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E TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. A Leavenworth paper, the Chronicle Tribune, says that "Slick" Slater Was a Negro. How about the Burnt Cork Man? Will he turn out to be a Negro. Too? VOLUME III. In a commonwealth as large as England and Wales live nearly a million black folk beside more than a million whites. Forty thousand of the fathers of these whites owned a half million of the fathers and mothers of the blacks—owned them body and soul, bought them and sold them, and won wealth from their unpaid toil. Then, in a whirl of passion and blood, all this was changed, and angry, bankrupt masters looked askance upon 466,000 freedmen. The black people looked confidently northward for something in the line of mules and land. For one cannot live on bare freedom, and little else was in sight, save the grim old master. But the something did not come. To be sure, some marshy islands, half swallowed by the sea, were given to the freedmen, and part of them taken back again. Confiscated plantations were leased, but afterward had to be surrendered, so that by 1864 the freedmen had a bit of land, some bounty money, and their hands. This story is to tell how the Georgia negro, thus launched alone on turbulent seas, went to work to save something for himself and his children. In the first decade—1864 to 1874—he accumulated rapidly. A new enthusiasm burned in his soul; it seemed so strange a thing to call himself his own. The master was discouraged. He saw the end of an era, and mistook it for the end of the world. Some sold their land cheaply to the Negroes, others gave it away to favored old slaves, in half-amused, half-bitter doubt. The Freedmen's Bureau helped and hindered. So in those first ten years Georgia negroes secured $40,000 acres of land and over million dollars' worth of other property. Not that the land was of much account—it averaged but $4 an acre—or the rest of the property very desirable; still, it was a good beginning. Them came stormy times. There was the Ku Klux Klan, the withdrawal of the Freedmen's Bureau, the panic of 1893, and the rise in the South of a new hatred of black men because of the sins of others. A wise government left its wards defenseless before the tempest. By 1880 conditions began to improve. Political troubles lessened, law and order prevailed to a larger extent, and, above all, economic forces were shaping themselves in this great undeveloped land. Cotton, which had been sinking steadily from the famine prices of war time to 10 cents a pound in the seventies, now rose suddenly again. The phrase "New South" crept into conversation, and the black laborers of Georgia spat on their hands and began to dig again. It was a wonderful spurt they made in saving in the following decade. Few peasantries can show a like record. In twelve years they increased their property in Georgia one hundred and sixty percent, or from less than six to fifteen millions of dollars. The thought of a commercial panic almost inevitably takes one's mind to Wall Street or Lombard. We have visions of stock exchanges, banks and millionaires. But this is but the froth of panics. The real storm, the real tragedy, is spread broadcast over the land. Away back in the country are the ruined homes, the mortgages foreclosed, the hops of whole lives blighted. Down in the Black Belt of Georgia was felt the full, flat force of the blow that struck honest industry in 1892 and 1893. To cap the disturbance, in other industrial conditions, down fell the price of cotton: from 11½ cents a pound 1890 to 7½ in 1892; then, with a moment of recovery, to 6½ in 1895, and, after a temporary rise, to 5½ in 1898. What followed? What must follow but irritation and disappointment, lawlessness and oppression, lynching and crime? Much has been written on the epidemic of barbarity that has recently disgraced the south. But in no case have I seen the panic of 1893 given its true weight as a cause. Alone, without a delicate problem of race adjustment, crime was inevitable. In Georgia, in the South, there was added to the distress and vice of a struggling proletariat the dawning attempt; of the New South to settle the status of black men. A series of new prospective laws were being passed which were peculiarly galling and insulting not to the worst but to the best of the negroes. Disfranchisement and repression were in the air, and black Georgia grew discouraged. The poor and meaner whites along with their own distress became suddenly aware of the prosperity of their black neighbors, and it made them jealous and angry. The negroes in sudden misfortune became aware of the new slavery debt—the crop-lien system—which, slowly and cunningly devised under the shadow of prejudice, now consists in carrying the mortgage system down till it includes not simply houses and lands, but vegetables animals, and men, makes payment hard, interest enormous, and foreclosure easy. In the decade of prosperity a horde of rascals had sprung up to prey on the negroes' industry and carelessness. There were unscrupulous Jews, grasping Yankees, sons of poor whites; they sold furniture on "installments," they founded tempting "insurance" schemes, they swindled with cheap clocks and organs, and, by the aid of careless laws and the silence of the silent South, they fleeced these black lambs shamelessly, and they are still fleecing. Struggle, hesitation and doubt has been the history of Georgia negroes in the last decade. Often I have had them come to me saying: "But what will be the end of it all? Is there any use striving? Will these white folks ever give the colored man a chance?" Woe to the South when the negro loses hope! In this crisis the tide has already turned, but it was dangerous sailing down there near the turning—how dangerous, few knew. In 1899 cotton rose with a jump to 88 then 10 cents a pound. In the whole land industrial conditions had already improved, and in the South the gospel of work outpreached the anathema of lawlessness. The black man to-day is saving again. Indeed, perhaps, rightly interpreted, that rise and fall of values in the nineties was but the passing of an abnormal wave, like that of the seventies. Such have been the savings of Black Georgia. Considered in bulk and compared with the capitalization of the Steel Trust, they are modest, very modest. Yet in real value these fourteen million mean something like $125 for each black family in Georgia—the accumulations of a generation starting with nothing. To appreciate rightly the whole meaning of this, one must consider the incomes. In the country where the crop-lien and contract labor systems prevail, it is difficult to get at the real income. In 1898, when cotton was lowest, a group of two hundred and seventy-one black farm families, after twelve month's toil, came out at the end of year as follows: In debt, 165; cleared nothing, 53; cleared something, 53. In other words, the great mass of these people worked that year for their board and clothes. In more prosperous years they make more and spend more, for it savors of the gambler's risk and gain. In the cities and towns incomes are far better, but even here eighty per cent. of the black families have incomes under $500 per year, and over forty per cent. under $300. Expenses of living in the town are naturally higher. The savings made from these families are distributed in bits here and there, and not concentrated in a few hands. The average size of negro land-holdings, outside of towns, is sixty-three acres. Nearly a third of the farms are under ten acres, a little over a fourth from ten to forty acres, and less than a fourth forty to one hundred acres. Half the farms are worth less than $100, and only ten per cent. are assessed $500 and more. In the towns the bulk of the property is in holdings of $100 to $500. The towns with something over one-tenth of the total negro population own one-third of the total property—a fact that shows that some beside the vagabonds are hastening to town. Outside land and homes there is little investment of savings. Two and a half millions are in mules, cattle and stock for the farms; a half million in farming tools, and a million TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, OCT. 4, 1501. and a half in household furniture $73,000 invested in merchandise. Thus has the Georgia freedman saved. It is but a beginning, but a beginning to be proud of and to be encouraged. There is no one negro problem, and consequently no one solution. The day is dawning when this will be more widely recognized, and the man with the panacea will be publicly stamped as a quack. Among other negro problems, here is one problem of encouraging savings among men whom the nation for centuries taught to be shiftless. A movement for penny savings banks and land and building associations is needed throughout the south, to atone for the shameful disgrace of the Freedman's Bank, and to make thrift worth while. In the beautiful new business block built by the Prudential Insurance Company in Atlanta, Ga., is a great marble corridor. Within this are two passenger elevators and a freight elevator. On the latter is this sign FOR NEGROES AND OTHER LARGE PACKAGES. A people who in the midst of public insult and private wrong have saved fourteen millions in a generation deserve encouragement. THEIR blackness certainly meaus something—it means Pluck. CHECK TO DISFRANCHISEMENT. From Los Angeles Herald. The final action of Alabama on the franchise question indicates that the South is coming to its senses. The radical plan for disfranchising the Negro by the new constitution was materially modified before its adoption. The change of program is undoubtedly due to the earnest efforts of Senator Morgan, and a small coterie of influential Democrats, who fore saw retaliatory measures by Congress. If the so-called grandfather clause has been adopted directly discriminating against the Negroes, Congress would surely have reduced the State's Congressional representation to correspond with the elimination of the Negro vote. It was that contingency, probably, that led to the action of the Democratic leaders in Alabama. The franchise clause of the new constitution, as now operative, places whites and blacks on a level in the voting privilege, after January 1, 1903. The educational qualification is imperative, but it applies with equal force to the two races. A voter, after the date noted, must be able to read and write the English language, and must be possessed of enough property to show that he is not a pauper, and that he follows some honest occupation. The question of color is not considered. There will be no discrimination, as originally intended, in favor of illiterate whites who are sons or grandsons of soldiers. The new plan will remove the direct discrimination against the Negroes, but the general purpose of curtailing their voting strength will be accomplished. The percentage of illiterate Negroes is far greater than that of whites and the loss of votes will be proportionate. With an appearance of fairness, ample provision for the education of illiterate adults is promised. An incentive will be given to the Negroes to qualify themselves for voting, and therein lies the only hope of retaining their present electoral strength. A MODERN SCHOOL Prof. W. T. Vernon, president of the Quindaro Industrial school was in Topeka this week and reports having purchased a fine $1000 printing press and gasoline engine which will be used to instruct the pupils in that department. All the latest improved machinery is being added and if the rapid stride of the past three years is kept up for five years more, it will be the leading industrial school of the country. Prof. Vernon is putting forth every effort to make this institution excel all others of its class. They have employed a first-class class of instructors in all departments, so there is no excuse in not sending your son or daughter where they can get a first-class industrial training. A fine structure is now in course of erection and when completed will be one of the most beautiful architectural buildings in the great West. Let the good work continue Bro. Vernon. Exterminate The Anarchist N my judgment anarchy is iudividualism run down. Its latest act has caused the world to bow in sorrow, and this nation to sweat great drops of blood; our stammering bewildered tongues are tied to the rooftops of our mouths; we cannot give voice to our feelings. The assassination of our president was intended as a blow at our government by taking the life of our chief executive. Here then is a new and monstrous condition in our social and public life, with which the country is brought face to face. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln came as a last strain of the civil war. The assassination of James A. Garfeld came from the hands of an idiotic crank, but the assassination of William McKinley has no parallel in the history of crime. The assassin had a fair trial and after due deliberation the court adjourned to meet again in thirty days with Leon Zcolgosz unanimously elected chairman of the next meeting. Today our president lies dead through the treacherous weapon of a good-for-nothing rattle-brained anarchist. There are no adjectives in all the languages of mankind strong enough to express my lothing and hatred and condemn the man that would commit such a cowardly crime. For four hours this human vulture waited in line at the temple of music at Buffalo for his turn to meet the president Finally it came, and he extended to him the right hand of fellowship to gain his confidence, at the same time with a treacherous and deadly weapon in his left hand, and without a moments warning he launched his soul into eternity. My God, its enough to make the black hair of eternal darkness turn white with horror. In my judgment the American people should take up this question of anarchy and force its settlement forever; it is not within the law or the constitution to deal otherwise. It has no plea, it has no defense, it has a past but no future. Its appearance anywhere on the American continent should be the signal for the sharp crack of the rifle. For 250 years this continent has been the dumping ground for these moth-eaten suckers of humanity, who never knew the first principles of freedom. For 250 years the tyrannical hand of foreign depotism has been pushing them this way, and they have come here welcomed to our shores by the serene voice of liberty; have come here as human vultures to assail our government, undermine our constitution and assassinate our president; Leon Czolgosz's crime would darken the blackest pages of criminal history. He and his anarchism must go to their own place—that of eternal damnation. William McKinley was, in my judgment, the brightest man ever president of this nation. Born in poverty and obscurity, assassinated in the prime of life, the world had never measured his fame. He was an ideal statesman, a perfect model of integrity. An intellectual giant, whose mind was like a placid lake that reflected truths like stars. He was the greatest friend the American laboring man ever had. He represented the only nation in the world where labor has enough to eat and wear; the only nation that gives to the lowest equal opportunity with the greatest. In this country we all belong to the royal family; we are all a part of the sovereign power and surely it is worth something to know and that in this blessed country there are no lords, nor dukes, nor kings, nor queens to which we are compelled to bow in obedience. In my judgment God and civilization demands to-day of the two great political parties of this country to declare in some strong and unmistakable plank that they will extirpate heroically and forever this great curse of anarchy from the American continent. We want some president to come in on an anti-anarchist platform, and in his opening message to congress ask for an appropriation for military expedition and then put Teddy Roosevelt in his lightning stirups, heading his horse westward gathering his rough riders as he comes; turn him loose and in twelve months this curse of anarchy will be extirpated and national de cency vindicated, compelling anarchist chiefs to take the oath of allegiance will ever do it, for they have declared in open assembly that perjury in their cause is commendable. Anything shorter than bayonets and anything safer than bullets will never do that work. President McKinley is dead; he has gone from us; the grave will hold his dust, his spirit has gone to God who gave it. But his principles of eternal truth and absolute justice to all will live as long as this earth is kissed by the rosy sunlight of heaven and mortal man is able to keep a record. He has simply gone home, home with God, home with the angels, and through the rich grace of Him who doeth all things well may we all reach it. With love and good wishes for every true American citizen and death and destruction to anarchy, I remain Respectfully, W.R, KUYLENDALL 1005 Kansas Avenue. CONFERENCE HAS ADJOURNED. The A. M. D. conference of Kansas and Nebraska which has been in session at Atchison for a week has closed. The reports showed that there are 4,010 church members in the conference, and 120 preachers The salaries of the preachers last year amounted to $15,990.30, or less than an average of $300 a year each. The number added to the churches during the year was 467. There was collected for the general conference fund the sum of $2,289.59. This money goes for educational and missionary purposes and for the support of the bishops and other expenses. The committee on temperance introduced a resolution prohibiting preachers from smoking or using tobacco in any form. Some of the preachers had been smoking for years, and the discussion became heated. Things got very warm in the room, as persons with the tobacco habit did not want their indulgence interfered with. They lost the tight and the resolution was adopted, and they were notified that they would be expected to stop chewing and smoking. The ministers were assigned to the following charges for the coming year: Fort Scott district, the Rev G A Griffith, presiding elder; M Collins, Fort Scott; B R Monroe, Parsons; B F Brown, Arkansas City; R F Green, Galena; F W Wartel, Independence; L W McCormick, Coffeyville; J R Ramsey, Baxter Springs; Louis Parker, Wier City; J W Wilson, Garnett, John B Young, Iola; J Y Mendows, Cherokee; C H Brown, Oswego; P Williams, Pleasanton; A Sims, Winfield; A W Ramsey, Pittsburg. Topeka district, J W Braxton, presiding elder; A M Ward, St John, Topeka; W P Greene, Brown's chapel, Topeka; A C Terrell, Wichita; P D Yochum, Lawrence; H H Lucas' Emporia; F G Barr, Ottawa; B R Guy, Argentine; A H Brooks, Wamego and Manhattan; R C Lee, Hutchinson; W H H Jones, Great Bend; W G Barnett, Sterling; J P Bond, Lake View; J M Pope, Nicodemus; C A Wood. Council Grove; B R Ross Junction City; R Chism, Abilene. S W Alexander. Ellsworth; L C Newby. Olathe; B F Franklin, St John; James House, Garden City; general missionary, C A Morgan. Omaha district, the Rev J R Ransom presiding elder; G II Sheffer, Omaha; G C Clark, Lawrence; H W King, Atchison; M Wooton, Lincoln; I S Wilson, North Topeka; N T Gamble, North Lawrence; Robert House. Quindaro: D D Cole, Holton and Horton; P D Davis, Troy and Elwood; J J Pleasant, Bonner Springs and Edwardsville; J J Watson, Oskaloosa; Johnson Taylor, Zion and Tonganoxie; A J King Nebraska City; J W Williams, Fremont and South Omaha; Fall City and White Cloud to be supplied; R .Davis, Alliance. Transferred—W J Taliferro, to Colorado conference and A A Clark to the North Missouri conference. Would Make a Model Governor. No Man in Kansas More Fully Comprehends the Needs of the State Hon. George E. Cole Would Make a Model More Fully Comprehend In view of the fact that he would make a model governor, the many friends of Hon. George E. Cole, state auditor, are still urging him to become a candidate for governor. As yet Mr. Cole has made no public declaration as to what he will do. He realizes that to be governor of the great state of Kansas is an honor which is worthy of the loftiest ambition of any man; yet, his modest retiring disposition and nature will not permit him to thrust himself upon the people. Kansas needs just such a man for governor. He belongs to no faction or clique, and consequently would be directly the people's candidate. In an extraordinary and remarkable degree, Mr. Cole possesses certain elements of strength which make him exceedingly strong with the people. No man in the state more fully comprehends the needs and wants of the PETER H. institutions of the state. As auditor of state, he has shown great executive ability in the administration of the affairs of that department in accordance with the laws of the state. He is firm and resolute, yet fair and honest. His sterling honesty is so well known that no man will dare approach him regarding any matter which savors of dishonesty. Having a character above reproach, unquestioned ability and integrity, and being endowed with splendid intellectual attainments, Mr. Cole would indeed make a model governor. In speaking of Auditor Cole, Will White in his Emporia Gazette says: "There is considerable talk about the prospective gubernatorial candidacy of George Cole, now auditor of the state of Kansas. There is no crowd, nor faction, nor clique back of this candidacy. It won't be a Burton victory if Cole wins, nor a Leland defeat if Cole loses. The shrewdest politicians of all the crowds THE MOCK CONVENTION. The National Republican Conven- vention is hereby called to reassemble at the Shiloh Baptist Church, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1901, at the hour of no clock, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States, and of selecting a National Committee. We are pleased to announce reduced rates on all roads excepting that the Peerless Orator of the Shunganunga and the Gentleman Irm Georgia will pay "full tariff rates. The following delegated members of the Republican Convention will take notice that they are duly summoned and that, barring accidents by land and sea and the restraints of prison bars, they must be present promptly at eight o'clock; as we shall call the convention to order at that time and proceed to "Cal the Roll." John Kelley, Kansas Wes Brow, Ollie John Taylor, Illinois Jas Mason, Majer Wm Cope, Utah WG Wallace, Coitelo H Monroe, Alabama P Thomas, Tora Col Jeltz, N Carolina G Womith, Matee H Fthly, Idaho R Koot, Ino ane A Jordan, Florida O bandersen, Nebraska N Chiles, 8 Carolina D Mallory, Mississippi W McKnight, W V Rev Helm, Mississippi a store Madison one the undeced hear held but to be a Negro, Too? ble Model Governor. No Man in Kansas chends the Needs of the State are for Cole, because they all know that the politicians of the other crowd can't "work" him. Generally speaking, the average man in politics is honest. If he succeeds for a long time he must be honest in the nature of things; and the average politician would rather have an honest man in authority than a dishonest man. A politician doesn't care to work his own schemes so much as he cares to keep the other fellows—whom he considers dishonest—from working their schemes. All hands know that under the Cole administration there would be no dishonest schemes. Every crowd would have a fair deal and every appointment would be honest, worthy and capable. George Cole has been auditor of Kansas three terms. He knows all the ins and outs of state administrations. He can't be fooled. He has been courageous, honest, and, above all, intelligently brave and intelligently honest. He stands for the clean open-and-above-board politics. He is true to the interest of the tax-payers before he is to the interest of any politician or any party, for that matter. If Cole is the Republican candidate for governor he will make a remarkable race and a great administration." Kansas City Journal: "The boom' of State Auditor George E. Cole for governor is spreading throughout the state, and unless Cole, himself, does something to head it off, he will be a dangerous opponent to some of the other candidates. Outside of F. D. Coburn, no man in Kansas' public life stands any closer to the farmers than Cole. During his three terms as state auditor he has carefully guarded the people's interests in all financial transactions and his record in this respect is thoroughly known by the men at the plow. Cole is not only strong with the masses but also stands in with the leaders. He is about as smooth a politician as there is in the state. For these reasons he is looked upon as one of the strong men in the gubernatorial race. State Auditor George E. Cole is said to be a candidate for the nomination for governor next year. If he really enters the race he will make a strong candidate for he will be free from cliques and combines of all kinds, and his record as state auditor hac made him immensely popular with the masses.—Lincoln Republican. We heartily indorse the above, Why can't the people take a hand in the election of a man like George Cole whose character is above reproach, and whose integrity and ability is unquestioned. The people know Mr. Cole and like him. Even the politicians can say nothing against him—Ellsworth Reporter. B Pope, Virginia T S Scott, Oregon J H Guy, New York J Martin, Delaware G Page, New Jersey P C Danford, Louisiana L Spahulung, Kentucky J H Bell, Minnesota W Fisher, Wisconsin S G Walkin, Arkansas D Hope, Georgia F Ware, Pennsylvania R Highwater, Vermont P Dais, Connecticut W J Johnson, Maine F M Sonnetreet, N. H. J Anderson, K Island J White, Tennessee W J Harris, Nevada J Jackson, Montano Capt Reynolds, Califor E Ridley, Iowa Wil Stewart, N Dakota J Stewart B Dakota J B Bass, Mass Wm Johnson, Wyo. J L Harrison, D C M Glejvre, Arrona J W Vanha, I T W A Jordan, Okla T E H Upshaw, N Mcv John Sullery, Ata ka. S. G. WATKINS W. W. PLUME, Chairman. Secretary. aily Capital: James Scales, a Negro laborer, fell dead at t o'clock yesterday as he was about to resume work at the close of the noon hour. He was employed on the tracks of the city railway near Seventeenth and Buchannan. Scales, who was a man of about 60 years, has no relatives here besides a brother, Andrew, in partnership with whom he owned a store at the corner of First and Madison streets where he lived. Corone Hogeboom, who superintended the removal of the body to Barclay's undertaking establishment, pronounced the death to have been from heart failure. No inquest will be held. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 114 Eighth st. NICK CHILES - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail..... $1 ix months by mail..... 350 Three months by mail..... 500 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. The First colored bank in the North was opened at Philadelphia last week. John Clinton, Jr., is president of it. Two thousand people, according to the American Herald, attended the opening reception. We hope the bank may prove a successful venture. In another part of the paper can be found an article written by Ira Smith, foreman of THE PLAINDEALER, in reply to J. Frank Smith, editor of the Pleasanton Observer. This article appeared in the Pleasanton Enterprise last week, and we reproduce it in the columns of this paper as an example of the stand Negroes must take if they expect the respect of true Americans that they are entitled to. We know nothing of the situation in Linn county; and are not acquainted with the editor of the Observer, but we do know that Ira Smith is a worthy, upright and truthful young man. The Negroes must stand up for their rights and be ever ready to strike the head of a snake when it appears above the grass. If there were a few more such independent thinkers and forcible writers as Ira Smith, the Afro-Americans would soon be respected according to the merit of each individual. We say to the colored voters of Linn county: Remember this man who is so ready to give you "taffy" when he is now a candidate for office, by voting solid against him. A lesson of this kind will inculcate quicker, the degree of respect due our race, into those who ask our suffrage than columns written in newspapers. Brothers of Linn county, remember your duty to this and the future generations of our race. Passing Comment. By M. G. HOLLOWAY The Santa Fe stands nobly by the Negro in its employ, and positively refuses to dismiss him. On a branch in Texas, where the company employes Negro brakemen, the whites declare the Negroes must leave that section of the country. The terminus of the branch in question is at Somerville, where a race riot was indulged in recently. This is the only division on the Santa Fe where Negro brakemen are employed. The company had experienced much trouble in securing white brakemen on this branch and consequently gave the Negro employment. They have proved good workmen and the company is satisfied. The railroad management claim that white trainmen,, aided by white citizens, have taken it upon themselves to oust the Negroes by coercion and intimidation and the Negroes resisted. No official complaint having been filed by the trainmen the company will not discharge its Negro employs. White conductors on this division have refused to go out on eir runs with Negro brakemen and yet the Santa Fe has retained the Negro. And, why? Because he has proven himself of service to the company. This is evidence that the Negro can do what white men do if given a chance. Is it any more humiliating to these white conductors, in Texas, to go out with Negro brakemen than Negro porters, who usually act, to a great extent, as brakemen and are only distinguished from brakemen by the inscription upon their caps? \o. But then these Western Texas fellows have no love for Negroes and will resort to any method to intimidate them. If there is any place that produces a meaner set of human vultures than Texas it has not yet been found. They will tell you "we are not used to niggers" doing this on that, and that they don't need you in their community. 'Tis just this class of men who inhabit the new towns where they have ordered Negroes to vacate. Two little colored boys, whom it was alleged stoned a white man to death, paid the penalty in Shelbyville, Ky., Wednesday morning as per order of Judge Lynch. It was only alleged that they committed the crime and they were landed in the city bastile for safe keeping, that is until the angry mob had completed arrangements for the "string social." About 2 a.m., the mob escorted the boys to a trestle work, where the devlish deed that will not be forgotten was committed. The action of this mob is another form of anarchy. How much better it would have been to send these little wandering boys, if such they were, to the reformatory, than to thus mete revenge? Such action does not remedy the affair, but has a tendency to increase crime. Is it not a fact that white women are as liable to be assaulted by a white man as by a "burly Negro?" Twice within the past fortnight two white women have been the victims of two inhuman white monsters, who so dearly love and respect the chasity of woman. Monday night at Ottawa, a woman was knocked down, silenced by a handkerchief placed over her mouth and assaulted, and all this was the deed of another white man, who no doubt supposed some Negro would be suspected. The woman recognized her assailant as being white and of course the result will be tame. It is said that blood hounds will run him down and in such event he will be given a fair trial and perhaps allowed to spend a short time with "Slick" Slater. This demon, the burnt cork man and "Slick" make a nice trio and demonstrate the immoral degency of some whites. Time alone will reveal all things and it won't be long before many things will be shown in their true light, then and not until then will the Negroes' persecutions be lessened. Poor old gloomy Leavenworth has been heard from again and about two hundred brutes were anxious to give a poor defenseless woman a "neck tie social" which was narrowly averted. It appears that a smooth white fellow fleeced about 200 at the rate of twenty-five cents each, under the pretention of giving a performance in a park, and just before the time to begin, he secured the gate fee from the woman in charge and made "his get-away," having the poor woman to suffer the consequen- ces. The crowd, without finding out the cause, hastened to mob the woman, who was unable to replace their money. Shame on a class of men who will impose upon the gentler sex. Are they heathens? Are they not satisfied with the bad record of Leavenworth or are they desirous of adding another black page to its history? Woe unto Leavenworth! She should wash her garments and free herself from such iniquities. This smooth fellow had been hanging around Leavenworth long enough to learn their ways and took advantage of the first opportunity. We hope the people of that modern Gomorrah will soon see themselves as others see them and repent while the time is opportune. The Boone Concert Company gave two concerts in Topcka this week. One at the Parkdale M. E. church and the other at the St. John A. M. E. church on Tuesday night. A crowded house greeted Blind Boone on Tuesday night, made up of all classes, who thoroughly enjoyed the unique performance of this prodigy. Boone played with marked ability some of the most difficult compositions, mixing just enough rag-time to keep the spirit of the audience on the tiptoe of expectancy. Boone played with vigor responding to the requests of the audience. Among the pieces played was a very creditable composition by Mrs. Geo. W. Hamilton, of Topeka, Mrs. Hamilton is one of our ladies of whom we are proud. The singing of Miss Maria Wingo was pleasing to the audience. She received many encores. Her singing of the "Honey-suckle and the Bee" brought out the full strength of her fine contralto voice. The concert was a financial success bringing good returns to the Sheldon league and the church. Mrs Current Gray is on the sick list A very large fire took place on Sunday morning, on New Hampshire street. The Y. M. C. A building was burned to the ground, destroying many valuable things. Among them were the guns and uniforms of the Guards and some relics belonging to the Twenty-third Kansas. Property around the large building was greatly damaged. The clubs and societies are beginning to revive. The stockholders of the Douglas Mercantile company held a meeting last Friday, to consider the proposition of increasing the stock. The people of Lawrence regret very much the loss of their colored jeweler. A. Stone has gone to Topeka, to work in Lee's drug store. He is a very able young man and the people here wish him well. Mrs. Daisy Kennedy and Delbert Simmons were visiting in Topeka, Sunday. We think that the colored people are entitled to another colored teacher in Mr. Gregg's place at New York school. There is no reasonable excuse for not appointing another teacher, since there are so many young women and men of our race needing and competent to have the school. It further seems that the complaint of so many colored people who pay taxes is not only just but pased upon proper and right- 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. THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT to prepare for the ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands in our pulpits today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, preparing for the work of teaching in the public schools and giving a higher training to those desiring the same. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, fitting students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for furnishing an opportunity for proficiency in that finest of fine arts—music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT. It is the intention of this department to give our youth training, fitting them for the work of life in the industrial world. We are opinioned that in this day of competition and labor unions and stern demands nothing will so aid the Negro as to prepare his child to compete with any in the world of skilled labor. With such training no man need fear for the future of his children or the future of his race. COURSES, Architectural or Mechanical drawing and Carpentry. Printing, both job and journeyman. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. FACULTY—The faculty is composed of graduates from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and Hampton: the best schools of the country maintained by our people. Following is the faculty: Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B S D, Am. Pres. Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. Crosby Bros $16 in prizes at Topsy Hosiery Sale SEE NORTH WINDOW The Topsy Hosiery Sale at the Hosiery Store Begun this Week We think TOPSY HOSIERY is the BEST, because we can make good every pair that goes wrong. The makers of this brand want us to see how many dollars worth of Topsy Hosiery we can sell in a single week, hence this OFFER of $5.00 as FIRST PRIZE to the person buying, the greatest amounts in dollars and cents in a single week; $3.00 as SECOND PRIZE; $2.00 as THIRD PRIZE. GUESS at the number of pairs in the window, and if you come nearest to the exact count, you will get a PRIZE of $3.00. If your Guess is second, prize is $2.00 If your Guess is third, prize is $1.00. Leave your guess at the Hosiery Department to be registered. Tuesday, October 8, settling day. Be sure and bring your tickets. ful ground, unless the schoolboard finds some better reasons than they have yet let the people know. JOPLIN NOTES. Rev. Page preached his farewell sermon at A. M. E. church, last Sunday afternoon. John Webb went to Chetopa last Sunday morning. Mrs. Rich Pearson and son, Clarence, are visiting relatives in Pittsburg, Kas. Miss Annie Simmons, of Carthage, is the guest of Miss Louisa Garth, Ed Thompkins has sold his barber shop at Thirteenth and main and will go to Hartsville Mo. Ed Campbell and Miss Eva Williams were quietly married last Thursday. Forepaugh and Sells great show was the attraction in Joplin last Thursday. The little seven year old son of Rev. M. L. Jackson died last Thursday. The funeral was held at the M. E. church Friday morning and the remains were interred in Fairview cemetery. Miss Bertha Hughes has been very sick the past week. The grand concert at the M. E. church Friday night was well attended and an excellent program was rendered. Rev. H. H. Curtis is in Topeka this week. T. Hardy died at his home in North Joplin last Sunday. The funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church Monday, at 3 p. m. Mesdames E. Cole and G. Seibert entertained a number of friends monday evening complimentary to their sister, Miss Liz- DEPARTMET S prepare for the demands in our pul- lining for the work tools and giving a the same. stating students for an opportunity of such in child- nishing an oppor-tist of fine arts— NT. It is the in- ne our youth train- life in the in- dust that in this day of old stern demands as to prepare his world of skilled man need fear for future of his race. mechanical drawing job and journey- Business Course and plain sewing. oosed of graduates like, Tuskegee and the country main- Bowman, Tuskegee drawing and Carp- structor in print- ing berforce, instruct- graphy; James T. tailoring: E. J. Vet- A. F. Moore of Fi literature; S. L. Mrs. Lulu Cunnu Morris, matron, the lecturers on various OPPORTUNITIES constantly labor of people under their hand to the same sting of poverty, deserving are give- EXPENSES—Bow- month, $1: room trance, $1. It is not neces- encouraged here; strong substantia- is not needed by School opened So for entrance can Vernon. Quindar latest complete co- regarding the sa- tion or catalogue Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilberforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. Opportunities—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. Expenses—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1: room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. 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. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. T. Vernon, Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilberforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. Opportunities—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. Expenses—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1: room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. T. Vernon. Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to WILLIAM T. VERNON Mills Dry lls Dry Goods Store Mills Dry Goods Store You will find this fall the finest collection of LADIES' TAILOR AND DIES' TAILOR-MADE SUITS AND COATS They have ever shown. The suits at $10 are the equal in style cost. We want y the colors and sizes are Black, Grey and 36, 38, 40 and 42. THE NEW JACK are very spo MILLS DRY $10.00 are the equal in style to those of higher cost. We want you to see them while the colors and sizes are complete. Cofors are Black, Grey and Tan. Sizee 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42. E NEW JACKETS AT $10.00 are very special bargains. HILLS DRY GOODS STORE are the equal in style to those of higher cost. We want you to see them while the colors and sizes are complete. Cofors are Black, Grey and Tan. Sizee 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42. THE NEW JACKETS AT $10.00 are very special bargains. MILLS DRY GOODS STORE zie Mason, who left Tuesday morning for Kansas City, and on her arrival to be married to Jno. Curry, also a Joplinite. She received many handsome presents, and their many friends all join in extending congratulations. The Bazar which has been conducted at the A. M. E. church for three evenings by Prof. C. Hunter, closed monday night with a grand program. Rev. Page left Tuesday morning for Kansas City to attend the A. M. E conference. Mrs. C. Knight is expected home from Ft. Scott this week, where she has been to attend the funeral of her niece, Mrs. Kemp. y Bros Topsy Hosiery Sale QUINDARO, KAS 632-636 Quinev Street. Topeka, Ks W. M. COLEMAN, M. D., SPECIALIST in diseases of women and children..... EMPORIA, KANSAS 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 Restaurant. 845 E. WARREN STREET. When in Kansas City Please Call at The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. WHEN IN LEAVENWORTH, CALL AT JOHN BAKER'S FIRST CLASS, Restaurant. Ice Cream, and Lunch at all hours 408 5th St. LEAVENWORTH, KANS Home Lunch Counter, 118 N. 5th St., Leavenworth, Kas. Everything first-class and up to-date. When in the city call and see us. Ice Cream and Lunch at all hours. Prices to suit you. W. M. McKEE, Proprietor EAGLE'S "Rose Tint" Leads All Others. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexious. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPKEA, KANSAS George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness ...Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan In the District Court in and for Shawnee County Kansas. SARAH HALL, Plantiff, vs. JOHN HALL, Defendant. [21249] The defendant John Hall is hereby notified that he has been used by Sarah Hall in the District Court afterward in an action for a divorce and that unless he answer the petition filed in said cause on or before this day of October, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered for divorce as prayed for thereon. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plantiff. [REAT] Attest. A. M. CALLIHAM, Clerk PUBLIC SALE Note is hereby given that I will, at the front door of the Court屋 on Monday, the 20th day of September, 1927, at 10 o'clock A.M. sell at public sale, to the highest and best bidder, for cash in hand, the following described real estate belonging to the estate of London Wison, deceased, and Lyng anduate in Shawnee County, Kansas, to own An undivided one-half-of-commencing 871-100 chains west, and 99-100 chains south of the north east corner of the north west quarter of section 5 Township, 12 range, 16 range, west 84 feet, thence south 111 feet, thence east 84 feet, thence north 111 feet A. P. ROUNDTREE. NOTICE In the Justice Court in and for soldier Towship shawnee County, Kansas, before Thos. T. Wright Justice of the I Peace. (0. A. FAILOR, pliff WALF K R. JONES, dett. The above defendant, Walter M. Jones is hereby notified and required to take notice, that he has been used by plaintiff and that the above named Justice did on the 31st day of Aug. 1902, issue an order of garnishment favor of planifit aforeseen, to the Pull, manilla Car Co. and against you, the said Walter M. Jones, for the sum ($25.00) twenty-five dollars and costs. And that cause of action and the trial thereof is by said justice set for hearing at his office, in said township, on the 32d day of September, at 8 o'clock a.m. of said day, and that you must answer the cause of action therein alleged against you at or before the time set for trial herein, or说 claim and cause of action will be taken as true, and judgment rendered against you for the sum of Twenty five dollars ($25.00) and costs. O. A. TAYLOR, pliff By his Attorney, A. M. Thomas. The best place to buy drugs is at Lee's. See E. S. Lee, Druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. FOR SALE. An up-to-date printing office and weekly newspaper. Write to H. Aug. Guest, South McAlester, I. T. Mr. Thurman, of Chicago, is in the city, the guest of Dr. Vernella. Mrs. E. W. Matley and Miss Nancy Dean have returned from Chicago, Ill. Alfred Stone, of Lawrence is now employed at E. S. Lee's drug store. Mrs. Matheny is seriously ill at her residence, number 1,229, Monroe street. Timothy Cooper, of Kansas City and who is enroute to Denver, spent a few days in the city. Miss Arnnett Scott, who has been the guest of Miss Elleanor Brashers, has returned to her home in Kansas City. Mrs. Margaret Roberts was called to Great Bend on account of the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Lennie Russell. Mrs. N. Chiles and daughter Thelma returned home Thursday after visiting in Atchison and Lawrence. Miss Corinne Wathall, of Hiawatha, who has been visiting Miss Gertrude Solomon, left Thursday for St. Joseph. Miss Hester Hawkins entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday complimentary to Miss Lizzie Patterson. Miss Emma Nash, who was the guest of Misses Eva and Lillian Phillips, returned to her home in Leavenworth Sunday. Prof. Fred Roundtree is on the sick list this week. The PLAINDEALER wishes him a speedy recovery. Miss Nellie Hicks is teaching music at her residence this Fall. She is out with the industrial institute. The Blind Boone Concert Company played to a crowded house at. St. John A. M. E. church last Tuesday evening. Dr. E. S. Lee left the city Monday, for Ohio, where he will visit relatives and friends. This paper wishes him a pleasant trip. Rev. W. E. Helm pastor of Shiloh Baptist church is quite sick at his home, 1201 west 12th street; may he soon recover. Mr. Edward Thompson has gone to Wellington, to visit his parents. From there he will go to Lincoln, O. T. where he will teach school. James B. Williams, Fred Stonestreet, Elmer Link and and Thomas Allen spent Sunday in Lawrence. They report e a good time. H. I. Monroe and Mrs. E. Gaines will leave the city for Atchison, next Tuesday morning, to attend the Baptist State Convention. Prof. S. G. Watkins claims that Lane school has the largest enrollment and more beautiful pictures than any colored school in the city. The Marion Harmony Four of Omaha, comprising Grant Stroter, Chas H. Marrs, Perry Phillips and Jack W. Marion, were guests at the Chiles Hotel Thursday. The four were enroute to Holton where they will attend the fair. Jack Marion, manager of the quartet, was formerly a resident of this city and visited his mother while here. The young ladies of the Golden Rod Club opened the season by giving a reception, last Friday afternoon, occupying the hours between two and six, at the residence of their president Mrs. M. B. Jordan. The house and porch were profusely decorated with golden rod and sweet fern. The club's colors, yellow and gold, were the only colors used. During the afternoon about seventy-five ladies called and each was presented with a souvenir card from which extended two small cords, yellow and green, and also a yellow ribbon. The upper cord bore the date, Sept. 1899, and the lower bore the date, Sept. 1901. Dainty refreshments were served and each member left with an encouraging remark to the young ladies who have been organized just two years. They will now begin earnest work for the coming Federation. The club will meet Friday, Oct. 4 with Miss Lena Thompson. Prof. Geo. W. Jackson, musical director of the Twenty-Third Regimental Band, will be given a benefit entertainment at the Auditorium on Tuesday, October 15th. Prof. Jackson will be assisted by members of the St. John A. M. E. choir and Shiloh Baptist choir, Mrs. J. M. Wright soprano, Mrs. J. H. Hare, soprano, Mrs. M. W. Owens, soprano, Miss Cora Merritt. contralto, Mrs. O. A. Taylor, pianist, and Miss Nellie Hicks, contralto and pianist. The program will be announced later, and will be well worth the price of admission. Prof. Jackson has been a faithful worker for Topeka, and is deserving of liberal patronage. Rev. H. H. Curtis, of Joplin, Mo., the Grand Secretary of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of Kansas, A. F. & A. M., preached for Rev. H. W. White at the B. St. Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. He, Rev. White and Prof S. G. Watkins were invited to the residence of M. W. Radfard at 1231 Jefferson street, for dinner, of which a handsome dinner was served. Everything to suit the season. Mrs. Della Williams of Colorado Springs, who is visiting relatives in this city, being one of the guests, also J. H. Payne Mrs. C. Lisenby and E. McClelland and wife. A musical entertainment was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fort in North Topeka, Thursday evening, in honor of Edwin Thompson, who will depart in a few days for Lincoln, O. T. where he will teach this winter. A well rendered program of choice selections was followed by a dainty course of refreshments. The entertainment was a complete success and closed at a late hour. Miss Emma Nash, of Leavenworth, was a guest of honor. There will be a grand reception given by the Phyllis Wheatley Club for the benefit of the Shiloh Baptist Church, at the residence of Mrs. Charley Bradshaw, 1510 Quincy Street Wednesday evening October 9. All of the missionary bags will be turned in that night. The young men are requested to come and find out the ages of the young ladies. Misses Eva Overr and Ellen Page will preside at the punch bowl. Misses Lizzie Meadow Lula Mc.Dowl and Nellie MacAdoo will serve the guests. Misses Ellen Gaines and Clara Bradshaw will receive the guest. Miss Hazel Washington will furnish music for the occasion and some of the best music of the season will be among her selections. Everybody is invited to come and have a good time. The reception will begin at 2 p. m. and ast until 10 p. m. The Imperial Art Club will meet with Mrs. John Barker on Saturday afternoon. Wm. Loyd Wright left for Chicago on Tuesday. Mr. W. F. W. Stafford and family, formerly of Emporia but of late from Kalamazoo Mich. will make Topeka their home, making 411 Western Ave. their residence. We welcome them, for he is a man of business qualities and there is no reason why he should not succeed. The C. M. E. church, Rev. Palmer pastor, expects to hold services in the new house of worship, on the first Sunday in Oct. Rev. Palmer is doing a great work. The young ladies of the Second Baptist church, Rev. Raimy pastor, gave a concert, Wednesday evening, September 25, realizing $22.20. Service at the A. M. E. church Sunday night was conducted by Rev. T. Reaves, Rev. Lee being at conference. The Tabernacle church is preparing to move their house of worship on lots recently purchased. Hon. G.A.Vandevier, a prominent attorney of the city, lectured to the colored people at the A M E church, last monday evening; subject: "The Wants and Future of the American Negro." He strenuously advised along the lines of morality, education, wealth and classification. The talk was appreciated by all. Mrs. Belle Murphy, whose former husband, Thomas Mullen, was shot to death in the principal street of our city, about six years ago, and who, about two years ago, became the wife of Charles Murphy, a bright and industrious young man, received on the 25th the sad intelligence from Undertaker W. H. Bowdlear of Ripley, Okla., that she was again called to mourn the loss of a husband. Mr. Murphy had fallen a victim to what was called the accidental discharge of a shot gun, 5 miles southwest of Ripley. He and James Parker left Hutchinson for Oklahoma, to pick cotton, and were traveling companions, alone in a wagon. No information can be had respecting the shooting save that given by Mr. Parker at the coroner's inquest held near Ripley. Mr. Perkins, of St. John, is visiting his friend, A. M. Tyler Those yery, very devout old christian sisters and brothers who can never find time or health that will enable them to attend church, and so poor they can't afford a dollar for church or THE PLAINDEALER, have so improved in health and wealth that they have turned out today, almost to a man, to follow after Ringling Bro's Great Circus. May they not faint by the way. WICHITA, KANSAS. John Rawlins is visiting in the city, from Oklahoma. Mrs. S. W. Jones entertained Mrs. L. Milton, of Leavenworth, at tea, Friday evening. Rev. Terrill and wife left Monday of last week to attend the conference held in Atchison. Emancipation was celebrated Monday, the 23rd, with a picnic at Riverside, and a grand entertainment at Peerless hall in the evening. The ladies of Wichita Tabernacle No. 34, held their installation at Odd Fellows' hall, Thursday eve. The officers were installed by Deputy Lizzie Milton, Leavenworth. LINCOLN NOTES. Rev. Elmgreen filled the pulpit Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. W. Jeffress preached two very eloquent sermons last Sunday, to large audiences. Mrs. P. Graves is visiting in mead, Neb. Mrs. H. Solomon of Leadville, Col., is visiting in our city with a view of remaining. She is the guest of Mrs. T. Carnahan. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard, we will forfeit $0.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $0.00 if you if they were not true to all we clare several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied. 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozono as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinks some Hair. It will make short, hair you head of all itching, worrying and Scurl can not live after Ozono be from falling out. It will restore hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but when you to use hot irons. Friends, do my life of the hair, and cause it to drop outside assistance. Nothing but Oz straight forever. You can stop the hair are seen in a day or two after. The price of Ozono is 50c. a be this liberal offer, which is good at at us, enclosing with it the sum of four large boxes of Ozono and one which makes black skin bright, roux skin diseases. Also removes all face small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—reed and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure you head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and bourf can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. Mrs. Ida Graham of Kansas City is the guest of miss minnie Coil. Mrs. maj. moore will leave on monday for a ten days visit in Atchison and Kansas City. A grand dedication and rally will take place the third Sunday in October at the Baptist church. The Sorosis club was delightfully entertained last Wednesday evening by misses Luetta Gardner and Mary Hawkins, at the residence of the former. Twenty-five were present to enjoy the delicious five-course collation at the close of the evening. Mrs. R. H. Wade, assisted by Hazel Washington, entertained her Sunday school class last Saturday from 2:30 to 5:30 p. m. The little girls amused themselves serving, garnes etc. Hazel Washington received a prize for remembering the subject of ten out of thirteen lessons for the past quarter and Ara Hawkins a prize for the nearest sewing. Those present were: Bessie Bennett, Ophelia Lacy, Hazel Barton, Irene Scott, Lillie Perkins, Vera Ward, Uthel Johns, Alene Barker, Alberta Guy, Lulu Odel, Daisy Richardson and Ara Hawkins. Mesdames A. Howard and Oden entertained informally Friday afternoon Sept. 27th in honor of Mrs. McClain, a visiting lady from Indianapolis, Ind. A very plessant attaraoon and evening was enjoyed, delightful four-course dinner was served at 6.30. Those present were Mesdames McClain, A. Brown, M. Richardson, S. Smith, L. Pugh, A. Howard, H. Oden and Miss Millie Howard. All departed having thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The Oak Leaf Club met with Mrs. W. Ware and spent a very delightful afternoon after two hours of busy needle work. Some very helpful remarks were given by Miss Mary Jamison. Current topics were conducted by the hostess. They will meet next week with Mrs. Childs. gantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we abssoare dissatisfied with our preparations, um for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one need in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser all Hair Tonics. Ozoo will positively, joy, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troubleshish hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hair by hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozoo straightens without any ozoo is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. little—4 boxes do the work. We make easy time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and phiant, and cures all facial imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Hayes, of 404 Filmore St., are the proud parents of a fine daughter, Francis S., born Tuesday, Oct. 1. Their many friends congratulate them on their new arrival. MANHATTAN, KANS. The entertainment and concert given at the Second Baptist church, last Thursday evening, was a grand success. The concert was led by Miss Effie Williams, who graduated from the high school last spring. This was the first time Miss Williams ever attempted to give a concert without consulting older people, and the young lady has been very highly complimented by all. A great crowd was out and the majority of the young people took an active part in trying to do what their leader required of them. The sum of $13.05 was realized. Rev. W. P. Banks of Leavenworth, and R. W. Banks of Junction City, were here Thursday and Friday, visiting with friends. Rev. Banks preached at the Mt. Zion church Thursday and Friday nights. Their visit was much appreciated. They left Saturday for their respective homes, with the extended invitation to come again. Samuel Cavens and wife moved to Zeandale Saturday. Bennie Cruise has been quite ill. Mrs. L. Brown went to Topeka Sunday, to visit friends. Mrs. Mary Innman left for Kansas City Thursday for an extended visit with her daughter. OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. BEFORE. AFTER. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Olor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample or one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND I enclose you $1.00, for which please send a zono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin R Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 P Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth ..... House, No..... ..... City..... ..... State. Is like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend w write her name on a piece of paper and pin to order. waved . . . ONE OF SAMPLE HAT Just Received . . . A LINE OF S Special Prices For MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY CARY, SAFE BUFFALO, N ...Manuf Fire and Burg VAULTS, I Contracts to United Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cou For Cough Sore Throa Price 25 Cent CAPITAL... --- HAMS These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, corn-fed Kanssas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE Chas. Wolff If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. SAFE COMPANY BUFFALO, N. Y., U. S A. ...Manufacturers... Ed Burglar Proof S FAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. to United States Governm le of Whl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoars ore Throat, Etc. e 25 Cents per Bottle. L... HAMS are the product ed, healthy, corn- WM. E. JACKSON PHYSICIAN AND S over Wallace's Drug S TELEPHONE 635. Fire and Burglar Proof Safes VAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. Contracts to United States Government. Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. Packing Co. Ask your Grocer and Butcher for "Capital" Hams, no others "just as good. BEFORE AFTER 1 Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. 11.00, for which please send at once 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. ..... House, No.... City..... State..... 2.00. If you have a friend who has piece of paper and pin to coupon SAMPLE HATS Miss Etta Lacey 104 E. Sixth Street. E. COMPANY Y., U. S. A. inufacturers... Dilar Proof Safes LOCKS, ETC. United States Government. ough Mixture s, Colds, Hoarseness, t, Etc. ts per Bottle. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. 0 over Wallace's Drug Store. TELEPHONE 635. TOPEKA, KAN Mrs. A. J. Gilmore RUNS A FIRSTCLASS RESTAURANT and ice cream parlor, and wish the support of citizens of Leavenworth...... 524 Fifth Ave Leavenworth, Kas THERE 15 WO TIME FOR CAJOLERY! Colored Voters of Linn County, Close Your Ear Against the “Lily White” Candidate--He Cares Nothing About You After the Election. Ira Smith appeared in the Pleasan- ton (Kas.) Enterprise 0; last week: “Editor Enterprise: Please allow me space in your paper that I may pay my respects to the ‘Negro hater"—the editor of The Observer and Republican candidate for county printer. “When I criticised his attitude towards the colored race in THE "Torexa PLatnpEALER, Aug. 26, I was gentleman enough to send him a copy of paper containing article, ‘The Observer of last week replied to same but naturally showed his con- tempt for the colored man by re- fusing to send me a copy. This again demonstrates; ‘No Negroes need apply.” Common decency would dictate that he show me the same courtsey E extended to him, Only through a Pleasanton friend did 1 secure an Observer. “In speaking of John Gross, as good a boy as ever lived in Pleasan- ton, the county printer candidate says: “He was.alw ys pald from $1 fo $:0in advance Dut aluays worked falthfully and earned Ing mouey nti the List payment whieh, way some: thing over §3 In advance, when he suddenly went to Kansas City without s1yau where he ‘was golug or whett he would teturn.” “[ suppose J. Frank has been worrying about this $3.00 he says @) John Gross owed him ever since he died, two years ago. Poor John is not here to say whether he owes it ornot, but, I certainly protest against the spirit the editor of the Observer shows against the colored people by throwing stigma upon this poor lad whose body lies cold in the Pleasan- anton cemetery. In the name of common sense, if he has such 2 hatred of our race, he should show respect if in no other way than’ silence of the dead and confine his slurring remarks to the living, The fact that JohnGross owed Smith $3.00 is not an issue in Linn county, ‘This one thrust at the grave of this young colored boy should be resented by every Afro- American voter in Linn county. “ira then sys a friend of his came to the Observer ofice and asked for a job for Lim and twas refused. In thls he iy mistaken. None of lis friends ever asked for a position for tumu."—Odserver. : “In this I am not mistaken. A friend of mine spoke to the publisher of the Observer about me getting employment, and he said: “I can get printers without employing ‘nig- gers.” “I was out of steady employment about two years, occasionally doing work at The Enterprise and Herald offices, My work was first-class and gave the publishers satisfaction. At any time Messrs Craig or Harper wanted a printer they gave me work and never sent out of the city to get aman. On the other hand the Ob- ‘server man would send away from home to get his help—giving me no show whatever. The result is, I was compelied to leave my home and dear old parents—for whom the Ob- server writer has so much respect at the present time (bear in mind it is before election and Smith is a candidate for office) to get employ- ment, when I would have been glad to work for him at less wages than his imported help, in order to be at home. “It was general comment on the streets at the time that Latimer was responsible fortheauticle delng written and cireulated us st was for the purpose of defeating the Observer man for the nomination of county printer Whether allthis fs true we leave for readers to declde."—Ob- server “Another slap at the Negroes from this man Smith, who if he had lived fifty years ago would have been a Northern slave driver in the South! Does the Observer man think a Negro can’t write alittle short article -the truth.without calling upon a white person to assist? J. E. Latimer had no more todo with the writing of that article than J. Frank and this one thrust at the intelligence of the colored people is sufficient to make every Negro,inthe county resent it at the polls, Outsiders may think and write for J. Frank, but Iam capable of doing my own. The Observer would have our people be alot of| “po far as Irais concerned we have nothin, against tin personally aud he can Oud 1a cause to be uafrienilly to the Observer or It editor. He 1s abiight,active young man und we hope to hear of him suceveding tn tts Choser calling." —Observer. {| “Indeed! Very solicitious about | my welfare! Since when? Wish it | had been about three yearsago when || I wanted employment instead of the }present time when he is a candidate tor office. Very bright boy indeed! | ‘Active young man’ that Ira Smith Jis! He also hopes to hear of me |succeeding. The facts of the case Jare: When I accepted employment Jon Tur PLainpeaLer, every paper in Linn county gave me a nice com- plimentary notice except this paper whose editor says I am such a good, sweet boy. If Iwas in Pleasanton at present, I believe this man J. Frank would open up his arms and give mea hug! Please deliver me trom such friendship to the colored people. “Ilts old father 1H this ity 1s one of the must honorable aud upright evlored men in the county aud Nould not wroug any man or woman. Ne ts a veteran of the «fil War; fought with Ing white Kepuvlican brothers for hls own freedom ind that of lus 1ave and he will be [tom toapprove of his som being used a tool Uy a Detaocrat, who Iya kuown enemy of the Kepubhean party and why bas ta the past slowed fils disiike of the old soldiers Uy mm, meuts in bis payer."—Ubserver. “This man Smith is one of the most disconnected writers 1 ever attempted to read after. He tries to laud my father and changes his atti- tude from me as a ‘bright, active boy, ete,’ toa ‘tool of a Democrat.* Well! Well! ‘This is indeed a great way towin the respect of a tather who loves his son by coming out flat-footed and calling him a ‘tool"— apersonwith no mind of his own. People who are acquainted with my father, and almost every citizen of the county is, can ask him and he will tell you today that Smith has passed him on the streets for several years and during that period has rot spoken to him a dazen times. Does he speak or converse with any colored person except just a few days before election, and then he meets the colored brother with that broad grin, but she won't work now. My father does approve of every word I have written against this man, for he knows it is true and will be among the many who will resent) this insult at the polls, Did J. Frank ever speak to me when he passed on the street? No, he did not, and when my father, whom he is now trying to ‘tickle, lay sick near unto death, he was never the man to ask how he was getting along nor did there appear a hne in his ‘sheet’ saying he was ill. I want the Afro- American voters to note these facts and just think how many times Smith has ever had anything to say to you, and how much he has ever donated to assist our church—in fact anything that had for its object the betterment of the colored people. Under our conshitetion and Lins every mao white o Blick, sLinds on un eqial foot. Avery Honest, worthy, industrlous man or ‘Wonuin ty entitled to the sume consideration, confidence .iinl tecoznition, regantless of the color of the sti or the Lind of clothes they wear Observer “What has the above to do with the way J. Frank shows his regards to the colored people? ‘The cousti- tution and law ts one thing ara J. Frank Smiths actions ano* ier. Please produce some of the noble and good things you have done for the colored race? Name one thing and I'll name fifty that you could and have not done. An example of tne luyalty and grt ot the colored people was shown by that brave enlored walter, Jamey B. Varkei, who happened ta be ust beluind the assassin Wheu he shot : resident Mehmley, and quick as va flash his stron atm was rated to defetd the president and strike down the assailant The pistol was knoced from the murderer's lund atid he was borne to the eaith by the powerful grasp of Parker and others We say, thee cluers fur Tather and allothers of his race who ure foyat,true blue Amertean clitzens —Obyerver. What has Mr. Parker and his heroic deed got to do with the Linn county printer fight? Does the action of this noble Negro have any bearing upon the way Smith treats members of our race? Why wasn’t this matter recorded in the editonal department of hls paper last week when it took place? No, instead of that he tries to use the name of a gentleman who is a national hero to capture votes for himself in the county printer fight. Every person familiar with history knows that the Negro has aiways been loyal and true to his country, and no one can say a black skin’ ever covered the From Our Correspondents | @& Weekly Paragraphs 3 Rev. J. W. McGee preached his farewell sermon at John Wes- ley Tabernacle, Sunday night. His text, Obedience, was ably handled. He leaves for confer- ence at St. Joseph, wo., October 7th, conference beginniag on the oth. In the eigh. months he has been in our midst he has endear- ed himself to our people, and al] pray that he may be returned. The question ‘‘Where is Hell?"’ was continued for another week, in order to reach a decision. Thomas Warren, Ray Hogan, and Henry Reed, of Cambria, were guests in weir, Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Scales of Lowell passed through the city the 24th, en route for Cambria, to attend the bedside of her sister, who is very sick. Prof E. W. Thompson of Co- lumbus passed through the city Monday, en route for Girard on business. * Fred Brown from sississippi, brother of mrs. wm, Adkins, ar- rived here last week, to make this his future home. We are glad to welcome him, trusting that he will prove a worthy addi- tion to the society of our city. See Sey Severe. See Conference of the a. M. & church met at Campbell's chapel, wed- nesday. September 25th, and closed the following stonday, at 5 p.m. Too much praise can- not be given to the cultured and businesslike manner in which Rt Rey. Bishop Shaffer conducted theconference. Dr. Park, Prof Vernon, Rev McDonald and oth- er luminaries of divinity electri- fied the crowded chapel with their profound truths and matchless oratory. The sermon Sunday morning, by the good bishop, was certainly a credit to his high sta- tion. The ministers give Rev. Ransom great credit for the suc- cessful conference, and praise without limit the kind treatment they received at the hands of the good citizens of Atchison. The True Eleven would have banquet- ed the entire conference had not the leaders of each misunder- stood dates. The return of Rev. King to Atchison was received with much applause. The con- ference will meet next year at Wichita, and rev Terril will be put on trial as to how to arrange for it. Hon Wm Penn conducted a concert at the A M E church on Saturday evening. Dr. Grant G Brown has remov- ed his office from this city to Leavenworth. We hope the doc- tor will find a rich harvest in his new location for the people will find in him a bright, energetic young man. The True Eleven will now open a night school, ‘where all the grown people can learn to read and write, free of charge. Miss Thelma Chiles has made quite an impression in Atchison, while the guest of the Hudsons, | as being an exceptionally bright girl. Bring your mother over again, Miss Thelma, While Rev, Dr. Parks was in the height of his sermon, Sunday, he was loudly seconded by a wo- man in the audience. He told how close to Christ we should live; the woman would say, “Yes, preach it. Come along.’’ He richly painted our responsi- bility for the welfare of the Chris- tian family; the woman would say, ‘Yes, preach it, brother, preach it!"’ Then, the good doc- tor said, ‘‘No man with a num- ber of living wives should be in the ministry;’’ and no sooner had he uttered the last word than this same woman abruptly said’, “You black devil, you!’ loud enough to be heard by those near her. Investigation afterward re- vealed that she had a few liv- ing husbands, and her present ‘WEIR ITEMS. Atchison, (husband a few living wives. In the write-up of the true Eleven last week, through an ov- ersight we omitted to mention the names of some of the faith- ful workers who assisted in car- tying on the work to success. — Virgin of Temple, Mrs. Mending- hall; Chief of Sanctum, Preston Mosely; Dr. G. Brown; George Kerford; Mrs. Sophia Stevenson; James Jackson; E. D. Mumford, J. Roberts are among the pro- moters of this great organization. The children are schooled and drilled into race pride by this or- der. Mrs. Ma.y Morrisey, the Chief Guide of the Vestibulum of children, dressmaking, Miss Lulu Greenbe, treasurer, Mrs. Sarah Hinkle, these are only a few of the prominent workers in the or- der. Henry Hayley was up from Ponca City Monday. Will Foust is home from the Ponca City crusher. Wm. Bucannan of Ponca City was in town last week, on busi- ness. Miss Rachel Charles has beer quite sick ‘the past week. Miss Estelle Sounders left Sun: day for her home in Augusta anc from there will take in the carni- val at Kansas City before return. Young Colored ng Gentlemen... s 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 address- ing, IMMEDIATELY, Dire Si Edwin Ray Snyder, 430°" °F GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Do Nor Detay. Baa Rae Bee eee Ses oes RG, MARTIN. =——— PRANK BRASTER R. G. MARTIN & CO., —Brokers—_g Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds, and Investments, __ TOPEKA, ‘KANSAS, _ COMPANIES CHARTERED—— 1 AP EERATOINES ANN ROLOSETION SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED. QUR FACILITIES *°" XiSaEvckteup . Correspondencesolicited. R-G.MARTIN &CO 600 KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. 17... WD *.. ft YD Western Baptist College MACON, MISSOURI. A School of Christian Culture- - - ---and Ministerial Culture. Elementary, Normal, Academic. A Competent Facu A Strong Musical Department. Healthful Locatio. Splendid Influence kes Terms for board and tuition at reasonable rates. Next term begins Tuesday, October rst, 1901. For catalogue and particulars, write to ENOS LARKIN SCRUGGS, A. M., Pres. ££ rae . The Salvation of the 20th Century Negro Is In Business Mothers and Fathers, the Happiness of this Life Is in the Making of Your Sons and Daughters PF ovr “teaching by doing” things develops and fits the intelli- gent young man and woman for high-salaried positions, and for successfully conducting business enterprises for them- selves, thus making self-reliant business men and women of wealth, influence and character Shosthand and “Touch” Typewriting Course Bookkeeping and Business Practice Course These include Penmanship, Rapid Arithmetic, Spelling, Punctua- tion, Comniercial Law and Lectures on Business. Six months completes either course. Very low rates of tuition. Individual instruction. School begins Sept. to. ALBERT ROSS, Instatcror, £ (Graduate of Vance Schoo! of Business and shorthand, Colorado Springs, Colo. Ww. R. CARTER, Prrverrat. BGaRTT NEES Noval and tadustnal lstuute,Tustegce, Als é ‘ | Ghe Topeka Industrial Institute WINFIELD. FOLLOWING OUR USUAL LIBERAL CUS- TOM WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW SEA- SON, WE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ATTRAC- TIVE DRESS GOODS OFFERING: AT $3.98 We give you the choice of a full dress pattern from over 125 pieces, all wool and worsted and wool dress fabrics, embracing, perhaps, the largest range of desir- able weaves exposed for sale in any market. The reg- ular retail price ranges from soc to 6734c per yard—the weaves are of the most popuiar kind and embrace all the new autumn shades—a full dress pattern at $3.98. In this offering we include rree of additional cost the following items: 6 yards Cambric—Hooks and,Eyes. 2 yards Selisia—Spool of Silk. * 4 yards Velvet Binding—Spool Thread. 1 set Dress Stays—Set Dress Shields. Sarnples furnished upon request. New Things Came to Us Last Week BY EXPRESS: The loveliest novelties in Ladies’ Neckwear for fall 1901. Nothing prettier ever shown. Prices are extremely reasonable, 25c, 39c, 50c. 75¢- : BY EXPRESS: Fifty of the prettiest Ladies’ Waists made from the finest French Flannels, most artisti- cally constructed, come in the newest Autum shades. Prices, $2.19, $2.89, $3.48. BY EXPRESS: About 75 long and short Coats for Infant's and Children’s wear—a sample line from which we made our selection tor Fall and Winter. These garments will be placed on sale at a slight ad- vance above their cost. Remember no two garments alike. We guarantee to save you all the way from 50c to $2.00 on a garment. If we were to place all the reserve stock of Under- wear in the shelves it would require more than twice our usual line, We desire to call your special attention to a Ladies’ garment that we are offering at 21c. It is just the thing you want for early Autumn wear, Children’s Grey ribbed, fleece-back Vests. and Pants sizes 16 to 34, only §c for 16, rise 234c a size, Children’s heavy Sanitary Vests and Pants, sott fleece back toc for 16, rise 214 a size. Finest Silk and Wool Waistings, in the loveliest shades, choice 50c & 36-in all-wool Tricots, in’ new shades of garnet, cardinal, navy blue, old rose, etc—a beautiful cloth’ for Waists, for Gowns for Children's wear at the low price of 2c0_ Turkey Red Table Damask, colors guaranteed— the regular 35c quality. Mill End sale price......23¢ Turkey Red Table Damark, colors guaranteed- 58 inchcs wide, worth regular 39c, Mill End sale...2734c 500 yards very best Feather Ticking, none better on any market, regular price 18c............. ..12%e 750 yards Hope Bleached Muslin, Finished Lone- dale, worth 9C.....-+. sce cece eeeseeee cree cee OKO 1,000 yards very fine Tennis Flannels in light shades only 8%4c and toc kinds. choice. .........634c¢ 300 yards English Flannellettes, very fine and soft, come in light blue, light pink and cream white regular price 12¥4c, in this sale ..............,.84e Remnants Black Satines ................ Yok Remnants Fancy Satines ..........-..... off Remnants White India Linen............ Yoff Remnants Bleached Table Damask. Remnants Denims. : Remnants of Fancy Denims and Ducks for Sofa cushions, lounge covers, etc. Extra Special at $3.98 to-Tailor-made Suits, Ladies Eton Jacket, full skirt, splendidly lined and trimmed, popular Fall shades, Tuesday... 2. ce cece cece cece cence cecces cee 083.98 Linoleums and Oilcloths Our basement is fairly groaning under the weight of the enormous stock in this department. We offer the best make of English or Domestic Linoleums at the old price — 50c, 57%4c, 6734c per square yard—although these goods have been advanced at least 15 per cent, Floor Oilcloths—2tc, 27 cand 374c per square ard Oilcloth Stove Rugs—-beautiful patterns, rich col- orings—5oc up, according to size, We have splendid patterns for Bath-rooms and Halls. Extra Special At 69c—We place on sale about fifty pairs Ladies’ All-Wool Sanitary Drawers (shirts having been closed out) ‘These are the best Dollar goods on the market. Sizes are 28" 30, 32. nt KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) Cuenute, Kansas. Authorized Capital $700,000 ga Stock solicited by correspondence. General soliciior and financial agent. J. S HALE. ing here. 5 Miss Sallie Grisson is visiting her parents at Stillwater, Okla. Territory. Jesse Banks is in town. Mrs. S. L. Peterson was call- ed monday to see her mother, Mrs. Jerry Miles, who was taken quite ill Sunday. At this writ- ing she is much better. Another fine rain Saturday. James Askins was in Arkansas City last week on business, Mr. Chobe came in from Cof- feyville last week, to work at the Breeton hotel, as pastry cook. T. Atkins and William Brown of Arkansas City were in the city last Sunday. Fred Wright took in the Car- nival at Wellington last week. There was no preaching at either church last Sunday. Miss Liza Foust, who has been very sick with rheumatism, is | much better. Mesdames S. H. Jackson and J-W. Wood were sight seeing in Wichita, last week. 619 Kansas Ave LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF TUrrhATENE No 36, mwety Ist, anv rd paturday atteruouu of each month at No. 906 South Kansas avenuy, Mrs, Ida dl, JordsuyQ MW. dhs Auna Repouid, CR Miveposta Tasnksacne No. 94, U.K. T. Hall wo N, Kansas Avenue. Meets ist and 3rd Maursday$ ofeach month. Mrs. Tda3f. Jordan, nd 2G. R, PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No, 77, meets 1s and turd Wednesday afierooons of each eanth at 2 oclock at ata East,sieth street, ‘Mes Kercnavian, HP; Mes, S.A, Owens, C. R Enormous Stock of Underwear Mill Ends, 2 to 10 Yards