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~ as, Th Plaindeal a NIC alndacaler. eS OES VOLUME II. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 9, 1900. NUMBER 10. What Wiel 7... 19M MAN AR... Lh ee ° A ep What With Over 100,000 Mulattoes in Virginia, There Should Be No Kick Against intermarriage of Races. SC ——— LOCAL POLITICS.|SOUTHERN REVERENCE /|SERGT. B.GREEN —_——__ ae _— _Several More Men Who Are Asking|*Aunt” Critty Williams, of Richmond, Va, Dies, and|Does Heroic Work in the Philippines, the Suffrage of the Voters of the Blue Bloods Down There Honor Her and Is Creditably Reported to This County and Vicinity. Body With a Parlor Settins. _- Cen Otic hy Ackarman ‘We have met with more or less com- plaint among candidates and politi- cians regarding the practice rife among aecertaia class of Negroes in black- mailing candidates. It is to be as- sumed that every man is thoroughly capable of taking care of himself, but the impression created by that class of Negroes is detrimentsl tothe race. It gives 2 false and an erroneous idea of the race’s idea of suffrage. There is no influence wielded. among the great mass of our people by this class of Cheap John political blackinsilers. We state it boldly because ue believe it to be due to a generous public, who are filched of their hard-earned dol- Jars. From all parts ot the state come complaints into this office from citizens who claim to have paid polit- cal blood money to a Topeka paper published by a Negro, and they uever received copies of the paper. Tit PLAINDEALER wants it clearly under- stood that it has no traveling solicit- ors and its Jocal agents are not author- ized to do any such work. We de- nounce the system of journalistic swindling that has been, and is now being,practiced by certain individuals in this state. To denounce a candi- date because he fails to announce in a paper, is political blackmail of the highest type and will have uo avail among the masses of our people. The following complimentary no tice of Mr. Harvey J. Buvelle, of this city, who is a candidate for probate judge, is taken from the Chillicothe (Mo.) Daily Tribune, Mr. Bevelle’s former home: Harvey J. Bevelle, who removes from Chillicothe to Topeka, Kas, sev eral years ago, isa candidate for the Republican nomination for judge o! the probate court of Shawnee county. The Topeka papers speak in flattering terms ofhimas a man and asa Re publican Mr. Bevelle wes a resident of Chil. licothe for a great many years and during that time, being a man of irre prracheble character, he enjoyed the ull confidence and esteem of his fel low-citizens. Mr. Bevelle has always been a zeal: ous and consistent Republican, and during the Civil War he carried a musket for hiscountry. 7" ke Tribune has no disposition to“ meddle in Kan- a8 politics, but it can assure the peo- ple of Shawnee county that if Harvey Bevelle eucceeds tothe probate judge ship, he will perform the functions of that office conscientiously and with ability. Since coming to Topeka Mr. Be velle has won the respect and esteem of all citizens. His six years’ service as deputy in the probate office, his re. liability and unquestioned integrity, all commend his candidacy. ‘We neglected in our last issue to mention the fact that Hon. A. L. Brooke, who announces his candidacy for re-nomination for state represen- tative, was one of the most successful and efficient members of the’previous sessions. In 1897 he was. member of the railroad committee and succeed- ed, in the face of a Popalistic majari- ty, in preventing much hostile legisla- tion. In the last session, as a mem- ber of the warsand means committee, he succeeded in eecuring the largest appropriations for this county, among which was an appropriation euficient to complete the state capitol building. . io Monday and and you will find a pas BAe EEE Oe SERS Ee otates at the present, the whole number in each state—with it We take pleasure in calling the at- ac ae na bin 5 bat pine specific figures for each of nearly fifty cities—of our Negro population and a variety a tention of age eens Olle oe | petaon finentfon sd vill be Shen Bon, of other facts, has classified them and set them down iftelligently in a way to be p Weis ae ee and the'creatiiat atte society. On that readily referred to. He gives absolutely no space to anything but facts, leaving Q Gon theditiee one laiog the Seo. |pageno darky uced apply. Up till them to make their own argument. And they do make a very impressive one, For ey Td foe oe ae Rr. |Bowsno cae has ever heaed any example, his table of population and property owned shows that there are 12,000,- . Ros has, bean a resident of Topeka| white person going around threaten- 000 of our Negro population and that they own $400,000,000 of property. If that, ; for the last twenty years and is well |ing to qnit taking Zhe News for men- truthfully said of a race which less than forty years ago was itself property, is not an . and favorably known. He was for a| tioning the best element of white sovi- impressive truth, it would be hard to find one that is. Apparently Mr. Jones's one t number of years employed by the|¢ty, and the Negro who denonnces inaccuracy is the use of the word “colored.” “Colored race” might mean the Amer- b Santa Fé railroad. He was appoint-| the Negro press for noting the doings ican red man or the Asian yellow man or the Asian brown man, the Malayan or the h ed mail-carrier daring the administra. | of Negroes skows himself 2 fool there- Australian, as well as the Negro of the African race. Everybody knows, indeed, P tion of President Harricon, and served | by- that it is the last named that is meant. Then, why not be accurate in title as well as is 7 . ce y : it the city faithfully four years, He ——_-—____ in statistics and say so? Mr. Jones has laboriously and unpretentiously done a % has served as constable, and is at pres-|_ Herman Tabornis visiting in Kan- work—and has done it well—which will one day be of great value to his race, and t! ent deputy city marshal of the To-{sas City. a indeed to all ethnographic and sociologic students. je I puty grap gi - . 1 There Are_Almost.as. Many Small-Pox.Flags.in Kansas: Cinco one T hi A ne ns SEP, FPS ~ eAS ir t Bin et For Probate Jud-.«. A. L. Brooxer. Jostar Ross. peka court, under Marshal Stonestreet. Mr. Rags has beer an active Republic- an ever since he was old enough to cast a vote. Heisacareful, conscien- tious gentleman, and,if nominated, will serve the people faithfully. Atvyis H. Dopce. Alvin H. Dodge announces his candidacy for representative from the district composed of the First and Second wards, Oakland and Tecum- seh townships. Mr. Dodge is one of the active Republican workers of Oak- land, where he has resided several years. He has been a faithful em. ploye of the Santa Fe shops, where ha is highly reapected, and is strongly allied and his eympsthies are with the laboring classes of the city. Mr. Dodge goes befure the people and the voters on a record which is exception- ally commendable, For this reason he gains the solid and unstinted sup- port of such an exemplary. citizen as C. M. Stockton, foreman of the Santa Fe lumber yards, and a gentleman whose sole desire is to see worthy and reputable Iabosing men given recog nition at the hands of their coustitu- ents, Heisa director in the Oak- Jand school. Mr. Dodge is thorough- ly qualified for the position, and, if selected, will bring much atrength to the ticket, Cnaries F. Spencer. 1 Inthia issue will be found the form- al aunouncement ot Mr. Charles F. Spencer as a candidate for county at- torney at the Republican primary. Mr. Spencer is oue of the oldest res- idents of this county, having lived here forty-three years, or practically all bis life. He was educated in our public schools, studied law and was admitted to the bar at Topeka and has been en- gaged in the practice of his profession in this city for about twenty years. He is widely and favorably known throughout the county, and in an un- usual degree has the respect and con- fidence of the people as a man of hon- or aud integrity He has a bigh standing as a lawyer of ability and experience and is in every way qualified for the office of county attorney. ‘The hearty and vigorous support he is receiving in every part of the county makes hira a very strong can- didate. If nominated he will add strength to the ticket and will make the people a faithful and capable officer. ‘The Smart Colored Person. From the Dallas Express. Now and then we run across a smart colored person who will not read a “‘cullud paper ” because it has too much local, church and lodge news in its columns. These emart representatives ofthe colored popu- lation insist on demanding that the Negro press deal in “standard ” mat- ter, They explain that standard mat- ter means news like the white folks’ papers give. These creatures should remember that the white papers tell about white people. Unless the Ne- gro’ conduct is of such a character as to interest the white people, the white press rarely, if ever, calls at- tention to his existence. Look in The Datlas News on Sunday morning and you will find the directory of the clitrches, lodges, ete. Look again on Monday and and you will find a page devoted to society affairs; but every person|mentioned will be taken from the cream of white society. On that page no darky need apply. Up till now, no one has ever heard any white person going around threaten- ing to qnit taking Zhe News for men- tioning the best element of white ovi- ety, and the Negro who denonnces the Negro press for noting the doings of Negroes stows himself a fool there- by. : Herman Tabornis visiting in Kan- sas City. 7 ine, © tae ale ae a. Bee, es eds SOUTHERN REVERENCE. “Aunt” Critty Williams, of Richmond, Va, Dies, and the Blue Bloods Down There Honor Her Body With a Parlor Setting, = - (From The Richmond Planet.) In the face of all of the agitation against the Negro, the talk of the separation of the black from the white, the declination to have a Negro at a white person's el- bow, the declaration of the inferiority of the citizen of color, and the feeling of ab- horrence which seems to have driven a’portion of the people of Virginia to the point of temporary insanity and resulted in the disgracing of our statute books with a Jim Crow car law, “Aunt” Critty Williams, an old Negro family servant of the Branches, passed away. Now, all “quality folks” in Richmond know of the family of Mr. John P. Branch, who resides at No. 1 West Franklin street. He is a Virginian of the old school and the latter-day Prejudices or the old- time animosities occupy no place in the minds of the members of those proud de- scendants of the Virginia aristocracy of other days. They are wealthy; their servants know all the rules of polite etiquette and white men of the John E. Epps stripe can enter the white car as specified in that Jim Crow car bill, but the doors of that aristocratic mansion never swing either inward or out- ward for persons of the Epps calibre. 7 We doubt if the Negro-hating legislator could get into the parlor, either, if he were to don the white jacket and snow-colored apron of a servant, His prejudices are too marked and his lack of consideration for the feelings of others would make him unsuitable even for the position of butler in the John P. Branch household. But to the point: “Aunt” Critty Williams died Saturday, February 3, 1900, and her remains were placed in one of the parlors of the Branch mansion. A white funeral director officiated and the genuine grief manifested by the male and female members of Mr. Branch’s family would have caused a look of wonder- Anent upon the features of John E. Epps and his Negro-hating followers. It would have been a sight which they could not understand. Why? Because they have never owned a Negro, never had a faithful black servant, and, accordingly, have never known the value of the affection of a member of that humble race with which we are identified. “Aunt” Critty Williams would have given her life for a member of the Branch family; the members of the Branch family were willing to do all in their power for this faithful but humble servant. No race question here; no separation here; no shrinking from contact here. Oh, colored people of Virginia, let us remember that there are white people in the com- * monwealth not in the legislative halls who believe in us as we do in them, and will do all in their power to soiten the effect of oppressive legislation. But let us turn again to that household where Mr. John E. Epps cannot enter, ‘The funeral services over the remains were brought down the front steps of the Branch mansion, placed in one of the finest hearses and conveyed to the family sec- tion at Hollywood, one of the most aristocratic cemeteries in all the Southland ! Here sleep the Confederate dead, the remains of Jefferson Davis and his idoliz- ed daughter, Winnie. Here rest the statesmen of the commonwealth, and the gen- tle breezes sighing through the trees sing a requiem o'er their graves, Hollywood never opens its gates to a Negro, It did so, however, recently, and within the section of the Branch family, Critty Williams will sleep until the sounding of the last trump. This is the testimonial of affection which the world is called up- on to witness. Did we forget to say it? A white minister of the gospel preached the funeral discourse, and the genuine emotions evinced by the children and relatives of Mr. John P. Branch would have led you to believe that he had started on his long jour- ney, s Let us take hope, colored men; let us cultivate a friendly feeling with the indi- vidual white men and avoid contact with them in crowds. : The low, mean, begrudgeful, Negro-hating white men are to be shunned, if not despised, while we improve our condition; practice good manners, save money, buy property, and trust the future to the God who made us, Sleep on, “Aunt” Critty !_ On the other side of the river there will be no more separation; but, gathered together about His throne, His only Son has promised to wipe all of the tears from our eyes, (From The Chicage Chronicle | “Some Footsteps of the Progress of the Colored Race,” by John G, Jones, pub- lished in Chicago by the author, is a pamphlet with an immense amount of valuable information packed into its ninety and odd pages, and very much of it information which must have been difficult of collection, It is a work which represents a vast amount of labor and care and vigilance in the compiler, but no part of its space is wasted in making any boasts on that point, in preaching any discourses or indulging in any glorification, or even in any argument about the significance of the facts. Mr. Jones has simply collected facts about the origin and organization of benevolent and other societies, churches of various denominations and other examples of the associa- tion in labor which is one of the marks of a high civilization, as the same have come to exist among the Negro race in this country, reaching back to a time long anteri- or to our Civil War, together with the facts in a very large number of cases of indi- vidual success, the figures showing the value of property owned by individuals of the race in the United States at the present, the whole number in each state—with specific figures for each of nearly fifty cities—of our Negro population and a variety of other facts, has classified them and set them down ifttelligently in a way to be readily referred to. He gives absolutely no space to anything but facts, leaving them to make their own argument. And they do make a very impressive one, For example, his table of population and property owned shows that there are 12,000,- 000 of our Negro population and that they own $40,000,000 of Property. If that, truthfully said of a race which less than forty years ago was itself property, is not an impressive truth, it would be hard to find one that is. Apparently Mr. Jones's one inaccuracy is the use of the word “colored.” “Colored race” might mean the Amer- ican red man or the Asian yellow man or the Asian brown man, the Malayan or the Australian, as well as the Negro of the African race. Everybody knows, indeed, that it is the last named that is meant, Then, why not be accurate in title as well as in statistics and say so? Mr. Jones has laboriously and unpretentiously done a work—and has done it well—which will one day be of great value to his race, and indeed to all ethnographic and sociologic students. a Progress of the Negro in Brief. Penn B.GREEN Does Heroic Work in the Philippines, and Is Creditably Reported to Gen. Otis by Ackerman. Trave Sergeant Green. From Leshe's Weekly—Special Correspondent. Bampay, P. 1, December 2n 1899.—From Angeles to Bamban th railroad has been destroyed, anc during the operations which mus complete it the carabao trains trans Pert rations across fen miles o country for the garrisons farther uj the line and those stationed at point: adjacent tothe railroad. These train: number one-hundred—and even mor: —carts, end a mighty supply of foo for the hungry troops is transported here every day, supply that is de pended upon, too. General A. 5. Burt's Twenty-fiftt regiment of colored men is stationed at Bamban at this writing, where the gigantic specimens of the African rac strike terror into the hearts of the simple natives. General Burt has drilled his men well. On the 13th of November a heavily Toaded outfit of carabao carts was slowly plodding in the direction of Bamban. The train comprised 104 carts and eight escort wagons, and it seemed like an unpardonable acto! indiscretion that Sergeant D. P. Green should be the only man sent with this train Two American soldiers journeyed to their commands and an escaped Spanish soldier had taken advantage of the escort to reach Bamban. There was scarcely any reason that these men should travel ahead of the slow-moving cara- van in such a country, but it turned out to be a remarkable lucky cirenm. stance. They were a mile from Mobalacat, an intermediate station, when a volley from Mausers and Remingtons sang and trebled over their heads. Filipinos always shoot high, but succeed usually in getting the range of their foes when they are being scattered. It was only through poor marksmanship that the men escaped instant death. Dropping to the ground they hugged the grass until the bullets began to clip clozely by them, when they broke for cover. Fighting their way through the thickets, they finally reached the train, which Sergeant Green had halted upon the sound of the firing. Fully thirty insurgents were coming across the fields as fast as they could run and firing as they came. The soldiers climbed into an escort wagon ‘and the Spaniard attempted to do the same. His font wason one of the pokes of the forward wheel when he dropped to the ground with a scream of agony, shot through the breast. A Tong, Jean hand of an American reached over the side of the wagon and drew the body of the Spaniard into the box. “Make a run for it,” yelled a soldier. The Cheno drivers had scattered and lay trembling in the brush. “Like —-I will,” esid Sergeant Green. He philosophically added: “ There's going to be war right here.” Calmly seated upon the wagon and cautioning the men to remain under cover, he began to pump lead into the advancing insurgents at 600 yards until it staggered them. Sergeant Green is a crack shot and he did not throw his ammunition away. As calmly and thoroughly as though he were engaged in target practice upon the home range he continued his fusillade. Undaunted by the increas. ing Gre of the enemy, refusing to be swerved from his purpose by the pleadings of the unarmed soldiers in the escort wagon to fly, Sergeant Green proved himself a brave colored soldier. Nobly he stood kis ground. ‘The enemy was raked by his fire and teveral of them went to earth. They ‘were coming, coming, ob, so fast, and the ammunition in the brave man’s belt growing low and harder and harder to get at as he pulled des perately to loosen it, when a faint yell in the distance told him succot was at hand. A company from the Twenty-fith, under Bieutenan Reynolds Burt, waa coming double quick. The insurgents noted the arrival of the re-enforcements and paused in their advance. Then, as the colored soldiers charged with wild yells, the insurgents scattered like frightened sheep, and into the swamp they plunged, where in the fastness of that morass, they were safe. They could not take their dead with them, but several wounded were not hit sufficiently hard to enable the colored men to effect a capture. Lieutenant Burt found Sergeant Green ina slate of semi-exbaustion on the wagon-seat, where he was wiping sweat from his brow and shaking with glee. He recounted the facts of the assault very modestly, but the white soldiers spared no details, “Sergeant Green, you are a —— brave man,” was Lientenaht Burt's comment, “J will senda report of your conduct to General Otis.” And he did. C. Frep ACKrRMAN. Tom Logan. From TaMe Talk, S)dney, Australia, It was as the proprietor of a tri- weekly newspaper in Denver, Colora- do, that Tom Logan, the clever char- acter-sketch artist now at the Bijou Theatre, commenced a varied and en- ergetic career. The newapaper would have gone on all right, but for the fact that the subscribers evidently be- longed to a very absent-minded com- munity. They always forgot to pay their subscriptions, and when the col- lector called, of course they happened to be elsewhere. Consequently, the stock of type became very limited, owing to its gradual conversion into coin of the realm to pay the way of ‘the office, and at lat the tri-weekly ‘came out once a week till it finally ‘ceased to live. Then the quondam proprietor made a bid for fame and fortune by way ot the stage. In 1891 he made his first appearance a3 character-sketch artist, with the Er- nest Hogan Minstrel company in Den- ver,and at once became popular— too popular, in fact, for the audienca insisted upon encore after encore, un- til at last, when the jaded performer got home, he felt so tired that he thought he woul never get fresh again for at least a week. He next toured allover the states with various compa- ‘nies, including euch well-known com- binations as George C. Theyer’s Min- strels, Gussie Davis's Minstrel compa- ‘ny, Walker’s Specialty company, the Nashville Students and Edward E. ‘Rice's New York company, speedily making s name for himself all over ‘the states. In August, 1898, he ap- peered at the Casino Roof Garden, New York, with a sketch entitled Li Hie Visit, which created a great sensation. In this sketch Mr. Logan was “made up” as Li Hung Chang, and rendered a song in Chinese, Jook- ing so much like the famous Chinese statesman, and acting ¢o naturally, that his impersonation was considered amarvel. This sketch will be pro- duced during his engagement at the Bijou Theatre. Mr. Logan, who bas also toured the states with a compaay of his own, is a prolific song-writer, eome of his best-known compositions being “Break Away, Mr. Coon,” “The Coon’s Trade Mark,” “Tell Me, Honey, Quick,” “John Chinaman” and “The Up-to-Date Coon.” He bas also writen x new dramatiem of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s famous nov- el—Uncle Tom's Cabin. Successfal Colored Man. Anthony P, Crawford owns 305 acres ofland on Penney’screek. Last year, with three mules, he made 31 bales ofcotton. He paid for 175acres, $700, out of last year’s crop. Except about $30 paid for labor, he and his family did all the work in making and gathering the crop. His prosperity should be an example for others. a Inez Woods, of Lawrence, spent a few days in the city last’ week. Published at Topeka, Kansas, Shawnee county, very Friday morning, by The Plaindester Pub- lishing company, 114 K. Seventh street. Entered at the postoffice at Topeka, Kansas, Shawnee county, as second class mail matter. SUPSCRIPTION RATES: One year, by mail.....$100 Six months, by mail.....75c Three months, by mail.....50c NICK CHILLES, - - Business Manager J. H. CHILDRENS, - - Editor. WILL HARRIS, - - Managing Editor. FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1900. [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday] ANNOUNCEMENTS. Z. T. Hazen, I hereby announce myself a candidate for Judge of the District Court of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primaries. Z. T. Hazen, John T. Chaney. John T. Chaney announces himself a candidate for State Senator. Josiah Rows. Josiah Rows announces his candidacy for County Commissioner for the city district. Charles F. Spencer. I am a candidate for the office of County Attorney of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican prima- tory, April 14, 2000 CHARLES F. SPENCER, Alvin Dodge. I hereby announce my candidacy for Representative from the district comprising the First and Second wards, Oakland and Teumsch township. Alvin Dodge W. E. Pagan. D.W. E. Pagan announces his candidacy for Probate Judge. Subject to Republican primaries. A. L. Brooke. Hon. A. L. Brooke announces his candidacy for re-election for Representative from the thirty seventh district. Thomas F. Doran. Thomas F. Doran is a candidate for County Attorney, subject to the Republican primaries to be held April 14, 1900. Galen Nichols. Galen Nichols announces himself a candidate for County Attorney of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican primaries. T. W. Harrison. Col. T. W. Harrison announces his candidacy for State Senator for the Shawnee county district, subject to the Republican primaries. C. V. Wolf. C. V. Wolf announces himself a candidate for County Commissioner for the district composed of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th wards. N. F. Wright. I am a candidate for County Superintendent, subject to the Republican primary election, to be held on April 14, 1900. S. F. Wright. Will Vanorsdol. I am a candidate for County Superintendent of public instruction, subject to the Republican primaries, to be held April 14, 1900. L. S. Dolman. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of L. S. Dolman for Probate Judge, subject to the Republican primaries. Ed. McKeever. We are authorized to announce Ed. McKeever for Representative from the Thirty-seventh district, subject to the Republican primaries. John B. Sims. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Representative from the Thirty-seventh district, subject to the Republican primaries. John B. Sims. Silas Rain. Silas Rain hereby announces his candidacy for County Commissioner from the district composed of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th wards, subject to the Republican primaries. W. C. Stephenson. W. C. Stephenson hereby announces his candidacy for County Commissioner for the district containing the 2nd, 3rd and 4th wards, subject to the Republican primaries. H. J. Bevelle. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Probate Judge of Shawnee county, Kansas. Subject to the Republican primaries when held this spring. H. J. Bevelle. Harry C. Safford. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Representative from the district composed of the 1st and 2nd wards, Oakland and Tecomeh townships, subject to the Republican primaries. H. C. Safford. DR. JACKSON ONSMALL-POX. "The Prevailing Epidemic" was the subject of a very interesting and highly instructive paper read by Dr. W. E. Jackson before the Ivy club last Friday evening. The present epidemic of "small-pox or chicken-pox," as it is termed in some cases, has, during the season, assumed such proportions as to cause much alarm; and its consideration by one of our most talented physicians before an assemblage of the most intelligent Negroes of Topeka, entitles it to more than passing notice. It will be our purpose to present in a condensed form the most salient features of the doctor's paper with a view of bringing the simple preven- tions suggested by him before the great masses. After carefully and clearly setting before his hearers the various forms of small-pox and chicken-pox, he stated that chicken-pox occurs in childhood, and small-pox in all ages—adults and children. Darker races are more frequently attacked with fatal results. The foregoing statement prompted us in giving space to this review. For almost a year this epidemic has been raging in this city. It made its appearance here just about the time of the return of the Twenty-third Kansas regiment from Cuba, and was first noticed among the colored soldiers. Thus far, there have been but few fatal results, and its mildness in many cases, has given it the name of chicken-pox. At the outset, parties attacked by this disease were allowed to go about the streets, and only attracted attention by reason of the hideousness of their faces due to the eruption. No attempt being made to quarantine during the period of desquamation or scaling off, there were many infections, as this is regarded as the most critical period. There the germs of the diseases are thrown into the atmosphere and are inhaled into the lungs. The citizens may be dormant for months in clothing or hangings. Hence arises the absolute necessity of totally destroying all things used about sick rooms and patients. The doctor gave the following directions as to avoiding infection: First, keep the system in good condition and adopt perfect sanitation; second, avoid contact with small-pox convalescents and those associated with them, and refrain from entering small-pox apartments; and if necessary to do so, always take nourishment into the stomach, as the system is susceptible to inoculation with the virus or contageous, because of weakness. He recommends vaccination. This has proven to be of immense value in checking the spread and diminishing the fatal results of small-pox. Prior to the discovery of the system of inoculating the human with the cow-pox virus, the proportion of deaths from small-pox was three-thousand to the million. Next in importance to vaccination in the prevention of pox, is a prompt isolation of the sick. No one but the medical or other attendants of the sick should be allowed to come in contact with them. All persons and attendants exposed to the infection should be immediately vaccinated, unless they have been successfully vaccinated within the past year or two. Everything about the room should be disinfected after recovery or death. If the patient recovers, strict exclusion from association with healthy individuals should be rigidly enforced until all danger is passed and the surface of the body thoroughly disinfected. As a further prevention, small quantities of sulphur burnt on the stove at intervals, or a half teaspoon full of formaldehyde in a pint of water kept on the fire continuously. And further suggest the strict enforcement of sanitation in and around our homes. And under no condition neglect our personal hygiene. The suggestion quoted above, is a useful preventive and very simple, and can be easily introduced into the humblest of our homes. Living as many of our people do, in securely built homes, we are apt to neglect the very important matter of ventilation in our zeal t keep out cold air. In this way, we weaken the system and render ourselves easy victims to this dreaded scourge. Let it become the bounden duty of every reader of this article to see that his neighbor knows of it and tries to apply the timely suggestions. There is a notion prevalent that our people are hot beds for epidemics; let us refute this by using every means within our power to eradicate the evil in our immediate vicinity. The city physician reports only thirty-five cases in the city. This may be due to the approach of warm weather, as small-pox thrive best in coldweather. Now that Buller is in Ladysmith and Roberts has taken Cronje, what will it be next? Peace—Nit. WE WONDER what Billious Erastus King, of The Dallas Expresswill do now—since Goose-Neck Bill McDonald cleaned up his man Ferguson. King can console himself on having made a big fight. THE United States Senate is making it rather tropical for Quay and Clark and the House slammed the door in the face of Roberts; now we'd like to know what they are going to do with Joe Blackburn, of Kentucky, who will come there soon reeking in the filth of political robbery. WE ARE not surprised that Col. W. H. Rossington has bid farewell to the shadow of Thomas Jefferson. With fusion in Kansas and Arkansas Jones's aggregation of political fossils on exhibition at the mouth of the Kaw during July, the haste of the doughty colonel to get in good company is in keeping with his well-known fastidiousness. KENTUCKY Democrats not only propose to continue the infamous Goebel Law, but Representative Johnson has an amendment which will disfranchise the Negroes and poor white mountaineers who are responsible for the election of Taylor in spite of the Goebel Law and the Democratic returning board. Every Negro in Kentucky should rise in his might and denounce this infamous law. Garnett. Rev. H. W. Scott, of Ottawa, was in the city Monday, on business. Rev. J. W. Wilson, of the Methodist church, has been conducting a nine weeks' revival meeting, and with the assistance of the sister church, it has been a success in every particular. About thirty-six souls have been made rejoice. Henry Smith was shot Friday afternoon by Charles Embry. Wounds not fatal. John Embry and family are under a strict quarantine in orchard park with small-pox. Effie Hines, of Paola, is here visiting Mrs. Dave Hicks and friends. Fred. Reed went to Iola last week, on business. Mrs. James Blair, of Parsons, who has been visiting relatives, returned home Tuesday. Tena Jefferson, who has been quite ill at her home, is able to be up again. Holton. Lillie Morton, the accomplished daughter of Robert Morton, returned Saturday from Kansas City, where she has been attending the Quindaro College. Miss Morton is an accomplished musician, and has been taking both instrumental and vocal instructions in the above named school. THE STAR GROCERY. By looking over these prices, you will see that it will pay you to take advantage of the bargains we're offering : premium Stamps, we will give you the have premium stamps to sell we will, d for them in merchandise. If you are saving Premium Stamps, we will give you the Blue or Green. If you have premium stamps to sell we will give you 25c per hundred for them in merchandise. THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and the Indian Territory. Passenger Trains are run on this line between Kansas City and St. Louis. Hot Springs Of Arkansas by this LINE 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. Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P. & T. A., ST. 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Missouri Pacific Route Have a good two story house, 5 rooms, 1 lot, $375, East Seventh street. 1 lot, 2 rooms and basement, (fair condition) $160. East Thirteenth street, over 2 hundred good residences. Properties in all parts of the city ranging from 300 to $3,000. North Topeka lots $25 to $75. Lowman Hill lots $35 to $50. Washburn College lots $100 each. Small cash payments and balance on popular monthly plan. 18 acres, good 3 room cottage, $500, 2 $1/2 miles North of city. We have good large farms and ranches to sell or trade. R. O. Hilliard, 413 Kansas Ave., Room 4. When in Emporia Stop at The Blue Front Restaurant. We have opened a first-class restaurant and lodging house and offer the following rates: Board per day $1, per week $3, normal students $23 two in a room, meals 15 cents and lodging 25 cents per night. Call on or address P. B. Moore or Mrs. P. B. Moore, 711 Commercial street, Emporia, Kansas. Wonderful Discovery BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. OZONIZED OX MARROW OFFENSEENED. The only safe preparation in the world that makes early hair straight, as shown above. It is not only for the premature, we never fail. Made only by the Organized Ox Marrow Co. (formerly Buck & Rayner). Only a few stocks hold value and are made for three bottles, express paid. Always inclose a money order, as we do not gnd good products. We warn against overfueled OX MARROW Co. 15 WARNINGST Ft., CHICAGO. RETROSPECTION. I walked the railroad railing, And he held my hand— The while he whispered soft, sweet nothings That I would not understand— Ah, life was sweet, yes, in those days When he my coyness loved, my childish ways, And he held my hand. We stood before the altar, And he held my hand— The while he murmured vows of constancy, Oh, love, I understand!— My life was crowned with happiness, so sweet; My world in him was centered, all complete— And he held my hand. Again the clouds all lifted, all was fair, Still he held my hand. We're nearing Jordan's waters, Yet he holds my hand— The while he whispers of the glories Of the nearby Ileulah land. Ah, life has been so sweet, he loved me so— I know he'll not be long. I do not fear to go— For he holds my hand. North Topeka. Mr. Wims and wife gave an eighteenth birthday anniversary in honor of their daughter Friday evening, Feb. 25, at their home, 1118 Jackson street. Those present were Misses Rosie Lee Nolan, Ollie Stull, Maud Pennington, Bettie Carnell, Nannie Stull, Henrietta Jackson, Allie Richardson, Florence Reynolds, Florence Birdwhistle, Ellen Hyde, Lizzie Hatton, Belle Forte, Bertha Richardson; Messrs. John Williams, Samuel Payne, Arnie Bledsoe, Robert Morgan, Benj Payne, Isa Lisanby, Charles D. Williams, Solomon High, Fred. Lewis, William Wims, Robert Water, Arthur Payne; Mesdames Anna Webster-Johnson, Fannic Long, P. Wooten, Eppie Small, Pearlie Wims, Joe Small and Thomas Wims. All enjoyed themselves to the highest extent. Music and dancing were the features of the evening. A luncheon of eleven courses was served. Anna Johnson entertained the the St. Elmoes, club last Friday afternoon. After a few brief moments were spent in work, a luncheon was served and music furnished by the hostess and visitors of the club. Rev. J. R. Ransom preached an able sermon in St. Mark A. M. E. church last Sunday evening. Rebecca Bledsoe is gradually improving in health. Leavenworth. The Nineteen Hundred Art club meets at the home of Miss Ada Gibson on Third and Market streets Saturday from 2 to 5 p. m. Rev. Father Livingstone, of Omaha, held services last Sunday at St. John's Episcopal church on Fifth and Arch streets. Rev. Father Williams held services March 7. An aged colored man, better known as "Daddy Williams," died suddenly at the home of T. Williams Sunday of last week. G. T. Odell, of Topeka, was in our city last Saturday and Sunday, the guest of Miss L. J. Anderson, of Fifth avenue. Little Mary and Martha Johnson were called to their ex-home in Topeka recently, to attend the funeral of their brother. Mrs. Scott, of Topeka is visiting Mrs. Mary Nash, on Kickapoo. Miss Ollie Henderson, who has been ill, is now able to attend to her school duties. Mrs. William Mitchell and daughter, May, who have been in Texas the past two months, for the latter's health, have returned. May is slightly improved in health. S. Gouch returned Tuesday night from Chillicothe, Mo. His wife came as far as St. Joseph, but on account of the severity of the weather, remained in St. Joseph. Mrs. S. Gish fell from the steps of her home last Friday night and received quite a severe shaking up. No bones were broken. Does Rev. King, of the A. M. R. church, know that part of his flock is in South Leavenworth? He says "he is homesick," but not for his own home, but for hers. Does it sound familiar? Muses. Considering that so few people stay married, it would seem best that they stay single. Paradoxical as it may seem, every lady is a woman, but every woman is not a lady. Having ambition with no tact, is something like having mince pie with the whisky out of it. Can you recall that you have ever seen an original item in the "woman's column" in the newspapers? Before considering a compliment, consider the worth of the person who gives it. and the quality of his judgment. If you wish to know what the genuine article of sympathy is, observe the association of two lovesick maidens who have both lost out. When a girl is 15, her parents are uneasy lest she get married too soon; when she reaches 25 or 30, they are uneasy lest she won't get married at all. Why do newspaper reporters say "the parlors were decorated," etc., when the "parlors" simply constitute a small cabin comprising only bed and dining rooms. Every single young woman who is chasing around, with the hope of discovering in whose neighborhood the wedding bells will ring next, would better watch out, or she might fail to hear their tinga-ling in her own yard. Many a person is so sensitive that whenever a paragraph concerning the people generally appears in a paper, he considers it personally, grabs the paper, hastens to his friends, and, pointing to the paragraph in question, asks: "Did you see what they said about me?" Every girl about 19 years old that loves, and is not loved, imagines that she is going through a Trying Ordeal that would kill any other woman. But after she reaches 25 or 30, and gets over it, she looks back upon her childish experience as a bad case of insomnia augmented by a disordered brain. Was there ever a marriage that thoroughly pleased the gossips? Nine out of every ten marriages do not please the gossips. Somehow, arrangements should be made with the gossips whereby at least six out of every ten marriages shall be satisfactory to them. Something must be done, or the wagging of their tongues will finally overthrow the institution of marriage. WHO WILL CARE? Who will care? When we be beneata the daisies, Underneath the church yard mold And the long grass o'er our faces Lays its fingers, damp and cold. When we sleep from care and sorrow, And the tills of earthly life, Sleep to know no sad tomorrow, With its butterness and strife— Who will care? Who will care! Who will come to weep above us, Lying, O. so cold and still, Underneath the skies of summer Where all Nature's pulses thrill To a new life, glad and tender, Full of beauty, rich and sweet, And all the world is clad in splendor, That the world shall e'er repeat— Who will care! Who will care? When Queen Autumn's flowers blossom. And she stoops in pity down. Wuh a white flower for her boots n. Taken from her royal crown; Who will come to knel in pity By our long and narrow bed. When the wild winds sing their dity In the grasses o'er our head— Who will care? Who will care? When the springtime's glad smile lingers In the meadows, far and wide, And she drops, with rosy fingers Bloom and leaf on every aide, Who will come with tender yearning To the graves of those they must? Who will sigh for our returning To their presence and their kiss— who will care? Who will care? Who will think of cold hands lying On a still and silent breast. Nevermore to dream of ughing Evermore to dream of rest? Who will care? No one can tell us, But if rest and peace befall Utter if they miss us Or they miss us not at all? Who will care? —FLORENCE HAWKINS. Our Cats Talk THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER ENGRAVING CO DENVER PRIDE OF OPERATION NO. 28, meets 1st. and 3rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 900 North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M., Miss Anna Reynold, C. R. MACDONIA TABERNACLE NO. 22, U. K. T. Hall 600 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, G. P.; Miss Mary Anna Webster, C. R. FOR RENT—Unfurnished rooms at 112, 114 East Seventh street. Call at THE PLAINDEALER office. The Dyson 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 cities, and kindly remit same to the office. PERSONAL NOTES. Every man is a hero to some woman.—Willetta and Corinne. Mrs. W. A. Jordan is visiting her parents in Williamstown, Kas. Jealousy is sustained as often by pride as by affection.—Colton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sims, of Lowman Hill are the parents of a girl. Mrs. Henry Wade is ill at her home, Fourteenth and Chandler streets. Master Harry Rickman is ill with lung fever at his home, 114 E. Seventh street. Rev. J. R. Ransom, who has been very ill for sometime, is able to be out again. Robert DePriest, of Montreal, Canada, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. James Page. WANTED—A first-class cook at once. Apply to J. Willis Gleed, 1263 Western avenue. The wedding bells will soon ring again on Lincoln street between Eleventh and Twelfth.—W. S. and C. B. Miss Nola Buford is ill at her home on Chandler street....Mrs. Will Scott is very sick at her home on Fifteenth street. Mrs. Linnie Russell, of Frankfort, Kas., was called to the city Tuesday on account of the illness of her son, Harry Rickman. Mesdames Nancy Blakeman and Sallic Jones were both buried from the First Baptist church last Friday, Revs. Grant and Olden officiating. Monroe Mason died last Friday at his home, Fourteenth and Chandler streets, and was buried Sunday from the Third Baptist church, Rev. Brown officiating. When a young man complains that a young woman has no heart, it is pretty certain that she has his.—Stolen from a daily paper by one of our bright office clerks. The proposition for a new public park is now under consideration. A site South of Thirteenth and East of Clay streets in the Southwestern part of the city, has been mentioned. The Ne Plus Ultra club met with Mrs. G. Thompson Saturday afternoon, all members present and a nice time was enjoyed, lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. W. Smith, 1161 Lane St. Saturday, March 10. Misses Lulu Smith and Emma Moss and Messrs. Tom McAdoo, Simon Jordan and John Patterson were to have attended the Ball at Lawrence last night, and to have been chaperoned by Miss Co-reen Bennett, head clerk at THE PLAINDEALER office. Abusing candidates will not influence voters. The State Ledger's fight on Will Vanorsdol and Judge Dolman is due to their refusal to be "milked." These men have good sense and will find that the sensible, intelligent colored voters are not influenced by such disreputable methods. Mrs. Lizzie Washington, the active president of the Oak Leaf club, is receiving many very encouraging replies to her letters to the various clubs throughout the state, relative to a state federation. Already clubs are being organized in many of the towns where none have existed heretofore. It is to be hoped that the movement will be successful. Dr. O. A. Taylor read a very able paper before the Topeka Academy of Physicians and Surgeons on "The Uses of Morphine," on Monday evening. The paper was well received and elicited hearty applause and commendation on its carefully developed points. It was decided to have it CROSBY BROS. FURNITURE SALE NOTHING LIKE IT Ever attempted in Topeka before. Three floors in a big building 60x150 feet chock full of Furniture—new Furniture too, not a stick of it in the house more than four months and some of it not more than thirty days, but this is the way We Sell Our Dry Goods, a grand, special sale every six months that bring the people from the North, the South, the East and the West, to swell the sales and make the business hum. Look out for the red tickets; they tell the story of bargains in Furniture. Furniture that will make you remember us as Furniture people. published in The American Medical Journal by the academy. Dr. Taylor is to be complimented for his very able paper. "The Study and Influence of Music." He rapidly sketched the influence of music in all ages and showed its refining influence in our homes and treat. The cornet and vocal solos by R. D. Guy and F. D. Glenn, respectively, were very clever. They all give butchered them in cold blood and again proclaimed their independence. At that time England was ruled by a talkative old man called "Gladstone," vote more solid and more enthusiastic than ever before, the administration which, under wise leadership, although leaving England to fight alone a battle. The Ex-Slaves' Pension association auxiliary No. 6 will have literary exercises Monday, March 12, at 3 p.m. The following subject will be debated: "Resolved, That President McKinley was justified in barring the colored man from rank not higher than captain." Affirmative, A. Scales, Henry Scales, Miss Clifford May Kennedy. Negative, A. D De Frantz, G. W. Charles, Mrs. A. Williams. A. Kuykendall, president; Mary E. Douglass, secretary. The Eureka Dramatic club was organized last fall and will soon stage its first Drama entitled, "The Fools Revenge," which is a very strong play. The club has been rehearsing all winter, and now has a very strong cast, consisting of Messrs, M. D. Allen, Wm. Reynolds, H. I. Monroe, James Stewart, John Spotts, Gaitha Page, Richard Gaines, James Martin, Wm. Solomon and Mesdames Gertrude Jordan, Susie Martin; Misses Minnie Page, Allie Lawson and Gertrude Solomon, Wm. Reynolds, president and Gertrude B. Solomon, secretary. Mr. J. R. Fisher, an old and respected citizen of this city, died Tuesday of last week at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. DeLong. He was a true and tried friend of the colored people and those who personally knew him will regret to learn of his death. Mr. Fisher was for several years in charge of the fuel department of the Santa Fe yards and gave hundreds of colored people employment. He resigned his position with the Santa Fe a few years ago, and became one of the largest market gardeners East of Oakland. He leaves several grown children to mourn his death. Chief of Police Ramsey is his son-in-law. The Ladies' Imperial Art club was entertained last Saturday by Mrs. F. D. Ratley and Miss Nora Sexton at the residence of Mrs. Ratley, 1013 Kansas avenue. The pleasant home was very tastefully decorated by the fancy work of the hostess. The occasion being the receiving ladies' birthday, they were the recipients of some very elegant and useful presents. The prizes, an embroidered silk case and a pair of scissors, were won by Miss Hattie Freeman and Mrs. Drusilla Merritt. The visiting ladies were Mrs. R. J. Buckner and Miss Hattie Freeman. An elegant lunchon was served. The souvenirs were needle cases tied with club colors, and cards. The regular monthly meeting of the Ivy club was held in Guy's hall, 711 West Fourth street, Friday night of last week. A large attendance was noted though the evening was rather inclement. The program was interesting and received much applause. The recitations of Miss Lena Thompson and Mrs. M. E. Young were up to the usual standard of these ladies. Prof. James A. Page gave a brief but interesting talk on --- "The Study and Influence of Music." He rapidly sketched the influence of music in all ages and showed its refining influence in our homes and among our people. He reminded his hearers that with the exception of one, we could boast many talented musicians in Kansas. Prof. John Langston Harrison gave an interesting talk on "Our Latest Negro Author, Charles W. Chesnutt," which was fully appreciated. He reviewed the life of Mr. Chesnutt and his books. He urged upon our people the importance of placing these books in our homes and thoroughly familiarizing ourselves with the lessons he seeks to teach. Dr. William E. Jackson read a very interesting paper on "The Prevailing Epidemic," a review of which appears in our editorial columns. Lawyer Wesley I. Jamison conducted current topics. The next meeting occurs on the first Friday night in April, when another interesting program will be rendered The Twenty-third regimental band met in the city court room at the court house February 28, and March 6, and the re-organization was completed by every section being filled. Members present or represented were Benjamin Burton, Spears, David Beard, Arthur Patterson, Leander Northington, Clarence Everett, William Vaughn, Frank Williams, Archie Bigbee, Joe Smith, William Parks, Harry Pace, H. H. Bryant, Theodore Pace, James Johnson, D. Jenkins, Holly Searcy, Lewis Jackson, John Spaulding, Thomas Dunn, Simeon McCarroll, Marcus Owens, Joseph Brown, A. Hendrickson, Frank Lewis, Cecil Weddington, Virgil Chapman, Clarence Saunders, B. Malone, Amos Bain, Prof. G W. Jackson, F. M. Stonestreet and T. T. Jones. The honorary members present and named were Lee Woodall, A. D. De Frantz, W. L. Grant, Capt. William Reynolds, J. M. Wright, J. H. Guy, W. I. Jamison, Fred. Roundtree, Maj. J. M. Brown, W. T. McKnight, G. W. Smith, Dr. J. M. Jamison, C. D. De Frantz, A. M. Thomas, M. L. Freeman, W. E. Stewart and Dennis Hope. The following officers were chosen: Prof. G. W. Jackson, chief musician and bandmaster; F. M. Stones'reet, treasurer, and T. T. Jones, secretary and adjutant. Leander Northington was appointed principal musician and William Vaughn property man. Capt. William Reynolds, J. M. Wright, J. H. Guy and F. M. Stonestreet were selected as financial soliciting committee. First rehearsal will be held in the Masonic hall, 618 Kansas avenue, at 8 o'clock sharp, this evening. Piano Recital. The recital given by Miss Lucy J. Bledsoe Monday night at 618 Kansas avenue, was a success in every particular. The attendance of a large and appreciative audience bore witness to the respect in which Miss Bledsoe is held in this community and was a fitting recognition of her talent as a pianiste. The high grade of music rendered would please the most fastidious. Those who were detained by the weather missed a rare Crosby Bros. The cornet and vocal solos by R. D.Guy and F.D.Glenn, respectively, were very clever. They all give promise of much in the future. Already Miss Bledsoe is being solicited to give another of this character, and as she has completed her High school course, she will have more time to give the music-loving public the benefit of musical performances. To the Colored Citizens. I see that there is talk of the United States intervening (as an auxiliary of the German and Russian tyrants) to secure the permanent establishment of the so-called "republics" of South Africa. I ask you to let me speak to the colored citizens of the United States in general, and of Kansas in particular, and tell them what the continuance of Boer dominion in South Africa, through American influence, would mean In 1807 Great Britain suppressed the slave trade, and thus gained the eternal hatred of the Dutch traders in Africa, who were the principal merchants in human flesh and blood, as well as the most utterly inhuman, the most fiendish of slave owners. In 1830 Great Britain paid to the slave owners throughout her dominions (as well Dutch as English) $100,000,000 as the price of the liberty of the whole colored race wherever her flag floated; and from that day to this for seventy glorious years, England has stuck to the true spirit of her favorite ballad "That flag may sink o'er a shot-torn wreck, not never float o'er a save." The Boers put their share of these British millions in their pockets, and then "trecked" or wandered North into a country occupied by colored people (who had no firearms) in order to re-establish slavery where the flag of freedom did not float. The colored people fought desperately, but were slaughtered like sheep by the guns of the Boers, who took possession of their lands, and made slaves of those whom they did not butcher in cold blood. England vigorously protested, on which the Boers told them "that they were free to whip their own slaves", and as England had troubles elsewhere, they were let alone until 1877. In that year the colored people all around them made common cause against them and under a great leader called "Secocoenin," defeated the Boers with terrible slaughter. Thereupon the Boers, in terror of their lives, humbly begged the English to come and save them from the result of their own horrible cruelty to the colored people. The English, in mercy, did this and took possession of the Boer country; abolished slavery and promised the colored people that the Boers would not be allowed to torture and kill them any more. The colored people had confidence in the English and made peace. The English then withdrew all their troops, except a very few, thinking all was well. No sooner were the Boers freed from this danger from the colored people than they surrounded the English garrisons, butchered them in cold blood and again proclaimed their independence. At that time England was ruled by a atkative old man called "Gladstone," whose idea was to have peace at any price with everybody. This old man made a ridiculous compromise with the Boers, withdrew all English troops from the country and left them to govern themselves, mildly telling them to treat "all people of all colors equally well, and accord all races equal rights," which they promised to do, and to have no slavery in their country. But, being too lazy to work, they went on keeping slaves just as before, calling them "apprentices", but treating them worse than dogs or oxen. This they are doing till this present moment, and the condition of the colored race in their country is far worse than in the South before the war, because it is not possible for English or Americans to be so utterly brutal and cruel to colored slaves as these Dutch are by nature. England is sick of this and has gone to war to stop it. Now, then, what would the interference of America on behalf of the Boers in this war of emancipation which England is waging on behalf of the colored people of Africa mean? First—That America repudiated the immortal work of Abraham Lincoln, and desired, as a nation, what the Democratic party, North and South, desired and fought for all through the war that is, the permanent slavery and subjugation of the colored race. Second—That America approved the government which denies all rights of all kinds to the colored man, compels him to walk in the middle of the street with "other dogs and oxen," and to go across the sidewalk (when necessary) on his hands and knees, and in the same posture to enter the home of a white man, and (by the approved rule among Boers, practiced habitually) to be kicked out, that he may "know who is his superior." Third—That America approved the Boer law which forbids the colored man and woman to marry, because "they have no souls, and it is not necessary among cattle." Fourth-That America approved the habitual ripping open of the bodies of young colored women and the search of their quivering entrails for small nuggets of gold and diamonds, which they may be suspected of having swallowed. Fifth-That America approved the government forbidding the colored people to sing or play on any musical instrument, for breach of which poor Africans are almost daily flogged through the streets of Pretoria to prison. Sixth—That America indorsed the existence of a "one man" absolute tyranny over Congress, the supreme court and the constitution itself, even when that tyranny displayed itself in acts, a few of the least foul and horrible, of which I have—with tears in my eyes—described. Oh, ye freedmen, for whom the best blood of the Republican party was shed in days gone by—will ye not help the cause of emancipation in the land from which ye came? Will ye not support with a vote more solid and more enthusiastic than ever before, the administration which, under wise leadership, although leaving England to fight alone a battle in which she needs no help—save that of God and the right—refuse to stultify and debase the nation; refuses to enter into a foul alliance with a slave-owning tyrant, ruling single-handed with a rod of iron a debased white people, in whose eyes the Negro is lower than the beasts of the field? And above all this, will ye not, as a people, a God-fearing people, lift up your voices in fervent prayer to the God of battles, to shed the smile of His favor upon the army of emancipation—the host of the Lord's deliverance for your race in Southern Africa? ANGLO-AMERICAN. Iola, Kas., Feb. 24, 1900. Mrs. Wiley Hickey died at 10:45 Tuesday night, February 27, after a short illness. She was born in the state of Missouri in 1830. She leaves a husband and three sons. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. W. Greene, Sr., March 1. He spoke from Hebrew 4:9, "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God." She being one of the true followers of God for the past 28 years, we believe she is now enjoying that rest. Remains were laid to rest in their final and last resting place. Maude Kays, of Pleasanton, is visiting her grandmother this week. If all the colored ministers of the gospel were as zealous daily as they are during a heated campaign, many more would be saved than there are. $200,0.) Wor Has been placed in my hand for part has been taken under foreclosure Firms who are very anxious to beautiful huses and lots in all parts most at your own price. As this prop for sale recently, I wish to wind it up $500. to $1,000. each on easy terms ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 situated city, residences which you might desire. We have a number of large and peka, and farms to dispose of in all p $200,0.) Worth of Property Has been placed in my hand for disposal, for sale; and of which part has been taken under foreclosure. It principally is owned by Eastern Firms who are very anxious to sell on reasonable terms. I have beautiful hues and lots in all parts of the city, which can be bought almost at your own price. As this property has been placed in my hands for sale recently, I wish to wind it up in short order. House range from $500. to $1,000. each on easy terms; also I 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 Topeka, and farms to dispose of in all parts of the state. I. H. B. TAYLOR. 119 West Fifth Avenue, PHONE NO. 680. KANSAS PACKING Whoelsale Fresh and sugar SCHMIDT BRO'S : : KANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET, Whoelsale and Retail. Fresh and sugar cured Meats. SCHMIDT BRO'S : : : 306 E. SECOND ST. 711 Kansas City and County School Kellam Book & 711 Kansas Avenue. City and County School Books and Supplies. Kellam Book & Stationery Mound City. Kellam's, OFFICE HOURS: 7 TO 9 A. M. 12 TO 2 P. M. I. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Office, 1331 Van Buren. Special Attention to Ladies. J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. MRS. LUCY MESSER-DAVIS, PIANO LESSONS. At Home, 116 East 7th St 9 to 10 a. m. 6 to 7 p. m. Located at 706 EAST 12th STREET, KANSAS CITY, -- MISSOURI, is one of the best Restaurants in the city. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A.M. 3 to 5 P.M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. Telephone, 696. 2261 Kansas Ave OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 A. M. 3 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, 117 West Fifth St. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, MRS. HATTIE E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPKRA, KANSAS. Practices in all courts. Special attention given criminal cases. W. I. JAMISON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Office, 117 W. Fifth St. A. M. THOMAS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 'Phone, 299. 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4 and 5. 'Topeka, Kan. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A.M. 3 to 5 P.M. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558. FRANK HERALD, ATTORNEY-AT-LAM. Room 313, Long Building, 515 Main Street, KANSAS CITY, Mo. arth of Property for disposal, for sale; and of which are. It principally is owned by Eas- so sell on reasonable terms. I have of the city, which can be bought al- ptery has been placed in my hands in short order. Houses range from ; also I have beautiful residences in the most beautiful part of the ire. and small farms near the city of To- parts of the state. TOPEKA, KANSAS. HOUSE MARKET, and Retail. r cured Meats. : 306 E. SECOND ST. Avenue. Kansas City, Kas. last week, and were warmly wel- comed by old friends. Little Arclue Brooks is im- proving slowly. Lucile Herd is very ill. The flag drill, giten by Mrs. Richard Bullett for the benefit of the A. M. E. church, was quite a success. | Rosie Parker has recovered’ from a recent spell of sickness. Mrs. E. Harrison was taken suddenly ill at church Sunday before last. Mrs. Anna Bell is improving. There was a missionary con- cert given in the First A. M. E. church last Sunday night. Quite a crowd was in attendance. Owing to the heavy snow fall Tuesday of last week, the ball was very poorly attended. H. C. Dwiggins expresses himself as being well pleased with his position as postal clerk. William Napper was arrested a few days ago on a charge of vagrancy. He was wearing a finger ring which was stolen from Mrs. C. M. Greenman of Sixth and Everett avenues. Napper was a friend of a girl who former- ly worked as a domestic in the Greenman home. In police court Napper made a long talk to Judge McCamish, dwelling on the fact that he had served his country in Cuba, being a soldier in the Twenty-third Kansas. The judge him a_ ten-days- stay in which to procure a job. Dan. Green is back on the fire department. | Bessie Steward is on the sick list. | Jessie Herd received the sad news of the death of her sister, Lucy Herd, in Sentobia, Miss. Mrs. Franklin's residence, corner Tenth street and Oakland avenue, was destroyed by fire last week. The losses are fully covered by insurance. Messrs. Ben. Robinson and W. H. Harris, two firemen of No. 5 station, were engaged in a fistic combat last week, which resulted in their suspension. Quarterly meeting services were held in St. James A. M. E. church Sunday, conducted by Rev. J. W. Braxton. The funeral of Patrolman Alex. Moore, who died of pneu- monia Jast week, was held Sun- dayin the Metropolitan Baptist church, under the direction of local Masons. Quite a number of police were in attendance. J. D. Anderson, who lives on 1208 Thirteenth street, fell on the icy stones on the Northeast corner of Seventh and Minnesota streets, Monday morning, and broke the lower bone in his right hip. He was taken home in the patrol wagon, and Police Surgeon Eager dressed the wound. Mamie Roberts, of Kanses City, Mo., has been visiting her aunt the past week. Maud Richardson spent all day Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Bell. The class of 1900 in Western University has completed the class organization. The officers are Sylvester Banks, president ; Misses Zora H. Stone, secretary ; Effie Green, treasurer; Joseph Rm Dee. aextace Renteecs Ltena- success. | Fort Scott Th 4Ida Ewing is indisposed this|on tl Heek. H.B q Mrs. Oliver has been under] Th fhe care of a physician the past/ety hi feck. ing ir Rev. Spurlock left the city a] Ha few days ago, on business. about . C. W. Bailer, of Kansas City, his cs = x ee hee —_ Mo., was in town a few days ago on business. The A. M E. church had a great rally Sunday before last. Majer Ford has jnst returned from his old home, Beauford, South Carolina, where he was called on account of business. He had a nice trip, and saw many of his old friends. Many small cclored boys, by the neglects of their parents, will be carried to the reform school the next time the officer makes a visit to that institution. Mrs. Campbell, one of the la- dies of the Court, died Tuesday of last week. She has been a member of the Court seventeen jyears, and was a good and faith- ful worker. Mrs. H. Moore has been quite sick, but is now able to be out. Ben. Ewing, one of the sol- diers of Company D of the Twen- ty-third Kansas volunteers, died Saturday of week before last and was buried Sunday in the nation- al cemetery. He was twenty- eight years old, and died of a disease contracted while in Cu- ba. . Jacob English, an old man seventy-nine years old, died at the home of his daughter, Jennie Simmons, Wednesday of last week. He was a member of Shi- loh Baptist church and a veteran of th2 Civil War. The services were held at the home of his daughter, and he wes buried in the national cemetery. Major Ford received a letter and a Manila newspaper week before last, from Captain Wil- liam Hawkins. He writes from fring Jine, three miles South of Manila, and says the Filipinos are very friendly with the color- ed soldiers, but dislike and have little confidence in the whites He also states that the weather is delightful, and they are doing about the same thing the Twen- ty-third Kansas did in Cuba, but they sleep in the open air and on the ground. Hutchinson. The Masons’ supper for last Tuesday evening was postponed on account of the heavy snow storm, | All are requested to attend the literary, and come with the intention of doing something. Why is it that when you ask one to assist in any particular, his ready answer is, ‘‘I used to do so and so at such and such a place?’ What we want is what you can and will do, not what you have done. Hebrew Parkerson, son of A. E. Parkerson, of 413 West 13th street, wes taken seriously ill Thursday morning and had to be taken home ina vehicle, where he has been confined to his room ever since. Will Frazier, of McPherson, is in the city visiting his parents for afew days, after which he will leave for Kansas City. Charles Fowler enjoyed a a luxurious dinner with Rey. C. O. Smith and wife. Rev. Gamble returned from St. John. He reports success spiritually and financially. The wife of Rev. Raimey, of 410 W. Fifth street, has returned from Burlingame, where she has been attending the bedside of her ill son. Lucy Fife left yesterday morn- ing for Larned where she will re. main with her brother. J. W. Gardner had the mis- fortune of his wife becoming instantly raving insane Wednes- day morning. She was taken tc the asylum Sunday morning. She leaves besides her husband, two small children. Mr. Gardner has the sympathy of his many friends. The wife of Major Phillips is on the sick list, also the wife of H. B. Owens. The Tabernacle Literary soci- ety has changed to Monday even- ing instead of Tuesday. Hacket Brown is complaining about afew serious bruises on his cranium caused by an alter- A oS Si “ a SLT a EES TO PEt SEH bet ¢ 1900... ¢ 1900... : THE PLAINDEALER for $ Give a cash yearly sub. ; this year has begun ao : scription-Get the benefit : series of features, f of them. PEE EEE EEE Ete PEE Peete tet | . | ae ane Sse ES ES SS RES SS | F ; . \ | ants BEE 5 : You to be good, El You to live a good Christian, Ps if You to quit wagging a gossip’s tongue, By : . You to stand by your friends, z By You to “turn down” your enemies, fe ei You to be industrious, 3 3 You to work hard, ie ‘ You to save your money, and, finally, - = z al S ooue EB} : You to pay usa yearly subscription, not Be ES with your mouth, but with your pocketbook. e : Our s SEE i iH a | Correspondents | 8 - g A g Will please “of send the names of any more f e subscribers” to this paper unless they ~ om send a money order with each name. We 8 don’t want mouth subscribers that talk a a - & a paper to death. a | f - | : é cation last Friday night. Emma Broadus is on the sick list. Paul Parkerson leaves for Keytvsville Tuesday night, to visit relatives and friends. Nicodemus. The farmers have begun to stable their horses {for spring work, J. Vaughn made a trip to Morton county last week. Our meichant, S. M. Smith, who rented the Masons’ store building, is a fraud. Hesays his home is in Topeka, but we differ from him; we are of the opinion that it’s in Lansing. The question discussed by-the Douglass Literary society, Feb- tuary 23, was ‘*Resolved, That the obstinacy of Jeff. Davis did more for the freedom of the Negro than the statesmanship of Lincoln.’" Affirmative, Joseph Wilson, Floyd Allen; negative, Frank Barber, Willis Lee. Judges decided in favor of the affirmative. County Attorney G. W. Jones is very lenient with the boys when they plead guilty for their bad conduct. Twenty-five dol- lars are not too much, G. W. The Masons of Nicodemus think Graham county is the proper place for the grand lodge to establish a home for ir.valids. The land is cheap and_ better could not be found in the state The Masons of this place say they would donate forty acres to the home, and by locating it in Graham county, hundreds of dollars would be saved to the craft. Soprana Young left one day this week for a visit in Downs Mrs. Watts was up from Stockton this week, looking after the renters on her farm. John Sayers took a hand in the Douglass Literary society de- bate and made things very lively for J. Clark, Jr. Our teacher, G. W. Ellis, will have a fine entertainment in the interest of the library he purchased for the school. ~ Holliday. _ The colored people of Hollit- day refused to be inveigled by such statements contained in the leading article of the issue of the 23rd ult. If the author of that article, who undoubtedly is a white man, thinks the colored professor and his school don't know enough to stay away from a case of small-pox, which should be under quarantine, then we miss our guess. We have al- ways been taught the first thing to do in appalling cases of sick- ness, is to send for a physician and not the township trustee. The common way in which some of these cases of smali-pox have been botched up and brought be- fore the public, is what causes the ‘kickers’ of Holliday to make proper inquiries as to why some things are done. That imaginary ‘‘ petition with its sev- ensigners,"’ is something the!peo- ple of Holliday have never heard of, and we believe it exists only in the mind of the aforesaid white author. The infant babe of James Rob- inson died at its home Tuesday evening of last week. ij a fet dteeeteeeetteettte tie) EEE EEE EEE t (900.... 3 1900.... i + THE PLAINDEALER for Give a cash yearly sub- this year has begun at scription-Get the benefit serles of features. ; i of them. . . Jetmore. | Epttor PLatnpEALER:—This courmunication being too late for ast week's issue of your paper, please allow space for same in ‘current issue. | Mrs. S. T. Owens, Rachel Skearel and J. W. Green thank their mady friends for their kind- ness during their mother’s ill- ness. F, J. Moore lost twenty head of calves during the last storm. Rachel Skearel will soon take her departure for Dodge City. ** Pap’' Moore, one of the oldest men in Hardmon county, is able to feed cattle. He is 77 years old. Maggie and Ida Redd left on the sth for their home in Ken- tucky. We regret to lose such intelligent ladies, we Ea , ae