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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Between President Roosevelt and Attorney Wm. H. H. Hart, the South's Jim Crow Cars are Doomed A Glance at the Past Career of the Great Lawyer Who is Fighting Oklahoma's Obnoxious Law He is Connected With the Department of Law at Howard University. At last, after forty years of patient and long suffering submission to the infamous Jim Crow car outrage, a man, and an accomplished lawyer, has resolutely resisted it and suffered imprisonment and a criminal charge andrial and conviction, and by irresistible argument and skillful legal defense and appeal to the highest state tribunal on his way to the Supreme court on the United States, struck down the law as to all interstate passengers,-reversed the judgment against him in the first instance and opened up all through passenger traffic in this Union to people alike, of whatever race, col- The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale image with a dark background and some faint, indistinct shapes. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale image with a rough texture. ATTORNEY WM. H. H. HARP. or nationality. This is a victory for human rights. The rest will follow naturally and easily, and the Jim Crow abomination, like every other outrage upon justice and deceney, will die the death it deserves. All that was needed was a real man, with the defiant instincts of a free man and a citizen, to strike the infamy fully and fairly in the face and take the consequences of his act without regard to friend or foe or favor or fear. Such a man is the gift of God to the world to keep it fit to live in. He will find a way or make a way for all mankind to share alike in the blessings of liberty and progress without regard to race, color, creed or sex. Such a man is the good and faithful friend and the big brave brother of humanity. May long life in the service of man be allotted him! May his tribe increase and may his shadow never grow less! On September first, 1004, Prof. William H. II. Hart, of the Law department of Howard University of Washington, D. C, a member of the bar of all the courts of the District of Columbia and of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, was passenger on a through train on the Pennsylvania railroad from New York City to Washington and was accompanied by Miss C. N. Bartlett, a lady in ill health at the time. When the train reached the boundary of Maryland and Delaware Professor Hart was ordered by the conductor of the train to vacate the seat occupied during the trip from New York city to this point and to go forward into a j'm crow car next to the engine which had been attached to the train at Wilmington, Del. Prof. Hart refused to do any such thing in the most direct and positive manner; upon which the conductor informed him that 'f he did not vacate his seat before the train reached Elkton The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph with a dark background and some white speckles. There is no discernible text or any other content that can be clearly identified. Md., the next station, that a sheriff would meet the train and arrest him and look him up in jail, according to the terms of the Jim Crow law of the state of Maryland. To which Prof. Hart replied that he would not surrender his seat for which he had paid and occupied for four hours to any man living under any state law in the world; that he was an interstate passenger on an interstate train and fully protected by the interstate commerce clause of the Constitution of the United States and that he would hold on to that seat under that constitutional right like grim death, and that if the rail road company violated its contract to carry him safely and free from annoyance or oppression to the end of his journey according to his ticket contract of passage, heavy damages would have to be paid for such failure of duty and such an infamous outrage upon its helpless guest. Prof. Hart kept his seat and the conductor kept his word when the train reached Elkton. Miss Bart lett, without even being ordered to vacate her seat, and Prof. Hart, who had refused to vacate his seat, were both forcibly taken from ear by a deputy sheriff employed by the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 17, 1908. railroad and placed in the common jail at Elkton. There they remained three hours until a magistrate came to have a preliminary hearing and to six bail. The magistrate came, had the hearing and fixed bail in each case at $200, to appear at the approaching term of the Circuit court of Cecil county; upon a further hearing Prof. Hart secured a reversal of the decision as to Miss Battlett and she was released and came on to Washington. The professor himself went back to jail and remained there seventy-two hours without food or drink until the cash could be brought from Washington to secure a bondman. The case came on to be tried and Professor Hart defended himself and presented an elaborate and irrefutable brief supported by an able and eloquent argument of three hours on a demurrer to the indictment against him. He was, however, convicted and fined, but he appealed the case to the Court of Appeals of the state of Maryland, intending there to appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States under his right to do so, as the case involved a constitutional question, and gave bond in the sum of $500 to secure the costs. The case was argued in the Court of Appeals upon Prof. Hart's brief, and after holding the case under consideration for two months and four days that court decided the case in favor of every contention of Professor Hart, reversing the judgment of the court below and declaring that the state law could in no way affect or touch an interstate passenger, and that the case of Hall vs. DeQuier, decided by the Supreme Court of the United States, was conclusive upon the state of Maryland upon this subject, and that all passengers going through a State or into a State from without or without from within were not subject to Jim Crow restrictions, but could choose any seat equally with any other passenger in any and all parts of the train to which he held a ticket for which he had paid his money. The Court of Appeals also threw in a lot of matter non coram justice and obiter dictum, which amounts to nothing. The case before the court was Prof. Hart's case, and the facts and the law applicable to the facts of that issue and none others, and the court could in strict conformity to its duty pass only upon the case at bar, so that its other findings in legal contemplation are of no value or force one way or the other. The main question—the question properly before the court upon the elaborate and technical and scientific pleadings of Prof. Hart in defense—in which there could be found no flaw or error or loop hole was fairly and firmly decided by the court to which we take off our hats in all honor and respect; because, be it remembered that this is the highest judicial tribunal of a late slave state upon its own Jim Crow car law, and therein lies its great value and significance. This is the brave beginning of the end of Jim Crow. Prof. Hart has been asked to prepare an account of this trial, together with his pleadings, brief and argument in print for the use of colored people who travel and want to protect their rights in this matter and break down this shame- Continued on Page 4. MODERN CAFE AND BUFFET! Mr. James W. Gray, Noted Caterer who Has Served Presidents and Queens, Conducts a Select Resort for His Race. ANTHONY SAYS REDUCE SOUTN'S REPRESENTATION The First District Congressman Heartily Favors a Reduction in States Where Citizens are Disfranchised. D. R. Anthony, Jr., is representing the First district and Kansas just as the people desire. He knows their needs and wants and never fails to speak out on any and all questions. "Young Dan" as he is dubbed by we have watched him grow and develop from a bare-foot boy into a brainy and useful man, comes from a long line of noble ancestry—the purest and best blond America has ever known. His father, Col. D. R. Anthony; his uncle, Gov. Geo. T. Anthony and his aunt, Miss Susan B. Anthony, were all noted abolitionists—bold, brave, and fearless defenders of human rights. "Young Dan" is a chip off the old block, and is as radical on questions that involve the rights of man as were his illustrious ancestors, and it is the intention of the people of the First district to keep him in Congress MODERN CAFE Mr. James W. Gray, Noted Presidents and Queen Resort for One of the many places we visited while in Washington was the fine cafe of James W. Gray at 1313 E street, N. W., in the heart of Washington overlooking Pennsylvania avenue, the finest public highway in the world. This cafe is upstairs, where you find a large dining hall and private dining rooms, trescoed ceiling and walls. French plate mirrors draped with fine imported curtains, fine table linen, cut glass and silver service, first class cooks and waiters, whose service cannot be excelled. The patrons are the best class of colored people of Washington. This is where you J. H. meet the leaders of the race and where you go: the doings of the country. A man who goes to Washington and misses Gray's place will be considered as not having seen Washington. Here is where you meet the leading men from all parts of the world, ALER NUMBER 16 Cars are Doomed just as long as he will serve. On the question of reducing Southern representation, in a letter which appeared in The New York World on April 2nd, Mr. Anthony says: You ask my opinion as to what should be the attitude of the Republican party toward a strict enforcement of section 2 of the fourteenth amendment. In reply I would state that I am unqualifiedly in favor of its strict enforcement. My attitude toward the provisions of the Constitution and toward all laws is that they should either be enforced or repealed. I should vote in favor of legislation reducing the representation of the Southern States in which citizens have been disfranchised contrary to the Constitution. D. R. ANTHONY, JR. Washington, March 27. By way of Comment on the matter, The World says: * * "When The World described the Onio platform as "a warning to the South," we were told by various Southern newspapers that the Republican party would never seriously undertake to enforce section 2 of the fourteenth amendment, and that this newspaper was making itself ridiculous by construing a political bluff as a threat. "Southern Democrats are living in a fool's paradise if they think there is no serious purpose among Republican leaders to reduce E AND BUFFET! d Caterer who Has Served ns, Conducts a Select His Race. men of wealth, dignity and influen o. A fine buffet downstairs where the elites of the city discuss races, horses and politics. Mr. Gray was born in Alexander, Virginia. is fifty years of age and looks like a man of forty. He came to Washington in 1878, attended the public schools. He is a caterer by profession and one of the best in the country, having served at the White House, Cleveland and Harrison and Queen Liliokulana of Hawaii. He was for years with John Chamberlain, one of the greatest race horse men in the world, at Long Branch, Manhattan Park, in fact, he controlled all of the leading race tracks in the East. Mr. Gray was his right hand man and handled thousands of dollars, and also looked after the business up to the time of Mr. Chamberlain's death, after which Mr. Gray engaged in business for himself. Mr. Gray has a wife, three granddaughters and a grandson. Roscoe Langston, holds a clerical position in the Treasury department. James E. is associated in business with his father and Thomas Gray is travelling in Europe. Mr. Gray owns considerable valuable property of which his home is a fine pressed brick modern structure, located in the best residence district. His manager, C. Washington, who has been with him for years, is a gentleman, who has a host of friends and attends strictly to business. He strives to make it pleasant for his guests. Mr. Gray has nothing but friends and admirers in Washington. He is courteous, gentlemanly, painstaking and honorable—a man for his race and country. --- ```markdown ``` ·KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, ADVERTIZING HERE ARE 15 GREAT BIG Special Bargains We Put Them On Special Sale For You To-day. Come and Get Some of Them. No. 1. Genuine $2 50 Heatherbloom Petticoats $ 1 09 No. 2 Ladies Summer Corsets..... .25 No. 3. Big Lot 10, 12 1 2 and 15c Embroideries 09 No. 4. 25c white Mercerized Waisting. ..... .18 No. 5. Ladies Black or Brown Panama Skirts— Just think of it, only..... 2 50 No. 6. Ladies $5 00 Poplin Skirts with Fine Silk Folds at bottom, only..... 3.98 No. 7. Three Bolts of Striped White Swiss..... .08 No. 8. India Linen 25c, 20c, 15c, 10c and ..... .00 No. 9. Ladies Patent Leather Oxfords..... 1.75 No. 10. 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Judge Cottrell practically decided this point in the injunction suit. While he did not go into it fully, enough was said to justify our people in taking that course. The Jim Crow law is not in keeping with the enabling act, and will meet its just fate in one of the courts. Right must prevail and if one judge is scared to decile it there will be others who are not The man who takes the bull by the horns will be an Abraham Lincoln. KAW VALLEY CONSISTORY NO. VALLEY OF TOPEK.1. The Spring Semi-annual reunion of the A. A. S. R. Freemasonry will take place April 22-23 at Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas avenue. This will be by far the greatest event ever programed by the Scottish Rite Freemasons in the state. A large class of candidates has been registered and more are expected. Distinguished visitors from all parts of this and adjoining state will be present. Prominent among them: Ill. E. S. Baker, 33rd degree, Gov. Inspector Gen'l; Ill. Frank A. Neal, 33rd degree, Imperial Representative, and Ill. E. H. Mosely, 33rd degree, C. C., of Kansas City; Ill. William G. Curtis, 33 degree; Ill. A. D. D. Hines, 32nd degree Grand Treasurer Prince Hall Grand Lodge, No 1 of Kansas City, Mo. of the Southern jurisdiction The Illustrious Allen P. Smith, 33rd degree, Sovereign Inspector General of the Orient of Kansas, has issued his proclamation of allegiance to the United Supreme Council, 33rd and last degree to the Northern jurisdiction, whose See Philadelphia, Pa., presided over by Ill. Joshua D. Kelly, 33rd degree, M. P. S. G. C. with Grand Representative near the Grand Orient of the United Supreme Council of the Southern jurisdiction. All brothers who are in accord with the above action are extended a cordial welcome and a fraternal greeting is assured. The reunion will close with the usual characteristic banquet Thursday evening, 7:30 to 9:30 at the den of the Elks, 413 Kansas avenue, followed by a public reception at Metropolitan hall. A special program will be rendered. An orchestra has been secured to dispel the gloom. At the reception 25 cents will be charged. WHAT NEXT? Last week we published an article in this paper which should be read and discussed by everyone in this country. This article told where slavery actually exists in Louisiana We hope the government will see to it that this is broken up. We had the pleasure of riding on a train last week with seven men who were taken to federal prison by United States Marshal Morsey of St. Louis. These men were convicted and sentenced at Cape Giradean by Judge Pollock, U. S. Circuit Judge for Kansas. Several judges were asked to serve and refused. Judge Pollock was only too glad to serve the court in this matter and see that slavery was broken up. These seven men of whom the Smiths are at the head, have gained their wealth through WESTERN UN1VERS1TY Quindaro, Kansas. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and Westthe DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. L ding and Best Industrial School of rhe west Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal Sub-Normal Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical). Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Ispraon. Fashion, Dressmaking and Fain Sewing, Construction, Gardening. SHELTON FRENCH.A.M.,Acting Pres. Phone: Office Bell West 1424 Residence Bell West 15 courses Classical, College, Prepar Sub-Nor-ma Musical (Instrument including piano, organ and har- f (Fine Arts and Mechanical). Car- and Book Batting, Business Coun- and Isprey. Father, J. Iain Sewing, Constable, London Gardening. SHELTON F Ph. no. 0 the labor of the external man when they held in bourgey They are now repairing the governor The Smits remind us of the old aristocratic slave holders and others of what is called the nigger drivers. Two were handcuffed and were pointed out as the ones who created the colored men cruel. They are now To thank God—in the penitentiary, and we hope they will remain a time to pay for the damage done those poor coloured men EMPORIA, KANSAS I thought I would try again to see it Emporia is allowed a space in your paper. Miss M. B. Patterson spent Friday and Sunday in the city visiting friends. Medames B. Barnett of Buckley and J. W. Powers of Reading. Kans. Visited in Emporia a few days last week. The St. James Baptists Sunday School closed its contest between the Red and Blue classes Sunday, April 5, the contest having lasted only ten Sundays, and at the tenth Sunday the Sunday School was able to donate to our most honorable pastor, Rev. S. H. Gibson one hundred and twenty-seven dollars. Rev. Gibson is our most successful leader and counselor of whom the community at large is proud. Rev. Gibson left Sunday night for Mt. Vernon, Ill., and after a week's visit he expects to return with his wife to this place Mrs. Ida Stovall is quite ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Bolgers, Mrs. Stovall was accompanied home by her sister, Mr. D. Dawson of Parsons, Kun Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Lee of Lopeka are visiting Mrs. Lee's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Callier. Mr. Bart Rich was in Newton and Wichita last week on business. Mr. Bruce James, a most respectable young man, who has been attending the State Normal the past twenty weeks, finished his studies in the business course and has returned to his home. Miss May Helm was unanimously chosen as the crowned lady of the Sunday School Rally and the honor was conferred upon Miss Helm to a t as hostess at a reception to be given in honor of Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Gibson in the near future. The A. M. E. church has been rendering a series of sermons. Rev. J. M. Brown of Lawrence delivered two able sermons on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Presiding Elder King was also with them from Friday to Monday. 022 Sylvan. OSAWATOMIE, KANSAS. The Brown's Chapel Club gave an entertainment at the A. M. E. church on last Thursday evening. Mrs. Sarah Jones who is captal not the club reports the entertainment as being a success, both financially and socially. Quite a number attended. The Sunflower Club with Mrs. Mollie Stanley as captain will give an ice cream social at the A. M. E. church Thursday, April 9th. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society met with Mrs. Sarah Laye, Tuesday afternoon March 31st. --- Advantages tatory, Normal. mental and Vocal). Harmony, Drawing Sple Good Influ Splendid Location, Healthful Climate Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information RENCH.A.M. Pier Bell West 1423 Residence For all Kinds of.... LUM GO T REMLEY LU We have everything you line. Let us quote you Yards and Offices 523 Jackson Gem Steam F. B. SIMM BEST WORK No Cheap Help 'Phone 798 For terms, prices and al inducements offered, write to We have everything you need'in the BUILDING line. Let us quote you prices. Yards and Offices 523 Jackson St. 'Phones 935 Gem Steam Laundry, F. B. SIMMS, Proprietor BEST WORK IN THE CITY. No Cheap Help-No Cut Rate. After a pleasant session they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Dehlah Davis, April 13th. Rev. K. P. Bond, pastor of the A. M. E. church, preached Sunday morning. Mr. H. M. Davis preached Sunday evening as Rev. Bond was suffering with a severe cold and some throat. Mr. Davis is out local preacher and usually occupies the pulpit when Rev. Bond is at the other end of the work. Mr. Claude Vann's family, formerly of this place is here from Illinois, visiting Mr. Vann's father and mother Mr. and Mrs. George Vann. Mr. Nathan Dunean spent Sunday in Kansas City visiting his daughter Lelia. The Sunday School superintendent is preparing an elaborate program for the Easter services, which we all hope will be a success. CANON CITY, COLO. The Masquerade Social given by the Stewards and Ladies And Society of the Second Methodist Episcopal church on March 19th, 1908, was a grand success, and every one enjoyed themselves until the wee small hours of the morning. Mrs. M. L. Williams, the superintendent of the Second M. E. church Sunday school is preparing a splendid program for Easter. Easter Sunday, April 19th, 1908, there will be baptizing at the Second M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Williams. Rev. John W. Evans of Williamsburg, Colo., was in the city Sunday evening. D. L. Bruton gave one of his famous bag bag socials at the Mount Olive Baptist church Friday evening. It was a success financially. Mr. A. L. Sykes of Kansas City, Mo., and Mary Dance of this city were united in marriage the 21st of March by Rev. L. W. Harris, pastor of Mount Olive Baptist church. Miss Mary Ross left Sunday evening on the 5:30 Santa Fe train for her home at Sedalia, Mo. Miss Anna Seals left last week to visit relatives at Roff, Oklahoma. Mrs. Louisa Boyer of Coaldale was transacting business in Canon City, Saturday. Mrs. Mollie Brice will leave about the 20th inst. on an extended visit with relatives in Tennessee and Alabama. She expects to return home in June. solid Location, Healthful Climateences and Thorough Teachers. Acting Pres. Bell West 15 IBE TO THE JUMBER CO., need'in the BUILDING* prices. St. 'Phones 935 In Laundry, S, Proprietor IN THE CITY. —No Cut Rate. 519 NORTH KANSAS AVE. S. S. RICE @ SON DEALERS IN FINE STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. MEATS OF ALL KINDS It is our aim to treat all of our trade alike. Give us a trial order. Bell Phone 443, Independent Phone 651 903 TAYLOR STREET Kallithrix Parlor Photographs The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. 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Mother and babe are doing well. Rev. J. W. Washington, traveling evangelist is wanted at the Plaindealer office at once, either by mail or in person. Harvey Saunders, of Omaha, Neb., after several week's stay at home., arrived one day this week and is again at Lee's drug store. The Howard University post graduate school and Polyclinic for medicine and destistry will begin May 11, '08 and continue six weeks for medical course and four weeks in dentistry. J. W. M'Elroy of St. Louis, Mo., is the guests of Prof. and Mrs. Geo. W. Jackson. It is reported that he is soon to lead Miss Ethel Spalding to the altar. She is one of Topeka's leading young ladies. Raymond Jamison, who has been ill for several weeks, left Monday for Colorado Springs for the benefit of his health. He was accompanied by his father, Deputy County Attorney W. I. Jamison. Elder Ransom reports the death of an old friend and pioneer Kansan, "Aunt" Harriett Sublett, which occurred at her home in Linn county, La Cygne. She was 87 years of age, a conscientious Christian and for years was an active worker in the A. M. E. church. Deceased owned a good farm, and is survivod by a son, Richard Anderson. --- The many friends of Mr. Christopher Schmidt are sorry to learn of his death, which occurred at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee, Wis. He was nearly 80 years of age at the time of his death, and one of Topeka's most substantial citizens. He came here in the early days and established the Kansas Packing House Market, now controlled by his sons, Al and John. His remains were interred in the Topeka cemetery. Mrs. W. E. Bushman, his daughter and her husband and two children accompanied his remains to Topeka. Prescriptions carefully compounpop by registered pharmacists and guaranteed to be strictly in accord with physicians prescriptions. ALEX T. GIBLER, Ph. G. Corner Fourth and Kansas Avenue. H. GENTHE, 113 E. 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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, BERT EORRIS. AT REST. Mrs. Tamah Persley died on Tuesday morning at 12:45 o'clock of paralysis at her home, 310 East First Street. She had been in feeble health for several months, having suffered a mild stroke of paralysis on December 18, 1907. From this she had partially recovered, when on April 9th she suffered a severe stroke which caused her death. She was a native of Smith County Tennessee, and settled in Kansas twenty-eight years ago. She was twice married; to Paul Doria Hallum in 1852 and in 1869 to John Persley. She was 76 years of age and is survived by two sons, two daughters, thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p. m., from the First African Baptist church, which she joined soon after her arrival in Topeka. She lived an exemplary Christian life and was beloved by a wide circle of friends. For years the deceased has been Both Phenes 475 looked after and cared for by her daughter, Miss Agnes, who has worked as a printer on this paper almost constantly since it started. Her earnings have been spent in making happy the dearest one of all—mother. With true love and devotion, Miss Persley toiled and cared for her mother without a murmur. In sunshine and shadow one has yet to hear her complain. This example of parental love is to be highly commended, and should serve as an example for other young people. In her hours of bereavement,none feel more deeply touched than we who work daily by her side. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere gratitude to the numerous friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness of our deceased mother. $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. 1815 Kansas Ave MRS. EMILY WALTON WILLIAM HALLUM JESSE PERSLEY AGNES PERSLEY. Miss Charlesetta Nicholson, who has been attending the Musical department at Washburn was called home Tuesday on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. Edward Williams, formerly Miss Carrie Johnson of this city arrived this week from Oklahoma City to visit friends. While here she is the guest of Mrs. N. Chiles. Rev. G. W. Boyd, pastor of the Highland Ave., Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo., is visiting in the city, the guest of Rev. Bell. He also delivered a sermon Sunday at the B. Street Baptist Church. The City Federation will give an entertainment April 29th at Sheldon's Kindergarten, Cor. King and Lincoln for the benefit of charity. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. The program to be rendered is as follows: Inst. Music .... Hazel Washington Solo..... Mrs. Essie Clark Duct.....Mr. and Mrs. R. Floyd DRAMA: "Mind Your Own Business," .....Inst. Solo.....Helen Forbes Solo.....Mrs. Pope Jones Recitation.....Edna Ware ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. The Palm Sunday services at St. John last Sabbath were greatly enjoyed by all present. The choir furnished special music for the day and deserves high compliments. The sermon by the pastor from the subject, "The Desire of All Nations," was listened to and heard with marked attention. Services Sunday at St. John will be especially interesting. The pastor will preach the Easter Sermon at 11 a. m. Delightful and inspiring music by the choir. The evening service will be in charge of the Sunday School, at which time the children's Easter program will be carried out. The Allen League of C. E., will hold an Easter service at 7 p. m. The Easter Rally is looked forward to with great interesting by the pastor and officers as well as by the many members and friends of the Church. The Clubs will complete their work and announce results at the evening service. The week has been one of notivity at the church. The Clubs have succeeded in making all happy who favored them with their presence during the week's entertainment. Do not fail to hear our famous violinist, Clarence Cameron White on Monday night 20th inst., at St. John. NORTH TOPEKA. The Ladies Sewing Circle of St. Mark A. M. E. Church was entertained by Mrs. P. D. Davis last week. A very pleasant time was reported. Rev. D. G Cole of Horton, passed through Topeka enroute to his home. Mrs. Lula Davis of St. Joseph, Mo., returned to her home after spending a week with her daughter Mrs. P. D. Davis. Miss Hester Carnish spent a few days last week in Kansas City. Rev. P. D. Davis presached a soul stirring sermon over at Brow Chapel last Sunday. Mrs. Rosa Jackson visited a few days last week in Kansas City. NOTICE-All subscribers who do not receive the paper will favor us by calling on the postmaster to as certain the reason why, and letting us know. Fancy Evaporated PEACHES 20c Value for $12_{2}^{1}Cts$ Per Pound. Extra Choice Prunes, 3 lbs for..250 White Hoop Herring, kg.....950 F.F.O.G. Codfish, 1 lb pkg.....200 Good Breakfast Bacon, per lb 140 Best Yet Flour, high patent, 48lb sack..... $1.35 Fresh Catfish, lb ..... 200 Pure Hog Lard, lb.....110 500 val. 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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. NEIGHBORS THE BEST. To whom it may concern:— This is to certify that the Neighbors of the Hearthstone are the airest sick benefit association I know. They have just paid me an accident benefit which was only a moral liability as I could not have collected it by law. I do not know of any other accident benefit association that would have paid me under the circumstances. I recommend hem heartily. I drew $20. Yours respectfully, R. C. CANNADY, Witness, E. A. LONDON, The Topeka Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB. CO., 112 First Seventh Street BILL THONE 1650 ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. MICK CHILLS. Editor ADOLPH GRIFFIN. Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.80 8 x Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... $2.00 FRIDAY APRIL 17, 1908 SENATOR CHESTER I. LONG. With regard to the senatorship, we are of the opinion that Senator Chester I. Long, our senior senator, has represented well the people of Kansas. His growth and development has been most remarkable, and he measures up well with the leaders of the nation. Honest, fearless, deliberate and able, Kansas will make no mistake in this high office. In public and private life he is above reproach. We, the Negroes of Kansas, have a special interest in his re-election. He has worked zealously to secure representation for us. It was he who secured for the Negroes of Kansas the highest representative place given to any colored man in the federal government, that of registrar of the treasury of the United States, now held by Dr. W. T. Vernon. His great speech on the race question, delivered on the 22nd of September, 1907, at Kansas City, Kas., has forever stamped him as one calculated at all times to stand for the rights of the Negro. It is our duty to do all possible to secure his return to the United States Senate. We shall support him most earnestly in his coming campaign. HON. W. H. TAFF. This man is the choice of the people of Kansas for president of the United States; his great achievements giving claim to the support of the American people. His father before him was an abolitionist, and a friend of the race. He comes from a long line of ancestry, all of whom have always been in sympathy with the Negro, and have demonstrated this sympathy by working for our people along all lines. This paper takes the position that no mistake will be made by the support of him. While in Washington we called on Congressman Dan R. Anthony, of the First district. He was out, and we left our card. The next day he returned the call at the office of the Registrar of the Treasury, and finding us absent, he left his card. We publish this simply to show what an active worker Mr. Anthony really is, and his constituents, be they black or white can always get an audience with him. We have called upon other officials but none have given us as much consideration. WHEN the people of Washington get through with Congressman Heflin for trying to run the street railway and the Districi of Columbia, he will wish he had never gazed upon the Capital. He had better return to Alabama and there dwell among his wild members. --- 1 Hon. W. F. Vernon, Registrar of the Treasury, delivered the principal address to the graduates of the Meharry Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical College of Wadlen University, Nashville, Tenn., on the evening of March 31st, in the presence of a capacity audience at the Ryman Auditorium The exercises had been arranged with great care by the faculty and members of the graduating classes and were of unusual interest and appropriateness and were successfully vented. The music, both vocal and instrumental, was of a very high character, and was rendered with singular beauty. The Nashville American, one of the leading dailies of the South, gives the following extracts from the Registra's address: "I always count it an opportunity greatly to be welcomed when permitted to say a word to those who stand at the threshold of a career." "Men of the class of 1908, your mission is indeed lofty. To you will be afforded the opportunity of dealing with the structural side of the race, and broader than race will be your influence, in that their destiny affects our common country and all humanity." "Then, let us take the task of dealing with our problems manfully and fearlessly as becomes the future leaders of a confiding, struggling race. Your lives must harmonize with the dominant sentiment of this progressive age," "The tendency of our civilization is toward association on right principles, helpful cooperation, toleration and justice." "Today, at birth every child has opportunities surpassing the dreams of all past ages. The accumulated knowledge of the world, through centuries grown, in yours." "Civilization, an epitome of all human history, makes its onward sweep before us. Man utilizes nature's power, and like a monarch commands the captured elements around him The thunder, the lightnings, no more strike terror to his heart They speak across seas, telling of some new advance he has made in science." "I might pause here to add that I have no sympathy with those who believe we are to reach our fullest development elsewhere than in America. More than three centuries ago we left behind us the environment of the land from which our fathers came and to which we would naturally return should emigration obtain." "With torn hands and bleeding feet we have gone forward with the weary load and heavy heart on American soil to a degree truly inspiring to our friends." "Remember that the achievements of the past are an earnest of the future, and that no man of impartial view can honestly predict other than our final success." "Those elements of progress that have brought success, despite untoward conditions, are but the elements exhibited by the white race in America which have given to them a civilization today the wonder of the ages. So then, I repeat to you, go forward in your efforts, in your labors for a trusting, considering people; for it is but to give impetus to their development, eventuating into a final triumph, is but to contribute mightily to the progress of American civilization." "Then, members of the graduating class, go heal the sick, the halt and the blind, so that it may be and of you as it was said of Hippoprates, the great father of medicine, He was the ambition which sought the agrandizement of self in encompassing the happiness of others; his the sirel for glory, whose throne was contemporary gratitude and whose crown the blessings of after ages." Throughout the speech it was received at times with applause and at its conclusion the Registrar received an ovation from the many thousand people who were present. While in Nashville, Mr. Vernon was the guest of the Hon. J. C. Napier. He was also entertained by Bishop Phillips a dinner party Dr. Booker T. Washington being present, with many of the leading professional and business men of the city. He also spoke at Fisk University to students with Dr. Washington On the evening of April 1st, he and Dr. Washington were guests of honor at a banquet tendered them by the citizens of Nashville. While in the city he was shown through the publishing departments of the A. M. E., and Baptist churches, under the management of Drs. Chappelt and Boyd. The Nashville American in commenting upon Mr. Vernon's speech said: "It was one of the most powerful pleas for correct living ever heard in the city" The Nashville Globe said: "Mr. Vernor proved by far to be the best orator that ever addressed a graduating class of this institution. He has a voice that is commanding, eloquent and well trained. With ease he spoke and electrified the five thousand listeners." Attorney Hart Is Doing Away With Jim Crow Cars. ful outrage upon our people. This he has done and copyrighted the book, which will be furnished to all persons desiring it for *2*, forwarded by post office order, check, draft or cash to Prof. Wm H. H. Hart, 1718 Sixth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. All public men, all lawyers, ministers, teachers, merchants, leaders, editors, writers and public spirited citizens ought to possess a copy of this wonderful book of an ephechmaking service to our race. The first edition will consist of only 20,000 copies, so get individual orders in as soon as possible, if it be desired to secure this weapon of defense of your rights. Now, a real leader has appeared for our people. He is located at the nation's capital. He is a well trained lawyer. He knows all about the rights of his people—what they are and how to defend them. Let us show our appreciation of his great service to us by making him our chosen representative of all the colored people of the United States at the National Capital, and to that end let all our people come together in their little societies, and clubs, and lodges and churches, and Sunday Schools and petition our good and great President, Hon Theodore Roosevelt, the grandest President for the black man since the death of the immortal Lincoln, to appoint Prof Hart, our foremost lawyer, to the office of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. Prof. Hart has done his duty, has done it heroically, has done it effectively, has done it for the whole colored race. Let us for once do ours and do it quickly. Send in the petitions to the White House. Let every Republican Senator and every Republican Congressman be asked to join in this request for this appointment and once Prof. Hart is in this place which a lawyer of his ability ought to hold, then, and not till then, let the cloud of petitions to the President stop. He was abused for our sake, he suffered imprisonment, hunger and thirst for our sake, and he is our defender and Hero. Every church and lodge and literary society ought to engage him to lecture to our people. Let us honor him.—The Record, Washington, D. C., March 31, 1905. "Perfection Flour "Perfection Flour None Better Made For Bread And Pastries. TOPEKA KAN independent Phone 10 , Ph. G., gist Bell Phone Man 2 Independent Phone 10 Alex. T. Gibler, Ph. G., Prescription Druggist Pure Drugs and all Kinds of Toilet Articles. 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Chas.Wolf Packing Co., Topeka, Kansas --- 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. NOTES FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITOL. STAFF CORRESPONDENCE. Washington, D. C., April I.—Things have not been "breaking well" in the past few days for those alleged "race leaders" who insist that the Negro vote will "bolt" to Bryan in the event of the nomination of Secretary Taft at Chicago in June. Two incidents involving the color line have happened, and because of their flagrant and inexcusable character, the indignation of our thoughtful colored people has been aroused to such a pitch that they are in no mood to consider, even remotely, such an absurd proposition as giving aid and comfort to the probable choice of the element responsible for the insults that have been heaped upon them within the past fortnight. Twice inside of ten days has General Grant's prediction as to the capacity of the Democratic party to Hunder at the right time been vindicated, and William Jennings Bryan is again the victim of his fool friends. The first "bad break" tending to arouse local resentment was the refusal of the managers of Bryan's lecture engagement at Charleston, W. Va., to admit colored people to the Bulaw Opera House, on Sunday evening of last week, to hear the distinguished orator discourse on "The Prince of Peace." According to the report which reached us almost immediately, hundreds of orderly and intelligent members of our race presented themselves at the outer door of the theater, but were met by a cordon of blue-coated policemen who informed them in tones none too gentle that no Negroes would be allowed to enter any portion of the auditorium. The drawing of the race line in this instance is all the more aggravating to the Negroes of Charleston and to their friends here, because of the previous generosity of the best white people of the place, who have for many years past shown themselves exceptionally friendly to the advancement of the Negro people in every particular. So heartily and sympathetically have the whites co-operated with the colored fellow-citizens that in no city of its size in the country are the latter more thrifty, in business, or more strong- ly developed in intellect and morals, or have fewer political and civil restrictions. It is likewise deplorable that the Bryan meeting was held under the auspices of the Charleston Y. M. C. A. and the contemplation of a Christian organization that will so far forget its basic principles as to deny respectable colored people an opportunity to listen to a discourse upon the Master we all profess to serve, is not pleasant, to say the least. The incident reounds seriously to the detriment of the standing of Mr. Bryan among the colored people everywhere, for it is felt that he is cognizant of the doings of his agents and is held responsible for them in equal measure. Mr. T. P. Muhammitt, editor of the Enterprise, Omaha, Neb., Mr. Nick Chiles, editor of the Plaindealer, Topeka Kans, and Mr. J. W. Jackson, a prominent business man of Denver, Colo. have been the guests of Register and Mrs. W. T. Vernon during the past week. They have been lavishly "wined and dined," and made an excellent impression upon the people of the capitol city. They are all typical Western hustlers." The spring examination for candidates for appointments in the consular service of the State department will be held in this city April 7, 8 and 9. More than thirty persons have been designated for the examination. The name of no colored man appears on the list for this examination, although it is understood that three or four are preparing for the next examination which occurs some time this summer. The tests are considered quite rigid, most of the candidates "falling down" on the languages and international law. The coming examinations will be the fourth in the series held under the reorganization scheme of the consular service. There are said to be eleven vacancies now in the corps. "Perfection" "Perfection" "Perfection." "Perfection" flour, none better made. "Perfection" flour in the towel bag. "Perfection" flour, manufactured by The Kaw Milling Co. Once tried, always used. "Perfection" flour. "Perfection" flour makes bread perfect. "Puffaction' is perfect flour in towel bags. ABILENE NOTES. Rev. Vanlew preached at Mt. Zion Sunday and Monday night. Rev. R. Cox returned to Salina Monday. Mrs. C. B. Harrison entertained Rev. Vanlew, Rev. R. Cov, Rev. A. Gamble, Rev. Wm. B. Johnson and Mr. McKeynolds at a two course dinner Sunday. All enjoyed a grand time. Rev. Gamble assisted by Rev. W. B. Johnson of Council Grove, has just closed a very successful revival at the A. M. L. Church, there being four converts and seven additions to the church. The A. M. E. Church is well pleased there pastor. They say they have the right man in the right place. The necktie social given by the young people of the Baptist Church was quite a success. IIIGGINSVILLE, MO. Messrs. Frank Bollen, Luther Scott and Arthur Mullen of Lexington, Mo. were in the city last Wednesday. Mr. Moody dennings returned on last Tuesday from his trip to Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. F. B. Brown left for Indianapolis, Ind., last Wednesday, as delegate to the United Mine Workers Concention. W. J. Graham and wife, accompanied by Mrs. Britt, visited friends in Corder, Mo. Sunday. Miss Maggie Johnson arrived here on last Sunday evening from Lexington, leaving on Monday morning for Mayview, Mo., to take charge of her school. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Johnson were visiting in Mayview on last Sunday. Dr. J. II. Williams of Columbia, O., was in the city last week. Mrs. Green Lyton of Mayview was here visiting Sunday. Died, April 5th, Mr. Perry Parker. Prof. Geo. F. Nell of La Grange had business here last week. Lafayette County has gone wet. Prof. E. W. B. Curry of Urbana, O. delivered a grand lecture on last Saturday night in our city. L. T. BRITT. COURAGE. COURAGE. DIDCATED TO DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. When the path was rough and rugged, And the star of hope shone dim, A faithful few still struggled Worked on without a whim. The star will sure get brighter, Said a great consoling sage: Keep courage, onward, brave men, Destroy not success with rage. Tis a path we've never traveled, Yet it leads us on to fame. We can spend our lives more useful, And perpetuate our names; We can educate our people, Lift the veil of ignorance high, Start the wheel of progress moving, Feel relieved, then leave a sigh. How successful was each effort, Courage was their foremost friend; Courage cleared their rugged pathway, Proved a blessing in their trust. Praise this sage of moral courage, Praise his useful avocation, Praise each guided step he takes To train a wise and useful nation. Prf. C. V. Brown. Higginsville, Mo. A GREAT REVIVAL MEETING. Editor of the Plaindualer: We are aware of the fact that there is many a flower that buds, blossoms, diffuses its fragrance and then dies without the sight or knowledge of man. But really there are some things too good to keep The Chief citizen of Galilee told a man to go tell the great things the Lord had done for him. We have just closed one of the greatest revivals in all the category of Christianity among the African race in Lincoln, Neb. Our meeting lasted forty-two days. During this period there were fifty-four persons added to the A. M. E. Church. In fact, all that came to Christ united with our church. Our settlers have said that this revival surpassed any previous meeting in their recollection. Three years and six months ago Bishop Grant assigned us to this charge. On our arrival we found forty members on roll. We now have two hundred members and a large following otherwise. We have also built a neat common sized church since taking the oversight of this place. Rev. Tyler of Council Bluffs, Iowa, the strong and energetic young minister, and real good help to us during the meeting. Then came Rev. W. H. Housley of South Omaha, the sweet singer preacher and general, who struck sin going and coming. He also played an active part in the meeting. Rev. H. M. Rivers of Nebraska City, the zealous preacher, turned loose his artillery one week with us that resulted in much good. Rev. J. H. Allen of Ilawatha, Kansas, spent four days with us and departed, leaving a lasting impression behind him. The home ministers, in the persons of Riverdale Burkhardt, T. Porter and Porter all rendered most excellent service to the meeting, all of which the writer feels under many obligations for their kindness. W. T. Blooms, Pastor First A. M. E Church Lincoln, Neb. PROGRAM. Calanthe entertainment April 21 at Metropolitan Hall: Pythianism—Ion. Jas. H. Guy. Instrumental Solo—Miss Corela Edwards. Vocal Solo—Mrs. J. 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 Duct—Misses Guy and Watkins. After the program music will be furnished by Wilson's orchestra. --- SOUTH OMAHA, NEB. I am running a big meeting now in my church at South Omaha and we are doing well for the time. I have been running we have had four converts and from sixteen to twenty have come up to be played for, so I think before we close we will be able to do great good for the Master. Clearly saying many regards to old filenames Youns, (Rev. W. H. HOLSELLY, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Renual meeting has closed at the A. M. I. church. Rev. Gregg has done a wonderful work with the assistance of several of our ministers and the Holly Lawn. The members also were very dutiful. He has added thirty one mem- bers to the church. Mr. Mott, who has just returned from the Pappine Islands, is the guest of James in the field. Mr. L. I. Shapira was called to Kauai City. Mr. by the death of her brother, Marmathy, the remains being later appled to Springfield, Mr. for burying. Lady-Minty Land elected the follow- in- last week: Albert Walton, president; Ballard Bright, vice president; Ladd Jackson, secretary; Coe. Smith, as- sistor, secretary; I. W. Bell, treasurer; John Blanton, auditor. The Land is pro- gressing rapidly and Pru. Jackson says they will give their first land con- cert at May. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The commencement orators are around and all departments are benling towards the centre of school, only six weeks away. I Band and Orchestra concert at Alton Camp last week was attended by an appreciative audience, the selection were classical and popular, and Prof. Wul Hammond, director, is to be congratulated for the success attained. Pref. W. W. Lishes visited the institution last Monday for the first time since he was taken down with the ma-tem. January 25th. The classes of the Science department will give an Easter Measuring party, on Friday evening. Mrs. P. E. H. Wassom, instructor, is installing equipment for student work in taxidermy. Photographs of each department, and of the band and orchestra were taken on last Monday for exhibit at the General Conference of the A. M. E. church, which meets in Norfolk, Va., next month. Editor Nick Chiles of the Plaindealer Visited our institution last Friday morning and addressed the students and the teachers in chapel. Mr. Chiles told of his recent visit to the East, and the practical lessons to be learned from the Western Negro young man and woman. The very presence of Mr. Chiles here is inspiring, having gained success as he has where others have failed, having wrought recognition, respect and wealth where others have gone down before him an aggressive door for the Race. The first of a series of six musictl recitals given by piano students under Prof. Jackson was opened last Tuesday afternoon by Miss Allie Freeman of Lex- Do You Want To ERAN more MONEY Make your Home and Business in the town of Lots sold on easy payment system. 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. 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The father of B. S. and C. Williams is in our city for a few days from Van Buren, Ark. The Art Club met at the home of Mrs. A. D. Johnson, Saturday evening. Mrs. H. L. Edward of Chetopa, Kan- is enjoying a pleasant stay with Mr. and Mrs. B. Thompson and other friends. Mrs. S. Johnson of Pueblo arrived in the city Wednesday for a visit of several weeks with relatives. The Magnolia Club met with Mrs. E. N. Washington. An excellent program was rendered subject for discussion being "The Afro-American Women and Their Achievements." After which the hostess served refreshments. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. H. F. Watson. Mr. Lewis Muldron is able to be up in town after a sick spell. Mrs. D. Henry and Mrs. Wm. Cullin spent Sunday at Kelso, guests of Mrs. Lee Williams. We are glad to announce that one of Vinita's young men will graduate with high honors the first week in June at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., Mr. J. T. Williams. Our only wish is that more would try to follow in his footsteps. Those on the sick list this week are as follows: Mrs. Sarah Ross, Mrs. M. Pulley, Mrs. H. P. Watson, Mrs. E. Hudley and Baby Davis. Subscribe for the Plaindealer and so keep up with home affairs as well as those of your neighbors. After attending court the past two weeks Attorney McRea left yesterday for his home at Muskogee. We have been wonderfully blessed with plenty of rain lately. The Blackwell and Curry restaurant is doing a fine business. We hope they will continue. Mrs. L. C. Smith, who teaches school in Chelsea, Okla., delivered some goods here Saturday. She is a woman of marked intelligence. TheFnley, Thomas and Martin barber shops are doing a rushing business. The Rider Hotel has quite a rush during the court season. Mr. I. W. McCarroll of Kansas City, Mo., has the only colored shop exclusively and keeps busy most of the time. He seems well pleased with the place and we hope he will stay. The Literary Thursday night was attended by a large crowd and they had a very interesting program. The debate for next meeting will be, "Resolved, That the state is benefited by prohibition." Lawyer Jones and Dr. Mason were the guests for dinner last Sunday, at Mr. W. H. Venice's. Mrs. Cullens, Henry and Williams all went to Kelso, Sunday, to visit Mrs. Lee Williams who has been on the sick list. Mrs. McCarroll will deliver goods at Chetopa this week. We wish her much success. Mr. J. P. Gayden, who is mail clerk on the M. K. & T., has changed his run from Vinita to Dennison, Tex., to Kansas City, Mo., to South McAlester, I. T. Mrs. Edmond returned to her home in Chetopa, Kan., after visiting a few days with Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. S. Williams is improving slowly. ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI We are sorry to learn that Mr. W. D. Hawkins is quite ill at his home on 18th and Angelique. Prof. Chas. Stewart of Chicago will also lecture Monday, his subject being "Iphaim Waved Fat and Kicked." Memorial services were held at the Third Street A. M. B. 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. I. Church for the purpose of proviling 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 20: Opening. Quotations from Milton-Members and Visitors. English Literature from Shakespeare to Dryden-Mrs. Crossland. Instrumental Solo-Mr. S. F. McGee. Life of John Milton-Miss E. Gross. Remath by Prof. J. H. Coleman. Violin Solo-Miss Tenie Burns. Sketches of the Characters of Polonius and His Two Children-Mrs. Oliver. Character of Hamlet-Prof. B. T. Perkins. Vocal Solo-Miss Z. Gordon. Closing Address-Prof. J. H. Simms. Instrumental Solo-Mr. Denney. The officers of the club are: Mrs. M. Oliver, president; Mrs. Crossland, vicepresident; 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. ROCKY FORD NOTES. 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 Sunny 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 Leona Rucker and Mr. Loviles. Mr. Loviles resides in Pueblo. Sunday, at a 12 o'clock dinner, Mrs. Joseph Harnis 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. PITTSBURG NOTES Rev. Bates of Moberly, 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. Mondle were visitors in Pittsburg Tuesday. S. Maples and J. H. Yarbrough left Sunday to attend the Interstate Convention of Miners in Kansas City. W. S. Galloway was a visitor of Curranville on Saturday. Rev. Greene of Baxter 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 exhused. A. G. Beaten was master of ceremonies. Rev. Greene of Baxter has been assigned to the A. M. E. 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, ROSS, Prod. ARTHUR HARRIS, Nec AL. RODGERS. Business Mgr., Home 'Phone 7519 Main Hell 'Phone 4114 Main OLYMPIC CLUB. 666 WEST FIFTH STREET Kansas City, Mo. BOARD, OF DIRECTORS: Chas. Smith.....Bam Yarbrough N. C. Pearman.....Fd. Tipton James Sprangles.....Al Reynolds William Kelly.....BouLewis The Coffee Cafe The Coffee Cafe ... FOR..... Ladies and Gentlemen. ROLLINS & EGGELSTON, PROPRIETORS. 121 S. 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If the dealer cannot supply you, he can sell it for you from his jobber or wholesale dealer or send us 50 cft. for one bottle postpaid, or $1.40 for three bottles or $50 for six bottles, expressed paid. We pay deposit and express charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering same point in U.S.A. money order, and when ordering same point in paper. Write your name and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Pond 153 E. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. 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. Burdett 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 Misses Hattie Hudson and Lulu Schrader; 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. McBrier and others. A very interesting closing address was made by the Rev. G. W. Bundett, who seemed to be carried away in the spirit. The baptising will be on the fifth Sunday of this month. Fighty three dollars were taken in during his stay. NEWTON, KANSAS There was a party given by Mrs. Letoy Knok and Mr. 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, Kane., 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. E. Wooten held his second quarterly meeting here yesterday with good success. Rev. Adams of Oklahoma was with us in the meeting Sunday. Bra 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 10th inst. for a few months in Montana, and then will take a lovely trip to Canada. Mrs. Mason is the mother of Mr. Lee Mason, who is a highly educated young man. Miss Dirtie 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 Doolittle Blunders was suing William Blunders for divorce. Miss Brownlee Baird 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. Wilburn, the lawyers for Mr. Blunders being Mr. Wasson and Mr. Hardiman. Mr. Geo. M. Williams of Sedalla, 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 KING, Correspondent. Pure Drugs and Medicines 619 N. KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. Bell Phone 1091 Ind. Phone 950 Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Excellent Presidency of the Rights and Ladies Protection Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence 27 Madison Street TOPFKA, KA W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. 44 ansas Avenue independent Phone 019. TOPEKA, KAS. Office Hours 9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 8 30 p. m. The Kansas Packing House market Dealers in first-class fresh and cured Meats, Ce'ery, 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. 517 KANSAS AVENUE. Hours. 4 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 1535 Van Buren Street TOPEKA, KAS. J. W. Voohie's I also carry a fine line of GROCERIES and MEATS. Give me a share of your trade. State, Avenue. Kansas City, Home one 808 West. LAWRENCE ADVERTISING. Byro. nes, Meat Market. Hotel and Restaurant Supplies a Specialty. 830 Massachusetts Street LAWRENCE, KANSAS Albert McNish, ector to Robt. Wiedemann) MANUFACTURER OF HIGH-GRADE CARBONATED BEVERAGES. 634 Vermont Stre 1 1 Honor 10 LAWRENCE, KAS. W. J. Francisco & Sons LIVERY, BOARDING AND HACKING. Open Day and Night. Carriage Painting and Trimming. Phone 1-2 412-611 Vermont Street LAWRENCE, KAS Anthony Says Reduce South's Representation. Continued from Page 1. Southern representation. This is comparative a new issue, but we have yet to hear a word of censure from Republican sources against the fourteenth amendment plank of the Ohio platform "And why should not Republicans favor the reduction of Southern representation? Such action would be in accord with the history and traditions of their party. The Constitution, according to their interpretation, demands such reduction. The reduction of Southern representation would no weaken and cripple the Democratic party that Republican control of the Government would be assured for the next two decades. Political expediency alone would support the program of the Onio platform and Keifer bill. If the Southern States expect to stay rid of the Negro vote and maintain their present basis of representation, they must help rehabilitate the Democratic party in the North and West. The Ohio platform is what The World said it was--'a warning to the South.' The South is not obliged to heed the warning, but if the Southern Democrats again allow Populism to control the National Convention, if they permit the nomination of Mr. Bryan, thereby sending the party to another disastrous defeat, they will have to take the consequences of their own folly." FREEMAN MINING, MILLING AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Have you any idle dollars? Then put them to work in an honorable and legitimate business. If you wish to know about a clean clearcut, up-to-date, strictly business mining proposition—mining in the ground and not on paper—if you appreciate a square deal and would like to be associated with progressive investors of the race, if you would like to see your dimes rapidly grow into dollars in a proven proposition now blocking out ore with a remarkable record and bound to win, then, write the Freeman Mining, Milling and Development Company, Coloaado Springs, Colo The Western Trade Journal is a recent article had the following to say concerning this company: "From time to time the Western Trade Journal has had occasion to speak in favorable terms of several Nevada companies. We have not hesitated to recommend the stock to our readers as our investigations of these enterprises have been such as to convince us that as legitimate promising mining enterprises nothing more secure is on the market. It is therefore a satisfaction to be able to add one more promising Nevada company to our list of reliable companies. In this connection we refer to the Freeman Mining, Milling and Development Co., incorporated under the laws of Arizona, capital stock $1,500,000; 750,000 shares in the treasury, par value $1, fully paid and non-assessable. The company owns and is developing the richest property in the Gold Mountain district, Nevada. They have run a tunnel over 10 feet and cut several good veins of rich ore, and will begin shipping soon, This company has been the subject of painstaking investigation on the part of the Western Trade Journal, and fairness impells this statement that the most searching examination convinces us that the company offers the best form of investment in Nevada mining stock within our knowledge. For particulars not made plain by this free and unsolicited editorial, address the Freeman Mining, Milling and Development Co., Room 1, Robbins Building, Colorado Springs, Colo. "We consider but the interest of the subscribers who may be unde cided how to invest in the Nevada silver and gold mines when, without insinuating aught in detraction of other companies, we bestow our unreserved endorsement upon the Freeman Company's proposition in view of the foregoing, we feel it a duty to advise our readers who desire an interest in one of the best Nevada mining companies, to lose no time in securing some of these shares, which offer the very best security for the least money that ever came under the purview of this paper." ANNOUNCEMENTS. JOHN F. LEY hereby announces himself as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primaries JAMES C. 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