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THE TOREKA PLAINDEALER We are Thankful That the Republican Party Will Steer the Old Ship of State for Four Years More! --- Are They the Result of False Education? William Lee Howard Graphically Pictures the Cause. "Doctor, what is the matter with my son? Is he stupid or lazy? Is he degenerate?" "Neither stupid nor degenerate, but helpless because he has grown up to eighteen years of age, uninstructe; unskilled in anything that will make for a successful career. He needs educating." "But, doctor, he has had the best we could give him; he has just graduated from the high school." "Doubtless, but consider a moment the injustice that has been done to your son. The curriculum at the American high school is not one for a democratic country; it gives a certain privileged number of youths—a very small number—a preparation for a college entrance. But how about the boy who is to start in business, trade or industrial occupation? Does he get a four-year course preparatory to this work? "You have come to me for professional advice about your son. You say he can find no position that quits him; nothing to do. He has become indifferent and has habits that, you fear, will bring him to no good." "Yes; every place I have tried to get him he finds fault with. Says he's not adapted for the work." "What has he been fitted to do?" "Nothing, that I can discover. Says he'll go to college if I'll send him. Would you advise me to make he sacrifice?" "No, no; he should not have gone to the high school. He needed training; not cultvating. He needed to learn something about living men and methods; not about dead men and past manners. Don't misunderstand me. I am an ardent advocate of college education; of advanced scholarship; of the highest possible work along these lines but only for scholars, men born to intellectual labor and investigation. NO DEMOCRACY OF BRAINS. What your son needs to understand is that there is no democracy of brains; that there exists an aristocracy of intellect. In accepting this statement, one must not confound class with efficiency. If a boy is a trained engineer, or one who possesses manual dexterity through careful study and application, he belongs to the aristocracy of intellectual workers. "Your son is typical of thousands of helpless youths in this country today. He has been unfitted for the work nature intended him to do; not fitted for the work he is capable of doing. To send him to college would only make matters worse, and result in his forming habits and acquaintances which would be injurious to his future career. For he must be a man of worker, his brain is not made of cells that call for studious application in intellectual work." "Yes, I have no wealth to give him." "Well, then, why don't you fath VOLUME X. ers give your boys an education that will enable them to earn a living? Not all can become lawyers, doctors or professors, and of the many who have tried, God save me, man! I've seen the wrecks, moral and physical When your boy was in the primary school he built a boat that beat all others upon the lake. He should at that period in his developing ideas have had a start in the use of tools, in the training of the hand and eyes." "Yes, that's true, doctor; the boy wanted to go into a shop, but his mother and mother——" "I know all about this ruinous false pride—we'll get to this mother phase of the question later on. As a handler of tools, as a skillful boat builder, he would have been successful. He would have found himself, and here is the most important fact: he would have been mentally contented, physically balanced. "What is his present attitude? Discontented; unable to know what he wants. For four years he has been left to wander amid females and their ideas of life. His eyes and hands have been allowed to go untrained, his mind, instead of being drilled to observe facts and to apply their lessons, instead of realizing that man must make for proficiency in NOME line or fail as a producer, has been absorbing the merry-go-round ideas of girls "He has no serious ideas of life; has a false pride due to his associations and the doughy smatt-rings of French and Latin imparted to him by female teachers. Of course he won't go into a carpenter's shop NOW. He feels that such a step would be humiliating. Think of the false ideas he has absorbed! To work with his hands in beneath HIS social level, no he remains uncleer and helpless—a parasite. It is from this class we specialists get the dypsomaniae, the dependent and the nuclear—the men that go to the dump heap. 'Whose fault is this? Your father's: every one of you. You send your boy to school—to the public schools—without any one or investigation concerning his tastes, his teachers, or how he is to be made into a useful man. You pay your school tax and think your duty ends here. When you notice that he is dissatisfied with school you pay no attention to his need of advice. When he tells you that he wishes Miss Brown would let him stay in the manual training room instead of going to that horrid Latin class or says when he comes home to dinner that he wishes he could cut out all the pretty and much, and learn something I can get onto what do you, you father, do for him? Tell him he has not known how to do as she tells him. What a back slip at your fatherhood! You thank by admonition to your mom that a young woman who only sees them in the classroom, and who has no possible interest in them, must stand the know their desires and longings TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 20, 1968. and capabilities better than you,the fathers, do 'All requests or complaints are referred to 'mother.' 'Oh, don't bother me! Go to your mother,' has been the line of treatment that has sent many a boy to the gutter. "The other day, while in the library of the head master of one of the largest and best known preparatory schools in New England, he tossed me a letter, saying: 'The great difficulty we have in boys' schools is to find the proper person at home with whom to advise. Of course, that person should be the father, but he is generally too busy to bother about the matter. "Now, take the case of this lad. I want to know some facts about him—about his past life; he has only been with us about a month. He is nineteen years old. I didn't write home asking what I wanted to know—I've had too much experience; but I wrote the father, asking him to come up and see us—that it was important for his son's sake. That letter you have is from his maiden aunt, saying that she'll be up. The father is too busy just at present—always has been—to be annoyed with his son's adolescent growth." No, you are no exception to the American father. It is only when you realize that there is something wrong with your boy that you give his future any thought. If you had taken the trouble to look into the matter you would have seen that the high school could not fit him according to his capabilities. A CLASS OF NINETEEN WOMEN AND FIVE BOYS. "Look at it now in a common sense light. When your boy graduated there were in his class nineteen young women and five boys. Naturally the studies were what the girls wanted; not what the boys should have had. The women were well established in physiologic life; the youths adolescents. Don't for, get this distinction, this differentiation of the sexes, for it is a very important matter when you are told that the girls go far ahead in their studies. From the first year at the high schools the boys begin to drop out They are dissatisfied. After the second year there are about three girls to one boy. In one school whose graduating exercises I attended last spring there were nineteen young women and one anaemic, sheepish youth. What training do you think that lad obtained for a start in life? Of course he had heard enough to become a milliner or dressmaker, but that's about all. If a woman had come to you four years ago and suggested that you send your boy to a girl's school you would have sat up and taken notice. The average high schools are girl's schools, to which a few boys are unfortunately sent SPRINGFIELD. MISSOURI. Mrs Beadly, mother of Mrs M. old Allen, who passed away, was taken to Hartville for internment Relatives and friends mourn her loss. The infant child of Mr Tillman and wife was interned Friday p.m. Mrs Alice Bakey an aged member of Pittschipal, also a house of Queen City court, died on last Thursday morning about 9 o'clock, and was buried Friday afternoon, in Wheeler officiating. During her long illness she was tenderly cared for by the court members, and was beautifully land to rest by the same order. A striking coincidence: Sister Blakey came into the court as a charter member under the matronship of Mrs Mary Jarrett, whose efforts are untiring in the uplifting and progress of the order, and in caring for and administering to the sick and needy; and now after many years of faithful service she passes to the great beyond under the same administration, Mrs Mary A. Jarrett, who was elected for the ensuing year. In the face of a downpour of rain and elect, the Woman's Musical and Literary club met with Mrs. Lucy Williams. A nice number of members was present and a deal of business was transacted. The author, Lord Byron, was discussed in detail. An appetizing menu of collopped oysters, delicious hot biscuit, coffee, pickles, aberbert and assorted cake, was served. Next meeting with Mrs J. A Thompson. Miss Melissa Fuell, who teaches at Joplin, Mo, is to be the guest of Miss Dovie Williams, during the Thanksgiving holidays. The two were college friends and the visit will be delightful for both. We are pleased to hear from our friend, Miss Georgia Schultz, and to learn of the noble work in which she is engaged, and hope that some day in the near future she may turn her face homeward and pay her old friends a visit. She is now Director of the North Texas Association local District, her work being to organize and encourage Missionary societies and hold Bible schools throughout the district. She enjoys the work very much, but she is also teaching and they will not give her up. She will return to Sequin for a while to teach, but before entering the school room will visit her uncle in Front; on Monday be in Hillboro; on Wednesday attend a Board meeting in Abilene; will spend Sunday in Wichita Falls, on Monday leaving for Sequin, but en route stopping in Austin and San Antonio. While in Guadalupe Co she will attend the directress of that district. OMAHA A. M. Banks has returned to his home in Jacksonville, after visiting with relatives. John G Pegg was called to Council Bluffs, Ia., to help organize the Erie Literary. Mrs. Gilbert Terrill, of Kansas City, will spend Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. Samuel Overstreet. The Mutual Interest club, appointed by the Royal Ethiopian Concert band, under the directorship of Prof W. H. Cross, will give a grand musical entertainment at St. John's church on Monday, November 23, for the benefit of The Idle Hour Quartette. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The football team went to Sohla and played the George R. Smith College team last Wednesday, and were defeated 11 to 0. A return game will be played in Kansas next Friday afternoon. The Domestic Science Class under Miss Myrtle Crat, entertained the Trustees and Rev. W. H. Polk in the recent visits to the institution. Many favorable comments NUMBER 47 Hazelwood cemetery, Rev. W. H. upon the scientific preparation of foods and service were passed upon the department. Eugene Vaughn, a graduate of 1907, who was sent to Tuskegee a year ago to fill a position as stenographer, has received his third promotion within a year. He has recently been promoted from Secretary of Agricultural faculty to one of the private offices of Dr. Booker T. Washington Rev. W. H. Peck, the new pastor of Allen chapel, Kansas City, visited the institution with Bishop Grant last Monday and after thorough inspection of the departments, addressed the student body in the chapel. He was one of the pioneers with Dr. Vernon in keeping the work alive years ago. He comes back now happily to enjoy the reward of past efforts and sacrifices. Misses Gertrude Elam and Audrey Plummer, graduates of 1907, have gone to Oklahoma to teach school. Minn Anna Vanderford, graduate 1908, recently departed for Vinita, Oklahoma, where she is clerk and bookkeeper in a colored grocery store. The church Trustees have just awarded a contract for a $1400 steam heating plant for the four floors of Ward Hall. HARDING-GUY Prominent'Oklahomians Happily Wedded at Langston. Sunday November 8th, at Langston, Okla, Bishop J. S. Fupper, D. D. officiating, the holy bonds of matrimony were solemnized between Professor William E Guy and Miss B. Aurora Harding. Occurring within the shadow of the state university, in which the grom is still well remembered as the efficient pro essor of Latin, and of which the bride is a highly honored alumna, the wedding was one of unusual interest and significance. The day was a glorious outburst of autumnal sunshine and russet beauty. The bride is a Kansan by birth, being the eldest daughter of the late Rev. E A. Harding of Olathe Her step-father Rev. M. D. Brookins, is one of the foremost members of the Central Oklahoma conference of the A M E church and was a member of the last general conference Mrs Professor Guy is a primar teacher of high standing an accom plished musician The groom is the second son of Rev and Mrs G W. Guy of 512 Western avenue, this city, an alumnus of Illinois college and a gentleman of ability and character. FH. PLAINDIVER extends congratulations and bids the happy couple Godspeed Tre many friends of Prof. W. E. Guy extend congratulations to him and his bride. His parents live here, his father being a retired minister of toon A. M. E. church, and his mother a member of the Heroines of Jericho an of the Eastern Star of Missouri, and a charter member as well as a charity member in Topeka. They are among the leading families of the Wes. Prot Guy is doing much to bring his race up along all lines in Oklahoma. Mrs. Robert Campbell is very sick at her home on West Curtis street Baughman Bros. MANUFACTURERS OF Pure Ice and Ice Cream WHOLESALE Gor. 23rd and Lincoln St. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Pure Ice and Ice Cream - Both hones 253 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential HANDBOOK on Patents permit free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms. 8 a year four months. $1. Sold by all newdealers. MUNN & Co., 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 625 F. St., Washington, D.C. The Leo XIII Mining Co ing 6 claims, 120 acres of New Mexico. 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PEASONAL ATTENTION The officers of this Bank give their undivided personal attention to the in- terests of the Bank and its patrons PLANT CPITL — SURPLUS. Valuable paper of ch Fred H. Quincy, W. T. Welch, James A. Kimba EMPORIA ITEMS. Mr. G. A. Willis is very ill at this present writing Mr. and Mrs. Ladd Reaves, of Colorado, are visiting relatives. Mr. Bart Rich is progressing nicely in his billard and pool hall. Mr. W. M. Arnold has returned home from the St. Mary's hospital after a week's stay, but is not able to leave his room. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brown are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mr. W. Stowen is very ill at his home on St. Mary's street. Roy H. Gibson attended the board meeting at Dunlap Iowa. Miss Nora was visited over Sunday with Mrs M Douglas. Mrs L. Duncan entertained the members and friends of the Last Christian Church on Monday evening. November 29 at her home on East street. Miss Edith Snow entertained the "Royal Interment" at the home of Mrs M A Evans. Each guest reported an enjoyable evening. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shew was seriously injured, but is improving slowly. Professor Lacton and wife gave a grand concert at the Baptist church Tuesday, which was a grand success. He was assisted by Mrs. Hallent, or Jo pearl. Bess H. Lacton presided a grand morning Sunday morning subject. Faith lived by line. Mr. I. Lobar and I. H. Smith attended the board meeting at Dunlap, Ky. EMPORIA, KANSAS The Rev R. R. of Salina, Rv. Banks pastor of St John Baptist church at Salina and Rev J Wilson of K Both hones 253 AND RETAIL TOPEKA KANSAS Residence 520 Monroe Ind. Phone 779 L. M. PENWELL, Ullmere mbalmer, 511 Quay 0, one day although Both Phones 192. O ICE. The Sunflower State Agricultural Association will hold its tri-annual meeting in Forest Park at Attaww. Sept 23.24.25.1908. ut 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- y machinery for a more ex- y ever offered to the public to med and operated by colored ll information write, CS, President, ERS STATE BANK, CALINA, KANSAS. $5 25.0 kept in our vaults for customers free charge. Safety Boxes for Rent. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. President. T. W. Roach, Vice-President Cashier. F. R. Npler, Asst. Cashier L. K. P. Craven, F. D. Shelabarger. C. K. were in the city last Monday on their way to Dunlap to attend the board meeting there. Held a council meeting here on Rev S. H. Bishop in some of his bad work in church, but he went home and failed to meet them, so there on Tuesday to the board there did not speak well or him is a preacher of the gospel. What was done at the board meeting is not yet known. Miss Natalie City of Salina, Miss Bessie Lampton of Abalone Miss Bettie Brooks of Strong City visited Miss C. W. Douglas a day and she went with them on to Dunlap to board, where they had a once time. The Rev Craw of the A. M. E. church, in case of a virtual meeting and he is having a large attendance. to having a large attendance BOLEY, OKLAHOMA. Lawyer and Mrs M I have made a flying trip to Australia and back Monday. Mr David Williamson has gone to Pawnee to move his mother to Bohio. Mr Williamson is a progressive young man and owns half interest in a clothing store here. Rex M. D. Brooks pastor of the W. M. L. church of this city, returned Tuesday, accompanied by his wife, Mrs. M. L. Brooks. They attended the annual conference at Langston, Okla., and witnessed the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Bettie Amora Hendry, to Proof Wm. K. Gay. The wedding took place at high noon on Sunday and the ceremony was performed by Bishop H. Hippen. Miss Mrs. Robinson, who has been to Hot Springs for her health, has returned much improved. Mrs. Duvall entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. Robinson and family. Mrs. Gordon, and Rev. and Mrs. Brookins. The dinner was served in six courses. She was assisted by her beautiful niece Miss Atteda Johnson. The members and friends of the A.M. church gave the pastor a nice surprise Wednesday evening, the contents of which will add to his ausoIrdupois greatly. Quite a number of the Boley people know what a good paper is when they read it, and those who are not subscribers to The Plains Drama promise to be very soon, as they are race pride people GALENA, KANSAS. Roy Sutton of Joplin, Sunday late here L. S. Barry and F. Harris of Went City, visited friends here a few days this week Mrs. John Paynter, who has been quite ill is consulted. Robert Morton of Parsons, was on trained at one of the clubs dinner at the home of Mr. Grant Smith's Sunday One of the swellest events on the sea son was the private ball given at Mosilah Hall Thursday evening by Moslames I Grant Smith and Joe Twang, in honor of the former's sister, Mrs Blanche Rich andson of Chicago, and Mr. Pinech Edwards of Oklahoma City. The punch bowl was presided over by Mrs. Ches. Stewart. Guests were present from Kansas City Joplin, Pasons, and Boxter. Miss Edna Bromwell on Cherokee, a guest of Galona friends. Leonard Horton of Chotokee, has been visiting at the home of his mother a few days. Miss Mary Smith of Parsons, has been guest of relatives at 511 Wood street. Mack Kinney of Baxter, passed through the city Saturday on route to Springfield. FOR RENT-A four-room house at 281 Clay street Fall and Winter Hats. Mrs Slaughter has taken down the sign announcing that she will sell her magnifi ect 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 here 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 THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATED MINISTRY. Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Tuskegee 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 licentiates may be benefited, but those also who desire to do better missionary work or become intelligent Sunday school teachers. The chief aim of the Bible Training School is to afford a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to briety, 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 extend 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 enrollment in the Bible Training school has been satisfactory, but the opportunity is now provided for a considerably larger number. For further information, address: W. L. Osbon, 1535 Kansas Ave. Leading Grocery Store. All Kinds of Fine Groceries. GIVE HIM A CALL. 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Photographs The price at my Studio is cheap, but the work is of the highest class. Why pay such an enormous price when the same careful work can be secured for ONE HALF? Stop and see me W. H. LUCAS, DOUGLASS IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 726 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. POST CARDS AND PICTURES FREDERICK DOUGLASS The Statesman CALENDARS Portraying the Higher Life of the News Write for prices and terms Agents wanted. For the Boy or Girl. To whom it may concern: To give as much publicity as possible I am making this an open letter The Neighbors of the Hearthstone has just paid me my second sick claim and have been very liberal The members of my church and all other good people will be better off if they carry a sick benefit with the Neighbors. I shall do all I can for their success L. W WAEH Pastor Shiloh Baptist church, Cathey, Okla. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH Mr and Mrs E C Thomas elaborately entertained at a reception at their cozy residence. 828 W Third S in honor of their guests, Mrs A D Boyd of Kansas City and Miss Rosa I. Hamilton of Texarkana, Ark, on Thursday from two to six p.m The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and Japanese larkins. The color scheme of pink and white was carried out Mrs W Houston and Mrs R Brown associated the hostess in receiving the guests The invited guests wer Mr and Mrs S T Young. Mr and Mrs L M Howell, mr and Mrs L A Ridley, Mr and Mrs William Houton, Mr and Mrs W H Barker, Mr and Mrs R Brown, Mr and Mrs A C Callaway Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson, Mr and Mrs Smith, Rev J H Allen and wife, Rev J W H Morris, P A Robinson and wife W H Perkins and wife, W White and wife, A Dowis and wife. — Cottrell and wife, J Pahferro and wife, Mesdames E Washington, J O Scott, M De France M Vass, B Moore and Mesra Denham, Carter, Burgess, Windsor, Lakin and A L Stewart. 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 es 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. He has them on exhibition at THE LAINDFALER office. Ladies, call and examine them. Mrs. Belle Bennett left today for Kansas City to spend a few days with friends Sincerely yours. J. H. Hon W P. Vernon, Registrar of the U. S. treasury who did great work in the recent campaign THE LEGEND OF THE MUSICIAN Bishop A. Grant, who will preach at Metropolitan Hall, Sunday Mrs. Wm R. Carter of the Topka Industrial Institute is rapidly recovering from her recent illness Mr and Mrs Rosetta Wilson or 2931 N Seventh street, Kansas City are the parents of a fine son, born November 6.h Cole and Johnson A erian's famous song writers, and Mr Gerald Tyler, Kansas City's accomplished musician, were guests of Prof. and Mrs. G. F. Porter of Kansas City at dinner Saturday. The many friends of Mr H Fuel will be sorry to learn of his death which occurred Tuesday at his home in Lawrence. He was for the past six years until a few months ago a resident of Lopeka having been for four years employed as janitor at the state house; the remainder of time he followed his trade as a shoemaker Mr Fuel was a conscientious Christian gentleman, loved by all who knew him, was a true and faithful member of St John A. M H church, and did much for the upbuilding of the church. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Lodges, who will perform the last sad rites. Many friends sympathize with his relatives in their bereavement. The Saturday Afternoon Whist club met with Miss Hazel Washington. Miss Jessie Chiles substituted for Miss Pauline Jones. The next meeting will be with Miss Mary Harding On another page appears a statement of the People's Bank and Trust Company of Muskogee, a colored organization which speaks for itself We are proud of the success these gentlemen have made and this goes to prove that colored men in other tatras can do likewise We want our race to know that while the lamp holds out o burn there is hope for every man who wishes to succeed Keep on, People's Trust Company, keep on The Benefit concert given by Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment band at Metropolitan hall Wednes day evening was a great affair and and drew one of the biggest paid audiences in that hall for several months. Prof Jackson is a born musician, as an instructor he has few equals. The band played better than ever before. The audience cheered and cheered Prof. Jackson and his great band. There were no poor pieces. All were good Sonia and the other music writers will have to hurry if they keep ahead of the Professor. The following are a few of the many selections played; "March Olympia Hippodrome" by Alexander; "Medley Overture, Bts of Remicks Hits No 4," by J B Lampe, "Spanish Fantasie (La Paloma)" arr. J M Missaud; 'Regimental March, Thunderer" by Son a American Patrol, by F W Meacham Lee Northington was in the city a few days last week, visiting his wife and securing musicians for a concert band which he will direct with the Parker Amusement Company. Mr. Northington is a Topeka product and a musician of experience and ability, and the company will find him trustworthy and thoroughly reliable in all matters. A host of friends among both white and colored with him a pleasant, and a profitable journey 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 10. Mr. Joe Johnson of Kansas City, was in Topeka this week shaking hands with friends. He looks well and his sporting friends were glad to see him. Mr. Johnson is billed for two prize lights in Kansas City this fall. Rev H. F. Witherspoon presiding elder of the Greenville, S. C. M. B. lunch, was in topica this week attending a general business meeting of the connection. This session was held at the First Methodist church. Sixth and Harrison streets, and all the bishops of the connection in the United States were present except two. Over two million dollars was appropriated for all purposes. It is said that this is one of the best, if not the best session ever held. Rev. Witherspoon is an old acquaintance of us and we were glad to welcome him to our city. He gave us considerable news concerning friends in the "Mountain city which we gladly received. He says that the colored people in South Carolina are making money We are sorry to note the illness of our friend, J. B. Hanning, and hope for his rapid recovery. Mrs W. S. Sharp, 942 Spruce street, entertained a number of ladies last Saturday afternoon complimentary to her sister Mrs Mary Jumison Alphin, of Waco, Lox. The novel feature of the occasion was each lady was required to piece one block of a quilt pattern which will be used by Mrs. Alphin as a souvenir of her visit. This was quite a surprise to the ladies as they knew nothing of the plot until after their arrival, when upon a pattern was placed upon the wall for each lady, a needle and thread handed her with the goods necessary for the block, and then told "to go to work." The interest manifested by each lady in trying to make her block the "neatest" soon removed what had before seemed a difficulty, and when the time for departure came, Mrs Alphine was the delighted recipient of sixteen handsome squares which will no doubt soon be made into a quilt, and that quilt possibly will be known as "The Fopka," in memory of the event Mrs W. LaMay, of Kansas City, Mo., was the out of town guest. All the ladies declare that Mrs. Sharp has but few equals when it comes to entertaining Mrs Alphin left Thursday for her home in Waco, with many pleasant memories of her visit to her old home. Rev Housky, who was recently sent to the pastorage of St. Mark's A. M. E. church, North Topka, is now repairing their building, putting in new pulpit and when complete, it will be one of the coziest little churches in the city. The Revsond is a very influential church worker, and has many friends here lending their assistance to make his work a success. The chon is giving special attention to their music, and a decided improvement is noticeable even in this short time. We are in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Maggie Adams who is visiting in Oklahoma City, and who speaks well of that country and people. She says there are splendid opportunities for colored people in that portion of the country and our people are doing as well there if not better than they are in Topeka. Mrs. Adams will make an extended visit in the State, returning to this city in several weeks. A colored daily newspaper will be started in Chattamoga town, to be known as "The Mio American" under the management of Mr Harvey Anderson, owner. We wish and prophesy for him success in his new undertaking. Mrs. I. Johnson, of Perry, Okla. who has been visiting her sisters Mcdames Milton and Grundson has returned home. Mr. Mendy has opened up a clothes cleaning establishment and second hand store on First Avenue street. He is an energetic young man and is bound to make his business a success. Much credit is due Mrs. Ellen Malone on the management of the Cottandon Home which is doing much to help tallen girls at the race. She is the right woman in the right place and the people should be proud of her and the work she is doing. Malal Porter the girl who made such a demonstration has been called and will be sent to the Deloitte institution. She will see to it that girls who push the streets will either go to work or be sent to Deloitte. Mrs. Malone saves them no excuse but girls not going right or getting work to do, as the home then will give them protection and find work for them when they cannot themselves. Cottandon Home is a beautiful place situated in a splendid location, and well furnished throughout. Watered at the Postoffice at Topeka as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY NOV. 20 1908. WEIR CITY. Mrs. Ella Nix, who has been sick so long, departed this life on the 14th, aged about 25 or 26. She was the daughter of Andrew Carson and wife. Miss Mary Carson arrived on the 16th from Quindaro, Kansas, to attend the funeral, which will be held on the 17th, Rev J W Watson officiating. Mrs Lillie Dupree is again sick in bed. J. H. Gunner received a message on the 14th, from a mining camp 7 miles north of Pittsburg, stating his brother-in-law, Jacob Scott, and F. Washington, shot fireers, were very badly burned on the 13th. Mr. Scott's wife is in bed, sick. J. D. F. Smith and Julius Reese, of Cherokee, are plastering G. W. Washington's house this week. Mr. Freeman, the carpenter, of Cherokee, has been working this week on David Williams' house, on Main street. It is a business place and will be run by A Johnson and E. W. Derrington. We had the pleasure of meeting Dr Whittaker and a lady from Topeka, on the 15th, at Sunday School. While in the city they were the guests of Prof W. F. King. Prof King, wife, and assistant, Miss Dora Warfield, visited the day school at Fort Scott on the 13th and report a fine time. Mrs Ella Young was rejoiced last week by receiving a letter from her father, in Alabama, from whom she had not heard for twenty years. LEXINGTON, MO. Miss Sarah Graham went to Kansas City last week, returning on Sunday morning. Mrs Terreca Hawkins died Monday about noon, at a ripe old age. She was faithful and dutiful to her church, and leaves other relatives, one son and many friends to mourn her loss. An able preacher of the Christian church, Rev. Handcock, is here, carrying on a revival, and is doing noble work. Benj. Olden died last night, after a long illness. He leaves a number of children and other relatives to mourn his loss. Miss Dainy Holmes and Walter Boens were united in marriage last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The bride is an intelligent young lady who has been a great worker in the A M E church and her presence will be greatly missed. Mr. Boens is a popular young gentleman and is especially well liked by the young folks. Miss Glover R. Hawkins made a flying trip to Kansas City Saturday morning, returning on Sunday evening. She reports a pleasant stay. George Freeman, who has been living in Pueblo, Colo., returned home last week to visit his parents and relatives. NOTICE Dinner Will be Served Thanksgiving Day Price 25 cents. There will be a rally at St Mark's A. M. E. church Sunday. November 29th. All the ministers and their congregations are invited to come over and help us, as you know we have been in the flood and are trying to get our church and parsonage fixed up for the winter. Please come and help us at three o'clock. FIRST AFRICAN A large congregation attend the Sunday morning service The pastor delivered an instructive sermon from the subject, "A Better Understanding" The members were invited to attend the meeting of St. Jann A. M. E church serving circle at the home of Mrs James Parks five miles south of town, Wednesday. A large num ber attended The Willing Workers hell an en joyable and profitable social at the home of Miss Kittle Bradshaw A number went down from the meeting at the church The circle meets this afternoon at the home of Mrs Mahala Pasker. Services as usual Sunday Good attendance is desired and everyone is invited to attend. Mrs R V Ridley was called to Kansas City Wednesday on account of the very serious illness of her sister. THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATED MINISTRY. Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Tuskegee 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 licentiates may be benefited, but those also who desire to do better missionary work or become intelligent Sunday school teachers. The chief aim of the Bible Training School is to afford a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to briety, 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 sotend 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 enrollment in the Bible Training school has been satisfactory, but the opportunity is now provided for a considerably larger number. For further information, address: BOOKES T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuakegee Institute, Alabama 1944 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 menus 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 cm., easily learn, with a little practice, to write just as rapidly, and as practice, to write just as rapidly, and as fectly, 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 type- writer, because it has about 80 per cent less wearing points than most other type- writers. Eighty per cent easier to write with han these other complicated, intricate ablines that require "humoring"— technical knowledge—long practice and special skill to operate. Than machines which can not be adjusted 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 !! of any expensive attachment or special skill, and your work will be neat up. 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 Splendidly located, steam heated superior faculty, expenses low. GEO. R. SMITH COLLEGE 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 Caatle Hall of Syracuse Lodge No. 29, Galeno, on July 18, 19 and 20, 1903. 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 rPogress 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 Tucaday 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 Prelate, 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 Attorney, J. H. Guy, Topeka. Supreme Representative, B. Pope, Topeka. Grand Secretary Endawment Department, A. T. Glover, Wichita. Grand Treasurer Endowment Department, M. H. Woods, Coffeyville. Grand Inner Guard, J. H. Walker, Garden City. Grand Outer Guard, W. H. Morton, Pt. Scott. Appointive Officers, T. H. Young. Grand Marshall, Galena; Louis Ctrange, Grand Trustee (3 years) Wellington; G. H. 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 Lawa 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. 20. 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. Great Bend. - Kansas Independence; W. A. Wright, No. 20, Winfield; Brooka Lane, No. 22, Iola; J. H. Dalker, No. 10, 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. 10, Paola; B. Zackey, No. 6, Pitteburg; 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. 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 car- Departments----Collegiate, Academic, Grammar, Music, Elocution, Normal, Dressmaking Sewing, Domestic Economy and Business. ```markdown ``` ry its officers' card 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: W. W. PLUMB, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, 1012 Buchanan Street, Topeka, Kansas. Carbondale Mineral Water can he had by writing A. McAdoo, who will deliver it at your door. This water is splendid a perfect health restorer, and all persons drinking "Carbonedale Mineral Water" are sure to derive benefits YALE. Mrs Moore was in Pittburg on Monday on business. Merdames Yarbrough and White are visiting the Household in Pittburg, his week. Merdames Sparkman and Vinia Smith were in Pittburg on Thursday, on business. The Household of Ruth anticipates a nice time on Thanksgiving. Bro Goodun preahed all day at the Baptist church. Sunday, much to the delight of all his hearers. Quarterly meeting will be held on Sunday, at the A M E church. CITY LOCALS. In looking up news items were surprised to find that our people did notice the excellent opportunity to make money. The "H H" club declared a dividend on April 10th. One boy who was bright enough to look after the matter, cashed in his cards at $2 73 each. Through the negligence or oversight of some people who might have taken his place in the dividends they neglected and lost that excellent opportunity. Every 48-lb sack of flour contains a card. Each of these cards is worth five cents in the purchase from the Topeka Milling Co. of one Universal Bread Kneader. There is another way these cards can be used Ask your grocer about it and if he cannot give you the information, ask the Lopeka Milling Co. to explain it to you. A contest is now on which expires November 30th. A similar contest expired April 2nd, 1908, and some some of the cards in that contest were actually worth $2.72 each. It will pay you to sit up and take notice. "Pride of the Kaw" Flour, none better made. "Pride of the Kaw" makes the best bread. FOR SALE—Twenty acres of excellent land and house and barn. Located in five miles of Topeka. Enquire at THE PLAINDEALER office Mrs Anna Horton is numbered with the sick of our city. Rev. C. H. Caldwell is conducting a series of revival meetings at Fort Scott. Messrs E S. Lee and Leon Jordan are hunting quail up in Pratt county Mrs Jerry Reynolds and children spent a few days in Emporia last week with her parents. The Golden Rod club will meet meet Monday with Miss Ada Upshaw, one mile west of Washburn college. The Carnation Art club will meet this week with Mrs. James Wilson, 415 Western avenue. Mrs. D A. Sizemore of Kansas City, Mo. is the guest of her daughters, Mrs. M Barber and Mrs A. P. Smith Miss Alice Turpin has gone to Leavenworth to begin a three years course in nursing. M. J. Harris of The Kansas City Signal, Kansas City, Mo, spent a few days in the city this week on business While here he made this office an agreeable call. The Oriental Art club met this week with Mrs Lloyd Davis. 1180 Filmore street. The next meeting will be with Mrs L. C. Clark, 1414 Taylor street The city Federation of women's clubs will have its regular meeting Friday afternoon at 2:30 Special program The party to be given by Wilson's Orchestra Thanksgiving night will be the most enjoyable of the season Those holding invitations to the Hallowe'en party, please remember at they hold good for this event Mrs. Susie Weddington entertained about twenty five of her friends Tuesday evening at her home 611 Morros avenue Music was furnished by Mr R. Smith and Mr Howell Late in the evening refreshments were served and all departed for their homes, feeling that it was good to have been there. Mrs Weddington was assisted in receiving her guests by Misses Carson and Shannon. Bishop A. Grant will fill the pulpit at St. John A. M. E. church on Sunday morning. Mrs. Fannie Franklin of Colorado Springs, Colo. is visiting in the city, the guest of her sister in law, Mrs William Link, 927 Spruce street Mesdames Ida M. Jordan, L. C. Limon and Miss Beulah Campbell spent Wednesday at the Taborian home with Rev, Frank Wilson and wife. The home is certainly an earthly mansion of which every Sir Knight and Daughter of Tabor should be proud. It is a credit to the Negro race. The right people in the home to carry on the business have been chosen, they are trustworthy. There was a called meeting of the officers of the Arcanum at Taborian home Sunday afternoon Sir Ransom Taylor, chief arcanum, presided. All responded punctually and had a glorious time in honor of Rev, Frank Wilson and wife. Various persons made interesting tasks. BROWN CHAPEL Rev. P. D. Davis and wife have removed and are settled in their new home. Rev. Davis is well pleased with his new charge. The church has taken on new life, the future prospects are bright and every department of the church is in a state of activity. The prayer meetings, the class meetings and Sunday school with the newly organized literary society and sewing circle are well attended; their password is "Go forward." The young people of Brown Chapel met Friday evening and organized a literary society. After the adjournment about forty of the members and friend, gave the pastor and wife a very pleasant surprise party, stocking the family up with eatables. A great many good things were donated All seemed to enjoy themselves. The pastor thanked them kindly and gave them a standing invitation to call again. INTER-STATE LITERARY ASSOCIATION. To the President and members of the Literary Society: This comes to remind you that the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West will hold its 15th Annual Session in Omaha, Neb., in the Zion Baptist Church. The opening session will be held Monday evening, December 28, at 7:30 o'clock. Welcome addresses will be given and a reception tendered the delegates. The closing session will be held December 20. The committee will meet November 28 to arrange program. All societies are asked to send the representation fee by said date. All names for the program must be in the hands of the correspond ing secretary by said date. Each society is entitled to one representative on the program provided there are not more than three societies from the same city. In cities where there are more than three societies representing, the delegates from each society will hold a delegates' meeting, and select from that number three persons to represent the city on program with literary numbers. No restrictions are placed on musical numbers. This arrangement makes it necessary for each society to act at once. A good arrangement would be for the president of the oldest society to call this meeting. Each society is entitled to three delegates with a corresponding number of alternates. The basis of representation is as follows. Old societies, $1; new societies $1.50; old societies failing to represent last year will pay $1.50. Contests. Contests in oratory, original music, and original poetry, have been made a permanent feature of the annual program. Prizes will be awarded successful contests as follows: Oratory, first prize $1, music $1, poetry $1. Ottawa must be handed to the president by noon of the first day of the meeting. In a city or school where more than one person wishes to enter the national contest, the voters are asked to have a preliminary contest and the winner be given the place in the Inter-state contest. An admission fee of 15 cents will be charged the night of the contest. All new societies must pay their fee before November 28. Ten minutes will be allowed for papers. Keep this in mind while writing your paper. Done by order of the committee. Topeka Daily Capital: The stormy seas o'er which a Negro fraternal insurance order must sail were depicted in the district court yesterday when Nick Chiles filed suit against the Knights and Ladies of Protection. The defendant, says the plaintiff, is a benevolent and fraternal beneficiary organized and doing business under the laws of Kansas and empowered by law to transact an insurance business In January, 1905, ne alleges, the order was in need of funds with which to transact its business. The executive committee, composed of the national president, the national vice president the national secretary, the national treasurer and three other members of the organization approached Nick Chiles, James Beck, O A. Taylor, J Hume Childers, J. G. Groves and J. M. Mason and asked for their help in raising $200 The men approached made arrangements with the old First National bank to give the society the amount needed, $200, and to take the note of Chiles and his associates for the amount. This was done. The note fell done and was renewed It again fell due, after the failure of the bank, and the Knights and Ladies failed, neglected and refused to "come through." Thereupon James T. Bradley, receiver of the bank, brought suit against Chiles and the other men who went on the note. Later judgment was given Ira M. Cobe, the substituted plaintiff, for $289 15 The defendants paid and now Chiles asks reimbursement. WASHINGTON, D. C. Mrs. W. T. Vernon, wife of the Registrar of the Treasury, Entertains for Mrs J C. D.bble of Kansas City, Mo. 2. On Friday evening, November 6th Mrs W. T. Vernon entertained in honor of Mrs. J. E. Dibble, wife of a prominent physician of Kansas City, Mo. and Wrott of Pittsburgh, Pa, whose daughter, Mrs. Woodson, has become one of the very popular young women of Washington. The function was purely a ladies' affair, and the was made interesting and entertaining by a musical program An elaborate buffet luncheon was served, and the ladies from abroad professed themselves to have been highly pleased at the reception accorded them by the guests assembled Mrs Robert H Terrell, Mrs. R W. Tyler, Mrs. J, C. Dancy Mrs J C. Dowling R R, Horner, Miss Marie Thomas, Mrs. W. Sydney Pittman, Mrs L. B. Moore, Mrs W. H Conner, Mrs. John Hurst Mrs John Langford, Mrs W. H Clifford, Mrs Henry Slaughter, Mrs. Luella Preston, Mrs H W. Woodson, Mrs Hooks, Mrs. Mossell of Philadelphia Mrs. Emma George, Mrs L. T Rolinson, Mrs. James C. Wright, Mrs. Frazier, Miss Lucy Moten, Mrs Cuney, Miss Williamson, Miss Laura Arnold Dr. Mary Brown, the M'beck Martin The attractive residence of Mrs Vernon at 420 T street, has been the scene of several very brilliant gatherings since her advent into social Washington, and this reception was in no sense an exception to the rule LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Rev R January, who has been appointed Superintendent of the Sunflow r Baptist Home, located at this place, has moved from Tongan oxie and has taken full energy the died Thursday, November 14 k. 2:30 p. m., at his home, King's hotel, in this city. He was born in Virginia and was carried to the state of Ohio when quite young. He came to Lawrence in 1868 and played no small part in the building up of the city. Few colored men have been more active and conspicuous in the business, social and church circles than Father King. At different times he has owned house very valuable property in Lawrence, and at the time of his death was the owner and principal operator of the very popular King Hotel. For more than forty years he was a member of the National Compact Masonico Order at one time was District Deputy Grand Master. For many years he has been a faithful official member of St Luke A M E Church at Lawrence, and at the time of his death was leader of Class No. 7, Steward and the Treasurer of the Steward board One of the most noted characteristics of this great man was his admirable manner of perpetual patience A Lawrence daily paper compared him to Lord Chesterfield. His funeral was very largely at tended on Saturday, at St. Luke A. M K church, Rev J. M. Brown, the pastor, officiating Beautiful tributes were presented by the mean bers and friends of St Luke Class 2, Sierra Leone; Griffin Ice Co., and a number of individual friends. He leaves a wife, Mrs A. Scott King, two grandchildren and one daughter to mourn his loss. WANTED—Two young women to begin training in the Mitchell Hospital. For further information address, Miss M. E Merritt, Mitchell Hospital, Leavenworth, Km. USY What's the use of work your days? New Enterprises Independent living: Negro district doing good husi- ce on easy terms. 25 a day—$100 cash. 150. 1 day, $50. Established trade $150 town, well furnished $2,000. House $000 easy terms. House near 10th and Oak. Rooming houses, will sell for into business, buy a home, home to our office and we will Employment & Realty Co. 1, 2, 3, — — Kansas City 1908 School of Medicine will begin October 1908 Get Busy In business for yourself. What's the thing for someone else all of your days? Here are a Few Enterprises that will make you an independent living Grocery store in the Negro district doing business $800—$200 cash, balance on easy terms Restaurant doing well, '$25 a day—$100 Saloon, mixed trade—$250. Lunch Room runs $10 a day, $50. Four chair Barber Shop established trade Fifty room Hotel, down town, well turned $500 down $10 per week. Twenty room Rooming house $000 easy to rent a house or get a job, come to our office to the rest. Afro-American Employment & ROOMS 1, 2, 3, 1005 MoM cGee St, 1867 Howard University School of M KEY W. P. THORKFIELD, L. L. D., Press W. G. McNEILL, M. D., Secretary The Forty-first annual session will begin October, continue eight months. Get Busy In business for yourself. What's the use of working for someone else all of your days? Here are a Few Enterprises that will make you an independent living: Grocery store in the Negro district doing good business $800—$200 cash, balance on easy terms. Restaurant doing well,'$25 a day—$100 cash. Saloon, mixed trade—$250. Lunch Room runs $10 a day, $50. Four chair Barber Shop established trade $150 Fifty room Hotel, down town, well furnished $2,000, $500 down $10 per week. Twenty room Rooming house $000 easy terms. Fifteen room Rooming house near 10th and Oak, $300, clears $75 a month. Several 8 to 12 room Rooming houses, will sell for $50 down and $5 per week. If you want to go into business, buy a home, rent a house or get a job, come to our office and we will do the rest. 1005 MoM cGee St. — — — ansae City 1867 1908 Howard University School of Medicine REV W. P. THIRKFIELD, L. L. D., Prox. GUST F. MALCEN W. G. McNEEIL, M. D., Secretary The Forty-first annual session will begin October 10th, continue eight months. Four Year's Graded Course in Medicine. Three Year's Graded Course in Dent. Three Year's Graded Course in Pn. An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered instructors. Well equipped laboratories. Plans Hospital, which adjoin the Medical college go on of #500,000 offers more medical facilities. The third session of the program will begin may 1909, and continue in my webster and four works for Dental course. An optional 5-year course in Medicine is offered to instructors Well equipped laboratories. Please Prepare Hospital, which adjoin the Method will go into compiling a part of #500,000 offers made of medical facilities. The third session of the program will begin may 1909, and on in any website Medical and four works for Dental course. For further information or catalogue, write W. C. McNEILL, D., Secretary, 530 First Ave., Washington, D.C. ILL, D., Secretary, 11 . Aiv., Warning, D. C. W. C McNEILL, D., Secretary, 540 Ft. n. Ave., Warning, D. C. wife is mation. We believe they are the right people in the right place. Quite a number visited the Home, Sunday; among them, Rev Berry of Eudora, and Rev H. W. Stone of Jarbalo, Kansas. The Sierra Leone club met last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs L Verder. After the general routine of business Rev J. M. Brown made a few encouraging remarks which were highly appreciated. The Stewardess board of St Luke A M E church met with Mrs Callie Thomas on Monday afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs Fannie Hoyt. Miss Dottie Weet, of Newkirk, Okla, is here visiting her aunt, Mrs Mary Young. Mrs Lulu Jordan, a deceased sister of Siloam Chapter, No. 10, left her endowment to her brother and it has been paid over to the proper person. This shows punctuality and is encouraging to members and others anticipating membership. Mrs Scott King wishes to thank the many friends for their kindness and assistance during the illness of her husband, Lemuel King. Amanda Coger passed away November 11, after an illness of nearly three weeks. James A Guy, of Topeka, and Mrs Lena Wadlington came to Lawrence Saturday, to attend the funeral of Lemuel King. The formal opening of "The Ivanhoe" took place at Langston City November 16th. Miss Farinda Crouch, of this city, is matron of this club house and favored a number of her friends with invtations to the opening. Mr. Lemuel King, an old resident and useful citizen of Lawrence. The Aianun of the Knights of Gabor met at de home hist Stavtay. A prand sesei wats fet and the incibers were pleased at the sustoundiags of the new nome aed tao nute what toe Chief Men tor and wite are doiuge tawaed inakiag it polrvsant cor dbedteas ANU EAU LY 24100 DOUDYINYIINEAL IE DVI. ' a SoS NY 5 -y) Y = ‘ f WY, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, NOV. Sed, 190s To the W. Master, Wardens, and Brethren of the Subordinate Lodges of Kansas, Greeting: At the twenty-third Annual Communication of the P. H. G. L. of Kansas a resolution prevailed au- thorizing the pur:hase and maintainance of a Masonic Home for Indigent Master Masons, their Widows and Orpbins Each member of the Jurisdiction was taxed $1.00 for this fund. I would, therefore, suggest that 23 cents he collected from each member for the months of January, February, March aad April. This fun 1 must be collested. There is, of course, na objection to the members paying the entire amount, This stizgestion is simply made to impress the importance of having money on hand by the nest session of the Grand Lodge. The Secretaries of the Subor inate Lodges shouid forward to the Grand Secretary at once a list of the individuals named as beneficiaries an the endowment roll as per a resolution adopted at our last Grand Session held at Topeka, Kansas. Brother Frank Jennings, our Secretary of the W. and O. fund, will forward blanks at once to the various secretaries, These should be filled out and addressed, with amount due, to Frank Jennings, 34 Franklin Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas One quarter is past due now. Finally, brethren, let Progress be our watchword and the Masonic Home the goal to which we are striving this Masonic year. . Fraternally, C.H MILTON COLLINS, G. M. pn aa eee ee) eee a) ae) or) oe) a) hae ee) ee ee. oe ) ae ol f A ° } St 1 ht Drar Sins. have used only one hottle of r pomade and now T would not be without it, fy {t maken my hal soft and straight aud one veoml> and alsc atarta a new growt! Dus.Wl kW ALKFU Sta i-Harriman, Tenn, Ford’s Hair Pomade - (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) Titty sears of success hus proved its merits The use of Pond #« Malr Porademakes nubs Dorn, harsh = kinky or curlv-hair Straight, wolt and vlosas nndensy to comb, and arrange in any sty leclesired counlatent witb ite length Temores und prevents dundruff, invigorates the xulp, stons the halr from falling out or breaking off nud gives st new life and vigor Absolutels hurmlessx uved with splendid re sults ey en on the yougvent children. Delleatels perfumed, (ts use isa pleasure, a8 ladies of re foement every where declare. Fords Nair Pomade has tmitators. Don't bap anything else alls jeer to be “just na wood " AC you want the beat reswts buy the bent Pomude—it will pay ou. Look for this pame Chak. Fark Lash kage. tid yoor dengyiet'cannat euppiy you with the auine, we will aeud you 5. bottle rcgularsizefor »- » + $50 ‘Three bottles *’ “ a 8 6 1.40 Su oH “ “ ry Gee bottle, small se - « o 28 Type, Portayo and ezprens charges te all poinw faVo dA When ordering eend Postalor Express Moeey Orier, All orders ehipned prom pely on reeripeof price » Addrens The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., BI Feet Kinaie te Ohicage, IK. ee nen eae FOMADE fe made eniy iu Co ate UY i igeate Th cated Kvery where e RR A rei a aR RFE SF TE Brother Frank Jennings, our Secretary of the W. und O. fund, will forward blanks at once to the { Cha, various secretaries, These should be filled out and addressed, with amount due, to Frank Jennings, 34 j seeks Franklin Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas Tove bogies One quarter is past due now. Finally, brethren, let Progress be our watchword and the Masonic | urine Home the goal to which we are striving this Masonic year. The Ozoniz @ ff uieTow COLLINS, G. M. ‘mas RRR AAKRARLRARRLRAAUZAALAUL 4 Have You Realized , ave You Realize x The Advantages of Advertising in Ot 4 ¥ 3 CHRISTMAS EDITION? A &, @ 4 x ; x We Will Issue af xf % x AAAAARAAMA AAA Re aes The Pastime Bowling Alley J. E. TURNER, PROF. Co.ored Bowling Alley, Check Parlor. First Class in Every Reep person making the highest score evi Bowl Frec. owling Alley, Checkers; Lunch Counter and Class in Every Respect. A prize will be the highest score every week. Wednesda Coored 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. 404 KANSAS AVENUE. (Down Stairs) TRULY The effects of Taylor's Co. HAIR. The cylinder positively p THE COMBS SLAVE WE assured to every user of this splendid It is the only self-heating Completely to the cylinder. No more hair. Perfectly safe for children to Sent prepaid to any address for cheerfully refund the money if Com has not called, write, Newton Novelty Man 308-10 Main St., Cincinnati Ohio. PRICE OF RECOR This is probably the most interest you have ever had from any Talks means to you—10 in disc records records. 32 cents each is the actual by the Columbia's new invention of Record on both sides, and a Record and better in tone than ever before. Two pieces on our record at about the keeping up-to-date new in records Don't fail to hear them. They are 10-inch Double L 12-inch Double L Santa Fa Wa LY WONDER of Taylor's Comb for STRAIGHTENING cylinder positively prevents any injury to any user of this splendid comb. only self-heating Comb made, the heat being under. No more burned scalp or scorcher safe for children to use. can't wear out, id to any address for $2. You run no risk and the money if Combs are not as representable write, Novelty Manufacturing Co., Cincinnati Ohio. Agents Wanted OF RECORDS CUT IN probably the most interesting and important load from my Talking Machine dealer. The 10 in disc records at less than the price for each in the actual cost to you. This is it's new invention of Double-faced or Duplex sides, and a Record of much smoother majeure than ever before accomplished with disc record at about the former price of one date now in records is brought down to bear them. They are now on sale. Double Records - Double Records - Fa Watch Com TRULY WONDERFUL The effects of Taylor's Comb for STRAIGHTENING THE HAIR. The cylinder positively prevents any injury to hair or scalp ```markdown ``` THE COMBS SEVERE THE HOT. Soft, glossy, healthy hair assured to every user of this splendid comb. It is the only self-heating Comb made, the heat being confined entirely to the cylinder. No more burned scalp or scorched and broken hair. Perfectly safe for children to use. can't wear out. Sent prepaid to any address for $2. You run no risk as we will cheerfully refund the money if Combs are not as represented. If agent has not called, write, Newton Novelty Manufacturing Company, 308-10 Main St., Cincinnati Ohio. Agents Wanted Everywhere PRICE OF RECORDS CUT IN HALF This is probably the most interesting and important announcement you have ever had from my Talking Machine dealer. Think what it means to you—10 in disc records at less than the price of cylinder records. 32] en each is the actual cost to you. This is made possible by the Columbia's new invention of Double-faced or Duplex Records; a Record on both sides, and a Record of much smoother material, sweeter and better in tone than ever before accomplished 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 EDWARDSVILLE NOTES. Sunday, November 15, services at the Pleasant Hill Baptist church were especially good during the covenant and communion hour. Great and substantial improvements are under way in this town, in addition to the Robt Grove residence just completed. Hon. J. G. Grove has just finished the stone foundation for what promises to be the largest test dance owned by our people in the northwest. It is to be a vitalified brick test dance. It potatoes gave him his great wealth, he nobly deserves the name. Potato lying Miss Ida Groves, then tall ented daughter, of whom the whole family is justly proud, has detested her trip to the West this fall. Mrs. Gates Franklin entertained in their home Sunday evening, serving to midnight lunch. The menu was served in courses, comprising cheesed meats, green peas, tomatoes, green corn, potato and yams, coast pork with smes, jelly and jams, kool milk, cola, toff, creamed peaches, pros, cakes, combined and biscuits. Those present were Mr. Henry Combs and wife, Mrs. Pearl Lest, Mr. James Davies, Mrs. Elise, Rev. L. C. Anderson Those who could spare the breath occasionally gave expression to their delight with grunts. Rev. Anderson found time after lunch to compliment Mrs. Franklin, estimable hostess. TAKE NOTICE. The Baptist annual for 1909 will be held for the press by December 1, 1909. All others of convention auditions and distinct associations will please forward them one at once to the recording office. I P Laws, July 1917, Wichita, Kansas. This includes all pictures and promotional workers of the State and district who desire to be numbed with the picture gallery. Owing to this work this year we are compelled to ask each person sending his or her cut for the gel kers; Lunch Counter and Shoe Shining spect. A prize will be given to the very week. Wednesday Night Ladies WONDERFUL comb for STRAIGHTENING THE prevents any injury to hair or scalp Hot. Soft, glossy, healthy hair and comb. Comb made, the heat being confined en- turned scalp or scorched and broken to use. can't wear out. For $2. You run no risk as we will comb are not as represented. If agent Manufacturing Company, Agents Wanted Everywhere RDS CUT IN HALF Resting and important announcement ing Machine dealer. Think what it cost to you. This is made possible Double-faced or Duplex Records; a lot of much smoother material, sweeter accomplished with disc record. Two the former price of one. The cost of is brought down to the minimum. Now on sale. Records - 65c Records - $1.00 Watch Company, levy to remit a small sum for the extra punting, not less than 25 cents. Those having large cuts not less than 75 cents. In case you have no cut and desire one send me your picture and x1.50 at once. Dr. J. E. Lewis, Rep. Sec. Rev. G. Fischweck, Cor. Secy. Rev. E. V. Wilson, President. Printing Committee. WINFIELD. KANSAS. The new court house is furnishing work for all who want to work. Mr John Sanders has returned from function City, where he has worked since last summer, is at the court house. Rev W J Waddell returned from Cheshire last Friday, where he preached three nights for the good people. While there was the guest of J. W Moore. Mr. and Mrs. A. Charles, on West Street, entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Sunday. Roy and Mrs. W. J. Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Jose Banks, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. James Ran Kennedy, I. W. Jackson, Mrs. James Pearl Harding, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Culanty, know how to entertain their guests. Mr. Roy Nichols who is working in Arkansas City spent Sunday with some folks, attending on evening train. Mr. Ralph Franklin, Earnest and Hard Numbers came home Sunday from town City. They spent Saturday night seeing in Wichita. Mr. James Washington came up from continue last week to work on the court house. The coached teachers of Oklahoma hold then not meeting of Reading Circle at Vinita, Okla., October 31. The meeting was well attended by teachers of several of the promising counties. All praise is due to Past W. P. Cowan of Vinita for the organization. Professor is a wide awake man of the race and --- stes and feels that the colored teachers on Oklahoma need to be organized not might contort them, but for the development of higher moral and better characters among the teachers, and our race, which is the aim of this organization. This organization includes a large number of counties and success is assured judging from the first meeting. Next meeting will be at Vinita, Okla. December 12, 1908. The following resolution was drawn up and adopted by the organization. Resolved, That we send a copy of these resolutions to Hon. Supt. Shablon, of Craig County, thanking him for his hearty cooperation with us in our work. Resolved, That we tender a vote of thanks to the patrons of Vinita for their kind hospitality shown us while in their midst. That we favor public discussions by teachers for the purpose of acquainting the people with public questions. That we seek to cooperate with the State Teachers' Association. That we seek in every legitimate way to bring about a good feeling between our patrons and the races. Resolved, That we favor and recommend the election of a State high school in the northeastern district of Oklahoma for negroes. PROF. W. P. COWAN, President MISS SADIE DAVIS, Secretary. Resolution Committee: MISS EMMA HAWKINS, MISS MCCLINT, MISS COFFINS, MISS FLORENCE BARKER. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA. Mrs. D. Phleps left Tuesday for Chicago, Ill. Mrs. D. M. Brown is quite all with the dopsy. W. D. Grant is confined indoors with illness. The porters have been restored to the jobs on the B & M. in this section. Mr. and Mrs. Lacey left Monday for Kingfisher, Okla. Lego T., son of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Coloman, has recovered from recent sickness. Mt and Mrs. J. W. Gasoway returned to Omaha last week. Mt. D. M Brown had a stroke of paralysis recently and is yet affected by it. Mrs. J. T. Wright accidently mashed her fingers in a clothes wringer this week. Members of Mt. Zion Baptist church will hold Thanksgiving dinner entertainment at the church on that date. Mrs. D. Alexander, in alighting from one of Lincoln Traction Company's cars last Friday was injured quite badly about her back. Sho is suffering from the effects, under the care of a doctor. The A. M. E. church will give Thanksgiving dinner in Bruce's hall on that date. PANICO, KANS. The First Baptist church will have preaching on Thanksgiving at 11 a.m., by Rev P. W. Banks, of Salina, and a paper will be read by Mrs L. McAdon, of Carbondale. At 7:30 in the evening there will be a sermon by Rev A. Berry of Eudora, and a program rendered by the Panico and Alma churches. Rev. J. H. WILLON, Pastor. NOTICE. To give everybody an opportunity to try Ford's Hair Pomade and allowing 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付 on receipt of price. Address The O'zouized Ox Marrow Co., 153 E. Kinzie street, Chicago, Ill. For particular see advertisement elsewhere in this paper. Mendamon Mary Oliver and Carry Arhworth are operating a nice restaurant at 114 East Seventh St. Mm. Arhworth is one of the best cooks in the west, and Thanks giving they will serve 'poorman, turkey and all the good things on the season Mrs. A. C. M'Clelland, Shampooing and Massaging. Brands for Sale or made to Order Han Dressing and Straightening A Specialty 226 Kansas Ave. Tojnka K n Large, Pure, Fresh, Jucy Oysters, Fish and Game TOPEKA FISH D. W PEKA FISH & OYSTER MARK D. WOOLF, Prep, E 1889 323 KA Industrial and Educational THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. A School For Christian ITS: State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Normal P Locution and Military. ES: New Buildings, Modern Equipment Special Train Moral Tone, Strict Discipline Home Training for dent Learns a Trade. rter, Principal. M. W. Freeman, As DRAWER M., TOPEKA, KANSAS. Opportunity of Your See TAYLOR & CUNNINGHAM, Real Estate, Loans, Rent TOPEKA FISH & OYSTER MARKET D. WOOLF, Prep, opeka Industrial THE WE A Sch WHHT WE DO opeka Industrial and Educational Institute THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE. A School For Christian Training. WHHT WE DO WE DO WELL State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Normal Preparatory, Mission Location and Military. New Buildings, Modern Equipment Special Trained Teachers, Big Moral Tone, Strict Discipline Home Training for Girls. Every Student learns a Trade. Wm. R. Carter, Principal. DRAWER M An Opportun See TAYLO For Real Estate, Ins They have $100,000 can be bought on eas in all parts of the city to $8,000 Also farm If you have a small a be quickly and comfo Wm. R. Carter, Principal. M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal DRAWER M., TOPERA, KANSAS. For Real Estate, Loans, Rentals and. they have $100,000 worth of property listed, which be bought on easy terms. They have proper all parts of the city, ranging in value from $ 88,000 Also farms in large and small tract you have a small amount of money and desire quickly and comfortably located see them at They have $100,000 worth of property listed, which can be bought on easy terms. They have property in all parts of the city, ranging in value from $600 to $8,000. Also farms in large and small tracts If you have a small amount of money and desire to be quickly and comfortably located see them at 115 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Ka When You ant LAU Done as You ant Your LAUNDRY Done as it Should be. When You ant Your LAUNDRY CITY HAND LAUNDRY Phones 546. 927 Kansas Ave LYMAN & ULSH, Props. For long and beautiful hair use Mine C. J. Walker's wonderful hair grower. It cures the scalp of all diseases, and starts the hair at once to growing, and stops it from falling out. This wonderful preparation was discovered by Mine C. J. Walker in a dream and is positively guaranteed to grow hair, or money refunded. She will send to any address in the city, or the U. S., a six weeks treatment by mail, charges prepaid, for $1.10. After becoming convinced of its merits, you can purchase the grower for $3.00 per dozen, $2.00 per half dozen. Pressing oil $2.50 per dozen, or $1.50 per half dozen. Agents wanted everywhere. Instructions with each order. Send stamps for reply. One of the many letters that she receives daily from reputable people from all parts of the country: BEFORE USING Give Us Your Printing IND. PHONE 1889 DEPARTMENTS: ADVANTAGES: YSTER MARKET Prep. Educational Institute, STUSKEGEE. for Christian Training... WET DO WELL , Normal, Normal Preparatory, Music Equipment Special Trained Teachers, Bl Home Training for Girls. Every S W. Freeman, Asst. Principal AA, KANSAS. of Your Life! WINNINGHAM, Rents, Rentals and ce. property listed, which They have property in value from $600 and small tracts money and desire to ated see them at Topeka, Kansas: ORY would be. Insurance. 323 KANSAS AVE. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Beadie Spreadley, Prairie. Henry Spradley, D. Petulent The defendant, Henry Spradley, is now by notice 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 JOSEPH RIED Attorney for Plaintiff Attent: R. L. THOMA. [SEAT] Clerk First published September 18th, '09. SHERIFF'S SALE. In the District Court of Snawnee County, State of Kansas. Marion Shelton, Prairief. J. A. Wilkins. Delennent By virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me out of said District Court. in the above-cotitled action I will, on Monday, the 44th day of December, A D 1998, at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day at the east front door of the Court House in the City of Topeka, in the Courty of Shawnee in the State of Kansas, offer at public sale and sell to the highest and best bidder, for credit in hand, all the following-described real estate to wit: Lot No 1061 on North Kansas ave aue in the city of Iupeka and known as House number 1004 North Kansas avenue, lying and situate in the County of Shawnee in the State of Kansas. The above described reales ate is taken as the property of said defendant, and is directed by said order of sale to be sold, and will be sold without appraisement, to satisfy said order of sale. J. M. WILKERSON. Sheriff of Shawnee County, Kansas By JONATHAN D NORTON Under Sheriff M. F. LASCOK, Attorney. First published November 13th, '08 We have required applications for teachers. Parties desiring well qualified teachers. Address PLAIN DEALER. In the Court of Topeka, in the City of Topeka State of Kansas and County of Shawnee. J. W. Wehe J.J. Wehe and Charles Bennett, partners, trading on the Mood Plumbing and Heating Co. Plaintiffs, PUBLICATION NOTICE State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS; The State of Kansas to Frank O. Chesney, greeting. You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of November the above named plaintiff commenced in the above named court, their action against you asking for judgment in the sum of $14 70, and costs, for and upon a certain open account That garnishment summons was issued to J. Tricker who had app aried and answered that he has in his hands certain no keys due roa You are therefore notated and warned that unless you appear and answer to the above a time on or before the second day of thetery A D. 1904, that the obligations of the plaintiffs' bill of war declare will be taken as true and judge revered against you for rights, to the sum of 414 70 a far more A or a for plantill. Allest. E L O N U M. Clerk of the Court of Jupoku first published November 20th, 'e8 W. T. Echole, Pres. J. B. McGulloch, Vice-Pres. J. E. Johnson, Cashier. J. W. Echole, Asst. Cashier Official Statement of the Condition of the PEOPLE'S BANK & TRUST CO. We respectfully invite your attention to the following statements, showing our growth for the past seven months, from February 29th to September 23rd, 1908. (Reports to the State Bank Commissioners) We feel complimented and exhibit these facts for the information of our friends. Thanking you for past favors we ask a continuance and increase of same. WESTERN UNIVERSITY Quindaro, Kansas. The Great Educaional Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal Leading and Best Industrial School of the west SHELTON FRENCH.A.M.,Acting Pres Capital $25,000 WESTER Qu The Great Educaion DEPARTMENTS:--Fm Leading and Bes courses Classical, College, Prepar Sub-Nor mat, Musical (Instrument including piano, organ and harp (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Car and Book-Binding, Business Coun and Typewriting, Tailoring, D lain Sewing, Cooking, Launderin Gardening. SHELTON F 1. onee: O PILES or SMILES Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Iain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. We absolutely guarantee to immediately believe and ultimately cure with DR. HEBRA'S UNGOID the most wonderful of scientific discoveries, all nursing skin diseases. Itching Piles Excuse Itor Sait Rheum, Ring Worm, Burden It, etc I will provide advice on the trouble it deals the institution permanently. Quick money is funded. Wall druggist or nurse 500. I will sample 50 for mailing FREE - mention this paper and receive a 25% of DR. FILLI GAVILLS famous pills in the first 500 orders. ARE COMMUNICATION. aw once, Kocs, Oct 22ml, OS D at N. neighbor. Your Representative today gave me the two beautiful hand painted pieces as prizes for obtaining new members for the Neighbors of the Hardstone I commend the Neighbors to everyone for many of my friends drew beautiful designs. New Mexico that I know every day will get fair treatment. I am going to get you soon more members. You are respectfully February 29th $52,439,17 May 14th $59,702,29 June 30th $67,553,56 July 15th $72,557,35 September 23rd $81,615,54 Deposits Guaranteed UNIVERSITY Kansas. on for Kansas and the West Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal ial School of rhe west Advantages Splendid Location, Healthful Climate Good Influences and Thorough Teachers Information For terms, prices and all inducement offered, write to For terms, prices and all inducement offered, write to Gem Steam Laundry, BEST WORK IN THE CITY. No Cheap Help--No Cut Rate. 'Pnone 78 59 NORTI NSA AVE. BUY YOUR Read The Plaindealer for the News Miss Anna E. Smith, 430 Washington Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas, who recently graduated from Western University in dress making, millinery and domestic science, is open for engagements. Parties in need of competent persons in either one of the above branches will write this young lady, who in seeking employment and comes well recommended to carry out either of the above to a successful completion. We commend to all readers of THE PLAINDEALER the easy terms offered by the Santa Fe Watch Co., on Diamonds and Jewelry. You can own a nice stone by simply making small weekly payments. A diamond is a nice investment—beats mining stock. Watch their ad. in these columns. Open from 0 a, m, to 1 a, m Latonia Cafe aud Restaurant. Fish of all kinds, Chicken. Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS, Proprietor. 912 E.12th Kansas City, Mo Swellest Jewelry Store in Tows Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS AND HAIR ORNAMENTS MRS. M. L. FIELD. 87 ansas ve.. Topeka KANSAS AVE. TOPFKA, KANSAS Bell Phone 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. DR. THDDUES P. MARTIN Physician and Surgeon Special Attention to Diseases of Women. Office 423 Kau Ave, Opposite P. O. TOPEKA, KANSAS Dr. J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence: 6.7 Madison Street. (10PEKA, KA Hours: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Born Phones 77 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, 421 Kansas Avenue Both Phones 774 Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 1345 Van Buren Street 1017 K.A. KA Why You Want Good Things to Eat Goe Williams & Brown's BAKERY ASHING ON AVE Dr. W. Roger Russell. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction