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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Do not Allow an Opportunity to Pass to do Something to Promote Topeka's Welfare--Vote for the Santa Fe Bond--Thats Expansion. There are Still a Few Farms Left in Kansas where Negroes can get a Place to stand upright before God and Man. Historical Society state New VOLUME III. A SUCCESSFUL MAN. ARTHUR CRAIG OF KANSAS MAKING LIGHT DOWN SOUTH. We publish the following from the New York Age, about a bright young Kansas boy. We knew Arthur Craig, when he was chasing biscuits over in Atchison, Kansas, trying to make his way through the Atchison High school. We have since followed his upward trajectory, and his marked success is an indulence for every Kansas boys to get out and hustle. The future greatness of the race is in the hands of our young men on what they make of themselves on Tuskegee, Ala. - March 3. - One of the most charming features of Mr. Booker T. Washington's autobiographical papers that have been appearing in the press is that he published in book form by Doublys Page and Co., of New York, is the praise which he gives those who assist him in carrying on the work in connection with the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. A recent writer of the book, Doublys, is supported by a great number of men and women who are technical experts in his various industrial departments as well as pedagogical experts in his academic departments. In a short series of articles which I hope will be published, Doublys is to the work being done at Tuskegee by these important men and women. The purpose of this article is to refer to Mr. Arthur A. Craig, in charge of the department of electrical engineering. An article in the Electrical World and Engineer, October 27, 1900, gave to the engineering world the first experience of applied electricity at Tuskegee. Mr. Craig was born at Weston, Mo., December 1, 1871. He was graduated from the Atchison, Kansas, high school and was the first Negro boy to graduate from the school. In 1895 he graduated from the school of electrical engineering conducted in connection with the University of密拉雷y The Electrical World and Engineer in its article said of Mr. Craig: "It was in December, 1885, that Arthur A. Craig, a recent graduate of the Kansas State University, Lawrence, Kansas, relinquished his position as assistant professor of electrical engineering to charge the electrical department in that University, to take charge of the division of electrical engineering at the Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. Up to that time electrical mechanics, he was a professor of thericulum of Tuskegee institute, but President Washington, solicitus that his boys be afforded opportunities for qualifying to enter so promising and remunerative a sphere, determined upon the need of the electrical engineering and appointed Mr. Arthur Craig as its first occupant. "Prof. Craig, though only 30 years of age, is a most accomplished engineer, enthusiastically devoted to his profession and gratified with the manner in which he has developed his dies and work and the progress they are making. He is the first young NEGro who ever graduated from any institution as an electrical engineer; and with his splendid college record in the field of electrical engineering, present and his enthusiastic and sanguine hopes for the future, he is achieving distinguished success for the race of which he is a talented member." The electrical equipment of the state university plant, telephone exchange and annunciator system of various kinds. The dynamo which furnishes electricity for the school is a monocyclic 50 K W. machine giving 1.040 volts at 60 cycles per second. There is a small dynamo which excites this larger dynamo during the wavy handsome, being furnished with the necessary electrical instruments, switches, etc. This machinery was installed in 1897 when the new chapel was built. This chapel will seat 2,000 persons and the lighting of this building by electricity required 200 incandescent bulbs. Mr. Craig's plans. The electric plant is soon to be moved to the new Slater-Armstrong Memorial Trades building, where is installed a 150 horsepower Amos automatic high speed engine, and a 75-horsepower boiler. These were given by the late Collis P. Huntington the green coat. There is soon to be installed an additional dynamo of 75 K W, which is now required to meet the school's necessities. The wires, with a pressure of 1.040 volts, are carried to different centres where there are large transformers for reducing the voltage. The current enameled in the case. The students of Mr. Craig's class installed last year 400 lamps, and with those installed this year make 700. Two buildings have wires placed in armored conduits, with the others wooden moulding which was made at the school is used. How was the construction judged by the report of an insurance inspector who visited the school and said the work was perfect. The extent of the grounds and the amount of business carried on between the several departments of the school requires the use of telephones. The students have installed a telephone exchange with a capacity of 1,000 phones. The student girl goes record as being the first Negro "hello" girl in the country. All of this work was designed and installed by Mr. Craig and his students. The town of Tuskegee, a mile from the school, has a population of 2,000. The city council has made application to the school for the furnishing of electric lights from the school's plant. Mr. Craig worked out a system of lighting with an estimate of the cost of the installation and malenptence. This was sub- mitted to the city council and will be acted upon as soon as the school's electrical machinery is installed in the new power house, at the Trades Building. Mr. Craig is a thorough student, as his excellent working library and the number of the journals which are seen on his table evidence. He is a firm believer in technical education. He is also much interested in manual training and is an authority on Sloyd. He is also a member of the Salomon at the world famous Slodar-ereminarium at Nass, Sweden. Mr. Craig is a member of the Eastern Manual Training Association and read a paper at the annual session at Cleveland, O. last June. He is also an active member of the National Educational Association. The course of study outlined by Mr. Craik for the students who are attending the Tuskegee Institute is comprehensive and progressive. Mr. Washingto considers himself most fortunate in having an assistant in charge of this important division of work. The constant aim is to put such persons in charge or all the school's various divisions, to the end that the Negro youth of the South may have as good technical training as can be afforded. A new opening for employment is opened to them by such an important line of work as that of electrical engineering. EMMETT J. SCOTT. RAPID RISE OF KANSAS YOUNG LADY. MISS LUCY BLEDSOE. The Topeka young girl now winning laurels in the Boston New England Conservatory of Music. Miss Lucy Bledsoe, of this city, makes a hit in Boston. Graduate of Topeka High School, three years study of music at Washburn College; now a student of America's most renowned music school—New England Conservatory, Boston. Miss Lucy Bledsoe, of this city, who has been attending the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., since September first, has made a distinct call in that city of music as a teacher. He has come to serve at Washburn College, served her well and enabled her to enter with ease, upon the study of the more technical of learning. While planforoite is her favorite, she pursues both planforoite and pipe organ work and has made a record somewhat phenomenal. The editor has been informed that she practices four hours daily and has not an imperfect lesson in past six and one-half months. Since going to Boston, she has played before some of the most cultured Eastern guides, and whom were she taught at Washburn, Radfield and Boston Universities. She upon special invitation, played at Tremont Temple, the largest and most influential church in the United States. Miss Bledsoe began life as a poor girl, and her widowed mother worked hard to give her proper training. She was sent to private music teachers very early; at same time attending public school and graduating from the High school of this city last year. Fortunately she received a scholarship at Washburn College which enabled her to pursue the study of music for three successive years; and now she has a scholarship at New England paying all her expenses. Being a little over twenty-one years of age, her future is bright, and the many loved ones at Topeka may expect even greater things of this, their favored musician. She returns home May 1. HERE'S THE WAY TO FIX THEM Bellefountaine, 0—Mrs. Nellie Jackson (white) one of the victims of the West Liberty tar and feathering mob in November, 1899, secured a judgment against the county (Logan) March 7, for damages. The woman had been living in the house with her father of her deceased husband, both colored. The former, Edward Jackson, recently secured a verdict for $1,000 damages and has been paid the money. D. Rickman, another Afro-American who was in the house at the time of the raid, and who was also tarred and feathered, has a suit pending and will win. The "Click" Mitchel heirs' judgment (for his lynching at Ubana several years ago) against Champaign county was for $5,000. All this under Heavy Smith's Ohio lynching which he passed in the Ohio assembly in 1896 and which has practically put an end to mob violence and lynching in this state. ALL HONOR TO HIM. HERE'S HELL Corsicana, Tex., March 14—Justice H. G. Roberts, acting as coroner, held an inquest over the remains of John Henderson, the Negro who was burned at the stake yesterday, and found that the deceased came to his just death at the hands of the incensed and outraged feelings of the best people in the United States, the citizens of Navarro and adjoining counties. The evidence, as well as the corroboration, shows that the punishment was fully merited and commendable. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 22, 1301. POLITICAL INCONSISTENCY EVERY BODY IS IN FOR THE BONDS—IT MEANS GREATER TOPEKA AND MORE BUSINESS THE FELLOWS WHO BOLTED THE REPUBLICAN TICKET LAST FALL, NOW SAYS LINE UP FOR THEM. A howl went up from the so-called "law and order" crowd last fall about the rottenness of the county primaries. The county committee was laid down on hard to open up the ballots and recount the vote. Recounting was charged; Democrats trolled it in large numbers than usual; everything was wrong. And the good people who claimed that they were the only local voters, the only Republican voting at that, the only that were regular, regular, regular. Nicholas, and some of them as to Governor Stanley, claiming they were not bound by honor or duty to their party principles to stand by the nominee in such a poorly conducted primary. Do you remember what an effort was made to hold the primary at that primary? Well, now that the recent primaries have resulted in the nomination of Hughes for mayor by a vote that was just as rotten, but which being rotten on the side of so-called law and order that don't smell so bad, strange. The Republican is patted back and told to "stand by the nominee" and "don't kick when you are beaten, but take your medicine" and other advice that the good Republicans urged upon the bottlers last fall? It does not matter how much sight of an endeavor to carry the election "our way" at any cost. It was openly boasted by the "law and order" crowd that they would not support Warner if he was nominated, but would put up John Martin, a Democratic has been, and this was early evidence of his influence. The intention of the truly-good-better-than-you are crowd to support the nominee of the primary if it went against Hughes. They had no intention, and said so, of abiding the result of the contest of the 9th st. While we do not advise bolting as a candidate, we do not seem it not seem a little strange that a bolt at one time is a righteous and a bolt at another time is so despicable and dishonest? Populists that have always voted to "down" the Republican party were encouraged to vote by the "Good Citizen" crowd, and by the "Democrat" board members the law and order voters gladly registered these votes, notwithstanding this was ```markdown ``` X MRS LUTIE LEYTLE-COWAN. The Topeka colored girl who was the first colored woman lawyer and whose recent marriage was recorded in these columns. The Topeka colored girl who was the first colored woman lawyer, and whose recent marriage was recorded in these columns. NEW YORK LETTER. My dear friends:—This is called the city of churches. The name is very appropriate. Go in what direction you may and you will see churches—more than I can count. The Colored Episcopals are strongly represented. They have two churches to my knowledge, St. Augustine and St. Phillips. I have met Rev. Geo. Frazier Miller, rector of St. Augustine, and recognized in him worth, energy and culture. He is an honor to the race, and should have the support of his followers. sermons he enumerated the advantages of the climate, soil and vegetation of the island feels assured, that the success of the Haitians under his jurisdiction must come by intelligent religious training, and the spread of education. I met at this same reception, Hon. Samuel R. Scottron, who is a member of the board of education. Mr. Scottron impressed me as being rather deep thinker, but unfortunately the occasion did not permit me to draw any conclusions. I hope later to tell you many interesting thoughts concerning this man who occupies I attended a reception given by St. Augustine's church in honor of the Rt. Rev. J. T Holley, Bishop of Haiti. This was indeed a treat to me, for Bishop Holley is the first Negro bishop that I ever met of the Episcopal church. His mission here was to raise money for educational purposes in Haiti. In one of his ns Left in Kansas wh a Republican primary and the printed instructions forbid the receiving of such votes; young girls and boys, not out of their teens, voted; non-resident women, visiting among some of their high-toned friends, voted; everything that could give a name that was identified with the "law and order" crowd was pushed forward to vote. In the previous call, in front of the booths and with a sample ballot instructed the "law and order" voters how to mark their tickets, when the Australian ballot law, under which the primary was held, provides and the central committee insisted on, a fifty-foot limit for electionering. Yet all this was regular and honest if done properly. If not graceful last fall but as this happened in the spring there was nothing rotten about it. We presume the difference is in the people. Interest in the adoption of the Santa Fe bond proposition seems to overshadow the mayoralty fight, since the overwhelming victory of General Hughes. This should be viewed as a purely business proposition by all classes of citizens, and should have their hearty and cordial support. The success of this proposition means the increase in business to the cities to our city and a consequent increase of business in all lines. The increase in taxes will be met and overcome by the increased value of property. The increase in value of all properties will do away with the necessity of decreasing the present rate of taxation. The colored voters of Topeka should give the bond proposition their full support. There has been a feeling among our people that the officials of the Santa Fe railway would not give employment to Negro workmen in the shops because they were the Negro labor that has been kept out of the shop because of the labor organizations being opposed to Negroes. But that is a matter of minor importance as compared with the large amount of other work that will come from the increased business of the city. Every one should vote for the bonds. THE NEW YORKER sermons he enumerated the advantages of the climate, soil and vegetation of the island feels assured, that the success of the Haitians under his jurisdiction must come by intelligent religious training, and the spread of education. I met at this same reception, Hon. Samuel R. Scottron, who is a member of the board of education. Mr. Scottron impressed me as being a rather deep thinker, but unfortunately the occasion did not permit me to draw any conclusions. I hope later to tell you many interesting thoughts concerning this man who occupies such a prominent position. Till then I ask you to read his articles on Negro education that are now being printed in The Age. The Hon. P.B.S. Pinchback was in the city a few nights ago and was tendered a banquet under the auspice of the Colored Citizens' League. Be- sing a testimonial banquet, all ladies nere Negroes can go were left at home. I had to remain at home, but would just "find out" the pleasures of the evening. The supper was $3 per plate, and the caterer who prepared the French dishes for this supper, was Mr. W. A. Heylerig, a Negro. I think it very selfish in the men to have stag parties. We women could retaliate by having hen parties; yet that would not heal our wound. We feel sad to be forced to think that the men can do without us. The men and women are much increased over the book of J. Hannibal Thomas and you can hear him denounced in the most pronounced style possible. The world would be far better off if Mr. Thomas had not lived or would be kind enough to remove himself to the great beyond. Mr. Thomas is nothing more nor less than a public nuisance. His brain repents the garbage can, his thoughts the garbage. Year by year he has been filling his can. This year it ran over, and our olfactory nerves are now experiencing the "smell." LUTLE LYTLE-COWAN. THE AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL OF KANSAS On February 22, 1901, more than 100 delegates met in the city of Topeka in response to several calls issued by Dr. H. W. Hudson, Rev. W. L. Grant and Dr. H. W. Hudson, Jr. representing the organization and organized a state council under the constitution and by-laws of the National Afo-American Council. Among the ten main objects set forth for the national organization are the "To investigate and make an impartial report of all lynchings and other outrages perpated upon American citizens." To assist in testing the constitutional laws which are made for the express purpose of oppressing the Afro-Americans. "To aid in the work of prison reform. "To promote business enterprises among the people. "To inaugurate and promote plans for the establishment of the Afo-American people." The following state officers of the council were elected: President, Dr. W. H. Hudson, Achison, vice-president, E. Lewis, Wichita, secretary, F. Tinton, Emporia, chaplin, Rev. J. Thomas, Salina, sergeant-at-arms, C. B. Bryant, Osakalao; executive committee, Judge I. F. Bradley, Kansas City; Major G. W. Ford, Fort Scott; E. Gray, Atchison; E. B. Branch, Mahaena; L. W. Hardin, Junction City. The secretary, treasurer and president are required to give bond, approved by the executive committee. The immediate cause of this convention out of which the above organization some plans to apprehend and convict the leaders of the mob that burned Fred Alexander in Leavenworth on January 15. The purpose as set forth in the call is to raise $10,000 to assist the police in the enforcement of justice of official whose derelection of duty aided and abetted this crime. The convention ordered that all local councils contributing money and all persons and organizations of whatever kind donating money to this fund should be Hudson, Atchison, on or before March 30th, 1901, at which time the executive committee will meet and discuss plans and outline the work. A great crime against the laws of the state has been committed and the Negroes have been accused less than that a person accused be given a fair and impartial trial. Aside from this particular case, there are many worthy objects mentioned, which a state permanent organization has acknowledged, notably in prison referee. It was only recently that National Executive committee reported that a state of slavery existed in Anderson county, South Carolina, and through investigation inaugurated by the committee to be the grand jury in that state and are now awaiting trial for participation in that outrage against American citizens. We earnestly urge the formation of a committee that a good report be made to the committee at its meeting March 30th. FRED ROUNDTREE. Secretary of Afro-American Com WHITE DEPRAVITY. A white soldier writing from Quenados, Cuba, to the Carrollton (KY.) Democrat says that the colored Cubans object to a color line. They have never had it. It don't know anything about it. He further says that the Americans, soldiers especially, are a set of debauches, doing little but drink and gamble, not from choice, perhaps, but from sheer deprivation. The colored element of the island, according to the Democrat, is the ability compared with the whites. The registry of births at Havana for August makes this startling exhibit: Legitimate births, white, 311. Legitimate births, colored, 9. Legitimate births, white, 143. Legitimate births, colored, 68. DO ALL: THE BIZ In Cass county, Mich., the Negro population outnumbered the white two to one, and are masters of the whole township. They hold all the offices vote and collect the taxes, build the school houses, employ their own people as teachers and have charge of all the internal improvements and have their own postmaster—Freeman. Every Negro who makes a success in life for himself solves the race problem. THIRKIELD SPEAKS. Tells of the Conditions of the South ern Negro. W. P. Thirkield, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who spoke here last year of his work among the colored people of the south, was again at the meetings and made an address late Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Thirkield is secretary of the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education society. He has been connected with the work for the past seventeen years, and is a fluent talker. His address at the conference yesterday was listened to with interest by a large audience and his eloquent cellery was greeted with much applause. He said in part: "There is no exodus of the negro, but always a genesis; he is not going, ever coming, at the rate of 500 people a day; he is yesterday, and there are ten millions today; and the child is now living who may hear the nation echoing to the tread of forty millions of black people. "Unless the negro is transformed and uplifted through Christian education, the question may be changed to mattshall we do the question. Will the Negro do with us?" Sure it is that unless we lift up the belated and degraded people, black and white, of this land, they will drag us down. "The problem is not to be solved be segregating the Negroes in a territory to Africa. The problem is to stay, as a constituent part of our population. He is woven into our Anglo-Saxon blood. The problem must be worked out here. If it is to be solved in peace, it must be brought to the Negroes. It must find its solvent in the principles of the Sermon on the Mount." Dr. Thirkield said that after seventeen years of experience among these people, as their teacher and friend, he found in the race the elements of courage and character that valuable characteristic is the Negro's fidelity to trust. He rarely is unfailful to his care, and this was proven by southern witnesses. "Again he has shown genuine moral courage and duty. He is no coward as was proved on the battlefield at Fort Wagner and at Santiago. He has proved his worth in what he has done to help himself instead of being driven to toe wall. The brawny man has also has reason the production of cotton during the war to eleven million bales. "He can learn. But the great need is moral training—the education of conscience and will, and the moral nature, of students. And the great need is giving in its schools There were 3,000 students in its industrial schools last year, and over 10,000 in its forty institutions, taught by nearly 500 teachers. This society has educated over 50,000 students, the great majority of its students go forth as teachers and preachers. After testing it for years Mr. Gaimon, a hardheaded business man, invested over half a million dollars in the equipment he made, a larger paying investment. This society makes a dollar go a long way. For less than $100,000 annually it supports over forty schools, industrial, normal and collegiate; nearly 400 teachers; and a larger paying investment. The teachers gave last year over $88,000 in the way of self-help." REPUTATION. Mr. Webster says, "reputation is credit, good name, honor, esteem." And yet there are so many people who are so careless of their conduct and a course life, that they never stop long name and the credit of a useful life. It has been said that the future of the race is in the hands of the young generation. If so, how important it is for the young men and young women to reflect credit on the race, and as we stand on the threshod of a new century, shall we expect an advance upon preceding centuries or will it be the old nineteenth century over all criticism, but are the young men and women during any thing that the race will be proud of, or mothers preparing and training their boys and girls for the dance or cake walk, believe in the importance of Brussels or a Booker, Washington or to fill the place of Frances Harper, Anna Jula Cooper, Amanda Smith or Fannie Barrier Williams, who have made a name for their race. And we would say to that young man that he should be a people in this world like the vulture, that will fly over your good deeds and light down on your mistakes. A good reputation will pay you to preserve and culture. Seek good associates and people having lived in it, and remember that it all depends on your reputation—Iowa Bystander. KING SENDS THANKS Ruler of England Remembers Colored Free Mason Bordentown, N. J., March 9—Rev. J. H. Morgan, grand master of the New Jersey colored Freemasona, has received the grand secretary, united grand lodge of England, a letter as follows: "Dear Brother—I have received the commands of the king to ask you to help me in my work, you represent his majesty's grateful thanks for their kind and fraternal expression of sympathy with him in his great sorrow and for their congratulations on his accession to the throne." A BUSINESS VENTURE. Douglas Fortune is the name of a new colored firm making cigars at N. 4 Cedar St. New York. They are making four brands especially for the trade. The Negro is coming along industrial lines. Gc-ORGIA REFUSES. Georgia refuses to disfranchise the Negro. The southern white people are beginning to see that they will soon need the Negro vote—St. Louis Eagle. NUMBER 12 MEN OF THE HOUR. ATTORNEY A. C. COWAN OF NEW YORK. ALFRED C. COWAN The following brief sketch of the life of Alfred C. Cowan, who has been so unanimously supported by his color brethren of Boston and vicinity as the man through whom they received the training of his administration, shows the simple strong character of the man who has so successfully fought his way upward to his present position in the city, his party and of his race. Mr. Cowan, in Kentucky, in 1883, in the second year of the war, when her boy was but a babe of four months, the devastating raids of the confederates forced his child. She went to the north with her child. Ohio, and there under her careful and loving eyes, young Cowan spent the days of his early youth. Some ten C. HON. ALFRED C. COWAN, Attorney and Councellor-at-Law of New York City, who has won a high position in his fraternity as well as one of Topeka's most brilliant young ladies. years or more passed when his mother died, and he was placed under the care of his uncle of Springfield, when forced by the loss of his mother to consider more of his future in life, he began to show the determination and strength of character that have since so distinguished him. At Springfield he attended the common schools, and earnestly striving to obtain a higher education, he succeeded in graduating with honors from Whittenburg College, and then attended school in Logan County. Ambitious and earnest in his efforts to become a member of that profession which has ever been the chosen one of our great devoted all his spare time of law. In 1884, he entered the office of Amos Wolfe, Esq. of Springfield, and remained there until the fall of 1885, when he came to Boston, and was sent to study in the law school of Boston University, in the ous jaw school of the State, began the practice of his profession. Mr. Cowan has made himself felt since his coming to Boston, and has, by his superb energy and ability, won for himself the public party, to which he has always yielded allegiance, and as a leader of his people, who look upon him with pride and respect. He has obtained leadership and support of the men most important in the party now in power, both in Ohio and Massachusetts, including such men as Senator John Sherman, Governor Foraker, General Bushnell, Warren Keefer, Senator Hoe, Governor Lodge, and Henry Cabot Lodge, Hon. A. W. Board and many others. CHICKENS COMING HOME TO BOOST. Carthage, N. C., March 11- L. J. Jones, Dr. M. E. Street, David, Andrew, William S. Harding, among the most prominent citizens of eastern North Carolina were arrested Saturday night and lodged in jail, charged with assault, and hanged the horrible death of Silas Martindale. The jail of Moore county at Carthage was broken into Saturday by a mob of fifty men, who secured Martindale, who was confined on a charge of assault, and hanged to a tree. Martindale was hanged just outside corporate limits. He was choked to death by a man who scene it is supposed the lynchers raised and lowered him many times, in order to extort a confession from him. Martindale is said to have attacked Mrs. Brewer, a school teacher living near Carthage. Mrs. Brewer informed her husband of the attack, and he soon was arrested. A time in fifty years that a white man has met his death at the hands of a mob in North Carolina. THAT SPIRIT. That same spirit that fought the Jews so long is that same spirit that is fighting the Negroes. The Jew was two thousand years struggling up to where he is now. still he didn't grow impatient. From this the Negro considerable about forty years of liberty has done well. Let him continue on with a bold front and he will get there yet notwithstanding his hardships. Of course, race hatred obtains between all races. It has only been within the last fifty years that the Jews have obtained their high position in this country. -Galveston (Tex.) Times. Colored boys should bear in mind that to become discouraged is to be defeated. published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Paleander出版Publishing Cu., 114 E. 4th st. FILSCRIPTION RATES; One year by mail..... $1 Six months by mail..... $750 Three months by mail..... $500 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, MARCH, 22 1901 [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, corre- pendence must be in this office no later than Tuesday.] A WRONG VIEW OF THE CASE. Some time ago the Washington Bee published the following editorial denouncement of industrial educational theory as advocated by Booker Washington and many of our younger race leaders. The Plaindealer reproduces this editorial, not because we endorse it's views therein, but rather to show to the world the misconception many of our people have of the object and aims of the advocates of industrial education of our people. The Bee says: When, at the Atlanta Exposition, Prof. Booker T. Washington made use of that fateful and degrading simile: "We can be as separate as the fingers are to the hand."—"fingers," meaning the blacks, and "hand," meaning the whites—all Anglo-Saxonom applauded. And why? Simply because it meant that the Negro sought no other ambition than that of farmer and tradesman and that the much-talked-of social equality was a chimera. To assume that such a proposition is true would be to acknowledge that the two races derived their orgin from different sources and that human nature operated upon them in a transverse ratio. That the converse of this wicked proposition is true all students of ethnology and sociology will attest. Furnished with the same books and given the same intelligent and manly instruction, the Caucasian, Mongolian and Negro student will have the same relative ambition to shine, not only in his chosen field, but the right to enjoy the highest privileges accorded to the ablest and best of any other race and in whatever sphere he may enter, be it by choice or accident. Nothing short of this will fill the measure of any man's ambition. Anything less would mark him as an inferior and unworthy being. We do not inveigh against industrial education for the Negro. Far from that we are heartily in favor of it and firmly believe that in that line, Professor Washington is doing a grand work. But we know that his Atlanta speech gave encouragement and boldness to those of the whites, both North and South, who believe and argue that every Negro should be kept within certain circumscribed limits as to his civil rights, regardless of his fitness for the best stations in life, and that no effort of his own should give him a social recognition above that of the most ignorant and vulgar white man. Prof. Washington heralded the astounding news to the world that the chief ambition of the Negro was to fill his stomach, and that distinction and social favor which come to white men and women by thrift, self-denial, perseverance, morality and bravery was not craved by him. By this is adduced the specious argument of the whites that Negroes should not hold elective or Federal office; that Negro troops should be officered by white men; that Negroes should not ride in first-class cars, dine at first-class restaurants or occupy a first-class seat in a theatre. It has stiffened the backbone of the white president of a Southern college and nerved him to proclaim that the pay for the education of Negro children should come out of the taxes from Negro land owners, forgetting that for two hundred and fifty years the unrequited toll of the Negro enabled the whites of the South to educate their sons and daughters in the best schools and colleges of New England and Europe. The utter untruthfulness and futility of this proposition of Prof. Washington—so eagerly welcomed by the white Americans and disseminated by them—can easily be found if we will but turn to South America, England, France or Russia. In none of these countries has the Negro been discriminated against on account of his color If the Negro is a valued officer in the Queen's army or navy and can sit an honored guest at her table where also sits the American Minister to the Court of St. James, why should this same Minister or the American white man deny our black citizens the same rights when they come fully equipped by culture, resupence and wealth? A colored American recently traveling in Brazil encountered no discrimination whatever on account of his color except in the American colony, France and Russia have shown their high estimate of their colored citizens by perpetuating their memory in costly statuary. If a Negro is hungry he should be served with food at any hotel or restaurant in the United States, provided he is clean, properly clad and deports himself as a good citizen should. If he is the holder of a first-class ticket on a railroad or in a theatre he should be allowed the seat it represents. A government which denies him these rights should not compel him to go to war in its defence against either foreign or internal enemies. The meanest white thug from the slums of New York City, or the vilest white woman from the "Division" can secure the best accommodations in hotel or theatre in this or any Southern city—a right denied to the best black man or woman in the United States! Virtue, intelligence, culture, refined tastes, wealth, sobriety, all count for naught if one drop of Negro blood be found in your veins. This is the rule established by the white Southerner and its application is gaining ground in the North, thanks to the impetus given to the movement by Prof. Booker T. Washington. Captain William M. Hawkins, of the Fortynth-九th U. S. V. in the Philippine islands has resigned his commission and will remain in the islands, engaging in the tobacco business. People in Topeka can feel a special pride in Captain Hawkins and the enviable record he has made in the military service. His splendid record combined with his sterling integrity will do much to convince the American people that Negro officers are just what is needed in the regular army. We wonder how it would seem for the Christian nations to apply some of their Christian teachings to the Chinese problem. Give those Chinese generals a trial by a jury of their peers and then behead if need be. So far the twentieth century is not much of an improvement over the past century on lynchings and mobs. The record so far this year is a little above the average. When the twenty years period of the bonds is up the city will have a surplus of $12,000 after the face of the bonds is paid. Do not fail to vote for the bonds. Half the victories in this world are won when the other fellow thinks he has victory in his grasp. Keep everlastingly at this fight for life. That class of Negroes who are for the race, when they are the race, are not very deeply interested in the race welfare. The laboring classes will receive more benefit from the carrying of the bond proposition than any other class. The following from the telegraphic reports will be interesting reading to our Kansas Masons; Remember that the salutation of the race problem is a business proposition. If the world does not give you a snow, compel it to do so. Vote for a Greater Topeka. Vote for the Bond. PROCLAMATION OF REWARD. State of Kansas, Executive Department I, W. E. Stanley, Governor of the State of Kansas, do hereby offer a Reward of PIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the apprehension and arrest within ninety days from this date, and final conviction, of the unknown party or parties composing the mob, who, on about the 15th day of January, 1901, in Leavenworth County, Kansas, forcibly seized one George Alexander from the officers of said County and burned him at the stake, said reward to be paid upon such final conviction. In testimony whereof: I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Kansas. Done at the City of Topeka this 28th day of February, A. D. 1901. W. E. STANLEY, Governor. Attest Geo. A. Clark Secretary of State. --- You Can Get a Cough and Cold. You can get rid of it if you get a bottle of Beauchamp's Balsam of Pine You are cured while you sleep or are on duty. if it does not do all we claim for it. Sold by dealers everywhere. A. M. THOMAS, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Phone, 299. 413 Kansas Avenue Room 3 4 and 5 Topeka, Kan. Subscribe for the Plaindealer. Piles upon piles of Merchandise came in last week Carpets, Linoleums, Curtains, Shirt Waists, Umbrellas Dress Goods, Wash Fabries. Of the latter there are over 200 styles, embracing an endless variety of materials and at all costs from 5c upward. Many of these items will go on SPECIAL SALE—which, by the way, are increasing the popularity of this store. Our Special Sale in the Carpet Department has made a record breaker far that department. Our sales being far in excess of and previous season. We miss no sales on Lace Curtains—our line has neaver been so perfectly organized. special attent to 18 yards. Yure of your room your carpet requ ou. DS. A special attention to about 75 Carpet to 18 yards. You can buy these at one sure of your room. Your carpet requirements. We think we you. We wish to call your special attention to about 75 Carpet remnants running from 2 to 18 yards. You can buy these at one third off. Bring the measure of your room. Come, let us figure on your carpet requirements. We think we America American Council. The Afro-American Council. ---:0--- Committee aization of the Kansas will will, March 30th, iteration to pro- recent outrage recently request-ecting funds f to make a li stanley's rew of the par-ing of Fred A to report the Atchison, Ka that the com- which they already been ta thorough investt action be ta made at once Committee appointed at the recent organization of the Afro-American Councile Kansas will convene in the city of July, March 30th. This committee is aration to prosecute the work of inerecent outrages against the race in urgently request that all local councils selecting funds for the purpose of ena- to make a liberal offer as a supple-Stanley's reward of $500.00 for the sum of the parties implicated in the king of Fred Alexander. All councils had to report the amounts collected to Atchison, Kansas, not later than the that the committee may be in posses- which they may outline future ac-ready been taken by him to institute thorough investigation, and it is very not action be taken at once by all local made at once as above requested. The Executive Committee appointed at the recent conference and organization of the Afro-American Council for the state of Kansas will convene in the city of Atchison on Saturday, March 30th. This committee is making careful preparation to prosecute the work of investigating into the recent outrages against the race in this state. They urgently request that all local councils continue actively collecting funds for the purpose of enabling the committee to make a liberal offer as a supplement to Governor Stanley's reward of $500.00 for the arrest and conviction of the parties implicated in the mobbing and lynching of Fred Alexander. All councils are further requested to report the amounts collected to Dr. W. H. Hudson, Atchison, Kansas, not later than the 25th inst., in order that the committee may be in possession of money, upon which they may outline future action. Steps have already been taken by him to institute proceedings for a thorough investigation, and it is very necessary that prompt action be taken at once by all local councils and reports made at once as above requested. secretary. WE WISH TO "The Story BY GOO Principal of Tuskegee and Recogniz WE WISH TO MAKE YOU A PRESENT OF A VOLUME OF "The Story of My Life and Work," BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute and Recognized Leader of the Negro Race. This valuable work is published in one large volume of over 400 pages, and beautifully illu- strated with more than 60 original drawings and photo-engravings — size 6 by 8½ inches. SEND YOUR YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. We want you to have a beautiful subbiography of the creator. We also for the purpose of introducing it in your community. We also ask that you visit the country to tell it. Only a limited number of free copies to each town. Write now and be sure to get one. Address J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, III, We show handsome Notting- ham Bace Curtains at 59c and upward. Felt Shades, Spring Rollers, at 10c o'paque Shades, Spring Rollers, at 25c. Brass Extensions Rods...4c up Curtain Scrim, good qual...3c Over 25 styles Sash Muslin of extremely nice patterns 10c up We wish to call your special remnants running from 2 to 18 yar third off. Bring the measure of yo Come, let us figure on your carp can make it an object to you. SILK FOULARDS. We received a most beautiful line of 24-inch All Silk Foulards—had an opportunity to see every line—these were by far the prettiest—the price 69c instead 88c. Come quick if interested. The most beautiful line of Challie seen for many years. 4½c At 7½c. A line of Madras—regular price is 12½c—all that is the matter with these they run from 2 to 10 yds. length.....7½ 5½c. 3,000 yards of an exceptional fine Unbleached Muslin, elegant for sheets—worth all of 7½c..... 5½c (Limit 15 yds.) Another not quite so fine in quality at.....4½c (Limit 15 yds.) The new things here in Belts of Enamel, Satin, Gilt, etc., etc. Spikes—many styles—from 2c up. Buttons—the new things in Pearl, Gilt and fancy metal. Hair clasp bowls-all the craze with girls. They are beauties. The new things in Baretts. Windsor Ties—most lovely designs and colorings. Brooches-Never saw anything as pretty—25c popular price. Beauty Pins-new-8 for 5c. The Afro-America The Executive Committee conference and organization cil for the state of Kansas Atchison on Saturday, March making careful preparation of investigating into the recent of this state. They urgently re continue actively collecting for bling the committee to make ment to Governor Stanley' arrest and conviction of the mobbing and lynching of F are further requested to report Dr. W. H. Hudson, Atchis 25th inst., in order that the sion of money, upon which tion. Steps have already be proceedings for a thorough necessary that prompt action councils and reports made at A. M. THOMAS, Secretary. RAYMOLD & WHITLOCK NEW 39 WEST 14TH ST. YORK MASONIC I.O.O.F. K.P. GOODS SEND FOR CATALOGUE J. H. H. A Large line of the most popular Upholstery material, such as 50-inch Tapestries, at...39c Fine Satin Damusk, 50 inch wide- Newest things in velours, Curtain poles with fixtures complete, and of any color wood19c Brush mats, Cocoa mats, Wire mats, Come and get our prices. A PROPOSITION. Helpful to Dress Goods Selling. Helpful to home industry. A Dress skirt made up in latex and most approved style and perfect fitting, free of charge on the purchase of material, 62%c and upwards per yd. In this connection we wish to direct your attention to our line of all wool dress goods suitable for present season's wear it has never surpassed in point of attractiveness. This is markedly so in the line of black stuffs The dependable Jamestown dress goods carried here. We back these up with our guarantee. Ladies' House Wrappers. Sold over 50 last Saturday. ought to sell no less tomorrow—the the price is certainly right—the the styles are the most approved—the the patterns are very taking. Muslin Underwear. The Balance of this week a continuation of our special sale. you will think it folly to make these up yourself after receiving our special price. 15c for Table Oil Cloth. The very best 45 and 48 inch Table Oil Cloth—handsome designs.....15c Just For One Day. 100 Hatchet—have white satin bows—"fac simile of Nation Hatchet".....5c. W. L. GRANT. Chairman. M. M. S. POULTRY FENCING. M.M.S. No. July 22, 1896. (Trade Mark). Fax. July 6, 1897. There have been placed upon the market several cheap reprints of an obsolete edition of "Webster's dictionary. They are being offered under various prices at a low price By dry goods dealers, grocers, agents, etc., and in a few instances as a premium for subscription to newspapers. Announcements of these comparatively Worthless reprints are very misleading; for instance, they are worthless equivalent of a higher-priced book, when in reality, so far as we know and believe, they are all, from A to Z. Reprint Dictionaries, phototype copies of a book of over fifty years ago, which in its day was sold for about $5.00, and which was much superior in paper, print, and binding to these, being then a work of some more than one. Long Since Obsolete. The supplement of 10,000 so-called "new words," which some of these books are advertised to contain, was compiled by a grunt, and was published before his death. Other minor additions are probably of more or less value. The Genuine Edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, which is the only meritorious one familiar to this generation, contains over 300 pages of well-written and bears our imprint on the title page. It is protected by copyright from cheap imitation. Valuable as the work is, we have at vast expense published a thoroughly revised successor, the name of which is WEBSTER'S INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY. Illustrated pamphlet free. C. & C. MERRIAM CO., Springfield, Mass., U.S.A. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By LAYER FROM LIFE Containing Full Information Upon All Statistical Facts and Figures. Every Politician Will Want a Copy. The New Congress. Over 600 Pages. A Complete Guide to the Forthcoming Elections of 1900. SPECIAL FEATURES. 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MABIE, EDITORS during the months of November, December, and January will appear a series of ten autobiographical papers from telling the romantic story of his life, from birth in a Virginia slave cabin to the eminent position which he holds as the builder and head of Tuskegee Institute and the honored and trusted leader of the colo.ed race in this country. Every Reader of This Paper will surely be interested in Mr. Washington, story, and as a special offer in order to introduce THE OUTLOOK to new readers, we will send THE OUTLOOK for the three months above mentioned at the special price of twenty-five cents (regular price, seventy-five cents), providing the name of this paper is mentioned. THE OUTLOOK tells the story of world happenings every week in short, clear, labor-saving paragraphs. Address Subscript Department B. Tue Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Is to join one of the person- ally conducted California excursions of the Santa Fé Route. 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OFFICE HOURS: 0 11 A. M. TO 5, 7 to 9 P. M. SUNDAY HOURS 1 TO 9 P. M. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, 404 Kansas Ave. over Wallace's Drug Store. TELPHONE 635 TOPEK4, KAN BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE A Wonderful Face Bleach! AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. AND HAIN STRAIGHTENER. both in the box for $1, or three boxes for $1. Garanteed to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIME face completion obtained if used as direct paint on brown person four or five shades lighter, and a maluato person perfect white. In foray-bleachable, it does not turn the skin spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautifully wrinkled, freeshed, darkspots, plumper or bumps or black heels, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pies, tan, liver spots or color you wish, making the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to keep it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes, ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter to you, we will send it through Jer or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want sent a letter to you, we will send it through In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box of money to you. No one will know contents except greetings. Anderson Chiles is on the sick list. Mrs. Austin Shaap died Thursday evening. Master W. H. Jamison, son of W. L. Jamison, is on the sick list. Wm. Merritt has returned home after an absence of seven years. Miss Mary Quena is visiting Mrs. E. M. Johnson this week at 1027 Kansas Avenue. Mrs. C. E. Dandridge left for Pratt, Kansas, last Saturday to visit her mother and sisters. Mrs. Julia Brown and Miss Mary Jordan returned from Lawrence on Monday night. Mrs. S. N. Hines of Denver, is visiting her brother, E. B. Hayes, 609 N. Kansas Avenue. Prof. W. T. Vernon of Quindario, Kas., is in the city, the guests of Paul Jones of the State Auditor's office. Charles French of Denver, passed through the city Friday, enroute to Parsons, Kansas, to visit his family. Rev. G. D. Olden of the First African church, returned last Friday from Chicago, where he had been on business. Will C. Merritt and sister will sing for the benefit of St. Johns A. M. E. church Tnesday March 26th, at 118 west eight st. Mrs. E. M. Johnson returned to her home in Sedalia, Mo., last Sunday. W. M. Johnson accompanied her as far as Kansas City. Mrs. Harry Robinson Jr., who has been visiting relatives and friends at St. Joseph, Mo., returned to the city last Wednesday. Mr. R. A. Plumb and wife, of Jackson County, attended the M. E. Conference and visited his brother, W. W. Plumb, last week. R. A. is a prosperous farmer. There will be extensive Easter services at Shiloh church on Easter Sunday. A special program has been arranged for afternoon and evening. All are invited to be present. Rev. W. E. Helm of the Shiloh Baptist church left for Hannibal, Mo., on Tuesday to bring his family to Topeka. Rev. Helm has created a very favorable impression and good results are expected from his pastorale. Carl Russell Lagerstrom, a young man of great ambition, appeared upon the scene of life last week at 615 Jackson street. His Papa smiles and is giving cigars to all of his friends. Good luck young man, may your life be long and successful. The Sunday School convention of the Baptist Sunday School will be postponed until the second Sunday in April—owing to the installation ceremonies of Rev. Helm at Shiloh church occurring on March 31st and Easter Sunday on the 7th of April. The funeral of Miss Gertrude Bradshaw was held from the First African Baptist Church on Friday, March 8th. The ceremonies were conducted by Rev. G. D. Olden. Miss Bradshaw was one of the brightest young ladies of Topeka—a consistent christian and a hard worker in the church. She was buried by Bethany Chapter No. 7, O. E. S. The floral offerings were handsome. The second meeting of the young men of Topeka, for the purpose of organizing a Young Men's Christian Association among the colored boys of this city, was held at their rooms, 429 Kansas Ave., on Monday night. The meeting was well attended and much interest of the right kind was manifest. A cordial invitation to all young men to come out and make the association a success. The next meeting will be held next Monday night and the clergymen of the city are earnestly requested to come out and urge upon the members of their congregation to be present. Meeting will open promptly at S p. m. SHILOH JOTTINGS. "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet 'till Shiloh came and unto him shall the gathering of the people be." Gen. 49-10. "The Mothers Club," which meets on Wednesday night of each week, at Shiloh Baptist church, is composed of some of the best women of the city. Their purposes is the betterment of the general community and should receive the encouragement and hearty endorsement of all fathers, in the community. The success of their efforts, means first to them, untold labor and constant vigilence, to push foward every opportunity and means by which the work should be accomplished. Nights of study and days of toil must be spent in order to accomplish their desired goal. Obstructions and obstructions arise to impede their laborious progress; but increasing payes, backed up by that God like spirit that charachterized the reformer of other ages, triumph and complete success, will be theirs and the misty hovors and stygian darkness of moral pollution will melt away before their efforts, as the mists melts before the morning sun. Second to the community it means, that viceflagrantigorance of the moal rights of others contemporary with them in our communities, must, like the Arab, "silently fold their tents and steal away." Willful negligence on the part of the better class of our citizens has been the means of admitting to our several neighborhoods such charachter as pollute the stream of purity and poison the fountains of virginity. Their presence, the lives live the influence that they wield in a given direction, pollutes the moral atmosphere and stagnates the flow of trnth. The mother's seek, first the recovery of such erring ones, and second, their remoral when other means have failed to have a salutary effect. The Mother's club should have the support of all lovers of the Lowly Lamb of God who said, Be ye holy for I am holy." It should have the support of Father's whose children must be shielded from moral pollution. Let us rally to the support of all persons in the community who value right living, it should have the support of father's whose children must be shielded from moral pollution. Let us rally to the support of the "Mothers Club" and as the blessed influence of their lines and work, shall by the force and purity of the justice of their cause, permeate our hearts, homes, community. Let us by word, and deed second their noble efforts; and thereby many on whom the sorrow of satan hath laid their hand, shall ber saved from the malestron of sin and made good to grow in the image of him who hath said "Him that cometh unto me I will in no wise cast out." Paster Helm hath been requested by the Hanibal Baptist Church to preach the farewell sermon on Sunday March 24th inst. On returning, his wife and two children will accompany him. Shiloh will be well favored in securing Mrs. R. L. Helm as its musical directress. She has taught and trained several choirs and will be a welcome addition to Pastor Helm's musical staff. A large and well dressed audience greeted Pastor Helm morning and evening. The evening service was held up stairs in the Auditorium. It is the earnest desire and request of Pastor Helm that each member and friend of his church, subscribe for the Plaindealer or at least buy a copy every week and read the Shiloh Jottings and Biblical explanatory notes. Mrs. Emma Gaines and husband are both sick, friends go and see them. Notes and extracts of .sermons preached at Shiloh will appear from time to time in the Plaindealer. Look for next week's issue dont miss it. MANHATTAN. All of the students are rejoicing over new equipment that has been put in the different departments. The faculty held its, regular meeting Wednesday night and arranged for the commencement exercises. Prof. E. Graves our able assistant principal, is endeavering to have a real large afteroon class. The afternoon school should be well attended. The services last Sabbath were very enthusiastic. The attendance was large. Very inspiring music was rendered by the Cumberland Presbyterian choir. These services are increasing in popularity. LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF TOPFATENT No 20 meets 1st, and 3rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 900: North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Musta Anna Rejnoud, C. R. MACFDONIA TABKRMACLE No. 101, U. K. T. Hall 609 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, C. P.; Mrs Sarah Walker, C. R. MACDENIAN LODGE No. 9, GOODSAMARIANS and DAUGHTERS of SAMARIA, meets second and fourth Friday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, at 113 East Seventh street. Visiting Samarians are always welcome. W. E. Jackson, Chief. ALLER LAWSON, Recording Sec. A CALL To the Members of the Executive Committee of the Art Federation. You are hereby notified that there will be a business meeting of the committee at the residence of Mrs. M. Chiles, 116 E. Seventh street, Topeka, Kan., March 27th, 1901. Mrs. W. B. Townsend, Chairman Executive Com. Miss Mary B. Jordan, Corresponding Secretary, 1187 Lane St., Topeka NOTICE. Bishop C. T. Shaffer will preach at Brown's chapel at 11 a. m. next Sunday morning. APRIL SERVICES. PUBLICATION NOTICE To Isabella L. French—You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled cause in the above named court by John J. French your husband. That said plaintiff filed its petition with the clerk of the District Court of Shawne County, Kansas, on the day of February, 1901, and that unless you answer the same on or before the 27th day of April, 1901, the allegulong there will be taken at true and judgment rendered against you divorcing said plaintiff from you and granting such further relief as the court may deem proper. JOIND N. FRNCH, Plaintiff. McIVOR Will make the season at the Fair Grounds. McIvor is the handsomest troting stallion in the West. Call at the barn and see him. HENRY HATCHER, Manager. TERMS, $10.00 TO INSURE. 112 W. 710 St. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-formed, honest statement to the colored races through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortune circumstance, acquired the receipt I for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875 when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by faring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. non-clad guarantee to do all that Now, we ask you a plain quest $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with to all we claim for them? is guarantee, and we are all been satisfied in every respect day using our preparations, the King of all Hair Tonics. Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Gurly, kee short, harsh hair long and worrying scalp diseases. It also after Ozoo has been applied. I will restore gray hair to its nature at us make a statement. Many hair, but when they send the Friends, do not use hot irons; it use to it drop out. Ozoo stray nothing but Ozoo is necessary can stop the use at any time. Day or two after the first application POCure, rough skin soft and removes all facial imperfections. It also include one fancy jar of POCure—removes wrinkles; makes the old look young. We one package of our celebrated LLY POCure, and no soap but a p which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozone has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozona as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks cut of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Gurly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. It will restore 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 burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono 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 Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever THE GREAT SOUTHWEST states of Kansas, Missouri and the Indian Territory. 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. KANSAS PACKING HOUSE MARKET. Wholesale and Retail. UNION LOCK POULTRY FENCE For Poultry, Rabbits, Orchards, Gardens, etc. All main strands are two wires twisted together. UNION TRADE PARK Palested July 12, 1879 and April 24, 1879. 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 more information. Catalogue free. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY note to do all that is claimed for it, on you a plain question—would we absorb a dissatisfied with our preparations for them? We have advertised for you we are glad to say that every one in every respect for preparations, and every purchaser of Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively Harsh, Gurly, Refractory, Trouble hair long and straight. It will cure cap diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff been applied. It will stop your hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising that they send the preparation they tell us hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any noo is necessary, and the hair stays at any time. The good effects on the first application. de-4 boxes do the work. We make sure we cut out this coupon and send the Bollard to you forward to your bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, skin soft and plant, and compulsive if imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin loves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is bad no soap but a pure soap should even Missouri Pacific Route GREAT SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Texas, Missouri, Nebraska, an Territory. Pickles in apart. Cables 1% in apart at bottom. 1% in apart at bottom. BEFORE. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $140, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have then-ands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample or one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZN00, 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 BENSIE 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 Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Foal, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Oil, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. 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. CARY SAFE COMPANY BUFFALO, N. Y., U. S. A. ...Manufacturers... Fire and Burglar Proof Safes VAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. Contracts to United States Government. Boston Chemical Company : Dear Siria, You are a need OZONO, and give it fooled so often, it does me Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using that my hair is already stris 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. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. From Our Correspondents o&& Weekly Paragraphs xe Capt. W. H. Hawkins, of the Forty- ninth volunteer fofantry, now in the Philippine islands, the only official rep- resentative Atchison has in those is- Jands, writes that he Is enjoying good health. eating three meals a day and lunch at {ntervals. His command fs in excellent shape, No fighting now, save comering robbers, etc. He has Deen tendered second lieutenant in the regular army which he promptly re- fused. He is tired of roughing it and would like to get where he could put his foot under his mother's table three times daily. The mail system to be very imperfect, as he has received only three letters since last June. “I have written and written and like Job, sat down in sack cloth and ashes await- ing replies.” The colored troops have acted nobly. They will return to this country about the last of April. The Captain and a few other efficient col- cored officers will be deta ned until July Ist. This is a high compliment wnich adds much to the good feeling of the Captain's friends. ‘J. L. Jackson returned to his farm ‘Thursiay. Ie has just remodeled his home. Two of the Baptist churches are talking about consolwating. This ts good sense. but the devil may spring up and show them why they should not do so. ‘The Temple and Tabernacte of the Knights of Labor had a fine enter- tainment at The True Eleven hall ‘Thursday evening. Fifty-five dotlars cash endowments were paid to the heirs of Mrs, A. Burdette and Thos. Wheeler, The presentments _ were made in'a neat speech by Rev. Frank Wilson, chief grand Mentor, Kansas City, Kan. ‘Several colored men are talking more seriously on organizing a private club of Liks. ‘Mrs. Truhart, after several week's stay with her sicx daughter, Mrs. Yack, at Omaha, returned last week and reports her daughter about re- stored. ‘Mr. Henry Eulgin, Jr., is now enjoy- ing the California climate. Much complaint is going around about the hostile attitude of the Globe donds for a needed school for thelr children. ‘Mrs, Amanda Whitney seems to like her change to Kansas City. ‘Some one {s talking of organizing a new lodge here. Jerusalem! It is about time Mrs. Shoemaker of ‘Troy should come down. Mr. Robt. Fisher's mother has been quite itt, Nick Chiles, the industrious prop- rietor and manager of the Plaindealer, made a business trip here last week. Dear Sir: I have just received and read issue of the 15th Inst and I am now ready to say, and do say, that your paper is the best paper Issued by any Afro-American in the west or east, north or south—in its clenliness— In its defense of tae rights of our peo- ple, everywhere. its moral tone for jus- tice to all, and the right of free speech —again I must say that our people would proit by subscribing for the Plaindealer, and read weekly and Jearn the great problems, The young people of our race would be greatly benefited to read less cheap yellow back trash anu rag-time news and read the Plaindealer and get. the wholesome news of the day. I belfeve that it should be put in the homes of our people everywhere. Long may the Plaindealer live to do much good. We are glad to say that Holsey Chapel C. M. E. chureb, Ash street, Ss not letting her fires go out With such men as J. M. Gross, J. S. Faulk ner, A. J. Landy for stewards, and oth- ers and a band of faithful women. led by Mrs. J. M. Gross. They are Mrs. Vina Anderson, Mrs. M. E. Smith and Mrs. Hackley.” These deserving wo- men have raised considerable money for various purposes. As late as Fri- dady p. m., 15th inst, they had a box entertainment. Of course they made the pastor show up his usual good dis- position by turning over to him $16.80, ‘They have walted on bis wife with a surprise which did surprise, also his. Gaughter, Iittle Millia. ‘The pastor's son say he believes they will surprise him soon with such women as the above named. The world will be bet- ter, churches built and kept up If they are among the worthfest women of our| church fo the west, worthy of com- mendation. The Epworth League {s well conducted by Atiss MabelHillman, who Is an efficient young lady of our: church, and a devoted christian. and she has the Interest of the young peo- pleat heart. We have a grand and in-| teresting Sabbath school, superintend- ed by J. M. Gross, who seems to have deen bora for the place, yet fortunately he married a wite who is his peer as a financier and mancger in church| work. If lawful I would have her for! a steward Instead of a stedardess. Next comes Uncle Joe Hart, the old class leader. Everybody likes Uncle Joe. Little Jack Tandy, the trustee| steward elass-leader, and Cook {s all right. He comes around to see what the pastor and family needs, and when he, J. S. Faulkner and J. Af. Gross learn| what {s needed if they fail they only have to report to the stewardess and it is then already sure. Our member- ship at this place ts small.but the qual- ity fs laree, ‘J, EWING KUYKENDOLL. Quarterly meeting services at tne A. M. E church last Sunday were largely attended during the entire day. Rev. J. R, Ransom, the presiding elder, preached three’ soul stirring sermons during the day and 2 great spiritual blessing was manifested. Love feast and quarterly conference were held on Monday evening which concluded ‘one of the most spiritual and bene- ficial meeting services held in a long ‘ume. Rey. J. W. Jeffress preached 2 logical and interesting sermon at the Mt Zion Baptist church last suzday to a large and fashionable audience. A collee- tion of $13.00 was taken up. Mr. Moorehead of White Cloud unit- ed with the A. M. E. chureh last Sun- day, also three others. 3 Mr. B. Phillips contfnues iti, also Mrs, J. Miler, Mrs. J. G. Gillum, Mrs. Henry Williams and the wives of Rev's ‘Wooton and Guiger. Dr. J. J. Kenner, of the Lincoln Medical college, left this past week for Wright, Mo., his home. Rey. J. R. Ransom left for Topeka last Tuesday. eee TSS ATCHISON. KANSAS CITY. LINCOLN NEWS. The all day's holiness meeting will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church next Friday. A large attendance and a spiritual outpouring Is desired. The revival services at the Mit. Zion Baptist church closed Friday, owing ia, the, H-bealth of the pastor, Re. Jeffress. whose untiring efforts the last two years have worked wonders for the advancement of the church, both financially and spiritually. This church how possesses the largest and most comfortable audience room of the col- ored churches and since Rev. Jeffress has been in charge has always had the largest congregations. The members and friends of this church commend the energy and zeal of Rev. Jeffress and feel that his stay in the commun- ity has been a blessing to the Chris- tian cause. Rey. Mendenball left for Clarinda Saturday last. Mr. P. Ashford has returned from Cheyenne, Wyoming. to remain here. The Mt. Zion church is stil] engaged in a revival meeting and Rev. P. D. Skinner, of Lawrence. Kas., is conduct- ing it. “The Christian army is spirit- wally revived. but no souls have been converted. ‘There was a L. T. 1a welcome meet- ing given at the Second M. E. church Sunday and a nice program was ten- dered and there was a good attend- ance. There will be a farewell entertain- ment given at the Second M. E. church for the benefit of the pastor. Messrs. James Hickman, Eli Cruise and John Westley returned from Den- ver, Colo., last week, but we are very sorry indeed to state that Mr. E. Cruise is very ill at present with pneumonia, but we hope he will be better soon, and tell us about Denver. ‘Mr. W. Moore, of Lincoln, Nebr., fs now employed at the Gillet Hotel. y2ils® Mianle Howell is on the ‘siek ist. Rev, P. D. Skinner delivered an ex- cellent sermon Sanday afternoon to the young men, and he had a very good attendance but only wish more could have heard him, or it could have been Published in the Plaindealer, as we know every young man reads it Our churehes here have formed union protracted effort and we hope it will be the instlgation of bringing more souls Into the fold of Christ for each church, Some of the young boys of Manhat. tan came in from Denver last week ‘touched pretty badly with frost, 60 you must know {t was a pretty cold ride. Br, William Woodruff, of Lawrence Kan., and who was head waiter in the Eldredge house in the same clty, died Thursday the 1ith at twelve o'clock p.m. The deceased left a dear lov. ing wife to mourn his loss, and a num- ber of friends also. The funeral took place at the residence on the 16th oi March, which was largely attended. Miss Woodruft expects to move t Manhattan to keep house for het father. He was also called away te the funeral of his son-in-law, Willian “Woodruft, Mrs. Evans Cornea, who has been quite ill, is convalescent. The series of meetings conducted by Rev, D. Seward at Second Baptist church proved quite beneficial in arousing the church spiritually. State Missionary Van Lue gave the church a very instructive talk Sunday. He will conduct a few day's meetings this week. Mr. Ben Maxey is very fll. Quarterly meeting at A. M. E. church Sunday. . Airs. Belle Gant entertained twenty of her friends March 17 In honor of her birthday, The dining room was very prettily decorateu. Ices and coffee were served. Those present: Messrs. H.C, Greene, Fred Burley, Will Payne, T. Woods, Jas. Payne, 8, Suggs, Will Littreal, Chas. Graves, A. L. Corneal, Will Washington, Jobn Ellington, Rev. House. ‘The Willing Workers gave a concert March 15. A very pleasant time was reported by all. Mrs, Robinson, of Fall City, Neb., visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Banks last week. ‘The Mt. Zion Baptist church has just closed an eight week's revival meet- ing during which they have had about 25 additions. of which 17 are for bap tism, the Rev. J. W. Price has under the direction of the Holy Spirit bas done a wonderful work in Dunlap in erecting a neat church building and Increasing the membership. He is cer- tainly the right man in the right place. May the Lord continue to give him sue- cess in the revival meetings, Rev. Price was assisted by the Rev. Bell, of the M. E. church and congregation. The Rey. J, H, Raimey, of Hutchinson, preached for them about two weeks. ‘The funeral of Biss Bessle Turner took place from the Mt. Zion Baptist church, of which she was a member, Saturday, March 16th, She was 15 years of age. She leaves a father, mother, brothers and sisters, and a host of friends to mourn her death. Her uncle, Henry I. Monroe, of Topeka, attended her funeral; also her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. McAdoo, of Carbondale. The Rev. Price preached the funeral assisted by Rey. Bell and Rey. W. H. Merrett. ‘The remains was ta id to rest in the Dunlap cemetery. NORTH TOPEKA. _ Rev. Gordon, of Kansas City, Kans. Preached two interesting sermons morning and evening at B street Bap: tist church Sunday, ‘Mrs. Kate Long, who has been at the Douglass hospital in Kansas City, Kans. for several weeks undergoing a treatment, is expected home In a few days. Miss Cora Porter Is quite i11 at her home, 842 Polk St. St Elmo Art Club met at the resi- dence of Mrs. Gola Walker's last Fri- day. The ladies are making rapld pro- gress in drawn and embroidery work. Rev. D. White, of Memphis, Tenn. has been called as the pastor of B Street Baptist chureb. Mr. and Mrs. Loss Clardy, of Clarks- ville, Tenn., are visiting in the city, and are the guests of Mrs. Barba Cross. Mrs. Oscar Steard arrived from Ala- bama the 10th inst, where she and her children have been visiting for two months. - Mrs. R. H. Raglan, of Mineral, wite of Rev. R. H. Raglin was interred in the Weir City cemetery the 7th Inst. MANHA, TAN. HIAWA1HA. DUNLAP. WEIR KANSAS. ‘Mr, Abe Dorcas was called to Joplin the ith Inst to aucend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Blanche Hughes. Messrs. Eddie Durnton and Berry were guests In Columbus Sunday. The train being delayed, the gents reclin- ed all night. Weirltes are in sack clothes and aches, meetings both private and pub- lic and all public places have been closed until the Ist of April on account of smallpox. ABILENE. Rey. Alexander preached his fare- well sermon last Sunday. He is now at Ellsworth. His many friends wish him prosperity. ‘Mrs. Warder's baby got poison medi- cine a few days ago, but Is all right now. Miss Mary Bell is on the sick lst. ‘The lecture given by Mr. Hall on the Cuban war was grand, Senior Literary vacancy filled, Mr. S, Hampton vice-president. Their pro- gram was good. Rev. Cox and Rey. Franklin, of Sa lina, preached morning and evening at Mt Baptist church. ‘Hutchinson, Kans.. et en nee Mr. Editor: Please give me space in our paper. My view as to the death of Fred Alexander lies at the door of Sheriff Everhardy—a shame to know that Kansas has fell in line with Tex- as, South Carolina, North Carolina— in fact all states where Negroes are Uurned to the stake on the account of color. We could not expect any more of this state sixty years ago when she was a territory. We could not espect any more of a savage In- dian who knows no Christian civili- zation, Sherif Everhardy has laid the foundation for burning Negroes to the stake In Kansas on the acount of color. He should be placed in the state penitentiary for life time. He is not qualified for a dog policeman. A man who takes the oath of office to protect his prisoners when placed In his care and then betray them to the mob—he should be punished accord- ing to law. ‘The savage Spanish could not have done any more cruel crime than this crime committed on Fred Alexander at Leavenworth. ALEXANDER LEE, YALE NOTES. The birthday party given by Mrs Fanny Henderson in honor of her husband’s birthday was a brilliant success. He received several nice presents, including handkerchiefs and ties. Miss Sadie Martin, of Coffeyville and Misses Maria Pickens and Gre nada Turner, of Pittsburg, spent on day and evening in Yale, and wer royally entertained at the residence o Deums Hudson by Dr. J. T. Whita ker, Mesdames Walker and Williams Mrs. J. P. Pentleton ia on the sick list. A revival under the directior lof Rey. J. D. Morrow is in progres at the Baptist church. There hai been one convert, The public ivstallation of Calan. theans at the hall on Mouday nigh was a success, School is progressing as usual. Mra. A. J. Rogers epent Friday ix Pittsburg, ‘The pastor of the A. M. E. church Rev. J.C. Gratton, has began prac ticing the children for Easter. Sidney Jobnson is improving Mrs. Mattie Williams spent a part of Thursday in Pittsburg, on busi. nese. Work is begianing to slacken ix Yale and ceveral families are talking of moving away. ‘The school children are beginning to talk of exhibitions and picnics. A NEGRO WON HIS COMIIISSION TOOK THE ENLISTED MEN’S EX. AMINATION AND PASSED NEAR THE Top Leavenworth, Kan., Meh, 16,—Among the twelve enlisted men who have just completed their examination at Fort Leavenworth for commissions in the regular army is Benjamin O. Davis, a negro of the Ninth cavalry, one of the two Negro cavalry regiments of the Tegular service. Davis has been a sergeant major of the Ninth cavalry for nearly @ year. Of a class of elgh- teen men from nearly as many differ- ent regiments who took the examina- tion twelve pased and Davis was third, with an average of 91 per cent. Sergeant Davis wlil be the first Ne- gro private soldier to ralse from the ranks to a commission In the regular army. He Is a native of the District of Columbia and was educated in the Public schools of Washington, where his father is a government employee. On the breaking out of the Spanish- American wat he was commissioned as a volunteer officer in the Elghth United States infantry and won the respect of the regular army officers in charge of the regiment’ After mustering out as a volunteer officers he decided to try for a com- mission in the regular service. He entered the Ninth cavalry and was soon advanced to a sergeant major of a squadron. Within little more than another year he was sergeant major of the regiment. He will receive his commission within two weeks. There is one Negro officer in the regular army now, Captain Charles Young of the Ninth cavalry, who is on detail duty as a military’ instruc- tor at Wilberforce college, Wilber- force, O., an institution for the educa- fon of Negro students. Captain Young nas been on college duty nearly all the time since he was graduated from West Point In 18ov. With the excep- on of a few months he has always Deen accredited to the Ninth or Tenth avalry or Twenty-fifth infantry, all Negro reiments.—Kansas City Star. The... é Club Woman or ireRest 10 woueN QF INTEREST TO WOMEN The Rosebud club met last Saturday with Mrs. Blackburn and will meet Saturday March 23rd with Mrs. J. S. Brashers 1323 Vanburen strect. The Ne Plus Ultrt Art club met Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Smith's 1161 Lane street. A very pleasant and profitable afteanoon was spent in the study of art. They adjourned at 5 p. m. to meet next Saturday with Mrs. J. White. The Silver Leaf club met with Mrs. John Daneridge last Thurs- day afternoon. A fine lunch was served consisting of sand- wiches, and doffec, angel food, cakes, fruits and other deserts. A fine time was reported by all after which they adjourned to meet at Mrs. Jones’ on Buchanan street. The Golden Rod Club met Friday March 15th, with Eva and Lillie, Phillips the following dele. gates were elected to the federa- tion, which convnes in Leaven- worth Kansas the third Wed. in Jyne. Ella Williams, Gertrude Solomon, Lillie Phillips delegates Missouri Benning, Rosa Rice, and Lixzie Spalding, alternates after business transaction a course tea being served, a pleasant time was reborted by all. THE CLUB WOMAN. The Coterie met with the Arden club at Mrs. R. J. Buck- ner's on last Thursday evening to perfect their plans for an en- tertainment to be given for the school picture fund. There will be an exhibit of pictures from one of the book stores and a pro- gram rendered by pupils from the public schools. The time and place at which this entertainment will be held will be announced later. On last Saturday afternoon the Coterie met with Mrs. J. H. Guy. At this meeting a departure from the regular course of study— English anthors of the Victorian period—was made. Each of the nine ladies who constitute the membership of the club had pre. pared a short paper on some sub- ject which she wished to bring hefore the circle. The papers were full of pith and point, and helpful suggestions on matters of peculiar interest to usas a people. The Coterie has recently joined the National Federation of wom- en's clubs and federation motto “Lifting as we climb" will be their watch word for the future. Mention of the federation brings to mind the discussion, which is being carried on through the pres on that peculiar phase of the color question which deals with the admission of colored women’s clubs to the National Federation of white women’s clubs. We, I: think, have just as much pride and self respect as other women. too much’ I hope, to thrust our- selves in where we are not want- ed by any will not be tolerated by some. A woman's club has always more or less of the social element and we would no more ask to be admitted to any one of their clubs, than we would beg! to attend a social function. If not toone of the home clubs, hen why to the Federation. In localities where women are esti- mated by their intelligence, re- inement and ability to do good lub work, it may be common sight to see a colored woman a nember of a white womans club, ut it is not at all likely that we vill see such a sight as that in Kansas soon. I should be glad to hear from ther colored women on this sub- ect through the colume¥of this aper. The question will prob- bly be brought up at the State “ederation and may be more asily settled if they know just low we feei about the matter. A Crus Woman, Crosh y Bros. | LINEN DEPARTMENT. One case large size Honey-Comb Bed Spreads at 68c. Onc hundred extra largeMarseills Bed Spreads at 98c. 60-inch heavy Cream Union ‘Table Damask, wears | well, at 43c. 60- inch extra heavy all pure Linen Cream Damask at 45¢. 72-inch heavy all linen Daniask, latest patterns, at 68c. 60-inch all linen Bleached Damask at 48c. | TOWEL SPECIALS 25 dozen Bleached Turkish Towels, 6 for 55c. 50 dozen Huck Towels, size 17x33 inches, © for 55c- 25 dozen Huck Towels, 6 for 68c. 20 dozen Brown Huck Towels, 6 for 68c. | 20 dozen Linen Huck Towels, 6 for 78c. | DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT j 3, 000 yards 36-inch soft finish Bleached Muslin— 8 yards for 50c 16 yards for $1.00 Just received 75 pieces, newest styles 36- in. book fold Percales at 1234c. | 34-in. Madras Shirting, this season’s styles 15¢ quality at 12%e | Great Furniture Sale | Carpet and Drapery Sale PRAISE GOD. | ‘The colored people of North Carolina have a right to rejoice over the recent action of the Legislature of the said State. There were enough fair-minded men in that body to defeat the proposi- tion to divide the school tax. The scheme proposed was to make the col- cored people support their own public and normal schools.—Philadelphia Tri- bune, FOREIGN REPRESENTATION. A Mississipp! man is going to send 500,000 fully matured cotton bolls to the Parris Exposition to show all the world where their shirts and sheets come from. And he will send a dele- gation of genuine cotton-fleld colored people to sell the bolls as souvenirs, to tell their buyers all they may want to know about cotton, and, best of all, to show them the stalwart black American citizens whose toll produces about ten millions ba.es of the staple sete seis Debnan, ‘The recent outbreak at the peniten- tary among the prisoners was very effectually quelled through the diplo- macy and bravery ot Warden Tomlln- son deserves especial credit for the successful suppression of this riot. The outbreak was entirely uncalled for and without the least provocation. Under the administration of Warden Tomltn- son the affairs have been very suc- cesfully managed. The last legisla- ture pased a law which made it possi- ble for many of these prisoners to en- joy liberty in a few years. Much credit is due to W. A. Thompson for the faithful maner in which he dis- charged the dutles devolving upon him. We take great pleasure in especially refering to the bravery displayed by Pearl Tipton and G, W. Welch, the colored guards, who, with others, went down into the mine. Warden Jewett, who takes charge of the penitentiary next month should by all means select such men as his assistants. SECOND-ULASS COLONIST RATES TO —VIA——_ Santa Fe Route. 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