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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. His tribal Society NEGRO RACE DOINGS. Something Worthy of Special Mention. THE NEGROES' CO-OP STORE. Grant Reynold, a Kansas City Man's Good Luck—Representative White's Cheering Words. Grant Reynolds, one of our bright young men, has been selected by Probate Judge Fagan to fill the position held by John Patterson under Judge Dolman in the probate court Mr. Reynold is an energetic young man, who for the past year has been clerking in the grocery store of Green & Son. We hope he will fill the position with credit to himself and to the race. A Christmas present in the shape of a lucrative appointment was found in the hosiery of Editor J. F. Cole of the Kansas City Rising Sun. Mr. Cole will be private secretary and stenographer to Sheriff Pontius, of Jackson county, Missouri. He is not a novice in this kind of work having filled a similar position under A. R. Cecil when he was Auditor of Kansas City and for a long time was employed by Mr. E. E. Holmes a prominent business man. Christmas presents of this character come very acceptable to our people. They are testimonial of the worth of young men. They tell more than any thing else the story of budding possibilities of our young men. Too many young men are prone to lose confidence in themselves because they fail, at once, to find congenial employment. There is always room at the top. Our young men should bear this in mind and fit themselves for the duties of responsible positions. Opportunity comes sooner or later to all. Representative White, of North Carolina, in an address on "Self Reliance," delivered in the Second Baptist church, of Washington, D. C., says: "The hour has arrived for the Negro to hew out his destiny. Political parties will not aid us in establishing a status among the people and races of the earth. The essential requirements of substantial progress is education, thrift, wealth and industry, and the sooner the colored race possesses itself of these attributes the quicker will the vexed race problem be solved. The right of franchise must never be voluntarily surrendered, but the ballot, although a potent factor in race progress, will avail the race but little without the acquisition of education and wealth." The Negroes of Chicago have opened up a co-operative store, and the enterprise is meeting with grand success and is going a long way toward solving the race problem. Seventeen men are interested in this enterprise with an aggregation of $1,000 capital. The firm employs several Negro clerks and delivery men. There is to be no distribution of profits to the stockholders until 1904. The undertaking has been so successful that the company will shortly establish in connection therewith a regular department store. The Negro Bank in Birmingham and a wholesale and retail dry goods establishment at Montgomery by a Negro are proving to be the best argument possible, against a constitutional amendment. The reading public is promised a new book on the race problem from the pen of the latented VOLUME III. Prof. J. Silas Harris, of Kansas City, Mo. In this work Mr. Harris promises to deal with the problems seriously affecting our young people and will point out some of the ways it is possible to climb. Mr. Harris is a prominent educator of Missouri, and has had an excellent opportunity to study the condition and needs of the race. He is at present one of the Trustees of Lincoln Institute. His book will be welcomed by the scholars of the race. The Twentieth Century. The nineteeth century witnessed remarkable changes in the conditions of humanity. Especially is this true with the Negroes with whose destiny we are identified. The last century opened with the Negro, a thing, and closed with him approximately a man and a citizen. The world has witnessed the remarkable phenomena of an enslaved race in less than a generation emerge from barbarism and climb to the highest penacle of American citizenship. The achievements of the Negro in the century just closed has clearly demonstrated that he possesses all the attributes of man and that he is capable of receiving the highest degree of intellectual, moral and physical development. This marked development has worked a great change in public sentiment in all parts of the country. He is no longer regarded as an object of pity. The Negro is a competitor, and there is no longer pity or lenience in their judgments. The Negro must for the twentieth century tread the wine press alone. He must prepare himself to meet and overcome obstacles and difficulties with which he is bound to come in contact. The industrial and commercial development of the country knows no ruth or pity. It discriminates in favor of no one. Before it, all are equals. Whether we are to receive its favors or its contumely, depends upon our qualifications as they will be determined on the fields of industrial and commercial strife. "Life," Sir Arthur Help says, "is truly a soldier's battle," Whether we win or lose, are victors or vanquished shall be determined-by our equipment for the great social conflict. How are we to be armed? What is the armor we are to wear? In the field of industrial activity a most notable characteristic of the last century and of that into which we are about to enter is SKILL, SPECIALIZATION, the power of doing some one thing better than anyone else. It is in this one particular that the race is woefully deficient. The establishment of schools of industrial training satisfies that one want. In the light of these facts the future of the Negro in America is glorious in so far as he develops along the lines indicated. But if the history of the past 25 years in industrial and commercial life be continued, the race is doomed to follow the path of the North American Indian, that leads not to glory, but to the grave of racial extinction. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 4, 1901. SOME LEAGUE WORK. Kansas State Republican League Watch Events. PETITION PRESIDENT MC'KINLEY — ASK HIS GOOD OFFICES IN BEHALF OF THE DISFRANCHISED NEGROES OF THE SOUTH—DEMAND FOR NEGRO REGIMENTS — CONGRESSMAN MILLER NOT FORGOTTEN. The Afro-American League of Lyon County has perpared a petition to President McKinley setting forth their desires, in relation to the conditions in the south. We take great pleasure in presenting a full text of the same herewith and recommend their course to the Negroes of Kansas and the nation. The importance of national action in this matter cannot be overlooked. Along with our journals, the people of our race should use every honorable means to preserve to our less favored brothers in the south the rights and privileges granted, and guaranteed them by the Federal Constitution. The colored voters of the First Congressional district are sure of the position of Congressman Curtis; he believes that there should be no discrimination on account of race color or previous conditions. The colored voters of Lyon County want to know how Congressman Miller stand. They have a right to know; he is their representative in Congress. The following is the petition: Emporia Kas Nov 30 1000 Whereas, Section 2d., of the fourteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States says in unmistakable language, that the representative shall be apportoined among the several states according to their respective number, counting the whole whole number of persons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed, but when the right to vote at any election 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 number of the legislature therein is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such states; being twenty-one years of age and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridge, except for participation in rebellion or other crimes; the basis of representation therein shall be reduced in proportion which the number of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens twenty-one years of age in such states. Whereas, this section of the fourteenth amendment to the constitution of the United Stated ought to be be enforced as well as any other part of the constitution of the United States. Whereas the judicial and legislative branch of our government at Washington should enforced the fourteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States Will this congress shirk its duty and let the North Carolina plan stand which is taxation without representation? Whereas, Congress has the power to redress the wrongs done American citizens in North Carolina which is a blot on our civilization and a dishonor to the dignity and honor of the American flag. Whereas we looked in vain in your message to Congress Dec. 3rd for a warning against constitutional violation, we still hope that you will use your good influence and power to enforce the constitution of the United States to the letter. Whereas the Afro-American Republican league of Emporia in Lyon County and in the state of Kansas does hereby petition your Excellency President McKinley to use your good influence to enforce the fourteenth amendment to the constitution of the United States. We further petition your Honor to give us some regiments when the new army is organized and assign Negro officers to said regiments. Whereas Congressman Crumpacker's bill will come up before Congress this session, which is intended to regulate the representatives to Congress from North Carolina and other states which have deprived the taxpaying American Citizens of the right to vote by enforcing the section 2nd of the fourteeth amendment to the constitution of the United States. Whereas the Afro-American Republican league of Emporia in Lyon County and in the state of Kansas and citizens in your immediate district do hereby petition you our Hon. Congressman J, M. Miller to use your influence and cast your ballot for Congressman Crumpacker's bill as a remedy to cure the evils of the aboved mention states. OKLAHOMA OBSERVATIONS. David Chiles one of our prosperous Shawnee county farmers has just returned from an extended trip throughout the territory. While there he visited many of the ex-Topekans who emigrated to Oklahoma in 1889 and 1890. It will be a source of pleasure to their many friends here and elsewhere to know that they are succeeding so well. Very few of those who left Topeka and other Kansas places, settled in cities and towns. The greater majority settled on claims and by careful attention to business now have fine farms, well stocked with horses, hogs, etc., and have, during the past year, raised fine crops of wheat, corn and cotton. This country is rapidly developing as a cotton country, much of the land has produced nearly a bale and one half bale of cotton to the acre. Many of the farmers still have cotton to be picked and will not complete their work before February. While some will plow their cotton under again being unable to pick it. The farmers are paying a dollar a hundred for picking cotton, and many pickers are averaging two dollars a day. One farmer, a Mr. Leckman living six miles from Ocrotchie, Okla., threshed 2150 of fine wheat. On Christmas day he still had a thousand bushels in his bins, and had planted 250 acres of wheat for this year which was looking fine. He also has a fine lot of hogs, horses and cattle. This man came to Oklahoma without a dollar and today is one of the wealthiest men in that section. Mr. Chiles says that the story of Mr. Lechman's success is the story of hundreds of other colored men in the territory. They have gone into that country and have settled on farms and given careful attention to the care and development of them. They are doing what thousands of our people should do. Young David Sims, who will be remembered by many Topeka people, has met with great success. He has become a minister and from his own means built a church and is doing great good for the people. He is now stationed at Pond Creek. Colored people living there are especially anxious to have Negroes come into that country. They will share with them what they have and assist them in securing a good start. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE Mrs. Jas. Page Topeka, and Misses Mary and Fanny DePriest, Salina were among those who called at the Institute this week. The Choral society will meet in the Assembly room Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All persons interested in vocal culture are requested to be present. We were pleased to receive a ten dollar subscription from one of our ministers a few days ago. We hope others will follow this note-worthy example. The Mother's League will meet Monday afternoon in the reception room Christman hall. Let every member try to be present. Visitors are always welcome. Our principal visited the Missouri Teacher's Association at Jefferson City last week. He reports a most pleasant time. While there he was the guest of Prof. B. F. Allen of Lincoln Institute. We appreciate the many favorable comments made on our industrial exhibit. Our teachers are competent so the young men and women are making rapid progress. The literary program tonight by the Ivy club promises to be very entertaining. Some of our best talent will participate. Be sure to attend; we hope that the citizens generally will try to be present, admission free. Prof. Jackson wishes to meet all of the band members in Assembly hall Monday afternoon at four o'clock. There is room for twenty boarding students. Exceptional inducements are being offered worthy young men and women. Do not delay. For further information, write to our principal. MOB LAW CONDEMNED. It seems that this is an age of great freedom. The question may well arise. Has not liberty and freedom gone too far? Each man seems to be a monarch acting in a manner pleasing to himself, regardless of the rights of others. The tendency is strongly in their direction especially in regard to law and its enforcement. The mob as it exists today, I am persuaded to believe, is the greatest foe to the perpetuity of this nation. The time was when this was characteristic of certain localities of the south. Today it has spread its deadly dehumanizing influence over this otherwise grand and progressive country of ours. But, as the locking of one brake on a fast moving train will eventually bring it to a stand still, so with this nation, if this foe to happy homes, to society, to all that makes for the highest, the noblest and best, if this foe is not conquered and classified as an extinct species of American barbarism—or a lower class still, SAVAGERY. The wheels of this nation will stop. "The chain is no stronger than its weakest link"—the nation is no stronger than its individual citizen. Anotner strong evidence that this enemy is gnawing more vigorously at the nation's vitals, is that with every recurring event newspapers herald over the country the idea that the mob "composed of the best citizens of the community,"(?) moved quietly, calmly and without the least evidence of passion, hanged its victim, riddled the body with bullets or burned it to ashes; then as quietly and complacently returned to their several homes to enjoy a pleasant hour with their families, then lie down to peaceful dreams. As an echo (just as effective) the chief executive of the state in which the diabolical crime, perpetrated by the 'best citizens of his realm' occurred, and he knowing beforehand that in all probability it would occur, sends out such as the following (from the Central Christian Aevocate, Dec. 26, 1960): 'No stone will be left unturned to run down these perpetrators of mob violators; these deliberate and vicious violators of the laws of the state, and visit upon them a vigorous prosecution and a just retribution in the courts.' According to the latest evidence the stones lie unmoved as they did in the Archaen age. We are also told that the citizens afterwards wrote resolutions condeming and deploring such actions. Penitence is characteristic of man's calmer moments. What thug, after he has struck his staggering or paralyzing blow and sees his victim lying unconscious or convulsed with pain, is not seized with a momentary --- NUMBER 1. feeling of remorse, the same as characterizes the "society of the best" through not lasting sufficiently long enough to be formulated into resolutions! A man wrought up to the highest pitch of rage strikes his opponent and is immediately sorry for it. Anger and sorrow are separated merely by psychological bounderies. Are these resolutions indicative of the proper enforcement of law? As long as similar occasions do not arise—they are. Does this nation foster the mob? That which she does not prevent, she fosters. Does she prevent it? Let the papers, let humanity speak. As long as she harbors the mob she nurses anarchy in a new form. And woe be to her when these two evils meet. It is needless to revert to or recall the barbarities of the ancients. The present proclaims its vile, poluted, degenerating condition in unmistakable tones. I fear for this nation when the millions who are coming under her protecting folds and who are partially strangers to law and the rights of society, look about them and see these henious and outcroppings of a civilization which boasts of its origin back, far back into the remote centuries. Can these conditions be changed? Can this catastrophe be averted? I believe they can. The strong determined man or woman who enters a disordered schoolroom can very soon bring order out of confusion. The state and nation are larger schoolrooms. The teachers—the governor and president secure their positions from and by the people. In them is vested the power to act. And if they are guided and controlled by what is best, if they will stand for and by the right as they see it and as the people see it—right will prevail. It is wonderful what an influence a strong, determined personality can wield—for good or ill and especiall when clothed with authority. Law—"This human imperfection," though the panacea for many of our grievances, will restrain while a healthy public sentiment is developed more favorable to progress and the elevation and betterment of u.an as man. G. ARCHIE GREGG, Lawrence, Ks. Major Taylor the celebrated bicyclist is deserving high praise for his fidelity to what he believes to be right. His refusal to race on Sunday loses him a large sum of money but it teaches the world that Negroes are acquiring a moral courage that is respectable. The action of Major Taylor is worthy of emulation by a class of our young men. PLAINDEALER'S NEW FEATURES PLAINDEALER'S NEW FEATURES. You cannot afford to be without the paper. In our January issues will appear "An Afro-American Gir's European Experiences," a series of articles prepared by a bright young lady who has traveled 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. Our interesting papers on the ISDUSTRIAL 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. ...Cora C. Cole.... So much, I have said about At one Holland as country,now,about is the M some of her cities—idence of Streets have been called a "Mighty place of education," in Rotterdam one may learn much. It is a novel and picturesque combination of water, bridges, trees and ships, all in the heart of the city. It is really one vast harbor, for without mentioning the Maas, many of the canals are so deep that large ocean-going vessels may be brought up to the merchants' very doors. "Myneheer may almost superintend the loading and unloading of his ships from his drawing room windows. There is no lack of animation or color anywhere, for even in Rotterdam, gaily dressed peasants are often seen in the streets. During this operation the stream of vehicles and foot passengers is for awhile arrested much to the annoyance of the stranger, who, perhaps, may have to catch a train, or worse still, whose dinner may be waiting. The "Groote Markt" great market-stands on a wide bridge built over a canal. The cart that brings produce to the market is drawn by dogs and one cannot but feel very sorry for the poor willing beasts. Other markets around are the "Vischmarkt" and "Kaasmarkt," each filled with their stock of fish and cheese. Close to these is the "Groote Kerk" built in the fifteenth century. It contains many old tombs and monuments; the organ is a fine one rivalling the one at Haarlem, which is the largest in the world. The Hoogtraat (High street) is situated on an embankment originally built as a protection against floods. The Steiger is a veritable water street, and the curious old houses overhanging the water form a perfect picture. About an half hour from Rotterdam, by train, is the Hague the capital of Holland. Here is found the fine squares, hand-some buildings, and the same quiet treelined canals, and characteristic cleanliness. Really, one longs for a speck of dirt in Holland; but in vain, for everywhere is the inevitable cleanliness. The inhabitants of the Hague are nearly all well to do and represent the aristocracy of the country. There is none of the perpetual motion of Rotterdam, none of the business activity of Amsterdam, nor any of the sleeepiness of Delft or Leyden. The Hague is cosmopolitan; many English. American and other foreigners have residences there. The Binnenhof is the foremost place of interest in the Hague, portions of it date back from the thirteenth century; its north and south wings are now used by the "Staats General" or Dutch Parliament. This old edifice is full of associations for some of the most famous events in connection with the long heroic struggle of the Dutch for freedom have occurred within its walls. With the cloistered courts of the Binnenhof is an ecclesiastical looking building with turrets and gables. This is the Hall of Knights once used as a court of justice, now holding the archives. ? At one end of the Binnenhof is the Mauritshuis once the residence of Prince Maurice now the Art Museum, which contains many art treasures. Het Bosch,—the park—is a magnificent forest of noble old beeclies and oaks extending for about three miles in length. To the Afro-American, all this is not quite so important as how they treat him in Europe. Although he appreciates the glories and beauties of the Old World his first question is, "is there any prejudice against the Negro." In answer I have to say no man is known by color after he leaves Sandy Hook, however a great deal of curiosity is shown towards him, particularly, in smaller towns which is only to be expected. At times it is annoying, especially where the term "neger" is used, but it is not at all a term of opprobrium that the same word is in this country. It is rather amusing, however, in spite of the annoyance, to have a drove of children following behind you. One of the ladies of our party always carried an umbrella with which to beat back the crowd when they became too obnoxious. We could always know when one of the members of the company were coming, because they usually had a "following" and the "clang of the wooden shoon" had the same sound as of a troop of horsemen approaching. I remember, one day, my aunt and I left our hotel, and walked to a square, from which four streets started; looking up either of these streets, we saw a crowd and the center of each was a "Jubilee Singer." When we walked in the streets children would run ahead, climb a tree, in order to see us as we passed; grown people would hurry and stop before a shop window, in hopes that we would stop also and they could get a good look and often they have been so interested in us, that they have walked against a telegraph pole. For all that, it is good to be there, and we never breathe free air until we leave this "glorious land of the free." To return to my first subject, Middleburg, is a most interesting town, it was the middle ages of one of the richest cities in the Netherlands, as may be seen from its well built houses, once the homes of merchant princes and from its spacious and disused docks and waterways. Its municipal charter dated A.D.,1213, is one of the oldest documents of the kind extant. It has been called the "most peculiarly representative and Dutch of all towns in Holland." In the Market Place, the busiest spot in town, one has plenty of opportunity of studying the Zeeland peasantry. Their dress is picturesque and elaborate, the most elaborate in Holland; both men and women indulge in a great deal of quaint jewelry, most of which is distinctly beautiful. The Town Hall dates from the sixteenth century, and is a most graceful and imposing building. Its front is adorned with twenty-five statutes of Counts and Countesses of Holland, and its tower is nearly 200 feet high. The interior contains some old tapestried rooms, and an interesting Topeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee country, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindaler Publishing Co., 124 E 7th st. NICK CHILES BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail..... $1 Six months by mail..... 75c Three months by mail..... 50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday.] collection of antiques, together with some old corporation pictures. The church contains many monuments, the tower which stands apart from the main building is popularly known as "Long John." Its chimes are very musical, and they tell a story of a Frenchman who on hearing them, threw off his coat in rapture saying, "These tunes are pretty enough to have a dance." In Haarlem is a famous organ; for a long time it was considered the largest in the world, it is a wonderful instrument; it has some sixty odd stops and was three years in building; it was begun in 1735. Amsterdam is the commercial capital of Holland; it is built on the Y, an arm of the Zuyderzee. Through the city runs the river Amstel to join the Y. A glance at the plan of the city will show that it is something like an enormous cobweb. It consists of 90 islands joined by 300 bridges. In addition to the Amstel, and the four principal canals, there are many other smaller ones. All these have to be kept in order; the water has to be kept on the move that it may not become impure, and what is even more important, must be kept in check. But for its sluces and dykes, and but for careful management, Amsterdam would soon be inundated. The city is built on sand, in apparent defiance of a certain text in St. Matthew. The soil is composed of loose sand or loam, and no buildings could be erected unlest piles were first driven for a foundation. The canals are covered with ships and barges, and in the streets that flank them are seen on one side heaps of casks, cases, bales and sacks; on the other a row of splendid shops; and here a crowd of people, well dressed ladies, mid-servants, pedlers and shopmen; there the rough and wandering race of sailors, with their wives and children. On one side the nostrils are saluted by the perfume of the flowers which adorn the windows and on the other by the fumes of tar. Here a drawbridge rises to give passage to a ship; farther on a raft ferries over a group of persons from the other side of the canal; not far off whirls a windmill, and down there they are driving piles for a new house. The rattle of chains mingle with the roll of carts, the whistle of steamers breaks into the chimes of the steeples; the cordage of the ships tangles itself in the branches of the trees; carriages pass side by side with boats; ships are reflected in the water; sails in the shop windows; sea life and land life cross, are intermingled and pass each other continually, and the result is very peculiar. As we go to press we learn that Sen. Baker has withdrawn from the senatorial race. It looks like Burton. Oscar O. Overr of Topeka, Kansas and Miss Gertrude C. Taylor, one of Leavenworth's most popular young ladies, were married at the residence of the bride's parents Thursday, Dec 27th at high noon Rev. Clarke of Bethel A. M. E. church officiating. There were a few intimate friends of the family present to witness the ceremony. The bride was handsomely gowned in white, she wore white embroidered kid slippers, a present from Mrs. Susan Anderson of Leadville, Colo. The groom wore the usual conventional black with white gloves and tie. The house was beautifully decorated, and was darkened and lights burning everywhere which made the scene quite effective. The bride and groom were greeted by all present; after which the guests repaired to the dining room where they partook of a bountiful repast. The bride's cake adorned the center of the table, it was as delicious as it was attractive, its size as well as its decorations made it attractive, as it weighed twenty-five pounds. It was a present from Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell of Kansas City, an aunt of the bride. A reception was held in honor of the newly wedded pair the same afternoon beginning at one o'clock. Friends thronged for three hours to do honor to Mr. and Mrs. Overr. At four o'clock they left for Topeka where a grand reception was tendered them by Mr. and Mrs. McKnight a sister of Mr. Overr. The people of Leavenworth congratulate Mr. Overr on the very excellent taste he has shown, and the wise choice he has made in his selection of a wife. Miss Taylor is one of our High school graduates of the class of 1900. She is industrious, accomplished and talented; she is one of the best productions of Leavenworth's young ladies. Society loses a bright light, and the A. M. E. church and Sunday school a faithful organist. We extend to them our best wishes for a happy voyage on the matrimonial sea. The presents received were numerous and handsome. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court, Shawnee county, Kansas Walter B. Bryant, plaintiff, 19 Mattie E. Bryant, defendant (20061) To the above named defendant, Mattie E. Bryant, gree ing: You, the above named defendant, Mattie E. Bryant, are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court, by your husband Walter B. Bryant, for a divorce; that the petition of the said plaintiff was filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of said county and state, on the 18th of October, 1900, and unless you answer said petition on or before the 8th day of January, 1901, said petition will taken as true, and a judgment will be rendered against you annulling the bonds of matrimony hereof existing between you and the said plaintiff and divorcing the said plaintiff, and for such other and further relief as may be just and equitable. WALTER B. BRYANT, By GALEN NICHOLS, Atty for plaintiff. Attest: A. M. CATLAIAM, clerk dist. court. (First published Nov. 15, 1900.) PUBLICATION NOTICE NOCTIVE SETTLEMENT To all creditors and others interested in the estate of Emma Hitchardson deceased: You and each of you are hereby notified that I will make full and final settlement of the above estate and the administration thereon—and that you must appear in the probate court of Shawnee County on or before the 49th day of December 1990 and present objections if any you have or said estate will be closed and the Administrator will be discharged and his bondsm released according to law. That the undersigned Administrator will apply to the said Probate Court for said order on the above said date. Albert Hall, Administrator of said estate. (First published December 9th 2000.) Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. 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City of Washington 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 W. R. CARTER, Principal. OFFICE HOURS: Telephone, 454 7 to 10 a. m., 12 m. to 10 p. m. 10 to 10 p. m. J. M. JAMISON, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Special attention to diseases of Women and private diseases. Office 507 4th. Ret. 225 Madison A. M. THOMAS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 'Phone, 299. 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4 and 5 'Topeka, Kan. OFFICE HOURS 7 to 9 A. M. 12 to 2 P. M. I. A. SHIELDS, M. D. Office, 1331 VanBuren Special Attention to Ladies OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 A. M. 3 to 6 P. M. 7 to 9 P. M. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, 404 Kansas Ave. Practices in all courts. Special attention given criminal cases. W. I. 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WM, TECUMSEH VERNON, A. M. QUINDARO, KANSAS. OFFICE OF ASST. GEN'L PASS. AND TKT AGT. C. R. I. & P. R'Y. ...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 MAGNIFICENT"—sent free. JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P & T A., Chicago, Ill. E. W. THOMPSON, A G. P. & T. A., Topeka, Ks. Beauchamp's Cream of Roses Is the most exquisite and elegant preparation for chapped hands or hips, and all abrasions of the skin. It possesses ten times the healing properties of glycerine. PURE AS SNOW DELICATE AS A ROSE Gentlemen will find it an agreeable preparation to prevent "vaxor pimple" and the very annoying disagreeable rough skin which so frequently follows shaving. Many People are attempting to..... Imitate Beauchamp's Cream of Roses Imitators and imitations are generally poor. Remember, 'tis the best that is imitated. Take no other. 250 ml bottle. Sold by - - ALL DRUGCISTS +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The--- Kaw Valley brand of MINCE MEAT MANUFACTURED BY Chas. Wolff Packing Co. 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. - - - Pickets 3 in, apart. Cables 1% in, apart at bottom. 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. Don't forget to ask your friend to subscribe for the PLAINDEALER. W. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. A horse and carriage 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. 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. Chestnut'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. George Klien & Co ...Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan RAYMOLD & WHITLOCK NEW 39 WEST 14TH ST. YORK MASONIC I.O.O.F. K.P. GOODS SEND FOR CATALOGUE Beautiful New Up- tight Piano Rosewood Sale Send $100 Send Send for Descriptive Catalogue. It will pay you to ex- tend before paying double our price for one not many so good. We will pay you Piano have met with the popularity of these in- situations as is prove SALENE facture of Piano and by the WONDERFUL led facilities for the manu- rature team to offer in- strumental training to the HIGHEST GRADE at lower prices than is saked for inferior once. Write us and we will also please give us the information desired free of charge. All our Instruments are warranted for SIX YEARS and are sent anywhere on 15 day's test trial. Royal Gen Organ, Solid Black Walnut Case, for only $35. Send for Illustrated Catalog. Please mention this paper when you write. MEMORIES OF THE HIGH- KEST WARE at lower price than is asked for interior once. Write us and we will take pleasure in giving all the information desired free of charge. Our Institutions are are warranted for SIX YEARS and are sent anywhere on 15 day's test trial. Royal Gem Organ, Solid Rib Kalent Case, for only $33. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. Please mention this paper when you write. Washington, Warren Co., N. J. Topeka Plaindealer. PRIDGE TO TOPKATENT No 38 meets 1st and 6th Saturday afternoon of each month at No 606 North Karma avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordau, Q. M. Miss Auna Reynold, C. P. MACEDONIA TABRNACKLE No 32, U.K. T. Hall 609 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd days of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordau, C. P.; Miss Sarah Walker, C. R. MACEDONIAN LOODGE No 9, GOOD SAMARIANS and DAUGHTERS of SAMARIA, meets second and fourth Friday editions of each month at 4 o'clock, at 123 East Seventh street. Visiting Samarians are always welcome. W. E. Jackson, Chief. ALLIE Lawsov, Recordng Sec. PEARLY ROSE TABnacle No 77, meets 1st and third Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at 125 East Suth street. Mrs. S. A. Owens, C. R; Mrs. W. G. KERRACHAL, H. P. LOCAL AND PERSONAL "We tell it as 'tis told to us." Mr. and Mrs. Robinson's son Oland is convalescent this week. Mrs. Lizzie Fuel has been on the sick list for several weeks. Mr. G. T. Odell was a very pleasant caller Tuesday. Miss Mary Calloway of Kansas City is the guest of Mrs. W. J. Johnson on 13th street. Miss Stella Slaughter will leave in a few days for St. Louis, Mo., to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. O, A, A, Taylor visited in Leavenworth and Kansas City, last week, Mrs Cora Ray visited her folks at Garnet, Kansas last week, Mrs, Frank Hayes attended the Inter-State Literary association in St, Joseph last week, Bishop C, T, Shaffer, will preach at St, John A, M, E, church Sunday at 11 a, m, Miss Anna Stafford of Emporia was the guest of Mrs P, J, Buckner last week. Mr. and Mrs J, M, Wright attended the club dance in Kansas City on Monday night, Mr, Jefferson, King of Lawrence and Prof, Wm, Griffin of Kansas City spent New Years in the city visiting friends, Rev, Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor of the Knights of Tabor spent Christmas visiting in the city Mrs. George Chestney entertained Rev. J. M. Rivers and wife, and Rev. T. J. Moppins and wife to dinner Christmas. Mrs. D. S. Sawyer and daughter, Miss Naomio, of Chillicothe, Mo., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nat. Sawyer. Miss Georgia Porter entertained The Western Star club at cards Tuesday evening, Jan 1st, 1901. Tim Cooper the king of Kansas City dudes and prince o good fellow was in town New Years and danced with the Ivy club Prof. W. R. Carter of the Industrial School spent a few days in Jefferson City, Mo. last week visiting with Mr. Booker T, Washington, whom he engaged to deliver a speech in this city the last of January, The Whist club entertained last Saturday evening at 618 Kansas ave., in honor of the visitors. Dancing was the principle amusement of the evening. Light refreshments were served. Guy's orchestra furnished the music. The Ivy club entertained a New Year's party Tuesday evening at Masonic hall. Dancing being the leading feature of the evening. At a late hour the merry dancers departed wishing each many happy returns of the New Year and New Century. The Oak Leaf club met with Mrs J. M. Wright, 1216 Lincoln street Professor R. H. Wade met the club and gave an interesting address which was highly appreciated by the ladies. After a delightful repast the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. W. S. Ware, 1186 Buchanan street next Wednesday. The Golden Rod club was entertained by Katharine Harris on last Friday afternoon. Quite an enjoyable time was had by all. Miss Rucker of Atchison, Miss Hawkins and Sylvester Banks of Kansas City, Kans., Messrs Carter of the "Hottest Coon in Dixie." The club will meet Friday Jan. 4th, 1901. All members requested to be present. Election of officers. At 5:30 Monday afternoon Miss Hester Hawkins entertained some of the visiting young ladies at a Pink Tea. The house was decorated in Christmas green and holly. Everything in the delightful repast was in pink or white. The guests who enjoyed Miss Hawkins hospitality were Miss Mary Jordon, Miss Neppie Rucker, of Atchison, Misses Mollie and Fannie DePriest, of Salina, Miss Flavie Choteau and Miss Johnson, of Lawrence, and Miss Anna Stifford, of Emporia. Mr. and Mrs. Douglass entertained quite a number of their relatives and friends Tuesday evening December 25th, at a six o'clock dinner served in four courses. Mrs. Douglass as hostess displayed great culinary art. The younger guests spent a pleasant evening dancing to the delicious strains of McLane & Colemans orchestra assisted by the Douglass Brothers. At a reasonable hour all departed having been most pleasantly entertained as only the host and hostess know how. The Western Star club gave one of their delightful parties Thursday evening December 27th at No. 500 Lawrence street Among the visitors present were Miss Anna Reynolds and Messrs. Clark, Oden and Mr. Henry. A very delicious repast was served in courses. Cards and dancing were the principal amusement until time to depart for home. Mr. J. Anderson as president and Miss Maggie Cantrel, as secretary, deserve credit for their uniting efforts to make this party a success, which it was. Fred M, Stonestreet, our popular city marshal has just returned from a trip to Logansport, Ind, where he went after Frank Kingsland charged with embezzlement. While on his trip he had the pleasure of meeting Gov. Mount of Indiana, on whom he called for requisition papers. The treatment received from all officials with whom he came in contact. He speaks in high terms of his treatment by Chief of Police James Foley, D, Z, Brick, John H, Smith, Deputy Sheriff John Gallagher, of Logansport Mr. Stonestreet's record as city marshal during the past two years is one of which all colored people should be proud, Miss Raymous Dyer celebrated her thirteenth birthday on New Year's day by receiving a number of her young friends. The rooms were tastefully decorated in pink and white. Miss Dyer was assisted in receiving her guests by Miss Bessie Bennett and Master Leonard Clark. The table presented a handsome sight dressed in cut flowers with a beautiful candlestand in the center from which extended pink and white ribbons to the corners. The birthday cake was decorated with thirteen pink and white candles. Those present were Miss Bessie Bennett, Arnicholas Chiles, Bessie Haynes, Eudora McClelland and Mable Ware; Masters Lawrence Ware, Peter Haynes, Leonard Clark, Eddie Sullivan and Henry Huddleson. The afternoon was spent in playing games. On Thursday afternoon Dec, 27th, from 2 to 5 o'clock, Mrs I, L, Jamison and Miss M, A, Jamison, received their friends. More than 50 ladies called during the afternoon. They were assisted through the rooms by Mrs Abbott, Misses Richardson and Thompson, Hazel Coleman at the piano furnished music, Ota Bass was at the punch bowl, The rooms were decorated with holly and evergreen. The out of town ladies who called were Mrs Tarbet of Denver, Mrs Scales and Misses Porter of Kansas City, Kansas; Miss Guy of Dunlap; Miss Rucker of Atchison; Misses DePriest of Salina and Mrs Duncan of Ncosho Falls. In the evening the ladies who assisted, and their gentlemen friends were entertained by Miss Jamison, At the C, M, E, church, cor. 14th and Van Buren Sts, last Sunday evening, Rev, J, M, Brown, presiding elder in delivering a valedictory to the 19th century concluded with the following peroration,—“Nineteenth Century, Farewell” The following of which is a part: “We shall ever cherish the memory of the magnificent events and wonderful achievements, with which thy balmy days, mirthful weeks, tranquil months, recurring years, and progressive decades, are so resplendently replete thou hast ushered society from her pales of ignorance, superstition and insignificance. Thou, through thy wonderful discoveries and inventions hast ameliorated the serf's burden. Thou hast made man's yoke easy All nations and rising generation, will call thee blessed. Thou hast scaled the mount of art and science, hast girdled the earth with an electric belt, and, with fiery lances thou hast driven thy burning steeds to Jupiter's lofty heights, and in every direction through the unbounded main expanded the visible universe developing new stars, new planets and new worlds. Thou hast laid in store materialistic ideas for future development in the scientific world. Thy seed hath fallen upon good soil and shall be, as the bread cast upon the waters, gathered many days, hence. Farewell ye fading momental Next Tuesday morning the Twentieth Century will kiss the decaying brow of thy frosted locks. Thy breath is corrupting, thy days are extinct, and the grave is ready for thee. Upon thy tombstone, angels with fiery pens will inscribe indelibly this short epitaph: Sweet hundred years of art and science, Peace be thy calm repose; Thy then are called to sacrifice. Mrs E, Azalia Hackley will sing at St, John A, M, E. church, Jan, 10th, proceeds for the benefit of the church debt, Miss Eliza L, Crutcher of Harrodsburg, Ky, is in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs D, D, Hope, 1314 Washington street, St, Simeon Episcopal church will hold its Epiphany party on Monday next with Mrs, J, M, Wright, All communicants of the church are expected to be present, EAST HILL. The East Hill Sunday school carried out a successful Christmas entertainment. The program consisted of songs, recitations and dialogues. The tree was loaded down with presents and the hearts of the children were made glad. NORTH TOPEKA. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan postponed her visit to St. Louis, Mo., last week on account of the paying off the death claim of Dt. Sarah Thomas a member of Macedonia Tab. No. 93, last Thursday evening, of which she is H. P. Misses Bell Forte and Gertie Winns of Emporia, spent Christmas with parents and friends. Misses F. Shoetau, Flemming and J. Johnson, of Lawrence are spending a few days with Mrs. John Jones and Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Hannah Bradford, a member of the Union Benevolent lodge is quite ill at her home 1214 Logan street. Misses M. Hall and Williams and Mr. Eddie Williams, of Paxico are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Forte, on North Madison street. Miss Martha Drain and Mr. J. L. Nolan were married at the brides' sisters, Monday evening, December 24h, 1900, 1126 Kansas Avenue. Many valuable presents were received. Miss Callie Birdwhistle left for Lawrence, Tuesday where she will spend a few days visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Malinda Haley, a member of Macedonia Tab. No. 93, a Dt. of Liberty and Independent Benevolent lodges is quite ill at her home, 1210 Logan street. Rev. M. Wooten returned to Lincoln a few days ago. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan has been on the sick list for a few days at her home 903 Western avenue, but is up and around again. Miss Rosalie Nolan and Johnny Williams were married Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents on North Madison street. The bride was attired in white satin with accordian pleated ruffle around the skirt large white satin bows on the side. The bride carried orange blossoms in her left hand. Refreshments were served at the grooms sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson, on Jackson street. Many valuable presents were received. Macedonia Tabernacle, No. 93, paid off $55, installation to Mr. John Thomas and the heirs of Dt. Sarah Thomas, the money was paid by the chief C. G. M. Sir Frank Wilson at the U. K. T. hall 609 N. K. A., they paid off a host of friends. The chief, C G. M gave a grand lecture to the audience. Mrs. Emmm Gaines, C G. P. made a brief talk. St. Luke is doing nicely. 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. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many 80 CALLED hair growers and hair-traighteners 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 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 through 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 ease 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 aneurious 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. Now, we ask you a plain question: $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with all we claim for them? We is guarantee, and we are glad it has been satisfied in every respect. Day using our Hair Tonics, the King of all Hair Tonics, Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, like short, harsh hair long and short, worrying scalp diseases. It often after Ozono has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its nature. Let us make a statement. Many hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; it can it to drop out. Ozono stains nothing but Ozono is necessary can stop the use at any time. Day or two after the first application is good at any time: Cut out the sum of One Dollar, and we no one large bottle of Elon bright, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections, one fancy jar of beautifier—removes wrinkles, makes the old look young. We one package of our celebrated LILY PURE, and no soap but a Missouri Pack F THE GREAT SOUTHWEST States of Kansas, Missouri and the Indian Territory. Passenger Trains are run between Kansas City and numerous Hot Springs Of Art. ONLY by this LINE H. C. TOWNSEND, GREAT ST, LOUIS, MO. ACKING HOUSE MANAGER Salesle and Retailer and sugar cured M : : : 306 E. 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 Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harah, Curly, Relfractory, Trouble-toned Hair, will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your hair of all hair tinges, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, 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. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono 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 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 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 plant, 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 Traveling the States of H Colorado, Kansas, and the N Five (5) Daily Passenger in each direction, between The Famous Hot Are reached ONLY by t H.C.T 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. Are reached ONLY by this LINE KANSAS PACKING Wholesale Fresh and sugar SCHMIDT BRO'S : 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 NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KA8. grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or ask you a plain question—would we also be dissatisfied with our preparations, or aim for them? We have advertised for us, and we are glad to say that every one died in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser of our preparations, and every purchaser of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positivelyky, Harach, Only, Refractory. Troubleshair hair long and straight. It will curc scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff has been applied. It will stop your hair by hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays in use at any time. The good effects or after the first application. bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make any time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, skin soft and pliant, and cures all facial imperfections, and actually removes freckles, wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look. Age 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 Lines LINE OWNSEND, 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 west. OFFICE HOURS: 8 10 A.M. 3 10 5 P.M. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558. EAGLE'S "Rose Tint" Leads All Others, 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 Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and colors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm, pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $140, 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 M-tropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not spotted 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. Here is another: MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. 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. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $200. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiller, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Final, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scrub, Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 bats 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 Coal, Wood, Feed, Flour, Building-Stone and Water. 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. Indianapolis, Ind. 中華民國二十四年十一月二十六日 國民政府發行 國民政府發行 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once. GREETINGS A Happy New Year A Prosperous Twentieth Century The Topeka Plaindealer--Kansas Best Weekly Paper, Sends Greetings to its Many Readers. Is What We Must Have this Year =