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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEA The 8,000 Negroes of Topeka Who Will Purchase Holiday Goods Will First Consult "The Plaindealer." A Wise Merchant Knows What to Do A Sample of the Highly gated in Columbia for the purpose of urging President Roosevelt to refuse a commission to George R. Koester, recently appointed collector of internal revenue, was the talk of the town in political circles yesterday. One of Mr. Koester's Charleston friends, who returned here a few days ago, made a statement in which the lynching matter was brought up. He gave what purported to be Mr. Koester's side of the story and intimated that the petition would not make any imprisonment at Washington, inasmuch as it had been started by men opposed to the McLaurin movement generally. I was in Columbia the other day, said the Charleston man, when a newspaper of that town made an editorial reference to the lynching and I asked Mr. Koester about it. He said he had attended the lynching as a representative of his newspaper and for the purpose of writing the news. The Negro had been caught and tied to a tree and some of the 'leading' citizens of Columbia were anxious to burn him alive. Koester protested at this villainous treatment and said it should not be considered. The mob asked him how he could help it and, while the fires were being kindled, Koester whipped out a revolver and fired at the Negro, with the hope of ending his miserable existence before the fiends could burn him alive. There was no way under the sun by which the man's life could have been spared. The bloodthirsty mob was howling for the Negro's life and was ready to commit an outrage as villainous as any ever heard of in South Carolina. Whether Koester's bullet killed the Negro there is no one prepared to say, but his purpose was clear—he was actuated by a desire to save the wretch from torture—the kind of torture that the mob was seeking. "If that Columbia lynching is brought before the public in the shape of affidavits the developments will be startling. Men who would not desire to have it known that they were present will doubtless be called upon to explain. I have been told that men who have been friendly with Mr. Koester have been forced to sign the affidavits much against their will. The story is that one man at least is employed by the chief in the fight against Koester, and, left to his own inclinations, he might not have been so willing to put his information into an affidavit." The fact is evident that the appointment of Mr. Koester was not pleasing to a great many people in Columbia and elsewhere in the state, and politicians who are opposed to Senator McLaurin have put forth the argument that his cause has been injured by this sudden and unexpected move. It is generally believed, however, that the president knew something of Mr. Koester's record before the appointment was made and was pleased with what he had been doing for the McLaurin party in South Carolina. There would have been a kick no matter who had been named as collector of internal revenue, the friends of Senator McLaurin declare, and the opposition was prepared to fight any man who was lucky enough to get the job. Because of this fact little attention is being paid to the Columbian petition by the Republicans and others who are in sympathy with the new movement, especially when they called to mind the chief movement in having the petition put forth." VOLUME III. R. Koester, recently appointed collector of internal revenue by President Koevert, is the subject of wide discussion, in view especially of the fact that the regular Republican organization in this state and the Negro preachers seem disposed to make an issue of it. We have been informed that the protests against Koester have been made to the president by prominent members of the organization and several days ago resolutions were printed showing that the colored ministers' union of Columbia had looked into the matter and adopted resolutions of similar effect. One of Senator McLaurin's organs declared last week that it had been informed that the president was having the matter investigated and that if Koester's connection with a lynching could be proved there was "a strong probability" that the collectorship would not be given him after all. This same paper, with others, has chosen to treat "The State" as a pro-secutor in the matter and has assumed that it has made charges against Koester with the view of securing the cancellation of his appointment or his rejection by the senate. This is entirely gratuitous. "The State" has an opinion of Koester which it has frequently expressed, but it has not undertaken to dislodge him from the office to which he has been appointed nor does it at present have such an intention. When, a few days after President Roosevelt had entertained Booker T. Washington at his table he appointed Koester, a Negro lyncher, to the chief federal office in the state, the contrast between the two acts was so odd that we deemed it worthy of a jocose paragraph. That was all, and we have not made nor pressed issue. That seems to have been done by members of the president's party only. The circumstance to which "The State" referred was so notorious, in view of the presence of a number of Columbians with Koester at the lynchiu, that it did not need any reference in this newspaper to expose that vulnerable point in the new collector to those Republicans who resent his appointment. The matter has now assumed such shape as to call for a statement on our part, which, however, would not have been made had the friends of the new collector refrained from putting "The State" in the attitude of a prosecutor of Koester and charging it with misreprenting. In view of this we are constrained to cite the record. The following dispatch appeared in The New York Sun on Saturday last: "CHARLETON, S. C., NOV. 1.—The friends of George R. Koester, whose appointment at as collector of internal revenue is opposed because he took part in a lynching near Columbia several years ago, made a statement today about the affair. According to this version, Koester, who was a newspaper editor at the time, went with the mob to report the lynching. The Negro was chased through the swamps and finally captured, and plans were immediately arranged to ourn him alive. After being tied to a tree the mob was preparing to burn the captive, when Koester protested at the cruelty and torture. He declared that it should not be done. One of the leaders asked Koester how he could stop it. "Why I'll shoot him dead first" he is said to have answered and then fired at the Negro. The mob was in a blood-thirsty mood. When he saw that he was powerless to save he Negro, Koester is said to have fired because he believed it a humane act to save the man from torture. Several newspapers have printed stories charging Koester with having fired the first shot at the lynching and no denial was made Koester's version was made public today by one of his personal friends." In The Charleston News and Courier of the same date appeared the following: "The anti-Koester petition, insti- This is the first we have heard of a petition against Koester or any effort to get men to sign affidavits to his injury. We find in our files of "The State" accounts of the lynching in question, which occurred on Sunday, July 30, 1893, at Gaston, railroad village not many miles from Columbia. A special train took a number of Columbians to the scene, and all the local newspapers were represented. The names of but three Columbian participants were given in the reports, doubtless for reasons of "courtesy.' We shall not reproduce "The State's" account lest it be said that it was inspired by hostility toward Koester, then the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 22. 1901 NEGRO SHOVLD BE RECOGNIZED Strange to relate, but there is not one Negro holding a position in the pension office at Topeka, yet our party is in control. Several thousand colored soldiers draw pensions who have sons that are competent to fill a position in this department. Don't hollow civil service, it will kill several white Republicans who have gone in since the new administration! Let's be true to each other...Manager. editor of the Columbia Register, the chief Tillman organ of South Carolina. We present instead the testimony of a witness and participant whose account will not be disputed by Collector George R. Koester—to wit, George R. Koester himself. There are in our possession the files of the Columbian Register, and from a four-column account of the Gaston lynching printed in its issue of Tuesday Aug. 1, 1893, the following account of the lynching of Will Thompson, the first of the Negroes to be dispatched, is taken: "Saturday night, nobody knows how, it was reported about the city that Thompson had been caught at Irmo. An engine and coach carried a crowd from Columbia there, only to find the story false. They returned sad and disappointed and would pay no heed to a man showing a telegram from Hopkins, saying a Negro answering the description of Thompson had been caught there. They were in no humor to listen to any such tales. "Hence it was that upon their return to Columbia they heard with much distrust the story of Thompson's capture. The Register's correspondent was not among the doubters, however. He ascertained that the prisoner had already been carried across the Congaree. There was talk of a special train, but the reporter could not wait for that. In company with another Columbian he mounted a horse and dashed after the captors. * * * "The reporter by hard riding had overtaken the captors, who had had an hour's start. The captors were Messrs. Henry Griffin, Freel. Jacobs and Jim Connor. A number of other men were with them as an NEGRO holding a positive party is in control pensions who have in this department several white RD administration! escort to the prisoner. It would have been unhealthy for any crowd to have undertaken to rescue Thompson. * * * "Thompson had now to endure torture almost barbarous. For over an hour and a half the crowd, which was waiting for Sightler, (the white man whose wife had been assaulted) guyed and bullied Thompson, making all manner of horrible suggestions as to the best way in which to dispose of him. Burning and other tortures were discussed. Threats and curses were showered upon him. One man told him to pray. Another asked him it he knew how to pray, or if he had ever prayed Thompson said he used to say his prayers, but he didn't remember them well. One of the crowd said, 'I'll repeat the Lord's prayer for you.' He started, 'Our Father in heaven,' and the Negro repeated it in a faltering tone. The man continued: 'Who owed us ten dollars and paid seven.' The Negro looked shocked and a dozen or more men immediately cried out 'No blasphemy,' 'Don't make a jest of a prayer,' etc. The man looked very much abashed and no more disturbed the peace and sanctity of Sunday with any more such ribald and blasphemous jests. "If Thompson prayed any more it was in silence, so God alone heard him. "All projects of burning him to death were trowned down as quickly as the blasphemy. * * * "Meanwhile Mr. Sightler and others were discussing what punishment should be given Thompson. Many earnestly demanded that he be burned. Thompson again begged 'Doe' Goodwin to come to him. 'Mr. Goodwin,' said he in a weak and supplicating tone, 'please, sir, don't let them burn me. If I've got to die I'd rather be shot.' 'You should have thought of that before you did your meanness,' replied Mr. Goodwin. Finally it was decided to hang and not burn Thompson. He was marched along the railroad track surrounded by at least 150 men, boys and children. When a satisfactory spot was reached Thompson's clothes were lowered and he was held across a log. Mr. Sightler took a buggy trace and plied it with fearful force. When he wearied of the exercise his brother took the trace and the blows again fell with renewed vigor. Not a cry was extracted from Thompson. Strange to say, the fearful blows did not bring blood. Sightler kicked Thompson, smashing his face in "Crossties were piled up, noose made in a white rope and the end of it tied to a knotty oak branch. Thompson bore all his punishments stoically. He shed a few tears while the crowd was frightening him but when the 'actual punishment began he never shed a tear or uttered a cry. "When bade to do so, the little, helpless, half-dead Negro climbed upon the crossties and helped put the noose around his own neck. * * "The man jumped down and shoved the crossties over. In a moment Thompson was dangling between heaven and earth. Those who wished to shoot formed in line on the railroad track. Mr. Sighther fired first. The echo of his shot was a volley from some 35 muskets, rifles, shotguns and revolvers. After this roar, which was heard five miles away, the firing was less heavy. The last shot cut the rope and the body NO SHOULD BE RECOGNITION to relate, but there is no motion in the pension office at Tecol. Several thousand colored have sons that are competent toment. Don't hollow civil service Republicans who have gone in! Let's be true to each other... "dropped." It was at this lynching, according to our information at the time, that Koester claimed the privilege of firing the first shot after the Negro was strung up. Comparing his account with that now made by a "friend" in his behalf, it will be seen that there are great disparities. The "friend" says that Koester "whipped out a revolver and fired at the Negro with the hope of ending his miserable existence before the fiends could burn him alive." Koester in his report stated that "all projects of burning him to death were frowned down" and that it "was decided to hang and not burn Thompson." As a matter of fact, Koester was armed with a double barreled shot gun, not with a revolver, as will be seen from his next testimony. A second lynching soon followed the first. We give Koesters account of that as printed in the Columbia Register: "Who'll get Preston?" was asked. "The countryman bestriding the long-stepping mule, the reporter and his companion volunteered to bring Tom Preston and started off through the woods, well armed in case of resistance by himself, his friends, relatives and acquaintances. * * "On through the woods they went, the moon casting the shadows of the trees in fantastic shapes on the ground and causing the underbrush skirting the road to assume mystic forms. It was a time for cool and calm reflection. When a short distance from Preston's house, the trio dismounted and hitched their steeds, which were grateful for the rest and which commenced browsing on leaves damp with dew. "One man was posted on each side of the house and the third went to the door, which was open. He called Tom, but Tom answered not. Finally he entered and examined the house by the light of several matches. It was deserted; the bird had flown. * * (The Register's account of the lynching of Thompson here intervenes.) "Preston was now wanted. It was seared Negro runners had been sent to warn him that he would be arrested. Who could go for him? Plenty of men were willing, but no one seemed to have a horse or mule that was not worn out. The fastest pace would have been a snail's gallop, which would have allowed Preston plenty of time to escape. A Columbian with a fairly fresh horse volunteered to bring back the Negro dead or alive if somebody would show him the way to Mr. Adam Geiger's place at which he had ascertained the night before that Preston was in the habit of spending Sundays. In company with one who knew the road the Columbian rode the seven and a half miles to Mr. Geiger's place. No one had seen Preston there. Mr. Geiger said he had not seen him and showed the Columbian to a Negro cabin. The Negro in it said Preston was nowhere around and had not been there. The Columbian asked him in which house Preston's woman lived. The house was pointed out. He rode up towards it, under cover of some trees, dismounted and walked toward the house, a cocked double barreled gun in his hands. "Standing 10 feet to one side of the door and covering it with his gun, (he) called gently: 'Tom, Tom, are you there?' and a voice replied, 'Yes.' 'Come here a moment, I want to see you.' 'All right,' replied the Negro, and walked to the RECOGNIZED not one Negro Jopeka, yet our soldiers draw to fill a position ice, it will kill since the new Manager. door only to find himself gazing into the deadly mouths of a double-barreled gun. "He sat down on the steps and called for his shoes. Why? He put them on and the Columbian told him that he was wanted at Gaston. He got up and walked off, followed by the Columbian. They stopped at Mr. Geiger's house and he furnished some watermelons, which were eaten while Mr. Geiger's mule was being hited to a buggy. "After a half hour's stay at his house, several men who had arrived in Gaston after the first lynching and had heard of the trip after Preston rode up. They wanted to kill Preston at once, but did not do so. Preston was placed in Mr. Geiger's buggy and the little cavalcade started for Gaston, its ranks being swelled as it went. They passed by Mr. Sightler's house and he joined the party. "When the prisoner arrived in sight of Gaston several hundred men rushed toward him. The uptrain had brought a crowd from Denmark, North and Swansea and they wanted blood. "The prisoner was subjected to a medical examination which proved that he was diseased. When this was made known the frenzy of the crowd was terrific. Dozens demanded that Preston be tied to the ground and roasted before a slow fire. This might have been done, though few, if any, of the Gaston men were among those demanding this torture, had not his captor and several others announced that they would shoot Preston the moment a match was struck to burn him. It was decided then to treat him as Thompson was served. "He was taken to the same tree, whipped and given a chance to tell Continued on Page 2. Historical Society State House. Oldest all Pullman Porters He Has Seen More Than 25 Years' Service, 18 Years Between St. Louis and New York-Is to Have a Pension. The distance between the cities over the road he runs, the Vandalia-Penns)viana 53 system, is 1050 miles. In a month Andy covers a mileage a little over half that of the earth's circumference. In one year he makes 151,200 miles. For 18 years he has traveled between New York and St. Louis. He has covered 2,721,600 miles in that time on regular trips alone. He has doubled back on extra runs many times. Had his runs on regular trips been straightaway he would have encircled the earth 109 times. Prior to the Vandalia run, he covered 900,000 miles on other roads. This is 36 times the distance around the globe. Add this to his St. Louis milage and the aged porter has traveled a distance equal to 143 trips around the equator. BY ANDREW JOHNSON. In twenty-five years experience on the road a man receives many hard knocks and encounters many strange experiences. I don't know any porter in the business who has ever been in more wrecks than I, who has been less frequently hurt, and who has met more men of national fame. I was born in Georgetown, Washington, D. C., 51 years ago, and for about half that time I have been running over the eastern portion of the United States. I never ran west of the Mississippi river. In 1876 I secured a job with the Pullman company. Cars were very different then from now, but I believe they were as comfortable compared with the day coaches. On my first run the palace car was not near so comfortable as the ordinary day coach is now on the big roads. The roadbeds, rails and carsprings are now so much better. My first trip was out of New York to Washington. As a sea dog must get his sea legs, a railroad man must become accustomed to the swaying of the train. I started out of Jersey City mighty proud and all excitement. I was a tired, sick man when I returned and was glad to stay at home for a few days. It takes a porter about three long trips to get his bearings and warm to his job. After he has run a time he hates to quit the road. I am not going to till I have to. Between New York and Washington I was on the Congressional Limited on the Pennsylvania. During the Hayes campaign and the Tilden contest the next winter I guess we hauled pretty nearly every big man in the country between the two cities. I saw Gen. Hayes and Mr. Tilden every once in a while. Senator Conklin was a frequent passenger, and a mighty liberal gentleman. Ah, those were the days for the tips. Senator Blaine and Senator Platt were familiar figures. Once Gen. Grant, Sherman and Sheridan were all passengers on my train. They were all in different cars and I don't believe ever spoke to each other. I remember that because I thought it funny those generals who fought to together in the war didn't speak The conductor said they weren't mad, though, and mebbe they didn't know who was on the train. Mr. Bryan has been frequently in my charge. Whatever other critics in my station may say I insist that the public THE oldest palace car porter in the United States visits St Louis six times a month. For over 25 years he has served the Pullmans, and they are not ungrateful for in a few months Andrew Johnson of New York and St. Louis will be retired on a pension. This mark of appreciation of faithful service is exceptional. Plenty of men have served the company long and well, but it thinks none has served so well, nor so long as Andy Johnson, and it is going to reward him as it has done no other porter. He is 51 years old, and on his sleeves bears five silver service stripes, each band representing five years' service. In St. Louis Andy lives at 2011A Walnut street with Mrs. Washington. In New York his home is on Sixththird street with his wife and daughter. NUMBER 46 is all right and have no complaint to make of the "no tip" regulation or the tendency to reduce its size. I do my work the best I know how and I generally find that it is appreciated by passengers and company alike. Wrecks? I have been in seven. Only in one was I hurt. That occurred one morning in the winter of 1898. We were out from Indianapolis near Coatesville Day was just beginning to appear and I was brushing up the smoking compartment. Suddenly there was a lurch and I spun around on my head and then it grew blank. The rails had spread and we were tumbled into the ditch. The car was lying on its side when I came to. I could hear the confusion of the passengers and crawling over a seat managed to get through a window into open air. My hand was cut and hip was sprained. The latter did not hurt very much so binding up my hand I went to work helping to get the passengers out. By the time we got to St. Louis my side was hurting. I did not make a run again for two months. I have never been in a wreck where many lives were lost. Wrecks are bad things, but they must come with railroading and if they must come give me a Pullman. The cars are stoutly built and can stand twice the bumping a day coach can. They are safest in a smashup. The road is the greatest tring in this life and I'll stick with it until they take me off. A LEADER OF ENODUS "Peg Leg Williams," the promoter of the first Negro exodus from North Carolina, and who in 1880 had some narrow escapes from lynching, is back there, but this time his mission maaks him no enemies. In 1890 he said he had taken 30,000 Negroes out of North Carolina in two years. Of course, the most of these were in families and hence a large proportion were children. Negro preachers and other "strikers" were paid for their influence and efforts to promote the movement, one Negro asserting that he made $500 out of the business. The people who employed Negro labor, particularly on the farms, were up in arms against "Peg Leg," and the exodus. They poured petitions into the legislature. They sent deputations to Raleigh to urge the Legislature to enact laws which would prevent Negroes from being taken out of the state. The legislature, urged to haste, enacted a law that no emigration agents could do business unless he paid $1000 license tax in each county. Williams, who had but narrowly escaped death several times, was thus run out of business and lost no time in leaving the state. The high license law remained in force until 1899, when the legislature repealed it, the public sentiment then having changed completely—a great many of the white people desiring the Negroes to get out of the state. Williams says he now wants 5000 Negroes for Tennessee, Kansas and other states. He declares the most of the great number he took away have misperceived and that a number own homes. He expects to get country Negroes mostly as town Negroes are too smart to go. CAMDEN, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Young are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mother and daughter doing nicely. Mrs. R. N. Rivers and son of Richmond visited friends in Camden Saturday. Mrs. Mary italph from Mt. Olive is visiting her mother, Mrs. King. The young people of Fleming gave Rev. Kuykendall a storm party, and it was a storm party, bringing many refreshments. Mr. George White is on the sick list, Mrs. Victoria Kuyenkendall, wife of Rev. J. Ewling Kuyenkendall, pastor of the C. M. t. church of this place, received news that her father, Elder Rober Cope of Ekton, Todd county, Ky., was dead and buried. Her sister, Mrs. Ruth Hays, could not find her, as she had left Newton had spent a week in Ky. to attend her daughter, her daughter, Mrs. Alpha Johnson, in Richmond, Mo. and there to present in Camden, Mo. t. served a volunteer three years in the civil war and was honorably discharged, and was a devoted christian and elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Unni 5% -e . ~. See we ne te we ne tet GIN TP LT EAD LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Perle McNeal is indispos- ed. Frank Jordan will lead his bride to the altar soon. The best place to buy drugs is at Lee's. Will Hall left Monday of this week for Kansas City. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Have your prescriptions filled at E, S. Lee’s, 112 W. Eighth street. James Wall, the popular horse buyer, has a cow that gives 26 quarts of milk every 24 hours. All subscribers to Tu: PLary- DEALER who are in debt for their subscriptions kindly pay up. Mrs. J. E. Overr, who has been visiting her chiddren in Kan- sas City, returned Wednesday. Miss Willa Smith left: yester- day morning for Omaha, Neb.. where she will work for Tin. PLAINDEALER. Rev B.C. Duke was called to Wathea Iast Friday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Cornelia France. Mrs. Jacolis, who has been vis- iting her daughter, Mrs, John M. Wright, left today for her home in Kansas City. Hot weenies, pigs feet, hot and cold Junch at night. Call at Wilson's Lunch wagon, Seventh and Kansas avenue. When you want lunches at night call at | Wilson's Lunch wagon, N. E. corner of Seventh street and Kansas avenuc. Rev. J. H. Wilson, of Glasgow Mo., was in Topeka Wednesday, seeing his friends and making arrangements to print minutes of the Missouri conference. Clarence Langston is now en- gaged as chief devil on Tue Pratinpeacer. He is a nice, yen- tlemanly young man and if he “sticks’’ will no doubt make a printer of the highest class. Everybody should go to St. Joseph, so., Thanksgiving day, with Jackson's Military Band and Cyrene Commandery. The train leaves at 7-30 a, m., over the Rock Island. See .\. P. Smith for particulars. Mrs. Henry Wilson served So lunches at her residence for the benefit of the St. John sewing circle. This is a record breaker, the largest number of lunches ever served since the organiza- tion. The Silver Leaf Working club met at the residence of Mrs. Williams of the New Hope Bap- tist church, on Washington st., Friday, November 15th. After business was suspended lunch was served. ‘Those \isiting were: Mesdames Bell, Mason, Abbott, Jamison, and Messrs. Jamison and Harrison. ‘The ball given by Guy's Orches- tra last Friday night was one o the grandest events of the season- A goodly number was present and all highly enjoyed themselves. The music was excellent and clearly proved that Guy's Orches- trais competent to furnish as good music as any of them and at fat lower prices. Our people should feel proud of this organization and give them their patronage. On Tuesday evening, at the Congregational church, corner of Eleventh and Lincoln streets, the Village Association held its annual fair. A splendid musical and literary program was render- ed toa large and appreciative audience. In the library were exhibited canned fruits, fancy work, sewing, vegetables and many other articles. Many pri- zes were given out, which were of usefularticles. Rev. Sheldon, H. Holman and many others are to be commended for the great work they are doing. , The Young People's Messenger club of the First African Baptist church will meet at the residence ‘of Miss Eulah Ridley, No. 300 Oak street, Tuesday evening, at 4:30 o'clock, November 26th. Mrs. A. Howard has movedin- to the house recently purchased by Mrs. H. S. Oden, 917 Jefler- son street, which is oneof the best cottage residences owned by a colored citizen of Topeka. | Chairman Albaugh concedes ‘the nomination of the Hon. Tom Kelley who is now the Assistant State Treasurer, for our next State Treasurer. He is endors- led by everybody. | We note cards are out, an- nouncing the marriage of Robert Turner to Miss Clara Stewart, Thusday, November 28,at_ the heme of the bride's parents, four miles north of this city. | Mrs Cooper, of Chicayo, who has spent two months visiting her sister, Mrs Lizzie Scott, of 1168 Filmore street, left Sunday for Jacksonville, Hl, en route te her home. Mr-. Win. Wilson enertained the Dumas elab in hoxor of Mrs Win. Jacobs, Friday, Nov. 15th, The vistung guests were Mes- dames J. M. Wright, G. Smith and Wim. Jacobs of Kansas City. An elaborate lunch was served. The club and friends adjourned, declaring Mrs. Wilson an ideal hostess. The neat meeting will be with Mrs, Frank Hayes, 402 Filmore street, November 22nd. The Pleasant Hour Literary Circle, last Saturday evening, clected delegates to the Inter. state, to be held at Kansas City |during the Holidays. George |Harris was made secretary” pre tem and after the rendition o the program the delegates were lelected as follows: Delegates, Messrs Sawyer, J. Page, Whit ney: Alternates, Messrs. G. Har. be Roundtree, Gaitha Page Representative, N. Sawyer. St. Simon's Guild met on last Monday evening with Mrs. J. M. Ferguson. The catechisin lesson was conducted by Mrs. M. E. huykendall. Mrs. Jacobs of Kan- sas City, and Miss Cora Merritt were visitors. On Monday eve- ning, Nov. 23, the guild will hold an *tAucticn Social’’ at the resi- dence of Mrs. C. Meux. Each member of the church is expect- ed and eaeh guest is invited to bring a package containing some- thing which he does not want but which may be useful to some other person present. The pack. ages will be sold at auction. On last Friday Mrs. Willis Brown and daughter, Luvinia, entertained at a reception com- plimentary to Mrs. H. Brown, of New York, at their home at 210 Taylor street. The house was beautifully decorated with palms and cut flowers. About 150 Ia- dies called during the afternoon, and in the evening, from Sto 11 p.m., both ladies and gentlemen were entertained. During the evening Mesdames R. H. Wade and J. M, Wright favored the guests with vocal solos and Mrs. O. A. Taylor an instrumental solo. ‘THE ATTUCKS LITERARY. The above named society has recently been organized for the younger set of young men and is ‘one well worthy of their support. It meets once a week and lis- tens to short debates, essays and papers by its members. In friend- ly rivalry with this society the young ladies have organized the “Daughters of the King’’ con- ducted along the same line and meeting with their brothers twice amonth, Quite a spirit has been aroused and both sides are work- ing hard to win the victory. It will behoove the boys to get a move on themselves and not al- low the girls‘ of Topeka to carry ofi the intellectual and literary patm. Nothing is more worthy of their enthasiastic support than this and itis to be hoped that they willembrace this opportunity te acquire mental poise and forensic power. All young men of good character are eligible as members and it is urged that they enrol] themselves as members forthwith. Many a young man has, unsus- pected by himself, latent powers which if developed would make him a good ready talker anda terse writer. The only way to bring out these powers is to prac- tice and that practice can only be acquired by active participation in the exercises of some good lit- erary society. The*tAttucks’’ is sucha suciety. Itisnotmade up of finished debaters but of learn- ers and beginners and no one need hesitate in joining through embai- rassment. The buys of today will be the men of tomorrow and ‘in these piping times of political con- ventions, literary issociations and conferences of various kinds, it were Well that the boys be up and doing and see to it that they are not left behind by the car of pro- grers. So let the boyscome for ward array themselves under the banner of thetsAttucks Literary ciety” and keep pace with their sisters. TO ALL CORRESPONDENTS Tor Phar sprarias will be as. sued on Weduesday of neat week and al news imust be in this of- fice not later than Tuesday avon. | KANSAS CILY, KAS | The pha club was entertain- ed last Friday afternoon by Mrs. Anua Cox, 822 Everet street. An elaborate Inncheon was serv Cr NORTH TOPEKA. The Twelve Star club will have a grand entertainment Novem- ber 23, at W. K. ‘T. hall, The committee promises this will be one of the grandest of the season, Admission to cents, Committee: Mesdames Ida M. Jordan, N. White and D. F. Easley. Miss Ella High-Cook is pianist for the occasion. The Twelve Star club met on Wednesday, November 13, at the residence of Mrs. D. F. Easley. Mesdames M. J, Morton anc Blanch High read. grand paper: and refreshments were served. uneeeh GAR Lee Do yon want to make money? It so write to this office, or to D. Chiles, OaMand, Kansas. He has placed on the market seven fine acre tracts of good garden land and a 20 acre tract one mile east of Oakland, tour miles from the P.O , at sixty dollars per acre; $100 cash, balauce one and two years at 6 per cer.t You can make your money back the trfis cyar in sweet potatoes. HOMESEER CURSIONS MIA THR Santa EE. On November 19 an} December 3. and 17 will sell tickets to all points in Arizona, Colurady (east of Rocky Ford), Indian Territory, OMahorna, Louisiana, New Meaico and Texas at rate of one fare plus 32 00 for the round trip. For full information sec or address ‘Ticket Agent, A. T. & is. FE. Ry. Topeka. MANHATTAN ITEMS. Those of our people who took advan. tage of the excursion to Fort Riley last Monday were: Misses Hattie Jones Lillie Gilbert, Maude Smith, Flora Aus. tin, Sallie Scott and Mesdames Millic Watford and Carrie Wait. The amuse. ments at the Fort consisted of special drills, band concerts cte, All report a very enjoyable time. The colored stwients emolled at the State Agricultural College here -: term are: Misses Viola and Ollie Mar. tin, of Garnett. Kan., Flora Austin, o! Osage City, Edith DePriest. of Salina Maude Smith, of .sanhattan anc Messrs Charles A, Groves, Edwards. ville, Wendell P. Ferrell, Fort Worth Texas, and James F. Mitchell. of Bur. lingame. ‘There should be many more of our race attending this institution and taking advantage of the grand op- portunity of acquiring a useful educa- tion which Is free to every one regard. less of coler or condition. Excellent literary meetings are con ducted at the A. M. E. and 2nd M. E churchs Tuesday and Thursday evening ‘of each week respectfully. The program of the F. M. D. Ware literary society of the A. M. E. church. ‘Thursday evening, although somewhat brief was well rendered. Rev. Brooks was called on for an address and res- ponded with a few well chosen and forcible remarks on tue subject of ‘punctuality. He could not have chosen a more fitting subject. for our people are lacking in punctuaility to a most deplorable extent, not only in atten- dance at literary societles, but in every- thing where promptness is necessary. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the gnr A. M. E. church. «ev. Terrill, o! Clay Center, preached a very able ser: mon to a large and attentive congre- gation. After the sermon an Invite: tion was extendea to all who wished to unite with the church; Mrs. Millie Watford. formerly a member of vb Baptist church, responded and was du ly recelved.as ‘a member of the M. E church, “J. F, MITCHELL, K SAG > SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSL SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsSSssF: _ teoebess>>SSSS SS . A ‘ ZStooevesvecre E I V ED He 3 pie Pe eee OF AMERICA.! TO THE patents oe : King o ; 3 “OZONO , re. aan = ‘ \ Sas ZN x £2 x - fe " Tk GE Ras ome Ns eae ¢ 3 SUS 5 =) We of EF ©}: NS, -7 ay \ a Ney, An we a. iN | “US WN) [4 ‘ EM aa rn 2)" ak a ACE “ Aor Ay) Atel — AFTER / Wee / AFTER. \ BEFORE. © hensed onthescatp. And, lastly, to prove ourliberality, we will put in a pint parkaze of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sure Throat or Mouth, all forms of | Womb Diseases, Chilblaine, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all! smells aud odors arising frou: the human bods, such as feet, arm pits, etc. j The actu value of thie Grand Agzreg ition is #400, but we let you | have it for $1.00, simply to iatroduce honest pouts. Iu oriler tw protect the ! public in general from imitations of our owls, and to xveid mistakes, we { have placed upon our conpon onr Trule-Mark, one head skowinz Short | Hair and the other head Lonz Hair, The U.S Government hay granted us ! i this trade-mark, mnt it is regivtered in the Patent Oties at Washington; 80 | Jiftheeonpon bas tas trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use fuuly the conpon luuving the two heady of it, Av to our responsibility, we ! | reier vou to the Editor of tee or to the Metropolitan Banke “ich: f mend, Va. 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WASHINGTON, | The Greatest Negro of the Age has written “A STORY OF MY LIFE” “The Plaindealer will give one volume to the Agent sending in ten cash yearly subscribers before Dec, 1, 1901. Write foran Agency. We want an Agent in every town, THE PLAINDEALER is a National newspaper—— Subscribe for it. | The P aindealer Co. 7 Wh Miceponsy Tanyrs von" No, 9% U.K. T. 1 Hall gus N. Kansas Avenue. Sfeete ist and Versiaysofeach month. Mrs, TdaM. Jordars Patronize the Kansas Gity, Kas., Tinh alaing aN) GANRGL Ut, tory West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled” by Ne- groes—Capital Stock $2,000. Orrcens. DW, White, Pres, Ransat Cue. Kant, [6 Gere Vie es Evade Kaos ps Bing, Lonog, Rat, W. M. Gamble, Treasurer, Kansas City, Kaos, Hosp or Dinvcrons- D_W. White, Kansas Guy, Bans. JG. Groves, Edwardsniie, Kans. Win Gumbtes, Kansas Cav, Kans Frank Wilson, Kansas City. Kans. S.A. Rutherford, Kansas Cty, Kans, LT Bradly, Kansas City, Kans. G2 We Cauragor, Ranaas Cay, Kans, W. M Gneily, Stems Kent. Tose ov Dinecrors. §, A. Rutherford. Mis, U. James Frack Wilsoo ormice nouns: to 10 a.m. whrnMe | 0. A. TAYLOR, H. D. Puysroran anp Surcron Calls answered day and night Telepbor. 696, 226} Kansas Ave WM. B. JACKSON, M. D. Puysictan axp Surcron. Omice 404 Kanvan Are. »voe Wallace's DragStore. Texernons 633, ‘TOPEKA, Kam Mrs, A. J. Gilmore RUNS A FIRSTCLASS and ice cream parlor, and wish the support of citizens of Leavenworth... 524 Fifth Ave Leavenworth, Kas CAPITAL... --- HAMS These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, corn- fed Kanssas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE . Chas.. Wolff Packing Co. Ask your Grocer and Butcher for “Capital” Hams, no others “just as good. . WINFIELD, KAN. Messrs. Harry Washington and Lewis Oldham of Arkansas City were in town Sunday. Dr. Henry Hayes of Sterling, Kan. is in the city practicing his profession. The entertainment given by the ladies of the Second Baptist church last Friday night was a grand success. Mr. Isaac Randsome left last week for Paul's Valley. Mrs. Frank Tolliver came in from Muscogee, I. T., last Monday to see her daughter, Mrs. Ben Reeves, who has been quite sick. Rev. Morris, pastor of the Second Baptist church, came in from Wichita Sunday and was at his post all day. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins entertained a few friends last Friday evening Refreshments were served and all had a delightful evening. Mrs. William Fowler was in New-kirk last week visiting relatives and attending the sick. Mrs Marie Fox was in Wichita last week. Miss Rachel Charles was in Ponca City last Sunday. HUTCHINSON. We, the colored pupils of the public schools of Hutchinson, request this article to be printed in your valuable paper. We see no cause for such a calamity and gossip about false and untrue statements sent to your paper by one or two of the citizens of Hutchinson. I believe in a story that is worth one's signature and when a statement can not or does not have such substantiations they are of little or no credence. The same article that appears in the Hutchinson column, was taken to every press in the city for publication and after being refused on each presentation, they took advantage of you not knowing the facts and had you to publish it. Now if the white citizens were so anxious for separate schools, why did they not accept the chances and keep up the bowl until something was done? It is ridiculous and also unfair for bona fide citizens to send out before the publis such worthless unsigned trash for if you know nothing to send for publication every one should know it is your bidding. I have often heard of nothing" and I must say that I have for once seen it. Headed in Nov. 15th issue of the Hutchinson News in regards to school rights. Mr. H. B. Owens is an intelligent educated gentleman and his views and word is some value. The article published by Mr. H. B. Owens and James Gardner was simply a cautious instruction to parents. Mr. Owens is an industrious man, he is never late, he is highly esteemed by white and colored and we know that he is as near a type for a good citizen as there is in the city. And if the citizens will just follow the footsteps of H. B. Owens they will not only have something, but know something as well. We are pupils of the school here and are in a position to know facts as they exist and do know them. The remotest cause of pupils not advancing is "my fellow and my girl." They neglect their studies and therefor cannot pass examination. I have been to school in the same room with one of the pupils whose parents are making such racket about and never saw them have a half lesson and only saw them attempt to recite about a half dozen times and the teacher just begged and coaxed them to study. Now if the teacher must stand for this, is this just? Most of us are in the High school and we worked to get there, and we have no complaint to make of our treatment. Some people don't know when they have a "good thing." There is no call for a separate school here. This is the sentiment of the colored citizens excepting three or four. Remember this valuable old adage, "You have got to find something else to do when you do not care to work." Yours for advancement. Messrs. Howard Callander, Hiawatha Wickliffe, Thomas McCalep, Harrison Wickliffe, William McCullough, William Kirk, Samuel Kirk, Hidus Harding, Luther Saunders, Joe Williams Otis Anthony, William Graves, William Wickliffe, Riley Wickliffe, Ben Crowe and many others. Misses Anna Harrison, Lena Harrison, Carrie Johnson, Anna Brown, Effie Holmes, Emeline Holmes, Emma Crooms. Florence Crowe, Sonora Saunders, Ora Belle Saunders, Loraina Saunders, Clara Saunders. Mrs. C. C. Smith who lives on Hickory creek is very ill with heart trouble. Mrs. Farris of the city is very sick with malaria fever. Dr. Whittaker performed a very successful operation here last week. Two young colored men had a cutting scrape and one received a very bad wound in the back of the head, a large artery being severed. The doctor succeeded in stopping the flow of blood and dressed the wound taking several stitches to hold the flesh together. Grandmaster Bell of the Indian Territory was in the city last week. The Coffeyville Excelsior Band under the direction of William Hayl will give a first class band concert in Marris' hall. Tuesday evening, November 26th, and all are invited to attend. Several young people went to the territory last week nutting. John Ingram was escort to one of the parties. Last Sunday was children's day at the Colony and a number of town people went out. Contractor Dawsey has finished the carpenter work on the new Baptist church and the work is a credit to any one. We are certainly proud that we have such a masterly workman among us. W. H. Rev. Barnett and Mr. I. N. White have been on the sick list but are improving. On Monday night a very jolly crowd of people met at the house of Mr. Kiowa and Mr. Stewart and then all went to Mr. Boydstow's where Rev. Barnett and wife had been asked to spend the evening. They were there perfectly unaware of what was going on outside. The crowd there all rushed in each carrying his pound. The minister was completely surprised and speechless. He then expressed his gratitude after which games were played and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The Bachelor Girls held their usual meeting at Miss Katie Harmon's. A social was given at the A. M. E. church Saturady night for the purpose of clearing the trustee's debt. Literary Notes. The Literary Society met in the church Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The meeting was called to order by the President and the rules and regulations were read by the Secretary and adopted, and a program was arranged for a Thanksgiving entertainment. The meeting was held to the hour for closing when on motion of society the meeting adjourned. EMPORIA, KANSAS. Rev. T. J. Moppins P. E. of the C. M. E. church and this district held quarterly meeting here Sunday which was very successful in every respect. Rev. Moppins seemed as well pleased as the many who attended the services and we believe he was. He and Rev. Graves went to Strong City Monday. Miss Bessie Buckner has returned to school after spending several weeks at her home in the Territory. Mrs. Bettie Brewshaw expects to move to Omaha Neb. soon and her many warm friends regret losing her as a resident of our city. Miss Luvenia Brown stopped over a few hours with Mrs. Dilliott when on her way to her school in Dunlap last weeer. Mrs. Tunley and daughter of Esthridge spent a few days visiting in the city last week. The young people of the A. M. E. church have organized a very interesting League or Endeavor of which Messrs H. Davis is President, G. W. Jones Secretary, and Emanuel Carter Treasurer. The A. M. E. and the C. M. E. together with probably the Second Christian church contemplate a grand church reunion on Thanksgiving day with of course one of the most essential numbers of the day's program, that is, the big dinner. Mrs. Jiles Elliott spent a few days in Topeka last week. Mr. Wilfred Davis of Topeka Sundayed here. Miss Maude Staley entertained Saturday evening at her home on Exchange street. Messrs. Woods and Williams of Strong City spent Sunday with us. Rev. W. B. Johnson, the new pastor of the A. M. E. church is moving A Sale of Tremendous Importance--A Clearance Sale of Small Lots, Remnants and Sample Lines This sale will be unexampled for its great bargain-giving quality. We would not uAder any circumstances, or any conditions, venture to exaggerate in a matter of this kind, for whoever attempts to mislead an intelligent community will find it only a question of time when that community will scorn every statement or claim put forth. Our tren endors sales during the month of October and part of November, added to the incomparable bargain purchases of our buyer, who spent nearly three weeks in the market in closest touch with manufacturer and jobber, gives us wonderous opportunity to amaze our patrons with the incomparable values reserved for them. The values we offer will not be found in any other store in the city, and for that matter in the state. Too many of our citizens are wont to seek other cities for their supplies. This is a great mistake, for, on an average, goods of every class are sold more reasonably right here in Topeka than in the larger cities. Any one with ordinary intelligence cannot help but note this fact when not laboring under excitement. It would be well for all Topeka merchants to present this to our people as it should be. Our buyer had occasion to call on a former Topeka salesman, who is now at the head of a department in one of the large stores in a neighboring city. He stated to our buyer that he waits on a great many Topeka people. Being asked if his department offered any special advantages, he answered frankly that it did not, except in cases of closing out small remainders, or goods that were moving slowly. He thought that they were getting better prices than he was wont to get in Topeka and there is no doubt about that. this store. We will surely save you a snug little sum of money. 619 Kansas Ave. Oppo A Sale of Tremendous This sale will exaggerate in a matter of this kind every statement or claim put for our buyer, who spent nearly three incomparable values reserve. Too many of our sold more reasonably right here, excitement. It would be well salesman, who is now at tha he people. Being asked if his deeds goods that were moving slowly. If the is any of this store. We will surely save A Timely Dress Goods Opportunity. 1500 yards Dress Goods, embrace ing real values up to 67½e per yard, consisting of all wool novelties, mohair bracades, finest all wool trouses, foreign and domestic cashmere and erges, include all the principal shades — Choice of the entire lot, per yard 15e $1.00 for 50c About 2 dozen ladies' Dress Skirts —no two alike' The $3.50 kind for $1.89 the $4, and $4.50 kind for $2.25 Extra Special Underwear Deal One case of ladies' fine fleeced back Underwear—a remarkable price 17c 25 dozen ladies' very fine Maco Yuan Underwear—fleece as fine as silk—a most sightly garment, special price 23c 56 doz n ladies finest quality Underwear, the product of the celebrated Menton Knitting Mills, Mentor, Ohio—value 75c—Sale price 50 35 dozen ladies' Natural Sanitary Union Suits—a beautiful silver gravy-rally cheap at 75c 50c Choice of the balance of our finest anti-rheumatica Scallet Underwear; our Natural and Camel's Hair Underwear for ladies—izes up to 44 $1 Great snap in children's Underwear in gray ribbed—4c for size 16—rise 26 a size Our boys' and girls' heaviest fleeced back Underwear. Suitary gravy most dependent garment on the market—9c for size—rise 3c a size Chi'dren's all wool Suitary Under wear closed out at greatly reduced prices. As we haven't all sizes—19c for size 16—rise 5c a size. Parents who desire their children to wear wool have here a splendid opportunity. We have some small lots of men's Underwear to close at a very great reduction. A Ladies Wrapper Special Choice of 25 dozen ladies' extra good quality fleeced back Wrappers, made up real well—come in very In conclusion let us Thanksgiving. Try to along nicely. Mrs. Sadie Wadley is quite sick at this writing. Miss Luna Means and Mr. George Bonner were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents Last Sunday evening. Only th. relatives were present. The young ladies "Wide Awake" club will discuss some of the rules and regulations of society at its next meet- Miss Nannie Wilson of Hill-dale visited friends in Paola Just week. Mrs R Watkins is visiting friend in Salina this week. The Bancrook Literary Society is progressing nicely. At the next meeting delegates will be elected to represent the society at the Inter-State Literary association the last week in December. Mrs. Ella Nelson is reported to be quite ill at this writing. The churches are preparing to give entertainments Thanksgiving. EUDORA ITEMS The A. M. E. church is in good condition under the leadership of Rev. K. P. Bond. He has the church divided up in clubs and all are working to pay off the debt of the church which has been of long standing. The people like Rev. K. P. Bond very much and think he is the right man in the right place and think he is the one we have been needing here for some time. Club No. 1, under the leadership of Sister Ella Johnson and with assistance of Sister Alice V. Monroe are preparing to give a grand concert on Thanksgiving night for the benefit of the church. Sister Susie Monroe is on the sck list. Mr. Ephriham Johnson has returned home from the west for the winter. Miss Sallie Johnson has gone to Kansas City to snend a few weeks. The Literary Society meets Friday night at the A. M. E. church. The subject to be discussed is, "a woman was out in the river, one man found her and the other man went and got her, now which man has a right to her." Mr. T. H. Johnson and Mr. Anthony Monroe left here this morning for Lawrence to work in the rock quarry. BARNUM'S Yarns Yarns With a firm and advancing market, with higher prices everywhere, we propose to give you a real treat on them; altho they won't last long as stock on hand is limited and people needing yarns will not be slow in coming forward. Remember, we carry the Bear brand, recogniz d everywhere as be- ing of the highest standard quality. Finest imported Saxony, per skein.....5c Finest domestic Saxony, large skein.....5c Bear brand Spanien, per skein.12c Bear brand Germantown Yarn, per skein.....9c Highest grade Getman Knitting, per skein.....23c Second quality German Knitting, per skein.....18c Bear brand Shetland Floss, per... skein.....8c Bear brand Angora Yarn, per ball.....13c Bear brand Ice Wool, large bell.....19c rted Saxony, per estic Saxony, large Spanish, per skein 12c Germantown Yarn, le German Knitting, city German Knitting. Shetland Floss, per... Angora Yarn, per Cannot Be Again! Men's 75c and 88c Wool Sweaters—extra choice Boys' Cotton Sweat shades Boys' Sweaters of Worrhead, with beautifl Collar—sold elsewhere 75c Men's brown che made of heavy Shirt each Bear brand Zephyr, per skein...40 We carry at all times the largest stood and greatest variety of shades. Should we be out of any particular shade required we will gladly order same for you. We feel in a good and generous mood just now and feel like giving our patrons all the good things possible, and as this is the season which engages needlework we have concluded to offer our complete line of the Richardson & Co's Silk Goods, (of highest standard quality), at the following revised prices— Embroidery Silk on Spools, per dozen ... 9c Etching Silk, per skein ... 2c Wash Silk, per skein ... 3c Rope Silk, per skein ... 3c Knitting Silk, per ball ... 22c Filo Silk, per ball ... 4c Silketine, per ball ... 4c us beg you to retain th o be early; otherwise yo The Salvation of Negro Is In Busi Silk on Spools, per 9c k, per skein.....2c per skein.....3c per skein.....3c k, per ball.....22c per ball.....4c per ball.....4c Overalls for boys from years—would be che Sale price. Sweet, Orr & Co. guaranteed Duck lines remarkable discount retail cost—Tomorrow $1.98. You to retain this advertisement y; otherwise you may find th Salvation of the 20th Cent o Is In Business Mothers and Fathers, the Happiness of this Life Is in the Making of Your Sons and Daughters OUR teaching by doing' things develops and fixes the great young man and wom in for high salaried and for successfully conducting business enterprises selves thus making self-reliant business men and wealth, influence and character Shorthand and "Touch" Typewriting Course Bookkeeping and Business Practice Course teaching by doing' things develops and fits the at young man and wom in for high salaried successfully conducting business enterprises making soft-reliant business men and influence and character northand and "Touch" Typewriting Course bookkeeping and Business Practice Course OUR teaching by doing' things develops and fixes the intl- ing at 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 These include Penmanship, Rapid Arithmetic, Spelling, Punctuation, Commercial Law and Lectures on Business Six months completes either course. Very low rates of tuition. Individual instruction. School begins Sept. 12. A small lot of men's Gravonette or Ram Proof Coats of exceptional high quality—Sold all the way from $10 to $12.50, and worth it, too—In this sale at only ..... $6.48 Gent's very fine and thoroughly mante Niflht Shirts, worth all of 65e and 75e—In this sale ..... 33e The Followwing Remarkable Bargains Cannot Be Again Repeated. Men's 75c and 88c Worstead and Wool Sweaters—extra heavy— choice.....43c Boys' Cotton Sweaters, all shades.....13c Boys' Sweaters of Wool and Worstead, with beautiful fancy Sailor Collar—sold elsewhere at 65c and 75c.....39c Men's brown check Jumpers— made of heavy Shirting Materials, each.....15c Men's Unlaundried White Shirts— our favorite brand—Are reinforced both front and back—have continuous bands, stayed seams, bosoms and bands of 2100 linen—real value 75c—sale price.....45c One lot of laundried White Shirts, embracing such famous makes as Monarchs, Non Such and Emery—worth up to $2 each—Being slightly dust spoiled, take your choice.....79c One lot of Men's Extra Heavy Overalls, far better than any demin made, being a special make of Cottonade—Having only small and medium sizes 58c takes them. Small lot Boys' Cassimere striped Gveralls for boys from 10 to 18 years—would be cheap at 50c— Sale price.....19c Sweet, Orr & Co.'s absolutely guaranteed Duck lined Coats at a remarkable discount for regular retail cost—Tomorrow...$1.29, $1.73, $1.98. this advertisement, as p u may find the things y the 20th Century ness bogs develops and fixes the inter- nment for high salaried positions, business enterprises for them t business men and women of "H" Typewriting Course business Practice Course THE KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) Authorized Capital $700,000 Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Kansas. and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C.TOWNSEND, G.P.&T.A.; ST.LOUIS, MO: Sweet, Orr & Co.'s guaranteed Working Shirts—everyone warranted never to tip—The price to you...48c Sweet Orr & Co.'s Overall—both plain and with lob—absolutely warranted—have all sizes in either at lowest prevailing prices. Bring all the little ones along for we have something for their dear little eyes to see, and their hearts to rejoice at. We are opening our wonderful holiday department; it is going to be more than three times greater than at any previous season, and a hundred times more interesting. We shall show babies (doll babies, of course) that come from Ethiopia and other countries of the dark continent, from the bleak wilds of the Arctic regions, as well as from more modern lands. Wild and terrocious roaming animals from the jungles of India and the plains of Kansas—and a million of other curios and unlike one Artemus Ward (showman) who said to the old lady with the green umbrella that she could pay without going in but couldn't go in without paying. Our show is as free to you as the air you breathe—let them all come—the more the merrier. But you haven't been told a thing about Carpets. We want you to know—and we mean it in dead earnest—that we will sell a lot of Carpets. We must sell them or make a failure of our holiday department. We assure you cost will not be considered. Yard wide Hemp Carpet, good quality ..... 11½c Yard wide Rag Carpet, usual 50c kind ..... 33c Wool mixed Ingrain Carpet—a splendid variety of patterns and colorings ..... 19c 33c 39c ALL WOOL Ingrain Carpet 45c Extra superior, finest and highest standard Ingrain Carpets, such as you have to pay elsewhere-75c and 85c —here ..... 59c up Brusseline Carpets—a reversible rices within quoted with you may want sold out. THE KANSAS SAVING INVEST CHENUTE Authorized Cap Stock solicited by corresp. financial agent. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States of K Colorado, Kansas, and the In Five (5) Daily Passenger in each direction, between The Famous Hot Carpet, two different patterns in the same Carpet. You can wash this Carpet without affixing the color—it will outwear a 50c Ingrain—Sold here at .....25c Mark these figures A nice line of Brussels Carpets 39c 8 and 9 wire Brussels Carpets, embracing the best makes of this country .....59c up The balance o our Moquette Carpets .....78c up The balance of our Axminster Carpets .....92½c The balance of our Velvet Carpets .....38c The balance of our Body Brussels .....95c All at Cost All of our Rugs—room size—and all other sizes in stock. Must go at once, as they are even now in the way in organizing the holiday department. Floor Oil Cloth 19c a square yard and up. Linoleums—Our import order permits us to make the price at this time 45c 57½c 67½c a square yard—this is fully 25 per cent less than the combine price. We also show a line of domestic manufacture at a price equally satisfactory. Muslin, Print, Table Oil Cloth, Bats, Scrin, Towellung, Bleached Muslin remnants. The following quotations will stagger competition—if you were to do the wholesale's markets from one end of the country to the other you wouldn't be likely to meet such prices. Mill Ends. Lonsdale Muslim, "Hope brand" at ..... 5½c Best quality of Feather Ticking, worth 18c ..... 11¼ Best vuality Straw Ticking, worth 10c ..... 6½ Good quality Tennis Flannel, worth 6½c ..... 4c 32-inch Percales, NEWSTYLES .. 6½c White Shaker Flannel at ..... 2¾c Canton Flannel at ..... 3½c Black Satines, were 20c ..... 12½c Best fancy Table Oilcloth ..... 13c will be maintained until TMENT COMPANY (COLORED) ital $700,000 dependence. General solicitor and J. S HALE. Missouri Pacific Route