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THE 1oEeA PLAINDEALER Kansas Republicans Should Join Ohio in Demanding That the South’s Representation in Congress Be Reduced lls FOLLOWING THE COLOR LINE IN THE NORTH! [tn %eieerves'“|FARMERS OBJECT _ Ray Stannard Baker Tells of the Negro’s Struggle for Survival—Color and Sharp Competition in the North Hinders the Negro in the Fight for Bread. aeprocs bowl ANON BOG BOUL was this: “What is your ohlef cause of complaint?” in the South the first answers nearly alwaya referred to the Jim Crow cara or the Jim Crow railroad stations; after that, the complaint was of political disfranchisement, the diffioulty of getting justice in tho courts, the laok of good school facilities, and in some localities, of the danger of actual physical vio~ lence. Batin the North the firat an- awer'inveriably referred to work: ing conditions. “The Negro isn’t given a fair opportunity to get employment. He is discriminated against becauee he is colored.” Prof, Kelley Miller, one of the acuteat of Negro writers has said: “The Negro (in the North) is compelled to loiter sround the edges of industry.” Southern white men are fond of meeting Northern criticisiem of Southern treatment of the Negro with the response: “But the North closes the doors of industrial opportunity to the Negio.” And yet in spite of this com. plaint of conditions in the North, one who looks Southward can al most sec the army of Negroes gath: ering from out of the cities, villages and farms, bringing nothing with them but a buoyant hope in a die~ tant freedom, but tramping always Northward, And they come not alone’from the old South, but from) the West Indies, where colored populotion looke wiatfully toward. the heralded opportunities of Amer- ica. A few are even coming from’ South Africa and South America. In New York, Boston and Phila delphia, thousands of |such foreign Negroes know nothing of Ameri- can traditions; some of them do not even speak the English lan- guage. And why do they come if their diffioulties are ao great? Ie it true that there is no chance for them in industry? Are they better or worae off th tho North than in the South? In tho firet place a8 1 showed last month, in most of the smaller Northern cities where the Negro population fe not increasing rapid: ly, discrimination is hardly notica- ble. Negroes enter the trades, find places in the shops, or even follow competitive business callings and still malntain frendly relation- ships with tho white people. Bat the smal} towns are not typi cal of the new race conditions in the North; the situation in the greater centers of population where Negro immigration is inorcasing largely, is decidedly different, Agel traveled in the North, I heard many stories of the diftioul ties which the colored man had to meet in geetting employment. Of course, aa a Negro aald to me, ‘there are always places for the oan always get work at unskilled manual labor, or personal or do- mestio scrvice—in other worda, at menial employment. He has had that in plenty in the South. Bat what he seekeas he becomee eda- cated isan opportunity for better grades of employment. He wants to rise, It ia not, then, his complaint that he cannot get work in the North, but that he is limited in his oppor. tunities to rise, to get positions whicn his capabilities (if it were not for his color) would entitle him to. He1s looking for a place where he will be judged at his worth asa man, not as a Negro; ‘this he came to the North to find, and he meets with difficulties of which he had not dreamed in the South. At Indianapolis I found a great discuesion going over what to do with the large uumber of idle young colored people, some of whom had been through the public schools, but who could not, sppearently, find any worktodo. As an able colored man esid to me: ‘*What shall wedo? Here gre our young peuple educated in the schools, cap- able of doing good work in many occupations where skill and intelli- gence are required—and yet with few opportunitica opening for them They don’t want to dig ditches or bocome porters or valeta any more than intelligent white boys; they are human. The result jis that aome of them drop back into idle diacouragemeut—or worse.” | In New YorkI had a talk with William L. Bulkley, the colorea principal of Pablic Schoul No, 80 attended chietly by colored chil dren, who told me of the great dif: ficulties and discouragements which confronted the Negro boy who wanted to earn his living. Io re~ lates this story: “I received a communication the other day trom an electric company stating that they could use some bright, clean, industrious boys in their business, starting them at so much a week and aiding them to learn the business. I suspected that they did not comprehend col. ored boya under the generic term ‘boys,’ but tuought to- try, So I wrote asking if they would give omploymeént to a colored boy who sould answer to the qualifications stated, The next mail brought tho »xpected reply that no colored boy, however promising, was wanted. [ heaved a aigh and went on. ‘The saddest thing that faccs me in my work is the small opportuni- 7 for a colored boy or girl to find smployment. A boy comesto my fico and ask for hia papers, He nay be well up in the school, pos jibly with graduation only o few nonths off, I question him some what aa follows: ‘Well, my boy, rou want to goto work, do you? Whatare yougoing to do?’ ‘Ifam joing to be adoor boy,eir.’ ‘Well, rou will get $3.50 or 83,00 a week, ‘Well, what next?’ A moment's silence, and, ‘I should try to get a position as bellsboy.’ ‘Well then, what next?? A rather contempla- tive mood, and then, ‘I should like to climb to the position of head bell boy.” He has now arrived at the top; farther than thie he seea no hope. He must face the bald fact that he must enter business as a boy and wind up asa boy.” And yet in spite of these diffioul- ties, Negroes come North every year in increasing numbers, they find living expensive, they suffer sicknes- and death, they mect more prejudice, as I showed in my last article, than they expected to meet, and yet they keep coming. Much as Negrovs complain of the hard- ships of Northern conditions, and though they are eometimes pitiful- ly homesick for the old life in the South, I have yet to find one who wanted to go back--unless he had accumulated enough money to buy land. ‘Why do they come?’ I asked a Negro minister in Philadelphia. «Well, they‘re treated more like men up herein the North,’? he said, ‘that’s the secret of it There ia prejudice here, too, but the color line 1en’t drawn in their faces at every turn as it is in the South. It all gets back to a question of manhood.” ‘ In the North prejudice is more purely economic thin it ie in the South--an incident of industrial competion, In the South the Negro bas the field of manual labor largely to him. self, he ia unsharpend by competi- tion; but when he reachea the North- ern city, he not only finds the work different and more highly organ- ized and epecialized, but he finde that he must meet the fierce com petition of half a dozen eager, atruggiing, ambitious groups of foreignere, who are willing and able to works long houre at low pay in order to geta foothold. Me has to meet often forthe first time the Italian; the Russian Jew, the Slav, to say nothing of the white American laborer, We finds the pace set by competitive industry immensely herder than in most parts of the South, No life in the world, perhaps, res quires as much in brain and mus- le of all classes of men as that of the vast Northern cities in the United States. Ihave talked with many colored workmen and 1 am convinced that not a few of them fatl, not because of their color, nor because they are lazy (Nejrea in he North are for the most part sard workers—-they must be, elso hey starve), but for simple lack of peed and skill; thay haven't learns d to keep the pace set by the white nan, ‘ A contractor in New York who mploys large numbers of men, aid to me: | “It isu’t colorso much as plain | fliviency havent any sentiment! nthe matter at all, It's business. | Swat eee tO: Be, se OB i 4 white men. Yet I have several col: ored men who have been with me for years, and I would’nt part with them for any white man I know, In the same way I would rather employ Italians than Russian Jews; they’re stronger workers.” Not unoaturally the Negro chargea these competitive difficul- ties whioh he has to meet in the North (as he haa been accustomed toin the South) tothe white man; he calla it color prejudice, when as a matter of fact, It is often only the cold businesslike requirement of an industrial life which demand tremendous efticiency, which in many lines of activity has little more feeling than machine, that 1s willing to use Italians, or Jap- anese, or Chinese, or Negroes, or Hindus, or any other people on the face of the earth. On the other hand, no doubt exs iste that many labor uniona cspec- ially io the ekille? trades sre hos tile to Negroes, even though they may have no rules sgainst their ads mission, I heard the experiences of an expert Negro locomotive ens ginecr named Burns who hada run out of Indianapolis to the South, Though he was much in fuvor with the company, and indeed with many trainmen who knew him personally the general feeling was so strong that by soaping the tracke, injuring his engine, and in other ways mak- ing his work difficult and danger- cus, he was finally forced to aban- Continuek on Page 4. Gov. Haskell Refuses Let Arkansas Mob Have Negro! A special to the daily pres: from Guthrie, Okla., under date of March 9, says: “Governor Haskell refused to honor a requisition asked by Gov. Prindall of Arkansas for the return to that state of George Wilkins, a Negro now at Muskogee, wanted on a charge of murder in connection with the race riots at Argenta, Ark., in 1906. Governor Ifaskell atated that there is reason to fear grave danger from lynoting 1t the Negro énould be returned to Arkansas,” We doff our hat to Governor Hskell for refusing to turn this man over to an Arkansas mob. It is a commendable act,and we are beginning to feel that Gov, Haskell will yet do the square thing by the colored pecple of own state. If he could only see the injustice of naving re- spectable colored men and women ride in the front end of a smoker with only one toilet room for both sexes, he would redeem himself and win the plaudits of all fair minded men and women, The Governor's fairness to- ward the unfortunate Arkansas Negro has elevated him several feet in the estimation of the white and colored people in the north and west as well as in his own state. Again, wedoff our hat to Gov, Haskell, and shall always feel proud to chronicle any good deed he may perform. Treat the colored people fair- ly, and youand yours will have nothing but words of praise and commendation from them. FARMERS OBJECT _ TO COLOR LINE! Kansans Refu.e to Let White South Draw the Color Line in Farmers Union. #£rom 2hé sopeka Vaily Capital, News of threatened trouble with» in the rankeof the Kansas State organization of the Farmers’ Eda- cational and Co-operative Union of America over the question as to whether or not Negro farmers should be admitted to membership in the order has leaked out lately. Presidect E. H. Hewina of Tos peka, head of the atate branch of the organization, said last night that all of the troubles of which the rave incident was only a emall part, had been ironed out, and that the order was in excellent condition. Another high officer of the order, who eaid he could not permit his name to be used, declared that the race question might mean a aplit in the national organization, In that event he believed that the Kansas body, representing 6,000 farmers, would leave the nations] parent body 2,000,000 farmers and form a separate organization, At any rate, a few days ago the national officers of tke union aus~ pended the charter of the state organization, and a special delegate meeting of the atate body with the national board was held at Hutob- inson, Other matters, among which was the race subject, came up at that time, and the entire body of state officers and dircotors resigned, At the same meeting 3 new set of officers and directors was eleoted, The national board which met with the Kaneas union farmers at that time ie composed largely of Southern men. A few Negroes had been reccived into the order up to thattime. At the town of Nicodes mus, where the majority of the population is colored, an entire lodge of the union had been formed of Negroes. In ano her “local” in the central part of the state a Ne~ gro was clevted chaplain, defeating one of the best known white men in the community for the place. And there facte, being learned ty the Southern men, the report is that they were not long in taking action. ‘hey gave the Kansans to under- stand that no Negroes should here- after be permitted to become mem« bers, and that those who lid joined must not be retained longer on the rolls of the order, One officer of the stst2 union ssid that the fees of all Negro members had been returned to them and that they would organize a union among men of their own race and along linea similar to those of the order which he represented, He said such an organization existed in the South, Another offver ssid that the organizers over the state had been asked not to taka in any more Nes groes, but that those Negroes who already had joined in good faith, expecting to receive the benefits of the order, should continue to be members and that there would be no discrimination againet them, even though there had to be a eplit in the organization, Said this officer, speaking farther: “These Southerners, with their race ‘ Continued on Page 4, & Examinations in all departments have busied the minds of the students and teachers all this week. Dr. Vernon and the State Board met in regular session and transacted much business pertaining to the completion of the new building and promised improvements, last week. Prof. R. W. Foster, for 25 yerre a teacher and principal in Kansas City, Mo., public schools, addressed our Forum lately. His subject, "Education, Elevation, Economy and Enterprise," was treated in a masterly way, and impressed his audience. Last Sunday, Rev. J. H. Ewing, of Vine street Baptist church, Kansas City, Mo., made an excellent talk at our Forum on the subject, I Must Be. "Nocturne," the Inter-state prize winner in original music composition, by Clyde Andrews, seems to be attracting a national comment and distinction. Dr. Booker T. Washington wrote a very encouraging letter last week from Tuskegee, Ala. Miss Bertha Allen, an Iowa pianist of note, writes that she is now touring Michigan giving recitals, and that she finds "Nocturne" a great pleasure and delight to the people before whom it is rendered upon her daily program. The Spring recital by the students in elocution, under the training of Mrs. Fannie E. Motin, of Topeka, was a splendid success and a high reflection upon the teacher who is in charge. The work of Prof. G. A. Gregg and Prof. Albert Ross was a pleasant surprise in the rich dramatic talent that they wrought out of their selections. The continuous success of students and graduates of Western University along muscal, business and literary lines is attracting the good sense and judgment of Negro mothers and fathers throughout the Western states. Already indications point to a great swelling in our enrollment next September. To date 275 students have entered this year. ST. JOHN. KANSAS. Mrs. Hattie Fuller, who has been visiting in Hutchinson for the past week, returned on Wednesday. Mrs. Permelia Davis and daughter Eva, who have been visiting in Pratt, Kansas, with relatives and friends, returned home the 24th. Harrison Tyler spent Sunday with his cousin, Everett Bowen. Mrs. Permelia Davis is having an addition built to her house. Mr. John Bowen was over from Cleveland Friday, on business. Emmett Bowen plowed for about half a day on Friday, which was the first for this year. We understand that James Walker of Hayes township, comes to St. John very often. His excuse is that he is attending the shows but we know better. GUTHRIE, OKLA. The home of G. H. Spraings and wife was the scene of a delightful party last Saturday night, Feb. 29, at 1215 W. Cleveland Ave., the occasion being the birth lay of Mr. Spraings. There was quite a large gathering of the happy friends of the family, and Mr. Spraings received a number of useful and valuable presents. SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI. The Woman's Literary and Musical club was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Agnes Blakey, Wednesday p.m., Feb. 26. The club opened by singing Leaning on Jesus, followed with prayer by Mrs. Wm. McAdam and members responded to roll call by quotations from Paul Lawrence Dunbar. The biography of Mr. Dunbar read by Mrs. Wil- liams was very interesting; and the different members afterward discussed his life and character. An interesting program was rendered, followed by a social hour and the serving of an elegant luncheon. The visitors who enjoyed Mrs. Blakey's hospitality were Messames Harrison Thomason, Wm. Hightower and H. M. Fletcher. the first two enrolling their names as members. Meadames W. Smith, J. Cooper, Wm. McAdams and Misses May Hawkins, Marie Stemmons and N. Smith formed a party at Madame Butterfly, Thursday night, the 27th ult. Another Madame Butterfly party consisted of Mr. James, Mrs. Jack and Miss Marie Anderson and others. BOOSTS THE NEIGHBORS. Cathey, Okla., Feb 18th, 1908 Mr. Ira G. Harris, President Neighbors of the Hearthstone, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Neighbor; Some of my friends would like to know how you treated me in my late illness when I drew benefits from you and I take this means of letting them and the public generally know my opinion of you and your business methods I have been a member with you for a long time now, and I have found you just as prompt and liberal as my friends had said. I can conscientiously recommend you to everyone as being fair and honest in you dealings with me. No one can make a mistake in carrying insurance with you. Sincerely yours. FT. RILEY. KANSAS. The union of the B. Y. P. U., which is held at the Second Baptist church on Sunday evenings between the hours of 7 and 8 is progressing nicely. The little folks take a very active part, an interesting program being rendered after Bible reading each Sunday evening. Miss Stragam of South America is traveling in the interest of the foreign mission and lectured at the Second Baptist church in behalf of foreign missions. She was listened to by a full house and highly appreciative audience. Mr. and Mrs. Davy and daughter, Mrs. Arbella Crews, of this city went to Clay Center Monday a week ago to attend the funeral of a near relative. They have the sympathy of their many friends. Some men think there is luck in labor. But there is a task for every man in life. No lucky throw of the dice will ever win the golden apples in the garden of Hesperides. Only the tail of Hercules can gain them. Whatever I perceive that there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works, for that is his portion. Pvt. Ben I. Tereman and Pvt. Thos. L. Gutzskill went to Manhattan to attend a party. Pvt. Diveron went to Manhattan to celebrate his birthday the 22d of October. Miss Mollie Mbich arrived home Tuesday from the Kansas State Agricultural college at Manhattan. The minister of the A. M. B. church anticipates starting a revival meeting soon. Mr. Gleed and Mr. Groves of Manhattan college were in our city last Sunday visiting their friends. The A. M. F. history is of great benefit to the young people and interesting programs are rendered. The debate between Mr. Theos F. Davis of Ft. Riley and Mr. Ben F. Forcum was on the subject. Resolved. That the Negro's color is more detrimental than his conduct. WINFIELD, KANSAS. Mrs. Wm. Pobon was in from the farm Saturday with her produce, and meeting old friends. Mrs. Robertson and sister, Miss Campbell, are here from the territory. Rev. S. S. Bindy went to Wellington last Thursday evening where he held his church conference Friday evening and preached on Sunday. Mrs. Florence Braden and Mrs. Thomas Gee left last Thursday for the home at Carthage, Mo. They will return in three weeks. Mrs. Braden is a sweet singer On Thursday night Rev Frank Wilson of Parsons gave a very inspiring talk in behalf of the order of the Knights and Ladies of Tabor. The Progressive Literary Society installed its officers Tuesday night. On Monday Rev. C. C. Clay made a trin to Bartlesville, Okla. Mrs. Chas. Teal and daughter Esther of Independence, Kan. were pleasant visitors in our city Friday. Mr. J. A. Campbell, Prisco porter, is again able to resume his work after several days absence from duty. Mr. Wyth Walker of Iola, Kan., is here visiting relatives and friends. 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A Wilkins: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said plaintiff above named; that the petition therein was filed on the second day of March, 1908; that said suit is an action for the recovery of the sum of Forty-three Dollars and fifty five cents ($43.55) balance due upon commission due this plaintiff from you for the sale of certain real estate; that a writ of attachment was issued out os the above entitled court and by the sheriff of said county levied upon Lot No. 106 on Kansas avenue, Barrett's addition to North Topeka in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas as your property; that you must answer the said petition on or before the 18th day of April, 1908, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you for the sum of $43.55, with interest at six per cent, from February 1, 1908, together with all the costs herein incurred, and for an order of sale for the above described property to satisfy said judgment and costs, and for all other and proper relief. Attest: M. F. Laycock, Attorney for Plaintiff. R. L. THOMAS, [SEAL] Clerk of District Court First published March 6th, 1908. Try a bracing, refreshing health egg drink at Lee's Miss Lela Ford, who has been indisposed for several weeks, is somewhat improved. Mr. Fred Stonestreet, Jr, spent two days in Kansas City this week on business. Mr. and Mrs. Rawls and little son left for their home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Greer entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Rawls of Kansas City at a dinner party Saturday afternoon. Mrs. M. Pasker has been seriously ill with rheumatism this week at her home, 1156 Buchanan street. Mrs. John Matheny of Ft. Worth, Texas, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Lee Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson entertained a few friends last week in honor of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Mc Carroll. Rubber through Lee's soda menu of one hundred of the finest soda drinks ever invented and if the very names of the drinks don't make your mouth water, yours is a hopeless case. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Curry of 215 Kansas avenue entertained a whist party in honor of Mr. Fred Rogers of Kansas City, formerly of Topeka Miss Thornton and Mr. Howard were winners in whist. Refreshments were served. Mr. Richard Hightower and Miss Ida Taylor gave a surprise party on Mrs Hightower Monday evening at their home, 932 Spruce street. About thirty guests were present and the evening was very pleasantly spent by all. Mrs. Hightower received a number of beautiful presents. After refreshments were served, the guests departed, declaring Mr. Hightower and Miss Taylor ideal host and hostess. FIRST AFRICAN Rev. Carr conducted services Sunday morning, preaching from the subject, "Hearing and Doing." In the evening he preached to the usual crowd of young members and friends. The committees for next week's entertainment have been appointed, and have been doing good work soliciting. Ticket sellers are busily engaged selling and engaging tickets for the Vernal Equinoctial Musical and Literary Symposium Everything points to a successful result. The Sewing Circle will be entertained this afternoon by Mrs. Alice McClelland at her home in Park Place. Services as usual Sunday morning and evening, Sunday School and Christian Endeavor meeting at their usual hours. Good attendance is desired at all services, and a cordial invitation is extended to all. Your attendance next week at the Vernal Equinoctial Musical and Literary Symposium, March 16-21 This is the last effort to erase the indebtedness and make preparations for completing the building. The lumber bills now are very small, and one more payment will eradicate them. Come and help us Dr. O. E. Jones, pastor of St. James A. M. E. church, Kansas City, Kans., occupied the pulpit of St. John on last Sabbath in lieu of Bishop A. Grant, D D, who was kept at home on account of sickness. The congregation was much pleased with the sermon of Dr. Jones. The results of the week's rally netted the sum of $600 in cash, with subscriptions amounting to over $1000. The plans and specifications for the new church building are now ready for bids, and may be seen at the office of Mr. T. H. Lecher, the architect. All contractors are at liberty to call and give bids on the work. Too much praise cannot be given the ladies and gentlemen who were in charge of the several booths during the fair at St. John for their faithfulness and untiring energy in making everything a success. The clubs reported as follows: U and I, $32; Knights of St. John, the young men, $40; King's Sons and Daughters, $55 50. A. B O U. T's, 871 05. Willing Workers, $140 19; Rock Island, $261 65; total, $600 39 The Sunday School will have its rally on next Sabbath and a barrel opening on Monday evening, March 16th, at which time we hope to swell the results of the rally to $700. Great news! Lee's soda fountain is running "full speed ahead" again. Moore Brothers, undertakers, and embalmers, of Kansas City, transacted business in the city this week. From New York to 'Frisco there is no drink worth speaking about that is not on Lee's soda menu. Mrs. Mary Cochrel returned to her home in Kentucky yesterday, after spending several weeks very pleasantly with her sister, Mrs. Anna Thompson. A letter from our old friend, Miss Evelyn Hickman of Frankfort, tells that her health is greatly improved, and she is feeling good once more. We are glad to note this fact. The Fleur de Lis Reading club met this week at the residence of Mrs. Christian. The subject lesson was discussed and the program rendered, after which a delicious lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. McDowell at the residence of Mrs. Lemon Clark, 1414 Western avenue. S. A. Bondurant, a former Kansan, who is conducting a clothes cleaning establishment in Denver, Colo., was an agreeable caller yesteaday. He is a pleasant gentleman and when asked as to the conduct of the Kansans out there, he said that "Cub" Langston, Will Parks and all the boys are behaving and getting along nicely. In another column will be found an ad of the Colored Woman's Magazine, edited by Mrs P. C. Thomas Those interested in this class of literature will find this publication up to the standard. It is a good move and we see no reason why it should fail in its mission. When Frederick Douglas said that he was willing to leave the dramatic future of the Negro in the hands of Richard B. Harrison, it was a trust well bestowed. Mr. Harrison appeared in a recital at St John A M. E church Wednesday evening and clearly demonstrated that he is head and shoulders over any of his race. We have always admired the work of Dunbar, but never got down to the true pathos and genuine sentiment until we heard Mr. Harrison recite "The Party" and "When Me linda Sings." In the court scene from "Merchant of Venice" he was at his best and displayed a talent that is second to none. "No Half Way Doin's" by Drummond was excellent and brought forth rounds of applause. "The Negro's Struggle for Existence" by Miss Matte Bradshaw, a student of the Emporia State Normal occupied a prominent place in the Daily Capital Saturday of last week It is a magnificent article, and Miss Bradshaw sets forth clearly every point in the rugged life of the Negro in the great struggle for existence It is timely, well written and full of good, wholesome advice. Miss Bradshaw is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Bradshaw of this city and is one of the brightest and most promising young ladies in the state. Everybody should read the article and profit thereby. A Pullman for Attorney Hart! Distinguished Negro Lawyer Refuses to Ride in Oklahoma's Jim Crow Cars. A man who will stand up for his rights will get what is due him in any country, as may be seen by the following press dispatch sent out from Cathrie under date of March 10 Attorney Hart is a man in every sense the term implies, and when he gets through with Oklahoma's Jim Crow law, the whole state will be glad to place all Negroes in this class. The Dispatch says: "William Hart,the Negro lawyer who argued a motion before Judge Cotteral in the federal court to restrain the railroads from carrying out the provisions of the Jim Crow law, departed for Washington this afternoon. He occupied a berth in a Pullman car on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe. When Hart first applied for a ticket he was refused. He took the matter up with J. R. Cottingham, general counsel for the road in Guthrie,and upon receipt of advice from Cottingham over the telephone the agent sold Hart a ticket." One hundred Good Fats and good drinks on tap at Lee's fountain. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT The State of Kansas, Shawnee County as. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Henry Kittell. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Courtr in and for said County, sitting at the Court House in the City of To-eka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the Fifth day of May, A. D. 1908, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Dated Topeka, Kansas, March 13, A. D. 1908. Administrator of the estate of Henry Kittell, deceased. First published March 13th, '08. Just say "Malted Erg Chocolate" and Lee's foxy soda expert will do the rest. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" So STRAIGHTEN KINNY or CURLY HAIR that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length. Ford's Hair Pomade was formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and is the only safe preparation known to us that makes kinky or curly hair straight, as shown above. Its use makes the most at home, hard, kinky or curly hair soft, pliable and easy to comb. These results may be obtained from one treatment: 2 to 4 bottles are usually sufficient for a year. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, relieves itching, insignificates the scalp, stops the hair from falling out or breaking off, makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, gives it new life and harmless. It is so softly permeated and gentlemen and children, Ford's Hair Pomade has been made and sold continuously since about 1884, and label "OZONIZED OX MARROW" is registered in the United States Patent Office, in 1894. Be sure to get Ford's as its use makes the hair STRAIGHT, SOFT and PLIABLE. Ensure of instructions. Remember that Ford's Hair Pomade is put up only in 50 cft. sizes, and is made only in Chicago and by us. The genuine has the signature, Charles Ford, first on one ago. Refuse all others with every bottle. Price only 50 cft. sold by drillsgats and if your drilling or dealer cannot supply you, he can get it for you from his jobber or wholesale dealer in 50 cft. for one bottle the postpaid or 14.40 for three bottles or 43.40 for six bottles. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering and postal or express money order, an mention name of this paper. Write your name and address pliably to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford, P.C. 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Agents wanted everywhere. to be out ness. Telling and any in Wich- rought back colony charge 's court last popular depot got a good exter lady's watch and until reach- safe when Mr. A. burg Fri T. Mur- ples, W. were in I Norman from a s B. G. . Pittsburg W. S. Saturday The leap year social, the first of the season, given by the ladies of the home mission society of the Second Baptist church, was a howling success. It was given at J. W. Jackson's beautiful residence on South Manning street on Monday evening. The house was packe and an excellent lunch with ice cream and cake was served. They raised $12.10 The Browne ESTATE and in the Creek and arm and City Property AND CITY PR EST. - - CO T. PHE BUFFET Cigars, Whiskies terious Treatments to : : : Natural Drawing Electrical Eng TE both theory and pr secure advanced inst rical Engineering. nary courses in ent y to obtain instruction ions in the country ing men who fit the Drawing Course, to work required in ph made to make the T. WASHINGT INITUTE, ALA. BERRY LIFE Not, Why Lights and the Origi NAL BENE S. H. BROWN, Pres. 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 Tobacco 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. POLICIES FOR YOUR HAL-LIFE, SICK, FUEL OF DEATH. You can afford to be a bad LADIES of the State of Kansas, its officers are by TERMS TO AGENTS:—National 501 Kansas "Prompt Paymen WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH. No home loving man can afford to be without. LIFE INSURANCE THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in. Sur Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F.r information Address:- National headquarters. Mrs. Allen Brown gave a social at her residence on South Loomis last Wednesday for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. It was well attended and a grand success. Rev. James Hudson preached one of his best. YALE, KANSAS. Mr. A. Moore was a visitor in Pittsburg Friday. T. Murdock, L. S. Sparkman, S. Maples, W. B. Cobb and R. T. Dewberry were in Pittsburg Thursday. Norman Maples has been sick, caused from a sore knee. B. G. Jackson transacted business in Pittsburg Thursday. W. S. Galloway was in Curranville Saturday visiting Mr. Montgomery. L. Q. Edmondson, W. Cobb, J. Galloway and J. Bondwell spent Saturday evening in Curranville. Mrs. Parks of Weir came Sunday for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hudson. Stella Cain has been suffering from throat trouble. ° The Topeka Plaindealer —— THE PLAINDEALER PUB.,CO 12 East Serenth Btreet, KELL PHONE 1050 ADVERTISING RATES PFR MONTIT $20 PER INCH. —_— MOK CITES! 6 ee . Faito ADOLPILGRIFTIN, . . Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: She FEAT Hy WALL seveerseersseseerssssenesssnrennnesrenn GL HO fx Moths by MALL sssssssecssossssson onsvesenoresnnens Sf OO Toree mONtha by MAL ee vesssee — seonevensneaee 110 Setered at the Fostofiice at Topeksas Second class Mail Matter ————_--- $$“ FRIDAY MAR. 15 1908 PLAYING TO THE GRANDSTAND! “special on tap, ane ol course it is aimed at one of the most worthy institutions in Topcka. The Consumers Light, Heat and Power Co., seems to be a target for the onslaughts of the council. The council is not satisfied, but want a flat rate of 25 cents. The franchise gives them the ght te charge 45 cents, but they are only charging 25 cents with no prospects of an increase. Why take advantage of a set of men who have invested their money in a proposition that benefits all the people? If they increased the price to 45 cents the margin would be so small that it wonld take fifteen years for the company to play even on the actual cash invested. They, as well as other cor- porations have spent thousands of dollars to add to the comforts of the citizens of Topeka, and it is unfair to lower the price of their product when the rate charged isin easy reach of all. The gas and telephone com- panies and many other concerns operating in Topeka pay good wages to their employes and have always endeavored to in- crease their pay check at every opportunity, but if the price of their product is lowered, they would bz compelled to reduce the wages of employes in order to meet expenses. A reduction inthe price of the products of any concern where a moderate rate is charged, is a blow at the bread of those who toil. The council is simply playing to the grandstand, several mem- bers having a mayorality bee buzzing in their bonnets, and think by so doing that they will incur favor with the masses. The council would win the plaudits of the whole city if they would legislate a few of the large holes out of the pavement, and look after other things that are really needed, When people’ come to the city with money, let. them invest it without taking their profit for the privilege, and the city will not only grow and prosper, but all will have work: and mcaey will be plentiful. The street railway, gas and telephone companies furnished labor for hundreds of men two) years ago that would have been! compelled to seek bread for their families in other fields. The wages paid by these com- panies were better than any place in the country, As long as these concerns charge a moderate price for their product, let them alone and all will be prosperous and happy— especially those who toil. Tue platform of the Ohio Re- publicans expresses the wishes of Secretary Taft in demanding a reduction of representation in Congress in states where colored men are denied the right of franchise. The Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the Consitution must be enforced, declared Secretary Taft at the Ohio convention. As Ohio writes her platform, so writes the Re- publican National Convention and the brightest minds of the nation. Mr. Taft is the first presidential aspirant to come out square on this issae since Grant. The talk that Negroes will bolt the Republican ticket it Taft is nominated, is all rot, and comes from the same crowd that circulates the same story at every presidential campaign. With Democrats North and South trying to secure Jim Crow cars at the National Capital sounds silly indeed to say that Negroes are going to put them in controll. Farmers Object to Color Line Continued from age 1. prejudices, have come up north here and tried to tell us farmers what we sbould do. We can’t stand for that. The order isn’t founded as a social fraternal order, It’s simply a busi- ness proposition with us, and upon that basis I believe that the dol’ar of the Negro looks just as good to us as does that of the white man, The board came up here to our meeting and euspended our charter ‘on some trivial charge of non- payment of lodge dues, Then wh n we got into the mecting, the race question came up and they said we couldn't take any more colored larmers and that we must kick out those we had received. At the same time they said there wasnt any rule against a Mev‘can ‘greaser’ coming into the order, I think it's an outrage. It may be that an auxiliary to the state union will be formed for the Negro farmers, but T look for a split in the order.” President Hewins said that as he understood the constitutson of the order, it didn’t admis Negroes. Me had nothing more to say about the aubject. The members of the national board that caused the trouble and who were in att.ndance personally: Charles S. Barnett, Georgia, presi- dent of the national body; KR. IL MCollock, Arkanvas, xccretary- treasurer of the national organi- aation; J. M. Jetlords, Oklahoma; W. oS. Miller, Texas, and J, M. M’Collister Louisiana, These are the new oflivers of the state union: President, KE, HH. Hewins, Topeha; vice president, Alex Taylor Cimarron; secretory~ treasurer and Inusinesa manager, Alvin Allen, Jetmore, executive board, F. I. Burt, Hodgman county; ELS, Newlin, M. M1, M’Auliffem, Saline; I. M, Batechman, Barton count’, and J. I. Grant, Barber county, C. E, Roughton of Jetmore is lecturer, There sre 325 lovala of the fare mei’ union in Kansas, scattered over 51 countihs. LOST RELATIVES. North Topeka, Kans, Jan’y asth., 1908,— To the Public; Mrs Martha Britt wishes to find her nephews, Ben and John Turner—two brothers. 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, Nosth Topeks, Kansas, Following the Color Line in the North SR ee Sen ee int Oe Re ERR See don his ron, If there were space 1 could give many accounts of strikes against the employment of Negrocs. The feeling among union labor inen hay undoubtedly been growing more intense in the last few years owing tothe common ure of Ne- groes as strike breakers, With a few thousand Negroes the employ- era broke the great Stockyards strike in Chicago in 1904, and the teamatere’ strike inthe following year. Color prejudice is used like any other weapon for strengthen- ing the monopoly of the labor union. I know several unions which are practically monopolistic corporatio’s into which any out- sider, white, yellow, or black, pen- etrates withe greatect dilliculty Such closely organized unions keeps the Negro out in the Youth exacsly asthey do in the North, A Negro tilessctter, steammfitter or plumber can no more get Into a uninin Atlanta than in New York. Ofcouree these unions, like any other closely organized group of men, employ every weapon to tur- ther their cause, Tuey use prejudice as a competi- tive fighting weapon, the seize upon the color of the Negro, or the pg- tail and curious habits of the China man, ortbe low-living standard of the Hindu, to fight competition and protect them in their labor monopo ly. And yet, although I expected to find the Negro wholly ostracized by union labor, I discovered that where the Negro became rumerous or skilled enough, he, tike the Ital: ian or the Rus ian Jew, began to force his way into the unions, The very first Negro carpenter I chance to meetin the North [trom whom I had expected a complatnt of dis- criminsti n] said to me: “I'm alright. I'm a member of the union and get union wages” And I found after inquiry that there ara a few Negroes in most of the unions of skilled workers, car- penters, masons, iron-workers, even in the exciusive typographical union and in the railroad organiza- tions—a few hereand there, moatly mulatoes, They have got in just as the Italians get in, not because they are wanted, or because they are liked, but because by being prepar- ed, skilled and energetic, the unions hve had to take them in as a mat- ter of self protection, In the South the Negro is more readily accepted as a a carpenter, blacksmith or bricklayer than in the North not because he is more high- ly regarded but because [unlike the North] the South has almost no oth- er labor supply. In several great industries North and South. indeed, the Negro ia as much a part of labor unionism as the white man, Thousands of Ne Nroea are members of the United Mine-Workers, John Mitchell's great organization, and they stand on an xeact industrial equality with the whites. Other thousands are in the nd tas Bae ote RG Ute Dr. Wilson Celebrates. of Dr.E.Arlington Wilson, Ph. B., D. D., cf the Metropolitan Baptlet eburoh, Kansas City, Kas., was celebrated Suoday, March sth, At the morning servive, Rev. S. We Bacote, of Kansas City, Mo., des livered a scholarly sermon, while Mra. Prof, J.W,Carter of Western University rendered a sweet vocal solo, “Come Unto Me,’ accom- panied witha flute by Prof, J. We Carter. Father O, Davis, of Hols liday, asvieted in the morning services. AtSp. m., a large congregation awembled again to hear the his- torian’s report by J. J. Thomas and the financial report read by Hon. Corvine Patterson, financial seere= retary. Letters of congratulation were read from all eectione of the country by Prof. Albert Ross, of Western University. Prof. J. DP. King, of Sumner High school de- livered one of his masterly address- es, Hon,J. G. Groves, of Kdwards ville, one of the foremost business Negroes of Amcrnica, delivered the principal address, and impressed some very valuable thoughts in a simple sinccre manner upon his liearcre. His eubject, ‘'Progrees’’ was an index of his own life and character, and that of his devoted wife of whom he never ceases to laud and praise, The Independence, Mo., choir of the Second Baptist church, among whom is Mies Olive Martin, a popular Garnett young lady who 1s simply loaned to Inde- pendence ag a teacher in the high school, did nereclf much honor in the beautiful strains rendered, The pastor of the church, Rev. W. J. Ballon, D. D., delivered 4 fine, dignified echolarly address in greet- ing. Vastors Hays, Leavenworth, F K, White, Kansas City, Mo,,and other distinguished local divines extended greetings from their con. gregations. At the evening service a great crowd came out to hear the eloquent U, G, Fishback, of Shiloh Baptist church, ‘opeka nor were they die- appointed for this most scholarly gentleman acquited himeclf in a moateminent mazner. Mrs, Le Ji Moore rendered a beautiful solo at the evening sctvices and Rev D, C, Edwards assisted very materially, Monday evening, March 9, the annual reception of the church to the pastor b,ought out a magnifi- cent audience, He’reshments were served free and a very tine program was rendered upon which were pitno eelec'ions by Misses Gertrude Lankfort, Cecil Oliver, [da Mac Marr, Elegeether Stovall, Nellic Ford; a violin solo by Orcates Scott and vocal selections by Miss L. J. Harlan and Mrs, Tilford Davie,who received a tlne ovation and was re- called for an encore. Mecasrs. C, Daniels and John Stovall in a vocal ductt vere well received, Welcome address by Mra. E. Ailington Wil- gon was a gem, and the response by Prof, W. H,Harrison of the In- dependence, Mo., high school was truly as enobling and grand. ‘Our ANNOUNCEMENTS. -— —— - JOUN FL ERY hereby announces himself as & caulid te Cor the offlve of County Superia tendent of Publle Instruction of Shawne county, subject to the Republican primaries JAMES CO SHIMER, hereby announces himself asa cand date for County Commissioner, Third District, Shawnee County, Subject to the decision of the Republican county Primaries spring, t03, —. JOIN M, WILKERSON, Sherif of Shawnee connty, Announces his candldrey fora second term, Subject to the declsiow of the Republican Primaries. HM, PHILLIPS, hereby announces himsetf as Acaudidate for Representative 3%th District. Subject to the decision of the Republican Primaries, ROBERT STONE hereby announces nimself for reelection as Representative from the Jth District, Subject to the Republican Primaries, W.R. FALKINER hereby announces jhimselt Sa candidate for County Clerk, Subject to bhe Republican I'rimaries. E. M. COCKRELL vereby announces himself as & candldato fur Couny Commissloner, Putrd District, Subject to the Republican Primuries, y ee L, HL, GREEN WOOD hereby announces bimsel’ asa candidate for robate Judge, subject te the Kepubiican Primaries, —_———_. W. EF, SCIIOCH hereby announces bimsolf tsa candidaty for Probate Judge, subjecttu the Republican I’rimaries, A.M. HARVEY hereby announces himseil isa candidate for representative from the seth district, Subject to the Republican Piimaries. T. D HUMPILREY hereby anuounces Nimselt asacandidate for Conuty Attorney, bubject to the Kopublicun Frimaries. J. A, RAMSEY bere by aunouuces himself we candidate for County Superintendent of Public Insteu tions, Subjet to the Keprdlican Vrimartes, GEORGE HUNCE hereby announces hinyelf 19 & candidate for County Commisstoner from the Third distrit. Subject ty the Republican Primaries. . — = SCOTT KLESEY hereby annautices himself 13.0 candid tte for County Commissloner from the Third distrtet, Subjece lo the Republican Primaries. GEORGE CRISETMAN berely announced hin sel€ ns wa candidate for County Commiysioger from the Ihird district, dubject tothe Re- publican Primaries, FRANK FL, HOLFORD hereby annonnves hinscf ay a eundidaty for County Com- misslener from the Third disteiet. subject te the Republican Primaries, J, E, MALIIE Wo hereby announces hints If aso caludidatefor County Commissioner fiom the Third distetet, puvject to the Repub teas Primaries, H, WARD PAGE announces hinsell (as & | candidatefor Probate Judge, subject fo the Republican Prim irles AUTHUL J. MCARE announces himsett asa candidate for State denctor, Subject to tho Republican Primaries, OT. UE, Ut, REDEEM hereby anvounces hiniseil ay 4& cididate for Coroner, Subject to the Republican Irimaries, BEN JOHNSON hereby announces himself aaa candidate for sherif, subject tothe Repub Hcau Palmaries, Hours; sp.m.todpim, Hoth Phoues 179 O. A, Taylor, M, D,, Physician and Surgeon, 623, Kansas Avenue Hoth Phoues77¢ Calla Anewered Day and Night. Residence 1545 Yan Buren Street TOPEKASKAS. Dr. W. Roger Russell DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction ma Wail Pucne'iz4 TOPEKA, KANSAS Dr. Russell, the popular dentist, spent a few days in Leavenworth last week with his family. A. R. Jackson, organizer for the True Reformers, has returned from a trip to his home in Buxton, Ia. Mrs. Carter of Eskridge is in the city visiting her husband. Mr. George Williams of Pratt was in the city last week, the guest of Dr. E. Lee. Mr. Sidney Riley of Holton spent Sunday in the city visiting his uncle, Mr. W. W. Plumb. Mrs. Bell Smith has a five room house to rent, 1027 Kansas avenue. Miss Stella Slaughter left this week for Denver, Colo., where she will remain during the summer. Mr. Raymond Jamison left this week for Salina to visit his grandmother. and from there he will go to Colorado to spend several months We met Mr. Lyl Bailey at Muskogee. He is looking well and getting along fine and says he is very much impressed with that section of the country. Mr Sherman Trotter has removed his blacksmith shop to 114 Railroad street. Messrs. Walter Jones and A. W. Stone are now proprietors of the Capital Pharmacy, located at 310 Kansas avenue. These young men are progressive and deserve a good support. S. E. M'Carroll, who for past ten or twelve years has conducted a barbershop at 116 East Seventh Street, left one day last week for Trinidad Colo., where he has purchased a shop and will make his future home. He sold his Topeka business to R. L. Skearce with whom he had been associated for many years. Mr. Skearce has a host of friends, a good barber and will continue at the old stand. Mr. M'Carroll is a perfect gentleman in every sense the term implies, and whites and colored people regret to see "Mack" leave. He is a high degree Mason and Odd Fellow in whose councils he will be greatly missed. His family will join him in a few weeks. FINE EXHIBITION. The Y. M. C. A gave its yearly exhibition at the Masonic hall Monday evening to a crowd of nearly 400 people. This was one of the greatest fetes given by the organization. They have a fine orchestra of nine pieces under the leadership of Prof. Hezekiah Brown, which furnished music for the occasion. There were over twenty young men who participated in the field exercises which consisted of high jumping, turning sumersaults, pole vaulting, wrestling matches and other gymnastic exercises. One of the most exciting incidents was the basket ball game between ten young ladies. The entertainment was an entire success, and netted the association over $100. The Y. M. C. A. is a commendable organization and is doing much to strengthen the young men of this city. Parents should encourage their boys to take an interest in this work. Much credit is due Dr. Jackson, E. Ridiey and Fabian De Frantz NOTICE. NOTICE. The subscribers of Iola, Chanute, Coffeyville, Osawatomie, Pittsburg, Ft. Scott and other southern towns in Kansas will please prepare to pay their subscriptions to THE PLAIN DEALER as the representative will be in those towns soon. consisting of Coat and two pairs Knickerbocker Knee Pants. Ages 7 to 16 years, in grays, browns and mixtures. Staunch wearing, well tailored, all seams taped. The Palace AUERBACH & GUETTEL. CLOTHING CO. Samsreck consisting of Coa Knickerbocker Kn to 16 years, in g mixtures. Staun tailored, all seams t The Pa AUERBACH & GUETTEL. Will Sueed was up from Kansas City Sunday visiting his parents. Mrs. Georgia Waters of Chicago, Ille, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. L Garrett of Lowman Hill, and also friends in Excelsior Springs, Mo., returned home this week. ```markdown ``` Mr. John Armstrong, the popular merchant of Kansas City is visiting friends in Topeka. His place of business, which was burst out some time ago, will soon be remodeled and he will resume business as before. WANTED-Active colored ladies to sell toilet articles we manufacture especially for our race, the colored men and women of America. Free demonstration samples. Large profits. Write for exclusive territory THE BURTON TOILET GOODS Co., St. Joseph, Mich. THE RED CROSS The government has decided to throw open the American National Red Cross to general membership, and already application for enrollment are pouring in Under the plan every good American citizen man, woman or child-is eligible to membership. On application to Edward R. Johnstone, national registrar of the Red Cross, 341, War Department, Army and Navy Building, Washington D. C., the applicant's name will be enrolled, a badge of membership forwarded, and the Red Cross Bullet tin will be sent regularly for one year. Every candidate should forward one dollar with application, to cover enrollment fee and necessary expenses. Information relative to the organizing of Red Cross Circles will be forwarded by the National registrar upon request. Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Miss Addis, Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. BOYS' SUITS $3.00 Buys Boys' Wool CombinationSuits Coat and two pairs Knee Pants. Ages 7 in grays, browns and unch wearing, well ns taped. alace CLOTHING CO. Mrs. Ratley of Denver was called to our city last week to attend the funeral of her son in-law, George Bryant. Miss Mattie Sneel is collecting for THE PLAINDEALER. Kindly have your money ready, as she is likely to call on you any day. Mr. J. W. Wood, who has been ill for the past month with kidney and stomach trouble, is able to be out again. Baby Gertrude Bailey was burned to death Tuesday at the home of her parents on West B street. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the house and interment in Topeka cemetery. Let us sing of our great men too. "Cheer up Booker Washington," an up-to-date piece of sheet music, price 20 cents, stamps or silver. Apply to W. H. HUFF, Box 90, Athens, Ga. Miss Daisy Morgan of St. Joseph, formerly of Topeka, was married a few days ago to Mr. Oscar Burch of St. Joseph. Miss Morgan is a highly respected young lady, has considerable musical talent and is very popular in social circles. Mr. Burch is recommended as one of St. Joseph's brightest and most ambitious young men, is also a fine musician and is respected by all who know him. Their many friends wish them happiness and prosperity. Will be at home to their friends at 909 Pendleton street, St. Joseph. PLAY BALL. Sam Struthers, the big catcher seen on the Chicago Unions last season is now at home, and is talking of organizing an all-star team, provided the people will give him the proper support. If not, he will he will return to Chicago. We need a good team and Struthers will give it to us; so let's join hands and boost We must show our appreciation of our good ball players by endeavoring to keep them at home, as do the white people. Everybody, white and black, wants a good colored team to play in the absence of the regular league team, so let's keep Struthers, and have one. --- We wonder what is the matter with Dave Tipton and Ike Lambert The two did not attend the state convention. Ike Lambert was chairman of the committee on credentials and made a good speech Miss Willa Smith is greatly improved in health at this writing, and will leave sometime next week for Colorado Springs, where she will take a much needed rest, which will no doubt restore her shattered health She will be accompanied by her sister, Mrs Simon Jorden. NEIGHBORS BEST SICK BENEFIT. Canon City, Colo, Feb 24th, 1908 Mr. Ira G. Harris, President Neighbors of the Hearthstone, Kansas City, Mo. Dear Neighbor; I am indeed glad to learn of the great progress we are making in the West. I became a member of the Commonwealth and am more than pleased with the consolidation. The movement of today is towards centralization and consolidation in all lines both in the business and religious world. The move forward by the consolidation will undoubtedly result in an increased membership in the coming year. I have heard from some of the other members here and all seem well pleased with the consolidation. Any assistance I can be to you, you may command me. I am L. W. HARRIE, Pastor Mt. Olive Baptist Church. PUBLICATION NOTICE No.24,838 In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Louise Keele v4 Harrison R. Keele. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS: The State of Kansas to Harrison R. Keele, Greeting: You are hereby notified that an action was begun by the above plaintiff, Louise Keele, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, upon this, the 17th day of February, 1908, against you, in which said Louise Keele prays for divorcement from you; for the custody of your minor child, Harry Lewis Keele; for permanent alimony and for other equitable relief, and you are further notified that unless you appear and answer said petition on or before the 1st day of April, 1908, that all of the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly JETMORE AND JETMORE Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk Dist. Court. (DEAL) First published Feb'y 24st 190s. 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Population cf over 1000 bright, intelligent, colored citizens Bank, Cotton Gin Stores, Restaurants and Hotels Large colored In- | dustrial School (flalochee | Institute) already establish- ed OPPORTUNITIES for all lines of business. We have a LIBERAL PROPOSITION for reli able, trustworthy, honest Agents. Write today. Reeves Raelly Company Muskogee, Okla, LAWRENCE, KAS. Amour the sentura who are to graliate from Kansia Univernty thee spang are: Miss Lidie Mitchem of Atchison, Mr. Woodie Jacubs of Kaneat ity, Mr Alvin Bigham of Topeka, from the college depart’ mint; Cheles Harris of Topeka, Wendel Green of Kansas City, from the harmony department, There are several students who will com: plete their work during the summer session, The Palacean Girls’ Leagne met Miss Pertetla Penn, Situilty The club is eutying Tennyson's Myls ot the King. Lancelot and Elaine was the portion studied Saturday. The Warren street Baptist church is progressing greatly since the new mibeter, Rey. B. A. Smith, has tbeen here. Ie 1s now preparing for "a great revival, RC, Wassom and Uomer V, Wilburn went 1o Baldwin Saturday. Warren Street Baptist Sewing Circle met with Mrs Al.ce Mycrs Taet week aod is doing pool work, The Sunday Porte hadanen els lent prooraim Leet Pad sy, Mies Gertrude MoWi liam. war aguessor hone Thursday evening atasurprive birthday party given Dy Miss Pearl McWilliame at her residence, 1300 New Jetsey street. The guests first assembled at the home of Miss Bertie Ellia and at half puat eight nearly 15 coupler teok their departure for the Me- Wil..ris residence, Missa Gertrude was the recipient of many beautiful prevents. [he evening was spent informally. Geo, Wood and wife, ot Kanuas *City, Mo., will make Lawrence their future home, Tle Stewardess Loard of St, Luke A.M E, church met with Mra, Recd last Monday at 3p. m, The sierra Leune club met with Mre, Atdie White Tuesday after- noon 3t4 p.m, Gueate: Mesdaner Earl, stew ut and Davis, and Elde: Brown, ‘The neat meeting will bo with Mra Matte Bryant. Misses Etnel,Ida,Zeona aud Hat tie Ercoe ave confined to bed witl Ia gripye Mary Anua Copeland is much im proved and in new able to be up it ths hoa. The Carnayion Art club met with Mise Nellie Williams, at the resi- -dence of Mrx, Cura Yeager, Frida: afternoon. An hour was devote wo work after which a dainty thre course luncheon waa served, Guests were: Misses McNutt aud Miller, Mesdames U. C, James, Geo. King, Ifutee and A, Scott King. The next meeting willbe with Mra, S, Smith, Mra. Victoria Cloud {s president, J. W. Jackeon, of Winfield, wae the gu stof Rey. Smith and Mre. Hayter fr afew days this week, Mrs. Catric Hughes, of Topeka, was a visitor in Lawrence last week. Leroy Robbins sang at recital given by the students of the Fine Arts echocl at the University of Kansas Presiding Elder King hela his second quarterly meeting on March sth, He vave us a tine discourse Sunday morning, and Rey Christ. ian of St. James church preached in ‘the afternoon a powerful sermon, We hada glorious quarterly meets ing and fine reporta from all de» partments of the church. Mis, Lindsey Gregg wae a very charming hostess to the ladies of the Avthean Reading cla on Tuesday afternoon. Mixs Bertie Ellis, the gueat of the club, read a very inter. esting paper on tuberentosis, which wax highly appreciated, The club will meet with Mrs, Baker, Tucs- day, 3p. m Never before has an event been given in Lawrenes eoviety which aurpaseed that given by the « Double Seven’ girls. The ocewion was an ‘axking day” party, and the beaut iful home of Miss Jeinette Henson was opened to welcome the merry throng. Elaborate decorations of hearts, thowers and Cupide were lavishly used. In the receiving room nu chaira were to be nad as the wise little maids had placed sofa pillows to ba uxed in their stead. In the biek parlor a rather unique idea wan. beautiful cozy corner, tastefully decorated with flowera, utr nygy or heirts, and loug tapestry curtains, It afforded much amuse- ment, for it waa here the bashful maiden escorted her bachelor friend to ask the fatal question, Music for dancing was furnished by Mr. Theodore Copeland. Promptly at the dawn of the Sabbath an elab- orate three course luncheon wae served, after which the fourteen couples departed to await the next ‘asking day.” The hoetesses were the Misses Jeanctte Meneon, Marie Gverstreet, Ora Carter, Eva Frye, Birdie Brown, Cecyl Carter, Carrie Young, Orah Davis, Ida Es3o, Cora MeNutt, Bertie Ellis, Jeanette Frye, Beesie Juhngon and Maud Davis, VINITA. OKLA. We were pieased tu have the Hon, Nick Chiles of ‘Ture Puatnpeater with ue fora day; also J, 14, Chil- ders of Kansas City. Mrs. Bs Thompson has returned from Chetopa and Oswego, Kaus, M. A Sorrell spent rhe day at Wagoner Monday. Attorney J J. Jonea lett Tuesday evening for Guthne on a business trip. Miss Alta Walliams left Friday for Juplio, Mo, returning Sunday, Mrs. ES, Williams is on the sick list this . eek, Mrs. McCarroll made a flying trip to Coffeyville Tucsday evening, returning the next day Mra, Juhu Wilhama and aun visited a few days with friends ac Chetopa. Mr PY, Huftand family returned *alurday frum Sapulpa and are now located on their ranch three miles weet of the city, Mrs, Williara DBurker, William and Everett Muore and Hortense Vinley are numbered with th. eick, Ma and Mrs. W. Young are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mrs, A. Uutchinson and baby of Granby, Mu, are svinding a few weeka in the clty with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, D, Martin, Mrs, Young of Eufaula, Okla, is spending a few days with her son, MUSKOGEEBE. < ees ie Se DHNTISTRY i a All kinds of First- a ry Class Dentistry at ned REASONABLE = PRICED eer, “EA — Pl tg Gold Crowns, Porcelian i . ty Crowns, Bridge '.. ork pe and Porcelain Inlay 1... RR —_--- ia OPECIALTY Plates of all kinds. Rubber Alymium. Gold Ete, Dil i Lk Son”, o cor el aa aE Tay ey re og A WAGSsS 0 ae TiS ane Va a Va eee ee Be ina : eat < BP j ee YB ® ny (a ry 1G Sow pee: Z oe ae pee EG, SN a BPS ae a it a, | a SSSI ; io SS - ; ‘si Lg Se Five : YP AAS GL YY BANS -_ DR. L. M. BANKS Of the Chicago College of Dental Surgery Offices Brown Building, Room 1t Phone No 1196 MU KOGEE, . - - - - OKLA. WV. Yonug, on North Seccnd street, Mrs, A. Rider left for a visit with Dr. and Mra. Baskett of Ccfeyville. Mesdames E. Tucker and D., Martin spent Sunday at Cia emore with Mr KE. Austin, R. D. Blackwell and J, 1. Curry have opened a Srst clays cats in the east room of the Ventera building Mra. A, D Johnson is recovering from an attack of la prippe ‘The Ladtes' Exchange data lively business Suatuyday at the Wilhams grocery We are pleased to announce the formation of another club amoag the society ladies of our city | Subscribe for PLaAinpaaLER anc get the news OSAWATOMIE,. KANS. - The pastor, Rev, K. P. Bund, and officers of the A. M. E, church met in a church conference on Monday, Plans were discussed by those pres~ ent to raise money to build a parson age, which is badly needed at this place. By a vote of the majori.y a rally was fixed for May 31st. | The principal teature of the con- ference was the organization of Jour clubs cumposed of members ani friends of the church, The clubs ure aa follows: No, 3, Brow's Chapel club, Mra Sarah Jones, captain; Nu. 2, Sunflower club Mrs, Molle Stanley, captain; No 3, Loyal Labors club, Mrs, Peyton Turner, captain; No 1, Mrs Maud Chapman, captain, Each club was organized with fitteen members and each captain given the privilege to add asmany members as she chuuees ‘Lhe clubs will begin work a* oace to vee which one will raise ang repurt the largest ameunt of money at the close uf the contest, May Slat, PITTSBURG, KANS, Rev, Wyatt resigned ae pastor of Mt, Hebron Baptiss church Sonday night and wil! take a charge in Kan sas City this week. Mys. Michin of Chicago is visiting ing our city Tha OW Maids’ Conventior was a Grand success Mrs. G orve Redd ot Okrahoma Citvisun gisstot Mrs. J DP Alex- ander, the voung arvereres) folks will meet atthe home oe Wee) J Epoinger thie wee't to organize «social clah Mes J R Wilson entertained a few frienis Friday night. . Mra Nes! Pierce wes at bome on Tuesday evening in nonos of Mra George Redd ut Oxlanona City Mra J D Alcanader server hgh tea toa host of trends Mouday evening in honor of Mra teed Deand Mrs NB Ford will be at home Wednesday evening to a few trends Fred Howarit, sonof Me and Mra, ‘Tom Howard, passed away Sunday mornirg very suddenly Litule Evelyn Clayp ol is very ill Litie Vora Nord is convalescent. Misa Orpha Joacs made a flyme trip to Ciffeyviila Saturday to meet her si ter, Miss L'vze Jona, WATKIN’S NationalBank Lawrence, Kansas. Capital $100,000, Surplus and Profits $50,000 YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED, W.P. GREENE, LAWYER, Practice in all—Business Attended With Care and Pr mptuess, 4t9 Kansas Ave, - TOPEKA, Vernon in New York. The Hon. W. T. Vernon, registrar of the United States treasury,spoke at the Bethel A. M. E. o1uroh, in New York City,Dr. R, C. Ransom, pistor on tle evening of February 27th, aubject, ‘Lhe Negro in Anerica,” The church was filled to over. flowing with an enthusiastic crowd, who frequently broke into vigrous applause as the Rogistrar rounded hia eloquent peaiods. Seated on the platform were Gov. P, B. 8, Pinchback, Attorney J. Douglass Wetmore, Dr. H. B. Parks, R. D.Scingon and Attorneya Frazter and Curtis. At the donclusion of his speech the Registrar was given an ovation by the pecple who pressed forward to meet him. Un the following day he was the guest at a dinner party given by Attorney A. C. Cowan and wife, where he met a number of the prominent people of New York and Brooklyn. Later in the evening a banquet was tendered him atthe Marshall Ilotel,the Hon, Chas. W. Anderson acting a8 tuastmiascter, Among those who responded tu toasts were Messrs. J. Douglass Wetmore, Gil- christ Stewart, James Carts, Fred. Moore, P, A. Peston, Dr. It, B. Parks and Kev. R, C. Ransom. HORION, KANSAS, Tha weekly meeting of the Baptiss Aid was held at the home of Mra. U. B. Brooks, opening with song and prayer; roll called each lady responded with a quotation from Shylock. General business was transacted. After which two houra was devoted preparing club colors white and blue. The ladies were served to pressed chicken, hot bis- cuite, coffee butter and pickles. Mrs. James Gandy is on the sick list. Reve D. G. Cole will spend two weeks athis home in Huntington, Kansas. Mr. Tip Brooks and Miss Roxey Woodson made a flying trip to ot, Joseph, Mo., was married and re~ turned to their pretty home on Francis St, Many congratulations to Mr. and Mrs Brooks. Friends were glad to see Mra, 8. Foster out again after a long spell of illness. Rev A W Nix preached an able sermon Sunday night Rev Nix is doing a grand work in Horton He ja lifting as he climbs The George Washington supper given by the ladies of the Baptist Aid at the Masonic Hall was a grand success in every way ‘Lhe hall was beautifully decorated in national colors ‘The Japanese table covers attracted much attention The la- dies wore Easter Aprons The white ladies apoke many words of encour- azement The program rendered by the children was londly applauded The society was well pleased with the proceeds. PARSON, KANSAS. Mrs, T. R, Hogan entertained at her home, 1530 Clark Ave.,in hone or of Rev. Brooks snd wile, M. C. Mohammed, Mr. and Mrs. Wilsun, and Ray and Ray Mr, LeeRoy Hogan and Mr. Chas, French's skating rink is now open and js having fine success. Miess Lucy HWolmea of Clay Cen= ter had a recital at the A. M, KE, Church of this city and the evening was highly appreciated, The Steward Board of the A. M. E.Caurch is at work and doing meely, The recent Quarterly meet: ing they turned Iu $15.85 Mrs 2, Ro Mogan, owing to her important business, had to resign churchman and Mrs, Walter Glast is now churchman Rev Brooks fe doing grand work here and is paying off cld debts that Rev, Sage lett, Church isina bet- ter spiritual condition than it has been tor years HIAWATHA, LANSAS Mrs Tom Recce, died at her home in Fairview, Kansas, Tuesday. Feb 25th, after a lingering ilness of tu- berculosis, The funeral was held in Sabetha, Thuasday afternoon. Rev John Allen, pastor of the A M E Church of Iiawatha officiating Mre Geo Brown, Mrs Roscoe Cal- vin, Rev and Mrs John Allen and Misecs Viola and Sfaty Allen at tended the funeral of Mrs Tom Reece Thursday Mrs Allie Buckner of Mindea, Neb, and Miss Gay Smith of Ba. betha, were the guests of Mrs John Allen Friday ond Saturday The members of the A M E Church gaae a Neck-tie Social Fri- day night, which was quite a success. Rev and Mrs Qeo Bowera have moved into the Raptist parsonage Rev Bowers was recently called ae pastor of the church Revival meeting began at tho Baptist church Sunday night, Rev, D.8, Topp and family left last week for thair home in Ossawa- tomla They stopped off in Atchi- son to attend the Ministers and Deacons Union, Rev Topp being a member of the Executive Hoard Rev Richey preached Tuesday night The sermon was one filled with pint Mr John Flemming of Horton was inthe city last Wednesday as a delegate to the Republican Con- vention Mrs Davis of Sabetha was in the city Thursday and Friday looking fo a location STERLING, KANSAS Revival meeting closed Sunday night, Rev. Etta Scott, of Kansas City has been preaching and has done glorious work. She is a_ fine epeaker and can't be praised too much, The measles and children are hav- ing a time. LEAVENWORTH. KANSAS. The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Chism, who died Feb 22d, was held at Bethel A.M. E, Church, Mrs Chism was a chartered member of the Benevolent Ladge. Miss Laura Chism wishes to ex press her thanks and gratitude to the members of the Lodge and aleo to the many friends for their kind. ness and sympathy, during her late bereavement in the loss of her moth er, Elizabeth Chism. Rev, J. Wilson, our Presi¢ing El cr, held our second quarterly mect ing onthe Ist, which was quite a sticcess beth spiritually end finan- cially $107.00 more was raised this quarter then last. Mrs, Rachel Tay!or, ot Atchison, is in the city. Mrs, Harriett Henderson, an old resident of Leavenworth, died at her home; 41g Ottawa &t. Feb, 25th Lawyer T. W. Bell and Mr. 1 Uright, were in Topeka Tuesday, attending the meeting of the Pio- gressive League, Weare pained to announce the serious j}lneas of Mrs. Martha Glass. The Ladies N. U. G., Club will meet with Mrs, T, W. Bell this week. Rev. J, A. Gregg has started a series of meetings at his church on Kiowa St. We wish him much suc: cess. Mrs. B, F, Sharp, Cor, Thornton & Garland Bt. WEIR CIVY, KAS, Tho people in and around Wier missed many chickens and a Negro wae suepected, but on the 28th ult, three white men and a woman who live about two miles north of Weir were arrested just before day, with #0 chickens in a sack and 285 at the house, The Weir day echool 16 doing finely and Prof, King, Mies Maude L, Mosley assietant, is now making great preparation for the closing exercises in May. Frank Williams, who was hurt in the J. HW. Bennett shaft, was not injured internally, a8 was at Gret suppoeed After the accident the partner thathe brought here with him took everythiog they had, in the mincs and out, and left him on the mercy of the people. Mra Mary Godley eatered nuit Feb. 23nd fur a divorce from her husband, Joc Godley. We hear he isin Coffeyville and he will take notice. Rev. A, Dillard went to Girard on the 7th and preached at the A M KE church all day on the sth, Rev. Anderson returned on the 9th from Parsons. He was to have baptized 20 converts on the #th but he waa disappointed by the rain and the baptizing, was put off until come time farther on, Mrs ‘I. Duee was taken very rick on the Sth and is not much better atthis writing. John Luckeis is aleo very ill and ie unable to move himself; the Maeons have put him under J, 8, Sanders’s care as nuree Rev J, D. Barrow, who is doing evangelist work in this A M E dirs trict, goes from here to Tola. Miva Florence Mycis, of Chero. kee, visited the day school on the 6th, preparing to make c usic for the closing of the schoolin May. | Robert Harvey waa accidentally shot and killed the morning of the 9th, by the dishargeof a yun be= longing to James Hanes, which in some way fell to the floor. When Mr, Hanes saw that his friend was hit he grabbed him up, and ic ie said that the young man, who was between 20 and 22 yeara of age, died in hisarms. Mr, Hanes came here from Kentuckey about a year ago and 1s about 30 years of age. ST, PAUL, MINN. Mrs Ida V. Mosley, trained nurse of Kanais City, who has been visit» ing in St. Paul the past winter, was marricd in Omaha on Saturday, to Luther Hudson, They will eave ina few days forSt Paul, where they expect tu make their home. LYONS. KANSAS. Mra, Samuel ‘Laylor entertained thitty guests att Ler comtortable home on Lihs avenue, Lyona, Kan, ‘Inesday, I'cb, 18, 1908. Upon thar arrival the guests pereated Mis, ‘Taylor ith a beautiful puugquet of American Heauty roses, ‘Lhe out of town guests were from Iutehine fun and Steiling. ‘Lhey were served with fiiut frappe from a cosy corner benutifily deeorted with ferns and aimilas, after which they were invited to the dining 1vom where they were rtrved to a three-course dinner, which comprised all the deheacies ef the sea son. ‘The afternoon was spent in con- sersation and a number of the Iidies hat their fortune told, ‘Ihe time of de- jatture came all tuo soon and the guests departed, wislaug Mrs, ‘Taylor many hippy returns of the day, Mi. GS, Curry hits resigned ‘his pose tion ith & G, Puterbangh & Co. and has gone to Tacomt, Wah, We wish him well, but wish him back more, Mra. BLM. Crowe and son of Divene port, Iowa, and Mra. J, 1, Vife and ine fant diughter of Hutchinson, Kan, woe guests of Mra, Samuel Saylor and fam ily. “Miss Jesele Mason has been entertain- ing a ease of It piippe but fs improving now. Mr, Jess Walker his “moving day” quile often here of late, Mr. Andy Vaughn sold one of his thor- ougubred Jersey cows for a profitable sum Jast weck. GARNETT. KANSAS. Rev, GC. Clark preached at the Bap- tst church Inst Sunday and they report a good time, Rey. 11, W, King helt his second quire ferly meeting Inst Sunday and he re- ports a good time, Rev. K.P, Bond has just closed is revival meeting in whieh ten souls were blessed. The penplo say that Rey, Bond fs nll right ond they like him ‘here, The Baptist church has called Rev. a. C, Clark, The A. M. Ui. church fs In a pond con- dition under the leadership of Rev. 1%. Y, Bond. Rev, Rond is talking up his rally for the fifth murday in May at Oanwatomie, at which tine he ho es to raise $200, Everybody oucht to read the Plaine dealer, SPRING GILL, KANSAS, Rev, Clayton of Ottawa filled tus pul- pit at the Baptist church bnuuny afght. Gilbert Cohnson and . mas Oampbetl have returned from CKMahoma after a two weeks ates Mrs, Alma Carter entertained In honor of Mise Anna Iaworth of Kensas City Sunday last. Do it Now If you haven’t a good sick and accident insurance, write to the Commonwealth Life Association for particulars of their com- bined life, accident and sick benefits. Ask for their booklet, “1900 Pleased Policy Holders.” The only big Fraternal Order admitting both races on an equality. Benefits paid anywhere in America. Big commissions paid to reliable men and women for securing new members anywhere in the West. A special dis- pensation is now open for members insuring. Address, for full particulars, Commonwealth Life Association, Denver, Colo, WHAT THE PASTOR OF ZION BAPTIST SAYS. Denver, Colo., October 30, 1907. Commonwealth Life, Denver, Colorado. Gentlemen: Your promptness and liberality in paying your claims for sick. ness, accident and death caused me to hunt you up when I was zalled te Denver, as I wanted to carry a thoroughly reliable sick benefit, and that is what you have, I can conscientiously recommend you in preference to any similar concern, No one can make a mistake in becoming a member. Yours respectfully, A, E, REYNOoLps, Pastor Zion Baptist Church. Anna Cotiom, Magsie Worling, Bravte Palmer attended quarterly meeting at Hilledate Sunday. ‘Mra, Willis Brady’s sister, whor ene hasn't seen for twenty years, fe visiting from St, Louis, There's a Jaughing, crowing bos at *he llome of }v, and Mrs. Clint Johneon. This is a prosperous littl: town, Pro- perty cheap. Can raise everything. More probe from cities should buy here and live independent. Aunt Sophia Patillar ‘nas recovered from her recent illness, Mrs. Gilbert Johnson entertained at an elaborate six o'clock inner, Those preeent were Miss Maud Walls and John Lancet of Paola, Chas. Sayeres of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Mag,io Worling, George Carter of Evanaville, Ind., vis- ited his brother, John Carter, a few days. Mrs. Violet Sayera fs victting in Chi- cago, TORT SCOTT. KANSAS. Mr. Stephen Green is on the sick list. sicia Tensley, who has been sick for some time, is no better. Mra, J. T. Rossen is able to be up after being confined to her room two weeks with Ia gripne. ‘The four-year-old son of AM. tee Fou: was burned eo badly tha, 2 cand in * few hours afterward, The mosked progra:t givcu ander the direction of Me damea Seales and John- son at the Pitts Chapel M, F church was a decided success in every yay, ‘The remains of tex, Vergil Pursley were Interred Ka'uruas evening al 2 o'clock, Mra, Maggie Hill, over elehty yenra of age, was burned to death in a fire which totally destroyed the fise-room house of her son-in liw, Mr. Green Alres, five milea southwest of the city. Aires and his wife were attending the funeral of Rev, V. Purstev and left the woman to tahe care of the place duiing their ab gence, Rev, Win, McCray, pastor of CoM. Te church, #1 very i wile pneumonia, We hope for Rev, MeCrav's recovery. for he fs gieatly missed throughaut the eom- munity, Rev, J, I. Didlev, pastor of Mt. Zion church, and Rev. MT, Jones, pastor of Shiloh chureh. attended distriet Lonard mecting at Taoh, Kan, the 20th and Qlat, Mra, BB. Cohran, president of Mt. Zion mission circle, and Misa Nellie Owens, (elee tte for Shiloh mission, atterded the meeting. A few Sundays ago Mra, 1. unk: houser entertained the fowwing to a four-course dinner In honor of her ret bev, Te T, Lacheta Q1at birthday: Me, and Mra. R. T Locke, Mr. and Mrs, Robt. Dodson, Mr, and Mra J, T Rosson, Misa Mattle Periv, Mra. Tdi Welsch of axe ter, Kan, Mr, David Momming, Jr, Mr and Mrs. b, C. Poynter ant ¢hildren, Roy and Merrill Dodsan, The remains of Mr, Varia Bramblett were brought here from Denver. Col, and Jild to rest the 2d inst, Mr, Rramb- lott was reared in Tort Scott nud well Anown here, tut for ten or twelve yearn he had made Lis hone in Denver, Te leaves a wife and three sisters, two brothers and other relatives to mourn his departure, The funciat sorvicea were conducted by the pastor, Rev MS, Tones, at Shiloh Raptict church Sunday aftornoon of the 24, of which Mr. Bramb- lett. a brother af the deceased, fs a mom ber, Kamuel Tavings, an yoang main of 31 yeara, died the night of the 1Sth at an uptawn barber shop, where he was cme ployed as porter, Te had been ailing for rome the and turd complained of not feeling wall twa or three days hee foro he died, On the nizht of his death jie wae seized with a coughing spell which develor d into hemorrhage of the tung, A phystefin was hastily sums moned but by the time he arrived the yeung man's life had nearly espleed: The remains were removed ta the Good. lander undertaking rooms where they were prepared for Durlit. The funeral was held from the A. M Th church Tuers diy afternoon, the 18th, at 2 o'clock, Rev, J, Ya Pastor of Mt, Zion Naptist church conducted the services, Mr, Frank Raglin departed thle life a Se SSE Tew re gemrer ew Tob, Oth after a lingering illness of six months. He eame to this city ane vear ago Inet November fram Wainego, Kan, With his wife and six children he de- cided to make Fort Scott his permanent home. He folned Shilon Baptist church in a short thme after coming here and ever proved himeetf to be n faltful and consistont Christian, [n_ all hia rikness and suffering he thanked the Lord that ft was no worse, Brother and Sister Reelin gained n number of filends in the short time they had been with us, - Tut he fs gone and our 1099 fs heaven's gain. ‘The community extends heartfelt sympathy to Sister Ragln and the fatherless children, The funeral was held the afterroon of the 1th at Shitob churcn of which the deceased was a faithful member, Rev. M. S. Jones con: ducting the services, Remains were Inid to rest In Evergreen cemetery. | LINCOLN INSTITUTE. } It is interesting to note that nithough it is now late in the regular scolastic year, Uhere is still a steady stream of students entering the various depart. ments of Lincoln Institute. Among re- cent arrivals are Mics Maude Moore of Redford, fowa, Mr, Jease Lewis of Okla- homa, and othera, Many students, teachers and others fnterested in self-improvement, marticu- late at this season of the scar because of the institute summer school, one of the most practical in the country, from both hterary and industrial points of view. By means of a sufficient number of years’ attendance in the summer sehndl one fa able to accure diplomas of the sume value and nature as those given upon graduation from the regular course. ‘Thus does Lincaln Institute very effectisely approximate continuous ses- sian, mong those who were graduated $n 1907 by altendince upon the summer school were Professor Willitm dacabs of Richmant, Mo. Vrofeeser George Verry of Guthrie, OMt, and Miss Benora Line of Curreliten, Mo, Lincaln Diy was appropriately ob- served hy the institution on Wednesday, Vebruery 12. The excellent prograin was ziven hv the senior clisa, Ainong ora tions that received and merited applause were, “Lincoln, the Stitesman,” Victor Collins; “Lincoln as Nducater of Yopus Jer Sentiment” Zinobia Fichson, “The Sorority,” a new organization of sonng ladica from (ae hisher normal lisser, corivepomding ¢o the fraternity among the young men, give its first annual banquet an Triday, lebruary. 21st, in honor of Dr, and Mr DB. Ty. Mien. 2irs, Allen waa beautifully gowned in a Persiim cation of lemon vchow silk crepe de chine. cream lace timmings, ‘Ihe dining hall was taste- fully decorated In the Sorority colors, Itich and cardinal red; the toasts were witive and to the point, ‘The subjects ad follows: “Presilente Address, Mies Zenoliy Fichsons “Saap Your, Miss Mena Willkumas “Pho Tiaternity,” Misa Ledley Vord; “Our Prenient.” Miss Mary Whittaker; , The reponse ly Dr. Allen was fill of good cheer for ‘the young preple who had plinned such a delight: ful evening; aad was very highly ap. tected by all of them, The full course menu Wis diatily prepired and served under the shallfut management of the department of domostio ecience, ‘The second term examinations constl- inte the class raum work for the week luginning Melnuary 2; the thi and lixt term of the regulir school your ber ging an the following Monday; and pre- parations for commencement will soon be in full blast. CHERRYVALE, KANSAS. Subjects Resolved, That gimbling ts a preiter evil (hin intemperance, Mr. Piesident, Hon, Judges, Ladies and Gentlemens J, the negative, will en deayor to press a fow facts upon your mind and alsu to show the greateat evil fo mankind, ‘The minds of the people of Cherry sale and other cities are being agitated over the temperance question, and earnest ef: firta ate being put forth to prohibit the sale of epiritous liquors; and we heastily favor this effort for the prohibi- tion of the liquor traffic, for many rea- sous, YVirst, intemperance Is one of the Mee ee eee ee: gate Des Meee Nae ees ME puity, It undermines the sery foun la tion of civil nordety. It unfits the citi ven for the proper discharge of his day either In private or public life, Intem- perance Is the most effective agent ta {ling the courte with criminal cases and the Jails and prisons with convicts, Intemperance tends to produce an indi+ gent class, an unemployed class, an igs herant class—the greatcst focs of society and republican inetitutions What if the laws of worldly society permitted a man to drink intoxicating quors— does that make drinking aught? — If strong drinks be not expclient, helpful, promotive ef Luman good, no custom of vociety or law of the land can annke it light “to ue it. If it does uot edify, Innld up, strengthen; if it, rather, tears down, weakens and degrades body, mind and soul, how could the workliy manners of the age, the laws of ungodly society, justify our use of Infovicante? The gratification of the apretite tegardiess of the right, (he happiness and the well being of others can not be Justified by the laws of nature or of society, Of all the meanly, selfich creatmes in the world that secks his own, the drinker is the meanest, ‘The man whe knows the awful ruin wrought by attong dink, and regardless of the results of his own intemperite labite on others persists. in gratifying. his bestinl appetite, ling fost all manly principles fiom his soul, ‘The drunkard techs his owny the tippler secks his owns the social drinker seks his owns every tlave of the duink habit secks his own, He f< oblivious to the rights, the happt- teas, the honour the comfort of his nelah: boas and fellow citizens. ‘The dhinking man, the beer dunker. wine drinker, whishy dilnker, «te, is the most selfish sinner in the world He never thinks of fhe welfare of othaa in his degraded and degniding last Did ever the anloon hopes the Mower. the wiishy distiller think of scching the pond of others in Lis devilish Itisiness? Tle may say it te awful Int God hasten the day” when the fiw will dechie it a crime and not thusiness! It isa shame (int the trat- fie «houkt be called business, ‘Ihe marr in the Knoe business, coal, book, or tlothing business gives lis customert a vod wl fair equivalent for their money and in his business he may Keck their stunt, Init the aaloon keeper who gives hia heer or wine or whisky ta a oman for hi< money ia not in a tizhteous hued nese, He ix deahng out death to others fo his own profit, Tutemperance is evil. it is the idolatiy of appetite. AN ine tovicants nie affcied ta a iideons iol - the DRINK ABIN. To drink wine, beer, whisky ia not only unchrictian but henthenish, ‘the young man or vaeung Woman who indulges in the social glaee is offering worship at the shrine of the most hideous, unclean, dcbasing idaratry that ig cursing humanity, Tren ff it he the custom of the wohl, ft is morally and retigioustly na filthy, unelean, bir. barons erine, $id the yond hook sive ‘Thou must touch not, taste not, handic not, the unclean thing. Rut intemperance is so strong ani such a grevt evil that fnsteud of traffic decreasing, it is inereasing, Now for an Mustrations Jn 1840 only four gallons per capita wae need, hut it haa increased Fe until thivty one gallons per capita are wel, Millions of dollira are spent annually for this poisan But | thee duesn't cay anything alout the heart- aches, the desolate homes the orphans the widows, the Jost mainland and wa manhood, the blighted child life and the continual wail of ageny that follaws fu (he wake af the destraver These can not be measured by stathtles—they lift up a lon, continiwit and pathetic wrotest nzainst the legisiation and continuance of this awful traffic SPRINGTILCLD, MISSOURI. ‘Ihe weekly meting of the Dunbar Pleasant Hour club was held Miday last at the residence of Mra, Stemmons og Sherwan atrect. ‘Ihe prevatence of grip reduced the offecern’ aticndinse, but tlicir chairs were filled from the mem- bers of the floor, Those present were Rolin, Wilburn, Yoachum, Abernathy, Cobh, Clire, Andrews, Straugliter, Simth Willams, Stemmons, Cobh, Yoachum, Wilburn, Hawkins, ‘The entertainment committee announced that it was prepar- ing, in what shape of entertainment for the near future, either a Juvenile enter- talnment or progreseiye cucher, Routine business being transacted, the remainder of the evening wae avert in the whit chamtez, afier stien refreshments were served, Next meeting at Misa Naom, Sweith's 1005 Sherman street, Mre dames Hardrick $3 enjoying a celightful vieit in St, Louis ‘among friends, Mr, and Mra, Ed Withurn of 909 SontL Grant street are repiiring, remodeling ant beautifying their home, In the gro: cory Hine thelr buriness is quite eshinz, Quite a number antleipate speeding ‘Thureday evening at the Grind ‘here watnesalng the play Madam sues. ft even though foe buleout were ate an} §2.50, Taneral_ services were held over the remus of Mra. Marbee Saturday after. hoon at Washington Avenue “Maptist chiseh, Toe four year-oll dauchter of Thos Everett died of pneumonia and was {1 terme f Sunday afternoon, NOTICL—All aubscribere wn do not receive the paper will favor us by calling on the postmaster to as: certain the reason why, and lettnz us know, ALL KINDS OF COAL AT The Jackson-Walker Coal & Material Co., Topeka Coaling Station, 807 KANSAS AVE., Satisfaction Guaranteed. Phones, Ind, 550 CHAS. J. SMITH, Bell 555 CITY MANAGER. Buy One Sack of Our Pertection Flour On Our Say So, Then Let The Flour Decide What You Buy Next Time. The %aw Milling Co., TOPEKA KAN SS ee TOPEKA FISH 483 OYSTER MARKET Wholesale and Retail, D.WOOLFeee vseseceeessPROPRIETOR. 2 Ss = 33 3 N PI, = 10: ti = YY } _ ee cS a ee = Ph 7 Aes Wy es = 1889. 2 ~ ye . e Fish, Oysters and Game, Ship to All Points on Short Notice TOPEKA, cosceceeees bee cteteeeees teee veee JKANSAS. ee ; FRED, M. STONESTREET GEO, W, HAMILTON | Ghe } Stonestreet & Hamilton Co., 1 leer Undertakers GAS ] Locka! ——ANp— Ra al eee ee), Emba . | ee Aes balmers We Carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking Goods in the state, We never sleep. Three Licened Embalmers in attendance. Bot ' PHONES 52. COR 7TH AND QUINCY STS. The Negro in Politics A graphic political history of the Negro in the United States has becn presented in an engraving just issued, entitled, ‘Colored Congressmen.” Alabama sent three colored men to Congress; Florida sent one; Georgia, one; Mississippi sént two to the Senate and one to the House of Representatives; Louisiana and Virginia sent one each; North Carolina sent four, and South Carolina heads the list by sending eight. This engraving contains excellent portraits of these twenty-two representatives of the race, the date of their service and the Congress in which they served. It is sold by The Colored American Novelty Company, of Washing- ton, D, C., and is not only unique and attractive in appearance, but -hows graphically the political status of the Negro. Sent byMail Reccip of $1.00 WHEN IN BOLEY Aan Dove target to stop at The Commercial Hotel, Whore you will tind Finer Chas AcComsouatioss Everything First Clare and Up to Date. Mu, F, B, Berry and Vaughters, Prope. The Coffee Cafe FOR aa Ladies and Gentlemen. ROLLINS & EGGELSTON, PROPRIETORS, 121 S, Second St, GUTHRIE, OKLA ils the Thivleen Cab George Walker, the Gueat Actor, |, Lands on Jim Crowism. the Ifirlem Casino tits evening, the 13th of February, 10S, at which thme tep- tesentatives of the Ithiew iace, the {taban race, and the dish ace will speak on the suvzect, “1s Race Prejudice a Mum of Superstition.” I also notice that a ptodamation of emancipation will be presented to cach diner, the pur: pat of Which is to emunipite him from all tice trejudice and superstition. In view of the tact that fam a member of a ttce against whont thie is more race prefdice and discrimination than any other race in the United Stites, T hive thought perhaps a few remiuks from me misht val the attention of the ‘Thirteen Club to a few facts which In the fmture nay chiim a part ot their considera: tien, You hive all probably ‘eaid and read About Williams and Waker, and, if yoo aie not personally you may be impor semilly aequumted with “George W. Walker of the team) oot Williuma and Walker, hence, To ant net allegether a stinger to you, Tam frank to confes< that Lam avery euperstitious individwil In fact, Fo have been toht and [ believe it to be tine, that my tace is the mest superstitions of atl the races of nuinbkind on the face of the globe. and, being a full: fledged member of the Ethiopiin race, or pers haps you would save the Negro race, son eve Dean not itelp but be a superstl fine individual, Now, for the sake of aceatacy, While Tan actor and Tuy ne pretences do being ao xcholar, TI shall tihe the liberty fo call attention to the evict meaning of the word, supersti- tien, aceonding to Webster's dictionary, Webster siya, cuperstition moans: “An exclisive exactness of sizer in telizion,” V have been fold and beheve it to be tite. that the Uthiepian ance, being the nist superstitions at ull races, was the fust to found civilization on the banks of the river Nile, thousands, or, perhaps, mitlons of veata age. Some one his said, that all civilization rests upon ie. hisions conception, ‘Lhe mote relizious the aces have been from an ethical and Psychological point of view, the more superstitioua, AO great authori{y on compuitise civilization — somewhere alates in his writings, Ghat civilization wra founded this way: The savage Af: rivan, the black man. sanding on all in \fiiea among his tribe cried out. Oh! and all the savages around him bung superstitions were amazed at the ex- pression and sought to find out the cance of the outhurst of their kinsman. The sfory aunas that the Afiiean who eriad out, Olt was unable to exphin to his fellows the cause which moved him, aad fram that day to this, civilized man ‘has hoon seeking to find out the unknown. Now, accouding to this story, enee sue perstition is done away wilh, then civil ization comes ta a standstill Aa for tace prejudice T hive only tis to say. Waving been born in the’ town of Lawrence in the state of bleodins Wansas, it was my good fortune ul 0? ny early life to be associated with winte dukken who had never been trained te ook at tle complesion of tne humin shin with suspicion, Cerefae 1 an truthfully say. that they tad no tae an color projudies, against we, And as aecluld Foptiyed with white childien ant Was treated suerely as n ald and treat. ed other chilhen aa culdien usnilly treated each ofner, We plaved and fiol. ihed about the town of Dawience tre gether and that was alt there wie to it, Musing left Lawrence at very early age to sek my fame and fortune fn tie woill—F have gained a little fame of Which Tam not ashamed, Int) fortins has not yet come my way, it has heon my lot not only to meet but Ihave bid to bultle agrinst a prejudue ralled rice megudice, This prejmlice To have not found to be a superstition at all, Unt a misconception of the truth, for rit Iuinamity is one and the same, Gentlemen, allow ine to ask yor a eather pointed question, Is it the main object of the ‘Murten Club to em weipate men fiom race prejudice or not? It eeoms so strange that a body of learn] men should overlook a race in the .mor- ivan republic against whom there is so mah race prejudice, f can net persuade myself to believe that the ‘thirteen Club would fitention- ally overlook a race problem so larse, so dangerous, and so perplexing aa the Inoblem of the VfroeAmerkan race 4s nat to be, Gentlemen, please explain how it came fo pars, that your Icarned souety failed fo invite a representative of my race tu speak at your dinned, In it posable thit you have members who are seching to emancipate themselves from auperstition, ant yet they fail to be broad enough to ask amin of Afiican blood in his veins to be present and to take pat in sour dehberations? A direct answer lo this question will not anly be gralifying to me personally, but fiom my knowled @ of many fait- prifenchead .reacd cansreepamantees wloata ancacd Pilert race, We seek to be natural. We are full of life and vigor, because, we are touched with a religious fervor whic tests upon superstition, Please do not seek to destroy this natural quality in us by telling us to emancipate ourselves from supiistition, but seek to emanel- pate all mankind from race prejudice which Is ue to a lach of proper training and not from superstition, Willfams and Walker wish to make People happy, and the one way to do this is tu be yours self and be natuial, ‘This we are seek+ ing to do on and off the stage. With the best wishes that your society may avccomlish a great work for tne whole race and not for a few, believe me to be, Most reste tly yours, GLO. W. WALKER, CHERRYVALE, KANSAS. Subject: Resolved, That gambling hk a greater evil than intemperance, Mr. President, llon. Judges, Ladies and Gentlemens J, the negative, will ens deavor to press a few facts upon your mind and also to show the greatest evil to mankind, ‘Lhe minds of the people of Cherry vale and otner cities are being agitated over the temperance question, aml carnest ef- forts me being put forth to prohibit the sale of spititous liquors; and we heartily favor this effort for the prohibi- tion of the liquor Lraffie, for many rea- sons. Lirst, intemperance is one of the giealest evils to national life and pros- petity, It undermines the very founda: tion of civil avviety. It unfits the citl- zen for the proper discharge of his duty cither in private or public life. Intem+ perance fs the most effective agent in Hlling the counts with cuiminal cases and the jails and prisons wath convicta, Intemperane tends to produce an indi+ gent class, an unemployed clise, an ige notant cliss—the greatest foes of society and republican institutions, What af the laws of worldly sucicty pennitted a man to drink intovieating Iiquors = dees that) make dhinking right? If strong drinks be not expediunt, helpfyl, promotive of human good, no custom ot suciety or law of the land can make it light to use it. If it does not cdify, buuld up, strengthens if it, rather, tears down, weakens and degrades body, mind and soul, how could the worldly manuers of the age, the laws of ungodly society, justify our use of intoxicants? The ratification of the apnesite regardless of the rights, the happiness and the well heing of others can not be justified by the laws of nature or of society, Of all the meanly, selfish creatures in the workl that seeks hia own, the duinker is the meanest, The man who knows the awful ruin wrought by strong drink, and regardless of the results of his own intemperate habits on others persists in gratifying his bestial appetite, has lost all manly principles from his soul, The drunkard sechs his own; the tippler secha his own; the social drinker souks his own; every tlave of the diink ‘habit seeks his own, Ne is oblivious to the rights, the happi- ess, the honor, the comfort of his neigh- | hors and fellow citizens, ‘Ihe diinking man, the beer drinker, wine drinker, Whisky diinker, ete, is the most selfish sinner in the workl, MWe never tainks of the welfare of others in) his degraded and degrading bast, Did ever the sioan hecqers the Diewer. (he woisky distiller think of scchang the youd of others in has devilish business’ He nay say it ia awful but Ged hasten the day) when the Taw wall dechie it a qime aml not wobosiness' It iy a shame that the traf: ft sheubd be called Business. ‘the aan in fhe sie business, coal, book, or Aothing Inemess vives his customer a ged and fur equivalent for their meney nl in his business he may cook their good, Dnt the stloon keeper who gives his lwor or wine or whisky to aman for his money is net ina sizhteous busi- ness, He is dealing out death to others for his own profit. Intemporance is evil, itis the iMolatiy of appetite. AIL ine toxicants aie affered to a ideous idol the DRINK HABIT, To drink wine, twor, whisky is not only unchiistim bat heathenish, ‘The young man or voung woman who indulges in the socinl glass ta offering worship at the shrine of the most hideous, unclean, debasing idoratry that §s cursing: humanity. Hven if it ho the custom of tne workd, it is morally and seligionsly a filthy, undean, bare Lavena etime, And the goad book says, Thou must touch not, taste not. hindle net. the undean thing, But intemperance is sa strong ant suche a great evil that instowl of traffle decreasing, it is inereasing, Now for an (Mustintion: Tn 1880 only four gillons yer capita was nsed, but it has incensed ey uli thinty-one gallons per capita are used, Millions of dollars me spent annually for this poison, But that doesn’t say anything about the heart- aches, fhe desolate lomes, the orphans, the wihlows, the lost manhood and woe manhood, the blighted child Jife and the continua) wail of agony that follows in the wake of the destroyer, ‘These ean not be menaured by statistics- they itt up a loud, continual and pathetic protest against the legislation and continuance af tha aula) traffic. NOTICR—AIl subscribera wno do hot receive the paper will favor us by calling on tha” postmaster to as certain the reason why, and Jetting us know, “Cheer Up, Booker Washington," an up todate piece of eheet music, price 20 cents, Tet us sing of our great men too, Apply to W, H. HUFF, Box 90, Athens, Ga, NOTICE OF SALE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. The Hays Land and Inveatment Co., Plaintiff, vs C. A. Rose, Kate G. Rose and The Osborn, Monroe aad Henkel Land Company, defendants, By virtue of an order of sale issued to me out of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kaneas, 1 will on Monday. March 30th, A D 1903, at 10 o’clock a m of sald 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 tollowing described real estate, to-witi— Lots Fourteen (14), Sixteen (16) and Eighteen (18) on Pennsylvania Avenue jn Highland Park Subdivis- tun to the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, The above property is taken as the property of the said defendants C. A. Roee and Kate G, Rose andis directed by said order ot eale to be sold and will be sold according to law to satisfy said order of sale. J. M. Wriikcrson, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. 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