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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Good Men Have Their Troubles, Says George R. Scott in His Appeal to Secure Aid for Colored Orphans. VOLUME III. THE New York Weekly Witness publishes the following, from George R. Scott: A letter from the Rev. D. J. Jenkins, president and founder of the Colored Orphanage at Charleston, S.C., dated November 25th, 1901, has had the effect of making me do much thinking. What he wrote sank deep into my heart. He is a good man, and that is one of the reasons why I feel so sorry for the troubles he is now having and the trouble he will have in the future. He begins his letter by expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the readers of the Witness and Sabbath Reading, calling them an "army that drives away starvation from the doors of orphans," and "gives comfort to a man whose soul and heart are in the welfare of the poor." He makes the statement that his orphanage is composed of "436 orphans and destitute children—65 orphans (boys and girls) in the Orphanage building day and night to feed and clothe, and 371 poor children in the school to be taught; books and teachers to be furnished, saying nothing of the farm, with children there to be fed and clothed." Further along in the letter, he says: "I feel very despondent at times * * And since September I have been hardly fit to write to a good and true friend like you I hate to burden a good and willing man; but I must say that God has appointed you a mediator between these, your 'Black Lambs,' and the readers of the New York Witness—some of the best people in America. A poor minister of the Gospel like myself can do them no good, except with a prayer here and there for them, but the All-Seeing Eye, that watches over the city and its gates both day and night will renay them." After wondering why God has placed upon him the burden of orphans to beg for and to suffer scorn for, he says: When I wrote you before, I went to bed several nights feeling the pangs of hunger, and God knows why, because, for me to eat and these dear children to suffer is death at once to me. We had nothing for several days, and I for once almost gave it up, but in the very darkest moment came the first response to your appeal, from the Rev. A. S. Walker, Long Island City, N. Y., which at once cleared the cloud and light began to shine. Your readers have been prompt. It was God, yes, the Holy Spirit that moved them." Mr. Jenkins says that when he feels as if he ought to cut loose the ties that bind him to the Black Lambs a feeling comes over him that binds him still closer to them; "therefore I just stay and will perish and die if need be. I feel that this is what God wants me to do; to deal with the young minds; train children, and mold into their characters traits that will lead them to heaven." You will see by the anove quotations that Mr. Jenkins has his troubles and also how God delivers him out of his troubles. While reading his letter the thought took possession of me, how he must have rejoiced when he was informed that $100 had arrived from my friend who resides on the Hudson river. But it was your $1 and $2 bills that made up the great relief fund that came to the rescue. When we do a little good we can scarcely realize what good we are doing, and when we do a little bad deed we seldom comprehend the amount of evil we are doing. The day I wrote the appeal for the Colored Orphanage I did not want to write it but I could not help it. They were hungry and had to be fed, You, my readers, were the ravens that God selected to appease their hunger. You ought to be thankful to God, brother Jenkins, the New York Witness and myself for giving you the opportunity to be messengers of mercy. Haltelujah for such a chance to show that you are the children of God. I have my troubles; but I have so many blessings that the troubles I 4.27 have are about as heavy as feathers. What I do not like I swallow to get it out of sight, and a condition I do not like I hold up for the people to look at. Not long since I was asked the question, "What were Negroes made for?" My answer was; "For those who are painted some other color to take care of until they can take care of themselves." If I had been born black it would have cut me to the core to have been snubbed for being what I could not help. There are bad Negroes and there are bad White people. The place for most of such is behind the bars in some jail. But good Negroes and good White folk should be carefully cared for—especially the little children. Its hard work trying to help others when you have not the wherewithal to help them. One of the colored orphans told me with his own lips that Mr. Jenkins had taken off his overcoat to keep him [the orphan] warm one cold night. The man who gives his life for others and ignores the comforts he might otherwise enjoy is my man; I care not what his color or his nationality. Such a man is a big man, a ```markdown ``` noble man, and will be gloriously beautiful in that world where the beauty of the Lord will be seen in His servants in proportion to their faithfulness. When I sat down to write this article I promised myself not to write a begging word for the Black Lambs. But a change has come over me. My "lambs" were nearly bereft of fodder while I was eating hearty meals. Your "lambs" were suffering when you were being well fed. God's little ones must never again want food and clothing when there is enough and to spare in this land of plenty. Say, you have heard the "lambs" bleat. Brother Jenkins' heart has been bleeding. Tears have fallen down my cheeks. I cannot help but make still another call on you to feed my lambs. Though they be black as night they shalt be fed as if they were white as snow. Perhaps they are not as smart as some white children; but they are smart enough to know when they are hungry. They are too precious to be allowed to look like half starved wolves. I will give you a chance this year to be fathers to the fatherless and mothers to the motherless. You shall never have it to say, Mr. Scott failed to give us the privilege of showing how much we love Jesus by our care for those children whom Jesus loves. The orphans shall have one friend whose pen and voice will not be withheld from helping them. What you have to send should be sent direct to the Rev. D. J. Jenkins, 20 Franklin street, Charleston, S. C. The poor ye have always with you and it will be well for you, both here and hereafter, if you take good care TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 27, 1901 PASSING COMMENT of them. If you do not, you may be poor yourself, with nobody, to care for you, or to provide for your needs. Good men and women, may have their troubles, but they have their joys. Today I am basking on the mountain tops. Why? Don't ask me. Tomorrow I may be in some valley; but I will wait until I get into the valley before I cease smiling. I ask nothing for myself. I will cheerfully meet every trial of life if you will only take good care of my "Black Lambs." The last time I wrote on this subject I called them your "Black Lambs." Sometimes I think that they are yours. At other times I feel that they belong only to me. But as I am too poor to feed and clothe them I am compelled to let you have the largest share in them. It would be a bad day for those "Black Lambs" if I were a rich man. In less than a year they would have the dyspepsia. But at present there is no danger of that. Some of you will not close your eyes the evening you read this article until you have made some kind of arrangement to feed the "lambs" we jointly own. There was once a woman who got what she wanted for her much asking. If asking will make dollar bills wend the way to the Charleston Colored Orphanage there will be a cloud of bills going that way. I feel so good over what I have written that I will have to take time to make up my mind whether to laugh or cry. What I have written has not come from my head but from my heart. You cannot feel as I do concerning those loveable orphans. If you do God would have rolled upon you the peculiar burden He has rolled upon me for their welfare. Your particular business in this matter is to use Uncle Sam's mailbags to carry your heart beats to Charleston. I am a white man, and white enough to listen to the calls of God and humanity to help the helpless. I had to laugh the first time one of the little black orphans called me Concluded on Page 2. T. P. Mahammitt is making a great paper out of The Omaha Enterprise. His recent issue contained a splendid review of Lincoln Institute and was liberally illustrated. Mahammitt is one of the manliest Negroes of the West. His strong character is a striking lesson to the many young men who are looking for race ideals. Dunbar Writes About Society. The entire Afro-American world puts on an air of expectancy when it is announced that Paul Laurence Dunbar is writing a poem, a story, or a dissertation on the evolution of Negro society. This collossal figure in the Negro's literary world has been writing again. This time the top-crust of Washington society is talked of in a bright gossipy way in The Saturday Evening Post of the 14th inst. Dunbar is decidedly entertaining if nothing else. In this skit on the formation of a smooth surface on Washington society, beneath which the African unfortunates and degenerates (?) must forever keep up the horrible work of self-destruction, beside which the horrors of "Dante's Inferno" becomes pleasing. But then, why should we care for the denizens of another sphere? The story told by this talented Negro is truly interesting, revealing to the thousands of white readers an insight into a phase of the Negro problem as unknown to them as Stead's reproach of a "subliminal conscious." Dunbar has told the white people something that THE PLAINDEALER has been preaching for the past three years—that above and beyond the multitudinous happenings of the petty criminal, a social world is being created by Negroes "sufficient unto itself." Into this world the Negro is weaving the rapidly increasing threads of prosperity, and the vari-hued and constantly changing warp of intellectual development, and lightening all with ington correspondent will be of special interest to all our readers, throwing as it does an inside light upon late movements at the capital of the nation: The resignation of Henry P. Cheatham as Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia was tendered to the President Wednesday of this week and is the culmination of the fight made on Cheatham by Bishop B. W. Arnett and Hisson Henry. Young Arnett held the position of Comparer in the Recorder's office up until a few weeks ago. His resignation at that time was requested by Cheatham because of some differences between them. As soon as Arnett left the office he and his father filed formal charges against Cheatham, which were afterwards reduced to writing. They have never been made public but it is generally understood that they were very ugly, covering, it is said, five points. The one which caused the President not to reappoint Cheatham was the abuse of the franking privilege. It is not known whether the other four were proven or not. Mr. Cheatham has made a very popular Recorder, and his administration has been commended by the patrons of the office. It was therefore a great surprise to Washington to learn that he would not succeed himself. The quick decision of the President to name Dancey of North Carolina as his successor was equally as great a surprise, as Dancey and Cheatham are close friends and have the same following. As soon as Cheatham's retirement was announced the political stock of Dr. Crossland went up above par. It is common belief that he would have landed but for the embarrassment of being endorsed by the Arnetts, who were in command of the fight on Cheatham. His success in getting the Recor a new conception of moral responsibility. This Social Sphere. In the development of Negro society about which we hear so much in this day and generation, one notes the utter absence of the element of charitableness. In our mad rush for a good time, to spend as much of our hard-earned coin of the realm as we can, we do not spare a moment to consider in a serious way, the needs of the great common people. During the past few years out here in the wild West, where "Sockless" Jerry and Mrs. Carrie Nation have had their strut across the stage, we have heard the "slings PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. and arrows of outrageous fortune" among the great common people talked of ad nauseam. Here everybody works and none feels the disgrace of calloused hands or gingham aprons. Here people take pride in the knowledge of the useful. Here the pride of success is too much beneath the shadow of the slave pen and within the sound of the bull whip for aught but moral worth to count in the social cate. Out here the young girl who can turn out the best baking of bread and knows more of the details of house keeping, makes a better grade than the one who has been a toasted devotee of the "mazy mysteries of the two-step or sand bath." Worth makes the man and likewise the woman. The Negro men and women of today dership was the only hope of the Arnetts to provide for young Henry. This had the appearance of collusion between them and Crossland, but I am reliably informed that the Doctor was in no way a party to the fight made on Cheatham. The Doctor has been seeking presidential recognition for several years and was quite willing to accept any good position offered. He has been offered the Liberian ministership, and has accepted. Both political factions in Missouri were backing him, with the aid of Congressman Long, of Kansas. It is not true that the Kansas delegation indorsed him. Congressman Curtis was, as he always is, in favor of a Kansas man. He never forgets his colored friends when there is a chance to do something for them and had the President delayed a few days in making the selection Mr. Curtis would have made a fight for a colored man from his own state. It seems that the Kansas delegation was mieinformed and believed there would be no applicant from Kansas. The announcement of Editor J. H. Childers for the position of Recorder of Deeds caused a general shifting of endorsements. The popularity of Editor Childers and the rush of endorsements and telegrams urging the delegation to take care of his interest, was a surprise to candidates who had spent much time in making a campaign. The Kansas man is strong with the western people because of the fact that he has never been a candidate for any position, and the further fact that he seems acceptable to all factions. A general howl has gone up from the District against the appointment of Dancy, and the President will be asked to reconsider his decision. Dancy is at present Collector of Customs at Wilmington, N. C., and it is said that his successor will be a white man. As is usually the case, both the principals in the fight and the race lose. Cheatham and Arnett are out in the cold, Dancy merely transferred, and another colored man removed to make a place for Crossland, the latter taking the place now held by W. L. O. Smith, in Liberia. The whole affair was unfortunate from a race standpoint and ought to be a good lesson for the future. Rumor has it that T. Thomas Fortune, the fearless editor of the New York Age, is to receive some substantial reward for long and faithful party service. This is indeed good news if true. must learn the stern lesson of worth—moral worth. They must learn to place honesty, integrity, frugality and self-sacrifice in front and "low ambitions" to the rear. President Reosevelt's Christmas Gift. President Roosevelt has just given to the Negroes of America two splendid Federal appointments as a Christmas gift. Not that these places have not been heretofore held by Negroes, but coming as they did should be regarded as the gracious remembrance of our president. Hon. John C. Dancy, of North Carolina, is torn from his position as collector of the port at Washington and placed in charge of the recorder of deeds office for the District of Columbia. Dr J. R. A. Crossland, of St. Joseph, Mo., is requested to leave his practice and practice before the court of Liberia, where he goes as minister resident. The two are happy appointments and are along the lines of fitness and character which the president has indicated must be possessed in a large measure by all applicants to be successful. John C. Dancy has been before the world for years and is one of the best known Negroes in America. Dr. Crossland is almost a new man in national affairs. He is one of the strong, sturdy, young men of the West. He is a prince of hustlers, and will carry to the exacting duties of his office the sterling honesty that has built him up in the hearts of the people of the West. Reduction of Southern Representation. In the interval of the holidays a special committee of the few Southern Republican representatives will spend some time considering the various bills now introduced in the national congress; having in view the reduction of the quota of Southern representation because of the disfranchisement of Negro voters. The bill causing most trouble is the one introduced by Congressman Crumpacker, of Indiana, during the last session. The Crumpacker bill provides that in states where the "grandfather clause" operates and Negroes are disfranchised by its operation, that representation in congress shall be reduced in proportion. The only hope for the Negro seems to be grin and bear it or go to or Africa. Paul Laurence Dunbar Tells About Negro Society at the National Capital. Many Ladies and Gentlemen of Culture. cliques differed strenuously. Finally, they separated into factions; one secured the armory, and, the other securing another large hall, each gave its party. And just because each tried to outdo the other, both were tremendous successes, though the visitors, who, like the dying man, had friends in both places, had to even up matters first with one and then the other, so that during the whole of that snowy March night there was a good-natured shifting of guests from one ballroom to the other. Sometimes the young man who happened to be on the reception committee at one place and the floor committee at the other got somewhat puzzled as to the boutonniere which was his insignia of office, and too often hapless ones found themselves standing in the midst of one association with the flower of the other like a badge upon his lapel. "Each faction had tried the other's mettle and the whole incident closed amicably. "Of course, there are some sets which could never come together here. And we are, in this, perhaps imitators; or is it the natural evolution of human impulse that there should be placed over against each other a smart set?—yes, a smart set, don't smile—and a severe high and mighty, intellectual set, one which takes itself with eminent seriousness and looks down on all the people who are not studying something, or graduating, or reading papers, or delivering lectures as frivolous. But somehow, in spite of this attitude toward them, the smart young and even the smart old people go on having dances, teas and card parties, and talking small talk, quite oblivious of the fact that they are under the ban. "But let no one think that this diversion has been able to shake from its popularity the dances. And how we dance and dance, summer and winter, upon all occasions, whenever and wherever we can. Even when, as this year, we have not been compelled by the inauguration of a President to give something 'socially official,' there is enough of this form of amusement to keep going the most earnest devotee." A tremendous effort is being made by the Topeka Commercial club and the Womens' Auxillary to let the world know that Kansas is chock full of industry. Last winter a few designing politicians saw fit to kill the great semi-centenial exposition when the bill was up before the legislature. This buried movement had in view the presentation of the unlimited resources of Kansas to the world. Thousands will come to Topeka January 20th and remain until the 30th. The few unselfish individuals who have the largeness of heart to rise up and sit down on the pin-headed political scamps who preferred a ride and perdiem to St. Louis to select a site, rather than vote for a magnificent display of the manufactured products of the greatest agricultural state in the union, are entitled to a large portion of our earnest prayers. Of course the Negro is not in this fight! You know he's never in it! He'll get a job keeping things clean, but he don't make up in the manufactured article. Topeka's Mid-winter Fair is a novel movement and will no doubt bring many thousands of visitors to see the most beautiful city in Kansas. The efforts of the Commercial Club should be loyally supported. long all lines is shown by the splendid article by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, appearing in the Saturday Evening Post, published by the Curtis Publishing company, of Philadelphia. Dunbar is especially well qualified to tell the story of social evolution at the National Capital. We have taken the liberty to publish liberal excerpts, and commend it to our many readers. "In spite of all the profound problems which the serious people of the world propound to us for solution, we must eventually come around to the idea that a good portion of humanity's time is taken up with enjoying itself. The wiser part of the world has calmly accepted the adage that "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," and has decided not to be dull. It seems to be the commonly accepted belief, though, that the colored people of the country have not fallen into this view of matters since emancipation, but have gone around being busy and looking serious. It may be heresy to say it, but it is not the truth. "The people who had the capacity for great and genuine enjoyment before emancipation have not suddenly grown into grave and reverend philosophers. There are some of us who believe that there are times in the life of a race when a dance is better than a convention, and a hearty laugh more effective than a Philippic. Indeed, as a race, we have never been a people to let the pleasures of the moment pass. Any one who believes that all of our time is taken up with dealing with knotty problems, or forever bearing around heavy missions, is doomed to disappointment. Even to many of those who think and feel most deeply the needs of their people is given the gift of joy without folly and gayety without frivolity. "Nowhere is this more clearly exemplified than in the social doings of the Negro in Washington, the city where this aspect of the colored man's life has reached its highest development. Here exists a society which is sufficient unto itself—a society which is satisfied with its own condition, and which is not asking for social intercourse with whites. Here are homes finely, beautifully and tastefully furnished. Here come together the flower of colored citizenship from all parts of the country. The breeziness of the West here meets the refinement of the East, the warmth and grace of the South, the culture and fine reserve of the North. Quite like all other people, the men who have made money come to the capital to spend it in those social diversions which are not open to them in the smaller and more provincial towns. With her sister city, Baltimore, just next door, the Negro in Washington forms and carries on a social life which no longer can be laughed at or caricatured under the name "Colored Sassiety." The term is still funny, but now it has lost its pertinence. \* \* \* "The very fact of our being so in the way of traffic has brought about some very amusing complications. For instance, and this is a family secret, do any of you uninitiated know that there were three inaugural balls? The whites could only afford one, but we, happy-go-lucky, pleasure-loving people, had to have two, and on the same night. There were people coming here from everywhere, and their friends in the city naturally wanted to show then certain courtesies, which was right and proper. But there are cliques, and more cliques, as everywhere else, and these NUMBER 52 * * * The Mid-winter Exposition. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaandealer Publishing Co., 314 E. 7th st. NICK CHILES - BUSINESS MANAGER . H. CHILDERS - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1 x months by mail.....75c three months by mail.....50c altered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class of matter. FRIDAY, DEC. 27, 1901. We take pleasure in thanking our many friends for their generous endorsements. The Senatorial fight in Kansas now seems to be between Hon. Charlie Curtis and Governor Stanley. Now that Colonel Metcalf has been appointed Pension Agent at Topeka, we hope the factional fighters in the party will go 'way back and sit down. The party needs a united front next year. President Roosevelt has, appointed Johu C. Dancy of North Carolina to the position of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia and sent Dr. J. R. A. Crossland of St. Joseph as Minister to Liberia. The selection of Dr. Crossland is complimentary to the West, and will afford general satisfaction. The doctor is eminently qualified for the position and will reflect credit on the colored people. THE PLAINDEALER congratulates the doctor. One of the latest applicants for the position of Recorder of Deeds of the District of Columbia is J. Hume Childers, of Kansas. He is one of the West's strongest and most competent young Negroes. As editor of the Topeka PLAINDEALER, one of the best Negro journals in the West, he has wielded a wide influence for good. He is one of the most prominent Masons in this section of the country. We believe that his appointment will give eminent satisfaction to the West. Personally we are deeply interested in seeing some competent western Negro given substantial recognition in the distribution of Federal patronage.—Omaha Enterprise. 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 Christlan 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. "Father Scott." It was the best laugh I had enjoyed for about a month. If I can only hear that expression in Heaven, more than happy will I be. I have a little granddaughter who often says to me, "Grandpa, excuse me." Will you please excuse me for again calling your attention to yours and my "Black Lambs?" They need our care and generosity every hour, and they are going to have what they need. This hour I am alive, and take this opportunity of thanking you for what you have done in the past and declaring that I have the utmost confidence that you will do more for the "Black Lambs" in the future than ever before. By faith I hear the rustling of dollar bills the coming few days in the Colored Orphanage. Brother Jenkins, do the best you know how with the money that the kind readers of the Witness are going to send you. There is a storm of goodness about to break over your head. Keep up your umbrella and don't get frightened because your prayers are being answered. Prompt, Clean White Work Ladies's and Gent's Woolen Garments laudried without shrinkage. CAPITAL HAND LAUNDRY 111 EAST THIRD ST. Telephone 790 and the wagon will call for your bundle. MUSICAL STUDIO Miss Hicks is teaching music and singing at her studio, 422 E. 4th st. Terms reasonable. Will teach at the homes if desired. It will pay you to see her before making terms. We are showing some prices on Trousers, Suits and Overcoats that put hand-me-downs in th shade. Come and see them. Reynolds & Childers, 207 West Seventh street. A SNAP 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. FREE IF YOU ASKFOR IT, DIAMOND "C" SOAP PREMIUM LIST. DIAMOND "C" SOAP IS AN HONEST SOAP AND WILL DO HONEST WORK. IT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME . . . . . . Complete catalogue showing over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving 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 salts by all Grocers. B. H. H. Hampton of this city has just completed a beautiful new residence which cost $700. The beautiful new structure is located on South Main street and is known as the Hampton Block. ATCHISON NEWS. Miss Ida Generals has returned from Kansas City for a few days vacation with her mother. Miss C. Prucilla Kerdorf met with a sad accident which resulted in death at Lincoln building Friday at a Christmas tree. The fatal mistake was having her dressed in loose cotton performing around a tree decorated with lighted candles. She was a bright and promising girl. The parents and relatives have the Plaindealer's deepest sympathy. Rev. Smothers preached an excellent funeral sermon. Mr. Gibbs, grand master of the Good Samaritians visited here from Topeka Thursday. Mrs. Julia Kelley lead the race in the grand rally at Shiloh Baptist church with Mrs. Kattle Creasy a close second. The rally netted over $200 and Rev. Vanlu is feeling very cheerful. Miss Willa Smith traveling agent of the Plaindealer showed her pleasant face to the subscribers here last week. Most of the people paid her nicely. She found only two kickers. Rev. Ransom presiding elder of the A. M. E. church, held quarterly meeting here Sunday. The Rev. looked as happy as ever. Will Shiloh buy a church? Is what the city is watching. Mr. Eugene Bell married Nannie Churchill Wednesday eve at Nonrovia, Kansas. This is a very worthy couple and everybody seems to wish them succes. Two more of our prominent women will marry soon. Now rubber, it's so. THE LEADING NEGRO JOURNAL OF THE WEST THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER M.-M. S. POULTRY FENCING. M.M.S. Thu, July 22, 1894. [Trade Mart] Fri, July 2, 1894. 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. 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STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTM tention of this department to giv ing, fitting them for the work of trial world. We are opinioned competition and labor unions an nothing will so aid the Negro child to compete with any in the labor. With such training no the future of his children or the COURSES, Architectural or M and Carpentry. Printing, both man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping and Stenography, Dressmaking FACULTY—The faculty is com- from Lincoln, Wilberforce, F Hampton: the best schools of t tained by our people. Followi Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon Lecturer in Philosophy and L 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, TOPKEA, KANSAS George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and eam Harness ...Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kan J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 32-636 Quincy Street. Topeka, Kas W. M. COLEMAN, M. D., SPECIALIST in diseases of women and children..... EMPORIA, - - KANSAS 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. PIANO AND ORGAN MINIATURES FREE TO EVERY PERSON mentioning this magazine we will send absolutely free set of Cornish Pan-American Exposition models of pianos and organs in miniature. This illustration is a reproduction of one. If you intend buying now or in the near future we will gladly send this embossed set to you. These miniatures have been produced at a great cost. They constitute the most expensive advertising matter ever used by us. They enable you to make a satisfactory selection of a piano or organ as to exact appearance and color in your own home. With the plates WE WILL SEND OUR NEW SOUVENIR CATALOGUE. It accurately represents all the latest styles in Cornish American organs and pianos. It is a work of art you will appreciate and it is yours for the asking. It fully explains our unique Cornish Plan of selling on ONE YEAR'S FREE TRIAL. This method has commended itself to Over a Quarter of a Million Satisfied Purchasers. WRITE FOR FULL INFORMATION. Address. CORNISH CO. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY. ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS. DEPARTMENTS prepare for the demands in our pul- loring or the work tools and giving a the same. using students for ing an opportunity of such in child- fishing an oppoort ist of fine arts— Mr. It is the in- tour our youth train- life in the indus- that in this day of all 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. Obsessed of graduates like, Tuskegee and the country main- is the faculty. B S D, Am. Pres. Logic. Charles S. Bowman, Tu- drawing and C structor in prie- force in prie- graphy; James tailoring; E. J. A. F. Moore of literature; S. Mrs. Lulu Cus- Morris, matro- lecturers on v Opportunity constantly lab- people under her hand to the sa- sting of power deserving are EXPENSES— month, $1; re- trance, $1. It is not nee- encouraged her strong substan- is not needed. School opened for entrance o Vernon. Quin latest complex regarding the tion or catalog WILLIE Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilberforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. OPPORTUNITIES—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. EXPENSES—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. T. Vernon. Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to WILLIAM T. VERNON NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT DEPOSE 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 300 NELSON MAIL Agents can make big money. THE KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT CHEN Authorized C Stock solicited by corn financial agent. Nelson's Straightline Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing out, removes dandruff, cures itching, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a long and beautiful head of hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightline to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightline does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and will not become rancid. Straightline is sold at all drug stores. Price. 25 cents a can (one month's treatment). If your druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will send it by mail, securely wrapped, on receipt of 30c. in stamps. Address, Authorized Capital $700,000 Stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and financial agent. Traveling the States of Colorado, Cansas, and the Five (5) Daily Passenger in each direction, between The Famous Ho Are reached ONLY by H.C. Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C.TOWNSEND, G.P.&T.A., ST. LOUIS, MO. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY NIPPS, Agent, TOPEKA, KAS. QUINDARO, KAS THE MOST PERFECT Hair Dressing EVER DISCOVERED. Guaranteed Perfectly Harmless, ELEGANTLY PERFUMED. Do not ruin your hair by using dangerous and worthless preparations when you can get this reliable remedy. Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a comfort. It is used and highly endorsed by the best country. We guarantee Straightine to be free, cannot injure the hair. Straightine does not and will not become rancid. Straightine is 25 cents a can (one month's treatment). It will get it for you, or we will send it by mail, 0c. in stamps. Address, MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Key. Write for terms. INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) MINUTE, KANSAS. Capital $700,000 arrespondence. General solicitor and J. S HALE Missouri Pacific Route SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, the Indian Territory. Logger Trains are run on this line between Kansas City and St. Louis Hot Springs The Chicago Cafe. HENRY COMPTON, Prop. E. 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 This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes skim or curly hair straight as shown above. Our hair pomade is safe from falling out or breaking off, cures dandruff and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over the holidays, it is the best hair pomade for harmless. Testimonials free on request. It was the first preparation ever sold by Omnimiz. Get the Original Origanized Ox Mowrow at the genius never fails to give you the best hair necessity for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of our hair pomade can straighten your own hair at home. Giving it superior and lasting quality is possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Build directions with a preparation equal to us. Build directions with a preparation equal to us. So 60 cents for one bottle or 1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois ...CHEAP... Excursion eaf 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. Topeka, Kas. BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "bests in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACF BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mutilated or very white skin. In forty-eight hours shade or will be darker. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out well. The skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, ran. liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. LOCAL AND PERSONAL The best place to buy drugs is at Lee's. Galtha A. Page left this morning for Kansas City. J. H. Childers spent Friday in Kansas City. Mrs. A. M. Ward is visiting friends in Kansas City. A. M. Thomas is spending the holidays in Kansas City. Dr. O. A. Taylor was in Leavenworth last week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Overr spent Wednesday in Leavenworth. Miss Jennie Roberts is visiting friends in Kansas City. Bud Ferguson of Manhattan is spending the holidays in our city. Miss Minnie Lewis of Kansas City is the guest of Miss Hattie Harper. Mrs. Davis left for her home Thursday. She is teaching in Delaware. Simon McCoy of the Great Eastern circus is visiting in the city. Mr. and Mrs. T. Talbert of Kansas City are visiting friends in the city. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 W. Eighth street. Miss Laura Young of Lawrence is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. L. Warner. Misses Willa Smith and Cora Bennett will attend the Oxford party in Kansas City Monday. Be sure and see the unknown drill corps at 618 Kansas avenue on New Years' eve. Robt. Bell of Kansas City is visiting in the city, the guest of his father, Thos. Bell. Miss Nellie Mason left Wednesday for Omaha to visit her sister, Mrs. Jas. Franklin. Mrs. L. Davis, who has been visiting in the city, left Thursday for her home in Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard of Omaha are visiting in the city, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Canon. Chas. Carney of Omaha spent a few days in the city the guest of relatives and friends. Frank Chiles returned home Tuesday from Chicago to visit friends and rrelatives. Mr. and Mrs. Pegg are the proud parents of a fine baby boy. Mother and son are doing nicely See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Isaac McCarroll, brother of Sim McCarroll, is visiting his brother this week. Mrs. R. Page of Salt Lake City, Utah, is visiting in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Page Sr. Miss Lillian Dickerson of Omaha is visiting in the city the guest of Mrs. Robt. Buckner. Miss Willa Smith returned home Tuesday after a month's absence in the interest of the Plaindealer. Mrs. W. G. Brook's entertained the following persons Christmas day at dinner: Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Williams, Mrs. Hicks and Mr. Wittie. Do not forget Cyrene Commandry's watch meeting at 6:18 Kansas avenue on December 31st. Music will be furnished by H. C. Brown's orchestra. For Nelson's Hair Straightener a harmless pomade for the hair, go to E. S. Lee's Drug Store, 111 Wes: Eighth street. Mr. Andrew Williams and little son and Mrs. E. Robinson of Kansas City spent Xmas in the city, the guest of their mother, Mrs. A. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Strodder of Ottawa and Mrs. N. T. Gamble of Lawrence are in the city the guests of Mrs. E. Ridley. Mr. T. M. Weddington, the plumber, returned from Salina where he completed a job of plumbing for the Catholic church. Rev. Helm was presented with a gold watch by the reception committee of the Bazaar at Shiloh Baptist church Christmas night. The Bazaar is quite a success. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jordon entertained Christmas morning at 10 o'clock breakfast, the meeting being a family reunion. Rev A. M. Ward and wife A man whispers to a woman. DEAFNESS OR I ARE NOW by our new invention. Only the HEAD NOISES CEASE F. A. WERMAN, OF Gentlemen:—Beneat entirely cured of deafness a full history of my case, to be used at your discretion. About five years ago my right ear began to my hearing in this ear entirely underwent a treatment for catarrh, for three ber of physicians, among others, the most eminent an operation could help me, and even then cease, but the hearing in the affected ear was. I then saw your advertisement accidentally ment. After I had used it only a few days access today, after five weeks, my hearing in the direct heartily and beg to remain. Very truly you. F. A. Our treatment does not interfere. Examination and advice free. YOU CAN CURE YOU INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, UNION LOCK PO For Poultry, Rabbits, All main strands are two wires twisted together. Palacred July 12, 1896 Stronger and closer spat Our Union Lock Hog, Field and Fence Gates, etc., guaranteed. Your dealer should handle prices. Catalogue free. UNION FENCE CO., D by our new invention. Only those born deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATELY. F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: Baltimore, Md., March 30, 1907. Gentlemen:—Being entirely erased of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you a full history of my case, to be used at your discretion. About five years ago my right ear began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my hearing in this ear entirely. I underwent a treatment for catarrh, for three months, without any success, consulted a number of other doctors, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, who told me that once an operation could help me, and even that only temporarily, that the head noses would then cease, but the hearing in the affected ear would be lost forever. I then saw your advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. After had used it only after the coming to your direction, the noses ceased, and today after five weeks' hearing in the diseased ear has been entirely restored. I thank you heartily and beg to return. F. A. WERMAN, 700 S Broadway, Baltimore, Md. Our treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation. Examination and YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME at nominal advice free. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CUNIC 506 LA SALUE FACE, CHICAGO, IL. UNION LOCK POULTRY FENCE For Poultry, Rabbits, Orchards, Gardens, etc. All main strands are two wires twisted together. UNION TRUE PARK Palmered July 12, 1899 and April 25, 1899. Pickets 3 in. apart. Cables 1½ in. apart at bottom. Stronger and closer spacing than any other make. Our Union Lock Hog, Field and Cattle Fence, Union Lawn Fence Gates, etc., guaranteed first class. Your dealer should handle this line—if not, write us for UNION FENCE CO., DE KALB, ILL., U. S. A. also dined with the family. Misses Cyrena Smith, Nelle Ellis, Lizzie Ridley, and May Merriweather, students of the State Normal, are spending the holidays in the city, the guests of their parents. Messrs. M. Freeman and Wm. Brown teachers of the Industrial School are spending the holidays in Kansas City. The Imperial Art club has issued invitations for their first reception to take place on January 1st at 420 Kansas avenue. The club ladies have issued one hundred and fifty invitations. Mr. Garey Henderson, father of Miss Hazen Henderson of St. Louis, returned home this week. His daughter has been quite sick. She is with deputy-sheriff Pasker and wife. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Lena Brodie to A. Patterson of Newton, Kansas. February 1, 1902, at the residence of her brother, F. A. Hibbitt. Mrs. Lucy Mason Davis was granted a divorce from her husband, F. F. Davis, a former druggist of this city, last week by his honor, Judge Hazen, also the custody of their boy and $300 alimony. Mrs. J. Bennett entertained Wednesday at dinner complimentary to her daughter, Bessie, it being her thirteenth birthday. The following dined: Misses Raynos Dyer, Eva Hawkins and Mable Bryant. Mrs. Harriet Galnes died last Friday at the home of her son, Mr. Morgan, in South Topeka after a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Saturday afternoon. Messrs. N. Sawyer, Fred Roundtree, Jas. Page, Mr. anad Mrs. J M. Wright, Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Taylor, Mrs. Robt. Buckner, and Misses Mary Jordan, Lillian Dickerson and Corinne Buckner left Thursday to attend the Inter-state in Kansas City, Kansas. The Ladies of the Golden Rod Club was very pleasantly entertained on last Friday from 5 to 7 p. m. by Misses Lulu and Kate Harris. A delightful time being spent by all, the club adjourned to meet Friday, December 27 afternoon with Miss Hester Hawkins, 416 Western avenue. The Dumas Club met with Mrs. Ewing Small Friday, December 20, 1901. After the routine of business a dainty lunch was served, Mrs. Tolibert was a visitor. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. P. Jones, 205 Kansas ave., Friday, December 27, 1901. The Oak Leaf Club met last Wednesday with Mrs. F. M. Ware. After an A! main strands are two twigs twisted together. USES OF HARD HEARING CURABLE those born deaf are incurable. SE IMMEDIATELY. BALTIMORE, SAYS: BALTIMORE, Md., March 30, 1901. I am thanks to your treatment, I will now give you reunion. sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost three months, without any success, consulted a num- ment car specialist of this city, who told me that it only temporarily, that the head noses would would be lost forever. In a New York paper, and ordered your treat- ing to your directions, the noses ceased, and good ear has been entirely restored. I thank you ours. WERMAN, 700 S Broadway, Baltimore, Md. I am with your usual occupation. OURSELF AT HOME at a nominal cost. 1596 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. OULTRY FENCE. Orchards, Gardens, etc. Pickets 3 in. apart, Cables 1¼ in. apart at bottom. and April 19, 1899. Racing than any other make. And Cattle Fence, Union Lawn used first class. Be this line—if not, write us for E KALB, ILL., U. S. A. Recognizing hair-straighten- of these are fra- honest statements the year 1871 o circumstance, n or purchase to o met with marke that time it was was claimed for member of the long and straight whenever a ge- number of people's goods, the market, off worthless, cause and scalp, and which are filled these let us sou be deceived by Hair Tonics, which is sold w we will forfeit it lately agree to hour of work a program was rendered. Mesdames A. M. Ward and Oscar Overr were elected members of the club. Mrs. R. H. Wade was a visitor and gave some very helpful remarks. A very dainty lunch was served and the club adojourned to meet next with Mrs. J. M. Wright. Beverly Anderson, father of Mrs. Biddie Manson, died on his farm in Menoken. He came to Kansas during the refugee days and accumulated some wealth. He leaves eleven children to mourn his loss. Mr. W. H. Tucker of Kansas City, Mo., will open a new dancing academy at 118 West 8th street, Thursday night, January 9, 1902, and every night thereafter. The latest instruction in dancing. Up-to-date in every particular. Prof. Foster, the pianist, will play for the season. Miss Bettie Jones Ed Johnson and James Wheeler of Great Bend, Kan. came down to attend the wedding of Miss Elrona Buchanan of this city to Iseral Tanucher of Great Bend, Kansas. Mrs. Mattie Landers, who for the past several years has been employed as cook at the county fall, died last Saturday afternoon after an illness of about three weeks. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist church, a good, conscientious Christian and leaves a mother and son to mourn the demise of a loving daughter and mother. Funeral services were conducted last Tuesday at Shiloh Baptist church by Rev. W. E. Helm. Interment in Topeka cemetery. Mrs. Ella Cowans and two sons left today for Fairfield, Tenn., to spend the winter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Singleton. Mrs. Nellie Mozel of Silver Lake will spend a month visiting friends and relatives in Fairfield, Tenn. Mr. John Anderson and son James left today for Edmon, Ok., and other points on an tight cr ten days hunting trip. Mrs. Felix, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. J. Young. Policeman Clarence Long is putting the finishing touch on the interior of the city jail. He is one of the busiest painters in the city. 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. BE NOT DECEIVED TO THE COLORED PEOPLE OF AMERICA. King of all Hair Tonics, " OZONO. " BEFORE. AFTER. TRADE-MARK. BEFORE. AFTER. Recognizing the fact that there are many SO-CALLED hair-growers and hair-straighteners now on the market, and knowing to a certainty that many of these are frauds pure and simple, we wish to make a straight-forward, honest statement to the colored race through this great paper. In the year 1871 our late secretary, Mrs. S. M. Moore, through a fortunate circumstance, acquired the receipt for OZONO. It was not offered for sale or purchase to any extent until 1875, when it was put upon the market and met with marked success. 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 cau-e the hair to grow long and straight, soft and fine, and as beautiful as an April morning. Now, whenever a genuine article appears upon the market there are always a number of people who imitate and make capital out of the merits of other people's goods. Seeing our marked success, numerous firms have entered the market, offering hair-growers and hair-straighteners, many of which are worthless, causing the hair to fall out and doing great damage to the hair and scalp, and the colored people are buying these spurious compounds, which are filled with animal fats, and do the hair more harm than good. To these let us sound a warning—be careful what you use on your hair. Do not be deceived by flaring advertisements and big words. Buy the King of all Hair Tonies. which is sold with an iron-clad guarantee to we will forfeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a p lately agree to forfeit $60.00 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 you head of all itching, worrying scalp disease 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 his life of the hair, and cause it to drop out. 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 fl 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 Dol 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 le younger. We will also include one package of our absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no s 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 Eczurf 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 Ozone 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 Ozone and one large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner, which makes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cures all skin diseases. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually removes small-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. We will also include one package of our celebrated Scapl Soap, which is absolutely CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap should ever Young Colored Gentlemen.. Edwin Ray Snyder, D GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEG The Salvation of the Edwin Ray Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. The Salvation of the 20th Century Negro Is In Business OUR "teaching by doing" things develop gent young man and woman for and for successfully conducting business selves, thus making self-reliant business wealth, influence and character Shorthand and "Touch" Type Bookkeeping and Business These include Penmanship, Rapid Arithmation, Commercial Law and Lectures on the completes either course. Very low rate instruction. School begins Sept. 10. ALBERT ROSS, INSTRUCTOR, Graduate of Vance School of Business and short WM. R. CARTER, PRINCIPAL, Graduate of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Inst The Topeka Industry 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 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. R. G. MARTIN. R. G. MARTIN Brokers- Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds, TOPEKA, KANSAS COMPANIES CHARTERED ANY IMERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESSF OUR FACILITIES FOR HA ABE Correspondencesolicited. R. Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds, and Investments. TOPEKA, KANSAS. COMPANIES CHARTERED IN ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES ANY MERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED. OUR FACILITIES FOR HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCELLED Correspondences solicited. R.G.MARTIN & CO 600 KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. Pickets 3 in. apart. Cables 1 1/4 in. apart at bottom. NOTICE. OZONO. hold with an iron-clad guarantee to do all that is claimed for ozeit $50.00. Now, we ask you a plain question—would you to forfeit $50.00 if you are dissatisfied with our preparation were not true to all we claim for them? We have advertisers tars under this guarantee, and we are glad to say that even Ozoon has been satisfied in every respect. people are to-day using our preparations, and every pur- kins Ozoon as the King of all Hair Tonics. Ozoon will po- ture out of Knotty, Kinky, Harsh, Curly, Refractory, Tear. It will make short, harsh hair long and straight. It will of all itching, worrying scalp diseases. Ich, Eczema, Dandru- can not live after Ozoon has been applied. It will stop you gout. It will restore gray hair to its natural color, make and soft. right here, let us make a statement. Many firms are adve- tive 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. Ozoon straightens with assistance. Nothing but Ozoon is necessary, and the hair forever. You can stop the use at any time. The good effec- ture in a day or two after the first application. price of Ozoon is 50c. a bottle—4 boxes do the work. We offer, which is good at any time: Cut out this coupon a losing with it the sum of One Dollar, and we will forward boxes of Ozoon and one large bottle of Electrical Skin kakes black skin bright, rough skin soft and pliant, and cuses. Also removes all facial imperfections, and actually pits. We will also include one fancy jar of our Electricite's great beautifier—removes wrinkles, moth patches, fecal blemishes; makes the old look young and the you- ll also include one package of our celebrated Scalp Soap, by CHEMICALLY PURE, and no soap but a pure soap sho 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, In Ray Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Salvation of the 20th Centur GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Mothers and Fathers, the Happiness of this Life Is in the Making of Your Sons and Daughters "teaching by doing" things develops and fits the intelligent young man and woman for high-salaried position successfully conducting business enterprises for the thus making self-reliant business men and women influence and character northand and "Touch" Typewriting Course bookkeeping and Business Practice Course Shorthand and "Touch" Typewriting Course Bookkeeping and Business Practice Course ALBERT ROSS, INSTRUCTOR, Graduate of Vance School of Business and shorthand, Colorado Springs, Colo. WM, R, CARTER, PRINCIPAL, Graduate of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. 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.B. 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 or Richmond, Va. We have thousands of testimonials we have not space to publish. Here is a sample of one: Boston Chemical Company: Dear Sirs,—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. Dear Sirs,—You are at liberty to stay used OZONO, and give it my most heart- fooled so often, it does me good to recomm- Here is another: Gentlemen,—After using OZONO a sh- that my hair is already straight and growi- A last word. OZONO is absolutely g- cause a beautiful and luxurious growth. you can use it to secure a glossy long "OZONO." Send us $1.00 at once, and t- day we receive your order. BOSTON 310 After using OZONO a short while only, I am glad to say lady straight and growing finely. MISS BESSIE POWERS, 383 Missouri street, Toledo, O. OZONO is absolutely guaranteed to straighten hair and and luxurious growth. If your hair is already straight, secure a glossy long growth. Buy only the genuine us $1.00 at once, and the goods will be sent the same 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. 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, 7A. I enclose you $1.00, for which please send at once the following goods: 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 worth 50c. 1 Bottle Electrical Sh (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 when you send your order. Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Food, worth 50c. 1 Package Hi-Odor, worth 50c. 1 Package Scalp Soap, worth 50c. Honse, No. City. State. nots like above, send $3.00. If you have a friend who has write her name on a piece of paper and pin to coupon or order. 4 Boxes of Ozono, worth $2.00. 1 Bottle Electrical Skin Refiner, 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. BUFFALO, N. Y., U. S. A. ...Manufacturers.... Fire and Burglar Proof VAULTS, LOCKS, ET Contracts to United States Gover FAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. ts to United States Government. 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 ohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Etc. Since 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 TOFFATEN No 26, meets 1st. and rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 906. North Kansas Avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Mills Anna Reynold, C. R. PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No. 77, meets 1st and third Wednesday afternoons of each oumb at a clock at 11:30 East slath street. Mrs. KERCHAVILL, H. P.; Mrs. S. A. Owens, C. R. MACHEDONIA TABERNACLE No. 93, U. K. T. Hallows N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and bursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. 1014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroea—Capital Stock $2,000. OFFICERS. D. W. White, Pres., Kansas City, Kans. J. G. Groves, Vice Pres., Edwardsville, Kans. M. P. Ewing, Lonng, Kans. W. M. Gamble, Treasurer, Kansas City, Kans. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. D. W. Hite, Kansas City, Kans. J. G. Groves, Edwardsville, Kans. W. M. Gambles, Kansas City, Kans. Frank Wilson, Kansas City, Kans. S. A. Rutherford, Kansas City, Kans. I. T. Bradley, Kansas City, Kans. C. W. Couragor, Kansas City, Kans. W. M. Gngly, Morris, Kans. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. S. A. Rutherford. Miss E. U., James. Frank Wilson OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. O. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Boston Chemical Company : FAMILY OF THE FAMILY OF THE 1014 West Fifth Street. Calls answered day and night. MAGGIE B. PROCTOR, Box 114, Fairfield, Texas. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office 404 Kansas Ave. over Wallace's DrugStore. TELEPHON 635. TOPEKA, KAR CAPITAL.... These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, cornfed Kansssas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE Chas. Wolff Ask your Grocer and Butcher for "Capital" Hans, no others "just as good. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Ralston The 5 Minute Breakfast Food. Purina Health Flour Makes "BRAIN BREAD." PURINA MILLS, St. Louis, MO. From Our Correspondents & Weekly Paragraphs we ‘WICHITA, KAN. Mr. J. E. Whitted of Chicago ig vis- iting his parents in the city. Miss B. O. Miller of Kansas City 1s visiting her brother, Editor W. N, Mil- ler. The funeral services of Mrs. W. C. Neely were held at the A. M. E. church Sunday of last week. The deceased leaves a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss An entertainment was given at Peer- less hall Wednesday evening. Mrs. Drake, who has been visiting In the city, has returned to her home in Des Moines, Ia. Mr. Caultis Evans of Kangas City, Kan, and Mise Bessie Jones were mar- ried at the A. M. E. church Wednes- day evening. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. A. U. Terrill. After the ceremony they received congratu- Yatlons from a large number of their friends who were present to witness the affair. The happy couple left for Kansas City at 10 o'clock, where they will make their future home. Misc Jones is the daughter of the late Dan Jones. one of the pioneers of Wichita, and a sister of Captain S. W. Jones, She was prominent in society circles and popular with all. Mr. Evans fs an industrious and energetic young man, and they both start out in life with the best wishes for future prosperity and happiness, Last Thursday evening, December 19, at § o'clock, Miss Corinne M. Walthall was very quietly married to Rev. J. H. Jones of Ottumwa, ja, Rev, J. R. Ritchie officiating. As Mrs. Ella Stock- ton played the wedding march little Mattie Payne, a sister of the bride, parted a chain of smilax tled with white satin ribbon. the bridal party took their places back of it. The bride was attended by Miss Gertrude’ Solo- mon of Topeka, who acted as brides- maid. The bride was uttired in white Parisian lawn trimmed im lace and in- sertion, and the skirt had a demi-train. She carried bridal roses. The parlor was lighted with pink and white candles. About twenty-five Buests were present. Rev, and Mrs. Jones were the recipients of “many handsome and useful presents. The bride's going away gown was a brown serge, trimmed in pale blue silk and cream colored applique with hat to match, She was a graduate of the Hiawatha high school and has a very sweet, amlable and prepossessing dis- position. Rev. J. H. is a pastor of the only colored Baptist church tn Ottum- wa, Ia, They left Friday morning at 5:20 for their future home in Ottum- wa. Her many friends wish her a long. happy and prosperous life. CAMDEN, MISSOURI. Rey. J. M. Rivers held his quarterly meeting here last Sunday. “ Mrs. Roda Ring has left or Denver, Colo. where she will make her future home, 7 Mrs. Maymie McGill kas gone to Quincy, WL Rey. Kuykendall has closed his meet- ing. but we had a glorious time. Mr. Arra Tarwaters, who has been to see his sister In Lawrence, Kan., has returned home. Also Mr. M. L. Tarwaters is making quick trips to Missouri City. What the reason Is we do not know Camden will soon have a young band. MANHATTAN, KAN. Misses Pearl Stephens and Jennie Howell graduated from the M. H. S Friday evening, December 20, at Ware- ham’s opera house, We trust that the young ladies’ education will prove of great value to them and aid them in conquering life's battles. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Hickman re. turned from Topeka. They report a de- \uiontful time. ‘Wtrer. C. S. Gordon, pastor of Mt. Zior Baptist church, and nev. H. A. Brooks Pastor of the A. M. E. church, contem. ab Deiat sssuniiege, xSnes JONES—WALTHALL Plate exchanging pulpits Sunday. Rev. Gordo will preach to Rew. Brook's congregation and Rev. Brooks will preach to Rev. Gordon’s congregation: Rev. R. P. Banks of Junction City expects to make'his headquarters here at Mr. and Mra, F. Crulse’s, and will travel as an evangelist preacher after New Years. Owing to the illness of Rev. Jas, A. Wright Sunday, Rev. KH. W. Watson preached at the 2nd Baptist church Sunday night, and a very able sermon was delivered. The 2nd Baptist church Sunday School contemplate having a Christmas Fireplace Tuesday evening, also a short program will be rendered under the directions of the Superintedent, Mics Jennie Williams. Confectionarlés will be served after the program. Mt. Zion church will havea Christ- mas tree Tuesday evening, December 24, also supper will be served. Ad- mission 15 cents single, and 25 cents a couple. C. S. Gordon, Pastor. The A. M. E. church will have a Christmas tree Christmas eve night; and on Xmas night ne expects to have a supper and also a short program. Admission 15 cents single, and 25 cents a couple, The M. E. church expects to have a Christmas tree Tuesday evening, December 24, 1901. Miss Cora Moore who has been here visiting her cousin, Mrs. Cavens, re- turned to Alma Monday, ABILENE, KANSAS. The Scicnerona Literary society will give a concert at the Armory hall the 26th, Thursday evening. Mr. E. Williams ts having a nice building put up on his 7 acre lot. Late- ly being blessed with a fine boy it is necessary for him to expand. There will be a paper read at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening on the progress of the Black man The Sunday School superintendent and teachers are trying to make it pleasant for the children. __ As the days pass and the trains come and go they remind us that Christmas Is near, Miss Fannie Tols is home from her schoo] out west. She likes her school. Miss Fanale is ably qualified to fill the : ). H Greex, Manager, Electric Lights Mrs. Gentxt pt Ports, Prop. Steam Heat * s The: Hotel Imperial, 307 Faux St., St. Josrrx, Mo. Furst-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 BE, 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 his petition, on or before the 2ist day of January, 1902, or sald petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered according 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 said County and State, according to the reapective 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 parties, according to their respective rights, and for such other relief as equity may require. W. I. JAMISON, Attorney for Plaintiff. JOHN A. BOOTH. Attest: A. M. CALLAHAN, Clerk of the District Court. Geo. M, Hammel | Merchant | Bailorstz STRICTLY HIGH ART TAILORING : 509 Kansas Ave Topeka Heri - a Rey. Chism left for his home Satur day to spend the holidays with bi: family. Rev. R. Cox preached a noble sermo! Sunday evening. = EEE ER a lo A I I SEE LY EE, EES SHEE Se ert er te ttteetetr oF q+... cs] et teee : $ “Ue. THE PLAINDEALER for i Give a cash yearly sub | 2 this year hag begun e “ scriptlon—Get the benefi sérles of features, ‘ . j of them. Herre et oe ettetets : . sot so on ‘ oi ' £? oan . . . se ‘ ay e to ae Hy et . a ’ “ : 3 age ek pee en Eee € ™ . a eee ares wf el 3 5 3 2 j= Watts... ; ; Bao8 i He You to be good, es You to live a good Christian, . A You to quit wagging a gossip’s tongue, You to etand by your friends, " : Fea to “turn down ” your enemies, FA 3 You to be industrious, i] a You to work hard, i F You to save your money, and, finally, Ey [ ANUS : i ‘ poaen : fa You to pay usa yearly subscription, not i i with your mouth, but with your pocketbook. is F Our : . ; oases F : : p ‘ Will please not send the names of any more . “subscribers” to this paper unless they > send a money order vith each name. We ~ don’t want mouth subscribers that talk a : yin Wee eotunes: Bie Re LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The Baptist church forum had a very Interesting program iast Sunday even ing. Mr. Sherman Harvey gave a ver interesting and striging talk, on th | subject of, “What Inuucements Have to Become a Christian.” It was a tall that stirred the hearts of every Chris tlan in the audience; putting them al to thinking and examining their Ilves to see If they have lived just the righ Christian to inauce anyone to come t Christ, Mr. Joseph Bowers and Miss Lent Hultz were united in marriage las ‘Wednesday evening at the residence o the bride’s parents, about three mile: north of the city. Quite a number o intimate friends of the family wer Present and quite a number of present: were received, Miss Sadie Stone of Atchison, 1s ir the elty, the guest of ner mother. Mr. Huston, o fKentucky, a new stu dent of Kansas University is quite "th: card” among the young ladies, Quite a number of delegates attende: the Inter-state In nansas City thi week. Mrs. Gertie White, who bas been 1, the city the guest of her mother, Mr* Libbie Copeland for the past tw months, will return to her home Genesseo, Ill, Saturday next. NORTH TOPEKA. Mrs. Ida M. Jordon wilt leave fo Atchison December 26, for a delegat for Mary’s temple No. 7, true elever which will convene two days. The Twelve Star club will meet th first Wednesday in January with Mrs E.C. Stoner. Ida M. Jordan. The Buelah Mission Club, the Twelv. Star club and the Benjamin club pres ent to their worthy pastor, Rev. H. W Whitte, a fine overcoat for Christmas $22.50 Buelah club, $10 Mrs. M. D Jones, president, Twelve Star club, $1¢ Mrs. Ida M, Jordan, Pres., Benjami club, $2.50, Mrs, Cornelia Beach, Prés Roze Bud club No. 3, of St. Mark: A. M. E. church turn to the churcl $38.10 in the rally. Mrs. Kester Cor- nish, Pres., Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, report- er of club, Rose Pud club No, 3 has put in elght dollars worth of eamps in the church. STERLING, KANSAS. The Plaindealer is a very good paper. T wish more of our citizens would read it. Mrs. D. H. Gill of Jetmore, Kan., Is spending her holidays with her daught- ers, Miss Emma and Mra. Mary Kern. Mra. Barnett and son Clifton have been on the sick list but are improving. Miss Pearl Edwards of Little River is visiting relatives here. Stanton James of Sterling and Joe Williams of Hutchinson left for Wich- ita for the purpose of solning the army. Mra. J. W. Wisher and Mrs. Pearl Kiowa left for Kansas City where they expect to make their future home. { The dance given at Mr, S. L, Man- uels’ on Rriday night was quite a suc- cess; every one enjoyed a good time. A dear little boy came to gladden the home of G. W. Boydstone and mother and child are doing very nice- ly. LITERARY NOTES. The program rendered on last week was quite successful. The question for debate was: Re- solved, That war causes more trouble than whisky. It was won in favor o. the affirmative, : so » to - PLAINDEALER. : ’ . 1 i . f : i | flee Heeeeeetee eet teeta eee? COP eteEESEEETOEeHetH EER eEy : sass : © Fie “E ¢ THE PLAINDEALER for? - , ¢ Give a cash yearly sub- lt t this year has begun a = scription-Get the benefit '€ : serles of features. : , : of them. . : SPH Ferri etep ee} SASSI SSE GIS I PEI NEVADA, MISSOURI. Miss Anna O. Hamby delivered 2 grand lecture te the ladies at the A M. E. church last Sunday at 4 p.m Subject, “Save the Girls” It was wel) attended and highly appreciated as it was home talent and we may well be proud of Miss Hamby. Rey. L. N. Smith, pastor of St, Paul Baptist church departed this life Sat- urday, December 7, at 11:15 a. m. at his home, Lamor, Mo. He leaves a wife, three children and a hoast ot friends to mourn his departure. But it ts ours to say blessed is he who dieth in the Lord for he shan rest from his labor and his works shall follow kim and we are sure that angels have rested him behind a horizon of noble deeds where he shall sleep, but not forever. The members of St. Paul Baptist church are indeed berieved and are‘sadly moaning the loss of our be- loved pastor, L. N, Smith, but we feel that our loss is Heaven's gain. Rev. Smith we are glad to say proved to be a Christian’ gentleman’ and lived be- yond reproach and his, pathway was slways apparently sOWE, With flowers. Cee ke ew Ew a thaw. Ow it, us tata - OF DP as. See ai Se ame Seasmmat's Gniey 5 o tS