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TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Now an Attempt is Being Made to Credit the "Secret Service Men" With Staying the Murderous Hand of Czolgosz. Do they wish to rob Parker of the Honor? Historical Society State House We Commend President Roosevelt In Calling Booker T. Washington in Conference, but not Booker's Little Talk to Him Regarding Southern Policy MATERIAL changes are evi counted Fill all federal appoint- dent; President Roosevelt in mentions with Republicans." VOLUME III. calling Booker T. Washington in consultation in regard to what should be his Southern policy, we think was timely and wise, as this is the first time a president ever honored a Negro so highly as to seek his advice for the country's good, and we commend him for this manly act. Booker T. Washington missed the opportunity of his life as most Negroes do when confronted with a proposition which requires firmness of of manhood, courage and nerve of steele to stand up and say what is right and what he knows to be the best interest of the people of this nation; that all men are born free and equal. No North, South, East or West, no color or condition on account of the past. For the benefit of those who have not read his interview with the president, we reproduce it for your consideration: "Booker T. Washington was at the White House for several hours this evening in conference with President Roosevelt. Mr. Washington cane by invitation, as the president wished to consult him in regard to his Southern policy. President Roosevelt is said by Mr. Washington to be very much in earnest in his desire to find some satisfactory solution of what is known as the Southern political problem. In this Mr. Washington's statement coineides with the best information which members of the cabinet and others have had as to the attitude of mind in which the new president takes hold of that part of the work pertaining to the future political status of the South. "President Koosevelt is by no means satisfied to permit matters to drift along as they have been going, and a new departure is confidently expected by those who have conferred with him on this subject. The new departure in a word, means a cutting hoose from the old lines and the appointment of the best men to federal offices throughout the South, even if they prove to Democrats. "Some months ago the then Vice-President Roosevelt had a long talk with Booker T. Washington in New York. Col. Roosevelt asked Mr. Washington what, in his opinion, should be done to improve the outlook for the party in that section and to get it out of the clutches of the professional politicians and office hucksters who have so long ruled it. Col. Roosevelt wanted to know what was best for the party and best for the Negro. "Booker Washington's reply was that the best policy which could be adopted by the party leaders at the national capital was to "turn down" the old gangs and to appoint highly respected white men to federal offices; white men who held the confidence of their neighbors and of the public in general; that such appointments should be made without much regard to party lines; that if the man a community wanted for postmaster or collector happened to be a Democrat that fact should be no bar to his selection. "If you want to build up the Republican party in the South and make of it something besides a byword and reproach," said Mr. Washington, "you must broaden it out. You must get the better element of the whites in it? That is best for the party and for the public service. It is also best for the Negro." If the above is true, then Mr. Washington has done his race no good by being called to the White House, and has lost one of the best opportunities of his life to make a ten stroke for himself and his people. He claimed all along that he knew naught about politics, and from his interview and suggestion to the president as to a future Southern policy, he certainly was correct on that statement. Had he said to the president that he undertood teaching industrial trades to the Negroes and how to manage Tuskegee Institute and the wants of the people in the South in an educational way, he probably would have hit the nail upon the head. If President Roosevelt wanted a Southern policy, the most illiterate colored man in the South could have given one and if carried out would soon solve the Southern problem. Here is what the old illiterate colored man would have told the president: "What is needed in the South is to teach the Democrats to respect the flag, constitution and the rights of men—that is let all Republicans have free speech, let all citizens vote and see that these votes are honestly We are educating our children to be good and law abiding citizens, to respect the flag, constitution and the rights of men, let them be white black, Democrat or Republican. There is plenty of highly respected white Republicans and a host of black honest, intelligent Republicans fill these positions without appointing copper-headed Democrats, who do not attempt to preserve order in their immediate neighborhood or the state in which they live. Not until every Southern Democrat will agree that slavery was wrong, and the fight made by Jeff Davis and his followers was wrong, and they knew it, and he who says those who fought on the confederate side fought for what they believed was right is a liar (and all intelligent beings who have the presence or conscious of mind know when they were wrong for so doing) accord all men who happen to oppose you, the same right you take yourself, then we would be willing for "highly respected" Democrats to be appointed if all the Republicans were dead and none buried in the neighborhood where said appointment is to be made. We think one dead Republican is worth more than some of these fellows Booker asked the president to appoint, for the principles as enunciated by the Republican party lives after the men who promoted them and long since died, but their spirits still hover in the community where they lived, and would probably be the means of some poor ignorant fellow doing right, instead of having him following the lawless footsteps of the So thern Democrats. Let Mr. Washington talk along industrial lines, we think him more fitted for that. The idea of a man educating Negroes every day and then tell the president that these students are not good enough to hold federal appointments after they have completed their course and gone out into the business world to compete for a livelihood. What is the use of Mr. Washington educating these people if they should happen to want a little position like the white man, and because of a little Southern prejudice don't appoint is rediculous upon the face of it. "To the victors belong the spoils." If Southern white men want these positions, let them join the Republican party and take their chances with the Negroes and white Republicans. Let Presideut Roosevelt do his duty, he owes his nomination and election to the Republicans and not to any "highly respected" Democrats. If you have to appoint Democrats to these positions to make them respect the rights of men, then we say it's time to turn it over to one class and let them run it. The Negro is the backbone of the South, he tills the soil and bears the burden in the heat of the day. Why should he bow? If President Roosevelt inaugerates this policy, his administration will be looked upon as was Rutherford B. Hayes' and is doomed to oblivion. Below we give a few opinions of our colored constituents in regard to Mr. Washington's little foolish talk; County Clerk J. M. Wright said: "I have great faith in the ability of Mr. Washington's method of raising the standard of industrial education among my people, but think he has not taken a step forward in advocating the filling of federal positions in South with Democrats, when there must be plenty of good timber among the Republicans." Attorney James H. Guy: "I am not surprised at anything Mr. Washington says that favors the political advancement of the Southern Democrat. He has catered to him for years, and thereby built up a great school. and I presume he will continue to do so, no matter how expensive it may be to the Negro. In his zeal to maintain the school of which he is the head, he loses sight of the desires of other Negroes of ability with political aspirations—many of whom would not if they could and could not if they would manage a school of any sort, I think the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, OCT.11, 1901. U.S. Leader of the 23rd Kansas Regiment Band, who will be given a benefit concert by the band and the principal Topeka musicians at the Auditorium October 15 federal appointments should go to Republicans; colored Republicans securing their due proportion regardless of the political whims and prejudices of the Southern Democracy. The Negro is in politics to stay. As one of the victors he is entitled to a due share of the spoils. Mr. Washington, due no doubt to many years of valuable service in the school business, has, in my opinion, become too narrow in his views to be a safe political guide and adviser for the political welfare and safety of the Negro. This is not the time to eliminate the Negro from politics or political appointments. Politics is a business—the Negro needs politics as much so as in anything else. I am opposed to any sentiment that tends toward the casting aside of the Negro when it comes to political appointments, no matter from what source the sentiment may come." M. G. Holloway, practical printer, says: "I have always been an admirer of Booker T. Washington, and as an educator and promoter of the race I consider he has no superior. He has trained the young Negro's Leader of the 23rd Kansas by the band and the print hand as well as giving him a good practical education. His industrial institute is the stepping stone for the Negro. In some respects I approve of his policy and think the Southern Negro should adapt himself to his surroundings, but in this instance, I believe that the federal positions should be given to those who have proven loyal to the Republican party, whether a white or black man. And then let the government protect said appointee, to the extent that he will not be liable to be killed for filling such a position. BARNUM-CAHN NUPTIALS. At 8.30 o'clock Wednesday evening, Miss Selina Barnum of Topeka, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. Barnum, the popular dry goods merchant, was married by Rabbi Mayer of Kansas City, to Mr. Harry Cahn, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Cahn of St. Louis. It was one of the most elaborate affairs of the season. All day the Throop Hotel, where the ceremony took place, was the scene of activity. Miss Barnum is one of Topeka's most fashionable young ladies—cultured and refined, and THE PLAIN-DEALER unites with their many friends in wishing the happy couple a bright, prosperous future. MANY things have been said concerning the loyalty of the Negro, and many things have passed into forgetfulness without mention. The New Haven (Conn.,) Leader, one of the prominent white papers of that state, under the caption of "The Black Patriot and the White Assassin," recently published a strong editorial which calls attention to some important contrasts. We reproduce a portion of the article: "Jim Parker was born in slavery. He was a emancipated by Abraham Lincoln. In Buffalo he was a waiter in of the exposition restaurants, receiving the munificent sum of $5 a week for his services. When Roosevelt climbed the hill at San Juan those who followed most closely his leadership were men of the colored race. In writing of that experience Roosevelt says: "These colored boys seemed to fear no danger. The hotter the quicker they hurried toward the enemy. Men were being shot down all around them. Many of their companions lay upon the ground in agony, but if one ROF. GEO. W. JACKSON Texas Regiment Band, who will be principal Topeka musicians at the of those colored boys could walk he walked toward the emeny every time. Nobody saw the back of a black man in that fight at San Juan unless he approached from a direction opposite to that from which the enemy came. No wonder the people of this country are talking of performing some act that will show the world their appreciation of Jim Parker's brave conduct at Buffalo. That man deserves the applause of the nation and he also deserves a more substantial recognition than mere applause can give him. This miserable assassination was allowed the full privilege of citizenship in Cleveland, the city in which he resided. His vote counted for as much as that of any other citizen, but Jim Parker's brothers, uncles and cousins in the South are disfranchised. They are not allowed to vote and before the right to vote was denied them their ballots were not counted. When Jim Parker lived down South with the other members of the Parker family his vote wasn't counted, if he was allowed to deposit it; and on several occasions he was personally driven from the polls. Anarchists in this country are received into full citizenship, and exercise freely and without obstruction the rights of the ballot. But the blacks in the South, thousands of them born in the United States, are denied the right of suffrage. This is not the time to exclusively discuss the race question, or the conditions which provail in the South, but it is a good time to remember that when a black man is in a position requiring brave allegiance to the best principles of government, when he is in a position where his strength is needed to protect the people of this country from bodily harm, he is never found wanting. THE PREJUDICE OF COLOR. From Mail and Greece. When Booker T. Washington went to the city of Washington the other day at the invitation of the president of the United States he had to hunt a cheap and inferior hotel. This was not because he wanted cheap entertainment, but because at the first class hotels of Washington they were not willing to entertain a man whose skin was black. It did not matter that Washington has shown himself to be not only a gentleman, but one of the great men of the age, he was refused admittance to ho- given a benefit concert Auditorium October 15 tels simply and only because he was black. These same hotels would receive white men who haven't one-tenth part the brains of Booker T. Washington and are not worthy to shine his shoes, but then the happen to belong to the white race. Booker T. Washington is making no complaint about his treatment. He knows the meanness and injustice of it but he takes things as they are and dogs not go roaring about the country. This is a mark of good sense on the part of this black man. It shows that he has a dignity and self-respect that the white men who turn him out do not have. Now, the hotel keepers who refuse to keep Mr. Washington in their house are not so much to blame, because we suppose they are a lot of fools who would make trouble if they should find that a black man was a guest at the same hostel as themselves and the hotel keepers have to cater to the wishes of their customers. But the white man who would refuse to eat at the same table with a man like Booker T. Washington in our opinion something of a snob and a fool. By Paul Bray. McKinley Memorial Services. Historic Vitterances Condemning Lynch Law. Recorder Cheatham Washington Budget at Lincoln Memorial Congregational church, Tuesday evening, the 22nd iust., under the auspices of the church and a committee consisting of L. M. Henderson, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Henry Y Arnett, Paul H. Bray, R. W. Thempson, Henry P. Laughter and C. E. Hall. Addresses were made by Judson W. Lyons, John P. Green, Cyrus Field Adams, Prof. R. H. Terrell, R. S. Smith and Prof. Kelly Miller, whose address was as follows: "Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen: For the pest two weeks the American people have been in a state of suspended animation. The industrial pulse-beats and social heartrobs of a great nation were arrested at the news of its stricken chief. At last, fears overcome hope; and the nation mourns the loss of its illustrious ruler. The cowardly bullet of a pusillanimous assassin sent a shock of horror, followed by a wave of sorrow throughout the civilized world. We are too close to the awfulness of the catastrophe to do justice to the character and career of the distinguished victim; our minds are absorbed with the pity, the shame, the horror, the deep damnation of his taking off. "William McKinley was one of the noblest souls ever commissioned to rule over a great people. He guided with a safe and steady hand, the affairs of the mightiest nation on earth; and withal, with such personal composure and natural dignity as to seem scarely distinguishable from the ordinary private citizen. There was nothing picturesque or spectacular in his career; he climbed by steady stages and gradual steps the ladder of service and honor until he reached the highest ring, where he stood with calm composure and simple majesty. Ever honest, upright, patriotic, devoted, loyal, loving, he will go down to prosterity enshrined in the hearts of the people along with Washington and Lincoln, the founder and redeemer of the nation. While Washington will stand as the Father of his country, and Lincoln as the preserver of the Union, McKinley will be known to prosterity as the "beloved President. "But we cannot delineate character or account accomplishments with critical calmness, while we sit in the shadow of death. Tonight we are overwhelmed with the thought of the shroud, and the pall, and the dark and narrow house." "The great poet tells us that "one touch of nature makes the whole world kiu". At the bier of McKinley, there is no North and no South, no political party or factional bitterness, no creed, no caste, no color—I had almost said no Europe, no America, no latitudes and no hemispheres—the whole civilized world bows reverent and uncovered before the bier of this great and good man. These lines of cleavage will doubtless reappear on the resumption of normal activities, but with abated rancor and malignity leaving a stronger tie of national unity, and a closer bond of human sympathy, by reason of their temporary suspension, on account of the life which he lived and the death which he died. "But this visitation is of especial significance to America and American institutions which he loved so well. A cowardly, cruel, nameless assassin has rolled a stone of grief upon every American heart. The dark and fathomless abyss of his mental and moral density is not worthy even of moral wrath of an indignant nation. He should be dispatched with the shortest possible legal shift and the scariest degree of public attention, so as to cut him off from personal notoriety, the meat whereon feeds his foul breed. But is there not food for solemn contemplation in the thought that the composure of seventy millions of people can be upset by the most worthless individual among them? The American people awoke with the buoyant spirit of a holiday, but in an instant the assassin had changed their rejoicing into gloom. Let this lesson arouse the people to be more zealous in discriminating the gospel of peace and good will, to teach by precept and example, in the public schools, in State and in church, in personal and public intercourse, the NUMBER 40 beneficient aim and purpose of American institutions, and the sacredness and inviolability of the agents commissioned to execute the popular will. He who lifts the weight of his finger against the regularly ordained powers that be, from the policeman who patrols the street to the President who guides the helm of the ship of State, is making an assault upon the people whose commission they bear. And those who seek vengeance, on whatever plea of extenuation, outside the procedure of law; are lending excuse and sanction to the spirit of anarchy, whose fearful fruit we so grievously deplore to night. Let the law be so just and beneficent in its intent and execution, that not even the humblest citizen of the land can have any just grounds of grievance, without a cause, should be sized by its mighty hand, and placed where the wicked cease to trouble. The principles of free institutions will yet show to mankind, that a government "broad-based upon the people's will", is the only safeguard of universal peace and contentment, and America must stand as the paragon of nations, lapped in love and law "If President McKinley was great in life, he was still more glorious in death. His calmness, his fortitude, the overflowing love of his soul, which did not even forget his vile assailant, his firm reliance and hope, saint-like serenity with which he bowed to the will of the Supreme ruler, is as full a proof and justification of the dispensation of christian grace as modern times can afford. The sentiment of the song which quivered on his dying lips should be adopted as the motto of the nation for which he lived and died, "Nearer My God to Thee". For what is the chief end of man and nations, if it be not to take hold of humanity at its lowest point or highest level, and lift it toward the standard of divine perfection? Let the benediction of his death stimulate the American people to lift the nation nearer the purpose of its great constitution, nearer the promise of the Declaration of Independence, nearer the fulfillment of the statue of righteousness, nearer the standard of Him to whom tonight we bow as God of nations—even though it be upon the cruel cross of this visitation that it be lifted up." The reappointment of Hon. Henry P. Cheatham, of North Carolina as recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia is assured. Senator Prichard of that state secured the promise from President Roosevelt last Saturday. Mr. Cheatham's term of office expires in a few months and his reappointment will be gratifying to his many friends, and a disappointment to several leaders who were "grooming" to try for his shoes. Cheatham's administration has been very successful and President McKinley made the announcement last spring that he would re-appoint him. President Roosevelt simply renews President McKinley's promise. The colored people of the District of Columbia have been trying for sometime to land a local man in the place. They claim (upon what ground no one clearly understands) that they have a right to the place, but any chance they may have ever had to get it, has been thrown away by their failure to unite upon someone. While the boys were formulating plans to get to the pie counter, Cheatham quietly and quickly slips in and grabs the pie or at least places it out of reach of the hungry faithful. Cheatham is a shrewd, wide-awake politician. He and Cyrus Field Adams, assistant register of the treasury are a "foxy" pair. They find more charm and luck in the "fox foot" than in the "rabbit foot." Judge Lewis, council for Czolgosz, in his address to the jury brought home to the minds of the American people in a timely and forcible manner, the importance and value of respect for law, order and justice. This noted and able jurist placed special emphasis upon the dangers of mob violence and lynch law. These utterances no doubt, were inspired by the criticism and condemnation hurled at Judge Lewis for his defense of the assassin. His correspondents Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 114 E 7th st. MICK CHILES - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail..... $1 1x months by mail..... 75c Three months by mail..... 50c Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. FRIDAY, OCT. 11 1901 A new Daniel to Judgement. Winter is coming on and the coal trust will be taking the place of the ice trust. Will the new idea of our new political leader meet the approbation of the masses of our people. Prof. Booker T. Washington, has assumed the mantle of leadership laid down by the late lamented Frederick Douglas. There is a loud long murmur against the sacrificing of the true Republicans of the South for any old thing that meets the approval of the Southern whites. Did the policy of the late Wm. McKinley mean the repudiation of the faithful of the party? President Roosevelt is carrying out the formers policy. Booker T. Washington has made for himself an enviable reputation as an educator. Will his political leadership be as successful? Not if the present policy is kept up. Kansas Negroes will keep on the grand work of buying property and employing every agency for the purpose of making themselves the best class of citizens, and let the ambitions of a few political shysters alone. The reform city government of Topeka finds itself in the same condition as the state treasurer. Stamping bills unpaid for lack of funds. This is a beautiful commentary on the financial ability of reformers. Topeka needs to keep up this policy. In a Republican form of government, that people who are deprived of the exercises of the rights of citizens in the making of its governmental policies, will find themselves left completely out of the course of reckoning. The last condition will be worst than the first. Kansas Negroes stand up for the race. The Negroes have been the back bone of the party of the South. They have borne the burden of the party in the heat of the day. They have made it possible for the Republican party of the South to maintain an organization. Now shall they be left out to suit the ambitions of a new political regime. DR. BOWEN TO THE NEGROES. There has never been another time since the emancipation of the slavee when the race problem has received so much attention as it is commanding at present. Men of ability and societies of strength and resources are considering ways and means to promote the interests of the black race in this country. Even the partial disfranchisement of the blacks in the South, which has now been accomplished in many states, is defended in many instances on the ground that it will promote the educational interests of the race; that it is less prejudicial to the colored people—being based upon educational qualification than was the practice of granting the franchise by the letter of the law and denying it in fact. While this North, it is worthy of note that it has some indorsement among the Negroes themselves. But the most promising signs of better days coming to the Afro-Americans are the efforts that are being made among their leaders. Men of ability and influence are coming to the front. They are pretty generally agreed as to the best means to advance the worth, the dignity and the recognition of their people. Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, dean of Gammon Theological Seminary at Atlanta, who addressed the colored people of Kansas City at the Second Baptist church last Thursday evening, is among the important advocates of rational race promotion. He does not take the disconsolate view of existing conditions that is entertained by some of his brethren. He characterized the Negroes as the "boy race of the world," inferior to the man, but no more to blame for its figurative youth than the white race is for its figurative age. Nor does he resent those prejudices that are inevitable. He holds that a degree of prejudice in one race toward another is natural and that it simply grows less according to the deserts of the peoples. The message he has for his class is "manhood and citizenship." The first he urges the colored race to strive for and inculcate in the young, and the second he asks of the government—the boon of equality before the law. The fact that the church was filled and that many white people heard the lecture denoted unusual interest. The solution of the race problem is being eagerly sought, but it will never come through legislative enactment or soiial decree. It must come by gradual processes and through the uplifting of the colored man. THE BLACK MAN'S WELFARE. A hundred delegates to the African Methodist Episcopal conference of Missouri have been discussing for three days the best means for improving the condition of the Negro and making him more fit to assume the burdens of modern civilization. They have come from many different places, large and small charges, from places where the Negro has comparatively few rights in the community and from localities where he stands on practically an equal footing with the white man. As ministers they have had more than ordinary opportunities for studying the attitude of the white man towards the Negro, and the chances the Negro has for rising in the world and gaining its respect. And the result of their observations is that there is one thing which the Negro needs beyond anything else, the thing which will give him prestige, is education. Whatever matter may be under discussion the delegates never forget that their main object is to help their people. Some little occurrence may take the matter off their minds for a few moments, but never for long So it was yesterday. Under a press of business it was suddenly proposed that a number of men who had not passed the necessary examination be admitted into the conference. Protest was at once made, and when the delegates realized what the plan was, disapproval was echoed on all sides. How can a man who is not educated, himself educate those in his charge? they asked. We cannot tolerate such things. The applicants were refused admission. There walked up to the front of the church last night, to a place not far from Bishop Shaffer, an elderly woman, dressed in the deepest mourning. Her face was deeply lined and bore evidence of recent suffering. With subs she told who she was. She told of a small home where everything had heen happy. Then she spoke of a crime, committed in the town where that home was. She related how suspicion had traveled fast, and how it had finally come to the door of that home. It was difficult for her to speak of the mob which had come to that house and taken away her husband and her son and murdered them, innocent as they were, she said, of any wrong. Then she broke down in her grief and was led away. The woman was Mrs. Godly of Pierce City. This morning she sat in the church again, still weeping, a broken-hearted woman, with nothing left to live for. Only the nearness of her people and their sympathy served to give her comfort. Little was done this morning by the conference. Committees were busily at work getting their reports ready, so that the conference may adjourn on Monday. No night session will be held today, it being Saturday. A number of the visiting ministers will occupy pulpits in the city to morrow. They will be assigned this afternoon. With quick work the conference should be finished on Monday, although it may be in session part of the following day. This morning's session was devoted largely to the collection of funds for the carrying on of the educational and missionary work of the conference. The roll of preachers was called for contributions. The re- WASHINGTON BUDGET. were anxious that Czolgosz should be burned at the stake. Judge Lewis regards this sentiment, against the lawful administration of justi e, which is now so prevalent in many parts of this country. The dispatches have quoted his address in full but it is important to emphasize that particular by quoting his words. He said: "That howling mass, whether in Kansas or Alabama, that assembly of wild beasts, dancing in drunken carousel about the ashes of some Negro malefactor, is not contributing to the security of society; it is taking away from society the only security it has. It belongs to the unenrolled reserve corps of anarchy in the United States. The words which came spontaneously to the lips of William McKinley, as he sank under mortal wounds and saw the infuriated crowd pressing about his assailant, ought to be repeated in the ears of the officers of the peace from one end of the land to the other, in all the years to come: 'Let no one hurt him; let the law take its course.' Hunt, of New York, who was recently appointed United States council to Tamatave, Madagascar, to succeed M. W. Gibbs, campaigned in Kansas for Benj. Harrison. He and Waller were out together when the latter was appointed counsel to that post by Harrison. He does not know of his appointment as there is no direct cable communication with Tamatave, where he now is acting council in Judge Gibbs absence on leave. He went out with the judge as his secretary. Senator Burton is hustling to beat the band for Kansas, if his daily visits to the White House mean anything. If Senator Burton or any member of the Kansas delegation desires to make themselves solid with their constituents, all they have to do is to catch on to the get-there-quick step of Charley Curtis. It is the pace that will win political reward. With Burton and Curtis in the senate, Kansas would draw "heap, much" political water. Prompt, Clean White Work Collars.....2c Cuffs.....4c Shirts.....8c Ladies's and Gent's Woolen Garments laundried with- out shrinkage. CAPITAL HAND LAUNDRY 111 EAST THIRD ST. Telephone 790 and the wagon will call for your bundle. High Art Tailoring... You are most cordially invited to examine my line of..... FALL SUITINGS AND TROUSERINGS N. H. 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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, Wil伯force, Fiske, Tuskegee and Hampton; the best schools of the country maintained by our people. Following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, S.D. Am. Pres. Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. All Negro Laborers of the United States We request your presence by sending representatives to meet in convention at Fleming, Kansas, Friday, November 1st, at 10 a. m., for the purpose of organizing a National Labor movement among the Negroes in all avocations of labor. We Shall Expect Your Presence W. O. AKERS, FLEMING, KAS The Imperial Art club will meet with Mrs. J. H. Childers, 1048 Pine street, on Saturday, Oct. 19th, 1901, St. Simon's Guild met on last Monday night, at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Childers. The Catechism is being studied this year by the ladies. Miss Sexton read a very instructive paper on the Creeds—the Apostles; the Nicene; and the Athenaean. The recitation of the Commandments was conduced by Mrs. Guy. After the lesson and business session, fruit was served by Mrs. Childers. The Coterie at its opening meeting with Mrs C.M. Guy, Saturday, had the honor of being addressed by Mrs. Lucy Thurman, of Jackson, Mich. Mrs. Thurman's extensive travel has brought her into close touch with the many phases of club work and she cited many instances showing the need of a more united effort on the part of all clubs in order that the work may be more effective. Her account of the National meeting at Buffalo in July, was of especial interest and the Coterie received many helpful suggestions, which will be of benefit in the planning of another year's work. The Coterie held its first meeting of the season at the home of the president, Mrs. J. H. Guy. There had been no lesson prepared for this meeting since the ladies have not yet decided what line of study they will pursue this year. They were addressed at some length by Mrs. Thurman, of Jackson, Mich. Among other things, she spoke of the needs of our people in the South. Kindergartens, day nurseries, homes for orphans and the aged are greatly needed. Other topics touched upon were the proceedings of the National Federation of Woman's clubs, and the work of the Michigan Federation. Mrs. Thurman is an interesting speaker, CLUB NOTES 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 extravagrant 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 DEPARTMENTS pleasure by all present. It is not often that one of our clubs has the honor of being addressed by a woman of such national reputation. If any club is entitled to such distinction it is the Coterie, for it is the oldest Womans' club*(colored) in the state. It is the only study club in the city composed entirely of colored women. It is the one of three belonging to the National Federation. It was one of two to issue the call for the Inter-State Literary Association. wife, sister, brother, husband or friend? The Plaindealer will furnish you with one. We have arranged with one of the largest Novelty company's in N. T. or U. S., to make the popular broach picture of all our subscribers who pay $1.00 for a years subscription. The broaches are handsomely made on glass and set in a roll plate gold frames. Just what you want. They are the popular fad. So is The Plaindealer—you want it. You will tell your friends about it. 1789 Tell them they can have one of these handsome picture like this. These pictures are beauties See our regular agents and collectors—they are visiting all the towns and cities of Kansas. If you cannot wait, send your photograph and $1.00 direct to this office and we'll send your paper. AiI photo's will be returned. Do not allow this opportunity to pass Will you earn one of those elegant broaches by sending us a cash subscription? J. M. 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In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we give the money or send a box free of charge. Packets of one will no know contain except receiver. 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. The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. 706 C. 12 St. - - Kansas City Mo. 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, Kus. 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. 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EAGLE'S "Rose Tint" Leads All Others. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPEKA, KANSAS George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness ..Repairing Promptly Executed... An up-to-date printing office and weekly newspaper. Write to H. Aug. Guest, South McAlester, I. T. Geo. Brandford is home from Denver. John Page spent Sunday in Kansas City. Jas. Harris returned home from Chicago this week. Allen Alexander is visiting in Kansas City. John Odell leaves for Omaha on a visit this week. John E. Lewis, of Wichita, spent Monday in the ci.y. Fred Stone of Lawrence spent Sunday in the city. Clarence Langston has returned from Arkansas City. Dr. Hudson of Atchison spent a few days in the city. The Oak Leaf club met Wednesday with Mrs. N. Chiles. Mrs. Chanie Vaughn is ill at her home, 15th and Adams. Mrs. M. Roberts returned home Monday from Great Bend, Kas. W. H. Lucas is home again, after four months in Colorado. Misses Mamie Page and Lizzie Patterson are visiting in Kansas City. Miss Alberta Dupre left for the Quindaro Industrial school this week. Arthur Bennett and Oscar Alexander spent Sunday in Lawrence. Miss Maud Richardson spent Sunday of last week visiting in Kansas City. Geo. Branford and Simon Jordan returned home Sunday from Denver. Miss Ransom Akers of Oklahoma is visiting her aunt in North Topeka. Profs. Garter and Brown of the Industrial Institute spent Sunday in Lawrence. Miss McElory of Chicago, is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. B. T. Alexander. Rev. N. G. Gamble spent a few days in the city, guest of his daughter, Mrs. E. Ridley The Owls will dance at 118 W. 5th street, Oct. 17, 1901. Steinberg's Orchestra. Misses Burns and Crouch of Lawrence passed through the city Monday enroute to Atchison. Mrs. Simpson, of Indian Territory is visiting in the city, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Brown. Howard C. Douglas returned home last Wednesday from Boston where he has spent the summer. Mrs. Lizzie Bryant Maloney and husband, of Pueblo, are visiting their parents in Oakland, this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McKnight are the proud parents of a fine son. Mother and baby are doing nicely. T. P. Johnson, and P. B. P. Smith, of Kansas City, will go fishing with officer Sam Jeans, next week. Remember "The Benefit," Jackson 23d Regimental Band at the Auditorium, Oct. 15, 1901. Admission 25 cts. Rev. Helm, H. I. Monroe and Mrs. Emma Gaines are in Atchison attending the Baptist Sunday School Convention. The Ladies sewing circle of St. Johns A. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Wm. Gough, 422 E. 1st street. Robert Martin died suddenly at his home on Lincoln street on last Sunday morning. Funeral was held at the Shiloh Baptist church. Joe Curry returned from Osborne, where he gave an exhibition of bag punching, at which he is the finest in the West. His trip was a complete success. Mrs. L. Scott, very delightfully entertained the Silver Leaf Art club on Thursday afternoon, in honor of her sister, Mrs. A. T. Cooper, of Chicago. Miss Lizzie Scott was the hostess of a pleasant surprise party on Tuesday evening, in honor of her friend Miss Ada Upshaw's sixteenth birthday. Remember the Douglas club and come to our dancing academy; we have good music, good teachers and good order. Thursday night of each week; admission 25c couple. Mrs. D. A. Sizemore, who has been visiting her daughters, left for Kansas City Sunday. She was accompanied by A. P. Smith who spent the day in Kansas City. Miss Maud Jeltz is detained from High School on account of a fracture from a fall she received some months ago. She is the foreman of the Ledger and an expert type setter. We hope her a speedy recovery. Mrs. L. H. Slaughter entertained the Shamrock club and a few friends last Tuesday. The club spent one hour discussing and then partook of a two course luncheon. They meet Oct. 15, with Mrs. Tyler. Will Solomon, who for the past two years has been in the employ of the Frost Printing Co., as foreman of their press rooms, is now with THE PLAINDEALER. Will Solomon is a pressman of the highest class, and we say without fear of successful contradiction that there are none better among the Negro race. The Arden club met Thursday with Mrs. Robert Buckner. The first scene of Henry VI. was read and discussed. It was decided to print the program for the ensuing year in book form. Visitors present, m. G. Holloway and wife, Miss Lizzie Patterson and J. L. Buckner. A WEDDING. On Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride's parents, No. 2833 Lincoln Ave, in the city of Denver, Colo., Miss Edna Gertrude Still was united to Mr. William R. Carter, principal of the Topeka Industrial School. Miss Edna G. Still is a graduate of the Denver High School class of 1899, and received the degree of B. S. D. at Lincoln Institute in 1900. Miss Still is a refined, cultured young lady whose presence in the Industrial school will be felt and appreciated. She will be a welcomed addition to Topeka social life. Prof. Carter is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, and of the Gaumond Theological Seminary at Atlanta, Ga. His services in connection with our Industrial school have been highly satisfactory. He is popular with all classes of our people and is rapidly building up the school. He is a member of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities. The PLAINDEALER, congratulates the happy couple. They will be at home to their friends after October 15th, at the Institute. lowing ladies, at a delightful luncheon at the home of Mrs. A. P. Smith, in honor of her mother Mrs. D. A. Sizemore: Mesdames G. W. Jackson, J. Thompson, A. Ransom, K. Williams of Lawrence, M. G. Holiway of Horton, Kas., S. Keith, M. Cabbell, W. W. Fisher, N. Sawyers, L. Nevels, M. Bradshaw, A. Howard, J. W. Johnson, M. Leonard, R. Estes, G. Solomon, H. Thompson and A. Jackson. The house was tastefully decorated with autumn foliage. During the afternoon vocal and instrumental music was rendered by Mesdames W. W. Fisher and M. G. Holloway. Each guest received as a souvenier, a card tied with ribbon upon which was written an appropriate quotation. --- ST. JOHN A M E CHURCH BRIEFs. Rev. A. milton Ward has been reappointed to the pastoral charge of St. John for another year, and he will preach his introductory sermon Sunday at 11 a. m., and many were the congratulations extended the Rev. upon his return. Payne Literary society will have an opening Tuesday, Oct. 16th at 7:30 p. m., and meet each week during the fall, winter and spring season. A cordial welcome is hereby extended to all. Rev. W. H. H. Jones who was recently appointed pastor at Great Bend, was in the city and preached a very excellent sermon last Sunday evening and left Thursday for his new field of labor. The pastor will read a paper on "how to sustain a literary society" to be generally discussed next Tuesday evening. The hour of meeting the Sunday School has been changed from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. An increase was shown the first Sunday. Nothing would please the pastor and superintendent more, than to see the return of the many pupils who graduated or quitted the S. S. during the hot weather. From this date until further notice services will be held as follows: Sunday service—Class meeting at 10:00 a. m.; preaching at 11 a. m.; Sunday school at 3 p. m. Christian Endeavor, 6:30 p. m. Evening meeting at 7:30 p. m. Weekly meetings - Official meeting Monday, 7:30 p. m.; Literary Society, Tuesday 7:30 p. m.; Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. m.; Class meeting Friday, 7:30 p. m. Industrial Institute Notes Miss Minerva Graham of the Business Course Department is attending the Baptist State Contion in Atchison this week. Misses Cora Mitchell, of Burlingame, Rena Barton, Atchison, and several city students were enrolled the past week. Principal Carter and Prof. Brown went to Lawrence Sunday evening where Mr. Carter occupied the pulpit for Rev. DeClelland. Quite an informal reception was tendered our teachers after the services. The first monthly examinations were held last week in the normal and industrial departments. The results show much earnestness among the students this year. Sunday School was held Sunday morning. The afternoon services were in charge of Prof. Ross and Miss Roena Brown. Next Sunday Prof. Brown and Miss Minnie Page will conduct the services and the subject will be "Obedience." Services will begin promptly at 3 p. m. The Business Course Department has closed a contract this week to copy fifty thousand words of poetry on the typewriter, for J. L. Buckner. Misses Farinda P. Crouch and Lillie B. Burns, of Lawrence, were.guests of the teachers at the Institute last Monday for dinner. They were enroute to attend the BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. 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. 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Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guard we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we cla several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozono has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using o recommends Ozono as the King of to take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinks some Hair. It will make short, hard yet. I lead of all itching, worrying re and scour can not live after Ozono ha from falling out. It will restore gray hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a s remedies to straighten hair, but when you to use hot irons. Friends, do no life of the hair, and cause it to drop outside assistance. Nothing but O straight forever. You can stop the the hair are seen in a day or two after. The price of Ozono is 50c. a box this liberal offer, which is good at ar to us, enclosing with it the sum of O four large boxes of Ozono and one I which makes black skin bright, rou skin diseases. 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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 Ozone 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-puff pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great healtier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever A literary and musical concert will be given at the Institute, Wednesday, Oct. 30th. Miss McNeal, Prof. Brown and Prof. Jackson are preparing a grand treat in this line for the friends of the school. The funeral of Mrs. Brown, mother of Mrs. Scott, was preached Sunday at 3 p. m. by Revs. Z. H. Johnson of this place and H. Thomas of Pittsburg. Died, Saturday at 2.15 a. m. Lucius Border, age 34 years. He has only been in our midst something over a year, yet by his just dealing and christian examples, he had gained a host of friends, who mourn and sympathize with the widow and five children, the early demise of the beloved husband, father and friend. Yet with all our grief, we cannot call him back, but we can profit by his life—yes, and by his death also; for if we live right, we will die right, and thus be able to see him again. The funeral services were held at Clay St. Baptist church under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, of which he was a worthy member, but has been called from hence to meet the Supreme Lodge above, thus once more the links have been broken here on earth, but cemented in heaven. Rev. Z. H. Johnson of Clay St. Baptist church preached the sermon. True worth will eventually conquer. Geo. Austin has been appointed fireman at No. 18 of the 4 C.'s shaft, with a salary of $45 per month. We congratulate him and hope that he will remember and lay by for the rainy day. Miss Hattie Freeman entertained the Ivy club and a few friends, Thursday evening, with a "butterfly party." The house was beautifully decorated with Baptist State Convention. WEIR ITEMS. guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would you also absorb dissatisfied with our preparations, mim for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one need in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser will Hair Tonies. Ozono will positively vary, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublehair 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 on them send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. Ozono straightens without any ozono is necessary, and the hair stays use at any time. The good effects on the first application. Bottle-4 boxes do the work. We make only time: Cut out this coupon and send one Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Retiner, such skin soft and pliant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, we old look young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever butterflies and each lady had her body decorated with wings to represent one. The butterflies were in great variety. One largely resembled an angel, with her huge white wings; another reminded one of mephistopholes, with red wings and horns. A fine species of moth was represented. Mrs. and Miss Freeman deserve special mention for the brilliancy of their gold spotted wings. The souvenirs were bright winged butterflies which had alighted in the cone-shaped dishes of ice cream. The guests departed pronouncing it a novel as well as enjoyable entertainment. Mrs. Lucy Turner, of Topeka, is visiting her mother in this city. The colored people of Paola and adjoining towns celebrated the issuance of the Emancipation proclamation this year on the 25th of September. owing to the fact that the 22nd fell on Sunday. There was plenty of good speaking. The Kansas City metropolitan band furnished the music. A reception was tendered Rev. A. E. Clark by the members of his church and friends, before he left for conferencee. Rev. Clark has done a good work here and if returned deserves the hearty co-operation of all. Rev. Davis, of Kansas City, preached at the Second Baptist church, Sunday. Rev. R. M. Vernon was in La Cygne last week. N. C. Crews, Dr. Unthank, and G. W. Lowry addressed the people at the Emancipation celebration. Prof. W. T. Vernon lectured in John Browns's town a few nights ago. Paola. be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint package of Anti-Color, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Women 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 $4.60, but we let you have it for $1.60, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from initations 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 prefer you to the Editor of this paper or to the M-tropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not spare to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company Dear Sir,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. Dear Sir,—You are at liberty to st need OZOXO, and give it my most heart- felt so often. it does me good to recomm Here is another: Gentlemen.—After using OZOXO a s that my hair is already straight and growt A last word. OZOXO is absolutely a cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy long "OZOXO." Send us $1.00 at once, and day we receive your order. BOSTON after using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say lady straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same order. Gentlemen.—After using OZOXO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZOXO 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 "OZOXO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO. 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Bread Street, RICHMOND, 7A. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send a once- zono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. Data like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon order. NINE OF SAMPLE HATS MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. Miss Etta Lacey 104 E. Sixth Street. SAFE COMPANY the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical S (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name..... Street ..... County ..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3 no coupon, let her write her name on a p when you send your order. Just Received . . . 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