrs. Ella Ridley, who has been ill. or several weeks past, is much improved in health N. P. Dudley, commercial demonstrator representing the University Medical society, of Heidelburg, Germany, is in the city for a two months' stay in the interest of the work OTTAWA, KANS Services were held by Pastor W. P. Green at the A M E church last Sunday as usual. Members are devising plans whereby the church and parsonage can be required. Services were likewise well attended at the Third Baptist church yesterday, covenant meeting and the ordinance of the Lord's Supper were attended with spiritual fervor. The pastor had announced that special efforts would also be launched for the cancelling of back debts, some for six years or more. Accordingly $80 was raised by his efforts and influence for the stated purpose. The Afro American Gun Club is making rapid strides and there will be some noise heard from the report of their fire arms in pigeon shooting practice soon. The Ottawa Black Gun vs Osawatomie Giants baseball teams are scheduled to clash for honors at Osawatomie on April 20th. Messrs. O. W. Torrence and W. C. Rich of McAllester, I. T., are canvasing their beautiful wares in our town this week. They are vendors of beautiful picture frames and from all appearances their work will stand the test. WEIR CITY, KANSAS Mr. Frank Washington lost both his horse and cow on the last Strayed or stolen. Mr. Alfred Hitter was in Wear the 2d R. C. Chatman and Mr. B. P. Barton purchased the lot formerly owned Mr. Whiteker, April 1, on West Mary star maying in cash $10000. Mr. and v. Calvin Stuart were April- tooled the last sum in April, 1907, by finding a nine cent girl Mother and baby are doing none. Mr. and Mr. K. K. that have returned home from interne- ture, Kan. Mr. H A Williams and on Sil Ramey have come home on a suit from Independence, Kan. The temperance people who dominated (1. J. Knightor for mayor of the city had a last rally on the list, in the way of a lecture at the opera house. JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION NOTES The accommodation for visitors will be ample and the rates will be reasonable. Mr. I. W. Wright, the wealthiest colored man in Norfolk, is putting up an elegant hotel to cost $20,000. It is to be called the "Mt. Vernon," and will have all modern improvements. He is also adding several rooms to his beautiful cottage by the sea near the Exposition grounds, which will be open to guests. A group of business men are planning to erect a hotel adjacent to the Exposition reservation, to be called "The Brighton Beach Hotel," and to it will be attached a pleasure park for the entertainment of our people. A long list is being made up of the many comfortable homes in this city, Portsmouth and Newport News, where preparations are being made to accommodate from one to ten persons. Music, vocal and instrumental, by the best Negro singers and composers, will be among the prominent features of the Exposition. The chosen selections, varying from the reminiscent folk song to the modern classic, will be rendered from time to time, and Negro artists of national reputation will appear in special concerts in the great auditorium of the Negro building, on the second floor. Orchestral and choral music will be provided for, under the leadership of acknowledged masters of melody. Prof Kelly Miller of Howard University, whose pamphlets and addresses on historical and sociological theses have made his name a household word from ocean to ocean, is preparing a series of charts illustrative of the status of the American Negro in relation to his population, geographical distribution, intellectual requirements, mortality and the social aspect of his presence in the Republic. The problems emphasized by the draft of the rural Negro to the cities will be worked out graphically. Prof. Miller's exhibit will be peculiarly interesting and instructive to the student of the common conditions which affect the Negro in this country. The leading business man of Norfolk and virtually will close on the 26th—the opening day of the expedition. The inaugural will be a gala oration. President Roosevelt will be in attendance, to gather with the governors of many states and their official staff. The colored visitors will be numerous on that day. Concessions are being rapidly contracted for those who wish space for business purposes will do well to apply all once to the executive committee. Virginia's educational institutions will make a magnificent showing. Prof Robert Baldwin has been doing some special work in putting this exhibit in such a plaint and satisfactory form. HICKMAN, ARKANSAS. Mr Nick Childs, Dear Star—I am in receipt of you, of the last inst., with statement showing a balance due you of $3.00 to August, 1907. I think that about right. I am very sorry to that I am short of money now, but a endeavor to do the best I can at time. Enclosed find $1.50, which I will help you some until I can pay balance, which I will do at my earliest. I will certainly pay it (1) cause I owe it; (2) because it's a New paper; (3) because you trusted me; (because I believe in race pride. Thanking you for past favors and trust you may continue doing good business, respectfully, C. PARR. March 30, 1907. WICHITA. KAN. Editor Plaindealer: Please send the everywhere. I say everywhere, because your paper goes everywhere. We are still in Wichita. We are a little disfigured but still in the ring. We are trying to do our duty to everything with which we are brought into contact. Now that spring is here we feel more life. The churches are all going and especially the second Baptist church. The Second has had a gloomy sail for a year or two, owing to the popular Searchlight and its editor. The law has been called upon, all contrary to our will, but it appeared that that was our only hope. We appointed a committee to see and settle things with Mr. Miller, but he is one of those kind that cannot be reasoned with hence we resorted to the court. The trial of Mr. Miller and Alex. Hutchinson was tried in March and they were found guilty of libel. Another case is pending against Mr. W. N. Miller that we are waiting to see what the court will do with it. Rev. S. M. Hall is going on in his usual quiet way looking after his work, and preaching the Gospel with all the soul he has. The public is beginning to think that Mr. W. N. Miller is a fuss-seeker, as he has written ugly things about others in the past. We are frank to say and every one who knows Rev. S. M. Hall who is now pnitoring the Second Baptist church (one of the beat churches in Kansas) will say he is a fearless preacher and in fact he is a man with pleasing qualities. His work here in church and out is commendable. It is said, "There has never been a preacher in Wichita like him." We enjoy his preaching and conversations. When you come to Wichita visit the Second Baptist church, Wichita and Elm streets. Everyone is convinced that Mr. Miller has overstepped his bounds. He has been given a libel in case number one and we entertain no doubt that he will be compelled to take some in case number two. Rev. S. M. Hall has been here nearly four years and he is just the same today. The white pastors, the chief of police and mayor of the city were asked to look up the truth in Miller's career and offer their search reported it was true. Mr. Miller continued dodging this. If he knows so much why don't he come up and tell it Rev. S. M. Hall there every time, writing "Ready," Mr. Miller continues to ask the court to put it off until you are in it! LEAVENWORTH JAP Mrs Bettie Thomas, who have been very ill, is convalescent Mrs Hattie Henderson is seriously at her home on Ottawa street. Mrs Lattie Childers died suddenly at the home of her brother, Clay Hahan, on Third avenue, Tuesday of last week. Mrs. Henry Greene was the hostess at a grand reception given at her residence on Walnut street, in honor of Mrs. Eliza Scott, M. A. M. of St Mary's Court No. 7, H of J. The handsome rooms were beautifully decorated with cut flowers, ferns and potted plants. The guests of honor was presented with a beautiful white apron trimmed with gold braid by the ladies of the Court, the presentation address being made by Mrs. Hill, after which a splendid repast was served. The ladies departed for their homes after having spent an enjoyable time. All pronounce Mrs Greene a charming hostess. Those present were Meadames Gilmore, Bettis, Ellott, Holly, Hill, Richardson, Wills, L. Greene, S. Greene, M. Williams, S. Williams, E. Scott, Jennings, McKennis, Quarrels, Hazelwood, and Caulisly, Misses H. Lott and O. Holly. Mr. Samuel Franklin, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Laverworth, died at his home on Ottawa street, Saturday of last week. Mrs Vina Clay is quite ill at her home on Kickapoo street. Mrs Hozie Loliver, who has been ill is rapidly recovering. The teachers of the Lincoln and Summer schools attended the N.E.A at Houston last week. Roy Harris of the Sunflower Baptist church is holding a very interesting revival. He is being assisted by the various ministers of the city. Sants and Tr users made to Order PANTS $350 to $12 SUITS $15 to $45 Pare a , . i ' ‘ = dt my lea ee f 4 wo -, ae Int os WG Low- t tHIZ“ZBS AND Mow, Nauns Amtin, of 0 age Ait nnn City, ba here ot ending ber mother, ) Mee Wuftkin a MRS. M.L,. FIELD, the soldiers guilty, What does] qe re tn mt sea nme ————_—_ee eesss—“—SSSSSS 2 The Plaindealer es THE PLAINDEALER PUB ,CO, . 112 Bast % senth Street NICK CHILES. Editor and Manager @atered at the panini Topeks ay eet oles Mall Mate ¢ FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 1007 Wastas cox. Apa bo =H aly h BM. Tyler, a Co ambit, Oy Sayre, fa sppornted Auditror the Navy Dopartinent to nuccerd William WW. Brown, who rengned hie lt e to acc pt Another al €1,000 Jers in the departnent of juetics. The question of yrving Sylar federal oft -o hae been under eo aut eration by the presifent pric tieatly allwintr. Le is one of wo de grove whom tne premedent had in mind upon one of when he afesaied to bestos eome feborl ellice an Ohio ‘The oifices of Surveyor of Custome un Cineinnatt wnt Colleet. orof Tatra Revenne at Polote, were ineng th ee conatlered Phe situation in Ohis wis Laroaghly eanvasetd, but there win a decide | Opposition to wring b Negro anh promancyt peeitin at those under conanleration, FOLLOWING THE COLOR LINE! Contiaved from Page 1 pecent, industrion, though toud- talking, citizen named Fambro, wha kept a small grocery store and own: od twohouses besides, which he reate ed. He had acomfortable homo, & wife and one child. Another waa an inoffensive Negro named Wilder seventy yeara old, a pensioner asa soldier of the civil wir, who was well epoken o1 by all who knew him. He waa found—not shot but murdered by a kutfercut in the abdomen--iying in a woodshed back of Fambro‘’s store, MeGrudear, brick mason who eirncd $f 3 dy at bis trade, and who hal Iai) aside enough to earn hiv own home, wae killa while under arrest by the po lice; and Robinson, ain rid astitane Negro carpenter, w14 shot to death on hin wiy te work Mucaliy im ro- fog after the riot. And after the riot in Brownsy [He what? Tere wits 0 surtspespecting community of hint-workig Ne. groes, disturla ag ar me, pet ite au honest diving. How did the to affect whem? Wall, tae doin ort ized them, set them lock tar yet. Not only wore tia men halted ory several wounded, lat waty of t ¢ eitizcm were m jul Neatly eve y family had te go te the Tiwyere whe wad tot the thebe cae Withostmoncy da hed Ee sae the lutte omes teat oo ha setel et mat Bag orimones typ oer Uh ame other wasted >) dothoee 2 sak doe elites : tom med ot oss abated i is visiting relatives sod friends in Emporia, Mre. Margaret Stewart of Tols, lan been viniting het eietcr, Mise Cora Harold. Mon, Nick Chilew af Topeka, was in Emporia lint Tharsday, gree tug fend, Me Ktolia Batfkine retarted to herschool an Argentine, Sanday, after a week spent with hee mother. Mev Veremiah Halize of Crocker Ky ,iedn the city, stopping ttle eis grandmother, Mie. [Lurttson. His tamily will arrive an the neve future indthes will anoke Eiaporte there home. Hey Wo. Blake. potor of dames Bapttet Ghorch, howe gone to Aawtence, to Help te breeds abuer vices Mra, peau ban been vintting bor sister, Mre Ales, Austin, it Bur bianygumne, Kas Mase Laura Pane of Dunlop, bar the city for a short time, Mie G.oA. Wallis in very fectite aed conti ed tae her rao. WVosdey Level wan badly burned Saturfay, with hot tar. Reve Maddictunof Cray, atrivc? patunday evarang and wall pret Mtethe Scoot Chistian chile et panday at Hl ated 7 30, Mowe Mary Glenn ae conteg hit Ing a vieitte Topeka neat week. KANSAS CITY, KANS. The tewhers of the Eut Side pave a great banquct in honor of the other profe-sional men of beth vides, at the Compton hotel, Iset Friday night. Prof, J. D. towser was tosat master, introducing ten «stoasters,”” who entertained those present with both wisdom and wit. Dr. S. H. Thompson opened the discussion by a paper on typhoid fever, This was a fine artule and wan ably diacunsed by the doctors present, Perhtpa the beat apeeot of the evening waa the one made entircly imprompta by Prof, G. W, In the Court of Toyeka, bhawnee County, Kaneas, McCortd-Kistler, Corporation, organ'2zcd apd exiwieg and dang bus bas uncer ana by the virtues of the Law of the “tate ef Kal aaa, Plant vs 1. PL sime, Defandare NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. Veuwilbtake notice that on the Stn alay cf Pebiaaty, 1907, the above ramed plat ods bubet pa - tewuss apeimst you in tre .bove catia Court asking tor pr dgaen yrtinst you ter 80g g3 tor merchar - duse sald and dtelivered to yeu» your ‘pee al mstant aed roqnest, au teatin de couse ctths proceediny inthis case gurnshmert hos beer isa dagatest the beykot dep he h aie aa oy Bee Tat ey apo tetn, ube st they niadea - aoroter pet Sit ideane yu Yooeetah fid tacye — aout ay Grisham, The concensus of opinion was, that the brilliant Professor contd not have been inore eloquent had he taken weeks to prepire it. The fact ic that Prof Grisham is always prepircd for vreh talk on any aubjert. After much apeoeh making the caterer eorved vacuin « thous repiet. tab ad cetired, more echt me defy bitte treed Nev York's © 400" had their Wirt MeArheern biter on, there Marcy Dele, aca, there tea enetal war waging between Mie Sttty yreant Pehl adthe Uunamans for ba tere ship Kearse ing, Wawa, ako baeate lowler aaoag the varbagated { suo”, bat there i not und never hae teen any envy or fretion, On the Liat od socnil events of Last week wscthe reprompiin inact given By Mis POU. Beatly at their be sate tial tesptemers th hater of Mera, Jimisow ond Mae Poster, tes bers ww Topeka, Kins Altheagh tle ren doended all day, the at tor of the hextens was not damped Ot ephoning her inet ations he meahel vise timber ot daerda There wore wedos, diteta and) aceititions; fat ihe gen of the eventng war the sous by the Moret sisters, wits theagh iasaenized, have net tod ther torner identity, not soul thum. Phe atin pourud, bat Ue house tied, aad not until retterl- mente and terdy geod uighte di the happy onve within teslize the diveomtorts without, Come agin, ladus. Our doors are always o} et to such charming representatives ite yf there, | ‘The Firet Baptiet church, onde ‘| ibe able management of Hev. Boron t had a large olese for immersion Ise riSunday. There are revivals i Mimany of the churches, and muc! e | good is expected, “} Sumner High is praoticing for ©l basket ball content with Weeterr a University, to come off inthe nea : folare. h| Maes Evoha Balfkine hae returne e| from Emporia, where she was calle r [to her vick mother, =] ‘fhe Olympian lab was most de €]1 ghtfally ontortainel by Prof. Ge King aud wife, last Friday evenin, Theyrofessor contd not get bac from Heltun, but his amiable will and Prof. GK Porters spon provel charming haste snes, Mr. Milton (olane wath be he: tu the Uipmyian Wain Cla ne | irilay night, 6 the demndenee « | Weeley Pemex ind sife. e The weent Republiewn enese ~[hingdacod many alice reakers | 7 the Pal Among them are Meas | Ait 4 Wh'son, Dorey Gree : j ieee Lobnaran, ete, tor clerher iy i aod BR bbakbarm for ste | Contmmaniven, And yet there a - mhere, ‘ Dros. fh bho anpren and wet Ee wre ght wa ae dinoer Ee ayer San tev, i hares of the ches Some thir toby, Dangl + Vaden Ate Le tee teres af ae wor bts Mo , + % ‘ ' KR , 3 . al ‘ aAaboos . sro Veint bbtoeday 1 ww new raached ue that Sena ar ‘Thomia! Conour, our tine friend, had dud fo San Antonio, Tezas, ‘The sews leuvecd like wild Bre and every heart DO YOV CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? If Not, Why Not? The Knights and Ladies of the Crient. A ERA CLR ELIS BICIAR Y : Peo Naas ede 5 . tyne Meoh dos liw tenn 1 «i . Ma af bs 1 fi Hoypwrtay and bpu te . a) ee 3 ‘. J, JOHNSON J. W. ANDERSON. a Per prsctor Phinter, rs . Puons 860. 311 N WASHINGTON AVE, JOLA, KAS 5 OL tt AAR AA a al hn hed wea bleeding with sorrow. The many readers of Tam Peatyprat xe remember that Senstor Connor pave tothe Negroes of this city three magnificent temples of worship, conting 15.000. The good man seemea to love and vare for hie oppreaeed and lean fortunate brother and the Negro rice, yes, the entire Ivtman rae, loses one ot their trues: friends. ——- HLAWATUEA KANS, Mies Ets Deacon aed Moe Mary Denton of Sab tha were recent vies iters incour citys Mase Judes Cod ter and Miss Sense Dorkinesront 6 fury days bat week with Mowe Abay Sian tera | Mi, Gfarence abtea and Garney Thoin visited theit parca t 8 few diya Lasn aecks Pie aeaing citele met walt Stn trearge Pobre Peake. _—_——— K ANS VS CLEY, BANS Yuu batienteres cine teet tt the wou ubbousef fre b Ve B aot ad aternas ag erin ett ng lassen fect by tes, 8 We Viale, tho Poly ing egitessergsested Mea. te uedere Moe th Unter ra a Mrs MOG “Matisse Ve a de inal. Green, Mes Vane vid sles taths, Dhey ara ceprenga steces t) tie state fetervtan Pas elt wil hod ils nest ae ting with Mes DP Bratley, The lessor will ba aabeid dary WOTDENS he Metropolitan crcle was large teetiagy and good collections, ‘Fhe + + a meeting with Mts. Fry was very wel! attended, and at Mrs Humes’ was excellent in point of the abundance ot the delicasies served. At meet. ing at the church Mr. James Garoe carried the whole circle to the ic cream parlor and served them. Th following delegates were elected « the state federation: Mra. Me Matthews, Miss B. Rossen, Mra E A. Wilson, Mro EF. Calaway, and C Patterson At an election dinne this club cleared early twenty do! laura, although other larg: churche had dinners also. Mos D. Ceump was burned Thurs day. Mes Johnson passe 1 avay Thurs |dty at dp. m Vhe remains wer taken to her bo 13 in Missouri. | The Wilhag Workers had a ni dinner in the hall wiere they vote nth. 16h precinct ‘The orntenime canta a, (No & Jin Ho aver will eo gery a tur ia TOrphaa’ Hom sbour yj 2th Ee wewmong OF 26th under the direction of Mre. M, Y. Matthews 35 of go characters oll parttetpate. Mes, King of Lawrence wae vieiting Mrs Bradley‘ Rev. BE. A. Wilson, assisted by Prof, Biatt. the renowned baritone, is holding a series of tacetings. Rev Boarn of the Pace 2 otiet Jehureh to wy ny Povival servtet { Rov. Me Watt ate et hie ane adeta tau Cts ¢ Sw yea bra tyour othe Balu. ; ahe davgressive Att cab bulas Finonthly tee ste Wathiesdtuy Mes Bote Vaule and Mis 4 Madison Lave returne tirum 1 vt and will remntin here permniuietsty. Mra BOL Butler hag act rowd from a ety re utba vanitia Cult aa, { A grand receplicn waa gripe by [May Nowa Resa and ots De gam | thenec ofthe aA ol. Leen ras tad bie Misses Juma ag the eth Vie “Reten AN A ste Ge ein Ye sur wes beat ally deeed Wat age pe data whine cae tes he etemal Tuethe ate West Leathe oe h Perbhong hac ud tr pac ants tae Pog as were else bby cbciete oe Kan ‘A two eourss ned wascerved, Mr G Drumy tal acted ay taasia tee ter all bad respunte tthe g scat: pased mtu the patory wheres te) pare emigetaitadd Dy tne Wal. ¢] tected |> vepblatese cted aad vrs 1) uy parrot NV tebe Ghats retde ceed a jos an to Mr darksau sang a basa yal whicn was enjoyed by al ts Miss Ivchor tendend) a0 seietiun after which the givsts departed Al re, red h vng sotutan esyay abl eT Vveeiige MIGGINS VILLE, Mu. Rev. S. W. Hawkins returned home last week from attending the A. M. & oonference at Joplin, and win given two charges at George ws andl Hustonis. Mie He aly Brown of Mexico, chinget care here Saturday on a viet ty Lexington, Mra Avtlerson Warren, who hat lees very ill, ia improving nicely. Rev. I. Bartlepson wee in the city Isnt week. Mra. Jenkins Workeutt is on the sick iat. Mrs.L.P.Allen HAIR-DRESSG MANICURING BEAUTY PARLOR 2) KE. ohermon Ave., HUTUCUINSON, KANSAS 60 YEAR® EXPERance 2° Thane MARRS 2h Ocatans Corrarcnts &6. Ane qaanntiog rater Wo dlatsacrtetiow 1 ag ame eT te tee tmeee ue spec te aE nptoaK wet te Battie 0 Uh stan ege rs Parenia taken ft veh WH sae Fae ve prretittets Tule abe Sarat nt! ais & 00 fey Scientific Aescktan, Anan te mes tiottite kth Lt eat tot Miler ebn sont Vette x fare athe Gh HdE dda enters RAUNN & Cu.26tee «saw York Brauch Git te heh K Bt, Washington Da, Hat f tenn og Wyte \ wntg a St ’ wt oT nirt y Ne be ORM 4 a +4, JAMISON, 4.0, Ve TAN Aal HURGRGY . sar gh be Kniente ard & dire 4p cuat Atte ee ince Rees aravet and [PCE Ces e ud & oP 42 Matson Naeeee * > 4 TAYLOR, M.D. saan ai StGr © Manas te torte Mhawe *7t walle nnaveered day cost tlie, tas ‘toured 2Ztogend 7 te dp a. Realdence 1533 Vau Hace Sick Headache When your head aches, ther@ {1s a storm in the nervous sy tem, centering in the brain, | This irritation produces paig in the head, and the turbulent nerve current sent to the stonte ach causcs nausea, yomniting. This is sick hcadache, and is dangerous, as frequent and pisioused attacks weaken the rain, resulting in. loss of memory, inflammation, pis lepsy, fits, dizziness, ttc. Allay this stormy, irritated, aching condition by taking Dr. Miles’ Anti-Pain Pils. They stop the pain by ~enthd ing, strengthening and cueve ing the tension npon th nerve —not by paraloins ' 1, af do inost headis + %. Dr. Mites’ Ade dda not cortain o;ites ‘ined chioral.e veairzo: sgl eet tate « family My fine { dalare’ kris tee sme eh Bow rene ats wralh oa ate cd te ve fora d's or ent is scry eoatteb ¢ x Tr’ sas Ane t ty rea d rin ot @ Le” lt isd ; me © tate “Qe DAN st ArtlPula Pt roy youd rt whoe bes ta Tet ec ock adi a 8 ¢.* leetam es rae ‘ ' 2 > centa, Never tu tt Sale Mu. .ecical Co, Livtant, Ind Iv YOU WANF LONG AND BEAU SIPUL HAIER USE Meme Gf, baker's Weaderto or: : j TOW, Ss ‘-guitting House. glu Lampk n hace; three blocar fromthe Union Dipot, He ean be fourd af the gate of the depct, X Mr. Hodgins, of Denver is visiting in the city. Mrs. H. A. Watts, of Kansas City, attended the funeral of Mrs. Belle Sportsman. The ladies colored Ondhans' Home Association will meet next Monday afternoon April 15 with Mrs. Horace Lanberson. All members are urgently requested to be present. The parent's meeting will be held this evening at the Kindergarten rooms corner of King and Lane she streets. J. Mord. Allen will recut. The public is cordially invited. Ben Gaines left Tuesday night for Golfeeld, Nevada, where he will perhaps locate for awhile Gaines is one of the real good follows that has been raised in Topeka, and success will crown his efforts wherever he may cast his lot. A party was given Friday evening at Guy's ball complimentary to Mesermes Leon Jordan, Kats's City, Chas White, Denver; Laura Manning, Chicago and Mr. Hodgins of Denver. A goodly number was present, and a delightful time is reported. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Johnson let Saturday for Chicago, where they will spend the summer. Mr. Johnson will play ball with the Chicago Union Giants. They are among our best and most highly respected people and they will be greatly misted by a host of admiring friends among white and colored. Rev. J. Frank McDonald, the brilliant editor of the Western Christian Recorder, a Methodist organ published at Kansas City, was in the city Monday and made us a fraternal call. He is a scholarly gentleman, and with the proper support will make a paper that will be a credit to not only the church, but the Negro race. William Vaughn and George Oliver have opened up a pool room and bowling alley in the basement at 4c4 Kaness Avenue. It is hand somly equipped, and an ideal place to pass your dull moments. Mr Vaughn, the prince of courteous and polite gentlemen is in charge personally, which in itself is a guarantee that it is free from rowdyen, gambling and drinking, and is one of the most and most orderly place in the city. It is the only resort of its kind in the city where colored boys can amuse themselves, and Mrs Vaughn and Oliver not only observe a good patronage, but are to be commended for their thoughtfulness, thrift and energy. Walter Smil, inventor of a device that will prevent a tram from wrecking when it crashes into an open switch, will present on a town at Jonesown, No. Twelfth of the rainbow with a new tram with large Mr. Smil services to prov DEVIL COLO improving at St Anilys's house after undergone considerable improvement there Colorado Springs, is paying Denver a visit this week Prof. Fisher of Topeka; Kan, is doing Colorado, gathering exhibits for the Negro building. Mr. Fisher is field agent of the James own, Va exposition, and is the right man in the right place. Rev. J. B. and H. Lars were guests at turkey supper, given in honor of P. L. Lusher by Messrs. W. B. Park, Robt Davis, Clarence Langston and Claude Villory, all Kansas who desire to see to be well fed at last while visiting Colorado. We are glad to say that the professor was equal to the occasion. R. J. E. Lord of Zion Baptist church presided over a sermon for a while, Thursday night. He left Sunday for topeka, Kansas where he will lecture for the interest of the Industrial Institute, then to Chicago, Ill., to visit his brother before taking his leave of the United States to visit Rome and the Old World. He has the best wishes and prayers of all Chelans, who wish him a safe voyage and a spacious return to Denver. Some of our thoughtless Negro politicians who are all for themselves and no one else, delight in saying 'Of course, I learn my assists in defacing the appropriation for the Virginia exposition exhibit.' Yet they desire to be looked upon as it: We desire to read the signs of the times and say all such knockers are sure of a political grave at least Much credit should be given Mrs M. E. Morrison for her zeal in the Old Folks and Orphans' Home. The entertainment at Chamber of Commerce hall was a grand success. The past week in Denver has been one of receptions and banquets in honor of Rev. J. E. Ford, who takes his departure from among us. The life of this divine and man of God is well worth patterning after. He is recognized not only by his own people, but was banquetted by the white Baptist ministers of Denver who hate to see him leave their circle. Rev. Ford was the president of the Ministers' Conference of Denver, and the only colored member of their body. This is an honor, not only to Rev. Ford, but to the race which has made us, and has the merit of the hour. FORD'S HAIR POMADE I formerly kno en na "OZONIZED OX MARROW" No SIRAH HTIN8 KINKY or CLRIFY MARK this that this that in any style BORD of JOHN FOUND is firmly known of JOHN FOUND and the only of JOHN FOUND in knit furth that a kinky furth hair stand it shown by in that furth hair stand it born, burth, and very furth furth burth, burth, and very furth furth burth, burth, and very furth furth FEELING LIVELY FISH To My Patrons You will find ARTIST OJ BROOKS at 731 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, in the same old town that he has lived for 10 years last October. He moved last month to new quarters a few doors west of the post office. I thank my friends and good patrons for their large patronage that made the rooms too small 1512 to hold my business. I have tried hard to give you an honest deal in every picture that I have painted or drawn for you, as a satisfied patron is the best advertisement a man can have in business. Owing to the fact that the artist I had with me 3 years was forced to leave in last December; leaves an opening in in my studio for a first class lady portrait artist. I pay the studio price paid by other places, and will advance transportation from any part of the United States to my studio, to one who can prove to me in advance that they are real and truly an artist. ARJIST O. J. BROOKS, 731 Minnesota Ave. KAN8A8 CITY, - KAN8A8. The Great Rev. O. W. Batchelor, Grand Prolate Lawrence. Rev. J. S. King, Grand Leeturer, Weir H S. Lee, Grand Master of Bzhequeuer Topkha Dr I H Anthony, Grand Keeper of Lords at No. L. Kansas City. W. A. Wright, Grand Master at Arms Wanted. L. H. on Grant Under Guard, Co. Lebanon. H. Motton, Grand Inter Guard Wichita. Dr. S. H. Thompson, Grand Indica Director, Kansas City. L. H. Guy, Grand Attorney, Topeka. A. T. Glover, Grand Secretary Window Board, Wichita. W. Flummy, Grand Treasurer, Law downtown Board, Wichita. D. Williams, Supreme Representa to Lawrence. Place of next meeting, Lawrence, 1907 Dr.P. Holmes, Regular Music Physician with Carey Years of Experience in the United States. A GREAT DIVINE HEALER With 20 years 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 Sore, Toothache, Cramp Colic, Rheumatism, Nervous Troubles, Loose and Stiff Joint—in fact ALL DISEASES OF MANKIND He makes peace where there is war, brings loved ones back to their home who have been driven off by unfair means. HE IS A MEDIUM. He telle you every thing you ever did in your life, who you favor, mother or father, or ever will do On September 5, 1905, he brought Ira Burrell, of Giceville, Texas back to life. Be Blessed, HOURS AT EACH OFFICE, 8 a.m. till 12 p.m. 348 James St. Kansas City, Kansas 12:30 to 5 p.m. 161d Cottage St. Kansas City, Mo tern L QUINDAR NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING There is nothing experimental about Nelson's Hur Dressings; 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. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING is put up in 4-ounce square tin boxes and sold at all drug stores for 25c. a box. If you cannot get it at your drug store, send us 30c. in stamps and we will mail your a box We want good agents (male or female). Write for groes, terms, etc A grant 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 gairs and vegetables. The health and climate of this neighborhood is fine. All kinds of poultry and its chick does well here. The market is and the year round. How is the state of our man's chance to get some of this new territory and before it is all taken by other races. The colorful citizens are selling and having their land to white property every day. For further information call or write Real Estate Dealer and Coated Immigration solicitor for good farm lands and tenants. Come at once and let me put you in to race for a good farm or city property. M. A. Sorrell, Office Madden Building, Vimita, Okla. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING A Delightfully Perfumed Hair Powder PREPARED ESPECIALLY FOR COLORED PEOPLE This old, reliable preparation has been constant use for over ten years, and is in thousands of homes. It is guaranteed free. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING in hair soft, plant and glossy, enable up in any style consistent with its length. By supplying the needed oils directly HAIR DRESSING tones up, invigorate hair from falling out, increases its splitting and breaking off at the ends. NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING remix and Scaling of the Scalp, etc. There is nothing experimental about thoroughly tested and is endorsed by those convinced that it does all and more the WHAT THOSE WHO KNOW Miss Izabelle Byrd, Bantle Creek, Mikhigan, writes: "I recommend it wherever I go. It has done won less for me." Miss Willie L. Griffey, McMinnville, Tenn. writes: "I have used your Nelson's Hair Dressing for nearly four years and would not be without it. It is the most wonderful beauty offer on the market for colored people. There are others, but none like Nelson." NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING is put at all cannot get it at your drugstore, send us 30 We want good agents (male or female) Address NELSON MANUFACTURE 1000 St. Louis Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. First class accommodations for taller people Rates reasonable. Posters for railroad men Woon in Muscogee St pat Mrs. Nellice Drakes 612 South Third St. Oak Leaf Hotel East Side Railroad 11114 HICKS, Prop only all expected—New lead invite! VINTRA, L. T. been in considered a necessary toilet artifact from all injurious drugs or chemicals makes harsh, stubborn, kinky, catty you to comb it with ease and to dry it. It is perfectly safe and harmless to the roots of the hair, NELSON's tastes and nourishes the scalp, stops the growth, and presents the hair from hands gives the hair new life and vigor. Moves Dandruff, cures Tetter, Itching Nelson's Hair Dressing; it has been hands of satisfied users. Try a box and then what we claim for it. NOW HAVE TO SAY: Mrs. C. Covenda, Pernandina, Florida, writes: "I have been an agent for your behalf Hair Dressing for nearly four months. It is the best selling article I ever said." Cora Removes, Indianapolis, Ind., writes: "It is the only Hair Dressing that the colored people ought to see. It is the only one that shows my hair any good." Up in 4-square square boxes and old drug stores for 25c. a box. If you do, in stamps and we will mail your box rule). Write for groes, terms, etc. RING CO., Richmond, Virginia. WE WANT 6,000 More Men, Women and Children to Read and Pay for THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Liberal Commission to Energetic AGENTS WRITE FOR TERMS Ya] ———=—a—a=q~—a0@—q—”»«qNa0Saoa9aaauauauaaeee > "{"""__"_——_—O NEWTON, KAS. la viet to Washington, D. C, | BUTTER CONTENT. =—_preximataly correct; if the test is 3| o=w . mi. a a ——— eS ee Mr, Nick Chiles was in the city last week, on business. W.S. and Ira Patterson were in the city Sunday, from Flor- ence, Mrs, C. Ridley is very sick. Albert Holder, from Marion, was the guest of relatives in the city. He was accompanied by Howard Bardoc. Miss Florence Taylor returned to Las Vegas last Saturday, after spending a few wecks with her mother, John Morrow was the gutst of relatives in the city Sunday, and returned to his home in Wichita on Monday. The C. M, E, charch rally on| . Easter Sunday was quite a suc- sess, they having raised $55.02, Those taking part did themselves honor ia rendering a lovely pro- gran. The N, U. Gclub met with Mrs, A, L, Ford Monday p.m, Those present answered to roll call with current topics, After a display of fine art and em- broidery, the hostess served a dainty three course luncheon and the club adjourued to meet next week with Mrs. G. F. Pain. Mrs. V. C. Malone died Mch, 26th, after 9 weeks of sickness with lung fever. She leaves a husband, mother, two sisters, two brothers and hosts ot friends to mounn berloss. Her funeral was conducted by Rev. W. H. Denton of the Second Baptist church, of which she was a de- vout and loyal member. The casket was covered with beauti- ful cat fowers that were given tho Orient and friends. The Orient conducted services at the cemetery. A loving one from us bas gone, A voice we heard is stilted A place is vacant in our lodge, ‘That never can be filled, Rey. W, H. Denton preached bis farewell sermon Sunday night at the Second Baptist church. Howard Bardeau, Albert Hol- der and Ira Paterson were in the city Sunday. Loyd Rediman and his father] went to White Water, where they have a contract. for..about INDEPENDENCE, KAS. A. A. Fuller will leave for Excelsior Springs, Mo., for the summer, on account of the con- dition of bis health. His wife will follow in a few days. Christian Temperance Union rendered a profitable program on the keeping of the Sabbath, at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Charles Teal is erecting some buildings to rent, R. L. Gossett is on the sick list, Mrs. Moore is up again. P, White and Mrs. Etla, Sin- clair will be married April soth. We wish them much joy. Walter Jones has beeu invest- ing in some realestate, which he will resell to his people who will not buy from the whites. Mes. Ella Chenault, of Wame- go, will visit her brother, G. T. Allen, after school is out. Prof. Kidd, of Wagoner, 18 in our city fora while Welch's batber shop has been moved to West Maine strect, BISBEE, ARIA Mra, John Roberts a on the ack lit, Aleo, Mise Ethel Scott, Miss Clifford Vield iv sble to be up after four weeke wWlucns, J, Marshall and wife are all umilen oyer their new baby girl. Mra G, W, Clemons left for Den- ver, Col., Richard Spikes haa retarned from B viel tO Waehipgion, YY. ve | A grand Masquerade Ball was given at the Tammy Hall by our up to date boys of thie city. | J. L. Flowern in now at the Tur! Exchange. Wm, Burnett is taking vacation, Mesa s, Zaek Alexander and J. H. Flowers have paid in advance for the Topeka Paatnogatrr Sor sit mouths Pleare address all Bisbee news for the Phaivpnaran to Mine Jessie Fields, PLO. Bow 1,558, Bisbie, Aris Anyone failing to get their paper will plese notify the agent at vik & Ming Jessie Gran bie returned from vieiting her nantes, Mra 1 Welch, of Douglis, Jou Buriuw, ot Clinton, Ohio, ein the city for bis health, re EARLY HOG PASTURE. ™ | ‘The farmer usually wants pasture is ‘the spring for bis vows as soon as Ht can be obtainod, Whea he depends upos blue grass, or even elover pasture, he bas to walt two or three weeks longer than {a necessary if he makes an effort to provide other pasture. By sowing what some fecdeze call succotash, be will have « pasture which will be ready for the hogs at least three weeks before the clover ia ready, and it will star} them to growing by the time the elover is ready to be turnal upon. As early In the spring ay you can work the ground without Injoring it, sow a mixture of equal perta wheat and oats. Thies ean be done about the usual time of sowing wheat. Disk the ground twlee and harrow till it is well pulverised, By pulverizing the ground aad leveling ft, you lessen the danger from freases. When the euccotash is about twe inches bigh, ring the bogs and turn them ia, If you have a hog peeture or Iot ia which the grass has bern killed eut, this is usually an excellest way to make It produre am early pasture, Some advice sowing some of the alovers with the wheat and cate, but it hes been the writer's experiense that the graine will smother out the elover, thes the hogs tramping the ground will deatrey it be- fore it has taken roct sufficiently t make a proper growth. NOTICE. To the readers of the Ledies’ Home Journal and tse Batarday Evening Post.— I za a solicitor for the papers above mentioned, and respectfully policit the privilege of sending in your re~ newals or Subscriptions to one or both magarines. You need not send me money, but ask the publishers to give me credit for the subscription. and they will forward me acard. J earnestly request your hearty co- operation, My object is for the worthy cause of charity. Will give tatorenatiog on Faqaest, 1 e res ttally, e Wacare Anawn Salina, Kana. Boll Phone 267 Main Will J. Meadows, Furnished Rooms Special Attentiod Paid to Costomert, 328 Jackson Bt, TOPEKA, KAS The orice at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such sn enormous price when the same careful work can be secured tor ONE- HALF? Stop and vee me W. H. LUCAS, 12% Kansas Ave TOPEKA ww. E Jackson, — Prysioran aND Srruken Ufice 606 Mansar ave 4.,000INDD, TOP KA, KANRAS WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, L. T., —— sTOF AT —— MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the micest cleanest Cafes in the city, Everything up-to- date and served in style, Clean Beds a Specialty. Jas. W. H. Martin, Proprietos 106 COURT DFREET, & WIFE Practical Bathers Massage and Swedish Move+ ment Treatment, Vapor Baths and Bets hot ar treatment. Treatment given for rheumatim, poor circu: lation. 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DOXY & WIFE, Exceleior Springs, Me. 6 READER" waaté to know bow many peunds ef milk it will take to make a pound of but- take to make a pound of but sa ter, saye the Journal of Agri eulture, He bas seen the terme “butter fat” and “batter teste” used a great many times and would Ike to know just how many pounds of butter he may ez- pect from one bundred pounds of milk. ‘The number of pounds of milk re- quired to produce a pound of butter de: pends entirely upon the per cent of but: ter fat in the milk. ‘Ine mitk of some cown contains a gteat deal more butter {at than the milk of other cows, If milk teste 6 per cent butter fat it can be eeen thit it will take only half ax much of it to produce a pound of butter an tiilk which tente 3 per cent, AR a rule the Jersey cow will give tkher snilk than the Molsteln cow, It will take a leae number of pounde of the former iilk to make a pound of butter than of the latter's, We any this is generally true, Of course there are exceptions to thia general rule, ‘Then nome Individuals of the same breed pro- duce richer milk than others Ina num ber of texts aod contests, it haw been shown that the testa may vary as much an 2 per cent betneen full vistere, It may take but efxteen pounds of one con's milk to make # pound of butter, while her full sister will have to produce twenty-five pounds to yleld a pound of utter, ‘dhe following rule ia considered ap: NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. The State of Kansas, ) ie. 8s | Bhawnee County, — Inthe Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of Jul a A. Scott, deceased, Creditors and ali other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for anid County, sitting at the Court house in the City of Topeka, Shawace County, Kansas, on the 4th day'ol May, A. D. 1907, for a full aud foal vetilement ofsaid estate, Dated April 31d, A, D, 1907 Ww. J. Jauisom. Administrator of the estate of Jatia A Boott, deceased. First published April sth, 1907, TO TOPEKA SUBSCRIBES A great many of oor subscribers fm the city are im arrears, anc we would be pleased to have thom call and settle. We hav; been very Jen: fent with them, and they should know by thistime that it takes money to un & newspaper, and unless their bills are settied theis mames will be dropped from the Met, In the District. Court of Shewnes ‘County, Kansas, Charles Lisenby, Plaintiff, ve No. 24384 Minnie Lisenby, Defendant, The said Minaie Lisenby is hereby notified and required to take notive that the plafotiff has filet his petition in the above said court 1m an action for a divorce and that she must ap- pear, plead or answer to the petition therein filed on or before the 30th day of April, 1907, or said petinon will De taken ‘as true and judyment rendered according to the prayer of the petition thersis filed. A. M. Thomas, Attomey tor Plaintifi. First published Maroh Sth, 1907. The Peoples’ Cafe PENNAN & WILSON, PROPRIETORS. An ideal place to get a mice weal or short order, Everything it Gret-class, and our special Sunday Dinner is unsurpassed, Cive ut a call, 105 WEST FIFTH STREET A. SIMS’ oO POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all wo witha pie tine. When Hatchineen call on him, 806 SOUTIE MAIN STREKT INFORMATION WANTED OF WILL DOUBTLY, Any information of Will Doabtly who wae last hesrd of at Wybars, 1,T., will be thankfally received by his brother, W. 8. BROWN, 2824 Beate Street, 84-18, Chisago, JIL proximately correct: If the test fe | per evant, It will require 20 pounds o milk to make @ pound of butters 3.5 per cent, 28 pounds of milk) 4 per cent, 21. pounds of milk; 45 per cent, 19 pounds of milks 5 per cent, 17.4 pounds of milk; 55 per cent, 165 pounds of milks 6 per cent, 145 pounde of milk. It can be seen that tne cow which given 155 pounds of 5.6 per cent milk ie as vulualie as a butter producer as the cow which gives 29 pounds of 3 per cont mike We often apesk of the cow being YalviLic Levaure she gives ao many gale lous Cf ink per diy, and that we would father have ler than our neighbor's con, whicn docs not give half as much. It may be, after all, that our cow Is not so valuable we a Lutter producer as our pughbor's, Your cow's mith miny teat leas thon 3 per cont while your neigh+ bur's nay slow w teat of dtu G prt cent, ‘Lhe value of a cow adn producer uf but- tee can tot be detertalued by the maumsber| of pounds ctamilh sie gives, but by the pereentage of utter fat the uth con tains, A quart of milk contame about 215, pounds, If tue reader wishes te ower tam the mumber of pounds of milk tas cow ba giving, amply measure the mith and multiply the number of quite by 215. The purcentage of butter fat can be learn hy the we of a ahcock | ee SOILING EXPERIMENTS WITIi COWS Hurang the lotercating eaperinents in Germany, which exterded tnrough four- teen years, seven of pasturing and seven of solings, During the first seven yours from 40 to 70 cows were pastured cach year, and @ scpnrate acvount wan kept with euch con. The lowest average per eon was 1395 quarts, during the third year of the experiment, when 70 cowe were hept, and the highest 1041 quarts, during the seventh year, when 40 cows were pastured, The greatest quantity given by one cow was 2033 quarts, Io the soukng experiment 20 to 38 cows were kept and the lowest average per cow wae 20J0 quarts, in the third year of the soiling experiment, when 38 cows were kept, and the highest average per cow was 4000, during the seventh year, with 35 cows, The nighest quantity given by one cow was 5110 quarts. The average per cow for the whole seven years of soiling was 3442 quarte, The yield of the same cows 19 also compared for different years, One of the cows geve during the fret year 3836 quarte, during the fourth year 4570 quarts, and during the seventh 4960 quarts, Another cow gave dunng the first year 3293 quarte,the fourth year 4483 quarts, and the seventh year 4800 qvarte. During the summer the greea food given was clover and vetches. The most noteworthy feature in this experi- ment was the great increase in the milk yield of the ptall fed cows from year te year. Not only did the cows remain bealthy daring the seven yeare of soil- ing, but the pervivtent high feeding, oll, cake, rye ani brea having bees givea in addition to the succulcat food, produced a stendy increase in milk, | Fishing Is Wet Catching. A distinguished public man is amusing bie friends with the following etory: Not long ago I came upon » man fishing is my lake. I did net feera unttl after: ward that the treepascer had been thers af afternoon without = bite, Stepping te hia aide, I politely invited his atten- You to the fart that be was fishing ta a private preserve, is, violstion of the hw, The ctranger.emiled sadly. “Yoo are misteXes; sir,” he replied; “I'm net catching your fish; I'm feeding theas.=— Rosclesf, oa4e Williamson House... Roome and Bosrd—firet elses accomodation, When in Okmulgee -top at the above botel ff you want geod treatment at REASONABLE ;: RATES NEGRU BUSINESS MEN, The National Negro Busnes League wilt hold ite eighth snnual seasion in Topeka, Kans, August 14th, 15th and 16th No pains will be spared to make this the moat suc cesta! meeting ever held by this or ganization, ‘The com g of thiegreet body of successful men to the West presente an opportnusty to the cole ored people of thiv see ion never beture CAlered. Begm now and get re tly to attend For further informaiton adtitress| Hounkee Po Wasitnecos Lh. D ‘Luskegee, Ala, Ere slut. Tra, Gey, Vet Voc Veesident lopeha tvans, Euwryr J. Sens Cor deety Tuskegee, Ala, Fann R. Moony, NaviOrganicer, 4 Cedar St, New York, N.Y. Modders, (oarentent sobalyte ab The Albany Hotel BADPORD W KINA ifrae Rates ts to $7 per week, Spe saangements fs le eee A oan armies bo Come to Boynton! A Paradise for Negroes With Pluck and Energy. 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The city of Boynton haw ten thourand dollare cash that she will pat into two mammoth s«ahool buildings at onee— one for the colored and the other for the whites, Are you looking tor a business, profesmonal or farming location in tie nich Indian Territory? Ut so, erine to Boynton, Creek nation, lo- cated on the St. Louis and San Franctscofraiivad twenty niles weet of Muskogee, 1.T., in the famous Cane Creek farming delta, the richeat and most fertile belt of the Creck nation, and in the heart of the black belt of the five civilized tribes. Ninety-five per cent of the rich farming tande of the Creek country inawned by the cvlored Creck citi. zens, every man, woman and child representing 160 acres, and thie land can be tought for from $1oto £25 per acre and good titles given. The lands surrounding this rich Athens of the plains produce on an average as tollows: corn, jo bushels; cotton, 1000 pounds on the rairie «nd 1500 pounds m the bottoms, oats, 39 bushels; wheat. 30 bushels; Irish potatoes, 63 bushels; sver po» tateae, 27 bushels, per acre; timothy, cover, alfalfa, blue grass. rye, buace, peas and fruit in avery variety are yrown, aud in short almost anything n abundance. It is also a spleadid hog, horse and cattle couniry naving mild and ebort winters, The farm- ing seasons are correspondmgly Tong with uniform rainfall. karming land can be rented for third and fourth, therame as in the states. cual is in abundance at $200 perton [nothing 1f you dig it year- eclf,] wood cen be had for the cut ting, and pine and native timber are teasonable Asa trading point Boynton ie uns excelled, only three years old; has Negro lawyers, doctors, undertakers, hardware men, merchants, barness makers, hotel men, bankers, all doing alucrativebusiness, [tis the Meesa ofthe West. It ie located in the famous oil aad gas latitude of the Creek nation, [the largest of Geld in the world.) with eplevdid echoo! facilities and churehes; a healthful chmate, congemal, pro- gressive and wide awake citizenship, If you craze and seek those coa- ditions which lerd freedom to your spirt of manhood, and remove trom before you those obstacles which make you aslave to labor, a victins of poverty, disfranchised sone ef per> versed civil condstions, come te Boynton, I,T, For further inform. ation write lL, 4. Howarz, Sec’y Boynton Col, Commersial Club Boynton, 1. T, Davin O, Las, President. WE WANT 6,000 More Men, Women and Children to Read and Pay for AGENTS WRITE FOR TERMS