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1NE IUPEKA PLAINDEALER New York, Dec. 8. President elect Taft who came to New York to address the North Carolina society of this city, was given a tumultuous reception by the members of the organization and prominent men from all parts of the south at the annual dinner of the North Carolinans at the Hotel Astor. Five hundred members and guests of the society titled the brilliantly decorated banquet ball. Mr. Taft in the course of an address which was confined entirely to the south and its problems, did not hesitate to follow up what he regards as the advantages of his trip through the south during the recent campaign. At the conclusion of practically every one of his pointed sentences, Mr. Taft was interrupted by applause and cheering. After paying tribute to North Carolina, Mr. Taft pointed out that the laws were made for the north and south and the functions of the government extended from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico; and led up to this question: "What is it that sets the south apart, and takes from the southern people the responsibilities which the members of a republic ought to share in respect to the conduct of the national government?" He continued: "Why is it that what is done at Washington seems to be the work of the north and the west and not of south? Should this state of affairs continue? "We can answer these questions as the historian would and we can explain the situation as it is; but I don't think we can justify or excuse a continuance of it. It is of no purpose to point out that early in the history of the country, the north was as responsible for bringing slaves here as the south, because we are not concerned with whose fault it is that there was slavery nor are we concerned with the probability that, had the northern been interested in slaves they would have viewed the institution, nicely as the southerners viewed it, and would have fought to defend it. It does not help in the slightest degree in the present day to stir up the members of the controversy by attempting to fix the blame on one part of the country or the other in respect to an institution which has gone and happily gone, on the one hand; or in respect to the consequences of that institution which we still have with us on the other. I am not going to rehearse the painful history of reconstruction or what followed it. I come at once to the present condition of things stated from a constitutional and political standpoint and that is this: That in all southern states it is possible by election laws prescribing proper qualifications for the outrage, which require with the fifteenth amendment and which shall be equally administered as between the black and white races, to prevent entirely the possibility of a domination of southern state, county or municipal governments by an ignorant electorate, white or black. It is further true that the sooner such laws were adopted and supplied with exact equality and justice to the two races the better for the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 11, 1908. moral tone of the state and community concerned. Negroes should be given an opportunity equally with whites, by education and thrift, to meet the requirements of eligibility which the state legislatures in their wisdom shall lay down in order to secure the safe exercise of the electoral franchises. The Negro should ask nothing other than an equal chance to qualify himself for franchise and when that is granted by law and not denied by executive discrimination, he has nothing to complain of. "The proposal to repeal the fifteenth amendment is utterly impracticable and should be relegated to the limbo of forgotten issues. What we are considering is something practical, something that means attainable progress. It seems to me to follow therefore that there is or ought to be a common ground on which we can all stand in respect to the race question in the south and its political bearing, that takes away any justification for maintaining the continued solidity of the south to prevent the so-called Negro domination. The fear that in some way or other a social equality between the races shall be enforced by law or brought about by political measures really has no foundation except in the imagination of those who fear such a result. The federal government has nothing to do with social equality. The war amendments do not declare in favor of social equality; all that the law or constitution attempt to secure is equality of opportunity before the law and in the pursuit of happiness and in the enjoyment of life, liberty and property. Social equality is something that grows out of voluntary concessions by the individuals forming society." Mr. Taft referred to the trials of the reconstruction period which accounted the greater trials of the past and the slow return of prosperity to the south following the civil trife, as further agencies that helped to keep alive the feeling engendered by that controversy. He spoke of the commercial growth of the south since 1890 as marvelous and gave many figures. He continued: In this marvelous growth the manufactures of the south now exceed the agricultural products and thus a complete change has come over the character of her industries. The south has become rich and only the surface of her wealth has been scratched Her growth has exceeded that of the rest of the country and she is now in every way sharing its prosperity. Again the Democrat party has not preserved inviolate its tradition all doctrines as to state rights and other issues and has for the time adopted new doctrines of possibly economic truth and wisdom. Southern men adhering to the party and the name find themselves, through the influence of traditions and the fear of restoration of conditions which are now impossible supporting a platform and candidate whose political and economic theories they distrust. Under these conditions there was in the last campaign and there is today through. --- out the south, among many of its most intelligent citizens, an impatience, a nervousness and a restlessness in voting for one ticket and in rejoicing in the success of another. "I believe the movement away from political solidity has started and ought to be encouraged and I think one way to encourage it is to have the south understand that the attitude of the north and the Republican party toward it is not of hostility or opposition politically or otherwise, that they believe in the maintenance of the fifteenth amendment but that as already explained they do not deem that amendment to be inconsistent with the south's obtaining and maintaining what it regards as its political safety from domination of an ignorant electorate; that the north is for closer association with the south that its citizens deprecate that reserve on the subject of politics which no long has been maintained in the otherwise delightful social relations between southerners and northerners as they are more and more frequently thrown together. "We believe the solution of the race question in the south is largely a matter of industrial and thorough education. The Negro is essential to the south in order that it may have proper labor. Their ancestors were brought here against their will. They have no country but this. They know no flag but ours. They wish to live under it and are willing to die for it. They are Americans. The proposition to increase the supply of labor in the south by immigration from Europe, it seems to me, instead of being identical to the cause of the Negro will and him. If industries of the south continue to grow in the marvelous ratio already shown the demand for labor must increase. Primary and industrial education for the masses, higher education for the leaders of the Negro race for their professional men, their clergymen, then physicians, their lawyers and their teachers, will make up a system under which their improvement which statistics show to have been most noteworthy in the last forty years, will continue at the same rate. "The recent election has made it probable that I shall become more or less responsible for the policy of the new presidential administration and I am improving this opportunity to say that nothing would give me greater pride, because nothing would give me more claim to the gratitude of my fellow citizen if I could so direct that policy in respect to the southern states as to convince its intelligent citizens of the dems of the administration to aid them in working out satisfactorily the serious problems before them and of bringing them and their northern fellow citizens closer and closer in sympathy and point of view." Several others addressed the club but Mr. Paft's speech was reserved for the last and when he arose the dinner stood and cheered for several minutes. Is it Murder? Mrx. Louise Farrar, the white wife of A. C. Farrar, colored was found dying in their home at 41 Van Buren street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon neighbors were attracted to Farrar who was running up and down the sidewalk wringing his hands and crying that his wife was dead. Dr. Keith was called and when he reached house the woman was lying across a bed fully dressed and still breathing. She died a few moments later without speaking. Farrar said that he knew nothing about the circumstances that led to his wife's death. He said that he was working on a brick gang and when he returned he found his wife on the bed unconscious. This mismated couple have been the subject of much comment by both races since their marriage a weeks ago. While no marks of violence were found on the body it is claimed that she was murdered. Farrar has made many statements that were proven untrue, and as a result he is being closely watched by the police. An inquest will be held Monday. National Bank Officially Thanks its Faithful Janitor! Salina, Dec. 2. For the first time in the history of banking, probably, a national bank has passed a set of resolutions thanking its janitor for the excellence of its service. And he is also the first janitor so far as known in the annals of national banking whoso institution would send him money in any reasonable sum without security. This unusual janitor is N. R. De Priest, who for twenty-seven years has seen to the floors and windows and waste basket and furnace of the Farmers' National bank of Salina. It was in 1881 that Mr. De Priest began work for this bank, having come from one of the southern states where he had been a slave before the war. Only twice in all the time since has he been away from his work even for a day. He took one vacation a few years ago and was once sick for a few days. These are the only times in which he has not been on duty. "N. R. as we all call him, occupie. an unique position in the bank ing business," said J. P. Murrell, the casuser. He is well known to the National Bank Chambers who come here, and they say that his is the only case they know of in which a bank will lend its judgment any reason able sum of money without any security." The occasion for these resolutions passed in column conclave and signed by every member of the board, is the resignation of the faithful old man, which took place a week or two ago. "I reckon I've enough to live on the rest of my life" he said, "and my children are provided for. I've worked a long time, man and boy, and I've earned a rest I'm going to pay myself." All of his children are school graduates. O with the hope is a city official in Chicago in an elective position at good pay and two cities own their own names in Kansas "N It's case is exceptional," went on Mr Merrill. "We have never had to compam of him or his work. He has been scrupulously honest and always gentlemanly and thoughtful. We felt that we could do no less on his resignation than present him with these resolutions, accompanied by a $20 bill" NUMBER 50 SPRINGFIELD, MO. Miss Mable Wilson who has been visiting with her sister India and kinfolks, Rev Dorsey and wife, since last summer, returned to her home in Indiana on the 5th, much to the regret of her many friends. Mrs. Lucinda Ward, who has been confined to her bed for about five weeks, still continues quite poorly. William Christopher was quietly laid to rest on Monday afternoon, December 7, in South Hazelwood Cemetery. The funeral services were held from the Baptist chapel. About three weeks ago Mr. Christopher unfortunately and accidentally fell on nails which were in a board, the nails piercing his hand in three places. The wounds rapidly grew worse, blood poisoning set in, which resulted in his death on Sunday morning. He leaves a wife, two daughters, three sons; a mother, sister and brother and a host of friends to mourn his, as it seems, untimely taking away. He was of a cheerful, jovial disposition and will be greatly missed WESTERN TUSKEGEE. Students and friends are greatly pleased with the new Trades building This is one of the best and most thoroughly equipped buildings of the kind in the West, and greatly facilitates the work of the industries. Our enrollment continues to increase. It now extends west to the Pacific coast. Last Thursday evening, Rev. G. W. Harts gave an instructive and entertaining lecture in chapel to the faculty and student body. Rev. Hart illustrated his lecture with stereoptican views. He also gave an interesting account of the colored colony at Allensworth, Fulare county, California. Mrs. M. E. Garrett has recently returned from a two months visit to Spokane, Wash. For the past two months students of the musical department have been diligently practicing under the direction of Mrs. J. D Ballentyne, the 'the operetta' The Rose of Savoy." This operea will be rendered Friday evening December 16th. The rehearsals indicate a marked success. Far Manager Murray with his assistants has been extra dingly busy killing and preparing beef and pork for school consumption. Since freezing weather set in we have prepared 3,000 pounds of pork. NOTICE All persons holding credentials soliciting for the home at Lawrence will report at next board meeting. Only solicitors holding commissions for 1908, stamped by the officials of State Baptist convention are authorized to hold public meetings and take general collections, etc. forountlower Home at Lawrence. Churches, district boards and individuals will please see that solicitors come with proper authority, credentials, stamped and dated for 1908. Miss Ida Beckett is authorized to solicit funds for the Old Folks Home. By order of board. Valuable papers kept in our vaults for customers free of charge. Safety Boxes for Rent. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Ired H. Ounce, President. I. W. Rough, Vice President W. I. Welch, Cashier F. R. Nieler, Assistant Cashier James A. Kimball R. P. Gravens, L. D. Shebarger. The officers of this Bank give their undivided personal attention to the interests of the Bank and its patrons CPITL SURPLUS.. MICHSON NEWS. Mrs. Jorre Taylor entertained complimentary to Mrs. Lora Martin of Kansas City, Kansas. Friday evening at her home on Washington street. The evening was spent in whist and music. At a late hour the guests were invited into the beautifully decorated dining room, where a three course supper was served by the hostess. All present reported a delightful evening George Onsley is able to be out again after being knocked unconscious in a runaway last week. Rev G. W Hart, of California, preached an able sermon at Ebenezer Baptist church last Sunday afternoon. Miss Evangeline Sawyers, Kan. san City, Mo. is visiting her grandparents, Nelsie. Hunt and wife, on Monnd street. Miss Lora Martin returned to her home on Wednesday, after a week in the city with Mrs Jene Taylor. While here she made a huge circle of friends and the young folks will be glad to see her return soon. Mrs Perry Allen is on sick list. A few of Miss Blossie Harper's friends surprised her at her home on Spring street last Tuesday evening, the occasion being her birthday Henry McDowell had a convulsion Thursday evening on his way, home from a church entertainment, and pitching forward broke his neck when he struck the ground. He leaves a father, six sisters, one brother and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral was held at A M E church Sunday afternoon. INTER-STATE LITERARY ASSOCIATION. Io 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 18th Annual Session in Omaha, Neb., in the Zion Baptist Church. The opening session will be held Monday evening, December 25, at 7:30 o'clock. Welcome addresses will be given and a reception tendered the delegates. The closing session will be held December 30. 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 on said date. Lach society is entitled to one representative on the program provided there are not more than three members from the same city in cities where there are more than three such representatives, 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 attend a usual arrangement would be not the president of the oldest society to all these meetings. Land owners is entitled to their delegation with a corresponding number of alternatives The mode of representation is an follows Old months, $1; new months $150, old and latter failing to represent but you will pay $150. Contests. Contests in oratory, original music, and original poetry, have been made a permanent feature of the annual program. Prizes will be awarded successful contestants as follows: Oratory, first prize $3, music $3, poetry $3. Contests 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 oratorical contest, the orators are asked to SALINA, KANSAS. have a preliminary contest and the winner be given the place in the Inter-State contest. An admission fee or 10 cents will be charged the night of the contest. All new societies must pay their fee before November 28 10 minutes will be allowed for papers. Keep this in mind while writing your paper Done by order of the committee. A Trip from Topeka to the Land Jim Crow. EDITOR OF THE PLAINDEALER: My trip from Topeka to Hennessy, Okla., was very pleasant and without incident until I reached Caldwell, Kan. While we were waiting there the twenty minutes for supper, the Negro porter danced up and informed us that as we were near the Oklahoma state line, we had better move into the Jim Crow car. I thanked him for the information and remained serenely in my seat. After the expiration of probably ten minutes, the aforesaid Negro porter returned with renewed importunities for me to take my place in the Jim Crow car. I again thanked him for the information, but reminded him that we were ye in the state of Kansas and hence the separate car law of Oklahoma could not there be enforced. The mystified porter seeing that his admonitions were of no avail, withdrew and left us to muse in silence over the probable developments of the next few hours. About 7:30 p.m. the train pulled slowly from the depot and moved on with caution and deliberation toward the line of the virgin state, recently raped by the demon of race prejudice and repression. When we reached the town of Renfro, the first stop in the new state, is the conductor had not shown up to collect our tickets. I apprehended that an officer would be called to contact me and my wife into the separate car. But he expected mention of the law did not materialize, the conductor had not even shown upon the scene, and in this state of expectancy we passed Jefferson and were well on to Medford when the conductor entered our car. He came quietly to me, collected our tickets and informed us that there was a car in front which we would have to take under the laws of Oklahoma. I informed him that on leaving Topeka I had purchased two first class tickets over his road; that when we bound the train in Topeka we selected the kind and character of accommodations that were satisfactory to us, and that I claimed it was my right to enjoy those accommodations until I reached my destination, and that under and by virtue of my rights as an inter state passenger, I refused to be served with one class of accommodations for a part of my journey and another class—an unsatisfactory class—of accommodations for the other part of my journey, when I had paid the listed and uniform rate of passage. I also reminded him that the purchase of my ticket brought into existence a contract between the Rock Island Railroad and myself, and under that contract the railroad owed me just as much in the way of satisfactory accommodations at Pond Creek, Okla., as at Wichita, Kansas, any state law of Oklahoma to the contrary, notwithstanding. He then asked me if I refused to to go from the car, and I answered that I did positively refuse, unless he as an officer of the law commanded me to go out; but in that event I would go out protesting, so as not to waive my right of legal action against the railroad company and against him. I told him that I was up to him and asked him if he commanded. He replied, "No sir, I do not command you, all I want to know is whether you refuse to go out or not". I, of course, refused to go without his command, and with no further interchange in the subject we reached Enid. There our journey was interrupted by a reason of a washout near Kingfisher. Our train had to make a detour by the Enid-Waurika branch in order to reach El Reno. We therefore had to play over in Enid for the night. The conductor fortunately returned to us the original tickets purchased in Topeka. On the following morning we boarded the south-bound passenger train, commonly known as No. 23. Believing that my rights were the same under those tickets as they were the day before, I took a seat of my choice in a car other than the Jim Crow car, and started out on my twenty mile journey. Scarcely had the train started, when a young white porter came in to give me the rush act. He pled first and then ordered that I go into the separate car, and went so far as to say to me that I would have to go if it took the whole train to move me. I calmly informed him that any one man with the proper authority could move me, and that without a show from me of any resistance or violence. He repeated his efforts without avail, and then a brakeman tried his hand without success. Finally the conductor came in, collected our tickets and informed us that we must go into the separate car. I repeated substantially the statements I made to the other conductor the night before and asked him if he commanded me to go. He said he did, and under protest I moved into the separate car. So that of the sixty-eight miles of my journey made in Oklahoma, I rode seven miles in the separate car. This experience with the separate coach law, as it conflicts with interstate travel convinces me of the following opinions: 2. That the railroad officials know that no Negro passenger coming into Oklahoma from Kansas or any other state is answerable to the separate coach law of this state 2. That the same is true in going from Oklahoma into any other state except in this important particular; that he may not be able to select his accommodations without the use of physical violence, which would result drastically to the Negro passenger. 3. The railroad officials rely on the ignorance or timidity of the No. gro inter-state passenger for the enforcement of the state republic coach law. I shall, as soon as it can be prepared, file a suit in the Federal District Court of Oklahoma, against the Rock Island Railroad, asking for $10,000 damages, and if under the law and the facts in this case we cannot win, then this country had as well abandon legislation, abolish the courts, burn up the law book and plunge headlong into an archy and chaos as the result of a pre-announced program, for we shall then be assured that our laws are the mercet farce. E. D. Hurt. Hennecay, Ckla. COAL Satisfaction Guaranteed. Bell 550 CAS. J. SMITH, 555 FRED. M. STONESTREET GEO. W. HAMILTON The Stonestreet & Hamilton Co.. Undertakers AND Embalmers We Carry one of the finest lines of Undertaking Goods in the state. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in attendance. BOTH 'PHONES 52. COR 7TH AND QUINCY STS DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? If Not, Why Not? The Knight and Ladies of the Orient Fraternal Beneficiary Society. 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In all cases, however, the ultimate object aimed at is not simply better protection to the banks themselves, but protection for the public as well. The Comptroller of the Currency has taken steps to obtain a much more thorough examination of National banks and the new state of Oklahoma has enacted the first bank law which is intended entirely to protect the depositors from loss on account of a bank failure. The attention of the entire nation has been called to Oklahoma's bank law which provides for the guaranty of deposits in State Banks. State Banks are required to pay into the guaranty fund 1 per cent. of their deposits; the State Banking Board with the State Bank Commissioner regulates the amount of interest the banks are allowed to pay on Savings accounts, and money borrowed. These banks are subjected to a rigid examination by the system of examiners in force under the law, the lasse and amounts of loans with Have You Realized their securities are inspected as to amounts, life of paper, renewals and extensions. The law also provides for pro rated assessments to be made upon all state banks whenever the one per cent. guaranty fund is exhausted. The one feature about this guaranty law which has met more criticism from the bands of its opponents than any other is the fact that it places all state banks, large and small, new and old, upon the same sound basis; and this fact is not entirely to be despised for the reason that depositors in small banks of small towns and communities need as sure and certain protection as those of more favored localities. However, the effect of the guaranty law has proven of material advantage to the stae banks of Oklahoma. Their deposits have increased at a rapid rate, and deposits from other states have been flowing in for several months. The history of our bank, "The People's Bank" of Muskogee, in convincing proof that the effect of the law has worked upon the minds of "the doubtful about the safety of banks" to good advantage. We began business the 16th day of November, 1906, with gross amounts of $3,128.75 and at the end of the first year of our existence our gross assets were over $25,000. We qualified under the Oklahoma guaranty law, February 14, 1908, with less than $49,000 assets. We have made reports to the State Bank Commissioner on the following dates for the amounts opposite which reports show a net condition o' the business less all doubtful paper, expenses and assessments. Reports as follows Feb. 29th ... $53,430.37 May 14th ... 59,702,20 June 30th... 67,553.56 July 15th ... 73,558.35 Sept. 23rd ... 81,015,54 Oct. 27th ... 97,908.40 Nov. 11th ... 101,631.89 We have never attempted to do a speculative business in any way other than upon sound banking principles. Our growth has been the result of prompt and courteous treatment to the trade, our hustle for business and the good which might have come from the State Guaranty law. We paid our checks w. bout limit during the money panic of last winter, which fact was a valuable advertising scheme. We regard safety and profit as being the lead ing features in handling money and so conduct our business that each becomes the framework of its growth We are in the field for business both foreign and domestic and will show any aourtesy and accommodation consistent with business principles. We pay four per cent. interest on Time Deposits and savings accounts which are amply protected by the guaranty law. 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WE ARE glad to note the fact that the South is being aroused over the injustice done the Negro. The Commercial Appeal, one of the leading rabid, rebel sheets of the South, speaks out in no uncertain tone concerning lynching and murders in the South. Of course, the editorial was brought about by the lynching of Colonel Rankin. If this had not occurred The Appeal would not have denounced the lynching of the three colored men near the same spot where Colonel Rankin was hung. The Commercial Appeal condoned such outrages for years until the Southerner thought it his bounded duty to lynch and burn Negroes. Let the southern press take up the fight with the Commercial Appeal and stamp out Southern tuffianism If not, the best people will perish with the bad. It is a common occurrence to hear of hundreds of people being killed in the South on the smallest provocation, until the country has become an object of mockery OMAHA NOTES. --- The Progressive club was entertained Thursday night by Mrs. A. M. Herold. They gave a drama at Zion Baptist church last night. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson, of Fremont, will be the guest of Mrs. A M. Herold during Williams and Walker's show. Rev. Stewart and Mrs. G. Jackson were quietly married Wed. The Mutual Interest club are now holding their meetings at Idle Wild hall on Twenty-fourth and Grant Streets. Rev. Grandason, of Mt. Pleasant, Ia., lectured at Mount Zion Baptist church Monday night. Mrs. T. Reese, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, entertained Monday evening complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wesley of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stroud, of Sunt Louis and Mr. and Mrs. E Hawkins, of New York. Dr. Bell, a horse dentist of Denver, is doing some work in the city. Miss Myrtle Hayden entertained in honor of Miss Watkins who will be married to Mr Northington on Wednesday. Miss May Jackson entertained at whist complimentary to Miss Watkins. The Athenaean Literary society held its regular meeting Monday evening at Zion Baptist church the members and friends did all in their power to make it a success. On the evening of December 11th the following program will be rendered Recitation, Miss Eva Buley. Violin and Piano Duett, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Allen. Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Oletha Burrell. Reception, Mrs. Eva Mann. Vocal Solo, Mrs. George Jackson. Correct Solo, Mr. Thomas. Draun, Mrs. Madison. Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Bell Alexander. Vocal Duct, Mrs. Agner Binga man and Mrs. Tillery. Weekly Journal, Mrs. Anna Lee. Vocal Solo, Rev. J. A. Binga man. Division, "Resolved That La. There is nothing so acceptable to friend or lover as a beautiful diamond in an appropriate setting. We have a fine line of diamonds, all sizes and in any setting you want, at prices as low as you will find anywhere, which we will sell to you on the "pay while you wear plan." We have used our best efforts to secure the choicest and largest selection of jewelry for the holiday trade and can show you the best line in the city, at price competition cannot meet. You will do well to make your selections for gifts now, as you will get first choice at most reasonable prices. Come in today, we have an appropriate gift for every frend you have. Santa Fe Watch Company, GEO. R. SMITH COLLEGE bor Saving Machinery is a Benefit to the Laboring Class of People," affirmative, Mr. L. G. Bryant; negative Messrs. A. Lewis, J. A. Harris and Frank Jacobs. OLATHE, KANSAS. Rev. Mitchell, pastor of the A. M. E church, held services at his church Sunday last. Rev. C C. Landers of Kansas City, Mo. preached at the second Baptist church Sunday. Mies Sadie Frazier visited friends in Kansas City last Thursday. Mr M James of Stillwater, Qhla., visited relatives here last week, Mr. John Martin and family. Miss M. Prewitt spent Thanksgiving in Joplin, Mo. Mrs. D.cie Lovelle is still confined to her room, but is gradually improving. Sam Heywood, an old citizen of this city, died Sunday. The remains were laid to rest in the Olathe cemetery. Andy Frazier and family, who removed to town last week, are nice.y settled on South Keeler street. Mr. Frazier, who has been sufering from a paralytic stroke, is no better at this writing. George Rollins has been employed by Mr. Moll as cook at the hotel Olathe. Miss Frederica Martin spent the week end with Capitola Rollins. James Botts has had a neat little cbttage put on one of his lots on West Spruce street, and is preparing to build two more soon. Mrs. J H. Allen is reported sick. Mrs. Manlove and little son, Joe, left Saturday evening for Denver, Colorado to make their future home. Wes Levells and wife of Emporia spent Thanksgiving here visiting relatives. Mrs. Maggie Jenkins spent the week end in Kansas City. Revival meeting is in progress at the Second Baptist church conducted by Rev. C. Landera of Kansas City. THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATED MINISTRY. Realizing the demand among the gro people for an educated ministry, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute conducts in connection with other departments a Bible Trainin 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 so and 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 provided for a considerably larger number. For further information, address: Miss Lizzie Owens, Shampooing and Straighten ing with the use of Mrs. C. J. Walker's Han Grower, of Pitt burg, Pa. Call Bell Phone 2047. WANTED-To adopt a female colored child from one to five years of age. A good home for such child Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Richardson, Oswego Kansas. FOR SALE—Twenty acres of excellent land and house and barn. Located in five miles of Topeka. Enquire at THE PLAINDEATER office Splendidly located, steam heated superior faculty, expenses low. PROGRAMME. dates and Subjects for Papers and discussions by the Ministers League of Topeka, Kan., 1908--9. December 14th—"The Pastor in the St. I," Rev. T. J. Carr. December 28th—"A Comparison Between Old and New Testament Teachings of the Holy Ghost," L. E. Hayes. January 11th "The Father's Care for the Needs of His Children," Rev. Wm. R. Carr. January 25th "Funeral Services, How I Acted." Rev. C. G. Fishback. February 8th "Influence of Home Life," R. February 22nd "The Demand for the Needs," Rev. P. D. Davis. Dates and Subjects for Papers and Discussions by the Ministers League of Topeka, Kan., 1908--9. December 14th-"The Pastor in the Sunday School," Rev. T. J. Carr. December 28th-"A Comparison Between the Old and New Testament Teachings of the Holy Ghost," Rev. L. E. Hayes. January 11th "The Father's Care for the Material Needs of His Children," Rev. Wm. R. Carter. January 25th "Funeral Services, How Best Conducted." Rev. C. G. Fishback. February 8th "Influence of Home Life," Rev. B. J. Bell. February 22nd "The Demand for the Young People," Rev. P. D. Davis. W. H. McDONALD. B. J. BELL, J. A. HAMLETT. Committee Christmas PIAMOI Sold to Your Charge Account Christmas PIAMONDS Sold to Your Charge Account Make Excellent Gifts is nothing so acceptable to friend or lover as an appropriate setting. We have a fine line on any setting you want, at prices as low as which we will sell to you on the "pay while you Fine Christmas Jewelry we used our best efforts to secure the choice of jewellery for the holiday trade and can show it at price competition cannot meet. I do well to make your selections for gifts now at most reasonable prices. Come in to the gift for every friend you have. Printing Neatly A. C. MACLIN, Acting President, Sedalia Mo. WANTED-To adopt a female colored child, from one to five years of age. A good home for such a child Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Richardson, Oswego, Kansas. A HAT FOR 25c may sound absurd but its true. They good enough for a queen. Those Nobby Hats Latest style and best material are going fast. I am letting my patrons set the price on these Hats. Mrs.L.H. Slaughter 129 KANSAS AVE. Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS AND HAIR ORNAMENTS |MRS. . L. FIELD. 827 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Both Phones 192. We employ more than twice the number of people of our nearest competitor. There must be a reason and a good one for it If you want the best at the same cost we would appreciate your bundle, either Shirts, Collars or Cuffs or Family Wash NOW IS THE TIME TO CALL AT THE NEW TOPEKA FISH & OYSTER MARKET AND GET THE Best, Largest Oysters and the Finest Fish THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE CITY Independent Phone 1889 Bell Phone 1880 Business Chances FOR NEGROES In Kansas City, Mo. If You Have a Few Dollars to Invest You Can See It Grow Here 26th and Highland, 4 room modern brick cottage, just completed, $1600,00; $100.00 down and $15.00 a month; rents for $15,00. Between 24th and 25th on Mostgall,'4 modern residences ranging in prices from $1500 to $3500; will sell for small payment down, balance like rent. These are all rented and the rent will almost carry the payments. We also have a large list of Rooming Houses, Hotels, Restaurants, Grocery Stores and other safe investments for the people who really want to get into business. Any other information will be cheerfully furnished. AERO-AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT & REALTY CO. CHRISTMAS GIFT. TAYLOR'S CYLINDER COMB FORSTRAIGHTENING THE HAIR No more useful gift can be found. It means a present tor the whole family for years to come. It's all in the cylinder. ```markdown ``` The como never get hot. An simple as ironing and just as affective No danger of burned scalp or corroched and broken hair that often result from the overheated comb. Every comb guaranteed to give satisfaction. You can at least send for one and try it and if not found satisfactory mail it back to us and get your money. You run absolutely no risk. Sent prepaid to any address for $2.00 the day order is received. Have you tried Electro-Capallis? You'll like it. Free box with every comb. For further particular, address with stam Newton Novelty Manufacturing Company, 1. EMPLOYES 2. WAGONS EOTH PHONES 519 NOW IS THE TIME TO CALL A TOPEKA FISH & AND GET THE Best, Largest Oysters THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE Independent Phone 1889 Bell Phone 1880 323 KANSAS AVENUE Business FOR NEWS In Kansas If You Have a Few Dollars to Invite 28th and Highland, 4 room model $1600,00; $100.00 down and $15.00 above. Between 24th and 25th on Montgomery prices from $1500 to $3500; will serve once like rent. These are all rented payments. We also have a large list of Room Grocery Stores and other safe investment want to get into business. Any other information will be charged at AFRO-AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT 1005 McGee St. Both Phones CHRISTMAS TAYLOR'S CYLINDER COMB FOR SALE No more useful gift can be found in family for years to come. It's all in the box. The combo never gets hot. As a result, no danger of burned scalp or scorch from the overheated combs. Every day you can at least send for one and mail it back to us and get your money sent prepaid to any address for $2.00. Have you tried Electro-Capalix? Every comb. For further particulars. Newton Novelty Man Department A. 308.10 Main St., Cincinnati Ohio. 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 curring iron all in one. They are made from the best material, highly finished and will last a lifetime. She has them on exhibition at The PLAINDFATER office. Ladies, call and examine them. The Mutual TOPEKA'S "SOFT WATER" Laundry AT THE NEW & OYSTER MARKET ers and the Finest Fish HE CITY The Place Wholesale and Retail The Place Wholesale and Retail D. WOOLF Proprietor TOPEKA, KANSAS Chances EGROES s City, Mo. Invest You Can See It Grow Here modern brick cottage, just completed, 100 a month; rents for $15,00. Postgall,'4 modern residences ranging will sell for small payment down, bal- ted and the rent will almost carry the Rooming Houses, Hotels, Restaurants, restments for the people who really be cheerfully furnished. EMPLOYMENT & REALTY CO. Kansas City, Mo. MAS GIFT. FORSTRAIGHTENING THE HAIR ound. It means a present tor the whole dil in the cylinder. is simple as ironing and just as affective orched and broken hair that often result very comb guaranteed to give satisfaction. and try it and if not found satisfactory money. You run absolutely no risk. $2.00 the day order is received. aling? You'll like it. Free box with ticular, address with stam Manufacturing Company, All Correspondence Confidential Agents Wanted]Everywhere 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, 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 18th 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. Contesta. Contests in oratory, original music, and original poetry, have been made a permanent feature of the annual program. Prizes will be awarded successful contestants as follows: Oratory first prize $3, music $3, poetry $3. Orations 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 oratorical contest, the orators are asked to have a preliminary contest and the winner be given the place in the Inter-State contest. An admission fee or 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. MRS. W. L. GRANT, COR. Seyy. 1964 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan. Pastors can add very much to their incomes by working spare time in our work For full particulars address I G. HARRIS. A CALL To the Missouri State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Most cordial greetings to all whom it may concrn—The annual meeting of the Missouri State Federation of clubs will be held in Kansas City. Mo December 31st, '08. January 1st and 241, '07 (morning sessions) Representation will be on basis of one delegate and alternate for each ten members of a club; annual duces five cents per capita. All clubs are urged to send delegates reports and due There are many important matters for discussion state home for incorrigible girls, etc. MRS. MARY E. GOLN, Cor. Sewy MRS. L. NA H. JONES, Chairman Executive Board BUILD UP A BUSINESS. WANTED-To start 1000 bustling doing young Negro men and women into a new, pr fitable, independent business among the wealthy white people of your home community A new invention, no canvassing. En close two cent stamp for information Address, Alber, Ross, Business department, Western University, Qandaro, Kansas On the safe of the Albina Fuel company, Portland, Ore., was the placard: "Save your time. There is no money in the safe." But burglar who could not read or were incredulous broke it open the other night. They found some old books only. 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. Topeka Industrial and THE WESTER A School WHHT WE DO Industrial and Educational THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE.; A School For Christian State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Normal Elocution and Military. New Buildings, Modern Equipment Special for Moral Tone, Strict Discipline. Home Training dent Learns a Trade. Mr. Principal. M. W. Freeman, A. DRAWER M., TOPEKA, KANSAS. Opportunity of You See TAYLOR & CUNNINGHAM, Estate, Loans, Ren WHHT WE DO WE DO WELL State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Normal Preparatory. Elocution and Military. New Buildings, Modern Equipment Special Trained Teachers. Moral Tone, Strict Discipline. Home Training for Girls. Every Student Learns a Trade. Wm. R. Cart r, Principal. DRAWER M., TO An Opportunity See TAYLOR & For Real Estate, I Insure They have $100,000 worth can be bought on easy tec in all parts of the city, ra to $8,000 Also farms in If you have a small amou be quickly and comforta Wm. R. Cart r, Principal. M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal DRAWER M., TOPEKA, KANSAS. For Real Estate, Loans, Rentals and Insurance. we have $100,000 worth of property listed, we bought on easy terms. They have pro partsof the city, ranging in value from $ 1,000. Also farms in large and small tha we have a small amount of money and desiickly and comfortably located. see them They have $100,000 worth of property listed, which can be bought on easy terms. They have property in all parts of the city, ranging in value from $600 to $8,000 Also farms in large and small tracts If you have a small amount of money and desire to be quickly and comfortably located, see them at 115 W. Fifth St., Topeka, K. When You ant LAUN ANT YOUR LAUNDRY When You ant Your LAUNDRY Done as it Should be, Send it to us. CITY HAND Phones 546. LYMAN & For long and beautiful hair use Miner it cures the scalp of all disasters, and stops it from falling out. This wonder ITY HAND LAUNDRY 46. 927 Ka YMAN & ULSH, Prop beautiful hair use Mine, C. J. Walkers wonders of all discasts, and starts the hair at once out. This wonderful propination was dri cian and is positively guaranteed to grow CITY HAND LAUNDRY Phones 546. 927 Kansas Ave LYMAN & ULSH, Props. for long and beautiful hair use Mine, C. J. Walkers 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 H. C. J. Walker in a dream and is positively guaranteed to grow hair, or not refunded. She will send to any address in the city, or the U. S., a six weeks treat by mail, changes prepaid, for $1.10. After becoming convinced of its merits, can purchase the grower for $100 per dozen, $200 per half dozen. Prewing $250 per dozen, or $150 per half dozen. Agents wanted everywhere, lust tions with each order. Send stamps for reply. One of the many letters that she receives daily from reputable proof parts of the country: BEFORE USING DEPARTMENTS: ADVANTAGES: and Restaurant. Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco. Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS. Proprietor, 912 E.12th Kansas City, Mo. Educational Institute, IN TUSKEGEE.; For Christian Training. WE DO WELL M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal PEKA, KANSAS. y of Your Life! CUNNINGHAM, loans, Rentals and ance. of property listed, which ams. They have property aging in value from $600 large and small tracts of money and desire to y located. see them at Topeka, Kansas. our DRY LAUNDRY 927 Kansas Ave. ULSH, Props. We employ more than twice the number of people of our nearest composition There must be a reason and a good one for it. If you want the best at the same cost we would appreciate your assistance. Shirts, Collars or Cuffs or Family Wash YIW IS THE TIME TO CALL AT THE NEW TOPEKA FISH & OYSTER MARKET AND GET THE Best, Largest Oysters and the Finest Fish THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE CITY Taipeiement Phoenix 317 Sel. Pione 1944 Business Chances FOR NEGROES In Kansas City, Mo. If You Have a Few Dollars to Invest You Can See It Grow Here and Highland, 1 room modern brick cottage, just completed, 168,99; 110,00 down and $15,00 a month; rents for $15,00. Fewer 25th and 25th on Montgall, 4 modern residences ranging from $1500 to $3500; will sell for small payment down, balance like rent. These are all rented and the rent will almost carry the payments. We also have a large list of Rooming Houses, Hotels, Restaurants, Grocery stores and other safe investments for the people who really want to get into business. For other information will be cheerfully furnished. ERC AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT & REALTY CO. 2092 M. 402 S. Both Phones. Kansas City, Mo. CHRISTMAS GIFT. TAMOR SCYLINDER COMB FORSTRAIGHTENING THE HAIR No more useful gift can be found. It means a present for the whole family for years to come. It's all in the cylinder. Made in the United States Tax comb never get hot. An simple as ironing and just as affective. No danger of burned alps or scroched and broken hair that often result from the overheated combs. Every comb guaranteed to give satisfaction. You can at least send for one and try it and if not found satisfactory, mark to as and get your money. You run absolutely no risk. Send prepaid to any address for $200 the day order is received. Have you tried Electro.Capalix? You'll like it. Free box with every comb. For further particulars, address with stam EMPLOYES WAGONS NOTE MOVES 14 YIW IN THE TIME TO CALL TOPEKA FISH & AND GET THE Best, Largest Oyster THAT CAN BE FOUND IN THE Entertainment Phoenix 917 Sel. Phone 2343 2x 5N An 1VEN"E Business FOR NEWS In Kansas If You Have a Few Dollars to In salt and Highland, 1 room mo 168,99, $110 CO down and 1 $15,00 New each and 125th on Monday pence from $1500 to $3500; will not like rent. These are all rented payments. We also have a large list of Ro- grocery stores and other safe invest- ment to get into business. Any other information will be FROM AMERICAN EMPIRE 20th N. 402 St. Both P. CHRISTMAS TAMOR SCYLINDER COMB FOR No more useful gift can be found family for years to come. It's all i The comb never get hot. An m No danger of burned alps or scores from the overheated combs. Every o You can at least send for one an which marm to me and I get your mon Neat prep and to any address for $2 0 Have you tried Electro.Capalis? For further partion Newton Novelty Man Department A. 44-10 Main St., Cincinnati Ohio. Miss Araisno. as Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic shampoo Wair Drens, 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 FASHION OFFICE. Ladies, call and examine them. The Mutual TOPEKA'S "SOFT WATER" Laundry AT THE NEW OYSTER MARKET ers and the Finest Fish E CITY The Place Wholesale and Retail D. WOOLF Proprietor TOPEKA, KANSAS Chances MEGROES in City, Mo. Invest You Can See It Grow Here modern brick cottage, just completed, a month; rents for $15,00. entgall, 4 modern residences ranging will sell for small payment down, bal- anced and the rent will almost carry the blooming Houses, Hotels, Restaurants, tments for the people who really are cheerfully furnished. EMPLOYMENT & REALTY CO. Phones. Kansas City, Mo. MAS GIFT. FORSTRAIGHTENING THE HAIR and. It means a present for the whole in the cylinder. simple as ironing and just as affective, watched and broken hair that often result from comb guaranteed to give satisfaction. and try it and if not found satisfactory money. You run absolutely no risk. 00 the day order is received. You'll like it. Free box with papers, address with stamp Manufacturing Company, All Correspondence Confidential Agents Wanted Everywhere 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, SENECA NOTES Edward B. Tillery visited in Atchison during the holidays. Mrs. Bell Higginvauchin and son, Kenneth arrived last week to visit her brother, Bert Henry. Miss Mary Colemar, of Saint Joseph, will spend the winter with relatives, James Loggins and family. Mrs. Frank Jennings, of Kansas City, is visiting at the Tillery home. Lum Townsend and wife spent Thanksgiving with their relatives, Frank Brewer and family. Miss Minnie Armstrong, of Oswego, spent the holidays with Miss Hattie Neely. Miss Florence Tillery visited Miss Mabel Coffey at Frankfort last woek. Miss Louvenia Loggins visited her sister in Kansas City. Miss Arizona Loggins entertained the following guests at dinner Thanksgiving: Henry Fowler and sister, Eva and Winfred Montgomery all of Frankfort, Miss Mary Coleman, Saint Joseph, Joseph Tillery and Pickney Clark of this city. Mrs. John Johnson was hostess at a Thanksgiving dinner at her country home five miles from the city in honor of Mrs. Bell Higginbauchin, of Fort Madison, Ia., and Mesdames Ben Tillery of this city and Frank Jennings of Kansas City. Mrs. J. B. Gunn entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mesdames Frank Jennings and Bell Higginbauchin of Fort Madison, Iowa. Mrs. O. Neely entertained at dinner yesterday in honor of Mrs. Ben Tillery and guest, Mrs. Frank Jennings, as also did James Loggins one day this week. The Thanksgiving ball given by Arthur Mitchell was quite a Dr: J. M. Jamison, Physician and Surgeon. Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection. Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence: 327 Madison Street. HOPEKA KA Hours 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both Phones 77 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. 421 Kansas Avenue Both Phones 77. Call Alawered Day and Night. Residence 1535 Van Buren Street FOPPKA, KA Swellest Jewelry Store in Town Miss Addis, Has a nice line of Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Cut Glass and Silverware at greatly reduced prices. 817 KANSAS AVENUE The most complete stock Groveries and General Merchandise eat the very lowest prices at B. J. NELLE'S 1110 South Walnut Street. Dr. W. Roger Russell, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction social success and highly enjoyed by all. A number of out of town guests were present but time and space prevents our publishing them. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. The exercises at the church on Thanksgiving were a grand success from a literary as well as well as a financial stand.point. Rev. W. B. Johnson and wife are quite popular with the students and community people, and their daughter, Miss Minnie is one of the leading forces of the institution. Rev. Johnson is doing a splendid work in Quindaro. A very spirited contest was manifested in the election of new officers of James A. Handy Literary last Friday evening. Ernest Harper, president, Miss Irva French, secretary headed the new administration. The Twentieth Century Commercial society of business students and the society of modern printers have each elected opposing teams to debate the old question, which is again coming so prominently to the front in London and New York, "Shall Women Be Allowed to Vote?" The class in music composition is being spurred on to its very best by Prof. R. G. Jackson. This year's selection for the Interstate contest in original music will be something delightful and entertaining. Examinations in all departments this week are showing up a very healthy condition along the lines of scholarship, labor and deportment. Over three hundred students are enrolled. The Teacher' Reading circle has begun its winter course in the study of "Sociology and Applied Knowledge." LINCOLN INSTITUTE Following up the statement of a few weeks since, relative to the excellent positions obtained by graduates of Lincoln Institute, it may be added that the class of '08 seems to have established a record in this line. Victor Collins '08, was at once on graduation appointed director of the Institute Model school and is meeting with great success. Bret Miller, Ezra Turner and Misses Eary Whitaker, Lenobia Jackson, Jessie Brosins and Auline Freeman are among the other members of this class that have secured good, paying positions in the school room. Edward McDowell. Houston Schweich and J. T. Williams are in the medical department at Howard University and making such a record that Dean Miller has writtea to Dr. Allen with reference to plans for making it possible for other Lincoln graduates to enter this and other departments of the University All of which coupled with the fact that many of the students of various classes are taking front places in such ranking universities as Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Drake, etc., speaks volumes for the excellence and general strength of Dr. Allen's administration. Among recent "Chapel Talks" by Dr. Allen, we refer especially to the following. Although all have received flattering commen- dation: "Making the Most of One's Opportunities," and the "Necessity of a Liberal Education as an Aid to Industrial Training." The latter should be placed in print that, he who runs may read, and in many respects is in line with "Fire from Heaven," a well written story by George Madden Marden in December American. A story which, by the way, should set us as a race to the task of careful thought. Doubtless all of us can find the counterpart of poor, little, "Docia," who seemed, like many of the rest of us, to be endowed with all sorts of sense except plain, old-fashioned common sense; and her quasi-education served only to accentuate this lack. Possibly we are all familiar with the type, but perhaps we have not questioned the extent of our responsibility, as teachers or as parents in the creation of this particular type of young person. The first term of the regular scholartic year ended December 5th, and the 7th ushered in the second term, finding both faculty and students full of enthusiasm, energy and good spirits in general. BLUE RAPIDS Mrs. Charles Burdette has been on the sick list. Monroe Smith made a business trip to Frankfort last week. Blue Rapids now has a literary club and a King Sons and Daughters combined. They will meet twice a week, and will do much to develop the young people socially and intellectually. Mrs. Thomas Overstreet is on the sick list. The literary club will render a Christmas program on the evening of the 24th. A CALL To the Missouri State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs Most cordial greetings to all whom it may concern—The annual meeting of the Missouri State Federation of clubs will be held in Kansas City. Mo December 31st,'oS. January 1st and 2nd,'07 (morning sessions) Representation will be on basis of one delegate and alternate for each ten members of a club; annual dues, five cents per capita. All clubs are urged to send delegates reports and dues. There are many important matters for discussion, state homes for incorrigible girls, etc. There is yet time to form clubs. MRS JOSEPHINI, SILONE YATLS President MRS MARY E GOINS, Cor. Sec'y MISS LENNA H JONES, Chairman Executive Board. BUILD UP A BUSINESS. WANTED-To start 1000 bustling doing young Negro men and women into a new, pr fitable, independent business among the wealthy white people of your home community. A now invention, no canvassing. Enclose two cent stamp for information Address, Albert Ross, Business department, Western University, Qindaro, Kansas. Mrs. A. C. M'Clelland, Shampooing and Massaging. Braids for Sale or made to Order. Hair Dressing and Straightening A Specialty 226 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kau CITY LOCALS. --- Inooking up news items were surprised to find that our people did notice the excellent opportunity to like them. Pas "H H" club declared a divided on April 10th. One boy who bright enough to look after the cashed in his cards at $273. 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 48-1b sack of flour contains a card. Each of these cards is worth five cents in the purchase from the Topeka Milling Co. of one Universal Bread Kneader. There is another way these cards can be used. Ask your grocer about it and if he cannot give you the information, ask the Topeka Milling Co. to explain it to you. A contest is now on which expires November 30th. A similar contest expired April and, 1908 and some of the cards in that contest were actually worth $2.22 each. It will pay you to sit up and take notice. · Pride of the Kaw" Flour, non-setter made. · Pride of the Kaw" makes the best bread. Mr. Mark Bennett is seriously ill 4 15 01 12. Quincy street. it is in Cinders arrived here I week on attend her uncle, Mark later, who was taken with par- ses last week Miss L. Owen is an agent for Madame C. J. Wilker's wonderful Ha Growe, made in Philadelphia. Pa. Cail Bell'phone 5947. In a man sort of Mr. and Mrs Ed Perkins is recovering from an at tack of pneumonia. Miss Inez Wood was called to Strong City this week on account of the death of an aunt. Robert Mason, who was accidentally shot by Nathan Cales white out hunting Tuesday, died yesterday morning at Christ hospital Rev P D Davis and wife spent That kissing visiting friends at st Josey Mr. and the former preach ed at Navona, Kauai on Sunday. Everybody is hereby to a fund the Farmers convention which meets in the January 13 15 This is one of the largest organization of coors farmers in the West, in fact the only one. WANTED--To adopt a female colored child from one to five years of age. A good name for such a child Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Blc. r. en. Oswego, Kansas last with Mrs W. W Pumb A pleasant afternoon was spent Mrs Drum and Mrs. Ware were visitors of the club. The next meeting will be with Mrs Portee December 15th. FIRST AFRICAN Sunday's services were well attended. Tre parter, Rev Carr, delivered both the morning and evening sermon. Conviction was administered by Rev. Carr and Rev Alexander. Rev. Benton of Osage City was a visitor. The entertainment planned for this week by the young people's club has been postponed. Particulars will be given later. Mine Julia Waters and Mr John Wilson were united in marriage by Rev, T J Carr Wednesday night. The sewing circle meets this after- The sewing circle meets this afternoon with Mrs. I. A. Shields. The Willing Workers met at the face of Dr. Martin, the meeting of last week having been postponed. The Farmers' convention will meet January 13, 14 and 12 in this city Don't forget the date. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. January 13-15 is the date set for the Farmers convention to meet in this city. They expect a good attendance by the people of this city Everybody is invited to attend the Farmers' convention which meets here January 13-15 This organization is one of the strongest among colored farmers in the West and should be well attended by all. Mrs Carey Fox returned this week to Denver, Colo, after selling her place to Frank Wilson. She expects to purchase a home in Denver. Mrs Viola Merriwether visited Mrs. Carrie Ashworth last week and accompanied her and her daughter to Manhattan Saturday, remaining over Sunday with Mrs. Miles Woode. --- WAN FFD-To accept a female colored child from one to five years of age. A good home for such a child. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Richardson, Oswego, Kansas The Paul Laurence Dunbar Literary society rendered an excellent program Friday evening. The most interesting part was a mock trial The defendant, Ralph Scott, was acquitted of the crime which was the burglarizing of the store owned by R. Bell, and run by J. S. Chiles on the night of November 26th. This evening another interesting program will be rendered consisting of music and recitations. All are very cordially invited to come and enjoy themselves ST. JOHN A M E CHURCH The first quarterly meeting of the church for the new conference year was held December 4-6. The services were well attended by many members and friends of the church The presiting elder. Rev J R. Ransom, conducted a pleasant love feast on Friday evening and preached two excellent sermons on the Sabbata One young man William Hendricson, united with the church. A large number partook of the Lord's supper. The quarterly conference was held in order to regulate the parsonage and the reports showed the work to be in good condition in every respect. It is commendable to note that the church membership is at work and a harmony for the purpose of carrying out the plans of the pastor and the others for the year. The usual cautions are favorable for a good year's work. All obligations are successfully met. The gas or was called to Lawrence the week or the purpose or occasion at the funeral of Mr. Shelton Fitzhugh, a member of St John, whi then in this city on the 6th loet The sewing circle was the gies on Mrs O. A. Taylor Wednesday after noon. A large number of ladies were in attendance and all were highly pleased with the queenly hostess and her delightful spread. The ladies were emphatic in full appreciation of the day Mrs James Parks, who was entitled to the prize, for the successful entertainment of the circle, declined to accept a prize, and donated the money to the treasury of the circle. The Willing Workers were delightfully entertained Tuesday evening by Rev and Mrs Stoner on Liberty street. The indications for good and satisfactory results for the work of the club are pleasing to the president and members. Carbondale Mineral Water can he be had by writing A. McAdoo, who will deliver it at your door. This water is splendid—a perfect health restorer, and all persons drinking "Carbondale Mineral Water" are sure to derive benedta. Pastors can add very much to their incomes by working spare time in our work. For full particulars address 1. G. HARRIS. 1005 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. Miss S. W. Vaughn of Weston Mo. is visiting friends in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Goldrich of West Locust street are the parents of a fine baby girl, born Sunday. Messrs: Benj. James of Maple Hill and C, C Officer of Paxico were in the city this week on business The Carnation Art club will meet Saturday with Mrs. David Beard, 517 Western avenue. Mrs. Mattle Wilkerson and son Doxey, of Kansas City, Mo. were gneste of Mrs. William Brooks, 901 Buchanan street. Rev G McNeal of Kansas City, spent a day in the city this week to ask the governor to pardon one Eli Parker, who is now in state's prison. Mrs. Emma Champ was the guest of Mrs. Matt Greer last week. She left Friday for her home in Kansas City, Mo. The Orientul Art club at its last regular meeting elected the following as their officers for the ensuing year; Mrs. L. C. Clark, president; Mrs. Charles Hawkins, vice president; Mrs L. M. Carson, sec'y; Mrs Louise Boone, ass't sec'y. Mrs. R. S. Christian, treasurer. Post cards of buildings of Western University, B.shop Abram Grant, Dr William E. Vernon, also calendars for 1909, portraying higher life of Negro furnished at lowest prices. ALBATROSS SUPPLY CO. Quindaro, Kans. A jolly crowd met in Lyons to attend a house party given by Mies Grace and Messrs. Noble, Frank and Clarence Taylor, from November 25th until November 30th. Guests were present from various towns. The evenings were spent in taking snap shots and flashlight pictures, also in playing several games, as John Brown's Black Pig, Sir When the girls told things out of school the boys would say "boo, duns" The bon bons were received every morning and also treated for tips. All enjoyed themselves and partied with smiling faces. John W. Temple formerly of this city, now of Davenport Ia., a member of the Tenth U.S. cavalry, which saw considerable active service, and who is now employed at the Rock Island arsenal, was married December 2nd to Miss Pearl D. Thompson. The ceremony was performed at the home of Mrs. Anna Woodward, 3291 West Tenth street, Rev D. A. Holmes pastor of the Third Baptist church, officiating. Ten of the intimate friends of the young people were present. They will go to housekeeping at once at 3294 W. Tenth street. The bride is an accomplished young woman, a graduate of Topka High school. The groom is a son of James Temple and a nephew of Mrs Ed Greer of this city. THANKS THE NEIGHBORS. Topeka, Kane., Dec. 5th. To whom it may concern!— I wish to publicly thank the Neighbors of the Hearthstone for their kindly consideration and treatment of me during my recent illness. They are just as represented and I am indeed glad that I can carry such a reliable sick benefit. 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 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 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 Prelate, Rev. J. W. Gordon, Iola. Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, W. W. Plumb, Topka. Grand Master of Escuequer, 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, Topka. Supreme Representative, B. Pope, Topka. 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, Ft. 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 Con, 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 Calutiee, J. W. Clark, Lawrence; on Milage, Robt. S. Brown, Manhattan; on Uniform Rank, Samuel W. Jones, Wichita; on State of Order, John Singleton, Winfield. Deputies—D W. Montgomery, No. 30, Independence; W. A. Wright, No. 20, Winfield; Brooks Lane, No. 22, Iola; J. H. Dulker, No. 16, Garden City; B. B Williams, No. 21, Hutchinson; L. H Brown, No. 17, Cherokee; G. Edwards, No. 27, Kansas City; L. W. Clark, No. 1 Lawrence; Robt. S. Prown, No. 9, Monhattan; G. W. owry, No. 19, Paola; B Zuckey, No. 6, Pittsburg; L. B. Davis, No. 5, Weir. Deputies at Large.—H. W. Dillard Topeka; J. W. Lugs Parsons; M. L. Wood, Coffeville; Fred Martin, Wichita; A. L. Brach, 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 carry 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. VERY PLEASING. Olathe, Kans., Neighbors of the Heartthetone, Kansas City, Mo. Gentlemen-- Your payment of 86 So for recent accident is very pleasing to me. I shall recommend you to my friends. Cordially yours, ANDREW MOORE. A CARD OL THANKS. We wish to express our thanks to the many friends who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. MRS ANNA FORTE MISS BEILLE FORTE Magic Lantern Free For the Boy or Girl. Any Boy or girl who will secure eight new subscribers for the Kansas City Weekly journal, at 25 cents a year each, making a total of Two Dollars, and send the full amount, together with the names to us, we will mail to his or her address a beautiful magic Lantern with 50 views. Any boy or girl can use it. Just retch a white sheet on the wall and you can have all kinds of fun. Full directions for use is sent with the lantern. Any boy or girl can secure eight new subscribers a short time and get this beautiful magic Lantern. Send for samples for canvassing Send all money by post office money order or draft, Address, The Kansas City Journal, Kansas City. ```markdown ``` 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 I don't fill out legal papers or card memos—or make out accounts or hotel news 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 wearag points than most other typewriter. Fighty per cent easier to write with than these other complicated, intricate adhines that require "humoring"—technical knowledge-long practice and racial 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 old sized documents except you buy expensive special attachments requiring experts to operate You can adjust the OLIVER to any seasonable space- you can write in any seasonable size and thickness paper, right out to the very edge, without the fl 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. 726 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky POST CARDS FREDERICK DOUGLASS The Stateman CALENDARS AND PICTURES Portraying the Higher Life of the Negro Write for prizes and terms Agents wanted. a