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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Keep Your Hand on Your Pocketbook ; Don't Pay a Penny to Campaign Editors and Political Scalawags. Keep Your Hand on You A CALL ISSUE Colored Republicans of Kansas Called a Convention for T ka to Be Held in May. We publish below the call for a conference of the colored men of the state to convene in Topeka May 14 and 15. This conference should be largely attended, as there are many questions of interest to the race in this state, which are worthy of consideration. It is not a delegate convention, but will be made up of Republicans from all parts of Kansas who are interested in thoroughly organizing our people and helping to roll up the majority for the state ticket this fall. Through neglect, we have failed to secure a colored delegate to the national convention of the party. We believe the men who will assemble here next month will devise a plan for thoroughly organizing the state next year. To the Colored Republicans of Kansas: Fellow-citizens: Recognizing the imperative need of a more perfect organization among our people to secure the higher virtues of exalted citizenship, closer affiliation in the ideas of industry, agriculture, the trades and the professions and government, and believing that a tangible organization among the younger and older men which shall have for its objects, primarily, a more filial relationship among those who are making progress in letters and material advancement—the advocates of our industrial, civil and political life, we, the undersigned, after mature deliberation, call upon the Republican organizations in all counties of this state where such may exist, to meet in conference at the old court house, in Tupeka, Kas., May 14 and 15, 1900, at 4:30 p. m., to consider the following propositions: First, our relation to the state and national administrations; second, to discuss public questions; third, to consider plans for a permanent state administration. Some may entertain objections to a conference or convention of colored men, on the ground that such meetings are usually held in the interest of some man or set of men who desire prestige before the public. We assure you it is not the case now. It is proposed that this will be a meeting of the people, for the people and by the people; free from bickerings and strife customary to such gatherings. Again, we are certain that no other class of citizens can object to Negro organization for their best interests in the face of the age—the spirit to centralize, unify and accelerate. The once famous Boston lecturer, Joseph C. Cook, has said "If the Negroes want to be respected they must materialize, agitate, terrorize, unite and do all within the pale of reason and the law." We believe these are the sentiments of every true, patriotic, American citizen, be he white or black, rich or poor. We must organize along all lines! We should have an intelligent conception of all public questions like labor, the gold standard, expansion, commerce and trade, trusts, imperialism, the rights of citizens, etc. The 20,000 Negro voters of Kansas should express themselves as to cutting down the quota of representatives in those states of the South, in the House of Representatives and in the United States Senate where the practical disfranchisement of Negro voters has taken place. Then, again, an organized sentiment should be effected to induce the emigration of honest, enterprising colored people to this state to settle upon the millions of acres of Kansas lands as farmers. Signed, Dr. W. H. Hudson, Dr. Grant G. Brown of Atchison county; Dr. B. A. McLemore, Maj. G. W. Ford, Rev. J. Dudley of Bourbon county; Rev. P. A. Delano of Cowley county; Green Keith, C. C. James of Douglas county; M. B. Berry, Robert Johnson of Finney county; James F. Botts of Johnson county; Prof. C. B. Bryant, James Tompkins of Jeffer- At Washington VOLUME II. FRIDAY MORNING. and on Your Pock ISSUED. Ins of Kansas Have T ention for Tope- son county, J. W. French of Labette county; Alexander A. Reeves, D. F. Tipton of Lyon county; Dennis Jones, T. W. Bell of Leavenworth county; Capt. S. W. Jones, Rev. M. L. Copleland of Sedgwick county; W P. Akers, Weir City; John S. Lewis, Fleming and J. S. Hale, Chanute, of the Afro-American Council of the Third Congressional district; Robert Keith, Fred. Roundtree, J. H. Guy, W. E. Stewart, Capt. W. M. Reynolds, J. M. Wright of Shawnee county. Tennesseetown is an unique community in some ways and so has attracted considerable comment, most of which has not been favorable. It is fair to the inhabitants that the facts should be known. This is by no means a "slum district," as it has frequently been called. It is the home of working people, the most of whom are thrifty and intelligent. First, it has been commonly reported that the families are large, and the children swarm. The fact is that the average size of the families is just four. The families were not originally large. The average size of the original families, including those who are dead or moved away, is just a little over seven. Few of the families except the very oldest reach this average. Secondly, it is believed by many that large numbers are crowded into small cabins of few rooms. The truth is that the average size of the houses is approximately four rooms. There are only two or three houses of a single room, and they are invariably occupied by only one or two people. Among the one hundred and forty-six colored families of Tennesseeetown, there are not more than one or two houses that are seriously overcrowded. Thirdly, the intelligence of the place is usually underestimated. Eighty-seven per cent. of the people can read and write. Those who can not are, with only one or two exceptions, old people who were formerly slaves. Moreover, there is quite a number of colored people with college or High school education in the place. Of course, children too young to go to school are left out of this summary. Nearly all the people have a fair common school education. Fourthly, some have even said to us that they supposed the criminal element predominated in this place. The truth is the criminal element is very small, and held in general disfavor by the people. Fifthly, the people have been represented as shiftless and living, many of them, in abject poverty. This is far from the case. Fifty-two per cent. of the people own their own homes, whereas only about 33 per cent. of the laboring men who reported to the labor bureau of Kansas last year owned their homes. The inhabitants of Tennessee town are above the average of working people in this respect. Only about 11 per cent. of the people ever receive any aid from the county or city, and most of these only in cases of sickness or extreme cold. The two or three cases where people are helped regularly are widows or very old people, and even they are not helped in the summer time. White friends often give things to the people. Many of these things are, however, of little or no value. According to a careful estimate, the average income of each family is $399.27 per year. This estimate is below rather than above the actual income. The average assets of each family, made in the same way, are $s92.41. This showing is very good in the face of the fact that race prejudice limits the Negro's sphere of activity. Sixthly, some have expressed great discouragement over the moral status of Negroes in general. It seems to us, after considerable thought and observation, that those in this place, at least, have made very encouraging gains over the moral standards of slavery. On the whole, they have responded well to their opportunities for betterment in every line. There Is So Much TOPEKA, KANSAS, APRIL 27, 1900. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 21.—The following is a summary of the principal provisions of the Porto Rican act, which goes into effect May 1: From the date of the passage of the act the same custom duties are levied on all goods entering Porto Rico from foreign countries as are levied on the same goods entering the United States, save that coffee, which has free entry into the United States, is to pay a duty of 5 cents per pound on entering Porto Rico. Scientific, literary and artistic works and books and pamphlets printed in the English language may enter Porto Rico free of duty. All merchandise coming into the United States from Porto Rico and into Porto Rico from the United States shall pay 15 per cent. of the present Dingley tariff rates; articles of the class which pay an internal revenue tax in the United States must also pay a sum equal to this internal revenue duty, while articles from the United States going into Porto Rico must also be subjected to any internal revenue rates of taxation there collected on that class of articles. One feature of the act, which heretofore seems to have attracted little attention, is extremely important to the Porto Ricans, because it will permit them to import, free of any duty, nearly all of the necessities of life. Under the orders which the secretary of war had issued, flour, bacon, codfish, fresh beef, pork, mutton, rice, bags for sugar, coopers' wares and wood cut for making casks for sugar or molasses, machinery and apparatus for making and refining sugar, or for other agricultural purposes, plows, hoes, hatchets, machetes and other agricultural implements not machinery, rough lumber and modern school furniture, crude petroleum, lime, asphalt, bitumen, trees, plants and mosses in natural or fresh state, mineral, carbonated and seltzer waters, either natural or artificial, root beer, ginger ale and similar non-alcoholic beverages, and numerous other articles are admitted free of duty and will continue to be so admitted under the act which says specifically that all "merchandise and articles entered in Porto Rico free of duty under orders heretofore made by the secretary of war shall be admitted into the several ports thereof when imported from the United States free of duty, all laws or parts of laws to the contrary notwithstanding." It thus appears that the Porto Ricans will, under the new act, receive from the United States free of any duty all of the above important articles in addition to those regularly upon the free list under the Dingley law, while on other articles they will pay but 15 per cent. or three-twentieth of the regular Dingley tariff rates, and, what is equally important, they may put an end to the payment of even this small duty at any time they may desire, since the law specifically provides that these duties shall cease as soon as the Porto Rican Legislature shall have provided the necessary revenue for the expenses of the government of the island. The duties collected under the act are to be placed at the disposal of the president to be used for the government and benefit of Porto Rico until the government of Porto Rico shall have been organized, when the moneys collected are to be turned into the local treasury of Porto Rico. Goods imported from Porto Rico and under bond are to pay only the duty imposed by the act. The old law forbidding the marriage of priests and ministers is repealed. Congressman Crumpacker's Bill Is Assailed By One of the Strongest Papers in the South. Editors and Political S A NORTH co Congressman Crump sailed By One o est Papers in The Blow at the South's Political Power. We publish the following wail from the New Orleans (La.) Picayune in reference to the very probable reduction of Southern representatives now receiving careful attention by all Republican statemen: Reference has been made to the Crumpacker bill, offered in Congress, to cut down the national representation of the Southern states that have deprived of the elective franchise the illiterate and shiftless Negroes. Mr. Crumpacker is an Indiana Congressman, and his object is to destroy the power of the Southern Democracy in the national Legislature, or else force the South into the Republican party. It is not likely that any such bill will be passed at the present session of Congress, since it might interfere with President McKinley's renomination and election. Senator Hanna, the president's manager, has already sent out orders that nothing shall be done with the matter for the present. But when the president shall be enjoying his second term, there will be no political reason for delaying action. If the Congressional representation of the states of South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana should each be cut down in proportion to the Negro element eliminated from the franchise, it is likely that each would not have left more than three Congressmen, a total of nine, where they now have twenty. But not only would the states mentioned lose representation, but the Hoosier Congressman's bill proposes virtually to cut down the representation of every Southern Congressional district where there is a large Negro population which from any cause does not show up in national elections. The Baltimore Sun, commenting on the matter, declares that it is time for the Southern people to wake up to the fact that their representation in Congress and in the Electoral College may be reduced by a Republican Congress, unless the national Democratic party can elect Mr. McKinley's successor or secure control of one branch of Congress. The capital is to be at San Juan. Persons who were Spanish subjects April 11, 1899, and who have not elected to preserve their allegiance to Spain, are held to be citizens of Porto Rico and entitled to the protection of the United States. The laws and ordinances of Porto Rico now in force are to continue except as altered by the act, or by military orders, and which are not inconsistent with the laws of the United States. The Sun thinks, despite the fact that President McKinley has praised the patriotism of the South and spoken eloquently of the "era of reconciliation," he would probably sign a bill cutting down the South's representation if such a measure should be enacted by Congress during his second term. All the expressions of goodwill and assurances of regard in which he has abounded in the past year would be forgotten when the Republic an majority in Congress enacted legislation of the character suggested by Mr. Crumpacker. The vessels of Porto Rico are to be naturalized and admitted to the benefits of the United States coasting laws. Quarantine stations are to be established. Porto Rico coins are to be retired, the peso being rated at 60 cents in the exchange. Three months after the act takes effect Porto Rico coins are not to be legal tender. Property usually under the control of the United States will so continue, and other properties acquired from Spain will be administered by the Porto Rican government. The governor is to be appointed by the president and hold his office for four years, having the powers conferred on governors of territories of the United States, but is to make his reports through the secretary of state to the president. An executive council appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate consists of a secretary, attorney-general, treasurer, auditor, commissioners of interior and education, and five other persons to hold office for four years. The council is the upper branch of the Legislature, five of whom shall be natives of Porto Rico. The other branch shall be a house of delegates, to consist of thirty-five members, elected biennially by the qualified electors. "If," says The Sun, "Southern Democrats can contemplate without alarm a reduction of their representation in the House of Representatives and in the Electoral College, they will, of course, make no effort to change the leadership and policies of their party, but will drift along under the leadership which has resulted in disaster. On the other hand, if they realize the danger by which they are menaced, they should make every effort to unite Democrats of all sections and of every shade of opinion on a platform which will give offense to none." Provision is made for enacting legislation similar to that in other territories. The judicial power is vested in courts already established, the chief justice and associate justices and marshal to be appointed by the president, judges of the district courts and other officers by the governor of Porto Rico. There is also a United States district court. No export dutiés are to be collected, but taxes and licenses may be levied. On the regular election day in November, and every two years thereafter, Porto Rico may choose a commissioner to represent the island at Washington; salary, salary, $5,000. When the Republican party, some years ago, feared that it was to be driven from power by the Democracy, it proposed the infamous "force bill," by which it hoped to control elections and perpetuate itself in power, and it came dangerously near enacting it into a law when that party was in greater danger of defeat than it is today. That the Republicans would not hesitate to any radical measure that would perpetuate their political power is not to be doubted. A commission of three members, one a native of Porto Rico, is to be named to revise and codify the laws of Porto Rico. The total receipts in the island of Porto Rico, from date of American occupation to February 28, 1900, amounted to the sum of $2,592,217.49, divided as follows: Customs receipts, $2,027,774.93; postal receipts, $54,698.65; internal revenue receipts, $457,667.48; miscellaneous receipts, $52,076.43. The disbursements during the same period amounted to the sum of $2,173,258.51. Gratification is universally expressed at the unanimous indorsement of William McKinley's candidacy for a second term as president of the United States, by the Workingmen's Protective Tariff League of Pennsylvania. As The Baltimore Sun well says: "By cutting down the electoral vote of Have Forgotten Brya NUMBER 17. Scalawags. HERNER. Impacker's Bill Is As- of the Strong- in the South. the South, it would be easier for the Republicans to win in the future and proportionately more difficult for the Democrats. Mr. Crumpacker's plan is not designed to improve the condition of the Negro. Its object is to make it harder to turn a Republican administration out of power when it has become odious to the people. It is simply an evidence of the 'imperialism' in domestic affairs which we may expect to be adopted along with 'imperialism' in the Philippines." The "truly good city" and The Topka Capital are in the throes of a spasm over the Shawnee county primaries held Saturday, April 14. The Capital is not pleased because its candidate for county attorney was beaten. It charges that the jointists and Kansas brewers bought the nomination. There must exist a terrible state of affairs in the "truly good" Topka. The Capital editor must have been looking up the question of the state funds in the Topka banks before the primaries, or he would have seen the fellow in the woodpile. Mr. Nichols, the successful candidate, is a young man, a graduate of the State University and an understudy of Col. Jetmore. He is a brilliant and upright young man who will do his duty, if elected county attorney, just as well as The Capital's man would had he been nominated. The Capital should not bolt Mr. Nichols. It would be a bad example to set for those whom the Boss-Busters, the great common people, seem to have set aside. There will be many disappointed candidates this fall, to whom such an act as bolting the successful nominee might appeal as a way out. Galen Nichols is a fine fellow and deserves the honor which has come to him. Let The Capital swallow its pique, and give him the loyal support that is his due. Drunk with a little seeming success in his Boss-Busting business, The Capital editor threatens ruin if he is not permitted to rule. Mr. James Gerald Brooks, one of the prominent young men of the city, was appointed as messenger for the mayor and the appointment confirmed by the council Tuesday night, April 17, and Mr. Brooks went to work the following Wednesday morning. The appointment came as a surprise to many of the friends of Mr. Brooks, also as a disappointment to others, but it is the concensus of opinion that a better selection could not have been made by Mayor Moores. "Kansas Famine Relief Day." Major Anderson, the secretary, has had a large force of typewriters at work for the last two weeks in the Capitol building, and has sent letters appealing for help to nearly every organization in the state, as suggested in the governor's message. Circulars and illustrated posters have been sent to thousands of people, and 300 little mite boxes have been distributed in Topeka, and parties in every town have been asked to start a subscription paper and prepare a mite box. The following days have been set apart for the Indian Famine sufferers: India Corn Day, Saturday, April 28; India Relief Day, Sunday, April 29; School Children's India Relief Day, April 30. Let every colored farmer send in corn. The Post Dispatch, of St. Louis, had a full-page illustrated article on the "Kansas Famine Relief Work" by R. M. Yost, one of its reporters. Mr. Yost was in the city this week. J. Ware Butterfield has been acting as Major Anderson's assistant, and has charge of the working force, and also acted as press agent. yan, Dewey & Co. Che Plaindealer. ————————E Prblsted at Topeka, Kansse,fhewnes county, ‘very Bricay morning, by Ze Phindesier Pub- {sb e ocwpany, 14 E. Seventh street. ‘Entered at the postofice at Topeka, Kansas, Saawnce county, as second «tases mall matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES : Oro your, DY MAL... seeeee ee veneeeee oe $1 OU Bhe Mooths, by WAY ....6- seeeerereeerererees TSC ‘Three months, by mall......ceccereeeeersrer G0C MrexCanre, - - Bosinees Manager 3. H.Qnmpem, - - - Editor. Wax Hirsi, + Managing Editor. ECDIMAV ADPDIT 97 10ND [in order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, cor- respondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday), DISHONEST METHODS. popularity as United States Senator from Kansas, remarked that ‘+ political purity is an ired- escent dream.” For the utter- ance of this political aphorism, the Populist **band wagan’’ ran over him. and in these piping times of Republican prosperity, the late lamented Jchn J. is busy speculating on ‘‘future exis- tence" in The New York Jour- nal. Nevertheless, his trite re- mark regarding political pu- rity was true; then we do not be- lieve it has lost by the lapse of time. The noted gentleman was a political ** mixer,’’ in his day, of no mean capacity. His a perience extended from the mak- ing of a president down through the ramifications of American politics to the primaries for nom- mating aldermen. John spoke by the card in this particular. Just now there is a very respect- able element of the Republican ” party indulging in a paroxysm of righteous horror over the nom- ination of Galen Nichols for county attorney on the 14th inst., by the use of boodle and more or less liquor. We are in- clined to believe that much of this grief is made for the occa- sion. Our knowledge of politics and political methods, not quite so extensive, perhaps, as some of the bolters’, compels us to believe that there has not bcen a primary or an election held in Shawnee county in the last fifteen years in which there has not been more or less money used and liquor drunk. The use of money became so notorious a few years ago, that our state Legislature was compelled to take cognizance of it, and pass a law obliging candidates to file a sworn, detailed statement or ex- penses incurred in defeat of suc- cess. This has not very materi- ally corrected the evil of unduly influencing voters, In all pop- ular elections there is a large el- ement infiuenced in this way. Candidates for offices are indif- ferent to the previous political af- filiation of the voter. They do not care whether the voter has been a Whig, a Free Soiler, a Democrat, a Popplist ora Free Silver-middle-of-the-roader— it's the vote that counts. Efforts have been made to influence vot- ers ever since the days when the Roman freemen wrote the name of their choice for dictator on shells. This influencing of voters is a matter to which moder civilization has so far given but little attention and the American politicians no conscien- tious scruples. THE PLAINDEALER does not believe that there was absolute purity in the recent Republican primanes, nor do we believe Mr. Nichols to be guilty of all the fraud, We believe the recent » Primaries to have been as fairly managed as any primary election held in Topeka during the last fifteen years, If, as it is con- tended by some, Mr. Nich- ols secured his nomination by fraud, then it is a reasonable as- sumption that every other can- didate nominated is a case of fraud. It is probably conceded by all that the heavy vote in the First and Second wards is re- sponsible forthe present ticket. If this be accepted, then the only thing to dois tofcarefully analyze the vote of thesetwo wards. The complete returns show that 893 votes were cast in the First ward ; of these, 831 were for the various candidates for county attorney. Here are 62 votes not cast for county attorney. These must have been for Fagan or some other ambitious candidate. In the Second ward, out ofa to- tal vote of 1,159 only 1,056 were cast for the three candidates for county attorney. Here again are 103 votes to spare. In the Third ward there are 35 votes, and in the Fourth ward 41 votes were cast, which were not count- ed for the candidates for county attorney. It is a mistake to charge Mr. Nichols with fraud. If hiselec- tion is unfair, then every candi- date nominated was unfairly se- lected. The great mistake of the “bolters"’ is that they failed to select their candidates by remain- ing at home or away from the polls. It would be wise for them fo emulate the very sensible ex- ample of Hon. Charles Spencer in coming to the will of the ma- jority and help to roll up the big majority sure to come to the tick- et nominated on the 14th rather than undertake to create the impression that there was fraud when there was no fraud. FARMERS’ CHANCES. THE PLainDEALER has hereto- tore had much to say about the position of Kansas farming as a means of solving the race prob- lem. May 4, we shall reproduce Mr. Graves's statement taken from The Topeka State Journal on ‘how he made his money.’ Mr. Graves is no exception in ability to a thousand young Ne- groes who are wasting precious time chasing plates ia hotels or polishing boots in barbershops. The opportunities for our young men to acquire wealth, property and a good name on Kansas farms, is greater than any other department of human activity. Tke great bugaboo of race preju- dice meets the young Negro in all lines of the business world, but in raising hogs, cattle, corn, wheat, rye, oats, alfalfa, and putting them on the market, the least prejukiée is encountered and the greatest possible encour- agement given. There is prac- tically no prejudice among the farmers of anycommunity. They are that widely separated that any neighbor is welcomed, and heartily extended every cour- tesy one man may reasonably ask of another. Mr. Graves is but one of many Negroes who are laboring today to increase the productiveness of Kansas soil. But he has added to his native energy an intelligent understanding of all things that contribute to the successful rais- ing of potatoes ; hence he is the potato king of Kansas. Colored farmers, to succeed, must have an intelligent knowl- edge of the science of farming. Farming is as much a science as railroad building, and requires as high an order of intellect. ~We have before us the quarterly re- port of Secretary Coburn of the State Board of Agriculture. Like all of Mr. Coburn'’s reports, it is full of just such information as is needed by all farmers. Devot- ed to Forage and Fodders, it’s exhaustive papers on alfalfa, sorghum, corn stover, soy-beans, millet, etc., are the result of the careful observance of the most intelligent citizens of Kansas. They deal not only in the best and most economical methods of raising forage for cattle, hogs and horses, but the best methods of feeding to secure results of greater financial benefit to the farmer. These things the Negro farmer should know. He should secure’possession of these reports, carefully read and digest their contents and apply the informa- tion gained to his business of farming. Our people do not realize the vast good that would accrue to them ifwe had fifty prosperous Negro farmers owning their farms, selling their products in Topeka markets, and depositing their money in Topeka banks. The result would be marvelous, There would be Negro clerks in banks, stores and business houses of all kinds, because the Negro would have something besides his vote. These ideas do not impress themselves upon our young men and women, because generally parents educate their boys to be clientless lawyers and their daughters to be dilettante sybarites. Wnitte so many are wild on the subject of illegal voting in the recent primaries, we just call attention to the votes cast a few years ago: Primaries May 23, 1896—county atttorney, First ward, Jetmore, 268, Primaries May 23, 1896—county attorney, McCabe, First ward, 167. Pri- maries May 23, 1896—county attorney, Tillotson, First ward, 224. Republican primaries May 23, 1896—county attorney, Jet- more, Second ward, 205. Re- publican primaries May 23, 1896 —county attorney, McCabe, Sec- ond ward, 245. Republican pri- maries May 23, 1896—Tillotson, Second ward, 200. Total of First ward, 659; of Second ward, 740. General election Novem- ber, 1896—E. N. Morrill, Re- publican, for governor, got 806 votes in the First ward and 1,018 in the Second, while Charley Curtis got 850 in the First and 986 in the Second, and nobody cried ‘* fraud,"’ either. Tne April 14, issue of The Col- orado Springs Sun was a * beau- ty,’’ and a compliment to the energy, ability and intelligence of the Dunbar Reading class, under whose auspices it was is- sued. It contained the faces of a number of well-known Kansans, notably Rev. W. E. Gladden, formerly of Great Bend, and Will Duncan, late of Paola. The front page devoted to the ladies was very nicely arranged. The Sun is an enterprising paper, and should have the hearty support of all Coloradans. AnoTHER element that contrib- uted to a heavy vote in the re- cent primary was the legislative fight. This was a very fair arti- cle in itself. The presence of Messrs. Dodge and Safford in the Thirty-eighth, McKeever, Wilson in the Thirty-ninth, and Brooks and Sims in the Thirty-seventh districts, with the question of Ba- ker and Burton in the back- ground, there was some ‘‘tall’’ hustling for votes. Keep this in mind when asked to bolt the Re- publican ticket. Heavy Receipts of New Goods in All , ; Departments of the Big Store. COME TO-MORROW and see the tempting things we are going to offer—some you have never laid eyes on be- fore, while others were here last week and lowered in price for this occasion. Read the list carefully and you will know something of what is going on. e——--—'-—eSS———— Carpet Department. | Rt Gay assndnc INGRAIN CARPETS, Brussels designs, from 25 cents TO. creer cree eee ce cece eee ee neta rece ee ese ce cece en Z5C yard MOQUETTES and AXMINSTERS from.......90c yard up BODY BRUSSELS from..,................$1-00 yard up STRAW MATTINGS from...................124¢ yard up Largest assortment of LINOLEUMS for kitchens, bath roome and offices at POPULAR PRICES. Curtain Department. ‘100 pairs Ruffled Muslin Curtains at.........-++e000++4675¢ pair 50 “4 8 St Ate ce cee cece coerce oo hle28 pair so ff “ “ 0 Abs e cece ee eeeseeees 1650 pair RUFFLED BOBBINET LACE CURTAINS. The $1.87 kind will be. ........20.eeeceeeeee cone ce oo Hf.QO pair: se 2.25 46 WO Leeda ee tecesecccsesencoecesess 1.87 pair at agg ae M saavauuwaaaacecssessesiceeewen: 298 pale “ 5.00 * te pesivqeisanicenvinresiesespeesiees: SOS PAE NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS. The $2.75 kind will be... .. 0... c sees cece cece cece ee SLQ5 pair’ * 3.50 « (Messier sererewreenameewns, 283 Pair “ 4go ¢ $f oe semmenenssinsiemenimne exemnne: 340 Dale % 5.00; $ OW See esigaea wens ¥eWeleciedssieccesee: 3:97 pair CURTAIN SWISS FOR SASH CURTAINS. The 9c kind will be... 2.00 s0s0s0ccseveeves cece decees Z§C yard! “15 SE coceeeeseeeeneces eee ceecee ence eel Ze Yard ** 15¢ Colored Swiss will be...........-021 -eee++-..12¢ yard © 15¢ Tamboured Swiss......0sseesseceesccsscees esI2C yard Race papers throughout the country are taking cognizance of Tue PLAINDEALER'’s position rel- ative to idle young men. Some- thing must be done. Leaders of our people must hold up before them something besides the chi- mera of political succsss. They must place a higher estimate upon that kind of education which prepares and trains the hand as well as the mind. En- courage our young men farm- ers, blacksmiths, carpenters and skilled laborers, and then use some of our influence to obtain positions for them outside of pol- itics. The Colorado Statesman hada two unique features in its last issue. Paul Laurence Dunbar begins ‘*The Mysterious Mrs. Hensley,"" a charming story on the ups and downs of a Negro editor, anda long editorial advo- cating Senator Wolcott for vice- president. Dunbar’s story con- tains elements of success, while the other is a makeshift which Dunbar makes fun of. UncLe Sam's practice, under Republican tutelage, of creating a sinking fund and then paying a few debts before they fall due, is a good system for the citizens to adopt in their private affairs. Republican methods are bus- iness methods, and they only “«menace’’ the’ ‘‘surplus’’ in paying honest government debts. Some of the ‘bolting’ Re- publicans of this county will dc well to carefully read Judge J. G. Stonecker’s advice before casting their votes in November. We will venture a few ‘ dough. nuts” that Director Popenoe, o! The Daily Capital, never read it, or it would have been suppressed. «© AFRICA must be redeemed,’’ says The Baltimore Republican Guide. Was it sold fur taxes or pawned, which ? | Kansas City, Kas. | The Adelphi Art club met at the residence of Dorsey Green ‘Wednesday of last week. After a pleasant session in needle work and a lesson in United States his- tory, Mrs. Squire Lee asked the president if she might make a few remarks, and, in a neat speech, presented Mrs. Dilbert, the or- ganizer, a five-o'clock tea set of Dresden china, greatly to that lady’s surprise and delight. Art club No. 1 met at the resi- dence of J. L. Dyson Friday of last week, and was favored with a visit from the president of Ju- nior club No. 2, Eula Harrison. The wife of B. S. Smith is vis- iting in Washington, D. C. Ella Booker has been very ill for several days past. Will Coleman has bought a home on East Eighth street. He closed the deat last week, and moved in. Henry Ralston, also, has pur- chased a home on West Second, and has moved in, Silas Frame, one of the wealth- iest farmers in Harvey county, has bought another small farm of eighty acres adjoining the city, and his brother-in-law, H. Man- ning, wil] take charge of his farm Northeast oftown. Mr. Frame's idea for moving to town is for the benefit of the graded schools. He is a hustler, and we are glad ‘to have him in town. + The Second Baptist church be- gan its celebration of the eight- eenth anniversary of the building of the church Friday night of last week, and closed Sunday night. Quite a sum of money was realized. Rev. H. H. Williamson preach- eda special sermon Sunday to the children and the Sunday school, subject, ‘‘ Encourage- ment,’ which was quite interest- ing and appropriate. M. Grant went to Marion last week, to visit her daughter, and also to see her granddaughter, who has recently put in her ap- pearance. Ed. Mason has resigned his po- sition at the Arcade barbershop, and is now working for D. Kin. ney, of the Midland National bank. J. S. Clements has hi: place at the shop for the present. — Mathena went West thi: week on Superintendent Daland’: car, A. T. & S. F. J. W. Anderson has been quite sick for the past week, and hac to be absent from his duty at the depot. He is the janitor. Pabfieation Notice. In the District Court ja and for Shawnee county, Kan- ‘an Alberta Mason, plaintit, No, 20545 Richard Mason, defendant. ‘The defendant, Richard Mason, is hereby netsfied that he has beea sued by the plaiotf ia the Dutnct Court of Shawaee county, Kans, for a divorce, and Sictuniess be mabes aubeet ao the petiton Bled t thetafe of be elerk of rid court On or before Ue 26th day of May. tgon id penton wil be taken 23 tue and judgment rendered aa prayed for divorcing wid pian from the defendant on the ground of abandonment and nowsupport and restonog said plainuf to her maiden pame. Attest: Li A. M, Cattamam, Minera Mason, junegic Damier, ec augreey W. T, Jansson Oe eT dee toed: x Newton. At Silk Counter. Cheney Bros.’ 22-inch Faille—colors brown, tan, net, cardinal, scarlet, navy, cadet, saphire, myrtle terra cotta, $1.00 value, on sale to-morrow.......... You'll find displayed at the same time Fancy Silk: and $1.25. They come checks, stripes and brocades. ( SUIT PATTERNS MARKED DOV THERE AME 30 IN THE LOT. 3827-50 Teel 5~$ 9.00 patterns marked...-- Brag UIC osm ges aaa so ibeo INI tessa goo ae Ste drtseo RII ffi wege 8ST Boje OR CNNNIUEIINN Soae 8 0S mnt tere oe CSI aelesases 88 ITT (eEEEEeimnsneneeeeens Cheney Bros.’ 22-inch Faille—colors brown, tan, purple, gar- net, cardinal, scarlet, navy, cadet, saphire, myrtle, reseda and terra cotta, $1.00 value, on sale to-morrow........-.-.+.+ = 75C You'll find displayed at the same time Fancy Silks worth $1.00 and $1.25. They come checks, stripes and brocades. Choice.. +75¢ SUIT PATTERNS MARKED DOWN. THERE AME 30 IN THE LOT. 3827-50 patterns masked.se..sercssess-sne-$20.00] S$ goo patterns marked ssecesseeeerseseeees$ 750 FS agCO LO iten seveerceesesoee MO Em tog en te cree ere eee Bo 0 ete escanaccncoss 1400] a= goo ¢ ne “eyretseseneserecece 1B ED prise lines Soolpsisce ow Sone tresses Bee fergso IAIN apeodas goo 800 SII 28 — . Furniture Department. We have received in this Department, in the last fifteen days, four car loads of freight from the leading furniture factories in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois. We can show you the finest line of Sideboards and Buffets from $8.00 to $75.00. Extension Tables from $4.75 to $50.00. Dining Chairs from 75c to $12.50 each. Couches in Veloir Tapestry and Leather from $5-50 to $62.50 Book Cases in Golden Oak, imitation and solid Mahogany, from $5.50 to $57.50. The finest assortment that has ever beer shown this side of the Mississippi River. Also a fine lot of up-to- date Porch and Lawn Suits. We have a space in this department devoted especially to OFFICE FURNITURE, and are carrying a complete line of Desks, Chairs and Stools from the cheapest to the best grades. 21.900 Square Feet of Floor Space Completely Filled With Furnitare of All Kinds BRE YOU GOING TO Chicago or the East? THE THROUGH EXPRESS FROM Colorado—Kansas--Nebraska VIA OMAHA, tH i Ia. | TE ET AND THR | Chicago Express from Kansas City In addition to Pullman Sleepers, Free Chair Cars, and the Best Dining Car Service in the World, are equinped with Raffet Library Smoking Cars Furvished 1m elab etyle aut eupotied with late-t periodicals, illustrated pa pers aud a select library of recent fiction. Try the COLORADO FLYER Fast, carries Dining Cars aud Pall- man Sleepers, Leave Omaha 6:40 p. m5 Kansas City, 6.30 p. m5 St. Jo- seph, 4:50 p.m. “Arrive Denver and Colorado Bprings next mornitig. JNO. SEBASTIAN, ° G. P.& T. A, Chicago, Il, | E, W. THOMPSON, AG, P.&T. A, Topeka, Kas. ii Missouri sid Pacific | Sree tl ae Route By THE GREAT__——=_—=== SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, | Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian Territory. I i Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on thisline | | in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Famous | Hot Springs ‘ . Of rkansas | Are reached ONLY by this INES | ‘ H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P.&T.A., | ST. LOUIS, MO. F.E.NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS, A Profitable ) A Profitable : : Way to See : The West . Ts tojoin one of the person- | > ally conducted California ; excursions of the Santa : Fé Route. Congenial ; —companious are assured. ’ Special conductors relieve : ' you of all care and con- ; tribute materially to your : enjoyment, : No extra charge. i Toquire of : T. L. KING, : Topeka Agent, : | The Atchison, Topeka &Santa Fe Ry- { EEE EEE EEE EE PEE EEEEEEEE " it di § : Radies £ + * 7 4 = ?: and Children : : t without Escort % - ct = + En roule te Calfornia should + Join one of the santa Fe Route t : personally conducted excur- £7 Eom z 4 The petty cares and annoy~ £ ; ances of long-distance travel +4 ; are taken off their minds by t - special excursioa conductor $4 - No extra charge. £ eg Fall {aformation cheerfully t + furnished. x ~ T. L. KING, Ticket Ageat, ¢ "E The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. [4 - Tornka. = ee tet eett it + SHEETS FRIDAY OF TORRIDGE AVE No. 34 incident and 3rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 300 North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M., Miss Anna Reynold, C. R. MAGDORDA TABERKAGEN No. 93. U. K. T. Hall 300 N. Rangas Avenue. Meet 1st and 3rd thursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, G. P.; Miss Mary Anna Webster, C. R. FOR RENT - Unfurnished rooms at 112, 114 East Seventh street Call at THE PLAINDEALER office. The Dyson restaurant, located at 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is the best restaurant in that city. The Dyson restaurant, located at 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is the best restaurant in that city. NOTICE—All correspondents for THE PLAINDEALER will kindly collect all subscriptions in their respective cit- es, and kindly remit same to the offi- ce. PERSONAL NOTES. Prof. R. H. Wade is very ill at his home. Miss Ellen Malone is indisposed this week. Miss Byanna Smith has returned to Kansas City Mrs. J. S. Brasher, who has been quite ill, has recovered. Mrs. Emily Esters died last week, aged forty years and seven months. H. C. Fuel, of the state house, was in Lawrence Sunday, to celebrate his birthday. Miss Minnie Beard died Tuesday afternoon, after a long illness of consumption. Miss Mattie Perkins, who has been teaching school in Oklahoma, returned home Sunday. E. M. Buckner, correspondent of the Kansas City (Mo.) Bystander, was in the city Monday. Mrs. J. D. Johnson will entertain the Golden Rod club this afternoon, at her home, 117 Madison street. Mr. B. Malone met with quite a serious accident Tuesday. He mashed his hand while cutting stone. Mrs. Martha Bird entertained the sewing circle of the A. M. E. church Wednesday afternoon, at her home, 1409 Jackson street. The Dumas club was entertained by Mrs. Polk Jones, 1040 Grand avenue, Friday. The members were very highly entertained. The C. E. Consecration meeting at the First African Baptist church will be led by the president, A. W. Porter. Subject, "What is God's Due?" The Queen City Amusement club has opened a dancing academy at 112 E. Sixth street. Admission, ten cents. Will continue the entire summer, under the instruction of Prof. Crumwell every Saturday night. The next meeting of the lvy club will be held in Guy's hall, Friday evening, May 4, at which time a literary program will be rendered. All members are requested to be present, as important business is to be considered by the club. D. Walker, the tender of the state house grounds, has been very busy for several weeks, cleaning up and sowing blue-grass seed, and he thinks that after the rain the seed will come all right. He is at present preparing beds for flowers. The yard looks nice. Rev. W. P. Banks, of Leavenworth, was the guest of friends last week in the city. The members of the Third Missionary Baptist church at Topeka have called Reverend Banks as their pastor. He has accepted the call, and will assume the duties of his charge at an early date. The Dumas club was very pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Rose McGuffin, 1316 Van Buren street, one evening last week. The visitors were Mrs. Lun Cox, of Olathe, Kas, and Mrs. L. H. Thompson, of Pennsylvania, who spoke very highly of the art work done by the club. Mrs. T. Bass and Mrs. L. H. Burns were also guests of the club. The Ivy club gave third the of a series of parties last Friday evening in Odd Fellows' hall on Eighth street, which proved to be one of the most delightful social events of the season. The ladies were beautifully gowned in their new Easter suits. The gentlemen were also appropriately dressed for the occasion. The entertainment committee is to be congratulated on the elegant arrangement of the hall and the dainty refreshments served. Mr. George R. Jackson, the druggist, was a guest of the club. Dancing and other social amusements furnished the pleasure of the evening. Miss Fidelia Jordan, of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Moss. "Friends" may be with you for years, but after they have gone a few miles, they forget you within 24 hours. Prof. C. F. Clinkscale attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, Mr. Davis, at Stranton, Mo., one day last week. Mrs. C. F. Clinkscale's china painting is as good as that of any lady in town. She is quite an artiste, and has many pupils under her tutelage. Rev. B. F. Foster has resigned as pastor of the Second Cumberland Presbyterian church to accept the position of traveling agent for the Industrial institute. George Harris, not a descendant from Harriet Beecher Stowe's George Harris, but a brother to Arthur Harris (the shorter Arthur), is now one of THE PLAINDEALER staff. The Ne Plus Ultra club met with Mrs. Ed. Ransom Saturday afternoon, and had a very pleasant meeting. Refreshments were served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. Thompson next Saturday afternoon. THE SICK: Mrs. Lucy Chiles, Twelfth and Washington.....Mrs. Bettie Chiles, Twelfth street.... Sandy Mothel, Fourteenth and Quincer, is very ill.....Mrs. Ella Wade, Fourteenth and Chandler, is one of the sick. The members and friends of the Third Baptist church met at the church Monday evening for the purpose of organizing a club for the benefit of the church. Mrs. Sally Malone opened the meeting, and the following officers were elected: Preston Smith, president; Mr. Ervin, vice president; Miss Janie Wilson, secretary; Miss Ella Biggers, assistant secretary; Miss Nellie Mason, treasurer. An executive committee of three was appointed. They were Miss Ellen Malone, E. Ridley and Mr. Hope. It was decided that the first meeting should be held Wednesday evening, at which time a program will be rendered. The wedding of Miss Sadie A. Slaughter, of Topeka, and William Spalding, of Chicago, took place in the latter city, on Thursday, April 19, at nine a. m., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ransom, of Bethel A. M. E. church, and was witnessed by a number of the bride's Topeka friends. She was dressed in white organdie, with pearl trimmings, and carried a beautiful bouquet of bride's roses. A number of handsome presents were received. After May 1, they will be at home to their numerous friends in Chicago. Miss Slaughter is one of Topeka's favorite daughter, and THE PLANDEALER extends best wishes and congratulations. State House Notes. N. J. Washington will spend a few days at his home in Phillipsburg, next week. A. T. Allen can tell more stories than all the other janitors together. He carries the key. J. J. Smith is expecting his mother from Cherokee, Kas', to spend the summer with his family. The janitors will soon appear in their spring suits of blue clothes, which promise to be the proper stuff. Mrs. Lun Cox, who has been confined to her bed for some days is rapidly improving, and will soon be out again on her missionary work. The janitors are invited to Mrs. Toliver Bird's, Wednesday noon, to help eat the many good things that the Ladies' Sewing circle will prepare for dinner. R. Bigbee and wife, of Kansas City, Mo., will move to their home, 500 Lawrence street, this city, in a few days. Mr. Bigbee is a brother of G. A. Bigbee. Mrs. 'Gene Lett and daughter, Alina, of Atchison, accompanied Mr. Fuel to Lawrence, Saturday, where they will visit for some days with Mrs. Fuel. A certain janitor living in the West part of town, who used to ride to his work, sold his horse and bought a bicycle. or, as he said, "a horse that would not eat." He got the "horse that would not eat," and also a horse that he cannot ride. Henry Fuel went home Saturday evening to spend Sunday, and on arriving, was greatly surprised to find a host of friends present, who had responded to the invitations of his wife, in honor of his sixtieth anniversary. The evening was very pleasantly spent, and many beautiful and useful presents were received. After a bountiful repast all departed for their homes. Halbert; department; Judith Wil- fred. Nel- sic; recita- la Scott; ent; song; ent; recita- lation; Miss Lu- cations; ala Floyd; primary; Lucile songs; Mar- h., Bessie bolds;song; dations, Dait- bird, Birdie exercise; Twelfth and Washington Service 11 a.m. 3 p.m. Sunday school 3 p.m. Superintendent J. S. Chiles, pastor, George P. Brown, keis- lence, 126 Washington. THIRD MISSIONARY BAPT T. Corner Eleventh and Washington Services 11 a.m and 2 p.m. Sunday school 3 p.m. Pastor, L. S. Vittur CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. Corner Twelfth and Quince, Services 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Sunday school 2 p.m. Superinten- tor, J. Thompson, Washington, 126 Wash- ington. B STREET BAPT T CHURCH North Topleka, Services 11 a.m and 2 p.m. North Topleka, Presbyterian, W. D. Durer, pastor, P. W. Barker. FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. North Topleka, Corner Jackson and Curtis Bald, Services 11 a.m and 2 p.m. Sunday school, a.m. Superintendent, Harvey Jones, pastor, Pet 1 Price Reidence, 130 Van Buren. ST. MARK A. M. CHURCH. Services 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school 3:30 p.m. Superintendent, M. Wins, Pastor M. Worsten. ST. SIMON PRESBYTERIAN. Corner Seventh and West Avenue, Services 4:00 p.m. Sunday school 5:30 p.m. Gita a.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday Lyman tector. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Radford celebrated their daughter's, Annabel, sixteenth anniversary by a surprise party Friday night of last week. From eight to eleven o'clock, Annabel was the jolly hostess to a happy company of young folks, who enjoyed the toothsome refreshments served and played various merry games with all the joyful abandon that youth gives. Those present were Hattie Harper, Minnie Lewis, Clara Williams, Annie Stewart, Sladie Pillows, Hattie Caldwell, Hattie and Ollie Grant, Mattie Chatman, Dora Wilson, Isa Sawyer, Nettie Nelson, Daisy and Rinda Minor, Eliza Fields, Ida North, Julia Maire, Slaughter, Bessie Hightower, Goldie Gleves, Minnie Woods; Frank Brasher, Willie and George Harris, Eddie and Willie Ransom, Callie Cowens, Willie Parks, U. S. Grant, Tullie McAdoo, John Wade, Willie Mallory, Arthur Pierce, Griffin Speed, Will Brasher, Sylvester Vaughn, Willie Holloway, Dallas Harper, Dave Solomon, Fred, Williams, Stephen Shields, Willie De Shattay, Jesse Banks, Will Ratley and James Stewart. WORLD ALMANAC AND ENCYCLOPEDIA A Political Register PATENTS quickly secured. FREE DUE WEEK PATENT OBTAINED Send mail or sketch with explanation for free report to patentability. 48-PAGE BOOK FREE. Contains references and information on B. WILLSON & CO. Patent Laws Le Drum Building. WASHINGTON, D.C. THE FREEMAN A Natlona Negro News paper. It is conceded to be the leading Negro lawshed by the race in the world. No expense is spared by the publication. INDIANAPOLIS. In ideal home journal. More special contributors than any two other Negro papers. We want an act in every town and city Add: The Freeman Indianapolis. DELETEBUGGYFACTORY ON EARTH WRITE FOR PRICES AND CATALOGUE BEST THE LOWEST Indianapolis, Ind. MONTROSE BICYCLE SENT FREE approval to your address WITHOUT A CENT IN ADVANCE we offer a free bike wash and wax for every bike color, height of frame, and gear wanted and WE WILL BRID THE WHEEL C. O. On approval, allowing you to increase and ex- tend your bike warranty, we will pay all applicable prices claim for it, and a better wheel than you can get for any winter best price from any one dealer. We will pay all expenses charged at our Special Agent's sample price of $16.50 is the greatest bargain in a bicycle ever offered. We guarantee is equal if you do not find it as we present. We are EXCLUSIVE BICYCLE sales at 2000 MODEL. This offer of a sample wheel at this low price made to secure a RIDER AGENT in each town to represent us LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE BUGC OUR GOODS ARE THE BEST OUR PRICE THE LOWEST PARRYMFG.CO.INDIANAPOLIS LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE BUGGY FACTORY ON EARTH WRITE FOR PRICES AND CATALOGUE OUR GOODS ARE THE BEST OUR PRICE THE LOWEST PARRY MFG. CO. Indianapolis, Ind. on approval to your address WITHOUT A GENT IN ADVANCE. on approval to your address WITHOUT A GENT IN ADVANCE. wheel give color, height of frame and gear wanted and WE WILL SHIP THE WHEEL G. O. D. on approval, allowing you to uncreate and ex- tend the wheel. We will charge you for the claim for it, and a better wheel than you can get for any where near our dealers. THE "MONTEGO" Bicycle $16.50 at our Special Agent's sample price of our special agent's sample price of to any 60 wheel on the market, and you need not incur it nor pay any if you do not find it as we represent. We are EXCLUSIVE BICYCLE our 1900 MODEL. This offer of a sample wheel at this low price is made to secure a RIDER AGENT in each town to represent us SPECIFICATIONS Frame, 72" x 36" or 84" x 12" inch. Hitch. Net Shelley seamless fittings with forged connect bone knobs. Keyboard, impressively designed handy bangle. Royal Arch crown; the celebrated vibes and hanger. Extra large storage maximum expenses on the market. The genuine #4 Messager Hybrids sedile; pedal, tools and accessories the best obtainable. Enamed to the highest quality and best service. Finished nailing on all bright parts. We thoroughly test every piece of material with each bicycle. Our heading year's grade free to any one sending the $15.00 cash in full with order we will receive. We are not responsible for any damage money, or high grade floor pump. Your money all back if you are not CHEAP WHEELS We do not manufacture the cheap department a mast store kind of wheel, such as many new equipment or $7.50 to $15.00 complete. We do not guarantee nor re- sell or ship it to you. We do not guarantee nor re- sell it to you how much money we are on the machine. to BUY a wheel we can assist you to EARN A HIJOLE by dis- screw several hundred $200 HAND WHEELS takes in trade which we produce and models very cheap. We do not guarantee nor re- sell it to you how much money we are on the machine. of reference direct from the largest bank in Chicago if you wish it is very good. GIVE me name of this piece. CYCLE COMPANY, Chicago, IH. ARE UABLE 10 BUT tripling catalogue for us a few days. We need one person in each town for this purpose. We have several hundred B200D HAND WIRES takes in grade which we will close out at $45. We have a $1000 RELIABILITY IS INQUESTIONED. We refer to any bank or business house in Chicago, or any express or railroad company. We will send you letters of reference direct from the largest bank in Chicago if you wish it. We will send you letters of reference without deposit will send you YOUR ORDER be wildly very soon. IF Give me of this paper, J. J. MEAD CYCLE Company, INC. in each location for this purpose. We have several bureaus will call on a fee of $48 each to book your OUR RELIABILITY is enquired. We refer to railroad company. We will send you this list of referen- sors. SEND YOUR ORDER be wired down very soon. J. L. MEAD CYCLE Miss Ogeal Wilson entertained at eight o'clock dinner Wednesday evening, in honor of Miss Fidelia Jordan, of Kansas City, Mo. Those present were Misses Fidelia Jordan, Nellie Hicks, Anna Buckner, Dora Wilson and Mrs. George H. Moss. The Oak Leaf club met with Mrs. Washington, 1047 Spruce street, and spent a very pleasant afternoon. Its next meeting will be with Mrs. Fred. Ware, 1196 Lane street. The club is busy getting ready for the convention. Last week's meeting was with Mrs. Manning, 316 East First street. I HAVE MADE a very careful test of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow among our colored students and found it is most excellent hair tonic. It is just the thing to make the hair soft, yelding and straight. Kindly send me two bottles per person. I will send you Your truly j. M. Hofmass, Professor of Agricultural Biology, State A. & M. College, Orangeburg, S. C. If your dealer cannot supply you with the genuine Original Ozonized Ox Marrow (copyrighted) please send me a bottle of dreepleight. THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 7 Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL. concerns and big heavens that they mead them. BE cheap, write a if you UNABLE on ST JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Corne, Seventh and Topkane avenue, Services 1a. m. and 1.50 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m. Benson, Residence, 11 W. st. street. EISON, Residence, 11 W. st. street. FIRST AFRICAN BATTIN CHAPEL Fifth street between Madison and Jefferson, Services, 11.20 a. m. and 1.8 p. m.; Sunday school 2 a. m.; superintendent, W. Stewart; pastor 0.11 d. m. Residence, 11 Jefferson. LANE'S CHAPEL, C. M. E. CHURCH Corne, Fourteenth and Van Buren, Services 1a. m. and 1.50 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m. Benson, Residence, 11 W. st. street. J. M. Brown, Residence, J. Brown's addition. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. West Fourth Street, 111. Bible School, 10 a.m.; teaching, 11 a.m. (There is no new service). Miss Mary Jamison, superintendent, B. C. Duke, pastor. RUBBER STAMPS, SEALS, STENCILS ETC. Largest and Best Equipped Stamp Works in the State. Send for Circulars and Prices J. C. DARLING. Topeka, Kansas. RUBBER STAMPS, SEALS, STENCILS ETC. Largest and Best Equipped Stamp Works in the State. Send for Circulars and Prices J. C. DARLING, Topeka, Kansas. That Patriot Voter to Know Ready January 1st. THE 1900 Containing Full Information Upon All Statistical Facts and Figures. Every Politician Will Want a Copy. The New Congress. Over 600 Pages. SPECIAL FEATURES. The South African War; War in the Philippines; The International Peace Congress; Our Naval and Military Establishments; The Samoan Settlement; The Great Trusts and Their Capitalization, and many other subjects of equally vital interest. A complete History of each of the Ships in the American Navy, by Edgar Stanton Maclay, Historian U. S. Navy. Price 25cts. Postpaid to any address. THE WORLD, Pulitzer Edg. The Kansas Saving Investment Company, Colored, Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and and financial agent, THE CAPITAL LOAN OFFICE. Will remove to 316 Kansas Avenue, May 1, with a Big Line of M. MANSON, 316 KANSAS AV NUE. 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. George Klien & Co and Team Harness. ...Repairing Promptly Executed.... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan For Sale Real Estate. THREE ROOM COTTAGE, N. Tyler street, East front 1 1/3 lots, cellar, well, stable, $300 Good shape, on 1 acre, 1 1/2 miles from the City, $600. All in good condition, 1 to 1 1/2 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. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` LOAN OFFICE. I, Proprietor. Kansas Avenue, May 1, with a Big Goods, second-Hand Misfit Clothing. KANSAS AV NUE. To my 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, For Straightening Kinky and Curly Hair Without Injury—Removes dandruff, curez all diseases of the scalp—75c per jar. GEORGE W. STANFIELD, Druggist, 632 Kansas Ave., Topeka. We Serve Best Meals in City For 100 and 150. Polite Waiters. Quick Service. Gordon's Palace Hotel, 554 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. use, $322; balance $5 FRANK HERALD, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Scott & Scott, 315 Kansas Avenue. $200,000 Won Has been placed in my hand part has bee n taken under foreclosu tern Firms who are very anxious to beautiful hues 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 term ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 situat city, residences which you might de We have a number of large a peka, and farms to dispose of in all ooo Worth of Property in my hand for disposal, for sale; and of which order foreclosure. It principally is owned by Eas- ry anxious to sell on reasonable terms. I have ins in all parts of the city, which can be bought al- As this property has been placed in my hands to wind it up in short order. Houses range from in easy terms; also I have beautiful residences 7,000 situated in the most beautiful part of the you might desire. ter of large and small farms near the city of To- se of in all parts of the state. $200,000 Worth of Property Has been placed in my hand for disposal, for sale; and of which part has be $e$n taken under foreclosure. It principally is owned by Eastern Firms who are very anxious to sell on reasonable terms. I have beautiful hues and lots in all parts of the city, which can be bought almost at your own price. As this property has been placed in my hands for sale recently, I wish to wind it up in short order. 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. I. H. B. TAYLOR, PACKING HOUSE MARKET, Hoelsale and Retail. and sugar cured Meats. DO'S : : : 306 E. SECOND ST. Kansas Avenue. County School Bocks and Supplies. KANSAS PACKING Whoelsale Fresh and sugar SCHMIDT BRO'S : Kellam's, 711 Kansas City and County School Fresh and sugar cured Meats. SCHMIDT BRO'S :: :: 306 E. SECOND ST. J. S. HALE. 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. CREOLE POMADE... FOR SALE 119 West Fifth Avenue, PHONE NO. 689. OFFICEHOURS 770 9 A.M. 1270 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. 706 E. 12th St. - Kansas City, Mo 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. 226| Kansas Ave OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 A. M. 3 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, 117 West Fifth St. Special attention to diseases of Women and private diseases. Office, 500 4th. - Res. 223 Madison Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPEKA, KANSAS. Practices in all courts. Special attention given criminal cases. W. I. JAMISON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Office, 117 W. Fifth St. A. M. THOMAS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 'Phone, 299. 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4 and 5. Topeka, Kan. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A. M. 3 to 5 P. M. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558. Room 313, Long Building, 515 Main Street, KANSAS CITY, Mo. TOPEKA, KANSAS. : _ | Kansas City, Mo. 619 619 Kaasas : 5 Kansas we DALTTUMS ine Friday’s and Saturday’s Selling Should be Pretty Lively. Choice of the $13.50, $15.00 and $16.50 Ladies Tailor-made Suits— Friday and Saturday only........-++-.$10.00 The $6.50 and $7.00 Suits..........-..-$4.68 You will find these Suits not over valued—you will easily discover the difference between these and the ordinary make. Ask to see them. You have heard a great deal about a $6,50 Silk Waist selling at $5.00. We give you the choice of a magnificent line at......-.-+++2+-++2+ «++ +$4.68 These embrace our highest class Taftetas and Satins in plain as well as fancies, beautifully corded and tucked, and the real values are $6.00 to $7.50. See south window. EY SERGE | CORERREASEOS SEER SGT than the ball given Wednesday evening by the Philolaetition cir- cle at Vendome dancing acade- my. Such an able committee as Mesdames Sandy Edwards and William Garrett, W. F. Bufkin and John Cummings know nosuch word as fail. This committee put forth every effort to make it pleasant for all who came. The spacious hall was decorated in white and green. Floral em- blems of Easter cheer were never more happily combined in deco- ation effects than on this occa- sion. Two punch bowls, with punch laden in a bunch of roses, were presided over by two little girls attired in white. Those present danced to the strains of Prof. Steinburgh’s orchestra. The following guests were present : Henry Booker and wife, William Fairfax and wife, Theodore Clay and wife, William Garrett and wife, Sandy Edwards and wife, Wallace Dean and wife, John Cummings and wife, John Hern- don and wife; Mesdames Leon Jordan, Ed. Henderson, Gordon, Felix Schaffer and Parnell; Misses Willa Smith, of Topeka, Pene- lope Rucker, Zora Rucker and Lutie Bowen, of Atchison, Sadie McWaters, of Wichita; Metz Henderson, Hattie Parsons, Daisy Jackson, Lula Jones, Dollie and Cora Yancy, Geneva Wiley, Do- ra Thwaits; Messrs. Walter Bur. nett, Henry Haines, Tim. Coop. er, Alonzo Montgomery, Williar Griffin, G. N. Grisham. W. H. Dawley, Sam. Jones, Sr., Dan. Willis, Ed. Brown, Ernest Lee, William and James Baker, Prue’ Simpson, Foster Bell, William Watson, — Mosby, Clarenc: Henderson, Wilson Finley, Lee Murrell and Charles Blake. Victoria Overall, the star lady ofthe Dramaticclub, and her abl company rendered East Lynne t< a large and appreciative audienc: of Independence at the leadin; opera house of that city. Willa Smith is the guest o Wallace Dean and wife, while it the city in the interest of TH PLAINDEALER. The wife of Dr. Unthank ha returned from Washington, D C., and will locate on Highlan avenue. Mrs. Birch is able to be up, aft er a spell of illness. Mrs. Holly will leave for Wash ington soon, to visit her people The dancing reception give Friday evening by the Oxfor club, one of the best societ clubs in the city, was the leadin feature of the season. The ha was beautifully decorated wit palms and choice cut flowers The guests, all of whom appeat ed in full dress, danced until th hour of 2:30 o'clock to the swee strains of Prof. Rose's orchestr which was hidden behind a ban of palms. The refreshment: which consisted of punch an other delicacies of the seasor were served by Carlos Mosby who was dressed to suit the occ sion. Before the grand march few remarks were made by tl following members of the club Alonzo Montgomery, Wilson Fir ley and Lee Merrill, who we - |comed its visitors and guests in cordial manner. The followir members of the club assisted ¢ the reception committee: Wi liam Fairfax, Wallace Dea William Watson, Sam. Jones, S and S. Edwards. The gues were as follows: Wallace De: and wife, William Fairfax at wife, Sandy Ewards and wif William Garrett and wife, E Clay and wife, Dr. Berch a1 Lm eng a” gai ta con oer Carpets-Carpets The prices we have placed on our line of Car- pets will easily save you from $2.50 to $5.00 on any ordinary size room. They are special prices and will he withdrawn at the close of the week. Were you to price Carpets of wholesalers you could do no better. - Read This Revised List: 15c Hemp Carpets, now.........++++++-1N}C 25c and 30c Ingrain Carpets, now........21C 35c Granite Carpets, now.....-......+.-273¢ 4oc and 45c Home-made Rag Carpets....323¢ Extra Heavy Ingrain........+. ++ +--+ -+-35¢ Extra Quality Union Wool Carpets.......45¢ All Wool: Catpeteccaasncensccosensnne S$ 09 TAPESTRY CARPETS, In the Best Makes. The 60c grade—in this sale.......-...-.--49¢ The 75c grade—in this sale... ....-...++--63¢ The 88c grade—in this sale... ...--.-.----75¢ THESE ARE ALL STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. AXMINSTERS. Have only a few patterns left of this season's purchase. You can have this $1.00 quality Alesse cece eeeeeeeeeeee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee 7IC BODY BRUSSELS Of such celebrated makes as the Lowels, pres- ent value $1.36, in this sale—to close....$1.10 VELVET CARPETS. Our regular $1.00 quality—in this sale... ..79¢ The Price made on Velvets, Body Brussels and Axminster Carpets are below present wholesale cost—these patterns have had an enormous sale, and for that reason cannot be duplicated within the next six months. 26x54 Smyrna Rugs—were $2.50.......-$1.98 30x60 Smyrna Rugs—were $3.25......+.$2.58 Door size—were 88... -...-.-..0++0+++ +68 Our 15c quality Straw Matting...........124¢ The 22}c and 25¢ qualities Matting. ......173c The 3oc and 35c qualities Matting.........25¢ On Chinese and Japanese Straw Mattings, cost- ing 2sc per yard, and upwards, we will allow an extra § per cent. if purchased by the Roll— Roll contains 40 yards. We have an excellent line of Stair Carpetings LOM ca casencinnnecceccesswesieveee sel ZZ UP LACE CURTAINS—6gc, 88c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.47, $1.98, $2.50, $3.00 and up—the best line we have ever shown. WAGON DUCK—2z9-inch, 40-inch, 54-inch and 60-inch. CARRIAGE OIL CLOTH—in all grades and widths. Special Discount to Trimmers. SHADE CLOTHS—in all widths. Estimates furnished on store and office shades. 7-foot Window Shades—*‘ Opaque"’......25¢ 7-foot Shades—‘*BEST HAND - MADE OPAQUE’... .esseesercnccesesseveee ee 356 Felt Shades—spring rollers...............10¢ Brass extension rods... ..++++e+e+ee ee 004C UP LADIES’ WASHABLE WAIST, Over 500 received the past week. We believe that we show everything that has the distinct merit of newness—their popularity is already established— their fit, and make-up, we guarantee in all cases EE a TE SAITHERK S. Barnum DRY GOODS AND ‘ CARPET CO., 619 Kansas Avenue. Atchison. ing fora bigevent at their May sermon. . « Several lodges will soon elect officers, and candidates are be-' ginning to smile at all the mem- bers. The True Eleven bought 145 folding chairs Tuesday. Rev. Bayless is not only an upright minister of the gospel, but an energetic laborer. He is a success with a paint and paper brush. Aman who plays cards and gets drunk on Sunday has been howling about the young people enjoying themselves in a mere refined way at a hall. We should save our money for a‘trainy day."" So many of us try to ape Mrs. Bailie Waggen- er, and lay down at night and say ‘*What fools we mortals be.’’ | Samuel Jones and F. Edwards {have purchased residences on South Eighth street. These | gentlemen are alright. ‘| Prof. George Dardis is running Ja successful music house here. | Mr. Nick Chiles, proprietor o! | Tue Forexa PLaInDEALER, spent || Tuesday in the city. Five can- |vassers will be put in the field at Joncehere. ‘There will be $30.00 ,|worth of prizes given away—a |fine dress pattern, a $4.00 pair _|pants, a 100-pound sack flour, a |bed spread and a one year’s sub- {scription tc THE PLAINDEALER te ,|two different persons will be giv- jen away to lucky subscribers. | Prizes will be displayed im_ aif. |ferent stores in the city. The {| Donald Bros.’ store say they wil '|make a big display of the dres: ‘pattern in their window. Most ‘lof the merchants and busines: »jmen have taken the paper anc >| promise support in the shape o! »}adds. Two-hundred new sub- *Iscribers here is what Mr. Chile: s|wants. Most of the ministet: ;|have promised active support. ,|THE PLAINDEALER is a_ stron; :| paper and we admire the busines: qualities of the proprietor an s'the literary ability of the edito i and his staff. The different societies of Atch: _ison, which are proud of their rec ord, will have it printed for th -|benefit of the public in Tw - |PLAINDEALER. Several have vot njed favorably on it already. 4 = x Inrine. People are very busy now put- ting in their potatoes. H. P. Ewing made a flying trip to Bonner Springs last Saturday. Mrs. S. G. Shannon has been on the sick list for the last few days. Rev. J. H. Pope spent Friday of last week in Bonner Springs. He is our enterprising road over- seer, the only colored one in Wy- andotte county. He has held the office five years. A number of our people attend- ed services in Edwardsville Eas- ter Sunday. On account of the lateness of the M. P. train, Rev. Wallace, of Baldwin City, did not arrive in time to preach in the morning, so Elder G. W. Bur. |dette preached and baptized 22 |candidates. Then the rain set in ||so that there were but little ser: vices in the afternoon. | Mary Ewing is able to be ou again, after five weeks’ illness. ‘| Almost all of our young mer 'Jare talking of going out on th ‘1M. P. road to work in a few days ,| Mrs. Greer visited in Bonne || Springs Saturday. ‘| Rev. William Hill went to Kan ‘|sas City Saturday. | Don. Walton returned from | -|trip out West Friday night, look ling rather the worse for wear. "| Elder John King preached hii y | farewell sermon at the Frst Bap 2 | tist church in Bonner Springs la: >| Sunday. 4 James Williams, of Kansa fy. : , |City, was in our burg the othe s|day. -| | Mr. Greer, formerly of Whit *|Church, visited at Rev. Pope’ 7 Saturday. . The Masons wi} give an ente: tainment in Bonner Springs April 28. Rev. G. W. Burdette will preach in this city one‘night be- fore long. | Green, Walker, one of our young men, has gone to Kansas City to live; we wish him good luck. N. Phipps gave his house a new coat of paint last week. G. Mollens, of Loring, visited Mr. Bradshaw, of Pawpaw Bend Saturday. It is now the belief here that Rev. J. H. Pope will soon be call- ed to take charge of the First Baptist church of Bonner Springs, made vacant by Rey. King’s re- itirement. Springtime was made known last week by our women getting greens, and their buggies and work out on the green lawn for pleasure, and their cows for past- ure. Walter Betts has just returned from a trip to Junctién City. He is'looking all right. John Greer left Saturday fo the West. He called on his bes girl before leaving. Rev. Williams, of the A. M. E church, will hold his third quar terly meeting in Edwardsville Sunday. The wife of William Thomas, who has been sick for sometime fis able to be out again. Our enterprising blacksmith, J D. Bobson, is doing a good dea Jof work for our farmers just now. Ottawa. Mamie Simms, who has been away teaching school, has return- home. Rev. Stuart preached at the Baptist church Sunday. Easter programs were render- ed at the Baptist and Methodist churches Sunday. On account of the weather, only a few were present. A number of people surprised Rev. Scott and wife Thursday evening of last week, and had quite a pleasant time. Ernest Crith, while working at the nursery last week, received a broken arm. The Progressive Literary soci- ety will meet at the Methodist church Thursday evening. A large crowd attended the en- tertainment at the Methodist church Thursday evening of last week, Etta Schrader has returned home. The home of Thomas Jones was burned down Saturday night of last week, and only a few thing: were sayed. The public schools closed or the 19th of this month. Leavenworth. 'V. Ashton, matron of Douglass hospital, accompanied by Nellie Hilderbrand, one of the nurses, were guests of A. J. Gilmore and wife last Sunday. H. Bradshaw, of Kansas City, was a visitor in our city Sunday. The visit of the death angel again gives us cause to mourn. Thursday morning of last week death entered the home of Wil- liam Mitchell and wife and laid his cold, icy hand upon their be- loved daughter, May, and stile the sweet voice forever. Strick. en with that dread scourge, con- sumption, she watched the ap. proach of what she well knew te be the end, with calm patience, without one word of complaint. Just as she was standing upon the threshold of womanhood, the cal came. And her answer was: ‘4 am ready.’’ We grieve that th bud was plucked before it wa: fully blossomed and unfolded ir its sweetness, but God in His in finite mercy and wisdom knev best. We will not think of he as dead, but ‘just asleep ii Tesus.’’ Nicodemus, The high waters got between the writer and the postoffice last week, It began to rain Easter and continued for three days. ‘Mr. Thomas, of Salina, was |down from Hill City this week. Mrs. Ellis is not yet able to leave her room. We hope tosee her out soon. The estate of Erasmus Kirtley will be sold May 16. G. W. Jones, county attorney, will not be a delegate to the People’s party national conven- tion at Sivux Falls, S. D., owing to his professional obligations. Beile Smith, of Omaha, is vis- iting Z. T. Fletcher, her brother. in-law. . The farmers allseem to be go. ing into potato culture this spring. All are planting from one to ter acres. We havea great county fo: them, but very few are planted | Those that lived in sod house: were very glad to see it stop rain: ing. They say sod houses don’ require two or three days rain Lawrence. B. M. Hawkins and wife, of 920 Arkansas street, entertained a host of friends Thursday even- ing in honor of their niece, Lil- lian Ferguson, a charming young lady of Columbia, Mo. An en- joyable time was reported by all, as is usual when entertained by our pleasant little hostess, Mrs. Hawkins. After spending a decidedly pleasant week, Miss Ferguson departed for her home Sunday morning. We hope i will not be Jong ere she return: again, where shé has made sx many friends. B. M. Hawkins and wife ex. tend thanks to the many friend: who assisted them in entertain ing Miss Ferguson while visiting here. Fe A ee NS A, wT ORED PEOPLE IN GEORGIA. There are carloads of colored people leaving Athens and the neighboring cities and country in Georgia. At the Border Line depot in Athens there was a very large crowd of emigrants on their way to Arkansas. Some had dogs boxed up, others had ropes around their dogs’ necks, going to take them along also. The whites don't want the colored folks to go. The crowd did not succeed in getting away this time, on account of the man who keeps the chain-gang stopping the train. This man's name is Jim Smith. Smith telegraphed that some of his convicts had got away. Aft- erhe had stopped the train, it was found out that he was after some of his free Negro laborers, who had contracted to work for him this year. Mén, women and children were handcuffed and car- ried back to Smith’s plantation, which is about twelve miles be- low Athens in Oglethorpe county, where the colored people are treated worse than dogs. Smith whipped one woman so badly tha she died from the effects of it. The crowd finally succeeded ir getting off a few days afterwards. Smith was made to pay $2,00 for stopping the train and whip ping the woman, North Toneka. Beulah Mission circle met at the residence of Mrs. Tenie Robertson Wednesday afternoon with a large number of members present. The circle is piecing a beautiful quilt. Strawberries and cake were served. Mesdames L. Garrett and B. Manson became members Thecircle adjourned to meet at M. D. Jones's May 6, when a ten-cent lunch will be served. A grand May-pole drill and supper will be given by the cir- cle May ro. Rev, P. W. Barker preached a good sermon Sunday morning. The Baptist Sunday schoo union met at B street church last Sunday afternoon. An interesting program had been prepared, bu was not fully rendered, owing tc |the shortness of time given by thi committee. A paper on “Afric: as We See It Now’’ was read by Agnes Persley, and the subject “Is the Church Growing in Use | fulness 2’ was discussed. Hutchinson. Affine program, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitations, declamations, ora- tions, essays and select readings, was rendered at the A. M. E. church Easter Sunday. Gertrude jEnomiss displayed very good elo- cutionary distinction; Hidus Har- ding and Charles Price had fine papers. H.B. Owens sangaso- lo that was a treat toall. K. Broadus rendered a recitation gracefully. The literary is growing rapidly and everyone is taking great in- terest. The mock trial of Frank Roby was fine. Will Smith was the defendant. M. Tyler and A. Lee were state's attorneys. The defendant's attorneys were H. B. Owens and Richard McNary, and after instructive arguments on {both sides, the jury returned a verdict of ‘not guilty.”* Paul Parkerson has returned to his home in Keytesville, Mo. Sam. Kirk, of Newton, was in |town Saturday. Several cases of small-pox have been reported, but no deaths. Emma Broadus is on the sick | list. Holton. The marriage of Survetus Ri- ley to Miss Lizzie Brooks was held April 17, at the residence of Rev. R. C. Lee. They will make their home with the groom’s father. Each and ev- eryone offers and extends a hearty congratulation. An ice cream supper was given Thursday evening by the mem- bers of the A. M. E. church, to which a delightful time was re- ported by all who attended. Alex. Plumb and wife, of Cir- cleville, visited Mrs. Daniels, the sister of Mr. Plumb, and attend- ed the ice cream social. Rev. Tutt, pastor of the Sec- ond Baptist church, preached quite an interesting sermon Sun- day. Mary Brown left for Horton last week, where she will spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Flemmings . Mrs. Webster has been quite ill, but is much improved. | A. D. ‘Riley, who has been away the past week plastering, returned Saturday. Chlora Bailey left today for St. Mary’s, where she will visit two weeks or perhaps a month. Edna Ross, after a long visit in Atchison, returned Monday. Rev. C. O. Smith, now in Icharge of the Baptist church of Horton, arrived in the city Mon- day. Mrs. M. J. Allen visited in Horton a week and returned Monday. Charles Davis, son of Mr. Carns, visited his father Sunday and returned to Horton Monday, where he will visit friends before returning to his work. Governor Stanley made an ex- icellent lecture Sunday in the |city. St. Joseph, Mo, Bishop A. Mack, of Kansas City, Mo., preached an interest- ing sermon last Sunday night at the New Hope Baptist church. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity. Rev. Joseph Jones is the pastor of the church, and he is doinggreat work. Bish- op Mack will preach at the Inde- pendent Baptist church, Leaven- worth, Kas., next Sunday. He will conduct a basket meeting in the First Baptist church at Grandville, Mo., the first Sunday in May. He will conduct a big basket meeting at Burr Oak, Mo. the second Sunday in May in the Big Sandy church, and will leave there for Nashville, Tenn., to visit his brother, whom he has not seen for thirty years. Publication Notice. Te the Distnct Court ia and for Shawnee county, Kan- be the District Lourt 10 ane eee Edward Harlso, Plann, s No, 20567. Anna Harlan, defendant. The defendant, Anna Harlao, 1s hereby potbed that she has been ssed by the above named plant in the Dasiriet Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, for S'divorce, and that unless she makes antwer to. the Detiton fled an the office of the clerk of the above Earmed courton or before the 8th day of May, sg» faid petition willbetaken as ruc and judgment rea derek accordingly divorcing sud plaintiff from de- fendant on the ground ot abandosment. Attest} ‘A, BL, CALLANAM. (oes Hanae Clerk’ Distrect Court, By bis attorney. W. I, Jaaursox. Firct peblication April 27, 1900