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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER A Spot in Kansas Where the Black Man Dwells as a King --- Everybody Owns a Good Slice of Land, and Whites and Blacks Live in Peace and Harmony. For the first time we visited Granam county, where a colony of colony of colored people settled in 1878 thirty or forty miles from any railroad. They located the town of Nicodemus, and for miles around they own the land. A more tertile or beautiful country no one would wish to see. It was a pleasure to sit and hear the old timers tell of their many trials and hardships; how they walked to Ellia to buy something to eat; a distance of forty miles, not a stick of wood to be found for considerable distance. Now they have lived to reap the benefit of the hardships. We were disappointed at the small number of young colored men engaged in taking the places of their fathers. So many have strayed away to the town and cities and have left the old rikes to struggle—the old pioneers are too old to do much farming whilst the land has increased in value. The soil is not tilled enough to pay in proportion to its value. The old men should now be retiring and the young men taking hold. A majority of the old white pioneers are moving to towns and cities and their children or homeseekers are working the farm. What is wanted around Nicodemus is new life, more people with a little money, plenty of brawn and muscle to work day and night-plant wheat, corn, alfalfa, potatoes This is becoming the garden spot of Kansas. We never saw as fine a prospect for wheat. It is a good corn county; plenty of corn in the cribs from last year. We saw a man who bought land five years ago for $12 per acre sold a few days ago for $32 per acre Land is getting higher and higher. Colored people talk of going to Canada; they can do better in Graham county than elsewhere. Good people, white people, clever, polite, friendly, will help you if you help yourself. There is no place for loafers, idlers or grafters; nothing but honest men can last in that county. We found scores of wealthy colored land owners with tenants, farms well stocked with cattle, hogs and horses. The fields of waving wheat and alfalfa appeared at a distance like the rolling waves of the Atlantic ocean. HILL CITY Our first stop was at Hill City, the county seat, which is growing steadily growing. Here you find three banks in a prosperous condition with lots of money. We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. E. E. Mullaney, cashier of the Farmers' and Merchants' bank and R. B. Garnett, assistant cashier. They were practically reared in that county, endured all the hardships and are well fixed financially. Everybody is their friend. The bank has a surplus of $30,000 deposit and over $40,000 on deposit; own TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 30, 1909. PRIDE OF KANSAS! the building with first class fixture; one of the latest banks in the country. It is a source of pleasure to talk with them about the hardships the old settlers endured to stay. They are strictly business, kind, polite and easy to approach. This bank was established in 1886, and withstood the hard times. The following are the officers; J. C. Sturtevant, president; W. H. Hill, vice president; E. E. Mullaney, cashier; R B. Garnett, assistant cashier. We met Mr. Frank Grecian, who is the leading real estate and loan agent; can sell land at reasonable rates and terms to suit; also farm loans. He says that he solicits the business of the colored people. We never met a gentleman who is doing more for the race in a community in all of our travels than the Hon W. L. Sayers attorney at law He is the leading counsellor of that county, a young man who worked his way up the ladder from the farm to school teaching, thence to county clerk in five years He attended the law department at Kansas University, Lawrence, is president of the telephone company of Hill City and director of the American State; also of one of the largest department stores of the town where he was general manager before he began the practice of law. He owns considerable valuable real estate and farms He has a wife and child He is a dignified lawyer, busy from morning till morning His practice is 95 per cent white and the wealthiest people of the county Where is there another one to equal him? He He was born in Nebraska thirty-seven years ago The colored people here have two churches, Baptist and A. M. E. Rev. J. W. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist church is serving his first year. Everybody loves him and his good wife who takes pride in the church work. He is the W. M. of the Masonic lodge recently set up by Grand Master Collins and named Johnson lodge. It is much needed and is doing fine. The members are all fine men. G. W. R. dford, born in Georgia, is a fine mechanic and has most all of the concrete sidewalks in the city; he has mastered three or four trades. Builds cement arches or any work in that line. He is making money and owns good property. M. E Hicks, who came in 1882, is a plasterer, and has all he can do. Owns good property and has done much for his race. We had the pleasure of stopping one night with him and one with Mr. Sayers. J. M. Hall, foreman on that division of the U. P. keeps up several miles of traok. He is one of the best trackmen on the system. He owns a good farm and has resided in the county since 1884. J. A. Lewis is one of the largest colored land owners in the county. He owns one section in a body on which he lives and leases to tenants. He also owns three hundred acres more within five miles of his home. Mr. Lewis came from near Richmond, Mo., first settling in Cloud county coming to Graham six years ago. A. C. Hickman, his sor. in. low owns a good quarter section and has it well stocked with cattle, hogs, mules, turkeys and chickens. His house is on the east bank of the Smoky overlooking the country for miles around. Both gentlemen get their mail at Hill City. J.C.B.Lewis' postoffice is Bogue. He owns three 80-acre tracts close together, and has been justice of the peace in Nicodemus township over 21 years. He owns plenty of horses, cattle and hogs, and resides on the land he homesteaded more than 30 years ago. He says too many colored people are feeling away their time in cities, that if they would settle in Graham county they would soon become rich. William Kirtly is a prosperous widower with 360 acres of good land, and we don't think he would object to having a help-mate. S. Lilly is a substantial farmer and owns a fine quarter section. J. P. Bates, an active former, has 200 acres well stocked with hogs and cattle. George Moore owns a 160 acres and is erecting a nice house P. H. Thomas owns 240 acres of splendid land. Mos. all of the land mentioned is around Nicodemus. Sunday we drove from Hill City to Nicodemus and had a good view of the country for fourteen miles, then six miles to Bogue. Here we attended the services at Rev. Runey's church where a large congregation was in attendance He is just completing PETER H. HON, G. M NEARS. a five church built of native stone and it resembles Georgia granite. At the request of the pastor we utilized several minutes talking to his congregation. Rev. Ramcy's wife is organist and the choir is one of the best in the state. Rev. H. S. Henrie, pastor of the A. M. E. church in a successful merchant of the town. He is one of the first settlers of Nicodemus and has withered the town rise and fall. There is no railroad which makes it hard for the town to get a foot-hold. He may a road has been surveyed and if it comes the town will boom. He wants to complete the work on his church as soon as possible. He has a fair congregation but not enough to support a pastor. The postmaster, G. M. Seats is a good business man and owns several acres of good farm land. We dined with Dr. Stewart and his newly wedded wife. She is beautiful, accomplished and a magnificent housekeeper. They are very happy and the Dr enjoys a good practice. He has only been in the town three years and owns 80 acres of land, and will soon erect a bungaloo of native stone. He graduated from a school of medicine at Boston, Mass., in '04 His wife was Miss Mildred Jones of Oakley, who o parents are wealthy farmers. She taught school for some time in a French settlement E. Davis, who married Miss Da. vis of Topeka, owns 160 acres of farm land and is doing well. We visited the farm of the late G. W. Jones, who was one of the leading men of that county. His wife, son, and his daughter, Mrs. Pearl Groves, wife of Charles Groves, manage the farm. They have 240 acres overlooking the Solomon river and a nice house built of native stone quarried on the farm, forty acres of which joins Hill City and 100 acres in Wallace county. They have an ideal farm whre one can made money and enjoy the company of little Miss Courtney Jones Groves, who is almost two years old, bright as a dollar and the idol of the community. She is the picture of her father and just as mischievous. It is the garden spot of Kansas and these who want to work and be happy should go to Graham county. OUT IN KANSAS We took a trip on the U. P. System last week circulating among our subscribers. Our first stop was at Manhattan, the home of the Agricultural college, and we were surprised to find that only six colored students are attending this great school. We asked as to the cause and was told that they could not get places to board, that many have returned to their homes without ever entering school on this account. We need a thousand young educated farmers in Kansas, and Manhattan is the only place that gives a thorough knowledge of expert farming. A majority of the colored people of this town remain in the same rut don't move up, but a little backward. The K.of P. local lodge has erected a hall and store building which was done by two men while the others stood around saying it could not be done. A large house to accommodate students would pay. The members of Mount Zion Baptist church has increased the length of their little church, which shows the right kind of progress. Rev. White of Topeka preaches two two Sundays out of each month. JUNCTION CITY. We found several colored people improving and building large and small houses, neat five and six room cottages. So many of our people think it a crime to live in more than two or three rooms. Mrs. Ballew owns a fine five room cottage. Isaac Perkins is completing an eight room two-story house. Mrs. M'Allister, who has lived in the city for 37 years owns valuable property and has been a widow for years. G B. C. Jones is building an eight room house at Fourteenth and Callahan. Bert Kimbrough and wife own two nice houses from which they receive good rent. Rev. F. L George, of the African Methodist Episcopal church has made considerable improvements on the church and the people like him. W. H. Hopkins conducts a nice rooming house, barbershop and pool hall. Mrs. Turner and daughter are conducting a first-class restaurant and lunch counter. The colored people of this NUMBER 18 place a removing upward and doing nicely. A.F. FT. RILEY. This post is five miles east of Junction, and street cars make the trip every 30 minutes. Here a troop of the fighting Tenth cavalry is located here. They do no guard duty, just take care of horses for the school. We think this is wrong and the government is imposing when they assign such excellent soldiers to this class of work. The men loose considerable training, and besides it is more of a menial than a soldier's job. We met Corporal Gus Smith, of Atlanta, Ga. He is one of the finest troopers in the army. AT AHILENE. Not many colored people here, but all are busy at work-not a single loafer among them. J. B. Lewis, the barber and Curtis, the hotel man, look after the interest of the colored brother. Both own property and are moving up the Mr. Curtis is deputy Imperial Potentate of the Mystic Shrine for Kansas. AT SALINA. Most of the colored people own their homes, and several good ones. Ed. Hudson has the real estate fever and owns three or four good houses and a store building where he conducts a grocery. W. W. Shobe has turned his store over to his wife, and is engaged in buying and building houses. N. E. Wyley owns a transfer team as large as Jumbo. Miss Lillian Hunt has passed the civil service and will enter the Indian service. She is strictly business and will succeed. B. F. Meckling, the cook is buying propery. This is a good town for a clothes cleaning establishment and a colored physician. A. D. Hines, grand treasurer of the Masonic Grand Lodge is making money and stands high with everybody. AT ELLSWORTH Here we found about the same people—no new faces. Most all of them own homes. i. W. Brown owns a livery barn, pool hall, barbershop and good residence property. His son conducts the pool hall. William Gaston has bought land close to the city and is conducting a chicken ranch. A good business. Ed. II Williams is quite industrious and owns a nice little cottage. Mrs Sallie Coxton will visit Kan. nam City noon. Lottie Kimbrough and Florence Bluford will graduate from the 8th grade of Nicont school, Miss W. Johnson teacher. Many are saying that Mrs. M. Matthews has had a very successful year as teacher from 1st to the 4th grades, and has not used corporal punishment. Mrs. Julia Gehring visited her mother last week There was a sacred concert at M E church Sunday night. Rev Thomas preached his first sermon as pastor of the Baptist church, Sunday night. Mr Taylor made a short trip to Kansas City this week. WICHITA, KANS. Miss Gertrude Dows has been visiting in the city, the guet of Mrs A Elder. The ladies of the G L A club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs S W Fleming. Following the routine of business an elegant luncheon was served. Nathan Copeland has returned from a trip to Fort Scott A A Green, of Baltimore, md., was a visitor in the city, last week. The members of the W T Vernon club held their meeting on Thursday afternoon at the home of N Brown. J Harle, who has been in the city for several weeks, left on Friday, for Los Angeles. Joseph Mosely of coleyville is in the city. The St Paul Literary society held their meeting on Tuesday evening at the A: church. An excellent program was rendered and a good crowd was in attendance. ATCHISON. KAN. Rev. E R Vaughn, of Western University, will assist Rev Biggers with his rally Sunday. Miss Ethyl Jackson is visiting with friends in St Joseph. In honor of Mrs Lydia Moss, of Davenport, Ia., Mrs Ella Taylor enttaided Thursday about twenty invited guests with a card party. Mrs J D Colbert and Miss Lullian Cunningham were awarded prizes, which were given to the guests of honor. A dainty repast was then served. The cottage of Chas. Porter and wife, on 10th street, was destroyed by fire last week, only a few things being saved. Their many friends sympathize with them. Rev D W Majors left Saturday for Oskaloosa, delivering two able sermons there Sunday and returning home Monday evening. CG Alexander, wife and daughter Francis Camille will spend the summer with the mother of Mrs Alexander, Mrs M E Glower. The Swastika girls certainly acquitted themselves with honor when they were the hostesses at K. T Hall, on Wednesday, complimentary to Mrs Lydia Moss of Davenport Iowa. For this occasion the hall was beautifully decorated in club colors, pink and green. Mind E Glovet and Etty Beign, two charming young Misses, received on the first floor, while the club girls awaited the guests on the second. In the opinion of the guests the time too quickly, but joyfully, passed, in whist, good music and dancing. Light refreshments, consisting of pink and green cream and pink and green cake were served by the hostesses. Members of the club are Misses Ethyl Penn, Vurgie StClair, Stella Roy, Minnie Binggs, Lillian and Goldie Cunningham, Emma Matthews and Camille Wilson Mrs. Ly in Moss left for home on Sunday after a two weeks' visit with Pere Garnett and wife, who, with A Mosely, accompanied her as far as St Joseph Mrs. Hannah Kettond is very sick at her home on Mound street. The schools were closed Friday so the teachers could attend the Association in Kansas City. All were there. Mrs Perie Allen visited St Jou and Levenworth last week. The church Carnival at the A M E church last week was a success. The programs each night were good and many attended, the sum of $017. being cleared. The Carnation Art club was entertained on Tuesday afternoon by Mesdames Wm Barnes and James Brown, at the home of Mrs Barnes. The Sewing circle met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Florence Lett, on L. street. After business a short program was rendered and refresh. Penman & Wilson, the popular hotel ladies are located at 431 Kansas Ave., and serving the dest meal in the city for 20c-Sunday dinner 25c. Neatly FURNISHED ROOMS. Straighten Your Hair Dear Sire — I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. Mrs. W. E. WALKER, St. J. Hazziman, Tenn. 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Immediately after the wedding the option was given at the home of the bride's parents. MANHATTAN, KANS Miss Lucerne Owen has returned home after a few visits here Mi Lester Cord has come to take up stenography at Manhattan Agricultural College A WOMAN'S PRIDE IS HER COMPLEXION This can easily be prepared by the use of DANLETT FACE CREAM the great berry maker. Danlett Face Cream is different from all other skin preparations and the one who once tries it is sure to use no other. Danlett Face Cream is perfectly humble and agrees with every skin. Child's 'Woman's and Man's. It cleanses the skin thoroughly and makes it feel alive and glowing. It prevents wrinkles which result from dryness of the skin. Never before has such a long felt want and needed preparation, been known as Danlett Face Cream. Everyone that care for a beautiful and smooth complexion should not be without it. In connection with Danlett Face Cream use Danlett Soap. Price of the two 50 cents. In order to quickly introduce these preparations, we will send them both to any address postage paid for 40 cts., stamps or coin. Agents wanted. Address. H. W. BOLDEN, State Agt. 139 Johnson St. Sedalia, Mo. Get in the Contest. The contest stands open for those who are ambitious to capture the prizes. Let us see who will be the successful lady. It takes push and constant work to win. See your white and colored business men. Let no one escape. This paper is for the people, white as well as colored. Don't be backward in soliciting white people. Show them that you mean business and they will subscribe for a paper published by colored people for colored people as well as whites. We take their papers Ask them to take ours. Send in you name if you wish to enter the contest. It costs nothing but a little work. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas, and county of Shawnee. Mrs E. R Compton, Plaintiff. Charles Terry, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, 83 The State of Kansas To Charles Terry Greeting. You are hereby notified and warned that the said above named plaintiff, Mrs E R. C empton, has commenced her action in the above named court asking for judgment in the sum of $1550 on an open ac count for board and for her costs. You are further notified that garnishment sum nons have been issued to the A. T. and S F Ry. company and they have answered $ 15 50 due. Now, therefore if you fail to appear and answer to the allegations of the plaintiff's bill of particulars on or before the 27th day of April, A D 1909, at 9 o'clock a.m. all the allegations and averments there of will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, for said plaintiff and against you in the sum of $15 50 and for her costs and said money so in the hands of said garnishoe as aforesaid will be ordered paid into court. ARTHUR J BOLINGER, Attorney for Plaintiff. R M. LF3 Clerk of the Court of Topeka. First published March 12th, 'og. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN Through Train Service Between Topeka and Lott Scott, Pittsburgh. Cuthage, Webb City and Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a. m. F. E. NIPPS, Hole Agent. PHONE 71 "The Oldridge" SEWING MACHINE. ROLLER BLAIRING. HIGH GRADE. Automatic Lift. Save Money by buying this reliable, honest, high grade sewing machine. STRONGEST GUARANTIE National Sewing Machine Co. Belvidore, IL. He Who Earns A small salary and saves part of that is better off than he who earns a larger salary and spends all of it. Open an account with us—any amount--then keep it going a little at a time if you must, much at a time if can. You will like it. It is business. Call and see us about it. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. (Opposite P. O.) KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. of Condition at Close of Business February DIRECTORS. L. President. A.C. FASENMYER, Vice President. Student, K. L. BROWNE, 3d Vice Pres. C. L. BROKA HOP, ACE Cahier, J. V. ANDREWS, J. R. CHAPMA NER, SCOTT HOPKIN4. W.T. MAUNDER. E.S.MCA Statement of Condition at Close of Business February 5, 1909. P. W. GOEBL. L. President. A. C. FASENMYER, Vice President. J. A. HIRST, 24 Vice President. K. L. BROWNE, 3d Vice Pres. C. L. BROKAW, Cashler. G. J. BISHOP, Asst Cashier. J. V. ANDREWS. J. R. CHAPMAN. J. C. FALCONER, SCOTT HOPKIN4. W.T. MAUNDER. E.S. McANANY. OUR POLICY AND RESULTS. arted in 1997 with a distinct, and then new and peculiar p loans to any officer or director, no overdrafts to any ofi or director accepted as security for a loan. All loans to be approved in writing by a discount comm three directors. All officers and clerks bonded by a corporate surety bond. Instant carrying out of these policies, coupled with rice and as liberal accommodations as are consistent wi describe our gratifying growth and success. history dates from its organization as a State Bank, com 1997. It continued to grow steadily and reorganized a N capital on July 1, 1902, with deposits at that time of $66 february 5, the date of this statement, and each year since The bank started in 1897 with a distinct, and then new and peculiar policy, namely: FIRST: No loans to any officer or director, no overdrafts to any officer or director and no officer or director accepted as security for a loan. SECOND: All loans to be approved in writing by a discount committee, consisting of at least three directors. THIRD: All officers and clerks boarded by a corporate surety bond. To the consistent carrying out of these policies, coupled with prompt and efficient service and as liberal accommodations as are consistent with good banking we ascribe our gratifying growth and success. The Bank's history dates from its organization as a State Bank, commencing business May 1, 1897. It continued to grow steadily and reorganized a National Bank with $200,000.00 capital on July 1, 1902, with deposits at that time of $605,382.79. The deposits on February 5, the date of this statement, and each year since that time, are as follows: 1901 • $670,432.55 1904 • 1,440,947.16 1905 • 1,451,526.70 1906 • $2,547,449.82 1907 • 3,266,238.66 1908 • 3,765,591.26 1909 • $7,900,611.41. EASTREET. GEO. tonestreet and Hamilto Undertakers and Embalmers FRED M. STONESTREET. The Stones Undert The Stonestreet and Hamilton Co. Undertakers and Embalmers. DO YOU CAN The Knight Fraternal WILL ISSUE YOU PO PAYING PARTIAL BENEFITS, IN CASE No home loving man of THE KNIGHTS are rized by the laws of the of Insurance of Kansas Company. LIBERAL A Our Motto John M. Wright, Nt'l President Topeka Industry WHAT WE DO CARRY LIFE INSURANCE DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? The Knight and Ladies of the Orient, WILL ISSUE YOU POLICIES FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN, PAYING PARTIAL-LIFE, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH BENEFITS, IN CASE OF DEATH No home loving man can afford to be without LIFE INSURANCE THE KNIGHTS and LADIES of the ORIENT is duly authorized by the laws of the state of Kansas, and is under the Sup't. of Insurance of Kansas. Its officers are bonded in a reliable Su ety Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F. information Address:- National Headquarters. 501 Kansas Ave., Topeka, Kansas Our Motto, "Prompt Payment of Claims." John M. Wright. Pearl McNeal. Nt'l President. Secretary Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute WHAT WE DO WE DO WELL State Industrial, Agricultural, Normal, Normal, Preparatory, Music Elocution and Military. New Buildings, Modern Equipment Special Trained Teachers, High Moral Tone, Strict Discipline Home Training for Girls. Every Student Learns a Trade. Wm. R. Carter, Prine DRAWER Wm. R. Carter, Principal. M. W. Freeman, Asst. Principal. DRAWER M. TOPEAA. KANSAS. Both Phonics 52. DEPARTMENTS: ADVANTAGES: OF Business February 5, 1909. ACTORS. ENMYER, Vice President. J. A. HIRST, and Vice Pres. C. L. BROKAW, Cashler, ANDREWS. J. R. CHAPMAN, J. C. W.T. MAUNDER. E.S. McANANY. and then new and peculiar policy, namely: for, no overdrafts to any officer or director security for a loan. writing by a discount committee, consist by a corporate surety bond. of these policies, coupled with prompt and aditions as are consistent with with good and success. ization as a State Bank, commencing busi- fability and reorganised a National Bank deposits at that time of $605,382.79. The statement, and each year since that time. --- and Hamilton Co. and Embalmers. We carry one of the Finest Lines of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in Attendance 7TH & QRIXON SAS. LIFE INSURANCE? ladies of the Orient, GEO. W. HAMILTON TOPEKA, KAN. --- than of it. so it be if K, 09. BT, ly; tor ud od usl- nk The me. 0. AN. CE ? ent, REN. A Handsome Piano Absolutely Free of Charge HOW IT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED Now is your time to get a $300 Piano, geunine Diamond Ring, Ladies Gold Watch or Sewing Machin FREE. The most popular lady receiving the highest number of votes gets the Piano, second Diamond Ring, third ladies' Gold Watch, fourth a Sewing Machine. The contest is now open, those wishing to enter will please send their names which will be published. The one sending in the most money from new or old subscribers will get first prize and so on down to fourth prize. We have over $2,500 standing out and each candidate will be furnished a list from which to collect. The contest is on the basis of one cont a vote. Fifty cents counts 50 votes; $1 one hvndred votes; $1.50 one hundred and fifty votes. All this cost is a little work in securing subscribers and collecting past due subscriptions. Now is the time for a few churches to enter some lady in this contest and get a Piano for the church free. Send in your names, ask for a list of subscribers. It cost nothing. Please give reference, Address, THE PLAINDEALER, Todeka, Kas. It Costs Nothing, Just a LITTLE TIME Get in the Contest Now e TheTopeka Plaindealer. rn ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. et seem NICK CHILES! + «© + » Eadltof SSUBSCRIPTION RATES:: UDE FORT DY CALE c..secsecsnrsmecseronecersnsssncervesser 1 OG BS Month by Mall ...resssrscerscrsrerersnressenereree GE, 00 Taree monthe by MALL... scese a cevesesssseerscene ree @atered at the Postotice at Topeks as Second claeed Mall Matter SS FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1909, We GLapLy welcome Dr. M. O. Ricketts, of St. Joseph, Grand Master of A. F. & A. M., to the editorial arena. We need such men who are fearless and filled with the moral courage to stand up and combat for the right. Heretofore the National Protest has drifted about tike a bewil- dered ship, and now that the quill has been passed to Dr. Ricketts we look for much goad tu be accomplished by the paper. He is a forceful writer and a man of strong personal charac- ter and will make many sub- stantial friends fur the Protest. Now Bro. Ricketts, your little cralt wil! dash against many breakers Don't go out with the tide or you may never return. Where We Stand. *‘ Last week's issue of Tre TornKa PLAINDEALtR has found in Mayor Crittenden of Kansas City, such tranoceudental vistues as to entitle bim to space on the front page of thie great champion of the Negro tace for accut and writesup. When we Missourians recall the fact that in the last municipal campaign in Kanaas City this same Crittenden was elected on his self made plat- form, that no Negro should be per- mi.ted to hold, ia the public service, any position which a white man would have, and when we recall that in the last state campaign his fight againet the Negro was ro bitter and so vituperative, so filled with the venom of hate at to drive even the old mossback Dem crata away trom the support of his canudidite. tor governor; when we recall the fact that his slogan tn thatcampaign was ‘disfranchisement, jim crow cars and Negro suppreasion,' wo cannot supprees our surprise that the self- etyled champion of the race, Ti: Peainprarin, should put torward this man wheee fecli g toward us as a people wonld put to shame either TWinan or Vardanian, as a paragon ofall thatas excellent as mayor of Kansas City. When this same Crit- tenden said plainly in his iaaugural address that a Jarge class of law- ablding, tuxpaying citizens should be debarred from the public service for no other reason than the accident of birth, bv clearly showed the cs- timation in which he huldeus One ofthe arguments used in trying to prove the Negro should be disfrany chised was that he was purchasable and cheap, How about tha, Nick? “We presume that ve are to ox pect Tor PLaInpDEAaLes to next favor na with a tafly spread over Thomas Dixon, Jr,, aod his greatness, ‘The Clansman js heldirg the boards out thie way, and Nick's optimism is so great that we will not be surprised tohavehim tell us how we are biessed by such pla s as that and The Traitor, As tothe venality ot a few cheap Negrocs anda few cheap Negro newspapers, Crittenden is right and has proven his contention, but as tothe rank and file of both he is fundamentally and eternally wrong.""—The National Protest. Bro Ricketts should not jump at conclusions until he has studied well all sides of the ques- ia ae tn I al ed changed his mind and became a leader of these same people and afterward became Paul. Now we are reliably informed that Crittenden's tirades against the Negro are growing fewer and that he is willing to council and talk with, respectable colored men at any time. Crittenden is mayor of that great city and if he makes a move to build up the white man, the same motion will advance the colored brother to whatever extent he has contributed to his own welfare and the future growth of the city. | Mayor Crittenden has clensed Kansas City politics and he de- serves credit. Heretofore Ne- gro dives where young girls were debauched and ruined flourished without being molested simply because the proprictors were political botses and nad a ‘“spull."’ These places were hot- beds of crime and vice, and the fact that the men conducting them were put forward as politi- cal leaders by low office-seeking white men, set the race back twenty-five yeats in Kansas City. Mayor Crittenden has also shut out the white thugs that ruled certain wards for years, He put Jack Galligar in ‘jail and drove Bill Adler out of the city. Mayor Crittendea de- serves the highest praise for this noble act, and now that he has things cleaned up, let the re- spectable element of the race push forward and convince Crit- tenden and all other white men that they have been grossly mis- represented. Now, Bro. Ricketts let us prod our race alcng so they will not be compelled to beg Crittenden nor any other man for jobs and recognition, but let their pro- }eress and financial standing de- mand it. Wealth knows no color nor has a cultured brain a fit place to dwell in the head of useless body. Yes, old Tillman is coming to think different cf the colored man. He wanted to meet Booker |Washington the other day and talk over the race question, Mr, Washington did not pay any attention as he is not particular Jabout meeting old Ben, but if he calls Mr. Washington will treat him like a gentleman would any inferior object. We are fully aware that Crit- tenden, like all Missouri back- woodsmen is 3 strong behever in Jim Crow and aside from at- tributing it to his ignorance we have and now condemn him in the strongest terms. 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Mics Isabel Carrol has come to take up stenography at Mauhattan Agricultural College INELLEY Ob FLOUR : | TT Ketley’s Best BE ST Beat all the Rest THIGH PATENT Kelley Milling Go,. K. C., U.S.A. THEALBANY HOTEL EX ELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. Only Fiset-clasa Hotel Catering to Colored People in the City, SALT WATER BAT II Heats deg Dae Wl, 1<00, ayo! crsten hy | the week, Stanford W. King & Wife, ww Proprietors @ |e Aristos Flour (2 be rf oo You Have Tricd Them all, Now Try a y gay K AR See {if not cme ay uvery #20 varanteed, and if n Gap mee tt dae oa cae CO ou have none ake. Bey & Southwestern Milling Co. Ben TeRkEY WHEAT FLOBR KANSAS CITY, KAS, Miss Amicholas Chiles has for sale a number ofthe Magic Shampco Hair Driers, which are advertised elsewhere in this paper. It is tne best article in the comb line that hasever come to our mtica, Jt dues dyuble servica—a comb and curling tron all in one. They are made fr m the best material, highly finished and will last a life time. she has them on exhibition at ‘Jur PLAINDFALFR office. Ladies, call ind examine them. Parties out of town desiring combs will please a-nd ten cent extra for postage. Nome Phi Wert re, Bell hone guns H. E. Dengel, Druggist We have ona of the finest and best sovke of Druga, Toilet}Articles, etc., to be found unywhere, We make aspecisity of compounding PRESRCIPTIONS, | TUM AND VIRGINIA AVENUB, KANSAS CITY, — KANSAS. SY | , Mrs. A. C. M’Clelland, Snampooing and Massaging, Braige for Sale or wade to Order, Hair Drevsing and Straightening A Specialty. Call at 226 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Fran Macedonia tabernacle is progressing nicely. Excelsior club met at Mrs. I. C. Lyman's Friday evening. Mrs. Frances Hayes of 4c8 Fillmore street is ill at this writing. Miss Estella Slaughter is ill at her home, Fourteenth and Van Buren The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cherry was buried from Brown's chapel Sunday. The Washam hotel is still doing business at the same place. Rooms by day or week. Meals, 15 cents, 116 East Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wims are the proud parents of a baby boy. Mr. James White, law student at Washburn college, who was called to Sedalia, Mo., last week on account of the death of his brother, returned yesterday to resume his studies. Mr. Henry Davis of Kansas City, Mo., a brother of Rev. P. D. Davis, was in the city a few days last week, visiting his brother, whom he had not seen for four years. He returned home Wednesday. Mrs. D. Wadlington entertained for Dr. and Mrs. Lett of Lawrence. Quite a few people were present and all had quite an enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lett of Atchison attended the graduating exercises at Washburn this week. Misses Bertha Perry and Marie Bates of Lawrence attended the graduating exercises at Washburn. Sergeant Benjamin Arms was seriously injured about a week ago, by falling from a wagon and being run over. His injuries are confined to one arm and shoulder. Rev. Davis held his third quarterly meeting Sunday. All reports showed an increase this quarter. The finance for the day from all sources was $4625. All departments in Brown's chapel are moving along nicely. The total amount for this quarter was about $250. The Twelve Star club met with Mrs. Robert Ida M. Jordan last Thursday evening. Visitors were Rev. W. H. Housely, Mesdames K. Bell, L. Lyman, Ella Brown. After the routine of business a dainty repast was served. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Jordan April 30th, when election of officers will be held. Rev. Lobert Cox of Salina is a representative of THE PLAINDEALER and is authorized to collect. He has charge of the Baptist churches in Abilene and Manhattan and is moderator of the Smoky Hill River Baptist association. We visited Fort Riley last week and found Mrs. M. D Jones, formerly of this city, doing nicely. The people of Junction City like her very much, and she is doing much in assisting them in their entertainments and concerts. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH The pastor is still in the East looking after some matters for the Foreign Mission board. Next Sunday at 11 a.m., covenant meeting and the Lord's supper. At 8 p.m., sacred concert by the choir. Deacon Bradshaw will deliver an address on "Church Organizations." Mrs Essie Clark will sing. The general public is cordially invited to be present. We are doing business for our association through THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. I hope that all the churches in our district will send their full pro rata of 20 cents per member to our district board meeting at Paxico, May 11-14 The home of Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson, 321 Third street, was the scene of a pretty wedding Thursday evening, when their daughter Ella, was united in marriage to Mr. Eugene Gough of Topeka, Miss Ora Gordan sang a beautiful solo, followed by the wedding march played by Miss Josie Haines. The bride was attended by Miss Lena Hawkins as bridesmaid, with Mrs. Dennis Ray of Topeka as matron of honor. Mr. Thurston of Lawrence was best man for Mr Gough. The ceremony was performed by Rev W. P. Banks. The house was beautiful decorated for the occasion. There were about seventy five guests in attendance. Many beautiful and useful presents were received —Sali na Journal. Mis. Gough has visited in Topeka several different times, and has a wide acquaintance here. She was reared in Salina and is very popular in social circles Both young people are from highly respected families. They will be at home to their friends at 422 E First street this city FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH. Several members of the Phi Beta Phi spent Friday evening at the home of Mrs Barber, north of town. The Willing Workers held their meeting with Mrs Julia Kelley on Jackson street. The sewing circle met this week with Mrs Penny Mason. Rev P D Skinner occupied the pulpit Sunday morning, preaching a splendid sermon from the text, "Thou art God alone" Rev William Walker of St Joseph delivered the evening sermon At a regular called meeting of the Third Baptist church on Friday, April 23rd, an unanimous call was extended to Rev. W. F. Franklin, D D, of St. Augustine, Fla., to the pastoral charge of the above named church. Rev Franklin is highly recommended as a financier and church builder, and the church is to be congratulated upon securing the services of the able divine. Mrs. John Williams, 1326 Quincy street, entertained the Carnation Art club Saturday Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Park Weddington Saturday, May 1st. The Golden Rod club met Monday evening, April 26th with Miss M. Benning. Mesdames J. Hardiman and Mrs. Jeff. Madison of Bartlesville, Okla. were visitors. After the general routine of business the club adjourned to meet with Miss Effie Burge. Mrs. Jefferson Madison of Bartlesville' Okla., is the guest of Mr. S P. Hawkins and family. Mrs. Unthank and daughter, Louise, Kansas City, Mo., attended the exercises at Washburn, their brother and uncle, Dr. Clark, being one of the graduates. While here they were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Taylor. The Oriental Art club met with Mrs. Lloyd Davis on Filmore street. A delightful afternoon was spent in needlework, after which a short program was rendered. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Boone, on Lincoln street April 6, Mrs. Graham will entertain Mr. and Mrs. F G. Turner and Mr. Simon Harlan left Monday for Leavenworth, after visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs O. A, Taylor and Miss Bertha Harlan. Chaplain Aladdin was the was the guest of Dr O. A Taylor over Sunday; while here he lectured at the Y. M. C. A. The graduating exercises of Washburn college took place Wednesday morning at ten o'clock at the college. There are two colored graduates from the medical department, Messrs. Clark of Washington, D. C and Lett of Atchison Mr. and Mrs. J. M Wright, Lawyer Jamison and son, Dr. and Mrs Taylor, Miss Pearl McNeal attended the oratorio in Kansas City last week The teachers' convention was well represented by the teachers of Topeka. While there, many attend'e the oratorio We received a report that Mrs Mayme Johns, formerly of this city, and Mr. Shane were quietly married about three weeks ago in Omaha, Nebraska. The St. John sewing circle was postponed this week on account of the death of one of its old members, Mrs. Nancy Carr. The circle, however, will meet next week with Mrs John Barker, Fifteenth and Adams Mr. Ernest Chiun of Wakarusa was in the city one day on business While here he made the office an agreeable call. Mrs. Nancy Carr, aged 32 years, died Monday afternoon at her residence, 1030 Grand avenue. The funeral took place from Lane Chapel Wednesday and remains were interred in Topeka cemetery. Mr. Martin of Oskaloosa spent a few days in our city last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Jackson his daughter, Miss Alpha Martin. The Rose of Sharon club met with Mrs. Bush on Van Buren street last week. A two course lunch was served. The B Street Baptist church is progreasing nicely. The church has new gas lights and pulpit carpet. Rev. Mendenhall was in Buxton. Ia. last week on business. The clubs of the church are working nicely. Mrs. Lola Davis of St. Joseph, Mo mother of Mrs. P. D. Davis, and Mrs Ada Wakefield and baby of Troy, visited Rev Davis and wife last week We are glad to note the fact that Wendell E Green, of the E. S. Lee pharmacy passed the examination before the Missouri state board in Kansas City last month. He is the second colored man to pass this board and says that it is not prejudice that causes so many failures, the boys just haven't the ability. Now young colored men, sper up, don't lay too many of your failures to the white man. We know a great many of them hinder and stand in the way of your progress. Push them aside by showing superior knowledge. There are plenty of opportunities for the young Negro if he would only wake up and catch on. Fred Smith, a member of the 23rd Regiment band, after a short illness, died this morning at his home on Emmett sereet. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the residence Roy Brown has a broken arm, the result of a policeman's club Making Good! We can say that no hotel in the country can boast of a finer chef than the Bertlett house Bert Kimbrough of Junction City is a young man who knows his business; he is also steward and does most of the buying for his department. He was born in Springfield, Mo, thirty five years ago, has cooked for some of the best hotels in the country. He wife, a fine pastry cook, a sister him. They draw good wages and are so THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S LIBRARY cummaulting both property and money They own two good houses all modern located in the best portion of the city, for which they receive good rent. They also have other property Thirteen yearold son prints the bill of fare each meal and assists in the office. He is quick and full of business and is sure to make his mark in the world He is through with school. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Preparation for commencement exercises as well under way, and the hills and dales have begun ringing with lights of oratory, which shows the usual determination to capture the annual prize. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, presiding elder of the Colorado Springs district visited the institution this week. He found the work in a very thriving condition. Several of the students were in attendance at the oratorio, "Mary Magdalene" on Thursday night in company with some of the teachers The classes in the science department are making practical experiments in their daily recitations which are all very interesting The work of the department has been raised to a high standard by Prof. J E Patterson P R Hogan and daughter of Parsons, Kaneap, en route home from South Dakota, visited Miss Corinne Hogan this week. The young men of the athletic association are preparing for the first annual field meet to be held at the university next month. They contemplate bringing some of the fastest track men in the state to this event with a view of arousing interest in this particular line of athletics. Something novel is said to be in store. The state board of trustees held their spring meeting at the university last week. All were present with the exception of Rev J. R. Ransom, who was called to Parsons to the bedside of his aged mother. Dr W. T. Vernon made a flying trip from Washington, D.C., to be present at the trustees' meeting. He left his usual words of advice to the student body, which were highly appreciated by all. Bishop Grant and Dr. Vernon left Saturday night for Washington. They were met in St. Louis, Mo. by Rev. Ransom, en route to the most ing of the financial board of the A. M. E church. The board of trustees was served an elegant six course dinner last week by the advanced young ladies of the cooking department The young men of the advanced class of the tailoring department are busy making their last suits and trousers and putting the finishing touches on their knowledge of the sartorial art The university band will give a concert at Independence, Mo., shortly for the purpose of interesting people of that town toward organizing a ladies' band. Such an organization would be quite unique The concert band presented a surprisingly good program in the auditorium last Friday evening to teachers and students. Difficult numbers from the high grade operas were rendered with skill and beauty. Prof. Wade Hammond, bandmaster, is developing commencement music of the highest grade concert band work. The teachers and students will accompany Prof Jackson and the chorus next Friday evening to attend the great oratorio, "Mary Magdalen" to be given at Central High school, Kansas City, Mo, when Miss Iuex Clough of Boston, Mrs Constantine Brown of Baltimore, Mr. George Holt of Des Moines, Mr H J Burleigh of New York, accompanied by Mr. Carl Diton of Philadelphia will render one of the greatest programs ever attempted in the West. M'Intosh Colored Normal Will Be Held in Eufaula in June.—Prof. C. C. Buttram Will Conduct It. The Second Annual Session of McIntosh Normal Institute for colored teachers will be in session at Eufaula, Oklahoma, from June 1 to 25, 1909. Instruction. Instruction will be given in all branches covering first, second and third grade certificate work Object of the Normal. It is our aim to assist teachers in preparing themselves for positions in the public schools of Oklahoma, by a brief, complete and systematic review of all subjects to be taught in said schools, that they may pass the required examinations and secure certificates. Branches. The curriculum will cover the following branches for first grade certificates: Orthography, reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar, composition, geography, History, book-keeping, physiology and biology, domestic science, history of Oklahoma the theory and practice of training, civil government, including the constitution of Oklahoma, elements of agriculture, elements of natural philosophy, drawing and public school must. Second grade will include all the first grade subjects except book-keeping and the elements of natural philosophy. Third grade will cover all of the second grade branches except civil government and agriculture. Expenses. Registration fee, $300 certificate fee, $200. Board in quiet, respectable private homes will not exceed $300 per week. Large Attendance Anticipated. The Institute Conductor and the County Superintendent are in receipt of many letters from prominent teachers in several different states and Washington. D. C., who desire to be in attendance at the Eufaula County Normal. Lectures. At least two lectures will be delivered by noted education during the session. Examinations. The examination for certificates will be conducted on the last two days of the normal. Text Books. Bring whatever text books you have at hand, as there will be no uniformity of text. For further information, Address. L. G. McINTOSH, County Superintendent, Eufaula, Okla. or C. C. BUTTRAM, Institute Conductor, Eufaula, Okla. County Association Announcement. This association will hold a business session and render a program on Friday night in the first week of the Normal. gle Wolf, of Lexington, Mo., were in the city last week, visiting relatives and friends. James Britt is so far doing well in the restaurant business. Miss Autora Cooper is on the sick list Wm W Britt, who was visiting his sister, Mrs Eva Jennings of St. Lina, has returned home. Albert Price of Kansas City, was in the city Sunday, visiting friends. Baptizing at the Second Baptist church the 1st Sunday in May. Mrs Walker was over from Wellington last week. Lawrence Work one of our most prominent farmers from Oxford, was over the middle of the week, looking for a hand. While here he renewed subscriptions to The PLAINDELLER for himself and Jasper Dixon. Walter Dennis is now pottering at Jef Coulter's barber shop. The rally at A M E church has been postponed from the 1st to the 2nd Sunday in May. J W Wood received the sad news of the death of his brother-in-law, H B McDonald, in Parsons. James Caldwell, who has been working for Mr Work, at Oxford, Meadow Gold Butter A high-grade butter with a mild, delicious flavor and appetizing fragrance. The firm body, the perfect color, the absolute purity make Meadow Gold Butter the Best that can be produced. Sealed at the creamery in an airtight, odor-proof package, which brings the butter to your table with all its original sweetness, purity and flavor. The Continental Creamery TOPEKA, . KANSAS For Sale or Trade The Dunbar Hotel pointed Kansas City's Leading Negro Hotel is Now $200.00 per month. Will the clasest invest this is a fine investment for some colored wife. Price $2000.00. Call or write Afro-American Realty with a mild, delicious fragrance. The firm or, the absolute purity, Butter the Best that canery in an airtight, odor-brings the butter to its original sweetness, Creamery Co. . KANSAS or Trade. Hotel 50 Well Appointed Rooms. Gro Hotel is Now Clearing the clasest investigation. or some colored man and ill or write n Realty Co. Meadow Gold Butter A high-grade butter with a mild, delicious flavor and appetizing fragrance. The firm body, the perfect color, the absolute purity, make Meadow Gold Butter the Best that can be produced. Sealed at the creamery in an airtight, odor-proof package, which brings the butter to your table with all its original sweetness, purity and flavor. The Continental Creamery Co. TOPEKA, KANSAS For Sale or Trade. The Dunbar Hotel 50 Well Appointed Rooms. Kansas City's Leading Negro Hotel is Now Clearing $200.00 per month. Will the clasest investigation. This is a fine investment for some colored man and wife. Price $2000.00. Call or write Kansas City, Mo. CARS DAILY Kansas City 16 TROLLEY CARS DAIL Leavenworth Kansas YOUR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED. Regular cars leave Fort Leavenworth fifteen minutes after each Regular cars leave Third and Delaware street thirty minutes after Half hour cars Saturdays and Sundays when the weather is nice. First car leaves Third and Delaware six thirty a.m. First car leaves Fort Leavenworth seven fifty a.m. fifteen minutes after each hour, street thirty minutes after each hour, the weather is nice. ly a. m. peen a. m. peu p. m. ty p. m., except Saturday and Sunday th 11 45 p. m., and Third and Delaware Main at 6 00 a. m. Main, 11-18 p. m. (Theatre car) except will leave Tenth and Main at 11 p. m. limited, 75c; unlimited round trip, 80c. le, fifty tickets good for one year, $14.00. minute days, fifty rides, $11.00. Twenty- months, $7.50. Twenty-five ride book for western Railway Co. Regular care leave Fort Leavensworth fifteen minutes after each hour. Regular care leave Third and Delaware street thirty minutes after each hour. Half hour care Saturdays and Sundays when the weather is nice. Last car leaves Third and Delaware ten thirty p. m., except Saturday and Sunday nights. Last car leaves Fort Leavenworth 11 45 p. m., and Third and Delaware 12 00 midnight. Last car leaves Third and Delaware ten thirty p. m., except Saturday and nights. Last car leaves Fort Leavenworth 11:45 p. m., and Third and 12:00 midnight. First car leaves Kansas City, Mo., Tenth and Main at 6:00 p. m. Last car leaves Kansas City, Mo., Tenth and Main, 11:18 p. m. (Theatre Saturday and Sunday nights theatre car will leave Tenth and Main and last car will leave at 12 midnight. One way ticket 50 cents, round trip five day limited, 75c; unlimited round commutation books whole family can ride, fifty tickets good for one person; commutation book good for one person, ninety days, fifty rides, $11.45 fare ride book, good for one person six months, $7.50. Twenty-five ride one person sixily days, $5.00. The Kansas City-Western Railway Last car leaves Kansas City, Mo. Tenth and Main, 11:18 p. m. (Theatre car) except Saturday and Sunday nights theatre car will leave Tenth and Main at 11 p. m. and last car will leave at 12 midnight. one way ticket 50 cents, round trip five day limited, 75c; unlimited round trip, 85c. Commutation books whole family can ride, fifty tickets good for one year, $14.00. Commutation book good for one person, ninety days, fifty rides, $11.00. Twenty- ave ride book, good for one person six months, $7.50. Twenty-five ride book for one person sixty days, $5.00. J. W. RICHARDSON, Gen. Supt. ```markdown ``` --- ESKRIDGE. KANS Rov Harrison returned Friday, the 10th, from Carbondale, where he solemnized the marriage of Rev J H Wilson, pastor of the Second Baptist church of Alma, and Miss Maude Harrison. The newly-wed left the same afternoon for Lawrence. The cornerstone of the Second Baptist church was laid Sunday, the 18th. Rev Vanlus state missionary preached two able sermons. No regular rally had been worked up, but the good people that day gave $6028 towards the er oion of the building which when complete will be a pride to the town. We gave $10 for State Mission, and are going right on with the building. We are putting a great basement to our church which when completed will altogether cost about $1,500. Mr. Palmenter, a white man, furnished a carpenter this week, at his expense, four days at $2.50 per day, for the four days work. May God bless all such men; and he will. MIGGINSVILLE, MO. Mrs Sallie Dyer is reported on the sick list. Rev J H Burton of Tipton, Mo was in the city last week. Minneapolis Woodson and Mag. 1005 McGee Street --- Last car leases Fort Leavenworth at ten afteou p. m. WINFIELD, KANS. has returned and Fay North has taken his place. Rev Bandy preached in Augusta and Eldorado, last week. The 2nd Baptist people are figuring on putting a basement to their church, which will be a great benfit. Rev Nichols, of A M E church, closed his revival Sunday, which was spiritually a success. Hon P B Andrews and William McAdoo, of Arkansas city attended the Knight Templars lodge on last Monday, and George Smothers, of the same city, was here on business during the week. Mr Duke Palmer was in from the farm on Monday. William Peedon and wife spent Sunday in town. Henry Franklin came down from Wichita to see relatives and friends. Will Matthews of Guthrie, Okl., spent several days in the city last week, a guest of Mrs Carrie and Henry Franklin. Andrew Charles, on West 8th, is remodeling and adding another large room to his beautiful home. Miss Lilila Alexander sang a very beautiful solo at the 2nd Baptist church, Sunday evening. HUTCHINSON, KAN. The Imperial Art club was entertained April 15 by Mrs H Wickliffe, 116 E. Eust. After 30 minutes devoted to needlework a delightful lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Belle, April 29 Heber Perkerson sold two lots on 11th street west to Paul Perkerson from Keytesville, Mo., for $250. He expects to build soon. Howard Callender and Miss Lucy Johnson were quiet married on April 6. Jasper Williams and wife have returned and are moving into their home 129 West 14th street. The social given last week by the Mite Missionary society was financially a success and the program rendered was fine. The paper of Miss Annie Carter was extremely good and well handled as to theme. Marion Fowler and wife of Stillwater, Okl., are the guests of H W Wright and wife. Miss Espanola Ross is reported sick at Quindaro, where she is attending school. Hutchinson is to have plenty of visitors this year: The A M E District conference in June; the K of P Grand Lodge in July; and last but not least, the Baptist Association in August. Mrs. Hassie Graves is getting along nicely and her recovery now seems only a question of time. Andrew Sims is improving after being confined to his bed for two weeks. The A M E church has the largest Sunday School in the Wichita district; yes, or even in the state. J E Lewis, G C, was in the city last week but owing to the press of business did not stay to meet the brave men. Come again Johnny. OSSAWATOMIE. Monday evening, April 19, several former members of the Second Baptist church met with Revs J W Gordon of Iola, M S Jones of Ft. Scott and D S Topp of Ossawatomie, who had been invited as a council. After thorough investigation the members were instructed in the proper steps to be taken and on Tuesday the organization of a church was properly effected and now we ask the co-operation of the sister churches of the district. Rev. Jones preached Tuesday evening to a large audience, and Rev Gordon remained with us over Wednesday and Thursday evenings, preaching two soul stirring sermons. Mrs Murphy entertained at din. ner Wednesday. for Rev Gordon and D S Topp. Easter exercises were rendered by both churches Charles D. Clem, the poet and reader, at AMB church April 21. Mrs L Moore at Mrs Johnson's entertained in honor of Rev Gordon, of Iola. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The many friends of Mrs Mattle Bryant will regret to hear of her serious illness. The Sierra Leone club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Vitginia Cloud, there being a large attendance, and great interest shown in the history lesson. 'The club adjourned to meet at Women's congress. St Luke's church, on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Albert Cloud has just finished a fine commodious excursion wagon. His friends will please remember him when they want to go to picnics and other places by wagon. J M Booz, of Topeka, was a welcome visitor in Lawrence Saturday. He stopped over en route for Kansas City where he was to attend the ball at Convention Hall. The Stewardess board of St Luke met with Mrs A Scott King Monday afternoon. Next meeting with Mrs Lucy Gleed. The bazaar to be given at the St. Luke A M E church. beginning May 21 and continuing the whole week promises to be a success, as every department of the church is to have a special night and each one wants its department to be best. Mrs Carrie Hughes, of Topeka, visited her mother, Mrs Langston, Sunday. Tre many friends in Lawrence of Mrs Caddie Whitman are deeply pained to hear of her death, and extend to her children their heartfelt sympathy. FORT SCOTT, KAN. The Dunbar club was delightfully entertained Monday, April 19th, by Samuel Beatty and wife. After the transaction of business a dainty two course luncheon was served. The club expects to present a real Dunbar Plantation recital in the near future. Miss Bertha Jones, of 318 South Margrave, has been quite ill. Miss Flora Allen, who has been ill for a long time, is much better. The sacred concert given at McCray's chapel. Sunday afternoon, was quite interesting and instructive each person on program responding freely and pleasantly, and all there felt benefitted by their presence. Shiloh Baptist church is steadily growing under the pastorship of Rev Matt S Jones and we are certainly proud and thankful to have such an earnest man in our midst. Prof E J Hawkins and wife delightfully entertained a number of friends at their home on Blair avenue, Monday evening, in honor of Mrs Neal Pierce of Pittaburg, Kas., who for several weeks has been the guest of Miss Mattie Moore. Mrs Saish W Blackman has returned to her home in kansas city. Miss Juanita Fleming will remain in kansas city a few weeks to visit her sister. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain. FOR RENT- Two large neatly furnished rooms to rent Inquire at 33s Lawrence street WANTED:---First class colored agents, men or women, to represent us in this territory selling Dr. Palmer's Skin Whitener Remedies. Free outfit to responsible parties. Address, JACOB'S PHAMACY, Atlanta, Ga. For headache Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills WANTED-To start 1800 hustling doing young Negro men and women into a new, pr. fitable, independent business among too wealthy white people of your home community. new inv a canvassing. Enclose two cent stamp for information Address, Albert Ross, Business department, Western University, Quindaro, Kansas. FOR SALE OR TRADE. THEDUNBAR HOTEL. 50-WELL APPOINTED ROOMS.—50 Kansas City's leading Negro Hotel is now clearing $200 per month, will bear the closest investigation. This is a fine investment for some colored Man and Wife. Price, $2,000. all or write. AFRO.AMERICAN REALTY Co. 1005 McGee St., Kansas City. Mo. D. H. HARRIS Formerly of Memphis, Tenn.. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder. When Harris does the work an architect is unnecessary. He draws plans for any kind of buildingdesired. All work guaranteed to be of the highest class. He also makes a specialty of repairing. Get his figures on your next job. Residence 425 Kirkman Ave., Ind. Phone 1501. JUNCTION CITY, KANS Guy Chinn, who has been very sick at his residence, is able to be up and around Messrs. William Pitts, Archie Harrison and Bunnie Pitts passed through the city Sunday on their way to Abilene. A very nice program was rendered at the Baptist church Thursday night. All report a good time. Grant Lucas of Alma was in the city Sunday visiting relatives and friends. Miss Helen W. Barry went to Manhattan Saturday to attend the baptizing Sunday. She was the guest of Miss Gertrude Harrison an Miss Estella Wesley. An excellent musical concert will be given at the Second Baptist church Thursday night. The music club of the N.E. church is improving nicely. Miss Louise Caven was in Salina Thursday. Leavenworth Likes Prof. G. W. Jackson! PRAISE FOR THE BAND. To 'The Times: Will you permit me space to say a word of commendation on the excellent concert given last evening at the People's theatre by Bell's Military band. It is a long time since I have had the pleasure of listening to such a creditable performance given by an aggregation of young amateurs as the one which delighted the large audience last evening. As a musician I wish to congratulate the young men upon the work they have already accomplished and urge them to strive for greater results in the future. Three things that struck me as most noticeable were the tim and percision of attack, the artistic and intelligent interpretation and the careful modulation of the instruments which made even the fortissimo passages enjoyable in the somewhat confined space of the theatre. Professor Jackson of Topeka, the instructor and conductor, certainly made good in both capacities. He carried the band through the entire evening's program without a note of music before him, and yet at all times his control was complete. Prof. Jackson is a musician to whom I take off my hat. Learenworth may well be proud of its new band; and I heartily wish the boys every success they so truly deserve. You're Faithfully, T. WILLIAMS PHARMAN, Supervisor of Music, Leavenworth Schools. Coffeyville's best Hotel. Forty.six neatly furnished Rooms. Modern in every Particular and rates are reasonable. Jesie Higgins, Proprietor, 1211 Mulbery St. COFFEYVILLE, KAS. Bell 'Phone 1891 Ind, Phone 988 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: 217 Matison Street. TOPEKA, KA PUBLICATION NOTICE. No. 6100. In the Court of Topeka, in the city of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. C. G. Norris, Plainteff, Wm. Stratton, Defendant. State of Kansas to said Defendant: You are here-by notified that you have been sued in the above named court by the above named plaintiff, C. G. Norris for $25 90 and filed his bill of particulars in said case on the 15th day of March, A. D., 1909, and a garnashee summons issued in said case by said court attaching property in the hands of C. D. Skinner and said garnashee has answered that he holds in his possession belonging to you, personal property to wit: 25 parcels and boxes of household goods. see Warehouse Records, No. 7461, and that unless you answer said bill of particulars or appear here-in on or before the 14th. day of May, A D. 1909 the allegations filed here-in will be taken as true and the judgment rendered against you for the sum of $25.90 and costs and an order of the court issued to said garnashee to turn-over said goods and personal property to the marshall of said court to be sold and the proceeds there-of to be applied to the payment of costs and plaintiff's claim. C. G. Norms, Plaintiff, J. J. King, Atty. for Plff. First published April 16th, 1900. THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALBERT A SHANKLE GREETING. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county in an action in which Martha J. Shankle is plaintiff and you are defendant. That said petition was filed on the 24th day of March, 1909, and that by the prayer of said petition the said plaintiff asks that she be given a divorce from you and that she be awarded the custody of your daughter, and that you be debarred from any right, title or interest in or to any property now owned or possessed or hereafter acquired by her and such other relief as may be equitable and just. And you are further notified that unless you answer or plead to said petition on or before Friday May 7th, 1909, the statements in said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be awarded against you according to the prayer thereof, Attest: R. I. THOMAS Clerk of the District Court, Shaw. nce county, Hans. First published March 26,1909. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Cora Kellam, Plaintiff. vs No. 25,481 Horratio Kellam, Defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, County of Shawnee, ss. The State of Kansas to Horratio Kellam, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed an action against you in said court, asking for divorce, for the custody of your minor children, and for her costs. And you are further notified and warned that unless you appear and answer to the petition filed herein by said plaintiff on or before the Fourth [4th] day of June, 1909, that the allegations of the plaintiff's petition will be taken for true and judgment will be rendered accord- ingly. Clerk of the District court. First published April 16th 1909. THEY ARE OFF FOR THE PIANO! Who is the Most Popular Lady? Your Vote May Decide. CONTESTANTS Miss Hooley Bell Morris, Coffeyville, Kansas Mrs. A. B. Montgomery, Albuquerque, N. M. Miss A. M. Hickman, Bonner Springs, Kansas Lillie Belle Gunn, Columbus Miss Maud E. Glover, Atchison Miss Mary E Mason, Gilliam, Mo Miss Beulah Campbell. North Topeka, Kansas Mrs A Scott King. Lawrence, Miss Charles Etta Nicholson. Chelsea, Okla Mrs S Overstreet. Omaha, Nebr Mrs Dorsey Green, Kansas City, Kans. Miss Bessie M. Rosson, Kansas City, Kans. Miss Maggie L. Johnson, Lexington, Mo. Mrs. S. F. Funkhouser Ft. Scott, Kan. Miss A. Jones Arkansas City, Kans. Miss Blanche Williams Burlingame, Kans. WANTED--A bandmaster of fifteen years experience desires a place as instructor of brass band. Was formerly U. S. army bandmaster and is thoroughly competent Will be at liberty after June 16th and willing to spend the summer in some town in Kansas, Colorado Oklahoma or Iowa. Also directs choirs and choruses. Address P. BANDMASTER Care The PLAINDEALER Miss Lizzie Owens Shampooing and Straightening with the use of Mrs. C. J. Walker's Hair Grower, of Pittsburg, Pa. Call Bell Phone 2947. Latonia Caf Fish of all kinds, Chicken, Porter House Steaks, Ice Cream, Cigars and Tobacco. Most popular Restaurant in Kansas City. JACK FIELDS, Proprietor 921 E. 12th Kansas City, Mo ARKANSAS CITY, KANS. Rev. Woods was well pleased with the Easter program. Miss Kirk and her auntie of Han nibal, Mo, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Drumgould last week. Mrs. Oldham, who has been quite ill for many weeks, is reported wor e. Mrs. Downs of Oklahoma. an old acquaintance of Mr. Childs, is in our city for a while and is a great worker for her race. Walter Lec of Guthrie, Okla. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Alston. The Mt. e'n a court gave an entertainment last evening which was a success. Mrs. A. L. Doty left last Thursday for Lincoln, Nebr., where she will join her husband. William Mattews cf Guthrie, Okla, was in the city for one day. The Masons gave an entertainment on the 15th, which was quite a success. What would A. C. do for music if Kirk Kyles and Liverpool were to leave. W. M. Harvey says for a young man he intends to raise the greatest crop of any farmer in Kansas. Messrs. Frank Harper and W. M. Hooker are on the sick list. The Twentieth Century club met with Mrs. J. B. Burns Friday. The Olive Leaf club met with Mrs. Charley Brown. CHANUTE. KANSAS. New Hope Baptist church had baptizing Sunday. Rev. Ewing, the pastor, went to the water with a large crowd at ten a m., and dipped twenty. There are four more to be baptized. At 3 p. m. all met at the church and enjoyed a good covenant meeting At 8 p. m. covenant meeting and the Lord's Supper. Visitors from Parsons and Humboldt were present to enjoy the good meeting. Rev. B. S Jones and Rev. Stovail from Humboldt were present. Mrs. Ward from Langston was up to witness the baptizing of her son, Sam Mix Office Hours (2 to 12:44 m. /day) Physician & Surgeon 406 Kacey Ave. Ind. Phone 915 TOPEKA. Kallithrix Parlor HAIR GOODS AND HAIR ORNAMENTS MRS. M. L. FIELD. 827 Kansas Ave. Topeka. Both Phones 192. Dr. W. Roger Russell. DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 921 KANSAS AVE. : TOPEKA Hours 2 p.m. 1:5 p.m. Both Phones 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., Over Gilders Drug Store Across from Throop Hotel. Call Answered Day and Night. Residence 1655 Van Buren Street Photographs The kind that is made by W. H. LUCAS are cheaper in price and the best in quality and workmanship. 123 KANSAS AVE. : TOPEKA. Wolff's Banquet Hams Better ham cannot be had—better ham is impossible. Wolff's Banquet Hams are selected from the choicest pork, and it takes ninety days to prepare them for the market. They are cured by the most scientific method—smoked with dry hickory wood; made in the cleanest packing house in America; U. S. inspected and guaranteed by Wolff to be pure, wholesale and delicious. Specify WOLFF'S BANQUET HAM the next time you order ham. All dealers sell them. Chas. Wolff Packing Co. TOPEKA, KANSAS. hair use Mme. C. J. Walker causes, and starts the hair this wonderful preparation and is positively guaranteed in the city, or the U. or $1.10. After becoming co. per $100 per dozen, $200 per half dozen. Agents want stamps for reply, that the receives daily from BEFORE WINNING At we have known Mme. May for the benefit of all persons less than four inches from breaking off, and to our knowledge without any uprising when we saw her hair in her method and Hair G. her own, found after your early, R. R. T. Kins M. to The Walker Mfg. Co. AGIO TO DRIER AND HAIGHTENER Now use this great Toilet being the only perfect do-quickly, it works won straighten of hair and fluffy and wavy desir. It rep- the growth of leaves. Judged by Do not see get article POO DRIER MFG. CO. MINUM COMB AGENTS WANTED IN But don't wait for an agent. POO DRIER CO. ```markdown ``` 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, 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 $1.00 per dozen, $2.00 per half dozen. Pressing off $2.50 per dozen, or $1.50 per half dozen. Agents wanted everywhere. Instructions with each order. Send stamps for reply. One of the many letters that the receives daily from reputable people from all parts of the country: BEFORE WINC This is certify that we have past four years and will say for the last at that time her hair was less than continually falling out and breaking off, stantly using various preparations never more surprised than when we. 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INFORMATION, phy and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking 3 and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farm. Kor Terms, Drives and Inducementa Offered, ing and Gi irdening write to SHELTON FRENCH, A. M., Acting President. Puonxs; Oflce, Bell West 1423, Residence, Bell West 15 | ~ e alae 7 ») , a) REPEL. o> ae : HEADACHE a BACKACHE . 7 ““Betore tena to of te Lite fiat lets on jays , weeks Tne ne and the headache I will never mat Sey Ca Gas ‘ain is DSN G . Sr longer Mion AND THE PAINS OF RHEUMATISM and SCIATICA /, ' ; BP } 25 Doses 25 Cents Your Drwggest setts Dr. Miles’ Aon Poin, Pilla” ot be Is authorized to return the price of the nas" Gacdoge (only) af It fails to benefit yous KANSAS CITY, KANSAS A VISHE Te Ui NB bivenicn’s Asse EVD TAN, Tharedas evening Prof ‘Phony, Kins, and Misses 1 Davis aad 8 Chinn assieted the white cominittes in receiving and punning badges on the visiting teachers; and there wie aleeture on “Repartee,” hy Dre 'T Brady, of Kansas City, Mo Friday morniag Prof Greenwood made an cxceent address ind Mivs EK Holbrook, of Chicago, made a good talk on English mm elementary echoole, Eriday Wierneon supt Dividsen of Omaha, made an address on the Waonsn touch ia education; Mars G Adame recited well and gs anene gure gave a pod from Panbar, Friday night wae the climay.when about forty pupile of Summer High echool sendered four vocal Kelev~ tions see) rvevive dd as many encores, The chorus from oKijah” wae ex. eellent, cach singer making the proper tests and dinuendvr. Their Walt song was dceli,htfal, but the Old Flag Will Never ‘ouch the teround” veouved all the patriotiem in the audien cof over 1,000, and yeceived an ovation. [tie the aame aungfer the WRCs year szo, when it received ro much praise, Ki-Covernor JF Hailey, of Indi- ana, mide a fine addiess on the Patriotiem of Peace. In it he paid STRAIGHT WHISKIES | 308-310 West Sixth Street. KANSAS CITY, ‘ MISSOURI. MELLRUN ... , 100 Proof Absolutely ‘Pure PEARL SPRINGS | Aged in Bond GREENRIDGE ..' Straight Whiskies All Standard Brands Bottled in Bond and 100 Proof Straight Whiskies. a glowing tribute to the great Ab. raha Lincoln, Miatee M Howell, 1. Davis, M Davis, 0 Henderson, M Green, J Wood and L Walker were noticea- ble ax welcoming and maklug it very pleacant for visitors — Profe. Neeley and Lewis were also plear. ant to visitors. YALE, EANS, The rally at the AME churob on Sunday, wae a grand one, al seeming to deeply enjoy the servic es, Dr Watoon and members, o: Pittaburg, and the members of Gi rard church were visitors, Rev Year, bough of Pittaburg, preached | night. Money raised during the day. twenty-four dollars, The meeting of Rev. Goodwin and Ur Marron closed ov Sunday night with 30 new converts bap. tized on Sunday evening Everyoue seemed tu have been revived by the meeting. Stoney raised at the bap. ting 442.10. Rev Goodwin and Dr Marron will etartat Curr wineville, Menday night, | WM Dupree of Chanute, was a Visitor in this placa Saturday and sunday, leaving with hig brother on Sunday night, for Litchdeld, Mre JC Galloway arrtved home Sunday evening fram Fort Sout, where she hae been visiting her father and mother VINEITA, OKLA, Willam= Martin returned frost Chetops Sunday evening. Mra Androw Rider a visiting at Haden with relatives —sitenry Pach, of Mlurkogec, had business with real estate men on Thuraday. Mr. Wheat, the carpenter, put a plate glace front in the Watson and Finley building Wednesday. Mra MoCarrol ie home from Hut. chinson. Mr Rider and wife left Monday for an extended visit at Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Waab. Mra Dr Baskett returned to Cof- feyville, | GA Roper epent Sunday with relatives in Girard, Kans. JW Webb, of Ottawa, Kas., was in Vinita Sunday, shaking hands with relatives and friends. Mra l) W Porter,of Wichita, was looking after Citizenship business here thle week. BW Thompson has charge of the Rider hotel during the absence of the proprietors. C. A. MURDOCK MFG. CO RANSAS CITY, Muley Us NS Ay The C. A. Murdock Mfg. Co., Kansas City, U S. A., Manufaotv. rers of Murdock’s Flavoring E.: tracte, Opt Baking Powder, Heels Coffez and Pure Spicee, belong te bo trust or combine, If the colored man has no indastry of his own, then, the F.atsoeaneEn believes in patronizing the industries of the man or men who are friendly to the rice. The man or company of mer who receives our people in a re: epectful and intelligent way, whe aids in the uplift and who ie inter e-ted in their general wellfare, pla: ces gooda upon the market for the public in general, the colored peo. ple should give him their patronage. We find eueh to be the case with the C. A. Murdock Manufacturing Company. You will generally find it to be the rule that the company with such principler will undoubtedly handle the best goods. Show us a store which shows race discrimination and we will show yous weak ee. tablishment. Mr. ©. A. Murdock has always been a friend to the colored people and Kansas Cityans will vouch for the same, His favor extracts and baking powder are alwaya found in the homes of the colored house. wives, He ie an exponent of pure fvod and the pure food law, and his goods are used by all first-olars cooka ta this section of the country. When in the city he invites you to sieit hs place of business in Kan. sas City, Missourt, and assures you that when there you will reveive the best of treatment and the great. est of consideration at the hands of his employces. His motto, “Weighed in the bal- ance—Proven right,” be has lived up to for years in his attuude to- wards our people. That ia why we call upon the subscribers of the PLainpyaLen to give him their patronarre, EEE Mee: Le AR: One of the Oklohoma Anuivereary events Isst week was the Annual ball, given by the Postcard club, composed of waiters and portcre, preptrations tor which were made on a very elaborate scale. The clut rooms at Benson's hall were el sho. rately decorate1, and at * o'clock sharp society shook off the lethar. gy in which wt hid been wrapped since the days of old. The many pleasures offered by thie orginiz1. tion prove very aliuring a d all so. ciety always turns ont in ite best on these ceearions, Klatorate cos- tumes were an important ferture; and perfietorder was kept through. out the evening. The fine step wae introduced by G. O Smithand Mis Barber, and at the wee, sma’ houte of the morning the gu-rta departed wishing that the Savoy boys and others would repeat the same Mre MT HL Hutchins, everetary and trewurer of the burial fund of the Iuternational Crder of Twelve, was gucatof honorat a teveption given by the lodge members at the residence ot Mre R Mayes, No. lut Washtngton stre:t A social hour was apertatier which a delicious Jancheon wes served. She Icaves Tueaday afternoon for her home at Tulka Miea Nicholnoujot Chelsea, OKL, han been tia recipient of many eo. cial attentione during the time that she haw been boarding at the Wil. liame home, Mre Wells 345 moved to her old home in Texas, mach tu the regret of neighbors and friends, An able xermm was preached on Sunday, at the Biptie: church, by Rev Whitaker, paster at Wenuka, | Much good is be'wg done by the revival services conducted by eva Whiteand Junagin, at the Taber- nacle, Mins Alberta Guy of Topeka, ia tho guest of her brother, Roecoe, and fa making friends rapidly. Thomaa Edwards, proprietor of the cafe on California street 18 pre. pared to geive the beet meals in the sity. Mr Denman has been appointed exclusive agent for the Now York Age in this oity. Financial Board Meets. Washbingtor, April 31.—The are nual meetiug of the Financial board of the African Methodist Episcopal PG I ET: church was held here today, Bishop Abram Grant presiding. Vhe first annual report of the 4. nancial secretary, Rev. Dr. John Hurst, for the year ending March Bist, showed that thore was collect. ed $167,397.14 in Collar money in 61 of the G8 annual conferences during the year. Of thie money $18,391,77 wae devoted to educa. tlonal purposes; $16,739.71 went to the Church Extension Society; 00,265 07 was turned over to the annual conferences for the eupport of the widows, orphane, superannu: ated ministers, and the remainder, $77.003,68, reserved for the pay ment of the salaries of bishops, general officers, widows of bisbopa, ete. The churches in the Gs annual conferences raised for all purposca during the year, %3,559,399.16. The property of the denomination is worth #1,721,811. The Trans. vanl, one of the conferences over which Bishop J, Albert Johnson presides, reported 1,160 dollar money. Dr. Hurst reported a cash balance of $25,259.56, the largeet in the history of the department. The members of the boatd coniidered this an eacellent showing a8 the last general conference Lad increas. the expenses of the department by neatly fourteen thousand dollare. During the afternoon a commite tue audited Dr. Huret’s report and brought in a report praising the accuracy of the one submitted by the tinancial secretary, and compli. menting his conduct of the office, During his eixtcen year pastorate at Waters and Bethel churches, Baltumore, be wan regirded asa pastor o’ strict businces methods, and this is characterizing his work as financial secretary, CHURCH EXTENSION, The meeting of the board of church catension was presided over by Rt. Rev. W. B. Derrick. ‘The report of the secretary and treasur. er, Rev, Dr. B. EF. Wateou, showed that the total receipts amount to $46,050 21, The ca penditurea amountcd to €32,530.01 The as- sets of the board are 8317, 001 85, and the liabilities @.882, During the year 105 churches were added The members of the financial boird preeent were: Bishop A. A Grant, Revs. A, J, Kerrehaw, Taltlahaseee, Fia ; A. J. Cary, see'y; John T. Jenifer, Annapolis; Charles Bundy, Cleveland, J, R. Xansom, Topeka; KE, W. Lee, Atlanta, Ga.; N, 1s, Sterrett, Charleston, 8. C.; J, W. Limpton, Vicksburg, Alias. ; J, M. Conner, Little Rock, Ark.; Pp. C. Hunt, Palestine. Texae, and O. H. Shello, Memphix Btate of Kansas, | Shawnee County, (" ‘Inthe matter of the estate of N. S Dannington, late of Shawnes County. Kansas, NOTICH OF APPOINTMENT, Notice is hereby given tha: on the 18th day of February A D., 1900, the undersigned wan, by tho Probate Court of Shaw: ee County, Kaneae, duly appointed Adminis. trator of the estate of N, 8, Dun. nington, late of Shawnee County, deceased All parties interested in aaid extate will please take notice and govern themaelven accordingly. Cuaeces Dunninuton, Executor-Adminatrator. First Published April 3u,'00. For the Very Best Job Printing See The Plaindealer TNE