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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. historical Society State House --- VOLUME III. A STRONG MAN FOR GOVERNOR Auditor Geo. E. Cole is in the Race to a Finish. MISS LUCY PULLIN WRITES Very Interesting About Her Experience in the Government Indian Schools at Goodwill, South Dakota Kansas politicians are casting the horoscope of 1902 politics, and the indications are that the multitude of candidates prevents anything like a clear understanding of the possible results. More interest is being manifested in state politics than in national affairs. The struggle of the giants for supermacy on the National Committee or who will succeed Senator Harris next March, does not possess interest enough to rouse the people. But the question is who will be the lucky fellow in the gubernatorial race? Up-to-date but one of our statesmen seems to have HON. GEORGE E. COLE. the nerve to become a bona fide candidate. A lot of other fellows keep their lightning rods more or less out trying the temper of public sentiment. Present state auditor, Geo. E. Cole is going after the governor's prize package with the same vim and energy that he went after other positions of honor and trust. Auditor Cole has an immense advantage over all entrees into the race. In fact it is the field against Cole. Mr. Cole possesses strong qualification for this position that gives him an immense advantage over all others. His long and intimate acquaintance with the affairs of the state, and the absolutely unquestioned honesty and integrity of the man, combine to make his decidedly strong with the people. Among the colored people Mr. Cole's candidacy will meet with very favorable consideration. During his term of office as auditor he has kept a colored man employed and has in many other ways shown his appreciation and friendliness for our people. THE PLAINDEALER regards Mr. Cole as a strong man for governor. We will present from time to time the records of various candidates for the consideration of our people. From the Indian Schools. The looked for time has come, and I set about this happiest task of my waking hours: sending a letter to THE PLAINDEALER. My work has been so situated heretofore, until I have not had the opportunity to write and this is the first afternoon I am able to call my own since I have been here. This is indeed a beautiful country and I enjoy the scene, but it is so lonesome. It is almost what I would consider a living tomb. I am the only colored person in this town, or ever been to this school, and had I dropped from the clouds into the yard of Goodwill School, I couldn't have created any more sensation, than when I stepped out of the buggy, and walked into the Supt. Office, and these children saw me. Well I guess they thought I was a little circus: and I have been asked every kind of question imaginable by them since. One little tot about eight years old came up to me and said, "Miss Pullin, what kind you? I never see this kind before." I told her I was a colored person. She said, "Maybe you stay this way long time." I told her yes, always. Then another one asked me to talk in my language. I told her I was speaking my lan- guage. Then she said, "I mean like Indian talk. I then told her I was an Afro American and had no other language to speak. About fifty had gathered around, during the conversation, and all of them gave a grunt, peculiar to their race and said, "Maybe so, we like you then." I am the youngest Matron in the Cooking Department in all the schools, and the Supt. and teachers could hardly believe I was Lucy M. Pullin and a Negro. I had all my papers and telegrams with me and that settled the question for a day or so; but they thought I wasn't as old as I said, so Matron came and asked how old I was. I had such childish ways she could hardly believe I was twenty-three. I simply answered, "I deceive my looks." Some of the teachers have been very civil to me, but the majority have tried to make me feel as uncomfortable as possible. I am very fond of the children, and they all apparently like me, but all of them have gone to their respective homes among these hills, except eight of the large boys, so I am lonier now than ever. Every body that thinks I have a "snap" ought to have been here just one week; why I have did more work in this one month than all the rest of the work I have done in my whole life put together. The girls have had very little training in cooking, so it made the work very hard for me, have meals on time to the minute for 200 girls and boys, and see that from 120 to 150 loaves of bread was baked every day, and 400 cookies or doughnuts, besides my meat and vegetables. I have actually walked from bakery to kitchen, and and from one end of that large dining room to the other, and my pantry on an average of from 10 to 15 miles a day. I was on my feet constantly from 5:30 in the morning till 6. 30 at night, had 30 minutes for meals. Last Friday school closed and we had a "big eat" for the children and their parents, and it was the biggest eat I ever saw, or want to see soon again. We began serving our dinner at 10.30 in the day, and never stopped till 1.30 and we fed about seven hundred and fifty Indians, my, but they did eat. By 2.30 every Indian was off the place, and I had all of that work in that large kitchen to do by myself. Two of the teachers, one a halfbreed Sioux, volunteered to help me, and we three washed and wiped all those dishes and kitchen utensils, put them all away, swept that large old dining room and kitchen, piled all the tables on the top of one another, and the stools in one corner by 10:30 that night. I have never been so tired in all my life and I never want to be either. Well I was completely worn out and had to have the doctor come over fromagency. He says unless I am allowed two weeks rest I shall be in bed sick. I haven't got over that "Big Eat" yet and suppose it will take weeks for me to. Since all the girls have gone I have every thing to do now. The weather here is fine, just like the latter part of Sept. at home, and it hasn't been too warm, not one night since I have been here, for me not to sleep under two big Government blankets and a sheet so I am not suffering with the heat at all and I have never seen it rain so often and so hard as it has here. July 4th, all of the employees took children over to the celebration of the Chippewaus and Sioux, and I had on my winter boxcoat all day long. I saw their Sun Dance and also their Bowery dance, and they both were as ludicrous as could be. I did not see nor even hear a fire cracker shoot all that day. I haven't even seen a new potato or any new vegetable truck, nor any fruit of any kind since I have been here and have not had even a piece of candy. Why if I didn't write, I wouldn't need to spend a penny a month. LUCY M. PULLIN, Goodwill, S. D., Gov. School. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 19, 1501. LEAVENWORTH'S COWARDLY MINISTERIAL UNION AND AFRO-AMERICAN COUNCIL Furnished Strong Evidence of Malfeasance In Office and Direlection of Duty--The Jew County Attorney Has Forgotten the Persecution of His People In Russia and Austria. A committee of four appointed by the Afro-American Council and the Ministerial Union called on Attorney General Godard last week and delivered to him by his request made last February, twenty affidavits directly charging Sheriff Everhardy with neglect of duty and malfeasance in office. The attorney general promised a committee that if they would obtain the evidence as set forth in these affidavits, he would bring proceedings in the Supreme court to oust the sheriff from office. This organization went about its work quietly and obtained the required evidence. The sheriff and his friends seem to think because four of the parties who made these affidavits had been convicted of manslaughter and one of theft that the remainder of the twenty ought not to be countenanced by anyone. It makes but little difference about the reputation of the parties who swore to these statements. Is it true, and do the circumstances surrounding the case corroborate with what they state? It makes little difference if all were horse thieves, are they telling the truth? The manager of this paper was in Leavenworth last week and sought to interview the gentleman in question but was unable to reach him, he being in the country at the time we visited the jail. We met Mr. Oscar Passewak who is serving his fourth year as jailer and asked to be shown the cell Alexander occupied. It is the first cell upon entering the cage from the west. "How many locks did the mob have to break before getting to the prisonor", was asked the jailor. "Four", the jailor replied. "Did they break all four? "No, only one." "Where was the sheriff at this time?" "He became so sick that we had to put him to bed and by that time the mob had the prisoner." "Was he sick when the mob first gained entrance?" "No, but he shortly afterwards became sick." "Then the sheriff could have commanded the mob to move on before the first break?" "I suppose he could." "How many deputies were inside the jail at the time?" "None, that I know of." "How long was this mob gathering around the jail and vicinity?" "About four days." "Then he knew it was dangerous to bring a prisoner among such crowd for safety?" "I don't know." Reddy Mike McDonald who seems to be a good natured Irishman of some intelligence said he was asked by Harry Micheal to accompany him to the penitentiary and back as he(Micheal) was very nervous and wanted company and they came ahead of the prisoner about an hour. When asked what part he had taken in the matter, he refused by saying he did not, as a rule, talk to newspaper men. He is now city detective and it is reported that he was given this job for beating a poor colored woman unmercifully. Thus the Mayor places a premium on brutality and Leavenworth county sanctions cowardice In its sworn peace officers. Harry Micheal the little Jew lawyer was next seen and when asked why he refused the warrant he said the parties to the complaint was not reputable enough. As if to implicate the people of Leavenworth city in the dastardly outrage of burning Alexander. The Leavenworth Chronicle prints the report of the Committee's call on Attorney General Godard, beneath the following headlines: One Lesson isn't enough. Colored people trying to stir up trouble over Alexander affair. They want Sheriff Everhardy ousted and have filed a lot of papers with Attorney General Godard. The people of Leavenworth settled the Alexander matter to their own satisfaction and any Negroes not satisfied can have another lesson if they wish. A glance at these headlines, reveals the reason that Col. Dr. R. Anthony in his opposition to the Neeley-Ruggles gang of political and moral cut-throats. The Negroes of Kansas stand ready to meet that class of hudlums and puguglies and THE PLAINDEALER believes that the second lesson will not prove to be such a one sided affair as the first. We do not believe that the sentiments uttered by the Neely-Ruggles outfit in any sense represent the best class of people of Leavenworth. The following is a brief resume of the evidence given the attorney general by the Committee and appeared in the Kansas City Journal. The Colored Ministerial Union of Kansas, composed of the leading Negro preachers in the state, took the first step today in their fight to have Sheriff Everhardy, of Leavenworth county, removed from office. They claim that the sheriff is guilty of malfeasance in not attempting to protect Fred Alexander, the Negro who was burned at the stake by a Leavenworth mob on January 15 last. Sometimes ago the colored preachers took the matter up and urged Attorney General A. A. Godard to bring suit to oust Sheriff Everhardy. The attorney general told them that he had no information on which to base any action. The preachers said they would get the evidence. The attorney general told them that if they got it he would begin the action. Today the preachers appeared at the attorney general's office with what they deem the necessary evidence. It is in the shape of affidavits from various people. There are about twenty of them altogether. Alfred Alexander, father of the youth burned at the stake, in an affidavit says. "The said affiant is informed and believes that Sheriff Everhardy had the means at his command to have fully protected Fred Alexander, but he failed and refused to do so and that he willingly and purposely played into the hands of the mob and connived with it in order that the death of Fred Alexander might be brought about in the way in which it was; the affidavit also believes that the lives of him and his sickly wife are in danger now and that they be protected". Mrs. Mary Alexander, mother of the victim, testified: "I talked with Sheriff Everhardy regarding the safety of my son and he told me that he would have to go and get Fred as the, moh was threatening him(the sheriff). I asked the sheriff if he needed assistance, but he made no answer. He said he was unable to get the governor to send the militia and that Fred was a bad boy anyhow". Jane Long swore: "I saw William Forbes light the pyre with a match. I also saw William Crumm in the wagon when they took Fred Alexander from the jail to the place where he was burned. I heard Crum say that he had been deputized by Sheriff Everhardy and was acting in the capacity of an officer at that time." Preston Harris, in his affidavit, says; "I saw Reddy Mike, a policeman, strike Alexander a blow on the head in the presence of Sheriff Everhardy and the sheriff didn't make the slightest effort to prevent the mob from getting Alexander." W. M. Mitchell swore: "Reddy McDonald, a deputy sheriff, rode into town ahead of the sheriff and party from the prison and told the crowd that Alexander was on the way. When they reached town, McDonald told Alexander to confess, as he was going to be killed anyway. MeDonald and Everhardy stood around the jail and didn't try to prevent the mob from getting Alexander," Affidavits of a similar character were sworn to by Henry Wright, Wallace Nichols, Sidney Carson, J. E. Washington, James Baker, Carrie York, Solomon Johnson, James Bright, Belle Terry, Bradford Lott, Mazy Blackwell, Charles O'Banion, Andy Wills, Maud Gains and Louis Jones, all of Leavenworth, and most of them Negroes. The delegation which appeared at the attorney general's office today was composed of half dozen colored preachers. They left the affidavits with Mr. Godard. They told him they believed that enough evidence could be found in them to justify him in bringing quo warrento proceedings to oust Sheriff Everhardy for malfeasance in office. They asked the attorney general to examine the affidavits carefully and then proceed. They did not insist on his taking immediate action that is, action within a day or so. They were willing that he should take plenty of time in the matter. Attorney General Godard told them he would examine the affidavits and give the question consideration as soon as possible. When asked tonight about the affair the attorney general was greatly surprised to find that it had leaked out. He thought it was to be kept quiet until an investigation was made. He refused to discuss the matter further than to admit that the affidavits had been presented. Good Words about Negre Women. The State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs is attracting more than passing notice. We take the following extract from the Topeka Dailey Herald: "All over the country there is being organized a powerful force that will go far in its influence on the perplexing race problem. This is the federation of colored women's clubs. For years the colored women have had their literary organizations and the union of these into a federation is a natural easy stey. The results of such a step are manifold. It will tend to destroy a foolish prejudice. The notion that colored people are excluded from any good thing, purely because they are colored, is often a false one. Clubs and their federation tend to broaden the mind to a clearer idea of the relation of things. The conference of the brightest women of this race will strengthen in them a conviction that ignorance and indifference are greater bars to progress than the mere matter of color can ever be. The federation will be a means of education not only in courses of study, but in habits of self-reliance. It will teach its members to help themselves and consequently to know their own power or lack of it. it will tend to a broader, sympathetic womanhood; to a logical activity, not a sullen, irresponsibility. There is a great future before the American colored race, but like all other race progress, it can be worked out only by the colored man himself. Into his home comes the uplifting force of the club federation and all right minded individuals will profit by it." The white women of Kansas recognize the wisdom of the Women's Federation. L. P. J. writing in the Woman's Club Department of the Daily Capital says: 'The Negro club women of Kansas are to be congratulate upon the independent, progression spirit they have taken in organizing a state federation of colored women's clubs. While some of the eastern Negro women stand at the door of the general federation demanding admission their more enterprising western sisters of the woman's Federation of Art clubs of Kansas expand their horizon, open their doors and invite in all clubs that have for their aim the upbuilding of Negro womanhood This action which was taken at Leavenworth during the meeting of the federation of Art clubs is the beginning of federation of Negro women's clubs. The step is one in right direction and proves conclusively that the Negro woman of Kansas are begging no favors however willing they may be to recieve or to give them. This great state that we all love so well, needs the best service of all her daughters of whatever color or race and for this new state federation is prophesied a future full of earnest work and grand results. To it the K. S. S. S. F. pledges its most cordial interest in all that pertains to the common good." THE PLAINDEALER appreciates the kindly spirit of the above comment and feels confident that the Negro women of Kansas will rise to the occasion. The Club woman of our race are honestly and conscientiously laboring for the uplifting of the race and their labors will bear bear fruit. ASK DIVINE VERDICT. Colored People Frayed on the Spot Where Alexander Was Burned. A special from Leavenworth to The Topeka State Journal says; "About 150 colored people met Sunday afternoon on Lawrence avenue on the spot where Fred Alexander was burned last January, and held a prayer meeting. Kneeling in the hot sweltering sun, these people sent up a supplication to the God above to show by the elements whether the fate meted out to Fred Alexander was a just one or not. Preston Harris, a colored man said: "The principal prayer was made by a woman from St. Joseph. I don't remember her name. As near as I can remember her prayer was as follows: "Oh Lord show us by a divine manifestation of thy wisdom, whether Fred Alexander was guilty of the murder of Pearl Forbes or not. If he was a guilty man, please, Lord, let it rain in Leavenworth inside of the next 24 hours. "If an innocent man was burned do not let it rain within the next 24 hours. If an innocent man was burned, cover the elements with a cloud tomorrow and let the muttering thunder utter its words and the zigzag lightnings write in the heavens the vengeance which is going to fall on every person who raised his hand against Fred Alexander. I pray you, O Lord, to mete out an awful but just retribution to those who are responsible for the burning of Fred Alexander if he was innocent of the murder of Pearl Forbes." "The twenty four hours is now up," continued Harris, "and no rain has fallen. Further than that, did you notice how the clouds gathered to day, and the heavy thunder and lightning." NUMBER 29 KNIGHTS OF TABOR HAVE ADJOURNED Has Been a Most Successful Session. The Order is Growing in Finance Under the direction of Its Efficient Officers. Next Meeting Will Be in Omanh. There were 2,500 colored people in town Friday taking an outing. They came on foot, they came in buggies and they came on trains, in fact, any way so long as they got here. It was the last day's session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Kansas and Nebraska, a session which has been the most successful of any yet held. There were delegations here Friday from all over the two states. Atchison sent eight coach loads, Kansas City, Kas., and Lawrence each sent six coaches. Among other points represented were Omaha, Des Moines, Platt City, Holton, Olathe and Ottawa. The program yesterday comprised a picnic in the afternoon and the installation of officers last evening. A parade was formed at G. A. R. hall in the morning at 11 o'clock. The Knights resplendent in their gay uniform marched on foot while the Daughtres dressed inrobes of purple and gold, rode in carriages. Headed by the Platte City colored band they marched through the principal streets of the city to the corner of Fith avenue and Spruce streets. Here the men took the cars and all preceeded to Taschetta's park, where the afternoon was spent in merrymaking. It is estimated that over 500 people were in the line of parade. At the park every thing was thrown open, bowling alley, shooting gallery, and dancing pavilion, free to all who cared to enjoy themselves in those ways. Nearly everyone had a basket of lunch and so refreshments were not lacking. While the crowd at Taschetta's were holding forth the two ball teams were contending for honors at Athletic park. The two teams were George Irving's "Strutters", of Atchison and Lacey's "Jungles." The Strutters won with a score of 14 to 7. Up till the sixth inning the Atchison pitcher fanned every man that came to the bat. The game was very interesting. Last night at the G. A. R. hall the installation of the newly elected officers took place. During the evening refreshments in form of ice cream, cake and punch was served. The officers for the ensuing year will be: Frank Wilson, C. G. M.; Emma Gaines, C. G. P.; Bessie Hall, G. V. P.; Sarah Williams, C. G. R.; A.W. Hopkins, C. G. S.; William A. Core, C.G. T.; C. J. Taylor, C. G. M.; Allen Garner, C. G. O. The next session will be held at Omaha in July, 1902. The Negro Tough. Last week Kansas City was in an uproar of excitement and a probable lynching and mob was only averted by the cool headedness of the police officials. It is the same old story of a heinous crime committed by a trio of tough Negroes. A couple are strolling home, when they are set upon and badly handled by Negro toughs. Kansas City has the name of being the poorest policed city in the West. It has become a haunt of the criminal of all races. The Negro tough is a menace to the peace and quietness of all races, but more especially of his own. What to do with the Negro tough is a serious question. THE PLAINDEALER suggests that the business men of Kansas City open avenues of employment for idle colored boys who are shut out of positions enabling them to earn a living because of their color. If we can reduce the number of idle and unemployed colored boys, the future will see a reduction in the number of Negro toughs. Let's try the experiment? published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plasdealer Publishing Co., 114 E 7th at. NICK CHILES BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1 Six months by mail.....75¢ Three months by mail.....50¢ Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, JULY 19, 1901 [In order to insure publication of matter in the current issue, correspondence must be in this office no later than Tuesday] The best place to work on the tough Negro is to begin at the cradle. Let the colored men take hold of the tough element problem and reduce the number of toughs whose depraved conduct reflects on all the race. When the time comes for the Negroes of Kansas to convene for the purpose ef promoting their financial good, we wonder if there will be as many leaders as one now finds in the political arena. The drought in Kansas this year will bring a great loss to all classes of business. With a good rain within the next ten days there is some hope for late corn. The local demand for hay will have to be provided for by shipping in. Secretary F. D. Cobnon is still the best advisor for the plain common people of Kansas. His advise to people of Kansas to with-hold gruesome stories of drouth and crop failure is wholesome and to the point. With a splendid wheat crop and time yet to raise plenty of rough feed the loss of hay and pastorage will be counterbalanced. The people of Kansas have no need to sacrifice their stock at ruinous prices because of the loss of hay and a short corn crop- In these days we hear of many young colored men preparing to go to the Phillipines and Cuba, as places promising great opportunities for accumulation of wealth and positions of honor and trust. We hear of none preparing or even indicating a desire to go to Africa. This is no doubt due to their ignorance of the great material development now going on in the dark continent. With the many projected railroads carrying light and knowledge into the interior of Africa, it can no longer be referred to as the dark continent. There are large opportunities for energetic and intelligent young Negroes who are denied chances here. The Alabama Suffrage Committee are laboring zealously to carry out the wishes of the "Democrat disfranchisers of Negro voters" who created them. The committee has filed its report, which is a bifurcated affair. This report would indicate to the man out west that thera may be something good come out of Alabama. The minority report regards the "grand-fathers clause" as an insult to every white man in Alabama, and proclaims their inferiority to the Negro by requiring of them, as suffragans, a lower standard of capacity and intelligence than that required of the Negro. The ballot cannot be secured to the honest and capable without resorting to the subterfuge. To catch at the propositions the PLAINDEALER agrees. To every intelligent citizen who has followed the degrading political, social and financial policy of the Southern leaders for the past thirty years finds conclusive evidence of the inferiority of the whites and the superiority of the blacks. Freed from the debasing influences of slavery, the Negroes have grappled with the problems of life with a courage and energy that indicates abilities of a high order. The Negro of Alabama, like those of Kansas are asking for no special privileges and opportunities. He is willing to take his chances. The policy of the white men of the South is to deny the Negro a man's chance in the battle of life and then take away a portion of the handicap. TOPEKA'S NEW LAWYER R. S. Abbott, who for several weeks has been traveling for THE PLAINDEALER, has opened an office with Jas. Guy and will begin the practice of law. Mr. Abbott is a nice young man and we wish him unbounded success. R (HON. ROBERT S. ABBOTT) Mr. Abbott is a graduate of Hampton Institute, Va., and of Chicago-Kent school of law of Lake Forest University, Chicago, Ill. We hope the citizens of Topeka will encourage this deserving young man in his effort and undertaking. ...CHEAP:... Excursion Great Rock Island Route —RATES TO— COLORADO. ONLY DIRECT LINE TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND MANITOU. Take advantage of these cheap rates and spend the vacation in Colorado. Sleeping car reservations may be made now for any of the excursions. Write for full information and the beautiful book "COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT"—sent free. JNO. SEBASTIAN, G. P. & T. A., Chicago, Ill. E. W. THOMPSON, A G. P. & T. A., Topeka, Ks. Our Cuts Talk THE WILLIAMSON HAFFNER ENGRAVING CO. DENVER CURRENT COMMENT ```markdown ``` VARIOUS Christian institutions and political assemblies in this country have been diligent and vociferous in expressing sympathy for the Boers during the heated and prolonged contest between them and the British. The desire for freedom has prompted a few Negroes to engage in the declarations of that character, evidently without investigating the facts. We verily believe that the reverses and losses which the Boers are sustaining, are the sure and certain reward that always come to the oppressor. His condition is a striking fulfillment of the ethical proposition laid down by the humble Nazarene, when he said: "And with what measure ye meet it shall be measured to you again." The Boers held slaves in Cape Colony until the English flag waved over it; then they moved to Natal. Pursues by the British with their inmate love of liberty, they fled from Natal across the Vaal, where the vilest outrages that could be permitted upon mankind were resrained by injunctions of the liberty-loving English. They made it unlawful for a Dutch minister to baptize a Negro, to administer the Lord's Supper to him or to perform the marriage ceremony of a Negro couple. All of this wicked discrimination was carried on because the Boer, who sleeps with a Bible on his breast, believes that the Negro has no soul. The Negroes were not permitted to walk on the cidewalks, to engage in the smallest business transaction, to own a foot of land, until through English efforts they were emancipated from these cruelties and permitted to enjoy a little freedom. COMPANIES CHARTERED IN ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES ANY IMMERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED. OUR FACILITIES FOR HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCEELLED Correspondence solicited. R.G.MARTIN & CO 600 KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. THE fifth number of the Atlanta university publications has just appeared and is entitled "The College Bred Negro." It is an attempt to study the work of the Negro College graduates both North and South and to estimate the value and probable future of the Southern college for colored people. According to this report, there have been about 2500 Negro college graduates. Of the larger Northern institutes, Harvard has 11 Negro graduates, Yale and the University of Michigan in each, Cornell S. Columbia 4 and Pennsylvania 4. Of the smaller colleges, Oberlin leads with 128 graduates, the University of Kansas 16 and Bates 15. The bulk of these graduates are Southern-born. Ninety per cent. of those born in the South stay there and work and fifty per cent. of those born in the North come South and labor among their people. About 10 per cent. of those graduates are women. Most of the graduates marry between the ages of 25 and 35, and while their families are not large, they are of healthy and normal size. The most interesting question and in many respects the crucial question to be asked concerning college-bred Negroes is: "Do they earn a living?" It has been intimated more than once that the higher training of Negroes has resulted in sending into the world of work men who can find nothing to do suitable to their talents. Now and then there comes a rumor of a colored college man working at menial service, etc. Fortunately the returns as to occupation of college-bred Negroes are quite full—nearly 60 per cent. of the total number of graduates. Of 1132 persons reporting, over half are teachers, a sixth are preachers, another sixth are students and professional men; over 6 per cent. are farmers, artisans and merchants, and 4 per cent. are in government service. Most of these do not change their occupation often and stick to their calling—nearly 30 per cent. have been employed at their present occupations ten years and over. The total assessed value of real estate reported is $1,345,826.50 and the average per individual $2411 There is a most interesting symposium on the Negro problems and their probable solution, bibliography of works of by Negroes and the opinion of a number of prominent northern college presidents and others on the higher training of Negroes. In every case these favor such training properly given to competent students. It is shown that colored students controbute very nearly as much towards the expenses of their training as whites. The first conclusions of the study are: 1. The great mass of Negroes need common school and manual training. 2. There is a large and growing demand for industrial and technical training, and trade schools. 3. There is a distinct demand for the higher training of persons selected for talent and character to be leaders of thought and missionaries of culture among the masses. 4. To supply this demand for a higher training there ought to be maintained several Negro colleges in the South. 5. The aim of these colleges should be to supply thoroughly trained teachers, preachers, professional men and captains of industry. It is, however, earnestly recommended that this college work be concentrated in about twelve high-grade institutions in the South instead of scattered as it is now in thirty-four. The Man With the Scissors. There is Hope. THERE is hope for a Negro that works faithfully at whatever his hands find to do, who maintains a cheerful demeanor and who so conducts himself as to win the respect of worthy people. There is hope for such a man in any country. There is little hope for any other. Never Tell Members to buy Farms. From The Kansas City Rising Son. DENNIS THOMPSON takes a shot at the Negro ministry as follows: "As I sat church one evening recently, drinking of the good things that flowed from the pastor's lips, I was somewhat inclined to think that the pulpit was improving to some extent- I believe the better part of the congregation was of the same mind, for the sermon was a pretty fair one. At the conclusion of the sermon the pastor proceeded to make the usual financial appeal. He told the people to come on with their money, and if they had no money he would rather they would stay away, that those who had money might have their room. And this a Christian land! Churches like everything else require a great deal of finance at the present age, and they should have it, and there should be more Christianity in the churches. I have never as yet heard a minister tell his people from the pulpit to save their means and get them homes, go into business, educate and train their children as they should; but it is, "Bring all your money to the church, and get your living the best way you can." The Race Problem. MRS. J. SILONE YATES said at Quinn Chapel on Sunday that the colored people themselves must work out the race problem. She admits that there is a race problem which has received the attention of educators and thinkers with little promise of satisfactory solution. She admits that there still is prejudice in the minds of white men and white women that operates against the colored people in the trades and general business. This prejudice, Mrs. Yates well contends, can best be dispelled by education that will give colored boys and girls superior equipment for places now closed to them. This is practically the position taken by Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee Institute and his school of educators. They all insist that colored men, to compete with white men, must be as honest, as energetic, as correct in personal and business habits, and as well trained and educated as white men. They emphasize the importance of home education and influence, of the training that will qualify girls to be home makers and boys to be house builders, planters, and farmers. It is significant that this new educational movement has met with encouragement from officials and politicians in the South, and the work of men lide Booker T. Washington is recognized as beneficial to both races. Even in the South the old prejudice against education of the blabks has been partly dispelled and in its place is a sentiment of sympathy and helpfulness towards the colored people who seek learning. It is generally admitted that the colored people have natural qualifications for clerkships and positions of trust, not inferior certainly to those of whites. Their loyalty and their contentedness fit them for the responsibilities of many positions not open to the majority now, because of a lack of educational qualifications and business training. Supplement the natural qualifications by thorough training, and in spite of any superficial prejudice colored men and women will find their way to the higher grade of occupations. Mrs. Yates is undoubtedly looking forward to success in this direction, and she right when she'expresses the opinion that the colored people must work out for themselves the most serious phase of the race problem. OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. Tele home, 696. 2261 Kansas Ave PUBLICATION NOTICE. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas. EDNA PEARL NEWBERRY, Plantiff. DUDLEY NEWBERRY, Defendant. To Dudley Newberry, defendant: Heren 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 you wife. That Plaintiff filed her petition with the clerk of the district court of Shawnee county Kansas on the twenty-eight day of June A. D. 1904 and unless you answer the same on or before the 27th day of August 1904 that the allegations contained with be taken as true and judgement rendered accordingly against you and divorcing you from said Plaintiff, and granting such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. H. L. SMITH, Attorney for Plantiff. In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas. MAMIE NICHOLIS, Plantiff. G. F. NICHOLIS, Defendant. To G. F. Nichols, def. 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 Plantiff filed her petition with the clerk of the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas on the twenty-eighth of June A. D. 1908 and unless you answer the same on or before the 27th day of August 1908, that the allegations therein contained will be taken at true and judgment rendered accordingly against you and divorcing you from said Plantiff and granting Plantiff such other and further relief as the court may deem proper. H. L. Smith, Attorney for Plantiff. In the district court in and for Shawnee county, Kas. F. E. JOKDAN, Plantiff. The defendant, Ella Jordan, a resident of the state of Missouri is hereby notified that she has been sued by F. E. Jordan in the district court aforesaid, in an action for divorce and that she must answer the petition filed in said cause of action on or before the 16th day of August 1951 or said petition will be taken as true and judgement rendered for divorce as prayed for therein. Seal | A. M. Thomas, Attorney for Plaintiff, Attest A. M. 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 now so you must be 218. 218 Cherokee Street. EAGLE'S "Rose Tint" Leads All Others. CROSBY BROS. One-half Price Shoe Sale. One-half Price Shirt Waist Sale. A golden opportunity to supyly your needs. --- Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P. & T.A., ST. LOUIS, MO. **"What Time Outbook does is to give the fairest, the most unbiased, the clearest conception of the many momentous occurrences which are shaping the world's history to-day."** 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. Washtegic, 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 Substitution Department B. THE OUTLOOK, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. THE KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED CHENUTE, KANSAS. Authorized Capital $700,000 Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and financial agent. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States of K Colorado, Kansas, and the In Five (5) Daily Passenger T in each direction, between The Famous Hot Are reached ONLY by th H.C. TO NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. 1014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. "What The Outlook does is to give the fairest momentous occurrences which are shaping the world of the newspaper and of an illustrated magazine, and ture, and art."—New York Times. 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 fo "Capital" Hams, no others "just as good. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. ( f ..... 414 Kansas Ave... over Wallace's Drug Store. TELEPHON 635. TOPEKA, KAN the most unbiased, the clearest conception of the many history to-day. This weekly combines the functions Locals and Personals Se We Tellitas'tisToldtous. gp Loyd Wright has returned to the city H. C. Fuel will go te Law- rence Suuday. Hatton, Etherly is sick with the rheumatism. Mrs. Fitchue of Lawrence, is the guest of Mrs. Robt. Keith. Miss Eliza Crutcher left Mon- day for a visit in Henesey Okla. Judge Hazen has granted Pearly Atkinson a new trial. Walter Rosson is very sick at his home in Tennessee-town. If you want to keep cool go to the state treasurer's office. It is the coolest place in the state. Why dont you pay your sub- scription to THE PLAINpEALER? “Col. Fred L. Jeltz, editor of Tue State Lebcer, has pur- chased a fine rubber tire buggy. E. S. Lee has opened a fine drug store at 112 east eighth street. Mrs. G.W. Guy left Monday for Hannibal Mo., to attend the grand session of O. E. S. She will also visit relatives and friends in Keokuki Ja. before her return. Mrs. Clara Long-Hartis, of Kansas City, who has been visit- ing her parents at 943 Morris ave. returned home last Eriday. Dr. Alex. Long of Chicago, is in the city visiting his mother and two brothers, George and Clarence. Thirty years have elapsed since they last wet. For RENT; unfurnished rooms at 114 E. Seventh street. For particulars inquire at this office. Mrs. Lizzie Cooper-Brown left last Saturday for Troy where she will join her husband Rev. Brown. D. D. Hope is in Witchita at- tending the District Grand lodge of Odd Fellows. E. M. Johnson, jamtor at the state house is in Witchita this week. Prince Hall grand lodge, chap- ter and commandery will convene in Lawrence Kansas on the 4th monday and Tuesday in August. Miss Hattie Caldwell returned from Kansas City after a two weeks’ visit with her cousin, Mrs. Campbell. Miss Minnie Nichols will leave Tuesday afternoon for Chicago to visit her sisters Miss Margaret 080 0 Be i ae The rally at Brown's chapel last Sunday was a grand success, considering the intense heat and dry weather. The collection for the day was $113.10 Many faithful members paid fiva dollars following the example set by their pastor Rev. W. P. Green who has been working very hard repairing and paying off debts of the church. Success to Brown's chapel and pastor. The 23rd. Regiment Band will run an excursion to Ottawa, August 1. Prof. Jackson's 23rd. Regi- ment Band will go to Oklahoma City, Kansas City ane Pittsburg during the month of August to play for the different Reunions. W. E. Brown, one of the old- est cornet players in the city has joined Jackson's 23rd. Reg- imentt Band. The Ladies of the Orphran's Home entertainment will be posponed until further notice. Prof. H. G. Brown of West Point, writes that he and wife will take dinner with his mother on Taylor street, Thanksgiving day, after which they will make Topeka their future- home. Prof. Brown will open a musical studio in this city. fie ee = i iawn A. M.E, Sunday School, en- joyeda troley ride on last Tuesda evening. The conduct of the little folks on this occasion was a credit to the school, A. P. Roundtree has gone to Caldwell to accept a position on the road. The Shiloh Baptist Sunday School picnicked at Garfield Park yesterday. _ Last Wednesday evening marked the second appearance ‘of Jackson's 23rd. Regiment ‘Band at the National Hotel. The concert was a credit to him and a pleasure to the crowd that continually greeted him with ap- plause. Thesecond number on the program, Buffalo” by Brooks, is one of professor's lat- est and sewllest marches; the air of which is already growing popular. Sam Milton dicd Wednesday evening at hishome, Keith's ad- dition. Mrs. A. P. Smith is very ill at her home 1928 Topeka Ave. Vera Ward is visiting in Atch- ison. Lula Mae Brown isindisposed. George Bradford will leave Sundy for Denver to spend the sumzier Gilbert Jordan spent Sunday in Kansas City. The Golden Rod clnb will meet Friday with Mrs, Eva Hawkins—Porter, 1116 Jackson St. N. Topeka. Rey. Ransom spent Monday in Kansas City. The Ladies Sewing circle of A.M. E. church met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. A. M. Ward. The following officers were elected: Pres.. Mrs. Mary Smith; Sec., Mrs. Wade; Treas. Mary Jordan; Chap., Mrs, Julia Brown. The circle will meet next Wednesday with Mrs. A. Williams 412 Buchanan. The Helping Hand club of the A. M. E. church will meet Fri- day with Mrs. Smiley 502 Quin- cy St. Mrs. Winnie Patterson is ill at her home 1312 Chandler St. James Simns of Pine Bluff, Arkansaw has recently been employed in Plaindealer press room. The ‘+I and U”’ social club met last Sunday at the home of Miss Bertie Scott. Refreshments were served and a most enjoyable time was had. MlssEmma Thomas’ name was enrolled and will be- come an active member. On next Sunday the club arranged for a car ride. "LANE CHAPEL NOTES The home rally at Lane chapel Sunday was a success. The members gavefrom one to five dollars. The church officials are having the parsonage remodeled which when completed will make a very neat cottage home for their pastor. . ‘The congregation was favored on last Sunday both morning and evening by a most able sermon delivered by Rev. J. R. McClain Jr., of Mexico Mo, Rev. Mz- Clain is a student of Lane college at Jackson Tennessee, -and is making a mark as a pulpit orator. Rev. Price, of the north side filled the pulpit last Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. Rev. J. M. Rivers, Presiding elder of the Missouri district wa: in the city recently with his fam. ly and worshiped at Lane chape during his stay here. Rev. and Mrs Moppins are the parents of a beautiful littl girl born Friday July 12. | MclVOR__—esess. hall, lagge and rich The Hambletonian gO Horde to @ kei wane 2.34, the south west séct ill make the season at the dering i fan Grauda Melvor isthe Ml oene i handsomest troting stallion in PY bak Gas the West. Call at the bam jg} and best equipp and see nim, eas. Day rate, $1 HENRY HATLHER, week. Highest a tte. Manager. j|goeet. TERMS, 810.00 ‘To, insure. | 112 W. 7th St. Jas. HE | 1th St. Bl os W. aiain 6. Mann «APM ih oted!, xe bee beep Belen SINE For Rent: unfurnished room at 114 E Seventh street; for particulars inquire at this office. While out strolling stop at Rice Bros., Ice Cream Parlors and refresh yourselves. Rice Bros., Ice Cream Factory, 1303 Kans. Ave. Make weecteey teens We take the following from the (Pretoria Mich.) Darty Rerorrer, announcing the opening of Miss Mar- tha Childers’ ‘cafe’ This is an_ex- ception in the line of work adapted by the ladies of our race, and we trust it fwill be the success it de- serves. The formal opening, last even- ning, of Miss Martha Childers’ Cafe and Summer Garden was a brilliant event. Many invitations had been issued, and to judge by the constant stream of people passing in and out the place from eight to twelve, it would appear that most had gladly accepted. Miss Martha Childers, the proprietor of the cafe, and Mr. Frank Fuchman,the own- erofthe building, with Mrs, Foch- man, gave alla delightful welcome. The visitors were seated at the handsome tables, and were served with fancy ice cream, cake and frappe by a corpse of skilled colured waiters under the direction of head- waiter Mr. George Allen of Chicago, formerly of the Palmer House, and second waiter Mr. Cy. Ball of Chica. fo. ‘The tables, beautiful in design and finish, were set with sparkling glass and silverware, each table having a large vase filled with beautiful car- nations. McElhany’s Cushman House orchestra, stationed at the side of the room, gave @ program of popular selection throughout the evening. After being served, the guest passed through the busily swinging doors into the model kitch- en in the rear. Here everything was order, system and cleanliness. No confusion whatever was experi- enced in handling the great crowd. Miss Childers spent all of last win- terin the large cities studying and planning the arrangements of her cafe, Everything is absolutely new, furniture and table service having been made especially to order. Reg- ular service began this morning. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL NOTES. The faculty next term will be very much strenghtened. There will be several prominent colleges represented. Among the new industries that will be taught next term are tailoring, shoemaking and poul- try raising. Step by step we are increasing our scope of usefulness. Principal Carter has returned from a very pleasant and profit- able trip in Colorado. While there he made many friends for the institute. It is very encouraging to note the number of applications that are being received. Now is the time to make arrangements to send your children to schoo! next term. school opens Sep. 10. The assembly room has been dedicated ‘‘Stephens Hall'’com- memerative of the services of those who sacrificed much in the founding of the institution. As was announced a short time ago, we are prepared to take a limited number of boarding stu- dents, next term, at six dollars 2 month, This amount covers the entire expense—board, room an¢ tuition. You have an excellent opp:rtunity to give your childrer the best educational advantage: possible. Wewill be pleased tc correspond with parties through: out the state. For further in. formation, address Wm. R. Carter, Principal. ‘Topeka, Kans 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 com- mended. Hotel Centropolis. This fashionable resort is situated in the central section of the beautiful town of Wichita. With ite cool roms, elegantly lighted dining ball, lage and richly decorated par lors, it affords to ite patrons accom- modations unexcelled by auy hotel in the south west ection of the state. Considering its location and modern improvements, it is onc of the cheap- est and best equipped hotels in Kan. eas. Day rate, $1.00 or $3.60 per week. Highest attention given tc guest. Jas. H. Hover, Proprietor 1905 W. Main st. { SIFSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSNL - %*BE NOT DECEIVED* “ kTO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. 4 in King of all Hair Tonics, ® 66 99 ; A OZONO. \ Seasiesh ELE feces a f hi 5. ae {eS Xie WG A pS Re OS WA (CEA Tg) \epy VW”) 4 AAC SOAS?) has \WH 4 i FORE. AFTER. BEFORE. 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THE NOSKELL thrown tafree “Aoypeton oendng ov one dolar is a Tero ‘Post-Ofice money r. express money order of registored letter, we will send {t through the mail Peeagecpaiice reg want est 0D Tu any cab here itillsts do what we class ‘wo willretara ihe money or send’ box free o Charge. ‘Fecked sothat Bo one will Siow cot {acita ecoepe receiver, < CRANE AND.CO., 122 weet Broad Street, ‘Seexnens, Vase beusedonthesealp. And, lastly, to prove ourliberality, we will put in a pint / Bicksge of Anti-Odor, « postive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forme of g Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; aleo removes all / smells and odors arising from the buman body, such as feet, arm pity ofc f The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $400, Bat we let you j have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the 4 public in yeneral from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we f have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Bhort 4 Hair and the other head Long Hair. ‘The U.S. Government hay granted us 4 this trade-mare, and it ia registered in the Patent Office at Washington; 20 ifthe conpon hag this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake, ‘Use only the coupon having the two leads oa it. As to our responsibility, we 4 refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Sfettopuliten Bank of Riche f mond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to pab- g lish, "Here is a sample ot one: f Boxton Chemicat Company : § Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have 4 need OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendatiou. I have been f jfooled 60 often, it does me good tu recommend honest goods. / MAGGIE B. PROOTOR, = § Here is another: Box 1M, Fairfield, Texas. Gentlemen.—Alter using OZONOa short while only, 1 am glad to say 4 that my hair is already straight and growing finely. _ A MISS BESSIE POWERS,C f 863 Missouri street, Toledo, 0. f A last word. OZONO is absolntely guaranteed to straigiten hair and f cango a beautifal and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glowsy long growth. Bay only the genuine / {QZONO.”. Send us $1.00 at once, and the grode will be sent the came ¢ day we receive your order. a BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Ya. i Boston Chemical Co., i Bx 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. fi MO Tenclove you $1.00, for which please send at once a the following goods: a 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, &€ worth 50r. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package ff (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 60c. 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NU 3 > £3 Ht nae |f men SMP ttt Ae £2 HK ee ipe fotH 2 = Oia ne Et AAT as 22 GRRE Bag ile te aoe zg * ES aS S LA ee fas 6 Jour Untos i Tock Hoy, Field, Gna Gale Fenes, Siiga awn Fence asaler should handle this line—If not, write us for prices. Catalogue free. ¢ ° , UNION FENCE CO., DE KALB, ILL., U. S. Ae WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS. DEPARTMENTS, Theological, Normal, Preparatory, State Toduetelal and Mesteal- ADVANTAGES, Testeuctr from Leading Colleges, Good Water, Be cellet Drainage Healhfl Cina, Schoo tera Sine onthe, begins Seot. 10 tg EXPENSES Per month, Boards s0-Tulon and Room Rent s.c Teduunal Trammg FREE of charge. For (abe paricalarsand Gasloqve Address, ‘Ws. Tecumsen Vernon, A. M. QUINDARO, KANSAS. Fl. 6. ROUSE, has opened up a new Butcher Shop 80 as to accomodate his many friends and customers. Take great pride in making prompt deliverys. Carry = fall line of Choice Bfeats of all kinds. ‘Have one of the most experienced Batch ors the City atforda to walt on ‘out Customers. Con. Firtn Avil) aun Micuioss LEAVENWORTH. A Book Free tE ‘ The Story of My Life aud Work é fa AE Snr ori aan, Pine i altonoeqanyy snore 1, WASNNON. Lose oop eedoat tines, “Fhe Den a Dab a2) Poctrengrs ala 3 eyagatiae esters Suclog meee : peserraiia toate eater a Bese pity her gi ba Seemann Se Beats crater cen saree Free olfert sxvanrrnr treed etcad es Exhemtnteternagrmoraesl Spereeear, on se =o eraeert ess ime aereg ems ze ar i ee eed ‘Write of once J. L. Nichols & Co., Naperville, Illinois | Abilene, Kansas. Clarence Hallem has returned home for a while. C B Harrison is preparing to go to the Hot Springs for rheumatism. J B Lewis has gone to Wichita as a delegate to the District Lodge. Mr Plymh of Topeka has taken a position with J B Lewis in the barber shop. Miss Lucas of Lawrence and Mrs Lzie Smith left for Denver, Colorado, Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Albert Momon have moved to comfortable quarters on 10th and Elm St. Carter Bridges has got out again. Children's day was very good. WEIR ITEMS. Sam Osborne has been appointed as night watch at No 15 by the Central Coal and Coke Co. Mr and Mrs G W Harts are guests in St Joseph and expect to send the summer. Mr J Sandeas has moved his business to 1st St., and will be pleased to see his old customers at the new stand. Messrs E W Dunton, P Bailey and E Berry attended the Rally in Columbus Sunday. A Dorcas is indispose this week. Messrs D Holley and Thos Warren play ball in the burg Sunday with the Cherokee blues. Miss E M Berry left for Yale Saturday. Wedding Belie: Subscribe for the PLAINDEALER. Paola. W F Bufkins, the genial agent of THEPLAINDEALER is in our city. The Daughters of Jerusalem gave a lawn social at the home of Mrs Lizzie Bennings last Saturday evening. Miss Nellie Thomas, formerly of Paola, but now of Richardsmere, Md. is visiting her Paola friends and relatives. She contemplates returning to the east about the middle of August. G W Lowry is making a tour through the Indian Territory and Oklahoma this summer. Mrs Ophelia Taylor of Kansas City Kan is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Car line Ellison. The Second Baptist church is making preparations to entertain the association that meets here in August. Rev A E Clark has been holding early twilight services at his church for the last two Sabbaths, on account of the hot weather. To the surprise of the pastor both services were well attended. This clearly demonstrates the fact that our people can be gotten out of the old custom of "waiting until dark before going to church." Sterling. J Morse, who has been visiting friends returned home lastweek. J A Nichols and his brother-in-law Alias Stewart went to St. John to work with the threshing machine. Rev H H Lucas filled his place at Sterling Snuday. The members were glad to see him, as he had been sick. F E Stewart left Monday evening for Kansas City, where he has been working for some time. He also visited his grandmother in St John, Ksj John Allen's baby is quite sick. G W Boydston and Levi Kern were in Hutchinson seeing about lodgeaffairs. Lincoln News Mrs. F. Corneal of Alliance, Neb. spent a few days in our city enroute home from the grand session of the Taqernacle which was held at Leavenworth. W. F. Ford has opened up a repairing shop at 2384 O Street. All kinds of furniture can be cleaned and repaired at reasonable rates. He is doing an excellent business and desires the patronage of our people. Miss Mable Bush entertained Monday eve in honor of Miss Grace Morris of Omaha. Miss Goldie Murray is visiting in Des Moines, Ia. Miss Anna Carnahan gave a lawn social Friday eve in honor of Miss Morris of Omaha. Quite a large number of young people attended. Master Willie Moore departed Tuesday for Atchison to spend the vacation with his grandma and annt. A grand rally will take place at Rev. Wooton's church the first Sunday in August, at which time it is hoped to clear the debt off the church. Mrs. Nim Ross entertained the Soopsis club Monday eve. A very delicious repast was served. Geo. B. Wright left for St. Joe Friday to engage in work. The Abraham Lincoln republican club elected the following officers; Wm; Kemp, Pres. Tom Carnahan, Vice-Pres., Geo. Stith, Secretary, Major Moore, Cor. Sec., J. L.Wright, Treasurer and Rev. J. W. Jeffress, Chaplain. The Mt. Zion Baptist church will give a grand picnic at Lincoln Park on August 1st. Many prominent orators will speak in the afternoon. Mrs. Ellen Williams and Miss Sarah and Mesdames Johnson and Gillum returned from Leavenworth on Saturday much pleased with the session of the Sir Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacle. WICHITA, KANSAS. Mrs. J. Grinstead who has been visiting in the city has returned to her home in Guthrie, Okla. Charles Smith of Pueblo, Colo.. is visiting in the city. Mrs. S. Waters is visiteng friends in Hutchinson. Presiding Elder Braxton was in attendance at the vuarterly meeting services held at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Al Buford and Miss Maun Vernon were united in marriage Monday eve of last week at the home of the bride, Rev. A. Jerrill performing the ceremony. George Jones died Tuesday afternoon of last week after a lingering illness of several months of consumption. He was highly respected and a well-known young man, having resided in this city since childhood. He was a brother of Capt. S.W.Jones and leaves a number of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The funeral service was held at the A. M. E. church Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. Terrill. Tom Anderson will leave this week far El Reno, Oklahoma. Mrs. Essex Allen of St. Joe, Mo. was in the city last week to attend the funreal of her brother, Geo. Jones. H. Holbert left Monday for Ponca City, Oklahoma. We had a nice shower of rain last Sunday. James Atkins returned from Pueblo, Colorado, last Sunday eve. Frank Fowler spent Sunday in Winfield, the guest of his brother and family, Wm. Mesdames T. E. Work, who has been the guest of Mrs: Archie Brown the past week returned to her home at Perry last Friday. Miss Sarah Dixon of Oxford spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Lulu Moagan. Messars. Andy, Charles and Fred Wright went to Kansas City last week to work for the Packing house. Mrs. Ellen Vandoff who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Paton, returned to her home at Perry last Friday. Geo. Wilber, who was cooking at the assembly returned to his home at Wichita last Frfday. Lot Montgomery and John Jackson left Monday for Oklahoma City, O.T. Emporia, Kansas. Mrs. J. L. Brown has been suffering from a very sore swollen finger, which she had lanced Sunday, is getting better now. Mrs. Anna Levels of this city died in Kansas City last week at the Bethany Hospital, which place she had went for the performance of an operation of a tumor. Her body was brought home for burial, accompanied by her husband, Mr. Richard Levels and Rev. W. H. Pollett, Saturday evening. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Polett at the St. James Baptist church, of which Mr. Levels was a true and faithful member, and the remains laid to rest in Maplewood cemetery Sunday evening. Besides being the faithful christian lady that she was; Mrs. Levels was also N. G. of the H. H. of B No. 233, and along with her most devoted husband and foster children she leaves a host of friends to mourn the loss. Percy Lewis attended the G. U. O of O. E. Grand Lodge which convened in Wichita Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Prof. W.W. Jones, ex. D. D. G. M. of Arkansas, and principal of the colored school of Ft. Smith, is in attendance at the Stae, Normal school taking the post graduates course. He intends visiting Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City about the last of the month. Robert Love want to Colorado for his health this week. Abraham Stafford, who has been here with his brother, David Staffork for the last month, in wait for the opening of the new land, left for El Reno Monday morning to register; we wish him success in his undertaking. Elder Ridley of Guthrie, Okla. and Elder Dauenport ef Kynsas City conducted a two days successful meeting here with the Hardshell Baptist last week. Henry J. Burton represented the Wandering Star Lodge No. 1925 at the Grand Kodge meeting iu Wichita this week. Wonder why Verbal Duncan was all alone Sunday evening. A large crowd of young folks went to Parsons on the exchrion Sunday and report a fine time. Mrs. Alex. Reeves and sons are visiting in Colorado. North Topeka. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan returned from Leavenworth Monday. Andrew Harrell has returned from Leavenworth. Robert Jordan returned from Leavenwrrth Saturday. Leavenworth. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson entertained 25 invited guests at 4 o'clock dinner at their residence 109 Onio avenue in the house of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan of Topeka, Kansas. Refresnments were served in eleven courses. Mrs. Weaver and other ladies of the city escorted Mrs. Ida M. Jordan out to the Soldier's home where they enjoyed a band concert. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Porfer, Mrs. Glover, Mr. Ferguson, Mrs. Beard, Mrs. Bruce and Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Young, All had a delightful time. Mrs. Jordan left Monday for her home in Topeka. lola. It was a little warm last week. W. F. Bufkins was in town Sunday and Monday of last week and secured a number of subscribers for the PLAINDEALER. Miss Ollie Washington of Chanute, who has been visiting Miss Dorr Ellis of this city, returned to her home last Sunday accompanied by Miss Rosa Ewell. Rev. T. W. Greene drove from Mound City to this place on last Friday and shortly after reaching here his horse took sick and died during the night. The animal was valued at $100. Rev. W. B. Brooks held quarterly meeting at this place last Sunday. Fred Johnson and uncle and also Albert Ewell returned from the Harvest field last Friday. E. M. Dixson returned from Chanute Friday of last week where he has been visiting his relatives. Rev. T. W. Greene preached at the Baptist church last Sunday. Hello Oh! There will be a chicken and ice cream social Saturday night, July 20, in cement town. Come one, come all. Mr. Sam Hall returned from Emporia where he has been visiting since the 4th. Junction City. Mrs. Dunlap has returned home from Leavenworth, where she went to attend the grand session of Sir Knights and daughters. There are several of our citizens arranging to go to the opening of the new country. Among them is Mr. Aldridge, Geo. Crown and Jack Belton the hog raiser and W. M. Hardin. Rev. Banks has just returned from a four week's visit to Oklahoma. He reports that ovr people are doing well and the countrg in a prosperous condition and our people are raising hogs, cattle, corn, wheat, cotton: He says the country is destined to be the garden spot for the negroes of America. He visited the towns such as Enid, Hennessey, Kingfisher and Guthrie, and saw several of our people in business, such as lawyers, doctors, restaurants, boarding houses, real estate offices, Bicycle shops, blacksmith shops and many other kinds of business of interest owned by the negro. It is very hot and dry in the city and many are on the sick list. Rev. J. Thomas of Salina was in the city last week, the guest of Rev. Canks. He preached au abie sermon at the 2d Baptist church Wednesday night. Subject will be in wisomCome again Rev. Rev; Banks reports a surprise party was given on him in Oklahoma, and about fifty persons were present; among some of the guests present were himon Wilson and family, Mr. Dowman and family Joe Mitchell and family, Miss Mamie Wilson and sister Phillia Wilson, Miss Lily Jones. Miss Matie Harris and William House, Miss Weatherford; Mrs. Jeltz and daughter, Miss Emma Grimes and many others. Carthage. Rev. J. A. Ward of Nevada, Mo. the spiritual advisor of Ernest Reed, the condemned man to Friday arrived on the late tran Thursday night and went to the ail and remained with him until he expirated his crime upon the scaffold at 10:20. Reen professed religion last March while confined in jail for the murder of his wife, Gertrude Reed, who had refused to live with him. After holding a special meeting with the officers of the White Baptist church. Reed was taken to Spring river and baptised by Rev. Ward, who visited and done everything in his power to have his sentence commuted to life imprisonment, but this was fruitless. Reed kept his nerve to the last, declared that God had forgiven him of his sins and that God was with him on the scaffold. Reed stood this ordeal with the fortitude that he has met every other trying circumstance. Reed asked to have the death warrant waived but this was dented. After reading the death warrant he was given a nice black suit, white shirt lay down collar, black bow tie then he proceeded to dress himself unassisted. During this wait, Reed's spiritual advisors were there to console him, after which his hands and arms were strapped by the deputy firmly to his body. All this, was gone through with painful silence. At 1.07 the march was taken to the scaffold, the sheriff and deputy leading the way, Reed, with Rev. J. A. Ward walked with a steady step unassisted, never once faltered, ascending the gallows steps alene. When all had assembled on the scaffold, A. Hughes, deacon of the White Baptist church read a passage of Scripture, "For God so loved the world, he gave his son." Rev. J. A. Ward took a text, 73d Psalm, 26th verse, subject, "A believers consolation in death." Rev. G. A. Abot led in prayer. REED'S STATEMENT ON THE GALLOWS. "I haven't much of anpthing to say. This I want to thank my friends for what they have done for me. I come out here this morning to die like a man. Why do I say I came out here to die like a man? Because God stands here on this scaffold with me. God has forgiven me for all the sins I have cymmitted on the earth; I hhld malice against no man on earth. If those who hold malice against me are as well prepared for death as I am, they will be well prepared to meet their God; I feel thankful to Revs. Ward, Abot and Hughes for their kindness in telling me how to prepare for death and am also so thankful to my attorney for trying to save my life. They have done all in their power; they have followed the courts from the lowest to the highest- I return all thanks in the world to Sheriff Rich and wife for their kindness to me since I have been under tdeir care; so I believe this ss all; I will bid you all farewell Rev. A. D. Bond, the moderator of the southwest district are in the city this week making arrangements for the association here in August. There will be an excursion from this place to Nevada, Mo., Sunday. Rev. G. Bly of Pierce City, Mo.was with us last week. Wiley Hulsey has bought him a nice little cottage on River street. Chanute, Kansas. Miss Lizzie Mason of Burlington is visiting in our city Quite a number of Chanute people took in the excursion to Parsons last Sunday Miss Eliza Holland and Miss Lizzie Mason leave today to visit the former's parents a few days at Thayer Mrs Rosa Cabell and Mrs Kitty Mix and son Samuel, was called home to Kansas City because of the illness of Mrs Cabell's husband. Mrs Taylor went with them. Mrs Myrtle Stokes returned last week from a two weeka' visit with her parents at Fredonia. Many of the best element of the Negro citizens of Kansas City met yesterday afternoon in Allen Chapel for the purpose of taking suitable action on the condition of the past week growing out of the attempt to mob the Negro held for assault on Grace Davis. The meeting was called to order by Rev. Dr. Scott and after the organization Rev. S. W. Bacote was made chairman and Mark Wilson, secretary. A committee consisting of Rev. O. J. W. Scott, Willis G. Mosley, William, White, W. H. Bell Peter Campbell and Prof. R. W-Foster was appointed to draw up resolutions. The following resolutions were finally adopted: Whereas, The citizens of this community have been much aroused and incensed because of the reported perpetration of a horrible assault at Nineteenth and Woodland, and, Whereas, without proper evidence to prove the guilt of the three Negro boys arrested, a lawless mob, composed of individuals having less respect for law and less regard for justice and fair play was formed, the same terrifying and assaulting the quiet and law abiding, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we condemn the practice so general of which this event furnishes a fair example of rushing to the conclusion when such crimes are committed, not waiting for facts and evidence to substitute the same that the offenders are Negroes. Further, resolved that we deplore this crime and condemn most heartily such fiendish and brutal deeds as that reported, if it be true, and we stand ready and willing at all times to assist in bringing the offenders to justice according to law, whethers they be white or black, be it Further resolved that the Negroes of this city thank his excellency, Governor Dockery, both for offering a reward for the arrest of the guilty parties and in tendering his offer to send the state mititta to assist the local authorities in quelling the mob, be it further Resolved, That we extend thanks to Marshall Maxwell and Chief of Police Hays for the uncompromising manner in which they handled and disposed of the disturbers and upheld the dignity of the law. 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. 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