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PEKA PLAINDEALER Mrs. Hallam, Who Caused the Springfield Riot, Has Confessed That She Picked an Innocent Man! : VOLUME X. Mrs. Hallam, Who Caused THE MASONS HOLD A THREE DAYS reception at the Masonic Temple in the evening. The following officers were elected: G. M., C. H. M. Collins, Kansas City. D. G. M., T. W. Bell, Leavenworth. G. S. W., N.T. Rausom, Parsons. G. J. W., J. H. Hudron, Chetopa. G. T. A. D. Hines, Salina. G. S, Fred Stone, Lawrence. APPOINTMENTS: G. C, F. J. Jennings, Kansas City. G. L, W. E Gray, Atchison. G. Chap, O. Davis, Kansas City. G. M., Ben Tillery, Seneca. G. S. B., Moses Holt, Fort Scott. G. S. D., A A. Weatherly, Topcka. G. J. D., J. W. Jackson, Winfield. S. S., S. Galbrath, ..... J. S., Walter Rollins, Olathe. G. Puraviant, W. H. Broadus, Hutchinson. One of the special features characterizing this session wat the order voted to buy a farm to be known as the "Masonic Home," the JOHN H. HARRIS GRAND MASTER C. H. M COLLINS. price of same not to exceed $10,000. This is one of the greatest propositions ever adopted by any colored organization Much credit is due the Court of Jericho, whose grand officers were present and received by the Grand Lodge. They stated that they had a few hundred dollars on hand to put into the proposition, and stated further that they would raise as much more if the men would join in the arduous task. The ladies' speeches were very enthusiastic, so much so, that at the conclusion of their remarks the brothers with one accord pledged themselves to assist. The following ladies were present: Mesdames Williams, Gamble, Ilyde and Jackson of Kansas City. They were the representative officers of the Court. It's intended to make this a truck farm, and that it be self-sustaining by raising potatoes and other produce for market and at the same time it will give employment to Masons who are unable to do hard work, and to orphan children who can pick berries and do other light work about the farm. One thousand dollars was subscribed by Masons to be paid by the next session of the Grand Lodge and will be applied on the home. The following comprise the committee to work in correction with --- VOLUME X. The Chapter,Commandery and Blue Lodge Plan for Another Year of Prosperity. The thirty-third session of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Commandery and Grand Lodge was held in Topeka last week. There were over three hundred delegates present and equally as many visitors. This was was the greatest session since the order's existence in Kansas. Prince Hall Grand Chapter met with Lincoln Chapter No.2, R. A. M., at the Masonic Temple Monday with representatives from Chapters throughout the jurisdiction. After the reports of committees, lectures and other instructions,the follow ing officers were elected for the ensuing year: G. H. P., C. E. Lette, Atchison. D. H. P., S. G.Watkins, Topeka. King, R. C. Clark Kansas City. Gr. S., L. W. Whitehead, Yale. G. T., F. M. Stonestreet, Topeka. G. See'y., Thos. Brown, Atchison. Prelate, O. A. Davis, Kansas City. The Prince Hall Grand Commandery convened on Thursday with a full attendance,with Grand Eminent Commander R. C. Clark presiding. After the reports of the various committees, which showed the excellent growth of the order, the following officers were elected: G. E. C., R. C. Clark, Kansas City. Dept. G. E. C, Richard High tower, Topeka. Generalissimo, R. E. Smith, Wichita. Capt. General, C. W. Douglas, Emporia. G. T., R. J. Smith, Leavenworth. G. S., Thomas Brown, Atchison. Prelate, L. W. Whitehead, Yale. The thirty-third annual session of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas and jurisdiction convened in the Masonic Temple at 401 Kansas Ave., at 10 a.m., Friday with R. W., C. II. M Collins presiding. This was the last of the three days' session and the several committees made their reports promptly and they were adopted without discussion, showing that the grand master knew his craft and the men possessing the ability to perform the duties of the various committees with exactness and firmness. Twenty-four deaths were reported this year, the beneficiaries having received $100 each, leaving a balance in the treasury of something over $3,000. The order shows a remarkable growth both in lodges and members over the preceding year. On Friday at high noon a street parade headed by Jackson's Twenty third Regiment Band followed by Cyrene Commandery and several hundred Masons and Grand Lodge officers marched to Garfield Park. Ben Tillery, of Seneca was marshall of the day. At the park various amusements were indulged in until late in the afternoon, and the three days' session was concluded with a TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 4, 1968. Bryan Tells Topeka Negroes They are a Race of Cotton Pickers! William Jennings Bryan, Democratic candidate for president was in Topeka Thursday of last week and delivered three speeches. As usual, a few of the don't-know-what they-are Negroes called to pay their respects to the man of varied ideas. He said the colored race should not continue to let the Republican party fool them by telling them about tariff. "Your race," said Mr. Bryan "is not interested in that question. You don't own any factories nor do you work in them. You grow and pick cotton, therefore you do not derive any benefits from tariff." Someone spoke of the Springfield riot, but Bryan did not even grunt about it while in the presence of this august body of desciples of Haskell, Tillman and Vardaman. The speech and hand shaking was completed in three minutes. One of the party said he is done with Democracy, that he is satisfied that Haskell and Tillman have Bryan in charge. Grand Master Collins in the purchase and management of a home: D A. Jones, Leavenworth; C. C. Officer, Maple Hill; J. B. Fleming, Horton; L. W. Johnson, Kansas City; S. P. Hawkins, Topeka. Hereafter all members of subordinate lodges will have their secretaries send the names of beneficiaries to the Grand Secretary. This is quite important and one of the best orders passed. The Grand Lodge voted to meet at Kansas City in 1909. Each member was assessed $1 per month for the Masonic Home. Much praise was given Grand Master Collins for the most excellent work accomplished during the past year. He is the youngest man that ever filled this exalted place and he is an honor and credit to the craft. IN HONOR OF BISHOP GRANT! The Tri-anniversary celebrating the sixtieth year of his age, the thirty-fifth year of his ministry and the twentieth year of his episcopacy was held in honor of Bishop Abram Grant, D. D., by the ministers and people of the Fifth Episcopal District in Allen Chapel A.M.E. church at Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 25-6. Tuesday morning Aug. 25th, the beautiful auditorium of Allen Chapel was filled with the flower of the two Kansas Cities to do honor to the distinguished guest. The very large and enthusiastic attendance at each session of the celebration was a splendid evidence of the esteem in which the Bishop is held by all classes of the people. The large and excellent choir of Alten Chapel furnished music especially adapted to the occasion. Prof. Jackson of the musical department of Western University presided at the grand organ with his own peculiar skill and rare technic. Bishop H. B. Parks of the Tenth district was present and presided at the several sessions. The program was a somewhat lengthy one as the various activities of the Bishop's life were divided into subjects to be separately treated by different speakers. The unusual care and painstaking with which each speaker prepared his paper, and the rigidity with which each stuck to the subject assigned him resulted in a wide range of discussion without a sameness or monotony. We confess to our own surprise at the indepen- dence with which each speaker dealt with his subject. One could hardly expect a very broad literary research in dealing with the life of a man who had spent his days in simple and philanthropic Christian labors among his humble people. And yet, this simple life was woven into a thousand poetic beauties, while every period of his ancient and modern history was called upon to pay tribute in simile or comparison. For richness of imagery and beauty of poesy some of the papers read would take their place as classic productions. There were several visitors who had traveled more than a thousand miles at their own expense to pay homage to the honored guest. Representatives came from Washington, D. C., Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Illinois, while greetings, gifts and papers to be read came from every section of the United States. We note the more distinguished visitors as being Bishop H. B. Parks, Dr. John Hurst, Dr. B. F. Watson and Prof. Cole of the Baptist church. Doctors Stephens and Castro of the Baptist church sent greetings, the former filling a place on the program by sending a paper to be read. Dr. J. E. Edwards opened the program with a paper reviewing the times of Bishop Grant with much interesting historical data. Dr. Ricketts followed with a characteristic talk on "Bishop Grant the Mason." Following this Dr. W. S. Brooks of Des Moines, Ia., set the house ablaze with a flow of eloquence on the subject, "Bishop Grant the Commoner" Rev. J D. Barksdale then read a paper on the subject, "Bishop Grant the Churchman." Without trying to speak in detail of all papers read, which space prevents our doing, we will further mention the papers of Drs. W. D. Cook, of Saint Louis and O. E Jones of Kansas City only. These two gentlemen must have lent their very best energies to the papers read as they were worthy of the attention of any assembly. The presents were notably of much value. A list of which we will publish later. These splendid and pleasing activities closed on Wednesday night with a brilliant talk by Nelson C. Crews of Kansas City, Mo, such as only Mr. Crews can make. Bishop Grant being called upon NUMBER 36 spoke feelingly of the many kind things that had been said of him for two days, and expressed his inability to make a fitting reply at this time. Thus elicited a meeting that shall be long remembered by those whose good fortune it was to be present. Great credit is due 13 BISHOP ABRAM GRANT. Rev J. C. Caldwell, secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor league as secretary of the program committee for the neat arrangement of same. Booker Washington Wants Justice Done the Negro! (By Telegraph to the Editor of The World) Baltimore, Aug. 19 — Within the past sixty days twenty-five Negroes have been lynched in different parts of the United States. Of this number only four were even charged with criminal assault upon women. Nine were lynched in one day on the charge of being connected with murder. Four were lynched in one day on the charge that they passed resolutions in a lodge approving the murder of an individual. There were lynched in one day on the charge that they had taken part in the burning of a gin house. The others were lynched for miscellaneous reasons. One was publicly burred in open day-light in the presence of women and children, after oil had been poured upon his body at Greenville, Texas, and reports state that a thousand people witnessed the spectacle in the open square of the town. One other victim was eighty years or age. How long can our Christian civilization stand thus? I am making to special plea for the Negro, innocent or guilty, but I am calling attention to the danger that threatens our civilization. CONDUMNS NEGEO LOVERS. For the Negro criminal, and especially for the Negro loafer, gambler and drunkard I have nothing but the severest condemnation, and no legal punishment is too severe for the brute that assaults a woman. It requires no courage for 500 men to tie the hands of an individual to the stake or hang or shoot him. But young men and boys who have once witnessed or who have read in the papers of these exciting scenes of burnings and lynchings often get the idea that there is something heroic in attacking some individual in the community who is at least able to defend himself. No doubt the people who engage in lanchings, and excuse them, Continued on Page 8. . SPRINGFIELD, MO. Mrs Fred Williams kept open doors Thursday from 9:30 to 6:30 in honor of her guest from Cleveland, Ohio. The ladies very elaborately turned out and before leaving were served to punch and after dinner minis. A jolly party spent Friday afternoon at Lindall's Park, when the guest of honor were Mr. and Mrs. F J Williams. Crocquet playing was the leading features for the evening. Adainty lunch was served to Mr F J Williams and wife, Prof W H McAdams and wife, Mesdames Jesse Chamberlain, Herry Stemmona. Mises B K Morrison, Dovie Williams, India Wilson, Clara Nutall, Francis Blue, Anna Smith, Mr H M Fleicher and Rev. Dorsey. Mr S H Cox entertained Friday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs F J Williams. Music and games were the pleasure for the evening; each person being welcomed by a lovely bouquet of cut flowers. A goodly number were present to enjoy the occasion, and the happy crowd were very elaborately served to dainties of the season Mr. and Mrs. William Bruce announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Edythe Josephine to Morris Davis Jr. of Covington, Ky., Sept. 19th '0s, Saturday noon. After which Mr. and Mrs. Davis will leave Saturday night for Covington, Kentucky, where they will make their future home. Mrs Fred Williams was a charming hostess to a number of her friends at her cosy home on Summit Ave. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Williams of Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Alice Blakey is very sick at her home 1003 Sherman. Mr. Wm. McAdams Jr. will depart for St. Louis in a few days. Mrs Edwina Smith and Cleo Young of Sherman St entertained Thursday afternoon. The guest of honor was Miss Susie Hall, who leaves in a few days for her home in Denver, Colorado. After a number of games refreshments were served, the color scheme being pink and white. A trip from Springfield to New York or from Benton to Center was at the A. M. E. Church Railway Co Aug. 31, under the directions of Rev. J. A. Allen, the Pastor and General Superintendent. It was quite unique and enjoyable and a financial success. The Dunbar Pleasant Home Club rendered a splendid program for the benefit of the C P Church Rev. R W Foster, Pastor Rev W H Wheeler, just returned from the Quarterly Conference convened at Gre nfield, reports a very profitable assembly Located on the Boulevard is the pleasant home of Mrs Anna Stevens where the Woman's Musical and Literary Club was most pleasantly entertained The life and work of Paul Lawrence Dunbar was studied, also quotations from the same writer. Further arrangements for adding to the hospital fund were completed Visitors were Miss Clara Nutall, Mesdames Mattie Wils n of Ft Worth, Texas, Queen Haywood and Minnie Forde The club decided to entertain in honor of Mr Floyd Williams and wife, of Cleveland, Ohio, and other visitors of the city Tuesday evening A dainty refreshing repast was served. The Club meets with Mrs, E. C. Johnson on September 10. The Woman's M. and L. Club was entertained at Mrs Williams' from 2 until 4 o'clock Mrs M E Dorsey has returned after spending nearly the entire summer with her parents and Rev Dorsey's. She is looking greatly improved from her vacation and reports a most excellent visit Mrs B B Cooper has been under the care and treatment of a physician for the last week or so Miss Mable Wilson of Indiana, sister of Miss India Wilson, is spending several weeks with us. She has been ill for several months, but her strength is slowly recovering and we earnestly pray for her complete recovery Mr Pearl Moore, of South Grant street is quite sick with typhoid so ver We hope to see him out again soon Miss Ison of St. Louis is visiting for several days with her uncle, Rev. J A Allen Miss Anna B Smith, graduate of Quindaro, University and of Kansas City, Kansas, is in the city She has been elected Domestic Science instructor of Lincoln High School We wish her the greatest success. AS I SEE THE COLORED RACE BY EUGENE P. TINGLE. Troop M, 19th Cav. Ft. Riley. I see the whole, entire Negro race, one of the strongest, most feared, but cowardliest races on earth. We do not love each other as we should, or else we would form together and stop to much lynching and mobbing of our innocent and loved ones. If we loved each other as we should we would form so strong a combination that the prejudiced would be afraid to risk themselves with us, the aristocrats would place us to the middle and the poor whites to the bottom, as 10 years ago the poor whites were not known any more than peasants or serfs. I know of many instances where the railroads have refused to take our baggage. Why do not the Negroes form together and buy a railroad of their own? Not a colored man in all the world but would help on such a process. We who do not have wives have respectable sisters, other relatives and friends. We would yoke up a team of oven and let them haul our female population through the land rather than to have to ride in a smoking car full of disreputable white men. So, let us organize. Ask great men, such as Vernon, Dr Hampton, and Dr. Fane to hold such an office and send the appeal all over the Afro-American population so that we can have a railroad of our own and points where our railroad cannot run take a street; car and let the white people have their cars and trains. Now let us come together and love each other, for we discover "The power of love overcomes distinction and gets all castes together. WEIR, KANSAS. Prof. W. F. King, principal of the day school which starts on the let day of September, arrived on the 27th and was shaking hands with old friends. Fred Harris took the 9 a.m. train for Oswego, on the 29th, to see his best girl. Dr G. S Hertmon of Hutchinson, arrivei on the 30th ult., and will spend two weeks or more in our city. Rally day was held at St John church on the 40th. The church was divided into two clubs, No. 1 under the captaincy of A. Johnson, and No. 2 under M. Lee. Rev S. E. Pierce and church were present and several from Pittsburg and Mineral, with Rev. K. L. Kennedy. The rally was continued until the 1th Sunday in September. The Junior Union was entertained on the 26th at the residence of Mrs S. A. Kinnell, president of the union. After Teacher's meeting, Rev. N J. Anderson, pastor, and the teachers and officers of the Sunday School were entertained. Ice cream and cake were served, closing with a watermelon feast. Mrs. Ella Young has opened up her new Fall style of hats. Mrs. Lillie Dupree seems to be some better at this writing. Mrs. Carrie Jackson was taken very sick on the 30th and the doctor was called in, but is now better. Mrs. J. B. Robing received a tel- WESTERN UN1VERS1TY Quindaro, Kansas. The Great Educaional Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Leading and Best Industrial School of the west Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. SHELTON FRENCH,A.M.,Acting Pres. I . once: Office Bell West 1423. Residence Bell West 15 courses Classical, College, Prepara Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumen including piano, organ and harp (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Car and Book-Binding, Business Coun and Typewriting, Tailoring, D Plain Sewing, Cooking, Launderi Gardening. SHELTON F 1. once: O ephone message from Parsons on the 31st ult , that her cousin, Matt. Mathews, was killed on the 30th by a policeman. To The Farmers We, the Executive Committee of the Sunflower State Agrultural Association, are very anxious to have the cooperation of every Farmer and those agriculturally inclined, to make our meetings in Forest Park at Ottawa, September 23 24 25 a great success The Ottawa Agriculturists are putting forth every effort possible to make our stay with them a pleasant one All accommodations in Forest Park While this meeting is not a fair, we urge that every farmer man or woman, will bring or send something to represent his section Also come prepared to get acquainted with this great Kansas movement in order that it might reach the heights by your support, Program in next week's issue of the PLAIN DEALER. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Mrs. Belle Christman and little nephew left Saturday evening for their home in Jackson, Miss., after a two weeks' visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell White, 1237 Armstrong Ave. Mrs. Christman is a sister of Mrs. Whitc. The sisters had never seen each other before Mrs. Christman's arrival in the city two weeks ago. Mrs. Christman and Mrs. James Butler visited at the home of Mrs. Nathaniel Holmes Sunday Aug. 16. Mrs. Harvey of Memphis, Tenn, left Saturday afternoon for her home, after a two weeks visit at the home of Mrs. John Gehring, Walker Ave. NORTH TOPEKA Sunday services at B. street Baptist church were enjoyed by all. Rev Mendenhall preached an able sermon on baptism, after which the congregation retired to the river, where the pastor baptized five converts. The church is being greatly revived under the new pastor. The rally will be the second, Sunday in September instead of the fourth. There will be a big barbecue at the B. street church the second Saturday in September. The Sunday School is growing greatly and the children are all coming out well. Mrs T J Williams entertained at lunch Mesdames Carry of Buxton Iowa, Monday, August 31. And also entertained at dinner Miss Julia Jackson of St Louis, Will McCoy, Lizzie and Lucy Williams. Advantages Gem Steamer F. B. SIMM BEST WORK No Cheap Help Phone 7)3 "Perfection None Better Made For TRY IT The Kaw Are You The Fountain of Splendid Location, H Good Influences and Thorough Information For terms, prices and offered, write to I.A.M., Actin Residence Bell West 15 Steam Laun F. B. SIMMS, Proprietor WORK IN THE Cheap Help—No Cut R 519 NORTH Section F Made For Bread A TRY IT TODAY. Kaw Millin You Sick Mountain of Health Bath Splendid Location, Healthful Classical Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to Gem Steam Laundry, F. B. SIMMS, Proprietor BEST WORK IN THE CITY. No Cheap Help--No Cut Rate. 'Phone 7)3 519 NORTH'ANSAS AVE. "Perfection Flour" None Better Made For Bread And Pastries. TRY IT TODAY. The Kaw Milling Co., TOPEKA KAN Are You Sick? The Fountain of Health Bath House Makes a Specialty of treating Colored Patrons. We are prepared to give Mineral and Mud Baths, Russian and Vapor. YoujWill be Surprised at the Treatments and the Beautiful H A]Block]from Post Office For further Information, write, THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATED prised at the Good you will events and the mineral Water tiful Health R from Post Office, Excelsior Spo write YoujWill be Surprised at the Good you will get out of our Treatments and the mineral Water of this Beautiful Health Resort Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Iuskegee 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 sotend an ambition to dedicate their lives wholly undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any MINISTRY. Did Location, Healthful Christie ences and Thorough Teachers. nation terms, prices and all inducements e to Acting Pres. Well West 15 In Laundry, S, Proprietor IN THE CITY. No Cut Rate. 519 NORTH'ANSAS AV E. On Flour" Bread And Pastries. TODAY. Milling Co., TOPEKA KAN Sick? Health Bath House Good you will get out of our mineral Water of this Health Resort e, Excelsior Springs, Mo. F. J. WEAVER, 1005 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo. 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: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. We have secured applications for teachers. Parties desiring well qualified teachers, Address PLAIN DEALER. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mrs A R Eaglason entertained on Wednesday evening complimentary to Mrs Addie Reeves Stafford, of Kalamazoo, Mich. The musical features of the evening were highly entertaining. Mrs Renfro of Pittsburg, Kansas, rendered some vocal selections of a very high class in an enjoyable and effective manner; Miss Mattie Miller and Mr. George King played, the former the piano, the latter the piccolo, in their own incomparable way. The readings of Miss Lillian Burns were interesting, humorous and most enjoyable. The solo of Mrs A Myers was a most pleasing rendition. The latter part of the evening was given to whist. Mesdames Fannie Hoyt and A R Eagleson entertained at dinner on August the 30th, complimentary to Prof Frederick West and wife. The color scheme was green and white The dinner, of the many excellent things of the season, was served in courses. Miss Mattie Miller left for Chicago last week, where she will take a course of music at the Conservatory. Rev Brownlee of Salina, preached at St Luke's A M E church laat Sunday Rev A B Allen of Atlanta, T.A., preached Sunday afternoon at the Warren stacet Baptist church and in the evening for St Luke A M E church, both discourses being very interesting. Mrs. R S King entertained Mrs. S D Harris of Emporia, and Rev. Brownlee of Salina, Rev J M Brown and Mrs L. Verder at breakfast last Monday. Rev Brown attended the Tri-Anniversary of Bishop Grant, at Kansas City and says it was "great." R C Wasson left Thursday to at tend Chautauqua at Kansas City. Prot Peace returned this week from an extended visit in Arizona and California. Robert Todd, a former Lawrence young man, stopped over on his way from Topeka. His Lawrence friends were very glad to see him. He is making Parsons his home. Miss Mary Obanion of Leavenworth, is here, visiting friends. Miss Ida Harris and Mrs Jodie Hughes entertained for Mrs. Lou Harris of Emporia, while she was in the city. Mrs John Williams of Leavenworth, visited with her parents, Mr Robinson and wife, last week. W C Brown has moved into his new home at 1120 Connecticut St. He has a very pretty home indeed Reuben II Brown of Parkville, Mo., a student of Kansas University spent Sunday in Lawrence. William Phillips, of St Louis, was here, the guest of Dr J J Kenner. He accompanied his mother, Mrs Mary A Kenner, home. Mrs Kenner, who has been here visiting her son for two weeks, left for her home Tuesday. Several social affairs were given in her honor Misses Nellie Crutchfield and Rita Martin of Garnett, are here for a few days, visiting Mrs W C Brown. Miss Mary Truss, who has been visiting friends in Chicago, has returned after an extended visit. Prof F C West and wife were pleasantly surprised by a party of about thirty last week calling aft r they had retired. The party was pleasantly received and a few hus s were spent in conversation, and partaking of cream and cake. The Stewardess board of St Luke A M E church met with Mrs Jodie Hughes last Monday afternoon The Mothers' Congress held its meeting at the Warren street Baptist church last Tuesday, and enjoyed one of the most interesting meetings yet had. After the different committees had made their reports Mrs Zenobia Carter read an excellent paper on, "Children and Good Manners." Discussion was opened by Mrs M J Martin, followed by several others. Mrs. Lucy Gleed and daughter, Amelia, left Tuesday to attend the Bishop Grant Tri-Anniversary at Kansas City. Mrs. Alice Burns has returned from Jefferson City, where she has been visiting for several weeks. Mrs Daisy McKnight of Kansas City, Mo, was the guest of Mrs. Corinne Eagleson for a few days. Miss Gertrude Taylor, one of the Leavenworth teachers, is the gue t of Mrs Scott King, this week. KANSAS CITY NOTES. The leading event of the week in this busy, bustling burg was the tri-anniversary entertainment and banquet given at Allen Chapel, on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25th and 20th. A large number of distinguished visitors were present and the speeches and exercises were mostly extolling the valuable services of Bishop Abram Grant in matters of Church, School and State. An honor more fitting and deserved could not have been better paid to such a splendid example of unselfish and safe race leadership. Among the distinguished guests present were Bishops Heard, Tanner and Parks, Dr. W. T. Vernon, Prof Kealing and other general officers, and a long list of presiding elders, local pastors and friends. Allen Chapel, which is known far and wide for its entertainment propensities and sincere hospitality, fairly outlid itself on this occasion, and Pastor F. Jessie Peck and his loyal congregation stand out as the leaders of the whole Fifth district in paying homage and respect to the venerable Bishop Grant. The second annual Chautauqua and religious congress held at the Metropolitan Baptist church, Rev. E Arlington Wilson pastor, Kansas City, Kansas, has been drawing large crowds daily to the morning, afternoon and evening sessions The best literary, musical and religious talent in the two Kansas Citys has been brought out to the edification and instruction of the congregation Rev E. W. Moore, D. D., of Philadelphia, Penna, and Prof. R H. Cole of St Louis, were some of the distant and distinguished guests. The Woman's Day brought out the largest crowd and the best selectus in literary effort and music. Prof. Robert Jackson and the Allen Chapel choir at night rendered music of a most excellent character. The New Era Baptist Association concluded its sessions in Kansas City last week. The Woman's Home and foreign Missionary society of this convention elected the officers for the next year mainly from Kansas City and Jackson county. The Board of Education elected John M. Marquess principal of the Sumner High school, Kansas City, Kansas, in place of J E Patterson resigned. Prof Marquess is from Helena, Ark., is a graduate of Pisk Dartmouth college, and has had a long experience in the schools of the South Grand Master Collins and the Kansas City delegation to the Masonic Grand Lodge held in Topeka, returned rejoicing over their success in securing the next place of meeting for Kansas City. The funeral of Henry Herritt, a well-known citizen of Kansas City, Kansas, was held Sunday by Pride of the West lodge, No. 53, A.F. A.M. The deceased brother leaves a wife and two small children. Miss Mabel Vaughn of Quindaro, left Sunday evening for Talequah, Okla., where she will teach music and stenography in a Government Mission school. Prof R. Cole, wife and daughter, Mrs Prof Evans, and Rev Wilson were entertained at dinner last Sunday by Mrs H. West, of 1225 Barnett street. Mrs J. J. Robbins left Saturday for Nashville, to spend 39 days visiting her sister, Mrs Valentine. Mr Robinson and wife own considerable property in Kansas City and Oklahoma. Educational day will be held at A M E church on September 12th. Bishop Grant and Rev O E Jones will preach the educational sermons and an excellent program will be rendered. The schools for the two Kansas Cities, and Western University will open Monday, September 11th, and indications point to a larger attendance this year than in any year previous in the history of Kansas City. Knowledge is the key, get knowledge. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. The State Fair opened Monday with a brilliant array, prospects of fair weather and big crowds. Prof. W. II. Crawford, of Alton, Ill, is in the city for some weeks stay. The Professor is quite a renowned clocutionist. Geo. W. Parker, of Omaha, is spendings few days at the fair. Della Barlow, of Omaha will make her future home here with relatives. Rev. D. Phillips is preparing to attend the National Baptist Association and Convention which convenes in Lexington, Ky., about September 15th. Mrs. A. P. Curtis was slightly injured at the fair ground Monday. A. L. Corneil returned home from Topeka, Kansas Saturday, where he attended the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas. Covenant and communion at Mt. Zion next Sunday. The concert given at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Tuesday night was well attended and a success. The committee who gave the affair turned the proceeds $28,00 over to Rev. Phelps and wife as a token of appreciation. The L. L. Lindsey Republican Club will give a rousing meeting on Monday night Sept. 7th at Bruce's Hall. Congressman Pollard, Judge P. J. Cosgrove, W. N. Johnson and others will speak. All are invited. W. W. Morley. OLATHE, KANSAS. Rev F Landers, of Kansas City, filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist church on Sunday last. Rev Jones preached at the A M E church on Sunday. Mrs Lottie Richardson of Kansas City, spent last week in Olathe, the guest of her cousin, Capitola Rollins. Miss Frederica Martin returned Sunday from Garnett. The Sunday School picnic was held at Elizabeth on Tuesday. C. R Miller. H. A Moten, John Jenkins and W. R Rollins attended Grand Lodge at Topeka last week. John Mitchel and wife and Mrs. B. O. Crane of Kansas City, spent the week-end in Olathe, guests of W. R. Rollins and family. Miss Louisa Scott spent last week in St Joseph Mo. Miss Dicey Levells had a stroke of paralysis Sunday, but at this writing she is somewhat better. W. Caldwell of Carrolton, Mo., and his family have moved here to reside for a while. Mrs Toma Beck of Atchison, is visiting her brother, John Pratt. George Rolling was called home Monday to the sick bed of his mother Mrs D. Levell Mrs Millie Clark, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs P. Lyle, of Paola Kansas, returned Sunday. Miss Anna E. Smith, 480 Washington Avenue, Kansas City, Kals., who recently graduated from Western University in dress making, millinery and domestic science, is open for engagements. Parties in need of competent persons in either one of the above branches will write this young lady, who is seeking employment and comes well recommended to carry out either of the above to a successful completion. 480 Wash City, Kals. from Westess making. Miss Addis, has for Magic Shampoo advertised Bell 'Phone 1091 Ind. Phone 959. Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic Shampoo 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 does double service—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 THE PLAINDEALER office. Ladies, call and examine them. The most complete stock Grocereries and General Merchandise eat the very lowest prices at B. J. NELLE'S 1110 South Walnut Street. Topeka Industrial and THE WESTER A School For C WHAT WE DO DEPARTMENTS: ADVANTAGES: Expenses Reasonable. Help Opens Tuesday, September 8 formation cheerfully given. Wm. R. Carter, Principal. PEASONAL ATTENTION The officers of this Bank give their undivided personal attention to the interests of the Bank and its patrons. PLANT A PIT L SURPLUS Valuable paper of ch Prod H. Quinney, W. T. Welch, James A. Kimba Material and Educational Institute, THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. School For Christian Training. WE DO WELL Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Normal Preparatory, Music, Education and Ministry Babblings, Modern Equipment Special Trained Teachers, High Lone, Strict Discipline Home Training for Girls, Every Stu- tle Learns a Trade. Table. Help for Worthy Students. 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Termina 4 years from the time. $1. Sold by all rewriters. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway. New York Drawn D. Baldwin & K. F. Washington, D.C. --- --- A DRAWING BUSINESS Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. Hell 'Phone 1091 Ind. Phone 969. Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection! Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence: 327 Madison Street. TOPEKA, KA Office Hours 9 to 12 p.m. 2 to 8 p.m. W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. "Mike" 404 "ansas Avenue Independent Phone 014. TOPEKA, KA. TOPEKA KANSAS L. M. PENWELL, 511 Quincy St. Upon day and night Both Phones 192. 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. The Topeka Plaindealer THE PLAINDEALER PUB. CO. 112 East Seventh Street. BELL PHONE 10.4 ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. NICK CHIEFS, Editor TRAVELING SOLICITING AGENTS. ADOPHOR GRILLIAN, NLD OBANION SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.50 Four Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... $0.50 Entered at the Postoffice at Tops as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY SEPT, 1 1908. SUE RAILROAD FOR FORCING HIM INTO JIM CROW CAR G. W. Hamilton, of the firm of Stonestreet & Hamilton, undertakers, has returned from Dover, Okla , where he escorted the remains of the late Windsor Owens. He visited Hennessy and the west portion of the country. He reports the colored farmers and business men doing fine—good crops and nothing to worry them but Jim Crowism and the Democratic party. He says the colored people are all for Taft. Mr. Hamilton said the most humilating thing he had to encounter started at Caldwell, Kas. The conductor demanded that he and the funeral party consisting of the widow, her father-in-law and Mrs. Anderson remove from the car Mr. Hamilton refused to move, when the train reached the line, the whole crew began to annoy them. The conductor telegraphed the sheriff at Enid to meet the train. On their arrival the sheriff and a halt dozen deputies boarded the train and demanded that he throw up his hands, and searched and forced him out of the coach, but refused to take him into custody. The whole party was then forced into the front end of a filthy car a part of which was used by white men as a smoking apartment. The sheriff has interfered with interstate commerce traffic and for this act is liable to arrest. The railroad is also liable for damages and Mr. Hamilton, who owns a fine farm in Oklahoma, says that he will institute proceedings against the company THE TOLEKA PLAIN DEALER (Nick Chiles) will turn every stone to have this busy bee insulting sheriff arrested if such a thing can be done. We will start with the United States district attorney in Oklahoma and if he can't, we will appeal to the Department of Justice at Washington and if we fail to get any action, the matter will be checked up to president Roosevelt. The colored people should take a determined stand on this question and complain to the general managers of roads entering Oklahoma by giving the names of the train crew, number of train and date of any mistreatment toward colored passengers. Mr. Hamiilton has been leaning toward Democracy, but we think he has enough of Haskell, who is Mr. Bryan's campaign manager. Before the campaign is formally opened in this state, demands for the services of Hon. W. W. Fisher, of Kansas City, Kas., are coming to Republican headquarters by every mail. Chairman J. N. Dolly has already assigned him to Independence Sept. 4th and Iola on the 5th. As a public speaker and loyal Republican, Mr. Fisher is entitled to first place. He is thoroughly conversant with questions of public policy as they affect us as a race. In the contest for supremacy that is now on between the Republicans and Democrats, Mr. Fisher's worth can scarcely be estimated. He knows what Democracy means having come in contact with it in more than one way. The colored people of the state have confidence in him and are willing to accept his opinion and advice on matters touching their moral, material and political welfare. THE PLAINDEALER commends Chairman Dolly for his wise selection. Mr. Fisher will come up to every expectation. THE Negro who is thinking of voting for Bryan should take a glance at Oklahoma, the new state, where Haskell, one of Bryan's managers rules. Write any colored citizen and he will tell you not to vote for the Nebraskan because Haskell is backing him. Jim Crow was Haskell's first law in Oklahoma and Bryan endorsed it in a speech at Oklahoma City, while Judge Taft in a speech at the same place declared the constitution was not fit for decent people to live under and urged them to turn it down. Now, Mr. Negro, if you have any respect for the women of the race, cease talking about voting for a Democratic president. We are receiving complaints daily from women of the race about indecent remarks made in their presence by degraded white men who ride in the "smoker" which the Democrats of Oklahoma have set aside for colored passengers. Colored men, for the sake of your wives, mothers and sisters, quit talking Democracy. --- It is announced that President Roosevelt will appoint a colored man assistant United States attorney general. What does Bryan think of this? POLITICAL NOTES Chairman Dolly of the Republican State Central Committee has opened headquarters at 919 Kansas Avenue and is leaving no stone unturned to give the ticket a large majority. Mr. Dolly is a hard worker and is constantly at his desk. The committee has acted wisely in selecting a man who knows every pig path and every Republican voter in the state. He is well liked by everybody and his work will tell when the votes are counted. Mr. Dolly will go to Chicago in a few days to confer with campaign managers, and when he returns he will rout the Democrats from every nook and corner in Kansas. Hon. T. W. Bell, atty-at-law of Leavenworth, is rapidly forging his way to the trent as a lawyer and leader. He is identified with the Honorable Dan Anthony, one of the leading white men of the country and also congressman from the first congressional district of Kansas, as well as with W. J Biddle, one of the directors of the Lansing Penitentiary. These gentlemen always stand together in politics. Mr. Bell is the first colored man to be a member of the congressional committee since Kansas has been a state. He was elected at the last primaries served with a committee at reorganization last Tuesday, where a new committee met and elected W. J. Biddle chairman. This is certainly commendable and Mr. Bell can always be relied upon in doing his duty as a member of that committee. Mr Bell was alternate at the National Convention at Chicago. He is one of the leading masons of Kansas and has always been a leader in formulating plans to better the condition of the order and electing men who are capable and competent to Look! Look! You can make Money by a few Shares of Black Development Co 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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GENTLEMEN: I enclose herewith.....dollars for 50 or.....shares of Black Diamond Development Co.'s, Stock at 50s per share, Par Value #1.00 each, fully paid and non-appealable and carry no personal liability. In the selection of W. T. Beck for secretary of the state committee, the Republican party has recognized the young element of the party. Mr. Beck is editor of the Holton Recorder, and also chairman of the county central committee of Jackson county. This young man stands high in the community in which he lives and the party could not have made a better selection. He is well informed on the issues of the day and will do much toward bringing about success. Mr. Gibbs, who has been selected as chairman of the speakers' bureau is a young man highly versed in politics and knows every man of importance in the state. He has been connected with the State Central Committee for the past six years and is acquainted with every man who wields an ounce of influence. He resides at Lawrence and is a man of exceptional ability. The party has acted wisely in selecting this young giant to help fight its battles this fall. Prof. W. T. Vernon is now in the East making votes for the Republican party. He is one of the most effective and forceful speakers on the stump. The Washington Star (Washington, D. C.) has the following to say of him. "W T. Vernon, register of the treasury, will take a prominent part in the oritorical end of the presidential campaign. It was through his work that prominent Negroes were held in line for Taft before the nomination, and since then the national committee has had a number of requests to send him to various points for speeches He has been asked by Senator DuPont, who is chairman of the speakers' bureau of the national committee to give considerable time to speeches, and he has promised to do so "The bureau will make assignments for him after September 15. Prior to that time he will fill various engagements. He left here today to speak tomorrow before the National Association of Negro Physicians in New York. Friday he will speak to colored voters in the congressional district of Representative Olcott of New York. Monday night he will speak to Negroes in Boston, and September 3 he will lecture in Newport R. I. He also has an engagement at Philadelphia September 10, and will address the colored Odd Fellows of the country at Atlantic City the 16 of that month. He will also attend conferences of the A. M. E. Church in Kansas and Missouri in October. "It is understood that Vernon's assignments by the national committee will be largely in Ohio, Indiana, Kausas, Nebraska and Iowa, and that he will make only a few speeches in the East." Mrs. Earl Hallam, the woman who caused the Springfield riot has made a sworn that George Richardson, the colored man whom she accused, was the wrong man. This is true in nine tenths of the cases that happen in this country. The time has come to call a halt to these persecutions for imaginary wrongs perpetrated by some one else IF YOU WANT Employment, See MRS. ELLA STOVALL 616 Minnesota Ave. Who is in communication with the very best people who seeks good help. Ladies and Gentlemen. ROLLINS & EGGELSTON. PROPIRETORS. 121 S. Second St. GUTHRIE, OKLA T HON. T. W. BELL, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS. Look! Look! Look! SUBSCRIPTION BLANK. Name..... perform their duty. He was elected for the second time as deputy grand master at the session of the grand lodge held in Topeka last week. It was he and Colonel J B. Fleming of Horton who attended the Chicago convention and borrowed the steam roller from Hitchcock which was used so effectively at the last session of the grand lodge. Everybody who saw it, said it worked much easier than in Chicago. Mr. Bell is a successful lawyer and has secured pardon for some of the toughest convicts in this country that other prominent lawyers would not dare touch. Mr Bell is president of the Progressive League of Kansas, an organization for the betterment of the Colored people of this state. He has been engaged in practice of law for the past eighteen years and has tried 23 murder cases and won 19 of them. This gentleman was born in Iowa and worked his way through schools and colleges, has accumulated some valuable property, and has a good bank account. He has a devoted wife who is one of the leading ladies of Kansas ok! Look! W---- money by investing in Black Diamond Co's., Stock This 30,000 shares is to be sold at 500 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. Co, Milago, Illinois, dollars for 50 or..... nt Co.'s, Stock at 50c per share, non-annexable and carry no per REV W. P. THIRKIFLD, I. L. D. Pros. ROET. REYBURN, M. D. Dean W. C. McNEILL, M. D. Secretary. An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered. Full corps of instructors. Well equipted laboratories. The new Freedman's Hoppital, which adjoin the Medical college, just completed at a cost of $500,000 offers unexcelled clinical facilities. The third session of the post-graduate school and polyclinic will begin may 9, 1909, and continue six weeks for Medical course and four weeks for Dental course. W. C. McNEILL, . D., Secretary, 539 Florida Ave., Washington, D. C. Santa Fe On ale Daily. Good Until Oct. 31st Stop-Over Both Going and Coming. T. L. KING, Agent, Topeka, Kansas. 1908 Mrs. Birdie Hurley and sister of Kansas City have returned from Mississippi, where they have been visiting their mother and friends for the past few weeks. They report a most excellent time. Robert Kepley, of Valencia, who was sheriff ot Shawnee County some years ago, was in town last week, and reports his farm in excellent condition and says that his sor is going to make an ideal man The Mobile Car Sfgn Company wants two or three first class colored men to repreent its interest among their own people, best possible earnings to right parties, with the 'rustle,' in them. Call, write or 'phone Room 1,523 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kansas 'Phone 978. Mr. H. Patton, who conducts a news stand and tonsorial parlors at 911 Wyandotte and 1015 Oak street, is doing an excellent business. This gentleman is agent for THE PLAIN DEALER, and all persons wishing this paper may procure same by calling at either of these offices. Elder J. R. Ransom and Hon. W W Fisher will speak at Independence Friday and at Iola Staurday Demands are pouring in so fast for them that the chairman of the speakers' bureau hardly knows how to ar range for them. Fisher and Ransom are the most popular colored campaign orators in the state, and they will make votes wherever they go A CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank the many friends who so kindly assisted me in recent sadness Without their sympathy the burden would have been much harder to bear May the benedicductions of Him who is able to allay all sorrow be upon you all, is the pincere desire wish of MRS. NELLIE JOHNS. Mrs George M Lee, of Helena, Montana, who for the past three months visited in the East, was the guest of Mrs. Henderson, 9514 Evans, Chicago, for thirty days, and was entertained every day and evening while there Mrs. Lee was accompanied by her 14-year-old boy, who made numerous friends and was also highly entertained, according to the Chicago Defender. Mrs. Lee is the mother of George: Lee of this city. Prof. George W. Jackson dropped into this office Tuesday and exclaimed: 'Look here! This PLAIN-DEALER can't run without money, and I want to settle my subscription account and everything you have against me" When informed that he only owed for one year, the great bandmaster planked down $150 and added; "You could have had it six months ago, but your collectors haven't said anything about it" Oh, for ten thousand more like Prof. Jackson. Miss Bessie Johnson of Lawrence, who has been the guest of Miss Hazele Washington at her country home, Cassa Dora for the past ten days, has been highly entertained by both Miss Washington and her girl and gentleman friends while here. She arrived in the city Monday evening, August 24th. On Tuesday evening Miss Washington entertained two tables at whist. On Wednesday ten couples were asked to enjoy an evening party at Wilson's Summer Garden, but owing to the rain it was postponed. On Thursday evening she entertained three tables at whist. Friday noon Miss Johnson and her hostess were entertained at Wilson's cafe on Kansas avenue at dinner, in they enjoyed a delightful drive, after which they attended the Masonic drill. On Saturday Miss Washington invited ten of her girl friends to enjoy a tally...he ride over the city from two until six p.m. Those who enjoyed the ride were Misses Myrtle Pottinger, Marie Graham. Bertie Wilson, Cara Jones, Hazel Barton, Irene Scott, Belle Nevils, Mayme Payne of Kansas City, Bessie Johnson, who were guests of honor. While en route they stopped at the residence of Mrs. W. S Ware and were served ice and Nabisco wafers. On Monday morning Miss Marie Graham entertained five tables at whist in her honor and Monday after noon Miss Irene Scott entrained a number of visitors and Miss Johnson was one of the guests of honor. On Monday evening the young ladies were awakened from their slumber by hearing the harmonious voices of a male quartette, which they highly enjoyed. Miss Bessie left for her home Wednesday afternoon, declaring Miss Washington an ideal hostess, also the friends who helped to make her stay such a pleasant one ```markdown ``` You Can Hand Your Friend a Diamond and be absolutely certain that it will be appreciated, and at the same time be one of the best investments you could possibly make in his behalf. Diamonds are rapidly increasing in value. They may be purchased on easy payments at the greatest diamond house in Kansas— SANTA FE WATCH CO., 106 West Eighth Street. Mrs. Pauline Johnson of Junction City is visiting Mrs. Brookins, 1809 Washburn avenue Mr. Dean Buckner spent a few days in the city last week visiting relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs George Tucker, Mrs dames F Hyde, D. W. Carter and V. Roberts of Argentine were pleas ant visitors with Mrs R L. Shearce last week Mesdames S. Shuek and John Sims entertained at the home of the former one day this week in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Brashears of Denver. --- Mrs Charity Ray and her grand daughter, Zola, of Garnett spent a few days in the city visiting the for mer's son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ray. Wilson Carter, of Garden City, and A. M. Thomas were the guests of Jas. Cooper and wife one day last week. Mr. Carter was in at tendance at the grand lodge. Mr. and Mrs. John Odell entertained Wednesday at whist and dancing in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Brashears, of Denver. It was a very delightful air, the first being won by Mrs. Brashears and Mrs. John Roundtree the second. --- Friday of last week Mrs. John E. Roundtree entertained at o'clock Junior complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Will Brashews of Denver. Covers were laid for Mrs. O. Barnett and son Randolph, of Atkinson, Miss Gertrude Taylor, Leavenworth, Mrs. Allen Alexander and Corn Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Alexander entertained five tables at whist Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Will Branhear of Denver. It was one of the most enjoyable affairs of the present social reason. Mrs. Cora Bennett received first prize and Mrs. Branhear the consolation prize. Laboring People Can Wear DIAMONDS! We commend to all readers of The PRESIDENT the easy terms offered by the Santa Fe Witch Co. on Diamonds and Jewelry. You can own a nice stone by simply making small weekly payments. A diamond is a nice investment—beats mining stock. Watch their ad. in these volumes. FIRST AFRICAN At the annual business meeting of the church last evening the condition of the church was reported as flourishing, the bills for building material and labor having been paid in full during the year. The running expenses of the church have been met, and a nice balance is left in each treasury. There is also a considera b'e amount in the hands of those who are soliciting funds for brick With such an encouraging prospect the members should renew their efforts and let the ensuing year be one of continued prosperity. The pasto, board of trustees, board of deacons and all the other officers were re elected for the ensuing year Splendid congregations attended both services last Sunday. The services were good and the offerings liberal. Rev R. H. Cole of St. Louis, Mo. preached a strong and logical discourse in the evening, subject, "Witnesses for Christ." Expressions of appreciation are heard on every side concerning this noble sermon. Arrangements are being made to begin work soon We urge upon every member to attend regularly and help to lighten the burden. Remember the rally on the third Sunday in this month. Usual services next Sunday. Come early. Rev. C. H Cole, D. D, who was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Carr for several days this week, lett Weuesday for Kansas City. Miss Irene Scott entertained informally Monday afternoon at her home on Locust street for the visiting girls—Misses Ethel Gross of St Joseph, Mo. Bessie Johnson of Lawrence, Camille Wilson of Atchison, Eudora McClelland of Nashville, Teen and Miss Myers of Kansas City. Besides the guests of honor were Mrs Ed Brice, Mrs J J Holloway; Misses Corinne Jones, Myrtle Pottinger, Hazel Barton, Bessie Bennett, Mattie Sneel, Birdie Wilson, Bell Nevels Hazel Washington, Jessie Chiles, Mary Graham. 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 250 size in addition to our regular 500 size, either size mailed post paid on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 153 E. Kinzie street, Chicago, Ill. For particulars see advertisement elsewhere in this paper. THE ODD FELLOWS! This organization has long been recognized as a leader, and their commendable progress throughout the world is viewed with admiration by men of all creeds. In Kansas Odd Fellowship is gaining a foothold that is a credit to its already high standing. Mr. A. T. Glover, of Wichita, the grand master, has done more to bring about the present growth and J. MR. F. W. WASHAM. prosperous condition of the order than any of his predecessors. At the last grand lodge session, Mr. P. W. Washam, of Topeka, was elected grand secretary. He is a young man of high integrity, educated and refined and his election will reflect credit upon the order. Mr. Wesham is prompt in all of his transactions and will measure up fully to every requirement We congratulate the Odd Fellows for honoring such a worthy young man Miss Agnes Persley, one of our printers, who had been sojourning in Oklahoma with her sister, Mrs. William Walton, returned Monday. She spent nearly two weeks in the land where the ignorant, vicious white man dominates, and from her experiences, we don't think that she would desire to reside there. Miss Persley says that the Jim Crow car is hauled into Arkansas City, Kansas as though in the heart of Oklahoma, and that colored passengers are requested to board this car before reaching the state line. This is a violation of the inter-state commerce law, and Negroes should flatly refuse to enter this car, and it remaining on the same train, they have a right to keep their seats, and if forced to move the company is liable for damages. As for the Jim Crow car being run into Kansas, the attention of the state board of railroad commissioners should be called to the matter. Aside from being humiliated by the Jim Crow proposition, Miss Persley reports a very pleasant time, and feels greatly refreshed by her much needed rest, which has been well earned. --- Miss Marie Graham entertained a number of young ladies at a whist party Monday morning in honor of the visiting young ladies. The time was spent playing games, while the graphophone played several selections At noon the guests were served a delightful repast. The Willing Workers of St. John A. M. 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Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein: 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 or 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: See 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. SEC. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election to be held in the year 1908 for 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 of the legislature," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. SEC. 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 true and correct copy of original house concurrent resolution No. 2a, now on file in my office. C. I. DENTON, 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 concurring therein: SECTION 1. 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 electors 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 true and correct copy of original senate concurrent resolution No. 11, now on file in my office. C. E. DENTON. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawne County, State of Kansas. The National Surety Company, Plajntiff, vs No.24955 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 8512 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 Com- pany, filed their answer as garnishee, in the above entitled action stating in said answer that they are indebted to you in the sum of $318 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 hearing 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 NOTICE. Effie L. Thompson, Plaintiff, VS L. J. Thompson, Defendant, State of Kansas to said defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the 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. ERHE L 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, Kansas, A. A. Schmidt, Plaintiff, vs Mauricio Gu ierrer, Defendan', 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 garnishment summons was issued to and served upon the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail way 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 813 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 813 8g into court to be applied first, upon the costs of this action, and second, upon the claim of plaintiff herein. First published August 14 h 1908 PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, e. State of Kansas to Mac Bolen, Greeting: You are hereby notified that Samsuel Lee and Walter Staples,partner as Lee and Staples, have filed in the Court of Topeka, their bill of particulare against you, wherein they ask for judgment against you for $16.08, and interest at six per cent. per annum, from the 1 day of July, 1908, and that garnishee summons has been issued in said case directed to the A T. & S. F. Railway Company, and that said garnishee has answered showing that there are moneys in its possession, due to you. You are further notified that you must answer the petition filed by TROUTMAN & STONE, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest. Edwin O'Neil, Mr W. D Lyle accompanied his daughter, Venia, to Kansas City, Sanday morning, where she will attend the High school. Meal, Short Orders and Lunches at all hours. Our Sunday Dinners are the best ever. You are always welcome. 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Clerk of Court of Topeka. First pnblished September 4, 1908 PUBLICATION NOTICE Notice of final settlement. The State of Kansas Shawnee County, In the Probate Court in and f. r Said County. In the matter of the estate of Peter Spider. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for sa County, sitting at the Court House in the City of Topka, Shawne County, Kansas, on the 6th day of October, A D 1908, for a full and final settlement of said estate. Dated September 1, A. D. 1908 D. H. BRANAMAN, Administrator of the estate of Peter Snider deceased First published Sept. 4th, 1908. HIGGINSVILLE, MO. Mrs G F Berry and daughter, Aurora, left last Sunday morning for their home at Guthrie Okla after several weeks visit here with friends and relatives. Thomas Williams and sister Lou venia left Sunday morning for a visiting trip to Kansas City. 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To give a graphic idea of the progress in education, I can do no better than to show the increase in public expenditures since 1872: 1872 Total School Exp. * 12,856 1870 " " " " 349,831 1870 " " " " 787,145 1900 " " " " 1,091,610 1900 " " " " 2,291,053 I have looked into the statistics and I find that North Carolina spends more per hundred dollars of taxable property for school purposes than Massachusetts, which is perhaps the leading American state in educational expenditures. In 1900 North Carolina raised $10 on every one hundred dollars, while Massachusetts raised $3,87. But this does not mean, of course, that North Carolina has reached the standard of Massachusetts: it only shows how the people, though not rich, have been willing to tax them selves. And they have just begun: the rise of illiteracy of the state, as in all the south, is still excessive both among white and colored people. According to the last census, North Carolina has more illiterate white people than any other state in the Union, a condition due, of course, to its large population of mountainers. While the progress already made is notable, the leaders still have a stupendous task before them. At the present time, although taxing itself more per hundred dollars' worth of property than Massachusetts, North Carolina pays only $2,63 each year for the education of each child, whereas Massachusetts expends $24,89—nearly ten times as much. I do not wish to over-emphasize the work in North Carolina: I am merely using conditions there as a convenient illustration of what is going on in greater or less degree all over the South. One of the group of early enthusiasts in North Carolina was P. P. Claxton, who is now in charge of the educational campaign in Tennessee. With President Dabney of the University of Tennessee and State Superintendent Mynders, Mr. Claxton has conducted a state-wide campaign for education. Every available occasion has been utilized: picnics, court days, Decoration Days, and often the audiences have been larger and more enthusiastic than political rallies. Indeed, the meetings have been carried on much like a political campaign. At one time over one hundred speakers were in the field. Every county in the state was stamped, and in two years it was estimated that over half of the entire population of the state actually attended the meetings. Labor unions and women's clubs were stirred to activity, resolutions were passed, politicians were called upon to declare themselves, and teachers' organizations were formed. The result was most notable. In 1902 the state expended $1,800,000 for educational purposes; in 1905—1915 years later—the total will exceed $4,000,000. A similar campaign has been going on in Virginia, under the auspices of the Cooperative Educational Association, in which the leaders have been Dr. S. C. Michell, Prof. Bruce Payne, President Alderman, and others. In this work Ex-Governor Montague has also been a force for good, both while he was governor and since, and Governor Swanson at present is actively interested. Local leagues were formed in every part of the state to the number of 324. Negroes have also organized along the same line and now have ten local associations in five counties. HOW THE SOUTH IS TAXING HELP. One of the most striking features of the movement has been the development of the system of local taxation for school purposes—which is a long step in the direction of democracy. In the past the people have looked more or less to some outside source for help—to state or national funds, or the private gifts of philanthropists, or they have depended upon private schools—but now they are voting to take the burden themselves. In other words with the building up of a popular school system, supported by local taxation, education in the South is becoming, for the first time, democratic. It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of this movement in stimulating the local pride and self-reliance of the people, or in inspiring each community with educational enthusiasm. Another development of profound influence has been going on in the South As I have already pointed out, the so-called Northern philanthropist" has long been interested in Southern education, especially Negro education. For years his activities awakened, and indeed still awaken a good deal of hostility in some parts of the South. Many Southerners have felt that the Northners, however good their intentions, did not understand Southern conditions, and that some of the money was expended in a way that did not help the cause of progress in the South (TO BE CONTINUED) Booker Washington Wants Justice Done The Negro! believe that they will have the effect of striking terror to the guilty But who shall say whether the persons lynched are guilty? There is no way of distinguishing the innocent from the guilty except by due process of law. That is what courts are for. There who have examined into the facts know only too well that in the wild justice of the mob it is frequently the innocent man who is executed. TERRIFY THE INNOCENT. These lynchings terrify the innocent, but they emoolden the criminal. The criminal knows it is much easier to escape the made fury of the mob than the deliberate vengeance of the law. But no man is so innocent that he can be safe at all times from the frenzy of the mob Statistics show that during the past ten years an average of thirty-two Negroes have been lynched on the charge of assaulting women. Granting that thirty-two per year are guilty, is that a just reason for condemning over 3,000,000 adult Negro men who have no part in such crimes? Are we as a nation to allow thirty-two criminals a year out of a race of 10,000,000 of people to throw us into a frenzy and change the complexion of our civilization so that we are held up to foreign nations as an uncivilized people not governed by law or order? Again I would say I am not making any special plea for the Negro, but Because I feel that lynching is not only wrong, but a mistake—an awful mistake. EFFECT OF MOB JUSTICE. Mob justice undermines the very foundation upon which our civilization rests, viz., respect for the law and confidence of its security. There are, in my opinion, two remedies—First of all, let us unite in a determined effort everywhere to see that the law is enforced, that all people at all times and all places see that the man charged with crime is given a fair trial. Secondly, let all good citizens unite in an effort to rid the communities, especially the large cities, of the idle, vicious and gambling element. And in this connection I would not be just and would not be frank unless I stated that the betters of the black race could use their influence, especially in the cities, to see that the idle element that live by its wits without permanent or reliable occupation or place of abode is either reformed or gotten rid of in some manner. In most cases it is this element that furnishes the powder for these explosions. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Washington Notes. On Monday Washington Park, on the Potomac, was the scene of an event of unusual significance and importance. It was to this place the good colored people of this locality journeyed for the purpose of helping a fund for the relief of "Cedar Hall" the beloved and historic home of Frederick Donglass Washington Park is situated about eight miles from Washington on the Maryland shore of the Potomac A number of excursion boats carrying crowds of people were run between Washington and this beautiful Park where the ceremonies were conducted. Dr. Booker T. Washington, W. T. Vernon, register of the treasury, and a number of other race leaders made speeches. A large amount of money as a result of this novel scheme was subscribed, and the laudable cause of preserving the home of one America's greatest citizens will undoubtedly be realized. The Republican Party, that is, the colored end of it in the District of Columbia, held another notification meeting on Saturday night. Not dismayed or intimidated by the Democratic host led by the Rev. J. Milton Waldron, the Colored Republicans marched to True Reformers Hall and filled every available space, and from the same platform from which the Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron and the Rev. Dr. Corrouthers only a week before thundered their ridiculous approval of Mr Bryan and the Democratic party. the Republican spell-binders commended the work of the Chicago convention and pledged the hearty support of the Colored people to its cause and its nominee. There was plenty of enthusiasm on tap, and the speakers were all cheered lustily at every mention of Ohio's favored son. The meeting was held under the auspices of the New York Republican Club, and was presided over by Mr. Walter Pinchback, its president. Among those who made speeches were Mr. Charles Banks of Mississippi, Lawyer Nabier, of Tennessee, Rev. Geo W. Lee and Thos. L. Jones of Washington. The speech, however, juggling from the hearty approval made by the audience, which captivated all was made by W. T. Vernon, register of the treasury. Mr Vernon was not on the program for a speech, but when his presence became know, the crowd demanded a hearing, nor would this demand down until Mr. Vernon had been introduced by Chairman Pinchback. He made one of his characteristic eloquent, logical talks, which carried the crowd and demonstrated Mr. Vernon's great popularity with the boys. It is reported that Mr. John. C. Dancy has gone to Pennsylvania for a vacation. Hon. W. T. Vernon left Wednesday night for New York, Boston and Providence. He will make speeches in Providence and other points in the East. KANSAS CITY, KANS Profs Hadley and Dwiggins, of Mahara college, Tenn., were visitors in the city last week, the guests of J. W. Voorhie, corner of Sixth and State avenue. Rev Tyler was a visitor at the A M E church Sunday morning. Revs Bryant, Lawrence and Prof. Cole, of the Missouri conference, were visitors at the A M E church Sunday night. Rev Cole is principal of one of the St Louis schools, and delivered a very able sermon. Mrs L. C. Summers left Friday for Denver and Colorado Springs, where she will give musical concerts for Revs Ward and Braxton. Mrs Gardner, of the Metropolitan Baptist church, is still on the sick list. J. Earley and wife, of the A M E church, are very proud of their new baby boy. Sunday they attended church with him for the first time. Misses Carrie, Rebecca, and Henrietta Warren, of Louisville, Ky., are spending a few days in the city, visiting relatives, en route from Denver to Kentucky, and are stopping with their aunt, Mrs Burdette. There are now many out of town preachers in the city who are here to attend the banquet and reception given at Allen Chapel in honor of Bishop Grant. The Second annual Chautauqua and Religious Congress will be held at the Metropolitan Baptist church August 23-21, and many distinguished visitors are in the city who will appear on the programme. Miss Leota Wilson will leave on Friday for Fremont, Nebraska, to attend school. Miss Minerva Grahem, who has been sick, is now conalescent. Miss Lans, of Hannibal, Mo., is visiting her aunt, Miss McGruder, at 912 Nebraska avenue. Mrs L. W. Johnson left Saturday August 16, for Horton, Kansas, to be the guest of Mrs Flemming. The Mite Missionary society of the AME church gave a lawn social at the residence of Mrs Pauline Wood ford last Tuesday evening. A large crowd attended and spent a very pleasant evening. Messrs White and Cannon, of Memphis, Tean., are visiting Harry White and wite. A reception was given Tuesday evening, August 25, in honor of Mrs Glass and daughter, of St. Paul, Minn., who are the guests of Mrs. F. K. Douglas. A large crowd attended, and all went home feeling greatly refreshed after having spent a very pleasant evening. PAOLA. KAS. The First Annual Anniversary of the Second Baptist church, Rev N. J. Stokes pastor, will be one of the most pleasant events of the season The program is lengthy and some of the best talent in the city will appear and some of our most distinguished pastors will be with us during the week. Mrs. Loury and daughter, Zola, are in Butler, Mo., visiting friends and relatives. The colored people of Paola are making arrangements for a grand celebration September 22nd. There will be plenty to eat and drink, and plenty of enjoyment to be had at the Oak Grove park. Missen Emma and Fannie Fristo came from the city last week, where they were called to the bedside of their sick mother. The Feast in the Wilderness at the St. James church five nights last week was quite a pleasant event. The decorations were very exquisite and attendance good, and while you were feasting you could really feel as though you were feasting in the wilderness. 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