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WHEN THE PEOPLE SEEK WISDOM, AND GUIDANCE AND LIGHT, THEY INVARIABLY FIND IT IN THE COLUMNS OF THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME II. The Topolobam THEIR OPINIONS. Race Journals' Discuss Political Situation GOVERNMENTAL INCAPACITY Foreign Intervention and Domestic Indifference A Kick Coming. The Elimination of Negro Orators in Campaign of '96 Must be Remedied Parens Weekly Blade. The intelligence, wealth and character of the Negro has ever been on the side of republicanism. What is the national democracy doing or even saying to invite the support of a single colored voter? America doesn't need an influx of Boers. Ben Tilman is about all we can digest of that particular brand of tyrant. He should think to vote by reason rather than sentiments; think, if Bryan is elected he would appoint Ben Tillman, the self-confessed murderer, of Negroes, as one of his cabinet members; think of Tillman advising Bryan to recommend to Congress in his message, the repeal of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments of the United States constitution, which holds in check the Negro-hating elements of the South, and throws around 10,000,000 human beings the mantle of citizenship. Think of the man who sleeps in Tennessee today and his policy as to Texas repudiated by Mr. Bryan. Think of the man who sleeps in the grave at Monticello today, Jefferson, his policy in regards to Louisiana repudiated by Mr. Bryan. Think of the martyr, President Lincoln, who slumbers in death in Springfield, Ill., his policy trampled on by Tillman. Think of the men who sleep upon the Hudson, the fathers of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, exterminated by Tillman. There is no escaping the fact that the race problem is developing into a mere problem of prejudice which is permeating every corner of this country and extending even to the islands of the sea. It is a problem which must be met with superior judgment and ability, for nothing else can ever overcome prejudice. The supreme endeavors of the Negro must be directed to the acquiring of property and learning, and the exercise of such unity of judgment and action as will completely disarm his oppressors. It is entirely a question of social ethics and material worth, and no side issues ought ever to be brought into it. The internal weakness of the United States is no better shown than by the attitude it takes with respect to China and the New Orleans troubles. In the first case it is hurrying troops to a country 10,000 miles away to avenge the missionaries and diplomats whose deaths are not as yet proven. While in New Orleans where riotous hoodlums are assaulting and killing men who are just as much American citizens the government is powerless to interfere. And what is worse than all the very same press and people that howl unceasingly "On to Pekin" are utterly oblivious of the danger that threatens here at home. If the law prevents government action, it should be changed and that change come from public sentiment. Perhaps the chinese boxers are imitating the American southerner. If All the Negroes o FRIDAY MORNING. Indianapolis Recorder Race UNITY, is the one thing needed, to insure success in the business world. Remember that every successful enterprise, whether great or small, helps you as an individual. Well Said, John! Mr. J. E. Bruce, of Albany, N. Y., very pertinently remarks: In striking contrast with the democratic profession that it is pledged to the observance of the principle "that governments derive their just power from the consent of the governed," is the manifestation of democratic intolerance of and indifference to the rights and wishes of a considerable element of the people in those states of the south where disfranchisement laws, Jim Crow cars and lynch law give the lie to this declaration. If the Democratic party really believes "that governments derive their just power from the consent of the governed," why does it not practice what it preaches and allow the outraged and persecuted Negroes of the south, whom it bulldozes and intimidates, to exercise this sovereign right of citizenship? "The consent of the governed" in these states has not been given to the enactment of the odious and repressive laws which practically bar the Negro from participation in the affairs of government. The Presumption is Correct. The richest colored man in Kansas is the "Potato King," J. G. Croves, who eighteen years ago started with a capital of 75 cents and is now worth $100,000, made out of raising Irish potatoes and good investments in real estate. The presumption is that he did not devote as much time to politics as the Negro does of today or else he would be shy just $100,000. The Disorderly Element. The disorderly element of the Negro population is making lots of trouble for the balance of the race in New Orleans. Col. James Lewis headed a delegation recently that called on the Times Democrat of that city, to explain to the Editor of that paper, that all the Negroes of New Orleans, were not law breakers, but on the other hand a vast majority were ready to stand by the law as against the law-breaker, without regard to race. What Col. Lewis has had to do in New Orleans will eventually have to be done in Dallas. The better element of white people of this city, must know that the law-abiding element of colored people are with them in an impartial enforcement of the law. We have some people in this city, whose conduct at home abroad and in public places and conveyances, is a disgrace to our civilization and has the approval of no respectable people any where. The slovenly dressed, loud-mouthed tobacco-chewing, whiskey sot and beer bloat who are so much in evidence at certain times and places should be curbed. They should learn to be more decorous and less loud and obnoxious, and if they will not learn, we want them punished alone for their meanness and not the whole colored population. The Negro or white man who cannot exercise his liberty, without instituting a reign of general "cussedness," has the wrong idea of American liberty and the power of the state should be in invoked to instruct him. Let the Negro, above all men learn to be gentlemanly and decorous. Manners and behavior, do not cost much, but they constitute an investment which always pays. Mr. Mound one of the bright young journalist of Washington, in his weekly letter to the New York Age presents the following views of the political situation which should be carefully read and considered by those who would seek to reduce the race's political strength and fidelity:— WASHINGTON, July 19.—The National Republican Committee will commit a blunder should the campaign practices of 1896 be repeated this year The campaign of four years ago was characterized by the practical elimination of the Negro on the stump. Many of our formost orators and politicians proffered their services, but for some unknown reason the National Committee declined to treat with them seriously. The result of that campaign (Continued on Page Four.) TOPEKA, KANSAS, AUGUST 3, 1900. [Image of a man in profile, wearing a suit and tie, with a serious expression. The background is black with a faint texture.] [The image is cropped to focus on the man's face and upper body.] HON. W. E. STANLEY, GOVERNOR OF KANSAS. A CHEAT EXPOSED. Breidenthal's Duplicity Assailed by His Party. W. A. DISCH'S OPEN LETTER. The Ex-Sec'y Populist Gen. Com. Labette Co., Kan., Scores Bk. Examiner. Populists Fear of His Weakness Brought to Light by Ante-convention fight On Pop Nominee. The betrayal of Populism and reform is more serious than its defeat. Is it wise to nominate John Breidenthal for governor upon the recommendation of every bank and the sub HON. W. E. sidized press of Kansas? What they want the commonalty does not want. The Republicans are for John Breidenthal, who is a political free lover and held office under both Republicans and Populists, and under Republicans when all other Populists were investigated out by our Republican enemies. He held office during the Morrill administration, and although on investigation of his accounts by the state accountant, was reported over four thousand dollars short in his accounts as bank commissioner, he was given time to raise the money and still retain the office. The Republican bosses who made Stanley remove McNall because he stood between the people and the robbing insurance trust, told him he must keep his hands off Breidenthal, because the banking trust wanted him retained. Why is it that Breidenthal has had friction and misunderstanding with the administrations of both Governor Lewelling and Governor Leedy, and has gotten along smoothly with the Republican administrations of Morrill and Stanley? If Stanley is elected wouldn't he still retain Breidenthal? What any Republican might want and retain should be beneath the anticipation of a Populist. Breidenthal gave eminent satisfaction to the bankers as bank inspector. He inspected a Baxter Springs bank and declared it in good, sound, financial condition. In less than thirty days from that date it broke and robbed depositors and creditors alike. The testimony showed upon the trial of an officer of the bank, who was tried and convicted, that the bank had been in a failing condition for more than a year. In the event that John Breidenthal is nominated, Social Democracy's candidate, G. C. Clemens will poll 15,000 votes in this state. Would not the nomination and even election of Breidenthal send the Populist party in this state down to ignominious defeat in 1902? Are you not endangering the future of Populism by nominating a man whom the Republicans love only in proportion as she is traitor to Populism? Ask yourselves why the financial institutions of Kansas are for Breidenthal, and why you are for him when your interests are diametrically opposed to those of the financial concerns. He has served them eight years, and they know their man. Plu- STANLEY, GOVERNOR OF tocracy would lose nothing by the election of John Breidenthal. election of John Breidenthal. When Plutocracy is not assured of the election of its candidate on the Republican ticket, it pushes forward the traitors in the ranks of its opposition, thereby plays politics and wins in any event. Republicans say Breidenthal is the strongest man the Populists can nominate. Why do they say this? Why do they hope and pray for his nomination? He is either not strong or he is a traitor to Populism. No Populist can afford to get in either end of this horn. Ex-Sec'y Populist Central Committee, Labette Co., Kas. Parsons, Kas., July 20, 1900. Findings of State Accountant. The state accountant made a number of examinations of Mr. Breidenthal's accounts, and his report to this office (governor's) exhibits the fact that on June 30, 1896, there was a balance of $3,560.70 collected in fees by Mr. Breidenthal for bank examinations which had not yet been turn- (Continued on Page Four.) CRIES TO HEAVEN For Justice. Hellish Work of Southern Hoodlums. A NEGRO'S WILD DARING. Fights to the Death Against Terrible Odds. Another Nat Turner. Would that There Were Hundreds Like Him in the South, Outrages Against Negroes Would Cease. The terrible tragedy at New Orleans last week, which was the horrible climax to a series of senecational events, is but another fruitage of the damnable teachings of Tillman and the par- F KANSAS. ty of Bryan, brutality and butchery. The spectacle of a howling, furious mob, slaying and killing indiscriminately defenseless women and children, and gray-haired men tottering along the public highways put to shame the blood-curdling stories of savage atrocities and oriental fanaticism. It was a crime which steeps the South in deeper ignominy and indicts this section of our common country (?) before the tribunal of international justice. But amid all that bloodshed and riot and ruin; amid all the feelings of indignation and resentment, there comes one feeling of exultation. The desperate courage of Robert Charles, whether rightly or wrongly directed; whether actuated by the same heroic (?) impulses that caused Tillman to commit his boasted murders or not, matters little. He was one against a multitude, and he sold his life as dearly as any man could do; carrying to hell with him some of the fiends who goaded him to the commission of his terrible act. The whites have for years been sowing the wind; they will reap the whirlwind; a whirlwind of blood and tears. The Negro, constitutionally, is a peacable creature—he , Misguided or Not. FRIDAY MORNING. seeks no retaliation; passively submitting to the jibes and slurs and insults of Southern hoodlums; but if there were a regiment of such men as Robert Charles, they would stop the outrages upon defenseless blacks if the state and national governments cannot. The Democratic party—the boxers of America formally opened the campaign of 1900 at New Orleans, La., last week. Three police officers were killed in New Orleans one day last week, while attempting to arrest a Negro desperate. This is an occurrence liable to happen in any city in the world. But in New Orleans, where the influence of Tillmanism has absolute control, it is not to be expected that the law would be allowed to take its course. The conduct of an irresponsible and irresistible mob of young fallows animated by the same spirit of bravado that prompted the patron saint of latter-day Democracy to stand up in the United States Senate and boast of the fact that he stood for the class that had been murdering inoffensive Negroes all over the South for the past thirty years, that they should be intimidated and refrain from exercising the right of suffrage For nearly twenty-four hours the mob, that comes from nowhere and goes nowhere, held high carnival killing inoffensive citizens, and up to this hour no one has been red-handed. No attempt, so far as heard from, was made by any of the mob to disguise themselves in any respect. It was simply the spirit of the Klu-Klux, without the rags of disguise. The story of this outrage as told by the telegraphic reports is about as follows: Beginning early in the morning of July 25, attacks were made by "irresponsible mobs" composed entirely of "boys under twenty-one years of age." Without any definite plans or an acknowledged leader other than their well known hatred for Negroes, this movement began at Lee's Monument, corner St. Charles and Howard streets, sweeping everything black before it, and becoming inflamed with desperation because Negroes were not thicker. The colored people had become alarmed by the previous acts of lawlessness and discreetly remained at law indoors. Down around the levees and railroad shops, where Negro laborers are largely employed, the mob pushed its way, shooting down innocent and inoffensive citizens who darred resist their bloody progress. Negro laborers returning from work fell victims to the mob's anger. One sought refuge in a street car, but the car was stopped and the poor Negro dragged forth and riddled with bullets. The colored porter for a fire insurance company, hearing the indiscriminate shooting, stepped out to learn the cause, was caught by the mob, shot, stabbed, robbed and left for dead. A poor Negro girl was caught standing in her door absolutely doing nothing; the mob brutally beat her. This is but a few of the instances of brutality that readers respectable and admirable a system as bloody as the one Prince Tuan and his Boxers are defending in China. Down in the districts inhabited largely by Negroes, the mob, led by Pepe Roses, "did terrible execution." Poor Negro men, women and children were dragged out of their homes and brutally assaulted and murdered by a mob whose leader is well known to the citizens of New Orleans. During the past few years the conditions in the South have grown worse. While the condition morally, physically and mentally of the Negro has undergone decided improvement; if we accept the testimony of the Southerner, it passeth understanding that the relations between the races should become more bitter. Beginning with the fiendish cruelty of the Paris, Texas mob, the Southerners have gradually increased the open malignity of of their treatment of Negroes, until it reached its climax in the awfully revolting spectacle witnessed in the burning of Sam'l Hose in Georgia last year. This is but the legitimate result of the slave system. The Southern rebels may clasp hands with the Northern veterans, but it is only to conceal the ranking hatred he bears to a set of people to whom he charges all his present ills, and only bides his time (Continued on Page Two.) NUMBER 31. IT WAS A CIRCUS. The Three Ringed Hippodrome at Ft. Scott. MISFIT POLITICAL LEADERS. The Calamity Howler Again In Evidence With Same Old Wall of Woe. But Well Filled Graneries and Lots of Hogs are Tangible Evidence of Prosperous Times. A three ringed circus, composed of a donkey, a monkey and a dog, met at Ft. Scott last week and nominated a state ticket to suit the combination of office seekers who are looking for soft jobs year in and year out. They have never earned an honest dollar and go around abusing and lying on people who have. These circus "balyhoos" go from place to place crying. "look at Mark Hannal!", and some farmer who has accumulated a competence by frugality and industry, saying they are robbing the people; look at our banks, they are robbing the people; look at the railroads they are robbing the people." This same gang who are making this cry could not feed themselves without help from the men they abuse. Abusing the banks and at the time with a note over due; abusing men like Uncle Mark and asking him to give their friends a job of work; abusing the railroads and riding on a pass. They may fool some of the people all the time, as P. T. Barnum said; some people are not satisfied unless they are humbugged all the time, so these "ballyhoos" will cut some ice. But thank Heaven, Kansas has thousands of good, level-headed, sensible, bright and industrious people, who know a good thing and will hold on to it. This circus has nominated for its clown a man by the name of Breidenthal, or "dead bent on getting all," for governor of this great state of Kansas. This gentleman came some years ago from old Indiana. He was converted a Greenbacker by Daniel Voorhees, whom John J. Ingalls skinned in the United States Senate some years ago. By this one speech the sixteen-year-old country boy, who happened to be in town to have his axe sharpened, was converted. He became imbued with the idea that he might become president one day by espousing the cause of the down-trodden people of this country. The idea came to him that "bleeding Kansas" needed him. Straightway out of the woods he came, called a few of those who were near and dear to him to accompany him to the land of Egypt. He came, and behold, he landed in and about Chetopa. He chopped wood for a week, when he discovered that an election was to be held, and to the town he went. There he met people discussing what "Uncle" Dan Voorhees had told him about. Into the discussion he leaped, and tried to show the people that there was not enough business in the country to do the business. Of course the honest old would tell him that they could get money for all the produce they had to sell, and the banks usually have enough money on hand to protect the interests of the industrious people. He sought for and obtained a job cutting and putting up cord wood, and when as much as the old farmer could sell at a fair profit was cut, the farmer ordered Breidy to stop as that was all he had money to pay for. Breidy did not want to stop, as he was a little hard up, but, "I won't have any more cut," said the farmer. "But did I not tell you the other day that there was not enough money in the county to do its business?" "Well," said the farmer. "If it paid me to have this wood cut (Continued on Page Three.) STATE TICKET. STATE TICKET. For Governor, W. E. Stanley. For Lieutenant Governor, H. E. Richer. For Associate Justice, W. A. Johnston. For Secretary of State, George A. Clark, For Treasury, Frank Grimes, For Auditor, George E. Cole, For Attorney General, A. A. Godard, For Supt. of Public Instruction, Frank Nelson, For Insurance Commissioner, W. V. Church, For Congressman at Large, Charles F. Scott, For Congressman First District, Charles Curtis, For Congressman Second District, J. D. Bowersock, For Congressman Third District, George W. Wheatly, For Congressman Fifth District, W. A. Calderhead, For Congressman Sixth District, W. A. Reeder, For Congressman Seventh District Chester I. Long. It is a good thing that the Democratic party has no reputation to lose for accuracy of statement. Facts are stubbornly against them. They are wrong on silver. They are wrong in predicting distress in Porto Rico. They are wrong in predicting the doom of the Republic in the event of McKinley's re-election, and they are wrong by about a million and a half votes in their forecasts as to the election of their candidate in November. There is always some one to say, 'I told you so', but we never thought it would come our way. The Daily Capital is getting around on our side on the City Printing matter. The City Council will do well to recognize those who support and advocate the Repnblican principle. Give the city printing to a Republican paper. The PLAINDEALER is the only Republican paper in Shawnee County. THE PLAINDEALER would like to ask Major John M. Brown and Col. "Jim" Beck to please answer the following questions for the benefit of the Negroes of Kansas. 'If the salvation of the Negro lies in dividing his vote between the Democratic and Republican parties, why is it that the intelligent Negroes in the south do not divide?' They are in on the ground floor of this Democratic proposition. THERE is not the remotest probability that any of the hundreds of Negro miners, recently brought from the South and given places in the mines of Cherokee, Crawford and other Southeastern counties of Kansas, will So far no American has attempted to Edward Atkinsonize the cause of the Boxers. A Cheat Exposed. (Continued from page one.) ed over to the state treasurer. It was also disclosed by Mr. Challinor's investigation that on November 30, 1894, the balance not turned over to the state treasurer reached the sum of $4,439.30. The reports of Mr. Challinor indicate that Mr. Breidenthal had been using between $3,000 and $4,000 of the state's money for a period of about two years. Governor Morrill made a demand upon Mr. Breidenthal for the money belonging to the state. The state bank commissioner evidently did not have this money on hand, as he made the belated payments due the treasury in different times. This was a violation of the act relating to paying over the fees obtained from bank examinations, which may be found in Sec. 27, Chap. 43, of the laws of 1891, and which says: "It shall be the duty of the bank commissioner immediately upon receiving any fees for examinations made by him under this Act, to pay the same over to the state treasurer, taking his receipt therefor." Here was ample grounds for his removal under the Morrill administration, regardless of the length of time for which he was appointed. Value of Punctuality. It does seem to me that the men who are at the helm or who are called ought to know that there is an end or fatigue point at least, to human endurance. I believe I am safe in saying that the physical endurance of our race is far superior to the mental. This being our ministers ought to be broad minded, psychological enough to know that the fatigue point in mental activity is soon reached and that all the good things they might say can only reach the heart through the avenues of the mind. When interest is lost, all is lost. "A sleeping pen" is almost a universal saying. And why? Let those at the helm answer. It calls for an article to o long to mention the good that might be accomplished by beginning our services in season and ending on time. I do not wish to dictate but I am of the firm opinion that a sermon ten minutes long will do far greater good than one sixty minutes long begun thirty minutes after time. In John 16:12, I read, "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now." An excellent example this. Ministers educate the people to be on time and your salaries shall be added unto you. I believe the church can exert the greatest influence in this direction. Let other organizations follow. If this is tried for ten years, every day, week, month and year in succession, a new race will be developed physically, intellectually and spiritually. G. A. Gregg, Lawrence Kans. Barabbas or Who ? We are upon the verge of one of the most interesting Presidential Campaigns this country has witnessed for a number of decades, excepting the days of Abraham Lincoln. The issues before the people are more complicated than they have been for years, and so intricate is their nature that they deserve careful study, and due consideration before we can reach an intelligent conclusion in regard to them. The day of indifference and indolence has passed. We are living in an age of thought and progress, an age of aggression and expansion, a time when nations are going forth conquering and to be conquered. In the midst of all this, it is fitting that we study these issues and acquaint ourselves with them that we may know the effort of the ballot when cast. It should be the aim of every true American to use every honest mean to maintain a staple government. A government that recognizes God as being supreme, and ruler over all. A government that recognizes every obligation and repudiates none. A government in which other nations may confide and recognize in a way of diplomacy. The fore mentioned requisites are indispensible to a good government, and where ever they exist, should be upheld by all liberty loving people. As the machinery of our government is run by political parties, it is of great concern to know what party will engineer this machinery to the best advantage. The conclusion we may reach in this respect may be one of conjecture, but it is a true saying "By their fruits ye shall know them." Nationally, we have tried the Democratic and Republican parties, locally, the Demo-o-pops; but the Republican party has come nearest of any maintaining a staple government. I noticed that some of our best thinking Colored men seem to be in a state of unrest. Some have (Continued from page one.) till he can gain strength to resent it. The spirit of Simon Legree is as strong in Ben Tillman today as it ever was in the most rabid slave driver. The Democratic party, when it turned down David B. Hill and elevated Ben Tillman, the confessed murderer of Negroes, it forfeited all claim (if there ever was any) upon the Negro vote or upon the vote of any man who loves and serves a Lord who died that he might live. When any Negro with a speck of real manhood thinks for a moment of the terrible sufferings of our people in the South, of the every effort made by the dominant race to restrict our people to a worse condition than prior to freedom; of the "bloody shirts of the men and red ribbands of the women" of South Carolina worn today as symbols of white man's supremacy and Negro degradation, when a Negro thinks of all this and the thousand tortures that these people must be compelled to suffer, and then says that he can conscientiously vote for Bryan and Breidenthal, he is a human contradiction and void of all sense of human rights. JOHN W. BRIEDENTHAL, It Was A Circus. ```markdown ``` (Continued from Page One.) I could get the money from the banks, but before I borrow I always sell where I can get the money to pay it back. If you can sell the wood, I will let you cut it." "No." said Bridy, "just let your wood stay here, and probably some one will buy it." Seeing the tarmer had some business sense, he left for Coffeville TOPEKA A. M. THOMAS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 'Phone, 299. 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4 and 5. Topeka, Kan. FRIDAY OF TOPKENT No. M. meets 1st. and rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 908 North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M., Mrs Anna Reynold, C. R. MACDONIA TABANFAIR No. M. U. K. T. Hall 609 N. Hannah avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd thursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, G. P.; Miss Sarah Walker, C. R. MACEDONIAN LODGE No. 9. GOODSAMAR- TANS and DAUGHTERS of SAMARIA, meets sec- ond and fourth Friday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, at 133 East Seventh street. Visiting Samar- tans are always welcome. W. E. Jackson, Chief. ALLIE LAWSON, Recording See. PERSONAL NOTES. Ella Roland has gone to Colorado Springs. Mrs. W. Potee has gone to Alma to visit relatives Mesdames Anna Overr and Lucy Chiles are on the sick list. Cliff Mukes is out again, having recovered from his recent injury. On last Friday, the Good Samaritans held their annual election. Eugene Bell of Oak Mills spent a few days in the city on business. Robt. Buckner of 912 W. Eighth street is reported quite seriously ill. Minnie Hilliard of Kansas City is visiting her father, R. O. Hilliard. The report of the county treasurer shows a cash balance of $137,895.58. Emma Moss left Thursday for Manitou Springs and other Colorado resorts. Prof. S. G. Watkins left for Kansas City, Centralia and other Eastern points. Mrs. A. M. Thomas left for Kansas City Sunday to visit relatives and friends. Geo. Moss has eold his fine property on Tyler street. He realized quite a tidy sum. Madames Drake and Smith of Kansas City were visiting Mrs. Barker this week. Miss Mary Daniels and Mrs. Chas. McNary are summering at the northern Minnesota lakes. The Benevolent Society failed to get away Wedndsday as was expected by the excursionests. Mrs. Weaver and family left last Saturday for Chicago where they will in the future reside. Laura Anderson of Leavenworth who has been visiting Willa Smith left for her home Saturday. Mrs. C. Moody and Carrie Wilkerson of St Louis are the guests of Corinne Hoyt of Lawrence. Mrs. A. Williams is visiting relatives and friends in Kansas City. Sedalia and Pleasant Hill, Mo. Messrs. Robinson and Fry of Kansas City were the guests of Misses Ella Williams and Mary Jordan. Died:- Mrs. Ella Wade, wife of Henry Wade, died at her home on Fourteenth and Chandler last Saturday. Mrs. Henry Scott returned from Leavenworth and Lawrence last week after a delightful visit among friends. Misses Eva and Lutie Jackson of Independence, Mo., are in the city, the guests of Misses Kate and Alberta Dupree. The Exslaves Pension Association and Citizen's committee will hold a grand celebration Sept. 22 1900 at Garfield Park. Mrs. Nona Lee, wife of Prof. Lee of Kansas City, accompanied by her children, is visiting Mrs. Gertrude Craig this week. Eliza Hunter who has been visit ing her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buckner, left for her home in Pomona Monday. Misses Bee and Lemon passed through the city Monday enroute from Chicago to their homes in Galveston, Texas. Thomas McAdoo, after sight seeing in Denver and the Rockies, hae returned to the especial delight of one fair maid at least. S. A. Harvey of Lawrence, in his application to Gov. Stanley for commission, says he can raise a regiment for services in China. Secretary of State, Geo. W. Clark and Gov. Stanley report a good time while at Eagle river and across the "great divide" in Colorado. Mesdames D. F. Mallory, Wm. Sharp, Miss Mary Jamison and Master J. J, Mallory have returned from a three weeks visit in Eskridge. Rev. Chas. M. Sheldon, the patron saint of Teennessee town, the great reformer, embarked from Liverpool on the Teutonic, homeward bound. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bigbee and Mrs Miller went to Valley Falls Saturday on Lodge business for the U. O.I. of which Mr. Bigbee is Grand Master. After a delightful ten days visit with Miss Ollie Thurman of Crane street, Miss Ida Belle Young will leave for her home in St. Joseph tomorrow. A. R. Ransom of East Las Vegas, N. M., and Clarence Sidener, old Topeka boys, are in the city visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Chaney Jennings. Vivian Williams, who is spending the summer with Miss Harris, spent the day in Kansas City Monday the guest of her father who was up from Oklahoma on business. Rev. Mark Thompson of the Baptist College at Mason Mo., will fill the pulpit at the Shiloh Baptist Church next Sunday. An invitation is extended to the public. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Slaughter are at home to their friends at 418 Buchanan. She returned from Witchita last week where she has been visiting her parents. Another effort is being made by the local W. C. T. U. to transform Topeka into a total abstinence town. The crusade has already been inaugurated and the movement bids fair to be widespread. County Clerk Jno. M. Wright's original method of selecting a jury by placing the names of persons within empty capsules and then shuffling the capsules and drawing, is much superior to the old method and gives eminent satisfaction. The G. I. Benevolent Society held their grand session in Lawrence this week.' Topeka sent the following delegates: Mesdame A. Williams, M. Bradshaw, E. Merriam, P. Smith, M. Anderson, S. Washington and Miss Beulah Talbert. Miss Maggie Montgomery who has been in the scenic sections of Colorado for the past fortnight, writes interesting letters of her trips around the Loop, Pikes Peak Cripple Creek Manitou and Denver. She will return home in a few weeks. A lady tells us that she heard a colored preacher say; "De fo' part of de house will please sit down, fo' de hind part cannot see de fo' part if the fo' part persist in standing befo' de hind part, to de uttah obsclusion ob de hind part by de fo' part." WANTED: An all-round newspaper man. One who is a first-class compositor, a good proof reader, job and "Ad" setter; a man to make up paper and assume general supervision of the mechanical part of the paper. For particulars address PLAINDEALER Publishing Co., Nick Chiles, Business Manager. CLAIRVOYANT MADAM RUSSELL, the world's renowned clairvoyant trance medium and palmist, reads your entire life past, present and future, she gives advice on business, love, marriage, divorce, absent friends, social or domestic affairs. Hours, 9 a. m., to 9 p. m., daily; Sunday, 9 a. m., to 6 p. m. Parlor, 215 East Seventh street. The Knights of Tabor of Missouri closed its grand session last Thursday at St Louis. Endowment fund for the year $3500. General fund, $1200. Deaths for year, 34; amount paid on each death claim, $85. Mrs. V. E. Guy of this city was reelected Royal Grand Matron of the Eastern Star. A very pleasant outing was given by Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Jamison; Mr. Ewing Small; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Clark; Mr. and Mrs. A. Edwards and Mrs Frank Hayes to their children yesterday at Garfield Park. The little ones were delighted, and their seniors seemed to find no less enjoyment. The Twenty-third Regimental Band assisted by Co. A., celebrated the Emancipation of the Negroes of the British West Indies, Wednesday by a picnic, band concert, gaurd mount and cake walk at Garfield park. Just why this event should be celebrated by the race in America is an open question. Grant Ewing, one of the popular young men of Wichita, Kansas, was in town last week to attend the funeral of his father. Mr. Ewing is steward of the Wichita Commercial Club; which position he has held for years. His old friends were glad to greet him. He called pleasantly at our sanctum, leaving a year's subcription. The Twenty-third Kansas regiment will have a reunion August 22 and 23 in this city. A program of much interest has been arranged and the members of the regiment are looking forward to a successful meeting. Several speakers of note have promised to be present, and the members of the regiment will be here in large numbers. The Executive Committee of Colored Men's Republican League of Kansas is called to meet in the office of A. M. Thomas in this city on Monday August 13th. A full meeting of the Committee is earnestly requested. Hon. W. B. Townsend of Leavenworth is President of the League. Alex A. Reeves of Emporia, Secretary and Dr. W. H. Hudson of Atchison, Chairman of the Executive committee. Hattie Silas of 1212 W. Eighth street entertained in honor of Mrs. Lemon Clark. The following were present: Misses Maud Richardson, Clara Williams, Kate Quarles, Annie Stewart, Rosa Quarles, and Mrs. Proctor Combes; Messrs. Oscar Alexander, Lue Link, Jake Morrison, Eddie Hamilton, Arthur Patterson, Monroe Streets, William Shoots, William Solomon, Babe Williams, Irvin Mallory, Parker Weddington and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark. Mr. Thomas Ewing died at Bidwell Hospital last Monday morning after several years of illness. He leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. Mr. Grant Ewing of Witchita, steward of the Commercial Club; J. D. Ewing, proprietor of a Restaurant and Poulty yard in North Topeka; Mattie Ewing and Mrs. Nannie Green of Topeka. They were all at his bedside at the time of death. He was born in Boyle County Ky. and came to Kansas in 1887. He was an old soldier. The funeral was held at the A. M. B: Church on B. street North Topeka, Rev. Wooten officiating. Reception to Bishop Shaffer. A brilliant reception was tendered Bishop C. T. Shaffer, D. D., M. D. of Philadelphia, Pa., Thursday evening at St. John A. M. E. church, corner Seventh and Topeka avenues. The Bishop arrived on the Santa Fe from Kansas City, Kas. at 10:50 a.m., and was met by a committee consisting of Dr. G. H. Shaffer, M. D., our much beloved pastor, and brother of the bishop; Rev. J. R. Ransom, presiding elder of the Omaha district and Councilman Fred Roundtree, who escorted the distinguished guest to the handsome residence of his brother at 516 Taylor street, where he was entertained during his stay in our beautiful city. The reception tendered him Thursday night was an informal affair, owing to the uncertainty of the bishop's remaining any length of time. Notwithstanding this, it was a very excellent affair, consisting of addresses and music, both of an high order. Judge W. I. Jamison delivered the address on behalf of the citizens of Topeka; Rev. Ransom, P. E., on behalf of the conference; Prof. Sawyer, on behalf of the educational interest of the city and Mr. A. P. Smith, on behalf of the local church. Mr. John Buckner read a beautiful poem, entitled "The Open Gates." The music was furnished by the very excellent choir of St. John church, and was of a very excellent order. Dr. Shaffer acted as master of ceremonies. His address introducing the bishop, and the response of the bishop were especially good, and most highly appreciated by all. The bishop and visiting clergymen and invited guests were then escorted to the lecture room where the ladies' Sewing circle, the Preachers' Aid and the stewardesses, assisted by many ladies of the church, had spread a very excellent repast, which was very highly appreciated and an opportunity was afforded the bishop to meet many of our citizens socially. This social function closed about eleven o'clock, when everybody seemed well pleased with having met and heard the new bishop. The bishop preached a very able sermon at St. John church Sunday morning and left Monday morning for the West. Rev. 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TOWNSEND, G.P. & T.A., ST, LOUIS, MO. CORRESPONDENTS to this paper must use due care in the preparation of their man uscript. We have not the time to reconstruct your news items, and if the matter sent in is not legible, it will be filed as dead matter. Long lists of names of parties attending social functions, extended comment not of a purely news nature must be accompanied by cash to insure publication. Sign your correspondence. Atchison. After spending several years in California, Will Lett has returned home to stay B. F. Butkins is here in the interest of the PLAINDEALER. J D. Roberts is preparing for higher literary training. Sarah Kerford contemplates an early trip to Omaha. The new Masonic Lodge is a great success and the leaders are jubilant. They will soon have a public installation in such fine robes as will pleasingly astonish the whole public. It has been named the Atchison Lodge. The Ebenezer Baptist Church had quite a scenic entertainment Tuesday evening. The County Convention named Dr. G. G. Brown as County High School Trustee. We believe he will make au excellent officer. Although some of us are growing tired of the fact that Negroes are only elected to school board positions. Geo Kerford is running both of his rock quarries. Mrs. McGomery and daughter left Friday for an extensive visit among relatives in Leavenworth and Oskaloosa. Nathaniel Burgy is wearing the Masonic sheep skin. Holton. A party of young people surprised Rev. Lee and family last Wednesday evening. An entertainment was given last Thursday evening at the A. M. E. Church by the Trustees. Mrs. H. Mc Clain is very ill. Bud Graves has returned from Topeka where he spent several months in working. North Topeka. Rev. W. F. Hart of Louisyille preached at St Mark's A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Robert DeFrantz. Charles Barker and Calvin Mason rode their wheels to Lawrence Saturday. Ernest Evans of Memphis, Tenn. is in the city. Mrs. Teat entertained the Rose Bud Club Thursday Eve. The Charity home will be ready for occupancy soon. The members of the society are working hard. The Payne brothers gave an informal reception and party to their many friends Thursday evening. Miss Ford who has been visiting Mary Linall returned to Burlingame Thursday. The 1st ward Republican Club will meet Thursday night at their hall to organize a Flambeau club. Two horses and barn belonging to Charles Blanchard were burned Saturday night. Mrs. Katie Hyde gave a reception Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Hansom of Washington. John Small, late private in the Wichita Jesse Crouch is quite ill at his home on N. Mead. Mesdames Oldham and Robinson of Wellington were visitors in the city Sunday. Mrs. C. Smith returned from her farm in Pratt Co. Mrs. Lash, the evangelist who has been holding services at the A. M. E. Church the past week, left for Hutchinson Monday. Mesdames Dade, Reed, and Miss Edna Randolph made a visit to Valley Center Sunday. WICHITA A. M. E. Sunday School picnic was held Thursday at Riverside park. An interesting program was tendered at Friendship Baptist church Thursday evening. Chetopa. The Chetopa Black Diamonds' have matched a game with Butle Mo. which will be played at Nevada Mo. Aug. 4, 1900. A large number of people attended the grand session of G. W. O. of O. F. at Parson July 18 and 19. Chetopa is quite on the visiting order. A large delegation attended the grand session of the South Eastern Baptist Association at Coffeyville July 17 and 22 1900. Chetopa. The colored citizens of Chetopa met Wednesday evening at the City Hall and organized a McKinley Club with the following officers. Pres. A. F. Green; Vice Pres., L. M. Moore; Sec., W. J. Morgan; Treas., P, H. Basset. The organization looks promising and the club will be active throughout the campaign. Several of our citizens went down to Vinita, I. T. on the excursion last Sunday. Prof. Hawkins of Ft. Scott was in the city this week securing agents for book work. While here he was the guest of A. F. Greene and family. About fifteen of our young people took advantage of the cheap rates and visited a day in Kansas City. Argentine. It is said by those who are acquainted with the Police picking, that when any one is arrested they are fined "guilty or not guilty." Mrs. B. Thomas. recently from Brunswick, Mo. died last Wednesday at her home. Rev, Father Davis of Kansas City, Kans. preached at the Baptist church last Sunday morning. Rufus Balthorpe the colored policeman has one text which he preaches day and night, namely "The way of the transgressor is hard." The A. M. E. Church has purchased a five room house for a parsonage. Robert Johnson who died at his home Wednesday morning, was born in South Africa and was 91 years old at his death. The Barbecue given by the A. M. E. Church last Monday was a complete success. John-Bibbs one of our prominent young men of the city has just returned home from a three weeks visit with relatives in Kentucky. On his return his better half met him at the door and gave him one of those smiles similar to the ones she gave a few years ago. Newton. There was no preaching at the Second Baptist Church Sunday. Rev. H. H. Williamson will be in El Dorado Sunday to hold services and the local preacher will-hold services here. The Busy Bee Club meets with Mert and Fred Tandy Thursday. Rev. H. H. Williamson, pastor of the C. M. E. Church offers a prize of $5.00 for the best original Essay on the subject "Is Morality Religion?" $2.50 for next best and $1.25 for the third. All answers must be original. Style, composition, and penmanship are points of consideration. He is preparing a book of Sermons, essays and lectures and wants the above for the book. Each answer must be accompanied with 50cts to cover the expense of correspondence. Address all letters or answers plainly to him. TROY Miss A. V. Taylor visited her daughter Mrs. Simms last week and Mrs. Newman returned with her. Odia Robinson is attending the Chautauqua in Wathena all week. Ernest Mack and Oscar Clayborne went to Iowa last Sunday. Annie Taylor, Lillian Shoemake and little Grace Whiteside were in Wathena Sunday. Miss Taylor will visit in St Joe before returning. Samuel Holt was up from Wathena Saturday night. Morris Snoddy was in St Joe Sunday. A social was given at the A. M. E. Church last Saturday evening. Lawrence A festival was given by the ladies of St. Luke chruch. It would have been held on the lawn of Mr. John Greeg, but owing to the stormy weather, it was held at the church much to the disappointment of the young people. The Eureka Club met at the home of Mr Robt. White last week. The farmers of this county say the recent rains are very bad for the potato crop. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Miller, are visiting in Kansas City. Mrs. Willie Jenkins departed this life last Wednesday evening. She was one of the most prominent women of this city. She is well known in society circles, as she was a member of the Benevolent Household of Ruth and the Inter-National order of Twelve. An excursion was run by the Knights of Pythias to Kansas city last week. Captain Sherman Harvey has an invitation to be orator of the day at an emancipation celebration to be held at Eudora on the 4th, of August. Miss Carrie Wilkerson of St. Louis and Miss Moody of Topeka are the guest of Miss Cora Hoyt. There was a dance given at the Journal hall in honor of Misses Wilkerson, Carter and Moody. Mr. James Strode visited in Kansas City this week. Mr. R. G. Jackson is in Jefferson City, Mo., visiting his Uncle J. H. Jackson, President of Lincoln Institute. Childrens day was observed at St. Luke church on last Sunday. The program rendered was very good, and the anthems and solos by the choir were excellent. A party was given at the home of Miss Salisbury, Tuesday night. All present spent an enjoyable evening. The Students Concert Company will give an entertainment at Johnson's hall Tuesday. Aug. 7th. The nav Student's Con- cert Company, is very suggestive of a good entertainment. It is to be the best the Students have given this season. It will be given for the benefit of the Preacher's Aid Society. It is hoped that the hall will be crowded. Manhattan. Effie L. Williams went to Wamego Wednesday morning to spend the first of August. Mrs. R. J. Keele and children are up from Burlingame Kansas on a visit with relatives and friends. J. Hickman and E. Cruiser left for Denver, Col., Friday for an extended visit with friends and relatives. Jas. A. Garfield was in the city Friday on a short visit. Old lady Barlow is very ill. A number of people here are preparing to go to Wamego to spend the first. The Second Babtist church looks out of sight. The work is excellent the wall paper and the painting on the inside are almost a perfect match. Rev. Voorhies is proud of his church. Rev. A. L, Voorhies was here Sunday. He preached at 11 o'clock service and administered the Lord's supper in the evening at 8 o'clock. Rev Bates former pastor of the Second Baptist church was in the city Tuesday. Ottawa. Mamie Simms has returned from Topeka where she has been visiting. Rev. Burdette of Lawrence delivered a very interesting sermon Sunday. Rosy Lillard went to Lawrence Saturday. Vergie Barnett of the Island is slowly improving. Walter Payne returned to Pueblo, Colo. last week. Mrs. Edwards and Mother of the Island left for Augusta Kans. where they will visit relatives. Mrs. E. Strodder has returned from Kansas City. Ottawa. D. Gross is home from Kansas City. Paola. I think if we had a correspondent from this section the interest of the PLAINDEALER would be looked after more closely. Quite a number went to Hillsdale last Sunday to attend a basket meeting. G. W. Lowry and D. Shepard attended the senatorial convention in Olathe the 28th. Paola certainly has one colored man who is not afraid to ask the white man for what he wants. This man to whom I refer went before a caucus the other day and forced them io put a colored man on the senatorial delegation. Ida Peak will represent the Baptist Sunday School at the Association to be held in Fort Scott this week. Rev. A. B. Childress is visiting in Topeka. Mrs Villa Lapsley died Sunday night and was buried Tuesday evening. Birdie Jones of Arkansas City is visiting Mrs. Wadley. Rev. Alexander will leave Wednesday for Ft. Scott. Stella Davis visited friends in Kansas City. Pittsburg. Will Patton, of Kansas City, who has been visiting relatives and friends here, returned to his home Sunday. Claude Clark, the mandolin Paderewski, passed through the city Friday night enroute for Joplin. Mrs. Blanche Bird is enjoying a visit from her sister, Miss Minnie Hogan, of Ft. Scott. Henry Taylor met with a severe accident Tuesday while laying carpet at the Stillwell. He The Turner sisters and Miss Maria Pickings gave a party last Wednesday night at the residence of Mrs. Howard, in honor of Miss Lulu Holloway of Girard. A good time was enjoyed by all. Ellis Dixon, of Chanute, Kas. was in the city a few days on business. He returned Monday. Their Opinions. (Continued from Page One.) is now "ancient" history, but notwithstanding the huge majurities piled up for President McKinley throughout the North and East, we glean these facts from reliable figures: McKinley majority in California, 3,291; colored voting population, 3,000; in Delaware, majority, 4,196; colored vote, 6,300; in Indiana, majority, 18,421-colored vote, 12,000; in Maryland, majority, 34,215—colored vote, 45,000 in Kentucky, majority, 958—colored vote 58,000; in West Virginia, majority 12,000; colored vote, 9,000. These States cast 54 electoral votes. McKinley's vote in the Electoral College was 271, the number required to elect being 244. By deducting the aforesaid 54 votes from McKinley's 271, we behold a defeated man! To illustrate the importance of the colored vote, take the result of Indiana, for instance, where McKinley receives 327,739 and Bryan 309,318. Fully 10,000 Negroes there voted the Republican ticket, while 2,000 is a flattering estimate for the Democratic candidate A transfer of 10,000 votes would have given the State to Bryan by a majority of 1,579. The colored voters there still hold the balance of power, likewise in California, Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky and West Virginia. There will be an absence this year of the huge Republican majorities of 1896, since the monetary question is settled and the "gold Democrats" passive in their support of the administration. It will thus be seen that the colored vote of New York, Ohio, Illinois, New Jersey and other State must be held in line or else some body may be tendered a surprise party. There is every reason why colored orators should be engaged by the National Committee to spread political "gospel" throughout the north and west Let such men as Judson W. Lyons, George H. White, P. B.S. Pinchback William A. Pledger, H. P. Cheatham John P. Green, Charles W. Anderson W. F. Powell. T. Thomas Fortune, T. T, Allan, George A. Myers, W. A. Gaines, Edward D. Wright and others be called upon to take active part in the present campaign and voice the sentiments and opinions of the teaming millions of colored citizens of this country upon expansion, trusts, lynching, mob-law, militarism, the Fifteenth Amendment and other questions of National importance. Kantas Negro Bozers. An organized effort will be made this year by the trine party to induce the Negroes of Kansas to leave the Republican party, and ally themselves with the Democratic party. Down at Fort Scott last week an Afro-American League was formed. Just what purpose this so-called league is intended to serve, reports do not say, but the following list of officers tells a story of political woe. Colonel James Beck, the president, is an old-time Republican who was forced out of the party by John Brown in 1886, since which time he has been a political Ishmael looking for water. C. A. Walker is vice president; G. L. Hudson, secretary; W. H. Hazelridge, treasurer. The following committee was selected: First district, W. H. Hazelridge, Leavenworth, "Parson" Twine, Atchison; Second district, Jno Graham, Fort Scott; Walter Cox, Weaver; Third district, Washington Landers, Oswego; J. S. Lewis, Weir City; Fourth district, J. O'Dair, Emporia; Fifth district, D. R. P. Fox, James Brewster, Junction City. This is the first time we ever knew of Major John Brown belonging to any party with offices "to let" that he did not get his bread basket up close to the pie counter. The doughty colonel-major gave the grand old Republican party the "good bye" when there were no more worlds to conquer. The major is strictly for the Negro when he is the Negro, and to provide a place for him seems to us to be the only reason for such an organization as the Afro American league in the Demo-Pop camp. There is less reason today for Negroes to vote the Democratic ticket in support of Tillmanism than there was in 1891, when John Brown was masquerading under false colors hunting for pie in the Republican ranks. ' 5000 MEN WANTED: Men who will keep up with the times by reading the PLAINDEALER. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. House Joint Resolution No. 4, Relating to Justices of the Supreme Court. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concerning the: Section 2. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their appl. proverbal or vix. vis: Section 2 of article 3 of the constitution of this state is hereby amended so as to read: Section 2. The supreme court shall consist of seven justices, who shall be chosen by the electors of the state. They may be separately in two divisions, with full power in each division to determine the cases assigned to be heard by such division. Three justices shall constitute a quorum in each division and the concurrence of three shall be necessary to a decision. Such cases only as may be ordered to be heard by the whole court shall be considered by all of the justices, and the concurrence of four justices, shall be necessary to a decision in cases so heard. The justice who is senior in continuous term of service shall be chief justice, and in case two or more have continuously served during the same period the senior in years of these shall be chief justice, and the presiding justice of each division shall be selected from the judges assigned to that division in like manner. The term of office of the justices shall be six years, except as hereafter provided. The justices in office at this time amendment shall effect shall hold their offices for the term for which they were severally elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. As soon as practicable after the second Monday in January, 1917, the governor shall appoint four justices, to hold their offices until the second Monday in January, 1933. At the general election in 1909 there shall be elected five justices, of whom shall hold his office for two years one for four years, and three for six years. At the general election in 1904 and every six years thereafter two justices shall be elected. At the general election in 1906 and every six years thereafter two justices shall be elected. At the general election in 1908 and every six years thereafter three justices shall be elected. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives in the year 1900 for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The judicial amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as now provided by law under such title. Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute-book. Approved March 4, 1899 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original enrolled resolution now on file in my office, and that the same took effect by publication in the statute book May 15, 1899. GEO. A. CLARK. [SALI] Secretary of State. OFFICE OF ASST. GEN'L PASS. AND TKT. AGT. C. R. I. & P. R'Y. Cheap Excursion Rates to Colorado. On July 7, 8, 9, 10 and 18, and August 3, tickets from points west of Missouri River, and east or Colby, Kan., to Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou Pueblo, Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah, and return, will be sold by the Great Rock Island Route —At rate of— One Regular fare plus $2.00 Round Trip Return Limit Oct. 31, 1900. BEST LINE TO DENVER ONLY DIRECT LINE TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND MANITOU. Take advantage of these cheap rates and spend the vacation in Colorado. Sleeping car reservations may be made now for any of the excursions. Write for full information and the beautiful book "COLORADO THE MAGNIFICFNT"—sent free. JNO. SENASTIAN, G.P. & T A, Chicago, III. E. W. THOMPSON, A.G. P. & T. A, Topeka, KS. The state of Kansas to Mary Connelly, defendant herein. You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas by the above named plantiff in the case No. 20,653 William Connelly, plantiff, versus Mary Connelly, defendant, for a divorce, and that unless you answer the petition of plantiff which was filed herein on July 1, 700, on or before Sept. 17, 700, and petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered therem against you, forever divorcing plantiff from you, and declaring the contract herefore easing between you and said plantiff null and void. WILLIAM CONnelly (ATTEST) by GALEN NICHOLS, his Att. A, M. CALLAHAM, (Clerk Dnt. Court. First Published August 3, 1900 In the District Court in and for Shawnee county, Kansas. The Second Missionary Baptist Church, a Corporation, plantifi, vs. No. 20,695. D. Stouffer, defendant. To the defendant, D. Stouffer, and all others interested in the case, claim, or pretended mortgage of the defendant, D. Stouffer, upon the following de-scribed course to wait: Commenting on the east line of Kaw Half Breed Reserve, number three (3) and fifty (50) north of the center of the track of the Kansas Pacific railway, thence north one hundred and seventy (170) feet, thence west forty feet, thence south to fifty (50) north of the center of said railway track, thence east to place of beginning.-You are hereby notified that the said defendant has been used in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, in the above described action for the purpose of determining the interest of said defendant and to have the same foretold, if any he has; and to have it declared null and void, and that all persons interested therein must answer the petition filed by plaintiff herein on or before the 31st day of September, 1900, or the petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against said defendant declaring said mortgage and principal note null and void and ordering the same surrendered to the court to be released and cancelled and all other proper relief. A. M. THOMAS. Attorney for Plaintiff. [ATTTEST.] A. M. CALLAHAM. Clerk District Court. First Publication July 20, 1900. CAPTUREDRED-HANDED. He could not deny it; he had stolen a Plaindealer to get posted. The PLAINDEALER is the great race paper of Kansas. Only $1 per year. Are you a subscriber? OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered, day and night. Tele home, 696. 228| Kansas Ave. George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness. ...Repairing Promptly Executed.... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka. Kan J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND ENBALMER. 406 Kansas Avenue. 'Phone 52 When in Kansas City Please Call at The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. 706 E. 12 St. - Kansas City, Mo Ladies and Children without Escort En route to California should join one of the Santa Fe Route personally conducted excursions. The city cares and annoy- ances of long distance travel are taken off their minds by spec excursion conductor No extra charge. 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