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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Now That Miss Stone Has Been Released, She Should Be Sent to New Madrid, Mo., Where the Lessons of Civilization Are More Seriously Needed VOLUME IV. THE CANDIDATES A Few Notes Concerning Prominent Candidates for State, County and City Offices. T. J. KELLY AND F. NELSON Score Strong Points and are Daily Winning An Enviable Place in The Hearts of the People. Hon T. J. Kelley, assistant state treasurer, gave his enemies a black eye at Paola last Saturday. Some designing scoundrel tried to trump up a few lies to defeat him for state treasurer. The board of county commissioners upon the solicitation of Mr. Kelly ordered an investigation after which he was exhonorated. Such a bomb was never exploded in an enemy's camp before, and insures the nomination of Tom for treasurer. Get in the band wagon boys or you will get run over. In these days when our people are making great sacrifices for the education of their boys and girls, it is refreshing to come in contact with a broad-minded educator like Superintendent of Education Frank Nelson. We take the liberty to publish the following excerpt from a recent speech of Mr. Nelson, at Fort Scott. He said: "In the second place, education must teach the individual to economize his time and energy, that he may accomplish most in a given time. A successful man must have complete control of all the forces that make for honest work. There are too many people, young and old, who appear to be stationary, because in most cases they do not know how to put forth the extra efforts to produce good work. They have never learned to appreciate either the dignity or poetry of hard labor, and so they never become active forces in the useful work of life. The man who lives a real life, a successful life, is never satisfied to do only the work assigned to him. He always enlarges every task given to him. "Education should develop a sincere love of truth. Education should be a symbol of truth. The Great Teacher said, 'The truth shall make you tree.' We educate to make men free religiously, morally and intellectually. The truest expression of truth is to give oneself to his fellow men. An educated man can have no higher mission than to live and work for the truth. Truth always produces results that far exceed in value efforts put forth to proclaim and sustain it. Truth is the foundation of character. Man should be the supreme and important factor in THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN SUPERINTENDENT FRANK NELSON all human activity. Manhood without education is better than education without manhood. Every man must be greater than his work. The minister must be greater than his sermon, the teacher above the lesson, the editor mightier than his editorial. There is only one thing in this world that a true man should fear, to do that which his conscience condemns as wrong." The noble sentiment of this man justifies the people of the state in asking the Republican party to again place Mr. Nelson at the head of our educational affairs. He has made a most excellent official. In all his dealings he has been fair and courteous to all classes of citizens regardless of color. Mr. Hawes' announcement for member of the City Council from the Second ward will be found in this issue of THE PLAINDEALER. Mr. Hawes has been a resident of Topeka and the Second ward for the past twenty-two years. He is a laboring man and has a strong following among all classes who respect him as an honest, energetic man. He has always been a stalwart Republican and a stalwart supporter of its nominees. He has had service in the city council in 1890 92, having been succeeded by Albert Ernest. He will make a strong candidate. The announcement of Mr. Haynes to succeed himself as Commissioner from the First district in this county will be a pleasure to his many friends who have a high regard for his services to the county. It is generally conceded that the Republican party gives to all its faithful servants two terms, and the candidacy of a man of the stamp of Mr. Haynes is sure to merit the endorsement of his party for another year. Mr. Haynes is now chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. During the time that Mr. Haynes has been a member of the Board, four steel bridges have been built, at a cost of $67,000. Mr. Haynes J. B. has been of great service to the peo ple on the north side, whom he represents. He is a splendid business man, courteous to all who approach him, and is ever ready to advise for the good of any citizen. THE PLAINDEALER hopes to see Mr. Haynes renominated by a larger majority. W. B. Kirkpatrick is a candidate for councilman from the Fourth ward. E. E. Roudebush is making a house to house canvass for the board of education. Have you seen him? The Republican primaries to nominate county officers and delegates to the state convention will be held March 8. We predict that the Shawnee county delegation will be divided between Harry Bone and Judge West for attorney general. Troutman and Welch are still campaigning in this county. Committeeman Mulvane will be home this week and then the fur will fly. I. S. Curtis for clerk of the district court and W. E. Fagan for probate judge will have no opposition in their fight for Republican endorsement in this county. M. Snattinger announces his candidacy for councilman from the Third ward. Mr. Snattinger's earnest efforts in behalf of his constituents justly entitles him to a second term. So far he has no opposition. The candidacy of Captain William Reynolds for member of the board of education from the Sixth ward is meeting with favor. Captain Reynolds is one of the large hearted young business men of this city whose presence on the board will be a benefit to the public, and his labor in behalf of colored schools will be beneficial. Our people have a habit of making up their minds hurriedly about matters political. Please possess your souls in patience, my people, until you know positively what's in the political game for the Negro. Of course, we all know that the offices are in the jack-pot for the white man. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 21, 1902. Lessons from the Life of M'Kinley Lessons from the Life of M'Kinley The following able character study of President McKinley was read before the Shawnee County Teacher's association, and received close attention. THE PLAINDEALER takes pleasure in presenting it to its many readers: "None of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself." No individual sinks entirely unsung into his grave. Each one has exerted some influence in some way upon some other. The noble character we are to consider is far broader, deeper and more enduring in its influence, in its lessons, than that of almost any other in our history, with few exceptions. The life of any genuine, upright, intelligent, courageous man or woman is full of lessons of encouragement, and richly repays long continued attention and study. Since this is so, how much more worthy of devoted thought and careful study is the exceptionally high moral and busy life of William McKinley. Born of poor parents, the first lesson is that of his early struggles. Early in life he was thrown largely on his own resources and compelled to win his own way. Garfield said: "The best thing that can happen to a young man is to be thrown overboard and compelled to swim or sink. I have never yet known one to sink who was worth saving." Wm. McKinley, bearing up under adverse circumstances and supporting himself and his in his early manhood and winning his way by energy and pluck, courage and work to the topmost rung in the ladder of fame, is a glorious inspiration, a never failing lesson to us and to all generations. This very idea greatly increases our love for and devotion to a country and a system of government that encourages such personal effort, and a civil society in which such a rising is possible. His rising up from, and his stern refusal to be crushed by financial disaster and discouragement, is wonderful, is grand, is an inspiration. When that dark hour came, when he saw all his earthly possessions—the accumulation of years of labor, of struggle, of work that upon which he had fondly hoped to retire and to enjoy home life in his advanced years and to leave to loved ones—when he saw all this slipping away from him through unfortunate circumstances and the infidelity of trusted lieutenants, he meekly bore it all, uttered no word of bitterness or complaint; but true to his integrity turned all his property, not even excepting his homestead, over to his creditors, and with that heroism, born of a great nature, which had made him and has left him the benefactor of all coming ages, he, at once, went to work to retrieve his fortune, to reclaim the lost, and to once more gain a firm footing in the business world. So well, so faithfully and so wisely did he plan, that at the time of his death nine years after the failure, he was worth a quarter of a million dollars and had become the mainstay of the commercial world. His devotion to duty, both in peace and war, is especially notable. While the people, backed and urged on by almost the entire press of the country, demanded war with Spain, he stood firm, and tried every means within his power to avert that war. War, said he, is a terrible thing and not to be engaged in unless national honor or national life absolutely demands it. A mind calm amid difficulties is ever indicative of a great man. While the great sea of popular wrath and public indignation rolled up around him, he waved them back and said, "Wait!" thus reminding us of that great lawgiver and leader, Moses, when he commanded the children of Israel to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. Yet, when diplomacy failed and arbitration was no longer possible, and when the honor and standing of the United States became involved, he hesitates no longer but sets his face firmly for war—not a war of By Sol. G. Watkins—A Pungent Writer Presents An Interesting Character Study of the Martyred McKinley,Soldier,Statesman and Diplomat—A Beautiful Sketch of a Fruitful Career.: aggression and subjugation but of liberty and humanity. Having once taken the step he acts with vigor and with far more than ordinary human foresight. Mark the activity and the result. The army is greatly increased, the navy is rapidly strengthened and all are hurried, with as little delay as possible, to the scene of war. And in close succession followed the splendid victories of Manila Bay, ElCaney, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, and the war is ended. Spain is driven from the western world and her career of cruelty, robbery and oppression is at an end. Peace being established, he then offers the most generous terms to the vanquished foe. The war over he sets out to rebuild the waste places and unite all the people under one common flag. For this purpose he goes much among the people. He meets them face to face. He hears their grievances and endeavors to remedy them. Notwithstanding his broad culture, he mingles with perfect freedom among all classes and conditions of people; saying those things which would build up and unite, and carefully avoiding all questions on which there was a possible difference or disagreement. Thus, he was rapidly uniting the whole country and bringing all to his way of thinking, a result greatly to be wished for. This mingling with the masses and knowing them and how they look at affairs, is a lesson that the successful teacher must learn and put in practice. I venture the assertion that three-fourths of the average teacher's troubles come from a failure to know and sympathize with the people of her district or ward. If you would have the love, respect, confidence and active cooperation of the masses you must follow McKinley's example and mingle with them. He carefully considered all questions, on all sides, and in all the r bearings, and having thus cautiously and thoughtfully taken a stand, he could not be driven from it. Hence it is that his name is attached to so many important measures. A man who is true to his conviction will always be respected and revered, even though his opinions are not those of the general public. His love for the flag, his patriotism, is one of the greatest lessons of his life. When once Old Glory was planted upon a piece of God's earth, he said, there she is and there, under God and the strong arm of this republic, she shall float forever, and never be lowered. His great hope, his fond aim, was to make the Stars and Stripes the symbol of hope, of liberty, of independence and good government to all mankind. His unflagging interest in the laboring classes must not, will not, be forgotten. Brought up among miners, he early learned to sympathize with them, which sympathy bore rich fruit and ripened into the famous McKinley bill When the smoke of the factory had rolled away; when the fires had gone out in the furnaces; when the skilled laborers were becoming tramps, and bread riots, strikes and lock-outs were the order of the day; when the wheels of commerce were stopped, then William McKinley came to the front and declared with a voice that could be heard around the world, that these fires must be rebuilt; the smoke, the laborer's incense, must again ascend to heaven; the click of the loom and the clack of the hammer must again be heard in the land; the now idle men must be put to work; there must be comfort in the laborer's home and he must carry a full dinner pail. What devotion? The people had confidence in his words and took new courage; and see how rapidly the nation arose from idleness and business depression to a general commercial prosperity never before known or witnessed in the world's history. Perhaps one of the most practical lessons of his life was his silence when political enemies assailed him. He more than any other man fulfilled the Scriptures: "When reviled he reviled not again. As a lamb for the slaughter and as a sheep before his shearer is dumb, so opened he not his mouth." This is not the way of the world, but should be the way of all great teachers. Life is too short to listen to the barking of dogs when the angel of duty is calling you to higher ground and nobler things. McKinley heard the higher call, and heeded not the little calumniators. Ulysses, wishing to pass the island of the Sirens, and well knowing the seductive power of their music, put wax in the ears of his sailors, lashed himself to the mainmast, and with his own lyre played sweeter music than theirs, and thus sailed by in safety. So did our gallant and incorruptible hero. In the perilous hour of this republic, he filled the ears of the people with the music of industry the hum of wheels, the whistle of the foundry, the scream of the engine and the bell of commerce; lashed himself to the main mast of conscience, truth, conviction and protection to American labor, raised the tune, "The United States a World Power," and thus passed in safety the shoals and quicksands of ruin which, at one time, threatened the stability of our government. In these days of materialistic tendencies, his religious life is a beacon light. From a child he was a Sunday School pupil. He was converted and joined the church at the age of fourteen. From that time until he left Canton to be inaugurated President, he was either a pupil, a teacher or superintendent in the Sunday School. He was a regular attendant at his church, and during the trying and busy times of the Spanish war he only missed divine service three times. He was a firm believer in the Bible as the inspired word of God, and in prayer as an uplifting and powerful influence. In this latter respect he was like all our great men. Call the roll of our American statesmen who have left their imprint on American institutions and you will not find one agnostic, skeptic, infidel or atheist among them. Of the late presidents, Garfield and McKinley seemed to have the simplest faith and to follow the Master most closely. McKinley's dying declaration—"Not our will but God's will be done"—draws him closer to the Christian heart—the best heart of the nation and of the world—and greatly strengthens the believer's faith. He gave a new life and meaning to that old, immortal hymn, "Nearer, My God, to Thee." He may truly be called a Christian Knight. There are two lessons, for both of which we all love the name of McKinley. The one is his moral purity; the other his great love for and his devotion to his wife. These are his crowning glory. In all his long public career, up, up the ladder of fame, from a school teacher at seventeen to a private soldier for the union, to County Attorney, to Congressman, to Governor, to President, a period of forty-one years under the calcium light of the nation, not one word of scandal has ever, either directly or indirectly, attached to his name. Even his most unscrupulous political enemies never once dared to charge him with an immoral or a dishonest act. In this respect there has seldom lived a public man more like Jesus, "His life was gentle, and the elements So mixed in it that all nature might stand up And say to all the world. He has borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his vurtues Will plead like angels, trumpet-to-equid, against The deep damnation of his taking off." Different from most public men, his wife was his constant companion. She was ever by his side, whether it was a state dinner at the White House, a visit to the seaside, or a journey across the continent. His constant, his boy-like love and his untiring devotion to her after she had become an invalid, is one of the most touchingly beautiful things in all history. It far transcends any fiction of the novelist, any dream of the poet, any creation of the artist. It is sublime. How, in this, his life appeals to all that is best in us, inspires us with lofty ideals and makes us realize as never before what a grand thing it is to be a MAN. I have thus hastily pointed out a few of the many lessons from the life of William McKinley. In its every part, his life is full of the best lessons, of food for elevated thought. Youth and age will ever rise from its perusal with new energy, stronger moral determination and a desire for a better life. America has produced three truly great men; three who stand out in bold relief and will always be conspicuous in our history: Washington, the father and founder; Lincoln, the liberator and savior; and William McKinley, the pacificator and expander. Topeka, Feb. 1, 1902. THAT SCHOOL QUESTION. The Lowman Hill Womans' League Plainly States the Case. The Woman's league, an organization of colored women living in Lowman Hill school district, have sent to the Capital the following explanation of the position in the public school controversy: "It was stated in the Topeka Daily Capital last Thursday morning that every question which is brought up by the colored people in the Lowman Hill school controversy has been passed upon by the board of education and received a final settlement, but the colored people are still keeping their children out of school. In order that our position in these matters may be clearly understood, the colored women of the Lowman Hill district make the following statement of facts: It is true that we are keeping our children out of school and will continue to do so until the trouble is adjusted in some satisfactory way. Individual members of the board have expressed a desire to have the matter settled, but so far as we know, the board of eduaction has done nothing to bring about a settlement. We did not oppose the separation of the white and colored children in school because we fear our own race cannot teach them. We are proud to say that we have men and women fully competent, and if the board had given us equal school facilities for our children we would have had no grounds for complaint, though we were not in favor of separate schools, because we have not had one heretofore and it is not pleasant to have even the school house doors closed in one's face. We know that the moral standard is equal, and there was never a time when our race made greater sacrifices to lead our boys and girls to a higher plane of self-respect and good citizenship as at present. But it is said indeed to meet at the dawn of the twentieth century so little charity and such unjust discrimination. We are attacked on the one side by traitors in our own race and on the other by humiliation and prejudice. The board of education is not only attempting to force upon us a school site that has been condemned as unhealthy and located at the extreme southwest corner of the Lowman Hill school district, but also an old two room school building which will not furnish even temporary accommodations for our children, notwithstanding the fact more than half of the new eight-room brick Lowman Hill school remains unoccupied for lack of a sufficient number of children to attend school. We do not want to appear stubborn or unreasonable, but simply ask for equal school facilities. "One statement made in the Capital was incorrect. The old Douglas school has never been occupied by the white children in Lowman Hill, but was moved to the old school site about a month before the school opened, and the colored people were entirely unaware of the fact that the school would be separated as we had been informed by our member of the school board in the Sixth ward that there would only be one school in Lowman Hill." NUMBER 8. THE LINCOLN Day Club Holds Appropriate Exercises in Honor of the Great Emancipator. BANQUET WAS A SUCCESS. Music, Song and Oratory Tell the Story of the Negro's Love for the Immortal Lincoln. Wednesday, February 12, 1902, will live long in the memory of the Negroes of Kansas. It was the anniversary of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the martyred president of the United States, and in the years to come will be commemorative of the organization of the Kansas Lincoln Day club and the inauguration of their first banquet. Elaborate preparations had been made by the club for the entertainment of the public. A large and enthusiastic crowd of 1500 people assembled in Representative Hall when the Twenty-third Regiment band played "The Star Spangled Banner" as the signal that the exercises commemorative of the great emancipator were opened President Jas. A. Page in a brief manner announced the purpose of the meeting. He sketched the life of the great president in a few well chosen words. Hon. Jas. H. Guy was introduced, His subject "Lincoln the Statesman." He took the position that the study of the heroes of the nation, especially such men as Lincoln, would result in increased patriotism. "No man in the past," said Mr. Guy, "was ever as great as he, and I do not think there will ever be one in the future who will surpass him. I would compare him to Grant, but it was the might of Grant's sword that led him to the presidential chair while it was Lincoln's mind and his statesmanlike qualities which gave him the confidence and love of all the people." Capt. S. A. Harvey of the Twenty-third Kansas regiment, who resides in Lawrence, was the next speaker. His subject was "The Reconstruction Period." He took up the history of events just prior to the adoption of the reconstruction policy and asserted that it was due to the strenuous efforts of a few great men in the North that the policy was adopted, as both Lincoln and Johnson were in favor of allowing the states to work out their own salvation. He said that in his opinion if the Negroes had not received a franchise to vote then it would have been a long time before the matter would have been settled or before it would have been taken up again. He said that the reason was that wise Republican statesmen saw and realized that with the aid of the Negro vote in the South they might maintain their power in the affairs of the nation. Mr. Harvey does not believe it was right to send carpet-baggers into the South and they are to blame for the excesses and humiliations which were heaped upon the heads of the white people in the South and not the Negroes. He denounced the efforts that are being made in the Southern states to disfranchise the Negro vote and he thinks the race should have more men in congress. He said: "At one time we had nine representatives and senators. We have none now. They were no disgrace to their constituents. No more than many of the members who have been of the white race. No more than some who are there now. "The Democrats have nearly an equal division of the votes in the North, the East and the West and this attempt to disfranchise twenty per cent. of the voters will place them in supreme control. Is it not time for the Republican party to take such means as were taken during the reconstruction period to save themselves from total annihilation. I heartily concur with those efforts which are to be made to reduce the representation of those states in accordance with the votes and as the constitution says they should be." Rev. W. L. Grant, Kansas City, Kas., spoke for the "Negro Soldier." His remarks were eloquent and his description of the heroism of the Published at Topteka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindealer Publishing Co., 114 Eighth st. JUSTICE MUST BE DONE A special dispatch from Ottawa says: Louis Wright, who was lynched in New Madrid, Mo., for shooting into a crowd at a theater, was an Ottawa Negro. He had been out with a minstrel company for several seasons. He was a singer of considerable local note before going on the road. His parents recently moved to Chicago. The boy was last here in September. He was about 10 years old. The minstrels were attack while making their parade in the streets, and a fight averted by the interference of the city marshall. At night a large audience gathered with evident determination of making trouble. When the entertainment closed members of the audience went upon the stage to clean out the minstrels. In the shooting that ensued some slight wounds were inflicted, but no one was badly hurt. Four of the minstrels were arrested. During the night Wright was taken from the cell and hanged. Justice and fair treatment for the Negro in Missouri is something that has never existed and the barbarous action of the New Madrid heathens clearly demonstrates that the inhabitants of these hell-holes have no regard for law whatever. A few weeks ago Richard and Pringle's organization played in Topeka, and a more gentlemanly lot of showmen has never visited here. The only reason that can be assigned for the New Madrid affair is that they were colored men, which aroused the rebellious natures of these barbarians. The colored people should put forth a strong effort and see that the whole affair is sifted to the bottom and the guilty parties brought to justice. A country where citizens are lynched for attending to their business does not look much like a "land of the free," or one in which civilization ever existed. A start should be made at once, and if there is any law or justice for us, now is the opportunity when it can be proven. WOMEN'S WORK In discussing the recent meeting at the Topeka Industrial Institute, THE PLAINDEALER took occasion to submit a few remarks. We therefore feel, in view of the marked interest in the movement manifested on all sides, justified n continuing to keep this matter before our people for thoughtful consideration. Last week we placed especial stress upon the lack of proper sympathy between the educated class of Negro women and their less fortunate sisters. This disposition to cultivate a spirit of exclusion among certain classes, is natural and is only overcome when education is supplemented and enlarged by a higher Christian spirit. We mean that kind of Christianity that leads one to earnestly seek to do some positive good in the word, and not the "lamp-under-the-bushel" kind. Much of this lack of interest in their less fortunate sisters is due to certain teachings given to the children during the formative period of their lives. How often have we heard fond parents exclaim to their children during their school days: "I am educating you, and I don't want you to work as I have." These poor parents are educating their children by washing, ironing and scrubbing and by the hardest day labor. There are honest, industrious, sober and energetic Negro parents who are doing their very best for the future good of their children as they understand it. The legitimate result of this teaching is the grand rush to the professions and the disposition among our young people to avoid positions of arduous and manual duties. This iniquitous teaching finds its echo in the disposition to shun the decent, respectable girl who goes out in service. The result of this teaching is seen in the constantly increasing class of young people of leisure among us who feel that if they cannot teach school or fill some clerical position, they must remain a burden on their parents. For this, parents are largely to blame. They have failed to give the child the right conception of its duty in life. They have undertaken to establish the ideal that the chasm between abject servitude and the highest citizenship is bridged by a single high school diploma. They have succeeded in establishing the al that honest labor is degrading. Every day the want columns of the papers are demanding white help in private families and in private business houses. The procession is passing the Negro. Let the intelligent Negroes go out among the race and teach the doctrine that there is as much dignity in throwing dirt out of the ditch as filling the bank cashier's position. It is only a question of financial consideration. Let them teach the doctrine that there is as much dignity in honestly and conscientiously performing the duties of a well trained and well bred servant girl. ere is in teaching in the public schools. Let the mothers of our race be filled with the knowledge that all kinds of labor are honorable and that all must make their bread by the sweat of the brow, and the constantly increasing number of educated idlers on our streets, from among whom are recruited this awful criminal class which now gives us so much concern, will give place to an intelligent manhood and womanhood, full of pride in the dignity of heir labor. Let the establishment of stronger bonds of sympathy and charity be the first work of the women and a foundation of future usefulness of this movement will be guaranteed. The dignified reply of the Emporia lady to the Junta club and the magnificent statement from the Woman's League of Lowman Hill on the school question, cause us to take off our hat and shout, "God bless our Women." In unselfish love for the race, they tower above the men, like mountain peaks above the plains. When the Republican managers begin making up their jewels for the State Convention at Wichita we would like to see the name of Mr. F. E. Nipps, the genial City Agent of the Missouri Pacific railroad, on the list. Delegates of the character of Mr. Nipps will add to the strength and influence of our delegation. Mr. George H. Elliott announces his candidacy for councilman from the Second ward. Mr. Elliott has been a resident of Topeka for many years and has always been a life-long, active Republican. He has been in the employ of the Santa Fe railroad for thirty-three years, as foreman of the Car Repairing department. He is a large taxpayer, and if elected will labor for the best interests of the people of the ward and city. He is at present a member of the City Central Committee. Negroes who have faced the foes of the nation from the time that Crispus Attucks fell a martyr to human liberty in Boston Common, until the famous Negro soldiers at San Juan Hill drove back the Spaniards and saved to the world the fame of our dashing president, Theodore Roosevelt. He followed the history of the Negro soldier in all parts of the world. He showed him to have always been brave, faithful and fearless. Pointing to the few Negro veterans sitting on the front row, he said: "I never come into the presence of these men but that I raise my hat. They are the men who faced rebel shot and shell, and saved this nation that its great growth and prosperity might confound the monarchies of the world. The Negro deserves the largest measure of freedom because he has placed his libation of blood upon freedom's altar." When Prof. W. T. Vernon was introduced there was a rustle of expectancy over the hall. Kansas audiences know Mr. Vernon, and when he came forward to talk of "Lincoln the Emancipator" he was greeted with tumultuous applause. Without much ado, the speaker plunged into the subject. He followed the career of Mr. Lincoln from his birth in Hardin county Kentucky till the light of his life went out before the murderous onslaught of a cowardly assassin. He spoke of the remarkable analytical power of Mr. Lincoln, combined with his rugged honesty. He said: "He would never take the wrong side of a case. His wonderful talents were never enlisted save on the side of mercy and justice." Of the remarkable oratorical powers of Lincoln, he said: "It is in his Cooper Institute speech that he comes to the full measure of his powers, and realizes what he has within himself. 'Tis here this, the protest of the wilderness comes to classic New England with the doctrine of America's redemption." The speaker paid an eloquent tribute to the deep sympathy of the great president. How in all his acts, mercy seasoned justice. The enormity of the great task of statecraft was known only to God, but He had from the Kentucky fireside prepared this great soul for its great work, and like all golden things, it was ready when called. When the exercises closed there was a rush for the banquet hall at the Chiles Hotel. The dining room of the Hotel Chiles presented a handsome appearance when President Page, of the Kansas Lincoln Day club, invited his guests to be seated. The banquet was an elaborate affair and a fitting compliment to the "flow of the soul." J. A. Page was toastmaster and in a few happy and well chosen remarks introduced each speaker. Maj. Geo. W. Ford, of Fort Scott, responded to the toast, "A Negro for a State Officer." His effort was a supremely worthy one as he depicted the lack of harmony which has heretofore prevailed, politically, among our people and made a strong plea for a future united effort as the only way by which results could be accomplished. Capt. S. A. Harvey, of Lawrence, responded to the toast "Knockers" and did so to the extreme delight and approval of the banqueters. He excoriated the Negro knocker unmercifully, and showed that selfishness, the basis of knocking, was doing more than anything else to retard the progress of the race. Toastmaster J. A. Page introduced N. T. Sawyer, of Topeka, as a man who knew how to talk, and in fact who was a veritable talking machine. Mr. Sawyer's toast was "A Lesson on Lincoln" and he held his reputation as a talker, and in addition added to his laurels as a charming after dinner speaker. J. H. Childers, editor of THE PLAINDEALER, responded to the toast "The Negro in Journalism." He did so in an humorous and witty manner and held the close attention of those around the festal board. His talk was a revelation to many, as he brought out the various phases of Journalism as it applies to the Negro. At the conclusion he was the recipient of hearty aplause. Prof. W. T. Vernon responded to the toast, "The Negro as a Political Factor." He showed in what way the Negro has cut ice in politics, and what in the future he should do. Mr. Vernon's remarks were alive with suggestions which if followed out would be of immense value to the race, as pertaining to politics. Prof. W. R. Carter's toast was, "Our Mission." He spoke along the Send your sons and daughters to the WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO. KANSAS A great school for our youth. Now a part of our State's Interess—eroe train their children for the work of life and its duties. THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT to prepare for the ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands in our pulpits today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, preparing or the work of teaching in the public schools and giving a higher training to those desiring the same. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, fitting students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for furnishing an opportunity for proficiency in that finest of fine arts—music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT. It is the intention of this department to give our youth training, fitting them for the work of life in the industrial world. We are opinioned that in this day of competition and labor unions and stern demands nothing will so aid the Negro as to prepare his child to compete with any in the world of skilled labor. With such training no man need fear for the future of his children or the future of his race. COURSES, Architectural or Mechanical drawing and Carpentry. Printing, both job and journeyman. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. FACULTY—The faculty is composed of graduates from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and Hampton: the best schools of the country maintained by our people. Following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B S D, Am. Pres. Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. Go 'Way Back ...AND TRY.... Snow's Pine Expectorant Mrs. Martha Wallace, First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT ST. LAWRENCE, KAS. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPEKA, KARSA- Send your sons and WESTER A great school for our youth, train their children for the w THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT to ministry, desiring to fulfil the de- pits today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, prepar- of teaching in the public sch higher training to those desirin PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, f the Normal department and give for education to those deprived hood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for fu tunity for proficiency in that fir music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTM tention of this department to giv ing, fitting them for the work o trial world. We are opinioned competition and labor unions a nothing will so aid the Negro child to compete with any in the labor. With such training no the future of his children or the COURSES, Architectural or M and Carpentry. Printing, both man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping and Stenography, Dressmaking. FACULTY—The faculty is com from Lincoln, Wilberforce, F Hampton: the best schools of f tained by our people. Follow- Rev. William Tecumseh Vernor Lecturer in Philosophy and lines of industrial education and was well received. He gave a forceful and clear view of a mission which has been accepted by many as the solution of the race problem. Prof. Carter was well received and held the close attention of all. Rev. W. L. Grant, of Kansas City, Kansas, responded to the toast, "A Moses," and, while disclaiming any aspirations to leadership him-elf, deplored the fact that a want of leadership exists; and made a strong plea that there should be brought to the front a Moses under whose leadership we could hope for and see better results than ever before. At the conclusion of the regular program of the banquet it was the unanimous opinion that the organization of the Kansas Lincoln's Day Club should be made permanent. On motion of W. L. Grant, seconded by W. T. Vernon, the club proceeded to elect the following officers for the year: J. A.Page, of Topeka, President; Alex. A. Reeves, of Emporia, Vice-President; David Tipton, Emporia, Treasurer; J. B. Bass, of Topeka, Secretary; M. A. G. Martin, Holton, Dr. C. M. Moates, Leavenworth, W. H. Jones, Sedgewick, Executive Committee. The meeting was a grand success and all will look forward to the next annual banquet with expectancy. Much of the success is due to the untiring efforts of Messrs. J. B. Bass and J. H. B. Taylor. In season and out of season these men labored for the success of the meeting. Prof. J. A. Page is deserving of credit for the graceful manner in which he presided and the splendid address he delivered. NOTICE. All persons interested will take notice that my petition is on file in the office of the Shawnee County, Kansas, Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the followed-described real estate, sitate in Shawnee County, Kansas, belonging to the estate of Lewis Abbott deceased, for the purpose of paying the debts of said estate and the expenses of administration, to Lots No. 95, 297 and 299, on Spruce street, West Park addition, Topeka City. Said petition is set for hearing at the office of the Probate Judge, in the city of Topeka, said county, on Monday, the 24th day of February, 1992, at which time and place you can make known any objections you may have to the grant of the property. You may also contact W. J. LAMISON Administrator of said estate. Kitchen Economy, Muscle Economy, Health Economy, Back Economy, Time Economy. All are combined when you use DIAMOND "C" SOAP Complete catalogue show- ever 300 premiums that may be secured by saving the wrappers, furnished free upon request. Send your name on a postal card and we will mad you the catalogue. Address: Premium Dept., The Gudahy Packing Co., South Omaha, Neb. Diamond "C" Soap for sale by all Grocers DEPARTMENTS prepare for the demands in our pul- loring or the work tools and giving a the same. sting students for an opportunity of such in child- nishing an oppoort of fine arts— NT. It is the inne our youth train- lature in the inindust that in this day of d stern demands as to prepare his world of skilled man need fear for future of his race. mechanical drawing job and journey- Business Course and plain sewing- posed of graduates tuskegee and the country main- Bowman. Tu drawing and d structor in prerforce, instruc- graphy; James tailoring: E. J. A. F. Moore of literature; S. Mrs. Lulu C. Morris; matte lecturers on w OPORTUNI constantly lab people under hand to the s sting of deserving are EXPENSES- month,$1; r trance,$1. It is not no encouraged he strong substa not is needed School opene for entrance Vernon. Qui latest complete regarding the tion or catalog Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilberforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. OPPORTUNITIES—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. EXPENSES—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. T. Vernon. Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to WILLIAM T. VERNON THE MOST PERFECT Hair Dressing EVER DISCOVERED. Guaranteed Perfectly Harmless, ELEGANTLY PERFUMED. 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I am a candidate for the office of Probate Judge, for the second term, subject to the republican primary election, to be held on the 8th day of March, 1902. W. E. FAGAN. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Emmett E. Roudebush for member of the Board of Education from the Sixth Ward, subject to the republican primary. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of counselman from Second ward, subject to the next republican primaries to be held for city officers. EDWARD HAWES. The best place to buy drugs is at Lee's. Mrs. Henry Bennett is seriously ill S. T. Jones of Leavenworth is in the city. Mr. Elder Scott has gone to Omaha. Neb. Miss Sqoline Lettitia Bennett is slowly improving. Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson have moved to 117 West Fifth street. Mr. George Bradford is seriously ill at the Riverside hospital. Messrs. John Patterson and J. Marshall spent Monday in Kansas City, Mo. No. 2 at the first communication in Stone of Lawrence spent Friday night in the city. If while down town you are hungry at night, stop and see Clem Wilson and satisfy your appetite. See Abe Jacobson at 502 Kansas avenue, for new and misfit clothing. Also loans money on valuables. Mr. Walter Burnett of Kansas City will visit friends in Topeka next Sunday. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Lena Bradshow and Mr. Robert Perkins. The Ladies Imperial Art Club will meet on Saturday afternoon with Mrs. E. Ridley. Frank Glass and Mr. Page of Eskridge, Kan., were in the city attending the Capital City Club opening. Mr. Arthur W. Harris, our traveling representative, is out in interest of the Plaindealer. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Williams of Omaha, Neb., are the guests of Mrs. Angeline Williams. Mr. Williams' mother. The Capital City Club gave a very pleasant reception on Tuesday night. A full report will be published next week. See E. S. Lee, the drugist, at 112 West Eighth street. Rebecca Chapter No. 8. O. E. S., will receive the Masons and their wives next Tuesday from 3 to 6 p. m. Mrs. Ridley is making a splendid matrons. The funeral of Mr. Pleasanton Anderson was held at the M. E. church, corner Fourteenth and Van Buren, Tuesday afternoon. The Oak Leaf Art Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ike Manning. After an hour spent in needlework a dalty lunch was served. Memorial services were held at the Shiloh Baptist church Friday evening. February 14, in respect of Rev. Moses Dickerson of St. Louis, Mo. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 W. Eighth street. Miss Hallie Ford, daughter of Major G. W. Ford of Fort Scott, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city as the guest of Miss Arnitholas Chiles. Euclid Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No. 2. did work in the first degree last Monday night. In the hands of W. G. Williams, master, this lodge is enjoying a healthy growth. Rev. J. R. Ransom was in the city on Tuesday. Rev. Ransom is conducting a very successful revival at Atchison. He has had a hundred and fifty converts and more to follow. When in want of anything in their line, call on Leuenberger Bros., dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fresh and Cured Meats. Phone 291. 933 Kansas avenue. The Topeka Plaindealer, the official organ of the Negroes of Kansas. Read it and learn what the race is doing. Local correspondent in most all of the important cities and towns in Kansas. Job work a specialty. M. W. Joseph Jones, Past Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Kansas A. F. & R. M., will deliver a Masonic lecture before Euclid Lodge No. 2 at the first communication in March. Brother Jones is one of the brightest Negro Masons in Kansas. The Dumas Club met at the residence of Mrs. C. Mortan's Friday, February 14. Mrs. Lattimore of Kansas City, Kan., being the guest of honor, made an interesting talk. The club adjourned to meet at Mrs. Carpenter's February 28. The Rose Bud Club met at the residence of Mrs. O. Fox last Friday. After an hour spent in needlework a dalynt lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet Friday, February 21, with Mrs. Clarence Bradshaw, and Friday, February 28, with Miss Lulu Clinkscale. The Arden Club met with Mis M. A. Jamison on last Thursday evening. Miss Hester Hawkins read a review of the preceding lesson. Scenes I, II, III, of act V. third part Henry VI, were read. The club was favored with an instrumental solo by Miss Jamison. The club will meet this week with Miss Lena Thompson. Mr. Chas. Talbert, formerly of Atchison but now a resident of this city, is assisting in the management of the Delmonico. Mr. Talbert is caterer of the highest class and his polite, gentlemanly conduct is making him a host of warm friends. He will be pleased to have his friends call when visiting Topeka. The cake walk and ball given by the Twenty-third Regiment Band last Thursday night was a grand success. Of the three contesting couples Mr. Harvey Bryant and partner, Miss Alice Murdock, capped the prizes H. G. Brown's Imperial orchestra furnished the music, which was a success in every respect. H. G. Brown's Imperial Orchestra H. G. Brown's Imperial Orchestra MUSIC furnished for all occasions H. G. BROWN Charionetist and Violinist leader of Band and Orchestra with Washburn's Minstrel Co., seasons 50-79-89-99-4-Paw Sells Brown Circus 1900-1901 Lessons given on Stringed and Brass Instruments, Terns reactive, Special low rates given to Ladies Clubs and Church Entertainments. Address all communications to H. G. BROWN, 1125 West Eighth Street, Topeka. Jacob August, proprietor of one of the leading clothing houses of this city, has been the leader of heart disease on Sunday. He has been a successful business man for many years. He has been in Topeka since 1889, and has been constantly in business. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. L. H. Roberts of Kansas City, Mo., who was a close friend. Mr. August was a staunch friend of the race. Among the many social clubs in Topeka none stands upon a higher plane than the Western Star, an organization comprising a set of young people who are entertainers of the first class and who thoroughly understand the art of making things pleasant for the fortunate ones that share their hospitality. This fact was clearly demonstrated at their masque valentine party last Friday night at 118 West Eighth street, where over one hundred of the society's upper crust enjoyed themselves to their heart's content. Last Thursday evening Mr. Tom Pascal, who lived at 1709 Topca Avenue, was found dead near his stable, about 5 o'clock p. m. Mr. Pascal went out to do his chores about the house apparently well and hearty, but remained out longer than usual and his wife becoming alarmed went out to see what the trouble was. After looking around the lot for some time she came upon the lifeless body of her husband. She immediately spread the alarm and was soon surrounded by friends. A doctor was coiled in and pronounced heart failure as the causes of death. The remains were interred Saturday after the arrival of friends and relatives. A CONDENSED REPORT. The Ministers and Deacons Union of the Central District Association of Baptists met with the Second Baptist church, Topeka, Kan, Rev. Wm. Woolfork, pastor. the president, Rev. G. W. Watson of Burlington, Kan, called the meeting to order and Brother L. Richardson conducted divine services with prayer. the chairman stated that the meeting was in order for business. The constitution was read and adopted; whereupon a very good paper was read by Miss Lillian M. Woolfork, the organist, who rendered good music. Owing to bad weather the union was not largely attended, only at night, when room could hardly be found. Rev. A. Voorhies of Joplin, Mo, preached at night and a good time was had after the regular order of business the union stood adjourned until friday morning. Those who joined the union and paid their fees were: Rev. vtm. Woolfork, 25 cents; Miss R. Pattison, 10 cents; Miss Lellea Woolfork, 10 cents; Lena Richison, 25 cents; DocR. Whit, 25 cents; E. C. Stoner, 25 cents; Rufus Fraser, 25 cents; H. Wilson, 25 cents; Mrs. E. Brow of Mankato, 25 cents; John Calven, 25 cents; J. Northta, 25 cents; Henry Robb, 25 cents; Mrs. L. Cooley, 25 cents; N. Williams, 25 cents; W. Robeson, 25 cents; Amanda Holt, Mrs. James Hick, Mrs Mary Douglas, Mrs John Calven. Collection, $10.50; Pald Rev. G. W. Watson, $2.00. February 14, at 4 o'clock, the Rev. White, pastor of the B Street Baptist church, preached, text Psalm 121, subject, "Power With God," it was well delivered. Among the many good things he said that one evil in the pulpit was more than one hundred in the pores of your helm girders. You strain at a nat and swallow camels. If the blind lead the blind they all fall into the ditch together. The Wolf comes to seek and devour and to scatter the flock. Woe be unto the pastor that destroys and scatters the sheep of my pasture. At night the Rev. Baker preached, text twentieth chapter Acts, 26 verse, take heed therefore unto yourself and to all the flock, that the holy ghost hath made your overseers to seed the church, for I know this, that after my departing shall grieve us wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. A good time indeed the flock meets the meet. Rev. White wants the ministers to use the gospel sword that calls dead sinners from the tomb, that gives the blind their sight; then we will have peace at home and pleasure abroad. We will love our wives and serve the Lord. Rev. G. W. Watson deserves much credit for the manner in which he conducted the union. Adjourned to meet May 15 and 16, in Topeka, at the same hall. REV. WM. WOOLFORK, Pastor. REV. G. W. WATSON, President. REV. P. W. JOHNSON, Secretary. GUESS WHO The young ladies are that spend their time "stailing" on the streets for treats? The modest young man was that didn't have the nerve to attend a swell white party where he was invited. The leading politician was that went "way back and sit" down when asked to pay for his plate at the Lincoln Day banquet? The society young lady is that spends most of her time window shopping in front of a prominent dry goods store? Will be chairman of the republican county central committee? Looks swell since ne has had his hair straightened? Is the old crank that insulted one of her guests, and possesses the foulest mouth in town? Gave 15 cents in Sunday school collection? Presented themselves as valentines at the homes of several young ladies Sunday? Is the young man from North Topeka that wishes to go with a certain young lady of South Topeka, but can't because her girl associates don't think he is "There"? Refused to give one young lady a nickel for collection to help her Sunday school class, but willingly gave it to another. There surely must be some understanding between them. Wanted to go to the hall last Friday night, but couldn't, because she didn't care to go? Poor boy, that is only the first stage. Pald a visit to the Institute Sunday? Comes down Seventh street from school with a expectation of seeing him? A bad beginning. Slimped and fell on the iron grating last Friday night? Is making quilts for a wedding soon to be pulled off? great work, which was first to set up the ladies court in the city of St. Louis, second to set up the brothers and sisters of Loving Charity No. 2 in the city of St. Louis. The third to set up the Daughters of the Tabernacle. His fourth in great work was to set up the Malds and Pages of Honor, which is the grandest of his work. Farewell, Father Dickerson, farewell. To the ashes of Father Dickerson, farewell. MISS MHYRTLE FOX. S. H. HARRISON, Q. M. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH ITEMS. The Bible School and church services are being well attended and we look to the future with a great deal of interest. We hope to meet our friends at these meetings. The ladies of the church will serve a luncheon at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Sharp, 942 Spruce street, Lowman Hill, on Thursday evening, the 27th inst. Remember our church directory. Bible school at 9:30 a.m.; preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening subject: "I Thought vs. Instruction." B. C. Duke, pastor. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. Preparations are being made for the quarterly examinations which occur in all departments next week. B. C. Carter departed last Monday to attend the Negro conference at Tuskegee. The school expects to be very materially benefited by this trip and the state will be given considerable advertisement as a desirable place of location to intelligent Negro farmers. Prof. Carter will spend a week in the south. Assistant Principal M. W. Freeman and Mrs. Carter, lady principal, have charge of the school in the absence of prof. Carter, and thoroughly understand the management of the institute. Officers of the Booker T. Washington Literary Society will be elected for the next term Saturday evening; an excellent program will also be rendered. Mr. Paul Jones, to the intense interest of the literary society, performed admirably on the plano last Saturday evening. Quite a number of boys and girls appeared and enrolled in the free Saturday morning industrial classes last Saturday. From the earnest way in which these worthy ones take up the work and apply themselves to it nothing but good can be accomplished in teaching them a trade. It is hoped that more mothers will send their boys and girls to the institute next Saturday morning at 9 a. m. NOTES FROM LANE CHAPEL On the evening of the fourth Sunday, our grand rally day, Prof. Carter of the institute preached us an excelcell sermon; subject, "The Forsaken prince." The Ladies Sewing Circle will meet Friday at 2 o'clock p. m. at the parsonage. The Pleasant Hour Club gave an old fashioned pull at the home of the captain, Mrs. Wm. Eagleson, Tuesday evening. The result of our rally on the fourth Sunday was $129.08. The effort will be renewed the fifth Sunday in March. Sunday, March 2, will be quarterly meeting day. Preaching morning and evening by Rev. T. J. Moppins, P. E. Preaching at 3 p. m. by Rev. Greene Preaching at 3 p. m. by Rev. Greene of Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church. The Epworth League will render a grand program the second Tuesday evening of March. Miss Mollie Fulton will represent the C. M. E. church scholarship in the Industrial Institute. ST. JOHNS A. M. E. CHURCH. The pastor, Rev. A. Milton Ward, will preach a sermon to men Sunday morning at 11. Subject, "Men, Don't Drift." In the evening the members of the choir will render the following program: Scripture reading and a few brief remarks by the pastor; anthem by the choir; paper by Mrs. M. E. Langston; solo by Mrs. Sadie McClain; song by the choir; solo, Chas. McNairy, Mrs. O. A. Taylor accompanist, Mrs. J. M. Wright entertained the Helping Hand Club last Friday afternoon to the delight of a large and appreciative gathering of the members and well wishers of St. John. The Sewing Circle met at the parsonage on Wednesday and was entertained by Mrs. Nellie Williams. The unusual large attendance of gentlemen at this meeting made the ladies to so forget themselves that they failed to call upon Prof. W. T. Vernon for a speech. But that's all right, Professor, you will be seen again. The members of St. John A. M. E. church are hereby notified to meet in church conference Friday evening, February 28, 1902. Matters of importance that demand the presence and attention of every member. Remarks will be made by Dr. Wm. E. Jackson, Hon. W. I. Jamison, W. W. Buckner and Prof. R. H. Wade and others concerning the debt which falls due in this year. After which the trustees will be elected for the ensuing year. Our second quarterly meeting will be held March 9. We call upon every Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50¢ BEFORE. AFTER. Young Color d 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, DIR GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, R. G. MARTIN. R. G. MARTIN & Brokers Mines, Mining Stock. Bonds, and TOPEKA, KANSAS COMPANIES CHARTERED—— ANY MERITORIOUS PROPOSITION SUCCESSFUL OUR FACILITIES FOR HAND ARE Correspondence solicited. R. G. 600 KANSAS AVENUE TON E. O. DeMoss, Res. Tel. 776. L. M. PENWELL, Res. Tel. 775. DeMoss & Pe May Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. 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MACEDONIA TABERNACER No. 80, U. K. T. Hallway N. Kearns Avenue. Meetings and markets of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. 1014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. OFFICE MOVES: to 10 A. M. Calls answered day and night. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. CAPITAL... --- HAMS These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, cornfed Kansas Hogs. CURED AND PREPARED BY THE Chas. Wolff Ask your Grocer and Butcher for "Capital" Hams, no others "just as good." 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 littel cash for themselves as well as greatly assisting us. A GREAT MEETING. Clay Center, Kan.. Feb. 6, 1902.—The Ministers and Deacons Union of the Western District of the Central Baptist association, met with Second Baptist church, Clay Center, Kan., February 6 and 7, with the president, Rev. G. W. Watson of Burlington, presiding, who called the meeting to order at 10:15. After making some appropriate remarks the union got down to business. The following ministers were present and paid their quarterly dues: Rev. G. W. Watson of Burlington; Rev. James Thomas, Salina; Rev. Robert Cox, Salina; Rev. Wm. Hampton, Abilene; Rev. J. A. Wright, Manhattan, Deacon Geo. Johnson. Clay Center; Deacon Finch, Clay Center; Rev. Terrell, pastor of M. E. church; Rev. Wm. Davie; Rev. Thompson; P. E. South and Rev. Norris, J. W Davie, Sister Geo. Johnson of Clay, Sister N. Dunlap of Junction City; Sister Cruse, Junction City; Sister Jones, Clay Center was introduced to the union. Topic, the Afro-American, was ably discussed by Rev Wm. Hampton, Pastor I Thomas, J. A. Wright, Robert Cov, Rev. Norris, Sisters Hammond and Moore were introduced to the union. Rev James Thomas read an interesting paper on pulpit discourse. This paper was carefully prepared and presented. Revs I. Thomas and Cov preached strong sermons the first day, which were well received. EVENING SESSION. - The union reassembled at 7:30. A large congregation turned out to hear a sermon from Rev. Dr. Thomas of Salina. Sister Martia Cuse of Clay delivered the address of welcome in a nice manner, responded to by Sister Dunlap of Junction City. Rev. Thomas preached an able sermon on doctrine, which the congregation enjoyed. Adjourned to meet Friday morning. Benediction by Rev. Thomas. FRIDAY'S SESSION. Union called to order at 10 a. m. After the devotional the union got down to business. The question box, presented by Deacon Geo. Johnson, was very interesting Sister Dunlap read an interesting paper on "Pride. Education and Missions." which was commended by all. Sister Hattle Rector and Sister Jones, Rev. Mrs. Thompson were introduced to the union. Sister Rev. Jones of Clay read a good paper subject, "Why Pretend, be Reasonable." She brought out good thoughts. The symposium, "The Lord's Day," was ably discussed by Revs. James Thomas, R. Cox, J. A. Wright and Wm. Hampton. At 4 o'clock we got another able sermon from Rev. J. A. Wright of Manhattan. Adjourned to meet at 7:30. Benediction by Rev. 'Phone 167 110-112 S. 4th st. Troy Steam Laundry Dunton @ Murphy, Props Prompt Service—Clean White work. ATCHISON. -:- -:- KANSAS MUSICAL STUDIO Miss Hicks is teaching music and singing at her studio, 422 E.4th st Terms reasonable. Will teach at the homes if desired. It will pay you to see her before making terms. EVENING SESSION. The union met at, 7:30, Rev. C. P. Thompson conducted the devotional service. Rev. Thomas of Salina read another good paper, subject, "The Deacon's Duty to Pastor." The choir furnished excellent music. Rev. G. W. Watson preached a good sermon to a large congregation. The finance committee reported $13.94 taken up from all sources. At the conclusion the Lord's Supper was administered by Revs. Thomas and Watson, Cox and Wright. COMMITTE REPORTS. To President ..... $ To Secretary's service ..... Stationery ..... Program ..... Janitor ..... Church expenses ..... Plaindealer ..... REV. J. A WRIGHT. MRS. N DUNLAP. REV. WM. HAMPTON. ON RESOLUTIONS. We, your committee on resolutions, beg leave to make the following report: Whereas, The members of the Second Baptist church and the M. E. church of Clay Center have opened their doors and received the messengers of this institute, and have spared no pains to make it pleasant for us. Therefore, be it resolved, that we extend to them a vote of thanks for their hospitalities, and to the pastor, Rev. Wm Hampton, for his great interest in the work and caring for us. Resolved. That we also extend thanks to Rev. Watson, the president, for manner in which he presided over this meeting. Be it further resolved. That we extend thanks to the white brothers and sisters for their kindness shown to us. We further recommend that we indorse the sentiments of the institute on the subject of the outlook of the Afro-American, that the outlook and possibilities are as good as any other race in the country. We further recommend that the topic be continued in the next meeting. We also recommend that the secretary send a synopsis of this meeting to the Topeka Plaindcaler for publication. We thank the sisters for their fine papers read during this meeting and to the choir for excellent music. Rev. J. THOMAS. REV. J. A. WRIGHT. SISTER N. E. DUNLAP. SISTER E. CREWS. SISTER L. R. JOHNSON. Committee. Rev. Hampton showed himself to be When in Leavenworth ...Call at... "THE CHOCTAW" Joe Lacey, Proprietor. He is always at home to his friends. 326 Choctaw Street. When You... —WANT FINE— Candies,Fruits,Nuts,Eto. CALI. ON James Manusas, 114 WEST EIGHTH ST. He Manufactures his own Candies. Western MACON, MISSOURI. A School of 'Christian and Ministerial Culture. ELEMENTARY, NORMAL, ACADEMIC. Strong musical department, Complete faculty, Healthful location. Splendid influence. TERMS:—For board and tuition at reasonable rates. For Catalogue and particulars, write to ENOS LARKIN SCRUGGS, A. M., Pres. the right man in the right place. His people love him, white and colored. We had one of the grandest meetings we have ever experienced before. One joined the church. This church has a splendid choir; been organized twenty years. The spirit of the Lord was with us in this meeting. Adjourned to meet at Junction City, Thursday before the second Sunday in May. REV. G. W. WATSON, President. REV. ROBERT COX, Secretary. ATCHISON, KANSAS. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor of Atchison had a memorial at Ebenezer Baptist church Friday evening, February 14, in respect to their deceased chief, Rev. Moses Dickerson, of St. Louis. A very creditable program was rendered. We join this worthy organization in paying a high tribute to this great man. He stood the severe test in his day like all other race men must do if they ever expect their work and name to live after death. Sir Knight Jas. Brown was presiding officer. Had the occasion been known to other societies many would have taken part. Rev. I. S. Wilson of Topeka has set the spiritual fire going in this city at the A. M. E. church, resulting in about 139 conversions and reclaimers being added to the churches. He was ably assisted this week by Rev. Davis of Troy. Rev. Smothers has opened revival at Ebernezer. Let the good work go on. Whenever you start for sinners in the right way you get them. God is always on the side of right and when you fail your methods were wrong. This will be an eventful baptising and all Christians are happy. Rev. Matt. S. Jones of Garden City, Kansas, preached at Shiloh Sunday and the members report they were highly pleased with his sermons. Come again. Brother Jones. If you get a man in your band wagon and he is not trustworthy, put him out, and if you are not trustworthy he ought to go out at the first station else "the horse is on him." Jrof. Draper publicly commended the energy and executive ability shown by the pupils of the Business college. Many of the whist players did not hold in during the revival while the dancers did. A professional man is reported as sneering at the Business college. You are Invited to visit to see if your sneers are not out of place, and since you have no money at stake therein, you ought to "go away back and sit down." Misses Mal Lewis. Nannie Parrott and Mary Fisher, three of our most experienced teachers will soon be writing stenography so rapid that many lucrative jobs will be open to them. Out of 47 oratorical contestants, at Effingham High school, whose papers were turned over to the committee to select 3 of the best for final contest, Gosnold Hudson, the only negro in the contest, is one of that eight. JH. GRRPN Manager electric Lights Mrs. GERTRUDE POTTY Prop. Steam Heat The Hotel Imperial, 109 FELIX ST., St. JOSEPH, Mo First-class in all of its appointments. A modern place for the accommodation of the traveling public. When in St. Joseph, make it your headquarters. --- Geo. M. Hammel Merchant Tailor STRICTLY HIGH ART TAILORING 509 Kansas Ave Topaka March the 6th, 8 p. m., is the day set for the final contest. With all white judges a negro will be going through "an eye in the needle" if he wins in the last struggle. Several of the Atchison people say they are going out to stiffen his back bone by their presence. Send us the news and we will send it to Topeka. The memorial services of Father Dixon was held by the tabernacle of this city, at the A. M. E. church last Friday evening. In a well written paper. Brother Bradford spoke of Father Dixon's life and work as founder of the Order of Tabernacles. Papers were also read by Mrs. P. Bowers, Mr. Joe Bowers, Miss Etta Moore, Mrs. Fischback, also little Alice Miller and Eva Brown of the Juveniles. The choir of each Tabernacle rendered several sacreu selections. Quite a large number were in attendance. Little Arthur Anderson was shot by a playmate last Monday afternoon and badly wounded. Dr. Young was called, and through his efficient treatment, which Dr. Young was able to give, as we all know Dr. Young is one of our oldest and best physicians that Lawrence affords, and we look for a speedy recovery of little Arthur. The S. L. D. T. club met at the residence of Mrs. Mattle Bryant last Tuesday afternoon. The author of the afternoon was Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Quite a number of his quotations were recited by members present. An elegant lunch was served after the program and all left expressing their best wishes to the hostess, for the excellent manner the club was entertained. Sick list this week: Messrs. Harrison Dorsey, Dick Johnson, Cy Richardson, Israel Allen. The "Charitable Club" will give a grand concert and ten cent lunch. Tuesday, February 25, at the residence of Mrs. Lucas, on New York street. The funds will be given to assist the poor of our city. Come out and help to buy a meal for the city's poor. Growing in interest as shown by the large number that come out each Sunday afternoon. Miss Minnie Hines read a paper that called forth much discussion on the subject of marriage, being a success or failure, and much enthusiasm was shown by all who joined in the discussion. The music rendered by the A. M. E. choir was very much appreciated. Mr. Albert Mumford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mumford, died at their home, 140 Missouri street, of blood poison. Sunday 12 a. m. He had been sick for some time past. His funeral took place from the home Monday afternoon and his interment at Oak Hill cemetery. The concert given by Lawrence young men, last Wednesday evening, was quite a success. The music was very fine indeed and the parts from Shakespears' plays by Mr. Dell Orma were very much appreciated. The Forum met Sunday evening as usual, with a large attendance, the society is evidently progressing. NORTH TOPEKA. The Twelve Star club met with Mrs. L. E. C. Stoner, 108 West Curtis street Wednesday afternoon, 3 p. m. Paper read by Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, subject, "Jesus came to save the lost," 26th verse of Exodus. It was committed to memory and read by little Bessie King, nine years old. Brief remarks were made by different members. After routine of business luncheon was served. The club adjourned to meet the first Wednesday in March. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan is expected to take a flying trip to St. Joseph, Mo., to attend to some business of the lodge. Daughter Samaria Cornell is up and around. Daughter Benton is enjoying good health. H. Murrel has improved considerable. Daughter Anna Johnson played beautifully Friday night. She is a member of Macondla Tabernacle No. 13. Macondla Tabernacle No. 93 are progressing nicely. No sick. HUTCHINSON, KANSAS. Mr. Will Owens left last Friday evening for Idaho Springs, where he will take charge of his new position. Miss Grace Taylor cf Lyons, Kansas, has been visiting in the city for a few days left last evening for her home. Invitations are out for the reception to be given by the Mandolin club; all are anticipating a delightful time. Miss Anna Brown left last Sunday for Wichita. Miss Carrie Pope entertained the Pastime club Wednesday evening at her pleasant home, 229 D street. Those present were: Mrs. W. C. Owens, Miss Anna Crooms, Miss Mae Thomas, Miss Grace Taylor of Lyons, Miss Marguer Look, Read, Consider! Read and Subscribe For THE PLAINDEALER Pay a Cash Subscription. Paying for a thing after it is used up, seems like throwing money away. Neat Book Printing. ite Crow; Messrs. James Green, Tom McCalap and A. Brown. The house was charmingly decorated with southern smilax and pink carnations. A dainty luncheon was served at 11 o'clock. Miss Pope and Miss Thomas rendered select soloes in their usually pleasing manner. All report a delightful time. Mr. James Pope, of 229 West D st., has a severe attack of the la grippe. Miss Marguerite Crow of this city is attending the Salt City Business college. It is wondered if the time will ever come when the Negro preachers will realize their position in the pulpit. The King Hotel MRS. WOODY, PROP. Comfortable Lodging—Good Board. 819 VERMONT ST, LAWRENCE, KAS EMPORIA, KANSAS. Mr. William H. Canafax, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Canafax, and a member of St. John's Lodge No. 14, A. F. and A. M., died at the home of his parents on State street, Tuesday morning of last week of consumption. Mr. Canafax was a good, quiet, moral young man of about twenty-four years, 3 months, 8 days of age, and being a brother of good standing in the above named order, was cared for by the members of the same during his sickness, and at last when it was his to die was also cared for by his brothers; who according to the laws, rules, and regulations governing the same, took charge of the remains, conducted them Look, Read Read and THE PLAN Pay a Cash Subscription ter it is used up, seems B Neat Book to the St. James Baptist church where the funeral sermon was preached. Rev. W. H. Pollett officiated; thence to the Maplewood cemetery where his remains were placed in their last earthy resting place. Notwithstanding the inclementy of the weather, there were many who paid the last tribute to the deceased and were also witnesses of an excellent sermon which was very impressive and ought to be long remembered. The Masons performed their duty exceedingly well. Misses Mattie Henderson, Lulu McVay, Mrs. Geo. White, Mrs. Mary Silvers and Mr. Joe Reeves are on the slick list this week. Mr. Thomas Cannon of Dover, Ok., is here attending the Kansas State normal. Revival meeting has begun at the St. James Baptist church again and all are invited. Mr. J. H. Twyman of Fleming, Kan., was up on usiness Monday and Tuesday of this week. Major Ford and daughter, Miss Hallie, who is now attending the Kansas State Normal, visited with Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Tipton Sunday and Monday of this week. Mrs. Julia Newcomb's little daughter, Bertha, was buried in Maplewood cemetery Monday of this week. The funeral services were held at the Church of God's, Bishop Groves officiating. The little one was a little past five years old. Mrs. Julia (Redmond) Newcomb's friends sympathize with her in the loss of her little one. Mrs. R. Moore doesn't seem to improve very fast from her lame rheumatic condition. Please allow me space in your paper for this question: If the Negro celebrates Abraham Lincoln's birthday, who is going to celebrate Frederick Douglass' birthday? Here is where we make our mistake. Fred should be loved by his race; must he be forgotten? I also wish to say that the Plain-dealer is one of the best enterprises in the west. I think every colored family ought to take it, and I am ready to pay my subscription whenever our correspondent calls for it. J. B. ODAIR, 810 Congress street, Emporla. FORT SCOTT, KANSAS FORT SCOTT, KANSAS. At last that much dreaded disease smallpox, which has held such a sway especially among the colored people here, seems to be abating. Our schools and churches which were closed by order of the Board of Health are again open. We fear the loss of time in school is to play sad havoc with the grade work of the children, but realizing the difficulty, both parents and teachers will urge regular attendance and close application for the remainder of the year. The Fort Scott schools in the last eighteen years during which time the colored children have been permitted to enter High school with the whites, have accomplished a work, for which their able corps of teachers need not PIANO AND ORGAN MINIATURES FREE TO EVERY PERSON mentioning this magazine we will send absolutely free set of Cornish Pan-American Exposition models of piano and organ miniatures. This illustration is a reproduction of one. If you intend buying now or in the near future we will gladly send this embossed set to you. These miniatures have been produced at a great cost. They constitute the most expensive advertising matter ever used by us. 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Something over 120 pupils have been promoted to High school fifty-eight of which graduated with honor, some are now filling positions of honor and trust as principals, assistant teachers, bookkeepers, tradesmen, merchants, cooks and intelligent laborers, and we must point with pride to the fact that very few if any of these graduates are included in the list of criminals; proving beyond a doubt that an education of the young is a safe panecia against excessive crime. The public school up to the High school controlled entirely by colored teachers has connected with it a little bench work or a miniature mechanical department where our boys have learned the name and uses of common carpenter tools. This is a new department in education here. Introduced by Principal A. M. Wilson after his return from the army. Many of our boys show considerable tact with tools. They have made carpenter's benches, wash benches, kitchen tables, troughs, ladders, towel rollers, boxes, sand tables, dog houses, have built fences and many other useful things. A love for mechanical work inculated in public school finds an outlet in our industrial schools and institutes. Because of this department the Ft. Scott schools have been enabled to enroll during the past two years as many boys as girls, a circumstance hard to find in many schools. The churches are not over prosperous this winter l, Consider! Subscribe for INDEALER Paying for a thing af- like throwing money away. k Printing. owing to disease and bad weather but promise developments for spring and summer. Miss Hallle Ford has gone to attend the state normal at Emporia. Mr. Sam Hawkins has been confined to his bed for some time with pneumonia. Tom Jones, one of the oldest citizens died Saturday. Tom Lawrence prefers the raising of wheat and corn, to the grinding of them, hence he has quit the mill and become a full fledged farr 2r. J. M. Carr is about again after an attack of the la gripe. NEWTON KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gross entertained in the honor of Mr. and Mrs. Revealy. The evening was spent by playing games and cards, which, after a late hour, a two course lunch was served. A happy party of young people were sleigh riding one day last week. All report a good time. Mrs. John Jackson is on the sick list and also Mrs. Ramey is quite ill. The F. D. literary met last Tuesday night. A swell program was rendered. We wonder what J. F. will do without W. C. F. Miss Clark, who has been visiting Miss Hazel Richardson, has now returned to her home in Valley Center. Mrs. Patson is visiting friends in Newton. Mrs. Coleman has moved to her new home on east 9th street. Mr. Chas. Faulkner has been suite ill at his home on west 1st street. He is improving. Mr. John Frame took his first lesson in two-stepping and one-stepping yesterday. Mrs. Grant fell and broke her arm in two places. LEAVENWORTH KAN The body of Mr. Henry Jones, father of S. T. Jones of this city, was brought here from Kansas City Wednesday for interment. The funeral was held at Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. N. C. Buren of Kansas City officiating. Mr. Jones was a well known and respected citizen of Leavenworth, having lived here for many years. And while life's door closed on the exit of one we are to no more view with mortal eyes, but on one we are certain was greeted at the gates of that city beyond the mountain range, with these words, which are to be a comfort to all weary travelers: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thon into the glory and the kingdom of the Lord." OUR PRIZE OFFER. Here Are Chances for an Education, Boys and Girls Take Notice THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER desires to reach every Negro family in the West. It is our desire to serve the best interests of our people. To do this we must be in touch with them. We must know what decisive movements are going on in your neighborhood. We can only know this by being in close touch with you. You want to keep in touch with the Negroes in all parts of the West. You want to read THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. For the past four years we have been receiving a fair and reasonable patronage from our people. We desire to return the favor. There are thousands of bright faced boys and girls desiring a higher education. THE PLAINDEALER is going to send some of our boys and girls to school. We are making this offer to the boys and girls. Do you want it? Kansas and Missouri have splendid schools for the education of the colored youth. We will offer free scholarships in the following schools: Lincoln Institute, Jef- I VOTE FOR M of For a Scholarship ferson City, Missouri; Geo. R. 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All persons entering this contest must notify this paper, and specify the college they desire to enter, and as soon as they have furnished this office with the required number of yearly subscribers, together with the cash, we will send them to the school. We make the following offer to our Kansas subscribers. To every Kansas subscriber, who pays all arrearage due to this paper prior to August 15th, 1902, will be allowed a vote for some Kansas boy or girl for a special scholarship. The boy or girl receiving the highest vote will be given an additional scholarship in either one of the Kansas Negro colleges. THE CANDIDATES New That Man Stores Has Been Returned, She Should Be Sorted to New Malad, Mrs. When the Lessons of Orridation Are More Seriously Nailed Lessons from the Life of M'Kinley K. J. BELLFRIED & M. KINLEY Lessons from the Life of M'Kinley THE LINCOLN MANHATTAN PARK & I. LINCOLN