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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. If the Average Colored "Subscriber" Owes You, Don't Push Him Too Hard for the Bill: He'll Get Unpayably Angry. The News as It Is Gleaned from Several Sources for the Edification of Our Readers. VOLUME II. Topeka Can Boar GENERAL The News as It Is Gl al Sources for t of Our R WILL HAVE OPPOSITION. We publish below the announcement of Dennis D. Hope, one of our colored citizens, for the position of clerk of the District court. Up to this time Clerk Callaham has had no opposition, but the entrance of Mr. Hope and his strong bid for suffrage will make things interesting ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr. Editor: I would like to call attention to the fact that I am a candidate for the office of clerk of the District court subject to the Republican primary, April 14, and, if elected, I will try to do my duty toward the whites. My father was an old slave soldier, and died while in service. I was a small boy at that time, but I have often heard it said that my father was a friend to the white people, and I, myself, have always voted for them when one was out for office. I did not stop to see whether he was white or colored, if he were a good, honest man. I have no feeling in my heart against the white boys. I have always been friendly toward them. I can remember one time when an old white lady by the name of Proudfoot, in Sinkham county, Kentucky, was in hard luck and had only one son, a little fellow. My father gave her a sack of meal, and she would come over to my mother, who would give her aid for her children. Now, you white boys, think this matter over, and if you think I am entitled to the office, then vote for me, and if you think other wise, vote for the other fellow, but if I am elected I will take a white girl in my office if I can find one competent for the place. I want the office for I need it at this time, and you white boys shall have a warm place in my heart. Yours truly. DENNIS D. HORE. Ev-slave. Prof. Vernon Indorses. We publish the following letter received from Prof. W. T. Vernon indorsing our attitude toward Senator Tillman and his tribe: Western University, Quindaro, Kas. Dear Childers: Allow me to thank you for your courageous editorial with reference to Senator Tillman of South Carolina This "Senator's" profanation of the memory, names and shades of Calhoun and Hayne, who, at least, though wrong, were gentlemen; this worse than counterpart of Preston Brooks, the ruffian who brutally assaulted Sumner in the Senate, by his leadership, if followed, like Othello or Napoleon, would be the "scourge of God" in America. Continue as you have to fight the battles of the race. Your labors will be rewarded. C A. Fellows. We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the candidacy of Hon. Charles A. Fellows for county commissioner. Mr. Fellows is one of the best known men in this city He is a large contractor and builder, and gives employment to many thousands of laboring men. In this respect, he has always given to colored people a large share of his work, and feels that he should have a share of their suffrage. He was mayor of Topeka two terms, and gave the very best attention to the details of our city, thereby saving tax-payers many thousand dollars. The voters of the Second, Third and Fourth wards cannot make a better selection. The Partition Must Come Down. From The Baltimore Guide. South Carolina is ashamed of the Jim Crow car. Hence in the Legislature, the other day at Columbia, the civilized and Christian members of the House passed a bill doing away with the partition car, and the Negro is allowed to stretch out and ride like any other man. The bill declares he must have a whole car, and for said car he was to pay no more, nor any less than the other man, and both cars and both fares must be equal and the same. Let other Christian statesmen follow the example, and they will help solve the race problem. Equal Opportunities in the Pearl of the Antilles, and Juan Gualberto Gomez Is Fighting for a Square Deal for the Race. (Special Correspondence of The New York Age.) The Work of a Topeka Man. The following letter is the work of a Topeka man and appeared in The Philadelphia Odd Fellows' Journal: Years ago, when the natural capabilities of the race were more under discussion than they now are, the Negro was always made to appear to greater disadvantage than the rest of mankind. The public mind is not yet free from this false theory, nor has the colored man done much of have to change this opinion. Long years of training of any people to a particular calling seems to fit them for that particular vocation, more than for any other. Thus our position as a servant for many generations, has not only made the other races believe that is legitimate sphere; but we ourselves feel more at home in a white apron and a towel on our arm than with a quill behind our ear and a ledger before us. That a colored man takes to the diningroom as a duck does to water only proves that, like other races, his education has entered his blood; this is not theory, this is not poetry, but this is stern truth; our people prepare to be servants; this may be to some extent owing to the fact that this is more prominently farmed into our makeup than in that of almost any other people. Well, we colored people seem always to be hungry; never saw anything like it. We don't buy papers, but we are always eating, we are always ready to take the cake. Some years ago two colored men commenced the manufacture of one of the necessary commodities of the day; after running the establishment for six or eight months, both of these young men went back to their legitimate calling; one is a waiter in a private family, the other is a porter in a sleeping car. Now, don't that take the cake? The failure of our young men to carry on business is due to the lack of training; it is a logical demonstration of the fact that a man cannot do what he has been trained to do. We must educate ourselves, use all our spare time day and night reading instead of so much eating; encourage your literary and journalistic men and women; subscribe for their papers, and by all means pay for them. HAVANA, Cuba, Feb. 22.—It is always pleasant to be remembered by absent friends, especially if there is a debt of gratitude as in my case. I am far away from my never-to-be-forgotten New York home, and yet how near! Telepathy, friendship or gratitude may have much to do with it, but the truth is that Cedar street is not as distant from Havana as one would suppose. Cuba, the key of the Gulf, America's future Greece, "the most beautiful land that human eyes have seen," is well worthy of our interest and attention. To those who wish to know what Cuba is like I would, if it were in my power, send them one of these fine mornings, with its clear light and blue sky, or one of those dazzling and bewildering starry nights! Nature seems to exist here not only for the nourishing of the body, but for the elevation of the mind. No wonder, then, that Humboldt visited Cuba. "The Beauties of Nature" and "The Pleasures of Life," works read by all lovers of what is "good, beautiful and true" in life, (and for whose existence we are indebted to Sir John Lubbuck), should be the every-day companions of those unfortunate friends who have not seen Cuba, as also of those who have. I have not been very long here, and yet I have been long enough to notice what would interest you and our Afro-American brothers in the states. No lynchings here, though whites and blacks live as far and close from one another in rural districts as Georgia, Texas, Kentucky or Mississippi. Cuba is under military occupation, and yet there is no more need of soldiers here than in New York or Massachusetts. What will surprise the greater part of our people is to know that here in Cuba there is a fair show, in trade, for a Negro, his color notwithstanding. You have him in all walks of life, and, what is more to his honor, he moves along with the times. You have master builders, jewelers, shoemakers, tailors, cigarmakers, machinists, carpenters, cabinetmakers, typesetters, brickmasons, harnessmakers, etc., in the trades. In the professions you have dentists, musicians who are world-renowned, men of letters, journalists, and about ten schoolteachers who are teaching "mixed," not Negro schools. Doesn't this augur well for the peaceful solution of the slight misunderstanding existing between some ignorant whites and some impatient blacks? I really think so. If whites and blacks were taught under the same roof, and by white and black teachers, in the Southern states, the new generations of both races would have many a lesson of true friendship and mutual esteem to teach the old blue-bloods. Cuba is on a fair road to avert the calamitous consequence of having to solve a miscalled Negro problem. A black face is not a surprise in some government posts, for Negroes are, to some extent, employed by the Cuban and American authorities. Some are to be seen in the postoffice, others in what would properly be called the city hall and in the hall of records. Some are to be found in the Judicial Department, others in other occupations and places of trust and honor. While in New York I had the honor of presenting Mr. Juan Gualberto Gomez to your intelligent readers, and giving, as best I could, a word-picture of this Cuban Douglass, who has done so much for the elevation of the race to which he belongs, and who has served his country, in spite of dungeons and banishments, with all his soul, might and strength. As I am personally acquainted with him, I will not say all that I could under less friendly yet more favorable circumstances. Your readers are well informed of Mr. Gualberto Gomez, the journalist, the patriot who was the first in the field at Ibarra, (with Coloma, who was shot after being captured) on the historic 24th of February, 1895, and are well aware of the good use to which he had dedicated his intelligence and foresight. Don't stop to inquire if the paper will live, but encourage it and make it live. With the exception of a few benevolent societies, we are as a race as far separated from each other, as the East is from the West. Mr. Gomez's enemies have always pictured him as a turbulent factor in Cuban affairs. "He is ambitious," "He is to be feared," are the misinformation given out by his few though hidden enemies. And yet, this is far from being true. His only ambition is as legitimate as that of any great man: he wants to see Cuba occupying a post of honor among the free nations of America, and he would have Cuba treat her sons "with charity to all, with malice to none," as Abraham Lincoln would say. The greatest friend of the American administration or nation isn't a-better lover of what is great in American history, than Gomez is. And precisely for this reason, Mr. Gomez is opposed to the annexation of Cuba to the states. Now, Mr. Editor of The Odd Fellows' Journal, we as Odd Fellows should feel proud of our paper; it comes to my door as a welcome visitor week after week, brimful of news from our brethren. D. D. Horr. The past history of Cuba, if studied without prejudice, would show how unnecessary it is to ask as some do yet, "What do the Cubans want?" Even a blind man could see that Cuba wants to live in peace, wants work, but, above all things, she wants to be as free and independent of all foreign control as the states are today. Is this a crime? Is this ambition? "Ambition should be made of sterner stuff," probably. Mr. Gualberto Gomez is a true lover of the doctrines of the founders of the republic, men whose glorious names and deeds will live forever, such as Washington, Franklin and Jefferson, and has naught but pity for those who would destroy what is emblematic of goodness and purity in American institutions. Every intelligent Cuban believes that "all governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed." This may sound somewhat strange in these times, but such principles made the nation—others may destroy her. The Forty-eighth. We take the following from The Japan Gazette published at Yokohama, Japan, sent to us through Lieutenant Jerry White: Saturday's parade of the Forty-eighth colored volunteer regiment was a much admired spectacle on the Cricket Ground. The troops turned out a thousand strong, making a brave show as they marched through the streets headed by their fine band and over twenty buglers. A considerable proportion of the officers are colored, like the men, and all were smart and soldier-like, though in many cases the uniforms were more fitted for business than show. The field staff were all on foot like the company officers. Drawn up in column with a front of three companies the regiment performed the various exercises with most commendable precision and alertness. The manual drill, indeed, could hardly be surpassed by the most highly trained regular troops, eliciting the hearty plaudits of the spectators. Colonel Duval is to be congratulated upon the command of such a fine body of men. In political circles the question is asked whether the Cubans are to have universal suffrage or a farce. Mr. Gomez is opposed to a restricted suffrage, just as sincerely as Mr. Douglass and Col. Robert Ingersoll were opposed to the denying and depriving our folks of their civil rights. Is this ambition? Noble ambition, indeed! Mr. Gomez is a true believer in the honesty and sincerity of the American people. "The American people are honest." "We have among them many defenders of our rights. Our enemies there cannot declare themselves as such. If we do not give them any pretexts to exploit, and if we know how to unmask them in time, they will not carry out their dark plans." "Let us then do what we have to do. United in tight sheaves, let us present our observations to the noble American people. Let us tell them that we have no faith in the mysterious and corrupt policy that is being pursued; let us notify them that there is the purpose of befogging their people and ours. Elevating our hearts to the height of the necessities of our fatherland, let us commence a pacific campaign that will make us and the strangers see that we are on our feet, watching, decided to defend our rights, and not to permit that we should be despoiled, by perfidy and double-dealing, of what we have conquered with valor and prudence." Such is the language and tenor of Mr. Gomez's writings at present. That seems to be the language of a sincere man, who has the welfare of Cuba and the states at heart. As for me, I believe that "The Cubans are, and of right should be, free and independent." Subscribe for THE PLAINDEALEB. People Who Write for This Paper Report the News in Brief in Their Respective Communities. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 16, 1900. Frankfort. Rev. J. M. Brown, presiding elder, held his second quarter in the C. M. E. church Sunday, March 11. He preached to a full house, and a good time was enjoyed—spiritually. Mrs. Bevley Davidson left for Hutchinson Tuesday, to visit her son and daughter. Rev. W. H. Davidson and William Taliferro laft Wednesday morning for the Strip. Holliday. The names of John Mitchell and Eugene Blair were recorded on the honor roll of the Holliday school this month, as merit on monthly examinations. John Mitchell, aged 13, general average, 98; Eugene Blair, aged 20, general average, 961/2. John Barry made a flying trip to the city Sunday, to see his wife, Mrs. Eva Barry. Harvey Mitchell and "Bud" Clark are becoming famous as horse traders. They have made two swaps in short order, and both still retain good horses. The E. M B. A. met in regular session Monday night and transactions business. The full membership was out. The small-pox patients are improving. The quarantine of the two colored families, James Robinson and James Manlove, will be raised this week. Silas, the infant babe of Queen Kanard, is seriously ill with the pneumonia. Misses Maggie Blair and Margie Manlove have returned from their extended stay in Kansas City. While there, they were both quarantined with the small-pox patients. Mrs. Mollie Veal, who has been living in Kansas City the past year, has returned to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Howland. The warm sunshine and balmy weather are causing the farmers of this vicinity to feel glad, as they contemplate farming in a few days. --- Kansas City, Kas. The young baby of B. C. Clark was buried Friday evening, Rev. Wilson officiating. Presiding Elder Brooks is in town, on a short visit with his family. The first ball given by the famous quartette in Armory hall Monday night, was a brilliant affair, and was well attended. Mrs. Florence Harden. who has been visiting her parents in the city, returned to Junction City, her home. The funeral services of Willie Norman, a member of company G of the Twenty-third Kansas volunteers, who died in Cuba, April 3, '99, were held in the First Baptist church Sunday. The members of C and G companies gave him a military burial. Rev. M. Collins is in the city visiting his family. Mr. Joseph Realmon is on the sick list. James Harrison has accepted a position in the general office of the Kansas City and Leavenworth Electric railroad, and left last week for Conner, Kansas, where the office is located. John, Scales has entered school again, after a short illness. Foster Bell has been very ill. Miss Laura Lear spent Sunday and Monday in Independence, Mo. Fort Scott. Fort Scott. The Social Hour club met week before last at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. McLemore. The choir of the A. M. E. church is rehearsing a drama which it intends to play as soon as the proper opportunity presents itself. NUMBER 11. "In His Steps." BUTORS. for This Paper Re- n Brief in Their Communities. There has been one case of smallpox in the city; a young man who came from Quindaro. The Mural and Social Development club met Tuesday night in Red Men's hall, and quite a number were present. Mrs. McKinacoc. an old lady, died last week of consumption. The services were held in the Shiloh Baptist church. Iantha Olgee, daughter of William Olgee, died March 3, and was buried on Sunday, March 4. She was fifteen years of age, and died of pneumonia. The Social Hour club met at Mr. and Mrs. W. Moore's. Iverybody had a very nice time. Each member had a red and gold ribbon, their color flying, and the souvenirs were decorated with the colors. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garret last Sunday at five o'clock, Mr. James Reeves was united in marriage to their daughter, Miss Nellie. Only a few intimate friends and relatives were present. Mr. Reeves is an enterprising young man who has a position in St. Louis, and Miss Nellie is one of Fort Scott's accomplished ladies. Mr. Reeves returned to St. Louis Tuesday, while his wife will remain here awhile with her parents. Oak Mills. Charlie Ferguson and Miss Eliza Buchanan, both of this place, were united in bonds of sacred matrimony at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Giliam Baptist church, Rev. J. W. H. Morris officiating. The bride wore a handsome gown of blue silk trimmed with cream colored satin with hat to match. The groom wore an elegant suit of black broad-cloth and white gloves Immediately after the ceremony they took their departure for New Market, Mo., returning home Saturday, when a magnificent reception was tendered them by the young people of this community, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan. Ferguson, the groom's parents. Those present at the ceremony were Misses Nannie Hamlet, Sina Ferguson, Isabella and Shellie Buchanan, Ida and Nora Ingram, Fannie Wallingford and Mrs. Elizabeth Ward, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Messrs. David and Charlie Wallingford, William and Frank Ingram, D. D. and E. L. Bell, Richard Lyles and Henry Buchanan. Robert Mitchell, of Kickapoo, was visiting Dave Wallingford last Sunday. Henry Ferguson met with a very painful accident last week; while chopping wood the ax glanced in some way and his foot was cut to the bone. Charlie Wallingford and D. D. Bell were in Kickapoo Sunday. H. O. Fletcher and E. L. Bell attended the colored Republican club meeting last Friday night. An old-fashioned candy pull was held at Mrs. Martha Ingram's Tuesday night. Subscribe for THE PLAINDEALER. Frankfort Rev. J. M. Brown, P. E., held his second quarterly meeting here March 10 and 11. Frankfort is always glad to see J. M., this being his Kansas home. Ophelia Oliphant, of Denver, came home to be with her mother, who is still suffering with a cancer. Charley Washington has his shop in good shape and a nice trade worked up; he is a good barber, and, the best of all, he and his wife sought the Lord and found Him and were added to the C. M. E. church, which is doing a good work. O_O eS She Plaindealer. —__—X_—_C_= Published at Topeka, Kansas, Sbawneecounty, ‘veey Friday morning. De Tha Plaindeater Pub- Ishing ct mpany, 114 E, Seventh street. ee Entered at the postolfice at Topeka, Kxnsas, ‘Shawnee county, ss secoud class mail matter. aisahallsiceanecieeneaeaa SUBSCRIPTION RATES = One year, Dy mall... .. -- eer eon arenee ene $1 OU Bix months, by mall.......-.eseoeeeeeeceees TH ‘Three months, by mall.........------ee0+ HOC Nix Cunzs, - - Business Mensger J.H.Catrpess, = - : : Editor. Wr Hares, ~ Managing Editor. FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1900. Lin order to insure publication of matter in the current teswe, cor- respondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday] ANNOUNCEMENTS. 4. T. Hazen. Thereby announce myself a candidate for Judge of athe Diarct Court of Shawnee county, subject "the Republican prmanes, ZT. Han. —_—_—_ enn ‘John T. Chaney anzounces himelf a candsdate for Suite Senator. ———<——— Jovian Rows, Jouah Rots announc-s bis candidacy for County ‘Commasioner for the oy district Charles F, Spencer. Tam a candidate for the office of County Attorney of Shawnee county, subject to the Republican prma~ 77, Apri 14. 1900. ‘Chants F. Srencer, SS ee Alun Dodge. I hereby announce my candulacy for Representa- tive from the disinct compeising the First and Second wards, Oakland and Tecumseh tow nsbirs. Awsin Ponce, W, E, Fagan, ‘W. E. Fagan announces his candidacy for Probate Jodge, Subject to Republican prmanes ee Yon, A. L, Brooke announces his candidacy’ for re-election for Representatne from the Thirty seventh aasinct ‘Thomas F. Doran. ‘Thomas F, Doran isa candidate for County Attor- ney, subject to the Republican pomanes tobe held Apnl 14, 190% Galen Nichols, Galea Nichols announces himself a candidate for County Atorney of Shawnee county, subject tothe Republican pumanes. T.W Marrion CoL-T. W Mamson announces his candidacy for ‘State Senator for the Shawnee county distnct, subject to the Republican pnmanes. C.¥. Wott. © V. Wolf announces himself a canduate for Conary Comarisicner for the district composed ol the aad, yrd and ath wards, a Tama candidate for County Supenntendent, sub- ectto the Republican primary election, to be held on pnt 14. 2990. S. F. Wnicr. Deanis D. Hope. Thereby announce myselfa candidate for Clerk of the Bistret Court of Shaenee county, subject to the Republican prmanes, D.D. Hore. CLA, Fellows. Ubereby announce myself a candidate for County Commisnoner or the distrct composed of the Second, ‘Thad and Fourth wards CA Feiows, Wi Vanorsdot, ‘Jam a candidate for County Superintendent of pub- dhe instructon, subject to the Republican pnmanes to be eld Apni 14, 2900. ‘With Vanonspot. a We are authorized to announce the candidacy 0 LS. Dolman for Probate Judge, subjectto the Repab- Jamas primaries, | Ed. McKeever. ‘We are autborued to announce Ed. McKeever for Represeatative from the Thity-eventh disinct, sub- ject woth: Republican pnmanes, John B, Sima. I heseby announce mysell a candidate for Repre ‘estanve fromthe Thirtyaeventh distnct, subject to the Republican pamanes Jomn B. Sises, Silas Raia, ‘Silas Rwoo hereby announces his candidacy for Conary Commissioner from the disinct composed of the and, 3rd and qth wards, subject to the Republican primaries. ‘W, ©. Stephenson. ‘W.C. Stephenson hereoy announces his caudidacy for County Commusoner for the dutnet contaiming the end, ard and qth wards, subject tothe Republican primaries B, J. Bevette. Thereby announce myzelf a candsdate for the office of Probate Judge of Shasnee county, Kansan ‘Sabject to the Republican prmanes when held this pong. HJ. Bevenx, Marry C. Safford. Ibereby anvounce myself # candidate for Repre- ‘sentative from the duct composed of the 18 and zed wards, Oakland and Tecumseh townships sub Jeet wthe Repeblican primanes, H.C. Sarroxn. KANSAS EXPERIMENTS. From its birth, the state of Kansas has been an experimental Station. Here in Kansas began the active agitation of those great questions of human freedom that resulted in the notorious Kansas and Nebraska bill, and ultimate- ly sent John Brown of Osawato- mie to hang at Harper's Ferry and Lee to surrender at Appoma- tox,,and Abe Lincoln to an un- timely death by the hand of an assassin. Here in Kansas began the great struggle that loosed the use his boot. Ir witt be a good idea for some of these Southern exodus- ters to become acclimated before undertaking to run a Western town. No wonder some of the Negroes down South are lynched. They are entirely too fresh. Every self-respecting Negro in the clty is thoroughly disgust- ed with the vicious attack of The State Ledger on Mr. Wolf, a candidate for county commis- sioner, for no other reason than he refused to place his announce- ment inthat paper. This is not the only case of this nature that has come to us. Mr, Wolf is a highly respected business man. of this city, and should be protected from the assaults of political blackmailers of this kind. and Atchison city High school compared, the county High school has six teachers in the faculty while the city High school has three. The county High school has a commodious modern building with a comple- ment of apparatuses with differ- ent branches of sciences, while the city has a fair structure and limited apparatus. The Negro child in the county High school receives equal treatment with the white children at the hands of their Christian-like teachers, while in the city school 987 makes a different report. In the county High school you find the children alphabetically ar- ranged regardless of color. In the city you find them in huddles or bunches—a white bunch and a colored bunch. In the city you are made to pay $10.00 per school year, in the county tuition is free. In the city High school the colored pupils are told by their teachers they are weak in their English and other branches from the weakness of some of their instructors in the public school. This is not heard at the county school. The deep and friendly interest taken by the teachers at the county High school in the welfare and prog- ress of the colored children, is a balm of Gilead to the colored child's ambition. When they are out of school or sick they in- quire delightfully about them, and when in schodl, many kind words are said to impress on the minnds of the children the real sympathy and care treasured for the weaker race. Benev- olence, generosity and fair deal- ing are the products of Christi- anity, and the Negro is curious to know why Christianity is not so wholesome in one location as itis in a stone’s-throw of another. Rev. J. W. Wilson has just recovered from a severe spell of :sickness. When you hear of your neigh- bor being sick, do not visit him until you hear the doctor say it is not small-pox. The Atchison, city school law provides when a lady teacher marries, she at once loses her job, but a high tribute was paid to Mrs. Belle Gray's ability, as the board decided Monday even- ing of last week that her service is indispensable till the close of the term. A card party was given by George Hinkle and wife Thurs- day evening of last week. Ella Nelson is making an ex- cellent Christian Endeavor lead- er. Rev. James Cluke was called to Missouri by telegram some days ago. The Auto-Pleasure club, com- prising young ladies, only, gave the first of a series of parties Friday evening, March 2, in True Eleven hall. The hall was artistically decorated and the Ia- dies were magnificently costum- ed. The members of the club were masked and entered the brilliantly lighted hall in couples. They were greeted with great applause, and one“might well macine that Cenree Newau hat and widely Knownas the author o} ‘In His Steps,”’ is undertaking, through The Topcka Daily Capi- tal, to demonstrate **What Jesus would do,” as the editor and pub- lisher of adaily paper. Hon. Ed. Howe, the talented editor of Zhe Atchison Globe, and author of “The Story of a Country Town,"’ will publish a series of lay ser- mons in The Topeka State Jour- nat, in which he will freely dis- cuss the needs of reform in the Christian ministry. And last, but by no means the least, The Atchison Champion will turn its sanctum over to the devil to run. Perhaps the only serious under- taking is that of Reverend Shel- don. A great dealof the otheris prompted through a desire for free advertising and through no unselfish desire to better human- ity. The very essence of Reverend Sheldon's effort is found in the following paragraph taken from the opening editorial of The Cap- ital on Tuesday morning : “The main purpose of the pa- per will be to influence its read- ers to seek first the Kingdom of God. Anation seeking the King- dom first of all, will in time find right answers to all disputed questions and become a power- ful and useful nation.’’ There is no question in our mind but what this is just what Jesus would do. How very much this is needed! What an immense amount of good ‘tc man’ could be accomplished ii all papers would adopt this pur- pose! If this purpose animate¢ all Christians, the thousands o! poor Negroes who have during the past few years been forcec into criminal life through the os- tracising practices of the quasi Christians who worship God or Sundays and are influenced by the devil during six working days. I: Brother Sheldon’s ‘What woul Jesus do?" should become th guiding question in the lives o: all professed Christians, the Jin Crow car and its attendant evil: would soon becomea recollection The torturing and burning of Ne. groes in the South would cease. The ostracising of a man or wom. an because God wrapped them ir black skins would follow alon; with other relics of barbarism. The Negro would be encouragec towalk uprightly before God anc man and the much mooted mil. lenium would be ushered in witt all its glory. Now is the time to get those boys of ours into the country on farms. Tue new king's name is Chase. But he will never fill Douglass's mantle. ‘Wuat would Jesusdo? Well, we are safe in saying he would treat Pitchfork Tillman like he did the money-changers of old— with the exception that he would Atchison. F | | Missouyi * ; | | ue ‘ie. | aa Pacific | | ao) .00 wo ; | ae le Route | ° THE-GREATa————= | SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, | | Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, | | Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian Territory. - | 1 Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on thisline | in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis. | The Famous | Hot Springs | Of Arkansas | Are reached ONLY by this INES H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P.&T.A., tT ST. LOUIS, MO. ' | F. E.NIPPS, Agent, | TOPEKA, KAS. just entered. ‘‘Old Glory '’ was represented by Misses Celia Ker- ford and Holmes ; ‘‘Sailor Girls,"” Sadie Nolan and S. Kerford; “Little Red Riding-Hood,” Nellie Generals; —‘‘ Hospital Nurse,’’ Lena Nelson ; ‘* Portia,” Sadie Stone; *+School Girl,”’ Myrtle Porter; ‘‘ Huntress,’’ Cora Ingram; ** Flower Girl,”’ Bertha Johnson ; ‘* French Peas- ant Girl,"' Madge Jones; ‘* Six- teenth Century Belle,” Lenty ‘Brown ; Spring," Lulu Brown; “Girl of the Period," Mary Taylor; ‘*Cadet Girl,'’ Katie Lynk ; ** Night,’’ Myrtle Pennel; “Sis, Tompkins,"” ZoratRucker ; «« Eighteenth Century,’ Lorena Lawson; ‘Girl from Paris,’’ Katie Matthews. Mamie Haw- kins represented THE PLAINDEAL- ER. The offair was a successful one, and proved to be the event of the season, as its projectors had planned. Cards and danc- ing were indulged in and re- freshments were served. After a late hour, the guests departed, wishing the members of the Au- to-Pleasure club many returns of that happy evening. John Wright, of Topeka, county clerk of Shaw- nee county ; Katie Anderson, of Leavenworth ; Lillie Smith, of Chicago ; Josie Hawkins, of Lex- inton, Mo.; and Sylvester Steele and Joseph Smothers, of St. Joseph, were the guests from other cities_ who responded to the invitations sent out by the Auto-Pleasure club for their in- itial party Friday of week before last. The writer, who tried to notice all these figures, became bewildered and could only see one large, conglomerated mass of shrouded humanity of all hues, type and signs form into line and march around the hall to the tune of ‘The Chicago Tribune March."’ It was a magnificent scene. After several waltzes and two-steps, masks were remov- ed and dancing continued. Sher- bet and cake were served, when **Home, Sweet Home’’ was announced. There were many expressions of regret at its close. Leavenworth Dr. O. A. Taylor, of Topeka, was in the city Wednesday. A. J. Gilmore of High street is confined to his bed, on account of rheumatism. E. F. Webb went to Beloit, Kas., Thursday morning. The Nineteen Hundred Art club meets with Mrs. A. J. Gil- more this week. Willie Young, from Kansas City, attended the academy last Friday night. His music was appreciated by all. Gertrude C. Taylor, 1n compa- ny with —— Overr, heard Sousa’s famous concert at Convention hall Jast Sunday, in Kansas City, Mo. Alex. Ford was in Kansas City last Sunday. Hattie Anderson was in Atchi- son a few days last week, Lulu Mitchell spent last Satur- day and Sunday in Kansas City, and attended the concert. | Why don’t that young lady send that picture to Kansas City ? Galena seems to be a center of attraction to one of our young gitls, We*wonder why. Serre elec orden oh chesdefocde hecho ofesfrcdenfesecfocfocde. CREOLE POMADE... For Straightening ‘a Kinky and ‘ Curly Hair Without lajury—Removes aandruff, cures all diseases of thescalp—75e per jar. CEORCE W. STANFIELD, Druggist, 085 Hasins avi TebR. ee GG, Kui & Gb,, MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness. Repairing Promptly Executed... 18 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan. For Sale | Have a good two story house, 5 rooms, 1 lot, $375, East Seventh street. 1 lot, 2 rooms and base- ment, (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 $so. Washburn College lots $100 each. Small cash payments and balance on popular month- ly plan. 18 acres, good 3 room cot- tage, $500, 2%4miles North of city. We have good large farms and ranches to sell or trade, R. 0. Hilliard, | 413 Kansas Ave., Room 4. Travel Without Worry Is easy on the personally escorted excursions to Cali- fornia via the Santa Fe Route. The excursion conductor assumes the care, leaving only the enjoyment to patrons. Three times a week fiom Chicago and Kansas city. “Full information furnished by T. L. KING, Agent, . The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. TOPEKA. sof White Cloud. Plenty of mud and snow. Mary Reece retumed trom Leavenworth last week. Roy Robinson and Ward Botts went to Troy Saturday evening. Maude Botts, of Kansas City was the guest of Mrs. W. T. Lew- is last week. _ William Johnson, who has been very sick, is slowly improving. Florence Robinson is prepar- ing to go to Kansas City, where her father has just removed, to make her future home. We were very sorry to hear of the death of the infant of G. W. Ellis and wife, of Nicodemus, but will say in their bereavement they have our heartfelt sympathy and would have them realize that their loss is Heaven's gain. _ Rev, Ross returned from High- land last Monday morning, after holding his usual service there. Cora Miller returned from Hi- awatha, where she has been vis- iting her sister. Mrs. Ross received a letter from Loring, Kas., saying that her sister, Mrs. S. J. Shannon, is very sick. Hannah Brown, mother of Rev. Charles Brown, of Troy, is on the sick list. On account of bad weather, Rev. Bayless did not arrive here to hold his regular service. There has been one improve. ment here which has long been needed and with which everyone seems very much pleased, and that is street lights. Rev. Ross arrived home Fri. day night of last week, from Bon- ner Springs, where he has been helping Rev. J. W. Williams ina revival meeting, reporting much success. Blind Boone made a good dis. play to a well-seated house. In the absence of J. H. Lange, his manager, Boone’s wife acted manager. His songs were splen- did, especially ‘The Incoming Train.'* Miss Rivers, his vocal- ist, received quite a few compli- ments on ker singing. Kansas City. Mo. William B. Garrett and wife entertained at an elegant dinner party Wednesday from 4 to 6 in honor of Tillie Rice, of Den- ver. The house was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns and pinks. Upon the center of the table was a pillow of cut-flowers. The souvenirs were little cards with the names of each guest and fa pink laden withY¥a fern. The guests were Tillie Rice, of Denver, Maude Jones, Fred. Manuels and wife, Wallace Dean and wife, Mrs. Leon Jordan, Harry R. Dandridge and wife, Clem. F. James and Mr. Wesley. soon. Turkey. Scalloped Potatoes, Irsh, Cream Put Potstocs, Sweet. Macaroni. Olen =e Celery. Stina se EON eve: Fruits Nuts. Acorement of Ceke, Tees, Thefguests, after partaking of the sumptuous dinner, assembled in the parlor and were served with coffee in after dinner-cups. Tillie Rice is the guest of Fred. Manuels and wife, on Holly street. Ida Bailey has been out of school owing to small-pox in her house, but she has resumed her duties again, Capt. Tompkins’s wife has been on the sick list the past week, but at this writing is much improved. The Progress Study club is noted for its intellectual ability. No such thing as failure will overtake them with such an able woman at the head as Mrs. James Crews. Allen Chapel will render some fine music Easter. Solos will be rendered by Mesdames Dean, Shaffer, Teeters and others. The choir consists of fourteen members—Kansas City’s best singers. Myrtle Harris is instructress in dancing at the Vendome. The Oxford boys are the lead- ing society entertainers in Kansas City. Nicodemus. A heavy snow storm this week. J. Vaughn was in Hill City the first of the week, attending to business, Jerrel Jones, of Hill City, has been very sick, but was some bet- ter the 25th. | Our justice of the peace, Z. ge | Fletcher, was down to Stockton, this week, of course. There isa widow down there. J. Vaughn was hauling goods last week for our postmaster, G. M. Sayers. G. W. Ellis went to Hill City this week, in company with T. J. Fletcher. The question debated in the Douglass literary society March 1, was ‘Resolved, That the expan- sion policy is not to the best in- terest of the United States.’ Af- firmative, Frank Barber, James Kirtley, negative, J. Clark, J. R. L. Vandervall; judges, James Wayett, of Rooks county, Ed. Crowder and John Sayers. De- cision in favor of the negative. Quite a numberof visitors were at the school to hear the debate, and it was nicely handled. The politicians have begun to polish up for the coming cam- paign battle. Z. T. Fletcher, J. B. Lewis, R. B. Scruggs and T. J. Fletcher, these Republicans are very shrewd wire-pullers. S. Lilly, J. W. Griffin and J. A. Lewis are Populists and are al- ways onthealert. The battle will beshort, but fierce. Wichita. Kev. H. FP. Frazier, pastor of the New Hope Baptist church, is called away to Dunlap, onchurch business. He will be gone one week. The New Hope Sunday school is alive. The lesson Sunday was very interesting; though the day was very rainy and disagreeable, yet $1 was raised. Our officers are as follows: J. E. Lewis, superintendent; Gertrude John- son, secretary; Sisters J. E. Lewis, H. F. Frazier and Cyn- thia Love and Brother Morgan Green, teachers. Phillip Hyde has purchased a nice seven-room house on New York avenue. Ministers visiting the new church need not be afraid of not getting some place tostop. There are only two in the family, and a cat! J. E. Lewis tovok a flying trip to Arkansas City, Monday, on lodge business. Bev. Morris will fill the pulpit of the New Hope church Sunday, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. H. ¥. Frazier. The New Hope church has closed its revival meetings, with very much success; several for the water, which will occur on the first or second Sunday in April. Phillip Hyde and J. E. Lewis have contracted with the propri- etor of the Hotel Carey to make and lay 1,500 yards of new carpet. This is the largest contract ever awarded to colored mechanics in this city. Lewis and Hyde know their business. Jane Mitchell and Sid Hicker- son are both very dangerously ill. North Toneka. | Rosebud club No. 4, of St. Mark's A. M. E. church, met at the residence of Mrs. Ida Jordan, g03 Western avenue, February 15, and a nice time is reported. Quite a number of the mem- bers of Macedonian tabernacle areon thesick list: Dtrs. Arnold, L. Lymon, Mahaly and Sarah Walker. Club No. 4 gave a donation party at Mrs. Ida Jordan's, 903 Western avenue, for the benefit ofthe A M.E. church. It was successfal. _ Rev. J. J. Lyons, of Harris- burg, Pa., is in the city, and preached two able sermons. Dr. | Lyons is master of seven tongues, and has traveled around the world twice. | Sadie A. Barker was favored with a basket of strawberries last week; her brothér, Jacob Barker, ‘brought them from Mexico. - Beulah Mission circle will give a rally at B street Baptist church Sunday afternoon. A nice pro- gram has been arranged. Ella Harmon, of Kansas ts in the city for a few days. We were glad to see Lucy Rad- ford- out Sunday. She has re- covered froma long spell of illness. Poxb Or 2orEKA TENT Xo 36, necta Ist. and ‘rd Saturday afternoon of each month at Xo. 506 orth Kansasarenve. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q M., Mias Anna Beynold,C. B. Macpoxta TawKxAcce No. 8, U.E. T. Hall eo 8. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st 904 Srd - Thursdays ofeach month. Mrs. Ida, Jordan, G.P.; Miss Mary Anna Webster, . R. FOR RENT—Untumished rooms at 12, 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. Norice—All correspondents for TRE PLAINDEALER will kindly collect all subscriptions in their respective cit- ies, and kindly remit same to the of- fice. + peer tot + PERSONAL NOTES. + Wanter—A first-class cook at once. Apply to J. Willis Gleed, 1263 Western avenue. Have you registered? Charles A. Morton is up again. | Now's the time to begin cleaning your yard. Horace Williams is home from Manhattan. Arthur Harris is traveling for Zhe| State Ledger. Mrs. Moses Barber is confined to) her bed with rheumatism. Lawyer A. M. Thomas is fast he- coming an expert cyclist. - Dr. I. A. Shields is able to be oat again, after a week’s illness. Thomas Dilbert, of with and Washburn streets, is improving. (Burton Alexander is very ill at his home, 1153 Lane street. Fire Station No. 3 has the hand- somest lot of colored menin Kansas. Don't allow ashes, garbage and offal to accumulate about your yards. ‘The members of St. John A. M. E, church banqueted Rev. G. H. Shaffer last night. Cards are out announcing the mar- riage of Miss Matilda Green to John Starns, March 28. Major John M. Brown was in from the farm this week with a load of sweet potatoes. Mrs. Drusilla Merritt will enter- tain the Ladies’ Imperial Art club Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sims are proud of their new baby. Mrs. Sims is improving rapidly. A trip through Tennesseetown will show to the world the value of the work begun by Rev. Sheldon. Prof. R. H, Wade was the first teacher to rake his yard. He did it before all of the last big snow was off, ‘The Owl club will give its closing ball in Metropolitan hall, about Eas- ter. It will be the swellest event of the season. Will Wilson, the portly and popu- lar headwaiter at the Hotel Throop, is said to be the handsomest man in Topeka. The Rosebud club met Wednes- day afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. E. J. Johnson, 961 Spruce avenue. Albert Link, of 1037 Pine street, is still confined to his home by rheumatism. He would be glad to see his friends, ‘Mrs. Mary Pegg and baby daugh- ter, who have been visiting her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Page, return- ed to Omaha Wednesday. We met George Moss going down Kansas avenue the other day under a load of carpet. George says he will be ready to sce his friends soon.| The C, E, meeting at the First Af- rican Baptist church Sunday evening ‘will be conducted by Mrs, W. E. Stewart. Subject, “Ye must bé born again.” All are cordially invited.” Charles Wordlaw and family, of Verden, S. C., have shaken the Till- man dirt off their feet and will for- ever keep it on old John Brown svil. We welcome them to the land of freedom. The Golden Rod club was very de- lightfully entertained last Friday aft- ernoon by Miss Mary B. Jordan. Next meeting will be with Miss Spaulding and with Miss Benning March 23. Mrs. Seth Vernella has presented to Washington schoola beautiful en- graving, to be hung in the Second grade room. Itis an animal picture, and has been much admired by all ates Shawn anna Se: fee ee ee ae | who have seen it. The case of Mary Marshall and Burley Hines, who were recently |sentenced to thirteen years in the penitentiary, will be appealed to the '|Supreme Court. Lawyer Thomas will have charge of the case. | Cyrene Commandery No. 3, K. T., will convene in regular semi-monthly encampment on Wednesday, March 2t,atSp.m All Sir Knights are requested to be present, as there is important business for consideration. George W. Jackson, band master, ‘T. T. Jones, secretary, and Capt. W. R. Reynolds have been selected by the Twenty-third Kansas Military band to solicit funds to aid in purchasing new uniforms and instru- ments. We understand that the Kansas City boys are going back on the Topeka girls on account of the latest fad. Kansas City girls have quit using “anti-kink"” and are now using the old-fashioned comb and elbow grease. The Literary Congress is now hold- ing sessions at the C. M. E. church, corner Fourteenth and Van Buren, every Tuesday evening. It is very interesting, and the people should avail themselves of the opportunity of attending. Last night at St. John’s A. M. E. church a grand reception was tender- ed Rev. Shaffer and family by the ladies of the Church Aid society. All the members and many friends were in attendance to welcome the minis- ter and his family. ‘The Ne Plus Ultra club met with Mrs. G. W. Smith Saturday after- noon. All members present. The club devoted one hour to work, after which an elaborate lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. Clark, 1155 Lane street, to- morrow afternoon. ‘The Imperial Art club has joined the club federation propagandist and_ we hope to see every club in the city lend its support to Mrs. Wash- ington in her noble effort to de- velop the efficiency of clubs. Has your club corresponded with her or the Oak Leaf ladies? The Dumas club met March 2 with Mrs. C, Morton, 1026 Washburn avenue. A pleasant time was re- ported. Following visitor. were present: Mesdames W. H. Wash- ington and C. Thompson. They adjourned to meet tonight, March 16, with Mrs. W. Matley, 1155 Clay street. It is requested that all members be present at this meeting as much business requires attention. The Third Baptist church is hav- ing regular meetings. Rev. Baker, of East Hill, preached a very good sermon last Sunday, which was en- joyed by those present. Prayer meetings have been started with the view of conducting a revival in which all sister churches and friends are invited to assist. Rev. Graham will preach next Sunday morning and Rev. Henderson in the evening. The Ladies’ Sewing circle, of the Third Baptist church, will meet at the residence of Mrs, M. Mason, 1311 Chandler street, tomorrow after- noon. The ladies are doing good work and are always ready to assist when there is a payment to be made on the church and have assisted in making three this year. Mrs. W. Essex is president and Mrs. S. F. Malone, secretary. On Friday of last week, at the res- idence of Toliver Bird, was celebrat- ed the 36th anniversary of himself and Mrs, Martha Bird, Those pres- ent were Rev. J. M. Braxton, P. E. of Topeka district; Mesdames Eliza Marion, J. Radford, M. Pace, E. Me- Nary,amongfriends. Their relatives present were Mr. and Mrs, John silane aii | a a I a - = + 4 Se sets ot te eee ae 8 Oo wile 5 paige dy 3 7 = alti aah iipateb te, Seid can Ra stele) Xt SE EE ee ne ee |g ithomma erat trated RRL Slr Sotto a Knights of Tabor. Mr. Editor: Please allow m space in the columns of your pape to speak a few words for the firs time, in behalf of the Internationa Order of Twelve of Kansts and Ne: braska jurisdiction. We are paying off our endowments as fast as they come due. We paid out Sunday night, March 4, $55 to the heirs of Mrs, Belle Spires. at the C. M. E. church, Fourteenth and Van Buren streets. She was a member of Pear- ly Rose Tabernacle, No. 77 ,Dtr. Ana- ca Pickens, H. P., and Susie Richard. son, C. R, R. Taytor, D.G. M. Pearly Rose Tabernacle is getting along fairly well, We have two sick daughters at present. We met in our regular meeting Wednesday of las! week, and had a very pleasant meet. ing and suspended one daughter. We paid our endowment, also received our quarterly pass. Dtr, A. Pickens H. P.; Dtr. Susie Richardson, C. R. Topeka Knights and Daughters of Kansas and Nebraska jurisdiction are getting along very nicely Daughter Sallie Jones, a member of Magdalene tabernacle, No. 89, de parted this life February 28, 1900 ‘The funeral was preached by Rev. G. D. Olden at the First African Bap. tist church, of which she was a de: vout member. Dir. H. P. Fannie Bell Taylor was assisted in the burial cer. emony by C. G. P, Dtr, Emma Gaine: of Pearly Rose Tabernacle No. 77 and C. M. Cyrus Sims of Sunnyside ‘Temple No. 59. Dtr. Hattie Thomp- son, of Magdalene’Vabernacle No. 85, 'is on the sick list at her home, 1033 Grand avenue, Lowman Hill, which we aresorry tonote. D.G. M. Ran. som Taylor wants all members to meet and pay up and be ready to do agood work this year. We aim to do all we can to build up; we waat to send a good delegation to the grand session at Lincoln, Nebraska. Ransom Taylor, D. G. M. Arkansas City. Sister Henry Young is very ill with heart trouble. ‘Mrs, A. Thoms is better; John Wil- sonhas recovered from the sinall-pox; his was the only case among the Ne- ‘groes this year. Mr. Moore has removed his eating- house to East Fifth avenue, near the A. T. & S. F, depot. We had with us Gov. Stanley two days last week. He held some very good meetings here and we had a time never to be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bass celebrat- ed their fifth anniversary. Music was furnished by the Mandolin club. Following are the names of those who gave presents: Mr. Allen and wite, a bread-plate anda cup and saucer; Mr. Johnson and wife, cream- er and sugar dish; Mr. Miller, a ta- ble cloth; Mr, Alston and wife and ‘Mrs, Harvey, a chair; Mr. Logan and wife, a bowl; Mr. Graves and wife, a slaw-cutter; Mr, Oliver and wife, a rolling-pin and a spoon; Mr. Burdine and wife, a broom; Mr. Scott and wife, a bread-board, a potato masher and a sugar scoop: Mr. Dram. gould and wife, a slaw-cutter; Mr. West, a bowl; Mr. Carter and wife and C, Williams, a clothing basket, a bucket and a spoon. Mrs. Pettit, a towel-rack; Maud and Huse Pettit, a spoon end a steak-beater; L. Bass, a toilet set; L. Oldham, a towel-rack; C. Brown, a broom, C. Murphy, a bread-board. All reported a good time. Ottawa. | Rev. B. R. Guy is conducting series of meetings at the A, M. E church this week. Rev. Scott spent the iatter part 0 Jast week in Garnett. William McBrier of ‘The Island is numbered among the sick. Presiding Elder Brooks will con duct quarterly meeting at the A. M, E. church Sunday. Fortune Weaver and family have removed from Kansas City and will make their future home here. Charlie Berry has gone on a trig to Pueblo, Colo., and will remain z few weeks. ‘The young people of Ottaxa or. ganized a literary club last Friday evening, with Rev. B. R. Guy presi. dent; Miss Linnetta Lewis, vice pres: ident; Miss Eva Wilson, secretary and Andrew Johnson, treasurer. The entertainment on last Thurs. day evening was quite a success The program was excellent and < large crowd was present. Misses Lettie and Rosie Gray spent Sunday on The Island witk Miss Rosa Lillard. Everyone is preparing for working gardens. : Miss Henrietta Schrader will go to Lawrence next week. ‘The Daughters of the Tabernacle will give an entertainment gt the Ode Fellows hall tonight. | Miss Linnetta Lewis will collect for THe PLAINDEALER today. Wichita. Felix Schaffer, of Kansas City, spent several days in the city last week. Marie, the infant daughter of Mr and Mis. W. E. Whitted, died ‘Thursday of last week. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Terrill. H. W. Dillard, of Topeka, is in the city. Mrs. Marshall Ieft for Enid, O. T., Wednesday, on receiving the news of the death of her son, Walter Marshall. Douglass Turner, of Kingman, was in the city last week, on business. Mrs. Benton, of Kansas City, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bradford, of 904 N. Water street, has returned to her home. Rev. W. L. Grant, of Topeka, was in the city attending the sesston of the Baptist Institute which was held ‘at the Second Baptist church. A. T. Glover is illat his home, joo N. Market street, of typhoid fever. ‘The Tabernacle Faptist church have closed their revival meetings. Thomas Glover is sick abed. Negroes Celebrated. From The Kansas City Journal, Negroes of Kansas City celebrated Linculn’s birthday in Vineyard’s hall on the night of February the 12. Rev. Mr. George B. Lynch offered prayer. Mesdames Shaffer and Day gave duet. After the speeches the chairs were pushed back and the young people danced until a late hour in the morn- ing. Refreshments were served. Major Warner in his address on Lineula gave a brief review of his life and talked about the great char. ity that he displayed in his life for the Negro, and the great debt that the Negro race cwed to his memory. Colonel W. W. Morgan spoke on the duties of the Negro as a citizen. He entreated them to stand for the rights which were theirs hy the right of Gud, and congratulated the race upon the splendid progress that it had shown and which was continually increasing. He said that the only way for tha Negro to maivtain his rightsin the voice of the public was by the ballot. He showed them that here iu Kansas City they were 4,000 strong, aud by mobilizing their forces they might hold the balance of pow- er in this city, and that by 80 doing, they might make their demands re- spected. J. H. Jackson, president of Lin- coln Institute, the first speaker, who was the representative of the Negro race at the meeting, delivered an ad- ‘dress on the “ Negro as an Educator.” He pointed out where the Negro is continually gaining in education. He called attention to the fact that in the thirty years since the emancipation of the slave the Negro race had pro- duced 1,000 writers and numbers of preachers, lawyers and professional men. He poiuted to this as a glowing ex- ample of the great educational bene fits that were open to the Negro. He pronounced a high eulogy on Booker T. Washingtou, the shining light of the Negro race, as an educator. He said that one of the requisites for the Nogro’s development was the branch- ing ont into the many fields of indus- trial labor and an eventinto the chan- nels of commerce. ‘The next speaker delivered the ad- dress of the evening, and when he was introduced the hall resounded with round after round of applause, and it was three or four minutes be- fore the applause had subsided. He was President W. T. Vernou,of West- ern University, Kansas; and he spoke upon the subject which is so dear tothe Negro—Abrabam Lincoln. Enthusitsm had been in evidence all the evening, but now it broke locee. His address was an able effort. He isa naturally gifted orator, and his eloquence had a very deep effect upon his hearers. One old Negro sat on the platform, and as the young or- ator portrayed the intense sympathy and charity that Lincoln bore the alave, the old man cried, “ Amen!” and tears rolled down his wrinkled and sunken cheeks. He would sit backin his chair with a smile of con- tentment on his face as the young rep- rentative of the race Lincoln had emancipated proceeded, and aa the speaker would come to a climax in his speech, the old man would clap his hands end murmur, “That's right, that’s right, God bless him.” All through the speech the old slave would utter marks of approval by either mumbling “ yes, yes,” sighs, or, by short grunts. The spesker reviewed the life of Lincotn from childhood, and spoke of| him as an orator, lawyerstatesman and.s nian. +. Hon. N.C. Crewa in his address on the Negro had great epportunities a: a politician if he would but take ad: vantage of them and persuade the Ne ‘gro race to stand shoulder to shoulder He explained how the Negro could bettar himself by being a good politi cian to Kaneas City politics. Judge C. E. Buroham read a paper on the Negro and the law in which he showed the rights the Negro has in theory and the much less rights he has in practice. He called attention to the fuct that one-third of the ar- reets in Kansas City were Negroes, which was a very large per cent. when the proportion of the Negroes to the whites was taken into consid- eration. He said that the cause of this was partly due to the injustice of the police furce. Mexico. Mo. Ada Palmer was the guest of relatives in St. Louis last Sun- day. Birdena Baskett and George Brown were quietly married at the home of the bride Monday evening. Both are of the best social circles of Mexico. We extend to them many congratu- lations, and wish them a happy future. Emma Baker was the guest of Mrs. Randall in Montgomery City, Mo., last week. Misses Mattie Hayse and Geor- gie Pringle spent Sunday in St. Louis with relatives. Quite a number are yet on the sick list. You will be nicely entertained in St. Luke's AM. E. church every Friday evening at the Ep- worth League services ; Mrs. N. J. Hawkins, president. The banquet given py the members of the Second Baptist church was a fine affair. Quite a number were present and en- joyed themselves nicely. Mrs. Jane Wriger, of St. Joseph, is the guest of Maggie Brown. An afternoon with Benevo- lence. This was a treat to the members and friends of the M. E. church. Papers were read by the following: “Benevolence,” Ada Taylor; Missionary Society,” Mollie Holt; “Duty of the Church Toward Mis- sions,” Isabel Watkins; “Duty of Sunday School Toward Missions,” Ida Wrightstall; “Church Exten- sion,” Mary J. Goode; “Sunday School Union,” Mary E. Scott; “Tract Society,” Melvina Bell; “Freedman Aid and S, Educational Society,” Mrs. M. E. Cooper; “Board of Education,” Georgia Pringle; “Duty of the Public and Children Toward Education,” L. J. Hubbard; “American Bible So- ciety,” Nona Sims; “Women’s Foreign Mission Society,” Mattie Hayes; “Women’s Home Mission Society,” N. J. Hawkins; “General Conference Expenses,” J. O. White ; “ Conference Claimants,” Fred. Lil- lard ; “Episcopal Fund,” Lula Bas- kett, “ Methodist Book Concern,” J. F. Lillard ; “The Ideal Missionary,” Prof. R. A. Henderson ; “ Address! on Benevolence,” Prof. J.D. Jack- son. Mr. Goodrich, of Glasglow, is the guest of Miss Goode. Hone Ladies and Children : without Escort a re Join one of the Santa Fe Route fee Saco pr Fhe petty cares and annor- ances of long-distance travel 3 are taken off thelr minds bys. 3 dpeet eatuston conductor 4 ‘No extra charge. : Full Information cheerfully j farted: ‘TL KING, Ticket Agent, j ‘oe atch, Tope Sab Pe Ry Termes, ptrreret S a Ns eS = Ps ec 4 me ees A. Arias Benes 18 arres es Ee OZONIZED OX MARROW Sirgeomecermenan aye ens te pratense eon al Bement etireees ae teri Hebi a wranaa sone ieserghatsariaserzasana io eacats se kowty Oaar fer B ey Fapreaget Rebar siege pele eee x $200.0. 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. I have beautiful huses 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. Housesr ngefrom $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 To- peka, and farms to dispose of in all parts of the state. J. H.B. TAYLOR, 119 West Fifth Avenue, TOPEKA, KANSAS. PHONE NO, 689. | KANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET, : LE Whoelsale and Retall. “sD, Fresh and sugar cured Meats. SCHMIDT BRO’S : : : 306 £, SECOND ST. Kellam’s, 711 Kansas Avenue. Wity and County Schoo} Books and Supplies. Kellam Book & Stationery Co: Hutchinson. We are blessed with exquisite weather for March. Sunday spring suits were flourishing ev- erywhere. There are a few persons of the city of late who regret that they jare nots balloon ascensionists and if they were, would accept a position as such, at once. No matter how high or far they were required to ascend, they have the greatest desire to leave the earth. The wife of Rev. N. T. Gam- ble was honored with a birthday party Thursday evening of last week,-and received a number of presents. The guests consisted of Mesdames H. Wright, H. B. Owens; Misses Sallie Hawkins, Annie Brown, Lucy Bennett, Mary Gill; Mesdames Charles Fowler and George Callender. They all report a magnificent time. Rev. Joe Davis has returned from Anthony. Emia Broadus is improving. Hatchet Brown has gone tc Anthony, to spend the summer. The literary societies are mak- ing rapid progress. Guilty people always suspicior every word a minister says in hi: sermon. Why do young men envy oth- ers of their nice clothes, and al. ways speak in an unbecoming manner about them? If you want nice clothes, quit playing pool, and buy them. Children should always obey their parents. Remember, ‘The way ot the transgressor i: hard.”” M. Burbridge and wife have removed to the country. Joe Williams has gone to parts unknown. Three room house, $250; $25 cash, balance, $5 per month. | Four room house, 1 lot, | $350; $25 cash, balance, § per month. Two room house, $322 ; | $25 cash, balance $5 per month. Scott & Scott, 315 Kansas Avenue. orrice won Telephone. 450 711A mr. 10 4pm 710 10pm oH, JAMISON, M.D, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Special aneaton te dbentevof Women and provate dveates Offer, 508 ath. == Rete gos Bladuow ‘When iu Emporia Stop at ‘The Blue Front Restaurant. We have opened a first-class restaurant and lodging house and offer the fol: lowing rates: Board per day $1, per week $3, normal students $2 ; two ina room, meals 15 cents and lodging 25 cents per night. Call on or address P. B. Moore or Mrs. P. B. Moore, 7x1 Commercial street, Emporia, Kansas. OFFICE HOURS: 770 9 4. frro2 Fr. x. 3 I. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Office, 1331 Van Buren, Special Attention to Ladies. o J. Me. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 4 , SSS ‘Pi Kae CON Pawns ee jer RAS AS 406 Kansas Avenue. "Phone 52. See MAS. LUCY E AVIS, FIANO LESSONS. At Home, 116 East 7th St gtoloa. m. 6 to7 p.m. The Chicago Cafe, —Located at— 706 EAST 12th STREET, KANSAS CITY, -- MISSOURI, is one of the best Restaurants in thes city. —————— orrice nooss: 8 to 10 a.m. Sto Se. ue 0. A. TAYLOR, H. D. Pnystcray anp Surcnos Calls answered day and night. Telephone, 696. 226} Kansas Ave ornice nouns: Sto Ma. x 3tosr. a. Ttode. um. WH. BE. JACKSON, M. D. Paysictan anv SurcEon. . + Office, 117 West Fifth St. Shampooing and Face Massage, Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer....s0- Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND MAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fitth Street, Torexs, Kansas. Practices in all courts, Special attention given criminal cases. | W. I. JAMISON, Arrorney-at-Law. Office, 117 W. Fifth St. A. M. THOMAS, Artorvey-aT-Law, *Phone, 299, 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4 and5. ‘Topeka, Kan. OFFICE HOURS: Biota mu. se § re me C. SUMNER SUNDAY, Puysician Axp SurGEon Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558. FRANK HERALD, Aeronwey-AnLam, Room 313, Long Building, 515 Main Street, Kansas Ciry, Mo. Ottawa. for the last five months, returned dome Monday. Isaac Fields of The Island is seriously ill. Jason Hicks and wife enter- tained at 6 o'clock tea, Thurs- day, February 23, Misses Mollie Jackson, Alma McBrier and Lin- netta Lewis. The jubilce meeting which was held at the Second Baptist church beginning February 22, was quite asuccess. Those taking part in the program rendered their parts with much cloquence, and are worthy of praise. Washington's birthday was ob- served by all the city schools, and exercises were held in com- memoration of him. Mrs. L. Lyons is in Lawrence, having been summoned there on account of the illness of her brother-in-law. The Sunday school of the A. M. E. church gave an entertain- ment Monday evening for its ben- efit. Quite a number attended and had a pleasant time. Many will be sorry to hear that Mrs. Nancy Blakeman, zee Wor- ley, of Topeka, died Monday, February 26. She was formerly of ths city, having been raised here. She hasa_ host of friends here, who extend their sympathy to the beréaved husband and children. Lucy Duncan, of East Bot- tom,is numbered among the sick. Mrs. J. Phelps, of Iola, came in Friday, to attend the meetings at the Second Baptist church. She is the guest of Mrs. A. Scott. Bethel Claybourn, of Lawrence, is in town visiting relatives. > Hyda McBrier is on the sick list. Rev. W. L. Grant, of Topeka, spent the latter part of last week in Ottawa. He delivered two sermons. James and Fred. Baldwin left Thursday for Argentine, where they were summoned to the bed- side of their sister, .\manda Bald- win, who is seriously sick. Eleanor Glaspie spent the latter part of last week in Paola, Kas. The young people of Ottawa gave aconcert at the St. Paul A. M. E. church Thursday evening of last week, A fine program was rendered and a good time is reported. A party consisting of Misses "Stella McElroy, Lydia McElroy, Lydia Jehnson, Cora Wilson, Mo- die Jackson and Mrs. Hicks; P. McBrier, Hyda McBrier, An- drew, Samuel and Ambrose John- son participated in a sleigh-ride Thursday night of last weck to The Island. All reported a nice time. Isaac Field died Tuesday, Feb- ruary 27, aftera bricfillness. The «funeral services were held at the Adventist church. Hyda McBrier is reported to be quite ill. Thomas Gray is seriousty ill at his home. Although the weather was quite bad, a large crowd attended the entertainment given for the young converts at the A. M. E. church Monday evening of last week. William Wooten and wife, also Marguerite McBrier, spent last Argentine. As soon as the weather will per- mit, we are to have a new brick- yard, with a Jaboring force of about 400 men. : There is considerable sickness among the colored people here and many deaths among the whites. The Lord’s covenant with Noah was: ‘While the earth remain- eth, summer and winter shall not cease,’’ and so that good brother who, in violation of nature, plant- ed his potatoes during that wae weather in January, with a brok- en heart now, confesses that the Bible is true. Miss Amanda Baldwin, who has been seriously ill for more than two months, 1s slowly im- proving. Rev. Martin, who recently re- signed his service as pastor, is now running a meeting in North Argentine, with some success. The A. M. E. choir, under the management of Mrs. Lizzie Bibbs, rendered some excellent music Sunday evening. . It was said that the smoke from the smelters here is full of mag- netism. But, however, it does not affect everyone. Professors are drawn away to Atchison, oc- casionally. | Rey. W. T. Biggers is on the sick list this week, and his wife is compelled to get around and see after her husband's business. Mrs. Biggers says now that she regrets very much that she can- not ride her husband's bicycle. Why is it, doctors, when a col- ored person breaks out a little in the face, you call it the small- | pos, but when a white pesson breaks out in like manner, you | pronounce it measles? Answer ‘up, please. . i Rev. Pompey Johnson preach- ‘ed and lectured at the A. M. E. ichurch Monday, February 19. There isa young lady in the ‘city who, all of a sudden, has be- len to piece quilts. Look out, ‘young men; someone must win and some must lose. There was a grand phantasma- ;soriabiblicaldiorama — exhibition vat the A. M. FE. church Friday 'night of last week. The first sign of a young la- dy’s love fer a young man is vis- ible when she sits and watches im with her head turned to one paidle: Keep your heads straight, ' irls. Garden City. _ Born—to Mr. and Mrs, Lewis, a boy. Mother and son are get- ting along nicely. , There are quite a number on the sick list. None are serious. Revs. Wright and Wood are both sick. Neither of them was able to preach Sunday. It is thought that both are threatened with pneumonia. The Garden City colored Glee club and others went out to Har- mony school house Saturday night. The program was nicely arranged and carried out, and we also had the pleasure of doing justice to. a sumptuous supper, consisting of fried chicken and other good things. Alice Fontroy has returned home from Topeka and other places East. She reports a good time. William Berry lost a valuable horse last week. The colored voters have organ- ized a Protective League for the year 1900, and we think this the real, practical thing for the Ne- gro all over the United States. Wilson Carter is making some improvements on his residence. Newton. Mrs. Isem Underwood gave a birthday dinner in honor of Laura Thomas, Sunday, February 24, being her 18th birthday. The dinner was very nicely gotten up and Mrs. Underwood proved her- self to be equal to the emergency asahostess. Those present were Laura Thomas, May B. Hillman, Mesdames Goree and Childs; M. Underwood, Charles Childs. Mrs. W. Anderson, of Wichita, was in the city last week visiting friends. Charles Ridlay’s wife is on the sick list. D. Cason is out again, after 2 severe attack of rheumatism. H. H. Williamson of the C. M. E. church went to El Dorado last week to organize a church. There was quite a lively time at the C. M. E. church Jas! Sunday. Rey. L. Palmer asked the school what was the nature of the horse leech as referred tc in Prov. 30:15th verse, which was very ably discussed. Rev. J. A. Goree and wife and Me tg ak Oe te NRE ee EEL —————_———_ == ————— Sg PTE OPTS RAEI PEER EME Eee ete +1900... “¢ $1900... | ¢ THE PLAINDEALER for + _£ Give a cash yearly sub- z this year has begun af ° < scription--Get the benefit ¢ series of features, £ t of them, EEE EEE EEE EEE , SEH EEE HES et ES SES SSS OSE Te EE EES SS TTS TET mY 8 g 2 rl i | \ ants aogn : H . You to be good, El You to live a good Christian, Ei i : You to quit wagying a goxsip’s tongue, in You to stand by your friends, 3 Yon to “turn down ” your enemies, . E | 3 You to be industrious, a é You to work hard, ‘ | ie You to save your money, and, finally, an S RBEBSE . You to pay us a yearly subscription, not % with your mouth, but with your pocketbook. ° Our geo Will please “of send the names of any more “subscribers” to this paper unless they send a money order with cach name. We don’t want mouth subscribers that talk a . | a paper to death. Mrs. Childs took tea the 3rd inst., with J. M. Gross and wife, goz East Fourth street. Rev. Goree and wife left Satur- day for their futore home in Lawrence, where he has charge of the North side church. . Born, to James Garth and wife, a boy. Frank Childs,, Jr. went to Em- poria last week, to take a posi- tion in a hotel. Newton is sorry to lose so gouda citizen. Rev. H. H. Williamson of the C. M. E. church has returned froin El Dorado, where he organ- ized a church and Sunday school. He reports a nice time. Emporia. | The twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of D. Tipton and wife was celebrated Friday even- ing at their home on Congress street. Many valuable and beau- tiful presents were presented them. The dress that Mrs. Tip- ton wore was the dress that she married in ; it was white cassi- mere, trimmed with white satin, but it being made twenty-five years ago, way somewhat out of fashion. There were more than fifty of their friends present. An elaborate supper was served, alter spending the evening in games and many other amusc- ments, After which all returned ie their respective homes. | A. Richardson, of Topeka, |spent Sunday in the city. | Rev. Brown, of Topeka, [preached in St. James Baptist church Sunday. | Mr. Maddox dicd a few days 2g0 at his home on Constitution street. He has been sick four or Hive years, but became worse re- cently than ever, which resulted ‘in his death. He leaves a wife. fixe children and a host of eon to mourn his death. Nellie Tipton, of Plymonti, sited friends in the city Sunday. Salina. The members of Silver Temple No. 15 are doing nicely. Six new members‘were taken in this month, namely: Scott Baswell. Thos. Williams, Willie Finch, Joe McClure, John Hustam and Wesley Shobe. The members of the temple gave a basket social Saturday night and it proved to be a suc- cess. The amount taken in was $15.35. Rey. J. H. Vanluc is in the city, tocarry ona ten days meet- ing at the Second Baptist church, Rev. C. G. Tutt returned to his home in Valley Falls, after a week's visit in the cit. The body of George Wilson came in over the Santa Fe rail- way. There will be a large fu- neral of H. H. Marson and G. W. Wilson. Both of these boys were members of the Twenticth Kansas, company M. Morris Miller was made happy last week. He was successful in getting his pension, $322. Josie F. Price is in the city, from Fallen, Kas.; also Lizzie Anderson is visiting her parents on South Fourth street. Sir Knight E. Hawkins is on the sick list. G. W. Renfroe iz preparing to fence in his property. The children’s tent No. 18 will give a social St. Patrick’s Day. PLAINDEALER. | . . | SEE pee He -F7900.... Poe 8, #1900... | ¢ THE PLAINDEALER for = ~ : Give a cash yearly sub- | this year has begun a { scription--Get the benefit t | serlos of features. : iss of them, ; HEHEHE HEHEHE € r Oskaloosa. As your paper is taken by some. of the members of the First Bap- tist church of Oskaloosa, we de- sire a little correspondence, and will say that as we have had no pastor since last September, we have engaged the services of Rev. W. H. Brown, of Plattsburg, Mo. He has been here three weeks, and ina revival has had twenty-one additions. A great many penitents are yet seeking the Lord. Our town is turning to God in his labors for Him. Elder Brown is a life member of the Mount Zion Baptist asso- ciation of Missouri. He organ- ized and has pastored the Mount Zion Baptist church of Liberty, Mo., twenty years; organized and | pastored at the same time the Baptist church at Platte City. He built and paid for four churches in Missouri. | 4 =