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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. BOLEY, OKLAHOMA, A FINE PLACE FOR INVESTORS VOLUME X. The next and most profitable and most gratifying stop of all was in the town and country where the Queen of Sheba visited and upon her return said, "half has not been told." This was Boley, a thriving little town of about 2000, all colored. The country for a radius of ten miles is of rich fertile land, owned and tilled by colored people. There are also several Indians and white people here. The white people lease land from the Indians and freedmen and make Boley their trading point. This town should be visited by people who have money to invest and who desire to be at peace with the world and enjoy good government. They have a bank which has been established four years and another that is being reorganized. There is also two cotton gins, one saw mill and a grist mill. Several car loads of wood is shipped each week. They have two lumber yards, several stores of different classes, four churches, a public school, one large college, two hotels, two drug stores, two printing offices, one undertaker, two lawyers and two doctors, all of whom are prospering and making money. The great trouble with the business men and promoters is that the country has outgrown the town and what is needed is a large department store with a fifty to sixty thousand dollar stock. Some good substantial businesses men or corporation should invest in a proposition of this character in order to supply the rural districts. It will prove profitable. A small laundry, ice and electrical plant could be made pay in this place. The city would gladly grant a franchise to some firm who would put up a forfeit to carry out this proposition. The most gratifying sight was the large number of colored, white and Indian farmers that come to town on Saturday to trade. The most substantial business and what has built up the town is the Farmers and Merchants' Bank of which W. H. Dill is president; T. M. Haynes, vice president and D. J. Turner, cashier. It was established about four years ago by Mr. Haynes who located the town sight. It is interesting to talk to Mr. Haynes, the Moses of the "Promise Land." He is deep when engaged in conversation, steady, very cautious and attentive to business. He possesses a kind, generous heart and is liked by all who know him. Mr. Haynes was born in Texas coming to the site where Boley is now located in 1890 when there was nothing but forest and only the sound of the woodpecker and the ring of the huntsman rifle could be heard during the day and the owls and wolves at night. The most singular incident coupled with Mr. Haynes's arrival in the new state is that he walked from Paris, Texas to Oklahoma City, landing with $3,60 and a Winchester rifle. He is quite a young man, 39 years of age full of push and energy and brave and courageous as a lion. Mr. Haynes conceived the idea that the colored people should be put on trial for self-government and saw a golden opportunity to establish a town. He cultivated the acquaintances of the officials of the Fort Smith and Western railroad who were building through that portion of the Territory. They became interested in the town site and agreed to build a depot. Mr. Haynes built a dug out for himself where he dwelled for a short time clearing the timber for the new town site, of which he began to communicate with the people of his rece, and afterwards erected a tent which was used as his second office. He was mayor, chief of police and in fact the whole city. The most amusing incident of his life in locating the town was when some one would call or respond to his letters to locate in Boley and locate, they would find him in the woods cutting cross ties and getting out wood for the market. The new comers would invariably ask where his office was located and he would conduct them to an old tree he had shaped up, and here he transacted his business. Some would look strange and homesick and others would leave as quickly as possible, but he never once grew discouraged. He kept on working until he has accomplished what the town of Boley is today. He is a member of the school board, owns several hundred acres of land and has an interest in the various enterprises. He is now beginning to reap the golden harvest of many years of hardships and toil, and he and his wife and four children can look with pride upon his accomplishments. Mr. Haynes has the confidence and respect of the entire community, and the people of Boley are standing by him. His bank guarantees every depositor all funds entrusted to their care, and is backed by the state who will pay if the bank does not. D. J. Turner, cashier of the bank, is a bright young business man who owns considerable property and is a native of Texas. He looks well to the interest of the bank and its depositors. One of the most helpful institutions of Boley is the Creek Siminole Agricultural College, which was established by Prof. Jno. C. Leftridge. He located this school and in order to effect a building he had to go North to solicit funds. He left Boley with Five Dollars in his pocket and not a change of clothing, but after he had been out a few months he succeeded in raising twenty-five hundred dollars in which he erected a frame building on five acres of land which was donated. We had the pleasure of visiting and addressing the students on Friday afternoon at which time a programe was carried out, consisting of music songs, and recitations by colored and Indian students. There is about twenty-five Indian boys and girls attending this institution. Indians are said to be progressing more rapidly at this than at the white institutions. This school has over a hundred students. Mr. MR. T. M. HAYNES. Father and Founder of Boley, "The Promise Land." An Exclusive Colored Town Where Anyone Can Invest and Get Good Returns---- A City Without a Jail, Where Law, Order and Decency Reigns Supreme Haynes, the Founder is a Great Man. and they cared on their program actively as if that institution had been in existence for years. The school has a boarding department in connection where the students are kept at a reasonable rate. Prof. Leftridge deserves much credit for the work carried on at this institution The Legislature has agreed to appropriate seventy-five thousand dollars for the creation of necessary buildings and equipments that are needed which will be of MR. T. M. Father and Founder of Bol great benefit to that portion of the State and will run four-folds into the coffers of the State for the money spent. Boley has several business men and among them are C. D. Yancy who is engaged in real estate and farm land and who owns a few thousand dollars of good farm land near Boley. D. M. Williams who conducts a leading Drug Store is a young man of Columbus, Kan., and who is well fixed in farm and city property. We were more than gratified to see Mrs. Anna Duval, one of our old time friends and subscribers whose former home was in Publo, Col, and Las Vegas, N. M., where she and her husband were engaged in business and succeeded. He located in Boley a short time ago where he engaged in the lumber business. He having since died --- his window is now continuing business, as her husband had a partner, M. R. Rogers, who had inaugurated business some time ago. Mrs. Duvall is strictly a business woman and has made good use of her husband's interest and money left, by increasing business and buying other real estate in Boley. She is one of the wealthiest women in the State. She is a lady of dignity, refinement and is doing much for the uplift of the race. Mrs. Duvall has a niece, Mies Allie Johnson, an accomplished young lady who is bookeeper for the firm. Mrs. Duvall owns property in Ottawa, her former home and is a heavy tax payer. SOME OF HER BUSINESS PEOPLE. Her partner, Mr. H. R Rogers is a pioneer lumberman. He was the first to establish a lumber yard in Boley and it is very interesting to have him tell how hard it was to start and how it took several men HAYNES, ley, "The Promise Land." to help buy the first carload of lumber. One by one they dropped out until he was left to hold the bag. He continued as best he could until he found the late Mr Duvall who proved to be the man of strong courage and business ability. Mr. Rogers is native of Arkansas. He owns considerable valuable property and has a family whose companionship he enjoys. The Rogers & Duvall firm is the largest firm in that portion of the country. They carry several thousand dollars worth of building material. Mr E. H. Holmes who controls the Boley Mill and Feed Co., is doing a great business and his machinery is taxed to its utmost capacity. What is needed is more money to enlarge his business which will be a big return for the investment. Rev. Harry Burrill, pastor of the NUMBER 19 the Whole Nation! NVESTORS Antioch Missionary Baptist church is one of the leading ministers of the territory, and has a membership of 560. His church, which was but recently remodeled, in a very beautiful, edifice. Rev. Burill owns a confectionary and shoe store. R. Russell conducts a hardware and grocery store. One of the most eccentric and land marks of this town is the old town watchman, who bears the title of Judge Manual. On Saturday he wears a uniform and stripes on his arm which designate the number of years in business. He is a kind of self-appointed officer and works for the glory and success of the town. Any stranger or suspicious character cannot alight at night without the eagle eye of the old "Judge," as he calls himself, watching the Democrats. The citizens see that he is well cared for and he lives as happy as a king One thing that is in Boley's favor not in any other town in the territory is that they have no calaboose or prison in which to incarcerate evil doers. When an officer makes an arrest he just sits up with the man until his case is disposed of. There are no disorderly characters found in the town and they all seem to shun this place as the officers have an eye of an eagle and can readily tell when that class is around. We met our old time friend, D. H. Winburn, who conducts a fine confectionary and lunch counter. He owns his business property, as well as other property in the territory. Jas. Stevens, formerly of Paris, Texas, is conducting a general mercantile business and his wife, who is a successful milliner, is doing quite a business. Mrs. B. Berry and daughters, who conduct one of the nicest little hotels to be found anywhere in the country, have first class accommodations. The Misses Berrys are accomplished young ladies, one of them being a graduate of Tuskegee. (1). H. Bradley, editor of Progress which was established in 1905, is a bright young man. He has also established an undertaking establishment which is a success. He is one of Boley's enterprising business men and leading politicians. He is secretary of County Central Committee and Citizen's League. He owns a farm adjoining the town which is valuable. Mr. Bradley is a native of Shawnee, Jackson co, Kansas, and his paper is one of the leading journals of the territory. His foreman and manager, E. B. Shite, is a bright young man, 25 years of age, a Texan by birth and a graduate of Wiley University. He came to Boley Jan. '07, and took the management of the Boley Progress, of which he is making a success. Boley is proud of her hardware and implement firm, conducted by T. B. Armstrong and Bros. They have been in business for 3 years and have just completed a building Continued on Page Six. FISST AFRICAN DALLISE CHUHUN, The services Sunday were well | attended and the sermon by Rev. T «Care was well secrivel, Commu- a was served by ths pastor, amistad Rev Olden and Rev, Alexander, ¢ subjact of the sermon was “The ater of Life.” Our venerable aud {tithtul deacua, wir Benjamin Adams, has been ab \eent from his poet of duty two Sun days. We du not like to see his Ls vacant, and hove ha will be able to fill it next Sunday. The evening congregation was composed mainly of young people, whose presence was highly appreci- ated, and wh» deserve gommendation for thetr interest inthe work of the church, Rev. Carr delivered the sermon, Rev, R R. Howard of Hutchinson preached Monday night toa smail congregati .n, The Sewing Circle will be enter- tained this afternom by Mrs. C, A. Winbourn at her home in Park Place. Tha fuonral of Mrs. Rosa Campball, who died Thursday of last week io Kansas City, was held Sunday after noon and the remains interred in Topeka cemetery. She was acon sistent Christian and had been a faithful member of this church for a number ofzeara, She also belonged to the Benevo.ent society, which order attended in a body and partic- ipated in the services. Rev, Carr preached the sermon ‘Lhe choir rendered appropriate music, The casket was covered with beautiful Howere, the tributes of sympathizing friends. Mrs. Campbell 1s surv ved by one son, a daughter and a grand- daughter. ' The church is now preparing for a series of entertainments, begin- ning March 16th and continuing each evening until March 20th—five nights. ‘There will be an excellent literary and muscal program each evening, participated in by the heat talent obtainable in this city and other cities, Ihe different church, choirs will furnish music. Among the moat attractive features will bea lecture by Rev. S. H. Gibson recent- ly called from ‘a pastorate in Illinois to the church at Emporia, Kansas. He ie highly spohen of ag an orator, and his leeture is promised as an intellectual treat. The committees will serve refreshments in the base- mentevery evening. ‘The public is cordially invited o attend during the series and assist in adding to the building fund. ACLUB MEETING, The Philirhetorian club met at the residence of Miss Lillian Jeltz tast Monday evening. The following program was rendered; Bong, “Sweet and Low’.......0cc6 sereveseversesneee By the club members, Biography of Tennyeon...,..Mrs. H. sevens + te eteeereeccee Mayberry “Princess” Introduction by Mrs, Oe ee eeees cvseneeoeds BM. Fergnson Furmand Structnre.........Miss Lena sovscrasersessssvveossrtseeseree ve MCNEal Review of 1, 11, 111 Cantonese seseeversesrececesvee Mrs, W, I, Jamison Recitation, “As Through the Land,” SGhton Titlhec Pate Cee ee rea reereseee eoveneSThsDD AASLALE LIL The lesson in “The Eternal Prog: reso,’ wae discussed followed by the reading of “The Princess.” During refreshments current topics were dis cussed, after which theclub adjourned to meet with Mrs, H, Mayberry, | BPR e SECEDE Abe Thy doe Wedd WY sO SEY ev. P, D, Davis, pastor of St, Marky A. Mf. &, ckurch, closed a very successful revival last week Many souls were added to the church. Mr, Thomas Wims ia on the sick Ust. Rev, Barton preached a soul stir- ting sermon Sunday night. Rev. D, Smith of the M, E. church closes hie sixth year'a work Sunday. Mrs, Anna Forte, who haa been quite alck, is improving. Rev. P, D, Davis, who has been confined to hia bed with la grippe and malarial fever, is improving, and , opes to be able to All his pulpit. Mrs. Emma Gaines left yesterday morning tor Sawrence on buelnese, Mr. and Mrs. I 8. Watkins have christened their son Bert Robert Watkins. | Mrs. Benjamin Adams is sick with rheumatism at hee home, foot of Monroe)Jstreet. Mr. Walter Jones and sister, Misa Corinne Jones, upent ‘Tuesday in Lawrence ou business, Aselect array of talent will he seen at the Verna Equinoctial Mu- sical and Literary Symposium Mrs. Minerva Dyer spent several jays in Kansas City last week vieit ing her sistér, Mrs. Inex ‘Thomas, We are sorry to announce that Misa Evelyn Hickman, who returned to her home in Frankfort two weeka ago from Louisville, Ky., om accouat of illness, ia still very sick, She has the sympathy of a host of friends. Madame Cecil Watts will give a reproduction of “Queen of the Congo” at Lukens’ opera house March 12th, She will be assisted by an excellent company. Madam Watts will give some new character impereonations well worth seeing. Her company is made up of sume of the state. The Vernal Equinoctial Musical and Literary Symposium will begin at the First African Baptist church, Monday night, March 16th, and con. tinue five nighta, Rev.S, H. Gibson will lecture the first might and make ahort addresses each succeeding night. The vocal and ine‘rumental numbers will be of a high order, The many friends of Mr.G,B, Bryant were sorry to learn of his death, which occurred Jast week of yneumonia at his home on Taylor treet Heleavesa wife, daughter 1nd mother to mourn his loss, The uneral was held at St, Simon Mission father Brown officiating, He was member of the Elks Lodge, which urned out ina body to pay their nal respecte The body was taken 2 Wamego, his former home, for urial. wamevemeYOU YOUR-+ame+ame Coal, Feed, Hay, Etc., | OF JAS. C, SHIMER, | Both Phenes 475 1815 Kansas Ave om, Dialtte H t peanrt yee tak. tr elaka Oh Mrs. Enanuel Lawrence enter- talned a few friends at a dinner at her home, 414 E Firetetreet Monday afternoon in hunor of Mrs. Mary Coehrel, wha is visiting her sister: Mrs. Anna Thompson, Those pres- ent were Mesdames Anna Phompson, Anna Tyler, Marilla Vining, Frank Jordan and Meesra, George Hicks and N, Chiles. ‘The most attractive event of the season will be the Y. M, C A. ath- letic contest exhibition at Mecropol+ itan hall, Monday evening, March oth, by 24 young men ably assisted by the young ladies’ athietic club Music will be furnished by the Y, M. C, Avorchestra, Refreshments will be served by the laches’ auxiliary Admission, 15 cents. Grand Master Milton Collins of the A. F. and A. M. ot Kausas and jurisdiction paid his annual visit to Euclid Lodge Nu, 2, Mt Moriah No, sand Kaw Valley No. 18 of this city Saturday evening ut Masonic hall, There were over two hundred members present who were highly elated and gratified at the wholesume instructions received from the dis tinguished Grand Master who is doing much to strengthen the order Mr. Collins is acknowledged to be the best Grand Master Kansas has everhad. He is making anoual visits over the jurisdiction and hie financial reports show a great increase, -P ? { Sy Se Fie % f 3 ae 4 a g pe L jn! | oT, RBY. S. H GTNSON, The above is the likeness of Rev. S. H. Gibson of Ilinois who recent- ly accepted acall to the St. James Baptist church of Emporia, Kans, Rev Gibson is of striking personal appearance, and is a magnetic sneak: er, He will lecture at the First African Baptist church Monday night, March 16th, the first evening otthe Vernal Equinoctial Musical and Literary Symposium, High- class programs have been arranged foreach night. | Among the number of Sentors that graduate each year from Washburn college the five highest in standing have their names placed on the honor lust and become memoers of what is known as the Tau Delta Pi society. Miss Georgia Watkins of this city, a member of the present senior class, has had this honor bestowed Spon her. She is the first colored student to attain ts the honor in the history of the school, HIGGINSVILLE, MISSOURI. Mr, Mundy Jennings left on a trip ta Des Momes, awa, last Monday, Poh, 24. Mra, Uattie Warkenff, whe bas been yather il, is reported to he improving. Mr, Green Lyton of Mayview, Mo, was in the city last Saturday, Mr. fautore Workeaff, ene of our ine dustiious fares, iis moved nearer to town, Vise Mev Geo, We Stwaid, slo lived neat Jolineen county, Rev a, Woeodsen of Topeka las heen called, if he wall accept the ministry at the Second Baptist Ginieh here, Mosars, James aml John Parry have Teen serv busy during the last week hauling corn ta fawn, Mr. Perry Parker fs on the sich list, Mre Nellie Douglas ja as purted to Lb Very wick, e PUBLICATION NOTICE, In the District Court of Shawnee County,? Kaneas. Marion jehelden Piaintitt \s No 24,848 J. A. Wilkins, Detendant Ty the above named defendant, J. A Wilkins; You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said plaintiff above named; that the peti- tion therein was filed on the second day of March, 1908; that said suit is an acti n for the recovery of the sum of Forty-three Dollars and ifty five cents ($43 55) balance due upon commission due thie plaintiff from you for the salenf certain real estate; that a writ of attachment was iss ted ut os the above entitled court and by the sheriff of said county levied apen Lot No 106 on Kansas avenue, Barrett's adititioa to North Topeka n the city of Topeka, Shawnee Coun ty, Kansas as your property; that son imaet answer the said peti son on ae before the 18 h day of April, 1908, or the said petition will he taken as true and judgment rendered against you forthe sum of $43.55, with in- terest at eix per cent, from Februa- ry 1, 1908. together with all the costes herein incurred, and for an order of sale fur the above described prc perty to satisty said judgment and costs, and for all other and proper relief. Attest: M. F. Laycocn, Attaney for Prainnfl. R L. Tuomas, [sear] Clerk of Distriet Court First nablishe 1 March 6th, 19 38. PUBLICATION NOTICE No 24855. In the diftrict court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Elizabeth May Harrier Plaintiff \s A. W. Harrier, Defendant, State of Kansas to said drfen lant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, Elizabeth May Hanrier, whose petition in said case was filedinthe said courton the 4th day of March, A. D., 1903, and unless you anawer said petition or appear herein on or before the 17th day ot April, A. D. 1903, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment ren- dered against you, divorcing said plaintiff! from you and for other proper relief. EvivAvetu MA\ Harker, Plaintiff, Altest; R, L. Tnomas, Clerk Diet. Court. [swat] J.J. Kine, Attorney for Plaintiff. Firat published March 6th, 08, WELLINGTON, KANSAS, Mr. and Mrs. Ward of Caldwell visit od) Wallington frionds Monday, Blind Boone, the well haown musi cian, gave a concert jn the auditorium on Tuesday, the 18th to a erewded house and wae eiyoyed by all present. Res, Lawsence preached at the A, M NN. church Munday, Rev, SN. Bandy filled the pulpit: at Lllowute Sunday, Min Addison Griggs returned to Wel fiigton after avant in Indiana with vehitives and friculs, several colored famines hase moved to Wellington the past few works, Mr. Homer Roberta has acturned from Wi hita where he spent a few days vis- iting fliends, Me. WA, Griggs left Sunday for his home in Indiana, - Mr. Albert Smith fs quite eich, Mia. HW. A. Coney is sewovering from her recent: Dlnexs, A heays vain fal here today, Mr, Vrink Robots moved his resdan rant several days age to rooma on Sauth Washington »tiect, Mrs, Meatton ive an clocution re- rital at the 4, M,N. chuwh Dhureday night. the 20th. Mr. Way Griggs has heen il, LINCOLN INSTITUTE. Tt ie untcreating to note that although it is now date in the regalar scolustic Sear, there i< stil a steady stream of students ontcting the various depart: mente of Lincoln Institute. Amen res cent arrivale are Mise Maude Moore of Redford, Lowa, Mt, deeee Lewls of OkLae hemes and others, Many students. teachers and) others interested In self ingrovement. marticue late at this seasen ef the sat becanae of the mebtute summer school, one of the mest practical in the country, from both Uterary and industrial porte of View. Uy tacts of at sufficient number of sears atlendane in tne | summer school one de uble te scaue diplomas of the same value and nature ae those given upon gradation from the regular course, ‘Thite does Lincoln Institute very effactively approximate continuous sess sien Ameng those who were graduated fe ney by attendance Upon the summer se henl were Professor Willian Ineobs of Richinond, Mo. Profesor George Vorry of Gathie, ORL, and Mise Honor Lane «f Canollton. Mo, Lincoln Diy was apprepriatdy ob. served by the institution on Wednesday, Petrittty I. ‘The evediont program was given by the senior die Among one tions that recived and merited applause Were, “Limola. the Statesman, Victor Collhos: “Lincaln as Educator of Popue lir Sentiment.” Zenubia Jackson, “Phe Soronty) a new orsinization of Joung lade from the higher normal Clisses, coneepemding to the fraternity: ainong the young inan, gave ita firet anual banquet on Bada, Vobruary 2tst, in honor of Di, and Mi BE, Mian. Mra, Allen wae beautifully cowned dna Persian creation ot lemon Villaw silk crepe de chines cream Jace trimmings, ‘the dining hall was tastes fully decorated in the Sorority colors. black and cardinal rods (he toasts were Witty amd to the point, ‘The subjets As follower "Precideutte Addrese, Mise Zanotia dachsont “Leap Yeu” Mies Mena Walliamas Mle Draternity. Miss Ladies Pords Our Prestent.” Miss Mary Whittiherr. ‘the response by Dr. Alen Wats fall of pool cheer for “the young people who tuud plied such a delight: ful evenings aan was very highly ape Juvedated by all of then, ‘The fall course Mente Was untily prepared and served indee the skillful management ot the fepartinent af domestie science, The secoml term examinations constt- thie the chtss room work tor the wogk le sitininge Lelrnary 242 the third eand ist termee? the regutir schonl year be- gintion the following Menday: cunt pre pan ttions fer eomincncament will soon beim full blast, WINFIELD. KANSAS. Miss Siseit Sinith of Stillwater, ODay spend Phoredav evening an the ats, tne suestoot Mis FW Wael en inte to Longton te visit her patents. Mather Smith is ene ot PIR county's mast prose petous ant wealthy tamers, Rev ROC Lee is now peater in Vb Bo Curnt's diy gente diypeatineat, Bre Heo gs at hiasther and as never without chnplas ment Mis GM Nichads is ablt te he ont After about three weeks sickness, Mr WoO Wright. Dan Fleming and Trak MeDowell spent Sumas ae Wich ia recently, OW. Walker. who was brought lack Hem Wicmta recently ana tclans charze Was acquittal in justice Link's court Last Uhureday Mank Montgomery, the populir depot fain nan at the Santa De, get a goed Wate up by finding al Dexter lady's purse containing a geld owateh ind Inoney., She did not miss i until we eche ing home but Miank had at safe when rhe called for it, ‘Lhe leap year social, the titet of the serson, given by the ludies af the home mission society of the Secoml Baptise Chuich. was howling success, It wag givenat BOW. Jackson's heantifal resi+ dence on South Manning street on Mans Has evening, ‘The house was puke and an oexcellent Juneh with ice cream ond cathe was served, They raised S120 tor their work, Rev SS. Banday proached in Bhio- rule Last Sunday and aetumed Von bay pvenings, Mis. Allen Brown give a sesialat her pésitenee an South Loomis Last Weide a+ Hos for the Tenefit ot the VOW Re Poet Tt was well attended and oa rhated piteeess, Rev Tames Huon preached ane of tia borat Mrs, Motton and Mes, Watts of We ate ma TL niversity save a recital at the A. ME. cline bast beady evening whieh sng one of the best ever given here, It sae well attended aint we only sish les would petri at some future dite, | LOST RELATIVES. North Topeka, Kane, Jan’y 25th, 1908,— To the Public: Mrs Martha Britt wishes to find her nephews, Ben and John Turner—two brothera When Jast heard of they lived near St. St. Joseph, Mo, with Martin Walker Anyone knowing their whereabouts, please inform Martha Britt, Rural Route 3, Box 17, North Topeka, Kansas. | NOTICE, The old settlers of Topeka and Shawnee county who came to the county the years of 1875 will meet March 54h at St. John A.M. E, church tor the purprse of electing a permanentorgamzation, There will be a s»secial program rendered. Doa's falto come, By order of the commit.ee, H. C. Witsow Euza Manion J.8.Baasuzxr 2 ah wo ube & ogk ee Th St t that his many Iricnds tried to pers | City; R. B. McWilliams, Lawrence:|in the West, He has served aallist weeh with rheumatlem, Ie was not | e ate aude him into at; if he had he would | A. F, Wilson, L J. Maddox, F.A.|county health officer and trustee of able ta attent his scliont room ene af ‘ Beas . fernoon and his sfeter, Misa Hesie, had C e t have been nominated. Bradley, Kansas City: John Clark,| the county school of Atch’son. His|rharge. / onvention 3] Mons Chester I. Long, who is aj Lawrence; Sam Jones, Leavenwo th;| wife, one of Atchison’s highly cul-] Wiese Mande Hasee was bome from, <== candidate for re-election as 1", S |J. W. French, Parsons; W. J Boone,| tured women, with their two children, eR Near eats Tis i Long and Vernon Create Erthusiam |®°220°F inde an impression upon Kausas City. will join himintheirnew home. Hel ties, Wu. Mecaye paste of GM. 1, for S Taf the people by his remarks concern- —_—_— will ship hie horse and buggies, office lees Ha very tlt wile pneumania, Wi ‘or Secretary Taft. vo tiecuitede and atatad toward} A BUSINERS MAN FOR A BUst {Gxtures and household goods The [j.'s en tj tans etonenh foe The Republican State Convention forthe last time convened in To veka Wednesday and was considered the greatest in its Listory, There were raveral clashes over propo sitons which causa «ratory that remipded one of the days of Blafn and Conkling ‘The etreight Rejub- ilsaza won out, the “refurmesa fail ing to land a single man J. B Adame actad as temporary secretary and ex-Ltentenant Gov, Hanna pers maneut chairman, Ile was the right man im charge ashe y resided over the eenate xeveral terms, and weilded the gsvel with grace and dignity. The big four delegates to the National Convention at Uhigago are Senators Long and Curts and Hon, R. M. M’Gonigat and Hon. Grant Mornaday, The big four alternates are Moore of DPittsbvrg, Smi.h of Clay Center, Hon, W. ‘T. Vernon of Kansas City and Noftzger of Harper. Some one nominated Jas. H. Guy fora joke, and he tvok it rerjously enough to have his name made mockery of bcfore the convens tion, and received 181 votes out of 985. W. T. Vernon was the logiv- alcanlidate. A few kickers met on the evening previous to the cons vention and endorsed Guy as dele- gate when they were implored by the men of the race who are fur harmony to endorse Vernon. The parties who opposed Mr, Vernon for his confirmation ag registrar of the treasury, and their orowd, for pure devilment tried to precipitate a fight, but Vernon's fricnds were on hand and knew what to do. Much credit is due the Shawnee-co. delegates, who stond as a unit to vote for Mr. Vernon. The Firat District congressional convention ict at the auditorium in the morning and selected Cy Leland and Arthur Capper as delegates to the national convention sad alter: nates, T., W. Bell and John I. Berry, Mr. Bell isa leading attor- ney of the state anda Republican. We commend him. Non. J. B. Fleming, 3 atalwart Republican of the first district of the atate, would not allow hia name to go before the convention a4 an alternate, notwithetandine the fact Do You Want To EARN more MONEY Make your Home and Busi- ness in the town of TAFT, OKLAHOMA Lots sold on easy payment system. $5 Down $2 per Month TAFT isthe fastest growing town in Oklahoma. Population of over 1000 bright, intelligent, colored citizens Bank, Cotton Gim Stores, Restaurants and Hotels Large colored In- dustrial School (Halochec Institute) already establish- ed. OPPORTUNITIES for all lines of business. We have a LIBERAL PROPOSITION for reli- able, trustworthy, honest Agents. Write today. Reeves Raelty Company Muskogee, Okla. that his many Iricnds tried to pers eude him into it; if he had he would have been nominated. fon: Chester I. Long, who fea candidate for re-election as i, S senitor mide an impression upon the people by his remarks concern- ing his attitude and etand toward the people of this state and nation, Iie ix wiilng to stand upon the record he has made, Ue was re- ceived with rounds of applause and the indications are that he will be nominated with little opposition, There were several colored dele- gates who represented their constits ucataand were men of high standing in business, Our people are eeud- ing men to conventions who have business idea. Prof, W. I. Vernon waa called for by the convention and prida glowing tibute to the Republican pitty, President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft. Speaking of the future he said that things are grow ing strong iu favor of our people, and that if Tal should be eleoted good things are in store for the race. one In the Political Eye! Mr, A, ‘I, Stewart, deuggiat of Powhattan, a young Republican stalwart was a delegate to the Con vention from Brown county, Hers a Kentuckian by birth, 21 years of age aud acoming young mau, We expect great things of him in the political world S. SG Garland, who attended the Btate Convention said: “I come with thy intention ot having my name presented to the convention as a cand'date for delegate to the National Convention. My triends quickly saw it was too late, so I de. clined having my name used = I[ kusw things had heen fixed for Prot Vernon and Attorney Bell as they are good representaiives of the race. I am a Stubbs man first and last, and for J D. Yonng for covgress.” Hon H. I, Monroe was elected assistant secretary of the Republi can State Conveution, and served with honor and credit to himeelf and the race Mr Monroe is one of the best qualified menin the atate, and Cr a” a a &. ~ aa. i ‘coe eae, oc C] ‘? » «oe aa “3 a % g ‘js s ’ 4 by oe Ms oe tes. “eon, we a ANNE Any Treg 4, Sees US ne LY 3 aes REE teat “gee PR ee as, » Ue EF f 4 eS 4 oes r 3 aaa = Ea HON Hl) MONROE the Convention did a great thing tn racognizing the Negroes by ele:t ing him, Mr Monroe ig a strong ‘actor in politics, and will be on the staff ot speakers who are to stump the state during the coming cam- paign. Mr, H IL Petterson, of Ashervillo, Kansas, represented Mitchell county at the State Convention Wednesday, and we want tosay right here that no better selection could have been made. He has lived in the tate for 33 years and is a young man of abil: ity anda good mixer, fe is acau- didate fur clerk of his county, and the people will do themselves prowt by nominating and electing him He isa young stalwart and should be pushed to the front, Some of the prominent colored menjwho attended the State Couven tion this week were: John 3B. Flem- ing, Horton; T. W. Bell, Leaven- worth; W, W, Shnobe, Salina; A. T. Glover, Wichita; S Gartand,Downs; JC. B. Lewis, Nicodemus; De. Moates, Leavenworth; Corvine Pat- terson, D,, E. Henderson, Kaness City; R. B. McWilliams, Lawrence: A. F, Wilson, L J. Maddox, F. A. Bradley, Kansas City: John Clark, Lawrence; Sam Jones, Leavenwo th; JW. French, Parsons; W. J Boone, Kausas City. A BUGINERS MAN FOR A BUSI | NESS ADMINISTRATION FUR AND*BY THE tPEOPLE, | James C. Shimer is one of the ‘best and most favorably known bus iness men in Shawnee county. Ue has conducted a coal and feed bust ness at 1315 Kansas Avenue for 20 years. Mr, Shimer is 43 ye ra of age. athorough business man. hon estand reliable in bis transactions with all men. As proot of their falth in his integrity and good judgment he represented his ward four years in the City Council, and his con titu- enta and the city at large never hat! abetter reward. Mr. Saimer has a lead in the race for Commuesioner in the Third district that is going to be hard to bea’, and if elected will serve the taxpayers in a manner that wilt pe profitable to them Mr. Shimer stands well with the colored people, all over the county. He has never lost an opportunity tc atd them in any way that would tend to quicken theic progress. As mem ber of the Ccnncil, he listened to the wants of every colored person who hala grievance and if found worthy he eaw that thelrcase was properly presented and given a fair and im partial hearing. James C. Bhimer is fair, square broad on all questions, and will give any man what is due him regardless of color, creed or condition. A New Bank Cashier. Geo. A. Guild,§tormerly of the National Baok of Seneca, has .ooved to Topeks and wae elected cashier of the Capitol National Bank. Mr. Guild is one of the best trained bankers in the West, having worked his way up from the humble position of bookkeeper to president. The presence of such men as Mr. Guild will add greatly to our financial in- stitutions, which are gaining to influ ence and populsrity throughout the West. Banker McNeal. At Guthrie we had the pleasure of meeting $Hon. J, W. McNeal, president of the National Bank of Commerce of that city, one of the largest and most successful banke in theterritory. This bank is the governmenc depository aa woll as depository for several banke in the state. Mr. MuNeal isa brother of the Ion Thos, MoNeal, state print, erof Kansas. He is a gentleman ofability and one of the leadiug business men of Oklahoma, One poing from Kansas afte: meeting his lrother Tom, would readily point him out as being a McNeal for one ia the eract image of the on DUNLAP, KANS. Clarence R. Muore and Miva Car- rie Burtlett were united in matrimony atthe residence of the bride, I'eb. 20, Rev C. 8 Gordon officiating Many friends of the bride from the surrounding country were present to witness the ceremony. Dr. B.own Goes to Wichita. Dr, Grant G, Brewn, one of the leading paysicians of the state who was born and reared in Atchison, and who was a graduate of the Med: ical department of Howard Univer- sity, will eomve from his home town to Wichita, where he wall be asuociated with Dr, Lawrence and will belocated at 33 N, Main street, He has the reputation of being one lof the best physicisos and surgeons in the West. He has served as county health officer and trustee of ‘the county school of Atch’son. His wife, one of Atchison’s highly cul- tured women, with their two children, will join himintheirnew home, He will ship hie horse and huggies, office fixtures and household goods The citizens of Wicnita and the Soutu, west can congratulate themselves on NaN 4 , ae } ry q oe pa , ; ead Fy: f eo » 'e DR GRANT G. BROWN, having such a distinguivted cuizen locate in their midst. De. Browa will be of material interest and bene fit ty the peroole of unas sestioa THe PLatnpeaten wishes him the success which he so well deserves. LYONS. KANSAS. Mis, Samuel Taylor cotertuned: Chitty guests at den comfortable heme an Pils aevanues byonss han, Pesta, Bebo 1s, We Cpa thet tiers the pest. Prescoted: Mas. faayder athe a be nntatal Hompuct ot Anteriedn Heauty resis, Phe ent oof town pests were tion Hotclan senand Sterling, Uhey were neevedl Wath fiat Happe dem ae casy comer Louutitully deeurated with teins and stalin, atten whieh they were invated tu the ding soom where they wore served fet three couse dinner. which comprised all the delieacies of (he pea: son, ‘The attaineon was rpent in con. sersation amt or omialer of the lidies hal Cher fortune tobl ‘The fine of de- partie caine all toe seon and the zueste deputed, wishing Mis. ‘Taylor many happy returns of the das, Vn Gs. Carty has resigned tus post. tin ith SoG) Poterhaugh A Co, and Ines gone to Tacoua., Wash, We wish) hin well, but wish him back inere, Mrs. BOM. Crowe and sen of Daven: pert, lowa, amd Mra. db. Dafe and in fant diughtcr of Hutchinson, Kaw, were guests of Mrs, Samuel Taylor and fam: aly. “Miss Josie Mason Iie been onto tain ing a case of Te ynippe but is improving now, Mr. Jess Walker has “moving day’ quite aften hate of lite, Mi, Ands Vaughn sold ene of his thor ougnhred Jersey eows for a protitable pum fist week, GARNETT, KANSAS. Rev. GC. Chak preached at the Bap: fist church last Sumlay ant they se port n good time, Rev. WOW. King held hus second quar: tevly meeting Tist Sunday and here ports a gol time, Rev. SB. Band has just Closed hia revival mecting ino which fen souls were blessed Tle people say that Rev, Bond is all aight and they bhe him ‘eve. ‘the Baptist church hes ealhal Rey, GC Clark, The AL MOT. church fs ina good con lition under the leadership of Rov, LP. Bond, Res, Bond is talking up his sally for the fifth Sunday in May at Ovawatomie at which time he thor es fa raise #200, Frorsbody ought fo rel the Plaine he tler SPRING HILL. KANSAS. Tey Chisten of Ottawa filled the pul- pit at the Baptist cluneh Sanday night Galbert Jobnsen ond lames Cample ll have reforned from Oklahoma after a two wees stint Mie Viva Cattar entertain heney of Miss Sona Haworth of inane City Sunday Dist, Nnna Coftem, Maggie Warhing, Hessie Palmer attended quorterty mecting at Thithsdate Sunday Mis Wallis Barda's piste when sie Toaeu't seca for twenty sears os Vbeiting front St Lents, Phese’s at laughing, crowing hey at the heme of Mio atid Mis Clint Jolson ‘Vhhe isa prosperous httle town Pro Pty cheap Cam parse eveasthing, Mere People trom cities shoal boy dere and fiver and goede nt Nat Sephae Pilar tues recovered fiom ber recent [ess Mis talbert Tohtson entertatiad at an elaborate stn otdock anne The mesent were Miss Mand Walls and i? Loner oot Pack. Chis Saveien of 93D Hoke City and Mis. Manic Want [wi Creonge Caret of Peanssile, foe fale Wed bis Mnother dobn 000s 1095 f eget dave © 988 ] Moe Vaelet savers ds visit 6a nal iree, eat FORT SCOTT, KAOD. ‘Mr stephin Gace it Oy paates dein Letielesa see has sone tiine, is na bette Mre of, ‘T Rossen Then after being confine werks witdseet, TOPEKA, Ka Prof. last week with rheumatlem, Ife was not able ta atten! his school room one afs fornonn ant hie sicter, Misa Hesie, had charge. 4 Mise Vianeda Masvee was bome from, Wansne City Deat week on a short vistt to her mother, Vie Mh Mayes. ( Nes, War McCray, pastor of GM. Dy shurchs de very GE Witte preumenta, We Lopes for Rev MeC rants recovers, foe Ti fe greatly missed throughout fhe ean. mannits Hea to Dullew. preter of Mi. Zida chinchs aid Rew VOT. tones, pastor of Shiloh chute attentel district haa¢d meine at Vaola Kan, the 20th and abet Mire W, Calaan president af Mt Zuo messton citcle and Miee Nellie Owens, debate for Shilel iiesion, attended vhe meeting. \ few Sundive aie Vie 1 Bunk- heuer entertained the fowwhig te a foucourse ater in tener oof ber Mephew TD Tawhete flat birthdays Me, wind Mie 1 1 fachke. We nant Mia. Robt, Peatson Miao ated Mis FT. Rowson, Mies Mitte Pos Mee dda Welsch of Bis fer Iam, Me Uavid Penoning, Ir. Mer wind Alas S €) Dasuter and slutdren, Res and Vertdl Dodson, The temmine of Viv Paris Biamblett were bnemaht here fiom Denver, Col, el Did de vest the 2d inet. Mr. Mrambs ft wae etal in Port Scott and well Known here, Int for ton ar twelve years he hel unide his bane in Denver, He haves no wife and three sistere, twa hrethere and ether adlatives te mourn Ina depertute, Lhe funeral services were conducted lay the poster, Rew WS. Jones, at Slaloh Baptist dirch Sunday alterna af the 2d, ot while Vie. Brambe Jett. ehtother of the deceased, ia meme lur Samet Tavings, a yennge min of 31 Sears. did Che orelt of the oth at an uptown Lather shep. where he waa ene played ae porter, He bud been ailing tor seme fine aml Taal complained of not feclong well tweor three days bee fore he shed On the nizht of lia death ne wae seized with a coughing apell which develowd inte hemorhage of the hinge, ON physician was hastily sume moaned but hy the time he arrived. the veunge mana tfe had neatly expired, Ile vemtine were remased to the Good+ limder une riaking roms where they wee jueptted for bua ‘Phe funeral was held fiom dhe A.M OT church Tues: diy atterneon, the ath, at 2 o'clock. Rev FL Masta of Mt, Zlon Baptist Chiuch conducted the services, ne Vin Prank Raghn departed thigttifet Tule Ole after a lingering iUnese Spit months He aame to this cits eytgr> age hast November fram Wang ted ¥ Wath bis wife and six shildren he de- chfed too make bort Scott hia permanent home. We qoined Slulon Baptist churel toa shart time affer coming here and ever proved lomeelf to be a faitfal ant consistent Chistian. In alt his sikness wid suffering le thanked the Lord that owas ne Wore. Brother and Sister Raghn gamed aonutdar of filnds in the snert Gare they had been with we, But he is gone and our lass is heaven's gun. ‘The community extends heart felt svinpalhy fo osister: Raghn and the fatherless Guldien, ‘The funeral was hekd the aflemneon of the Hth at Shilo tharen af which the deceased was a fothinl meme. Res MOS. Janes cons ducting the services, Remains wate laid oe Gace tin BYE sc Deneciache Gadvcnhesee. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. the weekly meeting of the Dunbar Pleasint Hour elite was held Velday dast at the sesidence of Vis, Sfeminous ou Sharnemt street. the prevaluce ot grip dodteed the offerte’ attamdane, but therr cbarrs were tiled fiem the metus bers af the floor Phase present) were Belin, Wailbgin, Yoachum, Vbormitnys Cobb, Cline Andrews. Strgbter, Sach, Withams, Stemtuens, Cobb. Yoadaun, Woalbuin, thewhans ‘She entertainment committee announced (Heit tt was prep ut Ing. in what Shape of cntertainment for the near futiie, either a “le enter: Hannnent or promesay Bink of “etine lasiness beings Gaus ig 7 oD the cveuiag wae . seambies alten a ; meanest. Oh me fened ant me ~ ine oid defendant aul achat hae haw heen ened in tak ada, atin the above en Mew amd Vix Abn the 2nd day Grant stret « Dy 18ax, an alias and beantifyainent was issued in seas law thy E. 2 Simon, Judge iinesian. ourt, for the sum of Sitiees Hh interest thereon from evn thay of November, A. D, aul a2 en per cent. per annum Iw tof suit; and certain houses ue its and other peraonal prop: . 1 2nsts to anid defendant dine {ttched” by the Marshal of sy Tt by virtue of said order vachment; that said cause will ard iu said Court on the sth ) of March, A. D, 1108, and that the event of hia failure to appear i defend in «aid cause judgment Ibe taken sgaiinet him for tho yeni sun of money, with interes hereon and coste, and for the y of waid attached property to afy said jusgment and accruing He # MosRor & Geo, A. Kring, Attorneys for Plaintiff, ats . I. O'Nezit, Clerk, t published January slat, 03, FRIDAY MAR. 6 1908 Campbell Hits the White South. True to his state and loyal to mankind, Congressman P. P. Campbell, of Kansas, in a tilt on the floor of the House with a Southern representative, clearly set forth the opinion of every sane man in the North. It happened on Washington's birthday when the Kansan was feeling at his best, and the manner in which he done the job will forever stand as a proud and living monument to the loyalty of the patriotic North and the great state of Kansas. To his utterances the whole state says, "Amen! We'll send you back!" It was a master stroke, and has fastened the lie on representatives of the white South who claim that Negroes insult ladies on cars and railroad trains and want to ride with white people because they seek social equality. Mr. Campbell expressed the sentiment of both colored and white people on this matter, and in the future, if a Southernor attacks Campbell, he will have to get something new. Kansas has never had a better set of representatives in either house and we say keep them there, but if a time comes when nothing will suit her but a change in the Senate, Phil. Campbell, of Pittsburg, is the man. Mr. Campbell's reply to the South appears elsewhere in this issue. FEOM this time on THE PLAIN DEALER will contain eight pages every week in the year. A lack of mechanical assistance forced us to reduce the size for few weeks. We are preparing to add aerial, which will Biography much better "Princess" Intn your sub- 's make the Farm and Structn Review of I, 11, 11 the A. M. Mrs on the Recitation, "As Thro Miss mis- The lesson in "The Lgton, ress,' was discussed follo lass reading of "The Princess. as- refreshments current topic are cussed, after which the club the to meet with Mrs. H. MayL Rev. P. D. Davis, pastor galler Mark's A. M. E. church, closed very successful revival last week Many souls were added to the church. Mr. Thomas Wims is on the sick list. Rev. Barton preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday night. Rev. D. Smith of the M. E. church closes his sixth year's work Sunday. Rev, P, D, Davis, who has been confined to his bed with la grippe and malarial fever, la improving, and opes to be able to fill his pulpit. CONGRESSMAN CAMPBELL AGAINST "JIM CROW." Defends the Rights of the Negroes on the Floor In Congress. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 22.-- Whatever chance the Democrats might have had in the approaching elections for picking up a few Negro votes on account of the Brownsville or any other affair went glimmering today when Representive Hetlin of Alabama, newly elected and breathing fire, proposed an amendment to a local street railroad bill, providing for "Jim Crow" cars in Washington. The Republicans were eager for the fray, the Democrats viewed it with alarm, but as usual when the race question is sprung the Democrats could not keep out and before the day was over the Democratic side had committed itself. Of course there was not a ghost of a chance for securing the passage of any such legislation. Representative Hellin knew this just as well as anybody else, but he had told his Alabama constituents that if he was elected to Congress he would have "Jim Crow" legislation on every kind of a railway with which Congress had any thing to do, and he started in to make good, thus proving again in the truthfulness of Gen. Grant's famous declaration that the Democrats can always be depended upon to make fools of themselves. Mr. Foster, of Vermont, voiced his protest against the amendment and said it was regretable that on the birthday anniversary of George Washington "such an un-American proposition" should be advanced. "Does my friend believe that Washington himself would vote for this amendment if he was here?" inquired Mr. Griggs of Georgia, amid laughter. "Emphatically no," responded Mr. Foster. The amendment was most bitterly fought by Mr. Madden of Illinois, who asserted that Congress should never legislate in favor of one element against anothee. He was twitted by Mr. Griggs, who inquired of him if he remembered the shot gun quarantine established by Gov. Tanner against Negroes. Mr. Madden responded that he never conceded the right of the governor to act as he did. By this time numbers of Southern members were vainly seeking recognition. "Which race does this amendment discriminate against?" inquired Mr. Humphreys of Mississippi, who first got the chairman's eye. "I don't concede the right of the gentleman to ask such a question," replied Mr. Madden, at which the Democrats derisively laughed. Mr. Humpheys insisted that the amendment provided equal but separate accommodations and provoked laughter and Democratic applause when he said, pointing to the members in the galleries, that though the Republicans were the friends of the Negroes he could not see any as the gentleman ever issued urds to the members' gallery Bryro?" asked Mr. Griggs, deat pneu "Mr. Madden replied, street is, "and I will be glad and mo. Eather B however, for Mr. a member as, to arouse the turned out in on the subject. final respects The bo Washto Wamego, his former iced burial. anything offensive on their part on street cars. "Nothing disturbs your equanimity but small children, remarked Mr. Clayton of Alabama, alluding to Mr. Campbell's complaint earlier in the day about being disturbed by children. "There are a great many who do not disturb me at all," was Mr. Campbell's retort. "Would you add the representative from Alabama?" inquired Mr. Griggs amid laughter. "I will add the gentleman," said Mr. Campbell, smilingly. "By request?" said Mr. Simms of Tennessee, sotto voce. "Yes," said Mr. Campbell, "and by request of the gentlrman from Georgia." The repartee convicted the House and galleries, which had become packed to the doors, with many struggling for admittance. Mr. Campbell said he would regaid it as an evil day when Congress created a class distinction. A voice was heard to say that the Republicans were after Negro votes. This inflamed Mr. Campbell, who declared it to be "a shame to the gentleman from Alabama and his party that there are thousands of Negroes in his state and in the South who have no vote. Laughter was brought down upon him when, after stating that Kansas guaranteed the rights and privileges of every citizen. Mr. Rartlett of Georgia read a dispatch saying that Booker Washington had been denied hotel accommodations in Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Campbell took the matter very seriously and declared that if the dispatch was true and Washington had the time to give to an action in the court the hotel keeper could be the defendant in an action for damages, and he added, amid shouts of laughter, "the probabilities are the hotel man was a Democrat from Alabama or Georgia." "The Democrats from Alabama or Georgia," interjected Mr. Bartlett of Georgia, "don't go to Kansas very often."' "And they don't stay Democrats when they go," was Mr. Campbell's quick retort. The debate at this juncture took a new turn. "Does the gentleman believe in white and black children going to the same school?" Mr. Hetlin demanded to know. Mr. Campbell answered by saying that his children attended a mixed school in Pittsburg, Kansas, his home town. "Would you worship with a Negro?" Mr Hetlin also asked. The reply of Mr. Campbell was that only last Sunday he had done so. Pursuing his inquiries, Mr. Helfin asked if he believed in the intermarriage of the races. "No, sir," shouted Mr. C mpbell, and said there was a vast difference between social equality and political equality. "I would not permit my daughter to marry some white men," he exclaimed. "Would you permit her to marry any colored man?" was the query of Mr. Beall of Texas. Raising his voice to a high pitch Mr. Campbell exclaimed; "No,sir," and there was loud Republican ap. plause when he added: "But I would permit that colored man to exercise political rights under the Constitution." The House was thrown into an uproar when Mr. Simms of Tennessee, after urging the members to get back on the railway bill, said: "Let's thresh the Negro question out later, even if we have to thresh each other out." A charge of Mr. Hitchcock of Georgia, that the Republicans were "trying to play politics on the question," brought down upon him derisive laughter and hoots from that side of the chamber. NEGROES THINK CAMPBELL IS ON RIGHT TRACK. The following is taken from the Wichita Evening Beacon: At a Negro mass meeting held in Covington's hall, Wichita, Sunday evening, Congressman Campbell, of Pittsburg, was endorsed for his stand on the race problem taken recently in Congress. The meeting also endorsed the action of the Oklahoma Negroes in their contention for public rights in the new state. The meeting was called to order by A. Covington and after a few pointed remarka and songs he was chosen permanent chairman of the organization. J. H. Harper was selected to act as secretary. J. J. Olden, the druggist, was the first speaker. His address was full of advice to the race and elicited much applause. The other speakers were: Thos. Glover, J. T. Chinneth, Rev. T. J. Jones, M. Taylor, Mr. Tillman, J. E. Lewis, P. Hyde, Wesley Barker, Alfred Gibson, J H. Harper, Dr. A. K. Lawrence, Capt. Jones, Dr. Harrison, Capt Searle and others. D. L. Robinson introduced the following resolution, which was adopted; "We, the Negroes of Wichita, Kansas, in mass meeting assembled ever looking first to the race's interests, welfare and progress along all lines, do hereby resolve and pledge our loyal support to Congressman Campbell, representative of Kansas from Pittsburg, for the noble and brave stand taken in our behalf on the race problem while in debate in Congress recently. We shall hold his name in memory and place it along by the side of all those heroic agitators of justice for all men, Lincoln, Garfield, Lovejoy, Garrison, Phillips. Sumner, McKinley, Foraker and Harriet Beecher Stowe. "Be it further Resolved, that we highly endorse the stand taken by the race in Oklahoma against the Jim Crow car bill and pray that it will terminate in victory for the race. It was the house of the meeting that the Negroes of Kansas rally under the banner and leadership of Congressman Campbell." J. J. Olden, Ghairman, D. L. Robinson, See'y. 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If your drugstores or dealer can not supply you, call us for your from his job or wholesale dealer and on 50 cts. for one bottle postpaid or $1.40 for three bottles or $8.00 for six bottles, express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S. A. When ordering send postal or express money order, and mention name of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Chris Ford Paint 233 X, KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. rrr Rey. R,R, Howard of Hutchinson | Frederick Douglass, who said: “I BOOSTS THE NEIGHBORS. wasa caller Monday, am willing to leave the dramatic THE KAW Rentiesville, Okla The. —_ future of the Negro race to Richard MILLING co. Feb, 24th, ’038. OLIVER ren ieee Hemier bloc eye B, Harrison;" and Prof. Booker T. —_——— ’ Neighbors of the Hearthatone, ; * ity, 18 Serv~| Washington, who said: “I hava in- ituti i i Kansas City, Mo. s ing gcod meals. vited Mr. Harrison to read again for An mer mt * Making Dear Neighbore: Y.ur payment ot Typewriter . _—_—_—— us whenever he comes South.” Tope ‘a Famous, $10 for my recent illness 14 entirely — Mre. E H, Holmes et Boley, Okla. This is a rare opportunity for the ee . satisfactory to me, This is the sec— Don't woew 1s hereby authorized to solicit and} citizens of Topeka to sit atthe feet} The products of the Kawlond benefit have drawn from you qn i spaleaazos 480 collect for Tits PLAINDEALER. of a master in the art of entertain-| Milling Co., of Topeka are be-|folks in the last year and I am con-| 9 \Ogeam Bg rt rite ‘him i ee ment. ing sold and giving emivent}vinced that you are the fairest sick - aol ansihing by: hand ts. Curlia Jones has returned! ‘The second quarterly meeting for|satistaction in this and foreign] benefit inthe country. I ehall speak ree that takes him from Oskaloosa, where she has been the year was held Jast Sabbath and|countries. The export business| good word for you whenever pos. har fine ste, make ov visiting her parents. va vakcwetitsswritiwaepmaa ntsc’ Bec cit Lo ee oe eo Wethte, Site: ‘Kinad etabcaw dace copsags AE ee ee that Mrs. Samella Rawls, formerly Lacy, of Rosedals, is visiting her mother and friends, Dr. W. W. Caldwell formerly of tnis city but now of Independence was in the city last week on businese ani to visit relatives, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Turner are the happy parents ofa fine ten pound boy, born on the 26th ult. Dr. O. A. Taylor was the wiiig physician, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ray enter tertained at a five course dinner Sunday, complimentary to Mr, Mil- ton Collins, of Kansas 3City, Grand Master of the A. F, and A, M., of Kansas, . Miss Willa Smith 1s still confined to her home. She is greatly missed in thia office, and those who caz fill her place are iew and far apart. The entire force and a host of frie.ds hope to soon see her pack in her old place. Mrs. Marie Miller is operating a nice lunch stand south of J. S, Chiles’ grocery on Washington street. Tt is a nice neat place, well stocked with good, wholesome cuoked food, and we see no reason why this worthy enterprise should not grow and prosper. News was received Monday o the death of Miss Nora Willams inf Denver. She was well known in Topeka, having lived here the great- er part of her life, Many warm friends sympathize with the bereaved relatives. The remains were brought to this city Wednesday and funeral services were held yesterday from St. John A.M. E, church of which ehe was a member, N ike Ring is Prospering in Oklahoma. The many friends of Mr. Mike Ring, who for a number of years was detective in Topeka, will be pleased to know that he is now in Muskogee doing well, Heis taking the lead in politics in thie town and many call on him for advice as he ia well schooled in Kansas politics, He is jooking well and 1s preparing for a arainy day, The citizens of Mus kogee who know him are proud to have himin their midst. AGENTS WANTED, For the best sick, accident and death benefit ineurance Send for recommendations, ‘Perfectly Pleased Policy Holders,” Big commissions. Addreas Department 8, Neighbors of the Hearthstone, Kansas City, Mo. DD de UFELAN she srhe San WEE SVs te The rally week is on at St, John and everyone 1s in high spirits fot the battle of doliars next Sunday, Bishop A, Grant, D. D., will occu. py the pulpit of Bt. Johu next Sab- bath, A great day is anticipated. The plans for the new church will beon exhibition during the Sabbath. Mr, Richard B, Harrison, reader and entertainer, will appear at St. John Wednesday evening March 11th, Mr, Harrison is without doubt one ofthe best entertainers that is b:- fore the American public today, Among those who have spoken in commendation of Mr, Harrison may be mentioaed Pau! Laurence Dunbar who said: “Mr. Harrison bas no cqual as a seader of my verse,” Frederick Douglass, who said: “I am willing to leave the dramatic future of the Negro race to Richard 'B, Harrison;" and Prof. Booker T. Washington, who said: “I hav in- vited Mr. Harrison to read again for us whenever he comes South.” This is a rare opportunity for the citizens of Topeka to sit at the feet of amasterin the art of entertain- ment. The second quarterly meeting for the year was held Jast Sabbath and a refreshing time was enjoyed by all, More than two hundred partook if the Lord's Supper and five persons were received into the church upon confession of faith; they were Misses Clara 3. Williams, Cyrene Smith, America Russell and Susie Davidson and Mr, Henry Johns. The quarterly conference was held on Tuesday evening, the reports were allin and showed the work in good condition. Mrs. N. I, Clardy of Roseville spent ajweek visiting in Topeka with Mr.. Florence Peaches ana friends. Mrs, John Colline is in the city visiting her brother and sister-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson. —+ Oriet tal Artc.ub held an inter- esting meeting at the residence of Mrs. Lee Anderson. After an hour spent at needle work a luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs, Lemon Clark, Miss Bessie Bailey gave a lunch- con Wednesday evening in honor of her brother, Mr. James Bailey. The guests were Miss Elizabeth Owens, Mr. Fred Stonestreetand Mr. Arthur Speers. The Mothers’ Congress will meet Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Sheldon kindergarten rooms on King and Lincoln streets. ‘Proper Food and Dress” will be discusaed. All women are kindly invited to be present. .—e The sad news reached us this week of the death of Mrs. Martha Chiles of Chiles’ Cross Roads, Abbe ville, S. C. aged 68 She leavesa sister Mra Harrison Chiles on Wash ington street this city and three brothera several children a number. 01 relatives and friends tu mourn her Joss. She was a devoted Christian, a loving wife and mother and good | neighbor, Peace to her ashes! The following items were unavoida- bly crowded out of last week's issue, Much credit is dae the Women’s Relief Corps o3 Oklahoma who otered to present a flag to float over tne temporary state house and was refused by Governor Haskell for the reason that they would not allow the rebel women tu ass st them with the rebel flag. All honor to these good women who are trying to perpetttats the flaginthe name of the Umon suldsers who sacsificek their lives in order that rebelism should nevar exist again, Haskell and his ‘Texas and Arkansas rebel cohorts are try- itg to revive and put them in action avain, | ‘The concert given by the Ministe- rial League for the benefit of the Sheldon Kindergarten was a decided euccess financially and a rare mu, sical treat. The room was crowded with an appreciative audience but none seemed to enjoy the “maiden effert' of the ministers more than they themselves. The total amount of money received was 35,lo and 5.80 deducted for expenses leaves 2980 lear with some tickets yet to be reported. The Mother's C. ngress tnorougnly appreciates this effort to help and sincerely thanks the min- isters especially, and all who assisted to make it a success, NOTICE. The subseribers of Iola, Chanute, Coffeyville, Osawatomie, Pittsburg, Ft. Scott and ,other southern towns in Kansas will please prepare to pay their subscriptions to Tug PLain- DEALER as the representative will be in those towns soon. THE KAW MILLING CO., An Institution That is Making Topeka Famous. The products of the Kaw Milling Co., of Topeka are be- ing sold and giving emirent satistaction in this and foreign countries. The export business has almost doubled itself during the past year, while the demand at home is growing daily, Mr. J. B. Nicholson, manager of this great concern, was for- merly superintendent of the Chas. Wolf Packing Co, and through his strict business methods, the Kaw Milling Co., has become one of the strongest concerns in the middle west. The board of directors is com- posed of some of the wealthiest and most influentiat men in the state, among whem are John R, Mulvane, Joab Mulvane, Charles Wolf, A. W. Knowles, W. H. Davis and T. B. Sweet. They employ nothing but ex- pert millers and the machinery throughout is of the latest and best patent, thus making their product second to none on the market today. “Perfection Flour’’ and Pride of the Kaw’’ have stoud the test and are recognized wherever sold as being of the highest class, The mills have a capacity o! 1200 barrells per day, and is kept busy day and night. The large grain elevator with a capacity of 350,000 bushels is one of the best to be found any- where, thus enabling them to care for the grain and keep it in perfect condition. The Kaw Milling Co., is an nstitution that is making To- seka famous in the manufactur- ng world, LOST RELATIVES. To Tus Pustie.—Mre. M.D, Wheaton wishes to find S. R. Glov: er. When fast heard of he lived in Chandler, Okla, Any one knowing his whereabouts, please inform M. P, Wheaton, Baxter Springs, Kan. sae, P, O. Box 585, BSAbs SN EGtNF ELIS Colorado Springs, Colo., Fel, 22nd, 1908 To whom it may concern; This isto certify that I as per- sonally acquainted vith Mr Ira G., Harris, whois now president of the Neighbors of the Hearthetone and have carrted insurance with him for several yeurs. Ihave notonly drawn beuciits my- self from Mr* Harris, but I have seen his treatment of kis members and it has been uniformly satisfac- tory, I ama member fof the Neigh- bora myself and feel sure that any- one wishing to carry a sick, accident and death benefit will make no mis- take in taking out with the Neighbore, Yours Respectfully, H. Sov1n, Pastor People’s M. E, Church, 425 N, Royer St. Swellest Jewelry Store in Town e e Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817, KANSAS AVENUE, BOOSTS THE NEIGHBORS. Rentiesville, Okla Feb, 24th, '08. Neighbors of the Hearthatone, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Neighbore: Y.ur payment ot $10 for my recent illness 14 entirely satisfactory to me, This is the sec- oud benefit I have drawn from you folks in the last year and I am cone vinced that you are the fairest sick benefit inthecountry. I shall epeak a good word for you whenever pos. sible. With beet wishea for your success, 1 remain Your friend, J.J, Hupsox, P, M. PUBLICATION NOTICE, aNO. St, SIO In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kaneas Louiee Keele vs Harrison R. Keele. te of Kaneas, Shawnee County, SS: The State of Kansas to Marrieon R. Keele, Greeting: You are hereby notified that an action ware begun by the above plaintiff, Louiee Keele, an the Die- trict Court of Shawnee County, ‘Kaneae, upon this, the 17th day of February, 1908, against you, in which said Louise Keele prays for divorecment from you; for the cus tody of your minor child, Harry Lewis Keele; for permanent alimo- ny and for other equitable rettef, and you are further notified that unless you appear and answer said petition on or before the let day of April, los, that all of the allega- tions of said petition will be taken fa true and judgment rendered ac- cordingly Jximors anv Jersoni Attest: RL. Tuotas, Clerk Dist. Court, (BEAL? Firet published Feb'y 21st 10s. BOB; KOSS, Pres. ANTHUR HARKS, 8ee AL. RODGERS, Business Mar,, Home ’Phone 7549 Maln Nell "Phone 4114 Malo OLYMPIC CLVB, 005 WEST FIFTH STREET Aansas City, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; CDSS. 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O'New, Clerk, First published January Slat, ‘Os, SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. Rev. Allen of the A. M. E. church was out looking after and visiting his members Friday afternoon. Mesdames Hatcher and Thomason will give an elaborate pink tea social at the K. P. hall for the benefit of the Baptist church, Tuesday evening, March 31. The several churches under the leadership of Rev. J. S. Dorsey, Baptist Rev. Allen, A. M. E.; Rev W. H. Wheeler, M. E., and Rev Simpson, C. P., are preparing and doing good work for the Master. Messrs. Robins, Dean, Barker and Mitchel gave a grand reception Friday evening. Choicest and dainiest refreshments were served to more than fifty guests. All remote one more enjoyable time. Mr. James Brewer has been unable to attend his business for several days, having sustained an injury from a fallen box. His little daughter is enjoying her papa's company at home, and will assist in the Baptist church choir on her return to this city. Mr. Ernest Campbell was taken quite sick Sunday evening but is reported a little better. Miss Lottie Rolle of Augusta is visiting in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cotton. Miss Leah Smith returned from Norwain, Okla. last Sunday after several weeks' visit with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Bradford and little son John have moved back from Augusta, Kan. Rev. R. C. Lee is now porter at Mr. B Curt's dry goods store. Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Wander of Manhattan, Kan., arrived last Thursday evening and have taken charge of the Second Baptist church. He hold his first conference last Friday and was well pleased with the report of the church the past month. He preached an elegant service Sunday on the subject, "Foh Holy Ghost." The attendance was good. JOHN W. HARRIS O H BRADLEY, Editor "Buley Progress." There was one added to the church for Baptism. Rev. Wander will start a meeting at once. ATCHISON. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rice will open on the first day of March the finest restaurant and ice cream parlor ever before in the city. He will install in April as fine a soda township as any on Commercial street, where colored ladies, under electric fans, can be served without discrimination. Michison will soon have a first class pantomium. Another colored man will add to the prestige of the race soon by buying a farm. Amen! Bad, we don't belong to the jealous or invious set, so come along. Our lady teachers must many faster. Quite awhile since we had the chance of giving our cut glass to a teacher. We have been looking for Nick over to get his hand in local politics. The funeral of Mrs. Laline Dale at Ebenezer Baptist church Sunday, under auspices of Ustwater Tabenade was largely attended Mrs. J. Conoway, her sister, was too ill to attend. Rev. Blake has just returned from conducting a revival at Nine Street Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo. for Rev. Ewing. Sixty two were added to the church. This quarterly meeting at A. M. E. church was quite a success. Presiding Elder Wilson preached a noble sermon. The pipe organ recital Wednesday and Thursday at Elmorez promises a blooming success. Will give facts next week. Mrs. Johnson of Indianapolis, after three weeks stay at the springs for her health, came up Monday evening to spend a few weeks with her brother and son, Rev. Smothers and Mr. Samuel Overstreet. Emma W. E. Gray, we are going after your last year's feather, even if it does take a high reach to get it. We were present at the probate court during the trial for insanity of Miss Washington and heard a good Republican lawyer ask her, "Do you know this colored woman?" and "Do you know the white lady?" Discrimination is the hobby house of some men not those gentlemen well hired. The Thumble Club met with Mrs. Emma Allen Friday afternoon. This is a very important club, as they do such useful and beautiful work. A delightful two course repast was served by the charming hostess to the members, who are Mesdames Lottie Pulbright, Manie Pulbright, Queen Haywood, Laura Glimbun, Sevena Duman Mattie McCracken, Anna Stevens, Sadie Chamberlain, Nellie Elmondson and Jane Hogan. At this meeting quite a deal of work was accomplished. Will meet next Friday afternoon with Mrs. Janie Hogan. Mrs. Cinda Ward of South Main street has been confined to her bed for more than two weeks. We hope her a speedy recovery. Miss Naomi Smith was hostess to the Dunbar Pleasant Horn Club Friday, March 24. 1904. The president being 19 T. R. RINGO. Boley, Okla. absent the business meeting was postponed. Card playing was the feature of the evening. A unique menu was served, after which we adjourned, to meet with Miss Iva Hudson on St. Louis street Monday night, March 2. Several members of the Dunbar Pleasant Home Club were on the program at C. P. church. The following were on the program: Invitation, Rev. E. J. Simpson; paper, "History," Miss Dove Willburn; select reading, Miss Mary Hawkins; vocal solo, Miss Naomi Smith; selection, C. H. Wilburn; vocal solo, Miss Pansy Yoakum; selection, Mr. I. E. Clare; selection, Mr. Ralph Yoakum. Sunday being such a spring like day Mr. and Mrs. Yorkman enjoyed a pleasant drive to the country, visiting the sick. Mrs. Dolia Hardick enjoyed a fine trip to St. Louis, having spent some time there. The stock left with Mr. and Mrs. An doerson (near guard) a fine son on the 25d alt. Mother and son doing well Mr. and Mrs. James Abernathy, who have just recently moved here, will again take up their residence in Kansas City. We regret very much their departure. A keep year party was given at the home of Mr. Goo. Robbins on Billings street last Friday evening to celebrate the extra day of the year. Mr. Robbins and three of his friends, Mr. Harry Dean Mr. Anthony Mitchell and Mr. Shelton Barker invited fifty young ladies and gentlemen to spend the evening with them. Bridge whist and music were the amusements of the occasion. The rooms were decorated with pink and white flowers, and the refreshments carried out the same delicate colors. The ice were in pink and white and white and pink panion was served during the evening. The hosts also had the assistance of Miss Estella Robbins in serving the guests. A most delightful time was spent by the young people on this pleasant day of the season. INDEPENDENCE. KANSAS. A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson of Independence, Ivan, Feb. 19, 1908. After the ceremony the friends of the bible and groom were served a five-course luncheon and departed about 8:30 wishing Mr. and Mrs. Letterson the best of luck. They will reside at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson for the present. Mr. Letterson will be remembered as one of the Topka Giants of 1906. Rev. F. W. Kidd performed the ceremony. The students of the musical department of Kansas University will give a musicle for the banquet of the church fund under the auspices of Club No. 1 Thursday evening, March 12, 1908, at THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN St. Luke A. M. E. church. The follow ing program will be rendered: Chant solo ..... Mr. Geo. King Instrumental solo ..... Mr. Robbins Piano solo ..... Miss J. Moore Solo ..... Miss A. Miller Vocal solo ..... Mr. Butler Piano solo ..... Miss Thomas Solo ..... Mr. Elhott Solo ..... Miss Richardson Piano ..... Miss Yates Violin ..... Miss Blanche Miller Mrs. A. Scott King, Captain, Miss M. L. Dalland, Manager. The Surna Home Club met with Mrs. C. G. James last Tuesday at 3 p.m. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Addie White. The stewardess board of St Luke A. M. E. church met with Mrs. A. Snowden last Monday. Miss Nellie Williams has returned from Fairmount where she has been visiting her parents. Mr. D. Washington and wife of Joika visited Lawrence last week. Miss Mayme Dallard delightfully entertained the following young ladies at her home Saturday evening. Misses Alice Muller, Josephine Yates, Nellie Howard, Blanche Muller, Loraine Richardson, Emma Shuvee and Ruby Thorson. Mrs. J. Husee is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lye. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Examinations for the winter term will begin next Monday morning in all departments. Mr. Edward Atkinson, tenor of Western University, was examined with favorable success last Tuesday by W. C. Buckner of Divie Ibailie Singers, for engagement during the summer months. Miss Katie Guy, our former soprano, who recently joined the Slayton Ibailie Singers, writes from Nebraska points of what fine success she is having. Stopping at all the leading hotels and appearing nightly before high class, appreciative audiences. Miss Sophia Line of Pleasanton, Ia. is now the University soprano, with Miss Josephine Redmond of St. Joseph, Mo., a soning second winner. The students in location under train ing of Mrs. Tannie K. Motin of Hopka gave a very creditable and highly are E. B WHITE. Boley, Okla predicted program in the Ankhorion last Tuesday evening. The information concerning the serious illness of Bishop Abram Grant, and the dangerous condition of Mrs. Abram Grant, both at then old home in Ishanapole, Ind., proved a shock to teachers and students alike, who reverence and love the bishop and his wife so deadly. Numerous letters have arrived this week from all parts of the nation, commending the third occasion, the Interstate prize winner, "Nocturne," composed by Mr. Clyde Andrews of the music department, Dr. B. P. Watson of Philadelphia and Prof. Charles Stewart, director of music at Willberforce, Ohio, especially write encouragingly. The progressive Negroes of the west are demonstrating their race pride in a practical and effective manner. Dr. Wm. T. Vernon, registrar of U. S. treasury, arrived from Washington last Monday evening. He addressed the students in chapel Tuesday morning and spent Wednesday at the Republican state convention at Topka. Friday evening he will deputy for his home in Washington, D. C. IIAWATHA, KANSAS. Sunday was the second quarterly meeting at Hiawatha and Sabatha circuit of which Rev. John A. Allen is pastor. It was held at Sabatha. Rev. J. W. Wilson, the presiding elder, was present and preached two noble sermons, by which one soul was converted to Christ. There was $2875 raised. Rev John A. Allen has closed his meeting at Hiawatha. Rev M. C. Allen preached a noble sermon at the A. M. P. church Sunday night for John A. Allen. His text was Illum 14 L. The leap year and valentine social given at the A. M. E. church last week was nicely attended and quite a number received valentines and had a good time. While in Sabetha Rev. John A. Allen was greatly surprised with a pound birthday party in which both young and old turned out with their baskets and arms filled with plenty of good things to eat. Retreatments were served and then they adpunched, all going home feeling that they had done their Christian duty. Rev. John A. Allen says in a whisper, come again, sisters and brothers. Mrs. John A. Allen and Miss Vilu Allen attended the uniterly meeting at Sabetha. They report having a good time. There will be a necktie social given at the A. M. E. church the 25th. Everybody invited. W. M. Alexander and Mr. Milton L. Lington went to Atchison Saturday on business and returned Sunday night. Mrs. Reta Alexander also attended the uniterly meeting and she still remains in Sabetha visiting her mother. All Work Promptly Done. OKMULGEE, OKLA. When in OKMULGEE and want to Something to Cook CALL ON SKALICKEY & SON, Your trade is appreciated at this Cash Market. All kinds of Poultry, Fish, Game, Fruit and Vegetables in Season SEALED SHIPPED OYSTERS. Fresh Baked Pies and Cakes. S. H. BROWN, Pres. The BREAL ESTATE Buya and Sells Land in the Farm and City FARMS AND CI 1023 WALNUT ST. C. T. P. BUF Fine Wines, Cigars, Wine Courtous Treats 221 FRANCIS STNEET. Architectural and Electrical T courses in both theory and anxious to secure advanced or elementary courses, find the opportunity to obtain it such as few institutions in the ing demand for young men when the Architectural Drawing Course and who can do the work require Every effort is being made to than ever before. BOOKER T. WASHER TTSKEGEE INSTITUTE, DO YOU CARRY LEAD If Not, W The Knight of the Clerk of the Fraternals and want Cook & SON, tated at this ids of Poul and Vegita The Browne Real Estate and in the Creek and Farm and City Property AND CITY PROPERTY ST. - - COUNTY ST. PHILIP BUFFET Cigars, Whiskies durious Treatments to Natural Drawings Electrical Engines TE both theory and practice advances in electrical engineering. natory courses in entry y to obtain instruction ations in the country ung men who fit the Drawing Course, to the work required in j ing made to make the ST. WASHINGTON INITUTE, ALA. BERRY LIFE Not, Why lights and the Ori NAL BENE S. H. BROWN, Prex. H. C. PACK, Sec. Buya and Sells Land in the Creek and Cherokee Nations. Farm and City Property. C. T. PHELPS BUFFET Fine Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Tobaccos Courtous Treatments to All 221 FRANCIS STNEET. : : : ST. JOSEPH, MO. Architectural Drawing and Electrical Engineering TE is now offering extended courses in both theory and practice to young Men anxious 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 Architectural Drawing Course, to make plans for houses, and who can do the work required in Electrical Engineering Every effort is being made to make these courses more helpful than ever before. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal TTSKEGEE INSTITUTE, ALA. DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? If Not, Why Not? The Knights and Ladies of the Orient. FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY SOCIETY. WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SINGENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH. No home loving man can afford to THE KNIGHTS and LADIES organized by the laws of the State of of Insurance of Kansas. Its officer Company. LIBERAL TERMS T Address:- No 501 OurMotto, "Prompt John M. 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Persons desiring to take in either of the subjects will instruction at Tuskegee Institute, country offer. There is a grow to fit themselves, by completing arse, to make plans for houses, red in Electrical Engineering make these courses more helpful WHINGTON, Principal LA. LIFE INSURANCE? Why Not? S and Ladies Orient. BENEFICIARY CITY. FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN BACK, FUNERAL; AND DEATH TH. To be without Life Insurance of the ORIENT is duly autho- Kansas, and is under the Sup't. s are bonded in...y... Sur AGENTS. For information national headquarters, Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Payment of Claims." Pearl McNeal, --- Secretary. ALL KINDS OF COAL AT The Jackson-Walker Coal & Material Co., 4 . . Topeka Goaling Station, 807 KANSAS AVE., Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phones, Ind, 550 CHAS. J. SMITH, Bell 555 HN SASUKE ‘Buy One Sack of Our Perfection Flour On Our Say So, Then Let The Flour Decide What You Buy Next Time. The aw Milling Co., TOPEKA FISH 40 OYSTER MARKET Wholesale and Retail, D. WOOLF,...566 seeeeeeeeee+PROPRIETOR. 323 3 3 Capea eae ae é Ind. Sed Pigeaes Cae 1" 3 F- = = = Fish, Oysters and Game, Ship to All Points on Short Notice TOPEKA, ..» .. 4 eee es weieg aig KANSAS. eee eee SS SS. 7 FRED, M. STONESTREET GEO, W. HAMILTON Ohe Stencstrect & Hamilton Co., | +e Undertakers : LAS wee A eS | ei a RID S| E b ANI ar Ci mbatmers. ) RAS NFS We Carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking Goods inthe state. We never sleep. Three Licened Embalmers in attendance. BKoty ' PHONES 52. COR 7TH AND QUINCY STS, JW NEAR, Brest edt, Hot ARNOLD, Cashier . DOW BANTER, Vico Prosblent KOLCARDWEEL, Aet, Cashler GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY. NO, 7200 Sey -2 . National Bank of Goonerce, OF Guihric, OkIahuna. COMMENCED BUSINESS yuLy 1, 1904 Weso cit soured asineas, extending tayou ste pafety taxon Dationat Hank ust organized, with Hy avsets clear of al} had debts eacessive hollig‘gy in tealest ste, ete DIRECTORS. Ed. C, Petersen, J, W. McNeal, 1. W. Baxter, H.C. Arnold i. E. Cardwell, WHEN IN BOLEYnmnn~ Don’t forget to stop at The Commercial Hotel, Where you will find Finer Crass AccommMopations Everything Firet Class and Up to Date, Mre. F, B, Berry and Daughters, Prope. ? ' , 4 a . The Coffee Cafe FOR Ladies and Gentlemen. ROLLINS & EGGELSTON, PROPRIETORS, 1215. Second St, GUTHRIE, OKLA Other Towns in Oklahoma! niuigee, where several of OUP large: family of readers teene, ‘Lhis) little town haga number of subs stantial businees men and farmers who own thousands of acres of rich, fertile land that coloted men can lease, tent or buy, the natives having refused to Iet the whites have it under any conditions since the passage of the Jim Crow law. Non A. L. Merriweather, a lead- ing attorney ix of great benctit to the race, He has practiced in this town a number of yeas and owne several hundred acres of land. David Bell, harness maker, is one of the substantial business men of the town and owns good property. He says all that is Jacking is a good wife to help him enjoy it, Here is achance for same good woman to make a man’s life happy. W. M, Alcorn is engaged in the real eatate business. Prof. Howard is principalof the schoola and owrer of a hardware store. Ife is in one of the best schoola in the new state. The building is thoroughly modern ana newly Luilt from pressed brick, Mr, Burns conducts a clothes cleaning estab)ishment. We met Monday Durant, one of the wealthiest farmers in that section. He owns 1120 acres of land which is mostly underlaid with oil He is said to be worth over #75,000. Mr. Ezell, of the General Mer- cantile Co., is still prospering and doing a good busiresa. Since Oklahoma has become a state, several colored men _ have been clected justices of the peace and constables. Judge Robinson was elected at the last election and is making an excellent judge. OWMULULES Here we found a prosperous coms munity surrouaded by hundreds of farmers who own and control several thousond acres of land. We aleo found a general mercans tile store owned by J. B. Keys, a drug store owned by Prof. Wallace and Sona,a tailor shop, barbershop, restaurant and several other pros perous concerns. We met Andy Jones, formerly of Nichodemus, Kas, Ife owns a hundred foot front and a building in the heart of the city in which he conduct’ a restaurant and con- fectionary store. He is full of push and is making good. Prof, Wallace is a thorough race man as well as a leader, and if the colored people will follow his advice they will sueceed much faster. We met our old friend, Dr, J, EK. Porter who ts enjoying a lucrative practice, He is happily and com- fortably fiaed and enjoys the com. panionshid of his highly cultured wife and two Leautiful young daughters wlio are soon to enter Fisk University, His wife is a teacher in the public schools, and ia Considered to be one of the best iu the stete, We found our old friend J, He WELEETK As | This is where the Fort Smith and Western crosees the Frisco, Mere we founda few colored people in bueiness, but they du vot possces 3s much push as in other towns. ! Here we found a clothes cleaning establishment,a few restaurants and also a cotton compress that employs several colored men, There is a number of colored faimere that live near the town who are quite wealthy. | We met Ion. 8. 1. Tucker, one of the leading politiciane and farmers of that county. He has lived in the Territory a nwnber of years and owns several acres of land all well stocked, We met a few white citizens who are substantial and fair. Dr. J. M. Pemberton 1s one of the leading physicians of the new state and has one of the best equipted offices in that section. He is aman that stands high with the people and is one of the leading Ke- publicans of the estate. He is a young man of whom we expect great things in the future. «,, 33 The Weleetka Grocery Co., {e one of the largest and most sub- stantial firms in the town, and is controlled and managed by one of the moat liberal hearted men in the state. We met two colored men, one of them, Ned Holmes, of Clairview, owne 1409 acres of land and Alex. Rose who residea near the same place is said to be worth five thougand dollars, NOTICE OF SALI. In the District Court of Shawnee County. Kaneas, The Hays Land and Investment Co., Plaintiff, vs C. A, Rose, Kate G. Rose and The Osborn, Monroe and Henkel Land Company, defendants. By virtue of an order of sale issued to me out of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, 1 will on Monday. March 30th, A D 1908, at 10 o'clock a m ot said day, at the east tront door of the Court House in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest and best bidder for cash in hand all of the sollowind described real estate, to- its— Lots Fourteen (14), Sixteen (16) and Eighteen (18) on Pennsylvania Avenue in Highland Park Subdivis- ton to the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kensas, The above property is taken as the property of the said defendants C. A. Rose and Kate G, Rose and is directed by taid order ot sale to be soldand will be sold according to law to satisfy said order of sale, J. M. Winkrrson, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By Jonatian D, Norton, Under Sheriff, PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Disirict Court of Shawnee County, Kanaas, Mary J. Jonea, Plaintif, vs Amos A. Jones, Defendant, Defendant Amos A, Jones ia here by notified that he has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee Coun: ty, Kansas for a divorce on the grounds of gross neglect ot dut , habitual drunkenness and extreme cruelty, And unless he appears and ‘answers to the petition filed by the piainff in the gaid court on or bee tore the 7th day of Maarch, 1904, the allegations and averments in eaid petitions be taken ae true @id judgment rendered divorcing {1¢ olaintiff from the defendant Attest: MARY J, JONES By J. McNary, her afffy. Clerk Dist. Court. First published Jan'y 24th, 'o8, Sole Leather sna - Shoe Findings REUTER’S ~ane- Shoe Repair Factory ~abe 910 Kansas AvENvE, | TOPFK A, - KANSA ll THE WORLDS GREATEST SEWING MACHINE * LIGHT RUNNING F ea, M Ch WARN “Te WoRRY z Ppeaeered \ Se iM 7 ot Fite Pet NY fi ae { te adds at NTE! Oe Ov TES eee 6) OE SP etal x A Way & we ~ Sf, ees +s 7 wt hRy “ ow Des . oe dau of a yw oh Trg tat Lutte, Retiry vor eth eae Die wt 0 deen Neale dey Sait gd et walteto DE COW YONG COS CAGHIUE COMPANY Granzye, Miuss. “ ' . sit oamik tonell regardless of 1 ott Sete Drea ie trade to wear, ME QUWarinly never runs cut sold by watheortized dealers only. vent Mate AY W. BP FROST, ita Kansas Ave. Beco Floor. 3 A. SIMS POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Headquarters for all_who wish & nice time. When Hutohinson call on him, 806 SOUTH MAIN 8TREET J. C. Tuckerest Ice Cream and Soft Drinks of all Kinds. Fine line of Domestia and Imported Cigars. 1310 Nortu Eiaurn Srnreet, KANSAS CITY, - KAS e e Pallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS, HAIR OR- NAMENTS, NEW POMPA. DOURS, SWITCIIES, WIGS, AND FRIZZES OF ALL KINDS. A NICE hINE OF TUILET WATER AND PERFUMES. MRS.,M. L.' FIEL 2, C19) Kansas Avex. The Scott Cafe Short Order and Lunch Restaurant. First Class Meals served at all Hours. Cigars, Tobacco and Soda Water W. M. SCOTT, Prop. a3 W. Warren Lawrence Kas Krisel Brs., risel Brs., Meals and Lunch at all hours of the day and night 118 Kansas Ave, = TOPEKA 6b Cheer up Booker ° ”? Washington Up- to-date SHEEP MUSIC Price 20 cents—stamps or silver. Letus Sing of Our Great Men Too, Apply to W. H. HUFF, Athens, Ga., Box 90. Hours: 9p. m,to6 pi im, Both Phones 176 O, A. Taylor, M, D,, Physician and Surgeon, 21, Kansas Avenue Both Phouosjrre Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence = 1635 Vaa Baren Stroot TOPEKS {KA8.