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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER The Galena Meeting of the K. of P. and Court of Calanthe Promises to Be the Best Ever Held! WHITE CHRISTIANS WINK AT SOUTHERN LYNCHERS! Innocent Men and Boys are Lynched---Catholics Only White Christians to Say Cease it. There seems to be no relief for the Negro in these United States, as a glance at the trail of blood throughout the South will show. Innocent boys and men are being lynched and burned almost every week, and all on account of the officers of the law being fax in their duty. There is no use beating around the bush, if the governor of a state will do his duty by having the attorney general enter impeachment proceedings against those allowing prisoners to be taken from them, it would have a wholesome effect. A sheriff could easily arm a dozen men and stand off a thousand lawless people. That something must be done can plainly be seen by the following letter received by Bishop grant from a minister. The letter reads: Paris, Tev, Aug. 3, 1908. Rt. Rev. A. Grant, D. D., 611 Washington Ave. After my best wishes to you and yours, this leaves me and wife sick in this land of burning and lynching. There never was a time since freedom that our people were so uneasy as they are now. You may read of the disasters through the papers, but the half has never been told. Many of them have been driven from their crops and homes and nearly whipped to death. I have in my charge six old men who have been whipped nearly to death for nothing. The boy who was burnt at Greenville on the 25th, it has been proven that he was not guilty of the crime. A railroad man came to take his part, because he saw the whole affair. He was threatened to be burnt, and was driven from town. Great God! What are we to do? I pastor right near the place, and cannot stand the strain, not being use to these conditions. The Negroes should move out or defend themselves against mob violence Not a house or a shingle should be permitted to stand if the officers of the law fail in doing their duty. Where is the Christian white people of the South? Where are the ministers of the South who preach to these lynchers on the Sabbath? Are they too as heartless and cruel? Truly, either a Sampson or Goliath must appear on the scene or the Negro is forever lost. The only religious organization in the world ruled by white people to speak out against these outrages in the Catholic church through Pope Pius X at Rome. Four years ago in response to an appeal from the Western Negro Press Association the Pope wrote as follows: To Mr. Nick Chiles, President of the Western Press Association: Sir: His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore, has transmitted to me for presentation to His Holiness a copy of a resolution passed by your Western Negro Press association (August 6, 1903, at Colorado Springs, Colo., U. S. A.) and which you have forwarded, through your senior Senator, J. R. Burton, of Kansas. I have much pleasure in assuring TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 14, 1968. you that His Holiness has read the resolution with interest and sympathy, and I am commissioned to thank you and all your associates very cordially in his name. The Sovereign Pontiff is well aware that there are many Catholics among the Negroes of the United States, and this knowledge increases his interest in the welfare of your race. His Holiness, as the Vicar of Christ, extends his loving care to every race without exception, and he must necessarily use his good offices to urge all Catholics to befriend the Negroes, who are called, no less than other men, to share in all the great benefits of the Redemption. The life and example of St. Peter Claver and of so many other Catholic missionaries are there to show that this is no new conception of the Apostolate entrusted to the church of Christ. Whilst frankly admitting that crimes may often be committed by members of the Negro race, His Holiness advocates for them the justice granted to other men by the laws of the land and a treatment in keeping with the tenets of Christianity. I am confident that these sentiments are shared by the vast majority of the American people and by those who are responsible for the custody of the principles underlying the American Constitution. R CARD. MERRY DEL VAL.. March 20, 1904. Throughout the South all other white Christian bodies are silent as the grave, and their pastors are playing the part of laypentes, and on the other hand the white churches in the North wink the left eye with a nod of approval, and half condemn in a voice that cannot be heard beyond the confines of the wall where it was uttered. What ails the white man's religion any way? We believe the Catholics are true to their religion and that none of the inhuman outrages that occur in the South can be traced to their door. The National Negro Business league is to meet in Baltimore, Maryland, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 19th, 20th and 21st, 1908. The morning session of the league are to be held in Sharp street Memorial M. E. church, and the evening session in Richmond Market Armory. The Baltimore Local Negro Business League is earnestly at work preparing for the reception and entertainment of the delegates. The citizens of Baltimore, the news. papers and official representatives of the city are co-operating to make the coming meeting a success. Aside from the interesting and instructive "talks" of those on the program the following features may be noted: Druid Hill avenue, occupied almost entirely by Negroes who have bought and are buying their own homes, and the location of many successful business establishments conducted by Negroes, will be illuminated several blocks during convention week with electric streamers and a court of Honor, by the city of Baltimore, in honor of the National Negro Business League. The city has also granted the use of the Large steamer. Latrobe, for an excursion to Brown's grove [an excursion grove conducted entirely by Negroes on Negro capital] on the afternoon of August 21st. The reception in honor of the National Negro Business League by the local Negro Business league of Baltimore, assisted by the fraternal organizations of Baltimore, will be held in the Richmond Market armory [through the courtesy of Commander Wagr er of the Maryland Naval Reserves and Mayor J. Barry Mahool,] corner Fifth avenue and Howard street, Friday evening. August 21st, beginning at 10 o'clock. Numerous special social functions will also be given in honor of the National Negro Business League delegates by individual citizens of Baltimore during convention week Local Negro Business leagues are urged to begin electing their delegates at once. The names of all delegates thus selected should be forwarded to the corresponding secretary, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Mr. C. F. Adams, 934 S street, N. W. Washington, D.C., will be pleased to co operate in any way possible with city or state delegations in making transportation arrangements. Delegates intending to be present are urged to send immediate notice to Dr. L. H. Fenderson, chairman committee on accommodations, 1418 Druid Hill avenue, Baltimore, Md. The manager of the Baltimore Bargair House, the largest jobbing house in the South, has offered to furnish guides to show visiting busi men through the establishment and explain its various departments, and the method of conducting the busi ness, on Thursday afternoon, Aug ust 20th On Monday, August 24th, succeed ing the meeting of the Negro Business League, The Fredrick Douglass Memorial Home association of Washington, District of Columbia, is planning to entertain the delegates with an outing down the Potomac River at the new Washington Park An elaborate program has been ar ranged; the receipts from the outing, through the generosity of Mr. L. E. Jefferson, who owns the two finely appointed steamers that will carry the delegates and others to the park, which he also owns, will go towards the Douglass Memorial Home Fund PROF. VERNON AT WICHITA! Prof. W. T. Vernon, registrar of the United States Treasury spoke on the eve of the primaries at Wichita, and the telegraph describes it as being a tremendous success. Hundreds of people were turned away from the spacious hall which had been filled to overflowing. It was an outpouring of colored and white citizens who wished to do honor to one of the most distinguished men in the West. It was a tremendous ovation, one in which could be seen that Prof. Vernon's popularity is growing daily. There never was a time in the history of his whole career that he was held in higher esteem throughout the country than now. The West is screaming praises for him from every nook and corner. The speech was an able effort and a manly exposition of the rights of man. At Kansas City where he spoke Tuesday night he received a storming ovation. The meeting of the Knights of Pythias and Court of Calnthe at Galena from the 18th to the 21st is looked forward to as the most representative gathering in the history of these grand bodies. That the order is growing in popular favor and supplying a long telt want is manifested by the activity shown throughout the Kansas Jurisdiction Never before have the members shown such deep interest as now, and there is a rush of the best there is among the young men to become members. It is from the enthusiasms manifested by this class that has rekindled the fire of activity among the older members, and the closing of the present year's work will find the horn of plenty filled to overflowing and every body boosting and pulling for one given point—a grander and greater jurisdiction. In speaking of the magnificent achievements of the Knights of Pythias in Kansas, it would be a gross injustice should one fail to note the splendid work of Sir John E. Lewis Grand Chancellor. He is one of the best executive heads that JOHN H. ever served any organization. It is due his great ability that the lodge has reached such a high standing. He is a born leader of men, a business man and financier. We venture the assertion that Mr. Lewis has advanced the order more than any man that ever held the office of Grand Chancellor. It is earnestly hoped that he will be re-elected, as we believe it would work a hardship on the order to do otherwise. Among those who are responsible for the excellent work of the past year's work is W. W. Plumb, G. K. R S., who is a tried and true Knight and charter member of Prince Albert court. He is authority on all matters that relate to Pythianiem and wields great influence. The Grand Court of Calanthe, jurisdiction of Kansas will convene August 18-21 with Rose of Sharon court, Galena. This will be the 15th annual grand session and promises to be quite interesting and important The work during the past year, though carried on almost altogether by new hands will be shown to have been faithfully performed and the interest on the part of the members and also of those on the outside is steadily increasing. At the head of this body of estimable women is Mrs. M. Cox of Wichita, who is serving her first term as Grand Worthy Counsellor. She has shown herself capable of fulfilling the high duties of her office, and is NUMBER 33 deeply interested in the affairs of the Order, as well as in those that pertain to the women of her race. Mrs. Luella White, of Wichita is an active, business like woman, fully alive to the needs of the courts, and seems to be specially adapted to the work of G. R. D. Aside from these qualities, she possesses a kind and charitable disposition, which wins the affection an confidence of those with whom she deals. Those who know W. W. Plumb, the efficient G. K. R. S, will not be surprised when they learn of the record made by Mrs. Carrie Plumb as G. Rec. Dep, as it has often been said that the making of a smart man is a smart wife. Mrs. Plumb has been diligent in attending to her duties, and I has shown much ability. Mrs. E. L. Williams, the oldest officer, has served as G. T. E. B. for more than a dozen years. She has the confidence of all and stands high as an influential Calanthian. Miss Agnes Peraley, G. S. E. B., has been prompt in all affairs connected with her office, and equipped with a splendid education, she has carried on the work with ease, and to her credit it can be truthfully said that she has one of the best administrations this department ever had. Modest, polite and strictly business in everything she has well earned a prominent place among the leading women of the great West. NOTICE. Kansas City, Kansas, 1908. Dear Friend: Permit me to call your attention to the work that we are endeavoring to do for the glory of God and the uplift of mankind. A year ago we began the erection of the Metropolitan Baptist church edifice We have succeeded in building the basement thus far at a cost of $2,000 and at the present time not a dollar of indebtedness. The financial panic and high waters have hindered the work already for the summer. We are planning to begin work in the month of August. We are trying to arrange our financial matters so that when once started the work will continue until building is completed. Our building when completed will be the most useful and commodious from a point of service than any church building among the colored people of the West. The kindergarten, reading rooms for young men and women and the training department will be a most valuable adjunct to church work in Kansas City. We must raise $2,000 by August 23rd. During the past year many friends assisted us in carrying the work thus far. We hold their names upon the roll of honor and will add amounts as often as they donate. We are sending this letter to you feeling that you are interested in our efforts to better the condition of a people both in community and state. If you are not prepared to make us a large donation, a small contribution will be thankfully received and due credit given you upon our church records. Can it be possible for us to hear from you by August 2nd or 3rd. On these dates special services will be held and large crowds present. To read a line from you, together with your contribution will be a great incentive in arousing others to give. From August 23-30, our religious Congress and Chautauqua will be held. At this time we are hoping to have the $2,000 needed. Praying that this letter will move your sympathies toward us Remember, "Bread cast upon the waters will be gathered in any days to come." Awaiting your reply. Yours for the uplift of humanity. E. LINGTON WILSON Pastor Metropolitan Baptist church. PAOLA NEWS. The Edneation Day program was carried out to the letter at A ME church on Sunday. 1. M, Shelby, Prof G. W. Lowry, Meedames Len: ville and Amands Taylor handled the eubjects aesigaed splendidly and quite an Interest was manifested hy tLe large ateemblage. Rey, LC. R. Runyon served as an election Judge of the rd ward, at the primary. 1am alaayeglad to receive the Pratpgaren; it has all the news The Hiram Parks orchcetra made yood music at the A ME chinch on Sunday evening, The young choir under Mies Zola Lowrey, organist, is doing well, ELLSWORTH, KANS. The Salina Junebuge played the Elleworth Clippera at Ellsworth, Auguet 9th, with a score of 10 to2 in favorof Ellaworth. Batterice, Salina, Mechling, Garvin and Hill; Elleworth, Buckley and Meckling. The feature of the game was the yood hitting of Elleworth and the good wurk of Buckley in the box he allowing Salina only two hite, INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS. WEDDING BELLS, Mire Etta Teal and Mr, Richard Robinson were united in the holy vonde of matrimony at the Second Baptiet church, Thursday, August t, atr:g0. After a beautiful eolo, “Sweetheart, When you are far away,” enng by Migs Reeve Ester, of Perry, Ohla., accompanied by her sister, Miss Sarah Ester, the Wedding March was exquisitely played by Mies Johneon, of Cherry ville The bridal party entered the rostrum, which ws beautifully dec oratal with an arch of evergreen and vinew, and a large white fur rug on which they stood. Uhe bride wore a gown of white, trimmed io dainty lace, and carried in her band a boynet of white carnatione. The groom wore a full dress suit of broadcloth ; the brideamaid, Miss Erter May Harper, wae dreeved in a gown of dainty pinh; andthe Lest man, Mr, L, Creag, wore a full- dre» eujt, Daring the ceremony, Meditation wae played while Rev. Richardeon, who officiated, present edthe tine After the ceremony and congratulations all the invited guests were escorted to the home of the bride’s parents where they were weated to an elegant supper to which seventy were served. The dining room wax decorated with ferns and cut flowers, with white ribbons draped from the four cor — nere of the room and tied in the center witha white bow Many excellent and valuable presents were received. After the supper the hap= py couple went to their beautiful home on South 19th street, where to theit ewrptive, a party of girls and Dboys had seated themselves and were quietly awaiting the bride and groom = The out of town gneate were, Mire, Fiz and daughter of Coffeyville, Mixves Sophia Fine of Plcasinton, Johneun of Cherryville and Veew aud Sarah Eeter of Pere ry, Okla, = Mike Teal .w a daughter of the imini-ter of the Baptist church aud Mr, Robinson i a faithful church worker, Botb were reared in our midet and are higtily *poken of by all, May all their future he Might and hopeful. Aliew Sophia Fine of Pleasanton, Hyent iva week» here visiting with friends, leaving for Coffeyville on Hunday, | Afience Sarah and Beesie Kxter, of Perry, Okla., are bere visiting fora}, few accke with Rev Teal and wife,| and Mrshiw and wife. | Maron Clark in on the sick list}: putwe Lope fora specdy recovery, Rev Kidd preached the smiesion-!, : e g 3 Zz 2 6 ce! & & Ee Bs ef es @, 3 ? Zz <= Biows ~ Be ~3 o : fom 2 SRE ow $° e § S p B a © S ns OO 2 8 s Ao . ace x ary sermon at the Baptist church, many attending. The young people aie contem plating giving a muetcal concert in the near future. Ri. L. Goeset and wife have re- turned trom Fort Scott.{where they sttended conference. HIGGINSVILLE, MO. Rev Taylor was in Sedalia Ise week, Prof. G. A. Gregg, of Quindaro, paesed through the city last week, enroute to Marshall, Mo, Misa Emma Garner arrived here Sunday morning from Oklahoma City, to visit her sister, Mra. Dyer, and other relatives, Prof, C. C, Hubbard, of Selalia, changed care here Saturday morn ing, en route to Glasgow. G. W. Hubbard and wife of Kan: sau City Kaneas, in pagsing through from their trip to Sedalia, stopped over here Saturday and Sunday, to visit some relatives. Richard V. Atkinx, of Kansas City, was here, vie.ting on the ith and Oth insis, Mrs George F, Perry ana daugh- ter, of (iuthrie, Okla., are here, visiting friends and relatives LINCOLN NEBR. Miss Scella Coil left for Denver lant week, where she will week for health. She was accompanied by Mre Mace Todd, J. W. Bowman and wife, of Chi- cao, are here, stopping with J, W. Cooley and wife. Burt White and wife are sojourns ing in Chicago, Ile, this week, | V. H. Gipeon is reported sick | Charles Jacheon died lat Satur- day, at hisJhome 2426 J. street, of heart failure. The funeral was held in Mt Zion Baptist church, Monday atz:30pim. Rev D, Phelps offici- ated, axeinted by other divines, He leaves a wife, daughter, sister and frienda to mourn his Joss, The tlo- ral offerings were abundant, Mra, Hattie Burch, sieter of the de- ceaned, of Atchison, and Ben C, Jackson, a cousin, of Atchison, were in attendance at the funeral, A. v.. Williame returned home on Saturday from his Western trip. LINCOLN INSTITUTE, Mre Pres. Allen, and baby Julia Elizabeth, are epending a while in Macon, Ga, her former home, School ofcn# September firet ayd Pres, Allen and becretary Weet are sending out the new catalogues at the rate of twenty-five a day, Lincoln Institute 1 without ques tion the beat equipped «choo! in the Went for the education of Negroes, and one of the very bert in the whole country, Miss Sarah E, Potts, 23 graduate of Pratt Institute, Brooklya, N.Y. is the new teacher of domestic ecis ence. Three additions were made to the hterary faculty. ‘Lhe course of etudy haw been ex! tended for the normal department. Graduates of the Lincoln High in Kaneas City, and Sumner High in St. Louis, ought to be able to tine in two or three years. We havea full college course leading to the degree of 13. A., for those who do not care to take the normal course, Oar graduates receive cred:t in high grade eolleges for work doze here. | Summer echtol cl ees this week, with fifty six enrolled. Teachers came from TLouisiana, Texas and Arkaneas. Those who ecapect to attend will please apply early for rooms, They are often preempted, LAWRENCE, KANSAS, Wednesday wae a day of intercet to many Lawrence people because of ite historical signiticance, George W. Walker, truc to his utenge love of home, came to Laws rence and Lie mother, to spend his thinty-eivth birthday. Mre, Myers threw open the doore of their elegant new home to wel- come a few guests to the birthday festal board. Jobn Wright aud wife, Dr. Lee, Mra Langeton and J. Mord Allen, the poet, were the yuesta from Topeka, The added delight of their appearance was their overland trip in Dr. Lee's ele= gaunt new automobile. Among tne gueste of the city were Misses Lil- han Burne, Mattie Miller, Inez Smith, Dr A. R, Eagleson and wife and Theo, Copeland. The evening wae one of artistic and literary pleaeure, Mra Wright suny several beautiful ballads in her own incom: parably graceful and charming man ner. J. Mord Allen recited 3 num- ber of his poeme as only the author could, giving a particularly happy rendition of the selection, ‘‘Shine on MisterSun, Shine on.” Mr. Walker gave seversl of hia creas tions, among them, 'Bon Bon, Buddy,’’ wich was particularly touching to those present owing to ite personal origin inthe pet name given him by his grandmother. The man,as an artist, was truly depicted | in thix home gathering. ‘The sim- plicity, the faithfulness of portray» al, above all the naturalness of the man, told as nothing else could the why the fame of Walker, Walker the artiat, Walker the imino, are one and the same. He lives in his char: acters, rather they live in him, and these elements make the true artist. Mrs Myers received in an imported gown, decollete, lavender, trimmed in real lace. The dining :00m was tich ina profusion of cut fowers lending sweetness and lovelincee to the svene, The repast was served in coureer, trtistic, dainty and moxt enjoyable, All took their departure grateful to the host aud hostess for the persons sl touch, the artistic achievements ind the enjoyment of the happy day upent in the life of an artist on +0 suepi.ious an occasion a8 hie births jay. A DRAWING EUSINESS The most complete stock Grocer- ericr and Giner | Merchandis« oat the very lowcet prices at B. J. NELLE’S 1810 South Walnut Street. | Hell Phone pout Jud, Mhone vot, Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining I bysktan of the nights and Ladtes of Protections bh tl 11 H GP Comonand private dneaws & Ofico and Mesklence: $27 Wadisun pireet, TOPFKA, KA onice outs] oe, W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. ‘Witt 404 Y arsas Avenber Jrdependent Phone 916, TOPEKA, Kas, | Proclamation from the Grand East OF THE M. W. Princs Hall Grand Lsdge A. F. & A. M. KANSAS. 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A bandenmely illustrated weebly Toreset cits culation cf any ecientibe journal, “Jers. #3 a yeart four months, @L Suid by ail newedeslers, MUNK & (0, 3818ronewar, New York Brauch Omce, €26 F &t, Waabingiou, D.C. action of such business as may come before it tor the good of of the Craft. The Grand Session will be continued on the 27th and 28th. Delegates are requested to be on hand promptly, prepared to do work. Tbe Grand Lodge will open promptly at ro u’clock a, m. Done by order of Prince Hall Grand Lodge. C. H. M. Cottins, G. M,, Frep. M. Stonz, G. S. | Reailence 520 Muntor Ind Phonc#774 L. M. PENWELL, Undertaker and Embalmer, 511 Quincy Et, Opon day and night Both Phones 192. NT WANTED—A first-class cook for Lincoln Institute. None but women of good moral character need apply, Write to President B, F. Allen, Lin- Coln Jestitute, Jetterson City, Mo. LAWRENCE, KANSAS, £00 stewaruess uaa veo} Luke A. M. BE. Church met with Mrs. J. M. Brown last Monday afternoon, Mrs. Zenobia Carter ia visiting relatives in Tonganoxte this week. Prof, A. Brown of Leavenworth visited Lawrence last week. Mies Agnea Iiley, of Holton, Kan., who is hore taking 2 apecial course at Kansas University, has been ynite ill this week. Mrs. Charles Walker has gone to Denver to spend the summer, Mre, Lucy McBrown and daugh- ter, Mrs. Mariah Ifenvon and daugh ter,Mre, Je A, Gregg, Mrs, Ells Barker and Miss Lydia Bird left August 5th for Denver and Colo- rado Springs, where they will spend the remainder of the eummer, The Mieses Mary and Paralee Lucag, who have been teaching in Oklahoma, are home to spend the remainder of the vacation, Weare pleased to see them. “Miss Lucretia Crouch left thie week for Ioia to visit Mra, Sey- mour, her aunt. Mra, W. ©. Brown and Mies Be- atrice Hoyt went to Garnett this week. Mr. Brown will join them Saturday and they will return with him, after spending a few days with Mre. Brown’s parents. Mr, Joshua Hamilton, on Penr- aylvania St., is still seriously ill, Mise Jennie Moore went to Inde- pendence, Kansas, Saturday in the intereat of a new Chapter. Mr. Robert Keith, of Topeka, visited Mr, J. B, Moore and Mr. Gieen Keith last week, Mien Sallie Sheppard of Colorado Springe, has returned after visiting friends in Lawrence. Dr. J. J, Kenner who bas been in Chicago the past four weehs st- tending a course of Lectures, re- turned Saturday accompanied by his mother. He visited St, Louse Iie old home, where his many friends gave him a royal welcome. Mrs. Sarab Todd hae returned from visiting friends in Topeha, and her daughter in Kansas City Mo. Sunday was quarterly mectiry at st. Luke A, M. E, Church. Pre: siding Elder Hl. W. King preached two stirring wermone, Rev. Chria tlan of North Lawrence, preached the sacramental vermon, which was full of good things and there was much shouting and praising the Lord. We have good reports ix all departments of the church, Mr. Henry Fuel is yet quite sick at his home in this city. He wa kindly remembered last week by the Allen Chrietian Endeavor ol 8t. John Church, Topeha, of whict he 1a treasurer. The Endeavor’ greetings and tokens of reapce were borne by Miss Lillian Jeltz, : very esteemable young lady, = Th pleasant worde of sympathy, flora and monetary offerings were very consoling and received with th Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic Shampuo Hair Driers, which are advertised elsewhere in this paper. It is the best article in the comb line that has ever come to our notice. It Joes double servico—a comb and curling iron all in one They are made from the best material, highly finished and will last a life time. she has them on_ exhibition at Tite PLAINDEALER office. Ladies, call and examine them, —_—_———- NOTICE Miss Anna E, Smith, 430 Wash- ington Avenue, Kansae City, Kare, who recently graduated from West: ern University in dress making, millinery and domestic science, is open for engagements. Parties in need of competent persous in either one of the above branches will write this young lady, who is eeching employment and comes well recom~ mended to carry out either of the above to a successful completion. —— LINCOLN, NEBR. Bishop Abram Grant, of Kansas City, arrived in the city last Satur- day and on Sunday delivered two noble discourses at the A. M. E, church, and one to the Sabbath School, at allof which large audi ences greeted him, On Monday night the bishop delivered a lecture in K of P. hall, following a musi- eat program, Ilis subject was, “The Largest Room in the World” and there was much applause when he declared that that room was the “Room for Improvement”, and explained the fundamental princi- ples which go to make up the room. ‘He epoke for about an hour and was frequently applauded. Ie left on the night train for Kansas City to fill an ‘important engagement on the following day. Henry Brown of Denver, was in the city this week, shaking hands with friends, Mre Carrie Carr ienny returned from a visit in Atchison, Sunday. Mrs, J. W. Bedell is able to be out again. While in the city much hospitali- ty was shown Bishop Grant, a9 he was entertained by many. Mrs Major Moore returned from her visit with her mother and sister in Atchison. SPRINGFIELD, MO. William Bruce, wife and daugh- ters, Edith and Mable, have return- ed from their anuual visity. ‘They had a most pleasant stay in Cover- ton, Ky., and Cincinnati, 0. Visitors in the city are Mra Mag- gie Gilmore, of Mount Vernon, Mo., who is visiting her mother, sister and friends; Miss Sadie Mall, of Denver, Colo., who spent a weck in St. Louie with Mra Odeasa Cobbe and will epend the remainder of the summer with her aunt, Mrs Archie Ball, Miss Juanita Abernathy, of Kansas City, will xpend the reet of the summer with her aunt, Mrs, Fannie Adams, Mater Hurley Diemer hae re- ‘turned frum ‘Texas, where he had WHEN IN BOLEY ~nmn~ Don’t torget to stop at The Commercial Hotel, Where you will find Firet Coans AccomMMOpATIONS Everything Firat Class and Up to: Date. Mre. F, B, Berryand, Daurhters, Props. Swellest Jewelry Store in Tows @ e Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass aad Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. SS — ————____s Quindaro, Kansas. The Great Educaional Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS!--Theologict,{College, (Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Leading and Best Industrial School of rhe west courses Advantages Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, 4 suipMorsanal tna Ciastramantal and Vocal), G A anes = ations ee Climate including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing BOOM FORUENCES ANG: DROTOURH AeRCHEES Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing Tea Boakstlindiuy, Susiness Course, Stenography Information and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dreesmaking and . Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming aud For terms, prices and ali indacemenzs Gardening. offered, write to SHELTON FRENCH.A.M.,Acting Pres. 1 «ones: Office BellyWeet 1423, Residence Bell West 15 ‘been for some time with his aunt, ‘Mra Emma Phoenix, 1, GC. Edmonson and wife have returned froma delightful trip to St. Joseph, #he visiting friends and he attending lodge. Mr Hayaood and wife were dis- appointed in not making their trip ‘to St.Joseph, but will soon start oo an eatended trip. Migs Della Thompson returned to St. Lonia after an eatended virit with her cousin, and her aunt, Mre. Ada Stepheneon. 9 Mrs H. Forte of Topeha, Kansas, ig visiting ber sister, Mra, A, G. Campbell and many friends, who are pleased to have her spend some time with them dhe has made Tou peka Ler home for the past two years but her future home will be in Seattle, Waeh. Mr Forte ia now at Seattle, where she will eoon join him, Mise Lucy Williams was Grand Reprosentative of the Pythagoraa Court, of thie city, and atteaded the Grand Court of Calanthe, which was held its Grand Session in Se- dalia, Mre. Dr. C. W. Scales ix epends ing a pleasant time with her moth- er and sister, in Kanaas City, Kas. WALE, KANSAS. Things picked up on election day and we had quite a balloting. Mis Minnie Moore left for Tope- ka on the 4th, to visit her couem, Miss Ollie Simmons. John Johnson strived from — of- feyville to take his old position in the mine. Rev J. Hudson will preach at the Baptist church on the ‘th. Rev. A, J. Walker preached an able eermon at ‘he Baptiat church, lon Wedneaday night. he Home and foreign Mission society wilt give a graud entertain- iment on Saturday night at the resi- dence of Mrs @, W. White. The winning streak of the Cher- okee Union ball team wae broken by the Yale Hornete, by a score of ntod, The Hornets will play the Colambus Crooks neat Sunday, for apurac of #15 and all gate receipts, We had 3 nice rain and all of the farmers are rejoicing. Mra, (1, White is contemplating a short trip. C, Moriow and wife, of Curran- ville, were visiting hero this week, We have secured applications for teachers. Partice deviring well qualified teachers, address Pgaine DEALER. Gem Steam Laundry, F. B. SIMMS, Proprietor BEST WORK IN THE CITY. No Cheap Help—No Cut Rate. ‘Phone 798 _ - = 31 INR TH‘ ANSAS AVE. 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CO 112 East Seventh Street BELL PHONE 1060 ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH NICK CHILD, Editor ADOLPH HORIDIN, Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year by mail. ... ... ... ... $1.50 Two Months by mail ... ... ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... ... ... $0 Entered at the Postoffice at Toeks as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 1908. THAT LIVERY That mistatement of facts by white newspapers regarding Negroes works a hardship on the race is evidenced daily. Monday, the Topeka Capital printed a story saying that two Negroes after using a rig that belong to Stamey, a liveryman on Tenth and Topeka Ave., the Negroes refused to pay their bill and made an attack on Stamey with a knife. The liveryman secured a gun and took several shots at the men as they fled from the barn. The facts in the case are grossly misrepresented, and the decent, respectable colored person who wants to hire a rig at other stables must suffer for such glaring errors. The truth is no Negro had used one of Stamey's rigs. The fight was the outgrowth of a crap game which has been conducted in this resort nearly every Sunday. A reputable white business man in that vicinity says it has been a regular hang out on Sundays for the lower element of both races, and that craps was the attraction. It is a pity that this outfit escaped the eagle eye of Chief Eaton. Another thing, if the statement in the Capital is true, the men are still in the city and Mr. Stamey should have them placed under arrest. The fight Sunday has accomplished one good thing at least. It has put a stop to the Sunday crap game in this resort, which will relieve the people of that vicinity of a very undesirable bunch. Dodd Gaston says that Stamey needs a "range finder," but the fellows in the game seemed to think he needs "square craps." THE CAMPAIGN HANDSHAKE Since the primaries have decided who shall make the race for the several offices the colored brother will have a little relief from the monotony of handshaking and listening to the tales of affection for the Negro by an army of hypocritical white men. It is really laughable to hear a white man telling some Negro of the many things he has done for the race. If too young to have served in the army, and his father was either a coward or too busy selling Negroes to enlist, he promptly rushes forward his old grandfather, and proceeds to enslave and emancipate his black listner right on the spot Of course the cordial handshake and pleasant nod of the head is still in evidence, but is only used by the "chosen descpiples" Some of the fellows who three weeks ago yelled "Hello Bill" at a Negro five blocks away would not see Bill were he to fall and break a leg in front of their very eyes. Bill however, will be glad when the polls close in November so that he will be wholly relieved of the smiles and handshakes of the long-faced, deseitful, hypocritical white man. BRYAN AND BRISTOW. The Kansas City Journal of Tuesday views Bristow from the same standpoint as does every sane man in Kansas. As we have stated before, the state will sufer severely for this blunder. Bristow has hung around Washington before and was looked upon with such disfavor that the President was forced to oust him from the position of third assistant postmaster general. He was a fuss maker and peace disturber during his entire term of office. The Journal sizes Bristow up as follows. "It is fortunate for Mr. Taft that the Republican label goes a long way with Republican voters in Kansas, otherwise that state might not show up in the Republican column in November. Joseph L. Bristow has been nominated in the Republican primaries for United States senator on a platform that William J. Bryan could indorse heartily and enthusiastically. In fact, Mr. Bryan has often spoken approvingly of the author and leading champion of the Bristow platform, Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin. "There is no Republicanism in what Bristow is preaching as his political faith; it is Populism, La Follocttism, Bryanism. No statesman of national prominence who speaks for the Republican party indores it Mr. Taft does not. Mr. Roosevelt does not. Mr. Root does not. Mr. Knox does not. Mr. Cannon does not. No representative Republican Statesman in good standing has any use for LaFollette, and consequently none can have any use for Bristow. "It is difficult to see how any Kansas voter can go to the polls this fall and vote for Bristow and against Bryan on principle. It would be gross inconsistency. But one will wear the Republican label and the other the Democratic label, although both are Populists and the Kansas Republicans will vote the Republican label. That is the presumption. They will vote for Taft and sanity and for Bristow and Bryanism, all in the same ballot. If the Republican label does not have this binding effect, then goodbye Kansas; like the washed now that returns to her wallow in the mire, it will go back to Populism and chaos." PROI. VERNON was greeted in Wichita on the 3rd inst., by one of the largest and most appreciative audiences that ever assembled in that city. The Topeka knockers only served to advertise the meeting more thoroughly. NEXT month the public schools will open throughout the state and it is the duty of parents to begin looking out for their children. See that they start with the term and are kept going till the close A few days ago at Baton Rouge, La., so the telegraph tells: a $2,000 fine was imposed on the Saint Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern railroad by District Judge Brunot for failure to provide Negro passengers accommodations as good as those furnished white passengers. The matter was carried to court by the state railroad commission to sustain its ruling that equal accommodations must be furnished both races. .Men Wanted. Quarry Men and Ware house Men. Good wages, steady employment. Apply at the works in Iola. Do not write. ```markdown ``` THE Negroes of Wyandotte county nominated Senator Getty for a second term at the recent primary. Wonder on whom will the Topeka "gang" shift the blame for Kansas City's Jim Crow High school' This transaction does not look very much like Prof. Vernon is in any way responsible for the bill as was once charged by the four or five Topeka Negroes. To a man up a tree, it looks as though the colored people of Kansas City are demanding what they want and getting it. They could have defeated Mr. Getty very easily. --- So new men have $3,713 to chance on making a campaign that the privilege will be limited to a select few. Unless backed by rich friends, the new primary law eliminates the poor man from running for a state office. It sounds good to a man when told that everybody is a delegate to the new fangled convention, but when it comes to making the race for office, "everybody" is forced to step aside and watch the performance of the very few who have been so fortunate as to amass a comfortable amount of this world's goods. We thought at one time that we liked the primary system, but since it shuts out the poor man, we, along with many others prefer the old way. INASMUCH as Mr. Bryan seems seriously to think he ought to have the Negro vote in this campaign, why would it not be pertinent for those whose votes he thus claims to ask him a few questions, and for Mr. Bryan to answer these questions publicly? Suppose he be asked to take the country into his confidence and let everybody know what he thinks of the legislation in the South by which the Negroes in that part of the country are practically excluded from the polls what he thinks of the Brownsville incident and whether as president he would restore the discharged soldiers to the army, and whether he believes in the recognition of the Negroes in federal appointments. Mr. Bryan is asking for the Negro vote on the assumption that his attitude on these three matters is more satisfactory than that of his Republican opponent. How will the country know what his attitude is unless he makes a public statement.—Congressman Scott in his Iola Register. You can make Money by investing in a few Shares of Black Diamond Development Co's., Stock The Board of Directors of this COMPANY is now offering a few shares of this prized STOCK to the PUBLIC for the purpose of hastening their development. THIS stock has now, a daily INCOME. THIS STOCK has been held in the Treasury as a prize by its DIRECTORS for future developments. and NOW the BOARD of DIRECTORS has deemed it wise to open up its treasury and offer 30,000 shares of stock to the public, which stock you may consider yourself very fortunate to have this opportunity to purchase, as the treasury has been closed for 8 months. THIS small number of shares is now put on the market for the purpose of increasing our developments and also to hasten our DIVIDEND period. Every Share is fully Paid and Non-Assessable. SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. L. L. JONES, Vice-President B. D. 2510 State Street, Chicago GENTLEMEN: I enclose herewith... shares of Black Diamond Development Par Value $1.00 each, fully paid and personal liability. Name... Address... An Opportunity See TAYLOR & For Real Estate, L. Insura They have $100,000 worth can be bought on easy terms in all parts of the city,租 to $8,000 Also farms in If you have a small amount be quickly and comfortably I enclose herewith.....dollars for 50 or..... shares of Black Diamond Development Co., Stock at 50c per share, Par Value $1.00 each, fully paid and non-assessable and carry no personal liability. Name...... Address..... Insurance. They have $100,000 worth of property listed, which can be bought on easy terms. They have property in all parts of the city, ranging in value from $600 to $8,000. Also farms in large and small tracts. If you have a small amount of money and desire to be quickly and comfortably located, see them at 115 W. Fifth St., Tope a, Ka IF YOU WANT Employment, See MRS. ELLA STOVALL 610 Minnesota Ave. Who is in communication with the very best people who seeks good help. All Stock Parkicipates Alie.7 This 30,000 shares is to be sold at 50c per share. It is Rightly worth 75c per share, as we have at the present time, 10 splendid gas wells and 630 acres of territory that we are developing. We have a CASH Market for All of our gas. This STOCK is sold in lots, ranging from 50 shares up to 5000 with a discount of 20 per cent for all cash payments of $50.00 and over, payable in stock; and will allow 10 per cent discount for all cash payments less than $50.00, payable in stock. NOW if you want to make a good Investment, do not fail to get in your subscription for some of this stock, as we pay dividends at par, which is $1 oo per share. So you can see that this would be a Great Money Maker for you in a very short while. Coupon and mail to D. D. Co., Chicago, Illinois, dollars for 50 or Amount Co.'s, Stock at 50c per share, and non-assessable and carry no per y of Your Life! CUNNINGHAM, Loans, Rentals and Insurance. Each of property listed, which forms. They have property charging in value from $600 large and small tracts. Amount of money and desire to located, see them at Tope a, Kansas. The Coffee Cafe FOR Ladies and Gentlemen. ROLLINS & EGGELSTON, PROPRIETORS. 121 S. Second St., GUTHRIE, OKLA CITY LOCALS. In looking up news items were surprised to find that our people did notice the excellent opportunity to make money. The "H H" club declared a dividend on April roth. One boy who was bright enough to look after the matter, cashed in his cards at $2 73 each. Through the negligence or oversight of some people who might have taken his place in the dividends they neglected and lost that excellent opportunity. Every 48-lb sack of flour contains a card. Each of these cards is worth five cents in the purchase from the Topeka Milling Co. of one Universal Bread Kneader. 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. A contest is now on which expires November 30th. A similar contest expired April 2nd, 190S, and some some of the cards in that contest were actually worth $2.72 each. It will pay you to sit up and take notice. Mrs. N. Chiles is numbered among the sick this week. "Pride of the Kaw" Flour, none better made. John Sawyer is seriously ill at his home on Fillmore street. Ivan Alexander has returned from a visit with relatives in Kansas City. "Pride of the Kaw" makes the best bread. Mrs. Fannie Williams spent a few days in Kansas City last week with her daughter. Miss Maud Turner of Kansas City, Kan. was the guest of Miss Eva McAdoo over Sunday. --- Mrs Ella Cornish and sister, Mrs. Rosa Lewis, visited with their parents a few days last weeks. Misses Minnie and Ellen Page left this week for Omaha to visit their sister, Mrs. John Pegg. Mr. Anderson Baugh of Dover, Okla., formerly a resident of this city, is visiting old friends this week. Misses Ethel and Julia Jones of Atchison were guests Sunday of Miss Bertha Washington, 426 Fillmore. A. J. S. Vaughn, who had been visiting his parents in this city left one day last week for Prescott, Ariz Mrs. Addie Reeves Stafford of Michigan, formerly of this city, is the guest of Mrs. Robert Buckner. Miss Eudora McClelland, who is visiting in the city, is assisting Thin PLAINFALLER bookkeeper during a rush, Mrs. Madge Clay and daughter, Stella, spent a few days in the city this week visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Charles W. Porter and Mrs. Llla Taylor of Atchison spent Tuesday in Topeka visiting Mrs Florence Peaches. Mrs Ida H. Thompson and Mrs, W. M. Smith returned from Kansas City, where they have been visiting relatives and friends. All are invited to attend Trustees' rally on the fifth Sunday in August at St. Mark A. M. L. church. Come and lend us a helping hand, Miss Belle Wyatt has returned from her home in Oklahoma, where she went to be at the bedside of her father, who was seriously ill. A GOOD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Mr. L. H. Slaughter announces that her magnificent stock of millinery goods, fixtures, etc., are for sale just as they stand, and must be sold within the next thirty days. It is a well established business and during the three years it has been in existence, it has been financially M. all the necessary equipment that goes to main store. This outfit will be sold at a big sale prominent people in attendance on the Nation about a year ago that this was the best equi they had ever gazed upon. Mrs. Slaughto to parties who mean business. Call on or Avenue. all the necessary equipment that goes to make up a first-class millinery store. This outfit will be sold at a big sacrifice. It was said by many prominent people in attendance on the National Negro Business League about a year ago that this was the best equipped colored millinery store they had ever gazed upon. Mrs. Slaughter will make surprising terms to parties who mean business. Call on or address her at 431 Kansas Avenue. Denver, Colorado Spriags, H $17.5 Santa Fe On Sale Daily. Good U Stop-Over Both Going a T. L. KI BUY YOUR Coal, Feed, Ha OF JAS. C, SHIM Denver, Colorado Spriags, Publo & Return, $17.50 Santa Fe On Sale Daily. Good Unti Oct. 31st Stop-Over Both Going and Coming. T. L. KING, Agent, Topeka, Kansas. BUY YOUR Coal, Feed, Hay, Etc., OF JAS. C, SHIMER, MHS. L. H. SLAUGHTER. Miss Claudetta Jackson returned Sunday from Columbus, where she had been visiting her brother, Prof. William Jackson, and family. --- WANTED-A teacher at Boynton, Okla. A man preferred, but a lady of 35 or 40 years may apply. Write to A. J. Alston, Boynton, Okla. A post card from Geo. Oliver, sent from Boston, says he is having the time of his life. He is en route to Montreal, Canada, making the trip in a large automobile. Misses Emmeline Cooper and Hazel Langston have returned home after a three weeks' visit with the former's aunt. They report having spent a very delightful time, Mesdames M. E. Langston, Mary Smith, Laura Adams and Dr. W. E. Jackson are among the number that attended the Eastern Star Grand Chapter in Lawrence this week. Both Phones 475 and otherwise a gratifying success. "I am going to remove from the city," said Mrs. Slaughter, "why I am offering my business for sale." Here is a splendid opportunity for some enterprising lady, and if she feels the undertaking too big to tackle alone, organize a company of three or four women and keep this much needed concern in our midst. The hard struggle is over, Mrs. Slaughter having laid the foundation for a prosperous business, and people on all sides are urging her to remain in Tampa. She has one of the finest stocks in the city and to make up a first class millinery a big sacrifice. It was said by many the National Negro Business League best equipped colored millinery store Slaughter will make surprising terms ill on or address her at 431 Kansas Mrs. S. A. Owens left last Thursday for an extended visit with relatives and friends in Pittsburg and Philadelphia, Pa., thence to Richmond and other cities in Virginia. WANTED-A first-class cook for Lincoln Institute. None but women of good moral character need apply. Write to President B. F. Allen, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo There will be a grand musical program given at St. Mark A. M, E. church Thursday evening, August 20th, by the stewardesses. All are cordially invited to come and bring a friend Mrs. J. E. Hereford was elected grand matron of the Eastern Star at the grand lodge held at Hannibal, Ms. last week. Dr. M. O. Ricketts was elected grand master of the Missouri juris.lictiion. William Vaughn, W. T. Mcknight, Ed Harlan and Nick Chiles are in attendance on the Grand Lodge of ags, Publo & Return, Elks, now in session at St. Louis. They say they are going to capture the next meeting for Topeka. Mrs. Maude Knott departed Tuesday evening for Helena, Mont, where she will join her husband. She was accompanied by Mrs. Geo. Lee of that city, who had been visiting her son, George Lee. Miss Lulu Blackwell has returned from the South, where she spent five weeks visiting friends and relatives, and reports a good time. She will leave Tuesday evening for Colorado Springs to spend the winter. Mrs. Ida Briggs Tutt of Hennessey, Past Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Oklahoma, spent several days visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. L Young. While in the city she made this office a pleas ant call. The Smoky Hill Baptist Association held its district convention at Manhattan last week. Rev. Cox was re-elected moderator This is one of the best associations in Kansas or the West, and the attendance this year was very large. --- Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Randolph of Ellsworth spent several days in the city this week en route home from a visit to Excelsior Springs, Mo. While here they were the guests of Mrs Maggie Adams, and also made this office an agreeable call. The Metropolitan Baptist church, Ninth and Washington streets, Kansas City, will hold a Chautauqua August 23-31. This affair will be a great gathering of distinguished men of the race, such as farmers, lawyers, doctors, ministers and merchants. Miss Ida May Gayden, a new comer, made her introduction to this world on Sunday night. July 27th. Street Commissioner Patterson of Kansas City, as well as her parents, Mr. and Mrs A. B. Gayden, are the happiest people in Kansas. Persons wishing to buy a firstclass restaurant in Kansas City, Kansas, and one that is making money, write Mrs, A J Seymour, 709 Wyandotte street. Price, $150. Rent for $25 per month. Has good first class trade. If buyer is not satisfied after a trial, will buy it back at same price. Mrs. R. McAdon and daughter, Eva, entertained about forty guests Friday afternoon at their residence, 1012 Grand avenue, in honor of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Jack Johnson, who left Saturday to join her husband in Minnapolis, Minn. The visitors included Mrs J T. Johnson of Carbondale, Mrs. Lela Mimms of Oklahoma and Miss Ella Murrell of Salina. Sunday was a gala day at 13 Street church The people came with well filled baskets, as requested by the pastor. It will be a day long remembered. Everybody seemed happy and cheerful The morning service was well attended, afternoon service also. Collection for the day was $26 10. The church seems well pleased with their new pastor, believing him to be a man for union and love and for the uplift of his race. Mrs. Fielding Webb and Mrs. Bright of Leavenworth spent a few days in the city this week en route home from Pacen, Okla, where they attended the grand lodge of the Daughters of Bethel. They report the colored people in that section doing well Their meetings were held in the country for the first time since the organization of the order, and wrought much benefit. Mrs. Webb, during her stay here, was the guest of Mrs. N. Chiles. Mr. John Patterson of Chicago, Ill., formerly of this city, is visiting relatives and friends in Topeka. We are pleased to report that our esteemed fellow townsman, Jack Brown, who underwent an operation several weeks ago, is able to circulate among his friends. We met him at the Santa Fe depot a few days ago, which means that he will be "out on his run" in a short time. Mr. Brown has been on one private car for more than twenty years, and stands well with the officials of the Santa Fe. Prof. George W. Jackson wants twenty boys ranging from twelve to eighteen years to be used as recruits for his Twenty-third Regiment band. Must be boys of good nabits and character. This is an excellent opportunity for boys with musical aspirations, as Prof. Jackson is one of the best band masters in the business. If there is any "play" in a person, Jackson can find it. Boys, call and see the Professor, and get in early. A B Henry and Mr Dixon, in charge of private car No. 1, passed through Topeka last Thursday en route to Chicago. They had just returned from a trip to Vancouver, B C, and report having seen lots of country and a royal time They spent several days in Helena, Mont., where they were royally treated by Hon. J. B. Bass, Vernon Gray, Neal Caldwell, Joe Brown, Joe Smith and "Kid" Knott, Messrs. Henry and Dixon are two of the best private car men in the service, highly cultured, and make friends everywhere. They will take Topeka by storm in a few days. Prof. Albert Ross of Western University spent Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Topeka endeavoring to increase the Topeka attendance for the next school year. He and his family have recently returned from a three weeks work and visit in the larger cities of Colorado, where he reports great success from his efforts On Sunday Prof. Ross addressed the congregations at St. John A. M E. church the Y. M. C. A., Central Baptist church in North Topeka and C. M. E church in South Topeka. At Quindaro this summer a large and commodious boys' trades building with complete modern machinery and several additional trades and now teachers have been added. The old departments have been strengthened and improved, and from facts and figures at hand he predicts that the coming school year will be the biggest and most prosperous in the history of the institution. A line from our esteemed friend Dr. A. R. Eagleson says that he is now comfortably located in his modern dental parlors at Guthrie, Okla., where he has thrown out his shingle for business. Dr. Eagleson is an old Topeka boy, having lived in Kansas all his life. He is a young man of exceptional ability, steady and strictly reliable, is what is said of him by all of his friends and acquaintances. Dr. Eagleson is a valuable citizen to any community, and as a dentist his crafty hand and superior knowledge of the profession will soon speak louder and be more far-reaching than all we can say. His wife is one of the finest educated women in the West. She is the soul of culture and refinement, and her generous heart is wrapped in the work of and ing and assisting the less fortunate members of the race. We like Mrs. Eagleson, and admire the frank, open way she greets everybody, regardless of their station in life. Her smile is as pleasant for a man clad in a pair of Ostrals as it is for the "brass collared" gent who secures the man who toils in the ditch. The people of Guthrie can well feel proud of Dr. and Mrs. Eagleson. Miss Eva Patterson continues seriously ill at her home on Buchanan street Edward L. Thompson writes that he is getting along nicely in Colorado, where he went some time ago. Mesdames R. L. Skearce and F Jordan spent yesterday attending the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Lawrence Mrs. Jeff Johnson spent the week in Lawrence attending the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star. Mr. Aaron Cabbell will return very soon from Colorado Springs and Denver, where Le has been for the past two weeks on a business trip. Misses Mattie Sneed and Eudora McClelland spent a very delightful day in the country Wednesday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Reed, who have a beautiful home near Wakarusa Mrs Reed prepared dinner in her own way, and proved her skill as a cook. The table was laden with chicken, vegetables and all the other edibles which the country affords. The afternoon was spent under the shade trees and harbor, eating fruit, enjoying the cool breezes and listening to the graphophone. The day and the hospitality of the host and hostess will be long remembered by those who participated. FIRST AFRICAN The usual services will be held Sunday. The pastor will occupy the pulpit at 11 a.m. and Mr. Clarence O. den, who is a student in the theological department at Fisk University, will preach in the evening. The pastor preached both morning and evening sermons Sunday. The subject for the 11 o'clock sermon was "The Destruc ion of Pharaoh's host;" for the evening service, "The Prodigal Son." The congregations were of fair size, though the people were tardy. The Sabbath school and Christian Endeavor should have better attendance from the younger members of the church. Much that will be useful to them in the future may be learned through these medias. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Roberts was held Monday afternoon, Rev. C. J. Carr officiating. Mrs. Roberts died Sunday shortly one o'clock, just about the time that the church was remembering her with a collection. She had been a faithful member of this church for twelve years She was 80 years of age and is survived by a daughter. ANNIVERSARY BANQUET. The Tri anniversary and banquet in honor of Bishop A. Grant, D. D. is to be held in Kansas City, Mo., August 25th and 26th at Allen chapel A. M. E. church. Since the Kansas City district of the Kansas conference, in which the good bishop resides, wishes to do honor to this great churchman, leader and lover of his race, who is worthy of any and all honor that can be bestowed upon him. I take this method of again calling the attention of the ministers, members and friends who reside in the contines of the Kansas City district to send in their contributions to J. R. Ransom on or before August 25th. The names and amounts given will be published if sent before August 20th to J. R. Ransom, Topeka, Kansas. After that date send to Kansas City, Kans. NOTICE. To give everybody an opportunity to try Ford's Hair Pomade and owing to occasional requests for a smaller size, we have decided to put up a 25c size in addition to our regular 70c size, either size mailed post paid on receipt of price. Address The O'Connell O. Marrow Co., 153 E. Kinzie street, Chicago, Ill. For particular use advertisement elsewhere in this paper. ATCHISON, KAN. Mr. and Mrs. Griffin of Kansas City Mo., are visiting Mrs. Griffin's parents, Mr. Pennel and wife on Division Street. Miss Wilma Woods returned to her home in Omaha, Friday after several weeks visit in the city with Miss Mayme E. Hurst. Mr. Roy Baker, of Hiawatha Sundayed in the city with Miss Ethyl Penn. Miesse Hazel Glass and Jennie Thurman returned Friday from a week visit in St. Joe. Little Marie and Hiawatha Brown of Witchit will be the guest of their grandmother, Mrs. Joseph Bowen, while their mother, Mrs. G. G. Brown, attends the Grand Lodge of the Chapter this week. Miss Otie Ousley is visiting in Kansas City. Miss Ema Matthews, Mesars. Andrew Mosley, Berd Whitney, C. A. Highbaugh and Gosnold Hudson, attended the picnic in St Joseph Thursday. Mrs Jones and daughters entertained Friday for Mrs. M. C Matthews of Kansas City. Meadames Walker, Wm Barnes, N. Denning, Hinchle, Missen A. McDowell, B. Barnes, Meadens. Wm. and R Burnes, were in attendance. It was a very pleasant occasion. The visiting ladies was given aouvenir by the hostess. Mrs. M. C. Matthews, after a visit of three weeks, returned to his home in Kansas City, Kansas. The last Quarterly meeting of this conference year was held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. Elnora Gladys the infant of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Caldwell was Christened after morning services by the Presiding Elder, Rev. Wilson. Mr. Jas Brown of Topeka, spent a few days in the city. Madame Chas. Porter and Jerry Taylor and daughter; Helen, left Tuesday for Lawrence to attend the Grand Lodge of the Chapter Miss Josephine Drake returned to her home after a two weeks visit with Miss Edith Shackleford. CAMMILLE WILSON. PROMPT SERVICE HOME COOKING. PEOPLES CAFE 425 Kansas Ave., PENMAN & WILSON, PROPS. Meal, Short Orders and Lunches at all hours. Our Sunday Dinners are the best ever. You are always welcome. Mrs. W. Miller, 911 Minnesota Ave. Lunch Room, Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor First Class Home-made Bread Pies, Etc. SODAS. SODAS. The Kansas Packing House Market Dealers in first-class fresh and cured Meats, Celery, Poultry, Fish and Butterine. Game of all kinds in season OYSTERS A SPECIALTY 300 to 310 East Second Street Both Phones 164. Miss Feine Ellison of Paola, who has spent the last two months with her sister, Mrs Macey Stewart, returned home on the 7th. Many of our young people entertained her the night she left. To the surprise of everybody Rev J. D. Brown and Miss Annie Watkins were united in wedlock on the 3rd, Rev Green officiating. A reception was given on the 4th, at the A M E church The Wichita base ball team had games with the Weir team on the 5th and 9th, winning both games by scores of 9 to 7 and 6 to 1. On the 10th they left for Joplin, Mo. Dr. Whittaker makes his visits in Weir every Tuesday and Friday, in a m., to 12 m. His office is at Miss Harris's boarding house, Main St. Prof Martin and Dr Whittaker lectured at St. John's church on the 10th T. S. Berry went to Joplin on the 10th to play ball with Wichita team. Sir Knights and Daughters gave a big blow out as usual, at Great's grove, August 12th. All eyes on Weir September 22d, to celebrate the issuing of the great Emancipation proclamation September 22nd, '62, setting free four and a half million slaves. Some of the best speakers to be had will address the assemblage. The day school will take up September 1, W. King principal, Miss Dara Warfield assistant. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Miss Jeanette Woodson, of Lexington, Mo., is visiting her aunt, Miss Tillie Parker Moss, who has returned from a visit with her parents in Lexington. James Dover and wife have gone to St. Paul, Minn., to make it their future home. August 4th the Negroes of Kansas City turned out en masse for the grand Masonic picnic and outing at Booker T. Washington Park, which was given for the purpose of raising funds to apply on the new lots and building that the local Masons are buying, on Minnesota avenue, near 9th street, Kansas City, Kansas. The four lodges of men, the three ladies' Chapters and three ladies' Courts did themselves great credit in the program carried out. About 3,000 persons paid admission to the grounds, where baseball games, races, and other amusements engaged the attention of the people. Dr. W. T. Vernon, Registrar of U. S. treasury, came all the way from Washington, D. C., to be present and deliver one of his magnificent orations, without any cost whatever to the brethren. About $150 was realized from the day's receipts, and a most enjoyable social and brotherly and sisterly love feast was engaged in. Grandmaster C. II. J. Collins deserves great praise for the masterly manner in which he engineered this undertaking. Grand marshall of the day Joshua Voorhies, and his active lieutenants are also responsible for much of the success. The followeng delegates from the three chapters left for the annual session O. E. S., at Lawrence: Mendames Auna Holmes, Pauline Freeman, Wilson, Maggie Robinson, Davis, Mary Wilson, Messrs. C. H. J. Collins, Dr J. G. Soanes, and Dr I. H. Anthony. We have applications from young ladies who are competent teachers and anyone in need of same please address THE PLAINDEALER. The MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER LADIES everywhere now use this great toilet necessity. 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Legal Notices House Concurrent Resolution No. 2a. Proposition to amend the constitution relating to compensation of members of the legislature. Resolved by the legislature of the State of Kansas, two thirds of the members elected to each house commuting there in: Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of said state for their approval or rejection to wit. The constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby amended by striking out the whole section 3 of article 2 of said constitution and inserting in lieu of said section the following, which shall constitute section 3 of article 2 of the constitution: Sec. 3. The members of the legislature shall receive as compensation for their services the sum of five hundred dollars for each regular session and one hundred dollars for each special session, and three cents for each mile traveled by the usual route in going to and returning from the place of meeting. Nc. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the doctors of this state at the general election to be held in the year 1905 for than approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "Amendment to the constitution relating to compensation of members of the legislature," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Nc. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book. Passed the House March 5, 1907. Passed the Senate March 7, 1907. Approved March 9, 1907. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original house concurrent resolution No. 2a, now on file in my office. C. E. DINSON. Secretary of State. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11. A proposition to amend the constitution relative to the disqualification of judges to hold certain offices. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two thirds of the members elected to each house thereof on ourring the in: SECTION I. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: That section 13, article 3, be amended so as to read as follows: See 13. The justices of the supreme court and the judges of all courts of record of this state shall, at stated times, receive for their services such compensation as may be provided by law, which shall not be increased during their respective terms of office. Such justices or judges shall receive no fees or perquisites nor hold any other office of profit or trust under the authority of the state, or the United States, except the office of judge of any federal court or justice or judge of a court of this state, during the term of office for which such justices and judges shall be elected, nor practice law in any of the courts in the state during their continuance in office. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the doctors of the state at the general election of representatives in the year 1908 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The judicial amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Passed the Senate January 29, 1907. Passed the House March 9, 1907. Approved March 12, 1907. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original Senate concurrent resolution No. 11 now on file in my office. (C. E. Dixon. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. The National Surety Company. W. T. Saunders Defendant, The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Garnishee. To W. T. Saunders Greetings: You are hereby notified that on the 22nd day of May, A. D. 1908, the National Surety Company filed suit in the above entitled court and action against you, praying for judgment against you in the sum of $512 14 with interest thereon at the rate of 6 per cent per annum, from the 22nd day of May, 1908 and for the cost of this action. You are further hereby notified that in the course of the proceedings of said action, a garnishment summons was issued to and served upon the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, and that upon the 7th day of July 1908, the said Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, filed their answer as garnishee, in the above entitled action stating in said answer that they are indebted to you in the sum of $718 75. Now therefore you will answer, plead or demur, to said petition, so filed against you by the National Surety Company in the above entitled court and action, on or before the 22nd day of August, 1908, or the above entitled court will proceed to a hear- ing in the above entitled action and will make a finding that the petition filed by the plaintiff herein against you is true, and will further direct the garnishee herein, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, to pay the said sum of $318 75 into Court to be applied first, upon the cost of this action, and second, upon the claim of the plaintiff herein. PUBLICATION NOT. CE. No 25c61. Etie L. Thompson, Plaintiff, vs L. J. Thompson, Detendant. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kaneas, by the above named plaintiff, Ettie L Thompson, whose petition in said case was filed in sail court on the 25th day of July, A. D. 1908, and unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 11th day of September, 1908, the allegations in said petition will be taken as true and a judgment rendered against you divorcing said plaintiff from you and for other proper relief stated in said petition. EITHE J. THOMPSON, Plaintiff J. J. KING, Att'y for Plaintiff Attest: R. L. THOMAS, (SEAL) Clerk of District Court First published July 31st, 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kanras. A. A. Schmidt, Plaintiff, vs Mauricio Gutiener, Defendant. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Garnieheo. You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed suit against you, in the above named Court, praying judgment in the sum of $27 41 and for costs of this action You are further notified that in said action a garnishment summons was issued to and served upon the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, and that on the 27th day of July said garnishee filed its answer in said action and stated therein that it is indebted to you in the sum of $13 83 Now, therefore, you will plead to said cause of action on or before the 26th day of September, 1908, or judgment will be rendered against you, as prayed for by the plaintiff, and the court will direct the garnishee herein to pay the sum of $13 8g into court to be applied first, upon the costs of this action, and second, upon the claim of plaintiff herein. SCHOOL AND WILSON, Attorneys for Plaintiff Artest: E. L. O'Neil. Clerk. First published August 14 h 1908 NOTICE—Anyone wishing a good stenographer will write to Miss Nona L. Hampton, 35 Hanover street, Cape Giradeau, Mo. MAGIC LANTERN. Any Boy or girl who will secure eight new subscribers for the Kansas City Weekly Journal, at 25 cents a year each, making a total of Two Dollars, and send the full amount, together with the names to us, we will mail to his or her address a beautiful Magic Lantern with 50 views. Any boy or girl can use it. Just stretch a white sheet on the wall and you can have all kinds of fun. Full directions for use is sent with the lantern. Any boy or girl can secure eight new subscribers in a short time and get this beautiful Magic Lantern. Send for samples for canvassing. Send all money by post office money order or draft. Address, The Kansas City Journal Kansas City, Mo. GARDEN CITY, KAS. Meers. Zack Bowen, Ulysses Evert, their three sisters, Misses Lucy, Rosetta and Bertha, and Morris Davis, of St. John, Kansas, were guests of Rev. 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Thirty-third Annual session of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge at Topeka from Aug. 24 to 28, '08. First Day, Monday. Prince Hall Grand Royal Arch Capter. Second Day Day, Welcome Address od Behalf of on behalf of the city lodges, Mason. Boone Concert Company at beginning at 5:00 p. m. Day. Grand Spectacular competetive evening. Friday. age will go in procession to ents Templar and headed by e evening, Cyrene Comman- the visitors until train time. Kansas City, n and Atchison. Your LUNDRY Should be, t to us. LAUNDRY 927 Kansas Ave. ULSH, Props. Prince Hall Grand Commandery. Entertainment and Drill in the evening. Prince Hall Grand Lodge—Welcome Address the city, His Honor Mayor Green; on behalf of the Past Deputy Grand Master James M. Mason. ENTERTAINMFNT; Blind Boone Conce Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas Avenue, beginning at Fourth Day. The Knighte Templar give a grand Spectacul display drill at the Auditorium in the evening. Prince Hall Grand Lodge—Welcome Address od Behalf of the city. His Honor Mayor Green; on behalf of the city lodges. Past Deputy Grand Master James M. Mason. ENTERTAINMFNT; Blind Boone Concert Company at Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas Avenue, beginning at 8:00 p. m. The Knighte Templar give a grand Spectacular competetive display drill at the Auditorium in the evening. Fifth Day, Friday. At 10 a. m., the Grand Lodge will go in Garfield Park, escorted by the Knights Templar and Jackson's 23rd Regiment Band. Returning from the Park in the evening, Cydery's crack drill team will entertain the visitors un Excursions from Kansas City Leavenworth and A When You Want Your LAUNDE Done as it Should Send it to us. CITY HAND LAUN Phones 546. 927 LYMAN & ULSH, P At 10 a. m., the Grand Lodge will go in procession to Garfield Park, escorted by the Knights Templar and headed by Jackson's 23rd Regiment Band. Returning from the Park in the evening, Cyrene Commandery's crack drill team will entertain the visitors until train time. Excursions from Kansas City, Leavenworth and Atchison. When You Want Your LAUNDRY For further information, address, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATED MINISTRY. Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Fuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute conducts in connection with its other departments a Bible Training School. The courses of study are so arranged that not only ministers and licentiates may be benefited, but those also who desire to do better missionary work or become intelligent Sunday school teachers. The chief aim of the Bible Training School is to afford a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to briety, cleanliness, regularity and accuracy are provided. The teaching is to the elevation and Christianization of their people. Daily supplementary exercises designed to instill habits of so tand an ambition to dedicate their lives wholly undemnational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work being done elsewhere, but instead, to assist all denominations. During the past year the enrollment in the Bible training school has been satisfactory, but the opportunity is now provided for a considerably larger number The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished room, light, fuel, laundering, etc., is $8.50 per month. The entrance fee is $7, to be paid in cash by each student when he registers. Students will be given the opportunity to work out much of the $8.50, in some cases all of it. lack of means should not keep anyone from entering the Bible School. If the student is not afraid of work and study he will succeed. For further information, address: Boehring T. Washington, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Third Day, A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. Many of the young men who have finished the course in agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute are commanding salaries ranging from $50 to $100 per month. Graduates of this department of the school are successfully employed as instructors, or as managers of important agricultural operations. The school has an agricultural faculty of twenty instructors; men who have received their training in the best agricultural schools of the country. Young colored men and women who desire to take courses in practical and scientific agriculture are now offered the best opportunity to pursue such courses in one of the largest and best equipped schools for practical and scientific agriculture to be found in the South. The following courses are offered: In addition there is a special post graduate course of one or two years provided for graduates of high schools and colleges. 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But the chief pleasure of the present task has been the opportunity it has given me to meet the working idealists of the South, and to see the courageous and unselfish way in which they are meeting the obstacles which construnt them. If any man would brighten his faith in human nature, if he would attain a deeper and truer grasp upon the best things of life, let him attend one of the educational rallies of Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, or Texas, and hear the talks of Dr. S. C. Mitchell, President Alderman, J. Y. Joyner, P. P. Claxton, Chancellor Barrow, President Houston, and others; or let him spend a few days at Hampton with Dr. Friessell, or at Tuskegee with Dr. Washington, or at Calhoun with Miss Thorne. Coming away from a meeting one night at Tuskegee after there had been speaking in the chapel by both white and colored men, I could not help saying to myself: "The Negro problem is not unsolvable; it is being solved, here and now, as last as any human problem can be solved." Men may be found straining their vision to see some distant and complex solution to the question (have we not heard talk of deportation, determination, amalgamation, segregation, and the like?) when the real solution is under their very eyes, going forward naturally and simply. It is of this quiet, constructive movement among the white people in the South that I wish to speak at the present time. In a former article (The American Magazine for May) I showed how the Negroes of the country are divided into two parties or points of view, the greater led by Booker T. Washington, the lesser by W. E. B. DuBois. Washington's party is the party of the opportunists and optomists, which deals with the world as it is: it is a constructive. practical, cheerful party. It empha- ses duty rather than rights Dr. DuBois' party, on the other hand, represents the critical point of view. It is idealistic and peo- mistic: a party of agitation, empha- sizing rights rather than duties. But these two points of view are by no means peculiar to Negroes: they divide all human thought; and the action and reaction between them is the mode of human progress. DIVISION OF WHITE LEADERSHIP IN THE SOUTH. White leadership in the South, then, is divided along similar lines with Negro leadership—a party of rights and a party of duties. But with this wide difference: among the Negroes, as I have showed, the party of agitation and criticism led by DuBois is far inferior both numerically and in influence to the party of opportunity and duties led by Washington. For the Negroes have been forced to concede the futility of trying to progress by political action and legislation, by rights specified but not earned. Washington's preaching has been "Stop thinking about your rights and get down to work. Get yourself right and the world will be right." But among the white people of the South the party of agitation and the emphasis rights rather than duties is still far in the ascendency. Led by such men as Tillman, Vardaman, Jeff Davis, Hoke Smith, and others, it controls, for the present, the policies of the entire South. I have much say of the rights of the whites, very little about his duties. It is, indeed, doing for the whites by agitation and legislation (often a kind of force) exactly what Dr. DuBois would like to do for the Negro, if he could. Tillman and Dubois, in this respect, are of the same type of leader. "Agitate, object, fight," say both Tillman and DuBois. "Work," says Washington. Now, the same logic of circumstances which produced Booker T. Washington and his significant movement among the Negroes has produced a group of new and highly able white leaders. These new leaders are that agitation (while most necessary in its place) would not, after all, build up the South; they saw that although the sort of leader typified by Tillman and Vudhman was passing laws and winning elections, he was not, after all, getting anywhere; that race feeling was growing more bitter, often to the injury of Southern prosperity; that progress is not built upon stamp speeches. The answer to all this was plain enough. "Let us stop talking, forget the race problem, and get to work. It does not matter where we take hold but let us get to work." And the doctrine of work in the South has become a great propaganda, almost, indeed, a passion. It has found expression in a remarkable growth of industrial activities cotton-mills, coal-mines, iron and steel industries; in new methods of farming; in spreading railroads. But more than all else, perhaps, it has developed a new enthusiasm for education, not only for education of the old classical sort, but for industrial and agricultural education—the training of workers. All this, indeed, represents the rebound from years of agitation in which the Negro has been "cussed and discussed," as one Southerner put it to me, beyond the limit of endurance. Werever I went in the South among the new industrial and educational leaders I found an active distaste for the discussion of the Negro problem. These men were too bussy with fire new enterprises to be bothered with ancient and unprofitable issues. NEW PRESCRIPTION FOR SOLVING THE NEGRO PROBLEM. When I asked Prof. Dillard of New Orleans how he thought the Negro question should be treated, he replied: "With silence." "My prescription," says President Alderman in his address on "Southern Idealism," "is silence and slow time,' faith in the South and wise training for both white and black." Edgar Gardner Murphy of Alabama, himself one of the new leaders, has thus outlined the position of the rising Southern leadership: "The South is growing weary of extremists and of sensational problem-solvers. Our coming leadership will have a sense of proportion which will involve a steady refusal to be stamped by antique nightmares and ethnological melodrama. It will possess in increasing possession for getting hold of the real things in a real world. And it will deal . . . deal with one task at a time. It will subordinate paper schemes of distant amelioration to duties that will help right now." Emphasis here is laid upon "real things in a real world" and "duties that will help right now"; and that is the voice, everywhere, of the new statemanship But let us be clean upon one point at the start. The platforms of these parties are matters of emphasis. One emphasizes rights: the other emphasizes duties. I have no doubt that Booker T. Washington believes as firmly in the rights of the Negro as any leader of his race, he has merely ceased to emphasize these rights by agitation until his people have gained gained more education and more property, until by honest achievement they are prepared to exercise their rights with intelligence In the same way, the views of many of the new Southern white leaders of whom I shall speak in this article have not radically changed, so far as the Negro is concerned: some of them, I have found, do not differ from Tillman upon essential points; but, like Washington, they have decided not to emphasize controversial matters, and go to work and develop the South, and the people of the South, for the good of the country. (10 BE CONTINUED) MEMPHIS, TENN. Miss Annie Halladay of Grenada, Miss., 14 visiting Mesdames Porter and Walker, on Texas avenue. Mrs. Lulu Martin is improving nicely after a short illness. Rev. B. J. Smith, pastor of the Rock of Ages Baptist church, and his loyal members are meeting with great success. Sunday was rally day and notwithstanding the rainy weather they raised $124.00. F. D. Johnson, proprietor of the Chickasaw Dye Works, on South Third street, is meeting with much success. C. M. Moody and wife left for Guthrie, Ky., to visit Mrs. M. L. Brown, sister of Mrs. Moody. Mrs T. L. Sanders has returned from Clarksville, where she attended the District Grand Lodge of the K. of P. Henry Morris is recovering after a short illness. Rev. Dr. J. N. Abby, pastor of Carter A M E church, at Helena, Ark., was in the city a few days, visiting relatives and friends.