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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House . Chas. H. Williams, of Barboo, Wis., Relates Some Sound Facts About the Crime of Lynching. NEGROES MVST STAND TOGETHER And Stop These Inhuman Outrages Which Are Prevalent Only In Enlightened America. VOLUME III. THE LYNCH Chas. H. Williams, of Barb Facts About the NEGROES MUST S And Stop These Inhuman Or Only In Enlight When, in the course of human events, a nation, organized by people for the welfare of its people and all who may become its people, arrives at a position, in its backward steps, when the governments thereof are powerless, or have not the disposition to protect certain of its citizens, who have in their veins, any of the blood of stolen and enslaved Africans. Against whom because of that blood and the long period of slavery through which they came the prejudice is so great, the lawless, cruel and unscrupulous are permitted to kill, burn alive or torture to death in other ways, there being no protection for them, when only charged with crime; no protection for them when arrested and in the charge of the officers of the law. Under such conditions, when it has been heretofore, as declared, "self-evident that, all men are created equal", with the right to life and of self defense. Should not the common humanity, among such a people, command from Congress, at the least, an enactment, providing that, the officer in charge of the prison of each county in the several states of the union, be required to furnish two good and servicable pistols and an equally good Winchester rifle, with ample ammunition for the equipment, to every person with Negro blood in his veins, who may be charged with any crime and arrested? So that, when the cowardly and brutal mobs comes to take his life, he may die fighting the barbarians, taking a number of them with him into the other world. In August last near Marshalltown Iowa, as reported, an old colored man, who defended two young girls from the insolence of tramps, was murdered by them. This occurring in a Northern State, where it is the duty and the disposition of all good citizens, to protect any woman, regardless of race or color, from the insolence of brutal men. Killing the old Negro was a grave offense, punishable as the law directs. Had a similar transaction occurred in the South, the girls colored and the tramps white, killing the Negro would have been entirely legitimate, for did he not, in defending the girls, raise a hand against some of the superior race, even if they were tramps, and there would have been no mob. Killing the Negro would have been quietly accepted. In this case, the colored people of Marshalltown, having received, it is probable, of the damaging virus, floating this way, from that education in the southern states, coming to the children and young manhood of those states, during the past 35 years by the cruelties, the barbarism and injustice in constant practice toward colored people and which education has come to pervade, in quite a degree, many people of the northern states. Under that influence, "the colored people rallied at once in pursuit of the tramps vowing to lunch them." Colored people are very much like white people, when they are permitted, as in Northern states, to act naturally, and will sometimes acquire the worse habits of the white man, even that unjust barbarism called lynching. But in the south lynching of white men by Negro mobs, would be in violation of the civil law, when it is not in violation of that law, for the white man to lynch Negroes. But more especially would lynching white men by Negroes, be in violation of the unwritten law, of that "white maus country"—would not be tolerated for a moment, as every Southern Negro knows. If, however, some extreme outrage, far in excess of those in common practice, against colored people, was committed by a white man, the colored people lose their heads, under great excitement and lynch the guilty white man. I would result in a spontaneous uprising of the whites and, it is probable very many of the Negro men and boys to be found in the neighborhood would be shot to death, regardless of guilt or innocence. Acting very much as the Bowers of China are charged with doing. Why not? Niggers" had taken the life of one of the "superior race"—would teach a bad lesson if nhtseverely punished. Taking the life of any person, even when guilty of a great crime, by a mob of lawless men, is one of the most cowardly, degrading barbarisms that man commits. One to be found only in this nation and belonging exclusively to that race, claiming to be the "superior race". The people having in their veins the blood of the stolen and enslaved Africans, have no leaining to such damnable work. It is in violation of the natural condition of their ancestors before enslavement; in violation of those best traits of the human family—those "certain chastened qualities of the moral nature," which came to them, by the oppression; the suffering and submission, forced upon them and their ancestors, by the power, selfishness and injustice of white people. during the centuries of slavery. That uncivilized act, barbarous in the extreme, taking the life of a human being by a lawless band of men, belongs exclusively to white men, especially to southern white men, who received from their ancestors, an fortunate and damaging inheritance, which came to them during the centuries of slavery. It would be a great discredit, a disgrace of the worst form, for any colored man to take part in such a cruel injustice. It would be discreditable for any of that people, to permit even the thought to come into their minds that any human being should be lynched. It should be the duty of every colored man and woman to teach their children and youth to ignore and condemn all such inhuman acts as being too mean, too low and contemptible for colored people to engage in; that it belongs exclusively and especially to the white race. But, as the white people of the south have been so thoroughly educated in that damnable work, they must and will continue to lynch Negroes and an occaional white man who becomes as a Negro by boldly condemning the barbarians and injustice in practice against Negroes and demands their full rights as citizens. In view of this state of things, clearly self evident and the well known fact that the habits of a people can only be changed for the better by great effort and a strong desire to accomplish it and then time very long time will be required to produce it. And no outspoken indications on the part of southern white people to remove these barbarisms and injustice. Colored people owe a duty to themselves and as citizens to the nation. Should do their part toward civilizing the white people claiming to be superiors. That duty should now be commenced and be performed. Some time since this people were called on to "remember the Maine", They did remember the Maine and great good came from the remembrance with much more to follow: it is probable. Those people of this nation having in their yeins any of the blood, the least possible, of the stolen and enslaved Africans are outgrowing that fear of the white man whipped into them and their ancestors during slavery. Should now following the above example remember the many thousands of their people, innocent people whose lives were taken lawfully during the past 35 years as were those on board the Maine They should remember Frank B Hood of Mississippi, the college graduate and school teacher who when a mob of 300 armed white men TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 28, 1501. DRUG TRUST FORMED IN Topeka By the Local Druggists and Frank Hobart is Championing the Fight of the Honest Laboring Citizens—Let the Poor, the Rich, Young and Old Stand By Him—Down With the Drug Trust. marched to his schoolhouse to take his young life for writing a so called insulting letter to a member of the school board, rose from his seat as the mob entered and shot dead the leader of the band. Should remember Jack Trice of Florida who defended his cabin with one gun against fifteen "best citizens" armed with Winchesters killing three and wounding several others. They should remember Robert Charles of New Orleans, his brave fight to the death who, when hunted by a mob of angry men and the police killed some half dozen, wounding a number of others. Each one of these acts worthy of the highest commendation. Had they been white men their names would have been heralded far and near. Immediately following these noble and highly commendable acts the colored men who so courageously fought for their rights as citizens, were shot to death or otherwise brutally murdered. These three noble men, martyrs in the cause for right and justice, should be held in remembrance by all colored people. The children and young manhood of that people, taught to honor their names and to do likewise under similar circumstances. They should also remember there is no protection for the person or life of a colored man, woman or boy charged with a crime under this government; under the flag for which they have fought so often and so well. The colored people of this nation have quietly submitted to the oppressions, the barbarisms and injustice of southern white people, long enough. But the end of such things will not come unless they show a manly purpose to protect themselves, their homes, their women and their children. When this becomes the practice quite generally, the white man will begin to have respect for them and for their rights. A writer of note said; "The Boers have won a degree of respect from the English which was never before accorded 'them.' The Negroes should win similar respect from the southern white people. Not by going to war. But by showing a manly courage and disposition to defend themselves, their women and their homes regardless of consequences to themselves. Every colored man, when a band of lawless white men are proposing to take his life or to arrest, which generally means his life, should remain at his post as did Frank B. Hood, the schoolteacher; but if unarmed run to the cabin or place where the gun or pistol has been securely hid. Then, when the violators of law and his rights approach, make a gallant resistance as did young Hood or still better, as did Jack Trice, and if his life is to Mr. Frank Hobart the popular druggist at 500 West Tenth St. is being opposed by a trust organization in this State and City; the local trust is an annullary of the state trust and the state trust is the same to the national. This way they keep all the druggists together on prices. If the trust says to a local druggist you join our association, and charge the people such prices as we say; that is the trust. If Mr. Hobart is encouraged in this fight the citizens will be greatly benefited. We publish an interview from the Topeka Daily Capital, with Mr. Hobart in last Sundays issue. The Topeka Drug Association (which includes every druggist in town but Frank Hobart) held a meeting at the Copeland hotel last Friday night to take action against Hobart for selling drugs at fair prices it being feared that if he was allowed to go on with his low prices the high-priced schedule which has always been maintained in Topeka would go to pieces. One of the members who had recently returned from a trip to Kansas City, Chicago and St. Louis reported that he had visited the jobbers of those cities and that they had promised to refuse to sell Hobart any more goods whenever requested by the Topeka branch of the drug trust. It was decided to notify them at once which was done Saturday. The Arnold Wholesale Drug Company 0 be taken, as it will be, kill one to a half dozen of the mob to go with him. When the white man claims to be insulted by a Negro and draws his pistol to shoot him -quite a common occurrence- the Negro, if armed, should promptly draw and shoot first. If unarmed should boldly face the white man, knock the pistol from his grasp, by a blow from his good strong arm, pick it up for service in the near future. In either case, going quickly to his home, not to the swamp to be torn by the dogs and then lynched, and make the best arrangement possible for the fight in defense of his race, remaining at his post until the mob comes to take his life-it will surely come. In that blow with his good strong arm he struck one of the "superior race", which by the unwritten law of that "white man's country", is punishable with death. Whenever a colored man is threatened by a lawless band a self constituted posse, the father, brother or son, should promptly go to his aid armed as best they can, sacrificing their lives along with the victim. A worthy sacrifice in behalf of their people. At the same time aiding in killing a greater number of the mob. A duty long neglected by demanded by the inherent rights of men. When these things come to be the rule the colored friends and neighbors of the victim should and no doubt will lend a hand in so just a fight for right, for personal protection, denied colored citizens. Sacrificing their lives in behalf of their people. Becoming martyrs for their race so long oppressed by the tyranny of the southern whites. Permitted and acquiesced in by the nation. When all this comes to pass, as it will, when the first step has been well taken. As it should be in the interest of right of humanity and justice. The intelligent people of the north will come to realize that the cause of humanity and justice, requires they should step out from their present cold indifference to the barbarisms and injustice suffered by colored people in the southern states and demand of the national government that they must and shall be protected from that cruel and inhuman characteristics found in very large numbers of southern whites, having its root in the centuries of slavery and educated, since the close of the civil war, into the children and youth of that white people. Who seem to have no disposition to condemn and no power to be found in any of the old slave states to prevent a barbarism and injustice found with no other people, civilized or savage. North Topeka were among those notified and they refused to fill an order for Mr. Hobart the same day. However, should Hobart continue to get his goods from some unknown source it was decided that every druggist in town would cut prices, even below cost, to force him into the combine or out of business, when the high-priced schedule would again be restored and the trust saved. A Capital reporter called on Mr. Hobart and asked to hear his side of the story. Mr. Hobart said that he had been a member of the association until a few years ago, that every time he had presented a proposition to the association to have prices reduced he had been unanimously voted down. Finally becoming disgusted with their methods he had withdrawn from the association, since when he had been gradually reducing prices wherever he felt he could afford to, and that his reasonable price plan had come to stay.—From The Daily Capital. From the above article it will be seen that it is essential for the poor people who have to buy drugs and refill prescriptions, to stand by this man who will save thousands of dollars to the rich, poor, young and old. "Down with the drug trust," let the people of Topeka rise up and stamp this Hydra headed monster out of existence in Topeks. RACE JOTTINGS Sixteen young ladies graduated from Howard University as trained nurses from Howard University on May 7th. Those young ladies representing many states, will go out in life to help solve the race problem in a practical manner. The work the women of our race are doing in the way of building up our people is deserving of great credit. The Kansas City, Kansas ladies are embarking in business in a way to make the men ashamed. Last Tuesday ten of the ladies opened a Cooperative Laundry for the purpose of giving employment to young girls. Mrs. W. L. Grant, wife of the popular divine Rev. W. L. Grant, is secretary of the company. The opening day of the new company started off well. The Negro must build up his own business enterprises. Washington, June 22 — Evidences of prosperity exhibited by one of the colored employees of the White house best known as George, made him the envy of his associates. He appeared in a new suit of "state clothes." When they saw him bring a little kitten into the White house the other day, and subsequently hand the little pet over to a fashionably attired lady who was riding in a trap; the secret came out. Not long since the oficial White house cat gave birth to twelve kittens—an even dozen and no more. The old cat and her family were in George's keeping. When the event became known in official and social circles there was a great demand for kittens born beneath the roof of the executive mansion, Learning that George was their keeper, society girls sought him out, and each wanted the prettiest one in the lot. Each was promised the "prettiest one." When a dozen customers had been supplied the demand was as great as ever. As some of the kittens had brought as high as $5 each, George could not think of retiring from the cat business. He went among his friends in South Washington and discovered other kittens. They were just as pretty as the White house ones, and passed readily for the genuine article. When a customer was to be supplied George would take one of the South Washington born kittens to the White house and from there deliver it to the fair one. It may never be known how many kittens are being tenderly cared for about the city, and pointed to as having been born in the White house. Nor will it ever be known just how much revenue the cat industry forced upon the colored employee who yielded them. The Rev. Dr. P. A. Hubert, D. D., field secretary of the famous Wilberforce university, which ranks next to Booker T. Washington's college for the colored race, is now in Milwaukee and last Sunday evening delivered an address on the race problem, in which he stated that the colored men of the United States now pay taxes on no less than $400,000,000 worth of property, and that their remedy for the race problem is to refuse to pay taxes until they are guaranteed the full protection of the law. He said that if the deliberate lynching of Negroes and the burning of black men at the stake, largely because of the mere fact that they are black, does not cease, the colored people must go before Congress and demand that their taxes be remitted and that they be required to pay no more taxes until, as a race and as citizens of this country, they are given the same protection under the laws and the constitution that is guaranteed to all races and citizens of the country. He stated in his address that he would be one of the first to stand up and mete out full and just punishment to the criminal, black or white, but he insisted that such punishment must come after due process of law and in the rightful course of justice. Relative to the franchise of the colored man, Dr. Hubert said he believed that a man, black or white, should have at least $150 clear, and know how to read and write, and be able to know what he is doing before he should vote in this country. Established in 1856, the university has educated thousands of black men and women and is doing more to settle the race problem in America than all of the diplomats and statesmen have been able to accomplish. People Rise Up in Their Might and Stop the Outrages Upon A Poor Defenseless People. LET PRESIDENT McKINLEY IN HIS Morning Prayer Look to God and Let His Voice Be Heard In Heaven If He Fears These Devils in the South. Are we becoming a homeless nation, or is this lynching fever becoming so prevalent that the Negro must be shot down, lynched and murdered within the very doors of the churches and places dedicated to the service of Christianity. The affair of Benton, La., recently which shall forever throw a blot on that fair state already so famous for lynching and other monstrosities of inhumanity gives rise to the question as to whether such mortals can be considered as civilized American citizens. We find in this instance the Chief of Police by his mistaken ideas of his oath of office becoming a leader in the persecution of the Negro. He so far forgets himself as to almost say that he deems it necessary in keeping the peace to be the head or overseer in the lynching of Negroes who are law abiding citizens. The cause of this over zealous officer in his efforts to keep the peace is the lynching of Smith and Land, two innocents sent before their time to the unknown for no offence whatever save that they were members of a religious body, and belong to the same church wherein a young tough of respectable family was shot by one Prince Edwards, a member of the same congregation after all manner of persecutions had been used to get him desist in his vile intentions of breaking up the church. Are such men fit to live; we might say are they fit to die? O what blot on civilization, what a degradation to the negro; in a community where Negro's are two to one white, are we to set by and see our race murdered in cold blood; are we to say to our wives and daughters you have no home, are we to frame a motto to be used in our homes that reads "Serve God and Die." Gentlemen when matters come to such a pass I had just as soon cease to be, as to be; when I know that I must be murdered if I remain in inactivity an silence. I'll die at last protecting my rights, and say with the immortal Shakespeare, "Blow winds, come back; at least we'll die, with harness on our backs." Duke. The lynching of "Prophet" Smith and McLand was nothing more nor less than cold blood, brutal murder. There was no evidence of their complicity in the murder of Foster. Young Foster like hundreds of white men in the South believe they can abuse Negroes without restraint. This tough relying upon his connection with prominent families undertook to wantonly interfere with religious worship and was justly punished. The time has apparently come when Negroes will cease to tamely submit to the insults and abuses heaped upon them by Southern rowdies. The Chief of Police violated his oath as an officer in order to lend his aid in the unholy work murdering Negroes. This man was a slave driver before the war and his kind of men are largely responsible for the conditions prevailing in the South. EDITOR. Southern Negroes Paying for Schools. Atlanta university, whose students have for several years made special investigations of the race question in Georgia and issued a number of interesting publications on the results of their studies, has published a leaflet showing what proportion of the cost of Georgia's public schools is paid by colored taxpayers. It appears that 3 per cent of Georgia property belongs to Negroes, on which they pay an annual tax for school purposes amounting to $26,347. In addition they pay a poll tax amounting to $89,000, which also goes bodily into the public school fund of the state. Their proportion NUMBER 26 CHRISTIAN t and Stop the Outrages Upon useless People. McKINLEY IN HIS and Let His Voice Be Heard Those Devils in the South. of indirect taxation for school purposes brings their total contribution in 1900 to the following creditable figure: Contributed by the Negroes to Negro schools $292,168.87. Total cost of Negro schools in Georgia $288,128.00. The Negroes of Georgia therefore more than support their own schools and are educating themselves, not receiving an education or any part of it, so far as common schools are concerned, from their former masters. The same leaflet states that of 100 million dollars spent for Negro schools in the last thirty years in the South, 30 millions have been contributed by the Negroes themselves in direct taxation and between 40 and 75 millions in indirect taxation. In other words, throughout the South the Negroes are supporting their part of the public school system. When it is considered that forty years ago not more than one negro in a hundred thousand possessed a dollar of property that he could call his own, but that four millions were themselves property, their support of public education is little short of incredible. It is a common thing to here of the shiftlessness and criminality of Southern Negroes and of what the whites of the South are doing for them, this gives the other side of the picture, and an encouraging side it is. The Leavenworth Attorney Shows That He Knows Some Points. An important law point was raised in the District Court by Lawyer W. B. Townsend and he won. In commenting on it the Leavenworth Daily Times said: "Judge Gilpatrick today reversed the decision of Judge Island of the Michison court in the matter of Ed Johnson, colored, who on June 18 S9S was sentenced to the penitentiary for five years for burglary in the second degree. "It seems that after Johnson had received his sentence of five years and was in the Atchison county jail he assaulted the deputy sheriff in an attempt to escape. He was not successful and the court sent for the prisoner and set aside the sentence of five years and imposed a second sentence, making it eight. "Johnson was then taken to the penitentiary where he served three years. He applied for a writ of habeas corpus through his attorney W.B. Townsend, claiming that the last three years given him was unlawful and asking Judge Gilpatrick to so decide. "Judge Gilpatrick heard the application. The state of Kansas was represented by County Attorney Micheal for Baily Waggoner of Atchison county, and Assistant Attorney General B. F. Tracy for the state. "The case came up today for decision after ten of advisement and the court reversed Judge Bland and held that the prisoner, Johnson, could only be held under the first sentence "Johnson, will now, with the good time he has earned, which is more than three years, only have to remain in the penitentiary about one year longer. "The decision of Judge Gilpatrick is a written one and shows much study of the points raised in the case by the attorney for Johnson and against him. "The decision is one of much interest to the legal fraternity of the state because it shows, where the jurisdiction of a judge ends and when the rights of a prisoner begin." Topeka Plaindealer. published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 114 E 7th st. [In order to insure publication of letter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office no later than Tuesday] The gathering of two hundred colored women of Kansas in the city of Leavenworth last week seems to have been a revelation to the papers of a city made remarkable in the past year for its dastardly crime. Their coming, and the good sense and dignity displayed by our ladies, has in a measure removed the Hogan idea that, "All coons look alike." This clearly proves the contention made by us, that the trouble with the two races is based largely upon ignorance of each other. The best class of white people know practically nothing of the best class of Negroes. In fact, all they know of the Negro is derived from newspaper accounts of petty crimes, distorted to meet a morbid appetite. When the women of our race convened in Leavenworth, and opened to the public the magnificent display of their artistic talent, they revealed a wealth of intelligence, that surprised and astonished the people "who came to scoff." The Leavenworth Times, commenting on the recent federation meetings, has this to say: "The colored women of Kansas connected with art and literary clubs, in the session of their federation, made a good muster, and had a varied and most intellectual programme. It is by these mutual plans for culture and education, as well as through the schools and colleges, that the future of the colored race will be made brighter and better. "Education is the star of hope to which the colored people should look and by which they should guide themselves. The federation had the opportunity to see the work done by some of the children in our colored schools. If every boy and girl of the race could be brought to school and receive a good education, not only a mental education but a moral training, the status of the next generation would be much higher, and a progressive elevation be achieved. "There are certain acts that occur and conditions that befall the colored people in their relation to the white race which sometimes give rise to a feeling almost of despair in the minds of thinking people, whether white or black, but there is a dawn of light in general and progressive education." The recent meeting was a great compliment to the women of Kansas. It should be an encouragement for future efforts. That there is enough intelligence, dignity and culture in our race to raise it to a high standard no one will question. Let the men second the noble efforts of our women. There should be concerted action on the part of all classes of people against combines and trusts, that operate to raise the price of daily necessities. The fight made by Frank Hobart, the Topeka druggist, against the Drug Store combine should receive the favorable support of all people. John D. Rockefeller has at last got around to the Negro with his munificent charity. Three scholarships, worth $500 each, have been distributed between Tuskegee, Spellman and Hampton. A short time ago he gave $180,000 o Spellman Seminary, a Baptist college for girls, located at Atlanta. He's not quite such a Rock(y)feller as we opined. Prof. W. R. Carter, who has lately been accomplishing such splendid work in our Industrial School for Colored Youths, has been offered a place in Florida. Can Topeka afford to lose the services of such an educator? The Industrial Institute has prospered under his charge. We wonder if the good people of Muncie, Indiana, will apply drastic measures to the seven rapists on account of their color. Just think of seven white men raping a poor, defenseless white woman. It is an outrage on decency and good morals and we advise the colored women of Muncie to watch those white devils. They would rape a colored woman as quick as they would a white. That there is a tacit understanding between the Republican managers and the Southern disfranchisers is becoming clearer every day. The talk about a Southern man for a place on the Democratic and Republican tickets, and the trend of the interviews given out by leading Republican politicians, would give color to this suspicion. While it may be some time before a Southern man is placed on either National ticket, the work of eliminating the race question from Southern politics goes merrily on. The Negro is now disfranchised in nearly every Southern state. The business man of the South will very soon be able to vote for those political policies best calculated to put dollars in his pocket without coming in contact with the Negro. This is according to Senator Elkins. THE PLAINDEALER wishes to call the attention of its many readers to the excellent record made and maintained by our highly esteemed friend, J. E. Latimer, assistant state librarian, whose competence in his position if ever equaled, has never been surpassed by any of his predecessors. Mr. Latimer, prior to accepting his present position, spent his time in "Old Historic Linn," editing and publishing The Pleasanton Herald, which he placed in the front rank of Kansas journals. Although a Democrat, he might well be placed with the Jeffersonian class who know nothing but the true significance of Democracy. He is a staunch and true friend of the Negro—not to his face only but behind his back as well—and were it left to a vote of the people as to who should be librarian, the Negroes to a man would cast their ballots for him. There are a number of positions in our state which should not be controlled by politics and in this case we sincerely hope to see party prejudices relegated to the "pie factory" from whence they come. Should Mr. Latimer be retained by the next librarian, (provided he would accept) there is no doubt that the state as well as the reading public will be greatly benefited by his services. NOTICE. To the parents of the colored children of the city of Topeka, you are requested to send your children to the Auditorium Saturday evening at 4 o'clock p. m. to practice for the Fourth of July. We want 1000 children present, this is the last practice, except that on next Sunday evening at 4 p. m. They will meet near the Post Office at the practice room of Prof. Jackson's 23rd Reg Band. Let all come and practice together. The Laugh of the Misanthrope. He dreamed a dream. God had been kind Had he but died adreaming When the love of life was strong within; When shame and fear and the blod-red sin His pretty world had never known, And flawless under Heaven shown God's mirror, Love, agleaming. A weight of flesh then was the odds, Above, which ranked men after gods. He dreamed a dream. No matter what Waked him to feeling, thinking, And the sequent dread of horrid life Of selfish crush and frantic strife For bread to cram the masses of men That they may live to strive again And ever, till the sinking Into the soon forgotten grave That marks the resting of the slave. He dreamed a dream. I was cruel hard To wake and see and suffer; To feel his soul grow cold within; To school his eyes to smile ou sin; Amal the multitude, forlorn, To find his dreary-folk, heaven-born Escape beyond death. Ilood kum to all the brute-things right, Who lived and saw, yet feared to die His dream was past. Things were, to learn, And so, he set to learning. He learned that all to all unity— That his nest as a policy— That they who slew and plundered here But little lower than angels were, And ever lived in earning For the endless peace of Heaven's breath— And spent their lives ludging death. And then he laughed. It was not good This long and joyous laughter. It came from one who claimed no friend, Who saw the play played to the end. Then while his ears rang with the noise Of mighty nose and scanty joys And death's sharpattle after. He laughed his laugh. 'Twain very clear The whole game was not worth a tear. J. MAD MEN, TOPAZ Citizen's Meeting To the Colored Citizens of the State of Kansas: Since the 22d day of February, when many loyal sons of the race did meet in the city of Topeka to get closer together on questions seriously threatening our future, a joint committee, under the indorsement of the executive committees of both bodies, have been busily engaged in ferreting facts and methods in the barbarous Negro burning business. We are satisfied we met with more complications than were anticipated by you when you instructed the committee to "go forth!" Still we cannot surrender. As long as we are in the right we must rally again and again until we command respect from the enemy. Twelve millions Negroes can not sit idly by, hoping and grunting. The inside of what we have found in Alexander case and recommendations thereto, we have decided it wisdom to tell you in a joint session of the Inter Denominational Minister's Union and the Afro-American Councils of the State of Kansas on the third day of July, 1901, at Rev T. Justien DeCleland's Baptist Church, on Warren street, Lawrence Kansas. First session opens at 10 a.m. Let every Minister of the Gospel in good standing, who has his people's welfare at heart, and every city and hamlet organize Councils, select one delegate for every ten members and all meet in this important joint session. Strong anti-lynch state laws and the methods of raising the required finance for what is before us, please give your careful consideration. Again send us true sons and keep the notorious Negroes at home. And also the Negro who only wants to attend to let some white politician know he is a "Big Nigger". You know them. They come to spy or quarrel, or obstruct. Keep them at home or notify the officers about their traits. One-half fare round trip. Your wives, daughters or any representative lady will be admitted to this great meeting, so bring them along. Lawrence, noted for hospitality, will preserve her record in recieving the champions of the Race. Believing God is with us in our sincere efforts, yours devotedly, DR.W. H. HUDSON, Atchison, President of Councils of the State. FRED ROUNDTRREE, Topeka, Secretary of Councils of the State. REV. A. M. WARD, Topeka President of Ministers' Union of the State. REV. W. L. GRANT, Kansas City, Secretary of Ministers' Union of the State. Stray Shot. Phillip Watters a talented young Negro is Corporation Clerk in the office of the Secretary of state of West Virginia. Miss Esther Perry Chestnut, daughter of our popular author Charles W. Ghestnut graduated at Smith College this month. Miss Chestnut has been selected as one of the teachers at Tuskegee Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. The Colored citizens of Alexandria, Va., have opened a Coroperative Grocery store. With the many Negroes in that berg there is every reason to expect ultimate success. Rev. Monroe or Kansas City, Mo., is busily engaged in organizing a Young Men's Christian Association among the Colored boys. It is a grand move and deserves support and encouragement. Arkansas City, Kans. Miss Bessie Marshall, Miss Myrtle Delano, were Winfield visitors Tuesday. On account of the rain the Lawn Social was not given. Little Addie and Curtis Pansy Kemp of Kansas City, Mo., are visiting their grand mother. The K. P. had a large attendance and a pleasant time at their social Thursday evening. Little Clara Drumgould, is on the sick list. Mrs. Daily left Thursday for Cheeravale after an extended visit with her son and daughter-in-law. The 20th Century Embroidery Club met with Mrs. Keller Friday afternoon they worked until 5 o'clock when Miss Keller taken her seat at the piano; the guest was then taken to the dining room where refreshments was served which afterwards they had a pleasant time on the lawn until they adjourned. The Embroidery Club will meet at Mrs. F. West, Friday afternoon. North Topeka. Mr. Robert Jordan has been suffering with the typhoid fever, but is able to be on duty again at the Santa Fe yards. Dr. O. A. Taylor was the attending physician. Mrs. P. Wooten, of Lincoln, is the guest of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. Massadonia Tubernacle No. 93, is progressing nicely. Pride of Topeka Tents, are in a good working condition. St. Luke Temple No. 5, is progressing fine. Rev. H. W. White and son, Rev. I. S. Wilson and wife, and Mrs. Ella Highcook were the invited guests for dinner at the residence of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western Ave. They were highly entertained in the honor of Mrs. P. Wooten of Lincoln. The members of Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93, are requested to be at their hall 609 N. Kans. Ave., July 4th, and all members must be out on time, as this will be your last meeting before the Grand Incession, order by Mrs. Ida M. Jordan H. P. and Miss Sarah Walker Sr. Company N. turned $40.60 into the rally, Mrs. Ida M. Jordan was Captain. Company A. will meet at the residence of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Wednesday night July 3rd; all members of the company are requested to be out. Ice cream and cake will be served. Ida M. Jordan, Captain of the company is to raise money for the benefit of B. St. Baptist church. Rev. M. Wooten of Lincoln, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. AICHIRON KANSAS. Clara Wallace of Lawrence guest of Lutie Bowin, Rosa Lawrie of St. Joe guest of Mytle Porter, Mary Hawkins of Lincoln Neb. guest of Miss Florencs and Spurgeon Gray of Lawrence guest of W. E. Gray were guest of honor at the Toussaint banquet Tuesday evening at True Eleven hall. They express many warm words for the circle. Will Washington returned Tuesday from St. Joe with his bride. Mr. Jackson Coston died Sunday age about 70 years. His property is worth $400,000 and his will gives it all to his relatives in South Carolina. He was a high degree member in the Masonic Lodge. Rev Simms preached the funeral from Shiloh. Rev Ransom Presiding Elder of this District held quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. The Masonic Morning Star Lodge No. 4 had their annual sermon preached Sunday at the Ebernezer Church by Rev. Smothers. The Daughters of Bethel and their Juveniles had their annual sermon preached Sunday at A. M. E-Church by Rev. King. At the invitation of Pres. Mosley of the V. St. Tennis club to his brother, Virgil, president of Tennis Club No. r., the latter club visited the former at their court on 6th and V. streets. President V. Mosley invited the V. St. club to his court the 4th of July. Where is Topeka's Tennis Club? We want to get our racket after them. Messrs. Hudson, Lett, Falkner, Smothers, and Eligin are pulling hard to insure Atchison a first class Chapter and Commandry. Several were arched and knighted this week. A great many will wade into the higher mysteries of Masonry next week. Katie Link is still singing praises to her delightful trip to Topeka and Lawrence. A 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. Tell them they can have one of these handsome picture like this. 1720 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. AiI photo's will be returned. Do not allow this opportunity to pass Will you earn one of those elegant bronches by sending us a cash subscription? The Plaindealer is the Negro paper of Kansas. McIVOR The Hambletonian Stallion, Time 2.24. Will make the season at the Fair Grounds. McIVor is the handsomest troting stallion in the West. Call at the barn and see nim. HENRY HATCHER, Manager. TERMS. $10.00 TO INSURE. 112 W. 7th St. OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. 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Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous **"What The Outlook is to give the fairest, the most unbused, the clearest conception of the many momentous occurrences which are shaping the world's history to-day." This weekly combines the functions of the newspaper and of an illustrated magazine, and discusses politics, religion, education, economics, literature, and art."—New York Times. In The OUTLOOK LYMAN ABBOTT & HAMILTON W. 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 colored 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 Subscription Department B, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States Colorado, Kansas, and Five (5) Daily Passes in each direction, betwee The Famous Are reached ONLY N NIPPS, Agent, TOPLKA, KAS. J. S. HALE. FRANK BRASIER MARTIN & CO., Brokers Stock, Bonds, and Investments. TOPEKA, KANSAS. TERED—— IN ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED TIES FOR HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCELED solicited. R.G.MARTIN & CO. S AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. 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For particulars inquire at this office. FOR RENT; unfurnished rooms at 114 E. Seventh street; for particulars inquire at this office. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright spent Sunday in Kansas City, as guests of her mother, Mrs. Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Baker, of Kansas City, were among the excursionists in the city Sunday. Miss Lizzie Atkinson and Mr. Henderson, of Kansas City, visited relatives and friends in the city, on last Sunday. Mrs. P. W. Campbell and little daughter, of Kynas City, are in the city, visiting her father Mr. Bell on Washington street. Mr. and Mrs.' W. J. Richardson, of 627 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. McCarrol on last Sunday. Miss Willa Smith, commencing next week, will make Holton, Horton, Hiawatha, Lincoln and Omaha, collecting and soliciting for THE PLAINDELLR. Abe Henderson, one of our most efficient patrolmen, was successful in capturing a deserter from the U. S. A., recently and as a reward will receive $:0 Euclid lodge No. 2, Mt. Morah No. 5, and Kaw Valley No. 18, A.F. & A.M. held a joint installation of officers on Monday evening in Kaw Valley lodge rooms. Refreshments were served. A colored student at the State University has organized a fraternity for colored students. It will be known as the Delta Omega and will be the foundation of a national organization. Only Negroes will be admitted. Bennie Gaines took his departure Monday evening for Kansas City and Omaha where he will spend a two weeks vacation. Mr. Gaines is one of Topeka's most estimable young men, and we wish him a pleasant trip. Mrs. J. H. Gchilders was very severely injured on last Friday evening by being accidently hooked in the eye by one of her eyes. She is now under the care of Dr. Esterly, who hopes to prevent the loss of the eye. Mrs. N. Chiles entertained in a most delightful manner on last Friday evening at the hotel parlors, in honor of Mrs. Jas. Bertha of Toluca, Ill. The reception was a brilliant affair all guests enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Those present were Mesdames: Ju'ia Brown, J. Bennett, M.Dyer, M. Smith, E. Marian, P. Atkinson H. Etherly and M. Wiley of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Guy, Mr. and Mrs. Clinkscale and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ray. Mrs. Bertha and daughters left Sunday for their home in Toluca. Prof. William R. Carter, principal of the Industrial Institute, has been tendered the principalship of the Florida Normal and Industrial college at Tallahassee, Fla. This is the state institution for Negroes and is one of the largest and best equipped Negro schools in the South. The salary offered is more than double Mr. Carter's present salary. The Institute has succeeded wonderfully under Mr. Carter's direction and it is hoped by the friends of the school that he will remain with the work. Should he go to Tallahassee, he will take up the work there October 1. Rice Bros., Ice Cream Factory, 1303 Kans. Ave. Mrs. Belle Thompson of Kansas City, is in the city. Have your perscriptions filled at Hobart's—500 W. 10 St. Miss Ida Monroe has returned home from a visit in Kansas City. Are you against the Drug Trust? If so, go to Frank Hobarts. Miss Lida Baker is taking her summer outing in Michigan. Mrs. J. M. Wright returned Wednesday from Kansas, City. Call at Hobart's 500 W. 10 St., for reasonable prices in drugs. Frank Hobart the Cut Rate Pharmacist is saving the people money. Mrs. Robt. Rolling of La Junta, Colo., is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mrs. Mamie E. Johns is attending the Grand Lodge of the O. E. S. in Leavensworth, Kas. Will Solomon and Robert Martin spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City. Mesdames. J. C. C. Owens and J. M. Braxton of Kansas City, are the guests of Mrs. M. Bird. The Fourth of July is coming! Why not have a plenty of stands on the grounds and halp feed the people and make some money. If you want to rent space out at the Fair Grounds for a stand July 4th, see Rev. W. P. Greene, 1205 Washington ave. While out strolling stop at Rice Bros., Ice Cream Parlors and refresh yourselves. Rev. T. J. Moppin left Wednesday for Kansas City, to attend the conference of his church, the C. M. E. He will return about Monday. When in need of ice cream or ices of any kind call on Rice Bros., factory, 1303 Kans. Ave. Wholesale and retail, our prices are low and goods the best. G. W. Cannon entertained last Thursday evening at 6 p.m., dinner complimentary to Mrs. Jas. Berther and her two daughters, Mary and Ethel, of Toluca, Illinois. The Ladies Shamrock Club met last Tuesdays with Mrs. C. C. Meaux. After discussing current topics, dainty refreshments were served and the Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Mitchel July the 2nd, at 8 p.m. Miss Mary Daniels of Jones City, O. T. formerly of this City was married about June 1st to L. Kennedy, a wealthy and prosperous farmer of Jones City, O. T. THE PLAINDEALER extends to them their best wishes. The annual district meeting of the Kansas district C. M. E church convened in South Summit street Church, Kansas City Mo., Wednesday of this week and will continue until Monday July the first. Pastor, of Lane chapel, with other members of his congregation are in attendance. The report from Topeka will show an increase over that of last year. St. John A. M. E. Church made their first effort in the grand rally last Sunday, which was very successful and encouraging. Something over $300.00 was raised in cash, the rally will close Sunday July.7th, at which time the Lady Captian reporting the largest amount of money, will be crowned the financial queen of the church for one year. WANTED—at once a first class colored barber, must be sober and neat; address— The Arden club has adjourned for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hawkins of Lawrence drove up Sunday to dine with Mrs. F. E Buckner. Mr. and Mrs. John Gregg and Ed Stone of Lawrence students, State university, were in Topeka last Sunday, the guests of Mrs. R. J. Buckner. There will be a great gathering on the 4th at the Fair Grounds, everybody join in and have a good time. Lawrence, Emporia, Osage City, Council Grove, Manhattan, Junction City and Kansas City. Kan., have been billed and invited, and many will come. The Lawrence Students Concert Company entertained an appreciative audience at Seventh street A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening, June 25th. It is composed of students from the K. S. U., and some of Lawrence's best local talent, and they are on their annual concert tour. This year they were assisted by some of Topeka's best vocalists. Of those most worthy of notable mention was the solo by Mrs. John M. Wright and one by Mrs. Hare, both of which merited the hearty approval which they received The Arcade Quartett. did excellent work for Lawrence, and the solos of Messrs. John Gregg and Joe, Smothers were well rendered. Mr. Eli Rice came in for his share of the honors. THE PLANDEALER takes much pride in commending the Lawrence Students concert company. BENNETT--BOYD The marriage of Miss Ester Boyd to Mr. Henry Bennett was solemnized by Rev. A. M. Ward of St. John's church, at the residence of the bride's aunt, 1704 Topeka avenue. Promptly at 8:30 Miss Dora Wilson assumed her position at the piano and as the sweet strains of Mendelshon's wedding march sounded, the Best Man, Mr. Otto Bennett, and Bridesmaid, Miss Hester Hawkins, entered, followed by the bride and groom, and took their positions under a canopy of smilac and roses, where they were met by the Rev. Ward and the ceremony was performed. Miss Boyd wore a becoming gown of white batiste with trimmings of lace and ribbons. After many pleasant congratulations, the guests were invited to partake of a delicious supper served in courses. Many handsome and useful presents were received by the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett will be at home to their friends at 738 Garfield ave. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NOTES. Sewing and millinery classes are taught every Tuesday and Friday. The tuition is only one dollar per month. Students may enter at any time. The trustees have purchased the lot and a halt just north of the school. This will give more room for agricultural purposes. Principal Carter spent a part of last week at Manhattan, attending the M. E. Sunday School and Epworth League conventions. While there he spoke in the interest of the school. Our Saturday morning sewing classes continue to increase. Send us more of your little girls. Tuition free. All persons having coupon books are requested to report by July 1st. Mrs. Frank Alexander, Kansas City, Mo., was the guest oi Prof. and Mrs. Edward Graves, last week. As was announced a short time ago, we are prepared to take a limited number of boarding students, next term, at six dollars a month. This amount covers the entire expense—board, room and tuition. You have an excellent opportunity to give your children the best educational advantages possible. We will be pleased to correspond with parties throughout the state. For further information, address WM. R. CARTER, Principal. Topeka, Kansas. NOTICE. To the colored merchants and business men generally of the city of Topeka. You are kindly invited and requested to be represented on the 4th of July in our line of march from the Auditorium to the Fair Grounds, headed by Prof. Jackson's 23rd Reg. Band, at 10 o'clock A. M. Decorate your delivery rigs and etc. Help us to make this day an enjoyable success, for everybody. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." 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 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 cau-e the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the 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 forsale $0.00. Now we ask lately agree to forsale $0.00. If you if they were not true to all we see several years under this guarantee who has used Ozone has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozone as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kin some hair. It will make short, hail your head of all itching, worrying and Scurf can live after Ozone is from falling out. It will restore gre hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten, hair, but you who use hot irons. Friends, do life of the hair, and cause it to drow outside assistance. Nothing but straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two at the price of Ozone is 50c. a b this liberal offer, which is good at to us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozone and one which makes black skin bright, ro skin diseases. Also removes all fa small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cou For Coughs Sore Throat Price 25 Cents CARY SAFE BUFFALO, N ...Manuf Fire and Burge VAULTS, I Contracts to United Patronize the Kansas City, Kas, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forit $0.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forit $0.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. 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 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 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 to 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. Kohl's Cough Mixture CARY SAFE COMPANY Embalmini and Casket Co.. Owned and controlled by N groves—Capital Stores $2,000. OFFICERS. D. W. White, Pres, Kansas City, Kan. J G. Groves, Vice Pres, Edwardsville, Kan. M. P. Ewing, Jonne, Kan. W M. Gambles, Treasurer, Kansas City, Kan BOARD OF DIRECTORS. D W. White, Kansas City, Kan. J G Groves, Edwardsville, Kan. W M. Gambles, Kansas City, Kan. Frank Wilson, Kansas City, Kan. S. A. Rutherford, Kansas City, Kan. U. F. Finally, Kansas City, Kan. C. W. Couranger, Kansas City, Kan. W M. Longly, Morra, Kan. BOARD OF DIRECTORS S A. Rutherford, M L. U James, Frank Wilson, Our Cuts Talk THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER ENGRAVING CO. DENVER Gem Piano and Organ Co ESTABLISHED 1859. Brightest New Tp Brightest New Tp Brightest New Tp California it is a WONDERFUL piano a little more than a lot of the H GH L E O R U F A's made of wood ```markdown ``` will have been done now no close All our last students go war WILL have anywhere on the street. RAYMOLD & WHITLOCK NEW 39 WEST 14TH ST. YORK MASONIC I.O.O.F. K.P. GOODS SEND FOR CATALOGUE TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint, package of Anti-Olor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and colors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm, pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $400, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our 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 thousands of testimonials we have not to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, 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. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. 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Score was 12 to 29 in favor of Weir. Misses Belle P. Johnson, Anna Wadkins, Marie V. Mosley and Messrs. Geo. Austin, A. Booker, and T. S. Bery were among the merry excursioners to Eureka Springs Sunday. The Daughters of Tabor gave an elegant banquet and an Installation Saturday night. Sr. Frank Wilson, C. G. M. did the Installing. The mother and brother of Mr. Bea Scott arrived in the city the 5th inst. of Alabama and will spend a few days in Sunny, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Merriweather's were guests in Yale Sunday. LAWRENCE NEWS Flower day was observed at the Warren St. Baptist church last Sabbath. It was under the auspices of the Sunday School and a large crowd was present. A neat sum was realized for the School. The basement of Warren St. Baptist church has been undergoing repairs. Great interest has been manifested in the work of improvement inaugurated by the most devic ing of the church. When the work is completed Warren St. can boast of one of the finest Negro churches in the state and one of the most officiens and active ministers in the West. Miss Clara M. Wallace has deft the city for a short visit in Leavenworth, Atchison and Kansas City. The Misses Ray will return to their home in Sedalia, Mo., soon. It is with regret that we see these young ladies take their departure from Lawrens. Miss Paralee M. Davis has returned home after a brief visit in Oskaloosa, Ia., and Macon City, Mo. Miss Rhola Frye of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her mother in this city for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Artemus Irving have left the city for Rosedge, Kan., where they expect to reside permanently. The good wishes of their many friends in this city attend them. The Sunday School of St. Luke's A.M. E. church observed Children's day last Sunday. Excellent programs were rendered and Dr. Collins delivered two very interesting and instructive discourses. Mrs. J. N. Fitehue of N. Lawen is visiting friends in Kansas City, Kan. Mr. Geo. R. King of K. S. F. is spending his vacation very quietly in our city. The Ministers Alliance met at Warren St. Baptist church Monday June 24th; Dr. Collins in the chair. Favorable reports were made by all the ministers present, upon their work. An excellent paper—"What shall the preacher, preach," was read by Prof. G. A. Gregg and the most profound appreciation on the part of all the ministers present was expressed. After a thorough discussion of the subject, Alliance adjourned to meet Monday July 1st, 1901, with Rev. Pullen at his tent on Connecticut street. Mrs. C. R. Harvey of N. Lawrence is visiting her sister Mrs. Pamela Brown in Rosedale, Kansas. The funeral of Mrs. Elsie Winchester, an aged member of St. James A. M. L. church, N. Lawrence, Kan., was conducted at the church last Saturday afternoon. Decreased leaves a husband and many friends and relatives, to mourn her loss. A grand rally was held at St. James A. M. D. church, N. Lawrence, Kan., last Sunday. Rev. Williams, pastor of the church, is feeling highly encouraged over his great financial success, $3067 having been raised. A large crowd attended the services during the entire day. Rev. Williams was assisted in his rally by the ministers from the other colored chuches of the city and much interest was manifested in the financial effore. We are glad to see St. James A. M. E. churel come to the front. On Wednesday night an ice cream social will be given at the home of Mrs. Bolden in N. Lawrence for the purpose of raising money for the First Baptist church. Let every one come and have a good time. First Baptist church in N. Lawrence is preparing for the grand rally to take place next Sunday. Enthusiasm runs high and large collections are expected. Ice cream social at Mrs Stewart's—3½ miles east of town on the north side next Saturday night for the benefit of First Baptist church. Young Misses Twentleth Century Club picnic will be held on the Wakarusa next Thursday. A number of invitations have been issued and a large crowd is sure to take advantage of this outing. Mr. William Hayter left the city Monday morning for Winfield, Kan., where he will reside in the future. There will be s. grand Japanese shop social at Warren Street Baptist Church Thursday evening, June 27, 1991. This will be quite a novel entertainment intended to raise funds to further improve the church property. Subscribe for the Plaindealer. Best Negro paper in Kansas. Miss Hattle Wallace and Mr. Noe Sparks were quietly married last Saturday evening at the bride's home on Mississippi street. The best wishes of the entire community at end the happy couple. Dr. Stevenson and Mr. Alfred Stone are to open a drug store soon. Mr. Alfred Stone is a very good salesman, as he has sold a large quantity of the doctor's famous "Jerusalem On." We wish them much success. ZOLM. WEIR ITEMS W. F. Buffins, the Plaindealer man, was in the city last week looking after business. The rally and basket dinner given at Clay Street Baptist Church Sunday was a financial as well as spiritual success. Several able divines were present to assist the pastor, Rev. Z. H. Johnson, Collection, $33.75. The Weir Blues went to Yale Sunday and played the Yale Blues. They lost, but Yale has nothing to boast over, as it was who would and who wouldn't until the last half was thrown in the ninth inning. The score 4 to 5 in favor of Yale. Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Johnson and Master Carl were in the city Sunday. Mr. Joseph Sanders, our popular barber, attended the ball game in Yale Sunday. Mr. J. A. Moore, the shoe man, has applied for a patent on a crutch. We wish him success. S. G. Watkins, G. M., was in the city last week making his annual visit to the order of A. F. & A. M. Mrs. Mary E. Langston, G. Matron, was in the city last week and set up the Eastern Star. Rev. J. W. Wilson, P. G. M., preached the thanksgiving sermon for the A. F. & A. M. the 21st inst. The collection was $19.38. Mr. M. F. Jarrett went to Yale Saturday to install the officers of Silver Gate lodge. S. W. F. NEWTON, K3N. Rev. J. Ewing Kuykendall, pastor of the C. M. E. Church, served the president Sunday at Elidorado Kan. The doctor reports having had a delightful service with the people at that place. The people all love him, both white and colored. They want him four years straight. He is delivering some of those strong sermons. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Colman have both been on the sick list, but are now convalescent. Ophelia Brown is attracting much attention singing solos. Rev. Bra-co, P. C., of the Baptist Church, read a paper before the ministerial Union June 10, which was discussed. Rev. J. Dwing Kuykendall has had six calls thus far to preach lodge anniversaries, but did not respond to any of them for reasons he says won't pay for him to tell. Rev. Bryant looks well and can preach well. J. M. Gross can deliver a good welcome address. Services at the C. M. E. Church June 16, were very grand. Dr. J. Ewing Kuykendall preached a great sermon in the interest of the children His text, Gen. 18. 18. The members of the two churches attended the three services, which was as follows: Preaching at 11 o'clock a. m. by pastor; 3 o'clock p. m. the following program: Special sermon to the children by Rev. J. Ewing Kuykendall, 11 a. m. subject, "God's Care for Children." Introduction—Lud Weib. Happy Children's Day—Song. Invocation—J. S. Faukner. The Greeting—Lizzie Roland. Duet—Callie Anderson and Mert Tandy. Recitation—"God's Messengers," Zola Anderson. Song. Recitation—Six children. Recitation—Herbert Smith. Recitation—Six girls. Recitation—Jean Roland. Duet—Pearl Hackley and Mert Tandy. Recitation—Willie Kuykendall. Song. Closing address—Zola Anderson. Collection—Ophelia Brown and Mert Tandy. Sacred concert at C. M. E. Church June 4, 8 o'clock p. m. Misses Lizzie Roland, Edith Tandy. Ruby H. C. Kuykendall, Zola Anderson, Ophelia Brown, Myrtle Tandy, Calla Anderson, Perl Hockley, Lena Roland, the little boys, six in number, also six girls. The Misses Webb sisters, who served at the organ, and also read papers, little Willie Kuykendall said the speech of his life. The above named young ladies and Mr. B. W. Morrow and Clarence Page are the stars among the young people. Dr. J. Ewing Kuykendall and Rev. J. D. Faulkner will leave for Kansas City, Mo., next week, where they will attend the Kansas District Conference. Both of them are on the program for that service and place. The Plaindealer agent left a good im- pression with our people and several of the people left the price with him. Call again. NIMROD. KANSAS CITY, KAN. Law and order, justice and peace in the land must be brought about through Christian education. This being a well known fact, the women of the Metropolitan Baptist Church have organized themselves into a band known as the Women's Christian Culture Club, the object is to make better and broader the women of the church and community, as well morally, intellectually, religiously and socially. The fourth Sunday in each month at 3 o'clock p. m., is set apart for this work. The following is the program for this month: 1. Solo, Miss Florence Smith. 2. Paper, subject, Church Social Life Mrs. Ella Stovall. 3. Quartet. 4. The following subjects will be discussed: 1. Advantage of living a moral life. 2. What exercise is best to develop the muscles without being injurious. 3. Household ethics and which make a model housewife. 4. What it takes to make a true Christian. 6. The growth of the church depends largely upon the sociability of its numbers how brought about. Don't forget the day and date. Mrs. Mary Over, president: Mrs. Lizzie Stovall, secretary; Mrs. Ella Stovall, corresponding editor: Mrs. Mattie Oliver, critic. Mrs. Fannie Wright of Mexico, Mo. is permanently located in our city. Mrs. Carrie Cunningham is very low in Denver, Col. RESOLUTIONS Whereas, the great and supreme ruler of the universe has, in his infinite wisdom, removed from among us one of our worthy and esteemed Daughters of the Tabernacle, Leila Hamilton; and. Whereas, the long and intimate relation held with her in the faithful discharge of her duties in this society, makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of her; therefore, be it. Resolved. That wisdom and ability, which she has exercised in the air of our organization by service, contribution and counsel, will be held in grateful remembrance. Resolved. That the sudden removal of such a life from among our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all the members and friends of this organization, and will prove a serious loss to Salina Sunbeam Tabernacle No. 7 and community. Resolved. That with deep sympathy with the bereaved relations and friends of the deceased we express our hope that ever so great a loss to us all may be overruled for good by him who docth all things well. Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the record of this organization a copy printed in the daily papers and a copy forwarded to the bereaved family. Committee on resolutions. SALINA KAN Rev. Thomas preached a wonderf sermon Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Thomas of Peoria, Ill., has moved to Salina to make this place her future home. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Mrs. Mabel Fitch-Baswell to Mr. James De Priest Thursday, June 27. Dt. Mary Moore is very ill. Dt. Lillie Finch is improving slowly. Dt. Lizzie Frinklin is numbered with the sick. A rally was held at the A. M. B Church last Sunday for the benefit of the church. Friends of the city were invited to take part during the afternoon. Remarks were made by Rev Torras. Rev. Woods and wife of Abilene were visiting friends in the city last week. The Household of Ruth. No. 502, G. U. O. of O. F., gave a banquet June 20 in honor of Ree. and Mrs. Thomas and Rev. and Mrs. White. The Salina Sunbeam Tailercake, No. 7, regrets to announce the death of Dr Leila Hamilton, who died June 11. A number of Abilene people were up attending the banquet June 20. ABILENE NOTES. Mr. Kirtis of Salina has moved to Abilene. The Old Fellows' annual sermon Sunday, preached by Rev. Cox of Salina. Eleven of Abilene's citizens attended the reception at Salina Thursday night, given by the Ruth lodge. Mr. Kater Bridges is laid in with smallpox. Miss Mamie Simpson and Millow De, Irene Murrell and Elvira Hampton of Abilene took part in children's dav at Clay Center. WINFIELD, KAN. Mr. Wm. Hayter came in from Lawrence, Kan., last Monday evening. He will accept a position at the St. James Hotel. Miss Johnson of Wichita came in last Thursday. Al Lowe of Wichita was in town las. week. Miss Mabel Wilson of Wichita was in town last week. Mr. John Alexander left for Wichita last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Fox came in Saturday evening from Wichita to attend the funeral of his brother, C. H., who died Saturday morning. Rev. Mrs. K. P. Bond came in from Coffeyville last week. Mr. C. H. Fox, who has been very sick the past six weeks, died last Saturday morning at 6 o'clock. The funeral was held at the A. M. D. Church last Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. He leaves a wife and one child by his former wife. He was laid to rest in the cemetery north of town. Rev. J. R. Ramsy officiating. KANSAS CITY, KAN There were two musical performances given here recently, which, though differing much in character served to present Negro in a favorable way. They were both well rendered before two of the largest audiences ever gathered in this city. The first was a religious cantata "Jeptha and His Daughter" The piece contains some splendid music and pleasing dialogue. The choruses were well sung and the solos extra well done. There was a beautiful drill a dance by little girls, 7 years old and under. Their figures were prefixed, having been well taught by Mrs. Laura Harlan. The solos were taken by Mrs. Fred Gleeds, Miss Florence Smith, Messrs. Hiram Reynolds and P. K. Douglass. Mrs. Ella Harrison, Misses Carrie Davis and Ida Generals were pianists. Other members of the orchestra were: Mr. T. Davis Jr., count and Mr. T. K. Lawrence, clarinet. It was all under the direction of Miss Ida Generals, President of Treble Cefl Musical Club, by which the cantata was given. The second was a comic opera, "Little Tycoon." This opera is reptile with pleasing and comic choruses, as well as difficult solos and good speeches. The parts were well carried. The costumes used on this occasion were particularly well selected and very beautiful. After two hours the audience left well pleased with the evening's entertainment. The solo parts were taken by Mrs. W. H. Lucas, a charming singer, Mrs. Maggie Yong, Matthews, Mr. F. K. Douglass and W. H. Lucas. The opera was given for the colored folks' orphans home, a worty organization of recent outfits in this city. Marriages have been slightly in vogue here this spring and summer. Following the marriage of Mr. Henry Mobley of the postoffice force and Miss Dove Burdette of this city, M. F. K. Douglass, whom everybody knows, has taken to himself a charming wife, who was formerly Miss Palman. The notable event was organized at the A. M. E. Church Junction, Rev. J. C. Owens officiated at the occasion. The ceremony was impressive and binding. Mr. Clarence M. Afee and Miss Sadie Davis stood with them. No attempt at description of costumes is here made, as your correspondent had not at hand an accompanying female to tell about them. It may suffice to say the bride and bridesmaid were beautifully attired and were claiming, the groom and his best man modeled dignified and scared in the conventional black. The reception at the home of the bride was pleasant in all particulars. The presents were usual, nutritious and beautiful. The teachers have all gone home, and as they have about spent all their money, they will remain with their respective mammas during vacation. The Olympia will meet Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Douglass, 123 Lafayette avenue. Miss Hallie Porter, who taught the past session at Paris, Mo., is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. S. Smith, on Precman avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Walker G. Wood of Wattenshung, Mo., who spent the winter in the city, have returned to their home to reside permanently. Grand Master S. G. Watkins was in the city the first of this week. He installed the officers for the four lodges of the city on the 24th. Mr. and Mrs. Artemus Irving have taken their residence in this city. They may be found at 633 Winn Avenue. Mr. E. F. Henderson spent Thursurow of last week visiting friends in Leaenworth. Dr. and Mrs. Thompson are the proud parents of a 11-pound girl, T. Dais, Jr., spent Sunday in Omaha, while his wife is enjoying the summer breezes at Holiday, Kan. A. G. L. Coal Co. has removed its office to 435 Minnesota avenue. Ms. Georgia Gibbs of Fulton, Ms. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fry Gleed, 618 Troup. Miss Briar Tipton of Emporia is a guest of Miss Ella Stafford on Huleck street. Miss Adora Young is visiting in Co ifornia, the guest of relatives. Leave Kansas City, Kan., items of news at 435 Minnesota avenue. LINCOLN NEWS Miss Lulu Johnson arrived home Saturday from Wilberforce, O., where she attended college. Mrs. Major Moore entertained at dinner Monday Mr. and Julius Millet. Mrs. G. W. Hollinger entertained Mrs. C. R. Bennett and Mrs. Major Moore at C. o'clock dinner Sunday. The Newman M. E. Church held a very interesting quarterly meeting last Sunday. Rev. Jackson, the presiding elder, conducted the services. The Daughters of the Tabernaite and tent gave a very successful social and drill at K. P. Castle on Thursday evening. PRIDE OF TOPKATENT NO 80, meets 1st and 4rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 906 North Kawasan Avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Miss Anna Reignold, C. R. MACDONALD TABERNACLE No. 91, U. K. T. Hall 603 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, P. C. Mrs. Bashar Walker, C. R. PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No. 77, meets 1st and third Wednesday afternoons of each month at a clock at 11:30 a.m. slit street. G KRCHAVAL, H. P., Mrs S. A. OWEN, C. R. and most of the n'members attended the Holiness camp meeting. Mrs. Melvina Robinson is spend'g the summer in Hot Springs, d. D. A surprise party was tendered Miss Lulu Johnson on last Monday evening in honor of her return from school Miss Lucille Gardner entertained the Sorosis Club on Wednesday evening LANGSTON, O. T. Langston is still progressing. Another building is being erected on Washington boulevard, in which will be a law office, dry goods department and a hall. Quite a number of young ladies of Langston are in Guthrie attending Normal. One night last week, while the inmates of Miss. N. D. Brookens resident were visiting dreamland they were gradually brought back by the echoes of sweet music made by N. B. Smith's orchestra. All who attended the picnic out at Aberry's school house, six miles from Langston, reported having had a good time. Mrs. Z. R. Page visited the capital city Saturday. Rev. A. W. Lewis of Shawnee visited his family one week, at the end of which time he returned, taking with him his bright little daughter, Naomi, who will visit the people of Shawnee a while. Miss Sadie Philips of Oathe, Kau., and Miss Bertha Harden left Saturday for Kathryn. They will visit with Miss Louisa Champ and others. Mr. S. D. Russell and family have moved here. They have built a near little cottage. LEAVENWORTH, KAN. The only talk in town is about the magnificent display at Chickering Hall, also the grand entertainment at G. A. R. Hall Thursday night by the Ladies' Art Leagues. Those ladies deserve great praise, for they are doing a work that will convince the white race that our girls have higher attainments than kitchen and wash girls. Mr. W. B. Townsend left last evening for a trin through the west. The white folks Niggers will now take a rest. They will not have anything to tell their masters until he returns. The event of next Sunday promises to be a big thing for the doctor. It will lift him high in the estimation of the white folks, who will plume him for the next congressional convention where by the aid of Billie Bidle, Charlie Curtis will be told that the doctor is the leader, hear ye him. On last night two ladies were holding prayer meeting in front of a negro dive on the corner of Seneca and Filt's street one block from police station. The night captain was so much disgusted that he sent two of bilbo Negro to fight them to hear quarters. (More of the white messengers for the Negro.) A Musical Entertainment. A Musical and Literary entertainment will be given at the 2nd C. P. Church at Thirteen and Quincy streets on Tuesday evening July 2nd, by the Deacon's Aid Association. The following programme will be rendered: 1. Chorus, Second C. P. Choir. 2. Recitation, Mrs. Bessie Hatcher 3. Solo, Mrs. W. W. Fisher. 4. Essay, Miss Henrietta Jackson. 5. Song, St. John's A. M. E. Choir 6. Rectation, Miss Bertha Morgan. 7. Song, Second C. P. Choir. 8. Essay, Miss Susie Eagleson. 9. Duett, Mrs. J. Weatherly and M. S. Frott. 10. Song. St. John's A. M. E. Choir 11. Select Reading. Mrs. Hattie Bigbee. 12. Song. Dew Drop and Silver Leaf Quartett. 13. Instrumental Solo. Miss Ogeal Wilson. 14. Song. Second C. P. Choir Against the Drug Trust. Frank Hobart is for the poor people. He believes in living and let live. His fight against the drug trust is to be commended. CURLY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT BY THE MARK FROM ELIZABETH BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW Will straighten your hair, quickly and easily so that you can do it yourself at home no matter how many hours of work or for any time. This wonderful hair made it a very good way for years giving perfect satisfaction to everybody. It is the only safe preparation in the world that straightens kinky hair as shown above. Now, in the scalp, cures dandruff, prevents fall. It is the best way for a person. Warranted harmless. The imortalism of our request. 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