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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Loyalty of the Kansas Negroes to the Republican Party Justly Entitles Them to Consideration. --- W. Y. Kuykondall Pays an Eloquent Tribute to Our Lamated President. VOLUME III. Below we reproduce the speech delivered by Mr. Kuykendall before the Mc Kinley club a few weeks ago. We have received so many requests for [its reproduction, that we do so with great pleasure: Fellow citizens, I am glad to meet with you tonight and I am glad to be here and be able to address you. This is a day that will never be forgotten by the humblest American citizen, Never, no, never! A great deal has been said in the last three or four weeks about our President dining with a man of opposite color, Booker T. Washington. Fellow citizens, I do not believe any man fit for presidency of this great Republic who is capable of insulting a downtrodden race (cheers). I don't know Booker T. Washington. I would not know him if I was to meet him but if I should meet him, I would feel like asking him forgiveness for the wrongs that my race has inflicted on his. The superior men, the good men, the grand men, are brothers all the world over, no matter what their complexion may be. They are hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart, fighting today the great battle for the progress of mankind (cheers). During the war the black people were the friends of the South. They stayed at home and protected the wife and children of the white man, while he went into the field and fought for the right to whip and steel and sell the rosy, dimple-cheeked children of the black man that was protecting him (cheers) and often times he sold his own flesh and blood, and to day the South is trying to gain with the ballot what they lost with the hayonet, to whip with the ballot those who fought them in the field; and the question is just as open and unsettled today as it was then. When Teddy Roosevelt invited Booker T, Washington to dine with him, in my opinion he did right (cheers) That was his business. Whoever does right clothes himself in a suit of armor which the sharp and poisoned arrows of prejudice and slander can never penetrate; but whoever does wrong is responsible for all the consequences to the last sigh, to the last tear Kindness is always an evidence of grandness. Malice is the property of a small soul, and when a man allows the feeling of brotherhood to die in his heart he becomes a wild beast. As a rule the populaiou of the South are turbulent, and the best men in that country cannot control it, so that men are shot down for opinion's sake. It ought to be stopped. It is a disgrace to American manhood (applause). I am a profound believer in the doctrine that, for a nation as well as for men, honesty is the best, always, everywhere and forever. I am a bheaver in the gospel of this world. I believe in happiness right here. I do not believe in drinking skim milk all my life with the expectation of butter and cream beyond the clouds (cheers). Fellow citizens, there left this world today a man whose face was white, but in my judgment his heart was as black a one as was ever heretically sealed in the breast of any human being. He [Leon Colgoscz] is no more. His futile and treasonable attempt at the destruction of this staggering young republic was a grand failure. With others of his kind, he joined hands in an effort to turn back on the dial of time the hands of fate. God in his infinite mercy has this day drawn the veil of oblivion between this vulture and Humanity, and he now gropes in a solitude as awful and semipernital as do his friends, John Wilkes Booth and Charles Guiteau. If ever the free institutions of this country, God and civilization are struck fairly in the face it is when the anarchists float that red flag of theirs in the face of American citizenship. That dirty rag that contaminates the air in which it waves. Flaunt it in the face of a wild bull and you would have the bull to whip and surely we ought to have as much sense and principle at heart as the bull. When Governor Odell of New York, signed the death warrant of Czolgscz, and refused to grant executive clemency, as per request of some of the churches of the East. in my judgement he grandly vindicated the laws of God and the dignity of the United States. I see by the papers that Father Hyacinth says Czolgoscz was a Christian; he prayed him into heaven. I wonder if Herod is playing on the banks of the river of life with the children he massacred. Oh, I wonder if John Wilkes Booth and Charles Guiteau are up in Heaven, sitting around the golden throne with Abraham Lincoln, James A. Garfield and William McKinley. I do not now contradict it, although, if it is so, I must say that for such a miserable heaven I have no love nor respect. To the murderer's death bed, in my judgement, there came no hope. He will die alone. His former associates will come not nigh. When the hour arrives, his miserable soul will go out of his miserable life, into a miserable eternity, and as his poor remains pass the great crowds, they will cry out, there goes his old carcass, dead at last. Let him down to his dark grave. Plant no trees to cast their shadows there, for the long, deep, eternal gloom that will settle there will be shadow enough. Plant no roses there nor sweet forget-me-nots, for flowers were never made to bloom on such a blasted heath. (loud and continued applause.) Visit it not in the sunshine, for that would be mockery; but in the night, when the moon is hid, and the heavens are dark and starless, and the fork-tongued lightnings of the cyclone threaten the destruction of the earth, then I would visit the grave of the murderer, and on that grave in the blackness and darkness of that awful night, hid from the sight of God and man, I would plant a rank slip of poison ivy. There it would grow, and its little scarlet runners would come lik poems of regret from the sad heart of the earth, and the typhoid odor that would arise from that foul and polluted spot, would warn all mankind to keep away. God hasten the day when all will-overtake in their desert the degraded rabble of underground city life as they tumble over the eternal precipice, and the world shall be left clear and clean for the friends of humanity and the worship of Almighty God. (Loud and prolonged applause,) I never will forgive the anarchists of this country for murdering William McKinley; nor will I ever forgive the Prohibition party of Kansas for the fact that they slew Mr. Blaine, who, in my judgment, was the greatest orator and statesman ever sprung from American soil (cheers). This country never saw a better patriot. His whole life wae given to reform. Of James G. Blaine it was said, when men heard him speak they were only fearful that he would stop. There came a time when he felt that he, better than any other man, in the presidential chair, could adjust the difficulties between the sections, and while he was talking about the North and the South burying forever their difficulties, and clasping hands across "the bloody chasm," American politics pushed him into it; prohibition and the leaders of the prohibition party in Kansas defeated him. When you did that I lost all the love, and nearly all the respect I ever had for your party. Do you know that Benedict Arnold of the revolution proposed to sell his country for money? The money that Judas got for surrendering Christ was used to buy a graveyard, and the money that your leader got for surrendering his party should be used in the same way. You should buy a graveyard, for today your party lies side by side with the populist party, both too dead to skin Great, Ioathsome carcastes of iniquity, each one worse than the other, (cheers) in 1806 when your party voted solid against William McKinley, who was, in my judgment, the brightest man ever president of this nation. And when this great man was lying on his deathbed, bowed by TOPEKA; KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 20, 1901 A MAN FROM THE WEST --- the weight of the assassin's bullet, the leader of your prohibition party in Kansas in one of her lectures in Coney Island, denounced this man She said he got what he deserved Like a flash the spark of respect that I still cherished in my breast for your party, turned to pure hatred. And today I hate you with an ever increasing vehemence of hatred, and I ask God to give me more intensity with which to hate you. Teddy Roosevelt, our present Chief Executive, has promised the American people that he will step in McKinleys tracks, but in my judgment trees will drop their leaves many times before this nation produces a man that will step in McKinley's tracks. William McKinley was an intellectual giant, a magazine of political wisdom, an arsenal of ideas, and his life was an honor not only to William McKinley, but to human nature itself, and it could have been lived only by the man who had the generosity, the exalted patriotism, the goodness to say, "It is God's will and God's will be done." There is in all the utterances of mankind no grander, no sublimer sentiment. It should be wrought in gold, adorned with diamonds of the first water, and impressed indelibly upon the hearts of the American citizens "It is God's will and God's will be done." The world is his monument, and upon the eternal granite of her hills should be inscribed these words, "HERE LIES AN HONEST MAN;" and were it possible I would take my blacksmith tools, my hammer and chisel, and with untiring hands I would carve those words so deep into that eternal granite that they never would be effaced by time's irreverent and relentless hand. President Roosevelt has intimated that the Negroes of the West are to be considered in making up the various federal appointments. Heretofore, the South has been the recipient of practically all the appointments of any importance that have come to the race. The peculiar conditions which have obtained in the South, due to the enactment of laws depriving our people of the right of suffrage has taken from the Southern Negroes much of the power they have heretofore wielded in the councils of the Republican party. President Roosevelt has lived in the West. He is fully cognizant of the remarkable growth and development of this section. The people of the West have developed politically as well as financially. The political power of the West, especially those states comprising the Louisiana purchase, is one of the revelations of the opening years of the new century. Constant emigration from the Eastern states and the large influx of foreigners have given to the Western people marked ability in all directions. The comtng of the exodusters from the South since 1878, has brought the Negro in contact with the people of the West and he has developed much of the hustling quality which stands as a marked characteristic of Western people. The Negro refugee has developed along all lines. He has become a successful farmer, and thousands of pounds of his produce goes into the market every day as a testimonial of his energy and prosperity. The thousands of Negroes scattered throughout Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and the great northwest, are solving the problem of life to the satisfaction of their neighbors. They are opening business houses of various kinds and are seeking to give employment to their own people. A hundred million dollars will hardly cover the invested capital and the real estate holdings of the Afro-Americans of this section. President Roosevelt has lived in the West, and possesses actual knowledge of the development of the Negroes. In a political way the Negroes of the West have received very slight consideration. From the selection of Samuel Clark of Iowa, to fill a federal appointment, a quarter of a century ago down to the sending of The Hon. Lewis H. Douglas in the Philadelphia North American, under recent date, says: "According to the census of 1890, officially promulgated, there were in this country descended from the white race and the black race conjointly 956,989 mulattoes, 105,35 quadroons, 69,936 octoroons. All the first-class lexicons will show that the mixture expressed by the words mulattoes, quadroons, and octoroons denotes first, black parent and white parent; second, mulatto parent and white parent; third, quadroon parent and white parent. A thoughtful scrutiny of the above figures will bring out the fact by far the largest attraction of the whites is to the blacks, hence the greatest number of mixed white and colored is mulatto. The social equality of which the above referred to condition is an unmistakable and incontrovertible evidence, was forced upon the blacks by the white masters of the South. Defenseless black women were victims of the so-called best white blood—the aristocracy of the South. It is a well known fact that the "common white trash" of the South dared not lay a hand upon the slaves of the aristocratic slaveholder. Hence with a very slight exception the mixed colored people of the South are the half brothers, half sisters, cousins, etc., of the best white blood in that section. Now in view of the above facts what is it but sturdy impudence for the Memphis Commercial Appeal to say, "this is a white man's country. It will continue to be such as long as clean blood flows through the veins of the white people?" This outburst came because the president invited to dinner a descendant of the Southern white aristocracy in whose veins flows the blood of Africa. What is it but John L. Waller of Kansas to Madegascar, the western Negroes honored by a place near the head of the political table, can be counted on the fingers of one hand, The Western Negro is entitled to some consideration at the hands of the Republican party. Since President Roosevelt has intimated that the position of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, (a position awarded to Negroes for the past quarter of a century) should come to the West provided a change should be made at the expiration of the term of Recorder Cheatham, two candidates have been announced in the West—namely: Dr. J. R. A. Crossland of St. Joseph, Mo.; and Editor J. Hume Childers of ```markdown ``` J. H. CHILDERS. this paper. THE PLAINDEALER entertains the highest regard for Dr. Crossland and takes this opportunity of saying that, should President Roosevelt see fit to honor the doctor, the Negroes of America will never have a cause to regret the act. He is eminently qualified and well fitted for the position. In reference to our own candidacy, we aspire to the position as the representative of the Negroes of Kansas. We entered the race at the repeated and earnest solicitation of friends, who felt that, if the West was to be considered in the giving out of federal appointments, Kansas, with a larger voting Negro population than any other state in the West giving its electoral vote to the Republican party, should be cared for in a substantial way. When the craze of Populism swept the most sickening hypocrisy to prate about white man's country, white man's purity, and natural aversion to the Negro socially, with 956,989 mulattoes, 105,135 quadroons, 69,936 octoroons and their multitude of descendants standing in bold relief confronting the false pretense of "clean blood" and ineradicable aversion to social contact with the Negro. Is it not time that the people of the North should look the facts squarely and honestly in the face? Social equality for base, brutal purposes exists in the South, while honest and decent union is punishable by imprisonment and lynching. In the State of Maryland white and colored people cannot legally intermarry. While this is true more than 14 per cent. of her colored population belong by consanguinity to the aristocracy of that pure State. It was heralded to the world that the South did not like the social equality which they claim was shown by President Roosevelt in dining Booker T. Washington. We have yet to hear a denunciation by the South of the crime which punishes holy marriage and gives countenance to the unholy and brutal condition which fills the land with millions of mixed white and black people. For stalwart hypocrisy and colossal impudence the blatant defender of Anglo-Saxon purity in the South who screams himself hoarse with unmeaning verbosity, stands out as the most prominent of all the latter day hypocrites. TWO GARDENERS. There are two busy gardeners, Who during the world's weary hours Lie Garden from the hill. Of those whose hearts some wos devours. One is man, whose artistic fame May be seen on earmark. Two beardy blooms through the parks Where his choicest flowers abide. He 'tends to his beds of posies With gentle care and so much goal The garden with bloom, but, lo! with nature we must deal. If we wander by the brookside, Or roam across the nature's wild flowers Gently tossing at the wind's will. They have no kind hand to guide them, Like those along the garden wall. For Mother Nature we care, For Mother Nature guards them all. Man's gardens are rare and sweet, yet-Of all gardeners great or small, With their flowers blooming best-Still, Nature is queen of them all. "S. P." Kansas from the ranks of the Republican party, and the leaders of the allied forces were making all kinds of overtures to the Negroes of Kansas to line up against the grand old party, the Negroes stood firm as the rock of Gibralter, and saved the state to Governor Morrill, to Governor Stanley, and the first Congressional District to Hon. Charles Curtis. That Kansas stands today in the safe column of the Republican party is due to the fidelity and faithfulness of the Negro voter. Kansas Negroes are entitled to consideration. It is a matter of surprise to the Negroes of Kansas, that some members of our delegations in congress should allow the rumor to become current, that representatives of our people at Washington have influenced them to "sell the birthright of Kansas Negroes for a mess of pottage." There has never been a time, since the heroic days of John Brown, that there have not been citizens of the great sunflower state ready, willing and amply qualified to fill any position within the gift of the nation, from president to the humblest janitor in the humblest building in this broad land. The Negroes of Kansas request that the men representing the race in congress lend their support and assistance to a Kansas Negro. J. Hume Childers, though still a young man, has been so thoroughly before a friendly public that it seems scarcely necessary to tabulate his labors. For a full decade he was an efficient and acceptable clerical employee of the Kansas Loan and Trust company, which had headquarters in Topeka, continuing in that position until the company wend out of business. Serving his apprenticeship in newspapermod by corresponding with various city journals, he became the first editor of the American Citizen, published at Kansas City, Kas, subsequently he edited the Times-Observer, of Topeka, and in the ripeness of time took editorial charge of THE PLAINDEALER. His editorial work speaks for itself. The ten years clerical experience with the Kansas Loan and Trust company has given him a special training that makes him particularly competent to perform its duties, should he be appointed to the office of Register of Deeds of the District of Columbia. As an unselfish and tireless worker in the Republican ranks he has labored as few could or would, and his appointment to the office in question would be a recognition of the man and his race that would be thoroughly acceptable to the Republicans of Kansas and the West. I. S. Passing of Rev. Dickson Thousands of People Pay Homage to an Honored Chieftan-The Race Mourns. One of the largest on ceremonies that St. Paul Chapel was Moses Dickson. Doses were conducted and Knights of Tabor. 2000 people were in church during the last showed the which the reverend field. Never in the church was there and sorrow as that of Ministers of all were present to pay "Father 999 and Rest in Peace," on opposite pages. Pride of Springfield Tabernacle No 12 and Golden Gate Temple of Springfield, Ill. Gothic arch of white chrysanthemums interwoven with smilax and white roses, representing "Gates Agar." Temples, tabernacles, palliaments and tents of St. Joseph, Mo. Anchor and circle of white immortelles and pink roses, mounted on a background of smilax. Crescent and star of white immortellen, inscription, "Beloved Father." All tents of St. Louis. Maltese cross of pink and white roses, surmounted by a bunch of Easter lilies, tied with royal purple ribbon, with the inscription, "Gone." Silon Tab. No. 51, Mt. Horeb Tab. No. 41, Silver Shower Tab, No. 3. Ézel Tab. No 49, Belle of St. Louis Tab. No. 40 and Golden Star Tab. No. 34. Large cross of pink and white carnations. Mt. Hogan Tab. No. 6. Brooklyn, Ill. Inscription, "Our Father and Founder." Anchor of tea roses and white chrsanthemums, Euansvill Temple, No 10, Evansville, Ind. Wreath of pink and tea roses encircling a crown of smilax. Shilon Tab. No. 9 and Sweet Anna Tent No. 2. Palmyra, Mo. Large casket bunch of Easter illies and smilax and ferns from members of the temples and tabernacles of Kansas City. Casket bunch of white roses and carnations and smilax. Pillow of white roses and carnatione, Inscription, "Grandpa." Misses Zennie Hayden and Eugenie Robinson A chair of beautiful flowers from, the Illinois institutions. Inscription, "His Chair." Broken wheel, cross and harp from the Texas Grand Temple. Harp from a Tabernacle in Indianapolis, Ind., by Daughter Pherson, grand high priestess of Indiana. A star and cross, 777-333, from the state of Arkansas. A beautiful cluster of flowers, design, square, compass, holy bible and dove, from the Missouri Grand lodge. Inscription, "Our beloved Past Grand Master." From Arkansas, an altar, bible and dove. Inscription "Our Beloved Father." The list of floral tributes is not yet complete. In our next issue we will continued the list. All the tributes were taken by one of our best photographers and they will be on sale the first of January, 1902, at No 2 South Jefferson avenue. There are two or three designs at 50c each. For farther particulars address Palladium, 2617 Lawton avenue. Other Sir Knights and Daughters present at the funeral were: Sir Knight Day, C. G. M., of Texas; Daughter Huston, G. H. P. of Missouri; Daughter Ferson, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Daughter Scott, of — Daughter Mary E. Rollins, Spring field, Ill.; Daughter Johnson, Quincy, Ill.; St. Louis Palladium. Miss Willa Smith of Topeka spent a week in our city in the interest of the Plainnealer. While here she was the guest of Meadesens. J. W. Cooley were Chien. Many of us visitors were obtained during her stay here. All the churches are preparing for their usual Christmas programs. A fair will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church commencing December 23rd and lasting a week, and on New Year's night Mesames. Moore and Grant will give a grand Juvenile Carnival and musicale at A. P. Castle for the benefit of the organ fund. The A. M. E. Sunday school is preparing for a grand concert Christmas eve under the leadership of Mrs. L. Johnson. Newman M. E. church will hold a fair on Christmas night and the night following at K. P. castle under the management of the sewing circle. Rev. L. P. Ludden preached a soul stirring sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday evening. Mrs. J. W. Cooley entertained the Sorosis club on last Tuesday evening. The funeral of the unfortunate young man, Will McCowin, who was shot by Willis Buckner, was held last Thursday at 3 p. m., at the Baptist church, Rev. Jeffress officiating. Miss Addie Murray has returned to the city after a long absence. Mrs. Julius Miller is on the sick list. Mr. Frank Christman's home was destroyed by fire last Friday night at 1 a.m. Only a trunk and a few articles were saved. Rev. M. Wooton spent a few days in Troy, Kansas, on usiness last week. The new restaurant run by Mrs. Wm. Nelson is doing a good business. Last Saturday one of the largest and most solemn ceremonies that was ever held in St. Paul Chapel was that of the late Moses Dickson. The ceremonies were conducted by the Masons and Knights of Tabor. Not less than 5,000 people were in and around the church during the sermon, which at once showed the high esteem in which the reverend gentleman was held. Never in the history of said church was there such a widespread sorrow as that of last Saturday. Ministers of all denominations were present to pay their respect to this man of God and an instrument in His hands to organize his people for their protection. The sermons were conducted as follows: Dr. D. P. Roberts stepped forward and said, "We have limited the church services to one hour. One opening hymn will be lined by the Rev. W. B. White." The' Rev. White stepped forward and lined hymn 426. The choir then sang this hymn very solemn and sweetly. Dr. Rokerts then introduced Rev. N. C. Douglas, who invoked the blessing of God after prayer. Singing by the choir. Dr. Roberts presented Rev. C. M. Mason, pastor of All Saints church, who read the Scripture Lesson. After reading.singing dy the choir. Dr. Roberts then read a sketch of Rev. Dickson's life, tracing it from boyhood up to manhood, which showed the greatness of the man. Dr. Roberst then introduced Rev. R. E. Gillinn, pastor of Elliot avenue church, who dwelt upon the greatness of Rev. Dickson's general character and the obstacles that bestrewed his way through life, yet, he said, for all that a great man, who molded a great character. Rev. S. W. Parr, pastor of the Presbyterian church, spoke words of encouragement to surviving friends. He, too, dwelt upon the greatness of Rev. Dickson. The choir then sang. Dr. Roberts introduced Rev. J. L. Cohron, who spoke at some length with much feeling. Dr. Roberts introduced Rev W. B. Steward, a life-long acquaintance, who spoke of his church work, and his long friendship with him; showed also the great mind that molded out a great character as a gospel minister. The choir sang a very solemn and sweet number. This closed the church program. Dr. Roberts then turned the service over to S.A. Jordan, International V. G. M., who introduced J. H. Wilson, C. G. M. of the state of Kansas, who was associated with Rev. Dickson for twenty-five years. Mr. Wilson portrayed the character of Rev. Dickson as he learned it from his lips year after year. After his remarks it was turned over to the Masonic Grand Master, A. R. Chinn, who conducted the ceremonies in a very solemn and dignified manner, assisted by P. G. M, J. H. Pelham and a number of the craft. C. H. Prentiss represented the Knights Templars in a very dignified manner, at the close of which service C. G. M., J. E. Herriford conducted the beautiful ceremonies of Knights of Tabor and Daughters of the Tabernacle. After the ceremonies were over the floral offerings were the most beautiful and artistic that were ever presented on any occasion. They were as follows: FLORÁL TRIBUTES. Large pillow of pink and white roses with a border of imilax and fern leaves; inscription, "Fallen Hero;" St. Louis Division, C. F. U. O., True Reformers. Gothic arch of ferns and white immortelles, surmounted by a white dove. A heart, crescent and star o immortelles were suspended respectively in the center, and right and left sides of the arch. The temples and tabernacles of Arkansas. Large anchor of white and pink roses, surmounted by a circle of pink roses on a shield of ferns and smilaxf St. Mary's Court, No. 1. Floral biquile of white immortelles fringed with white roses; inscription, NUMBER 50 LINCOLN NEWS Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., overse Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 114 E 7th st. FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 1901. OUR WOMEN. We take the following tribute to Mrs. J. Silone Yates from the Topeka Daily Herald, as a compliment to every intelligent colored woman who is earnestly seeking to lift the race: "The first public meeting of the Topeka Federation of Colored Women's clubs met in Shiloh Baptist church on Thursday evening to listen to an address by the president of the National Association of Colored Women. The Jom Yates, is one of the most cultured and brilliant colored women of the nation. Her stirring address was sound and scholarly and gives evidence of the fact that the colored race is raising up its own great leaders to bring it out of the wilderness. the distinguished lady that there are now colored club organizations in twenty-six states and in eight of them they have city and state federations, embracing all lines of work calculated to elevate womankind and the race. With such leaders as Booker T. Washington and Mrs. Yates the colored people of this country are surely crown salvation." The colored women of Kansas and especially of Topeka are alive to the great needs of the race and are to the best of their ability seeking to ameliorate existing conditions. In their efforts, they are deserving of the aid and support of the of the community. The work of the City Federation, so recently organized, is highly commendable. The bringing of Mrs. Yates, National president of the Association of Colored Women's Clubs, and one of the most brilliant women of the race, to the city, is bound to inspire our women with higher ambitions and urge them forward in the accomplishment of greater things. Mrs. Yates' lecture was a splendid tribute to the nobleefforts now being put forth by our women, and a clear outline of the work expected to be accomplished. In her lecture, Mrs. Yates pointed out the chief barrier to progress of the race in reaching a higher plane—the lack of correct knowledge of the best class of our people on the part of the whites. It therefore becomes the duty of all classes of our people to aid in the repression of the criminal elements and elevation of race ideal. It is to be hoped that the City Federation will keep up the work so well begun, and that the future will see its organizations of clubs in domestic science, self culture, etc., along lines as outlined by Mrs. Yates. To accomplish this all selfishness must be laid aside. LAWRENCE NEWS. Mr. William Ashbey, of this city died in Manhattan last Monday night. He was brought home for burial Tuesday afternoon. He was a worthy young man, although afflicted from youth, he maintained himself by hard work, winning the respect of all who knew him. He leaves a sister, brother and other relatives to mourn his early death. The Art club met Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Mason. Despite the disagreeable weather, quite a number of ladies were present. The work is progressing very nicely and much beautiful work is being done. Prof. Frank Snow, son of Chancellor Snow of Kansas University, lectured before the Bannaka Literary Society, Tuesday evening. The lecture was exceedingly interesting and instructive and was highly appreciated by the Society. The S. L. T. D. Club met at the residence of Mrs. Fanny Dillard. The club is doing nicely under the presidency of Mrs. Addle White. The ladies of the city are endeavoring to start a very commandable work, that of forming a "Charity Club." The ladies expect to follow in the footsteps of all the large charitable clubs, and do a great deal of good among the destitute of the city. Miss Madge Yochum is able to be out again after quite a severe spell of la grippa. The Eureka met at the residence of Mr. Richard Burns. The weather was so disagreeable that only a few members were present. A delicious lunch was served to the few who attended. Little Langston Hughes has been quite ill for the past two weeks. He is improving. Do you want to know where your friends are, who they visit, what they are doing? What the race is doing in general? Read the Plaindealer. The first three months of this quarter closed last Sunday for the A. M. E. church, under the pastorage of Rev. P. D. Yochum. The church has, in the past three months, raised almost $400. And the church is in good condition, and this promises to be a very successful year for the church. Mrs. Julia Holland is quite sick with rheumatism. Rev. Jackson of Kansas City, filled the Baptist church pulpit last Sunday morning. Tobe Wallace, probably the oldest colored jointist of Kansas, formerly of Lawrence, was arrested in Kansas City last week. He is 86 years old. Great preparations are being made for the "Court of Fame," to be given at the Baptist church December 20, it promises t obe the great treat of the holiday. Go out and encourage the young ladies. Mrs. Caddle Whitman, after six weeks confinement with a broken limb, is able to be up and around again. She has been under the efficient treatment of Doctors Young and Harvey. Mrs. Whitman will leave for her beautiful southern home in Atlanta, Ga., in a few days. Frank Glenn, a member of the musical department of Washburn college, made his first public appearance at the Annual Song Recital, Wednesday evening, Dec. 4th. He rendered a selection from Rubenstein in an excellent manner. His voice is developing into a strong, clear tenor. Go 'Way Back ...AND TRY.... Snow's Pine Expectorant SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. 110-112 S. 4th St. Phone 167 Troy Steam Laundry Dunton @ Murphy, Props Prompt Service—Clean White work. ATCHISON, -:- -:- KANSAS Western Baptist College MACON, MISSOURI. A School of Christian and Ministerial Culture. ELEMENTARY, NORMAL, ACADEMIC. Strong musical department, Complete faculty, Healthful location, Splendid influence. TERMS:For board and tuition at reasonable rates. For Catalogue and particulars, write to ENOS LARKIN SCRUGGS, A. M., Pres. When in Leavenworth ...Call at... 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A complete catalogue 'z showing over 300 premiums that may be secured by eaving the wrappers, furnished free upon request. Send your name on a postal card and we will mail you the catalogue. Address: PREMIUM DEPT.. THE CUDAHY PACKING COMPANY, SOUTH OMAHA, NEB. Diamond C* Soap for sale by all Grocers. Headquarters for interior Embellishments in Dry Goods, Furniture, Carpets, and Draperies. Dealers in HOMELY GLADNESSES. 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. Where do you live? City or country? Orders promptly attended—mail or phone. "Looking" entails no obligation to buy. Money refunded when we have failed to please. Send your sons and daughters WESTERLY. A great school for our youth. Train their children for the work of ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, preparing of teaching in the public school; higher training to those desiring the preparatory department, fitting the Normal department and giving for education to those deprived of hood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for furnishing for proficiency in that fine music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT, tention of this department to giving, fitting them for the work of trial world. We are opinioned the competition and labor unions and nothing will so aid the Negro and child to compete with any in the labor. With such training no future of his children or the fathers. COURSES, Architectural or Mechanical and Carpentry. Printing, both job and man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, and Stenography, Dressmaking and Faculties. The faculty is composed from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fish Hampton: the best schools of the trained by our people. Following Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, Lecturer in Philosophy and Law. 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, TOPRA, KANSAS George Klien & Co High-Grade Buggy and eam Harness ...Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. ```markdown ``` 3a-6a6 Quincy Street. Topeka, Kas W. M. COLEMAN, M. D., SPECIALIST in diseases of women and children..... EMPORIA, - - KANSAS Helmick Stone Quarries The finest Building Stone in the state. Prepared to ship on short notice. Correspondence solicited. H. C. RICHARDSON, Proprietor HELMICK, KANSAS. DEPARTMENTS prepare for the demands in our pul- loring or the work tools and giving a the same. sting students for ing an opportunity of such in child- fishing an oppo- st of fine arts— It. It is the in- near our youth训 life in the indus- that in this day of al stern demands to prepare his world of skilled man need fear for future of his race. mechanical drawing job and journey Business Course and plain sewing. Obsed of graduates like, Tuskegee and country main. Bowman, Tud drawing and a structor in prie force, insti graphy; James tailoring: E. J. A. F. Moore o literature; S. Mrs. Lulu C. Morris, matr lecturers on w OPPORTUNI- constantly lab people under hand to the sas- ting of pover deserving are EXPENSE- month, $1; r trance, $1. It is not nec encouraged her strong substa- is not needed. School opener for entrance of Vernon. Quin latest comple- regarding the tion or catalog 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. V RNON B S D, Am. Pres. Logic. Charles S. QUINDARO, KAS THE MOST PERFECT Hair Dressing EVER DISCOVERED. Guaranteed Perfectly Harmless, ELEGANTLY PERFUMED. Nelson's Straightline out, removes dandruff, cures itch, long and beautiful head of hair. people in all sections of this county from all injurious chemicals, and can make the hair sticky or gummy, and sold at all drug stores. Price, 2 your druggist does not keep it he securely wrapped, on receipt of 30 NELSON MA Agents can make big money THE KANSAS SAVING INV Authorized C Stock solicited by con financial agent. Straightline Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling off, cures itching, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a head of hair. It is used and highly endowed by the best of this country. We guarantee Straightline to be free chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightline does not for gummy, and will not become ransid. Straightline is less. Price, 25 cents a can (one month's treatment). If not keep it he will get it for you, or we will send it by mail, receipt of 30c. in stamps. Address, ELSON MANUFACTURING GO., Richmond; Va. LIVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) CHENUTE, KANSAS. Rized Capital $700,000 Lited by correspondence. General solicitor and 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 endowed 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 raneid. 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, Authorized Capital $700,000 Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and financial agent. J. S HALE Missouri Pacific Route THE GREAT MISILLA PALI RIMA Traveling the States of Colorado, Cansas, and the Five (5) Daily Passers in each direction, between The Famous Are reached ONLY the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, and the Indian Territory. Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line action, between Kansas City and St. Louis Famous Hot Springs Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C.TOWNSEND,G.P.&T.A.; ST. LOUIS, MO. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY KINKY CURLY HAIR STRAKEL NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. Do not train your hair by using dangerous and worthless preparations when you can get this reliable remedy. J.S HALE SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prop. M. 12 St. - Kansas City Mo. WHEN IN LEAVENWORTH, CALL AT JOHN BAKER'S FIRST CLASS, Restaurant. Ice Cream, and Lunch at all hours 408 5th. Sr. LEAVENWORTH, KAN 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, every many kinds of growth hair straight as shown above. It bourises the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off, cures anddrut and makes the hair grow long and aloud. It is very important to keep the hair growth and growth in the same way as the first preparation. It was the first one for straightening kinky hair. Beware of imitation. Get the Original. Overlook the old. Keep the hair straight, soft and beautiful. A toilet need. The great advantage of this wonderful pomade is that it is very good for the person who has a long hair and has a good and most economical. It is not possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. I'd like to know the very little about the work of the person. I think theรายงาน of the person should be the only safe one for one bottle or $1.6 per three bottles. We pay all express charges. Read the postal 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. SEBASTIAN, G, P. & T. A., Chicago, Ill. E. W. THOMPSON, G. P. & T. A. Toptea, Kaa 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 want and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A FASHION-Like complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn skin into a shaded lighter, and a matte person perfect white. In forty-eight hours a shade skin in spots but blushes in spots. It does not turn the skin in spots but blushes in spots. It remains beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft. 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, enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box. WE NO-533LL thrown in free. IN ANY CASE WE HAVE a letter or Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O It will come by express, 2sc. extra. In any case where it fails to do what we c we will return the money or send a box if necessary, or that no one will know gens except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, Brooklyn, Va. LOCAL AND PERSONAL The best place to buy drugs is at Lee's. The wife of George Moss has sued for divorce in the District court, J. M. Mason, of Burlington, Kas., was among the guests at the Chiles hotel, last week. Mrs. Clara L. Harris will leave this week for Dennison, Texas, where she will spend the Winter. Mrs. Messer Davis, formerly of Topeka, arrived in the city last Wednesday, from Wilmington, Del. For Nelson's Hair Straightener a harmless pomade for the hair, go to E. S. Lee's Drug Store, 111 West Eighth street. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Holiday Attractions This is an "ALL STAR" aggregation. Any of the ollowing ARTISTS (in their line) will discourse sweetest music for you for years to come, and also grati th new costumes: HARDMAN, NEW YORK CITY. PACKARD, FORT WAYNE, IND' STORY & CLARK, CHICAGO LL. SCHAEFFER, CHICAGO, ILL. HAINES & CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. MARSHALL & WENDELL, ALBANY, N. Y. STARR & CO., RICHMOND, IND. Prices $20 to $450 TERMS MONTHLY PAYMENTS, $6, $8, $10 BRAVMULLER Piano in Fancy Walnut Case will arrive next Wednesday. CAMERON It's "as plain as A, B, C" that the A. B. Cameron Piano will please you in all respects at the price. GINA music boxes Prices..$18. to $75. The most perfect Piano Player in the world is the Appollo which has proved itself to be the most satisfactory in mechanism generally, and to have many valuable qualities superior to all others. We have added to our stock of Parlor ganz the well known PE·KLESS and the new competitor for public favor, the WAVERLY which at the price is one of the most desirable organs ever placed on the market. We solicit an early examination of any of above named instruments in which you may be interested. Pianos for rent. NEW OR SECOND B E.B.GUILD MUSIC CO. Christmas Opening! TWO BIG STORES Filled from top to bottom with everything desirable in the Holiday Goods line at lower prices than ever before. Call early. TWO MAMMOTH STOCKS: Troup's Enterprise Main Store 519-21 Kaz., Ave SAMPLE STORE Up Town, 714 Kaz., Ave John Stamps and wife have returned from Liberal, Kansas, where they have been for the past six months. G. W. Hamilton and family have returned from a visit to Oklahoma, where Mr. Hamilton has purchased a farm. W. M. Core and Mrs. Emma Gaines went to Kansas City, Kas, last week, to a committee meeting of the K. T's. Ewing Small returned from Pueblo and Colorado Springs this week, after three month absence. He was prosperous. Floyd Woodruff, the renowned pianist of Lawrence, is in the city and will furnish music for the ball to be given Dec, 24. If you wish to be merry come and join the "Merry Makers" at 118 E. Eighth st., December 24, '01, Jas. H. Guy, one of Topeka's popular attorneys, is seeking a foreign appointment as minister to Hayti. Congressman Charles Curtis has presented the name of Rev. W. L. Grant of Kansas City, Kas., to President Roosevelt for Chaplain in the army. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of St. Johns A. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. W. Brown, First and Taylor streets. John H. Barton visited Lawrence last Sunday with invitations for the ball to be given Dec. 24th, 1901. He reports that a great many of the best people of Lawrence will attend. Dame Rumor has it that Mrs Mamie Johns will soon be united in the bonds of matrimony. A gentleman of Springfield Ill. is the fortunate one. "Look twice before ou eap" Mrs. Jamison, wife of Dr. Jamison, has received a beautiful handkerchief from Mrs. Roosevelt, which will be on exhibition at the Shiloh Bazaar during the Hollidays. The Ladies' Poor Mission will meet monday afternoon at three o'clock, at St. Johns A. M. E. church. A full attendance is desired as there will be an election of officers. The Dumas club met at Mrs. Porter's, After a busy hour of needle work, Mrs Bass, being a visitor, made an interesting talk on club work. Miss Ella Brasher, being a visitor, made quite an interesting talk in behalf of the City Federation. A dainty lunch was served. Club adjourned to meet at Mrs. Small's, 310 West Seventeenth street. The rich Klostermeler Bros. Hardware Co. is the headquarters for first class and durable supplies. Their chinaware, stoves and lamps will bear handling and your big profit is in the long use they give you. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 W. Eighth street. The Shawnee Grocery ...RECEIVED... 5,000 Lbs. of Candy for Christmas trade at a very low price. Come in and investigate the stock of all kinds of CANDY Remember we are head- quarters for Fruit, Nuts and other kind of neces- sary Christmas Goods at LOWEST posssible prices at the Shawnee Grocery, 108 W. Sixth St. The Ball given by the "Slaves of the Silver Serpent's" dancing club at 118 West Eighth street, Tuesday December 24, promises to be one of the grandest events of the entire social season. The society leaders of Kansas City, Lawrence and Topeka will contribute to it's brilliancy. Parties holding invitations will miss a rare treat by failing to attend. as "Nothing but a Good Time" will be had. The Ladies' Orphans Home Committee met Monday last with Mrs, D. F. Mallory. There was a large attendance and the meeting was a grand success financially, the sum of $20 being raised. The City Federation donated $10 at this meeting. At the entertainment given Wednesday night at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Wade $7,50 was raised. T edies will meet Monday afternoon, Jan. 6, 1902, with Mrs G. W. Smith, 1161 Lane street. LANE CHAPEL. Preaching Sunday by the pastor, 11 a. m. and 1.30 p.m., Sunday school 2 p.m. and Epworth League at 6.50 p.m. Preaching X'mas day 11 a.m. A grand entertainment and old people's concert will be given on X'mas evening, under the auspices of the board of stewardesses, at Benevolent hall, E. Seventh street. This concert will be unusually interesting. Come and enjoy yourselves, Admission 10 cents. The residence of Dr. G. H. Shaffer,515 Taylor street, of this city, recently vacated by Bishop C. T. Shaffer, is for rent at $25 per month, partially furnished. Dr. Shaffer will be in the city soon and will sell the Household Goods at a reasonable price, part payment down, and the balance on time with good notes. For further information call on Rev. J·R. Ransom, 1726 Topeka ave. Opening! STORES BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. 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 purs and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. After a thorough test by the colored people of that time it was pronounced an honest, legitimate remedy, true to all that was claimed for it, and worthy in every respect of the confidence of every member of the colored race, because they found it to cause the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonics. OZONO. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a p lately agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dis if they were not true to all we claim for the several years under this guarantee, and we who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every 20,000 people are to-day using our prep recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair, take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Hars some Hair. It will make short, harsh hair in your head of all itching, worrying scalp dise and Scurf can not live after Ozono has been from falling out. It will restore gray hair to hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement remedies to straighten hair, but when they you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use he life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. O outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is straight forever. You can stop the use at the hair are seen in a day or two after the fi The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 this liberal offer, which is good at any time to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Doll four large boxes of Ozono and one large box which makes black skin bright, rough skin skin diseases. Also removes all facial imp small-pox pits. We will also include one Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes w and all facial blemishes; makes the old lo younger. We will also include one package of our absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no s hold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for its defect $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would you use to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparation? Are not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised our under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. People are to-day using our preparations, and every purchase Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will power Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Tail. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dermatitis, cannot live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop you going out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, make and soft. Right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advised to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation to hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens with assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair never. You can stop the use at any time. The good effect seen in a day or two after the first application. Price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon andosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin to makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cuts. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually repairs. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electricure's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young will also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, with CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for it, or we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would we absolutely agree to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparations, if they were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertised for several years under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that every one who has used Ozono has been satisfied in every respect. 20,000 people are to-day using our preparations, and every purchaser recommends Ozono as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozono will positively take the Kinks out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Troublesome Hair. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will cure your head of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Itch, Eczema, Dandruff, and Scrub can not live after Ozono has been applied. It will stop your hair from falling out. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, making the hair long and soft. Now, right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are advertising remedies to straighten hair, but when they send the preparation they tell you to use hot irons. Friends, do not use hot irons; they will burn up the life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. Ozono straightens without any outside assistance. Nothing but Ozono is necessary, and the hair stays straight forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effects on the hair are seen in a day or two after the first application. The price of Ozono is 50c. a bottle-4 boxes do the work. We make this liberal offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon and send to us, enclosing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward to you four large boxes of Ozono and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-pox pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electrical Skin Food—Nature's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, freckles, and all facial blemishes; makes the old look young and the young look younger. 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 Salvation of the 20th Centur In Ray Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. BURGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Salvation of the 20th Centur Edwin Ray Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Negro Is In Business Mothers and Fathers, the Happiness of this Life Is in the Making of Your Sons and Daughters OUR "teaching by doing" things develops and fits the gent young man and woman for high-salaried and for successfully conducting business enterprises selves, thus making self-reliant business men and wealth, influence and character Shorthand and "Touch" Typewriting Course Bookkeeping and Business Practice Course "teaching by doing" things develops and fits the intenient young man and woman for high-salaried position successfully conducting business enterprises for the bus making self-reliant business men and women influence and character Northand and "Touch" Typewriting Course Bookkeeping and Business Practice Course OUR "teaching by doing" things develops and fits the intelligent young man and woman for high-salaried positions, and for successfully conducting business enterprises for themselves, thus making self-reliant business men and women of wealth, influence and character Bookkeeping and Business Practice Course These include Penmanship, Rapid Arithmetic, Spelling, Punctuation, Commercial Law and Lectures on Business. Six months completes either course. Very low rates of tuition. Individual instruction. School begins Sept. 10. ALBERT ROSS, INSTRUCTOR, Graduate of Vance School of Business and shorthand, Colorado Springs, Cole. W.M. R. CAPTER, PRINCIPAL, Graduate of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. The Topeka Industrial Institute BEFORE. AFTER be used on the scalp. And, lastly, to prove our liberality, we will put in a pint, package of Anti-Odor, a positive cure for Sore Throat or Mouth, all forms of Womb Diseases, Chilblains, Sore and Frosted Feet; also removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm pits, etc. The actual value of this Grand Aggregation is $4.00, but we let you have it for $1.00, simply to introduce honest goods. In order to protect the public in general from imitations of our goods, and to avoid mistakes, we have placed upon our coupon our Trade-Mark, one head showing Short Hair and the other head Long Hair. The U.S. Government has granted us this trade-mark, and it is registered in the Patent Office at Washington; so if the coupon has this trade-mark on it, you will make no mistake. Use only the coupon having the two heads on it. As to our responsibility, we refer you to the Editor of this paper or to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sir,—You are at liberty to state in any newspaper that I have used OZONO, and give it my most hearty recommendation. I have been fooled so often, it does me good to recommend honest goods. er using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say dy straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. ZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine as $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same order. Gentlemen.—After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say that my hair is already straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. A last word. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, you can use it to secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same day we receive your order. BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Boston Chemical Co., 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once AZONO, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 2 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. House, No. City. State. As like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon order. SAFE COMPANY BUFFALO, N. Y., U. S. A. ...Manufacturers. d Burglar Proof Safes FAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. to United States Government. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Shift (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Total, $4.00. Name... Street..... County..... If you want 4 lots like above, send $3 no coupon, let her write her name on a p when you send your order. CARY SAFETY BUFFALO, N. ...Manufa Fire and Burgl VAULTS, L Contracts to United 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refuner, worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package (1 pint) Anti-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Total, $4.00. If you want 4 lots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has no coupon, let her write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon when you send your order. CARY SAFE COMPANY Fire and Burglar Proof Safes VAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. Contracts to United States Government. Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cou For Coughs Sore Throat Price 25 Cent hl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, More Throat, Etc. Use 25 Cents per Bottle. Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF TOPKATENY No 28, meets 1st. and 3d Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 908. Earth Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Miss Anna Reynold, C. R. PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No. 77, meets 2d and third Wednesday afternoons of each month at a o'clock at 129 East sixth street. Mrs. KERRMAVIL, H. P.; Mrs. S. A. OWENS, C. R. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office 404 Kansas Ave. Over Wallace's Drug Store. MACKDONIA ZABRENAGLE No. 38, U. K. T. Halfway N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and 2nd days of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. Patronize the Kansas City, Kans. Embalming and Casket Co. 1914 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. Officers. D. W. White, Pres., Kansas City, Kans. J. G. Groves, Vice Pres., Edwardville, Kans. M. P. Ewing, Loring, Kans. W. M. Gamble, Treasurer, Kansas City, Kans. B. Boats, D. Negroes. D. W. White, Kansas City, Kans. L. G. Groves, Edwardville, Kans. CAPITAL... --- HAMS These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, corn-fed Kansas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE Chas. Wolff Packing Co. the following goods MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office 404 Kansas Ave. over Wallace's DrugStore. TELEPHONN 635. TOPEXA, KAN CAPITAL... These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, cornfed Kansas Hogs. CURED AND PREPABED BY THE Ask your Grocer and Butcher for "Capital" Hams, no others "just as good. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Ralston The 5 Minute Breakfast Food. Purina Health Flour Makes "BRAIN BREAD." NORTH TOPEK There will be a grand masquerade entertainment given at the U. K. T. hall, 609 North Kansas avenue, Saturday night, December 14, 1901, by Maccondia Tabernacle No. 93. Three prizes, neatest 70 cents, second 30 cents, comical 50 cents. Miss Ella Hyde pianist. Admission 10 cents straight. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, manager. The Twelve Star Club met with Mrs. Katie M. Teat Wednesday, November 27. Luncheon was served of four courses, after the routine of business. The Twelve Star Club met with Mrs. Blanch Hyde last Wednesday, December 3. Luncheon was served of three courses, after routine of business. The Twelve Star Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western avenue, Wednesday, December 11, 3 p. m. Macondia Tabernacle No. 93 are progressing nicely. Ida M. Jordan, H. D. St. Luke Temple No. 5 is doing nicely. Pride of Topeka No. 36 is progressing nicely. Ida M. Jordan I. M. The Twelve Star Club of the B Street Baptist church has raised, in four weeks, $17.65. Ida M. Jordan, President; Kate M. Teat, Secretary; Rev. H. W. White, pastor. Mary Temple will meet at the W. K. T. hall, 609 North Kansas avenue, at 3 o'clock, December 20. Want all the members out early. Ida M. Jordan, virgin. Maccondia Tabernacle No. 93 will meet at 609 North Kansas avenue December 19. Thursday. Want every member to come out at 3 o'clock. Our last meeting in the year. Ida M. Jordan, H. P. Beulah Mission Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Barbara Cross last Friday afternoon. Mrs. M. D. Jones read a paper, subject, "The relation of the Mission Circle to the church." A large number of the members were present. The visitors were Mesdames Amanda Belle, Lue McCoy, Jennie Taylor, Callie McCoy, Eliza Radford, Barbara Barker, Ida M. Jordan and Rev. H. W. White. A grand social was given at Hanley's hall last Monday night. Prof. S. G. Watkins and Rev. H. W. White spoke on the improvement of the colored race, which everybody enjoyed. A large number was present. Thanksgiving was spent at B Street Baptist church in a union service with St. Marks A. M. E. church. Rev. Wilson preached a good sermon. Mr. Welly Bledsoe left Friday for Denver, Col., where he will spend the winter. B Street Baptist church will give a bazaar during the holidays. A grand program will be rendered. STERLING ITEMS Mr. G. W. Barnett, who was called to Hutchinson on account of the illness of her grandchild, reports the baby not any better. Mrs. Gertrude Saulter, who has been visiting her parents In Hutchinson, returned home this week. A very dear little boy makes happy the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Boydston. Mrs. I. N. White, who has been very sick, reports very slowly recovering. Rev. G. W. Barnett preached a very able and interesting sermon on Sunday night. The trustees are reducing the debt of the church very rapidly, which makes us all feel good. The members of the Sunday school, with the assistance of the Literary Society, are preparing for a Christmas entertainment. The Literary Society met Tuesday night to transact business and a debate was given out for next meeting. The question is, "Resolved, That war causes more trouble than whisky," with Mr. Alias and Miss Katie Harmon affirmatives and Miss Maggie Manuel and Miss Polly Stewart negatives. WEIR JOTTINGS. Mr. T. S. Berry had the misfortune of freezing his ears Saturday morning while enroute to work. Died in this city Wednesday at nine o'clock a. m. from the rupture of a blood vessel in the leg. Mrs. Mamie Berry, wife of Adam Berry. Mrs. Berry with her husband and children came to this state several years ago, and resided in Leavenworth and Yale. The family moved to Wier in the fall of '97 where they have resided continuously. Mrs. Berry was preparing her two daughters, Alice and Irene, for school, when she sat in a chair to arrange something and the position in which she was sitting caused the accumulation of the blood in the extremities caused the eruption and she died before assistance could reach her. Mrs. Berry was a consistent Christian lady and a member of Clay Street Baptist church. She possessed many noble qualities, and those who knew her honored and respected her for the nobleness of her nature, and the many friends sympathize and moan with the bereaved family her early demise. She left a husband, one son, five daughters, sister and a brother to mourn her loss; and we can say: A noble one, has taken her departure and gone To swell the holy number around God's throne. Return! She would not desire to come For she liveth again in a mansion that outskimeth the sun. She was buried in the City cemetery Friday, at 2 o'clock under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity. Rev. H. Thomas of Pittsburg, assisted by Rev. Z. H. Johnson, conducted the services. The Clay Street Baptist Sunday school will have their Xmas tree the 24th inst. Rev. Grattin of Yale is assisting Rev. Parks of the A. M. E. church in a revival. PROCLAMATION. Whereas, The Independent Workmen of America was temporary organizen in Weir, December 2, 1901; and, Whereas, Said organization is now ready to go into permanent organization, therefore, I, W. P. Akers, President does hereby designate the 1st day of January, 1902, as the day said organization shall meet to ratify the permanency of the above organization; and do request all Afro-Americans to send representative to meet with this body in Pittsburg, Kan., January 1, 1902. Respectfully, W. P. AKERS, President, GEO. HENTIN, Secretary. HUTCHINSON BRIEFS. Mrs. Classy Watters is on the sick list. Mrs. L. Allen of Kingman is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Owens of 219 S. Maple street. The two young gentlemen that recently created such a nortorious sensation on avenue E. West and who afterwards accepted a position as traveling men offered them by the police jude since, has resigned on account of cold weather. Miss Mammie Mosby who has been in our city visiting friends, has returned to her home in Council Grove. The young men that created such confusion in the rear of the Second Baptist church Sunday evening must not attempt to repeat the play or in any way give a synopsis of it or they will have to pay the city for their performance, for if you must give a concert you will have to rent the theatre. Messrs. Geo. Gardner, John Gardner and Clarence Belle will start today for Wichita. to enlist for service in the 9th United States cavalry. This is the best step of their lives. Every citizen hopes that they will pass the examination. Miss Emma Broaders will soon take her leave to visit relatives and friends in Kentucky. Miss Grace Taylor who was up to attend the Crooms-Fife wedding, will return to her home in Lyons tonight. Mr. Halseb Brown can now be found at the Royal Tonsorial Parlor. The wedding of Miss Emma Croons of this city and Harry Fife of Pueblo, Colo. occurred Wednesday evening, the 10 inst. at the Second Baptist church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Rainey in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives. Two hundred invitations were issued. The bride wore a handsome gown of white silk, a bridal veil and carried a bouquet of orange blossoms sent to her by a friend in California. She was attended by her sister, Miss Anna Groons, who wore a white wool, Miss May Thomas, of Hutchinson, and Miss Grace Taylor of Lyons, who both wore pink. The groomsmen were Messrs. Ben. M. Crow, Jesse Freeman and Wm. Owens. The church was adorned with potted plants and gree foliage. After the ceremony the entire guests left in cabs, hacks, and rockaways, 35 or 40 in number, repaired to the A. O. U. W. Hall where a reception was held for the bride and groom. The following ladies were dressed as follows: Mesdames. I. K. Broaddus, black silk and white walst; B. Jackson, black silk; John Dunn, cream bunting; O. Hurston, drab trimmed in black velvet; D. Bruce, gray tailor made suit; Lewis Tucker, plain black silk; C. O. Smith, black satin skirt and pink walst; T. Thomas, black satin; Etta Harris, gray skirt and red wool walst; J. C. Rainey, gray skirt and black satin walst. Misses. E. Broaddus, black satin; Lena Saunders, black satin; Lucy Harris, purple satin; Florence Craw, purple silk; Rhody Owens, white silk crepon. The Hall decorations were carnations and geraniums, and on a large table at one end of the hall a handsome lot of presents were displayed. The bride and groom are young people much admired by all who know them. They leave for Colorado, their future home. Mr. Samuel Shackleford and wife of Horton, Kan., are in the city. He RELIABLE ST. JOSEPH FIRMS OUR MANY READERS IN THAT CITY WILL DO WELL BY CALLING ON THEM Townsend & Wyatt Dry Goods Co. "SOROSIS" The Perfected American + The Perfected American SHOE + SHOE Is the highest standard for excellency in quality and design ever known in Shoes. There is no better upper leather, or better workmanship in any other Shoe at any price. Nothing can stem the popular tide that is sweeping over the whole world in favor of "SOROSIS." All styles, all leathers, and always "$3.50" in price. Ask to be fitted in a pair of "SOROSIS" SHOES and you will wear no other. Our Line of Holiday Slippers Complete in every department. Useful Christmas Presents for Men, Women, Misses and Children Townsend @ Wyatt Dry Goods Company ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. has a splendid job on the Valley Fruit Farm, 5 miles west of the city and will likely make Hutchinson his future home. Mr. Abraham Williams, who went to Mexico to work on the G. R. L. & P. R. R., was discharged without means to pay their way. Accompanied by his wife, attempted to walk to Kansas City. They succeeded in getting as ar as Hutchinson, and while at the depot it was discovered by the city marshall (Nichols) that Mr. Williams was suffering greatly with pneumonia, the result of cold contracted on his homeward trip. He was at once sent to Mrs. Thomas Johnson, who have taken the best of care of him at the expense of the county. But death relieved him of his suffering on the 12 inst. He was buried on the 13th and his wife's way was paid to Newton by her request. C. O. SMITH. MANHATTAN, KAN A very good program was rendered at the Second M. E. literary Tuesday evening. Rev. Keele, in an address to the young people, gave some excellent RELIABLE OUR MANY READERS IN T Towns "SORC The Perfected A Is the high design ever upper leat Shoe at an tide that is of "SORC All styles, Ask to be and you w Our L Complete Presents Towns ST J. H. GREEV, Manager. MRS. GERTRUDE POTTS, Prop. The Hotel Imperial, 207 FELIX ST., ST. JOSEPH, MO. First-class in all of its appointments. A modern place for the accommodation of the traveling public. When in St. Joseph, make it your headquarters. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. No. _____ John A. Booth, plaintiff, vs. Kate E. Means, alias Kate E. Booth, and Orley Means, defendants. E. Means, alias Kate E. Booth, and Orley Means, defendants. To the above named defendants: You and each of you will take notice, that you have been sued in the above entitled Court, by the said John A. Booth, and that you must answer his petition, on or before the 21st day of January, 1902, or sald petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered according to the prayer thereof, for the partition of the following described real estate, situated in the County of Shawnee, State of Kansas, to wit: lot numbered, one hundred twenty-one (121) on Harrison street, in Curtis addition to the City of Topeka, in accordance with the plat on file in the office of the Register of Deeds of said County and State, according to the respective rights of the parties interested therein, or if the same can not be equitably divided, for the sale thereof, and a division of the proceeds among the parties, according to their respective rights, and for such other relief as equity may require. Attest: A. M. CALLAHAN, Clerk of the District Court. Geo. M. Hammel Merchant Tailor STRICTLY HIGH ART TAILORING 509 Kansas Ave Topeka advice in regard to taking advantage of the golden opportunities with which the days of youth are surrounded. A paper on Booker T. Washington, by James Mitchell, was thoroughly discussed by the society, as also, was the brilliant oration entitled "The Power of Thought," by Miss Hattie Jones. Then came the debate on the question, "Resolved, That a classical education is more beneficent to the Negro than is an industrial education." Miss Flora Austin, who represented the affirmative, succeeded in winning from Rev Keele, who argued the negative side. The solo by Mr. Ferguson was much appreciated, as was shown by the applause which followed. It is a remarkable fact that all the colored people in this county are located in Manhattan. Among the throngs of farmers who come from far and near to trade at this place, no coloreu farmer is ever seen, yet the majoriv of our people here seem to be doing quite well, many having neat, well furnished homes of their own and some own several houses and lots from which they derive quite a comfortable income. The most interesting numbers on the E ST. JOSEPH THAT CITY WILL DO WELL send & Wyatt Dry Goods SOROS American SHOE + The Perf SHOE The best standard for excellency in q ter known in Shoes. There is other, or better workmanship in any price. Nothing can stem th is sweeping over the whole world OSIS." all leathers, and always "$3.50 be fitted in a pair of "SOROSI will wear no other. Line of Holiday Sh in every department. Useful for Men, Women, Misses and send @ Wyatt ST. JOSEPH, MISSOU TEXTOR BROTH ESTABLISH DEALERS AND IMPORTERS OF Select Groceries, Te and Delicacies Fine Wines ST. JOSEPH, MO Headquarters for Christmas Biscuits. HERR-M DRY GOODS JOSEPH FIELD WILL DO WELL BY CALLING Matt Dry Goods Co. SOROSIS The Perfected American SHOE For excellence in quality and shoes. There is no better way to make ship in any other thing can stem the popular wave of the whole world in favor. And always "$3.50" in price. Air of "SOROSIS" SHOES Holiday Slippers Department. Useful Christmas men, Misses and Children E. Wyatt Dry Goods Company H, MISSOURI. R BROTHERS, ESTABLISHED 1868 IMPORTERS OF..... Groceries, Teas, Coffees, Candy and Delicacies of the Table. Wines and Licenses for Christmas Candies, Nuts RR-MART GOODS COMPANY TEXTOR BROTHERS. HERR-MARTIN DRY GOODS COMPANY, Offer Special Inducements to Buyers of HOLIDAY GOODS..... A Large Display and Lowest ge Display and Lowest A Large Display and Lowest Prices. Herr-Martin program of the T. M. D. Ward society was a series of papers, entitled, "The Marly Life of Booker T. Washington," "Booker T. Washington at Hampton Institute" and "Tuskogee Industrial Institute," by Misses Gregg, Austin and Gilbert. The duet by Misses Gilbert and Scott, with mandolin and guitar accompaniment by Keele and Ferguson, was highly appreciated by the audience. Mrs. Carrie Wait left Saturday for her home in Denver. Col., after spending several weeks here visiting friends and relatives. A SEAP IN GARDEN LAND. Do you want to make money? If so write to this office, or to D. Chiles, Oakland, Kansas. He has placed on the market seven fine acre tracts of good garden land and a 20 acre tract one mile east of Oakland, four miles from the P. O., at sixty dollars per acre; $100 cash, balance one and two years at 6 per cent. You can make your money back the first year in sweet potatoes. PH FIRMS BY CALLING ON THEM Goods Co. IS" Perfected American quality and no better any other the popular child in favor "0" in price. IS" SHOES Clippers Christmas Children Dry Goods Company URI. THERS, ESTED 1868 Meas, Coffees, Condiments s of the Table. and Liquors NO., 'PHONE 650. Candies, Nuts Fruits and MARTIN COMPANY, and Lowest Prices. Dry Goods Co 715-717 FELIX ST. BARNUM'S 619 KANSAS AVENUE. Great Holiday Bazaar will aglow with brilliancy. The great Applender to the Exposition by disclosal color blending on the thousands of and displayed here, there and even we will you find a scene so charm ing. If not an intended buyer, you use, and no one will importune you to use. Your presence will add chorm and the occasion. We have had numerous cities as to the terms on Our Great Holiday Bazaar Is all aglow with brilliancy. The great Arc lights lend splendor to the Exposition by disclosing the beautiful color blending on the thousands of wares stored and displayed here, there and everywhere. Nowhere will you find a scene so charming, so interesting. If not an intended buyer, you are yet welcome, and no one will importune you to make a purchase. Your presence will add chorm and vivacity to the occasion. We have had numerous inquiries from socities as to the terms on Holiday Goods while all goods in this department are on the lowest basis of profit, we are yet to meet with any Committee representing Cities, Clubs or other organizations, and give cost to them will be no greater than sale cost—"transportation charges in conditions covering this offer will not be Saturday next, 6 p. m. While all goods in this department are sold or offered on the lowest basis of profit, we are yet willing to figure with any Committee representing Churches, Societies, Clubs or other organizations, and guarantee that the cost to them will be no greater than the wholesale cost—"transportation charges included." The conditions covering this offer will not extend beyond Saturday next, 6 p. m. Free! Free!! box of fine mixed Candy with the purp dollars worth in the Holiday Department. pair of fine boys Skates with any boys costing $3.00 or over. fishing to treat our little girls as fair we will give a fine dressed doll with the $2.50 or over. Do not fail to bring you to our Great Holiday Department. If you you will deprive them of the most enjoyab table. The department is heated by stu oot ceiling insures perfect ventilation. illiantly illuminated with powerful Arc a lights! A box of fine mixed Candy with the purchase of each dollars worth in the Holiday Department. A pair of fine boys Skates with any boys suit or O'coat costing $3.00 or over. Wishing to treat our little girls as fairly as the boys, we will give a fine dressed doll with any Coat costing $2.50 or over. Do not fail to bring your little ones to our Great Holiday Department. If you should fail, you will deprive them of the most enjoyable treat conceivable. The department is heated by steam and its 20-foot ceiling insures perfect ventilation. At night it is brilliantly illuminated with powerful Arc and other electric lights! Some Great Selling On First Floor—new things arriving o by every express—filling up vacancies. Department where business has been par- Here are the arrivals: Dresses 27-inch Coats in very newest to box and half fitting beauties at $6.75, 7 to some at $4.98. Children's Reefers—red, royal blue, Treal nice deep Cape trimmed with braid; making a lovely garment for... Beautiful Flannelette Saque—colors, piz scolloped and silk crocheted only.... The Zephyr wool saques, usually 50c arti- fants Boutees, pretty thing..... There are yet here about 30 exquisite Silk made up, representing all the wanted as well as black, navy and royal. Th here, up to $7.50. Your choice at..... Other high class Silk Waists. Choice.... On First Floor—new things arriving on every road, by every express—filling up vacancies in the Cloak Department where business has been particularly active. Here are the arrivals: Ladies 27-inch Coats in very newest shades. English box and half fitting beauties at $6.75, 7.48 and $10 also some at $4.98. 25 Childrens' Reefers—red, royal blue, brown, have a 'real nice deep Cape trimmed with beautiful novelty braid; making a lovely garment for.....$1.48 Beautiful Flannelette Saque—colors, pink, blue, cream; scolloped and silk crocheted only.....21c Fine Zephyr wool saques, usually 50c article...29c Infants Boutees, pretty thing.....10c up There are yet here about 30 exquisite Silk Waists superbly made up, representing all the wanted evening shades as well as black, navy and royal. There are values here, up to $7.50. Your choice at.....4.98 Other high class Silk Waists. Choice.....$3.19 Keep Warm, pairs Blankets received this week. 11-4 fleeced Blankets extra heavy Wool Blankets..... strictly All Wool Blankets full 11-4 avy me white Blankets, slightly soiled by du 150 pairs Blankets received this week. Large 11-4 fleeced Blankets ..... 79c Extra heavy Wool Blankets..... $2.19 Strictly All Wool Blankets full 11-4 and very heavy ..... ..... ..... $3.19 Some white Blankets, slightly soiled by dust, $\frac{1}{3}$ off. Attention Gentlemen! X-Mas Gift that is always appreciated for friends, needs no study or worry. 100 pairs Ladies dress Kid Gloves, dress and dress Kid and Mocha Mittens came to us two weeks. Your choice of the $1.00 and $1.25 quality warranted in the usual way. Shades are the St. Blk., Whites, Browns, Tans, Modes, Reds, etc. Your Second Choice $1.00 for your quality dress Kid or Mocha Glove, 2 as good as any sold for a much larger sizes from $1½ to 8. All shades desired, the same as if you paid $2.00 or $3.00 have also a very great range of Gentle and Mittens—far greater than was ever before. All Gloves and Mittens not the only way be exchanged between X-Mas and New York orders will receive prompt attention. Making Jackets, or House Jackets we have yet about 2 dozen of these—the one of the foremost furnishers of this Coatlessly and elaborately tailored. Come as plain material. Very stylish, very practically all wool. In our GREAT MARK they are now priced $2.35, $2.98, $3.48, $4.28. Worth fully ½ more. A X-Mas Gift that is always appreciated by your lady friends, needs no study or worry. 1000 pairs Ladies dress Kid Gloves, dress Mocha Gloves, dress Kid and Mocha Mittens came to us in the last two weeks. Your choice of the $1.00 and $1.25 quality, 75c. Are warranted in the usual way. Shades are the most popular. Blk., Whites, Browns, Tans, Modes, Castor-Reds, Reds, etc. Your Second Choice $1.00 for a very superior quality dress Kid or Mocha Glove, 2 Clasp, quality, as good as any sold for a much higher cost. All sizes from $1/2 to 8. All shades desired. Fully warranted, the same as if you paid $2.00 or $2.50. We have also a very great range of Gentlemen's Gloves and Mitttens—far greater than was ever shown by us before. All Gloves and Mittens not the proper size, may be exchanged between X-Mas and New Years. We have yet about 2 dozen of these—they come from one of the foremost furnishers of this Country—are faultlessly and elaborately tailored. Come in fancy as well as plain material. Very stylish, very taking. Are strictly all wool. In our GREAT MARK DOWN Sale they are now priced $2.35, $2.98, $3.48, $4.75 and $5.98. Worth fully $1/2 more. Save your Checks. again call your attention to the offering by department. Presenting your Sales Checks at the C you will receive a discount check for any p from the HOLIDAY DEPARTMENT will be redeemed (in Mdse.) in any part no later, however, than the 31st of D We again call your attention to the offerings by the Holiday department. By presenting your Sales Checks at the Cashier's desk you will receive a discount check for any purchase made from the HOLIDAY DEPARTMENT, This check will be redeemed (in Mdse.) in any part of the store—no later, however, than the 31st of December next.