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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. 5 7 + e e i \ . iS Avan ly / NY gm yy Sao - ; — ay er ww! or . [ey 2 : agi = wh ay ve ha bey ae , ) Vf Loa Na) Soot Ai Cy git cond eo four) ee # thats i is Ay te At eae at cite i 3 ry ey, A Ni sod a , 7 Vee int eae see Et Get in Touch With Our You couldn't Lay your fiager on a better investment than a Diamond. They are increasing in value mighty fast. Our easy payment plan makes st possible for every- body to wear Diamonds, Call and ask us about it. SANTA FE) WATCH CO., 106 {West Eighth Street. Baughman Bros. 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Mites Furd is well known in thia city, having been a teacher in the pablo echouls for the past tive yeare, and by her eunsbiny di. position won 3 host of friends wh» mourn hee untimely demise, Mise Ford had been in tailing health f r tome time, but still performed her dutics an teacher unth receatly, when rhe was compell d to give ny her work and go hom’ She was gridus e uf Burlingame figh ehool ammbrof the Golden Rod cla and o ler cluby of thie city. Sn juined the Method!at chiseh when a mere child, and has always livel An cacmplary chifstian Jite Mer prrents are among the most bretlr Ret ete etizeny of Bur'ingtine and they havetheapmpathy of miei frierds in their ‘be cavemont A number of the teachers and atuden . as well ax other friensts attended the funeral laet Tucndas, whieh aa beld in the Methodist churet uv’ which she was + memb>r, ‘Lhe Maptist: State Comvention held theit annual session at Atchison tast week in Ehemcser Baptist Charehy the Reve Wa Smother pastor. ‘This is said ta he one on the hirgest sessione ever held. there being al large number of representatives trom all parte of (he states The woman's department af the woth was alse dargely repre: sented, The cousention apened October 6th, 2 eo ow. with desotional exercises, ‘The women held their session on ‘Tuesdays, Mie Emma Gaines presiding, ‘Ibis se sian was not only characterized for its full attendance, hut for the ereat aout ob work done for home and forcign anis+ sions this year, Aside fiom what has héen done Along this line, several jam dhied dollars leis been raked by them dare ing the past year tor the Ohl Polke’ Home at Lawrence, which was dedicated last Monday. The convention proper convened on Taaeaday momimng. Rev TA] Wilean nesiding, Res, Wilson ling inade one ot the Inst paeskhing oles the convention Ras even trad, and through his) carmest toils and hard word he lias broughe the Maptist Chotch in this state te its pies ont Jugh standing, equating that or any oiganvation ot ats Kind an the Umited Shales, . Welcome addiesses on beludt ot gti zens were delivaied by es Gosetnea aie fey aad Prot, W, Lo teres, and on be: half of the Clash, by Mig Manne switt Respowlat to by Rev ES 1. Laohbach, Wichita, Mbenerzer Baptist Chang, Atclisen, ia catamly ty be con giatulated for ata eplaudad musay rene sheacd diag the couvention, They hive Aine pipe angan. and an excelent: ore gonist tn the porsen ot Miss Lethe) Pam the sweet singer of Che convention was Pron 1h Us Britt ot bouiswall. hy, whe Is one oF the ducst guspul singers in the comntry. Maw fae. Eo Lewis, Wichita, fs stares taty of this holy, and Comine Patters non. Waneds City, theasiien, Several Alretgsand Hellas has teen qeised during the year trom the vicious departments for cariying on the gospel wid ter the uphuikdng of the Baptast atuse in the Waest, ‘the auanal addiess ot the President Was aomisterpiere and eliated much ap: Janse, the eame odhcos were cleted tor the ensuing scar, which epoahs well for then raathtal stew ardslap, On Mamday hist, the convention ran aeeseision te Lawrenee dor the ben tt ot these who wished ta attend the dads haters serstees of the OF Lalhe® Home, Phos Vote. at tue teen ohwuse, with ethien out Tatdanis te sttintted: an ten atedes of soek bum dain ence dtent fora fon, Vast: Distt Sssorrition titled Up a teum and itis sind that) Saimky Thi Dastatet san whch Pepe hat ds ine elivted) fits the tumest geeut an the baile ing the Wiachts ot Pethies hive also Httnshed one coon, te ta used Dy ald stat alecee gat: See Wntelits ate a gesting pe ay Whe wish teonetke a tone eeatise [his te the gre ttest move that as eset deen goede bya Ohare in fleas State, tel at gs aedecd commends valde Sopesaiieited: momlens at Wipe Hist Chuaehes whe Thave ne heme cin goo fo this place amd be provided tor, New fet citizens ue ditlege nt peat fetes eb the State acc to gt that eb people Me ed ad at tend pldee de stay rpnovtele dnge thes ate tmenibens ot this Chanel) Te neat bee tits Charan Nutone the fadies who ultemded the ronvention wepe Uescatmes 1 OY Wilson, |: Gofishbeh LoMe Adar Deavtier Link, Pdva~ ptted teary ethene Wher tee gegen Perv bendy. tid espertilly the ealored people should ite im the elation of the Re pull aati het this year, and they should rather see toot that they go tothe paths atol vote us th ds essential Ahar the Republicans shothl leat heir Ure sident and Conpressmen thas ve ur, ‘Dt patty is phased tu ace te dt that the atghtis of all citizens under the bew, shalt he protected, cspraally at the bal- Aut tay Carbondale Mingal Water ea he had Is witha Vo Meddoo, who will deliver oat you doc, Uhis water is splendid cod prtect health restara., and all pore cane deinking *Carbomdate — Minmral Wate” are sure (o derive Janefits, All Kinds of Coal, Lime. 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Hale deed ond stratghtened $n 90 anfuutes efter oe shutupeaty using the Male Dane be deretved Be Autiistone, Yay the eeuulne fl EULthe besteacldtn fashionable Jadiew for yemee, 10 NEY always piven watiofactions 4 1¢2 AGENTS WANTED IN EVERY TOWN MINNEAPOLIS, MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER CO., RINNESOVa” 2 ‘ CITY LOCALS, In looking up news items were surprised to find that our people did notice the excellent opporlunity to make money, The “H H" club declared a divi- dend on April roth. One boy who was bright enough to look ater the matter, cashed in his cards at $2 73 each, , Through the negligence or over- eight of some people who might have taken his place in the d'vidends they neglected and lost that excellent op- portunity. Every 48-Ib 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 carde can be used. Ask your grocer about at and if he cannot give you the in- formation, ask the ‘Lopeka Milling Co. to explain it to you, A contest is now on which expirea November 3th, A similar contest expired April and, 1908, and some some of the cards inthat 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 dest brewd. Mrs. Rentic of Muskogee, Okla. isepending a few days in the city, the guest of Mme. Fannie E, Motin, Mr J #1 Fields of Carrollton, Mo ia vieiting in the city, the gueat of Mr Charles H Morton . Rev. J, M Pope, who was assigned to the pastorate of St, Mark A ME church on the North side, tendered his reagnation as pastor on Friday night of fast week, which was ac cepted nd Rev. W. H. Houseley of South Omaha was assigned in his plact. Rev. Pope was appointed pastor at Paola. Rev. Pope leaves a host of friend? in the city who wish him great success, The follow ing are some ofthe 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 Ar gentine; C. R. Ruuyon. Independ ence; J. M. Pope, Paola, W H. Housley, North Topeka: A. H, Brooks, Coffeyville; J, J. Pleasant, Parsons, _ Mrs Carrie Ashworth entertsined at a three course Inncheon Saturday in honor of Mra Viola Merriwether of Kansas Gity. Miseouri et TR Mra Datsy Burch of St Joseph, Mo, returned to her home lart Sat- urday, after spending a week 1n the city visiting relatives and friends eee Mre Amanda Bell of Bellview entertsined Mre Grant Reed at sup- per Thureday Miss Elizabeth Scott left Sunday for Oklahoma, where she will visit her father a few weeks Tho WH girla have organized a whist club composed of sixteen girls The firat regular meeting will be held at Mise [Hazel Barton tomorrow — Mre carrie Ashworth entertained at ber home, 1168-Lincoln atrect, at whiat Monday evening, in honor of Miss Daisy Thompson of Colorado, — Bert Kimebrew and wife, two of the beat crterers in the county have taken charge of the culinary depart ment of the National hotel. Mrs Vaughn has returncd from a visit to Kaneas City Mre Green has retuined to Naeh- ville, Tenn Our popular Galena correaponds ent, Melirea Fucll, haa been spend ing the summer in Colorado,and our Colorado Springs repreventative had the pleasure of hearing her when aho addressed the Lyceum at that place. She has now returned to Joplin and will send the news as be. fore and mcet up with our old sub. acribers, ALONG THE LANE, Oh, the summmer fanes are narrow, but sumn With cool, green aisles of eline and flitting bis When twilight dewe are falling upon the gatt Then meet me, Mabel, mect me, along the nar: Once more let's stroll together, your hand in n And softly sing those old songs, along the sum Sweotheart, in the summer weather narrow 1: There again let’s stroll together; sing on Sweet Song,” Though young love be dimmed by parting, | again, if as one we two were starting, hand in han —_—_—_— eee Oh, the summmer fanes are narrow, but summer lanes are long; With cool, green aisles of elu and flitting birds of song;— When twilight dewe are falling upon the gathered grain, Then meet me, Mabel, mect me, along the narrow lane. Once more let's atroll together, your hand in mine again, And softly aing those old songs, along the summer lane, Sweetheart, in the summer weather narrow lanes arc 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 ag one we two were starting, hand in hand along the lane. Re FOR SALE—Twenty acres of ex )He preached an excellent sermo cellent land and house and horn. | Rew A Beauy 16 helping ina reviv: Located In five miles of Topeka. this week Mev Mendenhall has 1 Inquire at Tre PLAINDEALEX ofiloe. turned from the state conventio and rannrta a creat time NOTICE, PRINTERS, Sealed bids will be received for printiog the minutes of the Kansas Conference of the A. M. E. church until noon Mocday, October 19th, Work must be guaranteed in every respect and completed in thirty days after copy is delivered to pr nter, Send bids t) 1726 Topeka avenue, Topeka, Kans. Number of minutes to be printed, 1200. STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Services on last Suoday were well attended. ‘The pastor's text was “Take off thy shoes, for the ground on whivh thou standest 3s holy’ Get Busy In business for yourself. What's the use of work- ing for someone else all of your days? Here are a Few Enterprises that will make you aa independent living: Grocery store in the Negro district doing good husi- nes3 $800--$200 cash, balance on easy terms. Restaurant doing well,'$25 a day—$too cash, Saloon, mixed trade-—$250. Lunch Room runs $10 a day, $50. Four chair Barber Shop established trade $150. Fifty reom Hotel, down town, well furnished $2,000, $500 down $10 per week. Twenty room Rooming house $600 easy terms. Fifteen room Rooming house ‘near roth and Oak, $300, clears $75 a month. Several 8 to 12 room Rooming houses, will sell for $50 down and $5 per week. tar If you want to gointo 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, 41867 1908 Howard University Soboel of Metiing REV WOR THIRKIDLD Eb 2D, Pres, ROUT REVTURN, Mfr, Mean W oC. MENLILL, MD Secretary The Forty-firet annual session will begin October 1, 1008, and continues eight monthy, Four Year’s Graded Conrse in Medicine, Three Year's Graded Conrse in Dental Surgery. . Three Year's Graded Course in Pharmacy, An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered, Full corps ot instructor, Well equipted laboratorics, ‘Phe new Freedman's Hoppitel, which adjoics the Medical college, just completed at a onet of €500,000 offers uncacelled clinical facilitica, The third sevaion of the post-yraduate school aml polyclinic will will begin may 9, 1909, and continue six weeks for Medical course and four weeke for Dental couree, For further information or Catalogue, write W. C, McNEILL, .D., Sesrtary, 539 Florida Ave., Waskington, D, C. Coal, Feed, Hay, Etc., OF JAS. C, SHIMER, Both Phones 475 1815 Kansas Ave To give everybody an opportuni» ty to try Ford’s Hair Pomade and owing to occasional requests for a smaller size, we have decided to pat up @ 250 atze in addition to our reg- ular 500 ize, citber size mailed post paid on receipt of price. Addrees The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 153 E. Kinzie atreet, Chicago, 111. For particulara see advertisement elses where in this paper. FOR RENT—A four-roum houee at 28¢ Clay street. errno enn US Y NOTICH, FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. The services on Sunday moraing well attended. Rev. Carr delivere 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 morseing. Mrs. Susan Tellis who attended the convention in Atchison, made an excellent report as to the Sunday school and Missionary work, Rev. W. W. Btewart of Lawrence preached Sunday evening. Hie text was ‘Men and brethren, what shal! Ido to be saveat” Miss Osborne of Kansas City sang alter the evening sermon, The members and friends of the Sewing circle enjoyed an outing ai the home of Mra Martha Vance, ter miles north of town, on Thursday BT, JOHN A, M, E. CHLURCH. The thirty-third session of the Kansas conference of the A, M, E. church is now a matter of history. The session ‘vas largely attended by both clergy and laity. The members and friends ot St. John vied with one another in their efforts to take care of the conference and to make it pleasant for the many etravgers, regardless of denomina tion. The good people of the city threw open their homes for the ac- ¢ mmodation of everybody, The spirit and character of the conference was kept at high water mark from the beginning to the end of the session, ‘Lhe 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 vieitora, The eervices at St. John on Sunday were ofa very inspiring and helpful character. The pastor spoke to a_ large cot- gregation on “Ownership and Ser vice.” His eubject at 3 p.m was “A Fourfold look" Special conse eration service was enjoyed by many devout hearte. 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 faith- ful 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 beat minds of the city, | CARD OF THANKS We wish to return thanke to the many friends for the kindness ex- tended to us during our recent be- reavement, Mr. ano Mrs. Scott Tuomrson AND LAMILY, NOTICE, Literary Socictics, take notices The Executive committee of the Inter-State Literary association of Kansag and the West will mect in Kansas City, HKaneas, Saturday, October Jlet, at 1 p,m, at the ree. idence of Mrs. W, [. Grant, Liat N, Fourth street. It is earnestly hoped that all societies that haye not organived will do #o at once. Every society should begin at once to plan to have a representative at the annual meeting in Omaha, Neb. That city ia anviously waiting to receive the largest delegation in the history of the urganization. Let us go up in large numbers, Mr. F.C. Wast, President, Mu. J. G, Peow, Omaha, Chairman Executive committee. Mus W. L, Grant; cor See, FOR SALE—Rooming houee, res. taurant and Pool Hall, The beet money-making proposition in the state. Keason for wanting to eel, failure in health, A snap for -ome one, an it is the only rooming hone and restaurant in the city For further information, address SJ, Jamer, Box sun, Sapulpa, Okla E—V_— SPRINGFIELD, MO, Mairy Dean wan bitten on the hand by a horse and ax blood por. onmg has ect in there ix danger of hig arm havingto be amputated. kuneral services were held Friday afternoon over the remains of lil. bert Leachman, who met death laet Thuraday evening under the whecle ofa car on which he bad been work. ing. Services held at home on Lyon street; interment in Greenleaf cem: etery, He leaves s wife and four or five small children to battle with the hardships of fifc...... Little El. la Wilburn, daughter of Anderson Wilburn and wife, ls reported con. valescent, after a week or 80 of ilk ness...... Willian Smith is said to be on the sick liet__wwMre. F. Le Boxley, G R A Matron of the Grand Chapter left for Hannibal Wednes- day, to attend the funeral of our Ueloved Past G R Matron, Mre L. J. Roberts, Mra B B Cooper, R. M. of Euclid Chapter No. 23, by approval of the chapter, selected a beautiful floral emblem, a star, for the ovcasion. Also, grectings of condolence were sent to the bereav. ed husband, Mre Ada Stephenson chairman of the committee....++ Mre Aggie Blakey, living in a beaut. ifal euburban part of the city, last Saturday entertained at dinner Mrs Amanda Campbell of Denver, and a number of other guests. The affair waa an enjoyable onc and long to be remembered......A delightful gathering was that at the home of Mre 1. 8. Cooper, #30 South Grant atreet, complimentary to Mra R. A. Vavghn of Chicago, and Mra Wm. Campbell of Denver. ‘The house was pretty with beautiful cut flow. ere. A guessing game of promi. nent personages was inetructive and interesting, the firet prize, a lovely little picture, being wou by Mrs 1. Withams. Covers were laid for 19 and a dainty two course repast was served. The hous from 2 to 6 all ecemed to pass too quickly and on taking their departure all decided that Mra Cooper was a charming hosters. ATCHISON NEWS. Miss Florenze Mawkins spent a few days in the city last week with Mra Preston Monely .....Mia. L. Tyicaof 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 .....Mre Stanford and wife will remain indef. initely with Mra Stanford's parenta, Mr Helm and wife, on N. Fourth. ....Mra Alex Smith is visiting rel. atives in Kansas City......Misses Goldie Cunningham, Lena Gillum, Emma Glover and Camille Wilson apent Saturday in the country .... The home of E. Dyrert and wife was completely destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, with a lose of about $500.... .Rev Terrell and wife, Mesdames Glover, Taylor, L. Holloway, Myston, Turner, Mary Jones; Wies Maud Glover; Mesera. James Eaves, K Gassoway, and Smith Williama attended the A M E conference in Topeka last week. «. +e Mra George Ousley is itt at her home on Cue street. The State Baptist convention is in acexion at the Ebencever Baptist church this week, About 206 delegates are in the city... ..Rev. A. C, Terrell takes charge of the A ME church at Wichita for the ensuing year. He has had charge of the church in this city for five years and aa pastor has eerved his people well, His honesty and fairness in all things have made him a permanent fixture in the hearts of every one, W chita gains while Atchison losce, Rev. Terrell and his wife have the good wishes of the entire city, in their new field, KANSAS CITY, KANS Oct. 6, 'Os, We wih ta express our sincere thanks to our friends for their sym. pathy and floral offerings, given in our recent bereavement of and eore row forthe Jus of ahurcand and father, Mus, Corns Penis, Jesse Penis, Nettie Penix, Frank Penta, bee MARS, ELLA STOVALIL 64 Minnesota Ave. Who ie in cowmumeation with the very best peeple whe eceks weod help, Lhe Topeka Ptaindealer ADVERTISING RATFS PER WONTIL $200 PER INCH, Nich CHILFS, . . . . Fditor SUBSCRIPTION KATES: YO FEAL DY RIAL reson cot coesseserocassonserssers ov $1.80 Bg Months LY MALT sean oor csese wvesoee ovoes cone $100 Tiree months by mall... ww wn came LD tatered af the Postofiics at Topeks ad Second clase Mall Matter FRIDAY OUT, 16, Loos, We have traveled in difterent parte ofthe West in the last sixty days and we must say that Taft's election is safe en far as the West ta concerned, Kansas will give him a plurality of yooco He is gainirg every hour All factions in this state are a unit forhim. Talt ie growing stronger and Stubbs weaker Taft will lead him by several thousand. The col- ored vote will be alnoet solid for tim. There are a few who won't vote tor him, but will not vote for Bryan We visited Missouri last week, met the Missouri colored Re publican club of St Louis tast Sun- day. Weepoke and heard the ex- pression from scores ot colored men who have been affiliating with the Democrats for years, and who now ea, they are for Taft and Hadley This organization is the strongest in the country There is not another Negro p litical organizati n in Amer - ica that can eynal it. They have men wan are trusted to look after their welfare. Yuu can’t fina a col- ored man in St Louis who respects hia family who will vote tor Bryan and Kern, Prot Vernon has spoken in Kanena, Colorado and Missouri, and is meeting with great success. The peopie 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 fuol with Bryan, Tillman and other Negro haters. Georgia just passed laws disfran- chising the Negro Elect Taft, and we will have a sure right to vote or have no one to draw n oney as Con- gressman on our name, President Rooeevelt baa ordered an investigation ot the Jim Crow car outrages in Ohlahoma We will publish particulars next week. The president willsee that justice is dune, Ifthe Negro who tw tajking sbout voting for Bryan should stop and think who has been and who are now his friends. President Roe. velt 13 to be commended for this act, an‘ all OMlahoma Negroes will be proud, WHY TAM A NEGRO DEMOCRAT. To make my post.ion plaia, I eub mit the fullowing reagone— The Republican party placed the ballot in my pogyacasion, and believ ing it tu he an inglorious mastake, I ant hastening to correct it by help- ing my Suuthern white Democratic friends ty take 11 away from me as sOun as possibly Ido nut beheve in any body that believes in me, thereture J do not beheve an the Republican” party, ‘Thatit waa born ty abolish s'avery aud lo mave a man ot me wat ne concurn Whatsoever, as I do not Want tu be wimaa and never did, Vhat lancolu died a smartyets death deeanse ot his advocacy of my Cause tn heame thiok that Lincoln was dfool andacraukh 2 dul a deserve ot, That the ist state in the L san, a good Dem ocraue state Oklahoma, has accorded me jim crow treatinent inate schoule, at its telepnones, on its railroads and in many other of its public plas is immaterial, as the Demucrals always did know what was hast tur my welfare’ As these good J),mocrats of Oklahoma also sawte jtthat [ virtually lost my right to note J ehall ever pray for their political euplemacy’ | party. It has written Into the Dem: ocratic platfurm of West Virginia a plank pledged to prevent the Negro from ever more being a polit cal factor in that state; why should I not Perihat I have pat my trust in jor per hands—the good old Demo. [cratic party? | fama Nejsro Democcat because I preter the ehotgun policiesof D a oeratic South Carolioa to the liberal spirit of Repablican Ohio, where the ballot is sacredly sateguar ded toe all men, black or white. Tama Negro Demoerst pecans the Fourteenth and Fifteenth ame id ments to the Nationaal constitution are Republican inttruments, and I oppose their continus! operation because my Demozeatic allies camo! grin absolute control at the country's aflairs whil» these amendments are the law of the lant. What would happen to me chould these lana ever become lost to us has never been considered by me—being a Negro Democrat, I am not expectea to +ee the serious side of any matter in- volving the hest interests of my rac ! Asa Negro Democrat I rever* Tillman, who scoffs at my ambitions and who travels the country over advertising me as a beast and unfit for civilization. AsaNegio Domoicat I regard Foraker as a perennixt joke. Nor am I gratefulto him for his forty years of serv'ce for me either on the field of battle or in the halls of state. What do I care for his soldierly enurage or his statesmanly ele quences Neither was sincere The tact that heis one of the nation's greatest Republicans makes the evidence ot his insincerity manifest Aga Negro Democrat, let me have silent partin tha company of such distinguished patriots as John Sharpe Williams and G-vernor Vardaman ot Mississippi, famouz in the annals at their party as sleepless sentinels at the door of hope—ant however to permit the entrance of the Negro thereto, but to deny him admission to the realm of opportunity and the jovful expectancy of a soon to-be- realized heritage of blessings such all other citizone enjoy and appreci- ate I admire their style of deruoc- racy! I don't want to be a citizen; T want to be a Nege> Damorecrat, Asa Negro Democrat my political gods are Hoke Seth of Georgia and ‘the noble J ff Devs of Arkansas, One, the god of mod law, the other the chief prieat of riot They are the Negro’s friend, Atlanta's binody harvest of a few months apois an enduring mark of Hoke Smith's love for his colored brother. ‘The genial Davisis almost persuades that he might some day substitute the Ne- groes for mules as beasts of burdens on his Arkansas plantation Coula I be other than a Democrat having such dear friends as these’ A Nevro Dem crat—jes, an! proud of at’ Twill vote fir Hryan because he is backed by nav frreedain the solid South, f will vote for him because if elected he will be bound to cons duct his administration in harmony with the wiehes of his solid South Si ae i a a cB pera _ le. : 6 ° ; = - oy t of a © a y uefa rh ey é 3 ede PTC ay s Ww) C j : ; a es 2 a x 3 a ee ae Ravn, ied 8 .& = oS Pra 133! 5 Ds $ © 2 a : , aH % Wow 3 ge & a i wg aS = if HH } “8 <r or et Se = # v - 4 ie age TR Pee , 2a 7 eee! aaa Ghent ihe Ss. | S, Mi eae ce ie pan He 2 og 3 Ah ea es gi Se Se egecaiet Unt ATE ge‘ © 2 5 4 uae ae % 9 S 3 SR Pe meh AS, = s VW etal pean aT fEE Mo 5 ae ne am 3 pea ~ 5 ys ea A eae , 3555 2 OU > en Ae: sil bie Pemba, vi: $s £ ee * 3 Yi pees oe 5 sole [h a: 3.9 . of hap aey Hee FS 2m A Ls 3 ERERE add «i fea s 3 cena a - ABE re ee : " a3 a => cH wg 4, eae SS rt eee (se & Ss \ » Vers) eee au sak oO z : Pree oh ts Ee oe ins ee a 5 te Sia A See A EG & .\We— EC Ors Et * ae aes Ai 8 ae AL ates) Roe a me 525 < FA’ 3 cc, ey a Ss 3 7 ; NYS = CAME ie ar ata ‘A 7 ‘ 2 ¥ , wee: Vee eo asf fae a = ERE fs oe ce ae = 57 3 histae es Seng > ‘ ental hs a ree ri Sg a: Nene ie ie ot ‘ § ‘ a ce ee ei: fee, t iat Cuyepre — ra 6 a ee Gane or © on a eo = A ys ea . Vee C) further opposa him because he ia the atandard bea.er of the Republican party in this nattonal campaign and lama Negro Democrat, In short, I am_ opposed to every- thing trademarked Republican Party. Iam opposed to every beneficenc law passed by it, either in nation or in state, for my welt baing and ele vation, fam opposed to it because it has wiped out, whenever in power, every law vicious in principle to my interest instigated and paeaed by Democratic lawmikers, my friends and benefactors. Ldesire to be “jrm crowed,” dis- franchised, repudiated asa citizen of the Republic and in every partic ular made a target for Democratic ridicule and abuse I do not want to ba patriotic, nor grateful, nor thoughtful of the future of my race; therefore | make plain the reasons why [am A NEGRO DEMOCRAT The question, ‘Why I am a Negra Democrat," is ircnically anawered by one who gives reasons that should cenvirceall honest, thinking Negruer that it 13 now tine ta stap and con- sider ifthe voting for Hryan is to continue such menin p wer as Has well, Millman antothers, which means the conatruction of Jim Crow laws, dhsfranchisement and lynch laws. There is a set of “riggers' who think it is smartto be contrary and uppose anything that 1s lor the good ofall Itas a surprise to us how an intellygeatc lored man can vote lor Bryan when he ts eontrontod with thy proposition, “We don't need you.’ The meaner the rebel Dem- nera’s treat som? of them the betler they hke them, and the harder they work forthem Weare not surprised it the alley Negro but the pretentious vigoted iellow wha claims to be something who can go off with such rattle as Vardaman and Jefi Davis nakes us wonder, WANTED—A first class cook fur Lincoln Institute. None but women of good moral character need apply. Write to President B, F. Allen, Line coln 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. Great Bend Hardware & Implement Co., Great Bend, — Kansas Look! Look! Look! You can make Money by investing in a few Shares of Black Diamond Development Co’s., Stock BENE SANSA SIT RINGO Vb ee tll ont thls Coupon and inail to 1. L, JONES, Viee- President BO. 0. Ce. 2640 State Street, Chicago, Mhinoia, GENILBMEN: Lenclowe borewith. co... ee cece e Hallarn for SO oF.e se eceeeeces ‘shares of Black Diamond Development Co's, Stock at 598 per sbare Par Value #1,00 each, fully paid and nou-asxerrable ard carry Bo per sonal liability. Namennce cenesevenes ae ceseee eaiwne) vee Addresn, .. secnccccccccccsesece sovseeers TIOW The Roeard of Darecers ol the COMPANY isnow offennga ter shares of this priest STOCK to the PUBLIC for the purpos: of hasten: ing ther developement THIS stock has now, adady INCOME THIS STOCK has heen held in the Treas ury asa prize by ite DIRECTORS tor fnture developements, and NOW the BO RD of DIRECIORS has deemed at wise ty open ep its treas ury and offer SU 000 shares of stoch ts the public, which stock you may considir yourslf very fortunate to have this py rtanity to purchase as the treasury has been close} for months. PHIS small number of shares is naw put on the marke? for the purpose of tucreasing our devels opements and aley to hasten wr DIVIDEND periad Fvery ohare is tully Patd and Non Asacasahile, All Stock Parhtcipstes Atie This 30,000 snares is tg be sol at soa perehare- It is Rightly wrth jie per share, as we have atthe present time, Jo splendid pas welle and G3o acres of territory that we are developing. We havea CAGH Market for All ofo r gas Thi STOCK ie solid tu lts rang. ing from 50 shams up to 5cou with a discount of 20 percent forall! cash payments of S$su00 and over, pay- able in stock; and will allow to per cent dicount for all cash payments Jesa thats 85000, payable in stock, NOW it you wantte mak a guod Investment, aa not fail to get in your eubseription for some uf this stock, as we pay dividends at par, ahich is $loo per share, So you ean see that thia wold te a Great Money Maker for you in a very short while, 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 Political Dope By Adolph Gnfhin Crawford County Politics AVOPULAR MAN FOR COUN. 1\ TREASURER OF CRAW, rORD COUNTY, ua — Mr. Gus LiForge 1e a candidate for co inty treasurer on the Demo. cratic tleket, and ix one of the beat known men in Crawford county, has hyed in this county for 25 yeara He come from one of the best familten in this county and in a young man juet in the prime of hfe and i well liked by all clases of pecple; he 19. friend of all laboring min he ix not a politition, but a geod basincea man, He owne and tpaates one of the largest stock fortis inthis scetion of the coun try. Any min who make a enccess pt bre awn business PS) certainly capuide ct corda ting he ature of Me people. He ev inan of hie word and kes wordas his bond. We has alarge bambur ot friends who are willing te atard: by him nt Nev 3 to ynteintte htselations He ie 4 De rocret ind will revonve a great tauy Ropabl ein votes. bee mee he is qualiticd is a business mainte ll the thee of county treasarer He las alwars be ia reat frtend to the Near Ie wall cortiiny receive a a darn nimber of votes from our vace ot poople He las always hep edthem abonever they haba wer thy ee presented te ham bs thom We mela table ind daays willing! telly these noneed, (lets t great | advoc ater four public school 4y stem at) lalicves in treatt 2 covery | manrecht A colund amin soung for Mi LiForge will certainly be voting cor a fiend of oni ace Mr Lalor: stinds ser whatas neaht in tre uy dnnhding of the community wnowinch he dives, iways atriving for the dust, so therefore you shold remember him when you cast your rote red vote for han Kansas City, Kas. Polities. ‘ Wed. SMITH Kemoritt Nominee for Judge ot the Court of Common Pleas, Me. HF Smith, nominee of the Demoeritie party for Judge of the Comtao1 Pleas Court of Wyandotte ronoty, 8a gentleman well qualified to fll the position to which he aspircs | Mr. San‘th is a native of Abneis, horn in August ‘4, came wo Kanes in's,, making Argentine his bea, having recived fiw edu tativt an the schools of {linois and Missoni. For sometime Mr Sinith duined bis attention to mechanics, Mankig that every young man should lewru a trade before definite. sy deciding bis business for life. For sore time he wae in) the con. sractinpy ard real catate b siness, Durirg tu tine he got the contract fer build ny the Argentine City Mat, completing itin 1. While ia this burincss Ma. Sinith turned die attention to the study of lw snd was adinitted to the bar an “Of, Ilis al) hity as a lawyer was koon reognicad and in he war ap. pomted eny attumey by CG. W. Manton aho was thon mayor, and aay after aands elected to the ollice snd file Phe position credit ibly to himself ind the © ty for a umber es $tars, Mrs thie veelf made min and Seowed ory, hard and intelligent work, Ww rieen to his present poni. NOP Neves, bavi made a suc cee very bustnes undertaken bytes Me hos dong been regarded ae ore of Argentine’ beat citizens, sauce rfid taager who, by hozest aud srighiforw wed) businers vcth. ody, bie on the conlidence ot the eee of bis Luunty, Met wecord wea Memocrat, 4 fighter at all times for the mtcrest of his party, not{ai- _ A FRIEND OF THE COLORED MAN ae Si p 4 ; és +opky 8 * . i, 7 F 2 y A i WES Ay 4 i 7 big Sap . 7 ; 2 pede Ts , : eo 4 Mi Lge on iH wf AT oN uo ae , ; J a TER oe Ce r Meats ¢ (ae ie Feat te A oy MMBC, || ‘ en Ee ean ae head Caicedo i Mea ene xing es re eae Pes ae "i ? hb : “ae ‘ PSC. SIF RNs pra =e «i e Yeu %. ie ¥ ee ms) re Bo al gt YQ Rect lai eae aes dee Lk, PS eae aaa Pr gn Nia sei ' oe, es Taschen Ag WO T pyres it oly nee Wa es a ie vee Bees wee, AN ae fh, etree ds Cees VME VE PEE, Sep ya rates TERE ego: ea 4 ay TORO Jr AR he ; yr Ba rented 58 NT ed ns) Gye gee ECA eT Src TS Wc Bg HON. JOSEPH TAGGART, Democrat Candidate for County Attorney of Kansas City, Kas, County Attorney of Wyandotte County and Staunch Defender of Justice and Right. J. M. Wilkerson Candidate for Re-Election to the Office of On the Republican Ticket lowing suything to swerve him from what he considers his party's interest, not sllowlog himeelf to bevome discouraged at any time, but fighting hardest when the odds ‘were laracat sgainst euccese, made hima eader, —_— Mr. Smith deserses the confidence shown in him by his party, Iis qualificationa for the oflice com» mended him to all thinking men and he should 5e elected. If elect. ed the citizens of Wyandotte county will soon find that they have placed the right man in the judicial chair, The believers in law enforcemen placuw a trust where it rightful belongs when they elected Hon. Joseph Taggart, County Attorney of Wyandotte county. The oflice haa always been in the hands of the Republibans and it remained for a Democrat to give the people the relief asked for. | oMr Taggart has enforced the taw without feir or favor, Lis magnificent administration stands for iteelf, and, if merit counte, Mr, Tagyart will receive by way of en. dorcment, 1 #econd term, He is not asking the support of anyone eunply boeause he ax a Democrat, but an hix moet excellent record, and bevauve he enforced the law, It would ecom hkea pity to tum down a oman with such a clean, honest straighttorward record, No one can tind fault with him or the way he has conducted the ollie, Mr. ‘Taggut haw in his of fice come of the best legal talent in the etate, thus giving Wyandotte county one of the etrongert legal forces that ever served the peaule, | MIAMI COUNTY, KAS. B. J. Sheridan, is the Demo- cratic nominee for congress ia the second district. Mr. Sheri- dan has always been a friend of the Negro. He has helped to build Negro churches and help- ed to support the pas’ors, He has helped to cdusate the black boys and girls and has led the way in correcting them when they went wrong. With sucha Democrat in congress, the Ne- gro race weuld have a defender who would not go to extremes, but would stand for treating the Negro according to his merits. He wa man that is easily approach cd and ig a friend of the laboring clases. He ix a youns: man just ir the prime of life and has the pros: pects of a bright future. He haa always been a friend to the race and never losca an opportunity to aid them to advancement. As a lawyer he stands away up in the profession, Mr, Taggart has been county at. torney of Wyandotte county for the pat year and a half, and since taking otlice he haw won for himuelf among all classes of people are. spstatian af being fair and just to every person, Ie belrevesin belp. ing the unfortunate and punishing the wicked; he haa never refused to estend mercy, whl ne one ean ety that he has ever treated a culorad man d.fferently from any other, Mr. Tagyirt ig alwo attorney for Bro, Jubn TT, Wicks, who is under sentunce in the Louisiana State, Penitentiay. Mr, Taggart believes vit Mr, Hichs was unjustly cons vieted and hax epent Lin thne and money in an eflort to secure a wat. don for Hicks, Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. A School For Christian Training. ; « STS OMe pe Bees, GB ERO, hartge WHAT d 9 og en ! WE tolap ot Sa. a [tT WE oo , ie n Ok 2G ag rn DO ne i hi 2 Be off) - a, °° Revog 1 Pl Bao eo lee Vl a! eal eer Ta ir dapeirt Na a a Fe ee Ds at ro r ey a) ' - * : ees Aa DEPARTMENTS: Pee etek Apreitural, Nutmal, Nawal Freparatory, Musto, ADVANTAGES; senate Sit ehh Ah itnne tietng tral fk aire Every tas Expenses Reasonable. Help for Worthy Students, School Opens Tuesday, Sepiember 8th. Send for Catalogue. I!n- formation cheerfully given. Wm. R. Carter, Principal. = M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal. DRAWER &M., TOPENA, KANSAS, Judge Van B. Prather | The dutles of the office of Pro. bate Judge, are greater than many people are aware of,and while Judge Van B. Prather, has never been ad. mitted to the bar, hie decisions prove that he is familiar with the law. Of the many casea that have been appealed from his court, not one has ever been reversed by the higher court. Judge Prather says that law is eupposed to be founded upon justice, mixed with a reason. able amount of common senee and along theee lines he has rendered his decisione, tempering justice with mercy and giving to every case the just and reasonable consi. deration it deserves. Being a man of mature aye and having experence. cd hardships in life, he haw {a kind heart and has ever shown mercy and kindness to those who are forced into his court. The prcbate judge f4 also judge of the juvenile court and Mr. D’rat- her being a avhool tevher of many, years’ caperience, ia amply jor ard well qualitied to till the ponis tion, his many yetrs’ cvperience stardit him in youd steut in hand, bong the boyx and gules who arc brought into hise mrt, Ee now has | more than 400 bey. and gins on pirole trom the juyenite court, who are looked after by the probation oflicer, Judge Prather hay handled these childrcn in rach % manner as Wasiep-—Two young women to begin training inthe SMitehall Hose pital. For further information ad- dres#, Mies M, KE. Merritt, Mitebell Hospital, Leavenworth, as. WHEN IN BOLUY anmner~ Don't torget to stop at The Commercial Hotel Where you will find First Crass AccomMMUDALIONS Everything First Class and .Up to- Date Mre. F, B. Berryand, Daurhters, Prope. : NOTICE. — Miss Anni EE. Sinith, 430 Washes ngton Avenue, Kanei City, Kans, who recently graduated from Weet- ern University in dress making, millinery and domestic science, is open for engrgementa, Partics in need of competent persous in either one of the above branches will write this young lady, who ow reching employment and comes well recom- mended to virry out cither of the above to a ouccessful completion, to corvince them that he is their friend and that he wants to help them to become good citizena, cx. ercising over tham a fatherly 1n. tercet and kind care. Ie also shows to the unfortunate mother every consideration, refusing to take from a mother her children, even though she is poor and usable to provide for the children, belreving as he docs that it ia the duty of the coun. ty and state to step in and he)p such an unfortunate mother to provide forber family until such time as the children are able to provide for themeclves. On the other hand he does not hesitate to protect the child where the mother te criminal and neglecta the children, Judye Prather invites the public to scrutinize his official acts for the purl two years and if the voters think he is entitled to1e-election he will be very thankful for their eup- poitand vote, The books of his ut. fice are in good conditiou and every thing connected with his oficial position ix open to the closest: in. spection, There is no oflice within the gilt of the pe ple of Wyandotte county that caercises a yreater intlucnes tor the good ur evil, aveording to the adminieiation of the ofcial, than that of probate judge, and ecr. taunly the people ein mike nu mis. take ia election Judge Prather to this position again dude Prather wos clectad to his paexcnt office wo years ayo, on the Domoerse troket, ind having been ro carcftl and faithful in the dis. thuge of las varied dats, he is justly entuticd tu be re-elected this year, Swellest Jewelry Store in Towa Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices, 817, KANSAS AVENUE. Kell Phone 1091 dnd, Puce 969, Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. xamining Physician of (he nights and Ladies of Protoction'{ Special attention to dlseaves * of women and Delvate diseases & | OMice and Resklenve: 327 Madison Stroet. TOPEKA, KA ee . vtolla im. Ontce Hours |) ote a W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon ut? sua Yausay Avonhe: tadependent Inene 9138, TOVFKA, KAg, 22 Sal Sa Ee. anne Ee =m a oe sso sashes