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PEKA PLAINDEALER Hon. Jerry D. Botkin Candidate for Governor! VOLUME X. Pioneer Kansan, Minister, Statesman and Friend of the Negro and Old Soldier is Seeking Election---Stood by Negroes While in Congress. Hon. Jerry D. Botkin, Kansas Pioneer, Minister, Statesman and Patriot, has been selected by the Democratic party as their Standard bearer for Governor of the State whose history he assisted in making. The Botkins have been prominent in Kansas history for more than 40 years. They were among the loyal men and women who stubbornly resisted the extension of slavery into this far state, and the same patriotic feeling for the oppressed is as much alive in his breast as it was away back in the days of the "Hampton Massacre," at his old home in historic Linn county. Mr. Botk n has been a minister of the gospel for many years, and has distributed words of cheer and comfort to more men, women and children than any man in Kansas. Back in tho 90's Mr. Botkin gave up the ministry and entered into politics. He was elected Congressman at Large defeating the old war horse, Col. Dick Blue, an o'd friend and neighbor. In congress his record was one of the cleanest and best ever made by any man sent there from this state. Kansas felt proud of the manner in which Mr. Botkin deported himself—especially the colored people. Any measure that had for its object the obstruction of the "black man's" progress found a strong opponent in him. Mr. Botkin is a man of high moral character, strong in his convictions and one of the biggest and best hearted men that ever lived. The writer has known Mr. Botkin near on 30 years, and we have yet to hear of an unclean act charged to him. In business, politics or any transaction to which he might be a party, he always stands for that which is clean, honorable and fair, and will go down to defeat rather than resort to an act that is unclear. It is a well earned honor that Mr. Botkin seeks, not from a standpoint of party, or party service, but for what he and his kind have done for Kansas. If merit counts, and there are any debts of gratitude to be paid, the bill is duo Mr. Botkin. Kansas has never had a man more fitted or better qualified to preside over her destiny for 2 years and, it thus honored, no one will have cause for regret, especially the colored people. Mr. Botkin won the lasting gratitude of the colored people years ago, and has many staunch friends among them who are actively supporting him. He stood by them in the days that tried men's souls—the firing line was ablaze, but no one has ever heard of or knew a Botkin to desert, and today finds him the same good tried, true friend of the Negro. While in congress ten years ago, J D. Botkin, now the Democratic candidate for governor of Kansas, was approached by a committee of colored men representing the Ex-Slave Association of America. These TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER. 16, 1968. men had a bill they wanted introduced favoring pensions for ex slaves unable to earn a living on account of old age and infirmities. The two Republican Senators and two Republican Congressmen whom they had requested to introduce the bill, turned them down cold. Mr. Botkin a Democratic member, very cheerfully became their champion, framing and introducing a bill that was afterwards printed with grateful comments in every newspaper in the country published by colored men, and read by hundreds of thousands of negroes throughout the United States. Mr Botkin received hundreds of letters from grateful ex slaves and their families. It was too late in the term to get beyond sec ```markdown ``` HON. JERRY D BOTKIN, oud reading and the Republican majority in congress was too large to have any hope of even getting the bill before the house for final consideration. At the next election Mr. Botkin was defeated and this movement in behalf of ex-slaves seems to have gone no further The Ex-Slave Association felt so grateful to Mr. Botkin for his generous assistance that on July 15 '98 they issued an address to the Ex-Slaves of the United States from Washington, D. C. which read as follows and expresses their gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Botkin: WASHINGTON, D. C., JULY 15 '98, To The Ex Slaves of the U. S: While we endorse the course and position taken by Congress and the general public of the United States, in the defense of the Insurgents of Cuba; and while such cause should address itself to the favorable consideration of all nations we believe that our cause, the cause of the Ex Slaves of America is equally meritorious and is more entitled to the support of Congress and American sympathy than any other cause. Many of us are poor and defenseless and have done more for the development of the great resources of this country than any other race and not receiving any compensation. We regret to say that while the Congressmen of the Democratic Party have particularly heard and favorably considered our case now pending before Congress, our Republican representatives have not even had time to hear our statement. We hope that the Ex Slaves will never get tired of voting for such men as Governor Leedy of Kansas, Governor Tyler of Virginia and such others who have so liberally recognized our race in the appointment of colored men as officers over colored regiments. Among the Democratic Congressmen who have specially favored us is Hon. J. D. Botkin, Congressman at Large, from Kansas. Mr. Botkin introduced a bill for us and is its special champion. (SIGNED) ANDREW JACKSON. Vice President National Protective Association, Washington, D.C." J. W. Anderson of Topeka was a member of the State Board of Ex-Slave Pension Association and when the Association met at Nashville, Tenn., he was elected National Vice President of the National Association of the United States. In speaking of Hon. Jerry Botkin and his attitude toward the Association Mr. Anderson who is in a position to speak intelligently says, "Hon. J D. Botkin was our only friend in Congress. He gave us a hearing and assisted us when the entire Kansas delegation turned a deal ear to our appeals for help. He drew our bill himself, introduced it and got it as far along as second reading when Congress adjourned. Every colored man should take occasion at the coming election to show their appreciation of Mr. Butkin's friendship extended to us when we were weak and defenseless and when we had nothing to offer him, by voting for him for Governor of Kansas. I feel that we owe it to him and I know that the same opinion shared by everyone of the o'cceels of the Ex Slave Association. It is an opportunity offered us to show our gratitude and appreciation, I sincerly hope that every colored voter will cast his ballot for the Rev J D Botkin for Governor. BY APOLPH GRILLIEN AMONG THE POLITICIANS JUDGE B. HUDSON It gives us great pleasure to present a short sketch of the life and official carrier of Hon. B. Hudson, Judge of the Probate Court of Bourbon County, who is a candidate for re-election to the same position. There is no question in the minds of our people but that Mr. Hudson is perfectly qualified for the place he holds and it appears the two term rule has not been applied to judicial offices either in this county or other sections of the state Both Judge Day and Judge Cheney held the office of Probate Judge in this county for three terms. The late Judge Scoville was nominated four times, was elected and served three terms. Judge Hudson has been a resikence of Ft Scott since 77 was a practical lawyer since 72 and has served in various official positions with honor and respect. Vote for him. CRAWFORD. COUNTY. Hon. E. J. Meniweather, candidate for sheriff is well and favorably known throughout the country. He is a man of high integrity, and will perform the duties of the office without fear or favor. He is a staunch Republican and a wide-open frank gentleman and a firm friend of the colored people and they should not hesitate placing their vote for him when the polls open Nov. 3d. --- Joseph Keys, present probate judge of Crawford county is one of the best known men in Southern Kansas and his honest way of doing things has convinced the Republicans, as well as the Democrats that he is deserving of their support and without a doubt will be for him to a man election day. MONTGOMERY COUNTY. D. E. Love, sheriff- Everybody knows him, even the urchins with black and white faces know him and are his friends. He is a young man full of pluck and enegry. Among his closest friends are many colored people who among many white voters will cast their vote for him. HON. SAM FRENCH. Mr. French was born on a farm near Knoxville, Tenn., March 13, 1806; moved from Tenn. to Cherokee county, Kansas, near Creecling, on a farm in 1800, remained there until 1855, then moved to Weir City, where he went to work for the K. & T. Coil Co. trimming cars at shaft No. 18; remained there until the early spring of 1892, when trouble arose between the company and employee and a period of idleness ensued, he went to Kune, Ill where he worked on a farm, then returned to Weir City in the fall of 1890 where he went to work in a restaurant and confectionery owned by John M. Kellepp, for whom he worked for six months when he JOHN H. HARRIS SAY FRENCH. went to work for Dyer Potter who was running a livery stable in Weir He worked for Potter until October 1893 when he was struck with typhoid fever. After having recovered, he secured the contract of running the sprinkler for the city of Weir, and during the winter he teamed. He served two years as a policeman for Weir. In 1900 he went to work in the grocery department of the Central Coal & Coke Co. in the city of Weir where he worked two years, when he was promoted to the position as store manager of the Cambira store at their mines at Cambira in Crawford county. A BUSINESS OFFER. Governor Hoch announces that he will "settle" in Topeka when his term is ended, and will buy an interest in some newspaper there. The Gazette does not wish to se m officious, but it cannot refrain from suggesting that The Toura Plain Dealer offers the governor an admirable opportunity. Even the warmest admirers of The Plain Dealer admit that it is rather weak editorially, Colonel Nick Chiles the editor, being so occupied in the field that he has little time for molding opinion. With Governor Heck at the helm, The Plain Dealer soon would occupy the position to which it is fairly entitled by reason of its uncompromising morality, its exalted patriotism, and its devotion to the theory that the people must rule after seeing Colonel Chiles in the NUMBER 42 business office.—Emporia Gazette. We might employ the governor because we know it would be a paying proposition. IOLA. KANS Miss Minnie M. Johnson the talented daughter of Rev William B. Johnson and wife, left some days ago for Quindaro, where she will take a course in elocution and a full business course. She is a graduate of the High school, was a favorite in society and will be greatly missed. The members and friends of the A M E church are glad to have their pastor, Rev Shepherd, returned to them for another year. Rev Gordon and wife returned Saturday from Atchison, where they attended the Baptist State convention. They report a successful meeting Mrs Gordon was reelected atheistian for the Woman's convention Rev Gordon left last Monday for Lawrence to attend the opening of the Old Folks' Home. ..Mrs Ida M. Jordan, of To. poke is a pleasant visitor in Jola. While here she is the guest of C. C. Seymore and wife, and her sister-in-law, Mrs John Jordan The B Y P of the Second Baptist church progresses merely under the leadership of P. H. McColors as president. Mrs. Ethel Walker, who has been visiting friends and relatives in Butler, Mo., for the past tortnight, has returned and reports a very pleasant visit. ... Meudamer Henry Garner, Sazh Crisp, Kate Berry, John Dennis and Matthew Floyd and wives visited in Kansas City last week, taking in the Priest of Pallas parade. The services at the Second Baptist church on last Sunday were every largely attended, at both the services. One of the swellest events of the season was the surprise party on Wednesday evening, at the beautiful home of F. Ht McColors and wife, on N. Buchanan street, given by Miss Lulu Jeninings, in honor of Mrs McColors' 10th birthday. The evening was spent in games and social chat, and at ten o'clock ice cream and cake were served. Mrs. McColors received several handsome presents, among them a handsome $12 bracelet, presented by T H. McColor On last Tuesday, at 8 p.m., John Johnson and Mrs Julia Simmons, two well known young people of Iola, were quietly married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Dollie Hood, on West Scott street, Rev Gordon officiating Mrs. H. W. Grubbs spent several days in Kansas City last week, visiting her brother. She attended the Priest of Pallas Parade on Tuesday night, returning on Saturday, and reports a good time. YALE. Mrs Addie Beaton left Wednesday noon for Quindato, to attend school... Mrs. John Turner is reported better at this writing.... St. Paul A M Echurch is expecting its new pastor on Sunday, October 11. Quite a number attended the speaking in Pittsburg, October 6th, of Dr. Veron .... Mrs. Elizabeth Gullaway will leave Monday morning for Independence, to make her future home there..... Mrs. Direy, mother of Mrs. Wells, left on Sunday evening for Macon, Mo Miss Mary Yarbough, Hallio White and Lillie Wells are attending lodge in Pittsburg today. 1 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. SANTA FE WATCH CO., 106 West Eighth Street. Baughman Bros. MANUFACTURERS OF Pure Ice and Ice Cream WHOLESAL Gor. 23rd and Lincoln St. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS and Ice Cream - Both Phones 253 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL d Lincoln St. - - TOPEKA KANSAS 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE Residence 520 Monroe Ind. 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Craven, J. D. Shilabarger. Subscribe for, and read The Plaindealer, the leading colored paper. Residence 520 Monroe Ind. Phone1775 L. M. PENWELL, 511 Quincy St. Upon day and night The Sunflower State Agricultural Association will hold its tri-annual meeting in Forest Park at Attawa Sept 23-24 25 1908 Mrs. Slagglt r has a fine line of fall and winter hats See them This week we are pained to announce the death of Miss Lela Ford, which occurred at her home in Burlingame. Miss Ford is well known in this city, having been a teacher in the public schools for the past five years, and by her sunshine disposition won a host of friends who mourn her untimely demise. Miss Ford had been in tailing health for some time, but still performed her duties as teacher until recently, when she was compelled to give up her work and go home. She was a graduate of Burlingame High school a member of the Golden Rod club and other clubs of this city. She joined the Methodist church when a mere child, and has always lived an exemplary Christian life. Her parents are among the most highly respected citizens of Burlingame and they have the sympathy of many friends in their beavenment. A number of the teachers and students as well as other friends attended the funeral last Tuesday, which was held in the Methodist church of which she was a member. The Baptist State Convention held their annual session at McBison last week in Ethemzer Baptist Church, the Rev. Wm. Smothers pastor. This is said to be one of the largest sessions ever held, there being a large number of representatives from all parts of the state. The woman's department of the work was also largely represented. The convention opened October 6th, 2 p.m. with devotional exercises. The women held their session on Tuesday, Mrs. Emma Gaines presiding. This session was not only characterized for its full attendance, but for the great amount of work done for home and foreign missions this year. Aside from what has been done along this line, several hundred dollars has been raised by them during the past year for the Old Folks' Home at Lawrence, which was dedicated last Monday. The convention proper convened on Thursday morning, Rev. R. A Wilson presiding. Rev. Wilson has made one of the best presiding officers the convention has ever had, and through his earnest tools and hard word he has brought the Baptist Church in this State to its present high standing, equaling that of any organization of its kind in the United States. Welcome addresses on behalf of citizens were delivered by ex-governor Bailey and Prot. W. E. Grey, and on behalf of the Church, by Miss Mannie Swift. Responded to by Rev. E. I. Lushback, Wichita, Eleanor Baptist Church. McKinnon, is certainly to be congratulated for its splendid music rendered during the convention. They have a fine pipe organ, and an excellent organist in the person of Miss Lathol Penn. The sweet singer of the convention was Prot. H. B. Britt of Louisville, Ky., who is one of the finest gospel singers in the country. Mr. Imo, E. Lewis, Wichita, is secretary of this body, and Convine Patterson, Kansas City, treasurer. Several thousand dollars has been raised during the year from the various departments for carrying on the gospel and for the upbuilding of the Baptist cause in the West. The annual address of the President was a masterpiece and elated much applause. The same officers were elected for the ensuing year, which speaks well for their faithful stewardship. On Monday last, the convention ran an excursion to Lawrence for the benefit of those who wished to attend the dedication services of the Old Lolley Home. This Home, a nine room house, with other out buildings, is situated on ten acres of good land in an excellent location. First District Association fitted up a room and it is said that Smoky Hill District on which topkat is included has the most room in the building. The Knights of Paths have also furnished one room, to be used by old and descent Sir Knights as a testing place, or any who wish to make it their home. This is the greatest move that has ever been made by a Church in this State, and it is indeed commandable. Superintendent members of Baptist Churches who have no home can go to this place and be provided for. Now let citizens in different portions of the State see to it that old people in need of a good place to stay providing they are members of this Church) be sent to this home. Among the ladies who attended the convention were Ms. James F. A. Wilson, C. C. Richback L. M. Aboo Dhizier Lanka, Elia and many others who are important factors in church work throughout the State. Reverends C. McNeal Ralney Stokes and Richardson are some of the ministers present. The convention adjourned, to meet in Wilmington 1904. I everybody, and especially the colored people, should mute in the election of the Republican if let this year, and they should neither see to it that they go to the polls and vote as it is essential that the Republicans should elect their President and Congressmen this year. The party is pledged to see to it that the rights of all citizens under the law, shall be protected, especially at the ballot box. Carbondale Mineral Water can be had by writing A McAdoo, who will deliver it at your door. This water is splendid—a perfect health restorer, and all persons drinking "Carbondale Mineral Water" are sure to derive benefits. COAL All Kinds of Coal, Lime, Cement and Plaster. 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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. Mrs. Rentic of Muskogee, Okla. is spending a few days in the city, the guest of Mme. Fannie E. Motin. Mr J H Fields of Carrollton. Mo is visiting in the city, the guest of Mr Charles H Morton Rev. J, M Pope, who was assigned to the pastorate of St, Mark A M E church on the North side, tendered his resignation as pastor on Friday night of last week, which was accepted and Rev. W. H. Houseley of South Omaha was assigned in his place. Rev. Pope was appointed pastor at Paola. Rev. Pope leaves a host of friends in the city who wish him great success. The following are some of the appointments which were omitted in last week's paper: Rev. J. R. Ransom, P E of the Topeka district; W. H. Nance, pastor at Bassett. Some of the changes. Rev T W. Kidd, to Argentine; C. R. Ruuyon. Independence; J. M. Pope, Paola, W H. Housley, North Topeka: A. H, Brooks, Coffeyville; J. J. Pleasant, Parsons, Mrs Carrie Ashworth entertained at a three course Inncheon Saturday in honor of Mrs Viola Merriwether of Kansas City. Missouri Mrs Daisy Burch of St Joseph, Mc, returned to her home last Saturday, after spending a week in the city visiting relatives and friends Mrs Amanda Bell of Bellview entertained Mrs Grant Reed at supers Thursday Miss Elizabeth Scott left Sunday for Oklahoma, where she will visit her father a few weeks The II II girls have organized a whist club composed of sixteen girls The first regular meeting will be held at Miss Hazel Barton tomorrow Mrs. carrie Ashworth entertained at her home, 116s Lincoln street, at whist Monday evening, in honor of Miss Daisy Thompson of Colorado. Bert Kimebrew and wife, two of the best caterers in the county have taken charge of the culinary department of the National hotel. Mrs Vaughn has returned from a visit to Kansas City Mrs Green has returned to Nashville, Tenn Our popular Galena correspondent, Melissa Fuell, has been spending the summer in Colorado, and our Colorado Springs representative had the pleasure of hearing her when she addressed the Lyceum at that place. She has now returned to Joplin and will send the news as before and meet up with our old sub scribers. ALONG THE LANE. Oh, the summmer lanes are narrow With cool, green aisles of elms and When twilight dews are falling up Then meet me, Mabel, meet me, alh Once more let's stroll together, you And softly sing those old songs, alh Sweetheart, in the summer weather There again let's stroll together Sweet Song." Though young love be dimmed again, If as one we two were starting, In the summmer lanes are narrow, but summer lanes are cool, green aisles of elms and flitting birds of the keen twilight dews are falling upon the gathered grass. In meet me, Mabel, meet me, along the narrow lanes, we more let's stroll together, your hand in mine age, so softly sing those old songs, along the summer lanes sweetheart, in the summer weather narrow lanes are here again let's stroll together; sing once more Sweet Song." Though young love be dimmed by parting, it would again, as one we two were starting, hand in hand along Oh, the summmer lanes are narrow, but summer lanes are long; With cool, green aisles of elms and flitting birds of song;— When twilight dews are falling upon the gathered grain, Then meet me, Mabel, meet me, along the narrow lane. Once more let's stroll together, your hand in mine again, And softly sing those old songs, along the summer lane. Sweetheart, in the summer weather narrow lanes are cool and long, There again let's stroll together; sing once more "Love's Old, Sweet Song." Though young love be dimmed by parting, it would wake to throb again, If as one we two were starting, hand in hand along the lane. 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Several 8 to 12 room l $50 down and $5 per week. If you want to go rent a house or get a job; c do the rest. Afro-American Empl ROOMS 1005 MoMcGee St. 1867 Howard University REV W. P. THURKILL, I. L. D., Pres. W. C. McNILL, The Forty-first annual session continues eight months. Get Busy In business for yourself. What's the use for someone else all of your days? Here are a Few Enterprises that will make you an independent living Grocery store in the Negro district doing business $800—$200 cash, balance on easy terms. Restaurant doing well,'$25 a day—$100. Saloon, mixed trade—$250. Lunch Room runs $10 a day, $50. Four chair Barber Shop established trade. Fifty room Hotel, down town, well turned 500 down $10 per week. Twenty room Rooming house $600 easy to. Fifteen room Rooming house 'near 100,300, clears $75 a month. Several 8 to 12 room Rooming houses, 550 down and $5 per week. If you want to go into business, rent a house or get a job; come to our office to the rest. No-American Employment & ROOMS 1, 2, 3, 5 MoMcGee St. Howard University School of M W P. THURKHLD, I. L. D., Pres. ROB T., RI W C. McNELL, M. D., Secretary The Forty-first annual session will begin October nineteen months. Get Busy In business for yourself. What's the use of working for someone else all of your days? 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 house or get a job; come to our office and we will do the rest. Afro-American Employment & Realty Co., ROOMS 1, 2, 3, 1005 MoMcGee St, — — Kansas City, Howard University School of Medicine Howard University School of Medicine REV W. P. THIRKHILD, I. L. D., Pres. ROBT, ELYLURN, M. D., Dean W. C. MCNILL, M. D., Secretary The Forty-first annual session will begin October 1, 1908, and continues eight months. Four Year's Graded Conrse in Medicine. Three Year's Graded Co Three Year's Graded Co An optional 5-year course in instructors. Well equipped labo Hoppital, which adjoins the Medio of $500,000 offers unexcelled clin 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 Dental S Three Year's Graded Course in Pharmac An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered structors. Well equipped laboratories. The re capital, which adjoins the Medical college, just con- 500,000 offers unexcelled clinical facilities. The third session of the post-graduate school an begin may 9, 1909, and continue six weeks for four weeks for Dental course. Three Year's Graded Course in Dental Surgery. Three Year's Graded Course in Pharmacy. An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered. Full corps of instructors. Well equipped laboratories. The new Freedman's Hoppital, which adjoins the Medical college, just completed at a cost of $500,000 offers unexcelled clinical facilities. The third session of the post-graduate school and polyclinic will begin may 9, 1909, and continue six weeks for Medical course and four weeks for Dental course. For further information or Catalogue, write BUY Coal, Feed, OF JAS. C W. C. McNEILL, D., Se 539 Florida Ave., Wash BUY YOUR oal, Feed, Hay, OF JAS. C, SHIMER W. C. McNEILL, D., Secretary, 539 Florida Ave., Washington, D. C. Both Phones 475 He preached an excellent sermon Rev A Beauy is helping in a revival this week Rev Mendenhall has returned from the state convention and reports a great time 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, Ill. For particulars see advertisement elsewhere in this paper. FOR RENT-A four-room house at 281 Clay street. USY What's the use of work- our days? New Enterprises Independent living: agro district doing good husi- ce on easy terms. $25 a day—$100 cash. $50. day, $50. established trade $150. town, well furnished $2,000. house $600 easy terms. house 'near 10th and Oak, Rooming houses, will sell for into business, buy a home, home to our office and we will Employment & Realty Co., 1, 2, 3, Kansas City, 1908 School of Medicine ROB T. RETURN, 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 Dratories. The new Freedman's real college, just completed at a costical facilities. Graduate school and polyclinic will run six weeks for Medical course NEILL, . D., Secretary, Florida Ave., Washington, D. C. YOUR Hay, Etc., , SHIMER, NOTICE. 1908 1815 Kansas Ave BAPTIST CHURCH. The services on Sunday morning well attended. Rev. Carr delivered the sermon from the text, "Cursed be Meroz who came not unto the help of the Lord,"—Judges 5-23. Rev. Wilson of Paxico adressed the Sabbath school Sunday morning. Mrs. Susan Tellis who attended the convention in Atchison, made an excellent report as to the Sunday school and Missionary work. Rev. W. W. Stewart of Lawrence preached Sunday evening. His text was "Men and brethren, what shall I do to be saved?" Miss Osborne of Kansas City sang after the evening sermon. The members and friends of the Sewing circle enjoyed an outing at the home of Mrs Martha Vance, ten miles north of town, on Thursday. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. The thirty-third session of the Kansas conference of the A, M, E. church is now a matter of history. The session was largely attended by both clergy and laity. The members and friends of St. John vied with one another in their efforts to take care of the conference and to make it pleasant for the many strangers, regardless of denomination. The good people of the city threw open their homes for the accommodation of everybody. The spirit and character of the conference was kept at high water mark from the beginning to the end of the session. The conference was concluded on Monday noon with very impressive services conducted by the bishop. The pastor and officers of St John are pleased to extend thanks to all who so willingly and thoughtfully lent assistance in making it pleasant for the conference and the many visitors. The services at St. John on Sunday were of a very inspiring and helpful character. The pastor spoke to a large congregation on "Ownership and Service." His subject at 8 p.m was "A Fourfold Look" Special consecration service was enjoyed by many devout hearts. The prospects for a great and good year's work are encouraging and promising of excellent results. One of the most helpful things in the worship of St John is the faithful attendance and good singing of the choir. The congregation of St. John is always an inspiring one to address, because of the presence of many of the best minds of the city. CARD OF THANKS We wish to return thanks to the many friends for the kindness extended to us during our recent bereavement. MR. AND MRS. SCOTT THOMPSON AND FAMILY. NOTICE. Literary Societies, take notice: The Executive committee of the Inter-State Literary association of Kansas and the West will meet in Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday, October 31st, at 1 p. m. at the residence of Mrs. W. L. Grant, 1901 N. Fourth street. It is earnestly hoped that all societies that have not organized will do so at once. Every society should begin at once to plan to have a representative at the annual meeting in Omaha, Neb. That city is anxiously waiting to receive the largest delegation in the history of the organization. Let us go up in large numbers. MR. F. C. WEST, President. MR. J. G. PELO, Omaha, Chairman Executive committee. MRS W. L. GRANT; cor See. FOR SALE—Rooming house, restaurant and Pool Hall. The best money-making proposition in the state. Reason for wanting to sell, failure in health. A snap for some one, as it is the only rooming house and restaurant in the city. For further information, address S L. James, Box 306, Sapulpa, Okla. SPRINGFIELD, MO. Hairy Dean was bitten on the hand by a horse and an blood poisoning has set in there in danger of his arm having to be amputated. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon over the remains of Hilbert Leachman, who met death last Thursday evening under the wheels of a car on which he had been working. Services held at home on Lynn street; interment in Greenleaf cemetery. He leaves a wife and four or five small children to battle with the hardships of life... Little Elia Wilburn, daughter of Anderson Wilburn and wife, is reported convalescent, after a week or so of illness... William Smith is said to be on the sick list... Mrs. F. L. Boxley, G R A Matron of the Grand Chapter left for Hannibal Wednesday, to attend the funeral of our beloved Past G R Matron, Mrs L. J. Roberts. Mrs B B Cooper, R. M. of Euclid Chapter No. 23, by approval of the chapter, selected a beautiful floral emblem, a star, for the occasion. Also, greetings of condolence were sent to the bereaved husband, Mrs Ada Stephenson chairman of the committee... Mrs Aggie Blakey, living in a beautiful suburban part of the city, last Saturday entertained at dinner Mrs Amanda Campbell of Denver, and a number of other guests. The affair was an enjoyable one and long to be remembered... A delightful gathering was that at the home of Mrs B. B. Cooper, 30 South Grant street, complimentary to Mrs R. A. Vaughn of Chicago, and Mrs Wm. Campbell of Denver. The house was pretty with beautiful cut flowers. A guancing game of prominent personages was instructive and interesting, the first prize, a lovely little picture, being won by Mrs L. Williams. Covers were laid for 19 and a dainty two course repast was served. The hours from 2 to 6 all seemed to pass too quickly and on taking their departure all decided that Mrs Cooper was a charming hostess. ATCHISON NEWS. Miss Florenze Hawkins spent a few days in the city last week with Mrs Preston Mosely ... Mrs. L. Tyres of Portland, left last week, after a week's visit with her cousin, Mrs Preston Mosely Mr. Lewis, of Chicago, visited Perre Allen and P. G. Garnett last week ... Mr. Stanford and wife will remain indefinitely with Mrs Stanford's parents, Mr Helm and wife, on N. Fourth. ... Mrs Alex Smith is visiting relatives in Kansas City ... Misses Goldie Cunningham, Lena Gillum, Emma Glover and Camille Wilson spent Saturday in the country ... The home of E. Dysert and wife was completely destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, with a loss of about $500 ... Rev Terrell and wife, Mendames Glover, Taylor, L. Holloway, Hyston, Turner, Mary Jones; Miss Maud Glover; Messrs. James Eaves, E Gassoway, and Smith Williams attended the A M E conference in Topeka last week. ... Mrs George Ousley is ill at her home on Cue street. The State Baptist convention is in session at the Ebencezer Baptist church this week. About 200 delegates are in the city ... Rev. A. C. Terrell takes charge of the A M E church at Wichita for the ensuing year. He has had charge of the church in this city for five years and as a pastor has served his people well. His honesty and fairness in all things have made him a permanent fixture in the hearts of every one. Wichita gains while Atchison loses. Rev. Terrell and his wife have the good wishes of the entire city, in their new field. KANSAS CITY, KANS Oct. 6, '08. We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends for their sympathy and floral offerings, given in our recent bereavement of and sorrow for the loss of a husband and father. MRS. CORA PENIX, JENSE PENIX, NETTIE PENIX, FRANK PENIX. See MRS. ELLA STOVALL 646 Minnesota Ave. Who is in communication with the very best people who seeks good help. . The Topeka Plaindealer ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. NICK CHILFS, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.50 8 a Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... .50 Intered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second class Mall Matter FRIDAY OCT, 16, 1908. We have traveled in different parts of the West in the last sixty days and we must say that Taft's election is safe so far as the West is concerned. Kansas will give him a plurality of 40,000. He is gaining every hour. All factions in this state are a unit for him. Taft is growing stronger and Stubbs weaker. Taft will lead him by several thousand. The colored vote will be almost solid for him. There are a few who won't vote for him, but will not vote for Bryan. We visited Missouri last week, met the Missouri colored Republican club of St Louis last Sunday. We spoke and heard the expression from scores of colored men who have been affiliating with the Democrats for years, and who now sa, they are for Taft and Hadley. This organization is the strongest in the country. There is not another Negro political organization in America that can equal it. They have men who are trusted to look after their welfare. You can't find a colored man in St Louis who respects his family who will vote for Bryan and Kern. Prof Vernon has spoken in Kansas, Colorado and Missouri, and is meeting with great success. The people are carried away with his reasoning "Why Taft Should Win." Crowds are turned away at his meetings. The self-respecting, sensible and progressive colored men are not going to fool with Bryan, Tillman and other Negro haters. Georgia just passed laws disfranchising the Negro Elect Taft, and we will have a sure right to vote or have no one to draw money as Congressman on our name. President Roosevelt has ordered an investigation of the Jim Crow car outrages in Oklahoma We will publish particulars next week. The president will see that justice is done. If the Negro who is talking about voting for Bryan should stop and think who has been and who are now his friends. President Roosevelt is to be commended for this act, and all Oklahoma Negroes will be proud. To make my position plain, I submit the following reason The Republican party placed the ballot in my possession, and believing it to be an inglorious mistake, I am hastening to correct it by helping my Southern white Democratic friends to take it away from me as soon as possible I do not believe in anybody that believes in me, therefore I do not believe in the Republican party. That it was born to abolish slavery and to make a man of me is of no concern whatsoever, as I do not want to be a man and never did. That Lincoln died a martyr's death because of his advocacy of my cause in her me think that Lincoln was a tool and a crank. I did not deserve it. That the last state in the Union, a good Democrat state Oklahoma, has accorded me jim crow treatment in its schools, at its telephones, on its railroads and in many other of its public places is immaterial, as the Democrats always did know what was best for my welfare' As these good Democrats of Oklahoma also saw to it that I virtually lost my right to note I shall ever pray for their political supremacy' party. It has written into the Democratic platform of West Virginia a plank pledged to prevent the Negro from ever more being a political factor in that state; why should I not el that I have put my trust in proper hands—the good old Democratic party? I am a Negro Democrat because I prefer the shotgun policies of Democratic South Carolina to the liberal spirit of Republican Ohio, where the ballot is sacredly safeguarded for all men, black or white. I am a Negro Democrat because the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the National constitution are Republican instruments, and I oppose their continual operation because my Democratic allies cannot gain absolute control of the country's affairs while these amendments are the law of the land. What would happen to me should these laws ever become lost to us has never been considered by me—being a Negro Democrat. I am not expected to see the serious side of any matter involving the best interests of my race As a Negro Democrat I rever Tillman, who scouts at my ambitions and who travels the country over advertising me as a beast and unfit for civilization. As a Negro D me at I regard Foraker as a perennial joke. Nor am I grateful to him for his forty years of service for me either on the field of battle or in the halls of state. What do I care for his soldierly courage or his statesmanly eloquence? Neither was sincere. The fact that he is one of the nation's greatest Republicans makes the evidence of his insincerity manifest As a Negro Democrat, let me have silent part in the company of such distinguished patriots as John Sharpe Williams and Governor Vardaman of Mississippi, famous in the annals of their party as sleepers sentinels at the door of hope—not however to permit the entrance of the Negro thereto, but to deny him admission to the realm of opportunity and the joyful expectancy of a soon to-berealized heritage of blessings such all other citizens enjoy and appreciate I admire their style of democracy! I don't want to be a citizen; I want to be a Negro Democrat. As a Negro Democrat my political gods are Hoke Smith of Georgia and the noble Jeff Davis of Arkansas. One, the god of mob law, the other the chief priest of riot They are the Negro's friend. Atlanta's bloody harvest of a few months ago is an enduring mark of Hoke Smith's love for his colored brother. The genial Davis is almost persuaded that he might some day substitute the Negroes for males as beasts of burdens on his Arkansas plantation Could I be other than a Democrat having such dear friends as these' A Negro Democrat—yes, an ' proud of it' I will vote for Bryan because he is backed by my friends in the solid South. I will vote for him because if elected he will be bound to conduct his administration in harmony with the wishes of his solid South constituency. I will vote for him because he, in the great American commoner, has never during his political career, taken a stand on a question of human rights when the Negro was a factor in it. I shall commend his attitude by my vote because he is purely Democratic doctrine. I will oppose William H Taft because he has absorbed his splendid political proportions from generations of liberty loving and liberty-conserving forbears and because he believes that the continuation of my citizenship privilege is an important issue of this campaign. I oppose him because he intends that I shall have every right right under the law permitted to any and every other American, and is not afraid to go before the people with his views. Splendidly located, steam heated superior faculties expenses low. Departments----Sewing, Domestic Economy and Business. The Place You Can Buy Great Bend Hardware & Implement Co. Great Bend, - Kansas You can make Money by investing in a few Shares of Black Diamond Development Co's., Stock The board of Directors of the COMPANY is now offering a few shares of this prize STOCK to the PUBLIC for the purpose of hastening their development THIS stock has now, a daily INCOME. THIS STOCK has been held in the Treasury as a prize by its DIRECTORS for future developments, and NOW the BOARD of DIRECTORS has deemed it wise to open up its treasury and offer 30,000 shares of stock to the public, which stock you may consider yourself very fortunate to have this opportunity to purchase as the treasury has been closed for 5 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 Asagnable. L. L. JONES, Vice-President B. D. D. C. GENTILEMEN: I enclose herewith.....dollars for 50 or..... shares of Black Diamond Development Co., Stock at 590 per share Par Value $1.00 each, fully paid and non-annexable and carry no personal liability. GEO. R. SMITH COLLEGE further oppose him because he is the standard bearer of the Republican party in this national campaign and I am a Negro Democrat. In short, I am opposed to everything trademarked Republican Party. I am opposed to every beneficent law passed by it, either in nation or in state, for my well being and elevation. I am opposed to it because it has wiped out, whenever in power, every law vicious in principle to my interest instigated and passed by Democratic lawmakers, my friends and benefactors. I desire to be "jim crowed," disfranchised, repudiated as a citizen of the Republic and in every particular made a target for Democratic ridicule and abuse I do not want to be patriotic, nor grateful, nor thoughtful of the future of my race; therefore I make plain the reasons why I am A NEGRO DEMOCRAT The question, 'Why I am a Negro Democrat,' is ironically answered by one who gives reasons that should convince all honest, thinking Negroes that it is now time to stop and consider if the voting for Bryan is to continue such men in power as Haskell, Fillman and others, which means the construction of Jim Crow laws, disfranchisement and lynch laws. There is a set of "raggers" who think it is smart to be contrary and oppose anything that is for the good of all. It is a surprise to us how an intelligent cloaked man can vote for Bryan when he is confronted with the proposition, "We don't need you." The meaner the rebel Democra's treat some of them the better they like them, and the harder they work for them. We are not surprised at the alley Negro but the pretentious bigoted yellow who claims to be something who can go off with such cattle as Vardaman and Jeff Davis makes us wonder. WANTED-A first class cook for Lincoln Institute. None but women of good moral character need apply. Write to President B. F. Allen, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Kentucky Drills, Winona, Old Hickory and Mitchell Wagons—Racine Buggies, Majestic Ranges, Bucks Heaters,reliable Gasoline Stoves. Anything in the Hardware and Impliment line We are always glad to see you. Look! Look! Look! make Money by investing in Shares of Black Diamond Development Co's., Stock This 30,000 shares is to be sol at 500 per share. It is Rightly writh 75c per share, as we have at the present time, lo splendid gas wells and 630 acres of territory that we are developing. We have a CAFH Market for All of our gas This STOCK is sold in lots ranging from 50 shares up to 5000 with a discount of 20 per cent for all cash payments of $5000 and over, payable in stock; and will allow 10 per cent discount for all cash payments less than $5000, payable in stock. NOW it you want to make a good Investment, do not fail to get in your subscription for some of this stock, as we pay dividends at par, which is $1 00 per share. So you can see that this would be a Great Money Maker for you in a very short while. SUBSRIPTION BANK. Please fill out this coupon and mail to 2810 State Street, Chicago, Illinois. berewith. dollar for 50 or. Diamond Development Co., Stock at 596 per share each, fully paid and non-annexable and carry no per Name..... Address.... Address... 1 House Concurrent Resolution No. 2a. Proposition to amend the constitution relating to compensation of members of the legislature. Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein. SECTION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of said state for their approval or rejection, to wit: The constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby amended by striking out the whole 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. R. DENTON, Secretary of State. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11. A proposition to amend the constitution relative to the disqualification of judges to hold certain offices. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein: SECTION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: That section 13, article 3, be amended so as to read as follows: See 13. The justices of the supreme court and the judges of all courts of record of this state shall, at stated times, receive for their services such compensation as may be provided by law, which shall not be increased during their respective terms of office. Such justices or judges shall receive no fees or perquisites nor hold any other office of profit or trust under the authority of the state, or the United States, except the office of judge of any federal court or justice or judge of a court of this state, during the term of office for which such justices and judges shall be elected, nor practice law in any of the courts in the state during their continuance in office. Sct. 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 true and correct copy of original senate concurrent resolution No. 11, now on file in my office. C. E. DRYSON. Secretary of State. 'No 25061. Effie I. Thompson, Plaintiff, vs L. J. Thompson, Defendant. 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, Ettie L. Thompson, whose petition in said case was filed in said court on the 25th day of July, A. D. 19 8, and unless you answer said petition or appear herein on or before the 11th day of September, 19c8, 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 FIRM: L. THOMPSON, Plaintiff J. J. KING, Atty for Plaintiff Attest: R. L. THOMAS, (SEAI) Clerk of District (Court First published July 31st, 1908 In the Court of Topeka, City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. A. A. Schmidt, Plaintiff. vs Mauricio Guiferrer, Defendant. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Garnishee against you, in the above named Court, praying judgment in the sum of $2741 and for costs of this action You are further notified that in said action a garnishment summons was issued to and served upon the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail way Company, and that on the 27th day of July said garnishee filed its answer in said action and stated therein that it is indebted to you in the sum of $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. First published August 14th 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, N. State of Kansas to Mac Bolen, Greeting: You are hereby notified that Samsuel Lee and Walter Staples,partneras Lee and Staples, have filed in the Court of Topeka, their bill of particulars against you, wherein they ask for judgment against you for $16.0R, and interest at six per cent. per annum, from the 1 day of July, 1008, 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. Clerk of Court of Topeka. First pnblished 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 Topeka, 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. BRANVAN. Administrator of the estate of Peter Snider deceased. First published Sept. 4th 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the 1) strict Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Bradie Spradley, Plaintiff. Henry Spradley, D fendant 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. [SEAI] Clerk. First published September 18th, '08. An Opportunity of Your Life! See TAYLOR & CUNNINGHAM, For Real Estate, Loans," Rentals and 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 $8000 Also farm 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, Kansas. When You ant Your LAUNDRY VINIFA, OKLA. Our weather for the past two weeks has been very much like winter. Miss Alta Williams was the guest of relatives in Chetopa Sunday. J. J. Jones returned from Topeka, Kansas Wednesday and left. Thursday for Muskogee Mrs. J J, Johnson returned on Wednesday from Muskogee, where she attended the Baptist association. N. F. Watson and T. H Finley made a business trip to Tulsa, returning the same evening. The missionary ladies of Bethel church made a meal sum from their dinner served at the Oak Leaf hotel Thursday. The Bible class had an interesting study at the home of Mrs E S. Pulley Friday. Mrs E Tucker returned from a business trip to Claremore Wednesday Mr. J. F. Williams arrived home Saturday from Jefferson City, Mo for a visit of a few weeks with parents. Rev, Jennings, Mrs. Fleming, Alcorn and Allen attended the Baptist association at Muskogee, have returned and report having had a nice time. William Cullen is ready to serve you in anything in the grocery line; clean, square deal: his motto; give him a call. W. A. Bassett was the guest of friends in the city Tuesday. Miss Eva Martin left this morning for the vicinity of Welch, where she will teach school. The Huff family are still on the sick list, as also are Tyre and Hortense Finley. Mrs B Hicks, Mrs. A. Moore and Wilda Johnson returned this morning from a visit with relatives in Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Harris of Ottawa stopped over to see Mr. W. C. and wife on his way from conference. Mr H, M. Davis was in our city Monday shaking hands with old acquaintances. Mrs. J. A. Smothers of St. Joseph, Mo, visited a couple of weeks with her moth r. Mrs. Drisdom, before leaving for Brooklyn, N. Y, where her husband is government meat inspector, Mrs Julia Washington, who has been visiting in Denver, Colo and other western points. has returned, and is very much pleased with her visit. R Mrs. J A Gregg stopped over in Lawrence en route from Topeka to visit her mother, Mrs. Lucy Mc Brown, a few days last week. Attorney Jacob J. Jones of Muskogee, Okla., was in the city this week, looking after business for the Leo XIII Mining Co. This company owns and is developing a'x of the richest mining claims in New Mexico Mrs Gertrude Stewart and daughter, Frankie and Corinne, left last week for Arizona, where they will remain for a year or two Mrs. C C James accompanied them as far as Topeka Mrs C C James entertained complimentary to Mrs A. A. Whitman of Atlanta, Ga The following were present; Mrs. M. A. Stewart of Los Angeles. Calif.' Merdames Mary Truss A. Hulse and Scott King. A sumptuous dinner was served. Attorney J H Guy came to Lawrence Saturday to attend to some business for Mrs A A. Whitman. Mrs. J. W. Hurst of Kansas City, Mo, who has been very ill for the past two months, was able to be brought home this week. She is now with her mother, Mrs Mollie Frye, still quite ill Mis Maud Davis has returned from Columbia, Mo, where she has been visiting for a few weeks. James N Stewart, who has lately returned from Los Angeles, is quite ill and has gone to Excelsior Springs, Mr. R. C. wasson has been suffering for several days from an inflamed eye, and is not able to attend his classes. The Forum met as usual at Warren street Baptist church Sunday afternoon and we were delighted to have Mrs. Dr. A. A. Whitman in her own pleasing style address us upon the subject, "The Time of Opportunity is Short". Her hearers were held as if by magic from the beginning to the ending. Mrs. Whitman is by no means a stranger in Lawrence. Her many friends are making it very pleasant for her during her visit, and it is hoped that she will return to her former home and live among us again. We need such a woman in our midst. Bert Ellis, who has been quite ill, has somewhat improved. The members of St. Luke A. M. E church are delighted to have Rev J M. Brown returned to them for another year. Mies Wini red Morton, one of the teachers from Atchison, visited Miss Mayme Dillard last week. Miss Nellie Ha.e is seriously ill at the present. Mrs. Jefferson Davis, being on the sick list, is reported to be improving nicely. Mr. Leonard Dyer left Sunday morning for Jefferson City, Mo. to attend Lincoln Institute. Mrs. Venia Georgia and her nieces Miss Venia Lyle of 3204 E Sixteenth street, Kansas City, Mo., were here Sunday visiting friends and relatives. Mr Green Patteron is on the sick list Mr. Robert Lockhart and wife accompanied by Mrs. Mattie Hall of 1626 Agnes street, Kansas City. Mo, were here on Sunday visiting relatives and friends. ED WARDSVILLE Cold weather has begun and the farmers are preparing for the same. The W H and F M. society gave a moonlight social at the lawn of Mrs Cannon, which was a success. Mrs A. Blankinbaker and family left for Wybark, Okla., last week, where Mrs. Blankinbaker will wed Mr George Francis. Mrs Strong went to Danlap, to attend the F.W Baptist convention. Misses Bertha and Etnia Groves are High school students this year. Walter Bettie has marketed a number of loads of cabbage this month, on the Kansas City market. Mrs. Jackson of Atchison, was visiting friends this week Miss Ida Groves is now in the business world and progressing nicely. She owns a great deal of real estate now in this state and is well known in the agricultural world. We feel that she has the vim and wish her much success. Miss Christiana Hadley much improved at this writing. Minn Cordelia Stewart of Kaneae City, Kansas, in visiting her niece Miten Lillian Groven; who has been nick for several weeks. A number of our young people attended the parade Tuesday. Wedding bells are ringing. Cards are out. Look out. TONGANOXIE, KAN. The invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Katie Jackson and J. Barnett, October 15th, at 1 p.m. Both live in the vicinity of Tonganoxie, and are of fine families. They have our best wishes and hope that they will make their mark in life. Laboring People Can Wear DIAMONDS! We comment to all readers of THE PLANDEATER 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—heats mining stock. Watch their ad. in these columns. Latonia Cafe 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. Standford King and Wife EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. - MO. One of the most talked of candidates for a Shawnee county office is Frank R. Simms, Democratic nominee for Sheriff. He has so deported himself during his long residence in Topeka that those who oppose him can say naught of him but that which is good. A man who opposes Mr. Simms, when asked his reason for so doing can only say, "Because he is a Democrat," which is no crime, nor does it detract from the noble qualities of the man. He has done as much to build up Topeka and Shawnee county as any man whose interests are here concerned, and is fully capable and deserving of any honor that might be bestowed upon him. For years he has labored to upbuild and beautify the north side—the richest section in Shawnee county. His efforts along this line have not favored any particular people; all have received the same consideration. Most of the employees at his large steam laundry are colored people. The Negro voters are mindful of these facts and many are freely expressing themselves as being favorable to Mr. Simms. He has many close friends among our people, who feel it a duty to rally to his support. ```markdown ``` T. HON. F. B. SIMMS. Candidate for Sheriff of Shawnee County. Those who can testify to Mr. Simms's good qualities are not confined to any particular nationality, as can be seen by those singing his praises. No finer or more deserving compliment could be paid such a magnificent gentleman than that of Hon. Paul Jones, which appeared in his magazine a few days ago. Mr. Simms is one of those broad minded men who believe in justice and a square deal to all men. Mr Jones gives him up in the following manner --- "The highest compliment you can pay a man is to say he enjoys the confidence and respect of the people among whom he has lived for ten or fifteen years. No man so fully appreciates and enjoys this distinction as I. B. Simms the County commissioner for the First District, and the popular candidate on the Democratic ticket for sheriff of Shawnee County. Mr. Simms has lived in Shawnee County about 15 years, and during nearly all of which time he has been engaged in the laundry business. Although his Sunday in North Dakota was destroyed by the tool in the spring of 1947, the development and progress of this business before and since the flood, affects his popularity with the progressive business men of Look Mr Simons made a good record as a member of the common council and is making a splash did record as county commission. Mr Simons has been nominated at the primary election August 5th is now a candidate for sheriff of Shawnee County. As a candidate he comes fairly and squarely before the people of Shawnee County upon his official record in business that Mr Simons possesses in a high degree the qualifications necessary to make an ideal sheriff of Shawnee County. As a member of the council and county commissioner Mr Simons has a all time and under a broad stature shown his friendship for the lattering man and the working man business in and farmers have always been willing to trust Mr Simons by giving him their votes when he is a candidate. "Mr. Simms has always been a true and an instant friend to the colored people. His friendship has not been a together of a political nature. In their lunch work and in various his stable ways Mr. Simms has always helped them, and whenever Mr. Simms has been a candidate they have shown their appreciation by giving him their loyal support. "The colored people know that Mr. Simms is honest, just and fair, and that they will at all times receive just consideration from him. Mr. Simms is a public spiritful man. In North Georgia where he lives, he has done much and contributed extensively of his means to build up and to satisfy the part of the city." Mr. Adams is a generous and broad-minded man, he is always joyful to his friends, is loyal, sagable and brave, and, if elected sheriff of Shawnee County the people will be assured of 2014 rest and conscientious enforcement of the law. The people know Frank B. Simms, and that no act of his will cause them to blush with shame when he goes into the sheriff's office. Mr Simms is a man whose word is as good as gold, and says, if he is elected he will treat the colored people fairly. What more could the Negro expect? Study carefully and follow the dictates of your conscience. If you support Mr. Simms he will be grateful, and, if you do not, he will admire you in the future as in the past, and always feel kindly toward you and yours. The office of Sheriff is one of the most important in the gift of the people of the county. The duties of a Sheriff require a man of great business ability, and when we find a man like Mr. Simms, who is willing to sacrifice his time to become a servant of the people, we take pleasure in recommending him to our large family of readers, for their consideration on November 3rd A vote for Mr. Simms is one for the right man in the right place. CRAWFORD CO. Joseph Keys, the present probate judge of Crawford county, is one of the best known men in Southern Kansas, and his straight forward, honest way of doing things has drawn a wide circle of friends and admirers around him. His opinion in politics and business is sought and accepted by all who know him. Judge Keys is a good old gentleman, and should be re-elected. Even the Democrats are going to vote for Judge Keys, and the colored people are for him to a man Hon. E. J. Merriweather, candidate for sheriff, is well and favorably known throughout the country. He is a man of high integrity, and will perform the duties of the office without fear or favor. He is a staunch Republican, and has always contributed his time and money to the party's success. Mr. Merriweather is one of those wideopen frank gentlemen, easy to approach, and all who meet him like him from the start. He is a staunch friend of the colored people, and will receive their undivided support. He is a young man, just in the prime of life, and the Republicans of Crawford county showed great wisdom in nominating him. MONTGOMERY CO. In making the rounds of the different countries we have yet to meet a more popular young man than D. E. Love, sheriff of Montgomery county. Everybody knows him and all are his friends. He is a young man full of pluck and energy, and shows to his friends that he appreciates them. He knows no man by color, and some of his closest JOHN H. HARRIS Who will be Elected Sherrif of Montgomery County, Kansas on November 3rd, 180 friends are among the colored people. He has in his office a capable force, who know how to make friends and at the same time render valuable service. We found the colored people through out the county supporting him. They appreciate the kindly treatment always shown by him. I Hon. Jos. H. Ulsh. Now that the campaign is fast drawing to a close, interest in the various candidates is growing more intense. Each party is thinking with the colored brother and filling the air with promises. It is up to the Negro, he must choose from men, not party, and the man who will do for him and his people should be, the one to receive his consideration. In looking over the several candidates in Shawnee county, Mr. Joseph H. Ulsh, Democratic nominee for county clerk is a young man that should be considered by the colored people. He has always stood by them—in fact most of the employees in his laundry at 927 Kansas Avenue are colored people. They receive the highest wage for their work, and there is no place in the establishment too important for a Negro to fill if found capable. Again, the colored people must not forget that the doors of the county clerk's office has been closed against them by a man who flatly refused 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 Chima Mf'g. and Parlor Co., is a stock company organized and capitalized at $100,000 (notional in scope) will open sales rooms and parlors for the sole display and operation of the Hudson Machines in 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. Employes are to be paid $15 per week and up according to ability. But all employes 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 expence to them, to fill out attached order sheet and mail to us today. 50,000 shares for this purpose. 1 to 5 shares $1 per share with application for employment. 10 shares $7.50 cash. 80 shares $5 down and $5 per month for 9 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, ILL., 20604 STATE ST. Order Blank Name..... Post Office Address..... City or Town..... County..... State No. of Shares..... Ain't Sent With Order..... Teams. Monthly or Weekly..... Read The Plaindealer. to give them a deputy in the office a place that has been conceded to Negroes for years. In conversation with Mr. Ulsh a few days ago he said among other things: "I am not asking the colored people to vote for me simply because I employ them. They give me good, honest service for every dollar I pay them. I do want them to understand this, if elected, I will treat them fairly. They will receive the same consideration in regard to a place in the county clerk's office as they do in my private affairs." The wholesale slaughter of Negroes who run for office in Shawnee county, and the frank statement of the opposition candidate that he wanted "new blood" in the office meaning all white people, is enough to make the colored voters stop and consider. Look Joe Ulish over, he is one of the fairest young men in the state, and if elected, the colored people will have nothing to regret. 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 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 24th day of October, 1908, 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, minors, 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 Shawnee County, Kansas, in the District Court room, in the Court House, in the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, at nine o'clock A. M. of said day, or as soon thereafter, as the same can be heard. J. R. McNARY, Attorney. First published October 2, 1908. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the matter of the application of Ossico Middaugh and Viola Middaugh, by Dora E. Henderson, their mother and next friend, to have the right of majority conferred upon them: notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of October, 1908, the petition of the above named 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, minors, 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 Shawnee county, Kansas, in the District court, in the Court House, in the city of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas, at nine o'clock A. M. of said day, or as soon thereafter, as the same can be heard. Ossimo V. MIDDAUGH. VIOLA L. MIDDAUGH. By DORA E. HENDERSON. Mother and next friend. J. R. McNARY, Attorney. First published October 2, 1908. Magic Lantern Free For the Boy or Girl. Any Boy or girl who will secure eight new subscribers for the Kansas City Weekly Journal, at 25 cents a year each, making a total of Two Dollars, and send the full amount, together with the names to us, we will mail to his or her address a beautiful Magic Lantern with 50 views. Any boy or girl can use it. Just stretch a white sheet on the wall and you can have all kinds of fun. Full directions for use is sent with the lantern Any boy or girl can secure eight new subscribers in a short time and get this beautiful Magic Lantern. Send for samples for canvassing. Send all money by postoffice money order or draft. Address. The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Mo. Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS AND HAIR ORNAMENTS MRS. M. L. FIELD. Mr S. Cobbs has returned from Anthony to visit his mother, Mrs Cobbs, of Yale Mrs Julia Tanner is on sick list The Big 4 club gave an entertainment at the hall last Monday night, which was a grand success. Mr. Jackson and wife were in the city Thursday, on business Mrs Alice Galaway was in Yale Thursday to see Dr Whittaker. John Jackson of Alabama, arrived Sunday, to visit his brothers. The mother and sister of Mrs Delia Wells came Monday for a visit with her and family. Oscar Wel's left Thursday a m for Californi to look for his future home. WEIR CITY. E. D. Eatomor and wife, of Blas burg Alt, arrived on the 18th He has a brother-ia-law here, Mr John Dupree. Born, to Paul Reed and wife, on the 18 b, a fine boy Mother and child are doing well. Ida Mayweathers departed this life on the 26th ult., aged one year, three months and twenty-six days, after a sickness of nearly a year, and was buried on the 27th. St John church closed their rally on the 27th with a church anniversary. The church was organized 14 years ago. In the morning, after comments by several of the members, the pastor, Rev N. P. Anderson preached, Bev Jefferson of Pittsburg speaking in the afternoon and Hon F. L. Martin giving a wonderful lecture in the evening. The colored citizens celebrated Emancipation day at Greer's Park, half a mile west of Weir, September 22. Gilmore's Band, of 16 piece, marched out at 20 a.m. After a prayer by Rev Hasking of Flemone, Prof King read the proclamation as wite. by Lincoln, September 22, 1862, and brought us some facts we never had heard. He was responded to by F. L. Marten, who was followed by Dr Hugher, State Senator, of Columbus. Then Hon P. P. Campbell, Congreecman 3rd district, made our hearts burn. At the close of the speaking all retired to dinner with 450 pounds of the best barbecued meat I have ever seen. At 5 p.m. that star, Henry I. Monroe of Topeka, for the first time in the day introduced us to politics, speaking for over an hour. R Henderson, formerly of Weir, returned on the 27th to spend a few days. WINFIELD, KAN Lawrence Work was over from Oxford last week with a load of apples which he put in coll storage for the winter market. L. C. Scott of Kansas City, Kansas, an old partner of D. E. Douglas, is here visiting. He lived here twenty years ago, at that time owning good property, and was surprised at the great changes made here since then. Rev T. M. Reeves at his farewell sermon read his report to a crowd. He has collected for the year nearly seven hundred, which is the Lest report ever made by any pastor. In the evening a musical concert was given, Prof. Singleton's orchestra assisting. Too much cannot be said of the progress of this class of musicians in the last few weeks, under his leadership. The entire concert was surely a grand success. The list of new subscribers to the PRAINDAVER company, Republ'ean Headquarters, Mrs J B Crollum and Mrs Curie Franklin Mrs Bettie Arkins and son Guy went to Oxford last Sunday and from there she will accompany her brother, Aaron Dixon, and others from Oxford to see the Kansas City. Mo., fall festival. John Nichols has returned from Topeka, where he went to see our next President, Bill Taft. He reports that all had a grand time. Ralph Franklin, who recently went to Junction City to work, writes he is enjoying the best of health and getting good money Rev Warder and wife were called to Abilene last Monday on account of the death of Mrs Warder's father. William Pecdon was in Arkansas City last week, to get his family and see his new girl recently born there Mrs Bell Saurders has returned from a visit to her sister Edna, in the northern part of the state, also visiting Topeka, Leavenworth, Oskaloosa and other places of note. John Fowler,brother of William, was up from Oskal o a last week. Rev. Reeves and wife returned from the annual conference at Topeka last Tuesday. He expected an appointment to Pratt,his old home, but Rev Guy goes there, and he will move in a few weeks to his home in Hutchinson as soon as his house there is vacated. William North, eldest son of Sol. North and wife, who has been away for seven years, arrived from Indianapolis on Wednesday. His many friends were glad to see him. J. W. Walker was in the city last week for a few hours, en route home. Mrs Mollie Cox of Wichita, Grand Counseellor of Court of Calanthe, visited Court Damon, No. 73, and found it in good condition She was much pleased with it as it is the youngest court in the jurisdiction. D. E. Douglas is having his residence painted; Bro. Scott artist. Mr. Samuels and partner, tv musicians from Oklahoma, were furnishing some good music in our city last Wednesday. Allen Brown has bought a nice bunch of pigs to winter. JUNCTION CITY. Lester Stevens, who has been visiting friends in the city for a few days, has returned to Nebraska. The Literary of the Second Baptist church is improving nicely. Marshall Redgers of Parsons, is in the city visiting friends and will leave on Thursday for Quirdaro, where he will enter school. There was a party given at the home of Mrs Henry Washington. All reported a delightful time. The skating rink was open for the colored people Friday evening and all report a fine time. Miss Hortense Russell of Clay Center, is the guest of Mrs G. Chinn Mrs Sarah Hatten arrived on las Thursday from the Philippines and all are glad to see her once more Rev Gordon preached an excellent sermon at the Second Baptist church on Sunday THIS PAPER FREE for three months. Ask us how to obtain it. Snowflake Cream best for complexion. Pleasing effect instantly seen. Large jar 25c. postpaid. Agents wanted, BURTON Co. FOR SALE - Rooming house Restaurant and Pool Hall. This is the best money-making proposition in the state. Reason for wanting to sell, failure in health. A snap for some one as it is the only colored rooming house and restaurant in the city For further information. address S. L. James, Box 368, Sapulpa, Okla. WANTED-Colored man and wife (elderly, preferred) to take care of stock. 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THE THIRTEENTH FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION IT IS NEED TO STATE THAT I TAND WITH MY PARTY ON THAT PLANK IN THE PLATFORM, AND THAT EQUAL JUSTICE TO ALL MEN, AND FAIR AND IMPAINTIAL ENFORCEMENT OF THESE AMENTS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERI-IRIT OF FAIR PLAY 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 RESERVATION IN LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE THIRTEENTH FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION IT IS NEEDLESS TO STATE THAT I TAND 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 IS IN KEEPING WITH THE REAL AMERICAN SPIRIT OF FAIR PLAY Mr Jaffe Crawford County Politics A POPULAR MAN FOR COUN. TY TREASURER OF CRAW. FORD COUNTY. Mr. Gus LaForge is a candidate for county treasurer on the Democratic ticket, and is one of the best known men in Crawford county, has lived in this county for 25 years. He comes from one of the best families in this county and is a young man just in the prime of life and is well liked by all classes of people; he is a friend of all laboring men he is not a politition, but a good business man. He owns and operates one of the largest stock farms in this section of the country. Any man who makes a success of his own business is certainly capable of conducting the affairs of the people. He is a man of his word and his word is his bond. He has a large number of friends who are willing to stand by him until November 30 to guarantee his election. He is a Democrat and will receive a great many Republican votes, because he is qualified as a business man to fill the office of county treasurer. He has always been a great friend to the Negro. He will certainly receive a large number of votes from our race of people. He has always helped them when ever they had a worthy presentation to him by them. He is a table and always willing to help those in need. He is a great advocate of our public school system and believes in treating every man right. A colored man voting for Mr. LaForge will certainly be voting for a friend of our race. Mr. LaForge stands for what is right in treating the community in which he lives, always striving for the best, so therefore you should remember him when you cast your vote for him. --- Democratic Nominee for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. Mr. H. J. Smith, nominee of the Democratic party for Judge of the Common Pleas Court of Wyandotte county, is a gentleman well qualified to all the position to which he inspires Mr. Smith is a native of Illinois, born in August '05, came to Kansas in '05, making Argentine his home, having received his education in the schools of Illinois and Missouri. For sometime Mr Smith turned his attention to mechanics, thinking that every young man should learn a trade before definite deciding his business for life. For some time he was in the contracting and real estate business. During this time he got the contract for building the Argentine City Hall, completing it in '01. While in this business Mr. Smith turned his attention to the study of law and was admitted to the bar in '01. His ability as a lawyer was soon recognised and in 1907 he was appointed city attorney by C. W. Marset n who was then mayor, and was afterwards elected to the office and filled the position creditably to himself and the city for a number of years. Mr. Smith has a self made man and hard and intelligent work, as risen to his present position in society, having made a success in business undertaken by the He has long been regarded as one of Argentina's best citizens, a successful lawyer who, by honest and straightforward business methods, has in the confidence of the people of his county. His record as a Democrat, a fighter at all times for the interest of his party, notlai- A FRIEND OF THE COLORED MAN. M. Democrat Candidate for County Attorney of Kansas City, Kas. County Attorney of Wyandotte County and Staunch Defender of Justice and Right. Candidate for Re-Election to the Office SHERIFF On the Republican Ticket lowing anything to swerve him from what he considers his party's interest, not allowing himself to become discouraged at any time, but fighting hardest when the odds were largest against success, made him a cader. Mr. Smith deserves the confidence shown in him by his party. His qualifications for the office commended him to all thinking men and he should be elected. If elected the citizens of Wyandotte county will soon find that they have placed the right man in the judicial chair. HON. JOSEPH Democrat Candidate for County A County Attorney of Wyandotte Co Justice and Right. The believers in law enforcement places a trust where it rightfully belongs when they elected Hon. Joseph Taggart, County Attorney of Wyandotte county. The office has always been in the hands of the Republibans and it remained for a Democrat to give the people the relief asked for. Mr. Taggart has enforced the law without fear or favor. His magnificent administration stands for itself, and, if merit counts, Mr. Taggart will receive by way of endorsement, a second term. He is not asking the support of anyone simply because he is a Democrat, but on his most excellent record, and because he enforced the law. It would seem like a pity to turn down a man with such a clean, honest straightforward record. No one can find fault with him or the way he has conducted the office. Mr. Taggart has in his of fice some of the best legal talent in the state, thus giving Wyandotte county one of the strongest legal forces that ever served the people. J. M. Wi Candidate for Re-Election SHER MIAMI COUNTY, KAS. B. J. Sheridan, is the Democratic nominee for congress in the second district. Mr. Sheridan has always been a friend of the Negro. He has helped to build Negro churches and helped to support the pastors. He has helped to educate the black boys and girls and has led the way in correcting them when they went wrong. With such a Democrat in congress, the Negro race would have a defender who would not go to extremes, but would stand for treating the Negro according to his merits. PH TAGGART, Attorney of Kansas City, Kas. County and Staunch Defender of He is a man that is easily approached and is a friend of the laboring classes. He is a young man just in the prime of life and has the prospects of a bright future. He has always been a friend to the race and never loses an opportunity to aid them to advancement. As a lawyer he stands away up in the profession. Mr. Taggart has been county attorney of Wyandotte county for the past year and a half, and since taking office he has won for himself among all classes of people a reputation of being fair and just to every person. He believes in helping the unfortunate and punishing the wicked; he has never refused to extend mercy, and no one can say that he has ever treated a colorad man differently from any other. Mr. Taggart is also attorney for Bro. John H. Hicks, who is under sentence in the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Mr. Taggart believes that Mr. Hicks was unjustly convicted and has spent his time and money in an effort to secure a garden for Hicks. ilkerson ion to the Office of RIFF Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. A School For Christian Training. WHAT WE DO WE DO WELL DEPARTMENTS: State Industrial Agricultural, Normal, Normal Preparatory, Music, Education and Military ADVANTAGES: New Buffalings, Modern Equipment Special Trained Teachers, High Moral Drive, Strict Discipline Home Training for Girls. Ever Student Learns a Trade. Expenses Reasonable. Help for Worthy Students. School Opens Tuesday, September 8th. Send for Catalogue. Information cheerfully given. Wm. R. Carter, Principal. M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal. DRAWER M., TOPEKA, KANSAS. Judge Van B. Prather The duties of the office of Probate Judge, are greater than many people are aware of, and while Judge Van B. Prather, has never been admitted to the bar, his decisions prove that he is familiar with the law. Of the many cases that have been appealed from his court, not one has ever been reversed by the higher court. Judge Prather says that law is supposed to be founded upon justice, mixed with a reasonable amount of common sense and along these lines he has rendered his decisions, tempering justice with mercy and giving to every case the just and reasonable consideration it deserves. Being a man of mature age and having experienced hardships in life, he has a kind heart and has ever shown mercy and kindness to those who are forced into his court. The probate judge is also judge of the juvenile court and Mr. Prather being a school teacher of many years' experience, is amply fitted and well qualified to fill the position, has many years' experience standing him in good stead in hand long the boys and girls who are brought into his court. He now has more than 500 boys and girls on parole from the juvenile court, who are looked after by the probation officer. Judge Prather has handled these children in such a manner as WANTED--Two young women to begin training in the Mitchell Hospital. For further information address, Mrs M. E. Merritt, Mitchell Hospital, Leavenworth, Kas. 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. Miss Anna E. Smith, 430 Washington Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, who recently graduated from Western University in dress making, millinery and domestic science, is open for engagements. Parties in need of competent persons in either one of the above branches will write this young lady, who is seeking employment and comes well recommended to carry out either of the above to a successful completion. to convince them that he is their friend and that he wants to help them to become good citizens, exercising over them a fatherly interest and kind care. He also shows to the unfortunate mother every consideration, refusing to take from a mother her children, even though she is poor and unable to provide for the children, believing as he does that it is the duty of the country and state to step in and help such an unfortunate mother to provide for her family until such time as the children are able to provide for themselves. On the other hand he does not hesitate to protect the child where the mother is criminal and neglects the children. Judge Prather invites the public to scrutinise his official acts for the past two years and if the voters think he is entitled to re-election he will be very thankful for their support and vote. The books of his office are in good condition and every thing connected with his official position is open to the closest inspection. There is no office within the gift of the people of Wyandotte county that exercises a greater influence for the good or evil, according to the administration of the official, than that of probate judge, and certainly the people can make no mistake in election Judge Prather to this position again Judge Prather was elected to his present office two years ago, on the Democratic ticket, and having been so careful and faithful in the discharge of his varied duties, he is justly entitled to be re-elected this year. Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE. Bell Phone 1091 Ind. Phone 969. Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence: 327 Madison Stroot. TOPEKA, KA Office Hours 9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5 p.m. W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon Office 404 Kansas Avenue; Independent Phone 918. TOFFKA, KAU. 22 Sal Sa Ee. anne Ee =m a oe sso sashes