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Topeka is Looking Forward to the Meeting of National Negro Business League and the Western Negro Press Association in Augustl Historical Society State House THE Corvine Patterson Has Been Appointed and Confirmed by the Council in Kansas City. FIRST NEGRO EVER APPOINTED! He is a Thorough Business Man and Eminently Fitted for the Position. Corvias Patterson of Kansas City, Kansas., recently appointed Street Commissioner by Mayor D. F. Cornell, is of historic figure, and holding the highest position now enjoyed by any Negro in the state of Kansas, is of exceeding interest as a study to the aspiring young Negroes of this state. Corvine Patterson was born near Roanoke, Howard county, Missouri, Oct. 21st, 1849. He was a slave of Rice Patterson and one of a number of eighteen working upon the farm. He attended to the household duties. Those o'd slaveholders are yet living and to this day have a tender interest in their former slaves. As masters they were kind, considerate and were very much beloved by those in their charge. Corvine was a house boy and did housework which service brought him in contact with the members of the family. "Here this contact, this study of human nature-I suppose they would call it practical psychology now-produced in my young mind new ideas and ideals, and imbued me with a spirit to, like them, make the best and most of whatever conditions I might find myself confronted with in future life—and closely following this ideal established in my slave days as a boy on the farm, has been the secret of my subsequent success." Corvine stayed on the farm until the war broke out in 1861, when, as a young boy hardly sixteen years old, he joined the army at Glasgow, Mo. In December, 1862, he was mastered into Company G, United States Colored Infantry, at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. This regiment was known as "fighting daredevils". They went South into Louisiana order command of General Banks and General Lawler. They displayed coaptionous gallantry at Part Hudson, Morganizia Bend in Louisiana, and upon their expedition on the Red River. At Baton Rouge, La., Corvine Patterson met with a serious bullet wound, the only one received during his three years service in the Civil War. In 1968 this regiment returned to St. Louis, Mo., and was mustered out at Jefferson Barracks with honorable discharge and praise from their commanding officers, all of whom, of course, were white. After service in the Civil War, Corvine Patterson went back to his birth place. Like Cincinnatus, the great Roman soldier who left his plow standing in the field, went to serve his country at its urgent call, whipped the enemy and then came home and took up his uncompleted work on the farm, so did he return to take up his work on his former master's farm, not as a slave, but as a paid working freeman. At 20 years of age he attended school. He was determined to know something. Think of our twenty year old young Negroes today, then think of the wife experience of this twenty year old young Negro up to this time, just entering a higher school of learning. He attended Lincoln Institute one season, 1967-69, under R. B. Foster, one of its founders. In fact this school was founded by the very 61st Colored Regiment of VOLUME IX. which Mr. Patterson was a former member. After the June commencement in 1864 he came to Wyandotte, now Kauias City, Kans., 21 years old, a young Negro determined to do something and be somebody. Nor was he choice in selecting what he should do. He did whatever was honest and fell to his fortune. He railroaded for three years on the Union Pacific, also helped to build the Kansas City Fort Scott & Gulf, now the Frisco, R. R., as far as Baxter Springs, Kansas. He was married July 3rd, 1873, to Miss Henrietta Scott, a most estimable and prudent young woman, resident also of Wyancotte, who originally came from Warrensburg, Mo., where she had been a slave. Mr. Patterson owes a great deal of his success to the indispensable help of his wife, and even today, in the multiplicity of the lodge and church work, they are as loving and affectionate one to the other as in the days when he claimed her as his bride. Unlike most young Negroes who come to Kansas City, Mr. Patterson saved his earnings and invested in real estate, and at one time was rated at thirty thousand dollars, at that time the wealthiest Negro in Kansas. Subsequent years have somewhat diminished his fortune, but he is still the owner of valuable real estate in and about this rapidly growing Kansas City. Two children have come to glad their hearts, Robert E. Patterson, who lives with his father, and Mrs. Ida May Gayden, wife of the partner of Mr. Patterson, Mr Patterson T. HON. CORVINE PATTERSON, New York appointed Street Commissioner for Kansas City, Kansas. is Past Commander of Sumner Post G. A. R., the oldest in the state of Kansas, and has attended nearly all the State and National Encompass- ments of that patriotic organization. He is still an active member of this Post. In 1874 Mr. Patterson joined the 1st Baptist church of Kansas City, Kas., and was clerk of the church until the organization of the Metropolitan Baptist church in 1890. He was one of the charter members of that organization and has been the financial secretary and trustee of this popular young people's edifice ever since. Plans have already been made and work will soon be started on a new edifice that will surpass in size, beauty and construction any other Negro church in the state. Rev. E. Arlington Wilson is the pastor in charge. Mr. Patterson is also treasurer of Kaw Valley Association of Baptist churches, and an active member in church and Sunday school work. He was elected to be a member of the Board of Education of Old Wyandotte City in 1874, serving two years. He was elected constable in 1880, serving eight years, and was also deputy marshall, appointed by Mayors Stockton, Cable and V. E Cornell, who has again been elected mayor. He was a member of the state Republican convention that nominated St. John for Governor in 1881. He attended the inauguration of President Benjamin Har TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Continued on Page 4. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 17, 1967. TWO SIDES OF THE COLOR QUESTION! Ray Stannard Baker and Harris Dickson Deliver Themselves on the Color Question. Mr. Dickson's Side. [Continued from Last Week.] From the Saturday Evening Post. The present Negro population of Africa is estimated at double the population of the United States—without a semblance of civilization, not a school house, not a not a law. The door of hope has rested on its hinges for lack of a hand to open it. Such is the philogeny, the life history, of the Negro race, unbroken generations of barbarism which have fixed their characteristics indelibly upon him. Our American Negroes for the most part came from the West coast; they are Guinea blacks, the easy prey and hereditary bondmen of other slave nations. All historians and explorers agree in assigning to them the lowest position in the scale of Equatorial Africa—except that of the Bushman. Travelers and missionaries today describe in most revolting terms these Negroes at home. They are naked cannibals, selling their own flesh and blood when they do not sell it, precisely what the Afro-American voter would be had he been left to his own devices. And this is the type to which, from all historical evidence, these same Afro-Americans would speedily revert if the enforced civilization of the white man were suddenly removed. Instances of this reversion might be quoted upon the highest authority. Why should the Negro revert? Because he has not been long enough out of his natural state to create for him a second nature strong enough to overcome the first. Twenty thousand years of jungle habit cannot be eradicated in a day. With him there has been no voluntary transition. Left to himself he has never done anything for himself—has never shown the slightest inclination to better his condition. Ridpath says: 'The black peoples of Nigritian stock do not choose to exert themselves beyond the range of purely natural wants.' When the strong hand that controls the Negro relaxes it, grasp, like the released plummet, he drops by sheer force of gravity into his natural level. The wild horse of Texas must be under saddie and constantly reminder of the compulsory civilization to which he is subject. Slip his halter for a moment only and he is again the bucking broncho, "a branded hide full 'o hell," as madly resentful of harness as if leather had never touched his back. Let him taste an hour of freedom, and he must be captured, broken and civilized again. When French restraint in Hayri and San Domingo was removed the Negro returned to bagbarism at once. His rapid reversion in Liberia is "as natural as the return of the sow that is washed to her wallowing in the mire" to quote Professor Barringer, The Congo native has not advanced an inch in civilization from contact with the Portuguese; in Senegal he has gained nothing from the French; Cecil Rhodes built an Empire at the Cape—and the naked Negro is still the servant of them all. There must be a reason for this. In no place upon the broad globe has he met a more kindly protection, better teaching and more tolerant charity for his invincible limitations than in the Southern States of America. These people have taught him all he knows It is very clear that by himself and of himself the Negro has no aspirations. Where all of his neighbors live in mud huts and feed upon human flesh, huts and fat friends are good enough for him. He is imitative, but his imitation does not reach the basic virtues of his model. the basic virtues of his model. In isolated instances this imitation may succeed to all external appearance. But beneath the skin remains the changeless savage, without real foundation upon which to build cultured and moral gentlemen as judged by Anglo Saxon standards. The reason is not far to see, both in his jungle history and present mode of life. Hear the testimony of John Clark Ridpath: "It is not far from correct to say that marriage as an institution does not exist among them. In so far as Nature produces a family, to the extent the African social system had a foundation, but no further. In no other race is the fidelity of the man to the woman, or she to him, so little regarded. It seems impossible for them to realize the protound immorality and shocking consequences that must follow. Domestic infidelity is a characteristic of the whole race, yet they do not feel even the inconvenience of an ever broken family tie. The American Negro mains under dominion of the old race impulses. In the United States, notwithstanding the impact of a civilization and the force of a stronger monogamous people, the inquirer must still be struck with the almost universal depravity of the marital and social state of the African population. The American Negroes still follow the blind instincts of Nature, and remain unable even to understand the higher laws of virtue and fidelity. The searcher for truth may pursue the subject further in Ridpath's Great Races of Mankind, Vol. IV, pages 638 et seq. To this the writer must add his personal testimony as to present conditions, based upon intimate knowledge of the Negro, and twenty years' experience in criminal courts. If the plain truth were told it would shock a sensitive world more deeply than all the harrowing stories of the slave ships. The Negro is not immoral, ne is simply unmoral. As Froude says of him, "He never felt the guilt of sin." None of these delinquencies draws upon the Negroes the disapproval of their own people. There is no punishment of any kind, no loss of social prestige, no frown, no inconvenience. Serving a term in the penitentiary is often regarded as a badge of aristocracy. One Negro will say of another; "Better let dat nigger alone; dat's a bad nigger; he's been in the penitensharr seben times." He who wins the homage wears it. All of this being true, unquestionably, undeniably true, is, or is not, the Negro different from the white man? The Egyptian thought so; Lincoln said so; Vardaman maintains it. Their social condition is accepted as a matter of course throughout the South; it causes no comment, and the laws in that regard are not pretended to be enforced. To enforce these laws would fill the prisons and empty the fields. It is a common thing to see a family of brothers and sisters in three or four different shades. No lady ever inquires into the personal character of her servant—she dare not When our Anglo Saxon ancestors ran wild in the northern forests they were men of clean lives-one husband, one wife. The family was the unit out of which they built their government Upon the purity of their hearthstones and the sanctity of their homes they cemented the foundations of a granite empire. No white man ever falls so low or Continued on Page 4 Mr. Logan. "What do you do that for?" "A Negro gets hungry and cold like anbody else," answered Mr. Logan. "Well, you can strike my name from your subscription list. I won't give any of my money to a society that helps Negroes." Now this sounds rather brutal, but behind it lies the peculiar psychology of the South. This very man who refused to contribute to the associated charities, may have fed several Negroes from his kitchen, and had a number of Negro pensioners who came to him regularly for help. It was simply amazing to me, considering the bitterness of racial feeling, to see how lavish many white families are in giving food, clothing and money to individual Negroes whom they know. It is said that the Southern housewife never serves hash; certainly, I haven't seen so far a sign of it since I came down here. The adroit "made over dishes" of economically New England are here absent, because nothing is ever left to make over. The Negro eats it up! Even bread here is not usually baked days ahead as in the North, but made fresh for every meal—the famous, delicious (and indigestible) "hot bread of the South. A Negro cook often supports a whole family, including a lazy husband, on what she gets daily from the white man's kitchen. In some old families the "basket habit" is taken for granted; in the newer ones, it is significantly beginning to be called stealing, showing that the old order is passing and that the Negro is being held more and more strictly to account, not as a dependent vassal, but as a moral being, who must rest upon his own responsibility. And often a Negro of the old sort will literally bulldoze his hereditary white protector into the loan of quarters and half dollars, which both know will never be paid back. M.. Brittain, superintendent of schools in Fulton county, gave me an incident in point. A big Negro with whom he was wholly unaquainted came to his office one day, and demanded—he did not ask but deman fed—a job. "What's your name?" asked the superintendent. "Marion Luther Brittain," was the reply. "That sounds familiar," said Mr. Brittain—it being, indeed, his own name. "Yas, sah. Ah'm the son of yo' ol' mammy." In short, Marion Luther had grown up on the old plantation; it was the spirit of the hereditary vascular demanding the support and protection of the hereditary baron; and he got it, of course. The Negro who makes his appeal on the basis of this old relationship finds no more indulgent or generous friend than the Southern white man, indulgent to the point of excusing thievery and other petty offenses, but the moment he assumes or demands any other relationship or stands up as an independent citizen, the white men—at least some white men—turn upon him with the fiercest hostility. The incident of the associated charities can now be understood. It was not necessarily cruelty to a cold or hungry Negro that inspired the demand of the irate subscriber, but the feeling that the associated charities helped Negroes and whites on the army basis, as men; that, therefore, it encouraged "social equality," and that therefore it was to be stopped. I shall have to ask the indulgence of the reader here—and all through this series—for getting away from the main-traveled road of my narrative. Sooner or later I promise As Mr. Baker Sees It! In one of the parks of Atlanta I saw this sign: NO NEGROES ALLOWED IN THIS PAKK. A story significant of the growing separation of the races in told about the public library at Atlanta, which no Negro is permitted to enter. Carnegie gave the money for building it, and when the question came up as to the support of it by the city the inevitabie color question arose. Leading Negroes asserted that their people should be allowed admittance, that they needed such an educational advantage even more than white people, and that they were to be taxed their share—even though it was small—for buying the books and maintaining the building. They did not win their point, of course, but Mr. Carnegie proposed a solution of the difficulty by offering more money to build a Negro branch library, provided the city would give the land and provide for its support. The city said to the Negroes: "You contribute the land and we will support the library." Influential Negroes at once arranged for buying and contributing a site for a library. Then the question of control arose. The Negroes thought that inasmuch as they gave the land and the building was to be used entirely for colored people, they should have one or two members on the board of control. This the city officials, who had charge of the matter would not hear of; result, the Negroes would not give the land, and the branch library has never been built. Right in this connection: while I was in Atlanta, the Art School, which in the past has often used Negro models, decided to draw the color line there, too, and no longer employ them. Formerly Negroes and white men went to the same saloons, and drank at same bars, as they do now, I am told, in some parts of the South. In a few instances, in Atlanta, there were Negro Saloon keepers, and many Negro bartenders. The first step toward separation was to divide the bar, the upper end for white men, the lower for Negroes. Finally, after the riot, all Negro saloon keepers were thrown out of business and, by the new requirements, no saloon can serve both white and colored mea. Consequently, going along Decatur street, one sees the saloons designated by conspicuous signs: WHITES ONLY COLORED ONLY. And when the Negro suffers the ordinary consequences of prolonged visit to Decatur street, and finds himself in the city prison, he is separated there, too, from the whites. And afterwards, in court, if he comes to trial, two libables are provided; he may take his oath on one; the other is for the white man. When he dies he is buried in a separate cemetery. One curious and enlightening example of the infinite ramifications of the color line was given me by Mr. Logan, secretary of the Atlanta Associated Charities, which is supported by voluntary contributions. One day, after the riot, a subscriber called Mr. Logan on the telephone and said "Do you help Negroes in your society?" "Why, yes, occasionally," said NUMBER 20. Continued on Page 1. WINFIELD, KAN. Bex R. A. Smith had his baptism in Walnut river south of town last Sunday Miss Mia Franklin and J. W. Jackson were the candidates. Mrs. S. P. Miller, Mrs. P. A. Delano, Dock Alston and Mrs. Nola Keller of Arkansas City, will be the allay at the Second Baptist church but last Sunday. His Words preceded at the Second Baptist church Sunday at Hoodlock and at 3 o'clock. Mr. Terry Hardin who has been on the old land for the past two weeks is much latter. Mr. Paul Hensley is another new sub- stitute who reads the Plaintiffs. Stalling Simpson who want to take fourth three weeks ago to see his father and would write that he will return to Winfield soon. He thinks there is no place like him. Mrs Arthur and I Nichols gave an entertainment at the latter's last Thursday to the honor of the New town. It was a grand success. District attorney will convene at Revd I Rows' lunch in this city the 21st. They expect and time. He rally at the Second Baptist lunch last Sunday for the benefit of their pastor, Rev B Smith was a success. It was anniversary Sunday to Brother Smith had served the church one year, and he provided a good woman showing how that he had a valued the work since he had taken charge of the church. The sum of $100 was given by the members and friends of the lunch as an appreciation. KANSAS CITY. KAN About this time of the year Kansas City is alive with school committees to help pay for school libraries, prizes and athletic assignments, the public social functions have been limited to the two occasions—the first given in hours of one of Americas most local and women Mrs Inez Thurman president of the Womans National association, and the second room of Hopkins most beautiful and popular voting places. Mrs to rume Buckner The one for Mrs Thurman was given by the federated clubs of Kansas City, Mo., at the residence of Mrs J. L. Bingham and was a continuous album, listing from two to eleven p The function in honor of Mrs. Blackner was a musical, contributions coming from the best of both sales of the law. This was also given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Butler by some for than guest. Although gotten up by telephone, in promptly, it was a great success, as are all such things in which the above couple are interested. Mrs. Blackner was the delightful guest of Mrs. Laddie Hubble for several days, and made many friends by her sweet ways and careful conversation. The best exhibition in training and training of little folks was seen at the auditorium of Central High East Junior evening when Mitchell's school gave the cantata, in England, with about 200 children. Two little boys in a truncheon had attempt that they were not touching many foreign countries, there were, scenes from Italy, Switzerland, Japan, England and England, public schools, harbors and multimillion all gave evidence of much special training. It was the most public school concert ever witnessed here. The Odd Fellows and several other are set orders turned out for a session at the North Street Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The lines were long, but not well drilled. Many shamplied at their walk, and stoned as if studying geology. OITAWA ITEMS Services were alive and interesting at the third church last Sunday and several members and friends from the interior who were prevented from coming out lither to were present. The pastor preached at 11 a.m., The Weeping Power, 9 p.m. The Devil's Lark. All seemingly enjoyed the discourse and lesson 91. Jay W. P. Groom of the A.M.J. church conducted services there last Sunday. Jess P. D. Skinner of Collegville was present beginning Monday night, May 6th, and preached three soul mapring sermons. One young lady came forward and joined the church for baptism. Dr. E. E. Johnson of Iopka, a representative of the h & l O came over at Dr Skinner's solicitation and lectured on Thursday evening. Thirty or more took out policies or benefits in this organization. He organized them Saturday night with Her Andrew Clarke, president. Several visitors are in our town visiting among friends and relatives, and acquaintance namely Mrs Wash of Kansas City Miss Brown of Colorado and Miss Mabel Barnett of Hutchinson. The ladies' Leading Light club who is raising funds for putting gas into the Third church served refreshments Saturday night. The pastor acknowledged several toks ens of esteem, presented him on his birthday (in nineteenth anniversary) Sat tuesday, May 11th. Mr B. D Anderson a graduated op titionion who now resides in Weir City, will visit Ottawa soon. Pastor Washington is well acquainted with him and is ar- senging for him to lecture and come properly before the people. 'On to Oathe for a greater Neesbe Lafayette, Maddox is very sick and hours are entertained for him on sand ac- count. Mississippi and Jackson Maddox who have been away visiting laws touches has returned. JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION NOTES. Mr. Andrew B. Holly, the pancaking and first officer of the executive committee, has issued a comprehensive statement for the benefit of the uninformed public showing exactly how the Government appropriation in aid of the New York State is being expended. He presents the case of the who have imagined that the committee had nothing to do but get rid of the trust money in any amount it may be by outlining the right methods of acquiring in vogue at the Treasury Department where every person must be regularly accounted for and no expiration will be allowed unless a compair by vouchersown to and known to be absolutely correct. The statement is illuminating and should be given a careful reading by our people everywhere. The time for the fourth annual session of the National Association of Colored Teachers at Hampton has been changed to June 17, 18 and 19 to August 1 and 2 immediately following the celebrated Hampton conference. Mississippi will have a prominent part in the exposition. Besides the impressive sculpture of the runus crucus At its monument the exhibit will include paintings by Edwin Bunster who won first prize at the Philadelphia Exposition in 1870. William Robinson and a number of other colored artists of national input. There will be also a display of books by the representative writers of the Old Bay State. R. D. Anderson, an expert wood cutter who is beautiful and original designs have made him much sought after by the best manufacturing firms of the east, and John to Dusty, a practical engineer, who builds his own dynamics for the opération this machinery, will assist in design the world know that Wilmington, Delaware is still on the map. Walter Smith, an inventor of a device that will prevent a tram from wrecking when it crashes into an open switch, will play it on exhibition in the Negro building. Two thumbs on the nailed wrecks are caused by a switch being left open. Mr Smith's device is said to be the only sure thing ever invented to prevent wrecks of this kind. It is so constructed that when a tram runs into an open switch, at any rate of speed, it will close and lock it. Mr Smith was trained in topeka Kansas, and is a born genius. There is absolutely no discrimination between the races on the elegant steam boats playing between Norfolk and the exhibition grounds. WESTERN UNIVERSITY This has been a very prosperous year indeed for Western University with an enrollment of two hundred and fifty one students which surpasses any format not population. All departments have been crowded much so that the state round it not easily in the last meeting of the legisl ture to appropriate $5,500 with which we get a new building with steam loft and electric lights new industries new equipment and additional teachers. We shall state off an September with two proposals and better facilities than at any time in totofte. We are endeavoring to build up here in ground to a great educational institution and such is West on university destined to be. When Dr. Vernon took up the work here less than eleven years ago we had but one teacher and six students while today we have IF YOU WANT LONG AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR USE Mme. C. J. Waker's Wonderful Hair Grower. It positively excels all others. It not only grows the hair but cures the scalp of all diseases, and leaves the hair in a soft, fluffy and natural condition. This wonderful preparation was discovered by Mine Walker after years of research and has proven beyond question to be the most beneficial scalp and hair growing preparation ever used. It has given perfect satisfaction to the hundreds who have used it without one single exception. One treatment positively stops the hair from falling out. Address all communications to. Mmc. CJJ. Walker, 2317 Lawrence St., Denver, Colo COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS The corner stone of the new A. M. I church was laid Sunday May 5th, by Enterprise Lodge No. 7, A. F. & A. M., assisted by A. P. Smith, of Topeka, Master of Ceremonies, Rev. J, R. Ransom and the pastor, Rev. J. J. Pleasant. Although it rained all day the people turned out well and at 3 p.m., the hour for the services, the rain ceased for a period of 20 minutes. This church is a brick building, and is said to be the finest Negro church in the state. At the evening service the Gleaners reported and showed $1,300 raised in cash within the last 30 days. The service was impressive and instructive. The following is in part the oration delivered by the Deputy Grand Master, A. P. Smith, which is a tribute to Prince Hall Grand Lodge and the worth of the man to his people. LADEN, GENTLEMEN AND BRETHREN: The established custom of laying with Masone honors the cornerstone of buildings erected for religious, educational and other purposes has a beautiful significance. It has awakened inquiry and approval, not only among business and professional men in society whose vigilance in all moral affairs we highly prize, but it has entered the lonely and sacred retreat of the lowly with a sentiment akin to religious enthusiasm, and has become a fixed principle in our national life and conduct. That there should exist among us such concentrated religious sentiment as would make all who identify themselves with religious and moral organizations publicly interested in laying the foundation of every temple and church which is erected for the dissemination of moral truths, being the highest and noblest aim of all teachings, and that rum, rebellion and mobocracy are allowed to run riot in a land where every hill-top has a church, and every dale a school house, in a deviation that a liberty loving, law abiding and an inoffensive people cannot understand. But I am reminded that offences must needs come but woe unto him by whom they cometh. I would be unmindful of the great trust reposed in me if I longer withheld thanksgiving to God and to publicly express my appreciation on behalf of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the esteem she is held by you and recount a few of the noble characteristics for which she stands. It has been said that we live in a restless and progressive age. We are living in an age of enlightened reason and critical investigation. No institution, however well founded, is accepted as true that escapes the gazing eye of reason and thorou' investigation. Netwitstanding its antiquity, and notwithstanding the greatest and best of men in all ages have been patrons of the institution. Masonry is today summoned before the bar of public inquiry, and is called upon to give satisfactory reasons for her further existence, especially so in a civil government like our own, a government of the people, by the people and for the people. The questions have often been put to me, and doubtless to you: What is Masonry? What reason for its continued existence today? Why am I a Mason? The limitation placed upon my time would preclude the possibility of an extended discussion of the questions set before me were I otherwise pleased to do so to the entire satisfactory course, I shall content myself with a brief consideration of them. My answer briefly stated in: First, Masonry is morality. Second, Masonry is secrecy. Third, Masonry is work. The definition will admit the possible addition of one other which places Masonry far above all other human institutions, that makes of her the handmaid of religion and the servant of God. Masonry is charity. This is the war-ery of our institution, this is her chief pride, and thus her crowning glory. Masonry, by precept and example, by mystic symbol and strong appeal teaches the grand lesson of charity. Not only the charity that relieves want and suffering, that dries the orphan's tear, and cheers the widow's heart, but that nobler and more exalted charity that tenderly over looks human faults and weaknesses and places the best construction on every doubtful act, and while pitying the frailties of human nature, strives by gentle means to strengthen the weak, uplift the fallen, and lead the erring back to society, purity and honor. Every intelligent Mason will agree when I say, our hearts glow with pride that in all ages charity has beenthe distinguishing feature of our order. Like the mighty light shooting forth its rays in implent briliiancy, Masonry has stood, shedding light and luster in dark places, changing despair to hope, affliction to comfort, sorrow to gladness, poverty and destitution to peace, plenty, and happiness. Indeed, from the days when Israel's wisest king reared a magnificent temple to the worship of Jehovah God, to the dawn of the twentieth century, Masonry has been a potent factor in the cause of truth, human liberty and moral progress. It has no creed, no dogma of faith, no ritual of empty form. It accepts God as the Infinite Father and his word as the revelation of Truth and the rule of faith and practice. It has prosecuted no wars, subverted no forms of civil government, overthrown no kingdoms, taken part in no revolution, an uncompromising foe to lawlessness, stained no pages of history with crime and blood, but calmly and nobly it has held its way, leaving its impress upon the hands of time; whether it has gone Masonry is a vital, active force in the world's affairs today. It has within it all the remedial elements for the solution of the race problem (of which I shall hereafter particularly speak). It teaches belief in God, the immortality of the soul, loyalty to civil authority, industry, sobriety, frugality, faithfulness and justice. This is the sort of material required for the Masonic temple, the essential prerequisite to true manhood and character. Every such stone which has entered into the structure has been tried by the level of time, squared by the square of experience, and raised in wisdom, strength and beauty, a poem set to music by the muse of old. Not all persons initiated into our mystic rites live up to this splendid ideal; not all Masons practice in their lives the sacred teachings of our order; but even the profaned is privileged to draw conclusions be- He is not a true Mason who does not live and lead an upright, moral life; who does not obey the laws of God and his country; who, when he sees a brother in danger does not rescue him, or if he be slandered and traduced does not vindicate him; or if the widow or orphan of his brother he desisture and he does not administer into their necessitation—he, I say, is no true Mason. Who, then, you will ask me is the true Mason? My answer is: He who speaketh the truth and doeth the truth out of the fullness and purity of his heart, and teaches men so to do. At this juncture it is but fitting that I tell you why I am a member of this mystic brotherhood. I am a Mason because Masonry teaches equality. Every candidate there exalted honors is impressed by taught that Masonry respects wealth, rank or station, but the man, and the man alone He is tough that he be unworthy, knocks it down at the door of our institution, but the portals are gladly opened to Lazarus, if he comes under the tongue of good report. He is taught that within our mystic temple all men, whatever then rank or station in life, must meet upon a level and part upon the square. I am, again a Mason because it requires but two tests: Manhood and character. I am a Mason because of its universality. Go where you may, to the snow capped mountains of the North or to the flowers and sunshine of the South, or to the oriental, or to the occidental, even to the isles of the sea, and there are Masons found. And wherever found, they have the same hopes, aims and aspirations, and the same virtues. Separated though we be by oceans and continents, every true Mason's heart beats in one accord for God, for man, and for duty. I am a Mason because he upon whose bosom is displayed the insignia of our noble institution in the defender of womanhood and the sworn protector of female virtue. She has but to speak and a hundred arms are raised in her defense; and with only the garb of her womanly purity, she may walk the earth with the freedom of a goddess and the sanctity of aaint. In conclusion: We have among us, concealed from the eyes of men, secrets which cannot be divulged, and which are unknown even to this day. These secrets are lawful and honorable, and not repugnant to the lawn of God or man. We are assembled here today to build a use which we pray God may serve to grow and prosper, and become a place whose portals shall be crowded continuously with people with hearts full of praise and glory for him who first loved us, and for the uplift of my people in all the walks of life. 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Remember that Ford's Hair Pomade is made in Chicago and by us. The granules that signature Charles Ford, Fresh, on each pack- age. Kefuso all others. Full directions with drugstore and drugstore enclosure. If your drugstore dealer can not supply you, he can get it for you from his johar or wholesale dealer. Ford's Hair Pomade is 10% OZONIZED OX MARROW. 81.40 for three bottles or 81.40 for six bottles express paid. We pay porters and appraisers charged at all outlets in U.S. When orders are placed in the United States, we assign mansion name of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) 153 J. KRIEK ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. 1 Mrs. Bonnie Learn, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. H. Smith, has returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo. The A M K choir gave a concert Friday May 10th. A large crowd was out and all seem to have had a good time. The following was the programs: Song Choir Recitation Nellie Williams Song Choir Solo and chorus Miss Ole Michaux Duet Mrs. Lester, N. W. Alexander Address Mr. C. W. Jasmin Solo Mrs. Emma Duching Song Choir Dominant leading Mrs. H. Smith Closing Song Choir After which refreshments were served, Mrs. Sam Sander, who has been sick, has recovered. Lewis W. Alexander was visiting the country last Thursday at Sister Barker and Mr. G. Minton one of Great Lakes modest farmers. He was six months added to the commendation last Wednesday night, under one president commend of Great Land is doing great work. Mr. G. H. Smith and daughter Opal are out riding last week. Brightest last club meet at Mrs. Hawkins on Friday evening. The children report a good time. The Queen herself endeavors not with the president May 10th Mrs. G. H. Bannery, possibly Miss Paul Wrenn of Hutchinson is visiting her cousin, Miss Nellie Kendall. Her husband, Watson, is 60 years, died at his home on 017 Kansas avenue. His funeral was held in the A.M. I church, on which he was a member. After three years of illness he passed quietly away on May 01. He said that he was ready and wanted to go God's will not mine. Rev. S. W. Alexander pastor of the A.M. I church preached his funeral, his text being. Hold onto that which you have until I come, and I will give you the morning star. The members of the A.M. I church will miss our beloved brother but we must remember that Job said the Lord gave and the Lord taked away blessed be the name of the Lord. Another Watson lives one daughter and a son in law to mean his loss, and a host of friends. MANHATTAN ITEMS Mr Peter Bock of Kansas City was brought here for funeral Wednesday, May 8th. Mr Bock formerly lived in Manhattan and he leaves many relatives and friends who mourn his loss. The funeral was held at the Second M.E. church, New Pinkney conducting the services. Rey Robert Bock of Oklahoma came to attend the funeral of his brother. The pistons of the several churches have organized a Young People's union, for the benefit of the young people of Manhattan. This union is for the purpose of drawing the young people of the city into a union. The Mount Zion Baptist church held then baptising last Sunday. Rev Arthur pastor of Mount Zion Baptist church, has moved his family here. Mrs Colbert Harrison is quite sick at a present. The Stock presented Rev. and Mrs. Randall beile with twin girls on May 5. Mrs Winder wife of Rev Warner, is quite ill. Miss Jenne Howell visited in Kansas City Sunday May 12th the guest of her sister, Miss Minnie Howell. Rev John Atter princip of the United Presbyterian mission at Arlington, Alabama, preached a very interesting and enlightened session at the A.M. F. church Sunday afternoon. He lectured Sunday evening at the United Presbyterian church, K S. A C student. Mr Fred A. Groves visited at home in Edwardsville over Sunday. EMPORIA. KAN. At the Mt Olive A M. E. church on the last Sunday, at 2.30 p.m., the Old Followers and the Ladies of the Household of Ruth had their annual sermon. there was quite a goodly number out and it was concocted that the speaker, Rev. L. C. Newby, gave one of the most able addresses on the subject that was ever heard in Pupoolia. It was a masterly discourse from beginning to end, and his audience was held spellbound for about 45 minutes. A PICTURE OF HON FREDERICK DOUGLAS FREE. Send us the names and addresses of ten intelligent colored persons, teachers, business men, doctors or ministers in your city and we will mail you a fine engrasing (14s18) of the late Frederick Duglass. School teachers and students can find pleasant and profitable employment during their spare time by sending for a list of our specialties. Agents make from $1 to $5, per day handling our goods. Send for terms. THE COLORED-AMERICAN NOVELTY CO. P. O. Drawer 2318. WASHINGTON, D. C. CHETOPA NEWS Miss Jenison of Tweeps visited her friends Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. T. Davis of Independence visited hers folks last week, her sister, Miss Wilson, accompanying her ```markdown ``` Mr. E. W. McMinnis, who has been sick, is improving Rev Canaly is preparing a program for the use of Destination Div. Mr T. Glover of Wichita, grand officer of all fellows, spent his annual visit with his bachtren Saturday and left for Fort Scott then Parsons A large delegation left Chitopa for Fort Scott Sunday Muskogee, Wagoner, Vinita, I. T., Codyville, Parsons, Oswego, Pittsburg, Yale Jolls, Wichita, Independence, Chanute, Cherryvale, Kan, and Springfield, Mo., were well repre- sented in Fort Scott, May 12 Miss Lazrin Burkley is home from Sedalia, Mo. . Mr George Roberts, who has been ill for some time, is reported better. Mrs Durl Hudson is reported among the old. Mrs Patterson Mottman and Miss Lloyd joined the Chicago people and at traded the annual sermon to Old Fellows at Fort Scott, Sunday. HILLENE E. SMITH. HIGGINSVILLE, MO To the Topkas Plainfield Rev M Denney was in the city last week on business Farl Black of Kansas City. Mr. was visiting relatives here last week Dr W H Howard of Lexington passed through the city on last Friday. Rev I J Jennings purchased a very one lot on Logg street for $300 Clayton Williams sold to Richard Worley one lot on Fourth and Main street, consideration $80 I Workcuff, It of Lexington vis- ited relatives here last Sunday. Dr D J Gordon of Pleasanthill was in the city last Monday. Mr Arthur Graves left Tuesday evening for Kirkwood, Mo., as a delegate to the Memorial college for the A.M. E church, which convened May 15th Morn—May 12th, to the wife of Henry Haynes a girl HIAWATHA, KAN Miss Brenda Welttball and Mr. Lalbert Gamble were thrown from the buggy. They received no severe injuries. The buggy and harness were broken in pieces. Mr and Mrs Glen Montgomery are in Falls City Mr. Montgomery is looking for a location for a clothes cleaning shop. The Baptist Sunday school have begun to make preparations for Children's Day. The Second Baptist church will have its baptism the first Sunday in June. The members of the A. M. K. church gave an entertainment Saturday night. The Sewing Circle will meet Sunday with Mrs Ben Massey, Sr. WASHINGTON NEWS Montclair's greatest onitorio, "The Flitah," was presented by the Howard University Choral society, under the direc- tion of Miss Lula Vere Chillers at the First Congregational Church on last Wednesday evening. The resolution Wednesday evening was the best that the society has given. The chorus work was excellent and its splendid interpretation of the tragic experiences of the great Prophet at times reached the height of perfect art. The fine intelligence employed in the presentation of the scene on Mount Carmel and the pathetic cry of the Prophet in discouragement and despair were efforts which were the occasion of long and appreciative applause by the cultured and artistic audience which heard the resolution. Indeed, the work, viewed as we view it from the untechnical standpoint, was superb throughout. The Voice of the Race is out again and is sealing up a plaintive cry to heaven for help. It claims that it needs money; and we believe it does, and urge all those who can to help it get on its feet. The organ of today which speaks out for the cause of mankind has an up hill journey, and the men who stand at the helm must suffer as all men have suffered who have done so much for humanity. This is a hard way, but it seems to be the only way by which we can realize the ideal after which it is the duty of all true men to seek The editor of the Voice, Mr J. Max Barber, has always had and has our sympathy and what little help we could tender, and we are very anxious that he succeed. Hear the cry from Macedonia, go over and help him. Howard university has issued its new catalogue. In the arrangement of departments the Teachers College is given equal rank with the College of Arts and Sciences. And right here we wish to Williamson House... Room and Board-first accomodation. When in Okmulgee stop at the above hotel if you want good treatment at ! REASONABLE : RATES her stated miss seen raim PUBLICATION NOTICE No. 24,364 In the District Court of Shawnee County. Kansas. Julia A. Perkins. Plaintiff, vs Thomas Perkins, Defendant, State of Kansas to said defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued 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 allegationsin said petition will be taken a true and a judgment rendered against you divorcing said plaintiff from you and for other proper relief stated in said petition JULIA A. PERNINS, Pliff. J J. KING, Att'y Attest: R. L. THOMAS Clerk District Court. First published April 5th., 1907 Modern, convenient centrally located The Albany Hotel BANFORD W. KING, Prop. Rates $5 to $7 per week. Special arrangements for 1 s. Home 'Phone No 18 EXCELSIOR SPRINGS MO BOB BOSS, Pree ARTHUR HARRIS, Sec AL. RODGERS, Business Mgr., Home 'Phone 119 Main Bell 'Phone 4114 Main OLYMPIC CLUB. 603 WEST FIITH STREET hausas (11), Mo. BOARD, OF DIRECTORS: Chas. Smith ..... Bam Yarbrough N.C. Pearman ..... Ed Tipton James Sprangles ..... Al Reynolds William holly ..... Beu Lewis characterize this arrangement as a grotesque absurdity. It is very harmful to the best interests of the university and ought to be corrected. The Teachers' college is not a college in fact, and it is not fair to the youth of our country to represent a thing to be what it is not. They must be educated, whether in college or out of it, but we do not want them sent out into the world from Howard university with the idea that they have a college training when, as a matter of fact, they have a mere sensation, the result of having looked in upon things suggested by a borrowed curriculum. We have been silent long enough on this question. We are going to speak plainly for what we feel and know to be for the best interests of a great American university. We want a return to the charter of Howard university. We want the old normal department restored and a man placed at its head who can take it back to its place of broader usefulness. It was a mistake to depart from the charter, strike out the Normal Department and set up the Pedagogical Department, and later convert this into a Teacher's College. The curriculum of the bogus college (Teacher's College), is borrowed from the Teacher's College of Columbia University. But the men who are at the head of this department of Columbia University have real Ph D. degrees; not Sunday school degrees of Ph D. degree, the wrong in pre empting to project in Howard University a delusion and represent it as a great department. It is faddy, fantastic, empty. This bureau hopes that Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkfield will learn what those who have been at Howard university for sometime already know, size that the bogus college in the university ought to be eliminated and a speedy return made to the charter. Mr James B Reynolds, who at the request of the President has been making investigations of social and administrative condition of Washington has made his report to the President, recommending radical changes in the administrative department of the government. Briefly summarized, his report provides for the extension of Civil Service to cover all minor offices of the District of Columbia. The creation of the office of governor at a salary of $1#000 a year. The creation of departments of health, police and fire, buildings and public works, street engineering, education, transportation, and housing and labor, to be conducted by commissioners at a salary of $5000. The citizens' committee of 100 to represent all general civic interests In general the report is good, all of it cannot be carried out, much of it ought to be and will be adopted. A governor is needed here, and the several departments now governed by boards in order to insure better government, should be presided over by commissioners. The re- port pleases the colored people, and they hope it will be adopted by the President and put into practical shape by Con- gress. It is the right step in the right direction. EDUCATION IN'THE SOUTH. The prevalence of illiteracy in the South has become almost provoiblal. Numerous causes are assigned as ac- counting for this unfortunate condition. The one most frequently mentioned is probably the race situation. The prevalence of the black race doubtless has much to do with the conditions existing there, but it is by no means the sole cause indirectly the race problem may be behind the other causes, but it is not the blacks alone that are illiterate. The chief direct cause of illiteracy in the South is the lack of proper school facilities and the accompanying lack of interest in all things pertaining to the improvement of the mind. Of course there are many localities in the South where the schools are practically all that could be desired, and a number of first class colleges are located south of Mason's and Davon's line, but on the whole the South's educational system is woefully defective. About two years ago the state superintendents of schools in the South met and, among other things, issued a statement on educational conditions in that section. The following extracts from statements are almost startling in their nature, but coming from such a source, it is impossible to question their accuracy: Comparative statistics of undoubted authority show that of all sections of our country the public schools of the South have the poorest houses and equipment, the most poorly paid teachers, the shortest school term, and the most inadequate system of supervision. For every man, woman and child of its population the country at large is spending $299 for the education of its children, the South is spending barely 98 cents. The country at large is spending $2029 for every pupil enrolled in its public schools. The southern states are spending only $693. The country at large is spending for every child of school age in the United States an average of $1037, the southern states are spending for every child of school age within their borders, $403. Nearly nine tenths of the population of the South is in the rural districts. In view of this fact, the following admission is especially significant: "Because of the sparse population the large territory, the bad roads, the geographical barriers, the small amount of taxable property, and the small school fund, these rural public schools are the most poorly equipped and most insufficient public schools of the South." Such a condition is indeed appalling. But there is hope in the air. The mere fact that the educators of the South recognize the condition and condemn it is a good sign. A realization of needs is always a condition precedent to meeting them. Commenting on the statements of the superintendents, the Atlanta Constitution says: "It is a terrible thing for a people to have to face such charges as this, but in a matter of this sort the very worst thing we could do would be to hide the truth. It is through a relaxation of the truth." HIAWATHA. KAN. Topoka Plaindealer. The members of the A. M. F church will give an entertainment Saturday night for the benefit of the church. Rev. Topp held communion services at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Miss Minnie Ellington has recovered from a severe spell of sore throat Mrs Ben Maxey has also recovered from a severe spell of sore throat Creed Hunn has returned from heat rice, Neb. Walter Hallew has quit the show and is now at home. Nathan Miller of bt Joe visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs Ino Ino, Miller, Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Ellington of Atchison was in the city last week, giving face, scalp and hair treatments. Mia Alex, Linnear entertained the Sawing Circle Friday. REVERENCE THE GOOD GOD It was said unto you rich men, not to oppress Well, you removed the taxes and rushed the prices up on other things, which act, gives the people a perfect right to complain unto God against you. By using the truth in its pure light, we find it to be, moreover, a most excellent way than it would be if we should do away with the beauty of it. And the sum of latil is thus—furtu belonging to reason must stand eternally honorable. I make three decisions in three great and rich dominions of my kingdom To the Angel, William Jennings Bryan, Presidential candidate, of Nebraska state. Let it please God let it please the people. I make you my placeman or president, under God's government under my reign, in and over Europe, and all the islands there about I make you my placeman or president under a government under my Learn to do hand painting at home! Paint yourself some pretty sofa pillows and paint for others. I teach you by mail for $1. Give you full instructions. Something new, send today. THE J. H. ART CO., 110 Campbell Street, Iola, Kansas. reign and in and over Africa, and all the islands thereabout To the angel, John D. Rockefeller, son lore, the Old King of New York. I make you my placeman in president, under God's government under my reign, and in and over Asia and all the islands thereabout I place you upon in these places and over them, with authority which is an threat to me JOHN HARRISON Junction City, Kansas ARKANSAS CITY, KAN Plainleafer, Topeka I write you a few items for this week The weather is fine and the people are feeling good. The spring crops are dying well. Atkinson City is still improving. The A M E church and Second Bap tist church are doing nicely in this city. Rav B H. Guy is preparing to meet the District Conference and Sunday school consention at Wanfield. On the 21st inst. we look for Bishop Grant to be with us. Mr A. Doty on South North has five good fast time horses. One, fourth of July, time 2 13:11; one, treebright, 4 years old; one mare 4 years old, one mare 3 years old, one mare 2 years old. They are all in good shape. Mr. Doty is a first class horseman. Mr. D C Doty, the son of A. Doty, is employed as photographer by P. A. Miller, the leasing firm in the city Mr. D C Doty owns a good residence on 310 South Sixth. The Cosmopolitan Carnival in the city closed a week's engagement. It was a very good attraction and good order pre- vailed. Call on Mrs Perkins when in town for lodging rooms and on J. H Burns for a good meal. His North Summit st Phone 202, Arkansas City The honorable Attorney Paul Jones will give a lecture this week in the city. The A.T. & S. P. R. to have impled more of our men in the Pitts on the tracks and in the offices. Auston and Brunday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. William West (brother of Prof. Fred West), a fine daughter on April 19, 1907. Mr. West is one of our best citizens and formerly he owns the farm he manages. G. M. Smother and family were able to come out to church yesterday. Rev. Copelin of the Second Baptist church preached a very able sermon for Bro Guy at 3 o'clock p.m. Sunday. Bro B Guy held a small rally for the trustees. P B ANDREWS. WEIR CITY, KAN. Mr H. A Williams was taken sick in the mines on the 10th, and had to go home Mr Will Adkins has returned home from Independence, Kan, where he had expected to work through the dull season in the mines, but he seems not to like that work, it being twelve hours in stead of eight, as in the mines, besides the work was in the sun The day school closed on the 3d Exercise on the 7th at the opera house admission 10 and lie at the door. Receipts were in total $25 35 after all expenses leaving clear $10 00 to be divided between the two rooms in the day school for decorations in the way of pictures of our great negro men and women who had exalted their memories by doing great things for their country and race. The exercise were the grandest that had ever been given in Weir City, and in honor of the occasion the house was packed to the doors. Both white and black tukets were sold by Mr O D Stewart, and taken up by Mr R C Chatman. There were a great many from Pittsburgh, Columbus and Charlee Mr. G W Austin was stage manager Professor W F King and Miss Pearl Groomer spared no pain in training the children, and was given great praise by both white and black for their great work We believe, at the close, if we would have called for a vote for next session, the whole house would as one rose for W F King and Miss Groomer for teachers, commencing in September 1907 Miss Pearl Groomer left on the 8th for her home in John, Kan at 10 45 a.m, and Prof W F King on the 4 10 p.m train for his home in Kansas City, Mo. Several of the prominent Old Kellows went to Fort Scott with the Household of Ruth, to annual surmant on the 12th Mr N S Mawother's young sister arrived on the 9th from Alabama to make her home with his sister, Mrs Hs Holl We are proud to welcome such a promising young lady in our midst Mr Harman and his partner are making fine progress on Mr A Dillard's house We spent a pleasant evening on the 12th visiting with Mr. and Mrs Boyd Mrs Boyd was not at home, but we were entertained by Mr Boyd and his neighbor Mrs Jonney Great Mrs Battie Hines of Yale was in Wear City on the 12th on lodge business The M John Baptist Sunday school chose a delegate to the State Sunday school convention on the 15th to meet in lopaka on June 20th Superintendent R D Anders after write E W Derington delegate R C Chattman, alternate Miss F D Barker, delegate, Miss A Ninnell alternate Miss Florence Heigh delegate NEW ARLINGTON THEATRE NEW ARLINGTON THEATRE ```markdown ``` 18th and Harrison Streets Kansas City, Missouri. 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Still agother ward ‘I hope to pay you thin week, or goto helt.’ He's goue,” Tue educational condition of the South is almost as bad for the Negro asfor the whites. Inatead of asking foreigners to come South it would be much better to teach those within ity borders how to wosk, how to gain a ttle better horse aeuse and a good common school education. UH the South would prosper she will have to change her policy encourage the thrifty go ahead Negro. ‘Those who are clean, apt aad show thrift should be placed away, up.and beyond the alley Negro. ‘ RILL CITY, KAN. To the Plaindealer, I thought I woull wiste a few lines fo your paper J am a young negra and am icterested an the upbuilding of my rare. 1 will ash you through the columns of your paper to urge the young men of my race to come went, as there are golden opportumties awasting them A don't mean the sporting men, but good thrifty young men that are willing to work and stay with it I have just re- turned from douthweatery Kansas, Sa- gan county and Scott and Jinnie coun- ties, where land can Le bought cheap ana some plues i# government land, Land can be bought all the way from $800 to $500 an acre, 1 mtarted out thirteen years ago with one olf horse and an old wagoa Sow I own a gond farm 3%; miles rant of HM Cay = This land will yeadily aetlt at $30 an acre, To have nine head of good horses and mules, and ali the farm implements ! need, and J own 300 acres in Logan founty, [am not bragging, ant don't want this printed in that way, J want Jou to show our young mn what they tan de on this western worl, We have quite a number of good farmera in Grae ham county, Most of the colorat people out bere raise wheat and stock, Urge the young mea to come west and Ret thie Jend, as the country fe filling up with whites The white people nce the opportunities, oo why vant the ne- gre! FRAME CLINN, BU) City, Mae. As Mr. Baker Sees It! Contlnucd from Page 1. solemnly to get back again, and no! without the hope that 1 have illum: inatel some obscure by-way of found a new path through a thorny hedge. Meat of the examples so far giv- en are along the line of social con- tact, where, ef course, the repulsion in intense. They are tne outward evidenves of eeparation, but while lighly provocativethey are not eal’ ly of vital importance. Negroes and whites can go to differeat schools, churches and saloons, aod sit in different street cars, and still live pretty comfortably. But the onger l remain in the South, the ‘wore clearly I undcratand how wide end deep, in other, less easily dis- cernible ways, the chasm between the races is becoming. It takes forms that Thad never dreamed of, One of the natural and inesitable rexules of the efforts of the white man to set the Negro off, an a race, by himself, ia to awaken in hima new vonsciousness—a sort of racist consvionanese, It drivea the Ne» grove together for defense and of- fonse. Many able Negroes, some of them largely of white blood, ent off from +1] opportunity of success in the greater life of the white man, become of necessity leadera of their own people And one of their chief efforts consists in urging the Ne- Broce to work together and to atand together. In thiv they are only developing the instinct of de~ fense against the white man which haw always been fatent in the race. Thia instinct exhibite itself, ae in the recent Brownsville case, in the way in which the mas« of Negroes often refuse to turn over a criminal of their color to white justice; it ia ike the instinctive claonishness of the Migtland Sootch or the peasant jrish. I don't know how many Southern people have told me in Iifferent ways of how extremely difficult it Je to get at the real feel- pg of a Negro, w make bs tell what goes on in his clubs and shurches, or to hia innumerable societies, A Southern woman told me of a 00k who bad been in her eervice for pinetcen years, The whole family eally loved the old darky: her mis- ress made her a contidsnte, in the way of the old South, in the most atimate pr vate aud family natters, he daughters told her their love faire, they all petted her and even ubmitted to many amall tyrannies ipen her part, ‘+But, do you know,” said my ostewn, Susie sever tells os a hing about her Jife or her friends, ad we coulda’, if we tried, make s A new era in Negro musical ski A Marked and Signal Advance! .¢ 4 "¥, <1 2 Negro musical sill “FAREWELL ALMA MATER,” the inter-state prize winner. 5 heat pio mnanterpiece soampaned and written Ly Maes | Its high claw musical yom wae awarded the firet prize at the last ecssion of the Inter-State | Literary Amwociation, at St Joseph, Mo. lant Christinas, ft han been engraved ind pnt: ished by the beat Bucton music printers, and weno. being sold te anxious, eager Negra hoya sued gure, men and women whe play the pine ie all parte of these Western States, TO RDUCATE, AND SOP TO MAKE MONES: Prof ROG, Jackson, director of Music Department and Prof. Albert Rose, director of Business Courae department offercd List year thar feet creation, VO Western U'? to the western people, in Lit corel amagnitivent triumph. This yetr, Ute sec sted Creation so Clie i its refinement, do sapertor unite melody, 4 winniog the hearteot eoritieal stud dosccening public, In prownting thie original composition of surpadsing worth and individual capersority these two cestone wotker« who ire ever promoting young Negro talcnt wed eveeptionn) wwility, have been prompted by auuble deane to pat termazd omty that which hae the ch eracterttica of NOVELTY and INTRINSIC ezsetlenss, A MOST APPROPRIATE GIFT. From mother ta ses bether ta a . + 6 Semthes hurbaind to wife and lover tonweetheut, tis hemg rendered upon programs 2 Wegro churches, echoole and entertainments from Chieigo to Sin Veineico tee oesuie, wasuugion, ever fails to watiefy and gratify the peop’e, and yivea them full salve an retain for their liberal patronage and gencrous encouragement, MAIL ORDERS: No matter in what town you live send TODAY, and we will mail to any addres you desire, a copy of thie sterling production atan unneual rate for educational purpores, half price 15e per copy or the two creationa for Zoe. whe belonge to.” The Negro has long been defene- ively accretive. Slavery made him that, Inthe pret, the instinct was prssive and defensive; but with growing educution and intelligent lead:rehip it ix rapidly ecoming conscious; velf-directive and offens- ive, And right there, it eeeme to me though I «peak yet from limited observation, lies the great cause of the increased strain in the South. Let me illustrate. In the People's Tabernacle in Atlanta, where thous- ands of Negroes meet every Sun day, I saw thie sign in huge letters: FORPHOTOCRAPHS CO TO AUBURN PHOTO CALLERY, OPERATED BY COLORED Men. The old-fashioned darky pre. ferred to goto the white man fot everything. Hedide't trust his own people; the new Negro, with grow- ingrace coneciousness, and feeling that the white man is against him, urges his friends to patronize Ne- gro doctors and dentieta, and to trade with Negro storckeepers. The eatent to which this movement has gone wae one of the mort surpris: ing things that 1, as an unfamihar Northerner met with in Atlanta. In other words, the struggle of the races id becoming more and more rapidly econemre. Jo KE CONCEUDED, Mr. Dickson’s Side Coallnica ‘trati Page 1. becomes 80 lost to decency that he forgets the firet few years of his life, Hiv teachings at a gentie rosters koee and the guidance of a resyect c father abide with him forever. Itis a molaneholy inct thas the Negro, asa race, has none of these. When the young Negra goes torth into the world—God plty him’ He nas no such anchorage to hold him steady in the storm. Herein lies the vital essence of the Negro prob- lem, For instance, take a Negro boy from Mississippi, send him tothe public schools and the high achools, then some philanthropist, perhaps, payehis tution at Harvard, gives him an education, a bulldog, a silk hatand patent lesthershoes, What can that make of him with sucha home behind him and such an in- vtinct within himseli? It is «quite Impossible to make geotlemen by veneer, The Negro cannot be remodeled by beginning at the ballot, the high. est duty of citizenship, and then working downward. ‘The cicansing process must begin ja his home, in his private character, at the element al duties, and work upward. School. ing may sharpen his intellect, but 1¢ does not make character, White menhave earned preemi- nence by centuries of stroggle. They possess rights aed duties today which be wonld have been imposnble for them t+ comprehend a thousand year fago Nations aad individuals ari alike; they must grow by ther ows efi rts,orthegrowthis flabby. Tox body must be etrengthened by phys. [cal exercise, each man for himself No man can take exercise for anoth: er. The white man cannot, by law coufer his owa instincts, his geniue for governmert, his capacity and power of comprehension upon the Negro, Unable as he isto control himself, the Negro is singularly tractable anc amenable to control by hie well: recogaized superiora, For thie reat: on the Egyptians, Romans and Turks paid higher prices for them ior other slaves. Tney never fretted ia captivity; it was their natural state. The Negro throve and attained his highest development in slavery, Transplanted to a new country. where the climate ssited him, where he was not raided, massacred and eaten, he multiplied like imported eabbitain Austraha. During slavery their children were well cared for, and there was a wonderlul increase. But since freedom this has been checked by the frightful mortality among theic intants. Men and women alike lead such irregular lives that new diseases, utterly unknown belore the war, s¥ecy them off like shecp. Since the war the percentage ol black insane on Mississippi as compared with whites, has inereased four husdted per cent, Tuberculo sis, formerly unknown, is now ex: reinely common, [To be Concluded } A Negro Street Commissioner Continued from Page 1, rison in Washington, 1. U., and also attended mort all state and na- tional conventions since that time. Mr, Patterson ia one of the board of trustees appointed by Gov. Hoch for the State Industrial department of Western University, and recent- ly succeeded in having the county commivsioners decide to build a macadamived road to the entrance of this remarkably growing educa tional institution, Jt wae Mr, Pat- teraon’s little 5 months old grand- daughter, Henrietta Angeline Gay - den, who carried off the fret prize for natural Leauty a% the Mercantile Expomtion Carnivat Baby Show, Oct teth, at Kaneas City, Kansas, thuetriumphing over a multitude of babies of all races, colora and cone ditions. Mr, Patterson 1 an active politi- val worker in Wyandotte county and the znd Congresstonal district. He was appointed deputy eheriff by 8.8, Peterson and J. W. Longfel- low during their successive admin- jstrations, He was appointed street commissioner by W. A. Coy la 1860 and served two yesre; wae appoint. ed the firey ssaitary sergeant for MONORARY MUSIC TEACHER PATRONS. Prof, N. Claik Smith, Chicago, It, M. Gertrude Jackson, Chicago, 111, Prof. Will Blue, St. Louis, Alu. Madame L. B. Martison, St. Louls Mo. Prof, Desdune, Omaha, Neb. Miss Flora Cassels, Omalii, Neb, Miss Alne Thompson, Muscatine, Iowa, Miss Bertha Allen, Des Moines, lows, Miss Elizabeth Bell, St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, St. Joseph, Mo, Madame Mattie L, Teeters, Sedalia, yo, Miss Vinita Barnett, Joplin, Mo, Mies Daisy Day, Kansas City, Mo. Mus Edmonia Hubble, Kansas City, Mo, Mus Maud Richardson, Kansas City, Mo, Misa Nettie Penix, Kapsas City, Kan Madame Cunningham Summers, Kansas City, Kan, Miss Veatl McNeal, Topeka, Kan, Madame Juha M Wright, Topeka, Kan, Madame M_ O Craw, Muskogee, Ind Ter, Miss Tola Fenes, Guthrie, Okla, Madame Elizabeth Dishman, Denver, Coto, Mira Mabel } 1¢, Denver, Colo, Prof, L, L McGiuder, Colorado Springe, Colo, Madame S, J Jones, Pueblo, Colo. Miss Letha Fsters, Butte, Mont, Muss Mamie Garner, Salt Lake City, Utah, Mass Fanme F. Alexander, El Paso, Texas, Madame Olive Parsons, Santa Fe, N. Mexico. Madame John C, Woods, Los Angeles, Calif, Muss Edna Whitendes, San Francisco, Calif. DO YOV CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? If Not, Why Not? The Knightsand Ladies ‘ of the Orient. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY. WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AN D CHILDREN PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, 5ICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENKFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH, No home loving man can afford to be without Lire Insurance THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly autho- rized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. of Insurance of Kansas. Sts officers are bondedin a reliable Surety Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F.r information Address:- National headquarters, gor Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. OurMotto, “Prompt Payment of Claims.” John M. Wright, Pear! McNeal, Nat'l President. Natl Secretary. {Kanai City, Kansas, and for the |pixtten yeare haw Leen the head of the city sanitary cleaning depart ment, the business being conducted in the tiem naine of Patterson and Gayden. Tuesday evening, May ‘th, Mr. Patterson wag called before the may: orard city counell, ria of whom are Republivaus and six Democrats, and was completely eurprieed by the unanimous tender of the office of Street Commuerio'er, for Kanaae City, Kiusae, a position whieh be had pot sought nor little dreamed of, This postion is the biggest polui:al plum im the gift of any colored man in the state. It holds for 2 years, pays aeslary of £2,200 per sear with office, one clerk, a horse and buggy malntained by the city. Mr, Patterson has general supervision of all departments of streets in Kaneas City, Kane., Ars mourdale, and also Argentine when it shall become annexed in the very near future--over a total population of 100,000 people, The appointment of Mr. Dotter: son ia hailed by all classes with ju~ dilation, Democrata, Revublicana, white and colored, rich and poor, agit came to him unsolicited, ax a Jue recoguition of faithful service, | honesty and the right kind of tv. ing in both a public and private capacity, Te PLarpratnt = the Negroes of the atate of Kansas areequally jubilant of the recogni tion of merit to Corvine Patterson, who representa the type of Negroce in Kavaas upon whom the future of the race depeuds, and to whom ul young Negrocs look upon as ideals, | after which to shage and pattern their lives. It proves again that hfe is truly worth while in Kaneaea to the young Negro who strives and works to know something, do some thing aud be somebody. To My Patrons You will find ARTIST O,J. BROOKS at 731 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kas., 1m the same old town that he has lived for 10 years tasf October. He moved last month to new quarters a few doors west of the post office. I thank my friands 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 pcture that I have painted or drawn for you, as a satis« fied patron is the best ar'- vertisement a man cau have in business. Oving to the fact that the artist I had with me 4 years was forced to leave me last December; leaves an opening in in my studio for « Grat-class lady portrait artist. I pay the studio price paid by other places, and will advance trausportation from any part of the United States to aay studio, to one who can prove to me in advance that they are real aud truly an artist RFIST O. J. BROOK 731 Minnesota Ave,, ANSAS CITY, - KANBA whe Makropolitan Theatre 400 Kaveis Avi. Only Colored Vaudeville Mouse in Ithe City. A.C. MARIS, ASA MUDDERSOS, Tusinesy Mg re tiga Manager Good mneic, sweet singing, clever dancing and high-clasm comedy Every Friday Night * An entertumment cepccially for Ladies and Children, New faces, Songs and dances every FRIDAY NIGHT ANY SEAT IN HOUSE 1c 24° Hone upen for bookings. Addtera: A. C. Mlarria, care of Capital Offce. w#&LOCAL NEWS. For fine ice cream soda, po to the Capital pharmacy, y12 Kansas ave Mre, Willa Overr «f Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Bolomon. The Capital Pharmacy dispenses coo! soda water, Call when you want to be refreshed, 7 —— i: Rev. Wm. Mecre of Speed, Kans. spent a few days in the city visiting friends. u& _— Mrs. Bell Murray, who attended the party in Lawrence, spent Sunday in the city, en route to her home in Atchison. Otis Graves of Hiawatha spent Sunday inthe city en route home from Lawience. ’ SI Miss Corinne Buckner returned home last week from a visit in Kan- sas City and Lawrence, a _— Mr. Ned O'Banion left Wednesday for Mexico, where he eapects to reside. _ Mr, and Mrs, Walter Morton are the happy parents of a fine boy born Saturday, —_ Mise Willa Smith, circulition manager for Tie PLarNngat xe will visit Atchison, Leavenworth and Kaneas City ina short time. Subs soribers will oblige ua by settling their bills with her. Mr. A. T. Dyer, the steward of the Country Club, is one of the finest caterers in the county, He isthe author of several recipes fur some very palatab’e dishes. He is trom Chiongo. Macedunia Tabernacle No. 93 will have an installation May zand. Other temples and tabernacles are cordially invited Wednesday even- ng. Officers will be installed by C. P, Emma Gaines of Kentas and Nebraske jurisdiction. Supper and refreshments of all kinds. Admis- sion, ro cents, Atso8 W. B, atreet. Committee. Ida M, Jordan, Sarah “as. ee Ge ME eae Opes froméa m.te ino. Latonia Cafe and Restaurant. Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream,Cigars and Tobacco. Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS, Proprietor, 912 E,12th Kansas City,Mo. W.A.DOXEY Sc WIFE "527550 Bathers Massage and Swedish Move- ment Treatment, Vapor Baths and Betz hot air treatment. Treatment given for rbevmatism, poor circu: lation, Stomach, Liver and Kidaey Trouble. WwW. A. DOXY & WIFE, Xxceleior Springs, Mo. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Charles Lisenby, Plaintiff, vs No. 24284 Minnie Lisenby, Defendant, The said Minnie Lisenby is hereby notified and required to take notice that the plaiotiff has filed bis petition in the above said court in an action for w divorce and that she must ap=- pear, plead or answer tu the petition therein filed on or helore the goth day of Apnl, 107, or said petition willbe taken as true anit judgment rendered according tothe prayer ot the petition therein fited A. M. Tutoasas, Attorney for Plainufl Firat publietid March Sth, tgo7. ——— 10 TOPEKA SUDO BERS A great many of our Sabscribers inthe eity ere in arrears, and we would be pleased to have them call andtettle. We havibeen very len ent with them, and they should know by thistime that it takes money to run a newspaper, and unless their bills are settled their names will be dropped from the lst, -_—— W.E Jackson, Payson anp Suraucn UMce 406 Kansas Ave. 1 oiND, TOPREA, KANSAS WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T., —— STOP AT—— MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE Itis one of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city. Everything up-to- date and served in style. Clean Beds a Specialty. Jas. W. H, Martin, Proprietor 106 COURT STREBT. Photographs The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE- HALF? Stop andsce me W. H. LUCAS, 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Kansas, ) ss Shawnee County, | Inthe Probate Court im aud for Said Cuunty, In the matter of the estate of Julia A. Scott, deceased, Creditors and ali other persona intereated in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said County, sitting at the Court house in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 4th day of May, A. D, 1907. for a full and final settlement ofsaid estate. Dated April 3rd, A. D, 1907 | W.E, Jamison, Administrator of the estate of Julia ‘A Scott, deceased, ‘First published April $th, 1907. The Peoples’ Cafe PENMAN & WILSON, PROPRIETORS, An ideal place to get a nice meal or short order, Everything ia first-clasa,and our special Sunday Dinner is unsurpassed. Give us acall, 105 WEST FIFTH STREET ii umenaat : A. SIMS’ © 1 POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson cal} on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET —— INFORMATION WANTED OF WILL, DOUBTLY. Any information of Will Doubtly who was last beard of at Wybark, L.T., will be thankfally received by his brother, W. 8, BROWN, 2824 Btate Street, Bt-4—18, Chicage, 311. TRULY CONVERTED WILL NOT DANCE! Elpquent Divine Says Members Pulled off a Dance While the Church Was Praying for Souls. “THE CHAFF TO THE WHEAT!” Dancers in all the Churches are the Unconverted. members of at. foun were ro delight et with the fact of their church be ing out of deb’ that instead of at- tending the series of meetings in Progriss at the church, elected to celebrate the mortyage hitng by a ball, Several weeks and much en- ergy and means were spent in pre: paration for the great event. Sun- day schoul teachers, choir members | otticers of the church, and the world mere so mixed up on the floor that! you could not tell the children of light trem the coildren of darkness | The fellow, who, as a Chrissian, gase his influence and means to the bal! project, is more tu be condemned than the fellow wno danced. It isthe belief of the writer that after looking over the lot of beauti- fut young people sod some of their elders in tnat dance hall, the angels concluded and reported back tv Heaven that it was all mght, for sone ot the chldren ot the King ‘was there. “Why this conclusion,” the angels were asked: and the reply came immediately that the conclu- sion was based upon the fact that the members of St. John were en- gaged in an eflurt to save souls; and thatitwas afact beyond question no truly conyerted member of the church would be engaged in either promoting a ball or dancing, while the church was praying for souls, And the angels concluded by saying that it has been decided by the courts of Heaven from all eternity that the dancers in all of our churches are the unconverted element, the chaff to the wheat, hence they arc not the enrolled upon the Lamb's book of life, therefore, they are not the chil- dren of the King. A good sister mm a western city asked prayers for her daughter by eayirg: “Brothers aod sisters, you talk about your ‘possum la aad boom de aye,’ I want you to pray tor my daughter that she may back, back and gothe other way.” It is safe to say of her that ehe was not tuuod on the ball room floor with her daughter. Noharm todance? Ask Herodise, whose dancing took off the head of John the Baptist, if she would dance again had she the opportunity. | ‘The gentle zephyre of last Sabbath made sweet rousic in the rafters of| Bt. John; the congregation was so interested m the music that much ot the attention was diverted from the services. + . At their business meeting the members of the Grant Mite Mission- ary society selected Mrs. W. W, Buckner and Mrs RR. H, Wadeto represent them at the Musivnary conveniien at Lawrence in July, The Sewing Circle was entertained this week by a number of members at the home of Mrs. Chas, McNairy on Quincy street, A delghtful time was enjoyed by all. Ata business neeting of the cburch on Monday evening it was decided to raise money and make sume need ed repairs immediately. The great Congress of the Young People of the Episcopal district will meet with the church in July. and it is the purpose of the good peuple to extend a full welcome to all. How meny of you are on your way to the backslider's carner® You can go without fetter, Just con aod tet us know, | Bervices Sunday as follows: 1 Ja. m., sermon, eubyect, “The Un solved Problem,’” 3p. m, Sunday school, Prof. R. 1H, Wade, superintendent, [be tampered with in religious mat- ters, Seek the truth, know the truth, regardless of the opinions of othere. The soda season now opened at Capital Pharmacy, cat Mr. Robert: Sime and wife deft Saturday for 1a Junta, Colo, Mere. Wilttam Johnson ie quite il at her home on Lincoln street. Don't forget to bear Wrlvon's or- chestra at Lee's Deng store Sunday. If you want employment call at orwrite the Afio-American Renlty and Employment office, 1005 McCice ttrect, Kansas City, Mo. Me. Semon Negrito, after a visit with frients in the city, lelt Wednes day for Leavenworth, en ronte to Jamestown, Va. Weaserand Rivers will find most any kind of employment for you; see them at 1003 McGce street, Kan sas City, Mo. Are You K. of P.2 DO YOU NOT KNOW that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODGE: } In this the members are | united to care for and pro tect each other interested | as well as in sickness and | distress. UNIFORM RANK. In this department our young men are receiving a military educotion which they can get in no other way, thus making them bet- ter and more usefaol citizens. LADIES COURT, In this the wives, mothers, widows, daugeters and sis- ters of the Knights are united for the common pur- poses of life. ENDOWMENT. Inthis department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to widows and heirs of deceased Knights. IF THERE IS NO LODGE in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chan- cellor of your district or wote JOHN E, LEWIS, G. C., Box to17, Wichita, Kansas. GRAND OFFICERS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, ‘Ibe follow:ng oflicers have ben olected for the bunflower Grand Lodge, Kaighta of Pytbise, Surledictlon N, A. 8, A. EB A. A, aud Aut Jao, &. Lewis, Graud Chancella, Wieh- ite, Kas J. B. Davie, Grand View Chancellor, We, 8 Pope, Vast Grand Chancellor, To peke. Hey, & W, Batebelor, Grad Prelate, Lawrence, Rev, J. 8 hing, Grund Lecturer, Weil, FL S, Lee, Grand Master of Exchequer, Topeka. Dr, I. . Anthony, Grand Keeper of Records ana Seal, Kansas City. W, A. Wright, (ireaad Master at Arme Winheld. J. EB. Hobson, Grand lon r Guard, Co lumbua, Fred Martin, Grand Outer Guerd Wichita, Dr, 5, 1 Thompson, Grand Medica! Director, naneas City, J. HL Guy, Grend Attorney, lopeka. A. T, Glover, Girend Secretary Lntow ment Board, Wichite, fs. W, Eleoing, Grand Treasurer Es dowment Board, Wihite. Doe Wiltiems, Supreme Represeste re, Lawrences, Pisce of next mesting, Lawrenss, 1667 K,. AND L. OF URIENT. This very succesful Order has re- cently eetadliseed lodges in Cherokee, Weir City, Galena, Baxter Springs, Pittsburg and Ottawa, and ie eetab lishing a moat excallent reputation for the prompt payment of its loses. The Order hae recently paid claire in Mound City, Paola, Ind ependen:e, Newton, Bonner Sprnge, Greet Hend, Ef Dorado, Centradia, Garnett. Coffeyville, Sterling, Cherrysale ard a number of other places dunrg the month of April, The sery prompt manner in which all cleus are ady sted and pard has gered as a strong recommen lation torte Order. and aceoants for its rapid glowth, Mrs. Virginia Malone, who te- ceutly died in Newton, hat sas, was amember of the Order and also Mra, Lottie Gains of Oskaloosa, Kansar, who died on stay tet, 1907, ‘There losses wero promptly pard on receipt of proofs of death, The Order also paid sick and aceident losses during the month of April as follows, Mrs, Irene Wright, Mouad City, Kans. Mrs, Lousa Clark, Paola, Kane. Mrs. Belle Vanderfoed, independ ence, Kans. Chas. Hastings, Paola, Kans, Mrs, Martha J. Moore, Bonnet Springs, Kans. dame irvin, tiroat Bend, Kans. Martin Walle, El Dorado, Kane, Annie Rice, Centraha, Kans. Francis Skyles, Garnett, Kans Mee. I. J) Pleasant, Coffeyville Kans, The Order has completed arrange ments for emering Oklahoma, where its excellent reputation will enable it to get a large business Tn view of the fact that our people suve about 30 per cent over other institutions it is not surprising tha: the husiness of the Order is growing rapidly. The better class of people are the oncsof which the member- ship is compaeed, and that fact guer. antes the stability of the Order. |] The inatitution is fast becomirg jfone of the most important amuny our people and one that will accum: plich great good in a very substan- tial way, PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR, He was the world's greatest Negro poet. The fact that he had no white blood in his veins makes his achieve roents in the literary world the more astounding. A fine cngcaving made in three colors bax just been issued ‘which sells for only one dollar ($1 ) Send for one today. Address ‘ihe Colored American Novelty Co,, P. O, Drawer 2318, Washington, D.C. Agents wanted. F, Foster will open a real eetate ofice soon, Mrs. Foster's mother, who lives in Lawrence, visited her See week. Negro barbers ara becoming rare in this conatry. The young Negro will not Jearn the trade. Harber schools are being conducted ‘or whites. Negrues will not go into shops and learn the trade for sesr they can't make as much as the pro pnetor, Shame‘ shame’ oh, shame onthe parents of these youngsters, who should compel them to work while they have control over them, TOUSSAINT L'OUVERTURE. ‘This soldier, statesman and u arty with a mere handful of men heid at bay sixty ships and 30,000 trained soldiera—the flower of the French army and navy, Wendell Phithps pronounced Tousssict the greatest general the world hes produced, Pictures of this great Negro, and of alleuuuent colored people sold by The Colored American Novelty Co, P.O. drawer, 2218, Washington, DC, Agents wanted. Old St, John is out of debt once more, but ean need of a church or remodeling of the old one would be cheaper, Much credit 1s due Rev, f.G Snelson, Rev. J, F.C, Taylor and Rev, J, £. Edwards tor bringing this church to success. and paying of a mortgage of $6.000, which bad stood fora quarter of a century The church members should sorever feel gratelvl to these gentlemen for leading them through, although ong generation has come and suother gone, Mrs. Mabel Tomptias of Oske~ Jloosa was the guest «fi her brother, C. A, Jones, and wife. — Rev, W. Mt. Moore of Raasell Springs, and Kyeed, Kane, was in Topeka this week. He reports the farmere duing pretty well. Several ovlored peop'e are taking up land, Great bargains for those who wish to work, Mr Albert Frherly was anarried to Miss Stella Jones ot Lawrence, on Thirsday ollaet week. Rew J 1, Edwards officiated, Mtr. Etherly 1s anindustr-o as y mag man and hie bride ts a beaatital lady of high ate taluments Ehey have the best wshes of Tite Pratvpeater and their many frends, notwithstanding the fact that they stole a march on every holy, Tn the D etriet Court of Shawace County, Kaneae, Laura Thomas, Plaintift, ve No, 24,374 Mace Thomas, Defendant. PUNTO ATION NOTH R. | "The defendant, Mace ‘Thoma, 1 hereby notified that he has Leen ened by the plaintif! above named, in the Distrat Court of Shawnee County, Natear fora divorce, 99 the ground of abandonment, sat that he must anewer the petition filed by the plaintiff, on or before the ith day of June, 007, or eaid petition will be taaen a+ true and judgment rendered d-vorcing plains tiff fram the defer dant, Josara Ruan, Attorsey for Phaintif. Attest. ROL. Teas, Clark, By Jenni C. Roxen, Depaty, Firat published April 19, 1907, PUBLICATION ROTICE. Jo the Duetnet Court of Shawnee Courty, Kanan, Elizabeth M. MH. Meckeit, Pliaptiff, we Delph Heckert, Defendant, The raid Detph Heckert ie hereby notified and requested to take notice thatthe Plaintsl hae filed ber petie tion in the above entitled Court ia action for a civorce and that he rnust appear or anewer to the peti tion herein fled on or before the ‘th day of June, 1907, or the petis tion will be taken a» tpae and judge ment rendered ato the prayer in the petition heren Sled. Kivateth M. H, Heckert, By ler Atty., W. 1, Jarmieoo. Altots A true cyyy PL. Thewas, Clerk of the District Court, Firet poblished April 26, 1007, For Firet-esaay Roome and Lodging When in Preielo, Colo, Stop at B, W. Shelton’s ° Rooming House, 210 Lamplin Street; three blocke from the Union Peper, He can be found at the gate of the depot. ° M.D.Lawrie, Tailor and cleaner Suits and Trevseeis made to Order PANTS $3.50 to @12 SUITS 815 to $45 212 Francis Sr, ST, JOSEPH, MQ, FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? Me Black-Draught Stops Indigestion ‘Const.pat | a | A Gentle Lazstive Rev. I. Mason of Nashville, Tenn., arrived in the city Wednesday from Guthrie, Okla., and will remain several days. --- Mrs. Slaughter has made a great reduction in the rate of hate. See her fine stock of millinery before you purchase. Mr. Robert McDamon and Miss Sylvia Robinson were married May 11 in North Topeka. Rev. W. H. Houseley officiated Rev. W. H. Houseley and wife will leave Sunday morning for Lawrence, where the Reverend will assist Rev. C. R. Runyan in a rally for St. James A. M. K church. Mrs. M. Clinkscale went to Kansas City Sunday to visit her daughter, Mrs. C. S. Smith Arch Ray of Kansas City attend ed the Phi Sigma ball Thursday night of last week. Little Walden, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Wilkerson, was burned to death Wednesday afternoon. It is not known how the accident occurred, as the parents were away from the house at the time. The funeral will be held today at the home, near Shorey. Miss Willa Smith left Wednesday for Atchison, where she will spend the week collecting for The Prairiealee. She goes from Atchison to Leavenworth. Please be ready to settle your account. Mr. Merton G. Ewing and Miss Mayme Davis were united in marriage at Shiloh Baptist church on Wednesday evening, the Rev. G. G. Fishback officiating. Mr. Rich and Harris noted as best man and Miss Agnes Riley attendant for the bride. The bride was gowned in a beautiful white dress and presented a lovely appearance. The groom was attired in conventional black. After the ceremony the bridal party required to the beautiful and well-furnished home of the contracting parties, where a feast was prepared for about fifty guests. Both young people were reared in Topeka, and we join their many friends in wishing them success. WESTERN TUSKAGEE Commencement exercises begin Friday, May 21th. The announcements follow. Friday, May 21th, 4 p. m., Joint Program Religious Societies; Address Rev. I. C. Nicholson, Topeka, Kansas. Saturday, May 23th, 4 p. m., Final Program Booker T. Washington Literary Society. Sunday, May 23th, 220 p. m., Baccalaureate sermon, Rev. S. S. Katey, Ph D., Pastor First Presbyterian church, Topeka, Kansas. Remarks by Hon. G. W. Jones, Hill City, Kansas. Monday, May 27th, 4 p. m., Annual Recital Department of Music and Klocation. Tuesday, May 24th, at 2:00 p. m. Class Day exercises. Exercises Industrial Department, 4 p. m., Address, Major John M. Brown, Topeka, Kansas. Wednesday, May 29th, 220 p.m., Commencement exercises. The work of the literary and industrial departments will be on exhibition throughout the day. A cordial invitation is extended to every one to attend the exercises and hear these men of distinction. MUSIC—First class, vocal, instrumental and vocal opera gems, 10 cents per copy. CHAS. G. GARBERT, Agent, 534 Quincy Street. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONGRESS. The Young People's Literary Congress of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. church will convene in its second annual session on Thursday morning, July fourth, '07, at St. John church, Topeka, Kans. Bishop A. GRAND, President. J. C. CARDWELL, Dist. Sec'y. For information regarding accommodations, etc., address J. E. EDWARDS, 511 W. Seventh street, Topeka Miss Jennie Buchanan spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mrs. Allie Lawson Whitaker left Tuesday for her home in Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs. Carl Speers' infant daughter, Virginia, is seriously ill with crysipelas. Miss Hazel Washington attended the May party in Lawrence last week. Mrs. Sylomon McAfee and son, Leonard, of Chickensb, I. T. are in the city, visiting Mrs. Emma Robbs, 113 N. Madison. Among the Topeka young ladies who will attend the Mae Parti at Lawrence this week are Misses Cyrene Smith, Bartha Harlan, Hattie Harper, Clara Williams, Naucy Matley and Ethel Johns Mrs. Florence Peaches entertained the Ekoelsior Art club yesterday at her home, 404 E. First street. Mr. Andrew Campbell and Miss Ella Northington were united in marriage Thursday of last week. We wish them success. Mrs. Allen of St. Mary's is confined in a hospital in the city. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Taylor Reed of 1410 Western avenue, entertained the following guests at dinner Thursday of last week: Mrs. R. S. Sims, Mrs. Annie Hickman and daughter, Hazel of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. A. I. Whitaker of Colorado Springs, Colo., Miss Weston, Mrs. Mary Lawson and Mr. Robert Sims and wife of La Junta, Colo., Miss Flossie Mosely and Misses Henrietta and Vivian Sims. FIRST AFRICAN "Hold thou my goings in thy path, lest my footsteps slip," Pa. 17:5, was the text from which Rev. Carr delivered a strong sermon at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. A good congregation was present, despite the threatening weather. Rev. Blythe, a member of the Third Baptist church, was a visitor Sunday and preached the evening sermon. His subject was "The Office and Duties of a Bishop," 1st Tim. 4:1. Clerk J. W. Johnson was abent from duty Sunday on account of illness. The Sewing Circle will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Amanda Chat man on South Harrison street. It is reported that the circle's attendance is increasing and that the members are taking an interest which is quite gratifying. The program for Children's Day is under consideration by the Sabbath school. A meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon at four o'clock for the purpose of arranging the program. The usual services will be held Sunday. Your presence is requested. Visitors always receive a warm welcome THB RESCUE HOME. Mrs. S. F. Malone, president of the Kansas Rescue Home or F. C. Mission, wishes the public to know that the good people of Lawrence are manifesting a great interest in the work of the home. The A. M. C. church, of which Rev. Brown is pastor, gave a liberal donation; the Warren street Baptist church also gave a donation. She recently visited the literary club of which Mrs. Young is president, and was highly pleased at the interest manifested. The club gave a donation and pledged to do more in the near future. One of the art clubs, of which Mrs. Lucy Brown is president, wishes to help in the work and arranged for a meeting on the fourth Monday evening in this month. The Holly Grove Baptist church gave a pledge, with the assistance of Mrs. Matilda Jones, to give a liberal donation. Mrs. Carson is going to assist the work. It is hoped that the good people over the entire state will fall in line as The board is requested to meet at the home Tuesday, May 21st. All members are requested to be present. MRS. S. F. MALONE, President. REV. C. G. FISHBACK, Sec'y. CHANUTE, KANS. In the A. M. E. church of this city, May 8th, the electoral college of the Kansas Conference, meeting for the purpose of electing delegates for the General Conference to be held in Norfolk, Va., May 190s, was called to order by the local delegate, Mr. J. S. Johnson, who stated the nature of the meeting and requested the election of a temporary chairman. Prof. G. A. Gregg, of Western University, was elected. Mr. H. G. Smith of Iola, Kansas, was elected temporary secretary. The chairman then appointed a committee of three delegates on credentials and a committee on business. A collection of $5.03 was taken as a present to Rev. Green, pastor of the church, who has been ill ever since his appointment to that work. The college reassembled in the afternoon and received and adopted reports of committees. President Shelton French of Western University and Mr. Thomas Glover, of Wichita, Kansas, were elected delegates to General Conference, and instructed by the college to use their atmost influence to secure the return of Bishop Grant for another quadrennium. The meeting then adjourned. At night the citizens came out en masse to witness a program which was nighly interspersed with music by the local choir, a body of splendid young people who are not only singing themselves into the hearts of the people, but doing good work for the church. The welcome address was delivered by a young lady and the response by Prof. Gregg, chairman of the meeting. After a short talk by Mr. Thomas Glover, Prof. French was introduced and delivered a lecture on "Destiny." Another collection of $2.30 was aken up and given to Rev. Green. WAITERS AND PORTERS CLUB Bowling Alley. Pool, Billiards, Cigars, Soft Drinks. A Jolly Place and a Jolly Time for all. Vaughn & OLIVER 404 KANSAS AVE. NOTICE. Bibles and song books at cost prices. Write A. U. W. Mission Board, dealers in Christian literature, 39224 Papiu street, St. Louis, Missouri. NOTICE. The PLAINDEALER collector will be at your door noon. Chanute, Iola, Independence, Coffeyville, Parsons, Galena, Baxter, Olathe and other towns in that section of the state. BELL PHONE 1001 MAIN OFFICE HOURS 7 TO 10 A.M. 13 M TO 6 P.M. 10 A.D. Phone 1001. 7 TO 10 F.M. I. M. JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Recruiting Physician of the Knights and Ladies action Special Attention to diseases of women and private diseases Jones and Residence. 327 Madison Street O. A. TAYLOR, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 193 Kansas Ave Both 'Phone 776 Dallas answered day and night. Mice Hours ( 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Residence 1533 Van Buren. Get Busy If The Afro-American WILL GET Y We are sending hundreds of c to good positions in and out of the We are Headquarters for Reliab women coming to Kansas City should always have a demand for compre connection, and can accommodate you HELP SENT TO ALL WHEN TRANSPORTATION IS USED Office 1005 M'Gee HOME PHONE 634 MAIN BETT PHONE 634 MAIN National Life Insur The Knights Prote Authorived to do busi State. We issue policies f create a reserve fund to loan accident benefits while you United States should carry benefited. Get Busy If You Want Work The Afro-American Employment Agency WILL GET YOU A JOB We are sending hundreds of competent colored men and women to good positions in and out of the city. We are Headquarters for Reliable Negro Help. Colored men and women coming to Kansas City should come direct to our office, as we always have a demand for competent help. We have a Hotel in connection, and can accommodate you until you get a situation. HELP SENT TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WHEN TRANSPORTATION IS FURNISHED. Office 1005 M'Gee Street, Room 3 HOME PHONE 666 MAIN BELL PHONE 666 MAIN KANSAS CITY, MO. National Negro Life Insurance Co. The Knights @ Ladies Protection Authorived to do business under the laws of the State. We issue policies from $75 to $1,000. We create a reserve fund to loan to memburs. Sick and accident benefits while you live. Every Negro in the United States should carry a policy with us and be benefited. P.C. THOMAS, Narl Sec. New and Hand Good Furniture, Stoves, Se Gas Fitting, Etc., bought We do Gas Fitting, All Work Guaranteed. New and Second Hand Goods Furniture, Stoves, Second Hand Clothing, Gas Fitting, Etc., bought, sold and exchanged. We do Gas Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- All Work Guaranteed. PHONE 840. 211 N. WASHINGTON PHONE 880. 211 N. WASHINGTON AVE., IOLA, KAS The "play" that was to be given at the M & O ball Monday evening, May 6, was postponed on account of disagreeable weather, and will be rendered at a later date. Miss Loora Beckham and Mr Albert Miller were united in the holy hands of matrimony Wednesday evening, May 8, at the residence of the bride's mother, 925 Everett avenue. Rev. A. M Ward performed the ceremony and the house was crowded. Miss Carrie Nash was bridemaid and Mr. Edward Athanson acted as "attendant." Those present were as follows: Miss Ida Scott, Mrs. Lula C. Summers, Mrs. Mattle Jackson, Mrs Mary Jones, Mrs Alla Stovall, Misses Pila Matthews, Estella Wilson, Mabel, Farnor Dorys, Lydia Freeman, Messy Roy Fulcher, Wayman Ward, I Patterson, Joseph Harpole, Howard Berry, Mr. I D Summers, Mr and Mrs Owens, Mr. H. M Collins, Mrs Rachel Wakes, Mr. and Mrs Chris Link, Mrs Nittau Lees, Mr. and Mrs T. B Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Farley, Mrs. P Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs W M Price, Rev. and Mrs Collins, Mr. and Mrs I. N. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs Miller, Mr. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs McDow, Mrs Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Nani Illusion, Mr. and Mrs J D Weeden, Miss Laura Smith, Mrs Conner, Mr. and Mrs Hordette, Mr. and Mrs. Moorhead, Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, Mr. and Mrs Bradley, Mrs Monroe Robinson, Mrs. Amanda Smith, Mrs Mary Alexander, Mr. and Mrs Melvine Jones and daughter, Mr. and Mrs Woods, Mr Robert Armstrong, Mr and Mrs Rathford, Mr and Mrs J. Moorehead, Mr and Mrs D Henry, Mr and Mrs Iron Washington, Miss Vita Bland, Miss Minnie Jackson, Mr. and Mrs H. S. Bland, Mrs C. D. Damson, Miss Ola Boone, Mr and Mrs Lylea, Miss Ida Godfrey, Mrs W. Allen, Mr. and Mrs E. E Brown and daughters, Mr. and Mrs A. J. Neely, Miss Mabel Wilson, Miss Hallie Holt, Mr. and Mrs J E Banks, Mrs. Mattie Drake and daughter, Miss Oksessa Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs F H Hogg, Mr. and Mrs L. W. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs F H Jones, Mrs Jennie Elimbara, Mr. and Mrs G Brooks, Mr. Wm Boone, Mr. and Mrs Pearson Mr. and Mrs. Sunters, Mr. and Mrs I B Foster, Mr Aguther Taylor and company, Miss Marielle Minor, Mr Thomas H Dekerson, Mrs. Kate Munoz and Miss Melene Minor, Mr. and Mrs I C Harris, Mrs. J. W Smith, Miss Finally Murphy, Mrs. Lannie Johnson, Mr J H. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Boone Miss Ida Boone, and Mrs. J. C F. J. Weaver. Bonded by the Metropolitan Purety Co. J. JOHNSON Proprietor. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Alfred Rivers. Reference: Missouri Saving Bank. You Want Work Employment Agency YOU A JOB competent colored men and women city. Help Negro Help. Colored men and come direct to our office, as we rent help We have a Hotel in you until you get a situation. PARTS OF THE COUNTRY FURNISHED. Street, Room 3 KANSAS CITY, MO. Negro Insurance Co., & Ladies Action Business under the laws of the from $75 to $1,000. We to memburs. Sick and live. Every Negro in the a policy with us and be Second Hands Second Hand Clothing, sold and exchanged. Repairing and Uphol- J. W. ANDERSON Plumber. INGTON AVE., JOLA, KAS Cooper. The bride received an immense assentment of presents from the choir and other guests. We wish the "bride and groom" much success in their future life. The funeral of Mrs. Ella Day, who died in Swift current, Canada, Sunday, May 3, was held at the A. M. E. church Friday afternoon, May 10, under the auspices of "The Chapter" (society). Mrs. Day was a faithful member to the church, a highly esteemed citizen, and had won many friends among white as well as colorful people. She leaves a hus band and many friends to mourn her demise. A "Hoop" and a "Ribbon" drill will be given at M & O, hall Tuesday evening, May 14, under the direction of Mrs. Hannie Johnson and Mrs. Woods, captains on two clubs of the rally that is being carried on by the A. M. E. church. The proceeds in to be divided between the two clubs. A large crowd is expected to attend. Mr. James Johnson, son of the late Penman and Johnson, died Thursday morning, May 9, at 9:10 o'clock. He was buried from the Catholic church Saturday morning, May 11. He leaves a wife, a step mother, a brother and a host of friends to mourn his demise. The annual sermon of the "Odd Fellows" and the "Household of Ruth" lodgers was hell at the First Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, May 12. Rev. Bowen delivered a very able sermon and the church was crowded. There were many visitors in town from Topeka, Atchison, Leavenworth and other cities. Mr. A. J. Allen of the Eighth Street Christian church is still on the sick list. Mrs. I. H. Slaughter has made a reduction of 25 per cent on hate. She has an attractive stock which she invites you to see before buying elsewhere. 431 Kansas avenue. Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS, HAIR ORNAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, AND FRIZZES OF ALL KINDS. A NICE HINE OF TOILET WATER AND PERFUMES. MRS. M. L. FIELD, 819 KANSAS AVE. 1 Miss Willa Smith, circulation manager for THE PLAINDEALER will visit Atchison, Leavenworth and Kansas City in a short time. Subsoribers will oblige us by settling their bills with her. HIGOINSVILLE, MISSQURL Foster Williams has made another large real estate deal, sold a piece of property for $5,500 cash. Plans are now being drawn for a three story brick building on the remaining half which he still owns. A great many of our subscribers in the city are in arrears, and we would be pleased to have them call and settle. We have been very lenient with them, and they should know by this time that it takes money to run a newspaper, and unless their bills are settled their names will be dropped from the list. Do you Want to buy a home? Want to buy a farm? Want to rent? Want papers drawn, or au- knowledged? Want a loan on your property? Want to exchange city property for splendid farms in Central and Western Kansas? Call on or write J. H. CHILDERS, Salesman with the Benedict Real Estate Co., 629 Kansas ave J. W. Voohie's Restaurant I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS. Give me a share of your trade. State Avenue. Kansas City, K 8225 Home one six West. FOR SALE—At Muskogee, I. T. the nicest and cleanest up to date cafe and hotel in the territory. If you want a nice, clean cafe, see me at once. I wish to suspend business on account of failing health. J. W. H. MARTIN, 106 Court St. The Prohress Barber Shop and Shining Parlor Haircuts, Shave Use Message a Specialty SCOTT & SWENDELL, Props. 123 Independence Ave. KANSAS CITY, MO S. M. Chandler's Barber Shop and Pool Hall [Signature] First-class Artist in the Barber Shop—Popular Prices, Work Guaranteed—You are Always Welcome. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. 112-4 E. Sixth St. ARE YOU GOING TO VISIT CHICAGO THEN, if you are you would want to stop at some good relaite home where things are homelike? Well, drop us a letter with 50 cents inclosed and we will see to it that you will have a First Class place to tow, 10 cents to the hotel and have the best of care. All the leading Hotels and private Boarding houses in all the large cities Register with us. Write us at anytime you wish to get Rooms. THE FIRST NATIONAL ROOMING ASS N. Special Announcement No.2.. Hear the orchestra concert LEE'S, Drug Store Sunday at LAWRENCE NEWS The Oread club gave their annual last Friday evening at Pythian hall. About 7.30 o'clock an elaborate six course luncheon was served in the dining rooms of the king hotel, the decorations and the papering carried out the club colors. The guests then departed for the dancing hall. The hall was beautifully decorated and a vast number of palms shaded the orchestra that sent forth some very sweet strains by which seventy five or eighty couples danced. Quite a large delegation of out of town guests from Kansas City, Michison, Topeka, Garnett, Imporia and St. Joseph were present. Miss Virginia St Clair of Atchison and Miss Beatrice Hughes of St. Joe were guests of the Misses Carter last week. Miss E. and F. Staley of Emporia were among the out of town guests last week. Lawyer and Mrs Wasosn of Kansas City visited their son last week. Mr. Otis Graves of Hawatha was in town last week. Miss Mable King and Mr. Roy Wilson were among the Jopka guests who at fonded the party last week. Miss J. J. Jones entertained at breakfast Sunday morning in honor of Misses Virginia St. Clair and Beatrice Hughes. The dining room was very tastefully decorated, green being the predominant color. Places were laid for eight. A dainty four course lunch was served. Miss Mable Gleed entertained the out of town guests at her home on Saturday evening with a wheat putty. The first prize a beautiful postcard album, was given Miss Virginia St. Clair of Wichita. Light refreshments were served, after which the guests departed. Mr. W. W. Moirs entertained Misses Virginia St Clair and Bentrice Hughes with an afternoon luncheon last Sunday afternoon Those present were Misses Bentrice Hughes, Virginia St Clair, Oma Carter and Colin Carter, Mesara, Will Elhot, John Posee and W. W. Moirs. Miss Bentrice Martin of Garnet visited her sister last week Lawyers Huston and Callaway of Kansas City attended the patty. The Reading club meets with Mrs. Reeves this week. The Sierra Leone club will meet with Mrs. S. Carter this week. JUNCTION CITY, KAN. Topeka Plaindealer Mr. Editor: Will you please give us a little space in your paper to thank the law and order people for giving the few colored people who stood for right something to do besides run a gambling LEE'S DRUG STORE. always setting the price, has some good news up its sleeve for perfume users. The long and short of the matter is, we are overstocked on perfumes at present and have decided to cash in some of it at unheard of prices for the class of perfumes which we handle. All perfumes in our stock will be sold at 40 per cent. discount until further notice: The following odorn will be subject to this cut: Ideal, Japan, Jicky, La Treffle, Rajah'e Orchard, Persian Boquet, Carnation Pink, Hyacinth, Heliotrope, Wood Violet, White den, bootleg and houses of all fame in Junction City. Mr. Macdon Moyer is mayor of this city. He and his new councilmen are among the most successful business men of this city and are Square Dealers. They believe in dealing with every man alike, so long as he does right. That is the kind of man we need—man who will give others a chance to do right if they will regard the law, regardless of race or color. When those gentlemen got into office they did not forget the few colored people who voted for them, because they knew we were the right kind of people. As a rule the white man gets his office, and the Negro gets the burrah and a drink of whiskey. But in this case it is different, for old Father Johnson and I. H Crews got an appointment through the good mayor and council. You know the Christian people have been praying, their witness is in heaven and their reward is an high. The others have been dreaming and they thought all power had been given unto them. The dream has been changed their kingdom is torn down and divided among men And few others DOVER, OKLA. Lone Oak school, taught by Mrs. Elmora Winn Curran, closed May the Sid The exercises were carried to Mt. Olive church for the purpose of seating the people. The house was filled to overflowing. The program was excellent. The pantonume, "Jesus, Lover of My Soul," was enjoyed by all Every pupil did well This is the second term that Mrs Winn Curtin has taught Lone Oak and the board and patrons have asked her return next year because of her successful terms, and the interest she manifested in the children. It is reported that Mr. C. R. Bell is going to High School next year. Some more of the young men should make this decision. How to I Curtin has been home for a few days. Mr. T. P. Currin of Hinton, Okla. and Mrs M. J. Johnson of Kingfisher witnessed the close of Lone Oak School. Rev T. Olton held his second quarterly conference at Brown chapel last Saturday and Sunday. OUR PRICES AND QUALITY: WESTERN UNIVERSITY The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS: Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Leading and Best Industrial School of the west SHELTON FRENCH.A.M.,Acting Pres. Phone: Office Bell West 1428. Residence: Bell West 16 courses Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Iain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Rose, Red Rose, Crushed Rose, Rose of Killarney, Rose Geranium, Jockey Club, Lily of the Valley, Crab Apple Blossom, Violet, Niolet of Savilla, Purple Lilac, Cashmere Bouquet, Nile Caranation, Ben Hui, Trailing Arubtus, Mown Hay, Locust Blossoms, Frangipanni. Yalang-Ylang, Palmer's Violet, Palmer's Cotto, etc. Quindaro, Kansas. Advantages Aplendid Location, I Good Influences and Thoroup Aplendid Location, Healthful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to ATCHISON NOTES. Mrs Isamb Walker of Blue Rapids, Kan. has been here visiting relatives for the past week. There is general sympathy for Mrs. Hulman Williams in the total accident, which overcame her husband at Biana's moll today. He was buried with high honors by the knights of labor. They laugh as at old when you tell them to get off the move chance of city life and take to the farm, where their wives can really be the last ladies of the land adorn reign the wash tub. The following is the Attleison contin- port to the Lawrence May party Fri- day evening. Miss Lethol Lorn, Virginia St. Clair, Goldie Cunningham and Mrs Belle Murray Morris H O Hutchison and Carter Highland. All report a small time. Miss Mabel Hughes of St. Joseph, on her return trip from the Lawrence May party was a guest of Miss Virginia St. Clair Sunday and Monday. Miss Stella Lay one of our leading young ladies, in receiving well merited praise for her loyalty to her father in the days of disability. He old follows you a successful excursion to Kansas City Sunday. A few sight hunters got off and came home on the Burlington. We have not heard of any twenty-course house parties lately. What in the matter have we not last concluded to no longer ap the rich until we get a little ahead? Save your money if you would have the praise of the best citizens. EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS The Misses Ida and Tallian Groves and Mrs Pearl Ielts gave a reception. Saturday evening in honor of Miss Amine Hunter of Iro, La at the residence of Miss Permanha Cannon. A number of friends were present and every one had a lovely time. Rev H. I Hammonds presided a lovely woman Sunday at the P H Baptist church. Miss Immerson of Lawrence spent Sunday with Ida M Groves. Miss Mattie Saunders of Kansas City is visiting friends. Mr. David D. Groves, the son of I. G. Groves, and a student of the N. A. C. at Manhattan, Kan., spent Sunday at home. He was highly entertained by relatives and friends while here. He inspected the stock and farm, and said everything is in good condition. Miss Ammie Hunter left Monday for her home in Ino, La. Miss Hunter said she would never forget her friends she made while in Edwardville. WE WANT 6,000 More Men, Women and Children to Read and Pay for Liberal Commission to Energetic AGENTS WRITE FOR TERMS