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THE HON. NICK CHILES HAS GONE EAST TO HOBNOB WITH REPUBLICANS AND RUSTLE IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Hour's Demands: A Reiteration of the Principles of Republicanism, Guaranteeing to All Civil Equality. Forth Some Remarks. We take great pleasure in acknowledging the many kind words which have come to us by reason of the veils we expressed in our last issue relative to the need of an organization of our business men for the purpose of increasing and conserving the trade interests of our people. It is bringing to us some items of information very surprising. Among which is that in Kansas City there already exists a club of the business men having in view the accomplishment of just such a result as we indicated could be if the Negro business men make an honest and an energetic effort. During the past few days we have conversed with a number of our business men, all agree with us that such an idea is just what we need. But we colored people wont stand by one another, they say. This is a lame excuse, and one that should not be uttered by men of our race. If each one of us fulfil the obligation due to the other, there will be no occasion for such a spurious statement. If we hope to enjoy the benefits of a part in universal prosperity of the human family, we have got to tackle the problem ourselves. We have got to take hold and make positions and places for our boys and girls. We can do it if we try. The subjoined communicatoin from Mr. James H. Guy is from the pen of a successful business man as well as a lawyer. His views are well worth our careful study. We would welcome the views of business men of our race along this line. Mr. Guy goes somewhat farther than we in the discussion of the question but we cannot regard his suggestion other than the legitimate results of our theory put into practice. I desire to say that I am most heartily in accord with the ideas as advanced in your last issue relative to a Commercial Club. Most certainly do we need it. As I understand the object of such a club is to advance the business and commercial interest in a community using what ever means that may be necessary to bring about the end desired. I feel that we are more difficult in business enterprises than in any other yet at the same time such enterprises are the most needed among us whether rightfully or wrongly so. The masses of our people are located in towns and cities where the business of the country is conducted, where trade and commerce is rampant and the business man the central figure of attraction, the controller and owner of the entire business aggregation. Now, if the Negro is not in it, he must either stand aside or be dragged down by the procession. Here we are, the bulk of us, right here in the way of trade and commerce with but little to do with it. This should not be, we must either get out or in. I know it sounds all right to talk about going to the country and owning farms and having cattle upon a thousand hills and etc.(I am not opposed to farm life, I favor it under proper circumstances) but when it comes to the execution of the idea it is not so easy after all. Think of a poor man with no capital, except a feeble wife and ten or a dozen children all helpless "going out on a farm". Why before the crop matures half of them die from starvation and the other half is worried to death. You must have some money to go to the farm, no doubt about that. Have some. My judgement is that the bulk of our people are in the city and are here to stay. There is nothing left then but to adapt ourselves to the situation. Do business. Become a part and parcel of this great business world. A Commercial Club among us would be a very important step toward race co-operation which I have maintained for many years is the only true solution of what has been VOLUME II. erroneously called race problem. Let me be understood. The co-operation of the Negro in this city along business and commercial lines will change permanently our financial condition and nothing else will. Race co-operation is the great desideratum. When first sought, all things else will be added. Our men do not shoot craps and our women walk the streets from choice but for the want of better employment. This employment must be furnished them, if furnished at all, by ourselves, for ourselves, of ourselves, to ourselves. Then on with a Commercial Club where the matters pertaining to our commercial interest can be intelligently considered. We are a part and parcel of the great commonwealth and as such should contribute our share to its advance. Let us jump into the Commercial world with as much zeal and vigor as we do into the political, educational or religious. If we do, just as we have succeeded in those, so we will in the business world. We are the same people in each, with the same energies, same wants, same aspirations. Why not come together in a business way? Why not our grocers and all business men get together and talk over matters of interest to themselves? Why not? This is a period of combination as well as expansion. All things, all business is carried on by combines, like men with like 'business have a like understanding. Not a trust, but a combination of like interest, not squeezes some fellow out but that all may move with an understanding and thereby help each other. This is so needed in our race. Help, help, help, help one's self. The prosperity of one is that of another one. Business cannot be built up without benefit to others so let us do our part. We want more people in this city and this State, good moral industrious colored people making citizen as valuable as any on the face of God's green earth. There are plenty of them in other states with less favorable opportunities. With the proper mention they will gladly come to us not as an exodus, not in droves without money and without intelligence but with both. They will come if properly importuned. Therefore I move you Mr. Editor, that after the organization of a Commercial Club, that we proceed at once to put on foot a Negro Exposition to consist of Negro productions of every sort, kind and character. Let it be confined to all the states in the Union or to a certain number of Western states, as you may choose. But I reserve one right, and that is to say that it be held in the city of Topeka. There is more in the Negro than is generally known. An exhibition of our works of art, invention and etc. would do more to place us in a desired light before the world than anything we could do. The better side of the Negro is not seen. There has been no opportunity to show it properly. At all big fairs and exhibitions the Negro has been kept in the back ground one way or another. It will always be so until we run them for ourselves, to, and of ourselves. Such an exposition would bring to our fair city and state an innumerable number of the best colored people in the union. Once within our borders they would become so enrapted and impressed with the opportunities and possibilities that many of them would remain. I tell you it is a fine advertising scheme and one that will doubly pay. Let us get on foot at once the Commercial Club. The idea meets with my most hearty approval. Then next and immediately following a Negro Exposition that will bring 100,000 of the next class of Negroes to the city. Such an enterprise would add ten thousand industrious Negros to our population. FRIDAY MORNING. TOPEKA, KANSAS, JUNE 15' 1900. tion. Tide of World's Thought. DRAWING THE COLOR LINE. Hon. W. B. Townsend, one in Kansas, raised a question in the undoubtedly come up for settlement by a jury of Negroes, or that a N placed in the jury box for the cence of the prisoner. At a glance to be the correct one, and it will proportion of our people who are ed with an offense has the constit his peers. The adoption and rament to our Federal Constitution and consequently the peer of any condition of servitude. THE PLAN and there should not be, the least prosecution of lawbreakers. We the law and the evidence simply tolerated in the South but not in opposing the placing of Negroes entirely contrary to the policy of other citizens, should be placed u be able to get because they are c Hon. W. B. Townsend, one of the most popular and learned lawyers of the race in Kansas, raised a question in the District court of Leavenworth county which will undoubtedly come up for settlement in all courts—the right of a Negro to be tried by a jury of Negroes, or that a Negro should be drawn on the regular panel and placed in the jury box for the express purpose of passing upon the guilt or innocence of the prisoner. At a glance this demand of Attorney Townsend would seem to be the correct one, and it will doubtless meet the unqualified approval of a large proportion of our people who are inclined to draw the color line. Every man charged with an offense has the constitutional right to demand and be tried by a jury of his peers. The adoption and ratification of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to our Federal Constitution made the Negro a citizen of this United States, and consequently the peer of any other citizen regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. THE PLAINDEALER does not believe there is in Kansas, and and there should not be, the least racial feeling in administering the laws and the prosecution of lawbreakers. We do not believe that a Negro will be hurried beyond the law and the evidence simply because he is a Negro. Such a condition might be tolerated in the South but not in Kansas. We do not desire to be understood as opposing the placing of Negroes on juries, or in any other position. This would be entirely contrary to the policy of this paper. We believe that the Negro, along with other citizens, should be placed upon juries, etc., or in any other position they may be able to get because they are qualified to discharge the duties thereof. A NATIONAL NEGRO PARTY. Last week there was launch purpose it will serve, aside from it is not stated in the platform. The city in America as there is for a party. These race parties do not political activity of the nation. They exert an influence by becoming parties. This demanding of a organization by our people, only se strange that men of the undoubted tommyrot before a jaded public. like T. Thomas Fortune of New Judson Lyons, Cooper and W. C. Columbia, who are intimately as life of our people in America, un-American and impractical sch Negro Party coming from the hope of the race is in their hands and privileges that are enjoyed organization as proposed is the organize to own farms and busin Last week there was launched a full-fledged National Negro Party. Just what purpose it will serve, aside from giving prominence to a few of our "race leaders," is not stated in the platform. There is about as much use for a Negro political party in America as there is for a distinctively German, French, Irish, Swede or Dutch party. These race parties do nothing but place that particular element outside the political activity of the nation. The various elements entering into our national life exert an influence by becoming identified with the leading and controlling political parties. This demanding of a separate political, social, religious or educational organization by our people, only serves to emphasize the color line. And it is passing strange that men of the undoubted ability of Bishops Coppin, Turner et al. keep such tommyrot before a jaded public. It is exceedingly gratifying that political leaders, like T. Thomas Fortune of New York, Lynch and Hill of Mississippi, Cheatham, Judson Lyons, Cooper and W. Calvin Chase, "The Bronze Giant," of the District of Columbia, who are intimately associated with the developing political and industrial life of our people in America, have refrained from becoming a party to such an un-American and impractical scheme. There is no demand for a separate National Negro Party coming from the masses of our people; they realize that the political hope of the race is in their hands and that it rests with them to enjoy the same rights and privileges that are enjoyed by any other people. And they know that such an organization as proposed is the veriest balderdash and rot. The "leaders" should organize to own farms and business houses, thereby solving the race problem. WORK FOR COMMERCIAL CLUB. The efforts of THE PLAINER lished an article urging the organ- pose of increasing their common money spent by our people for words of encouragement and by North Side business man ridicu- go a mile out of their way rather carry their sewing to white dress that it would be a waste of time such a club were properly organ- week delegates from all parts of a grand anniversary and fair. I such an enterprise has begun. thing heretofore attempted by the forts in this line and will bring to of the world. This will be a mea- to show to the world what we he- fed by charity in the barracks of id strides in industrial and comm- that this part of the work be pla- see to it that every industry and the growth and development of among the visitors. The efforts of THE PLAINDEALER are bearing fruit. A short time ago we published an article urging the organization of the business men of this city for the purpose of increasing their commercial importance and obtaining a larger share of the money spent by our people for the necessities of life. We have received many words of encouragement and have heard many adverse criticisms. A prominent North Side business man ridiculed the suggestion on the ground that Negroes will go a mile out of their way rather than trade with a Negro; that Negro women will carry their sewing to white dressmakers rather than employ one of their own race; that it would be a waste of time and energy to undertake such an organization. If such a club were properly organized and officered, there is work for it now. Last week delegates from all parts of the state met in Topeka and decided to hold in 1904 a grand anniversary and fair. Directors have been appointed and active work on such an enterprise has begun. The magnitude of this anniversary surpasses anything heretofore attempted by the citizens of Kansas. It will eclipse all previous efforts in this line and will bring to the state many thousands of visitors from all parts of the world. This will be a most excellent opportunity for the Negroes of Kansas to show to the world what we have accomplished since the exodusters of 1879 were fed by charity in the barracks of North Topeka. Since that time we have made rapid strides in industrial and commercial development. Especial care should be taken that this part of the work be placed in the hands of a wide-awake Negro who would see to it that every industry among our people is represented and that statistics of the growth and development of the race in Kansas are compiled and distributed among the visitors. A STATE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS. The work of preparing for the Oak Leaf club of Topeka, is are coming in from all parts of t The work of preparing for the state federation of women's clubs, inaugurated by the Oak Leaf club of Topeka, is rapidly nearing completion. Encouraging reports are coming in from all parts of the state. We are in receipt of the following letter : "PAOLA, KAS. June 11. "Editor The Plaindealer : "I would like to say, three dorse the plan of organizing a s of Kansas, and shall urge my c This letter has the right kters from every club in the state matter after mature deliberation issue a call for such a conference to make the sessions harmonious olize and control the organiza "I would like to say, through the columns of your journal, that I heartily indorse the plan of organizing a state federation of the Afro-American women's clubs of Kansas, and shall urge my club to send a representative. This letter has the right kind of ring to it and we would like to see similar letters from every club in the state. The ladies of Topeka have only undertaken this matter after mature deliberation and have been repeatedly urged by various clubs to issue a call for such a conference. They are preparing to care for all delegates and to make the sessions harmonious and profitable. It is not their purpose to monopolize and control the organization for the benefit of Topeka people. Every club sending its delegate to the conference to be held here on the 20th and 21st insts. will be accorded a patient and a respectful hearing. This move is for the purpose of bringing the ladies of Kansas nearer together and to stimulate in them a deeper interest in the part they are to play in the solution of the race problem. The principal feature of this gathering will be the displays of art needlework. The local committee is preparing a number of booths which will be allotted to the various art clubs to display their work, the excellence of which will no doubt greatly surprise the public. Let every lady in Kansas lend her aid to make the coming conference a success. IN COLD BLOOD. An Unoffending Negro Shot to Death On the Streets of Spartanburg, S.C. by a White Bully. guaranteeing to All Y. or IN COLD An Unoffending Neg On the Streets o S.C. by a W Fatally Shot by A Constable. Southern Recorder, Spartanburg, S. C. As a sequel to the damnable hatred evinced by southern free booters of the "Pitchfork" Tillman school toward every citizen whose skin is black, was the cold-blooded murder of a Negro drayman on the street at Spartanburg, S. C., by a white-livered, black-hearted ruffian whose claims to being a guardian of the law should not prevent outraged justice from taking summary vengeance upon him. We say Hang him! Hang him!! Hang him!!! and let the vultures feed on his vile carcass. The Southern Reporter says:— Fred. Norman, the colored drayman who was fatally shot by Constable Bishop on Friday evening, succumced to death a little after midnight yesterday morning. After the medical examinations held just after the shooting the fact was clearly set forth that the wounded man could not recover and his death was not a matter of surprise The only wonder was that he survived so long as he did. Fred Norman was one of the most industrious and hard working drayman to be found in the city. Starting some years ago with nothing he had managed by work and good judgement to drive his business right and at the time he was killel, owned two draymagons. His honesty and fair dealings with all with whom he was thrown in a business capacity make him a Negro to be respected On Friday afternoon, when the tragi- c occurrence happened which cost him his life, the fatal shot was fired on the Square of the city, near Morgan monument, and the firing of this pistol jeopardized the life of many people who were passing to and fro. Yesterday at 12:30 p.m., the inquest was held over the remains of Fred Norman, at his home on Cudd street. A jury was empanelled by Coroner Bishop, of which B. K. Cunningham was foreman. Seven witnesses gave testimony, and the antemortem statement of Norman, given to Solicitor Sease on Friday afternoon directly after the shooting, was submitted. In this statement the Negro asserted that Bishop, the constable, killed him without any cause. He said that he was sitting on his wagon, and Bishop approached and said that he (Bishop) had a warrant for Norman. The drayman, naturally enough demanded to see the paper. Then, according to the statement, Bishsp said "You come with me," at the same time grabbing hold of Norman. The Negro then jumped from the wagon. Bishp pulled a pistol. They both grappled for the weapon and in the tussle the gun went off, inflicting a fatal wound in Norman's stomach. The testimony of a number of witnesses was very damaging to Bishop, and some were in his favor. The verdict of the coroners jury was that the deceased came to his death from a gun shot wound inflicted by William Bishop. Bishop is still in the county jeil. Slideights in American History. "The scum that rises uppermost when the Nation boils." Western clanism has played an important part in the history of the American republic. The writer made a special study of the "Mollie Maguires" in the coal fields and oil regions of Pennsylvania. He traversed the "White Cap" districts of Indiana and ranged the rocks and hills of the Ozarks amid the "Bald Knobbers" of Missouri and Arkansas. These, with the "KuKlux klans" of the South and the James and Younger gang were promptly stamped out, and only personal reminiscence and court records remain. But the most powerful and dangerous branch was originated by one Joseph Smith, who gave the finishing touches to his embryo organization in Daviess county, Missouri, in 1838. A few days thereafter, August 16, at an election in Gallatin, he put his infernal machine for spilling human blood into successful operation and it worked to a charm. Richard Weldon had his skull broken to start on, and the cruel machine is in active operation yet. The depredations and secret murders of Smith and his "Danites" were many. So dangerous and trouble some did those "Destroying Angels" become, that coercive measures were ection It Can Guara NUMBER 24. Civil Equality. BLOOD. Negro Shot to Death of Spartanburg, White Bully. used for their punishment and ejectment. Joe Smith was captured and incarcerated over in Illinois; and on the 24th of June, 1844, he sprang from the window of the Carthage jail hoping to escape, and shouting as he went the words of a Danite in distress and imminent peril, which are: "O, Lord, my God, is there no help for the widow's son?" He fell, riddled by loyal lead. Brigham Young succeeded to leadership, and at Nan, voo, ill, held his midnight plotting in a building widely known as "Hiram's hall." The citizens and "Angels" were continually at war, and finally the whole outfit fled to Utah, where they gained fast in influence and power. For half a century they defied American civilization, murdered Gentiles by the wholesale, and only ceased when the railroad poured in a flood of immigration. For years the writer devoted time, travel and expense to gather rare and valuable knowledge of these strange, wierd combinations of human depravity, combining business and pleasure as he dogged the bloody villains to their impregnable lurking places. This branch, especially, contained a wonderful fascination, and step by step he unraveled the tangled phenomena. The ceremonies of the secret caverns are revolting, disgusting and obscene. The room is ever ornamented with the sun, moon, stars, square, compass and plumb. The oatts administered to the novitiates are fairly blood-curdling and so awfully blasphemous as to cause a shudder of horror at their repetition. The penalties for violating the obligations of fealty by revealing the ghastly doings are to have the throat cut from ear to ear, the tongue torn out, the heart cut out, the bowels taken out and, in the world to come, eternal damnation. Implicit obedience and inviolable secrecy are the cardinal principles taught and inculcated. The badge of the novitiate is an apron cut from a square of white linen, with nine fig leaves of green silk sewn thereon. The common sign of recognition is to draw the hand quickly across the throat from left to right, directly under the chin, and refers to the penalty of the obligations. The sign of distress of a "Destroying Angel" in great danger is to place the thumb and forefinger of the right hand against the side of the face and slip the hand upward until the right ear is snug between the thumb and finger, as if smiting off the ear. The Chicago Daily Inter-Ocean of April 14, 1881, published a complete corroboration of all this. Also see The St. Louis Daily Globe Democrat of February 9, 1882, and other revelations appearing from time to time. The headquarters are in the Endowment house at Salt Lake City. John D. Lee was but carrying out the murderous spirit of the miserable system when he led the Mountain Meadow massacre. They knelt in a circle and asked God, Christ and the Holy God to lead them in that cruel butchery. A.high official told the writer that the Federal government had woven a chain of evidence around Brigham Young that would surely have hanged him as a principal in that awful slaughter had he not suicided, rather than face the disgrace and ignominy of such a death before the American public. Jehovah only knows how long this accursed mysticism in the name of religion is to defy the laws of God and man. It is rapidly spreading to other states and territories, and tried to seat another emissary in the Congress of the United States. George Q. Cannon was for years in the National councils unmolested, undisturbed, and the Roberts episode is an object lesson to the whole country. 5000 MEN WANTED: Men who will keep up with the times by reading the PLAINDEALER. The Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Kansas, Shawnee county, very Friday morning, by The Philadelphia Publishing company, 114 E. Seventh street. Entered at the postoffice at Topeka, Kansas, Shawnee 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 CHILES, - Business Manager J. H. CHILDREN, - Editor. CHAS. S. HUNTER, - Managing Editor. FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 1900. [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday] LET us have our business men's club. Who will be President McKinley's running mate? A western man by all means. The increase in our foreign trade is keeping pace with the formation of industrial combinations. At the short session of Congress there is every expectation that the shipping bill will be passed by a large majority. Two great measures are left over for action at the short session of Congress—the passage of shipping bill and the Nicaragua Canal bill. WHEN one pauses to examine into the autocratic powers of President Kruger, the much talked about South African Republic takes on the appearance of a despotism. A vote for a Democratic Congressman means a vote for Free Trade, Free Soup, Free Silver, Free Bread, Free Poorhouses and Freedom from Wage-earning. EXPORTS of lard have increased in value by $9,000,000 since the last Democratic Administration, with its free trade tariff. Republican policies are best for the farmers. DURING the coming national campaign much will be heard about the need of an American merchant marine, legislation in behalf of which will be passed at the next session of Congress. WITH the heat of the political campaign out of the way, and the chance for making partisan capital out of the question, the shipping bill is sure to be early considered and promptly passed at the short session of Congress. We are authorized to announce that our popular City Marshall, Fred M. Stonestreet will not be a candidate for County Clerk. He will be a candidate for re-election as City Marshall. He has made a good officer and is entitled to it again. In 1896, President McKinley said: "I hope that the time will not be far distant when every workingman in this country can get work, and get it, too. at fair and renumerative wages." The time was not far distant, and it is still with us. TAMMANY is anxious to inject a "sweeping reform" cry into the national campaign. At home in New York State, Tammany has to defend itself against its record for the highest tax-rate and for its Tammany ice trust. Reform should begin at home. WE HAVE heard a lot of fellows kicking about Governor Stanley's efforts to clean out the Klondyke regions of Leavenworth. We hear nothing from them now that the agents of the governor are closing things over there tighter than a proverbial drum. KANSAS loses one of her foremost citizens and business men in the death of "Tim" McCarty of Larned. Mr. McCarty succeeded Hon. E. P. McCabe as auditor of state and made one of the best men the state has ever had in that position. There was not so much hurrah about McCarty as there was sterling ability. He is one Kansan who served continuously in the United States army from 1851 to 1867 and came out without assuming the rank of colonel. Mr. WILL HARRIS, who for the past year and a half has been filling the position of managing editor on this paper, has resigned his position to accept a similar one with a Washington (D. C.) paper. Before leaving for the East, Mr. Harris will visit his mother at Leavenworth and friends at Atchison, St. Joseph and Omaha. The Washington paper on which Mr. Harris is to work is to be congratulated that it has secured his services. Mr. Harris is not only one of the most artistic compositors in America, but he has marked ability as a pungent paragrapher. We regret very much his departure. THE NEGRO POPULISTS VENTURE. Very few citizens of Kansas recall The Colored Citizen. It was the organ of Negro Demo-Popism in Kansas for a brief period and went to join the silent majority. It died. For a period of two and a half years it has mouldered "in the silent tomb." This is an age of miracles. Raising the dead is not to be counted as one of the lost arts. During the past two weeks the Afro-American cohorts of reform and calamity have been holding close communion over this corpse, with the result that it is announced in The Kansas City Times, the organ of the allied opponents of the Republican party, that the corpse has been revived. The Colored Citizen has been called back to take on, for a brief season, the moulding of a Demo-Populistic sentiment among the Negroes of Kansas. Kansas Negroes are not Populists. Nor are they Democrats. The craze of the calamity howler produced less impression on them than on the whites. It was unknown to the masses of the race in Kansas until Rev. Benjamin Franklin Foster, in 1890, deserted his pulpit out in Tennessee-town to accept the auditorial nomination on the Populist ticket, along with the late, lamented Willets, of Jefferson county. It was a desire more than a craze, induced by the inordinate inflations of real estate value during the boom period. It has been practically eradicated from the system by the liberal doses of large crops which the state has so thoroughly enjoyed during the past two or three years. Together with the other citizens of Kansas, the Negroes are prospering. More Negroes own farms and homes and personal property today in this state than ever before. Populism is the wall of the improvident and the miserable. It cannot be made attractive to the Negroes of Kansas, not even by the energy and good judgment of the late Colonel Beck, who is stated to be the presiding genius of the posthumous publication. Col. "Jim" Beck is the biggest Negro in the Populist party and has political sense like his patron saint, Briedenthal. Editor Price Thomas, of The Colored Citizen is a capable young man, and will make a good editor. The other man in the "ghost dance" is County Attorney G. W. Jones, of Graham county. Mr. Jones is a bright young man who settled out in the short grass region, and was washed ashore when the tidal wave of Populism threw up so many strange things. He is a typical Populist who rants at railroads and soulless corporations, and is at the same time attorney for the Union Pacific railroad in Graham county and rides up and down the country on a pass. Gegrge is a mighty slick duck. 'His particular duties as associate editor of this organ of Negro Populism and Democracy will be to look wise. Colonel Beck announced the policy of the paper as follows: "The paper will maintain at all times a bold and fearless attitude for what it conceives to be the best interest of the Negro race. Believing that the policies and practices of the present administration to be destructive of the best interest of the people, white and black alike; our paper will do all it can to accomplish its overthrow. We will be for Bryan and Briedenthal, first, last and all the time." If Colonel Beck had ceased with the enunciation of his first platitude, there would have been hopes of creating an influence among the Negroes of Kansas. It remains to be seen how this miracle will be received by our people. Democracy and Populism are synonymous in Kansas. Arkansas City. Sunday was Children's Day, and both churches celebrated the occasion with an excellent program. May the children and young people take more interest, for such opportunities are given but once to one and all. Mrs. Thomas Glover was in the city last Sunday visiting friends, and started for her home in Wichita last evening. Mrs. Glover is a congenial person, and all that met her were much pleased with her. Last Tuesday Mrs. J. M. Parker entertained the young people of Newkirk and Arkansas City in honor of Miss Maude Holmes, who taught the Newkirk school last term. Games of different kinds were played until a late hour, when all repaired to a delicious luncheon. Those present from Arkansas City were as follows: Misses Hattie and Eva Smothers, Janet and Eva Wilson, Maria and Florence Williams, Bertie Jours, Frances Andrews, Miss Blackwell, Nola Keller, Miss Oldham, Miss Lenox; Messrs. Work, Anderson, Brown, Lewis and Allen Oldham, Kellar, Bass, Murphy, Reuben and William Caldwell, Carter and Andrews. Those of Newkirk were Misses Mattie and Cassie Bass, Jennie Hollingsworth and George Grout. All the guests went home feeling that they had been royally entertained by Mrs. Parker. Mr. Parker and wife and Miss Holmes were up from Newkirk Sunday attending the churches. Atchison. The Ebenezer Carpet Club laid 375 yards of Brussels carpet last week under the leadership of Dr. Grant Brown. Sunday the church was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns and other potted plants preparatory to a special song service at 8 p. m., under the direction of Mrs. Spurlock-Gray. The church was brilliantly lighted by gas chandaliers and two Welsbachs, whose reflection upon the beautiful Brussels and the embankment of green about the rostrum rendered a scene most imposing in solemnity. When Mrs. Spurlock Gray struck up "Nearer My God to Thee," with variations on the piano. Up to the time of beginning the special program a praise service was conducted by Deacon Jas. Brown which was enjoyed by all the older members of the congregation in particular. Scriptural reading by the pastor Rev. Wm. Smothers followed by "Come Thou Fount," by the choir Rev. J. R. Richie offered invocation; the audience sang a hymn and Rev. Smothers gave a few remarks followed with "Come Holy Spirit," a vocal solo by Miss Mamie Lewis, whose rendition was most impressive. The choir sang the anthem, "I was Glad" after which Misses Lena Nelson, Sadie Nolan, Carrie Smith and Hattie Ingram reported $17 as the silver offering taken at the door, which a mount goes into the carpet fund. J. D. Roberts sang a tenor solo, "The Holy City" and acquitted himself with the usual appreciation. Messrs W. E. Gray, Wm. Barns, J. D. Roberts and Wm. Briggs sang "Savior, dear Savior," and fully sustained their reputation as a quartette. The program closed by the choir singing, "Come Unto Me," The parts sang by Mesdames McDowell and Barns and Miss Parrot appealed to the deepest sense of spiritual enjoyment; the duet by Mesdames Spencer and Fletcher was indispensable to the program. A large audience assembled to hear the program and expressed themselves as highly pleased. Next week "The Wedding Party," will be celebrated at the church. The proceeds of which will go to the carpet fund. The system of solicitation inaugurated by the Carpet club is the most unique yet seen in our city. The PLAINDEALER is largely read by the Ebenezer congregation and is growing in greater favor. Olathe. Hurrah for Burton! He has carried Johnson County in a walk. Ivary Legget, the present County Commissioner, was defeated for the nomination for a second term. M. S. Paueble defeated John Carpenter for state senator by fifteen votes. Mrs. A. Phillips and her accomplished daughter Sadie will leave next Thursday for their old home, Stanford Ky., to visit her sister and freinds. There will be a concert in the Grange Hall a week from next Thursday, given by the young people of the Baptist church under the able management of Mrs. B. F. Botts. Children's Day exercises was a brilliant success last Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. The Negro Republican Club gave a grand concert last week which was a financial success. M. Smith, a colored man living at Gardner Kans., died last week. Quite a number of our citizens attended the funeral. Robt. Young, our colored de- puty marshal, has declared war against the dogs, and up to date no less than thirty-five dogs have fallen victims to his unerring aim. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 A.M. 3 to 5 F.M. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. 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Then send the names of three of your friends whom you believe would like a firstclass race paper. Subscribe for the PLAINDEALER. Me, an 'Bill, an 'Mark, an 'Tom In convention tother day; Had a rattail heap' o confab- But you bet I had my say. I told them fellers right snack up- 'Cause you know that's just my way, Unless they'd fix my paper right There'd be some to pay. And when Bill, au 'Mark, an 'Tom, au 'em Saw my dander ginch" high 'An knowed I queer the whole she-hang An' of their plans make "pi," They caved, and did "the handsome" Say, and you bet I got the "dough." For where there's lucre to be found We 'jay-hawks' ain't so slow. So me, an 'Bill, an 'Mark, an 'Tom Had a drink all roun', and then I made a rattail, great big speech, And lined up all my men. And I nominated Bill McKinley, With the whole protection plank An' when we've put him back in power, You'll have Nick Chicks to thank. --CHARLES S. HUNTER. Positive Conceit. `Some people consider that there is no music in the world as sweet as their own voices—particularly is this true of a self-considered prominent Kansan, who trolls out a measure in ragtime, rhapsodizes the sunflower deities of the Kansas prairies while a vacant stare does service for a look of poetic soulfulness on his expressionless, empty countenance. Truely over-estimation is a glaring fault, but unconscience mediocrity is an unpardonable sin—in other words, it is sad to be a fool and not know it. * Triumphant Failures Every school boy has been admonished by the time-worn, but sage advice, "if at first you don't succeed, try again." And it would be a difficult task to enumerate just how many lives have been pushed forward to eminent success with this old adage as the resultant energy. When we see our business men discouraged by failure and despairful of accomplishing the ends to which they directed their forces, we would have them remember the teaching of this trite old aphorism. There have been failures numerous and overwhelming—hearts have been heavy with despair; our fate has been the common fate of all who have striven to win in life's great battle. But do you know, nothing is more beneficial than a splendid failure, that is if it steels the heart with firmer resolves? Few sights are more impressive than that of the incoming tide. How surge after surge plunges in as if to stay! But no; the very next instant sees it disappear. Apparently nothing has been gained. But stay. Back of all this surface fluctuation, this seeming defeat, has been the awful, resistless purpose of the unconquerable sea. So we must strive, unconquered by failure, undaunted by defeat. And thus we will work out, by mighty endeavor, the eternal triumphs of unconquerable souls. \* \* \* The Fisk Jubilee's Concert. No singers have ever come to Topeka who have won such commendation and praise as did the above named ladies and gentlemen, in the concert rendered by them at the St. John's A. M. E. Church, Tuesday night last. To say that they ably sustained the world-wide reputation made when Ella Shepard and Jennie Jackson were featured as prima donas, is but to give to positive genius the reward it deservedly merits. The character of the program was such as to give ample range to the singers to display their versatility; and whether in the characteristic Negro melodies, sung with that witching tenderness and pathos that has touched the heart of all humanity, or in the classic selection requiring distinctive ability to interpret, they evidenced to the highest degree the harmonious blending of trained voices. "The Harbor Bar," sung by Miss Cora C. Cole, was an absolute artistic triumph. The singer was mistress of all those delicate shades of expression and as her sweet voice, caressingly tender, breathed out "parting is pitiful pain," every heart was vibrating with the same emotions. Mr. Chas. Downs, in "Deep in the Mine," made the positive hit of the evening. He possesses the sweetest and most resonant bass voice we have ever heard, eclipsing even the renowned Theodore Drury and others of equal note. The singing of "Jingle Bells" was one of the most pleasing numbers. Mrs. Chandler-Cole, Benj. Johnson and H. U. Mason, the accompanist, are the other members of the company. \* \* \* Romance and Marriage. It is very often remarked by the thoughtful observer, the man or woman who looks backward to other days and contrasts the past with the present, that life is losing all of its THE SHAWNEE GROCERY Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats. 108 EAST SIXTH STREET. TEL. 425. 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Mason Half Gallon Jars ..... .80 1 lb. Fancy Golden Rio Coffee ..... .15 1 lb pkg. Gona Mocha and Java Coffee ..... .20 1 lb. pkg. Lion Coffee ..... .12 1 lb. pkg. Arbuckle's Coffee ..... .13 We carry the best stock of Fresh and Cured Meats in the market. Our cutters are skillful and obliging. We desire your patronage, and if you give us a trial we will retain it. MONTROSE BICYCLE SENT FREE poetry and that covetous self-interest and sordid self-love is taking the place of that holier passion which has ever been the theme of the poet and the inspiration of the artist. And while we note this change, as students of social conditions as they particularly affect us, we seek for the causes producing these too evident effects. Why is not marrying considered, as in other days, the crown and glory of a woman's life? Why are girls less wont to marry now as in other days? These are the questions which rise uppermost when we see the majority of our girls content to live a life of single blessedness(?), and most of our young me careless alike of marital vows and their subsequent duties and obligations. One too prevalent error is that too many girls of the present are dazzled by the superficial attainments of the men they chance to meet, while those solid, sterling elements which alone make the man are overlooked and underestimated. The young man about town who pomades his hirsute adornment, wears the correct cut of clothes and the most recent artistic triumph. in footwear; the man who can tread a measure in rag-time or sing the latest coon song is the most popular man in town; while the steady, industrious youth, the one who sees life as a reality and tries to live up to the highest ideals of manhood, is considered a boor and a ninny. And on the other hand our young men are too apt to fall into the habit of judging from the same false standards. Instead of opposites attracting, of contradictions affiliating—a reversal of human and natural law—like should attract like, affinities should be sought; and then the poetic utterance, "two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one," would not be such a travesty and marriage would not be considered a universal evil but a grand consummation of human existence. In the mad rush of living, of being up to date, do not rob life of its romance and poetry. For all that is beautiful, all that is best in this transitory, fleeting existence of ours, must be touched with the unction of its magic and beautified with the halo of its glory. C. S. H. Is to join one of the personally conducted California excursions of the Santa Fé Route. Congenial companions are assured. Special conductors relieve you of all care and contribute materially to your enjoyment. No extra charge. Inquire of. T. L. KING, Topeka Agent, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. HOWARD UNIVERSITY. WASHINGTON, D. C. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Third-second Session (1900-1901) will begin October 1, 1900, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmacist College, $72. All students must register before Oct. 12, 1900. For catalogue or further information, address F. J. SHADP, M.D. Secretary, 901 E. Street, N. W., City of Washington. MISS NELLIE HICKS Has opened a Musical Institute at her residence, and has secured Three of the Finest Make of Pianos in the city with which to give instruction. Special attention given children; terms reasonable. Parents would do well to send their children to Miss Hicks, at No. 422 EAST FOURTH STREET Publication Notice. In the District Court in and for Shawnee county, Kansas, Bessie Shelburn, plaintiff No. 20600 John Shelburn, defendant The said John Shelburn, defendant, a resident of the state of Colorado, is hereby notified that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Bessie Shelburn, in the Shawnee county District Court, in an action for divorce, and that he must answer the petition filed in court in said action on or before the 7th day of July, 1900, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment tendered according to the prayer of said petition. [A MISTER] A M. CALLAHAM, HASSIE SHELBURN. Clerk District Court. By her attorney, A.M. THOMAS. First publication May 25, 1900. EE GROCERY ERS IN— aa “ae —_ Ss - foe ONSET RE aE : ~ i SM ae ee eee ee : : ee ail ae Fs a a No.6 meets nt and! There will bi ind rally Sund: Wichit , | Pittstur 1 OFFICE HOURS q PRIDE OY ToPgKs TENT No. a ere will be a grand rally Sunday ita. Th Rs 4 WN | f Hy f 710 Dame A gra Saturday afternoon of eae moathat N05] 8 sath, at the rd Baptist Charch, i . 8 f iy § Wid VEY en tt f 5 Clore 2s08r. 4 North Kansusavenne. Mre Ida M, Jordan, Q- ee 3 P *! Dora Brooks of Wellington spent{ Garnett, the County seat of 3 Made bene. forthe benefit of the church. The] oar fn the cy Anderson County isa pretty and Seni KARAS LA. SHIELDS, M.D. ef a 10 be present. We . KA . i _ Maosnosia TAeRUKACAx Mo. $5. U.K. T. I haveutines Rev. vy. P. Banks| Mrs. Hill of Valley Center made|quiet place. The people are ' Office, 1331 Van Burer Baal Son i Espans Avene: eure st and 2 : a visit last week. ite progressive and believe in vt eetes Special Attention to Ladi T™m f Sh, q prog! ; : >peci ttention es. wursdaypof each month, rg. Ida 3. Jurdan, |of Leavenworth, | oe Auth d Capital, 700,000 G. Po: Miss Mary Anna Webster, C. R, T. Bell, Pastor, Mrs. Simpson of Zanesville Ohio] going forward. Mr. Armstrong uthorize apital, A f a __ eae RA S. Malone, Clerk. |is the guest of Mrs. Thomas. is one of the depupy county offi- | epereee eerie orzicx Hous: : ee iivoeans anata aeenas —— seg Mrs. Lucas, Thomas Brown and|cets. George Powers is one of Stock solicited by correspondence. General solici eer = ond andfourth Friday eveoigs of each month at8 Topeka and Topekans will in alll. wy. Carter were visitors from thelthe best blacksmiths in that : yy Pp Solicitor and|7tw9r. x. . 4 Sorncatopccone YE Joram chee [Probability be honored with the leountry Sunday. section of the State. He is a} 2%d financial agent, WH, B. JACKSON, U. D. Ate Lame, Recording See Mamival Dewey, at the onening of| _A.sblendid program was rendered first class workman. All that is J.S. HALE. | pasecisy axoSerczox. ————_— ie miral a ey, a ee ce at the Second Baptist Church Sun- necessary for the people of Gar- ee Oter 117 West Fifth Sr. FOR RENT—Unturnished rooms at . ona Horta. fe com nes day. nett tobe convinced that Thel Le i : S SuEEEEEeonoee ee) ius branpescan fice: [connection with that event wil spare] Famsie, Collins, who has been! py arspeatenisa substantial Ne-] THE CAPITAL LOAN OFFICE. |jacomecccn HE Pal ALE! 7 J jl, is it it : . 4 s. * —— no effort to accomplish this end. seriously ill, is improving. ___|gro Journal is to give it a trial. 5 ~ . ‘The Dyson restaurant, located at a Childrens’ Day was observed in 2 ene ne tub M. MANSON, Proprietor. The Chicago Cafe, 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City,] The Oak Leaf club met at the res-|very pleasant manner at the A. M. fe Soria. given By “tne: c) ; . Kas, is the best restaurant in thatlidence of Mrs. W A. Jordan, 1191|E. church Sunday. ‘Thedecorations| as well attended and every one Will remove to 316 Kansas Avenue, May 1, with a Big HENRY COMPTON, Prop. pine. a i i ee ate ee Of Pa The Dyson restaurant, located at 440 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kas., is the best restaurant in that city. Nottce—all correspondents for THe PLAINDEALER will kindly coilect all subscriptions in their respective cit- ies, and xindly remit sameto the of- fice. + = Sept PERSONAL NOTES. $ Fred. Jeltz’s State Ledger is now an eight column folio. Rev. G. H. Shaffer is very ill at his home 516 ‘Taylor S*. 1. Parks, our agent of Holton, was in the city Tuesday on business. C. D. DeFrantz has gone to New Mexico for the Pullman company. Are you going away for the sum- mer? Then notify Tie PLAINDEAL- ER. Mrs. Laura Hamilton and daugh- ter, Mrs. Shuck, are visiting in Chi- cago. J. T. Bouldon, a mail carrier in the Chicago post office, spent afew days in Topeka last week. Misses Bee and Lemon of Galves- ton, Texas arein thecity taking the Kindergarten course. Tue Prainpeater is the great race paper of Kunsas. Only $1 per year. Are you a subscriber ? W. M. Robinson of Kansas City, Mo., was in the city this week the guest of Miss Ella Williams, Rev. R. D. Dunbar of Atchison, Ks, is in the city on business relative to an Emancipation celebration to be given there August 4th. G. W. Thomas, formerly of this city, and a Miss Jessie Saunders, for- merly of Sherman, Tex., were recent- ly married in Kansas City. The coming Horse Show promises to eclipse all former efforts along those lines. The lovers of horse flesh will have an opportunity to see some good ones. W. J. Farris, formerly an employe in THE PLAINDEALER composing room, has been given the position of foreman of The Colored Citizen's me- chanical department. Dennis Matthews, a graduate of the Western University. class of 1900, is the most recent addition to THE PLAINDEALER staff. Mr. Matth- ews is a practical printer and a young man of exceptional promise. Sunday is the great rally day at St. John’s A. M.E. church. Every friend and well-wisher of the church should make a “long, long pull anda strong, strong pull” to help the con- Bregation out of its embarrassment. ‘The th annual opening of Rice Bro’s. Ice Cream Parlor will be Thursday evening June 21st. Ice Cream will be served free from 8:30 torop.m, Children must be accom- panied with their parents to main- tain order. The Rosebud club met at the resi- dence of Mrs. W. McClain Wednes- day afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mrs. J. DeClue and Mrs. Minnie Chiles were visitors of the club. Cake and ices were served, after which the ladies adjourned to meet June 27 at the residence of Mrs, J. S. Brashers, 1223 Van Buren street, ‘The Subscription party given Mon- day evening in honor of the visitors to our city was the most enjoyable event of the season, Many danced to the sweet strains of Stienburg's Orchestra, The guests of honor were Misses Lemon and Bee of Galveston, Mrs. Cole and Miss Cole, Messr: Downs, Mason and Johnson member: of the Fisk Jubilee Singers. At “2 Tate hour all departed declaring hav. ing had a delightful time. There will be a grand rally Sunday the 17th, at the 3rd Baptist Charch, for the benefit of the church. The public are invited to be present. We will have with us Rev. W, P. Banks of Leavenworth, T. Bell, Pastor, S. Malone, Clerk. | Topeka and Topekans will in all probability be honored with the presence of the hero of Manila Bay, Admiral Dewey, at the opening of the new auditorium. The committee having charge of the exercises in connection with that event will spare ‘no effort to accomplish this end. The Oak Leaf club met at the res- idence of Mrs. W A. Jordan, 1g Lincoln street, and completed the arrangements for the coavention which convenes June zo and 21." The Oak Leaf ladies request that all the club ladies meet at 618 Kansas ave- nue Tuesday afternoon, June r9. The concerts given by the Fisk Jubilee Singers at the Methodist and Baptist churches during the week ‘were ofan high order of excellence. The ladies, Miss Cora C. Cole and Mrs. Chandler-Cole left Thursday for Detroit, while the gentlemen went to Philadelphia where they begin a summer's engagement at the seaside resorts. The Ninth Annual Grand Session of the Grand Temple and Tabernacle for the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction will convene in the SenaTe CHAMBER in the city of Lincoln, State of Ne- braska, Tuesday, July 10, A. D., 1900 at ten o'clock, a. m., and will contin- ve in session the roth, 11th, r2th and 13th. The Board of Grand Curators is requested to meet Monday, July oth. Temples are requested to send their C. M. and V. M. and pay their travelling expenses and board Tents are tosend their P. M.or V. Q. M. and pay their traveling expen- sesand board. All Temples, Taber- nacles, Palatiums and Tents must be represented, as the law is positive or thispoint. Send or bring all receipt: that you have received from the en- dowment sec'y., since the last Granc Session of this Grand Session, as per Constitution, page 185, article 23 and put them inthe hands of the Committee. As our work is done b Committees, we want all delegate: represented on someone of the Com mittees at the hour of opening. Th Annual Sermon will be preached Wednesday night, July rth. I members must be present in full dres: regalia. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. Coffeyville, Kansas. Attest: A. W. Hopkins, €.G. S., 32x Dakota St, Leavenworth, Kas, Wichita. Dora Brooks of Wellington spen Sunday in the city. Mrs. Hill of Valley Center made a visit last week. Mrs. Simpson of Zanesville Ohio is the guest of Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. Lucas, Thomas Brown and J. W. Carter were visitors from the country Sunday. ; A splendid program was rendered at the Second Baptist Church Sun- day. Fannie Collins, who has been seriously ill, is improving. Childrens’ Day was observed in 2 very pleasant manner at the A. M. E. church Sunday. The decorations were beautiful and the music and other exercises were especially good, reflecting on those taking part. _ The Juvenile Concert given at the A.M. E, Church Monday evening was quite a success. The net pro- ceeds was $20.30. |, A sad event that cast a gloom over the entire community occurred Wednesday of last week, May Adams one of our most popular, well known and highly respected young ladies, was burned to death while lighting a gasoline stove. Her funeral was held at the A. M.E. Church Friday morning. A large concourse of friends were present, and many were the beautiful floral offerings as tribute of their last re- spect. Rev. Terrill preached a very impressive sermon, May was 14 yrs old, a member of the Juvenile choir who rendered very sweetly a num- ber of the favorite songs of the de. ceased. She leaves a step-mother and a brother to mourn her los: with her class-mates and man} friends. Chanute. Mrs. Lizzie Fields is on the sick list. Misses Mattie Brigham and Eliza Holland were the guests of Mary Hale and Ollie Washington. The New Hope Baptist Church gave a grand Children’s Day exer. cise Sunday which was appreciated byall. Collection for evening $8.95. Mrs. Laura Winslow arid sister entertained a great many people from Iola Sunday. Mattie Brigham returned home yesterday after a short stay with friends here. Winnie Hale took a trip to Thay er to visit friends, Harpe Brown was the guest o Miss Ollie Washington. There will be a moon-light socia back of the Baptist Church free t every body. ATCHISON. Mr. Henry McDaniel rst Sergeant of Co, H, 23 Kans. is drilling a com- pany of young ladies fora contest against a reorganized corps of the Cuban Amazons at Forest Park on the rst. Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Ward, Mrs. Ella Taylor and Lutie Bowen will leave for Topeka Monday morning as delegates to the Ornaha District Sunday School Convention. Rey. Bayless of the Christian Church had a big rally last Sunday. Some of the members and Pastors of other churches libera'.y assisted. The Rev. says he will return the compliment. This is Christianity. Zora Rucker visited Kans. City a few days and returned Thursday accompanied by her sister Penelope Rucker. Mrs. Rev Dunbar has joined her husband here, They are located on the corner of Maine and 4th. Ebenezer Baptist Church has put down a nice Brussel Carpet. The song service there Sunday evening was quite a nice affair. Mrs. Belle Brown-Murry of Chica- go, one of Atchison’s favorite girls is here visiting her parents. We do not hesitate to say Belle isa real good girl and we are glad her nuptial step has proven a pleasant one. Rey, Dunbar spent Thursday and Friday in Topeka. Some people will have their parties and take trips out of the city and pick up The Plaindealer to see il their party or trip is mentioned, it not found they roar as if the corre. spondent should place spies arourc to keep watch on their movement Now just send your items in and the correspondent will draft it for the paper. Then there is a few oth. ers who want the correspondent tc send in a great long puff they write about themselves and refuse to con sider any modifications. The} | chew the rag whenever the proprieto or Editor comes around, saying they have been slighted. Notify th correspondant and you will be im partially mentioned in the paper. Pittskurez Garnett, the County seat o Anderson County is a pretty anc quiet place, The people are quite progressive and believe ir Going forward. Mr. Armstrong is one of the depupy county offi- cets. George Powers is one of the best blacksmiths in that section of the State. He is a first class workman. All that is necessary for the people of Gar- nett to be convinced that The PLAINDEALER is a substantial Ne- gro Journal is to give it a trial. The Social given by the club was well attended and every one enjoyed himself. It was one of the finest receptions that has been given. Miss Guy well deserves all of the honor as she was the only colored pupil in her class of twenty-four, She completed the English-Latin Course. We wish Miss Bell much suc- cess in the future. JM. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMUALMER. uF oo a ~~ pa BiB Fe 2, << re Wi ee ees gOS sce 4yo6 Kansas Avenue. ‘Phone 52 OFFICE KOURS: Telephone, 454 J’ Mf, JAMISON, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURCEON, Special atteation to diseases of Women and private diseases, Shumpooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Iattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer... Hair to natch all Complexions. 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Kindly send ms twe botties per expressatonce. Find enclosed Postal Order. ‘Yours traly, i ‘M. Hoffman, Protessor of Amnenltural Biology, State A. & M. College, Orangeburg, 8. C. “your dealer cannot aly you with the gene- sae drleadt Guetta Ge Ratan Coerielig) Gress Depe B, TAR QZONIZED OX MABLOW CO-,| Sree bene B, Tae ozomzas 6 — 2. 8 ‘The Kansas Daring Investment Coogany, Colored, CHANUTE, KANSAS. eH Authorized Capital, 700,000, PREECE Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and and financial agent, J. S. HALE. THE CAPITAL LOAN OFFICE, M. MANSON, Proprietor. Will remove to 316 Kansas Avenue, May 1, with a Big Line of Gents’ Furnishing Goods; New and Second-Hand Misfit Clothing. M. MANSON, 316 KANSAS AVE. =—E|!]_=_=_=_==~__ George Klien & Co Kellam’s MAKERS OF ~ Vo High-Grade Buggy 711 Kansas and Team. Harness, vity and County Scho Repairing Promptly Executed... it tame ae pan ea |Wllam Book & Real Estate. Turee Room Cotrace, -N, Tyler street, East front 134 lots, cellar, well, stable, $300 Four Room Cotrace, Good shape, on 1 acre, 14 miles from the City, $600. PROPERTIES ON LINCOLN St., All in good condition, 1 to 134 lots, 3 to § room residences, fine location, $3c0 to $550. SixTEEN Lots ox CENTRAL Avénue cheap. 3olots corner 12th and Adamsstreets, make an offer. 8 lots corner B and Filmore streets, make an offer. Seven Room House on Chandler street, good well, $400. Five-Acre TRACT, Five room residence, good bam, fine location overlooking the city, $800. Lowman Hill lots $50. Properties on Mor: ris 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 cistera, $450. Euclid Ave., 6 room house, $450. De- sirable property in all parts of the City—bottom land in 5 acretractsnearthecity. Call and get prices. | R.O. HILLIARD, 413 Kansas Avenue. ARE YOU GOING TO Chicago or the East? THE THROUGH EXPRESS FROM Colorado—Kansas—-Nebraska VIA OMAHA. es AND THE Chicago Express from Kansas City In addition to Pullman Sleepers, Free Chair Cars, and the Best Dining Car Service in’ the World, are equipped with Buffet Library Smoking Cars Furnished in club etyle and supplied with latest periodicals, illustrated pa- pers ond a select library of recent fiction. Par Calva aad hs Pe Try the COLORADO FLYER Fast, carries Dining Cars and Pull- man Sleepers. Leave Oinaha 6:40 p. m.; Kanvas City, 6:30 p.m; St. Jo- seph, 4:50 p.m. Arrive Denver and Colorado Springs next morning. JNU, SEBASTIAN, G.P.&T A., Chicago, I. E, W. THOMPSON, AG.P.&T.A., Topeka, Kas 3 Kellam’s, 711 Kansas Avenue. vity and County Schoo] Books and Supplies. ° Kellam Book & Stationery Co. re a A. C. L. COAL COMPANY Is Headquarters for the Cheapest Prices, the Best Goods, the Quickest Sales, the Smallest Profits and the Promotest Deliveries, Get their Prices on Coal, Wood, Feed, Flour, Building-Stone and Water. | WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Office 402 Minnesota Avenue. Telephone 152 West. Yard and Storage 917 and gg North Third Street. | - F. HENDERSON, Manager, Kansas City, Kansas, LarcestanoMostComPLeTEBuGGYFACTORY osEARTH WRITE FOR re a cme oe PRICES ano SE eS NS ee ee) ee ee CRED Ce aS ADS NE Oo See Bde Cowes cease, PaRRY MFGG: respi, aA. $200,000 Worth of Property Has been placed in my hand for disposal, for sale; and of which part has bee n taken under foreclosure. It principally is owned by Eas- tern Firms who are very anxious to sell on reasonable terms. I have beautiful huses and lots in all parts of the city, which can be bought al- mést at your own price. Asthis property has been placed in my hands for sale recenty, 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 desite. 5 We have a number of large and small farms near the city of To- peka, and farms to dispose of in all parts of the state. J. H. B. TAYLOR, 119 West Fifth Avenue, TOPEKA, KANSAS, PHONE NO, 689. KANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET, EF Wholesale and Retail. “s2, fresh and sugar cured Meats. SCHMIDT BRO’S : : : 306 E. SECOND ST. is ee | = Missouri | Fie Pacific | SCD ) | Fi ue Route A. 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 thisline in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Famous | Hot Springs Of Arkansas _ Are reached ONLY by thls UNE===>= H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P.&T.A., ST. LOUIS, MO. E. NIPPS, Agent, : , ZOPEKA, EAs. RUBBER STAMPS, SEALS, STENCILS ETC. sum Violin be Sate ‘Send for Circulars and Frices J, C, DARLING, Topeka, Kansas. OFFICE HOURS 710 94. 12302 rem I. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Office, 1331 Van Bures Special Attention to Ladies. ornicx nouss: . 9to lla m. 3toSr. x. TwoP. wu. 7 WH, E. JACESON, HM. D. | Prysiciaxy axp Serceon. OBer. 117 Weet Fifth Sr. —— SS When in Kans City Please Calt at Che Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. yoo E12 St, + + Kansas City, Mo orricz nouns: : to 10 a.m. * toSe.u. 0. A. TAYLOR, M. D. Z Puysicrax anp Surcron Calls enswered day and night. ‘Telephone, 696. 226} Kansas Ave RAGE { AM | EeLgycraisthepremenuie Stow memes PelenuiRs. 4S-PAGK BOOK FRZE. Conlaies esrosons | ROSS giisow sree tare | EDRs MUGES WASHINGTON, DB. rth of Property for disposal, for sale; and of which ure. It principally is owned by Ezs- to sell on reasonable terms. I have 's of the city, which can be bought al- operty has been placed in my hands ip in short order. Houses range from ns; also I have beautiful residences ted in the most beautiful part of the esire. ~ ind small farms near the city of Ta. good control of them, which shows they have excellent train- ing. ° A reception by the Alumni_ will be tendered the class of 1900 at the Vendome Tuesday. The Wooden anniversary of Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Dean will be celebrated June 12th. The Progress Study Club will give a reception Wednesday the 6th, at Mrs. James Crews in honor of Miss Anna James be- fore her departure for Paris. Miss Corine Hoyt of St Loui: will be a guest of Mrs. Wallac: Dean. Mr. Clarence Henderson anc Mrs, Patterson —_ banquetec the Oxford Club and their com pany Wednesday the 6th. . ~ gu eal: ¥ Kansas City, Kas. Hon. G. W. Ellis of Lawrence delivered a fine address to the graduating class of Western Uni- verity Monday night. Rev. C. N. Douglass is visit- ing his family in Quindaro. Prof. W. T. Vernon who has been in the East for the past month returned for commence- ment. Mrs. J. Halvay is convalescent. Miss Georgia Freeman enter- tained a few freinds Monday evening. Sam Jones of Leavenworth was in the cityon business this week, One of the pleasentest social affairs of the male contingent o! ..K. C. Kansas society was the ‘Stag Whist party given by Mr. J-C. Branch Tuesday evening sthinst. at his home $35 Nebras- kaAve. Those who participated will ever remember the genia good humor of both host and hostess. The invited were Profs. G. W. Grisham, W. W. Yates, Wn. Griffin, J. D. Bowser, anc Mr. Wm. Bousefield of Kans. City Mo. Profs. W. G. Wood H.G. Dwiggins, A. J. Neeley Milton Collins and Messrs. I. 1 Blackburn, Jas. Freeman, Jas “A. Dyson, P. W. Penix, Jno Matthews, Harvey Watkins, B S. Smith, O. B. Johnson anc F. K Donglass. Madam Branche served an excellen collation of the seasons delicacies Rev. J. R. Richardson of Se: dalia Mo. was a visitor in th city thts week. He filled the pulpit of the rst. Baptist church Mary Calloway of Atchison i the guest of hef sister, Maggi Younger Matthews. Mexico, Mo. Rev. ]. T. Hayes preached the Anninl Sermon to the Sisters of Mysterious Ten, Thursday night The service was largely attended. Rev. Mrs. Lena Mason arrived Saturday night to preach at the A. M. E. Church, Elder Rivers held Quarterly Meeting at-the C. M. E. Church Sunday. Mr. Ed Brown, age 76yrs., died at the home of his daughter Sal- lie Kizer, Friday, and was buried Sunday. We are in sympathy “With the bereaved family over one so dear. Mrs. Annie Boyd of Moberly was in the city Sunday to attend the funeral of her father Mr. Brown. Kansas City, Mo. The 15th commencement of Lincoln High School took place at the Auditorium of Central High School Friday evening June tst. Thestage was beauti- fully decorated with flowers and palms. Promptly at 8 o'clock Prof. Maurer’s orchestra played the overture to which the class of 24 consisting of 18 ladies and 6 gentlemen marched in and were heartily encored by the largest and most intelligent audi- ence that has ever embraced the walls of Central High School. The address made by the Hon. Edward H. Morris of Chicago wasa credit to the race. We hope those who heard this able address will profit by the exam- ples illustrated. Miss Myrtle Page the salutatorian of the class, discussed the subject ‘‘Top Shelf?’ Miss Page's deliverance was good and her subject was well treated. The Oration by Charles Owens Marshall, a boy . but 16 years of age and the youngest member of the class, showed forth his oratorical pow- ers when he delivered his oration on Frederick Douglass, which was highly received. The Valedictory ‘(Labor the greater Conqueror, by Miss Lizzie Lewis, was excellent. Her voice was clear and penetrating. Miss Lewis isa girl of fine presence and shows fogh much culture. The solos rendered by Madam M. Benton-Dean, R, E, Bullette and Miss Rosalind L, Reed, were excellent, These ladies have cultured voices as well as’ Ottawa. Prof, G, W. Lowry will act as the correspondent at Ottawa, He is a good influential man and The Plaindealer will receive the most careful attention. Paola and vicinity turned out Decoration Day to honor their dead, The parade was quite long and the speaking was good. Tom Kelly, Secretar, of the Republican State Central com- mittee, was in town today. The colored people of Paolo and Miama Co, are forming societies in the interest of the colored people. Their cause is a good and commendable one. The people in this country be- lieve in getting men to help de anything that will uplift the people. Misses Mossie Ellison anc Stella Davis are members of the High School Alumni and they attended the banquct Wednes: day Evening. Miss Neely Robinson, a high school pupil, died after a linger. ing illness. She was beloved by all and her parents have th heart felt sympathy of the com: munity. During the Decoration day parade in Osawatomic, out o about two hundred children | noticed one coloréd girl in line She represented the race. | tried to learn her name. The Mo. Pacific Railway Co. is the life of Osawatomie. Your Agent owing to the higl temperature did not visit th Insane Asylum for reasons bes known to himself. The tomb of Frederick Brown, son of the Immortal John Brown, is situated about two blocks wes of the Mo. Pacific Depot. I is one of the historical places‘ir Kansas. Ottawa presents quite a busines like appearance. Mr. M. Wil son owns one of the larges blacksmith and repair shops it Ottawa. He is an industrion and energetic man. Rev. K. P. Bond of Olath acted as Presiding Elder an held quarterly meeting for Rev Guy last Sunday. Rev. H. W. Scott left las Monday to attend the Baptis Convention. ~ Emporia. The following officers of the St. John lodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M., were elected for the ensuingyear : J. T. Brown, W. M.. John Sta. ley, S. W.; J. B. Odair, J. W.: R. Moore, treasurer; J. S. Wil- son, Sec’y; James Helm, S. D.; William Harris, J. D.; H. Smith, S. S.; Frank Evans, J. S.; J. T. Campbell, chaplain; J. D. Leslie, tyler. Trustees, D, Wicks, T. E. Bassett and R. Moore. Lulu McVey was thrown from a buggy while out riding las! Thursday afternoon; she received several wounds, but is slowly re. covering. John Bains and Sallie Harrisor were married Saturday, the 2n¢ inst., by Probate Judge Mason. The Misses Stafford entertained the following at their home Tues- day evening at six o’ clock dinner : Misses Barnett, Hester Hawkins, Grace and Nellie Tipton, Luve- nia Brown and Fannie Welch; William and John Lampkin, Per- cy Lewis, Coffeyville, A. M. Moore, M. Ingfam, Frank Childs, . - - s ate SG eae Henry Bryant and George Jones. M. Slayde and G. Bains are on the sick list. Children’s day was observed by the A. M. E. and the St. James Baptist churches Sunday, each having very nice programs. Mr. Coffey and A. M. Moore, of Dallas, Texas, are here attend- ing the Normal. Carrie Smith went to her home in Atchison Saturday. Mabel Rogers is attending an institute in Oklahoma this sum- mer. J. Elliott entertained at her home on Congress street Monday evening. Maude Staley is visiting in Ot- tawa. Fay Welch is here attending the Normal this summer. Charles Douglass, of Osage City, spent a few days with us this week. The following young people en- joyed an outing in Soden's grove Thursday afternoon: Misses Fe- licia Davis, Ethel and Anna Staf- ford, Mollie and Allie Barnett, Carrie Smith, Hester Hawkins, Luvenia Brown, Gracie Tipton, Maude Staley, Pearl and Carric Henderson, Pearl Reeves, Emma and Mary and Mrs. Lampkin, Isaac Barr, Percy Lewis, Frank Childs, Verbal Duncan, Henry Bryant, James Helm and Willian Irving. Ella Carson was elected dele: gate to the C. M. E. convention which was held in Paxico, Kas Wonder why Isaac Barr, Ver bal Duncan and Frank Childs are so bothered lately. | Charles Baker went to hi: home in Hyden, I. T. last week The funeral of Mr. Jobes’ anc wife’s little baby was held at thei '|home Monday evening. Holton. Chloa Bailey spent Sunday in Topeka. Miss Walker enjoyed a visit from her father, Rev. Walker, of Rapids, Sunday; he rendered an lexcellent sermon at the A. M. E, | church. Excellent programs were ren- dered at both Baptist and Meth- odist churches Sunday, in behal! of Children’s Day. Nannic Barbee has returned from her visit with her auntie, uncle and sister in Leavenworth. E. J. Davis is enjoying a visit from his brother and sister-in-law of Topeka. Lewis Davis, Robert Brooks, Theodore Daniels and Albert Brown went on the excursion to St. Joseph. A. S. Riley, Albert Brown, Wil- liam Taylor and Chester Gunn left Tuesday for the southern part of Kansas to harvest. Rey. Tutt delivered two very excellent sermons Sunday at the the Baptist church, and on Mon- day morning he enrolled at the teachers’ institute. C. Barker joined Second Bap- tist church by letter and Lot Banks, of Richmond, Mo., wa: received as a candidate for bap. tism. Pat. Mongomery’s barbershor is located second door south from Bennett's tinshop. All custom. Jers are solicited to patronize u: again. Garnett. Janie Tolson, who has been vis- iting her parents, returned tc Kansas City Wednesday. J. E. Wilson, of State univer- sity, visited his parents Thursday morning. W. F. Bufkin, representing Tue ToreKka PLAINDEALER, was in our city Tuesday. Rev. C. H. Jones, pastor of the Second Baptist church, moved his family here Tuesday. Dave Harvey, of this city, who has been serving in the Philippines is home on a visit. We forgot to mention in our last report, Mrs. Tyler's party in honor of Carrie Hurn and Maria Phillips, both of Kansas City. Excellent music was reridered by Messrs. Bolden. My. Tyler proved herself an excellent hos- tess, and those who were present report a delightful time. Mrs. John Martin, of Olathe, who has been visiting her daugh- ters in this city, returned home Tuesday. hewlon. Pat. Rickman has finished the stone work of four storeroums in Burton, one story high; he said that his work gave satisfaction. Mrs. Kiney is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Nate An- derson; she will return soon to her home in Valley Center. Mrs. T. C, Price left Friday for her homein Fallun, Kas.; she will stop afew days in Salina. She has been visiting her sister, Mrs. James Gross, and her broth- er, J. S. Clements, before he left for the west, as she had not seen him before for 14 years. It will be remembered that he came here four months ago from Padu- cah, Ky., and left last Tuesday for Rencon, N. M. to spend the summer. He will probably stay longer. Children’s Day was observed at the Second Baptist church Sunday, and a very nicely arrang- ed program was rendered, and | the church was nicely decorated. The friends’ social, which was | given by the ladies of the C. M. |. church, for the benefit of the | pastor, was quite a success. The C. M. E. district confer- tence will convene this week at Paxico City. Rev. H. H. Wil liams and J. S. Faulkner, the |church delegate, will attend. :| The fourth Sunday will be ob. served as Children’s day at the |C. M. E. church. A grand time is expected. || The sacred concert last Sunday -levening was one of the grandes‘ {exer rendered. The prograin wa: as follows: Opening song, choir scripture lesson, pastor; invoca: ‘ition, Rev. L. Palmer; prelude | choir; “My Duty asa Christian,’ |]. M. Gross; “How may We Pro ‘mote the Happiness of Others,” ' Clara Palmer; “What is Neglect ling the Means of Grace,” M. E {Smith «Why should Every Mem . ber Attend Class Meetifigs,"’ Mrs _|J. M. Gross; song, shoir; ‘Hov fimay we Encourage Young Con verts,’’ Lucy Hart; scripture rec jjitation, Lillian Palmer; **Wom an’s Mission in the Church,’’ M Matheny; ‘‘Rock of Ages,’’ con eregation; “Christian Citizen ; ship,” Ed. Mason; ‘'Christiat Fellowship,” A. J. Tandy “Christian Behavior,’ Editl '|Tandy; “Is Morality Christiani t ty ?"" Laura Thomas; song, choir >| “Why should we Attend Praye Meetings,’’ Lena Coleman;”’ Un “ity in Church Work,” J. S. Faulk ‘ner; *\What" Relation does th t) Pastor Sustain to the Flock anc They to Him ?"’ William Webb y|‘‘recitation, 1st Psalm, Lul: e{ Webb; ‘Is Religion Real or Emo -|tional?"" Mary North; ‘Cat e!Christians Consistently atten Theaters and Card Parties?" -|Mabelle Hillman; solo, Opheli: 1| Brown; song, choir; collection b: s| J. M. Gross and Ed. Mason; song -| ‘God be with You;’’ benediction Mrs. C. R. Lee returned fron p}her trip to Guthrie, where sh n {spent a nice time, but was glad t -{see the little town of Newto Lawrence. M. E. Lucas is in St. Joseph, attending her daughter, who is dangerously ill. Last Sunday quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church, and in the afternoon Rev. J. Young, of North Lawrence deliv- ered an able and learned sermon. In the evening Children’s Day ex- ercises were continued at the Baptist church, and during the rendition of a most excellent pro- gram, Rev. A. H. Attaway gave one of his splendid talks. Green Keith, treasurer of trus- tee board Western university, met with the board last Thursday at Kansas City, Kas. The Student Concert company of this city gave an entertainment in Topeka last Thursday. They report a pleasant trip. Theman- ager, Jefferson King, states that a en Ne he a RN eT REE 2 ENS ey TET Re saw, and that most of the audi-| ence seemed to enjoy the program The noted Metritt sisters gave an entertainment at Johnson's hall Tuesday, June 12, assisted by prominent local singers and musicians. The Merritt sisters are splendid singers, and are high- ly appreciated in Lawrence. It is hoped the concert will be as successful as entertaining. Last Monday night the Eureka club met at the residence of C. C. James, Nerth Lawrence. Mrs. R. L. King presided. An excel- lent program was rendered and the hostess served a repast which was énjoyed by all. The club Jadjourned to meet at L. King’s. Go to Ober’s for gents’ furnish- ing goods at the cheapest prices. WESTERN UNIVERSITY. Last week was a great week at Western university. The exer- cises during the week were a cred- it to the race and the state. On Monday night at Stanley hall to acultured audience. George W. Ellis, of Lawrence, delivered the {annual address to the literary so- ciety. Tuesday evening the class Jexercises were held. Zora Stone, of Weston, Mo., acquitted hersel! }| with honor In delivering the class prophecy. The class orator }evinced great impressiveness in his class oration. Bertha Cole .|gave the address to the Juniors. {Its satire was biting, its meta- |phors bold and crushing and its .| language and delivery were mas. terful. It was a forcible polemic {hurled by an adroit hand against ,|the Juniors, and seemed to be Junanswerable. But it was meré seeming. Miss Douglas rose te ,|the expectancy of the occasion, ee divided honors with the Se ,{niors. In closing, amid rounds o [applause, she presented the clas ' | with headbands to protect thei ‘heads from bursting. Eetweer | |these presentations the Senior afforded most excellent music fo {the evening. Wednesday at Rev George Griffith’s church the ora torical contest was held. It wa "jan oratorical treat. Each speak ler had a well written oration, an | |was trained to give an impress ive delivery, The participant "| were Nora Douglas, Jean Vernon _|D. M. Matthews, Bertha Cole "|Georgia Henderson and Maud "|McCormick. The prizes wer {awarded as follows: First priz i to Bertha Cole, Sr.; second prizi _|to Nora Douglas, Jr. The en / tertainment was of the highes "jorder, and reflected credit upot "|the school and the state. Th . prizes were awarded by the fol lowing distinguished gentlemen _|Rev. A. H. Attaway and Rev. C j N. Douglas. At the Kas. ave. A i) MLE. church the Western uni _|¥ersity program came to a mag , |nificentend. Fromthe two Kan sas Cities came the cultured an : elite to pay their tribute of re | SPect to the graduating class anc , ;the excellent work of Prof. Ver ,|non and assistants. Sylveste Banks discussed in a very abl i manner ‘‘Will Expansion Bene "|fit the Negro?’ His discussior " showed that he was properly ths "| salutatorian of the class. W. E *| Ross discussed in a rather philo °| sophic manner the historic signifi Micance of ‘The Evolution of Po litical Issues.’" His was an abl : See $12.50 Suits For $4.98. . Eton Jackets, single and donble, with box pleat skirts, AJI up-to-date, value $8.75. $10 00 and $12.00, | 5 ; Choice To-morrow and To-morrow only, special mention are the solo of W. Johnson and the duet by. Missés Cole and Stone. The pro- gram could hardly have been im- proved. Bishop C. T. Shaffer, M. D., D:D. closed the exercises after a few appropriate remarks, by presenting diplomas to the following graduates: Bertha Cole, Willa Johnson, Zora Stone, W. E. Ross, M. Lewis, S. S. Banks, D. Matthews, J. B. Brooks and E. S. Green. Prof. W. T. Vernon is at the head of the faculty of Western university. Under his splendid leadership the school is increas- ing-in size, power and influence. About him is an excellent coterie of able assistants. Prof. C. S. Bowman, of Tuskegee, manag- ing and instructing in the indus- trial department, had charge o! the practicing of the graduating class and contestants for oratori- cal honors, and their splendid delivery showed the master hand of the instructor. Prof. J. C. Wood printed the programs for the week, and without dispute ithey are the best in the history pol the school. He also managed ,the singing, which was among the most attractive features of the ‘weekly entertainments. Miss {Moore, Mesdames Douglass anc Wood also deserve mention foi most valuable assistance render- ed. M. A. ‘Martin as matror discharged a very important duty in looking after the conduct, 0 the young ladies sent to the schoo | and their good deportment show: |the excellency with which sh jdocs her work. Western univer [sity is a growing institution. 1 {has an able faculty and excellen |accommodations. Every day i '| grows in favor with the people May it ever receive that suppor '|which it so well deserves. Notice. To all whom it may concern: On account of the district conference and Sunday school convention of the Omaha district of the Kansas con- ference of the A. M. E. church, which will convene in North Topeka June 19, 20, 23, 1900, tickets will be sold from all the ticket offices of all railroad companies to Topeka for one fare and a third round trip on the certificate plan, Tickets on sale June 17, 19, 19, good for return until June 25. All zersons® desiring to take advantage of this rate will ask their agents for a certificate when purchasing. Your certificate wil be signed in Topeka by Rev. J. R. Ransom, P. E. Practices in all # courts. Special attention given criminal cases. W. 1. JAMISON, Artorney-ag-Law. Office, 117 W. Fifth St. A. M. THOMAS, Arrorney-at-Latt, *Phone, 299. 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4and 5. ‘Topeka, Kan. .___ When In Emporia Stop st The Blue Front Restaurant.” We have opened a first-class restaurant and lodging house and offer the fol- lowing rates: Board per day $1, per week $3, normal students $2; two 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. Beauchamp’s | Wizard Linement } Cures all aches and pains suchas rheumatic neuralgia, sprains, bruises, lame back. erick in the back, backache, | lumbago, contracted mus. cles, stiff juinte, corn huskers sprained wrists and allie lamations knowa to human flesh. | : Buacawett, Oxta, ) Bravcuaur Mro, Coy | Daag Sine: Thave used Teauchamp's Wisard eee gery | Bethe best thogofits kind on” the ‘market, for sprains, bruises, etc., it can’t be beat; st gives. | Boccaterkef upon tempgiczeen ee 25 CENTS PER BOTTLE. 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