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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The True Eleven Atchison The Home of an Organization of Merrit--Organized to promote the Race. GROWING ORGANIZATION VOLUME III. The True Atchison The Hom ization of Merrit to promote GROWING ORG It was on the 30th day of June, 1893, that the True Eleven was instituted in the city of Atchison, by the founder, Dr. W. H. Hudson, now Supreme Chief, assisted by Dr. G. G. Brown, and the Prof. H. M. G. Spencer, deceased. After it was explained to the sober-minded people, the high and needy purpose of the society, over two hundred joined hands in in its support. As the order was founded on the True Eleven desciples of Christ, so Judas came also, wanting to get his 30 pieces of silver. M. DR. W. H. HUDSON Supreme Chief. The main object of this society is the advancement of the Negro race in America. Looking at the fragmentary conditions and efforts of the people, the lack of racial pride and manhood, the indifference to the commercial and industrial activity of associate races, the preponderance of jealousy and "wish-I-was-white" senselessness, and the greedy love for dress and big dinner, instead of an active and earnest effort for wealth, the founder saw a large vacancy and was moved to band the people in branches of a great union, wherein all the racial shortcomings could be solemnly exposed and rectification instituted. The after effects, or sequence of slavery, were systematically schooled in and must be systematically schooled out, ere the race is prepared to—in force—move against other barriers. A Branch for the ladies known as "Mary's Temple," and one for the men "Traveler's Sanctum," were organized in 1893, July 11, and July 23, respectively. They were not long in getting together in joint session, and there decided to take an advance step, cease paying rent and own property; so this union purchased the Nass [Image of a woman with dark hair and a white shirt] MRS. SOFA STEPHENSON. Virgin of the Temple. building which has three store rooms aud a commodious hall, at the same time 9 white lodges were renting the same. All visitors to this city speak in high praise of this beautiful hall with modern fixtures and accommodations, including a nice Kimbal piano. It was certainly purchased with less expense per member, annually, than many say they pay to keep up regalia and taxations in lodges who are competing in public display. The members are beginning to enjoy the fruit of their concerted efforts. They have passed the influence of the many silly expressions by those who would not advance and did not come to see others do so. Such as, "you have bitten off more than you can chew. The white people will have that property back in twelve months." "Three men are just makisg a tool out of you all, they will own the property, mark what I tell you," etc. Some carried falsehoods of a serious nature to white people and tried hard to excite sufficient wrath to insure a downfall of these true members of the race. But the leaders of the True Eleven gratefully thank those whites who quietly investigated for truth's sake, and at different times informed the T. E. The had a lower opinion of the falsehood bearer and mischief-maker, than the low opinion the mischief-maker tried to mould against the T. E., and many a high compliment thereby, came to the energetic and industrial front of the society. The leaders said "God forgive these evil doers for they know not what they do." But be it ignorance, or be it meanness, that cause some to not join hands to prosecute a common cause, the day is fast approaching in which the roaring thunder-clap of the active hand of other races will reveal to the whole race that they are jammed in a corner suffocating, and crying "Oh Lord, how long!" The leaders have secured many a good job for the members, have encouraged several to engage in business enterprises, and have seen that every dollar was given to the purpose for which it was raised. The members have rallied well; the $4000 invested in their property speaks for itself. Have buried the following members: Acquaintances Highbald, Dysart, Stroughter, Cluke and Jackson, and friends Kelley, Valuzette, Coleman and Sloss. Have saved the neck of one man from mob vengeance. Have lead many indifferent or blind persons to awake to the needs of the hour. Have had the only emancipation celebrations with free gates and free eatings. Have done much to disabuse minds that the color of true skin on quality of the true hair had nothing to do in regulating the high or low standing of a Negro with sensible people. The Virgin, or leader of the Temple, is a race-loving lady worthy of trust, acquaintance Sofa Stephenson. This is her second term and she has made a good record, liken unto the interest shown in the days of Ex-Virgin Amelia Shaw and Sarah Hinkle. Her members are upright, true and active, and take great pride in the mission of the union. It has been several years since the peace has been at all disturbed among them. The leader of the Sanctum is a man of much courage and unquestioned honesty, J. T. Jackson. He too is on his second TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 11, 1901. Society. term, and has made a record very pleasing to his members. A vote of thanks were tendered friends J. T. Jackson, Preston Mosley, Frank Saunders and Thos. Wilson for their extra financial efforts in behalf of the Sanctum. Friend Geo. Kerford is the Chairman of the Trustee Board and he is a leader whose name is worthy of mention, as his interest has never waned. The True Eleyen have another advanced or great step, as important as the hall purchase, they will soon spring on the public, as all the details are nearly completed for success. They are jubilant over the decision of the Imperium, that three envoys by and from the union are to be sent to all parts of the world on a three year's tour, to learn and report in detail the different outlets inviting the industrious Negro. The outcome is far reaching. They have three treasures in the bank, each branch has a fund, and there is a trustee fund. No money paid out only by check drawn directly in favor of the creditor. Eighteen new names have been added to membership in the city in the last three weeks. Sick dues will be raised in June to $4.00 per week. The income from the property guarantees it. So much for high aims and honest leadership. We can build our monuments so strong while we live, that they will shine afar when we are dead. Truth has declared it. Each workman's labor shall stand for itself. So with renewed energy continue he we begun work. [Name] Miss Georgie Pringle after spending a very pleasant Christmas with her mother and friends returned to Portland where she is teaching school. Mrs. Tom Lillard living about two and a half miles south of town entertained a few of her friends from town Saturday. Melvina Bell and Mary Logan are at home after a very pleasant visit in St. Louis. Miss Logan will leave for Jefferson City, and will probably make it her future home. The Christmas tree festivals at both the Methodist and Baptist churches were a success. The reception given in Kemper's hall Wednesday of last week by the young men, was indeed a swell affair. Nathaniel Goodrich of Glasgow was the guest of Miss M. J. Goode, Sunday. Myrtle Griffin of Macon City was the gnest of Mrs. Ada Cunningham during the holidays. Prof. Horace Stone and wife were the guest of Mrs. Annie Curry last week. K. McDonal and Miss Susie Jamerson were married Thursday evening at the home of the bride's grand parents, Mrs. Jane Walker. WASHINGTON, D. C. Preparations for the reception and entertainment of the many colored people who will be in attendance at the inauguration of President McKinley, March 4, next, are taking definite shape. The Inaugural Welcome Club, which has been organized for this special purpose, is quite cosmopolitan in its make-up, including among its members citizens from nearly every state in the union. The club will spare no effort to make it pleasant for all visitors on that occasion. The colored visitors are at liberty to attend the ball and reception given under the management of the General Inaugural Committee; but one can readily appreciate the wisdom and necessity of a special provision for the reception and entertainment of colored visitors. This club will save many inconveniences and embarrassments. This club will have the cooperation and assistance of the General Inaugural Committee in providing the best accommodations and preventing impositions. The officers of the club are Daniel Murry, D. C., President; Hon. John P. Green, of Ohio; Dr. Hamilton L. Smith, D. C., Vice-President; Henry Y. Arnett, of Ohio, Secretary; Henry P. Slaughter, of Kentueky, Corresponding Secretaty; Henry E. Baker, of Tenn., Treasurer. I am reliably informed that President McKinley told Bishops Arnett and Walters that he would make no changes in the personel of his colored appointees. The colored men who are holding important positions are good republicans, have rendered valuable services to their party, and have and are performing their duties with dignity and credit to the country, themselves and the race. If this is to be President McKinley's policy we have much to be thankful for, because we will be spared the spectacle of a general scramble for the old shoes of Douglas and Bruce. It may save the boys who worked faithfully and expect something both time and money to learn that Register of Treasury Lyons, and Recorder Cheatham are safely lodged in the repository of the public crib, and that they must look out for something new, especially since Presedent McKinley has promised to give favorable consideration to the recognition of the colored brother, when vacancies occur. The President has shown his appreciation of the services rendered the party by the Negro, in the appointment of Cyrus Field Adams, of Chicago, as assistant register of the treasury. The appointment deserves special mention, following as it does, so close on the heels of the last election. It makes no difference now how Cyrus worked the trick so soon, suffice to say he has landed on the pie counter with both feet and will proceed to hold down his share of the pie. Cyrus deserves the recognition. He worked hard and faithful in last campaign and did much to keep the colored contingent in line. We congratulate Cyrus on his preferment. The reapportionment of congressional representation is one of the most important subjects now before congress. Representatives Crumpacker of Indiana, Hamilton of Michigan, Olmsted of Pennsylvania and General Shuttle of Ohio, are the leading champions of the plan to cut down the representation from those states where suffrage is restricted. There is a strong sentiment among republican members in favor of some such a measure as is proposed by Representative Crumpacker, but it looks as though this sentiment would be subordinated to expediency. The more conservative members do not favor such a reduction, as it would not only cut down the southern but many of the northern states. Gen. Shattuc in his speech on the subject last Saturday, pointed out that ten states abridged the suffrage to an average of twenty per cent. They were California, 7.7 per cent; Connecticut, 5.3 Delaware, 14.3; Louisiana, 45.8 Maine, 5.5; Massachusetts, 6.2; Mississippi, 40; North Carolina, 35.7 South Carolina, 45, and Wyoming 3.4. "The defense employed, in the seventies, that the abridgment of the electorate was the act of individuals and not of the State, no longer holds good," said Gen. Shattuc. "In four of the Southern States the denial of the right to vote to 40 or 50 per cent. of the male members, twenty-one years of age or over, and citizens of (Continued on Page Two.) Kansas LegislatureConvenes [Name] J. H. CHILDERS We are not given to tooting our own horn but the following very complimentary notice appeared in a recent issue of the Topeka Mail and Breeze, and we can not resist the temptation to reproduce it. We feel highly gratified that our humble effort in behalf our people and the party have merrited "honrable mention:" Jasper H. Childers was born at Williamstown, Ky., in 1867. Both of his parents were slaves. At the age of 6 he went to Howell, Mich., where he attended the common schools. He was gradu- [Image of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and bow tie, looking slightly to the side.] M. B. HON. GEORGE J. BARKER, of Douglas County, Speaker of the A man of sterling qualities, and one of the abiians of Kansas. ated in 1885. In September of that year he cast his lot with Kansas. When the "American Citizen" was started in 1886, he edited it with John Waller, remaining on the paper two years. He then entered the employ of the Kansas Loan and Trust company, remaining till it went out of business, and then he worked for its successors. In 1892 he took up the pen again, editing the "Times-ObsERVER," and doing the work at night. The Plaindealer, now one of the leading Afro-American papers of the west, was started in January, 1899 with Mr. Childers as editor. He still works at his desk in the daytime and at night prepares his "copy". The paper bears the stamp of his personality and the editorials are extensively copied. No paper published by Negroes in this state has ever reached the high point in the confidence and esteem of the people of Kansas as is now enjoyed by the Plaindealer. Much of this influence is due to the splendid editorial work of Mr. Childers. Taking the position that the solution of the race problem demands the development of the race materially and morally, the Plainderler has steadily held to the course and has done much to mould a more favorable public sentiment for his people. During the last campaign his paper wielded a powerful influence for the success of the Republican party and there is a strong sentiment in favor of substantial recognition from the national administration for him. Kansas Negroes should be recognized because of their fidelity to the party. House Organizes With George J. Barker of Douglass County as Speaker. MR. BURTON'S SPEECH Perfect harmony prevailed within the ranks of Republican workers. In the caucus held prior to the opening of the legislature on Tuesday, the program agreed upon by the party managers. The withdrawal of Senator Baker from the senatorial race will cause the legislature get down to business early. The question of the election of a United State's Senator was made an issue in the recent campaign, and the overwhelming victory is a compliment to the popularity of Mr. Burton. For ten years he has been a persistent candidate for this very honorable position, but his ambition has ever been subordinated to party success. His choice by a majority of the Republicans is no wise a reflection on the service and esteem of Senator Baker, but it is a just recognition of the services of a 1860 Speaker of the House. and one of the ablest parliamenta- man whose energy, ability and splendid efforts for party success entitles him to the highest gift of the party. In accepting the unanimous nomination of the Republican caucus, Mr. Burton, after thanking the Republicans of Kansas for the honors conferred upon him said, in part: "It should be the duty of every Republican to remember that his fealty is to his country and to his party. He connected country and party to- the de y- his he he d. es he nd as HON. JOSEPH RALPH BURTON. Kansas' next Representative in the United States Senate. One of the most brilliant orators of the week. M. B. NUMBER 2. Convenes es With George Bouglass County speaker. N'S SPEECH gether, because every man who is a Republican believe in that way he can best promote the interest of his party. The Republican party has crystalized into law the most progressive thought of the most progressive people in the most progressive period of the worlds history. Kansas Republicans are now in harmony with the nation and among themselves. Following Mr. Burton's very brief but eloquent speech several very neat responses were made. The Republican caucus of the Senate and House selected the following corps of officers and adjourned: OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE. Speaker—George J. Barker, of Douglas. Speaker pro tem—Ed. McKeever, of Shawnee. Chief Clerk—Charles Lobdell, of Lane. Postmaster — Captain A. A. Thorp, of Pawnee. Assistant Postmaster — Mrs. Schaum, of Douglas. Chief Doorkeeper—F. S. Johnson, of Washington. Sergeant-at-Arms, T. S. Stover, of Allen. First Assistant Sergeant-at-Arm, Dan Dyer, of Allen. Chaplain, the Rev. John Moorhead, of Douglas. Pages, Albert Safford, Shawnee; P. D. Haag, Fred A. Carter, A. J. Frost, F. Blount, Joe Campbell, T. G. Moss, Harry Abbott, L. M. Clark. Secretary, Charles M. Sheldon, Kansas City, Kan. Assistant Secretary, Frank Flenniken, Emporia. Sergeant-at-Arms, George W. Veale, Topeka. Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, March Guy, Grenola; Horace Fenk, Russell; J. M. Hedrick, Hutchinson. Chaplain, the Rev. J. D. McBrian, Sedan. Docket Clerk, Geo. W. Jones, Mound City. Assistant Docket Clerk, George B. Munson, Montrose. Journal Clerk, J. T. Treadway, La Harpe. Assistant Journal Clerks, T. A. Richie, Girard; T. A. Wiseman, Ridley. Document Clerk, L. G. Pottle, El Dorado. Assistant Document Clerks, C. C. Moore, Cherryvale; Mrs. L. J. Worden, Lawrence. Bookkeeper, F. R. Dighton, Barnes. Stenographer, William Brown, Neodesha. (Continued on page two.) THE NEW YORKER --- --- Published at Topek, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 118 E. 9th st. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JAN. 11, 1901. [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office not later than Tuesday.] WASHINGTON LETTER Continued from first page. the United States, is no longer the act of individuals but of the States. The doubts and quibbles of former years cannot be said to exist now to obstruct the application of the provisions of the fourteenth amendment. The very argument that was presented then to defend, today convicts. To my mind, the first cause which led former Congresses to refrain from action has now entirely disappeared in these four instances. "I do not say that States have not the right to establish educational qualifications for their electors, but I do maintain that when they have done so they must pay the penalty prescribed in the Constitution and have their representation abridged proportionately. I do not say that we shall punish only Louisiana; I do not say that we shall punish only Massachusetts; I do not say that we shall punish only California; but I do say and insist, as the representative of a State in which every male member twenty-one years of age and over is guaranteed the sacred right of franchise that there is a constitutional remedy prescribed for their acts, and I do demand that that remedy be applied." The republican party has the power to remedy this evil, by legislation, and the sooner it faces the duty, the better for the country at large. The colored people are watching this fight with the greatest interest, though they are by no means the only ones affected by the unequal and unjust representation. COLORED CORRESPONDENTS DINED. The resident correspondents of colored newspapers were given a complimentary dinner by Judson W-Lyons, Register United States Treasury, and H. P. Cheatham, recorder deeds, at 1417 Corcoran street, last Saturday night. Among the party were L. M. Hershaw, Atlanta, Ga., Age; R. R. Thompson, Indianapolis, Ind, Freeman; W. T. Menard, New York Age; Paul H. Bray, Topeka, Kan., Plaindealer; R. C. M. Simmons, Washington Colored American; T. H. Malone, Atlanta, Ga., Age; Charles E. Hall, Chicago, Ill. Conservator; H. Y Arnett, Xyena, Ohio, Standard and Gazette; H. P. Slaughter, Lexington, Ky., Standard; Lucien H. White, Georgia Baptist; S. B. Jackson, Omaha, Neb., Enterprise; H. L. Wilson, Washington Bee; E. J. Smith, Star of Zion, Raleigh, N. C.; J. B. Askins, Old Fellows' Journal, Philadelphia; Alexander L. Manley, Washington Daily Record; J. Madison Vance, Congressman George H. White, ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, D. H. Mason, and W. H. Sykes. Addresses were made by Register Lyons, Recorder Cheatham, Congressman White, ex-Gov. Pinchback, J. Madison Vance, of La. H. Y. Arnett, of Ohio, W. T. Menard, R. W. Thompson and others. Messrs. Lyons and Cheatham took this method and occasion to testify their appreciation of the valuable support given them by the colored press. It was the first occasion of the kind in the history of Washington. Mr. John L. Slaughter, the representative colored business man of Milwaukee, Wis., and wife, are visiting friends in Washington. LEGISLATURE CONVENES. Continued from first page. Assistant Stenographer, Ira Noyes, Troy. Postmaster, Major Fred Lewis, Marion. Assistant Postmaster, Miss Elizabeth Kendendine, Hiawatha. Reading Clerk— Head Doorkeeper, J. C. Neighbors, Ness City. Assistant Doorkeepers, Ed. Baxter, Marion; J. E. Groom, Maryville, Charles Walters, Republic City; B. F. Pierpon, Barkley; C. L. Hand, Newton; C. C. James, Lawrence; William Pitt, Glen Elder; H. A. Davis, Anthony. Guards to Cloak Room, R. M. Shelby, Paola; William Nice, Caldwell; Henry Cooper, Marys- ville; J. W. Richards, Manhattan. Night Watch, Peter Latouna, Aurora. Telephone Girl, Miss Marie Kiesow, Topeka. Head Janitor, Sam Hughes, Osage City. Assistant Janitors, Ernest L. Gayden, Kansas City; W. J. Carter, Garnett; F. Bennyworth, Pawnee; William Harper, Gilbert Parks, Holton; A. G. Goodwin, George, W. Jackson, Leavenworth; G. W. C-arles, Topeka. Pages, Gerald V. Goss, Colby; Virgil Spencer, Kansas City, Kan.; Don E. Wells, Erie; Curtis Topliff, Lebanon; James B. Griffin, Topeka; Ralph Fryor, Lawreuse; Frank McRae, Topeka; Sidney Gerow, Atchison. The selection of George J. Barker, of Douglas County, for speaker, of the House, was the first step in the settlement of the vexatious, sensational question. Mr. Barker is a man of splendid ability and will discharge the duties of his position with credit to the party and state. Among the Afro-Americans of Douglas County, Mr. Barker is held in high esteem and they feel greatly elated over his success. The selection of seargeants-atarms and janitors is left to the chiefs, and doubtless many of the colored boys will be cared for. GREAT BEND. Mr. Editor PLAINDEALER: Great Bend is one of the greatest little towns in Southwestern Kansas for holliday entertainments. Commencing on Christmas Eve, with the A. M. E. Church Christmas tree, in the Odd Fellows Hall, with a large crowd and a glorious good time which netted the church about $8.00. The people don't seem to care so much about the outcome of the finances as they do of having a good time, so they give away one-half of what ought to be the profits just to have a large crowd. On Christmas night the Second Baptist Church had their Christmas tree in one of the empty store rooms, with a nice crowd. Both the churches had very nice concerts at the first part of their entertainments. The Baptist entertainment ended with a Negro minstrel. We did not learn what they netted. The Masons then came in for their part of the spoil on Thursday evening, and on Friday evening the Odd Fellows tried their hand, and in the vacant spaces the worldly people that do not care what they do, occupied the entire time until it got too cold for them to come in from the country. So you can see the weather had to clog the wheel of merriment. On Christmas day Rev. and Mrs. Lucas started for Sterling, Kan., and was disappointed by being too late for the train. They were to eat a Christmas dinner at Raimond, Kan., with Mr. Henry and Edith Hockins, formerly of Topeka. Last Friday morning, Rev. and Mrs. Lucas left for Sterling, Kan., their other charge, where Mrs. Lucas received a very nice Xmas present from Miss Luella Miller; at this place they had a very fine and intelligent concert with the young people of the town. Sterling is looking up; since the appointment of Rev. Lucas on this work we have succeeded in finishing up the church, and the next quarterly meeting will be held in it on the 13th and 14th inst. by Rev. J. W. Braxton, Presididing Elder of the Topeka District. The northern weather has pushed the temperature down until it reached nine deg. below zero, Mrs. Pillows is reported as being very ill at her home in west part of town, Happy New Years to the PLAINDEALER and its corps of officers. Please send us some sample copies, we may do you some good. LORING. Miss Florence Brown, of Leavenworth, Kan., is the guest of Mr. W. W. Betteis. The people of Loring and Bonner gave a surprise party on Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Ewing. Mrs. Cora Morgan, of Eudora, Kan., formerly of this place, was the guest of her uncle Mr. R. P. Brown, last week. Mrs. Sarah Edwards, of Eudora, was visiting her sfster, Mrs. T. A. Ewing. Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell, of Kansas City, Mo., spent Christmas with her brother, Mr. R. P. Brown. Pearlie Brown and Lizzie Porter will spend New Year with their uncle of this place. Libbie Ewing and Elnora Brown attended the Christmas tree at Edwardsville, and reported a grand success. H. P. Ewing is still on jury. Mr. J. J. Ewing and Sam Hunly of Edwardsville, made a flying trip to Loring Saturday. Frank Lyon's family, of Loring, has moved to Edwardsville, where he expects to farm next summer. Neil McMillan, of Bonner Springs, is the guest of his sister Mrs. T. A. Ewing. ATCHISON. Dear Editor:—I have been waiting for you to write me a letter concerning my story, but as yet I have received none. I have at last come to the conclusion that by your printing that part of my story in your PLAIN-DEALER which I did send you, was an answer to my request of having my whole story published in your paper. If so I accept the same with great pleasure, but if not I will feel sorry if I am intruding upon your kindness by sending it. I have been reading Mr. Booker T. Washington's great story, "Up From Slavery." I think it one of the most interesting stories I ever read. As I read how my heart fills with pity for all who were so unfortunate as to wear the iron bands of slavery. I think it very sympathetic. Mrs. Jno. Black entertained her society, the Juvenile Branch No. 21, G. U. O. of O. F., at her home in Walnut & M. Sts., Dec, 31, 1900. After the business and initiating of three new candidates they had a beautiful Christmas tree all loaded with fruits, candies, pop-corn and several presents. Miss Estella Black furnished music for the evenin; everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves. The Juveniles presented Mrs. Jno. Black a handsome vase and Miss Estella Black a beautiful handkerchief box, senior and junior supervisors, and Miss Maggie Guest, secretary of the society, got a lovely cup and saucer. Every one went away merrily. There were twenty-three Juveniles present. Mrs. Anna Bell Mack, of Omaha, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Truhart. Mrs. Pander Jackson, wife of Benjamin Jackson, one of our respectable farmers, died Thursday at the residence of her son. J. T. Jackson, 605, Division street. She had been a member of the True Eleven since it was first organized, who had charge of the remains. The funeral was preached Friday at Ebucerze Baptist church, by Rev. Wm. Smothers. She stood high in the community and the be reaved husband, sons and relatives have the deepest sympathy of her many friends. A man on Division street beats his children so unmercifully that the white and colored people around him are talking seriously of having him arrested. If he thinks, just because the motherless children are his, the law permits him to brutally beat them he is mistaken. They say his vicious marks can be found on them. The neighbors are congratulated for raising their voices against a man who could be so cruel to his own blood. Miss Stafford, of Emporia, Kan., and E. Griffin, of K.C., Mo., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gray, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Johnson, accompanied by her daughter and grand daughter, Mrs. Mary McSpadden and Miss Emma, of Centralia, Kun., are now visiting her daughter, Mrs. Emma Briggs, on Spring street. Mrs. W. H. Hudson had an evening at her residence Saturday, in honor of her guest, Miss Pearl McNeal, of Topeka. Mrs. Hence Cook and Mrs. Francis Pitts, both had elaborate Christmas dinners and invited many friends. The PLAINDEALER correspondent reached his thirty-ninth birthday Dec. 24. Several of his friends, headed by Nathaniel Burgy, Mrs. Sofa Stephenson, Julia Benjamin, Huldy Dougherty, Amelia Shaw, Rev. J. D. Jones, Jno. Cook and P. R. Booker, resolved themselves into a committee and invited other friends to the True Eleven hall where they gave him a royal good birthday time, with a rich spread and many handsome presents including a real nice suit of clothes. Accept double thanks. Miss Lena Jones, of St. Joseph, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Hinkle. Atchison had twenty delegates present at the Inter-state at St. Joseph. Leavenworth had none. A refined woman came into the drug store to buy some breath deodering tablets, the clerk was shocked at the thought. "This woman drink intoxicating liquors?" He felt better on learning it was only to take care of the breath from hog chiteries. JOPLIN, MO. Mrs. Jennie Poe familiarly known as "Aunt Jennie" died last Thursday. She has been sick for some time, and she felt her days were numbered, she desired to return to her old home in Alabama to die among her friends and relatives. People kindly lent her aid until enough was raised to send her back, but her stay in her native southern home was short, just three, days and God called her to her eternal home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Knaves entertained their friends Wednesday; cards games and music were the features of the evening and at 11:30 p. m. a fine repast was served. Each one left commenting upon Mr. and Mrs. Knaves' excellent entertainment. Doc Harlow spent the holidays with his mother in this city. Mrs. Molly Hunter d'ed last Sunday evening at the residence of Mrs. Archie Vaughn, where she and her husband roomed. She was ill only a short time, her death was unexpected. Her body was sent to Ft. Smith, Ark., or burial. Mrs. Lottie Murry is still indisposed. The "Swell Four Hundred" gave a ball during the holidays. All reports a grand time. The regular Christmas eve. entertainments were observed at the churches. Christmas trees, candies, and pop corn and Santa Clause for the little ones, were all enjoyed by those attending. James N. Hughes spent a few days in Guthrie O. T., during the past week. Mrs. Pheenie of Kansas City, Kan., spent the holidays in our city. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court, Shawnee county, Kansas Walter B. Bryant, plaintiff, as Mattie E. Bryant, defendant (20531) To the above named defendant, Mattie E. Bryant, give 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 divorce, against the petition of the said plaintiff was died in the office of the clerk of the district court of said county and state, on the said of October, 1900, and unlaw you answer petition on or before the 7th day of January, 1901, said petition will be rendered against you annuating the bonds of matrimony heftore 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 GALFN NICORIA, Att 3 for plaintiff, Attest: A M. C. CALLAHAM, Clerk dist court. (First published Nov. 15, 1900) PUBLICATION NOTICE To all creditors and others interested in the estate of Emma Richardson 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 procurate court of Shawnee County on or before the 9th day of December 2009 and present objections if any you have or sasd estate and the administration thereon will be discharged and his bounder released. 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 1900.) Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, WITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY 220 Eag Fifth Street, TOPKEA, KANSAS A Profitable Way to See The West Is to join one of the personally conducted California excursions of the Santa Fé Route. Congenial companions are assured. Special conductors relieve you of all care and contribute materially to your enjoyment. No extra charge. Inquire of T. L. KING, Topha Agent, The Atchison, Topha & Santa Fe Ry. KANSAS SENIOR CENTENIAL EXPOSITION TOPEKA when in Kansas City Please Call a The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. HOWARD UNIVERSITY. WASHINGTON, D. C. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. INCLUDING Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Colleges Thirty-second session (1900-1901) will begin October 1, 1900, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmaceutical College, $78. All students must register before Oct. 12, 1900. For catalogue or further information, address P. J. SHADD, M. D. Secretary, 901 R. Street, N. W. City of Washington. Industrial Institute. Non-sectarian, co-educational, practical education of the Negro youth. Courses: English, normal, industrial, music and business. 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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. 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. 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Hold by dealers or send us $1.40 Postal or Express Money Order for 3 bottles express paid. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW 'C., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. PATENTS pickly secured. FIX DUE WHEN PATENT OFFERED. pickly secured. 44-PAGE BOOK PEEK. Contains reference to all Information. Write Brow Worc KNITAL OUTK. WILLIAMS. D. DEAN. Lead Least Building. WASHINGTON, D. C. Copeka Plaindealer. LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF TOPKATENT No 38, meets 1st. and saturday afternoon of each month at No. 908 North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Miss Aunia Reynold, C. R. MACDONIA NAGLE NAGLE No. 33, U. K. T. Hall 609 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd days 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 o'clock, at 123 Eam Seventh street. Visiting Samaria 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 East East Street. Mrs. S. A. Owens, C. R; Mrs. W. G. KERCHAVAL, H. P. LOCAL AND PERSONAL "We tell it as 'its told to us.' Will Vaughn has been down with the La Gripe. J. T. Frame, of Newton, is a new employee at the Asylum. St. Elmo Art club will meet at Mrs. Amanda Haley's, January 11. John Craig died of pneumonia on Monday and was buried on Tuesday. The Guy orchestra played for the Grocers meeting this week. Mrs. Julia McVeagh died at her home on Crane street this week. Mrs. J. H. Hicks and daughter gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. J. W. Cooley. Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley of Denver was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright. Mrs. J. W. Cooley of Lincoln, Neb., is visiting her mother and friends in this city. Bro. Johnson the genial door keeper is at his post again. He knows nothing but republicanism. Major G. W. Ford, of Fort Scott, was the guest of Mrs. Harris and family, last week. Charlie Steward is quite ill with lagrippe at his home, 1217 Buchanau street. S. Abernathy is home from Kansas City to visit with friends. Guy's Orchestra, and The Little Prim Quartette, furnished music for the Grocerymen's convention. John Smith of Lawrence, Kans., is now with the Plaindealer, better known as "Printer Smith." W. A. Bettis the stalwart of Garnett who is carrying $1400 of the pops, money is visiting the Legislature. The Rose Bud club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Adams 414 Western avenue Saturday, at two o'clock. Hon. S. E. Cave of the one hundred and twenty-third district is a hummer the gophers in western Kansas must go. Miss Ella Biggers entertained the Western Star club Tuesday Jan. Sh. at her residence 720 E. 12th street. St. Simon Episcopal church extends a cordial invitation to all to attend services there on Sunday at 4:30 p.m. cor. 7th street and Western avenue. The Second Baptist church rendered an excellent program at G. A. R. Hall on Xmas evening in connection with an entertainment. "The Hottest Coon In Divie" played last Wednesday night at the Crawford Theatre, to a large and appreciative audience. The company will leave Friday for the West. Chas. Barton died at the Riverside hospital last Sunday morning. He was about 42 years of age. He worked in the Central barber shop for 15 years. John Anderson and Howard Douglass left for Washington, D.C., and from there they will go to their home Nashville, Tenn. The coming musical concert by the "Per Aspra Mandolin club" 618 Kansas avenue will be one of the musical events of the seoson. Watch the date. Lawyer McWilliams and Clark of Lawrence was in the city this week on business. These young men are the coming lawyers in this state. Mr. Aurthur Falls of Chicago and Miss Angelica Grandpre of Topeka were united in marriage Dec. 31st. 1900 at St. Elizabeth church Father Kelly officiated. The sad intelligence of the death of Henry Haynes of Kansas City, Mo, on Wednesday at Gallatine Mo. He had many friends and admires in this city who will be shocked by the news. The grandest social event during the holidays, was the Masonic banquet given Thursday evening of last week, at their hall. About one hundred and fifty guests were present to partake of the sumptuous repast served at an elegantly decorated table which occupied the center of the room. . / The Dumas Club will meet at the residence of Mrs. M. C. Giffers, 1216 Van Buren street, on Friday. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. Maltbby, 1155 Clay street, Friday, 18th. inst. Chas Anderson of Valley Falls Kan., is an employee of the House of Representative. He is a loyal and leading republican of his county. His appointment was a just recognition of his valuable service to the party. Mrs. J. H. Childers, whose beautiful work on the Templar banner made for Cyrene Commandery a few years ago, attracted so much favorable attention, is now completing a set of stoles for St. Simon Episcopal church. They are of original design and well executed. The Ladies of the Shamrock club met New Year's day at the residence of Mrs. C. C. Meaux. After an hour's work devoted to art, each member expressed her new resolution. After partaking of an elaborate lunch the club adjourned to meet Jan. 15th with Mrs. W. W. Plumb on Grand avenue. The Golden Rod club was very pleasantly entertained last Friday by Miss Nora Williams. A three course lunch was served. The following officers were ejected for the ensuing year, Mary B. Jordan, president; Gertrude Solomon, vice-Pres.; Lillie B. Phillips, Sec., and Ella Williams, Treasurer. The club adjourned to meet with Miss Gertrude Solomon, Friday, 11th inst. The Pleasant Hour Literary held their regular meeting, Jan: 5, 1901, at 618 Kansas avenue. A very interesting program was rendered. The following is the program for Jan. 12: 1—Instrumental Solo, Miss M. Jordan. 2—Current Topics, Mr. Mallory. 3—Gazette, Mr. Sawyer. 4—Vocal Solo, Mrs. Shaughter. 5—Select Reading, Charles Whitney. 6—Paper, Gaitha Page. 8—Election of officers. Mr. Callie Chiles died at his home one mile east of Oakland last Tuesday morning of pneumonia. He was born in Abbeville, County S. C., 31 years ago; he came to Kansas about 12 years ago. He was married to Miss Susie Hatcher about 5 years ago. His wife, two children, father, mother, three sisters and three brothers survives him. He leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his death. His funeral was held at Brown's Chapel last Wednesday morning. Rev. Green officiated. He was a gardner and was just begining to prosper when death claimed him. The following persons were confirmed last Wednesday evening at St. Simon Episcopal church. John M. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. John Jeltz and Mrs. R. C. Talbert. The confirmation services were proceeded by a choral litany, conducted by Very Revered M. J. Bywater Canon, with sermon by Very Reverend Mr. Spandling of San Francisco, Bishop Millspaugh conducted the solemn service of confirmation. There was a large and an appreciative audience present. Services at St. Simon are always interesting. We would like to know, what Anthony or any other white man in Leavenworth know who the colored people want to represent them. When they don't consult with them on such matters as pretains to their interest. Therefore any tramp or ex-convict can be foisted on us without our consent. It is time to stop, let the true Negro republicans of that county speak out in bold terms on this matter and speak at once. Let Anthony and others like him know that the colored people know their leaders. George Washington Jackson of Leavenworth, Kans., is holding a position in the senate as republican. It is a well known fact that he is a pop and worked for Brigan and Briedenthal in the last campaign; his senator had him elected in the caucus, but the Plaindealer man succeeded in having him ousted and Mr. Baker put in his place. But Jackson slipped up and signed the employees roll without being asked, and pretended that he had been elected. Since then we are informed that Dr. R. Anthony Jr. and some other supposed republican telegraphed to their senator that Jackson is a highly respected and leading republican of his county. Tuesday, January 1st, 1901, at 1 o'clock, Misses Lulu and Katherine Harris gave a delightful dinner in honor of some of the visiting young ladies and gentlemen. The house was brilliantly lighted, and decorated in Christmas green. The souvenirs were cypress blossoms on cards tied with green ribbon: The following were invited: Miss Beecher, of Atchison; Miss Stafford, of Emporia; Miss Smith; Miss Jordan; Mrs. F. E. Buckner; Major Ford, of Fort Scott; Mr. Banks; Mr. Griffin, of Kansas City; Prof. Carter; Mr. Love. There will be a rally at the B. atl. Baptist church, next Sunday, Jan. 13, to raise money to finish paying for the funeral of our late deceased pastor, Rev. P. W. Baker. The church has secured the services of Rev. R. W. Skinner of Lawrence, to preach for it during the day. Order of exercises: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; preaching at 11, a.m.; B. Y. P. U. at 7 p.m. preaching at 8 p.m. W. T. TURNER. Mr. William McNeal was killed at the old lime kiln on Adam street last Tuesday afternoon, while repairing the inside of the Kiln. He was 55 years of age. He was born in Burke County, N. C., came to Kansas about thirty one years ago; and has been working steadily at this trade night and day. He was an old soldier, 'member of Ft. Pillow Post. He enlisted in Knoxville, Tenn., in 1864. He was married to Miss Addaline Hardy 30 years ago. They had born to them five children, of which two survives him, Misses Pearl and Lena McNeal. A wife, mother and one brother in this city and brothers and sisters in North Carolina to mourn his death. His funeral was held at St. John's A. M. E. church last Thursday at 2 p.m. He was an affectionate father and husband, an old and respectable citizen, and his untimely death is generally deplored. NOTICE. There will be a very beautiful silk quilt disposed of at Brown's Chapel on the evening of Jaunuary the 17. Many soliciting cards are out on this quilt. Please help your friends. All who have soliciting cards will please be present and turn them in. W. P. GREENE, Pastor. NOTICE. Tickets are in the hands of many of our friends, for sale. Admission 10 cents. Persons securing tickets will be given the preference in seats, at the Literary Musical Recital, January 17, 1001, at Brown's Chapel. W. P. GREENE, Pastor. ARRIVALS AT THE CHILES' HOTEL Felix Pennel, Troy; A. B. Cramer, Bunker Hill; A. B. Corneal, Hiawatha; W.H. Bettis, Wichita; S. E. Patton, Wichita; J. T. Frame, Newton; E. L. Hudson, Salina; J. H. Strode, Lawrence; J. W. French, Parsons; L. Works, Oxford: R. M. Shelly, Paola; B. F. James, Maple Hill; C. C. James, Lawrence, Kan. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE There has been quite an increase in the enrollment since the holidays. The People's committee of the fourth ward has given a scholarship to Miss A. J. Thurman, of that ward. We hope that the other wards will do likewise. Mr Walter Richardson, formerly of Quindaro, is among our recent arrivals. He is a very promising young man. Rev. J. P. Bishop pastor of Mt. Olive M. E. church is pursuing special studies at the Institute. More such students will be received. This seems to have been visitors week. Quite a number have called among whom were Maj. Ford of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Miss Jewell of Omaha, Neb. Mrs. McLean our matron has been somewhat indisposed this week; we are pleased to report that she is now considerably improved. NORTII TOPEKA. Beulah Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Gola Walker, 1222 W. Norris street, January 4, and the following officers were elected. President, Mrs. M. D. Jones. Vice President, Mrs. Bettie Davis. Secretary, Mrs. Mary Ford. Treasurer, Mrs. Amanda Haley. Executive Committee, Mrs. Florence Williams, Lulu Garrett, G. Walker. The following is the program for the next meeting. Mrs. Amanda Haley, Reading. Mrs. M. D. Jones, Paper. Mrs. Florence Williams, Recitation. Delicious refreshments were served, and the circle adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. M. D. Jones, 900 Western avenue. Dr. P. D. Skinner conducted the services at B street Baptist church on Sunday. The S.S. also elected the following officers for the ensuing year. W. T. Turner, Superintendent; R. Marman, Assistant Sup't; Charles Barker, Secretary; Miss Willa Mayweither, Organist; Mrs. M. D. Jones, Treasurer; Misses Alta Jones and Mamie Manson, Librarians. The yearly report showed that in 1900 $85.00 were raised, and the same amount was paid out. Miss Mary Mobly, of Kansas City, Kansas, is in the city, the guest of Miss S. A. Barker. Miss Mobly has spent several months in Salt Lake City. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many 80 GALLED 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-form and 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 can-e 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 merita of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by daring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $0.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $0.00 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, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Ich, Erzema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the hair. Ozone straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozone is straight hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozoon is 50c. a bottle -4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozoon and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food-Nature's great beautifier-removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever when you send your order. THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, states of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and the Indian Territory. Passenger Trains are run on this line between Kansas City and St. Louis. nous Hot Springs Of Arkansas ONLY by this LINE Traveling the States of K Colorado, Cansas, and the I Five (5) Daily Passenger in each direction, between The Famous Hot Are reached ONLY by the 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 H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P. & T.A., ST. LOUIS, MO. NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. KANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET, Wholesale and Retail. Fresh and sugar cured Meats. CHMIDT BRO'S : : : 306 E. SECOND ST. KANSAS PACKING Wholesale Fresh and sugar SCHMIDT BRO'S : 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 repair- ing a specialty. Brigg - work early. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. Reduced Prices Missouri Pacifi Route Subscribe for the PLAINDEALER it is the best weekly paper published in the west. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558. EAGLE'S Leads All Others. BEFORE. AFTER. CHRISTOPHER E. M. package of Anti-Oil, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $100, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from initiations 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 our coupon, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has an it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thou-ands of testimonials we have not spice 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 BESSIE POWERS, 383 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 Ozone, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Filler, worth $0.01. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth $0.01. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth $0.01. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth $0.01. 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 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. Kohl's Cough Mixture 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. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Boston Chemical Company : Dear Sirs. You are a used OZONO, and give it fooled so often, it does me Here is another: Gentlemen. After using that my hair is already str 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, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 333 Missouri street, Toledo, O. O is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and curious growth. If your hair is already straight, are a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine 400 at once, and the goods will be sent the same. r. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, YA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at one BUNGLES. If the white papers would herald our good points as readily as they herald our bad ones, we would call it fair. We never can have too much true religion. Some people live very close to God on Sunday, but far from him during the week. It is time for us to quit shouting our religion and begin living it. The money wasted for gum would buy a number of useful books. Why not put our lodge dues into a farm? It is time for our people to quit debating about the Indian and Negro, Washington and Lincoln, and talk on some subject that will be a benefit to our present condition. If some of our young people would use the time in reading that they waste going to operas and minstrels, they would find a marked improvement in themselves at the end of a year. Give your children an education rather than money. No one can take the education from them. If you have been looking down, begin the new year by looking up. In all your getting get some money. The race needs a few treasures on earth. If Christ came to Topeka I wonder what he would do? I think he would advise a goodly number of our people to go to the country. What we need this year is grit, push and stick-to-it-iveness. MINNIE E. JACKSON. THE NEGRO. Ever since the arrival of the Negro to this country he has been a puzzleing character inasmuch as the Angola-Saxon is concerned. This character came from a country which is historic. He did not ask for a free passage dut was tendered to by the man who now seems to be sorry of being so liberal. For over two centuries held as a slave he labored to lay the foundation of this progressive natio of ours, and he did harm to no one but himself. He was emancipated in 1865 with hardly a shirt on his back that he might call his own. He is today a soldier. banker, manufacturer, business man, professional man, mechanic, a farmer, an educator, a legislator, a law abiding and a peaceful American nitizen. and important things too numerors to mention. Still he is a puzzling character. In the South he has accumulated most of his wealth and has for years made more than three-fifths of all the cotton raised in the Southern States. Cotton is a staple they call Kiug, a greater title than given the man who raised it. Christian Science teaches us to love each other and help one another to do right to all and evil to none. The Negro of the South fully appreciates that the Southern white man is his friend, and why shouldn't he be? Let him have protection in the rural districts and you will profit more than you would gain otherwise. When these breakes occur out of politics in these districts a white man is nine times out of ten is responsible for it. He encourages the Negro to seek corruption and sin. The more the white man encourages the Negro to do right and elevate himself the more the whit man will gain A friendly word spoken by the white man to a Negro is more effective than shooting or lynching him, for he is a puzzling character and God only understands him. He is here to stay. You cant lynch him away nor kill him otherwise away, for when you lynch one without a cause ten are being born just to spite you. The worthy Negro of today is before the Angolo Saxon eye as a puzzling character, and the eye really dont know how to look at him. Remember that he was a trusted character during the slave days, and the only difference is he is sun burnt, and you are now bleached. Like some roses, some are white, some are red and yet they are all roses and sweet just the same. GARNETT. Prince Manley and sister Miss Evelyne of Kansas City are visiting in the city. Miss Helen Thomas of Ft. Scott is the guest of Mrs. Hattie Cowers. Walter Pritchet and sister of Pleasanton are visiting O. D. Parks and wife. Mrs. J. B. Martin is visiting her sons U. L. and F. G. Martin in Kansas City. Miss Victoaia Wallace of St. Louis is spending the holidays with her parents Mrs. Clara Black and Miss Jessie Whitefield of Burlington are visiting Henry Smith and family. Roy Williams of Lawrence is spending holidays with relatives and friends. Miss N·Hurn is visiting her sister in Kansas City. Mrs. Turk and grand daughter Velva of Nowata, I. T., are visiting son and father Sam Rodgers. Miss Bessie Rogers is visiting her grandparents in Olathe. Bert King of Kansas is spending holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Chas King. Miss Maggie Shephard left Monday for Ft. Scott where she will visit for a few days. HOLTON. W. W. Plumb and wife of Topeka visited relatives in Holton and Pea Ridge last week. Mrs. Bettie Davis, Laura Drain and the Misses Davis of Topeka spent a few days in our city last week. James Henry of Kelly, Kan., and Abbie Plumb of Pea Ridge were married at the home of the bride by Rev. Vernon, Wednesday December 26. The bride was arrayed in beautiful white silk, and the groom conventional black. After the cermony the guests proceeded to the dinning room, where they did justice to an excellent repast. The bride received many handsome and useful presents. The happy couple will be at home to their many friends at Kelly, Kan., after January 1, 1901. Mrs. John Fleming and children and Addie Brooks of Horton visited with the formers's father and sister during the holidays. Jennie Sharp of St. Marys, Kan., is spending a few days in our city. Among the Holtonites that attended the Henry—Piumb wedding were Henry Daniels and family, S. Riley and wife, Jerry Allen and wife Sidney Riley and wife W. W. Plumb and wife, of Topeka, and Annie Bell Russell. A. D. Riley spent Christmas in Topeka. The Christmas tree entertainments given by both churches was a success. Miss Ora Martin who has been in Atchison the last three months is visiting her parents. After a pleasant visit with friends and relatives in the city, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Plumb returned to their home in Topeka. Mary Brown spot Christmas in Horton. LANGSTON, O. T. The A. M. E. and Presbytarian churches united Tuesday night and the limbs of the old cedar was drooped to the floor with presents. Quite a number of people attended the banquet Thursday night given by the Masons of Guthrie. Miss Sarah Martin accompanied her uncle back to Texas, who had been visiting his brother Dave Buford during the holidays. Rev. M. D. Brookens P. E. of the Oklahoma district ate Christmas dinner with his family. A party was given at the residence of Mrs. W. A. Jackson's Friday night in honor of Miss Laura Scroggins of Omaha, Neb. Miss Enolia Watchall who has been spending her vacation at Sabetha returned home Monday, her cousin Miss Myrtle Stockton returned home with her. H. W. Hicks of Lathrop, Mo., spen part of the holidays the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Washington and Libby Corneal. The Premium social given by the A. M. E. church was quite successful. The ladies of the Eastern Star royally entertained their friends during the holidays. Geo. Phillips who has been quite ill is convalescent. Communion services were held at the 2nd Baptist church Sunday. Miss Emma Jones of this city and John Young of Falls City, Neb., were married Dec. 31st. Geo. Anderson of Platte City, Mo., spent the holidays visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Emily Stockton is quite ill. Miss Ella Banks is in Falls City visiting her sister. Miss Madge Graves visited among her many friends in Kansas City during the holidays. Will stockton has a grapaphone it talks, sings and preaches. MANHATTAN. The Second Baptis., the A. M. E. and the M. E. churches are busily engaged in a union revival meeting, the meeting will be conducted by Revs. Voorhies, Brooks, Wade and Watson. We trust that much good will be accomplished and many souls brought home to Christ. The Brownies Bridge concret and entertainment which was given at the 2nd Baprist church New Years under the auspices of the Supt. and the Sunday school was a grand success, the program was fine, every one who witnessed it says it was "up-to-date." The amount raised was $12.75 of which we contemplate buying literature for our Sabbath school. We also donated four dollars of the amount to the church. We feel greatly encouraged to push the good work forward. We contemplate re-organizing our choir also; we intend to do more for the Master this year than we did in the past year; with the assistance of our beloved pastor Rev. A. L. Voorhies, who always has an encouraging word for us, we don't intend to lay our armour down. Della Jones was home visiting her parents during vacation. John Wilder of Topeka is here visiting relatives. Mrs. Merritt the hair-dresser is in the city. Mrs. Reed Martin is on the sick list. Mrs. Cranshaw of St. Marys, Kans., was here to attend the Brownies concert she left Wednesday noon for Almer. Ed Pierce graduated from the Manhattan High school Friday evening, he contemplates going to the K. S. A. C., we trust his education will be of much value to him. Miss Hattie Jones has the fever. A. Cruise has returned from Kansas City. Misses Ruth Griffin, Levia Johnson and Flora Horton were here to spend Christmas with Miss Maud Smith. Dear Editor: Please allow me to say a few words to the readers of the Plaindealer, I am glad however to know that so many of you take the Plaindealer, and further more I am glad that you are interested in the paper. But in the meantime it is not enough to read the Manhattan or the North Topeka news, I think the editor and publisher of this paper wants its readers to know how the race is progressing and also to teach you to be more intelligent and lady like and gentleman like. Readers of the Plaindealer please renew your subscription for this year those who have not. EMPORIA. Mrs. W. L. Hunter died of diabetes at her home on Cottonwood street Saturday morning and was buried in Maplewood cemetary Sunday after-noon. The funeral services were held from the residence, conducted by Rev. J. W. Price. Mrs. Hunter was a member of the 2nd Christian church, she leaves a husband, two children and a host of friends to mourn her death. La Gripe seem to have taken the place of smallpox among the people this winter as there are a good many sick from it. Della Dawson of Chanute is visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Susan Young visited in Kansas City last week. Mesdames L. Harris and Thomas Taylor are visiting relatives and friends in Los Angles, Cal., they wont return home till spring. Mrs. S. P. Johnson is also there and intend making it her future home. Lewis Bassett is reported on the sick list. Rev. W. H. Pollett began his revival meeting at the St. James Baptist church Monday evening, Revs. Blake of Olathe, and P. R. Neal of Ardmore, I. T., have promised to assist and are expected soon. Miss Minnie Moore spent part of last week in Burlington visiting relatives and friends. The big three Osage held council last week, but we haven't heard the result yet. Dave Tipton and crew are in Chase county this week. Mattie Butler entertained last week. Mrs. Jessie Bassett, State organizer of the B. Y. P. U., went to Osage City last week, she expects to be gone a month on this trip. Cora Reed of visited Junction City last week. Jeff Knox is having a house built on his recently purchased property on south side of Logan avenue. The silence and statue concert given by Mrs. Jessie Bassett and others last week was the best witnessed by Emporia people for sometime. A reception was given by the young people in Perleys hall last week in honor of Mrs. Mattie Butler of Omaha, Misses Crocket and Callie Garett of Ft. Scott. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and dancing. Rev. Voorhies preached a very able sermon Sunday evening; his text was "Peter's denial." The church was spiritually aroused and every soldier felt that they had drank once more from the fountain that never runs dry. The collection for the day was $3.10. We are doing a grand work. COFFEYVILLE. The Daughters of Tabor met with a grand success at their banquet Dec. 27, given for the benefit of charity. There was a large attendance from Arnitia, Wagner and Linapah, I. T., also fom Independence and Cherryvale, Kansas. The committee composed of the following: Dt. Mattie Campbell, Dt. Laura Buffington, Dt. Emma Hart, Dt. Lizzie Jackson, Dt. Rebecca Burton aud Dt. Jennie Simpson. FRANKFORT. Mrs. Mary Todd wife of S. B. Todd age 76 years 10 months and 3 days died in this city Sunday morning Nov. 25th at 11 o'clock p. m. The Christmas entertainments at both churches was a success. Mesdames Childs, Fox and Mathey received their friends on New Year's day at the home of the latters on N. Main street from 4 to 8 p. m. The young ladies who assisted was Mable North and Martha Thomas of Wichita. The rooms was beautifully decorated with hollys and evergreens; the mistle-toe hung in conspicious places. The guests was entertained throughout the evening with music and a guessing contest which in which Mabel Hillman was winner, being awarded a boquet of cut flowers. Before the guests partook of a four course luncheon each was served with a glass of mineral water from Glenwood Spring Col; each toasted the good health of one another for the ensuing year. About twenty-five called during the evening. WICHITA. Mrs. H. Abernathy is spending the holidays visiting friends in Joplin, Mo. Mrs. W. H. Jones of Lansing is visiting in the city. J. M. Morris who has been absent several months, spent Christmas in the city visiting relatives. Dora Brooks of Wellington is visiting in the city. Mrs. Geo. Crouch entertained a number of her friends to an excellent dinner_Christmas day. S. Abernathy is home from Kansas City to visit with friends. The 2nd Baptist church rendered an excellent program at G. A. R. hall on Christmas evening in connection with an entertainment. The grandest social given during the holidays, was the masonic banquet given Thursday evening of last week at their hall About 150 guests were present to partake of the sumptious repast served at an elegantly decorated table which occupied the center of the hall. Music was furnished by the Chinneth Mandolin club. Toasts were delivered by W. M., G. H. Abernathy, Rev. A. C. Terrill, D. Johnson, Dr. E. Harrison, S. E. Patten and Rev. Copeland and G. H. Young. 'The Gypsie Festival' a cantata rendered at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening of last week, was a highly successful affair. $15.65 was the not proceeds. Mrs. W. E. Whitted entertained very pleasantly a number of her friends at tea Monday evening at her home 509 N. Water 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. 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