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; 1 97 3 PERT pes ees eee ey OE ee See err Wh al ; saa SS aa a se Fe] ‘ ‘ x rh . ° . , ° et . | fi bh . 7 ry “ Historieal Boeety wate boars - ) f J 1 3 CC . ‘ - ~ 3 | Al == | / e”. i ; ’ VOLUM#F II: ‘ TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 5, 1900. _ NUMBER 1. 1 eee nn Atchigout leral months in Nebraska, is now| Hayden, Ida Williams, and Mrs. |Scott Tuesday, to spend the re-|Charles Fox and Lec Wallace.|City, spent Tuesday with IdaleAoldlaneSeae” Trine tee toe interstate g-MCrary associa- tion held a suc}cessful meeting December 28 and 29 ¥ the A. M. E. church. The’ ols 72 dele- gates present; the Stzges of Ne- braska, Coloradp anqy Nissouri were creditably ‘repres cha. It was very gratifying to fhe color- ed citizens of Atchison to have such a gathering pf literary lights. President Nathail Sawyer is to be congratulated upon] *%¢ effici- ient manner in which/he presid- ed. The paper “‘LYfe a Fail- ure.’ by S. A. Harve}, induced a dilemma and rrovohtd a spirit- ed discussion. {fhe qitizens of Atchison tender:d a free recep- tion to the deegates. in True Eleven hall on te eveping of the 28th, and, to qe, te visitors, “We had a comet "Quite a contest grewtich o, the next Place of meet np Scott, Omaha, Kansas Cin Fes and St. Joseph extended iftitations. St. Joseph won, as the-majority said it logically belong there. Sherman Harvey, of (estence was elected presidenti E. B. Branch, of Wathena, Brst vice- president; Belle Spurldt,, of At- chison, corresponding € cretary; Miss Toliver, of Omah® record- ing secretary; ne jtgom- ery, of St. Joseph; DVEAV. H. Hudson, of Atchison}; Wf. E. Griffin, of Kansas City Mo.; James Page, of Tupek#t; ind W. Wood, of Kansas City Kas., were elected the executive com. mittee. Prof. Vernon, president of tke Quindaro College, was the leading orator of the acfasion, Several familiar faces were ab- sent, but many new facls and “Bright” minds “witd sf c take their places Thisirclegi doing much good'ifind ig stim: lus to many a ‘Wirmad spirit. Why should Leafenwey stad ¢ aloof for years fyom idbity in this high-grade cifele 2 There is danget of an di gent Jeman and a mjdile-agd lady marrying as soon as they an ge things arranged, - Andy Willis has a chill sic from an attack of typhoid fever: Dr. Hudson says Andrew Mos ley is now out of anger, and D> Brown says the salme abou i Jerr Benning's girl. Bhbth are ‘lyoho fever cases, j i x Bertha Johnson gavel yt pal at her residence ifondaW' &v ng. Several of th townp Soupn| People were presentiand ar few; the visitors. Miss Johnsoyft hoPid t Fecord as being a fsteres xf ertainer. / iS _ The Lotus club ertertainf'd if isiting friends to the InsdStot ‘iterary association | \ tnd reid 3. ence of Dr. Hudso, ed Same: Wednesda,. So {due SSeS T the ladies of thisfulu hfenly, lests were highly entQbituf Has Florence Ramsey, lity. A. C ent Christmas hen Ee" officers her, and so did he. ee sees: : + thn." Ernest Hi zzie Buford. PRthis of the ; opi Lee White will ate, Ate ‘dan on the 25th in <rgce, Omaha ; hall, where an clypse AH tion will follow, *41-solo, B.T.P ‘he seventeen young men yposti™ ducted the ball ‘dies in vee er's hall netted $1.72 apieRiron affair was very nicely ¢, ming. ed and the visitors who Bison}, led were well pleased. WVestert ter investigation we are d to deny the asserti,, dle to pL EATS ee Sea Such) OS Segseth a to PETA E Reo as Lh, <a ay Sa She Hee: See eral months in Nebraska, is now spending a few weeks with her mother, Harriet Montgomery. The young and middle-aged women have their “good time” at social gatherings and never in- vite or arrange for their aged aunts, mothers and grandmoth- ers. On the second day of Christmas Dr. Hudson arranged a special afternoon for them and them alone, ages above 55. The doctor felt well ‘repaid for his pains and expense to see them enjoy themselves as no set of old people in late years have had a chance to do. After a sumptu- ous dinner, each was given a Christmas souvenir. With the glee of 16-year-old girls, each en- joyed the treat. The doctor will again see that the old people are not slighted nest Christmas. The Shiloh Baptist church Sunday school had a gigantic Ferris wheel laden with presents Christmas eve. This revolving wheel reached within 2 ft. of the ceiling and 1} ft. of the floor. The ladies had it tastefully deco- rated. The new Baptist church is named the new Bethel, and Rev. Dunlap, its pastor, seems to be a very nice man. There was social unrest here last week : three men present liking one girl, and only one go! to talk to her ! We congratulate those Negrc men who have sense cnough tc have a political understanding. ‘Spread it until our race is deserv. ingly recognized. All the colored pupils of the eighth grade failed but one. Thi is_a -baéushowing-somcthing-ii wrong somewhere. S Rev. N. C. Buren was her Tuesday. The white people have a com taittee of forty to promote th commercial and financial welfar ef the city. The colored peopl ought to organize a committce o firty to look after the education fh interest of the race. Wichita. | Mrs. Hallie Washington, o! Kingfisher, Okla., is visiting in the city. P. Coleman, of Caldwell, spent tne holidays in the city. Mrs. A. Carrington, of 702 N. ‘Water street, has been indispos- e several days. J. Chinneth, of Brenham, Tex- as, is visiting his son, J. T. Chin- meth. Mrs. N. Chiles,~ of Topeka, was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Glover several days during the week. | J. F. Phillips and Miss Jeanie Smith were united in marriage Wednesday evening. William Dunson is visiting friends in Decatur, Ill. Mrs. Essex Allen, of St. Jos- eph, is visiting relatives in the city. An entertainmcut was given in G. A. R. hall Monday evening jfor the “benefit off the Second Baptist church. | County Clerk John Wright, ‘of Topeka, was in the city las! week. Mrs. G. H. Young very pleas- aytly entertained Mrs. Nick Chiles, of Topeka, andalso A. C. Terrill and wife and Thoma: Glover and wife Monday even ing. One of the most brilliant anc enjoyable social events of the sea: son was the..reception given bj the Fleur de Lis club Tuesda; evening in /G. A. R. hall. Th decoration were elaborate anc artistically/arranged. About 15° guests responded to the invitation and werd met by the. receivin, Iidies, Misses Bessie Jones, Mat Hayden, Ida Williams, and Mrs. G. W. White, in the entrance to the majn hall, which was decorat- ed with dainty tapestry, lighted by banquet lamps with a back- ground of palms. The costumes of the receiving ladies were exqui- site, as were most of the guests’ who were in full evening attire. Music was furnished by Prof. Plume’s orchestra. The main hall was beautifully decorated, one corner being inclosed with palms and plants, where pillows, rugs and tables made a cozy rest- ing place. Music, dancing and other social features were in- dulged. An elegant luncheon was served. The punch bowl was presided over by Misses Sal- lie Rawles and Lela Crouch. Ev- ery preparation to make the event a success,” and every means for adding to the enjoyment of the guests, were made. The mem- bers of the club were voted the most successful entertainers. . ——_, Ottawa, Rev. B. R. Guy has begun re- vival meetings at the A. M. E. church, The ministerial executive board convened at the Second Baptist church week before Jast. The amount raised from the dinner served by the Kentuckians of this city recently was $33. Mesdames Wilson and Hub- bard, of Kansas City, Kansas, came in toattend the convention. Henrietta Schrader has organ- ized aclub called the Band of Mercy, consisting of small chil- dren. President, Lulu Schrader; vice-president, 4 Ida Scott; sec- retary, Martha Clavhourne; treasurer, Pearl Wakefield. Carmillis Gray, the infant chile of Wilbur Gray and wife, dicc recently. ~ Miss Anna Johnson has re turned from St. Joseph. There is quite asmallpox scar in the city since the latter part o last week, Fred. Mace the on who is supposed to be the victim Mr. Baldwin and wife left re cently for Argentine, where the: will visit his mother. Wilbur Gray and wife spent the holidays ir Kansas City and Leavenworth E. M. Wooten and wife en tertained December 15, at a three course dinner, Rey. A. L. Woot: en and Mrs. Emma Gaines, o Topeka; Rev. E. Wilson and wif and Mrs. George Hubbard, o Kansas City, Kansas; Elnor: Glaspie and Ed. Henry, of Ottawa Etta Schrader entertained De cember 15, at 6 o'clock dinner Rev. E. Wilson and wife, o Kansas City, Kansas; Mes dames W. L. Grant, Emm: Gaines and Rev. A. L. Voor hies, of Topeka; Rev. J H Vanlue of Wichita; Wm. G. Hub bard and A. Fairfax, Kansa City, Kansas; Mrs. E. Wooten A. Johnson and wife entertain ed at 1 o'clock dinner, Rev. B. R Guy, A. Strodder and wife, J Wilson and wife, D. Benson anc Stella McElroy. Elnora Glaspie has gone t Kansas City, to spend the hol idays. Quite a number of young me: went to Osawatomie recently, } Mrs. A. Johnson and son De | witt,of North Ottawa, wentto SI Josesh, Mo., to spend Christma with her daughter, Mrs. E | Winters. _A. Strodder and wife entertain Jed at dinner December 24, Lin |netta Lewis, Modie Jackson an | Walter Strodder. ° 1] The ladies ofthe Second Bap :| tist church will give a masquerad || festival Tuesday evening. )| Mrs. A. Scott and children wil | spend the holidaysin Chanute. rj Mrs. Warren Edwards is hom -|from_ Kansas City, yO" Br gi MS tulle t yged et Pee fore fie restate is a conven sy 0 IE As. * } optim \ Aes lore s.a@lue. ssi (<ésv YN U Scott Tuesday, to spend the re- mainder of holidays with his family. a Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, Presid- ing Elder Broaks conducting the services, He left Monday for his home in Kansas City. eee Winfield. Charles Fowler returned to Hutchinson Saturday. The ball given at the Buttun House Friday night was well at- tended. | Mesdames E. Bass and Frank Harper were up from Arkansas City Tuesday, uttending court. | Union watch-meeting was sup- posed to be held at the A. M. E. church Sunday night, but we failed to see the union. James Biggers, of Perry, Ok- lahoma, passed through the city last week, cx route to Oswego, to spend the holidays with rela- tives. Mrs. Henry Wright and her little daughter, Carrie, who have |been visiting relatives in the city, returned to their home in Hutch- inton Saturday Joseph Horton and Frank Cousins came over from Wel- lengton Monday, to attend the football game here, between Wellington and Arkansas City. Fred. Harper, who was con- victed some time ago in the district court for burglary and larceny, was sentenced to five years in the pen. He was taken there last week, Luella Greenwader, of Wich. ita, who has been visiting he: 2 ALE ia eet eve ogi? atfes ee G Fae. = PP 9 BE a ee es ey ee ee oe Fas, eee ee Fa ? > x Ee ere vx-Prendent Interstate Literary Astocls 2 Ri parents in Chanute, passed through the city Saturday, cx route to her home. She was ac- companied by Raddie Hilbert, of Wichita. While in the city they were the guests of T. E. Work. In the evening just before their departure they were highly entertained by the man- dolin club composed of Fred. ‘Wright, Lee Wallace and Will Hamilton. aa . At the home of James Askins land wife, New Year's night, the ladies of the club gave a delight- ful party to their friends. In every way it was a decided suc- cess, it being one of the best par- ties given here for some time. The mandolin club furnished some fine selections. At ten o'clock a sumptuous supper was served, which proved that the la- dies were no amateurs in cook- ing and serving. Everyone en- joyed himself. The following were present: J. W. Woods and wife, Archie Brown and wife, W. Morris and wife, A. L. Nich- ols and wife, J. Nichols and wife, T. E. Work and wife, Wm. Fow- ler and wife; Mesdames Allen Brown, John Nichols, Joseph Morgan; Misses Carrie Douglass, Betty Dixon, Emily Dixon, Luella Morgan, Ethel Simpson, Sadie Shaw, Mamie Hamilton, Sarah Dixon, Nina Brown, Nettie Flem- ing, Sallie Gressom, Laura Wal- bert; W. A. Wright and wife; [Charles Walton4ames Walton, Charles Fox and Lee Wallace. FOWLER-DOUGLASS NUPTIALS. Sunday, December 24, at 3 p. m. at 1607 South Main street, William Fowler and Miss Bertie A. Douglass were united in mantiage by Rev. T. J. Ross, pastor of the A. M. E. church. The bride was given away by her father. The bride And groom were handsomely™dressed; the bride wore blue gray silk henriet- ta with trimmings of white satin chiffon and braid. After the ceremony the bridal party re- paired to the dining-room, where a bounteous dinner was served. Those in attendance, with list of presents, were Mrs. H. W. Wright, of Hutchinson, Kansas, table cloth and napkins; C. S. Fowler, of Hutchinson, Kan- sas, silver syrup pitcher; Mrs. Owens and son, of Hutchinson, glasses and sugar shaker; Alf. Burdine and wife, of Arkansas City, gold trimmed fruit dish; Juanita Wilson, of Arkansas City, dresser scarf; Mrs. Parker, of Newkirk, O. T., lace cur- tains; Mrs. J. Fowler, of New kirk, O. T., white easel with gold trimmings; D. E. Douglass and wife, parlor hand painted lamp, silver teaspoons, bread knife, cake knife and fruit knife; W. Peton, oak rocker; F. Mont. gomery, sugar bowl and creamer: Kate Montgomery, glass pitch. er; Mesdames A. L. Nichols an¢ A. Brown, hand painted cake plate; Mrs. S. Compton, chin creamer; Rev. T. J. Ross; Mr McNeal and wife; Douglass Nich: ols; A. Brown, Leona Brown. Horth Tonpko- ~~ fnere was a pleasant party at Wallace Smith's, three miles from town; those present were Misses Willa Mayweather, Ada Jackson, Sadie Smith, Minnie Todd, Inez Foote, Florence Smith, Ethel Woldridge, Clara Stewart, Grace Smith, Nettie Brassfield, Lena Stewart, Nannie Stull, Bet- tie Carnell, Mary Woldridge, Al- lie Stull, Ella Mayweather, Lar- cy Smith, Mrs. Woldridge ; James Anderson, C. D. Wil- liams, A. Smith, P. Spotts, J. Smith, R. Anderson, A, Hen- drickson, S. Patterson, S. Wol- dridge, J. Price, O. Smith, H. Hendrickson, P. Porter, W. Smith, H. Norman and M. D. F. Smith. On December 26, M. D. F. Smith and wife, of 901 Taylo street, entertained the followin; persons at dinner: Mesdame: P. W. Barker, W. Smith, John Henry Clark, A. Cook, O. Reynolds ; Misses Mollie Rey. nolds, Larcy Smith, Mary Gar rett; Messrs. W. Smith, C Reynolds. Mrs. Ida Jordan spent a few days in Lawrence. Miss Mamie Levels, of Strom, City, -spent a few days of las week with Lou McCoy. The quarterly meeting of As bury Chapel church will be hel Sunday, January 7, 1900. Rev Silom will preach three sermons Mrs. Ida Jordan entertainec Miss Bradley, of Emporia, Kan sas, Thursday afternoon. The finest masqueiade enter tainment of the season was give by Mrs. Ida Jordan last Thurs day evening at B street Baptis church. Three prizes were give! away to the best dressed person second best dressed and th tackiest dressed person; $6.0 were cleared and will be turne over to B street Baptist church Misses Ella Hyde and Hen rietta Jackson have returne from Atchison, Kansas, wher they spent the holidays. Thei friends gave them a pleasant pai ty; music was furnished by Miss Belje.Wilev and Ella Hyde. Be vying Over Spilt. Milk. City, spent Tuesday with Ida Jordan’ Bettie Wilson has. returned from Kansas City. The Women's Aid society, of Asbury Chapel church, gave a possum and chitterlings supper; music was furnished by the To- peka orchestra. They cleared $13.50. Mrs. Lucy Clark entertained the following persons for supper last Friday evening: Rev. J. M. Rivers; Mesdames Porter, Burns and daughter, White Rivers. Rev. R. Toliver passed through the city Tuesday, en route to Chicago. Rev. J. M. Middletori preached two interesting sermons Sunday at B street Baptist church. eee Emporia. 'W. Ray and W. Hayl gave “a merry gait’ ball at music hall New Year's night, which was a great success, breaking records of all previous entertainments. At an early hour the guests of these two “high-rollers"” began to assemble, and at 9 p. m. sharp, the ball opened with thirty couples participating in the grand march, which was headed by W. Hoyl and Maggie Pegg and W. Ray and Maude Staley, who were closely followed by Parsons’ wellk-nown ‘ Colonel’ Wm. Rowe and Birdie Council. Much credi»should be given the management for the pleasing way entertaining the guests. Wm. Rowe, of Parsons, acted floor- manager. Invitations were sent to yaious »gts‘ol the state, but era eS | oniy a few visitors attended. Those who attended report hav. ing had an enjoyable time. “*Odair's Lady Band,"’ Ray anc Hayl, are talking of puting of a masquerade ball February 14. Mexico, Mo. Georgia Pringle is visiting in St., Louis. Santa Claus remembered the Sunday school children on Christmas eve. The smallpox seare is about over. Dr. A. B. Chism says he had a very delightful time, eating tur- key-dinner with Dr. Chaston in Fulton, Mo. Mrs. Kate Ghotly, of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Brink. Miss L. J. Hubbard arrived in the city Monday after a very pleasant visit with her parents in Louisiana, Mo. Mexico has quite a number of teachers. They were here to help make Christmas one of the pleasantest of many years ; all returned to their respective fields of labor Monday with desires of accomplishing more than ever before. We extend them our hearty thanks for having remem- bered home Christmas Day, and wish them a Happy New Year. Prof, R. A. Henderson is vis- iting in Fulton, Mo. We hope he found friends and relatives well. The watch meeting at St. Luke's Chapel was largely at- tended, to watch the old year out and to hear the bells as they tolled for the birth of the new year. There was preaching all the week. Rev. Wheeler, pastor. Plerce City, Mo. Sprecial to The Plaindealer, Christmas has come and gone—a Christmas, however, without the accompaniment of jingling bells, holly berries and a jocund Santa Claus. It has been the month, the time of year, and all that, but yet it seefns that it came before it was due; and it leaves no lingering memoyes o: tilarincce wenden woul: “Auld Lang Syne.” It has been a season rather for reflection ; and other days and other scenes have been suggested by contrast. Yet, Christmas in the Ozarks is not without its own especial charm—there has been the old time ’possum hunt, and the glories of that succulent ‘bird’? "s "rounded ' ith sweeter tat- ers’; then there has been the re- vival of the dance of other days, and the artist, with the ancient fiddle, has made music, and while the local swains have kept time to the “* figgers’? callsd by “Uncle Nelse, ” it has offered an opportunity for character study, if it has net been attended by its accustomed pleasures. William Shackleford and wife, of Joplin, spent the holidays with their parents, Mr. Herndon and wife. S. Moss and wife, former- ly of Fulton, Ky., have decided, after a holiday visit to the lat- ter’s mother, Mrs. Cobb, to make Pierce City their future home. The old-fashioned prize spell- ing-match, given at the A. M. E. church, under the direction of Prot Charles S. Hunter, was quite enjoyable. | Harve Caldwell and Jordan Farmsworth sojourned to Ash Grove and spent Christmas. * The Christmas dinner and sup- per at the Baptist church was quite a financial success. The hoop drill, which was advertised to take place, was necessarily postponed, owing to some un- avoidable change in the arrange- ments at the last moment. Mrs. Sarah Godley entertained at dinner, Sunday in honor of Prof. Charles S. Hanter, wife and little daughter, Juanita. No man has ever attained real eminence who was not willing to toil for it. From the lowest depths there is a path to the loftiest heights. Samuel W. Bly's wife, of Ok- lahoma | City, Okla., was the guest of her father and mother- in-law, Rev. G. Bly and wife, during the holidays. Lela Elmore, who is a teacher in the Carthage school, and her sister, Artemissa, a student of Lincoln Institute, spent Satur- day in our city, the guests of the two Cobb girls, The genial «« Brown brothers,"* With their ever-ready smiles and captivating manners, dropped in on us on New Year's Day. They say, in consequence, that the gen- tleman from the ‘Grove’ will |have to patch his fences, ‘* that's all.”” The schools opened January 2. Southwest Missouri wishes |THE Poatnpester staff a Hap- py New Year,—to our friend of |the force, this will mean a_plen- |tiful supply of Anheuser’s White Cloud. Mrs. Reece bas gone to Leaven- worth to be treated for asthma. Mrs. Cora Millet is visiting in Hiawatha for awhile. Rev. Bayless, of Atchison, preached here.recently. Many young people went to High- land Thureday night of last week to the cakewalk. Mrs. McFarland and Biss Allie Farris made a trip to Lincoln recently. The A. M. E. church served » wild-game supper Saturday night, December 23. Rev. John Smith, of Kansas City, preached here Sunday morning of last week. Subject, “Hiding from God.” He undoubtedly knew how to handle it; those present were made to rejoice. Rev, Rose and family are spending thia week in Highland. Mrs. Henrietta Gyewart. of C7 ds Spring $4 ee EL == > + The Plaindealer. —______—_——" TablinedsTopetn Kannan Sawnsecoorr eae ete edhe Placer P| Ashlug company, 116 E, Seventh street. iablgermpanystie Seventh arets Entered at the postoffice at Topeka, Kxasas, see Saat eed cs al Bae SURSCRICTION RATES = O80 Sey Ree ener cin Ble months, by mall....cccecssereeceseseeee TH ‘Three months, by Mall..seseceereseeerereree BOC Niox Cerezs, + - Business Manager J. H. Carcprss, - - . Editor. ‘Winx Hamas, - Managing Editor. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1900 A REVIEW. With this issue Tue Prain- DEALER begins its second year as the advocate of the best interest of the seventy-five thousand Ne- groes of Kansas in particular and the great masses of our people scattered throughout the length and breadth of this glorious re- public, erected as a memorial of human liberty. We have never believed that we were filling the proverbial “Jong-felt want in the commun- ity,"’ but we have fearlessly la- bored for the improving of the moral, financial and intellectual condition of our people. It would be rank folly for any man, set of men or newspapers to lay claim to a full and complete control of the racial elements with which the chance of birth has allied them. We have laid no claims. In earnestly endeavoring to do our share in the solution of the great problem, we have always paid due deference to. the opin- ions and desires of others equally interested in the advancement of our people. . The year's history of Tue PLAINDEALER and its marked success are due to the honest and conscientious efforts of all its various employes, In our composing rooms we have had the best services of Will Harris, who, as foreman and managing editor, has been untiring in his efforts to give to the many thou- sand readers of THe PLAtnDEAL- ER a paper typographically clean and grammatically correct in al- most every particular. How well he has succeeded is reflected in the many complimentary notices from the press and individuals. Mr. Harris is a Leavenworth (Kansas) man and served his apprenticeship with N. C. Smith on The Leavenworth Advocate years ago. He completed his journalistic education on Tix Advocate under B, K. Bruce, W. B. Townsend, A. H. Walton, O. A. Harris and Joseph H. Glass. Afterward he came to The Tope ka Times-Observer, The Kansa: City American Citizen, The Fut. ure State, and, with Nat. Langs. ton and Dr. Grant G. Brown, founded The Atchison Blade Since 1892 he has been conncct- ed with some of the leading Ne gro papers in the West. He wa Hon. C. H. J. Taylor's right bower on The American Citizen when it was at the zenith of it: glory as the leader of the anti Republican elements of Kansa: and Missouri. He was Blanche Bruce's chief adviser when Ti Leavenworth Herald was without doubt the strongest Negro paper in Kansas. During 1898 he wa: cunnected with The St. Josep] Radical both as a printer anc contributor. His work on Tur PLAINDEALER has been of the highest order; his production: have been largely quoted by al classes of papers all over the country. We would not fail to expres: our gratitude to Albert Earleson. City, Kansas. He was succeed- ed at the head of the job depart- ment by Will Solomon, who came off the cases, and who is now foreman of the press rooms of the M. O. Frost Printing compa- ny. Harry Lind, of Kansas City, succeeded Billy Solomon. Mr. Lind is an efficient and painstak- ing workman, THe PLAINDEAL- ER has been especially fortunate in securing the services of Ira Smith of The Pleasanton Herald. Smith's specialty is ads. And William J. Farris of Russell's Review of Guthrie, Okla., is a capable and industrious young man giving good service on this Paper, * Agnes Persley, who began her services with the old Topcka Times-Observer, was for several months at a PLAINDEALER case. Cyrena Smith and Otto Bennett form the apprentices of this of- fice, and, outside of killing time, do try to learn the mysteries of printing. Tue PratxDEaLeR would not leave this part of its duty without acknowledging appreciation of the faithful services of our nu- merous correspondents who have contributed so much to our suc- cess. Especially do we appreci- ate the serviess Samual H. Bray, our representative ia the District of Columbia. Mr. Bray is 2 Leavenworth (Kansas) boy and a stepson of Captain John L. Waller. He has been attending Howard University for the past few years and graduated with honors from its Law Depart. ment, and is now employed in the United States General Land office. Ourcpresent Kansas City representative, George L. Fou- che’, is the deputy clerk of the police court and is regarded a: one of the brightest young, Ne- groes in Missouri. Our other es. pecial representative is Jame: |Gross, who has headquarters a | Newton, Kansas, and to him we owe much for our large circula tion in Western Kansas. Beside: these there are other correspond. Jents who are doing all in thei | power to increase the popularity of Tie PLainpeater, and we ar | very grateful to them. To organize and carry forwar any business, be it ever so small |requires more or less executiv Jability; it requires the close at | tention of a man whose mind ha |been trained to grasp, quiclyk '|the minutest details of that busi '|ness, The Plaindealer Publish ]ing company feels that its mem ‘| bers are to be congratulated up Jon securing as their busines manager Mr. Nick Chiles. Mr Chiles is without doubt one o the brightest Negro business mer Jin this country. Born in Sout! BE Oe i ie = Missouri _ Ss OURI : Bn Pacific IE pacirie | ae Route THE ‘GREAT ___—=_={==== SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, | Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. ‘ Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this INE S>= i H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P.a&T.A., st. LOUIS, MO. | F.E. NIPPS, Agent, _ : x THE PLAINDEALER and given to the publishing department their printing of minutes and statione- 7 THE PLAINDEALER desires to thank the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas, the Odd Fellows, Knights of Tabor and Knights of Pythias for their confidence in the ability of Negro printers. Through the interest of these va- rious church organizations and grand lodges we have secured a class of work which has hereto- fore been given to the other race. ‘THE PLAINDEALER is very grate- ful to Reys. Ransom and Grant, D. D. HopaeD. A. Jones, J. E. Lewis and Al. Hopkins for ser- vices rendered in this connection. In the office Miss Cora Ben- nett and Miss Willa Smith have charge of our general and sub- scription books respectively anc are capable and efficient. It has been our aim to employ Negro help in every capacity pos sible. But we have not alway: found it convenient to procurt persons of our race with a knowl. edge of some of the work we hav had to do, and have been obligec to employ white help. And we are proud to know that there ha never been an instance where the least friction has resulted in the tc or where white and blacl employes have refused to instruc each other how to perform th work in hand. It is to the cred it of the citizens of Topeka tha there is but very little of the.rac prejudice manifest. THE PLatn eater has found in the pas year that if the Negro really de sires to learn any particular bran ‘of work, some way can be foun for him to obtain proper instruc ition, Tue PLAINDEALER desires also to express its appreciation of the very generous share of the adver- tising of our business men. This paper will be in a much better position during the ensuing year, to serve the public in that capac- ity, than during the past year. Beginning a year ago, without a subscriber, we have today over two-thousand readers, more than one-half of whom are citizens of Topeka. Believing implicitly in the abil- ity of our people to win an hon- orable place in the great battle of life, we wish prosperity to all Tue Epitor. Ottawa. Jennie Scott, of Kansas City, is the guest of Fannie Warren, of this city. James Baldwin and wife re- turned from Argentine Monday. Jason Hicks and wife, Modic Jackson and Linnetta Lewi: spent Sunday at Wm. McBrier’s, of The Island. ‘A farewell party was given ir honor of Walter Pane Monday evening. Quite a number of young folks attended and hada delightful time. | Monday being the first of Jan- uary, the Second Baptist church and the St. Paul A. M. E. church held union meeting. Revs. B. R. Guy and H. Scott conducted services. Frances Duncan is expected home from Leavenworth thi week. Mrs. A. Scott and chiJdren re- turned from Chanute last week. Alfred Johnson and son, De: witte, spent the first of last weel in Columbia, Missouri. ” ‘There were two young ladie of the west-side who were quit. ' disappointed Christmas. | St. Josenh. Mo. The Yule-tide in St. Joseph was truly a season of peace, joy and good will, for there were abundant evidences of prosperity as shown by the number of beau- tiful and rich gifts that were ex- changed in her many homes; and the smiles and the shouts of the children were proof beyond contradiction, that Santa Claus still lives, and is ever mindful of the wants of the good and obedi- ent children. In many of the homes there were entertainments, dinners and receptions, which filled the period from Christmas to New Year's Day. It was on Christmas morning, but the stars still shone brilliantly and bright upon the cold, frosty city of St. Joseph, covered with a mantle of snow, when our party started out and joined the many devoted pilgrims on their way to attend the early mass that is so attract- ive and so rich in beautiful music. After services, the party tepaired to the beautiful home of Thomas J. Coleman and wife for aday of good cheer, mirth and music. To say it was a day of pleasure, is but to put it mildly, for cach one surprised the other eramchristias-pie iar was at ‘once beautiful and useful. After breakfast, the gentlemen of the party, viz.: Messrs. Coleman, Hawkins, Walton Webster and Dr. Edwards, each, went to at- tend some engagement, and thus left the ladies to those pleasures of femmine talk that only 1a- dies’ souls delight to indulge. ‘The party re-assembled at 4 p.m. to one of those rare din- ners that only Mrs. Coleman can prepare. Around the board, there ‘was a continual flow of wit and repartee, that indeed rendered the best sauce for baked turkey and plum pudding. The early evening was spent in music and games. It had been a most hap: py and congenial party, because each one had striven successfully to promote the happiness of th other. On Tuesday evening the pu pils of the High school gave « musical and literary concert a St. Francis church. Notwith standing the numerous entertain ments of the week, about $17.0 were realized, T. P. Langon and wife, 0 Bellview Heights, entertaines ‘on Wednesday in honor of Prof and Mrs. Branch, of Wathena, Kan- sas. Miss Lillign M. Jackson entertain- ed Prof. and Mrs, Simms at 5 o'clock luncheon in honor of her brother, Mr. Milton W. Webster, of Burling- ton, Iowa. The entire afternoon of Thursday of last week was given up to enter- taining the many High school pu- pils who called. Friday of last week the St. Joseph delegation attended the Interstate at Atchison, Kansas. When the old year went out and the new year came in the members ofthe A.M. E. church were upon their knees in fervent silent prayer. On New Year's Day the custom. ary reunion of the Hawkins family fellto the lot of Mrs, Laura Mat: Hock at the Trent House, and iu point of service, appointment and good cheer,it was one of the most en: jjoyable events of the day. Covers were laid for twelve and the table was beautifully arraanged. A hand. some center-piece and two candle bra added brilliancy and beauty to the table. An elegant dinner o: four courses was served by Mrs. Em ma Trent. Mrs. Annie Hawkins, o Kansas City, Mo., came up especial ly to the re-union. Besides the family, Prof. Harry Kobinson, the congenial manager of The Mirror {and Dr. Preston M. Edwards were guests. With the close of the day the party divided ; the younger mem bers attended the theater and the elders talked of old times and ex. | changed the compliments of the sea son, expressing new hopes for the '|new year. __ Washington, D. C. From impressions gained in Wash- inton, one would sort up people in their order of greatness as follows : First and lowest, English cabbies and footmen ; secund, colored cabbies and footmen who try to imitate the idiocy of the English flunkey ; third, the common, every-day people; fourth, members of Congress; fifth, Senators ; sixth, hotel clerks ; seventh, the pres- ident. This may bea little hard on the hotel clerks, but we let the sched. ule stand. Speaking of the English flunkeya, here is an industry that is flourishing in Washington._ A lot of people who [have inherited money from uncles who were in the soap business or some other pursuit, now think they cannot be quite stylich and “bong ton” un. less they have English servants. Sc they send over the water and contract for cabbies and butlers who inherit their manners, clothes and possibly part of their blood from the dukes and dukelets. Thereis a law agains! ‘contrast Iabor being shipped in, but theee cabbies get slipped in some way They wear long, light overcoats, high hats to match, and raise little bautom sideburne. Their faces are withou! expression, and when perched upon the high seat of a carriage belonging to the codfish aristocracy, they look neither to the right nor to the left. Ifyou were to wave a club in front of a cabbie's nose he would no wink He is trained to look like cigar Indian sign and nothing but s cigarette would tempt him to sroile ‘The colored servants who try to im itate the cabhies succeed only in th matter of raising the littlesideburns. A colored man is sure to have some ex pression in his face and some glimmer ings of intelligence, no matter hoy |much he aims his gaze straight be ‘|tween the care of his horees, and 1 | matter how much he imagines he i working for the aristocracy. | All the people in Washington hav |been getting ready for the holiday: and the colored population has beer especially busy. Those of the Jadie who have not been tied down to reg ular work have been flocking to th stores after presents for the children of which the average is ten or twelv to the family. They shop all day ‘and hurry home to cook good thing at night. The colored quen and boys, a fev Tdays ago, all took to the woods, an when they came back they were al loaded with big bundles of evergreen holly and mistletoe. These they hav displayed for sale all over town, an meet with ready purchasers, and th pretty green boughs are used by ev erybody for decorations. Mistletoe i very much in favor among the youn; people of both colors. ‘Nowhere are the holidays more gen erally celebrated than by the coldre characters of Washington. Ever, form of entertainment known to mai is arranged, and every edible yet de vised by woman is to be had, Th pretty little girls, as well as the ol roaida and married dames, are all jus closidg some sort of a book or car which isto bring them some sort o prizes in case cortain sums of mono} are raised for the churches, and, wher all the money out of your pockets in order that they may get the various prizes. This, however, ia also a Weat- ern custom, and not only keeps up the expenses of the church buildings, but also provides money for many 2 preacher to “Jive easy.” All hail to the girls and their prize books f On the streets of Washington tnere are many cripples and many beggare. Most of the latter are white. Any white cripple or blind man goes out on the streets with atin cup and asks for pennies. They each have a mournful wail which they let out at every third step. It is always in a minor key, and reminds you somewhat lof the sound that comes from the Southeast corner of the church back home on prayer-meeting night. It is said that the police here get a per cent. from the pickings of the white beggars. Colored cripples are occa- siovally on the streets, but they are not allowed to beg. Their relatives are compelled to look after them. One poor old fellow is often seen working his way down the street. His legs are crossed above his knees, and are atifi except at the hip. Yet be manages to get along with the aid of a cane, and can step about four inches. To day I noted him starting down town, ‘and later I saw bim after he bad gone jeeven blocks. He had a good natur. ed face, and was making nofuss ahout his walking, although it was slow bue iness. ‘There are lots of sharpers in the East and South who try to make their living off the credulous colored people and one echeme that is not new, is tc make them believe that Congress ie going to pass bill allowing a big pen sion to each of the ex-slaves. They volunteer to collect this pension mon: ey as soon as the bill passes, and in- duce the old people to give up about ten dollars apiece as a fee for helping push the billthrough. A large amoun! of money is grabbed in this way. And every session some foolish or corrupt Congressman is induced to introduc such a bill, in order to help th schemes along. Of courte there is no the slightest possibility of such 1 measure getting to be a law, but the pretense furnishes the excuse to ewin dle the old colored people out of large amouot of money. “It is sai¢ that some of our people are so foale¢ by the smooth talk, that persons les: than thirty years of age sre induce: to pay a fein order™ that they may later draw pensions as “ex slaves.” ‘The newspapers of the eatin try ought to expose these awindling ** pension collectors.” As I write this on the eveof Christ mas, there are many kinds of noize in the air. The people here get read for the holidays like we, in the Weet prepare for the Fourth of July, or fo a bigjubilee of some sort. They fu: tin horns, trumpets, little string « sleigh-bells and other noise-mal Phy instruments. Then they turn ti loose, and the racket is immense. The little boys have been tooting horn: and trumpets about the streets for s week, and if such a thivg were possi ble, they have scared Santa Claus ou of the country. W. F. Kemur. Mrs. Chiles will be at home to meet the Oek Leaf club and thei husbands Wednesday evening, Jn pa. gane. SE ear e eee ge d | feceastesnrecresseeneeett MINLOW Barter eHUREH | Comer Twritts atvt Rochanan Services tt 1. AIME AG tha, Suny sehonl, 3 fp mduperlnites Sty fleur Aorsters jester, We he Grant estent, Tw tile anet Ba ata, ASREREY CHAPELS iwopiet Erencuran. Ven Tite tetwera taurent sud Sarrte Seite i an io aid Tose po ues Sune} Shiv, 3004 mm SoveriteRdent, Hed. Nort Nistor, Dede SMuilelte SF JOHN ALM. CHURCH Core, Nerenth and Topetnarenan, services Jet anit oy peas uiday. schon 3pm Mireriniendent, RW, Wales pastor, J. x Ratioin.” Kenideace, B11 W. neventir street TIRST APEICAN DAPTIST CHAPEL Fire street Hetren Sbullvon and Jeferwa srariers ice ah 6p andar acho ‘Worden Resins ie deltenous TASES CHAPFI, GM. & CHURCH Corner Fourteenth znd Van ioren. Services, uy ain fand’s pe ms Sunday school. 3 fe Ee ‘upertntend-nk, ‘Tivtmmss scott: jrctory 9-30. Srowa. estdetee, "bupnton's mbliuen: v BROWNS CHAPEL (A, MLE) Tweththand Washinston, Services,37& mand 4p.any; sunday school. 5p tx huperiateedeas, 1.8 Clilles; jastor, George F- brown. est dence, 1205 ‘Washluzion. THIRD MISSIONARY BAPTIST. Comer Eleventh and Washinton, Services, Wa mands, p tm.:Buuday school. 3 De Pastor, &. 8 AFibUr. ‘CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. {7 Comer Tweitth and Quincy. Services,9 9 sods jn Munday school pga Raneribyea) fent ad pastor, J. Thompson. Hesidence, Wastington. a B STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. «* North Topeka, Services, 11 am. and # p.m: Sash Toms Seen tt! turner; pastor, FW. Barker. FIBST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. North Topeka. Corzer Jackson snd Curtis, Peary ia Th uperinteva nest pastor, Fett Prine, -Baskdeuce, Inysan Bore. St. MARK A. 4, &, CHURCH. Services, 11a, ni, aied 739 Bm sunday sehaoh 455 ura Sopiundent, Mew. Wins; Pastor, al, Wooton, a ST AMOS EASCUFAL MESIUS. Cornet yeni and Westen arr. Sot crea raay au raanriny ached Q9 ao pass Me Dy Wedstudy, 930 pe ep jane Speer thor, ee SOUS CARTAN CHIEWCH West Pemrth sitvet, TIL Bitte Kehont. sare icine. il 6. Claud s | @RAILROUD Five TABLE. cans re Route. ‘Dt EFFECT JAS TARY ona, usa ine: ‘Wor UND, (0, 11k. 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Call at THE PLainDEALer office, The Dyéon restaurant, located at 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is the best restaurant in that city. ‘The Dyson restaurant, located at 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is the best restaurant in that city. Notice—All correspondents for THE PLAINDEALER will kindly collect all subscriptions in their respective cit- ies, and xindly remit same to the of- fice. ee ees ee ‘The Interstate Literary association . met in its ninth annual session in Atchison, Kas., on December 28 and 29 with President Nathaniel Sawyer presiding and the recording secretary, Miss Lutie Bowen, in her place. In the absence of the cor- responding secretary, Mrs. Jennie Barker, of Lawrence, Sherman A. Harvey was appointed by the presi- dent to act in that capacity. The session was opened with an anthem by 12 young people of that city, after which Rev. Wilson led in prayer. Miss Myrtle Porter rendered @ piano selection, then Dr, W. H. Hudson delivered a well written welcome address,to which W. E. Griffin responded in his usual ~cloquent style, Then came the ap- pofntment of the several committees and} the association had been well Jafnched upon the ocean of time, and} save one exception, it had the smoothest sailing and most pros- perous conclusion in its history. Not only was the meeting a surprise to the officers in point of attendance, but in the character of the numerous productions and in spirit and general good feeling among the delegates and visitors, and in the acquisition of several new societies from many of the country towns and also in the reclamation from seeming apathy, several old ones. Out of the genetal indifference of a month ago, came a meeting that all were proud of, and glad of the opportunity to attend and regretting that many of the faithful members did not avail themselves of the privilege and pleasure of enjoying the same. Dur- ing the two days, without a hitch or jar, the following program was rendered ; ‘THURSDAY. Anthem ; invocation, Rev. Wil- son} piano solo, Miss Myrtle Porter, Atchison; address of welcome, Dr. W. H. Hudson, Atchison ; response, W. E. Griffin, Kansas City, Mo.; appointment of committees ; oration, H. O. Fletcher, Oak Mills; chorus ; report of credential committee ; president’s address, Nathaniel Saw- yer, Topeka; vocal solo, John Gregg, Lawrence; “Ancient and Modern Oratory,” Miss Lillie Shoe- make, Troy ; “‘ The Teacher,” Curtis Jones, Oskaloosa; piano solo, R. ©. Jackson, Lawrence; invocation ; vocal duet, Misses Willa Johnson and Zora Stone, Western University; “The Province of Literature,” Geo. W. Gross, Rocky Ford, Colo.; prano solo, Miss Annabel Spurlock, Atchi- son; paper, W. E. Griffin, Kansas City, Mo; piano solo, Mrs. Rosalind Reed, Kansas City, Mo. repay. Piano solo, Mrs. O. A. Taylor, Topeka; paper, Mrs. James Page, Topeka ; vocal duet, Misses Bertha Johnson and Lulu Greenly, Atchi- son; “Every Object Has a Cor- responding Reality,” A. C. Bell, Wathena; election of officers ; violin solo, Samuel Holt, Wathena; “ Book- er T. Washington,” Ernest Hawkins, Fort Scott; “Claims of the Body,” Dr. Grant G. Brown, Atchison ; paper, Miss Broce, Omaha; “Life a Failure,” Sherman A. Harvey, Lawrence; vocal solo, B, T. Perkins, St. Joseph, Mo.; invocation, Rev. Ward ; recitation, Miss Menta Beck, Lawrence ; report of the historian, May L. Lewis, Atchison; “The Requirements of the Coming Man,” Dr. J. A. Taylor, Atchison; paper, Prof. W. T. Vernon, Western Uni- versity. It would be impossible to review all of the good papers read before the association, and space will not permit to mention but few, but near- ly every exercise performed was of a higher order, showing much research and thorough preparation and good taste. The discussions were not Jong and burdensome, but to the point and much appreciated by the spectators. : ‘The paver read by Georce W. being the finest ever read before the associntion, which Was saying a great deal, when one’s rind runs back over the many papers produced in the eight preceding meetings. When we recollect the exhaustive paper on “The Condition of the Colored Race,” five years ago, by Prof. Bowser, in that same city, and another by him on “ Transcendental- ism” two years ago in Topeka, and the one by W. E. Griffin and also the very able and practical paper by S. A. Harvey on “The Almighty Dollar” at that same time, when we recall the very descriptive paper by Mr. Dorsey on “The National Library” and that on “Hamlet” by Gcorge Ellis and that of Na- thaniel Sawyer last year at Law- rence and many others, it was heaping Ioud encomiums, high and falsome praise on Mr. Gross's paper. Surely no paper was ever more eloquently read nor clothed in more beautiful language than his, but this was the day before Prof. Vernon and ‘S.A. Harvey read theirs. It might have been on the spur of the mo- ment, forgetful of the past that it was done. The arrangement and the subject were somewhat unique and original, He divided the prov- ince of literature into three king- doms aud then described them. The public may have an opportunity to judge since he has consented to have it published. Ernest Hawkins’s paper on “Book- er T. Washington” created a warm discussion and brought forward both critics and eulogists of that man as a leader, his foremost defender being Prof. Vernon, who is at the head of the Quindaro College. A well written paper by Sherman A. Harvey, “Life a Failure,” pro- duced so much discussion that time had to be called on the debate. It was a subject in which everybody was directly interested and owing to its pessimistic tenor as well as his careful argument, it received hot and heavy bombardment from all quar- ters. He argued that the one man who set a standard had been the only one to live and therefore others had failed. Needless to say to anyone who knows him that Prof. Vernon had an eloquent, scholarly paper on “ The Higher Education of Man.” Some one remarked that he was a poem whenever he took the floor and began to speak. For flow of language, beauty of diction and breadth of thought, he was excelled by none. It was notable that only two ladies had papers, one by Miss Bruce, of Omaha, and Mrs. James Page on the “ Higher Education of Girls," which was read by her husband, she being absent. The usual number of musical selections was rendered all credit ably. The recitation of Miss Menta Beck showed that she possessed the elements, grace and voice of a true elocutionist and that too was the only recitation, The election of officers was held at the session Friday morning, Sherman A, Harvey, of Lawrence, was the chosen president; Mrs. A, Wilson, of Omaha, recording secretary; Miss Belle Spurlock, Atchison. corresponding secretary. Then came the selection of a place of meeting and the rivalry for the honor in 1900 became very spirited, four places bidding for the meeting, which was a hopeful sign,and we trust a happy omen for the future of the association. St. Joseph was championed by Miss_Jackson, and she won by nearly double the votes of the others. Then an innovation was made by the selection of a lady, Miss Lillian Jackson, of St. Joseph, chairman of the executive committee thoughts and developing characters that ‘probably-woulb be unknown to but few. Anything that tends to elevate, that will disseminate knowledge, that establishes higher ideals, pays for the trouble and ex- pense. Itisto be hoped that from this organization, others may grow, and that from its spirit and influence, great good may come, and when in later years we look back over history and say, well done, we will feel the satisfaction and expansion ot soul because of good deeds accomplished. Frep. RouNDTREE. Christmas In the South. Forr Sartu, Ark., December 31, 1899.—A Southern Christmas, a Southern wedding, and a resignation. Heavy boomed the cannon, rapid firing of guns, bursting of torpedoes and the noise of the mighty fire- cracker, amid these and the lusty shouts of the participants, Christ- mas was ushered in. Nearly everyone has a tree filled with presents for the family and friends, Early in the morning patties of friends go from house to house and have their “ morning's morning.” By church time, some are very able to nicely perfume the sanctuary. But the redeemable feature is few get drunk, for they drink here every morning in the year. It’s common to hear school children, as they pass each other ask if they've had their “toddy.” No crimes have been committed this week and with the beautiful weather, everyone seemed happy. ‘The wedding which was very quiet, occurred at 6 p. m, Christmas at the parlors of Father Smith. The contracting parties were Miss Lels Miller and Mr, J. H. Hensley. At 5:30 the hack containing the bridal party left the house of the bride’ mother. The solemn Catholic mar- riage ceremony was performed and just at its conclusion the bell struck for vespers and we knelt and said the Angelus. Then all retired to the bride’s old home once more, where relatives and friends congratu- lated the happy pair. None’but the relatives were present at the cere- mony except the best man, T. B. Kane, who has been a most intimate friend of the groom for years. The bride was married in a white dotted mull infant yoke, three ruffies on skirit and white satin ribbon around the neck and waist. At the recep- tion, she wore a beautiful novelty dress of purple and black, with white satin yoke and velvet trimmings. ‘The bride never looked lovelier nor happier. Her cousin, Miss Anna Robinson, was bride's maid. The immediate relatives number about sixty besidcs the friends who atten- ded the reception. Mrs. Hensley has been one of our successful teachers for four years and a half and her loss from the corps is a source of genuine regret to the present sister teachers as well as to the board of education. ‘This has always been the home of the bride and no one here can have kinder words said in her behalf. She is modest, kind and gentle and Mr. Hensley deserves the warmest congratulations. The groom is a tonsorial artist in partnership with F. B. Keene By this union a lifetime friendshsp is broken into, as Mr. Hensley and Kane were a regular Damon and Pythias, In the spring, Mr. and Mrs. Hensley will remove into their own residence on Sixteenth street. "They will spend the winter with her othe on Thirteenth street. ‘m3 Congressman Curtis, who was con- fined to his home several days on account of illness, is out again and, with his usual activity, is looking after the interests of his constituents. Kansas nas never been represented in Congress by-a more earnest and faithful worker. His statement con- cerning the Horton agreement is clear and straightforward, and a careful reading of it ought to con- vince (the voters in the First Congressional district) that that questionable agreement is in no way binding on Mr. Curtis, and should be eliminated as an issue in the coming fight. It is indeed a puzzle to the laymen to understand the importance of this Horton agreement to the people of the First district, unless their right to choose a representative has been irrevocably delegated to a few in- dividual politicians. To make along story short, if Mr. Curtis has served his constituents faithfully, if the people want a man of ability, a man who has great influence with the naticnal administration and his colleagues in Congress, a man with a fund of experience and knowledge of the duties which he is expected to perform, then the renomination and re-election of such an one should not be subordinated to the ‘personal ambition ‘of ‘any man;,, Unlike the new member in Congress, the Congressman who has served several terms has acquired that knowledge of the methods of legislation and the intricate workings of the depart- ments, which comes only by experi- ence. It is .also noticeable that those who have scen long service, wield the greatest influence in shap- ing legislation, In this respect, Mr. Curtis has a decided advantage over Mr, Bailey. : The duty of the colored voters in the contest for the First district nomination is quite clear. The race has not a more loyal friend in Kansas than Mr. Curtis. From the beginning of his public career to the present time, he ‘has ever stood by ‘the colored voters, notwithstanding severe criticism. Ina letter to THe PLAINDEALER sometime ago, we cal- led attention tu the interest shown by Mr. Curtis in securing political recognition for his colored con- stituents. He has secured places in the departments here for several colored Kansans from the First District, whose combined salaries amount to about $4,500 annually. ‘Thus Mr. Curtis alone has secured more patronage for our race here, than was ever before obtained by even an entire delegation from the state. It is a fact that every colored Kansan now holding a position in Washington, outside the classified service, is an appointee of Congress- man Curtis. He has also recom mended the promotion of H. C. Bruce, of Atchison, Kas. Every officer and private of the ‘Twenty-third Kansas, Vols. will sure- ly not forget the valuable service he rendered in having them assigned to duty in Cuba. Since Mr. Curtis has stood the test, and has not been found wanting, he is entitled to and should receive the united and loyal support of every colored voter. Let us not be unmindful of the debt of gratitude we owe to our true friend. Newton. Miss Margaret Manuel, who has been visiting relatives and friends in the city, will return to Nickerson, her home, in a few days. Miss Gertie Thomas, of Hutchin- son,came over afew hours on the 27th of last month, and visited her sister Laura. She is teaching school in Oklahoma. Will Owens, George Brady and Miss Anna Brown, of Hutchinson, made a New Year's call on Miss Lau- ra Thomas, who is formerly from Hutchinson. A dinner party was given the 27th of December by Miss R. L. Malone in honor of J. A. Goree and wife. Many was the invited guests, but the ample preparations made for them, proved too much entirely, as there were abundance of everthing, and the crowd consisted of married folks; so it is needless to say they had a good time. Mrs. Amanda Rickman is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ramsey. She will return in a few days to her home in Arkansas City. A. J. Tandy is able to be out again, and has resumed his duty at the Hotel Newton. George Slaughter is on the mend slowly, after along illness of malarial fever. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mason was crowded with turkey hunters on the 2gth of last month, but the turkey was not wild, and the crowd had a cordial invitation, there being abcut eight couples and some who were not coupled, but owing to the correspondent being late, will not mention the names, But still the best was not all gone, and on his arrival, there were many baskets of fragments to be gathered up when they all had quit. + Emporia. Rev, Crowder is here again, and is holding meetings in the Masonic hall. Mrs. Allison preached at the Meth- ‘odist church last Sunday night. A grand ball was given in Puly hall by Hayl and Ray ; those who at- tended report a good time. Afine sermon was preached last Sunday night at the St. James Baptist church by Rev. Toliver ; subject, “Dancing Damsel.” Mrs. Crutchfield, who has been very ill, is agreat deal better. Mr. Stade died of pneumonia fe- ver at his home on East street. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death, Their many friends send their greatest sympathy in this their hour of bereavement. Mrs. Minnie Chiles, of Topeka, made a short visit with Mrs. Tipton. Mrs. Buckner, who has been visit ing in Topeka, has returned home Will Harris and Ira Smith are on he'sick list this:-week. Endorses This Paper. Kansas City, Kan., January 1, 1900 J. H. Childers, Editor Tue PLaw. DEALER, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Sir: Inclosed you will find money order for one year’s subscrip- tion to THE PLAINDEALER. I want to congratulate you upon conducting one of the best papers in the United States when its purpose is considered. Wishing you a Happy New Year and an increased success with your pa- per. Iam, Fraternally Yours. H. G. Dwicems, Miss Baulah Tolbert entertained at six o’clock dinner Friday, in hon- or of her cousin Miss Eliza Brad- shaw, of Emporia. Those present were: Misses Eliza Bradshaw, Tiny Belcher, of Hennesey, Ok. Lenora Bradshaw, Susie Eagleson, Hattie Moss, Pearl Monroe, Nancy Deane and Gertrude Hardin. Garnett. Miss Betty Turk and little Velva Rogers, of O. T. spent Christmas with the latters father, Sam. Rogers. Clarence Pritchett and sister, of Pleasanton, are visiting their uncle, O. D. Parks. James Wilson and Roy Williams, of Lawrence, spent Christmas with relatives. Miss Mary Duncan, of Osawato- mie, spent the holidays with her brothers, John and Wilson Duncan. Mr. Newman and brother are vis- iting the former's father-in-law, Al- len Manley. Rev. C. H. Jones, wife and son, of Paola, were in Garnett over Sunday, returning home Monday. Elisha Phillips, of Kansas City, spent Christmas with relatives. Mrs. Mattie Hurn and Miss Ollie Martin accompanied Rey. C. H. Jones and wife to their home Mon- day where they will attend the Odd Fellows’ installation. » Dennis Ray, of Topeka, spent Christmas with his parents, Wm. Reynolds and wife. : The A.M E, and the Second Bap- tist churches had well filled Christ. ‘ina trees at their respective places Monday evening, Many were the smiling faces when the trees were stripped of their burdens. ‘The Pleasant Hour club held an entertainment in the Colored Citi- zens’ club room last Tuesday even- ‘ing. The play produced was ap- preciated and enjoyed by all. Wm. Hurn and Isaiah Phillips en- tertained last Friday evening a num. ber of their gentlemen friends and ladies. Games were the prominent features of the evening. Refresh- ‘ments were served and all left leaving their best wishes with the hosts. Mrs. Harvey entertained a few o her fnends Saturday evening. Thos present were Rev. C. H. Jone and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Powers, Mesdame: Martin and Hurn. The Daughters of Twelve held ; reception Friday evening in the Col ored Citizens’ club room and it wa: one of the greatest sotial affairs 0 the holidays. Mrs. Mattie Hurn entertained < few friends to dinner Friday. Mrs. Hurn is a superior cook and al present enjoyed her excellent dinner Misses Gertrude Cruchfield anc Rosa Spottsville entertained a num ber of friends Monday evening. The ladies are excellent entertainers anc those who enjoyed their hospitality were Misses Josie Martin, Lena ‘Thomas, Alta Ray; Messrs. Roy Williams, Isaiah Plillips, Willie Hurn. an Arkansas City. We wish the editor of THe Ptain- DEALER mnch success this year, for we regard your paper as the best in the state. Long may it live in prosperity. Stand up for Quindaro Institute and all the good people in Kansas ! : ‘Mis sMaud Thomas passed through the city en route to Newkirk, O. 1, to take up her school. Freeman West, of Guthrie, O. T., did not leave on account of sickness. Miss S. F. Andrews returned to her school in Edmond, O. T., Jannary t. |The weather is fine, and the peo- ple in this vicinity report a very good time during the holidays. Louis Oldham has returned from his visit. Miss Eva Smothers came home December 25. Mrs. Dan. Williams is visiting in Winfield this week. * Mrs, Will West is still very sick. Rev. A. E. Clark is holding a se ries of meetings in the A. M. E church for the purpose of calling the wandering children home. ‘The entertainment given in K of P. hall on Dec. 28, was a granc KANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET, rf q SE Wholesale and Retail. “2, 41 Fresh and sugar cured Meats. é SCHMIDT BRO'S : : : 306E. SECOND ST. Kellam’s, 711 Kansas Avenue. a Wity and County School‘Books and Supplies.. Kellam Book. & Statinne=u 28s success, financially and socially, The Masonic Lodge No. 32, had an entertaifiment in itshall a few nights ago. Kansas City, Kas. Mr. James Harrison bas been very sick during the past week. Miss Ellen Malone, of Topeka, a student of Western University, is spending afew days visiting friends in this city. ‘Masters George Jackson and Fred. Henderson gave a skating party to their friends Saturday. ‘The students of Western Universi- ty are beginning to return. ‘The Douglass hospital was given an inspection New Year's Day by several hundred people. Miss L. V. Ashton the, matron,received the vis- itors from 1 to 10 p. m. Many vis- itors made contributions to the in- stitution, William Thomas,a Negro,rang the old year out and the new year in by disturbing the worshipers at Mt Pleasant Baptist church. He was fined $1co ; in default of payment he ‘was sent to jail. ‘The jury in the case of A. Necar. | teny, a capitalist,agzinst Sarah Smith a familiar old colofed woman of ou: city, returned a verdict for the de fendant. This is the second tim she has defeated Mr. Necarteny ir the local courts. ‘The litigation ha attracted much attention as a num ber of the leading lawyers of the cit) volunteered their services to hely Mrs. Smith, better known as Aun Sally, retain her home. | Miss Frances Tribue has beer quite ill, Miss Jane Dorsey celebrated thi 18th anniversary of her birth Thurs day, December 28, at the residenc of her parents. Watch meeting services were hel at,the churches. A cantata, “The Two Ways,” wa given Tuesday night at the First’A M.E. church, corner 7th street anc Ann avenue, by the choir. It wa well attended. Miss Cordelia Seymour has re moved across the Kaw. orrice nouns: 80 10 a.m. BtoB ru. 0. A. TAYLOR, M. D. Puysicray anp Surceox Colle answered day and night. ‘Telephone, 696, 226} Kansas Ave orzice nous: Sto Ita. me 3105. at. Tto9®. WH, E. TACKSON, M. D. Pirystcran anp SurcEon. (Ofbce, 117 Went Fifth St Sharmpootng and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY 220 East Fifth Street, Torea, Kansas Practices iu all courts. Special attention given criminal cases. WI. JAMISON, Artorney-at-Law. Office, 117 W. Fifth St. Wonderful Discovery’ ae, a q ES 3. a, a e* a lV AEA DR ron Cleat OZONIZED OX MARROW SD oe Remsen armeatee err cet Warranted harmless. “Get 'the weauine, as | Barone gamete cretepeeteoay ee ciere ans Unie greene oie srias oe tatokeett ee Jox maaan Coy is WASLISCTOS BT, CHICKGO, ANatlons THE FREEMAN, 22'S conoaied to be the leading Newspaper pubs SEAMS iis i ==" /NDIANAPOLIS {Real Noma Journal, More spec crateietin tian any two olher Negropapere. Wewsst aa {Sino UrteaGiates’ Written wees IND. Aid! The Preaman: Intssapele LNW | oe i ‘You wish to see a beautiful display of Fine ewelry, look into J. A. 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Small cash payments and balance on popular month- ly plan. : 18 acres, good 3 room cot tage, $500, 244 miles North of; E city. ; We have good large tad and ranches to sell or trade. 5 R. 0. Hilliard, 413 Kansas Ave., Room 4. ‘ J. Me KNIGHT, | UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. g.% 0 2 &S>, __- Fe reals (eas As % Cee ge ere aN eee 406 Kansas Avenue. *Phone le OFFICE HOURS: | ; Bto 10 A ML ; 305 r C. SUMNER SUNDAY. |: Puysician Anp Surceon F Calls Promptly Answered. - Telephone 558. 1 Office, 119 W. Fifth, The Chicago Cafe, —Located at— | 706 EAST 12th STREET, 4 KANSAS CITY, -- MISSOU: is one of the best Restaurant. in the city. t ’ FP = I GEO. KLEIN & CC: MAKERS OF d High Grade 4 Buggy & Team Harness. * - REPAIRING PROMPTLY DONE... 3 18 Kansans Ave. Topeka, Kan. \! FRANK HERALD, ~ [ Arrornsy-ArLam, “f) Room 318, Long Building, 3 515 Main Street, Kansas Crry, Mei OFFICE HOURS: = 720 9A.m. k 102F , 1. A. SHIELDS, M.D. \; Office, 1331 Van Bue Special Attention to Ladies. “MRS. LUCY HESSER-DAVES; PIANO LESSONS. At Home, 116 East 7th © gto 10a. My 6to7 p. mid ee eee ee eee eee ee eee eee ee ee ee ee eee a oN 7 + #° 2 : = = = = Ta i A Thrilling Scene. | gfe Iooked about at earth and eky|today than it was ayear ago. Welcate thousends where it now torns | a anaenrERie -t-S eET ET— ee Ne MeL ee eee ae se ee re tk preceding the great rebellion is here- ig recalled to the reading public: a man, Joho Brown, whose name was soon to be chronicled in history and ‘sng, undertook to dé away with slav- ‘ety on his own responsibility. Ac- cordingly, on the night of October 16, 1859, this eccentric and patrivtic indi- vidual, with a small force of twenty men, crossed over into Virginia at Harper's Ferry and attacked the ar- mory and arsenal. He was captured next day afterward, was tried, found| guilty of treason, murder and attempt to incite insurrection, and was hang- ed. The following graphic report of his taking off, as published in The New York Tribune at the time, will be read with profound interest by ev- ery patriot of future generations, North and South. This eye-witness says: “The morting of that memorable second of December dawned at last, and the first gray streak saw us stir- ring. Governor Wise had seized the Winchester and Potomac railroad on the 29th of November fur military purposes, aud issued his proclamation to the people of the state. He cau- tioned them to remain at home and on guard or patrol duty on the second of December, and abstaia from going toCharleston. ‘Orders,’ said he, ‘are issued to women and children and strangere are hereby cautioned that there will be danger to them in ap- proaching that place ou that day. If necessary, martial law will be pro- claimed and enforced.’ “These are bis very words: and I submit if they don't show how badly seared the great state of Virginia was. ‘The field of execution—a plat of about forty acres, half in sod and half in corn-stubble—was directly opposite our house and the gullows stood cn 2 rising ground not one-hundred yarda away from the porch, A military - force of between two and three-thous: and troops, artillery, cavalry and in- fantry, had been concentrated at the place, and the whole country for fit teen miles was guarded by mounted and foot soldiers; all intercourse be- tween town and country was stopped. ‘A field piece loaded with grape and cannister had been planted directly in front of and aimed at the scaffold so a8 to blow poor Brown's body into smithereens in the event of attempted rescue; other cannon commanded the " approaches to this modern Aceldema; and all Virginia held breath until the noontide should come and go. “The most stringent precautions id been taken to prevent the towns- sople from approaching the outer. wost line of patrolling sentries, for the authorities were determined to choke their prize malefactor without giving him a chance to make any se ditious epeeches. “The December sun had risen clear ind bright, but soon passed into 2 bank of haze, and I was afraid we should have a stormy day of it. By nine o'clock, however, as beautiful an azure sky hung over us as man ever saw, and, winter as it was, the sun be. came 80 hot that doors and windows were flung wide open. The ground had been staked the day before, and fluttering white pennons all around che lot marked the posts of the sen- ties, who came on the scene at the our above named. Then a strong woe of volunteer cavalry, wearnng od flannel shirts and black caps and vusers, rode up and were posted, if paces apart, around the entire field; id then the guus and caissons of the ‘illery rumbled up; then more caval- and infantry came; and then a sol- un hush settled over the awful scene, and no sound was heard but the twit- ering of some birds, the sighing of the South wind among the tree vranches, and the occasional impati- tillery rumbled up; then more caval- and infantry came; and then a sol- un hush settled over the awful scene, and no sound was heard but the twit- tering of some birds, the sighing of ‘he South wind among the tree vranches, and the occasional impati- at etamp of a horse’s hoof on the een sward. * All eyes were turned to the jaii, a cant half mile away down the road, aut nothing could be een but the lint of bayonets and gilt buttons and -raps in the bright sunshine, until, of sudden, the mass opened right and eft, and 2 wagon, drawn by two white Yorses, came into view. In it, seated on 8 long box of fresh cut deal, was an old man of erect form, clad in 2 ** -keuit, with a black slouch hat on # head and blood-red worsted slip ors on his feet. “The melancholy cortege formed id advanced toward us. There was -e one helpless old man, suffering ‘om five saber and bayonet wounds, ning to his death under escort of Ma. af Loring’s ‘Battalion of Defensi. ies’ Captain Williams's ‘ Montipeli- + Guards? Captain Scolt’s ‘ Peters arg Grays, and Captain Rady’ ‘Young Guard.” “The cortege passed through the “ple squares of troops and over the dock, and wound round the scaffold the Exsterly side, aud halted. The 'yguerd, one company ot Grays, ed ranks and Joho Brown de- d with self-possession and digni- ee eee a ee “ He looked about at earth and eky and people, and remarked to Captain Aves, his jailer, upon the beauty of the scene. It was beautiful, indeed. The sun shone with great splendor, and the gleaming guns and sparkling uniforms were very strongly relieved agaiust the somber tints of sod and woods. Away off to the East and South the splendid mass of the Blue Ridge loomed against the sky and shut in the horizon. Over the woods toward the Northeast, long, thin stripes of clouds bad gradually accu- mulated, foreboding the storm that came in due time that evening, while looking toward the South there lay an undulating fertile country, stretchiog away to the distant mountains. “ Brown's eye lingered aistfully up ou the few civilians who had been per- mitted to gaze from a distance upon the tragedy, as if, so it seemed to me, Le longed for s glimpse of one friend- ly face; then, with another glance at the sky and the faraway Blue Ridge, he turned to the sheriff and signified that he was ready. His slouch hat was removed, his elbows and ankles pinioned, and a white hood was drawn over his head. The world was gone from his sight forever, and he and eternity were face to face. “One would have thought that aft. er all their indecent hoste to get him tried, convicted, sentenced and hang. led, they would have dispatched the poor old msn as quickly thereafter a: possible; but not a bit of it. There was still the shadow of a possibility that some Cadmus sown soldiers might spring out of the dull sod of that field and stampede the prize, so there mus! be movements of troops hither and thither, marchings 2nd couater-march ings; and I stood there, watch in hand fur eight minutes that seemed centu ries, before Colonel Scott, losing pati ence, gave the signal. Then Sherif Campbell cut the rope, the trap fell with a wailing screech of the hinges and Jobn Brown's body hung twirling in the air.” ‘This execution brought down a fu: tious storm of Northern indignation Brown was regarded as a martyr. In the cities of the North bells were toll ed, minute guns fired, meetings con: vened, and many demonstrations made in honor and remembrance of the de ceased Brown, who thus dared te stand for Abolition priociples at the sacrifice of life itself. The first fami lies of Virginia that solemn night eaid the life of this precursor of emancipa: tion was a failure; so said scribes and high priests when the lowly Nazarene hung on the cross between two thieves so said pope aud cardinals wheu Luth ler lay hidden in the Wartburg; anc so said the orthodox Britons wher Bunyan was chained in Bedford jail Governor Wise of the Old Domizion with all his pomp and power, ha: passed into oblivion unhonored auc unsung, but the soul of John-Brown of Osawatomie, goes marching on and ‘on forever. With his brave compani ons on the plains of Kansas we cher ished and rehearsed the incidents and scenes in which he was the central fig ure, and how gad and pathetic the fi nale! A prominent church joursa has well said : “John Brown at Harper's Ferry was the prince of fanatics only to b cannonized afterward. William Lloy¢ Garrison, John G. Whittier and Wen dell Phillips a half century ago were the crazed and erratic spokesmen o the dispensation of foolhardiness, anc now their fanaticism is part of the Na tional Constitution! Time has shown that they were wise while the publi was crazy.” Coming years will only add Juste and plory to the martyr’s crown. MN. Butter. Kansas City, Mo. “1898. eam Re From The New Yor Age. We have no way to judge the future except by the past. This is often an unsatisfactory guide, but it isthe best we have. Judged by thi standard the future of the Afro: American race is full of promise ‘There are dark clouds, but it is true in fact as in fiction that every cloud has a silver lining. During the year 1899 the republic has passed through one of the mos! trying and impertant periods in ite history. The events have been of such transcendent moment that we shall not be able to estimate thei true importance for many years to come. ‘The Spanish War brought with it the question of territorial expansion and race absorption to such an extent as was not dreamed of in the philosophy of our wisest states men. We waged war with Spain for the purpose of freeing Cuba; thi we shall ultimatety do, but we have 2 large accession of territory and 0 ‘population besides. What the out come of it all will be remains t¢ be seen. All the indications are that the republic ia stronger and richer a the result of the developments of the year 1899 than it ever was before li¢ve that the race is etronge: today than it was ayear ago. We say this in the face of the fact of the unfortunate legislation which has been placed upon the statute books of| many of the states and a manifest tendency to multiply such legislation, and of the outbreaks of mob fury which have disgraced too many of the states during the year. In spite of the mob spirit, which is undoubtedly abroad in the land, we believe that the condition and the prospects of the race are better than they were a year ago; and this is due more to the inherent strength of the race character and the fortunate condition of its residence in the United States than to anything else. We are borne along in the grand rush of national growth and prosperity, just 2s the average citizen is, and as our foreign citizens are in particular. But the fact is that we do not always stop to messure the advantages we enjoy and the progress we are make ing in all directions. This is natural, but much of the inspiration that would come to us by reason of it is lost upon us. People who are op: pressed, people who have a problem— people like ourselves and like the Irish in Ireland and the Jews io Europe—are more given to intro- spection than to retrozpection, the looking within than without, to com- plaining about what they have not got rather than rejoicing over what they have got. During the past year we huve had steady growth and strengthening in our spiritual life. Our churches were never stronger and better; our ministers, and they are an army of large size, were never more capable and earnest and having better results in their work. Millions of adults in the church and willions of children in the Sunday school—surely they }sho are arrayed on the Lord’s side, as the Afro-American people are, cannot fail of the best and most desired results in life, They whe are strong it the spirit are strong is the flesh. Ta a material sense they who know the facts are convinced that the race has made wonderful progress in land. getting and money-saving, and this against the greatest odds. But they usually win the most who have most to overcome. Without friction there is no fire; without resistance there is no accomplishment. Our farmers are growing strong in their work, and we feel confident that in the skilled occupations we are regaining the ground we lost from 1868 to 1878. In businees ventures of all sorts we are branching out more and more in all sections of the country. In thie vital matter we are ceasing to despise the day of small things. We arc beginning to learn that “big oaks from little acorns grow.” From the political point we also bave cause to congratulate ourselves We hold high sud honorable position: in the Federal, State and Municipal service of the country and we believe that we shall continue todo so and in a larger measure than in the past And the barriers to our appointment and promotion in the army have beer broken down and we do not believe that they will ever be put up again. ‘The year of 1899 was a great year fall of hard fighting for the race and fall of big victories, and we enjoyed the fighting and are enjoying the victories. Tuskegeo's Endowment Fand. From The Indianapolis World. Booker T. Washington, the world- famous president of the Tuskegec Normal and Industrial Institute, has asked the country to raise an endow. ment fund of $500,000 to enable him to prosecute his grand work. Thi request is being responded to promptly and ina most generous manner. Mr. and Mrs. Collis P. Huntington, of New York, have contributed $50,000 to start the ball rolling, and benevolent lady in a Western city ha: given $25,000 on condition that 2 similar amount be raised by contribu: tion from others. Already the fund exceeds $100,000 and there is nc doubt whatever that the whole hal! million will speedily be raised. Ax article reproduced elsewhere from Th New York Age, describes a meetin; held at Madison Square Garden tc forward that fund. In that article is given a noble letter from ex-President Cleveland, which shows his deer interest ia the work of Mr. Washing: ton, and furnishes additional proof of his friendship for the colored race. ‘With such powerful agencies at work to back him, there is no doubt of Mr Washington’s eventful success. Money never was contributed to nobler cause. If properly backed th result of the work of Mr. Washingtor and his great school cannot be esti mated. He should have an endow ment fund of millions. instead thousands, as it is impossible to kee upa great college without a heavy endowment fund. With proper finan cial backing, the Tuskegee school car be enlarged. and made the greates of its kind inthe world. It can eda cate thousends where it now torns out hundreds. But not only abould the present school be aided, but branches should be established in every Southern state. There should be enough money to furnish free scholarships to the poor and deserving. If the race problem is ever settled it most surely be by the methods pointed out by President Washington. Inno other way cau it be done. He has shown himself to be not only a great educator and philanthropist, but 2 great statesman as well. He has found the key to a great enigma and is working it out with the mind of a constructive philosopher. ‘To let euch a vast undertakiog fail for want of money would be a disgrace to the people of the conntry and the civiliza- tion ofthe age. This country is rich beyond comparison and the few millions needed by Mr. Washington for his_ beneficent work will bring better retiifns than all that isinvested in the grertest of our industrial enter- prises. He should have all he wants. It will not be missed from the vast store of a well-to-do people and it can be spent in no other way that will bring such rich returns. If all the money that is spent in war, in huge machines for killing our fellowmen, turned into channels for educat- ing the people and improving thei material condition, we should have a much better world to live in. It is not by force and violence, by heated politics and mutual abuse that the race problem is to be settled Tuskegee points the right way aud i is by multiplying it and such mer jas Booker T. Washington that the horrid race specter is nally to be abolished. The Parisian Exposition, The Great International Exhibition at Paris in 1900 is attracting attention from all parts. As stated in a recent issue, Mr. Thomas J. Calloway has been appointed a special comniissioner to have charge of the Negro exhibit. ‘The efforts of Mr. Calloway to secure ‘a creditable exhibit of the work of our people should meet with the hearty support of all them. We pub- lish the following circular which tells all that could be said. Kansas Ne- groes should he represented : {United States Commussion, of the Paris Expostion of igs Chicago Audnorium Building, New York Equitable building, Pans 20 Avenue Rapp. The American Negro Exhibit, 609 F Street, N. W.,) Wastinotoy, D, C., December 23, 1899,—The United States Commission tothe Paris Exposition of 1900 has assigned space in the Social Economy building to be used for an exhibit of the present condition and progress of the Afro-American, VALUE OF EXHIBIT. Three main reasons exist for mak- ing this exhibit. First, the Ameri can Negro owes it to himself to show hus moral, intellectual and material progress to correct erroneous ideas which may have gained currency. Secondly, it is due the United States that proof be furnished that all classes of its population are prosperous, progressive and valuable citizens. ‘Thirdly, since most of the countries of Europe are now engaged in colonizing Africa, it is the opportunity of the United States to shew the lines upon which it is attempting racial adjustment. To the statecraft of Europe the “Negro Problem” is des. tined to become a burning reality in their African colonies, and it is om privilege to furnish them the best evidence at band to prove that the only solution that will ever succeed is that of an equal chance in the race of life without regard to “ color, race or previous condition.” OUTLINE OF EXHIBIT. ‘The praposed exhibit includes thc following outline, arranged in classes: Education—to include photographs, samples of work of pupils, literary productions, statistical charts, etc. Homes—to include photographs, de sign work, etc; Farms—to include photographs, products, etc; Skilled Trades and Organized Labor—to include photographs, inventions, sam- ples of productions, ete; Domestié Service—to include photographs, sta- A i ck, ‘We Shall Treat Them Well. From The Brstol (Tean) Ship, W.W. Faber has purckased a Gne rendence at 184 Hamson street, Mr, and Mra, Fuher are late of Greenwood, South Carolina, The PLAINDEALER welcomes them.—Tue PLANDEALER, Thank you, Bro. PLAINDEALER We know Mr. and Mra. Fisher well. They are people of rauch refinement and culture. Mrs. Fisher has been identified with the educational work of South Carolina some years, and is considered quite a isusician. Mr. Fisher is a polished gentleman, a financier, and for some years wa: postmaster of Greenwood, South Car cling, ‘Treat them well—you will loge nothing by it. Iti onthe War, From The Utah Plaindesler, é The Thanksgiving issue of Tue Torexa PLAINDEALER, that is credit by many papers'as the greatest dis play ever made of, que ‘bright nce womes, never reached out’ sffice.<~ CROSBY GROS..... Mark Down Sale Of Ladies’ Suits, Ladies’ Jackets, Misses’ Jackets and Children’s Jackets. ae [ CREPE EE HEE $5.00 . : Silk Waists for $3.98. Children’s . = Cloaks ages 2 to 6 years, $1.50, $2.50, $3.50—wworth double. ) Ladies’ . os , Fleeced Wrappers marked down from $1.75 to $1.25. - . Fancy Blankets marked down from $1.50 to 98 and $1.25 to ‘de. Oar Werk for 1900. Chom "Ene Gelvemon Somes: The work of the Negro press of this state, beginning with the year 1900, should advocate strong along the line of race enterprise, more 80 than in the year gone by. The press is the greatest public educator, and there is no reason why the presa should not lead and be the mouthpiece of its people. Our stand upon public issues and motters affecting our peo- ple should always be a high, broad and conservative stand. We must cease publishing long-winded write- ups of criminals, murderers, thieves and immoral people and their deeds. We must start to join hands with men aud women of the race who can be useful and beneficial to it, wheth- era laborer, washerwoman, educator, preacher, lawyer, doctor or a business man. Every column of our papers should foster our work against those political ingrates of the Republican party in Texas, for the ivault tendered the true and tried Republicans of this state. No Negro in Texas who has been playing second fiddle should be seen taken in confidence this year as being a leader of his people. Our work also must be confined to strict business proportions for our succes We must encourage a more friendly relation with our white brethren of a press and white tellowman. A Good Name, From The Blue Muond Sun, We notice by the Linn county pa- pers that Ira Smith, colored, form- erly right hand bower of Judge T. H. Harper of The Pleasanton Herald, is holding cases on Tue Torexa Prarxpeater. “Buck” Smith, as he is kuown among the boys, is con- sidered the best ad. artist among the colored printers in Kansas, aud is always almost sure of a job. Ira has the reputation of being a straightfor- wardand honest young colored man among the people of Plessantou, and The Sun hopeshe may always main- tain that reputation and climb the ladder of newapaperdom until he stands on the top rung. “The Platndeater’s"Thuokegiving Num- ber. From The Batol (Va) Shp. Tur Torexa PuatnpeaLer of November 30 was as interesting 2s it was beautiful. It was woman's is- sue, presenting the cuts and sketches of the lives and work of some of the most prominent Negro women, in the professions, trades, homes and clsewiee. Editor Childers is certainly to be congratulated on the Thanksgiving is- sue, and we thank him much for his kind write-up of The Ship woman- His writeup will be au incentive to higher, nobler things! Diss Warrick. From The Philadelphia Suburban Vistar, ‘Tne PLainpeaLer of Topeka, Kansas, devoted an entire issue re- cently—with hal-fone illustrations— tothe work of America’sNegro women of today. Among the portraits wasone of Miss Meta Vaux Warrick, a young Philadelphia artists, who is now pursu- ing her art course in Paris. Might Tactade Cities of the First-Class. From The Parsons Blade, What is true about the wonderful advancement of the Negro in the state of Virginia would be equally true of Kansas if he should leave sec- ond and third class cities and go to the farm. It's Very Poor Practice. ‘From The American Citizen. From The American Citizen. Raising your children by turning them ont in the morning as farmers do cattle, allowing them to go when and where they will, they do anything their little fiendish minds suggest, Wissourl Pacliic. TOPEKA, FT. SO0TT ACCOM, Mo. 255, LASTS TOPCED..-cecvererercvereser seers S208 TOPEKA, ¥E. BOOTT AOCOM. Ha. 228. Arrhre Topehhceevevectereneoensoees 60D $200,000 Worth of Property Has been placed in my hand for disposal, for sale; and of which part has bee n taken under foreclosure. It principally is owned by Eas- tern Firms who are very anxious to sell on reasonable terms. J have beautiful houses and lots in all parts of the city, which can be bought al- most at your own price. As this property has been placed in my hands for sale recenty, I wish to wind it up in short order. Houses range from $500, to $1,000. each on easy terms; also 1 have beautiful residences ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 situated in the most beautiful part of the city, residences which you might desire. ‘We have a number of large and small farms near the city of To- peka, and farms to dispose of in all parts of the state. J. H. B. TAYLOR, oe r1g West Fifth Avenue, TOPEKA, KA vsas PHONE NO. 689. \ ~ OFFICE HOURS. — Telephone, 454 T1010 A. Bt. 12M, to4P, M. Tto 10 P.M, J. M. JAMISON, M. D. Puysician AND SURGEON, Office, 506 East Fourth Street. Residence, 405 Madison Street. Special Attention to dis- eases of women and private diseases. Rock Island Route. Se Te eee ee a) Dally. 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