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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. PROF. VERNON ON LABOR UNIONS Historical Society State House VOLUME IX. The Negro Tri-State exposition, covering the states of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, proved to be a growing success (the exhibits were many, valuable and varied and reflected immensurable credit upon the taste, skill and industry of the colored citizens of this section. The attendance was gratifyingly large, and every one is pleased with the happy showing made. The principal address of the exposition season was delivered by Hon. W. T. Vernon, of Kansas, who holds the responsible position of Register of the United States Treasury at Washington, D. C. He is in the class with Booker T. Washington, and is quoted everywhere. His speech was enthusiastically received by the people. He said in part: "Fellow Citizens. I feel myself more than honored in coming to you as the representative of that friend of labor President Theodore Roosevelt, to address you my countrymen, and if possible, to contribute in some measure to the splendid effort made by the management of your exposition. "I address myself today not alone to the members of my race on purely racial questions, but the presence of these labor organizations impels me to speak in some measure concerning labor and that for which labor stands. Time was in the history of the world when the gentleman was said to be the man who did not work—when labor was associated with indulgence; and society, misguided, had no words of praise for the best laboring man. But it said to the credit of a same age that the dignity of labor was ledged and that men have been to view with pity, and to neer to will, stump, and one who lives from his labor of the individual have come strength of body strength of mind and the animated soul which endless knoveth not. Men's struggle from the stone age until now—his discovery in the arts and sciences, his making of books, his inventions, his overcoming nature, are all the result of labor. His a multitude of space, his utilization of time, his giving to him self and family the comforts of home and true happiness are the rewards of noble effort. Mighty ocea, mare of trade harbors—all the accumulation of civilization and an international ounce of purpose which make this noor the admiration of intelligent humanity, are the sequence of the command, in the sweat of thy fine shaft thou sat breas The Negro as a laborer has one part in this task of world improvement. It was working in our earl day when civilization had to bring it with those who be- tained it and the Spoinx to know client vigil on the banks of the Nile. The efforts of his brain and brain thread the world's greatest achievements and have seen their fraternity in his part in the development of American civilization. And to that man of the race does most for the race when he teaches his children to labor, and prepares them to so labor intelligently. Labor is not too. You is the grinding service task, the portion of slaves and cannot to where men are taught to think. Labor impiles intelligent effort. The aboring man thinks and works rather man is worked President Roosevelt Sends Brilliant Kansan Out as Administration Orator. cooperation of the laboring class. There is much cause for congratulation in the growth and development of labor organizations. With the efforts for civil, political and religious liberty has grown apace the effort for industrial betterment. The nobles and rulers in the extreme of human selfishness, ground down to the last extremity the proletariat class but in the night of their oppression these struggled unceasingly for a better day. In the days of Constantine there were no less than thirty-five labor organizations, having for and taint of labor which came from the belief that workers had no soul. "Through the intervening years, the laboring classes in secret wrought out a better condition, and the cumulative force of their struggles was seen by the civilized world in that mighty struggle, the French Revolution, which bade the world look up and hope for a better day. The stretch from Runnymede to the Declaration of Independence had meant much in the lives of nations, but a retard had been set in motion by the introduction of slave labor in Jamestown in 1619. Human slavery and labor unions are not compatible. It was but a question of time that the free labor of the North, seeking to elevate itself to a position of competency, independence and appreciated citizen would Ihum of its woes in the slave obligarchy of the South. The conscience of the abolitionist, the Christianity of the good men of America, who sought to do good unto others as they would that men should do unto them in vain, and by those who saw the utter intility or striving for labor in mercial and industrial creations, millions of American laborers were but seren and slave. We are all thankful today that no peoples freedom came and the time here today, are in happy, intelligent prosperity. I only means strict, organization means power and your ability to know your interest, which is but the interest of your country, is evidenced by your organizations. The trades and vacations embraced with in labor organizations extend to all phases of town. The earnings of labor are being augmented each day. As you labor effectively and intelligently, can you demand and hope to receive proper remuneration for your labor. Increased remuneration with economy means the acquisition of homes, the possession of land, bank accounts, education for your child and comfort in college, so that rather than being a public charge, you become a worthy and respected citizen, appreciated by all reasonably terminated Americans. "I will not have my views expressed in that labor can be alone or that power of capital should be undermined or ignored. I believe a civilization of the most friendly, fair and a mutual destiny but can labor and capital, or more, the better, both at this day from problems, or from a war, the war, the active labor leader can accomplish good. All thoughtful men agree that lockouts on the part of the management of a great concern, or strikes on the part of labor unions can but result in injury to both classes. * Statistics show that from 1791 to 1883 there were 1,491 strikes and lockouts, and that of these 1,089 related wages only, that of the whole number 316 succeeded 154 were compromised 85 failed entrals TOPEKAJKANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 13. 1907. PERHAPS the best display ever witnessed at a meeting of the National Negro Business League was that of Western University, Quindaro, Kansas under the personal supervision of Prof. Albert Ross, director of the Business Course Department at Western University. Prof. commercial masters prepared by students of the department. The works shop of skill and careful training. The display occupied a large hall leading into the House of Representatives and was the center of attraction for all who visited the State House. The machines, etc., were handled by Miss Willa Glenn, Galena, Miss Mable Vaughn, Quindara and Mussrs Gee, Williams, Denver and Eugene Vaughn, Kansas City. They are graduates of this department and wrote letters for visitors, took dictations and prepared "copy" for newspaper men. For speed and accuracy they cannot be beaten, and their thoroughness in every detail is a credit to them and the whole race. thrown out of employment. During the same period of 21 years there were 7,005 lorkouts involving nearly 10,000 establishments and throwing out of employment nearly a million people. Perhaps the greatest strike of recent years was the great coal Strike in 1902 when the United Mine Workers of America demanded an increase in wages and a decrease in time, and the payment of coal by weight wherever practicable, instead of by carload, and at the same time hoping to secure recognition of their union. After ineffectual attempts to secure these terms, 147,000 abandoned their employment and remained idle until the appointment of the Anthracite Coal Commission. The strike lasted from May 12 to October 23. The shipment of coal decreased 221 million tons. 10 per cent of she shipment of the preceding year, or over $46,000,000, while the mine employees lost in wages $25,000,000 and $1,800,000 was expanded by the mine workers of the country for the relief of the miners of the anthracite region. PERHAPS the best display of the National Negro B Westen University, Qu personal supervision of Prof. Business Course Department at THE WEEKLY NEWS P a t A B I L K J + + + commercial office's preparation ment. I. work shop and skill display occupied a large hall Represent lives and was the ce visited the State House. The n by Miss Willa Glenn, Galena, dara and Messrs Gee, Willi Vaughn, Kansas City. They a resent and wrote letters for w prepared "copy" for newspa accuracy they cannot be beaten every detail is a credit to them a decrease in freight rates on larger banks, had it been sent to New York quarter of $10,000,000, and on some sales of $25,000,000. In the mindful part of the economic side The story of the indemnity lance, no guts, and all the moment of great labor was bold. It was at the the President of the The date. Know it, and con- and conquer it in the hope mine owner, to man and in who American people by a south this great strike. It is the one wish or it that we may never see recurrence of such an event and that all the elements of our industrial life may understand even but it is our hope I believe the Negro as a race, can be much benefited by char or organizations. It is membership in the same means a protection to him in the matter of property, treatment and remunerative wages. It is the city of this organization in point His Is into competition with other laborers, without a spirit of helpfulness, a sympathetic relationship and a definite and restanding, these two classes of laborers must be at variance with each in their demands, which means injury to the work of labor organizations. "As I have before said, I would have the Negro of this country fully appreciate the importance of labor. I believe that such expositions as this in their accumulation and achievements of labor, project the ultimate lasting good, which is to be the portion of this race. We should congratulate ourselves on this unity of effort—a unity not born of destructive but constructive work. Let us be united in the work of construction. Constructive, unified endeavor is the greatest need of the race. Let us unite in building our schools, and in the education of Negro youth—unite in the advocacy of moral themes, and the making of higher life—unite in an intelligent demand for our rights as citizens, unite to make ourselves worthy of these rights. y ever witnessed at a meeting Business League was that of Quindaro, Kansas under the . Albert Ross, director of the at Western University. Prof. Ross has brought this department up to the standard of any institution of its kind in the West. The large number of boys and girls sent out of this department each year to face and fight life's rugged battle in a living test moral of the capabilities of this young educator, who has contributed as for the spirit and notion of the race as a man of his age in the West. the display consisted of four Konkton typewriters, a typing machine, the latest National fish register and a large amount legal and colled by students of the depart- and careful training. The lead ing into the House of center of attraction for all who machines, etc., were handled Miss Mable Vaughn, Quan- liams, Denver and Eugene are graduates of this depart- visitors, took dictations and paper men. For speed and en, and their thoroughness in m and the whole race. We are part of the national life of a great people but in more and more burrows and unspoilt parts. The encroachments, and the years that afflict will see the dawning of a day when these conditions which now lie and amy shall remain in a manner, the extinction of experience and situation shall unfail and ush, at the end of various periods of time." Smith Says no Color Line Goes With Letter Carriers! A. P. Smith, Popek's favorite letter editor, returned on Monday from the National List Congress association which met at Cotton, O. Mr. Smith reports very pleas visit and a splendid session. "It was absolutely devoid of any manifestation of race prejudice" he said. "There were too Negro delegates and that received the courtes treatment on the door of the convention and out in the city." M. A. SHRINERS BANQUET IN HONOR DR. RICKETTS (4 | -40 -10) The Masonic hall in St. Joe, was a dream of beauty and eloquence on Monday, Sept. 24. Truth the lights fell on brave men and fair ladies. It was the occasion of the complimentary banquet in honor of the election of Dr M O Ricketts, Grand Master of Missouri. It was a fitting testimonial of the great popularity of one of Missouri's brightest men The tables were filled with guests and trinkets in the form of a hollow square and profusely decorated with festoons of hunting, (Shriners colors) and handsome bouquets of cut flowers; it was a sight seldom seen. The service was refined. The following is the program of the banquet: 1 Our guest, Noble J M Trent 2 Honor to whom honor is due, Noble H H Walker 3 Remarks by Noble J H Herrford 4 Soh, Miss Bonetta Morris 5 The grand officers of the city. Mrs Essex Allen 6 As seen by others, Noble J, H. Childers Oasis Temple, Topcka, Kas. 7 Recitation, Mrs Al Wilson, Noble G M Allen 9 Our ladies, Noble M D Lawrie 10 Our gentleman, Mrs M D Hawkins 11 Butting in, W S Carrion 12 How to elect a grand master after the opposition has beenten, N G Crews, Kansas City, M. O. 13 Solo, Mrs Z ribba Gor Lon 14 Presentation of emblem A D Butler, Toastmaster Noble A D Butter, the gentle man with the air on the smile, made a grateful and pleasing toastmaster. For a neat response was by Mrs. Kate Walt of Omaha. She said in par: "the real guy you love for every way you want our rays, whether he be a toto to the soil or a speaker in our strive life." Norris may serve in the little town of Bloomville, a child, not out of the ordinary, was born. He attended his town school with the spirit of the times and entered Lane in institute. Then at the command of his father, with troops filled with petches, but empty of corn, went forth in the world to paddle his own canoe. Being ambitious to do anything or be somebody and hearing of the golden opportunities offered by the west, he tramped his way to the state of Nebraska. With past and energy, on committ to the youth of today he freed himself into the school of an theme of the thin little village of Omaha. To use a homely western expression, "with a smile and a butt" sometimes will be, but more often murky, he graduated with the honors of his pass. passed a credit the examinant of the school upon When the time came for the song, the singer, whom rite profile was paramount in his return to the city, boy was chosen and how well he stood that position of count and tried to be in the records of the calculation of which he was a member, will reveal. After a successful session, sacrificing his self and profession through a free ten of speech always for the upbuilding and uplifting of his own people he became an exile from the town he loved so well, leaving behind many, many hearts torn and bleeding who know his worth and realized at last that the witnessing power of the city of Nebraska was lost and part has been set in, leaving the people surrounded by the re- sults of the labor, the work which he saw in the city and the un- derstanding of the report unquainted by the begin of this the growing west, he settled in S. Joseph, the : NUMBER 37. Most Brilliant Affair in all Missouri's Masonic Career. Queen City of his own state, united himself to the church of his choice and entered with enthusiasm every advanced movement for the uplift of the race and community. "Perhaps the greatest labor of his life is, the upbuilding of this the Masonic fraternity which represents the brain, intellect, culture, and influence of the best Negro men of Missouri and this section. For 30 years he has labored incessantly for its upfitment, sacrificing both money and time, until at the last session, the berethern recognizing his tireless efforts, honored him by elevating him to the highest position in their power, Grand Master of the state of Missouri and its jurisdiction. "Dr. Ricketts has eminent characteristics which make him great; a mind exceedingly subtle, perceptable powers unusually and remarkably keen, comprehends at a glance, discriminates as by intuition, loves humanity, not with a weak sentimentality, but with an over run strong passion which gives expression in his devotion to his people. Thus he grapples his friends with hoops of steel in a grasp that is difficult to unloose. "Tis not his great genius as an organizer, unrivalled as it is, not his lervent loyalty, unselfish as it is; not his wonderful eloquence, matchless as it is, not his public spirit, willing as it is. These are not the reasons that moved the brethern as they had not been moved before, no, but the great heart of this man beating in loving sympathy with the suffering, touching with sweetest encouragement the lowly and struggling and caring the sunshine of his own radiant life into the unhappy lives of his people. This was the reason that aroused the brethern to crown him with deserved and marital honor. Babe, the reward of perseverance and tireless efforts, told the honor and dignity of me and labor behind your Grand Master. May his influence thrive, grow and multiply mat it permits the lives of the brethern like the perfume of Alabaster rose. "Let us as a race be careful whatever may be our avocation in life; careful we take from it none of its dignity, mindful of the fact that He who marks the sparrow's fall will award the final prize." I enthusiastic speeches were made by Past Deputy Grand Master Vaughn of Weston. In fact all speeches were an evidence of confidential esteem in which Dr. Ricketts is held by his fellow town-men. At the conclusion of the program, J. H. Childers Grand Secretary of Kans., was introduced and in a few brief remarks presented to the doctor a handsome shriner pin. In response Dr. Ricketts expressed his deep appreciation of the honour the occasion must upon him and as not the good people that he would be to minister the chairs of the Grand Hall. Missouri that he would not credit in the State and city. Oklahoma Grand Lodge. The Seventh Annual Communication of the St. Joseph Grand Lodge of Oklahoma convened in Oklahoma City. The session was both pleasant and profitable. A table feature of the session was the committee on the Masonic Benefit Association. It was the beginning of greater Glory for the Oklahoma Masons. The following others were elected: G I Corran, Grand Master; John Vec, Senior Warder; C Bairn, Junior Grand Warder; J Cress, Grand Warder; P E Dumont, Treasurer. the next, and session with the dial Wagon, 1 1. A g 1 2. Will Henderson will leave Su- day for New Mexico. Lilburn Bailey has returned from an extended trip through Utah and other points. Miss Fannie Williams has return ed from a pleasant visit with friends in Kansas City. James Claiborne went to Kansas City Wednesday to attend the wedding of his nephew, James Claiborne, Jr. J. C. Brown, of Topeka, who married in Helen, Mont last week He is the son of mr. and Mrs. J. Brown of this city FOR SALE—A four-room brick cottage, three lots at 201 E. Eigh teenth street, barn and cistern $600 cash or time, if well secured. C. D. skinner, Phone 186. Mr. John L. Harrison, who has been on a trip around the world for the past eight or nine months, returned to the city one day last week looking the picture of health, J. H. Fields of Carrollton, Mo. is visiting in Topeka this week, He is one of the substantial citizens of that section, and has many friends in Topeka who are always glad to see him. Amos Smith of Carrollton, Mo., and Lemiah Parks of Weston, Mo. were in the city this week attending the races, and yesterday made this office a pleasant call. While here they were the guests of Charles Morton. Mr. J. H. Clubborne of the firm of Clubborne and Armstrong of Kansas City, Kansas, was united in marriage to Miss Mabel Montgomery Wednesday. Mr. Clubborne is a progressive young man an he has our best wishes for future happiness. ```markdown ``` Stonecrest and Hamilton our progressive undertakers, have died an ambulance to their business This is one of the best concerns in Kansas, and everything carried by them is of the best quality and up to date. They have three licensed embalmers in their employ. MARRIAGE AT MANHATTAN. Miss Estelle Jones of Manhattan and Mr. Emmett Page of Eskridge were married at the home of the bride September 4th, Presiding Elder H. W. King of this district officiating. Both principals are graduates of the State Agricultural college, the bride of Manhattan High school and the groom of Salina High school. They are highly esteemed in their respective communities and their hosts of friends wish them success all along life's journey. The reception complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Page was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Wesley Page, three miles east of Eskrudge, on the evening of Sept. 5 Every feature of the brilliant affair was a decided success. The yard was daily set of by a hundred varicolored Japanese lanterns. The avenue of trees leaking from the house to the main road was fairly ablaze with Japanese lanterns and swinging lights. The interior of the house was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns, and from a well set cozy corner of rare hot house plants glorious strains of music proceeded throughout the whole evening. At 9 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Page, followed by their son and daughter in law, entered the spacious parlor, and taking the seats of honor gave signal for the beginning of the delicious four course supper which was planned served by Messrs. Joseph Page, Milton Jones and Mr. and Mrs. G A. Page. After the viands had been removed, general hand shaking and congratulations were endulged in, and it was not until the Chanticleer cleared his t. toot and crowed for day that the guests left. Many valuable presents were received. About fifty of Waubaunsre county most respected citizens were present, representing close to 2000 acres of land. Mr. Page and father will cultivate their 300 acre farm and deal extensively in cattle. THE PLAINDEALEE extends congratulations. The out of town guests were Mrs. N R. DePriest and Mary K. De Priest of Salina, Kan Mr. Samuel Glass of Kansas City, Mo. Miss Mary Jones or Manhattan, Mr. and Mrs. G A. Page of Topeka GALENA. KANSAS Mrs Alice Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs George Rays is very sick. Mrs I Lunkhouser and grandson, Fld Pexeter have returned home from Fister Spring, where they went to visit their children to N.R. London Mr. Dilly Mishaw and Mrs. M. Mac meet in Poster two days bet work at a farm. The entreatment given Tuesday o mong Aug 27 at M. L. church corner little and second streets was well at told and turned out successful. Lay clothing was timely prepared and serv ed in generous style. The M. L. church, corner Wall and Jamcoin streets, give a hen barbecue lunch and Saturday evening, Aug. 27 and 31. SUB UNITY. United for mankind, his standard to raise United for trust, and sing to God praise United for help, to each other give United to help, an oppressed race to live United for purpose, united for life United for good, to combat against strife United to uphift, to encourage each day Some widow or orphan, who may fall by the way United against she, and to battle for right United to defend, each other's good name United to progress, united to gum All those that are loyal, that must not one the way Whose honour to good and live metal each day. CONSULTS A. PAWNS EARSONS LILMS Mr. M. L. Patler and daughter Dolores Lox, are in the city visiting Mr. Lox's water Mr. Nelle Gloss lost Saturday shilim Muskegee Mr. P. A. Club will meet Thursday attention with Mrs. Walter Gloss at a young vacation. Mrs. Mary Allen lost Friday for an extended visit in Kansas City, Omaha for Nella, and Council Islands, Ia. A crowd of young folks attended the runs at St. Paul last Saturday. Mr. David of City Center was a pleas ant earlier at the Clayton home this week. Girl wanted—Roy Dacea Jon Allen of Independence is visiting relatives and friends. Miss Alene Royal made a flying trip to St Paul last week. Chickens are quite uncasy—turkeys are roosting high—ducks are awful fussy—and pigs have quit the pen. Why? Conference will soon convene Mrs. Susan Walker has returned from a visit to Bixter Springs. KANSAS CITY, KAN, NOTES The chant mourn held at the Metropolitan ton Baptist church was more than a success The first city showed that all Kansas City was awake to the occasion Miss Bessy Rossum led the voun- t to success with a program that was carried out with credit t call. The crowd increased from day to day livelyly seemed to enjoy the event Among the leading characters were H. H. Vanhank, stint missionary h. H. Dashbak, lay B. B. Bell, l. H. Hammonds. These are some of the inter of the city ministers present. Aside in those the following city posters and ministers were present and added to the prominence and success. Pastors W. A. Powen, d. R. Richardson, D. B. Jackson, m. McSull, Rev. Biotech, M. G. Strackland Lathers Davis and F. Wards showed a deep interest throughout the week. Rev. W. R. Carter of Weston Sussex, gave a rare treat to the present on Friday night. The pre- sident was at his best and gave an address that will long be remembered. Lishop grant was on hand and spoke upon the subject. Some of the Pro- blems that Continent the American Peo- ple He spoke for an hour or more, holding his audience almost spellbound. Among other questions he spoke of the tumor and labor and capital. But he thought that there is no one question but declaring that any man who would hit his people blind him to the proses the negro has made in forty years was not susceptible to reason. The lash-p speech took well and all were well pleased. On Sunday morning in the town a crowded house was pastor at the Luton Norton university I visited who preached a soul- stirring sermon from Phil 127. In the course there were many unable to get a sent as the morning sermon had been nosed over the city. Nono who heard him was disappointed as the preacher was all that had been said of him. This was general rally day. You could tell it by the look of the good members and friends. Listen for a minute! First, hear Pastor Wilson as he put forth the object of the rally. If ever in his life an earnest plea was made by him to his think, to do their whole financial ruly, it is now. Now see the leaders and members of the sixteen clubs as they take their places at the front and present their pleas. Owing to the rain the full amount was not announced. As the rally was to be carried over to the first Sunday, but the winter was enabled to find out that more than $1,200 was taken up which was used to more than $1,600 on the first Sunday. All bills did and but among those of special mention is the young Indies club, Miss Besson Bassum president also Miss Lulu Jackson, who was a club of one of the most not only half a hundred dollars. On Monday night Rev Dr Parrish gave his famous lecture on the Holy Land telling of his trip. He was encouraged by the big crowd and explained many things of interest to all On Monday night a reception was given in honor of Dr. Parrish and Pastor Wilson. After listening to an interesting program which was appropriate for the occasion the Rev. Dr. Parrish conferred the degree of doctor of divinity upon Pastor Wilson. This service was made most impressive. Both doctors were dressed in their caps and robes. We next went to the long table that had been spread before us. I will not attempt to describe all the good things, but among them were ice cream, cake, and punch. The church was decorated with rich rugs and the choice of flowers. Lace curtains were in evidence. All agreed that the church was wearing her best face. We would not overlook the fact that Mrs. Parrish and C. H. Jr. came with Dr. Parrish. Mrs. Parrish made many friends while here. All were sorry that she was compelled to leave for home so soon. The chautauqua was made permanent and is to be held annually. We hope to give the names of the officers later in Wilson and his loyal supporters are to be commended. Never in the history of state was the chautauqua move most commended with a church he had stated. But in the new time you will see other churches putting after the Metropolitan. As I believe the new movement is here properly coming to suit in much to the liking live Roy Wiseen and his associates who are doing much to uphold and for the people the culture of life which this event will need to is now being erected in our most beautiful buttons. The new tool used is white stone. OTTAWA ITEMS Quite a few visitors stopped over on route on the heavily lined extension from Kansas City to Oklahoma and waved points Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. Cityborne went to Lawrence Saturday on a visit to relatives and friends. Rev. Jas. L. Washington returned from Kansas City via Owatonnae Saturday evening. He has recently purchased an immense gospel tent, with a seating capacity of 1,500. He and father will tour points in Oklahoma and the Indian Territory shortly holding series of meetings. Later they anticipate catering to demands for all time gospel public meetings. Autumn cleaning their services on the use of the tent may correspond with them. Once a unique marriage ceremony was performed on Saturday evening Aug. 1st at the insistence of Rev. A. Clayborne, it was the wedding of Mr. other Lawns and Mrs. Martha Clayborne, Rev. L. Washington attested. A jointous latitude is hoped for this young couple in their own matter many a fillews. Mrs. Blanche Peterson of Chumteau, but is a visitor in town at the rest of her mother, Mrs. Addie Meldon ad. George Hudson, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson has been all for two or three weeks from a swelling of feet and big hopes are entertained for his quick recovery. The first chant in响 of our race held in our city at the Metropolitan church was a success. The weather was in unusually hot but there were large crowds at night. The star nights were when the lit low church of Aunt DD and Prof Wm Carter of Lepaka and Dr C. W Prints left Lennville, Ky. spoke. The chant opuna was made a permanent affair and has A Wilson was chosen president, with seven lady vice presidents and other necessary others. Although the rally Sunday was very moment there was a great work done Mrs M. M. Matthews conducted the chant inquiring which helped to draw immense crowds to the church on Monday evening Dr Parrish lectured on his tour through the Holy Land, and the next evening continued Rew. P. A. Willen as Doctor of Divinity. After this a late well banquet was given Dr Parrish his wife and the visitors. They have several options recently but none with this one. There were flowers, palettes and forms with silver art prints on the doors and frances a net curtain at every window making the church as beautiful as a regular banquet hall. The guests were entranced with Mr. Robert Austin's delightful classical selections. The vocal solo of Mr. F. Daily until October 31st, 1907. Accepted in tourist sleepers on payment of Pullman fare; also in free chair cars. Through service on fast trains Stop overs enable you to visit Grand Canyon, Phoenix, Prescott, and many other points. Also very low rates for those seekers excursion to Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Territory points on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. ```markdown ``` Leading and Best Industrial School of the west Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and Iain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Eplendid Location, Healthful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements, write to SHELTON FRENCH, A.M., Acting Pres. Phones: Office Bell West 1423. Residence, Bell West 15 Roddick was recalled, and later a special written request was sent for him to sing again. Judge L. I. Bradley and Rev. Bowen spoke well; also Prof. King and Rev. G. Clark. Mrs. Parrish made a fine practical talk, which every mother ought to have heard Rev. G. C. Clark spoke well. Dr. Parrish in his closing remarks praised the Kansas City people for their excellence in entertaining. The menu of the banquet consisted of seven or eight kinds of choke take the most delicious punch and two kinds of ice cream. Great honor is due the committee on program, M. V. Matthews on Repition Mrs. J. H. Oliver on Refreshment Mrs. I. M. Stovall for this hour. The greatest rally was the one of the Metro-politan Chua. It is one of the bully churches of the city, but although the principal class was many risers $1,500,100. The Young Mens Club were the ones hanging in the most, $111. The pastor solicited $15 for them. The Sowing Circle, although not in the contest and not having a collection table like the clubs will donate $90 to $100 from their treasury. Mr. C Patterson gave to all the clubs, then gave $107. There were fourteen or more clubs to get $100 each. We cannot reproduce the exact amounts here, but the rally was such a success. The excavations for the foundation of a $20,000 church chute are under way. Miss May Williams, who has been real such with four is better. $25.00 Sant Fe Daily until Oct. Accepted in tourist service Pullman fare; also in f Through service on the enable you to visit Gr Prescott, and many oth Also very low rate cursing to Oklahoma, and Louisiana Territory p Tuesday of each month WESTER Qu The Great Education DEPARTMENTS:--T Leading and Best courses Classical, College, Prepara Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrument including piano, organ and harp (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carp and Book Binding, Business Courts and Typewriting, Tailoring, Drama Sewing, Cooking, Laundering Gardening. SHELTON FRI Phones: Office Mrs. J. G. Branch is better and will go to Excelsior Springs soon. Bishop Grant preached to a vast audience at the A. M. H. Church Sunday. Mrs. B. J. Fry is improving. The First Baptist Church gave a successful picnic at Trotter's Grove. Rav. G. McNeal's Church gave a very pleasant picnic at Washington Park. The Union Sunday Schools will have a fun outing at Leavenworth Soldiers' Home this week. Mrs. Julia Robinson, who has been sick, is better. The Eighth Street Baptist Church held its regular anniversary recently. Miss Violeta Robinson, who attends the school at Schoen is at the city. Mrs. I. Brown is away on a vacation of a month and will visit Hope and Oklahoma. Mrs. Belle Caron wife of the Justice or Lawyer County, and a great wheat raiser, visited Mrs. M. C. Matthews recently. Mr. Ralph Johns is better. Miss Olivia Lewis is impaired. J. W. Voohie's Restauran I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS Give me a share of your trade. 00 California $25.00 October 31st, 1907. at sleepers on payment of on free chair cars. in fast trains Stop overs Grand Canyon, Phoenix, other points notes for homesekers ex- Lux, New Mexico, points on the 1st and 3rd month UNIVERSITY , Kansas. tion for Kansas and Normal, Sub-Normal and State N RN UNIV Quindaro, Kansas National Institution for K -Tueological, College, Normal, Sub-Nor st Industrial Scho Advantages aratory, Normal,ental and Vocal), Harmony, Drawing Eplend Good Influen Eplendid Location, I Good Influences and Thorough Eplendid Location, Healthful Climate, Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information Dreesmaking and ing. Farming and For other write RENCH, A. M., Office Bell West 1423. Residence, Bel For terms, prices and address, write to ,A.M.,Acting Residence,Bell West 15 For terms, prices and al. inducements other, write to T. L. KING. Agent Colored People's day at the auditorium Sunday, September 22nd. Every aged person over 50 will be granted special privileges. Let everyone attend; don't forget the date, Emancipation Day, Sept. 22. WHAT HE WOULD DO. Goldières Course in Event of His Be- 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. K. 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. Scott 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 alms, the old padre came down on them. The "boys" gathered themselves together and whipped the Mexicans off, killing quite a number of the padre's command. His own loss was insignificant; one killed and three wounded. "Surprised you, oh!" queried Scott. "Yes; we were not expecting him." "Where were your piglets?" "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 sleepy?" "Shoot the first man that waked me up," was the cool reply. Photographs Th. price at my Studio comp, but the work is not the best class. Why pa- c e in enormous price in same capital work can be secured, or ONE- 12 and one VERSITY, Kansas and the West Normal and State Normal. and Location, Healthful Climate, Faces and Thorough Teachers. Acting Pres. I West 15 # NOTICE. SPRINGBIELD, MO. Mrs. Lucy Hall and daughter, Susie, after a stay of two weeks departed Sunday for their home in Denver. They were called to be at the bedside of Miss Lena Hall who has since died. Mrs. Flora M'Kissick after a few days visit in the city, returned to her home in St. Joseph. Mr. Bruce, wife and daughters, Misses Mable and Edith, after an extended trip to several points including Princeton, St. Louis and Louisville, returned home express themselves as having had an enjoyable trip. The Womans Literary and Music: I club enjoyed their usual annual outing. These outings are looked forward to with a degree of anticipation, but this proved to be one of the greatest treats in the club's history. They went in a body in vehicles to Crystal Cave, a distance of about eight miles. After having spent a delightful day, the jolly party returned to the city as the sun was setting. Rev. Dorsey and wife have always been well wishers of the Womens Literary and Musical club and enteetained them royally at their regular monthly meeting. The club has been entertained in succession by Mesdames Sadie Chamberlain, Nettie Young and Smiley. Mrs. Sallie M'Cracken will be hostess next week. The members will study the lives of Taylor and Cooper. L. M. Cooper and William L. Hayden will leave in a few days for Lawrence to attend K. U. Mrs. Sophronia Daynee Nearguard, after an absence of three years, returned on a visit accompanied by her grandmother. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Hall and wife in their bereavement over the loss of their daughter, Miss Paulina. NORTH TOPEKA. Mocedono Tabernacle No 93 is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mrs Ida M. Jordan, H. P. They never grow tired of trying to do good. Hester Cornish, Q. M., of Macedona Tabernacle has been very ill at her home, 912 North Western Ave., since Aug. 1. Mrs. Virgil Chaptmen, of Denver is visiting her parents, A. V. Cuatman and Mrs. S. J. Cornell. The Twelve Star club met Monday with Mrs Ida M. Jordan. About twenty-seven members were present and after the regular routine of business the club was addressed by Mrs. Jordan, the president, after which a delightful repast was served. All had a delightful time. The club met Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Grey, 1211 Quincy street. All had a delightful time. The Twelve Star club gave a delightful entertainment Friday of last week at the home of Mrs. Ida Jordan, 903 Western Ave. Macedonia Tabernacle is progressing nicely and in a few months will have their handsome two-story brick building paid for. They intend conducting a business in the building. Mrs. Anna Austin, Burlingame, was the guest of Mrs. Robert Jordan Sunday. All the Johnson and wife were visiting friends in Senea last week. Monroe Birser was up from St. Joe last week, visiting his mother. Joseph and Ned Tillery, of Senea, attended the Knights and Lakers gathering Saturday night. Mr. Sanders Smith and wife have moved to Senea. Marr (d, September 3rd, Senea, Kansas, Miss Fay Brewer of this place, and Samuel, Martin, of Holton, Kans. J. E. Johnson and wife were visiting relatives in Frankfort and attending the street fair this week. Rev. Harris preached a very fine sermon here last Sunday, to a good crowd. Mrs. Walter Johnson, of Kansas City, Mo., is here, writing the families of Will and Wiley Baird. She will be remembered as Miss Cort Baird, and her many Centralia friends welcome her. WEIR, KAN. Mrs. J. R. Davis is still sick. Sister Elmons seems to be mending a little. The baby of Joseph Burgen and wife, which was born on the 2nd, died on the the 31 and was buried on the 41. Rev. S. A. Norris of Kansas City. Mo., filled the rostrum all day on the 8th at St. John Baptist church Five happy souls were baptized by Rev. Norris, at No. 18, at 3 p. m. He was assisted by Rev. C. A. Holt of Muncogee, and Rev. Charles Knapper of Kansas City. Rev. Holt is here in the interest of Red Bird, I. T., and preached on the night of the 9th. Rev. Barclay, A. M. E. preacher, is preparing to meet the Annual Conference Sept. 24th at Parsons. All members get your $1 money. G. W. Baker arrived here on the 7th from Jolol and is the guest of Mrs. L. T. Taylor and grandma Baker. The Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Circle has its meeting every Friday night. There was a good crowd out on the 6th. The subject was, "Would you like to see your life lived by some one else?" The lesson, Praims av, 120, was taught by Mrs. M. J. Anderson, after which all retired to Mrs. L. Washington's, where ice cream and cake were spread Mrs. Roger Perguson, Press.; Mrs. Essy Crawford, Sec. KANSAS ITY NOTES. Rev. Samuel Bacote, of the 2nd Baptist church, was the recipient of the $50 gold headed cane, over Rev. Joseph Peck, of Allen Chapel, in the contest of selling the most tickets by congregations, for the Blind Boone concert on last Friday evening. Lawyer Calloway and Miss Jones, the adopted daughter of Mr. John Lange, the Negro capitalist of Kansas City, Mo., were married on last Tuesday evening, Sept. 10th. May they live long and happy. Mrs. N. B. Williams and W. L. Whibby and wife spent a short vacation at Eleming and Excelsior Springs, Mo., returning last week. J. J. Robinson, express and baggageman, has lately purchased valuable property in Ind. Territory, and will leave soon to visit the same. Miss Virginia Munc, formerly bookkeeper at Western University, and S. M. Price of this city, were married in Independence, Tuesday afternoon, August 24th. They are at home to their friends at 130s Vine street. A host of friends with them pete and happiness. School opened at Western University last Monday with an unusually large increase of new students. All inductions point to one of the biggest year's work set in the history of the institution. The new building now being erected will not be completed for several weeks, a brick famine having set in. The new quarters of the Business Course department, including its new feature, the Students' Penny Savings Bank, are something fine in beauty and arrangement. The object is to fit students to all positions in the 33 banks of the National Negro Business League and others in process of formation. All departments are ready for aggressive work and push and snip in getting the results expected. William Hester, an enterprising student at Quadro, has built a small store adjoining the campus, and opened for business. The student patronize him loyalty. Misses Mable Vaughn nl Willa BOB KOSS, Pres. ARTHUR HARRIS, Bee AL. ROBJERS, Business Mgr., Home 'Phone 729 Main Bell 'Phone 4114 Main OLYMPIC CLUB, 66 WEST FIFTH STREET Kansas City, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Chas. Smith ..... Sam Varbrough N. C. Pearman ..... Ed Tipton James Springles ..... Al Reynolds William Kelly ..... Ben Lewis Modern, convenient. Centrally located The Albany Hotel SANFORD W. KING, Prop. Rates $5 to $7 per week. Spec arrangements for U.S. Home Phone No. 10 ENGLISH SPRINGS MO Glenn, stenographers, are employed in the office of Hueston and Callow- way, colored attorney. Miss Mable Montgomery and Mr. Armstrong, of Clayborne and Armstrong, colored grocers, were joined in holy matrimony this week.. Public school opened Monday, with hosts of new faces. Kansas City, Kans., schools will open next Monday. The impetus given to educating the Negro youth by recent national conventions in Kansas this summer is very noticeable. The Emancipation celebration by Douglass Hospital at Booker Washington Park, Sept. 24th, will be treated to a speech by Hon. Chester I. Long, Senator of Kansas. Scores of lesser lights will hold forth in brilliant and impressive oratory on that occasion. Last Sunday afternoon the First Baptist church held its annual rally and a large crowd attended, Rev. Bowren raising a large sum. Wayman Ward, graduate of the Sumner High school of Kansas City, Kaw., and oldest son of Rev A. M. Ward, is now a clerk in the Wyandotte Drug Store. Such wise recognition of our talented young men will cause others to attain to the degree of worth of this commendable young gentleman. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Daisy Denman, Paintuff. vs Perry A. Denman, Delentant. The State of Kansas to Perry A. Dermann You will take notice that you have been sued by Daisy Denman, in the District Court of Showee County, Kansas, in the above entitlement action, and that you must answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in said cause on or before the 27th day of September, A D 1907 or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be ordered against you accordingly for divorce in favor of the plaintiff and for such other and further relief as equity may require. R L THOMAS [SEAL] Clark District Court ARTHUR J BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff First published August 16th, 1907 PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas. State of Kansas to Branson D. Scott: You are hereby notified that you have been sued for divorce by Myrtle Scott in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and you must answer the petition filed by her on or before the 27th day of September, 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment for a divorce and care and a suit of Lava Scott will be rendered to you. MYRITT SCOTT [SLAT] Paint to Attest. R. L. THOMAS Clerk District Court First published August 16th, 1907 In the District Court of Blawnee County, ty, Kansas I. A SMITH, Plaintiff, 18. C. H. MARTIN, ANNIE M. MARTIN, W. H. BOARDMAN, and MRS. — BOARDMAN, Wife of W. H. Boardman, Defendants. The above named defendants will hereby take notice that they have been sued in the above curtied court in the above action, by the aforesaid plaintiff, and must answer the plaintiff's petition, in the above curtied action, on or before the 6th day of September, A. D. 1907, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against them as prayed for therein, for the sum of a20000, with interest thereon from ..The Topeka.. Industrial and Educational Institute Practical Training of Negro Youth. A School for Christiau Training. THE SOLDIERS Western Tuskegee A GROUP OF Departments A GROUP OF CADETS—Um 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, Principal DRAWER M, n. R. CARTER, Principal the 27th day of October, A. D. 1000, 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 with Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Sine (9) on Irving Street, in Auburndale Addition to the City of Topeka, and ordering that the said real estate be sold according to law to pay said judgment and forever barring and foreclosing any right, title, interest, estate or equity of redemption they or either of them may have or claim to have in said promises LIE MUNROE AND GLO A. KLINE, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest R. L. THOMAS, Clerk of the District Court By HANNIE C. RASEN, Deputy. (Seal) Last published July 26, 1907 TOUSSAINT L'OUVREIRE. LIE MUNROE AND GLO A. KLINE, Attorneys for Plaintiff. THOMAS, Part of the District Court NIE C. RASEN, Deputy. published July 26, 1907 SAINT LOUVERIULE. This soldier, statesman and army with a mere handful of men held at bay sixty ships and 30,000 trained soldiers—the flower of the French army and navy. Wendell Phillips pronounced Toussaint the greatest general the world has produced Pictures of this great Negro, and of all eminent colored people sold by The Colored American Novelty Co., P O drawer, 2218. Washington, D C. Agents wante For First Class Rooms and Lodging When in Pueblo, Colo. Stop at B. W. Shelton's Kooming House. 40 Lampke Street; three blocks from the Union Depot. He can be found at the gate of the depot M.D.Lawrie, M.D.Lawrie, Tailor and cleaner Suits and Trousers made to Order PANTS $4.50 to $12 SUITS $15 to $45 212 FRANCIS ST., ST. JOSEPH, MO. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS FRANCIS St. ST. JOSEPH, MO. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Head protect for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 806 SOUTH MAIN STREET SOUTH MAIN STREET Principal M. W. FRE DRAWER M. TOPEKA, KANSAS F. J. Weaver, Mg'r. Mrs. F. Bonded by the Metropohtan Surety Co. Get Busy If The Afro-American We are sending hundreds of excellent positions in and out of the city. We are Headquarters for Reliable women coming to Kansas City should always have a demand for competent connection, and can accommodate you. 24 HELP NEXT TO ALL WHEN TRANSPORTATION Main Since 1919 at Gee Sh Branch Office No. 1, 1505 E We are sending hundreds of competent colored men and women good positions in and out of the city. We are Headquarters for Reliable Negro Help. Colored men and women coming to Kansas City should come direct to our office, as we always have a demand for competent help. We have a Hotel in connection, and can accommodate you until you get a situation. HELP SENT TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WHEN TRANSPORTATION FAILSINISHED. Main Since 15th Ave. Gee Street HOME THOMAS MAIN ST Branch Office No. 1, 1505 E. 18th St National Life Insurance The Knights of Protec Authorized to do business State, We issue policies from create a reserve fund to accident benefits while V. l. United States should carry benched. P. C. T. New and S Hand Good National Negro Life Insurance Co. The Knights @ Ladies Protection Authorized to do business under the laws of the State, We issue policies from $75 to $1,000. We create a reserve fund to in to members. Sick and accident benefits while live. Every Negro in the United States should carry a policy with us and be benefited. 0. J. JOHNSON Propriator. Phone 860. 411 N WASHING H. I. Wilson of Middletown was the assistant to the real estate of Red Bird town Mrs. James Perry was visiting in Law ington last Sunday. by Tailoring Department Advantages Thoroughness. Every Student a trade. High moral tone attention to care and training Military discipline. Strong Mut EXPENSES REASONABLE utility to work. Endorsed by EVERY denomination. Catalogue. 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. V. FREEMAN, Ass't Prin. KANSAS, 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. sy If You Want Work American Employment Agency Get Busy If You Want Work Afro-American Employment WILL GET YOU A JOB are sending hundreds of competent colored men positions in and out of the city. Headquarters for Reliable Negro Help. Colored coming to Kansas City should come direct to our office a demand for competent help. We have a duty and can accommodate you until you get a situation HELP NEEDED ALL PARTS OF THE CITY TRANSPORTATION PATRINISHED. Since 1918 See Gee Street HOUSE THOMAS Office No. 1, 1505 E. 18th St. hundreds of competent colored men and women out of the city. For Reliable Negro Help. Colored men and City should come direct to our office, as we for competent help. We have a Hotel in immediate you until you get a situation. TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY PATRNISHED. Gee Street HOME THORN MAIN ST 1, 1505 E. 18th St. HOME THORN MAIN ST NY, MO. National Negro Insurance Co., Rights & Ladies Protection to do business under the laws of the policies from $75 to $1,000. We had to in to members. Sick and while you live. Every Negro in the would carry a policy with us and, be KANSAS CITY. National Negro Insurance the Knights @ Ladies Protection Authorized to do business under the laws of We issue policies from $75 to $1,000. a reserve fund to in to members. Sick benefits while you live. Every Negro in States should carry a policy with us an ited. ew and Second and Goods ew and Second and Goods Furniture, Stoves, Second Hand Clothing, Gas Fitting, Etc., bought, sold and exchanged. We do Gas Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- All Work Guaranteed. 880. 411 N WASHINGTON AVE., IOLA WASHINGTON AVE., IOLA, KAS James Harn is reported to be very 1. I work HIGGINSVILLE, MO What we do, we do Well. Mrs. F.J. Weaver, Mg'r. Female Dep't Reference: Missouri Saving Bank. J. W. ANDERSON Plumber. the first of the term we have here center of that spring, who was in the city last week. THE PLAINDEALER PUB., CO. 112 East Seventh Street NICK CHILES, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail $1.00 six Months by mail $1.00 Three months by mail $0 Entered at the Postoffice at Topkane Second Class Mail Master A TV news editor who had been handed a lemon by three of his subscribers sent each one of them a card bearing the following inscription: "To three of my delinquent subscribers. One of them said: I will pay Saturday night if I live. He's dead. Another said, "See you tomorrow" He's blind. Still another said I hope to pay you this week, or go to hell.' He's gone." WE WANT a series of good articles on truck gardening, farming, stock and poultry raising. The Negro agriculturists are the backbone of the race, and in order to encourage others along these lines, we desire contributions from those experienced along these lines. "My Experience in Market Gardening," by Robert Turner which appeared in these columns last week was an excellent explanation of what thrift and energy can do. Out of this splendid article will come much good as we have already received numerous requests to repeat it this week which we gladly do. In contributing articles on these topics please observe the following rule: Write plain and legible and on one side of paper. Get down to the point, and don't take a half column to explain what could be told in twenty lines. Don't write on but one subject, if its poultry raising, discuss nothing else. Limit articles to about two and one-half columns. We visited in Columbus, Kas., last week and found some of the race doing well. This is the seat of Cherokee county, and an excellent class of white and colored people dwell here in peace and harmony. Hewey Caldwell, who has lived here for twenty-one years is a native of Nashville, Tenn., and has been employed at the brick yards for over twenty years, and owns good property besides lead and zinc lands in Galena. Wm. Smith, the cement and concrete contractor is doing fine work and has a nice business Prof. Win. Jackson, formerly of Topeka is principal of the schools. He is growing in wisdom by raising hogs during vacation. J. D. Officer is one of the town's most progressive young men and is accumulating something for a rainy day. Geo. Wilson, ex-probate judge is a fine fellow, and loves to see the Negro given a square deal. The people of his county are with him and we look for him to land something good. In Waubaunsee and adjoining counties. See or write WESLEY PAGE, Eskridge, Kansas. In referring specially to the plans that should have the dominating influence over our political and financial ordinance, which I believe to be more capable of affording us the real strength that we are so badly in need of, I especially recommend a strict adherence to the formulation of a more permanent organization. These are facts that cannot be overlooked with safety. All business and professional men recognize the importance of strong organizations. It would be as a presumptuous sinner to discourage, object or give silence to its promotion. But to get at the best results all such organizations must necessarily be carried on upon a purely business basis in order to benefit the race, which we appreciate must be done. Let us now well, sow good deeds, select good ground to plant the chosen grains. A thing planted spouts, thrives and mutines. It is to risked by the natural life, or the chief organization of creation nature. So it will be by the works we do. It is much desired then by all that are concerned materially and spiritually as given to the well being of the race, that the makers analyze judiciously and with careful scrutiny is to their authority and applications, conduction and the general dispensations through such local and grand aggregate bodies. The value of any body of men organized is shown by its general results. Negroes should depart from petty pomponerism and resort to a little more judgment regarding their rights and the strange feeling existing among us affecting us as a race, tending to retrogression. No race of people, or persons, or individuals ever rise higher than their thoughts. It is thought at the bottom, and is the basis of all action whether for good or evil, and is always illustrated by the acts. All deeds are generated by thought. Will determines and is the initiative in supplying final results. There are no results that come, or will come, to Negroes that were not prior in thought and premeditation. If then has not proved to be much fruit to the race it is because of prior thought adverse to the correct channels that ought to lead to success, but has been thwarted by incorrect attribution of principles, wild reckless judgment, and the utter displacement of abstract powers. When we begin to see the real necessity of planning and organizing properly, transacting business judiciously with a little more honesty toward each other, God will invigorate our vitals, encircle our strengths and crown our efforts with much more abundant success. I'A1111. The chief cause of failure in all aggregate bodies, and of individuals and undertakings, is generated in procrastination, faithlessness and evil contemplations and vacillating qualities. But I may to you, contemplate rightly and cultivate faith in your ability to carry them into effect, remembering that all things are possible with God, and never give up, and succeed will crown very short time through such desires. It was faith in Jesus Christ chosen and Peter on the sea from drowning. It was faith in Christ that saved the woman who touched the hem of his garment. The blind man by the wayside that called for 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. Lactinda Johnson, of Fish Creek, Wis, writes: "I suffered for fourteen (14) years with irregularity, causing great pain. At last I tried Cardul, and now I am cured." At all druggists, in $1 bottles. him had faith and was made to see though he was born blind. It was faith that saved Isaac when Abraham was in the act of offering him up as sacrifice to God. It was the faith of Abraham that saved Lot and his kindred in Sodom at the city of Gomorrah. And the same instrument resurrected the dry bones of the Israelites through the prophesy of Ezekiel. It is a powerful vehicle to ride upon, and a safe conveyor. The effectiveness of the race depends largely upon its moral attitude and spiritual strength. In an issue of the "Washington Bee" I stated, that the practice of evil thinking would, in course of time, have a more hurtful effect upon the race. To be just as a spiritual practice is an indispensable shelter to prepare at very little expense. Just think how unjust it is to require of any man that which if required of you would not do you justice. These doctrines are the only hope for the race, from the fact that no race of people can die from servile without conforming to laws that have been taught concerning the will of God. Seeing the critical conditions that naturally surround the race, it is highly important to refrain from the game of hoodwinking, artifice alizing efforts that simply bring in their train flowers like the magic Negroes Gett By buying lots in the ne RED Negroes Getting Wealthy! By buying lots in the new NEGRO town, RED BIRD, I. T! Why not U? --- Real Estate has made an investment. Absolutely safe, so hands, won't run away; forced development of this fine farm gas and timber. Court house, Industrial College already local business enterprises growing for Why not make YOUR Quit dreaming, and got back to table in value. Photo resale stallment plan = 00 deposit. Get in now, and grow up with Deed and perfect Abstract of everywhere are buying. Are opportunity and grasp it. It deposit to day, and select last moton free. Delay is latil ALBERT Real Estate has made more rich men than any other investment. Absolutely safe, sound and sure, wont die on your hands, won't run away; forced to increase in value with the development of this fine farm river land, deposits of coal, oil, gas and timber. Court house site, railroad depot, and A.M.E. Industrial College already located here. Residents increasing, business enterprises growing fast. Why not make YOUR MONEY work for you? Quiet dreaming, and get hold of the land, will double and table in value. Choose residence and business lots sold on installment plan $0.00 deposit down, and $1.00 per week. Get in now, and grow up with this hustling town. Warranty Dedal and perfect Abstract of Title with each lot. No cross everywhere are buying. Are YOU prudent enough to see this opportunity and grasp it? If you mean business, send $5.00 deposit to day, and select host lots remaining. Further infor mation free. Delay is lattt ALBERT ROSS Authorized Sales Agent, Furnished Rooms 50e Up. Meals 50 Cents Up. The Mt., Clemens Hotel and Mineral Bath House House owned and conducted by a C resorts in the United States. GEO. I. HUTCHIN 48 WELTS STREET GEO. I. HUTCHINSON, Proprietor, 48 WELTS STREET MT.CLEMENS, MICH Western University, mars, that a repulsive wish and become but a memory and a dire, faint hope of what might be real. I want you to love that timid apprehension which prompts you to think that there is no hope for the race. I would that you drive away the phantom that whispers to you that you cannot govern yourself. I want you to resent such advice from any one. Cling to every right you have; grasp every opportunity that offers hope. Down with evil, deceit, crime and deba. chery. Be their perpetual enemy, to conquer and subdue. Show the neighbors in your locality how you can be a man of your word. Disrespect any man who cannot sustain his word under favorable conditions. THE TRUST BUSINESS Is not a proper business for the Negro to discuss, especially at the present. Two-thirds of the wild clam rers and infuriated trust reformers if examined would be found to contain the element that is arbitrary to the advancement of the Negro race. They fan the fire of this question to hold the attention of the public when writing the very thing we know our rights are. We shall be contented to present to you the reasons, notwithstanding the fact that our interests are more intimately and financially, are so interwoven into the affairs of our country that the substance of the foregoing suggestion is left for a careful conjecture, and is best served at any time or place where it is required and would seem appropri- ting Wealthy! ew NEGRO town, BIRD, I. T! Why not U? more rich men than any other in- round and sure, wont die on your to increase in value with the de- river land, deposit of coal, oil, site, railroad depot, and A.M.E. nited here. Residents increasing, fast. MONEY work for you? old of the land, will double and nance and business lots sold on in- out down, and £1,00 per week, in this hastling town. Warranty of Title with each lot. No rose VOL president enough to see this if you own business, send £5,00 lots remaining. Further infor T ROSS 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. Climens in the future for their health and treatment of Recumism. It is the only Hotel and mineral Bath Colored Man at any of the health Write for Special Rates. NSON, Proprictor, MT.CLEMENS, MICH Box 725, Quindaro, Kansas. ate. The subject of correct organization of the race will not be rightfully attained until the leaders find time enough to consult the entire race regarding representation to these, so-called, National bodies. They are not, and could not be representative bodies at the present from the fact that they have self-constructed authority, so to speak. The best idea and the only proper mode to proceed, is to call a primary election in all the cities in the states, counties, and of the entire states wherein the colored voter resides. Organize and elect candidates and committeemen and representatives for some Grand Lodge to be organized. Then the representation is of the people, by the people and for the people, and is not selfconstructed. No party or parties is bound to any agreement that he or they is not a party to the contract. Hence it is well proven that the race at the present has no representative Grand Body point. There are thousands that have never been apprised of any of the movements of any of the so-called Grand Bodies until some illuminating art ornament springs up, for the sharing of some unknown representative Council, who seem to be representing the majority with out their consent or in knowing of the previous agitation. I want these facts well considered and not construed to be unjust criticism. It is not criticism, it is chastisement and is for the benefit of those in defense and those in offenses. Lay aside penny wisdom and take the pound measure. Stop pursuing the shadow and go after the substance. Don't be full foolish posing to be wise. There is a chief certainty that if we do not put forward the correct efforts for selfdefense that good results will come horribly and very painfully slow. The remedy by which the race's destiny is hanging seems remote, but the dawn of the slow, dull, morning, that has brought with it tidings of misery, calumny, and morbid restlessness, and convulsing many a bright hope with anonymous dark deeds, contriving to subdue and suppress, crush and defeat, is now rapidly vanishing. It is being supplanted with bright hope, chastity, virtue and grace, at bid fair to lead to the real triumph of the true situation and a cornerstone of the long unrevealed coming success and the real worship of the true cause that is so rapidly developing into that which is surely to come—Negro selfgovernment. The dawn of new hope is greeted as a pleasant factor, cherished like unto a new bride, but it is that which has been a puzzle and a conundrum for more than a half century. Leaders of note, possessing great constructive ingenuity, combining noble talents with abilities untold, were not lacking in stimulus of novelty, or leadership oratory; nor were they deprived of the achievement of the knowledge of rhetoric. Stage thunder has been a most popular device, evincing and philosophizing on ethics and nowsing broadest the logic of popular clamor. Great strategy and tactful generalship have been brought into play. There have risen like phantoms, grants, heroes and vague gods, yet all are sinking into obscurity that was left to stimulate the race to heal and lasting success. Israel shall have his reward. I am come knocking at every egro's door; some bidden, some unbidden. Some will love me, some will hate me. Some shall say, Come. Some will say, Go. Some shall shutter, and others will mutter. Sec, then, the final outcome of the Negro's efforts for the real hope for American life. Illegal amalgamation—that is the terrible and deadly dragon, sapping future posterity's rights, covering the future with an abhorrable black veil. It has called our virtue a perpetual childhood, but will, in the unseen but fast approaching day be the into all one sin that the Angle, later and has handled days, a monster, for with him he bounds me real that we cannot pass. Now times demand new things. The method that have been pursued must pass into night, and new methods brought into action, thus closing the unreal into reality. Hear and take heed before the darkness is upon you and the evil days draw nigh, for some distant morning I will depart and come no more; then you may seek me but I cannot be found. Take hold now, I ask you in the name and cause of posterity, and do that which is at your command to defend your rights at least one time in a generation. Show to the world how loyal and true you are capable of being to each other and to those who have made great sacrifices to defend you. Every Negro should make ready and go to the polls as a unit in support of J.B. Foraker for President. Brand those as enemies that do not support him. Carry the battle to the doors of every Negro hater, encouraging and supporting every man that encourages and supports the cause of the race. We should be with the political instrument as Sampson, who stood amazed at his works, an I said: "Thousands upon thousands, heaps upon heaps, with the jawbone of an an I have slain." We want our victimes to be typified of such as Fillimin, who represents the Great Red Dragon, who is usually used man picture God and also is Pharaoh of Egypt. Vardimon, who represents God persecuating the saints of God, and is once struck in conviction. The Admireration, who resides in Belfast and is Dumai, is the himsung on the wall. They are fast to face with, "Me are, token, upharsin." They are seen in the balance red to mind wanting. Their kingdom is divided and will be delivered to the Medes and Persians—Foraker's administration in 1905. God, who has said, Vengeance is mine, has put the instrument of protection under the divine right of the United States Constitution, by human and superhuman efforts, for the race to accept and not reject. He who would be free must strike the first blow. Now, throw aside morbid superstition; collect for yourselves intelligent sensations that traverse the universe, establishing formidable armies at the threshold of fate of every rational individual, families and great combined, aggregate and counsel dated bodies of the globe. It offers to you the impregnable gift of the affinity and universality of Christian sympathy, that the divine Creator expressly designed and anticipated should be utilized for wholesome use, contriving to maintain and support that so he willked. It is the same instrument that formed the spirit of those pioneers at the establishment and formation of the first colony in that dingy colon at Plymouth, off Cape Cod. That by pennning that sacred instrument and an emblem of freedom, released social, political and financial energy that seemed remote and inimovable. It wrote the Declaration of Independence and a mancipation Proclamation, unheated the sword of Grant. It gave Christus Attuus as exemplified martyr. Douglas, is a formidable construction of great human wisdom. Washington is a wonderful chief exponent of free, unlimited impregnable and computable industrial education. It trained the guns of Dewey at Manilla Bay, on one May day. It invigorated and stimulated the wonderful charge up San Juan hall, that was that which saved President Roosevelt's life and gave him his unappreciated authority upon his present throne. It found in J. B. Foraker a chief exponent and champion of human rights. Like multum in parvo, its wonderful works seem to be a perpetual contrivance, bringing great a blessments in its train. It has hewn mighty mountains into plains. It has raised a myriad of valleys and smooth plains to great pumycles. The same spirit of hope, chance and opportunity. I ambition continuity, tenacity of purpose, promptness and above all, virtue and truth and truth are offered the race. Accept it and be made whole. It was birthed in solitude, meditation, and strengthened by concentration and careful deliberation. C. O. Mathen of 109 W. Laurent street is quits ill. "The Bachelor's Revrie" at Cumberland Presbyterian church. Mr. Frank Ford is seriously ill at his home, 922 Topeka avenue. Miss Willa Smith, one of our staff, is numbered among the sick this week Vera and Arline Davidson visited their father in Kansas City last week Mr. Fred Newman of Kansas City is visiting his mother on the North side. Miss Annabell Radford has returned from a pleasant trip to Colorado Springs Mr. Oden and father, successful farmers near Grantville, report their stock doing n'celv. Mrs. Susie Carney entertained about fifteen at her home in honor of her sisters in law. Mrs Susie Dobson and son of Nashville, Tenn., are visiting her sister, Mrs. E Dobson. Miss Mattie Ball and little brother of Tuscaloosa, Ala. are visiting their cousin, Mrs. Henry King. Miss Julia Chiles returned home Sunday, after spending a week with her sister in Kansas City. Mrs. Mayme Payne of Albuquerque, N. M. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bettie Patterson. Mr. E. Gilbert of Manhattan is in the city attending the races. He is the guest of Mrs. M. Bryant. Watch for the characters of The Bachelor's Reverie for the benefit of the Cumberland Presbyterian church Miss Galena Matheny, who has been visiting v. r. Johnson of Grand Island, Nebr., returned home this week Stonestreet and Hamilton, undertakers, have just purchased a large number of caskets from Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. John M. Wright left Tuesday for Kansas City to visit her sister, Mrs. Leon Jordan, who is quite ill. Mrs. Dennis Ray left Tuesday for a three weeks' visit with friends in Burlington, Garnett, Ft. Scott and Kansas City. Miss Zephyr Archer of Menoken and Mr. Walter Jones of Atchison were guests of Miss Walter Crockett this week. Mr. Ira Smith, who is employed in the erection of a building in Hutchinson, was in Topeka last week visiting friends. Missen Ann and Florence Foster of Carbondale re guests of Miss Lulu Odell, who entertained in their honor Saturday. Miss Mary Woltridge entertained at dinner complimentary to Mrs J. V. Chapman and Mrs A. A. Bledsoe of Denver. Colo Miss Laura Harlan, after spending several weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. O. A. Taylor, returned to Kansas City teach school. Prof. and Mrs W. R Carter of the Western Tuskegee are the parents of a fine baby girl. Professor has almost a school of his own. Miss Minnie Howell was in Topeka Wednesday, en route to Kansas City, Kansas, where she is teaching in the High school. Mrs. John S. Holerman of Chicago, Ill. (formerly Miss Stella Fleming of this city.) and baby are visiting her mother, Mrs. T. Hughes, 634 Hancock street Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barnes of Hutchinson, who lost their little child some weeks ago, are now residing in this city with her mother, Mrs. Ellen Slaughter. Miss Lulu Hill of Pittsburg Pa., who is ill at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davis, is slowly improving under the skillful nursing of Miss Clara B. Wiley. WANTED-At once, a colored pharmacist Must be registered in the state of Kansas. Address, Miss Martha Bledsoe entertained this week complimentary to Mrs. A. A. Bledsoe of Denver, Colo., who is visiting her mother Mrs. Bettie Pennington on the North Side. Hon. T. W. Bell of Leavenworth is visiting Miskogee and other points in the territory in the interest of his chents, and also to look over some of his recent purchases of farm land. FOR SALE--A nice bakery doing good business. This a chance for some colored baker to invest. The Price reasonable. For particulars address THE PLAINDEALER. Mrs. R. L. Skarece and son, Richard, have returned from Chicago, after a three weeks visit as the guest of Mrs. L. Manning. She reports a pleasant visit and met many Topekans who are doing nicely. Mrs. Lilian Mitchell of St. Joseph, Mo. was called suddenly to Topeka Tuesday, to attend her sister, Mrs. Frances Slaughter, who is seriously ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. E, Harrold, 108 Monroe. Misses Amanda Gudgell and Mary Steed will take an extended trip to the coast, visiting the following points: Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco, to be gone a month. Matthew Rhodes of Terre Haute, Ind. is in the city to take a place as cook at the Copeland hotel. Mr. Rhodes is a very pleasant young man and will make many friends here. He is a member of the Baptist church. Mr Horace Willis was married last week to a beautiful young lady of St. Louis. His many friends in Topeka join with The Prairie Faire in good wishes for the future. They will live at Hutchinson, where Mr Willis is employed to erect a large building. A party was given Saturday evening at the residence of Mrs. Lynch Bush in honor of the birthday of her sister, Miss Jamie G. Allen The time was enjoyably spent in playing games. Refreshments were abundantly served. Out of town guests were Mrs. Ringro of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Ellen Lee of Kansas City, Kansas. Grand Master Rev. Joseph Smith of Coffeville, visited Topoka where he met many of his brother lodge men. He also met Professor Perkey, professor of four colleges, who was born and reared in Bird Bottom, Va., and is also a member of the fraternity. He was the guest of Grand Master Olney of the Western district while in Topokt. 4000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Mrs. Charles Watts and little daughter, Constance, relatives on Mrs. S. H. McCarroll, are visiting her for a few weeks enroute to Mimphis, Tenn and Holly Springs, Mimphis, where she will visit parents and relatives. Mrs. McCarroll returned with her from Colorado Springs, where she visited the past two months. Mr Thomas Mims, a successful truck grower of this city and a hard working gentleman was married last week to Mrs. Blanche Dudley, one of Kansas City's highly respected ladies. They have the best wishes of their many friend for a successful future. They will reside near Tecumseh The nighbors in a certain section are thrown into a state of embarrassment daily, while a beautiful young wife is made to feel that she is not wanted or will soon be a party to divorce proceedings and all on a court of her mother. It is not the old story of a mother in law badging her son in law good bye with a flat nomor a shower of black, but in real, he is bugged, knotted and turned out in the open while the wife looks on with envy. Queen things happen in this world. My last quarterly meeting will be held next Sunday at 3 o'clock. All are invited to be present. Presiding Elder Braxton will preach morning and evening at St. Mark's church, North Side, Rev. W. H. Housley, Pastor. Few and Elliott, two of the large merchants of Muskogee returned from Chicago, where they made a number of large purchases. They were guests of the Palmer house, one of the leading hotels of the country. This shows what successful businessmen can do. We want more men like Lew and Elliott who can stop at the Palmer house without a strait Mr. H. C. Wilson has returned from a visit to his son, Joseph, who is conducting a successful eating house in Pawhuska, I. T. Mr. Wilson highly enjoyed his visit, and on his return home, his son presented him a check for $100 for his mother, and the price of a 100 pound sack sugar for his sister and brother, Miss Ogeal and Mr. Roy Wilson who are now proprietors of Wilson's restaurant and are doing fine. FIRST AFRICAN Rev. James Alexander preached at both services. The morning sermon was from the text, "Choose ye this day whom ye will serve." The text for the evening sermon was from 2 Samuel 2:27. Rev. Moore of Great Bend and Prof. W. R. Carter occupied seats in the pulpit and assisted in conducting the morning service. The Willing Workers met Monday evening at the residence of Miss Kittie Bradshaw the club will be entertained this evening with a social at the home of Mrs. Lou Gooch, The rally takes place Sunday. The clubs have been faithfully and earnestly at work for some time past and their efforts deserve success. Rev Carr is expected to be with us Sunday. ST, JOHN A, M. L. CHURCH. The is a splendid time of the year to see if you have any fruit. Do not be afraid to examine yourselves for the reason that a faithful examination will enable you to see and correct past failures. While the days are going by." Are you helping your brother and sister with their burdent? Little words of kindness, little deeds of love are are the things that tell in the battle of life. The choir rendeted excellent music for the services of last Sabbath. The vacation weeks have been very helpful to the members of the choir in several ways. Punctuality, regularity and earnestness are the essentials to a good choir The contest, concert and entertainment between the King's Daughters and the stewardesses on last Monday evening was a splendid affair. The program was one of unusual excellence throughout. From the talent displayed it is very evident that Iopaka is well up in ability to cope with any city size in furnishing the best musical and literary entertainment for those who can appreciate good talent. The refreshments were the best to be found in the market. Everyone was well pleased. Let us take off our hats to the S. teachers; they have actually resumed attendance upon teachers, meeting. The superintendent looked so pleased at seeing the teachers on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lacy of South Tyler street was hostess to the Sewing circle on Wednesday afternoon. A splendid time was enjoyed by all. After a nice lunch the ladies retired to their homes, wishing a speedy return to the home of Mrs. Lacy. The Mite Missionary society was entertained by Mrs. J. Smith of Lae street Friday afternoon. It was of lightful causes in one house of the bradlingg Christian Society and have her indulgence in behalf of the cause of Christianity. Personal contact the past raves on the 21st for the rest of the conference at Parsons. Have your duty Dollar Money, HUTCHINSON NOTES. Andy Sims has built an addition to one of his houses at 407 D West. Mrs. C.R. Price was bitten by a savage bull dog at her home, 407 D West last week. Miss Pearl Wering has returned from a visit in Salina, where she was unexpectedly detained. Misses Bessie and Allegra Harrison Gladys Stevenson and Grace Gothard returned from a few days visit in Newton and report a pleasant time. Miss Harcl Holmes has returned from a trip to the two Kansas Cities. Andy Sims is conducting a drug store at 430 South Mum A reception was given at Broadus hall Friday night in honor of Miss Hortense Clark, of Topeka. A goodly number were present and all highly entertained. Mrs. Richard Buchanan is is making an extended visit here An enjoyable lawn social was given at the residence of Mrs. Plummer last.week. Miss Allegra Harrison is on the sick list. A number of young people are attending night school, among whom are two of our most prominent young ladies, Misses Bessie Harrison and Bessie Plummer. The Elites, our colored ball team have a poor opinion of Wichita. They were to have played Saturday and Sunday, and after our boys arrived, they backed up, and the captain never did put in an appearance. They ought to drop down here sometime, and we will show them how to treat people. I red Plummer was enraged that it drove him to eating ice cream. Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the Knights and Ladies of Protection Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence 527 Madison Street. 101F KA, KAN Hours: 4 p.m to 6 p.m. Both Phones 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, 621 Kansas Avenue Both Phones 774 Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 165 Van Buren Street 101F KA, KAN. Office Hours: 4 p.m to 2 p.m. W. W. Caldwell, Physician and Surgeon. 101F KA, KAN-1 101F KA, KAN W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon Office 527 Madison Street 101F KA, KAN Office Hours: 9 p.m to 10 p.m. Williamson House... Rooms and Board—first class accommodation. When in Okmulgee stop at the above hotel if you want good treatment at REASONABLE : RATES. Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS, HAIR OR NAME IS, NEW POMPA-DOUR, SWITCHES, WIGS AND RIZZES OF ALL KINDS. A NICE BIST OF TOILET WATER AND PLUMMOS MRS. M. L. FIELD, 419 KANSAY AVENUE. O Billy Kersands, the oldest Negro minister before the American people, graced this office with his presence yesterday. He was being shown about the city by Prof. Geo. W. Jackson, who "trumped" with Billy when they were boys. At the Elks' club and also the Workingmen's club, they smoked cigars and spun yarns of days gone by. At the Workingmen's club they enjoyed the hospitality of Sergeant Frank E. Green and Sheldon J. Young, two old time friends of Billy and Group. Upon having, Billy remarked, "Look both Jack I got to take Mrs. over carefully, and I have a man well wreck on our staff, show right both 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. DELL PHONE 2474X MAIN S. M. Chandler's First-class Artist in the Barber Shop-Popular Prices, Work Guaranteed-You are Always Welcome. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 112-4 E. Sixth St. R. M. FRASHER, J. L. S. President MISS JOHNSON L. National Investment Capital $25000.00. R. J. L. SMITH. President V-President S. JOHNSHI E. D. LACKY, C The Investment Savings Co $25000.00. Shares $2 Each, R. M. FRASHER, J. L. SMITH, H. 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The only the Gate City. Write or call for one kks. It makes you save your money. of charge. For further information DQUARTERS, 1854 Aburn Avenue, Agro Business ern Methods COURSES: Commercial Arithmetic Shorthand Penmanship. C. A. BIGGERS, Instructor Guthrie, Okla. Y LIFE INSURANCE? , Why Not? ghts and Ladies the Orient. BENEFICIRY TIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN LIFE, NICK, FUNERAL, AND DEATH OF DEATH. Afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE ADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorize of Kansas, and is under the sup't. offers are bonded to you. SUPPLIERS TO AGENTS OF INFORMATION National headquarters, 501 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Pearl McNeal, Secretary. The first summer last month was Rally day at sunrise. The children and she had a good time at the day. But she was taken away in another day night but never returned. The next day, Monday, the family she kept her and she told him she had made a plaque of one dollar to the Rally and as it was the last time she would be with us to give an offering, she wanted him to take it and time it in with the Rally money. She was composed of her authors and knew her time was near the end. S1 LOSLIL. MISSOURI The New York State I was quite proud. Many visitors were in attend ance from all parts of the world. It was an excellent effort for the Negro race. What it is to be helped that there will WELLINGTON, KANSAS I M. Roberts is attendee late hour at St Joseph this Mary Jordan has described college this winter. S. Landy preached a Sunday night. I. Jordan, the long man, he thought red Pollock and this animal became over bother was 50 pounds. I. Smith is sick this week. I. Robinson and Mrs. I. Jordan and Lodge at Lent Saturday at Wichita. I. McHonus gave a son social at the church parish day. May 10 Jordan a job Court of Lawrence. M. Robinson lost from the bank. M. Sunday School and are preparing for a time of nature. It promises very fine will be given, of the city are taking part. Blanche Brooks of Caldwell Mary P. Jordan and arms Home of Manhattan Mrs. of Mrs. Lawrence Work and Division visited Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Walt is attendee late hour at St Joseph this of Jordan had planned to have bags at the Tri State also, but on account of illness he could not do so. DUNLAP, KANSAS Hattie Hawthorne of the visiting her relatives and friends. Harry Williams and did are visiting relations and to Van he preached a very serious Thursday night at Epistol Church. Anna Lacy and Mr. Prince the sick list. Julie Davis school lunch at Rivers. I. Van Lace and on dinner. Mrs. I. Mrs. Lace of Sanatoga. David Hardin is on the s HAWATHA. KANSAS In death I swear and son of Mr. or in the city visitin - and now will Mr. comma was in the out the property of his parents - comma. The Holmes and Mrs. Holme in Dall at Omaha visitin in Mr. Battie Holmes and OLATHE, KANSAS H. W. Scott visited in the boating and boating Spruce Garden Golden and Walters visitors at St. Joseph, W. and attended the fun Nassau Cups, who has her cousin, Mrs. Maggie to post six weeks,归来 from liberty, Mr. Saturday, Bob Young is visiting at long movie, Kansas, the Fine Booker of Drent Sunday and Monday host Golden. H. W. Scott and family Grump and Mrs. J. Boll day for Ottawa to attend Athlete Scott officer of St. Gregg and Mrs. J. Boll day for Ottawa to attend Basket meeting given Sunday last week will attend from Bonner Springs Park Shawnee and Holly P. Banks of Bonner both morning and evening enjoyed themselves once grotteled their visit to Old rock the speed was built people set down to a dawn membered The collection a Fine Levelle entertainment for Club last Friday. Att was over a two course fun after which they chose most Friday one at Mrs. Daisy Carter and little wanted her aunt Mrs. Mary Dubber Club is doing under the leadership of Mrs. both in a social and Sadie and Sasie Mrs. Kane is the guest of Mrs. B Moore Brad Wolhams of Sohna her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Le Jenne Johnson and son of Kansas City, was to son Cyrus Adams, Sum of the Basket Meeting M. A. Alexander of Kansas her sister Mrs. Bollins Bra Allen of Kansas City bolks Sunday Brown, of Leopold, Kansas at the A. M. L. Chu associated by Ray Holmes Frank Bollen is quar writing at his office in Post Brown of Lawrence Mrs. L. M. Grump ARMSTRONG, KANSAS With White of Knessi went to New York. In West Point was the first of 19th century as a small city in the first century of the United States. and More than the West and South Kness were more than the West of the South of the West. and More than the West of the West FORT SCOTT, KANSAS Rey Dufson has returned to 10 tions, a d after spending out on Fox Spot, which is parents. Mrs. T. T. Dudley and hulk are visiting in both x< the uss 4, Hayes left the 6th for a city to begin her • food which began the 7th. Mrs. Fuhanna Albin, who hasில்க for some time, is reported on Mrs. H. W. Welsh of Huxley, Bar of Little niece, Vi. F. E. E. E. of All-Lerter for the respective home index afternoon, after a few d left. Rex, M. S. Jones, pastor of Baptist church, left M. Jones in 1st business city for Washington, a city in the Highland National Ion Mrs. Anthe Hukley is living for Mrs. Gowell, Rive, who was taken by the 6th foot is reported for alonger. Mrs. Albin Willis left 1st. Mrs. W. M. Cox of Pittsburgh is sent to name after a please with the mother Mrs. Stirby H. Mrs. H. W. Pekson of Kensington, is visiting her father. When on The concert and bozier into it given by Seewing Circle No. 2, of Baptist church, Huxley and ignite post To be a grand stewel in the city is, 5 to 21 the ad of the core of 14 Mrs. H. I. was a the consist. To V. I. of the 4. Mrs. M. I. is a lot of them workers that deserve the 1st their good work on the most of money used in such one Mrs. E. E. E. E. having the better amount of money, was at the chien, which was presented to a new in a Small ex-att�n in a return to the marks of the 7th Rive, pre- 7th Rive just with the "Rive" as aware of a benefit it decorate by fish by the en to show the station of her in grits. Mrs. E. E. E. is coming out of the school, presented the dish to for 6th? No 2 is known, I'd like to it has walked on the list three weeks to this help send them post to Wm. The report of the process is to Smily evening was 8796 DOYER. OKIA Mrs. Molie Mack, were on the bank of North Ipswich was down in regiments and around Dover, and Wandamkirk, 18. I have been Mrs. Malone, husband of Mrs. Malone, husband of wife all in their making her stay long remembering that she joined on making her to return. D. B. Connett, one of North Ipswich and immigrant to Oldham the man of Hemlock, is now a man and speaking. He made a speech already. He will speak on public radio on Monday on the Wandamkirk on the gist, at the gith and at other places throughout. He is against the action of against statues but now in the Indian territory. Mr. Malone is now ready to new addition to his team. Mr. Malone has been on the skirts now. ARKANSAS CITY, KAN I would like to thank you for your kindness. I want to thank you for your patience and for your help in making this a successful experience. We are in our health at home. I have been at home and also attending at the Mrs. Jones home. We have been in touch with him that both all the best of the company and the want to western Kansas and then up land to W. another small town Quinnamong hospital with much improved Rivers R and family care in good health. WINFIELD, KANSAS the Paul Hurling who spent two weeks in western Kansas and land and homeland, with he and friends, returned last evening. Mr. Fugene Nichols and brother for Sunday evening but in evening. Mr. Howard Banks an old time boy and a brother of Mrs. Simon, came from Empson to attend the Southwestern association and visit relatives in John Simon of Bidston in the city last week. Mr. Thomas Work of Porty, under the association last week the guest of Mrs. Monroe the Mr. W. Jackson Monroe the W. and T. Wood, who received from the grand lodge of W. Pursons, report a grand session Johnson was appointed the Deacon I W W. one from home committee, we can make a report at the next on at Hopkinton in 1905 the Southwestern District assoc closed one of the grimest man in the history of the issuance the Sunday school convention on in stay, the 11th a John Wednesday and the assoc for Sunday. There were rep res from all over the western state from Kansas City, Hopkinton. the group of Wintich, reginald and took open their door into the visitors Mrs. G. W. gave the welcome address, well received and was reponsible. Wilson of the New Hope Bldg. Whidbite Bldg. H. W. and the faithful few, has we had to make it a success which rendered such elegent was given a place in ever Rey Pursons of Great Bldg. and made it a delight. I loved of was a hotel stood by wishes to thank the many dies in the grand resistance. JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS Sandy Hill River association south annual session at Need Aug 2020. The meeting will success, both spiritually and. We are indebted glad to prosperous condition of the area of Tidham county. The to the association were well > COMPARISONS ARE SOMETIMES OLLENSIVE. Public. Colo. Aug 19 1907. Editor of the Iopaka Plum Dealer I method a write up in your paper under the date of Aug 9 1907, attempting to publish the amount of money raised by the various churches in Kansas City, Kansas, during the present year, in their offices. The reporter or corresponding agent from that city did not give the first M.M. church a contact quoting and we told that the compulsion was unjust. We opened the rally July 11 at which time we placed upon the tables in cash $1,311,112 and closed the rally Aug. 1 with $17,900. The membership was also misquoted. It is 600 instead of 500. Again, while this rally was being conducted the other departments of the church kept up their usual expenses which amounted to $187,300. Thus the entire amount raised was during the rally period $211,054. We leave it to the Plum Dealer to say where the funeral belongs. ARGENTINE ITEMS. Fannie Hyde has returned home three weeks' visit at Lincoln, with Mrs. Rev. Biggers. She resides there at time. Andy Lawrenter spent a week in visiting his brother. He opens September 16. The same are expecting to teach that the previous year. With William's number on the church was buried Sunday, the Callie Agers has returned from and, Ivan, her former home. Northey Jucker and daughter, who have been visiting in Texas, post three weeks are expected. Dillie Baldwin and children are ours, her former home. Sarah Pike of Holton, Ivan, who is visiting her mother, Mrs. Rev. has returned to her home. Andy Lawrenter has decided to locate atme so that we can learn he our practice. Rev. Williams fell and broke her arm a few days ago. RACE FNTFRPRISE. Lincoln, Neb. Sept. 10 1907. Elector of Plum Dale: Mrs Jacklift and Mrs. L. Wright opposition at the state for that Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 10, 1907. To the Lifter of 11th Draft: Mrs O. I. Blackholt and Mrs. L. Wright wrote compilations at the state for that has just died with a line of art work. Mrs Wright won first premium on a beautiful hand made quilt. Mrs Burckholt put on exhibition some of her beautiful hand printed china, tile and clay images modeling work. This work not only attracted the attention of the lovers of art, but also opened the first premium. Among some of her competitors wrote the art teachers of the state university and many other artists with local time. It was well known by Mrs. Blackholt's friends that she did not make any special preparation for the tin as her last work is at the Lumes- town exposition. Hundreds of people admitted the work who had the best idea it was done by that race whose practical billiard says is not cop- sible it being developed along the line of the art. Her title and images mod- ling was the only work of the kind on exposition. Your truly Get Rich! The Black Diamond Development Co., Offers Splendid Opportunities W. B. CORSETS The W.B. Reduso is the ideal garment for over-developed figures requiring special restraint. It has an apron over the abdomen and hips, so loved 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 a good figure better. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS Ered Form 744 (Stout Model) of Imported Coutil $2.00 Nuform 403 (Slender Model) of Coutil or Bastite 1.00 Nuform 447 (Stout Model) of White Coutil 3.00 Erect Form 720 (Average Model) of Coutil or Bastite 1.00 Nuform 738 (Average of Imported White Coutil or Bastite 2.00 Nuform 406 (Medium Model) of Coutil or Bastite 1.50 WEINGARTEN BROS., MAKERS, 377-379 BROADWAY, N.Y. Read what Dr.W.L.Taylor, one of the greatest financiers of our race, who is the president of the True Reformer's Bank, Richmond, Va. has to say about the great success of the Black Diamond Development Company. Dr. W. L. Taylor, who is the Grand Worthy Master and Ruler of the True Reformers, an order that numbers 70,000 member, states as follows: I have personally visited the Black Diamond Development Company's gas and oil fields and closely observed its surroundings, and from every indication I believe that the project is worthy of patronage of enterprising members of the race. I have found out that the statement of the VicePresident, L. L. Jones, and of the other directors to be true. They have eight wells with a capacity of 21,282,080 cubic feet per day, also their connections are all made and W. B. CO Reduso 750 WEINGARTEN BROS., MAKE Lincoln institute penned for the enrollment of students and organization of classes daily morning September 11, with about two hundred and thirty students present making the first monthly enrollment in the history of the institution. President Abbot certainly means the high communications he receives, health, and in all parts of the country for the outpatient, energy, and business action, which he has thrown into the work of making Lincoln institute the role of both rates. President Allen's opening address, in applied to some extent, no doubt by the many tangible results of his labors and problem of the institution on the last five years, during which time the growth has been phenomenal, we in part as follows: "The loyalty of those young people who assemble here year after year, and who by means of their manner and worth in the communities in which they dwell, in the best people of this and other states to send their children to Lincoln Institute, is to me the control of great satisfaction. It demonstrates that Lincoln Institute is helping to make good citizens, that the money won by Missouri legislators is being well expended, and that no mistakes be made in educating the Nation. We must with each year continue to show better results from our student body and from our teaching force. The members of the faculty were in tradition and well up in spirit. I am an enthusiast of the talk and both of the speaker was so ill minded with it spirit and purpose of the work he as the role might be had most Now, when so he comes to Dr. W. L. Taylor of Heilman, Va., and Moore, Sally W. Price and George E. Henderson, of Chicago, also Mr. H. Jones, of Pittsburgh, Pa., go and see for themselves what we have on the field, and make such a statement as they have made, it must be true that this is one of the colored enterprises that has made a difference. Mr. L. L. Jones and the other directors of this company deserves great credit for the manner in which they have conducted affairs and made this company a great success. The large pipe line will be completed Sept 15th. There are a few more shares for sale, and all who care to make a good investment ought to identify themselves with this great enterprise at once. For further information see or write Mr. L. L. Jones, 3842 State street, Chicago, Ill. ORSETS The W.B. Reduso is the ideal garment for over-developed figures requiring special restraint. It has an apron over the abdomen and hips, so named 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. How 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. How 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 a good figure better. ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS Rect Form 744 (Stout of Imported Cowl) $2.00 form 403 (Wender of Cowl or Basine) 1.00 form 447 (Stout of White Cowl) 3.00 rect Form 720 (Average of Cowl or Basine) 1.00 form 738 (Average of Imported White Cowl or Basine) 2.00 form 406 (Medium of Cowl or Basine) 1.50 ERS, 377-379 BROADWAY, N.Y. suponent it, he had at the end just a way to do it. It is in the form of a postman's name. does I want to be a spoke little part as to to go to value of industrial training: while Professor Hann is and I think he�s consistent in the literacy. Department demonstrates the value of the line of work. Mrs. Mc Dowell. When he was in a local laboratory in which a cup was filled he was well the other way that he had been of the Institute in which he did during the course of the time he was mother THE OUTLOOK BRIGHT, AND GROW- ING BRIGHTER L. H. Bannister As a member of the Committee on Homes for the Dilegates to the General Conference of Pines, it is highly to the writer to impart to the Church at large that way satisfactory progress be being made toward the entertainment of the body. The Committee has not with a re-sponsorship on the part of the people to have and its most significant expedition "The very best homes of Nofolk city of beautiful and substantial homes, are being shown upon without invitation and the people of other communities so with our own in tender Above, only eight members of the board are making the central control on we have so much over time but direct home. Before preparing our hand report for the sub committee of the Gan oral Conference Commission a second canvas will be made to eliminate the doubtful ones. The committee announces as its purpose "A good home with ample accommodation and solid comfort for each delegate." Homes are being secured conditioned that there shall be no crowding, and that the guests will be boarded and lodged, as the committee does not contemplate attempting to feed at the church, or at any other place, on the cafe or commissary plan. Old North Street, Portsmouth, Va WELLINGTON, KANSAS. Mrs. Lottie Black will have Thursday day for outshine, Okla. to visit relatives and friends. She will enter Lansing Col- lege this winter. Mr. I. J. Jackson is still losing a lot of fine bird logs. He is a heavy loser. Miss Laura and Mamie Work of Ashton, Kansas, will attend the Summer County High School the ensuing year. Mrs. H. A. Coney will visit her son, Prof Earl Thompson, and attend the recu- mion at Baxter Springs. The A. M. E. Sunday School will give a fine concert room. Mrs. Ballard and children have re- turned from a visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. London of Oklahoma. Ion, and Mrs. P. M. Roberts took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Jordan, Sunday. Mr. T. J. Jordan spent Monday in Wichita on business. Mrs. W. Hawkins is ill this week. The A. M. E. Song Services elected the following officers: Mrs. Ballard, president; Mrs. Roberts, vice president; Miss Ethical Teal, secretary; Frances M. Roberts, treasurer. The B. Y. P. U. is also progressing finely. Be sure and see the agent and order the Plaindealer. If she don't see you first she is looking for you. Telephone to her—phone number 252; residence 115 N Olive street. Miss Lanna Work of Ashton, Kansas visited and attended to business in the city Thursday and Friday. Pavilion Society of Winnell made her welcome here Sunday. He preached on a sermon both morning and evening at the Second Baptist Church of Richie he is pastor. In young times of the Second Baptist Church gave at the sound at the hunner parlor. Miss Lanna Story is sick this week. Mr. B Robinson lost ten inches quit records. My Experience in Truck Gardening (Read before the National Negro Business League, by Robt. Turner of Shawnee County.) Mr President, Members of the National Negro League, Ladies and Gentlemen. In coming before you this morning I hardly know what to say that will interest you. After hearing so many papers and addresses and brimming full of knowledge of various kinds, then the question comes to my mind. How can I interest the banker, professor, teacher, preacher, doctor, lawyer, electrician, merchant and insurance man, and all of you men of varied occupation who hail from various parts of the United States. In order to interest you I want you to imagine yourselves gardeners or formers for 1 or 15 minutes while I try and discuss the more subtle parts of this subject, "My Experience in Gardening" the garden, as you know, dates back to the beginning of creation. I do not hold or say it was a market garden though. This is a question of no little momentum. It is a question that you can regulate for years. And, to it is a question rather good, a person that has been gardening for 10 or 15 years. At it is a man. It is an unending sometimes to form words that to press our mind on to do the work itself. My motto is never to write or prepare a paper unless I can benefit some one thereby. My subject is that will admit of a plain heart to talk, it is not one that you can wear up and dwell in the luxuries of artistry, yet when you make a thorough study of the facts in the case and contain yourself to a first class market garden, I think you will agree with me when I say it is more simple than expected. The first central to a successful crop is a good, well drained soil. I prefer a sandy loam, well fertilized with barn yard manure. Though you can use some of the higher priced commercial fertilizers such as nitrate of soils, bone meal, crushed bone, diced blood, cannut, land plaster, wood ashes, lime and many other kinds of fertilizers. But, Mr. President, I do not think we need those high priced fertilizers out here in the West where the land is practically new, and the barn yard fertilizer, if put on in sufficient quantity will insure a good crop of anything you put in it. The successful market gardner will fall play for grass or as I do play in early winter when conscient. Thus, gulvizes your ground make-it great and loose, kills-it bug, war is insects in germs that are a nuisance to your crop. You can work this fall ploughed ground when it is impossible for you to get on the spring plowed ground or to plow in the spring, thus enabling you to plant your seed far in advance of your neighbor. Now after I have my ground ready, I want my seed on hand before planting arrives. Because sometimes you meet with delays in transit or your seed man sends you the wrong kind, thus causing you a delay and inconvenience. Never buy cheap seed because they are cheap; for you will find them very dear in the long run. When you get a good, reliable firm to trade with, stick to them and give them the major part of your color. I try and buy from the originator of the various kinds of vegetable as much as possible. for they naturally will take more primes with salt article and have it more true to name than a person who has not make a specialty of the same. Onuary 15th I commence making a bed for the propagation of my young plants. In this work the gardener tries very well to train good strong and healthy plants. I use about 140 sash, each of which is but 1 inch. I use for covering 112 11 not bonds. It requires 4 of these sash to one hot bed and 2 of the boards. So you see it requires a small lumber yard for covering alone. Such vegetables as cabbage, pepper and cauliflower I do not transplant. But tomatoes and egg plant I do. For cold framing I take the sash off of my seed bed and use them on my cold frame beds. This saves the expense of extra sash. I think the success you make with your plants insures you a better main crop. An up to date gardner will always have the best tools procurable. And right here let me say: a good shed or barn to put them in when he is through with them. Do not leave them lying out in the field to rust and rot out. In these days when you pay boys and men from $1.00 to $1.50 a day, and when you must be there in person to get value received, it certainly pays to use improved tools and machinery. For illustration, you can take a plant setter costing you about $45 and do the work that will require 6 to 8 men to do by the hand or old backaching method. Mr. President, I do not think that this younger generation has as good a back as his parent. I have a good many young men, and I find invariably when that cook gets in their back it will only be allotted by paying them off. As I was saying, with this setter you do not have to wait for a rain. You can set wet or dry and receive a good stand of plants too. Now, after you plants are set it is very necessary that you give them a thorough cultivation, getting closer to them when young and gradually feeding as they become older. Never cultivate a table or tankflower after they begin to do. This destroys the small fibrous roots and takes the strength from the plant plant. For this work a surface plow which skims the ground, killing the weeds and grass and leaves a good top mulching. My motto is to try and be the first in the market with a good part of my products. How will I succeed I will let you be the judge. This insures me a better judge than my neighbor who is a little later. To do this you must be instant in season and out. Work early and late, wet or hot. Again you will not have time to look up at the sun 3 or 4 times an hour to see what time it is, for the successful market gardner is a busy man during the vegetable season and has but little time to look up at the sun. I find one of the greatest drawbacks to the market gardner of the North is the vegetables shipped in from the South. They are raised in the southern clime and shipped north in refrigerator cars, arriving on our market in as good or so as good condition as when first gathered or nearly as fresh as our home raised. When our stuff comes in of use the southern has provided it so long the market becomes common and we do not get from one half to one half. 7. I have sold some of the minor kinds of vegetables and fruit to the customer lands. No other should and plant everything he sees catch begins, but make a specialty of our kinds. After your product is ready for market use augment in marketing it Do not ask customers prices to at other sell at too low, but confer with some market man of ability and arrange a standard time it possible. Again do not come before your man chart with a stack of homes, in the guide of horse dish. But come with a nice well ground team of horses. Have your stuff looking as attractive and tempting as possible but do not have all the large ones on top and the small ones in the bottom. If you do this you will soon be detected and you many house that customer. Another thing worth mentioning is: If your customer pays you 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 Ias W. II. Martin, Proprietor 100 COURT STREET. too much for a certain article or more than you asked for said article, do not think it is yours and keep it but return it to him for you know 'tis said "A good name is rather to be chosen than great rites." Be honest in all your dealings. Remember the Golden Rule. When you sell out go home. Do not use your team up to some post near a joint and go in and get your mornings morning or spend a good part of the formation playing cards, pool and billiards. Do not stop and goosip, saying I made so much and so much off of a certain article. Do you not know that when you do this you are cutting your own throat. You tell your neighbor how much you make on and article and two to one he will hunt you to market with soil article the next year. I am finding now of a man who used to take the largest watermelon of any one for ones about I. Well he blowed I about how much he was making which we true I have seen him sell melons for 170 and 1200 per piece. Mr. President I was making so in my way of a certain article I would not let everybody know it I have been mistreated to what kinds of vegetables was the money maker This is a question cotton shun just from a business standpoint. I generally let the person find out for himself; but this morning I am going to tell you gentlemen as I see it from a market gardener's standpoint. First, I can see some money in peas, beans, cucumbers, squash and turnips. Second, I can see more money in potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, egg plant, radish, onions and lettuce. But, Mr. President, I can see the most money in asparagus of which I have between 13 and 14 acres. I know you want my reason for making this latter statement. Well, here it is! Asparagus, as you know is a hardy plant. The life of which is from 20 to 50 or more years. You do not have to plant it every year as you do other kinds of vegetable. When one planted it is always planted. I know of a patch that is about 35 years old and there is asparagus there to cut yet. There is but little expense connected with an asparagus bed, only the gathering when it is once set. Now, Mr. President, I do not wish to lead you gentlemen in the dark, for there is another side to this asparagus question. First, you do not reap any profits from your bed for three or four years. Your two year old roots will cost you from 10 to 50 per thousand and it takes 10 to 7 thousand per year, thus costing you about 12 per more to say nothing about the setting and other expenses. As I must hasten I must thus by leaving a few thoughts with you. If you want to be in experienced market at once, first own your own land. I am sure and see you have a good back, a mode of possession an honest heart and money enough to plant in more of asparagus. Second in the line of discounts we find thanks, even no hardstones and mosts to cope with. During 1901 I and 5 were trying years for the market gardener. In 1901 we had two floods causing me to lose all of my crop. Some of my implements, such and building and a good part of my household goods. I was not discouraged, however. As soon as the water had subsided and I could see where my once beautiful garden was I was ready with seed to plant again. During such ravages the true gardner will look on the bright side, thankking the God that gave him his existence and return untold thanks that he is able to keep you in the time of trouble and danger. --- THEY ARE MOST RELIGIOUS. Chinese Declared to Be by One Who Has Made a Study of Them. 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 Chiese themselves, it seems outrageous presumption, for the truth is that the Chinese are without doubt the most religious people on the globe, a writer in Outing. Their religion is a very part of themselves, except without discussion from birth. The worst pumper, from a worldly point of view, who lives on one of the hills of samara floating before Caron, will deny himself in order that he may perform a particular religious duty. There are no people save to Mohammedans that so complete his up to the faith they profess. China has no divergent churches, no wrathful 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" Chimanam; but I never saw one that had really broken from the faith of his fathers who was not the less trustworthy. In a considerable experience with many kinds of natives in the wilderness of their own country, I have invariably found the ones farther from "civilization" and the "converting" influence of conflicting white man creeds to be the most honorable and dependable. I mean this as no unkind reflection upon the Christian faith or upon the real often, alas, so ignorantly directed of many good people. Wisdom for Tradesmen. Oh to do man, in the I ur of e e, If on this paper you should e e, I advie on how to v y y, I'll thet a vertt I I I'll thet a t of some u u u; I can offe me x q q i I'll at once I I g your d a u a, I'll business n de k k k Query of Phillips Brooks That Seemed Unnecessary. It will not be difficult for Bostonians to recall the excitement caused some years since by an enterprising tailoring establishment known to fame for its important propounding of the question, "Do you wear pantal" which greeted the eye at every turn. When this furor of advertising was at its height, his lordship the Rt. Roy. Mr. Courtney, then but recently crested bishop of Halifax, paid his first visit to his former home, Boston, where, for a number of years he had been rector of St. Paul's, Tremont street, which post he had left for the higher dignity in Nova Scotia. He appeared on the street in the conventional dress of an English bishop, including the long black stockings and fine braces. Thus attired he was not by the Italians. Phillips Brooks, who passed before him and gared abently at the annual figure thus presented. The eyes of the distinguished Boston clergyman traveled slowly down the tall form of his late colleague in the ministry until they rested upon his mother extremities, then extending his hand, he inquired, solemnly, "Do you wear pants?" Keep Sorena. When you come to think of it, most of us do have a hard time keeping ourselves in order. Temper, nerves, selfishness, and longings, ambitions and desires, all insisting to have a hearing, and down steps wisdom and orders control. Of course there are the cool headed, intellectual people to whom self-sacrifice means nothing, and little they know of the fight of the other passionate half. All health and discontent are the fruits of the battle. Keep serious, say "I shall control myself and be a cheerful philosopher" and all will go well.—New York Post. in Defense of War. What warfare can't be reconciled With modern thought? Why, man, you're wild Come back to reasoning and sense. What's that? War such a great com- pense? There is some truth in that, hot still, I dare people feel the bill! What first? To are their emblem wave Our home of free and land of grave- I should say "brass" "twas just a slip Of tongue entanglement of lip What that you say sir? I'm surprised You say "War's murder" "annihilated" You aren't let your brain Do med. Be logical! Be same! Come some! You know as well as I That war a certain bad Soe? That's why It's right You let it be locked up, too. By hate of that than you What that is The shalt not kill? Oh my we let it be locked up still That means that it met me the mes Who don't—er—it come to it again— You catch my roof! It's different Wher quite a lot of the Dictionary for Directory. Dictionary for Directory: A city man's to watch or he will any dictator in history because he watches for it and read the dictator's for it at Nurembo he ever saw a dictator Paul Point Come In, My Joy. Borrow ever so much Sorrow us destiny. Bid诚信 off, my trouble. Come in my joy. Way the old world is going What then should anyone? Gallop off my trouble. Come in my joy. Atlanta Constitution Women In Siam. The position of women is high in Blam; they enjoy both in business matters and social life a great love pendence. Though polygamy is permitted, it does not exist among the great mass of the people, and in no way affects the position of women. 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 fire screen, a cabinet, a chair and smaller articles, in the construction of which many thousands of boxes were omitted. Dottie's Prayer. Pleuro, God, put's Mamito Ross a good girl. Please make her a awful good little girl. An if it ain't too much trouble, please make her to good that I can take her new doll an child think it noble and self-sacrifice never to ask for it back again. After Cleaver, leader Poverty 6. The town of Poverty has been without homes one now for ten days or two weeks. Some have actually sat in the dark waiting for hot time. The motion has been made to change the name of this town, Calhoun Star. Burolara Are Skeptical. On the safe of the Albina Fuel company, Portland, Ore., was the placard: "Save your time. There is no money in the safe." But burglaries who could not read or were incredulous broke it open the other night. The) found some old books (n!) Dromedaries Fond of Snout. Most dromedaries are long to to menstrual cloak ly fun can be made under its flippers The three churches gave a joint picnic Sept. 2d and had a lovely crowd Mr. The Vokun got hurt in the sea bank recently. Mr. Henry Harris and Miss Bradie Wilson married Thursday. Mrs. A. Allen and cousin of Kansas City spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Jacobs, and other relatives and friends The Lexington Union Band played for the Wellington picnic Saturday Miss Ruth Johnson one of our teachers, married Mr. Steel of Kansas a short time ago SPRINGFIELD, MO. Prof. W. H. McAdams, principal of Lincoln school, passed a new examination and was granted a new certificate. His moral qualifications and character were vouched for by many white citizens. Charges were brought against McAdams and asked that Supt Roberts revoke the certificate, on the grounds of incompetence and immorality, but after an investiture, the charges were not sustained. Injunction proceedings were then instituted. But Judge Naville dissolved the injunction. --- HUGGINSVILLE, MO Prof J. Maten of Jefferson City was in the city last week M. nee Lovett Williams and Daisy Price met last week on shiver so City to attend the Institute. Samet Henderson of Kansas City, Mo. was down last week visiting relatives and friends Mrs Pula S. Orrall of 2010 lake street Outha Nebraska, who has been on time here left Saturday August 1st for her hose Prof. A. Reynolds of Jefferson City was last Sunday, may 1, in Kans where he threw the high school. Taner Loon wrote that Institute at Jefferson City on Sunday morning. Mr. B. B. Dixon wrote that Spadey morning, of Jefferson City at the Institute. Rev. C. Calloway of Lebanon is in the city this week. Henry Grant was here last Sunday from Johnson county visiting relatives and friends Miss Bartha B Barge of Booneville is here visiting Mr and Mr. T. L. Watson Miss Ethel and Audilia Barks dace of Kansas City, Kansas. are here visiting Miss Anna Britt. KANSAS CITY NOTES. A social was given at the French residence out in the country Saturday night. About 10 persons from town attend the social I. I. F. Club of Kensington City will give a Pink party at the Knights of The Holy Trinity in the Church R. of service to church M. of service to whose service A service of the birth at the Kensington Baptist Church Mon. day evening open The ninth quarterly meeting will be held at the A. M. L. church Sunday September 15th. J H Allen has returned home from Jackson, Tenn., where he was called a few days ago on account of the death of his mother. Miss Lydia Freeman has returned home from a short visit in Livington, Mo. Miss Hanna A. Mrs B. C. Scott of the length, story Baptist church was appointed Supet. of all the colored Sunday schools in the Wyandotte Sunday school convention which was held in the white M. E. church on 7th and Washington ave. The convention was held Sept 4th and 5th and each session was well attended by white and colored Sunday school workers. The complete report which was read by Miss Welch on Thursday evening showed what had been accomplished by the various Sunday schools for the year. The report for the colored Sunday schools was very commendable. A "Kitchen Shower" was given by a number of young ladies Friday afternoon at the residence of Miss Grace Williams, St. New jersey avenue. The shower was given in honor of Miss Mabel Montgomery who is to be married to Mr. Clayhouse Wednesday evening Sept. 11. Quite a number of guests were present. A short address in behalf of the young ladies was made by Miss Nellie C. Corbin and was re-sponded to by Miss Mabel Montgomery. A number of odd and interesting games were played during the afternoon and all the young ladies returned home feeling very jolly after the afternoon outing. Miss Frankie Washington will be married to Michigan Miles Tuesday evening, September 10th. Miss Celestia Scott will be married to Walter T. Meeks on Thursday evening September 19th We wish him a successful future. Miss Ella Robinson and Lydia Freeman have recently been appointed teachers in the public schools of Kansas City, Kansas. The funeral of Mr. Styles who died out west was held from the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon R. V. A. M. Ward will hold his last quarterly meeting for the year Sunday afternoon September 15th. A special educational programme will be tendered at the First A. M. L. church Sunday evening SAPCLPA, I. T. On September with Mr. H. T. that in order to the following friends Mr. S. Incy Carter, of S. Louis, she, on E. D. McDaniel, a young friend, of S. McAlester L. F., Mr. Good, Comm of Plath diphn. P. and Mr. Jno, Atticel of Tampa, Penn. Lamont was served at 10 p.m. after which Messis, Corner, Conn, McDaniel and Mitchell participated in a whistle game. After spending a present evening with their host, Messis, Corner and Mitchell lett for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, McDaniel for South McAlester, and Corner for Paris, Texas. --- LINGTON, NO. Mr. Wesley Holmes returned home Thursday from E. St. Louis, Ill. He has been off playing ball with the "Pigers." Mrs Bessie Goods of Richmond, Mr. is here treating the hat. She is very successful and comes twice a month. The County Court No. 20, is gone, to have a moonlight picnic. This day, right in Mrs. Emma The little baby of Mr. and Mrs Lee Baker and Feliav. August 23 Rev John Allen officeing. ALBUQURQUE, N M We are glad to say that our people in this city are not a step behind the times; they are up to date in every respect and are on the road to progress Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Paw-etts, proprietors of the largest boarding house in this city, was served a grand surprise and birth day party last Sunday afternoon by their boarders and friends at 317 Silver avenue. They received a fine Stag horn, carving set, a fine wine set and many other fine presents, and an old fashioned birthday dinner in honor of his thirty fourth anniversary. Dinner was called at 1:30 o'clock, grace was offered by Rev. A. H. Henderson, Topeka, and everything good to feast upon that heart could wish, and it really looked like an old time dinner. Music was furnished by the Ross-Clarke Mandolone band. Those who at tended were as follows Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Waco, Texas; Mrs. Z. Rodgers Independence, Kansas; Meadamus Harrison, Piss, Davis, and Witherspoon, Colorado Springs, Colorado; F. Wallace, San Francisco, Cal; D Fisher, Topeka Kansas; L. Noll, W. Ross, D Clark, and S. Busn, Oklahoma; C. Young Baul way mail clerk; F. Mudan and Harrison Jones, Parson, Kansas; H. H Henderton Book Kansas E. LOS VEGAS, N. M. Mr Sam Holge has returned home after a visit to Papua. Mr and Mrs Jofferson came a few young people their day, wenig at a time much on gown in honor of Mrs Matilla Houston who will soon depart to take charge of a school in Fiji. Proud wife will attend and make a great mark in school life. How much other care was to be paid for late hour when all departed to attend one expressing sheer pleasure of the visit. Mrs. Holge expected to leave soon at a mess on a trip. Mrs Jofferson entertained this day evening in honor of Miss Matilla Houston. BEVARIE DUNN VINYA ITEMS The new centers building which is just completed is the finest in the Cherokee nation casted by colored people. The building is a two-story brick and is equipped with waterworks and natural gas. The store and office rooms are arranged and finished up to date. The Monroe Bros. have a time Cite which is second to none in the city. The Monroe Bros. doing a fine service. F. A. Wollman is a country man and his real life. Dr. J. A. Mason is in charge containing a part of the room. Dr. Mason is a general doctor and has a good practice. ver Jones occupies two rooms in office which he freely furni- ment. M. A. Sorrell, who is agent for W. H. Venters, operates a reilc state and law office. Attorney A. S. Mellon, who has a big law prac- tice and headquarter at Muskogee, is also a partner in the office with M. A. Sorrell. They are doing a good business. Mr W. H. Venters is due much credit and appreciation for his enterprise in setting the said building, which cost about 40000 Mr. Venters has been in the railroad service for 20 years. He has been section board on the M. K. and F. railroad for 15 years. Mr Venters is one among our oldest men financially He owns several tracks of land in the Cherokee nation, has LAWRLNG NEWS Missor Georgia Watkins and Alkona Guy have returned to their home in Topeka after two week's visit in this city. Mrs. Adam Carter is visiting with Mrs. Malcolm DePree in Salina. Mrs. Willie Johnson of Bonner Spring spent a few days in Lawrence last week. Mr. W. G. Frye spent Sunday in Lawrence. Mr. G. Lee of Topeka spent Sunday in Lawrence. Messrs. P. C. Wassom and O. W. Jackson were in town last week. Miss Ora Carter very delightfully entertained a number of her girl friends at her home on S. Rhode Island street last Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Georgia Watkins and Alberta Guy of Topeka. The time was spent in music and games. Light refreshments were served. Prof. and Mrs. Wittkins of Topeka visited here last week. Mrs. Paul Wallie entertained the young people's birthday club Friday afternoon. COFFEYVILLE, KANSAS. Prof. Robert Smith of Parsons was in the city Labor Day. We were glad to see you Prof., come again. The city street car line is full past 1 carried upends of 10,000 people on Labor Day. Mr. M. E. Conference for the Topeka District is in session this week. Rev. Haynes is pastor of the M. E. church here. Mr. Jesse Brown, manager and part owner of the Tennessee Drug store, will work enterprise, reports that stores will be here in town by. Miss Ann L. Sylfford has resided in L. men where she lives Miss E. John R. L. P. Parsons histor of A. M. L. Co., will be for outdoor work. R. Ph. Parsons is in town, has even him self a manager and church builder and is idolized by his congregation. The people of Copeville are unanimous in their desire to have him sent back for another term. Elle Rochif has sold out his rooming house and will stay at all his time to his first class restaurant and cafe, located at N. W corner of 12th and Walnut streets. Missus Bostrier Whitaker and Mary Campbell were the guests of honor at a party given by the R.R. Club at William's Hall, the evening of August 4. It was by far the worst affair, of a like nature, ever given in the city of Colloxville among the colliot people. The will was meticulously decorated with rings of puffins and cocoa, in connection with the cocoa and cocoa gave it plating effect. The guests entered them live with dancing and playing. Punch was served throughout the evening and as given old chalk notes on plating of ice cream and cake was evoked. Labor Day was a gala day for Colleville. All Southeastern Kits was turned out and helped to make this one of the greatest days in the history of the city. The people was over two miles long and with the birds and displays, made a passing feature of the day's enter timent. All the labor unions made a good showing and especially the labor carriers union. This fine body of perfect specimens of physical manhood, dressed in and now blue overalls, marched with the dignity and bearing of compa ring heros. Beautiful Forest Park was thrown open to the people and everybody seemed to have a most splendid time. Minneen Beatrice Whittaker and Mary Campbell and Mr. J.C. Stradford left Sunday morning for Jeffersonville, Mo., where they will attend Lincoln Institute. The "Tip around the world" Labor Day excursion, under the auspices of the A. M. E. church, was voted by all to be a great and pleasant success. Stopovers were made at the following countries: Japan, Australia, Africa, Cuba, America and Mexico, and a light lunch was served at each one of these places in accordance with the well established custom of the country. Promptly at 7:30 p.m., the first day wagon load of pleasure seekers left the church at 12th and Maple streets, and proceeded to the residence of Mrs. W. E. Love, and were served in Japanese style. Then on to Mrs. Blotszw, Australia; Mrs. M. E. Woods, Africa; Mrs. Whittaker, America. The sovereign ruler of each country tried with each other to see who could prove the best entertainer. It took two wagons to accommodate all the tourists. The trip was made in two and a half hours and for the small fare of 25 cents. After the return to the church a high class concert was the closing event of the evening. Miss Daisy Cole returned Wednesday from Baxter Springs. Baxter Springs is Miss Cole's old home and she has been there visiting old friends and attending the reunion. J. R Yutboro was visiting friends in Coffeyville on Wednesday. Mr. Yutboro has been a resident of Joplin, Mo., for about 12 years. Mrs. S. E. Young, Miss White and Mr. Vanderford of Independence, came to Coffeyville Labor Day to see the sights. The display of the Union Grocers Co. elicited a great deal of attention and favorable comment in the parade Monday. The display consisted of a wagon load of fine watercolors. This store is operated by a Negro, Mr. John I. Davis, who has been in the grocery business a long time and by virtue of his bustling qualities has made a success of the business. YALE, KANSAS H. B. Birch of Worc City, was on Yale this week; also, R. W. Johnson, of Kansas City. The latter preached with A. M. F. on Sunday at 11 a.m. Reynage visited Pittsburg this week. Gillibrane Birch will give a lecture with A. M. F. on Saturday. A new boy arrived at R. W. Parks man's home Monday, but only 24 hours. Also a boy at Mr. Plough's home is doing nicely. D. Hudson is improving in health after a four weeks illness. Miss June Gallovoy and Mrs. Dorey, of Pittsburg, visited Yale this week. Prof. Emmetly opened school on Monday with a goodly number. Mrs. L. F. George has a nice music class since she has rovered from her illness. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, state of Kansas, Martha Runyan, Plaintiff, G. W. Runyan, Defendant, state or Kansas to G. W. Runyan: You are hereby notified that you have been sent for divorce by Martha Runyan in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and you are the petitioner by reason of the divorce or before ten days of September, 1877, in the will of the late is true and intends to divide her assets against you. MARTHA RUNYAN. FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE theodora's Black Draugh A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer Are YOU K. of P.? 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, motlers, widows, daugeters and sisters of the Knights are united for the common purposes of life. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to widows and heirs of deceased Knights. IF THERE IS NO LODGE in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write JOHN E. LLWIS, G. C., Lox 1017, Wichita, Kansas. GRAND OFFICEKS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS The following refers have been listed for the 5000ower Grand Ledge, Knight's of Pythag and devion N. A. S. A. E. A. and A. The L. Lew's (or "n") has 1 B. V. or V. P.1, First of the 1000s Res. S. W. is the first of the I. Lawrence. Liver L. S. King Grand Master of Exchange U. S. Lee, Grand Master of Exchange, Topka Dr. H. Anthony, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Kansas City W. A. Wright, Grand Master at Arms, Wimbled J. L. Clabson, Grand Master, Co. Lambus, Fred Martin, Grand Master Guard, Wom's Dr. S. H. Thompson, Grand Medical Director, Kansas City. J. H. Guy, Grand Attorney, Topka. A. F. Glover, Grand Secretary, Loudow's nnt Board, Wickett. S. W. Fleming, Grand Treasurer Endowment Board, Wickett. Dod Williams, Supreme Representative, Lawrence. Plans of the 1000s, Lawrence, 1907.