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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. VOLUME II. THE PASSING OF THE NEGRO. A Democratic View. The result of the recent election: the large increase in the republican vote in most of the northern states and the attitude of the republican leaders seem to indicate that the Negro voter has ceased to be an important factor in deciding future elections. Politicians have felt for some time that the Negro vote is gradually becoming more and more unreliable. And this is true. Ever since the right of suffrage has been given to our race, the more intelligent of our people have shown a constantly increasing disposition to keep themselves aloof from the party machine, while the votes of the ignorant Negroes could be controlled only by the use of boodle. At first small sums of money were sufficient to accomplish this end, but as campaign succeeded campaign this class of Negroes began to realize their importance in securing a party victory and held out for a higher price, until the Negro vote became a luxury too expensive for parties to afford. Then the bosses began to use their efforts to increase the white vote to a point where the voters of our race could be dispensed with. It seems that they have succeeded. Since the election last Tuesday we have heard several local republican leaders say the Negroes in some precincts tried to throw them down, but with the large increase in the white vote they will not have to depend upon the Negro in the future. These are plain words, but their purpose is unmistakable. The Negro is in a fair way to become a political outcast, and the fault is all his own. Perhaps it would be better to have said misfortune instead of fault. The Negro is an emotional creature. An appeal to his prejudice or his cupidity is, in most instances, far more effective than an appeal to his reason; this is due almost entirely to his education and environment. His ancestors were slaves or savages; 250 years of bondage developed the animal instincts at the expense of his intellect and reasoning power; the 40 years of freedom that have followed that long period of slavery, have not been sufficient to give him that strong self-reliant manhood essential to a citizen of a government like ours. A little cajolery, a promise of a political job, or worse yet—a few dollars,—has more influence with him than an appeal to his sense and patriotism. Now comes the disappointment and with it the passing of the Negro out of politics. The political job may not materialize; the politician does not pat him on the back now and tell him what a good fellow he is; the white voter has come to the relief of the party, and the Negro is left to shift for himself. After all the honeyed words from the party boss; after all the harangues of the spellbinders and promises of political preferment, the solution of the problem must be sought in another direction. The World has always stood for Negro independence in thought and action—for freedom in fact as well as in theory. Under the conditions that now confront our race, it were well to turn our eyes to men like Booker T. Washington for example and inspiration; while others would hold out the will o' the wisp of political promises, he holds aloft the torch of industrial emancipation for our people; while the mere party machine would lure the Negro into false paths, he educates our young men and makes them strong, self-respecting citizens who command the respect of others because they are worthy of it.—The Indianapolis World. WHAT THE NEGRO PRESS THINKS OF THE REPUBLICAN VICTORY. The elections of Tuesday are over and the story of them is but another chapter added to our country's history. The American people have again arisen supreme in their power and endorsed the policy of the Republican party. The party of obstruction and destruction, under the lead of Bryan, Tillman and Altgeld, has been given again to know that it has not the confidence of the masses. The decisive victory won by the Republican party was unquestionably a national blessing to all the people, and the beauty of our system of government is, that those who fought against the blessing will be benefitted as much as those who spent time and energy to bring it about. The elections will not be forgotten by any of this generation. Bryan, under guidance of Tillman and Altgeld, became the champion class legislation orator in the land; had he been elected, it would have been a triumph for sentiments wholy un-American, which if persisted in, would have eventually overthrown civil and constitutional liberty in the republic. The result after all speaks well for our common country. It is a conclusive argument, were any necessary, that a "government of the people, by the people and for the people," is the best for the world. It further shows that the intelligence of the American people can be relied upon in a trying time to assert itself and see the course of duty with sufficient courage to triumphantly pursue it. The victory Tuesday was not one in which the classes, as such, will rejoice more than those who really produce the nation's wealth; but on the other hand, the universal verdict of the intelligence of the age will be, that by it the best interests of progress and civilization have been subserved. While the result marks the passing of Bryan and Bryanism, it also offers the opportunity to those who blindly followed him to accept the verdict and join the balance of their countrymen in making our nation in truth what it is in name, "the land of the free and home of the brave." Dallas Express. DEGRADED LEADERS. The election last Tuesday was what the leaders of the Republican party predicted and the signs of the time pointed to the election of McKinley and Roosevelt, but to the casual observer it was an overwhelming victory. One in which we feel much elated, because when any party become so low and degraded enough to allow such men as Pitchfork Tillman of South Carolina to lead the party and openly declare that he disfranchised voters and even shot them simply because they would not vote a certain way, it is time for all law abiding and loyal people to rebuke such a man or even such sentiments. Tillman's speeches in the northern states lost the Democratic party thousands of votes. Then too the prosperous times that the Republican party brought about was a great factor in making votes. The business man and laboring man joined with the farmers in expressing their desire. It was indeed a triumphant vindication of the present policy.—Iowa State Bystander. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 16, 1900. What do You Know About the Race's Progress? The nineteenth century is fast drawing to a close. What is the greatest achievement of the race during the century now closing? The Plaindealer wants the opinion of its readers. Make your letters brief and to the point. The Plaindeeler will publish all letters in our issue of Dec. 14, 1900. Now, let's see what you know. The best letter will receive a prize. Class denunciation and an attempt to haul down the American flag.-St. Louis Palladium. MEANS A GREAT DEAL. By no class of people in this country will the result of Tuesday's election be hailed with greater satisfaction than by the Afro-Americans. To them it means a great deal; it means the retention in power of a party who gave their fathers their freedom; it means that in no state where republican principles are in the ascendant will such a gross outrage be permitted as has lately been perpetrated in North Carolina; it means for them a continuance of the prosperity which they have share. in for the last four years; it means, or should mean, an increase in their share of that prosperity,—for if any people stuck to their colors and voted the straight ticket, it was the Afro-Americans.—Wisconsin Advocate. WAIT AND SEE. A great many Negroes voted for McKinley and the Republican party under the impression that they would squelch Tillmanism in the south. But we wager dollars to doughnuts that they will in no way interfere with the race question in the south.—Topeka Colored Citizen. What do You Know About the F The nineteenth century What is the greatest achieve century now closing? The P of its readers. Make your letters brief Plaindeeeler will publish all 14, 1900. Now, let's see what yo will receive a prize. THE JIM CROW CARS TO REVIVE THE OBSELETE STAR CAR SYSTEM. Crowding Tough and Insolent Hoodlums on Respectable Honest Citizens. IT SIIOULD GEASE The Washington Post says some "good things" sometimes concerning the citizen of color, and often exercises a spirit of charity and good will which is gratifying, if not refreshing, to many of us who remember its former unkind utterances of other days. No one, we think, but an exslave-owner or the son of one of the southern autocrats could or would have published the article which appeared Post's editorial columns of Monday, October 29, 1900. It said: We find in a late issue of the New Orleans Times-Democrat some timely and, as we think, sensible remarks apropos of the efforts to separate the blacks from the whites in the street cars. SAVED THE NATION. Once again when the nation's "honor at home and prestige abroad" have been at stake, the Negro has stepped in the breach and saved the republic. This time the defense has been not in the ballot of bullets, but the battle of ballots. The Negro's importance as a voter was in full evidence in the doubtful states where his vote was the balance of power. 'Tis true that the Negro has many grievances, but in the campaign just ended there was no time at which he halted as between avenging his grievances and doing his plain duty as he saw it. It must be conceded at all times he was loyal to the grand old party of Lincoln, Grant, Sumner and Douglass.—Richmond Reformer. SELF-PRESERVATION. In over-throwing Bryanism the American people,—particularly the business interest—have simply proceeded on the principle of self preservation. All business and industry have been menanced by the possibility of a Bryan victory; the feeling of relief at the result of the recent election is experienced in every avenue of commerce and throughout every branch of industry. Every cloud is lifted from the horizon and the bright sunshine of prosperity is dimmed by no dark shadows. Wichita Searchlight. For the first time in his life Bryan has nothing to say.—Galena Republican. now Race's Progress? y is fast drawing to a close.ement of the race during theplaindealer wants the opinionef and to the point. Theletters in our issue of Dec.ou know. The best letter "The council last night, by a decisive vote of 12 to 4, defeated the separate car ordinate providing for the separation of Negroes and whites in the street cars. Other southern cities operated star cars at one time; all have abandoned the system, but three cities have returned to separate street cars in the last few months, and they have operated the system with a most unsatisfactory result to the public and the car companies. "The new system has had the effect to drive the Negroes from the cars, thus cutting down the revenues of the companies, and therefore entailing a less frequent and less satisfactory service for the public. "There is, further, the extreme difficulty of enforcing the law, and it was never enforced in the star car days, when white men, in a hurry, paid no attention to it, but insisted on mounting the first car that came along, whether it had or had not a star on it." The so-called "star car" was in operation in New Orleans as far back as 1866, but, as our esteemed contemporary says, it satisfied no one, and soon fell MONEY GAVE OUT. "The Negro vote is a purchasable vote."—Senator Tillman. We have heard a large number of commissions and commissions charged against the colored man, but it's the first time that the race has ever been accused of possessing that commercialism that has made Croker a rich man. Well, whether it be true or untrue, there's consolation in the fact that the democrats' money must have given out, as the colored vote remained true to the party of Lincoln. There has been a time in the history of the colored man when money would not purchase liberty. The Negro has forgiven, but cannot forget.—Indianapolis Recorder. A FAMOUS VICTORY. The story of the ballots has long ere this been told. It told that the sanity of the American people, that the other name for conservatism was not found wanting in the extreme moment of necessity. Bryan and Bryanism have again received a merciless defeat. Those revolutionary principles for which the Democratic party stood have been buried beneath an avalance of votes, never to rise again as a menace to the perpetuity or the welfare of this country. The country is free from the spirit of Bryanism that was at its best when arraying class against class, the poor against the rich. The thousands of thoughtless men who held Bryas a redeemer are saved in spite of themselves. They owe their salvation tc that party they sought to destroy.—The Freeman. into disuse. From the very beginning the whites disregarded the ordinance. They took the "star" cars whenever it suited their convenience, thus showing—what is a notorious fact, that the southern whites are not at all afraid of contact with their colored fellow creatures. The system was first censured by the whites of the former slave owning class, who had been used to Negroes all their lives, and did not object to them or shrink from them, and who realized, besides, that it operated a wanton and cruel humiliation of what was The idea of excluding the people from public carriers to which the white hoodlums and riff-raft of the city were freely admitted was too absurd for toleration. Public sentiment made short work of the "star car" then. Public sentiment, after more than thirty years of experience, has frowned down the effort to revive it now." Will the city council of Richmond and Brother R. L. Peters, who offered the "Jim Crow" ordinance read and ponder these utterances? The Post continues: "The old "octoroon colony" has been decimated since then. Finding in New Orleans less than a perfect opportunity, hundreds of them have gone to Europe to realize their ambitions, or at least to find their moral and intellect- Mr. Bryan says it was the people of the smaller cities and of the country rather than those in larger cities that produced the landslide. More than 6,000,000 schedules from farmers have been received at the census department at department, which indicate a rural vote of at least 7.000-000. In all the states, particularly of the great middle west, the rural voters are home makers and home owners. They are keenly interested in American politics. They love America and want to make it still greater and better. They are not a people that can be fooled. They have stalwart character and common sense. They are the bulwark of the nation in critical times. The artifices of the demagogue do not fool them long, if at all. He had his answer from them in Tuesday's vote.—Leavenworth Times. THE PASSING OF BRYANISM. With the defeat of the presidential candidate from Nebraska for the second time, by a vastly increased majority of electoral votes, it is safe to assume that Bryanism has passed out of the field of national politics. No matter how pure and holy Mr. Bryan may have been in his private character, he had come to represent the most vicious tendencies in American politics. The platform on which he sought to board the ship of state was a thing of shreds and patches, which could not hold together long enough to serve even campaign purposes, so obviously false and hypocritical were its pretenses. With Tillmanism for its leading issue in the South and Crokerism in the North, honest men of both parties were repelled, even if they did not fully agree with the Republican policy. A great opportunity is afforded the Republican party in its renewed lease of power for the next four years in the White House, together with a safe majority in congress. There are graver questions affecting the whole country, which are demanding settlement, than have confronted any administration since that of Lincoln. To settle them, and a right settlement will be the only effective one, will tax the wisdom and patriotism of the party. As it has met such emergencies in the past, let us hope it will prove equal to the present crisis.—The New York Age. ADVANCING The fact that it is getting so that a man can own he is a republican, in the south anywhere, without being tarred and feathered, speaks well for the ccountry. Dallas Express. BLAMES THE ICE TRUST. The weather is perhaps to blame in part for the great tidal wave. It was so warm that the ice trust melted and engulfed the balance of the Democratic party before they reached the polls. Kansas City Labor Record. TILLMANISM DID IT. No one democrat contributed more to the great landslide on November 6, than Tillman, the thug senator from South Carolina. Colorado Statesman. There will be no change in the McKinley cabinet, except possibly Attorney General Griggs may be relieved. NUMBER 46. THE NEGRO AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. The overwhelming majority which the republican ticket both national and congressional received is a tribute to the work of the administration during the past four years and a rebuke to the theories and ambitions of democracy. How the election would result has long been fixed in the minds of the people, but that the result would be so disastrous to democracy, none even hoped. However, the Republican party is again in the saddle and with full power to act. It is well known to all that no small part of the party's success is due to the unswerving loyalty of the colored voter. The day has never been too short or the night too long for him to advance the cause of republicanism. Now the time is at hand to see what the party will do for him. It has been very liberal in distributing patronage during the past four years, more so than any other administration. It, however, will not be judged by that standard. What we want now is some legislation that will reach the whole of the Negro race. Through the copperhead tendencies of republican members of congress, the force bill which would have insured a free ballot and fair count in the South for the Negro was killed. By that piece of treachery not only was the South insured to democracy, but the Negro vote of the North was alienated. Now again the Republican party is to meet the test. The Crumpaker bill, a measure to base congressional representation upon the actual vote in states where disenfranchisement laws have been past, is before congress. If the party would place itself on record as the friend of the oppressed it will see that this bill becomes a law. It will thereby do tardy and partial justice to to the Negro and in a measure remedy its action on the force bill. Self preservation also should cause it to act upon this bill. The strong statements of President McKinley in his first message on lynching in the South raised hope in us that we had found a friend. Congress, however, failed to act. Should the same apathy to our needs and rights exist again, our good opinion of the Republican party as a friend of the race will have proven groundless, and our unfailing devotion has come to naught. Therefore let all our influence be exerted to bring about some action on the Crumpacker bill, and let us watch closely to see the attitude taken by individuals and the whole party.—The Denver Statesman. WISDOM OF AMERICAN PEOPLE. WISDOM OF AMERICAN PEOPLE. The re-election of President McKinley makes him perhaps the most remarkable man that has ever filled the presidential chair. He will, on entering his second term, close up the executive business of the 19th century and open the business of the 20th, an event we think that has never occurred before in the history of the United States, except perhaps, in the case of the Father of his country, Gen. Washington. The American people have acted wisely in showing their appreciation of so good and great a statesman as McKinley by continuing him in office for another term. May he prove worthy of the trust and confidence of all the people. Judging by the past oversight of the nation, we bespeak for him a bright future.—Charleston Messenger. Look out for the article on "Washington society" to appear in the Plaidealer. We present this week to our many readers a symposium of the views of a number of the leading Negro papers of the country, touching the recent republican victory. There seems to be general satisfaction over the result; there is a genuine feeling among the masses of our people that they are more secure in their right and the probability of protection in and out of courts is assured them through the administration of McKinley. Our people must understand, however, that the mere election of Mr. McKinley and the elevation of the Republican party into power in all the various branches of our national government, will not bring to them the the FULLEST enjoyments of ALL the rights of citizenship. The success of the Republican party only serves to empathize those broad principles of right and humanity for which the party stands; the enunciation of principles as sublime as the Declaration of Independence do not change the nature of men, nor soften his prejudices. All this prejudice against the race is not due to our color; much of it grows out of the pushing forward of ignorant, boasting, mouthy Negroes, as representatives of a people whose educational achievements during the past 30 years is the wonder of the world. The Negro has reached the point in his history when the solution of his problem is in his own hands. No amount of legal enactments will serve to make him the more of a man unless supplemented with energy, perseverance and honesty. The Negro must take hold of himself. He must lend his aid to the Negroes about him; he must seek to inspire higher and nobler aims in life to the Negro. The four years more of prosperity assured by the ection of McKinley is a golden opportunity which our people should seize to utilize for the purpose of acquiring wealth, education and nobility of character. Galen Nichols Appoints. The new county attorney has announced his appointments. Otis Hungate will be the first assistant county attorney, and W. J. Jamison will discharge the duties performed by J. H. Guy under Mr. Jetmore. The appointment of Mr. Jamison did not seem to be satisfactory to many colored voters. On Tuesday a delegation of over 50 voters representing every ward in the city, called upon Mr. Nichols and asked that the place be given to A. M. Thomas. The committee was headed by James A. Page. There were no threats made, simply an earnest appeal to Mr. Nichols to appoint the man most satisfactory to the largest number of voters. Nichols declined to consider the request. Now that the campaign is over and the people are once more resuming their usual vocation, the Plaindealer takes up it's fight for more Negro business ventures. The business interests of the country are being trebled in these piping times of peace and war, and the Negro must get in on the ground floor. In all parts of the country small business houses are being opened by Negroes; these ventures are entitled to the patronage of the race. In its recent issue the Indianapolis Recorder makes the following remarks about Negro business men: "One of the gratifying signs of the time is the commercial aggressiveness of the Afro-American. On every side we hear favorable comment on the large number of Negro business enterprises, and if this is gratifying to the white race, why should it not be doubly so to us? Aside from the higher rating which is given the race, there are many minor features that are pleasant to behold if not so renumerative, such as the employing of our boys and girls, the pride and satisfaction of having the opportunity to spend your money within the race, the business knowledge that ie gained; and above all, the knowledge that the success of the colored man in business helps you to a certain extent." Negro business men cannot succeed without rendering immense good to the race. The race is rapidly taking its place in the business world. The Shreveport (La.,) News says: Close observation of existing conditions reveals the fact that in the ranks of the colored race itself, there is coming a breach that shall grow wider and wider as the years go by. One class of colored people have caught the spirit of progress and are advancing in intelligence and the acquisition of wealth and its consequent independence. while the other like the Aborigine, absolutely refusing to catch the inspiration of advancing civilization, are in the path of retrogression." The Negroes of Kansas must catch the inspiration of the times. He must seek to promote the interests of the community by aiding earnestly to expand its business. "AN AFRO-AMERICAN GIRL IN EUROPE" will begin in our next issue. The numbers of the Plaindealer containing these interesting letters should be in every home. Are you a subscriber? If not, send in your subscription money. "STRING TOWN ON THE PIKE" is the name of a new book by the noted John Uri Lloyd, dealing with the vanishing superstitions of the Negro. It is worth reading. The American Journal of Pharmacy says the story will interest not only those who know Professor Lloyd, but the members of our profession as well, as in one place he touches on a problem that cannot but come home to every physician and pharmacist. The novel treats of Kentucky life as seen by the author in a little and undiscovered corner of the state. It is questionable if a work has been produced recently which is equal to Lloyd's "Stringtown on the Pike" as a literary production, and particularly as a truthful reproduction of the life of one of the most interesting classes of primitive people in America today. Our faith in American literature is strengthened by the entrance into it of professional men like Weir Mitchell and John Uri Lloyd. This is an age of expansion. Continued from first page. ual level under perfectly unrestricted conditions. Some of them, we are glad to know, have reached eminence in literature and art. Undoubtedly, all of them have found a wider arena and a more encouraging entourage. But the spirit which crushed the "star car" nonsense thirty years ago survives today, and cannot be overcome save in the rarest instances." This is plain talking. This journal continues: "Here in Washington one can sympathize to some extent with the movement in the direction of separate cars. We have nearly 80,000 colored people in this city, and a considerable number are without visible means of support. The many idle Negroes crowd the parks, occupying all the benches; they fill the cars, and, all too frequently, behave like ruffians of the most offensive type." And so do the intelligent, industrious, honest colored people feel ashamed of this element. We feel keenly the opprobrium which their conduct attaches to the race whether justly or unjustly. We would do all in our power to remedy the annoyance, but the Post should not forget that there are white hoodlums as well as colored ones. There are white idlers as well as colored ones. They fill the cars, usually the freight cars and the parks and behave like ruffians of the most offensive type. Any crusade against this element not based on race or color will receive the most cordial support of the best classes of our people. If you will make the discrimination general, you will hear no complaint from this quarter. The Post pays a compliment when it remarks: "But for the great majority of decent, self-respecting and altogether respectable colored people here, we should feel disposed to advocate the 'star car' for Washington." We suppose you would. It is on account of this very but' that the "decent, self-respecting and altogether respectable colored people" there and elsewhere are protesting against the Jim Crow car laws of the southern states. It concludes as follows: "Things have not yet reached that point, however, and we still hope that the street car problem will lose much of its perplexity and irritation. But our colored friends will be wise to bear in mind the fact that they cannot afford to identify themselves as a whole with disorder and make common cause with every Negro ruffian and criminal because he happens to be a Negro." We agree with you and would give you a "Roland for your Oliver," by remarking that you can not afford to make common cause with every white ruffian and prostitute as against the Negro, simply because they happen to be identified with the white race. Such conservative editorials as the one we have just cited will do much good. It shows to both sides its weaknesses, and points out to each its mistakes. Let the good work go on and let us have no separate cars, based upon race or color, but in this country of free thought and free speech, let all stand upon a common level, measured by their capacity for good and condemned for their exercise of the evil. Then indeed will peace reign and the race agitators will seek other employment than that from which they have so long existed. The ex-slaves and the ex-slaveowners are friends. Let the "new issue" white and colored folks take notice. The various republican ward clubs in this city contributed much to the success of the party. The strict manner in which they enforced the rules of their clubs was truly commendable. Here's a display of ignorance from the demo-pop Colored Citizen: "The Republican party will be in full control of the Kansas state government as a result of Tuesday's election. Why not vote the words . "white and colored" out of the constitution and laws of this state while they have the power and not leave them there to be utilized as democratic scare crows at the next election?" This display of ignorance is hardly to be expected from Editor Thomas, whose recent race for the legislature was such a fiasco. They do not realize that a constitutional amendment was submitted to the people of Kansas erasing the word "white" from the constitution. We suggest that our popocratic friends find a new issue. In giving out state patronage, Gov. Stanley will make no mistake in considering the name of W. B. Townsend. For years Mr. Townsend has been in the front rank of political campaigners for the Republican party. He has always been loyal and consistent; his appointment will be 'satisfactory to the Negroes of Kansas, and will be a graceful acknowledgment of the services of an able man. The papers should not waste time roasting Galen Nichols now. If the people do not like his methods, they will have an opportunity in two years to turn him down. Governor Stanley will now go to work on his inaugural address and his message to the legislature that convenes in January. The Plaindealer greatly appreciates the work that Miss Cora Walthall of Hiawath, Ks., is doing. Kansas will send almost a solid republican delegation to Washington this year. Let, business expansion of the race be the watchword for the next four years. See that Negro enterprises expand with the age. Don't be afraid to do a thing you know to be right. Beauchamp's Is the most exquisite and elegant preparation for chapped hands or lips, and all abrasions of the skin. It possesses ten times the healing properties of glycene. PURE AS GOLD . . 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For verily I say ump thehets and righteous men have de- which ye see, and have not seen use things which ye hear, and have therefore the parable of the sow areth the word of the kingdom, not, then cometh the wicked one, a which was sown in his heart. seed by the way side. But seed into stony places, the same word, and anon with joy received in himself, but dureth for a while and persecution arises because of one is offended. He also that ree thorns is he that heareth the wor- world, and the deceitfullness of ri- nd he becometh unfruitful. But into the good ground is he that understandeth it; which also beareth with some a hundredfold, some six TABLE OF THE TARES. MATTER 24-30, 36-43. parable put he forth unto them, a heaven is likened unto a man w in his field; but while men slept, owed tares among the wheat, and when the blade was sprung up, a when appeared the tares also. So solder came and said unto him. So seed in thy field? from whence said unto them. An enemy hath said unto him, wilt thou then that of hearing, and their eyes they time they should see with them for ears, and should understand should be converted, and I should sure your eyes, for they see: and For verily I say unto you, That natureous men have desired to see and have not seen them; and ye hear, and have not heard a parable of the sower. When kind of the kingdom, and under- with the wicked one, and catcheth nin in his heart. This is he the way side. But he that re- lym places, the same is he that hon with joy received it; Yet hath dureth for a while, for when an ariseth because of the word. He also that receiveth seed that heareth the word; and the deceitfullness of riches, choke with unfruitful. But he that re- d ground is he that heareth the fit; which also beareth fruit, and and redfold, some sixty and ME TARES. MATT. XIII, 30, 36-43. We forth unto them, saying, The knen unto a man which sowed but while men slept, his enemy among the wheat, and went his he was sprung up, and brought to the tares also. So the servant and said unto him, Sir, didst not yield field? from whence then hath him. An enemy hath done this, n. wilt thou then that we go and and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their hearts, and should be converted, and I should heal them. But blesses are your eyes, for they see; and your ears, for they hear. For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one hearth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that hearth the word, and anon with joy received it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while, for when tribulation and persecution arises because of the word, by and by he is offended. He also that receiveth seed among the thorns is he that hearth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfullness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. But he that receiveth seed into the good ground is he that hearth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty and some thirty. Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field; but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and brought to th fruit, then appeared the tares also. So the servant of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? he said unto them. An enemy hath done this. The servant said unto him, wilt thou then that we go and PARABIES OF OUR SAVIOUR hish his feet with tears, and did wipe other head, and kissed his feet, and the ointment. Now when the Pharaoh saw it, he spake within himself. He were a prophet, would have a banner of woman this is that toucher inner. And Jesus answering said we somewhat to say unto thee. Aon. There was a certain creditor: the one owed five hundred penny. And when they had nothing we them both. Tell me therefore th tears, and did wipe them with kissed his feet, and anointed Now when the Pharisee which spake within himself, saying, ophet, would have known who in this is that toucheth him; for Jesus answering said unto him, so say unto thee. And he saith, was a certain creditor which had five hundred pence, and the they had nothing to pay, he Tell me therefore, which of began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and annointed them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying. This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him; for she is a sinner. And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him the most? Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath annointed my feet with ointment. Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? And he said to the woman Thy faith have saved thee; go in peace. PARABLE OF THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT. MATT. XVIII, 23-35. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshiped him, saying, Lord. have patience Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. WITCHES AND HAIR .IWILLY 220 Eaa Fiftb Street, TOPKA, KANSAS WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE" AND AFTER TREATMENT. OZONIZED OX MARROW THE ORIGINAL-COPYRIGHTED. This wonderful hair makes likly hair straightening in the world that makes likly hair straightening in a short sleeve. It itmures the scalp, promotes the hair from falling to rise on request. It was the first prematurely coated straightening likly hair. Its warm of mutations, as the genuine never fails to keep the hair pinchable sweetful, is not performed. The great advantage of the wonderful pomade is that by its thing to its person and its other quality it is the problem of its premature coating but diffrences with every hair (this is gentle). Sold by directions with every hair (this is gentle). Sold by directions with every hair (this is gentle). Sold by Morgan (order for 2 batches, extra paid). Write your nae and address pictuallly OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabbsa's Ave., Chicago, Ill. MISS NELLIE HICKS Is at the Industrial Institute. Music lessons—Terms $1. per month. Parents should take advantage of the opportunity for their children. Ladies and Children without Escort En route to California should join one of the Santa Fe Route personally conducted excursions. The petty cares and annoyances of long-distance travel are taken off their minds by spec everson conductor No extra charge. Full information cheerfully furnished. T. L. KING, Ticket Agent, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. TOPKA. M. M. S. POULTRY FENCING. July 28, 1894 (Trade Mark) Fri. July 6, 1894. Saves 50 per cent. of the cost of the completed fence. Write for catalogue of our Poultry, Garden, Lawn, Farm and Hog Fences, Gates, etc. Union Fence Co., De Kalb, Ills. J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMPAIMER. 406 Kansas Avenue. 'Phone 52 Cheap Excursion rates to Colorado. Great Rock Island Route 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. E. W. THOMPSON. A G. P. & T. A., Topeka, Ks. PRIDE OF TOKEKATEN No. 86, meets 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 906 North Kansaravenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M., Mrs. Ana Reynold J. R. MACDOONIA TABKENAGLE No. 93, U. K. T. Hall 699 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd thursday of each month. Mrs. Idam M. Jordan, G. P.; Mrs. Sarah Walker, C. R. MACEDONIAN LODGE No. 9, GOOD SAMARITANS AND DAUGHTERS OF SAMARIA, meets second and fourth Friday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, at 123 East Seventh street. Visiting Samaritas are always welcome. W. E. Jackson, Chief. ALLIE LAWSON, Recording Dept. PEARLY TOKEKATEN No. 77, meets 1st and third Wednesday afternoons at 3 o'clock at 112 East South street. Mrs. S. A. OWENS, C. R; Mrs. W. G. KERCHMAN, H.P. Little Ruth Ridley is visiting her grandparents in Bonner Springs. Mrs. J. M. Wright will sing at the Inter-State Literary association. N. J. Washington has returned from Speed, Kas., where he visited his family. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sheldon and mother, Mrs. McCain, have returned to their home in Chicago. W. B. Townsend of Leavenworth, one of the most popular spellbinders of the state, was in town Tuesday. When in Yale, Kas. call on Dupee and Galloway, who carry on one of the finest eating houses in that part of the country. W. T. Vernon, chancellor of Western university, was one of the speakers at the republican ratification on Monday night. James A. Page went to Atchison Saturday to attend the meeting of the executive committee of the Inter State Literary association. The colored people of Yale are a thrifty set. The Plaindealer traveling agent, Miss Willa Smith, will visit in that part of the state soon. Mrs. Drucilla Woodall and Miss Anna Porter have returned from a ten weeks visit in Elkton, Ky. They saw a colored man lynched for protecting his wife. Mrs. F. Ware entertained last Saturday at six o'clock tea in honor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buford of Kingfisher, O. T., and Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Sheldon and Mrs. McCain of Chicago. The executive committee of the Inter-State Literary association met last Saturday in Atchison. St. Joseph is making great preparations for the a-sociation which promises to be a great success. "An Afro-American Girl in Europe" will begin in our next issue. The numbers of the Plaindealer containing these interesting letters should be in every home. Are you a subscriber? If not, send in your subscription money. Twenty persons were saved in the house in which W. D. Donnell lived in Galveston. Mr. Donnell, wife and child were in the yard when a huge wave came and washed the wife and child out in the gulf, while he was drowned in the yard. Eudora McClelland was given a pleasant surprise last Thursday evening by twenty of her little friends. A jolly good time was had playing games for an hour or two, when refreshments were served, after which the guests departed for their several homes. The party was given by Raymos Dyer, Mattie Sueed and Lottie Thomas. The marriage of Miss Flora Hamilton and Mr. Charles T. Brooks of Hennessey, Okla., was solenized Monday evening, October 22. The bride wore a gown of white satin with a yoke and fichu of cream silk lace. She carried bridal roses. Miss Ethel Spalding, attired in white organdie over pink with a pink silk fichu, was bridesmaid. She carried pink roses. Mr. Tom Currin was best man. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Brooks are at home to friends and relatives after November 15, in Hennessey, Okla. The marriage of Miss Sarah Hamilton and Mr. John Greer of Hennessey, Okla. was solemnized Monday evening, October 22. The bride wore a gown of pink satin with a deep lace yoke and fichu of white chiffon. She carried bridal roses. Miss Lily Hamilton, attired in white organdie over blue with fichu of blue silk, was bridesmaid. She carried bridal roses. Mr. Henry Boon was best man. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Greer are at home to friends and relatives after November 22, in Hennessey, Okla. Sunday, the 18th inst., at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. is the day set apart by the members of the Second Christian church for their rally. We extend a cordial invitation to the people of Topeka to assist in our effort to raise money with which to finish paying for our lots. Our subject for 7:30 p.m. is "Stepping stones to Salvation," which will be for the benefit of those who do not understand our plea. Come and hear for yourself. Services will be held in Guy's hall between Polk and Taylor on Fourth street. B. C. Duke, Pastor. Industrial Institute Notes Every week our enrollment increases. Two more young men entered the carpentry department this week. The printery has bought several fonts of job type, and is now prepared to do all kinds of job work. Our musical department, under the direction of Miss Nellie Hicks, is continuing to advance. The course is indeed thorough. Parents should not neglect the musical education of their children. Prof. W. L. Jackson's departure will in no way inconvenience the pupils in his department. Hereafter this department will be under the supervision of our genial and popular Prof G. W. Jackson. He will be pleased to meet his students at the institute Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. As soon as possible the brass band will be re-organized. Extensive preparations are being made for literary and musical concert that is to be given at the institute Monday night, December 3. Be sure to attend. The Mothers' League will meet at the institute Monday afternoon. The following subjects will be discussed: 1. "Can we expect our children to be a blessing to the world unless we are so ourselves? How may we become so?" 2. "Is it ever too late to make a fresh start toward an ideal? Do we each need to this daily?" A cordial invitation is extended to all mothers. This week has been observed as a week of prayer for young women. We trust that much good will be the result of it. Parents in other cities should begin new to arrange to place their children in school after the holidays. The entire expense—board, furnished room and tuition is only $7.50 per month. Worthy young men and women will be given an opportunity to work out a part of their expenses. For further information address WM. R. CARTER, Principal. NORTII TOPEKA. Julia Bradford has returned to Lawrence. Nora Norman has returned to Kansas City, Mo. John Henery and John Birdwhistle of Lawrence were in the city last week. The funeral services of Rev. P. W. Barker were held at 11 o'clock Thursday morning of last week. Revs. W. L. Grant, P. D. Skinner, D. Skinner, D. Jones, J. W. Carr and J. F. Thomas officiated. There were a number of friends in attendance. The following associations and boards sent resolutions to be read: Indianapolis, Ind., Chicago, Ills., Missouri Central and N. W. Baptist, Kansas. Resolutions from the Union Benevolent lodge were read also. Forty ministers were in attendance at the funeral. The following persons were in the city last week to attend the funeral of Rev. Barker: Mesdames E. C. Holloway and C. E. Shackelford of Horton; Amanda Long of Manhattan; Mrs. White and daughter, Ada of Atchison; Revs. H. F. Frazier, Hardy Turner and J. E. Lewis of Wichita. Do you realize that Cotton is bringing the highest price that it has done for over ten years. Do you realize that in the Northwest industries are springing up, factories are running wages are increasing and peace, happiness, and prosperity is with us, and money is going to be plentiful and abundant—North, South, East and West. In every pocket you will hear the chink of coin, and every pocket-book will be fat with greenbacks. Our agents are already coining money—some of them making as high as $80.00 weekly. Our laboratory is running today to fill orders. Our goods are giving such decided satisfaction, every one is pleased. My friend, don't waste time for time is money; but sit right down and write to us, and we will tell you how to make money every minute in the day, if you will only be our agent. It does not matter whether or not you are at work. You can work in spare time. Our agents are all prospering and rising in the world. Write for full particulars to— Boston Chemical Co., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Arthur Bennett spent Sunday in Atchison. Our correspondents should send in their communications not later then Tuesday evening to insure their insertion the same week. KANSAS CITY, KAS. DOUGLASS HOSPITAL NOTES. The Darktown Belle minstrel netted the hospital $108.65. Many thanks to the ladies. Mrs. A. G. Scott of Leavenworth sold tickets for the minstrel, also came to Kansas City to see the play, and after returning to her home sent a box of jellies and preserves. J. G. Gilmore of Leavenworth sent his Thanksgiving offering in the form of sweet potatoes. Through the solicitation of D. J. Jones, J. P. Clark, real estate agent, donated the hospital $5. Thanksgiving is coming. Will you please send us an offering? Don't say no; do something. L. V. ASHTON, Matron. WICHITA. Mrs. H. Foster of Springfield, Mo., is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Valley. Annie Ribben of Memphis, Tenn., is in the city visiting relatives. M. J. Beasley left Thursday for a trip to Oklahoma. W. A. Clark, J. T. Chinneth and W. T. Southern made a trip to Wellington last Tuesday. Mrs. S. Elliott left Friday of last week for an extended visit to Galesburg, Ill. Mrs. Charles Miller of Newton is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. E. Landrum. Rev. B. F. Watson passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Oklahoma. Mrs. A. Morrow left Monday for a visit to Kansas City. Josie Jones has returned from a visit to St. Joe. J. H. Hall and wife returned Saturday from a trip to Ft. Scott. The entertainment given at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening was a highly successful affair. LEAVENWORTH. The ladies of the Crystal tabernacle No. 25, of Leavenworth gave an installation Wednesday evening. The grand preceptress, Daughter Emma Gaines of Topeka, installed the officers. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, who reside on corner of Michigan ave and 5th st., threw open the doors of their cozy residence last Monday evening to a few of their intimate friends to witness the marriage of their sister. Mrs. Helen True to B. H. Smith of Kansas City, Mo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Middleton at 8 o'clock p. m. A dainty repast was served by the host and hostess. The groom is in business in K. C. and owns a nicely furnished residence there, which awaited the arrival of his bride. The bride and groom took their departure Tuesday morning. ABILENE. Little Paul Roosevelt, son of Frank and Mary Smith, died Monday, November 5, at 5:15 p.m., aged 3 months and 15 days. Left mother, father and one sister to mourn his loss. The Oak Leaf club met with Mrs J. H. Odell. After an hour of work the election of officers was taken up. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. M. Chiles, president; Mrs. Ray, vice president; Mrs. Manning, Secretary; Mrs. Odell, treasurer, Mrs. Jordan, reporter. The club will meet next week with Mrs. D. H. Ray, 210 Klien. All main strands are two wires twisted together. Mr. Editor: I have just returned from Harrodsburg, Kentucky, and while there was requested to make some inquiries upon my return home, as to the whereabouts of Scott Cunningham and Ike McAfee. They have a mother and a sister in Harrodsburg, who are anxious to hear from them. I was also requested to inquire for John Tompston, Shep Tompston, Charley Houston, Thaddeus Houston, America Houston, Lucy Hall, Samuel Tompston, all from Harrodsburg. When last heard of they were living in Atchison, Kansas. These inquiries were made by Sarah Bours and Martha Bivens, sister to John Tompston, Samuel Tompston. Scott Cunningham and Ike McFee are sons of Sarah Bours. Yours truly, Dennis D. Hope. First Nat. Bank, Topeka, Kas.. 7 Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are franks pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875 when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all hair Tonies. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Ich, Erzema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozone straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozone is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozoon is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozoon and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Missouri Pacific Route THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE H. C. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T. A., ST. LOUIS, MO. NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. UNION LOCK POULTRY FENCE For Poultry, Rabbits, Orchards, Gardens, etc. All main strands are two wires twisted together. UNION TRADE MARK Patented July 12, 1879 and April 25, 1899. Stronger and closer spacing than any other make. Our Union Lock Hog, Field and Cattle Fence, Union Lawn Fence Gates, etc., guaranteed first class. Your dealer should handle this line—if not, write us for UNION FENCE CO., DE KALB, ILL., U. S. A. Fresh and sugar cured Meats. SCHMIDT BRO'S : : : 306 E. SECOND ST. BEFORE. AFTER be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Women Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $100, but we let you have it for $1.0, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen.--After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 333 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. 1972 LONDON BIRTH CENTER 310 East Bread Street, RICHMOND, W. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at on the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refin- worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Packe- (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50 Total, $4.00. Name... House, No. Street City State. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who do coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. A. C. L. COAL COMPANY Us. Headquarters for the Cheapest Prices, the Best Goods, the C Sales, the Smallest Profits and the Promptest Deliveries. Get their Prices on Coal, Wood, Feed, Flour, Building-Stone and W WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Office 402 Minnesota Ave. Telephone 152 West. Yard and Storage 917 and 919 North Thir- E. F. HENDERSON, Manager, Kansas City, Ka the following goods: 4 Boxes of C worth 50c. I (1 pint) Ant Total, £4.00. Name..... Street ..... County ..... If you want 4 lbs. no coupon, let her when you send your A. C. Is:Headquarters Sales, the Coal, Wor WHOLESAY Telephone 152 W E. F. 4 Boves of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. A. C. L. COAL COMPANY Js:Headquarters for the Cheapest Prices, the Best Goods, the Quickest Sales, the Smallest Profits and the Promptest Deliveries. Get their Prices on Coal, Wood, Feed, Flour, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Office 402 Minnesota Avenue. Telephone 152 West. Yard and Storage 917 and 919 North Third Street. E. F. HENDERSON, Manager, Kansas City, Kansas. Try a Bottle of - - - - Ko Co So Pri Satisfact The Kohl's Cough Mixture FOR Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. Satisfaction Guaranteed 'Phone 313 I. W. B. GRANT & COL. JAS. BECK The Capital Coal Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Kohl's Cough Mixture FOR Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. Office, 7th and Santa fe R. R. Crossing Scho School Books School Books Ke + Boston Chemical Co., 'Phone 313 Miners and Dealers in Osge City Shaft, Leavenworth, Pittsburg and Hard Coal Tablets, Pens, Inks and School Supplies at 1900.... THE PLAINDEALER for this year has begun series of features. THE PLAIN 1900.... THE PLAINDEALER for this year has begun a series of features. Wants.... You to be good, You to live a good Christian, You to quit wagging a gossip's tongue, You to stand by your friends, You to "turn down" your enemies, You to be industrious, You to work hard, You to save your money, and, finally, You to pay us a yearly subscription, not with your mouth, but with your pocketbook. Will please not send the names of any more "subscribers" to this paper unless they send a money order with each name. We don't want mouth subscribers that talk a paper to death. 1900.... Give a cash yearly sub- scription--Get the benefit of them. not book. more they We talk a 1900.... Give a cash yearly sub- scription--Get the benefit of them. Sermonettes shortly to be published. This series of articles will be prepared by some of our ablest young men and women and will deal with our race foibles. Every family should have the Plaindealer SOME SHORT STORIES Will be published this winter. thousands of Negroes who bore burden of slavery an passing rapidly away another decade will find them ATREST. These people have had thrilling experiences. Some have tried to escape from slavery. Some have sacrificed freedom to protect their masters and mistresses. The Plaindealer will publish some of these stories. ARE YOU A READER of Kansas' greatest Negro journal of opinion? We want 5,000 more subscribers by the opening of the century. We are going to give an elegant copy of Charles W. Chestnutt's beautiful story, "The Wife of my Youfh," one of the most thrilling race stories ever written by a Negro. This book goes to the person sending us the largest list of cash subscribers by the rst of January. You cannot afford to be without the paper. In our November issues will appear "An Afro-American Girl's European Experiences," a series of articles prepared by a bright young lady who has traveled all over Europe and visited many of its capitals. We have also secured for our coming issues an article on "Washington Society," by a Kansas boy who has seen much of it. Our interesting papers on the ISDUSRIAL AWAKENING, will include a contribution from F. D Coburn, secretary of the Board of Agriculture of Kansas, on "The Negro Farmer in Kansas." These are but few of the many excellent features which this paper will present to its readers next year. Be sure and send your subscriptions at once. Plaindealer Co., 114 E. 7th St., - Topeka, Ks. Facts That Every Patriot and Voter Ought to Know. Ready January 1st. THE 1900 WORLD ALMANAC AND ENCYCLOPEDIA. A Political Register Containing Full Information Upon All Statistical Facts and Figures. Every Politician Will Want a Copy. The New Congress. Over 600 Pages. A Complete Guide to the Fourthcoming Elections of 1900. SPECIAL The South African War: War in the Philippines; The International Peace Congress; Our Naval and Military Establishments; The Samoan Settlement; The Great Trusts and Their Capitalization and many other subjects of equally vital interest. A complete History of each of the Ships in the American Navy. By Edgar Stanton Maclay, Historian U. S. Navy. AMERICAN ANNUAL. Postpaid to any address. THE WORLD. - Union Pacific. ON EFFECT ON AND AFTER JANUARY 22, 1899. WEST BOUND. DENVER PACIFIC COAST LIMITED. No. 2. Leave Kansas City.....10.40 p m Arrive Topeka.....12.30 p m Leave Topeka.....12.30 p m LIMITED, No. 1. 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JAMISON, M.D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Special attention to diseases of Women and private diseases. Office 507 41A. Ret. 225 Madison. THE KANSAS SAVING INVETMENT COMPANY, COLORED. CHANUTE, KANSAS. Authorized Capital, 700,000. Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and and financial agent, J. S. HALE. Washington, Warren Co., N. J., U. S. A. GLAZING. B C Duke, Collars.....2c Cuffs.....4c Shirts.....8c Ladies' and Gent's Woolen Gar- ments laundred without shrinkage. CAPITAL HAND LAUNDRY, The---- Kaw Valley brand of MINCE MEAT MANUFACTURED BY Chas. Wolff Packing Co. HOWARD UNIVERSITY. WASHINGTON, D. C. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. INCLUDING Medical, Dental and Pharmacentic Colleges Thirty-second Session (1900-1901) will begin October 1, 1900, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmacentic College, $79. All students must register before Oct. 12, 1900. For catalogue or further information, address F. J. SHADD, M. D., Secretary. 901 R. Street, N. W., City of Washington. OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. F PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. Tele hone, 696. 2261 Kansas Ave George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness. ...Repairing Promptly Executed.... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka. Kan Sem Plano and Organ Co. ```markdown ``` P Practical glazier. Glass cutting and fitting a specialty, Estimate given on colored, Plain and bent glass. Leave orders with the A. B. Whiting, Paint and Glass Co., Topeka Educational and Industrial Institute. Non-sectarian. co-educational, practical education of the Negro youth. Courses: English, normal, industrial, music and business. Tuition $1.00 per month: each department, $1.50 per month literary and industrial courses combined; board, room, light, fuel and tuition, $7.50 per month. For further information, address WASHED As White as Snow 111 East Third Street. Telephone 790 and the wagon will call for your bundle. Is made of the very best and strictly pure and - - - healthful ingredients. Your Grocer keeps it; - buy some; it will make the best MINCE PIES you ever tasted. - - - The Chicago Cafe. HENRY COMPTON, Prop. 706 E. 12 St. Kansas City, M FOR RENT—Unfurnished rooms at 112,114 East Seventh street.Call at THE PLAINDEALER office. WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDAKO, KANSAS. DEPARTENTS, ADVANTAGES. Instructors from Leading Colleges, Good Water, Excellent Drainage, Healthful Climate. School term of nine months, begins Sept. 10, 1900. EXPENSES: —Per month, Board 5 50, Tuition and Room Rent 2 00 Industrial Training FREE of charge. For further particulars and Catalogue, Address, OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 A. M. 3 to 5 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, 117 West Fifth St. When in Emporia Stop at The Blue Front Restaurant. We have opened a first-class restaurant and lodging house and offer the following rates: Board per day $1, per week $3, normal students $2; two in a room, meals 15 cents and lodging 25 cents per night. Call on or address P. B. Moore or Mrs. P. B. Moore, 711 Commercial street, Emporia, Kansas. Practices in all courts. Special attention given criminal cases. W-I. JAMISON ATTORNEY-at-LAW Office, 117 W. Fifth St. A Profitable Way to See The West Is to join one of the personally conducted California excursions of the Santa Fé Route. Congenial companions are assured. Special conductors relieve you of all care and contribute materially to your enjoyment. No extra charge. Inquire of T. L. KING, Topeka Agent, The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry. Snow's Pine Expectorant Will be at all the Drug Stores and Dealers' all this winter. GET A LITTLE It will knock that cold in a minute. MANUFACTURED IN TOPEKA BY F. A. Snow & Co. OFFICE HOURS: 8 10 10 A. M. 3 10 5 P. M. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. 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