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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Made-to-Order Resolutions for The New Year Will be Found in the Columns of The Plaindealer----A Happy New Year to All. [CONTINUED.] CHAPTER I.—A SLAVE AMONG SLAVES. VOLUME II. From some things that I have said one may get the idea that some of the slaves did not want freedom. This is not true. I have never seen one who did not want to be free, or who would return to slavery. 1 pity from the bottom of my heart any nation or body of people that is so unfortunate as to get entangled in the net of slavery. I have long since ceased to cherish any spirit of bitterness against the southern white people on account of the enslavement of my race. No one section of our country was responsible for its introduction, and besides, it was recognized and protected for years by the general government. Having once got its tentacles fastened on to the economic and social life of the republic, it was no easy matter for the country to relieve itself of the institution. Then when we rid ourselves of prejudice, or racial feeling and look facts in the face we must acknowledge that, notwithstanding the cruelty and moral wrong of slavery, the ten million Negroes inhabiting this country who themselves or whose ancestors went through the school of American slavery are in a stronger and more hopeful condition materially, intellectually, morally and religiously than is true of an equal number of black people in any other portion of the globe. This is so to such an extent that Negroes in this country who themselves or whose forefathers went through the school of slavery are constantly returning to Africa as missionaries to enlighten those who remained in the fatherland. This I say, not to justify slavery—on the other hand, I condemn it as an institution, as we all know that in America it was established for selfish and financial reasons, and not from a missionary motive—but to call attention to a fact, and to show how Providence so often uses men and institutions to accomplish a purpose. When persons ask me in these days how, in the midst of what sometimes seem hopelessly discouraging conditions, I can have such faith in the future of my race in this country, I remind them of the wilderness through which and out of which a good Providence has already led us. Ever since I have been old enough to think for myself, I have entertained the idea that notwithstanding the cruel wrongs inflicted upon us the black man got nearly as much out of slavery as the white man did. The hurtful influences of the institution were not by any means confined to the Negro. This was fully illustrated by the life upon our own plantation. The whole machinery of slavery was so constructed as to cause labor, as a rule, to be looked upon as a badge of degradation, of inferiority. Hence, labor was something that both races on the slave plantation sought to escape. The slave system on our place in a large measure took the spirit of self-reliance and self-help out of the white people. My old master had many boys and girls, but not one, so far as I know, ever mastered a single trade or special line of productive industry. The girls were not taught to cook, sew, or to take care of the house. All of this was left to the slaves. The slaves, of course, had little personal interest in the life of the plantation, and their ignorance prevented them from learning how to do things in the most improved and thorough manner. As a result of the system, fences were out of repair, gates were hanging half off the hinges, doors creaked, window-panes were out, plastering had fallen but was not replaced, weeds grew in the yard. As a rule, there was food for whites and blacks, but inside the house and on the diningroom table, there was wanting that delicacy and refinement of touch and finish which can make a home the most convenient, comfortable and attractive place in the world. Withal there was a waste of food and other materials which was sad. When freedom came, the slaves were almost as well fitted to begin life anew as the master, except in the matter of book-learning and owner-ship of property. The slave-owner and his sons had mastered no special industry. They unconsciously had imbibed the feeling that manual labor was not the proper thing for them. On the other hand, the slaves in many cases had mastered some handicraft, and none were ashamed, and few unwilling, to labor. Finally the war closed, and the day of freedom came. It was a momentous and eventful day to all upon our plantation. We had been expecting it. Freedom was in the air, and had been for months. Deserting soldiers returning to their homes were to be seen every day. Others who had been discharged, or whose regiments been paroled, were constantly passing near our place. The "grape-vine telegraph" was kept busy night and day. The news and mutterings of great events were swiftly carried from one plantation to another. In the fear of "Yankee" invasions, the silverware and other valuables were taken from the "big house," buried in the woods and guarded by trusted slaves. Woe be to any one who would have attempted to disturb the buried treasure. The slaves would give the Yankee soldiers food, drink, clothing—anything but that which had been specifically intrusted to their care and honor. As the great day drew nearer, there was more singing in the slave quarters than usual. It was bolder, had more ring, and lasted later into the night. Most of the verses of the plantation songs had some reference to freedom. True, they had sung those same verses before now, but they had been careful to explain that the "freedom" in these songs referred to the next world, and had no connection with life in this world. Now they gradually threw off the mask, and were not afraid to let it be knewn that the "freedom" in their songs meant freedom of the body in this world. The night before the eventful day, word was sent to the slave quarters to the effect that something unusual was going to take place at the "big house" the next morning. There was little, if any, sleep that night. All was excitement and expectancy. Ear the next morning word was sent to all the slaves, old and young, to gather at the house. In company with my mother, brothe TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 28, 1900. and sister, and a large number of other slaves, I went to the master's house. All of our master's family were either seated or standing on the veranda of the house, where they could see what was to take place and hear what was said. There was a feeling of deep interest, or perhaps sadness, on their faces, but not bitterness. As I now recall the impression they made upon me, they did not at the moment seem to be sad because of the loss of property, but rather because of parting with those whom they had reared and who were in many ways very close to them. The most distinct thing that I now recall in connection with the scene was that some man who seemed to be a stranger, a United States officer, I presume, made a little speech and then read a rather long paper—the emancipation proclamation, I think. After the reading we were told that we were all free, and could go when and where we pleased. My mother, who was standing by my side, leaned over and kissed her children, while tears of joy ran down her cheeks. She explained to us what it all meant, that this was the day for which she had been so long praying but fearing that she would never live to see. For some minutes there was great rejoicing and thanksgiving and wild scenes of ecstasy. But there was no feeling of bitterness. In fact, there was pity among the slaves for our former owners. The wild rejoicing on the part of the emancipated colored people lasted but for a brief period, for I noticed that by the time they returned to their cabins there was a change in their feelings. The great responsibility of being free, of having charge of themselves, of having to think and plan for themselves and their children seemed to take possession of them. It was very much like suddenly turning a youth of ten or twelve years out into the world to provide for himself. In a few hours the great questions with which the Anglo-Saxon race had been grappling for centuries had been thrown upon these people to solve. These were the questions of a home, a living, the rearing of children, education, citizenship and the establishment and support of churches. Was it any wonder that within a few hours the wild rejoicing ceased and a feeling of deep gloom seemed to pervade the slave quarters? To some it seemed that now they were in actual possession of it, freedom was a more serious thing than they had expected to find it. Some of the slaves were seventy or eighty years old; their best days were gone. They had no strength with which to earn a living in a strange place among strange people, even if they had been sure where to find a new place of abode. To this class the problem seemed especially hard. Besides, deep down in their hearts there was a strange and peculiar attachment to "old Marster" and "old Missus," and to their children which they found it hard to think of breaking off. With these they had spent in some cases nearly a half century, and it was no light thing to think of parting. Gradually, one by one stealthily at first, the older slaves began to wander from the slave quarters back to the "big house" to have a whispered conversation with their former owners as to the future. Down in Virginia a Negro steals a dollar and he goes to the penitentiary for three years. But a white man steals a drygoods store a book store including thirty bibles, gets ninety days and is pardoned by the governor. Verily this is justice with a big "J"— REPRESENTATION The Statesman's Able Defense of the Cympacker Bill. Under the provisions of the constitution of the United States, representation in congress has always been based upon the respective populations of the several states, and the ratio of population and representation is determined by a law passed by congress once every ten years. The original requirement of the constitution were that such population upon which representation in congress was based, should be determined "by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons." The "three-fifths of all other persons" probably meant slaves, or persons who were not free, and therefore this provision put a preminum on slavery and gave an advantage to slave states in propotioning representatives. But the fourteeth amendment to the national constitution changed these provisions regarding the determination of the population of the several states, and the changed provisions have been in force since the adoption of that amendment, with the exception that a most peculiar and important proviso included in the amendment, has been allowed to go entirely unenforced, and practically, has been ignored or purposely overlooked. The amended constitution reads as follows: Representatives shall be apportioned among the several states according to their respective numbers counting the whole number of persons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed. But when the right to vote at any election for for the choice of electors for president and vice president of the United States, representatives in congress, the executive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the legislature thereof, is denied to any of the male members of such state, being of twenty-one years of age, and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for participation in rebellion or other crime, the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in the proproportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such state. Under the provisions of this last section, representation in congress is now based upon the entire population of the state, and the present law apportions one congressman to every 173,901 persons in each state. The latter part of the section above quoted, however, has never been enforced, although several of the states, by open and direct legislative enactments, have denied or abridged the right of large portions of their respective populations, composed of male citizens twenty-one years of age, and whose numbers the quota of congressional representation allowed these several states, largely depends. Georgia, Mississippi, Lousiana, North Carolina and South Carolina, have openly and intentionally disfranchised the greater part of their Negro populations, and Virginia and other Congress is republican and republican principles are opposed, to such abridgments of the rights of citizens of the United States. Congress can remain republican a long time by merely enforcing the constitution; while political supremacy should not be the chief motive involved in such a law, we must remember that it would do no more than meet the attemps of the disfranchisers in their own purposes, and would be far more just. Unless such a law is passed by congress, we can no longer condemn disfranchisements, for the failure will be a distinct and inexcuseable acquiescence in it. It does not matter where the remedy for disfranchisement may strike, it is just and it should be enforced. The constitution of the United States is a wise and broad organic law. Its weakness as well as its danger is alone in its misinterpretation, adavoidance or abuse. THE CRITERION. The best illustrated monthly magazine of the kind published. Its pages are filled by a brilliant array of writers and artists. Its authoritative and independent reviews of books, plays, music and art, its clever stories, strong special articles humor and verse, with fine illustrations make it a necessity in every intelligent home. The very low subscription price—$1.00—puts it within the reach of all. A trial subscription will prove it. Sample copies and particulars sent free. Write today. Criterion Publication Co., Subscription Department, 41 East 21st St., New York City. At 11 o'clock Thursday night a defective chimney in Mrs. Ada Barton's residence 612 Lane street, started a blaze, but no damage was done. Durham, N C.—R. J. Reynolds, the well known tobacco manufacturer has subscribed $5,000, one-half of the sum needed for the construction and operation of a hospital for Afro-Americans. The hospital will be located at Winston-Salem, this state. Our people of North Carolina have raised the other 5,000 among themselves. The hospital will be operated in connection with the Slater Industrial school. The executive boards of the Kansas Baptist convention held their first quarterly meeting in Kansas City, Mo., at the Vine st. Baptist church, Dec. 12, 13, 14, 1900. The first day was devoted to the Sunday school work of the state. Rev. H. W. Scott of Ottawa is the president of this department; for four years he has served this body and has accomplished a great work. At 10 a.m. the preliminary exercises were conducted by the president, followed with the appointment of committees on finance and business. The afternoon was spent mostly in speech making, subject— "The Sunday school in state mission work." Rev. J. A. W. Young, St. Louis, opened the discussion. Appropriate remarks were made by Revs. Ewing, Grant, Tapp, Wilson, Mrs. M. D. Jones and J. E. Lewis. As a result of the discussion a committee consisting of Messrs. Lewis, Botts, Mesdames Wilson, Lee and Dunlap was appointed to devise ways and means to do more effective Sunday school work. At 4 p. m. Rev. W. S. Blake, Olathe, was introduced and delivered an interesting sermon. At 7:30 p. m. a spirited song service was conducted by licentiate John W. Gordon, Kansas City, Ks. At 8 p. m. Rev. Young delivered an excellent sermon. The committee on ways and means reported, recommending Elder Fairfax, Parsons, as Sunday school missionary under the auspices of the National Pub. board located at Nashville, Tenn. The report was adopted and referred to the executive board proper. The finance committee submitted the following financial table: Chanute Sabbath school.....$1 Topeka Shiloh.....1 " Bst.....50 Ottawa 3rd ch.....I Junction City 2nd.....I Olathe 2nd.....I Kansas City, Ks. 1st ch.....I Wichita New Hope.....I Iola.....I Ellsworth.....I Mound City Metropolitan .....I Emporia St. James.....I Dunlap.....I Kansas City Pleasant Green 1 " " Mt Pleasant.....I Parsons New Hope.....I Wichita 2nd ch.....I Public collections.....I Total raised.....$22 92 Expended, president..$2 " secretary.....1 50 Turned over to board.....$19 42 REV. H. W. Scott, MRS. F. B. GRANT, Pres. Sec'y. The second day was devoted to the woman's home and foreign mission work. Mrs. Emma Gaines, Topoka, presided over this dep't. The work is spreading throughout the state and abroad. Mesdames A. Husbard, Topeka, president of the central district mission society, M. D. Jones president of the north western were present and delivered excellent addresses in behalf of the mission cause. Rev. Tapp Osqawatomie at 11 a. m. preached an arousing sermon. At 3 p. m. Eld. Fairfax delivered a logical and forcible sermon. In the evening Eld. W. D. Simms, Atchison, delivered a strong sermon. The collections through this department amounted to $28 o dealer.----A Happy N NUMBER 52. more. The full report would be given and names of various circles published were we able to get the report in time. The president regrets that the corresponding secretary of this department was called away before the full report could be had; $21.50 was turned over to the board. proper from the women's department and $1.04 from the central district society.—Mrs. Emma Gaines; pres.; Mrs. Nannie Dunlap, corr. sec'y. The third day was given entirely to the work of the executive board proper. At 9:30 p. m. President F. H. Ewing, K. C., Mo., called the house to order; Rev. R. Banks, Junction City, conducted devotional exercises. The president delivered a short address referring to the work of the state and the late Eld. Barker. The minutes of the last session were read and approved. Blder Fairfax was introduced and delivered an address on "Baptist church polity," which was an able one and voiced the sentiments of the entire board. Missionary VanLue submitted his quarterly report. At special committee consisting of Revs. Grant, McNeal, Fairfax, Robinson and Lewis was appointed to consider the claims of needy fields, as set forth in the missionary report. The financial table was referred to the committee on auditing, At 11 a.m. Rev. R. D. Dunbar, Atchison, delivered an excellent sermon on the subject, "The importance of the soul." Rev. G. W. Brown, Lawrence, acted as alternate. President Ewing appointed the following named persons as finance committee: Revs. J. W. Price, U. S. Blake, A. D. Jamison. J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, delivered a timely address showing the progress made by the Negro Baptists in Kansas within the past 8 years. In the afternoon Vice President Robinson, Oswego, presided. Rev. Graham, Carbondale, conducted devotionals. The finance committee took charge to receive money from churches, etc. Rev. Pollett, Emporia, was introduced with Elder Robinson alternate. Rev. Pollett preached from the text, "It is better to trust in God than to put confidence in man." The sermon was logical, eloquent and philosophic. In the evening at 7:30 Licentiate D. C. Edwards, K. C., Ks., conducted an arousing prayer service. At 8 p. m. Eld. VanLue delivered a powerful sermon from the subject, "Repentance and remission of sins." After the sermon the finance committee made the following report through the financial secretary: ublished at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plandealer Publishing Co., 114 E 9th st. NICK CHILES - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS - EDITOR DESCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail..... $1 Six months by mail..... $75 Three months by mail..... $50 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, DEC. 28, 1900. [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday.] KANSAS SEMI-CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION TOPEKA 1924 OUR SPECIAL FEATURES OUR WOKK. The Plaindealer with this issue closes the second year of its pilgrimage. It has sought to serve the interest of our people as we understood them. We have the the satisfaction of knowing from our very good patronage that our work has in the main met the approval of the people. Beginning in 1899 with employees practically without a knowledge of the details of job work. We have succeeded in numbering among our employees, young men and ladies capable of doing any kind of work from printing a calling card to binding a book. In this the management feels much pride. It is a matter of pride to us because, in this, we know we are taking long steps in solving the race problem. We are adding our mite to the great mass that goes to make the result when the Negro by his own effort has robbed race prejudice of its venom, and can stand before the world a man and a citizen. Basing our policy, on the acquisition of wealth and good character, we are gratified at this time to note that the great majority of Negro journals are following in our steps. Not that we have inaugurated a new idea, but that we have taken up and by persistent effort have made these two, the prizes, struggled for by a host of young Negroes. We have sought to decry the inclination of so many of our capable and educated young men wasting their time in the fruitless chase for political honors, and urged them to enter the commercial arena. The results have been gratifying. From all parts of the nation comes cheering news of Negroes' successful business ventures. Then hold up to us the hope that the twentieth century will be pregnant with brighter business prospects for the race. In the closing week of the year and century, one cannot dismiss lightly the great work of the women of our race. They are taking up "the white man's burden" along with the men and are doing nobly their part to make the race fulfil the ancient prophecy. Let the watchword of the future be greater business success. Negro business houses means reputable employment for our boys and girls. In the boys and girls is the hope of the future. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, the only son of the late Senator B. K. Bruce, is a young man of whom we have always expected much but who bids fair to transcend the expectations of all those who expect most of him. He is now a student at Harvard uni- versity and has distinguished himself particularly during the past two years in oratory. In the college debate between Harvard and Yale last year he did much to win the decision for Harved. In the debate between those two colleges last week Harvard again got the decision, and the newspapers speaks in the most eulogistic terms of the part taken by Mr. Bruce. The New York Sun's report says his effort was one of the most brilliant in the history of intercclegiate debate. The writer heard Mr. Bruce speak in Chicago last September and he was charmed by his finished oratory, his polished manners, his fullness of information and logical presentation of his facts. No one who heard him speak in Chicago doubted for a moment but that a new and very strong force in the hope and effort of the race stood before the audience. Mr. Bruce possesses the rare quality of modesty, —the stamp and supreme charm of true genius, I always admired this quality more than any other in the character of Frederick Douglass, as well also in that of Senator Bruce; it is also this quality in the character of Booker T. Washington which is most admired and oftenest referred to. There is nothing whatever of pedantry in the language of manners of young Bruce. He is faultlessly natural and self-possessed from every point of view. Mr. Bruce's signal showing in the latest Harvard-Yale debate has placed him squarely in the national eye as one of whom naturally a very great deal is to be expected when he shall have finished his college course and takes his place in the active affairs of life. T. THOMAS FORTUNE. THE INTER STATE LITERARY The Inter-State Literary Association held its annual meeting in St. Joseph, Mo., this week. For the past ten years this very excellent literary organization has been meeting annually and in the states of Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, has gained an enviable reputation for the excellence of the programs rendered. Kansas Negroes can feel a pardonable pride in this the first real live organization of literary men and women, that rises above a mere debating society, and that contains within itself the germs of greater good, not only for the members, but for the race. Appreciating as one is bound to, the very interesting programs, the organization falls far short of the expectations of its originators. Organized primarily for the purpose of promoting an interest in the literature of the race, the association has passed lightly over the work of the few Negroes whose literary efforts have given them more than a passing consideration at the hand of a not too generous public. A secondary motive, and to our mind by far the more important, was to devise ways and means of aiding in bringing the masses of our people to a higher intellectual level. The Inter-State Literary association is composed of the cream of our intellectual life, made up, as it is, from among our school teachers, professional men, and the like. The possibility for good of this class is limited only by the individual. That their annual meetings are beneficial will not be denied. But, it is beneficial in a selfish, negative manner. The work of the association is lacking in aggressiveness, in a positive and permanent benefit to individuals who do not come in contact with these annual meetings or whose interest in the association is only casual. Many of the members attend in a prefunctionary way. When the annual meeting is over they cease to be a part of a great and powerful literary organization, whose prime object is the betterment of humanity. They go to their homes, and in many instance the little clubs that gave them the privilege of a vote in the association cease to exist, and more thought is bestowed upon the closing reception than the most profound paper. Therefore we say the good of the organization is lost to those calculated to be benefited by reason of the negative, rather than the positive energy, of the members. To illustrate our position, no greater force for good was set in motion during this nineteeth century, than Bishop Vincent's Chautauqua Literary and Scientific circle. It not only convenes annually as Chautauqua but its members made it a positive force in every town and hamlet in the world where Methodism had planted its banner. Today through its influence, millions of people, who failed in early life, to obtain proper education, are ascending "The plane of man's incline." This is lifting up the people morally as well as intellectually. Now the question arises in what way does this concern the Inter State Literary Association? The members of this association come more directly in contact with our people and influence their destiny more than any other class of people; by perfecting their organization, and rendering it a positive factor in every community, they go beyond the individual into their home life of our people. The work of the future must be from within. It must be done by improving the individual, by creating in him higher ideals of manhood. Be Sure to Read THE PLAINDEALER'S 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 AT REST. 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 Youth," 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 1st of January. PLAINDEALER'S NEW FEATURES You cannot afford to be without the paper. In our January issues will appear "An Afro-American Gi's European Experiences," a series of articles prepared by a bright young lady who has travelled all over Europe and visited manyo 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. 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First-class rooming House For NICE, CLEAN Rooms, Rooms by the day or Week. 505 BLUFF ST. KANSAS CITY, MO Don't forget to ask your friend to subscribe for the PLAINDEALER. OFFICE HOURS 7 TO 9 A. M. 12 TO 2 P. M. I. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Office, 1331 VanBuren Special Attention to Ladies Snow's Pine 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 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 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. 226¢ Kansas Ave WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS. DEPARTMENTS. Theological, Normal, Preparatory, State Industrial and Musical. 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Sleeping car reservations may be made now for any of the excursions Write for full information and the beautiful book "COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT"—sent free. JNO. SERASTIAN, G. P. & T. A., Chicago, Ill. E. W. THOMPSON, A G. P. & T. A., Topeka, Kas. Beauchamp's Cream of Roses Is the most exquisite and elegant prepara- tion for chapped hands or lips, and all abrasions of the skin. It possesses ten times the healing properties of glycerine. Gentlemen will find it an agreeable preparation to prevent "razer pumps" and the very annoying, disgraceful rough skin which so frequently follows shavings. Imitators and imitations are generally poor. Remember, 'us the best that is imitated. Take no other. 25c a bottle. Sold by - ALL DRUGCISTS. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINNY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER TRAIGHTLINE is a safe, certain, and reliable preparation. It is all fairly free preparation. It is not only free but jure the most definite head. It is not only straightens the hair, but removes Dandruff, falls out, and produces a rich, leng and luxurious head of hair, tures all kinds of hair, fumes, and is in every way an elegant article for the toilet. It has been tested by thousands, the best preparation made. Price, 25 cents at drug stores, or sent by mail to any address in the United States. SON MANUFACTURING CO. Richmond, VA. Argente wanted. Write for terms. READS THAT Every Patriot and Veteran Cught to Know Ready January 1st THE 1900 WORLD ALMANAC AND ENCYCLOPEDIA. A Political Register Containing Full Information Upon All Statistical Facts and Figures. Lady Lady Lady The New Congress. Over 600 Pages Complete Guide to the Fortcoming Elections of 1900. SPECIAL The South African HISTORY War: War in the Phi- lipines; The Interna- tional Peace Congress; Cur Naval and Military Establishments; The Samoan Settlement; The Great Trusts and Their Capitalization and many other subjects of equity vital --- A History of each of the States in the Americ Nvy in Eure Starter Flac day, Land of U. S. Navy. THE STANDARD AMERICAN ANNUAL Free Postcard to any address. THE WORLD. Church Directory. ST. SIMON EPISCOPAL MISSION. Corner Seventh and Western avenue, services 4.20 p. m. Sunday wled. 2 p. m. 11.11 w. Wednesday, 7.30 p. m. Monday 11.30 w. writer. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. West Fourth street, 711. Fable school, 10 a.m. m. Sunday wled. 10 a.m. nursery. Mary Jamaison, superintendent, B.C. Duke, pastor. LOW COST HOUSES HOW TO BUILD THEM A large Alfa, grunge cute and modern house, coating from floor to ceiling every detail and many original ideas. House adapts to the latest love and city changes. COST HOUSES DOWN TO BUILDING A large Alba, great cute and half description of 18th-century European architecture. Built up to $6,000. Price to be set by original House designer. The latest house and with chips was a polished brick. Seems to be in good condition. Topeka Plaindealer. PRIDE OF TOPFRATENT No 26, meets 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 906 North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Miss Anea Reynold, C. R. MACKDONIA TABFKNAGLE No. 31, U. K. T. Hall 609 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, C. P. Mrs Sarah Walker, C. R. MACEDONIAN LODGE No. 9. GOOD SAMARIA TANS and DAUGHTERS of SAMARIA, meets second and fourth Friday evenings of each month at 4 o'clock, at 123 East Seventh street. Visting Samaria ass are always welcome. W. E. Ackson, Chief. ALLIE LAWSON, Recording Sec. PEARLY RUSE Tabernacle No. 77, meets 1st and third Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at 123 East Sirt street. Mrs. S. A. OWENS, C. R; Mrs. W. G. KERHALV, P. H. LOCAL AND PERSONAL "We tell it as 'its told to us." Mrs. A. B. Williamson of 1155 Buchanan street is quite ill. A. D. Hines of Salina is visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. I. Jamison. Mrs. Katie Cummings spent Christmas with friends in Kansas City. Daniel Weeks, Emporia is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. L. Scales of Kansas City is in the city the guest of Mrs. E. W. Matley. Miss Grace Barton is visiting with friends in Valley Falls. Scott Belcher of Henessey Oklahoma is visiting in Topeka. Miss Neppie Rucker of Atchison is Visiting Miss Mary Jordan. Miss Hattie Freeman entertained a few friends on Christmas with a card party. Miss Laura Anderson of Leavnworth is attending the State Teachers Association. "The Hottest Coon in Dixie" company of Chicago is at the Chiles Hotel and will spend the week rehearsing a new play. Sylvester Banks the King of Kansas City Dudedom is in town and all the girls are proud. Misses Alice and Ophelia James, Misses Florence and Susie Cooper left on Monday for Emporia to spend the holiday. Misses Fry and Roberts of Kansas City are the guests of Misses Mary Jordan and Ella Williams. Miss Nola Buford and Henry Wade the Sanitary Policeman were married in Kansas City on Christmas day. This is the kind of a Christmas present for a man to get. Cole and Johnson with " The Trip to Coontown" one of the roaring Negro farces, played to a full house here last Monday. Frank Moss is visiting relatives and friends in the city. John Barker is up from Kansas City spending the Xmas with his family. James Walker of Kansas City is visiting in the city. Miss Lizzie Booker spent the holidays in Kansas City. She was accompanied by her father. Mrs. Eleanor Pollard received news last week of the death of her brother, William Buford, in Nashville, Teun. Misses Porters, Kansas City and Hattie Anderson of Leavenworth are in attendance to the teachers' association. Master Charles, son of George Charles, had his eye seriously injured playing shinney. Master Arthur, son of Rev. Arthur, was run over Wednesday by a Santa Fe train and instantly killed. Misses Mary and Fanny DePriest of Salina are the guests of their sister Mrs. J. A. Page. Mrs. William Wilson received many handsome and valuable Christmas presents, among the lot was a set of diamond ear-rings. Mr. Daniel Weeks brought little Thelma Chiles a little pug, the gift of Mrs. Dollie Tipton of Emporia. Mrs. Julia McVey, who was a patient at the Stormont hospital at the time of the fire there, is now at the Santa Fe hospital, and is doing nicely. Mrs. R. Keith and daughter Ethel are spending the holidays with their daughter and sister Mrs. M. G. Holloway. Miss Anna Stafford of Emporia is the guest of Mrs. Robt. Buckner. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Overr will spend their honeymoon in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. McKnight. Miss Gertrude Neale Hawkins, the prima donna of "The Hottest Coon in Dixie" company, is a guest at the Chales hotel. Grant Jones accompanied by Master Harry Barton is spending the holidays in Oskaloosa with relatives and friends. Misses Willa Smith and Cora Bennett will visit in Kansas City this week with friends. Rev. J. L. Leonard of St. Joseph, pastor of Allen chapel, was burned to death Wednesday; caused by explosion of gasoline stove. Miss Mary Jordan entertained friends Tuesday at Christmas dinner in honor of Miss Rucker of Atchison, Messrs S. Banks, Wm. Frey and J. Roberta of Kansas City. The house was beautifully decorated with holly and mistletoe. The ladies of the Western Star club will receive with Miss Georgia Porter, 613 Lake street. Those receiving will be Misses Nellie Mason, Alberta Hall, Maggie Cantrell, Ella Biggers and Georgia Porter. Hours from 3 to 6. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright, Misses Pearl McNeil, Felicia Davis, Rev. Moppins and Messrs. James Guy, James Page and Fred Roundtree are attending the Inter-state at St. Joe. Miss Lutie Lytle will be united in marriage to Mr. A. C. Cowan of New York City at Pittsburg, Pa., on January 2, at 7 a. m. at the Catholic church. Mr. Cowan is a practicing attorney at 208 Broadway, New York City, where he has had an office for the past ten years. He is a graduate of the Boston law school. . Mrs. Clifton Mukes entertained fourteen couples, December 20. After enjoying themselves with whist and other games, the table was spread and refreshments were served. She was assisted by Mrs. J. F. A. D. The Dumas club met at the residence of Mrs. Jones on Polk street. They adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. C. Morton on Washington street Friday. All members are requested to be present. James A. Haywood one of the old settlers of this City was run over and killed by the freight car on the Rock-Island Road at the Harrison street crossing. Mr. Haywood has been in feeble health for some time and has gradually lost his hearing. He leaves a wife a daughter and two sons besides a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. The people of the Fifth ward are talking of running E. Ridley for councilman of that ward. Roundtree lives on the east side of the ward. It is nothing more than right for Mr. Ridley to succeed him, as he lives in the same portion of the ward. Mr. Ridley is a teacher in the Washington school and is very popular with his people. The west side should unite in making his election sure. The Ivy club will hold its Twentieth century meeting on Friday January 4, 1901 at the Industrial institute. The following program will be rendered—"Looking Backward," W. I. Jamison; "Our Women in Forty Years," Mrs. R. J. Buckner; "Looking Forward", Mr. James H. Guy. The meeting will be open to the public. Mrs. A. B. Williamson has become an agent for Ozone, the magnificent hair straightener. Kinky, knotty hair especially straightened without the use of hot irons. If used according to directions, it will straighten or money refunded; grows hair on bald heads. Mrs. Williamson is also an agent for the electrical skin refiner, which removes freckles, black-heads, birth-marks and all. Both articles guaranteed. Price 50 cents each. 1155 Buchanan street, by the Boston Chemical Co., Richmond, Va. The only event of Wednesday was the reception given by Mrs. James A. Page. The hours were from 3 to 6, and the guests numbered 100. The women who assisted in the parlors were Mrs. Tarbet of Denver, Mrs. J. Abbott, Mrs. Pegg and Miss Mary De Priest of Salina. The young women who served in the dining-room were Misses Pearl McNeil and Fannie DePriest of Salina; at the punch bowl were Misses Ella Page and Alberta Guy. In the evening the young society set was entertained. In the hall was stationed a music box which furnished music for the dancers. The following named persons comprising the "Hottest Coon in Dixie" company are spending the week in the city, preparing to put on a new show. P. R. Miller, proprietor and manager; Misses Neale Gertrude Hawkins; Mollie Sullivan, Bessie Kenciey; Jennie Williams, Sallie Douglas, Bessie Gillan, Maude Grundy; Messrs. Rob. A. Kelley, William C. Elkins, Arthur H. Payne, Will Crawford, Will Grundy, Carter, Prather, Will Cole, Eddie Harris, Norris Smith, Will Boyd. They are a pleasant company of bright young colored people and their work is a credit of the race. Shawnee lodge No.1923 elected the following officers Wednesday evening for the next quarterly: J. R. Lytle N. G.; Charles D. Williams, V. G.; Geo. W. Burns, E. S.; R. A. Carson, l. S. G; Thomas Gaines, warden; J. A. Benson, R. S., and J. J. Tyler, L. S. Thomas Weddington, R. S.; George Branford, L. S. to V. G. The annual officers are: S. W. Blackman, P. S.; J. S. Chiles, treasurer; J. H. Bell chaplain; W. H. Dunlap, advocate; S: B. Douglass, P. N.G.; J. A. Woods, N.F.; trustee, Albert Bass, Henry Weddington, Richard Hightower. All brothers are expected to be present friday the 28th without fail on business meeting, by orders of lodge. After a very painful illness, Mrs. Sarah Lewis died at her home on Eighteenth and Kausas avenues. The funeral services were conducted from the St. John A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Benevolent lodge, of which she was for a number of years a member. She left a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Harry Adams and Mrs. Hedge, to mourn her death; also a grandson, Mr. Fred Hedge, who is employed in Washington. Mrs. Lewis was a highly respected citizen of this city, and all unite in sympathy with the family. The Owl club did itself great honor in giving the banquet Christmas eve. The arrangements were perfect in every detail. The dancing began at 11 and lasted until 5:30 Christmas morning. At a seasonable hour the banquet hall was opened to the guests. The table would have delighted an Epicurean. Those present do not hesitate to pronounce the affair the most enjoyable in years. Messrs. Alexander, North, Allen, Reynolds and others of the club deserve great credit for their splendid success. Mesdames Brasher and Williams were the caterers and received great praise for their work. Guy's orchestra furnished the music. The Oak Leaf club met with W. H. Washington and spent a delightful afternoon, after one hour of busy needle work an unusual and pleasant feature of the almost impromptu program that was given, a few remarks on club work was given by Mrs. F. Ware A few of the very instructive remarks are as follows: "A few of our young married ladies realizing the need of a Ladies Art club for the purpose of learning the art of needle work, and conversation, and not the art of gossiping." "That by meeting together once a week and bringing our needle work, and exchanging ideas on the current topics of the day and discussing the different classes of work under the head of art; we may develop our minds a step or two higher in the artistic, literary and social life of which women are so prominent." While our club was not organized for any mercenary purpose yet by contributing a small amount each month we will be able to defray any little expenses that may arise in our social or art work. And there is nothing that will so thoroughly develop our minds as a few minutes spent at each meeting doing a little literary work, which will remove the embarrassment of speaking in public or private socials; and by discussing various subjects in the club will make us more familiar with the higher arts of needle and literary work, and to this end each one of us should make a special effort to do more at each meeting to make the club work more interesting and instructive." After the discussion of current topics led by the hostess, Mrs. W. A. Jordan favored the club with one of her best selections of instrumental music. The club then adjourned wishing each member a merry Christmas and a happy New Year as this will be the last meeting until after the holidays. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. M. Wright, 1216 Lincoln street. 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. PATENTS piously assured. FREE DUE WHEN PATENT OPERATED head model or abstin with explanation for free report as to patentability. 46-PAGE EBOOK FREE. Contains references and rich illustrations. Wanted for EXPLAIN OFFER. WILLSON CO. Patent Lapsed to Dept. Building. WASHINGTON, D. C. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many 80 CALLED hair growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1671 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, thou 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 thruough 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 goals. Seizing 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 on and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are fitted with animal fat, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—he 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. Now, we ask you a plain question: $100 if you are dissatisfied with all we claim for them? We are guaranteed, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect—play using our preparations, at the King of all Hair Tonic, the Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, like short, harsh hair long and scary worrying scalp disease. I must after Ozone has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its natural color to make a statement. Many of the friends, but when they send the hair, do not use hot irons; the use it to drop out. Ozone strangely but Ozone is necessary; can stop the use at any time. Day or two after the first application is 60c, a bottle of boxes do it good at any time. Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and we now and one large bottle of Eleven bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, and also include one fancy jar of beautifier—removes wrinkles, mats; makes the old look young. Missouri Pacific Railway THE GREAT SOUTHWEST States of Kansas, Missouri, and the Indian Territory. Passenger Trains are run between Kansas City and famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas. SILLY by this LINE H. C. TOWNSEND, GREAT ST. LOUIS, MO. BACKING HOUSE MARKETS and Retailers and sugar cured Mints: 306 E. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $30.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $10.00 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 Ozone has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozone as the King of all Hair Tonic. Ozone 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. Irrh, Erzema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozone has been applied. It will stop your Hair 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 Ozone is $50. 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 Ozone 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. 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. Reduced Prices to Churches and Societies on Watches and Jewelry For Prizes Can be had at J. A. WILSON'S, Kansas City's Pioneer Negro Jeweler. Mr. Wilson begs to inform his friends and the public that he has a large stock with a complete assortment of watches, chains, rings, pins, etc., at bargain prices. Diamond pins from $15 up. Gold filled watches from $7.50 up. Watch, clock and jewelry repairing a specialty. Brnig work early. 1616 west 9th St., Kansas City, Mo grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we also be dissatisfied with our preparations, skin for them? We have advertised for you and we are glad to say that every one died in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser, all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively, ky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troubleshish hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Irrh, Eczema, Dandruff has been applied. It will stop your hair any hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising then they send the preparation they tell you not use hot irons; they will burn up the top. Ozono straightens without any ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make nine—4 boxes do the work. Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to your large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever Missouri Pacific Route GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Indian Territory. Trains are run on this line Kansas City and St. Louis. Springs Of Arkansas LINE DOWNSEND, G.P. & T.A.; ST. LOUIS, MO. HOUSE MARKET, and Retail. or cured Meats. : 306 E. SECOND ST. Subscribe for the PLAINDEALER it is the best weekly paper published in the weat. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558. EAGLE'S "Rose Tint" Leads All Others. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pita package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblain, 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 $40, but we let you have it for $1.00, 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 thouands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample or 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 BEESIE 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 you receive your order. 4 Boxes of Ozone, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiller, 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. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no 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 Is'Headquarters for the Cheapest Prices, the Best Goods, the Quickest Sales, the Smallest Profits and the Promptest Deliveries. Get their Prices on 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. Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. What do You Know About the Race's Progress? Write the Plaindealer, Topeka, Ks. LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE BUGGY FACTORY ON EARTH WRITE FOR PRICES AND CATALOGUE OUR GOODS ARE THE BEST OUR PRICE THE LOWEST PARRY MFG. CO. INDANAPOLIS, IND. Boston Chemical Company; Dear Sirs.—You are at used OZONO, and give it foobd so often, it does me p Here is another: Gentlemen.—After using that my hair is already stra A last word. OZONO cause a beautiful and luxur you can use it to secure "OZONO." Send us $1.00 day we receive your order. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Bot 114, Fairfield, Texas. Using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say straight and growing finely. MISS BENSIE POWERS, 333 Missouri street, Toledo, O. O is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and turious growth. If your hair is already straight, are a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine .00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same er. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once. Notice to Correspondents. Our correspondents should send in their communications not later than Tuesday evening to insure their insertion the same week. LANGSTON, O. T. Mrs. M. J. Cox, who visited her daughter, Mrs. Brookens, has returned to Topeka, Kas. Bertha Harding will visit Iva Elliott of Luther, O. T. during the holidays. J. I. Hazelwood has just received a new line of holiday goods. Rev. Holmes, pastor of the A. M. E. church is making rapid efforts to build a new church. Dr. Alton has moved into his seven room residence. Rev. A. W. Lewis has removed his family to his little cottage on Massachusetts. Mrs. M. D. Brookens has returned home from the university, where she had under her care the young ladies who were fortunate in escaping the epidemic at the dormitory, and placed in the upper story of the mechanical building. The dormitory is again open to students. Mattresses, pillows and bedclothes were burned last week, and the house generally cleaned up, after which it was taken through a process of disinfecting by Dr. Alston, then wagon loads of new mattresses, pillows, etc., were brought out from Guthrie. MEXICO, MO. Turner Baskett is at home from Jefferson City. Miss Jessie Redgers is at home from St. Louis. Miss Mary Logan spent Christmas in Martinsburg and St. Louis. Rev. Jennings, pastor of Second Baptist church, has had a grand success with his revival; about 26 converts were baptized Sunday. Prof. C. Hubbard passed through, enroute to Louisiana, Mo. to spend Christmas. Miss Nora Anderson of Lincoln Institute, passed through enroute to Montgomery City. Prof. Daniels spent Christmas at home in Montgomery City. Maud Ruby of Macon City is the guest of Mattie Hayse. Scott Settles is at home from Chicago. Mamie Minor is at home from Macon City, where she has been attending Western college. Mrs. Sallie Gamble is on the sick list. Miss Carrie McAlaster died at her home Tuesday night, December 18. The funeral was held at the Second Baptist church. A social was given at Mrs. Florence Harden's Tuesday night by the Sunday school. The Ladies' Auxiliary society of the A. M. E. church met at Mrs. Harden's Monday afternoon. Charlie Richardson was down at Sicily last Friday on a hunting trip, and I was told that the rabbits are somewhat scarce since his return. Mr. Chinn and family are quarantined on account of the small-pox. Miss Dela Jones left town Sunday to spend a few days at in Manhattan. The freshman class is going to have a debate after the holidays, "subject, "Is it right for the United States to annex the Philippines?" Rev. and Mrs Hoskins gave a Christmas dinner to the following persons: Mr. Bowman and wife, Mr. Young and wife, Rev. Pope and wife, Mr. Richardson and wife, Mr. Aldridge and wife. Rev. Banks is back from a trip to Garnett. THE WAR IS ON. On December 5, Congressman W. W. Kitchin, of North Carolina, whose name indicates that he is a borne servant of servants. introduced in the house a resolution for a constitutional amendment to repeal the fifteenth amendment to the constitution. Mr. Kitchin is an instrument of Providence. The fire-eating Democracy of the southern states are bent upon hanging themselves, at Appromattox court house. The fool democrats of the house to-day are doing what they can to repeat the mistakes of their fore-fathers. The American people have settled the question of the sufferage rights of Americans. They are not going to underdo their work but sooner the Kitchin sort of southern fool forces the question where it can be sat upon the better it will be.—The Age We publish the following letter from Geo. W. Owens formerly a Kansas boy who has charge of the dairying department at Tuskegee- Mr. Owens is from Wabaunsee county, and his success since his graduation from the state Agricultural college equal that of any Negro student from our State university. Mr. Owens is too modest to tell of his own work but private advices tells of his sterling qualities. The work of this class of young men should be a source of great encouragement to the large class of our young men, who are wondering what they can find to do. Thousands of our young men are eking out a kind of an existence waiting in hotels, portering in barber shops and other places, when they can find the path to wealth and independence through a knowledge of agricultural and commercial affairs. Tuskegee, Ala., Dec. 20, 1900. Dear Editor: I find great pleasure and interest in perusing the weekly issues of your valuable paper the "Plaindealer." I am also pleased to see that the enterprising editor has secured the right to publish the autobiography of our principal Booker T. Washington, and I think it a most attractive acquisition to your issues. While the minds of your readers are aroused by these publications to a deeper interest in Mr. Washington and his work here at Tuskegee, I thought it an opportune moment to write you that short article I promised relative to the work here, especially concerning the work of several of our former Kansans, as we have several here at Tuskegee. I might truthfully say that beyond a doubt one of the most remarkable men at Tuskegee is Prof. G. W. Carver director of the Agricultural department and Experiment station. Prof. Carver was born in W. Missonri during the war, left an orphan at an early age, he obtained his education under exceedingly adverse circumstances, in spite of these however he attended the common school of Kansas, graduating from the high school at Minneapolis, later he took a business course in Kansas City. He next began the study of art in the Art academy at Indianola Ia., where he completed the work with high credit to himself as an artist. In 1890 he entered the Iowa state Agricultural and Mechanical college at Ames, graduating in 1894 with the degree of B. S. and also from a post-graduating course in 1896 with the degree of M. Ag. He being the first colored graduate of that college; since this graduation he has been connected with the Normal institute here as director of agriculture and in the short time of less than 4 years he has by the rare genius, developed his department from a few appliances in a single room, until at the present time we find that we are crowded even in a splendid brick structure costing $11,000 with a large museum which Prof. Carver has collected, consisting of of rare botanical, eutmological, ornithological, anatomical specimens, also a well equipped laboratory and class rooms with a corps of over 10 assistants. His teaching and writings shows a profound scientist and accomplished scholar. He is a member of the Academy of science, also a chemical expert as well as an accepted authority upon fungi, having receiving many testemonals as to his high standing from scientists all over the world. Prof. Carver possesses the full confidence of his fellow-workers, as well as the respect and esteem of the southern whites with whom he comes in contact. He is also a close friend and former student of our president secretary of agriculture of the U. S., Prof. Wilson. I am sorry, I cannot send you a photo- graph of this wonderful man, as my pen cannot do justice to him. I only hope that more of our young men may be inspired to follow such an able leadership as that of Prof. Washington and his able assistant Prof. Carver. While speaking of other Kansans I must not omit the brilliant, talented, head of our Electrical Division Prof. A. U. Craig a graduate of Kansas University and who has for several years been connected with the work of Tuskegee. He has planed and put in operation a splendid telephone system, connecting all parts of the grounds, and also an electric light plant by means of which all the rooms, offices and libraries are well lighted. Prof. Craig spent the summer 1899 in Europe in special study and returning has put into practice the valuable information secured abroad. We predict for Prof. Craig a wonderful and successful career in the scientific world. His accomplished wife formerly Miss Cassie Moore of Lawrence, Kan., also a university graduate is one of our most successful teachers. UNION LOCK POULTRY FENCE For Poultry, Rabbits, Orchards, Gardens, etc. UNION TRADE MARK Painted July 19, 1899 and April 25, 1899. All main strands are two wires twisted together. Of students we have several from the Sunflower state, Mr. Thomas Hall, formerly a student for two years at K. S. A. C., is now a member of the senior which graduates May 30th 1901. 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 prices. Catalogue free. Messrs Carl and John Twitty of Lenexa, Kansas are students in the electrical and shoe-making divisions, all are bright boys, at some future time I may write you more of our methods and work here. With a merry Christmas and happy New Year greeting from the Sunny Southland, UNION FENCE CO., DE KALB, ILL., U. S. A. News From The Fur Department. The order has gone forth to about give away Children's Angora Fur sets. We can't quite bring ourselves to that but will do the next thing to it—give you choice $1.00—worht $1.75. An overstocked manufacturer and importer loaded us up with Vases. Some are Bohemian manufacture. Some Domestic make. Others the new and popular Majolica ware— PROCEEDINGS The 35c kind, he says sell at .....21c The 50c kind for .....35c The 65c kind for .....45c The 75c kind for .....58c The $1.25 kind for .....88c OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARDS OF KS. BAPTIST CONVENTION Continued from first page. 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Home Mission society.....$75 00 Janitor.....2 Stationary, circulars, etc of In The OUTLOOK corresponding sec'y..... 9 00 Topeka Plaindealer for re- LYMAN ABBOTT & HAMILTON W. MABIE, EDITORS during the months of November, December, and January will appear a series of ten autobiographical papers from Balance on hand.....$11 35 On motion the next place of meeting of the executive board was left in the hands of a special committee of executive board. telling the romantic story of his life, from birth in a Virginia slave cabin to the eminent position which he holds as the builder and head of Tuskegee Institute and the honored and trusted leader of the colored race in this country. On motion it was unanimously decided to hold the next annual meeting of the convention with the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Kansas City, Ks., in October, 1901. 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