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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER The Topeka Club Will Maintain "Lockers" Long After Stubbs and Dolleyare Gone and Forgotten VOLUME XI. A Five Thousand Mile Trip by Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Washington, D. C. (Conscluded from Last Week.) In those states and parts of states where the schools are mixed, the Negro child has opened to him all of the educational facilities provided for the more favored class. Throughout this entire region, the educational situation is a marked contrast with that of the farther south where the school system is so meagre and imperfect as to be entitled to that designation only by courtesy of language. Politically, the Negros in these states enjoy free and unhampered privilege of the franchise. If restriction of the right of suffrage has been suggested in West Virginia and threatened in Maryland, it has not yet been put into execution. Maryland and Kentucky alone have separate car laws for local travel. I find however, that in all cases the Negro has to maintain a ceaseless effort and eternal vigilance to safeguard the civil privileges which, it is sad to relate, are everywhere being restricted and confined to narrower and narrower limits. There is little enthusiasm upon current political issues. The general attitude toward the present administration is one of complacent expectancy. There is a large exercise of political faith, which, like its spiritual prototype, is the evidence of things not seen and the substance of things hoped for. Everyone is impressed with the kindly, genial generous personal disposition of President Taft, but when his attitude toward the vital rights of the race is broached with hope and fear struggling for the ascendancy the universal response is "It does not yet appear what it shall be." Negro politicians are singing in concerted chorus the old familiar song: "Hilo ld, a stranger at the door, He got tiy knocks, has knocked before; He waited long, is waiting still, You treat no other friend so ill." Economically, the Negro workman finds himself confronted with the inexorable law of Anglo-Saxon competition which may be expressed in the motto: "Where there is work enough and to spare, the black man may have what there is to spare but the white workman must have first choice." The sceptre of the hotel and the barber shop have already passed from the Negro race. Negro workmen are found, however, in the packing houses and smelting works which employ them in large numbers. There is also a tendency to organize and develop independent business enterprises and one sees everywhere neat and orderly Negro barber shops, restaurants, drug stores and groceries. These are most encouraging indications, for the same kind of calculation, orderliness and business shrewdness here demanded will lead to success when applied to other lines of commodities. The easterner is surprised at the number of costly and beautifully appointed homes which the Negroes are accruing throughout the West. This stretch of country under dis. ```markdown ``` TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 16, 1969. cussion is essentially a farming region and yet the Negro population is found mainly in the cities. They do not as a general thing engage in farm activities either as laborers or as independent proprietors. Earl ern Kansas forms something of an exception to this general rule. I learn that there are over three hundred farms in this section owned and operated by Negroes, the majority of the proprietors being under thirty years of age. It was my good fortune to meet with two young Negro college graduates who are enthusiastically devoted to farming activities. One of these is the son of the famous Kansas Black Potato King who operates something like 4,000 acres, and who, I believe is the largest potato grower in the state of Kansas. He has under construction on his farm a residence at a cost of $25,000. The Negro shows no unusual criminal disposition except a reckless few, who, like the outlaws of any race, belong to a hardened criminal and anti-social element. The upper class of Negroes composed of the ministers, doctors, lawyers, editors and business men, are keenly alive to the needs of the race and are exerting a wholesome influence upon their general betterment and uplift. One meets with nothing of that spirit of supercilialoofness from the general mass of the people who are working together in the common cause. After such a tour as this, one feels able to unravel the tangled web of the race question and to reveal its inner spirit and meaning. In the first place, one is convinced that education of whatever kind or character is not of itself the solution of the race problem; else the problem would be solved in this section where the Negro has all of the educational opportunities applicable to the most favored members of the human race. Education is essential but not adequate. If every Negro of the United States carried in his knapsack a Harvard diploma with a Tuskegee certificate added we should view the race problem. In the second place, political right, necessary as they are for any race or class in a Democratic republic, do not afford the desired solution; otherwise the problem would be solved in all the northwestern states where the Negro votes as freely as any other man. It every Negro in Mississippi exercised the untrammeled right of suffrage as they do in Kansas, there would still be a grievous residue of the race problem. This problem prevail throughout the entire United States; where the Negro is intelligent as where he is ignorant; where he is disfranchised as where he has political freedom; where he is thrifty as where he is indolent; where he is virtuous as where is vicious. Political rights, education industry and virtue are human values and have their own reward. They constitute essential factors in the race problem which, however, is broader and deeper and more profound than any one of these or than all of them put together. The equation of the race problem is greater than any of its factors. The Rev. Mr. Quinoy Ewing in a notice article in the March number of the Atlantic Monthly, has told us that the heart of the race problem consists in the attitude of the white race toward the Negro. If the white man's disposition towards the Negro constitutes the essence of the race problem, the quintessence of the problem is the Negro's attitude towards himself. WILKERSON A GOOD SHERIGF! Best Official County Ever Had Deserted by Supposed Friends. John M. Wilkerson, who resigned as sheriff Monday, has lived in the state of Kansas since 1860, and most of the time in Shawnee county. He helped make Shawnee county and several of the pigmies who have cried "down him." We have many ungrateful hypocrites in this city who stand like a pack of hungry, howling wolves for their unfortunate prey; whose sole object and aim is to wreck characters and blackmail progressive people, Mr. Wilkerson was in his own office with his deputy, attending to his business when Ben Johnson came in to visit. He was treated as a guest until he became abusive and insulted his host by using vile language and striking him. Mr. Wilkerson, being lame from a broken ankle, upon which he can scarcely walk, Mr. Ward came to his rescue. Johnson fell against the glass door and slightly injured himself. They may have been drinking, which was their own business and not the public's. They were to themselves and it was a very small act for some fellow who wanted to get even with the therif to have circulated the occurrence Mr. Wilkerson was not the only official, either city, county or state that used liquor. It was no secret to anyone as to his taking a drink. He don't lie about it as some we know, who do so to curry favor and be popular. Mr. Wilkerson was a good officer, a big-hearted man. He has assisted more people than all those put together who flew into print to have him go. My brothers, you should apply the Golden Rule. Although slaughtered in the house of his supposed friends, he will yet live to see notribution made by Him who right-eth all things. Col. J. D. Norton, Mr. Wilkerson's undersheriff, was appointed to fill out the unspired term at the dictation of Mr. Wilkerson, who compelled the governor to appoint his man or he would hold on and fight it out, which, if such proceed, ings had begun, would have taken the whole term Mr. Wilkerson has been ailing for some time. Sickness, the loss of his son, and not being able to do much active work always worried him when he could not hunt a criminal down. He is an honest, upright man, who means to harm no one. All can join in and say that Honest John Wilkerson was a good officer. "Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." W. W. Plumb belongs to the mid life class—those who achieve greatness. For twenty five years he has been one of the foremost members of the order. He has filled more impore important offices, elective and appointive, than any other man in the order. He has attended more sessions of the Supreme court, has helped to make and remake more constitutions of the Sur flower Grand Lodge than any of his opponents. He is personally acquainted with all of the Supreme Lodge officers and is the best posted man in the Grand Lodge on the proper working of internal organism of a subordinate lodge. He is the only one of theseven men who are charter members of the Sunil war Grand Lodge who has never been suspected. For seventeen years has lab red hard and ha V₁ fully to make the Bunflower Grand Lodge the peer of any of her sister jurisdictions I W. W Plumb is elected Grand Chancellor, Kansas will be heard of in future Supreme sessions Those who wish to wear the golden spurs should win them If W. W. Plumb has not won his then no man in the entire Supreme jurisdiction is entitled to them. Odd Fellows at Junction City. D. G. lodge No.17, of Kansas, G U O. O. F., will hold its twenty fifth annual convention in Junction City, July 20th. The opening session will be held Tuesday morning at the C. M E church, together with the H. H of Ruth, after which each district lodge will go into its regular session. The Odd Fellow have made commendable progress during the past year. The official heads are men of brain and great business ability and it is through their wise leadership that the order has attained a standing that is second to none. Grandmaster Glover, of Wichita, and Grand Secretary Washam, of Topeka are esteemed officers and they have accomplished much for the advancement of the order. A Wholesome lecture. At the A. M. E. District Conference held in Lawrence a short time ago, Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom delivered the following address. My Dear Followers of Christ It is with no small degree of pleasure and sense of responsibility that I stand before you in the opening of this Conference to say that I thank God through our Lord Jesus Christ that our lives have been spared to meet together this our first time as NUMBER 29 your Presiding Elder, and Pastors of the Topeka District and trust that we may have the presence of Godt o direct our course and deliberations during our stay. May it be said of us when we are gone from this place that they indeed are men and women of God, for their words and ways were steps leading us up toward God and the House of Knowledge and Wisdom. Let each Minister and Delegate attending these Sessions remember that they are-Represent atives of God and the Great A. M. B. Church, and that we come here to do business for our King, and not to play and waste away the time. Hence, let the Ministers and District Stewards be prompt in their attendance. Let each Sunday-School Delegate attend all the Sessions of the District Confeence, taking an active part in all the Discussions, and let each Minister do the same with reference to the Sessions of the Sunday-School Convention; thus making each Session of both Departments interesting and profitable. Let us keep uppermost in our minds the Salvation of our people, Soul, Mind and Body. Let us impress this people while here that we are indeed children of one Heavenly Father, and that their welfare and interest is ours. We have among us some visitors from other districts of our church and other denominations. Let us make them feel that they are in the house of their friends, among Christian gentlemen and ladies, and right here I wish to correct a mistaken idea and false rumor that has gone out, that we are opposed to transfers; for we are not. How could we be? When we ourselves or a goodly number of us are transfers. And I for one, right here and now, want to say that I defy any man or set of men to say truthfully that I have taken the advantage of him or any other man, or talked against him to the Bishop or tried to get one Minister displaced from any appointment to put another therein; or because of my office or supposed friendship to those in authority have ever attempted to take the advantage of any brother. I have been thus charged and now let him that chargeth come forth in the name of God and prove his charge. But because of jealous and envious persons I have had to fight by faith in God to protect and maintain my own character or good name. And this fight seemingly has had to be made right along every year. Why, I can't say; for I have been the friend of every man, big or little, no matter how humble or exalted, friend or foe. I have gone to their assistance when they were in need, and often when others that were supposed to be friendly had denied them. It is true I could not do everything for them that they asked nor even everything I tried. What man could? But, I have done the best I could and Angels can do no more. I have divided my last dollar with my brethren. I have always been true and tried and never denied, and am willing to be tried again. But this will I do while God gives me breath. No man or set of men can mistreat my family, fight my church and abuse my friends to my face, without sticking fire in me. So, Biehren, let us be true to God, true to our church, true to ourselves, true to our families, true to one another, and true to our country. And do not put so much stress upon where or comes from nor who they are, but upon character and what they can do, and what they are doing. Since the Annual Conference there has been a good many changes in the pointment in our district, through no fault of your residing Elder, but through the wishes of the Pastors and the people and by the consent of the Bishop for the god of the work, except in Argentine and Manhattan, where Revs. G. A. Griffith and Prince Williams heard the Welcome oice of the Master calling them to come up higher. They both fell asleep in full triumph of living faith. Servants of God well done; The battle fought, the victory won; Enter thy Master's joy. Mrs. Jennie Moore Grand Worthy Matron of Prince Hall Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star has returned home from Chicago in order to make her annual visits before the setting of the Grand Chapter at Aubison the second Wednesday in August. Delegates to the Mite missionary convention at Passons, Mrs. Cora Boyd and Lucy Glead. Mrs. Paralee Fields of Macon Georgia is here and expects to reside here in the future she is a sister of W.C. Brown. Miss Tillie Fantroy have returned from New Mexico where she has been for sometime. Mrs. C.C. James is ill at this time The Stork has visited the follow. id boy and Gracie Nevien unds girl. Both arrived on Stewardess board met with Mary Bailey monday. taker, two of our well respected citizens have returned. Mr. Hankins is from Topeka, and Walker from Denver, we are all pleased to to see them Miss Mattie Miller who has been attending the conservatory of music at Chicago, has returned to spend her vacation at home, she will return to Chicago in September. Miss Parlee Lucas one of our popular young ladies, who has been teaching at Langston, Okla. returned home to spend her vacation with her parents. Miss Grace Gaston has been ill but is somewhat improved at this writing Mrs. Paris' mother of Mrs. Jennie Alexander has been quite ill for the last few days. MANHATTAN NOTES. Mr. Ed Patton's little boy passed away last week, the funeral was conducted by Rev. Lythe and the Rev. Gordon pastor. The wheat crops one looking fine among our colored farmers in this vicinity. those among our larger farmers, Mr. Ray, Irvin, Bridles, and Henry Davis, and numerous others we have not the space to name at this writting. The members and friends of Mt. Zion church held then four anniversary on the first Sunday in July, a great number of visitors THE NEW YORKER Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS - I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would like to use it for makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. MRS. W. F. WATKIN ST. I-Harrisman, Lean Ford's Hair Pomade (formerly known as Oronized Ox Marrow) Fifty years of success has proved its merits. The use of Ford's Hair Pomade makes style born, harsh, links or curl hair straight, soft and glossy and easy to comb, and arranges in any style desired consistent with it. It removes and prevents dandruff, infiltrates the scalp, stops the hair from rolling out or breaking off and gives it a life and color Denestely perrukted, its use is pleasure as a ladies of riff them at every where dear. Ford's Hair Pomade has limitations. Dep's buy anything else alleged to be "just as good." If you want the best results buy the best Pomade—it will pay ou. Look for this name Charles Ford Past If your drugist cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle regular size for $ .50 Three bottles " " $ 1.40 Six " " $ 2.50 One bottle, small " " $ .25 We pay postage and express charges to all polite in U.S.A. When ordering send postal or express Money order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. 133 East Kinglyn St. VORDA'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Canada by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere. werd with them from Emporia, and Council Grove. The people in Dunlap are very proud of their pastor, Rev. Gordon for the four years that he has been their pastor he has always given the best of satisfaction except from a few kickers which you will find in all churches. Miss Sarah Bridges is somewhat better she is able to go about the house without aid. There is more babies in Dunlap then there have been for years. It would be a good thing for some of our prosperous colored men to get a thrashing machine in this section and thrash some of this great wheat crop raised by our colored bretherren. Mr. Turner increased his family by adding two to his household. WICHITA, NOTES. Miss Lillian Huff of Denver, is visiting her brother Leoy Huff Mrs. Mary Goss has been quite ill for several days. Rev. J T. Smith, and Myrtle Flemmings left for St. Joe, to attend the Literary Congress which convened in that city. Mrs. Birdie White and Lucy Anderson, and Mrs. J. L. Harper, left Wednesday to attend the grand session of the Household which was held in Junction City. L. C. Carr has been visiting for several days from Marion with his family. Miss Anna Patterson of Independence in visiting relation in the city St. as Frame of Newton was in the city during the week and made a purchase of a nice farm about 2 miles N. E. of the city, where he will remove with his family, having sold his former home in Newton. Miss Ida Breck of Dayton, Ohio, delivered an address at the musical and literary entertainment given at the Baptist church, last monday evening. Alice Thompson who has been visiting in Coffeyville has returned home. LEXINGTON, MG. NOTES Mrs. Mary Parker the wife of Peter Parker departed this life on July 4th. She leaves a husband and ten children, one brother and thirteen grand children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. Parker was a loving wife and mother and was loved by all who knew her she was a devoted Christain, and a member of Zion chapel A. M. E Church, the funeral was conducted by Rev. A A. Gilbert of St. Louis, Rev Brooks, officiating. We wish to express our thanks for the kindness rendered us during the times, and death of our dear mother and also for the beautiful offerings. Yours truly, Peter Parker. NOTICE. The Literary Congress of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A. M. 13 church will meet in St. Joseph, Mo., July 15-18. This bids fell 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 Antolne St. St. Joseph, Mo., at once, that homes may be provided. Your respectfully. If You Saw Morey Laying 'on the Of course you wouldn't. We have some laying around and we want you to help pick it up. It will cost you only a postal card to find out how you can help. Write us today. Address 215 Junction Bl'd.,Kansas City,Mo 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. Wolf Packing Co. TOPEKA, KANSAS. 36 BOTTLES Milwaukee Club packed securely in covered Baskets--no charge for empties and basket free for ONLY..... $2.95 SCHIN CLUB REE SCHIN CLUB BEER DEPARTMENT 2. : PROCLAMATION office of THE GRAND CHANCELOR of the 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 or the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, Greeting. 1. Whereas, Art. IV. ( See 1 of the Grand Lodge Constitution Knights of Pythias on the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas do hereby cause the Grand Lodge to meet on the fourth Tuesday of July at 12 o'clock in. 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 Gilbert on the 15 to 21 days of August, 1908, all I 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., R. A. A. and A, in good standing are fraternally in- KANSAS CITY, MO. vited 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 Controller 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. Report of Per Capita Tax and Temple Tax must correspond with Endowment Report. All members reported on Endowment roll must be reported on Per Capita Tax and Temple Tax reports. Come prepared to pay all lack indebtedness. 10. No Past Chancellor will be allowed voice in the Gran dLodge except they have paid their annual Tax of 25c. 11. District Deputy Grand Chancellors must send in their commission and report to the Gran Chancellor not later than the 15th day of July. 12. The Past Chancellor degree will be confered on accredited Past Chancellor by presentation of certificate and the regular fee of $200. 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. 10. 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 lithings for the best. With brotherly love to all. I remain for success in F. C. & U. John E. Lewis Grand Ch Attest: W. W. Plumb, G. K. R. & S. THEY ARE OF FOR THE P1. 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 Maud E Glover, Atchison Miss Mary E Mason, Gilliam, Mo 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. Akansas City, Kans. Miss Blanche Williams Burlingame, Kans. Miss Fille Roberson, Bonner Springs, Kans Miss Beulah Campbell. North Topeka, Kansas O Jordon. St John Baptist Church. Salina, Kansas. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. James H Oliver, Defendant, State of Kansas to James H. Oliver, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued by the plaintiff, Esther V. Oliver, in the above entitled action pending in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, asking for a divorce on the grounds of desertion, and the care of the minor child, Neville Oliver and that unless you answer her petition on or before the 2nd day of August, 1909, the allegations therein will be taken as true and judgment rendered by this Court granting plaintiff a divorce and the care and custody of said child. D. H. BRANAMAN, Attorney. Attest: R L. THOMAS, [NEAL] Clerk of the District Court First published June 18th, '09. Colorado Sonta Fe trains to Denver pass through Pueblo and Colorado Springs, close to Pike's Peak. Only ONE NIGHT OUT on the COLORADO FLYER. FRED HARVEY meal service, block-signal safeguards and dustless track. Low excursion fares all summer Ask for copy illustrated booklet, "A Colorado Summer." Special chapters about fishing, camping out, big game hunting. Jackson Fair Headquarters N. E. Cor, Everybody get read Indepen Sept. 6, A grand display of Art Work. Prizes will pay along this line. not fail to enter their There will be pr Cattle, Sheep and Po RA Every afternoon will Some of the fastest tr great west will be seen sufficiently large to horses. Parties desir should call on or write EDWARD HUDSON, S Jackson County News Fair Association headquarters N. E. Cor, 10th and Vine Sts., N. Everybody get ready to attend the great Independence, Mo. Sept. 6, 7, 8, 9 A grand display of Farm Products, Meat Art Work. Prizes will be awarded for the day along this line. Ladies and their not fail to enter their hand work. There will be prices for the best Hunting Cattle, Sheep and Poultry. RACING Every afternoon will be one of the leaders. Some of the fastest trotters, pacers and riders 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. --- Jackson County Negro Fair Association Headquarters N. E. Cor, 10th and Vine Sts., Kansas City, Mo. Everybody 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 disp.ay 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. Every afternoon will be one of the leading features. Some of the fastest trotters, pacers and runners in the great west will be seen at this meet, as the purses are sufficiently large to attract the owners of good horses. Parties desiring to enter the various contests should call on or write EDWARD HUDSCN, Sec. Dr. J. E. DIBBLE, Pres. 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He was married to a lovely woman but death claimed her quite a few years ago, leaving him to look after and raise three sons, all of whom have reached the age of manhood. Mr. Sutton took great interest in boys and tried to raise them as any true father would try to raise a boy. This was proved by the faithfulness they showed their father during the last few days of his suffering, and their many friends extend to them their heart felt sympathy for the loss of their father. Mr. Sutton was formerly employed in Joplin Mo. at the miners Bank building, where he served as head janitor for over five years, and he was still in the same employment when he first taken sick. He concluded to come to Baxter and be treated for his illness about five or six weeks ago, and although during that time he has had the best of attention that could be given him, the strain was too great and the end came quietly on the 4th. The funeral was held at the A.M. E. church at ten o'clock, monday the 5th. the service were conducted by Rev Uriah Cole, it being the request of the deceased before he died. The church was filled to it's full capacity with both white and colored friends of the deceased who had assembled to pay their last respects to their beloved departed friend. The body was entered in the Baxter cemetary where his wife has been waiting for many years for the great restrection morning. BLUE RAPIDS NOTES. Rev. Berry preached for us Sunday morning and evening. Miss Marie Overstreet gave a long recital at the oprea house Thursday evening. It was an entertaining and financial success. The program was well rendered, the visitors who attended were Miss Maud and Carrie Fouten of Frankfort and Miss Belle Smith. Mr. Keren H. Brewer, visited in the city this week. Mr. C. H. Burdett and wife will leave the latter part of this month for Nicodemus Kansas. Among the guests that were here for the 4th were Misses Brownlee Callio Band, and Clara and Rebecca Cottee, Lola and Manie Potter, Ethel Cloud and others. Mr. Hughes and wife, Mies Ma. tie Overstreet, Mr. Monroe Smith were guests in Bigelow Sunday. Miss Lulu Rice is in the city for a few days. Miss Genie Young has been ill for the last few days. Rev. Berry will conduct the Church services Sunday night. Mr. H J Henry and family were visiting in Centralia last week Kallithrix Parlor Hair Goods, Combs and Toilet Articles. MRS. M. L. FIELD. 817 Kansas Ave.. Topeka. Both bones 1293 Restaurant, big trade.....$350 Restaurant and Lunch Room.....110 Lunch Wagon.....50 00 Saloon, clears $125 per week.....700 Grocery Store and Meat Market.....300 Cleaning and Pressing Shop.....150 Rooming Houses in all parts of the city.....$50 to $2000 Homes and vacant lots in any part of the city, will sell like rent. 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"Meyer's Special" Creamery Butter A pure, uniform butter, manufactured cream. A meal with good bread is enjoyed. Good bread is common, but We make a specialty of the good kind any other. r, uniform butter, manufactured only from swm. A meal with good breat and good butter Good bread is common, but good butter is hir a specialty of the good kind--in fact we A pure, uniform butter, manufactured only from sweet, pasteurized cream. A meal with good breast and good butter is always enjoyed. Good bread is common, but good butter is hard to find. We make a specialty of the good kind--in fact we don't make any other. Meyer's Bottled Milk and Cream Our milk is clarified, pasteurized and put into thoroughly sterilized bottles. It is of guaranteed purity and richness, ilk is clarified, pasturized and put into thoros. It is of guaranteed purity and richness, Our milk is clarified, pasturized and put into thoroughly sterilized bottles. It is of guaranteed purity and richness, Meyer's Ice Creams are made from pure, sweet cream, the are of uniform quality. We are prepared Creams and Icees at reasonable prices; from pure, sweet cream, thoroughly pasteurized form quality. We are prepared to make any ices at reasonable prices; we deliver prompt are made from pure, sweet cream, thoroughly pasteurized. They are of uniform quality. We are prepared to make any Fancy Ice Creams and Ices at reasonable prices; we deliver promptly. WE ADVOCATE the waking up of Kansas City, Kansas, habitants by proper pure food laws, and inspectors to guard against the adultera The Meyer Sanita PHONES | Home 181 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 on dairy pro Meyer Sanitary Milk PHONES | Home 181 West : Bell 219 West FIFTH AND BARNETT tt, Randolph & meral Directors and Embalm 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 181 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 an 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. Countoas Treatment ne Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Tobacco St. Countrys Treatment to Al St. Fine Wines, Cigars, Whiskies and Tobaccos. 221 Francis St. Countess Treatment to Al St. Joseph, M Courteous Attention Elegant Carriages Kansas City, Mo. d amlto Co. nd Embalmers. We carry one of the Finest Lines of Undertaking Goods in the State. We never sleep. Three Licensed Embalmers in Attendance. ss Growth FOR YEARS they have been attained by the purest and the fairest treatment to every our best and aid toward helping erron in Kansas City, Kadras, to structured only from sweet, pasteur- creat and good butter is always but good butter is hard to find. kind--in fact we don't make zed ond put into thoroughly sterripurity and richness, n, thoroughly pasteurized. They prepared to make any Fancy ice Ces; we deliver promptly. anguish, to the protection of its in- and the appointment of milk ulteration on dairy products. Military Milk Co., West : Bell 219 West, BARNETT Holph & CO. and Embalmers Best of Service Flowers Furnished if Requested FLOVR Ketley's Best Beat all the Res Kelley Milling Co. K.C.,U.S.A. Whiskies and Tobaccos. St. Joseph, TOPEKA, KAN. ADVERTISING RATES PER MONTH $2.00 PER INCH. MICK CHILKS, Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail ... $1.00 Six Months by mail ... $1.00 Three months by mail ... .50 Arrived at the Postoffice at Topks as Second class Mail Matter FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1900. PLAINDEALER MOVES. Tomorrow we remove to our handsome new quarters at 1129 Kansas Avenue, which accounts for the paper being short on news matter. VINITA. OKLA. Mr. Henry Pack of Muskogee, Okla. had business with the real estate man this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Rider returned on the 3rd from the Seattle Exposition. The Misses Clara Williams, Bessie McDaniel and Mollie Hawkins returned from a pleasant visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bblair at Parsons, Kansas. Miss Charlesetta Nicholson is in the city the guest of friends. Mr. James Davis returned from Topeka and Kansas City Friday. Miss E宝ie Buckner now has apartments with Mrs. Jane Thomas on North 2nd St. Mr. E. Hudley left Sunday for Bobley, Okla., to attend the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias. Mr. Louis T. Brown, the popular real estate man of Muskogee, had business in the city this week. Mr. H. A. BaBssetti of Ft. Scott, Kan., was shaking hands with friends in the city Saturday. Miss Laura Jackson of Jefferson City, Mo., is visiting friends and relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Reed of Chetopa, Kans., visited relatives in the city last week. Mrs. R. D. BBlackwell went west on the 6th Mr. A. D. Johnson has moved his blacksmith shop to Delaware street. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Sorrel are at Boley this week with prospects of locating. Mrs. Annie White of Oswego, Kans, was in the city Friday. Why will some of our colored citizens insist on spending their time and money in private park when they are not wanted. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Watson delightfully entertained at their home July the 5th 40 little tots at the age from 1 year to 10. After spending several hours in shooting fire crackers and skipping over the beautiful lawn dainty rehealtments consisting of sheerbet and assorted cakes were served. All departed vishing to be invited again. LEXINGTON, MO. Rev. Brooks and wife, E. B. B. Conway and Maggie Johnson attended the district conference and S. S convention of the St. Louis district at Higginsville, Mo. 4 week. Rev. W. C. Binen, P. E. of the district. They report having enjoyed the sessions very much as there were some very good papers read by some of the delegates and pastors of the different changes in the district. Miss one of St. Louis district. Superintendent of the S. S. made an excellent report of the S. S. in the district. Miss Maggie Wolfe and Mazin Woods spent a few days in Higginsville at week. Miss Stella Taylor left Monday evening for K. C. to visit her mother. Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson of K. arrived Sunday morning to visit Mrs. arris, mother of Mr. Johnson dina Stella Sewall of Wellington is in city this week. fru. Prince Osborn of K. C., K. ard Sunday evening for a short visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis in. fru. Georgia Walker is able to be up around her home again. iss Pinkie Hatbaugh is improving ly. r. Griffin Gialam spent the fourth his wife and family. e union picnic given on the 17th at oman's Park by the three churches enjoyed by all Quint a large number in attendance. From all indi- as we think it was a financial suc- 7. Watson and wife of Higgins. ville attended the plenice on the 4th. Quarterly meeting was held at Zion A. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. Wm. Henderson preached an able sermon in the morning and P. E. Collins in the afternoon and evening. Mrs. Susie Robinson is ill at this writ- ing. Mrs. Mary Hinch is on the sick list again. Mrs. Mary Parker departed this life Sunday morning at 7:15 o'clock after a short illness. Rev. A. A. Gilbert of St. Louis preached the funeral. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, two sisters, one brother, ten children and thirteen grandchildren and a host of friends. The heartfelt sympathy of the community goes out for the bereaved family. Miss Gladys Hicklin, Mr. A. Lawson and Miss Ora Lee Jackson attended the picnic in Highsville. Mrs. Charlotte Lawson is improving. Mr. Al Fleming is visiting his daughter Mrs. Susie Robinson. Mrs. Matia Hunter is very ill at this writing. Mrs. Lillie Moss and Mrs. Hester Johnson left Sunday evening for their respective homes. Mrs. Pinkie Harbaugh is able to be up and around again. Mrs. Mary Hinch is slightly indisposed. Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Jackson attended the picnic at Mayview Saturday. Mrs. W. T Harper and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Johnson left Monday evening for their homes after a week's visit with relatives in the city Miss Anline Freeman and Mr. Hobut Brown spent Sunday in Independence. Mrs. Eliza Shannon returned Monday evening from K. C. ALBBUOUERQUE. N. M. The Mt. Olive Baptist church that has been worshiping in a small frame building for five years has taken steps to erect a new building of cement blocks to cost $1000. For the purpose of raising the money the deacons deter mined to send for H.H. J. B. Bell missionary to the two territories who is known as a church builder, who came and with in 3 weeks raised nearly $1000. The work of building will begin within 3 weeks. The enclosed sketch from one of the city papers explains the project. "The deacons and trustees of the Mt. Olive Baptist church met Monday evening and let the contract for the church to Wallace Hessolden. The new church is to be built or cement blocks, and will cost $100. It will be built in front on the present church at 512 West Road avenue. The congregation has been conducting a campaign for some months to raise funds for building the new church and the members have succeeded in securing many donations. They plan to make the new church a structure of which the city can be proud and participate no trouble in seeming all the money needed. The picnic given by the A. M. B. S. S. was quite a success. All old and young enjoyed themselves during the amusement hours and when the repast was indulged in there was such an abundance that there was nothing left to wish for but 'home sweet home,' with its soft down or stew bed and with it's promise of rest sweet rest. The fishing party with plenty of fish and sun. LEXINGTON, MO. On July the 6th 1000, Lexington, Mo. was blessed by having one of the largest and one of the most respected funerals that ever took place in that little town. It was conducted by the surpiciis of the Knights of Labor and Rev. Gilbert of St. Louis, Mo. The most interesting feature of the case was the perfect character, christian and the devotional life of the lady as set forth by Rev. Gilbert of St. Louis, Mo. in his funeral discourse. Mrs. Mary Parker, the deceased wife of Mr. Peter Parker was 66 years old and had been married over forty years, and was the mother of 16 children, of which 6 are dead and 10 are living, all of one father in the person of the old gentleman Peter Parker. This gentleman and lady were married in 1800 just after being out away from slavery. They entered into the struggle of life without any education and without any practical self reliance and without any knowledge of the blessings of liberty. Under the great load of disadvantages of this kind the writer found them at the head of ten living children all grown and mostly all married. My heart leaped wilt gratification when I learned that this deceased woman had never bee seen in any diagrace by any of the children. This, I think, is the greatest victory that can be won. She did her duties for her children, her husband and for her God until death came and asked her if she was ready to go. The answer was yeal yeal not only ready but willing and waiting. Talk about holding out to the end to meet aur God; In my mind this is one case. My object for writing on this subject is to let the world know in my feeble way, that I have lived to see and know another Mary. S. W. Johnson. EMPORIA. KANS. Four Lady Normal Students stopping at Mrs. Elliott's gave a card party July 14th. A large crowd was present and enjoyed themselves. Mrs. M. C. Matthews received an invitation to visit the white Relief Corps of over 100 members. She did so and was well treated and made a talk to them. Rev. Craw and Mr. Elliott have invited Mrs. Matthews of K. C. K. to start their 4 act drama "Because I Love You So" to be presented July 16th or 23rd. Miss Thomas has the heroine's part and Mr. E. Staley the hero's part. Mrs. Phillips made a visit to K. C., Mo. Mr. Crawford of Okla. is here ready to attend the Normal. Miss Terry is a new student at the Normal. Mr. G. Elliott made a flying trip to K. C. to visit his son who is in the drug business. Mrs. L. Becks entertained audiences at the Baptist and Methodist Churches this week. Mr. McMillin returned here with his bride on July 3rd. The Baptists have also asked Mrs. Matthews of Kansas City to give them a program about July 14th. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. The Federation of Colored Women's Clubs for the stat of Colorado and jurisdiction met in Cheyenne, Wyoe, June 22 ad 23rd. There were 46 delegates, 10 officers representing 26 clubs. The Governor of the state of Wyoming delivered an excellent welcome address and spoke in glowing terms of the good behavior of the colored troops of the 9th Cavalry now stationed at Fort Russell, Wyoe. This federation of women is composed of some of the best talent of the state and the program rendered was of a high order. The exhibits of needlework, consisting of embroidery, battenburg and drawnwork was of best, also the painting was said to be unexcelled. The next meeting is to be held in Denver. Messers Jas. Waddell, Wm. French and Fred Roberts spent Sunday in Denver. Mr. Chester Franklin of Denver spent Tuesday in the city on business. Mrs. Lydia Button and daughter of New York City are the guests of Mrs. Helen Campbell of 427 St. Waber. Prof. J. H. Brown of St. Louis and Dr. Hall of Chicago are the guests of H. P. Boose this week. Miss Martha Johnson of Topeka is visiting friends in the city. Mr. Gaines and daughter of Washington. D. C. who have bee nin the Springs for the past four months left Tuesday for Denver. Rev. R. W. Johnson, who has been pastor of St. Johns Baptist church for the past three years tendered his resignation on last Sunday. The resignation came as a great surprise to the many members and friends of the church who regret that Rev. Mr. Johnson has accepted work elsewhere. His plans for the future have not yet been made public. JUNCTION CITY, KANS. Obituary. Mr. Henry Milton was born in Little Rock, Ark., in 1839. He serve in the Civil War in the sixties. He lived in Junction City over twenty years; about twelve years ago he moved to Leavenworth, Kansas, to enter the Old Soldier's home at that place. He departed the life June 25. He was a member of the International Order of Twelve. His remains were brought to this city for burial Monday, June 28th under the command of the Knights of Tabor, those in charge being: T. W. King, R. J. Winfield. Mr. Henry Harris, Mr. Jesse Milton, Master C. Payne accompanied Mrs. L. Milton. The funeral was from the 2nd Baptist church Tuesday at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Holt obsoleted at the burial, which was in Highland cemetery. Mrs. L. Milton wishes to thank the many friends both in Leavenworth and Dunton City that so kindly assisted her in the prolonged illness and death of her beloved husband. The members of the second Baptist church are making extensive preparations to care for the Smoky Hill River association that will convene in August. 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 Antoine St., St. Joseph, Mo., at once, that homes may be provided. Yours respectfully, JOHN A. GREGG. STUDENTS, $3 TO $10 P E 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, Lews Block Buffalo, N. Y. YOUNG FOLKS, TAKE NOTICE A M. E church Young People Literary Center, Fifth Episcopal District will conven in Ebenezer A M E church, St Joseph, Mo July 15 18. BISHOP A GRANT, Pres. O. E. JONE, Cor. Sec't. STOP AT Coffeyville's best Hotel. 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The one with short hair before I ever dreamed of of my discovery. The ones with the hair down show made after three years use. PRICE LIST: Hair Grower, per box, postpaid Glossine, Shampoo, A Six weeks' trial treatment sent to any address on receipt of $1,70.522 will be made when purchased in less than Half Dozen lots. No goods sent C. O. terms to Agents. AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE: Write f drops the hair at once from falling out, years of research, endeavoring to bind manufactured; by others I was always not dull I was permitted in a dream to the disposal of thousands who are today ago. and falling out, and I tried everything overed the preparation that I am now the most wonderful preparation for the guestrant to grow and stop the hair uses using my preparations, all of whom nothing but words of praise for my goods hair after three years' use. 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This has proven to be the most wonderful preparation for the growth of the hair ever discovered and is positively guaranteed to grow and stop the hair at once from falling out when used directed. There are thousands of persons in the United States using my preparations, all of whom are being benefitted in the same way, and there is nothing but words of praise for my goods coming from all sections of the country. coming from all sections of the country. The pictures above show the improvement in my hair after three ydars' use. These cuts were made from my own personal photographs. The one with short hair was taken before I ever dreamed of my discovery. The ones with the hair down show the improv made after three years use. PRICE LIST: Hair Grower, per box, postpaid ... 40 cents Glossine, " " " " ... 45 cents Shampoo, " " " " ... 60 cents A Six weeks' trial treatment sent to any address on receipt of $1.70.55 No reduction will be made when purchased in less than Half Dozen Lits. 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J. ROI, President CLAUDE DUVALL, Vice President B. D. GRAHAM, Secretary Ask for Graham Hats PRICE LIST: FRED M. STONESTHERT. Mellown AGED IN BOND 100 Straight Whisky Douglas Brew Let's Get Acquainted! Attractive Boxes Cushion Swars GEO. V . HAMM J Local and Personal Mrs Anna Thompson returned from Louisville, Ky. last week. Mr. John Rhodes passed through the city Tuesday en route to Denver. Mr. Hugh Shuck, who for the past three years has been in California, is visiting his parents. Miss Arnicholas Chiles left on Wednesday for a visit of four or five weeks in Colorado. Miss Beasley of Pittsburg is in the city to attend the Knights and Daughters of Tabor. She made this office a call Wednesday. Mr. Roy Wilson, who has been in the dining car service, is home once more. Mr Walter Jones is indisposed this week. Mrs. Kobert Barton is quite ill at her nome on East Tenth street. Mrs. M. A. Whitlow and son, Earl are guests of Mrs. William Smith or Emmett. A number of city people enjoyed a picnic on the Fourth at the home of Mrs. Moses Barber north of town. Mr Clem Wilson, who has been in Pueblo, Colo. for the past two years, has returned home and will take charge of the Summer Garden. A large crowd is here attending the grand session of the Knights of Tabor. "Dick" Harris arrived one day this week fresh from Texas. When asked what he knew he knew, he replied: "Well, I saw them pile faggots around a man day before yesterday and stick fire to him It was the most horrifying sight I ever witnessed God deliver me from Texas Mr. Preston Smith entertained a few of his friends Tuesday in honor of Miss Harris, who is visiting in the city. Music and dancing were the special features of the evening. All enjoyed themselves and declared Mr. Smith an ideal host. Mr. James Brown, the popular pharmacist at Snow's Drug Store, is taking his vacation. He left alone, but it is whispered about that he will return accompanied by one of the gentler sex. Mr. Will Ewing of Grand Canyon, Arizona, spent the Fourth with Miss Lucile Young, his intended bride. They visited friends in Kansas City Sunday, and relatives in Chicago Monday and returned to this city Tuesday. He left for his home on Tuesday Miss Ruth Scott en certained five tables at what Thursday afternoon of last week, complimentary to her sister, Elizabeth Porter, who is one of the June brides. The majority of the guests were H. H. girls, of which club Miss Porter is presi ent. The girl's presenten her a large and very, handsome vase. The afternoon was very enjoyable. Each girl pronounced Miss Scott an ideal hostess. William Johnson and Co have opened a second hand store on the corner of Twelfth and Lincoln streets. He handles all kinds of second hand goods. The people of Topeka should patronize him. This paying business, and one but should be established by color of people all over the country. Mr. Johnson is a number of years held a position at the state house or junior. --- No Rest Day or Night "I would lay awake for hours without any apparent cause, or dream terrible dreams which would bring on extreme spells of nervousness. After taking Dr. Miles' Nervine and Tonic for awhile I could sleep well, and the nervous spells have left me." MISS ALMA HUG, R. R. No. 4. Canal Dover, Ohio. Without sleep the nervous system soon becomes a wreck, and the healthful activity of all the organs obstructed. Restful, body-building sleep accompanies the use of Dr. Miles' Nervine because it soothes the irritable nerves, and restores nervous energy. When taken a few days according to directions, the most restless sufferer will find sleep natural and healthful. Get a bottle from your druggist. Take it all according to directions, and if it does not benefit he will return your money. Independence Jokin Counc Negro F ir association here N. E corner 19th and VI . D n forget the date, Seve nler 6-9. Meantime Eroch Hawkins and Kate Getter of Vinita, Okla. are the guests of their sister, Mrs. A A Hawkins of 715 Locust Mrs Getier likes the city very much and will no doubt remain for a while --- Gabriel Reed of Spokane Falls, Washington, is the guest of his sister, Mrs Mary Garrett at Topeka Industrial school. He is a Civil War veteran and an interesting old gentleman to converse with. Yesterday he made the office an agreeable call Mr Reed resided in Topeka when the population was below the seven hundred mark, and the many interesting stories of the long ago We are always glad to see him and wish him a pleasant visit while here The business and social circles of Topeka are threatened with the loss of their strongest pillar and most shining ornament in the persons of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Adams, who have announced their intention to return to .heir farm homestead in Shawnee county. Mrs. Adams is an accomplished farmer,s wife, having raised poultry and marketed dairy products for many years before they removed to Topeka twelve years ago, to put their boy through college. She is undoubtedly enthusiastic over her return to rural delights, as naturally she was never fitted for the giddy woirl of city society. TABORIANS GRAND SESSION. The International Order of Twelve, Kansas and Nebraska jurisdiction, convened in the eighteenth annual session at Metropolitan hall, 406 Kansas avenue Tuesday, and was in session four days. This is one of the largest colored orders in the West Over three hundred in attendance. Several thousand dollars were paid out this session for death losses. The order has a strong treasury with plenty of active members. The welcome address was delivered by Miss Ada Upshaw of Topeka and responded to by Mrs. Lulu Round tree of Omaha. The addresses of G. C. M, Frank Wilson and G. P. Emma Gaines, and the appointment of the committees were the work of the first day's session. The annual sermon was preached at the auditorium Wednesday evening by C. G. O. W. A. Wooten of Fort Scott. The The members were in full regalia Last evening there was a musical program at Metropolitan hall. To- day they will have a grand street parade headed by Jackson's Military band and the Taborian band of Kansas City Mounted knights and dauters in carriages and outing at Skene's park, concluding with grand installation and competitive drill. Sventy-five dollars to be given away to the best came, which will come from Persona, Acorn and Kansas City. International C. G. M. B A. Jordan at Little Rock, A-k. will be present to assist The new home for orphans, inform daughters and knights, located south of the asylum grounds on West sixth street valued at several thousand dollars, was dedicated by the order. Over $g 000 was raised at the petition. Election of officers will take place today FIRST AFRIC N Obstinacy," a one set comedy will be played at this church Monday night. The Philomathean Prairie be Don't fall to see it Given by him The past r delivered an excellent sermon Sunday morning The text was from and King 10:15-6 Installation service more hold Sunday afternoon The sermon was delivered by Rev Maude small and he change to the church by Rev Foster Jervil Olden and Rev O'Dilk participated in the programme Rev James Alexander was maste of ceremonies Virgin Mary Strangler of Inde Inde and Mrs Lucas, mstrom of W U, are agreeable callers yesterday H H lle Chautau, the tonsorial artist, has returned from a pleasure trip to Colorado Springs and Pueblo He is now holding down a chair in Al Alexanders' barber shop Gale Bass, who for several months has been in St Paul, Minn, arrived one day last week to visit his mother and friends. He has been doing nicely and carries a bank roll of several hundred strong, which is a good indication of prosperity SFRINGFIELD,MO. Walter Bias of Muskogee, Okla, and H. V. Wallace was the host to a croquet party Wednesday evening at Tyndall part in honor of Mr. Jeffries of Rollo, Mo, C. L. M. Cooper, who just finished normal course at Lincoln Institute, Wendall Campbell of Wilberforce and Walter Bias. Those who weilded the mallet were Misses Bertha Webb, Edythe Hanoock, Blanche Johnson, Marie Stemmons, Mac Hawkins, Alda Johnson; Messrs. Wendell Campbell, Arthur Cobb, Harry Rolin, Bryant Coker, H. V. Wallace, Walter Byas, C. Jeffries, Clarence Marrs. Later in the evening the party was entertained at whist by J. A. McCracken and wife at their home on Washington Ave, where they were joined by William Smith and wife, Mrs Jones of Chicago, Mesdames B. B. Booper, H. M. Fletcher J. B. Johnson; William Woods of Los Angeles, Cali, Cedric Cooper, Mrs M. O. Boxley and Miss Nosami Smith. Miss Adele Johnson leaves shortly for Chicago where she will spend the summer. Miss Bertha Webb leaves Sunday for Saint Louis. Mrs. Harriett Kelley is improving. Mrs Dow and little daughter of Fort Smith, Ark, are visiting her mother.in.law, Mrs. Anna M'Dowell. The Court of Fame given under the direction of Miss Marie Stemmons, one of Springfield's prettiest and most intelligent young ladies was indeed a success. In spite of the threatening and inclement weather, a goodly number was present and greatly enjoyed the beautiful play which displayed the ability of both actors and instructor. ..THE.. GREAT INVESTMENT! Do you want timber lands? Do you want to start a townsite? Are you interested in agricultural or fruit lands? If so, buy United States Government Land Certificates. They will purchase any timber or agricultural lands subject to entry in the United States or Alaska. Title attaches at once. Residence on land unnecessary. You can start a townsite, select the finest timber lands, or locate the choicest farming land in any State from Florida to Alaska with this script. These certificates do not call for any certain tract of land but can be located on any lands subject to entry in the United States. You simply buy the land from the Government with this script. There is no limit for locating same United States Government Land Certificates These certificates come in 80 and 120-acre pieces and are approved by the Government. Each piece has a letter of approval attached to it from the Department of Interrior and they can be registered like a government bond, so a duplicate can be issued by the Government in case original is destroyed by fire. Therefore they are as safe as a Government bond. Approved by the Government. From an investment standpoint, where can you get anything that, by holding, greatly increases in value each year, where the Government of the United States is behind it and where you have something that is as safe as a Government bond? Or, if you wish to use it at any time you can take your choice of any Government agricultural lands in Florida, California, or any State or Territory, or where you can locate a townsite or select the finest timber lands that is open in the West or Northwest? Whore could a man get a better investment for his money? Price $25 per acre. These certificates have advanced 100 per cent. in value in the past two years. Only a limited amount left in the United States. R. H. PEARLE & CO: Judge Building, Mention This Paper The Louisville National Medical College The Louisville National Medical College An Institution devoted to the training of Colored youth for the profession of Medicine. In this College he has all the inspiration that comes from being taught by teachers of his own race. Tuition, including all fees, averages $58.00 per year. Opens First Tuesday in October. The course of study is so arranged as to allow those who need to work time to do so. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas Edward Myers, Plaintiff. No. 25590 Anna Myers, Defendant Defendant Anna Myers is hereby notified that she has beed sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, for a divorce on the grounds of abandonment and gross neglect, and unless she appears and answers to the petition filed by the plaintiff in said court on or before the 14th day of August, 1909, the allegations and averments in said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered, divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant. [NEAL] His Attorney R. L. TH MAN, Clork First published July 3rd, 1009. DO YOU CARRY LIFE INSURANCE? The Knight and Ladies of the Orient, Fraternal Beneficiary Society 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 Society Company. LIBERAL TERMS TO AGENTS. F.r information Address:- National headquarters, 501 Kansas A.12., Topeks Kansas. Our Motto, "Prompt Payment of Claims." John M. Wright, Pearl McNeal, Nt'l President. Secustar Governor W. R. Stubbs has ten dered his resignation as a member of the Topks club, and it has been accepted. Some time ago the governor wrote a letter to the club stating that the attorney general had ruled the looker system of handling liquor was unlawful and that if the club didn't take out its lookers he would be constrained to resign as a member. The officers of the club notified him that the system as operated by the Topeka club, was not illegal, and that the club would not remove the lockers. It was then up to the governor to make good his threat He resigned, the club is still doing business at the same old stand and in the same old way. "No liquor is ever sold at the club," said a member of the house committee, "and we do not propose confess being law violators by moving the locker system, even with attitude must entail the loss of the governor as a member." Cerrt Attorney John Schenck, en conducting an inquisit the methods of the club, conference with Attorney Jackson this afternoon. ight out all the facts at citation," said Attorney "now it is a question of course there is a division opinion as to the law." It will be up to the attorney general to determine whether there will be any prosecutions against club members. Mst of the leading lawyers of the city claim that the club keeps well within the law and that a prosecution will not hold. The Kansas City Journal. ALBUQUERQUE. N. M. We wish to say a few things about our work out in the far west. We want the public to know that we are still keeping our eyes on the bright and morning star, and trying to lay the foundation of the Baptist cause in this fair nest, and that we have been struggling for the passed eight years, trying to build a Baptist church in this city, but we are pleased to say by the THE ALBANY HOTEL Only First-class Hotel Catering to Colored People in the City. SALT WATER BATH in Connection, and all Modern Converiences Rates by Dty $1, $1.50, special rates by the week Stanford W. King & Wife, Proprietors THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE IT IS 9 IN LONG STEEL HEATING BAR THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER Ladies you need this. 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Agents wanted in every town, but do not wait, send for it today Magic Shampoo Drier, $1.00 Magic Alcohol Heater . 50c Eastern Agents, New York Hair Co., 718 Broadway, N. Y. MAGIC SHAMPOO, DRIER CO., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. help of God we have got sarted on our work of building a new church. On the fourth Sunday in June God blessed us to a successful rally, we raised $1.66.67, the Rev. A. H. Henderson, well laid his plans and sent for the Rev. B. Bell, of Douglas, Arizona, who is field missionary for New Mexico and Arizona, who has builted eleven Baptist churches in these two territories in the last five years. He is known as a great money raise in a few weeks we raised $1.66.67, and now the contract for the erection of our new church has been let, and the work will begin soon. The ladies of the Mount Olive Church gave a grand reception after the rally. Under the management of Rev. J. B. Bell and A. H. Henderson, the Baptist church in the west has began to work upward after many long years of sleep. Rev J. B. Bell returned to his home in Douglas, Arizona, where he will be with his family and take much needed rest from his labors. May God bless our work in the far west MRS YATES HONORED At a recent meeting of the board of reeats of Lincoln Institute, Mrs Josephine Silone-Yates received the well merited honor of being elected "advisor of women in connection with the chair of English and drawing which she very successfully has occupied for the last seven years The Cole county Democrat, a leading daily paper os Jefferson City, makes the following comment— "Mrs Yates is considered one of the best English teachers in the state and the board made no mistake in re-electing her. Miss Arnicholas Chiles has for sale a number of the Magic Shampoo Hair Driers, which are advertised elsewhere in this paper. It is the best article in the comb line that has ever come to our notice. It does double service—a comb and curling iron all in one. They are made from the best material, highly finished and will last a lifo time. She has them on exhibition at The PLAINDEALER office. Ladies, call and examine them. Parties out of town desiring combs will please send ten cent extra for postage. 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 deed him over one-half of a state. There is a way for any citizen of the United States to obtain title 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 O. K. C. WHISKEY Price: 5 Quarts for. $4.75. Rye or Bourbon, packed in a suit case, value, $2.50 which we give free with first order only. No goods shipped C. O D. Free Price List. The O.K.C. Liquor Co., CHICAGO, - ILLINOIS. "The Oldrage" SEWING MACHINE. KOLLER BEARING. HIGH GRADF. Automatic Lift. Save Money by buying this reliable, honest, high grade sewing machine. STRONGEST GUARANTEE. National Sewing Machine Co. Belvidere, Ill. PROCLAMATION! To all officers and members of the Sunflower Grand Court, District Deputy Worthy Counsellors, Grand Representatives, officers and members of all subordinate courts of Calanthe of the Sunflower Grand Court, Kansas Jurisdiction, Greetings: Pursuant to proclamation issued from the office of Grand Chancellor K. of P. of Kansas, and in accordance with the following provisions of the Constitution of the Sunflower Grand Court O. O. C. of Kansas, the meetings of the Grand Court shall be at the same time and place of the Annual Convention of the ```markdown ``` Grand Lodge K. of P. of Kansas Jurisdiction, N. A., S. A., K. 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. 1. 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 L. A. Knox, Plaintiffs. Susie Washington, Defendant. 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 lot No. 1930 East Sev in twelfth street, in Kieth's 2nd 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 on or before the 10th day of August, 1909, or said prayer of 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, 1909. 2. Courts failing 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 K. G. W. C., Wichita. 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 interests of the parties. JOSLPH REED, AttorLey for Petitioners, Attest. R. L THOMAS, Clerk of the District Court. [SEAT] 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 90 days or longer in the late War of the Rebellion, and who went west after the war and made a homestead entry in any state in the Union for either 10, 80 or 120 years Before June 22nd, 1874, has a claim coming to him from the Government. It does not make any difference whether he proved upon his home-stead entry or simply left it. There were thousands of old soldiers who went to Kansas and Nebraska after the war and took up 2 acre homesteads and when the graes hoppers and hot winds came aloud 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. --- 4 R. 7% TO! rt . O ic | L. A. ] pre- a 7 a ga Te rr WwW hm Tv 9 rel T Ht 8 wi if 5 L) EM Pe BI Re! zg wi 1M 1G CO: ae A. Al Me ¥ {Jot wots ni ita, » red be a ing the he s wr well , ing ai nd ‘ to ry fs uy pre 6 0 if roa a jo wa 3 one Baal The remains of sister Surah Gipson, who died at her home near this place were deposited in the Wolf cemetery on fhe Oth of June, Ten days from date her husband, brother Wm. Gipron de parted this Sife aud was tatd by her aide, They dicd tu the triumph of living faith, both being members of Mt. Zion Baptist church at Tucker Creek, They Weave five children and a host of friends te mourn thelr los. Marvey Gipson, son of Sarah Gbjson ead also Sedalia, her daughter, are very low. On account of sickness in our neigh: borhood the new church house which is being built by Rev, Wm. Woods ie not eompleted. Lote of sickness in our vicinity. Ed. Leek, who has been visiting his eeother Henry Leek, deft for home at Nowate Thursday morning. LINCOLN. NEBR. Withur Wood |1 visiting relatives of the city. The A. M. E. church concluded theie all ylast Sunday night and the trustees found atter counting up that the sum of $316 was raised. This they heartily thank all donate und willing workera of the chich for, You lave done a good work. ‘hear who went to attend the grand session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabernacle at Topeka this week were: Mr, and Ves. Tames Weaver; Mesdames F,D. Forbes, Lury Davis, Mice Grant and baby Myitle Shanklin, Harvey Washington and son were call- ed to Omalie last Sumtiy. He ii quite iM thee. Rev. Be Jones trom: Springtiell, Mh, enroute to Atchivon, Kans. apeut a few days in the city amt spoke for Rev, Phelps at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sane day night Mis, alia “Laylor, wife of Nelson Taylor, died suldinly at her home on south Lith stteet last Saturday morning ebout Poodle of heart failure, The relitives of the deceased, which are hey sister, Mia, Mach Shan and daughte:, Mis. Lena Curtis of Kansas City, Mos ber sunt, Gea, A. Bailey of Chi- cago and his daughter, Mais. Tadna Lillte and mother in liv, of Muskogee, Obla., having anived the tuneral was held in the AL MOL. church of which deceased was a devoted member, ab 2:30 Monday aftcdoon, Rev, Mr. ‘Taylor preached and Wils assisted by Reva, OQ. a. Burcks hath, Porter G. Wy Hollinger and @. A. Mastin ‘the choin aendered excellent music the Unikting was fled with friends and spectators to pay last ree spats tu the deceased, which was a gad one, May other Jive as this dear soul did Vhe Murit werings were dine mene, tnlerment in Wyaka, Fhe public evtenda sympathy to the decease, Mis. ‘Taylot's, telatives: tho husbind N, ‘laylor, Mr. and Mra, Wale Viams, Mis, VMeShan, Mis. Lana Curtis, Me. George Bibles, Mas. Ulna Buley, and oti relatives, Your los is Mey en's pant Meslimes TT. Wright and We We Moshy entertained a number uf fricndts Tuesday afternoon fiom 2 to 5 ae the Tatter’es lame in honer of their sister inlaw, Vis. Wak Biewn and daugliter, Miss Midis ot Lawienme, Kana, Mr, Johnsen ot Natches, Miss, Ja in the city for awtate, Last Sumliy being vety stormy) the AL MOOG, clinch nally was Iaid over til the 2nd sunday in duly. Men, Co Lands amd daughter Ruth Robinson, ot Cheyenne, Wye, are the guests ot Mis FW Cooley ter about a month Vathor 4. Willuums and Mis, Stuns of Omaha were guesta ot Vi und Mis FLW. Cooley hain the seseren or tla Federation of Wonoau's Clubs here lat week, Mis. VW. Pearson spent the dth an Omaha, Miss Mattie Neunedy and Rebert Moe Gee were united in manidage bret bintay at 6:40 p.m. at theiy rooms, Rew D. Phelps, oll hiting. Miss Oneta Jenqueng gave a Junchoon uly 4th dn honor ad Mise Ruth Rebin- 2on of Cheyenne, Wyo, The several churches dad planned ta bok) puns in the ¢ity park duly 4, but after a bend sain an Sunday myht, the park was thought tu he tae damp for the occasion, ‘Phe MON church gave theirs In a hat) but fater dn the day, Mt. Zion Woptie, church repaired fo the path and hud a got time, whence they were compelled to go the chureh at 8 o'clak on aneunt of more ram, Hiowever, all inunaged to enjoy the nat- jonal day in some way, Mrs, Lacy Brown and itaughter, View Birdie Brown, arrived in the eity Tues lay to visit relatives. é MARTIN’S Olvasing aud, Dye Works 1012 N.Fifth 8t., Kansaa City, Kas. French Dry Cleaners" and Dyers. leeds Ded: fee a bi: ~ tivered, Your Patronage solivited, LEAVENWORTH NOTE. The delegates toto the Taber. ascle Grand Lodge which wil bein seasion the following week in ‘Topeka, are Mre. Mo Kinnie, Hardin, and Bright, snd Mra. J. Nichols, and A. W. Hopkins. Mra. H, H. Rogers, spent a few days in Kansas City last week. IE C. Jones, 10 visiting relatives in Kaneae City. Misa Eleanor Green, is attending the C. M,E, Sunday School coa. vention, in Kekridge Kanaas. Misa Cecil Carter, snd Jeanett Frye, of Lawrence, were the gucst ot the Barne’s laet week. Issac Murray, one of the p'oneer residents of this oity died zt Lis home Sunday July 11*h. and was burried the 13th. from the Catholic chursh his death was duc to heart prostration, Mrs S. T. Jones is during nicely in her Toe cream parlor at 122, north Fifth Street. Lawyer Houston of Kansas oity visited Leavenworth, the guest of B. K Bruce, Ivat Sunday. B. T. Samuels hae retnrned from his visit to Ken'ucky. Business in the Two Kansas Cities THE M, AND O, THEATRF, ‘Tho colored people of Kansas City ought to congratulate them. aelvea and feel highly elated over the tact that they have a bigh clea plac= of amusement of their own. Th’s theatre has now been in ope.ation ucarly a year aud has been reasona: bly well patronized, The M. and O theatre, having been established ex- clusively for the colored people, it should receive their universal ap ‘proval and support, fur the reason that the moving picture shows and Wlustrated songs and acs are ente:e taining interesting and instructive Nhe shows given at the M and O, theatre each evening and at the mat inees are firat class and refined. It ji an ideal place of amusement to which the colored people can go withoul being insulted or humiliated by being thrust aside. The shows given at this theatre cannot, for ibe same money be equalled or surpasied by any other theatre in the city. The management of the theatre have spared neither psine nor w\ pense in remodeling the same snd securing forthe benefic of ms patrons the fateat moving piciurta and the test vandeville performers Performances hegin every evening ateigh* o'clock and Jast until ten veluk. Mr A.B. Grant, ths gen: eral manager isa genial and sflable gentlernan, Heise 4 strangeria he city ands putteg forth the best efforts to make the M. and O. thea- tre a grand success fer the colored people, If You Saw Movey Laying on the Ground Would You Pick it Up? Of ceurse you would. We have some laying arouud and we wart youto help pick it up, It will cost you only a postal verd to fi: d gut how you can help, Write ustodsy. Address | 215 Jenction Bl'd., Kansas City,Mo THE WM J LEMP BREWING COMAANY 18 one of the great brewing industelre of Karsss City. It is particularly noted for putting cut the choices: product of the brewer's art. Ite celebrated “Falstaff Beer’ put up oaly in bottles, cannot be surpacee? for excellence and purity. Those who have drank the Falstaf beer say that it is one of the best brewed. the saccesstul operation and man agement of the Kansas City branch is largely due to the splerdid exee- utive ability and great intellec.aal attalaments ot Mr Ed GoPros, the manager. Mr. 18 a geoial and afla- ble gentleman who is always om the luokowt 30 prom rte the intercete uf his qreat industry at Kaosas City. He is unassuming and easy to ap- proach along all bustness lines. TES GRORUS ¥. MUBHLEBACH Brewing Comipasy: one of the great. eitand most flourishing industries uf Kaneas City, Mo, brews squall ity of beer which cannot be sar- pot for excellence amd parity. ta celebrated VPilaner beer, in bot« tles or on draught 16 acknowledged to be one of the best beers that is brewed. Thecompany is peel noted tor turning out a hig sol, yes of commodities, and ite goods are recognized everywhere as belong of the atandard quality. Mr. George CRAWFORD'S Compound Snake-Root Tablets. RHEUMATISN. ‘rhose who suffer from rheumatiom as- sert that it ie 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 ta great quantities of uric acid in the blood; this acid being caused by various dietic and hygenlc errors ia 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, Jt 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 rheuma- tism can be cured, due largely to the fact that medical authorities differ wide- ly us to what constitutes the correct treatinent. The best treatment is the use of a gocd local application to reduce the swelling and relieve the pain and internal reme- dies to purify the blood and free the system of uric acid, Snake Oil Liniment, extremely pene- trating and ecothing meeta every require- ment for local treatment, while Snake- Root Sublets are the perfect tonic and blood purifier, Snake Ou Lintment, [s a combination of Snake Oll and other valuable remedies. Snake Oi! from which it gets it’s namo has long been prized yecause of its penetrating qualitics and t's power to Impart an clasticity to the human tissue. Rattle-Snake Oil is es- pecially valuable and Is most used al- hough Mr. Carwford obtains huge cobras, pythons and boa-constrictors from the snake farms of Australia where they arc raised for exhibition purposes and for medicinal value of their oils aud virus, Mundreds of people will testify as to ite great value in the treatment of rheumatism sprains, bruises, froat-bites, ete, penetrating to the seat of pain givicg inetant relief, lubricating the J. 5. KLINE, M.D., Drug Store formerly owned by Tay- Taylor & Kassel.- S14 MINNESOTA AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, : mn MEET ME AT THE e e the only colored theatre in the «tate, a veautiful preaent given away every Saturday night. We invite our many friends from Missouri to attend the yeast moving picture rhow. There 18 nothing in the Middle West toequalit. Perform- ances begin at 8 p.m. Matinee on holidays at 2 p, m. : A. B. GRANT, Proprietor a F, F, COSGROVE, Pres, D, S, MAXWELL, V-Pres. N, J. KEYS, 2ad V-Pres, A. L, CLARK, Treas, W. BR. GREEN, Secy. Phones| Home, gute Nala . K ity Cigar C ansas City Cigar Co., DISTRIBUTORS Wholesalers & Importers of “Optimo,”' 36 Sizes “ PathOnder" Clear Havana Cigurs CIGARS wert clubs Bor talus “Flora De Mendel,” 5 Sizes Wiehard’ Wagner | sentaetas Mild Havana 10 aud Se C girs (Se Cigars, 210 East 8th Street KANSAS CITY, MO. Opposite Post Office y - - Bn a OS i ‘He Who Earns 2 A small salary an { saves pirt of that is better off than he who earns a larg-r salary and spends all cf 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. The Peoples National Bank KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. (Opposite P. O.) j O88 8 A 8 eo ee st 8 8 = 6 og 3 og =o 4 og Ag 8 ow om og = og tg 2 8 og to 8 8 8s ; uy 3 wi 3 TRO : ., ROL : ie 3 tear = : . | 3 rae cae =: : . 3 eo aes 5 ort ah: 5 fe a : ; | 3° =aee : ! = tye oO Re | 3 ied i 3 : 3 a K. s ap : 2 1 a ZB aor ; a Se 3 : =e aes : OL sa Y tur = ae sai ti : : | : = a ITE Ci ¢ PM ¢ ee ee oe Hee bn D 1t & DAR =a = | : : Es ee * < mn ANN sa it : : AMM J s a = ; 3 se ‘Third ani € mann Se = AAA om. es ape = 3 f a tern im _ S um nae year : : md iy 3 in .8 c <a “ : bes bi H . mm . MTM joints, reducing the swelling and pre venting knotty deformities. Compound Snake Root Tablets Are-a combination of purely vegetable remedies made after the formula of as old Doctor, who was noted for hie ability to quickly cure rheumatiem. Aloes, one of the ingredients, is known to the medical profession as one of the best mild laxatives; Cascara, ancther, acte ag a tenic to the bowel muscles and Podophyilia fe the best liver stimulant knowa, far superior to Calomel, while Snake Roet le a mild toale to the merves and kidneys and the enemy of urie acid. These and a number of other equally valuable ingredients make these Tadlets sever falting. By ecting on the liver, kidney and bowels they purify the blood, freeing it of uric acide and other poisons. Too often people reeort to the use of mer- cury, salicylates and other strong medi- eines which not only ruin the stomach, but add another poison to the blood. Indigestion, Dyspepsia and Constipation Are closely nesociated maladies, whieh are almost universal, there ebing few people who are not constipated at times, aven If they are able to escape Indi- gestion and Dyspepjpia. Many times when the doctors pro- nouace a death due to heart-failure, it is in reallty due to an altack of Acute [n- digestion. Those who have suffered with Heart-Burn will little wonder that the heart etopa beating when subjected to the more severe strain of an atteck of Acute Indigestion. Do not aubject yourself to an attack of heart-failure when the digestive orgen- ‘fom fs upset or run dowas one Gaale the stomach and soca corrests the | trouble. Root Tablet takea before each meal tenes Do you realize what Constipeiion means? Do you know that it eames the retention ef poleonous waste neattus tS the syatem—polsoniag the bleed and making yo vesusceptible to all disseem. Medical authorities even state that neam ¥ all dlccase can be traced te this poigns- ing by Constipation. A century ago our forefathers know little of Comstipation, They wore maze active, more in the open ale aad ate simpler food—eo different froma the pou ent day—our modern offices and fachesles and complicated foods. So we must have something to take the place of thes natural agencies, By taking ove Snake-Root Tablet be fore each meal and one before golag te bed you cam soon rout the most etubbers case of Constipation, Crawford's Drug Store, ~~ Kansas City, Mo. Gentlemen:—I have used your Oraw ford'’s Snake-Oll Linfment for pains ané also Rheumatism In my back. I was cumpletely relieved in 24 hours. Sinse I have used your Iiniment occaslonally and since find I am not troubled wiht any pains whatever. I highly endorse it for anybody troubled with lame back and Rheumatism. Sincerely youra, 7 Ww. ¥F. Hawken. {