Plaindealer

Friday, December 20, 1901

Topeka, Kansas

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‘W. YY. Kuykendall Pays an Eloquent Tribute to Our Lameated President. A Noble American 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 cttizens, Iam glad to meet with you tonight and 1 am glad to be here and be able to address you. This is a day that will never be for- gotten 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 wh a man of opposite color, Booker T. Washington. Fellow cit- izens, I do not believe any man fit for presidency of this great Republic who is capable of insulting « down- trodden race (cheers), Idon't know Booker T, Washington. I would not know him if I was to meet him but if 1 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 man- Kind (cheers). During the war the black people were the friends of the South. They stayed at home and protectd 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 and blood, and to day the South is trying to gain with the ballot what they lost with the bayonet, to whip with the ballot those who fought them in the field; and the question is just as open and unsettled todayas it was then. When Teddy Roosevelt invited Booker T, Washington to dine with him, in my opinion he did right (cheers) That washis business. Whoever does right clothes him- self in a suit of armor which the sharp and poisoned arrows of preju- dice and slander can never penetrate; put whoever does wrong is responsi- dle for all the consequences to the last sigh, to the last tear Kindness is always an evidence of grandness. Malice isthe 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 tule the populaiiou 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 adisgrace to American manhood (applause), Tam 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 bahever in the gospel of this world. Ibelieve in happiness right here. 1 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 aman whose face wa: white, but in my judgment his hear was as black a one as was ever here. metically sealed in the breast of any huaan being. He [Leon Colgoscz] is no more His futile and treasonable attempt ai the destruction of this staggerin; young republic was a grand failure With others of his kind, he joine: hands in an efiort to turn back on the dia) of time the hands of fate. Goc in his infinite mercy has this day drawn the veil of oblivion betwee this vulture and Humanity, and hh now gropes in solitude as awfu and sempiternal as do his friends John Wilkes Booth and Charle Guiteau, + If ever the free institutions ¢ this country, God and civilizatio: are struck fairly in the face it i when the anarchists float that re flag of theirs in the face of America ciitzenship. That dirty rag that cor Sf a Aaa «Diet Ast Ae eke al pil ia ak “S fonkt 9G BEER 065 'Czolgscz, and refused to grant ex- ecutive 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 pa- pers that Father Hyacinth says Czol- goscz 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 massa- cred. Oh,I wonder if Joha Wilkes Booth and Charles Guiteau are up in Heaven, sitting around the golden throne with Abraham Lincola, James A. Garfield and William McKinley. I do not now contradict it, although, if itis so, I must say thatfor sucha miserable heaven I have no love nor respect. To the murderer's death bed, in my judgement, there eame nohope. He will die alone. His former associates will come not nigh. When the hour arrives, his miserable soul will go out of his mis- erable 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 run- ners 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 de- graded 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 Al- mighty God. (Loud and prolonged applause,) I never will forgive the anarchists of this country for murdering Wil- Yam McKinley; nor will I ever for- give the Prohibition party of Kansas for the fact that they slew Mr. Blaine, who, in my judgment, was the great. est 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 cameatime 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 bury. ing forever their difficulties, an¢ clasping hands across “the blood; chasm,” American polities pushec | him into it; prohibition and the lead Jers of the prohibition party in Kan |sas defeated him. When you di |Jthat I lost all the love, and nearl} s}all the respect I ever had for you | party. ‘1 Do youknow that Benedict Ar \|nold of the revolvtion proposed t s|sell his country for” money? Th 1] money that Judas got for surrender ,|ing Christ was used to buy a grave ;|yard, and'the money thaf your lead er got for surrendering his part f| should be used in the same way. Yo {should buy a graveyard, for toda s| your party lies side by side with th i! populist party, both too dead to ski 2 Great, loathsome carcastes of iniqui -|ty, each one worae than the othe: A MAN FROM THE (WEST "he welght of the assassin’s bullet, the leader of your prohibitton 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 little spark of re- spect 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 Execuaive, has promised the American people that he will step in McKinleys tracks, but in my judg- ment trees will drop their leaves many fimes before this nation pro- duces 2 man that will step in Me- Kinley's tracks. William McKinley ‘was an intellectual giant, 2 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 pat- riotism, the goodness to say, “Itis God's will and God's will be done.” There is in all the ufterances of man- kind no grander, no sublimer senti- ment, It shoula be wroughi ingold, adorned with diamonds of the first water, and impuessed indellibly upon qhe hearts of the American citizen: “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 AX HONEST MAN;" and were it possible I would take my Dlacksmith tools, my hammer and chisel, and with untiring hands 1 would carve those words so deer jhto that eternal granite that they never would be effaced by time’ 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. Here- tofore, the South has been the re- cipient of practically all the appoint- ments of any importance that have come to the race. The peculiar con- ditions 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 conn- cils of the Republican party. President Roosevelt has lived in the West, He is fully cognizant of the remarkable growth and develop- ment of this section. The people of the West have developed politically aswell as financially. The political power of the West, especially those states comprising the Louisiana pur- chase, is one of the revelations of the opening years of the new century, Constant emigration from the East- em states and the large influx of foreigners have given to the Western people marked ability in all direc- tions. ‘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 sucessful farmer, and thousands of pounds of his produce goes into the market ‘every day asa testiimonial of his energy and pros- perity. The thousands of Negroes scattered. throughout Kansas, Col- orado, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklaho- ma, and the great northwest, are |solving the problem of life to the | satisfaction of their neighbors. They are opening business houses of vari ous kinds and are seeking to giv '| employment to their own people. A |hundred million dollars will hardl; ||cover the tnvested capital and th |real estate holdings ef the Afro | Americans of this section. Presiden | Roosevelt has lived in the West, anc | possesses actual knowledge of the de ,| velopment of the Negroes. ‘| In a politicel way the Negroes o the West have received very sligh | consideration, From the selectioy }] of Samuel Clark of Iowa, to fill : \|federal appointment, a quarter of : ‘\century ago down to the sending o Seuthora Perity® ‘The Hon. Lewis H. Douglas in the Philadelphia North American, under recent date, says: “According to the cencus of 1890, officially promulgated, there were in this country descended from the white race and the black race conjointly 956,989 mulattoes, 105,35 quadrooxs, 69,936 octoroons. All the first-class lexicons will show that the mixture expressed by the words mulattoes, quadroons,and oc- toroons denotes first, black parent and white parent; second, mulatto parent and white parent; third, qua- ‘droon parent and white parent. A thoughtful seratiny of the above fig- lures will bring out the fact by far ithe largest attraction of the whites jis 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 un- mistakable and incontrovertible ev- idence, was forced upon the blacks by the white masters of the South. Defenseless black women were vic- tims of theso-called best white blood |—the aristocracy of the South, It is a well known fact that the “com- mon white trash” of the South dared not lay a hand upon the slaves of the tristocratic slaveholder. Hence with avery slight exception the mixed col- ored people of the South are the hal brothers, half sisters, cousins, etc., 0! the best white blood in that section Now in view of the above facts what is it but sturdy impudence fo: the Memphis Commercial Appeal t say, “this is a white man’s country It will continue to be such as long a: clean blood flows through the vein ‘of the white people?” This outburs' came because the president invited te dinner a descendant of the Southert white aristocracy in whose veins flow: the blood of Africa, Whatisit bu John L. Waller of Kansas to Made- gascar, the western Negroes honored by a place nearthe head of the po- litical table, can be counted on the fingers of one hand, The Western Negro is entitled to some considera tion at the hands of the Republican party. Since President Roosevelt has in- timated that the position of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Colum- bia, (a position awarded to Negroes for the past quarter of a century) shauld come to jthe West provided a change should be’ made at the expi- ration 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 i pf! this paper. Tue PLAINDEALER en- tertains the highest regard for Dr. Crossland and takes this opportunity of saying that, should President Roosevelt see fit to honor the doc- tor, 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 rep- resentative 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 fed- eral appointments, Kansas, with 2 larger voting Negro population than any other state in the West giving jts clestoral vote to the Republican party, should be cared for ina sub- stantial 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 mu- Inttoes, 105,135 quadroons and 69,936 octoroons and their multitude of de- scendants standing in bold relief con- fronting 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 equali- ‘ty for base, brutal purposes exiats in ‘the South, while honest and decent junion is punishable by imprisonment and lynching. In the State of Maryland white and colored people cannet legally inter- marry. While this is true more than 14 per cent. of her colored popula. ‘tion 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 Pres- ident Roosevelt in dining Booker T, Washington. We have yet to hear 2 denunciation by the South of the crime which punishes holy marriage and gives countenance to the unholy and brutal conditon which fills the land with millions of mixed white and black people. For stalwart hy- pocrisy and collossal impudence the Dlatant defender of Anglo-Saxon pur ity in the South who screams him, self hoarse with unmeaning verbosi ty, stands out as the most promi nent of allthe latter day hypocrites. ‘TWO GARDENERS. There are two busy gardeners, fhe dinlay the world's weaty Rours Lift the burden from the lives ‘Of ‘those whose hearts some woe de- yours. One is man, whose artistic fame "May be seen on every side, ‘Through boulevards of through the parks where. his choicest flowers ablde, He ‘tends to his beds of posies ‘With gentle care and so much zeal ‘That they Brighten this eartn with Ploom, But, lo! with nature we must deal. If we wander by the brookside, ‘Or roam across the suntit nil, We will see nature's wild flowers Gently tossing at the wind's will, ‘They have no kind hand to,eulde them, Like those along the garden wall— ‘They’ grow ‘wild, they need, not Our, care For Mother Nature guards them all. Man‘ sardens are rare and sweet, 3et- ‘Of all gardeners Areat or small, Wath thelr flowers blooming ‘bright — stil, Nature ts queen of thermal. Kansas from the ranks of the Repub- lican 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 par- ty, the Negroes stood firm as the rock of Gibralter, and saved the state to Governor Morrill, to Governo: Stanley, and the first Congressional District to Hon, Charles Curtis. That ‘Kansas stands today in the safe col ‘umn of the Republican party is duc to the fidelity aud faithfulness of the Negro voter. Kansas Negroes are entitled tc consideration. Itis a matter of surprise to the Negroes of Kansas, that some mem. bers of our delegations in congres: should allow the ramor to become current, that representatives of ou: people at Washington have influenc ed them to “sell the birthright o Kansas Negroes for a mess of pot tage.” There has never been a time since the heroicdays of John Brown that there have not been citizens o! the great sunflower state ready, will ing and amply qualified to fill any position within the gift of the nation from president to the humblest jani tor in the humblest building in thi: broad land. The Negroes of Kansa request that the men representin, the race in congress lend their sup port and assistance to a Kansas Ne gro. J. Hume Childers, though still : young man, has been so thoroughl; before a friendly public that it seem scarcely necessary to tabulate hi labors. For 2 full decade he was a1 efficient and acceptable clerical_em ployee of the Kansas Loan and Trus company, which had headquarter in Topeka, continuing in that posi tion until the company wenf out o business. Serving his apprentice ship in newspaperdom by correspon ding with various city journals, h became the first editor of the Amer ican Citizen, published at Kansa City, Kas. subsequently he edite the Times-Observer, of Topeka, an in the ripeness of time took editoria charge of THE PrainpeatEr. Hi editorial work speaks for itself. ‘The ten years clencal experienc with the Kansas Loan and Trus company has given him a spects training that makes him particular! competent to perform its dutie: should he be appointed to the offic of Register of Deeds of the Distric of Columbia. As an unselfish and tireless worke in the Republican ranks he has Ia Dored as few could or would, ani his appointment to the office i question would bea recognition c the man and his race that would b thoroughly acceptable to the Re publicans of Kansas and th West, Ls. Passing of Rev. Dickson Thousands of People Pay Homage to an Honored Chiefian-The Race Mourns. “Father 999 and Rest in Peace,” on opposite pages. Pride of Springfield Tabernacle No12z and Golden Gate ‘Temple of Springfield, Ill. Gothic arch of white chrysanthe- mums interwoven with smilax and white roses, representing “ Gates Agar.” Temples, tabernacles, palla- tiums and tents of St. Joseph, Blo. Anchor and circle of white immor- telles and pink roses, mounted on a background of smilax. Crescent and star of white immor- tellen, inscription, “Beloved Father.” All tents of St. Louis. Maltese cross of pink and white roses, surmounted by a bnnch of Easter lilies, tied with royal purple ribbon, with the inscription, “Gone.” Bilon Tab. No. 51, Mt. Horeb Tab. No. 41, Gilver Shower Tab, No. 3. Ezel Tab. No 49, Belle of St. Louis Tab. No. 40 and Golden Star Tab. No. 34. Large cross of pink and white car- nations, Mt. Hogan Tab. No. 6. Brooklyn, Ill. Inscription, “Our Fa- ther and Founder.” Anchor of tea roses and white chrsanthersums, Euansvill Temple, No 10, Evansville, Ind. ‘Wreath of pink and tea roses en- circling a czown of smilax, Shilon Tab. No.g and Sweet Anna Tent No. |2, Palmyra, Mo. Large casket bunch of Easter lilies and smilax and ferns from members Jof the temples and tabernacles of | Kansas City. Casket bunch of white roses and _|carnations and smilax. | Pillow of white roses and caraa- .|tione, Inscription, “Grandpa.” Mis- |ses Zennie Hayden and Eugenie _| Robinson" | A chair of beautiful fowers from, ,|the Illinois institutions. Inscription, “His Chair.” | Broken wheel, cross and harp .| from the Texas Grand Temple. | Harp from a Tabernacle in Indi- {| anapolis, Ind., by Daughter Pherson, grand high priestess of Indiana. A star and cross, 777-333, from the [state of Arkansas. ;| A beautiful cluster of Aowers, de. sign, square, compass, holy bible |and dove, from the Missouri Grand lodge. Insceiption, “Our beloved | Past Grand Master.” i| From Arkansas, an altar, bible tjand dove. Inscription “Our Belov. .|ed Father,” The list of floral tributes is not yet d|complete. In our next issue we wil continued the list. All the tribute: ..| were taken by one of our best pho: | tographers and they will be on sale | the first of January, rg02, at No2 | South Jefferson avenue. There are | two or three designs at soc each. Foi ,|farther particulars address Palladi ,,| um, 2617 Lawton avenue. {| Other Sir Knights and Daughters n|present at the funeral were: Sit Knight Day, C.G. M., of Texas: Daughter Huston, G. H. P. of Mis: d| sour; Daughter Ferson, of Indianp- | olis, Iud.; Daughter Scott, of —— e| Daughter Mary E. Rollins, Spring | field, Ils.;Daughter Johnson, Quin- | ey, Ill.—St. Louis Pailadium. Miss Willa Smith of Topeka epent a week In our city In the interest of the Plaingealer. While here she was the guest of Mesdames. J. W. Coole and Wm. Chinn. Many new subscrib- ers 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 Bird and lasting a week, and on New Year's night Mesdames.” Moore and Grant will give a grand Juvenile Car- nivat and musicale at K.P. Castle tor the benefit of the organ fund, The A. M. E. Sunday schol fs pre. paring for a grand concest Sthrjstmas eve under the ieadersoip Of Mrs, L. Jobnson. ‘The 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 atisring 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 3cCowin, who was shot by Wiills Buckner, was held last Thursday at 3 p. m., at the Baptist church, Rev. Jeffress oftictating. ‘Miss’ Addie Bfurray has returned to the city after a long absence. Mrs. Julius Mitler fs on the sick list Mr. Frank Chrisman’s home was destroyed by fire last Friday night at 1a. m, Only a trunk and a few articles were saved. Rev, BL Wooton spent a few days in Troy, Kansas, on wusiness last week. : ‘The new restaurant run by Mrs ‘Wm. Nelson is doing a good business. Mees ety Ae mare at ee eT! MRC Nee er 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 washeld. Never in ihe history of said church was there such a widespread sorrow as that of| last Saturday. Ministers of all denominations were preseat to pay their respect to this man of God and an instrument in His hands to organize his people for their pro- tection, The sermons were con- ducted as follows: Dr. D. Pz Roberts stepped forward and said, “We have limited the church servi- ces 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 Rer. N.C. Douglas, who invoked the blessing of God after prayer. Sing- ing by the choir. Dr. Roberts presented Rev. C. M. Mason, pastor of All Saints church, who read the scripture Lesson, After reading.sing- ing dy the choir. Dr. Roberts then read a sketch of Rev. Dickson's life, tracing it from boyhood up to manhood, whict |showed the greatness of the man. Dr, Roberst then introduced Rev. R. E. Gillinn, pastor of Elliot ave nue church, who dwelt upon the greatness of Rev. Dickson’s genera character and the obstacles that be strewed his way through life, yet, he said, for all that a great man, wh¢ molded a great character. Rev, S. W. Parr, pastor of the Pres by terian church, spoke words of en '|couragement to surviving friends *| He, too, dwelt upon the greatness 0 {| Rev. Dickson. s| The choir then sang. | Dr. Roberts introduced Rev. J. L *|Cohron, who spoke at some lengt *| with much feeling. r| Dr. Roberts introduced Rev W 1] B. Steward, a life-long acquaintance t| who spoke of his church work, an "| his long friendship with him; showe =} also thegreat mind that molded ou >} a great character as a gospel minis ter. >| ‘The choir sang a very solemn an p| sweet number, -| ‘This closed the church progran *| Dr. Roberts then turned the servic lover to S.A. Jordan, Internationz -|V. G. M., who introduced J. H {| Wilson, C. G. M. ofthe state of Kar -|sas, who was associated with Rev "| Dickson for twenty-five years. Mi z| Wilson portrayed the character c -|Rev. Dickson as he learned it fror y|his lips year after year. +} After his remarks it was turne sjoverto the Masonic Grand Maste s|4. R. Chinn, who conducted th g\ceremonies in a very solemn an -| dignified manner, assisted by P. C “IM, J. H. Pelham and a number ¢ the craft, 41 C,H. Prentiss represented th Y | Knights Templars in a very dignific ;|manner, at the close of which servic n/C.G. M., J. E. Herriford conducte -| the beautiful ceremonies of Knigh t] of Tabor and Daughters of the Tal SJeraacie. After the ceremonies we glover the floral offerings were th -| most beautiful and artistic that we ever presented on any occasio1 e| They were as follows: ‘ FLORAL TRIBUTES, d] Large pillow of pink and whit dtrosest with a border of imilax an | fern leaves; inscnption, “Fallen H S| .0" St. Louis Division, C. F. U. O ¢| True Reformers. t| Gothic arch of ferns and whit 1] immortelles, surmounted by a whit Y|dove. A heart, crescent and star | immortelles were suspended respec tjively in the center, and right an left sides of the arch. The templ | and tabernacles of Arkansas. | Large anchor of white and pis n roses, surmounted by a circle of pin | roses on 2 shield of ferns and smila: e}St. Mary's Court, No. 1. LINCOLN NEWS. istedientie teem ac, Be xenon Diener Meds itedS«. « Copeka Plaindecler. a es Pabthebed at Topeka, Shawoee county, Kn, every Friday morning by the Plaindealer “~ Publishing Co., 114 B pth et ~ NICK CHILES ° ‘Bosorss Mawacam: = HL CHILDERS - ‘Eocrom ee sian Le months by wall....cecnvececerecnenserenee TSE Pheree mouths by Msil...c-ssrerneserereresennase SOC Sc ree Kutered at the postefice at Topeka ax second clas etna, eee FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 1901. —_— OUR WOMEN. We take the following tribute | Mrs. J. Silone Yates from the Tope- ka 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 ColoredWom- en’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 cultur ed and brilliant colored women of thenation. Her stirring address was sound and scholarly and gives evi- dence of the fact that the colored race is raising up its own great lead ers to bring it out of the wilderness. +1 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, em- bracing all lines of work calculated to elevate womankind and the race. With such leaders as Booker T. Washington and Mrs. Yates the col- ored people of this country ale surely eTown 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 ame- tiorate existing conidtions, In their efforts, they are deserving of the aid and support of the of the community. The work of the City Federation, so recently organ- ized, ishighly commendable. The bringing of Mrs. Yates, National pres- ident of the Association of Colored Women's Clubs, and one of the most brilliant women of the race, te the city, is bound to inspire our women with higher ambitions and urge them forward in the accomplishment ol 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 ofthe best class of our people on the part of the whites. I! therefore becomes the duty of all classes of our people to aidin the repression of the criminal element: and elevation of race ideal. It is to be hoped that the City Fed eration will keep up the work so wel begun, and that the future will see it organizations of clubs in domestic science, self culture, etc., along line: as outlined by Mrs. Yates. To ac complish this all selfishness must b laid 2side. LAWRENCE NEWS. ‘Mr, William Ashbey, of this city @led in Manhattan last Monday night. He was brought home for burlal Tues- day afternoon. He was a worthy young man, although affileted from youth, he malntained 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 after- noon 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 Deautiful work is belng done. . Prof. Frank Snow, son of Chancellor Snow of Kansas University, lectured defore the Bannaka Literary Society, Tuesday evening. The lecture was ex- ccedingly interesting and instructive and was highly appreciated by the Soclety. The S. L. T. D, Club met at the res!- dence of Mra. Fanny Dillard. The club {s doing nicely under the presi- dency of Mrs. Addle White, ‘The Indies of the city are endenvor- ing to start a very commendable work, that of forming a “Charity Club." ‘The ladles expect to follow in the footsteps of all the large charitable ‘clubs, -and do « great deal of good among the destitute of the city. ‘Miss Madge Yochum Is able to beout again after quite a severe spell of 1a grippe, ‘The Eureka met at the residence of Mr. Richard Burns. The weather was, 80 disagreeable that only a few mem- bers were present, A delicious lunch ‘was served to the few who attended. Little Langston Hughes has been quite 11 for the past two weeks, He is Improving. Do you want to know where your friends are, who they visit, what they are dolog? Wat the race is doing in general? Read the Plaindeater. The first three months of this quart- er 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, rafsed almost $400. And the church is in good condition, and this promises to be a very success- ful year for the church. Mrs, Julia Holland 1s quite sick with rheumatism. | Rey. Jackson of Kansas City; filled the Baptist chureh 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 giver at the Baptist church December 20, it | promices t obe the great treat of the Jhollday. Go out and encourage the | young ladies. Mrs. Caddie Whitman, after six | Weeks confinement with a broken Umb,{s able to be up and around again. She has been under the efficient treat- } ment of Doctors Young and Harvey. ‘Mrs. Whitman will Idave for her beau- tiful southern home in Atlanta, Ga., ina few days. Frank Glenn, a member of the musical department of Washburn college, made his first public ap- peazance at the Annual Song Re- cital, 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 eeeeAND TRY..+- 3 mI Qaow's Pine Depestorant SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS. 110-112 S, 4th St. "Phone 167 Troy Steam Launtty Dunton @ Murphy, Props Prompt Service—Clean White work. ATCHISON, -:- -!- Kansas Western Baptist Collegetut Macon, Missouri, A School of Christlan and 3 Ministerial Culture. ELEMBxTARY, Noxmat, Acapguic, Strong musical department, Com- plete fasalty, Healthful location, Splendid influence. per Txausi—For board and tuition ‘at reasonable rates, For Catalogue and particulars, write to RBYOS LAREIN SCRUGES, A. M., Pres, ‘When in Leavenworth Call at... “THE CHOCTAW” Joe Lacey, Proprietor, He is always at home to his friends. 326 Choctaw Street. a Fauwar, Deceusex at, 19'0r ee me z ; | 'Crosb y Bros.* . Ruere do gon vet cy cr | Topeka’s Greatest | STooking” entatle’ no ohllga: 1 { * + | don'te Say. “Money retandea Retail Business Enterprise. When we ‘aave failed to —— Headquarters for interior Embellishments in Dry Goods, —— Furniture, Carpets, and Draperies. Dealers in HOMELY BREESE = $3.50 GLADNESSES. Ladies’, Misses’, andChildren’s Shoes. eee eee a : Prompt, Clean | ) . > White Work ; Sees 3 Qollars.eeseeeveee2e | Offers ceeeneeede | , Shirts......seeee8e ' | Ladies's and Gent's Woolen : Garments Iaundried with- | ; out shrinkage, | , CAPITAL HAND LAUNDRY | 4 11 BAST THIRD BT, } ‘Telephone 790 and the wagon } will call for your bundle, Fe, atvucswaspavmcg: sages MUSICAL STUDIO f Miss Hicks is teaching music and singing at her studio,-422 E, 4th st. Terms reasonable. Will teach at the homes if de- sired. It will pay you to see her before making terms. When You... Ya fine Canbdies, tui s' Puts, Ete. SAN CALL ON... James Manusas, 114 West Eighth St. | ta He makes his own Candies Parisian Parlorsutz For the latest in dress cutting and fitting. All work strictly up-to-date. 524 5TH AVE. LEAVENWORTH. JUST. FOR SAVING WRAPPERS] OF EUs aya i THERE IS A SATIS- FACTION IN USING be, 9 DIAMOND “G” SOAP ———————————— THE SATISFACTION THAT, COMES FROM LESS WORK, LESS WORRY, SMOOTHER WANDS AND CLEANER CLOTHES. 22 ee oe Acomplete : catalogue E showing over ‘300 premiums that may be secured by eaving the wrappers, farnished free Send your namie ons postal card and we will mail you the catalogue. Address: PREMIUM DEPT., | THE CUDAHY PACKING COMPANY, SOUTH OMAHA, NEB. Diamond C* Soap forasalerdy Sen ee \ a * = vt Send your sons and daughters to the .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. . . DEPARTMENTS : TuEotocicaL DeParTMENT to prepare tor the | Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical » ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands in our pul- | drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, in- pits today. structor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wil- , . berforce, instructor in business course and steno- } jp NonMat DeraRTMENr, preparing or the work | graphy; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of » of teaching in the public schools and giving a | tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; , higher training to those desiring the same. A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and ) _ PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, fitting students for | literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmakings ) the Normal department and giving an opportunity | Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; se ) for education to those deprived of such in child- | Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, » hood. lecturers on various topics have been secured. ) ) Musica Derartsent, for furnishing an oppor-| OProRtunitixs—These teachers and officers } tunity for proficiency in that finest of ‘fine arts— sonic under ihe care and gladly Wiad e hospi ieee : hand to the same. No student is made to feel the ; Stare Inpusteiat Derartment. Itis the in- | sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. ‘The mest 4 iention of this department to give our youth train- | deserving are given credit for the same. ) ing, fitting them for the work of life in the indus- + tuiti } trial world. We are opinioned that in this day of ],, EXPENS##—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per ; competition and labor unions and stern demands tance ae » oe , mothing willso aid the Negro as to prepare his co ‘i » child to compete with any in the world of skilled | It is not necessary that extravagent habits be ) labor. With such training no man need fear for | encourged here; students are advised to bring » the future of his children or the future of his race. | strong substantial clothing, ie szpcntire apparel . x 5 a is not needed by one struggling for an " : Sounses, Architecasral or Fiethanicat deawing School opened Sept. 9, rgor. All arrangements ) and Carpentry. Printing, both job and journey- | fr'entranee ean be made by writing Pres. W.T. y man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course | vernon. Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the and Stenography, ‘Dressmaking and plain sewing. | 1,tes¢ complete catalogues giving full information ; _ Facurty—The faculty is composed of graduates | regarding the same. Write at once for infurma- : from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and | tion or catalogue to Hampton: the best schools of the country main- ; tained by our people. Following is the faculty.! W7TET LIAM T. V RNON : Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B S D, Am. Pres. y Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. QUINDARO, KAS 2 receee rs can Ea Gada one © gles op Seat kB Samet ets ca at Shampooingand Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and . Manufscturer......... Hair to match all Comptexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWRLRY. 220 Zast Fifth Streot, Torxxa, Kawsas George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and eam Harness «Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan JM. ENIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER, oS 9 3 <j aed f: Cree 7 si ee ZA) 3e-€z6 Quincy Street. Topeke,K as W. M. COLEMAN, &. D., SPECIALIST "in diseases of women and children....... EMPORIA, - - KANSAS Helmick . Stone Quarries The finest Building Stone in the state. Prepared to ship onshort notice. Cor- | respondence solicited. H.C. RICHARDSON. Proorieto err. 6 ae — =. OPODOTOOOOOO00 ELSONS 3° ~~ THE MOST PERFECT SI pa TATEST AKOVERY = - 3 GOR MAKING croctwtacy. Halt DPeSsing: oe s EVER DISCOVERED. f rs Pip —_— 2 a ee \ je Me, uaraneed Perteclly Harmless i a "ay ie BLRGANTLY PERFSMED. mre i — S we. Benet ruin year hair by using dangerous Cones” as and worthless preparations when you can . ~ getthisrellable remedy, COV RES $ " Not only straightens the hialr, b S Nelson's StPalghtthe Ssiceusrsier Sots eerie S out, removes dandruff, cures ttching, iritatlog sealp diseases, and rives & $ long and beautiful head of hair. Iris uced and highly eademed. by the best f people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Stralghtluo te be fee & from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightine dees not. % make the hair sticky or gummy, and will not become rancid. —Stralghtine 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, : ; NELSON MANUFACTURING GO., Richmond; Va.3 $ 4xAgents can make big money. Write for terms. 3 THE KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) Curnvtt, Kansas. _ Authorized Capital $700,000 ¥@ Stock solicited by correspondence. General soliciior and financial agent. JS HALE pte” Missouri Se bar eee : Ja Pacific paul ea Route THE GREAT, eee SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, ‘Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on thisline in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this UNE === H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P.&T.A.; ST, LOUIS, MO. NIPPS, Agent, “TOPEKA, KAS. . When in KaamsCity Please Ca at The Chicago Cafe, HEAAY COMPTON, Prop. m 12 &, + - Kanes City Mo, Wnax rm Luavarworrx, Cane Ar. - JOE BAKER'S FIRST CLASS, Restaurant. Tce Cream, and Lunch atall hours 408 Sth. Sr. Luavxxwoxra, Kan SKKIHKNAIN HNN NNN TEIN y y g ¥ % % y OND R ¥ y 4 4 % é V ¥ 4 % % Curly Hair Made Straight By? 4 ese pps _— % Ro we 4. s bs y ¥ S 7 = 7 7 4 es tai g g i re G4 i a Eas G Se % 2 = % dewr. Abia TAEXx YROW LOR: 4 ‘BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW 4 Copyrighted.) G ommueasaerteh tes fattae aatereyat B doris baler gigne naman shave I pour fives tao ecaiveand praveats wae Dale from Z railisg bur ot brentiog of cures dandrag and patos he nuit grow long and aiay Sola ores Feripyoarasoa feed by Cousands. Warranted J ieirk loos Yostimoniaie frea.on request At Fete eer a Tats ot ii Hipae Ges tne Original Oaenlacd, O= Feet ante cezuine never falls G0 keep tne irveniput tots and bextra A vant Petemtizforfadion, opntiomen ana chores, Hisreatly perfumed. Woe sreateatantacest Mieouderter pomade is thas by ite ceo Tou pie Teiighcon focr own bairas Lome, Owing Shatayerty tod Sustag qauines (la ee $ivaaT moss economical. Tete nst possible Poratyboay i produces prepertiion genase Fv sUpeieacione with every bowtie. Only £6 sonjan Sold by Srapetnts auddoujereer cand 2°55 cSats 10; oe Deusie or Blas for tures Souciec We bey all express cbafgon. Beas Detter afptece money eraar~ Write Four Bitno and address pialniy to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ulinels. Excursion bi rT i —RATES TO— - COLORADO. ONLY DIRECT LINE TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND MANITOU, Z : ‘Take advantage ot these cheap rates and spend the vacation in Colorado. Sleeping car reservations may be made uow for any of the excursions Write for full information and the” beautiful book “COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT”—+eat free. JNO. SEBASTIAN, G.P.&T. A, Chicege, IL =. W. THOMPSON, GP. &T.A. Topeka, Kaa BLACK SKIN REMOVER) ~~ A | ae, aoe TORR E” 5 PATENT OFFICE wa US. aad ‘ Fi Siem AFTER “= A Wonderful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER, both in a box tor $1,orthree box: Garam ite do what warms and oe hee ee world.” One box is all that is requized ifusedas Giese A WORDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE plexion obtained if used: aifecoah Will tare tne Aiig ofe blesk oe ee Person four or five shades lighter, and & malatto person perfectly white. Inforty-eighthoursashade ortwo will be noticeable. It does not turn the skinto but bleaches out white, tbe akin re- maining without continual use. Wil Temore wrin EMM, freckles. dark spots. pimples or Bumps or blac heads, making tne weit very soft andsmooth. Small pox plls:tan, Liver spots re- moved without naruto theskin.” When you get ‘the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that gees in every one dollar box is enough to aks toyone autit grow long end stalgns aud ‘keeps it from Pulte out; Highly pertomed snd sales ine Balr sof and exay to comb, May ofour customers say one of our dollar boxes worth tcn dollars, Tes, sellit for one dollar & fay porton seadiogus coe doileeis a letter or Pas Obiee money order expressmoney efter oF registered letter, wo will send It through the me" Roace ‘Prepaid; or ifyoo want ft sentc. 0 Mileome by erie Be, etre. gay case Where it: to do what we ¢ xo will rtara tho money or senda bor f° eliarge. Packed sothatno one will know feats except recetrer. CRANE AND Co., ‘122 west Broad Street, yy Brcuxomn, Vi | 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. 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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." From Our Correspondents & Weekly Paragraphs .¥3 Ei NORTH TOPEKA J arrange something and the position’in ‘There will be a grand masquerade entertainment given at the U. K. T. ball, 609 North Kansas avenue, Satur- day night, December 14, 1901, by Ma- condia Tabernacle No, 93. Three prizes, neatest 70 cents, second 30 cents, comteal 50 cents. Miss Ella Hyde planist. Admission 10 cents straight, Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, man- ager. Phe Twelve Star Club met with Birs. 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, Decem- ber 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, Decem- ber 11, 3 p.m. Macondia Tabernacle No, 98 are progressing nicely. Ida Sf. Jordan, iH. D. St Luke Temple No. 5 1s doing nlce- i ete Pride of Topeka No. 36 1s progress- ing 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, Pres!- dent; 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 3 Jordan, virgin. Macondia Tabernacle No, 93. will meet at 699 North Kansas avenue De- cember 19, Thursday. Want every member to come out at 3 o'clock, Our last meeting In the year, Ida ML. Jor dan, HP. Beulah Mission Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Barbara Cross last Friday afternoon. Mrs, M.D. Jones read a paper, subject, “The relation o the Mission Circle to the church.” A large number of the members wer present. The visitors were Mesdame: Amanda Belle, Lue McCoy, Jennie Taylor, Callie McCoy, Eliza Radford Barbara Barker, Ida M. Jordan ant Rev. H. W. White. A grand social was given at Hanley’: hall last Monday night. Prof. S. G Watkins and Rev. H. W. White spok on the improvement of the colore¢ race, which everybody enjoyed. A larg number was present. Thanksgiving was spent at B Stree! Baptist church in a union service witt St. Marks A. M. E. church. Rev. Wil son preached a good sermon. Mr, Welly Bledsoe left Friday fo Denver, Col., where he will spend the winter. B Street Baptist church will give bazaar during the holidays. A stan 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 sisitfng ber parents In Hutchinson, re- turned home this week. ‘A very dear little boy makes happy the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Boyd- ston. 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 Sun- day 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 So- clety, are preparing for a Christmas entertainment. ‘The Literary Society met Tuesday night to transact business and a de- Date was given out for next meeting. ‘The question is, “Resolved, That war causes more trouble than whisky,” with Mr. Alias and Miss Katle Harmon affirmatives and Miss Maggie Manuel and Miss Polly Stewart negatives, WEIH JOTLINGS. Mr. T. S. Berry had the misfortune of freeziag 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, Ber- ry with her husband and children came to this state seyeral years ago, and resided in Leavenworth and Yale. ‘The family moved to Wier in the fall of ’97 where they have resided continu- ously. Mrs. Berry was preparing her two daughters, Alice and Irene, for school, when she sat In a chair to ANSE Sts chy op aud eRe Query 2 ee arrange something and the positlon“in which she was sitting caused the ac- cumulation of the blood in the ‘~~ extremities caused the eruption aud 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 ber 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 broth- er to mourn her Joss; and we can say: A noble one, has taken her departure and gone To swell the holy number around God's throne, Return! Sue would not desire tu come For she liveth again in a marsion that outskineth 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 Work- men of America was tempoary organ- izen in Welr, December 2, 1901; and, Whereas, Sald organization is now ready to go into permanent organiza- tlon, therefore, I, W. P. Akers, Presi- dent does hereby designate the Ist day of January, 1902, as the day said or- ganlzation 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 Pittsturg, Kau., January 1, 1902. Respectfully, ‘W. P. AKERS, President. GEO. HENTIN, Secretary. HUTCHINSON BRIEFS. Mrs. Classy Watters is on the sick list. Mrs. I. Allen of Kingman Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs, H. B. Owens of 219 S. Maple street. ‘The two young gentlemen that re- ‘cently created such a nortorlous sensa- tion on avenue E. West and who af- terwards accepted a position as travel- Ing men offered them by the police jude since. bas resigned on account of cold weather. ‘Miss Mammie Mosby who has been In our city visiting friends, has re- turned 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 cr they will have to pay the city for their Ferformance, for {f you must give a concert you will have to rent the theatre. Messrs. Geo. Gardner, John Gardner and Clarence Belle witl start today for Wichita. to enlist for service in the 9th United States cavalry. This is the test step of thelr lives, Every citizen hopes that they will pass the examina- tion. ‘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 teturn 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., occured Wednesday evening, the 10 inst. at the Second Baptist church. ‘The ceremony was performed by Rey. Rainey In the presence of a large con- course of friends and relatives. ‘Two hundred Invitations were issued. The bride wore a handsome gown ef white silk, a bridal veil and car- tied a bouquet of orange blossoms rent to her by a friend tn California. She was attended by her sister. Miss Anna Croons, 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 follage. After the ceremony the entire guests left in cabs, hacks, and rockaways, 35 or 40 In number, repaired to the A. 0. 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, Dlack silk; John Dunn, cream bunting; ©. Hurston, drab trimmed In black velvet; D. Bruce, gray tailor made suit; Lewls Tucker, plain black silk; C. O. Smith, black satin skirt and pink waist; T. Thomas, black satin; Etta Harris, gray skirt and red wool walst; J. C. Rainey, gray skirt and black sat- in waist 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 carna- tions and geraniums, and on a large table at one end of the hall a hand- some 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 ET ee ee RELIABLE ST. JOSEPH FIRMS {ee A | Townsend & Wyatt Dry Goods Co. | x i“SOROSIS"} A The Perfected American a The Perfected American ; SHOE SHOE v¢ Is the highest standard for excellency in quality and j design ever known in Shoes. There is no better N upper leather, or better werkmanship in any other jy Shoe at any price Nothing can stem the popular tide that is sweeping over the whole world in favor A of “SOROSIS.” y 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. N Hh ai y 1 ' A Our Line of Holiday Slippers y Complete in every department. Useful Christmas A Presents for Men, Women, Misses and Children y A | Townsend @ Wyatt Sorts | \ ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. j RAHA A CORA ALTO ‘has # splendid job on ths Valley Fruit Farm, 5 miles west of the eity and will Ukely make Hutchinson hip futere dome, ‘Mr. Abraham Williams, who went to Mexico to work on the G. R. J. & P, R. R., was discharged without means to pay thelr 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 Johnsons, 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 burled on the 13th and his wife's way was paid to New- ton by her request. ©. 0. SMITH. MANHATTAN. KAN, | A very good program was rendered at the Second BL E, Iterary Tuesday evening. Rev. Keele, in an address to the young people, gave some excellent Elecine Lights Steam Heat J. H. Greev, Manager. Electne Lights Mrs, Gzatrvpg Porrs, Prop. ‘Steam Heat The Hotel Imperial, toy Farx St. $1. Joserm, Blo. Wivilsa Wad ot He appetite modera place for the accommodation of the traveling public. Wheain St. Joseph, make it your headquarters. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. No. ——. John A. Booth, plaintitf, vs. Kate EB. Means, allas 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 sald John A. Booth, and that you must answer bis petition, on or before the 2ist day of January, 1902, or sald petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered accordiag to the prayer there- of, 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 sald County and State, according to the respective rights of the parties in- terested therein, or if the same can not be equitably divided, for the sale there- of, and a division’ of the proceeds among the parttes, according to thelr respective rights, and for such other relief as equity may require. ‘W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintitt, JOHN A. BOOTH. Attest: A.M. CALLAHAN, Clerk of the District Court Ls se Geo. M. Hammel : ; - — \erchant - Gailorze ; ; STRICTLY HIGH ART : TAILORING ; 609 Kansss Ave Topeka TEXTOR BROTHERS, , ESTABLISHED 1868 DEALERS AND IMPORTERS OF...... Sele Groveiet, Tea, Gffes, Condinenls and Delicacies of the Table, Fine Wines and Liquors ST. JOSEPH, MO., PHONE 650, Headquarters for Christmas Candies, Nuts Fruits and Biscuits, | HERR-MARTIN | DRY GOODS COMPANY; Offer Special Induce- ments to Buyers of HOLIDAY GOODS... A Large Display and Lowest Prices. Herr-Martin Re Peens $e advice in regard to taking advantage of the golden opportunities with whieh the daye of youth are surrounded. +4 paper on Booker T, Washington, by James Mitchell, was thorougily dis- cussed by the so¢iety,.25 alsa.was the brilliant oration entitled “The Power of Thought,” by Miss Hattle Jones. ‘Then came the debate on the question, “Resolved, That a classical education ia more beneficent to the Negro than is an Industrial education.” Miss Flora Austin, who represented the affirma- tive, succeeded in winning from Rer. Keele, who argued the negative side. ‘The solo by Mr. Ferguson was much appreciated, as was shown by the ap- plause which followed, It is a remarkable fact that all the colored people In tnis county are lo- cated in Manhattan, Among the throngs of farmers who come from far and near to trade at this place, no col- oreu farmer is ever seen, yet the ma- jority of our people here seem to be doing quite well, many having neat, well furnished homes of their owa and some own several houses and Iots from which they derive quite a comfortable income. ‘The most interesting numbers on the program of the T. M. D. Warg sosiety was a series of papers, entitied, “The Marly Lite of Booker T. Washingtor,” “Booker T. Washington at Hampton Institute” and “Tuskogee Industrial Institute,” by Misses Gregg, dustin and Gilbert, The duet by Misses Gilbert and Scott, with mandolin and guitar accompaniment by Keele and Fergu- son, was highly appreciated by the au- dlenes, Mrs. Carrie Walt lett Saturday for her home in Denver. Col, after spend- iug several weeks hero visiting friends and relatives. A SKAP IX GARDEX LAND. Do you want to make money? J so write to this office, or_ to D. Chiles, Oakland, Kansas. He ha: placed on the market seven fine acre tracts of good garden land and a 2c acre tractone 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 cen.t You can make your money back the first year in sweet potatoes. Be FM AD Vb er BF rertienkdn OP) SBA, ty gE nde. 619 KANSAS AVENUE. ~ Our Great Holiday Bazaarweur Ts all aglow with brilliancy. The great Arc lights lend splendor to the Exposition by disclosing the beautiful color blending on the thousands of wates 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 ali 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!! 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! 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 Creat Selling On First Floor—new things arriving on every road, by every express—‘lling 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, piak, blue, cream; scolloped and silk crocheted only........21¢ Fine Zephyr wool saques, usually 50c article..29¢ Infants Boutees, pretty thing.......--..-!0¢ 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, 150 pairs Blankets received this week. Large 11-4 fleeced Blankets ........... 79¢ Extra heavy Wool Blankets.........2++-+ $2.19 Strictly All Wool Blankets full 11-4 and very heavy ae ee ooee eves sees $3219 Some white Blankets, slightly soiled by dust, 3 off. Attention Gentlemen! A X-Mas Gift that is aways 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. BIk., 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 54 to8. All shades desired. Ful- ly 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. Mail orders will receive prompt attention. Smoking Jackets, or House Coat 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. InourGREAT MARK DOWN Sale they are now priced $2.35, $2.98, $3.48, $4.75 and $5.98. Worth fully } more. Save your Checks, 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. WAAAY A AANA sar a emmy AV VAAAAAA YA A