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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House VOLUME III. THE POPULIST SECRETARY Clearly Shows How Much of an Ass He Is. SAYS TILLMAN IS RIGHT. The Populist Party in the Devil's Political Workshop-The Secretary Adds That the Negro is a Political Nightmare. J. H. Curran in Topeka Farmer's Advocate The following editorial is clipped from that most excellent weekly, the Eureka Democratic Messenger: "Senator Tillman's attitude on the Negro question, if the daily news papers quote him correctly, is wholly indefensible. The race question is perhaps the gravest issue that challenges settlement in our politics at this time. To work it out fairly and successfully is a task large enough to test to the utmost limit the intelligence, energy and patience of the Southern people. The question is indeed so grave that every man should discuss it from the standpoint of sober judgment and mature investigation. Senator Tillman evidently speaks merely from his prejudices and his passion. He, and those who feel as he does, will contribute nothing of value toward the solution of the great question with which the southern people are confronted, of determining a satisfactory place in politics for the ignorant Negro. Tillman's most recent utterances confirm the previously formed opinions of most Northern people that the South Carolina senator is a mere agitator rather than a statesman. For the sake of the Democratic party we hope he will stay at home a great deal in the future." To one unfamiliar with race conditions in the South, the utterances of the South Carolina senator certainly seem to warrant the rather drastic criticism given them by Editor Morgan. From the standpoint of the equality of races the criticism is no doubt just. However, the very fact that after nearly forty years of freedom, the Negro is little nearer social equality with the whites than he ever was seems to argue that the question has not been solved as yet. The fact that after four decades of political equality the South finds it necessary to disfranchise him surely shows that some other solution for the race question must be found. That the Republican leaders recognize this fact is amply proven by their passive acquiescence in the wholesale disfrauchissement now going on all over the South. The constitution provides ample means to prevent this action on the part of states. Sections were expressly provided to prevent this very thing, yet no move is made toward that end and leading Republican sheets even go so far as to indorse the action of the Democrats. Senator Tillman voices the overwhelming sentiment of the South. In he shows passion, it is the passion aroused by carpetbagging and Negro domination. If his utterances smack of prejudice it is the natural prejudice of a superior race against the enforced equality of an inferior one. Senator Tillman may be fiery and passionate, but from an intimate knowlege of the southern character and southern condition, I do not hesitate to say that he mirrors his people's thoughts, their aims and deeper sentiments. Whatever may become of the Negro at the last, whatever may be his ultimate mission in our country, it still remains a fact that when our forefathers brought him a captive to our shores, they brought a curse and a blight which will never be eradicated. Generations yet unborn will feel the stigmas of the taint of alien blood and a thousand years will not wipe out the stain that was thrust upon the race. The Negro has been, a nightmare in American politics. He was the prime cause of the civil war. His presence in the south as a slave kept back the tide of progress for generations. Since the war he has been a dumb, blind servant of the Republican party, with the sole idea of voting as he was told by his Republican masters, a willing, unquestioning tool of sluggish, unprogressive, self-seeking gamesters. There were times when Democrats and Populists attempted to divide this vote by various methods, but each time it was fully demonstrated that the Negro had no political honor, and if he had any moral character it could not easily be located. If it was shown him that he had paid his debt to the Re publican party, a drink of whiskey was sufficient to obligate him again. If he was offered money or drink, which I am sorry to say has been done in the past by some of our people, he would take the money and drink, get more from his Republican boss and vote the Republican ticket. If favors were shown him and he was treated like a gentleman, he showed no gratitude. The political history of every state in the union is full of evidence that to try to change the Negro votee to make him think independently is only to make him an object of interest and importance, thereby giving him something to sell and a chance to further degrade himself. It ill befits a Northerner, ignorant of the Negro in the South, to criticise the feeling against Negro domination. If Mr. Morgan had to endure Negro mayors, aldermen, congressmen, postmasters and in fact Negro encumbents of every office dependent on the suffrages of the majrity—if he had to endure the patronizing upishness of a black official, not to mention the hundreds of galling annoyances with which the pride of the true Southerner is daily assailed, he might not think Senator Tillman a statesman, but he certainly would not brand him as a mere agitator. The Populist party in its expiring moments, lays bare the real purpose of its existence. Conceived in the minds of Negro hating Southerners, the Populist party sought to entrench itself into power through the Negro vote. The above is the creed of Senator Curran of the Populist state central committee, in which he treats the Negro who went chasing the Populist rainbow to a scourging besides which the tirades of the lowest fishmonger becomes respectable. There are no grounds for this attack. The Negroes of Kansas who went into the reform movement were intelligent, self-respecting men, who consciently believed in the principles of the party. The political Judas' who have disrupted the Populist party, and made its name a hiss and byword for perfidy are political scalawags and rascals of the Curran type. The character of men like Ben Foster, Col. James Beck, Attorney Geo. W. Jones and J. G. Groves, are infinitely superior to that of Curran and his ilk. Referring to the Negroes' political record the PLAIN-DEALER has no apology to offer; the Negro is as honest as the average white voter. In fact there is not a county in Kansas where the political manipulators spend more money among Negroes than among whites. The people of Kansas turned down John J. Ingalls because he declared that "political purity was an iridescent dream"—It is and will be so long as greed of office and gain remain the mainspring of political activity. In following the footsteps of the white man the Negro is but living out his education. The white man's immorality is grafted into the Negro before anything else' and it will require years to eradicate it. GOOD SAMARITANS MEET. The Organization is Progressing Under the Direction of Its Able Officers. G.A. Bigbee, elected Grand Chief of the Good Samaritans, is one o our coming young men. He filled several places of trust. He is Grand Master of U. O.I. He is the only man we know of who is J. H. G. A BIGBEE. presiding over two seperate Grand bodies. He is a man who can be trusted and who will do his duty toward futhering the interest of the lodges. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. 23, 1901. AN INSTITUTION WORTHY OF SUPPORT DOUGLASS HOSPITAL Miss L. V. Ashton of Kansas City, Kansas and the traveling agent for the Douglass Hospital, located at 312 Washington Ave., isamong the guest at the Chiles Hotel. Miss Ashton will gladly receive any donation for the Hospital, which site is being purchased by the colored citizens. All contributions will be received by Miss Ashton at the Chiles Hotel. WHAT may prove to be one of the most extensive strikes ever known to American industry began in the early part of last month, when President Shaffer, of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers, issued orders to the various unions connected with the Association which led to the stoppage of operations in a majority of the mills of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. In order to understand clearly the cause of this act it is necessary to state the circumstances which lead up to such a decision. The formation of the great Amalgamated Steel Trust some time ago, with an enormous capital and including practically all the leading steel, iron and tin companies in the country was the step which compelled the adoption of a measure of defense by the industrious class. It was therefore decided to unionize all non-union men in the States named, so as to bring them under the control of the Amalgamated Association for the purpose of enabling its army of workers throughout the country to present a solid front against combined capital when the occasion arose. This scheme of unionized labor was resented by the manufacturers, and in every case where there was a clash of interests all the mills were idle and the employees went out practically en masse. President Shaffer estimates at this writing that there are between 150,000 and 200,000 steel, iron and tin workers out; but the manufacturers, on the other hand, declare this to be an over-estimate, and say 75,000. The true figure probably lies between these two estimates. Advances have been made looking to an adjustment of the differences between the men and their employers, but thus far without result, the manufacturers favoring arbitration, while the Amalgamated Association prefers the appointment of boards of conciliation to settle the trouble, viewing arbitration with distrust, and claiming it has been unsatisfactory in the past. The principle at stake, according to the Association, is that the right to combine, which is claimed by the capitalists, should also be conceded to labor. The manufacturers, on the other hand, claim that the compulsory unionizing of shops and mills is a menace to non-union labor and an injury to trade generally. They hold that, should the present strike be a success, the steel industry would receive a blow which would put an end to competition with our trans-Atlantic rivals, and American steel and iron manufacturers would be in the same position as are the British, who are in the clutches of the trade union which fix the rate of wages, the amount of work to be done in a day and the number of hours of labor. The British organizations are adjusted to a low average capacity of intelligence, and tend to discourage the ambitious and industrious worker. American and British labor organi- zations, the capitalists claim, are based on the same fundamental principles, which declare that the great mass of the employed is to be kept in view, and not the interests of the employer or the few intelligent, energetic workers. In view of the tremendous array of capital, as presented by the Steel Trust, against which Amalgamated Association is directing its operations, it is difficult to withhold sympathy from the workers; yet two judges have already rendered decisions which in effect deny the workers the right to combine or even to discuss their grievances in public. Surely such a ruling is open to question, first, as to its constitutionality, second, as to its justice under the Constitution which irrespective of differences of wealth, race or social position, guarantees all equal rights and privileges under the law, yet none know better than we, the people of the colored race, how such provisions can be thwarted and perverted in the name of law. Besides, to deprive men of the right of free expression is a measure of oppression, and can only lead to more serious trouble. It should not be forgotton, either, that the worka re are frequently ill-advised, and that violence is very often resorted to where moderate counsels would have succeeded in securing a peaceful and satisfactory termination. Violence is the worst possible argument for any cause, and it is gratifying to note that President Shaffer and his associates are favorable to peaceful methods. The true solution of the differences between labor and capital, which are now of frequent occurrence, would seem to lie in the direction of regular courts of labor, National State and local, each with jurisdiction in its own territory—the local, a court for instance; the State, a court of appeal, where the local courts could not decide, and the National tribunal with eminent jurisdiction in all matters which involve the interest of more than a single State. With such tribunals properly organized and conducted these long-drawn antagonisms between labor and capital would be quickly adjusted, conflicts leading to riots and bloodshed averted, and millions of money saved which are now wasted annually in fruitless battles that entail heavy losses on both sides and untold misery to the workers. Let us hope that the day may soon come when our enlightened civilization will establish such courts in the interest of the whole nation, and for sake of the helpless thousands of women and children who bear the heaviest burden in all strikes. The suggestion has been made that men of our race be put to work in the places vacated by the strikers. Such a plan might lead to still more serious trouble. At present we are denied admittance to the unions—a most unjust and un-American discrimination. Education, skill and intelligence count for nothing in our case. Every year our technical schools and institutions are tuning out large numbers of trained Negro workers in the various trades, who find it almost impossible to put into practice the knowledge they have labored so hard to acquire. Our colored mechanics are multiplying with surprising rapidity and they should be afforded an opportunity of earning—a privilege to which they are entitled, equally with the white race, under our laws. Labor unions are necessary for the protection of the workers, but where these unions are made exclusive and debar all but a certain class who, when they are out on strike, prevent other honest laborers from working, they are clearly on unconstitutional ground. The labor unions at present are composed chiefly of foreigners with a fair admixture of Americans. Now why these foreigners—many of them aliens—should be allowed to shut out American citizens because of their color is a question which must come to the front sooner or later. Membership in American labor unions should be open to every intelligent American who can qualify. There are at the present time at least 20,000 men of our race fully trained in the various trades and whose average intelligence and ability as industrials will compare favorably with those of an equal number of white workmen anywhere, Tuskegee and a score of other institutions have trained this army of deft-handed artisans and their ranks are steadily increasing. We are a portion of the "bone and sinew" of our great Republic; yet because of a prejudice which has long since become an outworn tradition in other lands, the labor unions are closed against us. This injustice cannot be tolerated permanently. If it be true of the white man, skilled or unskilled, that the world "owes him a living" it should certainly be true on the trained Negro workman. We constitute an element of material industrial life sufficiently formidable and important to demand serious attention. To give us a measure of just recognition in the way suggested would be a long step toward settling the great Negro problem, and it would at the same lime strengthen the ranks of labor and be a valuable aid in upholding the best interests of the working classes. Peter Jackson Dead. Peter Jackson, the famous Negro pugilist, died on July 23, at a private sanitarium at Roma, near Sidney, N. S. W., of consumption. Peter Jackson, like Bob Fitzsimons, came from Australia, where he fought many successful bouts. His first engagement in this country was with Jim Corbett, May 21, 1891, in San Francisco, Cal. The men fought for a purse of $10,000, and the contest lasted sixty-one rounds, four hours and three minutes. It was declared "no contest," and each pugilist received $2,500, with the privilege of fighting again for $7,500. An endeavor was made to get up a match between Peter Jackson and John L. Sullivan, but the latter drew the "color line," and refused to meet the black boxer. After ineffectually trying to get up a number of matches in this country Peter sailed for England, where, May 30, 1892, he defeated Paddy Slavin in a glove contest for $12,500. The bout continued for ten rounds, the time being 39 minutes. The fight was pulled off in London. Peter met and defeated several British pugilists of more or less prominence, and then returned to this country greatly impaired in health, due to dissipation. He remained here for some time, broken in health and suffering from the pangs of poverty. Friends finally got up a purse and sent him back to Australia where he died as above stated. The Negro's Opportunity. Of all the grievances that distress ambitious Negroes the most galling is the disadvantage of their own race in the matters of earning a living. None but menial positions are open to black men, they say. The Negro has no chance to be anything but a hewer of wood and a drawer of water. There is something in that when the Negro looks exclusively to finding some white man for an employer. And why should a people ten million strong need to look for employers outside of itself? There are as many Negroes in the United States now as there were people of all colors in 1820. The average American in Monroe's time did not think it necessary to hunt an Englishman to give him a job. The fundamental industry, especially for a race in primitive culture, such as the colored race is now, is agriculture. It contains the promise of complete independence. The thrifty colored man who owns forty acres and a mule is nobody's servant. He is infinitely freer than the white factory hand or clerk. He can bring up his children in the healthiest possible conditions. The only limit to his advancement is in himself. On this solid agricultural foundation can be built a substantial structure of dependent industries. Tuskegee has shown how. The colored farmers must have their mules shod their plows sharpened and their wagons tried. If they do not employ colored blacksmiths it will be either because they do not take the grievances of their race very seriously or because there are no competent Negro smiths to be found. These farmers can furnish a market for the services of colored carpenters, teachers, ministers, physicians storekeepers, and these people in turn can employ still others. There is every opportunity for the +rection of a great self-supporting, self-respecting community, without depending upon the favor of the whites. Of course, there will always be colored cooks, waiters, barbers, and porters, but these employments need not be the principal fields of Negro activity unless the Negroes wish them to be. There is no reason why the highest ambition of a bright colored youth should be to become a Pullman car porter. The road to independence is open. Some employments open to white men are not very promising to black ones. Owing to the fact that the courts are generally in white hands, there may be a handicap on colored lawyers, but that can hardly be considered a calamity to the race, any more than the slim pickings for colored politicians. There might be some obstacles in the way of a black man becoming a member of the New York stock exchange, but there is nothing to hinder his speculating in stocks and being a Napoleon of finance if he can. The wool of black lambs is appreciated as highly as that of white in Wall street. The paths of literary fame are open, as Mr. Paul Lawrence Dunbar has found. Negroes may start newpapers and magazines for people of their own race They have a wider field to cultivate than the founders of the London Times and the Edinburg Review had. Negro capitalist may accumulate wealth and invest it in great enterprises. They may build railroads, hotels, restaurants and theatres of their own, in which people of their race may be sure of the best accommodations. In short, the future of the Negro is in his own hands. Whether the white man treats him justly or not he can not be kept down unless] he is willing to stay down. Vernon-Embry. President W. T. Vernon, A. M., of Western University, Quindaro, Kas., and Miss Emily Jane Embry, of Philadelphia, Pa., were married at the residence of the bride's relatives in Leavenworth, August 18 at 2 p.m. The ceremony was performed by Presiding Elder J. R. Ransom assisted by the Rev. G. C. Clark, pastor of the A. M. E. church, of that place. The groom is the orator and educator so well known in the West. The bride is a daughter of the late Bishop J. C. Embry of the A.M. E. church. She was educated at Howard University, Washington, D.C., and at Wilberforce University in Ohio, being a graduate of the latter institution. Last year she held the chair of literature and language in the institution of which Mr. Vernon is president. NUMBER 34 KANSAS MASONS WILL MEET FOR A Week of Labor in Lawrence, Kansas. VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Departments are Prospering Under the Guidance of Capable Grand Officers—Jurisdiction in Good Condition. Grand Lodge Meeting. On August 26, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry, will convene in the city of Lawrence, in their annual grand session. The various masonic bodies form the strongest secret organization, among Negroes in Kansas, both financially and numerically. The orders during the past ten years have shared in the general prosperity of the state. DR. THOMPSON. Eminent Grand Commander. The Masonic Grand Lodge of Kansas in the past five years has collected and paid out over ten thousand dollars for the relief of its widows and orphans. When the Grand Lodge opens there will be nearly $5000 to be apportioned among the needy. The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons will convene in its twenty-third annual session with Most Excellent Companion, A.J. Gilmore of Leavenworth, Grand High Priest. Mr. Gilmore has served two terms and has made an excellent officer. The Grand Chapter has had the M. A. J. GILMORE. Grand High Priest. service of some of the ablest men of the state. The Grand Commandery of the state of Kansas with Sir S. H. Thompson of Kansas City Grand Commander, will open its seventh THE DENNIS JONES. Past Grand Master. Annual Session. Sir Thompeon is one of the brightest young Masons of the state, possessing business talent in a rare degree. He succeeded Sir O. A. Harris and R. J. Smith, whose labors for the infant Grand Commandery were incarent and uniting. Copeka Plaindealer. PUBLISHED at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plandealer Publishing Co., 214 Eyth st. MICF CHILES - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1 1x months by mail.....750 Three months by mail.....500 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, AUG. 23, 1901 THE CENSUS OF TOPEKA. Census Bulletin No. 77 gives some returns of interest concerning Kansas and Topeka, dealing with the voting population and persons of school age. Kansas has 527,500 school children, that is, children between the ages of 5 and 20 years, 18,878 of whom are Negroes. There are about 8,000 more boys than girls. Topeka, on the other hand, with 10,666 school children, 1,721 being Negroes, has about 600 more girls than boys. The total population under 21 years is 1,000 greater than the male population over 21 years. The state contains 413,786 voters, or about 60,000 more have ever voted at any one election, of whom 14'695 are Negroes the colored vote in the state being less than it has usually been suppose. Of these 413,796 voters 14'214 are illiterate, and of the illiterates 4,368 are Negroes, leaving less than 10,000 illiterate whites, out of 400,000. Of all the voters of Kanaas 96.6 per cent are literate and 3.4 per cent illiterate, while of colored voters 71.9 ars literate and and 28.1 illiterate. Taking the aggregate population, Iowa stands one-tenth of 1 per cent higher in literacy than Kansas, having about one-fourth as large a colored population; but of the whites taken seperately, Kansas is one-tenth of 1 per cent higher than Iowa. The aggregate voting population of Topeka is 9.657, according to the census returns, of which 1,252 are Negroes. It is creditable to Topeka, which spends on its schools nearly 50 cents of of every dollar of taxes it collects that in its voting population there are but 445 illiterates, of whom 324 are colored, leaving 121 white illiterate voters in the city. In this respect Topeka stands among the first class cities in the land. The vote cast for President last fall, by the way, so far as it indicates anything, goes to support the position of the Commercial club as to the underestimate of Topeka's population of the census of last summer. Topeka's vote was 9,450, which is almost 90 per cent of the whole voting population by the census a proportion never cast anywhere in any election. The aggregate vote of the country was less last fall considerably than one-fifth of the population. But if Topeka's population is five times its vote of last fall, it is upwards of 42,000. That the census fell short by several thousand in giving Topeka but about 33,000 has been shown by various comparisons of which that of the vote is among the most significant.—Topeka Capital. THE NEGRO AND THE STRIKE We take particular attention of our many readers, to the special editorial appearing in this issue from The Voice of Mission, relative to the 'proper solution of the Great Labor Troubles". This article will be of much interest to our Kansas readers, aside from its literary excellence, because it is a product of the pen of Rev. H. B. Parks, the present managing editor of The Voice of the Missions, and formerly paster of A. M. E. Church in Topeka, Kansas City and Omaha. In this editorial will be found a brief but clear statement of the differences between the employer and employee in the present great labor crisis. It is a splendid article, and in every respect worthy of careful consideration by thoughtful men and women of both races. Its weakness however appears in its lack of remedial suggestions. THE PLAINDEALFR is a strong believer in organization along all lines. The organization of capital has produced the perfectly legitimate result—organized labor. Both are organized for the purpose of self-protection and self-preservation. Both are alert to oppose any more tending to the curtailment of its so called rights and privileges. To organized capital, and labor the Negro is not considered. The Negro laborer has, with a few exception, no place among the ranks of the organized white laborers. His lack of wealth in a sufficient quantity, acts as barriers to his membership in the combinations of financiers, whose millions form the basis of the great trust against which organized labor is at present directing its energies. The part that the Negro laborer should play in the present strike is difficult to determine. The history of past strikes, and the substitution of Negro laborer in place of the strikes, has not redounded to the betterment of the Negro. It has been the custom to send agents into the South during such times as the present, gather together a few carloads of Negroes, ship them to the scene of the strike, and use them as means of raising the strike, and then gradually leave the Negro out as the strikers indicate a desire to resume labor. This was true of the Missourri, Kansas, and Texas Coal Strike in 1894, and the same disgraceful conditions surrounded the recent mining troubles in Illinois. That some definite understanding must be had between labor, capital and the Negro, cannot be denied. The Negro laborer is an American citizen. He has helped, and is helping to develop the nation and promote its prosperity. He is here. He must live. He needs the friendship of both capital and labor. Both must recognize his presence in the labor market and treat with him on an equitable basis. The present condition presents The present condition presents an opportunity to the Afro-American Council that should not be neglected. The Negro laborer is demanding something more than grand eloquent speeches from this body of Negro statesman and preachers. It is demanding positive results. If by means of the present strikes amicable relations can be established between black and white skilled labor a victory for Negro boys and girls will have been won, far greater than the assurance of sounding resolutions relative to lynch law and disfranchisement. If we can succeed in making Negro labor respected and accepted among the laboring men of the nation, the question of his civil rights will need no constitutional guarrantee. Now a part of our State's Interests—Negroes should here train their children For the Work of life and its duties. HISTORY—Just before emancipation, a Presbyterian minister, Rev. Edwin Blatchley, founded a school, Freedman University, for the education of colored youth, where Western University now stands His dying request was that these grounds be made the seat of learning for the children of African descent. The lands and property by legal process were transferred to the A. M. E. Church, since which time there has been a steady growth in members, property valuation and influence, until the institution is growing in increasing favor throughout the west. ACCOMMODATIONS:-(BUILDINGS)—At present Brown Hall and Handy Hall are used as a domicile for teachers and attendants. Ward Hall—Ward Hall, the Main building of the University, like the other buildings was named for Bishop Ward, one of the early promoters of the school. In the basement or lower story of this building are found the recitation rooms of the library departments and Music rooms, also the dining hall and culinary department. On the upper floor are found the reception rooms and rooms for the matron, lady teachers and young ladies who are especially cared for by the same. These rooms are found to be pleasant and convenient for the young ladies in attendance. STANLEY HALL—The building erected by the State of Kansas is a large three-story brick building well suited to the teaching of trades. In the basement are found carpenter shops for young men and printing office for teaching both these profitable trades. On the first floor are offices and dressmaking and business course and stenography department for young ladies and the lecture or assembly room. In the upper or third story are dormitory rooms for young men who are under the care of gentlemen teachers. THE NEW BUILDING—The new building now in course of erection is to be by far the finest building on the grounds. This will offer enlarged capacities for teaching the present courses and provide the more complete equipment for the same. In addition, tailoring and domestic economy will be included and a gymnasium for boys and girls. Lecture rooms and auditorium with the most improved arrangement will be provided. Ten thousand dollars will be spent in the erection of this building, with two thousand dollars equipment in addition. This will give one of the best schools of its kind for our people in the country. GENERAL STATEMENT—The House training given to girls is one of the most valuable parts of their training. They are constantly under the watchful eye of teachers and are cared for in all matters pertaining to dress, health, etiquette and upright conduct. There are maintained for students, literary societies, glee clubs and Y. M. C. A and a Y. S. C. E. The government is strict in excluding all tendencies toward other than upright living. In the Work of instruction as well as discipline the aim is to inspire and increase in the student self-respect and self development. RELIGIOUS INFORMATION. All sectarianism is discountenanced, but earnest efforts will be made to favor and render inviolate the profession of Christianity and to induce those who are not religious to become so. A helping hand is extended to all those desiring to grow better and nobler. Elder J. R. Rausom, of Topeka, was in the city last Tuesday as a committee of one to investigate the body of men called the Morning Star association. Miss Anna Davis gave a reception in honor of her sister, Mrs. Jenkins of Topeka, Thursday evening. Music and other enjoyments were participated in and after luncheon was served, each returned to their several homes feeling well paid for their evening's outing. The Morning Star association will give a banquet Tuesday evening, Aug. 20, accompanied by a short program. Mrs. John Fleming of Horton, is visiting her father, T. P. Brown. R. A. and C. C. Plumb, of Pearidge were in the city Saturday. Send your sons and VERSITY, Quincy Now a part of our State's For the Work of life and its HISTORY—Just before Blatchley, founded a school, a youth, where Western University grounds be made the seat of lea- nd property by legal process, time there has been a steady g until the institution is growing. ACCOMMODATION Hall are used as a domicile Hall, the Main building of the Bishop Ward, one of the early story of this building are four and Music rooms, also the di- floor are found the reception ro young ladies who are especially be pleasant and convenient for building erected by the State suited to the teaching of trades young men and printing offices first floor are offices and dress partment for young ladies and third story are dormitory roo- men teachers. The New Bu- to be by far the finest building for teaching the present course same. In addition, tailoring and for boys and girls. Lecture roo- ment will be provided. Ten the building, with two thousand do- best schools of its kind for our GENERAL STATEMENT the most valuable parts of the eye of teachers and are cared for and upright conduct. There are clubs and Y. M. C. A and a Y. tendencies toward other than up discipline the aim is to inspire opment. RELIGIOUS INFORMATION forts will be made to favor and induce those who are not religio- all those desiring to grow better. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, preparing for the work of teaching in the public schools and given a higher training to those detaining the same. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, fitting students to a normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those detained of such in childhood. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT. It is the intention of this department to give our youth industry training, fitting them for the work of size in the industry. We want to teach them the skills of competition and labor unions and stern demands, nothing will so aid the Negro as to prepare himchild to learn the new skill of labor. With such training no new need for the future of his children or the future of his vice. COURSES. Architectural or Mechanical drawing and Carpentry Printing, both job and journeyman. Tailoring. Bookkeeping. Business Miss Ezabella Warfield, of Topeka, is visiting friends in Holton this week. Oswego. Miss Sallie White, of Wamego, will spend the summer in this city with her grandma. Rev. James Johnson, pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist church, died Aug. 11 and was buried Sunday Aug. 12. Rev. N. C. Robinson, pastor of the Second Baptist church conducted the funeral exercises. The sermon was well rendered and many words of comfort spoken to console his relatives and friends. He leaves a wife and a host of friends to mourn his demise. Misses Parks and Fields have opened an ice cream parlor. SALINA, KANSAS. A word of warning to the members of the International Order of Twelve: We have suspended Dr. J. Winston Bailey from Silver Leaf Temple No. 15, for Temple, Tabernacle and Tent are getting along nicely, living in love and union and have made another payment on their property, leaving a balance due about $300. NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA. Henry Bradford was born in Chariton county Missouri, June 12, 1823, and died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. V. Green, whom he was visiting. He died without an hours illness, of rheumatism of the heart. He was, up to the time of his death, one [of the few survivors of the overland prospectors to California in 1849. He was always known as a virtuous, open-hearted man. He hardly knew what an hour's illness was. He leaves fourchildren to mourn the and daughters to the WH Buidaro, Kansas. A Great state's Interests—Negroes should here and its duties. Before emancipation, a Presbyterian School, Freedman University, for the university now stands. His dying reef of learning for the children of Africa process were transferred to the A.M. B. Bready growth in members, property va- lving in increasing favor throughout the MISSIONS:—(BUILDINGS)—At present Br unicile for teachers and attendants. Of the University, like the other buil- early promoters of the school. In the found the recitation rooms of the dining hall and culinary depart- rooms and rooms for the matro- specially cared for by the same. These set for the young ladies in attendance. State of Kansas is a large three-story grades. In the basement are found office for teaching both these profita- dressmaking and business courses and the lecture or assembly room rooms for young men who are un- BUILDING—The new building now is building on the grounds. This will off courses and provide the more com- pless and domestic economy will be inclu- re rooms and auditorium with the me- ten thousand dollars will be spent in and dollars equipment in addition. Tho for our people in the country. STEMENT—The House training give of their training. They are constantly pared for in all matters pertaining to di- re are maintained for students, li- e a Y. S. C. E. The government is man upright living. In the Work of i aspire and increase in the student self- MATION. All sectarianism is discount- er and render inviolate the profession religious to become so. A helping better and nobler. DEPARTMENTS FACULTY The faculty is composed of graduates from Linea, Withforce, Fask, Tukgenee, and Hampton. The first schools of the country are the College of Science, Faculty of Science, Ret. William Technicus Veren, B S D. Am. Pres Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Chas. S. Brown, B Tukgenee. Instructor in Mechanical Engineering. Instructor in Computer Science. Instructor in Printing, Joseph Nelson Garver, of Writerforce, Instructor in Business Course and Stenography, Jas. Edwards of the Hampton, Teacher of Mathematics, Professor of Mathematics, A. F. Moore, of Fisk, Professor of Language and Literature, S. L. Gross teacher of dressing mgr. Mrs. L. Cunningham teacher of Mathematics, Morris, matron, teacher of Science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have Seen secured. Opportunities-These teachers and officers come under the care of the school. You can find them under our care and gladly lend a help to the same. No student is made to jeal the sting of the other. You can be a part of the scaring or the killer for the purpose of getting the killer off the job. death of a loving father. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Roy Harper left Wednesday for Seneca, Kas., to take a two weeks vacation. Roy has some of the young social blood, and the Seneca girls will find it out. Mrs. Rachel Covington, mother of W. A. Covington, after two weeks of pleasure here, among children and friends, returned to Omaha, Saturday. Miss Lizzie Donaldson will soon take a position in St. Louis, Mo. Miss Lizzie Seymore died, Wednesday to the surprise of her people. Her brothers, John of Chicago, and Otha of Kansas City, came in time for the funeral. She was a member of the Daughters of Bethel, and received some beautiful floral offerings. Miss Laveta Jackson, of Kansas City, Kas, is visiting her cousin, Miss Mai Eligan. Miss Eligin spent several pleasant weeks with Miss Jackson. Samuel, the 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, died of typhoid fever, complicated with heat exhaustion, Wednesday. Ward and A great many are sweeping down cobwebs and doing some elaborate dusting, getting ready for the A. M. E. Conference. The delegates to the Good Samaritan Grand Session, last week, made a favorable impression on the people here. Mrs. Sarah Hinkle entertained several friends ather residence, Monday afternoon. It is her reputation to be an excellent entertainer. Joseph Garner was the lucky man in Dr. Brown's prize range. The bicycle will be drawn next Thursday. Rev. Smothers' residence will soon be completed. The Willing Workers had quite a nice gathering at Mrs Nelson Hunt's home, Monday. The circle has many zealous workers. Wm. Givens is doing mechanical work for Seaton's foundry, at Topeka. George Irwin presented his sister, Mrs. Hinkle, a nice tennis racket. Great School for our youth, and here train their children American minister, Rev. Edwin, the education of colored people request was that these African descent. The lands of M. E. Church, since which charity valuation and influence, out the west. Stent Brown Hall and Handy plants. Ward Hall—Ward for buildings was named for. In the basement or lower of the library departments department. On the upper matron, lady teachers and these rooms are found to finance. STANLEY HALL—The story brick building well found carpenter shops for profitable trades. On the course and stenography dey room. In the upper or under the care of gentle-know in course of erection is still offer enlarged capacities complete equipment for the included and a gymnasium the most improved arrangement in the erection of this room. This will give one of the things given to girls is one of instantly under the watchful care to dress, health, etiquette items, literary societies, glee event is strict in excluding all kind of instruction as well as self-respect and self-developmentanced, but earnest effusion of Christianity and tooping hand is extended to d plain Expense - Board per month $50 luxury, per month, $1. Room rent $10 per month, $1. Room entrance, $1 student fee with their own text- books. It is not necessary that stra- venger habits be encouraged here, tissue not made of leather, strong substantial clothing, but expense apparel is not needed by our strug- gling for an education, schoolphon- ements for entrance can be made by writing Pres W T Vernan, Quind- ard, who will send one of the complete information regarding the same: Write at one for informa- tion or catalogue to WILLIAM T VERNAN, A.M. lives on, people hand to writing of transcription or favor Quindard, Kurtas, Oh, if I had a big brother. Mr. N. Chiles made a business trip here Thursday. Chiles is whole souled and always up for business. Wamego, Kansas. Rev. A. H, Brooks held a meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday. James Beck is at home for a short visit with his parents. Mrs. E. J. Buckner will leave Sunday for an extended visit in Topeka. Messrs. Chas. Howell and J. Williams spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Thos. Dillingham is entertaining Mrs. O. E. Fox of Topeka, Miss B. Oliver of Kansas City, and Miss Hallie Martin of Maple Hill. A very pleasant surprise was arranged for Miss Beck on the evening of August 20; her twenty-first birthday. A merry party of young people gathered at Mrs. Dillingham's residence at eight o'clock, and went to her house in a body, where all enjoyed a pleasant evening. A dainty two-course lunch was served late in the evening, after which the guests departed wishing Miss Minta many more happy birthdays. Those pres- ent were Meadames Jackson, Buckner, Fox, Misses Oliver, Martin, Cason, Allen and Jackson and Measrs. Dillingham, Mc.Kirby and Beck. Misses Mattie Allen and Minnie Holtford visited friends in Manhattan Monday. Mrs. Jno. Gardenhire and children, of Alma spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. M. Dillard. Mr. O. F. White, dentist, is in Onago this week. Mr. Homer Scott stopped over Sunday with his uncle, Mr. Chas Lee, enroute to his home in Kansas City. Mr. Walter Glen of St. Mary's spent several days in the city last week. Wanted to know what has happened to me. Current Comment. Tillman's Negro Superior. From The Nashville American (Dem.) IN education of intellect, in culture of mind, in practical sense, in the broad spirit of sympathy and charity, in nobility of purpose, worthy achievement, executive ability, and worthy service to society, Booker Washington is infinitely Tillman's superior. Born a slave and going forth into the world a small boy, ignorant, penniless, and friendless, this Negro, Washington, who is respected and honored by all classes has done and is doing more for his race than any man, white or black, of his time. Senator Tillman dose not represent the enlightened pulic sentiment of the South when he declares against moral and industrial education of the Negro, which he does when he opposes the work Booker T. Washington is doing. A Pertinent Inquiry. THE horrible outrage in Alabama at which a Negro was burned at the stake, is one of the worse atrocities in the whole series. This brutal mania is now sweeping the South like some contagious disease. The latest victim of mob fury was pursued and captured by a posse of vigilants before he passed into the hands of agents of the law. Such a tale of barbarism, if it came from Central Africa or China, would arouse the benevolent activities of churches and governments. The powers of Europe and America for disorders not much more disgraceful invaded China with a great army and made the people pay an indemnity of more than $300,000,000. What are we that we can go over the world converting "the heathen" to a better religious faith and chastising foreign nations for offenses against civilization when these enormities occur in our very midst? Cowardice of Maryland Democrate. From The New York Sun. ON the question of the suffrage, if for no other reason, the Maryland Democrats deserve to be defeated this year, as they were a year ago. Their position is wholly mischievous and totally indefensible. This is what they solemnly declare "The Democratic party represents more than 40,000 majority of the white people of Maryland. They, in common with their brethren of other states, in which large masses of colored voters have been injected into the body politic, recognize that peace, good order, personal safety and proper development of our material interests depend upon the control of the commonwealth by its intelligent white residents. Without the aid of the 60,000 colored votes, the Republican party in Maryland would be a hopeless minority." Brave words by a white man's party in a state where the white voters outnumber the colored voters more than three to one. In only one county of Maryland do the colored voters preponderate, and there only by a slender majority. In all the counties of the state the administration is wholly in the hands of white men, as is the entire electoral machinery and the power of political organization. It is a fraudulent issue. There is no conceivable menace to white supremacy in Republican success in Maryland." Massacre of Negroes. THE Mississippi lynching, in which two women and a man were killed by a mob, is attracting more than usual comment in the papers of the South, and even Governor Longino, of that state, has felt called upon to publicly confess his abhorrence of the affair and to declare his purpose of taking steps to bring the lynchers to justice. Carrolton, the scene of the killing, is noted for such things, and it will be many a day before the world forgets the slaughter of Negroes there in 1886. In March of that year a number of Negroes were present in the courtroom to answer summons as principals and witnesses in a number of petty crimes—no charge being worse than grand larceny—when a mob surrounded the court-house and simply massacred the blacks. When the affair was over twelve Negroes were dead and seven were severely wounded. Not a white man was harmed, though there were a number in the jail for serious crimes. Now a mob at Carrulton has once more blackened the history of that city and state by banging two women and a man, all three of whom were probably innocent of any wrong doing. They were not known or proved to be guilty of any crime, and the only accusation against them was that they had knowledge of a murder recently committed and did not take that knowledge to the authorities. It is no wonder that the papers of the South are discussing the matter in such plain terms, and no wonder the Mobile Register exclaims: "What is this sort of thing leading to? Are we of the white race becoming barbarians and losing our knowledge of justice and civilization?" Yes. Kansas Masons Meet. (Continued from Page 1.) No institution contains within its members, men possessing more varied talent than the Prince Hall Grand Lodge. When Prof. Solomon G. Watkins of Topeka was selected to fill the very responsible position of Grand Master of Masons, no mistake was made. He has made a worthy successor to Dennis A. Jones of Leavenworth, whose service as Grand Master for five years laid the foundation of the Grand Lodge's present prosperity. The organization of a Widow and Orphans Department on a sound basis is due to the effort of Watkins, Wilson, Beck and Thomson. No man in the jurisdiction enjoys more the confidence and esteem of the brethren, than H. H. Curtis of Baxter Springs, who for the past ten years has called the roll and kept the records. The grand bodies will be the guests of Mt. Oread Commandery, Golden Rule Chapter, and Western Star Lodge of Lawrence and a aplendid reception awaits the brethren. Messrs. Jeans, Dimery, Moore, Mc Williams and Copeland will have the hearty support of Lawrence fraters in caring for the visitors. THE PLAINDEALER predicts a pleasant session. EAGLE'S "Rose Tint" Leads All Others. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPKEA, 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. FINE GROCERIES, FLOUR OF ALL GRADES..... Selected Teas, pure Coffees and Spices; Butter and Cheese from the best dairies. Canned Fruits and Vegetables. And a full variety of other goods usually kept in a first-class store. Feed of all kinds. MRS. F. WEBB & T. J. ANDERSON, Cor. 5th Ave and Mich., Leaven worth, Kas. 'Phone 443. George Klien & Co and Team Harness ...Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Mrs. Lizzie Christian is improving from her illness. Janie Wardlau is among the sick. Sherman Harvey spent Saturday in the city. Samuel Derritt, of Kansas City Mo., visited in the city last week. Mrs. Lena Voss left Sunday for Kansas City. Johnnie Patterson left Saturday, for Colo. Rev. J. H. Hoard of Burlingame spent Monday in the city. Mrs. C. E. Jones and Virgie of Kansas City spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Belle Bennett has returned from Larned, Kansas, where she has been visiting. Mrs. Carson has returned from Argentine, where she has been visiting. Mrs. O. A. Taylor returned Saturday from Colorado, where she has been visiting. Mrs. M. E. Langston and daughter, Mrs. Caldwell, returned Tuesday from Arkansas City. The Cyrene Commandry Drill Corps will give an exhibition drill on Tuesday night. Mrs. Robt. Williams and children left Wednesday for a visit in Kansas City, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson. Quite a number of the delegates to the masonic Grand Lodge will leave for Lawrence on Sunday afternoon. Burt Buckner and Marshall Holloway returned Tuesday from Lawton, where they have been in the newspaper business. Thos. Mc Campbell of Kansas City, who completed the course of pharmacy at the K. U. in June is now located at the Capital Pharmacy. Jefferson R. Ransom, P. E., went to Leavenworth, Kas., to hold his fourth and last Quarterly Conference for this conference year. Misses Taylor, Alexander of St. Louis and Mamie Dilliard of Lawrence spent Saturday and Sunday in the city, the guests of Mrs. Robt. Buckner. Last Saturday evening Mrs. Robt. Buckner entertained complimentary to misses Taylors and Alexander of St. Louis and mamie Dilliard of Lawrence. Mrs. Jacobs, Master Charles Jones and Miss Nellie Harris, of Kansas City, spent Sunday in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright. Now is the time for the "sweet girl graduates" to take hold and relieve their mothers of some of the work they have been doing for so long. Mrs. Charles Bradshaw and daughter, misses Amanda Gudgett and Grace Hines, left on Friday, over the Rock Island, for a visit in Kansas City and Excelsior Springs, mo. THE PLANDEALER received a letter from Misses Susie Eagleson, and Addie Thompson, Albert Eagleson and Robert De Frantz, who are now in Colorado Springs, sight seeing. Mr. S. Higgins and Emmitt and Mr. S. Thomas and children of Chicago who are the guests of Mrs. Higgins returned from Colorado Springs last Saturday where they have been visiting. Tuesday evening, Mrs. A. M. Ward entertained a pink party complimentary to misses Rucker of Atchison and Wilson of Chicago. Mrs. Ward was assisted by misses Jordan and Phillips. Bessie Bennett and Vera Ward presided at the punch bowl. Misses Eva and Lily Phillips entertained the Golden Rod club last Friday at their home 612 West 8th. The visitors were Misses Rucker of Atchison, Wilson of Chicago. Light refreshments being served the club adjourned to meet with Miss Perle McNeil Friday afternoon. Mr. John Dotson chaperoned a very pleasant surprise Thursday evening, in honor of his sister Annie's 18th anniversary. Their home, 516 North Klein, was prettily decorated with palms and carnations. The evening was spent in playing games after refreshments were served. Those present were Misses Ida Jackson, Ella Wimms, Olivia Jordan, Virginia Reaves, Alice Dotson, Kesiah Wimms, Lulu Covington, Fay Bradshaw, Rosetta Tresvan, Lulu Jordan, Anna Dotson, Carrie Jordan, Sadie Lane, Mattie Sneed, and little Miss Catherine Reeves, Messrs. Fred Perkins, James Williams, Fred Stonestreet, Roy Brown, Jesse Ridley, Ed Payne, Richard Ridley, Sylvester Vaughn, John Payne, Ed Taylor, Charles McClellan, Will Henderson, John Dotson, Walter Trevan, and David Solomon, Clay Odell left Tuesday for Chicago. Mrs. Clara Long-Harris is on the sick list. House keeping, sweeping and dusting done by Mrs. May. Apply at Plaindealer Office. Mrs. J. E. Lewis and Mrs. Anderson of Wichita, are visiting Mrs. H. I. Monroe this week. Mr. J. M. Lee and wife of Kansas City, Mo., visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Long last Sunday. The engagement and marriage of Miss Ada Jackson to Mr. C. C. Daniel, Sept. 25, has been announced. Deputy County Atty. W. I. Jamison and wife left Wednesday for a ten day visit to Denver, Colorado Springs and Maniteau. Will Smith and Elick Moody left this city, Tuesday night, for Hot Springs Ark. where they will remain for ten weeks. Miss Josephine Allen of Kansas City, Kansas is visiting relatives and friends in the city. She is at present the guest of Emma McAfee, 408 E. First street. Mrs. Jones and daughter, Miss Jennie and Mr. Alexander, of Kansas City, Sundayed in the city the guests of Rev. Ward and family. Mr. Jennie Vernella leaves for Chicago next week to attend the Supreme session of the K.S.P.S. and will visit relatives and acquaintances in Michigan. George Jackson of the Fifth ward was appointed last Tuesday by the health board to take charge of the dump. Councilman Nichols recommended the appointment. St. John A. M, E. church will hold their last Quarterly meeting for this conference year next Sunday. Rev. J. W. Braxton, presiding elder, will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Miss Emma McAfee entertained informally at a 2 oclock dinner on last Sunday complimentary to her cousin, Mr. Gideon mong, of the Nashville Students, and several of his troupe. Miss Allen of Kansas City was the guest of honor. John Ferguson, the South Topeka groceryman, returned from Oklahoma, where he attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. B. G. Smith, near Dover. He reports the colored people who are trying to have something are doing well. Mr. anb Mrs. Wm. Wims entertained Sunday afternoon at their home, 1327 N. Harrison street. Misses Mamie and Minnie Young of Atchison and Wheeler Thompson of Kansas City were the guests of honor. Thoss present were Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Williams, Mr and Mrs. J. Hatton, Misses Carrie Ethely Rena Thompson, Calle Birdwhistle, Gertrude Wims, Messrs. Samuel Payne, Arna McClelland, Gene Gough, and Benj. Payne. The following is from the Winfield Courier: Rueben Caldwell, of Oxford, and Miss Lelia Langston, of Topeka, both colored, were united in marriage monday morning at 9 o'clock by Probate Judge Cutting- ham. Miss Langston was all in a flutter, as she stated to the judge that there would be another fellow along today to get a license to marry her. The judge tied the knot in a hurry and the bride left for her home in Topeka and the groom to his home on a farm near Oxford Sure enough, in a few hours, G. W. Smothers, colored, who lives West of Arkansas City came into the office with a written application calling for a license to marry Wallace Worth and Lelia Langston. He was refused, and returned to gently break the news to her intended. Shiloh Jottings. The N. W. M. Baptist Convention was a decided success from every point of view. New churches and Sunday schools reported and were received and about $450 was raised during the session. Some of the ablest preachers of the West are members of this association and delivered able discourses. Rev. Vohrrees of the 3rd Baptist church preached about one of the best sermons heard at the Convention. Rev. H. I. Monroe, Wichita; Rev. T. I. Ewing, Kansas City, Mo.; Rev. H. W. White, B street N. Topeka; Rev. W. L. Grant, Kansas City, Kans.; Rev. Fairfax, Rev. Jackson, Kansas City, Kansas, also delivered most able sermons. The Association sent Rev. W. E. Helm to Rev. S. L. Bacote's church in Kansas City, Mo. Rev. Bacote has the largest and finest church in the west and it was a compliment to Rev. Helm and Shiloh to be sent there. H. I. Monroe Mrs. Emma Gaines, Misses M. E. Gaines, and Ada Upshaw, Mrs. H. C. Bradshaw and daughter and Rev. Helm returned Monday from the Association. Misses S. Barker. Minerva Graham and Minnie Page went to Kansas City to spend the week. Industrial Institute Notes. The Northwestern Baptist Association unanimously endorsed our school last week. We appreciate the endorsement and feel that it will be of much benefit to the work. Rev. W. L. Grant, A. M. of Kansas City Kans., continues to manifest his deep characteristic interest in the work. We are indebted to him for his many kindnesses. We need more such loyal friends. Although the expenses for next term have been lowered the standard of the school has been raised. Every department has been strengthened so that now the school ranks second to none. In addition to a thorough literary training, instruction will be given in the following industries: plainsewing, dressmaking, millinery, cooking, laundrying, poultryraising, agriculture, carpentry, printing, painting, book-binding and tailoring. Competent teachers will have charge of each department. School begins September tenth. Principal Wm. R. Carter is visiting in the western part of the state. He spoke at Hill City Wednesday night. The musical and business courses are being enlarged. New and better facilities are being added. The latest and best methods of instruction will be employed. Both courses are thorough and systematic and give the pupil the correct advancement. Sewing classes are being held at the Institute every Tuesday and Friday afternoon. The band is progressing nicely during the Summer. They will give a concert Sept. 13th. An opportunity will be given two young men to work out their entire expense next term. Only earnest young men need apply. School begins Sept. 10th. We hope that all students will try to be present the opening day. 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. 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Mrs. James Jackson left Wednesday for a visit with friends in Springfield, MO. Prof. G. W. Lowry of Paola, Kas., lectured at the A. M. E. church. Tuesday evening. Mrs. M. E. Woods of Kingman, who has been visiting in the city returned to her home on Monday. On Monday evening an entertainment was given at the A. M. E. church, by the Carey hotel boys, for the benefit of Rev. A. C Terrill. Music was furnished by the Chinneth mandoline club. It was a highly successful affair. Mrs. Caney Barker entertained at her home Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. E. Harper, of Arkansas City, who has been her guest for several days. A dainty luncheon was served, and pleasant time spent by those present. F. W. Andrews gave a grand musical at the G. A. R. hall, on Monday evening of last week. Iola. J. Carter was on the sick list last week. Sherman Vann purchased a horse for the Select Grocery Store. E. M. Dixon is on the sick list. Walter Ross returned from Stockton, Kansas, last week. Grand United order of Odd Fellows No. 5190 gave a banquet at the B. B. hall. Cream and other refreshments were served. All report that nothing was lacking and that it was a grand success. Miss Emma Fields returned from Parsons Thursday of last week. STERLING, KAS. Rev. H. H. Lucas filled his place Sunday and had very good services. Mrs. Nola Nichols and Alias Stewart have returned from their visit in St. John. Miss Mollie See of Hutchinson is visiting Miss Katie Harmon. Uriel Stewart made a purchase of some fine stock. Mrs. Miller has moved to Fuller's addition The ladies of the A. M. E. church gave a social last Monday night. Rev. B. F. Franklin, of St. John, preached here Friday evening. Joe Williams spent a few days here, visiting friends. Noble Taylor spent Sunday visiting friends. J. A. Nichols who has been engineering a threshing machine returned home Wednesday. The young ladies met at the residence of miss Katie Harmon and organized a Bachelor Girl's club. The minstrel show was quite a success. Miss Mollie See returned to her home in Hutchinson, Tuesday. LINCOLN NEWS. Mrs. Clara Shipman and son left the 15th to visit in Falls City Kansas City and St. Joseph. Misses Lulu Johnson and Stella Coil returned Wednesday from a three weeks visit in Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver. Mrs. Frank Williams is visiting her son in Hot Springs, S. D. Mrs. Ida Curtis, daughter and son are visiting in Hastings, Neb. Mrs Talitha Marshall and Miss Cora Clinkscale left last Sunday morning for Chilicothe, Mo. Miss Helen Blair is visiting her parents in Ewing, Neb. Miss Luetta Gardner spent Wednesday and Thursday of the past week visiting her brother and friends in Omaha. Miss Goldie Murray returned monday from a pleasant visit in Des Moines. Union services were held last Sunday by the Newman and Christian churches, Rev. Vanderzee preaching a fine sermon in the evening. Frank Christman and E. W. Barnett royally entertained the Sorosis club monday evening at the former's residence. A delicious repast was served after a good literary program had been carried out. Miss Lizzie Hancock of Joplin, Mo., is visiting Mrs. O. J. Burchardt. An enjoyable lawn social was given Tuesday evening, complimentary to Rev. J. W. Jeffress. Miss Emma Bradley gave a fine lawn social at her residence for the benefit of the Newman church. J. T. Wright returned from Herrington, Kas., monday, where he had been visiting his sick mother. Wm. Washington, wife and son, of Hiawatha, have moved to our city. Miss Mary Hawkins returned Sunday from a visit with parents and friends in Atchison. WINFIELD. D. Shakespeare has moved to Emporia to join his wife, where they will make their future home with his father-in-law, Mr. Morris, on the farm. They had many warm friends here, who were sorry to lose them from our midst. Mrs. Wm. Brown and children are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pruett, at Independence, Kansas. On last Tuesday evening Manilla Chapter No. 22, O. F. S. was greatly surprised by Walnut Valley Lodge No. 35, O. F. & O. M. The boys went up with well filled baskets and the way they served the ladies wasn't slow. After supper the Werthy Matron, Miss Carrie Douglas, in behalf of Manilla Chapter made a very appropriate speech, and was followed by Thomas Campbell, W. M. of the Walnut Valley Lodge. Mrs. Wesley Morris returned from Ottawa, Kansas. Allen Brown has opened an ice cream parlor at his residence on South Loomas street. Rev. Mrs. K. P. Bond is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Andy Smith. Rev J. R. Ramsey was in Wellington last week, on church business. Frank Montgomery received word last week that his brother had a claim in the Elkins district. Miss Maud Frankiin, who has been down with consumption the past three months, died Friday, at 11:30 o'clock, aged 14 years. The funeral was held at the A. M. E. church last Saturday at 3 p. m. 'Interment was made at the cemetery south of town, Rev. Mrs. K. P. Bond officiating. Mrs. George Wiliams, daughter maria, and son Govern drove up from Arkansas City to attend the funeral. William Miles, who has been doing pastry work at the Bree-tun House, has resigned to accept a position at Perry, Ok. T., with a better salary. Mrs. Dan Flemming is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walton, at Iola. Mrs. John Nichols entertained a party of young people at her residence last Wednesday evening. The mandoline club from Arkansas City, consisting of T. Atkinson, J. Johnson and W. H. Washington, furnished excellent music and delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. Howard Foust was brought in from Wichita last week, accused of taking mortgaged property out of the county. Mrs. Williams of Wichita came on last Saturday to accept a position as pastry cook at the Brettun House. John Jackson has resigned his position at St. James and accepted one at the residence of Dr. Emerson. Miss Eva Wilson of Arkansas City was in town last Monday. Reuben Caldwell of Oxford and Miss Lelia Langston of Topeka were quietly married here by the Probate Judge, on monday. MANHATTAN, KANS. We are still alive and prospering nicely. Rev. B. F. Swindell, of the Second A. M. E. church, returned from the District Conference on Thursday evening. Henry Crews, of Clay Center, was in the city Saturday and Sunday. Rev. J. Wright, of Eudora, is now pastor of the Second Baptist church. Since he has been with us we feel that we have been prospering nicely, and with the help of God we mean to do more for our Master this year than we did in the past. We have already organized a choir, which is a great help to the church, but we are sorry to say that it consists only of young ladies, though of course Bro. Wright is very proud of them. That does not speak well for our Manhattan young men, does it? The B. Y. P. U. was organized at the Clay street Baptist church on Sunday, at 3 o'clock. The question, "Resolved, That God has respect of persons," was debated and decided in the negative. The rally given at Columbus A. M. E. church by the pastor, Rev. A. J. King, the 18th inst., proved a success in every way. Rev J. W. McGhee preached an excellent sermon at 11 o'clock and Rev. Jenning occupied the altar at 3 o'clock, and the honors were divided between the two at 7:30 p.m. Collection $16.75. Mrs. J. H. Stewart, who left some days ago to visit her parents in Montgomery, Ala., has arrived safely. Geo. Austin, E. W. Dunton, E. Berry, L. Dawdle. J. S. Sanders. P Bailey, A. Booker, S. W. Fourd and Mesdames R, C. Robinson and A. J. King attended the rally in Columbus, Sunday, Mrs. Belle Johnson left for Oswego the 17th, to visit friends. J. Hadnat, of Chatanooga, Tenn., has arrived in the city, accompanied by his niece, Miss Beatrice Anderson, and expects to make Weir his future home. Mrs. Harkness Jackson was a guest in Joplin, mo., Sunday. Mrs. S. Anderson of Pittsburg and Mrs. D. A. McClain of Cherokee were guests of Mrs. R. C. Robinson, Sunday. BURLINGAME. The following is taken from the Carbondalian, published in Carbondale, Kas.: The Second Baptist church has called as its pastor Rev J. A. Hoard of Burlingame, Kas. Services 1st and 3rd Sundays in each month, at 11 a. m., and 7:35 p. m. All are invited to come. Rev. Hoard is an industrious'farmer, a zealous and earnest Christian worker, and the church feels that it has made a wise choice in selecting him. The church is contemplating buying ground and enlarging the present building. Mr and Mrs Henry Shaw, Mrs. F A moss and Lavinia Kirkpatrick have returned from Eskridge, where they spent several days last week, visiting friends and relatives. JOPLIN. Willis Shoemaker of Kansas City was the guest of Clarence Ewing last Saturday. Eliza Landis went back to Oswego last week. Miss Isa Dale spent last week in Neosho with her parents. Mrs. Lou Pearson left last Sunday for Leavenworth, Ks., to visit her grandmother, who is very sick. Misses Maysie Grant and Pearl Laurie, Mrs. Lizzie King, of Neosho attended the M. E. Conference here last week. Miss Olivia Porter of Oswego has been visiting her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Mingo Porter. Elders and Fred Bland left last week to visit their parents. Mrs. Gertrude Jackson and Miss Matilda Black received the sad intelligence Friday night from Fort Scott, Kansas, stating their grandmother was dying and they left immediately for that place. Margon Cheatum was over from Lowell, Kansas, Sunday night. A number of Joplinites attended Emancipation celebration in Neosho the 10th. Please Lovejay has sold off all of his property and will soon take his departuae for the west. Mrs. Ella Fleming and daughter Willia, of Kansas City, are guests of Mrs. Jas. Ewing and the Misses Jordan. Mrs Rich Pearson and son Clarence are visiting relatives in Parsons. Nelson Hughes was over from Webb City last Thursday. The Cable Comedy Co., composed of Joplin talent, rendered one of their best plays, "South STAR GE STAR GROCERY E. MONTGOMERY, Prop. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MAIL ORDERS SHIPPED PROMPTLY. Always Keep in Mind 19 lbs best Granulated Sugar with other groceries amounting to $1 00 $1 2 cans String Beans 2 cans Kidney Beans. 12 bars good Laundry Soap, 3-lb can of Apples 3-lb can Baked Beans, 5-lb can Baking Powder (warranted) Oil or mustard Sardines, each 2 lbs Good Roasted Coffee, Java and Mocha Screenings, lb Young Hyson Tea, per pound, 2-package Breakfast food, Unfermented Grape Juice, per bottle Patronize the Kansas City, Kas. Embalming and Casket Co. 1014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. D. W. White, Pres., Kansas City, Kans. J. G. Groves, Vice Pres., Edwardville, Kans. M. P. Ewing, Lore, Kans. W. M. Gamble, Treasurer, Kansas City, Kans. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. D. W. White, Kansas City, Kans. J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, Kans. W. M. Gambles, Kansas City, Kans. Frank Wilson, Kansas City, Kans. S. A. Rutherford, Kansas City, Kans. I. T. Brady, Kansas City, Kans. C. W. Couragor, Kansas City, Kans. W. M. Griggy, Morris, Kans. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. R. G. MARTIN. R. G. MARTIN Broker Mines, Mining Stock, Bo TOPEKA, K COMPANIES CHARTERED ANY MERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCE OUR FACILITIES FOR Correspondencesolicited 600 KANSAS AVENUE Telephone 252. OFFICERS. S. A. Rutherford, Miss E. U. James, Frank Wilson Before The War," to a very full house last Sunday night. Rev. and Mrs. I. Garland Penn of Atlanta. Ga., were in our city several days last week. Rev. Penn is assistant Secretary of the Epworth League and preached a noble sermon last Sunday night. On Friday night he lectured to the League and Mrs. Penn also read one of Paul Lawrence Dunbar's selections which was greatly appreciated by the audience. M. E. Conference convened here the 10th of August and a large number of ministers from Kansas and Missouri were present A large number of out of town visitors were in attendance. About twenty-four of our young ladies will appear in the "milkmaid's convention" Friday night at the Seventh street Baptist church under the management of Mrs. B. Kelso. Mrs M. L. Jackson is lying very low, at her home on Pennsylvania avenue, of consumption Misses Nannie Ewing and Lillie Holt and John Jackson contemplate attending schoolin Sedalia this winter Mr. Joe Wilson, who has been visiting in Topeka the past month returned home last Wednesday Miss Emma Brooks, one of our most accomplished young ladies, will leave Saturday for Charleston, Mo., to teach school As this is her first attempt, we wish her the best of success. A "mask" social was given at the A M E Church last Tuesday night Rev W S Blake of Olathe, Ks, preached one of his soul-stirring sermons at the Seventh St Baptist Church last Saturday night. 112 East Sixth Street When ordering your Groceries this store will save you much Money. Electric Cycle Oil, per can, 10c Deviled Olives, per bottle, 10c Durkey's Salad Dressing, 10c Best Country Butter, per lb 15c 3-lb can Punpkin, 5c Van Dusen's Triple strength Extract, per bottle. 25c Fresh Bulk Cocoanut, per lb, 15c Large Bottle Bluing, 5c Uneeda Biscuits, 4c 2-lbs Fresh Baked Crackers, 15c 25c can Calumet Baking Powder 20c 25c package Postum Cereal, 20c 10c package Starch, 8c 5c package Starch, 3c 2 packages Rolled Oats, 15c Parlor Brooms, 15c, 20c, 25c CAPITAL... These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, corn fed Kansas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE Chas. Wolff Packing Co. Ask your Grocer and Butcher for "Capital" Hams, no others "just as good. FRANK BRASIER MARTIN & CO., Bookers Bonds, and Investments. A., KANSAS. IN ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES UCCESSFULLY PROMOTED. FOR HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCEELED Lited. R.G.MARTIN & CO. ENUE TOPEKA, KAS. --- HAMS OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. Tele home, 696. 226½ Kansas Ave W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office, 404 Kans as Ave.. over Wallace's DrugStore. TXLEPHON 635 In the District Court in and for Snaweee County Kansas. SARAH HALL, Plaintiff, : vs. JOHN HALL, Defendant, : (2349) The defendant John Hall is hereby notified that he has been sued by Sarah Hall in the District Court afordsed in an action for a divorce and that unless he answers the petition filed in said cause on or before 11th day of Oct. 1909, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered for divorce as prayed for therein. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. [SEAL] Attest, A. M. CALLIHAM, Clerk. NOTICE. All persons interested will take notice that my person is on file in the office of the Shawnee county Kansas, Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the following described real estate, situate in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of London Wilson, deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expense of administra two, town: An undivided one-half of commencing 87 100 chains west, and 9 90-100 chains south of the north east corner of the north west quarter o section 5, Township 22, range 16, thence west 88 feet, thence south 111 feet, thence east 81 feet, thence north 111 feet. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge, in the city of Topeka, in said county, on Tuesday, the 27th day of August, 1901, at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the granting of such order. A P. Rotvure, Administrator, said estate Date August 8th, 1901 In the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, MARGARETHA SUIERER, Plantiff. FMMA S MUNK J A MUNK AND DAVE LLOSE, Defendants. (No 21,047,) To Emma S. Munk and J. Munk, You will take notice that you have been sued in the district court of Shawnee county in connection with the above named defendant, Dave Close, and that you must answer the petition filed in said action on or before the 14th day of Sept. 1901, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment and a decree re- dered accordingly in said action for $4,000,000 damage, claimed by the plaintiff against said defendants, and that an attachment order has issued and leaved upon the following described property as the property of Emma S. Munk and J. Munk, the north 20 feet of the south 35 feet of foot number 72 on Kansas avenue, North Topeka, Kansas, commonly known as lot number 605, and that property will be sold under said attachment order to satisfy said judgment. W I, JAMILSON, Attorney for Plantiff A. M. CALLAH W. Clerk District court. (ang 2, 10, 31, 1903) In the District Court, within and for Shawnee county State of Kansas. The said defendant, Henry Anderson, will take notice, that the said plantiff, Delilah Anderson, did on the 27th day of July, 1907, commence an action, and file a petition in the above named court, against the said defendant, and that the said defendant must appear and answer the said petition so filed agains him, by said plantiff, on or before September 10th 1907, or said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree will be rendered in said Court, divorcing said plantiff from said defendant, on the ground of extreme cruelty, and restoring to her, her maiden name of Delilah Sounds, and grant to said plantiff such other and further relief, as in equity, the nature of said plantiff's case may require. [ EAL ] Attest: A. M. CALLAHAM, Clerk. JOEPHI RHLD, Attunes for Plantant. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that on August 19th, 1908, Mrs. Lia Mahana, who is now confined in the jail of Shawnee county, having been convicted in the District Court of said county, on four counts for violation of the prohibitory law, will apply to the Governor of Kansas for a pardon. Aug 2, 1901. JOSEPH REED, Attorney. NOTICE My application for a permit to sell introscoring liquors according to law at 121 West Eighth avenue in the fourth ward of the city of Topeka, is now on file in the office of the Probate Judge of Shawnee county, Kansas. The hearing of the same is set for Tuesday morning, August the 27th, 1901, at 9 o'clock. E.W. Ler. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas, EDNA PEARL, NEWBERRY, Plaintiff, DUBLEY NEWBERRY, Defendant To Dudley Newberry, defendant Hereu you are hereby notified that you have been used 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. 1905 and unless you answer the same or before the 67th day of August 1905 that the allegations therein contained be taken as true and judgment 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 Plaintiff. In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas. MAMIE NICHOLIS, Plaintiff, vs. G. F. NICHOLIS, Delendant. To G. F. Nicholls, deft, You are hereby notified you have been sued in the above entitled action for cause in the above named court by Mamie Nicholls, your wife. That said Plantiff laid her petition with the clerk of the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas on the twenty-eighth of A. D. J. 1903 and unless you answer the same on or before the 27th day of August 1903, that the allegations therein contained will be taken as true and judgement 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 Plaintiff In the district court in and for Shawnee county, Kas F, E. JOKORD, Plaintiff, vs. ELLA JORDAN, Defendant. [No. 21,222] 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 the must answer the petition filed in said cause of action on or before the 60th day of August 1901 or said petition will be taken as true and judgment readered for divorce as prayed for thewin. Seal | A. M. Thomas, Attorney for Plaintiff, Attest a M. Calhahan, Clerk. LODGES AND SOCIETIES FRIDAY OF TORKATKEN 26. 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