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VOLUME III. WHO OWNS THE CITY LIBRARY? Is it Ed. Wilder and His Sister-in-law? ARE THEY NOT EMPLOYED To Serve the Public is the all Abor- boring Question Before the Citizens of Topeka--The Gentlemen of Swedenborgian Religion Forgets That the Tax-payern Support This Institution. There is an old autocrat in Topeka who fills several positions as treasurer of various institutions in this city. The presidency of the City Library is what he was elected by the board to fill, but since he has been so long in that position, he assumes to own it. One of his first official acts was to appoint his sister-in-law librarian, and she now thinks she owns a half interest. The reason we say this is because of the attitude they have assumed, telling taxpayers they cannot get books from the library, because they have a personal grudge against them. A lady some time ago called for a book and referred to the manager of this paper as security. The librarian objected, offering no reason therefor, and when questioned by him her only excuse was that the board made the order. When asked what members of the board issued the order, she refused to answer, but said Bro. Wilder was the whole show and to see him. We found the czar of Swedenborgian faith comfortably seated in what we supposed the company's office, but from his looks and conversation one would think he was the company itself. Looking through his glittering lens, he greeted us with looks of Cerberus and we thought we would never be able to return. We finally mustered courage enough to ask why he refused us books. His reply was that he thought we were not responsible for his twenty-five cent books and insultingly invited us out of his domain. We cannot see why the laboring class of white people allow such a man to mislead them with false and pretentious ways. He is a member of the school board and has no children to educate, and therefore he is not interested as one who is a father. He is an autocrat and a cold blooded Puritan. He doesn't even converse with people unless they are rich or pretentious like himself. You can't find a poor man in the city of Topeka that he ever conversed with, advised, helped or assisted to rise in life. Why should a man who believes that after death he will continue to follow his daily avocation, that none can enter but those who are autocrats, and who overlooks the poor, be allowed to hold such a position in a Christian community, or expect to receive its homage? We are still surprised to find people calling this iceberg an enterprising man and a help to the city of Topeka. We never heard of a single thing he ever did for Topeka. He is treasurer and stock holder of one of the greatest octopuses in Topeka—the Edison Electric Light company—and we don't see why the council does not regulate Bro. Wilder and his company as well as the gas company and the ice plant. The gas company employs nearly one hundred men every year to repair their mains while the Edison people employ about a dozen. Their prices are exorbitant and yet some people think this octopus great and philanthropic. He is a member of the park commission and wanted us to vote a hundred thousand dollar bond to purchase Martin's hill. Behind this is a story. If you remember, a Boston syndicate bought the city railway, and Martin's hill paying an enormous price for it, and failed. This immaculate scion of Swedenborgian faith either had stock, or loaned a friend who had stock some money, which left the czar in the lurch and now he wants to get out by having us taxpayers buy the hill for park purposes. We remember when the great Santa Fe railroad passed into the hands of the receivers and this same fellow was treasurer. He seems to have a hankering after treasuries. We suppose the good man above will have a portfolio for him in the Treasury Department when he arrives in his Swedenborgian chariot. We expect he will have the golden reets melted in a few days after his arrival in order to balance his Martin hill losses, now that the people have refused to vote park bonds. We only do this to show the people how small he is in little matters. His refusing us the use of books, when properly signed for by us, for patrons of our hotel, printing establishment and our daughter who is attending high school, when we pay taxes same as he, is ridiculous. No one assumes such authority but those who are always burdened with some dishonest motive. Let the board see to it that one family does not run the City Library! Let those who want books have them; that is what they are there for. Let this autocrat know his duty and let him attend to it. He assumes too much without authority from his associates. The law says this library shall be free to everyone, especially citizens. So let it be or we'll know the reason why: "The sceptre shall not depart from Judah nor the lawgiver from between his feet until Shiloh comes; then will the gathering of the people be." The Steel Strike. Providence never creates a vain thing. The great steel strike is not without divine purpose. It is serving a mission, the extent of which is not now perceptible. The fact is being demonstrated that in the hour of trial the Negro is the safest American. He is always on the side of law and order, and is the handmaiden of the standard interests of the country. The mischief-makers, walking delegates, union tyrants, anarchists, socialists and enemies to the peace and dignity of society are invariably white men. When capital is in distress, when corporations in the assertion of their rights as owners, desire to fill contracts for their patrons, and when agitators grasp them by their throats, merely because they can, the magnates appeal at once to the Negro for help. He responds to the call, because he needs the bread that labor will bring to himself and loved ones at home. It is not that he wishes to defeat any just demand made by white workmen. It is not that he is the servant of those who would grind the poor to powder. He is not the tool of soulless operators. It is because the white labor organizations refuse to make common cause with him, and decline to give him the opportunity that is rightfully his to provide for his family. It is because his sympathy is alienated by treatment that drives him to the capitalist in self-defense. The corporation offers bread. The labor union turns him away with a stone. Who can blame the Negro tor thanking the Almighty for the situation that grants him what the unions deny, and establishes his power as a labor factor among those who think more of quality of service than of the color of the servant. We are glad that the steel strike has taken place despite the loss and suffering it must bring to the business interests of the land. The contention of the workers is poorly founded and is the outgrowth of the tyranny that is making for the undoing of unionism. Two of the greatest men in the world are J. Pierpont Morgan and John D. Rockefeller. The Negro is their friend, because they rise above the pettiness of race prejudice, and ask for merit, pure and simple, rewarding it regardless of the hue of skin. When we can rally such forces to us, and can invoke their aid in the matter of protection while enjoying the right to work, we have scored a point that will shake the industrial world from center to circumference. The entering wedge is sinking deep. If the labor unions are so besetten that they cannot see their folly in ignoring the skilled Negro, the deserve the disaster which is so rapidly overtaking them. If we are no permitted to make common cause with the middle classes, we must, in the light of self preservation, cast our allegiance with the rich. The steel strike is a boon to the black people. It may mean alliance of the capitalist and Negro, North and South, against the reactionary forces that would govern intelligence and wealth by mere numbers and disregard of law. The hand of God is in it all. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. 30. 1601. Can't Something Be Done for the Sake of Human Depravity in These United States? WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE PIOUS WHITE MINISTERS Who Boasted of Their Intelligence, of the Star Spangled Banner, of the Home of the Free and the Brave? Are They all Dead or all Hypocrites? Read This And Say Damn It. Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 26.—A small grocery store and dwelling at Thompson's Springs, eight miles from here, occupied by Miles Brooks, a Negro, was burned by a mob early to day. Brooks is alleged to have written an improper letter to Mrs. Suteliff, a white woman. Twenty shots were fired into the building, but the Negro had left the house, and no one was hurt. A search is being made for Brooks. Isn't This Hell? South Camden, N. J. was the scene of trouble between Negroes and whites last night. The affair might almost be termed a riot. A Negro was arrested by the police and reports, exaggerating the offense, being spread, the white people in the neighborhood became excited. A mob formed and the houses of a number of Negroes were entered, doors being broken in amid great confusion and much noise. Threats were made that all Negroes should be driven from the place. The police were called out and the rioters were dispersed. A number of people were on both sides injured, but no fatalities are reported. Is This the Land of the Free? For fifteen hours, ending at noon today, PierceCity, Mo, atown of 3,000 people has been in the hands of a mob of armed whites, determined to drive every negro from its precincts. In addition to the lynching last night of Will Godley, accused of the wanton murder of Miss Gazelle Wild, and the shooting to death of his grandfather, French Godley, the mob today cremated Pete Hampton, an aged negro, in his home, set the torch to the houses of five blacks, and with the aid of state militia rifles, stolen from the local company's arsenal, drove dozens of Negroes from the town. After noon the excitement died down, the mob gradually dispersing, more from lack of Negroes on which to wreak their hatred than for any other cause. Many of the Negroes who fled the city are hiding in the surrounding woods, while others have gone greater distances in seeking safety. Every Negro has left the town except a few railroad porters known to be respectable, but who must also leave. The citizens of Pierce city say that, as Negroes have committed several such crimes in the last ten years, none shall live there in the future, the same feeling already existing at Monett, four miles east of Pierce City, and the end of the 'Frisco passenger division. It may be necessary for the road to change all porters in Springfield hereafter. It is now believed that the man, Will Godley, who was lynched, was not the real culprit. A Negro named Starks, under arrest at Tulsa. I. T., across the border from here, tallies exactly with the description of the murderer. He is held there awaiting identification. Unless the man is brought back here it is believed there will be 'no farther trouble. If returned he will certainly be lynched. Another suspect, Joe Larch, is under arrest in Springfield, Mo. Eugene Barret, also known as Carter, in a confession while a rope was around his neck today, accused Joe Lark, a 'Frisco railroad porter, of being implicated in the crime, and Lark was arrested to day at Springfield. This afternoon Lark gave a detailed statement as to his whereabouts Sunday and he is not believed to be guilty. It is not at all likely that either suspect will be taken to Pierce City while the excitement runs high. Some think here Barret told any story to save his life. The funeral of Miss Wild took place today and was wit- nessed by several thousand people. Pierce City is near the junction of four railroads, and trains from all directions brought in large number of armed men today bent on bloodshed if necessary. When the mob went to the section of the city occupied by Negroes someone in a cabin opened fire, but no one was hit. The mob then destroyed the five houses, but the financial loss is small. Reckless firing broke several plate glass windows, and a train was fired into. No one of the passengers was hurt. The rifles taken from the Pierce City militia company, it is expected, will all be returned. Members of the company themselves were out hunting for the escaping Negroes with rifles, and this suggested the idea of taking all the guns. The local hardware stores sold out their arms early, but several applications from Negroes were refused. The mob was composed of a thousand or more. No masks were used and thirty Negro families were driven from their houses. How's This for Civilization? Henry Noles, the Negro accused of criminally assaulting and shooting to death Mrs. Charles Williams, wife of a prominent farmer near Winchester, Tenn., last Friday, was captured at a water tank near Cowan, Tenn. He was taken to Winchester by his captors and placed in the county jail. Sheriff Stewart made haste to barricade the jail and protect the prisoner. Soon, an angry mob of several hundred men gathered. Assistant Attorney General Matt N. Whittaker appeared and made a speech to the crowd. He appealed to them to assist him in allaying the excitement and upholding the law. He promised to reconvene the grand jury to indict the negro and have him speedily tried at the present term of court, assuring the crowd that his conviction and legal execution was a foregone conclusion. This appeal was supplemented by Judge J. J. Lynch, Captain W. P. Tolley, Foster Ramsay and others. No sooner had their appeals been made than several hundred citizens arrived from the neighborhood where the crime was committed and augmented the crowd to thousands. They swept forward upon the jail, overpowered the sheriff and his deputies, taking possession of the prisoner, and started for the scene of the crime, 12 miles distant. The mob was orderly but determined. It seemed that the whole population for miles around had turned out to see his fate. A procession three miles long followed the mob to the Williams home. Arriving at a point in sight of he scene of the crime the negro was placed upon a stump and given a chance to make a statement. He mounted the stump solidly and laughed as he begun his statement. He said: "Tell all my sisters and brothers to meet me in glory. I am going to make that my home. Tell my mother to meet me where parting will be no more." A match was applied and instantly the quivering body was enveloped in flames. Fence rails were piled about the burning body and very soon life was extinct. The negro made no outcry at any time and died as stolid as a stoic. There were no disorderly scenes around the burning body. At least 6,000 people witness d the horrible fate of the negro. Many remained until nightfall feeding the blaze until the body was entirely consumed. In Civilized England. From The Kansas City Star. All the London papers publish articles on the objections of the American patrons of the St. Ermin's hotel to negroes, and the subject is much dis- cussed in the hotel. A few days ago many of the American patrons left because it was announced that 200 Negroes were coming to attend an Ecumenical conference. Several bishops were in the party. The hotel manager said he entertained Hindus from India and he saw no reason for discriminating against Negroes from America. Englishmen side theoretically with the Negroes while Americans as a rule are outspoken the other way. Bishop Gaines of Atlanta, one of the Negro delegates to the Ecumenical conference, who caused the protests, is still at the hotel. He said in an interview: "I have been staying at this hotel off and on since the beginning of July, and was never better treated anywhere. I regret exceedingly to hear that trouble was caused by the arrival of Bishop Arnett, Bishop Tanner and Bishop Derrick. I was in Paris when the protest was made. "I have met Americans, even from Texas, all over the Continent, and received warm greetings from them. During my trip through Holland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and France I had not an insult from an American or anyone else. "I sailed from New York on the St. Louis and was treated like any other cabin passenger. I preached on Sunday at the request of Senator Mitchell of Oregon and General Grosvenor. America would be the best country in the world if it could get rid of its race prejudice. Laboring white men in Europe are oppressed as badly as is the Negro in America, except when it is a question of law; then the laborer has the same justice as his richer brother, especially in Great Britain. I hope to see the day when it will be the same in America." W. Winfield, mauager of the Anglo- American bank of New York, one of the protesting patrons of the St. Ermin's, said. "I do not object person- ally to Bishop Gaines or his daughter, who are fine people. They crossed on the same steamer with me, and were liked by every one on board. He is a highly educated, intelligent man. But with regard to Negroes generally I object strongly to their presence in first class hotels frequented by white people and protest against the privi- leges accorded to them in Europe generally. "It gives me a shock when I see a beautiful English girl walking at the side of a Negro who is perhaps her husband. As for the attitude of the hotel manager, Mr. Richardson, I excuse him because he is an Englishman; if he were an American nothing on earth would make me do so. When Europeans get to know the Negro as we know him, they will curtail his privileges." Manager Richardson said: "I have received numerous written and verbal messages of congratulation and endorsement of the position I have taken, and I could not think of offering an insult to such men as Bishop Derrick of New York, Bishop Tanner of Philadelphia, Bishop Gaines of Atlanta and Bishop Arnett. I told the Americans that when the Indian princes were here no one objected to meeting them, and I do not propose to make any distinction at the expense of Africans." Another Southern officer, Sheriff Fly, of Texas, has stood off a mob of 'desperate, determined citizens' at the point of a shot gun and prevented the lynching of a man who was safely in the hands of the law. These instances are unfortunately rare, but they occur often enough to indicate that the off- cers of the law may rightfully be held responsible for many, it not most, of the lynchings that occur. The prevalence of lynching is largely due to a mistaken belief in the powers and rights of the public, misrepresented by the mob, which belief grows stronger with any unhindered outbreak of mob violence. A good, firm officer with a shot gun can do more good in suppressing the lynching spirit for all time, in any community, than all the resolutions and newspaper condemnations and official talk that can be issued after the lynching is over. An exchange very sensibly calls attention to the fact that the Negro is turning out too many alleged "gentlemen," who are too proud to follow the occupations open to them, and who insist upon trying to live upon an indifferent set of wits. They are pullbacks and are a nuisance that should be abated. The gospel of work is one that should be preached with a fervor and a frequency second only to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The News in Atchison. Eugene Lett, Henry Faulkner, Fred Shackeltord and Dr. W. H. Hudson attended the Grand Session of Masons at Lawrence Kansas this week. George Grosse, of Rocky Ford, Colo. was in the aity, a guest of W. E. Gray, who entertained in his honor Saturday evening. A royal good time has been reported. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Stone had a party at their residence Monday evening. Miss Dollie Ruseel, of Topeka, niece of Capt. Hawkins, is visiting her grandmother and cousin, Mrs. America Hawkins and Miss Katie Link. Miss Gertrude Harden, after a very pleasant visit as the guest of Miss K. Hawkins, returned to Topeka Tuesday. Rev. William Spurlock is visiting his relatives. The Rev. looks very healthy. There was a "knock down and pick up" in one of the lodge rooms lately. The fellow who got the worst of it is imposing and overbearing and therefore has no sympathizers. The True Eleven is encouraging a new enterprise among the colored people. This socieny is the race's friend and cannot longer be denied. The burning and other maltreatment of colored people are increasing the recruits for a general race union. A young peoples' religious circle was organized at Ebernezer Sunday afternoon. The Daughters of Bethel had a Love feast at True Eleven Hall Friday. Rev. J. W. Wilson was lately presented a suit of clothes and an extra pair of pantaloons by members of his church at Westport Mo. The active committee, was Miss Sadie McClaian, Mrs. Lottie Wells and Henry Collins. Mr. A. Turner has built an extra room to his residence. Miss Minnie Johnson spent a few weeks at Excelsior Springs. Shiloh Jottings. Rev. W. P. Banks, pastor of the Independent Baptist church, preached at Shiloh Sunday morning. He preached an able, soul-stirring sermon. Come again Rev. Banks. The Imperial choir of Shiloh sang for Christ Hospital patients Sunday afternoon, which was quite a treat to the sick. Rev. Helm has returned and will preach all day Sunday. Members and friends are requested to come on time. I have a message from Springfield, Ills, for Bessie Jacobs. She will call at the church or parsonage and receive it. NUMBER 34 Men's League—They Held an Interesting Meeting IN CHICAGO LAST WEEK. Our; Special Representative Gives a Graphic Description of One of the Most Notable Gatherings of the Season—Topeka is Ably Represented by Her Foremost Leaders in the Business World. In Handel Hall, in the city of Chicago, on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd days of this mouth, there was held one of the most important gatherings of Negroes which this country has as yet witnessed. This organization is known as the Negro Business Men's League. It is headed by Booker T. Washington and supported by the wealthiest and most progressive Negroes in the country. The meeting just closed was the second annual gathering of the League, the first being held at Boston, last year. The League was welcomed to the state by Gov. Richard Yates of Illinois, and to the city by Carter H. Harrison, mayor. Then came the annual address by Prof. Booker T. Washington. It is needless to say that the words of wisdom spoken by the great educator, with so much force and power, were listened to with the profoundest interest by the vast assemblage. Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, spoke eloquently of the work of the League of that state, showing that great good was being accomplished. W.L.Taylor, of Richmond, President of the Order of True Reformers, spoke of the business features of that organization. He described the manner in which they had established a bank of high financial standing, a large and successful hotel, several groceries which do a most creditable business, and various kinds of enterprises fostered by the True Reformers. Mr. J. A. Wilson, of Kansas City, read an interesting paper, describing the business done by the Negroes of the Twin Cities. Thos. W. Jones, of Chicago, who owns a very large transfer and express business, discussed the question, "Can the Negro Success in Business?" Mr. Charles Banks, of Clarksdale, Miss., and Mr. Wm. O. Murphy of Atlanta, Ga., told of their successes in the grocery business. A. N. Johnson described the business enterprises owned by the Negroes of Mobile, Ala. Dr. Sterra of Decatur, Ala., read a very scholarly paper on the Drug business. L. G. Wheeler of Chicago who has made a marked success in tailoring, read an interesting paper, discussing that branch of business. Mrs. Dora A. Millar, of Brooklyn, N. Y., spoke entertainingly of the Colored business women of the East. Kansas was well represented by Messrs. I.F. Bradley, Clay O'Dell Anthony Overton, each of whom discussed the work in which they had achieved the most signal success. Mr. Overton had a splendid display of the goods which his concern manufactured. S. Laiang Williams of Chicago, who is in the insurance business, spoke convincingly of the necessity of Negroes connecting themselves with insurance companies. F. D. Patterson of Greenfield, Ohio, discussed the carriage making business, at which he has been eminently successful. J. C. Napier of Nashville, lawyer and real estate agent, showed what opportunities awaited Negroes who would engage in that business. R. H. Boyd, of Nashville, who has in a space of a few years, established a publishing concern worth more than $75,000 and employing 125 persons, spoke most interestingly upon the branch of business which he represented. J. H. Smiley of Chicago, who has established a business reaching into the hundreds of thousands of dollars in valuation, made an interesting talk on catering: He enjoys the highest reputation as a caterer and confectioner. Hon. T. Thomas Fortune of New York, the noted editor and politician, discussed the logic of business development. His speech was one of the most interesting of any made during the meeting. This program was exceedingly interesting because it consisted of recitations of the successes attained by the persons who participated in it. It was interesting because it augured still greater successes for the future if Negroes only avail themselves of the opportunities which await them. The lesson learned by listening to the experiences of these men is that the Negro can succeed in business, anywhere in this country, by applying the same principles to his business that have brought success to the other races. A reception was tendered the delegates and visitors at the first Regiment armory. About 2,000 persons were present, speeches were made by S. Laing Williams and Booker T. Washington, and music was furnished by Armant's famous orchestra. There was represented so much wealth education, culture and refinement, that the affair was most inspiring to those who witnessed it. Let's quit talking Tillman and commence to prepare for winter! The disgraceful mobbing of innocent Negroes at Pierce City, Mo., is without justification. The American white man's race prejudice looks like thirty cents when it goes to Europe. Alas! How many crimes are committed in the name of civilization? If Christ came to Missouri just think what would happen. He would be lynched! Had the Missouri mobbing occurred in China, it would have been sufficient grounds for sending an army corps of the allied powers! Have you prepared your children for school? It is almost time for school to begin and all parents should see that their boy or girl attends regularly. Editor Childers and Business Manager Chiles are attending the Grand Lodge this week, leaving the "devil" to see after editorial matter, and not having that grade of goods in stock, our readers will have to be content with this slim page until the return of the chief scribe. The Twentieth Century Baptist, published in Lawrence is one of the latest aspirants for honors in the journalistic field. At its mast-head appears the name of Rev. T. Justien DeCelland as editor, surrounded by a dozen able contributors. It is a neat little paper and bids fair to become a power among the 13,000 Baptists in Kansas. We notice that Will T. Luce, a former printer in Crane & Co's., big printing establishment, is now at his old home editing and publishing The Pleasanton Herald. The "old sheet" seems to have taken on new life and is now a bright, sparkling, newsy paper. Mr. Luce is a gentleman of the highest class, and was considered one of the finest job printers in Topeka. THE PLAINDEALER joins his hosts of friends in wishing him unlimited success. The editor of THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER was in attendance at the late meeting of the Western Negro Press association and worked hard to have the next meeting held at the Capitol of Kansas-nit.—Pueblo (Col.) Tribune. We suppose The Tribuue would have liked it to come to Pueblo, but knowing how the Kansans entertain and especially in Topeka, it required no "boosting" for the association to choose the Capitol City as its next place of meeting. The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, Grand Lodge of Symbolic Masonry convened in Lawrence Monday in their annual session. The gate of the city has been thrown open and for a whole week the men who stand on the "square" will own one of the most hospitable cities in the state. This noble organization is representative of every city and hamlet in Kansas; in fact, it is a meeting of the brains of the race and one in which much good will be accomplished. BARNUM'S 619 Kansas Ave. Immense quantities of goods are being checked off daily. Blankets are all here, so are the new nowelties in Fleeced Goods, Outings, Dress Goods, Dress Trimmings and many other items. You may not be interested in them just now, but it will do no harm to mention their arrival. Look in south window for the new things in fleeced back goods; they are just the thing for Dressing Gowns, Sacques, etc. Over 200 pieces Tennis Flannel now in basement awaiting a suitable place on first floor. We must, we are compelled to work off the balance of our summer stock. No sacrifice too great to bring this about. We are offering Shirt Waists at 25c, 58c, 75c, 98c that should bring twice that. All Summer Skirts, including unlined Skirts, at about 1/2 price. We have over 200 26iach Sun Umbrellas, all of a warranted make, of spe-importance to those seeking for something durable The price will be 69c and 79c instead of $1.00 and $1.25. Fancy Parasols are yours at less than 1/2 price $1.19 for the $2.00 kind $1.69 for the $3.00, $3.50 $4.00 kinds. We won't go into a dedesciption about Summer Underwear and Summer Hosiery. If you need any be sure to get our prices. The balance of our Ladies' and Misses' Silk Mitts and Gloves—Mitts, 15c up; Silk Gloves 39c up. Infants' Hose, 7c, 10c, 15c, 19c, all of them very fine, and seamless, The greatest bargain in a Boys' and Misses' Hose at 8c for all sizes. See them. The balance of all Ladies' Neckwear "except Windsors." at less than $ \frac{1}{2} $ price. Hammocks are yours at $ \frac{1}{3} $ off, Odds and Ends in Lace Curtains at $ \frac{1}{2} $ off. CARPET DEPT. Over 300 pieces of Carpeting, Mattings, Linoleums, and Oil Cloths just opened, coming fresh from the looms. To introduce the opening of the fall season our usual liberal policy will be repeated. FREE OF EXTRA CHARGE. All Carpets or Linoleums in excess of 65c per yard will be maid, laid and fitted, free of extra cost. All Carpets, Linoleums and Mattings, in excess of 39c per yd. will be made and fitted without extra cost. We guarantee prices to be as low as can be had in any market. We have lots of remnants from last season's business at 1/2 off. Our telephone is 230. We will respond promptlp, give you our estimaie, measure your rooms or windows, save you time, worry and much money. Send your sons and daughters to the WESTERN UNIVERSITY, Quindaro, Kansas. A Great School for our youth. 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 chiidren 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 thereception 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. Special Offer O YOU want a beautiful picture of your sweet heart 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. 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Westoe A School Elementary, No A Strong Music TERM term begins T particulars, writ ENOS Western Baptist Western Baptist College A School of Christian C ---and Min Elementary, Normal, Academic. A A Strong Musical Department. He Splendid Infli TERMS for board and tuition term begins Tuesday, October 1st, particulars, write to ENOS LARKIN SCRU A School of Christian Culture---- ---and Ministerial Culture. Elementary, Normal, Academic. A Competent Faculty A Strong Musical Department. Healthful Location Splendid Influence. TERMS for board and tuition at reasonable rates. Next term begins Tuesday, October 1st, 1901. For catalogue and particulars, write to ENOS LARKIN SCRUGGS, A. M., Pres. Young Colored Gentlemen... and daughter, Quindaro, Ky. State's Interests—and its duties. before emancipation. Freedman's University now stands of learning for the process were trans- dry growth in re- viewing in increasing MOMENTS:—(BUILDING) unicile for teacher of the University early promoters found the recip- tion dining hall at room rooms and re- specially cared for for the young state of Kansas in grades. In the b office for teaching addressmaking and and the lectur- rooms for your BUILDING—The building on the great courses and provi- dence rooms and au- ten thousand dol- dars equipment our people in the STEMENT—The of their training. served for in all ma- there are maintained. a Y. S. C. E. an upright living spire and increase ATION. All secta- and render invi- religious to becom- better and noble. DEPART Edwin Ray Snyder, GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE Do Not Delay. and daughters to the WH. Indaro, 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 reed of learning for the children of African descent were transferred to the A. M. E. body growth in members, property valuing in increasing favor throughout the CONS:—(BUILDINGS)—At present Brookeville for teachers and attendants. Of the University, like the other built early promoters of the school. In the found the recitation rooms of the dining hall and culinary department in rooms and rooms for the matron, specially cared for by the same. These are for the young ladies in attendance. State of Kansas is a large three-story building. In the basement are found a office for teaching both these profitable dressmaking and business course and the lecture or assembly room rooms for young men who are under BUILDING—The new building now in building on the grounds. This will offer courses and provide the more complete and domestic economy will be included in rooms and auditorium with the most than thousand dollars will be spent in dollars equipment in addition. This four people in the country. EMENT—The House training gives their training. They are constantly used for in all matters pertaining to dress are maintained for students, literature, Y. S. C. E. The government is still upright living. In the Work of insurance and increase in the student self-reaction. All sectarianism is discountenance and render inviolate the profession of religious to become so. A helping hand better and nobler. DEPARTMENTS. Edwin Ray Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Do Not Delay. FACULTY. The faculty is compared of graduates from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fake, Tuskegee and Hampton; the best schools of the country maintained by our people. The following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecmusch'Lennon, B. S. D. Am. Pres. Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic, Chas. S. Brown, Tuskegee, Instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry, John Chas. Wood, Instructor in Printing, Joseph Nelson Garret, Wilberforce, Instructor in Business Course and Stenography, Jas. T. Edwards of Hampton, Teacher of Technology, S. T. Sumbey, B. S. Fryer, Professor of Mathematics, F. Moore, Professor of Language and Literature, S. L. Gross teacher of dressmaking, Mrs. Lula A Cunningham Piano Music, Mrs M. A Morris, matron, teacher of Science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. Opportunities—These teachers offer contests, mainly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No staircase is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells us the most deserving are given credit for the same v. t. h. --- n Baptist College MACON, MISSOURI. of Christian Culture--- and Ministerial Culture. A Competent Faculty Department. Healthful Location Splendid Influence. for board and tuition at reasonable rates. Tuesday, October 1st, 1901. For catalogue no MARKIN SCRUGGS, A. M., Pr Who sing bass and tenor well, and who desire a College education, will learn how they may attend College without paying board and tuition by addressing, IMMEDIATELY, Mrs. Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. MR. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Mrs. Snyder to the WESTERN UNI- NESAS. A Great School for our youth, legroes should here train their children on, a Presbyterian minister, Rev. Edwin University, for the education of colored as. His dying request was that these children of African descent. The lands used to the A. M. E. Church, since which members, property valuation and influence, favor throughout the west. (2)—At present Brown Hall and Handy Hall and attendants. Ward Hall—Ward like the other buildings was named for of the school. In the basement or lower section rooms of the library departments and culinary department. On the upper rooms for the matron, lady teachers and by the same. These rooms are found to lies in attendance. STANLEY HALL—The large three-story brick building well element are found carpenter shops for both these profitable trades. On the business course and stenography de- or assembly room. In the upper or men who are under the care of gentle- new building now in course of erection is ads. This will offer enlarged capacities for the more complete equipment for the economy will be included and a gymnasium barium with the most improved arrange- ses will be spent in the erection of this set in addition. This will give one of the country. House training given to girls is one of they are constantly under the watchful pers pertaining to dress, health, etiquette for students, literary societies, glee the government is strict in excluding all In the Work of instruction as well as the student self-respect and self devel- nism is discountenanced, but earnest ef- fate the profession of Christianity and to so. A helping hand is extended to ```markdown ``` J. S HALE. Expense-Board per month, $5,500 Tuition, per month, $1, Room rent $1. Incidental fee on entrance, $1. Students furnish their own textbooks. It is not necessary that extravagant habits be encouraged here, students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education, Schoolopens September 0, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Prest W T Vernon, Quandong, Kao. He will send one of the complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to The Leading Weekly OF THE GREAT WEST IS Topeka Plaindealer ```markdown ``` Now Is the Time to Subscribe When in Leavenworth ...Call on... Joe Lacey. 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. WHEN IN LAWRENCE CALL AT. Cy Richard- son's Restau- rant. 845 E. WARREN STREET. 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