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‘ernie ¢ JBKA PLAINDEAI | Merete Wea. > Lg VOLUME X. . TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1908. NUMBER 19 The Cosmopolitan Banquet in New York Was a Mutual Affair! Who Has a Right to Complain? CAMPBELL LAUDS THE NEGRO RACE! Brilliant Kansas Congressman Receives a Great Ovation from a Washington Audience—Kansan Introduced by Registrar Vernon, the Great Scholar and Leader. Oa Friday evening May 1, the on. Phillip Pitt Campbell,of Pitts burg, Kans., spohe to a capacity audience at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church of this city. Members of Congresa and their families were present. Many ot the leading business and profession: al men of the city, of both races, came to hear the etoquent Kansan, whore speech was frequently punct: uated with applause. In introducing the orator of the occasion, Hon, W. T. Vernon, Reg- istrar of the Treasury, svohke in part as follows: «tWe Jo well when we gather here to hear from one of the friends of the race, with whom the idea of justice is paramount to all other considerations. “The act inspiring this hearty weloome which we give him was one whizh called for courage aod resolve of the bighest order. “The great benefactors of the world bave been thoae who, despite untoward conditions, established customs or prevailing sentiment, have been willing to stand for the right a8 God gave them to see the right, ‘lbroughout the years that have gone, these great spirite have ap- peared to light man’s way and tell to the world that the forces of mo- rslity and right areeternal fn tbeir duration and all conquering in their effect. | “We shall rever lose heart fo} long as we remember tkat there runs through the ages one crete ing purpose and that in the Gnal analysie, victory is the portion of right. “W:th these thoughts and inspi- rations taetaining them, the foes of slavery and oppression went nobly to their take, offtimes gladly dying if by ©9 doing they might contrib- ute tothe onward march of human freedom. Uhus the abolitionet sa the martyr wrought, and thus was our freedom accomplished. All Kansans are justly proud of the part Kaneae played in this great atrug- gle with which to finally decide whether America should truly be ‘the lond of the free,’ “It wae the Kangay pioneer who went West singing: We crevs the prairies asof old Our fathers crosted the sea, ‘Lomuke the West as they tha East, the homestead of the free We ge lo rear a wall of men, On treegom's Suuthern Une, And p)int boul le the cotton thee, Trer gaged Northern pine, Many Jaid down their lives that the fair coil of Kansas might not know she clank of slavery’a chains —that manhood might not be cons ®ned to color, and opportunity res main unrestricted by race or creed, From out thie gieat drama enacted there, came a heroio figure immor~ talized, with name revered by aly vacn who hate oppression and love the Golden Rule—Johu Brown of Oasawatimie, whose ‘eoul goe marching on’. He and his fellow: set high the Kansas spirit and for. ever after Kansaus have x.ood fur the best in human government. “Having the houor to be person- ally acquainted with the distin- guished speiker of the evening, whose pronounced efforts have ren- dered such an invaluable service to our race—knowing him in his Kan- aas home among his neighbors who honor him, it te a delight to say that all his eapressions for justice and righteousness, uttered in the Natioa- al Capitol, are but in keeping with his daily acts and daily expressions among the people of Kansas who delight to honor him and have bim represent them in the greatest leg- islative body in the civilized world. Mr. Campbell has risen by dint of hisown efforts from a poor farmer boy in Kansas to a place of honor, unbounded confidence and leader- ship in a atate noted for its intelli- gence aud men of power. “Since he first entered Congress, he has been unanimously renomi- nated and overwhelmingly elected by the people of the Third Con- gressional District of that state. His majorities have been constantly increased, and signally so smong those who know him the best—hia neighbors without regard to race. “A friend of all, a leader of all— brilliant, unselfish champion of ha= man rights--a statesman, an honor to his atate and country, it gives me great pleasure to present to you one who in these times evinces his friendship iu a way that he who runs may read, and who takes his place with the thousands of trac and tied friends of the race who have sontributed by their encouragement id sympathy to the great progress rf a gratetul, rising people, “J.adies and gentlemen, the Hon- rable Phillip P. Campbell.” As Mr, Campbell came forward o begin his address which lasted mae hour and a half,one of the most rilhant audiences which has been een iu Wavbington for many a day rave the speaker an ovation which asted for several minutes, The colored people of Wavhing- ou came to Lonor the man who had pposed in vigorous language the Ietlin amendment to the Travhage ill which provided for a eeparas iou on the street cars of the city, nd the man from Kansas seemed leased at the manifestation of grat- tude shown biin, In the course of his remarke he eviewed the achievements of the olored people of the country in var and in peace, spoke of the uns aralelled progrees made by the olored people in reducing their il- iteracy, acquiring property and leveloping a loys! and patriotic itivenry which would be a credit 0 any nation, “Tl cannot forget,” said the eperk Bwept across Lhe VOSsUNIOL LOe LOUD led colonics, it was the blood of : black man which was tirat spilled on Boston Commons at the beginning of that long and devastating Wat of the Revolution, which was des- tined to last eeven years before that great triumph at Yorktown, I cannot forget that it was Crispus Attucka who led the mob to the at- tack of the ‘Rea Coats’, crying: “Let'a drive them into the sea!’ tl canvot forget the great sersice rendered to the nation by Peter Salem, Salem Poor and thousands of other brave black men In that early warof liberation, I cannot forget that while General Washing. ton was troubled with mutinous conduct by his starving men at Valley Forge, history does not re: count any attempt at mutiny by his black comrades in arma, “All through that long and dif. ficult struggle for national indepen dence, when the army way beset with poverty, disease, mutiny and discontent; when it aeemed that all was lost and that England and her mercenaries would subdue the re- belhious spir.t of the Colonial jpsa- triote, black men followed the fort unes of the Colonial leaders and distinguished themselves for gallan try at the battle of Rhode Island, and on other hard fought fields, and were present when Cornwallis gave up his sword to the great Virginisn, “So has it ever been with our colored fellow countrymen in aly the eubsequent conflicts that have come upon ug “General Jackson and Commo. dore Perry haye both testified in signed communications to the War and Navy Departments of the valor the colored soldiers and sailora in our second war with Great Britain. “But it remained for the great war between the States ta come, osting ua over 900,000 lives and hree billions of treasure, to enable he black man to show to the workd hat he was cipable of reaching the ery aublimity of physical courage Wagner and Olustee aud Peters~| jury, the great epics of the war, | vere made illustrious by the ardor], f our blaok soldiers. ‘+The eventa of the war with] pain are ao recent that I need rot}, emind you of the courage and fi: lelity which marked the services of | ur colored soldiers in the troptcs f both the Orient and Uccident, {| “Black men having fought and]‘ ied for this nation, 1 fa as much}, heir country as it is the country of | nybody clse. “They are citizens of the Kepub: |" ice Their rights are protected by he Federal Constitution which waa| j nlarged in order to give to them qual righta under the laws of the everal statea, and I believe the day]; 8 not far distant when that Consti | , ution will be enforced and inter- reted so a3 to make diefravetses| 4 rent and other odious discriminats | \ ry legislation tmpossible of opera | ¥ ion, p “Since 1863 the aliteracy ot the]t olored people has been reduced to] , pda than Corty-tive percent. They], ave acquired over *300,000,000 in eal eatate aloue. They own and i perate over 740,000 farms, They |4 ave over 40.000 instructors inic ssn gS SRS ever dreamed of; but it has come ti pass.” Bhe sperker next reviewd Re. corstruction and the laws enacted durieg that period at great length, saying in part: “Whatevor ulse may be said ot the iaws enacted during the days o! Reconstruction by the states of the ce they were in keeping with the Lighest civilized requirements. They conserved the social order by making valid tbe many thousand marriages which had been contract ed by slaves, thereby establishing homes upon a moral basis, legitima- tizing the children born under such circumstances and enabling them to inherit. “They established a public school system for the South, the first time in all its listory, the wisiom of which his been exemplified by the great material, intellectual and mor- al progress of that section of the country during the last half cent- ury. “Ef evils existed during Recon struction, let me say that evtis have existed tince. If corruption reared ite head during that period, let me say that its hideous head has pushed itself inso'ently and prominently forward in many Northern commus nities dominated by white men in days which sre still to be remem- beret, “Wise men are they who sceh to solve the national problems of their day and generation. We have to day what is called the ‘Negro Prob: lem,’ and I believe the solution of t lies in the equal protectian of all men by the lawe of the land and un- estricted opportunities of all men, rreapective of race, color or creed ” The speaker was eapecially ha pry vhen he reviewed the efforte of the olored people in founding institn- iona for the higher education of the olored youth, and referred to Wil- erforce, Fiske, Shaw, Atlanta, Vestern University and Howard "niversity a8 beacon lights “radi ting their inte3lectusl and moral nfiuences to the ends of the earth.” When the speaker concluded he ras greeted with prolonged ap- lause, which lasted for several rinutes. Many of the people in he audieace came forward and hook hands with the smiling and loquent Kansan, who had brought |: uch 3 message of hopefulness and), ood cheer, . Congresemen Scott and Madison], ide brief, eloquent addreeses. | Revs, J.R, Ransom and iH. W. ing, Mr, Thos, Glover and Prof. || belton French, all of Kaneas, were|' nthe platform They are guests}; f Register Vernon, en route to); orfolh, | A “Nosegay” for a Worthy Kansan One of the best known public men in Kansas is W. W. Fisher, the fin ancial agent of Western University at Quirdaro, of which Dr, W.T, Vernon is president. Mr, Fisher was designated for this responsible position by Governor Hoch upon the recommendation of Dr, Vernon, and as he has full charge of purchaa ing all the supplies used at thia great institution, the extent of the confi dence repoaed in bis honesty and capability will be readily seen. He is disburaing thousands of dollars raonthty without the slightest flaw occurring in his accounts, and is giving perfect satisfaction ta both the state authorities and the people, with whom he jis immeneely and de- aervedly popular—R, W, Thompson in Indianapolis Freeman, NEGROES WIN SCHOOL CASEI Twenty Yearsof Fighting in the Courts Brings Success to the Negroes of Illinois. A dispatch from Springfield, IIL, saye: Alter 20 years of litigation the Supreme court of Illinoig finally dis- posed of the Alton school case by the most drastic actton recorded in itshistory. Disregarding the action of seven juries which refused to en- force the law against the separation of white and Negro schoo! children, the court took the matter into its own hands, declared the Alton au- thorities were not eutitled to trial by jury, anyway, and gave judgmeat for the Negroes, The litigation began years ago when Alton established separate schools for Negroes and Scott Bibb refused to send hie children co them, The Jate Senatcr John M. Palmer was his counsel and he fought for the entry of the Negro children to the regular schools, until his death, CoUR?’s ORDERS DISREGARDED. Then State Senator John B. Ren- holt took up the fight, and it hea been going on since. Seven times the supreme court sent the case back to the Alton court with instructions to enforce the law, but every juror called either disregarded or refused to give a judgment, In passing on the case the court scores jurors who disregard the law because they are personally opposed to its enforcement, declaring the ac- tion more dangerous than utterances of ignorant, depraved and vicious persons” persons who are opposed to all law. It then declares that in the man- daraus action to compel the officials to enforce the law the respondent,hsa no right to trial by jury, although it has been the custom tocall a jury, and says the court ie justified in tak- ing cognizanca of the evidence pro- duced and giving judgment. The above decision of the Illinois supreme court is an iadication of the way the thing 1s pulling. Everything jeems to move in the right direction ind ifthe Negro equips himself for vhatison the checker board he 1e will make great stridea in the next ive years and with land, money, jusinets and ambition to back it all vill be well, The decision of the upreme court through twenty years san indication of what the Negro an accomplish by persistent fighting, On to Des Moines. | The tenth annual meeting of the Negro Editora Presa Association will hold its session in Mes Moines, Towa, June 10th and 11th, 1903, a8 decided by the erecutive committee, There will be gathered there some of the leading editors, reporters and newepaper men of our race, The general committee are works ing very hard to put on a good program thore two days, and each hour will be of interest and protit to both visitors and the Associa- tion, Address all letters of inquiry to John LL, Tompson, Vio Pres., editor of the Bystander, DesMoince, Towa Christian Whites and Blacks Dine Together The Overdrawn Story of the Cosmopolitan Banquet As Told by the White Press. From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Social equality and intermarriage between the races were advocated last night at a banquet of the Cosmopolitan Society of Greater New York, where twenty white girls and women dined side by side at table with negro men and women. Whether by accident or design, all of the white women save three found, when they reached the tables in Peck's restaurant, at No. 140 Dulton street, that the seats beside them were to be occupied by negro men. The Rev. Madison C. Peters, who had in mind to speak to the society, remained only long enough to view this startling arrangement. As the first course of the dinner was served he called Andre Tudson, the treasurer of the society, aside, and pleading as an excuse another speech which must be delivered uptown Burried from the room. In spite of promises that he would return and speak, Dr. Peters failed to come back and the speech was not delivered. White Girl Among Negroes. Miss Mary White Ougton, a Brooklyn society girl, who has been prominent in settlement work, and whose father is preceptor of the Hotel St. corte, was the only white woman who occupied a seat at the speaker's table. Negroes were casted all about her. On her right land sat William H. Petris, colored graduate of Harvard, who told later of his effort to plant his "Boston education" in the south. At this table also sat Hamilton Holt, introduced at editor inducted of the Independent, and whose subsequent utterances on intermarriage stirred his audience to enthusiastic applause. At the left of Miss Ovington was Editor Harold G. Villaud, of the New York Evening Post, and his plea for "equality and abolition of caste spirit" a few minutes later drew forth another wild outburst. But the one table in particular which attracted attention was that at which half a dozen white women were seated, and where the dashing young nigro, Captain H. A. Thompson, sat between two prominent white girls from Greenpoint. These young ladies were Miss Isabel Faton and Miss Marion Doohittle. They laughed and chatted with their negro entertainer during the meal, while he retold his exploits at San Juan Hill, where he served as adjutant of the Eighth Illinois Colored Infantry. One of his apparent interesting recitals was dramatically interrupted by a violent attack of nose bleed, which caused his unceremonious and hasty departure from the table, but he was received with evident pleasure when he returned, five minutes later, and renewed his attentions to the young ladies. At this table were also seated Mrs. J. W.ates and her sixteen-year-old daughter Bessie. The latter was a very attractive blonde girl, gowned in a blue cation, slightly desollete. She wore a light straw hat trimmed with brilliant poppies. Treasurer Triden announced that Mrs. Gates and daughter were prominent in society in Seattle and were in New York "studying art." 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Mrs. Morgan sat near Professor Walker and imported him with questions during the dinner. Mrs. L. Landis, said to be a prominent Brooklyn woman, sat at an opposite table at which were ten ingues, men and woman. Her husband also occupied a seat at this table. Miss M. Lyons, one of the colored women speakers, sat directly opposite Mr. Landis. The Landis party, however, left the room before the speaking concluded when the place became quite warm. All of the attention was not that paid by the colored men to the white women. One huge negro attracted much attention. She wore a large hat with white plumes and brilliant diamond ear pendants. The manager of the banquet announced that she was Mrs. Anna Allen, a "wealthy colored lady of Brooklyn, who owns many houses, not tenements either." Mrs. Allen was surrounded during the evening with plenty of attention. Dominated by Military Man. Miss Matie Porm, who did not give her address, was a young white girl who sat at the side table which was dominated over by the gallant negro army captain. She sat close to Miss Martha Thompson, a colored girl and a relative of the military negro. The "social equality" of the affair acted like new wine upon the dimers, two-thirds of whom were negroes. The free license of the speeches was received with loud outbursts. Groans greted the names of Rosevelt, Talt and Bryan, and wild applause followed every mention of Solomon. But the greatest demonstration was drawn out by direct or indirect allusions to intermarriage, whether through the gentle discussion of "social equality," as spoken by Miss Orington, on the broad, bold advocacy of the direct intermarriage. Hamilton Holt, editor of the Independent, struck the keynote of the feelings of the negroes when he said: "Intermarriage, if continued long enough, would solve the race problem. I do not believe that the white man would be so anxious to marry the negro woman, as would the negro man to marry the white girl; but this would continue, the negro man marrying the white woman, until 'he dull race would gradually bleach.'" Mr. Holt had spoken of the race problem as one of the four great questions of the present day, enumerating the international peace question, the woman question and the industrial questions as the other public matters. Then he said: "Conditions are going to get worse in the South before they get better. When the colored people get educated the whites in the South will have to忍忍 them as their equals." A great outburst of applause and hand clapping greeted this statement. The speaker continued: "What must the remedy be? to let things remain as they are is unjust-factory; deportation is impossible; then it must be amalgamation and education. Intermarriage if continued long enough, would solve this race problem." The applause that this received was not stopped for several minutes. "I am surprised," continued the speaker, "that we have no great white man, who has championed the colored race." Cries of "Potaken, Potaken," interrupted him. "No, no." shouted the speaker, "I don't mean that; I mean a man who will consortate his life. Nothing ought to appeal more to a white man than this great field for a philanthropist." At this point Mr. Vallard, of the Evening Post, was called to speak, but a diversion for a time functioned to stop the dinner. A newspaper photographer had mounted his camera upon a step-tuber to obtain a flaight picture. The white women begin to fidget and eat appealing looks about for aid as they saw the camera trained upon them and their negro dinner partners. A butte followed at the speaker's table and Manager Tidon, who was busy arranging for the photograph, received a pennilled note warning him that no picture must be allowed. The women refused to pay any attention to the speakers until the camera was taken from the room. Miss Olington did not touch upon race equality as bluntly as Mr. Holt had done. Still she grew enthusiastic when she got to speaking, and said: "Move your chairs nearer together and get up closer." That invitation was quickly accepted by the colored diner, partners of the white girls and a great noise of chair crowding continued for some minutes. She Calls the Work "Human." I am very glad that I have been asked to welcome you in behalf of the Cosmopolitan Club," said Miss Ovington. "We hope to have many such clubs as this soon and we shall know by next season if our movement is going to be a success. Caste spirit is not simply a race question. I am in this work because it is human. The danger of this caste spirit is not a radical matter, but relates to we men and women of this republic. The Kaw Milling Co., Finds Plaindealer Advertising to be Profitable. TOPEKA, KANSAS, APRIL 4, 1908 MR. ADOLPH GRIFFIN, MG'R. PLAINDEALER, Dear Sir: -We have found the results from our ad. in THE PLAINDEALER to be very gratifying, and we desire to continue same. Trusting a continuance of our pleasant business relations We are, It monas moral and physical ruin, especially in the south. "I like to think that we are wooing to eat with and stand up with our colored brothers and sisters whenever and wherever we meet them or wherever we can. I believe it would be a terrible state of affairs when the negro give up any of his rights as a man. "He should never be satisfied until his quality is recognized. The power of love overuns caste and brings people of all castes together. I should like to think that our society stood for the hunger of Brotherhood among all human beings." The efforts of the young lady evidently pleased her hearers. They cheered and clapped when she sat down. Then came editor Villaud. He said: "This spirit of castle is the most dangerous spirit that can threaten any land, particularly a democratic form of government. We stand in this country for equality—equality of rights, liberties, and to do as we see fit. It is a question of whether one believes in Christ or not." About this time Dr. Petris, the colored collegium, was called upon. He was delighted to speak, and said: "Is it too much to admit the negro into the brotherhood of equality in the human family? This meeting means more to the negro of the Black Belt of the South than to the negro of the North. It marks an epoch for the down south negro. It is a question of recognizing them as a man and as an equal. There is only one way to succeed—demand your equality. "We have two leaders—Booker Washington advocating peaceful resistance, and then there is Dubois saying, 'Exercise your rights.' Now, which shall it be?' "Exercise your rights!" shouted a voice followed by great applause, which was joined in by white and black alike. Rev. George Frazier Miller, a negro declared the great bugbean to abolition of caste was the "social equality." e said the natural remedy was in the baller. He declared he could see no reason for giving the negro vote to Roosevelt, Taft or Bryan, and that he owed the Republican party nothing. "Our rising sun is socialism, which promises true equality without tolerance to race or society," he shouted. Vice President Humphrier, of the Colored Republican Club, felt called upon to say "Race prejudice is not going to be settled with peaceful means. The man with the hoe should not hesitate to use it at both ends to belabor with the handle. You must have equality." John Spurge, a white settlement worker, was applauded when he shouted: "You negroes must assist your powers you, my friends, whose skins are tanned dicker than mine. 'The equality of opportunity must be placed before every child born into this world.'" Max Burke, a Chicago negro editor, spoke of Candidate Laft as the "heir apparent to the throne" and declared he would not give the negroes "untamelled use of the ballot." He said the opportunity was at hand to wipe out caste by use of the ballot. Dr O M Waller, a negro, who is secretary of the Cosmopolitan Society, presided. THESE ARE POSITIVE FACTS Beautiful Hair makes beautiful women. No woman can be beautiful without luxurient and glossy hair. That's the reason YOU, who value beauty, should treat your hair well, and keep it in good condition with MECCOOROO HAIR TONIC, the best, perfect and only dependable remedy known you can buy for dandruff, itching scalp, thin, dry, lifeless, uneven, course, breaking and falling hair. It saves what hair you have and get more too. Three applications continuing. Try it, and prove these facts. 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THE WORLD'S GREATEST SEWING MACHINE LIGHT RUNNING NEWHOME THE NEW HOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY Sold by authorized dealers only. W. P. FROST, 172 Kansas Ave. Second Floor. OLATHE. KANSAS. The pubic sel. ols chsed here Friday. May 4th ‘The eolore| ac'mots hud an excellent program, Mr. Otls Levella and wife have pure chased the preverty on North Walnut street recently owned by WR. Rollins, ‘Lhe Second Baptist church under tha Teaduislip of their pastor, Rev, If W. Boott. has just ccarptedtil a coment stiles walk and steps in front of the church at acot of 4107, which mikes a great fm provement to the chuck. We are prowl to aay teat the work was done hy our own salored non, Mr. Calvin Sandere ane Gn Maillor, Rov tones of the A, Me G. churel des vee Lan esrellent sermon at the See ond Baptist church Sunday night. ‘Lhe concert given by Mra, 11. W. Seott Thueliy night was a grand success, The concert was altogether musieal— solos and quartetts, assisted by the choit ‘The quartetts rendered hy Mus, Reott and Mra. \di Greer, Mise M. 1. Prony amd Mise Re dolnson will long be reinembetod by everyone whe hear | then Mr, Jehu denkins and father have eu pare! in the poultry business. They have yet reset Uhein Incutater ant have quite a few youngeters tinning wou 4 Mrs, HL We Seott end Capitela Rollins are among the many achulars of Mot, R. a dacheon of akueas City, Mert. Sentt i improving her veral talent aunt Capitela Rollins is taking up instine ment il nude, Mr. Laweon Levelle and wife have movet inte their new heme on West Spruce stuct which they have recently ponght of Mi. and Vie, Bolts We wie prontd to sce Rev, Hales. os: prstor of the A. MT. chatch, dn aur midst again, Little Havel Holst, whe lias heen making her home with her aunt, Mra, Katie Beastey, will soon leave for her fone jn Ottawa, Kan. | Mra, Beasley regrets ver much to give her up as they ave taken such a hhing to the little one that it is like parting with their own but paahaps in time fi there ica mistake her rither will see it and let her retain, Wise Johnson and Misa Prewitt, woo have tinished their school left for their home in Quincy, HL, Saturady last. Mrs, 1. W, Scott entertained at sup- per Tuesday evening a few intimate friends in honot of Misses Jubuson and Prewitt. eo, Rolling wha has been sick with pueumeniy fever at Neuve, Colo. at tived home Monday last. ‘The rally at the Second Baptist catch Sundiv last was a grand success, EDWARDSVILLE, KANSAS. Dear Nditor: T would The ta intorm son what the people at Mt. Zion are do- ing, We would be pleased to have some news published in your paper every week from this place. Rev, Waster is doing a great wark nt thi< plue. Me is a young man and a Christian gentleman and we all amie him. Mt. Zion literary society was oyanized Marth 30, 1903, We are doing great wark for the elurch, Our meetings are held each Tuealty evening. Everyone is cordially invited. Question for debate at nest meeting: Resolved, That money has more power thin education, Speakers. affirmative, Mr. P. Railoys negative, W. 8, Groves, Easter waa a grand success here, We had a very nice program indeed. Mr, H. A. Davison, master of ceremonies. ‘Mra, Rogera’ of Kansas iCty visited her mother last week, Mre, Dawson, The people of thia community join Mra, Franklin in mourning the foo of fer beloved husband, Andrew Franklin. He was one of the old pioncere of this state, He leaves a wife, one ron and daugoter and a host of relatives and friends to maurn his lors, Moa Hannth Weaver, grandinother of Mra. Celia Anderson of Rablyin, San. died Friday morning, May 1, at the home of her con, Mr. John Weaver. Rosedale, Kan. of heart trouble and asthma, She wan RS years of age, Her home was in Tennesse, Dut whe had been with her gon at Rosedale for shout o year, Hier funeral was preached at the A. M. T. chuch in Argentine, Rev, co. Grif- Tith, prstor, officiating, nasieted by Rev, J. W. Jnenhs of the ©. M. Ti. charch in Kanaas City, Kan. and Rev. Green of the Primitive Rapett chureh.. Mre, Louisa Allen of Tennessee is vise iting her brother, Mr. John Wenver of Rosedale, and Mia. Colin Anderson, her danghter of aBldwin. ‘This is ‘her first trip west, She contemplated taking her mother Vos, Hannah Weaver, back home with her on her return, but Providence ew fit fo call Mother Weaver from Jahor tn reward before returning to her southern home, WESTERN UNIVERSITY, Tart Dridiy evening a mock trlal was the program of the James 4, Handy lite era: socket y. Miss sa dunes of Denver gave the fomth of the series of aly recitals by the advance piano students under Prof. Tobert Tackson, Miss Janes has made srordeaful advancement, aa interpreted by the many difftentt high class numbers rendered with witch ease and beauty: on this ocenston, Mise Anna Heatie, a sfudent of the Rusinesa depaitment, retuned Talday from a two wooka sight seeing visit to Denser Colorada Springs and Salt Lake City, Utah, witn her father, Mr, fveland Ticnthe of Muskogee, Ohla. and her ies ter, Miss Mattie Rentle. Mr. Tentle fs a sety wealty negro laud learo, recely- ng a latge Income monthly from the Rtandasd ©) company of “New York. On thia enthe journey Mr, Rentle and bis daughters occupied a private Pullman far specially chartered for thle tilp, Me will return for our commencement, Mr. Eugene Vaughan of last yeni" elise in stenography, wha was recently sent to fill a bueratlve position in the office of superintendent of insiumanee at Tus eger Institute, writes of bis suc ceseint diception of ‘his work, and the got impression he is making. Fiesident Sheltun French, Haliap Grant, Rev. J. R. Ransom, Rev. A. M. Ward and J, CG, C. Owens of Colorado left in a party last week for the general touference at Norfolk, Va. Mrs, Fannie 12, Motin, elocutiunist and dramatic teacher in our institution, gave la vaLy popular program last Monday at the Metropolitan Baptist chureh, Kan: nts Lily han. she was assieted by her sets, Mra, Watts, soprano, formerly with r Patti.” —_——_—_—_—_———_ SPRINGFIELD. MISSOURI. ‘The Queen City Coutt hetd its instal: latlon at te Gibson Chapel C. 1 church ‘Uhureday evening. ‘Ihe following offi eens were Installed: Rev. W. HL. Wheeler. Joshua: Mis, Mary Jarrett, matron; Mis, Columbia ‘lyndall, vice matron; jtreasurer, Mes, Adah ptephensent Bec jletniy, Mrs, Trancia 1, Bovley. The past aething matron, Mis, Adah Stephenson, [vas presented by the court with a beaw tiful wilow vocker for het valuable ser: vices fou the last twu years, ‘Lhe oder Jvae quite ruccessful in their entertain: wont. | ‘Lue ‘Labernacte fustalled the following woithy officetar Mis, TVs MeAdais, high priestess; Mais, M. Hightower, vice ah pliestess; Mrs, Mary Jarrett, chief ee Mis, Maud ‘Thompson, treas- urer, Miss Pansy Yoakum delightfully cn- testained the Dunbar P. H.C, Friday evening. A nice number were present. ‘The ustial business was diepensed with and the very daiutiest of rcfiesliments weie served by the chaning hostess. At ‘a tate hou all bade Mies Yoakum good night. Mis. Chailey Siniley returned from MeAllister, Okla. Monday morning, where she Ins been for nearly four peeks by the bedside of het mother and sistas. She left them much improved. | Mis, Westley McDowell returned Tues- day morning fiom Port Smith, Ath, with ar son, Mt. Marion Dow, who fs quite | Mr. W Lada and mother have been auising and remodeling their home on S. Grant street, Mr, Bennie Luin ia an fesemplary young man who seenrs to care mah for his mother. | In spite of the inclement weather the entutainment under the auspices of Mr, W.M. Smith Monday evening was quite a BnLeess, One of the grandest cutiely muvical tieats of the season will be under the management of Mr. d. A. Thompson, who renders his time and efforts in be- half of the Woman's Musical and Lierary Club in their endeavors 19 erect a hos: pital, ‘Chis great event will be at Gib- son Chaper C. D.C Monday evening, May 18, Don’t mistake the affair and inte, May 18. We expect to put In 200 extia chairs. | Mendames Ona. ¥. Vord, Maitie Canifay and Mr. eo Robhins were quite successful in their church social in tne south part of the city Suturday evening, A very nice sum Was realized as well as a pleas- ant time enjoyed. WASHINGTON NOTES. Messrs Nich Clales, T. DP, Mahammitt and J. W, Jackson, of the Great West, (“naw a heap” in Washington and made a lasting impression upon the good peo- te of this bug. TR. R. Horner and I. 1H, Mather will jhe the District delegates to the Chicago convention, They will yote for the ean- liidate who seems to he the choice of the nation, ax that will be the best way to subserse the welfare of their constitu. enta, Sidney Bicher will he national onnnitteeman, Registrar W. T, Vernon, Dro Te. W. ampton, Architert John A. Lankford, shia I. Bryant ant Dr, J. If, Welch, of Metropolitan A, MoT, church, have all gone to Norfolk to attend the A. M. qt general conference, Dr, Vernon ix down for a great speeca aml wall cover himeelf With the usnal amount of glory, His 1 jent of Weactern University will be the host in the history of the school. Prof. Shelton French, acting president ‘of Western University, and Rev. J. R. Ranaom of Topha, Kan, parsed through the city Friday, en route for Norfolk. ‘They were guests of Dr, Vernon, Congressman P,P, Campbell of Kansas delivered one of the finest speeches ever temd in this city of fine specsher on Vebliy evening at Metropollan ALM. TE. cinch. He contended for the potitieal and civil equality of (he negio, asked that there be equality of opportunity for every American citizen, and pointed out that there is absolutely nating In the searecrow of “sorial equality” that the South fs eternally Ininging up to frighten the fimid and hefog the question of constitutional rights, Congressman Tal waut Madison amt C, Ty Scott, alsa of Kansan. contributed admirable remarks to the happy accasion. Register Vernon plesided gracefully and lis introductions wore in felicitous vein. Mr, Henry Laa- siter, who maniged the two big ovations at this church for Di, Booker Washing- tun, deserves unstinted credit for bring. ing this “love feast'*? about, Judge Tobert WH, Teruel ts ta be changed from a justice of the peace fo a Judge of the municipal cowt of the Diss trite of Columbia Vy vintue of a bill that will this week pase hath houses of congreas, The six justices will be con: finted and will be housed tn a single building. Mra, Mary Chursh Terral fe conclud Dr. W. Roger Russell DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction bb Kausay Ave, Rell Phone #7 TOPEKA, RADSAS ing a sucessful lecture tour of six weeks fo the South. She has acen so much more uf the development of this sectinn than has ever been her good fortune be- fore tnat new vitality will be given her favorite topic “The Hright Side of a Dark Subject” and “Why { Am an Opto- miet.” Nee, Terrell is the most useful ond forceful member of the Dishict boaid of education and fs primarily ie sponsible for many helpful reforms that have been brought about during het two periods of service on the bead, Secretary Taft has now 334 delegates chalked up to his credit, and the 107 needed to guarantee hie nomination on the first ballot will be forthcoming with- {In the next ten daya. ‘The fevling hee fe that the ticket will be “Laft and lughes” and that It will win “hands down” In November, ‘Taft will pell 9 per cent ‘ the negio vote. Awhtor Ralph W. Tyler is fu constant demand as a public speaker, although inv slninks from notoriety. Last Sunday he addhessed a large assemblage of Elke at Mesondtia, Vae On the 20th he wall be commencement orator for the graduating exercises of the mained nurses of Mow: ard University in Andrew Rankin Me: wmorial Chapel, On the 2let he goes to Baltinore to be the speaber of the even- ing for the Industital air, the occasion being “Knights of Pythias Night.” Mr, ‘Isler has engaged ‘apartments at the Keystone hotel at Chicago, where he will be “at home’ to the visitliye deleg ites to the Republican national convention, Mis. Portia Washington Pittman will mithe her debut before a Washington au: dence on the 18th. Mi, Clarence Came ton White makes his farewell appearance prion to his deptrture for a year's study in Tiatope, Vii. Wy IL Lewis, of Buston, assistant Vuited States district attorney, has been a guest at the Arlington this week. He hag been attending a meeting of the dis- triet attorness in charge of natuinlizas tion, called by Attorney General Bonay parte, Sentiment among the most thoughtful negroes is favorable to the passage of the Wainer bil! The Toraher measue is doomed to defeat, while the adminis tration bill, allowing the president to re- instate the Brownsville soldies at his discretion. lias a_chance for life. The true friends of the men are willing to support a measure that will yield re- sults, They object to frittering away opportunity for the sake of mere sentl- ment, ARE YOU SICK? The Fountain of Health Bath House makes 4 epecialty of treat- ing colored patrons We are pre- pared -to give mineral and mud baths, Rusian and Vapor. You will be surprised at the good you will get outof our treatmente ‘and the mineral water of this beaut: iful health resort. A block from Post Office, Excel: eior Springs, Mo. For further information write F. J. Weaver, 1005 McGee St., Kans eas City, Mo. LAWRENCE. KANS The stewardess board met with Mrs Earle at Mrs. Richardson’s at ; p. m, Monday, Dr. J.J. Kenner was called to Topeka last week to attend Mr. D Wadlington, who is seriously ill. The Mother’s Union meeting held in North Lawrence at Rev. Barrow’s church was well attended Tuesday afternoon, The next meeting will beheld at St James A, M E church with Rev. Christian. ‘Uhe most novel feature of the past week's enjoyment was the second aonual party given by the members of the Oread club Friday evening a! Everett hall, The hall was lavishly and magnificently decorated, the walls being roped in club colors o! blue and white and bordered with a deep border of blue, Just in front of the door was a large penvant o! the club greeting all with the word, Oread. In the east end of the hall was the club's pinin an electrical display of club co ors aud the weat end of the hall was laden with pen- nants of foreign universities, The orchestra was buried in living palma with a blue drapery encircling them. Two bright little high achov! boys greeted the guests with bright amiles and plenty of punch ‘The guests were greeted with a welcome hand shake trom the receiving line by Mr Monroe Tompkins and his com pany, Miss Carrie Young, Mr, Robt. Jackton and Clara Baird, Mr. Wen- dell Green and Lorraine Richard- son, Mr, Homer Wilburn and Birdie Brown, Just as the old towa clock struck nine the orchesira started the beau- tiful march entitled “The Call of the Wild,” and with the president, Homer V, Wilburn, end his com- pany, Misa Birdie Brown, in fead, Mme. C. J. Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower / ® . > Be a ‘ * | hn ee ae oo & “a | 4 *! é : | Ss - iow q 3 ; " y ; N Ae fete } ~ y aera \biame For long and beautiful hair use Mie. C, J. 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Kansas 2 = Phone Avenue 3 = 1889. 3 € 3 e #4 Fish, Oysters and Game, Ship to All Points o Short Notice TOPEKA: + etc cscccceeeeene vee ee et ene n eens eeeeenes KANSAS Buckner and daughter, Miss Eliza ant Messrs. Evans, Barker and Queeny of Topeka Misese Eva E'liott, Zaphyr Elmore Beatrice Martin of Emporia, Miss Forrestine Wright of Baldwin, Miss Cecil Oliver of Kansas, City, Kaneas, Wilson Dawson Robert Jordon and Dick Anderson of Kaneas City, Mo, Miss Mamie Barnes of L:avenworth and Mr, Hodges of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Mr. Fred Green of Kansaa City | On Sunday afternoon the Law- rence boys and girls all mot at the beautful home of Mrs Marie Hen- son to shake hands with distant friends and form acquaintances with strangers, Mrs, Henson and her talented daughter. Jeannette, were the hostesses, and after the guests were served tney departed for the church, where the Sunday Forum wasin session, After Forum exers ciaea the young men of the club had the young ladies take supper with them at Lawrence's moat popular reataurant—Scott's—where a fine, three course d'nner waa served After supper they enjoyed music for the balance ot the evening, when all departed tor the depot where they took passage on the teu o'uluck train for their various homes. Swellest Jewelry Store in Towa ‘ ‘ Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817MKANSAS AVENUE, A.B CONNER, Groceries and Meat Market, Ind. Phone 719. All Kinds of CAN GUODS. Com. plete Line of GROCKRIES of All Kinds, Topeka, - Kansas the march started, Following the president were Mr. Joseph A. Butler and Mies Badie Phillips, Mr. R. C, Wassom, secretary, and Muss Eva Elliott, Mr Woody Jacobs treasurer and Mise Hazel Washington. The Jolly Boys gave the guests a great surprise by interspersing the program with the beautiful two-step, “Kaneas,” rendered by Mias Hazel Washington of Topeka and sung with much harmony by members of the club, After the intemmise:ou and before the finale had been reached, another surprise waa given the guests, Prof Tyler of the Kansas City high school faculty saug and played, and upon responding to an encore, cna, pletely captured the Jisteoers, At the commencement of the grand march all the lights used for Mlumination were extin-viehed and the variegated lights which encom- pated the epace overhead were turned on, throwing a beautiful light over the hail The aristocrats of Kansas City, Topeka, St. Joseph, Atchison, Emporia, Wichita and Leavenworth were present 2nd their smiles flourished in an abundance, Mr Wendell Green, Ph, C., ‘08, and Miss Lorraine Richards, A. B., "go, of Kansas University distributed invitations, Quite afew visitors were in Law rence visitirg friends Sunday, Mra. | x hs d Se . o 1 8 tay, Na RN iy) Ve 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 GRITTIN, Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.50 8 x Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... .50 Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY MAY 8, 1908 COSMOPOLITAN BANQUET! A few rich and highly cultured Christain white people entertained a few leading colored citizens at a banquet in New York City last week. It was telegraphed and commented upon all over the country. The misleading headlines in the daily papers saying "White Girls Entertained Negro Men" is wholly untrue. There is a class of white people who want to learn more of the Negro and see that he is given fair play - not social equality. If eating, praying, singing and talking together made people equal, then dogs and cats would be on a par, as they play some of the parts complained of in this social function with a great many people. We know of several beautiful and highly cultured white ladies who would prefer the company of their canine or feline to Vardaman or the class and kind he represents! Whose business is it if the Goulds and Vanderbuilts wanted to entertain colored people? Vardaman, Jeff Davis, Heilin and their kind doubtless would rather entertain their dogs and keep company with a Negro concubine and rear children and then try to deny them! We should learn more of each other. There is no danger of a colored man marrying a white woman or a white man choosing a colored wife without the consent of both. People are too clanish which keeps the races apart and breeds strife. It is seldom that one hears of a race intermarrying into another. It never has nor never will become a custom or habit, so let us dwell together in peace and unity and help bear each others troubles. Either Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Bible are wrong cr the American white man! Which is right and which shall we accept? --- WANT BISHOP The A. M. E. General Conference is in session at Norfolk, Va., and will hold for three weeks. It is a gathering of the brains of the race—men who by their loftly minds have contributed much to quicken the pulse of the Negro in the great struggle for a foot-hold among civilized nations. The Fifth episcopal district is praying for the return of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Abram Grant in order that he may complete the great work he has outlined in church, school and industrial fields. To remove Bishop Grant would work a hardship upon the people of the West. He has no equal in the A. M. E. church. --- He is a man without fault, and during all the years we have known him, we have yet to hear a complaint against him. In electing bishops, the Conference should select dignified honorable, truthful, business men. Don't place men at the head of the church for whom the laity will have to apologize and the public hold their nose. The time is now at hand to look up, which we feel sure the Conference will do. --- BUZZARD ROOST NOTES. a reward of $25 will be paid if the five who drafted the resolutions at Buzzard Roost Hollow or any one who sympathizes with the part referring to their superiors will agree upon who is their leader. An additional $25 will be given if they prove that they ever acknowledged a leader other than a white man during their natural lives. Bring proof of same to this office and the reward will be paid. Who is the leader of Buzzard Roost? * * SPECIAL NOTICE : There will be a meeting at Buzzard Roost next Wednesday evening to take action on one of their members who acted on the committee of leadership at their last meeting. He is charged with allowing Chief of Police Eaton to enter his name upon the police docket for a crime which cannot be published. He forfeited a $20 bond to the city of Topeka, thereby disqualifying him as a candidate for leader of the vulture family. MR. JERRY BLACK, G. P. A., for the great Santa Fe, who is now located in Chicago, was in the city one day this week on business. He spoke very hopeful of the future progress of the country and says as soon as all the fools are killed off and live, progressive people are permitted to go ahead and do business, then things will brighten up. He says there are now millions of dollars buried for the simple reason that people are afraid to trust the class of men now in office. That the railroads have millions of dollars worth of work that should go on, but will not pay a high rate of interest because the people who loan money are a little afraid that securities would become valueless on account of so much foolish agitation. Mr. Black is one of the most active and best informed railroad men in the United States and has a host of friends in Topeka who are always glad to see him. KANSAS can always be depended upon at the eleventh hour. The newspaper and book publishers are under many obligations to Editor Frank P. MacLennan, of The Topeka State Journal for the convincing statement made before the Congressional investigating committee in Washington one day this week, as to why the present tariff should be taken off woodpulp and other material used in the manufacture of paper. Mr. MacLennan presented facts and figures that showed the paper trust to be exhorbant in their charges and that they have increased the price from year to year, and he is now paying 70 per cent. more than he was ten years ago. So convincing was Mr. MacLennan, the chairman of the committee and many others heartily congratulated him after his two hours on the stand. The trust attorneys fired questions at him fast and furious and his answers were cool, calm and intelligent. Mr. MacLennan is very quiet, and nothing excites him. The trust will shy the Journal man from now on. Falkiner is Gaining. W. R. Falkiner, whose announcement for Clerk of Shawnee county appears elsewhere in this paper, is in every way capable, and if n minated and elected would make an ideal official. He has a magnificent training in clerical work, having had a number of years experience in the office of the great Santa Fe. Mr. Falkiner is courteous, polite and a gentleman of high integrity, and if elected will treat all alike, irrespective of creed or color. He has many warm friends at the Santa Fe, who are urging his nomination, and is gaining ground daily among the colored people. If elected Mr. Falkiner will no doubt make one of the best officials that ever served Shawnee county. THE name of Rev. J. E. Edwards, pastor St. John's A M.E. church, Topeka, will be presented to the General Conference at Norfolk as a candidate for secretary of missions. Rev.Edwards is in everyway qualified, and is one of the cleanest and best men in the west. His election would be a credit to the Conference. R. R. Staple. 4. F. Wright Grocries, Fresh and Cured Meats, 500 E. 4th St. Both Phones 1069 TOPEKA, KANSAS. We want your Trade. We treat All Alike. Our Motto is to Please Our Customers at Any Price RELIABLE DRUGGIST Have just purchased the entire Sample Line of Kelly-Miller Drug Sundries. Which they are selling at a very Low Price. Also carry a complete stock of First-class Drugs at their two large stores. They will be glad to take care of your wants and insure you courteous treatment at all times. MARSHALL BROS., Druggist. Fifth and Kansa Ave. Second and Kansas Ave. The Kansas Packing House market Dealers in first-elites fresh and cured Meats, Celery, Poultry, Fish and Batterine. 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Chas.Wolf Packing Co., Topeka, Kansas wwwwwwwwwwww Topeka's Soft Water rr eA SS eee The Carnation club will meet with orIry LOCALS | a a re ans Mies Azalee King 924 Spruce street, Fancy Evaporated Mrs, L. W. Davis, of C is, eT ae ae Ce Tere aia tomorrow. pir amet Caers| Ee mame Ce cad ‘ ——~ ine§ PEA CHES — , | *e Pe i Ee ee fat eae ith ee Xe Mies Collins of Emporia visited ‘ rh a rath ANCOR Pt a MSM Msn her sister, Mra. W. J. Lee tast week Judge Clark ot Lawrence was in Is i ty ‘ Ae ‘Cc i y) ao * 20c Value for the city yesterday, ‘| 4 an Mt eas A in ; Mr. Jones of Wichita spent Sun- Edgar Holloway left yeaterday for Hi i ’ i iy Hy hil ra Pa May | Cay and Monday [n the city visiting l . a visit with his old comradssin Kan- ay i h ie i {1 ae) , = ee \ am | friends, mie Cy ne Leen | - Ee Don't miss the May Pole drill at Metropolitan hall May 14th under the auspices of the King’s Daughters: Mra. John Chiles of Dover, Okla. arrived Friday to spend several weeks visiting relatives. The Fleur de Lis club met yeater day with Mrs. Fred Connelly, and will meet next Wednesday with Mrs. Hulbert on Tenth and Locust. The Ladies’ Sewing Circle of 5. Jsbn A.M. E. church met with Mrs. Elsie Brown last week, The many friende of Miss Willa Smith will be pleased to learn that the is improving and doing nicely. The Fleur de Lis club will meet Wednesday, the 27th, with Mrs, Holford at the residence of Mrs, Oliver, on Lane street. Mrs, William Brasher of Puctlo, Colo.,* and son, J. W. B., Jr., are visiting in the city, guests of his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Joseph Bra- ber, 516 Taglor street. Aceistant County Attorney W. I. Jamison arrived Tuesday from Colorado Springs where he had Leen attending his son, Raymond, who is improving. Herbert, the young man’s brother ie with him and we look forward for a epeedy recovery. ‘Crusty Jim and Minor Melodies,” is the title of a neat little volume by Stephen Shores which has been re- ceivea at this office and carefully read. Itis well written highly en- tertaining and deserves a place among the good literature of today. Mr. Shores, the author, it a fiae old gentleman and a good writer. f. We are sorry to Jearn of the death of Mr, Jcseph Treavan, which occured at St. John A. M. E, church Wednes day evening of heart failure while attending a meeting of the trustee beard, He leaves two sons, one daughter anda host of friends to mourn his lose. He was an old res- ident of Topeka, having lived here over forty years, Mr. Tresvan was a Mason, a Knight Templar, and ap officer of tl.e Knights and Ladies of the Orient, in which he carried a large amount ofinsurance. He was an upright, progressive citizen and a Christian gentleman, He was one of the pillars of St. John church and did much to advance her progress. The Oakland schvol held its clos- ing exercises Friday. Tne program was enjoyed very much by the par- ents and friends of the schonl ‘Ih€re was speaking, singing, baseball and a big feast such as never was held before by the colored people of Shawnee county. The mothers brought their baskets full of gocd chicken, pies, cakes and other eata- bles. Over 100 were present, Misa McNeal, the teacher, deserves much credit for th: eacellent progress be- ing made, She is loved by all the children, It ia rumored that ehe will change her v cation some time this year—that is, she will teach one instead of several ? People’s Market, Thos, Horsfield, Prop. Bath Phones 542, £09 Kansaa Ave. TOPEKA, KANSAS: ) " oak ee Lac " Te a : Per ot Ut Pa =" ar y ti a baa as iy @ _— er ek il: ie eM Ot eae ‘| h ' i & R q r Bore. Ser yt a vee ‘arog pia ed + re EO a or i\ we ee un i De / cA Der a de a ye " Hn » ae i, 1 by i ca yD ae r F H rai i ‘ eal \ ‘eae a Type ag Th eos ae Wr ne (ls He eae ae a ane iam iO) eee ue Oy A a a SPRING Stacie: ape t| __ OXFORDS a ashy ue i : Shiny shoes made on the (re ill Eri | dente aaitepah | Renee G ; ¢ would mans oF ee wel re ie 1 iy Pee ssed and com- |i" é ‘| Tati u Wiplsuy setor ok | : a ig rors wos Te is nee tl PO Rd W a aca i" i Soi i ee rea ee gPulace AUERBACH QCUETTEL, Coal, Feed, Hay, Etc., OF JAS. C, SHIMER, Both Phenes 475 1815 Kansas Ave When You Want Your Laundry Done as it Should be, Send it to us. City Hand Laundry Phones 546. 927 Kansas Ave. LYMAN & ULSH Prop. | Lee Mazon, a railway mail clerk, who lives in Lawrence, was an agree able catler at shis office Wednesday evening, HATCHER-MIMS. The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Hatcher and Mr, Willis Mims was solemniczed Wednesday evening of laet week at 7:30 p. m, at the home of the bride's mother on Grand av- enue, Rev. T. J, Carr uffistating, Miss Beulah Tolbert as bridesmaid and Mr. Rovert Defrante us best man marched in toa the strains of Mendelssohn's weddiag march played by Miss Stelia Hatcher, The brute and groom followed and the party formed a semi-circle in front of an embankment of palms interspersal with brides wealth, The bride was adorned in a gown of white batiste anil lace, and carried an armiul of bride's roses, The groom was attired in a handsome suit of conventional black, Only relatives anda few friends were present. ‘I'hey were the recip: tents of many valuable and uselul presents, The happy couple left at 3p.m. Thursday for their neatly furnished home on Water street, Kansas City, Kansas, where they will be pleased to receive any of their riends, - The Daughters of Allen will meet with Mrs, G. W. Washiogton Sor S19th street, Taureday afternoon, The Lawrence K. U_ Dramatic and Glee club will appear at Metro- politan hall Fray evening, May Wh, ‘This magnificent company of talented Judies and gentlemen de- serves a large audience, The club is compused of some of tho best sing: ers of the Middle West, while the work of the dramatic club js unex celled, The company is under the mnanagement of White Bear of Carhele University, Penn, Adnus- sion, 25 cents ‘Phe City Tederation of Colored Women’s clubs gave their annual charity entertainment Wednesday afternoon of last week at the kinder garten rooms. ‘Ihe clubs had the rouma beauttully cecorated in their colors. Aprons, landkerchiefs and refreshments were sold, A little drama, "Mind Your Owa Businese," was prerented in the evening by the girls of the Golden Rod club. The clubs are very thankful ca the friends who helped them in their effort as they succeeded m adding about £35 totheir treasury, The Carnation club will meet with Mies Azalee King 924 Spruce street, tomorrow. var * Mies Collins of Emporia visited her sister, Mra. W. J. Lee last week, Mr. Jones of Wichita spent 8un- day and Monday {n the city visiting friends, Misa Mabel Fleming of Wichita is inthe city visiting her brother, Mr. John Fleming, The National Colored Medical association will meet in August in New York. For particulars write W. G. Alexander, chairman, 14 Webster Place, Orange, N. J+ A circular haa been isued by L G. Jordan of Louisville, Ky., de nouncing as a taher, impostor and thief one Rev, Chas. Mahomet, who is working people on the African ‘proposition and the African Baptist | Mission work, and should be avuided by all. Mr. and Mrs. A'onzo Connelly have agreed to disagree. She ex~ pecte to live in Chicago, They have asked for divorce on account of in compatibility. They made a good start in life for young people, but could not hold out. It is important that the readers of literature should see the illustrated article in the May number of the Century magazine concerning “Negro Homes” written by Prof. Booker T, Washington. The remains of Miss L'sie Smith, who died in Kansas City aged 16 last week. were brought to Topeka tor burial, accompanied by her mother, Mra N, E, Smith, Under- taker A. T. Moore, who had charge of the body, Mrs, B. B, Yocum and Mrs. E. Motts. Mra. Smith formers lived in Topeka, ind has the sym: pathy of many friends in her be- reavement. The filth annual seasion of the National Association of Teachers in Colored 8. hools will meet in Louis ville, Ky., June 24-26, '08 The meeting this year will exceed all others in number and importance of any of the proceedings. Reduced rates have been applied for on all roads, Some of the best educators of the country will be precent to serve on program. NEGKHO SPEUVDENIS A special to the Wichita Beacon says: Through efforts of Dr, W. T. Vernon, registrar of the United ‘States treasury, the war department has been induced to send about 100 rifles and accessories to the Quindaro Negro university of Kansas, Dr Vernon 1s chancellor of that institue tion, but is on an indefinite leave of absence to fill the federal job here He hopes to build up a military branch athis school and the war department will aid him, This is what is reeded in all Negro colleges. Vernon is the inan who is duing something, NOTICE—AII subecribera who do not receive the paper will favor us by calling on the pustimaster tu as certain the reason why, and letting us know, H. GENTHE, 113 E. Fourth st. Bakery And Confectionery Wedding and Party Cakes of all Kinds and the Best of Biead, Ind. Phone 2923 Fancy Evaporated PEACHES 20c Value for 12; Cts Per Pound. Eatra Choice Vrunes, 3 lbs £.1..08¢ White Hoop Herring, ky... 950 B.F.O.G, Codtich, 1 Ib pkg ...20¢ Good Breakfaet Bacon, parth 14e Best Yet Flour, high patent, 491b wacks. vee eee eee RLS Fresh Cattish, 1) ceeee 20¢ Pure Hog Lard, Wieeeeee eee e edb 50e val, Imper.al Tea, Ih... ..28€ Fresh Roasted Coffee, Ib... 1. 18e or Tbe fer. ccs oes eee HE.00 Fancy Navy Beane, 6 lbs... 230 Best Kerosene, yer gi oes .10¢ Fancy Large Dill Pickles, doz ..20¢ 2albs Beat Grianulate] Sugar. €1.0€ With £5.00 Order Sugar Incladed. FRAZIER BROS., C. O. D. Store Southeast Cor, Oth and Jackson Sta} Both *Phones 66. Reopened and Remodeled Thy ALBANY BOTS ‘ § AND COSMOPOLITAN SALT SULPIIUR BATH HOVSE. INVITES the WORLD TO A FOUN. TAIN OF HEALTH ard PLEASURE, Standford W. King and Wife EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, - MU e Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS AND HAIR ORNAMENTS «eeeSee Our New.... PUFFS, CORONET BRAIDS and STREEL WIGs. Switches, Pompidoms and Bangs, Half Wigs and Transformatioas Always on hand. MRS. M. L. FIELD, 817 Aansas Ave., Topeka, wer eee GO TOrernnmrwr The Model Bakery FOR A FRESH LINE OF Bread, Pies and Cakes G. VRBAN. PROPRILTOR Ind, Phone 267 Black 840 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, NOTICE, The subseribers of lola, ( hanute Cuffey ville, Osawatomie, Pittsburg, Mt. Seott and other suathberu towns in Kangas will please prepare to pe» their subseriptions to Jie Prat. DEALER asthe represen ative wall he in those towns soon, NEIGHBORS TIE DEST. To whom it may concern;— This as tocerufy that the Neighs bom of the Hearthetone ae the airest wick Denefit’ assogiation | know. They have just paid me an aucident beuetit which was only a moral frability aa TP could not have collected it hy hw, Tdanet knoe of avy other accident benefit aseoet- ation that would have paid me undee the cireunstancer, I recommend hem heartily, Tdrew #20, Youre reepectfully, N.C. Cannany, Witness, E. A. Lonnon, PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Rheuma Sipes, Plaintiff, vs. Daniel V. Sipes, Defendant No. 24 030. To the above named defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled count by the said plaintiff; that the petition therein was filed on the 83rd day of April, 1908; that said suit is an action for divorce and for alimony; that you must answer said petition on or before the 15th day of June, 1907, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof, divorcing said plaintiff from you, setting aside and setting ataught the bonds of matrimony now existing between you; for setting aside to her sole use and benefit as alimony, and barring you forever from all right, title or interest in or to the same, the following real estate owned by you, to wit: Lots 7 and 8 in Block 2, City of Beloit; and the South half of the Southwest quarter of Section 35, town 9, range 10, all in Mitchell county, Kansas; for permanent alimony in the sum of $2500, and for all other and proper relief. M. F. LAVOCK, Attorney for Praintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, [SEAL] Clerk of the District Court, First published May 1st, 1908. 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 desitated 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 Fireman Mining, Milling and Development Co., Room 1, Robbins Building, Colorado Springs, Colo. "We consider but the interest of the subscribers who may be undecided how to invest in the Nevada silver and gold mines when, without irisinuating 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 come under the purview of this paper." SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. A SIMPLE METHOD OF DRESSING THE HAIR. Every lady reading this article will agree with the statement that never in their recollection was the proper care of the hair and skin quite so essential to their comfort and happiness as at this time. Nature is quite often bountiful in bestowing perfect form of figure and attractive features and yet withholds those great blessings, luxuriant hair and a perfect complexion. Proper regard for personal appearance not only while attending church and social events but in the every day walks of life seems to compel careful consideration of this subject, that only the best results may be obtained and trouble avoided. The care of the hair has always seemed the most difficult problem If it is short and thin, a luxuriant growth must be encouraged. If it is stubborn and hard to dress and arrange, some convenient method easy to use and that will not damage or cause the hair to break off at the ends or fall out must be employed. Every woman or man who has used hot irons on their hair should bear in mind that it is no longer necessary. The sore head, disagreeable odor and he scorched or dead ends of the air are warnings that a better method should be used. A large number of ladies in all parts of the country have used and endorse the new hair tonic and dressing called Stra-Ko. It is not a pomade but is a liquid that is most refreshing to th scalp, removes dandruff, invigorates and causes the hair to grow and is so easily used that only a brush and comb is required. Ironing or pressing the hair is entirely done away with. Stra-Ko can be tested in your own home at very little expense. Write to the Burton Toilet Goods Co., St. Joseph, Michigan, enclosing ten two cent stamps and they will send you a trial bottle, also a sample package of Creole Face Cream. They want local lady agents everywhere and not only give very liberal terms but when an agency is established always supply these agents with plenty of goods free for demonstration purposes, aiding their agents in every possible manner. Be sure to mention this paper. SOME OF THE GOOD POINTS OF THE NEIGHBORS. The Neighbors of the Hearthstone of Kansas City, Missouri, whose name has been often mentioned in these columns in letters of thanks from their members who have received benefits, have several unique features in their benefits. One is that the benefits increase ten per cent each year for five years. In other words, giving the member the profit on his membership. Another is the fact that incorporated under the same laws as the Masons, Old Fellows etc., they do not have to pay taxes or license fees in any state. This saves hundreds of dollars each year which goes to the members. They show they have the courage of their convictions when they offer $100 reward for a single just claim which they have failed to pay. This speaks most highly for them. Any man or woman needs benefits and if he can get them when disabled will surely become a member. The Neighbors have hundreds of letters on file showing how their members regard them. They have put in strong Hearthstones in a number of towns in the state among which are Hutchinson, Newton, and Strong iCity. They are offering big inducements to organizers in Kansas and Oklahoma. Open from 6 a. m. to 1 a. m. 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. [10 LE CONTINUE.] Legal Notices In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas Charles F. Seitz, Plaintiff, Bessie Seitz, the above named defendant is hereby notified that she has been sued for a divorce in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the grounds of abandonment and unless she appears and answers to the petition filed by the plaintiff in said court on or before the 5th day of June, 1908, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment entered in said court divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant. by J. R. McNary, his Attorney. First published April 24, '08. "Perfection" "Perfection" "Perfection." PUBLICATION NOTICE. Beulah Stores, Plaintiff, 15 Carl Stores. Defendant. The state of Kansas to Call 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. BEULAH STORRS, By W. I. JAMISON, her attorney. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk of District Court. [SEAL] First published March 20th. 1908. "Perfection" flour. none better made. NOTICE NOTICE In the District Court in 1 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 and 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 dittict 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 Hairler, 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. Plaintiff Attest; R, L. THOMAS, Clerk Dist. Court. [SEAL] J. J. KING, Attorney for Plaintiff. First published March 6th, '08. 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 v. H. Boardman, Defendaute. 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 Tojeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest and best bidder 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 J. M. WILKERSON, Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas. By H. I. MONROE, Dept Sheriff First published March 27th, 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Marion Sheldon Plaintiff vs No 24,348 J. A. Wilkins, Defendaut 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 if five cents ($43.55) balance due upon commission due this plaintiff to you for the sale of certain real est that a writ of attachment was issued out as the above entitled court by the sheriff of said county lev 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. LAYCOOK, Attorney for Plaintiff. 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 defendant. DAVID C. STUART By J. R. McNARY. his attorney. First published April 3rd, 1908. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. A Corporation, Flanith, vs No. 24,898 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 Heire, 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 C Miller, and all of the unknown heirs, devises, 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 tor Plaiutiff. 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 To-eka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the Fifth day of May, A. D. 1908, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Dated Topeka, Kansas, March 13 A. D. 1908 G. H KITTELL, Administrator of the estate of Henry Kittell, deceased. First published March 13th, '03. H. C. Martin, PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST. Drugs, Cigars, Tobacco and Toilet Articles. Call and see us before taking train. Opposite Santa Fe Depot. Topeka. - - Kansas. TAILOR WANTED.—Coat and pants maker can earn $20 per week. Address, E. C. WASHINGTON, 1208, South Walnut street, Coffeyville, Kansas. Bell Phone 64 Home Phone 86 U. P. Pharmacy A. H. HEROLD Pure Drugs and Medicines 619 N. KANGAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. Bell Phone 1091 Ind. Phone 988 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: 327 Madison Street. TOPEKA, KA Hours: 3 p. m. to 8 p. m. Both Phones 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Kansas Avenue Both Phones 774 Calle Answered Day and Night. Residence 1635 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, near Home one 605 West. LAWRENCE ADVERTISING. Byron Jones, Meat Market. Hotel and Restaurant Supplies a Specialty. 650 Massachusetts STREET LAWRENCE, KANSAS. PARK OPENING 2-FINE BANDS-2 The new South Topeka park will be open May 15th. Jackson's famous band has been engaged for th. ```markdown ``` reason. These wishing to see me call at 119 W Fifth street. DALLAS J. CHILDREN reason. These wishing to see me call at 119 W Fifth street. DALLAS J. CHILDREN [Image of a man's face] Statesman, Diplomat and Leader Whom the West Wants Returned to the Fifth Epecopal District. "Perfection" is perfect flour in towel bags. YALE. KANSAS. Quite a number from Yale attended the memorial services of one of the K. of P. brothers Sunday. Kev. Ross of Baxter Springs will preach at the A. M. E. church at the meeting of the I O. O. F. Rev Green will also preach. The military, boys attended K. P. services in Pittsburg Sunday. Mrs. Yarbaugh is on the sick list. A meeting was called Sunday to organize a Christian Endeavor society at the A. M. E. church. Officers elected were Mrs. Zopher, president, Miss Elizabeth Galloway, secretary. Mrs. Lot Miller spent Sunday with Mrs Whitehead a Artma. Mesdames Murdock and Johnson visited Arma Sunday. Quite a few Yale people are putting in their time fishing at present. "Perfection" flour, manufactured by The Kaw Milling Co. WEIR. KANSAS. Sir Knight Wilson made his annual visit on April 29th and left on the 30th for his home. Steve McDowell, who killed Dick Powell in August, 1906, at Fleming, returned here May 4th, and was arrested. No work at any of the mines and that makes dull times. M. Lee and A. K. Jones are doing fine in the junk business. Rev. J. W. Brown, who has been preaching in Wichita the past ten days, lectured on the 4th. Calvin Starwed has a mighty sick wife and child. "Perfection' flour makes bread perfection. LEXINGTON, MO. Elijah Douglass, who has been visiting his parents for the past week, has returned to his home in St. Louis, Mo. Rev. Williams put on another of his interesting illustrated sermons Sunday evening. There was a crowded house to receive benefit from it. Prof. Irvin Hawkins, who has been teaching in Dover, Mo., has closed a successful term of school. He spent a few days with his parents, before he went to Carthage, Mo. to spend the summer. Miss Maggie Johnson has returned from a very lucrative term of school in Mayview, which is now closed. Miss Blanche Bolton and her mister, Mrs. Katie Jacobs of Kansas City, and St. Joseph, Mo., have been visiting their parents. Miss Bolton returned to her home in Kansas City Tuesday evening. Once tried, always used. "Perfection" flour. Albert McNish, HIGH-GRADE CARBONATED BEVERAGES. 14 Vermont Street Phone 192. LAWRENCE, KA9. Mrs. Anna Snell after spending several days in the city visiting relatives, returned to her home in Kansas City. The Excelsior club was pleasantly entertained last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Birdwhistle and adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. James Washington. Mrs. Ellen Page spent a portion of the week in Wabaunsee county visiting her sous. Mrs. Kate Perkins returned last week from a visit to Colorado. Misses Sadie Phillips, Beatrice Martin, Eva Elliott, Della Tipton and Elmore, of Emporia passed through the city Friday en route to Lawrence to attend the May party. On their return Misses Phillips and Martin stopped over and were guests of Misses M. B. and Eva Pattereon. FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. "Friendship, Love and Truth' was the very interesting subject of the morning sermon. The text was "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity." The congregation was rather small owing to the inclement weather. Rev. Carr, with the able assistance of Rev. G. D. Olden, administered communion. The pastor delivered the evening sermon, taking for his subject, "Religion, Education and Industry." The basement has been made larger by the laying of the floor over the other halt of the room. The future entertainments will be much more successful than those past, as a much greater number can be accommodated. There is plenty of room for kitchen, dining hall and promenade. The Sewing Circle will be entertained this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. George Ramey on Fillmore street. The chorus of Western Tuskegee rendered a splendid program Friday evening. The audience, which filled the room to the doors, was highly pleased. encoring every number BROWN'S CHAPEL Sunday was a high day in Zion with the pastor, members and friends. We baptized and received twenty into full membership. We are glad to say old Brown's chapel is flourishing with her banners heisted and floating in the breezes of holiness. Both officers and members feel safe under the leadership of their pastor, Rev. J, M. Pope, and are holding up his arms while pointing them to the way of heavenly rest. To the great surprise of the pastor and his wife, just as he was about to dismiss the big congregation, Officer R. S. Christian asked permission to speak a word, and with words of praise for the pastor, presented him on behalf of the church, a handsome suit of clothes, and we think the Rev. has been smiling all the week Miss Louise Douglass and Mr. Peter Oden were married April 20th in Enid, Oklahoma. The wedding was a brilliant affair, 100 guests attending. The presents were costly and handsome. Mr. Oden formerly lived in Topeka. The happy couple will reside in Denver, Colo. W. J. Francisco & Sons W. J. Francisco & Sons LIVERY, BOARDING AND HACKING. THE NEW YORK TIMES Acting President, Western University, Quindaro, Kan. A Scholar and Educator, Delegate to Gen. Conference, Norfolk, Va. COAL! COAL All Kinds of Coal, Lime, Cement and Plaster. he Jackson-Walker Coal & Material Co., Topeka Coaling Station, 807 KANSAS AVE., S. H. BROWN, Pres. The REAL E Buya and Sells Land in the Farm and FARMS AND 1023 WALNUF ST. C. T. H. BU Fine Wines, Cigars Courtous Tr 221 FRANCIS STNEET S. H. BROWN, Pres. H. C. PACK, Sec. The Brown L ESTATE and in the Creek and C Farm and City Property S AND CITY PROP ST. - COFFE T. PHE BUFFET Cigars, Whiskies and durious Treatments to All REAL ESTATE CO., Buya and Sells Land in the Creek and Cherokee Nations Farm and City Property. Fine Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Tobaccos Courtous Treatments to All 221 FRANCIS STNEET : : : ST. JOSEPH, MO. RED. M. STONESTREET Stonestreet eet & lami Stonestreet & Hamilton Co. We Carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking Goods in the state. We never sleep. Three Licened Embalmers in attendance. BOTH 'PHONES 52. COR.7TH AND QUINCY STS DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? If Not, Why Not? The Knights and Ladies of the Orient. Bell 550 555 Embalmers. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS ADVERTISING BIG BARGAINS 550 Minnesota Avenue The Editor's Trip Through The State The Editor's Trip Through The State On our trip last week we visited Witchita and found the colored people progressing and still buying home and business property. Mrs. Ada Barton Coulter has recently purchased $4,000 worth of business property which we will present in our next issue. J. J. F. C. Taylor and family are doing nicely. He has recently purchased a valuable corner site, on which he expects to erect a church con. Rev. Taylor is one of the most progressive ministers in the connection. He is now conducting a revival and doing much good. He has secured the services of one of the greatest evangelist in the West. A area of the leading ladies of Wichita have organized a Cooking Club. This is the only one of its kind among our women in the state and deserves great credit. If there is one thing needed among the lives it is good cooking. The Club will be composed of 20 members and will meet regularly the 2nd and 4th Friday afternoon of each month. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Mrs. Will H. Jones, president; Mrs. Sam C. Colline, vice president; Mrs. Jno. T. Chinneth, treasurer; Mrs. Jennie Wheeler, secretary. This is a Club which will at once meet with the full approval of every colored man in that city who likes "good eating—well cooked" and that includes them all. Or, all of the men we wish the "H Cooking Club" succeed. Her, Gordon of Iola preached at the New Hope Baptist church Sunday and succeeded in raising a large collection for the church. He is Grand Prelate of the K. of P., KANSAS CITY. KANSAS. and while in Wichita paid the local lodge a visit. We are compelled to say Taos Lodge of Wichita is one of the best K. of P., orders in the West. They have an excellent C. C. Wichita is also the home os Grand Chancellor Jno. E. Lewis. We met our friend Robt. Keene one of Topeka's old boys who seems to be doing nicely. We also attended the services at the Baptist church of which Rev. Hall is pastor. We must compliment his method of service as we think it is uplifting and elevating. Rev. Hall is a fine speaker and holds his audiences He has just returned from a three months visit South where he had great success. We are glad to say we never enjoyed a visit so much as at Lyons, Kansas. This is our first trip to this place and while there we were the guest of Mr. and Mrs Samuel Taylor, who are among the leading families of that town. There is only about three colored families in the town and they have no colored church or school, the white and colored attend the same institutions. Mr. Taylor and family are associates of the best white people of the town. He owns considerable valuable property, a nice home and stock. He has three sons, one of which is an employee at Lee's Drug store at Topeka. His daughter, Miss Grace, is a highly cultured young lady and has many admiring friends. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor extended us all the hospitality that could be shown any one, which we highly appreciated We met a few of the leading colored citizens, whose company we enjoyed. We visited the salt well, the largest of its kind in the state. They dig rock salt 800 feet below the surface. Lyons is a beautiful WESTERN UN1VERS1TY The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and Westthe DEPARTMENTS:--Theological,|College,|Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Leading and Best Industrial School of the west Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sil-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, I.undering, Farming and Gardening. SHELTON FRENCH.A.M.,Acting Pres. Phones: Office Bell West 1423. Residence Bell West 15 courses Classical, College, Prep St.-Normal, Musical (Instrum- including piano, organ and h (Fine Arts and Mechanical), C and Book-Binding, Business Co- and Typewriting, Tailoring, Plain Sewing, Cooking, I-gunden Gardening. SHELTON F Phones: town and has many good substantial citizens. GREAT LEND. This is a farming district. The county has several wealthy colored farmers who own considerable valuable farm land, which is increasing in value. They have some of the best white citizens at this town. his is the home of Ben Chapman, president of the First National bank, and who will be returned to the Senate. The people are well satisfied with his service and are anxious for his return. The following officers will be renominated and elected: William Torrey, probate judge; H. D. Ashpole, county clerk. Mr. Ashpole was for years an employee of the Santa Fe railroad, and is one of the best clerks that county has ever had. There are two good, substantial churches in the town. Rev. S. W. Alexander is pastor of the A. M. E., and is doing good work. He is a bachelor and is very much in need of a housekeeper. The other church is Baptist. Rev. Raimey is in charge and is doing much for the uplift of the young people. They have a literary society composed of some of the best talent in the city. One of the large land owners in this section is Mrs. Ruth Martin, who is now 67 years of age, and has spent 32 years in that county. She refused $10,000 for a quarter section of land a few weeks ago. She is a financier; although without education she has reared her family and accumulated this vast amount of property. Mre. and Mre. Ben Hampton own valuable property in the best resident portion of the town, and also at Pueblo and Topeka. They are among the most progressive people in the city. Mr. Hampton is a South Carolinian by birth, and has lived in Great Bend since 1896. ENID. OKLA. R. E. Montgomery went to Nortolk, Va. to attend conference. Rev. Guy, principal of our school is preparing to have an interesting time the last day of school, assisted by Misses Harding and Riley. Tom Heins, who killed Toney Burden here a year ago, was cleared by the unwritten law. Rev. M. D. Brookins of Hennessey and others went to Norfolk, Va. Rev. Elliott has the first Baptist church nearly weatherboarded and painted in first class style. C H. Price, one of the enterprising young grocers of Dover, was in the city yesterday on business. Quindaro, Kansas. Splendid Location, Healthful Climate Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. information For terms, prices and all indacments offered, write to A.M., Acting Pres. Residence Bell West 15 Team Laundry, S. SIMMS, Proprietor WORK IN THE CITY. eap Help--No Cut Rate. 519 NORTH KANSAS AVE. For terms, prices and al. indicements offered, write to Gem Steam Laundry, F. B. SIMMS, Proprietor BEST WORK IN THE CITY. No Cheap Help--No Cut Rate. The sidewalk in front of the Methodist church will be completed this week by Mr. Burns and other members of the church. John Ewing, brother and mother were called to Omaha, Nebr. this week, to be at the bedside of their sister, who is not expected to live. The baptizing at the First Baptist church in Hennessey will take place Sunday at 11 o'clock. Candidates for baptism, seven. Quite a number of Enid people's expect to attend. We are sorry to announce the death of I. D. Randall, son of Mrs D. L. F Banks. The young man came home from Memphis, Tenn. about ten days ago and only lived a week and two days. The cause of his death was consumption. He was 28 years of age. The funeral was held at the First Baptist church Rev. Johnson of the A M E church officiating. W. H. LUCAS, 123 Kansas Ave TOPEKA Miss Sadie Greenlow of Guthrie attended the funeral of D Randall R Hayter is improving slowly General Merchandise Cor. Second and Madison Streets. TWENTY·SIX YEARS IN THE BUSINESS. Fine Home-Made Bakery Goods. Fine Meats and Groceries At the Lowest Prices, Independent Phone 533. The N. U. G. club met at the residence of Mrs. A. Fenney Wednesday o' last week at 10 a.m; adjourned at 4 p.m. to meet with Mrs L. Wrothwell. A delicious dinner was served. Mrs John Taylor, president, Mrs. N. J. McDowell, Sec y. Of Every Discription. Mr. J. H. HOLMES, --- 'Phone 798 ATCHISON, KANSAS. LOST SISTER Mrs Mary Francis Ross and Mrs Tennie Jenkins would like to know if anyone knows the whereabouts of Mrs Augusta Ridley; was last heard of 30 years ago at Hern, Texas They parted in Anderson, Texas She was a faithful member of the A M E church She had three sisters and one brother when last heard of, Tennie Wells, Alice Wella, Mary Wells and Lawrence Wella, a brother. Anyone knowing anyone by that name or who can give any information will oblige the writer by informing Mrs Mary Ross and Mrs Tennie Jeukins, Iola, Kansas. Wanted TAILOR, Cost and Pants Maker. A Good Workman can make $20.00 per week. Address, E. C. WASHINGTON Coffeeville, Kan. 1209 S. Walnu St., 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 651 332 TAYLOR STREET Photographs The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me Whittelsey Mer. Co., Fine Laundering Graduate of Tuskegee Institute is in charge of our CLEANING, DYEING, PRESSING and REPARING. Topeka Laundry Co., Phone 153. Second and Quincy W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. 'Milton' 44 "ansas Avenue. independent Phone 018. TOPFKA, KAS, Office Hours | 9 to 12 a m. 2 to 9 30 p. m.