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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Having Been Proven Guilty in the Courts of Seducing an Innocent Young Girl, Rev. Olden Tries to Force People of Character Upon a Par With Himself! G. D. Olden's Black Career This Destroyer of Virtuous Girls and Wrecker of Homes Will Find Material for a Very Good Sermon. VOLUME IV. The daily papers have been giving much space to the scandalous utterances of G. D. Olden. It would be advisable for these papers to know a few things about the man whom they seek to foist upon the colored people as their leader. We know some things about this man, and THE PLAINDEALER asks that the people study this record. Rev. Geo. D. Olden, pastor of the First African Baptist church, corner of Third and Quincy streets, seems to have lost sight of the purpose of his pulpit Last Sunday night, this very reverend Good Devil Olden, took occasion to use the small congregation assembled as the dumping ground upon whom to pour out the filth accumulated in him against the Negroes of this city. At that time he sought to malign the names of the editor and business manager of this paper, because we have accused him of making false statements concerning the demands of the good people of Lowman Hill. He saw fit to announce in the daily papers of this city that he proposed to answer Mr. Childers' statement in relation to the protests of the people of Lowman Hill against locating their school in an unhealthy locality. Instead of answering Mr. Childers, he breaks out in a tirade of personal abuse against him and the manager of THE PUMMERAL. We are not in the habit of resorting to personalities, but like this religious hypocrite who uses the livery of God to serve the devil in, we can do so when the occasion requires. We are certainly willing to place our records alongside of Mr. Good Devil Olden's and abide the judgment of the public. It will not be necessary for us to take the record of Mr. Olden in Tennessee and Colorado, but only to take up that part which belongs to his history in Kansas. He stands today the self confessed father of a still born child, the result of the seduction of one of the hard-working girls of his congregation. This gin-soaked renegade is not a fit man to talk about men who are doing much to build up those he is tearing down by robbing innocent young girls of their virtue and hard-working women of their meagre earnings. This man Olden has done more to check the progress of the Negroes in every town, city or hamlet he ever inhabited than any one else. He cannot point to one church he ever pastored without leaving a disgrace: either a divided congregation, the seduction of some young girl or the making away with funds. He is a disgrace to the fair name of the ministry. Read the history of his church career in Denver, and Chattanooga, Tenn., where he is charged with robbing and wrecking one of the largest churches in the South. This Negro is to the white men of Kansas what the "nigger" driver was to the slave holder in the darkest days of servitude. He always pictures the darkest side of the Negro to curry favor with that class of whites who are our enemies, and gets newspapers that never see the good qualities of the race to publish his slush. His congregation has reduced from three hundred members to forty. His continued abuse of his race has reduced his visitors and curiosity seekers to an average attendance of about four. The first and second charge from this religious gin barrel was advertised in all the dailies; notwithstanding his street supplication, forty was all he could muster to listen to his tirade of abuse. The idea of a man preaching to his congregation that the white people are on the right arm of God, as though the Lord made exceptions in nationalities, is but gin-dazed frothings of an idiotic brain. This fellow has preached for years that God had no favorites, that He was a just God, and now to tell his people that he (Olden) has changed, is enough to make the good people who comprise his congregation desert. But few people know that Rev. Olden is addicted to the gin habit —his head being too small to chamber the allotted amount of gray matter, was perhaps over-charged If the Negro haters who revel in the luxury of hisswill barrel religion will take the time to look on page 123 of the records in the City Court they will find that this despoiler of innocent maidens is charged by a poor, hard working girl, with being the father of her still-born child. This poor girl came to Topeka from the farm where she was reared by a loving mother and devoted father, to find employment to assist them in their declining years. No sooner was she prepared to make an honest living in this city than she was lured into the sanctuary where this wolfish vulture was in charge. No time was spared to make her believe she was safe in this dock, until he began to make love to her. He, a man of family, continued to offer inducements to her under promise of marriage (is her sworn statement in the court) until he accomplished her ruin. Criminal proceedings were instituted in the City Court of Topeka, Sept. 11, 1899, to compell him to support their child. He set up a plea that the child was dead and therefore no support was needed. The cold blooded treatment this poor girl received at the hands of this ecclesiastical renegade is enough to chill the blood in the veins of the foulest murderer on earth. Mr. Good Devil Olden brags about his lily white record before the courts. He has probably forgotten his murderous assault upon Rhus Frazier, indictment for which still stands in the District Court. As a further emphasis of his blood-thirsty proclivities, this religious gin mill stands in his pulpit and boasts that he carries deadly weapons. Really he is an eloquent specimen of the degenerate, bull dozing Negro who breeds race prejudice. How self-respecting people can allow such a man to pastor them is more than we are able to understand. Are they crazy or has he hypnotized them? There is not another church in Topeka that would harbor a minister like this hell-hound. He talks about decency, which has been an unknown thing throughout his career. If he would practice the doctrine he is now preaching, he would be at this very moment in hell or Tennessee where Jim Crow cars have been provided for tough Negroes. John Brown, who gave his life on the scaffold at Harpers Ferry, and his noble followers never intended that the fair name of Kansas should ever be cursed by race prejudice. That is why the loyal whites fought to keep Quantrel and his band of guerillas out of the state. The site where now stands Washburn College was given with the understanding that he who sought knowledge should not be denied on account of his color. The Negro is not seeking social recognition from the white people, of which fact they are fully aware. This bug bear of Olden's, to fleece the white people out of money to build his church, is a source of annoyance to the people of this community and a stop should be put to it at once. We did well before he came and can do better if he leaves. He is an unwelcome guest among the rank and file of the people of this city, and if he thinks not, let him call them to his rescue and the result will be only his small congregation, who are growing tired, very tired of him. A few of his most prominent members say they are sick of him, that they are only hanging together that they may save their property, which it is doubtful if they can do. The manager of this paper has nothing to regret or take back for his actions while living in Kansas and only regrets that he can't live it over again. The people who succeeded in this land did so from loyalty to the race to which they belong. A traitor may for a time enjoy the doubtful glory of an inverted hero, but like the transient glory of Booth and Gitteau, they soon become obnoxious and are relegated to their justly earned oblivion. It has never been claimed by the editor or business manager of this paper that we were leaders of the people of Kansas, but TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 31, 1902. M. PASSING COMMENT we seek honestly to defend the race when traduced by an eccliastical renegade and hypocrite, or any enemy of the race. The Negroes of Kansas are honest and hard-working, they are building homes and character. They are today paying over twenty thousand dollars of taxes in Shawnee county alone, and like ninety percent of the whites who are buying homes, they rejoice in the privilege of building and loan companies that render it possible to acquire a home by their meager earnings. If this won't hold the ermine of his "Satanic Majesty," we have a forty pounder in store for him. We hope the papers that published his slang will herald to the white people the record of a man they call "an eloquent divine and smart." PROMINENT CITIZENS TALK. In speaking of Olden, Rev. A. M. Ward, pastor of St. John A. M. L. church said: "I think the course of Rev Olden is a disgrace in every respect. I do not desire to enter into a mud slinging combat, nor lower myself to the necessity of it. I decline to talk further." Mr. Isaac Goff, of 422 East First street had the following to say in regard to the Rev. G. D. Olden: "Olden isn't any part of a gentle- Concluded on Page 1 PROF *PASSI Prejudice in the Public Schools. The great question which confronts us is, whether the prejudice in the public schools lies in the teacher or the scholars. When the white child begins his or her school career and is forced to attend with colored children, the first instruction received from the parents is, not to associate with those "niggers," or have anything to do with them, telling them everything to excite their prejudice. Such is the beginning of that awful curse which haunts us, but as the young white child comes in contact with the young Negro he finds him altogether different from his parent's description. He finally comes to respect and even love him, and that strong feeling once formed has, naturally, no ending, but grows stronger as the child grows. As, however, the children pass from the primary to the higher grades, the white teacher soon notices this close friendship, and spares no pains in breaking it. They are separated; and today, in the High school, where the colored students are not sitting in groups, one vacant seat divides them from their white classmates. Being thus Politics and Politicians D. S. Fisher, postmaster of Reating, Kas., was in Topeka this week, attending the Kansas Day club. We notice the colored brother was largely absent from the Kansas Day Banquet table, for the reason he was too busy to attend. Hon. D. W. Hanua. Hon, D. W. Hanna, of the Sixth district, opened headquarters at the Copeland this week. He is looming up bright for Lieutenant Governor, and the boys say that he is a winner. He was a delegate to the last National Convention at Philadelphia, and stands well with the people of his district and state. Affable and congenial, he is making his mark. Hon. D. N. Myers. D.S. Myers, the present popular Councilman of the Second ward, wishes to announce to his friends his candidacy for a second term. Mr. Myers is at present chairman of the Fire committee and an influential member of the Ways and Means F. JOHN WESLEY HOFFMAN, PR PROF. JOHN WESLEY HOFFMAN, PH. D. separated from his Negro friend the white boy becomes weaned away from him, and soon falls in line with his teachers and other comrades, marching with heavy tread, arrayed under the great, spreading "Banner of Prejudice." How Does this Strike You! The Negro is "it" down in Oklahoma. By virtue of a recent decision of the Supreme Court, one Negro child can force the school district to build and maintain a separate school. If that is not bang up against it we would like to know the reason why. The Negro does not have to come in contact with the common herd. Speaking of being nice, we would like to see a set of people any where on earth, equal to the "ruling race" in Oklahoma. The white man may enjoy the pipe dream of "ruling," but when it comes to the real thing a black skin is "it" with a vengeance. Just a Jew in 1901. In these days, when this wide realm of ours is convulsed through special evangelical efforts, it would not be in bad taste for the good people of America to examine one phase committee, and has a good record behind him. Mr.Myers has been an employee of the Santa Fe for many years, and combining the shop vote with that of his many other friends, it is certain he will be a strong candidate. S. T. Howe. Samuel T. Howe has announced himself as a candidate for Councilman from the Fifth ward. E.A. Enright for Coverner. County Attorney E. A. Enright, of Wyandott county, is an avowed candidate for Governor. Mr. Enright is now serving his second term as attorney for his county. He has served his people well. He is well known throughout the state and is receiving many flattering notices of his candidacy. The residents of Copeland County who have had a chance to grasp his hand say that he has the kind of a grip that makes the other fellow hustle. Mr. Enright trains with the young crowd and has his heart in the right place when it comes to dealing with our people. He has demonstrated this by appointing Hon. Brown S. Smith, one of the best Negro lawyers in Kansas, as his deputy. Mr. Smith was here along with Mr. Enright, looking after the good things at the Kansas Day Club's Banquet. H. D. of their record with a view to correcting it in a measure. We have had more or less to say during the past year about the numerosity of special dispensations issued by the American people for the purpose of disposing of supposed criminals not exactly in accordance with the provisions of the law. The record of 1901 reads as follows: During the year 1901 lynchings occurred in the various states and territories as follows: Alabama, 15; Arkansas, 5; California, 6; Florida, 7; Georgia, 14; Idaho,; Indiana, 1; Kansas, 2; Kentucky, 7; Louisiana, 10; Mississippi, 16; Missouri, 6; Montanna, 4; North Carolina, 1; South Carolina, 5; Tennessee, 12; Texas, 11; Virginia, 2; West Virginia, 1; Arizona, 1; Oklahoma, 2. Of the total number 107 were Negroes, 26 whites, 1 Indian and one Chinaman. We cannot account for the accident to the Indian and the Chinaman, but the 107 Negroes, are a few less than 1900, and indicate that the ferocity of the Southern white man grows as the years glide away. Prof. John Wesley Hoffman. The Leading Scientist of the Race, Study of Whose Life Will Furnish a Noble Example for the Notre Youth For a long time there was doubt as to the mental capacity of the Negro race in the United States, but that doubt has given place to a conviction that the race is altogether quite clever, and is making as rapid progress as any other people could under the circumstances. That is the view of those who accept the Negro's progress at face value, but the close student of race development sees something in that advancement that attracts the notice of the man of science and fixes his attention upon it. The black man is burning the midnight oil. He is making a trial of the forces of nature, as he discovers her laws, and is using the knowledge thus gained for the good of mankind. Fifty years ago, the most optimistic view of race progress in America would hardly have warranted the conclusion that in less than forty years after emancipation the colored people would have produced a man of their race who, at the beginning of this wonderful twentieth century, stands pre-eminent as a scientist, and yet this has come true. Such a man is John Wesley Hoffman, professor of Chemistry and Agriculture in George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo. Prof. Hoffman has scarcely reached the prime of life. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, at a period of great political activity in his section of the country. Unlike most of the younger men of his race in the south, he has studiously avoided the political arena and has devoted his entire energies to the study of science. He has prepared himself for his work by studying at the best colleges and universities available to him, namely: Howard University, Washington, D.C.; Michigan Agricultural College; Albion College. He has also pursued special 'studies at Harvard University, Sumner Scientific school in Organic Chemistry: Cornell University, Summer School, in Nature Study and Bacteriology; Marine School of Biology, Wood's Hall, Mass., where he studied Marine Botany and Embryology. He has made a special study of butter and cheese making and dairy bacteriology at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Ont., Canada. He has held chairs in some of the leading colleges of the country; State University, Louisville, Ky.; Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; State Colored College of South Carolina; and Florida State Industrial College. In all these colleges he has won fame for himself. Possessed of a charming personality, undemonstrative but forceful, kind, earnest, magnetic, it is a delight only to see him in the lecture room and to listen to the well-modulated tones of his pleasing voice. The bright, eager faces of the students and their intelligent questions give abundant evidence of his power to interest and instruct. Prof. Hoffman is eminently practical in his work and uses his wide scientific information to effect immediate results in helping the condition of his people. His reputation was first made in the North, when the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, an association known for its long line of distinguished scientists, did itself the honor to elect Professor Hoffman as a member of said society because he had originated a new variety of strawberry, known as the Hoffman Improved Seedling Strawberry, abnormally large and exceptionally sweet, that is now cultivated along the Atlantic coast by truck farmers, from New Jersey to Florida. He was the first colored man in the South to introduce among his people the latest methods of buttermaking and the methods of ripening cream for buttermaking with a selected form of bacteria. His reputation has come to him through his persistently applied efforts in experimental work that attracted the attention of the United States Department of Agriculture. At Washington he reported to the United States Department of Agriculture the first appearance among the fruit trees of the South of the parasitic insect called the San Jose Scale, and traced out its methods of introduction into the gulf states. A few months ago he made a wonderful stir in agricultural papers by stating that the Southern Sorghum molasses could be used for fattening NUMBER 5. beef cattle and use among dairy cows to give a better flow of milk. He suggested material such as peanuts, rice and corn, crushed in certain quantities, and enough molasses used to be easily absorbed. The French Societe d'Agriculture at a recent meeting called attention to this new cattle food suggested by Professor Hoffman, and suggested making a test of its merits by using some of their French sugar refineries' molasses. Prof. Hoffman is a veritable enthusiast. He travels extensively, visiting dairying factories and scientific schools in the United States, Canada, and Europe. He is constantly on the lookout for new and improved ideas, thus opening up new industries to the colored youths and assisting them in a practical way to better their condition. Among the colored people of the South he has been an inspiration, and has caused them to take a new interest in dairying and agriculture. Doubtless he is honored by membership in more scientific associations than any other Negro living at the present time. Among them in this country and abroad the following may be mentioned. American Society of Naturalists; Boston Society of Natural History; Torrey Botanical Club, of Columbia University, New York City; American Association for the Advancement of Science; Boston Mycological Society; Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society of England; Royal Microscopical Society, of London; German Society of Biology, of Berlin; Royale de Zoology, of Antwerp, Belgium. He is a member of the New York Zoological Society, of which Hon. Levi P. Morton is president, and such men as Andrew Carnegie and Hon. Seth Low, Mayor of New York City, are members, and member of the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, of which Hon. J. Pierpont Morgan is the honored president. He is also a Fellow of the American Geographical Society, among whose prominent members may be noted. Dr. Frudtz Nansen, of Sweden, North Pole explorer; Civil Engineer R. E. Peary, U. S. N. North Pole explorer; Envoy Matias Romero, of the Republic of Mexico. Some time ago Prof. Hoffman was invited by the director of the Danish Biological Station of Copenhagen, Denmark, to spend the summer on board of the Government ship during the summer months, for the purpose of studying the animal and plant life of the Danish waters. During the past three years he has been conducting a very interesting experiment in the South. He has succeeded in growing from imported tea seeds from China, Ceylon and Japan, some very excellent tea plants. He has demonstrated that a first class grade of tea can be grown in the mild climate of the South, that will bring a higher price than the best imported grades, as it is not affected by the long sea voyage or any adulteration. It is a pure article, plucked and cured directly from the tea garden. He is anxious to get his people in the South interested in this new industry. His plan during the coming summer is to travel through the South and introduce this new industry among his people He has chosen the South as his future field of labor because of the magnificent opportunity to develop the agricultural resources of that section, if the science of agriculture is properly taught to those whose life work it will be to make that country what it is possible to make it. Prof. Hoffman has planned out a very unique scale of work in the South, which has met with wonderful results. He conducts a series of conferences each summer, which he calls Farmers' Institutes. Attractive posters, setting forth the subjects to be discussed and the branches taught, are posted in the various counties, and a general invitation is extended to the farmers and those interested in farming generally. Some big building is placed at his disposal, and this is packed with "tillers of the soil," who listen eagerly to the practical way in which these subjects are handled—such subjects as intensive farming, truck farming, raising and curing their own meats, buttermaking, canning of their own fruits and vegetables, poultry raising, and subjects that teach them not only how to get a living but how to live. It is surprising to note the number of white farmers that become interested in attending these meetings, and in fact, the intense interest the white people of the South as a whole take in the effective work of Prof. Hoffman in that section, the results of which are seen daily, while the daily papers speak in a very appreciative way of what has been done. Such men as Prof Hoffman the Negroes need in a large and increasing number, and we rejoice that he demonstrates and gives promise of the possibilities of his people. Topeka Plaindealer. ee Faawaed H Topte, Shoes comty, Rs 7 Peay meses byte lander Pulstog Co, ave phe eee TOR CHILES Devas Sanwcas . H. CHILDERS - Error Eee. SUBSCRIFTION RATES: : wie year by tnail.ccesesere-nenseseecenenaeneneee " Sasha ee Feeacovos mmmananeesesieeei —_— anteed tthe postice a Tope as seconelas ane ————— FRIDAY, JAN. 31, 1902. ——— ee ouaustaeeLe: In the religious columns ©* our daily papers, last Sunday, the Rev. G. D. Olden announced that he would reply to Mr. Chil- ders, on the matter of mixed schools. In the outset, we desire to express our supprise that so “brilliant a gentleman’’ as this should presume to mistate our position in order to apologize for his own false statements. We have no hesitancy in saying that we are personally opposed to separate schools, but we have not at this time sought to force our views upon the public in the face of conditions fixed by law. Neither have the colored people of Lowman Hill. We are not surprised, when the reverend gentleman descends to dirty per- sonalities rather than discuss a question of principles. The per- sonal flings at the editor of this paper are so very silly and non- sensical that we are inclined to look upon Olden as an *‘amoos- in’ cnss’’ were it not that the effect of his remarks touching the entire race, are hurtful and per- nicious. We care very little for his garbling of our editorial be- fore his congregation, believing along with Olden, that wher both of us ‘go hence withou day,** truth will prevail. Kansas authorizes Boards o Education in cities of the Firs class to separate white and color ed children. This law represent the combined wisdom of th legislators of the state. We hav no desire to quarrel with the law but we do say that the result o the working of the law is more re sponsible for the increase of rac prejudice in Kansas, than thi conduct of any class of Negroes Bring the children up together send them to school side by side and, like water, they will fin their level. If Mr. Olden woul: spend the time in advising th colored people of his church t live upright, honorable lives, t save something of each day’ earnings, to teach their childre: to respect themselves and others that he spends in parading th ignoble results of slavery, thi results to the race would be ap preciated and honor would com: to him. The people of Topeka nee men in their churches, who wil be living examples of the pre cepts of the lowly Nazarine. Thi boastful platitudes of Rey. Older about the duties of the race fal flat when placed alongside thi real accomplishments of the Ne groes, In forty yearsthe Negroe: have accomplished much, anc they are doing more, unaided ex cept by their own efforts. Thi ; Prompt, Clean , White Work Collars. cesses -2e Cf escsese sseseeered® ) Shirts. se sees veeenBe > Ladies's and Gent's Woolen » Garments laundried with- | ; out shrinkage. | > CAPITAL HANDLAUNDRY | ) fn paer THIRD or. ) Telephone 790 and the wagon ) will call for your bundle. white people are not taking mon- ey out of their pockets and do- nating to Negroes to buy farms, only as the Negroes give value received by their labor, either physical or mental. | Every day, white children are being sent home from the public schools because ot their lack of cleanliness and nota single white pulpit isdisgraced by the tirades of its preacher. Nomember of the Board of Education has pre- sumed to announce such inform- ation to the public, as Mr. Olden charges against President Wil- son. The proportion of clean white and colored children is about equal. As for his reasons for separate schools, they have no foundation in fact, and are not worthy serious consideration. And a Negro preacher who is ostracised by his religious de- nominational organization, and whodocs not allow Negro minis- ters to occupy his pulpit, canno be regarded asa leader of any great number of his people, Se lah. Tue Eprror. LINGUIMG DEAD NEGROLS number of state university stu- | dents stole the body ot a Negro from a disrecting college, and had a sham Iynching with iton the campus. What a joke! Yet the faculty permitted it. The impression grows that mem- bers of the faculty at Lawrence are afraid of the young men with long hair who attend school there.—Atchi- son Globe. ‘That is just what is the matter with a state educational institution that depends upon the legislature for funds to run it, These bad boys, or some of them, were sons or relatives of senators or members of the legis- islature. Others may be members of one of these bodies themselves, some day. There is no telling how low down ¢ fellow who commences by stealing the body of adead Negra from a {dissecting room may som day get. The Faculty of a state in stitution have got to practice politi cal methods and stand in with the |powers that be, or are going to be or atleast think they should. Anc '| generally we have noticed, they tr mighty hard to.—Holton Recorder || Would it not be a good idea to re |move the state university from poli |ticsand then the faculty would no [likely cater to the sons of politic ians. Had this lynching of a dea | Negro occurred in Louisiana or Tex as, it would be termed “anothe ‘| Democratic outrage in the South” b; ‘| Republican papers of Kansas, Bu Jas it occurred in Kansas they deer it wiseto keep mum If the young dissolute hellions were bloodthirst enough to practice lynching a dea Negroit only shows their inclinatior |to lynch a live one, which is likel prevented throvgh cowardice.—Th || Horton Commercial. The foregoing statement and comment is from one of the lead- ing papers of Kansas, and THE PLAINDEALER very respectfully refers it to Rev. Olden and his ilk. It shows the trend of sen- timent as the result of the per- nicious teachings of a certain class of white and colored men who desire to see the racial lines drawn more closely, Lynching has become so much a part of the nature of the American peo- ple that children are practicing with dead bodies to make perfect their diabolical work of destruc- tion. The State University of Kansas has been disgracea by such an occurrence and the fac- ulty should see to it that the guilty culprits are dealt with without mercy. This is not a political question, but one that concerns the good name of the state. LINCOLN DAY EXERCISES. _ The parties who havein charge the Lincoln day exercises, to be held in Representative hall, on February 12th, report that every- thing points towards a succsssful meeting. Responses from almost every invitation have been re- ceived, and all favorable. Com. piste program will be published next issue. WHY EDUCATED! This question, large as it is, seldom enters the fertile brain of the Negro, young or old. It is a question almost unanswerable, one which may be answered ina dozen different ways, but the real answer is yet to be found. Some say, ‘‘We are educated to be prepared, when thrown on the world, to earn an honest liv- ing."" That is true, but there is something yet lacking; not every- body who is or has been educat- ed puts it to that use. Then, why are they educated? The Negro does not realize the full meaning of an education. |The public schools which we at- tend furnish us with a book edu- cation; the Industrial Institutes furnish us with an education of our hands and brains; but why? Is it simply so that you can say that Iam a graduate of some large institution, inhabit the low- est dens frequented by the lowest of mankind? No, it is to shape your future, fit yourself so tha’ you may stand beside your whit brother in any establishment anc meet the stern duties of life. Parents must take hold of thi '| question, take their children int their confidence and tell them o [the dangers and pitfalls in thei jay. If they do not, this selfish "| wicked world most certainly will "|The time has come when th esi of education must b Vitahen up in earnest and viewe ‘lin a broader sense. al Cc. E. Lancstox. PASTEUR. SCIENTIFIC CLVB | Such an interest as is manifested in the scientific department was never hefote witnessed in the history of this institution, The work of Prof, J. W Hoffman, who came to us this year to occupy the chair of the profressor cf chemistry and biology, has so eminent- ly inspired the students as to generate a more anvious and inevitable thirst for scientific knowledge in the minds of the scientific students. ‘The stu- dents have not only inereased the in terest in their studies, but are seizing every opportunity to become etter 23- quainted with the recent caperiments and inventions which tend to moiity the present situation of commercial interest. Last fall a club was organized wita the title “Pasteur Scientific Club.” anil Prof. J. W. Hoffman was elected as its chairman,” The eothustasm that has been displayed by the members of the club in its sarious sessions is cor- mendable, and the papers, speeches ard discussions haye been confined to sub- jects of greatest importance to the coming scientist. Elaborate discus- sions base been on such subjects as the “Evolution of Man. “Probability of Machines of Perpetual Motion,” a1i the “Effect of the Recent Inventions of Wireless Telegraphy” At our last meeting, January 22 the following pro- gram was rendered: Paper, Bessie Hensley; questions (on science). Attre Fleming: select reading, Daisy White; budget, Danfel W. Bowles: paper, Mary Campbell; paper, Myrtle E. Carr. Dis- cussion, “Resolved, That wireless tel egraphy will in five years supercede the present system.” The subject wis elaborately discussed and the yours men who spoke exhibited the result of [oafetul study of this important, sub- ject. The speakers were as follows: (Affirmative, Sylvester Kiby, Q. F. Whaley, Artee Fleming and J. A. Pal- Jon; negative, W. W. Goff, M. L. Mac- key and Wm. McCollum, ‘The present Indications are that the work will continue to increase and the result will be that our institution will develop many of the colored scientists whom the world so eagerly awaits. JOHN A. FALLON, Secretary and Reporter. Go ‘Way Back seeeAND TRY... 3 8 Snow's Fine Eapostarant When in Leavenworth wwCall at... “THE CHOCTAW” Joe Lacey, Proprietor. He is always at home to his friends. 326 Choctaw Street. MUSICAL STUDIO 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. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, State of Kansas, Shawnee county, as In the matter of the estate of Lewis Abbott late of Shawnee county, Kansas NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. 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Amanda Seales, one of the above named defendants, will take notice that she has been sued In the above entitled action In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas, and that unless sne uppears an answers to the petition filed In sald ac- tion on or before the Sth day of March, mt, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof, foreclosing mortgagcs upon lot No. 172, First avenue East, Crane's addition to Topeka, and forever barring her of any right, t..le or interest therein, JULIA COLEMAN, By her attorney, W. 1. samtson, Send your sons and daughters to the WESTHRN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS A great school for our youth. Nowa part of our State’s Interests—Negroes should here train their children for the work of life and its duties. S2DEPARTMENTS! ‘TurotocicaL Deranimenr to prepare tor the ministry. desiring to fulfil the demands in our pul- pits today. Noxmat Derarimen, preparing or the work oftcaching in the public schools and giving a higher training to those desiring the same. Prerakaiory Dita ment, fitting students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such m_ child- hood, Musicat Depaximenr, for furnishing an oppor- tunity for proficiency in that finest of fine arts— | music. Stare Ixpustxtar Derariment. It is the in- | tention of this department to give our youth train- | ing, fitting them for the work of life 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 , fabor. With such training no man need fear for the future of his children or the future of his race. ; Courses, Architectural or Mechanical drawing and Carpentry. Printing, both job and journey- man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. . _ Facutty—The faculty is composed of graduates t 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. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer......... Hair to match all Comptexiuns. SWITCHES AND MAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, Torzma, Kansat George Klien & Co MAKERS OF High-Grade Buggy and eam Harness «Repairing Promptly Executed... 718 Kansas Ave. Topeke, Kan aera ree LM. ENIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. 2,0 of Fir. a pee CP gan ERs 32-636Quincy Street. Topeka,Kas ie Missouri ae Pacific ecm L er Route Th THE GREAT, pee SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the Statesof Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian Territory. 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Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. 1. 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. Oproriusitizs—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same, No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most | deserving are given crcdit for the same. Exvesses—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on en- trance, $1. 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, tg01. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. T. 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Straightine docs not 2 3 make the hair sticky or gummy, and will not become rancid. Straightine is sold at all drug stores. Price, 25 cents a can (one month’s treatment), If $ your druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will send it by mail, $ Securely wrapped, on receipt of 30c. in stamps.” Address, 3 3 NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, va.3 "3Agents can make big money. Write for terms. 3 ONLY DIRECT LINE TO COLORADO SPRINGS AND MANITOU, Take advantage ot these cheap ratea and spend the vacation in Colorado. Sleeping car reservations may be made uow for any of the excursions Write for full information and the beautiful book “COLORADO THE MAGNIFICENT’—tent free. JNO. SEBASTIAN, G.P.&T. A, Chicago, 1, E,W. THOMPSON, G.P.AT.A. Topeka, Kas THE KANSAS SAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) Cuenute, Kansas, Authorized Capital $700,000 eStock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and ‘financial agent. J.S HALE. 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TOE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. hat goes in every one dollar box is enough to Bake toyone gbtic grow Tong and straights and keeps It from falling out. Highly perfared and rakes the halr soft and ensy to. comb Many Tour euxiomers say one of our dollar boxes 1k morih in delim, yet we sell it for one dollar @ box. THE NO-SALLL thrown in free. ‘Any perton seading'us one dollarin a letter or past ORice money order. exprersmoney order oF cetwtered letter, we will send it through the Te* wataco prepaid: or ityon want ft nent 0 will come by exerevs, 2c, extra, Tn any ease where It fails to do what we ¢ re wiliretara the money of send’ Dox f harge. Packed so that no one Will know ents except receiver. CRANE AND CO., = 122 west Broad Streec, ‘Bicaxonn,! Ya. ABOUT YOU OR YOUR FRIEND The best place to buy drugs is at Lee's. Miss Hortense Ridley is ill. Mrs. Thomas Mack is in Oklahoma visiting her mother. Mr. Pinkey Jones will leave for New York soon. Mrs. Cora Ray is very ill at her home 210 Kline street. S. P. McCarroll spent a few days in Kansas City. The Rosebud Club will entertain at a reception February 5th. A. J. Bowling of Emporia spent a few days in the city. Mrs. L. Weeks of Emporia is visiting friends in the city. Miss Martin of Garnett visited Miss Cora Merritt last week. S. T. Jones of Leavenworth spent Wednesday in the city. Mr. Alex. Moss, who has been on the sick lise, is slowly improving. James Rose Cornellum, of Chicago, is visiting his cousin, James Williams. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Mr. Johnnie Hoe came up from Kansas City and spent Sunday with his parents. M. G. Martin of Holton was in the city to attend the Old Fellows' banquet. Preston Chiles of Chicago passed through the city Wednesday enroute to California. Mrs. Jas. Thompson of Chicago is visiting in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ellen Slaughter See Abe Jacobson at 302 Kansas avenue, for new and missfit clothing; Also loans money on all valuables. Rev. Woods and wife of Osage City, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Rev. W. P. Greene. Mrs. Angia De Priest of Albuquerque, N. M., spent a few hours in the city Friday, curreute to Chicago. B. S. Smith, county attorney of Wyandotte county, spent Wednesday in the city. J. E. Washington and Wm. Austin of Leavenworth spent Wednesday in the city. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 W. Eighth street. S. T. Howe of the Fifth ward is announced as a candidate for councilman. He would make a good one. Mrs. Mollie Jackson and three grandchildren of Eskridge are visiting Mrs. M. J. Harris. Mrs. A. Taylor of Leavenworth spent Sunday in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Overr. Miss Henrietta Jackson came up from Kansas City Monday to visit relatives and friends. Miss Maymie Johnson of the K S. N. spent Sunday with her parents. She returned to Emporia on Monday. Mrs. Patteson of Kilmer is the mother of triplets. Our ladies should call to assist her. Mr. Patteson is a small farmer. Mrs. Margaret Roberts after a month's visit in Maple Hill returned home last Sunday. Mr. Arthur Young left Tuesday for a week's visit in Kansas City. He may visit his home in Galena, Kan., before returning. Mrs. Emma Dent, who has been visiting her cousin Mrs. Geo. Sneed for the past five weeks, returned to her home in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. G. Holloway of Everston, Kansas, and children are visiting in the city guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Keith. The Orphan's Home association will meet next Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Mrs. Mallory, 1205 Buchanan street. Corinne Payne, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Payne, died Monday at her home East 12th street, having been seriously burned about a week ago. RESOLUTIONS OF PAGE HENRY TAYLOR Whereas, The great and supreme ruler of the universe has, in his infinite wisdom, removed from among us, one of our worthy and esteemed pages, Henry Taylor; and Whereas, Long and intimate relations held with him in the faithful discharge of his duties in this vicinity, the Star of the West Tent No. —, Children's Department of the International Order of Twelve, makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of him; therefore, be it Resolved, That the wisdom and ability which he exercised in the aid of this organization by service and contribution, will be held in grateful remembrance. Resolved, That the sudden removal of such a life from among our midst, which his death was caused by drowning in the river from skating, which leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all members and friends of this society. Resolved, That with deep sympathy with the bereaved relatives of the deceased we express our hope that even so great a loss to us all may be overruled for good by Him who doeth all things well. Be it Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this society, a copy be printed in the local paper and copy forwarded to the bereaved family. The subscription party which was given at 118 Thursday night was one of those social functions to which one can refer with very great pleasure. All those present were highly entertained by Steinberg's orchestra, and as a token of appreciation the musicians were repeatedly enclosed. There was no one out who was not at some time during the evening actively engaged in responding to the sweet strains of music. From the beginning of the grand march to Home, Sweet Home, there was one complete round of pleasure, and a good time is reported by all. Was told that he was doing extra-dinaryly well if he kept himself in cigarettes? Is used by a certain young lady to talk some of his gentlemen friends into keeping company with her? Went to a place after his best girl and was met at the door by the one he had been making believe she was "it?" Has been receiving numerous congratulations this week, and strange to relate, his head remains the same size. He has some common horse sense? Measures their ability as card players by their musical talent, and lost five games out of six? Are the S. Q. J's? Is a paid "knocker?" Is the young lady, when she speaks, a doubt rises in the minds of all her listeners? On Wednesday information of the very sudden death an hour apart of Anna and John Carter, man and wife, two of the oldest settlers in this city. Both were born in Springfield, Mo., and have fought the battle of life for over a quarter of a century together. Mr. Carter was an old soldier and a member of Ford Pillow Post. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Benevolent Society. Funeral services were held on Friday. Martha Bird was born at Frankfort, Ky., April 5, 1823. She removed from Flankfort to Lawrenceburg, Anderson county, and from there to Independence, Mo., in the early 190s. From there she removed to Lawrence, Kar., in 1861. In 1863 she removed from Lawrence to Topeka, where she remained till the end of her days. She was married when 10 years of age to her first husband. To this union eight children were born. Of these three or four survive her. She was married to Tolliver Bird March 10, 1864. They lived happily together for 27 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was a charter member of the A. M. E. church, organized in 1864, and was the last of the original members of the St. John A. M. E. church. She professed religion in the year 1864. She was also a charter member of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of Liberty. She lived a consistent Christian life, she was not so loud in professions, but brought forth through her labors the proper fruits of a religious life. Nothing showed this more clearly than her beautiful domestic life. She departed this life January 27, 1902. Funeral services were held at the St. John A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. J. R. Ransom. Special services were conducted by Rebecca chapter No. 5, O. B. S. of which she was a member, and by the lodge of Daughters of Liberty. A BRIDGE BIOGRAPHY OF MAJOR REYNOLDS. Major Reyolds was born near Raleigh, North Carolina, about the year 1829, and died near Dover, Oklahoma. January 26, 1902, at 6:30 a.m. He was taken from North Carolina at the age of 6 years to Mississippi. He remained in Mississippi until he was 17 years of age, at which time he was taken to Tennessee. He was married at the age of 19 years to Miss Virginia Reynolds, and to that union ten children were born, six girls and four boys. He and his wife lived happily together until 1875, when his devoted and loving wife and companion was called from labor to reward. She left nine children to be cared for, one having died in infancy. Mr. Reynolds was a devoted and loving husband and father. He, with his children, moved to Kansas in the year 1879, and has lived here ever since. He joined the order of the Knights of Tabor in 1887 and was a faithful and honored member until his death. He was for some years its treasurer. He died on Sunday January 26th, at 6:30 a. m., surrounded by two of his daughters and his son Captain William Reynolds. He expressed pride in his children. The children who survive him are Jerry Reynolds, a highly respected citizen of Topeka, three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Riley, Jennie Fleming and Mary Smith of Oklahoma, Thomas Reynolds, a student at Washburn college, Archie L. Reynolds, a member of the faculty of Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, Mo., and Captain William Reynolds, manager of the Topeka Pentitlorium of the firm of Reynolds and Childers. Major Reynolds was a noble character, worthy of emulation. He early learned the necessity of saving something out of his meager earnings, and at his death left a decent estate and a highly respected family. E. O. DEMoss, Res. Tel. 776. Penwell, Undertakers and Licensed Embalmers DeMoss & Pe 511 QUINCY STREET, First Door South of Fifth Ave., Hotel any abuse Prof. A. L. Reynolds of Jefferson City was called to the city on account of the death of his father, Mr. Reynolds, who died Saturday last in Oklahoma. Beginning the first Tuesday in March the choir of the 2nd C. P. church will give free entertainments the first Tuesday in each month, at the church 13th and Quincy streets Mrs. Lulu Anderson died Friday night at her home East 13th street. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3d Missionary Bapt st church. Rev. Johson and White officiating. People are denouncing Olden and are clamoring for a mass meetings to let the public know. Our colored ministers should get together on this subject, name place and time of meeting and the dodgeds free. Rev. J. D. Smith of Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Daniel Weeks and Miss Irving of Emporia were the guests of Miss Mary A. Jamison Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mary Warren died Saturday at the home of her parents, 1312 Quincey. Miss Warren has been ill for some time with consumption. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Lane Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson narrowly missed being killed by the Santa Peplag at the Kline street crossing last Friday evening while returning to their farm in Tecumseh. Just six seconds and they would have been hurled into eternity. The Social Dancing club will give a masque party at 618 Kansas avenue. February 7. About 250 invitations have been issued and a pleasant time is anticipated. Only the best people have been invited. Music by the Imperial orchestra. Brown and Bryant are rehearsing a company a company of about twenty people-Topeka's best talent—and with "put on" a first class minstrel about March 1. The boys are working hard and deserve the highest consideration of their friends. The ladies' Shamrock club met with Mrs. J. L. Leonard Tuesday, January 21. 1902. The club devoted one hour at work, after which a dalyty three course lunch was served. Adjourn J to meet with Mrs. C Meauv. 405 Madison street, Tuesday February 4th. The Arden club met last Thursday evening with Mrs. Robt Buckner. The review of the preceding lesson was read by Mrs. Bessle Guy and scene I. II. and III of act III. 3rd part of Henry VI. was read. Instrumental solo by Corinne Buckner. The club will meet Friday night of this week with Mr. and Mrs. Clinkscale. The Dumas Club met with Mrs. G. L. Skarec last Friday afternoon. After an hour of busy work the hostess served a dainty luch. Mrs Carr of Oklahoma was a pleasant visitor and made some interesting remarks. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Warner, 1325 VanBuren street, Friday, January 31, 1902. Master David Douglass, of the industrial school, has so far advanced in his studies of the printers' art, that he spends Saturdays with the Plain-dealer. David is an intelligent boy and under the able guidance of Pref. Freeman, will some day stand at the head. The Masque Valentine ball to be given by the Western Star club on February 14th promises to be one of the most fashionable ever given in Topeka. Invitations have been issued to about 250 of the best people and an evening of pleasure is promised to all who are so fortunate as to receive an invitation. J. H. Cramer of Bunker Hill, Kan., after 28 years absence from the city is now among the guests at Chiles' Hotel. Mr. Cramer is one of Kansas' most prosperous colored farmers. He is the owner of 1,200 acres of land and last year raised 10,000 bushels of wheat. The 2nd C. P. church Sabbath School workers have organized a brass band for the small boys of the Sabbath school. The object in organizing this band is to interest the boys in Sabbath work, and keep them in Sunday school after they have reached the age of 12 to 14 years. L. M. PENWELL, Res. Tel. 775. B GUESS WHO? Are the S. Q. J's? Is a pid "nocker?" THE GRIM REAPER Mrs. Shadwick Mims, living three miles east of the city, died on Monday after a short illness. Funeral ceremonies were held on Wednesday at the residence, conducted by Rev. A. M. Ward. Mrs. Mims was one of the old settlers and was highly respected. MRS. MARTHA B..D DEAD. Office Telephone 192. Topeka, Kansas. Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIRTONICS. 50¢ BEFORE. AFTER, BE WARNED Four large boxes of Ozone, worth ..... $2.00 One large bottle of Electrical Skin Refiner ..... 50 One large bottle of Electrical Skin Food ..... 50 One large pint package Anti-Odor, worth ..... 25 One large package Purity Scalp Soap, worth ..... 25 Total ..... $3.50 --- Young Colored Gentlemen.. Who sing bass and tenor well, and who desire a College education, will learn how they may attend College without paying board and tuition by addressing, IMMEDIATELY, Edwin Ray Snyder, I GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEG R. G. MARTIN. Brokers Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds TOPEKA, KAN COMPANIES CHARTERED—— ANY MERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESS OUR FACILITIES FOR H Correspondence solicited. R 600 KANSAS AVENUE Ray Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. E R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. FRANK BRASIN G. MARTIN & CO., Brokers Mining Stock, Bonds, and Investments. TOPEKA, KANSAS. IS CHARTERED—— IN ALL STATES AND OVERIOS TERRITORY SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED FACILITIES FOR HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCELLED Indence solicited. R.G.MARTIN & CO. KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Brokers Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds, and Investments. TOPEKA, KANSAS. COMPANIES CHARTERED IN ALL STATES AND ANY MERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTED. OUR FACILITIES FOR HANDLING STOCK ARE UNEXCELLED Correspondence solicited. R.G.MARTIN & CO 600 KANSAS AVENUE TOPEKA, KAS. ARE YOU DEAF? ALL CASES OF DEAFNESS OR HARD H ARE NOW CURABLE by our new invention. Only those born deaf are HEAD NOISES CEASE IMMED ALL CASES OF LESS OR HARD HEARING ARE NOW CURABLE new invention. Only those born deaf are incurable. NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATELY DEAFNESS OR HARD HEARING ARE NOW CURABLE by our new invention. Only those born deaf are incurable. HEAD NOISES CEASE IMMEDIATELY. F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: BALTIMORE Md. March 30, 1908. 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Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cou For Coughs Sore Throat Price 25 Cent ohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Etc. Since 25 Cents per Bottle. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRESIDENT TOURNER No. 24, meets 1st. and 4th Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 80. North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. W. Miss Arna Reynold, C. R. PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No. 77, meets and third Wednesday afternoons of each month at 2 o'clock at 113 East 54th street. Mrs. KERCHAVIAL, H. P.; Mrs. S. A. OWNING, C. R. MACKDONIA TABERNACLE No. 93, U. K. T. Hall M. Kansas Avenue. Meet 1st and thursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas.. Embalming and Casket Co. 1024 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. V. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Stone Quarries The finest Building Stone in the state. Prepared to ship on short notice. Correspondence solicited. H. C. 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