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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER --- VOLUN FOLLO Historical Society State House VOLUME IX. Topeka Extend FOLLOWING THE COLOR LINE Continued from last week. from the American Magazine I was at Macou while the first State fair ever held by the Negroes in Georgia was in progress. In spite of the fact that racial relationships, owing to the recent riot at Atlanta, were acute, the fair was largely attended, and not only by Negroes, but by many white visitors. The brunt of the work of organization fell upon R. R. Wright, president of the Georgia State Industrial College (colored) of Savannah. President Wright is of full-blooded African descent, his grandmother, who reared him, being an African of the Mindango tribe. Just at the close of the war he was a boy in a freedman's school at Atlanta. One Sunday General O. O. Howard came to address the pupils. When he had finished, he expressed a desire to take a message back to the people of the North. "What shall I tell them for you?" he asked. "Tell 'em, Massa, we is rising." Upon this incident John Greenleaf Whittier wrote a famous poem; and at the Negro fair, crowning the charts which had been prepared ot show the progress of the Negroes of Georgia, I saw this motto: "WE ARE RISING." The little black boy grew up,was graduated at Atlanta University, studied at Harvard, traveled in Europe, served in the Spanish-American war and is now seeking to help his race to get an industrial training in the college which he organized in 1891. The attendance at the fair in Mason was between 21,000 and 30,000, the Negroes raised $11,000 and spent $7,000 and propose to have a greater fair this year. In this enterprise they had the sympathy of the best white people. A vivid glimpse of what the fair meant is given by the Daily News of Macon, a white newspaper: "The fair shows what progress can be accomplished by the industrious and thrifty Negro, who casts aside the belief that he is a dependent, and sails right in to make a living and a home for himself. Some of the agricultural exhibits of Black farmers have never been surpassed in Macon. On the whole, the exposition just simply astounded folks who did not know what the Negro is doing for himself. "Another significant feature about the fair was the excellent behavior of the great throngs of colored people who poured into the city during its progress. There was not an arrest on the fair grounds, and very few in the city." The better class of Negro farmers indeed have shown not only capacity for getting ahead individually, but for organizing for self advancement, and even for working with corresponding associations of white farmers. The great cotton and tobacco associations or the South, which aim to direct the marketing of the product of the farms, have found it not only wise but necessary to enlist the cooperation of Negro farmers. At the annual rally of the dark tobacco growers at Guthrie, Ky., last September, many Negro planters were in the line of parade with the whites. The farmers' conferences held at Hampton, Tuskegee, Calhoun, and at similar schools illustrate in other ways the possibilities of advancement which grow out of land ownership by the Negroes. So much for the sunny wife of the picture: the broad-gauge landlord and the prosperous tenantry. Conditions in the black belt are in one respect much as they were in slavery times, or as they would be in any feudal system; if the master, or lord, is "good" the Negro prosper: if he is harsh, grasping, unkind the Negro suffers bitterly. It gets back finally to the white man. In assuming supreme rights in the South—political, social and industrial—the white man also assumes tremendous duties and responsibilities; he cannot have the one without having the other; and he takes to himself the pain and suffering which goes with power and responsibility. Of course, scarcity of labor and high wages have given the really ambitions Negro his opportunity, and many thousands of them are becoming more and more independent of the whites. And therein lies a profound danger, not only to the Negro, but to the South. Gradually losing the support and advice of the best type of white man, the independent Negro finds himself in competition with the poorer type of white man, whose jealousy he must meet. He takes the penalty of being really free. Escaping the exactions of a feudal life, he finds he must meet the sharper difficulties of a free industrial system. And being without the political rights of his poor white competitor and wholly without social recognition, discredited by the bestial crimes of the lower class of his own race, he has, indeed, a hard struggle before him. In many neighborhoods he is peculiarly at the mercy of this lower class white electorate, and the self-seeking politicians whose stock in trade consists in playing upon the passions of race hatred. I come now to the reverse of the picture. When the Negro tenant takes up land or hires out to a landlord, he ordinarily signs a contract, or if he cannot sign (about half the Negro tenants of the black belt are wholly illiterate) he makes his mark. He often has no way of knowing certainly what is the contract, though the arrangement is usually clearly understood, and he must depend on the landlord to keep both the rent and the supply-store accounts. In other words, he is wholly at the planter's mercy—a temptation as dangerous for the landlord as the possibilities which it presents are for the tenant. It is so easy to make large profits by charging immense interest percentages or outrageous prices for supplies to tenants who are too ignorant or too weak to protect themselves that the stories of the oppressive landlord in the South are scarcely surprising. It is easy, when the tenant brings in his cotton in the fall not only to underweight it, but to credit it at the lowest prices of the week; and this dealing of the strong with the weak is not Southern, it is human. Such a system has encouraged dishonesty and wastefulness; it has made many landlords cruel and greedy, it has increased the helplessness and shiftlessness of the Negro. In many cases it has meant downright degeneration, not only to the Negro, but to the white man. These are strong words, but no one can travel in the black belt without seeing enough to convince him of the terrible consequences growing out of these relationships. A case which came to my attention at Montgomery, Ala., throws a vivid light on one method of dealing with the Negro tenant. Some nine miles from Montgomery lives a planter named T. L. McCullough. In December, 1903, he made a contract with a Negro named Jim Thomas to work for him. According to this contract, a copy of which I have, the landlord agreed to furnish Jim the Negro with a ration of 14 pounds of meat and one bashel of meal a month. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY $ ^{3} $ MORNING, AUGUST 9, 1967. On his part Jim agreed to "do good and faithful labor for the said T. L. McCullough." "Good and faithful labor" means from sunrise to sunset every day but Sunday, and excepting Saturday afternoons. A payment of five dollars was made to blind the bargain—just before Christmas. Jim probably spent it the next day. It is customary to furnish a cabin for the worker to live in; no such place was furnished and Jim had to walk three or four miles morning and evening to a house on another plantation. He worked faithfully until May 16. Then he ran away, but when he heard that the landlord was after him, threatening punishment, he came back and agreed to work 20 days for 10 he had been away. Jim stayed some time, but he was not only given no cabin and paid no money, but his food ration was out off! So he ran away again, claiming that he could not work unless he had a place to live. The landlord went after him and had him arrested, and although the Negro had worked nearly half a year, McCullough prosecuted him for fraud, because he had got $5 in cash at the signing of the contract. In such a case the Alabama law gives the landlord every advantage: it says that when a person receives money under a contract and stops work, the presumption is that he intended to defraud the landowner and that therefore he is criminally punishable. The practical effect of the law is to permit imprisonment for debt, for it places a burden of proof on the Negro that he can hardly overturn. The law is defended on the ground that Negroes will get money any way they can, sign any sort of a paper for it; and then run off—if there is not some stringent law to punish them. But it may be imagined how this law could be used, and is used, in the hands of unscrupulous men, to keep the Negro in sort of debt slavery. When the case came up before Judge William H. Thomas of Montgomery, the constitutionality of the law was brought into question, and the Negro was finally discharged. Often an unscrupelons landlord will deliberately give a Negro a little money before Christmas, knowing that he will promptly waste it in a "celebration," thus getting him into debt so that he dare not leave the plantation for fear of arrest and criminal prosecution. If he attempts to leave he is arrested and taken before a Justice of the peace, and fined or threatened with imprisonment. If he is not in debt, it will sometimes happen that the landlord will have him arrested on the charge of stealing a bride or a few potatoes (for it is easy to find something against almost any Negro), and he is brought into court. In several cases I know of the escaping Negro has even been chased down with bloodhounds. On appearing in court the Negro is naturally badly frightened. The white man is there and offers a special favor to take him back and let him work out his fate—which sometimes requires six months, often a whole year. In this way Negroes are kept in debt—so called debt-slavery or peonage—year after year, they and their whole families. One of the things I couldn't at first understand in some of the courts I visited was the presence of so many white men to stand sponsor for Negroes who had committed various offenses. Often this grows out of the feudal protective instinct which the landlord feels for the tenant or servant of whom he is fond; but often it is merely the desire of the white man to get another Negro worker. In one case in particular, I saw a Negro ESTABLISH NEGRO COLONIES. The Western Negro Press Association Has Good Plan of Its Own. State Journal: Negro colonies will make unproductive quarter sections in western Kansas and Eastern Colorado blossom under careful tilling until they will rival the Nile. This is at least what the Western Negro Press association has set out to accomplish. The association meets in its annual session at Topeka August 12th and 13th. Prominent among those who will be in attendance are Booker T. Washington, W. H. Duncan, Colorado Springs, president of the association, and W. H. Twine of Muskogee, I. T., secretary. The details of the big plan which the Negro editors and owners of newspapers are fathering have not yet been developed. One of the principal questions which will present itself to the attending delegates is the creation of Negro farming communities in Western Kansas and the other districts of the states immediate to Western Kansas Thousands of acres of lands exist in Western Kansas, eastern Colorado and Wyoming as well as some of the valleys in the mountain states on which there are notenants and which under persistent culture and proper tillage could develop into valuable farms. To preempt numerous bodies of these lands and to purchase still others to be occupied by Negroes from the cities and towns in the work which the press association has set out to do The columnus of their own papers will be used in preaching of the advantages of the farmer over the precarious existences of the day lab rer in the city. By advocating emigration Negro editors believe that enough interest will be awakened to induce a strong tide out of the cities in the east, south and west to colony lands. The complicated life of the city draws down the Negro in its whirlpool, a helpless struggle against class and caste and tosses him aside as a bit of the wreckage. There are exceptions but the usual life led by the colored man in the city does not spell independence nor inspiring progress. He occupies the undesirable residence portions of the cities in tenements, tumbled down and unimproved. The Western Negro Press association wants to drive this fact home so hard that the laboring class will desert the cities and take to truck gardening and regular farming The Negro has made a decided success of truck gardening in districts adjoining cities and many of them are becoming well to do. Some of the largest truck gardeners about Topkha are Negroes. "There is nothing in this life in the city for a colored man," said one prominent man of the race. There is nothing in it, I tell you. We want to get them away and out raiding something on their own tands. The city is no place for most of the colored people. Nobody raises any objection to buying things from a colored farmer and a lot of them are doing well." Co operation on the part of representatives to congress from the western states is a so hoped for in securing the settlement to the colon as an desirable lands. With official state recognition as well as from the government at Washington the Western Negro Press association believes it can satisfactorily solve a great many of the vexing race problems which are daily becoming harder of solution. JETMORE, KANS. The First Baptist church at Jettmore will have its Annual Basket Meeting the third Sunday in this month August 18th. The church is doing everything possible for a great meeting, and will have plenty to cat for all that may come. Rev. W. H Garnett will be present to assist the pastor, Rev E. H. Lee. All are cordially invited to come and have a good time. TONGANOXIE, Mien Josephine Jarrett went to Kansas City, Kas, Friday morning to visit her aunt, Mrs. I. Nelson. Dennis and Harry Carter and Garfield Horten, of Hoge, went to Leavenworth to attend the picnic, and report a good time. Mr. Mason and wife and Miss Nellie Williams were down from Lansing Thursday, to attend the picnic. Mrs. Narsie Carter and her four daughters, Sallie. Nettie, Lucille and Luella, went to Atchison, to the picnic, and spent four days visiting relatives, returning Monday. Mrs. Olive Jones is here from Leavenworth, visiting her parents, R. James and family. Mrs. Dora Nickole, of Kansas City, was here visiting her parent. Mr. Willie King was down from Leavenworth, visiting his cousins, John Caldwell jr., and wife. Miss Nettie Carter returned to Linwood on Monday. The surprise party given at the home of Mr. Harvey and wife, on Saturday night, was well attended. There will be a grand picnic and barbecue given by the Sunflower Baptist church of Leavenworth, Kans., and First Baptist church of Tonganoxie, Kans., Friday, August 10th, at McKene's Grove, Tonganoxie, Kans. The committee will spare no pains in making it a day of pleasure to all those who attend. Committee:—Ros. R. January, I. W. Harris, Descarno C. Lankfort, S N. Gooch, and G. Alexander. EMPORIA, KANS. Rev. C. Bandy of Wellington, Kansas, visited Miss Olive Collier over Sunday, and preached at the St. James Baptist church Sunday night. Miss Lola and Cornelia Blackwell of Strong City was in the city visiting friends and relatives from Saturday until Wednesday. Mr. A. J. Kirkpatrick of Swerman, Texas is in the city on special business. Miss Olive Collier came home on Tuesday from Winfield to attend the wedding of her sister. Mr. N. P. Dustley is in the city canvassing the town and has been successful in his work has delivered about forty books in the vicinity. Miss Minnie Collier and Mr. William J. Lee of Topeka, were quietly married Wednesday, July 24th, at the home of the bride's parents, cast of Payton avenue, and left on the evening train for their future home in Topeka. Rev Paxton occupied the pulpit at the A. M. E church Sunday night and delivered a noble sermon. The Smoky Hill River district association has been postponed from August 6-11 to August 20-25 at Nicodemus, Kansas. Mr. Poston of Superior, Nebr., is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Lucy Duncan, 1017 East street. Miss Florence Smith returned to her home in Kansas City, Kansas, after spending the past four months with relatives and friends. The Daily Plaindealer. During the session of the business league, The Plaludealer will be issued every morning. A cops of competent scribes will itok after the news matter, thus making the report of the league complete in hvery particular. For advertising space and rates see our solicitors. NUMBER 32. Business League! THE O. E. S. MEETING. Mrs, Guy Writes an Interesting Review of the Missouri Meet. Tuesda afternoon, July 16th, I left Topeka, expecting to join the delegations of Kansas City, St. Joseph, and surrounding points at Union station, bound tor Richmond, Mo... the meeting place of the 17th session of the United Grand Chapter O. E. S. for the state of Missouri and jurisdiction. To my surprise, not a delegate, save one, Mrs. Carter, the Associate Grand Matron, was to be seen. All had left at six p.m. Spending the night in Kansas City, I left at 7:30 over the Wabash and arrived in Richmond just in time to hear the closing remarks of Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of St. Louis in response to the address of welcome delivered by Bro. G. C. Kimbrough on behalf of Keystone lodge. The addresses and responses were highly commended by the members. After the beautiful opening ceremony was completed the hours of meeting were arranged to be from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. from 1:30 to 5 p.m. The assignments of committees and a few preliminaries completed the morning session. On re-assembling at 1:30 the reports of the grand officers and the annual addresses of Royal Grand Patron, Prof J H Simms, and the Royal Grand Matron, Mrs L J Roberts, were delivered Seldom has the Grand chapter listened to such literary gems as these. Among the recommendations most heartily approved was that of each chapter making annual donations to the Masonic Home located at Hannibal, Mo., and paving claims quarterly instead of yearly. The endowment secretary reported over $1,300 on hands, and after allowing fifteen claims and other expenses there was a balance of $598 21. The jurisdiction was reported to be in a most healthy condition and the dove of peace abiding with us. The Grand Lecturer, Mrs Mattie Miner, exemplified the work to the satisfaction of all, and made some very interesting recommendations relative to the use of the Floral work. The Grand Treasurer, Mrs. M. F. Herriford, reported $1987 received from all sources. Mrs. M. L. Harrison, chairman of the committee on Revision of the Constitution and By-laws, presented the same to the Grand Chapter and received the "well done" of the Grand Matron. Mrs. Harrison is one of the most influential members of the O. E. S. in Missouri, having served as Grand Secretary seven years, and as Grand Matron two years. The Past Grand Matron, Mrs. A. B Robinson, and Past Grand Patrons, Bros. G. C. Kimbrough and R. W. Foster, added much to the success of the session. The Chapter of Sorrow was observed Thursday afternoon in memory of our eighteen departed sisters. Among the number was Past Grand Matron, Mrs. M. B. Carrothers of St. Louis, whose report on Foreign Correspondence last year was one of the best ever submitted to the Grand Chapter. When we parted in Sedalia in 1906, little did we suppose it our final parting on earth. Mrs. Carruthers was a charter member of the Grand Chapter of Missouri. The special order of business for Friday morning was the ejection of officers. The following were unanimously elected: Royal Lady Louisa J. Roberts, Grand Royal Matron; Sir Knight J. H. Sims, Grand Royal Patron; Sir Knight J. M. Hatris, Grand Royal Ass't Patron; Royal Lady Lettie Shade, Grand Ass't Matron; Royal Lady Mary F. Herriford, Grand Honored Treasurer; Royal Lady Gertrude E Sutherland, d, Grand Honored Secretary* Royal Lady Virginia E. Guy, Grand Endowment Secretary; Royal Lady Frances L. Boxley, Grand Conductress; Royal Lady Naomi Fields, Ass't Conductress the installation of grand officers Friday evening completed the work of the session, and after resolutions of thanks to the friends of Richmond, the Grand Chapter closed one of its most successful sessions to meet in Hannibal, Mo., July, 1908. Very Courteously, V. K. Guy Reporter. MY MOTHER SHE'S SO GOOD TO ME. (Dir Mutter ist so Gut zu Mir.) J. W. RILEY. German Words by the Composer. My mother she's so Die Mutter ist so good to me, If I was good as I could be, I could-n't be as good—no surf—Can't gut zu mir, War ich auch noch so gut zu shr, So gut kann ich nicht sein, O neol Kern me. She laughs aa' wille him all I said, An' grabs me up au' pate my head. Schmaus Sie sagt ihm was ich all'a geschwatte, Und dana werd' ich noch abgeschmazt, Und it - the cloak an' Sun-d'y clothes; An' when my Pa comes home to tea, She loves him most as much as wena sie hocht und wea sie brut'; Und wena Pa - pa dana kommt nach lhaus, Dana set - zea wir aus bis zum Copyright, 1906, by American Melody Co., New York. Read and Pay for THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER 50c THEE MONHT 50c Liberal Commission to Energetic DR. A. A. MAYER, Special Attention to Weak EYES. Strabismus Corrected without an Operation. Calls made to any part of the city. In Topeka Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week at Capital Pharmacy, 312 Kansas Ave., Bell 'Phone 1005. Permanent office: 633 New Hamshire St., Lawrence, Kas. Miss Hester Bloodworth is remodeling her home at a cost of $500. Mr. Curtis Jones and wife and W. M. Ransom we in St. Joseph attending the fair. Mr. Abraham Solomon, palmist, is in the city and will tell your fortune. Miss Eunice Coleman, whose rib was broken by running against a table, is improving rapidly. Mr. E. T. Rickman of St. Paul is in the city this week to put up a ditching machine for the Santa Fe. Mrs. W. I. Jamison has returned from Los Angeles and reports a very nice time. Major Sims died a few days ago at his home east of town and was buried at Mission Center. He leaves a wife and son to mourn his loss. --- Prof. G. W. Jackson's new organization is just getting on foot again. It will not be very long before he will have a very good band. Mr. E. Ridley, the new secretary for the Y. M. C. A., is doing nicely. The organization has a fine bath house connected with it which is well patronized. Mr. Herekish Brown owns a nice four room cottage and five acres of land east of the Mo. P. and Santa Fe track. His place is dotted with corn, potatoe, chickens, cows and hogs. He is one of the most industrious young man, having started out for himself a short time ago. He has just refused $3,000 for his FOR SALE Improved and Unimproved FARMS In Waubaunsee and adjoining counties See or write WESLEY PAGE, Eskridge, Kansas property. If more young men would do as Mr. Brown has done they would have no just cause to complain. Mrs. Jerry Williams, who has been ill, is able to be out. Mrs. Kenny of the east side and Mrs. Walter Miller of Lowman Hill are numbered among the sick. Mrs. Susie Carney's baby, Mendames Waters, Neudler and Joshua Jennings, who are patients of Dr. O. A. Taylor are improving rapidly. Mrs. J. W. Pierce is visiting her brother, Mr. J. W. Smith on the North Side Mrs. S. C. Hunt of Pittsburgh is the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. W. Hart and friends. Everybody should be prepared to take a few of the many people who will attend the league next week. Over 1500 people are expected and you should do everything you can to entertain them. The I'LAINDEALES will publish a daily next week. All who wish advertisements should see us or let us know. You can get information at Guy's office. The Westera Negro Press association will hold its eleventh annual session at the supreme court rooms in the day and at the Representative hall at night. Every one is cordially invited to attend. An excellent program will be rendered Miss Melinda Thompson will go to Africa to act as stenographer for Bishop Scott. She is one of Topoka's most industrious young women and we wish her success in her new field Mr. John Huff of Kast Tenth street is preparing to build a fine barn for his two valuable horses and cow. The Eureka club, composed of five colored ladies, with Mrs. J. H. Patterson and Mrs. Gilbert Jordan at the head, are serving meals at the Y. W. C. A. Miss Annabel Radford will spend the remainder of the summer in Denver with Miss Hattie Caldwell. On account of a business appointment in Oklahoma, Miss Middleton was unable to accompany Miss Radford, but will join her later. WANTED—A Good responsible woman as housekeeper for a temporary hotel. Apply at Guy Bros. at once. On Tuesday evening of last week Miss Minnie Nichols, assisted by her mother, entertained at six o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. John J. Themis of Kansas City, Kansas. In a recent public address Mrs. Nannie Curtis, national organiser of the W. C. T. U., said: "The saloons have robbed us white women of our loved ones, of our homes, and now they have robbed us of our clothes and hung us up on the walls of saloons to inflame the passions of black brutes." The lady who made his foolish statement must surely not know the condition of the colored people in the South. She should explain why there are so many outrages committed against the colored women. We advise her to call upon the white man to explain his injustice and prejudice towards the Negro. The whiskey is the great evil of the whites. They should discuss that instead of looking after the state of the white women of the South. TOUSSAINT L'OUVERIURE. Tina soldier, statesman and artiller with a mere hardful of men held at day sixty ships and 30,000 trained soldiers—the flwer of the French army and navy. Wendell Phillips pronounced Tuesalist the greatest general the world has produced. Pictures of the great Negro, and of all eminent colored people sold by The Colored American Novelty Co., P. O drawer, 2418, Washington, D. C. Agents wante. Mrs. Anna White entertained very pleasantly at her home, 1109 Pine street Friday evening in honor of Miss Susie Buckauer of St. Louis, who was visiting her sister, Mrs. Morton. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Hagan a fine boy Mother and son are doing nicely Gus is one continual smile Mr. and Mrs. Fisher on East Eleventh street are the parents of a fine boy. Mrs. Nanie Chiles and Mrs. Franier of Denver were called home Tuesday on account of the death of their grandmother, Mrs. Pollie Montgomery. Messars, Morgan and Kelly, members of the Hutchinson reformatory, were in the city this week. Mrs. Anna Wilson DeMoss after spending several weeks visiting parents and friends, returned to her home in New York Wednesday. Mr. James Monroe returned from St Louis Sunday, accompanied by his mother, who is 85 years old. This is the second time Mr. Monroe has seen his mother in 54 years, having been sold from her when a boy, and it was 34 years until he saw her again. He found her t. rough an advertisement. At that time he lived in Michigan and she in Arkansas. The greatest surprise in Topeka is that Mr. Gilbert Jordan was married to Mina Hatche Thomas more than a year ago, since which time she made an extended visit to Chicago, and upon her return informed her many friends of her marriage. The boys say that Mr. Jordan had better come through with a box of cigars or they will call him to account. The Plain-Dearer wishes them much success. ENTERTAINMENT FUND! The ways and means committee of the Topeka Colored Business League, consisting of I O Guy, Clay Odeil, Mrs Mary King, Archive Biggee, Wallace Williams, Prof W R Carter, Dr E S Lee, Prof C F Cluckscale, Fred Roundtree and Nathaniel Sawyer are perfecting arrangements and putting forth strenuous efforts to raise sufficient funds for the proper entertainment of the National Negro Business League which convenes in our city August 14th, 15th and 16th As this is the first time a meeting of the league will be held west of the Mississippi River, all indications point to the fact that we will have a great meeting here next month, and when we compare our city with Chicago, New York, Atlanta and other large cities where the National league has met, we readily recognize the magnitude of the responsibility for making complete arrangements for providing for the crowd which will be here during that week We therefore appeal to the liberality and goodwill of the citizens of Topeka to help us make this the banner meeting in the history of the organization, and thereby encourage a striving people to build a solid and sure foundation for the future uplift of the race The following blank form will be given to persons authorized to solicit donations.— ENTERTAINMENT FUND. I hereby subscribe — dollars to the Popeka Colored Business League, payable on or before August 1st, 07, for the purpose of entertaining the National Negro Business League August 14th, 15th and 16th Subscriber IRA O GUY, President I KED ROUNDERKER, See'y 921 Kausas avenue Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. Tickets for the banquet at the auditorium Friday, the 16th, are now on sale. This banquet is given under the management of the Board of Control of the Topeka Colored Business League. Tickets are worth $1 50 apiece and must be sold not later than August 15th. Persons desiring tickets must purchase them before that date. Mrs. Pollie Montgomery an old citizen of Topeka, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E Fox, on East Hill. Mrs. Montgomery was one of the oldest members of Brown's chapel. The church mourns her loss and realizes that her place can not be filled. The funeral was held from Brown chapel Thursday at one o'clock. Rev. Edwards officiating FIRST AFRICAN The congregation enjoyed a most blessed covenant meeting Sunday morning. Communion was admin istered by the pastor and Rev. Alexander. The pastor delivered the evening sermon to a very good audience. On Wednesday evening a large audience witnessed the college play by six of the Sabbath school girls Those young "misses" surprised their friends by such a display of talent They acted their parts remarkably well. Previous to the play a musical program was rendered as follows: The quaint scene between Brutus and Carnivum from Shakespeare was well rendered by Mimac Hairiet Manson and Bernie Haynes. Services as usual Sunday morning and evening. We desire a large congregation and extend a heavy invitation to all, especially strangers to attend any service Meals will be served in the basement of this church during the meeting of the Negro Buntren league. Visitors who are stopping in the vicinity of Third and Quincy may obtain good meals at reasonable prices. Members of the church will urge the delegates to give us their patronage. Entrance to the basement is on Third street POSTPONED Salina, Kas., July 24 To the Pastors and Churches of the Snicky Hill River Baptist A ociation.—You are hereby notified that our association date has been changed from August 6 to August 26th, 1907, on account of church not being finished. So, govern yourselves accordingly and be on hand at Nicodemus, Kas., August 20, at 9 a.m. The program that we have sent out already will be used with the exception of the date. Repy Yours, Rouen Cox, Mod. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wright, of 123 Van Buren, entertained a few friends last evening. Rev. J. M. Pope has been sent to finish out this conference year at Brown's chapel. His family will visit in Great Bend during his stay here. The two months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Jennings died Saturday and was buried Sunday. Rev Bell officiated. 1 and Mrs. Frank Graves of Kansas City have removed Topeka. Mrs Graves was formerly Miss Kna Hunter of this city. W. Foster of Chicago, Ill. has been visiting his parents in Carlou dale. He passed through Topeka yesterday en route back Mr. Charles Burdette of Blue Rapida attended the funeral of his nephew, William Floyd, who passed away yesterday morning at 6.20. Mr. Floyd was about 51 years of age and leaves a wife and one daughter. Funeral services will be held tomorrow from Shiloh Baptist church. BISHOP VINCENT TAKES STAND Strongly Opposes Spasmodic Efforts to Create Emotionalism-Speaks at Coffeyville Chautauquas. Coffeville, Kan. July 22. In his morning Christiana adresses here today Bishop from 11 Vincent of the Methodist I principal church attacked the evangelical system of revivals now used in most of the churches of his denomination. He believes that revivals produce only temporary good and that on account of the sensational methods used in so many of them the bad effect more than offsets the good. The vulnerable bishop expressed himself as "stilling for genuine evangelical effort under diverse direction, but protects against all sensational and spasmatic efforts to create an all balanced emotion them and more temporary devices for exciting enthusiasm." He went on to say that he stands for "50 days in a year of correct religious endeavor. He gave as his motto "505 days working days every year continuing bishop Vincent said." the week day power of the church lies in the continuance through the week of the impulses and high motives of Sunday instuctions, lections and visions. It expresses itself in consistent every day life in home teaching example and uncompensate influence on business honesty and holidays in an enterprise, thoughtful inspiring prayer meeting, in protocal identity and missions of mary and an social gift will by the private members of the church, in special classes for both education and church training conducted by the pastor. It lectures a certain title of literature in biographical studies in course of home readings all of which under the direction of the church will make the church a week day power in the community. "Religion to be a power must touch all enthusiasm and control the entire field of life, world and religions. It is more than a simple function. Every day is a holy day for church must learn that there are "65 days every year. 365 working days, 365 holy days, 365 holy working days. It is only by felt two actual summaries of painful worship that we can truly keep "365 holy days a year in God's service. The bishop also played with the ministers "to stop sensational methods" in resentful meetings, and deprecated the practice of having what are generally known as "treatment meetings" in revival services. He expressed the belief that people are interested more in the world of God itself than in personal naratives concerning it. His all-hearted and quiet awe-sation among the ministers at the Chantoum grounds. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES School open September 1 The presi- tent is busy sending out letters to all parts of the country and to small and to the West Indies. To a supporter of industries Mr. J. Pickin is a graduate of Coh- loral university, New York, and to several of his teachers at Lukesgee Institute. He teacher at Woodwork Mr. J. Whitten is a graduate of the institute Philadelphia. Love a student for girls in Mrs. Delia Maine, a highly educated and refined woman who is a change of girls in all of our common parts of the south. Southern college graduate of New Orleans University. ```markdown ``` PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Martha Runyan, Plaintiff. State of Kansas to G. W. Kanyan: You are hereby notified that you have been used for divorce by Martha Runyan in the District Court of Sawnee County, Kansas, and you must answer the petition filed by said plant P.O. or before the 35th day of September, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for all voices will be rendered against you. MARTHA RUNYAN. By H. W. F. L. ER, Att'y for Plaintiff; Attent; R. I. THOMAS [Sawnee] Clerk on District Court. First published August and '07 The Neosho Valley district association will meet Monday before the third Lord's day in August with the Third Baptist church in Ottawa, Kansas, Rev. James L. Washington, pastor. Let each church of the district put forth every effort to make this the banner year Our motto is "A greater Neosho Valley district a sociation" J W GORDON, Corr Sec'y The Misses Sousand Katie Dardman of Kansas City. Mo spent Sunday in the city. guests of Mrs. Dolly Spotts. Mr J B Lewis of Abilene was in the city a few days on business. He reports his city is a very prosperous condition Mrs. Lula Jeltz Covington and little sons, Harold and Floyd, and Mrs Prenington of Colorado Springs will be in the city during the session of the Business league, guests of Mr. and Mrs F. L. Jeltz Mrs and Mrs. Albert Porter, who have been the guests of M. S. P. Hawk us and family, left Saturday for their home in Denver. --- Mrs. Emma Gaines gave a thimble party Thursday afternoon of last week at her home on Filmore street, complimentary to Meadames Hurt and Perce of Pittsburg, Kans. The other out of town guests were Mrs. Holbert of Chicago and Miss Champ of Oklahoma. About twenty five ladies were present and a very enjoyable time was had PARSONS KANSAS Mrs. Edith Helm is very all with a complication of diseases. The rally at the Christian church was a success, financially and spiritually. Rev. Sage preached at 3 p.m. Mrs. Iloa Potter of Coffeyville is visiting Mrs. Clayton and family. Mrs. Victoria Wallace of St. Louis is visiting her sister, Mrs. N. C. Blair. Mrs. Scales of Paris, Texas, as in the city visiting her sister Mrs. Katie Bristol. Mrs. Lola Curr of Kansas City, Kan., was called here to attend at the bedside of her sick mother Mrs. Edith Helm. Rev. Thomas, pastor of A M. E. church at Oswego passed through the city en route to Fort Scott, where he is conducting a series of meetings. Mrs V H Motion has left for St. Paul to attend at the bedside of her aunie mother Mrs Bradshaw Three more names were added to the V M L chur a roll Sunday Miss Longgun of Burlington is sojourning with her sister, Mrs A D. Hickerson, in the city Mr Lloyd Williams and Miss Anne lovely were united in holy matrimony about two weeks ago Miss O V Porter passed through the city briefly on her way home from Muskegue. While here she was the guest of Miss Mary Smith The fourth quarterly meeting service of Brown's Chapel, A. M. K. church, was held by the presiding elder, Rev. J. R. Rinnom. As the church was also dedicated he was assisted by Reva. Tom Gormone, ar., and John Lavender, both of Rutter Springs. Six of lock services in the morning were held by Rev. Lavender and at eleven by the presiding elder, all at three of lock. He presented a wonderful dedication sermon Rev. Greene closed up the ranks by delivering a soul-stirring sermon at 8 p.m. The quarterly conference was held Monday evening and the reports were in at follows. Raised by trustees on mortgage dabt, raising the debt has been cancelled and the church is free from all incumbences. Pinned by stewards for minister and minister $149272 for charity. $152020 tried to preside eloct $15048 by presiding eloct workers Total steward during this quarter for all purposes $75162 This is the best report that has been made since the church has been completed At the close of the quarterly confer one day I was motioned that the church send in a petition recommending that Bishop Grant be reappointed as bishop of the Fifth Preschool district in other form. The motion provided In trustees stewards stewardesses and others of Brown's Chapel M L L much the quite invoices that the conference be so kind to return to them Rev L Sage for another year as a token of their repeat, high esteem and gratitude toward him for what he has done for this church Mrs. Patte. Tyson has returned from a trip to see her mother in Texas. WANID - A reliable woman to take care of the kitchen at Lincoln Institute. None but a first class cook and one thoroughly reliable and trustworthy need appls. Write to the President Lincoln Institute Jefferson City, Ms. Match-Box Furniture A London hotel keeper possesses a remarkable suite of furniture. For many years he had collected empty match boxes which were finally made by a skilled cabinet maker into articles of furniture. The outfit consists of a writing table with smoking apparatus, a firescreen, a cabinet, a chair and smaller articles, in the construction of which many thousands of boxes were employed. The Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB., CO. 112 East Seventh Street NICK CHILES. Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year by mail $1.00 Three Months by mail $1.00 Three months by mail $0 Entered at the Boston or at Teppehs Second and Mail Matter FRIDAY, AUGUST 9. 1907. As to Mr Coleman's candidacy for governor, it will not be given serious consideration until he announces that he wants the office and is a full fledged candidate. The man who is nominated on the Republican ticket must have been at all times a believer and worker in the principles and doctrines of the party. He shall love his party above all others and support none but Republicans. Mr. James Perry was in Kansas City, Mo., on last Sunday. Mr. Monroe Smith made a trip to Kansas City, Mo., last Sunday. A. D. Hankins, Archbishop of the Apostolic A. M. F. Church, of Webb City, Mo., lived here on Saturday. While in the city he preached for us, Sunday morning and evening. He left on Monday for Chicago. J. W. Perry was visiting in Kansas City, Mo., on last Sunday. Gus Hollace, of Kingfisher, Okl., is in the city, visiting relatives. Mrs. Annie Franklin left for Sedalia, Mo., on last Sunday, with the intention of spending a few days with relatives. FT. SCOTT, KANS. Mrs. S. H. Beatty left this morning for Fort Worth, Tex., to visit relatives and friends. She will stop over in Muscogee a day to visit her friend, Mrs. Thurman. Miss Stella Morgan who has been sick for several months, is very low. David Flemming has accepted a position with S. H. Beatty, the grocery man. Mr. Ragglan, who has been sick for some time, is improving. Gus Coates is suffering with an injured foot, caused by a horse falling with him. A very sad accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, west of town. Clarence Green was accidentally shot in the head by Oscar Reevee, a playmate, and died in about fifty minutes without ever regaining his consciousness. The funeral was held at the M. E. Church, Tuesday, 2:30 p. m., Rev. Allen, pastor, officiating. Rev. Matt Jones and wife are the proud parents of a baby girl who arrived July 31. Mother and daughter doing nicely. Edward Reeves departed this life Wednesday night, July 31, after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Maronic order, Rev. Wooten conducting the services; interment at Oak Grove cemetery. Miss Johanna Allen, who has been sick for several weeks, is not feeling so well during the hot days. Mr. Walter Drake and Miss Kula Green were married, 10 a. m., Aug. 5th, at the horse of the bride's aunt, Mrs. K. Maxey, Rev. Wooten performing the ceremony. On Sunday afternoon at 8 p. m., the following program, interpermed with sacred music from the phonograph, was rendered at Shiloh Hap. stlst church: General Lesson, led by the Superintendent. Paper, Mrs. S. H. Beatty. Instrumental Solo, Miss Liva Johnson. Quartette, Misses Gracie and Nellie Owens, Mrs. Spencer Wilkerson and Mrs. A. W. Johnston; and Mrs. Walter Parteu, pianist. Instrumental Solo, Mrs D. Brookins. Paper, Miss Eliza Sanders. Solo, Miss Grace Owens. Remarks, Pastor M. S. Jones. Solo, Mrs. Walter Partee. Collection. The program was very interesting and all in attendance seemed to enjoy it. The Sunday School, Mrs. A. W. Johnston Supt., expect to render another program on next Sunday. ATCHISON, KAS. The picnic at Forest Park, Aug. 1, was well attended and the good department on the cars and at the park has won very favorable comment from the white citizens of Atchison Prof. Dardus' Military Band most certainly rendered first class music August 1. For several years people seemed to forget a band was playing but the clever way the boys handled Are YOU K. of P.? IF NOT Why Not? 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. ENDOWMENT. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to widows and heirs of deceased Knights. IF THERE IS NO LODGE in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write JOHN E. LEWIS, G. C., Box 1017, Wichita, Kansas. GRAND OFFICERS KNIGHTS OF FYTHIAS. The following officers have been elected for the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction N. A. S. A. E. A. A. and A: Jacob K. Lewis, Grand Chancellor, Wichita, Kas. J. B. Davis, Grand Vice Chancellor, Weir. K. Pope, Past Grand Chancellor, Topeka. Rev. S. W. Batchelor, Grand Prelate Lawrence. Rev. J. S. King, Grand Lecturer, Weir. K. S. Lee, Grand Master of Kachequar, Topeka. Dr. J. H. Anthony, Grand Keeper of Records and Deal, Kansas City. W. A. Wright, Grand Master at Arms, Winfield. J. E. Hobson, Grand In or Guard, Columbus Fred Martin, Grand Outer Guard, Wichita. Dr. S. H. Thompson, Grand Medical Director, Kansas City. J. H. Guy, Grand Attorney, Topeka. A. T. Glover, Grand Secretary andowment Board, Wichita. B. W. Heming, Grand Treasurer Endowment Board, Wichita. Doc Williams, Supreme Representative, Lawrence. Place of next meeting, Lawrence, 1907. their instruments brought out such sweet harmony that every ear and eye became rivals in gladsome attention, and every hand gave vent to hearty applause. We are very proud of our boys and hereby serve warning to other towns to take notice. Some of the teachers are really saving some money. Good! Mrs. Roxie Willis Brown and husband, of Omaha, are here for a few weeks visit with her parents, Andrew Willis and wife. She has her cheerful little daughter, Gladys, with her. The coal mine controversy is over again and Dr. W. H. Hudson is again declared mine physician and surgeon by the miners, which received the hearty approval of the operators. Wife A Covington is thinking seriously of getting on an independent footing. That is all right. W. A. Just call on your backbone a little. John Woodson and wife have mooved into the Ward house, and Benj. Givens and wife into the Woodson house. I here is to be a Tennis Association organized at St. Joseph, embracing several cities. A woman went to a certain place and marched her husband home before her the other night. It looked real comical. Still, we presume he thought the easiest way out was the best and curbed his "get-back." Preston Mosley will go to Denver on the 17th. Too many boys out there already, Preston. Oh, we forget; people travel for their health and he has a sister out there, Mrs. Frankie Barber. Following the Color Line. Continued from Page 1. gro brought into court charged with stealing cotton. "Does anybody know this Negro?" asked the judge. Two white men stepped up and both said they did. The judge fined the Negro $20 and costs, and there was a real contest between the two white men as to who should pay it—and get the Negro. They argued for some minutes, but finally the judge said to the prisoner: "Who do you want to work for, George?" The Negro chose his employer, and agreed to work four months to pay off his $20 fine and costs. To be continued. FAY. OKLA. Rev. Wm. Miner left on Tuesday for the Association. He is a Missionary by birth and came to Oklahoma about seven years ago. He has four sons and four daughters. The eldest son, Joshua R. Miner, was the first Negro graduate in Blaine county, and the night of the commencement held in the opera house at Watonga, he earned the name of an orator. He is also one of the best vertical penmen of the race. Uzziah Miner graduated last year and is also known as one of the best orators in Blaine county. Rev. Miner owns several lots in El Reno, half a block in Weatherford and 100 acres of land eight miles west of Watonga, seven miles from Eagle City, and seven from Kay. He is worth about $10,000, and is also known as one of the leading doctrinal preachers in Oklahoma. KANSAS CITY, KAN. The Metropolitan Baptist church has the banner. This has been a great year for church rallies in Kansas City, Kans , and much money has been raised. The churches are doing well financially and spiritually. Mt. Zion Baptist has 125 members. Rev. Charles Ferguson, the pastor, held their rally on the 3rd Sunday in July. Raised $127.45. Pleasant Green Baptist church has 250 members. Rev. George McNeal, pastor, had a rally the 4th Sunday in July. Raised $350. The First Baptist church has 600 members. Rev. W. A. Bowman, pastor, hold their rally Second and Third Sundays in July. Raised $1200 85. The A. M. E. church with 600 members, Rev. A. M. Ward pastor, had their rally Second Sunday in July and raised $1413. The Metropolitan Baptist church with 450 members, Rev. E. Arlington D. D. pastor, held their rally Fourth Sunday in July and First Sunday in August and raised $1500. They have just begun the erection of a $20,000 church, and raised more money at this rally than any other colored church has done, west of the Mississippi. Rev. C. H. Parrish, of Louisville, Ky., was here and preached for them Sunday July 24th. The rally will be continued until they raise $2,000, to pay for the basement. Mien Minnie Spencer, who has been visiting in Chicago for the past seven months, returned Sunday much pleased with the trip. Mrs. Alice Bailey, who Las been ill for the past few weeks, writes from Excelsior Springs that she is much better. Mrs. Lucille Patterson returned from Colorado Springs last week. Mrs. J, C. Branche is much improved. Mrs. J. T. Roberts gave a baby picnic at Bad's Park last Wednesday, in honor of her son James'ee fourth birthday. Twenty-five babies and their mothers were present and an enjoyable time was reported. Miss Tillie Suercy and sister Allis returned from Bonner Springs Sunday. Mrs. J. P. Clark and her little daughter Ethel spent last Saturday and Sunday with friends at Lee Summit. Mrs. Annie Hubbard visited in Joplin, Mo., last week. Dr. Lawrence is in the city. A very pleasant time was had on last Friday evening at the country home of Mrs Ann Garner. The event was a moonlight, given by the members of the A.M.E. church. Rev. L. W. Harris, of Leavenworth, was in the city Tuesday. E. LAS VEGAS. N. M. Reven Soley and Mrs. J. More have returned from Santa Fe. M. Jefferson and family, James Dunlop, and Meadames Lacey, L. V. Greer and Lydia Huston, of La Junta, Colo, have returned from a ten days trip in the mountains near La Queva, N. M. They report a pleasant trip, having plenty of game and fish. While out Mr. Jefferson killed a very large eagle. Miss Gelnia Bell arrived in cur city Friday evening, from Preston, Ind. Master Albert Dunlap arrived at home after spending a week at La Junta, Col. Mrs. Holmes and children, of Pueblo, Colo., are in the city, visiting her sister, Mrs. McCarson. Miss Beatrice Dunlap entertained a few friends in honor of Miis Tillie Huston. WEIR CITY, KANS. Mrs. J. D. Stanley and Mrs. Grant of Pittsburg were visitors in Weir last week. Mr. Junk dealer of Pittsburg was in Weir City recently and arranged to start a branch of his business here. Mr. R. D. Anderson received a telegram on the 11st saying that his brother Samuel was very sick at Ashby, Ala. He left the same day. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Maywether on the 30th ult. a fine baby girl. Mr. Steve Davis was caught under a fall of rock Monnay, and seriously injured. Several of our people went to Nesobo, Mo. Saturday. They report a nice time. Don't forget Stewart and Winter's, West Main street. They carry a full line of groceries and soft drinks. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor are preparing for a grand picnic on the 12th. All are invited Rev, Lee prescribed at St. John church Sunday. 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 THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION 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 against us, "The Clansman" by Dixon, and the publication of books and magazine articles with the avowed purpose 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 perennial matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. The executive committee, Nick Chiles of Tepeka, Kansas, chairman, and W. H. Twine, corresponding secretary, of Mukogee, 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, Proe. D. B. PARR, Seyy. Colorado Springs, Colo., June 19, 1907. Great Annual Meeting. The Neosho Valley District Sunday School convention will meet at Ottawa, Kansas, Tuesday, August 13th, 1907, at the Baptist church of which Rev. James Washington is pastor. district. Everybody seems to be more than pleased with the results, but are you satisfied to stop because we did well? It should only inspire us to do better. More is expected of us because the needs are greater and we know better how to supply them. We owe it to the district to excel past records. The time has come when not only the officers should feel a deep interest in this work; it is imperative that each member of the district should feel an individual responsibility in contributing to the success of this meeting by coming, giving, and praying May we not all do this? Other districts are reporting a banner year. Shall we fail? From every Sunday-school the answer is No! Therefore let each see well to it that you be present in August. The assessment for schools is five cents per member. But is not our interest greater than the small sum asked? Why not give as God has prospered us? The banner is now at Ottawa that being the school of honor at the last session? Do you want it? It is to be given to the school sending the most money above the regular assessment. In conclusion; As is our custom, we hereby ask that all schools elect their delegates not later than the 21st of July, and send names to the corresponding secretary at once. Please don't forget, as by so doing you will greatly aid the committee making the program. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. Our Second Quarterly meeting will be held at the Mount Olive M.E. Church, August 10-11, 1907. Also, there will be a bteward Rally in connection with the meeting. We invite all the ministers of the city and their congregations to be } with us and help the stewards out with the rally. W. O. McDONALD, F. R. of Mt. Olive Church. PUEBLO. COLO The grand lodge K. of P. is in annual session in Pueblo this week. The competitive drill between the companies of uniform rank Thursday will bring many excursionists to the city. Mr. Robert Mitchell of Pueblo, brother of J. J. Jennings, died and was buried Sunday from the A. M. E. church. The members of the colored barbers' union and the Masonic brethren, headed by Marshall's Peerless band, accompanied the remains. The Eighth street Baptist church of Pueblo will next week begin the demolition of their old church building and the erection of a most modern structure. Rev. D. Ovorn and wife, formerly of Ottawa, Kan., are the leading forces in this movement. The Colorado Springs Business league met Monday evening for the transaction of routine business, after which they listened to an address by Prof. Albert Ross of the business course department of Western University, who is in the state urging the Negro business men to attend the national session at Topeka next week in large numbers, and bring exhibits of the natural products of the state. THEY ARE MOST RELIGIOUS Chinese Declared to Be by One Who Has Made a Study of Them. How little the white man, especially the majority of those of us who go forth as missionaries to "convert the heathen," comprehend the Chinese character! To the student of Chinese institutions, and the Chinese themselves, it seems outrageous presumption, for the truth is that the Chinese are without doubt the most religious people on the globe, says a writer in Cutting. Their religion is a very part of themselves, accepted without discussion from birth. The venerable pater, from a worldly point of view, lives on one of the hundreds of companies floating before Canton, will deny himself in order that he may perform a particular religious duty. There are no people save the Mohammedans that so completely live up to the faith they profess. China has no divergent churches, no wrangling apostles; there is the one creed, of thousands of years standing, to which all yield allegiance and to which all pin a faith that continues unto death incontrovertible. Now and again we hear of a "converted" Chinaman; but I never saw one that had really broken from the faith of his father who was not the least trustworthy. In a considerable experience with many kinds of natives in the wilderness of their own country, I have invariably found the most arthropod from "civilization" and the "converting" influence of conflicting, white man creeds, to be the most horrible and dependable. I mean this as no unkind reflection upon the Christian faith or upon the seal, often, also, no ignorantly directed, of many good people. REDEEMS ALL BAD MONEY. New York Church Member Keeps Interactions at Par. "We have a member of this congregation," said an usher in a Lexington avenue church, according to the New York Press, "who contributes to the support in an unusual way. He pays his pew rent all right, but he has a rooted objection to dropping a coin in the collection plate. No matter whether the contribution is for church expenses or for foreign missions, this man ducks the plate when it rises his pew. He says he abhors giving alms before men." But he rejoices all the bad money that others drop into the plate as a way of getting even with his conscience. "When the collection is counted all the bad coin is picked out and given to the treasurer of the church. Some Sundays there is a good deal of it. It seems as though men and women who have Canadian dimes and quarters, mutilated coins of all denominations and money that was never made in the mint feel justified in dropping it into the collection box. When the treasurer gets a handful of this money he calls the old man into the ventry after the Wednesday evening prayer meeting and gets good money for it. The old man puts the bad coin in his pocket and takes it home." Thesoda season now opened at Capital Pharmacy. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. The pastor, Rev. J. E. Edwards, will fill the pulpit of this historic church again on Sunday morning after an absence of four weeks in California and other western states. This being Endowment day, the pastor will speak on the subject of education in the morning and will hold an educational rally with special addresses and the reading of papers with good music, at 8 p.m. It is hoped that every member and friend will be present and lend their influence to make the day a great success for the cause of education. The pastor is pleased to greet the good people of St. John in this issue of THE PLAINDEALER, and to say to them as well as to the general public that he is now ready for the final run to conference. His trip to the far West was one of the greatest pleasures that could come to a hardworked and patient crossbearing minister. Without attempting to speak of the very beautiful scenery and the charming landscape and pleasant conditions that are to be enjoyed during a journey from Topeka via Rock Island, D. and R. G., S. P. L. A. and S. S., to Los Angeles, Calif., thence to San Francisco, Ogden. Salt Lake, The Springs and Denver, I would only say that there is but one way by which you can understand the manner and kind of treatment that a good people can bestow upon a returned visiting pastor in the state of California, and that is by seeing with your own eyes. It is impossible for one to tell you anything through these columns, for it would take up so many issues of the paper that the editor would send out a staff of doctors to the parsonage to examine him for lunacy. I will therefore just say this; there was just one continuous round of pleasure extending from Los Angeles to Oakland in circle upon circle, round upon round from the lowest valley to the highest mountain; Pasadena, Rubio Canon, Mount Lowe, Santa Monica, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Francisco, in fact, California rose up in her beauty and said, "The doors are open; the keys are thrown away; stay as long as you wish, all things are yours." The ministry and laymen of California made it so very pleasant for us that we found ourselves speaking as often as six times a week without realizing the fact. It I were not in Kansas I think I would be constrained to say "I am now ready to return to California to spend the remainder of my days of service and there with labors ended sit beneath the orange trees and wait till my change come." Now let take a firm hold upon the things about us and with one tremendous pull land at Parsons, Kan., on the 25th day of next month in good order, with the flag flying in the breeze. Fine ice cream soda at Capital Pharmacy. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Nancy Haywood, Charlotte Haywood and Tobe T. Haywood, Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Tobe T. Haywood, defendant above named will take notice that he, together with his co defendants, has been sued in the aforesaid court by the said plaintiff and that he must answer the plaintiff's petition filed in said action on or before July 17th, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment entered against you as prayed for in said petition, namely the foreclosure of the mortgage on lot 13 on Harrison street, city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, and sale of the property mortgaged and the title thereto quieted in the plaintiff. J. R. McNARY, Att'y for Plntf. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, [BEAL] Clerk of the District Court By JENNIE C. ROSEN, Deputy. First published June 14th, '07. St. Mark's A. M. E. church will have a big rally on the 4th Sunday in August, and will expert all ministers and their congregations to be present; also all other friends. Rev. W. H. Housley, Pastor NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. The State of Kansas, Shawnee County. In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the estate of Julia A. Scott, deceased, Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said County, sitting at the Court house in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 4th day of May, A. D. 1907, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Administrator of the estate of Julia A Scott, deceased. First published April 5th, 1907. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 806 SOUTH MAIN STREET WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T., STOP AT MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE It is one of the nicest cleanest Cafes in the city. Everything up-to-date and served in style. Clean Beds a Specialty. Jas. W. H.; Martin, Proprietor 106 COURT STREET. Mr. Howard Berry of Kansas City Kansas was in the city Sunday, visiting friends. Misses Mabel Jackson and Vera Ward of Kansas City are guests of Miss Ethel Ransom. Rev. J. M. Brown and wife of Lawrence, Kans. are the parents of a bouncing boy. Mrs. Plumb Banks and sister, Mrs Throover, sailed on the 5th for the Philippine Islands. Mrs. L. C. Clarke, who has been visiting in Richmond and Excelsior Springs, Mo., has returned home much improved in health. Mrs. Sallie Hunter has returned from Kansas City after a few weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Callie Clark. Mrs. Eliza Davis and her sister. Mrs. Ragor, and little nephew, of Kentucky, who have been guests of their mother, Mrs. T. Byrd, returned home Saturday. Mrs. F. M. Stonestreet and little Berenice spent the week in St. Joseph attending the fair. Mrs. A. Salisbury and Mrs. Carl Speers and their children left on Wednesday for St. Joseph, to visit relatives and attend the fair. Mrs. Callie Briscoe of Kansas City, Mo. spent Sunday in the city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Tellis. Capital City Council No. 1, Knights and Ladies of Protection, had a very enjoyable social session at Guy's nall, 429 Kansas avenue, Monday evening. A large number of the members and friends of the order were out and had a fine time. A nice program was rendered. Speeches were made by some of the state workers who reported great enthusiasm out in the state. It was decided to begin a campaign for five hundred new members in Topeka at once. Every member will be out to see their friends who do not belong So be ready when they come. The next social meeting of Capital City Council will be held on the first Monday in September. ..The Topeka. Industrial and Educational Institute Practical Training of Negro Youth. A School for Chr stiau Training. ```markdown ``` Western Tuskegee A GROUP OF Departments A GROUP OF CADETS-Uniforms Made by Tailoring Department State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal Music, Elocution. Carpentry, Printing, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dressmaking, Millinery, Cooking. Laundering and Housekeeping. Wm. R. CARTER, WHEN IN STOP A Comme Ho 418 KANSA Hot and cold Bath eniences. Everyth Wm. R. CARTER, Principal M. W. FREEMAN, Ass't Prin. DRAWER M, TOPEDA, KANSAS. WHEN IN TOPEKA STOP AT THE Commercial Hotel Hot and cold Baths. Modern conveniences. Everything up-to-date. PLEASANTON, KANSAS Miss Graham, of Mound City has just returned from Ft. Scott. Mr John Brown is now painting his house. Mr Birdie Fine went to Mound City to visit his uncle and cousin. Mr Charlie Dabbs and Mr. Robert Martin are visiting in town today. Mr. Thomas St Clair went to Bonner Springs Saturday to work in a rock crusher. Mr Burchie Lime and Mr Clyde Smith went to Kansas City Saturday to work. Mr Chas Smith has moved in his new house. We have had some very cool weather HUTCHINSON ITEMS Mr and Mrs. Jucker who expect to move East on or about the 20th of this month will given a delightful surprise party last Thursday evening. Those invited were Mr and Mrs Minna of Iopuka, Mr and Mrs Lusaw, Mr and Mrs McManie Mr and Mrs Stephen Mr and Mrs Marine Mr and Mrs Bell Mr and Mrs Smith Mr and Mrs Owens Mr and Mrs Parkerson, Mr and Mrs Ball, Mr. and Mrs Johnson, Mr and Mrs, Pope Mr and Mrs, Graves, Mr and Mrs Walden, Mr M Crow Mr Andie Johnson, Mr M Antha Mr Sackford, Mr and Mrs Thomas Mrs Matilda Johnson Mrs Anne Riden, Mr and Mrs Berry, Mr and Mrs Fate Mr and Mrs Jackson, Mrs M Gatford, Mrs Prima McDonal, Mrs Massone presided at the piano Mrs Minnie and Mrs Sackford surprised music for the evening. Mrs. Parkerson, the president of the Pleasant Hour Club, presented Mrs. Fusco with a set of loubion spoons given by the Pleasant Hour Club Mrs. McQuinn, president of the Litten Novi- nity presented her with Hawaiian china cake plate, given by the Litten Novi- nity. All regret to house such a good out- tax on Mr. Fusco and family. SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI Prof W H McAdams, principal of Lincoln High School, was exonerated from the charges of being immoral and uncompetent by Prof J. K. Roberts, Principal M. W. FR DRAWER M, TOPEDA, KANSAS TOPEKA AT THE mercial hotel AS AVENUE ths. Modern conv- ing up-to-date. county superintendent, Friday evening. The decision was that dancing and smoking was not memorial; the former was religious, and the latter was indiscrete. It was also proven that Blue Ribbon and Smart Net Clubs were above reproach, and that they were attended and managed by the very best of people. The decision was received with much joy by teachers pupils and the best citizens of Springfield, and wish the professor a progressive school year. Mr A K. Banks of Kansas City is local water at Colonial Hotel. Mrs I R. South returned from Kansas, Friday evening, and is residing at 218 South Dollison Street. Pen I W Gordon and wife returned home last Saturday from Lawrences where they attended the Grand Session of the Kill P Judge. Mrs Lawrences Doctor of Lawrence visited her daughter last week Mrs I Robinson. The handsome new pew for the Second Baptist Church have been finished by Mr Livington and are now being placed in the church. Roy Mrs W B Johnson and Brother Hill are visiting relatives in St Louis. Mrs Nannie Stowall will leave in a few days to visit her parents in Immunity. Mrs J H McColors left last Saturday for Guthrie Oklahoma to be at the back side of her sick mother. Master Webster Strawder the fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Strawder, is quite sick with fever. Miss Johnson of Garnett is visiting her cousin, Mrs John Collins, for a few days. Rev G W. Watson of Burlington preached two able sermons at the Noonday Baptist Church on last Sunday. Miss Viola Matthws, who has been the guest of her cousin Miss Myra Franklin, returned to her home at South one, last week. Miss Mary Colwell and friend Miss Brown, returned to their home in Arkansas City last Sunday after spending several days in our city, the guests of Mr and Mrs Allen Brown. Mr. John Raymond has gone to the by]Tailoring Department Advantages Thoroughness. Every Student receives a trade. High moral tone. Special attention to care and training of girls. Military discipline. Strong Musical course. EXPENSES REASONABLE — opportunity to work. Endorsed by! Ministers of EVERY denomination. Send for Catalogue. M. W. FREED EDA, KANSAS. KA C. n conv- ate. V. FREEMAN, Ass't Prin. KANSAS. JOLA. KANSAS WINFIELD. KANSAS state of Mississippi to visit his parents Miss Estelle Saunders and an aunt her here from Denver visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Saunders, who have a very pleasant party in their hom or last friday evening and a very pleas ant evening was spent Mrs Carry Franklin has returned from Gentleine, Okla. Mr Tito Birch of Augusta spent re val days in the city, the guest of Mr Alonzo Monroe. Miss Irena Norwood and sister, Miss Jenora Norwood spent Sunday in the city, the guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs. Dan Fleming. Rev B A Smith made two trips to Webb's last week to help arrange the program for the association which convenes the 2d of September. Rev. Liza filled his stand at the Second Baptist Church last Sunday. Rev S. Bandy and W. A Wright have returned from the Grand Lodge, M. of F. at Lawrence W. A Wright was relected G. W. A They report a grand time. Mr Wim Bay is very busy throbbing this week. Mahal Pinner has been on the sick list this week but is improving. Mr M Lytle has just started out preaching the Gospel. We hope for him a good success in his effort. Soldiers Course in Event of His De- Ing. Suddenly Awoke. Of Col. John C. Hayes, who served with distinction under Gen. Winfield Scott in the Mexican war, an amusing story is told by T. E. Farish in his "Gold Hunters of California." Hayes with his command, had been out scouting. On his return he made no report to Gen. Scott, who sent for him. Gen. Scot was a veritable martinet in enforcing military discipline. After Hayes was seated in the commander's headquarters, Scott said: "Col. Hayes, I have received no report of your expedition against the padre." "I did not think it worth while," said Hayes. "Every officer of the army is required to make a full report of everything to his superior officer. Please make your report verbally." Hayes began by saying that he struck the padre's trail on a certain day, followed it for two days and on the third day, while his command was resting at noon and taking their sleets, the old padre came down on them. The "boys" gathered themselves together and whipped the Mexicans on, killing quite a number of the padre's command. His own loos was insignificant, one killed and three wounded. "Surprised you, eh?" queried Scott. "Yes; we were not expecting him." "Where were yourickets?" "Did not have any." "What!" shouted Gen. Boott. "A colonel in the regular army of the United States go into camp in the heart of the enemy's country and never place a picket on guard! What would you do if surprised when arooep!" "Shoot the first man that waked me up," was the cool reply. What we do, we do Well WHAT HE WOULD DO. The Best Artist and the Best Place. 221 FRANCIS STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, : : : MO. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Charles Lisenby, Plaintiff. 15 No. 24284 Minnie Lisenby, Defendant. The said Minnie Lisenby is hereby notified and required to take notice that the plaintiff has filed his petition in the above said court in an action for a divorce and that she must appear, plead or answer to the petition therein filed on or before the 60th day of April, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of the petition therein filed. A. M. THOMAS, Attorney for Plaintiff. First published March 8th, 1907. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Mace Thomas, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The defendant, Mace Thomas, is hereby notified that he has been ened by the plaintiff above named, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, for a divorce, on the ground of abandonment, and that he must answer the petition filed by the plaintiff, on or before the 4th day of June, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from the defendant. Joseph Reed, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk. By JENNIE C. ROSEN, Deputy. First published April 19, 1907. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Elizabeth M. H. Heckert, Pillantif, Delph Heckert, Defendant. The said Delph Heckert is hereby notified and requested to take notice that the Plaintiff has filed her petition in the above entitled Court in action for a divorce and that he must appear or answer to the petition herein filed on or before the 5th day of June, 1907, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered as to the prayer in the petition herein filed. Elizabeth M. H. Heckert, By her Atty., W. I. Jamison. Attest: F. I. THOMAS, Clerk of the District Court First published April 26, 1907. For First-olaas Rooms and Lodging When in Puebelo, Colo. Stop at B. W. Shelton's 210 Lampkin Street; three blocks from the Union Depot. He can be found at the gate of the depot. M.D.Lawrie, Tailor and cleaner Suits and Trousers made to Order PANTS $3.50 to $13 SUITS $15 to $45 ST. JOSEPH, MO. FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE THEDFORDS Black-Draught Stops Indigestion • Constipation 25¢ ACAII BRANCHES A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer PUBLICATION NOTICE In the Dut of Court of Innswein Coa tw, Kansas F. A. SMITH, Point, I. G. H MARTIN ANNIE M MARTIN. W. H BOARDMAN, and MR4 — BOARDMAN. Wife of W. H Boardman The above names defendants who hereby take note that they have been used in the above action by the affirmed petition and must answer the plaintiff petition filed in the above entitled action on before the 6th day of September. A D 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against them as prayer for therein for the sum of $26000, with interest thereon from the 27th day of October A D 1908, at the rate of eight per cent per annum and for costs of suit, and also for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage upon the following described real estate, situated in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee and State of Kansas, to wit: Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (3) on Irving Street, in Au burndale Addition to the City of Topeka, and ordering that the said real estate be paid according to law to pay said judgment and forever barring and foreclosing any right, title, interest, state or equity of reclamation tax or either of them may have or claim to have in said premises LES MUNROE AND GIO A KLINE Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest R. L. THOMAS. Clerk of the District Court. By JENNIE C RASEN. Deputy (Seal) First published July 26, 1907 BOB ROSS, Press AL. RODGERN Business Writer, Home 'Phone 7619 Mila Real 'Phone 4114 Mila OLYMPIC CLUB. 605 WEST FIRTH SIRPET Kansas City, Mo BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chas Smith Blair Barbraugh N. A. Penusda Pd. Tipton James Sprang'44 Al Reynolds William Kelly Hon Lowd Open from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. 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. Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS, HAIR OR NAMENTS, NEW POMPA DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, AND FRIZZES OF ALL KINDS. A NICE HINE OF TOILET WATER AND PERFUMES MRS. M. L. FIELD 912 KANSAS AVE. NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITION. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Bertha Cron, Plaintiff. Per Lee Cron, Defendant To Per Lee Coon; You are here by notified that the deputies of sunday witnesses to be used are enduced on the part of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be taken at the office of Frank N. Gibberts a natry tribune, at Number 25 Conet street. Binghamton, New York, on the eleventh day of July, 1907, between the hours of noon k 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 un completed. BURKINA COON, Paint of F J, LY CIT ATT'. First published June 14, 1907. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated monobl on all of any and all tiddy junction in a year four months. Bold and bold in New York. Irregularity is bad in every department of life, in meals, in sleeping hours, but especially when it is a question of womanly habit. Not only is it a sign of female disease, but, unless cured, it will cause dangerous troubles, because of the polsons thus allowed to remain in the system. If you suffer in this way, get a bottle of Wine of Cardui Mrs. Lucinda Johnson, of Fish Creek, Wis., writes: "I suffered for fourteen (14) years with irregularity, causing great pain. At last I tried Cardut, and now I am cured." At all druggists, in $1 bottles. PROGRAM Eleventh Annual Session Western Negro Press Association. OPENING SESSION - SUPREME COURT ROOM. Monday, August 12th, 3 P. M Order By President By Rev. I. N. Last Session Committee on Membership Committee on Resolutions Committee on Journalistic Improvement Instrument The Ngo Journal By Hon John L. H. Iowa By Stuart Evening Session—Representative Hall Institutional Walton O. Rev J. E. Welcome to Our City Hon Charles N. President Topke Comm L. N. Muse, Colorado Welcome on behalf of Our Business Mm Dr O W J B Hess, Hien Primo Sait Wille Welcome Refusal Local Press Miss Lafayette Hon H. L. Miller Colorado Colorado Springs Ln Mrs. I. M. Wright, Hon W. H. Dunton, Colorado J. L. Brook, Tuesday Morning, August 13th, 9 A. M Order R Order of Business The Negro in the Northwest By I. Session by N. Miller, Wright New England I P M. Enterprise Won L. Washington, Kansas Long Sun Local Mrs. I. Shan Yue, Kun Session by John Emery Colorado Springs Mrs. Danner Colorado, and others Instrumental Miss Cordell Tuesday Afternoon, 2 P M Order Business Pw R W. Johnson, Colorado Miss George W. Kowalski and Wien Miss Henry Pummin Inc. Treasury and Its Opportunities Hon W. H. Kowalski, Session N. Chilte Topke Phonology Hon W. W. Kowalski, Miss (Olly) Goods Co Ltd I I H. Kowalski St. and others Instrumental Miss Loomie and Margaret Miss Agnes Pupley, Topke Phonology Tuesday Evening, 8 P. M Business Mr Robert Hood, "How We Our Journals Prey" Editor Fred R. Moore, N Colored America M Miss Victoria Smith, Hon W. P. Register L. S. I. Reception Miss Joan Oden, Arrangements N. Kender Reception Lilian Lite Wille Nay P. P. Moode Lite Plain Leaf L. Kansas State Lager Dr Kansas Ave B. CORSET The W. B. Re August 12th, 3 P. m By President Duncan By Rev. L. N. Nicholson orship nations historic improvement Instrumental Dirt By Hon John L. Thompson Iowa By Stander Representative Hall Walton Ornstein Rev J. E. Edwards Hon Charles N. Holldt President Topke Commercial Club L. N. Musse, Colorado Springs Hof of Our Business Mau Dr O. A. Taylor I. B. Hess, Helen, Mont. Walter Jones Central Press Miss Lafayette Jelly The State Leader Hon H. L. Miller Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Enterprise Mrs. I. M. Wright, Topke Hon W. H. Duran, Colorado Springs J. H. Brook, Topke August 19th, 9 A. M Rev Curt Northwest By I. B. Hess Montana Plumleier Dr. Wichita Sewalogt. I. P. Mahon H. Von L. Washington, Kansas City, M. Hartie G. Quistette Mrs. I. Shan Yue, Kansas City University of Springs Mrs. J. D. D. and others Miss Cindy E. Wardle Afternoon, 2 P. M Poy R. W. Johnson, Colorado Springs George W. Wakem and Wheeler Gay W. Henry Pummee Omdal His Opportunities Hon W. H. Irving, Muskog Pummee Plumleider Hon W. H. Irving, Muskog Pummee Plumleider Hon W. H. Irving, Muskog Pummee Plumleider Miss Loomie and Margaret Doctor Miss Agnes Powley, Topke Plumleider Evening, 8 P. M Mr Robert Hood, Topke Journals Pay Editor Fred R. Moore, New York Colored American Magazine Miss Verne Smith, Topke Power Hon W. P. Vernon Register L. S. Treasury Miss Daisy Oden, Topke Hive Club complimentary to Visiting COMMUNITIES Arrangements N. K. Carles Hon W. P. Vernon Register L. S. Treasury Miss Daisy Oden, Topke Reception Lilian H. H. Walla Smith Moodle H. H. State State Hall Dr. K. K. K. K. Call to Order By President Duncan Inactivation By Rev. I. N. Nicholson Minutes of Last Session Miss Instrumental Duet Address The Ngo Journal By Hon John L. Thompson Iowa By Standia Cust to Order Invitation Local Order of Business Paper The Negro on the Northwest Rev Curr Rev I B Rev Music Vocals The Guild Quartette Paper Mrs. L. Shan Youss, North City Discussion Mrs. Julia Emery, North Springs Mrs. J.D. River in Denver, Colorado, and others Music Instrumental Mrs. Grace E. Johnson Milton Music Residency Milton The Library and Its Opportunities Hart W. Twine, Muskog Dunlopson N. Childs, Ph.D. Curtis (Ohio) County, OH and others Music Instrumental Paper Miss Agnes Paddy, Topeka Plainhealer Tuesday Evening, 8 P. M Call in Only Order of Business Music Vocal Mr. Robert Hood, Topeka Address "How I Wear Our Journals Pay" Editor Fred R. Moore, New York Colored American Magazine Music Solo Miss Verne Smith, Topeka Witness "The Press and Its Power" Hon W. T. Vernon Register L. S. Ireson Music Vocal Solo Miss Jesse Oden, Topeka Lounge Reception and Smoking at the Club complimentary to Visiting Inquiries is the ideal garment for over-developed figures requiring special restraint. It has an apron over the abdomen and hips, so boned as to give the wearer absolute freedom of movement. REDUSO STYLE 750 for tall, well-developed figures Made of a durable cotton in white or drabb. Hose supporters front and sides. Sizes 22 to 36. PRICE, $3.00 REDUSO STYLE 760 for short, well-developed figures Made of white and drabb cotton. Hose supporters front and sides. Sizes 24 to 36. PRICE, $3.00 W.B. NUFORM and W.B. ERECT FORM CORSETS are built hygienically—they do not press or strain anywhere. Their lines are your lines, their shape that of your own figure. They make a bad figure good and good figure better. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS Erect Form 744 (Md) off armed $2.00 Nuform 403 (Md) off armed 1.00 Nuform 447 (Md) off armed 3.00 Erect Form 720 (Average of Count or Battalion) 1.00 Nuform 738 (Average of Imported White Model) 2.00 Nuform 406 (Medium of Count or Battalion) 1.50 PUBLICATION NOTICE No 24122. In the District Court of Shawnee Coun- ty, State of Kansas JOHN H THOMSON, Plaintiff. 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, John H. Thomas, whose petition in said case was filed on the 22d day of July, A.D. 1907, and that unless you say or said petition or appear herein on or before the 6th day of September, A.I. 1907, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you and for all other proper relief stated in said petition. JOHN H. THOMSON. Plaintiff Atrent R L THOM. . Cl. . & i. KING. Sett'y for Pfd. (Soul) Just publishe in the Plunderer, July 26. 1937. Furnished Rooms 500 Up. Meals 50 Cents Up. The Mt. Clemens Hote The Mt. Clemens Hotel and Mineral Bath House House owned and conducted by a resorts in the United States. GEO I HUTCHIE 48 WELTS STREET DO YOU CARRY LE If Not, W The Knight of the A FRATERNAL CARRY LIFE INSU If Not, Why No Knights and of the Orient ATERNAL BENE G.E.D I HUTCHINSON, Proprietor, 48 WELTS STREET MT. CLEMENS, MICH DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? If Not, Why Not? The Knights and Ladies of the Orient. A FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOUR PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE SICK FUN BENEFITS. IN CASE OF DEATH No home living can afford to be THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the used by the laws of the State of Kansas, of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are by Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGE Addrs.-- National 501 Kansas OurMotto, "Prompt Payment YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF MARTIAL-LIFE SICK FUNERAL IN CASE OF DEATH You can afford to be without HITS and LADIES of the OKIE TAS of the State of Kansas, and is Kansas. Its officers are billed in MERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. Address.- National headqu 501 Kansas Ave. Motto, "Prompt Payment of C ht, Pearl M president. estreet & Ham Successor to J. M. Knight ertakers and Embal WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE SICK FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITS. IN CASE OF DEATH. No home living life 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 Lended a. y 1. . Sur Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F. r information Address. - National headquarters. 501 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Our Motto, "Prompt Payment of Claims." John M. Wright, Nat'l President. Pearl McNeal, Secretary. Fred M. Stirrison Stonestreet & Successor to J Undertakers an Undertakers and Embalmers. We carry one of the finest linens of linen in Topeka. Corner 7th and Quincy Sts. Torres, Kansas and Quincy Sts. We carry one of the finest Hi. of Littell. Topeka. Corner 2th and Quinnew St. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Mrs. H F blazier president of the W II and I Mission Convention of the Southwestern District was in our city Tuesday and delivered an address on missions to the Lvlian Circle of the second Baptist church, making it very plain to all, that they might understand the work of the district. We regret that there were not more of our dear women present to hear her remarks, for they would have been benefited and the membership of the circle increased ten fold, for after hearing her remarks our souls were made happy and the spirit was manifested We are indeed pleased to mention Mrs R. B. Perkerson, Miss Mae North and Miss N. M Crow, who were visitors and made encouraging remarks to us. After the circle closed Sister Amanda Williams, one of the faithful members of Lydian Circle, agreeably surprised all the members by serving a fainty two course luncheon. We then adjourned all the members declaring themselves willing to have Sister Frazier return every week. May God bless Sister Williams in every effort and abide with her and her household. MRS. P. M-QUARY President MRS. E. E. MORRIS, Cor. Secv American and European Plan Telephone No. 245. I and Mineral , Bath House Has opened its doors for the accommodation of Colored People that come to Mt. Clemens in the future for their health and treatment of Rheumatism. It is the only Hotel and mineral Bath Colored Man at any of the health LIFE INSURANCE? Why Not? Is and Ladies Orient. BENEFICIARY TY. FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN BLOCK FUNERAL AND DEATH PH. To be without LIFE INSURANCE of the ORIENT is duly autho- rased, and is under the Sup't. are Lended by 1. Sur- D AGENTS. F. r information national headquarters. Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kansas. Payment of Claims." Pearl McNeal, Secretary. A W Hamilton Hamilton, M Knight d Embalmers. To the Kansas 1 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. Last 369 Western avenue, North Apeka, Kansas. Had petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge, in the city of Popaka, said county, on Monday, the 8th day of July, 1907, at which time and place you can make known any objection you may have to the granting of such ordre. Dated June 20 n. 1907. Gi W WATBON. Administrator of said estate. First published June 21st, 1907. Topeka Most Heartily Welcome the Coming Meeting The National Negro Business League of which Booker T. Washington is president, will hold its eighth annual session in Topeka, Kansas, this year, the dates having been fixed for August 14, 15 and 15. It is the first time in the history of the organization that it has seen it 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 count the terms to literary attainments, but we mean the 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 livelihood are represented in this great concourse of interest that is soon to invade the time, the moral and inviting than all 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 opportunistic 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 sal for three days drink from the same fountain that will be filled with the reason 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 to the best methods of making a life worth living. Of making a life not only mannable 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 invaluable. The opportunity will not, unless we begin as soon to look, be seen until it is past. To the end, therefore, that we in the West especially, may be able to grease and hold all the benefits that are to be derived from the meeting it is urged that in each community (city and country alike) League—Business Men's League—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 well themselves of the opportunity Toppa's most heartily and widely at her warmest and best right hand. The necessary committee have been appointed andomp's accommodations for all will be provided. A most hearty reception will be extended. Furture information will be given by allowing Ire O Guy first visit proof from National Sugar Business Imagie, as 71 West 14th at 10:00 a.m. Ipoh, Kauai. JAS H GLY CUN REV O G LINTRA REV I R EDWAR, J, H R TAYLOR, PIPER & BOUNDY NORTH TOPEKA ITEMS. Mrs. P. M. Powell of Fort Scott is visiting Mrs. Ida M Jordan of 9071 Western avenue. Mrs. Ida M Jordan left for Burling game, Kann. Monday, July 5, accompanied by her friend, Mrs Parthena Wooten. Macedonia take male No 93 is pro grening help under the supervision of their leader. Pitch of Topeka Tent, No 76, is pro grening fine. D. & H. Cransh, G. M., is numbered among the sick. Anna Smith, a member of Macedonia is numbered among the sick. The Tacker Star Club members will be called together August 19 to see me their work. D. Samana Cornel is able to be out again. The members of the Involver Star Club of the But Puppet that he paid for all lowe Mrs. Ila M. Duran 48 05 Mrs. Post J. Williams 3 45 Mr. A. Odum 5 00 Mr. Washington Smith 5 00 Mrs. Sallie Bouter 2 00 Mr. Baldr. Moore 2 00 Mr. Calvin Lyman 2 15 Mrs. E. I. Jordan 1 75 Mrs. Lou Garrett 3 00 Mrs. Nathan Mansoa 2 25 Mrs. Julia Quarles 2 00 Mrs. Lottie Quarles 7 7 Mr. I. P. Boudle 5 0 Mrs. Julia Lee 1 25 Mrs. Matilal Poll 3 10 Mrs. Hannah Odum 7 5 Mrs. Mary Hopkins 1 50 Mr. John Bradswaw 1 00 Mr. L. Birds 1 00 Mrs. Fila Harold 1 25 Mrs. Mary Taylor 5 0 Mrs. Fliza Vaughn 1 00 Mrs. Lou McCoy 1 00 Mrs. Lucy Saunders 1 00 Mrs. Ida Artembridge 1 00 Mrs. N. A. Marshall 3 10 Mrs. N. Burke 1 50 Mr. Rebert Jordan 1 00 Mr. Elmer Johnson 5 0 Rev. W. H. Housley 7 5 Mrs. Fliza Lyman 1 00 Mr. Wash Hamilton 3 00 Mr. N. F. Stonestreet 2 00 Mr. Prince Gibson 5 0 Mrs. Rosa Jackson 3 00 Mr. Will Jackson 2 5 Mr. Rulus Brazer 2 5 Mrs. Lurla Jank 2 5 I wish to thank my many friends for their literal contribution to the twelve Star Club during the rally. May the Lord Hose you all MRS. IDAM TORDAN PRES. MRS. R. WILLIAMS, MCA FROM THE PRESS BUREAU FROM THE PRESS BUREAU. The Niagara Movement will meet in Poston, Massachusetts the next month. It is well that it is to meet there, it needs to speak now. Now in the history of the country was an agency such as this needed more than it is now. It is falling the place in this country today that was filled by the Anti Slaves Society in the days of Garrison. The Anti Slaves Society sought to remove the shackles from the American slaves, the Niagara Movement rights to prevent the re-enslavement of the people set free through the Anti Slaves Society. It is not easy to say what the Niagara Movement says; and the men who have linked them routines with it are making a sacrifice. Some of them are young, and they have given up the possibility of success as success goes these days that those who come after them may live in the land that is truly free. It is not easy to forsake the flesh paws of Egypt for the hardships of the wilderness, but we have chosen our path, and we shall not forsake it. Let the Niagara Movement remain intact and avoid all entangling alliances with any other organizations Men and brethren, make a sacrifice and go to Boston Speak to the nation, give your warning, then do your work; do fearlessly your part. But good honest men in the forefront of the Movement, and go on doing the work that makes for liberty in a "land of the free and the home of the brass." Kelly Miller has been our candidate for the deanship of the college of arts and sciences of Harvard University. For supporting him we have had much abuse showered upon us. And now comes the Pioneer Press and says it does not understand why we would advocate a man for promotion who coins "backward race" phrases, makes Jim-crow speeches at Jim-crow expitions, preaches political self effacement, etc. This is not all Kelly Miller himself unintention to the Press Bureau. He has gone out of his way to try to be brittle its work and its manager, Mr. H J Pinkett, and says the Bureau will die shortly. But we were born above this bitterness. Therefore, we support Kelly Miller for promotion, when we see his record justifies it. We believe his intellectual and moral attunements justify his elevation, to say nothing of his length of service. It is not our policy to pursue Kelly Miller or anybody else. We simply demand that he take his place as a man and maintain it. If he fails in this we will battle him to pieces. We do not believe he will ever become a contemptible slander and sneak as his enemies and opponents intimate. Is the Press Bureau serving its day and generation? Is it standing up for the right and the race and country which it was born to serve? Has it been given its due? My countrymen, back of this war, has a spirit of right. Some day its work will bear fruit. Hooker I Washington and his subsidized press can engage in better business than attacking men who are trying to light for liberty so that their children may be permitted to live in peace. His attack on Mr L. M. Horshaw in the Age of two weeks ago brings us to this print. The charge made was false; its purpose was to have Mr Horshaw removed from the government service and thus light the future of his little children. The motive was born of Mr. Horshaw's opposition to the false teachings of this "minister agency." The attack was an effort to make a man and his little children suffer because he stood for the great broad question of human rights under our forge of government. Its other purpose was to warn those who oppose the "traducer" that they too must die, if they dare stand up for the right. And yet so called honorable men follow a being who practices such brutal tyranny An effort is being made through certain corrupt agencies to disrupt the Grand United Order of Old Bellow of Rooms and Board—first class accommodation. When in Okmulgee stop at the above hotel if you want good treatment at REASONABLE : RATES. J. W. Voohie's America This grows of of Bocken J Washington's defeat at Richmond last year, when he sank by the lowest political trickery to elect his man as Grand Master of the Order. But the tide will subside. No man like this can destroy our order, simply because he cannot rule it. Does this kind of work lead to law or anarchy? Good or all tumor has it that Dr. Lewis B. Moore, dean of the teacher college of Howard University is a candidate for the principalship of Normal School No 2. We have no objection to this program, if Miss Lucy E. Moten is not to be returned to the position R W Thompson is a faithful servant of a using master. He writes much, but means little. He is trying to get to liberty through the chain gang, pounce, etc. It is a strange doctrine for an intelligent man to preach. But in this age money will produce any kind of sermon. Wm H H Hart is becoming a very useful man in the Atro American Council. The A M E. Zion church is standing by him. He behave he is in a position to do a great deal of good. That church thinks he is a proper man for a professor in the law department of Howard University. They have had tenacity enough to say - Mr James A. Cobb is going to Posten during the meeting of the Magna Movement. It is a strange time for Mr Tobb to arrive in Boston. A certain big office bother has gone unnoticed since he came to Washington. He is regarded by the people as a stunner and a spy, and they have politely let him malone and made him shiny on his own side." Hon John C. Dancy has not fully recovered from the experience he had at the Anti-American Council meeting in Baltimore. He may not have known it, but he was trying to stay the course and motions of the tides. At this time in the battle such a night will cost a colored man his political life. Mr. Dancy ought to know that he chose the path of thorns. There is a horrible sentiment parading the national capital. If a man is seen to stand up for principle, people think he is crazy. When they look around themselves and can find no way for a man to realize on his actions in a financial way, they look on a man who rights on in utter amusement. What a terrible sentiment for the capital of the nation. If a man joins a church, the question is immediately asked: what chance has he for advancement in the body? There seems to be no thought of his higher and better life; money and power hold theems today. Mr. Verpassan Warner, commissioner of pensions of the United States, has shown himself unfit to occupy his position by the attack he has made on the willow of his father, who is contesting her husband's will. Mr. Warner changes that his stepmother has Negro blood in her veins and as to this deceased his father; which, if he had known, would have precluded him from marrying the woman who was his wife for twenty one years. But it illustrates to what extent some men will go for a few thousand dollars. Mr. Warner is willing to blight the future of his father's unborn generations in order to get money. To what other abplots have the American people yet to sink? The lame-town expedition, according to the best reports, is a thuke. It was an unworthy cause, so far as we are concerned. Its purpose is us, was not to show our progress but to commemorate the introduction of slavery into America. The man who have given their time and energies to it know this, but they are after money principle is a stranger indeed. The National Negro Business League is to meet in Topchka Kan next month. In this league are many good men who are going upward in the economic world. They are aiming for the best of all mankind. But its purpose is understood and applied by its president is promotion of 'Ml. We do not pay or colored men running around over the country telling how much they are worth. It is not only unwise it is not good policy. Some men know that the property owning classes of the south are hated worse than any other classes. And for the south to be gored by the story of colored men bearing them in the struggle of life is more than they can quietly bear. Have your boards of trade but have them for business men. Professional men and politicians should "take their own side." We would like to see same men directing affairs for a whole, putting down men who are in the time light for self and show P N T W I S T atacm strdlu emfwypm emfwypb vbkg ELLSWORTH NEWS ELLSWORTH NEWS Mr Geo Prann and son Japeer and Jerry Harris have returned from the first of August celebration at Nicodemus. Ona Gasten is off duty for a few U. D. Davidson Company U. D. Davidson Company ```markdown ``` Wholesale and retail human hair dealers. Wigs $15 per dozen or $375 each and up, switches $4 per dozen or 75c and up, kinky hair, wavy hair, straight hair, dark brown and jet black colors. Money must accompany all mail ordors. 1499 Calhoun Street, Fort Worth, Texas. weeks and took her vacation at Denver, Colo. Mrs Petle Smith and Margie Nelson are attending normal Mrs N. L. Grimes left for Hill City last Tuesday to visit her parents and friends. Mrs Rhoda Richards went to Salina last week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs Bates Roy, on Sunday, July 28, a loy. Mother and child both doing well. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE BANQUET. The official banquet to be tendered the officers and members of the National Negro Business League, on Friday evening, August 16, in the Topeka Auditorium, will positively be the finest and most elaborate social event ever given in the West. The toasts will each be a treat worth the cost of the ticket. The ticket entitles the holder to the Grand Ball and Reception, to be held after the Banquet. Two hundred tickets will be for sale. Orders for the same should be sent with the cash at once—price per plate $1.50—to IRA D. GUY. First V. Pres. Nat'l Negro Business League, 311 W. 14th street, Topeka, Kauai. WINFIELD, KANSAS Mr. Pira. of Independence, Kae, came up from Guthrie Sunday eve and will remain in Winfield for the present to work on the new sausage plant that is being put up in our city. W. A. Wright, Grand Master at Arms for the K. of P. in the state of Hansen, left Monday to attend the Grand Lodge, which convenes at Lawrence the 23d Rev. B. A Smith, of the Second Baptist Church, preached at Wellington last Sunday for Rev. S. S. Bandy, it being his anniversary at Sabetha. He reports a grand time. Work on the sausage mill began Tuesday day and the colored men have begun to arrive to get work. Rev. S. S. Bandy, who will represent Pride of Winfield No 20, left Monday for Lawrence for the grand setting. Lawrence Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Brown, had a little misunderstanding with one of his brothers last Thursday and started to leave home. He walked within free miles of Arkansas City when a farmer took him home and kept him over night and started him back home. Excitement was very high in the family as they were afraid of him being drowned in the Walnut River. Will Scales came from Coffeyville Saturday to work on the Sausage. There was a hen hallcue on Monday and Tuesday July 29 and 20. The cousin of Mrs. Marrie Yarkough is spending a few weeks in this city. Quite a number of men are able on account of the closing down for lack of powder at No 11 Western mine. Quite a number went to Curranville Sunday. Mr. F. T. Jackson has gone to the grand lodge K of P., also Mrs. A. d Galloway. Mr. Hudson and I. W. White John Yarkough and Sam Galloway have been visiting on Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wells are going to move to the south part of town this week. Two white men were killed at the dance at McCormick last Sunday Mr Ben Johnson went to Littsburg on Business We do First-class Job Work A Texas editor who had been handed a lemon by three of his subwriters went each one of them a card bearing the following inscription: "To three of my delinquent submembers. One of them said: I will pay Saturday night if I live. He's dead. Another said, "See you I morrow" He's blind. Still another said I hope to pay you this week, or go to hell. He's gone." FUNCTION CLAY, KANSAS M. W. Virginia Missouri Missouri Mrs. W. H. Hooker at her午休 called to the house Kansas City last week Mrs. M. Maggie Walker is a new not expected to arrive Mrs. W. H. Hooker at her午休 called to the house Kansas City last week Mrs. M. Maggie Walker is a new not expected to arrive Mrs. G. W. Small and three Indian lott Tuesday for Coventry. I wrote they will spend a month visiting her parents. Mrs. J. Jones and two little daughters of Manhattan spent last week in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. Pamilla Jackson is home after a month's vacation in New York. Mr. Charles Allen of Marengo was the guest of Miss Jackson last week. Miss Oma and Malibu Nursery center annual many of their young friends Mon- ney evening in honor of the Misses caimers of Wakefield. Her evening was delightfully spent in games, and dainty reflections were enjoyed by all Those present were Misses Rosie Pomer, Elsa Maddox, Margaret Mason, Charlotte Corsental, Mara Purnade, Elizabeth Crows and Milder Alice Mason, Clar- ner Wakes, Robert Maddox, Mr M Cunney, Frank Mason and Mr Harry Helene of Clay Center FLEASANTCN. KANSAS. We had our last meeting on the city park at Surrey. Joe Shippard of Lacey prepared the morning. Now, he turned to little to little after lunch and Joe followed. He preached the night service. At dinner, the Indianette sat at a table to greet the people. There were people from Cyprus in China, another from Panama City and Macedon City. Mr. John Brown and Mr. Wade Smith are up and are still there. Mr. Indie Jones is now visiting in Kansas City. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZOMIZED OX MARROW" The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles J. Dorn 153 E. BINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. ARE YOU GOING TO VISIT CHICAGO THEN, if you are you would want to stop at some good reliable home where things are homelike. Well, drop us a letter with 100 cents included and we will see to it that you will have but women and children will have the best care. All the leading Hotels and private Boarding houses in all the large cities Register with us. Write us at anytime you wish to get rooms THE FIRST NATIONAL BOOMING Abb N. 1000 Bldg Boutt. Chicago, IL BELL PHONE 24743 MAIN S. M. Chandler's Barber Shop and Pool Hall First-class Artist in the Barber Shop--Popular Prices. Work Guaranteed.--You are Always Welcome. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 112.4 E. Ninth St. Missen House and Irwin Macay and Missen Laila and Errey Miller spent a few days in Athabasca last week visiting Mrs Sarah H勃伦 Miss Rutherford of Aarons City is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs. Clas. Grass Mr John Colvin of Lowhattan visited curds in the city last week. 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Colored men and Kansas City should come direct to our office, as we need for competent help. We have a Hotel in here to do you until you get a situation ENTERTAIN ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY STATUTORY & STATISTICAL. No. 1, 1505 E. 18th St. CITY. M.O. National Negro Insurance Co., Rights & Ladies Protection vided to do business under the laws of the true policies from $75 to $1,000. We are fund to join to members. Sick and仕 while you live. Every Negro in the city should carry a policy with us and be We are sending hundreds of competent colored men and women to good positions in and out of the city. We are Headquarters for Reliable Negro Help. Colored men and women coming to Kansas City should come direct to our office, as we always have an email for competent help. We have a Hotel in connec and can accommodate you until you get a situation. HELP NEST TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WHEN TRANSPORTATION IS UNNISHED. Branch Office No. 1, 1505 E. 18th St. KANSAS CITY. MO. National Life Insurance The Knights Protec Authorized to do bus State, We issue policies to create a reserve fund to accident benefits while United States should carry benefited. National Negro Life Insurance Co. The Knights @ Ladies Protection Authorived to do business under the laws of the State, We issue policies from $75 to $1,000. We create a reserve fund to join to memburs. Sick and accident benefits while 1 live. Every Negro in the United States should carry a policy with us and be benefited. P. C. THOMAS, Narl Sec.. New and Hand Good Furniture, Stoves, Soil Gas Fitting Eto, bought Wood Gas Fitting, F All Work Guaranteed. and Second Goods Stoves, Second Hand Clothing, Gig Eto, bought, sold and exchanged for Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- Guaranteed. Furniture, Stoves, Second Hand Clothing, Gas Fitting Elm, bought, sold and exchanged Wrote the Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- All Work Guaranteed. N WASHINGTON AVE., IOLA, KAS llette afetyRazor P.O. Box 860 211 N WASHINGTON AVE., IOLA, KAS Gillette SafetyRazor No Stropping, No Honing Set consists of 12 double-edged blades (24 keen cutting edges) with triple silver-plated holder in velvet lined case. Each blade good for an average of more than 20 satisfying shaves. Handle and blade guaranteed to be perfect in material and workmanship. Sold by leading Drug, Cutlery and Hardware dealers. Tuesday and Wednesday, in the interest of the Industrial School Mrs Wm Stockton visited her alver, Mrs Sam Robinson, in Falls City, last week. Mr. Gro. Thomas has returned to Kansas City Mrs Jessie Grear and Mr. John Rendy and a number of Horton friends attended the carnival in Hawatba, Wednesday. Boy D N Copp has been suffering with a felon on his fingers, but in much better row J. W. ANDERSON Plumber. | 0 CSE CSO =-CDOe RRO CSRS 0 -CERO- 0D Oe 0e 0e 7a sae CEES (4-2 0E- (2s Hae ame i f U J KN that Mr. E. S. Lee Who Do Y O O \ \ in the six years of Drug business in Topeka, filled 17,893 Prescriptions, every siogle one of which has given the very best satisfaction to both the patient aad the physician who wrote it? Fills Why does your doc‘or 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 Hrescriptions? Y DO YO U K NOW that Mr. Lee's prices on Prescip- our tions are about 20 per cent. less than any other druggist in the city, aad 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, Prescriptions Lee? And did you ever heac of aay one being refus-d anything in Lee's store because of hiscolor’? Keally, ugw, do these ideas ever present themselves te you? Why don’t | you tey 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? Comic to our store Sunday evening to Wilson's Orchestra Concert, and sec what e i Lee's Store is like, won't you? S CGE PGES -<2NRO- SRE <P 6-0-0 SENO- SENDS CEO OERG--2Ee =—_ - 0. C0 O—- 0O- C -eO- 7 a =a 6 4 5 a a ee err re SPS Pc PP it ——————eeeeeemeDoooaeaeeele®””veeoeoooooooo A SS eee WOMAN'S BEST FRIEND |" waned and tow oy eo yy PAUL LAURENCE DUNBA peteth a No a aw raat - + Ail the Horrors at Ceange a. Life for, - Moi pray ’ t wil T He was the world’s greatest N Five Years feu tr ea tor motn thease rths oom on] i poet. The fact that he had no v Ter Yeas ae ponte ea } blaod in hia veins makes his act er TH ON'T KNOW i Used Zoa-Procs traens Kany Vig bet 7 - - mects in the kterary were the After Physictana Failed to Cure That Was Five Years Ago Str Pratsing foa-Phors Womens Gest treatias on that will eise her bho dears of tues ant dealt aol sfeomsta that outa sated Lote fer Zoe Pane de thet trend Not a Spetent cine ath’ leat pret ate cee Maentite ally proper Pot weet aly Give Chet ute fe etty ae thee dae tae engine FE a ata thee debe boned tetas wystom. topfeine the off warn cat tie wus vith oo ow ont esteem emg s fun, dnfammats oe mt oanetugal be alangee CuI as th ww sen's friend Cin te tte Hoheepe har ow Mere Vda Lee at Videoua Micitgan, aiyes Wen an ak ce nee fell what Zor Bae bas done be Mts mbot etre ab trict treat and lees never Foe la ot Wet an te ate wre aalits es WH Arey oo teeth ot Zarltere cir th hee bth tun a wall pty 2 onto Maw AB Ms wa ag Vaft beens tet, Ja, gaere ne Mes 20, Mm batea ts tel oer thd Zoe Meat fae bons wand etal Pdesetig te ge Bhhavs tean Re owdkec eo ter the Beet fos vate bb ot Putcart bord tr tbe beet th eats with «fay ot Ht and MW tte hatte Pita tote te at te on foot pivot cate en Lhtert fad deatt te ceed me been My Penalty dowee end Pte de gin ta ivy Zea hot. wet att rating tea battles aie be aft repeater dd. Pia naw dnury own wah. and te ase thatth You enagh fort! teatte dab tea ge wonderful semete" Ge April og N07, nearly few ve ase fat re Mes Ub: owas wiatea, Yau mes ettll peter asp waoutean froano bw ghegle a a sumad Zoe Hepa De. thee ak pree that tn fo efit wae porienett t Whe Petes ce ete atig promt at aes t of fosPhaa tee only wap pea eon he gece po taeds asain od that Yous Phora wit oe auek ta yadda te tes os Meet woe fanny . ator Bee aa waned ae WHEL ne dada weblog aye th nee deer et Udy pe pete comand Con just te reat pre pitians aunty oupane) oo bo otal whey Pltar date Tiiee bo pa bage wall de teed a gy of De Pengellys Vibe te Woon a apatieal bavk grag oitussting wal in rtrusblvs sbfetatign slaut all daetsivg ab waned and t woe fost iy patth ao No a nw pv ~ Uo ptreasy ’ 1 uf wo oto toy te db. my on THEY DON'T KNOW : CNTPNA Raw, Vg Tie Per Nien Cates, 0 PE btor of the Phan tou! | Dram sim Powerlite tas t bive thie dether purblasbed aacane ot thes cal ums ob sour pap rT went bu a sgine ss fv omit noob the padges des gudacd the cunpetitive Adi ct Dawn ban, ete Detdva evening Firty fee ast 2 weal ses that sae el aud Sa bres. eh seed theta fave ae hewowte dg ast the fralt segedetioe Wie doer ee be sate thes shomd Crow th ge get move cote whem taf tlt Wien d nove the command baooabora of tw J avec teeth tea thes th ob att ts frshts Whe the teeta at wae pt ope pels taade Bet the ney Wbhite ct de feortted ot page tb paragragee Ut pbk Wot aus treet 6 ant en tie Hose mats when fi bse b 8h per eget taasvontant. 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' (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing ’ and Book-Binding, Business Course, Srenography I nt forma tion 1 ant Typewrting, Tetosng, Diersmaking aud 1 Hava bewing, Co a ug, Cauuder nz, Parmisg and For ters, prirey and al inticemente| | Gardening, ofseat, write te 1 d SHELTON FRENCH,A.M.,Acting Pres. Phone: fice Well West 1498, Residance Hall Went 15 ; He was the world’s greatest Negra poet. The fact that he had no white blaod in hia veins makes his achiava. mects in the hterery werle the more astounding. Affine engraving meade m three colors tag just been issued which sells for only ene dollar €£1.) Send fer une today. Address ‘Lhe Colored Ametican Novelty Co, P, O. Drawer 2318, Washington, D C. Agents wanted. PUBLICATION NOTICE, In the Dietrict Court of Shawaes County. Rangas, Anna B, Hunter, Plaintiff, vs Elijah Hunter, Defendant, The said defendant, Ehjah Hunter, is hereby notified and required to take notice that he haa been sued ia the above said Court in an action for divorce by the plaintil, Anna B Hunter; and that he muat appear, vlead oor answer on or before the 2Gtn day of Jul), 1907, or the petition filed in the above said agit will be taken astrue and judgmeat tendered according to the prayer of the same, A.M. THowaa, Attorney fur PI Ayna B Hunter, Firat publ.shed June 7th, ’o7, ‘ PUBLICATION NOTICE Tn the District Court of Shawnos County, Kansas. Bertha Coon, Flaintié, vs No. 24428. Per Lee Coon, Defendant, The above named defentaut will take notice that he has been sued wo the District Court of Shawnee Cour ty, by the plainti® herein, upon the grcurnds cf drunkenness and extreme cruelty, and that uuleas he anseer the said petuthoa ono hetore ths ath day of July, 1907, udament wiil bz rendered as prayed for 13 said petituon granting the plainuf aa ale lute diy ree tram the aatd defend. aul ‘ Berqiua Coun, (stan) Pluotll Attest; R. L. THomas, Cterk of the District Court, Frat published May 24.b, 1907, re ane SE