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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER SOUTH STANDS UP FOR NEGRO LABOR! VOLUME XI. Failure of a Conspiracy to "Unionize" the South by Driving the Negro Out of Industrial Pursuits. Inasmuch as the Negro constitutes the bulk of the South's laboring population, to take away from him his right to labor 'side by side with white men,' when necessary—would place the heaviest possible handicap upon the South itself; for it would not only have a surplus of idle Negroes to contend with, but a scarcity of labor in all industrial pursuits. So that while many Southern states have taken away the Negro's right to vote, and all Southern people agree in denying to the black race social equality self-interest, as well as justice—and a sense of justice is a very strong element in the make-up of the average Southern man of character and intelligence—have demanded that the Negro be left free to labor, and to work out his own salvation, in all those industrial pursuits for which by nature, he is best fitted." The above extract from an editorial which appeared in the Chronicle on May 21 last has been widely copied and commented upon by the press of the country as voicing the true sentiment of the intelligence and character of the South with respect to the Negro's right to live and labor. The views above expressed were given the effect of a legal decision by a quasi-court in Atlanta Saturday—a board of arbitration setting under authority of the Erdman act. Such a decision was, as all thoughtful people must have realized from the outset, the only one possible for any court having either the sanction of law or regard for the ordinary principles of justice. The decision in question, it will be observed, was rendered by Hon. Hillary A. Herbert, ex-secretary of the navey; member of the Cleveland cabinet, and Hon. David C. Burrow, chancellor of the University of Georgia; both of them exconfederate soldiers, life-long Democrats and Southerners of the "old school" Mr. Hardwick, the fire men's representative on the board of arbitration and father of Negro disfranchisement in Georgia, of course, voted to the contrary. As to the issues—or issue—involved between the Georgia railroad and its white firemen, the Chronicle has, purposely kept silent pending the inevitable outcome of decent and orderly arbitration proceedings; our only comment, herefore, being on the failure of the forme. governor of Georgia, and other constitutional authorities, to uphold law and order in this state. But, now the questions at issue have been fairly and legally determined, we cannot refrain from pointing out the immense importance of the decision as rendered to the country in general, and to the South in particular. Indeed, we recall no decision, by any tribunal, in recent years, that involves so TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 9, 1969. much that is vital to the best interests of this section—a section which has just begun to waken industrially, and which stands so much in need of the very greatest degree of industrial freedom, rather than to be hobbled and hampered, at the very outsi.t, by the arbitrary dictation of a labor trust. First of all, this decision formally establishes the right of the Negro to labor—and the right of individuals and corporations to employ him—in any field of industry for which he is fitted. Second, it denies the right of a labor union to place an embargo upon him, on account of his color, and in doing so to thus control and dominate industrial pursuits in the South. The latter, after all was the one and only question at issue; for, no matter how persistently the labor union sought to keep the 'race issue' to the front, no matter to what extent its leaders duped certain portions of the public into violently contending for the false issue, the fact was apparent to many minds, all along—indeed, was finally clearly established in the hearing—that the real issue was the effort of a labor union to control and monopollize a certain branch of railroad service in the South and that the 'race issue' was simply lugged in as a means of enforcing its demands. If there is still any doubt in the public mind on this point, we need only refer to that portion of the testimony which clearly developed the rather startling fact that— The Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and Enginemen, at its eleventh be-annual session held in Columbus, Ohio, in September, 1908 by formal resolution decided, that the time has arrived when the railroads of the South must be made to discontinue the employment of Negroes as firemen. And National officers of the union were forthwith, delegated to invade the South and put this propaganda into effect. (The fact that the Georgia railroad was selected for the first test, it may be easily inferred, was due (1) to its more favorable size, as compared with other Southern systems; (2) its policy of recruiting firemen and other employees from the territory along its line, thus holding out the promise of local sympathy--strange to say--against instead of for the road; (3) and doubtless the most potent inducement of all--the peculiar political condition existing in this state; with a "race issue" governor in the executive chair and recently roused race antagonism to rely upon for "moral" support, to say nothing of the preconceived co-operation of a certain class of newspapers and politicians. Perhaps it seemed to the national leaders of the firemen's union entirely reasonable to forecast victory from such a combination of conditions--the only other element lacking being a certain degree of timidity of the other party to the controversy.) And why was this decided upon? Because of the Negro's color? No; these national officers-nor, perhaps, nine-tenths of the members of the union voting on the proposition-- cared little or nothing about the "Negro's" color. Many of them, indeed, make slight distinction as to the Negro in their daily walks and social intercourse. But First V.President Ball, of the firemen's union, told why, when he admitted, in effect that-- The firemen's union is strongest in those sections of the country where the Negro is not a factor in the labor situation. So it is with all labor unions. And this is the one reason--and the only reason, in the North. At least--why the labor unions have sought to eliminate the Negro from most industrial pursuits. These few silent facts, it seems to us, ought to be sufficient to indicate to most thoughtful minds how a certain number of Georgia people were duped into accepting as a "race issue"--and, in certain towns into violently contending for it--what was solely and simply, an effort of a labor union to drive the Negro out in order that it might, the more surely, dominate the industrial situation in the South. That, even in the face of this inevitable conclusion, there will still be some who favor such domination under any conditions and through any means, need be doubted; but are the people of the South as a whole prepared to admit that the substitution of restricted, monopolistic labor conditions in the South, for that happy industrial freedom which has beretofore existed to a greater extent than in any other part of the country, would prove beneficial to the best interests of this section and make for its peace and prosperity? Such as believe in the domination of organized labor will doubtless, continue to fan a "race issue" or any other issue that the union may find convenient. for its purposes; but such an feel...and we confidently believe they are vastly in the majority...that something besides the control and dictation of organized labor in industrial pursuits is essential to the welfare, the progress and prosperity of the South, will hesitate before permitting themselves to be drawn into any sort of a dispute that labor agitators may provoke, and...with the connivance of a spineless press, seeking circulation in every quarter and of political demagogues elevated to power and pondering to every prejudice and passion that promises votes...energetically seek to fan into a flame of "popular opinion." DANIEL WEEKS DEAD. Prominent Emporia Citizen Answers the Last Call. Daniel weeks died at his home 710 Rural street at 12:30 o'clock, Monday last of Bright's disease. Mr. Weeks had been failing in health for sometime and the disease which hastened his death grew from the complications of his weakened physical condition. He was born on a plantation near Lynchburg, Ea., seventy-four years ago and was a slave in the family of Judge Dunn. He lived near Lynchburg until after the war, when he went to Knoxville, Tenn. Here he was married in 1972 to Miss Alice Duncan, and about the time of the centennial exposition in 1876 came with his wife to Emperia, where he has lived ever since. No children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Weeks but they adopted three children. They are Mrs. Albert Green, of Cherryvale, L. L. Duncan, of Colorado Springs and Verbal Duncan, of Denver, all of whom were able to see Mr. Weeks before he died. Daniel Weeks was one of the most respected men of his race in town. For many years he was janitor at the Garfield school and two generations of high school pupils in this town mark him among the potent memories of their school days. He was industrious and upright. He owned his own home and was an earnest member of the Christian church in whose founding he took an active part. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and served for a time as treasurer of Prince Hall Grand Lodge which fact shows something of the esteem in which he was held. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Second Christian church with Rev. Duke, of Topeka, in charge of the services. Rev. Duke preached the sermon in which he spoke feelingly of Mr. Weeks's life of service. This was followed by a glowing tribute by Prof. L. A. Lowther, superintendent of the city schools who also read Eugene Field's poem, "The Singing of God's Aore." Rev. Bobbitt gave a short address. The music was furnished by the Chapel City Quartett composed of Misses Eva and Mayme Elliott, Mr. Charles Terry and Rev. J. L. Craw. The Masonic lodge and the Order of Eastern Star of which organizations Mr. Weeks was a member attended the services in bodies. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The pall bearers were R Moore, R L. Bradley, Martin Hooker, S. M. Helm, Bert Ray, and R. Levels. Out of town relatives and friends who were here for the funeral were Rev. Duke, J. P. Parker, W. J. Sharp, J. W. Brown, Mrs. S. McClain all of Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reeves and daughter of Iola; Mrs. Mary Duncan and daughter, Mabel, Mr. and Mrs. Harold of Neosho Falls; Mrs. L. L. Richardson of Ottawa; James Weeks of Knoxville, Tenn.; Lewis Dancy and daughter, Cecil of Colorado Springs, Verbal Dunoon of Denv r; Allie Green and son, Ellsworth of Cherryvale and Rev. Levels of Cottonwood Falls. Many letters of condolence were received by Mrs Alice Weeks, wife of the deceased, among them was one from Prof. Jos. II. Hill, President of the State Normal and also Mr. Faank Bufkin, railway mail clerk of St. Louis, A. G. White, Sandwich, Ill., and Mrs. Anla Lambert Root. Mrs. Weeks and family desire to sincerely thank the dear friends who assisted them during their breavement. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION. Knowledge and wisdom are far from being the same thing. They oft times have no connection. Knowledge dwells in heads replete with thoughts of other men; wisdom in minds attentive to their own. Knowledge is proud that he has NUMBER 28 learned much; but understanding is the perfect fruit that gives light and life to them all. Education alone is a branchless tree of but little worth. We need Christian education in the busy walks of life to point us the true way to the harbor of eternity. God's word is the means of educating for Heaven. By his grace our souls may be developed gradually into a more perfect knowledge of His kingdom. There are many today that are sadly mistaken in their ideas about education Some think one thing, some another. Some think to be educated literally is enough. Oh! what a sad mistake! The pulpit needs a Christian educated ministry, with educated pews. The school houses, the mechanics, the homes, the business walks of all classes need to take lessons from God each day of their lives. To be literally educated is a tool in the hand of a person to fight and battle with ignorance, sin, vice and immoralities. It paves out a plain and true way from earth to Heaven. When a man is intellectually bred he ought to be the more able to reason righteously with the law of God. There are thousands of so-called educated men who have no common sense, but if he hasn't common sense it is not worth whining to try to reason with him. Christ said: "Come unto me all ye that are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light." He did not invite the rich misers only, but said, "Come, all." There are great distinctions made in the world by men as to who and what classes or color can enter their schools. Some are rejoiced because of their color, other because they are poor. The world itself is an atlas, history, philosophy, botany, geology and every art and science for the help of man are found within its borders. The Bible contains them all. "Come, learn of me:" What books are necessary? The Book of Books--the Bible. It contains all the other books. The time is often limited for you in the schools among us. Chint gives no limit of time, only to study Him from the cradle to the gates of death. The student that is seeking for an education will never be able, be he man or woman, to do the bidding of the Lord without the study of the Bible. The Bible is an inexhaustible fountain of truth from God to man. In it you will find new lessons to be gotten every day something now and fresh, condemning the wrong and encouraging the right. Let us strive for a Christian education. Excelsior Sp.ings. We visited Excelsior Springs, Mo, a few days ago and found our people doing well. Prof. Stanford King and wife, owners of the Al. bany hotel, have the finest accommodations and the nearest hostelry in the West. Prof. King is one of the leading poets and musical writers in the West, having composed several pieces which sell readily. There are several distinguished visitors who are recreating at the springs, guests of the hotel. The accommodations are first-class. It is rumored that Prof. Johnson, a bachelor of long standing, will lead a prominent lady to the altar soon. Sunrower Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias. State of Kansas, Supreme Jurisdiction N. A., S. A., E., A., A. & A. Wichita, Kans., May 24, 1909. to all Grand Lodge Officers, District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Chancellor Commanders, Grand Representatives and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas. Greeting: 1. Whereas, Art. IV, (Sec. 1 of the Grand Lodge Constitution Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas do hereby cause the Grand Lodge to meet on the fourth Tuesday of July at 12 o'clock m. in each year at such place as shall be determined by those entitled to vote in such convention, and 2. Whereas, The Session held in the City of Galena on the 18 to 21 days of August, 1908, did determine and name by a unanimous vote the City of Hutchinson as our next place of meeting; therefore. 3. I, John E. Lewis, Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, do hereby call the Grand Lodge officers and Representative to Assemble in the City of Hutchinson under the care of Bonus Lodge No. 21 in the Sixteenth Annual Session on the twenty-seventh (27) day of July, 1909, at 12 m, for the transaction of such business as shall legally come before them and shall continue in sessions until all business has been legally disposed of. 4. The Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Officers and Officers of other Grand Jurisdiction on N. and S. A., E. A. A. and A., in good standing are fraternally invited to attend our session and witness our proceedings. 5. No Lodge will be allowed representation that has failed to send in their Per Capita, Endowment, Pythian Temple Tax and Grand Chancellor Fee. 6. Your Per Capita Tax, Endowment and Temple Tax will not be received at the Grand Lodge, but must be sent to the proper officers not later than the fifteenth (15th) of —uly as the books of these officers must be in the hands of the Chairman of Finance on the 20th day of July. 7. All representatives must be Past Chancellor in good standing and must bring credentials showing their good standing. Each Lodge is entitled to one (1) representative. 8. Lodges desiring changes, amendments, alterations or additions to the Constitution or Laws of the Order must present same in writing, properly signed with seal of Lodge. 9. 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The Past Chancellor degree will be conferred on accredited Past Chancellor by presentation of certificate and the regular fee of $2.00. This Convocation will be held the afternoon of the first day. 13. For Past Chancellor and Representative Credentials write to Sir W. W. Plumb, G. K. of R. & S., which will be furnished free of charge. 14. The Grand Court of Calanthe will hold their Session on the same dates. Separate halls have been secured for these sessions. 15. All officers, members and representatives will notify by mail Sir A. J. Brock, 125 East 10th, Hutchinson, Kansas, Chairman of Reception Committee, the date of their arrival, so that suitable arrangements may be made for their comforts. 16. Arrangements has been made that board and lodging will not exceed $1.00 per day. 17. Let us come with a desire to make the Sixteenth Annual Session of this, our beloved Order, far surpassing all previous sessions. In order to do this, I ask that all of us come together having but purpose, one desire and one object, the lifting of the race, letting peace and harmony prevail and that our prayers be for the betterment of this, our beloved Order. We ask the deliveration of Him who doeth all things for the best. With brotherly love to all, 1 remain for success in F. C. & B. John E. Lewis, Attest: W. W. Plumb, G. K. R. & S. ATCHISON NEWS. The Daughters of Bethel, held their instilation at McInteer Hall last Thursday night, Mrs. T. A. Minum of Omtha, Mrs. Shephard of Leavenworth, Rev John Gregg and other visiting members were present. Mr. Allen and wife of Downs are in the city to remain indefinitely they are at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ben Roy for the present. Mr. Joe Gaines and Mr. Robert Ransom of Topeka were the guests of Miss Maud Grover Sunday. The petronian club entertained their lady friends at Truce and 11r streets monday afternoon and evening, the girls prepared the supper and the boys are yet commending the girls for preparing such an elaborate feast. Mr. Albert Thomas of Oklahoma is spending a few days in the city the guest of Miss Ives Edson. NOTICE OF FINAL The State of Kansas } ss. Shawnee County, ; In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Margaret Smith. Creditors and all other persons 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 the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on the 5th day of July, A D 1909, for a full and final settlement of said estate Dated Topeka, Kans., May 27th. A. D. 1909. ROBERT SMITH Administrator. First published May 28th, 1909. Kallithrix Parlor Hair Goods, Combs and Toilet Articles. MRS. M. L. FIELD. 817 Kansas Ave., Topeka. 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Jones Arkansas City, Kansas. Miss Blanche Williams Burlingame, Kane. Miss Effle Roberson, Bonner Springs, Kansas. Miss Beulah Campbell. North Topeka, Kansas O. Jordon, St John Baptet Church, Salina, Kansas. PROPOSALS. Sealed proposals will be received by the board of trustees for the Industrial and Educational Institute of Topeka, Kansas, until 2 p.m. Monday, June 25th, 1909, for the furnishing of labor and materials necessary for the erection of an academic building on the grounds of the Industrial and Educational Institute east of the city of Topeka, Kansas. Plans and specifications may be had at the office of the State Architect in the State House Topeka, Kansas. All workmanship and material for said work must be in accordance with the plans and specifications Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for 3 per cent of the amount of bid said check to be made payable to John M. Wright, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, and the same shall be forfeited to the State in case the successful bidder fails for five (5) days to enter into contract and furnish the required bonds as required by law after award of contract has been made. The attention of the bidder is called to Chapter 114, Session Laws of 1891 with which they must comply. This is commonly known as the eight (8) hour law. The right is reserved by the Board of Trustees to reject any or all bids if it is deemed to be to the state's interests to do so. Proposals will be received at the office of the State Architect under sealed cover and should be marked "Proposals for the ection of an Academic Building at the Industrial and Educational Institute, Topeka, Kansas. MARTIN'S Olraning and. Dye Works 1012 N. Fifth St., Kansas City, Kae. French Dry Cleaners and Dyers. Phones, Home 235 West, Bell 2490 West Goods Called for and De- livered. Your Patronage solicited. 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Cor, 10th and Vine Sts., Kansas City, Mo. Everybcdy get ready to attend the great Fair at Independence, Mo., Sept. 6, 7, 8, 9,'09 A grand display of Farm Products, Mechanical and Art Work. Prizes will be awarded for the finest display along this line. Ladies and their clubs should not fail to enter their hand work. There will be prices for the best Horses, Hogs, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry. RACING Every afternoon will be Some of the fastest tr great west will be seen sufficiently large to horses. Parties desir should call on or write EDWARD HUDSON, S Every afternoon will be one of the leading Some of the fastest trotters, pacers and re great west will be seen at this meet, as the sufficiently large to attract the owner horses. Parties desiring to enter the variety should call on or write EDWARD HUDSON, Sec. Dr. J. E. I Every afternoon will be one of the leading features. 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Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Biggere, Mrs. Settle Holoway, Miss Carrie Smith, and Miss Georgie Allen, left monday for Parsone, to attend the mite missionary convention. Mr. Thomas Johnson died in Chicago Tuesday and was burried in this city Thursday, his wife Mrs Annabell Johnson and mother accompanied the body here Mr. Johnson was a brother of Mrs. M. E. Graham, and was partly reared in this city. He has many relation and friends to mourn his loss. The A. M. Erewing circle met with Mrs. Fletcher Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Zora Plummer of Omaha Nebraska in visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rucker on sixth street. Mrs Jerre Demming entertained Mrs Nichols Mrs Sharp and others from Leavenworh, with a course dinner wednesday. The Sunflower club will meet with Mrs Ethel Roy this week, on south 10th Street. The Picknic at Goodhue park the 5th was largely attended, it was under the management of some of the best men in the city who made every effort to provide enjoyment for all. Amusements of all sorts will be added throughout the season so you will always enjoy your trip to the park. Henry Truehart of Omaha st. tended the funeral of his brother in law Mr. Thomas Johnson Thursday Mr. and Mrs. W, W. Fisher of Western University stayed over Sunday with Rev. Biggers and wife, Mr. Fisher lectured at the A. M.E. Church Sunday evening. Mrs. Jerre Taylor, gave a one o'clock, dinner Tuesday complimentary to Mrs Zora Plummer of Omaha, it would be putting it light to say it was one of the grandest of the season. Those whose presence enlighted the occasion were Mrs. Plummer, Mrs Seymore of Lawrence, Mrs. I. Moss of Develport, and others. NOTICE. The Literary Congress of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A. M. E. church will meet in St. Joseph, Mo., July 15-18. This bids fair to be one of the best sessions of the Congress. All who expect to attend the Congress should write to Rev. John A. Gregg, 311 Antoino St., St. Joseph, Mo., at once, that homes may be provided. 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WE ADVOCATE the waking up of Kansas City, Kansas habitants by proper pure food laws, and inspectors to guard against the adulter The Meyer Sanitary PHONES | Home 481 West FIFTH AND BAY Wyatt, Randol Funeral Directors an up of Kansas City, Kansas, to the protection by proper pure food laws, and the appointment to guard against the adulteration or dairy pro Meyer Sanitary Milk PHONES { Home 484 West : Bell 219 West FIFTH AND BARNETT tt, Randolph & neral Directors and Embalme the waking up of Kansas City, Kansas, to the protection of its inhabitants by proper pure food laws, and the appointment of milk inspectors to guard against the adulteration on dairy products. The Meyer Sanitary Milk Co., PHONES { Home 484 West : Bell 219 West. FIFTH AND BARNETT Wyatt, Randolph & CO. Funeral Directors and Embalmers 920 North 3rd St., Kansas City, Kas. WYATT, formerly with the Kansas City Embalming and rmerly with the Kansas City Embalming and WYATT, formerly with the Kansas City Embalming and Casket Co. KELLEY'S BEST HIGH PATENT Phelps' Buffet Fine Wines, Cigars, Whisky 221 Francis St. ne Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Tobacco St. Country Treatment to St. Fne Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Tobaccos. 221 Francis St. Country Treatment to Al St. Joseph, Mo. Courteous Attention Elegant Carriage: Kansas City, Mo. d amlto Co. and Embalmers. We carry one of the Fines Lines of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never sleep Three Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. ss Growth FOR YEARS ly have been attained by the purest and the fairest treatment to every our best and aid toward helping person in Kansas City, Kadron, to manufactured only from sweet, parten- breat and good butter is always but good butter is hard to find. good kind--in fact we don't make nized and put into thoroughly aten. purity and richness, m, thoroughly pasteurized. They prepared to make any Fancy ice cees; we deliver promptly. amens, to the protection of its in- vee, and the appointment of milk ulteration on dairy products. Unitary Milk Co., West : Bell 219 West. D BARNETT Holph & CO. s and Embalmers Best of Service Flowers Furnished if Requested FLOVR Ketley's Best Beat all the Rest Kelley Milling Co., K. C., U. S. A. Whiskies and Tobaccos. St. Joseph, Mo. TOPEKA, KAN. TheTopeka Plaindealer. KANSAS BANK TANGLE. Governor Stubbs has struck a new obstacle in promoting his scheme for guaranteeing state bank deposits. After it was thought he had achieved a substantial victory in organizing the state banks to protect each other's time deposits, there was a loud cry that national banks were being forced into reorganization as state banks for self-protection. This was a fine state of affairs and pleased Governor Stubbs immensely. It was "going some," to force national banks to denationallze. But the national bankers began to realize that the governor's "reform" was rurious, and they cast about for a remedy. They found it in a counter organization of national banks, under the name of the Bankers' Deposit and Surety Co. They would insure Deposits also without forfeiting their rights and privileges as national banks, and they agreed to insure their deposits to the same extent, at least, as the state banks: They found moreover, that they had a distinct advantage over the state banks in as much as they could pay 1 per cent or even more interest on time deposits while the Stubbs law limits the rates bank may pay to 3 per cent. An entirely new phrase of banking situation in Kansas is thus developed whereas the national bank is had been at a disadvantage before the table seem to be turned completely. Governor Stubbs, who had chuckled mightly when he thought the national bank would be forced to denationalize, now saw with dismay that if the new situation developed extensively the state banks might be forced to nationalize in order to compete with the national banks that were paying a higher rate of interest and safe guarding deposits quite as collectually as state banks. Governor Stubbs is naturally displeased and like the average reform governor who discovers that his pet scheme is frustrated, he now threatens to call an extra session of the legislature to amend the law and make it more drastic, but as yet is not certain that the legislature could remedy the defect. If the Bankers Deposit and Surety Company can be classified as an insurance company it is possible that it could be so "regulated" under the insurance law as to reach the national banks. In Kansas they have a way of "regulating" things that is effective even if it is not always just and may result in confiscation and annihilation. The national bankers of Kansas will no doubt insist on their rights There is no more justice in limiting the rate banks may pay depositors than in limiting the price grocers may pay for eggs If money is plentiful, with little demand, the rates are low; if the reverse conditions exist rates are higher. Under Governor Stubb's scheme there could be no competition among bankers. The spirit of business would be killed and the other large and small depositors would suffer a reduction in the incomes they receive from their money. It's a pretty tangle which Governor Stubbs has envolved, and he will have no great amount of sympathy in his efforts to straighten it out.—Kansas City Journal. FROM THE ROCKIES TO THE SEA A Five Thousand Mile Trip by Kelly Miller, Howard University, Washington, D. C. I have just completed an itinerary through the middle tier of states reaching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Rocky Mountains. The territory covered embraces Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois, Missouri and Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, making a zone two states deep, two hundred miles in latitude and two thousand to the main. It had previously been my good fortune to visit all sections of the United States north and south where colored people are found in considerable numbers and to make observations and receive impressions of the racial situation. My recent itinerary was purposely planned in order to study certain peculiarities of the critical zone of states forming the border region between the north and the south. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the people's everywhere for the hospitable reception and generous appreciation all along the line. The message which I had to deliver was everywhere received by the people gladly. Immediately upon the closing of Howard University, on the 26th of May, I entered upon this tour with several objects in view. In the first place, I had received a number of invitations to deliver commencement addresses and lectures before schools and colleges and other organizations I was able to accept only such of these invitations as could be arranged into a smooth and regular itinerary within the region covered. My stated engagements were in Kansas City, Kans., Kansas City, Mo., Quindaro, Kans., Lawrence, Kans., Topeka, Kans., Denver, Colorado Spring, and Pueblo, Colorado; Des Moines, Iowa, Chicago, Ill., St. Louis, Mo., Indianapolis, Ind., Cincinnati, Ohio, and Baltimore, Md. The necessary limits of this article will not permit me to give in detail my impression of the several communities visited. The reader must therefore be content with a more general view covering the entire zone. I had previously visited different cities within this section and previous observation and reflection serve to confirm and strengthen recent impressions. In the second place my object was to call attention of the people to the significance and importance of Howard University as a national institution for the higher and professional education of colored youth. I found graduates and former pupils of Howard University in every city who were filling the higher stations as ministers of the gospel, physicians, dentists, pharmacists' lawyers, editors: school teachers and workers for the general uplift of the people. The world at large has but a faint idea of the wide-spread influence and power of this institution. It is only when one travels all over the United States as I have had the good fortune to do, and meets with the men and women who stand in the high places of authority and leadership, and notes that a large proportion of the outstanding leaders of the race are products of Howard University, that he gains an adequate conception of this institution as a great national Negro institution. It is the purpose of the university to focus the loyalty and enthusiasm of her 3,000 graduates and 15,000 some- time pupils about their alma mater and to utilize their potentiality and power in developing and fostering the greater university that is to be. I held various conferences with these graduates and organized local Alumni associations in cities where they did not already exist. I found undying loyalty and enthusiasm everywhere and the eagerness to respond to the rallying cry of "Dear old Howard." In the third place, my object was to make general observations upon racial conditions, as is my universal custom. The educator is apt to look first into educational conditions and, in this regard, the zone under study furnished a most interesting situation. In the southern tier of states including Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri, there are separate schools for the two races. In other portions of the upper tier of states, the schools are partially mixed and partially separate and in still other portions they are wholly mixed. By observing the operation of this three fold arrangement, one has a peculiar opportunity of determining the value to Negroes of mixed agd separate schools. Here as elsewhere, the careful investigator will not be too hasty in reaching a accepting generalization. I find that the sentiment of the people is divided on his policy. I find that the sentiment of the people is divided on this policy, the general drift of judgment being to the effect that mixed schools in communities where sentiment is such as to give the Negro the full advantage and inspiration which the school should afford, are desirable. But, wherever the Negro const takes a considerable reaction of the whole community, public sentiment, unfortunately, is such that the color of child must be requisite inspiration and incentive. It is a notable fact that wh-rever separate high schools exist, although the standards of admissions are uniform and invariable, there are three or four times as many Negro boys and girls in proportion who undertake the secondary stage of education as in cases of mixed high schools. Here, again, rash dogmatism should be avoided and a wise educational adjustment of the races must be left to a just and prudent local sentiment. Miss Bertie Ellis is nursing Dr. Hanna now. Bishop Grant will lecture at St. Luke A M. E. church July 12th. This lecture was to have been delivered earlier, but on account of the bishop's trip East, was postponed. Subject, "The Value of Discontent." William Douglass, a popular student of Kansas University, left for Denver this week, where he expects to open a law office. Mr. Douglass received both his A. M. and L. B. degrees this spring, and only recently passed the state bar examination so that he can practice in Kansas. Mr. W. E. Love of Coffeyville is here looking up a location for a grocery. Lawrence people hope he will stay here Dr. Eugene Lett, a late graduate of Washburn college, has opened his office at 115 Massachusetts St. Dr. W. M. Beckham, one of the most prominent colored men of America, lectured at the Warren street Baptist church Monday. Dr Beckham is field secretary for the National Baptist Convention. He was the guest of Rev. B. A. Smith. Mrs. Emily Henson passed away Thursday of last week at the home of her daughter, Miss. Foster. She was was seventy-five years of age and had lived in Lawrence forty years. She leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the Warren street Baptist church, Rev. Smith officiating Mrs. Ella Young celebrated her birthday last Wednesday and was the recipient of a number of beautiful presents. All who attended enjoyed themselves. There were two persons baptized at the Warren street Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Berry preached the baptismal sermon. Presiding Elder Ransom passed through Lawrence last week and visited Rev. J. M. Brown. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain. STUDENTS, $3 TO $10 PER DAY During vacation and odd hours, Business easy, honorable, profitable, goods highly meritorious. Endorsed by U. S. government. Write for full particulars. Shipman Agents Supply Department, Lewis Block. Buffalo, N. Y. YOUNG FOLKS, TAKE NOTICE A. M. E. church Young People Literary Congress, Fifth Episcopal District will convene in Ebenezer A M E church, St. Joseph, Mo July 15 18. E HOP A. GRANT, Pres. O. E. JUNEVER, Sec'y. STOP AT THE TAFT, Coffeyville's best Hotel. Forty-six neatly furnished Rooms. Modern in every particular and rates are reasonable. Jessie Higgins, Proprietor, 112 Mulberry St. Coffeyville, KAS. Penman & Wilson, the popular hotel ladies are located at 431 Kansas Ave. to serve the best meal in the city for 20 -Sunday dinner 25s. Neatly FURNISHED:ROOMS. Miss Lizzie Owens Shampooning and Straightening with the use of Mrs. C. J. Walker's Hair Grower, of Pittsburg. Pa. MISSOURI PACIFIC IRON MOUNTAIN Through Train Service Between Topeka and Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Carth- age, Webb City and Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a. m, F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent, TELEPHONE 371. 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 building desired. 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 Kansas Ave., Ind. Phone 1591. 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. 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Examining Physician of the nights and Ladies of Protection:} Special attention to diseases of women and private diseases Office and Residence 327 Madison Street ГОРЕКА, КА Office Hours 9 to 12 a. m. 2 to 5 30 p. m. DR. W. E. JACKSON, Physician & Surgeon 400 Kareas Ave. Ind. Phone 918. TOPEKA. Hours: 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. Both Phones 774 O. A. Taylor, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Office 334 Kansas Ave., Over Gibbors Drug Store Across from Throop Hotel. Calls Answered Day and Night. Residence 1535 Van Buren Street TOPEKA, KAB Dr. W. Roger Russell, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 921 KANSAS AVE. : TOPEKA. 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. KANSAS CITY DEPARTMENT: ```markdown ``` SOUTHWESTERN MILLING COMPANY is one of the greatest manufacturing industries in the state of Kansas and the Southwest. It is noted for turning out the best grade of high class flour. Its celebrated Aristos flour, made from the famohs "Red Turkey" wheat, cannot be surpassed for excellence and purity THE HOTEL Those who have used the well known Ralston flour pronounce it the best made and that the bread made from it will satisfy the appetite of the most fastidious The Southwestern Milling company has one of the largest elevators in the state and southwast, and the capacity of its mill is 6000 barrels a day. In the operation of its mills it employs a large number of skilled millers and its payroll aggregates many thousands of dollars a month The company guarantees the Aristos flour and if it does not make THE FANON AND GALLAGHER DRUG company is one of the greatest whole sale companies west of the Missisippi river. It supplies more retail drug stores than any other wholesale ```markdown ``` establishment in the West. The company is noted throughout the Southwest for handling the best drugs and druggists' sundies. Its cargo and increasing patronage is largely U A WILSON In walking through the bottoms in west Kansas City we ran across our old friend, James A. Wilson the pioneer Negro jeweler, whose place of business is located at 1616 West 8th street Mr. Wilson is an expert in repairing watches and clocks. He has had twenty four years experience as a watchmaker in the West Indies and America. Mr. Wilson is doing a fair business. He is interested in all race enterprises. Mr. Wiltiams business is somewhat distinctive, as there are very few Negro jewelers in the country. He says he could enjoy more patronage from his own people, and he should, as his business is of more value and prestige to the race than all the clives and money-wasting business. THE M. AND O THEATRE. The colored people of Kansas City ought to congratulate theirselves and feel highly elated over the fact that they have a high class place of amusement of their own. This theatre has now been in operation nearly a year and has been reasona- good it will refund your money. If you will give the Aristos flour a fair trial you will run absolutely no risk This company enjoys the confidence of the public and the development and growth of its large and increasing business is largely due to the splendid intellectual attainments and executive ability of Mr. J. H Shinnick of the sales department Mr Shinnick is a genial and affable gentleman whose efforts have contributed much to the increasing patronage of the Southwestern Milling Co Mr. Shinnick is well liked by ```markdown ``` all who know him, is unassuming and easy to approach, which makes him popular with all classes. Mr Shinnick recently visited his old home in Lexington, Kentucky, at which time he saw the old "auntie" who nursed him and who immediately recognized him, although she had not seen him for twenty years. Mr. Shinnick belongs to one of the oldest families in Kentucky, of the royal blood. He arrived at home on his birthday when there was a great time in the Shinnick family and was welcomed by all. due to the splendid executive ability and intellectual attainments of Mr. F. A. Faxon, the president of the company. He is an affable and un assuming gentleman, who is very ```markdown ``` popular with all classes engaged in the drug business. The other officers of the company are Mr. J. A Gallagher, vice president, H. A. Faxon, sec'y, and Mr. F. T. Faxon, ass't sec'y. bly well patronized. The M. and O theatre, having been established exclusively for the colored people, it should receive their universal ap proval and support, for the reason that the moving picture shows and illustrated songs and acts are entertaining, interesting and instructive. Nhe shows given at the M. and O. theatre each evening and at the matinees are first class and refined. It is an ideal place of amusement to which the colored people can go without being insulted or humiliated by being thrust aside. The shows given at this theatre cannot, for the same money be equalled or surpassed by any other theatre in the city. The management of the theatre have spared neither pains nor expense in remodeling the same and securing for the benefit of its patrons the latest moving pictures and the best vaudeville performers. Performances begin every evening at eight o'clock and last until ten o'clock. Mr A. B. Grant, the general manager is a genial and affable gentleman. He is a stranger in the city and is putting forth the best efforts to make the M. and O. theatre a grand success for the colored people. THE WM J LEMP BREWING COMAANY is one of the great brewing industries of Kansas City. It is particularly noted for putting out the choicest product of the brewer's art. Its celebrated "Falstaff Beer" put up only in bottles, cannot be surpassed for excellence and purity. Those who have drunk the Falstaff beer say that it is one of the best brewed The successful operation and management of the Kansas City branch is largely due to the splendid executive ability and great intellectual attainments of Mr. Ed GoPron, the manager. Mr. is a genial and affable gentleman who is always on the lookout to promote the interests of his great industry at Kansas City He is unassuming and easy to approach along all business lines. THE GEORGE E MURHLERACH Brewing Company, one of the great eat and most flourishing industries of Kansas City, Mo, brews aquallity of beer which cannot be surpassed for excellence and purity. Its celebrated Pilsner beer, in bottles or on draught is acknowledged to be one of the best beers that is brewed. The company is especially noted for turning out a high grade of commodities, and its goods are recognized everywhere as being of the standard quality. Mr. George CRAWFORD'S Compound Snake-Root Tablets. RHEUMATISM. Those who suffer from rheumatism assert that it is the most painful of diseases, indeed if you are a victim of it's tortures you can probably testify as to it's agonizing pains. Rheumatism is directly attributed to great quantities of uric acid in the blood; this acid being caused by various dietic and hygienic errors is found in the blood of nearly everyone who follows our modern dietary. Uric acid circulates in the blood and it's minute crystals have a tendency to gather in the joints, this crystalization or gathering causing enlarged joints, various deformities, stiffness and great pain. It makes the skin dry, harsh and yellow and hastens old age. Exposure to cold, wet feet, etc., nearly always bring on an attack. Many people suffer for years, few realize how easily rheumatism can be cured, due largely to the fact that medical authorities differ widely as to what constitutes the correct treatment. The best treatment is the use of a good local application to reduce the swelling and relieve the pain and internal remedies to purify the blood and free the system of uric acid. Snake Oil Liniment, extremely penetrating and soothing meets every requirement for local treatment, while SnakeRoot Tablets are the perfect tonic and blood purifier. Snake Oil Liniment. Is a combination of Snake Oil and other valuable remedies. Snake Oil from which it gets it's name has long been prized because of its penetrating qualities and it's power to impart an elasticity to the human tissue. Rattle-Snake Oil is especially valuable and is most used although Mr. Carwford obtains huge cobras, pythons and boa-constrictors from the snake farms of Australia where they are raised for exhibition purposes and for medicinal value of their oils and virus. Hundreds of people will testify as to its great value in the treatment of rheumatism sprains, bruises, frost-bites, etc., penetrating to the seat of pain giving instant relief, lubricating the J. S. KLINE, M.D., PROPRIETOR Drug Store formerly owned by Tay-Taylor & Kassel. 514 MINNESOTA AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, : KANSAS ism is upset or run down; one suffer the stomach and soon correct the trouble. Root Tablet taken before each meal means? Do you realize what Constipation means? Do you know that it causes the retention of poisonous waste in the system—poleoning the blood and making so ususceptible to all diseases. Medical authorities even state that every disease can be traced to this poisoning by Constipation. A century ago our fore-fathers knew little of Constipation. They were most active, more in the open air and also simpler food—so different from the present day—our modern offices and facilities and complicated foods. 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A. B. GRANT, Pr F. F. COSGROVE, Pres. A. L. CLARK, Treas. D. S. MANWELL, V Pres. N. J. W R. G Phones | Bell | 514 Main Home | 522 Main Kansas City Cigar C DISTRIBUTORS "Optimo," 26 Sizes Clear Havana Cigars "Flora De Mendel," 4 Sizes Mild Havana 10 and 15c Cigars Wholesalers & Importers of CIGARS "Pu "Sight D Nlearagua Richard W MEET ME AT THE M.@ O.THEATRE the only colored theatre in the state, a beautiful present;gives away every Saturday night. We invite our many friends from Missouri to attend the great moving picture show. There is nothing in the Middle West to equal it. Performances begin at 8 p. m. Matinee on holidays at 2 p. m. Cigar Co., importers of KANSAS CITY, MO. arns that is better off than very and sounds an fit amount than keep it mort, and at a time of business. National Bank CARS DAILY Kansas City He Who Earns A small salary and saves part of it better he who earns a larger salary and sounds Open an account with no amount that going a little at a time will not, you at can. You will like it. I is business. Call and see us about it The Peoples National KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. 16 TROLLEY CARS DA. Leavenworth -- Kansas He Who Earns He Who Earns A small salary and saves part of it is never off the he who earns a larger salary and sends an fit Open an account with it amount than keep it going a little at a time if you can. You will like it. I is business. Call and see us about it. 16 TROLLEY CARS DA'LY Leavenworth -- Kansas City YOUR PATRON/CI IS SOLICITED Regular cars leave Fort Leavenworth five minutes Regular cars leave Third and Delaware street fifty m Half hour cars Saturdays and Sundays when the weather is First car leaves Third and Delaware street fifty m First car leaves Fort Leavenworth seven fifteen m Last car leaves Fort Leavenworth at least fifty m Last car leaves Third and Delaware street fifty m nights. Last car leaves Fort Leavenworth at 12:00 midnight. First car leaves Kansas City, Mo., Tenth and Ninth at 12:00 am. Last car leaves Kansas City, Mo., Tenth at 12:00 pm (Saturday and Sunday night theatre and last car will leave at 12 midnight) One way ticket 60 cents, round trip five. Con mutation looks whole friendly con mutation took good for one five ride book, good for one person one person six days, $6.00. The Kansas City-West Rivers Vest in Railway Co. First car leaves Kansas City, Mo., from the station at the last car leaves Kansas City, Mo., Terminal 11. Last car leaves Kansas City, Mo., Terminal 11. Saturday and Sunday nights theatrical and last car will leave at 12 midnight. One way ticket 60 cents, round trip five. Commutation looks whole family. Commutation looks good for one person. Five ride book, good for one person. One person slalys, $6.00. The Kansas City-Western Railway Co. J. W. RICHARDSON --- --- --- Joints, reducing the swelling and preventing knotty deformities. Compound Snake Root Tablets Are a combination of purely vegetable remedies made after the formula of an old Doctor, who was noted for his ability to quickly cure rheumatism. 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Many times when the doctors pronounce a death due to heart-failure, it is in reality due to an attack of Acute Indigestion. Those who have suffered with Heart-Burn will little wonder that the heart stops beating when subjected to the more severe strain of an attack of Acute Indigestion. Do not subject yourself to an attack of heart failure when the digestive organ 210 East 8th Street Opposite Post Office N. J. KEYS, 2nd W Prg W R. GREET N, Sory "Pathfinder" "Night Draft" "Equity" Nicaragua clubs Big Value Richard Wagner Senseat 25 Cigars ```markdown ``` A Five Thousand Mile Trip by Kelly Miller, Howard University. [C u l d u d t r m P o g t i v e] FROM THE ROCKIER Throughout this entire zone the possible exception of a state, the Negro has made ample educational facilities In Kentucky and Missouri, the N. schools are notable for their excellence. There are a number of N. public high schools which are well known for their high standards and efficiency of work. St Louis has under erection a colored high school whose building and equipment will cost between $3000 and $40000 I will be the largest and best equipped building for the education of Negro to be found anywhere in the United States. In the lower states, there are several institutions for the higher education of the Negro—some supported by private philanthropy and others by these several states. Through the state of Kansas the public schools generally speaking, are separate in the high schools the state supervive two educational institutions for Negroes, one a Quindara and the other at Topeka Hon. W. T. Vernon registrar of the treasury, is president of Western University at Quindara. This school has one of the most picturesque situations or any institution of the United States. It atop a knoll in the midst of a 30-acre tract overlooking the slvery stream of the beautiful Missouri River with the wood in untain side as a backyard in the dime distance. Prof William R. Carter is in charge of the school at Topeka and is pushing the work forward with energy and vision that porters great things in the future. [To be continued] BRUNSWICK, MO. We the teachers of the institute of Brunswick, Mo. June 1909. Whereas we feel that we have been greatly benefited by attending and Whereas our worthy instructors have labored earnestly and faithfully to inspire us to noble aime. Bait Resolved that we heartily thank Prof., J. T. Payne and Prof. S W. Bigby for the interest they have taken in the young teachers. THE ALBAN THE ALBANY HOTEL EXELSIOR SPRINGS, MO. Only First-class L. Curing to Colored People in the City LT WATER BATH in Connection and all similar Convergence Rates by Day #1 0 special rates by the week Stanford W. King & THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE 17169 STEEL HEATING BAR ALUMINUM COMB Stanford W. King & Wife, Proprietors THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE. IT IS 9 IN LONG STEEL HEATING BAR. 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The Magic Henter is also suitable for heating the curling iron, has cover and can be carried in hand bag. Agents wanted in every town, but do not wait, send for it today Magic Shampoo Drier, $1.00 Magic Alcohol Heater . 80c Eastern Agents. New York Hair Co., 738 Broadway, N. Y. MAGIC SHAMPOO.DRIER CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. Be it resolved that we thank Prof. B W Morris for his valu a le aris no and talks while in session. Further more, Be it resolved that we thank the citizens of Brunswick for their hospitalities and curtesies. Farther more. Be it resolved that we hank the hour of education, for the use of our High School building. Farther more Be it resolved that we the teachers of this institute ask that Prof. J. T. Payne be appointed to conduct the next ear. By it resolved that we thank the program committee for the excellent program rendered Further more By it resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Topkai Plaindealer and the Missouri Soo Journal. Committee C. C Morris Chairman. Carrie V. Johnson Sec. Mary E Frazier Carrie Crane. Hortense Pollard Francis Watts The Negroes of Kansas City and vicinity will celebrate Emancipation day Aug 4 in a grand stall at the Independence Fair Ground, Independence Mo, An elaborate program consisting of Music, oratory, horse races games, contests. patriotism and pleasure will be the main features. Kansas City, Kane, and Kansas City Mo. and Independence, Mo. will unite in making this the greatest celebration ever held in this sect on of the country. The ladies of the different churches will serve dinner Sev. J. W Hurtz, pastor of St. Stephen Baptist church will be in charge of Barbecue with his famous come back sance. Everybody is cordial in itcd Committe J E Carpenter. F. J Weaver John Wesley. Chas. Roberts. Wife, Proprietors THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POSTOFFICE MONEY ORDER HOW TO OBTAIN GOVERNMENT TIMBER OR AGRICULTURAL LANDS Without Having to Live on the Land a Day. The average individual thinks that the only way to get title to Government Lands is to make a homestead entry and live on the same five years before getting a title. He is of the opinion he is limited to 160 acres and he would not live on a tract of land five years if the Government would daed him over one-half of a state. There is a way for any citizen of the United States to obtain titles to any Government timber or agricultural land in any state in the Union without residence or cultivation. U. S. Government Land certificates and pay for your land with same Railroads and timbermen obtain title to Government Land in this way. The Government discontinued issuing these certificates about the year 1883, therefore they are getting very scarce. The firm of H. B. Sanders & Co., Judge building, Salt Lake City, Utah, have secured a few thousand acres of them that they are offering at the rate of $25.00 per acre. The certificates come in 80 and 120 acre pieces, and can be located on any timber or agricultural land in Alaska or any state in the Union. The only way to do this is to buy Each piece has a letter of approval attached to it from the Government, and there is no limit to the time in which to locate them. According to the official report of the Department of the Interior under date of July 1, 1908, there is still over 75 million acres of unappropriated land in Oregon, Washington, California and Idaho. Some of the finest timber land in the world is open for entry in these states. Any person wishing to get title to some timber land or anticipating the starting of a townsite in the west, can get full particulars by writing the above firm. SURE CURE FOR PAIN Price: 5 Quarts for.....$4.75. 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C. of Kansas, the meetings of the Grand Court shall be at the same time and place of the Annual Convention of the ```markdown ``` 1 RS. M. E. COX, G. W. C., Wichita. Grand Lodge K. of P. of Kansas Jurisdiction, N. A., S. A., E. A., A. and A. Now, therefore, I, Mollie Cox, by virtue of the power vested in me as G. W. C. of this Jurisdiction, do hereby proclaim that the 15th Annual Session of the Sunflower Grand Court of Kansas will convene in Hutchinson, Kansas, in the Castle Hall of Magnolia Court, for the purpose of transacting such business as shall legally come before it. General opening exercises, and informal session in conjunction with the Grand Lodge K. of P. The following instructions are given for the benefit of the subordinate Courts. I. All Courts must send their endowment and reports to Miss Agnes Persley, G. S. of E. B. of Topeka, all per capita and Temple Tax to Mrs. Luella White, G. R. of D., Wichita, not ont day later PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. W. I. Jamison and I. A. Kncx. Susie Wash'i'lon, Def. dant, The defendant, Susie Washington, is hereby notified that a petition for partition has been filed by the above named plaintiffs, in the above entitled court against her, and that plaintiffs pray that their undivided two thirds interest in it No 193 on East Savin teenth street, in Kieth's 2d subdivision in the city of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas, may be set off to said plaintiffs in severalty, and in case this cannot be done without manifest injury, that the court make an order to sell same or make any other of further orders necessary in the premises, and apportion the cost and other expenses among the parties according to their respective interests, and that you must appear and answer the petition filed by the plaintiffs or before the 10th day of August, 1909, or said prayer or petitioners will be granted and judgment entered partitioning the above described property, as prayed for in plaintiff's petition and dividing the costs, charges and expense among the interested parties according to their respective interests, and in case this cannot be done without manifest injury then that the property be sold according to the statutes and the proceeds to be divided according to than July 15, 1900. 2. Courts falling to comply with the law as directed will not be allowed voice, vote or representation in the Grand Court. 3. All who anticipate attending the session please address Mrs. Nancy Crow, Hutchinson, Kans., in order that necessary accommodations and board may be arranged for at the rate of $1.00 per day. 4. It is especially requested that each Court send one delegate who must be a present or past Counsellor in good standing with credentials properly signed with Court seal attached. 5. All present and past Counsellors, W. Ix.'s, W. R. of D., W. R. of Depta.' W. R. of A. and W. O. who have served two consecutive terms of office may take Grand Court degrees upon presenting credentials properly signed with Court seal on. 6. Fifty cents will be charged for conferring the G. C. degree. 7. The G. C. will be in session four days and it is requested that no Court send delegate who cannot render faithful service by punctually attending each session and remaining till the G. C. adjourns. 8. District Deputy Grand Counsellors will send their commissions to this office together with report of all work done in their respective districts not later than July 15, 1909. 9. All members come prepared to dress in all black with white neck wear and gloves, to attend the Memorial services and Installation parade. 10. The First Degree work will be put the intercels of the parties. JOSEPH REED, AttorLey for Petitioners, Attest. R L THOMAS. Clerk of the District Court. [SEAL] First published June 25th, 1909. OF INTEREST TO OLD SOLDIERS OR THEIR HEIRS. Certain Old Soldiers Have Land Claims Coming to Them From the Government. Any old Union Soldier or Sailor who served in longer in the late War of the Rebellion, and who wore wrist to the war and traded a jersey of entry in the state in th. 1874 or 120 acres June 22nd, 1874 has a claim to the Government. It does not make any difference whether he proved upon his homestead entry or simply left it. There were thousands of old soldiers who went to Kansas and Nebraska after the war and took up 80 acre homesteads and when the grasshoppers and hot winds came along simply left their entries and went back cast. Each of these men have claims. Under a Supreme Court decision these claims are assignable. R. H. Peale, Judge building, Salt Lake City, Utah, perfects th title to these claims and will pay the highest market price for same. If the soldier is dead the widow or heirs can sell this right. If a soldier never made an entry he has nothing to sell. Local and Personal Benj. Thompson returned from Chicago Friday. Little Hazel Lee is visiting friends in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. William Rassom arrived in Topeka Sunday night. Miss Corinne Buckner is spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buckner. Bishop H. B. Parks completed his rally this past work for educational purposes. He raised $10,731.10 in Alabama alone. Mr L. R. Bailey, after being absent several months in Colorado, Montana and Neura ka, arrived her Wednesday for an indefinite stay W. W. Plumb, G. K. R and S of the K. P., made a flying trip to Junction City Wednesday. The K. T. grand session will be held in this city July 13-17 Miss Mattie Bryant of Perry spent the week in the city, the guest o Mrs. G. W. Hamilton. Mr. J. F. Davis of Vinita was in the city this week en routeto Wichita. Quite a number picniced on the Fourth at the home of Miss Jessie Oden about three miles southwest of town. 一 Dr J M. Jamison entertained Doctors Martin, Taylor and Jackson with a car ride to Vinewood park, taking in the many enjoyable amusemusements on the grounds. The outing was enjoyed immensely by the doctors, who hope to partic ipate in another at some future date. On Sunday the Knights and Daughters of Tabor will hold dedicatory services at Metropolitan hall. The hour is three p.m. Mr. George K. Williams of Kansas City spent the Fourth in the city, the guest of Miss Arnicholas Chiles. --- The Rose of Sharon club met with Mrs. Johns, 810 Morris avenue, Thursday of last week. A tasty lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lamberson of North Topeka. Rev J. R. Ransom and wife entertained Monday evening from six to seven thirty for a few friends, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. William Ransom who were married last week in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Alfred McNeil, formerly a resident of Tupoka, but who removed to Kingfisher, Okla, about twenty years ago, is visiting in the city, the guest of his sister, Mrs. M. W. Jones. He is engaged in farming. He was a pleasant caller at this office one day this week. McHenry Scott of the Progress Barber shop, 121 Independence avenue, Kansas City, Mo., has purchased a beautiful cottage at 1606 Garfield avenue, in that city, paying cash for it. The price was $1050, a bargain. He has re fitted his shop with the latest hydraulic chairs. He is one of Kansas City's leading men, ranking high in lodge affairs as well as in music. Miss Stella Slaughter entertained a number of young ladies Saturday afternoon from three to six complimentary to her niece, Miss Mayme Payne, and Miss Myrtle Foster of Kansas City. The afternoon was spent in playing various games. All enjoyed themselves to the highest and declared Miss Slaughter an ideal hostess. ١٤٠٠ في ١٤٠١م في المملكة العربية السعودية Officer K.rk Pinkston was called to Leavenworth last week to testify in the court martial case of Chris Les. Deputy Sheriff H. I. Monroe has a beauiful eight-room two-story house in course of erection on King and Clay streets. Miss Lottie Baker, who attended high school in this city the past year, returned yesterday to her home in Hennessey, Okla. Mrs. R. L Skearce spent a portion of the week in Kansas City and Macon, Mo. The Leader and Autumn Leaf clubs will picnic at Skene's park on the 14. A fine program and plenty of amusement for all. It will be one of the most pleasant outings of the season. Mrs H. H. Hughes of Kansas City Mo. was in the city this week, visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Barber and Mrs. A. P. Smith. Mrs Bille Nelson, aged forty, died at her residence, 420 W Curtis St. June 30th of gladder trouble Funeral was held Friday of last week at the Central Baptist church. Mrs. Pollie Josie, aged eighty, died at her residence, 1813 West Saturday of age. Interment was in Rochester cemetery. Mrs. Josie was the mother of Mr. Melvin Grant. The linen shower given at the Central Baptist church Wednesday in honor of the pastor, Rev. H. W. White, was a grand success. The attendance was not as large as could have been wished, owing to the inclement weather, but a delightful time was enjoyed by those who braved the weather. The church was beautifully decorated with palms and sweet peas. Ice cream and cake were served by the ladies and the punch bowl was presided over by Miss Alta Jones and Miss Grace Stull. Mrs. Anua Johnson of Manhattan was present The Thirteenth annual session of the Christian church was held with the church of this city, corner Twelfth and West street, last week, Rev. B. C. Duke, paector. A number of excellent papers were read and discussed Much credit is due Rev. Duke for the excellent sessions and the manner of entertaining the delegates. A Year in the South EDITOR OF THE PLAINDEALER. —Dear Sir: I thought that I would jot you a few facts concerning my years stay in the Southrrn State at Tuskegee Institute. I had a delightful time every one has treated me well. I arrived at Tuskegee on April 29, 1908, at 7 o'clock and began work Mayhaps that accounts for my liking the South, have been at work practically every minute while in the employ of Tuskegee as one of its faculty. My work has been viry pleasant, both as Secretary of the Agriculture Department, and assistant in the research work there and the formation of an extensive Negro library for special reference. The great pleasure of attending two school commencements which were enough to convince a very great many of the public, both white and black people, called the Institution one of the greatest Negro institutions in the world, it is doing a great work in bettering conditions almost everywhere. I think I have told of the different trades taught and of the academic work, I shall not here write it again. I do not think I should discuss the school. It is doing a great work-I am convinced and the 1600 attending students. I feel I have gained much in the way of knowledge during the last twelve montis months, and the 100 of us employed by Dr. Washington succeeded well, and I do not think any statement in my words is necessary. It is needless to say Mr. Washington is a great man. The western people are not sleep not by any means and they are gradually becoming acquainted with the Negro educator in such a way that they are inclined to repel any second hand information. But one must see and know more to move him to appreciate his broad mindedness and his great and generous hearted ways. I left Tuskegee Institute, June 9, to be away on my vacation for three months, and arrived safely home at Western University on Tuesday June 8, after visiting Lexington Alabama, Vickshurg, Meredian, and Mound Bayou, Mississippi. I stopped at other points enroute to the towns but had not the time to look around. the towns in Mississippi just mentioned I found the Negros doing well despite the fact that as one marching along by his lonesome. It made my brain work a little, for does it not seem that 45 years is a mighty long time to think over a thing and not reach a conclusion in how many co-incidente with those of a number of people? In reality I think the Southern Confederates do not still remember cause It is the result of the Civil War, the loss of friends, and the longing to see old remaining friends that causes them to come together surely their progress mentioned is enough to convince them the Negro deserves his freedom liven just a few years back. But the discussion, I promised to forget, yet that pain almost made me think more of the "rebs" as the sometimes are called, then I ever did before. At Memphis I met "Northern" friends and came across the line with them. At home I was greet. with the kisses and hearty hand shake of the family andd a great many of my friends, with whom I have yet a few more to shake hands with. Western University has grown since I left. The ground and every thing have undergone changes to some extent. Modernity seems to be finding its way out here. And when I saw the work of the hands of the student, of Western University, and heard the sweet music of the choir and listened while the band played, my mind reverted to I. N. I. I. I remember then the sweet melodies those 95 voices after-every night weekly except friday and Saturday, the songs and the music the 40 young men played almost nearly always, it seemed those two played such an important part in keeping the students courageous and attending. At Tuskegee the W. W. band sounded so fine being about the best Negro bands in the United States. I was glad exceedingly glad, to learn our literary department had advanced and placed itself in such high standing. The commencement was to me the same as to you, so much for that. I will close I would like to write more but fear that I have already gone too far. Yours truly. WICHITA, KANS. Ladies of the St. Paul A. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. Will H. Jones for the purpose of organizing a sewing circle, and to make arrangements for a church fail to be held some time this fall. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Will H. Jones, president, Mrs. Caney Barker, vice president; Mrs. Madam C. J. Walker, Discoverer and Manufacturer, 2518 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. THE FACE OF A WOMAN WITH A HALF-LOOKING EYE. Because it cures the scalp of all diseases and stops the hair at once from falling out, and starts at ones to growing. During my many years of research, and working with something to improve my own hair, in preparations manufactured by others, I was always unsuccessful, until through the Diane Providence of God was permitted in a dream to discover the preparation that I am now placing at the disposal of those who are today in the same condition that I was in just three years ago. 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Miss Charles Etta Nicholson Washburn College Topeka Kansas spent a few days in Kingtisher, in the interest of the Topeka Plat dealer. While here she visited the Joint Normal and rendered some very fine instumental Solos she is an accomplished musician, having taken lessons two terms from Mrs Zella Breaux of Langston University, and thee terms at Washburn College, Prof. I E. Page, of Langston University visited the Normal and made a short and instructive talk to the teachers. Prof L. L. Hendemann, institu of vocal music and Pedagog Langston University, spent a few days in Kingfisher in the interest of the College. --- G32. V. HARRISON LIFE INSURANCE? Ladies of the Orient, Beneficiary Society FOR YOURSELF AND CHILDREN, SICK, FUNERAL AND DEATH. To be without LIFE INSURANCE OF the ORIENT is duly authorized in Kansas, and is under the Sup't. holders are bonded in a reliable Society TO AGENTS. For information National headquarters. For Kansas Ave., Topeka Kansas. Payment of Claims." Pearl McNeal, Secretar SecuStar No 2.90 L'BILICA D'N'U L'E Defend not Zions, by one. For by now that she has been a fin the District Court of Lawrence County, Kansas, for a chi e on the grounds of abnominant and gross reglet, and unless she op- tiones at the answers to the petition. and be the plan of the court on the date the 14th of x of the 19th of the 1st leg one and divers in the 1st pct of the 1st leet ken a t a d j d g m a t d e r d d i- r B. J. R. McNary, Hon Attorney. K. P. B. died July 28, 1900. . Your Last Chance TO GET A FREE ORCHARD HOME YOU GET THE LAND at First Cost direct from the Government where water can be secured for irrigation. What better offer could any man want than to secure good Colorado Fruit Land at $1.75 per acre, exclusive of water rights, with the guarantee of a reliable water company that plenty of water for irrigation will be supplied by April 1910, in time for next year's crop. The success of the Colorado fruit grower has created the greatest demand for fruit land in Colorado that has ever been known. Raw lands adjoining the cultivated tracts in the older fruit growing sections are being sold at from $100 to $450 per acre, and bearing orchards bring in many cases from $1,000 to $4,000 per acre. Colorado fruits bring highest prices in the markets of the world and big fortunes will be made by those who secure good fruit lands now. Colorado has only one crop of fruit land and it is becoming scarcer every year. Sixteen thousand acres of fertile fruit land in the Southern Ute Indian Reservation, near Durango, Colo., will be thrown open to settlers by the United States Government through the State Land Board of Colorado by drawing to be held at Ignacio, Colorado, on July 15th. 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Address, American Colonist & Trust Com Western University you want to take advantage of the exceptionally liberal offer of the Government hard home in one of the best fruit growing sections of the state, make up your reliable information about the opening this of 16,000 acres of the best fr opportunity to hundreds of industrious people from all walks of life to enjoy secured growing fruit where abundant sunshine, fertile soil and irrigation best conditions on earth for fruit growing. Living July 15 at Ignacio, C ces of the State Land Board of Colorado, by authority of the Department of the Carey act, at one dollar and seventy-five cents per acre, exclusi you want good fruit land, this is the opportunity of your life. END FOR. OUR BOOK ," which gives complete information about the opening of the Southern U country. Every detail of the opening that might interest the prospective s made and those who want to know just how to secure these lands will ha ist & Trust Company, Exclusive General Agents, M University, Let's Get A If you want to take advantage of the exceptionally liberal offer of the Government, to secure an ideal orchard home in one of the best fruit growing sections of the state, make up your mind at once to secure reliable information about the opening this of 16,000 acres of the best fruit land that will give an opportunity to hundreds of industrious people from all walks of life to enjoy the large profits to be secured growing fruit where abundant sunshine, fertile soil and irrigation combined create the best conditions on earth for fruit growing. Drawing July 15 at Ignacio, Colo. Under auspices of the State Land Board of Colorado, by authority of the Department of the Interior, under the terms of the Carey act, at one dollar and seventy-five cents per acre, exclusive of water rights. If you want good fruit land, this is the opportunity of your life. SEND FOR OUR BOOK THE FRUITS OF PINE LIVE & VALLEY," which gives complete information about the opening of the Southern Ute Indian lands in the Pine River Valley near Durango, and a description of the surrounding country. Every detail of the opening that might interest the prospective settler and seeker of business opportunities is covered. Hundreds of applications have been made and those who want to know just how to secure these lands will have the opportunity to use the information it has taken years to learn. Address, The American Colonist & Trust Company, Exclusive General Agents, Main office 203 Symes Building, DENVER, COLORADO. QUINDARO, KANSAS. Educational Institution for Kansas and RPTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State and Best Industrial School of Courses Advantage Institution for Kansas and the West lege, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal strial School of the West Advantages The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West Leading and Best Industrial School of the West INFORMATION. A. M. Acting President. TON FRENCH, A. M. Acting Presi Phone's: Office, Bell West 1423. Residence, Bell West 15 --- The present allotment now ready for settlers consists of 16000 Acres of Government Land in the Pine River Valley within 20 miles of Durango, on the Denver & Rio Grande railway. This land is merely not good farm land, but the very finest fruit land in Colorado, where apples pay annually from $200 to $600 per acre, and where surrounding land is highly improved and producing orchards are worth from $500 to $2,000 per acre. 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This is also augmented by the uormal flow of Pine River, which in itself would be more than sufficient. All construction work will be under the direct supervision of the State Board of Land Commissioners and State Engineer. This includes all ditches and laterals The construction company has also put up a heavy bond with the state for the fulfillment of all water contracts with the settler. Thus you are assured absolute safety under direct state and national supervision on your water-rights. Each settler under the company's contract with the state is allowed one second-foot to each eighty acres. This is equivalent to a depth of nine inches of water each month over the entire farm. Not half of this quantity is ever required, even for crops which demand liberal watering. 7