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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER VOLUME X. President Roose NEW SOUTHERN STATE Ray Stannard Baker Tell South--A Personal Should Be Done Southern white men: James H. Dillard, president; David C. Barrow, chancellor University of Georgia; Belton Gilreath, manufacturer and mine owner, Alabama; Dr. S. C. Mitchell, of Richmond Colloge, Richmond, Va. Northern white men. Robert C Ogden, of New York; Andrew Carnegie, of New York; Talcott Williams, of Philadelphia; George McAneny, president of the City Club of New York. Dr. H. B. Frissell, of Hampton Institute, a Northerner, whose work and residence has long been in the South; George Foster Peabody, treasurer, a Georgian, trustee of the University of Georgia, who resides in the North; Walter H. Page, editor of the "World's Work," a North Carolinian who has long lived in the North Negro membership: Bishop Abraham Grant of Kas. R. R. Moton, of Hampton Inst., secretary of the Board; J. C. Napier, a banker of Nash- ville, Tenn.; R. L. Smith, a farmer of Paris, Texas In a true sense the Southern Education Board and the Jeanes Fund Board represent organizations of "working idealists." Such cooperation as this, between reasonable, broad-minded and unselfish men of the entire country, is, at the present moment, the real solution of our problems. It is the solution of the Negro problem—all the solution there ever will be. For there is no "finality in human endeavor; there is only "activity;" and when that activity is informed with the truth and inspired with faith and courage, it is not otherwise than success, for it is the best that human nature that any given time can do. In making this statement, I do not, of course, wish to infer that conditions are as good as can be expected, and that nothing remains to be done. As a matter of fact the struggle is just beginning; as I have shown in previous articles, all the forces of entrenched prejudice and ignorance are against the movement, the political leaders who still dominate the South are as hostile as they dare to be. The task is, indeed, too big for the South alone; it must be met by the entire nation, and it will require all the strength and courage the nation possesses. Bends the campaign for better common schools, the educational revival has also renewed and revived all the higher institutions of learning in the South. The state universities, especially, have been making extraordinary progress. I shall not soon forget my visit to the University of Georgia, at Ato TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 25, 1968. hens, nor the impressions I received while there of strong men at work, not merely erecting buildings of mortar and brick, but establishing "a new sort of university system," which shall unify and direct to one common end all of the educational activities of the state: beginning with the common school and reaching upward to the university itself; including the agricultural and industrial schools, and even the Negro college of agriculture. The University of Georgia is the oldest state college in America, and the ambition of its leaders now is to make it the greatest. Mr. Hodgson drove me around the campus, which has recently been extended until it contains nearly 1000 acres. He showed me where the new buildings were to be, the drives and the bridges. Much of it is yet a vision of the future, but it is the sort of a vision that comes true. I spent a day with President Soule of the Agricultural College, on his special educational train, which covered a considerable part of the state of Georgia, stepping at scores of towns where the speakers appeared before great audiences of farmers and made practical addresses on cotton and corn and cattle raising, and on education generally. And everywhere the practical work of these public educators was greeted with enthusiasm. I heard from Prof. Stewart of his work in organizing rural high schools, in encouraging local taxation, and in bringing the work of the public schools into closer correlation with that of the university. Seeing the educational work of states like Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and others, one cannot but feel that the time is coming shortly when the North will be going South for new ideas and new in spiration in education. In a brief article like this, I have been able, of course, to give only the best outline of a very great work, and I have mentioned only a few among hundreds of leaders; the work I have described is only illustrative of what is going on in greater or less degree everywhere in the South. Many important developments have come from these campaigns for education. The actual building of new schoolhouses and the expenditure of more money for the struggle with illiteracy is only one of many results. For the crusade for education, supplemented by the new industrial impulse in the South has awakened a new spirit of self-help. The success with which the public was aroused in the educational campaign has inspired leaders in all lines of activity with new courage and faith. It is a spirit of youthfulness which is not afraid to attempt anything. Much printer's ink has been expended in trying to account for the spread of the anti-saloon movement throughout the South. But there is nothing strange about it: it is indeed, only another manifestation of the new Southern spirit, the desire to get things right in the South. And this movement will further stir men's minds, develop self-criticism and reveal to the people their power of concerted action whether the politicians are with them or not. It is, indeed, significant that the women of the South, perhaps for the first time, have become a powerful influence in public affairs. Their organizations have helped, in some instances lead, in both the educational and anti-saloon movement. No leaders in the Virginia educational movement have been more useful than Mrs. L. R. Dashuell and Mrs. B. B. Munford of Richmond. Practically all the progress of the South, both industrial and educational, has been made by nonpolitical movements and non-political leaders—often in opposition to non-political lebders. Indeed, nearly everyone of the hopeful movements of the South has had to capture some entrenched strong hold of the old political captains. In several states, for example, the school systems a few years ago were crippled by political domination and nepotism. Superintendents, principals and teachers were frequently appointed not for their ability, but because they were good members of the party or because they were related to politicians. NEW STATESVEN PAINST OLD PO LITIGIANS. In Alabama I found prominent men attacking the fee system of payment of lesser magistrates. The evil in this system lies in the encouragement it gives to trivial litigation and the arrest of citizens for petty offenses. Let me give a single example. A Negro had another Negro arrested for "assault and battery." Both appeared in court. The accused Negro was tried, and finally sent to the chain-gang. The justice suggested to the convicted man that if he wanted satisfaction he should turn around and have his accuser arrested; which he did, promptly accusing him of "abusive language. Another trial was held; and in the end both Negroes found themselves side by side in the chain-gang; the magistrate, the constable, the sheriff, had all drawn liberal fees, and the private contractor who hired the chain gang, and who also "stood in" with the politician, had obtained another cheap laborer for his work. It is a vicious circle, which has enabled the politician and their backers to profit at every turn from the weakness and evil of both Negro and low-class white man In attacking the fee system and the old, civil changing system is the new leaders are doing in many parts of the South, in closing saloons (always by wark of low politics) in building up a new school system free from selfish control, the new leaders are striking squarely at the roots of the old political aristocracy, untermining it and cutting it away. It is sure a fall; and in place the South will rea a splendid new leadership in constructive ability and unrestricted patriotism. These will be a division on matters of vital concern, and a turning from ancient and worn out issues to new interests and activities. When that time comes, the whole nation will again profit by the genius of Southern statesmanship and we shall again have Southern presidents. THE END. DR. MILLER! Topeka Gladly Welcomes Another Splendid Physician. Below we present a good likeness of Dr. F. O'Hara Miller, whose office is located at 220 Kansas Ave., over Mr. Ott's drug store (Dr. Taylor'e old stand) one of the most popular parts of the city of Topeka. Dr. Miller comes well recommended from Kentucky where he M. DR. F. O'HARA, MILLER. practiced for a number of years with success. He is a scholarly gentleman and an ethical practitioner of medicine. He is a graduate of some of the leading schools of the country viz: University of Pennsylvania, Biddle University, Harbinson College and received the degree of Ph. D., from the University of Princeton. THE PLAINDEALER takes very great pleasure in presenting Dr. Miller to the good people of Topeka. He decided to come West and grow up with the country and locate in Topeka, the Mecca of the Great West as he believes the hope of the Negro's future glory lies in the West. Give him a call. He can deliver the goods. Amen' Enough said. SUPPRESSING THUGS! Topeka should feel especially proud of the way R W Eaton, chief of police, handled the big crowds during the state fair and also the big circus If there were any crooks in the city the police had the situation under M. B. through control and they were afraid to act. Out of the thousands of visitors in the city during the time, we have yet to hear of a robbery or hold up. In giving credit when it is due, NUMBER 39 Mr. Eaton comes in for a very large share. We can't remember a time when so many people assembled in Topeka without some crime being reported. It is all due to Mr Eaton, and every law-abiding citizen is proud of his action in supplementing the law. POLITICAL DOPE! By ADOLPH GRIFFIN. L. M. Penwell, Democratic candidate for representative from the Thirty-eighth district comprising the Second, Third and Fourth wards is one of the best known business men in Shawnee county. Every project that has for its motive the advancement of Topeka and Shawnee county always finds a strong supporter in Mr. Penwell. He is a broad guaged, public spirited man, and while he does not make it known from the house tops, the needy and distressed have no better friend in all Kansas. To the colored people he has been exceptionally kind, and his purse strings always loosened to aid any worthy enterprise that tends toward their advancement. If elected representative, Mr. Penwell would look forward to the best interest of all the people. He is in every way well qualified, and would not be influenced by aliques or rings. Mr. Penwell believes in letting the people rule, and if elected would do their bidding. For many years Mr. Penwell has conducted the largest and best undertaking establishment in Topeka 511 Quincy street. He is a gentleman of high integrity—honorable in all of his transactions. He is one of those jolly good natured fellows that any common man, woman or child can approach at any time or place. He is a staunch friend of the laboring man and has many supporters among them. His kindly treatment of the colored people has made him many substantial friends among members of the race. He has never held or asked for a political office, and says that those who support him will have no cause to regret their action, and it will be highly appreciated. QUINDARO, KAS. Mrs. F. E. Wassom, Professor of Science at Western University for the last four years, and who has just entered upon her fifth year, has resigned her position to accept an appointment tendered her at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City. Lincoln has much to be proud of in seeming an experienced teacher like Mrs. Wisdom. It has been said not only by her employees but by pupils, that she is one of the most thorough teachers employed on the faculty at Western University. She is a fine disciplinarian. I have been well that the entire student body respect and love her. Western University will feel the loss of such a teacher. Mrs Wassom is a graduate of Oberlin College and the wife of Lawyer Wannom, wholpractices in both Kansas Cities. We hope that Western University will secure another teacher as good to fill her place. EASY WORK-GOOD PAY Make big money in your own town. $3,500 to $1,000 a month easily earned. No experience or money necessary. We back you with our capital and teach you the business. Elegant lines of samples free. PANTS $2 up SUITS $9 up Expres Every garment made to measure in latest city style-81 and workmanship guaranteed. One hourling agent wanted in every city. Prices are lowerly. Write for agent south 1811 THE PROGRESS TAILORING CO., 1600 Harrison Street, Chicago Legal Notices Legal Notices House Concurrent Resolution No. 2a. Proposition to amend the constitution relating to compensation of members of the legislature Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members excted to each house concurring therein: STATION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of said state for their approval or rejection, to wit. The constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby amended by striking out the whole section 3 of article 2 of said constitution and inserting in lieu of said section the following, which shall constitute section 3 of article 2 of the constitution: 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 a true and correct copy of original house concurrent resolution No. 2a, now on file in my office C. E. 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 commuting the论 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 17, article 3, be amended so as to read as follows. See 11. The justices of the supreme court and the judges of all courts of record on 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 proft or trust under the authority of the state, or the United States, except the office of judge or 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, not practise law in any of the courts in the state during their continuance in office. Sic. 2 This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of the state at the general election or representatives in the year 1905 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title "The public amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title Passed the Senate January 29, 1907. Passed the House March 9, 1907. Approved March 12, 1907. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original Senate concurrent resolution No. 11, now on file in my office. C. E. DRYSON. Northeast of State PUBLICATION NOTICE. No 25061. Ethe L. Thompson, Plantiff, vs I. J. Thompson, Defendant State of Kansas to said defendant: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court or Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff Emel 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 here now 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 Ellen L. Thomson Plaintiff J. J. King, Atty for Plaintiff Attest: R. L. THOMAS, (314) 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. Mauricio Gu ferrer, 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 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 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 payl 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. SCHOCH AND WILSON, Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest: E, L. O'NEIL. Clerk Attest: First published August 14th 1908 PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, N. State of Kansas to Mac Bolen, Greeting: You are hereby notified that Samuel Lee and Walter Staples, partners Lee and Staples, have filed in the Court of Topeka, their bill of particulars 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, 1905, 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 the plaintiff on or before October 19, 190s, or the allegations contained in the bill of particulars, filed by said plaintiffs will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered against you for the amount prayed for therein, and money due you from the said garnishee will be applied to the payment of said judgment. TROUTMAN & STONE, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest, EDWIN O'NEIL, Clerk of Court of Topeka. First published September 4, 1908 PUBLICATION NOTICE Notice of final settlement. The State of Kansas Shawnee County. In the Probate Court in and for Said County In the matter of the estate of Peter Snider. Creditors and all other persons interested in the aforest estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said County, setting at the Court House in the City of Topeka Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 6th day of October, A. D 1908, for a full and final settlement of said estate Dated September I, A D 1908 D. H. BRANSMAN. Administrator of the estate of Peter Snider deceased. First published Sept. 4th, 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Ready Sreadley, Plantitii Henry Spradley, Defendant The defendant, Henry Spradley is hereby notified that he has been sued for divorce in the above named court by the plaintiff, Beadie Spradley, and also for the custody of the minor child. James Spradley, and unless he appears and answers on or before the 5th day of November, 1905 the said position will be taken as true and judgment rendered. An Opportunity of Your Life! See TAYLOR & CUNNINGHAM, Trey have $100,000 worth of property listed, which can be bought on easy terms. They have property in all parts of the city, ranging in value from $600 to $8000. Also farms in large and small tracts If you have a small amount of money and desire to be sprightly and comfortably located see them at When You ant Your LAUNDRY divorcing plaintiff from defendant and giving her the care, custody and control of their minor son, James Spradley, and costs of suit JO EPH REED. Attorney for Plaintiff Attent: & L. TUCMA. [SEAT] Clerk First published September 18th, '08. Lexington and Saint Joseph! We visited Lexington Mo., last week, and found a number of colored people doing well in this prosperous little mining town. They have three nice brick churches which are indeed a credit to any community. We had the pleasure of meeting Rev. Chion of the Baptist church, who with the aid of his members is doing much for the Baptist cause in that town. Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of the A. M. E. church has a beautiful edifice, and we regret not having an opportunity to meet him on account of his being out of the city. The Masons own a handsome brick building, fifty foot front, that would do credit to any order in the West. A commendable feature of the city is that a large number of coloured people own homes and they are in splendid locations. Many of them are engaged in raising chickens, hogs and cattle and are very successful in the industry. W. H Holmes, one of the leading young men is making a great head way by investing his money in real estate. He is a minor, yet owns from three to five thousand dollars worth of property. He is well liked by everybody, and nothing is heard but words of praise for him. We also had the pleasure of dining with Dr. and Mrs. Ball The doctor enjoys a lucrative practice, being kept busy from early morn till late at night During our stay we were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, who did much toward making our stay a pleasant one They own a comfortable home and are doing well. Prof Green, one of the prominent instructors of that part of Missouri speaks highly of his corps of teachers for their most excellent work along educational lines. He also owns some good property. We meet our correspondent, Miss Glover R. Hawkins, who is a pop up teacher of Lexing on, who will An Opportunity See TAYLOR & For Real Estate, L Insura They have $100,000 worth can be bought on easy term in all parts of the city, ran to $8,000. A so farms in I If you have a small amount to quickly and comfortably 115 W. Fifth St., When You ant Y LAUN Done as it S Send it forward news of interest to The Plaindealer. Those having news will do a favor by handing name to this young lady. A. P. Roundtree is an active citizen and takes the lead in all matters pertaining to the uplift of the race. M. Boldridge who conducts a barbershop is doing a land office business. His customers are white and the fact that he is doing business when all other shops are closed proves his popularity. A dry goods, grocery or second hand store would pay in this town Mr. Johnson, the cool and feel man is doing nicely. Mrs. L. in a harris, a widow in the community owns nice property. She lives with ekens and hogs and is getting along nicely. If some indurous man could capture her heart, he would find in her a valuable companion "Uncle" Joe Myers, a popular land mark of the town, is one of the best fixed men in this section of the country. He recently spent a few days in Saint Louis visiting his daughter. His many acquaintances in that city gave him a royal time while in their midst. Lexington is Republican in politics. The most amusing story we have heard during the campaign was told by Mr. Chris Walker, who says he cannot see how colored men can vote for Bryan when he and his party are the fathers of Jim Crow laws. While in St. Louis a few days ago, his attention was called to a sign which read: "Bryan Colored Club." He visited the place merely for curiosity and there found sixteen Irishmen and ONE colored man discussing politics. He asked the colored man the whereabouts of the black Bryan men, and he said they were all out at this time, but when questioned as to many really belonged, he admitted that he was the sole representative of his race and that he was the PORTER. That sometimes white men get a crowd of colored men together and give them a few drinks and take them to this hall where they have a big time. Then they have the boys shout for Bryan, but invariably they wink the other eye when they get out and say they are going to vote for Taft. He said the club was instituted by some white ward healers with the promise that they have a large Bryan following in St. Louis when in fact they are no more than porters at Bryan clubs. We shall not Lovington more of Your Life! CUNNINGHAM, loans, Rentals and ance. of property listed, which uses. They have property aging in value from $600, large and small tracts of money and desire to located ree them at Topeka, Kansas. our DRY Should be, to us. LAUNDRY frequently and hope to add about one thousand more to our large and increasing of readers in this community. We were in. St. Joseph last week and found our people along about in the same old rut; they do not move forward nor backward. Most of them are like Quakers, waiting sor the spirit to move. Mr. Chas. Phelps is a prominent businessman of that city. He had his ankle dislocated recently and has been indisposed for several weeks, but is able to be up and out again. NOTICE. 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Reopened and Remodeled The A'BANY HOTEL, AND COSMOPOLITAN SALT SULPHUR BATH HOUSE. INVITES the WORLD TO A FOUNTAIN OF HEALTH and PLEASURE. Stanford King and Wife EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. - MO The Kansas Packing House Market Deders in first-class fresh and cooked Meats, Cevries, Poultry, Fish and Butternut. Game at all times in season OYSTERS A SPECIALTY 300 to 310 East Second Street Both Phones 104. 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. HON. VERNON'S GREAT SPEECH HON. VERNON'S GREAT SPEECH The Colored Odd Fellows of America at their biennial session at Atlantic City, N.J. were addressed by Hon W. T. Vernon, Registrar of the U. S. Treasury. Mr. Vernon said in part. "Grandmaster and members of the B. M. C. of the Colored Odd Fellows of America: Permit me first to thank you for the honor done me by this invitation to address your great organization. "I say 'honor done me', because of the things for which you stand and the great work you are accomplishing for our people wherever your organization exists. "The influence of your order is bounded only by the confines of the republic and its possessions. It is affiliated with sister organizations throughout the civilized world with its 400,000 members. Made up of the brightest and best men of the race—men who are representative citizens of the highest order of intelligence working under the capable and successful guidance of your most worthy Grand Master, Hon. W. L Houston, it could not do otherwise than meet with the success which is shown in the reports and evidenced by your splendid presence here this evening. 'I refer again to the greatness of your order, in that it stands for all that is elevating, beneficial and inspiring, and the magnificent words 'Friendship, Love and Truth,' the basic fabric of your great order, would in themselves indicate the work you have done, are doing ard are destined to do. "This splendid quality of friendship alone can grow out of the ability to discern the worthy and the true, to discover real merit and appreciate the same for merit's sake. The closer relationship, love, a cumulative result of this friendship, so aptly styled by Drummond 'The greatest thing in the world,' and truth, which all right-thinking men admire, which stands out forever against the false and unreal, and through the ages grows more eternal, since born of God are noble words, are undying principles, fitted to give perennial youth and vigor to any order carrying out the same. "So then-your organization, bringing together the best elements of the race, the most enlightened elements in society for friendly converse and discussion as to the best means to be used for the further development of your great order, should have and will have a still higher place in the estimation of all good-thinking people and in the appreciation of your fellow men. 'This order does more than benefit its members. It teaches the worth, the capabilities and the possibilities of the Negro in the work of organization, without which no race nor cause can long survive. Organization, since the incipiency of man's real progress, has been the motor force for his advancement and has further and to a higher degree eventuated from this advancement as this organization has been purified, strengthened and perfected So that every effort for uphit and reform, whether social, political or religious has found its chief safeguard and hope for perpetuation in the character of its organization and the men comprising the same. "In these organizations which have lived, men have sought for the elimination of weaknesses, crudeness and non-essentials, and striving for the converse have placed leadership in the hands of these most worthy and enlightened. As a result, these organizations have made great leaders and in turn have seen their greatest development under the direction of such leaders. A race, environed as we were, Do You Want Money? A steady income and prestage in your community. 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We make the price popular in order to get a line on the flood men and women of the race. Hudson's Climax Mf'g. and Parlor Co., Home Office: CHICAGO, ILL., 29001 STATE ST. Order Blank Terms: Monthly or Weekly..... centuries, to know the best in human life, struggled for years, and we trust for once and all, with the question as to whether we should be a free or a slave civilization, and whether the mission for which America was born should fail. The abolitionist who preached with the energy of a crusader for the liberation of all mankind—the soldier and sailor who died that such might be accomplished—were but the reincarnation of those men of other centuries, who out from the blackest night of oppression ever emerged at God's command to lead the world to a better day. "All honor to these 'We pay just tribute to those dead but sceptered sov'rans who still rule our spirits from their urns.' They rule in that the things for which they wrought are lminous and instinct with life, and that their undying priciples lay hold on individuals and governments when they would stray and lift them to highr thoughts and nobler aims Those men who preached for justice and equality before the law gave in spiration to a race emerging from the wilderness, less than half a century ago and four million freedmen following their preachments, appreciative of their efforts, have marched toward progress and a better day In order that this might be fully accomplished, legislation was necessary to protect these people in the enjoyment of their rights and privileges, enabling them to succeed. "The freedom of these people was accomplished in the clash of battle A change in the social fabric was made by the stern arbitrament of arms. Legislation was necessary that the Negro's status might be fully fixed in the government. Men saw that for him there was no real liberty until he was panoplied with all the rights of an American citizen. Then came the passage of the war amendments, the first of which made legal the Emancipation Proclamation and prevented the putting into force of vagrancy laws passed by Southern states, which in effect reduced the Negro to a condition of bondage. "This legislation had in view the prohibition of peonage, which has grown to such enormous proportions and which iniquity is being stamped out vigorously by the administration of President Roosevelt. "The Fourteenth amendment fixed for the first time in the history of the American Republic the constitutional requirements for citizenship and provided for the penalization of such states as might undertake to disfranchise the race. which, until within half century ago had no national leaders no organizations ramifying our entire national life, was forced to prove itself in a world of organization. "Demonstration alone could satisfy the query—Is the Negro capable of organization? It is no flattery to say that your order as much as any organization of the race has answered this question affirmatively and conclusively "Civilization is advancing by the methods you have employed. This civilization, today the accumulated greatness of century grown world, gives to us the highest form of individual culture, its flower and fruit. "The men sitting before me show the vast step from the serf to the man. These Negro people are men, and their manhood should call for all the rights enjoyed by any other people—for them and for this country there should be no discriminatory laws should be equally applied. "It is not too much to ask that this be the rule of action of our common country, as it must of necessity be the rule of action of any order carrying out your principles of 'friendship, love and truth.' "It is not too much to suppose that the race leaders—members of this order—and you are all vitally interested in all these things which go to make up our racial development, and that the purposes of this order and the life purposes of its members are to be a source of uplift to the tremendous struggle and remarkable progress being made by these people of whom we are all a part. After wishing the greatest success and prosperity to your order, we shall pass to a discussion of these questions which affect you and affect us all and without which the highest individual progress—the finest possible success for your order are impossible; the question of how best to secure for all the people of America fair play in the race of life. Contemporaneous with your remarkable growth and achievement. has been the upward tendency of the American Negro. You have prospered as he has prospered, and be cause of this prosperity, and he in turn has developed because such or organizations as yours have furnished a medium by means of which he might develop. Our country develop. America will be great and free when its 80,000,000 people without regard to color are prosperous and free. This country of ours, the outgrowth of the efforts of men through the "The fifteent amendment sought to make still more secure the Negro's right to vote and provided for a Cengressional method of enforcing that right. "The justification of these war amendments is to be seen in the subsequent efforts to deprive a loyal, faithful class of that which should be the inalienable right of every citizen, the right to a free ballot and a fair count. "The great men of that time who enacted this legislation could not forget that in war and in peace, on sea or on land, where danger most lurked, where privation held sway, the Negro had ever been faithful and true. They realized further that the American Republic which had been a living contradiction in that it stood for liberty while half slave and half free, would in time find the words, 'liberty, fraternity and equality meaningless. Taey realized that you cannot make a man good and great without giving him real liberty—liberty of body, mind and soul, and that a republic such as ours, whosoe greatness is alike the wonder and admiration of the civilized world, there can be no master and slave, but the regnancy of an enlightened conscience must operate in the control of all its affairs. "The question is being propounded shall the people rule? I reply on behalf of the ten million Negroes in America that we shall be pleased and most fortunate to see the people rule. "I ask the propounder of this question to whom does he refer as 'people' Does he mean the white people, the colored people or all the people? I ask, do the people rule? Do they rule where men are distranchised? Do they rule where minorities deny to majorities the right to ballot and pass discriminatory laws to still fur ther humiliate and subjugate this majority in its helplessness I ask again, if he means that all the people shall rule without regard to race or color as the organic law of the land demands. Do the people rule where mobs wreak their fury and vengeance on the helpless and go unwhipped of justice? Fully conscious of these injustices throughout the country, realizing the untoward conditions among many of our race, we must go forth to the task of lifting them to higher offorts and a nobler conception of life and its duties. We must train them out of the lower self into the higher self, out of the ignoble into the noble They must be placed on the march toward progress by teaching them the value of industry, robriety, decency and orderliness in every life. We must labor to reform the criminal element of the race—not that this is more our duty than that of any other race with its criminal element, but but that the crimes of this element are made to reflect upon the better element of the race in a greater de gree than is true of any other race "We save ourselves by rescuing these. The humanitarian phase would suggest that we help a weaker brother. More vitally essential, however, that the work of reformation is the work of reformation is the work of prevention, and this must be accomplished by the proper training of the youth of the race. Our boys must be taken from the streets and from illness which leads to come, and developed in brain, body and soul that they may form a better type of American citizenship, and become indispensable to the progress of our American life The emperor man takes his place natural, makes of the spring and since he thus helps society and by the uplifting influence enurns is strengthened by the elec tivated empaionship which it brings work for larger things than mer tative male We work for larger things than race or country We work for all humanity This is a great age—an age when only supe rior mental ability gives rank, place and power and he who is best pre par of will find his way to leadership, self reliance and a just appreciation by his fellow man I. I must resolve that we shall stand for better things in life that by a same positive conservative policy we shall be ever advancing and learning the race a new moral strength and lotty ideavor which leads to achievement. "The problems of our large cities the tenement house question, the reaching our for those whose lives are not tone ed by the refining influences, should and appeal to your great organization. "In this great work of rescue and reform you shall find the greatest opportunity and win great laurels. "I am hopeful, ever hopeful, with regards to the future of the Negro --- in America. With his professional m en winning honor and competency in all the avenues of life, with his artisans filling the necessary and var led places in the industrial life of the nation, with his thousand, thou and homes, with his children in the schoo ls, with his realty holdings in city and on the farm, making him a t ax payer on millions of dollars worth of property, with his adjustability, patience, bouyancy and present ac complishments along all lines, his final success is assured. "In this upward struggle he has as before had the sympathy and help of thousands of the best men of the white race in the country. I would urge a continuous cultivation of this friendship by conduct and sanity of expression, avoiding the attitude of the truckler, having contempt for the coward, no less than putting behind you at all times the violently radical, who either knowingly or unwittingly widens the breach between the two races and harms both. "I would a manliness, the result of real worth and merit, which speaks for itself and demands its portion far more eloquently than words. "Be not deceived by the specious plea of the demagogue or the flatterer, but well poised and well rounded as a result of proper training, let us keep ourselves in harmony with the onward march of our country's progress and prove a potent, acceptable factor in all her development." Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS AND HAIR ORNAMENTS MRS. M. L. FIELD. 37 ansas ve.. Topeka, Dr. W. Roger Russell, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction Kansas Ave Bell Phone 77 TOPFKA, KANSAS Hours 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both Phones 776 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, 421 Kansas 2 Venue Both Phones 776 Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 1545 Van Buren Street TOPFKA, KAS. WHEN IN BOLEY Don't forget to stop at The Commercial Hotel Where you will find First Class Accommodations Everything First Class and Up to Date Mrs. F. B. Berryand, Daughters, Props. Photographs The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE-HALF? Stop and see me W. H. LUCAS, The Coffee Cafe FOR Ladies and Gentlemen. ROLLIN'S EGGELSTON, PROPIRLTORS, 121 S. Second St., CUTHRIE, OKLA The Topeka Plaindealer LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EDITOR OF PLANDEATER: I was just reading your paper; the good, the value and the way of public opinion it carries it is useless for me to speak of. It can almost be counted on inspiration to read it; it is an inspiration in a sense. I give me hopes which brighten the way and occupies my soul with a greater determination to do some good for my fellow man, who, as I am, is struggling to reach the top, where we can glance over our past journey, and profit by our and others mistakes. It is not always that I see the PLAINDEALER and for that reason I am asking that you place my name on your subscription list, so that I may keep up with the existing conditions of a land much different to this, where man is a man wherever he is and is given the right to public freedom everywhere. However, so far, down in this many Southland, I have enjoy much more distinction, honor and favorable comment, I might add, than I had anticipated, because of the mountainous amount of seeming knowledge of rather contrary conditions. But I cannot complain personally of an injustice so far, nor can I complain of foreseeing any in justice coming to me. I have passed through 5 Southern states to get to this place, where it is said knowledge flows as freely as milk and honey in heaven. But, again I say, there is an existing condition that, though it does not touch me or come within touching distance, it affects many, many thousands of others less fortunate than I. You may think from the run of these few lines that I am delivering a discourse, but it is not so. It is simply due to the fact that in my travels over some of the entire western country and in the northern portion also, I have made a clear observation of existing conditions among the human family, and when coming to the South all along the way I made some comparisons that were striking to the human mind. It simply goes to show the fact as psychology states it, nature is a whole in the same everywhere and any change is due to existing conditions of the human bodies thereon residing. Some of the conditions here in the South are appalling, yet, nevertheless, they are conditions that force the Negro to make the progres that he is making, but, pressed too hard with some of these existing conditions, would mean some danger to progress of my people in the land where "the sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home." Its summer and the darkies are gay." Those old songs are sung at Thuskoge with much fervor and spirit, but I cannot heap thinking of the same songs sung in the richest and mellowest tones by the choral society in ten old Alma Mater, and in my course of wanderings, in my daily routine of business and at all times, the spirit comes to come back and I am again refreshed with new vigor. I have received a message which brings back recollection of college days. I shall no longer dwell on the conditions of the Southern warm and breezy land, though I should like to sit and write the comparisons, the real conditions as I see them from day to day and the effect of the old time meetings on the people still. But I shall take up a point, for just a line of it, that gives this land her reputation, entirely without my modification. The climat! I do not know, Mr. Chiles, how far you have been in the South, but, truly, I can say that the farther South you go the hotter becomes the wetter. I do not and cannot go another hundred miles. Yesterday was a weather. It hardly seemed possible for me to have been less than 110 dog above zero," with a seeming possibility of going a deg. more every minute. It was not until 9 30, possibly 10 p.m., that a breath of air penetrated the walls of Phelps' Hall, my dormitory; and room No. did not get it until about 30 minutes later. The same condition has continued since about the first week in May. I trust your family and the entire PLANDEALER force are well and that all the people are getting along finely, and that crops—naturally, as I am an agriculturist I must speak of them—are prospering, gradually so increasing in value as to keep the great Western states in the lead in the production of those things on which hang the life of the great human tree. I wish that you give my regards to all my friends. Sincerely yours, EUGENE E VAUGHN Stey. Agri Dept GOOD WORD FOR One of the most prominent Negroes in Washington is Charles E. Hall, who for many years has filled an important position in the Bureau of the Census. He has been specially interested in the movement to get colored men from the cities out onto the farms, and also to improve the Negroes who are already on the farms. In connection with this work he had frequent occasion last winter to consult with Congressman Scott, chairman of the committee on agriculture, and receive a great deal of help and many friendly suggestions from him. It was but natural there fore, that when he learned of Mr Scott's nomination for Congress he should be pleased, and an Iola friend has turned us with the following letter of congratulation which will be read with satisfaction by all of Mr Scott's friends in Kansas. Hon Charles F. Scott John Keneas My Dear Mr. Scott: Permit me to congratulate you Your reemination is especially pleasing to me because of your attitude towards the 750,000 Negro farm owners and operators of the country who are just beginning to reevaluate and appreciate the importance of having, a chairman of the great committee on agriculture, a man who has a friendly interest in their welfare My race of people have the friends a fact that I hope will be fully demonstrated to you by your Afro-American constituents on the day of election. With best wishes for your success, I am. Yours very truly CHRONES E DAVIS. WEIR CITY Mrs Finner Harris and her son, Frederick Harris, made a pleasant trip to Oswego on the 20th. Mr Edward Fienming and Miss Alice Berry were united in wedlock at Columbus on the 10th. The bride was 16 and the groom 21. They will make their home in Weir. Dr. Whittaker, who makes this town two lay in the week, Tuesdays and Fridays, has opened a full line of drugs in Pittsburg, on West Fourth street. Splendidly located, steam heated superior faculty, expenses low. Departments----Sewing, Domestic Economy and Business. The Place You Can Buy Great Bend Hardware & Implement Co. Great Bend, - Kansas. You can make Money by investing in a few Shares of Black Diamond Development Co's., Stock The Board of Directors of this COMPANY is now offering a few shares of this prized STOCK to the PUBLIC for the purpose of hastening their development. THIS stock has now, a daily INCOME. THIS STOCK has been held in the Treasury as a prize by its DIRECTORS for future developments, and NOW the BOARD of DIRECTORS has deemed it wise to open up its treasury and offer 30,000 shares of stock to the public, which stock you may consider you sell very fortunate to have this opportunity to purchase, as the treasury has been closed for 8 months. THIS small number of shares is now put on the market for the purpose of increasing our developments and also to hasten our DIVIDEND period. Every State is fully Paid and Non Assessable L. L. JONES, Vice President B. D. D. C., 2540 State Street, Chicago, Ill. GENIUSMEN: I enclose herewith, .....doll shares of Black Diamond Development Co's Par Value $1.00 each, fully paid and now-as sonal liability. GENTLEMEN: I enclose herewith. dollar for 50 or share of Black Diamond Development Co. Stock at 50c per share Par Value $1.00 each, fully paid and non-assignable and carry no personal liability. SMITH COLLEGE There seems to be a spirit of pull Diee, pull Tom, in the Baptist family here, and it wants to end with a Second Bapist church. Mrs. F. D. Barker left here for Chetopa, where she will take up a day school on the 21st. James Anderson has bought the old Bennet 10 acres south of town, for $1,000. His home place is for rent, J. A. Moore, agent. A house with 7 rooms, 4 acres, 1 barn, new house and water. HIGGINSVILLE, MO. Prof. C. C. Hubbard of Sedalia, Mo., changed cars here Sunday, en route to Marshall, Mo. Miss Nellie Hale is on the sick list. The young child of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Howlett died last Wednesday day and was buried on the 17th. Mr. M. S. Jennings and Mrs. Eva Britt, both of this city were married Tuesday, Sept. 15 by the Rev. F. L. Watson at 2 o'clock at the residence of the bride. Several musical numbers were rendered to force the ceremony a solo, "Sweet Heart Days" was sung by Miss Henrietta Dier. The wedding match was played by Miss Anna Britt, sister of the bride. Among the presents were several cut glass pie or silverware and hand painted china. Miss Britt is one of the most highly esteemed ladies of this city. Mr. Jennings is a graduate of Lincoln Institute and a gentleman of prik and principle. After a short honeymoon trip through the neighboring town they will return to Salinia, Ks., where Mr. Jennings has purchased a lovely home. We wish them a happy and prosperous married life. Mrs. Hattie Workent of Omaha, Neb. arrived last week on a visit IF YOU WANT Employment, Employment, Nee MRS. ELLA STOVALL 640 Minnesota Ave. Who is in communication with the very best people who seek good help. Kentucky Drills, Winona, Old Hickory and Mitchell Wagons—Racine Buggies, Majestic Ranges, Bucks Heaters,reliable Gasoline Stoves Anything in the Hardware and Impliment line. We are always glad to see you. Look! Look! Look! HOW SUBSCRIPTION B ANK. Please fill in this coupon and proof to Name...... Addr..... All Stock Park enterprises Are This 30,000 shares is to be sol at 50c per share. It is Rightly with 75c per share, as we have at the present time, to 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 20 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 00 per share. So you can see that this would be a Great Money Maker for you in a very short while. D. C. ago, Illinois. dollar for 50 or ent Coin, Stock at 50c per share I non-accumable and carry no per CITY LOCALS. In looking up news items were surprised to find that our people did notice the excellent oppor unity to make money. The "H II" club declared a dividend on April 10th. One boy who was bright enough to look after the matter, casned in his cards at $2 73 each. Through the negligence or oversight of some people who might have taken his place in the dividends they neglected and lost that excellent op portunity. Every 48-lb sack of flour contains a card. Each of these cards is worth five cents in the purchase from the Tepeka 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 Jopeka Milling Co. to explain it to you. A contest is now on which expires November 30th. A similar contest expired April 2nd, 1908, and some some of the cards in that contest were actually worth $2 72 each. It will pay you to sit up and take notice. "Pride of the Kaw" Flour, none better made. "Pride of the Kaw" makes the best bread. Mrs Florence Peaches of Topeka Kansas, Mr and Mrs. N. I. Clardy, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jones Mrs. Frank Buckner, Mrs Lulu Cranehaw of Rossville attended the Woodmen picnic Friday at Paxico. --- W. C. Scott, formerly with the Dallas Express, but recently from Lincoln Institute,was a caller at our office one day this week Miss Manue Salisbury is visiting her sister, Mrs. Chester Horton. Miss Nancy Matley left Sunday for St Louis and Chicago where she will visit for a month. Mrs. Thomas Wims, who has been indisposed for several weeks is rapidly improving E E Page has been employed by the state central committee to dis tribute campaign literature The young man is a son of Wesley Page, one of the leading farmers and also a prominent politician in Wabaunsee county, and the two are making farming a profitable business We wish to call attention of the colored voters of Kansas to this special recognition by the state central committee Rishop A Grant and Rev Jouce of Kansas City passed through Topeka last week en route to Salina, where the bishop preached last Sunday for Rev. Brownlee. The Kansas annual conference of the A.M.E church will be held in Topeka September 30.h, through October 5th, and everybody is preparing to make this occasion one of general interest. Revs Edwards, Pope and Davis have combined their efforts in seeing that nothing is lacking in their part in the way of entering the visitors and delegates The Baptist State convention will convene in Atchison October 5-11. This is to be one of the greatest meetings held in the history of the convention, and those interested in the "forward movement" of the Baptist cause will do well to attend same. See announcement of Secretary Luthback elsewhere in this paper. Mrs Nancy Anderson and chil dren wish to return thanks to the people for their kindness during the illness of their beloved husband and father, and for their floral offerings. Mr. C W. Anderson and Mrs. Mary Wills returned to their homes Monday, after attending the funeral of their father. After a three months visit with relatives and friends in Western Kansas. Mrs J. M. Pope and three daughters have returned, looking healthy and fine. They report a good time as it is seen in their appearance and the many presents they brought back THE PLAINDEALER together with the many friends and members of Brown's chapel A. M. L. church welcome their return Ms A P. Smith entertained formally at six o'clock dinner Thursday of last week at her home on Western avenue in honor of Mrs Spaud ing of Hennessy. Ckla and her daughter. Mrs Lthel M McEiroy The hostess was assisted by Mrs J W. Kelly. Three courses were eerved. After dinner the time was the time was spent with music, reciting, chatting and laughing The guests indulged until a late hour and when departing each guest declared declared that her enjoyment had been beyond measure and that Mrs Smith was an ideal hostess The guests were each the recipient of a souvenir presented by the hostess Besides the honor guests the following were present: Mrs G. W. Jackson, Mrs D. Hickman, Mrs F. B Barber. Mrs J W. Kelly and Mrs. Annie Todd. Mrs I S. Watkins and little son, Robert, left Sunday for Kansas City where they will reside. The husband 1867 Howard University REV W P. THIRKHLD, I. L. D., Pres. W. C. McNELL. The Forty-first annual session continues eight months. Howard University School of Medicine W. P. THIRKHID, J. L. D., Pres. ROBT. RYLURN, M. D. Dean W. C. McNEILL, M. D., Secretary. The Forty-first annual session will begin October 1, 1908, and last eight months. Howard University School of Medicine RIV W P. HIRKHILD, J. L. D., Pres. ROBT. RYLURN, M. D. Dean W. C. McNELL, M. D., Secretary. The Forty-first annual session will begin October 1, 1908, and continues eight months. Four Year's Graded Conrse in Medicine. Three Year's Graded Co Three Year's Graded Co An optional 5-year course in instructors. Well equipped labo Hoppital, which adjoins the Medic of $500,000 offers unexcelled clu The third session of the post- will begin may 9, 1909, and conti 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 ofructors. Well equipped laboratories. The new Freedman's hospital, 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 polyclinic will begin may 9, 1909, and continue six weeks for Medical course four weeks for Dental course. An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered. Full corps of instructors. Well equipped laboratories. The new Freedman'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 polyclinic 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, Colorado Springs $17 On Sale Daily. Go Stop-Over Both G BUY Cal, Feed, OF JAS. C Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo & Return, $17.50 Santa Fe On Sale Daily. Good Until Oct. 31st Top-Over Both Going and Coming. T. L. KING, Agent, Topeka, Kansas. BUY YOUR al, Feed, Hay, Etc., OF JAS. C, SHIMER, W. C. McNEILL, . D., Secretary, 539 Florida Ave., Washington, D. C. On Sale Daily. Good Until Oct. 31st Stop-Over Both Going and Coming. T. L. KING, Agent, Topeka, Kansas. Both Phones 475 I think it is. --- and father will join them Sunday. He has a position on the road with headquarters in Kansas City. Mr. John Patterson, Jr. left at five o'clock Wednesday for Chicago Mr and Mrs Andrew Giles entertained Wednesday at a two course luncheon for Miss Anna Bell of Los Angeles, Calif. Prof and Mrs. W R Catter of Western Tuskegee spent a few days in O.tawa this week Mrs L. H Slaughter, the milliner, in Kansas City this week. Mrs. Nick Chiles is rapidly improving from her recent illness, and ere long we hope to see her out again. FIRST AFRICAN Rev. W. H Brown of Washington D. C. delivered a rousing sermon to a large congregation Sunday morning. The manifestations of happiness were fervent In the evening the same speaker gave spiritual food to another large crowd. His subject was "Regeneration." The sewing circle will meet this afternoon with Rev. and Mrs T. J Carr, 115 Madison street. The rally resulted in the amount of $ 4915 being added to the building fund 1908 Santa Fe 1815 Kansas Ave There were a number of visitors present at each service. Services as usual Sunday. Sanday school and Christian Endeavor at their usual hours. All are cordially invited to attend. B STREET BAPTIST CHURCH The services were well attended. The pastor's text was 'And us Moses lifted up the serpent in the wild nets, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." The pastor is planning something grand in the near future ST. IOHN A. M. E. CHURCH The thirty-third session of the Kansas conference of the A M E church will convene in the city auditorium on the 30th inst Bishop A. Grant will preside and will be associated by Bishop B F Lee, D I D, Ph D. of Wilberforce, Ohio, and of the diocese of South Carolina The week will be given to the special work of the conference and reports of general officers from the departments of the church Tuesday evening will be the introductory exercises of the week. Rev J. Caldwell, D D will deliver an address The choir and orchestra of the church will furnish special music and a number of ladies and gentlemen will render selections in music and reading from standard authors. Wednesday evening a welcome reception will be extended to the conference. Addresses will be delivered by Governor E. W Hoch, Mayor Wm. Green, Rev. I. C. Nicholson and Prof R. H Wade. Special music will be rendered by some of the best talent in Topeka. Among the visitors to the conference will be seen Bishop B F. Lee of the seventh Episcopal district; Rev. W. W. Beckett, D. D or New York! Lee of Missouri, Rev J. C. Caldwell of St. Joseph, Mo.: Lee of the Allen C. E. league and many other distinguished churchmen. The auditorium will be conference headquarters during the week. You will find it on Quincy street between Seventh and Eighth The conference year is now closing. The work has progressed in spite of conditions. The congregation now worships in Metropolitan hall. The old church is down and piled up on the grounds waiting for the touch of the contractor's hand. Tomorrow is the last day of the conference year and it is hoped that every member and friend will be in place and respond to the final call of the year. Let us send full reports to the conference S. John A. M. E choir will re der the following program Sunday evening at Metropolitan hall. Music..... Ochestra Hymn... Choir and Congregation Invoc to ..... Choir Anthem. ..... Choir Scripture Reading Rev G. W. Guy Duet Mies Paume Jeltz Mr. George Floyd Anthem ..... Choir Scripture Rea m g..... Quartette..... Collection NOTICE The Kansas Baptist State convention will meet in Atchison, October 5 and all who are going to attend will write Rev William Smothers Every district association, Baptist church and mission circle in the state is expected to be represented in this meeting We must raise 85000 for our work A roll of honour will hang on the walls at the convention, showing amounts contributed by district associations, churches and societies during the convention year Ihore where cannot represent in person will please represent by letter B, all means represent. Send your none by P O order to the corresponding secretary. C. G Fisnbck Archiron, Kans General delivery Program will be sent to the se on program at once MANHATTAN, KAS. The Kansas State Agricultural College began its regular routine work Saturday, September 19, with the largest enrollment ever known. It is with proud feelings that we have such a large enrollment of colored students both male and female. Of the old students we welcome back are, Miss Moline Aldridge of Junction City, Kim, Mr. Richard Glynd of Ellsworth, Kas, Mr. Hunter of Missouri, Miss Alex, and Mary Jones of this city. Mrs. Hall, of Speed, Kas, has placed her daughter, Miss Daisy, as a member of K. S. A. C. Miss Etta Scott of Kansas City and father stopped over in our city Sunday enroute to Nebraska. Miss Scott pretched two able sermons in the afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harp King's little 6 year old son is very low and not expected to recover. Mrs. Frank Bomen of Junction City was a visitor to relatives over Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Gilbert is detained at home on Yuma with illness. Her many friends with for her speedy recovery. Rev. P. Williams who has been ailing for some ten weeks in gradually mending. His kind and loving members express their sympathy by frequent visits and help. It is hoped that he will be able to attend the Annual Conference. The Literary Society is progressing nicely at the M. E. church. Friday night a very interesting program having been rendered. The Mt. Zion Baptist church rally was a success Sunday and a large contribution of cash was realized. Mr. and Mrs. Hines have moved in the Hickman residence. Mr. Reymond Kell in this year a student of K S A C. Miss Alberta Smith as a young teacher is progressing nicely with her school and her success is as sured. OMAHA NEWS Mrs Wm. Sizemore entertained Thursday evening in honor of her mother, Mrs. W. A. Sizemore of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Henry Pleasant of Chicago. Many games were played after which a dainty lunch was served, consisting of chicken, sandwiches, fruit, salad, ice-cream, cake, wine and cognice coffee. An enjoyable time was had by all. Mrs J W Wood has returned after spending several weeks in Colorado Springs for her health Mrs Moses Green left Saturday night for Arkansas to visit relatives and friends. Mr. D. Simpson has accepted a position as head-writer at the new Henshaw hotel We wish him success Mr S T Phannis is having erected a $3,000 residence on 25th and Pratt streets. He is one of the leading colored business men of Omaha. On the end of Sept. The Peoples' Mutual Interest Club celebrated the issuance of Emancipation Proclamation at Riversview Park Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Phillips are the proud parents of an 8-1b baby boy. Mrs J A Bingham attended the foreign mission society in Des Moines last week and while in the city she was entertained by Attorney S Joe Brown and wife. 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SMITH, Wedesire to thank our many friends who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of ove beloved daughter and sister, and tor the beautiful floral offerings, J. W. Pattirson Porter PATTFRSON Joun H. Patrerson MB Parrerson Mre. Mary Sneed entertained the following guests at dinner Sunday: for her daughter, complimentary to Miseca Eva Elliott of Emporia, Virginla St. Clair of Atchison, Al lena Smith of Lawrence and Messrs. Fabian DeFrantz and Clarence Olden, eae We have secured applications for teachers. Parties desiring well qualified teachers, Addresa PLain DRALER, Mr Garrett Anderson, aged 75, died at his residence. 611 N. Tyler rtreet, of old aye, Thursday, Sept. 17. The funeral was held at the B. street Baptist church, the interment being iu Topeka cemetery. FRED. M. STONESTREET GEO, W, HAMILTON Ohe Stonestreet & Hamilton Co.. ieee U ndertakers ww ts _ ® ere somcipiSfiencos Sateen ON E b 4 . mbalmers. Va yee . We Carry one of the finest limes of Undertaking Goods inthe state. We never sleep. Three Licened Embalmers in attendance. Botn 'PHONES 52. COR 71H ANL QUINCY STS Mies Eva S.Pattcraon,aged 19,died Saturday afternoon at her home at 1220 Buchanan strect, after an ill. nese of several months, of consump. tron, Mise Patterson was born and reared in Topeka and recently grad. uated from kebruary, "0S class of Topeka High school. She was a young giil who was admired by all who hnew her, = ‘I'he funeral was held Monday afternoon at the A M E church and interment at Richie's cemetery. The deceared was eur. vived by afather, sister and two ‘brothers, WANTED—At once, a first class barber. Address Prof, Harry Rob inson, 3t4'3 Felix street, Si. Joseph Missouri. DO YOV CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? If Not, Why Not? The Knight and Ladies of the Orient Fraternal Beneficiary Society. WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FORYOURSELF AND CIIILDREN PAYING, PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITs, IN,CASE OF DEATH. No home loving man can afford to be without Lire INSURANCE THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly autho- rized by the laws of the State of Kansas, and is under the Sup’t. of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bondedita c:zty 2. : Sur Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F.r iaformation Address:- National headquarters, go1 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas OurMotto, ‘Prompt Payment of Claims.” John M. Wright, Pearl McNeal, Nat’! President. Secretary, NORTH ‘1OPEKA, Macedonia Tabethacle 0. 93 is progressing nicely and hax no eich at this writing, Mis Ida M, Jordan will leave for a yieit to Iola,in a few daya,to visit her sister, and will aleo viist rela tives in Enid, Okla, Mrs S. Maria Cornell and grand daughter lave returned from Den. ver, Colo., after visiting relatives. NEWTON, KANS. Mre R. T, McDonald, who has heen spending the summer in Colo. radu Springs for her health, has re turned to her home i Guthrie, Ohl, The 1. R. A. club et with Mrs, S. Frame on Friday, with * mem- bera present, The afternoon was devoted to business and the club expects to excel previous records, Miss Mary Gray ts on the sick het. The N. U. G. club met this week with Mrs C. Jackson, Mr Tedihe Lee, Topeha’s popular drugetet, Dr Barch of Kansas City, and Dr, Grant Brown of Wichita, came to'Newton in an aut rmodile They were the guosts of Mr, J. Bf, Grosa while in the city, Edwad Johnson and son, Wil ham, joined the family here, which had preceded then by a few weeks. They are from Memplis, Bae ty PTR a Pra J syne as , hs ae a Aen t oO BS .¥% ay Be ee a OY Bie Wingy - 4 a my cele fy oo CC, he ° ay e ‘a. 4 ie aoa a zi ? ALR fii ? ont Se aes s . fH \/ ! poe o XO hors SG a ft “% “ Gey 2° rt dy corcuyi§ ROLOMe PUL aw UNE I | bea UCP UNIO A | TA era here nw use tht erent loiet necessity. , Beales BY) la is ae bat git ws ° Re nett Te SURELY STRAIGHTEN CURLY lia ay ADS TaRNett a nitucal Nuity aad wivy appearance, 60 i rauel de ured It rewulac se tends to increase the growth E On am beatles waves. The Magic Wo tin th nostaken f romeo of the Bqh cor itations wotar shed Te kat the eA iit wt ow it who how stre g od oT tautiahs th Aluminum € anbed sie a « a vet bhet tb ber 6b ‘ ' h ‘e LS aad aee o ‘ wr 1 tthe feasted VM, v h bat Wan ess ante ant ds 7/2 he Te cde ho on dt rato S . hes 4 ' a — CS wiht 1 iN On = fund sat moa 3 = we hs a 1 LISS owe ererr 1 KIO USE THE h SI MAGIC = how ate ‘ Q >, re) B . 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Shimer, REPUUIICAN CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER TIMING DISTRICT, MHAWNEEK (On, YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED, WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Never before in the history of the school has the department become so crowded as was the case during the opening week this year. From almost every important county in Kansas new and old students have come in blocks of three, four and five to take advantage of the unusual opportunities afforded at this institution. The enrollment this year will run almost to 400 with 290 last year The organization of school work, religious and literary societies and daily faculty talks is completed, and already a high standard of school life has been attained. The beautifying of the chapel inside, the inspiring equipment of the boys and girls trades buildings, and the steady stream of new students pouring in makes the Western University the pride and joy of every father and mother who visit here. Miss Essay Jean Vernon, teacher of history, is a soprano of very creditable ability. She sang before students and teachers in chapel last Monday morning. Mr. Ned O'Bannion of Topeka was among our many visitors this week. He is one of the brainy young colored men of Kansas. and was deeply impressed with what we are accomplishing here for the futu e good of the race. LINCOLN, NEB. J. W. Coole and son went to Kansas City and Topeka Saturday on a visit. Mother Polly Wilson has returned home from Chicago after several days visiting her daughter there. Born to Mr. and Mrs. T. James a baby girl last week, mother and babe both doing well. Rev. D. Phelps returned hon from Lexington, Ky, this week and reports a grand meeting of the National Baptist Convention. Mr and Mrs Frank Williams entertained friends at a whist party in honor of Mrs Leroy Thomas of Brooklyn, N. Y, last Wednesday night. Rev. P Pillars filled the pulpit at Mt. Zion church last Sunday in Rev. Phelps stead Mr P. L. Moore is secretary at the Republican county headquarters—See? What will the Republicaus do for you? SPRINGFIELD, MO Mr. Gilbert Blakey, 58 years old, a respected citizen and a devout Christian was laid to rest Friday afternoon in South Hazelwood cemetery. Funeral services were held at Gibson chapel and conducted by the Rev Fosner, pastor. Relatives and friends mourn his demise. Mrs. Lucinda Smith, mother of Mesdames Wilburn, Smith and Cooper has been quite sick but is reported as some better at this writing. Mrs. S. A. G. Campbell entertained very prettily for her son Wendell, who departed for Ohio to attend Wilberforce University. Mieses Alda and Blanch Johnson returned to Barrell school. Floren.e. Ala, where they will teach, Miss Alda hauing taught there last year Miss B. K. Morrison was the recipient of many rich and costly gifts presented her by students, teachers, parents and friends before her departure. They chose this way to express their great appreciation and to show the high esteem in which she was held, for her noble and untiring services along all lines. A beautiful handkerchief shower was given at the home of Miss Eva Cobb recently in honor of the bride elect, Miss Edieth Bonce. Many beautiful h'kls and linen pieces were received. Miss Marie Andrews, graduate of last year is quite helpful as an assistant teacher. Mrs. T. C. Greenstreet of Kansas City was visiting Mrs. Jas. Hardrick for a few days, before returning home. She will also visit her mother at Memphis, Tenn. As Mrs. Greenstreet took her departure, Mrs R. A. Vaughn of Chicago, sister of Mrs. Hardrick, came to visit her for several weeks. That is nice, as it will not leave her alone, since Miss Morrisbn's departure. Fortunately Mrs. Vaughn enroute here met Miss Morrison, her sister in Kansas City, whom she has not seen for five years. Mrs. Vaughn is looking fine and her friends are glad to meet her again. The hose shower given by Mrs. Edmondson and daughter, Miss Emmia, and Mrs. B. B. Cooper was quite a success and well attended. Miss Edieth Bonce or rather Mrs. Davis now is well supplied in that line, having many pairs and all the colors of the rainbow. Miss Coleman, graduate of Wilberforce, Ohio, who comes well recommended, has been elected as assistant principal instructor of Lincoln High School. She is now at her post of duty. Mrs. Amanda Campbell of Denver, Colo. has been indisposed during her visit here, we trust she may soon feel better, so as to enjoy her stay. BANTER SPRINGS Prof W. W, Fisher, Fiscal Agent of the Western University, lectured at the Masone Hall Saturday evening, September 19, to a responsive and appreciative audience. The crowd was by no means adequate to the eloquence exhibited by the Professor. In the exodium of his remarks he ably discussed the potential government, from which he amutrably coalesced into his connection with the Western University; their present enrollment of over two hundred and a bright prospect of exceeding the three hundred limit by the close of the incoming week He told the youth how nice it is for the young man or girl, who possibly had no incentive to finish a full course in the average grammar grade, or high school, but so readily grasp the idea of attaining an Industrial Institute and that which makes his true personal worth a man or woman of great saving qualities, who could, from the use of a few simple things, such as the ten time from a copious dinner, make a new dish which would be equally palatable to the most fardideous taste. How the boy or girl came to the Institute with his personal value at a dollar and a half, and by the end of the term had en WESTERN UNIVERSITY 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 SHELTON FRENCH.A.M.,Acting Pres. 1. oner: Office Bell West 1423. Residence Bell West 15 courses Classical, College, Prepa- Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrument including piano, organ and ha- (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Car- and Book-Binding, Business Cou- and Typewriting, Tailoring, L Plain Sewing, Cooking, Launderi Gardening. SHELTON F 1. onee: O 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. hanced the same to many times the said amount. Such, for example, was the beautiful suit which the Professor donned and which was the product of an ambitious student of the Western University. Our attention was next enlisted in the cause of the Republican administration which, was very ably discussed and reviewed, from Alpha to Omega. The Professor cited the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments to the U. S. Constitution, all of which were fruits plucked from the Republican administration. He invited the casual observer to go with him from California to Maine, then from Canada to the Mason and Dixon's line, and he defied anyone to cite him a state within the said limits, controlled by Republicans, that ever made a Jim Crow car law. [Applause.] He said the reason he loved the party so dearly, he was born under its jurisdiction and had it not been so he would have sought his earliest opportunity to have been born over. There are a few bad men in all concerns, says the Professor, the Republican as well as the Democratic party. As for example, they occasionally slip into the church. They will repent and tell the preacher they have religion, and although he may maintain a suspicion that they have none. All he can do is to extend to them the right hand of fellowship. In the same manner, a Democrat slips into the Republican party for gain. And we must not turn down the entire party for what these few bad men do. [Amen] All the benefits of political equality were given the Negro by the Republicans in power. He further stated that from the time the first gun was fired at Ft. Sumpter to the time Lee surrendered at Appomattox in 1865, not one was fired by Jeff Davis or any of his colleagues for the absolute benefit of the Negro and that there Negro Democrats should go to the South where their party is in majority and there demand an office. Or they need not go so far as that; just take in hour's ride and arrive in the newly formed state ofklahoma. Then and there demand the Governor to give them a special car as they were Democrat Negro and did not care or do in the same car as their Republican contemporaries, and of course their request would be met—but low? We can see the Governor according to their demands! The Professor did not attempt to proselytize one in to the Republi in belief the simply presented facts and allowed the tren to be his own judge and jury. PR.1. EDWARD TH. BIRSON Advantages Splendid Location, Healthful Climate Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms prices and all increment offered, write to K.A.M., Acting Press Residence Bell West 15 Steam Laundry, T. B. SIMMS, Proprietor WORK IN THE CITY. Cheap Help—No Cut Rate. 59 NORTH NSA AVE. Section Flour' Made For Bread And Pastries TRY IT TODAY. Kaw Milling Co., TOPEKA KAN You Sick? Mountain of Health Bath House For terms prices and all adjustments offered, write to Gem Steam Laundry, BEST WORK IN THE CITY. No Cheap Help-No Cut Rate. "Perfection Flour" None Better Made For Bread And Pastries. TRY IT TODAY. The Kaw Milling Co., TOPEKA KAN Are You Sick? Makes a Specialty of treating Colored Patrons. We are prepared to give Mineral and Mul Baths, Russian and Vapor. prised at the Good you will get out of our events and the mineral Water of this Ritful Health Resort From Post Office, Excelsior Springs, Mo. You Will be Surprised at the Good you will get out of our Treatments and the mineral Water of this Beautiful Health Resort A Block from Post Office, Excelsior Springs, Mo. For further information, write. F. J. WEAVER. 1c05 McGee St Kansas City, Mc "WHITE LOAF" TOPEKA'S FAMOUS FLOUR Inter Ocean Mills WILLIS NORTON and CO, Daily Capacity 1000 Bar"ls Cee ee eres eae enna enn nena near TC a IE LAWRENCE, KANSAS. | ro] mm 6U6URRL Ee { NOTICK. )Swellest Tewelry Store in Towa Reuten H. Brown of Parkville, Mo,, will teaume hia studies at Kaneae University this year. Mrs Alice Myert left: Monday for Lexington Ky, to attend the Map- tat Acsoviation, Rev S M. Brown visited Leaven. worth last weeks James King ix somewhat indis. pored this week, William Elliott: will reeume bis astudice at Kaneas University for an. other year; alse, Miesex Brownlee Baird ind Atmala Brewer of Cen. tralia, Stella Christian and Nellie Thomas and William Anderson of Kareae City, and John Smith of Okdashom. Wo die dJacobe of HKanaas City, xpent Sunday in Lawrence with his frien Is before leaving for his new field ef labor aan instructor tn the Industrial college at Holly Springs, Mise. | Miss Maria Overstreet of Blue Rapids, has ectuined and will take music at Kanaas Unis ersity, Dr. Young, wife and von Earl visited at the home of Prof West of Leavenworth, lst week. Dr Mootes took them sirht «eing in his auto. Ollie Groves, Ben, P, Johnson and William Disis stoppied over in Lawrence Satdiy, en route to Den. ver owl thence to California, C Mesdames Crosthwaut tal daugh. ter and Large of Kanaas City visit ed Lawrence Monday. ‘The daughter will tiainty attend the university, ‘The tewardess beard of St Luke] elurch met Monday vfterneon with} Mre Mary Morgan; next mecting with Mis ROL, King. Preading Elder HW. W. Kine held hie last quarterly meeting with Rev Chistian at atdames church, last Sunday, Eldar King preached in] the mommy and Rev J M. Brown the sacramental sermon im the even |! ing. Itwasagleious mening inf. spirituality and financially asuecees, | By Ruble of Oklahoms, ix a guest | at the King hotel, this city. | ‘The many friends of Mrs Susan], Waller, beloved wife of the Tate Capt John 1, Waller,will be pained | to Lear of hea death, which occurred ‘ in Yonkers, Nv Y., Septamber 12,1) after + lingering illness, i HOV. Wilburn of) Springtield, | Mo., wilaertang los studies at the]! Kanars Univetrity. ‘ Mrs Bettie Porter of Baldwin, as visiting fora few days with JA, | Portcrand wife, Bort Biis his returned fiom st. |! Paul and i quite al at hw fathers}: residence, [YIG New Jersey etrect, Weeley Woodit, Jacob Wendell, Kd Jenmnge and bd Wadic camel up tothe junitation of the Orcade|! ub, They will give then first par ty Priday cvenmy it Jule son's hall |, YALE, KANSAS, Abe Polly Dickson has been quite WD butisen the real to weovery, ~ Quite umber of people strand. ed the cireis cn Welnerday. Mra Jane tewlery ie attending the ecoool at Chaindate Mir Mary diles tas been visiting frhuren for a day or two, the puest © Bra Madson, Mira Glenn as sep ortud better, fdueation | services will be held st AM ehweh Puimday, dept, 20, SON Steveneon hae come bitch to reste, Miss Tetaila Cam is attending the State Nowusal at Pittehury, Quite 4 number of atigngitn are icoking far beim in Vale. Rey Green will pacach hin’ fare. sell snmon Beptember 27, Subtcribe fer The Plaindealer, J. M. Wilkerson Candidate for Re-Election to the Otic of On the Republican Ticket WINFIELD, KAN The funcral of KR. A. Brown was held last Thureday at the Second Baptist church, Res reeves oftici ating, aewisted by Rev Guy of Ar- kansas City, rother Brown was born in Missouri im ls6u and died m Winfield September 9, 190s) at the aye of #8. At the time of his death he wax aimember of Walnut Valley No, 55, having helped set up the order over ten years ago and having his membership transferred from Wichita to this Indue, He was alsoa member of Walnut Valley Chapter R. A.M. After the rer. mon at the church the lodge took chaige of the remains and W. M. Johnson went through all of the butisil service, without a book and without making a mistake, some. thing which few Masters, regard. leex of color, ever attempt, ‘The turn out of Masons was the best in the history of the order here and cverybody epeaks in highest praise of W. \.5% The deceased leaves 5 bre thers” and 2 sisters to mourn his lows, besides abont 75 other relatives whom we canuot mention. We feel that we have lost one of our beet citizens and Masons, Mrs Colton ci tess Cansis City, Is Visiting her sister, Mra, Plumer, Mise Viola Matthews of (iuthrie, Oklahoma, is visiting her cousin, Miss Myra Franklin, Meedaines Andy Charlo and A, Nichols attended the Arxociation at |Wichita last weck and saw the hig Ringling circus while there,® Charles Tales and Ben Dulino of Arkansas City, spent several day in the city last wock, the guests of Mie ‘T, Caripbell. Mendames Jesse Bathe, Pf Camp. cll, J. W. Wood, 1nd Rey W. 38, Warder. ind Deioon Dan Flemming have tctumned fiom the Southwerts ern Assocnttion held at Wichita, Mre Bete Askins and son Guy came ova from Oxford ‘last week and are gueets of Mis dW. Wood: Bro, Jolin Monroe of Wellington was over list week to attend the fu. neal of HR. A. Brown. He lived here seven years ave and had many friends, who ware glad to vee him once nore, Charles Whitticld, of Arkanwas City is might chef at Sldle’s restau. rautand iv the guest of Mi J. W. Wood and wife. Jamca Nichole, whose place at Dusinees win the Tron Clad, on N. Main atrect, now hax billiard and pooltables, barber shop find bowl. ing alley comly ned aud is doiug 9 good business, Suscess to Jimmie. tev. Reaves, pastor of the A Bf E church, ia preparing to leave the last of the month for the Annual conference at Topeka, He expects to havea better report this year than last, as he has remodeled his chuich, put in new windows and had,it neatly plastered so that it looks like a new church, Born,to Thomas Cotton anu wife last Tuesday, 3 fine girl, Mother and child doing nicely. Wuaham Peedon, north east of town, reports auother girl Lorn at Arkansas City; mother and child doing nicely. SPRINGFIELD, MO, 8. A. G. Campbell and wife were entertainers in honor of their son Wendell, who left on Thursday for Oberlin, Oo, to attend college, His aunt, Mra Fort, of Washington, D. C., assisted in recerving A very dchghtial time was spent by the guests, Misses Cobb and Webb entertain ed with 1 dinner shower in honor of Mise Edyth Joxephine Breese, who will be married Saturdiy, Sey tember lo, jA most delightful even ing waxspent by 25 or more gueste. Most ecacellent string music was rendered by Fullbright’s forchestra, Mry J.T. Cooper and Misa Em. ma Jones entertained Miss Edyth Jovephine Brace with adinner and stocking whower lridiy, Scptember Is, at the residence of Maia, L. C. Lamoneon, 615 Cherry vtreet, Several out of town gucets have arrived for the Davis Bruce nup title = Among them are, Mealames Souixe Hudson, Carthaze, Mo, Ed giv Duke, whoas mece of Willaam Bruce of Chicago, V. J. Foster and daughter of Wichita, Kanaas; and Mr Williun Cherny of Leatanon, vive Carrie Poster will act ax brides mad, | HILLSDALE, KANS Dian Kntron:—leare to allow space in your piper ta mention our rervices Sunday, We hada grand time, and were Llewed by Heaven, Rev A, Claborn of Ottawa, was with He and preached two good goxpel rerinous, day and night, showing ae the way of life. May the good Lord bless him, i the prayer of the See ond Baptiet church, NOTICE, The Sunilower State Agricultural Association will hold its tri-annual meeting in Forest Park at Attawa, Bept, 23-24023, 180%, Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. A School For Christian Training. i a | | see Tere ‘ ' Res atk Ws, ior tek fo WHAT rf Su it Boren WE i qa sd. Sab dg WE ee oe bo aed " ‘ ¥ ey LAT = ae an »48* ROSA 1a DO gts A SAYS oe Saas ie ats WELL San) Mo Sie eds pet” De eels oad ee ‘ DEPARTMENTS: . PAARE [Rca tT, A aractrat, Normal, Sorneal Preparatory; Mustes ADVANTAGES: es eden kat TAA ech es hs Expenses Reasonable. Help for Worthy Students. School Opens Tuesday, September 8th Send for Catalogue. In- formation cheerfully given. Wm. R. Carter, Principal. M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal. DRAWER M., TOPEKA, KANSAS. PEASONAL PLANTERS STATE BANK, ATTENTION SALINA, KANSAS, Th fi adi ve € offcers of 1 CAPITAL —_ . $500'00 this Rank give ther fF SURPLUS e4 25,000 undivided personal Fy jlualite papers kept in our vaults for customers [ree attention ta the an. ot chatge. Safety Boxes for Rent . OLEICERS ANT ODIRTCIORS. terestwof the Hank 7, HE tout y, President FW Broach, Mew Pret font and tts patrons amen Ain he Cravens TD, toot niu ager. Baughman Bros. MANUFACTURERS OF ’ Pure Ice and Ice Cream - Both Phones 253 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 4 Gor. 23rd and Lincoln St. . - TOPEKA KANSAS NOTICK. Mies Anna E. Smith, 490 Wash: pgton Avenue, Kansas City, Kaus., ‘who recently graduated from West: ern Univeratty in dress axing, millinery and domestic science, is open for engagements. Parties in need of competent persous iu either one of the above branchen will write this young lady, who is eecking employment and comes well recom- mended to carry out either of the above to 4 successful completion. Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic Shampoo Hair Driers, which are acvertised elsewhere in this paper. It ie tne best article in the comb line that has ever come to our notice. It dcea double servico—a comb and curling iron all in one They are made from the best material, highly finished and will last a life time. She has them on exhibition at Tie PLAINDEALER office. Ladies, call and examine them. A DRAWING BUSINESS. The most complete stock Grocer- eries and Gineral Merchandise eat the very lowest prices at B. J. NELLE’S | 1110 South Walnut Street. 60 YEARS" EXPERIENCE Trace Marks Desicns Copynicurs &c. Aneone sending a eketch aud dieser pt nay QUKIy Mower ale oun frees hether ait tuvention jeg rcbably patentable Cun auc Hons ateicily confidential HARDBOOK on Pate ute bent free, Ct towt aponey fie mecuriigy pate nta, Patcita taken through Munn & CO. Besetre spresat notue, without charge, ju the Scientific American, A handsomely Mlustrated weetly, FT argest cir- culation of ang sciet tide fuurmat Terus tim years four menthe, @L Sold by all nowadenivra. MUNN & Co,se1erouny, New York Brauch Ute, 625 F Bt, Washington, D, ya poet Jewelry Store in Towa : 4 e Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE, Bell *Phoue 1034 Ind, Phooe 9%. Dr: J» M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Bxraminlog Physician of the nights and Ladice of Protection! ot SP woman and privats diroases & Ofitce and Resitence: 3u7 Madison Street, TOPEKA, KA Otiee Hours]? topwe Dp. a, W., E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon. ito? gus “ansas Avenhet ladopendent Phene 913, TOVEKA, Kas ee 520 Monroe fod Phone}775 L. M. PENWELL, Undertaker and Embalmer, 511 Quincy St. Oxon day and night | Both Phones 192. NT WANTED —A first class cook for fancoln Institute, None but women of good moral character need apply. Write to President B, F. Allen, Lin- coln Institute, Jetterson City, Mo, SEE