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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. By Paying 30 Cents Cash, and Freightage, a Young Man Can Have a Corn-Fed Girl Sent Him from India. HARRIS-BAKER Them By Flipper's Friends. VOLUME II. By Paying 30 C HARRIS The Two Senators Serious Charges Them By Flipp The Methods of Harris and Baker. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 28.—The life of the 56th Congress has passed the floodtide and has now begun to ebb and flow. Many and important events, both in and out of Congress, have transpired since this Congress met and entered upon its history-making career. But to the Negro—especially the Negro of Kansas—the thing of most commanding importance is the attitude of the two Kansas Senators toward the black man, and this was clearly demonstrated a few days ago in the report made upon Senate Bill No. 1260 for the relief of Lieutenant Henry O. Flipper, late 2nd lieutenant 10th cavalry, U. S. army. SENATE. 58th Congress,} {Report 1st session.} {No. 465. HENRY OSSIAN FLIPPER. February 24, 1900—ordered to be printed. Mr. Harris, from the committee on Military Affairs, submitted the following ADVERSE REPORT. (To accompany S. 1260.) The committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill (S.1260) to enable the president to restore Second Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper to duty, rank and status in the United States army, have duly considered the same and submit the following report: Lieutenant Flipper was tried before a court-martial convened at Fort Davis, Tex., November 4, 1881. The first charge was for embezzlement in violation of the sixtieth article of war. The second charge for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. The court, having maturely considered the evidence, found him not guilty of the first charge, but guilty of the second charge, and sentenced him to be dismissed from the service of the United States. The proceedings, findings and sentence of the court martial in this case were duly approved by the proper reviewing authority, and an order of dismissal was issued by the president. The War Department has refused to recommend on several occasions the restoration by special legislation of this officer, and no reason is given why such action should be taken. Your committee, therefore, report adversely upon this bill, and recommend that it be indefinitely pounded. It will be seen by the above that Senator Baker by his indifference and Senator Harris by his antagonism and prejudice to this measure have made it plain to the colored people of Kansas that they owe a duty to the race and to the United States, and that duty is so plain and unmistakable that every school-boy in the state must comprehend its import. It is the duty of every colored voter and every white voter who have the slightest sense of fairness to see to it that two, real, live, honorable, fair-minded men—men such as Kansas had in the olden times—are sent to the United States Senate to represent that great commonwealth upon the floor of that body. Lieutenant Flipper is a colored man; the first to graduate from West Point. He was court-martialed and dismissed from the army on a trumped-up charge and is now seeking to have the disability removed. Senators Baker and Harris bartered this man's rights away upon the altar of race prejudice in a way that is simply disgraceful and shameful to the state that sent them here. Lieutenant Flipper went to the trouble and expense of making a brief and hiring counsel to present his case to the committee on Military Affairs of the Senate, but Senator Harris, who was named as sub-committee on Restoration, Reliefs, etc., took snap judgment in the matter and reported the bill adversely without even giving the poor colored man's counsel an opportunity to present his case. And the excuse he offers for this is that TOPEKA, KANSAS, APRIL 20, 1900. FRIDAY MORNING. BAKER. from Kansas Have Preferred Against per's Friends. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 14.—The Porto Rican tariff bill is a law, despite every obstacle that the free-trade Democracy could throw in its way. Could they have compelled the enactment of a measure establishing immediate and absolute free trade with Porto Rico they would have had opportunity to assert that the precedent thus established must be applied to the Philippines, to Hawaii, and to any other non-contiguous territory which might subsequently come into similar relations with the United States, and that by the act of the Republican party the cheap labor of the Orient and the tropics was thus to be brought into direct competition with the workingmen and agriculturists of the United States. That was the political opportunity for which the Democrats were fighting, but they failed to accomplish it. the War Department has refused to recommend Lieutenant Flipper's restoral to service. Judges, lawyers, jury, laymen, all, think of the anomaly of a higher court refusing a petitioner a hearing upon the ground that the lower court refused to recommend a retrial of the case! It is devoutly to be hoped that every newspaper in Kansas will publish and re-publish this article till every man, black and white, within the borders of the state, will fully comprehend the enormity of the offense these two Senators have committed against the cause of justice. But there can be no quibbling as to who is guilty or who is not, in this matter—one of the Senators is just as guilty as the other. Baker introduced the bill and refused to push it; Harris took it and went into star chamber proceedings and reported adversely without a hearing. So there is the case in a nutshell. Both should be driven from public life with the lash of the scorpion. The bill, as it stands, proposes to temporarily collect on goods passing from Porto Rico into the United States and from the United States into Porto Rico 15 per cent. of the regular Dingley tariff and to pay into the empty treasury of the island every dollar so collected, this plan to continue only until the Legislature of Porto Rico shall have provided local taxation sufficient to meet the necessities of the island and in no event to continue beyond March 1, 1902, after which date there is to be absolute free trade between the island and the United States. One of the objects of a tariff upon Porto Rico's products imported here is to establish a right to impose such a tariff in later years, should it be found necessary. This will be a precedent in our legislation for our new possessions, the Philippines. The proposed import duty—15 per cent. of the Dingley rates—is merely nominal, within 6 per cent. of free trade. Back of it is an established power and recognized authority to deal with these questions as shall seem wisest and best when we know more about the whole matter, and shall better understand the true situation with which we have to deal. Kansas has plenty of good material out of which she might manufacture Senators. A great deal of fun was poked at Senator Peffer when he was here, about his Populistic ideas and communistic tendencies, his elongated beard, and all that; but no one ever accused Peffer of being negligent where the interest of one of the common people was concerned. Ingalls, Peffer, Burton, Bailey, Long, Bowersock, Miller, Calderhead, Reeder—in fact, any man who has never stolen a horse or has never been in the penitentiary would be an improvement upon either one of those men who call themselves representatives of one of the greatest Western states in the highest branch of Congress. What Porto Rico is today, we know—what it may become ten or twenty years from now, under the influence of American capital and enterprise, we can only conjecture. Cotton may be grown there, and cotton manufacturing might become a large industry. With cheap island labor, the product of our own Northern and Southern mills could thus be undersold. Would it be right to expose the agricultural and industrial interests of these United States to such competition? If the principle of a tariff be not now maintained, it might be difficult, if not impossible, to impose one hereafter, if it should thus become necessary. Then the Republician party would be blamed, and justly so, for its neglect to protect the interests of American citizens on the mainland, and for its lack of forethought. It is no excuse to say that Mr. Flipper's case did not possess merit, for, remember, it was passed upon in star chamber without giving the other side a chance to be heard. Congress is the only court to which a soldier can appeal; in fact, it is the court of last resort, and it is simply criminal and inhuman for any Senator, any congressman or anybody else to insist that a soldier ought not to be heard when he presents such an appeal. It may be that the sugar yield there may grow to such an extent as to curtail the available market area for our growing beet industry. The same may be true of tobacco, of vegetables, of oranges, of rice, of hides, of hemp, and other products. It is not claimed that there is danger today. But that there is strong probability of danger to American industries, through the establishment of free-trade relations with Porto Rico, as a precedent for our policy in dealing with all our outlying possessions, no one can deny, after having given the subject careful investigation. What applies to Porto Rico might be held to apply equally to other possessions, and who can say what may develop in that much larger and equally fertile area in the East, with its abundance of cheap labor? The 55th Congress passed several bills restoring white officers of both the army and navy to duty, rank and status after they had been court-martialed and dismissed, and the only excuse or the only reason that can be assigned why Lieutenant Flipper's bill could not get a fair hearing, is that he is a colored man. That may sound harsh and to some, it may seem absurd or unfair; but the conclusion is inevitable—it forces itself upon the mind of every man. This is what we must guard against. Without a precedent, and the established right to impose a tariff upon any of the products of our island possessions, the United States may in years to come feel the effect of such lack of legislation to a very serious degree. In 1842 Lieutenant Flipper was quartermaster and commi-sary officer at Fort Davis, Tex. He had no safe place to keep his funds. It was, therefore, his custom to deposit them in his trunk in his quarters, and officers and men throughout the garrison knew this. About $2,000 of his funds were stolen from him, and when called upon for an accounting by General Shafter, and he discovered his loss, he undertook to stave off the trouble that would follow by making an ambiguous statement to the effect that he had sent the money to San Antonio to be deposited in a bank or something of that kind. Shafter, knowing the condition, confined him to the guard house, and preferred charges against him for embezzlement and other serious charges. He was tried, but the packed court found "not guilty of embezzlement," but "guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman," whatever that may mean. Lieutenant Flipper knew that the officers in Fort Davis and throughout the army were league against him and would ultimately try to secure his dismissal from the army. That accounted for whatever false statement he may have made. There was no foundation for the charge of embezzlement; there was no foundation for any charge; but following out their expressed and avowed intention to rid the army of Negro officers, General Shafter and his gang of henchmen pursued this man to his destruction. And now, upon the eve of the presidential election, we have the strange and astounding condition of two United States Senators refusing to even consider, in a dispassionate way, the question of this man's rights to a fair and impartial hearing before a fair, impartial tribunal. Macrum's charge, that the official mail of his consulate had been tampered with, has been disproven upon investigation by the State Department. Nor has there been any subsequent interference with the American consulate's mail. Democratic campaign literature must be revised. This article is written with the hope that the voters of Kansas, white or black, whoever they may be, who may happen to see this, will resolve to place in the Congress of the nation two men worthy to be called the successors of Lane, Plumb and John J. Ingalls. R. T. BOLLING. 1014 Nineteenth Street. N. W. And Humanitarianism Are the Cardinal Principles Promulgated This Week for the Reader's Edification. FRIDAY MORNING. n-Fed Girl Sent H L. REPUBLI ts, And Humanitarianis Principles Promul for the Reader (Special Correspondence of The Plaindealer.) Republican Success. The success of the Republican party this year should be the ambition of every honest party man. The party cannot succeed when its party leaders are fighting among themselves rather than against a common enemy. The history of Kansas is a history of Republican successes. Every great measure which has been given to the people of this state is the result of the unselfish efforts of the Republican party. Every great victory of the party has been achieved through the united efforts of all the party leaders. Every defeat to the party in this state has come to us through the machinations of ambitious leaders for self-aggrandizement. In 1890 the hydra-headed monster of Populism, conceived in the evil brains of unreconstructed rebels, taking advantage of the unfortunate agricultural conditions surrounding the great mass of our citizens, aided by the contentions of party leaders, the splendid Republican organization of Kansas, with its eighty thousand majority, was absolutely wiped out and this nondescript organization took the lead in this state. The G. O. P. of Kansas was wholly disorganized and disrupted. Its leaders manifested a most remarkable lack of executive capacity, and its most sagacious leaders were apparently incapable of stemming the tide of defeat. Each year the state convention presented an apparently strong ticket only to fail in the fall election. In the last campaign a splendid effort was made and the party succeeded in winning back a good portion of its recreant workers. The state convention will soon convene in Topeka and will unanimously renominate the present corps of state officers. There has grown up during the past few months some opposition to Chairman Mort. Albaugh and Secretary Frank Brown of the State Central committee. In the interest of party success both these gentlemen should be retained in their present positions. Under the management of these gentlemen the party is thoroughly organized. The men who will be selected to fill the various state offices were elected through the efforts of these gentlemen. Mr. Albaugh has shown himself a sagacious party organizer, and ought not to be hampered by the ambitions of individuals for offices. The success of the party is of far more importance to the state and nation than the ambitious longings of any man. Men throughout the state should carefully consider this in sending their delegates to the state convention. By the adoption of this legislation, future protection will be possible to American interests in case it be needed against that source, or against the Philippines, or against the Danish West Indies, should we acquire them, or any outlying possessions. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and it is best not to fix a precedent that will abolish a right which maintains our national policy. Moreover, the Republican party will not be committed to the policy of free trade as is so earnestly desired by the Democrats. It is stated at the Treasury Department that the general effect of the new financial bill will be to greatly increase the banking facilities of the smaller communities. Comptroller Dawes has received a large number of applications for charters of banks which will be organized under the national system with a capital of $25,000 in villages of less than 3,000 inhabitants. The extent to which this provision of law is being availed of shows that the banking privileges which have been extended by it to the smaller communities, thereby placing them on an equality in these matters with the larger communities, have long been needed. One of the natural effects of this law should be a reduction in the rate of interest on loans. Kansas is a Republican state. It was lost to the party through the contentions of individuals. It was recovered through the untiring energy and ability of Chairman Albaugh and his assistants; it can be kept for the party by the united efforts of all Republicans. Help India. The following proclamation has been issued by Governor Stanley as a result of Rev. Sheldon's earnest efforts: Secretary Gage predicts a surplus of $70,000,000 during the current fiscal year, and a surplus of $82,000,000 during the year ending June 30, 1901. Secretary Carlisle used to predict deficiencies, and his predictions were always verified under Democratic methods. PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR. In this year of plenty in our state, our attention has been called to the pitiable condition of famine-stricken India. Among the nations of the earth, India stands first in the unutterable distress of her people. Before she has recovered from the dreadful famine of 1897, another which promises to be even more terrible is upon her. The need of help is hourly becoming greater. The population already afflicted reaches many millions of people. The famine has spread with such alarming rapidity and has reached such awful proportions as to call for immediate and generous relief from the civilized world. The local forces provided Congress has passed the appropriation for the distribution of free seeds and has increased the appropriation for farmers' bulletins from $85,000 to $106,000. The House Committee on Pensions has been revising the general pension laws. The most important of the proposed changes is to increase the age limit on which pensions are to be allowed, fixing a sliding scale between the ages of sixty-two and seventy, viz.: Six dollars at sixty-two years, $8 at sixty-five, $10 at sixty-eight, and $12 at seventy. Another important amendment increases from $96 to $250 the amount of annual income which a widow may have without forfeiting the right to a pension. The Republicans hope to pass a bill to this effect. A growth in our foreign commerce from $1,000,000,000 in 1872 to $2,000,000,000 in 1900 is remarkable, and an increase of our exports from $444,000,000 in 1872 to $1,227,000,000 in 1899 is even more striking, but this growth is insignificant when compared with the growth of commerce on the Great Lakes. The foreign commerce of the United States has doubled since 1872 and the exports have trebled during that period. NUMBER 16. him from India. ICANISM ism Are the Cardinal ulgated This Week r's Edification. by England for relief, combined with all the missionary efforts in that unhappy country, are not adequate to cope with the growing distress. A month ago the destination had reached such a point that deaths from actual starvation were reported. This condition has grown until many of the worst horrors of famine are experienced. Already parents are abandoning their children, men and women are starving in countless numbers, and there is no hope of relief save in the bounty of the stronger and more fortunate nations of the world. There are yet four parched and rainless months to follow in India. The condition of the country was never so bad, and week by week the specter of famine has drawn nearer to these weakened and helpless people. The pitiful cry of distress has not been fully heard, because the people of this great and prosperous country have been too busy in following the stirring events which are creating new history for us. I am sure that an appeal to the people of Kansas will not be made in vain. In the past, we, ourselves, were recipients of the nation's bounty, and our people should not forget the generous relief that came to us in our adversity. In the days of our prosperity let us be mindful of the awful extremity of India. From the wonderful abundance with which the Almighty has blessed us, let us give freely to the relief measures suggested in this call. At a recent mass meeting held in this city, a committee on management was selected to devise measures for securing donations and assist in meeting the necessities suggested herein. The committee selected was as follows: W. E. Stanley, chairman; F. D. Coburn, J. E. Frost, Thomas Page, J. R. Mulvane, E. W. Thompson, Bishop F. E. Millspaugh, Mayor C. J. Drew, William Green, General J. K. Hudson, A. C. Davis and F. O. Popence. At a subsequent meeting of the committee it was organized by the election of the governor of the state as chairman, T. J. Anderson as secretary and F. D. Coburn as treasurer. At such meeting it was decided that a proclamation should be issued, calling upon the people for donations of corn and money for the purpose of assisting these destitute people; that the 28th, 29th and 30th days of April should be set apart for this purpose—Saturday, the 23th, to be known as "India Corn Day;" Sunday, the 29th, as "India Relief Sunday," and Monday, the 30th, as "School Children's India Relief Day." On Saturday, donations of corn will be received; on Sunday, collections will be taken in all the churches, Sunday schools and other Christian organizations, and on Monday, collections will be taken in all the public schools and colleges of the state. In the meantime, the secretary will correspond with the newspapers of the state, pastors, Sunday school aperintendents, fraternal organizations, county officers, mayors of cities, township trustees and such other agencies as may be considered necessary, and these persons will be fully informed as to the plans of securing donations. I trust the response of the people will be as generous as their prosperity is great. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused to be affixed the great seal of the state of Kansas. Dated at fopeka, on this 9th day of April, A.D., 1900. [SEAL] W. E. STANLEY, Governor. Attest: GEO. A. CLARK, Secretary of State. Senator Pettigrew has been in Cuba trying to sow the seeds of discontent among the people of that island. The Cubans have experienced considerable trouble in the past, and if they will profit by their experience they should beware of Pettigrewism. Published at Topeka, Kansas. Shawnee county, wives Friday morning. By the Palindereer Pub- lishing or university, 114 K. Serenth street. Entered at the postoffice at Topeka, Kansas. Shawnee county, as second class mail mast. [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday] INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE. During the past two weeks, the public has been greatly wrought up over the action of Mr. Edward Stephens and others who are connected with the Industrial Institute. The result of their action has culminated in a mass meeting, the doings of which we give much space in our present issue. It has never been the purpose of this paper to "hammer" on any set of men who are laboring for the good of the race. The industrial school, as an institution for the use and benefit of the young people of the Negro race, is a worthy enterprise, and is entitled to the hearty support and co-operation of all our people. We believe we state the truth when we say that there is an honest desire on the part of every intelligent Negro in this city to aid in rendering this school an important factor in developing our young people along industrial lines as are our public schools. When the school was organized it was the hope that its promoters would be able to accomplish much in this direction. Now, can it be said that their efforts have been without good results? There is a large number of our boys and girls better prepared to meet the demands of life because of this school The present protest against Mr. Stephens should not be construed as a protest against the school. Mr. Stephens, who has studiously avoided mingling with the colored people of this community during his brief residence in this city, is reported to have made statements relative to the moral condition of our people, that are absolutely without foundation in fact. While it is not claimed that our people are beyond criticism as to their morals, the wholesale branding of these people as corrupt and immoral is silly. The Negroes of Topeka are the peers of the Anglo-Saxons as to morals. In proportion to their number, the criminal element is smaller; and we would be untrue to ourselves, if we did not protest against such monstrous falsehoods. The industrial school can and should be made of great benefit to our people. But Mr. Stephens's usefulness as a superintendent and teacher is gone. He cannot do it. He has lost his opportunity to do for the race what his splendid intellectual attainments enable him to do. This fact the Board of Managers should recognize, and act accordingly. We say this without the least malice toward Mr. Stephens. He allowed his zeal to get the better of his judgment. DISGRACEFUL. The reports published in the daily papers relative to the disgraceful political row which oc- curred at Brown's chapel Thursday night, the 12th inst., are not in the least creditable to the intelligent piety our people are supposed to have. It seems singular to us, and only explicable on the ground that our ministry is short on the right conception of church property, and that churches of our people should be opened for no other purpose than for the divine services for which they are designed. We are the only class of all the many nations of America, having distinct church organizations, who open them for political meetings. It seems that we do not take lessons from other races, or that the political zeal of the ruling powers of our churches prizes the few paltry dollars higher than the holy sanctuary of God. All people have, from the beginning of the world, erected temples to the worship of God in some form, and these sacred places were never desecrated by profane presence, nor the sanctuaries defiled by the introduction of political tricksters. This same feeling of reverence for God's temples holds good among all people to this day except Negroes. No political "heeler," no matter of what party, would dare to suggest to a Roman Catholic or any Anglo-Saxon religious organization, the use of their places of worship for political purposes. The most degraded Hottentot in the barbarous days of Darkest Africa, dared to approach the sacred precincts of his chosen place of worship, except with reverential awe. The custom of allowing our churches to be used for political purposes is gradually growing less, and with our boasted intelligence acquired during the past forty years of freedom, public education is but a sham and a farce if we fail in any way to bring our regard and appreciation of the sanctity of the House of God above the small level. MRS. CHRISMAN DEAD. Mrs. Eliza Chrisman, who is well and favorably known to all the people of Kansas as a devout Christian and a generous giver to all movements intended to better the human race, died at the Copeland hotel last week and her remains were taken to London, O., for interment. Mrs. Chrisman was an interesting woman, whose interest in our people prompts us to give below the extract from The Topcka Daily Capital of April 12. Mrs. Eliza Chrisman, who had been an invalid for two years, and seriously ill for three weeks, passed away at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, in her rooms at the Copeland hotel. Mrs. Chrisman was born in Virginia eighty-two years ago. In her childhood she removed with her parents to Madison county, Ohio. There she was married to Philip Chrisman, a large land owner and dealer in stock. He died early in their married life, as did Mrs. Chrisman's parents. Mr. Chrisman and his wife's parents being wealthy, Mrs. Chrisman was intrusted with a large amount of money and its responsibilities. Thirty years ago Mrs. Chrisman came to Topeka, and at that time was reputed to be worth half a million dollars. She gave away a large part of her fortune, and was worth from $150,000 to $200,000 when she died. Mrs. Chrisman's donations to churches, schools and the poor were extensive. She built a church in her town of London, O., and paid most of the preacher's salary during her residence there. She built Chrisman hall at Fiskie university, Atlanta, Ga. She endowed a chair in Dela ware college, Ohio. She gave $6,000 to the Topeka Industrial school, a colored institution. Her contribu- Stand by the Decision of the Majority. Stand by the Decision of the Majority. What is the matter with The Daily Capital that it should be crying "fraud!" because its candidate for milk and cider was defeated for county attorney by that young stalwart, Galen Nichols? Surely Major Hudson knows that this is the year when all Republicans should unite for the good of the common people. We think the Major should tell Mr. Popence that he is the editor; that The Capital is a Republican newspaper, and that the Republicans do not hold only honest primaries but that fraud only exists among Democrats and Populists. THE PLAINDEALER is surprised to think of The Capital going back to 1896 and 1898 to compare the Republican vote in the Second ward with last Saturday's primaries. In other words, it is charging the nomination of Nichols to the Democrats of the Second ward. We supposed The Capital knew that since 1896 and 1898 McKinley, Stanley and prosperity had struck the Second ward and converted Democrats in that ward the same as in other wards of the city. Those who read the Scriptures will remember what the Good Man said when the laborer appeared at the eleventh hour in search of work. He was given work, and at the end of the day he received as much pay as the men who began at six in the morning, and there arose at once a great uproar among them, but the Savior said that the man who came at the eleventh hour was just as good as the one who came at the sixth, and was even better than many of those who came earlier. Mr. Charles Spencer was a Democrat up to a few years ago; Mr. Rossington was a Democrat a few months ago, and most every one will remember how The Mail and Breeze and The Daily Capital fell down on their knees to receive Mr. Rossington, and said all manner of nice things about him—many more than the wise men did about the Savior, and Mr. Rossington is a voter at our primaries. The defeated dailies should remember that Mr. Rossington and other men of his social and financial standing do not constitute the rank and file of the Democratic party, and there are hundreds of laboring men whose names are not so familiar to the aristocratic dailies who were Democrats once, but McKinley and Stanley, like the Good Man in olden times, said, "Go bathe in the pool of Siloam and your sight will be restored." Prosperity and other good things have been sighted by the Democracy in Kansas, and that is the reason why the vote was so large on last Saturday. The Republicans acted wisely in nominating Galen Nichols for county attorney, and he will prove to be satisfactory to all factions of genuine, true Republicanism, and will draw largely from the Democrats. Let us be content. "A house divided against itself cannot stand." tions to the missionary cause of the Methodist church amounted to thousands of dollars, as did her gifts to poor people. Every tramp made his "easy" mark on her gate, for she fed them all. Mrs. Chrisman furnished the money to establish the Capital bank, long since defunct. John D. Knox was president of the bank, and A. Stutson, Mrs. Chrisman's nephew, was the cashier. Mrs. Christman's father was a slave owner. Mrs. Christman years ago began the task of ascertaining the whereabouts of her father's slaves and their descendants. She assisted financially all she found. Fred. Pernell, the Topeka plumber, is one of the descendants. She gave him one of the store buildings occupied by the Topeka Cash Dry Goods company. Mrs. Christman once said: "The white race is responsible for the Negroes coming to this country, and they are in a sense our charges. They were captured in their own country as wild animals would be captured and brought here to be sold in bondage with no more consideration shown them that if they were but cattle instead of human beings made in the image and likeness of God. Whatever misfortune the Negroes have brought upon the white race in this country I hold to be but a just retribution, although, of course, at the present day the innocent are suffering for the sins of the guilty. The one thing we can do What is the matter with you should be crying "fraud!" bead and cider was defeated for young stalwart, Galen Nicholson knows that this is the year we unite for the good of the country. The Major should tell Mr. Pope that The Capital is a Republic the Republicans do not hold that fraud only exists among THE PLAINDEALER is surprised going back to 1896 and 1897, Italian vote in the Second war maries. In other words, it is of Nichols to the Democrats supposed The Capital knew McKinley, Stanley and prosop ward and converted Dame same as in other wards of the Scriptures will remember when the laborer appeared at work. He was given work. He was given work he received as much pay six in the morning, and there roar among them, but the Same came at the eleventh hour who came at the sixth, and who of those who came earlier. Democrat up to a few years Democrat a few months ago remember how The Mail of Capital fell down on their knot, and said all manner of many more than the wise men Mr. Rossington is a voter feated dailies should remember other men of his social and constitute the rank and file of there are hundreds of labor not so familiar to the aristocrats once, but McKinley Good Man in olden times, of Siloam and your sight will and other good things have mocracy in Kansas, and the vote was so large on last Sacted wisely in nominating attorney, and he will prove the tions of genuine, true Rep largely from the Democrats, house divided against itself or Politics and Politielana. We doubt seriously the wisdom of Senator Spooner's effort to show Senator Tillman the error of his way. The gentleman from Wisconsin should bear in mind the Spanish proverb which declares it to be "a waste of lather to shave an ass." The Democratic statesmen who are now inclined to go so far away from home to bestow their sympathy are the same gentlemen who, during the last Democratic administration, were too selfish to give themselves any concern over the empty dinner-pail of the American laborer. The Hon. William Joel Stone, Missouri's greatest Democratic thinker, has a plan for dealing with the railroads which would practically drive them out of existence. The American railway employees will hardly fall over each other to congratulate Mr. Stone on his brilliant idea. The fact that Chicago's supply of lawyers is too large for her crop of litigants is another healthy sign of prosperity. In the days of the last Democratic administration, the lawyers were overwhelmed with business is to labor for their elevation and education, so that they may become worthy citizens of our country, and in doing this we will be doing only what is just." Mrs. Chrisman had no children. About a year ago she made a will in which she named Dr. A. S. Embree administrator of her estate, at the same time giving him the power of an attorney to handle her estate up to the time of her death, and to convert it into cash afterwards. In this will she arranged for the endowment of a Methodist university after her death and named Dr. Embree as dean. She specified that he should receive a salary of $2,500 per year as long as he lived. It has been rumored that an effort is to be made to break this will by some relative in Ohio. Under the Kansas law a relative farther removed than a first cousin can not maintain a suit against a will. Mrs. Chrisman's only relatives in Topeka are Mrs. Armin Fassler and Mr. John Norton. Both are second cousins. Mr. Willis Norton, who died several years ago, was also a second cousin. Besides the handsome residence property on Harrison street, Mrs. Chrisman owned the store building occupied by Fladd & Grubbs, the Wheeler residence and property on West Tenth street, a number of lots in the vicinity of Tenth and Buchanan streets, one hundred acres of land outside of North Topeka, a large farm of two thousand acres in Ohio and two small farms in the same state. The Daily Capital that it because its candidate for milk or county attorney by that schools? Surely Major Hudson when all Republicans should common people. We think Popence that he is the editor; publicen newspaper, and that hold only honest primaries but bring Democrats and Populists. Used to think of The Capital 1898 to compare the Repuboard with last Saturday's prii is charging the nomination sorts of the Second ward. We knew that since 1896 and 1898 prosperity had struck the Sec-Democrats in that ward the city. Those who read the what the Good Man said at the eleventh hour in search work, and at the end of the day as the men who began at there arose at once a great up-Savior said that the man who was just as good as the one who was even better than many Mr. Charles Spencer was a years ago; Mr. Rossington was a go, and most every one will and Breeze and The Daily knees to receive Mr. Rossing-of nice things about him—men did about the Savior, and at our primaries. The demer that Mr. Rossington and financial standing do not of the Democratic party, andoring men whose names are aristocratic dailies who were Kinley and Stanley, like the said, "Go bathe in the pool will be restored." Prosperity have been sighted by the De- that is the reason why the Saturday. The Republicans ing Galen Nichols for county to be satisfactory to all face-publicanism, and will draw its. Let us be content. "A of cannot stand." owing to the bank-wrecking and record-making failures among all classes of business men. It is different now Governor Steunenberg, of Idaho, was a witness before the Military Affairs committee for twelve days, giving testimony as to the mining riots that occurred there last year. Any impartial person who heard his testimony must feel disgusted with the Democratic efforts to place upon the shoulders of this administration the responsibility for the murders, arson and other crimes that were committed there. The governor denied every charge made in the resolution offered in the House by Representative Lentz, of Ohio, as a result of which the investigation was ordered. He denied that the writ of habeas corpus had been suspended. He denied that General Merriam had made any arrests. He denied that the prisoners were held "under the most brutal and tyrannical conditions." He denied that the "bull pen" was unfit for human habitation. He denied that the treatment of the prisoners was "brutal and degrading." He denied that a dying prisoner's request for a priest had been refused, a charge that had been made by The San Francisco Examiner, and which had been investigated and found false at the instigation of a very high official of the Catholic church. He also denied that an escaping prisoner had been shot and killed by the soldiers. As a matter of fact, there is no political capital to be made out of the affair by the Democrats, and well organized labor will fail to sustain the actions of the band of disorganized labor that spread fire and murder through Shoshone county. Lodge Directory. EUCLID No. 2, A. F. and A. M. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, J. H. Childers, W. M.; G. Williams, secretary. MOUNT MORIAH No. R. A. F. and A. M. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. F. M. Zionstreet, W. M.; Charles Dandridge, secretary. KAW VALLEY No. 18, A. F. and A. M. Kansas avenue, North Topeka. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Robert Jordan, W. M.; Melvin Grant, secretary. LINCOLN CHAPTER No. 2, R. A. M. 618 Kan. avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. TOLVER Bird, H. P.; J. H. Childers, sec. OBIENTAL TEMPLE, N. M. 618 Kanva avenue. Meets 1st Friday of each month. Mason, potentate. CYRENE COMMANDERY No. 3, K. T. 618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. T. W. Williams, R. C.; G. Watkins, recorder. SEVILLER CONSISTORY, A. P. R. 8,618 Kansas avenue. Meets 1st Wednesday of each month. J. H. Childers 33, secretary. REBECCA CHAPTER No. 6, 618 Kansas Ave. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Miss Sadle Slaughter, royal meltron; Mrs. Grace Saw yer, secretary. Church Directory. --- SHI HUI RAPTIST CHURCH Corner Fourth High School, 110 100 m. Sunday school, 3 m. superintendent, Henry Moe; pastor, W. L. Grant, Seattle, Twelfth and Foolman. V. PHILIP CHAPLE, MICHIGOU, FRIENDSHIP Van Burr, between Luntown and Norris seவs, 11 m. and 7.20 m. Sunday school, 9 o.m. superintendent, K. J. Norman, St. John A. 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The Dyson restaurant, located at 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is the best restaurant in that city. PERSONAL NOTES. Mrs. Jas. Ratley, of St. Joseph, visited in the city last week en route to Wichita. Mrs. J. A. Parks entertained the Rosebud club at her home in the country Wednesday of last week. Rev. W. L. Grant has been invited to preach the thanksgiving sermon of the G. U. O. O. F., Kansas City, Kas., May 6. Rev. W. L. Grant will deliver the baccalaureate sermon before the graduates of the High school, Guthrie, Okla., May 27. The Shiloh Baptist church will proceed to complete its new structure at once, in order to be ready for the Baptist State convention next September. The Tuskegee Industrial school is issuing a fine picture of the school buildings and grounds. This picture should be in every home. Send and get it. Rev. P. W. Barker will read a paper before the Ministers' and Deacons' union of the Northwestern Missionary Baptist association at Leavenworth on "Baptist Church Polity." The union meets May 17. Eddie Robertson and Emma Robertson celebrated their seventh and ninth birthdays one evening last week. Those present were Johnnie and Harry Furgeson, James Eagleson, John Washington, Arthur and Roy Hardy, Nettie and Jeddie Nelson, Myrtle Williams, Ethel Ransom, Lillian Higgins, Iola Higgins, and Luther Miner. Emma Robertson received some nice presents. Refreshments were served by Willie and Mabel Robertson. Despite the efforts of the prejudiced white press to belittle all which the Negro does, specimens of the Negro's genius and intellect will creep unknowingly into the columns of these very papers. Recently The Richmond Dispatch published in its Sunday issue a beautiful story from the pen of Mrs. Paul Laurence Dunbar, which it clipped from a Northern paper. In the same way it gave Mr. Charles W. Chesnutt, the eminent Negro author, much space in comment upon his story, "The Bouquet," which appeared in The Atlantic Monthly. Genius cannot be suppressed.—Exchange. There will be a literary and musical concert given in the Benevolent hall on Seventh street, May 2, under the auspices of the Phyllis Wheatley club, for the benefit of the Shiloh Baptist church. Admission, 10 cents. The following program will be rendered: Instrumental solo, Mrs. A. M. Thomas; vocal solo, Mrs. L. Brown; oration, G. Page; instrumental solo, Miss Lucy Bledsoe; violin solo, Miss Ogeal Wilson; recitation, Miss Corinne Buckner; instrumental solo, Mrs. Gertrude Jordan; vocal solo, Mrs. Mattie Slaughter; instrumental duet, Mesdames Taylor and Grant; recitation, Miss Minnie Page; instrumental solo, Miss Dora Wilson; bass solo, Captain Reynolds. Mrs. Maria Bradshaw, president. Here is an article running in the "plate matter" of our exchanges that will tickle sentimental girls and repentant old maids to death: "Some years ago Mr. Thomas Connors courted Miss Margaret Fitzmaurice, but they quarreled and separated, he going West and she to Waterbury, Conn., to live with relatives. Finally Miss Fitzmaurice became acquainted with Patrick Briscoll, and several months ago, after persistent courtship, she consented to be his wife. All arrangements were made for the wedding and the priest at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception was robed to perform the ceremony, but the bride refused to go to the altar. The affair caused a big sensation. To a friend she said she had a presentiment that the marriage would be fatal to her future happiness. The story was printed in the newspapers far and wide. It was read by a man in a restaurant at Chicago. This man was Thomas Connors, who years ago had courted Margaret. He wrote a letter to his formeer swertheart. She rejoiced upon hearing of the existence of the only man for whom she ever cared. She answered his letter and he went to Waterbury, and they were wed." During the war with Spain, for which our preparations were hurriedly made, the Democrats complained that our transport service was inferior, and their sympathy for the soldiers was permitted to work over time. But a few days ago a Democratic member of Congress from New York took the floor to complain that extravagance was being practiced in the construction and equipment of our army transports. The Democratic donkey doesn't stay hitched to one side of a question any great length of time. What a Topeka Boy Has Done. Citizens of Topeka will be interested in reading the following letter from an old Topeka boy, L. J. Thompson, whose career is an example of what any colored boy can do if he sets his head to it: YUHUU, NEW MEXICO, Sept. 12, 1899 Mr. Chas Gertzman Agent A, T & K S F R R, North Topeka, Kas DEAR SIR:—Having been sometime since I heard from you, I thought I would drop you a few lines. I am well and enjoying good health; hope you are enjoying the same blessing. I am still drawing a salary on the Mexican Central, the first and only "black" station agent that ever dropped in this part of the country. I handle the freight, passenger and telegraph business, and keep very busy sometimes, but I don't mind that, for I feel that without occupancy life would not be worth living. According to our Central Mexicano circular, No. 777 one of your right-hand general telegraph operators will leave Topeka, Mr. C. R. Hudson has been appointed general ticket and passenger agent on the Central in place of A. Hoffman, who resigned on account of ill health, to take effect September 15, 1899. How is Mr. White? Is he still railroading? [We are somewhat late in publishing the above letter, but we believe in the old adage, "Better late than never."—EDITOR.] The Primaries. Republican primaries were held last Saturday afternoon, and resulted in the election of a strong ticket. The following is the list of nominees : Z. T. Hazen, judge district court; A. M. Callaham, clerk of the district court; W. E. Fagan, probate judge; Galen Nichols, county attorney; Silas Rain, county commissioner; S. F. Wright, county superintendent; John T. Chaney, state Senator; John B. Sims, representative 37th district; Harry Safford, representative 38th district; Ed. McKeever, representative 39th district. Besides these, members of the County Central committee were selected. The results of the primaries, while very satisfactory, were in many instances a surprise. The small vote for Tom Doran was a great surprise. A light county vote and the hustling of Mr. Nichols's supporters secured for him the nomination of county attorney. In the contest for representative Mr. Brooks was defeated by John B. Sims, a prominent Shawnee county farmer. This is regarded as a point for the Baker forces, while Safford and McKeever are regarded as safe Burton men. It was the hottest primary ever held in this county and attracted more attention than the general election will next fall. Down in the Second ward Sherman Williams got one vote for district judge, and "Doc." Newman got one over in the Shunganunga precinct. Dennis Hope received a number of votes for clerk of the district court, but not enough to defeat Mr. Callaham. The colored voters divided their votes generally among the various candidates, and the people will look forward to see if they will receive a fair share of the patron age. Fred. Waterfield Strikes n Good Job. St. Louis Correspondence Sprigfield (ILL) Capital. Mr. F. M. Waterfield, a former resident of Springfield, will leave the city this week for North Harvey, Ill., where he has accepted a situation as private secretary to Mrs. Amanda Smith. He will also manage and edit The Orphan's Home Helper, a paper conducted by Mrs. Smith in the interest of her work. We believe that Mr. Waterfield will prove the right man in the right place. He leaves many friends and well-wishers in this city. Colored People Meet. It was a gathering of the representative colored people of Topeka at the old court house Thursday evening of last week. For sometime unpleasant rumors and a self-constituted committee have been engaged in visiting the Board of Education and the patrons of our colored schools, making charges of misconduct against the teachers. A few weeks ago this committee visited the Board of Education, and Chairman Edward Stephens, in addressing the board in executive session, is reported to have said: "I have traveled in England, I have traveled on the continent of Europe, I have lived as a missionary on the West Coast of Africa, but the colored people of Topeka are the most corrupt set of people I ever saw." This remark was the cause of the mass indignation meeting. The meeting was called to order, and Rev. Dr. George H. Shaffer, pastor of the St. John A. M. E. church, was elected chairman, and Capt. W. M. Reynolds, of the Twenty-third Kansas regiment, was elected secretary. Mr. James H. Guy very briefly stated the object of the meeting. No time was wasted in talk. A committee on resolutions was appointed, and made the following report, which was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, It comes to us from sources reliable that Edward Stephens, a black man, posing as a leader and educator of colored youth, has been guilty of attempting to defame and blacken the reputation and good standing of the colored people of Topeka, by publicly and falsely stating that they were low and corrupt in morals and manners, making no exceptions as to age, sex or class, seeking by such a statement to place the colored people of this city in the most odious light possible before the white people of this community, and thereby lessen their regard and consideration for us; and WHEREAS, Such utterances are consistent and in harmony with the course and conduct of said Stephens toward the colored people of this community during his stay of more than four years, and all of which time he has been of benefit to no one but himself, though representing and pretending that he was working for the colored youth of Topeka, when in truth and in fact we believe he has been working for himself only; and WHEREAS. The said Stephens is at the head of the Industrial Institute for Colored Youth of Topeka, an institution in which we, as colored people of Topeka, are much interested, and would gladly give our hearty co-operation and support but for the course and behavior of Stephens, whose universal custom is, when speaking of our race, to say "coons," "niggers" and "darkies," and who has set on foot a gigantic and systematic plan to place the colored people of the community in a ridiculous and odious light before the world; and WHEREAS. The said Stephens has the reputation of being a user of intoxicants; and WHEREAS, The said Stephens is a general disturber of the peace and a stirrer-up of envy and strife among our people in this community; and WHEREAS, The said Stephens has so conducted himself toward the colored people of this community as to destroy his usefulness (if he ever had any) among us: therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the colored people of Topeka, Kansas, in mass meeting assembled, and for this purpose only, do denounce the said Edward Stephens. That we look upon him as a man whose aims are cold-blooded and selfish. That, as tax-payers and citizens, we protest against the appropriation of the people's money for the maintenance of said institute while Stephens is at the head of it, or in any way connected with the same, for the only reason that we regard the same as wasted. Owing to the unmanly course of Stephens there is not now, nor has there been, we are informed, more than a half dozen bons fide pupils in said school, but appropriations we believe are being consumed by Stephens in providing for the comforts of himself and family, together with the two hangers-on who trail at his heels, tramp the streets, doing his bidding, and catching the crumbs that are swept from his bountiful table, made so, we believe, by generous donations of philanthropists and the state Legislature. Be it further Resolved, That we ask the Board of Managers of said institute to discharge said Stephens and disconnect him from the same in every way, and place at the head of the same some one whose Christian deportment, intelligence and manly bearing will insure a success of the school in our midst, and that to this end a committee of seven be selected from this meeting to present these resolutions to the Board of Managers, and make known our request; and that these resolutions, which are for the benefit of the public, be given to the press of the country. J. B. BASS, Chairman, S. P. HAWKINS, J. H. B. TAYLOR, J. D. EDMONDS, D. HOPE, Rev. B. F. Foster offered a letter of apology and explanation from Mr. Stephens, which was read and filed with the secretary. Strong speeches in favor of the resolutions were made by J. H. Guy and Rev. W. L. Grant. Messrs. Clay Odell, S. P. Hawkins, A. M Thomas, H. I. Monroe, Rev. H. H. Lucas, Rev. E. C. Stoner and D. H. Hope were appointed a committee to present the resolutions to the trustees of the industrial school and ask for the removal of Mr. Stephens, as an unfit person to fill such a position. Without further action the meeting adjourned. Fair West lodge, No. 1, U. O. I., has gained fourteen members in ten days, and has six petitions for the next meeting, which will be held Wednesday. The Owl club party was quite a success, socially and financially. Several visitors from Lawrence and elsewhere were here. Everybody was out with the exception of the girls who had no fresh party dresses. A Few Popular Young Ladies of Kansas Edition to be gotten out by THE PLAINDEALER about the middle of May will be the most artistic issue of any yet sent from this office. Copies have been ordered sent to all the big Eastern cities. Tom McAdoo, George Branford and Ep. Love were in Kansas City Sunday, "killing it." Here are three of the boys of Kansas, and wherever they set the pace, it is useless for others to follow, unless they want to leave an insignificant and dim light where McAdoo, Branford and Love have shown up with so much radiance and brilliance. Miss Willa Smith left Wednesday morning, for Kansas City, Mo., where she will work in the interest of THE PLAINDEALER. Willa Smith generally does good work for this paper—she is business-like, every inch of her—and we have no doubt she will do well. The K. C. folks should treat her right, and give her the money due this paper. We need it in our business. Facts That Every Patriot and Voter Ought to Know. Ready January 1st. THE 1900 WORLD ALMANAC AND ENCYCLOPEDIA. A Political Register Containing Full Information Upon All Statistical Facts and Figures. Every Politician Will Want a Copy. The New Congress. Over 600 Pages. SPECIAL FEATURES. 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George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness. ...Repairing Promptly Executed.... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan CREOLE POMADE... For Straightening Kinky and Curly Hair Without Injury—Removes gandruff, cure all diseases of the scalp—75 per jar. GEORGE W. STANFIELD, Druggist, 632 Kansas Ave., Topeka. For Sale Real Estate. THREE ROOM COTTAGE, N. Tyler street, East front 1½ lots, cellar, well, stable, $300 Good shape, on 1 acre, 1½ 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. N. BRANNER STREET, 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. R. O. HILLIARD 413 Kansas Avenue. I HAVE MADE a very careful test of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow among our colored students and found it a most hairy skin. It is just the thing to make the hair soft, yielding and straight. Kindly send me two bottles per person. Please send your Xours truly, J. H. Noomman, Professor of Agricultural Biology, State A. & M. College, Orangtown, S. C. If your dealer cannot supply you with the genuine Original Ozonised Ox Marrow (copyrighted) please send me the following deposit: THE OZONIZED Ox MARROW CO., 208 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 61701. J. S. HALE. LOAN OFFICE. N. Proprietor. as Avenue, May 1, with a Big Goods, second-Hand Misfit Clothing. KANSAS AVENUE. Ladies and Children without Escort En route to California should join one of the Santa Fe Route personally conducted excursions. The petty cares and annoyances of long distance travel are taken off their minds by special excursion conductor. No extra charge. Full information cheerfully furnished. T. L. KINO, Ticket Agent, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. TOPEKA. 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 Meals in City For 100 and 150. Polite Writers. Quick Service. Gordon's Palace Hotel, 654 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, 815 Kansas Avenue. $200,000 Worth of Property Has been placed in my hand that part has bee n taken under foreclosure tern 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 on easy terms ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 situate city, residences which you might desire. We have a number of large and peka, and farms to dispose of in all p J. H. B. T 119 West Fifth Avenue, Has been placed in my hand for disposal, for sale; and of which part has been n 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 desire. We have a number of large and small farms near the city of Topeka, and farms to dispose of in all parts of the state. 119 West Fifth Avenue, TOPEKA, KANSAS. PHONE NO. 689. KANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET, Whoelsale and Retail. Fresh and sugar cured Meats. SCHMIDT BRO'S : : : 306 E. SECOND ST. To my FOR SALE OFFICE HOURS 7 70 9 A. M. 12 70 2 F. M. I. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Office, 1331 Van Buren Special Attention to Ladies J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 406 Kansas Avenue. 'Phone 52 When in Kansas City Please Call at 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 P.M. 7 to 9 P.M. WM. 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, 300 4th. Res. 225 Medians. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 250 East Fifth Street, TOPKIA, KANSAS. Practices in all courts. Special attention-given criminal cases. W. I. JAMISON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Office, 117 W. Fifth St. A. M. THOMAS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 'Phone, 200. 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4 and 5. 'Topeka, Kan. OFFICE HOURS: 8 10 10 A. M. 3 10 5 P. M. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558. FRANK HERALD, ATTORNEY-AT-LAM. Room 313, Long Building, 515 Main Street, KANSAS CITY, MO. for disposal, for sale; and of which are. It principally is owned by Eas- so sell on reasonable terms. I have of the city, which can be bought al- ptery has been placed in my hands in short order. Houses range from s; also I have beautiful residences ed in the most beautiful part of the sire. and small farms near the city of To- parts of the state. TAYLOR, TOPEKA, KANSAS. North Topeka. Easter services were held in 11 street Baptist church Sunday evening. The church was beautifully decorated, and a nice program was rendered. Rev. D. Jones, of Kansas City, is conducting revival meetings for Rev. Barker. St. Elmo Art club met at the residence of Mrs. Amanda Haley on Palmer street, last Friday. The club is progressing rapidly. It adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Lou. McCoy April 27. Mitchell Pennington spent Easter in St. Joseph. Parthenia Jones returned from Coffeyville, Miss., last week. She will spend a few days in the city, and will return to her home in Oklahoma. Beulah Mission circle met at the residence of Maria Garrett last Wednesday with a good number of members present. The circle is preparing for a May supper. We are glad to know that Rebecca Bledsoe is much improved. Eveline Baker, of Memphis, Tenn., is in the city, and is the guest of Eveline Riece, 924 Western avenue. Rev. E. C. Stoner spent Easter in Frankfort, Kansas. Newton. John Frame, who has been visiting in Florence a few days, has returned home. Alva Turner is confined to his bed with inflammatory rheumatism. He has been quite ill, but is now on the mend. Will Phoenix removed his family here from Strong City last week, and two days later sold out his interest in the blacksmith shop to his partner, Mr. Hodson, and left at once for Emporia. Easter was observed in the Second Baptist church. The church was nicely decorated with potted plants, colored eggs and other ornaments. The program which was conducted by Mrs. F. Childs, was elegant. There were four added to the C. M. E. church Sunday, after the administering of baptism, by Rev. L. Palmer. The candidates were George and Ophelia Brown, Bertha Gray and Ella Johnson. They were all immersed at the Tenth street bridge. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, there were no Easter services at the C. M. E. church. Mrs. J. W. Gross was elected delegate to the Sunday school convention which is to be held in Paxico, Kas., June 12. Holton. L. Parks, agent for THE PLAINDEALER, went to Topeka Monday on business. On his return Tuesday, he reported that business was very prosperons, as eleven persons had paid for subscriptions. He also reported that everything is in good running order in THE PLAINDEALER office. Lizzie Brooks, formerly of Holton, but now of Columbus, Kas., is visiting Laura Bruce, of this city. Miss Lizzie is quite an enterprising young lady, and one among the best prima donnas we have. She is the daughter of Rev. H. H. Brooks, a former pastor of the A. M. E. church of this place. Margaret Walker left Tuesday of last week for Blue Rapids, where she will visit relatives and friends a week. Rev. Lee spent Sunday morning in Horton and returned in the evening. Rev. Ransom delivered an excellent sermon Friday evening in the A. M. E. church. He held quarterly conference Saturday evening and also delivered an excellent Easter sermon Sunday morning. He preached from Matt., 28th chapter and 6th verse: "He is not here, but is risen as He said; come, see the place where the Lord was slain." Owing to the inclementy of the weather Sunday afternoon, the children's program was put off until evening, which was quite interesting. The program was as follows: Opening song, "Low in the Grave He Lay;" prayer by Superintendent T. P. Brown; song, choir, "He Is Risen;" address, Rev. R. C. Lee; male quartette; recitation, Lillie Morton; solo, Miss-Walker, "Lead Me Gently;" essay, M. A. G. Martin, "Christ Arose;" recitation, Agnes Riley; song, choir, "Easter Morning;" recitation, Mrs. J. R. Martin; recitation, Jennie Riley; song, choir; paper, Mrs. R. C. Lee; recitation, Ernest Brown; guitar solo, Mrs. Wm. Davis; duet, Phena Daniels and Margaret Walker; "Christ Is Risen;" recitation, Edward Wilson; essay, A. D Riley, "Easter;" song, choir; closing talk, Superintendent T. P. Brown; closing song, "Nearer my God, to Thee." F. D. Holton arrived last week on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Ellen Holton. Paola. As you have no correspondent at this place, I assume the responsibility of letting your many readers hear from us through the columns of your paper. Our people in this part of the state compare favorably with those of any other section. Many own their own homes and are in very good circumstances. We foster three secret organizations, besides other societies and clubs. We have two colored teachers and one physician. There are eight colored students enrolled in the High school and about twenty-five in the grades. Rev. J. M. Johnson, a former resident of Paola, but now of Topeka, was called here week before last on account of the illness of his sister. Dr. C. E. Jones was in Garnett a week ago last Sunday. Appropriate Easter services were held at both the churches Sunday. Troy. Geo. Wakefield was the guest of friends in St. Joseph last Sunday. Prof. Frank Martin spent a few days in Atchison, the guest of his parents. Bert. Wakefield left for Chicago last week, where he will play ball this season. Doll. Mack, who has been away for several monts, returned home last week. Rev. Ransom, of Topeka, occupied the pulpit in the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Willie Brown is on the sick list. A successful entertainment was given at the Second Christian church last Saturday night. Will Wakefield spent Sunday in St.' Joseph. Jonn Gates, of Des Moines, Ia., spent a few days in town last week. The young people of the Second Christian church rendered a very fine program Easter. The recitations, essays and solos were excellent. Great credit is due Miss Mildred Davis and Prof. Frank Martin for their good music. Mrs. Hannah Martin rendered a beautiful solo. We wish Easter came oftener. Wamego. We notice that some one not in town has taken the authority to write up names, and in doing so has placed some people in a peculiar light not very pleasant. In a recent issue of THE PLAINDEALER an unknown correspondent writing from this place stated that a cake walk was held in the A. M. E. church, and we wish to say that the statement was not true. The special services held in the Tabernacle Baptist church Sunday afternoon and evening, were quite interesting. A carefully prepared program was rendered Sunday evening in the Second Baptist church. The decorations were pretty and appropriate. The music was excellent. Those of special mention were: Duet, Mesdames Patton and Harper; paper, S. E. Anderson; solo, Mrs. Alexander; violin solo, Fayette Anderson; paper, Mrs. Carr; duet, Carrie and Daisy Bradford. The A. M. E. church, through the efforts of Rev. Terrill, has succeeded in raising the amount of $45.00 for repapering the walls. Thomas Glover superintended the painting of the wood-work, and with new carpet the interior has been transformed into one of the nearest edifices of worship in the city, and was all in readiness for Easter, which added much to the charm of the elaborate decorations. During the evening music of a high order was rendered by the choir with full orchestral accompaniment. The program in part was: Recitation, Mr. Terrell; paper, Mrs. N. C. Smith; recitation, Mrs. Abernathy; solo, Josie Jones; paper, J. T. Chinneth; recitation, Mr. Vernon; solo, F. Andrews; dialogue, Misses L. Covington and L. Parks; duet, G. W. White and wife. The Christian Graces were represented by Mesdames Terrill, S. W. Jones and Miss Andrews, and were very prettily portrayed by them. A necktie social was given Monday evening in the Second Baptist church. Miss Carter, of Solerville, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. E. Harper. Carbondale. Rev. P. H. Graham, of Topeka, was with us Easter Sunday, and conducted services all day. Sunday school convened at 10 a. m. The school was well taught by the Rev. Graham, after which a program was rendered by the young people on Easter topics. At 11 a. m. he delivered a very interesting sermon from Matt. 28th chapter and a part of the 7th verse; subject, "Christ's resurrection is declared by an angel." All who attended the meeting were very much aroused over the sermon. Quite a number of visitors were present from the country and around the city. We believe that Rev. Graham can do much good in Carbondale. He will be with us the first Sunday in May and preach a sermon on "Baptism," and administer the Lord's Supper to us. George Richardson, Jr., was united in matrimony Friday evening, 13th inst., to Margaret E. White, at the home of the bride, 519 Western avenue, Rev. R. H. Graham officiating. Great Bend. The entertainment given by the Eastern Star Thursday night was quite a success. Mrs. G. C. Seller conducted the program, which was a rare treat to the audience. Rev. J. R. Johnson and his united band are building a parsonage. Isaac Gower has returned from Nashville, Tenn., where he has been visiting his parents. Frank Dennie, of Oklahoma, is visiting friends in the city. Jacob Bundenthal died Saturday and was buried Sunday evening. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and also the Eastern Star. The members took charge of the body and laid it in its last resting place. Mary Rawles, of Colorado, is visiting Mrs. Nannie Tox. C. W. Evin has secured a position with the Hooper Drug Co. The A. M. E. Sunday school rendered an excellent program Easter, on which the Baptists took part. Rev. W. P. Greene will go to the country Sunday to organize a Methodist Sunday school. The entertainment given by the members of the Baptist church in Odd Fellow's hall Friday night, was well attended. Bettie Jones has returned from Newton. Atchison. The Scientific circle met at the residence of W. E. Gray Monday evening and was royally entertained by Miss Sadie Stone. The circle finished the sub-kingdom, Vertebrata. Each member reviewed an order. The Methodist furnace entertainment netted $34.20 Rev. J. B. Jones closed his church for a while, owing to several cases of scare near by. Several local lodges will have their histories written in THE PLAINDEALER, beginning next issue. Mr. J. H. Childers, while attending the Masonic grand lodge here last year, lost a valuable badge presented him by the Cyrene Knights. It was returned to him this week. Ira E. Munford gets the principal prize occasionally, but he got the booby at Miss Stone's Monday evening. One doctor telephoned last week to another doctor's patient as to whether he was well yet, and the attending physician answered the 'phone. This is a breach of medical ethics. The drug store where there is no discrimination at the soda fountain in the city, sold more soda than all the other fountains combined. The drug firm which discriminated against the colored people, has dissolved partnership, is on the downward slide. May it continue to slide until it reaches h—l, is the prayer of many. Arkansas City. On Easter we had a reviving of the atmosphere, and the rain fell in torrents. No morning services were held at the A. M. E. church, but in the afternoon the Sunday school was largely attended and a good missionary collection was raised. There is to be an entertainment given by the ladies who are connected with the K. of P., Tuesday. John Moore, who ran a lunchroom at the Santa Fe depot, has sold out, making a good profit on his deal. Mr. Moore is a man who understands the restaurant business, and we hope he will open a new one soon. Miss Sims, of Ottawa, who has been in Oklahoma, teaching, for the last few months, returned to Arkansas City last week. Valley Falls. Rev. C. G. Tutt preached from Matt. 28:19-20. Osawkie people were up Sunday to the baptizing by immersion at the river side. Good meeting at the river; also good behavior. Sisters Dora Lee Hudspeth and Effie Murray were the candidates. The Second Methodist church had its Easter program Sunday evening. It was quite nice. The Second Baptist church had its Easter program Monday evening; everyone had a fine time. The following persons had excel- It Satisfies The people—that's the reason our Millinery has become so popular; that's the reason our great new room devoted entirely to Millinery is always crowded; that's the reason we have a half dozen first-class milliners working with all their skill and might. Here are other reasons: Fine untrimmed Dress Shapes and short back Sailors, 49c black and all colors..... Dress shapes, fine styles and colors, cost you elsewhere up 75c to $1.50..... Hand-made Hats, straw-braid on wire frame, beautiful spring colorings, all 98c shapes..... Old-timers will charge you $1.00 for the work alone. Two Velvet Crush Roses 10c in bunch, 5c and..... Fine French Crush Roses at half value, go at, per bunch, 33c 19c and..... American Beauty Roses, Reds and Pinks, per bunch, 5c, 25c 10, 19c and..... Big flash Rhinestone ornaments,worth 39c, go at.. Big stock of Mulls, Nets, plain and embroidered Chiffons, Laces, Veilings, etc., all at less than usual prices. SPECIAL Fine-weave 40-in. mousse line de soie at 59c per yard. FOR THIS WEEK ONLY. Cut out and bring this ad. to our Millinery department and get a Jeweled Hat Pin Free. We are bound you shall see our Millinery Annex. Troup's Enterprise, Millinery Department, 519 Kansas avenue. Entrance through Main Store, 521 Kansas avenue. lent selections: Mrs. Azalia E. Martin, Misses Dora Hudspeth and Mamie Roberts. Thanks are extended to all for their help intellectually, spiritually and financially. Rev. C. G. Tutt will be away until the first Sunday in May. Rev. J. H. Vanlue will visit our city Wednesday. Mattie Mason, of Dover, Okla., left this week for her home, after visiting relatives and friends for more than two weeks. Hutchinson. John De France, of McPherson, was in the city Saturday, en route to Valley Center, where he spent Easter with friends. Laura Thomas, of Newton, is in the city, visiting relatives and friends. The wife of A. J. Gothard is very low. After sending a billet-doux to two different ladies with no avail, and while perplexed as to sending the third, a young gentleman was heard to murmur: "I wonder if she'll answer if I write." George Brady has been all smiles for a week. It is not known what pleases him, unless he has inherited a valuable estate. Hidus Harding is preparing to to farm this summer. There is a young gentleman who is constantly singing "How can I bear to leave thee?" It is reported that Miss Gertrude Wakefield and Will Saulters, of Sterling, are to be married sometime this month. He Always Does Himself Credit. From The Christian Recorder. In getting out his Easter programs this year our enterprising secretary of missions, Dr. H. B. Parks, has covered himself with lasting credit. The original poetry and music contributed by our own authors are crowning features of the program. Missouri Pacific Route THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P. & T.A., ST. LOUIS, MO. F. E. NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. If you are enthusiastic over anything, naturally you will exaggerate and, to some extent, lie about it. A mother, in writing a son, never fails to work this phrase: "Now, don't forget to send me that money." So far as the men are concerned there are but two sides to every question; but with the women there are at least a dozen. It is presumed that a great many "professional" men hang out their shingles to keep the police from running them in for vagrancy. The use of the words "methinks" and "gladsome" by a writer or an orator, suggests an amateur and a graduate of some cheap college. Every young man in love with a girl, suspicions that every young man who looks at her is also in love with her, and is trying to steal her. When it is reported of a colored society girl that "she will shortly leave for an extended trip through Europe and the East," it is meant that she will go as nurse to some white family of means. Women should not expect a hardworking man to leave and come home with a standing collar on. The women have wonderful ideas as to "ideals," of course, but they should not expect a man to work in a coal Publication Notice. James Wesley Worth, defendant, The state of Kansas to said defendant, James Wesley Worth: The said defendant, James Wesley Worth, will take notice that the said plaintiff, Mary Worth, of the county of Shawnee and state of Kansas, did on the 3rd day of April, 1900, commence an actos and file a petition in the District Court within and county of Shawnee, in the state of Kansas, James Wesley Worth, defendant, and that said James Wesley Worth, defendant, must appear and answer the said petition so filed against him by the said plaintiff, on or before the 60th day of May, 1900, or said petition will be taken as true and a judgment and against said plaintiff in the said plaintiff against said defendant and in favor of said plaintiff, divorcing said plaintiff from said defendant on the ground of abandonment of said plaintiff by said defendant, and restoring to her her name of Mary Taylor and grazing to said plaintiff such other and further relief as in equity the nature of said plaintiff's case may be. Witness my hand and seal of said court affixed at my office in the city of Topeka this 4th day of April, 1900. [Attest :] A. M. CALLAHAM, Clerk District Court. JOSHPE REED, Attorney for Plaintiff First publication April 6, 1900. Publication Notice. In the District Court in and for Shawnee county, Kansas. Alberta Mason, plaintiff, vs. Purchard Mason, defendant. No 20545 The defendant, Richard Mason, is hereby notified that he has been sued by the plaintiff in the District Court for his lawsuit for the petition filed in the office of the clerk of said court on or before the 60th day of May, 1900, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered as prayed for divorcing said plaintiff from the defendant on the ground of abandonment and non-support and restoring said plaintiff for her maiden name. Attest: A. M. CALLAHAM, ALBERTA MASON Clerk District Court. By her attorney, W. I. JAMIN. First publication April 13, 1900. Notice Again. We desire to remark, as we did on December 8, 1899, that we are no longer in any way connected with or interested in the Capital Pharmacy and have not been since the above date, and have not been nor are we now in any way responsible for any of its bills JAMES H. GUY, W. E. JACKSON, W. I. JAMISON. First publication april 13, 1900. MISSOURI PACIFIC L. RAILWAY shaft, with a standing collar on, and keep it clean. Only women and dudes, who do the major portion of the loafing of the world, have time to dress, and look well. Hard-working men do not. One can only distinguish between conscience and pride from the fact that the former is the more willing to acknowledge its mistakes and the latter the more determined and obstinate that its mistakes shall not be acknowledged. Africa is Coming. The election of Archdeson Johnson, a native African, of the Yoruba tribe, to the English Episcopacy, the second native African thus honored, is quite an advanced step, and prophetic of a brighter era for English civilization, in the evangelization of the Dark Continent. Roosevelt should produce his proof in the contention that the Negroes were lacking in any particular in the late Spanish war. It is not the intention of this paper to maliciously criticise his comment on the situation, but if the governor of New York, who covets greater honors, is guilty of wittingly putting the Negro troops in a bad light, then he ought to stand responsible for his actions. In the language of Grant: "Let no guilty man escape." To be right is better than to be president. A Profitable Way to See The West Is to join one of the personally conducted California excursions of the Santa Fé Route. Congenial companions are assured. Special conductors relieve you of all care and contribute materially to your enjoyment. No extra charge. Inquire of T. L. KING, Topeka Agent, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ky. ARE YOU GOING TO Chicago or the East? THE THROUGH EXPRESS FROM Colorado—Kansas--Nebraska VIA OMAHA. Great RockIsland Route AND THE Chicago Express from Kansas City In addition to Pullman Sleepers, Free Chair Cars, and the Best Dining Car Service in the World, are equipped with Furnished in club style and supplied with latest periodicals, illustrated papers and a select library of recent fiction. For Colorado and the West Try the COLORADO FLYER Fast, carries Dining Cars and Pullman Sleepers. Leave Omaha 6:40 p. m.; Kansas City, 6:30 p. m.; St. Joseph, 4:50 p. m. Arrive Denver and Colorado Springs next morning. JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. & T. A., Chicago, Ill. E. W. THOMPSON, A.G. P. & T. A., Topeka, Ks. 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