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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER, oie a a i at VOLsmt IX. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 5, 1907. NUMBER 27. — —————————————————————————e————————————————K—X&z_=_———&_——_—————=_=&_{[_=_==E—=__ The Industrial Exposition and Tri-State Fair at Saint Joseph, Mo., Will Equalthe Big Show at Jamestown, Virginial HORE SMITE REFORMING. Georgia Cayernae: Will Soon Be onthe Lord’s Side— Coming in Slowly, Hoke Smith was inaugurated gor ernor ot Georgia on June 20th. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Fish of the supreme court before the joint session of the legislature which began its annual @emion this week. Governor Smith thea delivered bis annus! address from a platform erected in the open alr on the west front of the capitol. ‘ Governor Bmith suggested spectal legislation to prevent corporations from using improper influence to control legislation. He advocated that all representatives of corporate interests should be required to regis. ¢er with the secretary of state. AGAINST FREE RAILROAD PASSES, ‘The legislature, he said, should prohibit the railroads from jsauing free passes between points within tae state. The contribution of ‘money for political purposes by cor poraticns oe special interests, the governor declared, should be probit- ited by anew atate law, He urged reqzicing cand.dates for public office ety submit sworn statements of money spent, its purposes and its sourcs. The state constitution should be amended, he taid, to provide a ner. standard for the elective franchise, suggesting the Alabama law as : model, He referred tu the provision io the constitution of the United States which declares that “the rigkt of the citzens of the United States ’to vots shall pot be dcealed a ‘abridged by the United Stats or muy state, oa account of rece, color or previous condition of servitude,” BIS RESTRICTIONS O VOTING, The state of Georgia, he mala tained, has the right to fix = legal steadard—the qualifications being required of all without reference to racearcolor. This amendment, he @uggested, should divide the voters iato six classes, as follows: 1.” All persons who served in any war of the United States, the Conted- erate states or the state of Georgia, 2. Theie lawtal descendants. 3. All persons of good character who understand the duties and obli- gations of citizenship. @ All persons who can reed and write correctly in English any para- graph ot the federal or state comitl tution. 5 Owners of forty acres of land ou which they live, 6, Owners of $500 worth of tax- able property in the state. “The right to quality under ths third provision.” Governor Smith declered, suould expire January Let, 1910, aad under the first and second provisions, January tst,tgty Any person qualifying under the first, second of third provisionss qualified to vote for life, unless be fails tu pay his taxes, commits a crime or does some act subsequently to preveot his voting." ASSERIS THE NEGRO’ INFERIORITY | Continuing, the governor said. “Any plan for the Negroes which tails to recognize the difference be [ tween the white and black races will fa:l. The honest atudent of history] knows that the Negro had full oppor tunity for generations to deveiop before the days of slavery; that!) th: Negro race waa iraproved by slavery and that tre mayority off the Negroes fa this state have ceased to improve siace slavery. Few have) been helped by books. All base} been helped who have beea taught]! or made to work, ‘The Negro child shocld ba tavgut manual fabaur and huew talive The overcom? by misguided philanthro- p'sts. Superiority does not justify cruelty, The maa who breaks the law to pua- ish acriminal fs himeelf a criminal. There is no place in Georgia for riots and mobs. It is the duty ofthe governos to exhaust the power of his office to enforce the law and to pre- vent lynching, aad I shall perform thisduty. I recozalze the duty of the white man to be absolutely j sat to tne Negro. A Kaaiaa Weds in the Philippines. | A letter received in Junction City receatiy trom the Philippines tells of the marriege of Bedford Hunter, « former Junction City boy, Redford Heater is a Negro, aod he was grad- uated from the Junction City high school shorly before the Spanish- American war. In 1890 be went to the Philippines as a teacher. He he has worked in the capacity of a teacher up to this time and tor the last year has been in charge of ali the schools ia one vig district, Apmi 15th be was marr ed to Sen- orita Pas Montilla, the daughter of awealthy Filipino at Igiug, The weddiog waa atteaded by more than 500 people and the ceremonies lasted two days, most of which time was t ken up with dancing and feasting. For the teas: it was necessary to slaughter two cons, three sheep, six pigs, and great flocks of chickens. Asa result of his marriage, Hunter has a whole tuwo fall of relatives. His father in law presented him with a furnished bsogalow, Hunter already has a rice plantation, and is now ore of the big men in the prov- inea in which he res‘des KANSAS FARMERS TAKE NOTE! Tbave caased cirvular letters to Le act miny of you from St Jos- epb, Mo, wh ch is headquarters for our great Tri-State Fair, Will you kiadiy resol them and note the purposes, Never before, west of the Missise sippt has eo noble a movement been insrgurated by our people, of our people sad for oar people, neither bave sach opportunities and advant~ ages presented themselves as at St. Toueph, to demonstrate and prove our progress, beyond a reasons’ le doubt, im these three Btates.- T have boea elected Commissioner of Agriculture and servant for this State; therefore [ desire au expres: sion of , heartfelt co-operation by sending ornotifyiag at once of any article or commodity, from a glace of jelly to fiaest horse, or pig, or pigs. The Sunflower at te agriculturiate are urged to take advantage of thie faie and exposition that it might enable the avaa of Kanass to carry of many prizes for agricultural pro: ductioaa st Topeka, 1911, The Sandowar State Agricultu. rista will report fa the neat week's imue of Tug Pratnozauer, Farme ets of all necttoas take note, Very kindly youre, C. A, Gaoves, B. 5. 4, Comminsioner of Agricalture ‘Trt State Negro Ladustrial t xpoe sition aod Fair. HIAWATHA, KANS, Mrs. Oscar Banks returned Sun day frout a few daye vis:t with friends in Falls City. Mr, and Mr3. George Montgomery are visiting ia Friend, Nebr. Mrs Mary Denton acd Miss Mary Miller of Sabetha attended the rally bere Sunday. Mr, Frank Baaks aod Mr Leo Linuvar ¢t O nsha are visiting rela- tives bere, Sunday wsa rally day at the Sec- oni Baptist churct Services were hild at the coat house, Rev6 D Tapp, the pastor. ofhciated during the morniog service. Kev. Davis pastorofth: A ME church preached ths afteraong sermoo and Rev WL Brasso, an evangelist, preached the syecieg fermoa, The ratmbers oftav AM E church Give a3 cutertaamest Thursday arghe forthe benefiser the church “ey Jarser f! hes on evtaned the sow'vg Frijap sera ow ST. JOSEPH’S BIG . EXPOSITION! Negroes Will Hold the Largert Fair and Indus- trial Exposition Ever Given in the West--- Four States will Participate. Following the Color Lineest ** pany foot We made a speclal trip to Bt Joe this woek to ascertala facts ia con- nection with Tri-State Negro Expo- sition ena Fair, to be held August 4-9, 1907, This will be the largest undertaking to occar in the West ontelde of the St. Louie exposition A wealthy white citizen who is interested in the uplift of Bt Joseph andthe colored race suggested the in of holding this exposition, and will assist the board of directors and lady managers by allowing them to draw on him to the amouat of $7000 to defray expenses and pay premiums to those whe would compete for prizes, The following are to be the exhibits: Neeale and art work, the work of skilled mechanics, best hogs horses, sheep and cattle, to be owned and controlled exclusively by Ne groes. The board of officers and managers have offices at Third and Edmonds, Board of Trade building. There are several stenozraphers, clerks and traveling agents. who are secur- ing exhibits for this great enterprise. They are already overrua with com: munications, ask ng for particulars. assuring the ditectors of their pres- ence Thousands of whites w:ll attend this fair and wil! spend their money to make it 2 avecess. The vanous charmea are visiog with each other to make their wrk the bet. Pres. N C Brsce, Vice Pres i. E Perry, WA Bull, secretary and treasurer, 223 Dr.M O Ricke.'s chairmas, W M Headley, Supt. of stock, J H Sims committee on edu- cation, Mrs HH Walker, Pres. aad Mrs J Smothers, vice president, and other members of thecommittees are determined that nothing shall be left undone. The grouads are located near Lake Contrary, a large, beautiful body of water, dutted with boats and houses and surrouaded py shade treee and shrubbery, making an ideal place for pleasure seekers and sight seers, Onecan camp for a week amid the flowers and biue grass, and breathe the pure atmosphers, which s exhilaratiog and helptul. "Street cars rua to the grounds every five minutes, all care running past Union depot. S: Joe je ucted jor having oae of the dest systema in the West. Une quod featare aduut this expoa+ ton is that ao wisey nos gambling! will be allowed about tne grosads | Tents and cots will be provided for, howe who wish ty camp aa the fair! rounds, at reasonable prices, Meals i mill be served at peces taat will each every ons, The several days wil, c¢ aet apart or events of great interest to the multitudes that will attend, Tae| | Coatraued from Last Week, ‘Ferm the Amectcaa Magqaian, One of the most xsive causes of this remarkable movement ia dowus might fear—or race tepulsion eis pressed in fear, The white people disitke aad fesr to live in denae colored neighborhocds, while ste Negroes are often terrorized in the white ceighburhoodi—-aad sot in the South only bat ta parts of Oblo, [ndisna Uikaora aa [ sba'l show wken {come to trest of Nortaers raecontitioga [have scumaias ei macy {inetaacea showing bow Negroes sre expelled from abue neighborhoods, Thers ia a mgzuid- Care rernes Foon TD veta Dae Nee syevral ty the Geos pan, Goveraor's dey Hod Carriers’ day Children’s day, Farmers' day, Mon of great ability will make speeches Beattor Foraker, Registrar Vernon, Booker T, Washington, Kelty Millet and several other distinguished men of aational reputation are} on the progtam, J GandC, A Groves, ofticers of the Buafowee Agriculturist, have promisedto bring six car loads of produce, cattle sad horses to the exposition. A marvel of tie 2ain caature will bethe great industrial fatr held by the people of St Joseph August 4-9 We hope every one who has any: thieg worthy of note will write this committee sud assure them of their exhibits. Thia will be an incentive for the race and these atatea in the West to move on more rapidly in acoumula- tion of wealth. The Shriners of St. Joe have shown the committee that they will help to make this a sic- cess by holdicg a reunion at thid time. There will be drills aad pa trades of several secret organizations which wil! compere for prizes, dal thone wishing to eozaze in thers drills whould writet.e« mmittee at ozce fer place and parties ara The expostion wi lopea Sanday with Camy Meeuirg agi a sermoa will be preached b7 Re Rev, Bishep Griu; f the Frith Fpracoval Du’, A chotr of 100 voices will reader music on thatday. Me, Palmer L Clark, who controls the park aad is manager, and Maoning B. Pletz, working as hard saa committee to make it a euccess—theee two geat: lemeo represent white citizeas of St. Joe and are in earnest ia this matter. Mr, Pletz,whois director of mosic in the park, is a gentleman who is a fair, honorable, thorough buiiness man, deeply inteseated in the aaocees of this fair of the col pred tece. He was born ta Spriog~ field, O, across the street from the immortal Lincola and was always imbued with the ides that the col~ pred man should have equsl show to ara a dollar with the white mao, and he sasures the committe it shall want for aotbicg. Mr. Plete was bree times page of the Llhsois leg slatare. Th's is a apleadid opportanity for! jeople to raa stands, merry+gc-| onda saiother amssemeata. They will secure oavof tre finest vlored baada la the United dtates, which will open the exposit’oa, For privileges write W. A. Hill, Soard aad Trade Buildiag, Tared ad Edward Streeta. ‘Litthe Rock, Ack, Jaa, l.— Practically every Negro fa Eveaizg Shade, Sharp County, ia thie State, bas left towa aa the reeult of threats eon bave been made against the Negroes. For several years a anal coluny of Negroes baa lived Just on the outakirta of the town, A short time ago aoties were posted warns tog the Negroes to leave the county atesce, Abuut ths same time Joe Brooks, 3 Negro who lived with att faauly two milew north of towa, wae called to bre dugr an] fired upoo by voinown pervcoa. A load of abot eric the house clove by hie aide: andesre of the shot entered bis gem eed een rw fefy the ouaut-y bel practiosll y every member of the Negro colony hasgone. They have sbandoned their property or dispoeed of it for whatever they could get.” From the New Orlcane Times Democrat of March 20, 1907, Icut the following diepatch showing one method pursued by the whites of Oxlsboma “Beacks Oxperv Oor, *Liwtoo, Okla, March 20. *Ne- groen, beware the cappers, We, the Sixty Sone of Waurika, demand the Negroes to leave here at once, We mean Go! Leave in twenty. four hours, or after that time your life is uncertain,’ These were the words on placards which the eighty Negroes of Waurika, forty miles south of Lawton, ssw conspicuous: ly posted in a numberof publio places thie morning. “Dispatches from there to-night atated that the whites are in earnest aad tbat the Negroes will be killed if they do not leave town,” Nota few students of Southern conditions like John Temple Graves among the whites snd Bishop Tarn- er among the colored people, have argued that actual physical separa trom of the racee—either by depor~ tation to Africa or elsewhere, or by giving them certain reservation like parts of the South to live in—is the only solution And here 1s, in act- uality,a natural segregation going forward in certain parte of the South though in a very different way from that recommended by Mr. Graves aad Bishop Turner; for even in the blackest counties the white people own most of the land, ovcupy the towns, ani dominate everywhere, polttically,socially and industrially. Mz, Browns plantation contains aboat 5,090 acres, of which some -/509 serea are in cultivation, a besatiful rolting country, well wat ered, with here and there clumps of pings, asd dotted with the small homes of the tenaatry. Aswe drove slong the country rosd we met or passed many Ne- groes who bowed with the greatest deference, Some were walking,some drove horses or mules and rode not iafrequently in top buggies, looking most prosperous, se indeed Mr. Browa informed me they were, Ho knew them all, sad sometimes stop: ped to ask them how they were getting slong. The outward rela- tionships between the races in the counrty seem to me to be smoother than in the city. Cotton, as in all this country, ia simost the exoluetve crop. In apite of the constant presching of agris caltaral reformers, like Mr, Brown himeelf, hardly enough corn is rais- ed to supply the people with food, sod [ was surprived here and else where at seeing so few cattle and hogs. Sheep are noneviatent. Ir tawklasville, though the country ppugh about raised excellent gracu, | aswia frost of 3 supply store balea of hay which had been shipped in 64) mules, from Tennessee. Enough augse caue ia raive*, moatly ig emall patches, to supply syrup jor domestic uses, At the time of ny vieit the Negroes were iu the sanefields with their long knives, getting 10 the crop. We saw several KANSAS BLACKS DONG Wiki. | GU MIVOE SNAtlSdoe | We visited Manhattan, Jusction City, Salina, Eltswortn and Abilene the past week and found the colored people progressing nicely, They are erecting several buildings and new homes in these different towns, also they are buying property, We saw oceans and oceans of wheat, acres of coin acd numbers of herds of cattle. | Manhattan was our firat stop, ‘Here we visited the home of Miss Minnie Howell,a teacher in the pub- lic schools of Kansas City. Her mother conducts one of the nicest tooming houses fn the city. Manhattan has a population of "bout 100 or 150 colored people. Gilbert brothers ‘ave one of the deat barbershops in the city, They have recently completed a two atory brick building. These two gentle- men stand high in the commaaltre We met Sheriff Boyle, who seemed to be a courteous gentlemaa, JUNCTION CIT. Our next stop was Junction City, We found a few of the Tenta caval- tymen at this station who are pre- paring to give their first bail. The colored people are alao build- inghomes. Mr. D,D, Aldridge haa made great improvementa in his home aad Mr. A. S. Asbury hep built anew addition to his house. Mr, P, P, Hammond, an olf resi- dent there owns several good ptect1 ot property which isin good repair. We also met Mr. John Bive who owns a beautitul cottage and isda. fog nicely. Mr. aud Mrs, Bert Kimbroaza have also completed a fine cottage on Twelfth and Madison. We have not the time to tell of all the business people we met here and their welfare. SALINA, At Balina we found W, W. Shobe and wite doicg fine in the grocery businese. They arc among the wealthiest people in Salina -and are still accumulating a fortune, For the last ten years they bave bees, constantly and earnestly at work. We met several widows lor whom Salina is noted” Among them were Mrs. W.C. Cowns, Mrs. A. O. Mure rell and Mrs. Alice Williams. Mrs. Cowen is avery independent woman, and she is as industrious as she is independent, Mrs. Marrell reats out ber beautiful cottage and Mrs. Williama has a Jovely two story eight room house, Titt Piatnpeatea desires to see some good, hardwozk- jag man go to Salina and change hose widows’ minds, Rev. W. D. Cox, one of the mast popular ministers 1a Salina owna hree houses which are kept 1a good epair, We congratalate bim upoa he accumulation of such valuable ropertys ABILENE. We found the people of Abilene triviog to accumulate something, We met Hergeant Murry Gibson, rho served thirty years in the army. Mr. J. Simpson. a progressive armer, owns thirty-six acres of lend ith hogs and other products which ring him a large sum, Mr, J. D, Lewis conducts cae of he oldest barberghops in the city. Mr. Temple isone of the most ucceastul hog raleere in Sana. ‘aie ahcoeeeerseeee x 1 Railroad Porters Get a Raise. Mr.C. A Fox, chairman of Porter'a Railway organization, has received a letter from Manager Hurley rainas the wages of porters who have been in service two years $19 per month, oud those who have been in service onc year $5, The mea are thac'ctut for this raise, which war jusly duc them Mr Fog ee vended far tulstesigu + sb iant 7 eg years” wosk. ATCHISON, KAS. Misses Maggie Garrett and Lelia Hammond, of Lesyenworth, are visiting Ars, Rachel Taylor and friends. Mre. Flosele Givens entertained a few friends Tuesday, ju honor of Misses Hammond snd Gavett, who were also entertained on Wednesday by Mian Wes! Irene Anthony, on Thuredty by Mixx Gladys wWrotIh well aud fn the eveing with a party by Miss Agnes McDowall at the residence of her aunt, Mr Rachel R. Taylor, on Saturday evening by Miss Bernics Banca. Mrs, Le Uedlway was culled home Saturday evening, to be at the bed side of Mee, Robert Hyston. who 1 very ill at her hume on Division. Mra, Mand Porter is very ill ot her home on Mound street, A eurprive party was given Mixs V. St. Claire at her home, by the Vetromian Club, before her depart- ure for the Jamestown Fair, [he evening was spent playing various games, interspersed with the good muaio of the hostess and Miss Penn, A dainty luncheon was served, and the guosts departed for their homes wishing Misa Virginia a pleasant trip. Mr. W. Parker has opened a new barber shop, corner of Division and Eighth streete, We muet not for get him. Mrs, Willie’s daughter, Hoxie, and her husband, are expected home soon. Solones’ horse scems to be giving the other horses some trouble on the race track. What bas become of J, Guthtic'a patient? Do you know, Luther? Goldie and Oliver were all emiles Sunday. Misees C. Wileon and L. Cun, ninghat have Suaday fur Minors. We wieh our yeoatrons to bring us news, aud we are going to increase the Paatspeater subscription here to three hundred, PLEASANTON NEWS. The Normal has begun in Mound City and Mies Edith Douglass has gone to attend it. Miss Etta Smith hax been home on & visit from Iola. Uncle Chas. Smith will soon have his house erocted. Mesdames Joho Brown and Will Smith are going to give a large so- cial ¥ the Fourth, * Ta} quia nice time last week with the merry:go-round and band concert, Sunday was Rev. {Barnett’s day in LaCygne and Rev. Arnold no: companied him and reported a good time, Mrs. Ssrah Fine is thinking of visiting her son in Wichita. Mr White is still inthe Jaundry business aud doing well. Rey, Basa was in from the coun try Iset Monday, reporting a good garden and lots of blackbersicx, Mrs, Charles Smith hae Leen on the sick Ist but in better, Mr. and Mre, Vine wore visiting in Tulton on Sunday, - NOTICH, Bibles and sang books at cont prices, Waite ALU. W. Mission Board, dealers in Christian litera- ture, 222 Papin strat, st. Lous Missours, onie Hours toe a, DR. A. A. MAYER, GRADUATED IN Advanced Ophthalmology men, Special Ss Bales Attention oS to Weak er EYES. Strabismus Corrected without an Operation. Calls made to any part of the city, In Topeka Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each weck at wiz WeaNTwellth Street. Permanent office; 633 New Hamshire St,\ Lawrence, Kas. | ' The How Japanese Code, Weboshise Horum!, professor ef tee fe the University of Tokyo, in a pape em the new Japanese code read at te wecent international congress ef art eed eclences at Bt, Louls gave as inte esting exposition of the manner ts which the Japanese have sought t& eunform their legal aystem to weatars fleas. The method emplared bas bees @enservative, recognising for the time being some of the most firmly Implent @4 of the old custome rather than Is viting by an attempt to revolntionie everything a reaction which might de feat the purpose of the new code. About the year 700 a legal code based upon Chinese moral philosophy with the cult of ancestor worship and the feudal system, was drawn up and promulgated. Thies code, with some minor changes, continued in force up 2 the beginntng of the niucteenth cos tary. A systera of auch antiquity nas wrally bad to be reckoned with by the Grafters of the new code, though thats task was somewhat almplified by the fact that the old saws bad never been published. They had been made for the edification of the judges and otbes edicials. ‘The decree promulgating the new preitminary code after the restoration @f the emperor in 1868 followed this fredition in addressing itself to the af- Siciale of the empire. When the seo end code was prociaimed, however, is ASTR, the exsperor’s sudjects, as well as fais officials, were commanded to obey Ot, and i was declared that “hence Gerth every law opon its promulgatics stall be posted in conspicuous place fer the tufermation of the people" making !t evident to the Japances tha! heir government was to be from thet ‘tires one of Laws and not of men. The legal eoodition of women was me of the most complicated problems which confronted the reristentsts Both Buddhiem anf feudalism hed Japanese women kept in a state of de pendency, Ths Chinese doctrine of the three obediences was strictly om forced under the old law—in childhood @ female was subject to her father, is youth to ter husband, after ber hue band’s death to her sons. A womax bad no legat rights which ber husband @¢ sons were bound to respect. In dealing with this question the Grafters of the new code made & cleas @weep of tradition and established te gel rights for women similar to thoad ef the most advanced European na tions, Unless otherwise stated in tim marriage contract, the property of « ‘women at the time of her marrtags Dow remains hers, She may also a0 quire property after marriage and helt tt tn her own name, There is no és tinetion between the legal rights o an unmarried woman and « male oftt om. A women now has the ence vights as a man in the matter of @ vorce, In the maintenance ef the “hous” 8 survival of the ol4 clan cyutem, the mew code has bees Jems radical, Tbe unit of state In Japan ts still the fas fy rather than the individcal bet fh powers of the head of the house new Qre practically Mmited te certain rights sennagted-exith-aacestor worship and wentral over. the marriage of sabeuds gate members. Any,member of the feuse may own property and em kh Geath leave it te bie heirs, where feo werty it reverted te the head of the clan. It ts believed that in time the “house” will be disintegrated and will $ein the rest of the medineva! customs ip agg ee a aa cra ier eR RR A Fresch acthority on Europese af Gairs, M. Tres Guyot, predicts is the orth American Review that Rusuie will hereafter enecunter hostility te a& tempting to foat war loans, He anys that the French investors are new mwake to the fact that the Frame Bussian alliance ie @ one sided affata wo far ae advantage goes, and that Raw sia bas fooded that country with her Donds Russia's weakvess ts eo mans fest, anys M, Guyot, that the limit of faith in ber future will socn be react e4 in France. Russia still hes am ftm- menss gold reserve to fight on, and the end of the war ls pot Ukely to come woon because of her financial stratte Yet failure of credit in the house of friends te not a pleasant prospect for @ nation situated as Hussia in Our peighbors on the north seca: pet et all given to the worship of imported greatness, Some time ago England pent over a Uthed major general te ro erganise the Canadisn militia, and the eolouls! premier plainly told bis herd e&tp that be was not wanted, In the date nations! slection the Laurier af ministration, which eaubbed this gre fentions individoal and esused Bés se eat, geived votes ss a result of the te went. Met alone Bt, Louis, but the whol eountry, may be congratulated over t waccess of the Louisiana Purchase ¢ position, The labore of the projec? 7 end managers have been appreciated and iniliions of people have added te thelr stock of knowledge te s way that ean never be forgotten —_————- ‘The correspondents in the fur east Daving sothing better to Ga, sccm te be amusing themesires by taventing new ani more tantalising ways of epeliing the names of Mauchertem ve ages. U. D. Davidson Company _— m « 4 e Wholesale ard retail buman hair dealers. Wigs $15 pet dozen or $3.75 each and up; switches $4 per dozen or 75c and up; kiaky hair, wavy hair, straight hair, datk brown and jet blach colors. Money muct accompany all mail ordovs. 1402 Calhoun Street, Fort Worth, Texas. oo TO WHOMEITIMAY CONCERN—M) atl catlon for a permit to sett fntovi ating Rquere ac ording totiw, ate2t hupias Avenue, In the ‘Third Ward;of the city of Topeka, 18 now on Me Inthe office of the probate judge of bhawnec county, Kansas, Tho hearing of the same ts ~ ¢ fOr Monday at 100 clock a, mn, July #, 1907, ELS. LEE. Oo. A. TAYLOR, M. D +Y TOTAN AND Sunenor $02 Monsees Ave, Both "Phone 776 Calle answered day and might. s@ice Hours{ 2to4and 7 to 8p.r Restdence 1853 Van Buren, — CALL FOR A SOLUMN CONCLAVE Bishop Grant is Named as One of the Trustees for the Jeans Fund. To the Citizens of the State of Missouri: On Tebrusry 13th, 1007, fifty dele- gites, representing ten counties and the largest cithe In the state, assembled in the State House in Juiferson City to enter thelr protest aginst the separate car law, which had already paced the State Senate, and to appeal to the rer aon, hberahity and good julgment of the railroad committee and other members of the House of Represeniativie who were present, to keep the proposed bill from becoming & law, We are thankful to say that the better judgment of that body prevailed and wo have been spared the humiliation to which our people are subjected In many of the other states, The auccess which attended our efforts upon this occasion Indicates clearly, that with organization throughout the state and discrect management, wa can do much toward creating a healthy public oploton fn regerd to all matters bear ing upon the Interests of our race, The Negro $s under crithism; he needs defense; bis civil and political rights are in joopardy; he needs protestion. For these reasons the delegation adopted aw resolution while assembled in the A, ME, churqh; Jefferson City, Mo., Pets rusry 13th, 1007, instructing the preal- dent and secretary of that gathering to Invite a solemn convocation of the peo-| ple of Missouri through thelr represen: | tatives, for the purpose of considering the advisability of @ permanent organ- bation. The meeting Ja bereby called to con: vene in St. Louis, Mo., opening in Cen tral Baptiet church, July 10th, at 9 a. m. and closing in St, Paul A. ME, church, July 11th, All religious denom!- nations, educational institutions, char. itable associations, secret societies, ant any otber organizations in the etate not included fn thie number are requested to send at Icast one delegate from each city, communty and preint to te present at aid consention at the time ure designated, ABRAHAM GRANT, President GLORGHE E. SILYENS, St Louls, Secretary, NAMES OF PERSONS SELECTFD TC SERVE AS TRUSTEES FOR TIE. JEANES FUND, Holhe Nurke Vrisrelf, Hampton, Va, Booker T, Washington, ‘Tuskege, Ala William U, Taft, Washington, D.C, George Toater Peabody, Now York City - Andrew Carnegie, New York City. _ Robert R. Morton, Hampton, Va. - James C, Napler, Nashsille, Tean, | Abraham Grant, Kansaa City, Kan, James JI, Dillard, New Orleans, La. ‘Talcott Willlame, Philadelphia, Pa. Nobert L. Smith, Paris, Texas, David C, Barrows Athens, Ga, Nobert C, Ogden, New York City, Walter H. Page, New York City. Belton Gilreath, Birmingham, Ala, George McAneny, New York City, Samuel C. Mitchell, Richmond, Va. ° Learn to do Ladies ® hand pant ® ing at home! Palnt youreclf some pretty sof pillows and paint for others, teach you by mait for €1, Give you full fgstructions, Something new, send today, THE J, UW. ART Co., 310 Campbell Sttcct, Tols, Kanaas® ee F. J. Weaver, Alfred Rivers. Bonded by the Metrupulitan Reference: Missourl Saving turety Co. Bank. Woe Work Get Busy “¥", Wor The Afro-American Employment Agency WILL GET YOU A JOB We are sending hundreds of competent colored men aud 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 cemand for competent heln. We have a Hotel jn conrection, and can accommodate you until you get a situation. 9° HELP SENT TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WHEN TRANSPORTATION IS FURNISHED, Main Office S. E, Corner Eighteenth and Paseo SBSLLIPHONE Rast SSMU EPIIONE: MAIN Goat Soanrchz Ofticg Mol), 105§M'Gee Strect NEON 6 PROS K CAIN wy — BEL! PRUNE IMAIN ant KANSAS CITY, [== #54 = MISSOURI. e National Negro 4 Life Insurance Co. e e 6 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 tomembnrs. Sick and accident benefits while you live. Every Negroin the United States should carry a pollcy with us and be benefited, P.C. THOMAS, Nat! Sec, eT Ee EE ETE EE eee ETE - New and Second; : Hand Goods : 7 s = Furniture, Stoves, Second Hand Clothing, % nS Gas Fitting, Ete., bought, sold and exchanged, “ = We do Gis Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- a me All Work Guaranteed, = + J. .JJOHNSON J. W. ANDERSON = Proprietor. Plumber, : 4 Puosz 860, 211 N, WASHINGTON AVE,,IOLA, KAS mh dl df ap AL af ad dt dt df dh dp at ta, J all WHAT HE WOULD DO, Boldier’s Course In Event of Hie Be Ing Suddenly Awoke. Of Col. John C. Mayes, who served with distinstion under Gen, Winfeld Soott ia the Mexican war, an amusing story fe told by T. E. Farieh io his “Gold Hunters of California.” Hayee With his command, had bees out Scouting. On his return he made no veport to Gen. Scott, who sent for Bim. Geo, Scot was a veritable mar tinet fa enforcing military discipline, After Hayes was seated in the com wanders headquarters, Scott sald: “Col, Hayes, I have recelved no report ef your expedition against the padre.” *T 414 not think ft worth while,” sald Hayes. “Every officer of the army fa required to make a full report of everything to his superior officer. Please make your report verbally." Hayes began by raying that he Btruck the padre’s trail on a certain Gay, followed It for tno days and on the third day, while his command was vesting at noon and taking their siesta, the old padre came down on them. The “boys” gathered therm- Belves together and whipped the Mexicans off, killing quite a numter Jef the padre’s command, His onn Joss was Insignificant, one killed and three wounded. “Surprised jou, eh?” queried Scott. “Yes; we were not ex- Pecting biw.” “Where were your pickets?" “Did not have any.” "What!" shouted Gen, Scott, “A colonel in the regular army of the United States go into camp in the heart of the enemy's country and | Bover place a picket on guard? What would you do if surprised when Qsleep?" “Sboot the Gret man that waked me up," was the cool recly, | Blind People In Rusela. Russia hes a larger proportion of anes people than euy otber European eountry, Two out of every 1,000 of her people are sighticss, ————$ ° ° Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS, HAIR OR- NAMENTS, NEW POMPA- DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, AND FRIZZKS OF ALL KINDS. A NICK bINE OF TUILET [WATER AND PERFUMES, . MRS. M.L. FIELD, 819 Kansa:fAvx, ‘To You will find ARTIST O.J. BROOKS at 731 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kas, in the same old town that he has lived for 10 years Jasf October. He moved last month to new quarters a few doors west of the post office. I thack my friands and good patrons for their argo patronage that made the rooms too small 1512 to hold my business, I have tried hard to give you an honest deal in every picture that I have painted or drawa for you, a3 a satis. fied patron is the best ad- vertisement a man can have in business. Owing to the fact that the artist I had with me 4 years waa forced to leave me last December; leaves an opening In in my studio for a firat-clasa lady portrait artist. I pay the studio price paid by other places, anc will advance transportation front any part of the United States to my studio, to one who can prove to me fu advance that they are real and truly an artist, ARIIST O, J, BROOK: 731 Minnesota Ave, KANBAS CITY, - KANSA TO TOPEKA SURFCRIRES, A great many of our sabseribere: inthe city are in arrears, ana we: would be pleased to have them call! andtettle. We hava been very lene font with them, and ther should: know by thistime that it takes money’ to sun ® newspaper, and uniess their bille are settied their names will bw dropped from the Ist. . ANSWER WAS BEFORE HIM, Query of Phillips Brooks That Seemed Unreceasary, It wlll not be dimeult for Bostom fans to recall the exeltement caused some jears since hy an enterprising taloring cstablishmon® ' rown to fame for its Importunate projonuding ofthe question, “Do jon weir pantsf® which erected the ve at every ture, When this furor of rtyertising wae at fte height, his lorishin the Rt. Rew Mr. Courtney, then but recently create ed bishop of Hallfex, prid bis first “visit to bis former tome, Bostam where, for a number of years ha he@ been rector of St Paul's, Tremoad ‘Street, which post he had left fer the higher dignity in Nova Scotia. He appeared on the street In the eonventional dress of an English biste op, Inelndiog the long black stockings and knee breeches Thue attired Bq ‘was met by the Rev Phillips Brooke, who paused before htm and gazed ab tentively at the unusual figure thag presented, Tho eves of the distin @uished Boston clergyman travele@ Blowly down the tall form of his late. eslleague in the ministry until they, vested upon his nether extremities, then, extending his hand, he inquired, g@lemly: “Do you wear pants?” Belf-Controt. There {s poetry {in moderation There is power fa selfcontrol. Lf” you are going to be master of any alt uation you muet first be master of yourself, The man who loses bis bead when he loses bis heart ts pret ty certain to lose the girl also, ee ga’ J. W. Voohie’s Restauran IT also carry a fine line of GROCERIES anal MEATS. Give me a share of your trade. ~— 5 Wiate Atenue, haces (iy, Deep Nome 030 HLS West, FOR SALE—At Muskogee, 1 T. the nicest and cleanest up to date cafe and hotel in the territory. 1f you want a nice, clean cafe, see me atonce. I wish to suspend busincse on account of failing health, J. W. Magrin, 106 Court St. Bath 13 Cents Dyelug & Specialty? The Prohress Barber Shop and Shining Parlor eiveasitiay Dhaveive ==" Massage adpoctalty: — SCOTT & SWENDELL, Prope. ‘Vt Tudeptadouce Ave, KANGASLITY, BU ——_—_—_—_— BELL PHONE 3474X MAIN 7 S. M. Chandler’s Barber Shop and Pool Hall ARE YOU GOING TO Cui CAGO THEN. Ifyou are you would went to stop st some good seliable hore where things as homelihe? Well, drup wea icticr with (80 cented inctored and we'will ace toit that you will have 8 Firet Class place to stop where not only men. but women and children will have the heat of gate, All the leading Hotels and private Board Ing houses in all the barge cities Nvglster with Ws. Write os at aus tive pou wish to get Rooms, et THE FIRST NATIONAL ROOMING ASS Ne 3159 Slate Sireet, Chicago, ith An enjoyable time was reported by each and every one who attended the old settlers' picnic last Friday and Saturday. We had a very nice rain Friday and Saturday, as it showered all day. Harvest has begun around in Rooks county, wheat is very good in places, and also corn and other grain looks very prosperous at present. Mr. John Taylor has finished erecting a new house on his farm nine miles north of Plainville, which he is now occupying with his family. Miss Pimma Lloris is now visiting at Delphos, Kansas with friends. Miss Curt Lloris compounded her cousin's last Wednesday. Miss St. M. H. expecting to go to California the next of July. WEAR CITY, KAN. The C. M. E. church wish to sell their house of worship for $150. See or write Mr. James Furgoson. It is a bargain. Mrs Clare Yanger of Lawrence, district M. W. G. of the Household of Ruth, made her annual visit on the 20th. While here she was entertained by Mrs. L. F. Taylor. Her next stop was in Parrons. Rev. C. G. Tutt of Oswego was in our city on the 22d delivering book. He preached at the St. John church morning and night. Mr. R. D. Anderson, Mr. R. C. Chatman and Mrs. S. A. Kinnell returned from Topeka on the 22d, where they attended the state Sunday school convention. They report a fine session. All the old officers were reelected. The next meeting will be held in Kansas City, Kansas, June, 1908. Miss Arvey Ellison of Paola, who just graduated at Quindaro, arrived in our city on the 23d to visit her sister, Mrs. Mosey Stewart A JIM CROW PARK IN THE OLD JOHN BROWN STATE. Following are the names of the white Kansas men who opened a Carnival Park to all nations but the Negro. The name of the town where this park is located is Kansas City, Kansas, United States of America, sweet land of Liberty, offering justice to all and special privileges to none. So the law of the land reads. "The Flag indicates that; but the poor old Flag is made to LIE." Will you Negroes withhold your trade and vote from the following business men of Kansas City, Kansas? Holzmark, the furniture dealer. Geo. Graubel, the soda water man. J. Horton, the wall paper and stationery man. The above men looked in the faces of the leading Negroes of Kansas City, Kansas, and told them without a bat of the eye "we won't have a Negro in our park, either as a servant or a spectator." The only reason given was that the park was private, notwithstanding the fact that all over town there are bills posted inviting the PUBLIC to attend this park. If any Negro, having spent one year in a school room, will say that the word PRIVATE can be applied, then Dear Old Webster should turn over in his grave and revise his dictionary and the Negro take one more year in school. VENDETTA. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bertha Coon, Plaintiff. vs Per Lee Coon, Defendant. To Per Lee Coon: You are here by notified that the depositions of surdry witnesses to be used as evidence on the part of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be taken at the office of Frank N. Gilberts, a notary public, at Number 35 Conet street. Binghampton, New York, on the eleventh day of July, 1907, between the hours of 8 o'clock, a. m. and 6 o'clock p. m., and that the taking of the same will be adjourned from day to day between the same hours until completed. BERTHA COON, Plaintiff, F. J. LYNCH, Att'y. First published June 14th, 1907. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C Anyone selling a sketch and description may quickly erect our copyright free whether an invention is privately patented, communicated strictly commercially, HANDBOOK or otherwise, without payment for producing patents. Patents taken through Mann & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handwritten illustrated weekly. Large circula- cation of any scientific journal. Forms a year for months 6, 12. Sold by newadvertisers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 W. St., Washington, D.C. Rings Round Eyes J-10 To the Master-Warder, GREETING: Punication of the Most Wily-first Annual Grand city of Parsons on the of such business as attinued on the 29th and Each Lodge is not retary. These return up to June 24th, 1900. We enclose your important item and all claims made before the Lodge and proper Delegates are re- Amount delinqu- The Grand Lodge This Proclamation PUBLICATION NOTICE.] No. 24,364 MASONIE of the Master-Wardens and Brethren GREETING: Pursuant to a resolution of the Most Worshipful Prince, first Annual Grand Communication of Parsons on the fourth Wednesday such business as may come before issued on the 29th and 30th. Each Lodge is required to fill in a diary. These returns should be carried to June 24th, 1907, and a report. We enclose you blank forms to important item and the officers of claims made before certifying the Lodge and properly signed. Delegates are requested to be Amount delinquent Grand Rev. The Grand Lodge will open pro-This Proclamation must be re- ON NOTICE.] 4.364 MASONIC PROCLAMATION To the Master-Wardens and Brethren of GREETING: Pursuant to a resolution adopted at the close of the Thirtieth Annual Grand Communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, held in the city of Atchison, Kansas, the Thirty-first Annual Grand Communication will convene in the Lodge Room of King Solomon No. 65 in the city of Parsons on the fourth Wednesday in August, 1907, being the 28th day thereof, for the transaction of such business as may come before it for the good of the Craft. The Grand Session will be continued on the 29th and 30th. Each Lodge is required to fill out the enclosed returns and forward one copy to the Grand Secretary. These returns should be carefully filled, and show the names of all members in good standing up to June 24th, 1907, and a report of all work done up to that date. We enclose you blank forms upon which ALL claims for charity must be made. This is a very important item and the officers of Subordinate Lodges are earnestly requested to carefully investigate all claims made before certifying. And BEAR IN MIND that all claims must be under the seal of the Lodge and properly signed. Lodge and properly signed. Delegates are requested to be on hand promptly, prepared to do work. 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 allegations in 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. PERKINS, Plf. J J. KING, Att'y Attest: R. L. THOMAS. Clerk District Court. First published April 5th., 1907 BOB BOSS4Free. ARTHUR HARRIS, Sec. AL. RODGERS, Business Mgr., Home 'Phone 7659 Main Bell 'Phone 4114 Main OLYMPIC CLUB. Chas. Smith..... Sara Yarbrough N. C. Pearman..... Ed. Tipton James Sprangles..... Al Reynolds William Kelly..... Ben Lewis 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. Fred M Stonestreet. Stonestreet red M. Stone street. G. W. Hamilton Stonestreet & Hamilton. Successors to J. M. Knight. Undertakers and Embalmers We carry one of the finest Topeca. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. and Quincy Sts. Top We carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking goods to Topeka. Open from 6 a. m. to 1 a. m. The tis peculiar to women, take different forms. Some ladies suffer, every month, from dark rings round their eyes, blotches on their skin and tired feeling. Others suffer agonies of pain, that words can hardly express. Whatever the symptoms, remember there is one medicine that will go beyond mere symptoms, and act on the cause of their troubles, the weakened womanly organs. Mra. M. C. Austin, of Memphis, Tenn. writes: "For five (5) years I suffered with every symptom of female disease, but after using the well-known Cardui Home Treatment, I was entirely well." 333 PROCLA TI N 777 1907, at 10.00 o'clock in the morning. PRELIMINARY SESSION—The Board of Grand Curators is requested to meet Tuesday afternoon, July 10th. REPRESENTATIVES—Temples are requested to send their C. M. or V. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tabernacles are requested to send their H. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Palatiums their P. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tents are to send their Q. M. or V. Q. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. TAKE DUE NOTICE-All Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents must be represented, as the law is positive on this point. Send Quarterly Report June 1st. ENDOWMENT RECEIPTS—Send or bring all receipts that you have received from the Endowment Secretary since the last Grand Session to this Grand Session, as per Constitution, page 169, article 23, and put them in the hands of the Committee. BE ON TIME-As our work is done by Committees, we want all delegates represented on some one of the Committees at the hour of evening ANNUAL SERMON-The Annual Sermon will be preached by Rev. Sir C. G. Fishback, C. G. O. Wednesday night, July 10th. All members must be present in full dress regalia. THE OFFICIAL PAPER—Quite a number have neglected paying for The Searchlight, our official organ, which should be promptly paid. Attest: A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321 Dakota Street, Leavenworth, Kansas. PUBLICATION NOTICE. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County, Kansas, Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate situate in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Matilda Jones, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expense of administration, to wit. Lot 369 Western avenue, North Topeka, Kansas. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge, in the city of Topeka, said county, on Monday, the 8th day of July, 1907, at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such ordre. Dated June 20th, 1907. G. W. WATSON. Administrator of said estate. First published June 21st, 1907. W. W. CALDWELL, Physician and Surgeon. Ind. 960 Phones Held: Office 4.4-1 " " Res 4.4.2. Office 921 Kansas Ave. TOPKA, KANSAS G. W. Hamilton & Hamilton, Topeta, Kansas Wine of Cardui The Mt. Clemens Hotel and Mineral House owned and conducted by a Colored Man at any of the health resorts in the United States. Write for Special Rates. GEO. I. HUTCHINSON, Proprietor, 48 WELTS STREET : MT.CLEMENS, MICH. The Knights and Ladies of the Orient. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY. WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, NICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH No home loving man can afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in retrollable Sury Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. For information Address:- National headquarters, 501 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Our Motto, "Prompt Payment of Claims." Furnished Rooms 50c Up. Meals 50 Cents Up. ```markdown ``` FRANK WILSON, C. G. M., 943 Everette Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. American and European Plan Telephone No. 245. Hotel and Mineral Bath House. Has opened its doors for the accommodation of Colored People that come to Mj. Clemens in the future for their health and treatment of Rheumatism. It is the only Hotel and mineral Bath BY LIFE INSURANCE? What, Why Not? Rights and Ladies The Orient. NATIONAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY. LIFE FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN LIFE, NICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH OF DEATH Afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE. ADIES of the ORIENT is duly author state of Kansas, and is under the Sup't officers are bonded in retrollable Sun MRS TO AGENTS. F. r information class:- National headquarters, 501 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kansas Prompt Payment of Claims." Pearl McNeal, Topeka Most Heartily Welcomes the Coming Meeting. Will Do More Than Her Share to Make the Topeka Meeting the Best in the History of the Organization. The National Negro Business League, of which Booker T. Washington is presi ble it will hold its eighth annual ses sion in Tulsa, Kansas, this year, the 14 having been fixed for August 14, 15 and 16. It is the first time in the history of the organization that it has seen fit to hold a session so far west as Kansas. This League, as it generally known, is composed of many of the best, most influential and industrious men and women of the race, and we may say that in a large measure represents the wealth, business acumen and intelligence of the race. And when we say intelligence we do not mean to connue the terms to literary attainments, but we mean that class of men and women who do things who accomplish something for themselves and are a living and practical example to the commercial and business world, that could be well emplated. Men and women of every likelihood are represented in this great concourse of industry that is soon to invade, for the first time, the broad and inviting plains of historic Kansas. Largely the majority of those attending will come from the North, East and South; some as delegates, and many as friends of the League who will make the trip to see the West as a matter of curiosity and personal pleasure. The attendance will be large, we dare say, the largest in the history of the League in point of delegates enrolled. What will the West do? To what extent will we contribute to this splendid galaxy of the commercial and business world? Is it not the most opportune moment to place ourselves favorably before those of the more distant parts who are soon to become our guests? It will be a splendid opportunity for the North, South, East and West to touch the cord of common brotherhood and for three days drink from the same fountain that will be filled with the season. Of economy, thrift and industry. There has never been a time in the history of this Republic when there was a greater necessity for a common understanding—an understanding as to the best methods of making a life worth living. Of making a life not only commendable to ourselves or one's own country but to the world. The program for this session will be ripe with seed thoughts, thoughts which when once dropped will take root and send forth a hundred fold. The benefits to be derived from this meeting, especially to the West, is calculable. The opportunity will not, unless we begin as once to look, be seen until it is past. To the end, therefore, that we in the West, especially, may be able to grasp and hold all the benefits that are to be derived from the meeting it is urged that in each community (city and country alike) Leagues —Business Men's Leagues—be organized and delegates be elected at once to attend this meeting, and all business men and women put forth every possible method to be in attendance and hear the program. The committee on transportation is assured of a rate of not over one and one third fares for the round trip for the benefit of those who may avail themselves of the opportunity. Topeka most heartily extends to all her warmest and best right hand. The necessary committees have been appointed and ample accommodations for all will be provided. A most hearty reception will be extended. Further information will be given by addressing Ira O. Guy, first vice president National Negro Business League, at 311 West 14th street, Topeka, Kansas. JAS. H. GUY, Chm. REV. C. G. FISHDACK, Sec., REV. J. E. EDWARDS, D.D. J. IL B. TAYLOR, PROF. F. ROUNDTREE, Committee. Williamson House... Rooms and Board-first class accommodation. When in Okmulgee stop at the above hotel if you want good treatment at REASONABLE : RATES. Rates $5 to $7 per week. So 1.70 per week. The Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB.,CO. 112 East Seventh Street. FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1907. A Texas editor who had been handed a lemon by three of his subscribers sent each one of them a card bearing the following inscription: "To three of my delinquent subscribers. One of them said: 'I will pay Saturday night if I live.' He's dead. Another said: 'See you tomorrow.' He's blind. Still another said 'I hope to pay you this week, or go to hell.' He's gone." We are informed through a dispatch from Jackson, Miss. that Governor Vardaman has been converted. We hope it is true, for we know that the devil and all his angels would not care to have anything to do with him, so far below their standing is he. N.r will he be welcomed to look toward Heaven. We do not believe there is any place under the earth, above the skies or on the earth where such a man as Vardaman can ever be accepted. With all the wrongs he has done the colored people it would be impossible for him to think of making one step toward Heaven. How to Stop Tillman. A reply to Senator Tillman's speech made in Omaha, Nebr. May 14th, 1907, on the race problem. I, myself, will never believe that Senator Tillman believes or even thinks what he says on this subject. "To be superior you must be the best, and to know you are superior there must be a contact," and a race as old as our friends should not only be superior, but perfect, of which they are neither. If he know and believes as he says he does, that, the Negro is inferior and incapable of a higher education, of grasping high ideas, mastering difficult problems and holding high offices, why does he allow the inferior being to worry his intelligent mind? In other words, why does he not leave him alone? He has succeeded in communicating his ideas and sentiments concerning the Negro to the universe, why not be content and show his superior qualities by not molesting them! No, that is not it. My opinion is that Senator Ben is fond of notoriety as many others, and the solution is this: Attacking the Negro race is his way of getting his share of notoriety. He even intimated as much in his speech in Omaha, and said that some of the smart members of the race had given him a great boost by appealing to the mayor to stop him. Right here I want to express my ideas about this, and before I do I would like to say there is a chance for any of us to have the wrong idea. If we never express them others will never know. I do think that as long as Senator Ben with all his superiority is not superior enough to ignore us. The inferior should show their superior qualities by ignoring him. It only helps to boost his noto jety. 1 I hope every one will feel as I do about him and what he says. His great speeches and himself are as so much chaff blown by the winds in my estimation, and when he makes his great speeches, as he thinks, in the citie, ignore him. Don't try to stop him at all, just pay him no attention whatever. Even the way he continues to nag and worry after the Negro shows his lack of intelligence, leaving off superiority, in my way of thinking, without reciting other things too numerous to mention, all of which will prove that he and his great race are not as superior as he rates them. . --- He would not dare attack and other race as he does the Neakp for it. For example, see how quickly the great superiors retreated and offered reparation to the Japanese. Why? Because there is a great race power of protection behind even the most insignificant of that race, and they dare not insult them. He knows the Negro race is defenseless with no protection whatever, and that is why he continues to nag and attack them. No great superior would attack a weaker race knowing it to be without protection, but a coward takes advantage of the defenseless. There was never a race in the history of the world with the disadvantages that has made the progress that the Negro, have made in the length of time, and Senator Ben and all of his kind are aware of this. It is not the Negro himself they hate at all. It is the progress of the Negro, and when they attack the race, it is not the worthless, shiftless kind, it is the progressive Negro that worries and causes this agitation So let Senator Ben go ahead, don't try to stop him. The kind of speeches that he makes will help to boost our notoriety. There was never a race more prominent or generally talked of than ours, or one that caused more restlessness. Why? They are climbing too fast but cannot afford to stop to look back at such as he. He and his kind would like a way to stop this progression, but alas, there is no way. We are bound to climb on and on until we shall reach the top most round of the ladder of life. The greatest consolation of the whole, Senator Ben and his great race are not the only superior beings. There is One above all, whose shees Tillman is unworthy of unlatching nor any of his followers, who will one day settle this great race problem. And we are thankful that it is not left to Senator Ben nor his friends to settle as to who and which race shall be superior, although he and his kind think so; and the time is not far distant when we shall see, for our friend recognizes his equal in the interiors, already, and if I am allowed space I will show that his great superiors are not so superior after all, but are a barbarous, uncivilized race. S J. D. Following the Color Line! Continued from Page 1. Brown's methods, with references here and there to what I have heard or seen elsewhere, will give an excellent idea of the common procedure. The black belt is a country of great plantations, some having as high as 30,000 acres, interspersed with smaller farms owned by the poorer white farmers or Negroes. In one way the conditions are remarkably like those prevailing in Ireland; great landlords and a poor tenantry or peasantry, the tenants here being very largely black. It requires about 100 families, or 600 people to operate Mr. Brown's plantation. Of these, 90 per cent. are colored and 10 per cent. white. I was much interested in what Mr. Brown said about his Negro tenante which varies somewhat from the impression I had in the city of the younger Negro generation. "I would much rather have young Negroes for tenants," he said, "because they work better and seem more disposed to take care of their farms. The old Negroes ordinarily will shirk—a habit of slavery." Besides the residence of the overseer and the homes of the tenants there is on the plantation a supply store owned by Mr. Brown, a blacksmith shop and a Negro church, which is also used as a schoolhouse. This is, I found all through the black belt, a common equipment. Three different methods are pursued by the landlord in getting his land cultivated. First, the better class of tenants rent the land for cash, a "standing rent" ot some $3 an acre, though in many places in Mississippi it ranges at high as $6 and $8 an acre. Second, a share-crop rental, in which the landlord and tenant divide the cotton and corn produced. Third, the ordinary and puts in his own crop. All three of these methods are usually employed on the larger plantations Mr. Brown rente 2,500 acres for cash,400 on shares, and farms 600 himself with wage workers. All the methods of land measurements are very different here from what they are in the North. The plantation is irregularly divided up into what are called one-mule, or one-plow farm—just that amount of land which a family can cultivate with one mule—usually about thirty acres. Some ambitious tenants will take a two-mule or even a four-mule farm. Most of the tenants, especially the Negroes, are very poor, and are wholly dependent upon the landlord. Many Negro families possess practically nothing of their own, save their ragged clothing, and a few dollars' worth of household furniture cooking utensils and a gun. The landlord must therefore supply them not only with enough to live on while they are making their crop, but with the entire farming outfit. Let us say that a Negro comes in November to rent a one-nule farm from the landlord for the coming year. "What have you got?" ask the landlord. "Nothin', bore," he is quite likely to say. The "boes" furnishes him with a cabin to live in—which goes with the land rented, a mule, a plow, possibly a one horse wagon and a few tools. He is often given a few dollars in cash near Christmas time which (ordinarily) he immediately spends-wastes. He is then allowed to draw upon the plantation supply store a regular amount of corn to feed his mule, and meat, bread and tobacco, and some clothing for his family. The cost of the entire outfit and supplies for a year is in the neighborhood of 4,300, upon which the tenant pays interest at from 10 to 30 per cent. from the time of signing the contract in November, although most of the supplies are not taken out until the next summer. Besides this interest the planter makes a large profit on all the groceries and other necessities furnished by his supply store. Having made his contract the Negro goes to work with his whole family and keeps at it until the next fall when the cotton is all picked and ginned. Then he comes in for his "settlement"—a great time of year. The settlements were going forward when I was in the black belt. The Negro is credited with the amount of cotton he brings in and he is charged with all the supplies he has had, and interest, together with the rent of his thirty acres of land. If the season has been good and he has been industrious, he will often have a nice profit in cash, but sometimes he not only does not come out even but closes his year of work actually in deeper debt to the landlord. Some Negroes, nowadays usually of the poorer sort, work for wages. They get from $12 to $15 a month—against $5 to $8 a few years ago—with a cabin to live in. They are allowed a garden patch, where they can, if they are industrious and their families help, raise enough vegetables to feed them comfortably, or part of a bale of cotton, which is their own. But it is sadly to be commented upon that few Negro tenants, or whites either, as far as I could see, do anything with their gardens save perhaps to raise a few collards, peanuts and peppers—and possibly a few sweet potatoes. This is due in part to indolence and lack of ambition, and in part to the steady work required by the planter. The wife and children of an industrious wageworking Negro nearly always help in the fields, earning an additional income from chopping cotton in spring, and picking the lint in the fall. This is the system as it is in theory: but the interest for us lies not in the plan, but in the actual practice. How does it all work out for good or evil, for landlord and for tenant? who rent a farm is nearly as free to do as he pleases as if he were the owner. But in the South, the present tenant system is much nearer the condition that prevailed in slavery times than it is to the present Northern tenant system. This grows naturally out of slavery: the white man had learned to operate big plantations with ignorant help; and the Negro on his part has no training for any other system. The white man was the natural master and the Negro the natural dependent and a mere Emancipation Proclamation did not at once change the spirit of the relationship. To be continued. BAND KAN Miss G. A. Whitlock: I am better this week. Monday was a grand day with the Masonic order. Rev. J. R. Ransom preached their annual sermon. The order had grand success financially on Monday night raising $110. The following were among the guests from Pittsburg who took part in the celebration: Meadames R. D. Gorham, R. Taylor, T. W. Pierce, H. Goodwin and Miss Stella Taylor. The Gilmore military band furnished music for the occasion. C. L. Lewis was in Weir City on Monday. J. O. Pierce, of Pittsburg, was in Yale, Monday. Mrs. Mame Varbrough was in Pittsburg Wednesday, shopping. O. Edmondson is on the sick list this week. Look out for the ken barbecue at two A. M. E. church, July 15. Elizabeth Galloway will leave on Sunday for Chicago, to join her brother for a two or three months' stay. HUTCHINSON, KAN. The stockholders of the great soda ash proposition met this morning and Rev. C. O. Smith, Alex. Purkerson and several other colored gentlemen, who had subscribed to the stock, were there with the goods. The meeting held by the A.M.E. church Sunday, June 30, was a success financially, the proceeds of the day being $90. T. Gasaway, J. B. Martin, E. K. Martin, M. Martin and N Gordon, all of Pratt, were in the city Sunday looking for harvest hands, paying two-fifty per day and board. They also say that wheat will be more than an average crop. These gentlemen are the kind that the race should be proud of. Lewis Garrett, a young man formerly of Topeka, was last week so unfortunate as to get his jaw dislocated and broken in two places, but is getting along nicely under the skillful attention of Dr. Baskette. Rev. Harden Smith, of Missouri, labored with the 2nd Baptist church Sunday, June 30, preaching very instructive sermons. Rev. H. I. Jones and sister-in-law went to Wichita to attend a rally given by his church, and also a banquet given by the church in honor of the pastor and family, on Monday evening, July 1. They are expected home Wednesday. Rev. Mrs. M. Stewart, Presiding Elder A. H. Brooks and Rev. Sims of Sterling, attended the Basket meeting In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Jackson Wright vs No. 24,448. Lula Belle Wright PUBLICATION NOTICE. The said defendant, Lula Bell Wright, is hereby notified that she has been sued by Jackson Wright in the above named court for a divorce, and unless she appears and answers on or before the 20th day of July, 1907, the petition filed by plaintiff will be taken as true, and judgment rendered, divorcing plaintiff from defendant. Elder Wilson, pastor of the 2nd Baptist church, spent Sunday in Emporia. Rev. Crawford, a visiting minister, preached three able sermons on Sunday. Rev. Abbott, with the assistance of an evangelist, will carry on a series of meetings at the A. M. K. church. The Literary society rendered an excellent program on last Tuesday evening, afterwards a grand entertainment was enjoyed by all. Mr. Nick Chiles visited this city and also Junction City, last week Misses Mabel Wilkinson and Priscilla Jackson were agreeably surprised by a number of young people at the home of I. H. Clews and wife, last Thursday evening. The time was spent very pleasantly with cards and musc. Light refreshments were served. Miss Lulu Crawford is quite all with malarial fever. Mrs. Henry Crews and Miss Elizabeth returned home from Salina on Saturday. Mesdames Henry and Fannie Depriest, of Salina, spent several days in the city, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. H. Depriest was a delegate to the Ladies' Federation in Kansas City, stopping here to visit for a few days on her return. Miss Mabel Wilkinson, of Troy, Kansas, who has been vloring Rev. Abbott and family for the past 3 months, returned Monday, accompanied by Miss Pricilla Jackson. Mrs. N. Dunlap returned home last week from an extended visit in Leavenworth ELLSWORTH, KANS. The editor of "THE TORREA PLAINDELLER" was seen on our streets a few hours Sunday and was quite successful in his business for the general welfare of his paper, which should be in the home of each American Negro in the United States. As Mr. Chiles is no race coward he owns his paper and plant in Topeka, Kansas, the capital city of our golden state. He is intellectually bright, courageous and firm for his race and people. He delivered a wonderful address in the Second Baptist church of Ellsworth, of which Rev. Robert Cox, of Salina, is pastor and who was present. He spoke on the general upbuilding of the young Negroes of the world; and how they should stick together, own real estate, be industrious and have business possessions of their own. W. W. Shobe, of Salina, spent a few hours in Ellsworth on Sunday with friends. Guy Williams has left for Minneapolis, Kans., where he has a place in the Parker Hotel. Guy is a good steady boy and we wish him success. The people of Ellsworth are making preparations to send delegates to the Fourth Annual Session of the Smoky Hill River Baptist Association to be held at Nicodemus, Kas., August 0 12. Two boys of Ellsworth went to harvest and could not stand it a day; but went back again Monday to try it over at #3 a day. That is pluck. Of the Western Negro Press Association Will Meet at Topeka, Kansas. To the Press: Pursuant to the regular appointment under the provisions of the constitution, the Western Negro Press Association of the United States is hereby called to convene at Topeka, Kansas, in its eleventh annual session on Monday and Tuesday, August 12th and 13th, 1907. All proprietors, editors, managers, reporters and correspondents west of the Mississippi river are eligible to membership in the association and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to the members of the fraternity throughout the country to meet with us in Topeka, Kansas, to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in this country. Recent developments such as the Brownville affair, Tillman's lectures of making sentiment against us show the need of action on the part of the intelligent and thoughtful members of the race, and the press must undoubtedly take the lead. We would again urge upon every paper and its entire staff to make this meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. The executive committee, Nik Chiles of Topeka, Kansas, chairman, and W. H. Twine, corresponding secretary, of Muskogee, I. T., will apprise all western railroads of the convention and will request them to extend courtesies to the members and publishers of the craft. W. H. DUNCAN, Press. D. B FARR, Secy. Colorado Springs, Colo., June 19. 1907 HIAWATHA, KANSAS. Rev. D. S. Topp and Miss Ella Miller attended the State Sunday school convention. A number of Hiawatha people attended the rally at Highland. Rev. W. L. Brasco, the evangelist minister from Council Bluffs, Iowa, has been preaching a series of sermons at the Baptist and Methodist churches. Misses Viola and Mary Allen spent a week in White Cloud visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sam Irving and family. Rev. Davis attended the District Conference in Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Montgomery leave the 23d for Friend, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cobba went to St. Joe on an excursion the 16th. Mrs. Murray of Chillicothe, Mo., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Saunders. The Sewing Circle met at Mrs. John Cobbs' on Friday. Mr. Ben Maxey, who recently sold his lota to the Grand Island railroad, has moved his house to the southern suburbs. ROCKY FORD, COLO. Fail, the 18 year old son of Hon. and Mrs. Geo. W Gross, died at Swink, Col. Monday afternoon, where he had recently been taken by his mother with a view of benefiting his health. Interment was at Rocky Ford where the family formerly lived. Mr. Gross and his family are well known here, having spent the past winter at their home in this city on Spruce street. The death of their son came as a surprise to their many friends who deeply sympathize with them in their bereavement. Mrs. Sarah Cooper and husband, John Cooper, from Kansas City, Mo, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hains. They expect to make the West their home. Mrs. D H. Spotes is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris. She expects to reside in Rocky Ford. Mrs. Bryant of Holbrook is reported very ill. IOLA. KAN. The First A. M. E. church, Rev. Wm. B. oJhinson pastor, held a successful rally June 23d, in which they succeeded in raising over three hundred dollars. Dr. J. Frank McDonald, editor of the Western Christian Recorder, assisted in the meeting and preached two excellent sermons. Congressman C. F. Scott spoke at the G. A. R. Hall at 3 p. m. With Rev. J. W. Gordon, pastor of the Second Baptist church, Rev. H. H. Williamson, Rev. Hill and Rev. Duncan of the Baptist church, the beautiful corner stone was laid under the asphires of the Mason's order. Payne's Military band furnished the music for the occasion. The choir of the church is an excellent one. Rev. Johnson has done a good work since he has been here and has the esteem of the citizens. He has purchased a house and not and now a brick church with a basement is in course of erection and when completed will be the finest among the colored churches of Iola Mrs. W. B. Johnson, his wife, is an excellent worker, while his daughter ranks high as a musician. The church considers itself highly honored in securing the services of this excellent family. Rev. J. W. Gordon has been somewhat indisposed but is convalescent. Dr. J. S. Rass is enjoying a good practice. The colored ministers have formed an alliance and are doing much good in looking after the spiritual as well as the material interests of the race. PLAINVILLE, KANSAS. The colored people of Plainville meet together twice a week and have prayer meeting. We hope it will be so they can have a minister once in a great while. Miss Stella Martin of Stockton has been visiting with Miss Cora Taylor in this city for the past week. There were over one thousand people in attendance at the baseball game at Damar last Sunday between Damas and Natoma. Miss Martin and Miss Taylor attended the ball game and Mr. Clark Roce and her husband W. A. DOXEY "AY Practical & IFE Bathers . Message and Swedish Move- mett Treatment, Vapor Baths and Betz hot air treatment, Treatment given for rheumatiam, poor cireu- istion, Stomach, Liver and Xidrey Trouble, W, A. DOXY & WIFE, Excelsior Springs, Mo. The soda seaton now opened at Capital Pharmacy, Mr, John Lawson of La Junta, is visiting in Topeka a few days, Mr, and Mrs. Wm, Snell left Mon day for Kansas City, where they will reside in the future, ————Z WANTED—Men for quarry and warehouse, Good wages, steady work, Do not write. Apply at works. The lola Portland Cement Co,, Jola, Kansas. Mesdemes Mary Brooks of Law rence, Daisy Walker, Kaneas City, Mo.,M. J. Jones, Lawrence, were guests last week of Mrs, A. R. High. tower, WANTED—r1000 couples, cake walkers to compete for champion- ship of the West for the Negro Tri- State Fair and Industrial exposition, St. Joeeph, Mo. ———— Mr. G. L. Hudson of Atchison is also soliciting subscriptions to Tae Prainpeacer. He is doing good work and has alieady sent in a batch. We hope that he will meas- ure arms with Prof, Ross and secure 1,000 subscribers, WANTED— Attractions of al) kinds, such as bands, aerial acts, gymnasts, acrobats, balloon agcen- sions, high dive, educated horees and dogs for the Negro Tri-state and Industrial exposition. For partic- ulars address W. A. Hill, Board of Trade Bldg., St Joseph, Mo. Pret. Albert Ross of Kansas City is trying to secure 1,000 subscribers betore school begins. We hope that he will succeed and think he will, as he has already secured one-fourth ofthat number, The people of Kan- sas City ought to see Prof. Ross and give him their subscriptions to THE PLaINnDEALER. FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH As Rev, Carr bad not returned Sunday morning, the services were conducted by Rev. James Alexander, who preached an excellsat sermon. His text was “Behold the Man.” Rev, Brown preached at the even- ing service, from the subject, “The Good Fight.” The Sewing Circle will meet thie afternoon with the presdent, Mra, M. Clinkecale, on South Quincy street, All are cordially welcome to attend any jservices, Sunday or mid week The Sabbath school_and a number of the older members and friends of the church spentthe 4th at the grove owned by the Smith brothers, north of town, and had the finest time im- agivable, The crowde were met at Garfield park by wagons and driven to the grove. LAWRENCE, KANS, Misses May Strode and Beatrice Hoyt entertained at a delightful dancing party Friday evening, in honor of Mrs. M, Smith of Portland, Ure, Music was furnished by Strode’s orchestra. Those present were Mr, aod Mrs.C. Cropp, Mr, and Mrs, John Payne of Ohio, Miss Lillie Willams, B. Robinson, E Lee, L Jackson, Maud Walls, M Patterson, E Carter, Phyllie Barker, Allens and Inez Smith, Letitia Wright, Eva Brown, Lucile Warfield, Mrand Mrs B Harper, Messrs. Wm Hughes, El- gin Wooty, Cord Drake, Robert Jackson, Roy B'ackburo, C Austia, Woody Jacobs, I. Brown, Lee Mason R Rogers, Earl Burns, Brace Patter son, Sidney Rogers. All expressed themselves as haviog had a delight- fal time. Mre. Mildred dwith, who has been visiting her brother, J. H. Strade, and her sister, ats. J. White, has seenened tn her-hnme tn Pastland Mr, A. slept.na shoe enop las night. Wonder who he is? The City Federation of Women's clubs will meet next Monday, July 8th atthe usual place. Busceso importance. WANTED—At once, @ good bar ber. No boozer need apply. J, B. vewrs, Abilene, Kars. I ee Miss Albertha Lewle of Wicbitg, Kane., spent last week with Miss Ida Taylor at her home, 932 Spruce St. Mrs, Ida M, Jordan will leave Monday for Wer City to attend the grand session of the Knghts and D-.ughters of Tabor, The Twelve Star club met with Mra, Ida M. Jordan Monday evening, es Mra. Ide M. Jordan entertained Tuesday evening, June 25th, in honor of Rev. Sir Frank Wilson and Mrs. Emma Gaines. Those present were Rev, and Mrs. WH Housley and Rev and Mrs J. L. Woodson, Mrs. F. Linsday of Xenia, O,. was in the city a few days this week en route to California. She was accom panied from Topeka by Mrs W.1 Jamison, whoee gueet she was while ‘im ihe city. WANTED—To sell all kinds of concessions, no exclusives, 100,000 will be here for the Negro Triu State expositior. For particulars, address W A Hill, sec’y and treaeurer, Board ol Trade Bldg. St Juceph, Mo Mrs, D. Alexander and Miss Oeal Wilson were hostesses at an exght o'clock dinner Monday evening at the home of the latter, compliment ary to their sister, Mre, Anna De Moss of New York. Those present were Mesdames Anna De Moss, An- na Hodges, Cora Ray, Elnoir Alex- ander, Nellie Johns, Leona Talbott, Lena Ttompson, Lrzzie Cooper. NOTICE. District Househould of Ruth No, t2, will meet July 16—18 at Salina, Kaos. All households that have not elected thei: delegates, will please do so at once, and serd the name in toD. W. R, Letitia Carson, 425 Buchanan street, Topeka, Kansas HEAR AMERICA’S FOREMOST SPEAKERS: SENATOR FORAKER, e Prof. W. T. VERNON, Gov. E. W. HOCH, — | Bishop ABRAM GRANT, ~ Prof. B. T. WASHINGTON, NUUICE. St. Mark’s A. M. E. church will have a big rally on the 4th Sunday in August, and will expeat all muinis- ters and their congregstions to be present; alvo all other friends. Rev. W. H. Hovstay, Pastor NOTICE OF FINAL | SETTLEMENT, The State of Kansas, ) ss Bhawnee County. 5 Inthe Probate Court in and for Said County, 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 J shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said County, sitting atthe (ourt house in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 4th day of May, A.D. 1907, for a full and final settlement ofeaid estate. Dated April 3rd, 4, 1D, 1907 WT Jauison. Administrator of the estate of Julia A Beott, deceased, First published April sth, 1907, | ‘ a _ _ $5,000 in Prizes for Horse Racing, Fine Stock and Farm Products of all classes. Z Bands and Five Big Days of Pleasure -£ MR. W.A. HILL, Secretary, Saint Joseph, Mo., f DEAR SIR: | desire to exhibit . Value. ccc c es ce cee ce cee nee wee eee ee beet tere seebeennes Coane Address . 4 ke 8m ‘ s A. 5IMS POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquartere for all who witha nice time. When Hatchinron call on bim. 806 SOUTH MAIN STREET WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T., —— STOP AT —— MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE Itis ove of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city. Everything up-to- date and served in style. | Clean Beds a Specialty. | YW peace =o Pee me ge tt BE REDUCED RATE on all Railroads, For Stand Priviledges, Etc, Address ' “CAST DOWN YOUR BUCKET WHERE YOU ARE” | @ A Tri-State Negro Industral E o,@ F e xposition and Fair —=WILL BE HELD AT——= paint Joseph, Mo., AUG. 4-9, 1907 ITS OBJECTS ARE to afford a chance to all our people to visit Saint Joseph and beautiful Lake Contrary, the fullest of all sorts of attractive and wholesome amusements of any other place of recreation of all the Middle West. To give opportunity to bring together evidences of their inventive genius, products of farm and field and everything cred tadle to the race. OMice 604 Maze Ava, t.matxp, TOFRE &, Rayman In the Diatrict Court of Stewem County, Kansas. Charles Lisenby, Plaintif, vs No. 22% Minnie Lisenby, Defendant, The said Minnie Lisenby is keshy notified and required to take nee that the plaintiff has filed his yazsow in the above said court in an ttvee tora divorce and that she motlep pear, plead or answer to the pezv'om therein Bled on or before the sri “sy of April, 1907, or said peures will be taken as true and judgaest rendered according to the prayer @ the petition therein filed, A.M. Troma, Attorney for Pleat First published March 8b, 1507. In the District Court of Shawem County, Kaneas. Laura Thomas, Plainuf, ve No. 24,3% Mace Thomas, Defendant. PURLICATION NOTICE. ‘Thefdefendant, Mace Thomas, = bereby notified that he hae bees eued by the plaintiff above named, in the District Court of Shawsen County, Kaness, for a divorcee, 2 the ground of abandonment, aak that he .must anewer the peckion fled by the ‘plaintiff, on or belem the 4th dayjof June, 2907, or aid puition will be taken as true a8 judgment rendered divorcing gina: tif from the defendant, Joszra Rew, Attorney for Plarral. Attest: RL. Titowas, Clerk, Ry Juwviz C, Roses, Dez ays. Foret published April 19, 1907. PUBLICALION NOTICE. Ta the Duetrict{Court of Shawrew County, Kaneae. Elisabeth MH. Meckert, Pliazvt, ‘8 Delph Heckert, Defendant, The aaid Delph HMeckert ie Levey votified andjrequested to take eco that the Plaintiff bae filed her paa- tion in the above entitled Corrs wa action for a civorce and thir ke muet appear or anewer to the per tion herein filed on or before the Sth day of June, 1907, or the Fath tion will be taken an true and judg ment rendered anto the prayer 8 the petition herein filed. Elizabeth M. H, Hecker, By her Atty., W. 1, Jamioce, ae true coj PL. Toowas, Clerk of the District Corn Firet publiebed April 26, 1907. For Figst-claas Rooms and Lodgiag When in Puebelo, Colo., Stop at B, W. Shelton’s Rooming House, 210 Lampkin Street; three blocka from the Union Depot, He com tm found at the gate of the dey ot. : e W._D.Lawrie, — Tailor and Cleaner Suite and Trousere made to Orde PANTS 3.50 to @12 RUITS €15 to $4 212 Francis Sr, ST, JOSEPH, [ FEELING | LIVER-ISH ‘ft This Morning? | ATT ¥ DF Tae ete Stops Indigestion: ‘Constipa’ » , ae * mf z 3 “OF <P ar ; 7 kere fe ’ EE Oe ee eT Oe ee we s ee eee . . . . | ° ‘ 2 : P . . WANT More Men, Women and Children to Read and Pay for THE | - TOPEKA PLAINDEALER | 50c THREE MONETS 50c Liberal Commission . . to Energetic \ WRITE FOR TERMS _. Who have a nice, large room on the third floor to rent. Call at the office of THE PLAINDEALER. Missice Laura and Eulalie Douglass of Columbia, Mo. are attending the Young People's Congress. Missice Allie Taylor and Emily Weddington are in Colorado Springs. Miss Alta V. Sexton, of Hannibal, Mo., daughter of Rev. J. W. Sexton, P. E., of the Hannibal district, is in the city, attending the Young People's Congress 1. Attorney Bell of Leavenworth and McWilliams and Clark of Lawrence were in Topeka Wednesday on business. --- Prof. J. Z. Mosely of Columbia, Mo. is attending the Young People's Literary Congress which is in session at St. John A. M. E. church. He is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. R. S. Sims, and his sister, Miss Ilossie Moseley. Miss Blanobe K. Morrison of Columbia, Mo. is attending the Young People's Congress. Miss Morrison is a leading teacher of Springfield, Mo., and is noted for her excellent musical talent. --- NOTICE—A good lunch counter, pool and billiard hall for rent. A party who can cook, or who can secure a good cook, can take this place and coin money. Takes very little money to handle it. The finest location in the city. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Grant, 811 East Eleventh street are the proud parents of a baby boy, born June 29th. Mother and baby are doing well. Mrs. S. W. Blackman has opened hair dressing parlors at Tenth and Kansas Ave., on the west side of the street. She has just recently returned from Chicago, where she took special training along this line for more than a year, and thorough-understands the business. Hon. W. W. Fisher has entered upon his duties as bookkeeper and purchasing agent for Western University. The school has grown to such an extent that it requires a competent man to attend to these matters, and in selecting Mr. Fisher the state has done a wise thing, as he is in every way eminently qualified. His large acquaintance through out the North, South, East and West will greatly benefit the school and broaden its field of good work. John Clarence Brown, who for the past few weeks has been suffering from heart trouble, died Sunday night at the home of his parents on Morris avenue. He was twenty-one years of age. A kinder, or more sympathetic young man never lived. It seems hard for one so young to pass from among us, but it is the will and way of an all wise Providence who doeth all things well. Funeral services were held from his late residence, conducted by the Rev. J. E. Edwards. Interment in Topcka cemetery. He leaves a father and mother, several brothers and sisters and numerous friends to mourn his demise. Peace to his ashes. VERY LOW RATES TO NEW ORLEANS. The National Baptist Publishing Board has succeeded, after months of liberal and constant communication with every general passenger agent of every road in the four passenger associations, in having two of the largest ones announce an exceedingly low rate as follows for the Sunday School Congress. Excursion rate for the Sunday School Congress at New Orleans has been announced for the Southwestern Passenger Association, which includes that territory lying south of Missouri, and west FOR SALE Improved and Unimproved FARMS In Waubaunsee and adjoining counties. See or write WESLEY PAGE, Eskridge, Kansas. TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE. This soldier, statesman and martyr with a mere handful of men held at bay sixty ships and 30,000 trained soldiers—the flower of the French army and navy. Wendell Phillips pronounced Toussaint the greatest general the world has produced. Pictures of this great Negro, and of all eminent colored people sold by The Colored American Novelty Co., P, O. drawer, 2218, Washington, D. C. Agents wante ST. JOE NEGROES We are glad to note the fact that the colored people of St. Joseph have issued a proclamation to all the people of Nebraska Missouri and Kansas to attend the Tri-State Negro Industrial exposition and fair August 4-9. Every colored farmer, mechanic, professional people of the race should place on exposition some product of their labor. Push on, citizens of St. Joseph, we are glad to see the colored people of that section of the country make an effort to demonstrate and maintain an industrial exposition. Everyone in the state should co-operate with St. Joe, and make this undertaking a success. Mrs Anna De Moss arrived home Thursday of last week from New York to visit her parents. She was met in Kansas City by her sister, Miss Ogeal Wilson, who escorted her home. --- Dr. M. O. Ricketts of St. Joseph. Mo. was in the city this week on business pertaining to the Tri-State Negro Industrial exposition and fair, to be held in St. Joseph in August. The doctormade this office an agreeable call Tuesday. Prof, Shelton J. French, president of Western university, accompanied by his wife, is attending the Young People's Literary Congress. They are guests of Hon. W. W. Fisher and wife. Mr. J. Mord. Allen, the poet, has been engaged to write the lyrics and songs for Williams and Walker's show. This company can be complimented upon securing such an eminent young man. The greatest bishop and one of the greatest men on earth, was in Topeka this week. His name is the Rt. Rev. Abram Grant, bishop of the 5th Episcopal district of Kansas. He is president and founder of the Young People's Literary Congress, in session this week at St. John A. M. E church. The rector of St. Simon's Episcopal church, Father Brown has begun a series of special sermons on "Biblical Characters," at the 4:30 o'clock services on Sunday evenings, which will be continued during the summer. Sunday's subject will be "Ruth, the Moabitess." The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 7:30 a.m. Choral matins and sermon at 1:30 a.m. subject, "Dying but Living." All are cordially invited to attend these services. The many friends of Rev. N. T Gamble were pained to learne of his death, which occurred Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hilley, on Western avenue, from a complication of diseases. Though he looked the picture of health, he was not a strong man. He fell in his pulpit at Brown chapel, just after preaching a very strong sermon. He preached his first sermon in this church, as well as his last. He was 52 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves a daughter, several grand-daughters, three sisters and a host of friends to mourn his death. He was a member of Euclid, No. 2, A F and A M, which performed the last rites. Rev. J. E. Edwards preached the funeral, assisted by Rev. J. R. Ransom. There were 22 ministers present. Rev. Gamble was an upright Christian man, a hard worker in the ministry. Peace to his ashes! C. T. Phelps' Barbershop C. T. Phelps' Barbershop The Best Artist and the Best Place. 221 FRANCIS STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, : : : MO. A. J. AUGUST MARRIED. The many friends of Mr. A. J August, the popular haberdasher of this city, are congratulating him upon his marriage to Miss Hannah Chaska, a charming young lady of Ft. Wayne, Ind. The marriage took place on June 27th at the home of the bride's parents. The immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present. The ceremony was performed by two rabbis. Mr. Dave August, who is associated with his brother in the clothing business, was best man Mr. and Mrs. August are now on their bridal tour in New York and other eastern cities. They will be at home after August 1st at 4c6 Topeka avenue. Are You K. of P.? IF NOT Why 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 protect each other interested as well as in sickness and distress. UNIFORM RANK. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES COURT. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daugeters and sisters of the Knights are united for the common purposes of life. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to widows and heirs of deceased Knights. in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write JOHN E. LEWIS, G. C., Box 1017, Wichita, Kansas. PYTHIAS. The following officers have been elected for the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction N. A. B. A. E. A. A. and A.1 Jno. E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor, Wishita, Kas. J. B. Lavis, Grand Vice Chancellor, Weir. B. Pope, Past Grand Chancellor, Topeka. Rev. S. W. Datcheloi, Grand Prelate, Lawrence. Rev. J. S. King, Grand Lecturer, Weir. E. S. Lee, Grand Master of Exchequer, Topeka. Dr. I. H. Anthony, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Kansas City. W. A. Wright, Grand Master at Arms, Winfield. J. E. Hobson, Grand Inner Guard, Columbus. Fred Martlu, Grand Outer Guard, Wichita. Dr. S. H. Thompson, Grand Medical Director, Kansas City. J. H. Guy, Grand Attorney, Topeka. A. T. Glover, Grand Secretary Endowment Board, Wichita. S. W. Fleming, Grand Treasurer Endowment Board, Wichita. Doo Williams, Supreme Representative, Lawrence. Place of next meeting, Lawrence, 1907 Dr. M. O Picketts, Chaliman of Negro State Fair, to be held at St. Joseph, Aug. 4 to 9, was in Topeka last Tuesday, to invite Gov. Hoch to address the colored people on that occasion. Also, to interest some Topeka people in this great exposition. On Wednesday evening Miss Heater Hawkins and Mr. Isaiah Holoman were joined in holy wedlock The marriage ceremony was performed at St. John A. M. E. church by Rev. J. E. Edwards. The church was well crowded with persons present to witness the ceremony. After the wedding many persons had the honor of being guests at the reception at the bride's home, Fourteenth and Jackson. A number of valuable presents were received. Mrs. Holoman has been a prominent teacher on the North Side for several years. The couple left the following day for their home in Bartlesville, I. T. ST. JOHN'S DAY CELEBRATION, IOLA, KAS. Sol. Watkin's Lodge No. 71, A. F. & A M., of Ioh, Kau., celebrated on the 24th of June, at G. A. R. Hall, it being the great event of St John's Day, only known among Free Masons. The evening was that sort of enjoyment that will not very soon lose space in our remembrance. Everyone in attendance went away wearing emiles. It was well understood that the main source of the evening's great pleasure is attributed to the Eastern Star Lodge. The house was called to order by Dr. J. S. Bass, who was the master of ceremonies for the evening. He introduced the first speaker of great event, Mr. W. Stotall, W. M. of Sol. Watkins Lodge, of Iola, who spoke in brief but eloquent tones to all present. In his spirited remarks his special and most earnest appeal to the secretary and treasurer of the lodge as to their accuracy and uprightness to the order was interrupted by Dr. Bass's remark, "Shun the pen, boys; shun the pen!" In his closing address of welcome his talk was that of heart-felt welcome to the grand Eastern Star Chapter of Iola. The next speaker introduced was Mr. T. W. Greene, jr., whose principal theme was, that he and all others who had made such a wise choice to take a part in the "Star" degree was next to the wisest man, (King Solomon) in his wiedom, for he had "Heroines of Jericho," with him in the Temple. Rev. J. W. Gordon, pastor of the Second Baptist church, was the next speaker. His appeal was solely to the Master Masons of Watkins Lodge and Star combined. The honored guest was then seated at the long and spacious tables, then ready and waiting for its most worthy guest. A two course lunchcon was then served in up to date style, Mr. E.G. Greene being toastmaster of the evening. All partook of the dafties prepared by a most skillful committee: J. R. Rose, A Austin, A. Wood, J. Buse, H Shepard, W H. Newman and W. Stavall, James Maney in Juno. He acted as chief waiters for the occasion. The first table then meeting the second set of guests gladly filled their places. These were most attentively served, each one at this table being made a toastmaster to which all responded. Mr. H. W. Grubb acted as St. Peter, at the door. The evening proved to be one that will not soon be forgotten by all in attendance, only waiting for the return of "St. Johns Day" Celebration. W. Stoyall, W. M. TRI-STATE NEGRO INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION AND FAIR. St. Joseph, Mo, August 4 to 9, 1907 This fair is offered by the leading and most progressive men and women of the western country. President, N. C. Bain the popular and thoroughbred collegian and scholar who has in five years com- pletely revolutionized the Negro schools of St. Joseph and placed them on a high industrial and high class literary base, is respected for his great abstraction and high character and unequaled push. He has Dr. M. O. Ricketts, the old reliable Master Mason, is unexcelled as an orater and statesman, and physician. Mr. W. A. Hill, the astute secretary and treasurer, is of the high bred class of gentlemen. The board of directors assisting these able leaders are: Dr. W. S. Carrion, Andrew Baker, L. E. Perry the mattress maker, H. H. Walker stork of the U. S. Postoffice, A. Quarles, Wash Williams, Dr. I F Ramsey the successful undertaker, M. D. Lawrie the eminent tailor, Dr T I McAllister the dentist Beatrix these are Rev J C Caldwell, Dr J K A. Crossland Mr Wm. Humley, Mr Gen Walker Mr James Gordon Mr Thomas Coleman Mr L. A Masse of scots of the men and women working in sweet and union. Mrs H. H. Walker, presiden. the ladie's board of managers of the State Law and Judicial Service Mrs H. C. Callwell chairman Mrs. Glen, secretary Mrs Cusen H. Mrs. Marie Coles, Miss L. L. Leah, L. M. Whitey, supervisors of music Mrs. C. L. Philps of the fine arts, Mrs Newton Hickman of pyrography, Mrs A. Baker, Mrs L. L. Humphrey and co-ens of other ladies are going vigorously ahead with fine arts and other collections of great interest to this fair Program. MONDAY School Children's Day All children free from 4 to 12 years Special program given by colored children entertaining the white children. Ad dress by President Bruce, introducing Major Spratt and Arthur W. Brewster, postmaster. Children's games of all kinds. TUESDAY—Ladie's and gentlemen open contest in riding and driving. Ru bouts, single and double, silver cups 1st, 2d and 3d prizes, tenth monies mounted egg race, prizes ogars 1st, hat 2d Mule race (half mile) prizes, cigars 1st, pipe 2d. WEDNESDAY—Rolting, three minute class, $100, 5 per cent to enter 3 per cent to start. First money $65 second $25, third $15. Free for all tret $10, 5 per cent to enter 3 per cent to start. First money $65 second $25 third $15. Running halt male upd hours 2 and 1, $75. First money $50 second $25, 5 per cent to enter 3 per cent to start. HURSDAY - Purging, 2 all class, 100 5 per cent to stair 20 5 per cent to enter, 5 per cent to start; first money 50, second 125 third $15. Due for all purging, $100 5 per cent to enter, 5 per cent to start Running race, half mile past, $75, first money $10, second $25 DRIDAY - Nabble house, 5 points 21st, 31st, Silver cup Walk, first and center house, 1st, 21st, 31st, Silver cup SATURDAY - Special Labor day program. Guest of honor and speaker Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of Treasury, Races, trotting and pacing. LADY BOARD OF MANAGERS MRS. H. H. WATKER, President MRS. J. A. SMOOTHER, 1st Vice President MRS. L. GREEN, Secretary MRS. J. C. CALDWELL, Chairman MRS. S. E. WHITNEY MRS. M. D. LAHIP MRS. J. H. GREEN MRS. JOHN CLAY MRS. C. CALDWELL MRS. LATHERBURH MRS. G. D. RIDMUND MRS. G. T. PHEPS MRS. NEWTON HICKENS MRS. CASSIDI THOMSON MRS. ADY MASON BELL FROM 1809 MAD OFFICE HOURS 12 M to 6 P.M. Ind. Phone No. 17 to 18 P.M. I. M. 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It is very versatile and put up only in 80 c. size and made only in Chicago and by Ford. It remains hard wear. Refuse all others. Full directions with every bottle. Price only. If your drastician dealer can not supply you, he can give it for you from Ford. Ford's Hair Pomade is one 80 c. or three c. titles or 80 c. for a but- tle size. It can be placed in U. A. When order- ing sound post or express money order, and mention name of the paper. Write your name and address. Charles Ford Pike 153 E. KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, IL Agents wanted everywhere. HELLO, BILL1 At the Elks' banquet which will take place July 9th, the following parties have been invited to take part on program from the following whose names will appear in week's paper: Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas, Washington, D C Oskaloosa, Kans., Sedalia, Toneka, Kans. Tickets will be on sale at the following places: James White's pharmacy, 312 Kansas avenue; Varghese and Oliver's Pool and Bowling hall, 404 Kansas avenue; Charles Lyon's barbershop, 109 E. Fifth street; S McCarroll's barbershop, 1'6 E. seventh street. The committee will make it one of the finest affairs of the season. $1.00 per plate J E HARLAN, ROBERT WASHAR A D HENRY JAILES WHITE W D COOPER Come, "As we journey through life, let us live by the way." NOTICE. To the friends of the Big B Bands We have set July 4th for our daily day, at which time we want to raise $50 or more. It is impossible us to keep up expenses without We ask every friend to give us something by July 4th. We owe a balance on our uniforms, besides need new horns. Dr W E Jackson has consented to receive the funds. Please help us if you want the band to live The band will give free concerts from a wagon in different parts of the city that day if the weather permits J. B. Bass, editor of The Moor Plaindealer, will be in Toppea attend the Western Ivegr Prew association and says he will bring all Northwest with him. He would like to know the whereabouts of J H E Taylor, once manager of The Together Call, and Arthur Harris, of the National Mirror, Kansas City. Mr. Bass is very much interested in the welfare of these gentlemen and one who can give information of please write J B Bass, Moor Plaindealer. Negro Editors Will Meet Business Men in Top The greatest preparations being made by the people of Tampa and Kansas for the entertainment of the National Business League and Western Negro Press association Prof Booker T Washington, The T Fortune and many leading lights of the race will be present on this occasion Mr. Washington is the promoter of this gigantic body. The purpose of the league is to promote and perpetuate the business management of the race. This is where our ideas will be given which will increase the business management of the race all over the United States. There will be farmer, mechanics, laborers, bankers, merchants, leagues and doctors in attendance who will decide and tell the people how they succeeded in their community and how others can succeed. This is splendid opportunity for the colored race to inaugurate for them a state policy of carrying on business and stop being a tool for the prejudice American white man. There is advance opportunity for men of the race with small capital to furnish employment for another class of mercantile business besides grocer and restaurant; with dry goods hardware and furniture stores and many other class of business that will give employment to our colored men and women. This class of business is where a large per cent of the majority of the race is spent. We do hope that some ideas will be advanced by the league at this session where the race will progress more rapidly. Every body should avail themselves of the opportunity to be present in special efforts being made to ensure that visitors are properly entertained PRESCRIPTIONS... Lee's Drug Store, 921 Kansas Ave. The old four room parsonage is one of the first houses built in this town. It has been used by our church twenty years and has been a nuisance to the community. Through the members and pastor it has been replaced by the best arranged eight-room in the Kansas conference. A complete bath with hot and cold water, gas fixtures and range, the house is up to date building. The reply that the pastor is a man does things as well as talk. We are one of the most prominent corners of city and it is beginning to show ever before. Shorton Allen has been having remodelled and some new rooms and it makes quite an improvement on the building. Mr. Teeves and little daughter, of Iola Kan, are in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Weeks They remain for about two weeks. Mr. Dav was postponed till the day later going to the downpour. Mr. Sade Philips went to Kansas for a short visit and will go train to Olathe for a visit. Minnie Collier named friends in last week John D.annon of St. Joseph, Mt. the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J D. Hein spent Sunday in his brother Willard Hein, and friends May Hein and Mrs. Bert Rich the State Sunday school and an institution in Topeka last Mrs. Warren Turner have al- mote other cottage or having a painter The time of the Order of Eastern preparing for a grand reception in the hall of Fourth and it will be a treat in the landlouse at the entrance of the come at legend and 25 cents of Emporia, and Carson M. M. Afe of Kansas City. was quietly married at the home of the motive, Mrs. Violet Bell tuesday night. Note at the rel- rence that brides were present Mr. and Mrs. Afe of Sudla, evening the day they were the. Have the shes of their host of friends. Mrs. L. Duncan has returned home from Neosho Falls, where she was attending the funeral of her nephew, Luther Heroll. Mrs. George Young and little daughter Sallie, of Grandby, Mo, are in the city visiting relatives and friends. If you want to enjoy the Fourth of July, come to Emporia on the third and fourth. Each day will be one of amusement. Come and see as there is expected fifteen thousand visitors will be here during the two odays. Robinson's circus exhibits on the Fourth. Blind Boone and company visited us at St James Baptist church Sunday night and made an interesting talk in behalf of the Baptist cause. Monday night they gave a concert at the First Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Armstead have a little girl caller at their home. Miss McGee of Huntsville, Tenn., and Mr. Will Houston were united in holy wedlock Wednesday evening Everybody wishes them much success. Hew. Sally and the delegate from Las Vegas came back Saturday evening. Both report a good Sunday school convention. Vegas was indeed sorry to hear of the death of Mr. A. Duvall who for twenty five years ran a hotel in our little city. He was well thought of among the whites as well as the blacks. Miss I. Hyhet and Mr. De Groff were married Saturday evening. The received many beautiful presents. They expect to make their home here for the present. Miss Matilda Houston, who is of Fisk University, is in our city. She expects to spend three months with her mother. She elaves in September to take charge of a school in Texas. Everybody wishes her much success in her work. Mr. Dillly left Friday evening for Kansas City Mr F Carroll and Mr C Conors will leave next week for Old Mexico. 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 and see me Why does your doctor tell you to take this Prescription to LEE'S, 921 Kansas Avenue? Why do so many druggists send to LEE'S for the Drugs with which to fill your Prescriptions? than any other druggist in the city, and that the druggist who refused to sell you a glass of ice cream soda the other day charges you more for your medicines than Mr. Lee? And did you ever hear of any one being refused anything in Lee's store because of his color? Really, now, do these ideas ever present themselves to you? Why don't you try Lee's Drug Store just once and see if you are not as well pleased as you are with the store that considers you unfit to drink a glass of soda at the counter or soda tables? Come to our store Sunday evening to Wilson's Orchestra Concert, and see what Lee's Store is like, won't you? WESTERN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. 141 Leading and Best Industrial School of the west SHELTON FRENCH,A.M.,Acting Pres. Phoces Office Bell West 1493. Ret Jeace Bell West 15 courses Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Music (Instrumental, and Vocal), including piano organ and harp Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding Business Course Strengthening and Typewriting Talenting, Domestic and Plain Sewing Cocabulary, Laudering Farming and Gardenizing Quindaro, Kansas. Advantages Spendid Locare, K Good Liaisons and T-ou Friend Locale, Healtaful Climate, Good Liaisons and Trough Teachers. Information for terms written and a reflections otherwise written PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. He was the world's greatest Negro poet. The fact that he had no whites blood in his veins makes his achievements in the literary world the more astounding. A fine engraving made in three colors has just been issued which sells for only one dollar ($1.) Send for one today. Address The Colored American Novelty Co., P. O. Drawer 2318, Washington, D. C. Agents wanted. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County. Kansas. Elijah Hunter, Defendant. The said defendant Elijah Hunter, is hereby notified and required to take notice that he has been sued in the above said Court in an action for divorce by the plaintiff, Anna B. Hunter; and that he must appear, plead or answer, on or before the 26th day of July, 1907, or the petition filed in the above said suit will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of the same. A. M. THOMAS, Attorney for P'lf ANNA B HUNTER. First published June 7th, '07. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Snawwoo County, Kansas. Bertha Coon, Plaintiff, vs Nj. 24.428. Per Lee Coon, Defendant. Per Lee Coon, Defendant. The above-named defendant will take notice that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, by the plaintiff herein, upon the grounds of drunkenness and extreme cruelty, and that unless he answer the said petition on or before the 8th day of July, 1937, judgment will be rendered as prayed for in said petition granting the plaintiff an absolute divorce from the said defendant. BERTH COON. are