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- te, . VOLUME III. _ TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 15, 1901. ‘ NUMBER 8. Lieutenant Governor Harry E. Richter says of the Leavenworth Mob: “It js-a Blast‘on the State’s Escutcheon.” So say we. SE Aa ae a SO: Se a eo eR ORE eee ee ; ae . : * : , 255 att oss aeeitpist ‘ si > op i ‘ 7 as é de tae oe ee SUE EM apeds cote) oA CTs A caveat ptuneddbeca tarsi ithe tees ook SEB et western ase tly th Re Ee tee on hs uD Ut tata « witeas act donee setts 53 ede teh cal SRC i tba satatste Phe Gras ash EME Haein ely Ta einen cop To SE a ghee athe feat aOR sinh eee = POLITICAL NOTES, INTERESTING COMMENT ON POLITICS AND LEGIS- LATURE. NEGROES TURNED DOWN City Polities—Ridly and Ran- som for the Council—A Third House. FORECAST FOR 1902, POLITICAL NOTES. The Republican Electors con- vened in this city on Monday and performed their duty of se- Iecting one of their number to carry the vote of Kansas to Washington. In the contest for this position Judge I. F. Bradley. of Wyandott county, the Negro elector, was an aspirant. The however, went to A. W- Smith, of McPherson county, one of the old time republican workers. All will regret the defeat of Judge Bradley, who is one of the ablest Negroes of the state. The scant recognition, in an official way, received by the Negroes of Kan- sasin return for the fidelity to the party is not the most encour- aging. Shawnee county set its new corps of officers to work this week. Judge Z. T. Hazen for the third time resumed his place Pare % ji f fey ees Es a fei * Tied © ith <i iS er Ue el ye CSS a nr. ; 2 OM - Beta a eft BS Ld a cs = at j ‘ a S y W 1. JAMISON. on the bench of our District court. Tae record Judge Hazen asa fair md an impartial judge and mezits the confidence and esteem of the public. County Attorney Jetmore retires, and is succeeded by Galen Nichols, who for the past four years has been deputy. Otis Hungate and W. I, Jamison will be Mr. Nichols’ assistants. James H. Guy, who has so very acceptably filled the position of deputy county attor- ney forthe past four years, wil resume the practice of law at 42¢ Kansas avenue. Mr. Guy is ar energetic, hustling lawyer, whc has succeeded in building up « good law practice aside from de veloping a strong political influ ence. His successor, Wesle: Isaac Jamison, is one of the bes Negro lawyers in Kansas, and i deserving of the promotion h received. He came to Kansas poor man from Tennessee, an by close application to busines and an indemitable energy, hz compelled a favorable consider tion of his legal talents. He b gan his career in Kansas, as school teacher, and studied la at odd times, after leaving Ce: ral Tennessee law school. F will give to the duties as deputy county attorney the same careful and energetic attention that won him his present position in the esteem of the public. The colored republicans of Kansas are making mighty efforts to keep alongside of their white brothers. Already the white pol- iticiaus are giving as much atten- tion to “who will be in the sad- dle two years hence’’ as they are to the numerous bills pending in the legislature. Who will suc- ceed Senator Harris three years hence? Who will succeed Mr, Stanley as governor at the expi- ration of his term:? are questions of deep interest to the politicians. Now what is the Negro planning to receive? There is a disposition to give to some deserving Negro a foreign appointment. The Plaindealer is informed that Col. J. M. Brown was slated for such a position, but owing to his im- patience, got into the ‘Silver republican-popocratic camp" and his hopes for preferment were blasted. The mantle for this po- sition seems to be hovering around the devoted head of Hon. W. B. Townsend, of Leaven- worth, whose eloquence did so mnch for republican success. Townsend is certainly entitled to more than favorable mention. He should be cared for. Along with the state matters, two names have been mentioned for a place on the state ticket two years hence. Hon. I. F. Bradley, of Kansas City, and Alex A. Reeves, of Emporia. Both are men of exceptional ability, and will be able to take the padding out of a voucher with the same celerity that has characterizec the present incumbent. Mr. Bradley is a graduate of Lincol institute at Jefferson City, Mo. and also of the Kansas state uni versity law department. He ha: long been a worker for the party Mr. Reeves has been deput; county clerk of Lyon county anc is one of the best accountants it ‘|the state. There is plenty o 'ltime for our people to get thing "| fixed up before the next conven iN san and they should do so. In local politics the successor of Mayor Drew is not attracting near as much attention as the coming fight for county officers. Prof. Fred Roundtree will give way to Ezekiel Ridley for a place in the court house. Mr. Ridley is hustling around among his fricnds and will be able tc make an interesting fight for councilman from the Fifth ward. He will be opposed by Rev. J R. Ramson. Unless this is fixec up the Negro representative it the city council will go glimmer: ing. The Kansas legislature has met and organized, and as usual the janitorships have been alloted to the colored men, and with the possible exception of two or three assistant doorkeepers, no colored man has been alloted any othe: than the most menial positions. It is high time that the big Ne: groes of Kansas who sound th republican toscin and form stat: organizations just prior to elec Continued on Oth column. The Father of the Murdered Girl Applies the Torch While the Victim Protests his Innocence. |Sheriff Everhardy Should be Impeached for . Treachery and Cowardice. THE SHERIFF'S POLICY IS IN KEEPING WITH POPULISM AND SOUTH- ERN DEMOCRACY THAT ELEVATED HIM TO OFFICE. CRIME A DISGRACE ON KANSAS, THE TOWN OF JOHN BROWN OF HARPER’S FERRY FAME GOVERNOR STANLEY DENOUNCES THE LEAVENWORTH CRIME IN UNMEASURED TERMS AND SHOULD BE COMMENDED. AL GODDARD WILL ASK THE SUPREME GOURT FOR A WRIT » «IT ISA DISGRACE TO THE STATE.” Kansas has long been regarded as a state where intelligence and sober judgment prevailed over passion and prejudice. The events of the past few days have served to convince us that the Kansas renegade white men are but a few degrees removed from their brothers of the south. It is claimed by the southerners that there is no difference between the white men of the north and south on the Negro question. That the white men of the north will burn and mob a Negro just as quickly as the same act is done in the south. Events, however, prove the truth of this observa: tion. About a month ago, the state of Colorado was disgraced by the horrible burning and lynching o' one John Porter, for a fiendist crime. On Tuesday night th citizens of Leavenwortt |disgraced the state by burnin; Fred Alexander at the stak 'lfor the supposed assault oO '| Miss Eva Roth, and as a suspec ‘of murdering of Pearl Forbes | who was criminally assaulted an '|murdered in Leavenworth o '| November 8. That Fred Alex 1) ander was guilty of the murder "'Peatl Fobes, no one but an ir flamed mob of angry brute t| would, for a moment, believe. =| When the suspicions that Ale: °| ander would be mobbed becam €| apparent, Governor Stanley cal ©] ed out Company A and H for th d| purpose of aiding the sheriff | Leavenworth in protecting h s- | prisoners. At all times the go - | ernor seemed anxious to preser ¢|the name of Kansas from t 'e | disgrace of mob violence. c-| The prisoner had been confin in the state penitentiary for sz keeping, and on assurance from Sheriff Everhardy that the pris- oner would be protected, Warden Tomlinson turned Alexander over to the county, and the troops were ordered to disperse. with- in an hour after he was turned over to the county, he was taken from the jail by a mob. After he had been taken from jail by the mob, he was asked to confess. He said ‘I have noth- ing to confess. I am innocent. lam dying for what another man did. I see lots of my friends here, and they know I did not do it. If I had been guilty I would have said so at the penitentiary and could have staid there for life.”* There was not a quiver ir |his voice. He spoke firmly, bu! Jwith the resignation of a mar facing an inevitable doom. He |was hurried to the spot, where '| Pearl Forbes was found murder ‘led, chained to a post, saturatec ‘| with coal oil, and the father o ‘the murdered girl applied th '| match. | This mob made no effort t 1| conceal its identity. It was mad tiup of thugs and cut-throats o -|Leavenworth county. The bes f\ class of people of Kansas do no -|countenance this crime. Had thi s|crime occurred in acity wher people respect law and orde -|such a violating of justice woul elnever have taken place -|There is a large elemer elof residents of this count .¢|who are recruited from the crit is inals of the various penitentiari {located at Leavenworth and the e oe a lawless element ever reac e}to commit such a crime. Sher Everhardy is a product of th io of political prostitution th fe|has ruled Leavenworth coun for a number of years, It is populism and democracy and it puts cowards into office. There is no question but that there was an understanding between the sheriff and the mob, when he promised Warden Tomlinson to protect the prisoner. For the oe was ‘markedly orderly’ in waiting for the prisoner on his return from Lansing. That the governor feels keenly the disgrace of this affair is seen in his utterances, He said: “There is no excuse or pallia- tion for the burning of the Negro at Leavenworth. It is a disgrace and blot on the state. It simply shows the need of the death penalty. The power of the state was ex- tended to the sheriff of Leaven- worth county to protect the man. When the situarion was learned, two companies of soldiers wert held in readiness in their armor: ies, and would, if necessary, have been sent to Leavenworth on : ‘|special train. | “The sheriff is either a despi [cable scoundrel or a despicabl ‘| coward. Circumstances may hav '|been such that he was unable t | protect the man when he felt con '|fident to do so. Hewever, tha ‘lis no excuse. He should nc *|have taken the chances. | oltis my opinion that whe i an officer. after having been offer Lied the protection of state troor , refuses them and allows the ma _\to be taken by a mob, should t made liable for damages and t ..|removed from office.” Notice to Correspondents. Our correspondents should send in their communications not later than ‘Tuesday evening to insure their inser- tion the same week. ae ip EN ESS Se } WSs f N= ET J slags} We Uy SN Yi a) i ALBEE BS... Assan = Fi) Hp Rn ‘Ly WEEE Been HEAT Hi) ] Mier OS f ay LH RRR NN ge ; EY Gh HON. H. P. CHEATHAM, Recorder of Deeds, District of Columbia. ‘Arrest.the Perpetrators. POLITICAL NOTES. Continued from 2d Column. tion, should take some steps ot apprize the white republicans of Kansas that the Negro by his unswerving fealty to the Repub- lican party, should be given an occasional position along clerical lines. In the organization of the egisature ast week, no matter what were the qualifications of the applicant, if he was a colored republican and fortunate to land at all, he was listed as janitor. This speaks little for the push and vim of the black republicans of Kansas. . The Kansas State Barbers’ as- sociation are striving hard for the passage of a bill regulating the barber business of the state. It will provide for a board of ex- aminers to investigate qualifica- tions of barbers an.l issue license to{those who are qualified. The bill is supposed to do away with incompetent workmen, who are encroaching upon the profession. If the bill passes, the colored barbers of Kansas in justice to themselves will make a strong effort to have a competent col- ored barber named as one of the board of examiners. The ‘‘third house’? has been organized in the state house~ Thisisa ‘legislative’? body com- posed of a number of employees be the house of representatives and the senate. John Allen, of Shawnee county, was elected speaker; Anderson, of Shawnee oat speaker pro tem; Jerry Hare, chief clerk; Rev. J. W. Banks, of Leavenworth county, chaplain; Frank Beach, sergeant- at-arms. The election of state printer will soon be taken up by the body and it is conceded tha’ Nick Chiles will land the plum, while Lieut. W. A. Bettis, 0 Sedgwick, and S. Garland, o Osborne county, are the leadin; candidates for United States sen ator. The sessions of the thir pou are all warm numbers. 1 The following colored men a1 employed in the house and ser ate: Hovse—John Allen, J. H. F : Taylor, S. Morrow, Frank Beacl .)L. Spaulding, J. A. Chiles ar (Continued on second page.) CHEATHAM WRITE. : mets THE FUTURE OF THE RACE IS VERY BRIGHT. THE SKYIS BRIGHTENING Endurance a Race Virtue— Adverse Elements Over- come-A Strong Story DON'T FAIL TO READ. Recorder H. P. Cheatman, one of the race’s most level-head- ed thinkers, speaks hopefully of ourfuture. Theskies are bright- ening and victory will come to the patient and deserving, charac- terand capacity the only perma- nent solution of our problem. Facts and figures that come as a ray of sunshine. “The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle tc the strong, but to him who endureth unto the end.” This delightful bit of wisdom was spoken when the world was in its infancy, and its application has been varied and interesting, but its truth has never been dis- puted. The pages of history are replete with incidents which es- tablish its absolute verity, cover- ing the area of magnificent mili- tary prowess, the famous Ojym- pian featsof strength, brilliant achievments in the civil life of nations and the triumph of beau- tiful christian virtues; but to no people or event can this logicbe |more appropriately or fitly ap- | plied than to the Negro race and to the victories that have come toitthrougha power of endurance that is little short of marvellous. The Negro in hisstruggle upward has not been the swiftest of foot nor the strongest of arm, measur- ed by thestandard of immediate accomplishments; but no other race on the face of the earth has demonstrated so clearly its capacity to win eminence and glory through the enduring quali- ty.as ours. The corner-stone of this wonderful endurance is not the servility of the coward— not the indifference of him who knoweth not his rights not the absence of the spirit of combat. | Its basic principle is a far- sighted patience, a deeply ingrained hope and a sincere trust ‘Jin God that passeth all under- ‘Istanding. Hope is ever the creator and handmaiden of the . jstrength that endurethto the end. ,|The Negro is its most faithful j|exemplar. He has through an (Continued on Page Four.) TF aE = SAE R a NET rk PE age AA NiNS orem: were : _ Lane une cig eter Topeka Plaindealer. Peblabed th] Sormag by tbe Musdeaer” Publubing Co., 114 E 7th st, NICK CHILES == Mesmvess Mayacan Zawcwmpers) . 0 Eorrox remomrnon nares: Ose FAFA cs ecrssececcontras creeds NL Ser mowhs By mecrcecsnvoeensovecnoneee3® ‘Tiree oaths by mail scssesceecceesserceeeeeeSOE tered at the poste at Topeta as second elas mal mater, FRIDAY, JAN. 18, 1901. [im order to insure publication of mailer in the current issue, cor- respondence must be in this office not Tater than Tuesday.j Lieutenant W. A. Bettis who saw service in Cuba will contri- bute an interesting letter cn the Futnre of Cuba in the next issue of this paper. It will be worth _ reading. Some lady in Topeka has sent to this office an article on the crime of Leavenworth, which we would like to publish but we can not do so without at least know- ing the name of the author. If the lady will send her name in we will gladly publish the same. Governor Stanley in his mes- sage failed to include in his mes- sage, a recommendation for an appropriation in favor of the To- peka Industrial Institute. This is one of the best schools of its kind in thestate. Under Princi- pal W. R. Carter is doing excel- lent work. The state should re- ceive a liberal appropriation from the state to assist it in carrying forward its work. Speaking of heniouscrime, and the apathy of the people to resent base conduct unless directed against the whites, reminds us of the raping of the little DeMoss gitlin North Topeka last fall. The poor child, asa result of the fiendish attack of a brutal white fiend, will be compelled to go through lifemained. No angered outraged christian populace rush. ed outto burn this inhuman fiend or lynch him. Noone thinks o} him lying in jail in Topeka as 2 dementia, Alas for the consis- tency ofa christianity like ours. Brother G. M. Perkins of the Oklahoina Guide evidently wa: out ona high lonesome during the meeting of the Colored Teach ers of Oklahoma last Christ mas. In speaking of the socia affair, he says “the dance was of the character too; and did drive for once the dull care and the devotees satisfied themselves ir the extacies of the two step, the exeilerating influence of the Qua- drille, and in the seductiye mazes of the awe inspiring waltz.”” This must refere to razor et- cetera. MEXIUO, MO. Mrs. Hannah Brown died at her home Friday afternoon, Jan. 11, She was about 73 years old, and had been a citizen of Mexice for a number of years. Deceased leaves a daughter and two sons, other relatives and a host o} friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. Brown was sick only a few days. She was found Monday lying or her floor paralyzed and speech. less. She remained in this state, gradually growing weaker until her death. She was a loving mother and a faithful christian worker of the Methodist church. Her voice will be heard no morc in the class room, bat she will sing with the angels, where part- ing will be no more. Bom—To Mr. and Mrs. E, L. Wragsdale a son. Mrs. Nora Jones, of Mont- gomery, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Wragsdale. Miss Ida Wragsdale was the guest of friends in Fulton last eeabl: Continued from first page. Eddie Abbot, Shawnee county; Lieut. W. A. Bettis and S. E. Patten, Sedgwick; Abe Corneal, Brown; A. Roan, Montgomery; J. W. Franklin, Pratt; J. A. Simpson, Bourbon; J. J. Hare, Miami; Chas. Anderson, Jeffer- son; J. B. Brooks, Wyandott; Lawrence Work, Sumner; G. C. Carter, Douglas; C. O. Smith, Reno; S. Garland, Osborn; Fe lix Pennel, Doniphan; W..- P. Banks, Leavenworth. SevateE—Lewis Mathews and Jos. Jones, Shawnee; R. M. Shel- ‘by, Miami; C. C. James, Douglas; G. W. Jackson and John Baker, Leavenworth; A. J. Lee, Craw. ford; Virgil Spencer and E. L. Gayden, Wyandott; W. A. Car. ter, Anderson; L. Parks, Jackson. ATCHISON. bitterly about the 8th A class being suppressed before Christmas because there were only 5 children to be in it. Tell your grief to your representative ox the school board. The women are laughing about woman who looked at the making of s woman's dress she tries to run with in order to have her dress made just Tike it, but when the dresses were made, to the surprize of the Erst wo: men the dresses were not made at all alike, asthe second woman quietly change her pattern. Miss Mollie Barnett is teaching school in Oklahoma. An unusal number of colored peo- pleare dying this winter, Mics Hannah Holmes recieved a real nice dress pattern asa present from her brother, Christmas, Miss Clara Vanmeter will return from St. Joseph, to rewain perma. neatly. The colored people of Atchison feel that the Negro Murderer at Leaven- worth, ought to have recieved the ex- treme penalty of the law, and that oaly. If the law isnot severe enough, it seould he made so. Mr. Dudley Ford is out again after healing his broke: toe. ‘There are tio art clubs in the city. Mrs. Katie Fletcher is president of one and Mrs, Rey. Dunbar is presi dent of the other. Those who want their lodges writ ten up eee the Pleindealer cotrespon ident. Rev. Smothers is contemplating further improvment of Ebenezer. The older Odd Fellows have fixe ‘up their hall real neatly. Rev. Davis, of Omaha, is conduct ing a revival at the A. M. E. church assisting Rev. King. A man who allows jealousy to ge the better of him is a hard custome: to associate with. He is alway squitming acd finding fault, If you have been his friend, he becomes you Brutus, and would give you the fata stabs of Caesar ifhe could. Poor in grate! Poor fellow! Still he doe: not want you tosee him in his tru ‘garb. ‘The action of the girls who lay and lobby around the Union depot have become s0 rediculous that the depo fauthorities will soon take steps t keep them away even if they must call the aid of the police force Sunday nights even, when they should be at church they are ecreaming and scampering around there while white men stanaing off make ugly remarks Then there is another set who pact up and down Commercial street, smil ing and trying to look pretty. A reliable and respectable lady eaw white man project out his elbow so one of two girls would run against it anc the fools looked back over theirshoul ders and laughed. Now who ar they? Look and see. ‘The grading of north 7th street ha made it a pretty street, but the wealthiest man on it says it has ruinec his property, when his place ia muck improved by heing elevated. R. A. Plumb, of Pearidge, was in town Friday on business. / Charley Davis made a shor visit in town Friday on his wa} to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs Lang, of Chica. go, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. R, A. Plamb. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Ransom, the presiding elder preached an excellent ser- mon during the morning service. UNION Lock POULTRY FENCE. For Poultry, Rabbits, 4 Orchards, Gardens, etc. | coo can i, Henne” |) GREE oe He SS 23 HS HTH & Se A es INO BH oe 32 Hees? WW Geo? NG 3 5 5 3 Ft © HY cot Ae $3 Co = Saas ATH Be 2S Pe Neer gt 23 RHEE Gaal eee & ES GR \ Uae eae § f NN Prcned dely Th 1D 4 aa Stronger and closer spacing than any other make, Our Union Lock Hog, Field and Cattle Fence, Union Lawn Fence Gates, etc., guaranteed first class. Your dealer should handle this line—if not, write us for prices. Catalogue free. UNION FENCE CO., DE KALB, ILL., U. S. A. CARY SAFE COMPANY BUFFALO, N. Y., U. S. A. Manufacturers... Fire and Burglar Proof Safes VAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. Contracts to United States Government. a Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Page of Kansas City returued Are; Mathie H Van, Views mesial ibek lees | Manufacturer...seese ———“ Hair to match all Complezious. WONDERFUL, simon ao nant osemcerlf DISCOVERY "Miss Ora Martin who has been visiting relatives for the last three weeks has returned home in Atchison. Rev. Brown spent Sunday in Horton. Lilbert Parks hasbeen appoint- ed as one of the janitors in the senate, during the session of the state Legislature. A. B. Bruce and family have been on the sizk listupast- week. The ‘Big Four’ quartette ade atrip to Bateman school house Friday night. Miss. Flora Banks and Mr, A. Thomas, were married by the Probate Judge last Monday. EMPORIA. Daniel Smith, who has lived about two miles cast of town for the last eighteen Years, died Saturday morn: ing of grip and old age. He was eihgty years old and leaves a wif and four children. The funerai ser- vices were held at the house and the remains «were buried in Maplewood cemetery Sunday evening. ‘Mr. Samuel Irving transacted bus iness in town Friday. At last Monday evening's meeting of the Afro-Americra Iepublican League the following officers were elected for the ensueing year: D-F. Tipton Pres., Wm. St. Clare Vice Pres, Chas. E. Terry Secy, Wa. Phenix Ass't Secy, Percy Lewis Corresponding Secy, and Henry J. Burton treasurer. Mrs. Elijah Davis of Kansas City visited relatives and friends this week, Mr.S. P. Johnson made a flying ‘trip to Windfield last week. David Tipton spent Sunday at home with family. Miss. Cora Lyle visited her sister Mrs. A. Fisher in Olivet this week. Miss Callie Garrett returaed to her home in Ft. Scott after several weeks visit with relatives and friends, Rev. P. Barr acted presiding elder for Rev. J. W. Braxtonin Hutchin- on, last Sunday as Rev. Braxton was on the sick list. Miss Mahalia Willingham oo} Oklahoma is here visiting her siste: Misses Susie and Anna Willingham. Rev. W. H. Pollett is on sick lis this week. ° FICE HOURS: }3to $F. “. C. SUMNER SUNDAY. Puystcran Anp SuRGEON Calls Promptly Answered. Telephone 558, EAGLE’S f zs 7 “cc Rose Tint Leads All Others. Mrs. Page of Kansas City returued home after two weeks visit with pareuts Mrand Mrs. R. Moore. 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THE KANSAS SAVING INVETMENT COMPANY, COLORED C ANUTE, KANSAS. Authorized_Capital, 700,000. | Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and andfinancial agent, ‘J. S. HALE moments ccarrares whch ne slag te wendy hater Wonete Th ee coms at sfehencrpape end ofa used maga, nd Gartner POH rgon,eieaion, conan et e In Ghe OUTLOOK LYMAN ABBOTT & HAMILTON W. MABIE, EDITORS during the months of November, December, and January will appear a series of ten autobiographical papers from oe Booker T. Washington telling the romantic story of his life, from birth ina Virginia slave cabin to the eminent position which he holds as the builder and head of Tuskegee Institute and the honored and trusted leader of the colozed race in this country. Every Reader of This Paper will surely be interested in Mr. jWashingten «tory, and as 2 special offer in order to intro- duce Tue Ourtoox to new readers, we will end The OutLoox for the three months above mentioned at the special price of twenty-five cents (regular price, seventy-five cents), Peviding the nams ofthis paper is mentioned. Tae Ouruooxtelé the story of ‘world, appenings every week in short, clear, labor-saving paragraphs. Address. ® ‘Subsenption Department B, The Ourtocs, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. ornr nouns: © 10 10 a.m toSem 0. A. TAYLOR, M.D Puystcran ayy Suncron Calls answered day and night. Tele hone, 696. 2264 Kenses Ave WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDANO, KANSAS. DEPARTMENTS, Theologieut, Normal, Preparatory, State Industelal and Murteat. ADVANTAGES, Instaciors from Leading Colleges, Good Water, Ex cellent Drainage, Healthful Chate. School term o nine months, besins Scot. 30. agoa. 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Topeka, Kis. i Nia aa ¢ The---- : Kaw Valley £ brand of t : MINCE : Chas, Wolff — Packing Co. — £ Is made of the very best E and strictly pure and == f -- healthful ingredients. £ Your Grocer keeps it}-- E buy some; it will make E the best MINCE PIES | F you ever tasted. ---- Peete eed Pe Snow’s Pine Expectorant Will be at a}l the Drug Stores and Dealers’ all this winter. GET A LITTLE It wili knock that cold in aminute. MANUFACTURED IN TOPERA BY F. A. Snow & Co A. M. THOMAS, Arrorney-aT-Law, "Phone, 299. . 413 Kansas Avenue, Rooms 4and&. ‘Topeka, Kan. ‘When tn Emporia, ‘The Blue Front Restaurant. We have opened a first-class restaurant and lodging house and offer the fol- lowing rates: Board per day $1, per week $3, normal students $2; two ina 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 toask your friend to subscribe for the PLAINDEALER, WM. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMEALMER. i} LAS Ed, Pelee Ga OTT ge a SEER) se MA 634 Quincy Street. *Phone 52 Be Sure to Read BUE SLAINDEALER'S Sermonettes shortly to be pub- lished. 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 Sowe Suort Stories Will be published this winter. thousands of Negroes who bore burden of slavery an passing rap- idly away another decade will find them arrest. These people have had thrilling experiences. Some have tried to escape from slavery. Some have sacrificed freedom to protect their masters and mis- tresses. The Plaindealer will pub- lish some of these stories. Are vou A Reaper of Kansus’ greatest Negro jour- nal of upinion? We want 5,000 more subscribers by the opening ofthe century. We are going to give an elegant copy of Charles W. Chestnutt’s beautiful story, “The Wife of my Youfh,” one of the most thrilling race stories ever written by a Negro. This book goes to the person sending us the largest list of cash subscribers by the 1st of January. George Klien & Co MARKERS OF 7 High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness. sRepairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan BLACK SKIN REMCVER, Cie fF Sem a) f, ay PATENT OFriCE” us. a Re BEFORE, AFTER “= A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. Betanited to OF Ahet tines res for $2 aren Jo whet we ns < Soest in the world." One box iv alt thar it roqeired if used as directo. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained If oxed guvaitected, Will tara ihe min of e black ot Brown person four or five shades Usher asd ‘S'ralalio person, perfectly: watce Ste forte fight hour a aads or two lighter wil be ao Uikeble Te does not tarn testis apes bet Plesekies ont white, hoakin rematainy Seca werotlen inenler de Pepe ia tof meee : fer dark spots plmplesos tne Seblack ead inking theo Yery sft Sd Smooth. ‘Gall pox pfts, tan, live? spousne Horedwithoarhkrm thine suit. Wees ose fhe'coldr you wish, stop using the prepasaues, TRE MALS STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box ts enough t Revues mee cueennatonentd ag oat. ad mates the halt oft and Susy Doren Baas ot ow customers say one of oor Sony boxes fa worth tendon gus weseLfttorone ollara ‘AY pemson sending us onedollaria aletter ag Fost Oibes money orden eapress ubey Of derorreniatered letter, weWwil sendin greece weewallpostape prepaid ore ru waativecst O0°b. Feild by depres Seat In any caso where {tials toa Seth we glaict, we will Tutara the money of acka ete free ot'charge. Packed 4 thel wo cen’ eal Ksow contests exeept receiver ‘THOR.B. CRANE, in Wer Breese, ‘RIcENoND Va. Topeka Plaindealer. LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF TOPKATEN No 38, meets 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No 306 North Karsa Avenue, Mrs. Ida M. Jordain, Q. M. Miss Auna Reynold, C. R. MACKDONIA TABKRNAGA No. 33, U. K. T. Hall 698 N. Karsa Avenue, Meetings 1st and 3rd of each month, Mrs. Ida M. Jordain, C. P. M. Sisar Shailer, C. R. MACEDONIA LOGO No. 9, GOOD SAMARIA TANS and DAUGHTERS of SAMARIA meets 2nd and fourth Friday evenings of each month at o'clock, at 113 East Seventh street. Visiting Samara ans are always welcome. W. F. Ackson, Chief Aller Lansoy, Recording Sec. PEARLY ROSE TABnacelle No. 77, meets 1st and third Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at 123 East Suth street, Mrs. S. A. O'KENS, C. R; Mrs. W. G. KERCHAEL, H. P. LOCAL AND PERSONAL "We tell it as 'tis told to us." Mr. Will Harris left for New York last Friday. Miss Anna Buckner is visiting in Kansas City. Miss Maud Richardson is visiting friends in Kansas City. Mrs. E. Rolling is visiting friends in Denver, Colorado. Mrs. E. Ridley is very ill at her home on Twelfth street. Mrs. John Abbott is very sick at her home on Western avenue. Mrs. Harry Robinson and son Olin left for St. Joseph, Mo., on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gayton, of Kansas City, Kansas, are in the city Tem. Cooper, of Kansas City, was up to attend the funeral of Mr. Wm. McNeil. Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, of Kansas City, came up to attend the funeral of Mrs P. Thomas. Mrs. Geo. W. Jackson had a very severe attack of heart trouble this week. She is now better. Rev. J. W. Ransom's mother and three brothers has moved from Murfresborough. Tenn., to Parsons, Kansas to live. "Doc." Brown the famous cake walker will be in Topeka soon to walk for the benefit of the Twenty-third Regiment Band. Mr. and Mrs. John Odell entertained Tuesday evening, a few of their friends complimentary to Miss Neppie Rucker, of Atchison. The Golden Rod club was entertained last Friday by Miss Gertie Solomon at her home. A very enjoyable time was passed by all. A. M. Thomas has been in Oskaloosa taking depositions in the case against separate schools which is to come up in the Supreme court. Prof. Carter, of the Industrial Institute will preach for Rev. Duke, of the Second Christian church, Sunday at 11 a.m. Services will be held in Guy's hall on West Fourth street Mrs. Mattie Jamison left Wednes day for Chicago to enter Providence hospital as a nurse. The Ladies Shamrock club of which she was a member and Secretary presented her a token of their respect. Mr. Patrick Thomas, a brother of Mrs. Mary Ann McAdoo, died in Kansas City, Mo., last week. The funeral was held at the Third Missionary Baptist church on Washington street, last Sunday. Mrs. Robert Buckner entertained last Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. Azalia Hackley, of Denver. A musical program was arranged for the evening and Topeka's best talent contributed numbers. A very enjoyable evening was spent by the guest. Miss "Kneppie" Rucker, of Atchison, who has been visiting Miss Mary Jordan, returned home this week. Geo. Bradford, first tenor player in the Twenty-third Regimental Band, put up three casks of wine last year. He also has 120 head of hogs—this is prosperity. J. W. Edmonds who has been with the State Printing House for a number of years, refused an appointment at the Federal-building at $45 per month, owing to the fact that he preferred to stay two years longer with W. Y. Morgan who has promised to do much better by him. WANTED.—Capable, reliable person in every county to represent large company of solid financial reputations $936 salary per year, payable weekly; $3 per day absolutely sure and all expenses; straight, bona-fide, definate salary, no commission; salary paid each Saturday and expense money advanced each week. STANDARD HOUSE, 334 Dearborn Stree, Chicago. WANTED.—Capable, reliable person in every county to represent large company of solid financial reputation; $936 salary per year, payable weekly; $3 per day absolutely sure and all expenses; straight, bona-fide, definite salary, no commission; salary paid each Saturday and expense money advanced each week. STANRARD HOUSE. 334 Dearborn Street, Chicago. The Ivy club entertained at Masonic hall last Friday evening, complimentary to Mrs. Azalia Hackley, Dancing being the leading amusement of the evening. Light refreshments being served, the dancers departed for their homes. Music by Guy's orchestra. Mrs. Joe. Currry is visiting her father and relatives in Sedalia, Mo. She is accompanied by two cousins from Texas. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE The influence of the school is becoming far reaching. Miss E. L. Crutcher, of Harrodsburg, Ky., is now one of our students. We are proud to have her with us. Rev R. C. Bedfod, of Beloit, Wis., expects to visit the Institute next week. Rev. Bedford is Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Tuskogee Institute and has devoted about twenty years in helping to better the condition of the Negro. He hopes to address our people several times while he is here. Through the kindness of friends in Boston the library has received several copies of Booker T. Washington's "Future of the American Negro," and Thrasher's "Tuskegree." These books may be drawn at any time. Hereafter there will be services at the Institute every Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. These gatherings are distinctively nonsectarian. Special music will be rendered at every meeting. We extend a cordial invitation to everybody. Come aud make the service a success. We hope that every Negro in Kansas will lend their support to the appropriation bill that is now pending in the legislature. Your active interest will help matters very much. Hon. E. D. McKeever, the stalwart friend to the Negro, introduced the measure and it has received the sanction of the entire Shawnee delegation. We cannot afford to have our white friends more interested in Negro education than we are. We have just received one of the circulating libraries from the State Library. There are fifty books in the collection. These books can be drawn for a period of two weeks. SONG RECITAL One of the most enjoyable musical treats in years, was the song recital given by Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley, at 618 Kansas avenue, Thursday evening, last. The recital had not been extensively advertised, the acoustic properties of the hall were poor, the piano was out of tune; yet, all these disadvantages were more than compensated by the excellency of the program. The program opened with a song by St. John's A. M. F. choir; then Prof. F. Burch played Lady of Quality waltzes, by F. S. Stone, and in response to hearty applause imitated a music-box, on the piano. After a brief but interesting talk on music, Mrs. E. Azalia Hackley sang "Thou Brilliant Bird," by Herschel. The audience sat enrapt during Mrs. Hackley's rendition of this beautiful piece. Her vocalization was perfect, her manner charming and without affectation. Mrs. Hackley appeared three times on the program and sang fine classical selections, and one popular number in response to an encore. Among them were "Spring," "LaVellanneile." "Dolce Amar," etc. Mellow and has a range of three octaves; her singing is highly artistic and effective, seems equally charming to the trained and the untrained car. Mrs. Hackley is accomplished, cultured, energetic and ambitious and ecels in all she undertakes. Prof. Burch was the accompanist. Miss Nellie Hicks favored the audience with a very pleasing vocal solo. NORTH TOPEKA. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan has been dangerously ill with the "grip" "is getting along nicely now. Dr. O. A. Taylor was her attending physician. There will be a masque entertainment at the U. K. T., hall Saturday night, Jan. 19, by club No. 3, of St. Mark, A. M. E. There will be two prizes, first to the neatest, and Second to the tackiest. Admission 10 cents straight. J. I. Wilson, Pastor. At ten minutes to 4 o'clock Monday morning fire broke out in the Magnet Restaurant owned by A. J. Proudfit and destroyed the stock and fixtures. The loss was estimated at $1,400. St. Elmo's Art club met with Mrs. Amanda Haley on East Paramore street. After a few buisy moments was spent refreshments was served and everyone enjoyed themselves to the highest extent. The club adjourned to meet at Mrs. Mary Small Ford's on East Paramore street Miss Sadie Barker is visiting in Kansas City, Kansas. Rey. P. D. Skinner filled the pulpit at B. street church Suhday. Mrs. Geo. Turpin is ill with the "grip." Miss Girtie Wimms who returned home ill from the State Normal at Emporia, is somewhat better. Mrs. T. Slaughter is some better. She has been quite sick. Miss Robuddah Nickerson died at the home of her Grand parents on West B. street Wednesday of last week. The funeral services were held at Aspubury Chapel Friday, Rev. Clark, officited. Church Directory. THIRD MISSIONARY BAPTIST. Corner Eleventh and Washington, Services, 11 a.m. and 2 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m. F. pastor, L. S. Arthur. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. Corner Twelfth and Quincy, Services, 9 a.m. and 2 p. m.; Sunday school, 2 p. m. Superintendent, J. Thompson. Residence, 1203 washington. B STREET BAPTIST CHURCH. North Topeka, Services, 11 a.m. and 8 p. m. sunday school, 9 a. m. Superintendent, W. D. pastor, pastor, W. B. Warker. FIRST CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. North Topeka, Corner Jackson and Curtia, Services, 11 a. m. and 7 p. m.; Sunday school, 10 p. m.; Superintendent, pastor, Peter Foster. Residence, 120 Van Buren. ST. MARK A. M. K. CHURCH. Corner Eleventh and Washington, Services, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; Superintendent, W. B. Wims; Pastor, M. Wooton. ST. SIMON EPISCOPAL MISSION Corner Seventh and Western avenue. Service, 4.30 p. m.; Sunday school, 9.41 a. m.; Dia- sday, Wednesday, 7.20 p. m.; Maurice Plywater, rector. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH West Fourth street, 711. Bible school, 17 a. m. preaching, 11 b. m. (There is no evening service). Miss Mary Jamison, superintendent b. c. Puke, pastor. Facts and Every Pass and Veter Dught to Know. Ready January 1st. 1901 WORLD ALMANAC AND ENCYCLOPEDIA. A Political Register Containing Full Information Upon All Statistical Facts and Figures. Every Politician Wal Ward A copy. The New Congress. Over 600 Pages. A Complete Guide to the Fifthcoming Elections of 1901. SPECIAL FEATURES. The South African War; War in the Philippines; The International Peace Congress; Our Naval and Military Establishments; The Santoan Settlement; The Great Trusts and Their Capitalization and many other subjects of equally vital interest. A complete History of each of the Ships in the American Navy, by Edgar Stanton Maclay, Historian U.S. Navy. THE STANDARD AMERICAN ANNUAL. Postrand to any address. THE WORLD. 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 Subscribe for the PLAINDEALER it is the best weekly paper published in the west. BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many 80 CALLED hair growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to certain 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, though 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 tough test by the colored people of that time it was promoted an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every number of the colored race because they found it to be one 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 they are always a number of people who initiate and make capital out of the merits of other people's good. 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 on and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these surreous compounds, which are filled with animal fat, and do the hair more harm than good. To these we sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flashing advertisements and big worris. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $30.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $9.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the king of all hair Tonies. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp disease. Ibch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Seurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair's growth. It will restore grey hair to its natural color, making the hair long and coil. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they try to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without our 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 $0.90 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 sack 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 light, rough skin soft and plant, and curse all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and naturally removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fanny jar of our Electrical skin Food-Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blennies; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Missouri Pacific Route THE GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis. The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P. & T.A., ST, LOUIS, MO. NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. **CHEAP WHEELS.** We do not manufacture the cheap durables concern and big supply houses advertise and sell as high grade. We can furnish them, mold them, BEFORE ORDERING a bicycle of any one who or how cheap, write and let us see how much we can afford to FARM a bicycle by CHEAP WHEELS. UNABLE TO BUY binding catalogues for us a few days. We need one person on each town for this purpose. We have seven hundred BEDDING HARD WHEELS which we have taken from our warehouse. Our RELIABILITY is unquestioned. We refer to any bank or business home in Chicago, or any express or post office in New York. Send YOUR ORDER today. This low price and these special types of albums without deposit will be shipped to you. J. L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, 410 W. 10TH ST., N.Y. 10021. concerns and big however, at $5 to mead them. BE cheap write. IF you UNABI OZONO. be used on the scalp. And lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Color, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all snails and colors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $400, 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 TradeMark, 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 then-and-of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used (O2NO), 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 BEN-SIE 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 gummie "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day your order. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiller worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Packer (1 pint) Anti-Color, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $2.00. If you have a friend who has a coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. A. C. L. COAL COMPANY Is'Headquarters for the Cheapest Prices, the Best Goods, the Quickest Sales, the Smallest Profits and the Promptest Deliveries. Get their Prices on WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Office 402 Minnesota Avenue. Telephone 152 West. Yard and Storage 917 and 919 North Third Street. E. F. HENDERSON, Manager, Kansas City, Kansas. Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents. per Bottle. What do You Know About the Race's Progress? Write the Plaindealer, Topeka, Ks. LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE BUGGY FACTORY ON EARTH WRITE FOR PRICES AND CATALOGUE OUR GOODS ARE THE BEST OUR PRICE THE LOWEST PARRY MFG. CO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Boston Chemical Company: Dear Siria.—You are at need OZONO, and give it fooled so often, it does me Here is another: Gentlemen.—After using that my hair is already straight 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 R. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. MISS BE-SIE POWERS, 338 Missouri street, Toledo, O. Te ee a a a i apres Ge a Ee lated pee i: aa f 7 eo we, J ’ ' - Soy a tS ae eT ee Ae Pet Se tat CHEATHAM WRITES. Continued from First Page. eRe a a optmistic nature and persistent endeavor, marked out an empire for himself which mere praise cannot widen and which censure is powerless to destroy. The Negro has been the American nation’s most conscra- tive factor, and its most reliable agent of those who have his hand the faculty for advancement on study and intelligent _ lines. Never ready to adopt the vag- aries of the dreameror doctrinare; never hasty to ally himself with a destructive ‘‘tisins’’ of the anarchist, incendiary agitator or other enemies of a peaceful and orderly social system; never a leader in strikes or lockouts; never a prophet of despair or a disciple or disaster when political problems are being tested before the people but always prompt to uphold the dignity of our common flag, quick to rally to toe rescue of sound governmental policies and constant in his al- legiance to the real builders of civilization, tha Negro has won a place in the hearts of the true Americans that will bring broader and grander results in proportion to the spread of popular intelli- genceand the consequent dispo- tion to institute comparison on honest and impartial lines. Dispite our intrinsic worth as evidenced in every war against foes of national integrity, and in our unflagging industrial zeal from the landing of the Negro upon American soil. He has been the victim of the most inhuman con- spiracy that has darkened the annals of the republic. The treatment accorded him isall the more cruel, inconsistent and re- prehonsible because of the boast that this country was designed to be the haven forthe oppressed of alllands that here should be found a government impregnated with the principles of liberty, equity and fraternity, when sovereignty should pass from crowned monarch to the hum- blest individual. Thh instinct to eliminate him from the equation that wakes all men, brothers and citizenship a common bond of interest has been manifested in every effort of American history, and at times the tide of battle has carried him close to the outer gate, his sky has been o'er cast by clouds that seemed impervious tothe keenest rift of sunshine. As we glance over the past with its record of trials, the triumphs -of today certainly seem sweeter and their testimony to be proud of endurance is all the more elo- quent and convincing. The primary disappointment to him came when the fathers of the repubic failed to engraft in the National Constitution, a pro- vision breaking down the accused traffic in human flesh slavery. He begun the struggle for a place ia the economy of our country, handicapped by denial of owner. ship of the body God had given him just as he had given the sameto the white man, to hue out a destiny according to his lights. His statues was that o! the chattel-- a piece of property to be bought or sold and gdvern. ed entirely without his consent. But neither the galling chains o1 bondage, the stinging lash of the slave driver, nor the terrors o! the autionblock could crush the ly the hositity of the less favored north when labor commanded wages and fortunes were few. It was black man who made cotton “King,” and enabled his master to dominate tke markets of the wolud for that product. ‘The conspiracy to degrade the Negro, grew in strength and vol- ume. The abominable Missouri Compromise, the Fugitive Slave law, andthe Dred Scott decision, the failure of the John Brown propaganda were all links in the chains that bound us and served as additional rivets to the door of our prison cell. Like Rome however, the institution of slavery fell in the hey-day of its glory, the victim of its own insatiable greed and abuse of power. The faithful black yeoman did his full duty in cleansing the nation of this foul blot and ‘fought nobly’* for the persevation of the union. A new era was ushered in with the birth and the success of the Republican party under the matchless leader-ship of Lincoln. New hearts came to him when the agitation of the Sumner's, Garrison's and Phillip's, gave him the thirteenth, —_four- teenth and fifteenth amed- ments, citizenship and equality before the law. His his hope sprang to the zenith with the passage of the Civil Rights bill, and the promise of a reconstruc- tion of our government, on even a more liberal basis than that promulgated in the original slav- ery ridden Philadelphia constitu- tion. But dark days came again. The generosty that placed the ballot in his hands was practical- ly nullified by the outrageous and whole-sale policy of pillage inaug- urated by adventurers and politi- cal high-waymen who should havd been the best friends of the Negro and the south, and would have imortalized themselves by spreading industry and commerce abroad in the land just despoiled by war. They proved tobe the worse enemies of both. The de- spotic sway of the ‘Carpet bag. ger’ humiliated the intelligent eliment of the south, reduced both the aristocracy and the freed Negro to the level of serfdom, destroyed by the comunity that would have allied the races ina mutial endeavor to restore the section to its pristine prestige and breed a sullen hatred that to this ‘day renders the south an_invisi- Ible cmpire, arrayed in feeling against the party that unfortun- ately stood sponsor for the depre- dations of the freebooters of re- construction. The Negro patient and industrious, though he suffered untold tortures in the reaction growing out of this sec- tional strife, and his star of destiny was set back not less than haifacentury. The conspiracy against the race took on new vigor and next found expression in gradually chilling the ardor of many philanthropists of _ the North who gave liberally of thei: time and means to educate an¢ elevate the poverty-stricken Ne- groofthesouth. The Negro was charged with incapacity for men. talor moral development, and 2 padded criminal record was hel¢ up every where as evidence. In timidation began taking ot various forms, but all design tc frighten the man-hood out of the than check his onward march. They cannot stop him, they can- not dishearten him, they cannot crush the manliness in his soul, they cannot destroy the hope in his heart. He has striven up- ward, regardless of thorns or quagwires, holding with the sage that “the race is not always to the swilt nor the battle to the strong; but to him who endureth to the end.’” The brighter side is turning toward him, He has learned to look ahead not backward. The past is useful only because of the lessons gleaned from sad ex- perience. The future is now his concern. The dawn of the 2oth century finds him prepared by education of head and hand to meet the opportunities that are daily coming to him. He has proven his capacity in every ave- nue ofactivity, and see the need of embracing every form of edu. cation essential toa well rounded race the particular individual choosing his career according tc instinctandenvironment. Less than forty years out of bondage yet look at his glorious record. Beginningilliterate and penniless by pure and personal worth the Negro has reduced his illiteracy 45 per cent, placing 1,500,000 children in the common schools, 45,000 students in the higher in. stitutions of learning. The race has equipped 35,000 teachers, 934 physicians, 795 lawyers, and acomfortable army of dentist, pharmacists, and trained nurses. According to best authorities, we have four banks, 400 newspaper: and § magazine under Negrc management. He has 250,000 volumes in his libraries valued at $700,000 have written 1,400 books and permanent pamphlets, and patented 1100 inventions. His school property is worth $12,000,000, and Lis churches are estimated at $40,000,000. He has over 200,000 farms actu. ally owned and our mortgage: represent a smaller percent, pro- portionately, than those of the white. His home alone agere- gate 325,000,000 dollars, and hi: personal property is conservative: ly placed at 165,000,000 dollars, Since the war, he has raised ove: ten million dollars for educationa purposes. Twenty-two Negroes have served in National Congress, two as senators and hundred: have been members of state legis- latures and local councils. The twelfth census now so ably con- ducted by Gov. W. R. Merrian will show a Negro population o! not less than 10,000,000. In the political arena the Ne- gro points with pride to its Arnett, Walters, Lyons, Green, White and Pinchback. In the educa. tional field, the names of Booker T. Washington, W. H. Council, R. R. Wright, J. B. Dudley, W. H. Goler, W, Montgomery anc Robert H. Terrel stand out strong and clear. In medicine, Drs. Francis, Shadd, Purvis, and Cur- tis of Washington, with Dr. Wil. liams of Chicago, Massell of Phil- adelphia, Calley of Cincinnatti, E. E. Green of Macon, Ga., anc others, are peers of the best o: anyrace. In law, Barristers, E M. Hewlett, R. S. Smith, W. H. Richards, S, A. McElwee, W. A. Pledger, T. M. Stewart, W. R. ‘Stewart, E. H. Morris, W. Ash: ‘by Hawkins and E. J. Waring commerce, building railroads and enlarging manufactures and till- ing and increased acreage in cot- ton and cereal. The Negro is a part and parcel of this wonderful progress, and despite political lcomplications, his opportunities are better in his native section than in any other portion of the country. The strongest and most lasting advancement of the Negro in this age is along the lines of commerce and business, agriculture and industries. There is no divison of senti- ment among the better class of [whites when a Negro devotes himself to useful pursuits, and endeavors to improve his financial and moral condition. The land- holders of the southland have no sympathy with that species of oppression which prevents a black man, who is industrious, law- abiding, and honorable from en- joying the full measure of his ca- pacity to earn a living for himself and family, and secure a home. Their purse is open to loan him funds, to raisea crop, lift a mort- gage or to purchase implements ‘of stock, They contribute readi- ly to our schools and churches, believing correctly that their be- loved southland will advance in |moral and material character in proportion as her citizenihip is is helped upward, and encouraged to improve in — character and all the qualities that make Jideal civilization. They are op- posed to the system of savagery and barbarism that has aroused |scorn and indignation of foreign |contemporaries and their in- | fluence is having a salutary effect in suppresing tendencies that drive away capital and immigra- tion, and work disaster to South- ern comercial interests, as_ well as which subvert the teaching of christianity. I feel it but simple |justice to speak well of the big- heart and large soul white mer |ofthe south and stand by him like a brother in the hour of need Jand who are disposed to give t Ja man's chance in the battle o life. The south is already the |Mecca of the colored busines: {man and the mechanic. The latter has almost an equal foot- ing with the white in the building trades, and schools, like Tuskee- gee and Hampton and Normal are turning out yearly young men | who will bring brains with theis skill to many of the gainful oc- | cupations now waiting them. The Atlanta Exposition opened the | eyes of the doubters and convinc- Jed the skeptic. The trades union are loosening the cords, as was evidenced some months age by the Federation at Atlama in resenting an insult toa Negro branch and in Chicago the other |day, when Cook County Federa- tion threw open its doors to col- ored members. These are en- |couraging signs and we should || grasp their full significance. Let the Negro continue to cultivate | friendly relations with the white neighbor with whom he must live. If their interests be one; friction will cease. | ‘There is no color in character ‘|and no prejudice in an Americar dolla,ra first class horse, a pail ‘of pure milk or a firken of choice butter. Let him hold to the common occupations ef life, anc [refuse to permit foreigners tc -\crowd him out by reason of bet- Why Not. trade at the Shawnee Grocery, where you can get more for your money than any other place in the city, SHAWNEE GROCERY, 108 East Sixth St. mechanical forces of the land ill bring him friends he need. Punctuality, patience persistence and patriotism on his part will do the rest. Hope on, for the reasons that cheer is ample. The skies grow brighter day by day. The harvest time cannot long be postponed. “The race is not always to the swif, nor the battle to the strong, but to him who endureth untc the end.’’ 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 plentifulandabundant—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 mak- ing 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’twaste 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 agentsare all pros- pering and rising in the world, Write for full particulars to— Boston Chemical Co., 310 E. Broad St, Richmond, Va. _ The Denver Statesman comes back at us like this: The Topeka Plaindealer rises to remind us that there are other real like papers in the West be- sides ours. Good enough. We aro a little apt to forget that To- peka is in the West. Folks here from Kansas say they are going back East’? when they visit home. Brother Childers and the Plaindealer shows the marks of business push and journaiistis success, We might remark that Topeka is in the West. A . Gi Plano and Organ 66 ESTABLISHED 1859. Beantital New Cpe ; Baia tinceed Be as. Cridtoriiertare SRO aaanc ad Catalneue. ans “ TAT ner, ehocuiic: Geom tierce tats Al B ee. RioUinoeer Pane Qa soe cn ita thee: eee BREEN flurries fetta ot Haberaad Cree eal tat ees Batam crins nil BSFSRABE ters ere inkrorence’ 8S 2 yu Ls ‘Wrto us and xo will BAe tae, ulehsininiscunaad Ricker fect, sites By teeeer mine YEARS eee arn ee nontcen es aE sibel nolan tang tor PER ies a ae é 54 alors. eA, Fle enton ti ST eel Th Washington, Warren Co., Ns Jus wT. S A \Giok's Aer | Sree, Floral Guide ie ‘FoR 188%. AGONY or reer cota ore ore ee ee SS) ee ast BU | aialirmee Lienert aa WS JAMES VICE, SEEDEEEAN, Sat eA eure ein moe ee rN BT ede crc BESET v3 Para Te UHL ALS LOW COST HOUSES Siebisernce Basdern bona, sone Hom ewes SEs ees ares erereneme viata trte Barnum’s 619 Kansas Ave. Great Special Sale of Surplus Stock, Friday and Saturday Only. We assure you that this offering has never hada parallel in the Mer- caatile history of ‘Topeka. Any article purchased under this sale may be returned within three days from date of sale if not found entirely sat istvctory. MEN'S DEPARTMENT. ‘The balance of all Melton, Beaver ‘and Kersey Over Coats that have been $15.00, $13.50 and $12.50 choice of any $7.48, The balance of all Kersey, Irish Frieze and finest English Beaver Coats, were selling at $18.50 and $16.50; in this sale $9.85. We wish every one in need of an Over Coat would make a special note of this offering. ‘Their make-up is simply perfect, the trimmings of the dependable kind; some half eatin lined, some full satin lined with Skin ner guaranteed satin. Other Men’ Over Coats from $2.50 up. All o} jour Men's Winter Suits at one-thirc less than lowest retail price. Boys’ very finest Chinchilly Refers wer $5.00 and are worth $5.00; only « few left, $3.00. Boys’ Melton Refers, deep collar good lining, were $2.75, now $1.75. Little fellows’ Over Cuate, Kil style, with long cape, one-third off ‘The balance of our boys’ winte: Suits will be closed at a discount 0 834 per cent. or abont 10 per cent below bill cost. Our entire line of men’s and boys Sweaters at exact cost. The balanc of our Duck Coats, duck lined pant and Vests at cost. Come inspec these and note the saying to you. E. MONTGOMERY, PROP., (SUCCESSOx TO J.5. SPROAT) Telephone 252. 112 East Sixth Str | Matt Orpers SiirPep PRomPtLy. 17 Ibs. best Gran. Sugar $1.00|2 packages Gray Fancy Pat. Flour, 50-Ibs. 1.00] Wolf's Hams, p Straight Grade Flour,50lbs 95c} Dry Salt Plates, 4 cans String Beans......25c] White Lard, Ib. 12 Ibs. Rolled Oats......25¢]Sugar Cured Ba 20 Ibs, Sal Soda.....-...25¢|California Hams 2 cans Sugar Corn.......15¢|Crackers by the | 5-Ib. can Baking Powder Extra Large Picl warranted ..........-.60¢]2 Ibs. good ulk Table Syrup, per gallon ..25c]Choice Gunpowd Pure Country Sorghum ..35c]Wool Soap, per Cream o Maize, per lb....5c]12 boxes Matche pereeeeeesepeeetetetie+| ELEGANT AP 17 Ibs. best Gran. Sugar $1.00]2 packages Grape-Nuts ..25¢ Fancy Pat. Flour, 50-Ibs. 1.00] Wolf's Hams, per Ib.....10¢ Straight Grade Flour,5olbs 95c} Dry Salt Plates, Ib....... 7¢ 4 cans String Beans......25c] White Lard, Ib.........6%¢ 12 Ibs. Rolled Oats......25¢|Sugar Cured Bacon, Ib ...12¢ 20 Ibs. Sal Soda.........25¢|California Hams, Ib......73%4¢ 2 cans Sugar Corn.......15¢]Crackers by the box, Ib.....534¢ 5-Ib. can Baking Powder Extra Large Pickles, gat...20c warranted ..........--60¢]2 Ibs. good ulk Coffee....25¢ Table Syrup, per gallon . .25¢|Choice Gunpowder Tea, lb.35¢ Pure Country Sorghum ..35c]Wool Soap, per box.......10¢ Cream o Maize, per lb....5c]12 boxes Matches........ 5¢ - You Just | : Swallow it. : r ‘That's all you have to do. | > It goes immediatefy to | > work to find the sore place | ; the seat of the disease— | : andsets about curing it at | ; once, : : | : Beauchamp’s Balsam of Pine | ; “works while you sleep and | E quits only when you are. well. It don’t take long | either. ‘eat Sit-On Tuantseteing Dav last 1 covtiteinds eryernreconuse an coe, soenestt aa abet tie a ested eatee teeta ue retucdeetons Hea somuch geodtes yout Batom of Tne eae a eats Pee unseen neste ieee E Sivas nlltstobelgunancguseae ; Po NEER, Haug. rep, Sewell Paint & Glass Cop , ‘KanEas City, Mo, Sold by- - : ALL DRUGCISTS : ; tet it et e ++—4 M. MANSON ee REMOVED FROM 316 TO 408) 4 At the old place. Money to toan| jf Wil on Valuables, Clothes, ect, Cleaning | | and Repairing Clothes. Buy and sell! em © fy Second Hand goods. N FOR RENT—Untumnished roomsa| Wale 112, 114 East Seventh street Call] QQ at Tux Pamprater office: SS Nit el AR yal Se INTERES whist. BLANKETs. The balance of our Blankets, cot- ton and woolen, shite and colored all go at exact hill cost. Do not besi- tate toask for them, it will be the best paying investment you have ever maile, LADIES’ JACKETS. We are offering our $13.50, $12.50, $11-50 and $10.00 tadies’ Jackets at the one price, $5.00. ‘These embrace the very highest grade goods and the swellest styles, all of this season's production. Misses’ and children's garments re- duced similarly. All Fascinstors, Shawls, Hoods, Baby Saques, from cheapest to high- eat qualities at exact bill cost. HOSIERY All of our wool Hosiery, fleeceed lined, and Merino Hosiery for mea, women and children at exact bill cost. This will be of immense advantage to you; to those that can afford it it opens up an opportunity for next seasons requirerients. Remember, merchandise is not declining; the shrewd buyer will take the hiut. We are offering to sell Catton Flan- nels (although a staple), below cost; Ac, 5c, 6 1-te, 7 1-2c, 10c. We have an overstock of all-wool Flannels, white or colored, almost every grade, the salespeople will price them to you Friday and Satur- day at exact cost to us. ‘There are very meny other lines of goods which will be brought out and offered under the same conditions. THE TERMS.—These goods are being offered at and below cost—con- sequently spot cash are the only terms made. } ‘ELECANT ano USEFUL . @| w aA ° ¢ = Ss kK i< oO 3. Pe 2; RES c : 3| e zi 9) a | <) Now Be s THE JOHNSON REVOLVING SOOK Casz, ‘Wiewinotraou Sistas Apyaneato Boars a surenD PRESENT. Lawyers, _Clereymens - Physiclangs (Eitionse Geekery encherm, Metthaote Staenta Su tho read Bont ‘CHEAPEST! STRONCFSTI BESTI ofeach ee eet gaa Shegernex ue Exch bea urate Secoe es ot agrees Clare, aa mee Kody For Tikes to hold eof gy. 810,00 See ee a 8S Sao ree, 2 ES" ect HESS reihe i ops 5 om ieee Shae sds 5 = ie Thetestaketorgenentoseisecd ‘Shrpped, carefully packed, on receipt of price. EATISPACTION CUARANTEED, artesieatea’ Catelorae of Biailonery ead Novelties ses 0 ces ceten cept ee ANDERSON & ERUM STATIONERY CO., 7 Bond Street, New York, H. Ye Dar Cale Ta Ce. Cai) iA Nah [5-7 TS Was : Sheri Eveshardy Should be impeached for Paani em jae em, ber 2 te Se