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HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEKA PLAINDEALER Historical Society State House man. Rev. J. A. Binghaman of Zion Bapt It is undoubted that the Republicans tlist Church has been on the sick list, EXTRACT FROM MR. TAFT'S SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE. "The Republican platform refers to those amendments to the Constitution that were passed by the Republican Party for the protection of the Negro. The Negro in the forty years since he was freed from slavery, has made remarkable progress. He is becoming more and more valuable member of the communities in which he lives. The education of the Negro is being expanded and improved in every way. The best men of both Races, at the North as well as at the South, ought to rejoice to see growing up among the Southern people an influential element disposed to encourage the Negro in his hard struggle for industrial independence and assured political status. The Republican platform, adopted at Chicago, explicitly demands justice for all men without regard to race or color, and just as explicitly declares for the enforcement, and without reservations, in letter and spirit, of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution. It is needless to state that I stand with my party squarely on that plank in the platform and believe that equal justice to all men and the fair and impartial enforcement of these amendments are in keeping with the real American spirit of fair play." REPUBLICAN SENTIMENTS The Republican Party has been for more than fifty years the consistent friend of the American Negro. It gave him freedom and citizenship. It wrote into the organic law the declarations that proclaim his civil and political rights, and it believes today that his noworthy progress in intelligence, industry and good citizenship has earned the respect and encouragement of the nation. We demand equal justice for all men, without regard to Race or color; we declare once more, and without reservation, for the enforcement in letter and spirit of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution, which were designed for protection and advancement of the Negro, and we condemn all devices that have for their real aim his disfranchisement for reasons of color alone, as unfair, un-American and repugnant to the supreme law of the land."—From Republican platform adopted at National Convention, 1908. THE NEGROES—WE SHOT THEM; WE KILLED THEM; WE STUFFED BALLOT BOXES." (Extract from speech of Hon. B. L. Tillman of South Carolina, printed in bound Congressional Record, 59th Congress, 2nd Session, page 1410.) We reorganized the Democratic Party with one plank, and only one plank, namely, that "this is a white man's country and white men must govern it." Under that banner we want to battle." Clashes came. The Negro militia grew unbearable and more and more insolent. I am not speaking of what I have read; I am speaking of what I know, of what I saw. There were tow militia companies in my township and a regiment in my county. We had clashes with these Negro militiamen. The Hamburg riot was one clash, in which seven Negroes and one white man were killed. A month later we had the Ellenton riot, in which no one ever knew how many Negroes were killed, but there were forty or fifty or a hundred. It was a fight between barbarism and civilization, be tween the African and the Caucasian, for mastery. It was then that "we shot them;" it was then that "we killed them;" it was then that "we stuffed the ballot boxes." After the troops came and told us, "You must stop this rioting," we had decided to take the government away from men so debased as were the Negroes—I will not say baboons; I never have called them baboons; I believe they are men, but some of them are so near akin to the monkey that scientists are yet looking for the missing link. We saw the evil of giving the ballot to creatures of this kind and saying that one vote shall count regardless of the man behind the vote and whether that vote would kill mine. So we thought we would let you see that it took something else besides having the shape of a man to make a man. 11 TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER. 9, 1968. will assume all responsibilities for the condition in the South at that time. They have never shirked it. The Senator from Wisconsin acknowledged his participation in it the other day. He has no apology to make for it. I do not ask anybody to apologize for it; I am justifying our own action. I want to say now that we have not shot any Negroes in South Carolina on account of politics since 1870. We have not found it necessary. Eighteen hundred and seventy-six happened to be the hundredth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the action of the white men of South Carolina in taking the State away from the negroes we regard as a second declaration of independence by the Caucasian from African barbarism. If the white men of South Carolina had been content to obey the laws which had been forced down our threats at the point of the bayonet and submit to the reconstruction acts which had thrust the ballot into the hands of ignorant and debased Negroes, slaves five years before, and only two or three generations removed from the barbarians of Africa, the State of South Carolina today would be a howling wilderness, a second Santo Domingo. It took the State fifteen years to recover from and begin to move forward again along the paths of development and progress; and the consequence of the white men interpreting the word "liberty" to mean the liberty of the white people and not the license of black ones, the State is today in the very vanguard of Southern progress, and can point to the result as the absolute justification for every act which we performed in '70. SPRINGFIELD. Mesdames Mammie Pulbright and Anna Stevens were quite successful in their entertainment in raising money for the Rally. One of the most delightful affairs of the week was enjoyed at the beautiful, modern home of Mrs. Queen Haywood. Houses from 2 to 5. The house was lovely with fall flowers. The table was perfect in its appointments, with a tall vase of gorgeous crimson dahlias which graced the center. A game consisting of articles representing flowers was contested, and after much pleasure and guessing the prizes were awarded to Mrs. Sadie Chamberlain, first prize; second prize, Mrs. Williams. Covers were laid for the honorees, Mrs. R. A. Vaughn of Chicago, Mrs. Amanda Campbell of Denver, Mrs. Forte of Wasington, D. C., and other guests who were: Meshmos Lucinda McChaacken, D. S. Smith, Emma Allen, Cora Hardy, Mattie Young, Jas. Hardick Bedell, Anna Stevens, Nellie Hall, Sadie Chamberlain, B. B. Cooper, Pannie Campbell, Rev. Mrs. Allen, Mary Campbell, Nellie Edmondson, Florence McBroom and Lucy Williams. Among the lovely gifts received by Miss B. K. Morrison was a beautiful and precious loving cup, silver, lined with gold, presented by Missea Adah Pulbright, India Wilson, Donie Williams, and Francis Blue; also a very costly and exquisite gold fountain pen was bestowed by Prof. W. H. McAdams and all the students of room six. Mrs Lucinda Blakey is visiting in Kansas City. Quite a few are leaving here for the Priest Pallas parade in Kansas City. The entertainment at the A. M. B. Church was a great success socially and financially, every one present receiving a present. Sunday being such a beautiful afternoon, Misses Marie Stemmons, Anna B. Smith, Doule Williams, Nacenia Smith and Mossy James Andrews, I. B. Clare, C. H. Wilburn were making pleasant visits in the south part of the city. OMAIIA. Prof. W. T. Vernon, Registrar of the Treasury, will speak at Washington Hall Oct. 12th, under the auspices of the Lincoln colored Republican Club. Prof. Vernon's trip here will mean much for the Republican Party among the Negro voters of Omaha. The President of the Club, Mr. Jno. Grant Pegg, and the members are sparing no pains to make this one of the most successful meetings ever held among the Negro Republicans of Omaha. and was a model for other young men to follow. He was a graduate of Topeka High school and of Washburn college and was reading law, looking forward to the day when he should enter Yale college, for which preparations were being made. He was industrious from his cradle and always worked during vacation spending his earnings only for what he needed, and always adding a part to his bank account. He was employed for some time in a grocery, and so satisfactory was his work that his employers hated to give him up. He was a conscientous, Christian gentleman being a member of St. Simon's Episcopal Mission, a lay reader, a member of the choir, and was buried in the surplice worn by him in the church service His funeral was held from the family residence Monday morning, Father H. B. Brown officiating. He eulogized the useful life that had been brought to so sad a close. A few beautiful hymns were sung, by the choir, some of which were his favorites. His body lay in state Sunday and was closed to the public at seven o'clock that evening. His casket was one of fine, steel gray plush, furnished by Stonestreet and Hamilton. The body was placed in a private vault in the Topeka cemetery, where it will remain a few months before being placed in the family plot. The Y. M. C. A., of which he was a member were dutiful in their attentions to the young man during his illness. There was a profusion of flowers upon the casket from friends of him self and family in Chicago, Kansas City and Salina. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hines of Salina his aunt, Miss Clara Hines, Salina, and his uncle, R. J. Hines of Chicago, attended the funeral. His aunt, who teaches in a government school in South Dakota, and his uncle in Colorado Springs could not be present. His many friends join with the family in mourning their loss His life was pure and undefiled, and none of the sins of this world had conquered him; hence he had none to purge away. Peace to his ashes! permanently. Miss Munie Coil and Julius Cowan were married this week. J. W. Cooley and son returned home from Topka last week. Among those who attended the Akar-Ben in Omaha were the Rev. and Mrs. B. "Helps, Mrs. A. Grant, W. N. Johnson, Mrs. L. P. Gates, Mrs. P. W. Vannel, Mrs. Muggie Johnson and others. A. P. Curtis left this week for Alliance Neb., to take charge of A. B. & M. private car at that place. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church choir is progressing immensely under the leadership of Prof. W. E. Edwards. Rev. Porter filled the pulpit at the A. M. B Church last Sunday. Rev. Chichen of Kansas City, Kans. was in the city last week. Dr. J. H. P. Westbrook has moved in his new home, 1505 E. Kave. Among the bankers we are glad to note the presence of the sons of home as a delegate and a banker. Success to you, Brother, and we know you will solve the problem. We are sorry to announce the death of Miss Cotney Handcock, formerly of Topeka, Kana. Death was caused by Raymond Roscoe Jamision is no More-Death Removes one of the Fairest Flowers in Nature's Garden. A bright and useful young man has been called to an unknown world just when the bud of life was beginning to bloom Raymond Roscoe Jamison, oldest son of Assistant County Attorney and Mrs. W. I. Jamison, died at the residence of his parents, 1321 Buchanan street early Saturday morning. Death was caused by spinal trouble, from which he had suffered for several months. He was taken to Colorado for his health and had the attention of the best physicians in Colorado and Kansas. About six weeks before his death it looked as though he would recover. He walked in the yard and talked over the 'phone to his father with considerable vigor, and some hopes were entertained for his recovery. He began to sink rapidly a few days before his death, which he met calmly and bravely, JOHN H. HARRIS RAYMOND ROSCOE JAMISON and went to the Great Beyond as though he was sleeping. He was a model of perfection, upright, manly and full of ambition. He had a large number of friends but is much improved at this writing. Mr. Chatley Cruzatt has gone to South Dakota on business. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Cooley and son of Lincoln visited the Fair here. Miss Flossie Craig has joined a concert company in Chicago. Mrs. Carl Bell of Chicago has returned after an extended visit with her sister, LINCOLN. Mrs. Jujor Moore was called to Atchison, Kans, last Thursday in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Calaway. Mrs. Jus ODonnel is able to be out again. Miss Mattle Banks is confined at home with illness. Mr. and Mrs. Wyle Lloyd is visiting the Annual Conference and friends in Topka, Kans. Mrs. W. T. Biggers attended Conference with Rev. Biggers in Topeka. Mr. O. J. Burckhardt attended Conference. William Moore went to Atchison Sunday in response to a call from relatives there. Mrs. Frank Williams entertained friends last Saturday night in honor of Mrs. J. S. Andrews, who took her departure for Chicago Sunday to remain DENVER. NUMBER 41 entestine operation, Oct. 4th, at 11:30 a.m. Funeral from Zion Baptist Church Oct. 7th. At a regular Church meeting of Zion Baptist Church Oct. 2nd, the resignation of Elder Reynolds was asked for to take effect at once. Elder Hart spoke to the Y. M. C. B. Sunday, the 4th, and tried hard to raise a Race color fobia in his talk. If our ministry knows nothing to talk about when called upon, it is best to say "amen" and keep their seats. The Congo Mining Company has staked its claims and for once we can state of a good investment that we would advise our people to buy stock and push it to the front, and the management will be glad to furnish anyone with circulars who will address them, as great inducements are offered to all who desire to go in on the ground floor. Office, 31 Good Block, Denver, Colo. EMPORIA. Mrs. Joseph Gail Phillips of Kansas City is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. W. D. Helm of Topeka attended the wedding of his sister, Miss M. A. Helm, to Mr. R. C. Chatman of Weir City. Mrs. C. Williams of Strong City is visiting friends in the city for a few days. Miss Susie Merrite has returned home after attending the A. M. E. Conference at Topeka. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Chatman have gone to their home in Wier City after spending a few days here. Miss Alice Collier returned home from attending school at Topeka on account of sickness. Mr. S. Johnson of Sacramento, Cal., is visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Smith entertained at supper in honor of Mr. S. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Chatman and Mr. W. D. Helm of Topeka. Miss Myrtle Young is visiting in Salina, Kan. Mrs. A. Skaggs is very ill at her home on Last and 10th streets. Messrs. Erven, Hunter and Phew of Burlingame are visiting at the home of Mrs. A. Skaggs. Miss Mae Helm and Mr. R. C. Chatman were united in marriage Wednesday evening, Oct. 30, at the St. James Baptist Church, at 8:30. Miss M. Rosetta Coleman sang a solo, after which Mrs D. W. Wright played Mendelssohn's wedding march. The maid of honor was the bride's sister, Mrs. R. C. Rich, and the best man was Mr. D. W. Helm of Topeka. A two course lunch was served at the Masonic Hall. The color scheme was white and green. The Rev. S. H. Gibson otholated. The bride received a great many valuable presents. Very soon after the Republican Convention, held in Chicago, a delegation of Negro malcontents made a trip to Lincoln, Nebr., and got a pledge from Mr. Bryan that he would have something placed in the Democratic platform favoring fair treatment to the Negro. This information reached the Ilon. James K. Vardamann of Mississippi, La., who thereupon declared that the South would not stand for any such, and that he would rather see the Party go to the place where it is always hot, than to have them bid for the Negro vote. Thereupon the Democratic platform committee concluded that Mr. Vardamann was more influential in the councils of the Democratic Party than Mr. Bryan and left out any mention of the Negro. We are, therefore, left to ascertain the views of the Democratic Party on the Negro question from expressions of one of its leaders. We publish in parallel columns, therefore, these views as compared with those of Mr. Taft, having already given Mr. Bryan's views. Rey Runyon. Rev C R Runyan of Paola, Kan. one of the leading members of the . M R. bunch was in the city last week attending conference. Rev Runyan is among the oldest ministers of the North Missouri Conference, from which conference he has recently been transferred to Kansas. He did some very successful work in that state, having been actively engaged in ministerial work for thirty four years. His work in Kansas promises to be equally successful as that in Missouri. Dear Sir, Your communication on September 30, embodying a challenge to a joint debate on the following subject, "Resolved that the success of the Democratic Party, in the pending election, through aid of the Negro, will prove more advantageous to him than the success of the Republican Party," has been received. Believing as I do that there is only one side to the resolution you suggest, I can not accept your challenge. It is difficult for me to believe that you are serious in your contention that the Negro has more to gain by supporting the patty of Bryan, Ben Tullman, and Bardamann, than in supporting the Republican ticket. I believe that the Negro man who advises the Race to support the Democratic Patty at this current period in our history is other too rickless in his conclusions to be trusted as a leader or is at heart absolutely in different to the best interests of his people. Entertaining such convictions thereore I can not and will not lend my support to any movement that tends in the remotest degree to mislead the colored voters of this country. Our people are showing an increasing interest in the serious questions that now confront them. We believe that never before in the history of the Race in this country has a National election meant so much to them as the one to take place November 3rd next. We are persuaded, therefore, that every man of the Race who is seriously interested in its welfare and future will carefully weigh the situation before attempting to advise any untried and unusual course for our Get Bus In business for yourself. What's ing for someone else all of your days? Here are a Few Enter that will make you an independent Grocery store in the Negro distric ness $800—$200 cash, balance on easy Restaurant doing well, $25 a day. usy N. What's the use of work- our days? 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Twenty room Rooming house $600 easy terms. Fifteen room Rooming house near 10th and Oak, $300, clears $75 a month. Several 8 to 12 room Rooming houses, will sell for $50 down and $5 per week. If you want to go into business, buy a home, rent a course or get a job; come to our office and we will do the rest. Afrc-American Employment & Realty Co., ROOMS 1, 2, 3, 1005 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo. Do You Want Money? A steady income and prestage in your community. Then immediately grasp this opportunity at once as it may not knock at your door again. Hudson's Climax Mfg. and Padn Co. is a stock company organized and capitalized at $100,000 notional in respect to open sales rooms and parlors for the sole display and operation of the Hudson Machines to every city and town in the United States—just as soon as we can get a sufficient number of men and women to do the work. Employers are to be paid $15 per week and up according to ability. But all employers in managing and official capacity must become stockholders. We want every colored man and woman who are willing to work and want to be somebody and manage and direct a first-class in their own town without expenses to them, to fill out attached order sheet and mail to us today. 50,000 shares for this purpose 1 to 5 shares per share with application for employment 10 shares $7.50 cash. 80 shares $5 down and $5 per month for 3 months or $1.50 down and $1.50 per week for 35 weeks. 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, H.L., 20004 SEATE ST Name Post Office Address. City or Town. County. State No. of Shares. Amn't Sent With Terms: Monthly or Weekly. Name ..... State ..... Post Office Address..... City or Town ..... State No. of Shares ..... Ann't Sent With Order..... Term: Monthly or Weekly Voters Consider It seems that the Democratic Party has opened headquarters for its Negro contingent in the City of Chicago at 3160 State St. The leading spirit in this movement seems to be Dr. Henry O. Cress, who is given as the chairman of the advisory committee. It is not just how many positions Dr. Cress fits in this August body, but it has been hinted that Dr. Cress and one other constitutes the strength of the Bryan movement among the colored people in the city of Chicago. The stationery that they send out bears this strikingly inconsistent motto and heading (The motto) "With malice toward none and charity for all" (The heading) "Cook County Executive Committee - The Lincoln Loyal League" This executive committee has been doing all it can to attract attention, even to the extent of attempting to disturb Republican meetings by hues and ungentlemanly interruptions. Unable to seize an audience on its own, they struck upon the novel plan by which their chairman hoped to seize an audience through the assistance of the National Republican Committee. With this brilliant idea in mind Dr. Cress sent a challenge to Mr. Walter M. Partner, a member of the Speakers' Bureau of the National Republican Committee, for a point discussion. Below is Mr. Partner's answer to this challenge: Dr. Henry O. Cress Chairman National Dr Henry C. Cress, Chairman National Executive Committee, Negro Anti Saloon, mixed trade--$250. Order Blank people. If, perchance, there should be one of our Race who has not thus carefully considered, calmly and seriously, the last interests of the whole Race, then he must be a dangerous leader. If, through Providence or opportunity any one of us is given advantages over the test of our followers, it is our duty to so use the powers thus gained, in the service and interest of our Race. We owe it to them, therefore, not to be hosty in judgment not reckless in advice as the result may prove disastrous both to the leader and to the people who follow him. We believe the cause of ten millions of people to be a sacred one. The struggle upward during this last 10 years has been a trying one but we are thankful to say that it has been crowned with remarkable success. What we do in the approaching election may have a telling influence on what we are to accomplish in the next generation to follow The questions confronting the Negro are unlike those confronting any other class of people in this country. In every conflict the Negro must consider how his action will affect his civil and political rights. No white man has this to consider in casting his vote next November. At most he is concerned about economic questions—protection to labor, protection to commerce, protection to the manufacturing interests, banking interests and the like. We have staring us in the face the questions of distranchisement, of humiliating discriminations, of Jim Crow cars and a total exclusion from any participation in the affairs of government. How are we to be guided then in the matter so serious and so far reaching? You realize that the past is a very excellent guide to the future and I am sure you must agree with me that so far as the past is concerned the Democratic Party has been the unyielding enemy of every interest dear to the colored American citizen. Not only have they distranchised the Negro and humiliated him by class legislation, but the leaders of the party are even managing the rights and interests of the Negro in those States where he has enjoyed a certain degree of freedom and been permitted to cast his ballot unrestricted. Not content with distranchising the Negro in the Southern States, they declare themselves determined to repeal the 14th and 15 amendments to the Constitution. They have let the Negro know that they do not want him in the Democratic Party. Congressman Rainey of Illinois, during a debate in the House on the 27th of May, said: "The Democratic Party is the white man's party in this country, in the North as well as in the South. We have been able to make it a white man's jarty in the past and we do not care how long it remains a white man's party." This view of Congressman Rainey, as you know, is concurred in by the leading Democrats of the country, and PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. In the matter of the application, George Birmingham and John Birmingham, by Edward Birmingham their father and next friend, to have the right of majority conferred upon them; notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of October, 1905, the petition of the above named George Birmingham and John Birmingham by Edward Birmingham, their father and next friend, to have the right of majority conferred upon George Birmingham and John Birmingham, will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, and that said petition will be called up for hearing before the Judge of the District Court, of Showee County, Kansas, in the District Court room, on the Court House, in the City of Popke Shawnee County, Kansas at one o'clock A.M. of mid day, or as soon thereafter, as the same can be heard. J. R. McNARY, Attorney First published October 2, 1905 PUBLICATION NOILE In the matter of the application of Ossico Middaugh and Viola Middaugh, by Dora E. He derson, their mother and next friend, to have the right of majority conferred upon them: to ice is hereby given that on the 21st day of October 1905 the petition of the above and Ossico Middaugh and Viola L. Middaugh by Dora E. Henderson, their mother and next friend, to have the right of majority conferred upon Ossico Middaugh and Viola L. Middaugh, minor, will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District From what I have said it is difficult 87 ansas ve.. Now, these Democratic friends of yours are not satisfied with disfranchising the Negro and humiliating him in the States known as the "Solid South," but to further emphasize their determination to eliminate the Negro completely from politics, they have threatened to distribute him in every State mouth of the Mason and Dixon line that is known as a Democratic State. In a few weeks after the National Democratic Convention at Denver, and while some of our colored leaders were advising the colored people to vote the Democratic ticket, the Democratic Convention in the State of West Virginia placed in its platform the following planks: "We favor the enactment of a law requiring common carriers engaged in passenger traffic to furnish separate coaches or compartments for white and colored passengers." "Believing that the extension of the elective franchise to a Race in relation in intelligence and without preparation for the wise and prudent exercise of the privilege so vital to the maintenance of good Government, was a mistake if not a crime, committed by the Republican Party through the reign of passion and prejudice following the Civil War, for political ends and purposes, we declare that the Democratic Party is in favor of so amending the Constitution as to preserve the purity of the ballot and the election of the State from the evil results of conferring such power and privilege upon those who are unfit to appreciate its importance as it affects the stability and preservation of good Government." And the State of Maryland is submitting to the voters in the approaching election a constitutional amendment by which they hope to eliminate nearly every Negro from participation in elections in that State. I might add that of all the unfair measures adopted by the various States in the South, the Maryland amendment is the most unattainable and unreachable. Then, as it to convince the Negro that there is a concerted action on the part of the Democratic Party to disfranchise him in every section of the country, Mr. Coward, the Democratic candidate for Governor in the State of Missouri, has declared that if he is elected he will favor an amendment disfranchising the Negroes in that State; and then comes John H. Atwood, Democratic National Committeeman for the State of Kansas and Chairman of Mr. Bayan's Speakers' Bureau who declares that he is in favor of disfranchising the Negroes in the State of Kansas. It would have been difficult to persuade anyone to believe that the Democratic Party in the State of Kansas—the State of John Brown—the State of one of the bitterest conflicts on the triumph of freedom, in the country—would declare in favor of disfranchising the few colored voters of that State. Thus you clearly see that in every State where there is even a meeting chance for the Democratic Party, there are those in that State who favor the elimination of the Negro from politics. It may be that the Democratic Party at this time is holding out some in document to the Negro voter. But I have looked through the platform adopted at Denver and find not a word concerning its attitude toward our people. I have carefully read Mr. Bryan's speech at acceptance and find not a word of consolation there. I have sought in various ways to glom some expression from his reluctant lips, in his great speech making tour throughout the country, but since the Denver convention, he has failed to my one word of consolation or hope to the Negro voter. But Mr Bryan has already stated his views in regard to disfranchising the Negro. Let me give you the benefit of this great many attitude toward the Negro voter whose support he is now seeking. Some time ago Mr. Bryan delivered a speech in Cooper Union New York on "Universal Brotherhood." In this speech Mr. Bryan showed a heart full of deep sympathy and brotherly love for the oppressed Lupino. When asked, however as to his attitude toward disfranchisement of the Negro in this country, Mr. Bryan said, "The white man of the South disfranchises the Negro in self-defense. The white man of the South are determined that the Negro shall be disfranchised everywhere it is necessary to prevent the resentance of the carpet-bag rule." to see how any self-respecting, thoughtful Negro man, interested in the future of his Race, can advise the Negro to vote the Democratic ticket. I suppose you have not forgotten that Congressman Hellin of Alabama tried to get through Congress last winter an amendment to a Bill, to establish separate coaches in the District of Columbia. You surely have not forgotten also, that every vote registered in favor of this separate amendment was a Democratic vote and every vote registered against it was a Republican vote, and surely you are aware that had it not been for the opposition of the Republicans in Congress, that Bill would have been passed in the House. Are you willing to take chances with the Democratic Party on so important a question affecting the comfort and wellbeing of our people in the District of Columbia. Are you willing to allow the Democratic Party to say whether or not the most refined lady of our Race must be forced to ride in a Jim Crow car in the District of Columbia? It is a significant fact in the contention that you and others make for the Negro support of the Democratic Party that you have not presented a one reason for your contention. You have thought it sufficient to call attention to what the Republican Party has not done and to try to arouse prejudice against certain individuals in the Party. You present the sad spectacle therefore, of a leader asking your people to follow, by the exercise of blind faith, a Party that has attempted to rob them of every right granted them under the Constitution. Do you consider such a leader a safe one for a people situated as the ten million Negroes are situated in this country? I have not attempted in this letter to call your attention to any of the many commendable acts of the Republican Party, that have tended toward the civil and political betterment of our Race. You know them as well as I do. The question confronting the Race today is not, "What has the Republican Party failed to do for us;" but rather, "What has it done and what hope does it hold out to the Race for the future?" on the one hand, and "What has the Democratic Party done in the past for the Negro and what hope does it hold out to him for the future?" These are the questions that every thoughtful Negro man should carefully consider before making up his mind to cast his ballot, or to advise others to follow his course. The fact is that the questions confronting the Negro today have all to do with his future struggles in this country and should address themselves with equal force to the women of this Race as they do to the men, for in the exercise of our civil and political rights and interests of the women are inseparable from the interests of the men. This is a matter that I wish every colored man to thoughtfully and seriously consider for himself, remembering, however that whatever action he takes on the 3rd day of November will not only affect his individual interests but will influence in a huge measure, the interests of ten millions of our fellow citizens. Very respectfully. Magic Lantern For the Boy or Girl. Any Boy or girl who will secure eight new son writers for the Kansas City Weekly Journal, at 25 cents a year each, making a total of Two Doll re, and send the full amount, together with the names to us, we will mail to his or her address at a beautiful Magic Lantern with 50 views. Any boy or girl can meet. Just stretch a white sheet on the wall and you can have all kinds of fun. Full directions for use is sent with the lantern. any boy, or girl can secure eight new sub center in a short time and get this beautiful Magic Lantern Send for samples or convassing Send all money by post office money order or draft. Address. The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Mo. Kullithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS AND HAIR ORNAMENTS MRS. M. L. FIELD. Topeka. Mrs. Jennie Moore, G. W. M. of the O. H. S. of the state of Kansas and jurisdiction, has returned from Washington, where she has been visiting. She also visited in Chicago and Ohio. Mrs. Moore was highly entertained by the Eastern Star in the District of Columbia, and speaks in words of praise of the jurisdiction. This lady was recently married to Rev. W. A. Moore, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who is a gentleman of refinement as well as rare ability. Rev. and Mrs. Moore will attend conference at Bloomington, Ill. 1 The Plaindealer wishes for this esteemed couple a happy and prosperous journey through life. Clyde Caldwell, an eight year old boy, holds a certificate from the public schools of Leavenworth county, for being the most punctual and precise scholar in Longanoxie. His mother says she does not see how he got the certificate, for she has a hard time to keep this little man straight at home. Get in Touch With Our CREDIT PLAN We are in receipt of a circular containing the cut of Mr. B. I. Howard, and Dr. W. E. Atkins, the great exruler of the two factions of Elks. These gentlemen are grasping right hands, which are extended over an alter upon which is an open Bible, and above which is the following inscription: "United Once More." This is an invitation sent out by O. V. Catto Lodge No. 20, I. B. P. O. E. of W., Philadelphia, Pa., to be held November 5th, at Music Hall. This is a grand affair and will create much attention throughout the country as these two men have been in opposing factions for some time. On the headstone appears the words, "Strife—Born Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug, 1900; Died Aug. 12, 1908, St. Louis, Mo. Buried Aug. 25, St. Paul, Minn. All colored Elks are as one in this country." You couldn't Lay your finger on a better investment than a Diamond They are increasing in value mighty fast. Our easy payment plan makes it possible for everybody to wear Diamonds. Call and ask us about it. Search where you will, you will find few flours We are glad to know that Miss Lulu Vere Childers, contralto, who is instructor of vocal music at Howard University and a graduate of Oberlin College, will sing at the Music Festival to be held at the American Academy of Music in Philadelphia, October 22. This distinguished vocalist is a sister of our own J. H. Childers, now in Denver. The stock visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Mason one day last week and left them a fine baby boy. GUARANTEED at the top in color, flavor and yield. THE CAIN MILL CO. Atchison, Kansas. Mrs. Monzella of Arkansas City is in the city. She contemplates purchasing property here. Mesdames Andy Sims and Rhoda Neely are spending a few days in Topeka. Messrs. Pearl Tipton and D. A. Woods of Parsons were in the city last week and secured the services of Lawyer Jamison to enter suit against the school board of that city. They are attempting to place the colored children on the west side of the railroad tracks, which will make it a veritable death trap for the children who live on the other side to attend school. This is contrary to law, and the colored people are right in going to the courts to secure justice and fair play in the education of their children. The school board of Parsons must be composed of "Haskellites" and "Lil manites," as no fair minded Northern or Western man would think of treating colored people in such a manner. Mills at Atchison, Kans. and Winthrop, Mo. Mrs. Ed. Wright visited her sister and mother in Lawrence last week. Miss Hattie Cockett has gone to Lake City to remain indefinitely. Mosulms F. L. Peck and Clara Walden of Kansas City, Mo, were visiting friends in the city last week. R. G. McAland clerk of the district court of Leavenworth county, was in Leavenworth one day last week. Important Notice I W. Green of Loh, a popular black south of that city was in the city last week. Mr. Green is receiving committations on his twelve pound baby boy who made his advent into their home very recently. The Leo NIII Mining Company owns and is developing 6 claims, 120 acres of the richest mineral lands in New Mexico. Capital stock $500,000 divided into 500,000 shares of the par value of $1 each fully paid nonassessible. For a short period of time the management has placed 100,000 shares of the stock of this company on the market at 50 cents per share. This is for the purpose of raising funds to buy machinery for a more extended development. Mrs. W. Picker returned this week from Chicago where she has been visiting her polio Miss Grace Lawson and mother of Lyons, is among the many victims in the capital city The greatest opportunity ever offered to the public to invest in a rich company owned and operated by colored people For pamphlet of full information write. Mrs Henry Holland of Osbakon are companied by her little daughter, is viz We have secured applications for teachers. Parties desiring well qualified teachers, Address Peat DEALER. JACOB J. JONES, President, SUITE 7 BROWN BUILDING, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA. COAL All Kinds of Coal, Lime. Cement and Plaster. The Jackson-Walker Coal & Material Co., Topeka Coaling · Station 807 KANSAS AVE., Satisfaction Guaranteed. Bell 550 555 CAS. J. 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NICK CHRIES, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.00 Six Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... .50 Issued at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second class Mail Market FRIDAY OCT, 9 1908. VERNON POINTS TO TAFT AS FRIEND OF NEGRO. In Speech Before Colored M. E. Church Conference Recalls Past History. At the second session of the colored Methodists Conference, W. I. Vernon, Registrar of the Treasury, gave an ad dress on education of the colored Race. There was a greater number present than at the last meeting. Mr. Vernon was many times applauded during his address. He said: I am glad to have the pleasure of addressing this congregation and to come in contact with the Church so as to be able to help out this institution which is helping out our people. Bishop Abraham Grant stands out without a peer in helping our race. It has been said that there is nothing great in the world but man, and there is nothing great in man but mind. We as a people must help in the march of civilization and to do this we must be righteous. Man has learned that he degrades himself when he attempts to degrade a fellow man. God expects of man better things. There should be no discrimination or laws against members of our Race. Let them rise as much as they can. The Negro must have education of hand, head and heart. He must be prepared to go to college, to become a lawyer, to be a physician and to understand the materia medica. "Men want power today. Let the youth be taught. Every man that has accomplished anything has been a man of power and thought. This must be taught to the youth. We have a race that has done well. We have thousands of Negro boys and girls in school; we have our schools bothin this country and in others. We are paying taxes tonight that amounts to $100,000,000. We have had the support of good white men and women in rising to where we are today. We must not forget the good white people that stood by us in the past and are standing by us now. We must work out our destiny side by side with the white man. I am as much opposed to the radical colored man as I am to the radical white man. "The colored man has demonstrated that he has as much right as others. I have noticed the condition of our race in every state in the Union and I have decided that the best state in the Union for the Negro is Kansas. I will come back to Kansas when my term expires in Washington. We all appreciate what Kansas has done for our institutions and our Churches. What is the purpose of the Jim Crow car? Is it to separate the bad Negro from the good Negro or to separate the bad white men from the good white men? Not. The separation is to humiliate the progressive Negro. We want to stand out against all these things and maintain that all man should have equal rights. We should have liberty, fraternity, equality and law and there should be no discrimination whatever between the negro and the white man. Education is what we must have to bring about all this. "It has been very hard for me to keep away from politics tonight. I did not come to talk on that. But in closing I will refer to the past when there was a man of Ohio who brought out the millathi to protect the Negro. Who was that? The man was Alphonso Taft the father of the present Judge Taft who is running for the Presidency." At this point there was much applauding. Many other noted educational leaders spoke during the evening and gave out the progress of the colored youth in the schools and collge. Good music was furnished by a mixed choir. GRAND LODGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS STATE OF KANSAS. Supreme Jurisdiction N A S A. E. A A and A Office of the Grand Chancellor, Wichita Kansas Proclamation No. 1-To the Grand and Subordinate Lodge Officers and Members, Greeting The fifteenth annual session of this Grand Lodge convened in the Castle Hall of Syracuse Lodge No. 28, Galeno, on July 18, 19 and 20, 1908 This session proclaims a new era in this Grand Jurisdiction and its work will go down in history as the grandest in point of harmony and work accomplished since the organization of the Grand Lodge. Harmony was the watchword, Peace and rProgress the slogan for the coming year. Hutchinson was the place chosen for the next session of the Grand Lodge, with Bonus Lodge No. 21, on the fourth Tuesday in July, 1909. The following Grand Lodge officers were duly elected to serve for the ensuing year: Grand Vice Chancellor Dr. L. H. Anthony, Kansas City. Grand Chancellor, John E. Lewis, Wichita. Past Grand Chancellor J. H. King, Weir City Grand Prelate, Rev J. W. Gordon, Iola Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, W. W. Plumb, Lopeka. Grand Master of Exchequer, B. G. Jackson, Yale. Grand Lecturer, Rev. M. Pickens, Pittsburg. Grand Master at Arms, B. B. Williams, Hutchinson. Grand Medical Register, Dr. H. Thompson, Kansas City. Grand Attorney, L. H. Guy Lopeka. Supreme Representative, B. Pope, Lopeka. Grand Secretary Endowment Department, A. F. Glover, Wichita. Grand Treasurer Endowment Department, M. E. Woods, Coffeyville. Grand Inner Guard, J. H. Walker, Garden City. Grand Outer Guard, W. H. Morton, Pt. Scott. Appointive Officers, T. H. Young, Grand Marshall, Galena; Louis Ctrange, Grand Trustee (3 years) Wellington; G. H. Drungould, Grand Trustee (1 year), Arkansas City. Chairman of Standing Committees. On Appeals and Griivances, Dr. I. H. Anthony, Kansas City; on Printing and Supplies, H. I. Monitor, Lopeka; on Laws and Supervision, W. W. Plumb, Lopeka; on Dispensation and Charter, Thomas Cox, Wichita; on Finance, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Kansas City; on Returns and Credentials, John Gutter, Mineral; on Foreign Correspondence, Julius Reese, Cherokee; on Relation with Court of Calanthe, J. W. Clark, Lawrence; on Milage, Robt. S. Brown, Manhattan; on Uniform Rank, Samuel W. Jones, Wichita; on State of Order, John Singleton, Winfield. Deputies—D W. Montgomery, No. 30, Independence; W. A. Wilght, No. 20, Winfield; Brooks Lane, No. 22, Iola; J. H. Dalker, No. 16, Garden City; B. B Williams, No. 21, Hutchinson; J. H. Brown, No. 17, Cherokee; G. Edwards, No 27, Kansas City; J. W. Clark, No. 1, Lawrence; Robt. S. Brown, No. 9, Manhattan; G. W. owiy, No 19, Paola; B. Zackey, No. 6, Pittsburg; L. B. Davis, No 5, Weir. Deputies at Large.—H. W. Dillard, Topeka; J. M. Tiggs, Parsons; M. E. Wood, Coffeyville; Fred Martin, Wichita; W. J. Black, Hutchinson. Lodges will take warning that in the future when lodges use their funds otherwise than provided by law they will be severely dealt with. We need five hundred (500) members this term and not less than one half dozen lodges. Therefore a general dispensation to all lodges in the jurisdiction is hereby granted for sixty (60) days for the reception of new members. Apply to your deputy for rates or direct to me. Lodges are expected to take advantage of this dispensation for the increase of their membership. Lodges should send all matters which arise in the lodge for settlement to the deputy and not to the General Chancellor. Others occupying stations requiring bonds must furnish some within thirty (50) days on their office will be declared vacant and others appointed to fill them I shall expect each other and member of the Order to do his duty, no matter what his station may be. We must have good, efficient work during this year. Lodges must pay more attention to the utilistic work, as they will be held responsible for the proper conferring of the Ranks. Others must memorize the ritual and incompetence in this respect will be sufficient cause for removal. Detect or lack of paraphernalia should be reported to the deputy at once. I cannot deny that every badge on its officer's hand in our official organ, The Topaka Plaindealer, give the nights at meeting and postoffice address of your Chancellor Commander and Keeper of Records and Seal. I ask and shall expect the loyal support of every Knight to give their aid and assistance in promoting the welfare of this organization to the end that the next session may show increased progress and prosperity and success for Pythianism. Thus done and signed at Wichita, Kansas, this 8th day of September, A. D. 1908, and of the Pythian Period NIA. INO. E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. Attent: W. W. PLUMB. Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. 1012 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas Splendidly located, steam heated superior faculty, expenses low. Departments Collegiate, Academic, Grammar, Music, Elocution, Normal. Dreammaking Sewing, Domestic Economy and Business. The Place You Can Buy Great Bend Hardware & Implement Co. Great Bend, - Kansas. A DRAWING BUSINESS. You ca You can make Money by investing in a few Shares of Black Diamond Development Co's., Stock B. J. NELLE'S 1110 South Walnut Street. 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 have deemed it wise to open up its treasury and offer 30,000 shares of stock to the public, which stock you may consider yourself very fortunate to have this opportunity to purchase, as the treasury has been closed for 8 months. THIS small number of shares is now put on the market for the purpose of increasing our developments and also to hasten our DIVIDEND period Every Share is fully Paid and Non Assessable. L. L. JONES, Vice-President B. D. D. Cz. GENTIEMEN: See MRS. ELLA STOVALL 646 Minnesota Ave. I enclose herewith. dollar for 50 or shares of Black Diamond Development Co's., Stock at 50c per share Par Value $1.00 each, fully paid and non-assessable and carry no personal liability. GEO. R. SMITH COLLEGE 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 Ladies and Gentlemen. [ROLLIN S ECCELSTCN. PROPIRETORS. 121 S. 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Stock at 50c per share each, fully paid and non-assessable and carry no per- Name. 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 H" club declared a dividend on April 10th. One boy who was bright enough to look after the matter, cashed in his cards at $2 73 each. Through the negligence or oversight of some people who might have taken his place in the dividends they neglected and lost that excellent opportunity. Every 48-lb sack of flour contains a card. Each of these cards is worth five cents in the purchase from the Topeka Milling Co. of one Universal Bread Kneader. There is another way these cards can be used. Ask your grocer about it and if he cannot give you the information, ask the Topeka Milling Co. to explain it to you. A contest is now on which expires November 30th. A similar contest expired April and, 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. FOR SALE—Twenty acres of excellent land and house and barn. Located in five miles of Topeka. Inquire at THE PLAINDEALER office. The Shiloh Baptist Sewing Circle met with Mrs R S Sims the open eason. Visitors present were Mrs Ann Lee of Omaha Nebr; Mrs Ann McEloy of Chicago and Mrs Bert Alexander Mrs M Hicks of Hill City is visiting her sister, Mrs D Hickman The two, accompanied by Mrs Annie Todd, will attend the Baptist State convention in Atchison W W Fisher and wife of Kansas City, Mrs Wright of Ottawa; Alex Reeves of Iola; Mr and Mrs Pennington; of Garden City; Prof Vernon and Prof French were in the city last week to attend conference Mr James Street, the son of J M Street, left Wednesday for Concordia to attend to his duties as night chef at the Colson hotel Miss Carrie Etherly left Sunday for Chicago. The Golden Rod club will meet with Miss Mary Jordan Monday evening, October 19th. Special business meeting. Mrs A Elmondson of Lawrere, Mrs A Buffington and Mrs Mearl of Oklahoma are in the city this week. guests of Mr. William Buffington, her son, and her cousin, Mrs. Grace Fulton FOOT-BALL Y. M. C. A. vs T. I. I Saturday, October 10.h Come one come all Skene's park. Admiseion 15 cents. FOR RENT—A four-room house at 821 Clay street. Prof French and Prof. E. R Vaughn spoke on the importance of sending children to industrial schools and what Quindaro is doing for the upbuilding of the race. Prof Carter of Western Iuskegee also made a few stirring remarks which met the approval of everybody Miss Cornne Martia Brown left Tuesday afternoon to visit in Kansas City to attend the Priests of Pallas. Mrs Miller of Lawrence was among those who attended conference While here she was the guest of Mrs L. Jones The Carnation Art club will meet tomorrow afternoon at the residence of Mrs. E. D. Donnelly, 1029 Grand avenue Mrs E R Schnebly of Hill City and Mr Bart Buckles of Denver, Colorado returned to Hill City Monday after spending last week attending conference and visiting at the home of Rev. D. Hickman Mr T L McGee of Garden Cit attended conference, was the gues. of his sister-in law, Mrs Emma Gaines. He has been by trade a plasterer for twenty-two years. He lived in Topeka about twelve years ago. A NEW LITERARY. At the B Street Baptist church Monday night a number of the members and friends of the church met and organized the Alluvial Literary association and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Rev C H Mendenhall, president J M Doreey vice president Miss Beesie Buckner secretary Miss Susie McClelland ass't sec'y M W Overton treasurer Rev Dixon chaplain David Solomon critio Andrew Weatherly Miss Willa Merriwether J M Dorsey Executive committee The society will meet every Thursday evening. commencing October 15th. at which time an interesting program will be rendered. Edward Lee Thompson died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs Scott Thompson, 138 Emmett street, after a few months illness from pneumonia which settled on his lungs. He was the youngest child of the family. He died Saturday evening at ten o'clock His funeral was held from the First African Baptist church Monday afternoon, Rev, T. J Carr the pastor, officiating, assisted by R v Toliver of Nashville, Tenn The church was crowded with friends He was an upright young man being just six days past twenty years of age. He was sent to Western Kansas and Colorado, in the hope of benefitting his health, but all was futile. His family did all that could be done and the most skillful physicians were employed. He was the idol of his parents, being a mother's boy. He was devoted to her and she to him. Never gave her a moment's trouble in all his life. He was a Christian, saying to his parents that he was prepared to meet his Maker. His remains were interred in the Topeka cemetery. The floral offerings from his friends were fine 1867 Howard University RLV. W P. THIRKHLD, I. L. D., Pres. W. C. MCNFILL. The Forty-first annual session continues eight months. Howard University School of Medicine RLV. W P. THIRKHILD, I. L. D., Pres. ROBE F. RIYLURN, M. D. Dean W. C. MCNFILL, M. D., Secretary. The Forty-first annual session will begin October 1, 1908, and continue 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 lab Hoppital, which adjoins the Me of 4500,000 offers unexcelled clu The third session of the post will begin may 9, 1909, and cont and four weeks for Dental course Three Year's Graded Course in Pharmacy. An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered. Full corps of instructors. Well equipped laboratories. The new Freedman's Hopital, which adjoins the Medical college, just completed at a cost of 4500,000 offers unexcelled clinical facilities. The third session of the post-graduate school and polyclinic will will begin may 9, 1909, and continue six weeks for Medical course and four weeks for Dental course. For further information or Catalogue, write BUY Coal, Feed, OF JAS. C W. C. McNEILL, I. Sctary, 549 Florida Ave., Washington, D. C. Both Phones 475 Mr and Mrs Ed Grer left Tuesday for Kansas City to take in the sights John E. Lewis, the G. Col K P, was in the city Tuesday en route to Atchison to attend the Baptist State convention, of which he is secretary. Cush Love, who formerly lived here was shot and instantly killed at Council Grove Sunday. The affair was the result of a quarrel with another man over a woman. DR. THADDEUS P MARTIN Locates in Topeka. The citizens of Topeka rre always gla't to welcome good, substantial professional and business men in their midst. Dr. Thaddeus P. Martin, physician and surgeon, has located at 423 Kansas avenue, where he will be glad to meet the citizens and become acquainted. He comes highly recommended, being a graduate of Shaw University, R. leigh, N. C. and St. Augustine college. Was with the Freedmen hospital for some time which is under the supervision of Dr Warfield, one of the most skilled physicians in this country. The doctor makes a specialty of diseases of women. He is a gentleman who comes recommended both by the profession and the laity. He is an Elk, being a member of Sunlight Lodge No. 114, of Trenton, N. J. He is a man who has made his way up through the struggles of life. Is a native of South Carolina, born in Charleston, the chief city of the state. He has had the advice and counsel of the best physicians and surgeons and keeps posted from the best medical journals of the country. He is courteous and painstaking. FIRST AFRICAN The services last Sunday were well attended and the excellent serm n delivered by Rev. J. E. Fletcher on the A. M. E. conference was highly appreciated Rev Fletcher has a charge at Chanute. His serm n was a plaint, pointed one, full of instruction which should be practiced every day. It was taken from the Beati tudes The pastor desires that the attendance at each service should improve That is that more members should attend and that they should be regular and punctual The public is cordially invited to attend. Visitors are always welcome 1908 School of Medicine ROB T. RYLURN, M.D. Dean M.D., Secretary. will begin October 1, 1908, and Course in Dental Surgery. Course in Pharmacy. Medicine is offered. Full corps of laboratories. The new Freedman's real college, just completed at a cost of medical facilities. Graduate school and polyclinic will commence six weeks for Medical course EILL, I Sctary, Florida Ave., Washington, D. C. YOUR Hay, Etc., C, SHIMER, BAPTIST CHURCH, 1908 1815 Kansas Ave Prof W T Vernon will make a few speeches in Kansas, Ohio and Indiana His speech at the annual conference on "Education" was a master piece and brought all Negroes unto him and all in harmony with each other. He spoke an hour and was given an ovation that was equal to Taft. He said that education of the Negro is his salvation. The city federation of colored women's clubs met at their regular meeting Sept 25th The clubs interested are especially invited to be present at the next meeting, Oct 3rd Election of officers Mary B Jordan, president, M. Oliver, sec'y The "Harvest Home" festival this week was attended with much success. The attendance on the first evening was light owing to the rain, but it was more than made up for by the 1 house on the next evening. The basement was prettily decorated, and the supper and refreshment tables were constantly full until the entire supply was exhausted The program consisting of songs, recitations and instrumental pieces was highly enjoyed by the audience It was as follows: Anthem Choir Invocation Rev. T. J. Carr Anthem Choir Recitation Miss Sadie Warfield Song Miss Finney Piano Solo Miss Street Duet Misses Daisy and Bertha Fort Solo Mr. George Lee Piano solo Miss Jackson Solo Miss Audrey Slaughter Duet Misses Guy and Watkins The Talt meeting last week was the largest political gathering in the history of Topeka. Over 25,000 people attended. The auditorium and Grand Opera house were crowded to their fullest capacity. The presidential nominee made an everlasting impression upon the people. He is the idol of Kansas. His plurality will be 50,000 Senator Doliver is an able speaker and knows how to hold an audience B STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Services on last Sunday were conducted by the pastor, who delivered a strong sermon on the Lord's Supper, Good service at night. They are repairing the old church and getting ready for winter The pastor with the young people have organized a good literary and will have a fine program Monday night of each week. Rev. C H. Mendenhall will attend the Baptist State convention which meets in Atchison this week Rev M. Wonten and wife of Fort Scott stopped wit Mr. and Mrs. F J. Williams during the conference Mrs Lulu Blackwell left Monday for Pasadena, Calif., to visit her brother and sister in law. A. B. Henry and Dick Harris recently took a trip to Los Angeles, Calif and Albuquerque, N. M Mr. Harris returned this week. Rev. J W. Warren, who has been at Cherrvale was appointed to the charge at Junction City. Rev. A. Thomas goes to Osage City this year Ret. M. J. Brooks of Wexahatchie, Texas, was a pleasant caller at this office Saturday Miss Pauline Stewart, the evangelist, was in the city this week. Mrs M Rentrow of Kansas City is visiting relatives in Topeka. Mrs. Hortense Martin of Pratt is visiting in the city. Mesdames in Daniels of Parsons and Berry Thompson of Vinita, Okla. were in the city last week attending conference Mrs. Callie Abe nathy, formerly of this city, out now residing in Lawton, Okla, is visiting her eister, Mrs. Mary Anderson, 701 E. Fifteenth street. The following persons who were in attendance upon annual conference last week, called at the office and paid subscriptions We quote same with pleasure; J W Dawdy, O E. Jones J D Brown, P F Green, S S Washington, J E Fletcher, H. P. Barnes, J. C. Bown; Mesdames Marie K Brown, M. E. Ross, Callie Abernathy, CHICAGO, ILLS. The Grand Trunk went to thousands of dollars excess to put up one of the finest trains that ever left Chicago, in honor of the American association of General Passengers and Ticket agents 53rd annual convention held at Toronto, Canada on September 22nd. Drinks from a soda to Mum's Extra Dry and cutings of all kinds, cigars and cigarettes made to order and costly souvenirs and many other things were all free. Also the porter's service was free. Just received five dollars each to D H. home with but there was $580 taken up; we l. who got the money? Their agents and managers represented a good many years's service to all roads and many were there at the cost of the Grand Trunk R. R. They went so far as to have no porters under ten years service. Of course, Buffalo, N. Y. could furnish none over five years but Chicago brought up the rear with the best that could be gotten in Pullman service, representing over 250 years in service only sixteen men. Names of porters were selected from all districts. Full dress, black ties and white shirts, patent leather shoes and diamond shirt studs Service had to be perfect and free, as everything else was free. It was the only magnificent train of its kind, and the porters all want the Grand Trunk people to know that they do not intend to forget it got soon. Just look at the ages of these men who pulled of their regular runs to donate their service to a magnificent train. There were two colored chefs, one a train che that could not be beaten Mr Harry Bennett of Toronto, the only colored traveing chk knowa, and he is a gentleman with it. Had two boatwaters Charles Hines and Sam King, both without an equal in the business, but sorry to say Conductor Gorman was not friend to any porter. The ther was a prince: Here is the 15 of patrons and their time of service Tom Fromis 27 years Mot n Mercouth 26 " Wilma n Mileham o' Topek 25 " J Johnson 22 " Harry Harlen 12 " Charles Reveral 21 " George Banks 20 " Dan Bullock 20 " John Peters 20 " E Jenkins 19 " G W slaughter of Topeka 18 " John Glaze 15 " Pence Watta 16 " Louis Preston 5 " Albert Smith 5 " Pollan conductor H. White 12 " This represents total of 292 years in the Pullman service, all on one train. Well, they all did their duty and received great credit from the guests. The company will never hire a teen more men nowadays who will ever represent 292 years in service, with every one holding a good record on the books. G. W. FLAYHTER. 3531 State St., Chicago, Ill. Sealed India will be received for printing the minutes of the Kwaiz Conference on the A. of B church until noon Monday, October 19th Work must be gua a tree in ever respect and complete in thirty days a copy is delivered to prince, Send bids to 1726 Popeka veru. Top ka Kais Number of minutes to be printed, 1200 WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The institution continues to overflow everywhere in all the departments. Two new typwriters have been purchased for the Business Course, five new pianos have been installed in the Music Department, and everywhere a healthy glow is manifest. The teachers and teachers' friends and the students were deeply grieved last Tuesday to bown of the death of Rev. Griffith in Argentine, Kansas. His good work among us in Quindalo will live on, though his body be incased in death. Mr. J. W. Simmons and Mr. Jacob Simmons of Haskell and Coweta, Okla., were here last Monday to place their children in school. These gentlemen own several stores and are estimated at being worth $50,000. The result of a free for all Answer student contest last week resulted in William Lane of Oklahoma winning first prize and Miss Viola Ihnney, second. This brought out considerable hard thinking. The students were not permitted to attend the Pilots of Pullea in a body as in former years, on account of the large number of students now in at ten lanes. MANHATTAN. The new faithful officers and members of the A.M. Church of Manhattan deserve great credit for the noble and highly commendable manner in which they rallied to the support of their self-sacrifice, pastor during his past ministerial visit at that place. There were some officers and members who had no regard whatsoever for their duties and Christian obligations. For by refusing to contribute any money into the general collections and by willfully neglecting their class duties and other assessments, they had hoped to serve out and not insult on their pastor. And as they were entirely unsuccessful in their attempt we still believe that right will prevail and that the Lord will take care of His chosen ones. For by the concentrated efforts and untiring zeal of the new faithful officers, members and outside friends, Dr. Williams was not only careful but nearly of all his dollar money and other assessments have been raised. Now, it is sincerely hoped that during this next year all the officers and members will try to become more Christlike and instead of trying to drive out the pastor and discourage the younger members of the Church, they will let the Lord dwell within their hearts and try to live as God would have them live. AN OBSERVER. We note with regret the death of Mrs. Iloe L. Waller, which occurred in Yorks. She has three children to molln her loss. She and her husband lived in Kansas a number of years and had a host of friends. Mrs. Waller was a bright, intelligent business woman and was a leader among her say. She always contended for the rights of the race and her influence was felt in the community in which she lived. He husband, the late John L. Waller, was a leading politician of Kansas and was county attorney of Shawnee county and had the confidence of the people in all matters of vital importance. His gentleman was also appointed from this state as minister to Madagascar by the late President Hussein. Rev. and Mrs. Frank Wilson have moved from Persons to Topkis, and now have chosen to Labian Home recently put at a cost of forty five hundred dollars. This is a very beautiful as well as valuable piece of property and under the supervision of Rev. Wilson came to other than paro-sperous. 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A snap for some one as it is the only colored roaming house and restaurant in the city For further information address S L. James, Box 368, Sipulpa, Okla. WANTED-Colored man and wife (elderly, preferred) to take care of stock. Free rent water and share of eggs and chickens raised. Six blocks from union depot Satisfactory reference as to stability and intergrity required. A snap for the right party. Address Dr. Martin, Security Bank Building, Wellington Kansas. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRI- Many of the young men who have finished the course In agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute are commanding salaries ranging from $50 to $100 per month. Graduates of this department of the school are successfully employed as instructors, or as managers of important agricultural operations. The school has an agricultural faculty of twenty instructors; men who have received their training in the best agricultural schools of the country. Young colored men and women who desire to take courses in practical and scientific agriculture are now offered the best opportunity to pursue such courses in one of the largest and best equipped schools for practical and scientific agriculture to be found in the South. The following courses are offered: In addition there is a special post graduate course of one or two years provided for graduates of high schools and colleges. We are especially anxious to have a large number of agricultural students who have finished high school or college courses. Any young man who is ambitious enough to finish any of the courses above mentioned can readily secure immediate employment at good salaries. Opportunities are now open to 500 young men and women who may wish to take any of the above courses of instruction. The cost of board is $850 per month. No charge for instruction. For further information, address, BOOKFR T. WASHINGTON, Principal. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Dr. W. 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BILL THONE '01 OFFICE HOURS 8 TO 9 30 A M 1 TO 3, 6 TO 8 P M 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. DR. THADDUES P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon Office 423 Kas Ave, Opposite P. O. TOPEKA, KAFSAS. JUNCTION CITY. Miss Katherine Hutley, who has been visiting relations in Nebraska, returned on Saturday evening. Miss Nellie Crews left on Sunday for Dunlop, where she will teach school. Miss Rosezella Richmond, who has been on the sick list, is improving nicely. The Literary of the Second Baptist church is doing well and all are cordially invited to attend. Miss Lucy Homes of Clay Center, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Paul Crews. The B. Y. 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We are prepared to give Mineral and Mud Baths, Russian and Vapor. prised at the Good you will giveents and the mineral Water of itful Health Re from Post Office, Excelsior Sprin nation, write good you will get out of our mineral Water of this Health Resort 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 Bloc from Post Office, Excelsior Springs, Mo. For further information, write, F. J. WEAVER, 1005 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo. WHITE LOA LOAF" "WHITE LOAF" TOPEKA'S FAMOUS FLOUR Inter Ocean Mills WILLIS NORTON and CO, Daily Capacity 1000 Bar"ls Quindaro, Kansas. i CONFERENCE CLO3ES The A M, E. conference closed its 38th annual session Monday at noon at the auditorium The sessions were he'd there for the reason that St. John was torn down to rebuild. The conference was well attended. Delegations from Nebraska and sections of Kansas were on hand either to beg for the return of their minister or to have him changed It is now up to the preacher to do his duty, or he can't stay long at one place. Although there are lots of soreheads, who never help a church but kick all the time, this class will not have any weight if the bishop knows it. Over $4000 were collected and over $1'000 paid out to widows and poor stations. The Women's Mite Missionary society raised several dollars to assist the aged and worn out preachers, Mrs. L. T. Biggers is the presideut and an excellent officer. Five women evangelists were licensed to work. They are proving a success, and if the men don't push up the women will be taking their places. Resolutions of thanks were tendered Bishop Grant, the officers of the conference, Rev. J. E. Edwards and the substantial members and friends of St. John who did so much to make it pleasant for business and entertaining interests of the conference The conference concurred in a resolution with the Colorado conference relative to the erection or a building on several valuable lots given by General Palmer of Colorado for that purpose. These lots are located in the best portion of Colorado Springs The following are the appointments:— Wichita District—M. Wooten P. E. Wichita—A. C. Terrell. Hutchison—B. R. Ross. Arkansas City—C. A. Woods. Winfield—W. T. B. Harewood. Great Bend—S. W. Alexander. Sterling—A. Simms. St. John—O. H. White. Pratt—B. R. Guy. Guden City—To be supplied. Wellington—J. W. Krisch. Newton—S. N. Washington. Nicodemus—S. Robinson. Hill City—J. W. Robinson. Abilone and Minneapolis—A. Gamble. Salma and Ellsworth—R. D. Frazer. Omaha District—J. W. Wilson, P. E.: St. John Chapel, Omaha—W. W. S. Dutt. Kansas City District—H. W. King, P. E.: Kansas City, Kan—O. E. Jones. Fort Scott—J. F. Sage. Parsons—A. H. Brooks. Coffeyville—J. J. Pleasant. Independence—T. W. Kidd. Jola—H. Shepherd. Cherryville—P. L. George. Chanute—J. E. Fletcher. Galena—J. I. Dudley. Pittsburg—J. J. Watson. Wor City—R. F. Green. Baxter Springs—F. B. J. Buckley. Yale and Girard—I. H. Clark. Oswego and Mineral—E. J. Malone. Cherokee and Chattopa—J. W. Banks. Pleasanton—James Holmes. Humbolt and St Paul—John Lavender. St. John, Topoka—J. E. Edwards. M. Lute Lawrence—J. M. Brown. North Lawrence R. P. Christian. North Topoka—J. M. Pope. Brown Chapel, Topoka—P. D. Davis. Osage City and Council Grove—A. Thomas. Endora, Lake View and Rock Valley— T. W. Green. Olathe, Hills-dale and Halliday—Wm. Mitchell. Paola—C. R. Runyan. Garnett and Osawatomie—J. W. Williams. Ottawa—H. D. Harris. Junction City—J. W. Warren. Manhattan and Wamego—Prince Williams. Argentine—G. A. Griffith. Emporia—J. L. Craw. Rosedale—J. D. Brown. Bethel—J. Kirby. The Sunflower Agricultural association which was held in Ottawa some ten days ago is bearing fruit The speech made by Hon. John Dawson, assistant Attorney general, showed that the colored people are progressing along the lines of farming and stock raising Mr Charles Barnes, insurance commissioner, also made some strring remarks that made everlasting impression upon the hearers. Rev J D Brown, who is station d at Rosedale, is one of the greatest evangelists in the West and is doing much to ward the uplift of fallen humanity Ministers conducting revivals and needing a good singer and evangelist, should write him at the point above mentioned. Rev Brown has been actively engaged in this work for several years and has been the instigation of bringing over 5000 into the church. He uses both the old time and modern methods and is very effective, so much so that the vilest sinner stands but little show of resistance. Rev. J. R. Base, of Pleasanton, was in attendance on the C. M. E. conference. He is an uncle of Hon. J B. Bass, editor of the Montana Plaindealer. Rev Bass has quite a reputation in Eastern Kansas as a campaign orator and knows more of the history of the Kansas Conference than any man in the West. Mrs. Maith Brown, of Mound City, and Miss Eliza Ross of Olathe, attended the Conference. While here they made this office an agreeable call. Rev T. W. Green, jr. of Iola, was a pleasant caller one day last week. J. M. W. Candidate for Re-Elect SHE On the Repu Millinery Sto I have one of the finest and best spendid investment for some co mean business MRS L. H. SLAGG J.M.Wilkerson Candidate for Re-Election to the Office of SHERIFF I have one of the finest and best equipped stores in the west. A splendid investment for some cosmetic lady, card or write if you mean business MRS. L. H. SLAGHTER, 125 Kearn Ave, Topeka. M. --- The Sunflower State Agricultural Association met here last week and it was one of the largest sessions ever held. The attendance was large and the meeting proved of great interest to all. The session opened on Wednesday and closed on Friday. Several interesting papers along agricultural lines were read, which showed careful study along the lines of farming and stock raising. Prof. J. C. Kendall of the State Agricultural college, lectured on dairying and Prof. P. E. Crabtrue on farming and live stock that both of these gentlemen are well versed on the science of agriculture was easily determined by the masterly way in which they handled their subjects. We advise all colored farmers who can go into this organization to do so, as it is gaining favor daily, and proving of much benefit to the race. One session of the meeting was held in Raubaugh opera house where an interesting musical program was rendered. Mine. E B. Lowry, of Kansas City and Miss M. L. Overstreet of Blue Rapide, both soloists of prominence, rendered some fine selections. Dr. Unthank lectured on sanitation, which was a very beneficial subject and had its effect Such talks as these are necessary and are very much in need. Addresses of welcome were made by E. Crith and Percy Lewis, and responses by Attorney General Dawson and Sup'; of Insurance Barnes. A number of wealthy farmers were in attendance, among whom were B. Woods. the "big mule man" of Chase county, who lectured on stock-raising and F E Spotwell of Garnett, who produced the largest corn and onions ever seen in Kansas. ST JOSEPH At St. Joseph, Mo., we were surprised to find a nice, intelligent young lady conducting a news stand, shining parlor and lunch stand. She is simply coining money, and we will say now that if any young lady who can demon- rate in the shining parlor ventures to open up such a business, she can make good money TONGANOXIE, KANS We visited Tonganovic last Saturday and found the colored people doing nicely. — Mr Lee Baker who has been employed with a dairy company for several years has opened up a feed store and is doing ilkerson ention to the Office of RIFF Republican Ticket for Sale. quipped stories in the west. A get the lady, call or write if you ITEP, 125 Kearn Ave, Topeka. --- OTTAWA a good business He is a progres sive young man and is making him self felt in the community in which he lives. - Mr Caldwell still con ducts a blacksmith shop and has plenty of work. WHEN IN BOLEY Don't forget to stop at The Commercial Hotel FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS Everything First Class and Up to Date Mrs. F. B. Berryand, Daughters, Props. NOTICE. Miss Anna E. 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The following proposition be amended 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 of section 3 of article 2 of said constitution and inserting in lieu of said section the following, which shall constitute section 3 of article 2 of the constitution: Sec. 3. The members of the legislature shall receive as compensation for their services the 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 concurring therein STATION 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 7, 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 1905 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The judicial amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Passed the Senate January 29, 1907. Passed the House March 9, 1907. Approved March 12, 1907. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original senate concurrent resolution No. 11, now on file in my office. C. F. DENTON, Secretary of State. PUBLICATION NOTICE. Efle 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, Littie 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 EVERE L. THOMPSON, Plaintiff J. J. KING, Atty for Plaintiff Attest. R. L. THOMAS, PEAL) Clerk of District Court First published July 31st, 1908. In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. A. A. Schmidt, Plaintiff. Mauricio Gutierrer, Defendant. The Atchison, Topoka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Garnishee. You are hereby not fied that the above named plaintiff has filed suit against you, in the above named Court, praying judgment in the sum of $27.41 and for costs of this action You are further notified that in said action a garnishment summons was issued to and served upon the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, and that on the 27th day of July said garnishee filed its answer in said action and stated therein that it is indebted to you in the sum of $13 83. Now, therefore, you will plead to said cause of action on or before the 26th day of September, 1908, or judgment will be rendered against you, as prayed for by the plaintiff, and the court will direct the garnishee herein to payl the sum of $13 8g into court to be applied first, upon the costs of this action, and second, upon the claim of plaintiff herein. SCHOCH AND WILSON, Attorneys for Plaintiff Attest: E, L. O'NEIL. Clerk. Attest: First published August 14'h 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas to Mac Bolen, Greeting: You are hereby notified that Samuel Lee and Walter Staples,partners as Lee and Staples, have filed in the Court of Topeka, their bill of particulars against you, wherein they ask for judgment against you for $16.09, 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 the plaintiff on or before October 19, 1908, 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. } ss 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 aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in and for said County, sitting at the Court House in the City of Topaka, Shawnee 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. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Beadie Spradley. Plaintiff. 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, 1908, the said position will be taken as true and judgment rendered, and giving her the care, custody and control of their minor son, James Spradley, and costs of suit. JOSEPH REED, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: R L. THOMAS. [SEAL.] Clerk. First published September 18th, '08. Program Kansas State Baptist Convention MINISTER'S INSTITUTE. 2 00 p m - Devotional Exercises, Denon of the Ebenezer Baptist church. 8:30 p. m.—Davotional Exercises, Deacon of Shiloh Baptist church, Atchison. President Humpton's Annual Address. Sermon Rev. G. McNeal, K. C. L. Women's Home and Foreign Convention 9.20 a.m. Call to Order, President, Mrs. F. Gains, Topoka. Praise Service, Mrs L. Mado, Carbondale, and Mrs. W. Hubbard, K. C. K. 10:30 a. m - Address of Welcome, Mrs. Wm. Smothers, Atchison. Respo 196 Mrs. J. E. Ellas, Coffeyville. 10 20 a. m Chorus, Convention Choir. Enrol- ment of delegates. Appointment of committees. Introduction of visitors and greetings from the districts. 11:30 a. m Introductory Sermon, Rev. J. L. Dudley, Ft. Scott. Alternate, Rev. W. H. Gar- nett, Newton. Collection and announcements. Banadiction. 200 p. th. Devotional Service, Mrs. M. E. Jenkins, K C, K. Mrs. Anna Howard, Topeka. 200 p. m. President's Annual Address, Mrs. E. Gaines, Topeka, Report of Corresponding Nees' Mrs. H. Prazler, Wichita. Report of Treasurer, Mrs. A. McDonald, Karsons, Instrumental Solo, Miss Nelt Cox, Salina. 300 p. m. Paper, Mrs A. Martin, Wichita. 300 p. m. Symposium. "Higher Thinking," Mrs. Alice Myers, Lawrence. "Larger Giving," Mrs. R A. Allen, Dmporia. "Nobler Living," Mrs. J. W. Gordon, Iola. 400 p. m. Inst Solo, Miss Mamie Richardson, Wichita, Collection, Announcements. Be prediction. 7:10 p. m. Devotional Service, Mrs. Nannie Dulup, Junction City and Mrs. I. M Price Ottawa. 9:00 p. m. Solo, Mrs. H. W Scott, Olathe. Annual Sermon, Rev. D B Jackson, K. C. K. Collection Announcements. Benediction. 9:30 a.m. Devotional Services, Mrs. J. V Holm Leavenworth and Mrs. CG Fishback, Topeka. 10:00 a.m. Reading Mission Circle Letters. 11:00 a.m. Sermon, Rev. BJ Bell, Topeka. Alternate, Rev C Teal, Independence Collection. Announcements. Benediction. AFTERNOON 2:00 p.m. Devotionl Service, Miss Katie Eiglins, Lawrence, and Mrs J E Lowis, Wichita. 2:00 p.m. Address "Children's Place in the Kingdom and How to Win them for Christ." Mrs C W Douglas, Emporia. 2:45 p.m. Address "How to make Religion practical." Mrs B A Smith, Cherokee. 3:10 p.m. Our Duty to Our Children, Mrs J B Martin, Garnet. 2:00 p.m. Paper, "Woman's Place in the Plan of Redemption," Mrs E T Fishback, Wichita. 3:00 p.m. Address "Greater Calls for United Cooperative Missionary Work," Miss S A Kennell, Weir. 45 p.m. Address "The Value of Missionary Literature In Creating a Deeper Interest in Our Work," Mrs E A Wilson, K C K. 400 p.m. Vocal Solo, Miss Beatrice Martin, Garnet "Woman's Part in the Work of Mission, Mrs L S McCutlough, Ganaute 420 p.m. Report of Historian, Mrs Alice Myers, Collection Announcements, Benediction. LVENING 7:30 p.m. Devotional Service, Mrs L. V. Terrill Kansas City and Mrs Julia Rohlman, Leavenworth. 8:00 p.m. Statisticians Report Mrs J W Gordon, Vocal Solo, Miss Katie Hill, Salina Sermon Rev E L Shiback, Wichita, Collection, Announcements, Benediction. Amuseal and Literary program will be given An Opportunity See TAYLOR & For Real Estate, L Insur They have $100,000 worth can be bought on easy term in all parts of the city, ran to $8,000 Also farms in If you have a small amount be quickly and comfortable An Opportunity of Your Life! See TAYLOR & CUNNINGHAM, For Real Estate, Loans, Rentals and Insurance. They have $100,000 worth of property listed, which can be bought on easy terms. They have property in all parts of the city, ranging in value from $600 to $8,000 Also farms in large and small tracts. If you have a small amount of money and desire to be quickly and comfortably located, see them at 115 W. Fifth St., Topeka, K. When You ant Y LAUN Done as it S Send it CITY HAND When You ant Your LAUNDRY Done as it Should be, Send it to us. CITY HAND LAUNDRY Phones 546. 927 Kansas Ave. LYMAN & ULSH, Props. MONDAY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. EVENING. WEDNESDAY. MORNING. AFTERNOON Saturday evening. Those who possess talent along either of these lines, come prepared to take part. Mrs. Ida M. Becks, the gifted reader of Day, ton, Ohio will be in attendance at the convention and will render several selections. Mrs. Becks has been closely associated with Dunbar in his literary effort and possesses rare talents as an orator and entertainer. CONVENTION PROPER. 10:40 a.m Devotional Theme, "Mhe Moruling Dawneth", Rev R N Counteo, DD, Wichita, Rev J H Ramoy, Great Bend, Kas. 10:30 a.m Report of Committees on Enrollment Welcome Addresses. On Behalf of City Extiv. Bailey. On Cehalf of Baptist Dist. Prof. W E Grey. Response, Rev E T Fishback Wichita. Announcement of Committee. Offertory Benediction. 2 p m Devotionals, Rev TC Anderson, Edward ville, Kas, and Rev D A Jefferson, Pittsburg Kansas. 2 15 p m Reading Church Letters. 3:30 p.m. Vocal Solo, Rev J W Gordon, Iolo. President's Annual Address, Report of Executive, Report of Treasurer, Report of Statistician, Report of Auditor, Offertory Benediction. EVENING. 7:30 p.m. Devotional Theme. 8 "Evangellism' Rev H H Gordon, Kansas City, Kansas, and Rev G C Clark BD, Garrett, Kansas, Report of Committee on Evangellism, Chairman Rev P D Skinn$r, D D, Coffeyville, Kas. Annual Sermon, Rev B A Smith, Lawrence, Kansas Alternative, Rev T J Cair, Topeka, Kansas, Report of Committee on State of Country, Hon C Patershn Chirman, Kansas City, Kas. Offertory Benediction. 1900 am Devotional Theme, "Election," Rev. A Fahfax, Parsons, Kas and Rev G W Watson, Burlington, Kas. 10 00 a m Introduction of visitors and corresponding messengers. Report of committees. Annual Sermon, Rev G T Raney, Chairman, Nicodomas, Kas. L. Periodicals, Ml. Mattle Bradshaw, Chairman, Topeka, Kas. B Y P N Rev N J Stokes, Chairman Paola, Kas. d. Sunday School, Hon H I Monroe Chairman, Topeka, Kas. 11 00 a m Vocal Solo, Rev J W Wilson, Jr, D D, Richmond, Mo. Denominational Sermon Rev M S Jones, B Th Pt Scott, Alternate Rev M L. Copelaud, D D, Arkansas City, Arkansas Offertory Denied 200 p.m. Devotional Theme, "Kansas for Christ" Rev N D Anderson, Weir City Kas Rev C R Howard, Hutchinson, Kansas 2:15 p.m. Report of General Missionary, Plat form meeting, Short Address by Missionary Pastors Missionary Sermon, Rev C W Wilson Osage City, Kansas Alternate Rev C Rox Abilene, Kas Report of Committees on Missions, Rev J R Kiehardson, Ohlerman, Colleville, Rev J R Kiehardson, Ohlerman, Colleville, Kas Offertion Benediction. 7:30 p.m. Devotional Theme "The Nued of an Education of Ministry" Rev C H Mendenhall Topeka, Kansas, Rev J W Hays, Leavenworth Kansas Address, "The Baptist Home", Rev J L. Dudley, Itncott, Kansas Educational Sermon, Rev W - Bowren, A B Kansas City Kansas Alternate, Rev S H Gibson, Emporia Kansas Report Committee, Education, Chairman Rev W R Carter, Topeka, Kas, Offertory Benediction. 10:30 a.m. Devotional Theme, "Enlarging Our Borders", Rev G McNeal, Kansas City, Kas Key W P Banks, Salm, Kansas Report of Committee on Nomination, Rev C Real Independence, Kas Report Committee on Divine Service, Rev W Smothers, Atchison, Kas Report on Line in Place, Rev W Williams Chairman, Eldorado, Kas Report Committee on Line in Place, Rev G McNeal, Kansas City, Kas 11:00 a.m. Temperature Sermon, Rev E Pierce Gird, Kas, Rev G W Smith, Leavenworth Kas Report Committee on Temperance, Chairman of T Hammons, Bonnet Spigs, Kas Outing in the afternoon, music in evening SUNDAY MORNING 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Mass Meeting, conducted by H L Monroe, president of State Sunday School Convention, assisted by District Pres. y of Your Life! CUNNINGHAM, loans, Rentals and ance. of property listed, which ans. They have property aging in value from $600 large and small tracts. of money and desire to located, see them at Topeka, Kansas. OUR DRY Should be, to us. LAUNDRY THURSDAY MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING. FRIDAY MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING SATURDAY MORNING 10:30 a.m. Devotions, Rev W W Ewing, Rev D S Topp, Osawatamie 11:00 a.m. Sermon, Pres K Arlington Wilson D D Alternate Rev I Felley, Carbondale Cefertory, Benediccion. 3 30 p m Missionary and Educational Mass Meeting conducted by C (G) Fishback, B D Field Sec'y National Baptist Convention. 8 00 p m Closing Sermon, Rev E J Fifher, D D Chicago, Ill. NOTES:—The Laymen Movement—Hon J G Groves, Edwardsville Chairman will have one hour service each moring. — The special program for the opening of the Baptist home will appear later. — There will be an excursion from Atchison to Lawrence Monday Oct. 12th to the opening of the Baptist Home. — Let every person assigned on program come prepared to do his part. — Each pastor and messenger is required to remain over for the Missionary and Educational Mass Meeting Sunday afternoon. Those who must return home will leave a dollar for the rally and be excused by the convention. — Dr. R N Countee of Wichita, will deliver Bible lectures each morning proceeding devotions. ... Rev J W Gordon will conduct the music of the Convention. NOTICE. To give everybody an opportunity to try Ford's Hair Pomade and owing to occasional requests for a smaller size, we have decided to put up a 25c size in addition to our regular 50c size, either size mailed post paid on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 153 E. Kinzie street, Chicago, 11l. For particulars see advertisement elsewhere in this paper. WANTED-Two young women to begin training in the Mitchell Hospital. For further information address, Miss M. E. Merritt, Mitchell Hospital, Leavenworth, Kas. Laboring People Can Wear DIAMONDS! We commend to all readers of THE PLAINDEALER the easy terms offered by the Santa Fe Watch 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 columns. Mrs. W. Miller, 911 Minnesota Ave.. Lunch Room, Cafe and Cream Parlor First Class Horne-made Bread Pies, Etc. SODAS. SODAS. Upon from 6 a. m, to 1 a. m Latonia Cafe and Restaurant. Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco. Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS, Proprietor, 912 E.12th Kansas City, Mo. Reopened and Remodeled The ALBANY HOTEL, AND COSMOPOLITAN SALT SULPHUR BATH HOUSE. INVITES the WORLD TO A FOUNTAIN OF HEALTH and PLEASURE. Standfcrd King and Wife EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. - MO. The Kansas Packing House Market Dealers in first-class fresh and cured Meat, Celery, Poultry, Fish and Butterine. Game of all kinds in season OYSTERS A SPECIALTY 300 to 310 East Second Street Both Phones 164.