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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House ST. JOSEPH JOTTINGS. Some Things a Plaindealer Heard In St. Joseph, Missouri-Negro Business Men Organized. REMOVE THE NEGRO LOAFERS And Idlers—Find Something for Them to Do—A Rebel Chief of Police Arrests Decent People. VOLUME III. ST. JOSEPH Some Things a Plaindealer souri—Negro Busi REMOVE THE And Idlers—Find Something Chief of Police A The manager of this paper was in St. Joesseph last week and from what he saw he thinks the young Negroes could improve on themselves if they would try. There are too many young men idle, loafing and loitering around. St. Joseph furnishes a good field for that class of young Negroes who desire to help themselves. The white people are generous as a whole and will assist those who assist themselves. Let some of these young men go to the farms. The Packing Houses furnish labor to several hundred and pays good wages. If they would only avail themselves of their opportunities and save their money and go into business, buy a little home, buy five or ten acres of land, buy a sow and a few chickens and begin to be a producer as well as a consumer and not a burden to the tax payers. You will solve the race problem in St. Joe. The result of the National meeting of Negro Business men at Boston last August has been a general increase of interest among Negroes in business enterprise. In almost every town and hamlet in this country where there are any considerable number of Negroes there has been planted some small enterprise which if fostered will afford employment to some idle boy or girl of our race. St. Joseph is the wealthiest manufacturing and shipping city in the state of Missouri. Its business men are always wide awake to promote the cities best interest. Here are many intelligent and energetie Negroes. They find employment in the many stores, packing houses and in private families. The great draw back among the people of St. Joe lies in their lack of prosperous business, owned and operated by Negroes capable of giving needed employment to the hundreds of young people turned out of the public schools each year. Recognizing this need a number of the wide awake citizens of St. Joe recently organized "The Afro-American Business League" with headquarters at 120% South Third Street. This organization has for its aim the development of the business interest of the Negroes of St. Joe. They will seek employment for colored men, women and children. They will seek to open up groceries, dry goods stores and other mercantile houses under the direction of capable and honest men of our race. They now have spacious rooms neatly furnished where they will be glad to welcome their friends who have something for the good of the race to present. The officers of the Afro-American Business League are Harry Robinson, Sr. president; Jas. Jordan treasurer; A. D. Butter, secretary. Directors, J. M. Trent, Dr. P. M. Edwards, Thos. Coleman, Dr. E. B. Ramsey. Financial committee, J. H. Sims, Chairman; L. A. Knox, J. H. Kelly, J. T. Burns. Employment committee; W. H. Jones, chairman; H. H. Walker, Dr. M. O. Ricketts. Legislation committee J. H. Kelly and Dr. M. O. Ricketts. These are the names of some of the best men of St. Joe and the Plaindealer looks to see a decided change in the business affairs of that city before a year has passed. The League will send a delegate to the National League meeting in Chicago in August. The chief of police in St. Joseph must have been what was known in slavery days as a "nigger driver." About seventy-five colored people were dancing a few nights ago and for the reason that the proprietor of a hotel which is not opened to public complained that the Negroes was disturbing the peace of the stone in his hotel. He ordered this Jeff Davis rebel of a cheif of police to arrest the entire crowd for disturbance of the peace. So the order was duly executed taking men and woman to the station a majority of whom belonged to the laboring class of people. Had this party been composed of as many whites he would not have attempted to have executed such an unlawful ungentlemanly trick. If the peace of a community is disturbed by the giving of any kind of amusement it is the place of the officers to notify the party or parties who are in charge to desist and if the disturbance continues it becomes the duty of the police officer to arrest the proprietor for maintaining a nuisance and not arrest a lot of innocent people and herd them to the station like cattle. St. Joseph possesses too much wealth and intelligence to counterance such outrages perpetrated upon poor innocent people. THE PLAINDEALER desires a live, energetic agent in St. Joeseph. We will make liberal terms to the right per son. There should be some work going on among the colored women of St. Joseph. Let the ladies rouse up to the necessary of organizing clubs for domestic improvement and art work. Miss Lenie Montgomery is one of the popular teachers of St. Joseph schools, and besides is a splendid house-keeper. Dr. M. O. Rickett formerly of Omaha is rapidly building up a good practice here. The genial doctor is one of the most likable tellows on earth and as an after dinner speaker has no equal in the west. The annual meeting of the Knight Templars of the Missouri Valley will convene in St. Joseph Mo. on Thanksgiving Day. Captain W. H. Jones and his coterie of Valiant Knight will prepare to extend a glad hand to all who come. They will go after the first place in the drill corps. Will Harris and Harry Robinson Jr. have a daily paper and a job office. The Grand Lodge of K. T. will hold their grand session in Leavenworth July 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th. Mr. John Dolman, Attorney at Law in St. Joseph Mo., brother of Judge L. S. Dolman of our city is one of the most successful lawyers and politicians in his city. He ranks with Kernes and Filly. The Art Club Meeting Was One of Pleasure and Profit. The Second Annual meeting of the Woman's Federation of Art clubs of Kansas convened in the city of Leavenworth on Wednesday, June 19th. Over two hundred delegates were present when the Club's president, Mrs. Lizzie Washington called the Federation to order and introduced Miss Wake, one of Leavenworth's teachers, who made the address of Welcome. Mrs. G. H. Brown, of Kansas City, responded on behalf of the visiting delegates. The ladies of Leavenworth had spared no pains in making the place of meeting pleasant and comfortable. Mrs. Washington delivered her annual address to the Federation. It was an interesting paper and ably reviewed the work done during the past year. She laid before the Federation the great good that is accruing to the women of our race through the organization. She very clearly outlined the plans of the organization and urged upon the members of the Federation the need of broadening the work, and of devising plans for reaching after more of our women, and using every possible means to lift our women to a proper conception of their duties in life. The address was listened to attentively, and we are constrained to believe that this year marks a new era TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 5, 1901. in the history of Kansas women. Following the annual address of the president the regular order of business was taken up. The program consisting of excellent papers, vocal and instrumental music was carried out with little variation. At the close of the afternoon session the Leavenworth clubs treated the visitors and delegates to a trolly car ride over the city, to the Fort and out to the Soldier's Home. This was a treat to the visitors, participated in by all the citizens of Leavenworth. Some of the papers read deserve especial mention. "The Power of Music" by Mrs. Fred Ware, of Topeka was an interesting paper. Mrs. Ware very intelligently pointed out the refining influence of music on our home life, and showed that its cultivation was developing refined tastes among our ladies. Mrs. Martin Graves of Kansas City, Kansas, taking up the subject of "Art," showed that the work begun so earnestly by the women of the Federation would redound to their profit and pleasure. In her "Negro Women of America" Mrs. L. Skearce, of Topeka paid a glowing tribute to the noble efforts of our women to the bet- Readers of THE PLAINDEALER have enjoyed the interesting letters of our Washington correspondent, Mr. Paul H. Bray. Mr. Bray comes of a family of bright people, and there is no reason for him to be other than the bright shining light that he is. MR. PAUL H. BRAY Born in Ohio, of parents whose measure of this world's goods was so small that to meet the wants of his limited life, it was necessary for him to strike out early. In 1884 he came to Kansas and has been a resident of this state ever since. He attended the graded and high schools of Leavenworth, making his money in any old way that was honorable. He began his work on newspapers in the palmy days of the Leavenworth Herald, as a solicitor and local reporter. Desiring more and a better education, he secured a place in the post office of the House of Representatives at Washington, and has now a position in the United States General Land office. In addition to his various official duties, he has found time to attend Howard University. He graduated from the Law Department of Howard two years ago. Mr. Bray is fond of society and a general favorite. He is a charter member and on the Board of Governors of "The Pen and Pencil Club," the swell club for literary and journalistic Negroes of the National Capitol. He is an enthusiastic Mason. He is Junior Warden of Pythagoris Lodge, the banner lodge of Washington. He is also a member of Jonathan Davis Consistory of the A. S. R. He served with distinction on the sub-committee on Public Comfort at the recent inauguration of President McKinley. He is deeply interested in the adjustment of the Madagascar Land Grant, of John L. Waller and the French government. Mr. Bray has a half interest in this grant which if properly adjusted will bring him a considerable wealth. A few days ago Mr. Bray was married to Miss Sarah E. Dorsey one of Washington's popular teachers. THE PLAIN-DEALER congratulates Mr. Bray. Our readers will appreciate the cause of the delay in receiving our usual interesting letter from the National Capital. J. H. E. E. COOPER, EDITOR COLORED AMERICAN. terment of the race. She showed the necessity of our women coming together in order to produce the best results. She pointed to the work of Mrs. Francis F. E. Harper and Phyllis Wheatly as examples of Negro womanhood worthy of emulation Mrs. W. J. Sharp's paper on "Ancient and Modern Art," was interesting and entertaining. In it was a brief sketch of the great artist of the world and the influence they have wielded on the world. Recitations by Mrs. M. E. Young, of Topeka, and Miss Myrtle Pennell of Atchison were well received. Chickering Hall was a mass of flowers, palms, ferns, and roses were in profusion. The art displays at Chickering hall were very beautiful. The various art clubs of the federation had each a booth in which the work of the individual clubs was shown. Some of the work was exceedingly artistic and redowns to the credit of the workers and the federation, as it showed what it has done for the individual members. The work of the pupils of the Leavenworth colored schools is a credit to the instructors and the pupils. The displays were neatly arrang- WASHING In July 1888, Edward Elder Cooper startled the Negro journalistic world by issuing a neat eight paged paper, at Indianapolis Indiana, called The Freeman. This journal was so different, both in literary style and general make up that it at once became a general favorite with our reading public. It was an illustrated paper and marked an epoch in the history of Negro journalism. Edward E. Cooper's name and the magnificent enorts he has made to bring the Negro press to a higher position in relation to the race will ever endear him to the progressive Negroes of America. Born in the South, he early tell the home of his youth and cast his lot in the North. He first located in Philadelphia, but soon located in Indianapolis where he attended the public schools. He graduated from the high school at the head of a class of sixty-five, all of whom were white save himself. In 1882, he secured a E. E. COOPER, EDITOR position in the United States Railway Mail service and soon made himself one of the most efficient men in the service. In 1886 he had full charge of his car, being at that time the only Afro-American having full charge of a corp of white clerks. Mr. Cooper dates his journalistic experience from 1883, when in company with Edwin F. Horn, he began the publication of, The Colored World. He was forced to sever his connection with this very successful venture, because of changes in his railway run. Leaving the government service in 1886, he again con- ed and the work of each pupil bore his name. The work of some of the pupils showed great talent. Especially is this true of Elijah Gilliam.—Gilliam is only about fifteen years old but his work shows the conception of the true artist. His best piece was a book cover design. There was much matter of interest and profit that came before the federation. But, undoubtedly the most important decision of the federation was to open its doors to all kinds of women's clubs having for their aim the upbuilding of Negro womanhood. Another feature that commends the federation is request to all clubs, to make a peice of work for sale, the proceeds of which to be given to some charitable institution. These two things alone ought to commend the federation to the favorable consideration of all classes of our people. This work, begun by our women, should not be allowed to languish: It should be encouraged. The next meeting will be held in Kansas city, Kansas, in June 1902. Mrs. L. Washington, of Topeka was reelected president and Miss Mary Jordan, of Topeka, corresponding secretary. TONIANS nected himself with the Indianapolis World, and by his systematic work, soon succeeded in placing The World on a good paying basis. In tss8 he cut loose from The World and began the publication of the paper that made him famous—The Freeman. His irresistable energy and splendid business talents soon placed this paper in front rank of Negro journalism. In its chosen field of illustrated journalism it remained for years without a peer. It became the ideal to which ambitious Negro youths hitch the cart of their hopes. Like Alexander, desiring more worlds to conquer, Mr. Cooper servered his relations with The Freeman and and began the publication of The Colored American at Washington, D.C. Here he has met the same success that has been his all along life's journey. Aside from the few years service in the railway mail service, Mr. Cooper has never held office. He has illustrated the old COLORED AMERICAN. saying, "I'd rather be king maker than king." He has had a hand in the making of kings from the president of these United States down to road over-seer and has displayed at all times remarkable political sagacity. Mr. Cooper is not only a politician, he is also a fine literary scholar—and omniverous reader, his happy faculty of expression always draws upon a well stocked mind. Editor Cooper is a successful man and a credit to the race. THE PLAINDEALER honors the success of such a Negro. A COLORED GIRL'S Triumph—Miss Zipporah Joseph, of Denver, Carries Off the Honors of the Manuel Training School. NOT HOSTILE TO THE WHITES. The Negro In America, Despite the Heavy Handicap Is Rapidly Gaining a Higher Level. From The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A colored girl carries off the highest honors at the Manual training high school of Denver, Colo. Zipporah Joseph is only continuing the traditions of her family in this respect. Three older sisters were valedictorians of their classes. They were graduated at the Southern university, an institution for the colored race, supported by the state of Louisiana, and located at New Orleans. Each took the highest honor in her class, each captured the Geo. Peabody medal, given for excellence in studies, and each became a teacher in the institution. Two are now married, and one, Odile Alice Joseph is still one of the faculty. But it was reserved for Zipporah to show that this talented family could win first place in a class of white pupils as well as in one of their own race. When it became evident that Miss Joseph would necessarily be one of the ten to occupy places upon the platform at the graduating exercises there was intense dissatisfaction among a certain element of the class. Led by Miss Ora Rowe, a petition was circulated asking that the usual commencement programme be dispensed with, and that some prominent lecturer be asked to fill the time instead. The faculty had this under consideration when the matter became public, and such general indignation was aroused that all idea of altering the usual arrangements was resigned. Miss Joseph was therefore accorded the honor for which she had labored so faithfully, and which she had so unquestionably earned. This is the first time that an Afro-American has been valedictorian of a high school class in Denver, or taken part in a commencement programme. Peter Joseph, the father of the four talented girls, has had one of those careers which, among a few of the best of his race, have been almost tragic in their strenuousness. Born in slavery, he could not read or write at the close of the war. He educated himself after his marriage, and while supporting a family, and did it so well that he twice passed the civil service examination in New Orleans. In that city he was a police captain for five years, and a United States custom house inspector for eight. It was the ambition of his life to give his family the best advantages possible, and he moved to Denver for the express purpose of raising them where they would have less prejudice to combat than in the South. With the exception of the two offices mentioned he has brought up his family of six girls and one boy by the humble calling of a bricklayer, and has given all of them a good education. The colored people of United State are staggering under the weight of uncalled-for and wholly unnecessary advice. As with all other races there are two elements comprising the colored people of this country. We have the good and the bad among us. The good, progressive ones are good and progressive despite a load of oppression heaped upon them by those who are loudest in their unnecessary and sickening advice. With most of the avenues for honorable bread-winning closed against him by those white people "who deprecate the obtrusiveness" of the Negro in the trades, the colored man has by availing himself of the little work allowed him, saved money and educated his children to a highly creditable degree. The "obtrusiveness" of the Negro seems to be the maddening attitude of the colored race. Had it not been for the wicked and barbarous NUMBER 27 ED GIRL'S seph, of Denver, Carries Off the uel Training School. TO THE WHITES. espite the Heavy Handicap Is g a Higher Level. "obtrusiveness of the white race upon the Negro in Africa in the interest of American slavery I feel quite sure that The Post would have no ground for the unjust complaint of the Negroes obtrusiveness at this time. The Negro is here, and here through the inhumanity and sinfulness of the white man. He is here today, nearly 40 percent of him white through the licentious obtrusiveness of the white man. Here as he is, and by the means he reached this land, would it not be well to deal with him justly instead of stirring up hatred against him. Charging the Negro with hostilities to the white people of this country, as does The Post of the second instant, only makes for unnecessary animosity on the part of the whites. It is a grievous mistake. No one deprecates more than I the poverty and ignorances by which my people are hampered. My indignation for the wrongs done us reaches high when those who are blamable for our condition mouth their advice at us and rail at us with unprovable indictments of hostility against the white people, our fellow citizens. There is no foundation for the assertion that "respectable colored people are too lenient with those who are not respectable", nor is it true that respectable colored people make the "mistake of identifying themselves through the agency of openly expressed sympathy and thinly veiled encouragement with the criminal classes of their own race." I would like to ask when did the editor of the Post and those who think with him ever denounce the villianous slaveholder of the south whose crimes against humanity constituted as Wesley expressed it, the "sum of all villianies"? 'At what time in the history of slavery was the slaveholder who sold husband from wife, mother from babe and children from parents, ever ostracised by the respectable white people of the south? The Negro, met at nearly every turn by a hatred intensified in the hater by the consciousness of his own wickedness toward his victim, is working slowly but surely his way to a higher level of the civilization heretofore denied him by the cruelty and oppression of those who now condemn him. LEWIS H. DOUGLASS. Weir Items. The C. M. E. Church under the pastorage of Rev. J. W. McGhee is building a handsome frame edifice on the corner of 3rd. and C Sts. Rev. Robinson and wife attended Basket meeting at Cherokee Sunday. Rev. Wilson installed the officers of the A. F. and A. F. Lodge Monday night. Mrs. Belle Glover who has been seriously sick. is some better. Mrs. B. F. Berry has been indisposed for several days. Mrs. P. R. Hagan has returned from a visit in Burg. Messrs Wiley Johnson and Jas. Robin were in the city Monday to attend the Installation. Last Meeting of the Oak Leaf Club. The Oak Leaf Club met with Mrs. Manning and spent a delightful afternoon, chatting over the proceedings of the Federation, and it being the last regular meeting of the season the club decided to meet once a month during the summer months. Refreshment was served after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Odell, at 1406 Taylor street, the 2d Wednesday in July. published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 314 E 7th st. Kansas politics are opening up like the weather worm. All the boys are getting into the field for the next campaign. The selection of Otis Hungate to chairman of the Republican County Central Committee is a compliment to a bright young man. Hungate is a Kansas product and will prove a capable leader. The attempt by Secretary Currin of the Populist party to turn the disorganized cohorts of reform over to the Democratic party seems to be a political miscarraige. The probabilities are that the rank and file of the common people have made up their minds to stay with the grand old party of Good government and prosperity. So mote it be. The Negroes of Leavenworth had a big time Sunday on the occasion of the cornerstone laying of the new hospital. The hospital is located on Fifth avenue and nearly enough money has been secured to erect and fit out the building. The name of the hospital will be the "Mitchell Hospital". The negro family of Mitchells help start the Wilberforce college in Ohio and has always been a tireless worker in movements to aid the members of the race. Miss Mitchell of Leavenworth has been a strong worker in charitable movements to uplift the Negroes of Leavenworth. The Rev. W. L. Grant, a Negro orator, delivered the address. Dr. Moates and other Negroes assisted in making the arrangements. Leavenworth Negroes are to be commended for their push and energy. Especially is much credit due to Miss Emma Mitchell for her unselfish efforts in behalf of the race. The annual session of Grand Chapter of the Order Eastern Star was held in Leavenworth last week. The meeting was full of interest and the work was disposed of with neatness and dispatch. There was a large attendance of delegates and visitors from all parts of Kansas and Colorado. Emporia was chosen as the next place of meeting in 1902. The following officers were elected for the year; Mrs. M. E. Langston, Topeka, Royal Grand Matron; Mrs. Belle Smothers, Arkansas City, Associate Royal Grand Matron; J. S. Wilson, Emporia, Grand Patron; Mrs. Jennie Fitchue, Lawrence, Grand Treasurer; Mrs. Alice Brown, Kansas City, Grand Secretary. The retiring Grand Patron, W. E. Stewart of Topeka was presented with an elegant goldheaded cane and the Grand Matron, Mrs. M. E. Langston, was presented with a fine gold watch. The order is in a prosperous condition and is rapidly growing. The adoption of an Insurance plan has produced good results and has been the means of aiding many needy sisters. Mr. M. Snattinger has the right idea. Let the city build and own its ice plant. Then the proud insolence of Mr. Dickey, the autocrat of the ice trust, will be a thing of the past. The action of Councilman Nichols in securing the appointment of a special committee to look into the ice trust will meet the approval of all people. That there is something more than a tacit understanding among the ice manufacturers and dealers of Topeka no sane man will doubt. Under the present system many thousand people are deprived of ice. Manager Dickey's suggestion that those desiring to buy ice in less than ten pound quantities could call at the ice house is a piece of insolence that the people of Topeka ought not to tolerate. Ice is no longer a luxury, and the people should not tamely submit to a combination such as is represented by Mr. Dickey. Topeka's new daily The Evening Herald with J. K. Hudson as editor and Dell Keizer as business manager is before the people. It is neat paper and deserving the hearty support of the people. It is brim full of news. It is served by the Scripps, McRea telegraph association and is carefully edited. The people of Kansas will welcome back into the journalistic field General J. K. Hudson who was forced out by the transformation the Daily Capital into a Christian Daily during the Popeoe require. May the Herald have long life and prosper. The City Council passed a retrenchment ordinance on Monday night. It raised the salaries of all the city officers. The people will yet call Councilman Chaney blessed. The greatest prosperity item noticeable is the reduction of the war revenue which took effect July 1. This will effect all classes of people. The McKinley administration though full of trouble and wars has kept up with Republican theory of prosperity. Very few people object to warm weather but all register a kick against this beastly hot stuff Old Sol is dishing up. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, 404 Kansas Ave.. Over Wallace's DrugStore. TELEPHON 635 TOPEKA, RAN A YOUNG LEADER M. B. DR. HAMILTON S. SMITH. Dr. Hamilton S. Smith is one of the growing young men of the National Capitol. Well equipped intellectually and with a superior technical education, he has grown rapidly in public favor. His work in the organization of the colored men of the North, East and West has dem- "ECHOES FROM LAWRENCE." The "Young Misses 20th Century Club" picnic which was held on the Wakarua last Thursday, was the most decided treat of the season. Many responded to the kind invitation to accompany these girls on their first annual outing and spent a delightful day in the country with them. Long live the 20th Century Club fast becoming the leading Church club in the city. Miss Amanda Price was on the sick list last week. Last Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Mrs. Rachel Lester departed this life at the age of 74yrs. 11mo. 29days. For the past three years she has been confined to her home with illness but during that time she has been patient and fully resigned to the Lord's will. She leaves two sisters, two sons, one grand daughter and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral was held at Warren St Church Monday July 1 Rev. Declelland officiating. A grand rally was held at the First Baptist church N. Lawrence Kats, last Sabbath. Large crowds were present all day. Rev. Dr. Collins delivered a very able address at the afternoon meeting. Large collections were raised during the day. Rev. Goree feels proud of the fact that, so far, his church has met with the greatest financial success in their special effort. Total collections raised were 822400. Come to the Warren St., special offering next Sunday. A glorious time is expected. Rev. W. L. Grant of K. G. Kansas is to be present and help make this a memorable day in the Church's History. Let every one come. Miss Douglas of Winfield, Kans., is in the city, the guest of Miss Jessic Hayter for a few weeks. Rev. Decelland reports a fine meeting at the Poor Farm, last Sunday afternoon. The inmates of that institution are very much in need of such spiritual refreshment and God's blessings will surely rest upon those who help to cheer and brighten their darkened lives. Mr. and Mrs. Nero Sparks were at home to their friends from 8 to 11:30 p.m. last Saturday eve. About 30 invited guests spent the evening very pleasantly, conversation and music being the features of the evening. Dainty refreshments were served and at a late hour the guests departed leaving many good wishes to the host and hostess for their future happiness. Dr. Kenna will leave the city Tuesday morning for Kansas City, thence to St. Louis, where he is to remain for an indefinite period. Good luck and a speedy return to you, Dr. We'll take good care of her, while you are away. CAPITAL... These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, corn-fed Kansasas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE Chas. Wolff Packing Co. Ask your Grocer and Butcher for "Capital" Hams, no others "just as good. R. IN WASHINGTON onstrated constructive genius of a high order. The work of this class of young men is rapidly dissipating the unreasoning prejudice of the whites. When the business life of our race draws to it such lively and energetic men, the future is not without hope. THE Virginia Constitutional Convention is so rank in rebellion against the constitution of the United States until when it organized the other day it would not swear to support constitution of the United State. They are nullifying the constitution every day and is southernizing this United State very fast and are not long and the South will have gained by Legislation their lost cause that they lost on the field of battle. They are not after the Negro alone but every white man that was born north of Mason and Dixon line. They like the Negro and the white republican alike. THE number of Negro children of school age in the United States is 2,912,910, but few less than the whole race at the breaking out of the war. Of this number, 15,111,618 were enrolled in school last year. This is just a fraction over one half. The average daily attendance was 969,011, which is only 33 per cent. of the total number. In the South since the inaugeration of the public school system, there has been spent on the Negro public schools $101,860,661. Of this vast amount, the Negro has contributed by direct taxation more than $29,000,000, and by indirect taxation a sum ranging between $40,000,000 and $75,000,000. In Georgia, South Carolina, and Louisiana the Negroes get less out of the common schools fund than they put into it by direct and indirect taxation. The condition of the Negro school teacher is best in Texas and worst in Louisiana. School facilities in the South are totally inadequate for the children of school age and the most pressing problem is an increase in educational plants. The percentage of school attendance does not equal half the school population for either race. The Black Cardinal. OPPORTUNITIES in the South for the Negro is bright, notwithstanding his oppression physically and politically. President McKinley has, undoubtedly, opened a way whereby the better element of the southern people will protect the Negro. The colored man south is advancing. Let the ballot be restricted if the white man thinks that is right. Let human brutality and barbarism reign supreme if the white man thinks that is right. Right is bound to prevail and truth will reign supreme. There is a duty for the Negro to perform. Booker T. Washington is the black cardinal from the South. He is opening the way for the colored man and before long the oppressed Negro will be placed upon equality with the white man from an industrial point of view. The Negro has tried politics in which he is a successful failure. He must devote his talents to something more beneficial. He must protect his fireside. His little ones need his tender care and support. Can he obtain them through politics? He must therefore see to it that his hands recieve such training that will be of some benefit to him. Booker T. Washington then is the black Cardinal from the South. MEMORIAL submitted by the Negroes of Virginia to the Constitutional Convention in that state drawn up in a mild and friendly argumentive spirit and is likely to have some weight with that body. It states that the 600,000 Negro citizens of Virginia have always been serviceable in various industries, cheifly conducted by white men; that the Negro is not trying to rule in Virginia, for in the entire state he holds no elective office, and is without a representative in the Constitutional Convention. When the Negro votes, the memorial goes on to say, it is for a white man. He there fore asks that "since he is taxed, works the road, is punished for crime and is called upon to defend the country, he should have some humble share in choosing those who shall rule over him, especially when he has proven his worthiness by becoming a taxpayer and a reliable citizen. The memorial goes into the social aspects of the question and speaks of the Negroes who have served in the families of Virginians as domestics and nurses and who, even as voluntary slaves, during the civil war, continued to work the farms and acted as protectors of the family. The memorial remarks that "There is in the last analysis a feeling of tenderness, good will and sympathy existing between the two races in this state which the outside world can hardly understand or appreciate." These petitioners hope that they will not be deprived of their 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. 1737 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. Ali 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 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. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calle answered day and night. Tele hone, 696. 2262 Kansas Ave vote or of their schools, and thus forced to seek some other state to obtain the rights of citizenship and better conditions for their families. There is food for thought in this document if the Virginia convention cares to proceed in a reasonable spirit. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the district court of Nahwee county, Kansas. EDNA PEARL, NEWBERRY, Plainniff DUDLEY NEWBEKRY, Defendant. DULLEY NEWBIRKY, Defendant. To Dudley Newberry, defendant. Here you are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled action for cause in the above named court by Edna Pearl Newberry 30 you wife. That Plantiff filed her petition with the clerk of the district court of Shawnee county Kansas on the twenty-eight day of June A D. 1901 and unless you answer the same on or before the 27th day of August 1901 that the allegations therein contained with be taken as true and judgement readied accordingly against you and divorcing you from said Plantiff, and granting such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas. MAMIE NICHOLIS, Plaintiff, vs. G. F. NICHOLIS, Detet daint. To G. F. Nichols, don't. You are hereby notified you have been sued in the above entitled action for cause in the above named court by Mamie Nichols, your wife. That said Plaintiff filed her petition with the clerk of the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas on the twenty-eighth of June A. D. 1905 and unless you answer the same on or before the 27th day of August 1905, that the allegations therein contained will be taken as true and judgement rendered accordingly against you and divorcing you from said Plaintiff and granning Plaintiff such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. H. L. Smith, Attorney for Plaintiff. In the district court in and for Shawnee county, Kas. F. E. JORDAN, Plaintiff, The defendant, Ella Jordan, a resident of the state of Missouri is hereby notified that she has been asked by F. E. Jordan in the district court aforesaid, in an action for divorce and that she must answer the petition filed in said court of action or before the 6th day of August 1901 or said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered for divorce as prayed for therem. Seal | A. M. Thomas, Attorney for Plaintiff, F. A. Attest M. A. Callaham, Clerk. When in Leavenworth ...Call on... He is always at home to his friends. Remember friends as you pass by 218, As you are now, so once was I, 218, As I am how so you must be 218. THE KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLGRED CHENUTE, KANSAS. Authorized Capital $700,000 Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and financial agent. Mines, Mining Stock. Bonds, and Investments. TOPEKA, KANSAS. --- We place on sale an 89c value at 48c—a full 24-inch Silk Foulard in most exquisite designs and prettiest colorings and of high-standard quality of silk 89c value at 48c. Specials for the Glorious Fourth 1000 FLAGS-In the various designs and sizes at WHOLESALE COST. These were specially bought for McKinley Day, which, unfortunately, did not materialize. 5,000 YARDS DECORATING BUNTING AND CALICO at 3c, 4c and 5c yard. 2,000 FANS-All kinds, from 1c EACH upwards. NEW NECKWEAR-For ladies and gents, including the very latest fads. 1,000 SHIRT WAISTS—The most varied assortment, the daintiest designs and colorings, the most perfect-fitting waist that it has ever been our pleasure to show. Prices range from 43c UPWARDS. 150 LADIES' SKIRTS RECEIVED DURING THE PAST WEEK—100 Washable Skirts for outing; 50 Wool and Mohair Dress Skirts, made in most approved fashion; are selling great numbers to persons going on a vacation, as they are especially designed for mountain and seashore wear. Prices range from $1.75 to $7.50. USEFUL ARTICLES FOR OUTING OR VACATION—Let us suggest that you buy these a home, You can do it more leisurely and certainly much more cheaply. 1,000 BELTS—Including every imaginable style being a commercial sample line. Great values at 15c, 19c, 25c, 35c, 39c, 48c AND UPWARDS. These prices are about half actual cost. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States Colorado, Kansas, and Five (5) Daily Passes in each direction, better The Famous Are reached ONLY IN H NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. J. S. HALE. FRANK BRASIER & CO., and Investments. SAS. IN ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES SFFULLY PROMOTED HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCEELLED R. G. MARTIN & CO. TOPEKA, KAS. Missouri Pacific Route AT NORTHWEST SYSTEM, Missouri, Nebraska, Territory. s are run on this line as City and St. Louis rings Of Arkansas NE SEND, G.P. & T.A., T. LOUIS, MO. Locals and Personals We Tell it as 'tis Told to us. Frank Chiles left last week for Chicago. Miss Anna Pinkston is on the sick list. Rice Bros., Ice Cream Factory, 1303 Kans. Ave. R. J. Henderson of Richland, Kans., is in the city. W. T. McKnight, visited in Kansas City, last week. The Afro-American legue met in Lawrence this week. Have your perscriptions filled at Hobart's—500 W. 10 St. Mrs. D. Weeks of Emporia, is the guest of Mrs. J. D. Johnson. Prof. Wm. Carter left Wednesday for Denver, and Colorado Springs. Miss Annie Wilson left Tuesday for Boston, Mass., where she will spend the summer. Why dont you pay your subscription to THE PLAINDEALER? R. S. Abbott and W. F. Buffin are traveling for THE PLAINDEALER. Mrs. Jennie Belle Campbell and daughter left Tuesday for their home in Kansas City. FOR RENT; unfurnished rooms at 114 E. Seventh street. For particulars inquire at this office. Mark Freeman, has accepted a position as cook, in Caldwell, Kansas. Mrs. Dr. Taylor will leave Monday for Leadville, Colo. where she will spend the summer Mesdames J. Braxton and J. C. Owens returned to Kansas City, last week after a pleasant visit in Topeka. Miss Mamie Johnson is home from Emporia, where she has been attending the normal. Bert Buckner, who now resides in Horton Kans., spent a few days in the city last week. FOR RENT: unfurnished room at 114 E Seventh street; for particulars inquire at this office. Irwin Miller and Ed Barnett, of Oskaloosa, passed through Topeka, Tuesday, enroute to Wilson county, Kans. J. Marion Campbell, traveling agent for World's Bible House, is among the guests at Child's Hotel. Are you against the Drug Trust? If so, go to Frank Hobarts. Miss Willa Smith, commencing next week, will make Holton, Horton, Hiawatha, Lincoln and Omaha, collecting and soliciting for THE PLAINDEALER. Mrs. Mamie Williams, of Springfield, Ill., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Herbert, at Tenth and Highland avenue. Mr. Wesley Brown and wife, will return shortly and make Topeka, their future home. Their many friends are highly pleased to have them return. When in need of ice cream on ices of any kind call on Rice Bros., factory, 1303 Kans. Ave. Wholesale and retail, our prices are low and goods the best. Mrs Chas. Williams and little daughter Eva, have returned to their home at Nevada, Mo., after a months visit to relatives and friends. Otis Hungate was elected chairman of the republican county central committee last week. John Gardner, secretary and Matt Weightman treasurer. Rufus Frazier was convicted of criminal libel in the District Court last Friday. The case was brought by Councilman Weber and Fred Jewell Moral—don't refuse money and if you do don't tell it. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Odell are the happy parents of a fine girl. They have not found a name as yet. Call at Hobart's 500 W. 10 St., for reasonable prices in drugs. W. Y. Morgan, State Printer, cleared over one hundred thousand dollars on his first term. He begun his second term on the 1st inst. Col. Will Harris, formerly of THE PLAINDEALER, and lately of the St. Joseph Times, will pass through Topeka Friday, en route for Denver where he will engage in newspaper work. Lloyd Wright, who for several weeks had been visiting his brother John M. Wright, took his departure Thursday for Hayes City, where he has accepted a position as cook, in one of the leading hotels. Rev. Helm and Mrs. Helm, W. T. McKnight, Mrs. Gaines a committee representing the Shiloh Baptist church, visited the county jail last Monday and served refreshments to the 27 inmates. Miss Emma Thomas of Kansas City Mo., is in the city filling a two weeks engagement at the summer theatre, with her vaudeville specialties. Miss Thomas is the only lady of color employed by the company and is receiving three to four encores nightly. W. G. Dickey, Manager of the State printing office, was married in Wisconsin, last week. He and his bride are now taking their bridal tour to Buffalo, Brighton Beech and New York City. THE PLAINDEALER wishes them every success in life. While out strolling stop at Rice Bros., Ice Cream Parlors and refresh yourselves. Miss Lizie Wardlaw died at the home of her parents, in Oakland Tuesday morning of typhoid fever. Funeral services were held at the residence interment Topeka cemetery. Miss Wardlaw was born in Abbleville, S. C., where she lived until about a year ago she moved to this city with her parents. Age 19 years. Frank Hobart the Cut Rate Pharmacist is saving the people money. Jerry Britt G5 years old, was found dead about 3 p. m. Mon day afternoon, in the barn on Hale Ritchie's property at 1118 Monroe St., where he had been taken early that morning in an unconscious state, caused from being, thrown from his wagon. Mr. Britt leaves a wife and daughter. He had been employed in the brick yards of Blackman and Earnest, he was on his way to work at the time of his accident. Hon. Paul Jones and family have moved from Kansas City, Kansas, to live in our midst. They will be at home at 12th and Fillmore streets. We welcome them. We received a letter a few days ago announcing the marriage of Miss Mary Daniels. Her name is now Kennedy, and is at home to her friends in Jones City, I. T. The Orphan Home meeting will be at Shiloh Baptist Church Monday evening, July 8th, at 7 p. m. Everyone is requested to be present that is interested in the Home. By request of the president, Mrs. Odell. The Arden Club held its closing meeting at the residence of Mrs. S. G. Watkins. Prof. C. F. Clinkscale revealed Act iv of Henry iv. Act v was read which finished Part I of the play. The club adjourned for the summer vacation. Refreshments were served. Mrs. G. W. Guy and Mrs. Alexander were visi-irs. The trial of Mr. Ira O. Guy charged with bastardy by Miss Mary Davis was on in the District Court last Saturday. The case was replete with the usual amount of filth, and the usual number of spectators hungry for such scandals. The jury in the case did not seem to be able to agree, though there was practically no rebutting testimony. WANTED—at once a first class colored barber, must be sober and neat; address— 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 half 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. 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, Kans KIRK K. PINKSTON, Our Fireman, Writes on the Negro Question. Race problem! Race problem! Seems to be the topic of every Negro newspaper of this country, with the White press laughing and singing, "All Coons Look Alike to me." Every Congress that have convened since 1870 have been confronted with the question; What shall we do with the Negro? Mr. Editor, I was borned and reared in a state where a Negro has been hung on every crossroad where ever a tree was convenient. I also lived twenty years in the North and West living together with my Brethering would naturally familiarize me by a close observation as to our true condition, more so than Hon. Fread Douglas, Jno. R. Linch, B. R, Bruce and a number of our distinguished Representatives who has been locked inside the walls of the White House a half century, attending big banquets, and swell receptions, with the wrest of the law makers, and in a short while lose sight of their fellow man's condition. Let us all speak at once and the Race problem is settled; we have no other country but this, we are here to stay, by bettering our conditions on a business basis. Please excuse me Mr "Boss." Instead of calling so many conventions for political purposes only to buy and sell as they did us in the fifties, South of the Mason and Dixon line. Let us try and incorporate Commercial Clubs in all the cities, donate according to our ability to all enterprises, do more business, large or small, they will bring us in touch with the industrial manufactures of this country. In as much as our capacity for business on a financial basis are limited, the greater percentage of us should make our way straight to the country and buy land, raise cattle, hogs, wheat and oats, and then we will get without a demand the respect of every nation on the globe. Let us at once take a new resolution as thinking men for our Races' best interests, make ourselves committee of one, to teach our young men and women politeness and morality on the streets. Parks, Street Cars, Opera Houses, Restaurants and Churches all give them a gentle reasonable lecture when any of the above article mentioned are disobeyed. Then we will enjoy social respect from all civilized people. Let us patronize our colored newspapers for they are the only true blooded resource that we have in time of need, the white press are not [interested in our affairs unless we steal, kill some one, or get killed, ask for a position any higher than a dog catcher then our name appears "A Big Burly Negro." They are compelled to take care of there notices, advertisements, society news, occupies all of there surplus space. Take THE PLAINDEALER, if the Gen. Manager is a lover of the dollar, it will take money to stop it after it starts. Notice the next issue for my views on society and education. Thank you for your space. Yours truly. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." Recognizing the fact that there are many 80-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 in 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with market success. More than a thousand people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate name 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 honest, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and hair-straighteners, causing these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, to break down. 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 gun we will forfeit $0.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we clare 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, hair you head of all itching, worrying a surf can not live after Ozone be from falling out. It will restore grease hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedy to straighten hair, but when you to use hot irons. Friends, do a life of the hair, and cause it to dree outside assistance. Nothing but a straight forever. You can stop the thou 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, skin diseases. Also removes all fat small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—red and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE. Try a Bottle of Kohl's Courier For Coughs Sore Throats Price 25 Cents CARY SAFE BUFFALO, N. ...Manufacturer Fire and Burgee VAULTS, I Contracts to United Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. 1014 West Fifth Street. iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or now, we ask you a plain question—would we also $0.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, to all we claim for them? We have advertised for is guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one is been satisfied in every respect. Today using our preparations, and every purchaser the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Hardy, Refractory, Troublekake short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the us make a statement. Many firms are advertising skin, but when they send the preparation they tell Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the ite it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any thing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays can stop the use at any time. The good effects on day or two after the first application. is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you no and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, an bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes all removes all fancy jar of our Electrical Skin refiner—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, es; makes the old young and the young look one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is ALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever S Cough Mixture Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Throat, Etc. 5 Cents per Bottle. SAFE COMPANY VALO, N. Y., U. S. A. ...Manufacturers... Burglar Proof Safes LTS, LOCKS, ETC. United States Government. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $5.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $5.00 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, itch surf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use lotion irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozone straightens without any outside assistance. You can use 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 it with the it 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, tough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMIGALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. Our Cuts Talk THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER ENGPAVING CO. DENVER Sem Piano and Organ Co. ```markdown ``` EOS 2 GRADE at lowes proper than is sold for inferior ones. N. to us a-1. we will fail to sell you the information desired free of charge. All our in truments are war- naged. RARE and are enti- mally here on 15 day's test trial. Royal Gem Organ, Solid Black Walnut Case, for colour. Send for Illustrated Cat- alogue. Please mention this paper when you write. Washington, Warren Co., N. J., U. S. A. RAYMOLD & WHITLOCK NEW 39 WEST 14TH ST. YORK MASUNIC I.O.O.F. K.P.COODS SEND FOR CATALOGUE BEFORE. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all emells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $40, 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 space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sir, You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 33 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 4 Boxes of Ozone, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, worth $0.60. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth $0.60. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth $0.60. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth $0.60. 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. Special Prices For MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. Miss Etta Lacey, 104 E. Sixth Street. LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE BUGGY FACTORY ON EARTH WRITE FOR PRICES AND CATALOGUE OUR GOODS ARE THE BEST OUR PRICE THE LOWEST PARRY MFG. CO. Indianapolis, Ind. UNION LOCK POULTRY FENCE For Poultry, Rabbits, Orchards, Gardens, etc. All main strands are two wires twisted together. UNION TRACE PARK Published July 12, 1879 and April 23, 1879. Pickets 3 in. apart. Cables 1 in. apart at bottom. Stronger and closer spacing than any other make. Our Union Lock Hog, Field and Cattie 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 $ ^{9} $ it. If you will enclose only ten cents or alms we will also send our magnificent agents ch- washing book. We allow highest commissions, pay freight and fill orders on thirty days' credit. Write at once! J. L. Nichols & Co., Naperville, Illinois Boston Chemical Company; Dear Sira,—You are a used OZONO, and give it fooled so often, it does me Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using that my hair is already stris A last word. OZONO cause a beautiful and luxur you can use it to secure "OZONO." Send us $1.00 day we receive your order. the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth 50c. 1 Bottle (1 pint) Anti-Odor, Total, $4.00. Name..... Street ..... County..... If you want 4 lots like no coupon, let her write her when you send your order. Just Received. A LINE Special Prices For MOST WE LARGEST AND MOST COMMON OUR GOODS ARE THE OUR PRICE TO PARRYMFG.COM UNION LOOK For Poultry, R All main strands are two wires twisted together. Stronger and better Our Union Lock Hearn Fence Gates, etc. Your dealer shows prices. Catalogue for UNION FENCE All main strands are two wires twisted together. . BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Ya. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Pickles in, apart, Cables 1 inch, apart at bottom. ```markdown ``` A Book Free! **The Story of My Life and Work** IS AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY BY BOOKER K. WASHINGTON. Principal of Negro of our times. The book is published in one large volume of over 400 pages and beautifully illustrated with over 50 photo-engravings. It is printed in cloth, $1.50. Here indeed is a life-story stranger than fiction. It is a rectal of the most thrilling experience, heroic struggle, and adventure. GREATINGS which tell all about Mr. Washington's autobiography. **Free Offer!** Send us your name and address and we will send you a copy of the $1.50 book. We want you to have a copy to introduce it in your community. We also want agents in every county and district in the country to purchase it. LEAVENWORTH Mr. Christopher Banks of Leavenworth, and Miss Irene Banks were married last Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's aunt, Lizzie Milton; Rev. Middelton officiating. They received many valuable presents from their friends. This has certainly been a day of events. Early this morning, June 30th, Jim Chivers crawled through the window into Sam Nashes room and attempted to carve Sam with his knife. This evening Like Hedge shot John King with a shot gun. King is not expected to live. All four are colored, and the trouble in both cases was about women. A protracted meeting is being held in the A M E Church which was stopped long enough to allow Elder Clarke to preach the funeral of Mrs. Thomas Moor. Then the corner stone laying. Well, from a financial stand point, it was a complete failure, from over 300 people was collected a little over $14 00. The Musicale given in G. A. R. hall by the Order of the Eastern Star was simply grand. Among the selections, a piano solo by Miss Alice D. Field was especial ly good. It was followed by a prayer by W. P. Banks. Miss G. C. Clark then sang a selection and in a creditable voice. Mr. Herbert Walton's work on the violin was good. The piano duet by Mrs. B. K. Bruce and Miss Minnie Bettis was one of the most enjoyable features of the entertainment. The vocal solo by Mrs. Gertie Over was one of the best numbers of the evening.—It was followed by a baritone solo by Mr. Albert Dixon. The evening closed with an address by Prof. Watkins of Topeka. Mr. W. B. Townsend has sacrificed both time and money in meeting and working with the legislature from time to time, for the benefit of the Protective Home, and through his efforts the home has received at times $1,400, $1,800 and so on for the support of the inmates of the home. Now it was stated in a meeting by one of the members of the Board to some gentlemen, that there are several aged men and women in the city 85 years of age and over, who are compelled to live off the charity of their friends. Now the question, what is done with this money? Is it being used for the support of children, several of whom are large enough to work, and others whose parents are able to care for them, while those aged people are excluded. Certainly the tax-payer has a right to know something about where his money goes, and for what purpose it is used. UNCLE RUFUS. MEXICO MO. The recitals given by Misses Bell and Goode were a success. A neat sum was netted for the benefit of the Epworth league and Sunday School. Ida Wragsdale entertained quite a number of her friends Saturday evening. Jessie Kennan and her grandmother were the guests of Mrs. Ida Pringle last week. Melvina Bell is visiting friends in Fayette Mo. Myra Hicks is at home from Clarksville where she attended the Baptist S. S. Convention. Misses J. Goode, Nona Sims, Melvina Bell, Mary Scott and Rev. Ellis attended the Epworth League and Sunday School Convention at Glasgow Mo. last week. A large delegation was present and a very pleasant session. The Convention will meet in Sturgeon, Mo. next summer. Plaindealer Subscribers Take notice: Miss Willa Smith, one of our traveling agents will be in Beginning July 8. Pay your subscription. Tell your neighbors to subscribe. Excuses don't go with us. WINFIELD. The Assembly began here last Tuesday the 2d. Miss Lula Morgan visited friends in Arkansas City last week. Jerry Taylor who has been working for W. C. Robinson of, the First National Bank, the past 4 years, resigned last week. He will leave the city soon. Mr. Thomas Campbell is filling his vacancy. Rev. Mrs. K. P. Bond held a series of meetings at the A. M. E. Church last week. Rev. J. R Ramsy was at his post last Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Ramsy has a choir of 8 little girls who furnished excellent music last Sunday; Mrs. Ramsy presided at the organ. Andy Shaw is running the Bon Ton Laundry. Rev. Mrs. K. P. Bond went to Arkansas City, Friday. Frank West was up from Arkansas City last Saturday. Mrs. Carry Friller returned from her home at Coffeyville last Saturday. James Johnson was up from Arkansas City last Wednesday. The ladies of the A. M. E. Churah gave a social on Main street last Saturday eve. NORTH TOPEKA. Mrs. Edith Radford is all at her home with paralysis... Lucy Bledsoe spent last week in Denver, Colorado Springs and Manitou. She gave a recital at Shortie Chapel of which Rev. Peck is pastor and it was a grand succes- Mrs. Sarah Anderson and Mrs. Lizzie McLane of Strong City spera a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. M. D. Jones. Rev. Whites family has been delayed at Memphis on account of illness. Immediately at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spinks, June 19th, Rev. Edward W. Erickson of the 5th Ave M. E. Church united in marriage Mr. Harry Polk, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Miss Lettie M. Gray, of Ottawa, Kansas. Mr. Polk is a highly respected young man. He is in the employ of the U. P. Railroad. Miss Gray was one of Ottawa's most accomplished young ladies, being a member of the O. E. S. The host of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Polk wish them a long and happy life, and may their path be strewn with roses. A WITNESS. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mrs. Anna Ford has returned from a visit to Guthrie, Okla. J. Harris left Monday for Quincy, Illinois. Mrs. M. Hodges who has been visiting in' Leadville, Colo., is at home again. Miss Pearl Reynolds of Eldorado is visiting in the city. H. Holbert has returned home after an absence of several months Mrs. I. Raglan of Guthrie is visiting in the city. Y. H. Beady has returned from a trip to Chanute. The K. P.'s held their installation at Peerless hall Wednesday evening of last week. Rev. McTurner is slowly improving from his recent illness. LINCOLN NEWS. Miss Sarah Williams is out again after her illness. Mrs. M. Wooton arrived home Friday after a very pleasant visit in Topeka and Ottawa, Kan. Rev. M. Wooton, Rev. Jackson, Rev. Maston and family, and Mesdames Harding and McCowin were entertained at dinner Tuesday by Mrs. Bedell. No services were held at the A M E church Sunday evening as Rev. M. Wooton assisted in the Holiness camp meeting services at Lincoln Park. Mrs. M. Harding left Monday for Bowling Green, Ky., to visit her aged father. She will be there three months. Mrs. J. W. Bedell entertained the Sorosis Club Wednesday evening. Delicious refreshments were served. Emporia, Kansas. Mr. Henry Tipton is reported as daily failing in health and not expected to live. Mr. P, E. Tipton, of Lansing, is here visiting relatives and friends. Messrs. Samuel Irving and Wm. Reed are harvesting this week. Mrs. Anna Levels is very sick caused from a tumor. She is in Topeka where she underwent an operation this week. Mrs. Mary Austin, of Osage City, is here visiting relatives and friends. L. Hunter is visiting relatives and friends in Tennessee and Kentucky. WONDER WHY? Miss Craft quit attending school to go home Thursday? Verbal Duncan is feeling so down-hearted latgly. A. J. Bowling is so happy now-a-days. A certain young man was on the stray list Sunday evening. Mr. Isaac Barr is all smiles now. James Heim is on the guessing list now. James Roper is so happy lately. Mis Cora Lyles left for Denver, Colorado, Tuesday afternoon to spend the summer. Miss Anna Carter is on the sick list this week. Jiles Elliott has returned from Excelsior Springs and reports his health in a much better condition. SHILOH JOTTINGS Knowing the desire of many of the friends to hear Shiloh's splendid choir, we now offer the opportunity. The following classical program will be rendered by the choir and friends. Opening Chorus.....Shiloh Choir Invocation.....Rev. W. E. Helm Anthem.....Choir Address.....W. I. Jamison Solo.....Mrs. J·Wright E-say.....Jas. A. Page Instrumental solo...Mrs. R. L Helm Anthem.....Choir Address.....A. M. Thomas Solo.....W. M. Reynglds Recitation.....Minnie Page Anthem.....Choir Every body is invited to come early as there will be a large congregation and in order to secure seats you must come early. If the congregati n continues to increase at these Sacred Concerts we will issue tickets in order that our friends and visitors may be able to hear the best in music, song, literature and oratory that the west affords. The Pastos and Church extends a cordial invitation to all services. NOTICE. Leavenworth, Kan. June 11, 1901. Notice C. M.'s, H. P.'s, Q. M.'s and P. P.'s, Delegates and Visitors. Rates of one and one-third fare to the Kansas-Nebraska Grand Temple and Tabernacle which convene in Leavenworth July 9th, 1901, and remain in session July 9, 10, 11 and 12. Read careful and obey this notice as the grand session place a severe penalty, on all who fail to obey these instructions. Please don't buy round trip tickets. Just buy your through ticket to Leavenworth. You can buy your tickets not earlier than three days before the 9th, and not later than three days including which will be the 11th. All parties that can not come until the 12th, please get your tickets on the 12th, as they are very positive on this question; and in all cases when you buy your tickets do not fail to get your certificates, and where you have to buy, tickets over more than one road. Be sure and get a certificate with each ticket you buy, and when you get to Leavenworth place your certificates in the hands of Sir A. W. Hopkins, C. G. S. so he will have ample time to meet the joint agent. Remember that it takes one hundred certificates to get the one and one third fare. All members should work to that end: Signed and sealed this 11th day of June, 1801. Sir Frank Wilson, C. G. M. Attest; Sir A. W. Hopkins, C. G. S. 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. "What The Outlook does 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. The Political cauldron is beginning to boil already in State politics. Candidates avowed and receptive for the state offices are: Secretary of State, Jos Burrow, Smith; T. S. Stover, Allen; Charles Harris, Lynn. Treasurer—T. T. Kelly, Miami; C. C. McCarthy, Jefferson. Attorney General—J. S. West, Wyandotte Supt. of Public Instructions—D. W. Little, Wallace; E. T. Fairchild, Ellsworth. Supt. of Insurance—Chas. F. Biddle, Comanche; Chas. Luleny, Sedgwick. Associate Justices of Supreme Court.—A. H. Ellis, Mitchell; J. C. Pollock, Gowley; A. W. Cunningham, Lyon; A. L. Greene, Harvey; Henry F. Mason, Finney; A. A. Goddard, Shawnee. 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. HUTCHINSON, KANS. Mrs R. B. Purkerson lined up her Sunday school at the Tabernacle church at 8 p.m. in Childrens Day canacity. The Home was crowded to its utmost with both colored and white to witness the grandest affair of the kind ever given in Hutchison. Mrs. Morris presided at the organ. Rev. Rhuods of Leavenworth who has been laboring with us for 15 days left yesterday for his home. Rev. Halmer of the C. M. E. Chuch is making successful effort's trying to purchase property for his church. Misses O. Sanders and E. Roberts returned from St. John where they have been visiting relatives. Lewis Tucker returned from harvest yesterday very sick. Topeka, Kan., June 18th, 1911. The Afro-American Council organized at Topeka in February have received the following amounts from the different sources named, exclusive of the amounts collected by the Ministerial Union, except the $21 included in the statement: March 20, Atchison, Kan. $ 3 55 Union 21 00 March 20, Arkansas City. 6 00 April 10, Topeka Protective Association 14 00 April 20, Chanute, Kan. 3 00 April 20, Shawnee Council (Shaw- June 14, Shawnee Council (Shaw- nee, Kan.) 8 55 March 30, Interstate Ministerial March 30, Fort Scott, Kan. 5 00 nee, Kan.) 10 00 Total $71 40 FRED ROUNDTREE, Secretary of American Council, W. II, HUDSON, President. CURLY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT BY THE OZONIZED OX MARROW [CAPTURED] Will straighten, shape and easily so that you can do it yourself as home no matter how kinky or early it is. This wonderful yearning gives perfect satisfaction to everybody. It is the only preparation in the world that makes the scalp, curved dandruff, prevents fissures and makes the hair grow. 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AND MICHIGAN LEAVENWORTH. ...CHEAP... Excursion Great Rock Island Route 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"—seat free. JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. & T. A., Chicago, Ill. E. W. THOMPSON, A G. P. & T. A., Topeka, Ks. George Klien & Co and Team Harness ...Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan Snow's Pine Expectorant Will be at all the Drug Stores and Dealers' all this winter. GET A LITTLE It will knock that cold in a minute. MANUFACTURED IN TOPEKA BY F. A. Snow & Co Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPEKA, KANSAS BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach. 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We make of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. THE NO-MILL thrown in. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or sending me money order, express money order or registered mail, we will send the mail in the postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. D., it will come by express. 25c. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receivev CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. EAGLE'S "Rose Tint" Leads All Others C The Fastest Horse would never have scored his marvellous record without pneumatic tires. For casriages and buggies fitted with these and other twentieth century requisites the up-to-date man of Topeka must come to us. We lead and competitors follow, a mile behind. All our vehicles are as comfortable as a fat income and are pictures on wheels, making the handsomest horse look handsomer still. HEARICK CARRAGE CO., 812 Kansas Ave. J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. WE HAVE OZONIZED OX MARROW IN STOCK..... 500 Also full line Pure Drugs, Chemicals, Toilet Articles, Sponges, Candies, etc. THE CAPITAL PHARMACY CO., 929 Kansas Ave. Home Lunch Counter, 118 N. 5th St., Leavenworth, Kas. Everything first-class and up to-date. When in the city call and see us. Ice Cream and Lunch at all hours. Prices to suit you. W. M. McKEE. Pr oprietor 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 clairies. Canned Fruits and Vegetables. And a full variety of other goods usually kept in a first-class store. Feed of all kinds. MRS. F. WEBB & T. J. ANDERSON, Cor. 5th Ave and Mich., Leavenworth, Kas. 'Phone 443. WHEN IN LAWRENCE CALL AT— Cy Richard- son's Restau- rant. 845 E. WARREN STREET. When in Kansas City Please Ca at The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. i eer. he ez ‘ASH a: ING aN as ONTANS.