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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER Monday Will Be Labor's Holiday, and the Sons of Toil Will Lay Aside all Care and Celebrate! VOLUME XI. A BIG WEEK IN KANSAS CITY! The Pythian Supreme Lodge, Masons and Editors Attract Thousands from Every State. THE GREATEST event of the Twentieth century came to pass in Kansas City, Mo., last week. The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias of the World, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and the Western Negro Press Association had charge of the two Kansas Cities last week. These organizations brought over 25,000 of the race's most progressive men and women to the mouth of the Kaw. The sessions were filled with harmony throughout. Much credit is due the local committee, Messrs. Crews, Hueston, Knox and Callaway for the way and manner they cared for the multitude of people. They handled over ten thousand dollars. The big Pythian encampment at Nineteenth and Lydia was under the supervision of Maj Gen. Jackson of Chicago He is an ideal soldier and Pythian, and his camp was equal to those of the United States Army. The hundreds of tents and clean, well kept company streets was all that brain and muscle could make. Thousands turned out daily to witness guard mount at 5:30, which was an imposing sight and one long to be remembered. Several first-class bands from different states delighted the throngs with music. The Court of Calanthe composed of the brightest women of race from all parts of the Union transacted much business of importance. The Supreme Lodge considered the proposition of erecting a home at Colorado Springs Col. Several of the leading men of the race belong to the order and were in attendance. The Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., of Richmond, Va. a leader in Pythianism was on hand to direct the old ship to safety. He is a banker, financier, editor and lawyer of rare ability. He will at some future day take the Chancellorship and continue to add laurels to the order. S. W. Green, of New Orleans, was elected Supreme Chancellor. The band contest at Convention Hall Tuesday evening was witnessed by over five thousand people. The first prize was won by the Eighth Regiment Band of Chicago; second, the K. of P. Band, of Omaha and third, the First Regiment Band of Saint Louis Mo. The Omaha band took the audience by storm when they played the "Missouri Mail." It caught the crowd and they cheered until the band appeared and played a few more strains of this popular piece. On Friday the monster street parade which was over a mile long took place. The 250 hacks and thousands of Knights mounted and on foot made one of the finest displays ever seen on the streets of Kansas City. The officers were attired in brilliant uniforms and their bearing was that of trained soldiers. Ten bands lent their inspiring notes, and as the long line moved down the streets, white and colore1 people were heard to remark on all sides that it was the greatest parade ever put on by a fraternal order in that city. Friday night Convention hall was the scene of a great multitude. Ten thousand gathered to witness the competitive drill and ball. There were several classed and prizes awarded in accordance. Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin carried off the best. The Jockey Club of Kentucky, won the crowd The make-up of old cripples was unique and caused much merriment. They represented the "Old Uncle Joe" class, going through a drill in this style without a break! The Supreme Lodge adjourned on Saturday to meet at Indianapolis Ind., in 1911. The Press Association chapel, transacted considerable be "State of .he Negro" which will Thompson, Iowa Bystander, Desi vice for president for the second recording secretary. Adjourned a., in 1910 met in Allen Chapel, transacted considerable business. Resolutions on the "State of the Negro" which will appear later. Hon. John L. Thompson, Iowa Bystander, Des Moines, was the unanimous choice for president for the second time, Mrs. J Siloam Yates, recording secretary. Adjourned to meet at Muskogee, Okla., in 1910 The Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas and Jurisdiction met in Eagle Hall, Fifth and Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas., C H. M. Collins, Grand Master, presiding. The reports showed a wonderful increase both in membership and finance. Grand Master Collins was re-elected TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 3, 1909. for the third term by an overwhelming majority. The progressive element of the order is now in ascendency and the nonprogressives, led by past grand master, Sol. G. Watkins were annihilated. The progressives want a Masonic home—a good productive farm and have raised considerable money to apply on the purchase, and this is what the "nons" don't want. Grand Master Collins has rendered the order valuable service and will see that a good home is purchased. The committee sent out to purchase a home selected a site at Nealy, on the Northwestern road. If the site is not suitable a more convenient one will be selected. Prof. E. J. Hawkins, of Fort Scott, was elected deputy grand master, which is the only change made in the official family. A picnic was held Friday at Booker Washington park and the installation at M. and O. Hall in the evening. The Grand Chapter and Commandery re-elected the same officers. Under the guidance of Grand Master Collins, the Masons of Kansas are marching on to greater success. There were several distinguished visitors present from other states among them being the Grand Master of Tennessee and Grand Secretary of Mississippi. The Mount Auburn Cemetery Co. is platting a beautiful tract of land, just across the road east of the Tepeka Cemetery and right at the end of the car line, into a modern lawn cemetery for the use of the colored people, to be known as Mount Auburn Cemetery. A large number of prominent coloredpeople have taken stock and lots, several thousand dollars worth having been already contracted for The Directors of the company are: J. W. Fisher, Prof. C. F. Clinkeoulc, Ezra Downs, Rev J E. Edwards and Hugh T. Fisher. The grounds are near the city, being just east of the best part of the Topeka Cemetery. The lots have perpetual care, and can be secured on easy terms of payment. A dollar a week for a short period will insure you a family burial ground in a nice part of the cemetery if contracted for immediately. Lot owners may be stockholders and have a voice in the management of the cemetery. The following endorsements speak for themselves: Believing that a modern lawn plan cemetery in which the colored people would be entitled to full privileges would be of great value and satisfaction to the colored people of Topeka, and believing that the terms offered to the colored people by the Mount Auburn Cemetery are fair and reasonable, we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavors to secure for our people the privileges so offered and we recommend the united co-operation to this end of all who are interested in the welfare of the colored people of this community. (Signed) Rev. J, E. Edwards, Prof. O. F. Clinkscale, James W. Phillips, Rev. W. H. Housley, G. W. Hamilton, Rev. C. G. Fishback, Prof. S. G. Watkins, Rev. L. E. Hayes, F. M. Stonestreet, Rev. P. D. Davie, Rev. G. W. Henry, Rev. H. W. White. OPINION OF OOUNSEL. Topeka, Kansas, Aug. 31, '09. I consider the certificate of J. B. Larner and Chas. F. Spenoer, Attys., concerning the title to, the land owned by The Mount Auburn Cemetery Co., efficient guaranty of the title thereto; and I have personally examined the Charter and By-Laws of said Cemetery company and find that the same are in compliance with the Statutes of Kansas, and that the By-Laws are well adapted for the proper management of a cemetery, and believe the purchase of Stock and Lots of said company to be a safe investment. W. I. JAMSON. The following have subscribed for stock and lots: G. F. Clinkscale, Fred Roundtree, L E Hayes, F. M Stonestreet, Jon W. Thompson, P. Davis, U. A. Graham, Nick Chilus, A. S Smith, J. E. Edwards, G. W. Hamilton Henry Warfield, S. G. Watkills, James W. Phillips, W. I Jamison. No discrimination. First come first served. Lots are selling fast. Don't wait and then regret but till out and mail the following to Stone street & Hamilton, 634 Quinoy St, Assistant Treasurer and Secretary, respectively: Gentlemen: I would like full information concerning prices and terms of payment for lots and stock in The Mount Auburn Cemetery company. Unprecedented Success of the Race's Strongest Agency for Material Uplift in America in the Hospitable Blue Grass State. Dr. Booker T. Washington's Clarion Keynote-Unanimously Re-elected President-Mississippi Day a Stellar Feature-Group . Organizations Multiplying-Louisville Leads for Semi-Centennial of Negro's Freedom in 1913. Special by Thompson's National News Bureau. Louisville, Ky., Aug 21. All things considered, the tenth annual session of the National Negro Business League, held here this week was the largest finest and most profitable of the series which began in Boston in 1900. The citizens of Louisville had been heralded tar and wide as a people noted for open-handed hospitality and generous public spirit. On this occasion they not only sustained this time-honored reputation, but outdid themselves in providing happy homes, a commodious auditorium for the meetings, and a program of entertainment that kept the stranger within their gates constantly on the go from the call to order at Chestnut Street C. M. E. church on Wednesday morning until the curtain fell upon the magnificent banquet given by the local committee on Friday night at spacious Liederkranz Hall. The Ohio Falls metropolis more than kept every promise made. NUMBER 36 The delegates in attendance numbered upwards of five hundred, far exceeding the registration at any previous meeting. In quality as well as in quantity, they measured up to the high standard set by the organization. Every conceivable phase of Negro activity in the arena of business, industries and the professions was ably represented and the addresses gave evidence of careful preparation, abounded in practical suggestions, and made a lasting impression upon all who heard them. The Louisville convention marks a distinct step forward for the National Negro Business League, in a commercial, moral and inspirational sense, and the perpetuity of the organization has been more firmly established than ever before. Throughout the three days' session the deepest interest was manifested on the part of both races and all classes of citizens and to the final day's proceedings indicated as high a degree of enthusiasm as that which characterized the first. At every point the magnetic influence of the personality of Dr. Booker T. Washington was in evidence and at no time was there a departure from the ideals upon which the League was founded. Governor Willson Bids Convention Welcome. The principal feature of the opening day's proceedings was the addresses of welcome on the part of the people of Louisville and the State of Kentucky. David L. Knight, president of the local Negro Business League, called the first session to order on schedule time Wednesday morning in the auditorium of the Chestnut Street C. M. E. Church, said to be the largest church office owned by colored people in the State. After a few well chosen remarks indicating the cordial sentiments of the community toward the National League, Mr. Knight presented the Hon. Augustus E. Willson, Governor of Kentucky, who delivered a highly solicitous address of welcome on behalf of the State. Gov. Willson's remarks were pitched on broad lines, and his declaration against the practice of special pleading for the Negro or any other class of citizens—urging that every American be placed on his merits as a man and given a fair and square deal, aroused the convention to demonstrations of approval that constantly interrupted the eminent speaker. Attention was called to the fact that this was the first occasion where the League had been honored with the actual presence of a governor of a State at the meetings held in the various sections of the country. At the conclusion of Gov. Willson's eloquent address, George L. Knox, publisher of the Indianapolis Freeman, endorsed the broad guaged sentiments expressed, handed his own State of Indiana for its loyalty to the right in protecting former Governor Taylor, of Kentucky, and moved a vote of thanks for the encouraging stand taken on the problem of human rights by Gov. Willson. Other addresses of welcome were delivered as follows: On behalfof the city, Mayor James F. Grinsted, of Louisville; on behalf of the citizens of Louisville, Rev. C. H. Parrish, president of Eckstein Norton University; on behalf of the colored public schools, Prof. A. B. Meyzeck, principal of the Eastern School; on behalf of the Negro bar, Hon. Albert S. White, dean of the Central Law School; on behalf of the Louisville Negro Business League, Rev. L. G. Jordan, corresponding secretary of the Baptist Foreign Missionary Board, Mayor Grinsted bespoke the excellent character of the cNGro citizens of Louisville, and praised their public-spirited efforts to make better environments for themselves and their children. Rev. C. H. Parrish turned over the keys of the city, pointed out the harmonious relations existing between. the races in this community, and closed by quoting an unique poem on the attractiveness of Kentucky land, written some years ago by Governor Willson. The condition and influence of the schools was told by Prof. Meyzeck; Kentucky's brilliant roll of honor on the bench, at the bar and in the arena of national legislation was called by Dean White, and Rev. Dr. Jordan eulogized the work and aims of the local League, each extending a whole-souled welcome to the greatest convention that has ever been held by our race in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Admirable music was fun Cont'aued on Page 8. Band Contest for Kansas Bands To be held at the State Wide Fair, Topeka, Kansas September 13-18,1909 $500 in Prizes $250 First,150 Second,100 Third,TopekaBands Barred For Further Informatio Address R. KREIPE R. KREIPE, Secy. Western QUINDAR The Great Educational I DEPARTMENTS:--Theological Leading and Best In Western University, QUINDARO, KANSAS. The Great Educational Institution for Kansas and the West DEPARTMENTS:--Theological, College, Normal, Sub-Normal and State Normal Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, School Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal, including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Draw (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Print and Book.Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Faxing and Gardening. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub Normal, Musical (Instrumental and Vocal, including Piano, Organ and Harmony), Drawing (Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Printing and Book-Binding, Business Course, Stenography and Typewriting, Tailoring, Dressmaking and Plain Sewing, Cooking, Laundering, Farming and Gardening. Phones: Office, Bell West 1423. Residence, Bell West 15 J. S. KLINE, M.D., PROPRIETOR Drug Store formerly owned by Tay- Taylor & Kassel. 514 MINNESOTA AVENUE, KANSASCITY, : KANSAS The Cedreage SEWING MACHINE. 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Mat. vi chapter holds a key to success, which is Waldor's only success Points on how to develop talent, bad habits corrected in children especially which may save them from an early grave. Hours 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 226 Kansas Avenue Bell 'Phone 2449. Frank Bufkins and wife and son of St Louis were guests of Mother Bufkins for a few days last week Mr. Riley, wife and children, of Holton, spent several days in the city last week, guests of Mrs. Bert Ray. Ed Staley, Jess Helm. Clarence Tipton, Charles Douglass and Dr. Lett attended the fraternal festivities in Kansas City, last week. Miss Eva Elliott is away on an extended visit to Kansas City. St. Joseph and Atchison, with Miss Virgie St Claire of Atchison. After a delightful visit with relatives and friends, Fred West returned to Enid to resume his vocation there. Mrs Louise Harris is visiting her friends in distant points. J. B. O'Dair. of Chanute, and Mrs Dawon.of Parsons, were called to the city Friday to attend the funeral of Aunt Mary. Miss Calwell of Arkansas City, is the guest of Mr. Mason and wife ORITUARY, BY REV. CRAW. "A crown of glory is the hoary head; in the ways of righteousness will it be found." In conformity with inspired truth has been the life of Sister Mary Williams, who died at her home. 808 Congress St., Thursday night at 11:50, after a lingering illness caused by a complication of diseases. She was born Jan. 1st, 1837, in Washington county, Tenn., and in 1873 came to Emporia She is survived by three daughters, Mendames Johnson, and Frank and Henry Rogera. She was for 40 years a member of the Methodist church, and was a devoted Christian and a loving mother. During my pastorate here I always found Sister Williams in sympathy with her pastor and a loyal mother in African Methodism. A short time before her death she left this message: "I am going to die soon and wish the Rev. Ransom to preach my funeral and do not want an elaborate affair. I would like for you to sing at the funeral services, 'Hark the Voice of Jesus,' 'The Haven of Rest,' 'It is Well with my Soul.' I am ready and waiting to go. Tell my children to meet me in heaven. Tell your mother good bye, she will be on very soon." The last song she attempted to sing was, "I will Overcome Some Day." She has gone from the church millitant to the church triumphant P E., Rev. J. R. Ransom delivered an able eulogy and sermon in memorial of Sisser Williams. MISSOURI PACIFIC RON MOUNTAIN Through Train Service Between Topeka and Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Carthage, Webb City and Joplin. Leave Topkea at 9 a.m. F. E. NIPPS, Ticket Agent. TELEPHONE 371. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The Stewardess Board met with Mrs. Norman Yeager Monday p.m. M.s. Edna Logan departed this life on Monday, dying suddenly from a stroke of paralysis. Dr. J. J. Kenner made a business trip to Topeka last week. Mrs Alta Clark of Los Angeles, Cal., is here visiting her mother. Mrs Fanlie Hoyt. She was reared here and the many friends are delighted to see her. She is accompanied by her five year old son, Clifford Mrs. L C. Hayter has returned from Cotton Plant, Ark., and is quite ill. Miss Jessie Hayter has returned from Topeka, where she was the guest of J. H. Guy and wife. The A M E Sunday School held their picnic at Bromu's grove, Aug. 19. It was largely attended and greatly enjoyed by all. Rev J. M. Brown and the officers of the school deserve great credit for the pleasure they gave the people. Miss Beatrice Hoyt has returned from Guthrie, where she was vini- ing her sister, Mrs Corinne Eagle- son. T. A. Busch, who has been quite ill, is convalescent. Rolla Crouch is slightly improved but is still quite ill. P. M. Hervey departed this life August 14, after a lingering illness of several months. He leaves a devoted wife and eight children. Mrs Susan Easton of Chicago, is here visiting Dr. Harvey and wife. Mrs Della Chipley, of Wakua, Ill., is here visiting William Scott and wife. Miss Bertie Ellis has returned from Denver and Colorado Springs where she has been for some weeks. Miss Frances McWilliams returned with her and will remain here or a couple of weeks. The pastor and members of St. Luke A M E church held services at the poor farm last Sunday afternoon. Rev J M Brown preached a choice sermon and all the inmates were overjoyed to be remembered by the outside people. Mrs. Belle Carson attended the Neosho Valley Association at Paola last week. Rev B A. Smith attended the N E. Association, at Atchison, last week. WINFIELD. KAN Frank Montgomery, the popular baggage and train man at the Santa Fe, writes from California that he and his wife are enjoying a great time. Rev W. F. Warder will begin a basement under the church soon. Rev. W. B. Nichols attended the rally of Rev. Smith, at the A M E church at Wichita, last Sunday. A large crowd from here accompanied him and all report they had a grand time and that they were royally entertained. W F Johnson, J W Jackson, A. L Nichols and J W Wood have returned from Prince Hall Grand Lodge. J W Jackson was appointed Senior Deacon and J W Wood D. D. for the 2nd district. Charles Fletcher'came up from Nowata, Okla., to visit relatives and friends for a few days. Mrs W. Morris returned on last Tuesday from Wellington, where she visited for several days with her parents, Mr Smith and wife. Henry Johnson is visiting his brother in Missouri. Fair began last Tuesday and the town is full of colored people. Some of the contestants for THE PLAINDEALER Piano have requested that the time for awarding same be extended till after August. The request is made on account of some of them having been unable to work on account of illness. We have notified the other contestants and as it seems to be satisfactory to all parties concerned, we grant their request. FREDONIA. Mrs. Mary Coleman, wife of A. C. Coleman, has gone for a trip to see her people at Ft. Smith, Ark. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Phebe C. Van Derhoast, formerly Phebe C. Bailey; D. L. Pressey formerly D. L. McCampbell, and C. H. Patterson, if living, and if dead, his unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devises, trustees and assigns: Take notice, that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, State of Kanaas, and that unless you answer or demur to the petition of plaintiff on or before the 20th day of October, 1909, the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly against Phebe C. Van Derhoost, formerly Phebe C. Bailey; D. L. Presney, formerly D. L. McCampbell, and C. I. Patterson, if living, and if dead, his unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees and assigns forever barring you, and each of you, from any and all right, title and interest in and to the following described real estate to wit:—Lots numbered seventeen [17], nineteen [19], twenty-one [21] and twenty-three [22] in Block No. Four [4], on Michigan Avenue, in Hughes Park Subdivision "A" in the county of Shawnee, state of Kansas, or any part thereof. T. D. HUMFREYS, Attorney for plaintiff. Attest: R. L. THOMAS, Clerk of the District Court. [SEAL] First Published in the Topeka Plaindealer. Friday, Sept. 3rd, '09. STOP AT THE TAFT, Coffeyville's best Hotel. Forty-six neatly furnished Rooms. Modern in every Particular and rates are reasonable. Jessie Higgins, Proprietor, 1112 Mulberry St. COFFKYVILLE. KAB. 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. --- The Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute — Toneday, Sept. 14. Be Sure ta Enroll the Onenhea Day. rn Local and Personal |, M* Sst Pare wes cuitiog on] re. J. W. Biroh of Keaes City] 0, A, Tayke,M,D. [FAIR OPENS Mrs. Elale De. Jackeon’s mother, $s much improved. Mrs. Stewart on Buchanan atreet remains quite ill. Mrs. Paul Jones fe visiting in Kan as City this week Mrs, Bosste Murphy is numbered with the sick Mrs, Taylor Reed has been indis- posed, but is better at this time. 2 ae Myra Marie Harris {s visiting her uncle, Dr, McLemore, and family in Ft, Scott, Attend the lawn social at the home of the Misses Lane on Fillmore St. Thursday evening, Mrs, Lou Pennel and Mra. Jeff, Kirg were in Topeka a portion of last weex, . Rev J E Edwards left Wednes- duy for Great Bend to preach the funeral of Mrs Grace Buchanan Mra Best Alexander and Mrs Venie Hamilton have returned from visiting relatives in Oklaboma. Invitations have been issued for the golden anuiversary of the wed- ding of Mr and Mrs, Bruce of Ft. Scott, Father Henry B. Brown of St Simon's church 1s spending his ya- cation of two weeks in Colorado Springs. Mrs, Laura Acott of St. Louis was in Topeka a few days last week, the guest of her cousin, Mrs Nannie Campbell Mro. R, Emmeit Stewart, Mrs. F. J. Elliott of Muskogee, Okla. and Miss Carrie E. Burnett of Soynton, Okla. spert a few days in the city. While hero they were pleasant callers t this office, Mre. Angeline Williams has re- turned from Kamsas City, where she visited her daughter, Mrs. Ella Wil- liame Robinson, and also met her son, Robert, who was there attends ing the K. P. Bupreme ledge. Mr and Mrs Johnson of Califor nia are in the city to reside perma- nently They aren wstoppivg with Mrs Webster on Van Buren street Mrs Johnson is the founder of the Knights and Ladies of Secunty Mrs. Bettie Pennington left Wednesday tor Denver to visit her daughter, Mrs. Maud Pennington Bhe will visit Colorato Springs, Puebio and other points of interest before she returns Mrs, Annie Rivers left Saturday morning for Kansas City to spend aweck, whence she will return to her home in temphis, Tern. She spent sevoral weeks visiting relatives and ticnds in Topeka and other towne in Kancas Mrs Eliza Hawkins and Yrs Clara Washam of Harrodsburg, Ky, who are visiting friends mm the city spent a portion of last week in Kansas City attending the K P Suprema session, in oor.spany with Mra M Bradshaw and Mrs A Howard ‘Chey have r-taurned and will ba with Mrs Bradshaw A number of girts and hoya met at the residence of Miss Addie Duan Weidreslay e eving of last week jor the purpose of organizing a club, to be known as B, ROS, club) The officers elected were follows VP es ident, Prince Hardiwan, v ce presi dent, Jem.s L Eughson; sec’y, Lis ty Wateun’ ase’s sec’y, Grace Pat- terson, treasurer, Addie Duan. Mr Gaitha Page wae smiling on his friends in Topeka this week Rev, Jobo Gregg of Satina is visit ing his parenta this week. Miss Bryant of Perry is visiting Mrs, Ham'lton on Weet Tenth atrest. Miss Lydia Staughter entertained a few friends at her home on Kansas avenue Wednesday evening. cA Mise Alberta Guy has returned from Oklahoma after a delightful visit of six months | The patty given by the boyso the Owl club Thursday evening at Elks hall was indeed a dolightful affair, Mrs M D Jones and daughter, Alta, have just returned from Okla homa, where they spent two weeks visiting friends They visited Okla- homa City, Dover, Hennessy, and Chickasha, and apent a tew days in Wichita. Mrs. Jones retummed to Ft, Riley Thuraday. Mra, Maggie Matley and Mrs. Lee Anderson returned Suoday from Kansas City, accompaited by Mrs C.K Ropinson of st I. uis, Mo who will be thar gu-ot several weeks Mis: Rotinson is the wife ot tne Supreme K.of R and 8, and has held the office of 8, Ix. for several years. | ee _ The Tennis club played its first game Tuesday evining on the corner of King and Twelfth streets where tae grounds arelocated, After play: ing several games, a number of num ber of girls and boys were invited to a dinner party ut the home of Rusu eell Brown, it being his birthday aa niversary. A delightful evening is reported. Mr. Wiitiam Carper, aged 67 yeare apd one of Topeka’e most highly respected citizens, died at his home, 318 Crane street, cn the 28:h ult, He had been ailing for some time of dropsy. He wasa professional cok and prior to taking his bed he was employed at the Uaion Pacific hotel. He was a member of st, Mark's A, M.E. church where the funeral was held. Mr, Carper was a splend:d citizen, a good, faithful Christian and atrue Mason, being a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 5, uader whose auspices the funeral was held. At the Topeka cemetery his remairs were laid to rest according to the beautiful Masonic ritual of the dead, Hc leaves several children, who have the sympathy of many !riends, SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. R. H. Cole, D. D., of St. Louts, Mo, preached at Shiloh at 1la.m,and at 8p m Sunday. On Moaday evening at 8 p.m. Rev, Cole delivered his famous lecture on “Making Faces". Quite a num- ber availed themselves of the uppur- tunity to hear this able speaker, FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CIIURCH Rev, Henry delivered an impress ive sermon at ts a, m. which was highly appreciated by the large con- giegation that wai pre ent Rev. Woo ifolk preached the oven ing eerinen, selecting for a subject, “Tne Power of God unto Salvation" labor Day will ba obsesv.d by a cbreken ainner and a barbecue on the church grounds The public is icvited to attend and partake of the bounte sus teast which will be prepare wt by the commitice Allare cordially invi e4 to attend onreenvices st Vo am an 8pm Parente are sequeste it) vend their chilfrent» our Sebbath sccool « 9394m The BY WU meets at 7 pm Voeetors, young aud old will be gladly welcomed Mrs. J. W. Biroh of Kansas City is visiting Mre E.8 Lee, Born, to Mr, and Mrs. Welch of Lansing a fine baby girl, Mr, James E. Richardson of Junc tion City visited frien in this oity last nook, ~ —— ° | Mrs. Gertrude Csrson Johnson and daughter are speuding a few weeks ju Barlingame. Bisa Tillie Hous‘on of Las Vegas, N.M fe visiting her uncle on Lane 8.reet, Moe, Sarah Brown waa stricken with paralysis Wednesday and {s in a seaious coud tion, omnes Miss Enid L nk was able to attend church Bunday, after having been confined to her howe for seven weeks with appendicitis. Miss Carris Nelaon entertained T:esday complimentary to Mrs, E'= Hott and Mrs S ewart of Muskogee and Miss Burnett of Bryntoa, Okls. G. N, Gallon, traveliag accountant for the Satta Fe fur the past twenty two yeare, has accepted a postin with the coal company at Touluca, Ith He will not m ve his tamily for sometime tr. Guilin has beou one of Topeka’s best ci izins Miss Elnora Hines of Salina is the city v siting her sister, Mrs W. I. Jamison, Miss Hines is a teacher in an Indian school in S.uth Dukota aud is accompanied by one of her pupils, Miss Dora Tole. Mrs Back, widow of the late Col. Jamee Beck, of South McAlester, Okla, has just come into possession of 360 acres of land and several thousand dollars. She is one of the Choctaw tribe. Mrs, D, C. Ycott, who suffered a very painful accideat eight weeks ago, of having the ligaments of her ankle torn loose, 18 getting along nicely, being able to go about the bouse on crutches, Mrs Mary Moran was called to Frankfort Tuesday on account of the serious illness of her aged mother. Yesterday hor condition was growing forse, and Mrs, Moran notified her son, William, who lett for that place atonce. Many triends wish that her mother wil] soon recover. The First Christian church of Maple Hill will be dedicated on Bundsy, September 26th. In con- nection with the dedication there wiil be a basket dinner and grard rally. Take your baskets and pocketbooks well filled and contribute to this worthy cause NOTICE | There will be a grand emancipa- tion celebration given at Cuoley’s base ball park September 22nd, Good water, seats shade will bo pro vided so ag to make things pleasant for those who will attend ‘here will also ba speaking by the Hon Charles Curtis and the Hon, Dan Anthony at three pm ‘The ecm- mittee will spare no pains to m.he thisone ct the grandest occasion of tha season, The progrem for tle day will consist of music by Jack vu's band, {see barbecue, baseloll gare bot racing and jumping snd atl er amusements, A specie) feu ure of at 7:80 p.m will be a grend band cuncert by Jackson's baud. For intermation cali Bol 'y tien s07 Admissicn, ro anf 25 cents The committee on program: J, Cates RS Cunistr » RE Bet J Wo Povr A.J Witson Chairman O, A, Taylor, M, D., Physician and Surgeon, OMce 34 Kansas Ave., Over Giblers Drug Store Acrose ftom Throop Hotel. Calla Anewered Day and Night. Mecidence 1806 Van Boren Street TOPEKA, EAS Bell Phone 160) Ind, Phone 0s8 DR. J. M. JAMISON, Physician and Surgeon Szamining Physician of the nights and Ladio: ‘of Protection's oP women sud private divennce & ONee and Residenve: 327 Madison Strest. TOPBKA, Ka mee Wours {2 fe 86m, DR.W. E. JACKSON, Physician & Surgeon 406 Kareas Ave. Tud. Phone 018 TOPEKA, Hours: 2p. m, to6 ptm, Hoth Phones t7¢ Dr. W. Roger Russell, DENTIST All Work Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction 921 Kansas Ave. : TOPEKA, Penman & Wilson, the popular hotel ladies are lc cated at 431 Kansas Ave., anc serving the dest meal in the city for 20c—Sunday diuner 253, Neatly FURNISHED ROOMS Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Graham en- tertained twenty five guests cunpli- m -ntary to Misees D reey and Thomas of Kansas City, Thuesday evening The evening was spent in playirg cards and darc'ng. The mnsic ws furnished by theOal orchestra. Afar partaking of luncheon the gue'e departed, declaring that they had spent @ very pleasant evening. 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Ladies, cal ind examine them, Parties out of town desiring combs will please eend ten cent extra for 4 oolage. $ ato of Kaness, shawice County, 65 In the matter of the estate cf Fan nie Stonestreet, late of Shawnee County, Kansas, NOSICE OF APL OINTMENT Notice is ]creby given that on the Lith day of Auguat, A.D). 1y09 the undersigned was, by the Var bate Court uf Shawnee County, Kenscs daly omppauted Adurnistrator of the extue ot Finrie 8S oresteae, late of Snavnee County, decease! sl portion dalcsested im s.ad estate wolinke notes aud govern then se ves according Farin M, 2fONesTRLet. Aon atrabur Lurens. First published Aupts 2uth, "09, TO RENT—A furnished ryom AL 1316 Wyler etreet. ‘Lerma fate, NOPVL K--Porition wanted as atenograp! er aud typewriter, Had complete course and bert of refer. ena Addieee, Mies Myrtle Brooks Lexington, Mo. FAIR OPENS _ LABOR DAY! Allisin Readiness for the Big Event at Indepen- dence Monday---Four Big Days. hibit the resources and proruc's ot the twu etatcs, namely, Kansss nad Missouri, aud by inviting tha extib-’ its of other «tates in ci mpetition to stimulate tn greater efforts for im- provement and devel pment of our own unlimited resources, Thisisa home irathution; let us make it ihe greatest and best in its history; by our co cperation it can be done; remember shot th’s ‘8 your fair as well as that of the association, | MANDIWORK OF WOMEN, | #nexquisite display of rarc sam- ples of needlework, queint quilts and euperbly dezigned ct ‘urte, fareme erable artitticdls mie ort a gthe women folks’ hard wore du eral premiums anda gad Laturied rival: ry are incestives that wilt bring out ther be:t work and moet highly prized 6 eciments, PRODUCTS OF THE FIELDS, The Agricultural deportment sill somata immen.e displays ot grains, cereals and other products of the fields. There wiil be on exhibition eamples of the largest aud most lus- cious fruite; mammoth and dwarf specimens of me'one, pumpkins, squashes, etc. fiueet and largest spccimens cflered in these depart- ments will insure the liviiest come petiuon, FARMING DEVICES. There will be shown every kcown device used tn the tilling of the evil; advanced ideas and farns:ng machine ery for saying time and labor im- proved methods of farming and atock raising; you can look for the most attractive exhibition in the line of up to date manutactured waree. RACING Three great races each day. Running, pacing, trotting, Some of the fastest horees in the country have entered in these races; conse- quently each race will be warmly contested, SPFAKERS. The fair association has engaged some of the most ale speakers that could be procured to speak cach day of tho fair upon the issues of the day; among them, nately, the Hon, Herbert S Hadley, Miss Arua Jones, Hon, WV. 't. Vernon and Bishe op D riick, TRATLRNAL DAN. On this day, ali the Negroes’ cvs ie lnahep ofthe two Karsa Cities willturm out ‘The fair aeaive ation bes cMired liberal prizes tor ibe uniform depart nent of the variuue civic hidhe,ramely, Kniguts Tem: pler, Patriarchs, Knights of Pyth os, 3.M.T of UB. F., all have agreed weshibic that day. Our ta rgr tads posers the protic vet picure grounds in th's tect on of hecounry, with tis shady nooks, rafy reteyats. and the finest water vi bh. doune upon the grounds lo mpoly tle wautec all There will » cleuty Gf amtermert upon the gronuds merc; zo rousds, ate anor 6 rt vations kinds, ferris whee s, baie vr catamineengeeh akdbate ttagase, ‘Hemsmaragiiia:atou: oe REV. W. P. THIRKIELD, L. L. D. President. W. C. McNEILL, Secretary BALLOCH, Dean Forty-second Annual Session will begin October 1, 1809 and continue eight month: Eight Years Graded Course in Medicine. Three Years' Graded Course in Dental Surgery. Three Years' Graded Course in Pharmacy, Full corps of instructors Well equipped laboratories The New Freedmen's Hospital, which adjoins the Medical College, offers unexcelled clinical facilities The Fourth Session of the Post-Graduate School and Polyclinic will begin May 26,1910, and continue six weeks for Medical course and four weeks for Dental Course. For further information or catalogue, write W. C. M'NEILL, M. D., Secretary, Fifth and W Ste., N. W., Washington, D. C. Howard : University, W. C. M'NEILL, M. D., Secretary, Fifth and W. Ste., N. W., Washington, D. C. Howard : University, Howard : University, Washington, D.C., Wilbur P. Thirkield, LL. D., President. George Wm. Cook, A. M., LL. M., Acting Secretary. Located in the Capitol of the Nation. Advantages unsurpassed. Campus of twenty acres. Modern scientific and general equipment. Plant worth over one million dollars. Faculty of one hundred. 1,205 students that year. Unusual opportunities for self-support. Greek, French, German, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Philosophy, THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AN SCIENCES. Devoted to liberal studies. Courses in English, Mathematics, Latin, and the Social Sciences such as are given in the best approved colleges. Address Kelly Miller, Dean. THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE. Affords special opportunities for preparation of teachers. Regular college courses in Psychology, Pedagogy, Education, etc., with degree of A. B. I Pedagogical courses leading to Pd. B. degree. High grade courses in Normal Training, Music, Manual Arts and Domestic Sciences. Graduates helped to positions. Address Lewis B. Moore, A. M. Ph.D., Dean. THE ACADEMY. Faculty of ten. Three courses of four years each. High grade preparatory school. Address George J. Cummings, A. M. Dean. THE COMMERCAL COLLEGE. Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenography, Commercial Law, History, Civics, etc. Gives Business and English High School education combined. Address George W. Cook, A. M. Dean. Located in the Capitol of the Nation. Advantages unsurpassed. Cam- ges of twenty acres. Modern scientific and general equipment. Plant worth over one million dollars. Faculty of one hundred. 1,205 students that year. Unusual opportunities for self-support. Greek, French, German, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Philosophy, THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AN SCIENCES. Devoted to liberal studies. Courses in English, Mathematics, Latin, and the Social Sciences such as are given in the best approved colleges. Address Kelly Miller, Dean. THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE. Affords special opportunities for preparation of teachers. Regular college courses in Psychology, Pedagogy, Education, etc., with degree of A. B. I Pedagogical courses leading to Pd. B. degree. High grade courses in Normal Training, Music, Manual Arts and Domestic Sciences. Graduates helped to positions. Address Lewis B. Moore, A. M. Ph.D., Dean. THE ACADEMY. Faculty of ten. Three courses of four years each. High grade preparatory school. Address George J. Cummings, A. M. Dean. THE COMMERCAL COLLEGE. Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenography, Commercial Law, History, Civics, etc. Gives Business and English High School education combined. Address George W. Cook, A. M., Dean. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Furnishes thorough courses. SIV Instructors. Offers two year limited courses in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Furnishes thorough courses. Six instructors. Offers two year limited courses in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. Interdenominational. Five professors. Broad and thorough courses of study. Shorter English courses. Advantage of connection with a great University. Students' Aid. Low expenses. Address Isaac Clark, D. D. Dean. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES. Over forty professors. Modern laboratories and equipment. Large building connected with new Preedmen's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical facilities not surpassed in America. Pharmaceutical College. twelve professors. Dental College, twenty-three professors. Post-Graduate School and Polyclinic. Address, D. A. Balloch, M. D., Dean. Fifth & W Sts., N. W. Interdenominational. Five professors. Bread and thorough courses of study. Shutter English courses. Advantage of connection with a great University. Students' Aid. Low expenses. Address Isaac Clark, D. D. Dean. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PHARMACEUTIC COLLEGES. Over forty professors Modern laboratories and equipment. Large building connected with new Preedmen's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical facilities not surpassed in America. Pharmaceutical College, twelve professors. Dental College, twenty-three professors. Post-Graduate School and Polyclinic. Address, B. A. Balloch, M. D., Dean. Fifth & W Sts., N. W. THE SCHOOL OF LAW. Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. Occupies own building opposite the Court House. Address, Benjamin P. Leighton, LL. B. Dean, 420 5th St., N. W. Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. Occupies own building opposite the Court House. Address, Benjamin P. Leighton, LL. B. Dean, 420 5th St., N. W. Going to Kansas City? Don't Stop Until You Get to the Afro-American Employment & Realty Co's. Office and Hotel. They will give you a room, get you a job, sell you a business or home, find your friends or relatives. We cater to over 40,000 Negroes. Main Office and Hotel, 1005 M'Gee St. Meadow Gold Main Office and Hotel. 1005 M'Gee St. Meadow Gold Butter A high-grade butter with a mild, delicious flavor and appetizing fragrance. The firm body, the perfect color, the absolute purity, make Meadow Gold Butter the Best that can be produced. Sealed: the creamery in an airtight, odor-proof package, which brings the butter to your table with all its original sweetness, purity and flavor. The Continental Creamery Co. TOPEKA, KANSAS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH. The first church industrial fair will be held at Skone's park September 8-10, under the auspices of the Central Baptist church of North To peka and Mt Z on Baptist church of Manhattan. All business men and women, both white and black, are urged to attend this great movement. There will be something that will attract the attention of all Christian workers. 1st The potatoes, both Irish and sweet potatoes, raised by our children after school hours and at leisure times, paying them seven cents per hour with a pledge or agreement to attend Sunday school and church. The women have shown great energy and courage; they have raised four chickens apiece and have fine needle and art work and other things of value that are worthy of attention. We think our people in our churches should discourage laziness and idleness and make industrial Christians of our coming generation This same condition may be true in all churches. We ask the cooperation of all ministers, churches, Sunday schools and school teachers of city and county See program later WICHITA, KANS. Miss Mattie Freeman of Memphis, Tenn., has been visiting in the city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. N. J. Neeley. Johnnie Bragg left Monday for Topuka. Mrs. I. Matthewe of Guthrie, Okla., was a visitor in the city last week. Mrs. Sallie Ellsworth and Mrs. Ossie Franklin of N. M. were in the city Sunday. guests of Mr. and Mrs. J T Chinneth Mr and Mrs S W Jones and their son, John D and Maurice, left Tuesday for a two weeks visit in Kansas City and St Joseph, Mo Mr and Mrs George Payne, Miss Lena Roland and a number of others were visitors from Newton on Sunday Dr E Harri-on, who has resided in this city a number of years, died Thursday morning His funeral was held from the A M E church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Bev J T Smith There was a large attendance including the Knights of Tabor, of which he was a lunch member Mr Issaac McKell, a well known and highly respected citizen, died Tuesday of last week. His funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the Second Baptist church He leaves a wife, children and many friends to mourn his loss Rev S S Washington of Newton and Rev Nichols of Winfield, with their congregations and other excursionists, were in the city Sunday to assist Rev Smith of the AME church in his rally, which was quite a successful affair, spiritually and financially KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Mrs Brown of St Louis, who has been visiting Mrs I. V. Brown, returned home this week. Mr Watson of 023 Washington street is suffering from an accident to his foot.' Mrs M C Matthews has returned from an extended visit in Emporia, Breakfast was served in her honor by Mrs J. V. Brown. Miss S. Green is expected to 16 to school soon. Mrs M. C. Matthews will visit Atchison in a few days and then make a prolonged visit elsewhere. Rev. Jones is getting along so well at the A M E that they want him recalled another year. Rev E, A. 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H. PEARLE & COMPANY Continued from first page. nished by the Louisville Choral Society. of one hundred voices, under the direction of Prof. N. R. Huper. Getting Down to Business. Immediately after the preliminary exercises, the regular program was entered upon. C. A. Napper delivered a practical address on "The Negro Farmer," and informing points were brought out in the discussion participated in by Benjamin Carr, of Tennessee, and Abraham Miller, of Arkansas, V. H. Tulane, a successful grocer of Montgomery, Ala., spoke on "The Negro in the Grocery Business." In order that Gov. Willson might be able to hear the Negro render folk-songs, of which he is natural master, Major R. R. Moton led in the singing of such typical melodies as "We are Climbing Jacob's Ladder," "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" and "If You Go, I'll Go With You." The opening session set a warm pace and early presaged the success that the convention proved to be. Wednesday night Mieauley's theater, the principal playhouse of the city, was packed from pit to dome with one of the finest audiences ever assembled there. Dr. Booker T. Washington's annual address was the feature of the occasion. Mr. W. H. Stewart, editor of the American Baptist, Kentucky's leading religious publication, presided and following his introduction of Dr. Washington, the "Wizard of Tuskegee" was given the Chantauqua salute as he came forward to deliver his address, which is accepted as the keynote of the policies and purposes of the National Negro Business League. Dr. Washington reviewed the progress of the race since emancipation and found it thought most encouraging. The stimulus of the National Negro League was clearly seen, he said, in the increased number of banks, business enterprises of every description that are springing up all over the country and in the vast area of land that the race is acquiring in the States. In forty years, the Negro has gotten possession of an average nearly as large as the New England States. To the credit of the Negro he placed 400,000 homes, 200,000 farms, nearly 200 drug stores, 26,000 churches, hundreds of undertakers, and over 10,000 conducting dry goods stores, groceries, and industrial enterprises that are found in all sections of the land. The Negroes of the United States are ahead of the Negroes of the world. Stating that another four years will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the date on which the Negro was set free, he suggested that the people of the colored race should celebrate the occasion by giving a mammoth fair or exposition, setting forth in detail the progress that has been made. The suggestion was given a hearty round of cheers and a committee has been appointed to report on the matter at the next meeting of h League. The rapid progress of the Negro, the "Wizzard" thinks, is due in a large measure to the constructive labors of the 500 local leagues scattered throughout the country, pushing forward the basic idea unmediated by the national organization. The address of Mr. P. C. Nunemacher, president of the Louisville Board of Trade, was in happy vein and was given close attention. Mrs. Mutha Broadus Anderson, a singer of national note, rendered a solo, supported by the choral society, and Mrs. Stella G. Briggs, of this city, led the obligato of "The Inflammatus." The address of Dr. W. H. Ballard, of Lexington, Ky., on "Drugs and Druggists," was torrible and illuminating. people for the third time since its development, through the generosity of delivered a telling address, followed by Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University; Adam Smith, Oklahoma's cotton king'; Rev. W. L. Taylor, president of the True Reformers' Bank, Richmond, Va. and Frank W. King, of Chicago. 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Clay Harley, representing the Lincoln Memorial Building and theater at Washington, D. C.; A. R. Cooper, of Illinois; S. H. Bolling, of Lynchburg, Va.; G. P. Collins, of Washington, D. C.; John Jenkins and H. L. Sanders, of Indianapolis, Ind., were the speakers. The committee on nominations reported the following recommendations for officers for the ensuing year and the election resulted as follows: Basker F. Washington, president, Tuskegee Institute.; Charles Banks, first vice president, Mount Bayou, Miss.; Dr. S. G. Elbert, second vice president, Wilmington, Del.; Harry T. Pratt, third vice president, Baltimore, Md.; Emmett J. Scott, corresponding secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Gilbert C. Harris, treasurer Boston, Mass.; S. Laing Williams, compiler, Chicago, Ill.; F. H. Gilbert, registrar, Brooklyn, N. Y.; R. C. Houston, assistant registrar, Fort Worth, Tex.; William H. Davis, official stenographer, Washington, D. C.; Cyrus Feild Adams, transportation agent, Washington, D. C. Executive Committee-J. C. Napier, chairman, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. S. E. Courtney, Boston, Mass.; J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky.; W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; E. P. Booze, Colorado Springs, Colo.; J. E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark.; J. B. Bell, Houston, Tex.; S. A. Furniss, Indianapolis, Ind.; M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Fla.; W. T. Andrews, Sumter, S. C.; P. D. Patterson, Greenfield, O. Mertion this paper A strong set of resolutions, urging a vigorous agitation of the spirit of constructive development and optimism among the Negroes of the country, was offered by Mr. T. J. Calloway and unanimously adopted. Attention was called to the satisfactory settlement of the Georgia firemen's strike, in which the colored workmen placed on an equal footing with other races in the matter of wages and opportunity for advancement. JACKSON CO., MO, FAIR The Jackson county Fair, which is to be held at Independence, Mo., Sept. 6,7,8 and 9 is arousing much interest in the South-east section of the state. Mr. A. D. Parron, who is one of the efficient letter carriers of Kansas City, Mo, toured the state for the Fair Association during his vacation period and has arroused much interest among the people. His tour has gained advertising space in all of the daily and weekly papers, including the city of St. Louis. Mr. Parron is an Odd Fellow of the highest degree and was much respected at the Missouri Grand Lodge which convened at St. Charles Mo., August 4, 5 and 6. The Fair Association feels much elated over his accomplishments, and wishes to express appreciation through the columns of the Plain dealer Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. 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