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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Hold Forth in Annual Conclave in the Electric City of Grand Old Missouri. VOLUME III. The Knights Templar DAY in the "Electric City" of Missouri. A day long to be remembered. Such is Thanksgiving Day, 1901, to the members of Cyrene Commandery No. 3, Knights Templar, the Twenty third Regiment band and the ladies and gentlemen who filled two special coaches on the Rock Island railroad, Thursday morning, Nov. 28, en route to St. Joseph. A few clouds covered the sky but a sharp North wind served to drive them away, disclosing the bright sun, which seemed to speak of "peace on earth, good will to man." Following a year of many vicissitudes, God gave to all a bright day in which to return thanks for the manifold blessing which had come to us with our pains and sorrows. Just a few moments behi d the Maple Leaf bearing Far West, No. 3 and Emanuel, No. 25, of Kansas City, Topeka's train pulled into the union station. Here they were met by the reception committee of Ladies and Sir Knights. Under the guidance of the special ladies committee, the visiting ladies were taken to the parlors of the Afro-American League club and made welcome. The visiting commanderits headed by the band and an escort of Northwestern Commandery marched from the depot to the Masonic temple, where they were cordially welcomed by Sir E G. Butler, E. C., of Northwestern commandery. THE LADIES RECEPITON. Promptly at 12 o'clock, the ladies accompanied by the Sir Knights were received by the ladies of St. Joseph assisting Mrs. J. H. Green. The reception room was tastefully decorated and presented a most pleasing appearance. Seated at the table, Sir W. H. Jones introduced Mrs. J. H. Green as presiding officer. Mrs. Green, nee Tina Reynolds of Topeka, is a very pleasant lady, presided with the grace and tact of a veteran. She introduced Mrs. J. M. Trent who very cordially "welcomed the visiting ladies" assuring them that the Sir Knights would throw about them the strong arm of protection. She emphasized the fact that this was the first time the ladies had been permitted to meet the sirs and trusted that the future would bring this pleasant affair around often. After some delay, owing to the absence of Mrs. Ward of Kansas City, Sir J. Hume Childers on the part of the visiting ladies responded to the welcome address. Mrs. Mitchell of Kansas City, spoke of the good work of the women and the beauty of Thanksgiving observance. Taking Elbert Hubbard's terse text, "Do the best you can and be kind," Mrs. M. E. Langston of Topeka, told the assembled ladies and sirs some good truths. One of the wittiest toasts at the banquet was "St. Joseph's Thanksgiving," responded to by Mrs. W. H. Jones. In this Mrs. Jones showed herself the equal her witty and brilliant husband. Following the serving of refreshments an informal reception was held at the League parlors where all St. Joseph did honor to the visiting believer. THE PARADE through the principal streets of St Joseph was an imposing spectacle. One hundred and fifty Sir Knights in line headed by Kansas' celebrated military band with Maj. Wesley Brown as drum major was a sight worthy of special mention. Following the band came a platoon of Grand Commandery officers of Kansas and Missouri under command of Sir J. Hume Childers. Northwes'ern Commandery in charge of Sir A. G. Carpenter. Far West and Emanuel Commanderies in charge of Sir John I. Miner. Cyrene Commandery of Topeka in charge of Sir W. R. Slaughter. The street work of the various commanderies was of a high order, and deserves the liberal applause received. We are indebted to The Omaha Enterprise for the following report of the henquet: Sir E. G. Butler, of Northwestern Commandery No.6, as Eminent Com- mander, in a few brief words extended a cordial welcome to the many visiting Knights representing Commanderies from Topeka, Leavenworth, Kansas City and Omaha. Sir Butler then introduced Sir M. O. Ricketts, P. D. G. Master of Missouri, as toast-master. Sir Ricketts in his usual manner responded to the honor conferred. In closing his remarks he introduced Sir George W. Smith, Deputy Grand Commander of Kansas. Sir Smith in responding to the toast gave a full and complete review of his official act as chairman of the Executive Committee of the Missouri Valley Association of Knights Templar. He showed the great good accruing to the race from such an organization. He showed that the coming together was lifting the standard of manhood and would ultimately bring our people to the front as good, moral citizens of this country. Sir C. Simpson of Emanuel No.25, in responding to the toast "In what direction are we tending" said "To us as men belongs the work of leading and molding public sentiment. Let us take up our burden and bear it well." Symbolic Masonry was discussed by Sir J. L. Miner of Emanuel No.25, of Kansas City. He showed the full necessity of paying homage to the Blue Lodge. "Then and now" was responded to by Sir J. Hume Childers. Sir J. L. Miner presented a testimonial to Sir W. H. Jones in the shape of an umbrella, to which Sir Jones responded in a very fitting manner. Sir S. G. Watkins was introduced to the banquet. Sir Watkins is the Grand Master of Kansas, who felt that to follow the King was to attempt a difficult task. He paid a high tribute to Negro womanhood and urged upon Masons the importance of paying proper respect to the women of our race. To the Negro Masons and Knights Templar belongs the work of saving the race in America. Str J. M. Trent responded to the toast of "Our Departed," accompanied by the orchestra to the music of "Nearer my God to Thee." It would be an unpardonable omission to omit speaking of the splendid service and the beautiful decorations. The banquet room was a thing of beauty. The feature of the annual meeting of the Missouri Valley Templar's Association was "THE DRILL" held at Odd Fellow's Auditorium and participated in by special drill corps from Kansas City, St. Joseph and Topeka. The evening's entertainment began with a splendid musical concert by the military band. Sir A. Gentry Carpenter led the special corps of Northwest Commandery on the floor, promptly at nine o'clock, and for thirty minutes held the audience in rapt admiration at the marvelous evolutions. His corps dressed in white leggins, black coats and white caps, presented a handsome appearance. Sir John L. Miner presented the Kansas City team of fifteen Sir Knights in full Templar's dress with grey shoes. Their work is always good and justly deserved much credit for the event time maintained. Last, but not least, was the corps from Cyrene Commandery, clad in armor cloth suits and helmets of steel. The work of this corps was the surprise of the evening. In the hands of a new commander, it was hardly expected to get into the game. In the hands of Sir Childers the corps received the praise and brought back the highest average. The corps is composed of Sirs J. W. Edmond, W. R. Slaughter, F. E. Jordan, W. G. Williams, Wm. Vaughn, G. W. Smith, D. F. Mallory, Charles A. Morton, W. T. McKnight, Chris, E. Jones, Ed Draine and H. I. Monroe NOTES. St. Louis in 1903. Sir T. P. Mohammat, of Omaha, was shaking hands with the "Sirs." Tom says Omaha will meet with us TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 6, 1901 It was an orderly crowd. The Rock Island has the thanks of the boys for their splendid service. Mr. Arthur Callahan, son of Dr. H. B. Callahan, clerk of the District court, is reporting for the St. Joseph Herald, and entertained the Topeka boys highly. He knows no color when he meets a Topekan, and is succeeding finely in his new field. We look to see him break into politics soon in that burg and if he does it will be "a hot time in that old town." He can rely upon the colored people for support. One of the best hotels in the West, where one can be accommodated in the best of styles, was opened a few days ago, in St. Joe. The name of this new hostelry is the Imperial, located 105 and 107 Felix street, Mrs. Gertrude Potts proprietor, and Mr, J. H. Green manager. The house contains twenty rooms, each heated by steam, newly furnished, carpeted and supplied with electric lights and bells. Not only is the dining room neat in appearance, but the meals served in it are superb. There has been in St. Joseph for years a need for a first class place where travelers can stop, without inquiring first from everyone they meet, where can a colored man get to stop? The people of St. Joe ought to be proud of the Imperial. Patronize this enterprise. THE 'PARISIAN PARLOR' Mrs. A. J. Gilmore, Mrs. A. C. Scott and Miss Grace Jones have opened a Parisian Partor at 524 Fifth avenue. Leavenworth, Kansas, where they are cutting and making fine dresses of the latest style and up to date. Ladies who wish to patronize fashionable dressmakers will do well by calling on this firm before going elsewhere. ATLANTA, GA. UNIVERSITY Atlanta University has just closed a remarkably successful football season by defeating the following teams: Atlanta Bap. College, score 5 to 0 Clark University, 11 to 0. Claflin University, 10 to 0. Atlanta is making as great a name fn athletics as she already holds in science and arts. VIRGINIAN NEGRO COLONY, From The Topeka Daily Capital, About a year ago Dr. E. R. Jones, of Richmond, Va, a Negro physician and surgeon of prominence and skill, started a movement looking toward the building near that city of a Negro colony and he has now announced that the necessary funds are in hands, and that within a very short time the first house will be erected. To start with, 1000 acres of rich land on the Chesapeake & Ohio railroad, a few miles south of Richmond, have been purchased, and here the surveyors have laid out the little village that Doctor Jones hopes to see grow into a colony. From sixty to one-hundred houses will be built at first, he says, and to each house will be assigned five acres of land, the land, however, to be some distance from the village. The houses are to be neat little cottages, much alike in appearance and built close together, with a good lawn in front and a garden patch in the rear, the village itself occupying some fifty acres and leaving the remainder for cultivation. There will be a very pretty little park, a public hall for meetings, a club for the women, and it is the idea of Dr. Jones to give the colored people a little village or colony of their own, where they may be all supreme and where they may have a society of their own. A large number of applications have already been received from those who want to become members of the colony and Dr Jones says he has letter from Negroes in every state in the South, who want to join. He say that he knows of similar movement that are to be started in at least two other Southern states, and expresses it as his opinion that it is the best way to elevate the black race in commercial as well as an intellectual way. If there were more men like Dr. Jones and T.Booker Washington the race problem would not long be unsolved. Speaks His Sentiments A STRONG argument in regard to race prejudices is given in the following from Hon. E. W. Hoch's Marion (Kas.) Record. Mr. Hoch is one of those broad-minded white men who does not bite his tongue in a matter of justice to all men. It is one of the strongest things we have seen in quite a while—especially from the pen of a white man: Apropos of the Booker T. Washington incident, at the White House, and the animated discussion which has grown out of it, it might be well for all of us to make some soundings of self to learn the depths of our own racial prejudices, for we all have them—no doubt about that. Prejudices are hatred things, and yet how the human mind clings to them! Take the prejudice against the descendants of Ham, for instance. Here we find the culmination of the white man's prejudice. It is more intense than against any other race of people. And yet the $N_g$ gro race is superior to some other people against whom no such prejudice exists. Compare the black man and the red man. For hundreds of years the Indian has had every advantage of civilization freely offered him. The government has lavished its wealth and wisdom upon him. It has allotted him the choicest of lands and erected comfortable homes for his shelter. It has established schools for the education of his children. It has supplied his every want. But in spite of all these advantages, the Indian refuses to be civilized, and i PRIEST HON. WILLIAM T. VERNON, A. M. President, Western University, Quin daro, Kansas. rapidly becoming extinct. In all these centuries no really great Indian has arisen to adorn the pages of history. Far different the history of the Negro. The government has done nothing for him save to break his shackles. No farms nor homes nor schools nor daily supplies have been lavished upon him. On the contrary, he has been compelled to struggle amid difficulties truly pathetic. And yet he has steadily advanced. He has shown himself to be capable of development. He is docile, teachable, impressible. In less than half a century of freedom he has acquired millions of dollars in property values, and embellished the pages of history with many noble and noted representatives of his race, like Fred Douglass, and Senator Bruce, and Booker T. Washington, and W. Vernon, and other eminent scholars and lawyers and statesmen of their color and kind. The Indian is vastly inferior to the Negro, and yet he encounters no such prejudices among the whites as obstruct the progress of his black brother. Now, it isn't the purpose of this article to advocate the obliteration of race distinctions, nor to promote nor condone amalgamation, "Birds of a feather flock together," and we believe the races should do the same thing. It is not a question of "equality," nor of racial leveling in any form, but it is a question of justice and fairness to the black man. We merely plead for fair treatment for him. That is all. Booker T Washington asks for his race. Father Mose Dickson, the founder of the Knights and Daughters of Tabors and veteran minister, editor and author died last week at his home. Link; A Home-Made Hero BY MARGARET HILL McCARTER THE MUSEUM STANLEY HALL, THE $10,000 BUILDING Recently Completed for Western University, Quindaro, Kansas. 2651 Pine street, St. Louis. The St. Louis Globe Democrat has the following as to the funeral: "The obsequies take place Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, at St Paul's A. M. E. church, Leffingwell and Lawton avenues, and will be the most elaborate ever witnessed by the colored people of this city. "The ceremonies will be held under the auspices of the International Order of Twelve, the Knights and Daughters of Tabor, of which he was the founder and official head. The details of the ceremonies will be determined upon by S. A. Jordan, of Little Rock, Ark., vice grand mentor. The body will lie in state for several days, and the interment will take place in St Peter's cemetery. "Father Dickson was one of the oldest and most distinguished members of the Masonic order and Grand Master A. M. Chinn, of Glasgow, Mo, is here for the purpose of deciding upon what part that order will take in the burial ceremonies. Twenty grand officers of the International Grand Temple of the Knights of Tabor have telegraphed their intention to attend the funeral and act as a guard of honor to the remains of their chief mentor. Most of them are expected to arrive within the next two or three days. Those who have signified their intention to be present are: S. A. Jordon, international vice grand mentor, and Henrietta E. Carolina, grand high priestess, Little Rock, Ark., A. R. Chinn, international chief grand scribe, Glasgow, Mo.; Lydia S. Gales, vice grand priestess, Boston, Mass.; Anna M. Bowman, Louisville, Ky.; Joe E. Herriford, Chillicothe, Mo.; A. Q. Greene, Mayfield, Ky.; Mrs. Emma Gaines, Topeka, Kas.; Frank Wilson Kansas City, Kas.; Lucy C. Jefferson, Vicksburg, Miss.; George W Johnson, Boston, Mass.; R.D. Smith Shelby, Miss.; N. B. Jones, Chicago Ill.; Benjamin F. Farrell, Indianapolis, Ind.; G.E. Newstell, Montgomery, Ala.; J. G. Hayes. Mexico. Mo. W D. Jackson, Newport News, Va. S. B. Smith, Monroe, La.; and L. F. Pavne, of St. Joseph, Mo. [We take pleasure in asking our many readers to carefully read the fascinating story by Margaret Hill McCarter. This story appeared in the Newsboys' Annual, published on Thanksgiving Day. It is a splendid story, full of noble sentiment, for which THE PLAINDEAER thanks the author. She is a Topeka lady who has been identified with our public schools and has had an excellent opportunity to judge of the ambitions of our boys and girls. The story is charmingly told. We are pleased to announce an article by this author to appear in a future issue of this paper.] He lived right here in this town—a little yellow "coon" with big black eyes, a hungry look, and clothes that were always ragged. He sold papers morning and evening, and the little money that he gained he gave to his mother. His real name was Abraham Lincoln Buxton, but the rag-tag street crowd called him "Link Buck" or "Old Stub," the former for short, the latter because he was a stubborn, sullen child. Link's father, a big Negro, was a worthless, Making a Man of the Negro Dr. W. H. Hudson is Doing a Great Work in Atchison. WRITER in the Topeka Capital of last Sunday gives an able and well merited tribute to the work Dr. W. H. Hudson and the True Eleven have been doing in Atchison. We quote as follows: When Kansas passes around the medals for doing things, Dr. W. H. Hudson of Atchison should not be neglected. With less sounding of hewgags and beating of tom-toms, Dr. Hudson is dying for the Negroes of his community what Booker T. Washington is doing for the race at large. He is doing it in a quiet, unobtrusive way and his fame is as yet confined to the limits of the town in which he lives. Dr. Hudson is a Negro physician and a man who combines much more than ordinary intelligence with practical ideas. He is the head man in the True Eleven, a practical fraternal order for people of his race. In fact, he originated the order, wrote its by-laws and framed its working plans. Through the True Eleven Dr. Hudson is reaching the better side of his people and is making of them honest, sober, industrious citizens. The True Eleven owns its own building in Atchison. It has a commodious hall, in which practically all the social functions are held. A set of rules governs the conduct of the men and women who assemble there, and an intraction thereof forever bars the offending person from the privileges of the hall. No drinking is allowed on the premises, and no intoxicated person is permitted to enter the place. Loud talk or boisterous conduct is an infraction of the rules, and so is running up and down stairs. Rules for dancing are prescribed, and the dances at the True Eleven hall are as genteel and polite as those which obtain in the swellest social organization in the drinking, vagabond sort of fellow. His mother did washing, cleaning—anything she could get to do; and Link helped her all he could. He loved his mother, that was one of his two redeeming traits. The other was the possession of a quick mind. He could learn. These two things saved him. There were three other boys in the family. The youngest, a cripple, was a constant care. The Buxton home was a miserable, two-roomed shack, over on the creek bank; poorly fitted up at any time; in summer, but Link lived mostly in the creek then; and in winter the house was very cold. Link never had clothing enough and none that ever fitted him. He never had enough to eat, so he did not grow rapidly nor symmetrically. His associates were of the regulation street gamin class. They smoked and chewed tobacco, they talked vile slang and swore. Link did all of these too. But he was sullen and unhappy by nature, so he was not good company. He hated the world and he used to lie awake on cold nights shivering and wishing he was Life and Fight the Negro on in Doing a Great Work country. Summed up briefly, the usages which govern social assemblages in the best white society are usages that govern social events at the True Eleven hall, and they are rigorously enforced. Another of Dr. Hudson's schemes for the betterment of his race is a night school for mature colored persons who were denied educational advantages in their youth. Dr. Hudson and the other educated colored men of Atchison are the teachers and they give their services free of charge. The result is that thirty or forty men and women, ranging from 35 to 65 years, are studying the primer and taking the first step in arithmetic. Men and women who have passed the three score mark are learning the alphabet. Others are being initiated into the mysteries of penmanship, simple addition and long division. And in addition to these things the True Eleven look out for the needy and suffering and stands ready always to extend a helping hand where help is merited. Social lines are as closely drawn among the Negroes of Atchison as they are in any white community. No person who is a loafer, or who is dishonest, immoral or trifling can get into this society in Atchison. Thrift, sobriety, morality and Industry are the only passports that are recognized when a man or woman knocks for admission to the exclusive circles. The ornery "nigger" is not recognized and must herd by himself with his kind. The result is that Atchison in proportion to its population has more Negroes who own their own homes, more who work steadily the year round, more Negro children who attend school regularly, and less crime and immorality among the race than any other town in the country. And this condition of affairs is due largely to the efforts of Dr. Hudson. de Hero CARTER out of it, or that he could put out of it everybody else who was warm and sleepy while he was cold and wakeful. In short, Link had in him the making of a first class anarchist when years and opportunity should lead him to think more of his relation to his fellowmen. But Link loved his mother and he loved to read. He did read, too, everything he got hold of, and the most he got hold of was not worth the reading. Link's love of learning kept him irregularly in the ward school until one day he was promoted into the high school. But he had no money to buy books with and his clothes were in tatters. He wasn't going up among the "dudes" at that high school, he declared. Then his mother told him why she called him Link. "It was because I hoped you might some time come out ahead in this hard life we colored people have," she said, "just as good old Abe Lincoln when he was a boy overcame all the things that were in his way. And when he was a man they called him a hero, and he set the slaves free. You be a hero, too, Link." Link knew the story well enough. Boys who get to the door of the high school, now-a-days, have all these life histories written in to their minds pretty thoroughly. But his mother's pleading and his real wish to learn made him give in. One wet February morning little Link, the least and shabbiest of the sub-freshmen class, came slouching into the high school. He tried to be, defiant and to keep his eyes well open for slights and injustices which he understood the teachers had ready for all of his color. And the teachers did not like him at all. He was too unlovely in spirit. But they pitied him. One of them found a good suit of clothes for him. That made him comfortable and grateful. Another bought his books because he was a good student. That made him study harder. And so the school. Concluded on Page 2 Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 114 E 7th st. The President's Message has been read. It is a strong state paper. He gave the Negro question and Southern disfranchisement 000,000 many words. Extensive preparations are being made for the Mid-Winter Fair to be held in Topeka next month. There will be no Negro exhibitors. The omission of the Negro from the president's message, we assume means that the Negro question is past history. The Negro is a man and a citizen—Selah! The lecture by Mrs. J. Silone Yates on "Our Women in the Race Problem," before the City Federation on Thursday night, was the opening of a brighter future for our women in Topeka. Let it go forward. THE PLAINDEALER desires to be classed as one of the great moral and agricultural guides of Kansas. We beg the indulgence of our many readers if we digress from our usual course and apparently stand in defense of a class of Negroes whose presence is a great detriment to the race. Topeka, like many other large cities possesses a class of lewd women and men. The lewd Negro women of Topeka are a menace to the progress of the race, and the means of many an insult offered respectable colored women. They are a disgrace and should be summarily dealt with. At the same time Topeka has a large and increa singclass of white men who maintain and support this disreputable class of Negro women. They are a disgrace to the white people of Topeka, and deserve to be as severely punished as do the Negro prostitutes whose company they seek. It is not an infrequent occurrence for the daily papers of this city, to come out in startling scare heads describing the bold robbery of some inoffensive and unsophisticated "proud Albion," by a degenerate Amazon. The woman is pursued by our city sleuths and ere long languishes behind the bars to be transfered to Leavenworth. The white man goes scott free. This hardly comports with the article of justice Kansas advertises to the world. The Negro prostitute is bad. The wite men who stoop to the society of that class are worse, they deserve a severer penalty. Chief Stahl and Police Judge Lindsay will confer a favor on the good people of Topeka if they will cause these gentlemen to appear in court and show cause why they should not be confined in the house of detention for feeble minds. HOMESEEKERS' FXCURSIONS VIA THE SANTA FE. On November 19 and December 3 and 17 will sell tickets to all points in Arizona, Colorado (east of Rocky Ford), Indian Territory, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico and Texas at rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. For full information see or address Ticket Agent, A. T. & B.F. By. Topeka. His home grew worse. His father was more often and violently drunk, more useless and abuseful. His lit the crippled brother fortunately slipped out of the world one dreary night, leaving one mouth less to fill. Early in Link's senior year his mother fell sick. Three month's before his father had dropped out of the home and never came back. A new baby, six months old, not wanted nor needed, was, babywise, getting a hold on all the hearts in that shabby little house. Link was working hard this year on the home stretch of his schooling. He meant to try for a place as teacher in the city schools next year. And then life would be easier for all of them. "I'll dress my mother so grand and gay, And the baby shall have a new toy each day." He used to say to the little baby brother, who in spite of poverty in the family knew how to grow fat. Link's brothers were helping too, now. One sold papers and the other blackened shoes, and both went to school. But just before Thaksgiving that year Mrs. Buxton grew very ill. One night she called Link to her, saying, "You must be mother, now. You be a hero and save and keep the boys till we meet in heaven." Then she died. The city buried her and paid her doctor bill. On Thanksgiving day just when the happy, thankful people were sitting down to turkey and oysters the Buxton children—three boys and the baby—came back from their mother's new-filled grave to the place they called home. How dreary it was, and how the baby cried and cried. Life is hard to the poor anyhow. But how bitterly hard it was for these young Negro boys on that Thanksgiving day. Late that afternoon, while one of the brothers hung about the transfer station hoping to sell some Kansas City papers and the other shivered up at the hotel waiting to get a "shine," Link Buston sat with his baby brother, at last asleep in his arms, and mapped out his plan of W. M. COLEMAN, M. D., SPECIALIST in diseases of women and children..... EMPORIA, KANSAS When You... Want fine Candies, fruits, Huts, Etc. CALL ON..... James Manusas, 114 West Eighth St. He makes his own Candies. Do You Know That the Panitorium Will Clean, Press, and Repair your clothes cheaper than any other house in the city. We have some clothing for sale. People order goods and do not take them. We have several suits on hand. They may fit you. Come in and see them. We make prices to suit. Have your clothes made to fit. We represent one of the largest "made to order" tailoring houses in the country. Trouers from $4 up; suits from $12.50 up. THE'TOPEKA Reynolds & 208 West Seventh Street life. He would be a hero, a homemade hero, whom fame would not find out, but none the less heroic. He would keep these boys in school until they were graduated. He would be a mother to this baby, and he would keep them all together. He would teach school to support them and himself. By and by when he could leave them he would go away and learn to be a doctor of medicine and then poor people should have such care in sickness as his dead mother could not afford. This was his dream, but between it and its realization lay such days of discouragement, such seemingly impossible things to overcome. He was not yet out of school. He must beside being a student be housekeeper, nurse, cook, guide and provider for the family. And he knew so little how to go about it. He was only a young colored boy whose life had been of the narrowest compass. He went about his work bravely. A neighbor woman kept the little one in the forenoons. Link hurried from the high school every day to get dinner for the family. In the evenings when the corner grocery was crowded with young fellows, over in the Buxton shanty the boys with Link to guide them were getting their lessons. Brave Link, fighting poverty and temptation, without sympathy or encouragement; trying to make a home with no woman's hand to shape it into home-likeness. How well white boys with plenty of means and sympathy might have succeeded is doubtful. But it was doubly hard for this colored boy. What he did in the years that came after reads like a story. His brothers learned to follow in his steps, to study and work industriously, and to aid in caring for the growing baby brother. Link came in time to be a successful teacher, and every man or woman of whom that is said knows the price with which that kind of success is bought. He took advantage of every chance for culture and improvement. Between the ragged little fellow who came into the high school and the fine stalwart young man well dressed and keenly intelligent there was a world of difference Prompt, Clean White Work Collars.....2c Cuffs.....4c Shirts.....8c Ladies's and Gent's Woolen Garments laundied with- out shrinkage. CAPITAL HAND LAUNDRY 111 EAST THIRD ST. Telephone 790 and the wagon will call for your bundle. Miss Hicks is teaching music and singing at her studio, 422 E.4th st Terms reasonable. Will teach at the homes if desired. It will pay you to see her before making terms. FOR SALE An up-to-date Printing Office and Weekly Newspaper. H. AUG. GUEST, South McAllister, I. T. ow That the Will Clean, PANTITORIUM Childers, Props. 'Phone 872 Send your sons and daughters to the WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS. A great school for our youth. Now a part of our State's Interests—Negroes should here train their children for the work of life and its duties. THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT to prepare for the ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands in our pulpits today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, preparing or the work of teaching in the public schools and giving a higher training to those desiring the same. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, fitting students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for furnishing an opportunity for proficiency in that finest of fine arts—music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT. It is the intention of this department to give our youth training, fitting them for the work of life in the industrial world. We are opinioned that in this day of competition and labor unions and stern demands nothing will so aid the Negro as to prepare his child to compete with any in the world of skilled labor. With such training no man need fear for the future of his children or the future of his race. COURSES, Architectural or Mechanical drawing and Carpentry. Printing, both job and journeyman. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. FACULTY—The faculty is composed of graduates from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and Hampton: the best schools of the country maintained by our people. Following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B S D, Am. Pres. Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. His whole atmosphere came to be one of refinement and moral uplifting. Unaided he made and kept a home, and built up character in it. By slow, patient degrees, through care and anxiety; he lifted himself and his brothers with him out of degradation and ignorance into an understanding and appreciation of the best things of life. * * * * And over in St. Louis the manager of a big Bible house is saying that such creatures as Link are n-t-hue man beings. Today in a great university the last part of Link's plan is being realized. One of these years the profession of medicine, which is one of the noblest of human callings, will be enriched by the addition to its ranks of one whose mind and sympathy and experience all fit him to adorn it. That is all there is of this character sketch. From the ragged little "coon" who sells papers up to the respected and capable teacher and doctor of medicine is a long way when one must go that way alone, and fight inch by inch, as Link did, for each step's foothold. Sometimes when the secretary of our Commercial club gets out a list of what is produced in our city, somewhere between "hardware" and "hoisting engines," among our home-made articles, let him insert the word, "heroes." Helmick Stone Quarries The finest Building Stone in the state. Prepared to ship on short notice. Correspondence solicited. H. C. RICHARDSON, Proprietor HELMICK, KANSAS. Send your sons and WESTER A great school for our youth. train their children for the w THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT to ministry, desiring to fulfil the de- pits today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, prepa- of teaching in the public sch higher training to those desiring PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, f the Normal department and giv for education to those deprived hood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for futu- tunity for proficiency in that fin music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT tention of this department to giv ing, fitting them for the work of trial world. We are opinioned competition and labor unions an nothing will so aid the Negro child to compete with any in the labor. With such training no the future of his children or the COURSES, Architectural or M and Carpentry. Printing, both man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, and Stenography, Dressmaking FACULTY—The faculty is com- from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fi Hampton: the best schools of t tained by our people. Followin Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon Lecturer in Philosophy and I Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPREA, KANSAS George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and Team Harness ...Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 32-636 Quincy Street. Topoks, Kansas Come to us! Come to This Store! If you desire choice from the largest stock and from the greatest store in the state, pay... Crosby Bros., a visit for your needed Merchandise in dependable HOLIDAY GOODS Ours is a stock always fresh, nothing shelf worn. ALWAYS NEW! Now Unpacking and Placing in Stock The largest display of holiday Merchandise known to Topeka. FRIDAY, DEC. 6, 1901. LARGEST STORE The Plaindealer '$1 daughters to the BURN UNIVERSITY SUINDARO, KANSAS . Now a part of our State's Interests—Negroes should here of life and its duties. DEPARTMENTS prepare for the demands in our pul- ing or the work and giving a fee same. mong students for an opportunity such in child- ishing an oppor- of fine arts— It is the in- our youth train- e in the indus- tat in this day of eastern demands to prepare his world of skilled man need fear for future of his race. Mechanical drawing and journey- business Course and plain sewing. Need of graduates, Tuskegee and main Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wil- berforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. OPPORTUNITIES—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. EXPENSES—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. T. Vernon, Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilberforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring; E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. OPPORTUNITIES—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. EXPENSES—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W.T. Vernon, Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to WILLIAM T. VERNON NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING NOTTY, KINNY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT THE MOST PERFECT Hair Dressing EVER DISCOVERED. Guaranteed Perfectly Harmless, ELEGANTLY PERFUMED. Do not ruin your hair by using dangerous and worthless preparations when you can get this reliable remedy. Nelson's Straightline Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling out, removes dandruff, cures itching, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a long and beautiful head of hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightline to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightline does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and will not become rancid. Straightline is sold at all drug stores. Price, 25 cents a can (one month's treatment). If your drugist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will send it by mail, securely wrapped, on receipt of 30c. in stamps. Address, NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Agents can make big money. Write for terms. Nelson's Straightline Not only straighten the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling out, removes dandruff, cures itching, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a long and beautiful head of hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightline to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightline does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and will not become rancid. Straightline is sold at all drug stores. Price. 25 cents a can (one month's treatment). If your druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will send it by mail, securely wrapped, on receipt of 30c. in stamps. Address, When in Leavenworth ...Call at... "THE CHOCTAW" Joe Lacey, Proprietor. He is always at home to his friends. WHEN IN LAWRENCE CALL AT- Cy Richard- son's Restau- rant. The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. WHEN IN LEAVENWORTH, CALL AT JOHN BAKER'S FIRST CLASS. Restaurant. Ice Cream, and Lunch at all hours 408 5th. St. LEAVENWORTH, KAN 118 N. 5th St., Leavenworth, Kas. Everything first-class and up to date. When in the city call and see us. I e Cream and Lunch at all hours. Prices to suit you. W. M. McKEE, Proprietor WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted.) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It provides hair from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Bold over forty years, it has been the best of the Original Ozonized Ox Marrow as the genuine never fails to keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. It toilet sells easily and provides a childrens elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that by its use you can straighten your own hair and lasting qualities it is the best and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to ours. Only 40 cents. Sold by drummers and dealers or send us 50 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We can ship or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. ...CHEAP... Excursion Great- Rock Island Route —RATES TO— COLORADO. ONLY DIRECT LINE TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND MANITOU. Take advantage of these cheap rates and spend the vacation In Colorado. Sleeping car reservations may be made now for any of the excursions Write for full information and the beautiful book "COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT"—sent free. JNO. REBASTIAN, G. P. & T. A., Chicago, Ill E. W. THOMPSON, G P. & T. A. Topeka, Kas. BLACK SKIN REMOVER: REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEARLIKE compass is balanced if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a person four or five shades lighter, and a matte person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade skin is noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Will move without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and keep it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers may one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. We 80-SHIP thrown in free. My passport money order is a letter or Post-Officin money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it t. G. O. D., it will come by express. Exc. extr. In any case where it fails to do what we claim, we will return the money or send a box free of charge. Packed so that no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, VA. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Among the people who enjoyed a feast of good things Thanksgiving day were Mrs. Solomon and her sons, William and David, who entertained Clarence Langston and Ira Smith of the Plaindealer at dinner. She is a splendid cook and the boys highly enjoyed themselves. The auction social given by St. Simons Guild was quite a success financially and otherwise. Mrs. John Jeltz makes an excellent auctioneer. A Thanksgiving offering, consisting of money, fruit and vegetables was sent, as usual, by St. Simons' church to Christ's hospital. Mrs. Annie Johnson of Lawrence spent Thanksgiving in the city, the guest of Mrs. S. G. Watkins. Mrs. Jennie Fichue of Lawrence spent a few days in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. R. Keith. Mrs. M. Bird is fast recovering from her long illness. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of St. John's A. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C. Moss, Fourteenth and Washington streets. Mrs. S. Weaver returned home last Thursday from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Spotts entertained at a family reunion at their home, three miles east of city, complimentary to their sister, Mrs. Amy Phillips, and nephew, Preston Phillips, of Zion, OkA Those present: Mr. and Mrs. N. Chiles, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Spotts, Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Lamberson, Mr. and Mrs, D. C. Phillips, Mr. I. DeMoss, Misses Minnie Todd and Ida Spotts. The marriage of Miss Mamie Holloway to Mr. Herschel Alexander was solemnized at the home of the bride's mother, November 28, 1901, in Horton, Kan. Miss Holloway is well known in Topeka's social society, having visited several times in the city. Wesley J. Wright of Kansas City visited in the city last Friday. Miss Perle McNeil spent Thanksgiving with friends in St. Joseph. The Standard Club gave their annual ball Thursday evening last, at the hall, 118 West Eighth street. The hall was beautifully decorated with palms and lighted with colored lights. Stationed in one corner was Guy's orchestra, whose inspiring two-steps and waltzes caused the merry dancers to trip the light fantastic toe until a late hour. A large crowd was present who owe their great pleasure of the evening to Messrs. Pilmer Link, Elijah Nelson, Frank Preer, Hugh Link, Sylvester Vaughn, Robert Sims and Lamie Connelly. The Oak Leaf Club met Wednesday afternoon last with Mrs. John Odell. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. J. M. Forbes; Vice President, Mrs. J. M. Rivers; Secretary, Mrs. L. Manning; Treasurer, Mrs. J. M. Wright; Reporter, Mrs. D. F. Ray. After the election of officers a dainty lunch was served, and the club adjourned to meet Wednesday, December 4, 1901, with Mrs. D. F. Ray, 210 Kline street. --- Last Tuesday evening the waiters of the National Hotel tendered Mr. David Alrun, one of their number, a most enjoyable farewell. Mr. Abrams left for Omaha to visit his mother, but later will accept a position in Hot Springs, Ark. Those present: Robert Washam, Ed McHarlan, George Branford, William Farrell, William Davis, William Payne, George Perry, David Abrams, John Patterson, Simon Jordan, Frank Weaver and Walter Mc Murty. EDMONDS—RICHARDSON The marriage of Mr. Henry Edmonds to Mrs. Cordena Richardson was solemnized last Wednesday afternoon by Rev. G. D. Olden, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. G. Scarce, 409 East First street. Only the immediate families being present. Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds are at home to their friends, 200 West Seventh street. Mrs. Amy Phillips and son, Preston, of Zion City, Ok., are visiting brother, Mr. Peter Spotts, and daughter, Mrs. Horace Lamberson. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Williams entertained a few of their relatives at their home Thanksgiving evening at a six o'clock dinner. The following partook of the bounteous repast: Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Rosa Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. T. Williams, Mesdames Corn Collins, Lydia Ostein and Jno. Nolan. The best place to buy drugs is at Lee's. OPPORTU OF A LI OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME To adorn and beautify your home with useful, handsome and valuable things Absolutely Fare. All you have to do is to save. Not a home in the city of Topeka better and brighter by some Premium Stamp Store. Now your wedding, holiday and other yourself whatever. Just stop these PREMIUM STAMPS means careful and saving you are old dollars every year for the nectar trading where you can get the money paid out you will be even the year at the amount of money accumulation of premiums. Your fondest expectations, Use the practice of collecting the most little realize the vast benefits to remember that saving PREMIUM less than saving money. PREMIUM STAMPS are given by Kansas avenue and select a following named merchants: DIBRLE GROCERY CO., 806 Kansas Ave., N. Topeka. SAM HINDMAN, 735 Kansas Avenue. WM. B SPEAR & CO., 834 Kansas Ave., N. Topeka. A M. KENT, 911 Kansas Ave., N. Topeka SOUTHWESTERN FUEL CO., 734 Kansas Avenue WEIBSTER-TULLOCH FUEL CO. Cor. First and Quincy Sts. WEIBSTER-TULLOCH COAL CO. 110 West Eighth Street STURGIS HARDWARE CO., 844 Kansas Ave., N. Topeka J. K. DAVIES, 1319 West Fifteenth Street ELI PLAMPER, 408-410 East Fourth Street Premium S FREE. 624 Kansas Absolutely Free of Cost. All you have to do is to save the popular premium stamps. Not a home in the city of Topeka that has not been made better and brighter by some of the many things from the Premium Stamp Store. Now is your opportunity to provide your wedding, holiday and other gifts without any expense to yourself whatever. Just stop and think what the saving of these PREMIUM STAMPS means to you. Even though you are careful and saving you are obliged to pay out hundreds of dollars every year for the necessities of life. If you do your trading where you can get the PREMIUM STAMPS for all this money paid out you will be very much surprised at the end of the year at the amount of money which you have saved by the accumulation of premiums. The results would far exceed your fondest expectations. Unless you have closely followed the practice of collecting the POPULAR PREMIUM STAMPS you little realize the vast benefits to be derived therefrom. Always remember that saving PREMIUM STAMPS is nothing more or less than saving money. See to it that you trade where PREMIUM STAMPS are given. Bring them to our store, 624 Kaucas avenue and select a handsome present. Any of the following named merchants will gladly give you the BLUE PREMIUM STAMPS: Premium Stamp Store FREE. 624 Kansas Avenue. FREE. Miss Corrinne and Deane Buckner were entertained at dinner Thursday last by Miss Georgia and Glenn Watkins. Mrs. Kittie Vaugh died Saturday evening of heart failure at the home of Arthur Massey, where she was employed. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Baptist church, Rev. Olden officiating. Age 42 years. Mrs. Vaugh was admired by all who knew her. The Arden Club met last Friday night with Prof. and Mrs. Clinkscale at which time a Thanksgiving program was rendered as follows: Quotations concerning thanks, from the Bible. Reading of President Roosevelt's Thanksgiving proclamation, Mr. Clinkscale. Origin of Thanksgiving, Miss M. A. Jamison. An Ideal Thanksgiving, Miss Hester Hawkins. Mesdames M. E. Langston, J. S. Brashers, M. E. Johns and Chas. Morton spent Thanksgiving with the Masons in St. Joseph. TURNER-STEWART. The marriage of Mr. Robert Turner to Miss Clara Stewart, solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, four miles north of this city. Thursday evening, November 28. Promptly at 8:20 p. m., Miss Mary Jordan took her place at the piano and the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March pealed forth as the bridal party took their position under a canopy of smilax, where they were met by Rev. J. R. Ramson, who performed the solemn ceremony. The bride was attired in a gown of white batiste, trimmings of ribbons, and carried white roses. Mr. and Mrs. Turner were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. They are at home to their many friends three miles northeast of town. Mrs. Oscar Overr spent Thanksgiving in Leavenworth, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Taylor. Rev. J. D. Haley, one of the young ministers of the B Street Baptist church, has been called to pastor the Second Baptist church of Perry, Kan. He preached at 11 o'clock Sunday, taking for his text, "What have I done," Jeremiah, 8 chap, 6 verse. Subject, "Man Covenant With God." MIND READER. Mrs. Leekrom has arrived and located herself, 519 West Sixth street. She can be consulted on all affairs of life, business, love, courtship and marriages, tells names of your future husband, and makes home happy. Future told, 50 cents. Mrs. Leckrom also gives Magnetic Treatment to those afflicted with Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Female Troubles and Weakness. All cases carefully treated. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 W. Eighth street. FREE. --- UNITY FETIME Free of Cost. are the popular premium stamps. Hopeka that has not been made of the many things from the is your opportunity to provide her gifts without any expense to do and think what the saving of to you. Even though you are obliged to pay out hundreds of necessities of life. If you do your PREMIUM STAMPS for all this very much surprised at the end of day which you have saved by the The results would far exceed Unless you have closely followed POPULAR PREMIUM STAMPS you to be derived therefrom. Always PREMIUM STAMPS is nothing more or less to it that you trade where Bring them to our store, 624 handsome present. Any of the will gladly give you the BLUE T. M. JAMES, JR. 830 Kansas Ave., N. Topeka E. C. LACEY, 842 Kansas Ave., N. Topeka MRS. J. E. HAGUE, 817 Kansas Avenue GEO. KLIEN & CO. 718 Kansas Avenue MRS. ETTA LACEY, 104 East Sixth Street J. K. JONES, 805 Kansas Avenue H. C. LANG, 908 Kansas Avenue W. A. ALEXANDER, 619 Jackson Street Stamp Store as Avenue. FREE. The Arden Club met last Friday night with Prof. and Mrs. Clinkscale, at which time a Thanksgiving program was rendered as follows: Quotations concerning thanks, from the Bible. Reading of President Roosevelt's Thanksgiving proclamation, Mr. Clinkscale. Origin of Thanksgiving, Miss M. A. Jamison. An Ideal Thanksgiving, Miss Hester Hawkins. Recitation, Mrs. Lena Thompson. Music by Lulu May Brown, Georgia Watkins, Hester Hawkins and Mrs. Clinkscale. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brown, Mrs. Isaac Jamison and Walter Caldwell were visitors. Owing to Mrs. J. S. Yates' lecture the club will also meet on Friday this week with Mrs. Robert Buckner. Mrs. C. Harper, who has been in Chicago for past two years, returned home Sunday. The "Daughters of the King" and "The Attucks Literary Society" passed a very pleasant evening Friday, November 29, at the residence of Miss Bessie Hawkins, 416 Western avenue. The program was as follows: Debate. "Resolved, That woman has a right to vote," affirmative, Miss Effie Burge; negative, Mr. James Williams; paper, Miss Bertha Harlan; paper, Mr. Clarence E. Langston. Profs. Brown and Ross of the Topeka Industrial Institute each entertained the members with a short selection. Rev. G. W. Guy addressed the club, in which he expressed his high appreciation of the manner in which they are working. The clubs then adjourned to meet at the residence of Miss Ella Page, 914 Clay street, Friday, December 13, 1901. Miss Addie Thompson entertained a few of her friends Monday evening at her residence, 1507 Monroe street. A most pleasant evening was spent in various amusements. Miss Bessie Hawkins favored the guests with a song. She has a very sweet, melodious volca and bids fair to become one of the leading prima donnas of the country. The guests were: Misses Corine Buckner, Eliza Hunter, Beatrice Taylor of Lawrence, Bessie Hawkins, Susie Eagleson and Rae Thompson; Messrs. George Harris, Otto Bennett and Clarence E. Langston. The Misses Copeland spent Sunday with Mrs. Buckner. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. ...AN... FREE. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, "OZONO." BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a through test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cane-e the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad gus- we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we as- lutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you if they were not true to all we cla- several years under this guarantee, who has used Ozone has been satisfied 20,000 people are to-day using recommends Ozone as the King of take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kin- some Hair. It will make short, ha- your head of all itching, worrying and scurf can not live after Ozone b from falling out. It will restore gus- hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a remedies to straighten hair, but wha- you to use hot irons. Friends, do a life of the hair, and cause it to dro outside assistance. Nothing but a straight forever. You can stop the the hair are seen in a day or two at the price of Ozone is 50c. a b this liberal offer, which is good at a to us, enclosing with it the sum of a four large boxes of Ozone and one which makes black skin bright, ro- skin diseases. Also removes all fa- small-pox pits. We will also include Food—Nature's great beautifier—re- and all facial blemishes; makes the younger. We will also include one package absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $0.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $0.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozone has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozone as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozone will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure you head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Ich, Eczema, Dandruff, and scurf can not live after Ozone has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozone straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozone is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozoon is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozoon and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, meth 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 Mrs. Robert Buckner entertained 20 young people Saturday evening, complimentary to her sister, Beatrice Taylor of Lawrence and Eliza Hunter of Pomona, Kan. She was assisted by Mesdames D. H. Watkins, W. I. Jamison and Wm. Moody. The following program was rendered: Instrumental music, Lula Odell; recitation, Bessie Hawkins; song, Ota Perkins; music, Alberta Guy; vocal duet, Addie Thompson and Susie Eagleson; recitation, Herbert Jamison; music, Georgia Watkins. The remalnder of evening was spent in playing "The Hudson Family," "Menagerie" and "Tiddle de Winks." Miss Pearl McNeil entertained the Misses Copeland Wednesday evening. The Oriental Club will meet December 6 with Mrs. Caldwell, in Lowman Hill. James L. Beck has gone to Lawrence, where he will be employed in the steam laundry of his uncle, James A. Beck. Miss Ogeal Wilson is visiting in Milwaukee, Ws., the guest of her sister, Mrs. Anna Moss. Mr. and Mrs. Golden entertained at dinner Sunday, complimentary to Little Miss Frances Hayes. Those present Mesdames M. Bennett, A. Parks, A. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes and Miss Combs. Mr. Thomas Hawkins of Topeka and Miss Nannle Mozee of Silver Lake were united in holy matrimony at 2 p. m. Wednesday, November 27, at the home of the bride, Rev. J. M. Brown officiating. Many guests were in attendance and a number of nice and useful presents were received. At half past two an elegant repast was served by Mrs. Mozee. Fountain Pens, worth $1.50, for 98c. Nickle Alarm Clock, worth $1.50, for 88c. One Gross SilverNovelties. choice 25c. MONDAY BARGAIN SALE grantee to do all that is claimed for it, or you a plain question—would we also dissatisfied with our preparations, aim for them? We have advertised for and we are glad to say that every one ed in every respect. Your preparations, and every purchaser Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively say, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troubleshair hair long and straight. It will cure scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, has been applied. It will stop your hairy hair to its natural color, making the statement. Many firms are advertising when they send the preparation they tell not use hot irons; they will burn up the out. 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 any time: Cut out this coupon and send One Dollar, and we will forward to you large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, high skin soft and pliant, and cures all imperfections, and actually removes inside one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin moves wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, the old young and the young look of our celebrated Scalp Soap, which is and no soap but a pure soap should ever Rev. W. E. Helm spent a few days in Salina. Mrs. A. Madison of this city is very low. Mr. C. Kiner of this city has been very ill the past week. Services at M. E. church Sunday 7:30 p. m., Rev. Williams officiating. W. V. Smith will leave Wednesday for Jetmore. November 15, under the auspices of Mrs. Ellis Fife, a fine musical and literary entertainment was given, after which cake and coffe was served. The Ne Plus Ultra Art club was entertained by Miss Ella Smith at the home of Mrs. J. M. Wright with a three course tray lunch. All reported a very pleasant-time. The state president also became an honorary member. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. Thompson Saturday afternoon, December 7. Mr. E. Ridley and little daughters, Ruth and Hortense, spent Thanksgiving in Lawrence, guest of Rev. Gamble and wife. Misses Eliza Hunter of Ottawa and Beatrice Taylor of Lawrence visited in the city, guests of Mrs. Robt. Buckner. The Pleasant Hour Literary Circle will render a special program Saturday evening, December 14, celebrating the 18th anniversary of that organization. Everybody is invited to attend. PUBLICATION NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. No. ____. County, Kansas. No. _____ John A. Booth, plaintiff, vs. Kate E. Means, alias Kate E. Booth, and Orley Means, defendants. To: You and each of you will take notice, that you have been sued in the above entitled Court, by the said John A. 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These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, cornfed Kansasas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE Packing Co. Ask your Grocer and Butcher for "Capital" Hams, no others "just as good." KANSAS CITY. KAN. The Adelphia Art Club met in Quindaro, Kan., at the home of Mrs L. J. Johnson. The members all met at an appointed place and went in a tally-ho which was just delightful. The day was calm and beautiful, which added to their pleasure. The work is progressing nicely. Some are making Xmas presents of fancy work. The work is of different kinds, but very beautiful. The literary part of the club is doing nicely, as questions and important subjects are discussed. The club will meet December 4 with Miss Lizzle Dorsey of 918 Jersey. The executive committee of the Inter-State Literary Association met in Kansas City, Kan., November 29th at the Metropolitan Baptist church. The entire committee was present and aside from making the program, matters of interest to the I. S. were discussed. From reports made by the chairman of the committee and the corresponding secretary, this promises to be the largest and best meeting of the association. The dates set for this year are Thursday and Friday, December 26th and 27th. Place of meeting, First Baptist church, Kansas City, Kan. MRS. W. E. GRAY, Cor. Secy. MINISTERS AND DEACONS UNIONN. Osage City, Kan., Nov. 14, 1901.—The ministers and deacons union and executive board of the Northwestern association, met with the Wimberly Chapel Baptist church of this city on the 15th and 15th. The corresponding secretary, in the absence of the president, Rev. W. S. Blake, called to order. After devotional exercise, Rev J. H. Ralney of Hutchinson, was chosen temporary chairman. Revs. W. E. Helm, J. H. Hoard and J. H. Duncan were appointed committee on topics. The first topic submitted was, "Are we uniform as to the doctrine of the new birth?" The discussion was led by General Missionary Van Lue, many of the members taking part in the discussion. The members of the Wimberly Chapel church were greatly benefited by the explanation of the scriptures. At 3 o'clock p. m. the Union suspended its session until the funeral services of one of the members of the church was preached, resuming at 4 p. m. At 5 p. m. a recess was taken until 7:30 p. m. EVENING SESSION At 7:30 p. m. the Union resembled. Devotional exercises were conducted for twenty minutes, after which the address of welcome was delivered by Miss Lillie Hanks; response by Mrs. M. D. Jones. Rev. Helm who was on the program to preach took the rostrum and preached a noble sermon, using for a subject the "Inhailants of the Kingdom of Heaven." He was listened to with much interest. After lifting a collection of $4 an adjournment was taken until Friday morning. FRIDAY MORNING FRIDAY MORNING. The Union reassembled at 10 o'clock a.m. Devotional exercises were conducted by Brother I. L. Taley, after which the committee on topics submitted the topic, "The Intermediate State of the Soul." The discussion was led by Rev. J. H. Hoard. The subject proved an interesting one, many of the brethren taking part in the discussion. AFTERNOON SESSION At 2 o'clock p. m. the women's board met with the President, Mrs. M. D. Jones presiding. A mission circle was organized in the church by Mrs. Jones, with the following officers: President, Mrs. Millie Blinford; Secretary, Mrs. Mary Orendorf; Treasurer, Mrs. Nannie Austin. The following circles reported with finance: Beulah Circle, Topeka, $1.50; Flemming, Topeka, $1; 2nd Manhattan, $1; 2nd Strong City, $1; St. Paul, Leavenworth, Taconsist 1st Kansas City, $40, $80. The women's board succeeded in raising $7.05 and turned it over to the committee on finance. At 3:30 p. m. Rev. J. Thomas of Salina, was on program to preach, was present, and took for his text the 2nd chapter of Acts, verses 41-42, subject, "Baptism and the Baptists." A finer doctrinal sermon was never listened to. He is truly an able gospel messenger. The executive board proper met at this time to take under consideration some business of importance. Reading letters was called called for. A letter from the 2nd church and pastor Rev. M. S. Jones, of Garden City, was read and placed on file, also one from the Mt. Zion church at Manhattan, asking a gift or loan of $15. The application was turned over to the General Missionary for investigation. A letter was read from Brother E. Stoner asking why his name had been dropped from the Northwestern minutes of 1901, the secretary was ordered to answer Bro. Stoner giving the reasons why. EVENING SESSION, NOV. 15. The Union reassembled at 7:30. After devotional exercises were conducted Rev. H. F. Frazier, who was on the program to preach took for his subject "Counting the Cost." He preached a noble sermon, after which a collection of $6.10 was taken. At this time, the committee that had been appointed by the association at Leaveaworth in August to look into the matter of securing a place to establish a home for the aged and infirm of the denomination, made a partial report, and recommend that the location be some place near Topeka. The committee was ordered to secure a tract of land containing from 5 to 10 acres for that purpose. The district missionary made his report for one month's work in the field. He reported the work in fair condition. The Shiloh church at Atchison-is in a disturbed condition, however, the general missionary is giving the church at that point all his time on Sundays so as to try and redeem their property, and unite them once more. The church at Carbondale is trying to build a house of worship, and the board to help them in their struggle, recommended him to the state board as missionary pastor. The Shiloh Baptist church at Burlingame, is struggling to hold its property, being urgently in the need of some ready money. They were given $5. The committee on business made their report and recommended the payment of the following bills: Vice Moderator Frazier, $1.50; corresponding secretary, $3; stationary and printing, $2.30; president W. mission board and Mrs. M. D. Jones, $1; tantor, $1; J. H. Ralmy, president of Union, $1; to the Plaindale Publishing company, $2; General Missionary J. H. Van Leu, $5; District Missionary R. J. Johnson, $5; Shiloh Baptist church, Burlingame, $5; Total allowed, $26.80. The committee on finance reported as follows: From "B" street church, Topeka. $1.50; Shiloh church, Topeka, $1.50; 2nd church Garden City, $1.50; 1st church Kansas City, Kan., $1.50; New Hope Wichita, $1.50; 2nd Strong City, $1.50; Wimberly Chapel church Osage City, $1.50; M. Pleasant Kansas City, Kan., $1; Total from churches, $11.50. From dues and public collection, $13.95. From women's board, $7.05. Grand total, $32.50. Committee, Mrs. C. Levels, Rev. J. H. Van Lue, M. Foston. Committee on business, Rev. W. L. Grant, chairman. After appropriate resolutions the Union adjourned to meet next February, 1902. in Frankfort, Kan. The following circles reported to the women's board: Beulah circle, Topeka, $4.50; Flemming, Topeka, $6; 2nd Manhattan, $1; 2nd Strong City, $1; St. Paul Leavenworth, 75 cents; 1st. Kaansas City, Kan., 80 cents; Public collection and duces, $1.10; Total, $7.15. H. I. MONROE, Secy. EMPORIA, KAN. It is reported that Miss Myrtle Reed and Mr. Pink Love were quietly united in marriage late Saturday evening by Probate Judge Mason at his office. Rev. H. H. Lucas of the A. M. E. church is slowly recovering. Mr. J. M. Johnson of Topeka was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. Moore and his daughter, Miss Mamie Johnson, Thanksgiving. Mr. Floyd Gayden spent a few days at his home in Dunlap. Miss Grace Harris entertained the following with a scrumptious dinner Thanksgiving: Misses Victoria and Lenora Garner, Cyrene Smith, Willa Merriweather, Netta James and Nellie Ellis; Messrs. William Turner, Virgil Woods, George Jones and P. F. Lewis. The dinner was so good and such an inducement that some of the ladies went back and stayed Friday night, all day Saturday, Saturday night and until after dinner Sunday. What do you think about that? The big concert given by the Adair Ladies' Band in Grahm's hall Thanksgiving evening and the splendidly en- dered program surpassed any and all others of that kind for the last five years. The hall was filled to its uttermost. The program was as follows: Song, by chorus.....Miss Virginia Music.....By the Band Recitation.....Miss Jefferson Trombone solo.....Miss Tisdall Every Darkie Had a Ragland On.. .....Geo. Young Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder.....Ed Reeves Harp solo.....J. B. Adair Our Wedding Bells Will Ring Some Day...... Miss Jessie Canafax to Ed Reeves. Music.....By Band Baritone solo.....Ed Reeves Instrumental music...... Walker and Rogers Cornet duet...... Misses Rich and Canafax Closing remarks by Miss Rich. Everybody pleased. The out-of-town visitors Thanksgiving were: Messrs. Isaac Barr, Dewitt Johnson, Garrett and Payne of Ottawa; Misses Ellen and Jennie Williams, Messrs. Frank Levels, Robert and John Woods and McClain of Strong City; Mr. Dell of Peabody, Mr. Bryant of Chicago and Mr. Pink Love of Law- Invitations are out announcing the third annual Merry Galt ball. Miss Anna Stafford spent Thanksgiving with parents at her home in Kansas City, Kan. St. John lodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M., initiated four new members last week. About three weeks ago on Saturday night, Some white fellows got mighty right. And went down to put the old to flight. Stanley Wilson was standing in the door. But soon was never seen any more. Man Ray he had just departed, So therefore he wasn't started. Harrison, Hunter and Morris, too, These three men they fairly flew. Bill Curl stayed and tried to fight, But soon said, "men my knife ain't right." Nobody knows where Tom Pugh went, But the old bear laid with the pig content. Dedicated to the Old Bear on Bear creek by Emanuel Ray. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH ITEMS. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts xl, 26. We are getting the foundation under our church about completed and the painting and papering will be pushed as rapidly as possible. Rev. B. C. Duke will preach in Wathema next Sunday morning and evening. Watch the Plaindealer for a notice of the opening program of the Second Christian church. Our rally'last Sunday was a fair success. We realized $52. We are very grateful to our friends for their cooperation. The ladies of the church will serve luncheon at the residence of Miss Mary Jamison's, 957 Spruce street (Lowman Hill), on Wednesday evening, December 11. They will begin to serve at 0 o'clock p. m. Beginning about 8 o'clock a musical program will be rendered by some of the best talent of the city. We hope that you will consider this an invitation and come. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. Misses Ethel Long, Lizzie Williams and Katherine Link spent Thanksgiving in Lawrence and report having a very enjoyable time. Miss Minnie Howell, B. S. a graduate of the State Agricultural College at Manhattan, Kansas, arrived last Sunday and began her studies as instructor in the "Scientific Cooking Department." This class meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons each week, and it is hoped that the city young ladies and gentlemen desiring to become proficient in this art will take advantage of this opportunity. Examinations in the literary branches was the order of last week. Results show a fair degree of proficiency and earnestness in pupils. There was an exhibit of the work accomplished during the past three months, at the Institute last Wednesday. Many city folks pronounced the display a credit to the various departments. Officers for the ensuing three months, were elected at the Booker T. Washington Literary Society last Saturday evening as follows: President, Prof. Albert Ross; Vice President, Miss Roena Brown; Secretary, Miss Callie Woods; Assistant Secretary, Miss Berdie Atkinson; Treasurer, Miss Mal DeKonza; Chapplain, Mrs. Alberta Reed; Parliamentary Reader, Prof. W. C. Brown. Mr. R. G. Jackson of Lawrence will give a recital at 118 W. 8th street, for the benefit of the Industrial Institute, Friday evening, December 6. A very high-class program is arranged and many are expected to be present. PARSONS. KAN. Mr. George Shepard of Chicago, Ill. spent several hours in the city Monday the guest of Miss Lulu Helm. Al W. Martin's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" company played to a good house Monday night. Mrs. Priscilla Westfall is confined to her bed with rheumatism. Mrs. Alice Parks, who has been visiting in the city for several weeks, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. French, took her departure for St. Louis, Mo., last 'tuesday. The quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church was a grand success, born spiritually and financially. Messrs. S. O. Clayton and J. L. Craw were granted exhorters license. A little girl of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foster was quite seriously burned last Saturday while playing at a bonfire. W. C. Cole has been enjoying a layoff of several days and spent the time "courtling" at Oswego. The last girl in town is Sonnie Walker's "best." Sonnie is always looking for the latest. Messrs. J. M. Tiggs and Calbert Williams left for Wichita last week, called by the serious illness of Mrs. Mariah Tiggs. Walter Williams and wife have returned from a three weeks' visit in the Indian Territory. Young Colored Gentlemen... Who sing bass and tenor well, and who desire a College education, will learn how they may attend College without paying board and tuition by addressing, IMMEDIATELY, Edwin Ray Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. The 5th Ward Roosevelt Republican Club met and organized with the following persons as officers: President, A. J. Wilson; Vice President, L. S. Osborn; Vice President, George Hardy; Secretary, Greene Scales; Treasurer, Harrison Chiles. Executive committee: G. A. Bigbee, W. W. Fisher, Preston Smith, Simon Hoe, Gus. Anderson, Richard Brown, Ell Estee, Peter Roundtree, Dorsey Cantwell and Gehagan. The first quarterly meeting for this conference year will be held at C. M. E. church, corner Fourteenth and Var Buren streets, Sunday, December 8. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the presiding elder, Rev. T. J. Moppins. Communion service at 3 p. m. Preaching by Rev. A. M. Ward of St. John's A. M. E. church. All are cordially invited. On last Friday afternoon Mrs. J. Johns entertained complimentary to her daughter, Ethel, the occasion being her 13th birthday. Those present: Misses Bessie Bennett, Lulu Odell, Vera Ward, Era Hawkins, Hazel Barton, Mabel Bryant and Lulu Mae Brown; Masters Harry and Aaron Abbott, Virgil and Wyman Ward. Miss Johns was the recipient of many presents. Mrs. Rosa McGuffin of Manitou, Col. one of the prominent members of Dumas Club, presented each club lady with a souvenir, consisting of a scarf pin and a pin tray, and the words on the tray were: "In the gateway of our God," which was highly appreciated. The Dumas Club says to Mrs. McGuffin: "May God be with you till we meet again." ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH BRIEF.S. Right Rev. Bishop C. T. Shaffer, D. D. will preach Sunday at 11 a.m. The pastor will be more than pleased to see the splendid audience who usually congregates here on Sunday morning in their pews on time. The new smokestack recently placed upon the flue of the church has made such an addition to the comfort of the house that it will not be necessary to resort to the basement of the church this winter to worship. Rev. J. W. Braxton, presiding elder of the Topeka district, will hold the first quarterly meeting December 15-16. All should be anxious that a splendid showing is made. Our Sunday school is to have what is known as Red Letter Day December 22. The entire day will be given up to this department of the church and grand results are expected. Rev. A. M. Ward is looking himself again, notwithstanding his recent illness. The Plaindealer is one of the most welcome visitors to St. John A. M. E. church and the members and friends are urged to stand by it. Word comes to us that we are about to lose two of our best citizens, members of our church, and indeed the head of our church, viz., Bishop Shaffer and wife. We regret very much to have them leave, but our loss will be Kansas City, Kan., gain, where they go to be at home in the Enclosal residence. The entertainment on the 25th ult., given by the G. O. B. Society was a success. Messrs. S. W. Fourd, E. King and S. U. Brown ate turkey with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wright of Pittsburg the 28th ult. The elite of Weir turned out en masse at the 'Burg the 28th ult. In attendance of the celebrated Four Hundred reception. Prof. Clark's orchestra from Joplin furnished the music. Their motto, "Nothing doing till then" was verified to the fullest extent. The subject, "Where is the Kingdom of God," was continued for next Sunday by the B. Y. P. U. Mr. R. H. White lost one of his horses last week. Miss Nellie Wheaton of Baxter Springs, sister of Mrs. James Smith, was surprised by the young people Saturday night, and the evening was spent in music and games. Miss Wheaton is SOUVENIRS. WEIR ITEMS. er, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. LLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. quite a singer, as well as being a refined and accomplished young lady, and we are glad to have her in our midst often. She left Sunday evening for her home, after visiting her sister one week. Rev. G. W. Hart was in the city last week visiting his better half. Mrs. E. Furlough, who has been very sick for the past few days, is some better at this writing. Rev. Vann, an aged preacher, is said to be very sick at the home of Mrs. Edmonds. GEO. R. SMITH COLLEGE NOTES. Mrs. Rosa Ford of Butler, Mo., spent Thanksgiving at the college and is visiting her daughter, Nellie. The work is progressing nicely. The term examination was held last Wednesday and Friday. The supreme question is: "Is my name written there?" on the registrar's book. The health of the students and faculty is good. The "Dewey foot ball" team, of which the college is justly proud, closed the season Thanksgiving day. The game was an interesting one from start to finish. The "Stars" of Columbia, Mo., have a successful record which extends over the past four years, but they met their "Waterloo" Thursday. The score ended 28 to 1 in favor of the Geo. R. Smith "Deweys." A return game was played Monday with the Fort Scott high school team, resulting 22 to 5 in our favor. It is the champion Negro team of the west. "1901 never defeated." The Athenian Literary Society, composed of the lady students of the college, has elected delegates to the interstate. They are Miss Allie Smith, Miss Belle Wiley and Miss Lillian Haynes, representative. The Masonian Literary, composed of the young men, elected the following: Messrs. J. A. Patten, Quinton Whaley and R. Q. Wright, representative. Dr. J. W. Hoffman left Sunday evening on a business trip to Texas. Dr. E. C. B. Mason, secretary of the Freedman's Education, delivered a very interesting lecture in chapel November 18, subject, "A Tramp in Europe." He is to return soon. 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PIANO AND ORGAN MINIATURES FREE EVERY mentioning this thought, about the Exposition model of This illustration is a re- presentation now or in the embosed set to you. The at a great cost. They advertising matter ever make a satisfactory selec- tion and so you WE WILL SEND OUR NEED. It satisfactorily represen- tial American organ you will appreciate. It fully explains our ONE YEAR. This method has Quarter of WILL WHILE FOR FULL. CORN WASHINGTON E 8 T A 3 0 COMPANIES CHARTERED ANY MERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESSFUL OUR FACILITIES FOR HAIR ARRIVAL Correspondence solicited. R. 600 KANSAS AVENUE T R. G. MARTIN. R. G. MARTIN Brokers Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds, TOPEKA, KANSAS COMPANIES CHARTERED ANY MERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESSFUL OUR FACILITIES FOR HAIR ARRIVAL ALL CASES OF INNESS OR HARD HEAT ARE NOW CURABLE your new invention. Only those born deaf are incur- led NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATI- F. F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: Baltimore, Md. Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I am now used at your discretion. Eight years ago my night ear began to sing, and this kept on getting this ear entirely. A treatment for catarrh for three months, without any success, many others, the most notable, are specialists of the style could help me, and even that only temporarily, that the hearing in the affected ear would be lost forever. Your advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and a week weak is only a few days according to your directions. We my hearing in the diseased ear has been entirely rest Very truly yours. F. A. WERMAN, 790 S. Broadway, and YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME NATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 596 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO NO ORGAN FATURES FREE TO EVERY PERSON mentioning this magazine we will send a absolutely free set of Cordial Fuel. Exposition models of plants and organs in this illustration is a reproduction of one. If buying now or in the near future we will glad embossed our matter. These miniatures have been at a great cost. They constitute the most advertising matter ever used by us. They make a satisfactory selection of a phase or organ appropriate and in your own home. With WE WILL SEND OUR NEW SOUVENIR CAT. Is satisfactorily impressive all the latest style of American organs and plants. If you will appreciate and it is yours for it fully explains our unique Cornish Plant. ONE YEAR'S FREE TIME This method has commenced trait to Quarter of William Satisfied. Put WRITE FOR FILL INFORMATION. CORNISH CO. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY ESTADLISHED 30 YEARS. MARTIN. FRANK R. G. MARTIN & CO., Brokers Mining Stock, Bonds, and Investment TOPEKA, KANSAS. INNIES CHARTERED IN ALL STATES RITORIOUS POSITION SUCCESSFULLY PROMO OUR FACILITIES FOR HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCELELED respondences solicited. R. G. MARTIN GOO KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KASAS. *Girlfriend...* - Being entirely cruel of deftness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you. About five years ago my right ear began to sing, and this 16pt on getting worse, until I lost I then saw your advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. I saw it only a few weeks after it was according to your directions, the moves received, and to-day, after five weeks, the hearing on the discus has been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to remain. Very truly yours. F. A. WERMAN, 735 S. Broadway, Baltimore, Md. Our treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation. Examination and YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME at a nominal advice free. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC 595 G LA SALLE E, CHICAGO, ILL PIANO AND ORGAN MINIATURES FREE TO EVERY PERSON mentioning this magazine we will send needless paper of a piano for organ or an exposition model of pianos and organs in miniature. This illustration is a reproduction of one. If you intend buying now or in the near future we will gladly send this embossed set to you. These miniatures have been produced at a great cost. They constitute the most expensive advertising matter ever used by us. They enable you to make a satisfactory presentation of a piano for organ or an appearance and color in your own home. With the plates WE WILL SEND OUR NEW SOUVENIR CATALOGUE. Is absolutely represente all the latest styles in our plush American organs and pianos. We work of art you will appreciate and it is yours for the asking. It really explain our unique Cornish Plan of sales on ONE YEAR'S FREE TRIAL. This method has commenced itself to Oversee a Quarter of a Million satisfied Purchasers. WHILE FOR FULL INFORMATION. Address. CORNISH CO. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY. ESTADLISHED 50 YEARS. R. G. MARTIN & CO., Brokers Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds, and Investments. TOPEKA, KANSAS. COMPANIES CHARTERED IN ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES ANY MERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED. OUR FACILITIES FOR HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCELLED Correspondences solicited. R. G. MARTIN & CO 600 KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY SOUTHE Traveling the States of Kansas, in Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian T Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains in each direction, between Kansas The Famous Hot Spring Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C. TOWNS SOUTHWEST SYS deling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Neb- do, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on the n direction, between Kansas City and St. The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkan ached ONLY by this LINE H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P. & ST. LOUIS, MO. PS, Agent, PEKA, KAS. Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Cansas, 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. NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. and fits the intelli- salaried positions, perprises for themen and women of ing Course lice Course Spelling, Punctua- ness. Six months ition. Individual Colorado Springs, Colo. Tuskegee, Ala. Institute COMPANY (COLORED) 700,000 General solicitor an J. S HALE. ANY HEAD NOISES? HEARING BLE are incurable. MEDIATELY. SAYS: MORE, Md. March 29, 1901. treatment, I will now give you on getting worse, until I lost any success, consulted a num- of this city, who told me that mily, that the head nurses would paper, and ordered your treat- ments, the nurses ceased, and nitely restored. I thank you Broadway, Baltimore, Md. musual occupation. HOME at a nominal cost. VE., CHICAGO, ILL. PERSON we will send to Pan-American and organs in miniature of one. If you intend we will gladly send this luxury been produced the most expensive no or organ as to exact some. With the plates NORRIS CATALOGUE latest style in your works a work of art yours for the asking formal Plan of selling on FREE TRIAL. and itself to Over attributed Purchaser. ATION. Address. H CO. NEW JERSEY. FRANK BRASIE CO., Investments. ALL STATES AND + TERRITORIES 7 PROMOTED. STOCK CELLED MARTIN & CO A, KAS. Se ee “Tin,