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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Have the Disgruntled Republicans Selected a Suitable Democrat or Populist to Run for County Attorney? You Can Also Be a J. G. Groves Provided You Follow the Counsel Given in "Our Policy." VOLUME II. Have the Disgrue A POTATO You Can Also Be a vided You Follow Given in "O THE PLAINDEALER will give prizes to its subscribers in Atchison; there will be given five prizes, viz.: A ladies' fine dress pattern, a pair of gents' trousers, one-hundred pounds of the best flour in Atchison, a fine bed-spread and two yearly subscriptions to THE PLAINDEALER. Dr. W. H. Hudson has charge of the prizes and will put three lady solicitors out canvassing in the city of Atchison, and there will also be prizes given to the best lady canvassers. THE PLAINDEALER is the leading Negro paper in the West and the best paper conducted on business principles in this country, and has proven it. We propose to give prizes to canvassers in every city and town of note; we further propose to give to some lucky subscriber a fine surrey, phæton or farm wagon, or as he or she may choose. The price of the paper is one-dollar per year, seventy-five cents six months and fifty cents three months, invariably in advance. Parties paying a yearly cash subscription are entitled to a guess on these vehicles. We want five-thousand bona fide subscribers by January 1, 1901, and must and will have them. All subscribers who have paid up to 1901 are eligible to these prizes. Remember, THE PLAINDEALER is no six-months campaign sheet and we are not in the business to fleece candidates or the public. We have kept our premises to our subscribers, but some of them have broken theirs with us. This paper, in politics, is intensely Republican; we believe in Bill McKinley and Marc. Hanna. As to races, we believe that all men should stand on an equal footing be fore the law, having free speech, a fair ballot and an honest count. We are not asking special privileges for anyone; we believe that the salvation of the Negro is like that of all races—in that he must hustle and rustle, to get there. We shall point out the way for him through the columns of this paper; we are not cranks on political jobs, but are very cranky on our people getting down to business, such as farming, the mercantile business, cattle and poultry raising; they should have the nerve and backbone with which to push it along. Some Negroes imagine that the white man, as a rule, is against them; it is a mistake: they are against themselves. You should get money, deposit it in some bank; when you think you have a sufficient amount, invest in a farm, buy stock in some bank, railroad, or anything that will let people know you mean business. Demand a job from some of these concerns, on the ground that you are an investor, and not because you are colored. Money has no racial qualifications; it buys as much for a colored man as it does for a white man. Corn, wheat, oats, potatoes and barley grow as well for a colored man as they will for a white man, provided always that he plants and cultivates them. Cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry will procurate as fast for a colored man as they will for a white man, provided he cares for them, so we have no kick coming in the Northern states. We acknowledge that the Negro is denied equal rights at law in the South, though he may toil. His rights are taken from him through what the white man of the South calls "legal rights," but which we on the North call robbery. The term as applied to the Negro at law in the South is "a Negro's word counts for nothing at law against a white man. We only contend for equal rights a law, and that is all the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments intended and the better class of white people ought to see that this much is granted. If this is done you will see one of the biggest changes in the South ten years hence that you have had in the past one-hundred. Let the change come, and come quick! FRIDAY MORNING. UNTLED REPUBLICA TO KING. a J. G. Groves Pro-ow the Counsel Our Policy." The Wealthiest Negro in the State. From The Topeka State Journal. By raising the humble potato, J. G. Groves, of Edwardsville, Wyandotte county, has achieved the distinction of being the wealthiest Negro in Kansas, if not in the entire West. Starting with only 75 cents capital he has made over one hundred-thousand dollars in eighteen years, owns city property and some of the finest farms in the state. He is a confident believer in the future of the Negro, and in an interesting interview, gives some sage advice to the people of his race. "I left my home in Greene county, Kentucky, March 29, 1875, with exactly $1.25 capital. I worked my way to Kansas City without being obliged to draw on that sum. It was not long before I discovered that there was no place for me in the stores or factories of the town, and after several attempts and failures to secure a position, I sought work on a farm, having spent thirty-five cents of my dollar and twenty-five cents. "It was several weeks before I could get work on a farm, and when I finally did secure a place it was at almost starvation wages, 40 cents per day, and I was obliged to board myself. This was better than being forced to roam the streets and beg, so I gladly accepted the offer, determined to work my way up to better things. By keeping my eyes open, always attending to duty and doing more, rather than less, than was required of me, I soon succeeded in having my wages raised to 75 cents per day; this was considered a very fair price and I felt that I was on the road to fortune. By staying at home evenings instead of gambling or attending the theater, and by keeping a careful watch over the pennies, I succeeded in accumulating what seemed to me a small fortune by the fall of the year following my engagement. "Following the advice of some adventurous friends, I foolishly gave up my job on the farm in the winter when business was dull, and spent all my hard-earned savings hunting some thing better; failing to find it, I returned to the farm in the spring, and after working a short time without being able to save anything, I borrowed $10 from the man with whom I boarded, and once more started in search of work. "In Kansas City I married a penniless girl, and we both walked to Edwardsville, where we secured a small room, having, after paying a month's rent in advance, just 75 cents remaining. I arranged to raise a crop of watermelons and potatoes on sl.ares, and six acres of white, three of sweet potatoes and three acres of melons were planted. I was to receive one-third of the proceeds from the farm after all expenses were paid. We managed to save enough out of the amount realized from the crops of 1880 and 1881 to rent a farm of sixty acres for a cash rental of $333 per year. After paying one-third of the rent in advance, we had exactly $40 to defray the expenses of the next crop. "In 1882 I drew out of the firm and started on by myself. Everything was carried on by a strictly cash system. I had no one to back me for a dollar's worth, therefore I had only my hard work and determination to succeed to depend upon. The first three crops on my own farm were a success, and from the proceeds all of our debts were paid. By December, 1885, I had saved in cash $2,200. This was only accomplished by the most careful saving. During these five years of hard work I did not buy myself one whole Sunday suit of clothes, and my wife went to church in the cheapest of calico gowns. "It was a pretty risky business paying out every dollar we had saved by five years' hard work and close living, and running ourselves $1,400 in debt, but we wanted a home of our own. I felt cramped on rented lands, and I knew that I should succeed much better when I was tilling soil that I could call my own. On December 17, 1886, the note for the balance of the cost of the farm was paid with interest, and I commenced the new year free from all debt. "I bought all the land adjacent to my farm as rapidly as possible, as the value of real estate was increasing each year. In 1899 I made my last addition, and I now have a farm of 400 acres of fine potato land, appraised at $50,000. In addition to this, I own Groves's park, city and town properties and a fruit grove containing ten-thousand trees." TOPEKA, KANSAS; MAY 4, 1900. And a Suitable Democracy US HANNA SAYS The Republican Party Is Owed Every Promise Made Whose Thanks Are Appreciated Special Correspondence of The Plaindealer 10, April 24.—The Republican State convention today. Usually there is one chief chairman, but there were two today, and many other convention speech in the history of Hanna. Distribution at the close of his address, Chief order of business in calling the Congress of members of the committees, but the Hanna. The delegates would not listen and the galleries joined loudly in the calls: But I have not the strength nor the voice. I rise only to express my feelings of gratitude the sentiments expressed by your chair's stipulation to the Republicans of Ohio (and in carrying out the spirit of the hour beiment on every side. For the Republican party that we find great the kind of a spirit that is manifest on a day we have established the fact that 'we cheering'), my suggestion is that we would modestly suggest that, from my side. As your chairman has said, the Republican United States are confronted today with around us like tangled grass in our path; raise new issues upon every move of our issue, some opportunity to manifest them in party. Columbus, Ohio, April 24.—The Republican State convention made a great administration demonstration here today. Usually there is only one keynote speech, that of the temporary chairman, but there were two today, and the one that caused more comment than any other convention speech in the history of the Ohio Republicans was by Senator Hanna. After the demonstration at the close of his address, Chairman Nevin attempted to proceed with the order of business in calling the Congressional districts for their respective selections of members of the committees, but the convention was bound to call out Senator Hanna. The delegates would not listen to the call for business till he responded, and the galleries joined loudly in the calls for him. Senator Hanna spoke as follows: "I am sorry that I have not the strength nor the voice to comply with your request, and therefore I rise only to express my feelings of gratification at this kind reception and to echo the sentiments expressed by your chairman, that this convention is a subject of congratulation to the Republicans of Ohio (applause), both as a representative body and in carrying out the spirit of the hour by the expression of good cheer and good sentiment on every side. "It augurs well for the Republican party that we find gathered together such a personnel, filled with the kind of a spirit that is manifest on all sides in Columbus today. And now that we have established the fact that 'we do know our business' (great laughter and cheering), my suggestion is that we proceed to it (renewed cheering). And I would modestly suggest that, from my standpoint, we have plenty of business to do. As your chairman has said, the Republicans of Ohio and the Republicans of the United States are confronted today with many new propositions and issues thrown around us like tangled grass in our pathway by the Democratic party attempting to raise new issues upon every move of policy made by the government, seeking some issue, some opportunity to manifest their opposition to the policy of the Republican party." REPUBLICAN FEARLESSNESS. "I say the spirit of the hour is one of absolute fearlessness on the part of the Republicans. We are conscious, as your chairman has said, of having fulfilled every promise made. We took this country into our hands and under our care after four years of the greatest vicissitudes through which we have ever passed in history. At our convention in St. Louis we announced the policy and the doctrine of the Republican party, upon which had been built the material interests for twenty-odd years. We promised such reforms and economic measures as would produce material benefits to the issue, and we went farther and said that we will go beyond even the ideals of our fathers in the great results which must come from the perpetuation of such a policy. The best evidence of the success of that policy is in what we have accomplished and achieved as affecting the material interests of this country. of the hour is one of absolute fearlessness, as your chairman has said, we took this country into our hands and we met vicititudes through which we have ever met. Louis we announced the policy and that which had been builted the material interests reforms and economic measures as would we went farther and said that we will give great results which must come from the evidence of the success of that policy is and as affecting the material interests of the nation made some statements with reference to the did not state half of it. The balance during the last century preceding this ad, one hundred years that was the net balance trade with the world. In three years McKinley the net balance, as shown by $1,400,000,000. (Great applause and one accomplished in those three years than building. And then, looking into the faces, 'Do we want a change?' THE BUILDING-UP POLICY. Many different business combinations for the American people than that which is the richest and the strongest nation on earth the best economic measures, are as inflicted to this country and to the world that must succeed, and in the few years of trial we have proved that in the ratio of pro-cious wealth and gain, we shall be made a opportunities to do good in the march of the war with Spain are not accidental, as country must be fulfilled in the natural and in the direction of the duty set for us thrown around us to impede our progress (cheering). whether you call it imperialism or exerted, and any party or combination of my shift in politics to stop the power and power just as the Democratic party has gone out of our record; we are proud of our busid of our opportunity to demonstrate to the of the American people meant the civilization. (Tremendous cheering). It is that a great opportunity and makes it possible to a "Your chairman made some statements with reference to the growth of our export trade. Why, he did not state half of it. The balance of net trade in favor of the United States during the last century preceding this administration amounted to $311,000,000. In one hundred years that was the net balance to the credit of the United States in our trade with the world. In three years of the administration of President William McKinley the net balance, as shown by the book's of the United States Treasury, is $1,400,000,000. (Great applause and cries of "Good !") It is $1,100,000,000 more accomplished in those three years than had been accomplished in 100 years preceding. And then, looking into the face of such results, I repeat your chairman's words, 'Do we want a change?' "Do we want any different business combinations for us? Do we want any different policy for the American people than that which is building up and making us the greatest, the richest and the strongest nation on earth? The laws of commerce, regulated by the best economic measures, are as infallible as the laws of nature. We have proved to this country and to the world that our policy of economics is irresistible and must succeed, and in the few years of trial that we have had under this administration we have proved that in the ratio of progress, every year looking ahead to our enormous wealth and gain, we shall be made stronger and be given far better and wider opportunities to do good in the march of civilization and Christianization of the world. "The results of the war with Spain are not accidental. The destiny which has been written for this country must be fulfilled in the natural order of things. It was but one step forward in the direction of the duty set for us to do, and no matter what influences may be thrown around us to impede our progress, it can not and will not stop. (Renewed cheering)." "I do not care whether you call it imperialism or expansion. The destiny of this country is written, and any party or combination of men that attempts by any subterfuge or makeshift in politics to stop the power and progress of this nation will go down under it, just as the Democratic party has gone down. (Renewed cheering). We are proud of our record; we are proud of our business experience, and we are glad to have had the opportunity to demonstrate to the world that the policy and business principles of the American people meant the civilization and Christianization of the whole world. (Tremendous cheering). It is that success in material things which gives us that opportunity and makes it possible to accomplish these great results. OHIQ ALWAYS IN THE FOREFRONT. "Now, that we are embarking in this new policy, and now that this government is confronted with the responsibilities open to us, we ask the Republican party in Ohio, as we did four years ago, to sound the keynote to the balance of the Union; to express her confidence in her great leader, our president (more cheering); to show by the interest they take and the efforts they make in this campaign their confidence in that leadership, in their determination to stand loyally by him and his policy. (Renewed cheering). His courage during all the dark days of that war and many complications which succeeded it has never failed for one moment. And I want to improve this opportunity to say in this presence that there has never been an hour, no, not a moment, that he has not been in touch with his party in Washington. (Renewed cheering). we are embarking in this new policy, and the responsibilities open to us, we ask our years ago, to sound the keynote to evidence in her great leader, our president to take and the efforts they make in this, in their determination to stand loyal). His courage during all the dark doth succeeded it has never failed for one opportunity to say in this presence that there is that he has not been in touch with his business that he is prepared for and is meant seems best and right for the people, maintaining the dignity and prestige of and our industries—that feeling that he "The consciousness that he is prepared for and is meeting every difficulty, determined to do what seems best and right for the people in our insular possessions, at the same time maintaining the dignity and prestige of our own country and protecting our labor and our industries—that feeling that he is doing right has enabled him to call to his support that aid which always comes to a strong leader of men, and, no matter what collateral issues may be arranged in the coming campaign, I know that the people of the United States feel comfortable and confident when they know that William McKinley is at the wheel." (Tremendous cheering). A Staff Writer's Reminiscences of the Devilish Depredations Practiced By the Klu-Klux Klans. FRIDAY MORNING. list to Run for Coun S. SOUTHERN A Staff Writer's Rent Devilish Depreda ed By the Klu- Sidelights In American History. "It haunts me yet, though many a year has fled, like some wild melody." At the close of the rebellion the whole vote of the colored citizenship was thrown on the loyal side and the party that stood by the government when rebels and traitors were trailing this country's starry banner in Dixie's dust because it was by this party that the colored voter gained his freedom and franchise. Seeing the danger arising to its interests from this element—its heavy vote—the South at once set its crafty emissaries at work to counteract and destroy this new influence in civil affairs. Southerners resolved that Northern carpet-baggers should not come South for the purpose of educating the late slaves. If there is any one thing mastery hates and fears, it is the general diffusion of light and knowledge, especially of that character calculated to foster and develop a spirit of personal independence or of inquiry and investigation among the laboring classes, causing them to think and act for themselves. Ignorance, intolerance and abject subordination are the life-blood and safe-guards upon which the whole system relies for very existence. Therefore, the ex-slaves should not be permitted to exercise the rights and privileges vouchsafed to them as citizens of the United States of America. Should the slave and master be placed upon a common level? Should Southern chivalry allow United States officials, Northern demagogues and poor white trash to essay at advising the recent chattel or protect him in the exercise of his rights? No! Death and swift destruction should be the portion of all who should venture upon such impudence and presumption. The writer was greatly pleased with some delightful Southern localities which he visited during the war, and after its close he was wont to spend the cold winter season South, returning North at the approach of spring, Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi were generally his places of sojourn on these annual migrations. And during his first two or three trips to the South he became aware of the existence of some very mysterious organizations, the character and purpose of which he concluded to ferre out. For some years the strange combinations were scarcely tangible but by and by they began to assume definite outlines. The Patrollers and Regulators or buldozing rifle clubs of the South, popularly known as Klu-Klux Klans, consisting of the Knights of the White Camelia, the society of Pale Faces, the Constitutional Union Guards, the White Leaguers and the Knights of the Golden Circle, were midnight marauders under the guidance and control of such schemets as were competent to manage and govern them in extending the power and carrying out the objects of the plotters. The chief mystagogue of this diabolical despotism was that bloodthirsty ex-rebel, Gen. N.B. Forest, of Fort Pillow massacre notoriety. The man who could superintend that butchery was thoroughly qualified and adapted in every way to preside over the peculiar work of the Kluklux Klans. Their dark deeds are always performed under cover of night. The bloody patrols ride swift horses and carry the deadliest weapons, that are used with killing effect. When out on their legitimate mission of murder and plunder, man and horse were always completely masked. If an industrious Negro accumulated too much property or became too independent, a poor white man a little too bold, or had some ill-fated member incurred the displeasure of the ghouls, speedy vengeance was sure to follow in the shape of the most excruciating torture or a terrible death. It was in the spring of 1878 that NUMBER 18. unty Attorney? RN IMPS miniscences of the dations Practic- u-Klux Klans. Senator Ashburn was waited on by the dreaded klan at Columbus, Ga., on the night of May 31, he having provoked the hot displeasure of the mystic conclaves. That day the narrator had made a long journey, and being somewhat fatigued, retired early. Presently he was awakened by the barking of a dog, and, with an unaccountable and undefinable presentiment of danger, he sprang from the bed, seized his trusty revolver, and cautiously approaching the window, he beheld a sight that sent the blood tingling to the very tips of his fingers, for just beneath the window, on the street, in the bright starlight, was a frightful monster. Quickly divining the character of the mysterious sentinel, and slightly apprehensive of his own safety, being both a Northerner and an ex-Federal soldier, he at once steadied his half-awakened senses and coolly determined to sell out as dearly as possible should it come to the worst, and send the mounted demon to his proper abiding place, across the river Styx. The hobgoblin was dressed in a ghastly costume, both horse and rider being dressed in somber black. The lone sentinel held a glistening instrument of death in his hand, and sat motionless as a statue, except turning his head occasionally as if expecting the approach of someone. Thus, ten, fifteen, twenty minutes passed slowly as the spectator stood with a bead drawn on the brow of the specter horseman. The silent midnight tableau could not last forever. But list, hush, hark, what sound was that— "My listening powers were aw'd and every thought in silence hung and wondering expectation!" Ah! It was a horse's tramp. Low, significant whistles and clucks were heard signaling the approach, as another mounted horseman appeared quickly followed by a cavalcade with a helpless victim in its ruthless clutches, and that victim a United States Senator on his way to his own awful funeral, all for simply exercising his rights as a true, loyal, American citizen. And here, let the curtain be drawn to hide the terrible drama, while the reader is reminded that the above is no flight of fancy or over-drawn picture. Multitudes of such acts of violence were perpetrated, where Negroes, loyal white men, and even United States officers, in the performance of their several duties, have suffered and died in behalf of liberty and free speech. In the state of Lou isiana alone, a high Ku-klux on his death-bed, revealed to the doctor 784 killed 50 wounded by gunshot and 364 malreated, and all in nine months. Then it must be remembered that other states suffered equally from the reign of the cruel klans. Ministers, judges, lawyers and civil officers, it was proven, looked complacently on this blood and plunder without a shudder, so blinded were they by sectional animosity and party hate. Nay, many of them were actual accomplices and accessories to the revolting murders. Such is the record of klanism in the South during the last iew decades and the end is not yet. The Indian White Caps, Missouri Bald Knobbers, and other self-constituted regulators in the Northern states, are but Ku-Klux outcropings and philosophy. . The Ladies' Imperial Art club was entertained by Mesdames E. Ridley and W. L. Grant (Mrs. Emma Gaines appearing for Mrs. Grant, who had been called away by the serious illness of her brother) last Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Ridley. The house was handsomely decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. Mrs. Minnie Chiles and Mrs. Julia Abbott were the visiting ladies. A very pleasant meeting was reported by all the ladies. Published at Topeka, Kansas, hawnes county, very early morning, by The Phalindeser Pub- lishing company, 314 E. Soventh street. Entered at the postoffice at Topeka, Kansas, hawnes county, as second class mail matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year, by mail.....$1.00 Six months, by mail.....75c Three months, by mail.....50c NICK CHILDS, - - Business Manager J. H. CHILDERS, - - Editor. WILL HARBIS, - - Managing Editor. FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1900. [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday] Atchison. The ministers and other leaders of the city should at once call down that element of youngsters whose rattle-trap mouths and rough language will soon force discrimination. Get your soda like ladies and gentlemen, and go at once about your business, else we would suggest not to discriminate against the whole race, but debar the big mouths and loafers. The slanderers are leading a certain prominent lady "a dog's life." Who is it the slanderers wouldn't bite? Calvin Johnson led a crew to the Leavenworth ball Tuesday evening. Rev. Smothers had quite a crowd out to the park baptizing Sunday. The Knights of Tabor held an important joint session Thursday evening. St. Joseph wants to picnic with them. Of the two new cases of scare, one of them, Lyles, showed fight and made a gun play when the doctor came to investigate his case. Nancy Brown Scott is expect- The Star Grocery. E. MONTGOMERY, Prop., Successor to J. S. Sproat. TELEPHONE 252. 112 EAST SIXTH STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Fresh Meats, Queensware and Tinware. ONE MAKES A MISTAKE If the selection of an article is altogether influenced by the word "bargain." That's an elastic word, and too often a false and misleading signal. It's the quality, and then the price, that indicates the value of an item. The quality's in these—they're standard goods. If you'll compare the values, you'll find them money-saving ones—the kind you're always certain to find here. 3 lbs. Evaporated Blackberries, 25c. 2 lbs. Evaporated Raspberries, 35c. 3 lbs. Fancy Lemon Cling Peaches, 25c. 1 lb. Extra Fancy Evaporated Apricots, 15c. 1 lb. Fancy Peeled Pears, 12½c. 3 l-b. pkgs. Hallowee Dates, 25c. 1 l-b. can Unpeeled Peaches, 11c. 3 cans Red Cherries, 25c. 3 cans 2-lb. Raspberries, 25c. 3 cans 2-lb. Blackberries, 25c. 1 can 3-lb. Grapes, 10c. 2 cans 3-lb. Black Raspberries, 25c. 2 cans 3-lb. Apricots, 25c. 1 can 3-lb. Yellow Peaches, 15c. 4 cans Early June Peas, 25c. 2 cans Corn, 15c. 2 cans Tomatoes, 15c. 12 lbs. Scotch Oats, 25c. 2 pks. Scotch Oats, 15c. 1 pkg. Columbia Oats, 5c. 13 bars Good Laundry Soap, 25c. Uneeda Biscuit, 4c. Uneeda Ginger Wafers, per pkg, 8c. Walter Baker's Cocoa, 1/2-lb. can, 25c. Best Butterine, per lb, 15c. Fancy Santos Coffee, 15c. 25 ozs. K. C. Baking Powder, 20c. 15-lb. pail Jelly, 40c. Soda and Oyster Crackers, by box, 5c. Gingersnaps, per lb., 5c. Cucumber Pickles, per gal., 20c. 5-lb. pail Apple Butter, 25c. 6 cans Boston Baked Beans, 25c. 3 cans Oysters, 25c. 6 cans Potted Ham, 25c. 6 cans Potted Tongue, 25c. 2 cans Chipped Beef, 25c. 1 can Corned Beef, 15c. 1 can Roast Beef, 15c. Good Parlor Broom, 25c. 1 can Maple Syrup, 10c. Deviled Olives, per bottle, 10c. Jelly, per glass, 5c. 2 racks Choice Honey, 35c. Fancy Cream Candy, per lb., 10c. Special attention given to Mail Mrs. W. H. Hudson, May Bowen, Dr. Grant G. Brown, Henry Fletcher and Gosnold Hudson attended commencement at Troy, Kas., Friday. They were friends of Nellie Schumake, a prominent member of the graduating class. About the close of the exercises, some jealous devil set fire to Mr. Schumake's beautiful new home of seven rooms, all nicely furnished. The main part of the house was destroyed, including some of the clothes of the visitors. This was quite a sad scene. Still, the determined and resolute mother, Mrs. Schumake, served a first-class supper to her guests, as the kitchen did not burn. The profound sympathy of their many friends in Atchison is extended the family with a hope that the red devil may be caught and severely dealt with. Nora Ward and troupe played "The Disappointed Bride," a four-act drama, in True Eleven hall Friday to a full house. Fredonia Gilbert had a party at her residence Monday evening in honor of her guest, Mattie Penn, of Omaha, Nebr. The evening was enjoyably spent. Mr. Page and wife gave a party Friday evening at their residence, in honor of Mattie Penn. Everyone was royally entertained. Rev. A. M. Ward left Thursday for a month's stay at Columbus, Ohio, attending the general conference of the A. M. E. church. He is leader of the Kansas delegation. His pulpit will be filled by Rev. L. J. Johnson, of Quindaro College. Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. William Thomas's coffee entertainment given Saturday afternoon, at her home on Dripp street, was quite a compliment to her sisters. Mrs. Frank Powell, of Chicago, and Mrs. Shepard, of Columbia, Mo. The decorations were white and yellow; the souvenirs were cards with coffee grains in hand painting inscribed. The honored guests were Misses Willa Smith, of Topeka; Maud Jones, Victoria Overall; Mesdames William Garrett, F. Manuels, H. Dandridge, Wallace Dean, J. Johnson, Blanton and Williams. The O. N. O. Whist and Dancing club entertained elaborately in the Vendome Dancing academy Friday evening. Prof. Morris Thompson furnished music. All who attended report having had an excellent time. Mrs. William Garrett will spend the summer in the South, the guest of her husband's people. Miss Stafford, of Emporia, is the guest of Mrs. Joseph Bruce. The concert, given by the Lone Slar Chapter No.2 in Allen chapel Wednesday, was a great success. Mrs Wallace Dean had charge of the program, which was nicely rendered. The entertainment, given by Mrs. William Fairfax for the benefit of St. Augustine Mission, was a great success. Miss Maud Jones will spend the summer in Dakota. Prof. Baldwin's wife has been quite ill. Mrs. John Day, Jr., is able to be up again. A Card of Thanks. To the many friends who so nobly and generously assisted me in caring for my sick mother, and who rallied around me in my hour of final bereavement, I wish to return my sincere and unbounded thanks. Mrs. ROSA RATLIFF. Notice. TOPEKA, KAS., May 1. To the friends of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows: I desire to call your attention again to the fact that we will leave Topeka May 6 over the A. T. & S. F. railroad at 7 a. m., for Kansas City, Mo. Buy your tickets now and avoid the rush at the depot. All tickets purchased before Friday night will be $1.65 the round trip. Only one train is going, and that will be on the A. T. & S. F. All the Odd Fellows will go over that road. We will stop at Lawrence and get two coach loads there, and we will have a good time. If you want to see your friends in Kansas City, now is your time. $1.65 the round trip. DENNIS D. HOPE. Kansas Baptists in Lawrence. March 28, 29 and 30 marked another milestone for the Negro Baptists of Kansas. The various executive boards of the convention convened in the above named city and wrote another page in Baptist history. The first day was devoted to the Sunday school work. This session was held in the First Baptist church of Lawrence. At 10 a. m., President H. W. Scott, of Ottawa, called the meeting to order. A number of Sunday school workers gave glowing reports of the work in their respective fields of labor. After announcing committees on finance and business, Rev. George McNeal, Kansas City, was introduced and preached an exc-llent sermon. The boards adjourned to meet at 2:30 p. m. AFTERNOON. After devotionals conducted by Deacons Green Keith and J. W. Stewart, the president took charge. Minutes were read and adopted. Rev. G. W. Brown, Osage City, delivered an address, subject "The Literature of the National Convention, and Why We Should Use It." The address was highly received. Resolutions were offered and adopted urging our Sunday schools to patronize and support the Nashville Publishing house of the national convention. Short addresses were made by Revs. Turner of the A. M. E. church, E. Stinnis of St. Louis and Arlington Wilson, Kansas City, touching upon the resolutions and encouraging Negro product. The hour having arrived for preaching, Rev. Mr. Stinnis, of St. Louis, was introduced and delivered a timely and well-prepared sermon. Adjourned to meet at 7:30 p. m. EVENING SESSION. Mrs. E. M. Wooten, of Ottawa, president of Central Biblical institute, presided during the evening session. The First Baptist choir, under the supervision of Pastor Goree, furnished excellent music. The address of welcome was delivered by Mrs. Nolan. Response by Rev. Arlington Wilson son. Rev. H. W. Scott was introduced to preach at this hour. He spoke on the subject, "Confessing Christ." The corresponding secretary submitted the following report from schools : Metropolitan, Kansas City, $1.00; Burlingame, .50; First Baptist, North Lawrence, 1.21; First Baptist, Ottawa, 1.00; Shiloh, Topeka, 1.50; Olathe, 1.50; Eudora, .50; Second Baptist, Junction City, 1.00; Warren Street, South Lawrence, 1.50; St. James, Emporia, 1.50; Second church, Manhattan, 1.32; Dunlap, 1.00; New Hope, Parsons, 1.50; New Hope, Chanute, 1.00; Ellsworth, 1.50; B Street, North Topeka, 1.50; Newton, 1.50; First Baptist, Kansas City, 1.00; Great Bend, .50; Garden City, 1.50. Money raised from all sources, $31.10; turned over to executive board proper, 21.50; expenditures, 10.00; balance in treasury, .60. A vote of thanks was tendered pastor and people for hospitalities. Adjourned to meet with executive board in next quarterly meeting. Rev. H. W. Scott, president; Mrs. F. B. Grant, corresponding secretary. SECOND DAY'S SESSION. This day was devoted to the Women's Home and Foreign Mission work. At 9 a.m. the president, Mrs. Emma Gaines, Topeka, called the meeting to order. After a series of prayers, the president announced the following committees: On Finance, Rev. N.C. Robinson, Oswego; Mrs. A. Hubbard. Kansas City; Mrs. A. Long, Manhattan; on business, Mrs. M. D. Jones, Topeka; Mrs. C. Levels, Strong City; Rev. J. A. Goree, N. Lawrence. The morning was spent mostly in collecting finance. At 11 a.m. Rev. W. H. Pollett, Emporia, was introduced and preached a strong, logical sermon, subject, "The Tower." Adjourned to meet at 2 p.m. AFTERNOON SESSION. The feature of this hour was the mission camp fire, presided over by Mesdames A. Hubbard and A. Long. Many took part in this service. At 3 p. m. Mrs. E. A. Wilson, Kansas City, was introduced by the president and read a well-prepared paper on "Women in City Missions." Mrs. A. Lee, of Eudora, opened the discussion, and was followed by Reva. Price, Vaulue, Fairfax and others. Miss Etta Schrader, of Ottawa, delivered a timely address on "The Need of the Hour." Mrs. M. D. Jones, Topeka, read an excellent paper, subject, "The object and Usefulness of a Mission Circle." At 4 p. m. Rev. J. R. Richardson, of Kansas City, Kansas, was presented to the audience to preach a special sermon for the women's work. The sermon was soul-stirring and masterly arranged. Subject, "Let Her Alone." Benediction by Rev. Voorhies. EVENING SESSION. At 7:30 p.m., President Gaines called the meeting to order. The address of welcome was delivered by Mrs. Green Keith, and was ably responded to by Mrs. J. M. Middleton, of Topeka. Once more the sweet singers of First Baptist church charmed the audience, then Mrs. F. B. Grant, of Topeka. read a most excellent essay, subject, "Christ the Hope of the World." At 8:30 Rey. A. D. Jamison, of Kansas City, was introduced and preached a strong, forcible and logical sermon. The corresponding secretary submitted the following report of finance received from circles: White church circle, $1.50; Junction City, 1.50; Emporia, 3.00; East Hill, Topeka, 1.50; Ellsworth, 1.50; Ottawa, 1.00; Ed wardsville, .25; Parons, 2.60; Mt. Zion, Manbattan, 1.50; Beulah circle, Topeka, 1.50; Second Baptist, Manhattan, 1.50; Chanute, 1.50; Metropolitan, Kansas City, 1.50; Tonganoxie, .50; Fleming circle, Topeka, 2.00; Baxter Springs, .50; Warren street, Lawrence, 2.00; Eudora, 1.50. Money received from all sources, $43.26; turned over to state board, 35.40; expenditures, 7.86. Mrs. Emma Gaines, presi ident; Mrs. N. Dunlap, corresponding secretary. Rev. W. L. Grant, of Topeka, offered resolutions regretting the resignation of Rev. J. R. Richardson as pastor of First Baptist church, Kansas City, Kas. After remarks by Revs. Grant, Barker and Price, the resolutions were adopted. Mrs. E. A. Wilson, of Kansas City, offered the following resolutions, which were adopted: WHEREAS, The estimable pastor, members and friends of First Baptist church of North Lawrence have done all in their power to entertain us in a most royal manner, making it pleasant for us at the church and in their cosy homes, and WHEREAS. We have been encouraged to such an extent that it calls forth the expression, "It is good to be here;" be it Resolved, That we tender our sincere and heartfelt thanks to those who have done so much to make our stay successful and pleasant. THIRD DAY'S SESSION. This session was devoted to the work of the executive board proper. Meeting was held on the South side at the Warren street Baptist church. President J. R. Richardson called the house to order at 10 a.m. Secretary E. A. Wilson read minutes of last quarterly meetings. Minutes were adopted. The morning session was spent in transacting special matters belonging to the board. Rev. N. C. Robinson, moderator of Southeastern association, spoke at length, assuring the brethren of the assistance of that section of the state. Adjourned to meet at 1:30 p.m. AFTERNOON SESSION. Devotionals were conducted by Revs. Burdette and Stinnis. President Richardson announced the following committees: on finance, Revs. Price, Stoner and Mrs. E. A. Wilson; on auditing, the secretary, Rev Barker and Mrs. F. B. Grant. The financial committee took charge and received reports from the following sources: New Hope Baptist church, Parsons, $3.00; St. James, Emporia, 1.00; Mt. Zion, Dunlap, 3.00; Mt. Pleasant, Kansas City, 2.00; Metropolitan, Kansas City, 3.00; Pleasant Green, Kansas City, 2.00; Eudora, 1.50; Burlingame, 2.00; Shiloh, Topeka, 2.00; Mt. Pleasant, Parsons, 52; Rev. J. A. Harris, Strong City, 50; Mound City, 4.50; Garden City, 2.50 Newton, 2.00; Fraukfort, 1.00; B street, Topeka, 4.00 State S. S. board, 21.50; W. H. & F. M. board, 35.40; New Hope, Chanute, 2.00; Junction City, 3.00, Warren street, South Lawrence, 3.00; per corresponding secretary, from Ottawa meeting, 3.50; public collections, 6.65. Total received $109.57. Rev. N. C. Robinson took the stand at 4 p. m., and preached an excellent sermon on "Faith." Adjourned to meet at 7:30 p. m. EVENING BESSION. Revs. Burdette and Stinnis conducted the devotionals. Rev. P. D. Skinner delivered the address of welcome. Mrs. F. B. Grant responded. Elder A. Fairfax, vice president, took the stand and delivered a strong sermon on "The Influence of Spirits." A vote of thanks was tendered pastor and people of Warren street church for hospitalities. Resolutions were offered by the secretary urging the executive board to retain the president until October meeting. Resolutions were adopted, despite the president's protest. Money raised by the various boards was as follows: S. S. board, $81.70; W. H. & F. M. board, 43.26; executive board proper, 52.27; grand total, 124.33 The following obligations were met: Home Mission board of New York, $70.00; general missionary, 25.00; expenditures of the three boards, 29.33. Balance due Missionary Vanlue, 14.30; balance due H. Mission of New York, 42.50. Obligations for next quarterly meeting will be $160. The next quarterly meeting will be held in Pittsburg, Kas., June 28, 29 and 30. Rev. J. R. RICHARDSON, Pres. Vulgar writers say "full dress"; the aesthetic say evening dress. Remember this, Sarah Jane. Congratulate yourself that you know enough about the institution of marriage to stay out of it. Some people must be working for the honor there is in their jobs, considering the meager salary they get. About the only time a large woman displays any grace, or any genuine activity, is when a storm threatens. Nearly every woman is inclined to accept a compliment matters not how far fetched or ridiculous it may appear. It is observed at the theater that the ugliest women get in the boxes. It might be further remarked that they wear low neck dresses displaying a lot of ribs suggestive of a packinghouse. Before he marries a girl, a young man scribbles all-over both sides of each sheet of paper in his letters to her; after marriage, however, he seldom gets farther than a few lines below the date line. To the women: Be careful with your back hair, or "switches:" the other day a man in Iowa got a coarse hair out of his wife's bread, and it strangled him to death before the doctors could be summoned! A boy had the toothache the other day, and he claimed that there was a feeling as though 999,999 needles were piercing the roof of his mouth. A boy is always rough with his figures: he could just as well have added a figure 1 and made the number of needles a smooth 1,000,000. Keep your name out of the society columns of the newspapers as much as possible. After it is once inserted, it appears as large to you as the display type on a circus poster, and you cannot resist the temptation of wishing it appear in print every time a feeder mounts the press steps. It is strange, but a fact, nevertheless, that a truly pretty woman is not as easily flattered as a homely one. A homely woman is really more susceptible to the exaggerated compliments given her than one of positive good looks, and will bite even when the vanity ticklers have but deplorably little bait to angle with. "Second cook" in a hotel, means first dishwasher. "Second cook" is used to give the job some dignity. Dignity is what is required by society. In the same way, if you are a plug waiter, say you are a "caterer." This sounds idealistic, and ideals are what society demands. They are not commonplace. Or if one is a piano player in a bawdy house, one should say he is "a musician in a mercantile establishment." The hard-working and honest hodcarriers have a grievance: in order to give their job a little more dignity, they should claim they are "elevators." The women are great builders of society; whatever they say regarding its customs and formalities, goes. The men really care very little for society; they are in it simply because they have been forced into it by their wives and women friends. They, the men, are necessary adjuncts. The women need them in their business—that is, to throw bouquets and juggle compliments. Occasionally the men execute a two-step, or a slow-drag movement, but their principal part in society is to pat the women on the back, as it were. And, judging from the kind of "dresses" the society women wear, the men have lots of back to pat. At banquets and receptions it is a man's duty to tell a great many brainless women that they are witty and brilliant, and all that sort of thing, though those whom he flatters may have thoughts as dull as a woman's lead pencil or as flat as her pocketbook. Society is a great humbug, and the men are willing to help the humbug along. M. M. S. POULTRY FENCING. Pst. July 21, 1894. [Trade Mark.] Pst. July 8, 1877. Saves 50 per cent. of the cost of the completed fence. Write for catalogue of our Poultry, Garden, Lawn, Farm and Hog Fences, Gates, etc. Union Fence Co., De Kalb, Ils. 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. E. M. Argyle, who used to be in this state, afterwards in Oklahoma and Indian Territories, and later a presiding elder in Mississippi, and whose record has not been very savory anywhere he has ever been, but who has managed by hook or crook to always escape justice, has at last met his fate. We publish below two letters from him to different women in the state of Mississippi. The authorities of the church have many others too filthy to be put in the columns of a newspaper, and others that would place him behind the penitentiary walls if given to the officers of the law. Read the letters and also the verdict of the committee that tried him, and from them you can have some idea of the lecherous nature of the brute; his cut appears on each letter: Office of E. M. Argyle, B. S. P. E., Jonestown District North Mississippi conference, A. M. E. church. Belen Miss., Nov. 5, 1899. Dear Alice; Yours received, contents noted; glad to hear from you and to know you were well. I am not very well today; I could send you your expenses to come to Tunica, but our session will be very brief, and I am afraid you will not enjoy it as you would like; so I tell you what you do. Come up to Memphis next Thursday morning on the accommodation and I will meet you, and we can arrange to have a nice time Thursday and Friday and you can return home Saturday. Don't tell anybody your business. If we can't get a room at old Miss, we will get one somewhere e'se. If you get in Memphis before I do, come around to No. 11 Poplar street, just before 12 o'clock Thursday morning and I will wait there for you. If you get in the city before I do on the accommodation, go and get us a room somewhere so we can be to ourselves, and then come around to Mrs. Skyle's, No 11 Poplar street, or near the I. C. depot. I will be in Memphis on Thursday if nothing happens. Do not fail to come if you are spared; if you are sick, call me up at Tunica, Tuesday or Wednesday, and I will come on to Senetobia to see you. God bless you, my baby. Accept a dozen kisses, my love. Your own, Coldwater, Miss., Dec. 19, 1899. Dear 'Stella: I got here this a.m. very much fatigued and sleepy, and they organized the conference on time. I was elected chief secretary, and I have not had any time to sleep any yet. I hope you are doing well. Estella, darling, I can hear your sweet, contralto voice yet. I constantly listen for that sweet voice. Oh! I believe I am in love with you. I can't tell why it is that I am such a fool about you, for I don't suppose you have thought of me since I left, have you? Dear, well. I shall go down to Friar's Point next week; if I can make it convenient, I will run down to Greenville a day or so. You write me a card or a line at Grenada, Box 33. I do not know yet where I am going to, but you be sure and write me, and I will then drop 'you a card what day you may look for me. I am in love with you if you only knew it. Now, darling, do not fail to write. Accept a dozen kisses and much love. I am always yours, etc. E. M. AROYLE, Box 31, Grenada, Miss. Greenville, Miss., March 9, 1900. We, the committee appointed by His Grace, Bishop W. B. Derrick, to consider complaints of one Miss 'Stella Belvins against Rev. E. M. Argyle, P. E. of Northeast Mississippi annual conference, after listening to testimony of the aggrieved, with other evidence, and after due, careful deliberation, find said defendant guilty of the charges alleged, thereby disqualifying him as a minister of usefulness to our church. We therefore recommend that the said Rev. E. M. Argyle is disqualified as presiding elder of the Grenada district; further, that he be suspended, per discipline relating to all such cases, by the bishop. 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PRIDE OF TOPHER AFTER NO. 30, impaired 19, and 23 Saturday morning at each month at No. 80 NORTH KANSAS avenue. Miss Ida M. Jordan, Q. M., Miss Anna Reynold, C. R. MADISONDALE TABERAGE NO. 55, U. K. T. Hall N. N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd thursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, G. P., Miss Mary Anna Webster, C. R. FOR RENT—Unhurnished rooms at 112, 114 East Seventh street Call at THE PLAINDEALER office. The Dyson restaurant, located at 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is the best restaurant in that city. The Dyson restaurant, located at 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is the best restaurant in that city. NOTICE—All correspondents for THE PLAINDEALER will kindly collect all subscriptions in their respective cities, and kindly remit same to the office. PERSONAL NOTES. A. R. Eagleson, formerly of THE PLAINDEALER, is now in Denver. Mrs. Joe DeClue and daughter, of Carrollton, Mo., are guests of Mrs. L. Parks this week. Mrs. W. L. Grant was called to Jefferson City, Mo., last week, to attend the funeral of her brother. The Golden Rod club will be entertained this afternoon by the Misses Phillips, complimentary to Mrs. Hattie Dean-Johns. The Fannie Coppin club will entertain this evening at 11S West Eighth street, Odd Fellows' hall. Admission, 10 cents. Mr. Albert Barton sends us a dollar this week, from Washington. He says THE PLAINDEALER is the best race paper published in the United States. the choir and O. D. Crumwell and instrumental music by Misses Ogeal and Dora Wilson. The grand lodge of the Samaritans meets in Topeka this year. The Dumas club met at the residence of Mrs. Carpenter Friday of last week, and a very elegant lunch was served. Quite a number of the members were present. The Rosebud club was very delightfully entertained last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Robert Rolling and will be entertained this afternoon by Mrs. T. Williams, 1323 Van Buren street. Gaitha Page was in Lawrence Saturday, to umpire the game between Washburn and Haskell Indians. Page's decisions pleased both teams, and he returned with the Washburn team on the plug at 6:40. 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. Ed. Noble, one of Topeka's old timers, is in the city visiting his relatives. He is now located at Cheyenne, Wyoming. He is in the city for a week. He reports good times in his part of the country, and looks like it. The First African Baptist sewing circle was pleasantly entertained Friday afternoon of last week at the residence of Mrs. J. M. Montgomery, Music was rendered by Miss Nellie Hicks, and was highly appreciated by all. Bethany chapter, No. 7, O. E. S., elected the tollowing officers for the ensuing year at its last meeting: Sister Merritt, R. matron, second term; Brother W. E. Jackson, R. patron; Sister Mallory, R. ass't matron, second term; Sister Susie Pace, R. conductress, fifth term; Sister Shields, R. ass't conductress, second term, Sister Stonecrest, R. treasurer, sixth term; Sister Maggie Bass, R. secretary, fifth term; Sister Wilson, R. warder, third term. The next meeting will take place on the night of May 10. All members are requested to be present. Mr. Elbert L. Overton, of Topeka, was married to Miss Maud Dutcher, of Newton, last Saturday by Rev. J. Y. Ewart at the Presbyterian parsonage of Newton. Mr. Overton is one of the leading machinists and electricians in the West. He is a member of the Overton Manufacturing company, one of the largest establishments of the kind in the state. The bride is one of the foremost and brightest young ladies of Newton and of Kansas. THE PLAINDEALER hopes that their path through life will be always strewn with roses. They will be at home to their friends in a few weeks. The Ex Slaves' Pension association auxiliary, No. 6, will hold literary exercises at the Second Baptist church, corner First and Monroe streets, Monday night at 8 p. m. Program will be as follows: Lecture on Cuba, T.T. Jones; lecture on the present and future progress of the American Negro, by J. H. B. Taylor; song by A. Scales, subject, "We Fed the Union Soldier;" lecture on "The Disposition of Congress to Pension the Ex-Slaves of America," by I W. B. Grant; song by the ladies of the club, Mrs. Mary E. Douglass, Mrs. Roberts and others. A. Kuykendall, president; Mary E. Douglass, secretary. Miss Minnie Beard departed this life Tuesday, April 24, at 4 o'clock, of consumption, after an illness of seven months. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the house, and were conducted by Rev. G. D. Olden. The many beautiful floral offerings showed the esteem in which she was held by a large circle of friends. She was born in Clarksville, Tenn., October 22, 1877, and lived in Topeka fifteen years. She was well known by the many drills she gave for the benefit of some of the churches, and for the lodge to which she belonged. On the day she died she put her trust in the Lord and closed her eyes as in a peaceful sleep. Mrs. J. D. Johnson, assisted by Mrs. Austin Sharp, entertained the members of the Golden Rod club, at a delightful thimble party Friday afternoon of last week, at her home, 127 Madison street. The Golden Rod club is a recent organization. It has two departments, art and literature. The members are Mary B. Jordan, Katie Harris, Ella Williams, Lena Thompson, Pearl McNeal, Eva and Lillie Phillips, Missouri Benning, Gertrude Solomon, Nora Williams, Nellie Hicks and Lizzie Spaulding. The rooms were prettily decorated with flowers and potted plants. A luncheon in three courses was served, and the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed. The Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samaritans, assisted by the members of the Second Cumberland Presbyterian church choir and Misses Dora and Ogeal Wilson, gave a musical and literary concert at their hall Friday evening of last week. The hall was packed almost to suffocation, and many could hardly obtain standing room. The program was a most excellent one and was rendered in the most excellent manner. All present expressed themselves as being delighted with the exercises from start to finish. The exercises consisted of recitations by Mesdames Bessie Hatcher, Hattie Bigbee and Anna Howard; essays by Misses Susie Eagleson and Eunice Morgan; vocal music by members of The Mission Circle of Shiloh Baptist church, gave a rally Sunday afternoon. They realized quite a neat sum. The following program was rendered: Welcome address, Miss Minnie Page; response, Mrs. J. M. Middleton; introductory address, "Home and Foreign Missions," Miss G. E. Solomon; chorus, B street Baptist church choir; address, "Africa the Field of the World," Miss S Barker; address, "Significance of In 'His Steps,' Miss Susie Martin; duet, Misses Lucy and Rebecca Bledsoe; solo, Miss M. E. Gaines; address, Mrs. M. J. Cox; essay, "Influence of Heartfelt Religion," Mrs.Ana Howard; addresses. Revs. P. W. Barker, E. Stoner, J. M. Middleton and W. L. Grant; Mrs. D. Stamps, president. The thirteenth annual May entertainment of the Ladies' Sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E. church will be given in G. A. R. hall, 113, East Seventh street, Wednesday, May 9. The program will be as follows: Opening chorus; instrumental solo, Miss Cora Bennett; vocal solo, Miss Hicks; instrumental solo, Charles Hawkins; recitation, R. N. Turner; violin and piano trio, Misses Phillips and Dillard; instrumental solo, Mrs. Gertrude Jordan. Luncheon served from 3 to 11 p.m. Mrs. M. Bennett, president; Miss Ella Williams, secretary. Program for May 15, Metropolitan hall: Vocal solo, Miss Nellie Hicks; recitation, Miss Lena Thompson; instrumental duet, Misses Cora Bennett and Pearl McNeal; violin solo, Miss Lillie Phillips; vocal solo, Miss Carrie Carter. At its last meeting, on Thursday, April 26, at the residence of Mrs. S. G. Watkins, the Arden club celebrated Shakespeare's birthday. Each member of the club was asked to suggest in some way, in dress, by pantomime or quotation, some Shakespearean character. Notwithstanding the stormy night enough were present to make the evening very pleasant. Slips of paper containing some questions concerning the life and writings of Shakespeare were passed to each one present and answered as fully os possible. Each one was then called upon to represent his character. Rosalind, Portia, Viola, Isabel, Juia, Valentine, Peasblossom, Casas, Bolingbroke, Touchstone and Hamlet were the characters suggested in different ways. The guests present were Miss N. Sexton and Mesdames J. Vernella, J. H. Guy, and G. W. Guy and daughter, Alberta and S. G. Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Clinkscale and Miss Lena Thompson were the members of the club who braved the storm. At the meeting, Thursday, May 3, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clinkscale, Henry the Fourth was commenced. Twenty- give its day 30, at will be CHEAPEST I STRONGEST I BEST! Made of iron, finished in black, with beautiful gilt ornamentation, it cannot warp, check, split, get out of or wear, or wear applique. It will hold mordecai. It applicates Cyclopodium. Holds more books in less space than any other device. Prima cutionists, Mordecai 1. For Table, to hold I books, ... $10.00 2. *Floor* ... $2.00 3. *Floor* ... $2.00 4. *Floor* ... $2.00 The best size for general use is No. 8. Shipped, carefully packed, on receipt of price. Facts That Every Patriot and Voter Ought to Know. Ready January 1st. THE 1900 WORLD ALMANAC AND ENCYCLOPEDIA. 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SEND YOUR ORDER today. This low price and these special terms of shipment without deposit will be withdrawn very soon. 13" Give name of this paper. Don't forget the Odd Fellows' excursion to Kansas City Sunday, May 6. $2.00 the round trip; all tickets purchased before this evening will be $1.65. The Oak Leaf club met with Mrs. Fred. Ware Wednesday afternoon, and those present enjoyed a very pleasant time. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. Chiles. The Ne Plus Ultra club met at the residence of Mrs. Thompson, 1033 Grand avenue, Saturday afternoon. A very pleasant time was enjoyed, after which lunch was served, and the club adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. G. W. Smith, No. 1161 Lane street, Saturday afternoon at 3 p. m. Prof. G. W. Jackson's Twenty-third Regimental band will give its first concert Wednesday, May 30, at the Grand Opera house, and will be assisted by the following: Prima donna, Merritt Sisters; elocutionists, Miss Lena Thompson and Mordecai Allen; violinist, Master John Rhodes; pianist, Mamie Johns. Forty strong, forty musicians. The following is taken from an exchange, and is dedicated to those persons who send news items to this paper and request us to publish them as they are written; How Boen Treat the Natives From an Exchange. cooercs and big however, at $50 to bend them. We chay with a if you UNADI $250. Mr. Agnew continues: "At our magistrate's court in Bokesburg poor natives were sentenced.unmercifully. Flogging was their daily portion. For the smallest offenses they were lashed—for having no passes, for visiting other compounds, for being out of their districts, etc. They came to us for medicine, with shoulders a mass of raw flesh. No such treatment as the Boers serve out to natives is allowed in any of the British South African colonies." Mr. Agnew declares that almost every official, from President Kruger down, is bribed, by the various monopolies General Joubert, he declared, was the one honest man in the government. He withstood the monopolies and favored a reasonable franchise. ELEGANT AND USEFUL STUDY OR LIBRARY. FOR THE OFFICE, No. 2. THE JOHNSON REVOLVING BOOK CASE. WITH INDEPENDENT SAYERS ADJUSTABLE TO BOOKS OR LAW HISTORY. A SUPERB PRESENT. INVALUABLE TO Lawyers, Clergymen, Physicians, Editors, Bankers, Teachers, Merchants, Students, and all who read Books. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Describe price for training testimonials Free. Illustrated Catalogue of 14 Stationery and Dustbags, nearly 290 prices, received on receipt of 28 ANDERSON & KRUM SEATONERY CO. 7 Bond Groot, Low York, M. Y. Containing Full Information Upon All Statistical Facts and Figures. 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. Postpaid to any address. THE WORLD, Pulitzer Bldg 11-11-11 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 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 MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness. ...Repairing Promptly Executed.... 718 Kausas Ave. Topeka, Kau For Sale Real Estate. N. Tyler street, East front 1 1/2 lots, cellar, well, stable, $300 FOUR ROOM COTTAGE, Good shape, on 1 acre, 1 1/2 miles from the City, $600. All in good condition, 1 to 1½ lots, 3 to 5 room residences, fine location, $300 to $550. 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 ``` THE ORIGINAL-COFFEE HANDLE This handle is highly safe preparation in the world that makes kinky hair straight as shown above. It nourishes the scalp, helps to grow. Sold over 40 years and used by thousands. It is the greatest guest. It was the first preparation ever sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of limitations, as the genuine never fails to keep the hair pliable and beautiful. A toilet necessity. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by lie down it can be easily Owing to its superior and lasting quality it is the most economical. It is not posed to it. Full coverage with every bottle. Only 50 Cm. Sold by the Money Order for 5 bottles expired paid. Write your name and address plainly to J. S. HALE. LOAN OFFICE. I, Proprietor. as Avenue, May 1, with a Big Goods, second-Hand Misfit Clothing. 16 KANSAS AVE. To my Customers: On and after March 30th I will be at McCarroll's Barber Shop, 116 East Seventh, Where I will be pleased to meet you all again. R. L. SKEARCE. CREOLE POMADE... For Straightening Kinky and Curly Hair Without Injury—Removes dandruff, cures all diseases of the scalp-75c per jar. GEORGE W. STANFIELD., Druggist, 632 Kansas Ave., Topeka. We Serve Best Meals in City Polite Watters. For 10c and 15c. 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. FOR SALE Three room house, $250; $25 cash, balance, $5 per month. Four room house, 1 lot, $350; $25 cash, balance, 5 per month. Two room house, $322; $25 cash, balance $5 per month. Scott & Scott, 315 Kansas Avenue. $200,000 Worth of Property Has been placed in my hand to 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, each on easy term ranging from $1,000 to $7,000 situat city, residences which you might desire. We have a number of large an peka, and farms to dispose of in all g Has been placed in my hand for disposal, for sale; and of which part has been taken under foreclosure. It principally is owned by Eastern Firms who are very anxious to sell on reasonable terms. I have beautiful hues and lots in all parts of the city, which can be bought almost at your own price. As this property has been placed in my hands for sale recently, I wish to wind it up in short order. 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. J. H. B. TAYLOR, 119 West Fifth Avenue, PHONE NO. 689. KANSAS PACKING Whoelsale Fresh and sugar SCHMIDT BRO'S : 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. Kellam's, 711 Kansas City and County Scho Kellam Book & OFFICE HOURS 7 TO 9 A. M. 12 TO 2 P. M. I. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Office, 1331 Van Burer 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: 2 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, 306 4th. - Res. 225 Madima Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. WITCHES AND HAIR JEWLEY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPKRA, KANAS Practices in all courts. Special attention given criminal cases. W. I. JAMISON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Office, 117 W. Fifth St. A. M. THOMAS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 'Phone, 299. 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4 and 5. 'Topeka, Kan. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A. M. 3 to 5 P. M. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558. FRANK HERALD ATTORNEY-AT-LAM. Room 313, Long Building, 515 Main Street, KANSAS CITY, MO. for disposal, for sale; and of which nure. It principally is owned by Eas- so sell on reasonable terms. I have of the city, which can be bought al- perty has been placed in my hands in short order. Houses range from ; also I have beautiful residences ed in the most beautiful part of the site. and small farms near the city of To- parts of the state. TOPEKA, KANSAS. HOUSE MARKET, and Retall. cur cured Meats. : 306 E. SECOND ST. Avenue. Books and Supplies. THE MILLS STORE.|THE MILLS STORE. Sale of Silks That will be to your interest to read and know about. There are About 2,500 Yards of Them. An examination of the Silks offered will convince you that they are all Seasonable-suitable for Summer wear. ```markdown ``` Silk Remnants. BLACKS AND COLORS. $3.38 a pattern. We have three Handkerchief Waist patterns marked down to.....$3.38 This is a grand opportunity for anyone wanting a Silk Waist pattern at low cost. We received this week from a Silk Waist manufacturer two lots of short lengths in Silks—one the 19-inch width and the other 27-inch. They were left after cutting Silk Waists, and they are from $ \frac{1}{2} $ to $ \frac{3}{4} $ yards in length. Many of them are enough for Waists, and any are desirable for Trimmings or Linings. And if you can use any Silks it will pay you to visit the Silk Section to-day. plain Taffeta colored—fancy Also Foulards. 48c Black Habatui Silk. Remnants—19-inch plain Taffeta Silks, black and colored—fancy stripes and Brocade. Also Foulards. ½ to 5 yards in length. .....48c 65c yard. Remnants—27-inch plain Taffeta Silks, black and colors—including some fancy stripes and figures, ½ to 3¼ yards in length, for.....65c Can cut you any number of yards —24-inch Foulard Silks, black and colored grounds—a special line of black Taffeta Silks; also some very fine fancy Silks for Waists, yard.....68c 95c yard. The new Plisse Satin and corded stripes in the latest and most popular shades; also hem-stitched Silks, Barre and Crystal Silks, yard.....95c d most popu- A $1.00 quality for.....69c stitched Silks, A $1.50 quality for.....$1.33 s, yard.....95c A $1.75 quality for.....$1.48 MILLS CO., $500 Endowment PROTECTION. This form of policy is offered in the PROTECTION.—The Endowment provided during the entire period. In the event of insurance to the full amount of the policy by the policy holder to receive the benefit. INVESTMENT.—The investment interest and prominent feature. At the end of payment to the insured of the full amount can thereby secure, at a small outlay vestment. The rates under these policies per cent. compound interest on the very low cost of insurance. DIVIDEND PAYING.—These policies after policy has been in force five years first dividend declared will be emulated five years. These dividends will increase the cost of the insurance. JAS. J. BUTLER, Room 45, Colo. Salina. Endowment Insurance $1,000 INVESTMENT. Policy is offered in terms of ten, fifteen and twenty years. The Endowment policy carries with it full protection and, in the event of death during the period, the in- ount of the policy will be paid to the one designated to receive the benefits. The investment in this form of policy is its attractive s. At the end of the term the policy provides for the end of the full amount of the policy. The policy-holder a small outlay each year, a guaranteed paying in- under these policies are so adjusted as to yield four interest on the premiums paid in, after allowing for a advance. s.—These policies are dividend paying. Each year, in force five years, a dividend will be declared. The d will be emulative—that is, will cover a period of dividends will increase the value of the investment, or insurance. Room 45, Columbian Building, Topeka, Kas. $500 Endowment Insurance $1,000 This form of policy is offered in terms of ten, fifteen and twenty years. PROTECTION.—The Endowment policy carries with it full protection during the entire period. In the event of death during the period, the insurance to the full amount of the policy will be paid to the one designated by the policy holder to receive the benefits. INVESTMENT.—The investment in this form of policy is its attractive and prominent feature. At the end of the term the policy provides for the payment to the insured of the full amount of the policy. The policy-holder can thereby secure, at a small outlay each year, a guaranteed paying investment. The rates under these policies are so adjusted as to yield four per cent. compound interest on the premiums paid in, after allowing for a very low cost of insurance. DIVIDEND PAYING.—These policies are dividend paying. Each year, after policy has been in force five years, a dividend will be declared. The first dividend declared will be emulative—that is, will cover a period of five years. These dividends will increase the value of the investment, or reduce the cost of the insurance. JAS. J. BUTLER, Room 45, Columbian Building, Topeka, Kas. The swellest event of the season was given at the home of Henry DePriest and wife Thursday evening of last week in honor of Nora Hines, who will soon leave for Colorado Springs. The time was pleasantly spent in upto-date amusements, after which refreshments were served. The following couples were present: Essex DePriest and Lizzie Anderson, Andrew Smith and Clara Hines, John D. Williams and May DePriest, Scott Boswell and Nora Hines, Emmett Garvin and Masie DePriest, William Renfro and Gertrude DePriest. After a late hour, the guests departed. and wife Thursweek in hon who will soon Springs. The spent in ups, after which served. The Walter Garvin, a young man who is working at the Pacific House in Abilene, spent Sunday, April 22, with Miss Parker. Charlley Williams and his sister, Bessie, are visiting their cousin, Mrs. William Curtis. Miss Anderson, who has been teaching school near Falun, Kansas, completed her term Friday of last week. The program, rendered by her pupils, was excellent. Her scholars and friends gave her a very pleasant party in honor of her noble work. Quite a number of Salina people attended, and reported a great success. by her pupils, her scholars and a very pleasant her noble work. The Salina people reported a greatored citizens of uized an Afro- A. Green, presst, secretary; M. Boswell is on the sick list. E. Hudson was attacked by thugs Thursday night of last week. Mr. Moore and Mrs. Biggs were united in wedlock a few days ago. The Salina Sunbeam Tabernacle No. 7 elected its officers Thursday afternoon of last Some of the colored citizens of Salina have organized an AfroAmerican league, A. Green, president; E. DePriest, secretary; 48c yard. Piece Silks 68c yard. Salina. Our black Taffeta Silks At 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75 will merit your attention to-day. SPOT PROOF EXCELLENT FOR SUMMER WEAR. New Foulard Silks. Were received Saturday, and they are ready for your inspection. We would be pleased to tell you of our "American Queen" black Silks, wear guaranteed, of which we are Topeka Agents. We keep them in Peau de Soie, Satin Duchess and Gros Grains at popular prices. Black Crepons. We mention three numbers— Millinery. Carpets. S. DePriest, corresponding secretary. The club is trying to secure a colored policeman. Harry Garvin and Maggie Cowin joined in wedlock a few days ago. May their future life be strewn with roses and scented with prosperity. Jacob Stone, an old citizen, died of old age April 15. He was an old soldier, and belonged to the G. A. R.'s. He leaves a wife, daughter, several grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his death. Rev. Cox preached his funeral in the Methodist church. Oak Mills. Ida Ingram and David Wellington were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Wednesday of last week. Rev. Henry Morris, of Atchison, officiated. After the ceremony, a sumptuous dinner was served, the table being beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns and plenty of good things to eat. There was a large number of friends and relatives present, and the couple received many valuable and useful presents. In the evening the young folks gathered at the home of the groom, where they waltzed to the tunes of Prof. E.. J. Ingram's string band. Misses Pearlie and Birdie Bell, of Omaha, are visiting their mother and father, Joseph Bell and wife. Rev. Scott, of Iowa, preached an elegant sermon in Mt. Zion Sunday. Mrs. Leah Johnson took seriously ill this week, and had to have medical aid. Edward Farris, of St. Joseph, who has been sick quite awhile, came down to visit his brother-in-laws, R. and H. Dickey, last week, for the benefit of his health. J. H. Johnson and wife were called to Effingham last week, by the sad news announcing the death of their daughter, Elizabeth Williams. Rev. Wilson, of Atchison, preached the funeral to a large number of friends and relatives. Mrs. Williams was a devoted Christian and wife, and leaves a husband and two children to mourn her death. Bishop Albert Mack passed through the city this week, and preached in Mt. Zion Friday night. He preached to the point, and made a strong plea for better Christians in the church. Mrs. Lela Washington, of Kansas City, is visiting her parents, Gabriel Ferguson and wife. The base ball team has re-organized with William Ingram as captain, and expects to play the Effingham team in the near future. Clem. Tinney, of Kickapoo, spent a day in the city this week visiting friends. Newton. Jake Rickman was up from Valley Center last week visiting friends and relatives. Charles Childs, Lou. Underwood and Frank House went to Wichita last week on Bryan's day. We don't know whether they went to hear the Democratic orator or to take advantage of the half fair. Charles Miller and wife occupied their new residence last week, and said they have stopped moving for awhile. Joe Rickman and wife are making a new addition to their property, on West Fifth street. They will have a lovely seven-room house, and when it is completed, it will be an improvement to that street. Newton. J. M. Gross and wife gave a party on the 27th of last month in honor of her brother, J. S. Clements, but, owing to the inclementy of the weather, there were not many present. The evening was spent with games of various kinds, and all expressed themselves as having a delightful time. At eleven o'clock refreshments were served in the usual manner: Sandwiches and coffee, salad and pickles, ice cream and strawberries. Those present were Mesdames J. W. Anderson, A. J. Tandy, Charles Miller, Robert Jones, M. E. Smith; Misses Laura Thomas, Bertha Gray; Messrs. A. J. Tandy, C. Miller, L. Underwood, --- Mexico, Mo. Prof. Adam S. Green delivered a fine sermon to a large audience Wednesday night of last week in the Second Baptist church. Prof. Green was formerly a teacher in Western College at Macon, Mo. Georgia Pringle made a flying trip to New Florence Saturday. Vina Bell was the guest of Miss Logan in Martinsburg, Mo. Prof. Horace Stone, of Sturgeon, was in Mexico Sunday. The banquet, given by the ladies of the Second Baptist church on April 19, for the benefit of the church, was a great success, and largely attended. They realized the amount of 664.10; clear of expenses, 645.90. President, Mrs. Alice Douglass; first vice-president, Sallie Washington; second vice-president, Mollie Minor; secretary, Miss Hicks. James Bell is at home from St. Louis. Arkansas City. There was a bale of hay stolen from Hopkins West Thursday of last week. The thief was captured and brought to justice. He was a white man, nowever. The costs and fine amounted to $20.95. Mrs. Allen, who lives a mile South of the city, lost her barn and all of its contents by fire a few days ago. The contents were a roadcart, chickens, harness and some other things. This is quite a misfortune for Mrs. Allen, as she was preparing to go West this summer. Rev. G. W. Brown came down from Kansas City Saturday, on business, and while in the city, he preached two sermons in the Second Baptist church. He left for Wichita Monday evening. An entertainment was given in the Masonic hall a few nights ago for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. A crew of men came from the South a few days ago to work on the road between this place and Florence. Hon. W. J. Bryan passed through the city a few days ago en route to Wichita, where he delivered a speech. Quite a number went to the depot, but no talk was made. Mr. Oldham, Misses Eaves and Hattie Smothers went to Ponca City, O. T., Sunday. All report a very pleasant time. William Kroup, Jr., bought a lot on North Sixth street, and has removed a neat little cottage on it. Rev. A. E. Clark went to Wellington Sunday, and held services. Rev. Clark has had charge of this work several weeks. Wichita. Rev. Frazier was absent from his church Sunday, as he went to Kansas City to conduct a rally for the First Baptist church. Wichita. The New Hope Baptist church baptising was postponed until the first Sunday in May, on account of the bad weather Easter Sunday. Mrs. Lou. Wilson, of North Garnett. Ottawa. M. Edwards, of The Island, took a trip to Topeka Saturday morning and came back on the evening train. E. Winters, of St. Joseph, Mo., is expected to be in the city this week, to visit her parents. F. Curry entertained at six o'clock dinner, Wednesday, of last week, Martha Baldwin and Rosetta and Letta Gray. Elvira Jackson, of Cypress street, is making quite an improvement about her home property. James Todd passed through town Saturday, en route to his home in St. Louis. Henrietta Swaney, of Pueblo, Colorado, is expected home next week. Price Brown and wife entertained in honor of their daughter, D. Baldwin, of Argentine, Sunday, at six o'clock dinner. Those present were J. Hicks and wife, M. Wright and wife, A. Strodder and wife, Mamie Simms, Esther Wright, Grace Simms; Fred. and William Baldwin and little Blanche and Lee Hicks. Holton. Holton. Everybody is making great arrangements for the encampment next week. A grand time is expected, the 9th and 10th be- Paola. Leavenworth. Rosa Smith died at her home, corner Pottawatomie and Fifth avenue, April 21. The funeral was preached at the residence, Rev. R. H. Graham, of Topeka, officiating. The body was accompanied by Rev. Graham and family and many friends of the deceased, to Dellewise, Kas., for burial. Mrs. Smith's maiden name was Rosa E. Shields. She was a graduate of Lincoln High school, Kansas City, Mo., and also of Baker University, Baldwin City, Kansas. She was well known in Kansas. Rev. R. H. Graham, of Topeka, preached for Rev. W. P. Banks, Sunday, and addressed the Sabbath school. The Independent Baptist church is proud of his visit. PIANO RECITAL. The largest and most appreciative audience that has gathered in the A. M. E. church for years greeted Lulu Cunningham on Thursday evening of last week at her recital. The entertainment was a success in every particular. Program strictly classical, with a few exceptions. The vocal solos rendered by Mrs. W. B. Carter, N. Robinson, G. Young and B. Trusty, accompanied by G. Taylor, were excellent and highly appreciated. Mrs. Cunningham handles the piano with perfect ease, and has proved herself to be what has always been said of her, viz.: an artistic musician. She ascended and descended the many difficult passages with comparatively little effort. She is to be congratulated upon the great encouragement shown her in her endeavor to give the public a musical treat. Hutchinson. Mrs. Austin Gothard has taken a relapse, and is very ill. Granada Turner, of Kingman, stopped over Sunday, and on Monday evening at 9:45, took her departure for Pittsburg, Kas. D. Pence is on the sick list. Rev. C. O. Smith is out of town on business. Rev. Richie is expected home Tuesday. The ladies of the C. M. E. church will give a social next Wednesday evening. Rev. Brown will hold quarterly meeting at the C. M. E. church next Sunday. Mrs. H. B. Owens entertained Laura Thomas and Anna Brown at dinner Sunday. Last Sunday Laura Thomas, Anna Brown, Addie Thomas, Hidus Harding, George Brady and Luther Sanders drove out to the Wakefield home and all report a fine time. Mrs. H. W. Wright entertained at dinner Sunday Laura Thomas of Newton, Anna Brown, Marion Fowler of Ponca City, Okla., and C. S. Fowler of Hutchinson, in honor of her sister, Carrie Douglass, of Winfield. The social given by the Tabernacle church was largely attended and everybody had a good time. HUTCHINSON MUSES. A man's will sometimes isn't as strong as a woman's won't. It is more just to judge people by their accents than by their words. Men say that a woman can't keep a secret. How about her age? No, dear; all is not gold that glitters; just think of all those chemical blondes! People who say that drink is not elevating never watch a hen while drinking. North Topeka. Rev. Wooten, of St. Mark's A. M. E. church, was given a surprise party by the members and friends of his church Tuesday evening, in honor of his fifty-second anniversary. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Moses Wims, William Jackson, Robert Jordan, L. Lyman; Misses Hester Carnish, Belle Forte, Henrietta Jackson, Lettie Williams, Ethel Walridge; Mesdames G. Crutchfield, W. Wims, John Williams, Ed. Hanley, James Drain and Charles Birdwhistle. Among the presents received. was a handsome gold watch. Mrs. Lou. McCoy entertained St. Elmo Art club Friday afternoon. Mrs. Eliza Jordan will entertain the club on the 11th inst. Mrs. Lucy Moody died at her home, 923 Taylor street, April 24. Services were in B street Baptist church. Rev. D. Jones officiated. She was a member of the First Union Benevolent lodge. Beulah Mission circle invites everybody to its May supper and concert on the 10th, in B street Baptist church. Admission, ten cents. Rev. P. W. Barker closed his meeting last week. Mrs. Rosa Ratliff, of Strong City, is spending a few days in the city. Publication Notice. In the District Court in and for Shawnee county, Kansas. Alberta Mason, plantiff, vs. Richard Mason, defendant. The defendant, Richard Mason, is hereby notified that he has been sued by the plantiff in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, for drivers and drivers of a vehicle in a petition filed in the office of the clerk of said court on or before the 20th day of May, 2000, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered as prayed for driving and plantiff from the defendant on the ground of abandonment and non-support and restoring said plantiff to her maiden name. A. M. CALLAMAN, Alaska Mason. Clerk District Court, by her attorney, W. I. JAMSON. First publication April 13, 1900. Publication Notice. Anna Harlan, defendant. The defendant, Anna Harlan, is hereb notified that she has been sued by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of Saskatchewan, Kansas, for a drowning in the river. The defendant filed in the office of the clerk of the above named court or before the 8th day of May, 1900, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly divorcing said plaintiff from defendant on the ground of abandonment. (Austin), M. CALLAHAN, Anna Harlan, Clerk District Court. By his attorney, W. L. JAMSON. First publication April 27, 1900.