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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER The Tri-anniversary and Banquet in Honor of Bishop Grant Will be Held in Kansas City Aug. 25-6! TERRIBLE RIOTS AT SPRINGFIELD! VOLUME X. Innocent Negroes Driven Out---Blacks Must Get Guns and Protect Their Homes. The Springfield riot was made up mostly of hoodlums and foreigners who are dead bent on wreaking vengeance on colored people. Not so much for the crime, but it is simply prejudice toward the race White men commit crimes a great many times far more benious than was charged at Springfield without even a hint of being mobbed. It is very doubtful if the woman was molested at all as she now tells a conflicting story, and says that she could not identify her assailant. If the ruffians were equally as zealous to lynch and mob white men for such crimes there would be a little excuse for them in special cases, but where they grab up innocent men in a wreckless manner mob them and drive out defenseless women and children and burn their homes, it is a disgrace to the nation and should be blotted out. FIGHT TO PROTECT YOUR HOMES AND FAMILIES. Every Negro who loves his home, and respects law and order should own a good Winchester, and in places where the law is law, and mobs of red necks attack their homes as in Springfield, fight and die to protect your families from these outrages. It is high time that these outrages stop, and if there is such a thing as a "better" element among the whites, they should join hands with the mistreated blacks and wipe out this brutal element. The Negro or Negroes who advise differently are an enemy to the race. Don't stand these cursed outrages, and if the men are too cowardly the women should take a firm stand against these outrages. Indians, Japs Chinese nor even a dog won't stand what the Negro has without offering resistance. The trouble with the Negro is he does not know his strength. Mass yourselves together, proclaim your rights and die for them if the occasion demands. The law is with you when it comes to stamping out mobs and there should be no hesitancy in so doing. We have Sampsons whose heads have been shaved and their hair has grown out again if they would only ask the Lord to give them courage. The trouble with the Negro, he is weak like Sampson. He gives his secrets away and when confidence has been restored he is to scared to avenge a wrong. TOPEKA MAN SEES THE RIOT. We had the pleasure of talk. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 21, 1968. ing with a Topekan who witnessed the affair from the start. He says the colored people who were fortunate enough to possess weapons stood like men and defended themselves like men and held the mob at bay. The only time the colored people really suffered was when the mob divided into several squads, and as the small lot of Negroes could not be everywhere, the mob fired houses and treated the Negro who happened to be alone very rough. Arm yourselves, and when your property and lives are endangered, fight to protect that which is sacred. This white ruffian is not confined to Springfield alone. He is here and everywhere, and the Negro should be prepared to meet him whenever he starts. THE ELKS AT SAINT LOUIS! Grand Session Was One of Pleasure and Profit to the Whole Herd. The ninth annual session of the I. B. P. O. E of W., was held with Polar Wave Lodge, No. 112 at Gayety Theatre, St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 11, 12 and 13. Evolted Ruler B. F. Howard, Covington, Ky., was present and also Dr. J. T. Ames, Grand Scorery, Detroit, Mich. This was one of the grim lest and most successful sessions ever held. CERVUS I.B.P.O.OE E ALCES CENTRAL LODGE N.P.55 Herefore, there has been two factions known as Howard and Atkins. The uniting of these two bodies at this session has done much to upbuild the Negro race, and accomplished more for the order than all that has been done during the past six years. The morning session was opened with music by the First Regiment K. of P. Band which rendered some very fine selections. The address of welcome on behalf of the city by Capt. G. H. Tandy, one of Saint Louis's most highly respected citizens, a state organizer and member of Polar Wave Lodge, which was responded to by Dr. J. E. Mills, of Norfolk, Va. There were delegates from all portions of the United States who reported their lodges growing in number and becoming a factor in the community in which they exist. The grand lodge de- greens were conferred on over one hundred. In the evening a banquet was held at Bloomcke's grove where excellent music was furnished and a very enjoyable time had. "The Canibal King," an entertainment given Wednesday and Thursday night by local colored performers was a rare treat, many thinking the players were professionals. A steam boat voyage thirty miles up the Mississippi river was one of the pleasures of Thursday. The large craft was filled to its utmost capacity, and the trip was no enjoyable that no one would have kicked had it been repeated. The following grand officers were elected Friday afternoon. Grand exalted ruler, B. F. Howard, Covington, Ky; leading knight, D. F. Cole; knight, Randolph Worcguff; chaplain, John A. Blume; esquine, W. H. Nickolson; tiler, Sunly Daugherty; inner guard, E. M. Johnson; organizer, Dr. J. E. Mills; legal adviser, Sully James; secretary, Dr. J W. Ames; treasurer, Dr. W. T. Jones; master of ceremonies, William Freeman; trustees, T. H. Williams, H. H. Grillin and James T. Carter. The feature of the closing session was the adoption of the report of J. E. Hawkins, chairman of the joint committee, on joint consolidation of the Howard and Adkins factions, which provides for thorough unification of the entire order, with B. F. Howard as grand exalted ruler and William E. Adkins as grand leading knight, the other offices of the grand lodge to be equally divided between the two factions. Dr. J. E. Mills, the grand organist, was appointed a fraternal delegate to attend the grand lodge session of the Adkins faction, which will meet at Saint Paul, Minn., August 21 to convey the fraternal greetings of this lodge and bind the fellowship of the grand lodge. The consolidation when ratified by the Saint Paul convention, will become effective at the next annual session at Detroit, Mich. A committee to act jointly with committees from the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Knights of Pythias and other orders, to form a federation of friendly societies, is composed of G. G. Williams, editor of the Philadelphia Tribune; Nick Chiles, editor of the Topeka Plum-lealer and Francis H. Warren, of the Detroit Informer The joint committee on arbitration made their report which was adopted without dissenting vote. This committee was appointed at the last grand session to confer with a like committee of the Adkins faction, who were authorized to meet at some suitable frame in agreement looking forward to uniting the two grand bodies. The committee selected Chicago as the place of meeting which was held on August 4th. They came to an agreement without a wrangle and their action was ratified on the third day of the meeting. The following is a partial extract from the agreement: The two orders are to meet separately Aug. 9, 1900 at Detroit, Mich., and there close their business, and then meet in joint session with B. F. Howard, presiding and Wm. E. Adkins, as grand leading knight. B. F. Howard is to receive $5,000 and neither side is to establish a lodge where two already exist and they can visit each other and will be known as Elks of one herd. The street parade took place Thursday afternoon. It was very imposing and consisted of grand officers, several hundred Elks, carriages and bands. Capt. Tandy was marshall of the day. Polar Wave lodge lead the procession headed by Blue's Military Band. The lodge was composed of thirty-six men dressed in white broadcloth suits, white felt hats with purple bands and shoes and gloves to match and carrying canes. They were applauded from the time the parade started till it was over. Their exalted ruler and esteemed leading knight rode in a Landeau drawn by two black horses draped in the colors of the order. Great credit is due Exalted Ruler Howard. He is an honest, upright, dignified gentle man and established the first lodge of colored Elks in the world. While he has been shamefully mistreated by some, he has never uttered an unkind word against any of his opponents, and has worked cheerfully for the order until he has lived to realize the fruits of his labor. The Elks are a splendid lot of respectable fellows who represent all of the trades and professions, and if the order is kept up to its present high standard it will accomplish much toward pushing the race to the front. Much credit is due Polar Wave Lodge, No. 112, which has the largest herd of Elks of any coloured lodge in the world, numbering over four hundred. They alone spent 83,000 toward entertaining the grand lodge. They are certainly thoroughbreds and a progressive set of men. There is not a lodge white or black that has accomplished what they have with so little friction. The officers and members are to be commended for the way and manner they entertained the grand lodge and the visitors will always have a warm spot in their hearts for the Elks of Saint Louis. TREASURER KENT PUSHING HIS LODGL FORWARD One of the wealthiest and most active lodges of I. B. P. O. E. of W. in the United States is Oriental Lodge, No. 26. R. H. Kent, treasurer, is rated to be worth over 225,000. He was born in Knowville, Tenn., thirty one ago, and has lived in Nant Louis for fourteen years, spending all of his time in active business. He has a host of friends, in huge heated and assisted in putting up 1,500 for uniforming his lodge for the entertainment of the grand lodge. His brother J. H. Kent is valued ruler, James Collins, secretary, John Brown, loyal knight, R. Clay, lecturing knight, J.C. Hobbs, leading knight, L. J. Jefferson, inner guard, Ollie Mills, outer guard and William Dooley, chaplain. This order at all times has money in the treasury to cure for those in need. In the parade, they were led by the World's Fair Military Band of twenty-two pieces. Their uniform consisted of white broad cloth suits, white felt hats with purple bands, gloves and shoes to match and carried canes decorated in lodge colors. They will be in detroit in 1909 in full force. They were the talk of Saint Lewis and all visitors went --- ALER NUMBER 34 home feeling that they had learned something from the example set by Oriental Lodge No. 26. Personally Mr. Kett is a generous man, and feeling so highly elated over the uniting of the two grand bodies he presented Exalted Ruler Howard THE MAN WHO WAS THE MOST WONDERFUL MAN WHO WAS THE MOST WONDERFUL MAN M. L. H. N. N. with a fifty dollar bill. Mr. Howard paid a glowing tribute to Mr. Kent and his order of Elks and said there is none who can excel them. NOTES. W. R M'Knight, Cvalted ruler, William Vaughn and Nick Chiles represented Central Lodge, No. 55 of Topeka and Evalted Ruler Robt. D. Rose and Al Rogers of Tyler Lodge No. 119, Kansas City, with quite a number of members attended. LAWRENCE, KANSAS Mcdonnell L. D. Harris, and J. Brown, of Emporia, and Mrs. H. Beshen, of Topeka, are the guests of Lewis Verder and wife, No 415 New Jersey street. A. Griffin, manager of the PLAIN DEALER, was in Lawrence for a few days this week. Theodore Copeland left Saturday for Chicago and Oberlin, O Meredies Brown and Harris of Emporia, and Mrs Gross of Newton, were guests of honor on last Friday evening, at the residence of Mr. H. Hayter and wife. The evening was delightfully spent with music and rentals and a dunty three course lunch was served, after which there was a row putty for the Air Dome. Mr Rid Hawkins spent a day in Topkai this week. Miss Barrie Hoyt is somewhat indisposed this week. Mrs Cornine Eagle-on has gone to Topeka to visit with Mrs Frankie Buckner and friends for a few days. Albert Cloud and wife entertained a dinner Thursday, complimentary to J. Brown and wife, of Emporia, and Mrs Bushear, of Topeka. Prof. L. M. Peace leaves Arizona for California this week. He is not in good health. Mrs. N. Sparke and Mrs. Lillie Burns entertained this week with elaborate course dinners, in honor of out of town guests. J.H. Woody and wife entertained friends Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Kenner, mother of Dr. Kenner, who is here visiting her son, but will leave on Saturday. She was also entertained with a few of his friends, at a watermelon feast. Mim Bervada Jackson of Leavenworth, spent a few days in our city this week. Mrs Mayme Smothers entertained at tea, Saturday, August 11th, in honor of a number of out of town guests. NEWS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER. The Twenty Fifth Grand Session of Prince Hall G. C O. E. S convened promptly at 10 a.m., the Roy. al G. M., Miss Jennie Moore, of Lawrence, presiding, assisted by the R. G. P., Dr. E Jackson, with Prof S. G. Watkins as Marshall and Miss Evlyn Smothers presiding at the piano The welcome address was by Mrs Mary Young of Lawrence, and response was by Mrs Lutte Brown, of Wichita. The Grand Patron's ad dress was very full, instructive and interesting. The Worthy Grand Matron followed with her annual address, which was a rare treat to all who were fortunate enough to hear and it was highly appreciated by the many delegates and members present. Seven deaths occurred in the G. C. and the different chapters. On the evening of the first day a very interesting program was rendered at the reception given in honour of the delegates: Miss M. Hailinton, instrumental solo; welcome address, Rev S. M. Brown in behalf of the churches of Lawrence, Judge J. W. Clark in behalf of Western Star, No. 1; instrumental solo, Miss J. Moon. Response in behalf of delegates and visitors, Most Worshipful G. M. Milton Collins; instrumental solo, Chauce Minor, of the Western University. Cash on hand $2,100, number of members 1,300. The custodian of W. & O Fund, Mrs. M. E. Langston, reported the department in a prosperous condition, $1,183.12 collected this year, and $1,200 paid to the beneficiaries. The Thursday afternoon session was very full as it was the last. Mrs Oliver, of Colorado Springs, the G. L. was very instructive and showed she had given much of her time and thought to the work. Thursday evening there was a very fine program rendered at Johnson's hall: Instrumental solo, Miss Beanie Johnson: Reading Miss F. Crouch; cornet solo, George King; vocal solo, Miss Alice Myers; Recitation, Miss Carrie Davis; instrumental solo, Miss M. Hamilton; reading, Miss Lillie Jones; instrumental duett, Theo. Copeland and Miss Alice Miller. vocal solo, Miss Renfro, Pittsburg, Kansas; Reading, Miss Lillie Burns. Miss Jennie Moore, of Lawrence was elected Grand Matron, Prof S G. Watkins, of Topeka, Grand Patron, Mrs Geo. Smothers, Arkansas City, Grand Treasurer, Miss Olivia Porter, Oswego, Grand Secretary, Mrs Pace, Topeka Grand Chaplain Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. Bell Phone 1031 Ind. Phone 98F Dr: J. M. Jamison. Kansas District to Honor Bishop A. Grant Members and friends of the Conference will tender the good Bishop a Tri-anniversary banquet at Allen Chapel in Kansas City, Mo., AUGUST 25-6. EVERY MINISTER in connection is urgently requested to be present DO NOT FAIL TO ATTEND. J. H. THE LATE E. E. COOPER, Founder of the First Illustrated Negro Newspaper. Proclamation from the Grand East OF THE M. W. Princs Hall Grand Lsdge A. F. & A. M. KANSAS. TO THE MASTER WARDENS AND BRETHREN OF KANS. Topeka Industrial and THE WEST A School For WHAT WE DO DEPARTMENTS: ADVANTAGES: Expenses Reasonable. Help Opens Tuesday, September formation cheerfully given. Wm. R. Carter, Principal. 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Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year by mail ... $1.50 N x Month by mail ... $1.00 Tarce not this by mail ... 70 stored at the Postoffice at Tupelo as Second cols Mall Matter FRIDAY AUGUST 21, 1908. A LESSON FROM THE Congressman D. R Anthony's Leavenworth Times truthfully says: Not only is such outlawry as has been prevailing at Springfield to be abhorred for the crimes for which it was responsible but every possible step should be taken to prevent a repetition of such occurrences for the effect they may have in other directions. Very naturally the damage from mobism or a conflict soon begins to spread. Destruction of property follows destruction of life and government must subside altogether or stand absolutely firm "The dispatches state that business is in a state of great disorder at Springfield, and this would logically be an early consequence. These merchants have paid taxes for protection, and they should have it even if it requires the presence in that city of every militiaman to restore order. It is stated further, however, operations at the coal mine in territory adjacent to Springfield have also been suspended because the white coal miners refuse to work with the blacks Here again is a disturbance to fan the blaze of race hatred, and if the authorities continue to be dilatory there will arise other situations which will intensify the flame so that it may be years before it entirely disappears The lessons from the springfield riots is that at the first show of danger of a race conflict the authorities shall take vigorous and effective measures. If the situation demands the presence of troops, they should be provided with all naste, and they should be instructed to shoot to kill. Let it be known that no city, no county or no state will tolerate the mob, that they will break up its existence at the point of a gun, and there will be no mobs. Let it be thoroughly understood that the attempt to incite to riot will inevitably bring a term at hard labor in the penitentiary and there will be no mob leaders. The law and the agents of law enforcement must act swiftly and surely against the mob. A NEW sap headed Negroes in Kansas who have never made a success of anything which they undertook, and who were not heard of in Chicago where they were sent to stir up strife, are now meeting and passing resolutions to discredit men who done more for the progress of the race than all of these gents put together. It is time that this herd of race trators are suppressed. Jos. B. Bass in his Montana Plaindealer. The Springfield mob has done its dastardly work, and not a man will be punished. The abused and outraged Negro will have to content himself with words of sympathy from the perpretrators and pathetic editorials from the white press. As we have always contended, there is no "better element" among the white people when it comes to testifying against a lyncher and a close watch on the Springfield affair will bear out this assertion. It is silly to say the police did not recognize members of the mob, now watch and see how many will so testify. If the truth was known many of these sneaking hypocrites aided in this hellish work. The she devil was an assault on the restaurant when the riot first started should be given the fullest extent of the law. Watch the "better element" who will sit on the jury say "not guilty." Pay no attention to the Negro leader who preaches "better element of whites" and get a good Winchester and the first man that makes an assault on your home and property, kill him or die in the attempt. --- It is really amusing to think of a committee headed by P. C. Thomas, of Topeka, going to wait on Bryan. It reminds us of Coxey's Army going to see Grover Cleveland at the White House. Instead of giving them the relief sought, they were given a kick and told, "Durn your souls, keep off the grass.—Jos. B. Bass in the Montana Plaindealer. NOMINATED, BUT COUNTED OUT. Down in Wyandotte county, a few days before the recent primaries, August 1. h, a few young Negroes got together and agreed to run a candidate for an office left blank upon the regular Republic in ticket, namely, the office of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. They forthwith selected Dorsey Green, also run as the Negro candidate for alderman last spring, and decided to work quietly for him, unknown to the whites and hostile Negroes. In Bonner Springs over 35 votes were polled, in Elwanda-ville about 15 votes were cast, and in Kansas City, Kansas, enough were cast to more than nominate Green over the inactive, divided vote of the two white contestants. The Kansas City Star and Times came out the next day concealing the nomination to Green. Then the prejudice began to work, and the schemers got busy, and before the official returns were made they had counted Green out, and had one of the others nominated by skillfully manipulating the votes. So shamefully was he treated that the Democratic Kansas City Post came out recently in a strong editorial condemning the transaction. There is only one more step from counting a successful Negro out to counting a successful white man out, and the Negroes have found the quiet method. ROCKY FORD NEWS. The cantelopes are ripening and are the finest we ever harvested. Mr Leon C. King spent a week in stocky Ford, visiting his wife and Joseph Harris and wife. Mrs Sarah Jones and daughter, Sophia, attended the Association last week, at Colorado Springs. Mrs Winsole is visiting relatives in Colorado Springs. Robert Harris is again engaged .Men Wanted. Quarry Men and Ware house Men. Good wages, steady employment. Apply at the works in Iola. Do not write. ```markdown ``` mte Pullman service,running from Chicago to Windsor,Canada. Mrs Ada E Lee visited the Association at Colorado Springs. L. J. Starks is on the sick list. Miss Hazel Minsch is able to be up again. Mesdames Leon C. King and Jos. Harris will spend a week in Colorado Springs visiting Mrs. Abraham Miller and family. Miss Ruth Thelma Case, of Chicago, spent Thursday in the Ford, visiting Miss Leon King. She was en route to Los Angeles, Cal., for her health. The Rocky Ford Fair begins on September 1, and lasts until the 5th. We invite everybody to join in the feast on Watermelon day, the third of September. Mrs. J. M. Bryant and family have moved to the Springs, where they expect to locate Mrs. Joseph Harns received a telegram on Tuesday, announcing the death of her only sister, Mrs H. Smith, at Independence, Mo. She was the niece of the Rev. Harding Smith. TONGANOXIE NEWS. Quite a number of our old settlers attended the Old Settlers picnic last week. Rev January was in Leavenworth last week, on business. Misses L. Jackson and M. Ingram of Oskaloosa, went to Centralia to visit, last week. Mendames C. Barnet, Lusinda Clark and L. Nelson of Kansas City, and L. Jackson of Leavenworth, returned home Sunday after spending several days visiting with relatives and friends. Miss L. Owley returned to Kansas City Sunday, after spending a few weeks with her parents. Wm. Woods and wife left on last Sunday to spend a few days visiting in Kansas City and Parksville, Mo., among their friends and relatives. The rally and basket meeting at the First Baptist church, given last Sunday, was a grand success in every way. The people did not fail to fill their baskets with the good things of the season and Rev Steward of Lawrence, preached two able sermons. Rev January was well pleased with the day's work as the spirit of God seemed to have been in our midst. The receipts, 20. Rev January has gone to Atchison to attend the Association of the Northeastern district. We have applications from young ladies who are competent teachers and anyone in need of same please address THE PLAINDEALER. IOLA. KANSAS. Look! Look You can make Money a few Shares of E Development Look! Look! Look! HOW make Money by investing Shares of Black Diamond development Co's., Stock 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. 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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 Iopoka 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 $272 each. I will pay you to sit up and take notice. "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. N. Chiles continues on the sick list. Mr. Theodore Coleman is on the sick list Mrs Vaughn is ill at her home on Pine Street. Miss Paney Cox of Witchi'a is the guest of Miss Claudelia Jackson. The Washam hotel will move on the 1st to 116 East Seventh Street Miss Lizzie Brinkley left last Friday for an extended visit to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs Willis Jenkins are the happy parents of a fine baby boy. Mrs Hattie Thomas of Chicago, is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mrs. Anna Noble spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City, visiting friends. The infant son of Mrs Lizzie Lawrence lied Sunday and was buried Monday. The Masonic Grand Lodge will bring several hundred visitors to the city next week. The King's Daughters will meet at Mrs. Vaughns 1208 Lincoln St., Tuesday evening Mesdames Maggie Moss and Chaney Vaughn left this week for a visit to Nashville, Tenn. Mr. W. D. Cooper entertained last Thursday morning at Breakfast Mr. J, Cross of Ill. An excursion bringing 500 visitors from Kansas City will attend the Mosonic Picnic Friday. From a post card received at this office, our old friend Geo. P. Craig ie still in Muskogee, Okla. Geo, S. Oliver, who has been on an extended automobile trip through Canada, is en route home. Prof. Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment Band will furnish music for the Bryan Blow out on the 27th. This popular musical organization is always in demand A GOOD BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! Mrs. L. II. 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. MRS. L. H SLAUGHTER all the necessary equi store. This outfit w prominent people in about a year ago that they had ever gazed to parties who mean Avenue. 1867 Howard U RLV W P THIRKILL The Forty-first continues eight mo all the necessary equipment that goes to make up a fire store. This outfit will be sofa a big sacrifice. It will prominent people in attendance on the National Negro about a year ago that this was the best equipped colored they had ever gazed upon. Mrs. Slaughter will make no parties who mean business. Call on or address her Avenue. 1867 Howard University School of Medicine REV W P THURKILL, LTD PRES ROLL, ELABE W. C. MENDEL, M.D. SOTHU The Forty-first annual session will begin October continues eight months. all the necessary equipment but 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. Mr. Slaughter will make surprising terms to parties who mean business. Call on or address her at 431 Kansas Avenue. Howard University School of Medicine The Forty-first annual session will begin October 1, 1908, and continues eight months. Four Year's Graded Course in Medicine. Three Year Three Year An optional 5- instructors. Well Hoppital, which adj of $500,000 offers The third sessi will begin may 9, 1 and four weeks for Three Year's Graded Course in Dental Sur Three Year's Graded Course in Pharmacy. An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered, instructors. Well equipped laboratories. The new Hoppital, which adjoins the Medical college, just comp of $500,000 offers unexcelled clinical facilities. The third session of the post-graduate school and will begin may 9, 1909, and continue six weeks for and four weeks for Dental course. Three Year's Graded Course in Dental Surgery. Three Year's Graded Course in Pharmacy. An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered. Full corps of instructors. Well equipped laboratories. The new Freeman's Hoppital, which adjoins the Medical college, just completed at a cost of $500,000 offers unexcelled clinical facilities. The third session of the post-graduate school and polycline will begin may 9, 1909, and continue six weeks for Medical course and four weeks for Dental course. For further information or Catalogue, write Denver, Colo. On Sale D Stop-Over Coal, Denver, Colorado Spriags, Publo & $17.50 Santa Fe On Sale Daily. Good Until O Stop-Over Both Going and T. L. KING, Agen Topeka, BUY YOUR Coal, Feed, Hay, On Sale Daily. Good Until Oct. 31st Stop-Over Both Going and Coming. T. L. KING, Agent, Topeka, Kansas. BUY YOUR OF JAS. C, SHIMER, Both Phones 475 and otherwise a gratifying success. "I am going to remove from the city," said Mrs. Slaughter, "in 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, organise a company of three or four women and keep this much needed concern in our midst. The hard struggle is our, Mrs. Slaughter having laid the foundation for a prosperous business, and people on all sides are urging her to remain in Tupuke. She has one of the finest stocks in the city and take up a first-class millinery office. It was said by many normal Negro Business League opted colored millinery store er will make surprising terms address her at 431 Kansas 1908 of Medicine ROBEL BLAUBURNS, M.D. Dem- cretary begin October 1, 1908, and Dental Surgery. Pharmacy. is offered. Full corps of The new Freeman's e, just completed at a cost nties. school and polyclinic will weeks for Medical course , write . D., Secretary. ve., Washington, D. C. Publo & Return, 50 Until Oct. 31st and Coming. KING, Agent, Topeka, Kansas. W. C. McNEILL, .D., Secretary. 5.19 Florida Ave., Washington, D. C. 181 Kansas Ave Santa Fe 1908 Aunt Sallie Rutherford is quite ill at her home 1209 Buchanan St. She is now 111 years of age. Gatfield Holder spent Friday and Saturday in the city visiting his Brother and other friends. Mr Sam Shuck returned Friday from Colorado Springs, after spending nine days on business. Mr. Geo. H. Lewis has returned home after spending several weeks in Colorado, Iowa and Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Williams of Kansas City, Kansas, was in our city one day last week on business Stone street A Hamilton have recently added an ambulance to their up-to-date undertaking establishment Mrs. Lethie Brown of Witchita war the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jordan and daughter a few hours Friday. J G Graves of Edwardsville, was in the city Thursday transacting business. He was an agreeable call er at this office. Mrs Sarah B Saunders of Omaha, Neb., arrived Tuesday to visit her son, Mr. H. B Saunders, pharmacist at Lee's Drug Store Misa Carnelia Coleman, has gone to Newton to visit relatives and dear old school friends. She is expected home Sunday Aug. 23rd Misses Cyrene Smith, Grace McConnell, Lillian Jeltz and Willa Smith are highly enjoying them selves in cool Colorado. 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. Mrs. Laura Warner and cousin Gertrude Bradshaw left Thursday for a weeks visit with the former's brother, Dr. Young of Lawrence. Mr. Ned O'Banion is in Leavenworth this week in the interest of THE PLAINDEALER. He will make several other towns. Subscribers please take notice Mrs. E. W. Matley, Misses Loula B Harris and Agnes Persley left over the Rock Island. Monday morning for Gelena, to attend the Grand Court of Calanthe. Mrs Georgia Clay, son and daughter, Miss Blanche and Mr Perle of St. Louis, spent several days visiting in the city the guest of Mrs. G. W. Guy and daughter Miss Alberta. Miss Alberta Guy entertained Thursday evening at Guy's Hall, complimentary to Miss Blanche Clay and Mr. Perle Clay of St. Louis, Mo. A delightful evening was spent by those present. William Vaugan, W. T McKnight and Nick Chiles, who attended the Grand Lodge of Elks in St. Louis last week say there is no more good time in that city, that they had it all. Miss Evelyn P. Hickman, of Frankfort, one of the best stenographers and office women in the West will arrive here one day next week to assist THE PLAINDFALER in its onward march. Mrs. C. M. Rawlings and N. C. Stone of New York City, Mrs. N. E. Callahan of Richmond Va. and little Miss Hallie Thomas of Philadelphia, arrived Tuesday to be the guest of Mr and Mrs. Theo Jones and Miss Bessie Thomas. Mesdames Rawlings and Callahan are sisters of Mrs Jones and Miss Thomas. NOTICE. The Sunflower State Agricultural Association will hold its tri-annual meeting in Forest Park at Attawa, Sept 23 24 25. 1909. Mr U. Scales spent a few days in the city last week visiting friends after spending one year in California. She returned home in Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday morning only to stay a few days, and then she expects to return West. Mrs. A. Williams, after an extended visit to Leavenworth to attend Benevolent Grand Session, Kansas City, Mo. Independence and Lexington, Mo. returned home Tuesday night. She report having spent a very delightful time Hom E r McCabe, of Guthrie, Okla, and exauitor of Kansas, was in the city Tuesday en route to British Columbia, where he goes to seek a location. When asked about Oklahoma, Mr McCabe said: "It is no place for the colored man, and the sooner those who own property can cash it and leave the better off they will be." The auxiliary board of the Florence Crittenden Mission (col.) will have a Harvest Opening at their new home at 23rd and Jefferson Sta on Thursday afternoon and night, Sept 3rd We sincerly hope that everybody interested in good works will come and bring an offering of fruit, vegetables, house furnishing or money. W. W. Mosley, our correspondent of Lincoln, Neb, was an agreeable caller at this office yesterday after noon. He was en route home and just dropped off to note the progress thrift and energy among the colored people of the best city in the great West. No doubt he was highly pleased with his visit, as when it comes to business, white and black of Topeka are strictly in the swim. Some Social Events! The Pi Beta Phi, a club of young ladies, entertained yesterday afternoon complimentary to Miss Eudora M'Clelland, of Nashville, Tenn. The beautiful lawn at the home of Miss Bessie Haynes is where the girls held forth from 4 to 6. The whole lawn was a chattering mass of youth and beauty, and not a boy present to interrupt with allers of gallantry or the same old tale of flattery. The girls wanted to be alone, and to say they did not enjoy themselves would be putting it wrong for they certainly had a splendid time, thus refuting the oft repeated statement that "all girl party" is lacking in life and devoid of interest to the participant. It was a frolic long to be remembered by the participants and it the boys don't get a move on themselves in the way of entertainment for the gentler sex, they will be cut out altogether. Those present were Eudora M'Clelland, Anna Dotson, Mattie Sneed, Pansy Cox, Minnie Perkins, Minnie Doteon, Hattie Mason, Mary Graham, Lillian Hagaz, Lillian Thompson, Lola Hagan, Enid Link, Cora Manss, Dora Cable, Nellie Ellis, Bessie Haynes, Ruth Haynes, Daisy Stonestree, Nancy Matley, Inez Jordan and Tressa Penman. The Misses Hagan entertained a number of their young friends at their home, 1933 Harrison Street yesterday evening. Whist and social conversation were the amusements. Those present report having spent a delightful evening. We have recured applications for teachers. Parties deriring well qualified teachers, address PEAIN DEALER. · A Negro youth about 14 years of age accepted a job as second cook at a restaurant one day this week The proprietors—two ladies—chim to work peeling potatoes for dinner. He removed the "jackets" from about half dozen, laid down his knife and started for the alley. At this point the ladies noted his absence called and he ran as though fleeing from a mob. In the event he was seen in a billboard ball looting around. When questioned about his sudden leave, replied: "I don't want to work." It is this class that causes everybody trouble, and if Chief Eaton would give a little more time to this class of worthless renegades he would win the commendation of the peace promoting citizens (black and white) of the entire city. This class is a menace, and to rid the community of such would greatly aid it. DEATHS AND LUNERALS. Howard Grant two year old son of Mr and Mrs. Grant died August 7th of summer complaint. Funeral was held from the family home 1813 West 6th Terment in Topeka Cemetary Mrs. Mary Roberts, an old and respected citizen, died at her home 1167 Lane St., August 9th of paralysis. She was eighty years of age and a native of Tennessee. She was a faithful Christian, being a member of the First African Baptist Church, from where the funeral was conducted. Her remains were entered in Topeka cemetery. Mrs. Pell Slaughter, age 55 years died at her residence 904 Clay St August 5th She was born in Kentucky and came to Kansas in the early days She was a good, kind-hearted Christian woman, a lovely mother and a good neighbor. She was a member of the Church of God under whose auspices the funeral was conducted. Her remains were entered in Ritchie cemetery. Jackson Warren, passed away August 9th at his residence. '312 Quincy St. He had been ailing some time of appoplexy. He was born in Arkansas, and was a pioneer Kansas. Mr. Warren was a good citizen well liked by every one. Interment in Topka cemetery. John Alexander Sawyer departed this life August 11th at his home, 40 Filmore st. He had been all ing for some time of lung trouble. He was born in Tepuka 10 years ago and grew to manhood in this city. He was a splendid young man, fair and honorable in all things. Peace to his arches. Funeral services were connected from his late residence. Instrument in Richie senervy ```markdown ``` FIR : FRI CAN BAPTIST CHURCH Miss Agnes Petney, who furnish our church twice weekly, now at tepd the Great Court of Calanthe at Galena and will visit relatives in Okaukon but re-returning For not ten years that we have been here, we have had peace and prosperity. Over four thousand dollars worth of work have been done on the new building and paid for. There have been 100 additions to the church. The devil, of course, has been turning his art ltery from the start, but the God of Israel has kept the wheel of / on turning, and we can say "Truly all things work together for the good of them that love God." We are now rallying for the completion of our building Our first effort will culminate on the third Sunday in September Our building fund if growing, the contractors are figuring and we expect soon again to her the music of the troweel, the hammer and the saw. We urge upon all the members to pull together, for in union there is strength, and as it is that heavy hardens are made light, and hard tasks are rendered easy. We appreciate the loyalty and encouragg help we have received from our friends and hope it will continue. Under such conditions, God can and will help us to victory. Services next Sunday as usual. Come early and join in with us When J. Caren e Olden are to announce his test Sunday night, the young man faced one of the largest and most appreciative congregations that ever assembled in this edifice. Almst every pew was occupied, the audience assembling ahead of time to show their appreciation of the young theological student of Fist University. Its the first time he ever faced an audience in his home city and we are pleased to say that no one was disappointed. His text, "What shall we do with Jesus whom they call Christ," was a magnificent effort, and for nearly an hour the vast audience feasted from a fountain of logic and eloquence. As a speaker he is logical and convincing, has he making it a powerful minister. Mr. Olden has many advanced ideas regarding the clergy that are elevating, and when he leaves school with the prefix 'Rev.' attached to his name he will be a valuable addition to the Negro ministry. 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 confines 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 it 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 50c size, either size mulled post on receipt of price. Address The O'Zonized Ov Murnow Co., 151 E. Kniz street, Chicago, Ill. For particulars see advertisement elsewhere in this paper VINITA. OKLA. The weather here has been in tense hot for the past month. E. Williams made a business trip to Colloyville and Parsons on last Tuesday. Miss Eva Venture is spending a few days at Keen, guest of Miss Clara Williams. Mrs. Betty Buck is on sick list Bible class No. 1 met at the me of Mrs. L. Tucker, where quite an interesting lecture was delivered by the hostess. The class will meet at the church next Friday, in union with the mothers' meeting. W. N. Venter was on the sick list Sunday. Mrs. S W. Hill and her children were pleasant callers on the North side Sunday p. m. S Drake of Muskogee, was the guest of Miss Clart Williams, last Thursday. The Minnes Martin and Hawkins made a business trip to Chelsea on Saturday, returning Sunday. Mrs Amanda Martin left here for Grandby, Mo., in answer to a mess age announcing the serious illness of her mother. We are glad to note that she found her some that better. Rev C. N. Austin and wife, of Claremore, were called to the city by the serious illness of their little grand daughter, who died Saturday and was buried Monday p.m. from Bethel church. The family has the deep sympathy of the many friends Mrs. P. Phillips accompanied her friend, Mrs. Overton, to her home at Potter, for a several weeks' visit. Charles Humes and family are at tending camp meeting on Grand River this week. Mrs. Tyre W. Finley and daughter, Hortense, left over the Frisco Thursday a.m. for a visit with relatives. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Miss Etta Scott has returned home after a delightful stay of three weeks in Great Bend, Sterling and Hutchenson, Kansas. Miss Millrel Brown is spending a week or ten days in Minneapolis St Paul and Minnesota, visiting friends Dr. Mason and Attorney J. J. Jones of Vinita Oklahoma passed through the city en route to Mexico They spent a very pleasant afternoon at the home of Miss Etta Scott. The A.M.E church had its annual rally last Sunday, both morning night services being crowded. At the afternoon service a visiting minister preached an able sermon. In the afternoon some Metropolitan people were present and C. Patterson gave over $5 at this rally. Rev. Jacobs and some of his members were also present. We know that Rev. Jones did well at this rally, although it has not yet been announced just what the amount was that was raised. Miss Carrie Richardson, of St Joseph, is visiting Miss A. Stovall. We regret that Mrs Gardner still remains sick. Miss Atillian Lewis, the talented young singer, is quite sick with tuberculosis. Mr. Long was summoned to Fort Scott, to the bedside of his sick mother. Mr Austin and wife are recreating in Macon City, Mo. It is and they will visit their daughter in DesMoines, Iowa, before returning Don't forget to attend Woman's day at the Cantanqua, on Friday, August 2. Programme arranged by Miss L. Harlan, and presided over by Mrs. M. C. Varhews. We are glad to note that Mrs. E-kridge and Mr Nish are better HOME PEOPLES CAFE 12. Kanea-Av. PENMAN & WILSON, PROPS. Meal Shift Orders and Lunches at all hours. Our Sunday Dinners are the best ever. You are always welcome. Mrs. W. 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Proposition to amend the constitution relating to composition of members of the legislature. Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two think of the members elected to each house concerning there in: STATUTION 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 in respect to wit. The constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby amended by striking out the whole of 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 so mof 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. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election to be held in the year 1905 on their 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 on the "legislature" and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. 3. "This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book. Passed the Home March 7. 1907. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original house concurrent resolution No. 24, now on file in my office. C. E. DRIEN Secretary of State. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11. A proposition to amend the constitution relative to the disqualification of judges to hold certain offices. It is resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two thirds of the members elected to each house thereof commuting therein. STATUT I. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified doctors of the state for their approval or rejection. That section 11, article 1, be amended so as to read as follows. So 11. The justices of the supreme court and the judges of all counts 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 or 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 electors of the state at the general election or representatives in the war 1909 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The judicial amendment to other constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Passed the Senate January 20 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.P. Dixon. Secretary of State. 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 851214 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 831875. 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 sent action and will make a finding that the petition filed by the plaintiff herein against you is true, and will further direct th garnishee herein, the Atchison Topkei and Sarta Fe Railway Company, to pay the said sum of $31875 into Court to be applied first, upon the cost of this action, and second upon the claim of the plaintiff herein. PUBLICATION NOTICE. No 25c61. Effie L. Thompson, Plaintiff, vs L., J. Thompson, Defendant, You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, Effie L. Thompson, whose petition in said case was filed in said 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 ELIE L. THOMPSON, Plaintiff J. J. KING, Atty for Plaintiff Attest: R. L. THOMAS, (sbAI) Clerk of District Court Firs. published July 30st, 1903. In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, A. A. Schmidt, Plaintiff, vs Mauricio Gutierrez, Defentant', The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Garnishee. 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 garnisement 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. SCHOCH AND WILSON, Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest: E. L. O'NEIL Clerk First published August 14 h 1908 NOTICE-Anyone wishing a good menographer will write to Miss Nona L. 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The reverend and his wife made the visit a pleasant one and the young people of Garden City gave a party for them Wednesday night. All reported an enjoyable time. It Will Pay You to Read This Your choice of the following weekly papers of national reputation mailed to any address absolutely free for three months: TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Dallas Tex. Express. Select one dollar worth of our high class toilet preparations, send us the order and you will receive both the goods and your choice of papers without further expense. We pay express. Write address plainly, mention this paper. STRA-KO HAIRTONIC-This liquid hair dressing gives splendid results without the use of hot irons. Promotes growth, removes landruff. Full size 71. half size 50 cents, trial bottle by mail 20 cents. SNOW FLAKE COMPLEXION CREAM. Endorsed by hundreds of Ladies in all parts of the United States. Has no equal for improving the complexion, its pleasing effect being noticed on the first application. Contains no grease. Price only 25 cents per ju post paid. A SUGGESTION. Order four jars of Snow Flake. Use one and sell three to your friends. They will want more. Ask for agency terms. THE BURTON TOILET GOOD CO., JOSEPH, MICH. Latonia Cafe and Restaurant. Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco. Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS, Proprictor. 912 E.12th Kansas City, Mo. When You Want Good Things to Eat, go to Williams & Brown's BAKERY 1118 WASHINGTON AVE Reopened and Remodeled The ALBANY HOTEL, AND COSMOPOLITAN SALT SULPHUR BATH HOUSE. INVITES the WORLD TO A FOUNTAIN OF HEALTH and PLEASURE. Standford W. King and Wife EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. - MO. James C. Shimer, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER THIRD DISTRICT, SHAWNEE CO., YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED. Attention! 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 Prince Hall Grand Commandery. Enter Drill in the evening. Day Entertainment and Day, Welcome Address on Behalf of on behalf of the city lodges, Mason. Boone Concert Company at beginning at 8.00 p.m. Day. Grand Spectacular competitive evening. Friday. We will go in procession to its Templar and headed by the evening, Cyrene Conman- the visitors until train time. Kansas City, Bush 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 Past Deputy Grand Master James M. Mason. ENTERTAINMENT; Blind Boone Conce Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas Avenue, beginning at Fourth Day. The Knights Templar give a grand Spectacular display drill at the Auditorium in the evening. ENTERTAINMFNT; Blind Boone Concert Company at Masonic Temple, 404 Kansas Avenue, beginning at 8.00 p.m The Knights Templar give a grand Spectacular competitive 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 LAUNDE 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 Done as it Should be, Send it to us. CITY HAND LAUNDRY Phones 546. 927 Kansas Ave. LYMAN & ULSH, Props. For further information, address. BOOLER T. WASHINGTON, Principal. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATED MINISTRY. Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Tuskegee 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 liaisones 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 good an ambition to dedicate their lives wholly uninominal, 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 Lolie Training school was satisfactory, but the experiments provided for a considerable number. The teaching is in board, including furnished room, light, fuel, laundering, etc., is $4.50 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 $4.50, 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: POOKER 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 lushegee 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 last 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. We are especially anxious to have a large number of agricultural students who have finished high school or college courses. Any young man who is ambitious enough to finish any of the courses above mentioned can readily secure immediate employment at good salaries. Opportunities are now open to 600 young men and women who may wish to take any of the above courses of instruction. The cost of board is $850 per month. No charge for instruction.