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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER The Negro Feels Very Thankful That Ben Tillman, Teddy Roosev. h, It Al Permitted Him to Escape Without Berg Mobbed! WHITE DIVINE SEES THE MISTAKES OF HIS RACE! Rev. C. A. Wood Pleads for Better Treatment of the Negro in a Powerful Sermon at Joplin, Missouri. Rev. C. A. Wood, rector of St. Philip's Episcopal church, took as his text, "Our Colored Brethren" in his sermon not long since. A synopsis of his address follows: "Of the 74,611,000 people within the limits of the United States proper, according to the census of 1900, over 10,000,00 belong to the colored race. These people are scattered in every state and territory of the union, but are mainly found south of the Mason and Dixon line. "Little did the first settlers of Virginia dream when in 1619 they purchased their first twenty slaves that the race would grow to such proportions, or that the 'color' question would ever be productive of such momentous issues as have since arisen; yes, are even now knocking at our doors for solution. African slavery grew apace. Here it was successful, there a failure. Where it could be worked profitably it was retained. In places where no such profits could be gained it was discarded. I need not paint the condition of the Negro before the civil war set him free. That condition with its lights and shadows is well known by most of us. Its problems, its horrors, its hopes are fresh before us even today. We deal, then, not with the Negro of ante-bellum days but with the Negro as we find him a living issue today. Let us face the problem squarely. "There are those who say that the intellect of the Negro is in ap- able of much development. I will not dwell on their arguments in in favor of the position which they occupy, though I do not understand them. Allow me to give you, how ever, the following facts on this point: The per cent. of illiteracy among the colored people is now but 14.5, despite the fact of the difficulties in the way of their education. They have $15,000 000 in school property. They have 10,990 students engaged in acquiring a higher education; 30,000 teachers of their own race a work among them, and their graduates all positions creditably in most walks of life, 800 of them being physicians and over 500 at the bar. Surely, dear friends, these statistics mean much. In connection with these facts, we not forget what education means to any people, white or black, and let us thank God for these our coursing signs of our times. Let us look at the colored man from the stanlipoint of industry and thrift. Yes, there are many thousands of shiftless Negroes—men who seem to be of no use to anyone. Does that of necessity prove that the race as much is worthless? What would be the force of the evidence when applied to the white race. But brethren, be fair to the Negro, and remember when he came and how recently. In the face of t at bear in mind that he operated in 1800 740,715 farms, ownn 22 per cent. of them. Remember that he is industrious most all of them friend of the South. I saw him in a mail carrier, on the police force, in the shops, at the desk, behind the counter during my recent trip to Virginia and all of this against great odds. Let the facts weigh well with you as you think of the problem of the Negro race. Pethus you pay. We grant the educational and the industrial possibilities of the race; but the moral what of that? I know, brothers, that the moral picture has in it much of darkness. I likewise know the power of a Redeemer's love and sympathy. I do not shun the facts. But is there not a remedy? B:hold the thousands of law-abiding citizens among our colored brethren. See in many places the pure homes and happy lives of many of the race and let these be the sunshine that brightens the picture for him who looks forward to the future of no many of our people. On a beautiful October morning two Pullmins were placed at our disposal in order that we might visit the 'black belt,' so politically named of old dominion. Within that territory are 400,600 Negroes. Our destination was to be Lawrenceville, where we have one of our industrial schools. Within a radius of 50 miles of that school are 60,000 of the colored race. There, under the able management of Archdeacon Russell, a colored man, we found a farm of 17,000 acres purchased through his personal efforts. On this farm he has erected 16 buildings in which are taught 600 students. Among these buildings is a beautiful chapel built entirely by student labor—the brick even having been made and burned by the boys. The town is furnished with electric lighting, as well as with ice, from the school—the product of student labor. Printing, carriage making, blacksmithing, harness making, boot and shoe making and repairing, tailoring and many more of the useful arts are taught the boys in a practical manner. The girls are also taught to be amateurs, cooks dining room girls, servants for general housework duties, etc. Together with these things, a literary education is afforded them. For these things they pay in labor, and are thus not properlyized by gifts that upon them against them will better than all of these things, however, they are taught to be Christian men and women. White magistrate said in our presence that he count on the ting in of one hand at of the criminal offenses which had come before him for a long series of years is committed by the students or faculty of St. Paul's school. Again, the member of congress from that district said that the whole community for fifty miles around was feeling the moral uplift given from the school. These things, beloved, show how great are the possibilities for the tree and fix the guide posts in a sense by which we are to go. "Finally, test I worry you, our great church honestly wrestled with the problem presented by the color line in the convention recently closed in Richmond. The formulas of plans for a new departure in work for the Negro which she hopes to perfect at the next gathering of that body in Cincinnati, three years hence. In the meantime, let us pray carefully that God will show us the right way and that he will endow us with strength and courage to do the work opening before us that there be no schemes in this kingdom caused by any color sine or any other thing which may mar His great work." Vernon in the South! The Honorable W. T. Vernon Registrar of the United States Trust TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 29.1907. "The coming together of the hitherto discordant elements in our body politic can but meet the approval of the patriotic citizens of the American republic. "While this feeling of charity for all and malice toward none is ever increasing, we must all agree that it should be sufficiently inclusive to embrace the Negro, and that it will never have accomplished its full purpose until he, a necessary part of this republic, is the beneficiary of the same. "If such a spirit is necessary to the rehabilitation of the Southland, and the building up of the Northland as it relates to the American white man with his education, wealth and power —how much more imperative it is that the Negro, the weaker race, should be fostered and encouraged in the same way. "I the weak look to the strong, the ignorant look to the intelligent—look to them for aid, leadership, light and justice. Justice unalloyed, justice full and free is that which the constitution guarantees and that which will bring a better day to our country. "The evidence of prosperity around me, the prosperity of the Negro which I have observed in the South, all convince me that there is a spirit of mutual helpfulness between the races "This is gratifying and reassuring to those of us who desire this better era. The elimination of selfishness on the part of both races should be sought after. The economic phase of the question should not be confused with the racial phase. "It may be difficult for some to always realize that race prejudice should have no part in business relations. Wherever the Negro makes himself competent and worthy his color should not bar him from remunerative employment and protection of the laws in the performance of his tasks. The better element of the white race should and do look with favor and satisfaction upon the efforts of the sturdy and progressive Negro. He in turn asks and should receive their protection from any ill which may be visited upon him because of his race. Feeling secure he will more industriously strive to become a factor for the commercial and industrial uptake of his community "The sum total of the progress of his beauty will be hunted or it shall by his individual state. So that, the protection of the laws, the opportunity to thrive shall be guaranteed him on the one hand and should be accepted by him, the other. Interdependence of the white man and the Negro must be acknowledged by all who see the right and strive for the same "I am always optimistic with regard to the final outcome of this question. The patience, industry, fidelity, hopefulness and splendid endeavour of the Negro through long generations are an earnest of the in destructibility which always counts in the lives of nations "These qualities have always made for the splendid triumph of the American white man, and I believe the better natures of a people who have thus succeeded will be appealed to successfully by weaker people travelling the same pathway. It is because of this that I have faith beyond the discouragements placed before us by any who doubt the final success of the Negro. "Those who believe themselves Unbased educators, statesmen and publicists of the highest order are civily where arguing for an enlightened citizenship which will include the Negro. In a country such as ours, where hayonets do not control, where the ballot is sovereign, where he is king, our republican form of government is protected and secure when civic virtue of the highest order is the ascendant. "It was an inspiring sight a few days ago to see Theodore Roosvelt, the president of the United States, Andrew Carnegie, the philanthropist, James Bryce, the diplomat and James R. Warren, the statesman lay aside pressing duties and weighty responsibilities to participate in the fortyth anniversary exercises of one of the great institutions of learning where hundreds of Negro youth are being educated. The encouragement, advice and hopefulness propounded in the addresses of these great men meant more for the race and nation than we can here estimate. Their philanthropic, unselfish act was but in line with the spirit of the age, which spirit is making for the amelioration of all humanity. Such acts exhibit a lotty purpose, the outgrowth of the idea that service to others is paramount, and that no man's duty is complete unless it encompasses his duty to his fellow man as well as to himself. As a race we must put ourselves at all times in harmony with this spirit. We shall be able to measure up to the same by making ourselves the highest types of manhood and womanhood. "If we lay well to heart these thoughts and demand of ourselves the best that is within us, we shall raise ourselves in the estimation of all the world and prove ourselves worthy of all the best men of America will finally secure for us." The Register is delivering addresses in all sections of the country and is thus working earnestly to benefit the race and serve his people After a splendid reception tendered him by the citizens of Durham he left to attend a meeting of the A.M. C conference at Wilmington, N.C. where he also spoke. KAWRENCE, KANS We visited Lawrence last Sunday and addressed the Forum, by invitation, which we appreciated highly. This organization has been in existence several years and is constituted of some of the most highly cultured and successful colored people in the West. It can be truthfully said and not contradicted by anyone that Lawrence has the largest percent of educated people in proportion to its size of any other city or town in the United States. This is where the State University of Kansas is located and over fifty colored students are in attendance. This university is a mixed institution where all citizens are entitled to seek its advantages. We are told that one of the leading students of this institution is a young colored lady. There were about 300 present at the Forum last Sunday, which was held at the Warren Street Baptist church. Prof. West, a leading educator of Kansas, is president, and Wm Douglas, a law student at K. U., is chairman of the executive committee. Our subject was Agriculture, Industrialism, Commercialism and Militarism. This is our hobby and we think it is a good one and shall keep this up until the people of our race have become aroused to the fact that they must become factors in these various in- dust as soon order to help cover it off in the country. The members of the Forum are making a strong effort to make the Inter State Literary society, which convenes in Lawrence December 26, 27, one of the greatest in its history. The brain and culture of Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas will be present and render music, discuss literature and other matters that will be of interest and importance to the race. The Forum has some of the very finest musical talent that can be heard anywhere, both vocal and instrumental. Everybody prepare to attend the Inter State Literary and learn what progress the race is making. GOOD WORDS FROM A FORMER TOPEKA MINISTER. Colorado Springs, Colo. Nov. 9, 1907. Commonwealth Life Denver, Colo. Gentlemen I am just in receipt of your final payment for my recent accident. I are covered a total of $2215 from you and must say that the lack of red taps and your promptness and liberality in paying me which I was disabled confirms me in the belief that the Commonwealth wealth late is the last insurance that I know of. I can certainly commend you continually to everyone and especially to my friends in Japan to whom I shall write regarding the way you have treated me and many friends at home. No one can make a mistake in carrying benefits with you. Wishing for you the greatest of success, I am Yours respectfully HENRY SOUTH Pastor Alone Chapel, M 1 429 N Lovett LAWRENCE NEWS Roy J Mrown of St Luke A M K church praached two fine practical sermons last Sunday. He pleased his heart as well that several phoned him Mondays that they hoped he would continue them. The stewardess board met with Sister J M Brown, Monday afternoon. The Some Home club met with Mrs McMorrow on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Ware Mrs Nelson Mrs Alice Myrs and Misses Marias Grays Pretty Penn Legge Toni Henson and William Haydon. The Albany club met with Mrs. Kush Tuesday at 1 p.m. Visitors Mrs. L. Gloed and Mrs. A. Cloud. Dr. L. H. Young has moved his office to his residence in North Lawrence. His poor health is the cause of the change. Mr. Clark Mallory has returned from Denver. His many friends are glad to see him. The twelfth annual Competition of the Missouri Valley is to be held at the National Mall hall promises to be a good all-in. Mr. C. C. Caldwell of Kansas City visited Lawrence last week. Mr. J. B. Moore has been all for the past ten days. Mrs. Alice White Mrs. Maxwell Gloed and Mrs. H. Harris are spending no prizes to have the fund-giving dinner of the A.M. church extra good. Mrs. Nellie Walliams commonly of Braunworth is now making Lawrence her home. We hope you will take the opportunity to give our young people the chance to develop their skills and abilities in the way of engaging in meaningful and positive activities. No friend Lagan in old resident of Liverpool died Thursday Nov 21 at 10 o'clock aged 80 years. His funeral was held at Lalinde V M H church Sunday afternoon. Rev J. M Brown offering. Mr Lagan had a large num- ber of acquaintances and friends which was fully demonstrated by the large tolerance at his funeral all was a member of the Museum order which had charge of the body. He leaves a wife and a host of relatives to mourn his death. WHAT IS SAID BY A FORMER IFAVENWORTH CIFRGY MAN I wish to say a word in all hall of some late Association and I learn you are going to Bassam and old home and I wish for the great people of Bassam to know of the great things that NUMBER 47 was the Commonwealth for a service from our acquaintance I was met with proof that the said company is reliable, pays all claims at once. Another good feature is that they pay what you are sick. Anyone taking the late accident and sick hospital insurance is wise in so doing. Go on吧 the best way are also for sh 'alors and tools in plumbing. We, as a people, should be protected in the Commonwealth life. Association, and in so doing you will be cared for when the evil day commeth. We have the list of names of the soldiers of the 23d Kansas Volunteers and their nearest relatives and their addresses, who are entitled to money due them from the adjutant general who is authorized by the government to pay out on proof of claim. If the soldiers cannot be found the wite on nearest relatives making proof some same can get the money by waiting to adjutant general Hughes, Joppa, Kansas. The amounts range from 20 cents to 11900 each. We shall publish later on. The above sermon was preached by one of the leading ministers of Missouri which points which is the straw that indicates the way the wind is blowing. The white people of this country are beginning to see the wrongs that are being heaped upon the colored people by the allied whites of this country. The sooner the better class of whites take charge of this country and relegate this bad element of whites, the better it will be for all concerned. The following Western persons have been awarded prizes by the Jamestown Exposition Hopka gets her share. Mrs. Fannie Chinkscale for her most beautiful hand painted china received a bronze medal also the Shilton Kindergarten. Gold Henry Kinklin, Columbia, Mo. canned vegetables A and N university, Langston, Okla. photographs and industrial work. Silver Lattice Buford, Colorado Springs Colo. table cover and centerpiece Mrs. I. I. Wright, Lincoln, Neb. lumber snort and table cover J. H. Stone McHison, Ivan, house shoe Sheldon kindergarten School, Hopka, Kan. kindergarten work Bronze Mrs Anna Lincoln, Neb. hand painted china Mrs Susie Cling- man Denver Colo. life collar Mrs. Lannie Chinkshaw topika Kun. hand painted china Arthur Lewis, St Louis Mo. pyrography St Joseph public schools St Joseph, Mo. indus trial work Western University Quin state Kun class room and industrial work William Hill Denver Colo. hose outlier WINIFLD. KAS Mr Geo. Brown and John Funkhouser of Arkansas city was in town last week. Miss Grae Roberts who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Brown the past two weeks left for her home at Arkansas city last Saturday. Mr Roy and Wilber Nichols entertained a few friends at the residence of Mr and Mrs. Allen Brown in honor of their guest Miss Grace Roberts Rev Ramey of Great Bend and moderator of this district association passed through here on Saturday enroute to Arkansas city. Mr H. W. Wright has been much worse the past week at the residence of Mr and Mrs. Douglas. Miss Peurl Parding was given a pleasant surprise at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wood by Mrs Wesley Morris who had invited many friends it being her 20th birthday see received many presents. Light refreshments were served and all had a good time. Mrs. J. Walls left for Houston Tex., to be gone several months visiting her daughter Mrs. E. Scott. Mr. Ed Banks is confined to his home again with dropsy. The Topeka Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB., CO. 112 East Ninth Street NICK CHILES, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year 15 mnt. $1.50 12 Months by mail $1.00 Three months by mail .50 Interested at the Post Office of Topeka as Second No Mail. Mattel FRIDAY NOV. 24, 1907. A Texas editor who had just 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." Bishop Grant of the Fifth Episcopal district will be in Chicago this week, and will address several organizations and will also preach at Quinn and Bethel A. M. E. churches. He is one of the greatest men of this country and great demands are being made for him to bring about a lot of good for the white and colored races of this country. He was in Washington a few days ago and called upon the president. He and there were many good things spoken of by the president, and what struck him most forcibly was the statement that Register Vernon had made good, and that he was the most dignified and substantial man among his appointees, and that he was proud of him. All Kansas will be glad to hear this news and hope the professor will continue his good work. WEIR CITY, KANS. Mr. Geo. Clark who has been sick only two weeks, died on the 21st. add was buried on the 22nd. He was 55 years old and a blacksmith by trade. Aunt Creacy Edmonds is still very sick, they hold prayer meetings with her very often led by Mrs. W. H. King. Will Hegman and another man met on the 24th just after pay day, each claimed to be the best man, and then the fracas began, they both began shooting and when the smoke cleared away both were wounded and taken to jail. Prof. W. H. King, Miss Maud Moasley and all the white teachers visited the Joplin Mo schools on the 22. --- FARMERS. ATTENTION' I wish to call attention of the farmers to the fact that the Sunflower State Agricultural Association was recently granted a charter by a Dutton county retaliary of state mobility that meant paternity to actually demonstrate its purpose; provided it is accorded the full compensation and support of every farm or who has at heart the welfare of the agricultural element of our people. Laws of all states are hereby urged to meet this presentation which concerns in Iowa in Representative Hall, Wednesday and Thursday from any 15 and 18 days. Any information regarding this notice will be gladly furnished. Very kindly yours. J. W. Voohie's I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS. Give me a share of your trade. Special Sale Child's Clothes, ages 8 to 14 $ 1.69 Child's Clothes, ages 9 to 14 1.98 Child's Clothes, ages 10 to 14 3.50 Child's Clothes, ages 11 to 14 4.50 Minnie' fancy plaid clothes in all wool, ages 14 to 20; from $8.00 to 4.50 Ladies' long tan coat $10 value for 7.50 Ladies' long black, full satin lined, just as good as K. C. Mo. $15 coat any old time, only 10.00 Furs from one up Ladies' brown beaver $18 cloak 12.50 Ladies' extra fine beaver, $25.90 Cloak for 18 Child's bear skin cloak 239 Hoods to match 48 Child's curled bear skin cloak 339 Hoods to match .75 Goldberg Dry Goods Co., 550 Minnesota Ave.; KANSAS CITY, KAS. The Negro in Politics The Negro in Politics A graphic political history of the Negro in the United States has been presented in an engraving just issued, entitled, "Colored Congressmen." Alabama sent three colored men to Congress; Florida sent one; Georgia, one; Mississippi sent two to the Senate and one to the House of Representatives; Louisiana and Virginia sent one each; North Carolina sent four, and South Carolina heads the list by sending eight. This engraving contains excellent portraits of these twenty-two representatives of the race, the date of their service and the Congress in which they served. It is sold by The Colored American Novelty Company, of Washington, D. C., and is not only unique and attractive in appearance, The Twelve Star Club will meet with Mrs Ida M Jordan, 303 Western Ave., North Topaka, Monday evening December 2. Roy M Wooten, presiding elder, stopped over in Topaka last Friday on business on his way to Salina, Kan., to hold his quarterly meeting. While here he stopped with Mr and Mrs. Robert Jordan. Mr and Mrs Robert I M Jordan on tourned Sunday from 2 to 5 in the honor of Mr and Mrs J F Snail of Michigan Mrs A Auston of Burling Lane Rav Martin of Bonner Springs The following guests were present: Mr W Liddy, Mrs Allen Miss Martin Mr A Riddy Mr McOmish, Mrs I Hench Everything served in royal style All had a delightful time with Mrs M M Jordan a very beloved friend KANSAS CITY. We are glad to announce that Dr. Dabble of Kansas City, Mo. is being strongly pushed by his friends for assistant city physician. He is a young man who stands high with the public both social and politically in his profession. We hope he will be appointed as the mayor could do no better than conferring a favor upon his constituents than by appointing a man like this who would prosper, work faithful and be true to his trust. Mr. Jack Fields of the Latonia Restaurant is conducting one of the best cafe's in Kansas City, Mo. He is an industrious man and attends strictly to business He is making history for the race and employs several young ladies in his business. The Dunbar hotel owned by F G. Weaver is one of the best hotels in the west and is doing a good business. Mr. Weaver of the Employment agency is one of the greatest hustlers in the west. NOTICE The subscribers in Oklahoma and Indian Territory will kindly prepare to meet the PLAINDEALER collector. We need money We are coming soon NOTICE. Lawrence, Kana, Oct. 30, '07. To the literary societies of Kansas and the West: The Interstate Literary association will convene in Lawrence, Kansas, at 9 o'clock, Thursday, December 24th. That is expected to be the biggest and best meeting the association ever held. Your attention is called to the fact that the program will be made up on Saturday, November 30th, after which time it will be impossible to place names or subjects on the same. Send your data to Mrs. W. L. Sinn, 1901 N. Fourth street, Kansas City, Kansas, at once. The committee has thought it best to limit each city to two papers. This does not include musical numbers, nor those entering the contests of oratory and music. We suggest that the delegates in each city get together and select the two representatives. Let the members of the executive committee and other officials of the Inter-State in the various cities see that this is done. There will be a first and second prize in oratory and a first prize in composition of music. A typewritten copy of the orations must be in the hands of the president by noon of the first day's meeting. The contestants in music must be present and play their compositions. Let everybody lend a helping hand and assist in raising the standard high. Very truly, DELL PHONE 2474X MAIN Photographs The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me W. H. LUCAS, 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA WESTERN UNIVERSITY, The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and Westthe DEPARTMENT - FEDERAL, NORMAL, STATE, NORMAL and STATE NORMAL. C Leading and Best Industrial School of the west Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Verbal) including piano, organ and harmony Drawing. (Fine Arts and Mechanical) Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Main Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. SHELTON FRENCH.A.M.,Acting Pres. Phones: Office Bell West 1428. Residence Bell West 151 courses Classical, College, Prep Sub-Nor mal, Musical (Instrume including piano, organ and ha (Fine Arts and Mechanical) Cus and Book Binding, Business Cov and Typewriting, Tailoring, B Plain Sewing, Cooking, Launder Gardening. SHELTON F Phones: 0 HIGHLY SATISFACTORY. Atlanta, Ga., Aug 31, 1907. Messrs C. R. Patterson and Sina, Greenfield, Ohio Gentlemen: The Stanhope arrived on yesterday. In style, workmanship 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. In the District court of Shawnee County, Kansas Isabel Saylor, plaintiff II vs Case No 2457 Charles Saylor, D-fendant, To Charles Saylor, Greeting You are hereby not find that on the 11th day of August, 1907, the above named plaintiff commenced an action in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, praying for a judgment of divorce from you also that you be forever barred from all right, title and interest in and 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 or plead to said petition on or before the 14th day of December, 1907, judgment will be rendered, granting said plaintiff a divorce and custody of the minor children of said marriage and forever barring you from all interest in any property held by said plaintiff. LEARET SAYLER. Plaintiff. R L THOMAS, Clerk [SFM1] First published October 25,h,07. 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Ford's Hair Pomade has been made and sold continually since about 1910 and label 'OZONIZD OX MARROW' was registered in the United States. Papa John's uses Ford's Hair Pomade to make the hair STRAIGHT, SOFT and PLIABLE. Beware of its taste. Remember that Ford's Hair Pomade is put up only in 50 cts. size, and is made only in Chicago and by us. The genuine has the signature Charles Ford. Present on each pack age. Refuse all other. For more information about Ford's Hair Pomade, sold by dragstists and dealers, if your dragstists or dealers can and supply you, he can get it for you from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us 80 cts. for one bottle postpaid or 81.50 for a shoe bottle or 83.50 for an bottle capron paid. If you order chargers or postal or express moss order and mention name of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to Ford's Hair Pomade. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Coil 153 K. KIRZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Adelaide wanted everywhere. NOTICE and Location, Healthful: Climateences and Thorough Teachers. terms, prices and all inducements to ,Acting Pres. Well West 151 Open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Latonia Cafe Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco. Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS, Proprietor, 012 E.12th Kansas City, Mo. Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. KANSAS AVENUE. OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. 7 to 10 P.M. Dr: J. M. Jarnison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the rights and duties of Protection Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence: 427 Madison Street. 10FFKA, KA Hour: 4 p.m to 6 p.m. Both Phone 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. 621 Kansas Avenue 10th Phone 774 Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 150 Van Buren Street 101 FKA, KAS. W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. Office 404 Kansas Avenue; Independent Phone 918. 101 FKA, KAS. Office Hours 9 to 12 a.m. 10 to 30 p.m. BORH KOBB, Pres. ARTHUR HARRIS, Noe AL, RODIERS, Business Mgr. Home Phone 7539 Main Bell Phone 6114 Main OLYMPIC CLUB, WEST FIFTH STREET Kansas City, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Bell Phone 1091 Ind. Phone 969. FIRST AERICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. A large congregation attended both services Sunday. Rev. Carr occupied the pulpit and preached in the morning from 1 Cor. 3:21. The text for the evening sermon will be found in Acts 17:27. After the morning service five young ladies were baptized in the pool by the pastor. Thanksgiving curtsey by the two clubs in the安装 was well patronized by the members and friend of the church. After the business meeting a social was enjoyed. The Thanksgiving sermon was delivered by the pastor to a good congregation S1. SIMON'S EPISCOPAL. CHRUCH Advent services—Sunday 7 30 a.m. Low celebration of the Holy Encharist; 10 a.m., Sunday School, 11 a.m., choral celebration with ser mon. Offertory solo by Prof I G. Tyler; 4 30 p.m. song service. Prof I G Tyler, graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music and professor of music at Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo, will render several vocal solos at this service Prof. Tyler is a musician of great ability and is considered to be one of the best music teachers in Kansas City. Special offerings will be taken up at these services. All are cordially welcome. W. T. Iscoe, of Muskogee is in Lawrence, Kansas with his family sud expects to remain for a while J H Escoe, son of W. T Escoe who is keeing books for the People' Bank and Trust Co., took a hunting trip with his many friends' thanks giving Day. --- An informal Thanksgiving reception was given in honor of Mrs Emma Jefferson of Wichita by Miss Luella Anderson. She was assisted by her sister, Mrs. Ida Haynes Thirty guests were presents and dinner was served in five courses. A short musical program was also rendered. Mrs. Jefferson was the schoolmate and choice friend of Miss Anderson, both being graduates of George R Smith College. Everyone enjoyed themselves to the highest The song composed by Rev. S I Jordan of the Oklahoma conference in honor of the discharged battalion of the twenty fifth infantry is a gem and should be in the home of every Negro in the country who attempts to play music. It is a credit to the composer and an honor to the race. J. K. RANSOM, P. E. NOTICE In order to save money, time and disappointment, I will not accept any more orders for portraits to be delivered by Christmas. There are many orders in my studio that I shall be forced to return or carry them over to the first week of February, 1908. Sorry to disappoint many of my patrons and friends. I shall be pleased to place myself at your service in 1908 O J Brooks, Artist HOLIDAY Hats 25 Cents DISCOUNT The above liberal reduction will be made on all of the trimmed HATS in my store. No where in Topeka can my line of headgear be equaled either in quality or price. Take advantage of this most extraordinary offer and get a nice HAT for Thauksgiving. Mrs.L.H. Slaughter 431 KANSAS AVE, [upstairs] Architectural Drawing and Electrical Engineering Architectural Drawing and Electrical Engineering courses in both theory and practice to young Men at a time to secure advanced instruction in Architectural Drawing and Electrical Engineering. Persons desiring to take advanced or elementary courses in either of the subjects will find the opportunity to obtain instruction at Tuskegee Institute, such as few institutions in the country offer. There is a growing demand for young men who fit themselves, by completing the Architecture Drawing Course, to take part for honors, and who can do the work required in Electrical Engineering. Every effort is being made to make those courses more helpful than ever before. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal TISKEGRE INSTITUTE, ALA. NOTICE A Grand Opportunity for the Negro to Buy Farm Lands and City Property in the New State of Oklahoma. McRea @ Sorrell A. S. McRea and M. A. Sorrell owns and operates the leading REAL ESTATE and LAW OFFICE in Vinita, Oklahoma (for the Negro). A. S. McRea is not only the leading colored lawyer in Vinita, but he is one among the ablest in the State of Oklahoma of his race. Mr. McRea also has a large law practice with headquarters at Muskogee, Okla. M. A. Sorrell, the well known and truly tried citizen of Vinita is working for the up-building and advancement of his race. Mr. Sorrell is a native born citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and is well qualified and in a position to give reliable information to his people, who may want to buy, lease, or rent farm lands or city property in and around Vinita, Okla. We buy, sell, lease, or rent farm lands and city property. We will loan you the money and insure your property. For full information concerning farm lands and city property, write M. A. Sorrell, Vinita, Okla., Box 744. When in Vinita, call and see us; office in Room 3, Venter's Bldg. Do it Now If you haven't a good sick and accident insurance, write to the Commonwealth Life Association for particulars of their combined life, accident and sick benefits. Ask for their booklet, "1000 Pleaseed Policy Holders." The only big Fraternal Order admitting both races on an equality. Benefits paid anywhere in America. Big commissions paid to reliable men and women for securing new members anywhere in the West. A special dispensation is now open for members insuring. Address, for full particulars, Commonwealth Life Association, Denver, Colo. WHAT THE PASTOR OF ZION BAPTIST SAYS. Denver, Colo., October 30, 1907. Your promptness and liberality in paying your claims for sickness, accident and death caused me to hunt you up when I was called to Denver, as I wanted to carry a thoroughly reliable sick benefit, and that is what you have. I can conscientiously recommend you in preference to any similar concern. No one can make a mistake in becoming a member. Yours respectfully. Good words like these show what is thought of the Commonwealth Life Association at home, where they are best known. They give sickness, accident and death in the same policy. If you are looking for sick and accident benefits you can make no mistake in taking out with them. A. S. McREA, Attorney-at-Law MUSKOGEE, OKLA. A. S. McRea and M. A. Sorrell REAL ESTATE and LAW ORDER (the Negro). A. S. McRea is not only the but he is one among the ablest race. Mr. McRea also has a large at Muskogee, Okla. M. A. Sorrell, the well known is working for the up-building at Sorrell is a native born citizen well qualified and in a position his people, who may want to live city property in and around Vinita. We buy, sell, lease, or rent fa will loan you the money and information concerning farm land Sorrell, Vinita, Okla., Box 744. When in Vinita, call and see us Do it If you haven't a good sick the Commonwealth Life Association bined life, accident and sick "1000 Pleaseed Policy Holders, admitting both races on an equ America. Big commissions paying new members anywh pen sation is now open for men particulars, Commonwealth Li Commonwealth Life, Denver, Colorado. Gentlemen: Your promptness and liberal ness, accident and death caused called to Denver, as I wanted to benefit, and that is what you have I can conscientiously recommend similar concern. No one can member. Yours re Good words like these show wealth Life Association at home They give sickness, accident at you are looking for sick and a mistake in taking out with them WANTED - Active colored ladies to sell toilet articles we manufacture especially for our race, the colored ladies and gentlemen of America. Free demonstration samples. Large profits. Write for clusive territory. BURTON TOILET GOODS CO., St. Joseph, Mich. Foster Chiles has purchased ten acres of land east of the Santa Fe shops and west of Tecumseh. He is a successful truck grower and has made considerable money in the past year raising things for the markets of Topeka. We intend that the success of the colored people lies in the soil. Everbody prepare to go to Lawrence December 26-27 to attend the Inter-State Literary society. The people are preparing to entertain visitors as never before. M. A. SORRELL, Notary Public, Real Estate, Loans VINITA, OKLA. are leading colored lawyer in Vinita, just in the State of Oklahoma of his large law practice with headquarters. and truly tried citizen of Vinita, and advancement of his race. Mr. son of the Cherokee Nation, and is soon to give reliable information to buy, lease, or rent farm lands or Vinita, Okla. farm lands and city property. We ensure your property. For full inns and city property, write M. A. us; office in Room 3, Venter's Bldg. t Now and accident insurance, write to Association for particulars of their common benefits. Ask for their booklet. s." The only big Fraternal Order quality. Benefits paid anywhere in paid to reliable men and women for there in the West. A special dismember insuring. Address, for full Life Association, Denver, Colo. OF ZION BAPTIST SAYS. Denver, Colo., October 30, 1907. quality in paying your claims for sickened me to hunt you up when I was to carry a thoroughly reliable sick have. commend you in preference to any make a mistake in becoming a respectfully, A. E. REYNOLDS, Pastor Zion Baptist Church. What is thought of the Common-ome, where they are best known, and death in the same policy. If accident benefits you can make no rem. Rev J R Ransom, P. E of Lt. Scott district, has returned from a trip to Indian Territory and Oklahoma conferences. He says a portion of the colored people are practically out of debt. He found a few discontented over the democratic control of the new state. The majority of the progressive colored people are going to stay and fight it out if it takes all summer. He visited a number of towns in the territory and made talks encouraging them to stay and continue to get hold of the land. Mr. Roy Wilson has gone to Pawhuska, I. T. to spend several days with his brother. Joseph The Dumas club will meet December 6th with Mrs. Henry Edmonds, 108 Jefferson street. Mr. Henry C. Davis of McFar land was in the city last week meeting friends. LANE CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH. The friends of the church are gladly welcomed to all services. We hope to see a large congregation on Sunday at 11 o'clock for class meeting. Church conference at 1 p.m. Preaching at 7:40 p.m. subject 'The beauty of /ton. J. A. HAMILTON, Pastor CLUB ANNIVERSARY The Rousett club will hold its seventh anniversary at Chiles hall December 11, under the auspices of the Brown Gospel A. M. B church club No. 1, of which R. S. Christian is president and chairman. The president and member of the club cordially invite everybody to be present to hear H. C. K. Holliday one of the greatest and bravest men of our city, president of the Commercial club and leader of the Great Southwestern R. R. Hear ye him Music by the band Refreshments will be served after speaking. R S CHRISTIAN J S CHILES HARRIET CHILES THOM NIELS LUCY CHILES L. NEFFLE MAMIE STRADLEY Committee. Jerry McCoy, who has been living in New York, was in the city last week visiting his brother, James McCoy, and son. Dorson Thomas accompanied him to Oklahoma. Miss Lela Ford was called home to Burlingame Saturday on a unit of the serious illness of her brother she returned Monday, leaving him much better. The Golden Rod club met with Miss Lazzie Cooper Monday evening and will meet with Miss Lela Ford next Monday evening. The Mite Missionary society meets with Mrs. T. W. Brown this afternoon. The Willing Workers met Monday evening with Mrs. E. Huddleson. All report a grand time. St. Simon's Guild met with Mrs F. Buckner Monday evening. WEDDING BELLS. A pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening at 8:10 p.m. at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Miss. John S. Chiles, 021 E.12th Street. It was the joining together of Miss Jane Chiles and Mr. Victor Washington. After the guests about one hundred in number had assembled Mimi Cyrene G. Smith sang "O Promine Me," and promptly at the appointed hour Mr. Walter Jones started up a wedding march, and the bridal party entered the beautifully decorated pavilion, where Rev. Pope pronounced the words and two happy words promised to love and cherish each other through life. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chiles and was reared in Topeka. She is a graduate of the High School and is con- spected to be one of the most accom- pished young ladies in the State. She is a faithful concientious chri- tian having been organist and teacher in the Sunday School at Brown chapel A. M. E. Church since a more child. She possesses all the necessary qualifications to make a splendid wife, and from the fact that she knows how to do things will preside over a home with all the grace of a queen. Mr. Washington is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Washington a prominent farmer. He is a painter hanger and painter. May their joy forever be uninterrupted only by an occasional annual squall. CARD OF TRANNS We desire to thank the many friends who were so kink to us during the illness and death of oua husband and father? Eugene Robinson, who died Nov. 20, 1907. We also tender thanks for the many beautiful floral offerings presented Mrs. Maggie Robinson Viola Robinson. THE BEST OF THE WEEK ROBERT E. BELL, Artist Mr. Bell the artist has moved here from Nashville, Tenn., where he has pointed pictures for the leading citizens of Tennessee's Capital City. He will draw your picture in the following styles of work; Crayon, Pastel, Water Color, India ink and Cards are not attending the marriage of Miss Mabel King to Mr Robert Loud, December 11th, at the home of the bride's parents, 325 Taylor street Mr and Mrs. Wm Snell of Kansas City, Mo. wee in the city this week to attend the marriage of Mrs Snell's sister Mr and Mrs. Jay Alexander the Moss are the proud parents of a baby boy, born on the 21st. Mrs Scott of 1154 Lane street left Wednesday for a month's visit with her daughter in Chicago. Mrs Carrie Ashworth and Miss Birdie Scott spent Thank giving with friends in Kansas City Mr J E. Miller left Wedn's stay for his home in Kin, fisher. Okla. after a stay of several weeks in the city. Mrs Electra Page-Perry left Sunday for a tour with a concert company. C. T. PHE TONSO THE BEST ARTISTS A 221 FLAMES STREET DO YOU CARRY LIE If Not, W The Knights of the C FRATERNAL B THE BEST ARTISTS AND THE BEST PLACE 221 FLAMES STREET ST. JOSEPH, MO. If Not, Why Not? The Knights and Ladies of the Orient. FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOUR PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, PUT BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH. No home loving man can afford to be THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the rized by the laws of the State of Kansas, of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are be Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGRE Address: National 501 Kansas WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH. No home loving man can afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded ta y. Sur Company, LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F - information Address: National headquarters. 501 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. OurMotto, "Prompt Payment of Claims." Oil. He is also an illustrator of books and short stories, and a painter from life. Call to see him at 1201 Washington Ave. over J. S. Chiles, grocery store, Tel Bell 307. Mr Trunk Chiles will represent him over the city. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Grace Williamson, Phi tuff vs No 2472 Nolas B. Withamson, Defendant To the above named defendant— You will take notice that you have been cited in the above entitled court by said Grace Williamson. That the petition therein was filed November 27, 1907 and that you must answer the said petition on or before the 14th day of January, 1908, or the said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered recording to the prayer thereof divorcing said plaintiff from you, the said defendant; and setting aside and holding for naught the bond's of attrimony row existing between you GATT'S NICHOLS Attorney for Plaintiff. Attent. R. L. THOMAS, Clerk of the District Court. Last published November 29th 1907. Miss Beas Guy is some better at this writing. ELPS' i rom