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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. NEGROES ARE PREPARING Joseph W. Bailey a Leading South Carollian Says the Negroes Will Beat the Ignorant Whites—From the Outlook—Some Southerners Would Bar Intelligent Negroes. VOLUME III. It were futile to deny that there are political leaders in the South with no mean following who would keep the Negroes in ignorance in order to keep them out of politics. Many even of the more intelligent and less partisan white men seriously doubt whether the ability to read and write will fit the average Negro for citizenship, and are preparing in their minds to meet the exigencies of the situation when the Negroes, having learned to read and write, are returning to the body politic proper. That is to say, they not only do not think the Negroes will be fit to vote when they learn to read, but are ready to debar them by some other means when the present barriers shall have been overcome. On the other hand, a large number of our white people, though perhaps not a majority, are in favor of educating the colored people. I think nineteenths of the preachers and teachers are. Nevertheless, I should add that in North Carolina the preachers and teachers have little to do with politics; and the education of the Negroes, since it must be derived from public schools supported by taxation, is a political question. The Constitution of North Carolina requires that the education funds shall be so used that the schools of each race shall be maintained an equal length of time each year. The period of free schools for whites now is fourteen weeks, of the colored it is thirteen weeks. The free schools are supported by a general tax of eighteen cents on the hundred dollars of property and fifty-four cents on the poll. This returns a gross income of about one million dollars, which maintains the schools as above. The Constitution requires that the schools shall all be maintained four montns in the year. They have not been maintained this length of time throughout the state so long since the Civil War, though for years a number of counties have maintained their schools even longer. I have been told that nowhere in the United States has a public school system succeeded when supported by a general state tax, as ours is. When the Democratic party came in 1900 to offer the amendment restricting the suffrage, it promised emphatically to provide four-months schools throughout the state, unequivocally pledging that no white child should be disfranchised for being illiterate because of want of opportunity to learn to read and write. The promise was made with especial regard to white children. Without this the amendment would have been defeated. The pledge of four-months schools must necessarily have included those for colored children—though little was said of that. Our present governor who led the campaign, all the while proclaimed the necessity of universal education. His adjective was peculiarly fortunate. The party of the amendment came into power early in January, 1901. The general assembly, elected in the campaign for the amendment, was overwhelmingly Democratic. In that body a few weeks ago a prominent member of the house from the eastern part of the state, where the Negro population is large, proposed an amendment to the Constitution requiring the division of school funds to the races accord- ing to the property of the races, the Negroes to receive the amount of their school taxes, the white people to receive theirs. This proposal was suppressed; but not until a score or more of members had made known their desire to vote for it. Shortly thereafter a substitute was proposed by a more prominent senator providing that, while the present clause of the Constitution requiring four-months schools for either race should remain, either race might vote a tax upon itself exclusively for the schools of its children. This struck many of us favorably. We were aware that the general tax could never be adequate. We were, therefore, persuaded that we must have a local tax. But we knew that it would at best be many years before the people would vote a local tax whose benefits will be shared by the Negroes. It is, indeed, true that in perhaps thirty towns in the state we have local taxes so shared; but to bring the rural townships to this point is quite another matter. A few towns have refused on this account to take a vote on the question of levying the tax necessary to establish graded schools. In view of these facts, many of us were disposed to urge this bill as the most practicable solution of the free school question. But Governor Aycock made known his opposition to it; and to him, I have no doubt, is owed its sudden loss of advocates. The governor's motives were the very highest. He argued that if such a provision should be enacted, an early general assembly would reduce the general tax from eighteen cents to ten cents, and another from ten cents to five cents, and in a little while the Negroes should have no schools, and it should be a question if the white people in many communities would have any. Of course the reader recalls that this is to argue that the clause of the Constitution requiring four-months schools would be disregarded. But why not argue that a clause that has been disregarded ever since it was written may remain of no force! The governor's position, I may say, is that the two races are bound together in this matter, and that they both must have schools. There are many of us who believe that not a few people in North Carolina would be indifferent to the education of the white children if they should be assured that the Negroes should not be educated. It is against these that the governor now declares that he stands, as he has stood, for "universal education." In him and in his position rests largely the hope of good schools for the colored people. And yet he was elected on the platform—indeed, he made possible the platform and the amendment restricting the suffrage. So, then, here is one man who, though very much in favor of depriving the illiterate Negro of the suffrage, is equally strong in his demand that the Negroes shall have schools maintained as long as those of the whites. And his position appears to rest upon that there must be universal education or none. It is my opinion that he will hold off every effort to readjust the division of the funds. Whether any one will be in a position to oppose such an effort five years hence is open to question, but I think by that time the poorer white people will have perceived that the hope of schools for their own children TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 31, 1501. lies in maintaining the present article of the Constitution and the present basis of dividing the funds. I have stated that many of the more intelligent white citizens are opposed to the use of money derived from the common taxes to maintain schools for Negroes. It is desirable to explain that this opposition does not by any means rest solely upon the knowledge that to educate the Negroes will enfranchise them. Indeed, it has existed from the time when educational qualifications were not thought of. In my opinion, this attitude has support from four or five points of view. First: From the frequently held conviction that to educate a Negro is to "ruin a good farm hand," without getting an equivalent in other capacities. Second: From the widely held conviction that our school funds are altogether inadequate to the needs of the white children, and that it is folly to spend them on colored children when the opportunities of the white children are so limited. Third: From the fear in some quarters that the Negro children, not being deterred by poor clothes, etc., will go to school in larger numbers than the white children, and will thus acquire ability to read and write more rapidly. Fourth: From the general race prejudice, arising in part from the old antipathy of the poor whites, who, to a degree, are in competition with the Negro in the labor market now, in part from the old attitude of master and slave, and in part from the political divergence created by the Negroes' attitude of consistent opposition to the whites, and their persistent ambition for office as well as sporadic efforts to obtain equality. WILLIAM H. BRADBURY, Announces his candidacy for County Commissioner from the third commissioner district. Mr. Bradbury is a well known farmer and stock raiser in this county. He has served as County Assessor and is thoroughly familiar with the needs of a large, wealthy county like Shawnee. Mr. Bradbury has the endorsement of some of the best business men of this county. His entrance into the fight at this time is due to the withdrawal of Messrs. Anderson and Howe from the race. If nominated, Mr. Bradbury will add strength to the ticket. His honesty and well known Republicanism will win many friends for the party. Special Offer DO YOU want a beautiful picture of your sweet heart wife, sister, brother, husband or friend? The Plaindealer will furnish you with one. We have arranged with one of the largest Novelty company's in N. T. or U. S., to make the popular broach picture of all our subscribers who pay $1.00 for a years subscription. The broaches are handsomely made on glass and set in a roll plate gold frames. Just what you want. They are the popular fad. So is The Plaindealer—you want it. You will tell your friends about it. 1740 Tell them they can have one of these handsome picture like this. These pictures are beauties. See our regular agents and collectors—they are visiting all the towns and cities of Kansas. If you cannot wait, send your photograph and $1.00 direct to this office and we'll send your paper. All photo's will be returned. Do not allow this opportunity to pass Will you earn one of those elegant broaches by sending us a cash subscription? The Plaindealer is the Negro The Plaindealer is the Negro paper of Kansas. NEGRO IN HIS OWN WAY It is becoming tiresome to read in the daily press a so-called defense that some colored men attempt to make for the Negro race. If one remedy has been suggested by these so-called Negro representatives, at least five million have been presented and all without effect. There is no hope for the masses of the Negro so long as many of them continue to entertain the belief that some colored man has no right to go ahead of others. Is the white man inimical to the Negro or is the Negro his own enemy? When the Negro was emancipated he had nothing. He was the hewer of wood and the drawer of water. His condition while a slave kept him in object poverty. Who emancipated him? It was through the instrumentality of the Republican party and it was by and through that party that he was able to accumulate what property and wealth he has today. The white man controlled that party and that party controlled the money. The Negro was put in office by that party which enabled him to accumulate money. He controlled the state governments in the South and through carpet-bag rule he was deposed. He allowed himself to be kicked about to his own detriment and today, politically, he is in the same position, South, as he was prior to reconstruction. He was elevated by the white man, given positions of honor and trust and by the abuse he made of them, he was hulled from the topmost round of his popularity. The slave who was a national beggar, after his political decapitation, has been succeeded by the more intelligent Negro who has become not only a beggar, but a national apologist. The occupation of a majority of the Northern Negroes whose opportunities for an education, have been better, is that of hotel waiters, bellmen and caterers. The intelligent Northern Negro is an adept in this line of business. If he fails to find employment in the Pullman service. Of course all labor is honorable, but the question is, is the white man immical to the Negro or is the Negro his own enemy? The Negro professional barber is being displaced by the more competent white barber, the Negro waiter is passing away and his place is being filled by the more refined and educated white waiter The occupation of the Negro cook, chamber maids, the house-keeper is passing like a passing show, the washer woman is to be supplanted and the Chinmen have come in her stead. The Negro gardner upon whom the white man once depended has been supplanted by a more scientific gardner. The Negro farm hand has been removed and the white man has put in modern machinery. And why are things thus? It is because the Negro will not improve his condition. Some of them know too much and will not be taught by those who do know the wants of life. Some of them take the time bleeching their faces and straightening their hair with poisonous chemicals that are made by the white man. Instead of supporting their own institutions, they take the trouble to pull them down. If one is educated a little higher than the other, the man at the bottom who fell from the top will declare that the world is against him and the white man is inimical to his progress. The Negro pulpit is divided, what is to be expected from the congregation? Socially the Negro is divided and he is not certain whether he wants to be black or white. In every profession in which the Negro is engaged, there is a division in his ranks. The Negro is his own enemy. SATURDAY'S PRIMARIES Shawnee County Republicans Nominate Tomorrow. Republican primaries for the nomination of county officers will be held in Shawnee county Saturday. The following is the list of candidates for the various offices: For sheriff—Bert Lucas, W. Hal Williams. County clerk—"Doc" Newman, O. K. Swazey. Register of deeds—John Van Veckton, J. B. Marshall, T. V. Codington. Treasurer—W. S. Eberle, F. T. Bowen, W. F. Webber. Coroner—Dr. H. B. Hogeboom, Dr. H. H. Keith. County surveyor—J. P. Rodgers. Commissioner Third district—F. W. Harrison, William, Bradbury. F. W. Harrison whose name appears on the ticket for commissioner from the Third district has been a farmer in Kansas for more than twenty-one years. He came to Kansas from Ohio and has made for himself a record for honesty and energy. He has always supported the Republican party and has a large number of friends who will endorse his nomination. T. V. Codington, the old soldier candidate for register of deeds, was omitted from the list appearing in this paper last week through some oversight. Mr. Codington is a staunch friend of the colored man. During the Civil War he officered a colored regiment and won warm praise from the men for his uniform kindheartedness. Col. Fred. Jeltz desires his many friends to know that he is still in the race for county clerk, and the statements appearing in the papers to the effect that he was barred are false. He wants his friends to write his name on the ballots as there appears a concocted scheme on the part of the county committee to filch him of his hard earned dollars. Please remember Mr. Jeltz on Saturday. We desire to call the attention of our readers this week to the candidacy of Dr. H. B. Hogeboom for coroner. Dr. Hogeboom has rendered the county splendid service as coroner during the past two years. He is a young man, having spent all his time in this city receiving his education in our own city and state schools. He graduated from the Rush Medical college. He comes from a strong Republican family and has always identified himself with the party. He is on earnest, ambitious young man who will consciously strive to serve the people of the county. If nominated he will add much strength of the ticket. His unselfish care of the small-pox cases last winter when other physicians refused to do so, goes to show how much interest he feels for all classes of people. Dr. Hogeboom will have the enthusiastic support of the young men, Historical Society State House A Kansas University Professor Would Inoculate The Negro And Make Him White—But Can't Straighten Hair—Albino Gerum Injected. Pink Eyes and Kinky Hair. We publish the following announcement of a great ethological feat performed by a Kansas professor, and published in The Topeka Daily Capital of May 25: "That they might be rid of their color has been the dream of the black race since their emancipation, and at last it appears that the Negro's dream is about to be realized. Prof. Marshall Johnston, of the University of Kansas school of medicine, has discovered a means whereby he claims to be able to make the Negro white. Briefly set forth, Prof. Johnston's method consists in innoculating the Negro with the serum of leucitis or albinism, a harmless disease which produces those strange oddities of nature known as albinoes. The fact that albinism is the result of a disease is a discovery in itself, the credit for which belongs to the professor. "Albinoes have been regarded for centuries simply as anomalies of nature, but it has remained for Prof. Johnston to discover that their condition is the result of a disease—the white blood disease or leucitis, as the professor has named the affection. "Leucitis is a disease only in that it is not a normal condition. As diseases go, the affection could hardly be called one. It resembles baldness somewhat, being only a local condition and in nowise affecting the general health. "Transmitted to a white skinned person leucitis checks the deposition of dark pigmentary matter in the cuticle and gives to the skin a pale and sickly hue, while the eyes assume a pinkish color. But upon the darker and thicker skin of the Negro leucicis operates with greater difficulty and while a colorless skin is the result of its work in a light skinned person its effect upon the Negro is to bleach the skin only to a healthy 'flesh color.' "The odd whitish aspect of the albino's skin is due according to the professor, to a deficiency of pigmentary matter, or coloring substance. For a long time, however, it was supposed that this lack of coloring matter was merely one of the vagaries of nature. By chance one day while examining under the microscope a sample of the blood of an albino who was detained in the University hospital with a severe case of typhus fever, Prof. Johnston discovered that in addition to the typhus bacilli in the blood there were specimens of a strange baccillus, the like of which he had never seen before. "The discovery set Prof. Johnston to wondering what the bacillus might be, and when the albino had recovered from the fever he secured another sample of blood. "There were none of the typhus bacilli in this sample, but the specimens of the strange bacillus were still there. A number were taken from the blood and placed in a gelatin culture and incubated. The colony multiplied and in a few days a young ginuea pig was inoculated with a serum made from the bacilli. "There was no change in the general health of the animal, but inside of a month its pink, rosy skin had turned white and its eyes had taken on a decided pink hue. "The conclusions were easily drawn and the professor announced to his astonished col- NUMBER 22. leagues, who had been watching the experiment with great interest, that the bacillus which had produced this condition in the pig, was the cause of the albino color. "The next subject was a patient in the hospital, a mechanic, named Wilder, who was dying of an incurable disease. "Wilder, who in his prime, had been a fine specimen of the Irish race, was innoculated with a serum made from the blood of an affected guinea pig. "It took two months to affect Wilder, but within 90 days after innoculation the man had become an albino with pink eyes, white hair and colorless skin. It becomes evident that all specimens of albinoes must become innoculated with the bacilus in some way at or before birth. "A Negro was the next to offer himself up for experimental purposes. He was innoculated, but the doctors found that the leucitis bacilli had a very different effect upon him. "But the Negro's eyes did not change color, and although his skin bleached out, it did not assume the pale color of the albino. When it had bleached to a color which in a white person would be light burnette, it held that color, and a heavy post-innoculation of the serum produced no effect. The deep pigmentation of the Negro's skin is held accountable for this by the professor. "Why the Negro should care to sacrifice his color when he must retain his African features and wooly hair, is puzzling. Prof. Johnston regarded his discovery as one of scientific interest only and anticipated some difficulty in securing Negroes upon whom to experiment further, but upon broaching the question to several Negro students at the university, he found them more than eager to submit themselves for inoculation with the leucitis germ. "Those on whom it has been tried have told others and now the professor's laboratory is besieged night and day by Negroes who would become white." The Negro has been an object of profound consideration in Kansas since the days before John Brown's soul began its eternal marching on. And, it is not surprising therefore that a Kansas professor should be the bright and particular star in a great discovery that will relegate the Roetengen x-ray and Marconi's wireless telegraphy to the lumber room of the Nineteenth century science. The Negro is the only one of God's creatures who is really ashamed of himself. Who really wants to be something other than he is. Who wants to be white. Who wants to change the the peculiar racial contour of his face. Who really wants the kinks and curls out of "a wool entirely different in structure from that of the Caucasian'ssr" Who, when by some hook or crook, there chances to be a sufficient quantity of Caucasian blood to bleach out the complexion, wants to draw the line and get over into the white man's camp. Who when energy, thrift or chance, puts a few extra dollars in his pocket, wants to be white. Who when some poor old mother or father has slaved and sacrificed to send them through college, wants to get away from the race. All these and a few more are peculiar to our race. With nearly ten million people in this country who are black, the opportunity for fakirs to play upon the weakness of the race is great. With the growing intelligence of our people, one cannot but be surprised that there should be so much serious demand for nostrums calculated to do violence to the handiwork of our Creator. What the race needs more than the vile nostrumes is soap and water industriously applied to the cuticle and energy, intelligence, honesty and frugality will make the race acceptable unto all nations. Topeka Plaindealer. published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 114 E 7th st. NICK CHILES - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail..... $11 Six months by mail..... $25c Three months by mail..... $50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, MAY 31, 1901 [In order to insure publication of letter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office no later than Tuesday] ANNOUNCEMENTS. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Clerk, subject to the action of the republican primary Saturday, June 1, 1900. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Treasurer subject to the republican primary Saturday, June 1, 1901. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Shawnee County subject to the action of the republican primary June 1, 1901. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Bert Lucas for Sheriff of Shawnee County subject to the republican primary Saturday June 1, 1901. Oscar K. Swayze announces his candidacy for the office of County Clerk subject to the republican primaries of June 1. He submits his republican record and his fitness for position, to the republican voters for their consideration. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of County Treasurer subject to the republican primaries to be held June 1, 1901. Wm. Eberle, Present Deputy. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Clerk subject to the republicanPrimaries, Saturday, June 1, 1901. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Register of Deeds of Shawnee County, subject to the republican primaries, Saturday, June 1, 1900. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, subject to the republican primaries to be held June 1, 1901. I hereby authorize the announcement of my name as a candidate for Register of Deeds, subject to the action of the Republican Primary, Saturday June 1st, 1901. T. V. Coddington. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, subject to the republican primaries to be held June 1, 1901. John VanVechten I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Commissioner from the third district subject to the republican primaries to be held June 1, 1901. Geo. A. Anderson I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner for 3d District, subject to Republican primaries, Saturday, June 1st, 1901. Oscar C. Skinner Remember the primaries Saturday. Keep your boys and girls off the streets. Have you moved that pile of rubbish? Have you found a place for your boy to work during the summer? "Weary Willie," our St. Joseph list is on the increase. Please advertise us some more. We notice that the chairmen of state central committees of the various political organizations are selecting party emblems in accordance with a law passed during the recent session of the state legislature. We wonder if it would be a bad,idea for the young colored boys to adopt a racial device of a pair of plow handles instead of a paradise? Poor little "Weary Willie" seems to be very much perturbed over the success of The Plaindealer. Don't worry little boy about Kansas politics, just keep your eagle optic on Missouri's "biz" and we opine that you will have your hands full. City Attorney Charles Spencer has named S. S. Urmy as his deputy. Thus another promise to the colored voters of this city has gone where the woodbine twineth. Just what the colored voters will get from the present city administration is not clear. Senators McLaurin and "Pitchfork" Tillman, of South Carolina, have resigned. Here is an excellent chance for the people of South Carolina to rise up equal to the emergency. Tillman stands for anarchy, political brigandage, and ignorance. McLaurin represents the awakening white intellegence of the South. The voters of South Carolina by sending Tillman and the coarse, brutal methods he represents to ignominious defeat will do much to raise that state in the estimation of the public. Decoration Day should be one of the most sacred of all holidays. Especially should this be so to the thousands of Negroes. No part of the history of our race shines with brighter luster than does the record of military achievements of the Negro in all wars at all times. Desendants of the gallant and interpid Crispus Attucks, who offered himself as the first full sacrifice upon the altar of Liberty in America, mingled their blood with the thousands of lovers of our national government, when, in 1861 it was threatened with internal disruption. The story of the noble gallantry of the Negro soldiers should be impressed upon the minds of our boys and girls; for them to know that the members of their race fearlessly defended the flag and saved the nation in the hour of gloom, creates in them a higher respect for the father of the race. The soldiers of the race were brave, strong men, let us honor them. PROCLAMATION OF REWARD State of Kansas, Executive Department I. W. E. Stanley, Governor of the State of Kansas, do hereby offer a Reward of FIVE 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 selzed one George Alexander from the the officers of said County and burned him at the stake, sald 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. (Seal.) Attest Geo. A. Clark Secretary of State. WANTED—TRUSTWORTHY MEN AND women to travel and advertise for old established house of solid financial standing. Salary $780 a year and expences, all payable in cash No canvassing required. Give reference and enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. 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The attention of the voters is called to the very excellent record of John Van Vechten, candidate for register of deeds. Mr. Van Vechten has always manifested his regard for the colored people in a substantial way. During his years at the Santa Fe shops and as a city contractor, he has given employment to more Negro laborers than any other contractor in the city. Remember him when marking your ballot Saturday. Rev. T. J. DeClei and was in the city Tuesday. W. L. Wright, brother of John M., is in the city visiting. Rev. W. T. Vernon, president of Western University, Quindaro, Kas, was in the city last week. J. A. Parks left this week for South Bend, Ind., to transact business for the Barber AsphAlt company. A. B. Henry spent three days last week in Fort Scott attending the annual session of the Christian Endeavor society. W. H. Dunlap while washing windows last week, fell and severely cut his head. Dr. Lewis was obliged to take five stitches. Sells & Grey's circus will show in this city June 13. The biggest and best aggregation of animals and actors ever seen in Topeka. Mr. Will Sells, one of the owners of the famous Sells & Grey circus, s an old Topeka boy, and you should be sure and see their show which will exhibit here June 13. Dr. W. E. Jackson is home from an extended business trip to Memphis. While there he had the pleasure of hearing W. T. Vernon deliver an address and it made him think of Kansas. Miss Lucile Pullen has been notified of her appointment under civil service, as matron of the cooking department at the Indian Agency in Sisseton, S. D. Miss Pullen will leave about June 28. The Austin Hoose at Los Angeles, Cal., owned by Mrs. Charles Oliver, is regarded as one of the best houses in the state. When in Los Angeles, stop at the Austin House. Don't fail to witness the races at the fair grounds, June 4. There will be half and eighth mile dashes, news boys' race, boot black's' race and a pie eating contest. Those who fail to attend will miss a rare treat. Geo. W. Slaughter is in the city from Kansas City. Mr. Slaughter has just underwent an operation by Dr. J. M. Bunch, of Kansas City, Mo. He is here visiting his mother and recuperating. The B Strent Baptist church of N Topeka, held a rally last Sundcy and collected $703.85. This amount was paid on the mortgage debt of the church, and speaks volumes for Rev H. W: White, who was called to the pastorate of that church about two months ago. J. B. Wilder, of Topeka, delivered a lecture in Manhattan Tuesday night. May 21, at the Second Missionary Baptist church. His subject was "When to Marry, How to Marry and Who to Marry." The lecture was highly appreciated by all who heard it. Refreshments were served after the lecture. Prince Copps, of Thompsonville Kas, and one of the wealthies farmers in the state, gave a fishing party Friday of last week in honor of his brother, I. C. Copps, of Chicago. Quite a few friends from Topeka, Oskaloosa and Perryville were in attendance. No fish were caught, but all had a jolly time. The Topeka High School will turn out sixty-two graduates, four of whom are colored. Misses Cyrnn' Smith, Lizzie Ridley, Nellie Ellis and Mr. Robert Defrantz. This looks very bad for the boys of T. H. S. Last year, there were three girls and the boys were left in the hands of Whittamore. Now boys, get down to business. Misses Willa Smith and Corinne Bennett, who for the past few days have been in St. Joseph, Mo., in the interest of The Plaindealer, returned Wednesday morning. The girls are excellent workers and increased The Plaindealer's circulation in that city twice its former size, which is a guarantee that our neighbors appreciate a good, newsy paper. The Andrew Club met with Prof. and Mrs. Clinkscale last Thursday evening, at which meeting act 1 of Henry VI was finished. It will meet this week with Ira Guy. Mrs. Dr. Jamison entertained the Shamrock Club Tuesday, May 21. Each member responded to roll call with quotations from various authors. After many beautiful deliberations on the subject of Art, they partook of a delicious two course lunch. Mesdames Small and Matley were guests of the club. The Second Cumberland Presbyterian church choir will give a Recital and Literary, Tuesday evening, June 4, at the church, Thirteenth and Quincy streets. A program comprising the best talent in Topeka will be rendered, and those failing to attend will miss a grand treat. Last Saturday night while returning home, Squire Blackman was brutally assaulted by Policeman Lemly on the corner of Tenth and Kansas avenue. Mr. Blackman is employed as coachman for C. J. Devlin, and has the reputation of being a quiet citizen. We have known Mr. Blackman for years and know him to be a quiet, sober man. The attack by Policeman Lemly was entirely uncalled for and Chief Stahl shows wisdom in laying him off.! Several well known faces were seen with the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who spent several days in the city. Their singing as usual was highly appreciated. They sang at the Presbyterian church in North Topeka, the Presbyterian church in Oakland and also at Washdurn College. Mrs. Maggie Porter Cole has lost none of her musical ability. Messrs. Fowler, Ironson, Payne, Towns and Misses Bently, Imogene Cole and Bessie Kinny are all excellent singers. They departed yesterday morning for Kansas City. The trustees of the Ladies' Orphan Home association met Monday evening with Mrs. John Odel and elected the following officers for the ensuing year; Mrs. John Odel, president; Mrs. Emma Gaines, vice-president; Mrs. Susan Tellus, second vice-president; Mrs. W. I. Jamison, secretary; Mrs. R. H. Wade, assistant secretary; Mrs. Anna Howard, treasurer. The association will meet next Monday evening, at 7:30 at New Hope Baptist church, Twelfth and Kansas avenue, and all friends interested in the movement are kindly invited to be present and lend their assistance. J. R. Lytle and John Jones visited M. J. Jones in Jefferson county last week. They had an enjoyable time fishing and hunting. Mr. Jones' wife has been dead several years and he is a dear man to his family. His son, Moses is looking after his interest on the farm, Mr. Jones has reached that point in the financial world that he is not obliged to labor. He has 200 acres of good land under cultivation, seventy-five acres in corn, twenty-eight in orchard and fifty acres in wheat. The latest style farming implements, all nicely shedded from the weather and three good wells of water and a nice six room frame house. North Topeka. The friends of Rev. I. S. Wilson are glad to know that his health is improving. Rev. Ewing of Bonner Springs preached at St. Marks A. M. E church Sunday. Miss Belle Fort, and Rev. Wilson has returned from the District Sunday School convention. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mrs. Delia Generals paid a pleasant visit to Leavenworth last week. Rev. A. M. Ward of Topeka visited us Tuesday. Hand shaking was the order of the day. The Methodists raised over $100 at their rally Sunday. The Sunday school picnic was not a big success. No one at the head gave it the attention required. Atchison has two Tennis clubs now. Dr. Hudson organized one last year and Dr. Brown organized one last week. What about other Kans. towns? Capt Hawkins still writes favor- table letters about the Phillipines The Globe says, the children have informed them that the two white children in the graduating class were advanced a half year in order to keep the class from being all colored "Jee Whiz"? The patient was sicker than we thought surely Supt. Glotfelter the man who thinks so, much of the colored people's interest, that their children must even write a perfect Roudebush hand before they can think of entering High School would be so leuient just because they were white. Surely he wants the white children to know as much as the colored children. Do you smell Demark? The 5 by 2 class had their exercise in the old High school assembly room. The president of the board was sick and could not come. Poor fellow, got it bad. All the children look sweet and acquitted themselves nicely in spite of the bad treatment SHILOAH JOTTINGS. The Lord has promised to us and Sunday he verified his promise with good weather and good collection. Shiloh was the scene of mirth, music, and finance, the young men held their rally all day and realized $2.20. The rally was conducted by Mr. R. Gaine, Wm. Crcs, Prof. Caitha Page and Capt. Reynolds Rev. T. J. Moppin, pastor Lane Chapel preached an excellent able sermon which was enjoyed by all present. In Rev. Moppin Lane Chapel has a very able Minister, and excellent pastor. The following visiting ministers were also present with us in the rally Rev's. A. M. Ward, M. I. Hooks, W. P. Green, G. W. Clarke, H. Cheesenev, and J. J. Keener assisted in raising the collection. Much credit is due the young men for their faithful labor and having the honor of defeating the ladies the first and only time in the history of the church. Rev. W. L. Grant paid us a short visit yesterday morning and as usual we were glad to see him and know of his splendid success in Kansas City, Kans. Miss Florence Washington received the sad news, Sunday evening of the death of her father in Williams-town, Kansas. Pastor Helm will preach the closing sermon for the Kansas City Chacoqua Sunday June 2nd, quite a number of the church will go down with the Pastor. Mr. C. C. Crockett will preach his trial sermon at Shiloh Baptist church Sunday night June 2nd. Everybody is invited out to hear him. Shiloh choir under the management of Mrs. R. L. Helm, has in proved wonderfully and we soon expect to have one of the best choirs in Kansas. It is a real treat to hear them sing. Thursday night, the four young men coducting the rally in Shiloh gave one of the finest concerts ever given in Topeka, ever number was professionally executed and all are equally praised for the proficiency with which they rendered their parts. The church accords to them heart felt thanks and will endeavor to return the favors rend red. We shall endeavor to give to our friends the best that the city affords in the way of intellectual entertainments. It is our sim to polish moral and shape d sinies for a higher, nobler and hollier existence. In a few days we will add some new talent to our choir and hope to make it the finest choir in the west our friends are cordially invited out to here the singing as is now rendered. TOPEKA SEED HOUSE. Established 1876. All kinds of Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, Flowering Bulbs, plants and Hardy Flowering Shrubs, choice Fruit Trees and small Fruits. Cane Seed, Kiffir Corn, Northern Seed Corn. Call and see our stock of hardy 2-2 year old Roses, Clematis Vines and Hardy Flowering Shrubs. We have Roses that will bloom from May till October—Vines that will cover your porch in one season—get some of them and embellish your home. POLLUTRY SUPPLIES. Bone, Shell, Grits, all kinds of Poultry cures; Lee's Lice Killer. We are agents for Cyphers, Incubators and brooders. 632-636 Quincy Street. Topeka, Ks BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many 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-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875 when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a through test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, rue 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, silt 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 flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we cla- several years under this guarantee, who have mould Ozono has been satisfied 20,000 people are today using recommend Ozono as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kink some Hair. It will make short, hard your head of all itching, worrying se and Scurl can not live after Ozono lost from falling out. It will restore gra- h hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a a remedies to straighten hair, but wha- you you use hot irons. Friends, don life of the hair, and cause it to drop outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono straight forever. You can stop the the hair are seen in a day or two after The price of Ozono is $50. a box this liberal offer, which is good at at o four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes skin bright, rou skin diseases. Also removes all face small pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re- and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calle answered day and night. Dale home, 696. 2261 Kansas Ave. HAVING RECENTLY DISCOVERED THE GREAT Magnetic and Electrical Hair Grower with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is $0.00. Now, we ask you a plain question: do forfeit $0.00 if you are dissatisfied with not true to all we claim for them? We have under this guarantee, and we are glad to a Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. These are to lay using our preparations, and a Ozono at the King of all Hair Tonies. Ozono at Knotty, Kinky, Curly, Hard. We will make short hair long and illiching, worrying scalp disfigure. Ich, Et not live after Ozono has been applied. It will not. It will restore gray hair to its natural soft. Here, let us make a statement. Many firm straight hair, but when they send the preparations. Friends, do not use hot irons; they and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightness. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and. You can stop the use at any time. Then in a day or two after the first application of Ozono is 50c. a bottle 4 boxes do the latter, which is good at any time: Cut out this with it the sum of One Dollar, and we use of Ozono and one large bottle of Electric black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliable. Also removes all facial imperfections, and. We will also include one fancy jar of our great beautifier—removes wrinkles, mother blemishes; makes the old look young and so include one package of our celebrated SECEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure WHEN IN LEAVEN JOHN BARKER'S RESTAU YLOR, M. D AND SURGEON which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will care 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 straight. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozoon is 50c, a bottle-4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozoon and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. That makes the Hair Grow Long and Straight, we can convince all skeptical persons inclined to believe otherwise, Shampooing a specialty. 117 W. Fifth St. - Room No. Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cou For Coughs Sore Throat Price 25 Cent CARY SAFE Title of Mohl's Cough Mixted For Coughs, Colds, H Nore Throat, Etc. Since 25 Cents per Bottle SAFE COM For 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 VAULTS, LOCKS, ET Contracts to United States Gov AND BURGLAR PROCESS FAILTS, LOCKS, ET ALS TO UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Fire and Burglar Proof Safes VAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. Contracts to United States Government. H. C. FOUSE, has opened up a new Butcher Shop so as to accommodate his many friends and customers. Take great pride in making prompt deliveries. Carry a full line of Choice Meats of all kinds. Have one of the most experienced Butchers the City affords to wait on our Customers. COR, FIFTH AVENUE, MICHIGAN LEAVENWORTH. antee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we also be dissatisfied with our preparations, for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one did in every respect. Our preparations, and every purchaser will Hair Tonies. Ozono will positively wear, harsh, Curly, Refractory, Trouble-hair long and straight. It will cure hair disease, Ich, Ezema, Dandruff, been applied. It will stop your hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising in them they send the preparation they tell us use hot irons; they will burn up the out, and Ozono straightens without any Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays at any time. The good effects on the first application. The 4 boxes do the work. We make your time: Cut out this coupon and send one Dollar, and we will forward to you urge bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, with skin soft and plant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever WHEN IN LEAVENWORTH, CALL AT JOHN BARKER'S FIRST CLASS, Restaurant. Ice Cream, and Lunch at all hours 408 5th. St. LEAVENWORTH, KANS Selected Teas, pure Coffees and Spices; Butter and Cheese from the best dairies. Canned Fruits and Vegetables. And a full variety of other goods usually kept in a first-class store. Feed of all kinds. Cor. 5th Ave and Mich., Leavenworth, Kas. Phone 443. High Mixture , Colds, Hoarseness, , Etc. ts per Bottle. COMPANY LAR Proof Safes LOCKS, ETC. States Government. WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS. DEPARTMENTS, Theological, Normal, Preparatory, State Industrial and Musical. ADVANTAGES Instructors from Leading Colleges, Good Water, Efficient Drainage, Healthy Climate. School term of nine months, begins Sept. 26, 2000. EXPENSES—Per month, Board 5 307; Troom and Room Rests 602 Industrial Training FREE of charge. For further particulars and Catalogue, Address. W.M. TECUMSEH VERNON, A.M. QUINDARO, KANSAS. 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, Chilblain, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington: so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the M. Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thou-mands 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 OZNOO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. 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. But only the genuine hair will be at once, and the g gods will he sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Bread Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $100, for which please see l at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $200. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin R glove worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $400. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. **41 What Our Outlook does is to give the fairest, the most unbiased, the clearest conception of the many momentous occurrences which are shaping the world's history to-day. 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Address • Subscription Department B. The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. UNION LOCK POULTRY FENCE For Poultry, Rabbits, Orchards, Gardens, etc. UNION TRADE MARK Patented July 12, 1899 and April 24, 1899. Pickets 3 in, apart. Cables $X$ in, apart at bottom. Stronger and closer spacing than any other make. Our Union Lock Hog, Field and Cattle Fence, Union Lawn Fence Gates, etc., guaranteed first class. Your dealer should handle this line—if not, write us for prices. Catalogue free. UNION FENCE CO., DE KALB, ILL., U. S. A. LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE BUGGY FACTORY ON EARTH WRITE FOR, PRICES AND CATALOGUE OUR GOODS ARE THE BEST OUR PRICE THE LOWEST PARRY MFG. CO. Indianapolis, ```markdown ``` Prof. I. J Hicks m a flying trip to Fulton. Mo., last week Miss Mammie Mineo and Mrs. J. G. Hayse are at home from Western College, Macon, Mo. Mrs. Hayse has been governess of the college for quite a while. She has been very successful, and has won a host of friends among both students of the college and citizens of the city—with her affectionate motherly ways. Miss Mary Logan is expected home from Jefferson City this week. Listen and you will hear the wedding bells ringing in Southwest Mexico, very soon. Mrs. Lucy Tolbart is at home after a very pleasant visit with her relatives in Louisiana, Mo. The young men and Lilies say they had a very delightful time on their fishing excursion last Tuesday. The fish didn't bite very well, and Mrs. Taylor, the manager, thinks they will have to try again soon. Girls learn to trust your own books. The family of Rev. Johnson, pastor of Sec. Baptist church arrived last Wednesday. A donation was given them on Thursday night, the largest one for a number of years—was quite a treat to Rev. and his family. Homer Madison one of Mexico's worthy young men who has been quite ill for some time, is improving slowly. If you want ice cream so served in first class style—cad at Ralph Bass's restaurant on West Promenade street. "ECHOS FROM LAWRENCE." (All news items should be handed to Rev. Decelland who will see that they reach Zora) Miss E. C. Jones of Alton, Ill., the great pianist, is visiting the city, the guest of Miss Bend, Hawkins. Mr. Joe Simothers of St. Joe, Mo., is spending a few days in Lawrence, with his mother. Mr. Wm. Hall, of Kansas City, Mo., made a flying trip to Lawrence Monday. Rev. Horace H. Muse of Highbore, Mo., is visiting Rev. Decelland in the city. Rev. Muse spent Sunday in Ottawa, Kan. He is a very excellent young minister, will educated and fatal to do work for Christ am, the denomination. Any of the churches will do well to secure this young man's services. He enjoys an enviable reputation in Illinois and Missouri. Rev. Holm, that popular and eminent private of Shiloh Baptist church, Topska, Kansas, and Dr. Kenna, the well known eye specialist, came to Lawrence by way of "Him's transportation" last Wednesday and indeed Lawrence people gave him a hearty welcome. Dr. Kenna na spent several weeks in our city so endured the people to him by his mutely conduct and business methods that they are always glad to see him. How long, Dr. before you are coming again? Come whenever you feel like it Rev. Helm, says Warren Street. Last Tuesday at 2 a.m. police mall in Almore of the North side was accidentally shot and mortally wounded. His death occurred about 6 a.m. in the same morning. Decased was a very efficient officer and was regarded as worthy of highest commendation in both his chil and religious work. His funeral was attended by a large number of persons at the Baptist church, North Lawrence last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Given officiating, assisted by ministers from the various churches of the city. The police, of which he was a faithful member, attended the funeral in a body and acted as pill bearer. The mayor of the city was also present. The many beautiful floral offerings were evidence of the high regard in which deceased was held. Decased leaves six children, an aged mother, brother and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The stricken family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. The Ministerial Alliance met at Holly Grove church Monday morning with the President in the chair. The feature of the meeting was the excellent paper by Rev. Dr. Collins, the President. This production showed that the Dr. had given the subject "Religion and Science" very earnest and extensive consideration and a lively discussion followed its reading. Good reports were heard from all the churches and each minister present derived much good from the proceedings of the meeting. Rev. Gore and his "flock" in North Lawrence are feeling happy over the fact that their church is being beautified. They have just finished papering the edifice and now one can receive inspiration from simply gazing at the beautiful interior decoration. The city schools close Wednesday May 28th, and the "work on the hill" is completed a few days later. Lawrence will resume her usual dull appearance "when all the boys leave." The girls have already begun to look "blue"—Don't blame you girls, yet. "Tis better to have loved and lossed than never to have loved at all." Mr. G. A. Gregg, one of our prominent young pedagogues, will leave the city shortly, for an indefinite length of time. The Young Men's forum of Warren St. Baptist church, has adjourned for the season. Warren St. church in undergoing some much needed improvements and its supporters seem highly clated over that fact. Ther are still more to follow. Rev. Declelland still continues his popular and instructive discourses and the interest in them seems to increase steadily. Next Sunday eve "the Duty of Wives to their Husbands" will be discussed and it promises to be one of the most attractive talks of the series—as there are so many of the fair sex in our city contemplating becoming wives soon. Dr. F. D. G. Harvey, one of our popular colored physicians attended the graduating exercises of Iloquess Hospital in Kansas City last week. The Dr. is a member of the medical staff of that institution and speaks very highly of the training received there. He also would encourage more young ladies to take the training for nurses offered in that school as their field of labor as it is becoming more and more extended daily. Subscribe for the Plaindealer, the newsies negro paper in the West. Mesdames H. Carter and Fry gave a very successful social at the home of Mrs. Carter last Tuesday eve for the benefit of the church. A large crowd was present and an enjoyable time was had. The young ladies of the Excelsior Club will give the best muscale of the season at Warren St. Baptist church, Thursday May 30th. The best talent of the city is to be represented. Also Miss Jones, the famous Alton, Ill., musician will play some of her "choice" selections. Admission 10 cents. Let every one come and have a good time. Social in the parlor of the church afterwards. Misses 20th Century Club is progressing nicely—We have only words of praise for those girls. Subscribe for the Plane dealer. The annual sermon of Benorelent Society was preached a. St. Luke A. M. E. church Sunday at four p. m. by Rev. Declolland who never disappoints the people and especially at an annual sermon although he says he doesn't like to preach them. The society is one of the best in the state and is growing every day. It is noted for its financial resources. There was a very large attendance. Rev. Williams pastor of the Methodist church on the North side preached the annual sermon of the colored G. A. R. There was a very large attendance and a liberal collection as everybody repeats the "old soldier." WEIR 17L 4S. The Annual Thanssving sermon of the K. of P's and the I. O. C., of Weir and Fleming was prescribed by Rev. J. S. King. It proved to be a success in every particular. Miss O. V. Porter was a visitor in the city Sunday the guest of Mrs. Belle Johnson. She returned to her home at Oswego Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Johnson of Nelson, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Borcas Sunday. The Sunday school place given by the school of Clay St. Baptist church, the 25 inst. proved quite a success financially. The amount taken in was £20. Mr. Henry Reed was visiting in the burg Sunday. Miss Lille Hart of Coffeyville is in the city the guest of her uncle, I. A. Moore esq. Messlames, Smith, Pelmond and Roberson of the Keys were the guests of Mrs. Margie Robinson Sunday. LINCOLN NEWS Mr. William Smith Lost his infant child, which was buried last Tuesday, making three deaths in his family in two months. The pulpits of the different churches in the city were filled last Sunday by the ministers who were attending the German Baptist general conference, Rev. Mother of Pennsylvania filled the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev. Wooton reports a pleasant and funfactual session that was held at the District conference in Troy. Mrs. C. H. Murphy is visiting her husband in Alliance, Neb. The home of Mr. Peter Turner is quarantined on account of the smallpox. Mrs. Josee be confined with it. The Ladies of Court, whose social was a success installed the following: Mrs. Vannel M. A. M. Mrs. Williams M. A. M. Mrs. Wilson, treasurer, Miss Vannel, CS. Austin Curtis, M. W. J. Mrs. Maston, L. G. K. Mrs. Gillman, O. G. K. The Daughters of Bath hold a public installation at K of K hall last Tuesday night. A good crowd was in attendance which made it a success. The monthly rally at the Baptist church Sunday was a success, $100 being raised. The quarterly meeting of the A. M. E. church will be held the second Sunday in June. Rev. J. R. Ranom, P. E. will conduct the services. Rev. Maston of the Newman church proached at 3 p.m. at the Baptist church, to a fair audience. WINFIELD. Mr. Henry Franklin returned from Guthrie, Ok. last Tuesday. Rev. J.R. Ramsey was in Wellington last work looking after church work. Lot Montgomery returned from Oklahoma City last Tuesday where he attended the welcoming of Mrs. Murray to S Butler Mr. Butler is well known in Winfield He was the first colored graduate of the Winfield High school. Rev. J. Rayes was over from Wellington last Sunday and filled his stand here at the Second Baptist church. Mr. John Murrell of Emporia is visiting his sister Mrs. D. L. Shakespeare. Mr. Philip Vandoff and Mrs. Lazzie Allwill have returned to their home at Perry. Mr Joe Bass came over from Wellington last Thursday to ride the goat in the Walnut Valley Lege No. 5, A. P. L. A. M. After the work an excellent banquet was served at his expense. Mrs. Squire Johnson has been quite sick the past few weeks is reported some better. Mrs. Pegg Brown who has been sick so long is still very low. Mr. A. L. Nichols like most of the hustling good citizens of Wainfield, has bought his home where he has lived the past four or five years it is a neat little cottage and will make him a good home. Will Fount arrived from Lansing, Kan., last Monday. But Glens came down from Lawrence, Kan., last Saturday eye enroute to Ponca City to work on the crusher. Mr. Charles Waldron returned from Vinita, I. T., last wee'. He has accepted his old job back at Dr. Emerson's. EMPORIA. Prof. W. S. Pickens who has charge of the general history department of the State Normal school, addressed the graduating class of Iola High school on the subject "The Life of Looker T. Washington." Monday. The Prof. classes Mr. Washington as one of the greatest men in the United States. Mrs. W. T Fox of Topoka who has been visiting Mrs. P Moore, returned last week. In a shooting affray which occurred near the Santa Fe depot Sunday afternoon, it was reported that some of our boys were concerned in the trouble. In order to prove ourselves good citizens we must live above such things. A surprise party was given in honor of Mrs. I. Williams of Chicago at the home of Mrs. R. Allen, on Eskridge st., Tuesday evening; Mrs. Williams left for her home Wednesday. Messrs. Chas. Childs, J. T. Frame and M. Underwood of Newton spent Sunday and Monday with us this week; and the girls said they could come again; look out Emporia boys. Frank Biffkin. The colored people of Emporia are greatly in need of a lodging house; a restaurant; a barber shop; and a grocery store. In order to keep abreast of the times as the city of Emporia is now on the boom; the colored man should do something to better his condition. Miss Etolia Buffkins who has been teaching school in Kingfisher, Ok., returned to her home in Emporia Thursday morning. There was a surprise party given in honor of Mr. H. I. Wilson and Miss Lella Leslie at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frang Evans by their daughter Nellie. Mr. Emanuel Carter Spent a few days in Iola this week. Mrs. Neille Carter has left for an extended visit in Colorado with her daughter. WICHUTA. Mr. Cella Ford left Thursday on an extended visit with friends in Oklahoma City. J. H. Massey has been Indisposed for several days at his home on N. Water street. The K. P.'s held their annual sermon at the second Baptist church Sunday. The sermon was preached by Rev. S. S. Scott. Miss Blanch Alexander r graduated with high honors Wednesday eve from the High school. She was the only colored graduate of a class of 22. I. G. Banks has built an addition to his residence on N. Water street. A grand Aniversary and Jubilee celebration was given under the auspices of the Wichita Searchlight, Wednesday, with a plenic during the day at Riverside park, and entertainment at Perkless that evening. LEAVENWORTH There has been much agitation and speculation in this city recently as to what is a common law marriage, because quite a few of our people prefer that sort of a marriage instead of a regular marriage. I understand it at there is such a marriage that will be reconsidered by the courts as a common law marriage because of the good faith of the parties and because of the length of time they will live together. Not because the woman likes the man's name, because he introduces her into society as his wife, because they have actually agreed to be for all purposes man and wife then for the protection of society and for the protection of their children, and for the protection of their property rights the law recognizes such a union and condition as a common law marriage, provided however each person was not before or at the time lawfully married. The law recognizes the fact that men and women sometimes be so situated that its inconvenient for them to have their contract properly solemnized. But the new idea of a man and woman simply living with each other until one of the other gets tired is no sort of a marriage, its the best form of fornication which is known to society and is punishable by law. Too many of our people are taking that form of union when they are pleased to call "common marriage." My advice is that you had better get a license, call in the service of a preacher or a justice of the peace have the business done up in a most approved manner if you want to be sure that you are married—don't trust too much to a "common law" marriage for its a teacherous condition in which to live and show anything happen a common law marriage is so hard to prove, so they tell me. Hon. Chas. Curtis, congressman from the first district was in the city last week and met many friends, Mr. Curtis has not only a sure thing on being returned to congress, but has a mighly good chance to be chosen United States Senator. I know that among the many candidates for Senator, Curtis is the choice of the colored voters. Ed. Johnson who is a convict in the pen, by his attorney W. B. Townsend filled an application for a writ at hahne corpus. The petition states that Johnson was convicted in Atchison district court June 18, 1898, for burglary in the second degree that the court sentenced Johnson for five years to the pen. Some time after and on the 23rd of June the court sent for Johnson and without any showing of his own motion set aside the first sentence of five years and sentenced Johnson to eight years in prison, lawyer Townsend claims that the last sentence is void and that the jurisdiction of the court ended with the first sentence and that now Johnson is being held in the penitentiary without due process of law. County attorney Michaels and B. F. Tracy assisted attorney general for the state argue to county. The case consumed most of the day in the district court Monday. The court at the conclusion of Mr. Townsend's argument and citations of law complainant Townsend for his able manner in which he hadled the case and said that is a very interesting and difficult point of law raised by you and I shall have to take the case under advisement for ten days and will be under obligations to you lawyers if you will furnish me your briefs presenting your points of law. The colored people are proud of the two young ladies Miss Gilmore and Miss Helderbrant who graduated last week from the Douglas hospital as trained nurses. The annual sermon of the Benevolent Society, also the Good Samaritan was preached Sunday. BY STANDER. COMING SOON SELLS GRAYS UNITED CIRCUSES The Only Big Responsible Show Coming This Season TOPEKA, AFTERNOON AND EVENING THURSDAY, JUNE 13 18 Emma S. Bunk and Andy Bunk. You will take notice that you have been sued in the district court of Shawnee county in connection with the above named defendant, Dave Clove, and that you must answer the petition filed in action on or before the 7th day of June, 1991, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment and a decree rendered accordingly in said actum for $40000, damaged claimed by the plantiff against said defendants, and that an attachment order has issued and leveled upon the following described property as the property of Emma S. Munk and J. Munk, the north 20 feet of the south 35 feet of lot number 72 on Kansas avenue, North Topeka, Kansas, commonly known as lot number 688, and that said property will be sold under said attachment order to satisfy judgment. { heal } W. L. JAMISON, Attorney for Plantiff, A. M. CALLAHAM, (Jerk District court. In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas CHRISTOPHER JONES, Plaintiff, MARY JONES, Defendant. To Mary Jones: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled cause in the above named court by Christopher Jones, your husband and said plaintiff filed his petition with the clerk of the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas on the 1st day of May, 1901, and that unless you ans wered petition on or before the 15th day of June, 1901, the allegation therein stated, will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, divorcing said plaintiff from you and granting such other relief as the court may deen proper. Christopher Jones, Plaintiff. By J. R. McNary, Attorney. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas MARY WARREN LEWIS, Plaintiff, THOMAS LEWIS, Defendant. No. 29079. To Thomas Lewis—You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above named court by Mary Warren Lewis your wife. That said Plaintiff did on the 5th day of March, 1909 filled with the Clerk of the District Court of Shawnee County her petition asking that the court grant her a decree divorcing her the said plaintiff from you. Now this is notify you that unless you answer said petition on or before the 2nd day of July 1909 the said petition will be taken as true and a decree granted divorcing said plaintiff from you and granting such other and further relief as the Court may deem proper. | Seal. | MARY WARREN LEWIS, Plaintiff. | Attest A. M, CALLAHAM, Clerk. JAMESH. Great Rock Island Route —RATES TO— COLORADO. ONLY DIRECT LINE TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND MANITOU. Take advantage of these cheap rates and spend the vacation in Colorado. Sleeping car reservations may be made now for any of the excursions. Write for full information and the beautiful book "COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT"—sent free. JNO. SEBASTIAN, G.P. & T.A., Chicago, Ill. E. W. THOMPSON, A.G.P. & T.A., Topeka, Kaz. 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