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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Political Situation in Leavenworth Calls for the Election of Men Like Judge Harkness and Mr. Wills. Sunday Is All Fools Day, 1 Day Selected By the People Advertising Just What We've All Been During the Other 364. LEAVENWORTH The Voters in That City and County Should Rebuke Col. D. R. Anthony and Stand By Mr. Wills. VOLUME II. The Political Site LEAVEN The Voters in That Should Rebuke Co and Stand By In Leavenworth. [Col. D. R. Anthony, of Leavenworth, has a reputation throughout the state and elsewhere for selfishness; he is for D. R. Anthony first, last and all the time, and against everything progressive and denounces everybody who dares oppose his policy of rule or ruin. The antiquated ideas of Anthony and his disciples and followers have for years kept Leavenworth in the rear of the procession of progress. He is now, with his old time vene mence devoid of common sense, opposing the city ownership of the water and gas plants, a measure destined to benefit the poor and the laboring classes. You should rebuke Col. D. R. Anthony next Tuesday by voting for the city ownership of the water and gas plants. It will be a step toward progress and right.—Ed.] Hot Fight in Leavenworth. The political contest in the city of Leavenworth is interesting to me, as I am a representative of the colored people. The campaign fairly illustrates how the men who have gained the confidence of my people, misled them on public questions. The question of the city owning its water and gas plants is being agitated, and if there is any question that our people are more interested in it is another public ownership of such interest, gas and water, when purchased cheaply, and to enable poor people to use it and accordingly increase their comfort. Cheap water is controlled by the turning of a spigot, lessens the labor of the poor washerwoman, and when every other working man returns from his daily labor and has cheap gas to heat the irons and for cooking purposes, it also lessens the labor and increases the comfort of your wife and home, especially during the hot seasons of the year. Public ownership also furnishes more work for colored men during the building of new plants and for all the time thereafter, as the profits of the gas and water companies are turned into the city treasury in place of the pockets of owners of corporations, the result in lowering taxes, as the public is disposed to do; have more improvements and laborers will get more work. The statement made by the Republican platform is false, but the statement made by the Democratic platform is true. The Democrats seem to "grow potatoes" entirely. We are informed that there are ten Republican candidates for offices on the Democratic ticket, and only nine Democrats. We are also informed that the Democratic candidates furnish employment to over one-hundred colored men, and the Republican candidates none. In Topeka, where there are many more colored voters than there are here, almost everyone of them voted in favor of the city owning its own water plant. We have not got it yet, as the corporation owning it does not wish to give it up. These plants are always enormously profitable, and other owners will lie and in anything to defeat the people. It was they who caused the disgraceful proceedings in your city convention, which resulted in turning Dr. Moates and other colored men out of the convention, who were honestly elected delegates from the Sixth ward. What have Anthony and Townsend against Mr. Wills, who is a good Republican, except that he favors the city ownership of the water and gas plants, which is just the thing every colored man should favor? There are no politics in the question, and when it is presented to the voters, every colored voter should support it. We earnestly advise them to do so at the coming election, regardless of the money the owners of the plants may offer them. The Republican party cannot elect its president, it cannot elect its state, county or city ticket, without your vote; you will never have a better opportunity to assert your rights than at the coming election in Leavenworth. A COLORED CITIZEN. FRIDAY MORNING. Situation in Leave NWORTH. At City and County rol. D. R. Anthony By Mr. Wills. Sixth Ward Voters. The Sixth ward Republican voters met in a mass meeting at the Sunflower Baptist church on Fifth avenue, Leavenworth, Monday night, for the purpose of discussing the issues of the day. A. J. Gilmore was made chairman of the meeting, William Hubbard, secretary. Dr. C. M. Moates was the first speaker, who enthused the meeting by his straightforward talk upon the issues of the day. The second speaker was Mr. Thomas Wills, candidate for councilman in the Sixth ward. Mr. Wills spoke of the method, of how his delegates were treated and sent out of the hall. Mr. G. W. Johnson was the next speaker. He made an appeal to the colored voters to use their reason and intelligence in the coming election. Richard Austin followed in a telling speech, in which he urged the colored voters of the Sixth ward to support the independent candidate of the Sixth ward. The Race Must Call a Hait. From The Raleigh (S. C.) Blade. We do not believe that we should bolster up the race in false positions or seek to hide its defects. We always invite criticisms when founded upon facts, but we have ever resented malicious abuse. The race has made mistakes. It is making mistakes every day. But every day we are trying to correct, and the improvement can be seen. After the war of human liberty was over in 1865, the Negro had thrust upon him the full rights of citizenship, a condition he had not previously known; at that time he was not fit for it, and he followed the lead of those who claimed to be his friends. The Negro has ever been of a cowering nature, that has worked more to his detriment than his glory. He went into politics when he should have gone on the farms, he went into the classics when he should have been studying higher le-sons in English. He went into the cities when he should have stayed on the farms, but in spite of these things he has made wonderful progress, and the Union still survives stronger than ever, despite the many predictions to the contrary; but conditions have arisen which require the most careful thought and earnest consideration, and while this crisis is upon us, the Negro must call a halt. In the family circle the first halt must be made; our young boys and girls must be taught to reverence their parents more, they must be taught that there is the greatest dignity in labor, they must be taught to have that respect and consideration for others which have ever and always will characterize the true gentleman and the true woman. Our parents too often teach their children that they are as good as anyone else. We are not as good as others only as we are good and have that true nobility of character. In the family circle a greater regard for morality must be taught, and the Negro must learn to honor chastity and esteem virtue. A hault must be called in the school room, teachers must teach their pupils what true education is. The education that unfits a man or woman for work, is an education that ruins. We are encouraging too many of our people to take up professional life. Only about twenty per cent. can find work to do along these lines, the other eighty per cent. should be skilled artisans, farmers and mechanics or masters of some trade. We had rather be a carpenter laboring for 25 cents a day than a lawyer dressed in broadcloth without a client, with his hands sticking in his pants pockets waiting for someone to come along to beg a cigar from. In politics the Negro must call a halt, and wait patiently for the dividing of the means and then go with the party that is going to do the most for the Negro. If we stop now and do these things and live pure lives, fear God, regard our fellow man, make money and save it, there is great hope for us, and brighter days await us. TOPEKA, KANSAS, MARCH 30, 1900. The Election of a Man of African Descent to the Bishopric in the Methodist Episcopal Church, as Seen By the Rev. R. E. Gillum. As I belong to the Negro membership, it cannot be charged that I am actuated by race prejudice to say the things which I shall write in this article. The bishopric, according to the constitution and established usage of the church, is a general superintendency—that is, each bishop is a general superintendent. Since the church is cosmopolitan in composition, it follows that her bishops must be elected with a view to their usefulness to the whole church. Is there a real necessity that demands the election of a man of African descent to the bishop? If so, what is it? The answers to these questions will simply reflect the opinion of the person giving them, and must stand or fall as they may or may not be supported by sound argument. In answer to the first question—namely, Is there a real necessity that demands the election of a man of African descent to the bishopric?—let us carefully examine the facts in the case. There are two-hundred and fifty-thousand Negro members of the Methodist Episcopal church in the United States. The social conditions in the portion of the country where most of these members live are such as to render it unpleasant and inconvenient at times for our white bishops to administer among them. There is prejudice on both sides; the colored people are no more free of race prejudice than are the whites. Then we are criticised by other Negro churches because we have no colored bishops. The bishops who have ministered to their unfortunate brethren have not complained of the unpleasantness and inconvenience which they have suffered, but seem to count it all joy that they have been thought worthy to suffer for Christ's sake. Will it be contended that we should have a bishop because of the colored constituency we represent? A claim based on that would be so illogical that it needs no argument to refute it. As to the criticism of other Negro churches, it ought to be a sufficient answer to their cavil to point to the work the church is doing in the uplift of our people. We are not ashamed to compare work with them; then we have the plain teaching of God's word in our favor. The Rev. Mr. Brooks, of the Washington Conference, in his argument for a bishop of African descent at the last General Conference, said: "The bishop must go into our rural districts, dedicate our humble churches, sleep in our cabins, etc." Then he asks the question, "Will the white man do this? Can he do it North and South? There are two insurmountable difficulties: in the first place, our people do not want the white man around too much, it embarrasses them; in the second place, it would intensify the rage of the whites." If Brother Brooks is correct, then may not a colored bishop find himself as welcome among white people as he says the white man will be among colored people? If the logic of that argument is to be adhered to, we must have white bishops for white people and colored bishops for colored people. But since a Negro bishop could not succeed himself continually in his episcopal visitations, it would be necessary to elect enough bishops of African descent to give the colored work autonomy. In proof of this position, there were petitions brought into the episcopal committee of the last two General Conferences, signed by nearly all the colored delegates, praying the General Conference to district the Negro membership and elect a Negro bishop to supervise it. If the church had acceded to the wish of the colored brethren who were pushing this scheme, we would only differ in name from several other colored churches, and, since we would have sacrificed every principle which distinguished us, there could have been no valid reason given why we should not have been merged into some of them—that is, those of us who could have conscientiously gone into that kind of a church. What would have become of our schools, with their thousands of scholars? Do you say we will still remain in the church and beg the white people for money to support it? Would they give it if we should? It seems that our self-respect would restrain us from such. We would lose a great deal of the sympathy the white membership have for us, and consequently their help. At the very best we could hope to do, we would suffer greatly. We cannot destroy race prejudice by widening the chasm between the races. The ministrations of our bishops among our colored conferences will do far more toward breaking down the wall of caste and causing the white people to respect and recognize us as men than to isolate ourselves would. It is not the purpose of this article to antagonize the election of a bishop of African descent, but we do not believe the nationality of the man should have any weight in the election. He should be elected because of his usefulness and fitness, regardless of his color. When we think of the seventeen-thousand men from whom two or three must be selected for this high office, and of the splendid opportunities of some of them, and how wisely they have used those opportunities, it does narrow the chances down until no ordinary man may hope to win the coveted prize. But when we think of the dignity of the position and the gravity of the responsibility, we are persuaded that no ordinary man ought to be bishop in the Methodist Episcopal church. It is often claimed by those who favor the election of a Negro bishop, though his labors be restricted to the colored work, that it is necessary in order to encourage and hold our young people. If what the Methodist church has done during her long history of glorious achievements for our rights does not challenge the loyalty of our people, it is an evidence that they are so ungrateful and non-appreciative as to raise the doubt as to whether it is desirable or advisable to do anything more for them or not. Let those of our young people who need this encouragement study the long struggle of the church against human slavery. Let them remember how, when she was called in 1844 to encourage and indorse that institution by allowing one of her bishops to own slaves who had come into his possession by marriage, she suffered five-hundred-thousand of her white members to sever their relations rather than sacrifice the principles of righteousness. Let them remember how many of her noble sons bled and died in the late Civil War for our freedom. Let them remember the self-sacrificing labors of some of the best men and women in the church, how they left their comfortable homes and loved ones and went into our squalid homes in the South, in the midst of ostracism and persecution, in their heroic efforts to help us out of our deplorable condition after the war, and the vast amount of money the church has spent upon us. At the last two General Conferences nearly all the colored delegates had petitioned the General Conference to elect a Negro bishop. Is this because the church needs coaxing and begging to perform a plain duty, or are we asking it as a special favor? REV. R. E. GILLUM, Topeka, Kas. To Leavenworthians, Who Should See That Mr. Frank Harkness Is Elected Judge of the City Court. FRIDAY MORNING Judge Harkness a OF IMPORT To Leavenworthians, That Mr. Frank Ha ed Judge of the Judge Frank Harkness. The subject of this write-up, Judge Frank Harkness, of Leavenworth, candidate for election to the judge-ship of the City Court of that town, is one of the most deserving men we know. He is a thorough gentleman, and a friend to all humanity—to rich and poor, white and black alike. Mr. Harkness was selected for judge of the City Court of Leavenworth, an office created by the last session of the state Legislature, by Governor Stanley, and has shown since his selection for the place the wisdom the governor displayed in naming him. That he has proven efficient and worthy of the place a second term is found in the fact that an encouraging majority of the voters and citizens of Leavenworth were willing that he should be selected for the place for another term, therefore they came together and nominated him. It will be to the everlasting credit of the good people of Leavenworth and immediate vicinity to elect him by a good majority; and especially should all Republicans lend their support and assistance that his election might be assured. Democrats and Populists alike can vote for him without stinting their manhood, as he is a friend to all. Judge Harkness is an excellent citizen, with an impartiality that is a positive virtue, and few truly good citizens and voters can ill afford to exhibit a manifest opposition. You should go to the polls next Tuesday and vote for Mr. You should go to the polls next Tuesday and vote for Mr. Frank Harkness for judge of the City Court of Leavenworth! A Negro Genius. Abraham Lincoln Hanson, the young Negro clay modeler, whose work attracted so much attention in Kansas City a few years ago, has been so successful in his modeling in Namur, Belgium, that he is now trying to gain admission to the international clay modeling contest at the Paris Exposition. But the officials of the exposition are attempting to keep him out on account of his color and the unsatisfactory evidence as to the place of his birth. His work created so much interest when on exhibition in the show windows of Legg Bros'. music store, in Kansas City, in 1892, that Mrs. Patti Moore, one of the board of lady managers of the World's Fair, took him to Chicago with her. There, also, his work was flatteringly received and a noted Belgian artist became interested in him and took him to Belgium at the close af the exposition. Since then he has been studying under the best instructors available and has achieved such success that he is now encouraged to enter the international clay modeling contest at the Paris Exposition. It is said that he has won the world's championship three times for quickness and quality of his modeling, and that if he gains admission to the contest his success is a certainty. Since he left America seven years ago not a word has been heard from him until a few days ago, when his aunt, Mrs. Lucy Bailey, of Parkville, received a letter from him asking that she secure an affidavit as to his birthplace and parentage, so he might enter the contest as a citizen of the United States. The letter was placed in the hands of Mr. R. P. McGeohan, a capitalist of Parkville, and he is endeavoring to secure the required endorsement. Major Warner, the United States attorney at Kansas City, was acquainted with Hanson, and has written a letter to the officials of the Paris Exposition recommending him, and asking that he be accorded the courtesies due him as an American citizen. Hanson is the son of slave parents who ran away from their owner, Mr. George Roberts, a planter, near Parkville, Mo. He was born on the NUMBER 13. and Mr. Wills. R T A N C E s, Who Should See Harkness Is Elect- the City Court. military reservation at Leavenworth in 1867. As known at Parkville, where he lived for several years, he was a poor, lazy "nigger," but who had a peculiar bent for making all kinds of animals out of mud and clay. When put to work he would pretend to have fits, froth at the mouth and throw himself until his parents thought him unable to work. Nothing seemed to interest him more than "foolin' with mud men," as the other Negroes styled it, and he could be found almost any day making dogs, cats, cows and all kinds of images out of clay or mud. His mother took him with her on a visit to some friends in Kansas, and while there he found a peculiar kind of soft, white rock that somewhat resembled marble in appearance. In a very few hours he had carved out a bust so lifelike and true to nature that he at once received a great deal of local attention. Later, he drifted into Kansas City, and the music firm of Legg Bros., on Walnut street, made a great hit by having him do some modeling in their show window. He was soon taken to Chicago, and from there he went to Belgium, where he has not been heard from until recently. What the Negro Has Done A recent writer gives the following summary of what the Negro has accomplished to demonstrate his fitness for civilization. He has reduced his illiteracy forty-five per cent. in thirty-five years; Negro children in the common schools number 1,500,000; Negro students in higher institutions, 40,000; Negro teachers, 30,000; Negro students learning trades, 20,000; Negro students pursuing classical courses, 1,200; Negro students pursuing scientific courses, 1,209; Negro students pursuing business courses, 1,000; and Negro graduates, 17,000. There are 253,000 volumes in Negro libraries, 156 institutions for the higher education of Negroes, 500 Negro physicians, 300 books written by Negroes, 250 Negro lawyers, three banks conducted by Negroes, three magazines edited by Negroes, and 400 newspapers under Negro management. The value of their libraries is $500,000, their school property is worth $12,000,000, their church property is valued at $37,000,000, their farms, numbering about 130,000, are worth $400,000,000; this does not include their homes, valued at $325,000,000, and their personal property is worth $165,000,000. Since the war, the Negro has raised $10,000,000 for his education. A High Compliment. St. Joseph, Mo., March 22.—Dear Sirs: Inclosed find money order for two ($2.00) dollars for subscription to your invaluable paper—THE TOPNA PLAINDEALER. After receiving and reading it about ten months, I feel that its services are indispensable. I find it to be a regular Negro journal. I haven't missed an issue since I subscribed for it. Permit me to say that I consider your paper the ablest champion of the Negroes' cause that is published in this country. Long live THE PLAINDEALER! Yours sincerely. S. S. STEELE, Headwaiter Hotel Metropole. A WISH. From out the mem'res of the past That crowd upon my fancy free, There muth one—the dear old home— That brings my childhood back to me. The flood of years has passed away, The stera, sad bittersweet of strife; I stand again by boyhood's stream, That bore me onward into life. To boyish eyes then, life was fair, I promise full and bright; No cloud bedmedm the golden morn, No cares, but vanished with the night. Ah, could that childhood time but last I Could grief and pain be for a night! Could hats and empty friendship go And take the passions from our sight! Those halcyon days are past and gone, Their light has faded slow; But in the West I finally see. A gleam—sweet mem'ry's aghreslow. —JOHN LAWSON HARRISON ing the Other 364. The Plaindealer. 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. Hevelle. 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. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Representative from the district composed of the 1st and 2nd wards, Oakland and Tecumseh townships, sub- sect to the Republican primaries. H. C. Safford. YOUNG MEN ORGANIZE. A few weeks ago a call was issued for a meeting of the young men of Topeka for the purpose of organizing a club. The meeting has been held and the organization in a measure perfected. It is made up of that class of young men who are without encouragement and whose places of amuse- ment and recreation are limited, and those not of the best. The class of young men who are going into this club are employes of hotels, barbershops, restaurants and private families. It is a matter of comment and surprise that there has not heretofore been such an organization among our people in this city. There are in Topeka not less than five-hundred young men between the ages cf fifteen and thirty who will derive lasting benefits from such an organization. This organization, as it is now projected, should have the hearty and positive support of all our Christian people and churches. With the five-hundred young men of this city carefully organized and surrounded with wholesome influences, the opportunities for young men to obtain congenial employment in this city will increase an hundred fold. What our boys need is a nice, roomy building, fitted up with baths, reading rooms, lecture and library rooms, gymnasiums, and all those things that are attractive, and all surrounded and controlled by responsible men whose influence will tend to develop a higher ideal of manhood among us. We need the organization. The Christian men of our race owe it to the community that they lend their aid to these young men in this noble undertaking. In an organization of this kind can and will be taught ideas of economy and frugality. No class of people, on an average, earn more and save less than do we. The young colored boys of Topeka dress better than those of any other race, on an average. But our young men own less and have fewer bank accounts than any other class. The improvidence of our young men has been notoriously emphasized during the past two or three years in this city. On several occasions some of our young men have unfortunately died and it has been necessary to pass around the hat to keep their bodies from filling paupers' graves. We say unfortunate because of the woeful disregard of the plainest laws of common sense. Let the young men of Topeka organize and place at the head honest, capable men who will carry their organization to that success it so justly merits. It has often occurred that in all organizations among our people, their purpose and possible good is destroyed through the prostitution of self-seeking leaders. The young men's club can be of benefit and assistance to the race in Topeka, if wise and judicious methods are used. But if left to the disposal of unscrupulous policians, whose sole aim is to sell the club to the highest bidder, its career of usefulness will be nipped in the bud. There are thousands of our young men who can be materially aided to success through the efforts of this club. Large numbers of our young men desire profitable employment; many are seeking opportunities to invest their small savings. Both these objects can be assisted. There are many men needed on the farms, in the business houses and shops of Kansas. These places can be secured for young Negroes, provided the right kind of efforts be made. We lose more standing around waiting for something to turn up, in a political way, than any other class of people. WHEN the Negro has nothing else to do, he raises a fight on colored schoolteachers. CONSIDERATION. CONSIDERATION. Listen to Our Propolation. We give you the choice of the best extra super Carpets manufactured in this or any other la made and laid. 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Additional sales, people to wait on you, and Furnishings in Carpet Department, Boots in basement. Dream of a New Mexico Negro. We hope it is not a nightmare. Young men, make political activity secondary, and your poserity will rise up and call you oblessed. PRESIDENT McKINLEY has settled the Puerto Rican matter. When there is anything to be done, always rely on the Republican leaders. MEN who are leaders in our local political clubs should not attempt to tie the hands of members by "indorsing" some candidate. It's mighty poor policy. THE General Conference of the A. M. E. church will be called upon to elect a successor to Rev. H J. Johnson as editor of The Christian Recorder. Just keep Brother Johnson where he is. IF BRO. SHEEN of The Daily Cap. THE PLAINDEALE word of advice, can aid him very making the financial experiment products to betterme the glory of God advise the send missionaries unnow infesting bloody grounds in state of Ohio Tennessee. ALONG with local federation clubs, it might not introduce the improvement idea mighty nice idea to a successful pay some of our in other parts of IF BRO. SHELDON, ex-editor of The Daily Capital, will allow THE PLAINDEALER to get in a word of advice, we believe we can aid him very materially in making the financial ends of his experiment produce tangible results to betterment of man and the glory of God. We would advise the sending of Christian missionaries unto the savages now infesting the dark and bloody grounds just South of the state of Ohio and North of Tennessee. ALONG with the talk about local federation of our women's clubs, it might not be a bad idea to introduce the home and yard improvement idea. It is a mighty nice idea when carried to a successful end. It would pay some of our people residing in other parts of the city to visit Tennesseeetown since Rev. Sheldon inaugurated his prize for the best kept home and yard regime, and witness some of the marked improvements. It not only applies to yards but to houses and children as well. In pushing such work to a successful termination, the intelligent women of our race can find fields white for harvest. Attend the sale of the Oklahoma Stock of Dry Goods, Shoes, etc., the greatest money saving sale of recent years. Additional sales, people to wait on you. Dry Goods and Furnishings in Carpet Department, Boots and Shoes in basement. TELEGRAPHIC reports tell of the destruction of the two gunboats of the Liberian republic. This entirely deprives the Negro republic of its navy. The future of the Negroes in this world is interwoven with the perpetuity of the African republic. It is the nucleus about which the Negro will build his political government. Evera Negro should be interested in the developing greatness of Liberia. A year ago, by a sur Drapery department. Once upon a time they charged the Negroes with carrying their razors to church, but down in Kentucky, the whites have such wholesome fear of the Lord that they carry a whole arsenal. It is reported that the soundmoney Democrats under the leadership of Grover Cleveland will support Billie Bryan and his 16 to 1 theories this year now that the country has adopted the gold standard. It is the dog returning to its vomit. The Topeka Commercial club is inaugurating a street fair to be confined to home product. Here is a most excellent opportunity for our host of local fancy work clubs to let the public know how much silk and linen they have wasted and incidentally display some of their artistic talent. cessful financial coupe, Liberia was enabled to pay its arrearages of interest on its government bonds and, in a measure, to provide for the final redemption of its outstanding obligation. Why would it not be wisdom for the Negroes scattered all over the world to contribute something toward the creation of a fund out of which Liberia may be enabled to reconstruct its navy? WE UNDERSTAND that there is a movement on foot to ask for separate schools in the city of Wichita. We sincerely hope this is not true. In communities where this condition of separation of the races on account of color does not exist, every Negro who loves his race, should do all in his power to see to it that separate schools are not foisted upon him. In the first place, the Negro is not entitled to special privileges just because he is black. He, last of all, should ask for them and again separate schools do not bring added educational privileges or accommodations. Take the city of Atchison for an example. There the schools are separate and the Negroes enjoy the honor of two representatives on the Board of Education. In the last ten years the number of schools has been reduced from three to two and small children in the primary grades are forced to walk over a mile to attend school or remain at home during the severe winter weather, and still there are public schools within a stone's throw of their doors. When the weather is favorable these children crowd into the schools and fill the few rooms set apart for them beyond the capacity of teachers to do justice to them. What is true of Atchison is true of other cities in Kansas where separate schools exist. The Negroes of Wichita should let well enough severely alone. Salina. The members of Silver Leaf Temple No. 15 and Sunbeam Tabernacle No. 7, of U. K. T., have an invitation from St. Louis, Mo., to attend Rev. Moses Dickson's seventy-sixth birthday party, April 5, from 12 m. to midnight. Sidney De Priest and wife gave a fine reception the evening of the 14th, in honor of Robert De Priest, who was visiting his parents, Lee De Priest and wife. Those present were H. De Priest and wife, R. De Priest and wife, James De Priest, D. L. Taylor and wife, W. Garner, Scott Baswell, E. De Priest, Maggie Adams, Rosa Parker, Fannie De Priest, Nora Hines, Clara Hines, Ruth De Priest; Grace Parker, Sarah Henderson, Nancy Thompson, Walter Ingram and Gracie De Priest. At a late hour all returned home, highly pleased. Salina. Rev. J. L. Dudley, of Fort Scott, preached at St. John Baptist church. His text was Acts 3:19. This closed Rev. J. H. Vanlue's ten days meetings. During the week and Sunday, $38.46 were collected.Rev. Vanlue returned to his home in Wichita Monday. Daughter Mary Lee Jordan is sick. Freddie Price was in the city Sunday. He rode his wheel 21 miles inside of two hours. That was very good riding over the rough roads. Frank Bealey is planting potatoes. L. Franklin gave a nice dinner last Sunday, for the ministers, J. L. Dudley and J. H. Vanlue. Geo. 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'Genie Ferguson visited relatives and friends for a week in Topeka. Mamie Vann is able again to take up her Sunday school work. The over-land route was rather wearisome to Osawkie's new visitor. Riland Steward is visiting relatives and friends in Tonganoxie. Rev. C. G. Tutt, of Salina, joined the Second Baptist church of Valley Falls Sunday night by letter from the St. John Baptist church. O. take us, Gab'l, take us! To yo' home, up dar, Whar we'll hab a white man's chance, And git a white man's far'. Kansas City, Kas. - J. R. HARRISON. Atchison. Miss Lutie Bowen had a high-grade whist party at her residence recently. Sadie Stone and Ira E. Munford won first prizes and Mildred Hudson and W. E. Gray the boobies. W. F. Buffins, of Argentine, added much to the life of the party. The Scientific Circle met Monday evening at the residence of Katie Link. After disposing of the regular order, ungulata, in zoology, the members enjoyed a palatable supper. "Senator" Brown is the lightest and most graceful dancer of his weight we have ever seen. People who have been exposed to smallpox, and know it, ought to stay at home and not impose visits on their neighbors. We are asked to say this by some who have been imposed on. Wichita. Miss Carter, of Tolersville, is visiting in the city. Mrs. Bynum and Pat. Durfee were married Monday evening of last week at the A. M. E. parsonage, Rev. Terrill officiating. Noah Jamison, who formerly resided here, passed through the city Monday, en route from Joplin, Mo., to Pueblo, Colo. Rev. Terrill and wife made a pleasant trip to the country Tuesday, visiting Mr. McKinney and wife. George Huff, who has been ill for some time, died at the St. Francis hospital Sunday. Nellie Dozier, who has been living in Kansas City, has returned to Wichita. Mrs. George Jones, of 404 W. Main, is on the sick list. Ed. Jackson, of Garden City, who has been in Texas, passed through the city on his way home Monday. H. Hamsboro, who has been sick, is up again. The ladies of the A. M. E. church organized a sewing circle Monday afternoon. The Second Baptist church is making preparations for Easter services. Some colored men will fight to hold office to represent the colored people even if they are not wanted. James Brown is making things quite interesting at the Methodist Sunday school. Clay Lyles is a level-headed, active Republican. New Bethel church had an ice cream festival Monday of last week. Rev. A, M. Ward wants to remove his family from the location the doctor declares unhealthy. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY The Famous F. E . NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. We's sorry dat you lef' u, In din suifal wort below; Send us a 'spatch imminely, So we'll know de way for sho'. Say, am dar any 'stinction When we all gits up dar? Can dey put us off de gospel man Arter we've paid our far'? Jes send a 'spatch an' tell us All about de place. Is dar a render up in Heaven For de cullud race? You knows how we's bin treated On dis mondine spere. Hit 'pears now dat dar am no room For de cullud man down here. Wed dew-kup won't receive us, 'Ca's de unions close de do'— Not beca'se that we is ric, Nor yut beca'se we'o'p. De merchan' say dar am no room For de culdun man in dar; De street kyars say dat you can ride, But you can't perfect no far. De hotel cannot keep us, 'Ca's dey has no bed, An' ef we ax um for a bite, Dey sends us to de shed. De farmer seems to be engaged In wukin' out his plas, Au' ef you ax him for a job— "I'm not hiring culdun han's." So, dar you am, my brudder, Whar 'e you er you hits "nit." Seems kinder lak dar am no hole Dat de culdun wuns all fit. Atchison. One woman drank vinegar last week, to prevent smallpox, until she cramped double. We found another woman with a quart of carbolic acid open under her bed; another with three different kinds of bags around her neck, and another smoking rags behind every visitor. The colored Republicans have organized a McKinley club with a membership of 200. Dr. W. H. Hudson was elected president; Peter Barnett, vice president; Ira E. Munford, secretary; George Kerkord, treasurer. They also have an executive committee of seven and in each ward a committee of three. They will not stoop to fight Negroes, but will do much toward advancing the political interest of the race. Missouri Pacific Route SOUTHWEST SYSTEM. Of Arkansas Valley Falls. A gloomy shadow was cast over our community Thursday morning by the death of Myrtle Young, who died triumphant of Christian faith. She had been a member of the Second Baptist church about three years. Consumption was the cause of her death. She leaves a husband and a child to mourn her death, besides other relatives and friends. Rev. T. Fulghem's series of meetings is still in great progress now. Six additions and a flattering prospect for more. Revs. William Hudspeth and J. L. Shackleford are assisting him. May success continue upon the meetings. Holland Robinson and Dora Hudspeth, of Osawkie, visited relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday. We were glad to have them out to morning services. Easter is the day set apart for Christian baptism for all the converts desiring immersion. Wichita. The county commissioners advanced five months' allowance to the Helen Gould Orphans' home for needed improvements. MACDONIA TARKINACHE No. 92. U. K. T. HAB 600 N. Kansas Avenue. Moors first and Srd Thursday of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. G. P.; Misc. 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. WANTED—A first-class cook at once. Apply to J. Willis Gleed, 1263 Western avenue. Al. Alexander is indisposed. Eddie Hamilton is ill at her home, 1240 Lincoln street. Marshall Holloway, of Horton, was in the city this week. Rev. Henry Lacey preached at St. John last Sunday night. Miss Ellen Malone is home from Quindaro college, for a visit. Miss Lucy Chiles is very ill at her home on East Twelfth street. People are abusing Lent by preparing for post Lenten parties. Tim. Cooper, of Kansas City, was the guest of Miss Lena McNeal Sunday. Deputy County Attorney J. H. Guy was in Denver last week, on business. Julius Fields, of Chicago, passed through this city Tuesday, en route to Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Ratley left last Sunday for Denver, Colo., where they will reside. Charlie Mort n is able to be back at his place at Crosby Brós.' Dry Goods store. Little Theresa Penman, who has been suffering from St. Vitus' dance, is improving. The Ladies' Imperial Art club will meet with Mrs. H. W. Dillard Saturday afternoon. St. Simon church is preparing special Easter service. They will have an orchestra. Dr. Thompson, of Kansas City, is worth his weight in gold to the colored people of that city. Miss Mamie Johnson leaves this week for Emporia, where she will enter the Normal school. Miss Inez Roberts, of Kansas City, was in the city to attend the funeral of her nephew, Harry Rickman. Revs. Attaway and Young, of Lawrence, and Rev. W. T. Vernon, of Quindaro, were in the city last week. The Oriental Art club will meet at Mrs. Alex. Mallory's, corner of Huntoon and Buchanan streets, April 7. Roscoe Guy played the cornet accompaniment at St. Simon church last Sunday at the 4:30 p. m. service. Robert Keith, Dennis D. Hope, Todd Jones and W. H. Moody attended the convention at Atchison last week. Miss Willa Smith will leave Sunday for Kansas City, where she will work in the interest of THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Miss Jessie Skinner, solicitor for the Douglass hospital in Kansas City, was married to Lewis Bassett, of Emporia, last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wallace, of Keene Kas., were, in town Saturday. Mr. Wallace has a 240-acre Wabaunsee county farm. The Ladies' Sewing circle of the Third Baptist church met at the residence of Mrs. S. F. Malone Thursday afternoon of last week. The Liberator is the name of a new paper in Kansas City, Kas. Prof. Pinkney is the editor and O. H. Anderson is business manager. The C. E. society of the First African Baptist church will be led by Mrs. Cora L. Shields, Sunday evening. The subject is "Always Ready." Watch for our special inducement to solicitors. We want 5,000 more cash subscribers, right away. Have you told your neighbor about THE PLAINDEALER? The Dumas club met with Mrs. L. Matheny, 1229 Monroe street. All reported a delightful time. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Bradshaw, 1335 Monroe street, today. Rev. Brown preached last Sabbath at 11 o'clock a. m. at the Third Baptist church. Rev. W. P. Banks, of Leavenworth, was expected to have preached last Sunday evening. Councilman Morgan of the Second ward is a candidate for probate judge. His friends will be glad to know this. He has been a faithful councilman, and is a hard-working shopman. The Douglass hospital is credit to the colored people of this state. and should receive support of the churches from all parts of the state. Kansas City, Kas. should be proud of this institution. Dr. Moates, of Leavenworth, is coming to the front, and he commands the respect of the whole people of Leavenworth. We wish the doctor all the continuous success in his profession. Will Richardson, who was shot by young Smith, is dead. His funeral was last Sunday at the residence of his parents, on Clay street. Young Smith is held for murder under $10,000 bond. Bishop Albert Mack, of Kansas City, Mo., is conducting a series of revival meetings at the First African Baptist church. He is very sincere in his work, and there is much interest manifested by the large crowds that attend the services. A Topeka colored man who recently issued a pamphlet denouncing the colored teachers generally, and reciting that there are too many from one family teaching school, has himself, his wife and his wife's sister teaching in a school run by himself! What is that saying about consistency? The best thing I have seen on the street lately was a Washburn college conductor helping a Negro woman from his car with her bundle of washing. He was as polite and careful in the act as if she had been the richest and best dressed white woman in the city.—C. M. Sheldon in his Christian Daily Capital. The following program will be delivered before the Ivy club Friday, April 6: "The Negro Mechanic," R. J. Buckner; "Business Efforts of Negroes in Topeka," J. H. King; some suggestions, Mrs. J. H. Guy; recitation, Miss Ida Wright; "How to Improve, Our Homes," Miss H. Freeman; current topics, E. Ridley; impromptu speech, by a member of the club. The next club party will be April 20. A large attendance is expected. Mrs. Drusilla Merritt entertained the Ladies' Imperial Art club at her residence on Filmore street Saturday afternoon of last week. Besides being the regular semi-monthly gathering of the club ladies, it was also a celebration of the hostess' birthday. The rooms were very handsomely decorated and presented a very lively scene as the gracious hostess greeted her many guests. She was assisted in receiving by Mrs. C. D. Moss and Mrs. M. D. Owens. Among the visiting ladies were Mesdames G. H. Shaffer, R. H. Wade, Angeline Williams, Seth. Vernella, DePriest of Salina, and Gaines. Mrs. Merritt was the recipient of many very handsome presents. One of the most pleasant social events of the season was another Imperial Art club party given by Mrs. Drusilla Merritt at her residence, 1180 Filmore street, in honor of her birthday. The Imperial Art club presented Mrs. Merritt a handsome chocolate pot and silver sugar receiver. The Arden club's present was one-half dozen decorated china tea plates; Mrs. A. Williams, two very pretty china fruit plates; Mesdames Seth. Vernella, W. W. Buckner and J. H. Guy, a Dresden china cake plate; Mrs. W. Stewart, six very pretty damask doilies; Mrs. Gaines, a beautiful centerpiece of cutwork; Miss Sexton, an elaborately finished apron with drawnwork and feather stitching; Mrs. W. I. Jamison, silver sugar tongs; Miss 'Genie DePriest, of Manhattan, Kas., a souvenir plate of the Agricultural College. The time was pleasantly spent with social chat and fancy work. The rooms were decorated with the club colors. The diningroom was darkened and the table brilliantly lighted and decorated with pink and green. At each guest's plate was a beautiful souvenir card, bearing the compliments of the hostess and a conundrum in flowers; tiny pencils were attached, and after the name of the flower had been guessed, it was written on the card. Misses Sexton and Wright served at the punch-bowl. All expressed themselves as having had a delightful afternoon and wished the hostess many happy returns of the day. Save the Industrial Institute. The Industrial Institute located in our city is a good thing and under proper management would prove an inestimable blessing to our people in this community. Industrial education is just what our people need, and too much cannot-be said in praise of the noble and generous men and women who have advanced the money to establish this institute. We will ever hold them in grateful remembrance, and should the time ever come when it will be in our power to return their kindness and generosity, in any way, we will gladly do it. But this institute, as it is now run, is a flat failure and is doing no one any good. The money appropriated by the state is being used up and no good accomplished. This ought not to be. This institute can easily be filled with students. We say freely and frankly that if the trustees will change the superintendent, and put in control an educated, sober gentleman who understands our people and has sympathy for our boys and girls, and who would respect and mingle with his own people, we will see to it that there are plenty of pupils on hand all the time. There are a large number of children now in our public schools whose parents are anxious to have learn trades; these parents are ready and want to send these children to an industrial school, but they will not send one of their children as long as the present superintendent has control. As one mother forcibly put it, "I do so wish I could send my boy to an industrial school this summer, but I cannot permit him to come under the influence of such a man as Mr. Stephens." Then, there a great many boys now beginning to run the streets who could, by proper effort, be gathered into a good, well-managed industrial school and thus saved to society and the state. Mr. Stephens has incurred the active displeasure of our ministers, our lawyers, our doctors and all the good people of the whole city of Topeka; they have all simply washed their hands of him and will have absolutely nothing to do with him; they will not allow their children to come under his baneful influence. Quite a number of our leading citizens, such as County Clerk J. M. Wright, City Marshal F. M. Stonestreet, Deputy Sheriff W. E. Stewart and others, have tried to help Mr. Stephens, but by his misconduct he has driven all of them away from him. Therefore, we call upon the trustees of the Topeka Industrial institute to remove Mr. Stephens and put some good man in his place. Winfield. Mrs. James Askins, who was called to Carthage, on account of the illness of her sister, has returned. Her sister has recovered. R. L. Hayter and wife came over from Anthony last week, to attend the wedding and visit relatives; returned to their home Saturday. Alf. Burdine and wife came up from the city Saturday, to visit friends and relatives. Will Hayter went to Lawrence Saturday, to visit his brother and familiy, and his ——. Well, you know who. Mrs. Burdine was up from the city last week visiting friends and relatives. Rev. Henry Carter, of Arkansas City, preached in the A. M.'E. church Sunday. Rev. Bandy preached in the Raptist church Sunday. Mrs. Ross left last week to join her husband in Fleming, Kansas. George Fluellen, of Arkansas City, is in town this week. Mrs. Ed. Clay, of Wichita, is here visiting her brother. She is thinking of locating here. Mrs. Hicks, who has been visiting her mother in Kansas City, has returned. Carl Brown has returned from the territory. Charlie Walton, who has been working in Seward, Oklahoma, has returned. What are you colored people doing? What are you holding those meetings for? What are you going to do this election? These are some of the questions that are agitating the people's minds now. Never mind, just wait; it would not be wise to disclose what we are doing, but after awhile we will show you what we have done. Henry Clem, formerly of this city, passed through this week. Rev. Bandy went to Pratt, Kas., via Wichita, this week. Mexico, Mo. William Chatman, of Columbia, Mo., was the guest of his Mexico friends Sunday. Sallie Shelton, of Renick, Mo., is the guest of Rev. Wheeler's family. The concert, given by Misses Vina Bell and Ada Taylor, was certainly a treat to everyone. The actors appeared before a large audience, and kept every body laughing for about two hours. The only compliment of the people was. "I laughed until my jaws are tired." Moses Light, who has been on the sick list, is much improved. Rev. Wm. H. Wheeler, pastor of the M. E. church, preached his last sermon in this conference year Sunday, to a large audience. On Monday night a reception was given by the members of the A M. E. church, in honor of Rev. Wheeler. Toasts were delivered by Rev. Jennings, pastor of the Second Baptist church, and Rev. Hubbard, of Hannibal, Mo.; solo by Gertrude Wheeler; song by the choir; response of toasts by Rev. Wheeler, Everyone enjoyed himself until a late hour, and at 2:00 a. m. Rev. Wheeler left for Marshall, Mo. to attend the annual conference. Rev. Hubbard, of Hannibal, Mo.. passed through the city en route to Marshall, Mo. William Hall left Wednesday night of last week for conference. CREOLE POMADE... For Straightening Kinky and Curly Hair Without injury—Removes dandruff, cures all diseases of the scalp—75c per jar. GEORGE W. STANFIELD, Druggist, 623 Kansas Ave., Topeka. For Sale Real Estate. THREE ROOM COTTAGE, N. Tyler street, East front 1 1/3 lots, cellar, well, stable, $300 FOUR ROOM COTTAGE, Good shape, on 1 acre, 1 1/2 miles from the City, $600. All in good condition, 1 to 1½ lots, 3 to 5 room residences, fine location, $300 to $550. SIXTEEN LOTS ON CENTRAL Avenue cheap. 30 lots corner 12th and Adams streets, make an offer. 8 lots corner, B and Filmore streets, make an offer. SEVEN ROOM HOUSE on Chandler street, good well, $400. Five room residence, good barn, fine location overlooking the city, $800. Lowman Hill lots $50. Properties on Morris Ave., one-third the original cost. 2 lots, 5 room house in Martin and Dennis addition, $500, easy terms. One lot, neat 3 room cottage, barn and cistern, $450. Euclid Ave., 6 room house, $450. Desirable property in all parts of the City-bottom land in 5 acre tracts near the city. Call and get prices. 413 Kansas Avenue. THE STAR GROCERY. WHEN YOU BUY YOUR GROCERIES HERE, you know that you are getting the lowest possible price. All we ask is a small margin above cost. The large volume of business we do, enables us to quote these prices: Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and financial agent, 3 dozen fresh Country Eggs.....Best Kansas Potatoes, per bu....Postum Cereal, large package....New Maple Sugar, 2 lbs....2 pkgs, Scotch Oats....Battle Ax Oats, per pkg....Market Baskets....Country Sorghum, per gallon....Honey drip syrup, per gallon....Maple Syrup, per can....Fancy Table Syrup, per can....Fancy New Orleans Molasses, per can....Fancy table Sorghum, per can....Baker's Chocolate, per lb....Walter Baker's Breakfast Cocoa ½ lb can..... Shredded Cocoanut, per lb..... 1 box 12 c'k's Cocoanut Oil Soap 6 cans Oil Sardines..... 3 cans Mustard Sardines..... 3 cans Cove Oysters..... 3 pkgs. Toothpicks..... 4 lbs Armour's White Lard ..... 4 lbs California Dried Grapes..... *Mail Orders The Kansas Saving Inves CHANUTIE Authorized Car Stock solicited by correspo and financial agent, It Costs You NotLing Extra To patronize the personally conducted excursions to California via the Santa Fe Route. A special conductoI is employed by the Railroad Company to make its patrons comfortable. Details of service given on request. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry TOPEKA. Ladies and Children without Escort En route to California should join one of the Santa Fe Route personally conducted excursions. The etty cares and annoyances of long distance travel are taken off their minds by a special excursion conductor No extra charge. Full information cheerfully furnished. T. L. KING, Ticket Agent, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. TOPKKA. 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 $2; 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 Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` OZONIZED OX MARROW THE ORIGINAL—COFFRIGHTED. 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Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL. .25 Sugar Cured California Hams, per lb ..... .25 .25 5-lb pail Apple Butter..... .25 Horseshoe and Star Tobacco, lb .25 Battle Ax Tabacco, per lb..... .15 6 bars Ivory Soap ..... .03 4 cans Greenwich Lye ..... .35 8 pkgs. Pearline ..... .25 7 lbs Gloss Starch ..... .15 6 lbs fancy hand-picked Navy Beans ..... .10 3 lbs new Lima Beans ..... .15 Java Blend Coffee, per lb ..... .15 2 dozen fancy Lemons ..... .30 Sweet Orang s, per dozen ..... California T'ble Peaches, per can .25 Gallon Can California Peeled Peaches ..... .18 Gallon can California Apricots .25 2 cans Red Riding Hood Corn.. .25 2 cans 3-lb Tomatoes ..... .25 4 lbs fresh baked Ginger Snaps. .10 6 lbs Black Prunes ..... .25 3 lbs Evaporated Peaches ..... .25 3 lbs Evaporated Apples ..... Shipped Promptly. Investment Company, Colored, RUTE, KANSAS. Capital, 700,000. respondence. General solicitor and J. S. HALE. To my Customers: On and after March 30th I will be at McCarroll's Barber Shop, 116 East Seventh, Where I will be pleased to meet you all again. R. L. SKEARCE. We Serve Best Meal in City Polite Waiters, For 10c and 15c. Quick Service. Gordon's Palace Hotel, 854'GRAND AVE. Newly furnished rooms, with or without board—Hot and Cold Baths, Cigars and Tobacco. J. W. GORDON, Prop., Kansas City, Mo. Three room house, $250; $25 cash, balance, $5 per month. Four room house, 1 lot, $350; $25 cash, balance, 5 per month. Two room house, $322; $25 cash, balance $5 per month. Scott & Scott, 315 Kansas Avenue. $200,00 Wor Has been placed in my hand part has been n taken under foreclosure Firms who are very anxious to beautiful huses and lots in all parts most at your own price. As this pro for sale recently. I wish to wind it up $500. to $1,000, each on easy term ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 situated city, residences which you might de We have a number of large and peka, and farms to dispose of in all p J. H. B. $200.00 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 huses 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. Houses 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 desie. 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. 689. KANSAS PACKING Whoelsale Fresh and sugar SCHMIDT BRO'S : : Kellam's, 711 Kansas City and County Scho KANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET, Whoelsale and Retail. Fresh and sugar cured Meats. SCHMIDT BRO'S : : : 306 E. SECOND ST. FOR SALE OFFICE HOURS 7 10 9 A. M. 12 70 2 P. M. I. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Office, 1331 Van Burer Special Attention to Ladies. J. M. KNIGHT, UNDEPTAKER AND EMBALMER. The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. OFFICE HOURS: 3 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 F. M. 7 to 9 P. M. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, 117 West Fifth St. OFFICE HOURS: Telephone, 454 7 to 10 a. m., 12 m. to 4 p. m. 7 to 10 p. m. J·M. JAMISON, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Special attention to diseases of Women and private diseases. Office, 506 4th. - Res. 225 Madison. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Vay Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, Topeka, KANSAS. Practices in all courts. Special attention given criminal cases. W. I. JAMISON, i 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-LAW. Room 313, Long Building, 515 Main Street, KANSAS CITY, Mo. for disposal, for sale; and of which are. It principally is owned by Easso sell on reasonable terms. I have of the city, which can be bought al-perty has been placed in my hands in short order. Houses range from; also I have beautiful residences in the most beautiful part of the site. and small farms near the city of To- parts of the state. HOUSE MARKET, and Retail. ear cured Meats. : 306 E. SECOND ST. Avenue. ol Books and Supplies. TOPEKA, KANSAS. North Topeka. Ida Jordan, who was soliciting for a carpet for St. Mark's A. M. church, has accomplished her good work. She solicited and bought a carpet for the rostrum, costing eighty-five cents per yard; total cost, $10.80; a pulpit cover costing $1; a rug for the rostrum costing $1.25. Mrs. Jordan and Hester. Carnish donated to the church an oil stand cover and a spittoon. Asbury M. E. church, of which J. A. Grant is pastor, held a rally and union services Sunday afternoon. Addresses were made by Revs. George F. Brown, W. L. Grant and F. R. Simon. The report published in the Topeka daily papers last week that Lulu Clayton had committed suicide in Omaha, Nebr., proved to be a mistake. Miss Clayton's parents have received a telegram from her stating that she nas left Omaha, and is now in Denver, Colo., in good health. Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom was able to be out Sunday and hold quarterly services at St. Mark's A. M. E. church. Sunday afternoon he preached a noble sacramental sermon. Rev. W. J. Brown, of Nebraska City, Nebr., preached Sunday evening, and the church was well crowded at each service. Monday evening the presiding elder held quarterly love feast, which was well attended. Quarterly conference was closed by a trial sermon preached by Will Jackson, whose application for the ministry is very good. The entertainment given in St. Mark A. M. E. church, by Mrs. Idam Jordan for the benefit of the Rosebud club, which she is an active member, was a success, clearing $4.35, which she turned over to the club. The club donated $7.60 toward getting the carpet that Mrs. Jordan solicited for. John Henry has returned from Kansas City, Mo. Leavenworth. A musical contest, given by Iulu Cunningham, in April, will be one of the principal events of the season. Mrs. Cunningham is a musical artiste, and always has an enthusiastic audience. She will be assisted by the best local talent in the city. Will Todd, of Chicago, formerly of Leavenworth, has signed a contract to go to Paris. He is a professional "cakewalker." Mamie Brazier, of Kansas City, Mo., is a visitor in our city for a few days. Vina Miller is quite ill at her home on Third and Olive streets. Ephraimi Ewing died at his home on Second and Maple streets Thursday of last week. Elizabeth Turner and Minnie Bettis made a flying trip to Wolcott Friday. Harriet Todd was quite sick last week. Presiding Elder J. M. Brown, of Topeka, conducted quarterly meeting services at the C. M. E. church on Fifth street, last Sunday. Nick Chiles, business manager of THE PLAINDEALER, was in our city last week. Rev. Father Williams, of Omaha, will occupy the pulpit of the St. Paul Episcopal church, corner of Fifth and Arch streets, April 2. M. Mitchell, president of the Kansas Protective Home, was suddenly called to Xenia, Ohio, Thursday of last week, to attend the bedside of her dying brother, who was dean of Wilberforce college. They felt very important when we saw them last Friday-afternoon, for they were going to register for the first time, and they resolved to be very dignified. They registered alright, but their breathless giggles. Jerry Scott, who was shot by Jim Hoy, during a row over a gaming table, on Friday, March 23, died at his home on Reese street between Second and Third avenues, last Saturday. Ida Hilderbrand visited Kansas Newton. Nicodemus. Rev. H. S. Henry was over from Big Bend Sunday, looking after the A. M. E. quarterly. G. W. Jones, county attorney, passed through this city last week en route to Stockton on a law case. Riley Bros., of Osborn county, were in these parts this week, trading. Telaitha Vaughn has returned home from St. Joseph, where she has been for three years. S. J. Young has returned from Downs, where she has been visiting for two weeks. J. Vaughn was freighting goods last week from Demas for Postmaster Sayers. R. B. Scruggs started his breaking plows last week, but owing to the freeze-up, he had to lay off. Z. T. Fletcher was appointed postmaster of Nicodemus, having been notified last week. He was Nicodemus' first postmaster in 1877, and held the office ten or twelve years. Mrs. Craig gave a fine entertainment on the last day of her school. Quite a large number have been out from town: Z. T. Fletcher, Mesdames Sophronia Young, C. Scott, G. W. Ellis. They report a good time. The question debated in the Douglass literary society recently was "Resolved, That Washington did more for his country than Grant." Affirmative, Joseph Wilson, Floyd Allen; negative, F. J. Barker, J. Clark, Jr.; judges, J. Sayers, E. W. Smith; decision in favor of the negative. The editor of the leading Populist paper of Graham county has been arrested for libel. G. W. Ellis of Nicodemus has been secured as principal counsel for the defense. The two George Washingtons will have an opportunity to meet in the legal forum: G. W. Jones and G. W. Ellis. Holliday. Rev. Bon held regular church services at Holliday Sunday. James Robinson was home from Lorine Sunday, looking after the interest of his family, who were under small-pox quarantine for 52 days. A report is current that has caused consternation among the Negroes and all good citizens of this vicinity, to the effect that Mr. Robinson's child, Colonel, died from dire want of proper care, which should have been furnished by the party'having the quarantine in charge. It appears that the kickers of Holliday did not kick strong enough. Who dares to sell mortgaged property in Holliday? The wife of Andrew Clark was Wamego. There was a clever cakewalk at the A. M. E. church March 24. An interesting program was rendered: Opening address, by Dr. Beck; song, H. Chenault; prophecy, Sallie Williams; select reading, Maggie Dillars; solo, "Topsy in Town," Erra Green; stump speech, Minn. White; recitation, Sallie White; duet, Minnie Holford and T. White; solo, "New Coon in Town," Nettie Nichols; dialogue, "Out All Around," G. Allen, Fred. Jones, Jim Beck, Walter Glenn, Henry Buckner, Maggie Rillard, Erra Green, Emma Buckner, Nettie Nichols and Minnie Holford; closing solo, "Fast Express," James Woodard. The attraction that seemed so drawing to Walter Glenn, Henry Chenault, Noah Smith and Perry White has removed to the East part of town. Minnie Howell was in the city a few days last week. Ella Allen is visiting in Wabaunsee. Minta Beck is expected home soon. Arkansas City. The weather is very fine, and the people are feeling good. Planting potatoes and sowing oats are in good shape. Elder A. E. Clark returned from Perry, Okla., last week. He went to help Rev. Gooch in a protracted meeting at the A. M. E. church. Bro. Clark reports a good and glorious time for four days, and many were taken into the church while he visited there. Prof. Lampton, with his school, is doing a good work as an educator and Christian gentleman. Sister Henry Young, who was sick but a short time, died recently; the funeral services were conducted by Elder A. E. Clark. Her last words were: "I am just waiting; for I am ready and willing to go to the Heaven of rest." Rev. Clark took for his text: "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength," part of the 31st verse of the 40th chapter of Isaiah. The subject was well handled and was very impressive. She leaves a husband and many friends to mourn Hutchinson. Will Frazier has returned to the city, and is now suffering intense pain, from the effects of a dislocated ankle. Marion Fowler, of Kiowa, is visiting in the city. If I could not do anything at all, I would not try to be a critic, because it takes a person who is smart. The mite social given by the A. M. E. church was a success and a splendid affair. On account of a few unbecoming remarks as to the character of another, a gentleman lost several teeth and was otherwise bruised badly tor his transgressions; and we are told that if such is not stopped, another altercation will take place. A hotel that will have beans and corn-bread for dinner on Sunday, most any kind of a cook can "hold it down." E. Morris and wife are rejoicing over a fine ten-pound boy. Miss Bizer has returned to her home in Ottawa. She is a very lovely-appearing lady, and we hope for her return. The young and old are becoming interested in the literary. They had a fine program last Friday night, and able discussions on both sides of the question were debated. Rev. McGee was the guest of Mrs. Owens and daughter last Sunday. C. W. Preston for Bishop. We, the ministers of the St. Louis Preachers' union, out of sincere regard for, and admiration of, a worthy and distinguished brother and associate in gospel labors, whose character has been most maliciously traduced by certain opposers of the prestige he has attained by his superb strength of character, intellectual ability and assiduous devotion to duty, do, in meeting congregated, most heartily adopt the following resolutions as being expressive of our unshaken faith in his integrity, and of our confidence in his fitness for any place of honor and trust in the gift of the great church he so faithfully serves: WHEREAS, Rev. Dr. C. W. Preston has spent nine years in the city of St. Louis—three years at St. Peter's and six years at St. Paul's, one of the largest and wealthiest churches in the African Methodist connection, and WHEREAS, That in the successful management of the enormous debt of that church, during the burdensome financial stringency of the times, held together the largest membership in the harmony of peace and good works, thereby exhibiting financial and executive ability of the highest order, and WHEREAS, During all these years, in open touch with the public at large, his life has been that of an exemplary Christian gentleman, consecrated to the works of racial elevation and ever responsive to appeals of charity or the cry of suffering—facts which obviously disallow the assumption of moral turpitude or corruption of heart. Therefore, be it Resolved, That we commend him to the favorable consideration of the General Conference of that church which is to convene in Columbus, Ohio, May 7, as a man in every respect worthy to be elevated to the holy office of bishop. His unsullied fidelity to duty, his sublime moral equipoise under a shower of persecution the most villainous in the history of the church, are all embellishments of character which reflect the qualities necessary to the office to which his promotion would be meritorious. J. Will Jackson, D. D., president; Edw. R. Vaughn, A. B., Quinn Chapel; D. W. Oakes, Payne Chapel; Wm. Alexander, St. James; W. B. White, P. E; J. H. Allen, Washington; S. J. Brown, P. E; B. W. Stewart, St. Peter; Moses Dickson, I. C. G. M. of K. of T; John J. Harris, Sec. The greatest freak in this country is now on exhibition in this city on Kansas avenue, between Fifth and Sixth streets. You should, by all means, see Little George, the greatest human freak. That all slanderous babbling and maligning of character, and, especially, parading the weaknesses and shortcomings of any race or people, as a common heritage upon the public thoroughfares of any given community, provided it includes schoolteachers, shall be admissible free of import duties. K. P. EXCELSOR No. 3. 422 Kansas avenue meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. W. P. Wumb, C. C. W. J. A. Jordan, K. of &. K. PRINCE ALBERT COURT No. 83. 422 Kansas avenue meets 1st and 3rd Thursday afternoon Mrs. J. Vermeille, W. G.; J. Mary Ming, K. of J. Vermeille, W. G.; J. Mary Ming, K. of LAURE HOUSEHOLD OF BUTH No. 428, G. U. of F. O. F. 8th E. Sth. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday afternoons of each month. Mrs. B. Jackson, M. N. G.; Mrs. A. J. Cowerd, W. B. SHAWNEE LODGE No. 192, G. U. of O. F. 8th E. Sth. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. J. Waddington, N. G.; J. A. Benson, P. B. HOUSEHOLD OF BUTH No. 168, G. U. of O. F. 108 E. Eighth Sth. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. M. M. Pasker, M. N. G.; B. A. Carson, W. B. EXODUS LODGE No. 2034, G. U. of O. F. 108 E. Eighth Sth. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. G. T. Odell, N. G.; W. D. Cooper, P. S. MYRA CHAPTER No. 5. 730 N. Kansas Ave. Meets 4th and 4th Wednesday of each month. Mrs. M. Jones, B.; M. Nettie McAfee, secretary. LODGE No. 5, F. G. X. B. S. 420 Kansas Ave. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each Henry Scales, president; David Woodal, Secy. BRANCH LODGE No. 5, F. G. X. B. S. 420 Kansas Ave. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Angela Williams, Pres. FT. PILLOW POST No. 321. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. George Waters, Q. M.; W. M. Smith, post con mander. DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY. 116 B. Siam. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Mrs. Emma Gaines, president; Mrs. E. Robs, Sec. KNIGHTS OF BATURT (SUNNY SIDE TEMPLE) No. 69. 112 E. Sixth. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Ranson Taylor, chief mentor; Andrew Herald, chief scribe. KNIGHTS TABOR No. 6. 116 E. 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