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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. That Lowman Hill School Colored People to Be Forced to School Their Children in a Building Located in an Unhealthy Place. THE PASSING OF COLONEL HVGHES VOLUME IV. Little over a year ago, the Lowman Hill School, located at the corner of Brooks street and Munson ave., was burned. The origin of the fire is still shrouded in mystery, but subsequent events have served to strengthen the suspicion in the minds of the Negroes, that the building was burned to provide grounds for a separation of the white and colored children. It became necessary for the Board of Education, and the Superintendent of schools, to provide school facilities for the children. The Board of Education secured the building known as Campbell Court for the smaller children, and distributed the advanced pupils in Polk, Buchanan and Clay schools. On the morning that the school was opened in Campbell Court the colored children were turned away, and were ordered by the teacher to go to Buchanan school. Messrs. Clarence Long, Albert Bass, and others objected to this treatment of primary scholars, and at the suggestion of Superintendent Davidson, they secured a room in the home of J. M. Johnson for the children, and Mrs. M. E. Langston was sent out to teach. The arrangements were made with the distinct understanding, and positive assuranae of the Superintendent of Instruction and Geo. W. Dailey, the member of the Board of Education, that when the new building was completed the colored children should attend school there. Just about this time, a petition was circulated by Thomas Davis, (remarkable for his great piety) asking of the Board of Education to separate the white and colored children. The petition was presented to the Board. As soon as it became known among the colored people that such petition had been presented, Mr. George W. Dailey, their representative on the board, was asked what action the board would take in the matter. Mr Dailey stated emphatically that the Board would pigeon-hole the petition and the colored children would go on to the new school as soon as it was completed. THI. PLAINDEALER is always right. We said in the columns of our paper last spring that Albert Parker would be elected mayor of Topeka. The people who championed the cause of Col. Hughes did so in a selfish and bigoted way. They abused those who opposed them in the primaries and supported Mr. Warner, calling them vile and scurrilous names. Naming themselves the Law and Order League, they insisted that they were the followers of the Savior, while those who followed Warner were the angels of the Devil. Notwithstanding the primary was called by the Republicans, for Republicans to select their choice to oppose the Democrats, these immaculates overturned the will of the party by voting Third Party Prohibs, Democrats and children, thereby overthrowing the business interests of Topeka. When, in order to test the will of the honest voters of the Republican party, Mr. Albert Parker, a business man, was nominated for mayor, by citizens and Republicans alike, this Third Party, which had invaded the sanctum of our party with its cloven hoof continued to heap abuse and vilification on the supporters of Mr. Parker until the people became disgusted and strongly supported the Citizen Ticket. After the ballots were counted and Mr. Parker was known to be He was repeatedly called upon in reference to this matter, with invariably the same reply. When the matter of moving the Douglas school was up before the Board, Mr. Dailey persisted in making the same statement. The people had great faith in the honesty and integrity of Mr. Dailey. When the culored people learned definitely that the Board of Education had determined to separate the schools and to move the dilapidated structure known as the Dougla school out to Lowman Hill and place it on the old site, they felt indignant, and at once sent their representative before the board to protest against such unjust discrimination. In discussion the matter of a site for the new building, Mr. Dailey had stated to Albert Bass and others that the site was unhealthy and not centrally located. The colored people felt that if the old site was unhealthy for white children, it was doubly so for Negroes. They justly felt that if the old site was not centrally located for the white children, likewise it was not for the Negroes, since, but a single Negro family lived south of Eleventh street and the old site is right in the midst of a white settlement. Behind all is the sublime duplicity of Mr. Dailey. Had he dealt honestly and fairly with the Negroes of the Sixth ward there would have been no occasion for the trouble. When questioned by a representative of THE PLAINDEALER, he remarked that "There are times when people must be content with what they can get." Mr. Dailey in his subterranean manner has succeeded in deceiving the Negroes and it remains to be seen what the Negroes will do. The Negroes declare that they will not send their children to the Douglas school. All the patrons have signed an agreement to that effect and propose to stick to it. It might be well to state here that the colored residents of Lowman Hill are among the best in Topeka. There are few if any Negroes living in Lowman Hill who are not property owners and taxpayers, and they will stand together for what is right. elected, by some mysterious hook or crook this Third Party of Honesty inverted the figures and had Colonel Hughes seated as mayor. The case was taken to the courts, and after 8 months of waiting the Supreme court declared Mr. Parker was duly elected by a majority of seventeen, and last Saturday afternoon he took the oath of office. Colonel Hughes would have done well had he used more of the dignity that is in keeping with the mayor's office. He assumed too much responsibility upon himself. He tried to please too many people who wanted the same thing Personally, he was too officious. Peace be to his name. He might have made a great man had he trained with the right crowd, but he wasled astray like Poor Dog Tray. Probably he has seen the error of his ways; but if so it is too late. The processlon has passed, he failed to join in, and thus ends the political career that promised a bright future. The command of regiments, the blowing of trumpets and the prancing of steeds will probably be all that this gallant Sir can expect from the people of this state. Let us sound boots and saddles.—Manager The Lord moves in mysterious ways his wonders to perform, he plants his foot upon the wave and rides upon the storm. The great political battle is at last settled. The time which was to TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 17, 1902. *PASSING COMMENT* ariven has ariven, and the decision in the Topea mayoralty case was at last handed down by the supreme court last Saturday morning, and the standard bearer of the (People) Albert Parker, better known among his friends as Red Wilke, is the winner. And he has taken away from the field of battle as much honor and glory as any one man in Topea could well carry. This exciting contest was the direct result of the Nation crusade inaugurated here last spring. The Law and Order League selected from its ranks men who were standing and avowed candidates for office and stamped their trademark square on their forehead. Albert Parker, a democrat, was nominated at a mass meeting on March 2. It was called a democratic mass meeting, but it was in reality a meeting of all political parties. The republicans who were opposed to prohibition and those who had become disgusted with the hatchet and shotgun brigade in their treasonable attempt to control this staggering young republic, gave the nominee of the people's mass meeting their active support, and the campaign that followed was the most furious political battle that was ever fought in Topea. This big fight was made on Mr. Hughes, not from any objections to him personally, but because it was thought his nomination had been dictated by an element offensive and disgraceful to Topea citizenship. The most hopeless and God forsaken people in this town are those who not, in a missionary spirit but with the idea of sordid gain, have gone into political life. I pray for the poor forsaken tramp on the rockpile. Someone loved him once, and I think he may be converted to God, but I never have any faith to pray for a politician. I suppose God could convert him, but I don't know of any case. Some people have said how is it that you support Mr. Parker when he is a democrat? I will tell you. I believe in giving to every other human being the same right that I claim for myself, and so does he. He believes in an absolute divorce between church and state and so do I. He believes that very religion should rest upon its morality, upon its sunsion, upon its goodness, upon its charity and that love and Christianity should never appeal to the hatchet and shotgun. We disagree in politics but in caring that every man and woman in this country has rights that every other man and every other woman is bound by law to respect in that we do agree. From the first step of legal contention in this case I was fully satisfied as to the decision of the supreme court, for the points had been ruled our way in other states, and the objections were so highly technical and the intention of the voters being so clearly apparent that his own blunders put fraudulent intent out of the question. Mr. Parker has studied and discussed all the great questions that affect the prosperity and well-being of this city, and intellectually, morally, in gentleness instinct and manners, in nobility and persistence of purpose, in devotion to an excellent mission and in success of achievement he is the peer of the fact of his political recognition. In my judgment there is not a man in this country better fitted for mayor of this city than Albert Parker. Respectfully, W.R. KHYKENDALL. V. K. RUTRENDALL 1005 Kansas avenue. An amusing story is told, of an erstwhile prominent Negro quasi-doctor, who was hurriedly summoned to attend a sick child. On arriving and inquiring into the case, the "q·d" was much purtured to find that he was up against a case of "fits." Not being "up" in the treatment of fits, and having a profound knowledge of the proper method of disposing of spasms, the owlish "q·d" very gravely asked if there was any one present who could throw that child into spasms, if so, he could cure it. The attitude of the Kansas City Rising Sun towards the Missouri State.Teachers Association, because the Association preferred the Omaha Enterprise as its official organ, makes one smile audibly and think of the owlish proclivities of the Negro "q·d." A Split in the State Library. Last week Hon. J. E. Latimer, assistant librarian, took charge of his paper, The Pleasanton Herald and announced that hence forth the "old sheet" would espouse the cause of Republicanism, and strange to relate, Mrs. Anna L. Diggs, librarian, declared in her Farmers' Advocate that it would be the future champion of Democracy, and advised all the bewildered Pops to fall in and thus assist the "great common people" in redeeming the country from the clutches of the "money changers." For over twenty-one years The Herald, along with The Ottawa Journal and Junction City Tribune has championed the cause of reform from Greenbackism down to the "day-boo" of Jerry Simpson, John W. Leedy and other distinguished (1) reformers upon the stage IN POLITICS City politics opens with Mr. W. F. Webber, the popular business man and grocer of the Fourth ward, announcing his candidacy for re-election. Mr. Webber has made one of the most progressive members of the Council. He has ably served his W F. WEBBER. constituency and is deserving of re-election. He is a member of the most important committees in the council, he works at all times for the upbuilding of Topeka, and he will be returned to the council by an overwhelming majority. Harry J. Bone was relieved from duty as assistant United States Attorney on the first of January and returned to his home in Ashland, Kansas. Mr. Bone, during his service in the United States court, made many friends, who have insisted that he should seek the Republican nomination for Attorney General. Mr. Bone is well equipped for the place. He is a lawyer of ability and a mixer. He has consented to run, and if you find your hand grasped by a tall, carroty haired individual, with a twinkle in his steel blue eyes, it's Harry J. Bone, candidate for Attorney General for the state of Kansas, and he's all right. The political cauldron is beginning to simmer. Already candidates for various offices are breaking out. Kansas is a Republican state, and the probability of party success this year is good despite the various factions. In the city, unusual interest is bein; given to politics for this time in the year. The decision of the Supreme Court in the Hughes-Parker Mayoralty case will serve to align the liberal elements of both parties against the ultra-prohibitionists. This fight will cut some congealed moisture in the canvass for offices of all kinds from sheriff to pound master. of political activity. The Journal and Tribune enlisted in the Republican ranks some time ago, and now that The Herald has wandered into the fold, the last of the "old guard" will be received with open arms. An attacke of this paper has known Mr. Latimer since infancy and learned the printer's trade in that office. Although a Republican, he always found Latimer to be a broad, liberal minded gentleman—one who respected every man for standing up for an honest conviction. Our four years acquaintance and business relation with Mr. Latimer convinces us that the change is honest and sincere. He has no ax to grind nor enemies to punish, and will affirm the cause of Republicanism as strongly as he opposed it. Thus they are seeing the error of their way and taking up the cause that stands for justice and humanity. Mr. Latimer has a host of Republican friends in Topeka who will receive the news with a whoop. THE PLAINDEALER extends the right hand of fellowship to our newly converted friend and believes the addition to be one of strength. Village Improvement Societies a distinguished Roman Catholic priest who had spent many years, laboring among the Negroes of the South, in reply to a request for his views on the race problem, said, "It is not surprising that no white man has the confidence of the Negro. Why, I have worked among them for years, and yet a young Negro who comes fresh into this Seminary will know more about the colored people whom I come in contact with than I am able to find out in a life The fight in state politics this year will be interesting and very warm. It will bring out an automobile scramble for nominations for all places as well as governor. As yet, no Negro has offered himself a living sacrifice for racial recognition on the state ticket, and the probabilities are that the race has sinned away its days of grace. With the multitude of "good fellows" and "favorite sons" getting themselves groomed for the 1902 political goas-you-please it might be possible that another political accident, "a la McCabe, 1882-6," would happen. Well, the chances are the Negro is scart to go into the game because of the cursed habit Negroes have of knocking on the other fellow because he's not next to the push. Hon R. B. Welch, one of Topeka's best attorneys, will be a candidate for justice of the Supreme court. Mr. Welch is well and favorably known throughout the state and nation. He will make a strong fight for the place. He was for four years county attorney and was one of the men to stand by the Douglas House during the Populist unpleasantness. Councilman S. C. Miller of the First ward, announces his candidacy for re election to a second term. There is an established rule of a party as well as the people to give a faithful officer the second term, to which he is justly entitled. He is doing more to improve his ward than any previous councilman. He succeeded in getting twelve additional electric lights located on that side of the river, and has a resolution pending before the council to open up most of the streets in that ward. This proposition alone is enough to retain him in the council to look after it. To sewers and pavements, he gave his individual attention to see that his constituents got value received. He treated the colored people fair in divisions of public work on the streets of his ward and also succeeded in having a lamp placed in front of the B street Baptist church, a thing needed for years. Councilman Miller is a good man, and is engaged as traveling salesman for the Page nills, which position he has held for nine years. He is chairman of the ways and means committee, claims and accounts, and also the police committee. These are the most important committees in the council and they require a man of more than ordinary ability. The voters of his ward and the city are pleased with him. time." This states a fact that is only too true. Very few white men are able to absolutely gain the confidence of the Negro. In all conferences there is a mental reservation on the part of the Negro, due to a well grounded distrust of the purposes of the white man. No white man in Kansas has succeeded in ingratiating himself more thoroughly into the confidence and respect of the Negro than the Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, who, in the inauguration of "The Village improvement society" in that section of our city known as Tennesseeetown, has, unselfishly, done so much, not only for the Negro, but for the community. The success of this movement commends itself to our people in all parts of the city. In the development of the true theory of this society will come the restoration of selfrespect and confidence in each other, two elements of character not developed through the beneficent influences of American slavery. That the influence of the Village Improvement Society will grow and spread to other localities, all will admit. The suggestion that such an organization be formed in the Loman Hil district is meeting with general favor. In this district are nearly seventy-five Negro families, the large majority of whom are property owners, and are deeply interested in beautifying their home and promoting interest in racial development. Band of Visitors. Washington An Interesting Letter About the Real City. The News at Washington Paul Brey Writes an Interesting Letter About the Doings of the Capital City. If reports are true every congressional district in the state has a candidate for a federal appointment and some have several. Each congressman will be expected to, and very naturally will urge the appointment of the man from his district. Under such circumstances not one of them would succeed. Let the leadnig colored men get together, hold a conference, decide on one man and give that man their united support. If they will do this the chances for landing one in some good position ought to be very good just now. It will no doubt be grag tifyinto the friends of Miss Lula Childers, sister of Editor Childers of THE PLAINDEÄLER, to learn that her appearance in Washington, last week, in a lecture recital by Miss Harriet A. Gibbs, Director of Music in the Public schools, before Bethel Literary and Historical Association, was a success. Miss Childers has a splendid voice. She was on the program for three numbers and received a hearty encore at the close of each number. Miss Childers is a graduate of Oberlin College Consesvatory of Music and is regarded as one of the best pupils ever sent out. She is engaged in teaching music in Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee. She taught for several years at Ulrichsville, Ohio, and Marshall, Tex. Miss Harriet Gibbs is a musician of rare ability and her interpretation of this art was pleasing to a large and critical audience, Mr. Clarence White always pleases, the Washington people. Kansas Congressmen and Senators will be in Topeka to attend the Kansas Day Banquet, January 29th. BRAY. 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. E ILLUSTRATION AN IMPRESSIVE ILLUSTRATION AN IMPRESSIVE ILLUSTRATION ially direct sense they had to begin life at the bottom round of the ladder. Necessarily they met many obstructions and discouragements, but they have overcome the most of them, and at the present moment much property in many parts of the south is owned by the black men. They have educated themselves and acquired a position of respect in the community. There is still a chance for improvement in their condition, but the indications are that they will continue to intelligently rise to the level of their opportunities all over the South as well as in the rest of the country. Leading magazines and students are closely watching the results of the 1900 census, now nearing completion. Especial attention is being given to an analysis of the race problem as seen in the tabulated reports of the census bureau. In this will be shown the migrations, the fluctuations of population, births and deaths, literates and illiterates, in fact, these tables will be an epitome of the progress of the race. From these tables will come the arguments for and against the disfranchisement of the Negro in the South, and the further restrictions of his privileges throughout the land. Thus far the reports indicate a healthy increase in Negro population, with a relative decrease in the death rate and an increase in the length of life. The decrease in the death rate is due to the growing intelligence and knowledge of hygiene and proper home sanitation. The weakly, puny Negro child is giving place to a robust, healthy child, capable of the highest possible development. Work for race improvement, to be really and lastingly profitable, must be among the children. The Negro is rising in spite of the ostracism and opposition met with on every side. In his efforts to secure federal patronage for his constituents Congressman Curt's does not forget the colored voters in his district and elsewhere in the state. Looking over the record we find that until the opening of the Census Bureau, here, Mr. Curtis was the only member of the Kansas delegation who had recognized the colored voters of his state by appointing them to positions in the Departments at Washington. There are at present only eight colored men holding government positions, outside of the classified service, whose appointments are credited to the Kansas delegation. Six of these were appointed several years ago by Congressnan Curtis, the other two were recently appointed in the Census, one by Congressman Bowersock and one by Judge Calderhead. Mr. Curtis is now urging the appointment of Rev. W. L. Grant of Topeka to a Chaplaincy in the regular army and he has hopes of success. That he has done more for the colored voters of his state than all the rest of the delegation, is a well known fact; than in him the race has no better friend in Kansas, cannot be denied. His record speaks for itself. It is as unreasonable as it is impossible for him to secure a position for every man in the state who applies. If the colored voters are anxious for presidential appointments, they must unite on one man and urge the entire delegation to support that man. That was the secret of Dr. Crossland's success. The colored vote in Kansas was an important factor in swinging the state back into the Republican column in the last election and it will be equally as important in the next, but they will never be in the "hunt" for a federal job, for one of their number, unless they get together. It will be a waste of paper and postage for one to write the Senators or the representative from his district, to file an application with the President. An impressive illustration of the progress which has been made by the Negro race in the South since 1865 is furnished by the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition in Charleston, January 1, was observed as Emancipation Day at the exposition, and several thousand colored people from Charleston and adjoining towns passed part of the day on the grounds. The Charleston News and Courier says that "a more well behaved, orderly and prosperous looking assemblage of colored people would not be possible in any Southern community." The Negro exhibit is one of the most interesting features of the Charleston exposition. Every intelligent visitor is agreeably surprised by it. There are nine bureaus in the display, all of which are under the general direction of Booker T. Washington and a corps of Negro assistants. The exhibit covers agriculture, forestry, horticulture, manufacture, mechanics, engineering, architecture and literature, and in all of these departments there are many subdivisions. The display shows that the colored man of the South has made a place for himself in all the great activities. In many of them he holds a high rank. Everybody who visits Charleston ought to give special attention to the Negro exhibit at the exposition. Marvelous progress has been made by the black men of the South since the civil war. The 4,000,000 persons who were emanipated by Lincoln's proclamation of 1863 and by the thirteenth amendment of 1865 were children in intelligence and in their position with regard to the rest of the the community. They had no worldly possessions of any sort except the clothing which they wore at the time of their manumission. In a particu- NUMBER 3. A SNAP IN GARDEN LAND. 1 They are Studying the Race. I rOk f . CK. ————— ——————————————————————————ooooeeeaeo®a=ane»seee nnn VOLUME IV. TOPEXA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 17, 1902. NUMBER 3. a — +r ee ae = aa. wee eee ZR Be Vee... TE...¢.3... STN H.....0 4. Te. 64.. Bey: O.... Oe oe That Lowman Hill School Colored People to Be Forced to School Their Children in 0 Building Located in an Unhealthy Place. THE PASSING OF COLONEL HUGHES Little over a year ago, the Lowman Hill School, located at the corner of Brooks street and Munson ave., was burned. The origin of the fire is still shrouded in mystery. but subsequent events have served to strengthen the suspicion in the minds of the Negroes, that the building was burned to provide grounds for a separation of the white and colored children. Tt became necessary for the Board of Education, and the Superintend- ent of schools, to provide school facilities for the children. The Board of Education secured the building known as Campbell Court for the smaller children, and distributed the advanced pupils in Polk, Buch. anan and Clay schools, On the morning that the sckool was opened in Campbell Court the colored chil- dren were turned away, and were ordered by the teacher to go to Buchanan school. Messrs. Clarence Long, Albert Bass, and others ob- jected to this treatment of primary scholars, and at the suggestion of Superintendent Davidson, they se- cured a room im the home of J. M. Johnson for the children, and Mrs. M. E. Langston was sent out to teach, ‘The arrangements were made with the distinct understanding, and positive assuranae of the Superin- tendent of Instruction and Geo. W. Dailey, the member of the Buard o Education, that when the new build: ing was completed the colored chil dren should attend school there. Just about this time, a petition was circulated by Thomas Davis Gemarkable for his great piety] asking of the Board of Educatioz to separate the white and colore: children. ‘The petition was present ed tothe Board. As soon as it be came known among the colorec people that such petition had beer presented, Mr. George W. Dailey their representative on the board was asked what action the boar would take in the matter. Mr Daile) stated emphatically that the Boar¢ would pigeon-hole the petition an¢ the colored children wou!d go on te the new school as soon as it wa: completed. ‘Tur Puatspéacer is always right. We said im the columns of our eae last spring thet Albert Parker would beelected mayor of Topeka. ‘The people who championed the cause of Col. Hughes did so in a selfish and bigoted way. They abused those who opposed them in the primaries} and supported Mr. Warner, calling them vile and scurrilous anc Naming themselves the Law and Order League, they insisted that they were the followers of the Savior, while those who followed Warner were the angels of the Devil. Not- withstanding the primary was called by the Republicans, for Republicans to select their choice to oppose the Democrats, these immaculates over- turned the will of the party by voting ‘Third Party Prombs, Democrats and children, thereby overthrowing the basiness interests of Topeka, When, in order to test the will of the hones voters of the Republican party, Mr. Albert Parker, a business man, wa: nominated for mayor, by citizen: and Republicans alike, this Thirc Party, which had invaded the sane tum of our party with tts cloven hoot continued to heap abuse and villifica tion on the supporters of Mr, Park er until the people became disguste and strongly supported the Citizen “Ticket. After the ballots were count ed and Mr. Parker was known to b He was repeatedly called upon in reference to this matter, with inva. riably the same reply. When the matter of moving the Douglas school was up before the Hoard, Mr. Dailey ‘persisted in making the same state ‘ment. The people had great faith an the honesty and integrity of Mr. ‘Dailey. | When the culored people learned ‘definitely that the Board of Educa- tion had determined to separate the ‘schools and to move the dilapidated ‘structure knownas the Dougla school out to Lowman Hill and place it on ie old site, they felt indignant, and ‘at once sent their representative be. fore the board to protest against eet unjust discrimination. In dis ‘cussing the matter of a site for the new building, Mr. Dailey had stated to Albert Bass and others that the site was unhealthy and not centrally located, The colored people felt that if the old site was unhealthy for white children, it was doubly so for Negroes. They justly felt that i the old site was not centrally located ce the white children, likewise 11 was not for the Negroes, since, bu a single Negro family lived south of Eleventhstreet and the old site i right in the midst of a white settle ment, Behind all is the eublune du uy of Mr. Dailey. Had he deal honestly and fairly with the Negroes lot the Sisth ward there would hav ‘been no occasion for the trouble | When questioned by a representativ of Tue Piaixpeaer, he remarkec that “There are times when peopl must be content with what they cai get.” Mr. Dailey in his subterraneai manner has succeeded in deceivin, the Negroes and it remains to b seen what the Negroes will do. The Negroes declare that the; will not send their children to th Douglas school, All the patron have signed an agreement to tha efiect and propose to stick to it. & might be well to state here that th colored residents of Lowman Hill ar among the best in Topeka, Ther are few if any Negroes hving 1 Lowman Hill who are not propert; owners and taxpayers, and they wil stand together for what is right. elected, by some mysterious hook or crook this Third Party of Honesty inverted the figures and had Colonel Hughes seated as mayor. The case was taken tothe courts, and after 8 months of waiting the Supreme court declared Mr. Parker was duly elect- ed by a majority of seventeen, and last Saturday afternoon he took the oath of office. Colonel Hughes would have done well had he used more of the dignity that is in keep- ing with the mayor's office. He as- sumed too much responsibility upon himself. He tried to please too many people who wanted the same thing Personally, he was too offic ious. Peace be to his name. He might have madea great man had he trained with the right crowd, bu he wasled astray like Poor Dog Tray Probably he has seen the error of his ways; butif soit is too late, Th processlon has passed, he failed t jom in, and thus ends the politica career that promised a bright future The command of regiments, th blowing of trumpets and the pranc ing of steeds will probably be al that this gallant Sir can expect fror the people of this state. Let u | sound boots and saddles.—Manage |] ‘The Lord moves in mysterious way ;; his wonders to perform, he plants hi | foot upon the wave and rides upon th storm. The great political battle Is a ‘lhact settled. The time which was t ?F?PASSING COMMENT# ariven has ariven, and the decision in the Topeka mayoralty case was at last ‘handed down by the supreme court last Saturday morning, and the standard vearer of the (People) Albert Parker, better known among his friends as Red Wilke, is the winner. And he bas ta- ken away from the field of battle as ‘much honor and glory as any one man in Topeka could well carry. This ex- clting contest was the direct result of the Nation crusade maugurated here last spring. The Law and Order League selected from its ranks men who were standing and avowed candidates for office and stamped thelr trademark ‘square on their forehead. Albert Par- ker, a democrat, was nominated at a mass meeting on March 2. It was called a democratic mass meeting, but it was in reality a meeting of all political par- tiles. The republicans who were op- posed to probibition and those who had become disgusted with the hatchet and shotgun brigade in weir treasonable attempt to control this staggering young republic, gave the nomince of the people's mass meeting their active support, and the campaign that fol- lowed was the most furious political vattle that was ever fought {0 Topeka. This big fight was made on Mr. Mughes, not from any objections to him personally, but because It was thought his nomination had oeen dictated by an element offensive and disgraceful to ‘Topeka citizenship. ‘The most hopeless and God forsaken people In this town are those who not, ina missionary spirit but with the idea of sordid gain, have gone into political life. 1 pray for the poor forsaken tramp on the rockpile. Somcone loved him once, and I think he may be converted to God, but I never have any faith to pray for a politician. 1 suppose God could convert him, but I don't know of any case. Some people lave said how is it that you support Mr, Parker when he is a democrat? I will tell you. I Delieve in giving to every other hurnan being the same right that 1 claim for myself, and gu does he, Ie believes In ‘am absolute divorce between church and state and so do 1. He believes that ‘Nery religion should rest upon Its mor- ality, upon {ts reason. upon {ts pur- |suasion, upon its goodness, upon It charity and that love and christianity eee never appeat to the hatchet and shotgun. We disagree in politics but in en> thing that every ron and cvety woman iu this country has rights that every other man and every other wo- man is bound by law to respect in that we do agree. From the first step of legal contention in this case I was fully satisfied as to the decision of the su- preme court, for the points had beer uled our way in other states, and the / were so highly technical and the Intention of the voters being sc clearly apparent that his own blunders put fraudulent intent out of the ques- tion. Mr. Parker has studied and dis cussed all the great questions that af. fect the prosperity and well-being o' this city, and intellectually, morally, in gentlemanly instinct and manners, {n nobility and persistence of purpose, in devotion to an excellent mission and fr success of achievement he Is the peer of those who are movea to wrath by the fact of his pollucal recognition, Ir my judgment there {s not a man in thi country better fitted for mayor of thi: than Albert Parker. Respectfully W.R. KUYKENDALL. 1005 Kansas avenue. On Having Spasms, ‘An amusing story is teld, of an erstwhile prominent Negro quasi- doctor, who was hurriedly summoned toattenda sick child, On arriving and inquiring into the case, the “q-d” was much purturbed to find that he was up against a case of “fits.” Not being “up” in the treat- ment of fits, and having a profound knowledge of the proper method vf disposing of spasms, the owlish “q-d" very gravely asked if there was any one present who could throw that child into spasms, if so, he could cureit. The attitude of the Kansa: City Rising Sun towards the Mis. souri State,Teachers Association, be cause the Association preferred the Omaha Enterprise as its official or- gan, makes one smile audibly and think of the owlish proclivities of the Negro “'q-d." ‘A spilt tn the State Fabrary, Last week Hon. J, E. Latimer assistant librarian, took charge o his paper, The Pleasanton Hera and announced that hence forth th “old sheet” would espouse the caus of Republicanism, and strange t |relate, Mrs. Anna L. Diggs, librarian [declared in her Farmers’ Advocat that it would be the future champio Jot Democracy, and advised all th '| bewildered Pops to fall in and thu Jassist the “great common people ||in redeeming the country from th clutches of the “money changers. | For over twenty-one years Th Herald, along with The Ottaw {Journal and Junction City Tribun |has championed the cause of re |form from Greenbackism down t [the “‘day-boo” of Jerry Simpsor John W. Leedy and other distir | guisted (2) reformers upon the stap IN POLITICS Interesting Notes About Popu- lar Candidates. City politics opens with Mr. W. F. Webber, the poptlar business man and grocer of the Fourth ward, announcing his candidacy for re- election. Mr. Webber has made one of the most progressive members of the Council, He has ably served his a\ ; i an wy WF. WEBBER, constituency and is deserving of re- election. He is a member of the most important committees in the council, he works at all times for the upbuilding of Topeka, und he will be returned tothe council by an over- @helming majority. Harry J. Bone was relieved from duty as assistant United States At- torney on the first of January and returned to his home in Ashland, Kansas, Mr. Hone, during his ser- vice in the United States court, made many friends, who have insisted that he should seek the Republican nomination for Attorney General. ‘Mr. Bone is well equipped for the place. He is 2 lawyer of ability and amixer. He has consented to run, and if you find your hand grasped ‘by a tall, carroty haired individual, with a twinkle in his steel blue eyes, it’s Harry J Bone, candidate for Mttorry Genvral for the state of | Kansas, and he’s all right. ‘The political cauldron is beginning to simmer. Already candidates for various offices are breaking out, Kansas is a Republican state, and the probability of party success thi | year 1 good desrite the various fac- tions, In the city, unusual interest is bein: given to politics for this time inthe year, The decision of the Supreme Court in the Hughes. Parker Mayoralty case will serve to align the liberal elements of both parties against the ultra-prohibition: ists. This fight will cut some con gealed moisture in the canvass for offices of all kinds from sheriff to pound master: of political activity. The Journal and Tribune enlisted in the Republi- can ranks some time ago, and now that The Herald has wandered into the fold, the last of the fold guard” will be received with open arms. An attache of this paper has known Mr, Latimer since infancy and learned the printer's trade in that office. Alshough a Republican, he always found Latimer to be a broad, liberal minded gentleman—one who respec- ted every man for standing up for an honest conviction. Our four years acquaintance and business relation. with Mr. Latimer-convinces us that the change is honest and sincere. He has no ax to grind nor enemies to punish, and will affirm ‘the cause of Republicanism as strongly as,he opposed it. Thus they are seeing the error of their way and taking up the cause that stands for justice and humanity. Mr, Latimer has a host of Republican friends in Topeka who will receive |the news with a whoop, THE PLAINDEALER extends the right hand lof fellowship to our newly converted |friend and believes the addition tc ibe one of strength, ‘Village Improvement Societies, A distinguished Roman Catholic priest who had spent many years, laboring among the Negroes of the South, in reply to a request for his views on the race problem, said, “I is not surprising that no white man has the confidence of the Negro. Why, I have worked among them for years, and yet a young Negro who comes fresh into this Seminary will know more about the colored |people whom I come in contact with than I am able to find out ina life ‘The fight in state politics this year will be interesting and very warm. It will bring out an automobile scramble for nominations for all places as well as governor. As yet, no Negro bas offered himself a liv- ing sacrifice for racial recognition on the state ticket, and the probabili- ties are that the race has sinned away its days of grace. With the multitude of “good fellows” and “favorite sons" getting themselves groomed for the 1902 political go- as-you-please it might be possible that another political accident, “a la McCabe, 1882-6," would happen. Wellthe chances are the Negro is scart to gointo the game because of the cursed habit Negroes have of knocking on the other fellow because he's not next to the push, Hon R. B. Welch, one of Topeka’s best attorneys, will bea candidate for justice of the Supreme court. Mr. Welch is well and favorably Known throughout the state and nation. He will make a strong fight for the place. He was for four years county attorney and was one of the men to stand by the Douglas House during the Populist un. pleasantness. ; Councilman S, C. Miller of the ' First ward, announces his candidacy for reelection to a second term There is an established rule of 2 party as well as the people to give z faithtul officer the second term, tc twhich he is justly entitled. He i doing more to improve his ward thar any previous councilman. He suc ceeded in getting twelve additiona “electric lights locited on that side 0 sthe river, and has a resolution pen ding before the council to open uf |most of the streets in that ward ‘This proposition alune is enough t |retain him in the council to loo! after it, ‘To sewers and pavement: Jhe gave his individual attention t see that his constituents got valu received. He treated the colore | people fair in divisions of publi | work on the streets of his ward an Jalso succeeded in having a lam {placed in front of the B stree | Baptist church, a thing weeded fo |years. Councilman Miller is a goo |man, and is engaged as travelin salesman for the Page mills, whic | position he has held for nine year: |He is chairman of the ways an {means committee, claims and ac |counts, and also the police com | mittee. These are the most impor |tant committees in the council an they require a man of more tha Jordinary ability. ‘The voters of hi ward and the city are pleased wit im. time.” This states a fact thatis only too true. Very few white men are able to absolutely gain the confi- dence of the Negro, In all conier- ences there isa mental reservation on the par‘ of the Negro, duc toa well grounded distrust of the purpo- ses of thewhiteman. No white man in Kansas has succeeded in ingra- tioting himself more thoroughly into the confidence and respect of the Negro than the Rey. Charles M. Sheldon, who, in the inauguration of ‘The Village improvement soclety” in that section of our city known as Tennesseetown, has, unselfishly, done so much, not only for the Negro, but for the community, The success of this movement commends itself to our people in all parts of the city. In the development of the true theo- ry of this society will come the res- toration of selfrespect and confidence in each other. two elements of char- acter not developed through the beneficent influences of American slavery, That the influence of the Village Improvement Society will grow and spread to other localities. all will admit. The suggestion that such an organization be formed in the Loman Hil district is meeting with general favor. In this district are nearly seventy-five Negro fami lies, the large majority of whom are property owners, and are deeply in: terested in beautifying their home: and promoting interest in racial de velopment. The News at Washington Paul Bray Writes an Interesting Letter About the Doings of the Capital City. AN IMPRESSIVE ILLVSTRATION In his efforts to secure federal pat- ronage for his constituents Congress man Curt's does not forget the colored voters in his district and elsewhere in the state. . Looking over the record we find that until the opening of the Census Bureau, here, Mr. Curtis was the only member of the Kansas delegation who had recognized the colored vot- ers of his state by appointing them to positions in the Departments at Washington, ‘Tnere are at present only eight colored men holding government po- sitions, outside of the classified ser- vice, whose appointments are cred- ited to the Kansas delegation. Six of these were appointed several years ago by Congressnan Curtis, the other two were recently appointed in the Census, one by Congressman Bowersock and one by Judge Calder- head. Mr, Curtis is now urging the ap- pointmentof Rev, W. L. Grant of ‘Topeka to a Chaplaincy in the reg: ular army and he has hopes of suc- cess. That he has done more for the colored voters of his state than all the rest of the delegation, is a well known fact; than in him the race ha: no better friend in Kansas, canno| [be denied. His record speaks fo: Jitself. It is as unreasonable asit i impossible for himto secure a posi ||tion for every man in the state wh | applies: If the colored voters are anxiou: |for presidential appoiotments, the} || must unite on one man and urge the jJentire delegation to support tha man. That was the secret of Ds '| Crossland’s success, | ‘The colored vote in Kansas wa '/an important factor in swinging th || state back into the Republican col |}umn in the last election and it wil ‘be equally as important in the next '|but they will never be in the “hunt ' for a federal job, for one of thei ,/number, unless they get together ,| It will be a waste of paper and post | age for one to write the Senators 0 ‘| the representative from his distric '|to file an application with the Pres ident. An impressive illustration of the progress which bas been made by the Negro race in the South since 1865 is furnished by the South Car- olina Interstate and West Indian ex- position in Charleston, Jonuary 1, was observed as Emancipation Day at the exposition, and several thou- sand colored people from Charleston and adjoining towns passed part o the day on the grounds. The Charleston News and Courier says that “a more well behaved, orderly and prosperous looking assemblage of colored people would not be pos- sible jn any Southern community.” ‘The Negro exhibit is one of the most interesting features of the Charleston exposition. Every in- telligent visitor is agreeably surpris ed by it. Thefe are nine bureaus in in the display, all of which are under the gencral direction of Booker T. Washington and a corps of Negro assistants. The exhibit covers agri- cultuze, forestry, horticulture, man- ufacture, mechanics, engineering, architecture and literature, and in all of these departments there are many subdivisions. The display shows that the colored man of the South has made a place for himself in all the great activities’ In many of them he holds a high rank. Eve rybody who visits Charleston ought to give special attention to the Ne- gro exhibit at the oxposition, Marvelous progress has been made by the black men of the South since the civil war, The 4,000,000 person: who were emanoipated by Lincoln's proclamation of 1863 and by the thirteenth amendment of 1865 were children in intelligence and in theit position with regard to the rest of the the community. They had no world ly possessions of any sort except the clothing which they wore at the tim ‘of their manumission. In 2 particu If reports are true every congress- ional district in the state has a can- didate for a federal appointment and some have several. Each congress- man will be expected to, and very naturally will urge the appointment of the man from his district. Under such circumstances not one ot them would succeed. Let the leadnig colored men get together, hold 2 conference, decide on one man and give that man their united support. Ifthey will do this the chances for landing one in some good position ought to be very good just now. It will no doubt be grag tifyinto the friends of Miss Lula Childers, sister of Editor Childers of Tue Pratxpeiter, to learn that her ap- pearance in Washington, last week, ‘in a lecture recital by Miss Harriet A. Gibbs, Director of Music in the Public schools, betore Bethel Litera- ry and Historical Association, was 2 success. Miss Childers has a splendid voice. She was on the program for three numbers and received a hearty en- core at the close of each number. Miss Childers is 2 graduate of Oberlin College Consesvatory of Music and is regarded as one of the best pupils ever sent out. She is engaged in teaching music in Knox- ville College, Knoxville, Tennessee. She taught for several years at Ul- richsville, Ohio, and Marshall, Tex, Miss Harriet Gibbs is a musician of rare ability 2nd her interpretation of this art was pleasing to a large and critical audience. Mr. Clarence White always pleases, the Washing” |ton peopte. | Kansas Congressmen and Senators wili be in Topeka to attend the Kan- Jas Day Banquet, January agth. Bray. ASNAP 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 ttacts of good garden land and 2 20 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 cent. You can make your money back the first year in sweet potatoes. iasly direc * : life‘at the by aig 8 ‘ der. Nece : to obstruction ats esta but they have overcome the most of them, and at the present moment much property in many parts of the south is owned by the black men. ‘They have educated themselves and acquired a position of respect in the community. There is still a chance tor-improvement in their condition, but the indications are that they will continue to intelligently rise to the level of their opportunities all over the South as well as in the rest of the country. ‘They are Studying the Eace. Leading magazines and students areclosely watching the results of the 1900 census, now nearing com- pletion. Especial attention is being given to an analysis of the race problem as seen in the tabulated re- ports of the census bureau. In this will be shown the migrations, the fluctuations of population, births and deaths, literates and illiterates, in fact, these tables will be an epitome of the progress of the race. From these tables will come the arguments for and against the disfranchisement of the Negro in the South, and the farther restrictions of his ‘privileges throughout the land- Thus far the reports indicate a healthy increase in Negro population, with a relative decrease in the death rate and an increase in the length of life. The decrease in the death rate is due to the growing intelligence and knowl- edge of hygene and proper home sanitation. The weakly, puny Negro child is giving place to a robust, healthy child, capable of the bighest possible development. Work. for Tace improvement, to be really and lastingly profitable, must be among ithe children. The Negro is rising in spite of the ostracism and opposi tion met with oneveryside. 2? ie ee ~ : Topeka Plaindealer. pn Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks. every Friday morning by the Plandealer Publishing Co,, 114 E 7th st. ennai TECHIES = Besmaus stances HL CHILDERS: . Eprroz ee dea year by mailssceeesesnnnesssecresnen sentey n ‘& wooths by anailscsescecesnenenesssesenseese75e ures months ‘by woAtl..serereerneeerenseerenserS a weed oie ponnice at Topsia a cond di maner Ue FRIDAY, JAN. 17, 1902. —_———— ne A READER, There seems to be a great de mand, these days, for a net leader in Kansas. Since the pal- my days of E. P. McCabe, John Brown, ‘Bill Eagleson, and a lot of other fellows, the Negroes of Kansas seem to have been do- ing a go-as-you please stunt. Race leaders are in great de- mand. It requires a man of considerable ability and good udgment to be a Moses at the present time. The standard of general intelligence of the race is higher than in years past, and the diversity of interests requires a man combining elements of business and religious leadership as well as political shrewdness. There are in this state many ca- pable young men, qualified to take up the black man’s burden and help the race to highe: ground and nobler achievements The man who will receive from the race that allegiance s essential to a leader, must b useful in his objects. He mus not inscribe upon his banner “J am forthe race when I ar the race." Selfish interest i the past has destroyed the cor fidence of the masses in thos who have succeeded in placin themselves in the public eye < race leaders. The leader of th race must present some plan { the improvement of the conditic of our boys and girls. The your people of our race are shut ot of many avenues of employmen Leaving out public schools, the are forced to accept the mo menial of-pesitions or becor educated idlers, and soon dri into petty crimes. The mi who will come forward with practical scheme for the develo ment and guiding of our you people will be hailed as a lead and accepted as such. A copy of Secretary Gobare's latest Agricultural Report has been received. It is devoted to the Hereford cattle and is, like all reports from his department, worthy of careful study. Negro farmers desirous of keeping up with the procession of intelligent farmers should obtain the report and carefully study it. «We extend congratulations to Tue ToPEKA PLAINDEALER, the best Negro paper in the West, on the completion of three years of success. We trust the PLAINDEALER will have all of the success which should come toa well-edited, up to date journal as represented by THE PLatn- DEALER, That papershould boast of 3 circulation of 25,000instead of 2,500 THE PLAINDEALER i: teally a good newspaper, and we would not say so, unless 1t were so.”* The forgoing is a much appre ‘Prompt, Clean — ; White Work _ Callas. seseseeeeee2e Cs. cesece meeee ode Shirts.............8¢ ) Ladies’s and Gent's Woolen y “Garments Iaundried with P out shrinkage. } CAPITAL HANDLAUNDRY | De ee } Tele;shone 790 and the wagon | 3 will call for your bundle, : TO a se ie tN ced are matinee ciated boquet from The Record, of Washington, D.C. We are honestly striving to give our readers an equivalent for their money. It will be our aim this year to greatly strengthen and improve our paper in every de- partment. We are asking the aid and assistance of our readers, subscribers and agents, It takes money to do the work, If each reader will become a regular subscriber and pay for their pa. per, and if all agents when they send in their news will see to it that a money order accompanies the letter, it will not be long un. til our cherished plans for sxpan- sion will be carried into execu. tion and the expectations of ou: esteemed contemporary be real Samed. “SIOLTUON. KAN. ‘rhe result of ast month's union mevting Was nineteen converts added tu the cause of Christ and eighteen re- stored. The series of meetings were conducted by Rev. UD. D. Cole of A. A. E. church and Rev. C. G. Tutt of Sec- ond Baptist chureh. Mr. and Mrs. overt Brooks lost their baby, Arthur Brooks, January 10. He was buried the 11th iust. Rev. Tutt officiated. Rey, Ransom, r. E,, held bis quar- terly meeting January 5 and reported aa eacellent time. Rev. C. G. Tutt of Second Baptis' church had his vaptizing on the 12th Out of the thirteen converts elever were immersed. ‘The o.ner two wer sick. ‘The Odd Fellows held their electio ‘ of officers and wil have a public ix '|stallation on the 2sd of this month. | Rev, Ransom, Messrs. Carson, Jach ‘|son, Williams, Cowherd and Wrist ‘|were honorable visitors of Holtc 1 | lodge No. 5243. G. U. O. of 0, #, and v “jreecived invitations to attend the S}second annual banquet January 2 | 1902, the Exodus todge No. 2034. MANHATTAN, KANSAS. Rev. C. S. Gordon, pastor of the Mt Zion Baptist church, preached at Esk- ridge Sunday, he returned home Mon- day and reports a good attendance and a nice time. Rey, R. P, Banks, former pastor of the Baptist church of Junction City, arrived here Wednesday. He delivered a very able sermon at the Mt, Zion Baptist church Wednesday evening His text was “Let not your heart be tent St. John XIv. Rev. Banks left Thursday for Hutchinson, Kansas, where he will spend a couple of days; from there he will go to Great Bend Kansas, where he expects to conduct a revival meeting, then return back here to rest and spend a week or two with friends. We wish Rev. Banks much ‘success in his revival. Rev. H. A. Brooks, pastor of the A. M. E. church had a grand rally Sunday. ‘There was a good attendance and Rev. B. F. Swindell, pastor of 2nd M. E. church, delivered a very able sermon ‘The 2nd M. E. church is engaged fn a revival meeting. We wish them much success. Rev. Jas. A. Wright has organized a little society known as the Childen’s Club. He has a host of little folks who seem very anxious to do wha’ | their hands find to do, Little Ceicil Johnson, who has ill , | is improving greatiy. | Mrs. Winnie neele was here visitins :/ friends and relatives, =] Miss Jennie Howell has started t i | college. 1) afr, Will Gasby has returned from a -Jeatended visit In Atwood, Kansas t |Gasby is looking well. |] The new Union Pacific depot is com S| pleted and it is a very beautiful butld -|ing. Manhattan nas something to b 2 | proud of. Mrs, Andrew Lewis is in Hutchinsor _|Kansas, visiting her daughter, Mr: _|John Jackson. There was an entertainment give §jat the 2nd Baptist church Thursda evening. There was a good attendanc 4 |and all present seemed to have had delightful time. ‘There will be an entertainment give at the 2nd Baptist church ‘Thursda: January 23, 1902, by the W. M. C $|knowi as the Roseshower. The doc fee Is 15 cents Single, 25 cents a coup! 2| 20 cents for children and a first cla: $|supper will be served; also light r $ | treshments. Q| There are nine cored students | § the Kansas State Agricultural Colleg SUT S = = = = Great Pre-Inventory Sale IS NOW GOING 3 = = > ON. The opportunity of the year presents = = =z = itself in an unusual shattering of values Ss such as were never before offered or even = =4 : = 7 known in this great establishment. = 2 8 = 5 z = = : A DOLLA Ree z Ss & = 3 - g = = S : In many instances does double duty during our great Pre-Inventory = Ss z= = Clearances. Believing sincerely that a deceived or disappointed = = ’ S S customer does more harm than a week of rainy days, makes it = = z . easy to be understood—the care exercised and honest method z S employed in transactions of business with our patrons; thus the § = reason we say ‘‘Just as advertised’ you will find it at S = = 20 CROSBY BROS : Si z z ° Z “= FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1902. € FARINA AURA AAA AAMAS ABILENE, KAN. Mr. Solomon Geary returned to school at Lawrence after spending hol- idays with friends here. Miss Fannie Toles has returned to her school in the west. Mr, EZ. Williams has completed a nice three-room house west of town. Let our young marrieu men come to the front, The young people of Mount Zion | Baptist church started the young peo- ple’s meeting the first Sunday in Jan- nary, 1902. May the God of Israel be with them, The senior teacher gave a surprise on the superintendent Tuesday even- ing. Seventeen happy faces were pres- ent with luxuries and enjoyed a nice time. Rev, Chism has returned to assume his charge. Rev. R. Cox preached an eacellent sermon Sunday morning and evening. ‘| ‘The Sicnerona Society met ‘Tuesda} -jevening and all that visited were nice i|1y entertained. :| ‘The birthday of the Sicnerona | -}set for the 13th, They antlelpate | _| good time. Mr. Frank White is on the sick list ‘The Mount Zion Baptist church hel | its regular business meeting for 1? _jyear ending 1901, reported condition _| favorable and the eburch in good cor "| dition, spiritual and otherwise. Go "Way Back «++-AND TRY...- Snow's Pine. Eegestorant When in Leavenworth Call at... “THE CHOCTAW” Joe Lacey, | Proprietor. { ‘ He is always at home | to his friends, 326 Choctaw Street. Parisian Parlorsut ut For the latest in dress cutting and fitting. All work strictly up-to-date. | 524 STH AVE. LEAVENWORTH. MUSICAL STUDIOI 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. W. M. COLEMAN, M. D., SPECIALIST in diseases of women and children....... EMPORIA, - - KANSAS Send your sons and daughters to the WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS A great school for our youth. Now a part of our State’s Interests—Negroes should here train their children for the work of life and its duties. DEPARTMENTS? TuéorocicaL DerartMeNt to prepare tor the ministry. desiring to fulfil the demands in our pul- pits today, Normav DEPaR1MEN1, preparing or the work of teaching in the public schools and giving a higher training to those desiring the same. Preraratory DiPaRIMERT, fitting students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in child- hood. Musrcan Departaenr, for furnishing an oppor- , tunity for proficiency in that finest of fine arts— } music, ) Stave InpUsIRIAL Departuenr. Itis the in- ’ tention of this department to give our youth train- ing, fitting them for the work of lite in the indus- trial world. We are opinioned that in this day of competition and labor unions and stern demands nothing will so aid the Negro as to prepare his child to compete with any in the world of skilled ; labor. With such traming no man necd fear for the future of his children or the future of his race. r Courses, Architectural or Mechanical drawing and Carpentry. Printing, both job and journey- man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. * Facutty—The faculty is composed of graduates * from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and $ Hampton: the best schools of the country. main- : tained by our people. Following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B S D, Am. Pres, > Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. Shampooing and Face Massage. | Mrs. Hattie E. 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Ice Cream, and Lunch at all hours 408 5th. Sr, LeavenwortH, Kan e ae ti Hai V 7 $s ‘ir a fs Mad “_ ‘ RY ing i: Str: ay a ae = ; . e = a 3 3 we boty 4 70 ee — , 3 it = $ 4 Ae Zones ra li g = ; ihe sale at cfu a : a an a=% gece ae AR y oe — Zia raat Pee ssi ¥ $itee me oes oa 3 Zoe: ae oe 3 3 secon! eee a nt el tNe a 5 eur eld ae z ee! ger fata es ge ie ae Re ag gene ee Bea i ee ay _o é 8 a voz ae ey aa oo son sa eae seeK x Peet saa fee oe BAeRe ia RROW ree ROW i our ZO . Piise . Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, in- structor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wil- herforce, instructor in business course and steno- graphy; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of raathematics; 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. OrrortunitiEs—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 alune tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. Exrenses—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on en- trance, St. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encourged 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, 901. 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 informa- tion or catalogue to | QUINDARO, KAS eS ee ..CHEAP.. —RATES TO— a 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 uow for any of the excursions Write for full informatien and the beautiful book “COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT’—#eat free. JNO, SEBASTIAN, G.P.& TA, Chicago, H. ¥, W. THOMPSON, G.P.&T.A. Topeka, Kas, “PIANO gn : 3) Le} re Pmentoning whi magaise oo will wud ey fear ira oot aes ; [ dy ASB restorations arenoductenotone. 3 Joule MINI My Uy pag bor ov inthe seas forrewe wi lady send Gla 4 NE enon eer erpetor peti \ * F/ atacrost cost. They constitute the most expensive Hy b ' ao craton, Fast onset coe I nie eae ae ee Poca oe x OPE svrearsnco end color in your own home. With the plates SS WE WILL SEND OUR NEW SOUVENIR CATALOGUE, : ccemmerghicraage Tr eccursely represents ole atest syle tn Cor Wa] Bi = nish American.organsand pianos. It lea work of arti { SS 3 you will appreciate and it ts yours for the asking My Roa Te folly explains our unlque Cornish Plan of seiling os] (eee sree §=6ONE YEAR'S FREE TRIAL. J + Re RMP) ros method as commended itsit to Over oiled od" Bari : we CORNISH CO.@ ke WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY. 4am Swing PMN rst idiiiuey ee Sore B me 50 TEARS. ; OLDE DS eee p THE KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) Cuenute, Kansas. u horized Capital $700,000 nta@ Stock solicited by correspondence. General soliciior and financial agent. J.S HALE. BLACK SKIN REMOVER; oe tied ied I F Se oS RR ab ES accor #: BEM vacent orrice CE YS ey BEFORE ‘AFTER “= * A Woncerful Face Bleach. AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER, both 19 a bor forst,ortbree boxestor #2. Guarane ted to do what wetay and to be the “best in the world.” One box is all that Js required ifused as: directed A WONDERFUL FACF BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKB complezion obtained If used a8 avfecvad. tilt tara the skin ofa black oF brown person four of five shades lighter: and © molatto person perfectly white. Inforty-etghthoursaahade ortwo will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin ia spots but bleaches out white, the ekin re- maining busaUful without continual use. Will remove wrinkhs, frecklex. dark spots. pimples or bumps or biacle heads, making the skin very soft tnd moothe Sail pox ptestao, iver eps Fe moved without harmtotheazin When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. that goce In every one dollar box is enough to make anvone'shiste grow leng and straight, and Ketone foi falling out. Highly petfamned and taakes the balr cof and easy to comb Many ofour customers say one of our dollar bores is worth ten dollars. Tit ‘we sellit for one doller a Tor die NO-AMELD thrown in free “ng person vending us one oliarin a eter oF ont OBice money ofer. exprersmouey ordet oF registered letter, we will send ft through the m~ peace. prepaid; or ifyou want it sent. © Willeome by express, Ze ext. ‘Inany case where itfatlsto do what we + [pve will return the money of send # Box ¢ tharge. Packed sothatno one will know tanta except recelver. = CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, . Bucumonn, Va , nf Fe - 5 dy « se we 2 LOCAL AND PERSONAL —— The best place to buy drugs is at Lee's. Baby Manning is suffering from at- tack of bronchitis. Miss Willa Smith returned home ‘Monday from Leavenworth. Mrs, M. E. Johns returned home Wednesday from nansas City. Two colored girls were sent to the reformatory at Beloit this week. Mr. and Mrs. Tarbett of Atchison are among the guests at Chiles’ hotel. ‘Mrs. S. Phillips is visiting in Leaven- worth, the guest of her sister, Mrs, Hil- Tiara. Mrs, Anderson of Wichita spent last week in the city, the guest of Mrs. W. W. Plumb. ‘Mrs, C. M. Hugnes and son of Law- rence spent a few days In the city, the guests of Mrs. M. 1, .angston. Dr, J. M. Jamison reports Mr. @. W. Cannon, who kas been ill for some time, to be improving Don’t fail to atiend the recital at the Second C. P. church Tuesday evening. January 21. Admission free. John Overr of nansas City, formerly of Topeha. passed through the city Sunday en route to Texas. Mr. John Wamsley returned from Denver last week. where he attended the funeral of his son-in-law, Jerry Phillips. Williams & Walker played to a standing house at .he New Crawford Opera House last Monday evening. ‘They are popular in the west. The Guy orchestra furnished muste at Bethany colleze for the regular re- ception. The music was eacellently rendered and well received. The Helping Hand Club of St. John’s A.M. E, church will meet Friday after- noon with Mrs. A. M. Ward, S11 West Seventh. W. [. Sayers of Hill City was in at- tendance upon the supreme court this week. Mr. Sayers Is the present county attorney of Graham county. Mr, W. Jones, 1010 Hancock, was in- jured recently at the rock quarry. He is rapidly recovering under the watch- ‘ful care of Dr. Jamison. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. ‘Union revival services are being con- ducted at Lane Chapet, corner of Thir- teenth and Van Buren streets. Every- ody Invited to attena. ‘The Arden Club met with Mrs. R. H. ‘Wade on last Thursday evening. Act Ml of scenes II an. I, Henry VI, third Part, was read. The club will meet this ‘week with Mrs. Young. Edward Brice. one of Topeka’s young heroes, now a member of troop K, 9th cavalry, doing duty in the Philippines, writes that all is well in that distant land and sends regards to all his friends. Have your prescmptions filled at E. S. Lee’s, 112 W. Eighth street. Mr. Frane D. Glenn and Wm. Rey- nolds, on the part of the Shiloh Bap- Ust church, will give a very classical musical entertainment at the Shiloh Baptist church Thursday, January 23, 1902, for the benefit of church, A paper will ve read at the recital given at the Second U. P. church Jan- uary 21, written by a young man of South Topeka and will be known as the South Topekd “Bumble Bee.” Bessie Estella Sneed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Sneed, was married to Mr. Jno. W. Johnson on Tuesday even- ing, January 14. The wedding was a very nice affair. They recelved many valuable presents. For Nelson's Hair Straightener a harmless pomade for the hair, go to E. S. Lee's Drug Store, 111 West Eighth street ‘The rich Klostermeler Bros, Hard- ware Co. Is the headquarters for first class and durable supplies. Their chi- naware, stoves and lamps will beat handling and your big profit ts in the long use they give you. ‘We wish to tender our many thank: to the members of Shiloh Baptist church, Benevolent Society and other friends who extended so much sym- pathy during the sickness ahd bereave ment of our loving wife and mother. MR. LEWIS MATHENY, MR. AND NRS. DOBSON. if Kas BARNUM’S “20 y ansas 230 A Ave - ————- y A FOUR TRADE-GETTERS: y igs A This is a combination of the most remarkable bar- j gains that the citizens of this community have ever had the opportunity to enjoy, and you ought not be slow to avail yourselves of them. vf To impress upon you the absolute impossibility of ¥ having any competition on these, we extend to you the privilege of retaining any of the articles mentioned for three days for possible comparison, or deliberation, after which you may return same and get your money back, if not entirely satisfied. y¥ A beautiful Child's Coat or Reefer of good, sub- x stantial cloaking, beautifully trimmed, has deep cape. The price heretofore was $1.98. A aa a j At $1.19. x A magnificent Ladies’ Fleeced Wrapper, made up j faultlessly, made up in rea} Swell Style, come in beauti- ful colors, has deep flounce, shoulder and cuffs trimmed | with novelty braid. Choice $1.19. | Ni At $2.25. y | | The swellest French Flannel Shirt Waist seen in | the city inthe past season, the flannel is of the very ' finest material and comes in evening as well as the sta- NG ple shades, are most superb tailored and of most ap- | proved fashion. Values have been $4.50, $3.98 and 4 $3 48. Choice $2.25. y nf At $4.19, j | The most magnificent Silk Taffeta Waist possible 1 to be found. Have been selling readily up to $7.50. iy Shades are almost allhere. You will find these really irresistible, and having been lately made up the style v¢ will remain unchanged fora long timeto cume. Re- member, but $4.19 At $4.69 A The choice of about'2s Ladies’ Dress Skirts, the y real values of which have been up to $698. There are ' no two alike, have been extremely good sellers, since | fabrics; style and shades are most popular, mostly with flounce and full flare, some prettily trimmed, some plain 'A& but richly constructed, all perfect fitting. Choice $4.69. ‘ a A NOTE.——This being both our Pre-inventory and January Clearance Sale, the values we are offering in good, seasonable merchandise are simply wonderful and find no competition. Mail orders will receive prompt attention, and requests for samples or description of | materials, styles, etc., cheerfully complied with. A REMEMBER-SL19, 2.25, 4.19, 4.69. j ——— Look out for our Great Extra Special Offering cover- v¢ ing almost all the departments in the busy store. j [ E. O. DeMoss, Res. Tel. 776. Office Telephone 192. | E. O. DeMoss, Res. Tel. 776. Office Telephone 192. L. M. Penwett, Res. Tel. 775. DeMoss & Penwell, Bis. Se wc iaeh) Untraar ea Oe lina Inhalainy Topeka, A OTN Gouth of Fith Ave., Hotel Kansas, ‘The Willing Worker Club of the Sec- ond C, P, church will meet Friday ev- ening, January 17, at the residence of Wm. Hatcher, 509 East Tenth street, ‘All members and friends are requested to be present. Mrs. P. M. Allen, Presi- dent. ‘The Standard Club is making elabo- rate preparations to entertain a few fiends the first Friday in February at the residence of Mr. Fred Williams on Lincoln street, near Twelfth. The members are putting 1orth every effort to make it the grandest of all thelr grand affairs, Dumas Club met with Mrs. Bradshaw last Friday. After work an elaborate lunch was served. The visiting ladtes were Mrs. Dent of Chicago and Mrs. Baltzer of Oklahoma, ‘The club ad- journed to meet with Mrs, Matley Jan- Wary 17, 1902. Messrs. James Williams and Fred Stonestreet are the promoters of a plan by which the young people of the city may organize a “Social Dancing Club,” meeting twice a month. The club will be composed of the best young people in the city, and to avold disorder and bad conduct no one except the members and their company will be admitted to the hall. . TO THE MINISTERS OF THE CITY OF TOPEKA. I wish to inform you that the Second Christian church is being completed and will soon be ready for occupancy. We expect to hold our first service on the fourth Sunday in this month (which will be the 26th inst.), to which you and your congregations are {n- vited. There will be a service at 11 a. mL, 3°p. m, and 7:30 p.m. We also ex- tend a cordial invitation to public in general to attend these meetings. B. C. DUKE, Pastor. aes ayes ee Eg Se Straightens Kinky, Curl | ghtens Kinky, Curly Hair | SING OF ALL HRIRTONS Pet os SF ba Sse fy a GOA Ke y [— eave, \ SRE NG ah $ZESS ig oe "i Qo a AG. & ZA Bea ere ig ECGs fon pS * au Cm RY CRO SENS ‘ RS eae ae ie We ZA S | aie i PRISE NS | eo { $ ee NUS f 3 5 fl ESN ; G7 ' a fie SS J 7 N ‘ a OY é York ge pi © FY . * r = s Z = AFTER, f ~m BE WARNRNED—= 2 SS Se N order to protect the ae from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the 1 Iain to grow long, and which are simply put up by alotof quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill with the sole ides to pet your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your raoney but a dirty, sticky mags of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted tous by the Government: of the United States of America, ou every box of OZONO, King of. all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners, This trade-mark con- sists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertise- i ment, isnot OZONO, Seeing our marked success ‘with thetrue hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not he fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OLONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months, OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, # all over Curope, Asia, Africa, acd South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies, Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any: outside assistance. Nohotironsare used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straizhtens the hair, but’ produces a Jong, silky, beautitu, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your, ‘hair is more ME | than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. | We can send ‘OZONO to any place that you may H| Iselin no matter where you may live* Tho price of OZONO lis Ce. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four lioxes isa i) complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, ‘on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand SE| agcreration: Four boves of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REPINER, which softens rough skin aud brightens black H skin, making it several shades lighter, worth 50c.; also one bottleof ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure. forall skin diseases, fa, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils, It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and plank We vill also , + include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as fect, arm- pits, &e.; also oue bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggreration offer is mado rq Jo introdnee honest foods. Cut out this coupon and thail to us, with #1.00, and we will seud the goods the eame day we receive the 4 money. If yott send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will eend you three lots. If you have a friend who Sigil] wishes to take advantaze of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, ‘and the goods will be sent promptly. If this ofer 4 is read by some one ~ho dovs not own this newspaper, they can get ‘the goous by simply sending #1 00 and mentioning the name ot m3 the paper in whieh they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the ea) stralalitening process, can obtain sume by sending Soe, extra, Remeniber, OZONO is guaranteed to straizhten the hair—to make it grow long, soit, and plxe5 + al-o to entre ail Bel] | BosTOW CHEMICAL CO., 310 E. Broad St., Richmond, Va. Hebing, ‘borniog, humiliating seatp alizca-es, TO EB Enclosed nd $1.00, for which please send me the following goods, as by your offers nares the Bale eee oe sain ont bate syots espe- : eet Gilly around the temples, there is . o Helr Tonic on ie aa asec yeris or elecicny Sete wcigee cc Se earth oneshalf £0 oud. ‘The Basten Shenteat Com: Ys Aree je of Electrical IL ROO -oeeeseane pany holds a charter crante® ry the Stateuf Vire a SHE ISEES Bint paces A scap wap, worth...” __33 fants, We also tefer to the M.rr-poiltan Bank of gre OMAN ce sosseiesis BESO Richmond, Va, aud to fie Sor on Lepre-s Com a i street. RaDy., Rezhter ye rele ore; tac tects you. A> - fame House No,_ Ste | recs your letiers plain, tu— pi Post-Offce____________ Nearest Express Office______ BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, ‘ County State 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. 7 ee SS : 1 a rn re ere op een ie ees CARY SAFE COMPANY | BUFFALO, N. Y., U. S. A. | .. Manufacturers... Fire andBurglar Proof Sates | VAULTS, LOCKS, ETC. Contracts to United States Government. Try a Bottle of “= Kohl’s Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Ete. - Price 25 Cents per Bottle. LODGES AND SOCIETIES bupx or TorrKATENT Do 35, Diets 188. ane 1d Saturday alternoon of each month at No. 906 ‘orth Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan,Q ‘Mi. Miss Ana Reynoid,C. R- PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No, 77, meets 15 asd. thied. Wednesday altergcons of cach. ecoth Ato oelock at rea East sath street, Mo.RiscunateH P's ire S.A Owens. R Oe MACEDONIA TaBERNase No. 93, U.K. T. Hatley Kans- Av « M aistand Iedarset™ each mont! * ts, Ida M, Jordan. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., 1 Enbelning and Casket 1014 Weat Fifth Street, Owned and controlled by Ne- groes—Capital Stock $2,000. ——_—_—_————— ormroz xouzs: to lam ree v. A. TAYLOR, HM. D, Puysictan anp Sororon Calls answered day and night. F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, sae. Md. in mate. #8=6©£= Barrrone. Ma" March 30, t0t. Gratenen Being enecely ere of deine tambstogeeeenen Paaw tse | Helmick g full histore of niy case. 10 be used at your discretion, ater five seas 30 Fe ‘Tight ear began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until Tost St . { my hearvng ta tins ear entirely sbape inert en eeamemmm cme amacenanmane [SCONE Quarries TEE ee aa oar a ee ners oe claporamy, that tne heaa notes would sie ta het mies a at oniy terayorariy, that tie heaa woises sian en oese at ‘he hearing i the adected ear would Beton forse at orlrel eouttccats The finest Building Stone eat shur tout advenisement, acodemtaby ina New York nd ordered your is meth Rien hod teed i ouiyea few drys according tovour divections the notes ceased. 20d in the state. Prepared to day, alter Gre mceh mie hearing tothe disease eat har Deen COU) restored. Thank you ship onshort notice Cor- Th Fandbegtoremain Very 1 ACWERMAN, 7508. Broadway, Baltimore, 3fd. respondence solicited. 2 Our treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation. . Bramination and atanominat |H. € RICHARDSOS, Proprietor apicaton = YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME *** cose. + Prop q INTERMATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 596 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, (LL. Hexsrick, Kansas, a 7,” s vi » z ~ - ~- ee ¥ aBoee 7 * ees .*. ee Melee Laat, ehata tee METAS x Young Color d OUNY COLT 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 address- ing, IMMEDIATELY, Edwin Ray Snyder, "ioe" GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. BR. O, MARTIN. == FRANK DRASIEY R. G. MARTIN & CO., ‘ $—Brokers—2 Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds, and Investments, TOPEKA, KANSAS. COMPANIES CHARTERED—— TN A TRL OHTES ANT BEOPOSITON SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED. OUR FACILITIES 7°" X22"Wedcetcep Correspondence solicited. R-G.MARTIN &CO 600 KANSAS AVcNUE TOPEKA, KAS. Cr, Ley) Ses - YOu Z ¢ sy é HEAD Zea AG 4 - é WSDy de RLF see 4 irk wr 1 DY ‘ oa, ] SES DEAF 1 4 = Die wf N | 1 ALL CASES OF by our newinvention. Only those born deaf are incurable, HEAD NOISES GEASE IMMEDIATELY. F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: Bauriwone, Md March 39, 190t- Genttemen :—Reing entirely cured of deafness thanks to your treatment, f wilt Daw give you a full netore of mis casts to be need at sour dieeretion. ‘Aboet ve nears ago nn Pightea’ began to sing. and this Lept on getting worse, untl I fost my hearing im this ear entirely Tondefventa tyentmient for catarrh, for three months, without any access, consulted a num: berof phveiaane ‘among ethers, the most eminent car spectalist of this city, who told me that Saly ak aperatioh could help fe and even that omiy cemporaniy, thatthe heaa noses would thes ceace: but the hearing in the adfected eat would be lovt forever Tikes aw sour adverisement acodemaly 1m. New York paper and ordered your treat; ment After Thad ucea it only a few days according tovour divectione the not-esceased. and IEaay, iter ve noth rehearing ra the dieeaed car hasbeen corel restored Tthask you iyandbegtoremain Very try KU WERMAN, 7308. Broadway, Baltimore, Std. Our treatment does not interfere with your usuut occupation. Bxamination and ata nominat apiece? YOU GAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME | *** cone. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 596 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, [LL. WH. E. JACKSON, M. D Puysictan AND SuncEon. Osice £04 Kansas Ave. avor Wallace's Drog Store. reiernows 635. TOPEKA, man These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, corn- fed Kanssas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE Chas. Wolff Packing Co. Ask your Grocer and Butcher for “Capital” Hams, no others “just as good. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR as <n i= Ralsfo The 5 Minute Breakfast Fead. Purina Health Flour “ Makes Je * ‘BRAIN BREAD” PURINA JUDAS, Sr. Lows Me TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS AND SUBSCRIBERS: What is most needed at this time is money. Each week we receive more news than we have room to publish, which necessitates the carrying over to the next issue. We would like to enlarge the paper, but cannot for the reason that a majority of our subscribers don't pay. If our correspondents would send a small money order each week with their news, it would encourage and assist us in accomplishing our aim to enlarge the paper. If you want your news published, pay up Subscribe and pay for the paper and get your neighbor to do the same. Our Correspondents should wake up and make a little cash for themselves as well as greatly assisting us. GARNETT, KANSAS Death of 16. Wallace. R. Wallace, one of the most highly respected citizens of this city, died at his home after a long illness of one year, Friday morning January 3, 1901. The funeral services took place Sunday at 2 p.m. fro mthe A. M. E. church and the remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of sorrowing friends to pay their last tribute to the memory of a good and useful man and an honorable citizen. Obituary. Richard Wallace was born in Hillsborough, Tennessee, November 25th, 1821, aged 80 years one month and 9 days. In 1821 he was married to Miss Mary Farrow. He came to Garnett from Xenia, Ohio. In 1871, where he has since resided. Of the family of 9 children, 3 are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace lived happily together for 55 years. He was converted at the age of 14 years and lived a consistent Christian 67 years, at all times warning men and women to flee from the wrath to come always holding prominent offices in the church from classleader to exhorter. He in moving to Garnett and finding no church here, he with six others began to plan for a place to worship God and by God's help Paul Quinn Cnapel was erected. Rev. Daniel Oaks was their first pastor and he was elected their first superintendent and served four years. No matter how hard his life-work seemed, he never complained and always prayed fervently to God for his help. Just before his death he said to his wife and children: "I am willing to suffer for Jesus sake" and admonishing all to "follow Jesus daily and their reward would be as his was eternal life." GREAT. BEND. KANSAS. The concert given by the A. M. E. Sunday school Xmas eve, night was quite a success, every one enjoyed a good time. The Xmas tree program conducted by the Baptist Sunday school, given in the Masonic Hall Xmas night was as grand as could have been and largely attended. The young ladies of the First Baptist Sunday school met January 4 and organized a club called the "Happy Hearts," all the officers were elected for six months. Adjourned on motion to meet at Miss Marie Murrant's Jan. 7, 1901. Miss Bettie Jones has returned home after spending Xmas with friends in Topeka. Mrs. Bell Howard is visiting relatives in the city. Miss Viola Goodman returned to her home in Garden City after visiting relatives in this city. Mrs. Katie Kinner was down from Larned Saturday to meet the Household of Ruth. Rev. Banks of Junction City will conduct a fifteen day's meeting. Miss Laura Franklin will soon be the happy wife of Mr. John Smith. Miss Eliza Perry's Sunday school class made her a present of two silver cups. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Sunday. OLATHE. KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. General Scott of Kansas City, Kansas, spent Monday and Tuesday of last week as guests of Mrs. A. Phillips. Mrs. K. Beasley and Mrs. John Jenkins are on the sick list. Rev. W. S. Blake of the Baptist church attended the state examination board meeting in Kansas City, Mo., last week. Mr. Rusus Ramsan of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday with Mrs. Phillips and family. Uncle John Bently is seriously ill. Miss Mayme Lewis has returned to her home in Kansas City after spending a few days with her brother, Wm. Lewis. Mrs. John Bryant of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of Mrs. Samuel Hegwol, the 1st of last week. Miss Annie Scott of Wilder, Kan. will spend the winter with her sister Mrs. Alexander. LINCOLN NEWS. Mr. George Shanklin who was striken with paralysis a week ago, is still in a precarious condition. Mr. J. H. Gill and Mr. Claud Lancaster are at the isolation hospital suffering with the smallpox. The latest accounts of the juvenile carnival and musical under the management of Mesdames. Grant and Moore were that they have $27 realized to pay off the debt entirely. Mrs. Julius Miller was indisposed last week, also Mr. James Dean is very ill. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell, on last Sunday, a fine boy, Mother and son are doing well. A week of prayer was observed at the Mt. Zion Baptist church and the Newman church last week, preparatory to a revival. The Sorosis Club was entertained by Mrs. A. P. Curtis Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. E. W. Barned and wife. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sewing circle met Friday with Mrs. Alice Grant. The executive board of the Baptist association met at the Mt. Zion church Tuesday. Rev.'s Adams, Cluke and Wilson were present. The officers and teachers of the Daptist Sunday school were elected last Sunday as follows: Superintendent. R. W. Mitchell; Assistant, Rev. A. Alexander; Secretary, Pearl Ross-Treasurer, Bertha Saunders; Librarian, Clinton Ross; Organist, Vera Grant; Teachers, Major Moore, Mr. Chatham, Rev. Jeffress, Luulu B. Moore, Ellen Corneal, Grace Saunders. The Sir Knights and Daughters of Tabor are preparing for memorial services in honor of Rev. Moses Dixon on February 14th. EMPORIA. KANSAS Miss Cyrenia Smith is reported on the sick list. Rev. W. H. Pollette of the St. James Baptist church is conducting a series of revival meetings which are nicely attended with hopeful projections of saving some souls. Mr. Emanuel Ray has purchased some property at 917 East street, and is preparing to build on same. Miss Birdie Councel is visiting In Burlington. Mr. Henry Thomas of Omaha, Neb., visited in our city last week the guest Mr. W. L. Phoenix. Mr. J. H. Twyman has returned to his work in Fleming, Kansas, after spending several days with his daughters. Mr. W. L. Pheonix reinstated himself with Wandering Star Lodge No. 1925, G. W. O. of O. F. Chas. J. Duncan, the invalid son of Mrs. Lucy Duncans was buried in Maplewood cemetery Thursday of last week. Mr. Edward Wicks went to Chetopa, after spending several days visiting in our city. The Belgians all meet at Man Ray's restaurant for lectures from the Belgian King—Mr. Bert Rich every Friday evening. Don't forget the revival at the St. James Baptist church. ATCHISON, KAN. What has the Negro to say who is always fighting colored people's enterprises? McNeater's hall has a Negro entrance and an entrance for whites. When the Negroes rent the hall they must take the side entrance, and when the whites rent it they use the front entrance! What have you to say to there being no rule to regulate vulgar dancing after you get in there? Your angelic voice has never been raised against it because the profit goes to a white man. Be no longer a slave to envy and jealousy. The Ebenezer Baptist church had a mortgage burning Thursday evening. Troy Steam Laundry Dunton @ Murphy, Props Prompt Service—Clean White work. ATCHISON, :-:- KANSAS We heartily congratulate the church on being free from debt. 'This is the second very creditable step on the part of our citizens. The True Eleven paid out last year. Now Ebenczer walks out. Who will be next? The night school is getting larger every meeting. We will have visitor's night in March and a great many white people have requested an opportunity to visit, which guarantees tangible aid if everything shows up right. A Sixth street gentleman assisted his wife in a crowd Tuesday evening to put on her automobile. Thinking she was a man for a minute he was faithfully teaching under the automobile for a short coat, to the great amusement of the coat. tlement for injuries he received in Omaha last summer. When smallpox comes into the city through white people the excitement don't run so high. Mr. J. D. Roberts has recovered from his rheumatic trip and is back to duty again. We are patiently awaiting the foot of Captain Hawkins. What do you say about giving our patriotic citizen a reception that would cause Funston to smile? Did Miss Mae Elligin get lost in big Kansas City? Calvin Johnson is still here. Atchison Springs must be all right. Henry Lastin is still in a precarious condition. JOPLIN, MO. Rev. M. L. Jackson is conducting a series of meetings at the M. E. church Misses Frances and Lillia Pritchette returned last week from Pleasanton, Kan. Miss Mayme Webb has been very sick. Miss Nellie Cheatum of Lowell visited her many friends here last week. A large crowd from here attended the dance in Galena Thursday night. Mrs. Chaney Jonce of East Town is still very low. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. And on Tuesday night a grand reception was given Elder Owens. A number of Miss Nannie Ewing's friends very pleasantly surprised her Monday night at her home on Moffett avenue, it being her eighteenth birthday. The evening was spent at cards and dancing. Delicate refreshments were served. The first annual installation ball and banquet of Orient Lodge No. 11, Knights of Pythias, was held at Century hall last 'tuesday night. About 250 invited guests participated in the grand event. An interesting program was rendered and music was furnished by McGee's orchestra. The following officers were installed: Chancellor Commander, J. A. Ewing; Vice Chancellor, J. A. Pinkard; Prelate, H. H. Curtis; Master of Work, H. H. Thomas; Keeper of R. & S. Louis Clark; Dochever, J. F. Wilson; Master of Finance, N. T. Green; Master of Arms, J. A. Shackleford; inner Guard, R. Perteller; Outer Guard, W. Davis. Everybody should subscribe for the Plaindealer this year. WEIR CITY, KANSAS. Mrs. Lucy Wrench departed from this life Monday morning at 12:05 a.m. She leaves a husband, 9q children, an infant, mother, and many friends to mourn her loss. She possessed many noble qualities and will be greatly missed by all. She was buried Wednesday p.m. nev. Z. H. Johnson of Clay Street Baptist church attended to the ceremonies. Another one has gone to rest. Where all around her are bright and blessed; Her worrying now is o'er. For there she will rest for ever more. Mr. Joe Fletcher, who has been sick for some time is still seriously sick. Mr. Brantley, accompanied by his brother-In-law, Mr. J. M. Reeves Jr., returned from Atlanta Tuesday Jan. 7. Mrs. John Bord of Yale was in the city the guest of her daughter, Mrs. S. Hampton. Sir A. G. Mosley, D. G. C., accompanied by S. W. Forer, installed the Great Pacific lodge in Pittsbury the 7th. Admits The Mrs. noon, porter, Caldw regul lunch meet Janus Mrs ternal club, work comp which each Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Borders were visitors in Nelson the 5th, guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Johnson. Mrs. Josephine Taylor, nee Pratt, of Pittman's class in the city Wednesday the 8th, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. Dorcas. Mr. Preston Bailey was a guest in Columbus Sunday. Geo. M. Hammel Merchant Tailor STRICTLY HIGH ART TAILORING 509 Kansas Ave Topeka JH GREENMANAGER. Electric Lights. Mrs. GERTRUDE PORTS, Prop. Steam Heat The Hotel Imperial, 107 FIELD ST., St. JOSEPH, Mo. First-class in all of its appointments. A modern place for the accommodation of the traveling public. 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Mrs. Caldwell and Miss Howell. After the regular form of business a three-course lunch was served. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. J. Clark Saturday, January 18, 1902, 1155 Lane street. Mrs. J. M. Wright very gracefully entertained the ladies of the Oak Leaf Club. One hour was devoted to needlework and the rest of the afternoon was completed by a musical program, after which a dainty lunch was served and each member received artistic souvenirs. The club meets with Mrs. E. Draine January 15. The Colored Ladies' Orphans' Home will meet with Mrs. Maggie Matley on Monday next at 4 p.m. Friends are always welcome to all of these meetings. The Shamrock Club met at the residence of Mrs. J. M. Jamison Tuesday, January 3. The club devoted one hour at work, after which a dainty two-course lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. L. Leonard Tuesday, January 21, 1827 Van Buren street. Carlie Plumb, President; Maggie L. Leonard, Secretary. On Tuesday evening the marriage of Mr. John W. Johnson and Miss Bessie E. Sneed was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, 304 Jefferson street, at 8 o'clock. Mr. Clarence Bradshad sang "Thou Art Mine Through the Long Years to Come," after which Mrs. O. A. Taylor played Lohengrin's wedding march, while the bride and groom entered and took their places behind a lace portierie. Rev. G. D. Olden then spoke the sacred words which made them man and wife. The ceremony was witnessed by a number of friends of the couple. The bride's gown was of white henrietta, elaborately trimmed with white satin ribbon, and she carried pink and white roses. The presents received were numerous and useful. Mrs. Johnson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sneed, and by the sweetness of her disposition has endeared herself to a host of friends in the city, while Mr. Jounson is well known as one of Topeka's popular young men. 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INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. County Attorney W. L. Sayers of Hill ity, Graham county, visited his broo roy. Roy Sayers, who is a student here, last week. Mr. Sayers is a bright young lawyer. He delivered a stirring address to the pupils in Chapel Thursday evening. The praise service next Sunday afternoon will be lead by Prof. Freeman and Mrs. Johnson. The public is invited to be present. Orders for clothing to be made have come in so fast in the tailoring department that Prof. Brown has been compelled to give up his literary classes and devote his entire time to catching up with his work. Prof. Carter will have charge of his academic work. Miss Nanette E. Fox, formerly of the Topeka Business College, has enrolled in our business course department and will finish as a first-class stenographer and typewriter. To illustrate the possibilities of what could be accomplished in this city if the too many street lounging young Negro boys could be induced to spend two or three school years in our tailor shop learning a useful trade, instead of all kinds of evil and vice, we were offered this week the entire contract of making boy's pants for the Topeka Woolen Mills, but not being in a position to fill the contract, we had to decline it. Qualification always finds its reward, the thing to do is to become qualified. Students for the spring term are enrolling daily. Parents are especially urged to put their boys and girls in schools where they are fitted to become useful as well as intelligent men and women. Rev. G. T. Ramey of Burlingame has arrived and has taken up the English course in the academic department. By the request of several city people, night classes in tailoring will be started February 1. It is hoped that all persons intending to enroll will notify the principal at once. Mrs. Mary Smith, our esteemed matron, is in Emporia this week attending the bedside of her daughter. We hope that she will shortly return. DIAMOND "C" TRADE C MARK SOAP "HUNTS DIRT." IT IS A GOOD HONEST SOAP Complete catalogue showing over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving the wrappers, furniabed free upon request. Send your name on a postal card, and we will mail you the catalogue. Address: Premium Dept., THE CUDANY PACKING CO., South Omaha, Neb. Diamond "C" Soap for sale by all grocers. LEAVENWORTH St. Philip's church took on gala attire during the holidays, and probably at no other place in the city was the joyous yuletida more manifest. The decorations were profuse, strikingly in evidence being the beautiful Christmas tree laden with toys to gladden the hearts of the many little Sunday school pupils. The sermons and songs were very appropriate, and the midnight service on Christmas eve, when communion was administered, was most impressive. The Progressive Study club was entertained on Friday by Mrs. John Palmer. Miss Julia Scruggs, oldest daughter of Mrs. Lucy Lamb, died at her home in Pottawatomie after a lingering illness. The funeral was at the A.M. E. church, under the auspices of the Good Samaritans. Mrs. Gates, president of the National Federation of Colored Women's clubs, will talk at the Mothers' meeting at Independent Baptist church, the third Sunday of this month. The bazaar which was to have been held last month by the members of St. Philips mission has been postponed until an early date in February. A large amount of enthusiasm is now being manifested and without a doubt th even will be successfull. Rev. J. W. Livingston lately took a flying trip to Kansas City. J. H. Wilson, of Pleasant Ridge, has gone to Omaha, to remain indefinitely. Misses Percy Clark and Rowena Brown, of the Tepeka industrial school, spent the holiday in the city. Misses Willa Smith and Carrie Johnson were visiting in Leavenworth last week. HUTCHINSON ITEMS. Rev. Palmer, of the C. M. church, who has done such great work in the city recently, is still laboring against great opposition. His work in this city should commend him to the kind courtesy of all christians. The Literary at the A. M. E. church it progressing nicely. The Second Baptist is having good service. Rev. Rainney, its pastor, is a first class carpenter and has just built a very substantial addition to the residence of Mr L. Tucker, on Thirteenth avenue, West. The Tabernacle church, pastor Rev. Dunn, is in excellent condition, with a Sunday school second to none in point of interest, Mrs. R. B. Perkerson Suprimentent. Misses Hattie McFadden and Maudie Brown gave a concert for the benefit of the church on Monday evening, December 31, which proved a grand success. Mrs. M. P. Johnson has returned home from Eureka, Kansas, where she has been spending the holidays with friends. Mr. Andrew Johnson, of Colorado Springs is again shaking hands with friends in this city. Miss Lena E Saunders entertained at her home on Fifth avenue, West, an enjoyable collection of friends in honor of Miss Nola Kelly, of Arkansas City. Miss Estelle Shackliford, late of Horton, Kansas, arrived in Hutchinson, her future home, on New Year's evening. Miss Shackliford is a bright young lady, having graduated from the Horton High school last spring. She entered the Salt City Business College this morning, taking up the following course of studies: Typewriting, short-hand, book-keeping and telegraphy. Hutchinson is always ready to greet such people as the Shacklefords. Mrs. Allen leaves this evening, to join her husband at Salina. Dr. Lemons leaves this evening for Leavenworth, where he will spend a few days in business. NORTH TOPEKA Notice—There will be a grand entertainment given by Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93, at the B. K. T. hall, 609 North Kansas avenue, Saturday night, January 18. Miss Lila Hyde, pianist. Ten cents admission straight. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, manager. Mrs. H. Murril, a member of Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93, is very sick. Anna Benton, member of No. 93, is sick. We are glad to know that our sister, Ida M. Jordan, is able to be out again by the close attention of Dr. O. A. Taylor. The Twelve Star Club will postpone their meeting to the fifth Wednesday in January. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, President; Mrs. Katie M. Teat, secretary. An entertainment at the residence of Mrs. Amanda Staley, 509 Passmore street, for the benefit of Mrs. Voorhies, was largely attended by the B.street members, and was a grand success. GARDEN CITY, KAN "Westward ho" has been the cry on the Americans since the days of '48, when the discovery of gold was made in California. Many who sought the yellow ore, after suffering many hardships, found the goal of their desire; but those who stopped to till the fertile soil of Kansas, and to grow up with an ever productive country, have had no occasion to regret it. WESTERN KANSAS FOR NEGROES. That western Kansas is the place for Negroes, who want to climb the industrial ladder, and be above complete servitude, is positive proof in itself. We need only to look at the great amount of cereal produced in this part of the country and be convinced—wheat, 737,354 bushels; corn, 264,842 bushels; oats, 178,985 bushels; barley, 431,352 bushels, and other small grain aggregating 1,800,000 bushels, is tangible evidence of what can be done here. If the country were only settled by honest sons of toil, there is no question, but that it would become a beehive of industry and wealth would be accumulated like sand by the roadside. The soil is of the best quality, being a rich black sandy loam requiring but little moisture to produce a luxuriant growth of vegetation of any variety. Hodgeman county is probably the best county for Negroes at present. First, because of the fertility of the soil; second, because of the nearness to water, being only from 18 to 50 feet from the surface; third, because of the eternal pastures and the strength of the grass, affording nutrition enough to fatten cattle for the market without an ear of corn; fourth, because there is a settlement of Negroes about four miles north of Jetmore who own nearly 2,000 acres of land under cultivation and many more under pastures. Then there is Meade county, beautiful for situations, with its rolling plains and fortile soil that never falls in its pastures, which affords abundant feed for cattle, sheep and hogs. Agriculture is carried on in this county to a very large extent, raising from fair to good crops every year. Also Finney and Kearney counties are nearly as good in agriculture, but more adapted to stock raising than agriculture, yet there is much small grain grown in both counties. This is the Negroes paradise and he should take advantage of it, and come out from the crowded east and come west where he can get "elbow room." To some these sayings and statistics might seem to be exaggerated, but they are taken from Secretary Coburn's latest state statistical report, and the products mentioned are a summary of Ford, Finney, Haskell, Hodgeman and Kearney counties inclusive. Now the question is, will you allow the Germans, Bohemians and others from Ohio, Iowa, Indiana and other eastern states to come and take all of this land without you getting your share? What does 160 acres cost? It costs from $16 to $20, simply the filling, that is all. Every Negro ought to own 160 acres at such a price. I meet appeal to the young Negroes to come_west, take this land and in a few years he able to stand upon your feet. I will gladly furnish any information to those desiring to come. Send stamps for reply. I am yours for the race. : 1 MATT. S. JONES. Pastor Second Baptist Church, Garden City, Kan.