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OPEKA PLAINDEALER Constitutional Constitution . A LANDSLIDE FOR JUDGE W. H. TAFT! VOLUME X. The Believers in Good Government Stand by one of the Greatest of all Americans. In the election of William II. Taft for president of these United States of America and her provinces by a portion of the American people Tuesday, is a great victory for freedom and prosperity. Although we deplore the fact that a huge number of honest, intelligent citizens in the Southland were debarred from casting a ballot for this big hearted American, yet they rejoice in his election believing and looking forward to the time when he and the grand old party will make it possible for the disfranchised to participate in the election of a chief executive of the nation and her law making body or reduce the representation of those states that deny Republicans the right of exercising the elective franchise. It is the bounded duty of the honest American to see to it that every citizen enjoys these privileges. The Republican party and Mr. Taft have pledged the enforcement of the amendments to the constitution which was intended to enclose every citizen with equal privileges who had not been enclosed with them before their passage. Now it is the duty of citizens who do not enjoy their constitutional rights to protest to the powers that be to keep their promise. Judge Taft will be good as his word, and the sooner the Republic can party regulates this evil the better it will be for the country. It is the duty of President Roosevelt to restore the soldiers who were discharged on account of the Brownsville affair and leave a clean field for Judge Taft as he will have his hands full in getting the amendments enforced. Mr. Roosevelt has made an excellent president. He never did a wrong intentionally and he will be magnanimous enough to adjust the Brownsville matter. Let the Negro race take fresh courage since the election of Judge Talt. (Get land, go into business, make your children go to school work, demand respect and respect the rights of everybody. The Democratic party in fast passing into oblivion as a national organization. They haven't a single logical, experienced man of national reputation left. All the brainy, experienced men have gone into the Republican party except a few who cast their lot with the Heart and Debbs parties. The South should arouse it in Ler Rip Van Winkle slumber, cast aside the race question and extend the right hand of fellowship to the progressive Negro and make him feel that he is one of you and that God created him as He did you. If this is done, the progress North will have to get a different move on herself. The South is the country for the Negro. He can do better in that section. All that is needed in education for the Negro of the same class as that received by the white man. The South needs more and better schools TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 6, 1968. LAVYJANT 1807 BY UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD. M.L.Y. W. H. TAFT, New Head of the Nation. and colleges. The Southern white man is a good fellow if he could only understand what is best for himself. He has never stopped to consider but has continued to damn and outrage the kind, honest Negro and his family. The time has come for a change and old Missouri is the first rock-ribbed, ancient Democratic state to open her eyes and throw off the mask of prejudice and superstition. Kentucky, Maryland and even one county in old Georgia has swung on to the wheels of the Republican chant, and Oklahoma is struggling for a place in the ranks of the party of fair play and justice. Old New York City for fifty years cast her votes for the Democratic nominee for president, but saw the light of day Tuesday and voted for Judge Taft It is all over, the party of right will continue to rule, so let us dwell together on this earth as brothers in peace and unity. W. H. TAFT, New ATCHISON KAS. Mr and Mrs. J. D Colbert re turned last week from a two weeks' visit to relatives in Colorado. Mrs. W. W. Caldwell is ill at her home on Commercial street. Mrs. Perre Allen spent Sunday in Leavenworth. Messrs. Gormold Hudson, Everst Nelson and Delbirt Washington of St Joe, attended the Hallowe'en dance at T T E hall last Thursday. Miss Minnie Denning and Mr. James Brown were quietly married last Wednesday morning. In the afternoon a reception was tendered them at this home of the bride's parents. Many valuable and useful presents were given them. Miss O a Jordan left last week. for her home in Salina, after visiting Miss Hazle Sloss for the last three weeks Mrs. II. Elegan, who is making her home in Leavenworth, spent a few days in the city last week. Mrs. Elith Dutton, of Kansas City, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelse Hunt on Mound St. Dr. W. T. Vernon, Registrar of Treasury, addressed the voters at the Atchison Theatre Saturday evening. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lett. Why did Mr. Henry Fletcher refuse to wear an overcoat Sunday? Mrs. L. A. Robinson died Saturday of asthma and dropsy at her home on Oak street She was 60 years of age. The funeral was held Tuesday from the A. M. E. church. Mr. John Clark died Thursday at 11s Commercial street at the age of 73. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. PARSONS ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Daniels celebrated their 26th anniversary Oct. 25th, 1905 at their residence, 1124 Head of the Nation. Dirr avenue. It was one of the grandest events in the history of Parsons. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white with pot plants dotted here and there. Rev. A. Fairfax had the pleasure of officiating at the first marriage and also the second. After the ceremony a lunch of four courses was served to about sixty. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Ridder, Mrs. Berry Thompson, Mr. J. I. Curry of Virginia, Okla.; Dr. and Mrs. Basket of Coffeyville, Kan.; Mrs. P. II. Bisset of Chetope, Kan, and Mrs. W. B. Roberts of Chicago, Ill. They received man beautiful and useful presents. The evening was spent in a guering contest; Mr. Walter Glass being the lucky one received the first prize, a silver and try --- and Miss A Dorsey received the second prize, a hand painted match holder. The guests departed for their homes, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Daniels at other 25 years of happy wedded life. NEWTON, KANSAS. Merdames N. S. Rickman and W Paige give a breakfast at the home of Mrs. Rickman Saturday morning in honor of Mrs. EJ. Landom and Mrs. Stella Patton of Wichita. Cover were laid for mix and a lovely repast served. The guests left on the noon train for their home. W. H. Paige left on the 3rd inst. for Old Mexico to look after his claim His brother Charles, from New York, will join him there. The I R. A club ladies entertained husbands and friends at a "ghost party" Friday evening Oct. 30th at the home of Mr. and Mrs J. M Gross, 702 East 17th street. A novel entertainment had been planned and was successfully carried through Postmaster Rodgers to School Children The following speech was made by our Postmaster, Hon. A. K. Rodgers, to the school children of Topeka: The Postmaster General a few days ago issued an order to all postmasters, asking them to confer with the local school authorities, with the view of instructing the pupils as to the operation of the postal service First, we will talk about our own office here at Topeka. It is the largest office in the state. Our stamp and stampel paper sales for the last year were $240,000. We have 33 city carriers, rural carriers and 41 clerks, our total local pay roll numbers 81 people. We are thepository for postal deposit funds of every post office in the state. We pay all the rural carriers in the state (1,700 of them) We receive our local mail from 53 trains every day. These mails are distributed to the letter carriers, and by them to the stores, offices and homes of the people. In the country on the rural routes they receive one delivery every week day; in the residential part of the city they are given two deliveries each day, and in the business districts of the city they are given five deliveries each day. Mail matter is classified as first, second, third and fourth claas. First claas matter is available at two cents an ounce or fractional part of an ounce; this includes all matter closed against inspection, and all writing, sealed or unsealed. Second class, unsealed, in one cent for each four ounces, or fraction thereof, no limit to weight This rate applies to newspapers and other periodical publications bearing notice of entry as second class matter. Third class, unmeled, is one cent for each two on ced, or fraction thereof; the limit of weight is four pounds. This class includes books, newspapers and periodicals not admitted to the second class matter, circula- For th cler, unmaled, rate one cent for each ounce, or fraction thereof. This rate is for merchants and other articles not included in the first, second or third classes. The registry department of the NUMBER 45 post office accepts letters or packages that do not weigh over four pounds; the registry fee is eight cents, this in addition to the postage. Registered mails reach every post office in the world. All valuable letters or parcels should be registered. It costs but eight cents to do so. A registered package is seldom lost, and when it is, the sender of a registered article, paid at the letter rate of postage and mailed in and sent to a United States post office, is indemnified up to the amount of twenty-five dollars, by the Post office department. A safe and inexpensive way of sending money to your friends, or in the way of business, is by postal money order. You can get an order not to exceed $2.50 for 3 cents; not to exceed $5 for 5 cents; not to exceed $10 for 5 cents, and an order for $1.00 will only cost you 30 cents. The post office is a safe place for depositing your money for safe keeping; this you can do by purchasing a money order payable to yourself, which is good for one year. A very important feature in the careful addressing of all mail matter; the name of the person addressed, the post office and state must be given, and if the party resides in a city give the number and the street. Never write John Doe, City; always write the name of your town, as, John Doe, Topeka, Kansas. You would be surprised to see the amount of mail that comes to our office poorly addressed, or not addressed at all. You should put your stamp on the upper right hand corner of the envelope, and see that it is careful, put on. Do not lick all the mucilage off. A better plan is to purchase a package of 25 envelopes with the two cent stamp already embossed—they cost only 51 cents. This means 50 cents for the 25 two cent stamps and 1 cents for the envelopes. If you make a mistake in addressing one of them you can exchange it for a 2 cent stamp at the post office if envelope is not mutilated. "Post cards" and advertising cards are not understood by a great many people. We are all familiar with the government postal cards, but the fancy post cards are the ones that make the trouble. A legal post card is made of the same size and material as a government postal card, and can be written on and sent through the mails for one cent, but an advertising card and a leather card when written upon cost two cents postage. The card that has isinglass upon it must be placed in an envelope, and when written upon costs two cents, and if not written upon and unsealed it is only one cent; but in both cases the stamp must be placed upon the envelope and not on the card. Great care should be taken when you send a package by mail. It should be carefully and closely wrapped, and tied so that it will not be liable to go to pieces and two contents get lost. Never put writ ing in an unsealed package; if you do it will cost you the first class rate, and if not paid first class you are subject to a fine of $10. Now I address a letter or package with a lead pencil; use pen and ink, and if you cannot write a clear, plain address, get someone else to address it for you I thank you for your kind atten- tion SOCIALOGICAL STUDY OF THE AMERICAN NEGRO Paul W. Chayers, the local editor and position, is at work on an ambitious project, the preparation of "The History of the Connel Line in the United States." It promises to be a comprehensive and is to be really a so ecological study of the American Negro, his progress in certain directions and his lack of progress in others, and the underlying causes. It will include accounts of the business success, the conditions of employment, the social conditions of employment, the social surroundings and the education of Negroes in the principal cities. so much of the manuscript as the author has finished has elicited letters or commendation from Governor Harris. F. O. Randall of the State Historical Association, State Librarian, B Calhoun, superintendent, A Shawan of the Columbia schools and other journals LACK OF RACE UNITY. which Perry now found to be the chief path of the N. g. is pointed to by the main hat to the regiment by Paul W. Chaves in an almost untouched The Conditions that outpoint the North Race, which was issued to a parish document by the Republic of N. and National Committee. He tells of stores and shops in the climate conducted by colored men which receive little support from Negroes, while the Negro physicians in the city would not patronize a well-stock drug store owned by a Negro. But many enterprises controlled by Negroes are prospering in various parts of the country, such as the Sanders Short Minute timing company of Indianapolis, and the Jones County of Cleveland. Sanders colored architects of Washington have created large buildings. A picture is shown of a block of three story houses in Washington built, owned and occupied by Negroes. In that city, in which almost a third of the population is colored, Negroes own property valued at $25,000,000. In the Washington post office hold the clocks, including substituents are Negroes, one of the six city magistrates is a Negro, there are 517 colored teachers in the schools, and 114 Negro churches: 1897 Negroes hold positions under the United States Government, exclusive of the army and navy, and draw in salaries a total of $502,555. The amount drawn by Negroes from Sanders's patrol has in creased from $500,000 to $500,000 since 1901. The article which has been publicly praised by Governor Blair and others, includes a reproduction of Congressman Edward L. Jackson. It's spoken in Congress in reply to the attack on the Negro by Congressman Ramsay of Illinois. Returning to the Brownville district, Chavers assents the president was arrested by the last impulses by a person of justice, accompanied by the evidence at hand at the time and that only the future will determine the justice or injustice of the act. He points out that it was Judge Latt who withheld the official report of the happening at Brownville to home before accounting the orders of the president in the hope that some estimating circumstances would present themselves that would be sent to the court of the coloured soldiers. 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 went Just stretch a white sheet on the wall and you can have all kinds of fun Full directions for me is sent with the lantern. Any box, or gift can secure eight new subscriber in a short time and get this scantful Magic Latern Send for samples for carrying Send all money by post these money order or draft Address. The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City, Mo METROPOLITAN HALL, WED. NOV. 18, 1908 Grand Benefit Concert Jackson's 23rd Reg. Band The management desires that you be present, and will spare neither time nor money to make it one of the greatest THIS CONCERT is for the purpose of equiping the Band with first-class instruments, and if you appreciate an organization that is a credit to the city and state you will be present The Best Talent in Topeka will participate in the concert. ERED. M STONESTREET, Manager. COLORADO SPRINGS. COLO this week this week Miss Mack of Chotop came to Yale to reside with her husband Miss Plota Giltmate was in Pitts- burg this week on business. Mr W Council has been sick for about a week but has gone to St Mary's hospital Mr Blye has returned home after having been sick at the St Mary's hospital Mr James Campbell is improving slowly Mr and Mrs Listen are visiting the family of Mr and Mrs Henderson Mr Ed Henderson is visiting his parents Rev Matlock on the First Christian church delivered a fine sermon at the First St James Baptist church Sunday, November 1 At 9:30 p.m. in the Young People rendered a fine program at the same church, after which the mortgage on the church was burned, after thirteen years. Mrs H. J. Banks and daughter are visiting friends in Kansas City. Mr J. J. Campbell is slowly improving after a serious accident. Mr. H Campbell of Colorado is visiting his father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. I. Campbell The members and friends of the St. James Baptist church are cordially invited to be present at the colored Masonic hall. November 26. A play entitled The Cities of the Bible will be given by Rev. Brasco. Colored Bowling Atley, Checker Parlor. First Class in Every Repe person making the highest score ever Bowl Free. Colored Bowling Alley, Checkers; Lunch Counter and Shoe Shining Parlor. First Class in Every Respect. A prize will be given to the person making the highest score every week. Wednesday Night Ladies Bowl Free. Mr. and Mrs. Logan Campbell quite plausibly entertained a few society folks last Friday evening at a chamber party. Putty watercolor place and were given each those invited were Mrs. and Mrs. W. H. Green, James Brookins F. F. Lumbray and A. L. Low. The menu was elaborate and served with taste. Mrs. Campbell proved a most charming hostess and they are a great addition to Colorado Springs society. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson at Springfield Mr. have moved to 100 Walton Place Mr. and Mrs. Grace Loll at 119 Rush Street will move after December 7th, to 54th and Forest Avenue --- GUNS PLEASANT. Miss Vingle May Gunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gunn of Holon-Kansas, and Mr. Edward Pleasant of Lincoln Neb. were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, cousins of the groom, at 9 o'clock Sunday October 18, Rev Oliver Burkart officiating. The house was decorated with palms, trees and cut flowers. The bride was beautifully attired in white and carried an elaborate bunch of bridles roses. The groom wore the conventional black Mr. Fred Williams was best man and Mrs. Tullah Miller was bride-maid. Only a few friends and a few friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant took their residence at 2189 south Eighth street Lincoln Neb. where they will be at home to their many friends. ゝヒ.ぃぃぃぃ. Mrs Wells and daughter started for California Thursday, where they will make their future home. Mrs Crocker of Iowa is visiting her mother Mrs R H Baker. Mr Ben Johnson is on the sick list. Mr Steph Grabon is reported better at this writing. Mrs Hally Jackson was in Pittsburg. GEO, W, JACKSON, Bardmaster. EMFORELA, KANSAS. J. E. TURNER. J. E. TURNER. 401 KANSAS AVENUE, (Down Stairs) our correspondent. Don't write him anything by hand that takes him time to make out—that may leave him in doubt—that he can't easily read. And don't fill out legal papers or card memos—or make out accounts or hotel nenus in your own handwriting. It looks bad, reflects on your standing makes people think you can't afford a tenographer, and is sometimes ambiguous. For you can, easily learn, with a little practice, to write just as rapidly, and as perfectly, as an expert operator on the OLIVER. Because the OLIVER is the simplified typewriter. And you can see every word you write. About 80 per cent more durable than any other typewriter, because it has about 80 per cent less wearing points than most other typewriters. Eighty per cent easier to write with han these other complicated, intricate achines that require "humoring"—technical knowledge—long practice and special skill to operate. Than machines which can not be ad usted to any special space—with which it is impossible to write abstracts, insurance policies, or odd-sized documents except you buy expensive special attachments requiring experts to operate. You can adjust the OLIVER to any seasonable space—you can write on any seasonable size and thickness of paper, right out to the very edge, without the !l of any expensive attachment or special skill, and your work will be neat ap- for the OLIVER is the typewriter for the doctor, the lawyer, the insurance agent, the merchant, the hotel proprietor—or any man who does his own writing our correspondent Don't write him anything by hand that takes him time to make out—that may leave him in doubt—that he can't easily read. Fall and Winter Hats. Mrs Slaughter has taken down the sign announcing that she will sell her magnificent and well equipped Millinery store, and instead she will remain at the old stand 425 Kansas Avenue and continue to please her large and increasing family of delighted customers. Mrs. Slaughter has added one of the largest and most handsome lines of fall and winter Hats in the state. Every hat is a model—in fact they are so nobby that one feels like taking them all. It will pay prospective buyers to examine her goods before making purchases. It costs nothing to look, and Mrs. Slaughter whose pleasing manner and welcome smile makes all feel at home, delights in showing her goods. She also has a line of plumes, feathers, ribbon, trimming, etc., that's right up to now. PITTSBURG NOTES Pittsburg is honored with a well drug store, owned and conducted by colored people — Mrs. N. D. Wordon is on the sick list — T. C. Cain was visiting in town Sunday. — Mrs. Bessie Crocker has returned home after 5 years stay in Iowa. — Miss Mary Pickens has been quite ill but is improving nicely. Rev. Vinson filled the pulpit at Mt Hebron Sunday. — Hon. F. L. Martin is doing a good business in Pittsburg. He is a single man and when the girls want a divorce call on Lawyer Martin at 190 West Jth — street. Mrs. E. M. Peoples is very sick at her home on West 8th. We extend on invitation to all visitors while in the city at the office of Dr. R S Whittaky, 109 West 11th st from - to 10 a.m and from 2, 4, 5, 9 p.m. Cell phone 605 — Mr Samuel Gallhway of Yale was a visitor Sunday afternoon — Miss Wyatt and Miss Wilson of Joplin, Mo spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geil Pierce on West Forest avenue. Dr Whittaker made a business trip to Weir on last Friday. Look out girls, he is single, Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic Shampoo Hair Driers, which are advertised elsewhere in this paper. It is the best article in the comb line that has ever come to our notice. It does double service—a comb and curling iron all in one. They are made from the best material, highly finished and will last a life time. She has them on exhibition at THE PLAINDEALER office. Ladies, call and examine them. THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATED MINISTRY. Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Fuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute conducts in connection with its other departments a Bible Training School. The courses of study are so arranged that not only ministers and lkentiates may be benefited, but those also who desire to do better missionary work or become intelligent Sunday school teachers. The chief aim of the table Training School is to afford a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to briefly, cleanliness, regularity and accuracy are provided. The teaching is to the elevation and Christianization of their people. Daily supplementary exercises designed to instill habits of sound an ambition to dedicate their lives wholly undenominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work being done elsewhere, but instead, to assist all denominations. During the past year the enrollments in the Bible Training school has been satisfactory, but the opportunity is now provided for a considerably larger number. For further information, address BOOKFU T WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama Photographs The price at the 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 Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS AND HAIR ORNAMENTS RS. M. L. FIELD. 87 ansas ve., Topeka The Old Folks' home, Lawrence, was opened October 13th with a splendid program, nearly 200 of the representatives from every association in the state participating in the exercises Dr E. A Wilson presided on the veranda as the guest of the Kansas Baptists Dr. E J Fisher, pastor. Olinet Baptist church, Chicago, Prof Britt the gospel singer, Kentucky, and the Hon Mr. Stubbs, also the moderators of the several associations were seated near the president. The congregation was seated upon the broad and spacious lawn which is shaded with large and beautiful evergreen trees. Then came forward the "Sankey" of Kansas," Rev J W Gordon of Iola and led the congregation in singing, "On, Think of the Hom Over There," Prayer by Dr E F. Forsback, Wichita. The Rev. P. D Skinner read the 71st Psalm and led the singing. The president then introduced Rev. Brown, pastor of the A M. E church, who delivered an address of welcome on behalf of the citizens, (in the absence of his honor the mayor,) also, on behalf of the A. M. E church. Hon. W. R. Stubbs made one on best speeches in his life time, which was well taken by every one present being devoid of politics Rev. Dr. Fisher responded in a happy vein with words of wisdom, wit and pathos and closed with a tribute to the ministry and Baptist churches of Kansas in seeking to care for the aged and inform An offering of nearly 860 was taken for the home. Many boxes of goods were received from churches As.ocations and lodges fitted up rooms as follows: The state B Y P U, Sunday School and State conventions, the reception rooms; the South western, the Smoky Hill, the Southeastern; the Kaw Valley and the Knights of Pythias and Mr. and Mrs. Bell Carson have fitted up rooms which are of excellent taste. The Neosho Valley association is preparing to fit up the next room At night a splendid program was rendered in the city, the comm tree realizing about $20. The Rev. R. January and wife of Tonganoxie were chosen as superintendent and matron of the home. And now we appeal to the pride and love of Kansas Baptists regarding the home. Send chickens, cows, pigs and horses and seed, corn, oats and wheat or flour. Read Psalms 71:9 and do what it suggests. All persons, associations and Ex. boards sending gifts to the home kindly no lily MATT S. JONES, Secretary Home Board 24 N Ransom, Ft Scott REV GEORGE McNEAL, President. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Beadie Spradley, Plaintiff; vs Henry Spradley, Defendant. The defendant, Henry Spradley is hereby notified that he has been sued for divorce in the above named court by the plaintiff, Beadie Spradley, and also for the custody of the minor child. James Spradley, and unless he appears and answers on or before the 5th day of November, 1908, the said petition 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. JOSPH RIED, Attorney for Plaintiff Attest: R. I. THOMA. [SAL] Clerk. First published September 18th, '08. Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Axamining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection! Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence. 627 Madison Street. 10P Fh A, KA Miss Marguerite Burnett of Kansas City City is visiting friends in the city. While on a run from here to Ogden, Utah, Robert White a well known young man of this city fell dead in his car Wednesday at Green River, Wyoming. Death was caused by heart failure. Mr Thomas Lynch accompanied the body home. Mr. White was an ideal young man, liked by everybody who met him. Mr. White leaves a wife mother two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his demise. Funeral services were held at Davis's undertaking parlors Moday afternoon at two o'clock p.m, Rev. J. A Bingham officiating. The Mutual Latterest club, the leading Negro organization of this city held a very interesting meeting at St Philip's church Sunday. Prof W.J. Johnson is president of the club Mrs. A. M. H-roll is in Tremont visiting friends The Progressive club meets with Mrs Duma Hale Thursday attn on Mrs Crizzitt has gone to Emporia on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs Baila Page returned to Lincoln Saturday after spending several weeks visiting her sister, Mrs John Grant Pegg. Mrs. T urman president of the National Women's Federation, will visit Omaha soon. She will lecture at the A. M. E. church and at /ion Baptist church under the auspices of the North Omaha Women's club While in the city she will be the guest of Mrs. Mohammett Miss Susie Herrold is quite all at her home. Mrs. Plummer returned last week from the South where she has been demonstrating. The missters' alliance of the three cities, Omaha, South Omaha and Council B'uffs, met in the office of Rev J A Bingaman of Z on Baptist church Monday, October 26th, and it was decided by motion to do all that was in their power to help entertain and make it pleasant for the Inter-State Literary association that is expected to convene here during the holidays. Rev J A. Bingaman president, signed by Rev. G. W Wright of Mount Moriah Baptist chuch, Omaha, Rev. G W. Green of South Omaha and Rev. J. J. Adams, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, Council Bluffs, Ia. Straighten Your Hair DEAK SINN - I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. Mrs. W F WALKHAN, Nia I-Harriman, Tenn. (Formerly known as Ozonized O Marrow) Fifty years of success is proved its merits. 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Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two thirds of the members elected to each house concurring therein: SECTION I. 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 su mofive hundred dollars for each regular session and one hundred dollars for each special session, and receipts 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 soncurrent resolution No. 2a, now on file in my office. C. E. DENTON. Secretary of State. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11. A proposition to amend the constitution relative to the disqualification of judges to hold certain offices. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein; SECTION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the State of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: That section 13, article 3, be amended so as to read as follows: See, 13. The justices of the supreme court and the judges of all courts of record of this state shall, at stated times, receive for their services such compensation as may be provided by law, which shall not be increased during their respective terms of office. Such justices or judges shall receive no fees or perquisites nor hold any other office of profit or trust under the authority of the state, or the United States, except the office of judge of any federal court or justice or judge of a court of this state, during the term of office for which such justices and judges shall be elected, nor practice law in any of the courts in the state during their continuance in office. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the doctors of the state at the general election of representatives in the year 1908 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title "The judicial amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Passed the Senate January 29, 1907 Passed the House March 9, 1907 Approved March 12, 1907. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of original sane concurrent resolution No 11, now on de in my office. C. E. DENTON. Cubonda's Mineral Water can be find by writing A. McAdoo, who will deliver it at your door. This water is splendid—a perfect health restorer, and all persons drinking "Carbondale's Mineral Water" are sure to derive benefits. GRAND LODGE, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, STATE OF KANSAS. Supreme Jurisdiction N. A., S. A., F., A., A. and A. Office of the Grand Chancellor, Wichita, Kansas—Proclamation No. 1—To the Grand and Subordinate Lodge Officers and Members, Greeting: The fifteenth annual session of this Grand Lodge convened in the Castle Hall of Syracuse Lodge No. 28, Galeno, on July 18, 19 and 20, 1908. This session proclaims a new era in this Grand Jurisdiction and its work will go down in history as the grandest in point of harmony and work accomplished since the organization of the Grand Lodge. Harmony was the watchword, Peace and rProgress the slogan for the coming year. Hutchinson was the place chosen for the next session of the Grand Lodge, with Bonus Lodge No. 21, on the fourth Tuesday in July, 1909. The following Grand Lodge officers were duly elected to serve for the ensuing year. Grand Vice Chancellor, Dr. I. H. Anthony, Kansas City. Grand Chancellor, John E. Lewis, Wichita. Past Grand Chancellor, L. H. King, Weir City. Grand Pitcata, Rev. J. W. Gordon, Loha. Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, W. W. Plumb, Topka. Grand Master of Exchequer, B. G. Lackson, Yale. Grand Lecturer, Rev. M. Pikens, Pittsburg. Grand Master at Arms, B. B. Williams, Hutchinson Grand Medical Register, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Kansas City. Grand Attorney, L. H. Givy, Topka. Supreme Representative, B. Pope, Topka. Grand Secretary Endawment Department, A. T. Glover, Wichita. Grand Treasurer Endawment Department, M. H. Woods, Coffeville. Grand Inner Guard, L. H. Walker, Corden City. Grand Outer Guard, W. H. Morton, Ft. Scott. Appointive Officers, L. H. Young, Grand Marshall, Calvin; Louis Ctrange, Grand Trustee (3 years) Wellington; G. H. Drunggould Grand Trustee (1 year), Arkansas City. Chairmen of Standing Committees. On Appeals and Grievances, Dr L. H. Anthony Kansas City; on Printing and Supplies, H. L. Monroe, Topeka; on Laws and Supervision, W. W. Plumb, Topeka on Dispensation and Charter, Thomas Cox, Wichita; on Finance, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Kansas City; on Returns and Credentials, John Gurter, Mineral; on Foreign Correspondence, Julius Reese, Chorokee; on Relation with Court of Calentie, J. W. Clark, Lawrence; on Mileage, Robt. S. Brown, Manhattan; on Uniform Rank, Samuel W. Jones, Wichita; on State of Order, John Singleton, Winfield. Deputies—D. W. Montgomery, No. 30, Independence; W. A. Wright, No. 20, Winfield; Brooks Lane, No 22, Iola; J. H. Dalker, No. 16, Garden City; B. B Williams, No. 21, Hutchinson; J. H. Brown, No. 17, Cherokee; G. Edwards, No. 27, Kansas City; J. W. Clark, No. 1, Lawrence; Robt. S. Brown, No. 9, Monhattan; G. W. owry, No. 19, Paola; B. Zackey, No. 6, Pittsburg; J. B. Davis, No. 5, Weir. Deputies at Large.—H. W. Dillard, Topeka; J. M. Tiggs, Parsons; M. E. Wood, Coffeyville; Fred Martin, Wichita; A. J. Brack, Hutchinson. Lodges will take warning that in the future when lodges use their funds otherwise than provided by law they will be severely dealt with. We need five hundred (500) members this term and not less than one-half dozen lodges. Therefore a general dispensation to all lodges in the Jurisdiction is hereby granted for sixty (60) days for the reception of new members. Apply to your deputy for rates or direct to me. Lodges are expected to take advantage of this dispensation for the increase of their membership. Lodges should send all matters which arise in the lodge for settlement to the deputy and not to the Grand Chancellor. Others occupying stations requiring bonds must furnish same within thirty (30) days or their office will be declared vacant and others appointed to fill them. I shall expect each officer and member of the Order to do his duty, no matter what his station may be. We must have good, efficient work during this year. Lodgers must pay more attention to the ritualistic work, as they will be held responsible for the proper conferring of the Ranks. Others must memorize the ritual, and incompetence in this respect will be sufficient cause for removal. Defect or lack of pataphonia should be reported to the deputy at once. I earnestly desire that every lady curry its officers' card in our official organ, The 'Lopaka Paladaleer, give the rights of meeting and postoffice address of your Chancellor Commander and Keeper of Records and Seal. I ask and shall expect the loyal support of every Knight to give their aid and assistance in promoting the welfare of this organization to the end that the next session may show increased progress and prosperity and success for Pythianism. Thus done and signed at Wichita, Kansas, this 5th day of September, A. D. 1908, and of the Pythian Period NLV INO. E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. Attest: W. W PLUMB, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. 1012 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. Miss Anna E Smith, 130 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. We comment to all readers of THE PLAINDEATH the easy terms offered by the Santa Fe Watch Co., on Diamonds and Jewelry. You can own a nice stone by simply making small weekly payments. A diamond is a nice investment—beats mining stock. Watch their ad. in these columns. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. The opening was unusually large and about 500 students have matriculated, and each day adds to the increasing number, meanwhile one must bear in mind the fact that Missouri has a comparatively small population of color. Many other states however annually are represented for this famous school which has become very widely and favorably known under the administration of Dr B F Allen. Dr. Allen spares no time nor effort to make the school succeed; to keep its standards high, and he merits and deserves much credit for the great work he is doing for his race. The love and esteem in which he is held by the faculty and students was publicly indicated on the occasion of his birthday, Sept. 9th, when the former presented him a costly umbrella, handle of gold and pearl and the latter with a gold headed cane. The moral ideal set by Dr Allen for his students is a very high oLe, and his timely chapel and Sunday talks to the young men and women who attend the school are bound to bear excellent fruit in the future. The very successful summer school term of Lincoln Institute closed August 15th, and a two weeks' vacation having intervened, the fall term opened September 1st with the full and regular corps of teachers on hand as usual. The date of closing and opening demonstrates that, as we have remarked on other occasions, Lincoln Institute approximates continuous session more nearly more than any other school of its class in the country, if not, let us hear from the others The true college and athletic spirit is endorsed by the administration, is maintained by the students and Lincoln's Institute's valuation on grid iron and diamond is acknowledged far and wide. The most recent victory was that of Oct 7th with the Boonville team with a score of 61 to 0 in favor of Lincoln. The religious and literary bodies possess a spirit of envy that is very commonable and which lend material and in creatung for the life of the institution an invigorating atmosphere. The Topeka Plaindealer ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. NICK CHILES, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.50 8 a Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... .50 Ordered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY OCT, 6 1908. Hon W. T. Vernon, who proved one of the greatest factors in the campaign, closed his speaking tour in Kurt City. He was given a tremendous ovation. Hon. W. W. Fisher made a whirl and rpe king tour of Topeka on the eye. He was one of the most convenient speakers in the campaign, and his few hours in the Topeka till much to bring Shaw. nee only into line. Arthur W. Harris, associate editor of the National Mirror published at Kansas City, Mo., is in the city visiting his mother, past 12 and friend. Mr. Harris is a Popek product and gained a reputation years ago as a journalist, but his efforts in Missouri during the past few months have borne the fruit he has long deserved. Mr. Harris took the hold of the Mirror and elevated it from obscurity to a plane where it was recognized as a power in Missouri by the Republican state central committee. Mr. Harris was placed on the stump and spoke in some of the most important cities of the state while his paper told weekly of the glories of Republicanism. His efforts were not in vain. Mr. Hadley was elected governor, the first Republican to be thus honored in Missouri in 35 years. It was a glorious victory, and Hadley and the Republican party owe as much to Harris as any man in the state, and when the pie is passed, a good, big, juicy, shee should be reserved for Harris. Before returning to Missouri he will make some extensive repairs on his mother's home SPRINGFIELD, MO. Dr. M. O. Ricketts, of Surt Joseph, spoke to a large and enthusiastic audience. The week before the citizens listened to the chapuree of Hon Nelson C. Crews of Kansas City. Mrs. Matte Neargand who has been ill is improving. Wm. Smith, who has been all during the past 3 weeks is able to be up and around the house. We hope to reconsee him out with his mail pouch again. Rev. J. S. Dorsey has returned from a month's visit to Jetterson City and other points in Missouri. He filled several pulpits and feels much pleased over his profitable trip. We regret to bear of B. A. Hunt rick's loss of a diamond pin valued at 4-0. It was either misland or sent to the laundry with a batch of soiled linen. We hope he will recover it. Mrs. Lucy Williams will entertain the U. M. C. L. club Tuesday afternoon. Little Mrs Adele Coker entertained four little girl friends at a pretty dinner Sunday. Mrs Marte Steenmor, Naomi Smith, Dovn Williams, Anne Smith and Moore Harry Rollin, Arthur Colbe, James Andrews and Win. Straighter formed a jolly Hall wone party at the residence of Mr and Mrs. A. M. Fletcher, 51 East Center and were purported by bene served to a dainty luncheon by the hostess. The juniors and seniors of Lincoln High school enjoyed an elaborate Halloweene scrap party at the residence of Mrs Ethyl Wilburn, 909 South Grant street. After in dulging in music, games and dancing at a late hour, refreshments were served to the following: Misses Mahala Smith, Gertrude and Wilburn Claudius Tolver, John Williams, Ernest Cobbs, Richmond Russell, Roscoe Wilks, Darwin Cooper; Misses Pansy Yorkum, Mabelle Bruce, Palestine Wilburn, Tallict Gray; Horace Dirmer, Leon MeAdams and the hostesses Misses Ethyle Wilburn and Mary Vickers and the little Mrs Thelma Bruce. PARSONS. The first q ual meeting since the close of conference was held Sunday by R. H. W. King the new presiding elder. Rev. Pheasant will move his family here next week. Mr. and Mrs. James French entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Thursday. The guests were Rev. Farfax, Rev. and Mrs. Books, Miss A. Doney, Prof. and Mrs. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Shopul Freeman Martin of Pittsburg and Lawyer Jones transac of I gal bus ness in the city last week. Rev. Brooks will move to his res field of labor in Coffeyville one day this week. The colored people of Parsons are eagerly looking forward to the decision of the supreme court concerning the location of the colored school LINCOLN, NEB. Rev. Phelps, in company with W. Anderson Sweeney, of Chicago, addressed a meeting in Omaha last week. Messrs. William Woods and Maj Moore addressed a meeting in Omaha last week. Mrs. B. Pegg, formerly of Chicago is in the city for the winter. She will stop with Mrs. J. W. Cooley. Covenant and communion were enjoyed by the members of Mount Zion Sunday, and baptizing in the evening. The different literary societies are preparing for the Interstate which meets in Omaha this coming Christmas. Miss Florence Hawkins, form riv of Lincoln is now teaching school in Baton Rouge, La We always wish her well BONNER SPRINGS. Miss Stewart, of Kansas City, Kansas, was in the city this week the guest of relatives and friends Mrs King is rehearsing a drama for Thanksgiving week. It will be given for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. Mr. Blake, who died of the dropsy, was buried from the A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. M. Banks, who have a very pretty modern cottage, entertained Mrs. Margurite Matthews at dinner. Miss Johnson and two other friends attended Ben Hur at Kansas City, Mo Bonner Springs is booming and there are not enough houses for the newcomers Mrs Gebring, of Kansas City, Kan., visited her mother, Mrs Taylor, this week Rev and Mrs. Brown have moved in their new home. Splendidly located, steam heated superior faculty, expenses low. Departments----Sewing, Domestic Economy and Business. Great Bend Hardware & Implement Co. Great Bend, - Kansas You can make Money by investing in a few Shares of Black Diamond Development Co's., Stock The Board of Directors of this COMPANY is now offering a few shares of this prized STOCK to the PUBLIC for the purpose of hastening their development. THIS stock has now, a daily INCOME. THIS STOCK has been held in the Treasury as a prize by its DIRECTORS for future developments. and NOW the BO RD 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 8 months. THIS small number of shares is now put on the market for the purpose of increasing our developments and also to hasten our DIVIDEND period. Every Share is fully Paid and Non-Assecasable. GENTLEMEN: I enclose herewith...dollars for 50 or... shares of Black Diamond Development Co., Stock at 50c per share. Par Value $1.00 each, fully paid and no taxable and carry no perennial liability. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Now that the election is over the state officials have dispelled all possibility of doubt and are now planning for a bigger and greater Western University next year. The healthy growth and crowding out this year has compelled them to seek relief in expansion. Dr. Vernon returned last Monday from a long trip in the east, and visited the Institution for several days this week. The football team played the Kansas City Y. M. C. A. team last Friday afternoon. The game resulted in a disagreement and no play. Principal A. M. Wilson, of the public schools of Carrollton, Mo. and his entire staff of the following teachers Mesdames Allen, Hart and Fields and Misses Willa Allen and Bessora Lane, visited our institution and inspected the work of the department last Monday. The entire student body listened to their words of encouragement, and the University Band rendered special music in their honor. Dr Vernon welcomed them in a happy frame of mind. Mr. Geo. K. Williams, Secretary of the School, served in the capacity of election clerk in the Quindaro president last Tuesday. A number of students and teachers attended the final Republican rally last Monday night in Kansas City, Kan. Dr Vernon made a most eloquent party speech, the white as well as the colored listeners being very forcibly impressed with the issue at stake in the campaign. W. L. Osbon, 1535 Kansas Ave. Leading Grocery Store. All Kinds of Fine Groceries. GIVE HIM A CALL The Place You Can Buy 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! ITOW SUBSRIPTION BANK. Please fill out this Coupon and mail to 2810 State Street, Chicago, Illinois. Addition..... This 30 000 shares is to be sold at 500 per share. It is Rightly with 750 per share, so we have at the present time, 10 splendid gas wells and 630 acres of territory that we are developing. We have a CASH Market for All of our gas This STOCK is sold in lots rang ing from 50 shares up to 5000 with a discount of 20 per cent for all cash payments of $50.00 and over, payable in stock; and will allow 10 per cent discount for all cash payments less than $50.00 payable in stock. NOW if you want to make a good Investment, do not fail to get in your subscription for some of this stock as we pay dividends at par, which is $1 00 per share. So you can see that this would be a Great Money Maker for you in a very short while. Baughman Bros. MANUFACTURERS OF Pure Ice and Ice Cream WHOLESALE Gor. 23rd and Lincoln St. Pure Ice and Ice Cream - Both Phones 253 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGN3 COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and its citation may quickly assert our claim for the in lieu of a later patent. Our thoughtfully considered HARD DOOK patent takes in through M. B. R. R. Patent takes in through M. B. R. R. SCICHUNIC ZAIRICIA. A hantergy by the trade I was very far out of circulation, and I could find a time to join your group. It's 4. Sold by all the�idements. MUNI & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 45 F. St. Washington, D.C. The Leo XIII Mining Company claims, 120 acres of the New Mexico Capital stock, coo shares of the par value assessible. For a short period has placed 100,000 shares of the market at 50 cents per share of raising funds to be tended development. The greatest opportunity invest in a rich company own people. For pamphlet of further JACOB J. JONE SULLY 7 BROAD MUSKOGEE, PEASONAL ATTENTION The officers of this Bank give their undivided personal attention to the interests of the Bank and its patrons. Important Notice The Leo XIII Mining Company owns and is developing 6 claims, 120 acres of the richest mineral lands in New Mexico Capital stock $500,000 divided into 500,000 shares of the par value of $1 each fully paid nonassessible. For a short period of time the management has placed 100,000 shares of the stock of this company on the market at 50 cents per share. This is for the purpose of raising funds to buy machinery for a more extended development. The greatest opportunity ever offered to the public to invest in a rich company owned and operated by colored people. For pamphlet of full information write, JACOB J. JONES, President, SULL 7 BROWN BUILDING, MUSKOGEE. OKLAHOMA. PEASONAL ATTENTION The officers of this Bank give their undivided personal attention to the interests of the Bank and its patrons. PLANTERS STATE BANK, SALINA, KANSAS. CPITL $5 SURPLUS 25,0 Valuable papers kept in our vaults for customers free of charge. Safety Boxes for Rent. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Fred H. Quinney, President. T. W. Roach, Vice President W. I. Welch Cashier P. R. Spher, Asst. Cashier James A. Kimball R. P. Cravens, P. D. Sheehanarger. Mr. W. A. Ivain of Emporia visit ed in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and daughter attended the funeral of their daughter, Carrie, from Kansas City Coronation Art club met last week with Mrs. Susie Werdington n. 60 Morris Avenue Miss Minnie Nichols and Mr J W Notthington were married by Keve T. J Carr Thursday evening, at his residence. Mr. Alex Thurman, an old resident of Topeka, who has been in feeble health for several years, was taken to Michigan last week by his relative, Mr. Frank Thurman Messrs. Ollie Brusher and James Alson of Kansas City attended the funeral of Miss Carrie Monroe on Wednesday of last week. William Knott returned this week from Helena, Mont where he has been for the past three months Mrs. Mary Alphin (nee Jamison) of Waco, Texas is visiting her sister, Mrs. William Sharp, on Spruce street. Mrs. Alphin was for a number of years one of Topeka's most popular teachers and she has a large circle of friends who welcome her to her old home. She is accompanied by her little son - Both Phones 253 AND RETAIL Residence 520 Monroe Ind Phone 775 L. M. PENWELL, Undertaker and n almer, 511 Quincy St. Open day and night NOICE The Surflower State Agricultural Association will hold its thre-annual meeting in Forest Park at Attawa Sept. 23, 24, 25, 1908 Not Notice company owns and is develop- the richest mineral lands in $500,000 divided into 500, of $1 each fully paid non- period of time the management of the stock of this company on share. This is for the pur- ly machinery for a more ex- ply ever offered to the public to named and operated by colored all information write, ES, President, TOWN BUILDING, OKLAHOMA. ERS STATE BANK, CALINA, KANSAS. $5 25,0 kept in our vaults for customers free large. Safety Boxes for Rent. DIRECTORS AND DIRECTORS. President. T. W. Roach, Vice President Cashier F. R. Splor, Asst. Cashier R. P. Cravens, F. D. Shellabarger. Miss Marie Thomas has gone to New York where she will visit friends. Mrs. A. B Forte, who has been ending in Springfield Mo the past months, passed through the city last week en route to Seattle, Wash., where she will make her future home Mr. and Mrs Mosby. with their ltte son, Donald, Iave returned from a visit of a few months in Dayton, Ohio The Orient I Ar. club met with Mrs Emma Gaines Thursday of last week This week the meeting will be with Mrs. Lettia Carson, 720 West street All members are requested to be present. On November 12th the club will meet with Mrs Charles Hawkins, 1153 Buchanan's street Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Buckner with their company of finest singers in America, passed through the city last week over the Rock Island. This company is under the auspices of the Chicago Lyceum bureau and will tour Kansas and Nebraska until about the firs of the year. Messrs. F. Cole and G. A. Williams of Pratt, are visiting Dr. Lee this week. It is rumored that Mr William, will lead one of the leading young ladies of Lyons to the altar soon. However, the PLAINDEVILLE will watch after matters, and make an announcement later on. TOPEKA KANSAS Both Phones 192. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown are sick at their home on Jefferson St. Miss Matelle Hillman, who has been very sick for the past four weeks, is reported convalescent. Mr. James B. Williams Ph G of Chicago and formerly of this city, is visiting relatives and friends this week Mrs. Letitia Carson has recently been appointed collector for the Davis Fuel company. Rev. G. C. Christburg of Galesburg, IIs. formerly pastor of St. John A M F church, this city, departed this life October 9th. It is many friends throughout the country regret to hear the sad news. Miss Archer of this city and Mr Fred Hysten were recently married at Mendenhall and are spending their honeymoon in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Eljah Freeman of San Diego Calif. are visiting his mother, Mrs. Freeman, and his Miss Hattie Mr. Freeman is a very sweet but fruit grower in California, and is one of the wealthiest colored men in that part of the country. The colored people of Parsons deserve great credit to their stand taken in the recent school troubles in that city. Messrs French, Tipton and Williams were the committee who represented them in their fight against the school board which is composed of Texans and other Negro haters, who are trying to compel the col red children to attend school in a dangerous location where they have to cross the railroad tracks where the trains are shifting every day. This question is now pending in the Supreme court. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved one. MRS J E. WILLIS MRS G A PATTON MISS HATIE M PATTON LAWRENCE, KANS The Mother's Congress met at St James with Rev. Christian Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was of great interest in the way of looking after poor children and the needy generally. Mrs M B Bradley of Kansas City visited Lawrence a few days last week; it was a business trip but she as usual, was able to see many of her friends, who were delighted to see her R. v. A. B Anderson of Kansas City visited Lawrence Wednesday in the interest of the Masonic Lodge Master Carl Young celebrated his eleventh birthday by giving his young friends a delightful party. There were about forty present and they brought a number of useful, pretty presents Mr. Lemuel King, who had a stroke of paralysis last Monday, is critically ill at this time. Last Wednesday Amanda Coger was stricken with paralysis, and is not expected to recover. Sunday, November 1st, Mrs Parks, the widow of the deceased Rev. Parks, had a stroke of paralysis while at church. A R McNut't of Eureka is here visiting his family. Miss Dott McNutt, who teaches in Rosedale, spent a couple of days in Lawrence last week Rev. T. D Lee, State of Kansas for G U O of T. R., spent a few days in Lawrence last week J. A. Butler came to Lawrence last week and all of his friends were glad to see him. He is with the McCampbell and Houston Dig company of Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. C. C. 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This is made possible by the Columbia's new invention or Double-taped or Duplex Records; a Record on both sides, and a Record of much smoother material, sweeter and better in tone than ever before, composed with disc record. Two pieces on our record at about the former price of one. The cost of keeping up-to-date now in records is brought down to the minimum. Don't fail to hear them. They are now on sale. 10-inch Double Records - 65c 12-inch Double Records - $1.00 Santa Fa Watch Company, 106 West Eighth Street The Mission Circle of the Mt Olive Baptist church met with Mrs M. E. James and a good meeting was had. The colored people here were all out for lunch and worked hard. The ladies of the Church gave a surprise on Rev. Brannon Saturday night and left at his home many good eatables. The pastor is all in smiles. This is the second time in six months for the Revend. He and his wife hardly know what to say or do. Mrs. King was up from La Janda and met with the Circle, Friday. Mrs. Lee and son were over from Sugar City, Sunday. Roy, and Mrs. Brannon have a little 9 pound girl Saturday Oct. 4, 1895, closed another eventful week in the history of the south among which was the State Fah and football game of much popularity. The State Fah closed up with a general concession that the style of living among the Southern white and black people has improved. Humanity in every direction has increased its vocabulary with many notable events. The state colleges and other school teams have been interesting the football enthusiasts with interesting and possibly remarkable results. Ties, in to es and overwhelming majority of scores have helped to form the sub ject for this discussion At the school this week have been many Mistress (Mrs.) Dr. Rosina R. Wistein of Chicago, Ill., and Mr. Karl Palent, ditor, of Prague, Bohemia, were here in the early part of the week spent three days here and on Wednesday night Dr. Wistein did a few very practical remarks to the students. Moreover Mr. Palent sang in his native tongue a beautiful solo. Rich, fine and entertaining. He was called back, once, and twice and three. We then sang for him some old plantation songs, in our native tongue. He was much pleased and sang another selection at Dr. Washington's request. That was a chapel service well worth attending. Attorney C. L. Hare a trustee of the Institute his mother and wife of Florida visited here Mr. Hare. ROCKY LORD. wry intelligent gentleman, gave the students some remarks that cannot but help them on through life. It is an interesting fact that Prof Carver's exhibit at the State Pal was one of the most artistic and tastefully arranged exhibits in the state. Prof. Carver is an artist with paintings of his own worth over $25,000. He is also director of the agricultural experiment station of the Tuskegee Institute Mr. Moore, national organizer of the Negro Business League, spoke to a very large audience Sunday night in the Chapel His address, practical and full of data, will be the cause of new business moves among the younger generation now in the southern colleges. He spoke of the importance of Isaiah T. Montgomery, Mound Bayou, and who was in attendance at the Business League in Topola, of Mr. Tulliane in Montgomery Aia of the Negro in Newport News, Va., and Richmond Va. and their progress, and told in a connectional way about Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Jefferson Davis. The president of the Negro bank at Mound Bayou was Mr. Davis body servant. He took great advancement for the Negro and he failed not to say it. Mr. Montgomery and all the openeyed and was Negroes have seen pleasing results. Mr. Davis in his allegiance to the Southern Confederacy was Orthodox. When he became president of the Southern Confederacy he asked for a plan of the seal of representation of the great Southern Democracy. The Negro asleep on a bale of cotton was presented to him as a probable and good representation. That honored sir said to those men That is a good deal according to your thinking, but said he, what are you going to do when that Negro awakens" It is evident that he took great things to be accomplished by the Negro. Mr Moore understood his work he expects to be around Kansas City soon. Let everybody get a move on them. A young man a native of India in voted the Christian Endeavor society sunday by giving them a talk on foreign missions in India the sub- ject for discussion. The Southern correspondent is delighted with a raise in salary. Prolificency etc. gives success to a man E. R. VAUGHN. 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. IOLA. KANS The Rev and Mrs W B Johnson who has made Iolh their home for the past two years left last Saturday for their new field of labor at Quindaro, Kan. The Rev Johnson having been assigned to the work at the sitting of the last conference their many friends here wish them success in their pastoral work. Rev Goodbinder, (white,) of the U B church preached a wonderful sermon at the 2nd Baptist church last Sunday night to a crowded house. Hon. J. H. Guy of Topeka was in the city last week and addressed the republican club at the YMCA. He also spoke at Russe. On last Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Winfreys, Mrs Mary Winfrey and Mr. John Hayter were married. Rev Gordon officiating. Mrs Eliza Parker who has been visiting friends and relatives at Lawrence for the past week returned home last Tuesday and reports a very pleasant visit. She witnessed the opening of the Old Folks home. WANTED—Two young women to begin training in the Mitchell Hospital. For further information address, Minn M. E. Merritt, Mitchell Hospital, Levenworth, Karp. 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, 1964 N. Fourth street. It is earnestly hoped that all societies that have not organize 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. Pluo, Omaha. MR J. G. PLOO, Omaha, Chairman Executive committee. MRS W. L. GRANT; or See. WANTED-A first class cook for Lincoln Institute. None but women of good moral character need apply Wrote to President B F. Allen, Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo THIS PAPER FREE for three months. Ask us how to obtain it. Snowlike Cream best for complexion. Pleasing effect instantly seen Large jar 25c. postpaid. Agents wanted. BURTON WANTED-Colored man and wife (eiderly, preferred) to take care of stock. Free rent water and share of eggs and chickens raised. Six blocks from union depot Satisfactory references as to stability and integrity required. A snap for the right party. Address Dr Martin. Security Bank Building, Wellington, Kensington. Mrs. A. C. M'Clelland, Shampooing and Massaging. Braids for Sale or made to Order. Hair Dressing and Straightening A Specialty Call at 226 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan. Large, Pure, Fresh, Jucy Oysters, Fish and Game EKA FISH & OYSTER MARK D. WOOLF, Prop. Industrial and Educational THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. A School For Christian NTS: Not Instrumental Agricultural, No Normal Laborer and Mollery ES: New machinery, New equipment, New Mortal Life Shrub Plastic Home Learning short Learn a Trade rter, Principal. M. W. Freeman, A. DRAWER M. FOPEKA, KANSAS. Opportunity of Your See TAYLOR & CUNNINGHAM, Real Estate, Loans, Renu TOPEKA FISH & OYSTER MARKET D. WOOLF, Prop. Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. A School For Christian Training. WHAT WE DO WE DO WELL Wm. R. Carter, Principal. M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal DRAWER M. FOPEKA, KANSAS. For Real Estate, Loans, Rentals and they have $100,000 worth of property listed, we can be bought on easy terms. They have property parcel of the city ranging in value from $8000 Also farms in large and small tra you have a small amount of money and desire quickly and comfortably located see them at Fifth St.. Topeka. They have $100,000 worth of property listed, which can be bought on easy terms. They have property in all parcel of the city, ranging in value from $600 to $8000. Also farms in large and small tracts If you have a small amount of money and desire to requickly and comfortably located see them at 115 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Kansas. When You ant Your LAUNDRY For long and beautiful hair use Mine C. J. Walker's wonderful hair grower. It curbs the scalp of all diseases, and starts the hair it uses to growing, and stops it from tearing out. This wonderfult is made by Mine. C. J. Walker in a dream and is positively guaranteed to grow hair, or money refunded. tions with each other. One of the many letters that she receives from all parts of the country; BEFORE USING Give Us Your Printing TOPEKA IND. PHONE 1889 Insurance. MARKET 321 KANSAS AVE. WHOLESALE PRICES TO YOU. 30 lbs. Best Granulated Sugar . . . . . 75c 50 lbs. Best Flour . . . . . . . . . 75c 15 lbs. Baking Soda or Corn Storch. . 08c 10 2-lb. Cans Peas. . . . . . . . . 75c 10 2-lb. Cans Corn. . . . . . . . . 75c 12 pkgs. Breakfast Food and Currents . . . . . . . . . . . . 08c 30 bars Best Laundry Soap. . . . . . 08c 2 4 oz. Bottles Vanilla and Lemon Extract... .....75c 12 lbs. Choice California Prunes.....98c 3 lbs. Best Grade Chocolate .....75c 2 lbs. Test Grade Cocoa.....75c 3 lbs. Best Grade Cocoanut.....75c 2 lbs. Choice G. P. Tea.....75c 3 lbs. Choice Java and Moena Coffee.....75c 6 lbs. Rio Coffee Comp.....75c 1 box Soda Crackers.....08 1 box Ginger Snaps.....09 1 gal. Maple Flavor Syrup.....08 3 gals. Henry Syrup.....09 10 cans Suerkraut, best.....08 10 cans Tomatoes, best.....08 10 cans Salmon, best.....09 5 pairs Men's Hose.....25 5 pairs Ladies' Hose.....63 5 spools Thread.....15 5 pkgs. Pins.....10 30 choice Cigars.....08 2 lbs. Our Own Plug Tobacco.....75 5 pkgs Breakfast Food.....15 25 lbs. Choice Rice.....08 SEND N OMONEY.—If you wish us to, we will ship you many amount of the above goods to your city, with the privilege of seeing them all before paying one cent. If not in every way as represented, they can be returned to us, and we will pay the freight charges both ways. Freight paid if full amount of cash is sent with the order, we will pay freight charges to any city in the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains, if the order amounts to $7.50, and only one lot of sugar or flour, at the above price. Other goods you can order any amount. FREE-Grocery List, Jewelry and Hardware Catalogs. Order today. DEERING MERCANTILE CO., 60 Wubash Ave., Chicago, Ill. NOTICE Literary Societies, the 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, 1904 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. WEST, President. Mr. J G PLG, Omaha, 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 Carbondale Mineral Water can he bad 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. THIS PAPER FREE for three mouths. Ask us how to obtain it Snowflake Cream best for complexion. Pleasing effect instantly seen Large jar 25c postpaid Agents wanted, BURTON Co. St. Joseph, Eich FOR SALE - Rooming house Restaurant and Pool Hall This is the best money-making proportion in the state. Reason for wanting to well, failure in health. A swap 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, preferably to take care of stock. Frequent water and share of eggs and chick are raised. Six blocks from union depot satisfactory references as to stability and intergrity required. A snap for the right party. Address Dr. Martin, Security Bank Building. Wellington, Kane. We have secured applications for teachers. Parties desiring well qualified teachers. Address PLAI DEALER. WESTERN UNIVERSITY The Great Educaional Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Leading and Best Industrial School of rhe west courses Classical, College, Prep Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrument including piano, organ and harp (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Cri- and Book Binding, Business Co- and Typewriting, Tailoring, Jam Sewing, Cooking, Laundering Gardening. SHELTON F. J. ouee: Gem Stearn F. B. SIMM BEST WORK No Cheap Hel "Perfection None Better Made For TRY IT The Kaw Are You The Fountain of Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Srb-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Iam Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. "Perfection Flour" None Better Made For Bread And Pastries. TRY IT TO AY. The Kaw Milting Co., TOPEKA KAN Are You Sick? The Fountain of Health Bath House Makes a Specialty of treating Colored Patrons. We are pre- prepared to give Mineral and Mud Baths, Russian and Vapor. You Will be Surprised at the Treatments and the Beautiful H A Block from Post Office For further Information, write, You Will be Surprised at the Good you will get out of our Treatments and the mineral Water of this Beautiful Health Resort HIGGINSVILLE, MO. Rev. J. L. Woodson, president of the Negro Republican Club, held a rousing meeting Thursday in the Court House. Rev. Woodson, pastor of the and Baptist church, preached a very excellent sermon Sunday evening at communion service, subject "Christ the bread of life." Collection for the day $3370. They are having electric lights put in this week. Mr. John Lewis and Mrs. Josie Jackson had a very successful entertainment Saturday night. Rev. E Thomas, of Marshall, Mo. changed cars here last week enroute to Sedalia and St. Louis. Quindaro, Kansas. Inform Fo offered, w FRENCH, A. M. Office Bell West 1423. Residence In Laundry, US, Proprietor IN THE CITY. No—No Cut Rate. 59 NORTH NSA AVE. On Flour" For Bread And Pastries. TO AY. Milling Co., TOPEKA KAN Sick?' Health Bath House Good you will get out of our mineral Water of this Health Resort e, Excelsior Springs, Mo. F. J. WEAVER. 1005 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo Mrs. Charles Douglass, who has been seriously ill, is reported to be improving nicely. Rev. Leroy Woolrick, of Lexington, Mo., and Rev. P. W. Dunnavont, of St. Louis, were in the city last Thursday night. Both expressed very good political ideas at the city hall. Rev. L. H. Harris, of Miami, Mo., passed through the city Monday. Rev. N. C. Buren, P. E., changed cars here Monday. Miss Rebecca Parker, of Kansas City, is home this week visiting friends The Sewing Circle will meet at the residence of Mrs. Bertha Williams. Advantages Splendid Location, Healthful Climates Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. For terms, prices and all inducement offered, write to GRAND LODGE, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, STATE OF KANSAS. Supreme Jurisdiction N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. Office of the Grand Chancellor, Wichita, Kansas-Proclamation No. 1-To the Grand and Subordinate Lodge Officers and Members, Greeting: The fifteenth annual session of this Grand Lodge convened in the Castle Hall of Syracuse Lodge No. 28, Galeno, on July 18, 19 and 20, 1908. This session proclaims a new era in this Grand Jurisdiction and its work will go down in history as the grandest in point of harmony and work accomplished since the organization of the Grand Lodge. Harmony was the watchword, Peace and rProgress the slogan for the coming year. Hutchinson was the place chosen for the next session of the Grand Lodge, with Bonus Lodge No. 21, on the fourth Tuesday in July, 1909. The following Grand Lodge officers were duly elected to serve for the ensuing year: Grand Vice Chancellor, Dr. I. H. Anthony, Kansas City. Grand Chancellor, John E. Lewis, Wichita. Past Grand Chancellor, J. H. King, Weir City. Grand Prulate, Rev. J. W Gordon, Iola. Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, W. W. Plumb, Topeka. Grand Master of Exchequer, B. G. Jackson, Yale. Grand Lecturer, Rev. M. Pickens, Pittsburg. Grand Master at Arms, B. B. Williams, Hutchinson. Grand Medical Register, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Kansas City. Grand Atorney, J. H. Guy, Topeka. Supreme Representative, B. Pope, Topeka. Grand Secretary Endawment Department, A. T. Glover, Wichita. Grand Treasurer Endowment Department, M. E. Woods, Coffeyville. Grand Inner Guard, J. H. Walker, Garden City. Grand Outer Guard, W. H. Morton, It. Scott. Appointive Officers, T. H. Young, Grand Marshall, Galena; Louis Ctrange, Grand Trustee (3 years) Wellington; G. H. Drumgould, Grand Trustee (1 year), Arkansas City. Chairmen of Standing Committees. On Appeals and Grievances, Dr. I. H. Anthony, Kansas City; on Printing and Supplies, H. I. Monroe, Topeka; on Laws and Supervision, W. W. Plumb, Topeka; on Dispensation and Charter, Thomas Cox, Wichita; on Finance, Dr. S. H. Thompson, Kansas City; on Returns and Credentials, John Gurter, Mineral; on Foreign Correspondence, Julius Reese, Cherokee; on Relation with Court of Calanthe, J. W. Clark, Lawrence; on Milage, Robt. S. Brown, Manhattan; on Uniform Rank, Samuel W. Jones, Wichita; on State of Order, John Singleton, Winfield. Deputlea—D. W. Montgomery, No. 30, Independence; W. A. Wright, No. 20, Windfield; Brooks Lane, No. 22, Iola; J. H. Dalker, No. 10, Garden City; P. B Williams, No. 21, Hutchinson; J. H. Brown, No. 17, Cherokee; G. Edwards, No. 27, Kansas City; J. W. Clark, No. 1, Lawrence; Robt. S. Brown, No 9, Monhattan; G. W. owry, No. 19, Paola; B. Zackey, No 6, Pittsburg; J. H. Davis, No. 5, Weir. Deputies at Large.—H. W. Dillard, Topeka; J. M. Tiggs, Parsons; M. E. Wood, Coffeyville; Fred Martin, Wichita; A. J. Brack, Hutchinson. Lodges will take warning that in the future when lodges use their funds otherwise than provided by law they will be severely dealt with. We need five hundred (300) members this term and not less than one-half dozen lodges. Therefore a general dispensation to all lodges in the Jurisdiction is hereby granted for sixty (60) days for the reception of new members Apply to your deputy for rates or direct to me. Lodges are expected to take advantage of this dispensation for the increase of their membership. Lodges should send all matters which arise in the lodge for settlement to the deputy and not to the Grand Chancellor. Officers occupying stations requiring bonds must furnish same within thirty (30) days or their office will be declared vacant and others appointed to fill them. I shall expect each officer and member of the Order to do his duty, no matter what his station may be. We must have good, efficient work during this year. Lodges must pay more attention to the ritualistic work, as they will be held responsible for the proper conferring of the Ranks. Officers must memorize the ritual, and incompetence in this respect will be sufficient cause for removal. Defect or lack of paraphernalia should be reported to the deputy at once. I earnestly desire that every lodge carry its officers' said in our official organ. The Topeka Plaindealer, give the nights of meeting and postoffice address of your Chancellor Commander and Keeper of Records and Seal. I ask and shall expect the loyal support of every Knight to give their aid and assistance in promoting the welfare of this organization to the end that the next session may show increased progress and prosperity and success for Pythianism. Thus done and signed at Wichita, Kansas, this 8th day of September, A. D. 1908, and of the Pythian Ptiod XLV JNO. E. LEWIS, Grand Chancellor. Attest: Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. 1012 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 11 a.m. 11 a.m. 77 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. 421 Kansas Avenue Both Phones 774 Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 153 Van Buren Street TOPEKA, KA. BELL PHONE 301 OFFICE HOURS 9:30 10:30 A M 1 TO 3, 6 10 8 P M DR. THDDUES P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon Special Attention to Diseases of Women. Office 423 Kas Ave. Opposite P. O. TOPEKA, KAFSAS Why You Want Good Things to Eat go to Williams & Brown's BAKERY: 1118 WASHINGTON AVE James C. Shimer, REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER THIRD DISTRICT, SHAWNEE CO., YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED. Dr. W. Roger Russell, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction A DRAWING BUSINESS. The most complete stock Groceries and General Merchandise eat the very lowest prices at B. J. NELLE'S 1110 South Walnut Street. Office Hours 10:00 a.m. 12 to 5 p.m. W. E. Jackson, Physician and Surgeon A widow wishes to correspond with a Christian gentleman, a minister preferred; object, matrimony Has a good home. Address ees Sey 4 a Le : 8 = Shad Cs as