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PEKA PLAINDEALER President-Elect Taft says He is Not in Favor of Maryland Disfranchising the Negro of that State VOLUME XI. One of the Best Sessions Ever Held. Omaha Spare No Expenses. ---Other Notes. The eighteenth annual session of the Inter-State Literary Association of Kansas and the West convened Monday evening, December 28, in Zion Baptist church, Omaha, Neb., for a three days' meeting, President, F. C. West of Laverworth, Kan., presiding Miss Bessie Hawkins of Topeka, Asst. Recording Secretary, acted in the place of the Recording Secretary, the late Miss Bertha Cole of Kansas City, Prof. Albert Ross, stenographer from Western University at Quindaro, Kansas, representing the Topeka Plaindealer, and two white stenographers present from the Daily Bee and The World Herald of Omaha respectively, occupied the press tables and took the proceedings for publication. The Daily Omaha papers gave large space morning and evening in publicity to the Interstate deliberations. At the corner of 15th and Farnum streets in the east on a hill in the business heart of the city, the city council erected at an expense of $3000 a large beautiful arch spanning the whole street, bearing dozens of motionless lights with the words "Welcome" and the initials, "L. S. L. of K." spelled out in electric lighted letters. It was a most beautiful sight when illuminated at night, and was visible on blocks up and down the intersecting streets. It was a great compliment paid by a high grade white people to the intelligence of the progressive young masses of the race in these western states. The church was pretty decorated with flies, holly and evergreen wreaths and red Christmas balls, while the platform and corners were a bowel of palms and potted flowers. The church at each session was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the exercises were well worth the attendance. Thirty-two societies were represented by 100 delegates from four different states. Following a short opening address by President West, the Zion choir sang, which was followed by the invocation by Rev. J. A. Bingaman, pastor. Dan Dodminus orchestra then gave a well-rendered selection, after which the formal address of welcome to the association was made by Mayor J. C. Dahlman, in which he turned over the keys of the city, assuring them that the welcome and represented their sincerity, and then interest in the education of the race, and belief that the delegates would do honor to these expressions of good will on the part of the city of Omaha. The mayor congratulated Chairman John Pegg for the masterly manner and great work he had done to make the association's visit a pleasant and profitable one. Mrs. D. Deslunes then sang "Oh, My Dolores," in a very charming manner. Dr. J. R. A. Crossland of St. Joseph, Mo., on behalf of the association that responded to the welcome of the mayor. He painted Omaha in beautiful word pictures and complimented Mr. Pegg and Mrs. Kate Wilson for bringing the meeting to Omaha. Hon Victor Rosewater, editor of The Daily Bee, the leading white journal in Nebraska, delivered a welcome on the part of the press. He pledged the support of the press to any or ganization that has for its object the elevation of a people or the uplift of a race. Mr. Rosewater also called attention to the centenary anniversary of Lincoln's birth to be celebrated February 1st, and urged that the association in their subordinate local societies arrange appropriate exercises in memory of the Great Emancipator. Prof. I. P. King, of Kansas City, Kansas, responded in a kingly manner, and had the audience at his will with his wit and story pictures. He recall- TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 8, 1969. ed Lovejoy, Wendell Phillips, and Garlison as editors who suffered but stood immovable for Truth and Right. Mr. George Wells Parker of Omaha spoke next, and made a strong and forecible address which made all Omaha proud of their young orator. Attorney James H. Guy, responded, and detailed to the people how and by what means the association expected to do good for Omaha, and the negro intellect of the west. The opening session was concluded with a cornet solo by I. Noah Thomas, and a violin solo by D. Allen, with Mrs. D. Allen as piano accompanist, of Omaha. A reception for the visitors was then tendered below in the lecture room of the church by the local committees. A ball was also given by one of the local clubs to those who trip the light fantastic toe, until the wee small hours called them from refreshments to rest. tuesday morning Dec. 29th, the ses session opened with congregational singing led by Prof. G. A. Gregg of Quindaro. Invocation by Mr. E. J. Johnson of Omaha. After a piano solo by Mr. Claude Minor of Lawrence, Kansas, a paper, "Woman as a positive power in the affairs of mar," was read by Mrs. A. S. Carter of Lawrence, Kansas. Mr. Sanford King of Excelsior Springs, Mo., sang an original tenor solo, "Love's Confession," which he has published in sheet music form. Mrs. Edilie Bowers of Wichita, Kansas, read a paper, "The Hand and the Brain," next followed anation by Miss Geatrude Fisher of Parsons, Kansas. The paper, "The Political Rights of the Negro," by Prof. Fred Roundtree of Topaka, created much lively discussion on the part of the followers of Dr. Booker Washington and Dr. Dullois respectively. Miss Pearl Thomas of St. Joseph, closed the morning session with a vocal solo, after the following committee had been announced: Presidential committee; S. Joe Brown, chairman Miss M. J. Dilland, W. A. Hill, Mrs. Kate Wilson and Mrs. W. L. Grant. Condolence committee on death of Miss Pertha Cole, Recording Secretary, was as follows: Prof. G. A. Gregg, chairman; Mr. E. J. Johnson and Miss Frances Walker. Tuesday afternoon session was opened with prayer by Rev W. S. Dyett of Omaha. A paper, "War Amendments," was read by Lawyer H. J. Pinkett of Omaha. He is an anti Pegg leader and tried to abuse his privilege by giving Pegg an underhand stab by cunningly liking him to the patriot Elliott who went south during the reconstruction period. Mr. Pegg originally came from Kansas to Omaha and is its recognized leader there now. Dr. Crossland of St. Joseph and Editor Nick Chiles of Joppha defended Elliott to the great delight of the audience. The ruffled sphits of the audience were next softened by a beautifully rendered piano solo by Mrs. J. T. McDonald of Lincoln, Neb. Next followed a paper by Prof. J. H. Coleman of St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Ada Mason, vocalist from St. Joseph sang two numbers and was applauded tremendously. She responded to an encore. A paper, "The Cultivation of the Intellect," by S. D. Westerfield of Lincoln, Neb., offered much food for thought. After Miss Frances Bell of Omaha had next rendered a piano solo one of the sensations of the Inter State was sprung. A paper by Mr. Wm. Johnson of Lincoln, Neb., "Developing a Race Consciousness" was followed closely for one half hour, and at times the audience was brought to a high degree of appreciation. He traced the negro ancestry from Ham, Nimrod and the Egyptian civilization, and proved how the negro has great reason to be proud of his color and his race, how negro ideals, negro heroes and negro pictures should be set before our boys and girls in our homes, halls and schoolhouses right along with those of the best of other races and people to inspire them onward and upward. When he finished he was warmly received and the applause was deafening. A violin solo by Miss Grazia Cornel of Council Bluffs was very sweetly and artistically rendered. The following committees were then appointed: Committee on Auditing: Prof. F. Roundtree, chairman Mr. Sanford King, Miss Lottie Dusty and J. G. Pegg Committee on Resolutions: M. O. Bickotts, chairman: Miss Gertrude Fisher, I. B. Blackburn, Miss Janie Alexander and Miss Emma Neely. Committee on Revision of Constitution: J. H. Guy, Chairman, J. McWilliams and T. W. Bell. The afternoon session then adjourned to allow the officers and special guests of the convention to attend a reception given in their honor by the New Era Literary Society across the river in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The officers on this club are Miss Ellen Neeley, president, Mrs. Minnie Russell, secretary, and Rev. J. Adams, chaplain. Short speeches were made by President West for the association and responded to by Rev Adams for his club. Salads, cake, ice cream and coffee were served. Among those present were the following: President P. C. West, Vice-Presidents J. R. Crossland and Miss Lydia Lockridge; Chairman J. G. Pegg and wife; Rev and Mrs. J. A. Bingamon; Secretaries Miss Bessie Hawkins and Mrs. W. L. Grant; Hon. J. H Guy, Prof. J. P. King, Prof. G. A Gregg, Prof. Fred Roundtree, Prof. Albert Ross, Miss Minnie Page and Mrs. Kate Wilson and Mrs. Volney Carter of Omaha. The Tuesday evening session opened with prayer by Rev. G. W. Wright of Omaha. Then followed a reading, "St. Peter at the Gate," by Mrs. Anna Lee of Omaha. Mr. H. V. Plummer read a well edited paper, "The Negro in Politics, in a torrue and high class manner." President West then delivered his normal annual address. He recited the motifs of the race along educational lines, and emphasized the great opportunity of negroes residing in these central west states for doing a great good by united and systematic methods. He prophesized that the Inter State would in a few years stretch out and include the oblioning states of Illinois, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and others. At the president's address a very fine reading, "Wild Zingerella," was given by Mrs. D. Mac Lee of Des Moines, Iowa. Then followed an excellent paper, "Possibilities," by Prof. G. Atchibald Gregg of Quindale, Kans. Mrs. Cella Wilson Jewel of Omaha then stirred the audience in a beautifully animated vocal solo. She was forced to respond to an on one. Next a paper, "The Thought of the Age," was read by Mrs. G. W. Wright of Omaha. Another paper, "Women From All Points of Activity," was read by Miss Kula Overall of Omaha. It brought out the lady motors for the first time in the discussions, and was lead by Miss Minne Howell of Summer High School, Kansas City, Kans. Editor Nick Chiles of The Plaindealer her upon severely criticized the women for not being interested in slum charity work or doing anything along that line for the poor and destitute of the race. When he concluded the ladies began to rise fast and furious, and when the smoke had cleared away and the ladies had finished speaking The Plaindealer editor was glad indeed to cry out, "Hold, Enough!" Then followed a vocal solo by Miss Irene Board, formerly of Western University. Miss Board rendered her selection with fine success, and was received with much enthusiasm. Thus ended the evening's entertainment and the day's program, with the Pegg for President, and the Anti Pegg forces sleeping cautiously on their arms, and dreaming of the determined struggle to be fought out on the motto. The Wednesday morning session opened with an ominous calm. The frigid coolness of the weather and slow response of the furnace gave a fear of conspiracy with the crisp and frost air. Rev. Wagner of South Omaha offered prayer. Miss Ethel Watkins of Omaha, rendered an excellent piano solo, which was followed by a paper by Miss Townsend Wynn of St. Joseph. Her subject was "Opportunities." Next was a piano solo by Miss Blanche Wade of Omaha, then Mr. Robert McWilliams of Lawrence, Kansas, created much discussion after he had read his paper, "Some of the Weaknesses of the Greatest Modern Demonstrates." Then the revision of the constitution committee, which has been hard at work for nearly two years, made its report, after consuming more than two hours in having it adopted and amended on the floor. The recitation "Lassay," by Mrs. Essex Allen of St. Joseph, was a number that hold the audience spellbound with awe and wonder. St. Joseph has a dramatic prize in this lady, and should encourage her budding talent along this line. The paper, "Standard Breakers," by Miss Marie Penn of Omaha was a gem. Miss Penn is a senior in Omaha High school and one of the brightest and most energetic young women of Omaha Omaha people showed then pride in her on this occasion. She may not hold a high office in the Inter State Society by working with the constructive forces and not the destructive of this body. The President then declared the nominations for next meeting place than in order. S. Joe Brown presented Des Moines; Mrs. Iddie Bowers presented Wichita; Prof. King presented Kansas City, Kansas. After a vote for Kansas City, Kansas, 28; Des Moines 28, Wichita, 1, it was unanimously agreed to hold next session in Kansas City, Kansas. The smith of state was growing fast, the sign of battle became more clear, the threatening storm of clouds now descended into the open. When as the last thing on the morning program President West announced the nomination of officers committee, the vote was drawn and the battle lines began to move and approach each other. This committee was announced as follows. I P King, Chairman; Prof I H Coleman, Mrs. A S Cotter, Prof Albert Rose, Dr I H. Williams, Mrs. Kate Wilson and I H. Guy. All during the moon hour the light wagged hot and fast, here a vote gained, there a vote lost victor and vanquished, troubling alike before 1915 J. G. PEGG, President of the Association. the impending combat The Pegg troops were lead by such fighters as Mrs. D. G. Pegg Mrs Kate Wilson, and Mrs. Dr. Aug. G. Edwards, Mrs. Edwards is a target in size but a mighty magnet in marshalling votes. She knows no defeat. The Anti Pegg forces were lead by L. J. Johnson, H. J. Pinkett and H. V. Plummer of Omaha and V. G. Hill of St. Joseph. the afternoon session convened at --- NUMBER 2 2:30 p.m. After invocation by Rev. Dyett, a paper, "Shakespeare's Fools" was read by Miss Dessie Hawkins of Topeka. The debate consumed one hour. The question, "Resolved: That the Apostles of Industrial Education have done more for the American Negro than the Apostles of Higher Education" was discussed by Dr. M. O. Ricketts and W. A. Hill of St. Joseph, affirmative and S. Joe Brown and Dr. J. H. Williams of Des Moines, negative. Then followed a pluno solo by Miss Eula Overall of Omaha and a vocal solo by Mrs. J. H. Hutton of Omaha. The nomination committee then appeared and read its report which included the list of officers as finally adopted, but not so was the election to pass off without a struggle. The psychological moment had arrived. No sooner had the chairman finished reading the list, when H. J. Pinkett of Omaha sprang to his feet and moved that the name of Pegg be stricken out and that of W. A. Hill of St. Joseph, be substituted. There were halt a dozen seconds simultaneously heard, and for a time the chances of John Pegg becoming president of the association appeared slim. The opposition had not reckoned with the supporting forces of Mr. Pegg, however, and after the motion was put it was seen that what little support for the Hill motion came almost entirely from St. Joseph delegates intermingled with a few sore and disgruntled delegates from Omaha. The chair put the motion on the substitute, which was lost by a decisive vote. Mr. Pinkett objected and demanded a call of the roll. The proposition was acceded to and the roll call gave Mr. Pegg fifty five votes and Hill twenty four votes, Pegg's majority being thirty one over his opponent. Before the vote was announced H. V. Plummer, a defeated leader of the Antis moved that the election of Mr. Pegg be made in armaments which was carried with a cheer. The report of the nomination committee was then adopted without a dissenting vote. The war was over. The committee on condolence next submitted a resolution with a beautiful poem written on the spin of the moment by Sanford King of Exterior Springs, Mo. These resolutions expressing the condolences of the association over the recent death of Miss Bertha Cole, the recording secretary of the association at her home in Kansas City, Kansas, were adopted by a standing vote, and upon the conclusion of the vote the audience while standing sang one stanza of "Nature My God to Thee," in memory of the dead secretary. Copies of the resolutions, which was most beautifully expressed were ordered sent to the family of Miss Cole. The evening and final session convened at 7:30 p.m. After a very fine selection by the orchestra lead by Prof. E. D. Cross of Omaha, the program was begun by an invocation by Rev. J. A. Adams. Following this, Mrs. A. H. Simmons of Omaha gave several vocal solos which were well received and enclosed repeatedly. Then followed the three contests, musical, poetical and oratorical. In the original music contest Mr. Grande Minon of Lawrence, Kans., was the only one to appear. He rendered his composition and was awarded first prize by default of the others. In the poetical contest, Mrs. H. W. Hughes, author, and Miss Francis Walker, reader, both from Des Moines, submitted June. A vocal solo by Miss Grace Leonard of Council Bluffs was here upon nicely rendered. Poem by Miss Gattitude Fisher of Parsons, Kans., entitled, Booker T." was then given, also another, "Love's Confession," by Mr. Sanford King of Lexsior Springs, Mia., and a sublime production, "The Birth of the Canon," by Wm. Johnson of Lincoln, Neb. The judges decided in favor of Wm. Johnson for first prize in poetry. Prof. Cross then rendered a highly artistic and soul stirring violin solo. He is a master of this instrument, and a high credit to Omaha. In the oratorical contest Mr. J. A. Graves of Des Moines delivered "Manual Training and Intellectual Development." Mr. Roscoe Wassom of Lawrence, Kans., delivered "Class Hatred from the Courts of Justice." Mr. Albert R. Hall of Des Moines delivered, "Influence of War on National Character and Development." Continued on page 1 SOME DEFECTS IN THE SYSTEM OF NEGRO EDUCATION IN MISSOURI. That training, which does not fit our youth, for existing conditions, records a deficit in the economy of education. The time was when the fundamentals were so thoroughly winnowed that the average youth, emerging from our schools, could sustain himself in the struggle of life. But in this age of fads, fancies, timeless and shiftless teaching, he is, upon his graduation, a total shipwreck upon the mighty ocean of human endeavor. Following closely upon the heels of his emancipation, nearly fifty years ago, schools were established in Missouri for the education of the Negro, and so eager were they to learn that it was not an unusual sight to see full grown men and women on the streets, books under arm, wending their way to the school house. In those good old days they needed no truant officer, for they were seldom absent, and never tardy. The sound of the ball found them gathered about the school anxiously awaiting the beginning of their day's study. White men and women, most of whom woefully uns fitted for the work, were put in charge of these schools, only to be succeeded later on by Negro teachers, no better prepared to lay the foundation upon which the education of the race was to be built. So it may readily be seen that we had a bad beginning and I fear that, though far advanced along the highway of human endeavor, this early training has had much to do with some of the failures charged against the race, and may have, in a measure, been the most fruitful source of that much discussed and generally misunderstood question, known as the "Negro Problem." Flung into the realms of freedom, without the slightest preparation for the new order of things, initiated into the mysteries and duties of citizenship by men and women, so ill suited to guide and lead, it is a marvel indeed that he has succeeded as well as he has. At heart the Negro is not bad; and I offer in evidence as to the truthfulness of this statement his record during three centuries of slavery. If he has made mistakes, committed crime, it he has been lazy, shiftless and indolent and at times a menace to society, I am almost prepared to charge it all to our system of education. I use the term education in its broadest sense, holding the home in part responsible for the proper training, and the future well being of the child. Missouri is a great state, and her wonderful resources are almost without limit. Her schools, colleges and universities are the especial pride of her people and they rank well with those of her sister states. Her citizens are reckoned among the most intelligent, progressive, law abiding in the nation, and I regret that we have not been able to keep pace with this growth and development. The Negro parent or yesterday, and I might say of today, were and are, just as kind and loving, just as solicitous as to the future of their children as has any race in any age of the world Yet, his method of government has played havoc with those whom he most loved. Coming so recently from a cruel bondage, he had a horror of those rules and laws by which he himself had been reared, and sought by their elimination, in his household, to make more pleasant the lives of his children. In many instances he went to the other extreme, in the liberality of his government, only to see his fondest hopes shattered by the reckless career of his young hopeful. He spared the rod, because it brought to his mind vivid recollections of the past, and strenuously objected to its use in the school room, as many a teacher can testify, for the same reason. He had no literary training and depended almost entirely upon the statements of his child as to its advancement in, and worth of the school attended. Himself the product of a hard task master, he assigned no daily work to be performed by his children, hence the streets, alleys and other objectional places claimed much of their time in which they learned lessons that could never be unlearned in school. Many a time I have seen a good old mother bending over a wash tub humming a familiar hymn or a steele father struggling beneath the weight of a hod. Who, when asked the reason for their constant toil replied; to educate their children so that when they grew to manhood and womanhood would not have to do manuel labor for a living, the whole world knows the result. These children, upon leaving the parental roof, would not work, becoming life members in that greatest of all organizations among young Afro-Americans known as the Sons and Daughters of Rest. A society whose rules are never violated, and whose creed is never questioned. To retard the growth of this organization is a duty that belong largely to the school room. Can we, by a continuation of the present system, bring about this longed-for change? What is wrong with our schools of today? If you could have gone into the Negro schools of yesterday and witnessed the efforts of the Negro child to learn, and that of the Negro teacher to instruct, I am sure that the scene presented to your view would have been one never to be forgotten. One that the brush of a Rubens or Raphael would have immortalized entitled the "blind leading the blind." In that day, as well as in this, it was the highest ambition of the teacher to teach and the pupil to study big subjects, subjects of which the former knew but little and the latter no ability to grasp. This landable but premature ambition on the part of teacher and pupil has been the source of untold misery to the Negro youth of this state. Go into any hamlet, village or town in this state whose resources are hardly adequate for the maintenance of a respectable and well regulated primary school, and you will find, whether it be a school of one or a half dozen teachers, a full fledged high school, in which the children who can not speak English, study Latin, having a meager knowledge of arithmetic, are found pursuing algebra and geometry, delving in rhetoric but possessing no knowledge of English grammar, pointing over the records of ancient Greece and Rome, unable to name the first President of their country, studying domestic science under the direction of a teacher who could not prepare a decent meal, and carpentry taught by men unable to drive a nail, and, as a result of this stupendous time, hundreds of young men and women are yearly turned loose upon the cold virtues of the world, believing that they are prepared for the conflict that awaits all alike, only to find too soon that it they would succeed they must begin aew their education. A resolution rarely made and seldom carried out Who is to blame for this condition of affairs? You might ask the church to which you belong, the lodge of which you are a member, the political party whose battles you help fight, the school board that is ever on the lookout for the cheapest teacher, and perhaps some of these can give you the information sought. Let the close of this meeting mark the beginning of a new era of Negro education in Missouri, an era that will give us better schools, better buildings, better equipment, better salaries, better children, and better men and women. J. SILAS HARRIS AMONG HOSTILE MOROS. I shall write here at length, concerning our expedition among the hostile Moros in the mountains of the Basilan Islands. We were in the hills upwards of three months (companies I and B of the 25th infantry), and I must say, that during our expedition, we were kept very busy chasing the Moros of the island. Company I was stationed at Isabela, De Basilan, a greater portion of the time, and you may but we got a plenty of hiking during our first month out. The nature of the hikes I can hardly describe with pen and ink. We made them all the way from ten to fifteen miles and upwards per day, going through places which seemed impossible to go through I remember very well one day we were out and there were about four of us sent to search a Datto's shack. It seemed that all the Moros knew our purpose as well as we ourselves, and when we entered the Datto's shack the first thing he said was "I bare no arms"; just at that time I was a going to rap him over the head with my gun and he yelled "Papetime poo" (wait a little while), then he began to buster and sacar (look for and get), bolos, kisis and spurs, and when we left the shack we had all we could get away with. And so it was the case with the majority of the Moros. Every shack that we would search, the same old tale, no arms, but as usual, as soon as we would have completed our search, we would have an almost innumerable amount of arms. They certainly hated to give up their arms. They would rather throw them away than to give them up. We, company I, were station at Fort Isa. WESTERN UNIVERSITY Quindaro, Kansas. The Great Educaional Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal), including piano, organ and harmony, Drawing (Pine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Splendid Location, Healthful Climate Good Influences and Thorough Teachers. Information For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to SHELTON FRENCH, A.M., Acting Pres. Jones: Office Bell West 1493. Residence Bell West 189 bela, de Basilan, during the greater portion of our time in the field and company B was stationed at Bojelebung, de Basilan. We had it rough and tumble with the savage Moros. The Moro problem as it confronts us today is a tough one. I think that they are as much enlightened today as they will be for years to come. We, (Companies B and I), thoroughly explored the entire Basilian group. It seems that the Moros throughout the group were well aware of our purpose. When we would go out on our trips we would more or less be notified on our way out, by some old working hombre, that the Moros in the vicinity where we were going were looking for a fight, and would fight before they would give up their arms, but when we would reach our sought for places, the result was that we would find them making it for the mountains, leaving their shacks open and empty. We had been informed that they wanted to fight, but I think they would rather run. Referring to Isabela I must say that during our stay there we made it fine with the natives in and around the old spanish capitol; they seemed to be very friendly. The town has a population of about seventy five or one hundred people, but as it lies in the country where the inhabitants of the plantations and city would both get together, it would increase considerably. We were quartered in an old Spanish hospital which sat out in the bay about the distance of two hundred yards from shore. During our stay there were two incidents that happened which created considerable excitement. First, the building was struck by lighting which done considerable damage to the old building, tearing the planks off in several different places and knocking one man to the floor, rendering him unconscious, to a while; excitement prevailed. The next incident to happen was an earthquake which came about 6 on 7 o'clock in the evening and lasted for several seconds and shaking some while it lasted, I will guarantee you that. For a while excitement ran high, the men were falling, pushing, shoving and knocking each other down, right and left in an attempt to get out of the shaking building which seemed ready at any moment to topple over in the water, but they could not get any further than the dock, which was connected with the building, the boats being on the opposite side of the bay at the time, although one man succeeded in jumping overboard. This being my first experience of an earthquake shock I was for a while held in utter dumbfoundedness as to what cause to lay the shaking to, but as some of the members of the company had experienced an earthquake shock before (but the most of them were in my fix concerning the matter), we soon found out what had happened, and in a little while the quake and excitement both were over and every one was resting easy again. Referring to company Rt, 25th infantry I must say that they had a tough time of it. They built a set of barracks, a bath house and also a substantial guard house and made a fine place out of the vast wilderness of Bjelbung, Basilan, where they were stationed during their entire service in the field. According to what the men of the company say, I can hardly find words to express the nature of the work and the amount performed. They say that "they worked WESTER Qu The Great Educaion DEPARTMENTS:--T Leading and Bes courses Classical, College, Prepa- Sub-Normal, Musical (Instrument including piano, organ and har- (Pine Arts and Mechanical), Car- and Book-Binding, Business Coun- and Typewriting, Tailoring, I Plain Sewing, Cooking, Launderi- Gardening. SHELTON F J.ones: O from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. without any stop or rest." They had a captain brave and young, who pulled his beards at Bojelebung," and who would say to them "keep busy, get to work, don't stand around amazed, keep at it, your pay is raised and you should not hesitate in the least to work." They had a proost by the name of Jones who made a reputation by rolling stones. And he kept them a rolling from daylight till dark, and continued to roll them up until tour of field service ended. So you can bet that they shouted upon their departure from Bojelebunk. We (companies I, F, and II), had a trip up the Mulusa river. Here we (Co. I) remained for a few days only, but companies F and H spent their entire time here. When we received orders to proceed without further delay up the Mulusa river we were informed that the Moros were very hostile and thoroughbred warriors and upon learning this I did not care very much about going up the Mulusa, but after we had gotten up there we found out that there was nothing to it but talk. The Moros were absolutely harmless. So after a few days we returned to Isabella, our station, during our expedition in the mountains. Upon our return a detachment of twenty-one men were sent to Amalui, Basilan, which place is not far distant from Bojelebund, I (the writer), being a member of the detachment send. During our stay in Amalui, we had it very hard, all on account of having only a few men for the amount of work that had to be done. We built a fine little camp there and also a fine park which we afterwards named 'Fainview Park." The making of the camp required a great deal of work and painstaking, for we turned the little spot which was a vast wilderness into a cozy little place of abode. The Moros around Amalul were creating considerable trouble, mostly among themselves, and this, of course, kept us very busy after them day and night. One day as a detachment of company II were out on a march along one of the Moro trails, they were fired upon by a band of Moro murderers, or ladrones, and Lario, a Moro guide and interpreter for Major Finley (governor of the Basalan group and Mindanao), who was riding at the head of the column, were fired upon by a Moro who had taken deliberate aim at him, and he, thinking that he was shot, fell instantly from his horse; and the detachment fired a volley among them (the Moros), which resulted in the killing or several of them and the wounding of quite a number, the remainder escaping. After this occurrence we were ordered by Major Finley to camp on the trails (which were quite numerous), day and night, and the orders issued were quite strenuous as they were to the effect that we must fire upon any one seen and recognize them afterwards; this was in order to get the escaping murderers, but however, as it happened, we didn't have to kill any one, and in a few days after this trouble our expedition in the mountains of Basilan ended. The detachment was commanded by First Lieutenant George R. Harrison, 25th infantry, an officer whom any one coming under his command, may feel proud of. I feel safe to say that the service rendered by us during our expedition should be mentioned in no other way save the superlative. About June RN UNIV Quindaro, Kansas National Institution for Kane Geological, College, Normal, Sub-Nor st Industrial Sch Advantages ratory, Normal,ental and Vocal), Harmony, Drawing Aplendid Location, Healthful Climate Good Influences and Tnorough Teachers. Information PRESSMAKING and ing, Farming and offered, wi RENCH,A.M. Eoe Bell West 1423. Residence B For terms, prices and all inducements offered, write to 30, 1908, we were relieved from duty in Basilan and returned to our station, Post of Parang, Mindanao, P. I., bidding the Moros farewell. JOSEPH J. BLAKENKY, Private Co. I, 25th Infantry. Post of Parang, Mindanao, P. I. A CORRECTION. In the press reports of the recent Knights Templar conclave held in St. Joseph between the members of the Missouri-Kansas Templar associations, certain corrections are due the organization. The first of these is concerning the last year's possession of the trophy cup. The press reports state that Topeka held the cup last year when as a matter of fact it was held by Kansas City, the winners of this year. It was also stated that Topeka won on maneuvers while Kansas City won on dress and appearance. This was wrong. No separation of these features was made by the judges. Kansas City won on all general points considered. E. L. Ward, E. C., of Emmanuel Commandery, No. 25, Kansas City, should have been credited with responding to the toast, "The Templars Marching Through Judean Mountains." The entire affair was distinctively high class and it is but fair that each participant should be given his full share of credit for the part he performed. Victories usually come to those who best prepare for them and it is a poor loser who whines and complains after the contest. JOE E. HERRIFORD. BLUE RAPIDS Mrs G C Fletcher of Atchison, was the guest of Mrs C H Burdette and Thomas Overstreet, during the holidays. Mrs J M Red of Oklahoma City, who was the guest of her mother, Mrs C H Burdette, during the holidays, will return to her home on Thursday. Miss Lula Walker returned to to Junction City Monday. Mrs Haye Hollifield entertained a number of young people Saturday evening, in honor of her daughter Julia. Mouroe Smith spent X'mas day in Frankfort. Miss M. L. Overstreet, who is at home for the holidays, will give a recital at the M E church Monday evening All lovers of music should attend. Miss Hettie Burdette, who has finished the course in the School for Trained Nurses at Mitchell hospital, has returned home. Messrs Walker. Francis and Burdette were visiting in Frankfort on Sunday. Mrs Francis entertained a number of friends on Thursday in honor of Mrs Julia Brown of Atchison, and Mrs J. M. Redd of Oklahoma City. FOR SALE—Lots for sale in Skene,s Park addition. Terms to suit purchasers. Inquire at Skene Park. VERSITY as. Kansas and the West ormal and State Normal. ool of rhe west indid Location, Healthful Climateences and Tnorough Teachers. ,Acting Pres. on ST, JOSEPH, MO. . Miss Ads Richards bas returned rom Omaha, Nebr. Mi. Mosby epent a few weeke it Xansss City, SpringGeld, St Louts and Hot Springs. Many of St Joseph's younger set tevelved invitations last week toa ceception in Atchison on Janusry }, by Misses Winifred Morton and Haz.1 Schluss, Misa Blanche Branham, of St, Paul, Mian., is in the olty,the guest of her aunt, Mra Agnes Moon. Mr. Thomas of Topeka, spent a few days Isat week in our city, Mra Collis Kvans and daughter, of Xaneas City, visited in the city last week, W. G, Brown isin Jefferson City to remain indefinitely. Mies Beatrix Hughes entertained at whist lsat Thuraday evening in hoovor of Miss Blanche Branham. Miss Beulkh Cohron entertained a few of her friends last Wednesday afternoon, Mra Kaaex Allen has returned from Omaha, where she was the guest of T. P, Mahammit and wife, The ladies of the Informal Char- ity club entertained last Wednesday théir many friends, at the residence of Mrs Jcffereon Banka. Mias Florence Peterson entertain. ed a fow friends last Wednesday. Rafua Boshears of the University of Lowa spent a few daye laat week ‘m the city, with his parents and friends. J.B. A, Croasland, Jr., has re. cutncd to Lincoln Tnatitute to re- sume hin studica- AKKANSAS CITY, KAS, Toe people here are in fair health sod the Christraas holidays were greatly enjoyed, the weather being of the very bext. Kev. C A Wood and the Suaday Schoul had a very goud and profitable Christmas tree, Deeember 21. New Years eve the people met at the A ME charch to watch the old year out and the New Year iu, with thankegrving and prayer. Onthe first day and night in this year the A M E charch held what iv called a ‘‘Craxy” dinner and supper for the stewards and trus. tees, in the city hall. Presiding Elder Wooxter held un Gret quarterly meeting here on De. cember 27th, resulting in great good. A goodly number of visitors were am the city during the holidays, including Missea Fannie Andrews and Alice Madden of Hayden, Okl., wo were here to vinit Mies Ans drewa’ parents; alco, Mr. Newlan, from Nowater, Okla, On New Years day there were gathered for dinner at the residence of P 8. Andrews, Mesdames A, Smith, A. Morgan, of Wintield, G Ambrose, W. West, of Oklahoma, and Mr W 0 Lagor and wife and anomber of chlidren. Miss K Smothere hada ehort it). nesx bul in Letter; alao, Mian Carrio Carpenter, The baby won of SK Taylor in quite sick RevC A, Woods went lo Win. field January 3, aud held quarerly for Presiding Elaer Wooten, FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. Tne Bowing circle will be enter- tained this afternoon by Mra. E Caldwell at her home, 1316 Tyter. Rav. Carr occupied the pulpit at st am Sunday, and delivered a fine sermon from the subject, "The Love of God Proven,” after which com- mouton was adminiat:red to a large number of members, . The eight o'clock sermon was de- livered hy Rev. W. M. Pope, who formerly had charge of Brown's Chapel, but who is now stationed at Paola. His subject was *Percep tions, Natural and Supernatural,” There were a number of visitors at each service, TWO OF-OMAHA’'S PRGRESS. IVE MEN, There is an old saying that colored people will not unite in basioess and stick, but thore are two young men who have broken the old prophesy Crutchfield and Btuomfeld, who hav: been associsted together in the sa- loon business for the past eleven years and have made money and saved some, are min of good judg~ ment and have a host of friends, Tney deal equare with everyone There credit is good at any bank or business house in Omaha and many places outside. They are genial and gentlemanly in their deportmeut fans have they holped whea in need and it 1s safe to say that their booke ‘will show thousands of dollars toaned and given away that they never ex- pect to hear from, yet they ca live at that and prosper, They bought the Midway at 1th and Capital avenues a few years ago where tney are now located. This ia the headquarters for the sporting fraternity where you meet prize: fighters from all over the country, This is also the headquarters for p 1 iticians, and whes tnese gentlemen Lee Lis EER a ah oY ae aL ME EES A oe rt tec? “nh sh % — : . hes : ae BOBS Vi, , : eS fee * a? rife S fecetk SO { Bie : oe ap Kah - oe ‘ : y x & ry * “) ‘ , mers Z, , es ay - Se aD Ve, ak %, , ria * Sie BF aes rd Seon Se a a nope , ; ae. . ae ’ ei Ok ey 7 ae - a 85 i ~ ae 7° . , . : n r 7 ; - ; P eee z 7 , ae aes a ‘ Foe og wo oro ora om wie 7 * } Xt ge ++ ores ¢ ‘ag ee 4 Ace el \ oe ee 2 J iy a Ba it 2 : ees. oe a . Scien eee i Beat iP aD 7 a ae 7 ca s / Ad ase : : kW se ar, FA a a P CRUTCHFIELD AND BLOOMFIELD, make up their minds to support a candidate he is alm -ule to win if it be close anda Ja: = majority the opposition ie weak, Mr. W. H Crutchfield was born in Loutsville, Ky, aud was brought to Uttumma, Ja, when a small boy: thence he w nt to Omaha. He fol- lowed hotel work, saving his money to eagage in business. He is 2 man who makes frierds with ease He 18 puasessed with some of this world’s goods, rated to be worth about $14 000, about $3,000 in diarnonds a lew pieces of real estate with houses torent. Heisa member of est ern Star Lodge, K, of P,, of Omaha; s dutiful son to his aged mother, for whom he provides, He has paid for a beautiful cottage at Otcumwe, Ja, where she is well provided for, Qa Chria.mas day he remembered her with a fiye dollar turbey and other ice and useful thngs. Her repty to him was that if be was aa dutiful to the Lord as he is to her he would go toHeaven while yet ycung, single aud haudeome, he is prepar ing for a rainy day. Mr. Joho H, Broomfield, the se- olor member of the firm, was born in old Missouri, firat seeing the light of day at St. Joseph in ‘G3. He was born a hustler and has hustled ever since. Heworked with a circus, then became a bootblack, and from that to hotel work aod porter in bus iness houses, Me cams to Omaha with Dan Rice’s circus fo 1879 and decided to cast his lot, baving had enough of circus life. He began to make save money, having caught the business fever. He determined to become his own boss, He isa pol- iticlau who is recognized as being amanwho cin do things. Heis honest, upright and straightforward in his dealings witn all’ Most all office seekers consult him belore entering a race for ciiice. He don't ask a cent nor a job just to help his friends and the race that some ofthem may get recognition He is one of the best political organiz— ers in the West and when tn a polit- ical battle he never lets up, and he ens to it that his followers are as loyal as he, Mr. Broomfield owns not less than $10,900 in real estate which brings him good returns, and a few hunared dollars in diamonds, from a thousand to fitteen hundred. Heis a K. of P, He lives to hep hie friends and those of the race who are trying to help themecives tHe has a son whom he tdohzes and who bids fair to becomea great man, He will soend his last dollar un a good Ne- gro prizefighter. YALE, KANS. | The cntertainment given X’man mght by Profa Gilmore and Baker, was 3 grand success, Mien Klizabeth Gallaway,with her friend, Miss Jewel Kemrine, of In- dependence, was the guest Chriet. mas, of her mother, Mra Mary Gal. laway, Adam Smith and J C Gallaway were in Kanes City last week, and aluo visited the (Quindaro school Mra THuttie Gallaway of StLouin, arrived Christmas morning to visit her husband, 1 C @illeway, Grandm, Paterson, Mrs Alfie Hamilton and little eon and danght. er were guest« of Jef, White and wife, Chrietinas, Mre May Yarbough spent X'mae in Columbus wih her fried, Mra. George Bands Mrs Hallie White epent X'inae in Columbus, with her friend, Mra QO, Usmilton. M aM ry Jiles, of Kansas City, NOW I8 THE TIME TO CALL AT FHE NEW "TOPEKA FISH & OYSTER MARKET ‘AND GET THE Best, Largest Oysters and the Finest Fish THAT CAN BE FOUND [X THE CITY » The Plao Independent & . Wholesale Phone 1889 Ceca. ae and , Be PAR eae Fe ae = Retail Bell Phone J gists es D. WOOLF laso “y* Proprietor 323 KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KANSAS N AADSas VItY, a0, If You Have a Few Dollars to Invest You Can See It Grow Here géth and Highland, ¢ room modern brick cottage, juet completed €1600,00; £100.00 down and %15,00 a month; rents for #15, 00, Between z4th ani 25'h on Moatyall, 4 modern residences ranging in prices from $1500 to £3500; will sell for small payment down, — bal- ance like rent. There are all rented and the rent will almost carry the payments. We also have a large lit of Rooming Houses, Motels, Restaurante, Grocery Stores and other #ife investinents for the people who really want to get into business Any other iofermation will be cheerfully fursiehed AFRO-AMERICAN EMPLOYMENT & REALTY CO, 1005 M-Gee St. Both Phones. Kauea City, Mo, Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, THE WESTERN TUSKEGEE, A School For Christian Training. Rr So : Rtg acai beth Self : 4 Ke eva Late ADs iter” eae ae ee patty 7 ae ee Pee AB STEN vere nein” sk hain tal} ah iva, a Eh ~ Een Sora ‘ ify 4 LD . + wit ie cn ae. te WE j | | DO | . . i . «4 , ' a s " "8 7 DEPARTMENTS: PE teal Agente, Nesail, Nevinal Vrepataiory, LMusic ADVANTAGES: Moral wi iu ctiscipitin tient talttag tor eeletee” ecory Bee Wm. R. Carte, Prinsipal, M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal. DRAWER M,, TOPEKA, KANSAS, When You Want Your LAUNDRY | Done as it Should be, | Send it to us. CITY HAND LAUNDRY Phones 546. 927 Kansas Ave. LYMAN & ULSH, Props. was the guest of Mis Nettlo Hutson Xmas, The entertainment given on {ast Monday night, by the Household ot Ruth, was a graed success. | There will be snothor grand en. tertaioment on New Yetre night, by the order of K of P. Prof Finley spent X'mas at home. James Gallaway visited bis moth. er on Sunday. Sumner Wyatt of Independence, visited his eister, Mrs M I. Cain, on X'mas, The union Chriatmes tree con- duoted on Christmas eve by Prof, Finley, was the finest ever lad in Yale, and the program sendered by the little achool ch ildren waa simp. ly tine, 30= SUGAR =<. 768! sg ot sores 7.98 aed aecaee . nh = ae cea capures. NORE PRIGT te fe Sones et coo ott '. Merdante Our °D Ibe Bugae boat cranaisted sess. ObAD «TS 2° AGH Rudacroarown. ices AO 2 Cum tarch heat qualltyecccsses 3 ot 1 & Pepper Pore Ge. Inia CAB... 40 1 Clopamon 8 ices OO «SD 4 un, Venitia Extract strictly pure... 2 «6 4° Lemon" Ld eeu OF | SD 10 hara Castile &G P.Tar Soap(eacd) 1.00 © .60 : ih Ciieuinte Bekers nase errr 2 = = Cucun ye | BL ssesesacees 0 f 5 Coffeattaredatcend Mocacrossied $10 1° 2“ TeaY Fd tor bog. Break. best 180 1.20 Vi bare Boap Lenor of our OWRD. BO oe a tage cagr este Mustard Gardines. 20 Hed Uda cane Pean td Binettecccren SO B ibe, Prunes choice Calsssescesssses s 00 3S BM ice DEOL TAPAB..scecs eosersee OQ 8 Kolled ‘Onis Quaker seccsecerees BO 310 3 ZEKEE Fant FOaMeecsvecssesceseneetee 10 Grocery, dewelry Meredente Price 81266 7.8 : Mordwore Eto. Ove Price 1% Your cevieg OCERING MERCANTILE CO. ae 06 WABASH AVE., encaae, KL maDunoaRenedeesaueensnensontsecesecescnenentorenvecancanecnon Devaremene 410 TheTopeka Plaindealer. ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. NICK CHILES. Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ..... $1.50 Six Months by mail ..... $1.00 Three months by mail ..... 60 Saterted at the Postoffice at Topeks as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY JAN. - 1909. We are sorry that the colored people of Atlanta, Ga., cannot get together to entertain Mr. Taft without a great strife, as we see that the white people have gotten together at the same place to entertain him Well, it's the same old story. Negroes cannot get together on anything. 4. We are proud, and so are all of those who visited Omaha, to attend the Annual later-State Literary society, which convened in that city December 28 and 30, '08. We are sorry to learn of the resignation of Asst. County Attorney W. I. Jamison. He has held this office for the past eight years and County Attorney Schenck regretted to have him leave. He will open up a law office soon. Lawyer Jamison none of the leading lawyers of the state. It is time the colored people were insuring themselves so the people left behind could reap some benefit This thing of insuring yourself for just enough to bury you is all non sense. Any hog can bury himself You should insure for not less than five hundred or one and two thousand dollars. The Knights and Ladies of the Orient is a fraternal organization which offers every inducement to thrifty colored people who want to have something. It is a sound and safe investment and you can carry $500 for less than you can get $150 in the Metropolitan. Why fool away your time with such trifling things when the opportunity of wealth is knocking at your door? LAWRENCE, KANSAS. Mrs Helen Potts of Princeton, Ind., who was called here to attend the funeral of her brother, Bert Davis, left for home December 29. Miss Hattie Carney, of Kansas City, visited Mrs Fannie Dillard during the hollidays. Prof S M Peace attended the Missouri State Teachers Association, held at Kansas City, Mo. Glenn Watkins of Topeka, is this week the guest of Herbert Gleed. Mesdamen C C James and Scott King were the guests of Mrs Thos. Mitchell at her beautiful home in Bloomington, on last Thursday. Minn Mary Washington, who is attending the State Normal at Emporia spent the holidays with her parents, George Washington and wife. at Bloomington Minn Ollie Office of Paxico, in the guest for a few days this week, of Mrs C C James. Mrs J A Porter spent the holidays at Baldwin, as the guest of Mrs Chinn. Miss Lillie Williams of Kansas University, who has been seriously ill in now convalescent and can be taken out for a short drive. Rev J M Brown and wife were the guests of Mrs Belle Carson on N'mas day at her beautiful home in the country. Ray Williams and Richard Hayter of Great Bend, were welcome visitors in Lawrence this week. The Rally at St Luke's AME church, Rev J M Brown pastor, raised £407 03, and all reports not yet in. ROYALLY ENTERTAINS Concluded from page 1 Miss Lydia Lockridge of Kansas City delivered "Westward March of Civilization." Miss Lockridge spoke with great force and ability and the judges awarded her the first prize in oratory. Mr. Hall of Des Moines was given second prize in oratory. Miss Z. E. Gordon of St. Joseph next tendered a beautiful vocal solo, and was recalled for an encore. The Lincoln Club Quartette then favored the audience with a vocal selection and was recalled for an encore. Votes of thanks were then carried showing appreciation to the citizens of Omaha, white and colored, the Zion Baptist church and its pastor, to Chumun Pegg and his local committee and to President West and his outgoing administration. On the part of the association Prot. Gregg presented President West with a new gavel as a souvenir and momento of his having provided over one of the best sessions in the history of the Inter State. In sum it all up the Inter State did wisely in going to Omaha. It has intensed and interested new blood from Lincoln, Neb. Council Bluffs and Des Moines, Iowa and spread a better knowledge of its workings throughout the sections north and west of Omaha. John G. Pogg, the new president is a man of force and ability who knows how to and does get things done and is not a more educated talker or race adviser. He has a great and golden opportunity for making his name long remembered by the young negroes of the west. The association has stood by him and elevated him to its highest office it can do no more. Now it is up to John Pogg to prove that the regiments of his comies were false and that his administration can be and will be the best in the history of the organization. The young negro manhood and womanhood of the entire west is now waiting and watching for the wisdom of its action. Opposition serves always to bring out the very best mettle in our make up. Among the visitors to the meeting were Misses Minnie Page and Paul Meal of Topaka, Mr Robinson or Great Bond, Kans, Mr Watson or Pittsburg, Kans, Edton, A Franklin, of Denver, Coler, and Editor Nuk Chiles of Topaka Following the adjournment of the session the delegates and visitors attended the Inter State ball given at Washington Hall in their honor. Thursday morning the delegates from Kansas left in a special car over the Burlington for Kansas City. They were served dinner in the Railway hotel at Longdon, Iowa. The newly elected officers for the next ensuing year are as follows: President John G. Pegg, Omaha, Neb. First Vice President S Joe Brown, Des Moines, Iowa. Lewiston Commuter Pion Jefferson P King, chairman, Kansas City, Kansas. Miss Lillie Curtor, Lawdor, Kansas. I W Bell, Leavenworth, Kansas. Mrs. Kate Wilson, Omaha, Nake W V Hall, St Joseph, Mo. MR J. G. PEGG IS DUE MUCH CREDIT. To J. G Pegg is due much of the credit for the success of the Inter-State Literary association which met in Omaha last month. He was the chairman of a committee when the association met in Lawrence in '07, and he promised that if the next meeting were held in Omaha it would not cost a delegate a cent for board and that the session would be a success, and so it was. One hundred attended from four different states, and so well pleased were they with the result of Mr. Pegg's efforts, and so pleasant did he and his many Omaha friends make it for the visitors, that the nominating committee presented his name for president, and he was elected without a dissenting vote. He is to be congratulated on the excellent work done in connection with the association and those who attended will always have a warm spot in their hearts for him. Mr. Pegg is one of Omsha's leading citizens, holding the position of inspector of weights and measures. He is a prominent in the politics of Nebraska, and does things that count There is nothing small or niggardly about him; always ready to put his shoulder to the wheel and do something for the race, not whining and criticizing conditions, but bringing success out of chaos. He will preside at the meeting in Kansas City, Kansas in 1909 Long live live Mr. Pegg and the continuation of his good work for the race. MAYOR DAHLMAN WELCOMES THE ASSOCIATION. The Association was welcomed by Omaha's chief executive, Mayor James C. Dahlman. one of America's truest and noblest citizens He said: "I am glad to extend to this organization a most cordial welcome in behalf of our city. I am told it has been the purpose of your society, in the eighteen years of its organization, to teach in your homes the principles that shall make good citizens and for the improvement of your physical and educational conditions. Among you are learned men and women from the different states and I bid you most welcome. The welcome arch of our city bids you welcome and we all bid you welcome. I here now turn over to you the keys of the city and know you will do honor to them Again I bid you a hearty and cordial welcome." At the close of his address he was given a great ovation for all who sat under the sound of his voice felt that they were hearing facts from a man who meant every word he said. In all the history of the meetings of the Inter-State this is the first and only real, genuine welcome this organization ever received from a chief executive of a city. Heretotore it has been delivered by some proxy, or one who pretended to mean what he said. This was not the case with Mayor Dahlman, who is serving his first term as Mayor of the great metropolis of Omaha. He is a genuine, thorough-going business man, head up and doing something to further the progress of Omaha's growth. All citizens receive the same treatment at his hands. He has no back door policy; all enter at the front and return the same way. The colored people receive their pro-rata of appointments and are treated as well as they treat themselves. He believes in recognizing the progressive colored man and will go out of his way to help the race. The strangest of all is that he is a Democrat and a Texan. A white man who can perform these miracles for the colored race and be from Texas is certainly sent from God. Mayor Dahlman was born in Dewitt county, Texas, and came to Nebraska in 1878, settling at Chadron, where he was a cow puncher and cattle dealer. He so conducted his affairs that the people called upon him to serve them three terms as sheriff and two terms as mayor. While sheriff at Chadron he held a mob at bay who were trying to lynch a colored man. He came to Omaha ten years ago, engaging in the live stock commission. He is the first Democratic mayor for Omaha in 17 years. He believes in a liberal policy and is a great friend to the laboring element, whose cause he always champions when needed. He is frank in his expression. It he makes a promise it is kept. There were several colored men seeking positions from him and among the number were a few who were not fit for the positions sought yet they pressed their claim. The Mayor said to them he would only recognize the best and most intelligent of the race. Finally one of the men came around and said: "Mr. Mayor, you are right. I am not fit, nor any of the fellows around me." The business men as well as the laboring element are demanding of him to run for the second time. He has consented to run and there is no use of anyone opposing him as he will have a walk away. He is the first mayor to recognize a gathering of colored people by placing the name of the meeting in the electric with the words of welcome, "1. N. 10, and the West!" The name of Dahlman will ever live; and his many friends want to see him Governor and Congressman. We believe he is in line for these two positions. We do not know which will be first, but he will be of great service to the state in either or both Omaha is proud of him, and the great state of Nebraska bows to him. How can he fail? We can now truly say, Texas has sent out a few good white men, who are making fame. The Inter-State Literary was a success. Prof West, the outgoing president, should feel proud of his work. Jefferson King will be the next president. He took Omaha his way. Roundtree. Guy, Bell, McWilliams, and Gregg never allowed the name of Kansas to drag. Des Moines, Ia., was there and everybody knew it. Lawyer Joe Brown and his force had to be reckoned with. Lincoln, Nebr., had talent that made everybody sit up and take notice, and her repre entatives were there in full force. W. M. Johnson, a paper was timely. Council Bluffs was there and did her share. Much credit is due the committee for the good work done towards making the meeting a success. The Missouri State Teachers Association held their Twenty-Fourth Annual session at the Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo., last week, with a large attendance from over the state. They were in session for three days and much good was accomplished. Some interesting papers were read, of which we publish two. Prof J. H Guret, of Macon, Mo., the President, makes an excellent presiding officer and is doing much to build up school work in his state. The colored teachers of Missouri on an average get very poor pay. The association has a committee to not only look after the work, but to have the Legislature establish and maintain a home for wayward girls. Several vocal and instrumental solos were rendered. A band concert was given in honor of the association by the Western University band, the audience showing their appreciation by their encore and rounds of applause. Prof Wade H. Hammon is to be congratulated on the manner and way he handles his boys. The band is fine and the State Teachers Association appreciated it. Missouri has some bright teachers, whose talents are not half paid for. Each teacher pays fifty cents per year to maintain the organization. A reception was given in their honor on Friday evening, at the rink. AGENTS WANTED, for the best sick, accident and death benefit in the world. Read lett re of thanks in Plaindale. Send for testimonial. NEIGHBORS OF THE HEARTHSTONE Dept. H. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs G W Washington is on the sick list. The colored people celebrated the freeing of the slaves in January 1803, at S. John Baptist church, on January 1 1909. Invocation, A John; paper, Prof King; Young Men, paper, Mrs Dora Warfeld. After hearing the report of the secretary the following officers were elected: A Dillard, president; A Johnson, vice-president; D L Bardes secretary. After singing "God Be With Us Till We Meet Again" the meeting adjourned to meet again the first Monday in next Match. W Mc Millen is in jail charged with assaulting a chita 7 years old, on the 25th of December. BITTEN BY A DOG. Coffeyville, Kansas. Neighbors of the Heartstone. Kansas City, Mo. DEAR NEIGHBOR: You have certainly been a mighty good neighbor to me in paying me #32.15 for my hand that was torn all to pieces by a dog. I'd like to work for a reliable sick benefit like you all. Send me all particulare. Yours for business. ARTHUR K. SMITH. Mrs. A. C. M'Clelland, Snampooing and Massaging. Braids for Sale or made to Order. Hair Dressing and Straightening A Specialty. Call at 226 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kan 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 Dr. W. Roger Russell. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 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: 37 Madison Street. HOPEKA, KA Hours: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both Phones 77 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, 421 Kansas Avenue Both Phones 777 Calle Answered Day and Night. Residence 655 Van Buren Street TOPKK A, KA Latonia Cafe Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Forter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS. Proprietor, 921 h. 12th Kansas City, Mo Residence St Morrison Ind Phone 779 L. M. PENWELL, Undertaker and Embalmer, 511 Quincy St. Open day and night A $100,000 Stock of Merchandise to Be Ruthlessh Slaughtered for the Fire and Water Sale. Prices that follow will tell the story of our purpose---to close out this present stock. We war to replace it with new goods. Fully 75 per cent of the stock is absolutely perfect, but it “a goes at the same low prices. Read and come. i Prices Shattered !! Merchandise Practically Given Away ! NOTHING DAMAGED BY FIRE---JUST SMOKED AND WATER SOAKED. | ZANDITON’S | Men’s Suits. Practically Given Away. Those #8 and $10 men's suita— thevonly part damaged is the price —in this Fire and Water Sale the price of there #8 and #10 anite will be $4.45 Men‘a 413 50 and #15 suits for &7,95—a big lot of them ia thir Fire and Water Sale—*13 50 and £18 suits, PT ‘ $7.95 Siz 45 will buy men’s suite that would ordinarily cost you &1e, $20 and $25—io this Fire and Water Sale your Choice, . $12.85 Men’s Overcoats. Men’s Overcoats that sell regu. larlyfat 95. not damaged, will be priced in the Fire and Water Sale ; $2.95 Men’suvereoats at 5°15 worth 47°50 and ¥8 50. Nothing damaged but the price, to be sold at $5.95 $13.50 and #15 (U0 averccate—we donot believe that a single one of them was damaged, in this Fire ana Water Sale, chorce $9.65 Overcoate for #12 45 that never eell fur Jess than ATS and #20- in this Fire and Water Sale $1245 Shoes. | Thousands of guod shoes thrown | into this eale and not a pair dam. aged. Women's &% shoes will be priced p2.74, Made of vici kid, hand turned soles; an even hundred pairs to be rold quick in thia Fire and Water Sale, pair $2,74 Men’« cant iron shoes, ehoes that give double wear, €1,50 and $4 regularly, the two lots thrawn ta. pether for {the fire and Water Sale, pair bes $2.74 Men's high tep shots, & and 12 inch tops, black and tan, made of Vcet meteristy, strong and stardy, whoce that well for 9.50 and $4 pair $2.67 Women’s patent colt and vici kid tloce, lace aud button #tyler, regu. larg 50 sbocs, in the Fire and Water Sale. pair $1.97 Childien’s shoea jin all colors, fauvy otylen, elightly damaged, ag. ular €) and 81.25 shuce, to he pticed, pair 4Jc Boye ehees hy the hundreds of pairs, bev ealf, vier kid and yun metal, all the late styles and sizes, ta and #2 ty shoes for $1.69 Staple Dry Goods. Outing Flannels, big variety, 10 and 12' c hind 64. Teale Down Outing Fiannele— 15u kind for 9v a yard, Canton Flannel—an extra goo one—aspecial at 5¢, Gooee Feather Pillows, 1+x20, Tae ones, 39e. Goose Feather Pillows, 22,28, 41 74 ones, $1.18. 10.4 Brown Sheeting, 3Ue and 35e kind for | 7c. Comfort Cretonnes, regularly 74 for only 4c. Fleeced waistinge, varied 12¢ and l5e, only 8c Wool Effect Suitinge, Loc kind, for 5¢ Fancy Mandras for curtains, Lie kind for Qe Ginghams, biy etoch, se kind for only 5e Dress Ginghams, have always been $23 ,¢, now Ze Long Fuld Percales, always Ize and 15¢ reduced to 9u Brown and white Crash Towel. tng, special at $e 32.in, Knglish Chambrays, ise kind, for 73:0. Fancy Sateens; big variety, al ways the, for J2e, Extra Heavy Shutings, the i2' hind, for 7! « 9 Women’s Hand Bags. One special lot of new hand bag: the 500 and %4c kiude—you never saw them priced in the mugular way for Jews than 50 and 75e—we shall turn them into caeh fast each 33¢ * Men's Hats Men*s High Grade and stylieh hats, these have been eellinu at 2 and 2200, Whey wall bo redaced to $1.47 Men's soft and etl hate mvt colors and a varsety af eliapers the regular prices being =) 80 and 58 The prize wilh be $2.04 Mins and Bays caps, gaed warn winter caps, the “se and 1 hinds wilh le praed each 39¢ Women’s Goods. $3,000 worth of women's and [children’s apparel and furs water soaked, to ba sold regardless of cost or former prices. Women’s stylish coats tat have been selling at $10.95 will be eold in Fire and Water Saleat $12.94 Women's 41295 and #15 00 voatse—some of them not damaycd, ail put in one lot for $9 88 The #9 915 coats, in guod styles and of good niaterida, to be priced for this Fire and Water Sale each te : $6 92 Wonen's coate that have beer selling at #4°0{—not many of them --choice $3.96 Childien‘s bearshin coats, some of other materials, worth #1 08, to be redanced to . 93¢ | Children’s $2.25 voata; the price iathe only part damaged, to he priced for Fire and Water Sale your choice. » . $1.69 Women’s fur trimmed coate, hand. some styles and fabrics, the uner we hive been selling at $045 will he . eo. . $5.88 ther fur trimmed coats for wo. inen, the 212 560 cuate, have been reduced for Fire and Water Sale to $6.96 Women's Hand-ome fur coste, the regular price of theee is kits, the price in big wale, each $14.86 Kid Gloves $2.39 16-button kid gloves in black tan white, etc. ‘They are surely a pres bargafn at xv ao Foo no other store in this city sells ae good 4 glove for the samelow pouicear near wt That's why we way come before the letie sold, ove $2.39 Auto Veils 58c Those very hindseme auto veils thit ae have been eeliing at atte gud Tou, se bave priced for thus ureat wale at the very low pee ut Gsvaseh, At thas price the It aall not hoger $949, theeefiva and ruta veil» for 58: This Coupon Worth 5 Cénts. - . Hf you will cut out this coupon and bring it with you te. thre: Fire and Water Sale I will give you a discount of 5 Cents on Every Dollar's Worth You Buy. , As my prizes for this Fire and Water Sale are already prectly, reduced you can sce how much I am really giving you. This coupon will be good only tu the readers of this papers: E. ZANDITON duved to onc and tan, there are atanie y Tie Dress Goode and Silke to befthia pig eale, pair fee Men's sweaters, Ge ito i ee a : secund Gfe Dass Goods and pWeatra will Se priced Silke atiee * thave a remark tty lary Handeome ote Drew Goods to begs Men's heavy theecad ond . ay ewad ver wig and atte Dress Goods now POU PAY eu e Wg marked [fhe le shinghceercd, garment Kidesdown that has bean f92 WHITE stats unload Ratu, te he use Utiion suite we Boot Leen e . . a s . Aote Black Valletta silk at gy syria or be ea be ote [hah piale unoan pais ANAT) ard lor Dress tivods Be Brae ents have been selling vee 3 to fur We . ’ tad Water Si.e. von ell Dress Goods, Silks. Practically none of this stock was damaged but it all goes in this sale at these important re- ductions: . ¥1.25 Drees Goods and Silke for ne 00 Drens Goods and Silks re. Suit Cases | Vhoredngh grule ro suit cases jot genuine cowhide, solid and strong they alsaye rail at ae, an thin grew Vire and Water Sale the pee will be $3.95 Albu haves few of those Ieether fined 4) suit eases, atrictly hish grade and worth qvery cents of $12 tube sold tor $6.95 fe Men's Wears. We have a big, magnisivem stock of men’s wearable — nothing b:tter in Topcita. Meas one single lot has been exvega- ed in this Fireand Water Sade Listen to these prices: Men's dresa shirts, the ~L 23 newb 2 shirts, a luz variety cw os priced inthe Fire and Vata Sata, your choice : ob Men's Gre iamba wool urde wear, the very finest -rsaes, wan regulirly #1,°0 ana 8) Gr, whole bagingss goon in thit vire gs! Water Sale, garment a Men's Tose, the ise «lad okee HK KNOWS HIS BUSINESS Kanesa City Mirsoart, {a blessed with having a gocd, frat clase Ree. taurant and Cafe, operated by a man who Snows the buviness and atrives toy lease his customers, He je John Sherman Ficld, who was born in Kanaan City, Kansas, was reared In Lawrence, lived in Kaneas City twenty-five yeare, is thirty- nine yeara uld, a Maeon of high standing, 8 member of John Turner lodge No 106 St. Paul chapter No 14, Emman, Comm. No 25, 8 good ‘bustuces man and a gentleman whr re -, “ny | ae re ae MK. JOUN T, FIELTS integrity is never questioned, Ile is saving money and bids fair to be away up in the business world 6 on. He haaalo-tof friends who will do anys thing honorable tu anrist him. When in Kansas City and want a geod meal and to meet a pleasent genth man full of smiles, call at the Latonis Cafe, v1 Hast leith street, Kaneae City, Mo. --- Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic Shampeo Hair Driers, which are advertised elsewhere in this paper. It is tne best article in the comb line that has ever come to our notice. It avew double service—a comb and curling iron all in ore. They are made trim the best material, highly Buished and will lust a life time, Sbe has them on exhibition at Tne PLAINDEALER Cffice. Ladies, call aud examine them. READ TIHIs. Fu. Scott, Kausax, Neighvors of tao ULearthatone, K unas City, Mo. Opan Sieg: — Your beaeite o” $K YO cime in very welcome just at Christmas ume, Camglidfam under the wing of the Neighbors and shelter. od by the benetity, May you have whappy sod proaporons New Yerr, Sinoercly, Lewin JExhivs. SRAND LODGE, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, STATE OF KANSAS Supreme Jurisdiction N. A. S. A, E. A., A, and A, Whey of the Grand Chancellor, Wichita, Kanus—Proclamation No, 1-—To the Grand and Subordinate ladge Offlcera atid Members, Greeting, ‘Lhe fiftecnth annual session of this Seand Lodge convened in the Castle Hall A Syrocune Lodge No, 23, Galenv, on Y July 24, 19 and 20, 1908. ‘This session proclaims a new era bo ) ohis Crind Jaisdiction and its work will go down in history og the prandeet port of Jarmony and work accom: | pished since the organization of the Brand Lodge, Hurmony was tho watch: word, Peace and rPogress the slogan for the coming year, Hutchinson waa the place choses for the next vesslon of the Brand Jods, with Bonua |odge No, 24, se the fourth Tucsday in July, 1009, | The following Grand Lodge offleers were duly elected to serve tor the en- seulpg yeart : Grawd Viiuw Chaneeilur, Vr, 0. 1, Ane thony, Nauvas City, Grand Chancellor, Jebs PF. lewis, Wichita, Past Grund Ohaverlior, J, UH. King, Weir City, Grand Prelate, Rey J, W. Gordon, ola, Grand Teeper of Necurds and Seals, W, WwW. hiemb, Topeka, Grand Master of Hx- equir, 1. G. Jackson, Yale. Grand etuser, Rev, M. Pickens, Pitteburg. and Master at Arms, B. B. Willlsms, atebinson, Grand Medical Register, Dr. z OMAHA DOUTOR GE1TING PROPERTY. The clored people of Omaha are beginning to movs and are going at arapid rate in getting real estate, building houses and buying homes They are engaging in business and depositing their earnings in bank. Several are engsged in trades and other occupations, South Omaha is whe.e wm number find employment in the packing houses, One of the wealthiest colored men in that city is Dr. J. A. Hutte a young man who came to the city In "99, a graduate of Biddte Universite, Charlotte, N. C, in 93; he graduat- ‘in medicine and surgery from How- ard University in 1898, He is a pian of whom al! Omaha is proud Heise anative of South Carolioa, born in Newberry in 1870 He was interne at the Freedman hospital, Washington, D C. The most re- markable thing ahout the doctor is ae : pedo Saal Ce Ty ~ pened 2h, mY ov i ‘os — 2 i : i 5 = ; G , pe — sf Jaa “<4 > : 3 7 > ae i n ; o Ps 7 . x , , Ms 7, i al . : MM ig vp. ; " Rare) ie & niint iments Sali tet oo oy 1 oe a | a t , oe ‘ P ° fel at -_ | Ve " 7 rl i | : oi ha. Ron, on i re bell dm all | coca 7 | ; i ' f ) : ee ee | we wa A ren rare ar) Lae Re & “hey, bs 8 noes Pa a7 Pan hat ade! at Fe ra ‘aries oe ; Pe a eae | SAD errs Leo. Eee : ar es ‘. rn ie 7 ESE ee) Lee oss. 5 pies aL obs its el DR. HUTTEN'S BUILDINGS. S. HW. Thompion, Wansas City. Grand Atorney, J, H. Guy, Topeha. Supreme Representatlve, B, Pope, ‘Topeka, Grand Seeretary Vadawnient Dipartment, A. YT. Glover, Wichita. Grand Troassurer Uadowment Department, M. E, Woods, Coffeysile, Grand Inner Guard, 4. Ht Walker, Garden City. Grand Outer Guard, W. IL Morton, Ft. Scott. Ap- pointive Oficers, T. HL Young, Grand Marshall, Galena; Louis Ctrange, Grand Trustee (3 yenra) Wellington; G. i. Drumgould, Grand Trustee (1 year), Ar- kansas Cit;, Chatrinen of Standing Committecs.— On Appeats and Grievances, De. 1, H. Ane thauny, Kansas City; on Printing and Suppties, HM. 1. Monroe, Topeha; on Laws and Supervision, W, W. Plumb, ‘Lapeha: on Yispensation aud Charter, ‘Thomas Cos, Wichita; on Finance, Dre, S. IL ‘Vhompson, Kansas City; on Re- tunes and Credentiala, Juin Gueter, Min- eral; on Foreign Correspondence, Julius Reese, Cherokee; on Relation with Court of Calantie, I, W, Clark, Lawrence; on Mileage, Robt, S, Brown, Manhattan; on Uniform Rank, Samuel W, Tones Wichita; on State of Order, Jahn Single ton, Winflehl, Deputies —D, W, Montgomery, No, 30 Independence; W, AL Wright, No. 20, Winteld; Brooks Lane, No 22, Tola; d I Dalker, No. 16, Garden Citys BB Willits, No 21, Mutchinson; 4, 11 Frown, No. 17, Cherokee; G, Edwards, No 27, Raraas City; J. W. Clark, No, 1, Lawreness Robt, §, Brown, No. 1, Mon hattan; G,. W, owry, Nu, 19, Paola; B. Zuhes, No G, Vitteburgs; dB. Davis, No. 5, Welr, Deputies at Large—tl, W, Dillard, ‘Topeka; d. M. Wyym, Parsons; M, B. Wond, Cotfeyvities Fred Martin, Wich+ ita; A, J, Brach, Hutchinson. Lodges vill take warning that In the future when lodges use thefe finds oth: ernise than pravided by law thes will be nevercly dealt with, We need five hundred (500) members this term and not tesa than one-half ocen lodges, ‘Therefore a general dis- peasation to ull lodges In the Juriedic- (ion fe herby granted for sixty (00) daya for the reception of new members rect to me, Lodges are eavected to take alvantaye of thin dispensation for the Increase of thelr membership. Tadges should send all matters which arise In the lodge for eettlement to the leputy and not to the Grand Chancellor. that while he has the real estate fever he never allcws his fever to rise above the polat where he comes out behind in the deal. He enjoys a lucrative practice and is rec ognized as one of the leading phys- icians and surgeuns in Omaha, He was married to one of Omaha's most highly cultured young ladies; they have one child He is rated to be worth $25,000, owning some of the best business and residence prop erty in the city, that fe a paying in- vestment. He owns several lots and buildings. He sold three houses recently that brought him $6,000. ‘Hie taxes are over $400 annually, He was alwaye a thorough going young man when ia college. He taught school during the summer sea- sons which enabled him to continue studies his, He taught at the Haines Industrial and Normai school in Au- gusta, Ga. He came to Omaha with just enough money to open business Ofiecra oceupying stations requiring bonds ust furnish same within thirty (30) days or their office will be de- clarcd vacant and others appointed to Ml them. T shall expect each officer and member of the Order to do his duty, no matter what bis station may be. We must have good, -eificient work during this jear, Lodges must pay more attention to the ritualistic work, as they will be held responsible for the proper confer- ting of the Ranks. Officers must memor- ize the ritual, and incompetence in thie respect will be sufficient cause for re- moval, Defect or lack of paraphcrnalle should he reported to tho deputy at once, Tcarnatly desire that every lodge car- ty ite officers’ card in our ofllctal organ, The Topeka Plaindealer, gle the nights of mecting and postofice addreas of your Chancellor Commander and Keeper of Records and Seal, U ask and shalt capeet the loyal sup- port of every Knight to give their aid und assistance in promoting the welfare of thie organization to the end that the teat ecaslon may show increased prog resa and prosperity and success fur Pyth- faniam, Thua done and eigned at Wich ita, Kansas, this Sth day of September A. D, 1008, and of the Pythian Ptriod XLY INO, 1B. LEWIS, Grand ChaneeNor Attest: W, W. PLUMR, Grand Keeper of Rucords and Seal, 1912 Buchanan Street. Topeka, Kansas | WANTED;:—Man and family to work on truckfarm. Good place for people who will work. His wife alaw haw a splendid oppor. tunity to raive chickens on the sharce, Nu family too large, will furnieh a zood big houve aud plenty of work for the children in the «um. mer, All can carn money, and alvo have the benefit of yood public wohoolx, church and Sunday echool, No loafer need waste a stamp to snewer thie ad,—parties must fur. nish good reference, Call or ad. drers. D, Cuicxs, Care Plaindesler, Topeka, Kas, PROGRAM. nog Ninth Tri-Annual Meeting — |. OF THE Sunflower State Agricultural. Association TO BE HELD AT: - TOPEKA, KANSAS, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, January 13-14-15 Nineteen-hundred-and-nine. ; (. A. URUVES, B.S A. President, Edwardsville, JK, ROGERS, tae Vice-Mrentdent, i'rinceton. MRS 8 ASBERRY, 2d Vice-President, Perry. A CARSON, ard Vice Fresilent, Lawrence, 83 ARTHUB EMER sBecretary, Lawrence, I. 5. 4.0, GROVES, Treawrer, Edwardeville. PROGRAM. Wednesday, January 13. Executive Committee, Stockholders. Invocation. Farm Boys............W. S. J. Lewis, Ottaw Mules Plus Alfalfa Equals More Land.......... seve. Robert L. Woods, Strong City **Our Opportunities for Pin Money...,Hattie Forbes Music. Invocation.,George B. McNeal, Kansas City, Kaz. Welcome Addresses — John S. Dawson, Secretary to Gov. Stubbs. james H. Guy. William R. Carter. . E, Edwards. Responses— Mrs. R. P. Brown, Morris. I, M. Groves, Edwardsville E. Crith, Ottawa. Assignments. Thursday, January 4. 9:00 a.m. Business Session, “Corn .....00.s00++04.. D. Patterson, Paola Corn Testing (each farmer bring his ideal ear)K.S.A.C 2:00 p.m. ‘*How Can We Improve Conditions Upon Our Farms?"'....J. F. Buchanan, Great Bend; William McBrier, Ottawa; O. A. Groves, Ed- wardsville. ‘The Soil’’....Kansas State Agricultural College 7:30p.m. Music, ‘(More Interest in Rural School Work’'....E. T. Fairchild, State Superintendent, Public Iustruc- tions, Ellsworth. “My Observation of the Southwest'’....George [. Martin, Great Bend. “Your Duty in Raising the Standard of Agriculture in Kansas...A. W. Smitb, Ex- President of State Board of Agriculture, McPherson. “My Advice to Young Farmers’’....T. W. Ganaway | Pratt. | Announcements. Friday, January 15, 30a, m. Suggestions looking to the impr SS. AL Assesses eed) Re Ro French, Kansas City, Kas., Mrs, S. Asberry Perry. “Strong Points of this Organ Phase"’....D E. Henderson ioop.m. Election of Officers. eOvalitv Not Numbers On oa.m. Suggestions looking tothe improvement of our Ass'n S. 8. A. A.........J. R. Rogers, Princeton, John French, Kansas City, Kas.. Hen Wash, Ottawa; Mrs, S. Asberry Perry. “Strong Points of this Organization from Legal Phase'’....D E, Henderson, Kansas City, Kans op.m. Election of Officers. “Quality Not Numbers Our Motto....Arthur Emery, Lawrence. opm. Music. Special Paper...Miss Sarah Porter, Kansas City, Report of Special Committees, Banquet and Experience Meeting. Instructions. Day sessions at Guy's Hall, 429 Kansas avenue. \ Night sessions at Shiloh Baptist church, Cor, t2th and Clay. Bring note books— Useful. Come prepared ty join in this work and make the move- ment what it should be. No one will be permitted to leave business sessions, Come to find out what you want to know about §. S. A. A; its objects and missions, . ‘ Business will take precedence over any other topic of the day Be sure to subscribe to some stock in S, S. A. A. betore leaving. Be with us trom frst to last, if possible, so you can tell all when you setura home, “ | Remember S. S, A, A. is an organization of the most pro- gressive element of our race—Join. A.C. Groves, President. Arthur Emery, Secretary + ~~ LEAVENWORTH, KANS. Mr. E N Gilliam entertained on New Year's eve with a charming party in honor of Miss Flosie Denning and Justie Brown of Atchison, Kans. The house was beautifully decorated with the holiday colors—red and green. Among those who joyfully greeted the new year were Miss M. Barnes, F Green, E. Baker, E. Demier, E. Walton, E. Green, F. and H. Wigenton, E. and B Miller, P. Hayden, A. Shepherd, S. Murray; Messrs. J. Todd, L. Brooks, R. Rivers, B. Bright, J. January, H. Harrison, H. Shephard, L. Walton, Mr. and Mrs A Murray, Mr and Mrs. E Richardson. The out of town guests were Miss Johnson, M. Brown, H. Brown, Newman and Handly; Messrs, R Brown. Thatcher, Woods and Woolson of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Gilliam was assisted by his sisters, Miss A. Gilliam and Mrs W. B. Shelton. EMPORIA. KANS Mr. and Mrs, D Tipton are visiting their son, Mr. P. Tipton of Parsons this week. Mrs S M Helm and daughters, Misses Etta and Edna Smith, have returned home after spending their Christmas vacation with her daughter, Mrs R C Chatman. Messrs Harrison Campbell and Pearl Carson returned home after spending a few days in Strong City. Miss Dela Tipton and Mr Harrison have gone to Plymouth so spend their New Year's vacatton Messrs L H Smith and R M Yich have gone to Kansas City, where they will visit relatives and friends Fred Smith and Vernon Snow are in Rosedale, visiting Mr and Mrs J. Smith Miss Etta Jobe is spending the holidays in Hutchinson with relatives Miss Effie Booker has returned to her school in Oklahoma, after visiting her parents, B Booker and wife The ladies of the Second Christian church rendered a nice program on New Year's night Mrs J Jackson and daughter have returned to their home in Winfield, after visiting five weeks with her parents, A Collier Misses Bessie Harrison and Nora Crawford entertained a number of young people at a candy pulling on Christmas eve Mrs F Harris entertained the younger set Thursday December 31st in honor of her son, Fred Richerson Henrietta Love has gone to Atchison, where she is visiting friends Mr and Mrs L H Smith entertainat dinner in honor of the Messrs Helms William Elliott is spending the Christmas vacation with his parents. Mrs Henry Tipton and daughters have as their guests Mr. C. W. Davenport and wife of Leavenworth. Charles Douglass returned home Monday after visiting friends in Kansas City and Topeka. Miss Nellie Buskin was united in marriage to Mr. H. G. Elliott of Vian, Okla., by Rev. J. L. Craw on Christmas day. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's mother, in the presence of intimate friends of the family. A dainty wedding lunch was served thereafter and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. With Mr. William Elliott the guest of honor, Miss Sadie Phillips entertained a few friends superbly last Tuesday night Miss Eva Elliott had a very serious attack of heart trouble Monday evening!but at this writing is quite improved. The Newsom sisters will have on exhibit very soon some excellent photos as a result of the many snap shots taken with their Santa Claus k-daks. Misses Myrtle and Della Tipton captivated the elite of our city in the entertainment so lavishly spread for twenty invited guests at their home Friday evening. With one acclaim, all pronounced this party the swellest of the Christmas time. Sunday past was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church and the Spirit of the Lord was made manifest Rev Crav preached at the morning service and had one accession to the church Presiding Elder Ransom preached afternoon and night and added one more accession to the membership ro'l Rev. Ransom was at his best at the evening service and to a large and appreciative audience delivered a powerful sermon. On Monday night he delivered another of his practical religious sermons with excellent effect upon the entire congregation. Quarterly conference then ensued, at the end of which the presiding elder expressed his high appreciation at the work of the church during the second quarter and extended his thanks to all for such grand results $38 34 was the amount raised in this meeting. Mrs. Ollie Brown entertained Mrs. Giles Elliott, Revs. Ransom and Craw at a turkey dinner Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Lampton of Pawnee, Okla., spent several days with their parents in the country last week. KANSAS CITY, MO. The great social event of the 822 sson in Kansas City circles was the debutant party given by Professor and Mrs. W. W. Yates. presenting their daughter, Miss Yates, Decem ber 25th, 19c8, at Lyris hall Prof. W. H. Dawley of Lincoln High school in the full regalia of a thirty third degree Mason, was master of ceremonies The hall was beautifully decorated with palms, the traditional Christmas green, and a color scheme in which the blue and white of Lincoln Institute and the blue and red of Kansas University resulting in the national red, white and blue, were skillfully bleuded. Miss Yates, the charming young debutante, was beautifully but simply attired in Empire gown of pearl white sa in. The following young ladies were maids of honor: Misses Christian, Crossthwaite, Knox, Mullen, McFadden, Thomas, Tillman. Thurman, Roberts, Richardson, Payne. Three hundred invitations were issued and the following matrons of honor assisted Mrs Yates in receiving the guests: Messrs. Bowser, Brown, Crossthwait, Bradley, Dawley, Gibbs, Edwards, Lange, Scott, Rogers, Ross Misses Jones, Overall, Olden, Parker. The delicious menu was prepared and served under the direction of Mr. Frederic Fairfax, caterer. The Great Western band, orchestra, W. G. Walford, director, gave forth harmonious music for the grand march and for the dancing which followed. The costumes, many of which were created for the occasion, were particularly rich and fascinating; the entire spectacle was one long to be remembered, and was pronounced by many present to be to date, the most beautiful, and in every sense enjoyable, witnessed in Kansas City. Miss Yates, the debutante, was graduated at the age of sixteen, with high honors, from Lincoln Institute, in '06; and in the autumn of the same year, entered the Freshmen class of Kausas University with eleven points to her credit on graduation; she is now a Sophomore in that university with fourteen advanced points, an accomplished musician; and the light and joy of her parents, with a large circle of admiring friends Numerous and costly presents of cut flowers and other gifts were received from various parts of the country, including Kansas City, Jefferson City, Rochester, New York, Newport, Rhode Island, New Orleans, La. ATCHISON, KAN. Mrs W. W. Hudson and mother, Mrs Shrieves of Canada, Misses Emma Shrieves and Emily Murphy spent New Years in Kansas City with relatives. Mrs M Briggs and Bert Whitney spent the holidays in St Marys with friends. Charles Bowen returned Monday from a visit in Wichita with relatives His little niece, Marie Brown, accompanied him home for a visit. Mrs A Allen and daughter Vernetta, returned on Thursday from a week's visit in Pueblo. Misses Etnel Penn, Goldie Cunningham, Charles Glover and A. Lewis attended the dancing party in Leavenworth New Years eve. R P Benhears of Iowa City, spent New Years with Miss Stella Roy. Prof H O Fletcher spent a few days last week with friends in St. Joseph. Miss Mie Girewol of Kansas City, returned home Sunday after a pleasant visit in the city with Mrs Thomas Johnson. Missce Shrieves, Thornton and Penn returned to Lawrence University after spending the holidays to the city with relatives. J. D. Colbert and wife were at nome to a few friends Wednesday evening, at their residence Games furnished the chief amusement, and prizes were awarded Ethel Penn and Camille Wilson. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening, and the time was spent delightfully by all present. Will Elliott of Emporia, was the guest of Virgiaia StClaire last week Flossie Givens and Josie Brown spent last week in Kansas City. Winifred Morton and Hazel Sloe kept open doors to friends on New Years day at the home of the latter on Mound street, from two until seven The house was darkened and beautifully decorated for the the occasion and music was provided by Mabel Jackson. Ices were served during the afternoon. Mrs. Mathews of Kansas City, spent her holiday vacation in the city with her sister, Mrs Walker, and returned to her home after a pleasant visit with her sister and a round of entertainment by friends. Junius Wilson fell and broke his leg while skating. Missner Bromly and Baird of Centralia, were the guests of Lillian and Goldie Cunningham Sunday for a short stay while en route for Lawrence. Mrs W. M. Porter entertained 14 of her friend with an elaborate 7 course dinner Wednesday evening, complimentary to Mrs C Barber, of Denver. The dinner was planned and served by Miss W. Morton and H. Schloen, and they are very much clated over the success they achieved. Mrs Barber and son Willie returned to Denver Thursday, after a pleasant week's visit with relatives. Prof I. M Peace, teacher of botany in the State University, spent a part of last week in the city, guest of Mrs Bette Murray. Lora Lawson spent last week in Kansas City, attending the State Teacher's Association. C. Brewer of Centralia, was the guest of Clyde Briggs Tuesday. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Mrs Cordella S. Waters. Bertha Althouse and Lillian Barrett, members of our allorni, paid us a call For long and beautiful hair use Mine. C. J. Walker's wonderful hair grows 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 all $2.50 per doren, or $1.60 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 This is to certify that we have known Mine C J Walker for the past four years and will say for the benefit of all persons concerned that at that time her Hair was less than four inches in length and was continually falling out and breaking off, and to our knowledge she was constantly using various preparations without any apparent result. We were never more surprised than when we saw her hair in its present condition. We therefore recommend her method and Hair Gtower to the very highest, so it is a discovery of her own, found after years of research. Address all communications to The Wilker Mfg Co., 2519 Wyhe Ave., Pitta To the Public: This is to certify that we have past four years and will say for the at that time her Hair was less than continually falling out and breaking off stantly using various preparations never more surprised than when we We there fore recommend her mett est, so it is a discovery of her own, for Respectfully, Wichita, Kansas. Address all communications to The W Miss Lizzie Owens, Shampooing and Straightening with the use of Mrs. C. J. Walker's Hair Grower, of Pittsburg, Pa. Call Bell Phone 2347. lant Monday, after visiting in Kan City for the holidays Prof W W Fisher and his congenial wife, entertained the faculty and students in the main dining hall with a New Years party. The band rendered appropriate selections, speeches were made and later refreshments were served. The student band played a program complimentary to the Missouri Colored Teachers Association last Thursday evening in the Auditorium of Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo. Bishop Abram Grant visited the institution last Tuesday, just before leaving for Florida to spend the winter. The Bishop told of his encouragement in the ultimate future of the race in America from the contact with the white brain and wealth of America—which shapes the destiny of the nation, in recent meeting of the directors of the one million dollars Anna Jeanes fund for education of Negroes in rural districts of the South. The deep set interest of such men as President-elect Taft, Andrew Carnegie; Robt. Ogden who represents Jno 19 Rockefeller, and other distinguished members of this self-sacrificing Board, is to give the young Negro an opportunity and a man's chance to make the most of himself. The Bishop emphasized the duty of the young Negroes to measure up to these benefits thus put into their reach. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT. In the State of Kansas, Shawnee County, SS. In the Probate Court in and for said county. In the matter of the estate of Rebecca C. Hughes. Creditors and all other, interested in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified that I shall apply to the Probate Court in, and for said County, sitting at the Court House in and for said County, Kansas, on the 13th day of February, A. D. 1909 for a full and final settlement of real estate Dated Tuppek, Kansas, Jan'y 5th, 1909. Administrator of the estate of Rebecca G. Hughes, deceased. First published January 8th, 'eg. PUBLICATION NOTICE 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 as the Mood Plumbing and Heating Co., Pluntifa. vs Frank O. Cheaney, Defendant, State of Kansas Shawnee County, Sq. The State of Kansas to Frank O. Chesnay, greets You are hereby notified that on the 9th day of November the above named plaintiffs commenced in the above named court, their action against you asking for judgment in the sum of $14 70, and costs, for and up in a certain open account. That judgment summoned was issued to D. J. Trick r, who has appeared and an vered that he has in his hands certain money's due you. You are therefore notified and warned that unless you appear and answer to the above action on or before the second day of January, A D) 1909 that the allegations of the plaintiffs' bill of particulars will be taken as true and judgmen rendered against you accordingly, in the sum of $14 70, and for costs. Clerk of the Court of Topeka First published N.v. 20th, '08 Straighten Your Hair DEAR FIRE — I have used only one bottle of your pomade and how I would not lay without it for it makes my hair soft and straight and may to comb and also starts a new growth. Miss. W. F. WALKER, Nt. I-Harriman, Tenn. 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When ordering send Montalor Express Money Order All orders obliged to pay your full price Adlers The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. Hartshorne, Bristol FORD HAIM HOMADIE made only in the cage by the above druggist i _ - ~ . ° St % we oF o . . = , PIE TF os . , laa mt ae . oral and Perkonal Mea Sarah B, Sanders, who bas sem vivitingin the city for several - mmzeks, left Wednesday for Omaha. SUixees Micnic Page, Perle Me- Mies! Beesie Hopkins, Mcsers Mich *Oniles. -H. Roundtree, and James ZK. Guz were among the Topekane Sidectc ttended the Inter-State Litera. orig at Owaba, Nebr. “Mix. Miles Woods, after spend. ‘ tt holidays visiting relatives Sehr eecate lar retarasd” taker an axe in Manhattan, "Wae, Progressive league will hold Fen Seeond Annual session in Tope. “a8 03 Monday, Jan. 11, at Guy's aul) An mmeresting program will "ye rendered. Chief among the num. ezre wi'l be an address by Judge J. «®, Licadly of Kavasa City, on The NW thorndmente’’; “The Reaulte af Emancipation,” by Judge Clik, -=a@ Lawrence; Lincoln, the Emin- esigeto: ” by Maj J. M. Brown, a d solos Gye Mise Cyrenia G, Smith «and Mrs J’reaton Talbert. Mes Zola Bell Suowery ot Paola, owas the guestof Mr and Mrs, Wil- -Sam Terner on the North Side. She -Baa «was sntertained by Miss Willa Murcivether at her home, 83 North tomy. Thursday niybt, * Wics.“Tnomas Wime entertained fruit thirty persons Wednesday szug ht ia honor of Mrs. Walter Ash- worth of St Paul, Mion., at the home et irc, M.&. Wims, 1118 North faexsoa atreet. The evening was sagestin pleye, games and music; all msgunded with toasts with Thomas Hints as toastmaster, after which a trinty cepast of sandwiches, ealmon ve'e2 wickles, coffee, assorted cream, ator and candies, was served. Be- Fore parting ull expressed the fact shat they had spent the evening as -ieesently as hoart could wish, “nfrs. ., C, Clark entertamed Mon Hay afternoun from two to six at a ‘musical, complimentary to Madame Beck ct Kausas City, Kansas and Mre Satton of Kansas City, Mo Poayrcea 2¢ follows: Paper on Club Work by Mra. C. G, Fishback; Pa per co Gigh Education by Mrs, Tay- tor Reed; instrumental soln, Miss Ivairy Lorte; instrumental solo, Mrs Marc Alter a bh ief discussion of tae sacers Madame Heck gave sev’ arst serdings A chree course lunch ewes served and the guests departed, afevizring Mra. Clark an ideal hosters. “The eervices at B Street Baptist sivsreh last Sunday were well atten: xd, Vesny the first Sunday in the new wyezt The Lord's supper was taken at se evening service The city miezen held its meeting with ue We extend it aa invitation to come agin The entertainmest on Satur- day svening wasa grand success The sseing circle will meet Thurs: cday with Mre Mack All members are res ucsted tu attend ‘Kies enexs Wood has resigned her qatition as teacher in the public schua.s of this city to accept a po sition inthe Kansas City, Kensas, sclexos, Miss Marguerite bos'er, eereak Topeka's prominent and in- tefisctual young ladiew, is to fill the FILINCY wae A, H girls sceived their ‘izlouds New Year's afternoon from thwetosicat the home of Mra (Pat Sones, 714 W. Fourth street. EGesnouse was beautifully decorated WEG erally, mistietoe, paline and cut *Sewess ard waa lighted by large red sendies, Tie cienu was ala mode. “Pomctnevae served by little x sses Sherr setta Rims and Lela Grabam. ’ tae TF G@ (YMheletren and Mestlea daughter have returned from New. berry, 8. OC, after an absence of two months, the enjoyed her visit very much and found some of the colored people progressing slowly, and the white man, as usual, “till acknowledging his supremacy. Mrs. M. R, Warfield, the wife of the Presiding Klder UM Echurch, has returned after a two month's visit to her eou and other relatives in Louiaville, Ky. Mies Claudine Jackson returned to Western University after spend. ing the holidays with her parents, Mrs, Willie Morrow of Karsas City spent the holidays with her sisters, Mrs RK LL Skearce and Mrs Henry Edmonds, She was accom panied by her nephews, Willie and Calvin Richards and Clifford Wil ‘kerson, | Mrs Annie Y oman, wife ot Ric: ard Moman. died on December 16.h, at Luther, Oela, The remains wore interred the following day. The funeral was preached Sunday, the zoth - Rev. J. M. Brown of Lawrence spent Monday in the city on business Mrs. Ben Hawkins and little son and daughter of Lawrence, went to Kansas City New Year's to attend the teachers’ receptiun and also Wil ‘iams and Walker's, She was the guest ot her brother, Mr fred Drew and also Miss Foster. ——————s Elisha Scott has just arrived fron avery successful trip to Craham County, where he has been working in the interest of the Knights and Ladies of Protection Que of the most elaborate of the Christmas dinners was that given by Mr. and Mrs. George Ellis at their home, 714 Western avenue, for the members of the family and rela- tives. The tabie looked most charm ing in its array of good things. The company included Mr, and Mrs Gratton Gregg. Mr. aud Mrs, Ben Hawkins and children, Mre, Susat panties, Miss Elizabeth Seals, Mears. Ben Bert and Bertie Elis of Lawrance. tee Mr. Will, Parka of Denver, Colo is in the city visiting his mother. Miss Mary Todd of Leavenworth visited her sister, Mrs. E I. Cald- well, a fow days lust week, Mrs. Carrie Ashworth entertained at her home on Lincoln street at an elaborate six course dinner Sunday, emmplimentary to Mrs. Martha Knowlin Hardin of Kaneas City, Mo Covers were laid for Mre Hardin, Mrs. Maud Payne of Albu- «qquerque, N, M., Mrs, George Oliver Miss Edith and wes Ella Witlia Messrs Charlie Coffee ant Joe sane All present declared Mrs, Ashworth and ideal hostess and are looking forward to another opportunity. The New Year's reception given by the Carnation Art club at the residence of Mrs, J.L. Williams, 1326 Qtincy street, was one of the most enjoyable social affairs of the holiday season The parlors and dining room were artistically adorn. edwith the club colora, pink and green ferns, ‘lowers and Christmas decorations, Music wis furnished by Mrs. Dora Alexander and was highly appreciated During the day fifty or more guests attended and each one departed wishing the club great success tor the new year, Mr Theodore Radford of La Junta, Solo, spent the holidays jn Topeka with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Radford He left here for s Fe a Oe ee ee eS a Te was mit by many cf his friends at the depot Miss Bessie Bailey gave a delight- ful New Year's dinner. Covers were toid forsix Mr. Roscoe Williams of Davenport, 1a,, was the guest of honor, a leaving everyone report- eda delightful time. Miss Anna McCombs, who has been visiting in Atchison and Oma: ha, bas returned home, Mr James Bailey, who was ex- pecting tospend Christmasand New Year's in Topeka with relatives and friends, spent the holidays in Cali- fornia. Mr. Wendall Green of Kausas City spent Thursday in the city en ronte to Wichita. Attorney C H. Calloway of Kan sas City, Mo was in the city last week on busine-s, Mrs. J. M. Wright and son re- turned Monday (nm Kansas City. Mr. Artkur Kimbrough left last Thursday for his home in Oklahoma City, Okla Mr. Simon McUoy of Kansas Ci y came up to attend the funeral of his siater. a ee. - BONNER SPRINGS, KANS Mr, Harrison, who was visiting here will spend New Year's Day in Atchison, visiting her brothor, be fore returning to Ok ahoma. ! Mesdames Ferguson, Hickman and Moore attended the funeral o the late Mrs Cox at Edwardsville | Mra, Hall visited Kansas City re cently. Mrs. Morgaa v.sited Kansas City last week, Mre. W, Johnson and mother at tenced the Williams and Walker play at Kapens City, Mo, Rey. King's daughter from Kan sas City, Mo. is visiting in the city | ‘The Christmes tree and the dril at the A, M, E. church were nice. The log cabin at the Baptist church was very unique. ‘the Christmas cantata, “Christ. masin Many Lands” at tne M. E, church, was called an intelligent effort by many. The Indians and Zinani women were among the best features. ‘Marion’s Dream” and the children in the “Crad'e Song’ ‘rom the primary room of tha public school were much praised. Mrs. Moore deserves praise for her efforts The processional and music were directed by Mrs Matthews and were much complimented on their aingiug and white robes Rev Jackson of Atchison visi ed in the city Wedueaday i Mits Ella Stanford came trom Topeka to spend the holidays at heme Little Hetbert Hall presented a Chrietmas tree to his teacher, Mrs MC Matthews The primary room was decorated with large drawings of santa Claus and each of the thirty five children received a bag of candy and nutsand beautitul souvenirs pos- als T e visitors ot thie room ere joyed the exercises and recalled four numbers Miss Johnson gave each of thirty bight children sacks of candy and nute In room number 2 BUILD UP A BUSINESS WANTED—To start 1000 bustling dving young Negro men and women into anew, profitable, independent business among tae wealthy white people of your home community. A new invention, no canvassing. 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