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THE LA PLAINDEALER The Plaindealer Man Investigates the Busy Life of Washington and Highly Enjoys the Courtesies Extended Him. VOLUME X. According to an agreement, Hon T. P. Mahammitt, editor of the Omaha (Neb.) Enterprise, Hon. J. W. Jackson, a prominent business man and politician of Denver, Colo., and ye scribe were to meet at Corvine Patterson's, street commissioner of Kansas City, and from there journey together to Washington, D. C., where we were to be the guest of Prof. William T. Vernon, registrar of the treasury. We met Mr. Mahammitt as per arrangement, but Mr. Jackson went by way of Omaha, and we are sorry to say missed him. We purchased tickets over the C. & A., a fast train leaving Kansas City at 6 p. m., and arriving in Chicago at 816 next morning. From Chicago over the Pennsylvania line on the Manhattan Limited to Washington. This train, which is a very fast one, is made up of an observation car, parlor car, buffet, dining car and sleepers. The service is first class, and we must admit it is rather a strenuous life for newpaper men to live, but it was good while it lasted, which was only two days. It was the writer's first experience in a Pullman, and it was rather hard for us to lie in a narrow birth, as we have been accustomed to a large bed and plenty of room to roll over. Narrow quarters comes hard to a man who is use to plenty room, and it takes one a long while to get accustomed to using them. The services were first-class, and it is advisable for one who intends taking a long journey to take this kind of fare. We met a number of distinguished men on the journey among whom was Mr. S. W. Haywood, of Wayland, Mass. We arrived in Washington Thursday morning at 10:15 and was met by Prof. Vernon and J.W. Jackson, who was to accompany us. We were taken to the Capital and there met Senators Long and Curtis and also the Senators from Nebraska and Colorado. An engagement was made for us to meet Secretary War Taft in the afternoon, which meeting we must say was a source of pleasure. His office is located in the War and Navy Department, which is one of the largest buildings in Washington, if not the United States. Here we met Major Brooks, who is commander of the colored battalion and High school cadets of that city. He is Mr. Taft's right hand man and in whom he places great confidence. Mr. Brooks has toured around the world with Secretary Taft and now assists in looking after Mr. Taft's personal and private business. There are several prominent colored men connected with this department who are courteous and polite and delight in making it pleasant for those who have business with this department. One wish ing to see Secretary War Taft is first conducted to the reception room and there waits until he can enter the private secretary's room. Here we met Mr. Carpenter, a young man of ability and refinement, who assists and directs business of the Secretary of War. At his office is where the second stop is TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 10, 1908. made before you enter where the big war general stays. We were then escorted to see the next President of the United States and there received a hearty handshake, smiles and congratulations and were asked as to the condition of the several sections of the country from which members of the party hailed. Secretary Taft is a man who never hesitates in making those around him feel comfortable at any and all times. He was prepared for a horseback ride, and being a very large man, he jokingly said that he usually had to ride horse back to shake his stomach up in order to feel comfortable. He voluntarily told us concerning his friendship to ward colored people and of his coming from abolition stock. He also said his father was a member of Grant's cabinet and a defender of the cause of freedom. He impresses us as being a man sincere and honest and who will do all in his power to keep up the standard and prosperity of this great nation. He loves his country and wants everyone to be happy. We conversed with him about half an hour, and upon leaving we were invited to call again, and said he was always glad to meet people from the West. Prof. Vernon made an engagement through Secretary Loeb to meet the President at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. We were at the White House on time, but there were several ahead of us and we had to wait our turn. It was nearly 12:30 before we were introduced to him, but must say it was a source of pleasure for us to watch him transact business. At times he was receiving and shaking hands and saying kind words to those about him. Another time he was engaged in a private conversation with some Senator or Congressman and at one time he had us all a little uneasy by his loud exclamation, demanding immediately the presence of one of the high officials who was late. He did not make it in a subdue tone of voice. Secretary Loeb and all the attendants were standing around and some were excited. Some one remarked that the President was vexed, but all in a moment everything was calm and he began to dispatch business as rapidly as if he had not spoken. He is a remarkable man and no ordinary person could stand the strain that he does and live. While we were waiting the President beckoned Registrar Vernon to come forward and we were introduced by the Registrar. He received us cordially with a strong grasp and hearty handshake and that determined smile that won't come off. He ask us concerning the people of the West and expressed himself in complimentary terms of them. We assured him that the people of the great West felt proud of the appointment of Prof. Vernon, and he said that the Registrar had made good, and was one of the best officials in Washington. He asked if we knew Mr. Tyler, auditor of the Navy, and said, "he is another colored man that is making good." A great many were waiting to see the President and we did not engage him further conversation, and bid him good-bye. He said that he would be pleased to see us any time we were in Washington. Washington is a great city, and anyone who has the opportunity to visit the Capitol of the Nation should do so. It is a very fashion able place, and thousands of people gather during the session of Congress and the Supreme Court and visit the Congressional library building, which we think has no equal for architectural beauty both interior and exterior. We do not think King Solomon's temple could equal it. Washington's monument a colossal structure 520 feet above the ground in which you can go 500 feet on an elevator and view Washington, the Potomac and the surrounding country for miles. The Treasury Department is where you see millions of dollars being turned out by hundreds of men and women. It's very inviting to see the thousands of one dollar silver certificates being run through the press, and it is heart rendering to know the Government is so close with it. Corcoran Art Gallery is another place where art and science is demonstrated on a large scale by sculptures and artists, and some of the best work in the country can be found in this place. We visited the White House and viewed the rooms where relics of the various Presidents are kept. The collection consists of dining room sets and paintings of a few of the President's wives which adorn the walls. Washington has several markets where people can go and buy their produce. At these markets you get the finest delicacies of the season, and glad to say we struck Washington at the time when the shad season was on and oysters at their best. We feasted on these good things to our heart's content and this is one of our regrets to leave Washington. We were deeply impressed with the dignity of the Supreme court, and had the pleasure of seeing the judges gowned and in action. We also met Justice Brewer. It is an imposing sight to see the men who has the last say on the constitutionality of the law. Some of them are grey and worn looking veterans of the law and we would not be surprised to see three or four retire within the next year. The Senate, which is composed of men of ability and great influence and ability attracts a number of people who have to occupy the galleries as no one is allowed on the floor but members and officers. Here we found V-President Fairbanks presiding. We had the opportunity to see Senators Long and Curtis who occupy seats side by side. These two men are a credit to Kansas and they work very hard both day and night looking after the interest of their constituents and pushing their measures through. Senator Long has Ralph Favon as his private secretary who looks after the regular routine of business and does a great deal of work. Senator Curtis is very industrious and is always busy accomplishing much for his constituents. His executive clerk, Mr. Smith has charge of the office and is always glad to meet Kansans and takes great pleasure in showing the visitors. One of the greatest Romans of them all in the House is young Dan Anthony, of the First district. He is serving his first term and is doing much work for the people of his district as well as the nation. He is just now comfortably located in his new quarters in the House office building which is built of marble and celt several million dollars. His private secretary is a young man who delights in his work. Hon.P. P. Campbell of the Third district, who is known as the Jim Crow car killer, is a hard worker and is making good in Washington. He accepted an invitation from the colored people to speak from the same platform with Booker T. Washington, and received the greatest ovation ever given a man since the days of Grant. We also called on Congressmen Murdock, Madison and Calderhead. These men are doing great work for the people of their districts, and are putting forth every effort to fulfill every pledge made them, and can always be found at work. We are sorry that we did not get to meet Congressman Scott as he was away from his office when we called. Washington has a colored population of one hundred thousand. We are told that about four thousand work for the Government, a few engaged in business, many are coachmen, expressmen, hack drivers and a number are laborers on public works. The colored people are in great evidence in this city and own considerable valuable property, mostly modern brick structure, and some of the wealthiest Negroes of this country are found in Washington. This city is bountifully supplied with churches and ministers Howard University is a great institution and in connection with it a fine hospital has just been completed which compares favorably to any in the city. We also met Miss Lulu V. Childern, instructor in music at Howard. She is one of the foremost ladies of Washington, and highly cultured. She is a sister of J. H. Childern, of Topeka, Grand Secretary of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Washington has several colored policemen. Judge Terrell, who received his appointment from the President, is an old and highly respected citizen. He is looked upon as being one of the best judges in the District, and most of the cases are taken to his court for adjudication. His wife, Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is also very prominent and a member of the board of education of this city. The law department of Howard University is located opposite the Recorder of Deeds and has a strong faculty of men who are well versed in the law. One of them Attorney W. H. H. Hart now has charge Jim Crow case in Oklahoma One thing the colored people of Washington is lacking in, is love and enthusiasm for the Frederick Douglass home. This home which consists of 9 rooms is a beautiful sight overlooking the Potomac. All the relics which were presented Douglass by Sumner, Lincoln and other noted Continued on Page 8. NUMBER 15 Negroes Plead for Protection from Being Held in Bondage---The Government Should Investigate. Arkansas, March 27, 1908. To THE: ATT'Y GEN. OF THE U. S. OF AMERICA: — There is a place in Louisiana, known as Pat Parish, about 100 miles below Shreveport, La. The Tin Horn R. RJ, a branch, runs through this parish and enters a main-line R. R. the name of which I don't know. Sixty-five miles from the Tin Horn R. R. is the Cummins farm owned by Mr. John Cummins, a slaveholder now, or he was a few days ago when I left there; and I had been there from a mere boy and am now 28 or 30 years old. Other slaveholders there now are, Mr. S. I. Stamps and Henry Dukins. There are others. I merely give these names; you will find others if you will send your agents down to look over the situation. I give you the names of two of Mr Cummins' professors in whipping, beating and slavedriving, and every mean, brutal act towards and upon the bodies of the slaves. Names, Henry Cornwell and John Simpson; all are white men. The mail is brought 65 miles overland and everyone's letters are opened and read by the master, Mr. Cummins, or his agents, before delivering, if delivered If not, letters are destroyed. At this place the people on this farm and others are in a worse state of slavery than before the Civil War. Almost impossible to run away, but now and then one manages some way to escape, but seldom does one succeed. New laborers, slaves, are fooled into this kind of bondage annually by Mr. Charlie Cummins, a son of Mr. John Cummins, assisted by John Ranshaw, a brown skin nigger, and another black nigger name Thread Tucker. These three men, one white and two niggers, look up hands, or slaves, every January, over the country. Sometimes they are gone three or four weeks. Slaves are found upon exhibiting large sums of money by the two niggers and the white man, all handsomely dressed, with mouths full of praise, big wages and other good inducements, free transportation. Once there always there as a slave, with no prospect of ever getting away. Slaves were gotten last year from Newport, Ark., Tevarkanna, Ark., and St. Francis, Ark. Hundreds of slaves, little and big, male and female, are there today, some knowing nothing of freedom and never whil there. You cannot, if you succeed in reaching the Tin Horn R. R., ride on it without a pass, or if overtaken leaving you are run down by a multitude of bloodhounds and carried back. This Tin Horn R. R. runs into a main line R. R. The Tin Horn R. R. is owned or controlled by the slaveholders. There is there no wages paid, no law, no officers, only masters and overseers, no protec ion, brutal treatment, no redress, no observed Sabbath, no school only for masters' and overseers' children or white offspring of slaveholders, never knew of any other school there, those slaves I found there st MANHATTAN NEWS. Miss Blanche Barker, a short-course student of Domestic Art, having finished her course at the Kansas State Agricultural College here, left for her home in Kansas City, Mo. Miss Barker had a very fine display at the exhibition of the Domestic Art department last week. She leaves many friends in Manhattan to regret her going. The family of Rev. B. J. Donnell, former pastor of the Second M. E. Church, left on the early train Sunday morning for Fort Scott, Kans, where Rev. Donnell has been appointed by the last annual conference. There will be entertainments at three of the churches this week. Rev. Wm. Dawsor, the newly-appointed pastor of the Methodist Church, is expected to fill the pulpit Sunday. All four of the churches expect to have programs Easter. Mrs. Byrdie Brown-Pride returned to her home in Paxico Tuesday after a short visit with her mother. Rev. Wander, late pastor of Baptist Church, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night. Miss Mollie Aldridge returned to her home in Junction City on Monday after visiting over Sunday with Miss Priscilla Jackson and other friends. Mr. Harley Roberts of Great Bond, a student at K. S. A. O., went to Toneka Monday. College will be out the 10th of June. The Knights of Pythias held their annual meeting at the Second Methodist Church last Sunday. Rev. Watson preached the sermon. There was quite a number out and a neat little sum of money was taken up. Rev. R. J. Kool has charge of the Methodist Church until the arrival of the new pastor. Rev. Wm. Dawson. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kool returned last week from a visit to their old home in Tennessee, having been there for four months. The members of the Second Methodist Church were shocked to hear of the death of Bishop Charles H. Powler, D. D. L. L. D, who died in New York City on March 20. There was a social given at the Second Baptist Church last Tuesday evening. INDEPENDENCE. KANSAS. Miss Bessie Easter was the guest of Miss Elfie Ewing Sunday. Mr George Dolton was the guest of Miss Bessie Wilson Sunday. Mr. Ben Pope will be at home in September on a fullough from Fort Reno. Mr. Harvey Wilkson returned home after a week's visit. Mrs. Maggie Ewing has been very ill, but is reported some better. The K. P.'s had a grand turn out and was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Fort Smith were the guests of Mrs. Bessie Wilson at 109 S. 14th street on Sunday. Mr. Ban Pope was the guest of Miss Vivian Montgomery. BANNER SPRINGS NEWS. Mrs. Katie Greer, who for several weeks has been sick at her home on Sunny Sole, died Wednesday, March 25, at 5:25 p.m. She was an honored wife and mother and leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral was held Friday, March 27, at 11 a.m. from the First Baptist Church. Her remains were laid to rest in the River View Cemetery. Messrs. Harley and Wilson McMillen of Wybath, Okla., who attended their sister's (Mrs. K. Greer) funeral have returned to their families. Mrs Nellie Garland is out from Kansas City visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. Garland. Moses, J. W. Hayden, Will Stanford and Newton Robinson were visiting in Bonner Springs a few days of last week. Mrs. Captolia Stanford has been on the sick list, but is much better at this writing. SPRINGHILL. KANSAS. Rev. Scott of Olathe while here in the interest of the Knights and Ladies of the Orient, preached an instructive sermon at the Baptist Church. Rev. David Sayers attended a funeral in Kansas City last Sunday. Mrs. Wilkie Edwards and husband were visiting relatives in Kansas City for a few days. Mrs. Magie Hasting was quietly married last week to a farmer in the Paola vicinity. Mrs. Francis Cradock, the wife of a well to do farmer, entertained a large party of ladies at a carpet rag tacking. An elaborate six-course dinner was served. Mrs. Wilkie Edwards and Alice Brady won the prizes. Mrs. Margaret Nowling entertained the little Lewis girls, who were visiting her Hours: 8 p. m. to 6 p. m. Both Phones 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, 621; Kansas Avenue Both Phones 774 Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 1538 Van Buren Street TOPEKA, KAS. from Hillsdale, at a taffy pull. Popular Mrs. Laneer the wife of a rising young farmer, delightfully entertained a crowd of noisy and jolly ladies at a quilting reception. One hour was given by the hostess for fortune telling. Margaret Nowling and Alma Carter attended the quilting and rag tacking receptions in the country. M. Nowlton, Correspondent. PRATT. KANSAS. Mr. George Johnson of Garden City, Kans., was united in holy wedlock to Miss Ella Green of Cullison Kans., last Thursday evening March 26, at the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. A. Woods of Pratt, Kans. Mr. Johnson is one of the most dignified young men of Garden City, and has the highest respect of all the citizens. The happy pain will make their future home in Garden City. Miss Green is a cultured, refined and pious Christian lady who has made many friend by the kind disposition she shows to one and all. The entire community with which the bride was connected will wish them both a happy voyage through life. LEAVENWORTH. KANSAS. Dear Editor: Please permit me space in your paper to speak of the meeting held by the ministers of the Northeaston District. In obedience to the request of the district meeting, held with the Shiloh Baptist Church at Atchison on February 20 and 21, the bishop met with the First Baptist Church of Leavenworth, on March 22, to discuss the interest of the district and formulated plans which we hope will prove a blessing to the work. We had present Revs. Fairfax, Lane, Hunt, Hayes, Haley, Jones, King, Herring and Blake, also Deacon Irvin, Miss Pearl Irvin and Miss Cotton. BONNER SPRINGS, KANSAS. Mr. NICK CURLEY. My Dear Editor: I wish to announce through your columns that Mrs. Catherine Greer died at her home in this city on March 24, 1908, at the age of 32 years and 5 days. She leaves a loving husband, two children, a father, mother and sister, and three brothers, together with a host of friends, to mourn her demise. The funeral was a very large one and was held from the First Baptist Church of Bonner Springs, Rev. P. I. Hammonds, the pastor, otheciating. Rev. Hammonds selected his text from Jermiah 15:9. He made a strong appeal to his audience. The sermon was an able and an appealing one, and convinced all who heard it that Rev. Hammonds was an able preacher of whom the denomination shall be proud and esteem. Yours respectfully, Edwardsville, Kans., March 17. LYONS. KANSAS. Mrs. T. A. Williams and daughter, Mrs. Mae Williams Buckner of Pratt, Kans., and Miss Bella Carpenter of Ellsworth, Kans., were guests of Miss Grace Taylor for several days. Mrs. C. S. Curry has returned from a short visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City, Kans., Moberly and St. Joseph, and reports the people doing fine. Mr. Frank Taylor has gone to Pratt, Kans., on a hunting trip. Miss Schnault of Crawfordsville, Ind., is visiting friends in Lyons. Mr. Jesse Waller was a visitor in Sterling this week. Miss Grace Taylor was in Hutchinson for a few hours on Wednesday. ST. JOHN. KANSAS At the home of Mrs. Leanor Bowen Friday evening a very delightful surprise was given in honor of Mrs. A. H. White. About twenty five guests were present. It was Mrs. White's 55th birthday, and the evening was spent in various games. A birthday party was given at the home of Mr. Charley Martin on Saturday in honor of their oldest daughter, Miss Leona, which was her 15th birthday. About thirty-five were present. After serving many goods edibles, the evening was spent in playing many different games, and on Sunday they spent the day in the city. The ladies are powerfully slow—one year in four. Mr. Harrison Tyler drives his luggy of Sundays, but he says the girls don't realize a good thing when they see it. Mr. Emmett visited the north end of town last Sunday ST. JOHN NOTES. Mr. James Scott and Linzy Hill returned from Garden City the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Robinson spent Saturday and Sunday visiting their parents. Mr. James Walker spent Sunday in St. John. There are fine prospects of an abundant wheat crop this year. William Martin made a quick trip to Dodge City the first of the week. Mrs. Amelia Davis has a horse that is cut up very badly. They are not able to ascertain how she was injured. Mr. John Bowen of Cleveland was over Saturday on business. VINITA. OKLA. Mr. Gano, who several years ago worked in the shop for T. H. Finley, and Mrs. Gano are in the city again, and have apartments at the Rider Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Williams, after several weeks of illness, are rapidly improving under the treatment of Dr. Mason. Curry & Blackwell are doing a lively business at their cafe. Everything is first class and up to date in the eating line. Mr. Henry Bassett of Fort Scott, Kansas, spent the day (Saturday) with relatives. Mrs. A. G. Washington has recovered from a severe sick spell. Mrs. H. F. Watson, Mrs. D. Honey and Mrs. N. Ross are numbered with the sick this week. Attorney McRae of Muskogee is in the city on legal business. The Rider Hotel is crowded with guests this week, and they are doing a lively business. Mrs. Dennon of Texas was the guest of Mrs. Wm. Cullens on Wednesday, and on Thursday went to the home of her brother, W. H. Venters, where she will spend some weeks visiting. The friends of Rev. J. W. Springer are pained to hear of his death which occurred early Saturday morning at Wagoner. Deep sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Rev. C. R. Tucker preached an able sermon at the Mission Church Monday night, and left early Tuesday morning to be at the bedside of Rev. Springer. The Art Club will meet Saturday with the president, Mrs. A. D. Johnson. Mrs. H. L. Edmond of Chetopa, Kans., is in the city as the guest of Mrs. B. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McCannoll were guests at a dinner on last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Williams at Kelso. The Cullen Grocery is doing a good business at their stand. Garden see and fine cabbage and tomato plants now ready for re-setting. Mr. T. H. Pinley and force of the Cobb Baker shop experienced house clean- Thursday, and since they they look all smiles. Mrs. Wm. Martin is improving after a spell of la grippe. A revival meeting is in progress at the Mission Church. The Kansas Packing House market Dealers in first-class fresh and cured Meats, Celery, Poultry, Fish and Butterine. Game of all kinds in season OYSTERS A SPECIALTY 300 to 310 East Second Street Both Phones 164. Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. ALL KINDS OF COAL AT The Jackson-Walker Coal & Material Co., Topeka Coaling Station, 807 KANSAS AVE. S. H. BROWN, Pres. H. C. PACK, Sec. Buya and Sells Land in the Creek and Cherokee Nations. Farm and City Property. C. T. 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Don't Forget Lee's Annual Grand Opening EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 1908 Free Refreshments ....Music Afternoon and Evening.... By WILSON'S ORCHESTRA Lee's Drug Store, 921 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA,: KANS. Miss M. B. Patterson spent a few days of last week in Emporia. Miss Ella Page spent a few days in Kansas City last week. Miss Nellie Ellis and Miss Inez Wood visited in Kansas City last week, and also attended the Teachers' Convention in Leavenworth. Mr. J. H. Childers of Kansas City and sister, Mrs. T. J. Nevin of St. Louis, Mo, were in the city Monday on business. Dr. A. R. Eagleson, who recently graduated from the dental department of Meharry Medical College, spent a few days in the city last week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Lilburn Bailey arrived Sunday from Muskogee and spent a few hours visiting while enroute to Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brice, formerly of this city but now of Pratt, Kans., were visiting relatives and friends in the city this week. Mr. Woodie Jacobs, a student attending Kansas University of Lawrence, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Hazel Washington. The residence of J. G. Groves was completely destroyed by fire on April 2, and only a few things were saved. The fire was caused by a clack in the flue. The entire community sympathizes with the Groves family in their great lost. Mr. Groves is known all over the world as the "Potato King." The plans are being made for a new mansion. Mrs. Joo Wilson of Oklahoma, who has been visiting relatives in Virginia, while enroute home stopped over at St. Louis and was taken seriously ill. Mrs. Wilson is well known in Topeka, as she has visited the city several times as the guest of her mother, Mrs. L. Wilson, Master Edward Hoe, aged 6 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Hoe, died Monday night at his home, 1135 Washington, after an illness of two weeks of appendicitis. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the Third Baptist Church, Rev. Bell officiating. They have the deepest sympathy of their many friends. Mrs. Frederick Perkins returned this week from a month's visit with her sister in Kansas City, Mo. The Fleur de Lis Reading Club enjoyed a pleasant meeting with Mrs. Robert Floyd, and adjourned to meet with Mrs. Fishback. Mesdames O. Owens, L. E. Bradley and J. B. Ternell of Paxico, Kan. were the guests this week of Mrs. R. V. Ridley. Rev. Ditt of Pittsburg, Kans., delivered an able sermon at the B. Street Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. S. I. McCarroll wish to extend a card of thanks to friends and acquaintances for their attention and assistance during the illness of their nephew, and for the numerous parties, dinners and the reception that was given in their honor. Mr. and Mrs. McCarroll are now residents of Walshenberg, Colo, but a warm feeling that determines Topeka as their home still exists, and their many friends and acquaintances may rest assured that their kindness and hospitality was highly appreciated and they will be long remembered. Mis. Joe De Clue and daughter Cora of Carrollton, Mo., are in the city visiting, the guests of Mrs. I. A. Parks. Mr. Calvin Mason, formerly of this city but now a resident of Minneapolis, arrived last week to visit relatives. While here he and Miss Mary Woldridge of the North Side went to Lawrence Saturday morning and were quietly married. They left Monday for Minneapolis. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of St. John A. M. H. Church will be entertained on Wednesday, 15th inst., by Mrs. H. C. Wilson. Special arrangements have been made to make this the most pleasant occasion of its kind in the history of Topeka. A superb dinner will be served at high noon and supper at 0 o'clock p. m. During the afternoon the ladies of the Sewing Circle and all friends will be served in excellent style. At 8 o'clock a special musical program will be carried out. Mrs. Wilson will be glad to see you and your friends during the afternoon and evening. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. It was a beautiful sight to see so many young people at the Holy Communion on last Sabbath, and it was even more beautiful to see parents with their children kneel together and commune. It was inspiring to see certain of our leading citizens making their occasional visit to the Church of God on last Sabbath. It would be both beneficial to some of the fault-finding leaders and helpful to the younger people of the community if they would chew less and do more. Too much chewing might be taken as a bad sign and the reply might be given, "Physician heal thyself." The various clubs of the Church have had a big week preparing for the great time during the next week leading up to the Easter Rally. The Willing Workers were entertained on Monday evening by Mrs. Fannie Forbes. A large crowd was out and everything was put into good condition for the Jubilee Concert at the Church on next Monday night, April 13th. The Kings Daughters and Sons were the guests of Meslamos Wade and Brown on Tuesday evening at the residence of the former. The Kings Children announced that everything was in readiness for the entertainment and drill on Tuesday night, April 14th. The Sewing Circle enjoyed a delightful season with Mrs. M. Charles on Wednesday afternoon. The Rock Island, with many passengers on their way to the Easter Rally, served a fine dinner and supper on the dinner Bennett, at the corner of 8th and Tyler, on Thursday evening. They tell us that this program and supper of hot cross buns on Good Friday night, April 17th, will eclipse everything for the week. The Knights of St. John gave the most unique affair of the week at the Church on Thursday night. You should have seen that bride and groom, attended by that train of groomsmen and bridesmaids. It was enough to afford laughter for weeks to come. They are prepared for a monster surprise on Wednesday night, April 15th. The young ladies, better known as the A. B. O. U. T's., have changed their tac- ties for this week's rally and will carry the crowd to the Metropolitan Hall on Thursday night, 16th inst., when they will present in the most perfect manner the beautiful drama entitled "Rebecca's Triumph." Don't miss it. We have still quite a number of sick in our parish, especially among the older people. It was quite pleasant to be in many of their homes during the week and administer the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, and to witness their joys even in sickness. The young Christian has a large field for the service of sunshine in Iopaka. Are you shining? Palm Sunday tomorrow. It is yours and my time to cast our best before the Lord in His triumphant journey to the City of the Great King. Services at 11 a. m. and 5 p. m. Sabbath School at 3 p. m. Allen League of C. E. at 7 p. m. You are invited to worship with us. NORTH TOPEKA ITEMS. Mucodonia Tabernaide No. 91 installed the following others: Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, H. P. Mrs. Smail McElroy, V. H. P. Miss Leona Cornell, C. K. Miss Anna Gannett, V. C. R. Mrs. Hannah Olom, C. T. R. Mrs. Isabella Walker, C. P. R. Miss Josephine Nelson, L. S. Mrs. Sylvia Brown, O. S. Mrs. Ella Harrold, B. E. Mrs. Louisa Wellford, B. E. Mrs. Sylvia Walker, B. E. Mrs. Nannie White, B. V. Mrs. Rosa Stoner, B. V. Mrs. Lizzie Douglas, B. V. Our tabernacle is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. Mrs. Jordan was reelected by every member as High Priest of her tabernacle. She is loved by all of her daughters and have always proven to be a lady in every respect during her service with us. There will be a leap year masquesrade entertainment given under the auspices of St. Luke Temple No. 5 on Saturday evening, March 11, at the Tabernacle Hall, 504 West B. street. First prize, nearest, $1.00; second prize, talkiest, 50 cents. Refreshments of the season will be served. Everybody come out 44 and mask. Admission, 15 cents single, 25 cents couple. Committees—Mrs. Ida M. Jordan and Mrs. Sarah McElroy. This kind of weather makes us feel like we wanted to house clean. Rev. Esque is seriously ill at the hospital. Misses Sarah and Lula Hawkins entertained a few friends at the beautiful Home north of town Thursday night. All report having had a fine time. The revival meeting has closed at the Baptist Church with eight souls on the Lord's side. Rev. R. T. Sercia left Wednesday night for Garden City. Mr. and Mrs. Ellie Life are the proud parents of a bouncing baby girl. Chas. Towns spent Sunday at the Escape home. Chas. Fox has arrived from a visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City. A. T. Jones made a trip to Hutchinson on Tuesday. S. E. Perry returned from Hutchinson last Saturday. John Lewis and family have moved into their beautiful new home. The social at the Baptist Church Friday night was quite a success. St. Patrick's Day was well celebrated in our city. Vergial Town is expected home from Garden City tonight. The Mutual Benefits Club meets at the home of Mrs. M. R. Madison Friday evening. Missionary Circle meets every Saturday afternoon at 3:30. Fox Escue. At the home of the groom occurred one of the quietest and prattiest weddings of the season when two hearts were made to beat as one at S o'clock, when Miss Luvenia Escue became the loving and beautiful wife of Mr. Murcious Fox. Only a few relatives and friends of the contracting parties were there. We also wish Mr. and Mrs. M. Fox a long, prosperous and happy life in the future. Mrs. John Wells returned from her visit at Pratt Monday at noon. J. J. Wells was in our city Sunday. Harrison Bell left for his home at Hutchinson. The Topeka Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB. CO., 112 East Seventh Street. BELL PHONE 1056 ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. NICK CHILLS, Editor ADOLPH GRIFFIN, Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.50 Six Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... .50 Entered at the Postoffice at Topeks as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY APRIL 10,1908 The great creameries of Kansas have spread the fame of the Kansas cow, and have created a demand for the product throughout the country. They are a blessing to the farmers and a luxury to the consumers. The product of these concerns has not only purified and elevated the standard of the product, but the producer realizes more out of one quart of milk than he did out of two the old way. Plants of this character are scattered throughout Kansas,and the product is much the same. Like everything else, there are cremerie products on the market that are far better than others and are so recognized by consumers. This high state of perfection is brought about through mechanical equipment and skilled hands in the art of producing the finer qualities. Out of all concerns marketing creamery products throughout the country, none has a higher standing than the Continental Creamerie Company. Owning and operating several places, the plant at Topeka is the largest and best in the world. It is operated by men of skill, and the mechanical equipment is the best that money can buy. Here the farmer finds a ready market for his dairy product and receives the highest market price for it. The Continental Creamerie Company is receiving praise for their product from consumers wherever sold, and to-day the fame of the Topeka plant is growing daily, as can be seen by the demand in new fields for it. A few days ago it was our good fortune to visit the central plant in this city, which is located on Polk street and is very large, covering a ground space of 250 by 150 feet and is four stories high. This plant has a very large capacity, as much as 80,000 pounds of butter have been made in twenty-four hours. A process butter plant with a capacity of 18,000 pounds daily is located in the building. The cold storage rooms will hold 200 cars of butter, eggs, cheese, poultry and other products. The company carries on a public cold storage business, and manufactures and sells about 45 tons of ice daily. It is equipped with 4 150 horse boilers, one 150 horse power Corliss engine and electrical generator; also a 75 horse power engine and generator. There are two refrigerating machines, the combined capacity of which is 120 tons of refrigeration. Cream is shipped to this plant from 440 cream receiving stations distributed all over Kansas, and a large business in eggs and butter is also carried on here. The process butter department at this plant is one of the most successful of its kind in the United States. The success of this great concern can best be traced to good management. W. F. Johnson, President, is a thorough business man in every respect, and as head of this great concern has proven his worth as a financier and manager. INTHE POLITICAL EYE The office of state treasurer is one of the most important within the gift of the people, and at the same time one of grave responsibilities. While its incumbent should be a man of well known integrity and honesty of of purpose, it must not be presumed that these qualities—excellent as they are; of themselves sufficient. The office is no sinecure, but requires careful attention to details and executive ability of no mean order The calls upon the treasure are numerous, and during the year involves great sums of the people's money. To see that this is all properly handled, properly accounted for and properly paid out, is a matter that requires ability. The candidacy of Mr. Mark Tulley is made purely upon his merits and excellent service during the past two years. The personal characteristics and appearance of Mr. Tulley is quiet and unobtrusive, agreeable in his ad dress and cordial in his speech. All who have had the pleasure of his acquaintance are warm in the admiration of his many good qualities, both of mind and heart—and these are by no means limited, but comprise a large number of peeple in every portion of the state. Possessing the ability and standing in the estimation of the voters, his candidacy has much to commend it. He has been a life long Republican—a warm champion of American principles and American institutions a firm believer and a worm advocate of the public school system; a friend of law and order, and a believer in the doctrine of human liberty as exemplified in the constitution of our country. By reason of this and other noble qualities, he has a large following among all classes of citizens who very much desire to see him renominated and elected to the office of state treasurer. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Now that the friends of Secretary J. R. Hawkins are pushing him for some other post, it is not too soon to begin casting about for a man qualified to succeed him. The question naturally arises: What are the necessary qualifications? The answer is plain; the ability to organize where organization is necessary; clear, clean sense of analysis, to reach the hidden or underlying conditions, energy and power of both body and mind, executive and administrative capacity, and above all, the experience necessary to a clear understanding of what needs to be done. It is no common thing to find such a man; they do not grow everywhere and yet within the ranks of our own church we have men whose ability and genius of a high order compares favorably with any to be found anywhere. Among the most prominent of the laymen of our church, which is blessed with such an abundance of laymen of superior qualifications, none seems after a searching analysis to so completely measure up to the required standard as does Prof. J. S. Moten, professor of mathematics at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Prof. Moten has had wide experience in educational matters and has filled several positions of trust and responsibility with great credit to himself and satisfaction to all concerned. He was educated in Texas, at Prairie View State Normal College, received his degree of Master of Arts from Morris Brown College at Atlanta, Ga., and his L. L. B. from Howard University, Washington, D. C. Being a product of three widely separated and famous institutions of learning it is natural that he should develop the power and talent within him and acquire a breadth and a clearness of vision, honor and trust. He was for several years President of Payne University, one of the leading schools in the state of Alabama and an important link in the educational system of our great A. M. E. church. This school took on its greatest in itial growth under his administration, during which time he was ably assisted by his talented wife, Mrs. Corn Nero Moten, and others. When he was called away from Selma to occupy the chair of mathematics at Lincoln Institute the state school of Missouri for colored youth, it was over the protest of his constituents and against the expressed regrets of his immediate superiors in the church that his resignation was finally accepted. During the five years he has occupied the chair of mathematics at Lincoln, the department has grown steadily, and this year the Board of Regents voluntarily gave him an assistant in his work. In Jefferson City and throughout Missouri Prof. Moten is known to everybody as one of the most pleasing and capable men whom one can meet. Large, physically and mentally, of a sunshiny disposition and a pleasing openness of manner, his personality is very attractive. As superintendent of the Sunday School of the local church during almost his entire stay and support of pastor of the church, he has contributed largely of his own means and influenced others likewise for the good of the church. In the management and direction of Lincoln Institute, which has an enrollment of nearly 700 students, he is the main stay and reliance of Pres. Allen, who recognizes the superior worth of Prof Moten and has delegated to his direction many matters requiring ability and skill in their handling. Thus, in presenting to the connection the name of Prof. J. S. Moten for the secretaryship of Education, I am presenting the name of a man whose record bears out all and more than all that I have said, who is fitted by nature and by training to deal with the problems arising in educational work, a man who has the training of the scholar, the experience of the worker, the ability of an inborn nature, the breadth of an elder, and the energy and enthusiasm of a youngster. He is a Lay delegate to the General Conference which meets in Norfolk, Va., 1908. He has been in the West only a short time [five years] yet the ministers and members of our Bethel are willing to trust him with any interest that a layman can care for. His nomination should be hailed with delight by all of Texas, his native state, where the Rev. Drs. D. S. Moten and F. F. Moten, his cousin and brother respectively, have figured conspicuously in all councils of the A. M. E. church. Alabama will rally because of his educational work there, and Georgia will look with favor because of his wide acquaintance, especially with the leaders of the church and the interest that Bishop Turner has always taken in him. Do I hear a second to the motion? J. T. SMITH. B. D. Pastor of A. M. E. church, Jeferson City, Mo. "Perfection Flour" tter Made For Bread And None Better Made For Bread And Pastries. TRY IT TODAY. the Kaw Milling TOPEK e Main 1002. Independent x. T. Gibler, Ph. Prescription Druggist TOPEKA KAN independent 'Phone 10 , Ph. 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Attorney McWilliams of Lawrere was in the city this week on business Golden Rod Study club met Monday evening with Miss Cyreno Smith. Mr. George Bradford and Miss Laura Jones spent Sunday visiting in Lawrence. Mr. Trumor of Kansas City, I was the guest of Misses Lillie and Carrie Jordan. Mrs. Sophia Barber has returned from an extended visit with her in Kingfisher, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Odell's baby Oliver, is quite sick at their home on Western avenue. Mrs. A. Bryant of Kansas City was the guest of her sister Mrs. James Brown last Sunday. Mrs. Kate Perkins is visiting her daughters in Oklahoma. She will also visit her son in Denver, Co'o Rev. J. M. Brown raised more than $700 at his rally in Lawrence Sunday, $300 of which was from white people Don't forget the Knights Templar entertainment April 21st at Metropolitan hall. Good music and refreshments. Miss Ota L. Perkins left Thursday noon for Ashfork, Ariz, where she is to be married to Mr. Will Herderson, formerly of this city. Don't forget the city federation entertainment for charity April 29th. Afternoon reception and program and supper at night. Everybody invited. Mrs W. W. Caldwell and baby, El ora left Sunday to spend a week with relatives and friends in Wamego, after which they will go to Atchison o live. Mr. H. G. Larimer will address the Y. M. C. A. at 406 Kansas avenue, Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m All men are cordially invited to be present. Spirited singing and good music. Prince Albert Court of Calanthe No. 85, will give an entertainment April 21st, at Metropolitan hall. Admission 25 cents. Wilson's or chestra will play. Refreshments will be served. All are invited. Dr. O. A. Taylor left last week for Chicago, where he will take a special course at the University of Illinois, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He will be absent about five weeks. Dr. Clark will look after his practice. U. S. Attorney H. J. Bone and Marshall W. H. Mackey were in Washington, D. C. last week. We met them on Pennsylvania avenue, and you know we felt like we were in Kansas. They are favorites with the government. The sad news of the death of S. W. Starks, Supreme Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, has reached us. He died suddenly at his home in Charleston, West Va. Grand Chancellor John E. Lewis, of Kansas rttended the funeral, Ful particulars next week. Prescriptions carefully compounded by registered pharmacists and guaranteed to be strictly in accord with physicians prescriptions. ALEX T. GIBLER, Ph. G. Corner Fourth and Kansas Avenue. Mallory CRAVENETTE HATS Sun Proof Rain Proof STYLE SERVICE If you want a hat of finest fur felt, becoming in shape and refined in style, call and look over our new models of Mallory Cravenette Hats These hats are not only the standard of approved styles, but they are the stay new hats. 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Miss Willa Smith, our circulation manager, now in Colorado Springs for her health, is feeling fine and says she will begin visiting Colorado sub- --- Both Phenes 475 Hay, Etc., JY ose kdale Butter. st Ever. Creamery Co., Kansas. scribers. Should Miss Smith fail to see you, her sister, Mrs. Lulu Jordan will call. Mr. Calvin Mason of Minneapolis, Minn., who was visiting his mother, returned this week. He surprised his many friends by returning with a bride. He went to Lawrence Saturday with his intended, Miss Mary Woldridge, and had Probate Judge Hugh Means tie the everlasting knot. They are among Topeka's best folks and from the best families: His mother, Mrs. Penny Mason, a widow, is one of Topeka's leading women and a race leader. THE PLAINDEALEER wishes the bride and groom much happiness, --- --- PRICE $3.00 1815 Kansas Ave THE PALACE CLOTHING CO. The Palace Clothing Co., whose ad. appears elsewhere in this paper has long been a leader in high-class clothing and furnishings or men and boys. The entire stock is nice, new and well tailored, and the varieties to select from are endless. This store has a corps of polite and accommodating clerks, who take an especial pride in seeing that all garments fit customers perfectly. This feature alone is bringing new customers to the Palace daily. Mr. Auerbach, head of this great concern, is one of the most public spirited men in Topeka and his ever readiness to put his money into anything that tends to boost Topeka has won him a host of warm friends among all classes. Madame Cecil Watts and Fannie E. Motin will give a very high class recital at the Hod Carrier's hall in Kansas City, Mo. April 14th. Mme. Cecil Watts has traveled for many years as the favorite of the Black Patti Troubadours and she will reappear before the Kansas City people in a little company of her own, and Madame Fannie Motin is at the head of the elocutionary department at Western University, and as a teacher and reader she stands without a peer. LAWRENCE NOTES. The U. O. O. S. F. Lodge, for which Hon, R. B. M'Williams at torney and one of the founders, is in a prosperous condition. Its object is to elevate the moral and social standard of its members. It is filling a long felt want and other cities would do well to have an organization of this character. They have swell quarters in the heart of the city, where the members can go and rest and be served with nice meals or lunch. A. Carter is G. R., and Riley Rogers, G. S. A certain white business man has grown so prosperous from selling colored people stale pig hocks, pies, etc., that he has established Jim Crow. Patronize your own people and let poor, cheap white men alone. NEIGHBORS PROMPT. Morrillton, Ark. March 23rd '08. Neighbors of the Hearthstone Kansas City Mo. Dear Neighbors—Your check for $18 just received and it was very welcome. I made out my blank on Friday and sent it in and I see your check is dated the 21st Saturday. I have seen considerable of the way you have treated other members and I have yet to see a dissatisfied member. I am Fraternally yours, $100 REWARD. The Neighbors of the Hearthstone offers a reward of $100 for a single just claim anywhere in America that they have refused to pay. They want organizers all over America and pay liberally for getting new members. They give sick, accident and funeral benefits for $1 per month. Clergymen especiall invited. We teach inexperienced men and women how to organize lodges and pay salary or commission. Address Department 8, Neighbors of the Hearthstone, Kansas City Mo. THE TRAGEDY OF Ray Stannard Baker in The American Magazine It is a curious problem, this of color. Several times, in different parts of the country, I have been told by both white and colored observers that Negroes even without the admixture of white blood were gradually growing lighter—the effect of a cold climate, clothing and other causes. A tendency toward such a change, an adaptation to new environment, is certainly in accord with the best scientific beliefs, but whether a mere century or two in America has really operated to whiten the blackness of thousands of years of jungle life, must be left for the careful scientist to decide. It is certain that the darkest American is far superior to the native African Negro. ```markdown ``` At Montgomery, Alabama, Mr. Craik took me to see a real African woman, one of the very few left who were captured in Africa and brought to this country as slaves. She came in the Wanderer, long after the slave trade was forbidden by law, and was secretly landed at Mobile about 1858. She is a stocky, vigorous old woman. She speaks very little English, and I could not understand even that little. She asserts I am told, that she is a daughter of a king in Africa, and she tells yet of the hardships and alarms of the ocean voyage. Her daughter is married to a respectable-looking Negro farmer: Mr. Craik succeeded in spite of her superstitious terrors, in getting her to submit to having her picture taken. And yet all these strange blooded people are classed roughly together as Negroes. I remember sitting once on the platform, at a great meeting at the People's Tabernacle in Atlanta. An audience of some 1,200 colored people were present. A prominent white man gave a brief address in which he urged the Negroes present to accept with humility the limitations imposed upon them by their heredity, that they were Negroes and that therefore they should accept with grace the place of interiority. Now, as I looked out over that audience, which included the best class of colored people in Atlanta, I could not help asking myself: "What is this blood he is appealing to, anyway?" For I saw comparatively few men and women who could really be called Negroes at all. Some were so light as to be indistinguishable from Caucasians. A bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church who sat near me on the platform was a nephew of Robert Tombs, one of the great men of the South, a leader of the Confederacy. Another man present was a grandson of a famous senator of South Carolina. Several others that I knew of were half brothers or sisters or cousins of more or less well-known white men. And I could not hear this appeal to heredity without thinking of the not at all humble blood which flowed in the veins of some of these men and women. How futile such advice really was, and how little it got into the hearts of the audience, was forcibly impressed on me afterwards by the remark of a Mulatto I met: "They've given us their blood, whether we wanted it or not," he said, "and now they ask us not to respond to the same ambitions and hopes that they have. They have given us fighting blood and expect us not to struggle." In the cities of the South no in considerable communities of Mulattoes have long existed, many of them highly prosperous. Even before the war thousands of "free persons of color" resided in Charleston, Richmond and New Orleans. In places like Charleston they had (and still have to some extent) an exclusive society of their own which looked down on the black Negro with a prejudice equal to that of the white man. The census of 1860 shows a population of 3,441 "free persons of color" in Charleston alone, of whom 2,554 were Mulattoes. In New Orleans in the same year lived 9,094 free Negroes, of whom 7,357 were Mulattoes; and they were so far distant in sympathy from the slave population that they even tendered their support to the Confederacy at the beginning of the war. [TO BE CONTINUED.] CHANUTE. KANSAS. Mrs. A. M. Webster returned home Monday from Pittsburg and Girard, where she has been visiting friends. She thinks Mrs. Pierce is better. Mrs. Josh Johnson has had a very sad time this winter with the thematicism. She is better now. Little Mildred Fields is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. Mr. Perry Dawson of Warwick, Okla. is in the city, the guest of his daughters, Mrs. G. E. McDaniel, Mrs. J. W. Shaw, and also his son, Mr. Arthur Dawson. Mr. I. C. Proctor has returned to Kansas City after a visit with relatives and friends Mr. Will Campbell is visiting in Eile, Kane W. W. Liddle went to Iola Sunday. STERLING, KANSAS. Rev. Etta Scott of Kansas City has been preaching and has done glorious work. She is a fine speaker and we can't praise her too much. The children are having a time with the maids. M. C. Club met at the church Thursday at Bordock. President Mrs. Geo. Boydston opened the meeting with a fine address. Paper by Mrs. L. Kern. Rev. Miss Scott organized the Mite Mission Society. The W. C. T. U. gave a program Tuesday evening as follows: Prayer, Rev. Pauline Stewart. Opening address, Mr. Warren Tyler. Solo, Miss Marguerite Crow of Hutchinson. Paper, Rev. Etta Scott. Solo, Mrs. Frank Saulter. Paper, Rev. Pauline Stewart. Instrumental solo, Mr. Fred Crow. Paper, Mrs. Levl Kern. Solo, Miss Marguerite Crow. Closing address, Rev. Pauline Stewart. Mr. Tyler and Miss Scott, Miss Crow and Mrs. Rawlins were the guest of Mrs. L. Kern in the country Saturday, callers at Mrs. P. Harris. Mrs. L. Kern and Mrs. Saulter were Mr. Uriel Stewart is at home. Mr. and Mrs. Rev. Sims, Mr. Tyler and Mrs. Scott, Miss Clow, Mr. and Mrs. Kern Mt. and Mrs. Saulter and Mrs. H. Kern and Mr. Sims drove to Mr. Geo. Boydston's fine country home and spent the evening and had a delightful time. Rev. Mrs. Scott left for Great Bend Sunday morning. Mrs. Mason of Lyons was a visitor Sunday, attending the meeting. The Stewartess Board will give a social Saturday evening. The Home Circle Club meets with Mrs. Walter Klowa. Services at the Second Baptist Church on last Sunday were largely attended, both in the morning and evening. At the close of the morning services two happy souls were united with the Church. There are a series of meetings now in progress at the Second Baptist Church, and the A. M. E. Church of Bassett. Both churches are meeting with much success. Rev. Shophead pastor of the A. M. E. Church who has been visiting his family in Leavenworth for the past EARN more MONEY Make your Home and Business in the town of Lots sold on easy payment system. $5 Down $2 per Month TAFT is the fastest growing town in Oklahoma. Population of over 1000 bright, intelligent, colored citizens Bank, Cotton Gin, Stores, Restaurants and Hotels Large colored Industrial School (Halochee Institute, already established OPPORTUNITIES for all lines of business. We have a LIBERAL PROPOSITION for reliable, trustworthy, honest agents. Write today. Reeves Raelty Company Muskogee, Okla. Mr. D. L. Taylor has been transferred from the Bartlett High School to Lincoln School, much to the regret of his pupils of the eighth grade. Prof. Chas. Stewart of Chicago will also lecture Monday, his subject being "Ephraim Waxed Fat and Kicked." Memorial services were held at the Third Street A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in memory of Rev. Wilkerson, founder of Wilkerson Lodge of this city. Mrs. Collis Evans and her little daughter, Constance, arrived in the city Sunday evening from Kansas City for a month's visit with her mother and sister before going to Colorado Springs for the summer. About one hundred men assembled at the A. M. E. Church for the purpose of providing ways and means for the establishment of a Y. M. C. A. in our city. The following is the program for the Lincoln School Study Club which was given on March 26: Opening. Quotations from Milton—Members and Visitors. English Literature from Shakespeare to Dryden—Mrs. Crossland. Sketches of the Characters of Polonius and His Two Children—Mrs. Oliver. Character of Hamlet—Prof. B. T. Perkins. The officers of the club are: Mrs. M. Oliver, president; Mrs. Crossland, vice president; Miss Z. Endicott, secretary; Miss Logan, assistant secretary; Prof. B. T. Perkins, treasurer; J. A. Dyer, director. An elegant repast was served after the program was rendered. Many visitors were present. Mr. Bradford died Saturday, March 21, and the remains were shipped to Philadelphia for burial Sunday. Mr. Bradford came to Rocky Ford about five weeks ago, thinking he might improve in health, but at last that dreadful disease, consumption, stole up on him and he gradually sunk away. Mr. Bradford was a Christian and never missed Sunday school and church as long as he was able to attend. The entire community unite in sympathy with his beloved wife and little daughter, both of whom live in Philadelphia, Penn. Mr. and Mrs. Leon King of Pueblo are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Lenora Rucker and Mr. Loviles. Mr. Loviles resides in Pueblo. Sunday, at a 12 o'clock dinner, Mrs. Joseph Harris entertained Mr. and Mr. John Cooper of La Junta, Mrs. Minnie Love of La Junta, and Mr. and Mrs. Leon King of Pueblo, and Mr. Chas. Harris of La Junta. Mrs. Martha Scott and Mrs. Prince of La Junta will be the guests of Mrs. Joseph Harris on Friday. Rev. Bates of Moherly, Mo, preached at the Baptist Church Wednesday evening. Mrs. R. H. Baker and T. E. Jackson were visitors in Pittsburg on Thursday. Rev. Davis and family will leave for Wellington this week. Mrs. O. Wells and Mrs. J. L. Mondie were visitors in Pittsburg Tuesday. S. Maples and J. H. Yarbrough left Sunday to attend the Interstate Convention of MIssers in Kansas City. W. S. Galloway was a visitor of Curranville on Saturday. Rev. Greene of Daxter has been assigned to the A. M. E. Church, vacated by Rev. Davis. Rev. L. W. Whitehead of Franklin delivered the Thanksgiving sermon of the K. of P's Sunday. It was an excellent one and all who heard it were enthused. THE WORLD'S GREATEST SEWING MACHINE LIGHT RUNNING NEWHOME If you want either a Vibra, a Shuttle, Rotary Shuttle or a single Thrud [Chain Mitch] Sewing Machine write to THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY Orange, Mass. Many sewing machines are made to sell regardless of quality, but the New Home is made to wear. Our guaranty never runs out 712 Kansas Ave. Second Floor. two weeks, returned home last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. James Steward of Omaha, Neb., are in the city visiting relatives. This is Mr. Steward's old home and his many friends were glad to see him. Mrs. Steward is quite a refined and cultured young lady, and is a personal friend of the writer. To know her is to love her. They will remain in the city indefinitely. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Art Wood, on March 1, a ten-pound baby boy. Mother and baby are doing nicely at this writing. Mrs. J. W. Gordon, who has been sick for the past eight weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. Adelaide Morris, an old citizen of Iola and one of the oldest members of the Second Baptist Church, departed this life on March 13, at 1:30 o'clock, at her home on North Chestnut street. At the time of her death she was 67 years 4 months and 3 days old. She was a faithful member of the Second Baptist Church, and was loyal to her Christian duties in her church, the deceased leaves only one son and a host of friends to morne her demise. The funeral services were held from the Second Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Gordon officiating. Meslames Tol. McColors, Eliza Park and Addie Williamson, all of whom have been confined to their beds for the past four weeks, are now convalescent. Rev. J. W. Gordon has received two invitations to preach the annual Thanksgiving sermon of the K. P. Lodge, the Morning Star Lodge at Yale, Kans., and the K. P. Lodge at Garden City, but as Rev. Gordon believes somewhat in the old adage "that charity begins at home," he therefore has accepted the invitation to preach the annual Thanksgiving sermon of the K. P. Lodge, of which he is a member, Sunday, March 29, at the Second Baptist Church. There is no place like home, he says. ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. With the awakening of spring the people of our city are also being aroused to the duties that this season of the year brings. Already the several church choirs are rehearsing the music for that day, the most blessed day, Easter Sunday. Prof. Sol. F. Metce has kindly consented to take charge of the A. M. F. choir. Mrs. Abraham Temple, former choirmaster, who has been very much indisposed, is improving much to the delight of her many friends. Mrs. Henry Moore was hostess for the "What So Ever" Society at her home at 105 S. 17th street. After the society transacted all business the meeting was turned over to Mrs. J. C. Caldwell, president of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. After all business was transacted the society was called from labor to recreation, which consisted of a dainty luncheon. Mrs. John Robinson will be the hostess for the society next week. The Clay Reading Club met with Mrs. Jackson of N. 20th street yesterday afternoon. After a very interesting study for one hour of the Book of Judges, the club then enjoyed a very delicious lunch, after which adjournment was taken to meet with Mrs. Essex Allen of 815 N. 23rd street on Friday, March 20th. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year of the Clay Reading Club: Mrs. Amos Johnson, president; Mrs. Jackson, first vice president; Mrs. Townsend Winn, second vice-president; Mrs. Maceo Mason, secretary; Mrs. Sam Jones, corresponding secretary; Mrs. L. Harper, treasurer; Mrs. Essex Allen, historian; Rev. J. C. Caldwell, instructor. Miss Corrine Bettis entertained a few friends at her home, 815 N. 23rd street, on March 15th. After a very pleasant soild hour and dainty refreshments, the young people departed, declaring Miss Bettis a delightful little hostess. We are sorry to learn that Mr. W. D. Hawkins is quite ill at his home on 18th and Angelique. Miss Anna Jones, one of Kansas City's most popular teachers, will lecture at the A. M. E. Church Tuesday night, under the auspices of the Douglas Lyceum. Opening. Instrumental Solo—Mr. S. F. McGee. Life of John Milton—Miss L. Gross. Remarks by Prof. J. H. Coleman. Violin Solo—Miss Tenje Burns. Vocal Solo—Miss Z. Gordon. Closing Address—Prof. J. H. Simms. Instrumental Solo—Mr. Denney. ROCKY FORD NOTES. PITTSBURG NOTES. A. G. Deaten was master of ceremonies. Rev. Greene of Daxter has been assigned to the A. M. L. Church in Rev. Davis' stead, and delivered his first sermon Sunday. Rev. S. Warden and J. Galloway were visitors Sunday from Pittsburg. A. Moore and P. Lewis were Pittsburg visitors Sunday. The Scott Cafe Short Order and Lunch Restaurant. First Class Meals served at all Hours. Cigars, Tobacco and Soda Water W. M. SCOTT, Prop. a3 W. Warren Lawrence Kas BOB;KOSS, Pres. ARTHUR HARRIS, Sec. AL. RODGERS, Business Mgr., Home 'Phone 7539 Main Bell 'Phone 4114 Main 606 WEST FIFTH STREET Kansas City, Mo. Chas. Smith.....Sam Yarbrough N. C. Pearman.....Ed. 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If your drugstress or dealer can not supply you, he can get it for you from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us 50 cts. for one bottle postpaid or 1.40 cts. for the express paid. We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When order- ing send postal or express money order, and mention name of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles J. Ford Proud 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Agents wanted everywhere. OTTAWA. KANSAS. After carrying on a wonderful meeting for the last three weeks, for the purpose of saving souls to work in the Master's vineyard, conducted by Hon. Rev. G. W. Bundett of Kansas City, great success was obtained, adding about thirty-two souls to our list to help push the battle to the gate. A delightful surprise party was given on the worthy pastor by a few of the workers of the church at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Greene Hudson. A small program was rendered as follows: Music was given by Miss Hattie Hudson and Lulu Schradert; address by Mr. Ernest Crith, which showed how highly the pastor is appreciated among the members of the Third Baptist Church, and what great work was accomplished through him by the help of God. The address was responded to by Mr. Wm. McBrler and others. A very interesting closing address was made by the Rev. G. W. Burdett, who seemed to be carried away in the spirit. The baptising will be on the fifth Sunday of this month. Eighty-three dollars were taken in during his stay. NEWTON, KANSAS There was a party given by Mrs. Leroy Knok and Mrs. I. Slaughter at their home on East 6th street in honor of Mrs. Winchester and Mrs. Green of La Junta, Colo. All had a pleasant time. The Milles Literary at the C. M. E. Church has again resumed its usual routine. The debate Tuesday night was quite interesting. Subject, "Resolved, That the Government Should Own the Railroads." Affirmative, Mr. L. Rickman and Mr. L. Frame; negative, Mr. Johnnie B. Williams and Mr. D. J. Hodges. The judges returned a verdict in favor of the negatives. Miss Bettie Worrell and Mr. H. Neely were married last Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock at the home of the bride's cousin, Mr. R. L. Malone. Rev. W. H. Garnett, pastor of the Second Baptist Church performed the ceremony. Mrs. B. Thompson was the bridesmaid and Mr. A. Hocket of Wichita was best man. After the congratulations of their relatives and friends a three-course lunchcon was served. The house was decorated with house plants and carnations. There were fifty-three people present. The young people received seventy-six presents of fine chinaware and 20 pieces of glassware. The young couple have a host of friends in Newton, Wichita and Eldorado, Kans., who wish them a bright and happy future. Mr. and Mrs. H. Neely will make Newton their home for a while. ARKANSAS CITY. KANSAS. There has been much illness in our town this winter. All are now recovering but John Heann, who is still very sick. P. R. Wooten held his second quarterly meeting here yesterday with good success. Rev. Adams of Oklahoma was with us in the meeting Sunday. Bio. and Sister B. R. Guy are at their best. H. C. Carpenter, John Lenix and James Lenix have taken up land in Colorado, near Rocky Ford, lately. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mrs. S. J. Mason and little son Kenneth left on the 19th inst. for a few months in Montana, and then will take a lovely trip to Canada. Mrs. Mason if the mother of Mr. Lee Mason, who is a highly educated young man. Miss Buttie Ellis, trained nurse o f Lawrence, left Tuesday to spend a few weeks in Kansas City. The novelty in the form of a program was given by the People's Literary last Friday evening by the members. It was in the nature of a divorce case, in which Mrs. Catherine Doohittle Blunders was suing William Blunders for divorce. Miss Brownlee Baidl took the plaintiff's part and Mr. Henry Dillard was the defendant. The young men who acted as the attorneys for Mrs. Blunders were Mr. Jacob and Mr. Willburn, the lawyers for Mr. Blunders being Mr. Wasson and Mr. Hardiman. Mr. Geo. M. Williams of Sedalia, now a law student of Kansas University, acted as judge. The case proceeded in such a formal way that it looked for a time like a real court scene. Attorneys Wasson and Hardiman, after playing forcibly upon the sympathies of the jury, were successful in winning their case and denying Mrs. Blunders her divorce. The witnesses, Mr. Clarence Davis, Rueben Brown and Roy McNutt, seemed so well onto their business that the firm of Wasson & Hardiman have offered them standing positions. A. Scott Kino, Correspondent. SLAVERY IN LOUISIANA Continued from Page 1. never know of any for other children, no church but one for master who or what he worships besides money I do not know—, no way of escape, restrained of every right and privilege, denied intercourse with outside world, host of blood-hounds to hunt people free but held in slavery. Hundreds know nothing of freedom, slavery in full blast,maintained by armed force of masters and overseers. I am an escroped slave just from there, condit ons there worse than before the Civil War. There men, women and children are shot, beaten, whipped or killed at will. Slaveholders and overseers armed to the teeth. This letter is written to get the government to send its agents there to see, agents who are not in favor of slavery and who will tell the trnth. I am now free and want the government to set my folks and hundreds of others there free. I have been told the government at Washington will set all the people down there free when it finds out that Pat Parish, Louisiana is yet in slavery. I cannot now give all its details but for Heaven's sake and humanity, investigate and free those people. My information is not second hand. I am just from there where I have labored all my life from boyhood to a few days ago. Yours for Freedom, HARRY LAMB. The Topeka Fish and Oyster Market, 323 Kansas Avenue is showing the prize fish for this season. It is a large yellow cat and weighs 110 pounds and was caught near Saint Joseph, Mo. PROGRAM. Calanthe entertainment April 21 at Metropolitan Hall: Pythianism—Ilon. Jas. H. Guy. Instrumental Solo—Miss Coreta Edwards. Vocal Solo—Mrs. L. Clark. Instrumental Solo—Miss Charlesetta Nicholson. Paper—"The Conquest of Columbus," Mrs. Willis. Vocal Solo—Mrs. Maggie Boyd. Recitation—Mrs. Lee Anderson. Vocal Solo—Mrs. J. M. Wright. Instrumental Duet—Misses Guy and Watkins. After the program music will be furnished by Wilson's orchestra. BOLEY. OKLA. Farming in this vicinity is well advanced and the acreage for this year will be larger than ever before. Last Tuesday night the Chiles Mercantile Company, general merchandise store, and the office of the Boley Beacon were totally destroyed by fire. The Farmers & Merchants Bank was seriously threatened. Through the heroic efforts of citizens the town was saved from destruction. The building occupied by the Chiles Mercantile Company and owned by Mr. H. C. Cavil was not insured. The stock of goods was insured for $2,000. The annual sermon of the K. of P.'s and C. of C.'s was preached at the C. M. E. Church Sunday at 3 p.m. The exercises were impressive and the attendance goods despite the fact that the weather was unusually cold for this time of year. A delegation headed by Prof. J. C. Leftwich of the Creek Seminole College left here Sunday evening for Guthrie. The delegation was invited to meet with the Governor and the educational committee of both houses of the legislature to present the claims of Boley for one of the State normals soon to be established. A number of Kentucky gentlemen are in town this week prospecting. They are pleased with Boley. BUSINESS MEN FROM THE FAR WEST. Washington, D. C., March 28.—Mr. J. W. Jackson, a prominent business man of Denver, Colo., and a political leader of his State; Mr. Nick Chiles, editor of the Plaindealer, Topaka, Kansas, and Mr. T. P. Mahammitt, editor of the Enterprise, Omaha, Neb., have been the guests for several days of the Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury. They are a fine set of gentlemen, full of energy, and typical of the housling West, and made an excellent impression upon the good people of the national capitol. They saw all the interesting sights that abound here in countless numbers, and got a prop at the big statesman at the capitol where the law makers hold forth and "save the country" at critical periods. Tuesday evening, Register Vernon gave a brilliant reception for the visiting gentlemen at his stately residence, 420 T street, Le Droit Park, and they enjoyed one of the most delightful social functions of the season. The guests present who came to meet Messrs. Jackson, Mahammitt and Chiles, were: Messrs. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds; Cyrus Field Adams, Assistant Register of the Treasury; W. L. Houston, Grand Master G. L. O. O. or O. F.; W. H. Chilford, J. A. Lankford, H. C. Lyson, Charles E. Tall, Ia T. Bayant, Major Arthur Brooks, Lient. Thos. H. R. Clarke, Justices Robert H. Terrell and E. M. Howlett, Professors A. H. Glenn, Kelly Miller, John T. Layton, W. Bruce Evans, Naval Thomas Directors A. M. Curtis, J C Dowling F Sumner Wormley Attorneys L. M. King, L. G. Gregory, and Mr. R. W. Thompson. Rately is there gathered together, even in the resouceful and versatile capitol of the nation, such an aggregation of distinguished professional and business men, and Dr. Vernon proved to be a host fully worthy of the grand occasion. An elaborate luncheon was served by the prince of gastonomies, J. W. Gray, after which impromptu speeches were made by every one present, and the interpolation of tuneful melodies by Prof. John T. Layton and Dr. C. Summer Wormley, contributed to the charm of the hour. Dr Vernon acted as toastmaster, and had a good word for all. Dr. Vernon is "Everybody's Register of Everybody's Treason," and his latchstring is out for the country at large when its representatives journey this way. HORTON, KANSAS. Rev. D. G. Cole has been transferred from the Horton A. M. E. charge to Sabetha and Fairview. Rev. A. Wagner has been assigned to the Horton charge, and in addition will look after the Holton A. M. E. Church. Mrs. H. M. Hendrickson and son Keith returned home Saturday, after a visit with her sister, Mrs. M. G. Holloway. The Willing Workers of the A. M. E. Church will meet Friday of this week with Mrs. R. C. Smith. The society is doing a good work and has accumulated a goodly sum in their treasury. Mrs. Taylor Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams drove over to Hiawatha last Thursday to visit relatives... Edward Lewis enjoyed a short vacation on account of the few days lay-off of the shops. Preparations are being made for excellent Easter programs at both the Methodist and Baptist churches. Lelbert Gamble and Logan Goodlaw of Hiawatha were visitors in Horton Sunday. Mr. Gamble is a brother in-law of J. W. Brooks. The interior of the Baptist Church has been tastefully decorated with new wall paper and a fresh coat of paint. Much credit is due the promulgators. The Baptist Aid Society was entertained last Thursday afternoon by Mrs. P. T. Murphy. The society is quite a help to the church and should be encouraged by its members. Hortense Holloway is recovering from an attack of pneumonia. She had quite a seige of it. A number of the young people participated in a social dance at Kennckuk Tuesday night two and one-half miles south of Hinton. The Methodist people have started a series of meetings at their church. We are pleased to note some action along this line, as we believe all will be benefitted thereby. Rev. Wagner is a good talker and we predict a successful revival. We are glad to welcome Mrs. Clay and Latonia Cafe and Restaurant. Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco. Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS, Proprietor, 912 E.12th Kansas City, Mo. her mother, Mrs. Tripplett, permanently located in our midst again. Report has it that Robt. Madison has closed negotiations for a home. This is a step in the right direction. And we might say, that we have but few tenants here now, as most of our people either own their homes or are paying on them. Already some of our people have the fishing craze. And some fine members of the "finny tribe" have been caught. Lipps Woodson has been putting in his spare time breaking his single rooter and he has pretty well succeeded and his horse makes a good showing Harry Hicks of Paitbury was a Horton visitor Sunday. Richard Keys has returned to his former position at Battlow's barn, after an absence of one year on a farm. Dr. W. Roger Russell DENTIST Dr. W. Roger Russell DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 921 Kansas Ave. Bell Phone 774 TOPEKA, KANSAS Legal Notices PUBLICATION NOTICE. Beulah Stores, Plaintiff, Vs Carl Stores, Defendant. The state of Kansas to Carl Stores: You will take notice that you have been sued by Beulah Stores in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in the above entitled action and you must answer the petition filed by the plaintiff in said cause on or before May 1st, 1908, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you accordingly for a divorce in favor of the plaintiff and for such other and further relief as may be required. By W. I. JAMISON, her attorney. Attest; R. L. THOMAS, First published March 22th. 1908. NOTICE In the District Court in 1911 for Shawnee County, Kansas. Eva Evans, Plaintiff. vs No. 24868 Eugene B. Evans, Defendant. The said defendant, Eugene B Evans is hereby notified and required to take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Eva Evans, in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, in an action for divorce and custody of minor child, and that he must answer the petition now on file in said court in said cause on or before the 2nd day of May, 1908, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer of said petition. EVA EVANS, By her attorney, A. M. THOMAS First published March 20th, 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the district court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Elizabeth May Harrier Plaintiff State of Kansas to said defendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, Elizabeth May Hairier, whose petition in said case was filed in the said court on the 4th day of March, A. D., 1908, and unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 17th day of April, A. D. 1908, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you and for other proper relief. ELIZABETH MAY HARRIER. Paintif Attest; R, L. THOMAS, Clerk Dist. Court. [SEAL] J. J. KING, Attorney for Plaintiff. First published March 6th, '08. NOTICE OF SALE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. F. A. Smith, Plaintiff, vs C. H. Martin, Annie M. Martin W. H. Boardman and Mrs. ---- Boardman, wife of W. H. Boardman, Defendants. By virtue of an order of sale issued to me out of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, I will on Wednesday, the 29th day of April, A. D. 1908, at 10 o'clock a.m. of said day, at the east front door of the court house, in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest and best bid der for cash in hand all of the following described real estate, towit.— Lots 7, 8 and 9 in Block 3 on Irving Street in Auburndale addition to the city of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas, subject to a mortgage of $500, held by one W. H. Boardman. The above property is taken as the property of the said defendants C. H. Martin and Annie M. Martin and is directed by said order of sale to be sold and will be sold according to law to satisfy said order of sale. Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By H. I. Monroe, Dept Sheriff First published March 27th, 198. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Marion. Sheldon Plaintiff vs No 24,848 J. A. Wilkins, Defendant To the above named defendant, 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 an action for the recovery of the sum of Forty-three Dollars and Fifve cents ($43 55) balance due u, commission due this plaintiff so you for the sale of certain real est that a writ of attachment was issued out os the above entitled court s by the sheriff of said county lev i 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 'or 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, R L. THOMAS, [SEAL] Clerk of District Court First published March 6th, 1908. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. PUBLICATION NOTICE. The State of Kansas the above named defendant. Jean Newberger: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff, Cora Newberger, has commenced suit against you as defendant in the above named court and cause; that she filed her petition in the above entitled action on the 21st day of March, 1908, praying in said petition for a divorce from you; that you must appear in said action and file an answer to said petition on or before the 16th day of May, 1908, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered therein accordingly, divorcing you from said plaintiff, and granting her such other and further relief as she may be entitled to. W. I, JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: R. L. THOMAS, (SEAL) Clerk District Court. First published April 3rd 1908 PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. David C. Stuart, Plaintiff, vs Gertrude L. Stuart, Defendant, Defendant, Gertrude L Stuart is hereby notified that she has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, for a divorce on the grounds of abandonment and desertion, and unless she appears and answers to the petition filed on or before the 15th day of May, 1908, the allegations and averments in said petition will be taken as true, and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from the defend nt. DAVID C. STUART By J. R. McNARY, his attorney. First published April 3rd, 1908. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Daniel J. Greenwald and Gabriel Greenwald, partners doing business as Greenwald and Company. Harriet B Foster. Frank E. Brush, H. Perry Brush, D A. Smith, Joseph C. Miller, Administrator of the Estate of Loring G Cleveland, Deceased and Joseph C. Miller and the Unknown Heira, Devisees, Administrators. Executors. Assigns and Trustees of the Above Named Defendants and each of them Defendants. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas to the Defendants, Daniel J. Greenwald and Cabriel Greenwald, partners doing business as Greenwald and company, D. A. Smith, Joseph C. Miller. Administrator of the Estate of Loring G Cleveland, deceased, and Joseph G Miller, and all of the unknown heirs, devisees, executors. administrators assigns and trustees of said defendants and each of them You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the Plaintiff. Cushing Academy, a corporation, and that unless you and each of you answer the Plaintiff's petition on or before the 18th day of May, 1908 the allegations therein will be taken as true, and judgment rendered as prayed for. You are further notified that the plaintiff demands a judgment against you forever quieting the title in it and judging that it is the legal and equitable owner of and entitled to the possession of the following described real estate, to wit: A tract of land beginning Eighty five feet West of the Southwest corner of Sixth avenue East and Branner Street, Parkdale addition to the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; thence southerly on a line parallel with Branner Street One Hundred Thirty feet; thence westerly parallel to the South line of Sixth avenue East Sixty feet; thence southerly parallel to the west line of Branner Street One Hundred Ninety five feet thence westerly to the center of Shunganunga creek thence; northerly along the center of said creek to the south line of said Sixth Avenue, thence easterly along said Sixth avenue to the place of beginning, containing two acres more or less; and that you and each of you and al. persons claiming by, through or under you to be forever barred of and from all right, title or interest in or to said real estate, and from ever setting up or claiming any interest or title therein and for all proper and equitable relief. CUSHING ACADEMY A CORPORATION Plaintiff. D. H. BRANAMAN, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS. The State of Kansas, Shawnee County ss. 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 Toeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the Fifth day of Mav, A. D. 1908, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Dated Topeka, Kansas, March 12 A. D. 1908 G. H KITTELL, Administrator of the estate of Henry Kittell, deceased. First published March 13th, '08. --- KANSAS CITY, KANSAS ADVERTIZING GET READY FOR EASTER. 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They are at home to their many friends at 721 Everett avenue. Mrs. Rachel Porter, late of Chicago, and Mrs Ella Adams of Warrenburg, Mo., attended the funeral of W. Porter, at Leavenworth, last Saturday. At the Nationnl Capital Continued from Page 1. abolitionists are kept here. The home is presided over by Mrs. Whit field McKneey, a beautiful and culturel lady who takes great pride in showing and relating the history of the relics and incidents in the remarkable career of Mr. Douglass. Her husband is one of the leading real estate men and politicians of Washington. They are formerly of Charleston, South Carolina, and have two daughters who are attending school. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gray have one of the finest drug stores owned by colored people in the whole city. Mr. Gray holds a position with the Government which pays a large salary. Mrs. Gray is a registered pharmacist and also postmistress of a station located in their store. They KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. own a beautiful brick residence, richly furnished and they are among the leaders of Washington. One of the greatest surprises to us was the meeting of our old friend, Mr. Price, of Greenville, S. C., who represents the Star (at the White House) one of the leading papers of the East. He is a born journalist, and comes from one of the first families of Carolina. We were boys together in the Old Palmetto state. R, W. Thompson, one of the best writers in the business, is doing fine and still grinding out. "copy" for the boys. He is the same genial Bob Thompson that made such a host of friends in Topeka during the session the National Negro Business league J. A. Langford, architect, is doing an extensive business. James A. Cobb, Attorney at Law, is a bright young man and is Assistant Attorney for the District of Columbia. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Roscoe Simmons, of the National Review, New York City, who was visiting in Washington. He is a prince of princes and as an orator and writer he has but few equals. We met our friend Robert A. Barton, who is pastor of Zion Baptist church at Caroline, and an employee of the Interior Department We shall ever remember the many good things and courtesies extended to us by Registrar and Mrs. W. T. Vernon. They are located in a beautiful nine room modern two story brick residence with lovely furnishing, and situated in the best residence district of Washington. We were royally entertained from the time we arrived in Washington until we left. Registrar and Mrs. Vernon always strive to make it pleasant for their friends. A reception was tendered us by him and some of the most influential men of D. C. were present. Each guest was requested to speak a few words in his own way pertaining to the welfare of the race and coun try. The fine repist was served by the Gray catering establishment. We smoked and talked until the wee hours of morning. Another great pleasure to us was being at the headquarters of Registrar Vernon's office where he signs a few bonds during the day and does not even blot the ink upon them. There are several white and colored men in this department who are congenial, polite and courteous Cyrus Field Adams, Asn't Registrar, is a veteran and old newspaper man, and a gentleman of ability who makes friends with everyone he meets. We were delighted to be with Mr. Adams. Hon. H. R. Clark is chief clerk and a gentleman of unlimited information concerning affairs of the government. He was a Lieutenant in the late U. S. Volunteers and has the courage of a soldier, and is a gentleman of much wit and thought. We also visited the Auditor of the Navy, Mr. Ralph Tyler, who was recently appointed to this office but is running things as though he had been in the harness for years. Everyone respects him. He is dignified and courteous as well as diplomatic. We visited the Recorder's office, presided over by John C. Dancy, a man of intelligence, who is pursuing the line of economy and looking forward to a rainy day. He has several employees under him, of whom one third are colored Here we found our old friend Dan Brooks who has been connected with this department for years We also met Geo. C. Smith, an old resident of Shawnee county, now in the Treasury Department. Our friend Pinekney Jones, the barber, is also a resident of Washington. What the Negroes of Washington need are banks, clothing, dry goods and shoe stores. In fact, they should wake up in the business world and do something besides depending on the government for support. The one hundred thousand should wake up as none of the above business is theirs in that great city. We left Washington Sunday afternoon, after spending about ten days in that beautiful city. Our first stop was at Baltimore, where we visited Mrs. Dwight Holmes, formerly Mrs. Messer Davls. Her husband is a teacher in the public school and one of the leading citizens of the city of the oriole. They own a beautifully furnished residence and each seems to be proud of the other. She is as happy as the flowers in May and is a lady who stands high and deserves the best attention that can be given by the best people of this country. Baltimore has a large colored population and on some streets you find no other class of people. We visited the Joe Gans hotel, of which Gans and Myers are the proprietors. This's one of the best resorts in Baltimore, or the East, owned and controlled by colored people They have fine dining rooms, both public and private. Our next stop was at Columbus, Ohio, where we found several colored people engaged in the barber business. There is also one fine hotel. We visited the Taft headquarters, of which A. L. Vorys is manager. Our next stop was Indianapolis, where we met our friends Dr. and Mrs. Sumner A. Furniss He is one of the leading physicians of this country. We lunched with them at their beautiful modern home, lovely furnished. The Doctor owns several valuable pieces of property and enjoys a large practice. He has an automobile, also horses and buggies. We enjoyed a ride in the auto mo Gem Steam Laundry, F. B. SIMMS, Proprietor BEST WORK IN THE CITY. No Cheap Help-No Cut Rate. 'Phone 798 519 NORTH KANSAS AVE. TOPEKA FISH AND OYSTER MARKET Wholesale and Retail, 323 Kansas Avenue Ind. Phone 1889. bile and in this way was shown a great portion of the city. Indianapolis is the home of the Freeman, World and Resorder. We had the pleasure of meeting Hon. Geo, L. Knox, the editor and owner of the Freeman, and his son, Elwood, manager. Mr. Knox and son are among the leaders of the race at Indianapolis. Mr. Knox, Sr., conducts one of the leading barber shops of this country. He showed us around the city and through the capitol building where we met some of the most prominent colored and white men. The Freeman has a competent corps of men and women to conduct the business, of which Miss Doneva Dunnell, formerly of this city, is one. We also met Gurley Brewer, editor of the World. We stopped at the Parker House, one of the first class hotels of the city. One source of pleasure we had was meeting with II. L Sanders and wife, who conducts a manufacturing establishment which employs several colored men and women, who are running machines, cutting and making gowns, coats for surgeons, dentists, cooks and waiters, also overalls. They carry a line of gents and ladies furnishing goods and are doing an immense business. Negroes in other towns and cities could do likewise if they only tried. NOTICE. The subscribers of Iola, Chanute Coffeyville, Osawatomie, Pittsburg, Ft. Scott and other southern towns in Kansas will please prepare to pa their subscriptions to THE PLAIN DEALER as the representative will be in those towns soon. 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. U. P. Pharmacy A. H. HEROLD Pure Drugs and Medicines 619 N. KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. Bell 'Phone 1091 Ind. Phone 959. Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection! Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence: 57 Madison Street. TOPEKA, KA W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. '11th 4.4 ansas Avenhe; independent Phone 018. TOPEKA, KAS. Office Hours | 9 to 12 a. m. | 2 to 5 30 p. m. LAWRENCE ADVERTISING. Byron Jones, Hotel and Restaurant Supplies a Specialty. 830 Massachusetts Street LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Albert McNish, (Successor to Robt. Wiedemann) MANUFACTURER OF HIGH-GRADE CARBONATED BEVERAGES. 831 Vermont Street Phone 8 198. LAWRENCE, KA9. W. J. Francisco & Sons LIVERY, BOARDING AND HACKING. Open Day and Night. Carriage Painting and Trimming. Phones 130 812-814 Vermont Street. LAWRENCE, KAS.