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PEKA PLAINDEALER Beware of Negro "Leagues" Who are Solociting Funds to Have a "Good Time" at Chicago! Bourbon County is Putting Forth Some Splendid Men for the Various Offices--All are Making a Clean, Manly Canvass for Nominations. VOLUME X. Beware of Negro POLITICS GROW WARM Bourbon County is Putting Men for the Various ing a Clean, for Non Mr. Geo. House, a candidate for Register of Deeds, came to Kansas in 1807; he was borned in Missouri and has been living in Ft. Scott every since. He has been a prominent business man for many years; he has served on the Police Department there for the last ten years, where he now holds his present position. He has always been a loyal Republican and supported their principles, and this is the first time that he was a candidate for any political office which his many friends, rallying to his support, gives him a guarantee that he will be nominated for Register of Deeds. He has always been a friend to the working man. OUNTY TREASURER Mr. A. Carpenter, candidate for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket, has lived in this county for twenty-four years; he is a nathe of Missouri. He has served as County Superintendent of schools for two years and as county treasurer 7 years; now he is asking his friends for their support for a third term for a place he has no opponent and should not have. He has made one of the best county officials the county has ever had in this capacity. He is a young man in the prime of life and always has stood high in the party. Remember him on the 4th of August. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. Mr. A. Shafer, candidate for county commissioner of the Third Dirtrict has announced himself as a candidate on the Republican ticket. He is a thorough business man has been in the grocery business for 12 years, also served as city councilman for four years. He has been a Republican from birth and from principle and is a great friend of the working classes and a special friend of our race as well. He has a large grocery store and has a large patronage among our people. He has their confidence by dealing fairly and squarely with them. They have joined hands with his many friends who would like to see him nominated and elected. Any man that makes a success of his private business will certainly make a success of the business of the people and look for the interest of the taxpayers whom he represents. He will certainly be nominated and elected county commissioner. Mr. P. C. Hesser, candidate for sheriff of Bourbon County has acted as under-sheriff 4 years without a criticism toward his official duty. He is a man well ment, believing in treating all men alike regardless of their color, creed or religious conditions. He was born 1851 in Ohio, been in Kansas 21 years; he was a member of the city council of Ft. Scott 4 years. His father before him was a great man and friend to mankind. Mr. Hesser is not a TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 5, 1908. politician, but he is a business man, and will give the county a business administration; he has a large following among all classes of people which makes him the .... candidate for re-nomination for sheriff for the 2nd term. He believes in helping all worthy enterprises; he is a great friend to our race which he has snow on many occassions. REPRESENTIVE 21ST DISTRICT. Hon A. M. Keene has announced himself for the office of Representative of the 21st Representative District, subject to the Republican primaries to be held on Aug. 4th. He is 42 years of age; he graduated at Ann Arbor, Mich., he has one of the largest law practices in that section of the State. He has been practicing law for 21 years. He is a man in the prime of life and he know law from A to Z. All these things should be taken in consideration when we elect a man to represent us in the Legislature. He has had the legal experience and is a man that has made a success in his business and has accumulated a fortune; therefore he can afford to devote much more of his time than the man that is just struggling through life. He came from that State which is an honor for a man to hail from, where he first saw the light in 1835. He has one of the finest law libraries in the State of Kansas and his practice stands second to none. He is courteous, generous and unassuming in his manner; men this type should be nominated and elected to represent us in the Legislature. We need more men of the type of Mr. Keene, in politics as well as in business. He has a large following among all classes of citizens who wish to see him nominated and elected to the next Legislature. He is a strong active young Republican, who has always been found working for the success of the Republican ticket. Whenever called upon, he devoted time and money. So we hope to see him nominated on the 4th of Aug. JUDGE OF 61H DISTRICT COURT. Judge Walter L. Simons, candidate for re-nomination at the Republican primaries which will take place on August 11th, of the District Court of the 6th Judicial District. The Judge has always been a life long Republican and has served on the bench for many years and his opinion on some of the most important cases have been sought throughout the State. Judge Simons is a man in the prime of life who has devoted a great deal of his legal talent for the up-building of humanity and his nomination will be equivalent to an election and will add strength to the Republican ticket. He is one of the best known lawyers in the State and stands at the top of his legal profession; his opinion has always been sound on all legal mat- ters. No better man could be nominated and elected for that important judicial position. PROBATE JUDGE. Hon. B. Hudson, Probate Judge has given Bourbon county two good, honest, clean administrations and is a candidate for third term. A precedent having been established by Day and Chency, it is but fair that the Republicans of the county give Judge Hudson a third term. He has been a resident of Fort Scott since 1977 and was admitted to the bar in 1872. He is an old soldier and one of the best lawyers in the District. This position should go to a lawyer and we would be pleased to see the voters of the county rally to Judge Hudson. He is a staunch friend to the colored race, and our people should ever be ready to assist such men in office. KANSAS CITY BOWS IN SHAME! A Detrimental Mayor to a Busy, Hustling, Thriving City---Peo- At the Missouri State Democratic convention held at Jefferson City Wednesday, May 20th, the newly-elected Democratic mayor Crittenden of Kansas City 'ertook to begin his policy of raising a great anti-Negro storm in Missouri in order to perpetuate himself and associates in office. Following so closely upon the high and broad administration of Ex Mayor H M. Beardsley, it makes the swallowing of this Democratic fire-eating. Negro-hating mayor to this representative, typical American pushing Kansas City all the more miserable and bitter. The best people are hanging their heads in shame, and making apologies for "our fool mayor." During his speech Mr. Crittenden said in part: "Another great question is now facing the people of Missouri, yes, the people of the United States. Thank God, it will not face us long when the minds of the people become riveted. The problem is Negro domination, Negro balance of power in elections. There should be a qualification placed on this class o' votes in Missouri. This is and should be a white man's government, and I give you warning now, the strictest attention should be paid to this growing evil. "National elections have been controlled by the Negro vote. Their vote is the balance of power in Indiana and we know full well that the electoral vote of Indiana has decided the result in some of our national elections. Go back to your homes and tell your candidates for the legislature they must stand for a white man's government. "Hadleyism in Missouri will give birth to the public evils of black office holders in the state. Hadley sat by the side of Negroes in the schools of his native state of Kansas without protest. He has lived in the wrong atmosphere to be made governor of Missouri. "Equality between the whites and the blacks cannot gain stronger ascendency in Missouri. Do you know that under H. M. Beardsley's administration the Negroes were on the pay rolls to the extent of $82,500 a year? And this is a white man's country' This pay roll will be materially reduced during my administration. Think of the spectacle of black foremen standing over white men on the streets of Kansas City "This occurred during the Beardsley administration and Hadley supported Beardsley. There were 6,000 of these blacks on the registration lists of Kansas City. They are the balance of power in Kansas City. The larger part of this vote is as purchasable as the cattle in the stock yards. They are a menace to the purity of the ballot. The same condition, no doubt exists all over Missouri in a smaller degree. I am told there are 60,000 black voters in this state. This vicious, criminal and illiterate class, composing the larger part of the Negro vote, should not be allowed to vote in Missouri elections. "No Negro should be allowed to sit with white men on the juries in Missouri's courts. "Think of it' Black clerks in offices waiting on white men and women! This is Republicanism! This is Hadleyism' "The question of Negro domination is paramount. The restriction of Negro suffrage in Missouri will come. You can't keep it down. This is a white man's state." Ex-Governor A. M. Dockery followed Mr. Crittenden. "This question" he said, "is of such importance as to appeal to the conscience and honor of the people rather than to their prejudices. If the time shall come when the people of Missouri must deal with this question they must deal with it in conformity with the constitution of the United States, not in violation of that constitution, but at this time the question is not of sufficient moment to justify its consideration at this convention, called for the discussion of national questions. It was a crime to enfranchise the Negroes, but it was done by constitutional amendment and they cannot be disfranchised by statue. If Negroes are criminals now they are disfranchised by conviction. If they are purchasable the laws provide for their punishment. It is because of their ignorance that you oppose them you must disfranchise many white men. Out on the hills I know many rugged old pioneers who would be disfranchised too, unless you put in a grandfather clause." Governor Dockery never made a more effective speech and he never put a collar out of commission more quickly. It was evident that a majority of the convention shared his views. James Conran supported him. G. D. Kirby of Springfield made an anti-Negro speech. While he was talking a man who sat in the Fourteenth street district showed signs of excitement. He was a fine type of Arkansas backwoodsman, Tall, angular, redfaced, and with a week's growth of whiskers, clothing that sadly needed repairs or displacement, with a huge hickory club for a cane, he was struggling with a "jag" the hot weather made more pronounced. Crittenden sat on the platform. The man from near Arkansas shook hands with him twice. At the first chance this man took the platform. "I hate niggers," he shouted. "Hurrah for Crittenden of Kansas City and Jeff Davis of Arkansas. I wisht Jeff Davis—" at this point a CONTINUED ON PAGE 8. NUMBER 23 Topeka Institution Completes a Highly Satisfactory Term--A Large Crowd Witnessed the Exercises. The Topeka Industrial Institute held its closing exercises Thursday of last week. Several students received their diplomas in the different trades. This school is doing great work for for the up-building of the race. Prof. Carter and the faculty deserve much credit for the great work they are doing. The institution is located on something over 100 acres of land overlooking the city of Topeka. Several acres of alfalfa, oats, barley, corn, potatoes and other produce. They will erect a fine dormitory for girls and trades building this year, The auditorium was crowded with visitors who enjoyed the program which was successfully carried out by the different students who graduated. The valedictorian, Miss Rose Tillmun of Wichita, and the salucatorian, Mr. Isaac Manlove of Olathe. Miss Tillman is a beautiful young lady, and her oration, which showed that she had given it thorough study, was received with great applause. The exhibits in dressmaking, millinery, tailoring and cooking departments was fully up to the standard, and we must say that the students are certainly doing good work and parents wishing to educate their children in these lines should spare neither pains nor money to send them to institutions of this kind. The following are those who received diplomas Academic—Isaac Manlove, Olathe Kansas. Rosa Tillman, Wichita. Tailoring—Mabel Halt, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Isaac Manlove, Olathe, Kans. Millinery—Anna Brown, Topeka, Sallie Rogers, Ethel Rogers, Princeton; Clara Bryant, South Park; Nadeau Flowers, Joplin, Mo.; Marie Cober, Pueblo, Colo. The names of the facul:y, George Murray, W. R. Carter, M. W. Freeman, Paul Watson, J. F. Brock; Alice Watkins, J. D. Ballentyne, Misses Irene Edwards, Mabel E. Hall, Mary E. Foster. ROCKY FORD NOTES. Rev. Branahan has Leen called here to pastor the Mount Zion Baptist church. He has moved his family here and expects to make this home. He is from Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs Leon C. King entertained the Ladies Sewing circle Friday, at the home of Mrs Joseph Harris, 501 S. 13th street. After the business was transacted a dainty three course lunch was served. George Bullark, of Los Animas, was the guest of Robert Harris on last Sunday. Mrs J. Cooper, of Kansas City, arrived here Sunday, to spend the summer with her parents. At this writing the infant daughter of Mrs Winsh is very sick. Mrs Leon C. King will return to Pueblo on Friday, after a week's visit at Rocky Ford. Editor's Meet. The Des Moines meeting of the Western Negro Press Association promises to be the best in the history of the organization. All Publishers are expected to be in attendance and many things of interest to the craft will be brought out. THE PEERLESS PRINCES FLOUR Ask Your Grocery for the PEERLESS PRINCES FLOUR. The Monarch Milling Co., HUTCHINSON, KANSAS Makes the finest quality flour manufactured in this city. Their brands are recommended and are absolutely guaranteed in every respect. Try Monarch Mills Flour. In our mention of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Black last week, The Plaindealer erred, instead of Labette county, they restle in Montgomery county, where they own ninety acres of the best land in that section of the state, located within a stone's throw of Coffeyville. Mr. Black is a successful farmer, and with the assistance of his life [Image of a woman with dark hair, wearing a dark dress with a white lace collar.] MR. AND MRS. HAVINES BLACK. partner, he has massed a comfortable fortune. He is worth $50,000, and now he and his estimable companion are enjoying the fruits of their years of toil. Mr. Black is a plain old fashioned Pennsylvaniaan, and stands for the uplift of all mankind. His estimable wife is one of the most THE NEGRO IN POLITICS! BY BAY STANWARD BAKER. From The American Magazine. The discussion of the Negro in politics will of necessity deal chiefly with conditions in the South; for it is there, and there only that the Negro is, at the present time, a great political problem. Negroes in the North are indeed beginning to play a conscious part in politics; but they are only one element among many. They take their place with the "Irish vote," the German vote," the "Polish vote," the labor vote," each of which must be counted or placated by the politicians. I have looked into Negro political conditions in several cities, notably Indianapolis and Philadelphia, and I cannot see that they are in any marked way different from the condition of any other class of our population which through Igno- --- ```markdown ``` --- Mills Co., Atta, Kansas. for the PEERLESS ES FLOUR. h Milling Co., SON, KANSAS quality flour manu- ty. Their brands are are absolutely guar- spect. Try Monarch Many Year's Labor! charitable ladies that ever lived, and has always been active in aiding those who are unable to help themselves. Their large acre farm is well stocked with everything--a fine house, commodious out-buildings and everything that goes to make up a comfortable home. They have lived useful, Christian lives, and a [Image of a man with a white beard and a dark suit, facing forward.] large host of admiring friends are pleased to see them spending their declining years in luxury and ease surrounded by their two grandchildren, and when they have rounded out their allotted time, all will feel that the world is better on account of two such noble people having lived in it. cance or lay, or imbibition votes more or less in muse. Many Negroes do not vote at all, some use as conscientious and incompatible as is any white citizen, but a large proportion, ignorant and short-sighted, are distranchised by the use of money in one form or another at every election. One of the broadest observers in Indianapolis said to me. The Negro voters are no worse and no better than our foreign voting population. Mayor Tom Johnson himself a Southnet by birth, writes me regarding the Negro vote in Cleveland: I do not believe there is any larger percentage of unintelligent or dishonest voters among the colored voters than among the white voters in the same walks of life." Negro a National Problem. I wish here to emphasize again the fact that the Negro is not a sectional but a national problem. Anything that affects the South favorably or unfavorably tears upon the whole country. And the same latent race feeling exists in the North that Made by the exists in the South (for it is human, not Southern). The North, indeed, as I have shown in previous articles, confronted with a large influx of Negroes, is coming more and more to understand and sympathize with the heart-breaking problems which beset the South. Nothing short of the patient cooperation of the entire country. North and South, white and black, will ever solve the race question. In this country, as elsewhere, political thought divides itself into two opposing forces, two great parties on points of view. Whatever their momentary names have been, whether Federalist, Democratic Whig, Republican, Populist, or Socialist, one of these parties has been an Aristocratic or Conservative party the other a Democratic or Progressive part. The political struggle in this country (and the world over) has been between the historical idea that a few men for one man should control the country and supervise the division of labor and the democratic idea that more people should have a hand in it. It has taken various forms and assumed many faces. Religious, Social, Industrial, but it is all a part of the fundamental social conflict between the Poor and the Many. The abolition of slavery in the South was in accident in this struggle. slavery was not abolished because the North agitated, not because John Brown talked or Mrs stowe wrote a book, or for any other sentimental or superficial reason, but because it was undemocratic This is what slavery did. It enabled a comparatively few men (only about one in ten of the white men of the South was a slave owner or a slave center) to control eleven states of the Union, to monopolize learning, to hold all the political offices, to own most of the good land and nearly all of the wealth. Not only did it keep the Negro in slavery, but nineteenth of the white people (the so-called poor whites," whom even the Negroes despised) were hardly more than peasants or servants. It was in many ways a channelling aristocracy, but it was doomed from the beginning. It there had been no North slavery in the South would have disappeared just as inevitably. It was the utmost vest of a mercy, spending abroad upon the earth (in Europe as well as America) that killed slavery and liberated both Negro and the poor white man. Revolutions such as the Civil war hung names; they do not at once hang human relationships. Mankind is reconstructed not by proclamations or legislation or military occupation, but by time, growth, education, religion, thought. When the South got on its feet again after Reconstruction and took account of itself, what did it find? It found 4,000,000 ignorant Negroes changed in name from slave' to freeman,' but not changed in nature. It found the poor whites still poor whites and the aristocrats, although they had lost both property and position, were still aristocrats. For values, after all, are not outward but inward; not material, but spiritual. It was as impossible for the Negro at that time to be less than a slave as it was for the aristocrat to be less than an aristocrat. And this is what so many legal-minded men will not or cannot see. What happened? Exactly what might have been predicted, Southern society had been turned wrong side up by force, and it righted itself again by force. The Ku Klux Klan, the Patrolleers, the Bloody Shift movement, were the agencies (violent and cruel indeed, but inevitable) which readjusted the relationships put theristocrats on top, the poor whites in the middle, and the Negroes at the bottom. In short Society instinctively reverted to its old human relationships. I once saw a man shot through the body in a street shot. Mortally wounded, he stumbled and rolled over in the dust, but sprung up again as though uninjured and ran a hundred yards before he finally fell dead. Thus the Old South, though mortally wounded, sprung up and ran again. The Struggle in South Carolina. The political reactions after Reconstruction varied, of course, in the different states, being most violent in states like South Carolina, where the old aristocratic regime was more firmly entrenched, and least violent in North Carolina, which has always been the most democratic of Southern states. In South Carolina, then, for example, the aristocrats in 1875 returned to political supremacy. General Wade Hampton, who represented all that was highest in the old regime, became governor of the state. A similar tendency developed, of course, in the other Southern states, and a notable group of statesmen (and they were statesmen) appeared in politics—Illi and Gordon of Georgia, Lamar and George of Mississippi, Butler of South Carolina, Morgan of Alabama, all aristocrats on the old school. Apparently the ancient order was restored, apparently the wounded man ran as well as ever. But the Old South, after all, had received its mortal wound. There had been a revolution; society had been overturned. The institution on which it had reared its ancient splendor was gone for the aristocrat no longer enjoyed the special privilege, the enormous economic advantage of owning his laborers. He was reduced to an economic equality with other white men and even with the Negro, either or whom could hire labor as easily and cheaply as he could. And the baronial plantation which had been the mark of his grandent before the war was how the millstone of his doom. Special privilege always the butwirk of history, being thus removed, the germ of democracy began to work among the poor whites. The disappearance of competitive slave labor made them unexpectedly prosperous. It secured a more equitable division of wealth. With prosperity came more book reading, more schooling, a greater teaching of independence. And this teaching animated the poor whites with a new sense of freedom and power. Enter now, when the time was fully ripe for a leader, the rude man of the people. How often he appears in the pages of history, the same product of revolutions, bursting upward like some devastating torce not at all silken-handed on subtle-minded, but crude, while direct, truthful. So Tillman came in South Carolina. I can see him as he rode to the farmers' talks and court days in the middle eighties a sallow-faced, shaggy-haited man with one gleaning, restless angry eye. He had been long preparing in silence for his task—struggling upward in the poverty-striken days of the war and through the Reconstruction, without schooling or chance of schooling, but endowed with a virile mindedness which led eagerly upon certain fermentative books of an inherited library. Lying on his back in the evening on the porch of his farm house he read Carlyle's French Revolution" and Gibbon's Rome." He had in him, indeed the veritable spirit of the revolutionist* in the days of the Patrollers, he, too, had hidden and hunted Negroes. He had seen the aristocracy come again into power; he had heard the whisperings of discontent among the poor whites. And at falls and on count days in the eighties I hear him screaming his speeches of defiance, rancous, immolerate, denouncing all gentlemen, denouncing government by gentlemen, demanding that government be restored to the 'plain people'" On one of the transparencies of those days he himself had printed the words (strange reminder of the Communel): Awake' arise' or he forever fall- on." He spoke not only to the farmers, but he thung delance at the aristocrats in the heart of the aristocracy. At Charleston, one of the proudest of Southern cities, he said: "Men of Charleston, I have always heard that you were the most self- idolatrous people that ever lived; but I want to say to you that the sun does not rise in the Cooper and set in the Ashley. It shines all over the state . . . If the tales that have been told me or the reports which have come to me are one-tenth true, you are the most arrant set of cowards God ever made." And everywhere he went he closed his apaches with this appeal: 'Organize, organize, organize. With organization you will become free once more. Without it, you will remain slaves.' Once, upon an historic occasion on the floor of the United States Senate, Tillman paused in the heat of a debate to explain (not to excuse) his fiery utterances. "I am a rude man," he said, "and don't care." That is Tillman. They tried to keep him and his followers out of the political conventions; but he would not be kept out, nor kept down. Years later he himself expressed the spirit of revolt in the United States Senate. His friend McGhee tells how he had been making one of his fierce attacks, an objection in general against things as they are. A senator arose to snuff him out in the genial senatorial way. I would like to ask, Mr. President, what is before the Senate? "I am before the Senate scream- oal Tillman. (Continued Next Week) EMPORIA, KANSAS. Miss Dolly Tippton, who has been visiting her sister at Fort Leavenworth, has returned to her home and was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Grace Davenport, who expect to be in the city for a few weeks visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. IIenty are the recipients of a seven pound daughter, who arrived some ten days ago. Roy. and Mrs. S. H. Gibson delightfully entertained the young ladies who are attending the N. N. Normal Friday evening at their home. The evening was spent in playing games and music. Those present were Mrs. C. Bond, M. Bradshaw, C. Davis, P. Groomen, L. Davis, M. Washington, H. Mutt, M. Holm, S. Phillip and Moors, L. West P. Lyle, Roy and Mrs. Graham, Roy and Mrs. S. H. Gibson. The guests were beautifully served to the delicacies of the season. Each had a most enjoyable evening. Miss Elise Booker, who has just closed a successful session at her school in Lyme orkla, has arrived home and will be in the city on a new week. Miss Dona H Wright left one day last week for a short visit with friends. And Carter sustained a severe wound on the arm as he was going down to the stone. A large dose of dashed toward him and seized the child, and was only driven away by one of the police, who happened to be nearby. Miss Mabel Barnett of Hutchinson, now spent a few hours in import between trains recently with relatives. Piedrick Brabdon is still continued to his home. We are sorry to learn of his illness and wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. Burt Allen is now for an indefinite visit. Mrs. Kate F. Jones of New York presented a beautiful flag trimmed with gold rings and mounted with a golden eagle to the students of Summer High School on Tuesday the first day session of the Woman's Relief Corps. The students of Douglas were present also, and about 100 write and 15 colored letters besides citizens and friends. Phot. Patterson principal of the summer school made the response and received the flag. Miss Nellie Lord gave an appropriate patriotic notation which was appreciated. The prettiest feature was the song, "The Old Flag Will Never touch the Ground," by the students, which was on课. Wednesday morning Mrs. M. Matthews gave a welcome address in behalf of Corps No 22, at the Presbyterian church, to about 1,500 white people. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Johnson, prominent members of St. Mary's Catholic church, entertained the Metropolitan circle in honor of its president Mrs. M. C. Matthews. About twenty five or thirty were present and were entertained in reception form to ice cream, cake and punch. Mrs. S. H. Thompson and Mrs. Lowe assisted the hostess in serving, and Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Irving, visitors from Mchison, made remarks. The Masons gave a fine banquet this week at M. & O. hall. GREAT BEND, KAN. Mrs. Mary A. Smith on Monday gave a party in honor of her sister, Elizabeth Gower. This occasion being her birthday. All attending report a nice three. Those present were as follows: 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. CITY LOCALS. Miss Virginia St. Clair of Atchison is visiting in the city. When you order the next sack of flour, ask for "Perfection." Mr. B. I. Foster, who has been in Colorado for several weeks, returned home for a visit with his family. "I pride of the Kaw" Flour, none better made. Misses Fannie Foster and Helen McLean will leave Monday for Lawrence to attend summer school at the university. J. II. Childers has returned from a visit to his old home in Michigan. He is looking and feeling fine. Mr. Childers will leave next week for Colorado Springs, Colo. Miss Inez Wood left Saturday for Kansas City, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Emma Randolph, who has been visiting her for the past week Mrs. William Jackson gave a porch party Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the ninth birthday anniversary of her daughter, Geneva. Tnose present enjoyed themselves highly. No brand of flour is as easy to remember as 'Perfection.' Miss Marie Gilmere of Leaven worth, who has been in the city for several weeks attending Dr. E. S. Lee, left Tuesday for home. While here she was the guest of Mrs O. A. Taylor. Dr. W. Roger Russell DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 4 Kansas Ave Bell Phone 77 TOPEKA, KANSAS W. E. 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Miss Mattle Bradshaw of this city, who has been attending the State Normal, received har life time certificate as teacher. We are in receipt of an invitation from Miss Hallie Ford of Rivertor, Ill., who will graduate from the normal department of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., June 16. A number will remember Miss Ford as once a resident of Kansas. She has the hearty congratulations of her many Kansas friends. The cantata given Thursday of last week by the pupils of Buchanan school for the benefit of the piano fund was a complete success. The amount of $36 S4 was realized. The parents and teachers wish to thank the many friends who so kindly patronized this entertainment and wish to be equally as liberal at their next entertainment. James Vaughn, aged 34 years, died Friday of last week at the home of his mother in Lowman Hill. He had been a sufferer for several months. He was a member of Company E, Twenty-third Kansas regiment His funeral was held from the home on Sunday afternoon, Rev. T. J. Carr of the First African Baptist church officiating Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment band, many of whom served in the army with the deceased, escorted the remains of their dead comrade to its last resting place The funeral dirge was very impressive and brought tears to the eyes of many. A mother, two sisters, a brother and many friends mourn his demise To those bereaved THE PLAINDEALER extends sympathy. THE FISH SKIPPED Friday evening of last week, Generals Martin Oglesby and Fred Ware declared war on the fish in the murky waters of Mission creek, and rallying their forces, which comprised: Otto Bennett, Wash Hardison, John Starnes, Burl Pope, Link, Clark, Carney and a PLAINDEALER scribe, they charged on the enemy that night and all day Saturday. The boys were well prepared to doctor the bites of poisonous reptiles and also keep themselves cool and refreshed while marching in the sun Clark's sturdy team landed the crowd safely on the banks of Mission in due time, but the fish however, received a "tip" in advance and all fled but a stubborn few that could not be convinced that the Oglesby-Ware aggregation was headed in that direction. They were promptly captured (seven in all) and cared for in the proper manner. It was a jolly, good crowd and all had a splendid time—especially Pope, Clark and Mr. Carney. The latest report from Mission creek says the fish have returned. NOTICE. The City Federation of Women's clubs will meet Friday, June 19th, at the usual place of meeting. All clubs are requested to come and pay up all dues, assessments, etc M. B. JORDAN, Pres. M. OLIVER, Sec'y. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The commencement exercises began May 27th with a band concert. Quite a large attendance was present, and the young people under Prof. Hammond made an excellent showing. Thursday evening, the piano and vocal music program rendered by pupils under Prof Robt. G.Jackson was of high order. A special feature was a selection on two pianos by four persons. Friday evening, the members of the literary societies were addressed 1 The Magic Shampoo Hair Drier This circular, describing the Maid Shampoo Drier and Hair Straightener, should appeal to every lady who takes pride in having a beautiful head of hair. The Shampoo Hair Drier is a toilet article that, when once used becomes indispensable to a lady's toilet purification. It will straighten curly hair without injury to the hair or scalp Its use will increase the growth of the half, by keeping the scalp free from dust, dandruff and grease In many instances the hair is allowed to go too long unwashed on a point of the time required in drying and the dimness contracting the hair, but with our Drier, moderately heated as you would a curling iron, the hair can be dried quickly and straightened nicely, thereby making it look beautiful and natural in appearance. This toilet article is as much a necessity to a lady having straight hair as it is to one whose hair is curly, for it is an insoluble fact that every lady should bathe the hair at regular intervals, and when the long-time drying process is eliminated she will not hesitate as much to keep the scalp and hair clean by bathing. by Prof. Jefferson King, of Sumner High school, Kansas City, Kansas. His subject, "Higher Life" was very beautifully and thoughtfully delivered. As a coming orator and educator, Prof. King is developing wonderfully. Dr Vernon was present and presided. He spoke in splendid but serious way of the problems before the race Sunday afternoon, Dr O. E. Jones of the A. M. E. church, Karsa City, Kus, delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the graduates: "In all your ways acknowledge Him. Make God your leader and guide through the circuitous ways of life," were the ideas drove home again and again. Dr. Jones is a master of language and a student and scholar that is building a great reputation in these western states. Bishop A. Grant presided over the services, and Dr. E. Atlington Wilson of Metropolitan Baptist church and Rev. Clark, pastor of Presbyterian church at Birmingham, Ala., were also participants in the services. Monday evening another appreciative audience gathered to hear a most splendid lecture to the religious societies of the institution by Dr. J. E. Edwards, pastor Saint John church, Topoka. Developing his subject up from a long line of illustrious biblical characters, Dr. Edwards paid a high tribute to Bishop Abram Grant, who has been returned for another four years. Deep in logic and history, classic in language, profound and dignified, so impressive was Dr. Edwards's utterances that the institution has decided to print his discourse in pamphlet form for future study and reflection. Tuesday, the State Board was in session, transacting business that pertains to a larger and granler W. U., and erecting the faculty for the next school year. The teachers also gave a breakfast in honor of Bishop Grant, Dr. Gernon and the visiting brethren. MUSKOGEE. OKLA. At a mere glance, one is completely carried away in ectacy over the many signs of Negro enterprises here. Immense 3 and 1 story brick structures, modern stores, churches etc. The PLAINDEALER man is highly respected here. Rev. Jas. L. 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Write for terms. Address MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER CO., Minneapolis, MN Secretary. ```markdown ``` The Topeka Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB. CO. 112 East Seventh Street. BELL PHONE 1054 ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCHE Entered at the Postoffice at Topeka 42 Second class Mall Matter FRIDAY JUNE 5 1008. JIM GUY'S AFRO-AMERICAN LEAGUE! There is an organization in Topeka known as the AfroAmerican League, who are sailing under false colors. They are trying to deceive and hoodwink the people by pretending to have an organization of Soo members when in fact they cannot count So bonified members. The organization is composed mostly of Negro Democrats the sore-heads whose sole object is to coerce someone into giving out a few dollars or a petty job. The rank and file of the colored voters of Kansas are Republicans and do not丝iate with or have anything to do with this crowd. Mr. Jas. H. Guy, their leader, who has held a job as a Republican, and a candidate before the last state convention for alternate to the national convention, pretended to be for Taft at the time. He has now crossed over to the Democratic party, and his "league" passed resolutions saying they are opposed to the nomination of Taft and that they will fight him at the polls. Since he has joined that party, his place is at Denver with Bryan, Tillman, Vardaman, Jeff Davis, Haskell and Heilin, who love Negroes and would do much to make Guy and his followers happy. The sooner this crowd of Negroes who seek notoriety by "resoluting" against those who are doing something join Tillman and all depart to dwell with the other angles of hell, the progress of the honest, toiling American would be far more rapid. Let Guy and his crowd join the Jim Crow party and aid them in depriving the Negro of his rights, and for every stab at the Republican party, Kansas will furnish two hundred progressive, property-holding colored men to resent it. . Hon. John B. Fleming, of Horton, one of the leading colored business men and politicians and a member of the Progressive League, made a drastic reply to Guy's "League" in the Topeka Capital when he said that it comprised the same crowd that fought Prof. Vernon and that they are fighting him now. Their whole stock in trade is to fight progressive Negroes and that they do not represent the colored Republicans of this state and the party should not feel alarmed at anything they may do. --- We are informed that the Shawnee county "League" has ventured so far as to send out circulars asking people to contribute funds to defray the expenses of a proposed "delegation." This gang must take the people to be tools, but if they wait until the public pays for some Negro's good time in Chicago he will never get there. The people refuse to be grafted in any such manner. THE school board elected S. G. Watkins principal of M'Kinley school over the protest of the patrons who said in a petition that he is unfit to teach. There are other insults being heaped upon the colored people by the board which will be promptly resented. A few of Prof. Sol's lieutenants are crowing over the way the patrons of M'Kinley school have been ignored. These people declare the fight is on to a finish and that Sol. must go. They say that they pay taxes and furnish the children, and that a school board who is not concerned about Negro children beyond their having a "teacher" can't foster anything upon them! POLITICS AND POLITICIANS! Hon. E. B. Morgan, county attorney of Cherokee county, is one of the best and most vigorous prosecutors in the state. He has lost less cases and given Cherokee county better service from this office than any of his predecessors He is a young man full of vim-a product of the law department of the Kansas J. State University, and is in every way fitted for the office. He is well known and held in high esteem throughout the county and the Republicans will not hesitate on selecting him as a standard bearer for a second time. Hon. Joe S. Johnson, Democratic politician and prominent business man of Osawatomie, holds a unique position in the political world. His county is M. overwhelmingly Republican and two years ago he defeated one of the strongest Republicans in the district for representative. He has won a place in the hearts of everybody regardless of politics, and he should justly feel proud of the esteem in which he is held. Republicans as well as members of his own party are urging him to make the race again. Mr. Johnson conducts a large furniture and undertaking establishment and is a fine fellow. The Superiority of African Civilization! Mr. Geo. Wells Parker delivered his famous lecture, "The Superiority of African Civilization," at St. John A. M. E. Church Wednesday evening of last week. Parker claims, and substantiated it with unanswerable facts, that the world owes its civilization to the race. He brought out points in history no one ever dreamed of. He claimed that the Egyptian were of African origin and proved by standard authorities. The crowd who heard the lecture was very small, which we regret very much indeed. It should have been heard by every man, woman and child in the city. Among some of the things Park er said: MOHAMMED BLACK RACE. "It will be well to note the fact that Mohammed was of these black Arabs. When he appealed to the Arabian, he called himself an 'Arab of the Arabs. of the purest blood of your land, of the family of Hashim and of the tribe of Quraysh.' It was the family of Hashim that founded the house of the Abbisids, and thus we come face to face with the fact that one of the three great world religions was the individual work of a lone black man. Perhaps that is why he says in the Koran: "If a Negro is called to rule over you, hear him and honor him and serve him, though his head be like the dried grape. "The spread of Mohammedanism included the whole of Northern Africa and in time, the followers of this cult, Mohammedans, Moors or Arabians, which ever you wish to call them, descended into Spain. They found her a wilderness and a desert and made her a garden of beauty. Never before nor since has Spain ever seen such glory as was hers when the Moors created Cordova, Seville and Grenada—the most beautiful cities in the whole of Europe. The university of Cordova became the most celebrated in the world and Seville became the literary and metropolis of all the Mediterranean nations." 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. NOTICE-All subscribers who do not receive the paper will favor us by calling on the postmaster to as certain the reason why, and letting us know. "Perfection Flour" None Better Made For Bread tter Made For Bread And None Better Made For Bread And Pastries. TRY IT TODAY. The Kaw Bell !Phone Main 1902. Alex. T. 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Our Motto is to Please Our Customers at Any Price CITY LOCALS CITY LOCALS Mrs. Hattie McDowell is seriously ill at this writing. Mrs. Jasper H. Childers of Albuquerque, N. M. is in the city. Mrs. Carl Spears, her baby and her sister, Miss Eliza Clay, left Monday for St. Joseph, Mo. Sam Carey of Omaha, who has been attending Washburn school of law, returned home this week. Mrs G. W. Bryant and daughter, Miss Mabel, left one day this week for Denver, where they will make their future home. Mrs. J. R. Ransom left Tuesday for Kansas City, to attend the commencement exercises of Western University, Quindaro. Mrs. Mary Bennett entertained the stewardess board of St. John A. M. E. church at her home Thursday evening of last week. Miss Bertha Harlan is assisting the clerks in THE PLAINDEALER office. She is a bright young lady and renders valuable service. Miss Ara Dawkius left one day this week for Bartlesville, Okla., where she will spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. Hester Hardiman. Hon. John B Fleming of Horton was in the city Friday of last week. Mr. Fleming reports things as being all right politically over the state, and he knows. The graduates from the High school are Misses Myrtle Pottinger, Neva Patterson and Keziah Wims. The young ladies ranked among the highest in the class. Misses Margaret V. Foster and Georgia Watkins were among the graduates of Washburn. They are bright young ladies and we predict a bright future for them. The Mother's Congress sincerely thanks the Y.M.C.A. orchestra for the donation of their services at their entertainment Tuesday evening of last week; also the girls who gave the play. The Sunday school of the First African Baptist church picniced at Wilson's park, near the cemetery, Decoration Day. A highly sensational baseball game was a feature of the occasion, and those who were in attendance report a good time. Officers elected for the Daughters of Liberty: president, Emma McNary; vice president, Lydia Garner; sec'y, Emma Robb, ass't, Bertie Scott; chaplain, Susan Tellis; ass't, Rachel Clements; sick committee, Lucinda Jordan; marshall, Cora Knott. The Philohetorion club held its last meeting for the year Monday night with Miss Effie Burge. It will give a progressive tea Wednesday afternoon at the residences of Mrs. R. H. Wade and Mrs. Sam'l Higgins for the benefit of the kindorgarten. The Mothers' Congress will hold its last regular meeting for the year Thursday afternoon, at which time it hopes to be able to pay all indebtedness. We need $57 and we appeal to all members and friends to donate to us as generously as possible. People's Market, Thos. Horsfield, Prop. Both Phones 542, 209 Kansas Ave. TOPEKA, KANSAS. SPRING OXFORDS Shiny shoes made on the right lines. Built to match the best attire. If you would have your feet well dressed and com- fortable, try STETSON OX- FORDS. We are exclusive agents. THE STETSON SHOE THIS TRADE MARK IN RED. ALWAYS APPEARS ON EVERY GENUINE STETSON SHOE The Stetson Shoe $5.50 to 9.00 The Palace AUERBACH & GUETTEL. CLOTHING CO. Coal, Feed, Hay, Etc., OF JAS. C, SHIMER, 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. Both Phones 475 When You Your Laundry Should be, City Hand Phones 546. LYMAN & Athenian club met Tuesday afternoon at 230 o'clock at Mrs, Rosa Williams'. The ladies present were Mesdames Phillips, Bell, Anderson, Norman, Weatherly, Williams, Everett. Miss Lucy Williams was a guest of the club. The club will meet next Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Anderson, on N. Locust. We are pleased to report that Miss Willa Smith, our circulation manager, who is in Colorado for the benefit of her health, is greatly im proved. Last week she made a trip to Pueblo in the interest of the paper. A better girl, nor a truer stauncher friend than she never lived, and the entire force is praying for her speedy and safe return. In THE PLAINDEALER office she is seriously missed and the old shop will never feel the same until her smiling face is with us again. NOTICE The Daughters of Liberty will have their annual sermon preached on the second Sunday in June at St. Mark's A. M. E. church. All are invited to attend. Daughters are requested to be at the church at 1:30. Done by order of the president EMMA McNARY. EMMA ROBB, Sec'y 1815 Kansas Ave Want y Done as it end it to us. I Laundry 927 Kansas Ave. ULSH Prop. NOTICE NOTICE To the Public:— Prof. Booker T. Washington thinks that all are loyal to the race and those who wish to cherish the name of Frederick Douglass and retain his home and belongings as a memorial to the future generations to contribute as liberally as possible to lift the mortgage on the home stead. Prof. Washington has done much to preserve this piece of property in order to prove that the Negroes cherish and respect the leader of the race. Let every one rally. THE F.C. HOME. The Florence Crittenden Mission has purchased a very desirable piece of property near the corner of Twenty-second and Adams street eleven lots, 6 room house, good well and cistern, cow barn and other out houses, 32 bearing fruit trees. Purchase price, $1 600, $700 cash and the balance in payments. We earnestly hope that the people of the entire state, and not only the entire state, but the West, will with all the generosity of their hearts help us to meet our payments and make the institution what it ought to be. Some things the home will --- attempt to do for its inmates are: To train the inmates in cleanliness, neatness and industry; to surround them with Christian influences; to help especially those who desire to lead better lives; to keep an oversight over the girls after they have left their homes; to give aid and comfort to the needy and unfortunate; to help the girls leaving the home to secure good positions. The officers are: Mrs S F. Malone, president; Mrs Vau Cleave, vice president, Mrs E M. Guy, sec'y: Mrs. C. W. Campbell, cor. sec'y, Rev Pope, treasurer. FIRST AFRICAN Sunday morning's services were fairly well attended. The pastor chose for a text 2 Tim. 4:7, from which he delivered a good sermon. He was listened to with interest. Rev. James A. Alexander occupied the pulpit Sunday evening. He preached from Nehemiah 2:27. The Sunday school pupils are practicing for the Children's Day program. The regular meeting of the official board was held Monday night. The Sunday school revival will soon close. The two sides continue to make every endeavor to win. A flower drill was given Wednesday evening of last week for the benefit of the Greens. The reportt for the two sides were as follows: Parks, 56 pupils, $7 55' Greens, 64 pupils, $31 30 Remember the bazaar which is to be held next week, beginning Monday night and continuing each evening of the week. It is to be known as the Annual Musical Festival and Art Bazaar. The ladies of the sewing circle and the Willing Workers are the prime movers in this great undertaking, and they solicit your patronage. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The Stewardess Board of St.Luke A M E church met Monday afternoon with Mrs A. Scott King. The next meeting with Mrs C. Thomas The Mothers' Union meeting was held Tuesday, the 26th, at St James church, Rev Christian pastor, at 3 p.m. The meeting was very interesting and profitable and was honored with the presence of Rev. J. A. Gregg, who gave a fine talk and much encouragement Dr. F. D. G. Harvey was present and made many helpful suggestions. He has secured the Masonic hall for our next meeting, when there will be a program and refreshments for all. The next meeting will be the fourth Tuesday in June. Kev J. A. Gregg visited with us a few day on his way from general conference. It is needless to say we are always glad to see him and his estimable wife as they are our children and we are proud of them. Mrs Hightower and daughters, and Mrs Brookins, of Topeka, visited Mrs Tillie Jones, last Sunday. Mrs W. D. Grant of Lincoln, Nebr., has been visiting Mrs Alice Myers for the past two weeks. Milo Moore.of Topeka, is a guest at the 'King hotel, and his many friends are delighted to see him. The Sierra Leone club met with Mrs Scott King last Tuesday, p. m. Mrs King was called to the bedside of her aunt in Leavenworth, who is not expected to live. The Oread's Baseball team played Haskell on the diamond of the latter, and was defeated by a score of 6 to 2. The first annual party of the Min. pah society was the occasion of last week's no lal affairs and was well attended by people from Kannan City, Topaka and Leavenworth. The hall was lavishly decorated. Reuben Brown and R. C. War- som, of Kansas University, leave on the 6th, to address the Annual Conference of Missouri Sunday Schools which is to be held at Warrensburg, on the 5th. Rumor has it that Mr Ed. Small, of Cottonwood Falls, will soon journey on Cupid's matrimonial express. Judge C. A. Smart, of the Douglas County Court, addressed the Sunday Forum last Sunday and was highly appreciated by the large audience. It is hoped there will be a large number of students attending Kansas University next year; at any rate, the Oread club, composed only of University fellows, will move into a house under their own direction. This shows and pendence. They have already made arrangements as to the location and equipment. Hurrah for the Oreads! Henry Fuell is here, very ill, and has many friends wish him a speedy recovery. George M. Williams, of Kansas University, has gone to spend his summer vacation in St. Louis. He is an energetic, enterprising young man and has made good in his school work. John Escoe, of Muskogee, spent a few hours with his parents here, last week. The Sunday Forum exercises appropriately were given to the old soldiers. The address by R. H. Brown, K. U., a brilliant and talented young man, was listened to with rapt attention by a large audience Menn Simms, Overstreet, Andernon, and others responded. Miss Marca Overstreet, the "Kansas Mocking Bird," rendered a beautiful solo. The Forum adjourned till September. COFFEYVILLE ITEMS. Rev J. R. Richardson, pastor of Macedonia Baptist church, preached Sunday morning and evening to his congregation and in the afternoon at 3 p.m. preached for the Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Circle at Independence. Rev P. D. Skinner came home last Monday, to spend a week with his family and preach for the Sardis church, which had a grand rally and succeeded in raising $50 85. The Sardis church has extended a call to Dr Skinner. The writer wishes them success. We are glad to note that Rev R. A. Cartwright and son, W. II, are again numbered with our citizens. Bro. John T. Elias made a flying trip to Cherryvale and preached for Rev C. Teal over Sunday. Minnes Clara Wallace, Martha Brilley, Ola Davis and Mr. Harry Watts returned home from school at Topeka. A GOOD COMPLEXION CAN BE HAD IF YOU WANT IT. SNOW FLAKE COMPLEXION CREAM INSTANTLY WHITENS AND IMPROVES THE COMPLEXION. Contains no grease and is best for use in warm weather and climates. Full size jar 25 cent. [coin or stamps] postpaid. LOCAL AGENTS WANTED. STRA-KO, the wonderful liquid hair dressing and dandruff cure. Trial bottle 20 cents postpaid. THE PROOF. "I think Snow Flake is fine Send me G jars." Mrs. J. L. Walker, St. Louis, Mo. "I am using Snow Flake and find it excellent." Mrs. Mary Smith, Salina, Kansas. "I have received Snow Flake and must say it is simply fine " Mrs. A. McCullough, Independence, Kansas. THE BURTON TOILET GOODS CO., ST. JOSEPH, MICH. Hon.Jason S.Cummins, who announces himself candidate for sheriff was born in Indiana, and has lived a life-long Republican and came to Wyandotte-co., in 1852 He is a fine affable gentleman to meet. He has the interest of the laboring people at heart, as he was treated on a farm and has worked all his life for what he PETER H. has accumulated. He worked several years on the street car line and was a conductor on the old elevated dummy line between Union station and Chelsea. Mr. Cummins served as deputy sheriff under S. Peterson and gave good service. He has also been identified with the commercial world for a number of years, and traveled for a large tobacco firm. He has many friend among the colored people and promises if nominated and elected that his friends and also the taxpayers will have nothing to regret. Dr Elwin Roy Tenney, who announces himself a candidate for coroner, was born at Bloomington, Ill., and brought to Kansas by his father when three years old. He is a graduate of the medical college, Kansas City, Mo. and has been practicing since 1997. He was a surgeon in the U. Army in the Philippine Islands and has had much experience along that line. He is 53 years old, a life long Republican and has many friends who are giving him strong support. His father was one of the leading physicians of Kansas, and superintendent of the asylums at O. a. satonne and Topeka. Hon E. M. Stockton, who anounces himself a candidate for register of creds, was born in Northwest Missouri and reared on a farm He was a printer by trade, studied law at the university and was admitted to the bar in 1903. He is 36 years old. I as a wife and three child J. 1. M STUCKTON dren. He has been for years an activ. Republican and is a friend to the people Laut. Moody, late the 2ird, who has his office with him speaks of him in the highest terms and says Mr. Stockton is not prejudiced toward is colored people and treats them as fair as any man could treat another ANNOUNCEMENTS. Hon B Smith of Minneapolis is visiting in Kansas City His many friends are glad to see him, and he still has those happy smiles and greeting for all. Dr Edwin Roy Tenney of Kansas City announces himself a candidate for coroner, subject to the Republi can primaries. Hon. E M Stockton of Kansas City announces himself a candidate for Register of Deeds subject to the Republican primaries. Hon. Jas. S. Cummins, of Kansas City, announces himself a candidate for Sheff, subject to the Republi can primaries. VINITA. OKLA Mr. Virgie Thompson, en route for home, is visiting her parents. Rev Hawkins is in the city, having just returned from a week stay in Norfolk, Va., where he attended a M.E. General Conference. Rev Mrs Fita Scott has arrived and is doing a great work at Bethel AME church. Many members have been added and we feel indeed that the church is now full of the Holy Ghost and we know that success will follow her wherever she goes. Mrs Dr Baskett of Coffeyville, Kansas, is in the city, the guest of her parents of the Hotel Rider. A. Rider, employed by the Pullman service at Kansas City, came home for a few days on business. Mrs Berry Thompson and daughter left Sunday evening for a visit at Oswego, Kansas. Mrs Dora Blackwell was hostess of a swell four course breakfast on Sunday morning, at her home on S Adair street. Covers were laid for sixteen and Dr Mason was toast master. All present were highly delighted and felt that it was good to be there. Meets Vann and Pack, of Tahlequah, were guests in the city on last Sunday. Mrs Dora Blackwell left Monday morning for Oknulgee. Our school closed Friday afternoon with a lovely lunch and a program rendered by the children. The three teachers employed are held in high esteem by the citizens and we hope that the parents will during the vacation try to prepare to have the children ready to enter when school opens in September. A. D. Johnson and wife served a six o'clock dinner Thursday in honor of Rev. Mrs. Scott and Washington and family. Rev Mrs Scott was the guest of honor at a luncheon Saturday p.m., at the Rider Hotel. Attorney McRea is in the city on business. "Pride of the Kaw" makes the best bread. YALE, KANSAS. J H Yarbaugh has returned from Kansas City, where he has been attending M W A conference Miss L. Gilmore visited in Vale on Wednesday R F. Dewberry visited in Pittsbu g on Wednesday Mrs. Jul a Young is leaving tonight for an extended visit among her old friends in Birmingham, Ala. Mrs L. Lewis is spending a few days in Wear City this week. S. Gilmore and wife visited in Pittsburg today. Mrs F. Megee is reported no bet ter at present. Mrs L. Wells was shopping in Pittsburg Thursday. A Moore has returned to Yale. Mrs. Peterson drove over from Pittsburg accompanied by J. Smith Pittsburg accompanied by J. Smith Andrew Beard, who has been in Pennsylvania and Iowa, touring, has returned home. Mrs. Irene Galloway of Coffeyville, spent Sunday in Yale. NOWATO, OKLA. May T. Barker formerly of Perry, Okl., has been visiting a great many towns in Kansas during the past six months and has made a great many friends in his travels. He leaves Coffeyville June 7th for Independence, to attend the A M E Sunday convention, from there going to Perry, Okla., where his many friends will welcome him home. If you haven't tried "Perfection Flour," do so at once. AN IOLA PARTY. Mrs C. W. Bartlett entertained a number of young people on Saturday evening, at a social party given in honor of her sister, Miss Letha B. Morris, of Los Angeles, Cal.. who has been visiting her for the past 3 weeks. The guests were: Misses Mattle and Ardeana Ewell. Myrtle and Alice Harris, Bessie Wells, Jessica Gordon, Lucille Clayton, Edna Berry, A. B. Washington, Bertha Williams; Messrs. Lorain Walker, Roy Groomer, A. L. Hawkins, Jr., G. S Newsome, Eddie and Ester Smith, Percy Sanders, Saul Jarrett, Bruce Satfield, Hurbert Bland, Lewis Knox. Whist was the prevailing game of the evening, the prizes going to the Misses Wells and Gordon. A three course luncheon was served and at a late hour the gay assemblers departed and reported an enjoyable time, announcing Mrs. Burtlett a most delightful hostess. OSAGE CITY. The fishing party last week report a nice time. Rev C. H. Graham, the home and foreign missionary, preached in our city Monday and Tuesday nights, after which Mrs. Graham gave a short lecture which was highly appreciated ATCHISON, KANSAS. Miss Stella Roy, Hazel Dysart, and Mr. Harvey Pletcher are on the sick list this week. Earl Beck. of Topeka, Sundayed with Dr and Mrs Caldwell. S. W. Jones and wife gave a very swell reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Moley, Monday eve, at their residence, 1000 Spring St. Miss Gaynell Johnson is visiting relatives in Kansas City, Mo. David Wilson left Saturday for Seattle. Washington, after a few weeks visit in the city with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Wilson. Miss Henrietta Faulkner, of Kansas City, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas Johnson. Mr. Pyles and wife, on N. street, are the parents of a boy, born on June 1st; Dr. Hudson was attendant. Miss Ethel Penn attended on the school exercises at Savannah, Mo., and was guest of Miss A. Richards. Ralph Penn and Misses Mabel Jackson, Harriett Smith. Bloesie Harper and Lora Sullivan were the graduates from High school this year. Misses Harper, Sullivan and Jackson are attending the Institute held at Ethingham this month. The Sewing circle met with Mrs Jerry Rucker, Tuesday afternoon. Andrew Mosely spent last Saturday in Leavenworth A large crowd remember the social at True Eleven hall, given by Mr. Eli Rice on Saturday night. WEIR. KANS. The Weir sluggers went to Cherokee on the 27th ult, to play ball, the game resulting in a score of to 9 in favor of the Weir players. Dr R. S. Whittaker, of Coffeyville, was in the city on the 25th. He expects to locate in Pittsburg. Miss Ethel Moore, who has been attending at the Topeka Industrial school, returned for the summer, on the 29th. She returns in September Quite a number went to both of the graveyards on the 30th, to decorate the graves of their friends Old Glory was placed at the head and foot of the grave of one of the 250's boys by his brother, Mr W. P. Eckels, of Cherokee, Kansas. Rev J. H. Jones, of Iowa, filled the pulpit at St. Johns on Sunday. of John Rench, Tuesday, May 19. Since the mines shut down April 1st, several of the miner's wives have obtained work in Pittsburg. The Daughters, both New and Old, have bought two lots one block south of J. G. Knighting. George Jackson has enlarged his store and will put in a bigger stock of goods. Only one thing he lacks--both phones. LINCOLN, NEBR Rev Biggers returned home on Thursday from Norfolk, Va., where he attended AME Gen. Conference. Harry Woodley left for Ft.Scott, Kansas. monday night. where he will live with relatives. Harry is sick and not expected to live long. His friends made up a purse and sent him to his grandmother, his only living relative. During his illness here he was cared for by Major Moore and wife. Magnolia Court No 10, gave their public installation and drill in K of P hall monday night, quite a crowd being in attendance. John Maya of Hastings, Nebr., has the management of the cafe in the Elk's club building in this city. Drs. H. A. Longdon, Chillcothe, mo., and G. W. Allison, I. t. Scott, graduates of class '0s, of Nashville, are in the city, looking towards locatton. Ed. W. Shipman has recovered from his recent illness and returned to his work at Kotka. Last Sunday was rally day at Mt. Zion Baptist church and the sum of $34 was raised. In spite of rainy weather at night, Rev. D. Phelps preached the memorial sermon to the G A R, which attended in a large body and enjoyed the discourse. The pastor's subject was, Heroes and Heroines. Mrs William Chinn is still laid up with rheumatism. Rev Mrs Polly Stewart will be in the city until next week. All grocers sell "Perfection Fiour." The Pearl Steam The Pearl Steam Laundry Company, WALKER-ALLMON & CO., Proprietors The Biggest, Busi MO-T COMPLETE LAUNDRY Fourteen Years Experience in Work Guarantee 104 W. Eleventh St. TELEPHONE 41 W. M. 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A large number filling five large picnic wagons and headed by the Argentene concert band, drove to the cemetery where a memorial service was held. 12 flower girls scattered flowers on the graves of Mary E. Kelley. Lizzie Mayhew, ex police Rufus Balthrop and other friends. The ceremonies were very impression. The Metropolitan Hall was decorated and tables were spread to accommodate the celebraters Mrs. Nudie Tucker and committee had provided dinners for all who came. An afternoon program was rendered. Rev. G. A. Griffith, the esteemed pastor of the A. M. E. church introduced Prof. J. A. King of the Summer High School, Kansas City, Kansas, as first speaker. Prof. King delivered a stirring address. After the band had played "Star Spangled Banner," Mr. Wm. Boone; the young politica giant of Wyandotte county, spoke on the uplift of a race. Prof Archie Greggs of Western University, followed Mr. Boone. He spoke in a deep, earnest, convicting tone of "A Pure Home Life." His style was appreciated by the audience. After a band selection, Prot. P. K. Brown, principal of Bruce school arose and after making some remarks, asked the audience to stand and sing the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The young melodious tunes mingled with the stentarian voices, yet they made the welkings ring. Rev. Griffith, with years of experience, held the audience spellbound for twenty minutes with his closing remarks. A night program was rendered by the children and young ladies. 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 Auderson, 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 Wells, Mary Wells and Lawrence Wells, 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 Jenkins, Iola, Kansas. Laundry Company, west and the Best. RY IN THE SOUTHWEST the Laundry Business. All d. Phone 222 Coffeeville, Kan. Cor. East Main and Mulcolm] GRAY ng Materials. Ev- Building Line. - - KANSAS. Sick? Health Bath House Good you will get out of our mineral Water of this Health Resort Excelsior Springs, Mo. F. J. WEAVER, 1005 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo. --- GRAND MASTER COLLINS AT PITTSBURG. M. W. G. M., C. H. Collins visited Golden Gate Lodge No. 66 A. F. & A. M., of Pittsburg on Friday May 29th. He was met at the train by a committee of the brethren, driven through the main streets of the city in a well a turnout as the city aforded, thence to the home of the M. W., Jon, W. Pierce, who had in readiness all that was necessary to sustain the physical man. There was a good attendance at the Lodge, all eager to see the G. M., and listen to his address, full of instruction which was good and wholesome. He said in part: "The Negro possesses those qualifications which are most essential to the welfare of the Order, namely, industry, loyalty and cheerfulness." He spoke in highest terms of Pittsburg Lodge and its progress He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Peirce, departing Saturday evening for Cherokee, where he lectured the Lodge that night. Have you tried "Perfectien Flour?" It's the best. TULSA, OKLA. Tulea has its percentage of Negro thrift, energy and progressiveness. Prominent among the business men stands Mr. O. W. Gurley, merchant. He has a modern brick building with a comfortable hall up stairs and a dry good, grocery and meat market below, with at least a stock of $1,000. Total valuation about $12,000. He is also a prominent deacon of the Baptist church and reads the PLAINDEALER. Rev. James L. Washington and father nojourned here for a while and held a series of meetings at the Baptist church. Large and appreciative crowds were in attendance each night. They were the guests of Dr. and Mrs Prince. All countenances are sad over the removal of Dr. Prince, by the voice of the people, from here to the presidency of the Sango Baptist College in Munkogee. His reputation is that of a moral, refined, Christian gentleman and educator Mrs. Prince is likewise a power. Once tried, always used. "Perfection Flour." 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 Kanna Ave. Second and Kannan Ave. A. B. CONNER, Groceries and Meat Market. Ind. Phone 719. All Kinds of CAN GOODS. Complete Line of GROCERIES of All Kinds. Topeka, - Kansas Legal Notices Legal Notices PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas Charles F. Seitz, Plaintiff, vs. Bessie Seitz, Defendant. Bessie Seitz, the above named defendant in 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, 190s, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment entered in said court divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant. CHARLES F. SEITZ by J. R. McNARY, his Attorney. First published April 24, '0s. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Rheuma Sipes, Plaintiff, Daniel V. Sipes, Defendant No. 24930. To the above named defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said plaintiff; that the petition therein was filed on the 23rd day of April, 190s; 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, 190s, 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 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 9 in Bock 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. Attent: R. L. THOMAS, [SEAL] Clerk of the District Court, First published May 1st, 1908. NOICE. In the Probate Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the estate of Rebecca G. Hughes, deceased. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate, situated in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Rebecca G. Hughes, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to wit: Lots 487, 489, 491, 494, 495, 197 on Clay Street; Lot 343 on Kansas Avenue; Lots 517, 519, 521 on Western Avenue, in Throop's Addition; Lots 51, 53, 55 on Huntoon Street. Addition A to College Hill; 30 acres in Highland Park; 6% acres in the N. E. 1/4 of section 19, Township 11, Range 10, Shawnee County; Lots 406, 408, 410, 430, 432, 474, 436, 438, 440, 442, 444, 446 on Wayne Avenue, in Washburn Place Addition to the City of Topeka. The S. E. 1/4 to Section 11, Township S, Range 16, Jackson County, Kansas. Said petition is set for hearing on Thursday, the 25th day of June, 1903, at 10 o'clock a.m., at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order of sale. Dated this 2nd day of May, 1003. First published May 22, 1008. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. William (Quilliam, Plaintiff, 18 Josephine (Quilliam, Defendant. Josephine Quilliam, the abovemamed defendant, is hereby notified that she has been sued for a divorce in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, on the grounds of cruel treatment and gross neglect of duty, and unless she appears and answers to the petition filed by said plaintiff in said court on or before the 3rd day of July, 1908, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and judgment entered in said court divorcing the plaintiff from said defendant. WILLIAM QUILLIAM, By his attorney, W. I. JAMISON First published May 22nd, 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE No. 24,908 In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kaneas. Elmer Durbin, Plaintiff. vs Bertha Durbin, Defendant 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 abovenamed plaintiff. Elmer Durbin, whose petition in said case was filed on the 25th day of May, A. D 1908 and that unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the tenth day of July, 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 all other equitable and proper relief stated in said petition. ELMER FURRIS, Plaintiff. J. J. KING Att'y for Plff. J J KING Art'y tor Pliff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, (EAL) Clerk District Court First Published May 29th, '08 FREEMAN: MINING, MILLING AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Have you any idle dollars? 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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN --Be it known that my application is now on file in the office of the probate court of Shawnee county, Kansas, asking for a permit to sell intoxicating liquor according to law at 921 Kansas avenue, in the Third ward of the city of Topeka, Shawnee county, State of Kansas. Hearing is set for Saturday, July 11, 1908, at 10 o'clock a.m. E. S. LEE. Fire Published June 5, '08. The Coffee Cafe FOR..... Ladies and Gentlemen. ROLLINS & EGGELSTON. PROPRIFTORS, 121 S. Second St., GUTHRIE, OKLA 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, Props. LAWRENCE ADVERTISING. Byron Jones, Meat Market. Hotel and Restaurant Supplies a Specialty. 330 Massachusetts Street LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Albert McNish, (Successor to Robt. Widomain MANUFACTURER OF HIGH-GRADE CARBONATED BEVERAGES. 834 Vermont Street Phone 195. LAWRENCE, KS. W. J. 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Lincoln High school closed with Commencement Monday night May 25th with an excellent programme, most ably rendered by the pupils. While the class is small in numbers it ranks high in ability and deserves much honor. The members were: Miss Marie Andrews, valedictorian; Claude Ellison, salutorian; William McAdam; Nellee Motley. Each rendered their part without the least mistake. One of the grandest exhibits in Southwestern Missouri is opened for the careful inspection of the people of Springfield, both white and black. Indeed, it would take up no little space if we attempted to publish the opinion of many of the leading people of Springfield. But as has been stated, it is the best presented in Springfield. Among the many most perfect artists were, Ethyl Wilburn, Horace Diemer, Ernest Cobb, Mabel Bruce, Roscoe Wilke, Cleo Young, Marie Andrews and Mahala Smith. Master Ernest Clayton, age 15, won the first prize in the oratorical contest, Darwin Cooper and Roscoe Wilks, second. MabelleyChristopher first prize among the girls. All the contestants did excellently well, while Beatrice Hardy is to be specially mentioned. William Smith and wife, 1005 Sherman street, are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine tea pound boy. Mrs. Herbert Webb is enjoying a few weeks visiting old friends in Springfield after having returned from Tucson, Arizona, and Kansas City, Mo. The Ladies Musical and Literary club met at the residence of Mrs. George Abernathy, 717 Minor St., Wednesday afternoon, May 27th. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent and a fine programe was rendered. After partaking of an excellent lunch the ladies adjourned to meet next at the residence of Mrs. Jesse Chamberlain, 62s Cherry St. Mrs Aggie Grey, an old and respected citizen of Springfield, was laid peacefully to rest on Friday afternoon, May 27th, leaving a son and daughter, besides the many friends, to mourn her loss. WINFIELD, KAN The series of lectures which A. Monroe, W. M., has been giving the past six weeks closed Thursday evening. W. Johnson was the winner of the first prize and D. E. Douglas of the second, given to the one answering the most questions. Rev W. F. Wardell preached in Perry, Oklahoma, and Rev Bandy at E' Dorado, last Sunday. Mr Boyd, of Ft. Scott, is here working on the new Wells Fargo Express building. Owing to the rain there was little services at the churches Sunday eve. The Prince Hall Masonic Home committee will meet June 1, at M. & O Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, and will expect all members present. Jarice Nichols and William Faust of the Brettun Hotel, will leave on Wednesday to visit for a few days with old friends in Hutchinson. M. Keys has purchased a nice horse and buggy. Ceda Dody, of Arkansas City, spent a few days last week visiting with his sister, Mrs. Jesse Banks. Miss Hattie Lennox, of Ashton, Kansas, spent Saturday and Sunday with her cousin, Miss Jennie North. Leon L. uic, of Hutchinson, spent a few days in the city, the guest of his father. Prof J. W. Singleton, who is a teacher of all stringed instruments, recently organized a class of 10, on various instruments. The class is composed of some of the best young people of Winfield, and very fine progress is being made. The professor is an instrumentalist of whom any city should be proud. CHEROKEE. KANS. Mrs Landrus Hostin. of Fleming. was visiting in Cherokee, Tuesday. Mrs Frank Nesbitt, of Pittsburg, was visiting in town on Sunday. The same day Mrs Rachel Moore was the guest of Mrs Chas. Finney. Quite a fashionable gathering occurred at the lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brown, where a dainty two course lunch was served at 1:30 a.m. as a surprise in honor of Sir Chancellor J. E. Lewis, of Wichita. The Willing Workers met on the 28th ult at the home of Mr Brown and wife. A dainty two course lunch was served Bell Phone 201 Ind. Phone 120. 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. MILLINER ...SALE... A Hat to fit Every Head, A fit for Every Purse Mary They must go at a big sacrifice. I also have a line of trimmings that go at this Sale. HATS FROM 25c UP At Mrs. Slaughter's 431 Kas., Ave. WESTERN UN1VERS1TY The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and Westthe DEPARTMENTS:--Tneological,College,|Normal.,Sub-Normal and State Normal. 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He climbed on the press table and began to hurrah for Jeff Davis, when Conran grabbed him by his coat, jerked him down, and with the aid of another big man pushed him out of the hall bodily and put a guard on duty to see that he didn't get back. The volunteer helper had made so much fun that Maycr Crittenden went back to his own delegation in disgust. It had made a joke of the whole Negro disfranchisement matter, and when Virgil Conkling tried to save the day with a substitute, the convention laughed at him and voted down the Crittenden amendment by a large majority on a viva voce vte. None better inade than ' Pride of the Kaw" Flour. Baptist State Sunday School The seventeenth annual session of the Baptist State Sunday School convention will be held with Pleasant Green Baptist Sunday School, at Kansas City, Kas., June 24 to 25, 190s. The B.Y. P. U. Convention will hold its sessions on the 23rd and 24th. All Schools and Unions are requested to represent by messenger or letter, it is also requested that all Sunday Schools will make a special offering, for the "Home for the Aged and Infirm,' located at Lawrence Kansas, the opening of this home will take place June 26, 190s, and the convention will adjourn on the 20th to attend the opening. Messengers wishing information relative to homes during the session, will write Rev. George M'Neal, 200 Garfield Ave., Kansas City, Kas. H. J. Monroe, President; Mrs.F. B. Grant, Secretary, 1964 North Fourth St., Kansas City, Kas 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 651 902 TAYLOR STREET Quindaro, Kansas. Advantages Splendid Good Influences Informa For term offered, write to FRENCH, A. M., A. Office Bell West 1423. Residence Bell W Gem Steam M F. B. 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