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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Senator Chester I. Long's Speech at Kansas City Tuesday Voices the Sentiments of Every Loyal, Patriotic Citizen in America SENATOR LONG ADDRESSES 4,000 COLORED PEOPLE! Assures Them That Congress Give Them Every Right. LARGEST EMANCIPATION GATHERING IN THE HISTORY OF KANSAS. Senator Long Has Won an Everlasting Place in the Hearts of the Colored People. Historical Society Since 1913 VOLUME IX. Senator Chester SENATOR L 4 Assures Them They Give Them LARGEST EMANCIPA THE HISTORY Senator Long Has Won the Hearts of the In a ringing speech at the largest Emancipation celebration ever held in the state, Senator Chester I. Long told the great crowd that thronged Booker Washington Park at Kansas City Tuesday that Congress had the power, and in due time would see that every man secures the rights guaranteed by the Constitution The crowd cheered lustily all through the speech which has permanently fixed the honest, fair-minded Senator in the hearts of the co'ored people of Kansas. The following is Senator Long's speech in full. It is indeed appropriate that these exercises today should be held in this, the largest city in Kansas. We are celebrating a great event which happened 47 years ago on the 22nd of this month. Abraham Lincoln on that day issued a proclamation that he had considered for many months. When it was done he was criticized most severely by those who thought he did it too soon and by others who thought it was done too late. It was the culmination of a mighty struggle about slavery that extended from the making of the constitution down to that hour. Kansas for a time was the scene of that struggle. Your ancestors were in slavery and were compelled to labor while others had the fault of that labor. You had been in badage for several centuries, a condition which was abhorrent to the moral sense of mankind and which could not continue under a flag that was referred to as floating over the brave and the free. The great men who fought the Revolutionary War and made the constitution realized that at some time in the future slavery must end. It could not be otherwise. To permit a condition that allowed one man to own another simply because of the color of his skin or the position of his ancestors could not be defended from any standpoint. And so it was that when the constitution was made there was a strong sentiment that some restrictions should be placed upon slavery and its extension. On the other hand the states that were protesting by the institution of slavery that had it ground into their very existence, would not consent to any declaration that interfered with it. Finally the making and ratification of the constitution turned almost entirely upon the concessions that were made to slavery. The Declaration of Independence had declared that it was a self-evident truth that all men are created equal; that they are enforced by their Creator with certain unenable rights; that among these are like, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. These words were penned by Thomas Jefferson, a slave owner and expressed his belief in the abstract principles of freedom rather than described his actions as a citizen of the new nation. But if the constitution had not provided that three fifths of the slaves should be included in determining representation in Congress, if the slave trade had not been permitted to continue until 1600, and if the provisions for the return of negative slaves had not been included, the constitution could not have been made. If these provisions had not been in it, nine states of the thirteen could not have been induced to consent to its ratification and the Republic on the United States of America would not have been born. these comprimises with other which were made at the time in order to be tabulated a more perfect form were in the following by other comprimises on the same subject. The first great compromise on slavery after the adoption of the constitution was the Missouri Compromise of 1820. By this agreement Missouri was admitted as a slave state but the vast country west and north of the southern boundary of Missouri extended, of which territory Kansas is a part was dedicated to freedom. Under this law slavery was prohibited throughout this great empire and of course in time only free states would be admitted from the great Northwest. Almost from the beginning of the government the admission of a slave state was always followed by the admission of a free state, or the admission of a free state was followed by the admission of a slave state. This was to insure the institution of slavery against interference from Congress, for under it the equilibrium was maintained in the Senate of the United States between the two states and the slave states. They had equal representation in the Senate and no law could be passed which interfered with slavery where it existed. After the Missouri Compromise in 1826 a number of states were admitted into the Union but the equilibrium was carefully maintained. In 1449, however, an event occurred which changed the whole situation. Gold was discovered in California and so many people flocked to that new country that in 1850 California was ready and demanded admission into the Union without having gone through the preliminary stages of preparation as a territory. The compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state and while certain concessions were made to slavery in that compromise there was no slave state ready to be admitted to follow California. And so it was that after the admission of California the free states had a majority in the Senate, although, unfortunately, some of the Senators from the free states were controlled by the slave power. The national administration was friendly to slavery, was in favor of protecting it where it was, but in order to ensure its protection it was necessary to secure the admission of another slave state at once. The situation was carefully conceived and an effort was made to admit such a state. In the act admitting Texas permission was given that great commonwealth to divide into five states and be represented by ten Senators instead of two. When the test came, however, the people of Texas declined to agree to the division and another slave state could not be obtained there. We have had a recent war over Cuba and that island is now temporarily under the control of a provisional government of the United States. In turn there will be but one result—it will be again under our flag, but with their full consent. Shortly after the admission of California those in control of the government of the United States were willing to pay Spain 100 millions of dollars for Cuba, the purpose being to make a slave state there to offset California and restore the equilibrium in the Senate. Spain would not consider the proposition and the effort failed. Then it was that those in control of affairs decided upon an unusual and hazardous course. Has appealed the Missouri compromise that dedicated the vast territory in the Northwest to freedom and passed the Kansas and Nebraska act that permitted the people of the territory to determine for themselves which of they were for freedom or slavery. It transferred the subject from Congress to Kansas and made it a contest in an immigration Kansas at that time was inhabited by only a few hunters, trail drivers and Indians who occupied some of the highest and most valuable parts of the territory. It became a contest in immigration between the North, that was for freedom and the South, that was TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1907. for slavery, as to which could send the greater number of people into Kansas this conflict continued for two years and every vote that was taken indicated that the North had won and that Kansas was to be free. Then fraud was employed to win success for slavery. The people of Missouri, devoted as they were to the preservation of the institution in their own state, crossed the Kansas border, remained but a day, voted and returned to their homes. They did all they could to faint a slavery on Kansas. But the people of Kansas would not mildly submit to a result brought about by tranf. There was a resort to force. It was used on both sides. Missouri came over to Kansas with their guns and Kansas went over to Missouri similarly equipped. Civil war began along the Missouri Kansas border near where we stand today. It was a mighty conflut that involved the very existence of the Nation, for it was to determine whether Kansas should be free or slave. Four constitutions were made. The Topeka and Leavenworth constitutions were for freedom. The Lecompton constitution was for slavery and was only submitted to the people to determine whether they favored it with or without slavery. They could not reject it. The people of Kansas had become aware of voting when stand alone would win, and comparatively few votes were cast on the proposition. This constitution was transmitted by President Buchanan to Congress with a message which declared that Kansas was as much a slave state as Georgia in South Carolina. The contest in Kansas, however, had attracted the attention of the whole Nation and the effort to admit the state under the Locomption constitution failed in Congress. That the state was not admitted was largely due to the indignation which swept all over the country and which finally impelled Stephen A. Douglas to part company with President Huckabee on the proposition to admit Kansas under that constitution. The whole power of the national administration was used to force Congress to admit Kansas under the Locomption constitution. Douglas opposed it, but could not defeat it in the Senate. Only two members of his party finally voted with him in the House, however, he had enough influence to defeat the bill. It could not pass. It finally was amended so as to require a vote by the people at Kansas and as there was a fair, free vote that time the Locomption constitution was overwhelmingly defeated. This contest over the admission of a state had assumed a national importance. The struggles along the Kansas border were but the beginning of the mighty contest for the preservation of the Union. If the struggle had not some the conscience of the Nation might not have been quickened and slavery might have continued. The contest over Kansas divided the party to which Stephen A. Douglas and President Buchanan both belonged, resulting in two nominations by that party in the next presidential election. The result of that division was the election of Abraham Lincoln, the first Emancipator, whom the American people, without regard to race or color, will consider as second only to Washington in our national history. He had taken a deep interest in the Kansas content, had declared repeatedly that he hoped that all men might be free, and he opposed without hesitation or qualification the extension of the institution of slavery. The content here in Kansas precipitated the Great American Conflict and it is gratifying to us, as Kansas to remember that the state was admitted under the fourth or Wyandotte constitution without slavery, but a few days before Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated President of the United States. For a time in the early part of the war it was believed that the Lion could be saved without destroying slavery so mighty was the struggle, so great was the destination of life and property that even Abraham Lincoln, the host friend the colored race ever held, was willing to preserve the Lion without destroying slaves. In August, 1862 in a letter to Honorary Lord Mt. Lincoln said My paramount object in this string is to save the lion, and is not either to save it or to destroy it. If I could save the lion without ing any slaves, I would do it, and it would save it by forcing all the slaves I would do it, and it I could save it by treasing some and leaving others alone I would also do that. What I do about slaves and the colored race I do because I be use it helps to save the lion. my people, so nothing to my view of official duty, and intend no modification of my oft-expressed personal wish that all men everywhere could be free. These words were used exactly one month before the Immanipation proclamation was issued. Prior to that time on July 22 the first draft of the Immanipation proclamation had been written by President Lincoln's own hand. He submitted it to his cabinet for their suggestions as to amendments, not upon the question as to the policy of issuing the proclamation. None of the cabinet favored it others opposed it. But what they said made no impression on President Lincoln's mind, except the suggestion made by one of them that it was not an opportune time to issue such an important proclamation. One of the members suggested the advantage of wanting for a Union victory rather than having it issued in the midst of Union defeats, for at that time McClollan had failed in his peninsula campaign, the second battle of Bull Run had been tough and ended in disaster, and the proclamation was left away waiting for a Union victory. Finally General Lee finished with his success over McClollan and Pope, crossed the Potomac and entered Maryland. A Union army was hastily assembled and placed under the command of General McClollan, who gave battle to last at Autumn. The battle was fought on the 17th of September 1882 and was conquered by Union victory for two days later but was overtressed the Potomac and returned from Maryland. President Lincoln had the opportunity for which he had been waiting and on the 22nd the Emancipation Proclamation was issued as a military order commanding those in rebellion to lay down their arms by January 1, 1883 and upon their failure to do so all slaves should be free. The South made bold by its successes and encouraged by the opposition which existed in many of the Northern states, declined the prefer made by President Lincoln and on the best of January following, won and your ancestors were declared to be forever free. This was a military measure at the time and was intended by President Lincoln to help save the Union. It until that time the colored people of the South took no part in the struggle except to assist their masters in doing various kinds of labor in the army and in producing food for the army of the South. It was believed by President Lincoln that, as the struggle was in fact was for the freedom of the slave, the slave should be permitted to help himself if he so desired. To show that the expropriation of President Lincoln was realized, that his confidence in the colored people as soldier was not misplaced, it is well to observe that during the first year after the proclamation over fifty thousand colored men were actually bearing arms in the Union army. That the colored man wished to fight for his freedom is shown by the fact that over 108,000 colored men assisted in the war for the preservation of the Union and the destruction of human slavery. It was thought at first that the Negro would not fight. It was learned that his recent transition from barbarian to civilization, and the fact that he had been in slavery for two centuries, had left him so dwarfed as to render him incapable of sustained physical and moral courage so requiente to a soldier, but practical trial on the battlefield required this charge and proved the galantry of the black soldiers on the severed battles of the war. Your role during the mighty struggle for the preservation of the Union and in the Spanish War has demonstrated that it possesses the true qualities of a soldier and that you are able and willing to do your part in any context for your country and its destiny. A military order made von true, but it became necessary that the authority issuing it should finally subdue those in rebellion. The 1800,000 ordained troops and the thousands of white troops under Sheriff, Sherman, and, above all, Grant, finally brought success to the Union cause. When Lee intended to grant at Appomattox, and the rebellion had been crushed you know that the proclamation of Abraham Lincoln had been made good. But before this on January 11, 1865 Congress by the new two-thirds vote in each house had passed the Thirteenth Amendment and submitted it to the legislature of the Union at states the Imprisonment Proclamation was a military measure but the Thirteenth Amendment made it the supreme law of the land. Mr. Lincoln after Congress had passed the ample Continued on Page 4. HORNIDAY WILL BE GOVERNOR! Well-known Fort Scott Business Man Has a Cinch on the Place. During the past six months we have visited nearly every county in the state and have questioned the people closely in how they stand on the gubernatorial proposition, and in every instance we have found them to be for Hon. Grant Horniday, of Fort Scott. He began his campaign early and the people have succeeded in bringing the politicians into line. Mr. Horniday has stepped aside several times for the other fellow, but the people are determined to make him governor this time and they will succeed. Mr. Horniday would conduct the affairs of this state as he does his own private business which has been a magnificent success. There is no other nominations to be made save governor and state printer, the other officers being justly entitled to second terms, hence Mr. Horniday will be nominated by acclamation along with them. It is generally conceded that it is an impossibility to get anyone to enter the race against him for the nomination BACK FROM THE SOUTH EDITOR PLAINDEALER: Having returned from a two week's visit to the scenes of my boyhood back in old Tennessee, naturally, I have a good time to report. I spent a day in St. Louis and also Evansville, Ind., going from there down through Kentucky to my former home in Clarksville, where a number of old friends met me with outstretched hands and hearts filled with that good, old-fashioned hospitality known only to the South. The Negro's opportunities and advantages are far in the rear of we who dwell out here in Kansas, but when seated at one of those good Southern cooked meals, I 'orgot Kansas, her fields of golden grain and equal opportunities for all men. I was a boy again, the joys and sorrows coming back to my memory as vividly as though it was but yesterday that I had left. Mosquitoes are plentiful and the unkept streets, delabiated buildings, etc., show a lack of that push, energy and enterprise that makes the cities and towns in the North not only great, but health resorts as well. Prohibition is enforced to the letter of the law, but I think that if war was waged against the pesky mosquitoes, and better sanitation provided to, the city, the health and happiness of the people would be far more greatly benefited. Tobacco is the chief product and yields handsome profits to the growers. While I was treated royally, I ste red clear of the Jim Crow cars, and did not bother with them only when it was absolutely necessary. It was indeed a pleasing sight to see so many young colored men in the government mail service drawing $75 per month. It was really inspiring, and is a glittering star of hope to younger men who are striving to surmunt the bulwark of prejudice oppression and low wages in these parts. Among the prominent colored men in Clarksville who do things are Mr. John Page with whom I spent a most delightful day. He quit his NUMBER 39. business, took his horse and buggy and took me for a drive over the city. Retiring to his beautiful residence Mrs Page prepared a magnificent dinner, which I highly enjoyed. She is a woman of high attainments and a splendid wife. Mr. Page owns thirty tennent places from which is realized a neat sum in rents. He was aldermn eight years, oil inspector under two administrations and is prominent and highly respected throughout the state I also met Dr. Jefferson, the dentist, Dr. Williams and Dr. Robert T. Burt, late of Harvar University Post Graduate School, Boston, Mass. He has a nice office and a splendid practice, and I want to say right here that Dr. Burt is tr. He carried out to his hospital for a visit. It is a large brick structure located on a beautiful hill overlooking the river in the suberbs of the city. It is an ideal location for such an institution, and the fresh, pure air sweeping over this place is invigorating, health-giving and a blessing to the unfortunates who are compelled to seek such an institution. It is modern throughout and equipped with all the appliances to be found in a first-class hospital. Here we were introduced to the matron, Miss Carter, of New York. It is pleasure meet a lady of her caliber. She is educated, cultured and refined, and her pleasing manner and gentle words have no doubt brought hope and comfort to many sufferers who felt that all was lost. The only thing I regret is the Doctor did not carry me to his hospital again, but be that as it may, Dr. Burt is alright. I spent a pleasant day at the home Mrs. Fanny Young, where I was entertained at dinner Friday. Here I met two of the lady teachers, Mrs. Carry Simpkins and Miss Fanny Hopewell, who made things so very pleasant for me, that it impressed me like Dr. Burt's, and I certainly hated to leave. I hope some time in the near future to Meet Mr. Page, Dr. Burt, Mrs. Simpkins and Miss Hopewell in Topeka. J. W. EDMONDS. KILLS NEGRO WOMAN HE LOVED! KILLS NEGRO WOMAN HE LOVED! Topeka White Man Shoots Sallie Lewis and Fires a Bullit Into His Own Brain. Here is a mystery and tragedy that happened in Topeka Thursday of last week which we would like for Tillman, Vardaman and Dixon to solve. Jack Steinhauff, a white man, shot and killed Sallie Lewis, formerly Moore at her home, 316 East First Street and then turned the gun on on himself, inflicting wounds from which he died Saturday night. The funeral of the woman occurred Sunday at the undertaking rooms of Stone street & Hamilton, and he was held on Monday. A note was found in Steinhauff's pocket supposed to have been written by the woman, in which was an agreement that both should die together. It is reported that he had been keeping company with her a long time notwithstanding the fact that she had a husband working in the Santa Ie yards. With Tillman and his cohorts crying Negro inferiority, we cannot understand why white men are beginning to kill themselves about colored women. If something is not done to check these white men, it will be impossible to tell one race from the other. If old Tillman and his followers will put a stop to white men making love to colored women, they need have no further fear of the races mixing Mrs. Parks Wri'e From Boston. Fiction or Prairie literature No doubt you will be surprised to receive a letter from an in Boston. I thought perhaps it would interest you to read your letter about my trip, especially I did not tell you I was compiling this when I saw you last Sunday. I left Topeka at the arrival of the toth and arrived in Chicago 20 Wednesday morning. I had a lay over there of seven hours and thirty minutes. I left Chicago over the Grand Trunk and Illinois Central, going up through Canada and pass- ing through the French capital, Foronto. After leaving that place I reached Point Huron at 12 o'clock and the Western was changed to Eastern time, there being about an hour's difference between the two. About one thirty, while every one was embraced in the arms of peaceful slumber, the custom house official entered the apartment and requested us to have our baggage ready for inspection; whereupon we thought how happy we would have been if only we could have remained on American soil, until at least we had finished our evening's sleep. Having ridden for two days and nights I had one more day's journey and two nights to make. Soon after the inspection of our baggage was over we passed through what is known in the St. Clure's tunnel. Before we entered the then monaster registered 60 deg. Fahrenheit, but soon after we entered the temperature was so low that heavy frost fell upon the car windows. The train passed through six minutes, the entire length of the tunnel being one mile and three quarters. The first thing our eyes beheld as the train rolled onward from the tunnel was the city of Point Huron on the American side, and recency on the Canadian side. It is to Point Huron that boats sail to carry passengers to Lake Erie. Darkness prevented me from seeing the beautiful recency that I have been told about by some of the passengers, but which I hope to see for myself on my return home, as I shall try to leave on the train that will pass by daylight through these scenes which darkness obscured from my view. I was the only colored person on the tourist car but I was treated in an exceedingly kind way by my fellow travelers, many of whom were French. The next morning we reached Eaton, a beautiful little village which contains many pretty, low thicketed cottages, and beautiful lawns. Then, great groves of pine trees loomed up in sight as far as the cypress tree, and beautiful green capped mountains, and beautiful valleys. About fifty miles from here was a large forest of pine and oak trees growing side by side so close together that it would take the eye of an eagle to penetrate to depths. The soil is a rich, black loam. The next city is Georgetown, a pretty little city with quaint old houses, none of which were above two stories high. The churches and school houses were the same height—two stories—but the spires of the churches in one hundred feet high. Toronto; the French capital of Canada, is the next city we gaze upon. This city seems to take on new life and style, and compares in size and grandeur to some of the large, beautiful American cities. Here we stopped one hour and a half, and two ladies and I took advantage of this to view the landscape o'er, stepping out of the car and walking up and down the plat form in front of the depot Kingston, a suburb of Toronto, was the next place we reached. It is here that the River St Lawrence begins. At Kingston we were switched off to another track and went back to Toronto. Among the ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC (EAU DE QUININE) ED. PINAUD'S HAIR TONIC (EAU DE QUININE) You can make your hair beautiful and improve your personal appearance by using ED. 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There is a growing demand for young men who fit themselves, by completing the Architecture Drawing Course, to make prints for houses, and who can do the work required in Electrical Engineering Layay of out building mad to make these courses more helpful than ever before. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal TTSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. most interesting rights was the waiting room at the depot, which was guarded by two custom house officials. The room is nearly as large as our custom house in Toskky; all the mail that passes there Canali and the United States for foreign posts is handled here. Vaduural was the next city at which the train stopped. This is a fashionable watering place. We next came to Patarse, a city on the St. Lawrence river. People enjoy themselves here boating, fishing, hunting and playing golf. Here also person is desiring to go to the Great Palls change case. Soon after having Patarse we crossed the St. Lawrence river on a bridge one of a third miles long. We crossed another river, the St. John, which flows be we a Cinnabar the United States, where we were passing over the bay, lay in our baggage was an inspected by a house other. Early the next morning we arrived at our destination. It was about eight thirty and I was met by my friends and given a cordial welcome to their home and beloved city. "The Athena of America." I will write you later about the sights in and around Boston, that I have seen and shall see before I turn my back upon the East and start homeward. I am ELIZABETH E. PARKS. I will add this postscript, that so far my impression of Boston is beyond my expectation. YALE. KANSAS. The Bind concert at the A.M.E. church was a success. Mrs Barclay of Girard was in the city this week. Rav George leaves on the 4th המשפט Mrs. H. White and B. Jackson went to Pittsburg this week. Rev. Spitkman was acquitted at Frontenac on Monday Miss Jane Gallway returned to her home in Pittsburg after a few days visiting with her mother, Mrs. Mary Gallway HAWAIIA KANS Mrs M. Keele met Wed most last year. She was during Mrs Roe's C.A.V. of Roe's house. N. a. bl. to her. Meeting my and last I. in a p.n. Sunday in 's. * It's B.K. and Walter R. Bunney was at a M.H.C.M.C. in A.M.H.C. Miss Alys Chambers of L. Bunney, is the guest of George Walthall, wife and family. Miss Ruby Thornton of Attlethon, has been visiting relatives and friends in the city, for the past week. She has been away from the city for a year, and during that time has not been idle. She is a great church worker and Christian young woman. During her absence from Hiawatha she has been a great factor in the organization of Sunday Schools, Baptist Young Peoples' Unions and literary societies. She has also the social interests of the Negro race at heart. Miss Thornton gave a lecture at the Second Baptist church on Tuesday night, the subject being the Past and Future of the Negro, which was well treated, in a way that showed the speaker is making a special study of the Negro race. The lecture was fine and was spoken of in the most complimentary terms. Joseph Brooks died is home to Fairview September 1. Mr Brooks was about 80 years of age Camera services were held at the Second Baptist church, Hawthwa, R. D. S. Popoff visiting The interment was in the old cemetery. Meredies Charles Banks and N. W. Johnson visited last week with Mrs. Roscoe Calvin. They also attended the fair at Seneca. Miss Grace Lobbs is still on the sick list. NORTH TOP. KA. Mrs George Level, aided by Mrs. Washington, gave a delightful surprise party at her residence, 1414 Logan street, in honor of her niece, Miss Geatrude Pryor, of Wichita. The house was suitably decorated for the occasion. The time was spent with music and amusements of various sorts. Refreshments were served and at a reasonable hour the guest's left reporting Miss Pryor to be a total entertainer LILLIAN RUSSELL the beautiful actress, says: Miss Pryor, who has been visiting in Topeka for the past 7 weeks returned Sunday to her home in Wichita. Come again Miss Pryor. Northwest Kansas is Prospering. Centralia is the home of P. M. A. Johnson, one of the best blacksmiths in that portion of the country. He has all modern machinery, and carries on a firstclass shop. We also met J. W. Baird, who is a successful farmer, and is making money. K. H. Brewer is the town butcher. He attended K. U., and is given credit for the success of the lodge in that community. On Saturday night, in company with John Johnson we went to his farm seven miles south of town, and Saturday evening and the forenoon of Sunday, His wife, Mrs. Dora Johnson is correspondent for THE PLAINDEALER. This couple is making great headway on the farm. For the past three years they have been renting, but are now planning to buy. They have several heath of hogs, cattle, chickens, and 100 acres of good corn. They have been married only a few years, and, having lecured to have some of the world's goods, are working to at eit. We enjoyed our trip to this se tion of the country and shall aguin visit the prosperous pro WEIR. KAN. Born, to O. S. Stewnd and wife, September 19, a fine girl. Rev. D. T. Carroway and family arrived on the 19t from Maysville, Ky., and are guests of Rev. Berry. He allud the rostrum all day at St. John Baptist church on the 22nd Bev Crawford and wife left here on the 14th for his new eld of labor in the western part of the state. Mrs M. Words and her father of Little Rock, Ark.. arrived here on the 22nd, looking for a brother who stays with Mr. Brooks, living a mile east of Cherokee. They did not meet the old man and daughter, and they spent the night at Mr. Young's. L. S Hairston of Flemons, who is a member of the school board, was in the city on the 23rd, looking up school books. Rev. Barclay, the A. M. K. pastor, is preparing to leave for his home, Guard, Kansas, on the 24th, and from there on the 24th for the annual conference at Parsons. He was all smiles on the last Sunday to find that the church, through Mrs Lissie Scott, Mrs. Annie Carter and Mrs Mary Carson, had furnished him a 22 suit of clothes to wear to conference. He seems to be very well pleased with the dollar money. Mrs. W. F. King arrived here on the 24th, from Columbia, Mo., to join her husband, Prof. W. King. Rev T. A. Lee and wife arrived on the card, from Chanute. He is a son in-law of Prof. King. Miss Annie King, a daughter of FEELING LIVER-ISH This Morning? TAKE THEDFORD'S Black-Draught Stops Indigestion and Constipation 25¢ ATLANTIC BRUCKS A Gentle Laxative And Appetizer Prof. King, arrived here the 15th, very sick, but is some better at this writing. There seems to be an increase in the number of school children this year, and the girls are in the lead - 50 girls and 34 boys. ATCHISON, KAN It goes without saying, Rv. Blake is utterly unusual in business and religious virtues in Stalton Bypass. He will preach his own wills at Eupon Stanton, which will return here a built house not used. Miss Stella Ray and a colleague Wilson entertained at five course supper Monday, componentary to Miss 2. Gordon and Grosse, of St. Joseph. Miss Penn, Bigger, the Cunningham, St Clair played the part at the table. Our Prof Geo. Dardus went last week to Burlington, Ia, and took leading part in the white people's great pipe organ recital. We are pleased to note the very high tribute paid the professor by the leading daily papers of that city. They paint him an artist high up in the leading rank of the profession and have booked him again for next year. Seven thousand people attended, at $100 a ticket. The Oil Soldiers celebrated Emancipation Day Saturday and Ebenezer and Calvary Baptist Churches celebrated on the 22nd Success is reported from both days. Dr. Rickets of St. Joseph, Hon. Paul Jones and Rev. White, of Topek, were the visiting speakers on Sunday and all scored well in their arguments. "honor to whom honor is due" and therefore we take off our hats to Prof W. E. Gray, whose untiming but a doubled the value of the Morton place, when his bought and is making yield from good returns on the money invested. We should also mention to his credit that he too is stepping above partisanism for the good of his people. A few deep thinkers and broad minded men to the front will insure our monies without trembling, coming together establishing much needed enterprises. Nick Chiles was here last week. The chronic knocker as usual had his wall of criticism ready. Nick wanted to ask him. "What on earth have you done?" Is not it a pity the people have not found it out? CENTRALIA, KAS. There was a big frost here the 20th. Wiley Baird had the misfortune to lose one of his large gray horses last Friday night. Rev. Hurie filled the pulpit hct Sabbath, preaching morning and evening. Mr. Pelton and wife, of Robinson, Kans, and Mrs. C. Townsend were calling on J. E. Johnson and wife this week. Mr. Pelton has purchased the farm that was recently occupied by H. C. Rice Consideration, 29,000. Blind Boone concert on Tuesday night. Miss Almeda Brewer left on last Wednesday for Lawrence, to attend school. She was accompanied by her brother Keron, who returned by way of Onaga, and visited for a few hours with Edward Burnside. Mrs. Collie Bird entertained the out of town guests Mrs. E. Johnson, Misses Arizona and Mamie Loggins at dinner Monday, complimentary to Mrs. Walter Johnson, who leaves this week for her home in Kansas City, Mo. Misses Clara and Brownlee Bird left last week for Lawrence where the latter will attend school Mrs. George Brewer entertained at dinner on Sunday Wiley Bird and wife, Misses Collie and Mrs. Walter Johnson. L. Townsend and wife entertain of the following guests at dinner Sunday, James Butts and wife, Rev. Harris A. Brewer, Frank Brewer and wife. Mr. Brewer and family leave this week for Senecas, where they will make their future home. We regret to see them leave as Mrs Brewer is a good church worker. May success follow them. 1 Are YOU K. of P.? IF NOT No1? DO YOU NOT KNOW that the use of Pathways is the strengest and most progressive order of the age? The four partments of the order are 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 educotion which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES COURT. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daugeters and sisters of the Knights are united for the common purposes of life. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to widows and heirs of deceased Knights. IF THERE IS NO LODGE in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write JOHN L. LL.WIS, G. C., Box 1077, Wichita, Kansas. GRAND OFFICERS KNIGHTS OF PYGIAS The following officers have been elected for the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction N. A. S. A. K. A. A. and A.; Jno. K. Lewis, Grand Chancellor, Wichita, Kas. ii. Pope, Past Grand Chancellor, Topeka. Kev. J. S. King, Grand Lecturer, Weir. E. S. Lee, Grand Master of Exchequer, Topeka. W. A. Wright, Grand Master at Arms, Winfield. Dr. S. H. Thompson, Grand Medical Director, Kansas City J. H Guy, Grand Attorney, Topeka. A. J Clover, Grand Secretary Endowment Board, Wichita. S. W. Fleming, Grand Treasurer Endowment Board, Wichita Dic Williams, Supreme Representative, Lawrence. Place of next meeting, Lawrence, 1867. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" NO STRAIGHTENING KINNY OR CLEARLY HAIR that it can be put up in any desired consistent with its length known as "OZONIZED DOX MARROW" and in the only safe preparation known to us that makes kinky or curly hair straight as born, harsh, kinky or curly hair soft, pliable and easy to comb. These results may be trained from one treatment to 2 or more treatments. We use of ford's thin pomade removes and prevents dandruff relieves itching in creates the stalk, stops the hair from falling nourishing the roots gives it new life and sugar. 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(None genuine without my signature) ```markdown ``` Mrs. Arthur Watson, who has been visiting her daughters, Mamie and Alberta, in Kansas City, returned home Thursday. The Ladies' Shatnrock club will meet with Mrs. J. W. Edmonds, 1920 Van Buren street, October 1st. All members are requested to be present Business of Importance Joshua R Miner, son of Rev W. M. Miner, of Fay, Oklahoma, it attending the Greek and Seminole College and Agricultural Institute at Bosey, I 7 FOR SALE—A four room brick cottage, three lots at 201 E. Eigh seventh street, barn and cistern: $600 cash or time, if well secured. C. D. Skintat, Phone 186 Mr. O E Grinsted of St Louis, Mo. is in the city trying to get the colored people interested in the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Co. We wish him much success in Topeka. Mr and Mrs. Booker T. Washington announce the engagement of their only daughter, Portia Marshall, to Mr. William Sydney Pittman, of Washington, D C. The wedding will o cur Tuesday, October 29, at "The Oaks," the Washingtons' Tuskegee home—National Review WANTED-A good colored barber to work on white trade. Guarantee of ten dollars a week and 60 per cent on all taken above $15 J. B. Lewits, Topeka, Kans. Prof. Geo. W. Jackson and his famous Twenty-third Regiment Band played a concert at Booker T. Washington Park Sunday in Kansas City, Kas Two or three thousand people listened to and applauded the best Negro band in any city or hamlet in the country. "Jackson has a wonderful organization," was heard on all sides." but in their enthusiasm none lose sight of the fact that Prof. Jackson is the best bandmaster to whom the Negro race can lay claim. FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The pastor spent Sunday in Lawrence, where he preached for the Warren street Baptist church. Rev. James Alexander conducted the services Sunday. The morning subject was "The Life of Moses." The evening sermon, which was quite interesting, was from the text, "All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change come," Job 14:14. Miss Annie Wilson entertained the Willing Workers Wednesday evening from six to eleven at the home of Mrs. Julia Ellis. The members of the Sewing Circle are requested to meet this afternoon with their president, Mrs. Mollie Clinkscale. The efforts of the clubs to raise money for the building fund culminated in a successful rally Sunday, the amount reported being 215.55. A REQUEST. Bishop A. Grant, and Rev, J. W. Braxton: We, the officers and members of St. Mark's A. M. E. church, desire to express the fact that in our quarterly conference meeting a vote was taken and the result showed that we unanimously ask that we have the Rev. W. H. Housley as our pastor this coming conference year, first, because the past year has been very, very peaceful and pleasant one, and second, we feel that we have been greatly benefitted both spiritually and financially by his leadership, and furthermore, we are glad to say that we have reasons to believe that your selecting us a pastor for last year, you did not select one who preaches that saying "Don't do as I do, but do as I say do," but you did choose for us a pastor who preaches the doctrine, "Follow me as I follow Christ," not only by words but by example. Hoping that you both will remember this petition and trusting that we shall not be disappointed in receiving the Rev. W H. Housley as pastor of St. Mark's church next year. By order of the quarterly conference, September 16th, '07 D. B BRYAN, Chmn Stewards T. WINS, see'y of Stewards. W. H. JACKSON Chmn Trustees M. S. WINS, Secy Treas." Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 31, 1907. Messrs C. R. Patterson and Sons, Greenfield, Ohio. Gentlement The Stanhope arrived on yesterday. In style, workman- ship and beauty it has far exceeded my expectations. Everyone admires it and I am certain it will mean some future orders for your firm. To say that I am pleased does not by any means express my satisfaction Thanking you for your promptness, etc. Very truly, CHAS H. JOHNSON, M. D. THE CARELESS CHILDREN OF THE COLORD RACE. I wish to remind my friends of a few facts about their neglected young men and women. Time is a great monster, who knocks at every individual heart, or tells him or her "Prepare to meet thy God." Our actions are for either good or bad, and they reflect upon others some influence which must shape or moid character. Some of the most vital things pertaining to the young people of our race are frugality, thrift and economy. No race rises to any height without the necessary qualities, which go forth to teach sobriety in the home, nation and community. We do not gather fruit where we have not strewn, and gather men and women when virtue has not been the stuff with which they were sharpened. Thorns and thistles must grow up where land is not worked. Through this life are inroads to destruction which are very broad, and thousands walk together there. The first path for the child is the hearthstone from which he came The second is the schoolroom where he may be taught to think right and just toward his neighbors. The allimportant path is the Christian church, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are held up. Parents should not allow their children to err while little, because it takes away from them the proper responsibitity. Mother, father, you are responsible for your little children. If you will educate yourichll dren you will help save the race. It makes great men and women to educate them. Mothers, fathers, friends, near me, for the cause of suffering children, who are neglected from time to time. I make my last appeal to this community. Unless you chastise your children, great will be the fall from the cradle to the grave. Remember what Mr, Daniel Webster said: "You may write your name in bronze, marble, rock and upon buildings, but it will be effaced. But if you write them upon the hearts of men and women I will be immortal. Is time, is immortal. Be a hero in the strife. ONLY A PRIVATE. Troop D. Ninth Cavalry, Batanzas, P. I. FOR RENT—Four nicely furnished rooms over Lee's Drug Store. For gentlemen only. Inquire at Lee's, 921 Kansas avenue. The many friends of Mr. A. L. Rodgers, president of the Olympic club, Kansas City, Mo., will be sorry to learn of the serious illness and wink him a specially recovery. Mr. Rogers is one of the most enterpoising gentlemen of Kansas City and has a host of friends. Mrs G. A. Page is spending the week in Kansas City, Mo. Rev, N. T. Lane of Mt. Vernon, Ill was in Jopeka this week. C. H. James of Kansas City, Kan. was a pleasant caller at this office Wednesday. Mrs Archie Bailey and Miss Bessie Bailey have returned from Colorado Springs. The 'College Play' will be repeated at the First African Baptist church October 7th. Mrs. H Brown and little Mildred Winnor a Brown left Tuesday for New York to visit her mother and sisters. They will visit relatives and friends in Waterbury, Conn, Providence, R I, and B ston, Mass, and will be in the Last three months Hats I have the nobbiest and best line of headgear ever shown in Topkaka, and cordially invite every in the city to attend my Opening which takes place Sept. 27, 28 and 30. Here you will find over 100 of the latest styles in fall and winter HATS. They are the same hobby recipes and styles that are being worn down East, and as to their quality, I challenge Topeky. My street and dress hats cannot be beaten in neither quality, style or price. Hats that other stores sell for $10, you can get them at my store for $8. Why pay extortionate prices when you can get the same thing for two or three dollars less? It costs you nothing to inspect my goods and I more than pleased to show them and quote you prices whether you buy or not. My stock of Plumes, trimming, Etc., is the best money can buy. No old carried over stuff, but new and fresh from the big wholesalers in the East. With every $5 purchase I am going to give an ideal skirt and waist supporter. Call and see me. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter, 481 KANSASAVE, (upstairs) Mr and Mrs Forte entertained at dinner last Thursday Rev and Mrs J E Edwards, Mrs R. A. Carson and Mrs L. H. Slaughter. Miss Pearl Monroe, who has been visiting in Omaha for the past year, returned home Tuesday. Dr. David DeFrantz of Pueblo Colo. was in the city this week visiting his brothers and old friends. J. F. McCampbell of Kansas City Mo. has entered the Kansas Medical college of this city. Mr. A. R. Eagleson, after a few days visit with relatives and friends, left Thursday for Nashville, Tenn., where he will finish his course in the dental department at Meharry. Rev. J. E. Ford, D. D., Denver. Colo., returned delegate from the International Sunday School convention, Rome, Italy, is visiting Topka and will preach at the following churches Sunday: First African Baptist church, 11 a.m: Central Baptist church, 3 p.m; Shiloh Baptist church, 8 p.m. The public should avail themselves of this opportunity to hear this distinguished scholar, preacher and lecturer. Dr. Ford has accepted the pastorate of Bethel Baptist church, Jacksonville, Fla., the largest Baptist church in the South, and will leave very soon for his new field Y M C A N I G H T S C H O O L.. The Y M C A begins its third annual term of night school, October 7th, 1907 The school offer three different courses intended to meet the needs of those who were either negligent or unfortunate in not securing a common school education. No man is too old to enroll in the school and all will receive the closest attention from the instructors. The common school will be taught by Mr Wade and Mr Sawyer. The business course will be under the personal direction of Mr John M Wright. Bookkeeping, elementary arithmetic, advanced arithmetic business forms and letterwriting will be taught in the course. The physical classes will begin the winter's work Tuesday evening, Oct. 8th. A big squad of Y M C A football players was out for the first practice Monday afternoon, and prospects 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 Homeseekers excursion to Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Indian Territory points on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and Westthe DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN Leading and Best Industrial School of the west Classical College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocals), including piano, organ and harp, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Iam Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. SHELTON FRENCH,A.M.,Acting Pres. Pioneer: Office Bell West 1493. Rudmance Bell West 15 ere bright for a rattling good team this season. G. A. Page was elected manager and Fabian Delgrantz captain. Several games have been seated. The team will play its first game with Summer High School, Kansas City, Kane, October 5. A big campaign for new members has been launched by the colored M C A of this city. The whose membership has been divided into two sides with OLD Moss as captain of one side and OA Page captain of the other. Each captain has five special heteenants whose business it is to canvass for new members. A valuable prize will be given to the captain of the side that turns in most money. It is hoped that every young man and old man will take advantage of the great opportunities offered by the Y M C A to become clean strong intelligent beings a credit to themselves and the community. Membership fee, $5 a term; High school boys, $4; $1 down by Oct. 20. $25.00 Santa Fe Daily until Oct Accepted in tourist s Pullman fare; also in f Through service on the enable you to visit Gr Prescott, and many oth Also very low rate cursion to Oklahoma, and Indian Territory p Tuesday of each month MIS LOR MANITOIL, NO. 101 MANITOIL QUINN VILLERY LOUISVILLE, LA. WESTER The Great Education DEPARTMENTS:--T Leading and Bes courses Classical College, Prepa- Sub Normal, Musical (Instrument including piano, organ and na- (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Ca- and Book Binding, Business Co- and Typewriting, Tailoring, B plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering Gardening. SHELTON F Phones: 0 When you come to think of R. 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 III health and direct intent are the fruits of the battle. Keep nerves, say "I shall control myself and be a cheerful philo esopher" and all will go well. New York Post. Dromedaries Fond of Smoke. Most dromedaries according to a menagerie property are particularly fond of toothed and can be made to do most anything under its influence. I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS. Give me a share of your trade. 0 California $25.00 October 31st, 1907. at sleepers on payment of on free chair cars. on fast trains. Stop-overs Grand Canyon, Phoenix. other points. rates for Homeseekers ex- a. Texas, New Mexico, any points on the 1st and 3rd month. W. 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Soldier's Course in Event of His Be- ing Suddenly Awake. Of Col. John C. Hayes, who served with distinction under Gen. Winfield Scott in the Mexican war, an amusing story is told by T. E. Parish in his "Gold Hunters of California." Hayes with his command, had been out scouting. On his return he made no report to Gen. Scott, who sent for him. Gen. Scot was a veritable market 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 roasting at noon and taking their steaks, 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!" quarred Scott. "Yes; we were not expecting him." "Where were your sketches?" "Did not have any." "What!" shouted Gen. Scott. "A colonel in the regular army of the United States go into camp in the heart of the enemy's country and never place a picket on guard! What would you do if surprised when arsenic?" "Shoot the first man that waked me up," was the cool recky. Photographs The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONEHALF? Stop and see me W. H. LUCAS, 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA VERSITY, as. Kansas and Westthe nal and State Normal. pool of the west modified Location, Healthful Climate, sentences and Thorough Teachers. nation terms, prices and all inducements due to , Acting Pres. Sell West 15 THE PLAINDEALER PUB.,CO. 112 East Seventh Street SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail $1.70 In Months by mail $1.00 Three months by mail 20 Entered at the Postoffice at Tupelo's Second class Mail Master FRIDAY SEPT. 27, 1907. A few 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." --- SENATOR LONG'S SPEECH The greatest gathering of colored people in the history of Kansas was at Booker Washington Park at Kansas City Tuesday, where thousands of loyal, patriotic souls congregated to celebrate and pay homage to humanity's truest friend, Abraham Lincoln, whose famous Emancipation Proclamation issued 45 years ago on Sept. 22 said that henceforth all men in America should be free. Hon. Chester I. Long, the senior senator of Kansas was the orator of the occasion. His speech was a glowing tribute to the great Emancipator and filled those he had benchtied with new hope. Whites as well as blacks highly appreciated the speech and all were materially benefited. As he went back over the history of forty-five years ago, the great throng of people sat as though spell-bound, frequently puncturing his speech with outbursts of enthusiastic applause. We reproduce the speech elsewhere in this paper and hope all will read and profit thereby. The strongest point in the speech is his reference to the amendments to the Constitution, wherein he says that several states have nullified these amendments and Congress has the right to correct same and will do so in due time. This is what the colored men and fair minded whites want to see done as soon as possible. This admission is enough to put the Democratic party to flight, and those of the race who doubted Republican sincerity should forever silence themselves. Senator Long's speech means much for the race, and those who had lost all hope can take on new courage and go ahead and feel that such broad, liberal minded men as Senator Long will so adjust things that every man will be equal before the law and at the ballot box. We have his word, let us hope for the best Senator Long Addresses Four Thousand Colored People. Continual from page 1 ment call "But that proclamation is far short of what the amendment will be when fully commended. A question might be raised whether the proclamation was legally valid. It might be urged, that it only added those that came into our lines, and that it was imperative to those who did not give themselves up, or that it would have no effect upon the children of slaves born hereafter. In fact, it would be urged that it did not meet the civil. But this amendment is a king's cure all for all the cases. It would the whole be thing up." The it was that Abraham Lincoln, our first elected president, was permitted to witness the consumption of the mighty struggle for the freedom of the slave. He lived to see Congress pass the Thirteenth Amendment, which he knew would be rathed by the requisite three fourths of the states. He lived until after Appomattox, which came a few months later. He was not permitted to participate in the struggle incident to reconstruction and in the adoption of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. But he lived long enough to know that slavery had been forever blotted out and that our flag waved over a people who were in fact free. The Fourteenth Amendment which made you free was followed by the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. These two amendments gave certain political rights and privileges. They also protected discrimination in the states out of our taxation or persons without purpose. Congress has the power to enforce the Fifteenth Amendment by appropriate legislation and the time is not far distant when this must be done. But while the law has done much for you and I hope will do more for you in the future, the fact remains that much of that which is necessary for your continued advancement and progress must be done by yourselves. Education will do much to render ineffective the state laws that have been passed in the time to make a much progress in the better civilization that laws can no longer institute against you. The most grievous thing in your future is the progress in the industrial schools. which such discussion is prudent to usable. The fourteenth and fifteenth Amendments are part of the constitution of the United States the same as the thirteenth. They have been placed there through the method provided in the constitution itself for its amendment and modification. And not withstanding the criticism that has been made in regard to them, I predict that the time will never come when they in the least will be modified or changed by the National Government. They are there to remain as long as the constitution itself endures. And now, in the years that have come and gone since the Thirteenth Amendment was adopted, and since Lincoln did I wish to refer to the progress your race has made. The Anglo Saxon race has had centuries of preparation for the responsibilities of citizenship and government. It has only been twenty-five years since the proclamation and forty-two years since Appomattox made it good. What have you done in that time to instill the hopes, desires and expectations of those who made you free? You have doubled in numbers. You were then largely engaged in actual and principally talked the plantations of your own in the South but few of you were engaged in other occupations. Agriculture is still the primary occupation of our people but it is not until a different circumstance and surroundings. Thirty-five years after Appomattox with people operated some farms upon which they lived these farms were worth a half billion dollars and upon them you were not only supporting your own people but furnishing food and clothing for others dependent upon your laborers. Of the 500,000 farms operated by Negro farmers and only three fourths were rented. The farm owners among you are steadily increasing as time goes on the Negro farmer conducted one eighth of the farms in the United States. Your people comprised about one eighth of the population of the United States and produced about one sixteenth of all the farm products. You cultivated one half of all the cotton farms, one third of all the rice farms, one fifth of all the tobacco and rice. You have wit mossed decided improvement over slavery days although the advancement has not been so great as many of you would desire. The dirt floor in the log house which was the rule in the slave cabins has disappeared and has been replaced by the western floor in the frame house. When the Union comes however many of you must be a new ambition hit the plantation and went to the city. You engaged in other occupations. You now have representations in all the 140 occupations reported by the last congress in living all the professions and every trade and industry. You have shown yourself to engage in and make business to print all over industry with a white man pursuant. You have a Negro business director of the two branches which shows the possessions of your race and that practically one line of business is burned against you who have the energy and determination which are necessary for any man to win success whether the color of his skin is white or black that once proposed exists in an deny but as it is not possible to control change conditions that exist it becomes necessary for you to be your part as best you can understand the limitations as you and them the two has done much for you and you have done much for yourselves. There is much to do. The same reports show however, what can be done all of you by showing what has been done some of you. You have your limitations as much as the people of other races and what you do or at tempt to do must be done with tolerance to those limitations. The most desirable thing for each and all of you to hope to be some good citizens of the population and only honorable members of the community in which you live. In Thirteenth Amendment gave you in order that you now fully and justly enjoy The Fifteenth Amendment nor prohibited any state from denying you the right of suffrage on account of color. Unfortunately, in some states this amendment has been, in a measure, nullified by state laws passed for that taken with your hands and with a untimed With the knowledge that you are ten in these institutions you are better prepared to overcome the obstacles which lie in your pathway. I stand here expressing nothing but hope and confidence in your ultimate success and in your ability to go onward and upward, not backward and downward. A race that is not yet a half century from slackery that has accomplished what it has should not be disheartened or discouraged on account of the difficulties and obstacles which are set to overcome. And now, as a fitting close for these exercises today, let us think of the life and character of Abraham Lincoln. Whatever obligations you may feel toward other public men, however highly you may esteem and regard such men, the fact remains that your greatest allegiance, love and admiration should go to Abraham Lincoln. His heart was ever with you, and throughout his whole life he always expressed the hope and the desire that all men might be free. He had much opposition to his policies while he was encouraging to carry them into execution. The conservatives opposed him because they claimed he was acting too quickly when it issued the unanimous proclamation for that act he was conducted and courted most unanimously by the timid and cautious he that element society which always opposes any new departure and hostilities at the tipping of any advanced step. When he issued the proclamation there were still severe the country who declared that he had charged the issue from one for the preservation of the Union to one for the freedom of the slave, and that public opinion would not sustain the change. On the other hand, throughout his entire administration, he had the opposition of the radical element, who claimed that he was too conservative and cautious. We cannot realize now, with the present estimate of Abraham Lincoln and his career, how there could have been such determined, vicious opposition to him and his measures while he lived. But the fact remains that there was such opposition, vigorous, determined and implacable, and that Lincoln did not at any time sent to satisfy the radicals. Wendell Phillips, in 1804, in a letter to the Cleveland convention, places this estimate on Abraham Lincoln and his administration: The administration, therefore, I regard as a civil and military failure, and its allowed policy rumours to the North in every point of view. Mr Lincoln may wish the end peace and freedom but he is wholly unwilling to use the means which can secure that end. If Mr Lincoln is reinstated I do not expect to see the Union reconstructed in my disless terms more disastrous to liberty than even disunion would be. John A. Preston who was nominated in lieu by the Cleveland convention in a letter to this office of Mr Lincoln in respect to Mr Lincoln I continue to hold exactly the sentiments contained in my letter of acceptance. I consider that his administration has been point well audited and financially a failure and that its successive continuance is a cause of regret for the country. The extent to which this opposition to Mr. Lincoln was carried is shown by the fact that, while the extreme indulgence in gross waste shocked him under not they did not amuse themselves conceived gratification that he was no longer in their way. In a political union held a few hours after his death, one of on a one of policy less conspicuous than that of Mr. Lincoln, the feeling being nearly universal among men at the occasion of Andrew Jackson's presidency would prove a goodend to the country. We know now that instead of being a gentle it was the most unfortunate occasion for what and black that could have happened to the country. While Lincoln had much opposition while he lived his transpiritual reduction and strengthened him with the people and he would have been able to have pursued a course that would have brought peace to good will to the South, and would have availed the wrath of your late master that for want of a more constant subject was visited upon you. Abraham Lincoln during his entire life the opposition of the ultra conservative and the radical, to be a middle course that was unattractive to both. But he had the support and confidence of the great common people of the country who always are ready to support those who do right and favor legislation for the good of all. Re- ..The Topeka.. Industrial and Educational Institute Practical Training of Negro Youth. A School for Christiau Training. The Western Tuskegee A GROUP OF Departments State Industrial, Agricultural Music, Elocution. Tredes Taught A GROUP OF CADETS—Uni artments State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Music, Elocution. des Taught A GROUP OF CADETS-Uniforms Made by Tailoring Department Departments Advantages State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Music, Elocution. Thoroughness. Every a trade. High mor Carpentry, Printing, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, Bookbinding, Tailoring, Sewing, Dressmaking, Millinery, Cooking, Laun dering and Housekeeping. Wm. R. CARTER, Principal DRAWLER M. n. R. CARTER, Principal DRAWLER M. constitution under Abraham Lincoln would have been an entirely inferior thing in what it was under Andrew Jackson and instead of postponing to years as it did your generation and a demonstration the work could have been begun shortly after freedom was secured but too well waited it otherwise and you and the people of the South were left to work out the problems which confronted you in hatred, malice and vindictiveness in stead of in peace, friendship and good will. Let us hope today that the two races in this country may solve the difficult problems which yet confront them, not in prejudice and hate, but as Abraham Lincoln would have us do with malice towards none and charity for all. TOUSSAINT L'O UVERTURE. This soldier, statesman and martyr with a mere handful of men held at bay sixty ships and 30,000 trained soldiers—the flower of the French army and navy. Wendell Phillips pronounced Toussaint the greatest general the world has produced Pictures of this great Negro, and of all emiuent colored people sold by The Colored American Novelty Co., P. O. drawer, 2218, Washington, D. C. Agents wantee For First-class Rooms and Lodging When in Puebelo, Colo., Stop at B. W. Shelton's Rooming House, B. W. Shelton's Rooming House, 210 Lampkin 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 $3.50 to $12 SUITS $15 to $45 212 FRANCIS Mr. ST. JOSEPH, MO. A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS A. SIMS' POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all who wish a nice time. When Hutchinson call on him. 306 SOUTH MAIN STREET PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Myrtle Scott, Plaintiff. vs Branson D. Scott, Defendant. State of Kansas to Branson D. cultural, Normal. Thoro a tra attent Milita Principal & M. W. F. DRAWLER M. TOPEKA, KANS F. J. Weaver, Mg'r. Mrs. toured by the Metropolitan security Co. Get Busy The Afro-American F. J. Weaver, Mg'r. Mrs. F. J. Weaver, Mg'r. Female Dep't toured by the Metropolitan surety Co. Reference: Missouri Savng Bank We are sending hundreds of good positions in and out of the Women coming to Kansas City should always have a demand for connection, and can accommodate. HELP SENT TO ALL WHEN TRANSPORTATION MAIN STATE 100 N. GEORGE BRANCH OFFICE NO. 1, 150 KANSAS CITY, National Life Insurance The Knights Protec Authorized to do business State. We issue policies to create a reserve fund to accident benefits while United States should carry benefited. P. C. New and Hand Goods Furniture, Stoves, Soil Gas Fitting, Etc., bought We do Gas Fitting, All Work Guaranteed. 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 IS NURNISHED. Main Since 1300 Gee Street Branch Office No. 1, 1505 E. 18th St. National Negro Life Insurance Co. The Knights @ Ladies Protection Authorived to do business under the laws of the State. We issue policies from $75 to $1,000. We create a reserve fund to in to members. Sick and accident benefits while you live. Every Negro in the United States should carry a policy with us and be benefited. J. JOHNSON Proprietor. Phone 800. 211 N. WASH PHONE 800. 211 N WASHINGTON AVE., JOLA, KAS 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 ems Made by Tailoring Department Advantages Thoroughness. Every Student receives a trade. High moral tone. Special attention to care and training of girls. Military dipline. Strong Musical course. EXPENSES REASONABLE opportunity to work. Endorsed by Ministers of EVERY denomination. Send for Catalogue. M. W. FREEMAN, Ass't Prin. PEKA, KANSAS. Mrs. F. J. Weaver, Mg'r. Female Dep't Retup titan Reference: Missouri Sav'lg Bank. Busy If You Want Work -American Employment Agency Get Busy If You Want Work WILL GET YOU A JOB holding hundreds of competent colored men and women in and out of the city. quarters for Reliable Negro Help. Colored men and Kansas City should come direct to our office, as we demand for competent help. We have a Hotel in an accommodate you until you get a situation. SENT TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY PORTRACTION & FURNISHED. 10X Gee Street EPTL PHONE MAIN 441 No. 1, 1505 E. 18th St Lett Phone Kart 834 S CITY, MO. National Negro Insurance Co., knights @ Ladies Protection Arrived to do business under the laws of the issue policies from $75 to $1,000. We have fund to in to membnrs. Sick and affits while you live. Every Negro in the is should carry a policy with us and be KANSAS CITY, MO. and Second Goods Fire, Stoves, Second Hand Clothing, Baking, Ete., bought, sold and exchanged. Gas Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- sking Guaranteed. Furniture, Stoves, Second Hand Clothing, Gas Fitting, Eto., bought, sold and exchanged. We do Gas Fitting, Repairing and Uphol- All Work Guaranteed. 11 N WASHINGTON AVE., JOLA, KAS What we do, we do Well. J. W. ANDERSON Plumber. be taken as true and a judgment for a divorce and care and custody of Eva Scott will be rendered against vou. MARTLE SCOTT. [SPAI] Plaintiff. Altest. R. L. THOMAS. Clerk District Court. First published August 16th, 1907. r Sergt. Benjamin Arms is a tenling the encampment at Fort Riley. Mrs. B. W. Vaughn is the guest of Mrs. T. L. Phillips, southeast o the city. Mrs. Launa Adams, of 821 City street, is recovering from her recent illness. Mrs. Elise Buny, who has been seriously ill a her home on Twelfth street, is convaccent Mrs. R. S. Christian entree on Thursday evening in a coal mine Mrs Walter Colorado Miss Pearl Minor, of Chicago, is visiting her mum at 601 Medford Street, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hurt passed through Kansas City last week on route to Baxter Springs to visit Mr Hurt's parents. George Wills, who conducts a club on Choctaw Street in Leavenworth is an industrious young man and striotly up to business. Miss Corinne Jones entertained last Friday evening complimentary to Mrs. Ball of Alabama and Mrs. John Holerman of Chicago. Mr. H. G. Mayberry received the sad news last week of the death of his father, who died on the 8th at his home in Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Anna Snell returned to her home in Kansas City Thursday morning, after spending three days with her mother, Mrs. John Chiles Mrs. Susie Washington and Little son, who have been visiting her parents in Dover, Okla, returned Wednesday, reporting a good time Mrs. Ed. Baker and children, Dorothy and Robert, left Sunday for their home in Henaess, Oklahoma, having spent five weeks very enjoyably with relatives and friends in Topeka. Mrs Delilah Griffin, who suffered a paralytic stroke some time ago, has been removed to her own home at the foot of Jefferson street, and is in a very feeble condition. Mrs. Maggie Adams and Miss Patsy Bradley have returned from Colorado where they spent the summer. They are looking well and report a pleasant time. WANTED-At once, a colored pharmacist Must be registered in the state of Kansas. Address, TENNESSEE DRUG CO 510 Union street, Coffeyville, Kans It is reported that an old-time printer, who has grown weary of the dull life of a bachelor will soon take one of Topeka's fairest daughters to share his joys and sorrows. S. R. Lowery, a pioneer business man of Leavenworth, has a first class restaurant in his own building on Third and Kiowa Streets. They keep fresh fish and other good things that appease the appetite of the innerman Rev. C. W. Wilson was in the city Saturday having boarded a train that did not stop at his home in Burlingame and he was carried through to Topeka. He reports the colored people and the churches as being prosperous. Dr Sylvester Banks, who graduated with the '07 class from the Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., passed the necessary examination required by the state of Kansas and has thrown out his shingle in Kansas City. Dr. Banks is well and favorably known in the city, and is one of the really bright young men of whom Topeka is expecting much. IOR SALL. - A nice bakery doing good business. This a chance for some colored baker to invest. The Price reasonable. For particulars address THE PLAINDFATER. "The Bachelor's Revrie" at Cumberland Presbyterian church. Mrs Mayme Freeman Johns, who the past month has been visiting Mrs. Nick Chiles and other friends, will leave Monday for her home in Omtha. She will be accompanied by Mrs. Simon P Jordan, who will make an extended visit Dr. W. L. Stewart, of New lemons, one of the leading physicians of the state, was in Topeka Natr day on tour home from a few days visit with friends in W. and other Kansas points. He speaks uncoutroughly of the Nawah st ass we don't people and more the bad while it is harm. He has built up a lucrative practice and has not only grown in wealth but in worldupons "Where is Ned O'Banon?" is a question asked us one day this week Well, Mr O'Banion is residing one step beyond hell—in Texas, where he is doing nicely—making money, and like the genuine Kansan that he is, walks rather than be Jim Crowell on street cars. He has adapted himself to his surroundings, and though his proud blood boils with indignation, he shies at the big six-shooters, gracefully tips his hat if "Mara George" desires, and thinks to himself what he would do to that if he had him on Kansas Avenue in Topeka. Dr. W. W. Caldwell left one day last week for Independence, Kas., where he will locate. Dr. Caldwell was reared and educated in Topeka, being the first person of color ever admitted to the Kansas Medical college, and his wonderful capacity to grasp things, gentlely conduct, etc., has won for him the plumb of the whole city—white and black alike a marry and respect him. He is one of the best educated physicians in the state having graduated with high honor from the State Normal at Emporia before entering the medical college. He has been associated with Dr. O A. Taylor, one of the best and most successful physicians in the West, and he highly recommends Dr. Caldwell to the people of any community. The Pitin-dealer joins his hosts of admiring colored and white friends in wishing him unbounded success. Our highly esteemed friend, Billy Solomon, wife and little son left Wednesday for Philadelphia. Pa., where Mr. Solomon will be employed by the Banner Publishing Co., one of the largest and best equipped colored printing establishments in the East. Billy Solomon is known among the printers and shop owners of Topeka as the pressman. In this city of progressive printing where some of the largest shops in the great West are located, he is classed as one of the best platten pressmen in the city. He is also a good printer and rubber stamp maker. For several years Mr. Solomon has been in charge of the pres- room at Trapp's, one of best job printing concerns in the city. It is conducted by white people, but Billy's superior knowledge com- pletely obliterated the color hue. He was a soldier in the Twenty-third Kansas Volunteer Infantry, and after returning from Cuba, he held cases on the Prairie where the foundation of his mechanical education was laid. The Solomons are nice people, active members of Suloh Baptist church, and the best wishes of a host of admiring friends follows them. ST. LOUIS, MO Among the many business men of St. Louis, in a Kansas boy who has a monopoly on the pool room business. Mr. Brooks was retired in Kansas and emigrated to St. Louis about ten years ago. He now owns and controls pool nails at the following places: 1311 Market street with three tables. 117 Landell street with two tables and 1231 Christine street with three tables. He also owns and controls one of the only two large skating rinks in the city He is president and general manager of the Working Men's club situated on Market street. The most of the business buildings he occupies are rented, and he pays $207 as rent. trying to do something for himself is Mr J. Mason who is running a large boarding house at 2608 Washington street A family reunion was held at the beautiful residence of J. C B. Lewis who lives two miles north of Bignes, Kansas, on the old home place. There were thirty people all or the family and family come. The grief of minor were Mr. Moore of Bignes, Miss Ware of Bignes Springs, and Miss Hammond and Patterson. Mrs. Lewis was treated by the City to same care, and the work in the city of work. In Patton on Kansas City was shaking hands with I weeK in for Saturday. The Oakland Sunday school gave an entertainment Saturday night to raise funds with which to finish paying for their new pess. A large number was present, and enough was realized to cancel their indentedness. Dainty refreshmen's of all kinds were served in abundance, and were freely partaken of by those whose good fortune it was to be there. It is needless to add that all had a good time, as the Oakland people know how to make things pleasant. This is one of the best Sunday School's in Shawnee county, and under the careful, painstaking guidance of Superintendent I. B. Chiles they are making commendable progress. He is ever looking after the school's interest and takes the lead in all things pertaining to its uplift and advancement. In this work he is ably assisted by Misses Lona M'Neal and Lya Phillipps, who go out from the city every Sunday and Mesham's Holdon and Marinney. Mr. Chiles and his assistants deserve great credit for their excellent work, and we would be pleased to see the people go out from town and visit them and lead a helping hand. DUNLAP. KANS. Quite a number of people were here from Emporia, Kansas City, Strong City and other places to celebrate the Emancipation of the colored people. The speakers of the day were R. Miller and Marion Leatherwood. We regret very much that Hon. H. I. Monroe could not be with us on that day. Mr. J. R. Gayden and wife were made happy by the arrival of a fine baby boy. Mrs. Wlunie Cheadon of Emporia is visiting relatives and friends. Noah Gayden of Kausas City is visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Reeves of Emporia and her daughter, Mrs. Maud Lowery is visiting her sister and friends. Services at the Baptist church we well attended Sunday. Miss Claudia Turner won the first prize at the Baptist church and Miss Maud Turner won the second prize. Rev G. S. Gordon leaves for his home in Manhattan Monday. Mrs Bell Patterson of Popeka is visiting her sister. Mr. Marcellus Owens is visiting relatives in Manhattan. Miss Joanna Allen is gradually failing. Mr Jamer of N Lincoln, who was reported all a few weeks ago, lies in a precarious situation. Rev. Mason was a visitor to Fort Scott Sunday, on route to his home in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs William Witherspoon has retired home after two months visit with her mother. B. Cohran and wife and little grandson, Minor Campbell are visiting in Clarksburgh. Re. M. S. Jones has returned from Washington, D. C., where he attended the National Baptist convention. He also visited Jamestown exposition and other places of prominence while absent. Mrs. Peter Thomasson, who was a ricken with paralysis two weeks ago, is much improved. R v McQlay, pastor of G. M. E church, filled the pulpit at the A M. E church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Wooten, the pastor, is attending con- Mrs. Abe Boyd of Short street died Friday after a few days' illness. Funeral was held from the house Saturday, Rev. Dudley conducting the services. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery. Wid' Sense was down from Aug. 1st at the work to see his sister, Mrs. Charleston. Rev B A Smith and wife spent Wednesday in Arkansas City with friends. Mr. Smith is at the residence on W. teste. Roy Bindy returned to Worthing on Sunday to tell his niece there. The Willing Workers gave a successful supper at the residence of John Nichols and wife. Mrs. M. Recs left last Friday for Kansas City. Miss Estella Reager of Humbolt, Kansas, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Allen Brown. Mrs. Charleston left last week for her home in Arkansas. Miss Minnie Brown, who has been the guest of Miss Pearl Ambler for the past three weeks, near Nowater, I, T., returned last Saturday reporting a good time. Mrs. Win. Ioud was on the sick list last week, but is now much better. Mrs. W. A. Wright, who was ill the last of the week with a bad throat, is also better. Rev. Rever preached his firewell worship last Sunday, at the A.M. E. church, before going to the annual conference, which convened at Parison this week, and made his final report for Winfield and Wellington. It was the best report ever made since both churches have arisen. They have raised over $800 the past conference year, of which Bro. Rever is very proud and he heartily thanks the good people of both churches for what they have done. Cell Phone 1091 Ind. Phone 964. OFFICE HOURS 9 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 6 P.M. 7 to 10 P.M. Dr. J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence 347 Madison Street. TOPPRA, KAS Hours 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both Phones 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, 21 Kansas Avenue Both Phones 774 Call Answer Day and Night. Residence 160 Van Linden Street 1001 KA, KAS W. W. Caldwell, Physician and Surgeon. No House for office 1 Room 44 Official House Ave JOLLY KANSAS W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. 401 Kansas Avenue Independent 11th Street JOLIH A HAN Office Hours 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.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 NAMENTS, NEW POMPA-DOURS, SWITCHES, WIGS, AND FRIZZES OF ALL KINDS, A NICE LINE OF TOILET WATER AND PERFIMES. MRS. M. L. FIELD, 819 KANSAS AVK. OLYMPIC CLUB. Chase Smith Johnathan Jimmy W. William The Albany Hotel ny Hotel Cafe and 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. BEIL IHONE 2474X MAIN S. M. Chandler's Barber Shop and Pool Hall First-class Artist in the Barber Shop Popular Prices, Work Guaranteed--You are Always Welcome. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 1124 E. Sixth St. R. M. FRASLER, J. E. S. President. MISS JOHNNIE B. National Investment Capital $25000.00. You are Welcome. MISSOL RI. Sixth St. A test Cure of the D First publishe R, J. E. SMITH, President, V-President. S. JOHNNIE B. DeLAGEY, Ca The Investment Savings Co $25000.00. Shares $2 Each, R. M. FRASIER, J. E. SMITH, H. DAVIS, President, V-President. Sec. Treasurer MISS JOHNNIE B. DE LACEY, Cust. 0 Banking by Mail. Real Estate, Banking, Loan Negro Banking company in the City of our Pocket Savings Banks. We will loan you one free of our address, GENERAL HEADQUARTER Atlanta, Georgia. The Leading Negro College of Modern COURT Commercial Law Bookkeeping Typewriting Banking, Loan and Insurance company in the Gate City. Write savings Banks. It makes you sa you one free of charge. 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Isabel Saylor, Daundt, vs Charles Saylor, Defendant, To Charles Saylor, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the 14th day of August, 1907, the above named plaintiff commenced an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, praying for a judgment for a divorce from you; also that you be forever barred from all right title, interest and claim to any property she may hold in this state, and for the custody of the minor children of said marriage and that unless you answer said petition on or before the 14th day of October, 1907, the allegation in said petition will be taken as true and adjunct tendered as payed for them. E. SMITH, H. DAVIS, V-President, Sec. Treasurer E. B. DeLACEY, Capt. The ent Savings Corporation Shares $2 Each, Par $10 Loan and Insurance Co. The only in the Gate City. Write or call for one k. It makes you save your money. of charge. For further information DQUARTERS, 165] Aburn Avenue. Agro Business Western Methods COURSES Commercial Auctioneer Shorthand Permanent. C.A. BIGGERS. Instrutor, Guitar, C. Y LIFE INSURANCE Why Not? ights and Ladies the Orient. BENEFICIRY LIES FOR YOURSELF AND GUITAR LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH OF DEATH. Afford to be without Life Insurance ADIES of the ORIENT is duly a member of Kansas, and is under the 2pt. officers are handed a y. Sor REMS TO AGENTS F: inform eness: National headquarters 501 Kansas Ave, Tepeda, Kansas. Propt Payment at Claims. Pearl McNeal, Secretary. for Sale! Get Rich! The Black Diamond Development Co., Offers Splendid Opportunities NEGRO BANKERS INVEST! at what Dr. W. I. L. or one of the greatest thanors of our race who is the president of the Time Reformer's Bank. Richmond, 74. has to say about the great one of the Black Diamond Developmen D. W. L. Taylor, who is the Chair Worthy Master and Ruler on the Trust Reformers, in order the numbers 70,000 members, staff and volunteers I have personal contact with the Black Diamond De- vice at company's gate and oil district closely observed in sur- vival, and from every indus- try I believe that the project is not patronage of enterprising members of the race. I have found out that the statement of the Vice President, I. L. Jones, and of the members to be have. They are with a capacity of 2,000 come feet per day. also these members are all male and SPRINGFIELD, MO Lew, A Herman of Jacksonville, a member of Springfield, has received a barber on account of working business. His Springfield will remember Mr Herdot and will be grateful to him of his work. If ever he and his son were to springfield they may be sure a royal welcome. Misses All and Bianca Johnson will leave Tuesday morning for a long journey in the South After visiting in Memphis, Penn Miss Aida will go to Florence, Alabama, where she has accepted a position as teacher or history in Burrell Normal school. Miss Blanche will go to Nashville, Teen, where she will enter Walden University Cedric L. M. Cooper is now attending Lincoln Institute of Jefferson City. His many friends here are producing with show over the great success. I speaks well for old Lincoln school here. We all bid him Grapeed. Mrs. Robert Anderson was hostess to a number of her friends Friday evening. The evening was spent in delightful music and games. H. V. Wallace has begun who promises to be another successful year in a school in Kolla, also. Kappa Voom leaves shortly for person City, where he will re enter institute Miss Pear McClver left to attend school in Iuskegee, Ala. Wendell Campbell who has been recalled convivencing Mrs Jessie McCracken entertain- at dinner Sunday in honor of the Ames Johnson Mr J Simpson is abstituting Piot Brown who is very ill. Bartle King made Miss will leave s. for Kauai City, Mo James Harbin, and wife have sold her beauty, residence on Kohler- Avenue. Misses Williams, Hawaii, and b, assisted by Mrs. Cooper, en- sured in honor of Mrs. Sophronia D. of Lynchburg, Va. The even- even passed pleasantly, but all too sickly, in vocal and instrumental music, games and dancing. The Woman's Musical and Literary club met with Mrs. Anna Stevenson who proved herself a charming hostess. The event was quite an elaborate affair, as she entertained in Mrs Swain of the club was called the president Mrs B B. Prayer led by Mrs Sallie. The minutes of the meeting were read by the secrete Mrs D. Smith and approved. Now, Dr. W. I. Cay, the Chief of the V. and M. Morris, Study W. Price and George E. Henderson, of Chicago, also Mr. H. James of Pittsburg, P. C. go and are for theselves what we have on the need, 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 success. Mr. I. I. 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. I. I. Jones, 3342 State street Chicago, Ill. All members and visitors responded to roll with quotations from Taylor. The quotation by Mrs. Sallie Chambers was broadly minutes as it were declared that it was the best given. The club is working strenuously on a concert or program to be given abo u. Thanksgiving. The committee on program made a very favorable report. The funds raised will be used in erecting a hospital for the sick and decrept. We were pleased to witness such a goodly number present, we were pressed for sitting room. Among the visitors present were Medmus Swain of Denver Colo; Day of Lynchburg, Va. Haywood Kulbright Blackburn, Misses Neely, McAdams The report of the committee on condolence was adopted as follows: To the Woman's Musical and Literary club—We, your committee on condolence beg leave to submit the following report: Whereas, Our Heavenly Father in his infinite wisdom has called from among us Miss Lena Hall, and Whereas, Our club has lost an efficient co-worker and one who always brought sunshine and brightness among us, Therefore, be it Resolved, That we have lost one of the most beautiful lives—one of the rarest gems of our community, that although our hearts are wring with grief, we must humbly bow our heads in meekness and reverence to His divine will. And be it further Resolved, That a copy of the resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, that one be sent to TOROKA PLAINDEALER and that they be spread upon the face of the minutes of our club Specify the mark to it. As the lightning from the skies Darts and leave a trace behind Swiftly thus our thirteg days Bear us down life's rapid stream Upward, Lord our spirits raise, All below is but a dream Committee, Mesdames Cooper, Mr Adams and Young. After partaking of a delicious re past the club adjourned to meet two weeks hence with Mrs Sallie McCracken. The life of Pops will be considered Mrs. Boker is very ill at her home on Granl avenue. Mrs. B B Cooper entertained Miss B K Morrison and Miss Done Wilkins Sunday afternoon. The little Misses Pora Dren, Ha Andrews and Dors Cooper who we out driving, came in just in time to portace of cream and cake. Dimmett Andrews left Saturday night for Lawrence, Kansas to attend high school. We wish him great success. LEXINGTON, MO Elijah Douglas, of St. Louis, who has been visiting his parents return to his home this morning. Mrs. Better O'Burn, of Kansas City, Kane, is here visiting her par- son, Mr. C. C. Wilfe. Mr. Davis of Euloria, Kane, is visiting a few days in our town. Mr. Nuggie Johnson spent nat- ursal at his home. He reports a successful beginning in our school. R. Scott of Joplin, praised Zion A. M. Euloria, Sunday P. of Cooper and with entertainment a people at the A.M.E. church with a welcoming concern, so good that they were told back a second night. Mr. Lewis Graham is opening a few days in Kansas City, Mo. The members of Zion A. M.E. church are preparing their minister for conference Mrs. Rosa Davis is still very ill Come in, My Joy. Borrow ever seeks us Beeks us to destroy; But gallop off, my trouble Come in, m) joy! Way, the old world is going What then should I do? Gallop of my tibb Come in, m) A lanta constitution PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Daisy Denman. P'aictiff vs Perry A Denman. Dennlan. The State of Kansas to Perry A. Denman. You will take notice that you have been sued by Daisy Denman, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in the above entitled action, and that you will 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 read red against you according to your favor of the plaintiff and for such other and further relief as equity may require. R. L. THOMAS [SPAI] Clerk District Court ARTHUR J. BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff First published August 16th, 1907 In the District Court of Shawnee Coun- ty, Kansas. P. 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 entitled court in the above action, by the aforesaid plaintiff, and must answer the plaintiff's petition, filed in the above entitled 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 $260 00, with interest thereon from the 27th day of October, A. D. 1906, at the rate of eight per cent. per annum, and for costs of suit; and also for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage upon the following described real estate, situated in the City of Topeka, in the County of Shawnee and State of Kansas, to wit: Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and Nine (9) on Irving Street, in Auburndale Addition to the City of Topeka, and ordering that the said real estate he will 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 premises. LEE MUNROE AND GFO. A KLINE. Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest B L. THOMAS. Clerk of the District Court. By HANNIE C. RASEN, Deputy. (Seal.) First published July 26 1907. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C Anonymous firm specializes in patent description may not be patented in the United States. HUNDRED in patent content from citation papers by the United States Patent Office. Special service with international patent Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly journal of relation for a patent or utility. Terms are a year's worth of articles. Sold all news are MUNN & Co. 301 Broadway, New York WHEN IN MUSKOGEE, I. T. STOP AT MARTIN'S HOTEL and CAFE it is one of the nicest least Cafes in the city Everything up-to- date served in style. Clean & Specially. Jas W. H. Martin, Proprietor 1005 COURT STREET. Logan office was just returned from Kansas City, where he went with a large shipment to stock. James Powler and wife leave for Kansas City next week, to attend the Priest of Palis Parad. Lady Mingles and gentlemen of I maintain a organizing social and literary club. James Cloud, one of the foremost Marshall county colored farmers, was in today. He wishes the Prairie dealer a long life and a happy one. Rey Burch, of Evansville, Ind. preaches in firewall secton in this vicinity, next Sunday. IOLA. KAN5. The W. H. & F. M. of the and Baptist church met at the residence of Mrs. Frank Berry, on East Calhoon street, Mrs. J. W. Garden presiding Business of much importance was transacted, and an excellent two course luncheon was served by Mrs. Berry and daughter Ed. Adjourned to meet Tuesday September 23, with Mrs. Jackson. The Rose Drill entertainment, given at Groomer Hall on the 21st, by Mrs George Albert for the benefit of the Second Baptist church, was grandly won. The drill of 10 young ladies connected by Mrs E. G. Green, was simply grand and was said by all to be the best drill ever given in India. We venture to say that some of our larger cities have never had an entertainment to compete with it. The A. M. E. churches of Iola and Bassett closed their year work on last Sunday with excellent services in both churches. Rev. J. W. Gordon spoke in the afternoon for Rev. Williamson of Bassett, while Rev. T W. Green, jr., and Dr. J. S. Bass spoke for Rev. Johnson, who has done quite a work. During his pastorate in Iola he has bought a parsonage, and a new church is now being erected on N. Buckeye. He is loved by his congregation, as also is Rev Williamson. The members of both wish their pastors to be returned to them for another year. Revs. Williamson, Green, Johnson and wife, Dr. Bws and Meadames S. Banks and Sarah Crisp are attending the annual conference at Parsons. Rev. Gordon and wife, Mr. S. J. Burrows and W. M. Farrell of Morrilton, Ark., were entertained at 6 o'clock dinner at the home of Mrs. George Albert on last Thursday. At the close of service at the 2nd Baptist church last Sunday evening one united with the church. The collections for the day amounted to $24.00 Miss McDonald, of St Louis, is visiting Miss Groves of Bassett. Miss Ray of Topeka, visited her cousin, Mrs. W. H. Booker, for a few days last week Miss Pearl Bax has returned from visiting her uncle in Arkansas. Miriam Hickerson and wife are visiting with their mother, Mrs. C. W. Hickerson. Jess Johnson and John Papin, severely burned in a gas explosion are recovering well. Mrs. Tom Stovall is able to be out again. Miss Nolli Bell, who has been very sick with fever, is convalescent. Master Webster Strawder is improving. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Ethel Harper, Plantiff, No 24, 622 John Harper, Defendant, The defendant, John Harper, is hereby notified that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, for a divorce on the grounds of abandonment, and unless he appears and answers the petition filed by the plaintiff on or before the 18th day of November, 1907, the said petition will be taken as one and judgment will bederel, divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant, and thus he the one in custody of the minor or child, Salom Bale Hope. Joseph R. R. [arval] Attorney for Plaintiff Attn. R. L. Brown. Clerk of the District Court First published Sept. 27th, 1907 KANSAS CITY. KAN. Miss Elizabeth Junt, who has been making an extended tour, to Tenance and Kentucky, has returned to the city and is now at home in the residence of Mrs F. B Witte, 404 N. 6th street. Miss Junt reports quite an enjoyable time, and among the many features was a grand reception given in her honor by Mr. N D. Bannet of Louisville, at the residence of Mrs C. Brown. Her many friends welcome her home again. The wedding of Miss Selestia Scott and Mr. Walter Meeks took place at the bride's home last Thursday day and was one of the most novel and beautiful of two seasons. The house was beautifully decorated with palms and pink and white chrysanthemums. Promptly at 8 o'clock the little sister began to play "Meditation" accompanied with a visit obligate by the brother, Mr. Oresta Scott. The bride I party deserved from the upper apartments and took their place under the wedding area of trees and chrysanthemums. Rev. Jackson performed an appropriate ceremony which was witnessed by a great number of friends. The bride was beautifully arrayed in a white silk costume, white slippers, and carried a bouquet of white roses, etc. The bride-mart, Miss Lilian Simpson, was arrayed in pink costume, pink sli- pers and long, put, salt gloves. The color scheme, white and pink was carried out all the way through. The bridal table was festoned with these colors and each guest received a souvenir of bridal cake. The presents were many and among the most beautiful was the handsome quadruple silver tea set from a select club led by Mrs. M. C. Matthews, John Wilson and wife, Miss Davis and others. Mary Magdalene Court gave to Mrs.II. Dudley Mimma a handsome counter piece, The funeral of the late sister Mary Robb took place Monday morning, at 8 o'clock, from the Metropolitan church; the body was taken from there to Atohison for interment. Many were pleased to receive the announcement cards of Mrs. B. Dudley's marriage to Mr. Shadrach Mimms, of Topeka. The ladies of her church and chapter led by Mrs. Hubbard, Matthews, Booker and Greene, received from her friends of all churches and presented to her a 100 piece china dinner set and a table cloth, as tokens of esteem. Miss Blackborn, of Champaign, Ill., has been visiting with Lawyer Green and wife. John Wilson has entered Lawrence University and will take a course in medicine. Rev. E. A Wilson and wife have returned from an extensive trip to Washington, and the Jamestown Exposition. Rev. Ward left for annual conference at Parsons, Kansas. Rev. Bowran is still recreating in the East. Dictionary for Directory. A city man has to watch or he will say dictionary for directory, because he was raised in the country and read the dictionary for years before he ever saw a directory. Paul Point Cold Storage of Fruit Cold storage of fruit in the United States has grown to enromus proportions, nearly 3,000,000 barrels of apples having been stored last year. It is found that if properly packed and handled the fruit does not sensibly deteriorate Pretty Thin. There was a young lady from Lynn. Who was so exceedingly thin That when she asked To drink lemonade She slipped down the straw and fell in Chin immortal foliage. ANSWER WAS BEFORE HIM. 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 importance propounding of the question. Do you pans? what greeted you at every turn. When the first advertising was at its height, hisorship the Rt. Rev. Mr. Coutney, that, but cently created bishop of Halifax paid his first visit to its former home in Boston, when for a week he had been rector of St. John'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 blouse, including the long black stockings and knee breeches. Thus attired he was met by the Rev Phillips Brooks, who passed before him and gazed attentively at him. A natural 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 nether extremities then, extending his hand, he inquired, solemnly: "Do you wear pant?" 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 Chinese themselves, it seems outrageous presumption, for the truth is that the Chinese are without doubt the most religious people on the globe, says a writer in Outing. Their religion is a very part of themselves, accepted without discussion from birth. The verlest paper, from a worldly point of view, who lives on one of the hundreds of campaigns floating before Canton, will deny himself in order that he may perform a particular religious duty. There are no people save the Mohammedans that so completely live up to the faith they profess. China has no divergent churcher, no wrangling anosties; 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" Chineman; 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 most 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 zeal, often, also, so ignorantly directed, of many good people. 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 en- pense? There is some truth in that, but, still, Do not the people foot the hill? What far? To see their emblem wave O'heme of fire and land of grave I should say "brass"; 'twas just a slip Of tongue, entanglement of lip What's that you say, sir? I am surprised! You say "War's murder—organised" Dear me! You mustn't let your brain Go mad. Be logical! Be sane! Come, comel! You know as well as I That war is established. See? That's why It's right. You know it's backed up, too, By lots of bigger men than you. What's that you say? 'Thou shalt not kill' Oh ye, I've heard of that, but, still. That means—that doesn't mean the men Who don't—sr—don't come back again! You catch my point? It's different When quite a lot of them are meant. —Lippincott's Women In Slam. The position of women is high in Siam; they enjoy both in business matters and social life a great independence. 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 employed. Dottie's Prayer. "Please, God, make Mamie Ross a good girl. Please make her a awful good little girl. An' if it ain't too much trouble, please make her so good that I can take her new doll, an' she'll think it's noble an' self sac'ficln' never to ask for it back again. Amen!"—Cleveland Leader. Poverty's. The town of Poverty has been without kerosene now for ten days or two weeks. Some have actually sat in the dark waiting for bedtime. The motion has been made to change the name of this town. Calhoun Star. Burgolara 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 burglars who could not read or were incredulous broke it open the other night. They found some old books only. r The Editor's Trip. WESTON MO. We made our second visit to Wenton, Mo. and found the few colored people there actively engaged in industrial pursuits, saving money and buying homes. C. N. Gillr are among the oldest residents of that town and own a beautiful house Their daughter, is a graduate of Linden College. We met our old friend, Vaughn, past deputy G.M. of Linden, who is doing well. J. W. Rogers, pastor of the A M. E. church and secretary of North Missouri conference, is teacher in the public school and has about 25 pupils. He is ruling stock in that community. Jesse Parker is the only colored man in business in Weston. He conducts a successful restaurant and lunch counter. He is a bachelor of considerable means, and it is reported that he will soon lead to the altar a handsome widow of that town. M. T. Bell, a stone and concrete contractor of that city, owns good property and is doing well. EDWARSVILLE On Friday we visited Edwardsville and found the people in and about there progressing rapidly as usual. J. G. Groves is adding new interest to his business by investing in thoroughbred mules and Norman and Percheron colts. He has bought yearlings and is raising alfalfa to feed them on. He expects to purchase several thousand dollars worth of colts this fall. His son, Charles, is one of the best farmers in the country and we expect soon to see him take charge of his father's farm as a full fledged farmer, as the old man can afford to retire now and let the boys see what they can do for themselves. Robert Groves, his brother, owns 40 acres of the best land in that vicinity, and also has a fine piece of bottom, land worth not less than $100 per acre. He is considered a leader in raising the best cabbage this year. He is said to be able to get the best yield to the acre than any other other person, although his brother raises a greater amount than any other person in the bottom. The kraut factory on J. G.'s. farm, employs 26 people, some of them colored and they turn out tons of kraut per day, and are shipping it all over the country We visited Henry Combs and found him and his devoted wife doing fine. They raise all the inviting things to eat and drink and indeed it is a pleasant place for one to make a visit. George Francis, an expert truck farmer, is still with J. G Groves, and is very valuable to his employer. LONNER SPRINGS. At Bomber Springs we found several colored families who own their homes and are prospering. Most of them are employed in public work. Mrs. C. L. Hodgson is conducting a first class restaurant. She is kind and polite and does everything to make it pleasant for her guests. A M Hickman and wife have bought a good place nortwest of town, and are remodeling it. They raise chickens on a large scale and are making money. This is the old home of W. H Rhodes, traveling agent for the Knights and Ladies of the Orient. He reports the order doing nicely. We were more than dedicated to meet P. Grant an old gentleman 77 years of age, who owns 20 acres of land northwest of town and a fine residence. He raises 40 to 100 head of hogs a year. He hauls swill from town to feed them, also grows alfalfa and corn. He is now changing his breed and breeding in Durcas. What he is doing several young men could be doing as well in other portions of the country. Hog and chicken raising is becoming a very profitable business among our people in this country. If these young men who work as hotel waiters and railway porters would furnish money with which to buy lots and hogs and chickens to raise, they would soon be independent of jobs and would not have to beg corporations for work, as they do not promote them in their positions. Let more of the race do For Ladies IIs J-22 M. B Banks is one of the most successful carpenters and contractors in Bonner Springs. He owns several good residence lots. He has just recently married a young lady of Kansas City and they are enjoying their hone moon. H Taylor and H Mitchell are successful stone contractors and are doing good business. Harry Lee, a teamster, finds all the work he can do in the town. INDEPNDENCE. KAS. Dr. Caldwell, of Topeka, has finally succeeded in getting located in our town. We wish to say to all who may need medical service that they should give the opportunity to Dr. Caldwell Your correspondent is well acquainted with Mrs. Caldwell and can say that she is a lady ny community might be proud of. She is a niece of the late Col. Jas. A. Beck, and a graduate of K. U. Rev. T. W. Kidd preached his farewell sermon Sunday night to a crowded house. The Misses Eastern, from Table Mound, were in town Sunday. Rey Simms, who held this place is a charge, passed through this week, on his way to conference at Parsons. Lena Allen went to Wamego on Sunday, where she will attend school this winter. APPEAL. $2,000. Kansas for Christ. $2,009 Salina, Kansas, Oct. 8-13. DEAR BRETHREN: This notice comes to you calling your attention to the next meeting of the Baptist State Convention, to be held at the above named place. This will be the 16th annual session of the State Convention. We are endeavoring to make this the greatest convention and the most successful session ever held. Our Missionary Pastors must be increased, and with larger salaries. Our Church Edifice fund needs to be reimbursed, and the first payment on the Home for the Aged and Inhumans to be made at this meeting. One thousand dollars alone should be put in State work, supporting Missionary Pastors. Bleeding Afrie and the Home project, both of which are dear to our hearts, are calling for $500 at Salmt. The Educational work is appealing for $100. Will you come to our rescue? At our last State Convention it was voted that each member of churches comprising the convention pay $100 each, and a roll of and members paying be printed in our Annual Dear Piston, will you read this in your church and begin now to collect money? Each Association is plodged to give a certain amount, but that does not interfere with each Baptist church representing directly into the State Convention. FOR SALE Improved and Unimproved FARMS In Waubaunsee and adjoining counties. See or write WESLEY PAGE, Eskridge, Kansas. Great suffering is the lot of all women, who neglect the health of their womanly organs. No reason to do so, any more than to neglect a sore throat, colc, or any other disease, that the right kind of medicine will cure. Take Wine of Cardui Late individual church send money to the Convention from Association, the credit will be en that Association. Dear Brethren, do not stand in the way of the Lord's work. Let us this year come to Salina with the largest offering of our lives. Eighteen thousand Negro Baptists with over 300 churches must arise and shine and take Kansas for Christ. Brother Pastor, what are you and your church going to do about this matter? Will you come prepared to answer to your name? The honor roll will be hung upon the walls of St. John Baptist church and all money that you have paid to the State Board at Quarterly meeting will be printed there. Further, what you do at this meeting will appear in a special place reserved by the corresponding secretary. In summing up the record to note financial work done by your church, beloved, make sure that the harvest fully ripe yields abundance." Every church in Kansas is expected to represent by messengers or by letter. Commanding you to our Heavenly father, we close, beseech you to meet us at Salina. October 8 By the Grace of God, we meet in dearest name, we will plant the stand and of the Crime and point men to Him who hath loved us and washed us in His blood. You're a greater work for Kannan Baptiste. E. ARLINGTON WILSON, D. D. Pres. C. G. FIRTHACK, B. D. Cor, Secy. P. S.—Send all money after Oct 8 to C. G. Fishbabk, Cor. Sec., care Pastor W. P. Banks, Salina, Kansas. PROCLAMATION OF THE GRAND CHANCELLOR In the Sunflower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, State of Kansas, Su- kient of the Grand Lodge, C. G. A. A. B. A. A. and A. Wickham, Kans., Aug. 1, 1907. In the Knights of Pythias of the Grand the Grand Jurisdiction, Greeting We take this number of announcing to you of the very excellent sessions of the fourteenth Annual meeting, which was held in the old historic city of Lawrence, Kansas. This was indeed the most harmless and business meeting we have ever had. A large attendance of representatives and Past Chancellors greeted us. Peace and harmony prevail throughout the entire session. Much important business was transacted. The endowment department shows a neat increase over last year, numerically and uniformly. The important feature of the Grand Lodge was the excellent reports of the Grand Lodge officers and representatives. The Grand Court of Calanthe surprised by far all former sessions. Much has been accomplished through the untiring effort and noble work of Mrs. M. Mathey, the Grand Worthy Counselor. The reports showed the department is in a progressive state. Mrs. Moline Cox, of Wichita, was elected Grand Worthy Counselor. The Uniform Bank department is our West Point. There are five (5) companies in the state viz Imperial No. 1, Galena No. 2, Sunlight No. 4, Sunflower No. 5, Morning Glory No. 6. Their showing was very creditable, although only a limited number of their companies was present Imperial No. 1, Wubsta, and Galena No. 2, Galena, entered the contest for the prize Imperial was awarded the first prize a silk banar and $10 in cash; Galena second prize, $15 in cash. A battalion was organized, Captain T. H. Young, of Galena, was elected Major. Let us again call upon you to take more interest in the Uniform Bank and help to make it a success. New Laws—several new laws have been enacted which will be published and mailed to you in a few days. The Grand Lodge demands that the laws of the beneficiary department be strictly enforced. Chancellor Commanders will Gillette SafetyRazor No Stropping, No Honing Set consists of 12 double-edged blades (24 keen cutting edges) with triple silver-plated holder in velvet lined case. Each blade good for an average of more than 20 satisfying shaves. Handle and blade guaranteed to be perfect in material and workmanship. 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ALBERT take YOUR MONEY wo coming and got hold of the land, with a house residence and business in a hundred acres, and grow up with the 'ing tow life. Abstraction of it at the beach buying. Are You still bought on group in I you must be informed and select best to continue. Daily is total." BERT R Real Estate has made more rich men than any other investment. Absolutely safe, sound and sure, won't die on your hands, won't run away; forced to increase in value with the development of this fine farm river land, deposit of coal, oil, gas and timber. Good house site, railroad depot, and A.M.E. Industrial College is located here. Residents must use, business center or go shopping. Why not make YOUR MONEY work for you? Quit dreaming and get hold of the land, will double and mobile in value. A house residence and business lots sold on in settlement plan $4,000 deposit loan, and $1,000 per week, foot to foot, and grow up with the long town Warranty Dool and perfect Abstract of the acre lot. No grocer everywhere are buying. Are You still doubt enough to see this opportunity and group in I will move in business, and $4,000 deposit to day, and select best to continuing. Further inform motion face. Day is land." Authorized to the Agent, Western University. rity. Box 725. Qu Furnished Rooms 500 Up. Meals 50 Cent Up. emens Hotel and Minera Bath H The Mt. Clemens Hotel The Mt. Clemens Hotel and Mineral Bath House House owned and conducted by a resort in the United States. GEO. I. HUTCH 45 WELTS STREET I. HUTCHINSON, Proprietor TEF MT.CLE ting Wealthy! new NEGRO town, BIRD, I. T! Why not U? more rich man than any other in pound and sure, won't die on your to increase in value with the de- river land, deposit of coal, oil, rate, railroad locomot, and A M.E. and here Residents more ing. MONEY work for you? old at the land, will double and more and business lots sold on in it have, and 1,000 per week. others have long town Warranty of Fire at each lot. Negroes You, you lent enough to get this you must business, and 45,00 is consuming. Further infor x 725. Quindaro, Kansas America and European Plan Telephone No. 24. I and Mineral Bath House He opened its doors for the accommodation of Colored People that come to Mr. Clemen's in the future for their health and treatment of Recumation. It is the only Hotel and mineral Bath Colored Man at any of the health Wine for Special Rates. MT. CLEMENS, MICH ROSS see that their respective lodges send in their report on the first of each quarter, as presented by law. Report must be made out in triplicate and we one, retain one and send one with money to the Secretary Endowment Department. See that the name of every member of your Lodge, that is in good standing, is on our report before making it. Moreover, taking to pay for the quarter must place in the unexpended list City. B. Zachery, Grand Outer Guard, Fittsburg Appointive Officers. J. B. Davis, Grand Marshal, Weir. J. C. Walker, Grand Trustee (2 years), Manhattan. J. H. Brown, Grand Trustee (3 years), Churcher Chairman of Standing Committees. On Appeals and Governance. Public Laws, Churcher On Litigation and Proceedings. W. Hound Topper On Laws and Supervision. City, Topper On Dear and Loving D. to Rivers, Kansas City. On State of the Order, H. L. Dutton, Cherryvale On Finance Dr. H. Dutton, Punjab Punjab City On Return and Indenture H. L. Mource, Legeka. On Foreign Correspondence, I. H. An- thony, Kannah City. On Uniform Bank H. B. McWilliams, Lawrence. On Relation with Court of Canathe, B. Hope, Tegetha On Milage, Ice Gunn, Columbus. Deputies. J. H Brown, Garden City; A. L. Jackson, Yale; W. H. Morton, Fort Scotty H. I. Monroe, Foyeka; A. T. Gloved, Wichita, Dan Montgomery, Independence; Wm. Hooker, Arkansas City; W. C. Brown, Lawrence; J. T. Hayre, Parsons; Alex Brown, Mineral. Committee on Home. Jno. W. Clark, Lawrence; Louis Strange, Wellington; H. I. Murroe, Tupaka; J. T. Hayre, Parsons, S. H. Thompson, Karne City, L. J. O'Den, Wichita, S. L. J. Winfield Place of next meeting Gallery at 10 o'clock but all of us ordinate do more this term than we have done the past training as the Order press we go up and so we go up up to the already yours. JOHN L. TAVIS THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. Although school does not until Thursday, Oct. 27, we also have begun to arrive. The new things are thus the one that will be a record breaker. Be encroll the opening day. Miss Ethet E. Long has been tendered a position in R. Smith college. She has decided to return to principal of the Pawnee schools. Our graduate is ways in demand. The primary has just finished considerable work for 12 lots of town patrons. Our the many gives satisfaction. Our new dormitory attracts very person that patrons. It now ap pointed building and will ad ach to the comfort and comfort of our girls. Prot. M. A. Powell returned this week through southeast ha made many new fr stitute and scoured students. Prima pal Conte art A M E contere in Pa Every point should be childish enroll the opening do Thursday, Oct. 5th. We aim to meet pupils, so it is important to notify us of the time and over what road they will arrive. IT HAS BEEN SO FOREVER. (So War's zu allen Tagen.) J. DURRNER. J. M. This is a floating thing, a floating thing, a floating thing it has been so for Er we tinken in glich-ting, ein auch-ting, ein auch-ting. Und wara zu al-kn poo rut. mf a tempo or-er, for-er, for-er, for-er, It has been so for-er, You may hunt all the To-gen, zu al-kn, zu al-kn, zu al-kn, al-kn To-gen. Und jegst zu um-der poo rut. FINE. world around, you may hunt all the world around. Tie vain, you'll find it never, you'll find it never. Er- de Ring, und jegst zu um-der Er- de Ring, Du wirst es nicht er-jag-en, es nicht er-jag-en. Copyright, 1907, by American Melody Co., New York. Rath-er lie down in fra-grant grass and sing your songs un-heed-ing: Unsought, perhaps, from Lieb-er zieh' hin in Grass voll Duft und sin-ge dei-na Lie-der: Plötzlich viel-leicht aus poo rut. mp a tempo. out the sky, luck sad-denly comes speed-ing. Rath-er lie down in fra-grant grass and Lieb-er Luft fällt es auf dich ber-nie-der. Lie-ber zieh' hin in Grass voll Duft and mp rut. D.C. al Fine. sing your songs un-heed-ing: Unsought, perhaps, from out the sky, luck sad-denly comes speed-ing. sin-ge dei-na Lie-der: Plötzlich viel-leicht aus blau-er Luft fällt es auf dich ber-nie-der. It Has Been So Forever. 2 pp-2d p. Read and Pay for TOPEKA PLAINDEALER 50c THREE MONTHS 50c Liberal Commission to Energetic Agents. ee