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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER PATRONS M'KINLEY SCHOOL WANT WATKINS REMOVED! Forty-four Signed a Petition Saying he is too Old and Fretful-A Younger Man Would Quicken the Children's Progress. Historical Society of State New York Now That all the C PATRONS M'KINLAND WANT WAT Forty-four Signed a Petit and Fretful-A Young Quicken the Chi -41:2 The colored citizens and patrons of McKinley school on the North side have filed a petition with the School Board asking for the removal of S. G. Watkins from the fact that he has been principal there for the last quarter of a century, and of late years has grown peevish and uncertain and is not giving the children proper training. Ninety-five per cent of the colored people are against him teaching any longer and have not been satisfied with him for the past three years. The hard, honest, toiling women, and, especially widows, who have many children and are not able to dress them as neatly as they should be, and also not able to buy books at all times, claim that he sends the children home in a coarse manner without using influence to see proper authorities who assist poor parents in getting clothes when they are not able. We think it is the unbounded duty of the principal of any school to see that poor and needy children are looked after and given assistance by institutions that have been established for that purpose. One who teaches school for just what is in it without any conscience or respect for conditions that surround parents and children is unworthy of the position, especially in colored schools where they should lend their assistance and not whine, complain and sulk because some one does not approach them on bended knee. The petition filed with the Board of Education one day this week reads as follows: To the Members of the School Board of the City of Topeka: We, the undersigned patrons of McKinley school on the North side in the city of Toreka, hereby request, petition MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES Some of the Topeka Concerns That are Prospering. The making of any city depends upon its manufacturing industries, and the success of these industries depends solely upon the quality of their products The Kaw Milling Co has not only contributed largely to the growth and thenominal success of Topeka in the manufacturing world, but the Middle West has equally enjoyed the prosperity brought about through this rapidly growing concern. Kansas wheat has always been a leader in acreage and the world recognizes its quality as being second to none, as are also her great mills which have Leen the means through which the superior qualities of our grain have been given a thorough test and presented to the consumer in a way that would prove its superior quality. Since the opening of the Kaw Mills house wives, chefs, etc., have noticed a revolution in flour. They have the best equip TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 15, 1908. and beseech your honorable body to apoint a new principal in place of S. G. Watkins, who is now becoming old and peevish from sickness, such as rheumatism and other allments which impair him from being kind and painstaking with the children, as there have been but few from this school that have ever made a mark of progress during his late years of service. A younger man with more activity and new ideas will do more to push the children and quicken their progress. L. White, Miss Mary Hopkins, James McCord, Jno. Brown, Giant Cornish, W. W. Law, Ell Harmon, Hattle Lewis, H. L. Moody, Lillie Sneed, H. H. Griffith, Ella Card, C. L. Henderson, Anna Smith, O. W. Payne, Lena James, Henry Level, Ellen James, Jerry Fisher, Margaret Chester, John Enoll, Chas. Sewell, Thos. Rouse, Elliza Napue, W. Thompson, Mrs. W. M. McElroy, Perry Thompson, Mrs. Lucy A. Johnson, D. D. Thompson, Mrs. J. J. Holman, Sathe White, L. Norman, Nannle White, Lizzle Brittlan, Willie McCord, Mrs. A. L. Woods, E. Revely, John Wheat, J. H. Payne, Elliza Gilky, M. J. Anderson, Mrs. Kizzie Puryear, Mr. C. Lyons, Mrs. Lizzle Lyons. ment, best millers and produce the best flour of any concern in this section. Perfection Flour, a product of the Kaw Mulling Co., has become a household word throughout the South, East, West and foreign lands where it is barreled and shipped in large quantities. Perfection Flour is the pride of this great concern and of the state and city in which it is produced. It is clean and pure and makes nice white bread, cakes, pies or rolls. Housewives, bakers, caterers, etc., praise it highly for these qualities and say that it is not clammy and sticky like other flour. In speaking of the greatness of the Kaw Milling Co. this sketch would be incomplete should we fail to mention Mr. J. B Nicholson, the manager. He is one of the best pilots that ever managed a concern of any kind, and the growth and success of the Kaw Milling Co. can largely be traced to his door. He is a thorough business man, sober, reliable, industrious and can always be depended upon to perform the duties of any trust that might be placed in him. Mr. Nicholson has given the consumer just what he advertised, and it has made good. He is careful, painstaking and polite and his genial manner and courteous treatment to everyone has made friends for the concern with everyone with whom he chances to deal. Men and managers like Mr. Nicholson are few and far between. They are not only a benefit to the concerns they represent, but a blessing to society and humanity in general. In after years their lives and deeds will stand out as a beacon light and point the way for younger men to follow. The Parkhurst-Davis Co. Victorex Baking Powder, made by the manufacturing department of the Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile Co., is giving better satisfaction than any other on the market. It is free from impurities, healthful, and "makes cooking easy." There is a growing demand for 1914 M. JAMES ELMER HOUSE (Dodd Gaston.) it everywhere, and in Topeka it is used in almost every household. The best hotels, restaurants, etc., in this city will have no other. On every can of Victorex Baking Powder is stamped "Absolutely Pure" which has stood the test of the pure food law. Many cases of stomach trouble, indigestion, etc., have been brought on by the use of impure baking powder, and those who are interested in having good health can guard against this evil by using the Parkhurst-Davis product, which is guar anteed under the law to be pure and healthful. It is a home industry, and all the leading cooks throughout the city use Victorex Baking Powder and are loud in praising its superior qualities. Instist on your grocer giving you Victorex Baking Powder. Have no other! Can't Jim Crow Interstate Passengers. Bartlesville, Ok'a, May 13-J. D. S'ratford and children, Negroes, who were accused of violating the 'Jim Crow' law Monday by refusing to move to the Negro coach, were dismissed today. They had bought tickets at Coffeyville and were going to Tulsa. They based their defense on the plea of being interstate passengers. The justice upheld their contention, declaring that the separate coach law could not apply to them—K C. Star. JAMES ELMER HOUSE A Young Newspaper Man Who is Gaining a World-wide. Repulation. We present to our readers this week an excellent likeness of Mr. James Elmer House (Dodd Gaston) who is responsible for the "Second Thought" column in the Topeka Daily Capital. Mr. House is recognized as being one of the ablest writers in the country, and if placed at the editorial head of some paper would have but few equals. He is well versed on the status and conditions of this and other countries, and there is no great question either national or international that he cannot write on and discuss in such a manner that persons of the least under- [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a serious expression]. standing can gain information and become well posted. He wields a pen with ease and dignity and carries such force that brain and wealth have to notice and consider. His sayings are copied by papers all over the country, and there are many tempting positions with lucrative salaries attached which Mr. House could accept, but he is building a great reputation for him-elf and the Capital, and he hesitates to leave for places that look brighter. Mr. House takes much pleasure in giving witty jokes at the expense of the gentler sex, which we should judge is from the reason that some young lady for whom he cared did not have the wit to reciprocate thereby placing him on the bachelor's roll. Mr. House is 30 years of age, very erect and stands about six feet. He is modest, polite, dignified and a highly cultured gentleman. He was born on a farm in M'Donough County, Ill., and came to Kansas with his parents at the age of nine years, settling in Neosho county. He received a country school education, and spent his early boyhood days in newspaper offices where his great ability could be seen from the beginning. He is a born student, and in literary and debating societies at NUMBER 20 country school houses, Mr. House always won laurels, and at the same time could put the proceedings in print in a manner that would please readers and create deep interest. Mr. House has worked on the Erie Record, a paper published in his home county and other papers in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas. His first venture as a newspaper owner and publisher was at Foster, a Missouri village located about six miles from the line of Linn county. This was years ago when the now widely known and popular writer had scarcely reached his majority. In this proposition he could see fame and fortune staring him in the face. Time proved that he was sowing to the winds and he abandoned the proposition. His experiences in this village were many and varied, the story of which was best told about two years ago in the "Second Thought" column among the "Confessions of Gaston." Mr. House came to the Daily Capital about six years ago and is still winning laurels and friends by the score. He loves home, and his widowed mother, four sisters and a brother are the prides of his heart. RECEIVES KANSAS NEGROES. The President Leaves Cabinet Meeting for Purpose. Washington, May 1.—(Special.) President Roosevelt did an unusual thing today. Contrary to his rule, he left a cabinet meeting to receive a delegation of Negroes from Kansas, composed of Rev. J. R. Ranson of Topeka, Rev. H. W. King of Topeka, Thomas Glover of Wichita, and Shelton French, acting chancellor of the Quindaro university. They were presented by W. T. Vernon, register of the treasury. They are on their way to the Methodist General conference at Norfolk. Tonight they attended a big meeting at a colored Methodist church here, to listen to an address by Congressman Campbell of Kansas on "The Average Citizen." The following are the statistics for the year 1906; Bishops, 12; general officers, 10; presiding elders, 320; traveling elders, 3,306; travelling deacons, 1,109; licentiates, 1,257; superannuated preachers, 203; local elders, 229; local deacons, 624; local preachers, 8,377; exhorters, 6,018; probationers, 106,273; lay members, 800,590; total adherents, including our congregations, approximately 2,000,000. Total support and traveling expenses of the ministry, received during the year, $2,738,761.06. Number of annual conferences, 68. The church departments are as follows: Education, publication, missionary, Sunday school, financial, preachers' aid, church extension, and Allen Endeavor; besides her numerous schools and colleges. STARKS ESTATE. The appraisement of the estate of the late Samuel W. Starks has been completed and made a matter of record. It is valued at $36,687.02, which estimate was made by the board of appraisers comprised of L. E. McWhorter, J. C. Gilmer and B. A. Brooks. The estate includes more than $6,000 in one bank and also $300 in another, as well as the real estate owned by the decedent. J. M. Hazelwood, the executor, under the will, has charge of the estate. Starks was state librarian and was one of the best known colored men of the country. He was the chief officers of the colored Knights of Pythias of the world. LAPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE. Hall of Euclid Chapter No. 23, O. E. S. Springfield, Mo., May 6th, To our sorrowing sister, Nellie Hall, and relation of the deceased Cora Blackburn: We offer you our heartfelt sympathy in your afflictions. Her Christian faith was so undoubted that we may feel the blessed assurance that she has gone to the home prepared for those who love and faithfully serve the Lord. We do not say, weep not; Jesus wert. But sorrow not for the christian dead. They are sate and blessed. We do not say, shudder not; Jesus trembled when he took the cup dropping with bloody sweat. But we do say, fear not. The gate through which Cora has passed to a peaceful land of rest, is kept open that you in due time may follow. Sincerely yours. M. E. DORSEY, Chairman. LUCINDA HIGGS. MAGGIE SCALES, See y. Queen City Court No. 64, II of J., held a public installation Thursday evening, April 30th, at Gibson chapel C. P. church. The following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Mrs. Mary A Jarnett, M. A. M. Columbia Tindall, V. M. Ada Stephenson, Treasurer. F. L. Boxley, Secretary. Rev. N. H. Wheeler of Pitts Chapel M. E. church, M. W. J. P. W. Joshua conducted the installing ceremonies, assisted by Mrs. M. B. Dorsey, P. M. A. M., as conductress. After the installing ceremonies were complete, a handsome rocking chair was presented Mrs. Ada Stephenson, retiring M. A. M., as a token of respect for her two years of successful and impartial ruling. Brio, Payton Majors made the speech of presentation. Mrs. Stephenson responded in a very pleasant manner, thanking the sisters again and again for their courteousness and tender feeling for her. The chair was solicited by Mrs. Cynthia McAdams, assisted by Mrs. Louisa Quinn. The following is the list of contributors: Mrs. Cynthla McAdams, 35c. Mrs. Sophy Harris, 25c. Mrs. Lucinda McCracken, 25c. Mrs. M. A. Jartett, 25c. Mrs. Susan McFarland, 25c Mrs. Fannie Kirkum, 15c. Mrs. Charlotte Tolbert, 25c. Mrs. Dianah Jartett, 25c. Mrs. Louisa Quinn, 25c. Mrs. Abbie Shobe, 20c. Mrs. Nancy Abernathy, 10c. Mrs. P. L. Boxley, 10c. Mrs. Ora V. Ford, 10c. Mrs. Isadore Burns, 10c. Mrs. Alice Bedell, 10c. Mrs. Priscilla Crambie, 10c. Bio Jas. Andrews, 10c. Bio. Wm. Smith, 10c. Mrs. Mary A. McKinney, 5c. Mrs. Elliza Stemmons, 5c. Mrs. Sallie Yoakum, 5c. EARN more MONEY Make your Home and Business in the town of Lots sold on easy payment system. $5 Down $2 per Month TAFT is the fastest growing town in Oklahoma. Population of over 1000 bright, intelligent, colored citizens Bank, Cotton Gin, Stores, Restaurants and Hotels Large colored Industrial School (Halochee Institute, already established. OPORTUNITIES for all lines of business. We have a LIBERAL PROPOSITION for reliable, trustworthy, honest Agents. Write today. Reeves Realty Company Muskogee, Okla. " No man or law can imprison a well developed soul. To live a really true and ideal life, is to soar above the things which tend to hinder. To live in this age, is to live amid numerous possibilities and for those whose foundation is firmly laid need fear but little of having the structure demolished. The shocks which come in the form of laws or other hindernances, simply tend to settle the well laid foundation and makes it more suitable for the structure. Liberty is an atmosphere of higher life that one grows capable of breathing only by slow and patient internal transformation and the real comforting power is found within, while the radiance of the internal light sheds beams by which others are permitted to draw nearer the ideal. As a people we only need to ascend to that height of parity and justice which permits of no darkness, however burnished with false light. It is only the false which dies and as our work must keep pace with time, we want to establish the most principle possible at the earliest period in our lives possible. There must be law for all life and the law for true thinking and true living insures true liberty. It is the life we live, Not the living we make, Which awakens our souls And keeps them awake, Awakens the soul to the right and true. And makes pure motives for all we do. And tills the years with essence pure. And thrills the being through and through. Done day by day. Which makes our lives pure and serene, And makes us what we are, Not what we seem. BANNER SPRINGS, KANS. The S. M. T. organized a lodge here last week with quite a number of joiners and several applications of others to join have been sent in. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Wilkins are erecting a five room residence on their lots on Sunnyside, which they hope to complete in the near future. Misses Lila Perguson and Hally King made a very pleasant trip to Kansas City and had quite an enjoyable time with friends. Quite a number of young men from Edwardsville were up to the literary Thursday night. Miss Alean Moore is very sick at this writing. We hope Miss Nellie Garland will continue to make her home with us on account of her pleasant disposition, which brings sunshine among us. A READER. EMPORIA, KANS. Sunday afternoon Emporia and vicinity was visited by a heavy rain and ball storm which did great damage to wheat and fruit. Rev. S. H. Gibson left for Dunlap, Kans., Monday afternoon, where he will deliver an address to B. Y. P. U., and also will lecture one night to the people of that place. Mrs. R. A. Allen, president of W. H. P. mission work, was in Ellsworth attending Board. Miss May Helm, the district president of the B. Y. P. U., also attended the third quarterly Board meeting at Ellsworth, Kans., and reports a very successful session. The ladies of St. James Baptist church royally entertained last week the Rev. and Mrs. S. H Gibson at the home of Mrs. George Jobe at 12 Eskridge street. The evening was spent in games of amusement, after which a dainty repast was served in to two course manner, after which all expressed themselves as having spent a pleasant evening. Mr Carl Rodger, who has been at the Santa Ie hospital for three or four weeks, was home to spend a few days. We are glad to see him improving so nicely and hope he shall soon return to us to remain permanently. Miss Addie Poston, who has been teaching down in Tuskogee, Ala., is in the city, but at present is somewhat indisposed. We hope her a speedy recovery. We are glad to have her in our midst again. The Willing Workers club meets at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Gibson, 811 Sylvan, on Monday night. 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, MR. ADOLPH GRIFFIN, MG'R. PLAINDEALER, OSAGE CITY, KANS. Miss. C. W. Wilson has gone for an extended visit to Chetopa, Coffeyville and Independence, Kans., to see friends. Miss. Tulla Wyne left here for Independence, Kans. Miss M. L. Meadows of Pittsburg came to visit her mother and sister, but was disappointed in not finding her mother at home. Mr. Wm. Wagner of lola stopped over here for a few days to visit relatives and friends. While here he attended the party that was given on May 7 in honor of Miss M. L. Meadows. He was on route to Topeka to visit his parents. Those present at the party were Miss Bessie Holmes and Wm. Wagner, Miss Pebble Witts and Mit Hanks, Miss Lena Holmes and Josh Tylor, Miss M. L. Meadows, Virgil Lyons, Miss Jessie Holmes and Earl Austin, Miss Priscilla Mason, Clyde Frey, Mr. Williams, Bennie Tylor. The evening was passed in speaking, singing, short stories and playing dominoes, after which a three-course luncheon was served. All bid adieu to the hostess, wishing that many more such parties would be given Rev. C. W. Wilson filled the stand Sunday morning. His text was, "You must be born of the Spirit." Also services Sunday evening at 7:30. We had two soul-stirring sermons. Rev. C. W. Wilson left Monday at 1:30 to go to the Board at Ellworth. We wish him success. 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Write us now for our booklet on the simplified features of the OLIVER. Respectfully yours. THE KAW MILLING CO., J. B. NICHOLSON, Mg'r. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 1011 N F I B Y hereby announces himself as a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Shawnee County, subject to the Republican palmaries JAMI S. SHIMLE, hereby announces himself as a candidate for County Commissioner, Third District, Shawnee County, Subject to the decision of the Republican county Primaries spring, 1908. JOHN M. WILKERSON, Sheriff of Shawnee county, announces his candidacy for a second term. Subject to the decision of the Republican Primaries. H. M. PHILLIPS, hereby announces himself as a candidate for Representative 39th District. Subject to the decision of the Republican Primaries. ROBERT STONE here announces himself for re-election as Representative from the 50th District, subject to the Republican Primaries. W. R. FALKINER hereby announces himself as a candidate for County Clerk. Subject to the Republican Primaries. L. M. COCKELL hereby announces himself as a candidate for County Commissioner, Third District. Subject to the Republican Primaries. L. H. GREENWOOD hereby announces himself as a candidate for Probate Judge. Subject to the Republic in Primaries. W. F. SCHOCH hereby announces himself as a candidate for Probate Judge. Subject to the Republic in Primaries. A. M. HARVEY hereby announces himself as a candidate for representative from the sixth district. Submit t to the Republican Films Prescriptions carefully compounded by registered pharmacists and guaranteed to be strictly in accord with physicians prescriptions. ALEX T. GIBLER, Ph. G Corner Fourth and Kansas Avenue. BOB ROSS, Pres. ARTHUR HARRIS, Sec. AL. RODGERS, Business Mgr., Home 'Phone 7539 Main Bell 'Phone 4114 Malu OLYMPIC CLUB. 405 WFST FIFTH STREET Kansas City, Mo. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Chas. Smith ..... Sam Varbrougt N. C. Pearman ..... Kd. Tipton James Springles ..... Al Reynolds William Kelly ..... Ben Lewis The Coffee Cafe FOR.. Ladies and Gentlemen. ROLLINS & EGGELSTON. PROPRIETORS. 121 S. Second St. GUTHRIE, OKLA Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. WHEN IN BOLEY Don't forget to stop at The Commercial Hotel, Where you will find FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS Everything First Class and Up to Date. Mrs. F. B. Berryand, Daughters, Prop. LINCOLN, NEBR. Miss Stella Coll is quite all this week. J. C. Collins, who met with an accident while at work at Miller and Paine's Dry Goods store last week, is fast improving. The G. A. R will hold their memorial sermon at the Mt. Z on Baptist church Sunday. May 24th, at 8 p.m. Rev. D. Bhelps will preach. The past will turn out in a body. All are welcome. J. L. Andrews, a caterer formerly of Chicago, is now managing the cate at Miller and Paine's Dry Goode store, Thirteenth and O streets Mrs Andrews has all colored help, and has made an excellent beginning. We wish him success. A. L. Williams has purchased an excellent home at 1432 Rose street. William Woods, an employee of Governor Sheldon, made the trip to San Francisco with the governor and party, and saw the silver service of the Nebraska. Mrs. Alice Grant and company gave their comic opera performance in Turner hall Thursday nights. An overwhelming audience greeted them and seemingly enjoyed it. The members of Alt. Sion Baptist church have revived their literary, and it uses, every Tuesday night with fine program.. Come Read THE PLAINDEALER. Miss Jessie Chiles of Topeka will be in the city soon for the purpose of collecting and soliciting for THE PLAINDEALER. 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The Local Negro Business League of Baltimore, Mr. Harry T. Pratt, President, in charge of the arrangements of entertainment, etc. The strongest forces among the Negro people of that city are co-operating with Mr. Pratt and the Local League to make the coming session a success. Reduced rates as usual will be secured for the meeting. The following Local Business Leagues have recently secured charters from the National Organization, namely: Riverside, Ca., Sacramento, Cal.; Annapolis, Maryland; and Nat. H. C. Martin, PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST. Drugs, Cigars, Tobacco and Toilet Articles. Call and see us before taking train. Opposite Santa Fe Depot. Topcka. Kansas. Belt Phone 81 Home Phone 86 U. P. Pharmacy A. H. HEROLD Pure Drugs and Medicines 319 N. KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. 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: 3.7 Madison Street. TOPEKA, KA Hours: J. p. m. to 6 p. m. Both Phones 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. 441 Kansas Avenue Both Phones,774 Calls 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, Home one Old West LAWRENCE ADVERTISING. Byron Jones, Meat Market. Hotel and Restaurant Supplies a Specialty. 430 Massachusetts Street LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Albert McNish, (Successor to Robt. Wiedemann) MANUFACTURER OF HIGH-GRADE CARBONATED BEVERAGES. 934 Vermont Street Phone 124. LAWRENCE, KA. W. J. Francisco & Sons LIVERY, BOARDING AND HACKING. Open Day and Night. Carriage Painting and Trimming. Phones 133 -914 Vermont Street LAWRENCE KAS chez. Miss. Under decision of the National Negro Business League, no Local League is now recognized as such unless it holds a charter from the National Organization. Chatters will be sent whenever requested by Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Corresponding Secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, on receipt of postoffice money order, or New York draft to cover same. Those interested in promoting business enterprises among the Negro people are urged to secure chatters as early as possible and to have their Leagues represented at the coming Baltimore session. The second annual meeting of the Texas Negro Business League will be held at Port Worth, June 20, July 1 and 2, 1905. Hon R. L. Smith, President of the Farmers' Improvement Society of Paris, Texas, and Mr. R. C. Houston, Jr., a successful undertaker and the moving spirit in the establishment of the Negro Bank at Port Worth, are earnestly devoting themselves to making the coming meeting an interesting and satisfactory one. Mr. Houston's effort to found a Negro Bank a Port Worth was seconded to the extent of having twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) paid in as the capital stock before the bank was even ready to open its doors. He has been similarly successful in other business directions. Mr. Smith's organization the Farmers' Improvement Society, is, in many respects, the most potent racial organization in that state. The annual meeting of the Mississippi State Negro League is to be held at Vicksburg, July 1 and 2, 1909. Mr. Charles Banks, President of the Bank at Mound Bayou, has built up one of the strongest State Negro Business Leagues in the country. All of the influences that count in the uplift of the Negro people are allied with him in his effort to energize the business and commercial activities of the Mississippi Negro. Plans are also being formed at this time, though no dates have yet been set, for the annual meetings of the Arkansas State Negro Business League, the Indiana State Negro Business League, the Florida State Negro Business League and the Colorado and Virginia Negro Business Leagues. Dr. Booker Washington, the President of the National Organization, recently gave utterance to the following statement in explanation of the purposes of the League: "The League is not a lodge; it pays no death benefits; it has no pass words, gilps, and is not fraternal." It is an organization of Negro business men. It offers to its members the fellowship of the men among the Negro race who have succeeded. It has no honors or dignities to bestow. It is not in politics and is not run by political methods. It recognizes that in a free country like ours it is the individual who counts and that it is in the competition and struggles of business that big men have been developed—men like Carnegie Rockefeller, George Poster Peabody, Robert C Ogden, etc. We have successful business men among us. We want to get them to know each other. As a race we have many special and peculiar business problems to settle. We want to find out what we are doing in a business way and we want the best advice the best business men of the race can give us to assist in solving our special business problems. This is the purpose of the Business League. It has no other purpose. It does not seek to take the place of any other organization. It is like the organization of Negro physicians. Better than papers is a study of facts: How much business are we doing? How about credits? How can we improve our methods of selling etc." "Perfection" flour, manufactured by The Kaw Milling Co. SPRINGFIED NOTES. Miss Blanche Johnson won first honor and was valedictorian of the '08 class, Walden University at Nashville, Tenn. She graduated from Lincoln high school in this city in '06. Memorial services commemorating the life and work of the late Samuel Starks, Supreme Chancellor was held at Gibson Chapel C. P. church Sunday at 3 p.m. under the auspices of K. of P. and Court of Calanthe. The address was delivered by Dr. Rowlings and was very impressive and beneficial. His advice was enthusiastically received. Miss B. K. Morrison has returned from Greenfield where she was called to render music and assist in the commencement exercises. Miss Marie Smith, a teacher in the schools at Jonesboro, Ark., is visiting her cousin, Harry Dean. James M. Fulbright, who has just closed a successful term of school at Greenfield, is in the city shaking hands with old friends. Marion Dow who has been ill for sometime, died Sunday night at 12:17, his wife and little daughter having arrived from Fort Smith, Ark., about an hour before the end. Mr. Dow had been with his family in the South and desiring to come home his mother arrived here with him Tuesday previous to his death. "Perfection" is perfect flour in towel bags. FORT RILEY ITEMS. Troop "M 10th" Cavalry, one troop of the famous 10th regiment, is stationed at Fort Riley, on duty there connected with the School of Equitation, Mounted Service School, of which Capt Henry R. Richmond 10th Cavalry, is troop commander, and 1st Sergeant George Smith, of Troop M., 10th Cavalry, is First Sergeant. This organization has about 99 jolly good members, all good timers, and gave an Easter ball Thursday night, April 16, 1908, in the Post Gymnasium hall, the attendance being about 200 or more of whom about 50 were officers of the post and their ladies. A number were in attendance from Topeka, Manhattan and several other near by towns. Corporal Walter B. Barnes being general manager and Private James T. Williams door manager, the grant march was played at exactly 9 p. m., headed by Private Jas. T. Williams, accompanied by Mrs. Maud Sanford, followed by a stream of fine looking young men all in full uniform, and ladies dressed in many different costumes. They were awarded the privilege of using the hall by the Post Chaplain, from Retreat until Reveille. There were all kinds of refreshments, and all said they had the joyfulest time of their lives. It was said by many in the post that this was the finest turnout they had ever seen given in the post by enlisted men. Friday night the hall was again maintained for the sole use of troop "M", and they had another good time skating. It was learned from some member of this organization that they have never been treated better, had any more privilege, and been better locked after, since they have been soldiering. The men are perfectly satisfied and seem to have nothing to complain about whatever. They have an excellent base ball team of which Lieut. D. D. Thompson is short stop. They have won all the games played this season, and would be glad to have a game with any amateur base ball players. Of course they are not professionals, but they put up a game worth looking at. 'Perfection' flour makes bread perfection. Mrs Nellie Douglas is still on the sick list. Ottis Johnson, of Glasgow, Mo., changed cars here last Thursday, for Lexington, Mo. Mrs Rev. J. L. Woodson is reported to be on the sick list. Once tried, always used. "Perfection" flour. COAL All Kinds of Coal, Lim The Jackson-Walker Topeka Coal 807 KANS Kinds of Coal, Lime. Cement and Jackson-Walker Coal & Mat eka Coaling St 807 KANSAS AVE. All Kinds of Coal, Lime. Cement and Plaster. The Jackson-Walker Coal & Material Co., Topeka Coaling Station, 807 KANSAS AVE., Satisfaction Guaranteed. S. H. BROWN, Pres. The B. REAL ESTATE Buys and Sells Land in the Farm and C. FARMS AND C. 10:3 WALNUT ST. C. T. P. BUF Fine Wines, Cigars, V Courtous Treat 221 FRANCIS STREET. RED. M. STONESTREET The Stonestreet & We Carry one of the fin Goods in the state. V Licensed Embalm BELL 550 555 CAS. J. SM BROWN, Press. H. C. The Brown REAL ESTATE C and Sells Land in the Creek and Chero Farm and City Property. FARMS AND CITY PROPER WALNUT ST. - COFFEYVILLE C. T. PHEL BUFFET ine Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Courtous Treatments to All FRANCIS STREET. : : : ST. M. STONESTREET GEO. W. The nestreet & Hamilton Under Emba Carry one of the finest lines of U Goods in the state. We never sleep. Licensed Embalmers in attendance S. H. BROWN, Pre. H. C. PACK, Sec. Buya and Sella Land in the Creek and Cherokee Nations. Farm and City Property. C. T. PHELPS BUFFET Fine Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Tobaccos Courtous Treatments to All 221 FRANCIS STNEET. : : : ST. JOSEPH, MO. 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 ST DO YOU CARRY LOVE If Not, W The Knight of the FRATERNAL If Not, Why Not Knights and of the Orient ATERNAL BENEFICI DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? The Knights and Ladies of the Orient. SOCIETY. WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SOME BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH. No home loving man can afford THE KNIGHTS and LADIES organized by the laws of the State of Kansas. Its officer Company. LIBERAL TERMS T. Address:- No. 501 OurMotto. "Prompt John M. Wright, Nat'l President. JUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF IN PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL LIFTS, IN CASE OF DEATH. Moving man can afford to be without NIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT the laws of the State of Kansas, and is the state of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. Address:- National headquarter 501 Kansas Ave., 7 OurMotto. "Prompt Payment of Claim Wright, Pearl M. '1 President. WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH. No home loving man can afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a society. Sur Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F.r information Address:- National headquarters Bell 550 555 S. J. SMITH, CITY MANAGER. H. C. PACK, Sec. OWN TE CO., and Cherokee Nations. property. PROPERTY TOFFEYVILLE, KAS. HELPS ET ties and Tobaccos to All : ST. JOSEPH, MO. GEO. W. HAMILTON Hamilton Co., Undertakers —AND— Embalmers. INSURANCE? Why Not? and Ladies orient. NEFICIARY Y. OURSELF AND CHILDREN TUNERAL; AND DEATH without LIFE INSURANCE the ORIENT is duly authorised, and is under the Sup't. bonded in a surety... Suit GENTS. For information at headquarters, Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas. Count of Claims." Pearl McNeal, --- Secretary. The Topeka Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB. CO., 112 East Seventh Street BELL PHONE 1050 ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. FRIDAY MAY 15, 1908 JUDGING from the Guinness case and numerous other inhuman deeds, it looks as though Africa and China will have to open their hearts and send a few missionaries to Christianized America! THE nomination of Secretary Taft at the Chicago convention is an assured thing. The present indications are that no other man will permit his name to be presented to the convention as a candidate. BRIAN and the Democratic party have given it out cold and flat that they have nothing for the Negro to do. Yet there are a few who possess so little sense as to try to swing on the tail of the Democratic kite. THE Cosmopolitan banquet is a thing of the past, and as yet none of the participants have died from coming in contact with each other, nor has there been a wild rush of colored men to get white wives. The South should note this fact. As the time draws nearer, the Stubbs-Leland fight for governor grows hotter. At present each is trying to prove the other to be a bolter. If the statements of both sides are true, neither Mr. Stubbs or "Uncle" Cy have toed as square as they might have done. Out of all the pleas of Senator Foraker in behalf of justice and fair play, we have never heard of his advising anyone to vote the Democratic ticket. Senator Foraker is a Republican and so are we. The few Negroes howling against the party can do no harm as they have alway preached Democracy. THE many educational institutions throughout the country will soon close their doors for a vacation of three months. It behoves every black parent to see that suitable employment is found for their children, and that they are kept at it. The heavy expense of keeping boys and girls in school can be greatly reduced if they are only made to earn a small portion of the required amount. It makes them not only industrious, but prevents their drifting into idleness and crime. There is plenty work for industrious boys. The many gardeners, fruit growers and farmers throughout the state are glad to give them employment at a wage out of which something can be saved. Life is too short for fathers and mothers to toil and permit themselves to go needing in order to keep a child in school who is amply able to supply all that is necessary. See that your children work, and thus lessen the number that are sent daily to jails and penial institutions. Curbing "Jim Crow." Muscogee, Okla., May 5. Upon the refusal of a conductor on a Missouri, Kansas and Texas train running from Oklahoma City to Muscogee to eject a Negro who got aboard at Oklahoma City and refused to ride in the Jim Crow sections, Mayor J. W. Steen of Chestopa and A. L. Hauaum, Commissioner of Wagner county, took the law in their own hands, ordering the sheriff at Cleveland, Okla., to arrest the Negro and take him off the train. The Negro claimed that he was riding on an interstate ticket. The case will be taken before the Interstate Commerce Commission to ascertain whether Negroes can ride through the state in the sections reserved for white passengers. Watch the move. It looks suspicious. It is a good one if all the points are raised and put before the Interstate Commission, but we fear this is a trick to fool the commission as to the "equal accommodations" on the several roads. A decision was made some time ago by the Interstate Commission that in states where Jim Crow laws exist that railroads can separate, providing equal accommodations are furnished—Pullman cars, chair care, dining room, soap, towels, in fact, the same accommodations for the same money for all. The interstate law forbids the intermeddling with traffic between the states. If the colored people of Oklahoma go after this infamous law with all their might they will crush it out. Notice, passengers going into Oklahoma or any state where Jim Crow exists cannot be interfered with. If they are a damage suit will lie. Stay in the car. Keep your seat. Don't be foolish or afraid; the law is with you. Tell the conductor to put you out if he wants to. Be kind and polite as well as dignified; clean and neat, not offensive. Then, if ejected, sue for damages. On to Des Moines. The tenth annual meeting of the Negro Editors Press Association will hold its session in Des Moines, Iowa, June 10th and 11th, 1908, as decided by the executive committee. There will be gathered there some of the leading editors, reporters and newspaper men of our race. The general committee are working very hard to put on a good program those two days, and each hour will be of interest and profit to both visitors and the Association. Address all letters of inquiry to John L. Thompson, Vic Press., editor of the Bystander, DesMoines, Iowa 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 nominated and elected would make an ideal offical. 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. Ind. Phone 78 GROCERIES MEATS, HAY, FLOUR and FEED. 134 NORTH QUINCY ST., TOPEKA, KANSAS. Ind, Phen 1.6. Ind, Phone 1.0. Bell Phone 501 George Brown — DEALER IN — Staple Groceries, Cured Meats, Flour, Feed and Hay. All Kinds of Fruit in Season. 903 W. SIXTH AVENUE TOPEKA, : : KANSAS. R. R. Staple. S. 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 MARSHALL BROS. 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 Kansa Ave. The Kansas Packing House market Dealers in first-class fresh and cured Meats, Celery, Poultry, Fish and Batterine. Game of all kinds in season OYSTERS A SPECIALTY 300 to 310 East Second Street Both Phones 164. H. GENTHE. 114 E. Fourth St. Bakery And Confectionery Wedding and Party Cakes of all Kinds and the Best of Bread. Ind. Phone 2923 W. P. GREENE, LAWYER. Practice in all Courts—Business Attended with care and promptness. 419 KANSAS AVE. - TOPEKA "Perfection Flour" etter Made For Bread And None Better Made For Bread And Pastries. TRY IT TODAY. The Ka Bell 'Phone Main 1902. Alex. T. Pres the Kaw Miling TOPE one Main 1902. Independent ex. T. Gibler, Ph. Prescription Druggist The Kaw Milting Co., Alex. T. Gibler, Ph. G., Prescription Druggist Pure Drugs and all kinds of Toilet Articles. CORNER FOURTH AND KA We Respectfully Solicite Reader FOURTH AND KANSAS AVE. - TOPEPECTFULLY Solicit a Trial Package for Reader of This [Paper— CORNER FOURTH AND KANSAS AVE. - TOPEKA, KAS. We Respectfully Solicit a Trial Package from Every Reader of This Paper The Mutual 50 People. 4 Wagons. Both 'Phones 519 La 16--TROLL Leavenwo Topeka's Soft Water Lines 519 Laundry We W thin Water TROLLY CARS DAILY venworth--Kansas 50 People. 4 Wagons. Both 'Phones 519 Laundry We Wash Everything in Soft Water 16--TROLLY CARS DAILY--16 Leavenworth--Kansas City Your Patronage Solicited Regular cars leave Fort Lea Regular cars leave Third and Half hour cars Saturday and First car leaves Third and I First car leaves Fort Leaver Last car leaves Fort Leauen Last car leaves Third and and Sunday nights; last car and Third and Deleware 12, First car leaves Kansas City Last car leaves Kansas City; cars), except Saturday and city, Mo., 12 midnight. One way tickets, 50c; round trip tickets, 80c; comm ear, $14; good for 90 days 7.50; 25 ride book, good f The Kansas City J. W. RICHARDSON, leaves leave Fort Leavenworth 15 minutes after 10 leaves leave Third and Deleware 30 minutes after days Saturday and Sunday when weather is leaves Third and Deleware, 6:30 a. m. leaves Fort Leavenworth, 7:15 a. m. leaves Fort Leauenworth, 10:15 p. m. leaves Third and Deleware, 10:30 p. m., excuse nights; last car leaves Fort Leavenworth, and Deleware 12, midnight. leaves Kansas City Mo., 30th and Main, 6 a. leaves Kansas City, Mo., 10th and Main, 11 p. at Saturday and Sunday nights last car lea- 2 midnight. tickets, 50c; round trip, 5 day limited, 75 tickets, 80c; commutation books, 50 rides, good for 90 days $11; 25 ride book good for ride book, good for 60 days $6. Kansas City-Western Railway RICHARDSON, Gen. Supt., Third and Deleware Regular cars leave Fort Leavenworth 15 minutes after the hour. Regular cars leave Third and Deleware 30 minutes after the hour. Half hour cars Saturday and Sunday when weather is nice. First car leaves Third and Deleware, 6:30 a. m. First car leaves Fort Leavenworth, 7:15 a. m. Last car leaves Fort Leavenworth, 10:15 p. m. Last car leaves Third and Deleware. 10:30 p. m., except Saturday and Sunday nights; last car leaves Fort Leavenworth, 11:45 p. m., and Third and Deleware 12, midnight. First car leaves Kansas City Mo., 30th and Main, 6 a. m. Last car leaves Kansas City, Mo., 10th and Main, 11 p. m., (Treatre cars), except Saturday and Sunday nights last car leaves Kansas City, Mo., 12 midnight. One way tickets, 50c; round trip, 5 day limited, 75c; unlimited round trip tickets, 80c; commutation books, 50 rides, good for one year, $14; good for 90 days $11; 25 ride book good for 6 months, $7.50; 25 ride book, good for 60 dhys $6. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co., J. W. RICHARDSON,Gen. Supt.,Third and Deleware St. "OK" LARD The Perf Strictly open-kettle pure leaf only, and go more palatable and more cooking butter. Just tr MEAT on your next The Perfect Shortener actly open-kettle rendered from from a of only, and guaranteed as such. It's datable and makes better pastry than butter. Just try it with KAW VALLEY on your next baking day, and your be delicious. Strictly open-kettle rendered from from absolutely pure leaf only, and guaranteed as such. It's cheaper, more palatable and makes better pastry than common cooking butter. Just try it with KAW VALLEY MINCE MEAT on your next baking day, and your pies will be delicious. independent 'Phone 10 , Ph. G., gist ```markdown ``` CITY LOCALS ———.= Mr, Roy Wilson returned this week from a short visit to Chicago. Mie. Minnie Thomas of Usage City ix visiting Mra, J, ‘I. Sims. Mrs D, Morgan of Fourteenth and Van Buren continues ill, Nrs, Andrew reer of Chicago is visiting relatives and friends in the city, Mr, Frank Preer arrived last week from the West to visit relatives and friends. Mis, Wilham Dawley of Kaneas City, Mo. is the guest of Misa lizzie Cooper, Miss Bell Wyatt of Muskogee, Okla, arrived here this week for an indefinite stay. The Carnation Art club will meet with Miss Wood, 1926 Lincoln St. tomorrow afternoon, Miss Mamie Spradley wae serious- ly Lurned Sunday morning during a fire at her home, Mr. George Williams of Pratt, Kanssa, spent a few days in the city this week visiting friends. Mr. Samuel Patten of Kansas City epent several days in the city last week visiting friends. Mrs. Cora Evans of Kansas City, Kansas, spent several days in the city this week on business. Mrs, Ellen Page 1s quite il! at her home on Clay street. She has just returned from a visit with her son in Eskridge. , Miss Daisy Walker of Kansas City and Mr, and Mrs. Robt. Brooks of Lawrence are visiting Mrs. A. R. Hightower, 940 Spruce street, Mrs. George Bryant and daughter, Mabe), will leave on the 1st of Tune fcr Denver, Colo., where they expect to make their future heme. The Golden Rod club met Mon- day night with Miss Grace Atkinson. The next meeting will be with Miss M, Benzing’ 726 Quincy. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Ashley of Emporia spent Sunday fn the city, guests of their daughter. Mrs. Robert Washam of the Washam hotel. Mr. and Mrs. T. W Brown an- mounce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Elwilla Bernard ine, to James Joshua Holloway, The wedding will take place in June, Mrs. J. De Clue and daughter, Cora, who have been visiting Mra. James Parks for several weeks, left last week for Excelsior Springs, where they will spend the summer, Mr, Joseph Lewis of Atchison spent the week in the city visiting his eeter, Mra, W. W. Ploymb, He is contenivlating going tnto business here if he can secure a suitable lo- cation. Mr, R. A. Bass, 2 foreman with the A,T. and S.F RR. casting department, will leave with his wife and Mrs. Mary ‘thornton on No, 17 Saturday evening for Arkansas City, Kansas to epend trv weeks vacation with relatives. ’ a People’s Market, | Thos. Horsfield, Prop. Both Phones 542, £09 Kansw Ave, TOPEKA, KANSAS: i CS gee aor my ae Teil aac 1 ihe it ‘iia Me si Co ede is ae a nat rf 4 wereld 4 DES wT Aid rt Nh i Laila ry i eh iA a ae an oe an’ PY AU ye a Fe _— me 1 i" ‘ . a is Z nN me Ws. wat, Pa Ais eyes Msi (yal Ca ea i BA Hash APES oe ag i we vi alt Ni Yay We, tae er 4 ee oe Halide “te es ¥ iit iW | a iil pk ep | Ht if he Hy tH SPRING af eee t eet att OXFORDS Bs ani na te i | Wastes nneivg i a Shiny shoes made on the leo Waele |] the vest attire. If you | petit i wee i would have your feet well fifi i!lity a nas . ae com- ease the TARA eS ta i i SU STETSON’ ox. ; ave ie PIS AOR ostsiesrate ae i a ii a Vir tie et ar acl) 4 Wi ot gpa A OUETTEL. Coal, Feed, Hay, Etc., OF JAS. C, SHIMER, oth Phones 475 1815 Kansas Ave wv. 0 060Cl EF llCOlltt~—‘“—CsOC:*”;S 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. SMOKE be R. T. KREIPE CIGAR CO., Mfrs., Topeka, - Kansas. Mrs, Letitua Carson returned from Colorado Springs list week where she has been for her health. She is Grand Secretary for the Jousehold of Ruth ard cspecte to remain untll after the Grand Seas xion, Ter many friends are glad to ree her, Had Ian Townsend of this city fallen a victim of Mrs, Guinness, there would not have been room enough on the farm to bury anyone else, Mr, Townsend weighs about 375 p unds, Mrs Lona Higbee, aged 24 years, died Sunday at her home, 1300 Qaincy street, # peritonitis. The funeral was helt Tuesday afternoon from = Cumberland ~—- Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, Rev, J. C, Nicholson otticiated, and the remains were interred in Tupeka cemetery, Mrs, Bigbee was the wife of Arcaie Bigbee, groceryrman and director of Bigbee’s bend. She was amember of the goed Samaritan Lodge. The relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. “MERRY WIDOW" PARTY WAS DELIGHTFUL. Wilson's orchestra out-did all pre vious society events when they en- tertained the society fulk at a “Merry Widow party” al Metropoli- tan hall Friday evening of ast weck. The decorations were among the nivet elaborate ever seen in Metro- politan hall, and the numerous pot- ted plants, palms and the handsome gowns;ot the ladies gave it the ap- pearance of a veritable hot house Never in the history of Topeka soci ety have so many Merry Widow hat) aud spiketail coats assembled under one ivof, It was delightiul indeed, and from 8,30 till the wee hours ot the norm the floor was a sea ot beautiful women and gallant nen whirling in the dizzy maze ol a two- step or a dreamy waltz When the last number on the program was reached, a nice, bright. clear moon- hght chown in the windows and with lowered lights, this was the most dehghtiul dance of all. Wilson’s crehestra ia composed of Mise Ogeal Wilson, Mra. Dura Alex ander and Mesera. Beard and Know: ling. Itis considered to be one of the finest organizations in the state and their muaic js highly appreciated by all who have an opportunity to hear them. FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The socials given last week for the Sabbath school were both suc- cessful, On Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs Shields, Miss Annie Wilson gave a “chicken fry” for the Green side, On the follow- ing evening Mrs, William Patton [gave aeocial for the Pink side. The reports on Sunday showed the Greens to bein the lead, both as to pupils and finance, Both sides are full of enthusiasm. The pastor delivered the sermon at ll a.m. from St, John I4ih. 5th. The congregation was faireized. The evening service was poorly attended owing to the rain, The Sewing Circle will meet this afternoon at the residence of Mrs, The young ladies of the Green Side will put on the play, “The Two Ways” at the church Wednesday evening. Your presence is requested, Tke Ideal Octette rendered an excellent program for the Pink side. The entertainment was well pat- ronized and was very much enjoyed GRAND MASTER COLLINS IN PARSONS C. H,M, Collins, Graad Master of Ponce Hall Grand Lodge of Kan- sas, paid his annual visit to King sulomon Lodge, No, 65, A, F. and A. Monthe 6th, Mr, Collios had announced his connng and all the brethren were present to greet him Mr. Collins does not claim to be an orator, hut the brethren have de- ciared he must bs one, after euch a fine lecture as the ane he gave us on Masonry. Mr Collinge dwelt upon the small things which we were to watch. The lodge closed the Grand | Master was escorted t) the residence | of Mr, D, A, Williams, our Worship ful Master, where the sisters of Lang ston Chapter, O. E. S, awaited his coming with a swell reception, and there he placed his feet under the mahogany, his hania forning the right angles on a perfect eqsarre utes a plate of wholesome food, and he proceeded to satisfy the inner man After delicious four course banqtet which might be termed a feast, Mrs VP. R. Hogans, representing the O. 13. S, presented Mr. Collins a beau tlul bouquet of assorted flower Mr Collins responded and spoke on the origin of woman, also in behalf of the Chapter of O, ER, at the con: clusion of which all departed for| their homes, : HORTON, KANSAS. Rev A W Nix, p stor of the Fiset Baptist chirch, closed his series of meetings Monday night. Thia was the greatest. evival kagwa in Hortou for years, [It wis eon tucted by Rev. J. J. Bellamy of spricgfield, IL There were tet sou's added to the church Rev. Bellamy is an able minister ant sound im the doctrine, Tie buptiz ng wih be on the fourth Sunday in May. Many friends from Top:ka, Holton aid Troy are ex- pected to attend. Rem.mber the fourth Sunday is roliy day Don't forget to bring some money for the rally. The bap- tizing will be atiwo o'clock. The Lord's Supper will be administered Sunday night, NOTICE—AIl euhecribers wno do not receive the paper will favor us by calling on the postmaster to as¢ certain the reason why, and letting us know. Fancy Evaporated PEACHES 20c Value for 12; Cts Per Pound. Extra Choice Vrunes, 3 Ibs for.. 254 White Hoop Herring, kg......050 F.F.O. G. Codfish, 1 Ib pkg ...20¢ Good Breakfawt Bacon, perlb 140 Best Yet Flour, high patent, 431b WICK ssc siee sees. & we woos FHS Fresh Cattixh, Ib oe wee 20¢ Pure Hog Lard, 1b.......00.6- he 50c val. Imperial Tea, Ib.,....29¢ Fresh Roasted Coffee, Ib.......15¢ or 7 Ibe for. sceee ee eee S100 Fancy Navy Beane, 6 Ibe... ..250 Best Kerosene, per gal....... «100 Fancy Large Dill Pickles, doz ..200 23lbs Beet Granulated Sugar,.$1.00 With 45.00 Order Sugar Included. FRAZIER‘. BROS., C. 0..D. Store Southeast Cor, 6th and Jackeon Sts} Both *Phones 66%. Reopened and Remodeled + ALBANY HOTEL Th 5 AND COSMOPOLITAN SALT SULPHUR BATH HOUSE. INVITES. the WORLD TO A FOUN. TAIN OF HEALTIL ant PLEASURE, Standford W. King and Wife EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, - MQ. s e Kallithrix Parlor NAIR GOODS AND, HAIR ORNAMEN Ts +eeSee Our New..a. PUSFS, CORONER BRAIDS and STREEL WIGs, Switches, Pompadours and Bangs, Ilalf Wige and Transformations Alway» on hand, MRS. M. L. FIELD, 817 Kansas Ave., Topeka, | on een i TOR The Model Bakery FORK A FRESH LINE OF Bread, Pies and Cakes G. URBAN, PROPRIETOR, Ind, Phone 1267 Black, 840 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka. ```markdown ``` In looking up news items we were surprised to find that our people did not notice the excellent opportunity to make money. The "H. H." club declared a dividend on April 10th. One boy who was bright enough to look after the matter, cached in his cards at two dollars and seventy-three cents each. Though the negligence or over eight of some people who might have taken his place in the divi dards they neglected and lost that excellent opportunity. Every 4 lb. pack of " H. H. " Dear continue a card Each of these cards is worth 5 cents in the purchase from The Topeka Milling Co. of are Universal Bread kneeder. There is another way these cards can be used Ask your grocer about it and if he cannot give you the information, ask the Topeka Milling Co. to explain it to you ```markdown ``` A contest is now on which expire Nov. 30th. A similar contest expired April 2nd, 1905, and some of the cards in that contest were actually worth 42.2 each. I: will pay you to sit up and take notice. Miss Fannie Tunley, of Kansas City, returned to her home after a pleasant visit with relatives. The Warham Hotel at 112 East Seventh Street continues to grow in popular favor. It's managed in way that is not only accommodating, but pleasing to patrons. Their Sunday dinners are the best ever. --- --- "The Plea for Fair Play," by Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor of St. Luke A. M. E church, in the Lawrence Daily Journal of Monday, May 4th, is one of the strongest we have read in the interest of the race. His citation of facts and figures show where the Negro came from and what he has accomplished as well as what he is doing now; his patriotism, his meekness by standing for mistreatment heaped upon him by ether nationality, and unfairness of certain classes of whites to class the good, bad, progressive and non-progressive as one. We shall produce the article at some future time as it is good and wholesome. The Odd Fellows and Household of Ruth held their annual sermon Sunday at the Shiloh Baptist Church. The Rev. C. G. Fishback preached an able sermon on the "Unity of the Race." Lodges from Attica and other surrounding towns were represented. Dinner was served at the hall. The procession formed at 2 o'clock, headed by Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment Band, which reminded us of the old lays. Prof. Jackson's band is as good as it was years ago, and the way the boys played on this version made colored and white people feel an especial pride in this great musical organization. Sir Stephen Picker was marshall of the day. Following the band was the Patriarch, a uniform rank of twenty-five who looked the very picture of Knights Sergeant Arms was in command. Following this body came about fifty Odd Fellows which added greatly to the beauty of the parade. Dr. W. Roger Russell DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction A. B. CONNER, Groceries and Meat Market, Ind. Phone 719. All Kinds of CAN GOODS. Complete Line of GROCERIES of All Kinds. Editor Chiles and Manager Griffin are in Southern Kansas this week in the interest of THE PLAINDEALER. Little Hortense Olympia Taylor visited her grandfather, Mr. John Evans, who resides in Tecumseh. We are in receipt of an invitation to attend the 27th anniversary exercises of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, which will be held May 24-28. Messrs. John Johnson, J. R. Lacky, W. A. Bullock and J. S. Morris of Chicago spent two days in the city on business. While here they were guests of the Washam hotel. It will please most of our readers to know that Miss Jessie Oden, the talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Oden of this city, is singing all the soprano solos in the Mass at the Catholic church, on the corner of Eighth and Jackson streets, since the serious illness of Mrs. John Griley, and the indisposition of Miss Wyatt Her beautiful birdke voice is well suited to the exquisite music of some of the Masses, being very clear and full of sympathy, and without the latter quality a singer is poorly fitted for church music. The congregation is proud of Miss Jessie as she is young to hold a position of such responsibility. DAVIS-TAYLOR. The marriage of Miss Mary Davis and Mr. Ernest Taylor of Nicodemus, Kansas, was solemnized Saturday evening, at 8 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents, 1008 Washburn avenue, Rev. Fishback officiating Mr. Taylor is a prosperous farmer and hotel keeper. The bride is one of Topeka's favorite young ladies The bride was attired in white and carried an armful of bride's roses. The groom was attired in conventional black. Miss Enid Link played the wedding march. Only relatives and a limited number of friends were present. They were the recipients of many useful presents. The happy couple left Monday at 10:30 a.m. for their home in Nicodemus, Kansas. HUTCHINSON, KAN. The Ladies Imperial art club met with Mrs L. C. Newby and Mrs J. A. Clark, at 112 E. West. Mrs. L. C. Newby, of the A. M. E church, was tendered a reception at the church, Thursday evening, which was well attended. All regret to lose Rev. Newby and family but business calls him away. Mr. Holmes died at his home at 407, Avenue C., West. Funeral services at the A. M. E. church, Rev. J. A. Clark officiating. Deep sympathy is expressed by his many friends for his untimed taking off. The young peoples music club met with Mrs. E. E Morris, at 109 B., East. A. J. Brock is on the sick list, but at this writing is much better. Mrs Cunningham is visiting her sister in Salina. The Lydian society will have a bazaar Tuesday at the G.A.R. hall. Herbert Parkerson spent Sunday in Newton. Mrs. H. Broadus and daughter Thelma are on the sick list. Anyone wishing news sent to the PLAINDEMER call Miss Alice Pope, 314 W. 11, Bell phone 902 red. Mr. N. H. Loomis, the General Attorney of the Union Pacific for Kansas and Nebraska, with headquarter in Topeka, has been appointed General Solicitor at the head of the Law department of the Union Pacific, and hereafter will maintain headquarters in Omaha. Topeka and all Kansas rejoice at this recognition of merit and ability, and feel that the affairs of this great railway concern could not have been placed in the hands of one more worthy and competent. Mr. Loomis has resided in Topeka for twenty-one years, during which time he has made a host of warm friends among all classes, and the news of his having been elevated to this exaited position is highly commended by rich, poor, white and black. Mr. Loomis is one of the leading legal lights of the West—a good, honest, upright, honorable Christian gentleman, and his big heart is always open to those unable to assist themselves. Topeka will never forget him and his estimable family, and they likewise will always cherish a warm spot in their hearts for Topeka, wherever they go. White all feel their removal from our midst will be a great loss, all know that it is for the best, and feel that not only Mr. Loomis has been honored, but Topeka and the whole state as well. Tha PLAINDEALER joins the great hosts that wish to see good fortune follow them. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nightower have purchased a house and two lots on Pinu street. Consideration $500. The sale was made through J.H.B. Taylor, the hustling real estate dealer. Mr. Taylor has placed more real estate snaps into the hands of colored people than any other agent in the city. The Sewing Circle of St John A. M. E. church will meet Wednesday with Mrs. Kirk Pinkston, between Sixth and Seventh on Lane street. All members who have the interest of the church at heart are urged by the President and Secretary to be more prompt in attending. The circle is doing much to aidgthe church and all should put a shoulder to the wheel and push. GUTHRIE. OKLA. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, one of the greatest women the Negro race has ever possessed, arrived here at 11 o'clock. A committee arranged by the Excelsior club were at the station when the train arrived. She was very much surprised to find her old nurse there, whom she hugged and kissed several times. A very fond greeting also was that of her college friend. Mrs. Judith Carter Houten and many others. Mrs. Terrell was entertained by Mrs. James In the afternoon Mrs. Terrell aLd several of the prominent ladies of the city went for a drive, which Mrs. Terrell enjoyed very much. A program was given in the city hall and a very large crowd was in attendance. Following is the program: Music Langston Orchestra Welcome Address Mrs Long Introduction of Mrs. Terrell Judith Carter Horton Lecture Mrs. Terrell Music Langston Orchestra Mrs. Terrell spoke favorably of the previous speeches made and said that at no other time of her life had she been introduced with such taste and appropriateness and asked that Mrs. Horton write out her introduc. tion and give it to her as she wanted to keep it. Mrs. Terrell's lecture was on "The Bright Side of a Dark Subject." she left no part untouched, discussing every phase of the Negro question. The legislaters was in attend ance as well as a good many other whites—all congratulated her. Lawyer E. I. 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Pierce has not been able to fill his pulpit for some time. On last Saturday morni g when Rev. Ross was preparing to go to Yale to conduct the service for his brother Odd Fellows he was made to smile as he had not smiled for some time when his wife presented him a package which had been secretly given her by the good sisters of his church. Much to his surprise it contained a suit of clothes, for which he was very thankful. There is some talk of the closing os Smith, Green and Co.'s secondhand store. We think they are quitting the business too soon. That is why so many of our people make a failure in business, they are too willing to quit. Rev. H. W. Scott is in town looking after the interests of the Knights and Ladies of the Orient. Mr. Adams of Joplin was visiting among his many friends Sunday. WEIR, KANSAS. Mrs. Ella Young was taken seriously ill on the 7th. Mrs. William Wright of Iowa is in the city. The K. of P. had their memorial services at the Baptist church Sun-Dinner was served at Crow's hall. Bully for F. K. Jones and Lee, the junk men, who loaded a car of iron on the 11th. The sad news came to us on the 11th of the death of the wife of the moderator, Rev. T E. Pierce on the 10th at Girard. Mrs. S. A. Kinnell went to Girard on the 11th to attend the funeral of Mrs. T. E. P.erca. Mrs. Easter Walker has returned from Alabama. Rev. E. A. Wilson of Kansas City, Kansas, arrived on the 5th to preach the baccalaureate sermon of Day school at the Baptist church. The A. M. E. Sunday school has elected Miss Mary Williams as delegate to the district convention at Independence the second week in June. The Baptists elected as delegates to the convention which meets at Chetcpa on Thursday before the fourth Lord's Day in June, Supt. E. W Durnton, Willie Johnson, Florence Hugh, Ethel Sublet. 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LAWRENCE, KANSAS Misses Audrey and Lydia Slughter spent a few days visiting in Lawrence Mrs. Motin was at the musical festival Thursday. Mrs Buckner and Miss Corinne are visiting in Lawrence Mrs. Belle Murry is attending the May festival at the University. OBITUARY. Mrs. Stella Merritt Martin died April 29 in Iola at the home of her mother. Mrs. Alice Austin She was born in Linn county, near Pleasanton Aug 30; 1883, and was reared in and around Pleasanton. She was an obedient, loving daughter, devoted wife and sister and a true friend. She preformed a hope in Christ several years ago and lived a faithful Christian. In '03 she received a certificate for teaching and taught three terms at Shawnee in Johnson county. She was married December 10, '07 to Joseph Martin. The funeral was held from the A. M. E. church in this city conducted by the Rev. T. W. Kidd, of Independence. Interment in the Pleasanton cemetery. She leaves a mother, husband, three sisters and aged grandparents to mourn her demise. Her last words were, "I have a home" Among the relatives who attended the funeral were Merdames Dora Young, Cora Rrown, Preston Bass and Miss Beatrice Young all of Kansas City. ISLATION. ISLATION. The Merchants and Manufacturers' Association believes that the railroads have had sufficient punishment for their methods in the past. While the so called manchaker has unquestionably done a good service in opening the eyes of the public, his service reached its useful limit some time ago. The day of the upbuilder and constructionist has arrived. The days of the Inquisition have passed. In spite of the fact that many roads have recently gone into the hands of receivers our own Western Maryland included there has been introduced in our legislature a two cent passenger rate bill. 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JACK FIELDS, Proprietor, 912 E.12th Kansas City, Mo. --- Legal Notices PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas Charles F. Seitz, Plaintiff, Bessie Seitz, Defendant. 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." In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. F. A. Smith, Plaintiff, vs C. H. Martin, Annie M. Martin W. H. Boardman and Mrs. —— Boardman, wife of W. H. Boardman, 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. 1909, at 10 o'clock a.m. of said day, at the east front door of the court house, in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest and best 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. "Perfection" flour, none better made. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Cora D. Newberger, Plaintiff, vs No.24,879 Jean Newberger. Defendant, 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 15th 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 T. JAMISON Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS. (SEAL) Clerk District Court. First published April 3rd 1908 Ask for "Perfection" flour. "Perfection" flour in the towel bag. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. David C. Stuart, Plaintiff. vs Gertrude L. Stuart, Defendant. 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. 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 Heirs, 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, devisees, executors. administrators assigns and trustees of said defendants and each of them You and each of you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the Plaintiff, Cushing Academy, a corporation, and that unless you and each of you answer the Plaintiff's petition on or before the 18th day of May, 1908 the allegations therein will be taken as true, and judgment rendered as prayed for. You are further notified that the plaintiff demands a judgment against you forever quieting the title in it and judging that it is the legal and equitable owner of and entitled to the possession of the following described real estate, to wit: A tract of land beginning Eighty-five feet West of the Southwest corner of Sixth avenue East and Branner Street, Parkdale addition to the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; thence southerly on a line parallel with Branner Street One Hundred Thirty feet; thence westerly parallel to the South line of Sixth avenue East Sixty feet; thence southerly parallel to the west line of Branner Street One Hundred Ninety five feet thence westerly to the center of Shunganunga creek thence; northerly along the center of said creek to the south line of said Sixth Avenue, thence easterly along said Sixth avenue to the place of beginning, containing two acres more or less; and that you and each of you and all 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 CORPORATION Plaintiff D. H. BRANANAS. Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R. L., THOMAS. First Published April 3rd, 1908 PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Rheuma Super, Plaintiff, Daniel V. Super, Defendant 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 23rd day of April, 1905; 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, 1905, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof, divorcing and plaintiff from you, setting aside and setting at naught 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 all money in the sum of 2500, and for all other and proper relief. M. F. LAYCOOK Attorney for Prairie Attest: R. L. THOMAS, [NEAL.] Clerk of the District Court First published May 1st, 1908. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS ADVERTISING Goldberg Dry Goods Co., 550 Minnesota Avenue KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Western University. The baseball team of Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo., crossed bats with our team, and were defeated 19 to 13, last Friday p. m. In the Century Magazine for May will be found an interesting article by Dr. Booker Washington on our Negro Homes, with 22 typical modern residences, among which are homes of Editor Nick Chiles of Topeka, and of our own Bishop Abram Grant in Kansas City, Kansas. A number of the departments are working exhibits of the handiwork or students for commencement exercises which are only three weeks away. Dr. Carr, a multi-millionaire white Southerner from the state of North Carolina, a former friend of Prof W. H. Hammond, visited the institution and addressed the students in chapel. He is a young man of about 25 years, and believes the race problem is to be solved by the cooperation of the best elements of the races. The ability of Eugene Vaughan, of last year's class in stenography, whom our business course department sent to Tuskegee to fill a position as stenographer in the office of Prot, Bridgeforth, Director of Industries, and Prof. Carter, Director of Agriculture, has been at once recognized. He writes that in addition he has been made Secretary of the Agricultural faculty, consisting of nineteen instructors. Rev. G. A. Grimth of Argentine, and Paul S. Conwell, a young white gentleman about 27 years of age, from Kansas City, Kansas, Republican candidate for Representative to the next Legislature, to succeed E. A. Kurlight, visited the school, inspected the departments and ad- dressed the students at chapel last Tuesday. Mr. Conwell predicted a future great institution for us and pledged himself to work for our highest betterment and growth as the leading fountain of all useful knowledge in the Western states. THE PASSING OF A MOTHER OF THE RACE. Mrs. Rosetta Minser, 82 years old, the daughter of Mrs. Margaret Harris, the "Mother of Quindaro," died at her home, six-mile house, last Friday, May 9th, and was buried Sunday in Kansas City, Kans. Mrs. Minser came to Quindaro in 1856 and was one of the first settlers in Kansas. She came from a colored family of great intelligence and was the first Sunday School teacher among the colored people in Quindaro, and was much loved among white and colored. In her day she did what she could, and all she could to encourage the work of the present great fountain of learning open to the ambitious colored youth at Quindaro. God has taken her from earth to her mented reward beyond the grave. PLEASANTON NEWS. The entertainment given Saturday night by the Zealous sisters of the A. M. E. church was a social and financial success. Mrs. Ella Fine left Saturday for Western University to visit her daughter, Miss Sophia and son, Rueben. Will Bass of Joplin, Mo., visited his parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Bass over Saturday. He was en route to Kansas City. Missos Alice Harrington, Ruby and Pearl Adams; Messrs Simon and Hermon Saulsbery, Otis Simon and Richard Hackney, all of Mound City, attended the entertainment Saturday night. Miss Della Walker, of Kansas City, spent Saturday with her sister. 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Every one was delighted with the performance. The parts taken by the young people were well played. Madam Watts assisted the cast and as she is a professional actor; her parts was well done. Madame Watts has an excellent soprano voice and she knows how to use it. The soleists Misses Audry Slaughter, Marie Overstreet and Octavia Long who has excellent soprano voices of high range and which shows much cultivation, performed their parts well. Miss Mable Gleed played "The "Congo Queen," which was fine. Miss Ferinda Crouch went to Kansas City on church business. Quindaro, Kansas. Advantages Splendid Location, H Good Influences and Thorough Splendid Location, Healthful Climate Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and offered, write to N.A.M., Acting Residence Bell West 15 Steam Laun T. B. SIMMS, Proprietor WORK IN THE C Cheap Help—No Cut Ratio 519 NORTH For terms, prices and al. inducements offered, write to Gem Steam Laundry, BEST WORK IN THE CITY. 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