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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. --- THE COLORED VOTER OF THE VOLUME IV. Out Precinct—A Beautiful Story of the Law and Order Colored People Struggling for a Clean City—A Topeka Lady Tells a True Story of the Kansas Negro in Politics. [This story of a study of the colored voter is from the pen of one of Topeka's most prominent ladies. It reveals to the world that much of the feeling against the Negro is the result of viewing the race through the big end of the telescope. If the best class of our people could come in contact with the best class of Negroes, study their ambitions and desires, there would be a marked change in public feeling against the Negro and his capabilities - EDITOR.] "I count the gray barbaran lower than the Christian child." All this happened out in Kansas. It was election day in our city where municipal suffrage is universal. The issue of a hard fought campaign had turned on the enforcement of temperance laws. And now twelve thousand voters, American, Swede, Russian and Negro were to fight the battle to a finish at the ballot box. The day began and ended with dull, sullen skies above and a deepening, spreading, splattering sea of mud below. A damp north wind sent a shiver to the bone, whispering of rheumatism, "grip" and pneumonia. But in a Kansas town when a great principle is at stake "No chilly winds nor poisonous breath" avails to stay men and women, so the battle of the ballots went on. As, along with a hundred others of my sex, I was industriously getting tothe polls the voters whose ballots should count for law enforcement; a cry for help reached me—a call to come over into Macedonia. The message read: "The nth precinct of the mth ward is without carriages. The women can't get out in this weather. The whiskey party controls the election board and the colored people are discouraged." With one regretful glance at the paved streets—they had a bottom somewhere under the mud—I headed for the mth ward. Across the city, beyond the railroad tracks and beyond the creek lay the nth precinct, a settlement of colored people and of the poorer white classes, scattered over the low ground, with unpaved streets whose muddy depths that day were never fathomed. The polling place was a "darkey" grocery and when I reached it, the situation didn't look blue—it looked black. From the liquid ground, the mud-stained garments, and the dark faces, up to the frowning sky, it was a monochrome picture with the high lights left out. I gave my carriage and driver over to a colored woman who knew where to find her people; and I went into the grocery and took root. In the middle of the room sat the election board. Around it all day was a crowd of colored men. The owner of the place recognizing that I had some staying qualities courteously offered me a chair and tried in every way to make me comfortable. But I was made more than comfortable. I was entertained and enlightened. Ernest Seton-Thompson, in a garbage heap studying black bear in the Yellowstone Park, wasn't a circumstance to me that day, diagnosing colored voters in that little corner grocery. Incidentally, I had gone there with a three-fold purpose: to donate the use of my carriage to the cause; to electioneer—excuse my brutal frankness—for the law enforcement ticket; and to lend for what it might be worth the influence of the presence of a woman who could at least keep her eyes open and her tongue quiet, and who wasn't of the mold to be frightened at trifles. Worthy enough motives, all three, but in the end it was I that was benefitted. The presiding genius of the place was a stalwart black policeman, who understood his duty and performed it with an unostentatious force that did one's soul good to witness. Outside, beyond the regulation "hundred foot line" stood a noisy crowd of colored politicians, most of them evidently of the purchasable type, belonging just now to the whisky party. There must have been thirty of them at first and through the day their numbers increased. The nippy wind blew against them and every passing team spattered them over with dirty splashes; but they held their ground and argued about politics and laughed and joked and made a holiday of the whole affair. It was evident that some of them belonged to the all 'round tough element, but there was no rowdyism, nor signs of drunkness among them, and no course nor profane words reached my ears as I passed back and forth by them through the day. In and out came the voters, the uncrowned sovereigns of our republic. Did they look like kings and queens? Well, not of these islands. They hadn't on their court costumes and in many instances their apparent intelligence matched well with their clothes. Half of them, it seemed to me, could not read and, were there fore at the mercy of the judge who should direct their ballot markings. How conscientious he might be I could only surmise. But I saw enough to make me wade out beyond the "hundred foot line" and satisfy myself that the poor, honest, ignorant women who came there were so well instructed that they did not need the help of a judge in the voting booth. All day long there were evidences of fraud and deception and the outlook for law enforcement was gloomy. Among those who came, what I set down as the straight whisky element bore the ear marks of degency. An impudent disregard of the general rights, a stupid indifference, an all 'round selfish appearance of having gained something for nothing and worsted somebody—these were the accompaniments of those who invariably ranked themselves, 'wha' de money wuz." The bounds of this paper will not allow me to enlarge upon the peculiarities of the white voters who came before me. A record of the impressions they made should be sent to the National Board of Charities and Corrections. I had not dreamed that outside of alms houses could be raked up such creatures of irresponsibility as I saw come up that day to vote against the city's best interests. Among all those coming and going were the bright faced colored element who worked that day for law enforcement. How earnest they were as they struggled through a morning of discouragement into an afternoon of patient determination. With a race pride they spoke gently of their illiterate fellows, and in shame denounced those whom the power of the brewers had suborned. A clean, law-abiding city meant as much to them as it did to me. And so the day went by. As a voting place it was interesting but it could not be inviting. The floor was covered with muddy foot marks, of course, and the drap clothing of those who entered steamed out no suggestion of "the perfumes of Araby." I was sometimes unavoidably jostled by the crowd and some of the judges eyed me with disapproval. They thought I was watching them, and I was. But however black and ignorant and even vicious might be the elements gathered there, they observed in a way the manners of gentlemen and gentlewomen. There was no foul nor profane language to be heard, no boisterous actions, no personal quarrels, no smoking nor visible mark of drunkenness. One soon realizes in such a place how little good breeding may depend upon color. The only time that I felt uncomfortable was when two women with rude manners and ruder language made me blush for myself and for them. I turned from them to the trim little wife of the grocery keeper, with her soft voice and quiet manners, and thought unutterable things. While I watched I had time to reflect. I remembered that it is TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 28, 1902. said of wild animals that contact overturns our fear, and sympathy for them destroys our prejudice, until what seemed untamable, obnoxious, and dangerous grows to have for us a purpose, a value, and a charm. Even the coyote and the grizzly bear as we know them better, seem less of foes: and is not man of more value than many beasts? In social struggles the colored man has been and perhaps will always be the "under dog." From a mild indifference to its welfare up to the shotgun policy and the unspeakable atrocity of lynching by burning at the stake, the upward way of the darker race is a rough one. Not without cause, of course For indulence, impudence and immorality with all their variations are its three cardinal vices most difficult to uproot. But with all our boasted sympathy for it and alleged interest in its advancement, no defect of character or degenerate quality goes uncriticized. By my day among its voters in this outlying precinct I found much to commend, to unhesitatingly praise. These voters were most of them poor, shabbily dressed and illiterate, but time and again for nearly half an hour I was left, the only woman in this room full of colored men, and yet no word or action of theirs could have embarrassed any women. They may The Plaindealer's Great Educational Offer... I VOTE FOR M..... of..... For a Scholarship Free Scholarship in Our Best Negro Colleges Given Away have defrauded and voted for pay and all that; but that is not a race specialty. Other voters of a different color in other precincts of the city did the same; and this city is not the worst, but one of the best in all the big United States. At the end of the day, cold and tired, muddy and hungry, I came home wiser by many degrees than when I had gone forth. I had gained an insight into human character and quality that was worth many times more than it cost to gain. At three o'clock the next morning I was awakened by a violent ring of the telephone bell. A message announced: "The nth precinct of the mth ward has gone for law enforcement by twenty majority." And I murmured the first line of the doxology and went to sleep again. Death of Dr. Venella Dr. Seth Venella died at his home on Topeka avenue, last Wednesday evening. Dr. Vanella was one of the best known physicians in this city having been a citizen of Topeka for many years. A more extended obituary will be given in the next issue. Politics and Politicians We know the Senate will not confirm a lyncher for the important position of U. S. Internal Revenue collector for the Dist, of South Caracolina. One ought not to have been appointed. We will talk later on this subject and what we say will be strong. Senator McLaurin pulled old Ben Tillman's nose in the Senate, on Washington's birthday. The Negroes scored one in this episode as it shows what class of Southern whites are predominating. We are sorry the gentlemanly senator could not have finished him in short order. In this paper a few weeks ago we published a complete denial of the rumor that Dr. Crossland, recently appointed minister to Liberia, would give the place of Secretary of the Legation to a white man. It is passing strange that a certain class of Negroes should be constantly aspersing the good name of the men of our race fortunate enough to be "recognized" by the powers that be Education the Race P Education Will Solve the Race Problem ```markdown ``` THE PLAINDEALER desires in the West. It is our duty our people. To do this we must know what decisive in neighborhood. We can only know with you. You want to keep parts of the West. You want to For the past four years we have able patronage from our people There are thousands of bright higher education. THE PLAINDEAL our boys and girls to school. boys and girls. Do you want splendid schools for the education offer free scholarships in the for Jefferson City, Mo.; Geo. R. Baptist College at Macon, Mo.; daro, Kas.; and the Industrial FREE SCHOLARSHIP AT LINCOLN Any boy or girl who subscribes we will give a free at Jefferson City, Mo. WESTERN UNIVERSITY AND TORN Any boy or girl who secures we will give a free scholar Quindaro, or the Topeka Industries THE GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE Two hundred and fifty c George R. Smith College, Sedalia Persons entering contest must college they desire to enter. We our subscribers. To every sundue to this paper prior to Aug. vote. Cut out the voting Coup office with your name and address. THE 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 Jefferson City, Mo.; Geo. Smith College, Sedalia, and The Baptist College at Macon, Mo.; The Western University, at Quindaro, Kas.; and the Industrial Institute at Topeka, Any boy or girl who secures four hundred cash yearly subscribers we will give a free scholarship at Lincoln Institute, at Jefferson City, Mo. WESTERN UNIVERSITY AND TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Any boy or girl who secures three hundred cash subscribers we will give a free scholarship at the Western University, Quindaro, or the Topeka Industrial Institute. THE GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE Two hundred and fifty cash subscribers admits you to the George R. Smith College, Sedalia, or the Macon, Baptist College-Persons entering contest must notify this paper, and specify the college they desire to enter. We make the following offer to our subscribers. To every subscriber, who pays all arrearage due to this paper prior to August 15, 1902, will be allowed a vote. Cut out the voting Coupon, fill it out and send it to this office with your name and address before Aug. 15, 1902. The recent outbreak by the St. Joe Radical against Dr. Crossland is entirely uncalled for and belongs to that class of pothouse Negro politics rapidly passing away. Anyone who knows Dr. Crossland knows he is intensely Negro. He believes in the race and will use every possible means to elevate the people. We would like to see his bosom friend, J. Silas Harris, as secretary of the legation. Governor Stunley shies his castor into the Senatorial ring. His announcement has been looked for for some time. The governor is not only a careful manager of state affairs but a shrewd, calculating politician who carefully examines the situation before deciding his course. For the past two months he has been surveying the political field and counts his chances to win. John G. Hewitt, of the Third precinct of the Fifth ward, announces himself a candidate for councilman. Mr. Hewitt is not making this fight because he wants the office, but for the sole reason that the East end of the ward ought to have a representative in the city government. He has been a resident of the ward for twenty-four years. He was a member of the City Council when South Topeka was taken into the city, and did much to build up that section. He is a painter by trade, and has always been successful, the Santa Fe contracting with him for all of its large and finest work. He was born in Ohio, and came to Kansas in 1866. He has a wife and three sons, who are the happiness of his life. If the people of the Second and Third precincts of the Fifth ward will stand together for this man for councilman they can elect him. The East side needs a man who lives in its immediate neighborhood. Much interest is being manifested in the Troutman canvass for the Republican nomination for governor. The almost spontaneous endorsement from many of the leading papers of the state indicates the high esteem in which Mr. Troutman is held. He will be able to go into the state convention with instructed delegations from several other counties besides Shawnee. D. W. Mulvane is to be credited with much interest in Mr. Troutman's success. WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE Called Down.—Colorado Editor Gives the Kansan a Good Combing. Editor William Allen White, of the Emporia Gazette, has been "drinking" out at Colorado Springs. While under the influence of the Will Solve Problem res to reach every Negro family desire to serve the best interests of love must be in touch with them. movements are going on in your now this by being in close touch in touch with the Negroes in all I read THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. It been receiving a fair and reason- able. We desire to return the favor. faced boys and girls desiring a DEALER is going to send some of We are making this offer to the it? Kansas and Missouri have son of the colored youth. We will following schools: Lincoln Institute Smith College, Sedalia, and The The Western University, at Quin- institute at Topeka. INSTITUTE recures four hundred cash yearly scholarship at Lincoln Institute, at PEKA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL; recurs three hundred cash subscri- ship at the Western University, trial Institute. Cash subscribers admits you to the ia, or the Macon, Baptist College- totify this paper, and specify the We make the following offer to subscriber, who pays all arrearage just 15 1902, will be allowed a on, fill it out and send it to this less before Aug. 15, 1902. "Colorado mineral output," the distinguished flayer of Platt, Cleveland, McKinley, et al., took occasion to make a few remarks on the race problem in Colorado, and Brother Jackson, of the Colorado Springs Enterprise rises to a point of order, thusly: In last Sunday's issue of the Colorado Springs Gazette appears an interview from one William Allen White, an obscure country editor from a Kansas town, now visiting in this city, who has gained some cheap notoriety in holding up to ridicule in some of our leading magazines, such prominent citizens as Senator Thomas Platt of New York, and others, in which he is reported to have said that only saloon keepers and Negroes are loafers, and in another part of the article he refers to the colored people as "coons." We desire to remind this coarse and uncouth Jayhawker, who evidently has more gab than gumption, that the colored citizens of Colorado Springs are a hard-working and by no means a "leisure" class. That they are sober and upright, investing their earnings, however meager, in homes and endeavoring to educate their children. We would farther remind this reputed "knight of the quill" that in these days it is considered unmanly and evinces bad taste for the strong Come induced on Page 2. PAUL BRAY'S BUDGET If any faith can be placed in the belief of the superstitions that the spirit of the dead returneth from time to time te mingle again with the living on this earth, surely the spirit of our departed Douglass must have looked in on the more than one hundred colored citizens of Washington, assembled in the banquet hall of Gray Bros., last Friday evening. The occasion was inspiring and interesting. After listening for more than three hours to the most eloquent and fitting tributes to Douglass, as a man and citizen, orator and leader, journalist, statesman diplomat, from the lips of those who knew him well, his spirit, no less than those present must have been well pleased. The life and character of the "Grand Old Man," forcibly reminds us of our present need—a leader who is an embodiment of all that the term implies. The race has yet to produce the man qualified and worthy to receive and wear his mantle. The Pen and Pencil club, which is composed of correspondents of the various Afro-American newspapers throughout the country, invited a number of its friends to join in celebrating the eighty-fifth anniversary of the birth of the great leader. The order of exercises was as follows: President Hershaw welcomed the guests and acted as toastmaster. Music—"America," S. F. Smith. "Douglass, the Man and Citizen," Dr. C. B. Purvis. Music—Piano Solo, prof. J. W. Braxton. "Douglass, the Orator," Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds. "Douglass, the Leader" Hon. Goe H. White, Ex-member of Congress. Song: Recitative—"For Behold Darkness Shall Cover the Earth." "The People That Walk in Darkness."—Handel. Mr. T. A. Johnson. "Douglass, the Journalist," Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, President, Afro-American Press Association. "Douglass, the Statesman," Hon. Judson W. Lyons, Register of the Treasury. Song—"Boots and Saddles." Mr. W. Stanton Wormley. "Douglass, the Diplomat," Hon. P. B. S. Pinchback, Ex-Governor of Louisiana. "Reminiscences of Frederick Douglass." Mr. L. H. Douglass. Entrance of Cupid—"Message from St. Valentine," Robert Pelham, Jr. Speeches by those who may be called upon. F. Wheeler, of Chicago and Ex-Counsel W. W. Gibbs. Supper. Music—"Auld Lang Syne." Ex-Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback in speaking of Douglas as a diplomat said it was useless to indulge in fullsome descriptions of the man or extravagant praise of his life. There was but one Frederick Douglas, and the whole world knew him, honored him, and loved him. When he joined the silent majority the people of two continents sincerely mourned his death, and mingled their tears of sorrow with those of his grief-stricken family. No man of either ancient or modern times; the speaker continued, has been shown greater reverence. The distinguishing characteristic of Mr. Douglas was thoroughness. With an attractive and charming personality and an exceptional vocabulary, he was well equipped for diplomatic service, and his labors in the field of diplomacy were of the highest order, and were creditable alike to himself and the government, and a source of satisfaction to the American people. Douglass endeavored to be as near perfect as possible in everything he undertook, said Gov. Pinchback, and all who have ever had the pleasure of listening to his matchless oratory can recall the care with which he selected and uttered his words. In conclusion he said: 'I do not deem it amiss to call your attention to the action of the Republican members of Congress, last Monday evening. Fifty-six out of ninety-one present voted for a revision of Southern representation. That is a sign of encouragement. I NUMBER 9. An Interesting Resume the Frederick Douglass Memorial Held at Washington, D.C. The Pen and Pencil Club Honor the Great Leader. regard this question as a vital one to the race. Its settlement involves the question of the equality of the voters in the different states. It is to determine whether in the future one white man in the South is to be equal to five or ten men in the North East and West, in electing Congressmen or Presidential electors. Northern voters are becoming restive under the brand of inferiority this inequality in representation places upon them. Neither 'ridicule nor cowardice,' ought to prevent the Republican representatives from doing their 'plain duty' on this question and removing this stigma from their constituents. "Some of our people and a number of our white friends ask what good the curtailment of Southern representation will do the Negro? I answer, much. It will curtail the power of our enemies in the nation. It will put a premium on citizenship and tend to its enlargement in the South instead of its curtailment which is now being done all over that section. But better than all else, it will establish an honest electorate and be a long stride in the direction of fair elections. It will remove in a measure the seeming necessity for the gross misrepresentations of the Negro which are constantly being sent to the North from the South to justify the repression of the race "The one time rebel has been restored to citizenship and is in control of the Southern State governments and enjoying all the honors and emoluments of official station, while the colored men who fought to preserve the Union are being disfranchised by wholesale and humiliated by the most odious and unjust class of legislation, which is running a jim crow car right into the Capital of the nation. It is an act of injustice and an exhibition of ingratitude on the part of the nation without a parallel in the world's history. The Ideas of November will soon be upon us, and then the court of last resort—the people—will be in session. Will we be brave enough to argue our cause before it? In my opinion, if the grand man whose memory we are here to honor and perpetuate was in the land of the living he would not hesitate to speak out in trumpet tones on this important and far-reaching question, and by the magic of his immortal name I conjure you to follow the splendid example he has left us." Ex-Congressman White paid an excellent tribute to "Douglass as a Leader." Douglass possessed, he said, all the elements of leadership. He was honest, broad minded and fearless. He had the courage of his convictions and the backbone to fight for every principal and right to which his race was entitled. Opposition and unpopularity had no terror for him. Mr. White related an interesting incident of Douglass' life. It occurred at the World's Fair in Chicago. There was a great meeting in the Auditorium. Douglass was a guest on the platform but not on the program to speak. Some white man during the course of his address criticised and condemned the Negro race. As soon as he had finished Dauglass arose and asked permission to say a few words in reply, and to use the talk of the street, he slayed the speaker unmercifully. That speech of Douglass' has gone down in history as one of the greatest efforts of his life, and is an example of his readiness to defend his race at all times and on all occasions. PAUL BRAY. Will Not Raise the Boycott. In the State Journal of the 25th inst., appeared a statement to the effect that a plan of compromise was under consideration by the Board of Education, whereby the present differences in the Lowman Hill School troubles could be adjusted. Investigation among the patrons of the Lowman Hill district will show that such a concession on the part of the Board will not remove the trouble. The refusal of the colored people to send their children to the old Douglas school grows stronger all the time and the probability of the children attending school this year becomes more remote. No one person has been authorized to present any compromise to the Board. The Board of Education knows exactly the grounds of their complaint. For one time the Negroes have been able to maintain a solid front, and they are to be commended. ~ * Topeka Plaindealer. ey Pabikched at Topeka, Shaence county, Ku, every Friday morning by the Plandealer Publishing Co., 04 E 7th st, een ee N CK CHILES - ‘Busianss a Ym CHILDERS = i awaarinaree | egearby mares 2 wcsneseen piste ea ee months by mail .. --+--ereesereeesenreeee SOS Rare wees sured at he pttice at Tepels scend at ine FRIDAY, FEB 28, 1902. THe PLAINDEALER takes pleas- ure in announcing the following as contestants for PLAINDEALER Scholarships. We ask for them the hearty sympathy and en- dorsement of their many friends. Miss Anne E, Srrith, of 219 Douth Twenty-first street, Lin- coln, Nebraska, has filed her name with the management of this paper fora scholarship at Lincoln Institute, 2t Jefferson, Mo. Mies Smith is a hard work- ing young lady, who by her own efforts has succeeded in winning her way through the Lincoln public schools. The work of securing four hundred cash year- ly subscribers for THE PLatn- DEALER should be made easy by the hearty cooperation of her friends. She should be able to find that many in Lincoln. Help her to secure this scholarship. Miss Emma J. Board, of Jet- more, is the first Kansan to an- nounce her determination to secure two hundred and fifty subscribers and win a scholar- ship at the George R. Smith College, at Sedalia, Mo. Bore in Hodgeman county, this am. bitious young lady will receive the hearty support of all friend: of education. Let the good work go on. With a constantly increasin, number of boys and girls work. ing for free scholarships, THE PLAINDEALER hopes to have ter thousand paid subscribers by the first of Juiy. These scholarship: will be given by our people. They will be helping us in ow great work of educating the masses. The statement is made by many of our race leaders that there is no such thing as a race problem, so far as the Negro is concerned; that all there is to it, is the rise of the individidual. This is true only in part. True only so far as individual develop- ment indicates racial possibility. The acquisition of wealth and intelligence by the individual disproves the assertions that the Negro cannot be improved. But behind this must come the effect of the leaven of intelligence among the masses of our people. The betterclass by example and Precept must control the less progressive element and direct the tendencies and aspirations of the younger class. The segrega- tion of the Negro from the social life of the nation and his back- door participation in the coun- sels of the nation, present the great problem which must be metand conquered. It must be done by the development of a manhood and womanhood in the race above the standard fot the Negro by the whites. i Our recent expressions on the = E telation of the Negro woman to 3 t ‘ the solution of the race problem] re: E seems to meet the hearty approv-|¥> x al of the majority of our readers. a b Too much stress cannot be plac-| as} - ed upon the work our women can] ou i do and the importance ot sup-|*$ fy porting and defending them on Ee all occasions by our men. We do must place the good name of our|no women above all else. an | Ss os eae = a isa at | The progress of the black man moves with the passing years. Since his emancipation he has been steadily pushing forward with the only thought, ‘‘Look up, not down; look forward, not backward.’ Stumbling blocks of all kinds have been thrown in his path, but strong with deter- mination he pushes onward, fall- ing and risirg, as a ship at mid- sea, being tossed about by the waves reels and rocks and plung- es ahead. His white brother for lo, these many years has concocted plans to hinder his forward movement but as yet hasfailed. He hasa hard battle to fight and is daily mustering courage and strength to meet the oncoming attack. The many obstacles which obstruct his path are being grad- ually thrown aside, the road is becoming clear and a hand at the other end beckons us onward. “Good things come in small packages,”’ so it is with the fruits ofthe Negro'slabor. At first it is scarcely noticed, but as time passes he realizes his profit. In the case of Mr. Noah D. Thompson, an employee of the United States Express company - he began as messenger boy in October, 1889, andis now one of theswiftest and most accurate marking clerks for that company. Does this not show an upward movement? Our «advancement depends wholly upon our will power. Had we beencared for; large institutions of learning been built, as has for the Amerian Indian, our progress would not beso greatly noticed, but since our advancement is due to our hard work we deserve much no Shove aside any obstacle that might obstruct your way, strike down the man who strives to hold you back, for, ‘There is a light in the window for thee, a beacon light, agleam in the por- talsabove.”” CrarencE E. LANGsTon. AGOOD LESSON FOR KANSAS, A few weeks ago the Minneap- olis Tribune expressed some sur- prise that the great and glorious state of Kansas should so far forget the historyof John Brown and the dark, bloody, border warfare for freedom, that sepa- rate schools should be necessary for the white and colored child- dren. The Topeka State Journal commenting, remarked that such action was the practice through- out the country, and nowhere does the mixing of the race meet the approval of the people. We reprint the following from the stery of an incident in Ohio, and commend it to the prayerful con- sideration of our distinguished friend over on Kansas avenue, and those who ‘follow in his train.”” The students of the normal uni. versity, Ada, O., helda mass meet. ing last week that was unique in the history of college life, and delivered themselves of sentiments whict promise to effect a change in the at titude of the trustees as to the ad mission ef colored men. G. W. Koontz, a Negro of North Washing ton, O., wanted to enter the law department of the university anc was denied by the authorities. Th law students at once circulated ; petition to admit Koontz, and th 500 who signed it later attended th mass meeting in the chapel. A burst of applause greeted th reading of the resolution, followin, which the students made utterance of which these below are specimens “All men are created equal, and © ask that Mr. Koontz be admitted t our department on the same footin; as whites. We think it time to qui preaching the elevation of the Negr and every chance you get ‘umn bir down. Color and birth should b no bar to the progress of any one and if the law boys have thej ° ° Under Muslin Specials. Well made garments both plain and trimmed cheaper than you can make them. x G Raffled and Tucked Skirts___38c and 39c¢ 35c = am gsc for $1.25 Skirt-—Embroidery trimmed Be foe Gowan Handsome Skirts, with lace Em- ase for________$1. : : New Chemisette Gowns.__f'7.25, 1.50 up 706 proiien | Sees Cover plate We J taeascese I pete 25¢ for_. 35¢ Corset Cover—Trimmed ticcmes 5¢ Drawer Pretty Covers with lace, embroidery, at___._.___-_25¢, 85¢, $1.25 and up oe styles, S00, 850, $1.25 See our Elegant Black Taffeta Silk Skirt with l O Ruching Trimming fors# #2 & & & & OO wishes granted Koontz will be ad- mitted, and no doubt make a better and happier man.” Prof. Lehr has promised to refer the petition immediately to the trus- tees of the school. A few years ago two Negroes were admitted to this institution and were subjected to such treatment, it is said, that they were forced to leave. The action of these manly students whose future life's work will be to defend the principles of justice, lrits the clouds of race prejudice, and shows color barriers, discrimination and proscriptions om account of race to be breaking away. Let our young men and women everywhere keep up courage and forge ahead, building character and acquiring knowledge. A better dayis sure tc come, Notwithetanding our grea! struggles and persecutions, the just God is able to deliver us. And he is daily raising up friends to Ue- mand and to secuue for us on rights. SRE er nO SN Te Da OR, _ The memorial service of Sir Moses Dickson was held at the A. M. E. church, February r4th, 1902. Knights and Daughters were out in full regalia to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased founder of the International Order of Twelve. Sir Knight Rev. A. B. Stoner prayed teelingly. Song was sung, “Blest be the Tie’, ‘The Biography was well exalted by sir Knight and Rev. W, E Helm, and was treasured up in the hearts ol the Knights.and Daught- ers, Maids and Pages of Hunor. Mustc was rendered by Miss Net- tie ‘Taylor, which was very much ap- preciated. Literary work of Sir M. Dickson, Yead by Sir P. ‘I. Hoard. which‘could not be excelled. ‘The extent and scope of the order were well summanized by Sir Knight and Bro., J. B. Bass, Father Dicksen as a race man was outlmed by Sir Knight and Rev. H. W. White, from the time he began his career in public life until he bow- ed tothe will of the great Shekinah. Father Dickson and the Children, were extensively spoken of by Dgnt. and A. M., Miss Minerva Graham. Sacred song was sung by Knights and Daughters as they bowed their heads in sadness. The following resolutions brought forward by Sir Knight and C. M., A. M. Hareld and P. H. D. Dght., Jennie B. Taylor and Sir Knight and Bre, W. Osten, were read and adop- ted: Whereas, it has become our sad duty to write the following resolu- | tons; Whereas; It has pleased the Su- preme Ruler of the universe to take |from the midst of the Sir Knights '| and Daughters of the International [Order of ‘Iwelve Rev. and Mose: : Dickson and whereas, our loss is his Jeternal gain; therefore, Be it Re- | solved: >| That we, the Knights and Daugh- ters of the city of Topeka, of the :|Kansas Nebraska Jurisdiction, dc x} solemnly bow in submission to the s| will of the Great Shekinah. .| Therefore, Be it further resolved: =| That his name will ever be in ou: >} memory. 3) And, Be it further resolved; That t} the Knights and Daughters of Kan- »jsas and Nebraska Jurisdiction dc 1 all within their power to hold up hi »| matchless name, ! Srz Ransom Taytor, D.G.M. F Dr. Emma Garves, ©.G.P. Co et <= . tee ws Send your sons and daughters to the 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, DEPARTMENTS HEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT to prepare for the ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands in our pul- pits today. Norwat 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 opportunit for education to those deprived of such in child. hood. Musicat Derartsens, for furnishing an oppor- tunity for proficiency in that finest of fine arts— music. State Ixpusixial. DEPARTMENT. 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 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 journey- man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. Facurry—The faculty is composed of graduates from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and Hampton: the best schools of the country main- tained by our people, Following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B S D, Am. Pres. Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. ‘Charles S. WILL WHITE CALLED DOWN. Concluded from Page 1. to smite the weak and thus seek to create in any community a public sentiment that will hamper the growth of any individual in it, how- ever hurable, on account of the mere incident of color. For thesake of the cultured people ot Colorado Springs, if not of the colored race, we are sorry that the Gazette reporter did not see fit to divest the interview of its ribald and coarse features by clothing it in that choice and elegant English in which we know the Gazette reporter to be such an adept. | Weare certain that the colored citizens of Colorado Springs—so called “coons” and “leisure class””"— were all shocked at the interview and resent this unnecessary fling at them contained therein, If this Kan- sas editor is too poverty stricken in his good English to avoid what is commonplace and in bad taste, we beg to remind him that he can study such models of English as Irving and Addison to splendid advantage, and that, doubtless, the educational institutions of Kansas may say to him; ‘While the lamp holds out to burn the vilest sinner may return.” oo NOTICE, Ghts] An persons seterested will take notice that my pet onal | t°? i 02 file 10 the office of the Shawnee Cousty, Kansas, Probate Court, asking for authority to sell the ses | followng-descnbed rest estate, state in Shawnee | | County, Kansas, belonging to theestate of Lewis g his| Abbot deceased, forthe purpose of paying the debts Ree | of ssid estate aad the expenses of administration, to S| wit: Lots No's 295. 297 and 299, on Spruce sweety West Park additoa, Topeka Lity. Said petiuon ix set for hearng atthe offce of the Probate Judge, in ugh | the city of Topeka, said county, on Monday, the 24th day of February, 1902, at which time and place you the | can make koown any objections you may have to the do| granting of such order. Dated February 7th, r992. : W. I. JAMISON, Admnutrator of said estate, > the ved: ASK YOUR GROCER FOR #7 our a BS af : Ran: — a : ' do! The 5 Minate Breakfast Feed. i _———— Purina Health Flour M. o Makes so “BRAIN BREADS ‘PURINA MILLS, St. Lovnd. 80> Go "Way Back +++-AND TRY.... 5 hun t Pine Expectant Se ‘Mrs. Martha Wallace, | First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VeRMontT St, Lawrence, Kas, Shumpoomg and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, | Hair Dresser and | Manufacturer......... ‘Hair to match all Complezions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 220 est Fitth Street, Torzga, Kansas Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, in- | structor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wil- berforce, instructor in business course and steno- graphy; 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. Mortis, 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 mest deserving are given credit for the same. Expensks—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, 81; 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, 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 informa- tion or catalogue to = QUINDARO, KAS ELSON Ss ' OOSLOOOELOLO CSO TOON ODE TY fi THE MOST PERFECT 3 Cn ‘GATES DISCOVERY =. = £08 MANING 3 ec ee 3 nie 4 E> EVER DISCOVERED, 3 fen — ee Givaranteed Perteclly Harmless, i i Ry ly ELEGANTLY PERFUMED. 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Y en isl 632-36 Quincy SI reer. I am a candidate for the office of Probate Judge, for the second term, subject to the republican primary ecti- tion, 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 councilman 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. Mr. Alex Moss is slowly improving. Mrs. Julia Scott is on the sick list. Dr. F. S. Lee is on the sick list. Mrs. Vaughn is recovering from her recent attack. S. J. Young is able to be at his post after a few days' illness. Mrs. William Portee is on the sick list. Miss Callie Chiles is ill at her home on Washington street. Mr. Bert Buckner spent Sunday in Kansas City visiting friends. Messrs. Preston Smith and David Chiles have entered the pugillistic ring. Miss Esther Haley is quite sick at her home in North Topeka. County Superintendent Wright's little son died of scarlet fever last week. Mr. Robert Smith has returned from the reformatory at Hutchinson. Mr. Frank Combs died at his home in North Topeka. He was an old soldier. Mr. Giles is seriously ill at his home. Prof. W. R. Carter has returned from Tuskegee, Ala. If while down town you are hungry at night, stop and see Clem Wilson and satisfy your appetite. Mr. Henry Dunlap of Lowman Hill is confined to his room by a severe attack of la grippe. Miss Corinne Bennett, our efficient clerk, is rapidly improving and will soon be at her duties. Mr. Charles Morton was called to Leavenworth last week by the death of his father, David Morton. Hon. Chas. Luling of Wichita, candidate for insurance commissioner, is in the city. See Abe Jacobson at 502 Kansas avenue, for new and misfit clothing. Also loans money on valuables. A large number of Topeka people attended the Masonic anniversary entertainment in Lawrence Thursday. Mrs. Osa Fox is soliciting for the Plaindcaler. We hope our subscribers will pay her when she calls. Messrs. Nick Chilles and J. Hume Childers spent Wednesday in Holton and Thursday in Lawrence. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. The Topeka boys who visit Lawrence always have a great desire to return. Will someone kindly explain? Mrs. Eliza Merian is ill at her home. Marsh Holloway of the Everest Enterprise was in the city Sunday. Little Blossom Fox, daughter of Mrs. Osa Fox, is recovering from a severe fall which she received last week. John Hayes died at his home in Highland Park last Monday night. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 W. Mighty street. Little Vivian Sims, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sims, has just recovered from the chickenpox. Mrs. Richard Page, who has been visiting relatives in the city, left last week for her home in Ogden, Utah. 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 sewing circle met at the residence of Mrs. Drucila Merritt, 504 Jackson street, Wednesday evening. The ladies of the St. Johns A. M. E. church sewing circle desire the presence of all friends at their meeting. If you want a nice bouquet made of carnations call on Mrs. M. W. Radford, 1231 Jefferson street, North Topeka. B. S Baptist church sewing circle met at Mrs. Roselle Williams' last week. This week at Mrs. M. W. Radford's. Mrs. Harriett Hoff has returned from Kentucky, where she has been visiting relatives for the past four months. MUSIC furnished for all occasions. H. G. BROWN, Clarinetist and Violinist leader of Band and Orchestra with Washburn's Minstrel Co., seasons '96-'97-'98-'99, 4-Paw Sella Bros. Circus 1900-1901. Mr. Sykes, who has been traveling in the west, returned to the city this week and is registered at the Chiles hotel. Mr. and Mrs. M. Oden have returned from Kansas City, Mo., and are at the home of Mrs. Oden's mother, Mrs. Campbell, on Van Buren. John Coyne put a deaf and dumb man out of the court room last week for talking. You can't fool Uncle John. Professors Galtha Page, Brown, Albert Ross and Mr. Louis North attended the reception in Lawrence last Friday. Miss Cyrena G. Smith will leave next week for Emporia, where she will again enter upon her course in the State Normal. The reception given by Rebecca chapter No. 8, at 618 Kansas avenue, Tuesday evening, was a grand success. All report a nice time. Miss Minnie Todd will leave in a few days for Lawrence, where she will remain a while with her sick grandmother. Mr. Arthur Young kindly requests the people not to ask him anything in regard to his "wild goose chase." He does not fancy relating his experience. Brown & Bryant's minstrel aggregation left yesterday for Meriden, where they will give a show. The boys have a good minstrel and we wish them success Theodore Vogel, foreman of the Kansas Farmer pressroom is sick with a stroke of paralysis at his residence, 1212 Van Buren. His brother is in charge John M. Walker is conducting a lunch counter near the Shunganunga bridge John is a good fellow and has our best wishes for unbounded success. The Helping Hand society of the St. John A. M. E. church desires your presence at the meetings. Eliza Merlam. President; Ethel Moore. Secretary. The Ladies' Imperial Art Club met with Mrs. E. Ridley last Saturday. The next meeting will be with Miss Nora Sexton. The club enjoyed a pleasant meeting with Mrs. Ridley. Cyrene Commandery. No. 3. K. T. attended the first anniversary of Mt. Oread Commandery at Lawrence on Thursday night. The crack drill corps surprised the Lawrence Shr Knights. We call the attention of our many readers to the ads of Barnum and Crosby Bros. These firms carry first class goods at the lowest living prices, and those desiring things in their line will do well to call and see them. Messrs. Will Parks and David Boyd spent Sunday in Lawrence. They say the Lawrence girls' superiors are yet to be found. Both express a great desire for living there. Second Christian church, corner Twelfth and West streets, B. C. Duke, pastor. Bible school at 9:30 a. m.; preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Morning subject, "Faith Through Testimony;" evening subject, "Development in Our Christian Lives." The Shamrock Club met with Mrs. W. W. Plumb. Guests of the club: Mrs. Lizzle Washington, Mrs. James Stewart and Mrs. T. J. Moppins. Mrs. Washington favored the club with some very encouraging remarks. The club devoted one hour at work. A dalynt lunch was served. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. Sneed, 304 Jefferson street, Tuesday, March 4. The Silver Leaf Working Club of the New Hope Baptist church was very pleasantly entertained by Mrs. H. L. Oden at her home, at 917 Jefferson, last Friday afternoon, February 21. Rev. A L. Stoner and wife were completely surprised in a provision shower by the members present. Next Friday, February 28, Mesdames Howard and Brown will entertain. All members and friends are invited to be present. It is almost certain that the Kansas and Missouri grand lodges of Good Samaritans and Daughters of Samarita will unite. As a result of a conference held some time ago between A. Morton, grand chief of Missouri, and G. A. Bigbee, grand chief of Kansas, all the lodges of Missouri and all but one lodge of Kansas are in favor of the union. The National Grand Sire, Thomas H. King of Cleveland, O., has also endorsed the action and recommends a union of the grand lodge, Topeka has a good lodge and is growing fast. Missee Eva and Lillie Phillips entertained very charmingly Friday afternoon from 4 to 7, the ladies of the Golden Rod Club. Solo by Mrs. Gertrude Merritt Owens was enjoyed; also several selections by Miss Connie Merritt were much appreciated. The other visiting ladies of the club were: Mesdames O. A. Taylor, W. W. Plumb, Albert Porter and Ella Brasheens. A dainty two-course luncheon being served, after which all departed declaring the Misses Phillips ideal hostesses. The next meeting will be with Miss Crutcher. In keeping in style, bought a new hat turned up on each side similar to those worn in the days of George Washington, and is ashamed to wear it? Had to leave the hall before he was ready? Had to ask "her" if he could dance with a certain other young lady? When the Lord said: "Wives obey your husbands," he wasn't speaking to the twentieth century people. In Lawrence, says he has the sweetest girl in Topeka? Is the young undertaker that does business not with dead bodies, but with "dead beats?" Cleared his throat in a literary meeting Sunday, and said nothing when the charge was placed on an innocent party? That young lady is that always pulls her beau away when he talks to another certain young lady? The young couple was that met Sunday, kissed and made up? Bought a certain young lady a bottle of medicine for her cold, so she will have no excuse for not wanting to go out with him? Bogged an old hat from his little brother to wear to work? He was that went to call on his girl and was ashamed to go in? Who went to church with her beau and felt nervous when his other girl came in? Who she is that will be married on March 12 to the gentleman from New York City? She is that says he is going to visit her in the summer? Says with all his faults she loves him still? The young lady of Leavenworth is that takes up the professor's and doctor's time? Who was expected in Topeka Sunday that didn't come? She is that says T. J. is all right? She is that is worried because W. B. is sick? He is that wants to come home again but can not leave Denver? Says if she was just ten years older he would be all right? Needs $1 worth of hair and she will be "all set?" INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES The officers of the Booker T. Washington Literary society were elected last Saturday evening for the coming term. as follows: President, Miss Minnie Howell: Vice President, Mr. George Ousley: Secretary, Mr. David Douglas: Assistant Secretary, Miss Mary Penny: Treasurer, Mr. Roy Sayers; Chaplain, Prof. Brown; Reader of Robert's Rules of Order, Prof. M. W. Freeman. Miss Anna Moss recited a descriptive selection at the literary Saturday evening. Miss Moss is very good in elocution and possesses the talent of making a very creditable impression upon her hearers. Principal Wm. R. Carter returned from a week's visit to Tuskegee and the south last Monday. He reports the annual negro conference at Tuskegee and the Negro Worker's convention, composed of principals of industrial schools, and presided over by Booker T. Washington, as being harmonious and ready to carry out the work that is planned for this next year in elevating the masses of the Negro race. The Topeka Industrial Institute expects to profit very materially from the visit of Prof. Carter. Friday evening this week, W. W. Lucas, A. M., S. T. D., a very fine impersonator and reciter, will appear before the Topeka people at the Industrial Institute. Mr. Lucas has gained an enviable reputation in his readings of selections from Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Well known local talent will assist in making the program a high class one. Admission is 10 cents and the proceeds will be applied to the needs of the school. The Saturday Free Industrial classes continue to grow. The following have enrolled in the departments: Dressmaking, Misses Ethel Allen and Arnicholas North; tailoring, Masters Willie Centrall, Richard Buchanan, Robert Clark, Herbert Smith; printing, Nathaniel Chiles, Harrison Mathuney, Ballin Thompson, Preston Smith, George Hamilton and Robert Mason. Mr. W. O. Sturgeon of Riley, Kan., one of the trustees of this school, inspected the several departments recently, and was very much elated over the progress that has been made and the bright prospects of the school. SECOND CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOTES. The Willing Worker's Club had a very successful meeting at the church last Friday night. The club is doing a good work and is a great help to the church. The choir will give its monthly entertainment Tuesday evening, March 4. A special program has been arranged for the occasion. An invitation is hereby extended to all our friends Admission free. The Christian Endeavorers will occupy Sunday evening, March 2, in a praise meeting. All members and friends are expected to take part. Subject, "The Joy of Service," Ps. 126, 5:6, Matt. 25, 19:23. This will be our monthly consecration meeting. Our boys are making a success in raising their instrument fund. At their candy pulling Monday night they cleared $3.05. Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS. 50£ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED N order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown is this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked success with the true hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hotirons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty, by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is £0c a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth £0c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Bolls. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and plient. We will also include a one-pint package of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising from the human body, such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all Four large boxes of Ozono, 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 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, DIRECTOR GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE, R. G. MARTIN. R. G. MARTIN & BROKERS Mines, Mining Stock, Bonds, and TOPEKA, KANSAS COMPANIES CHARTERED ANY MIRITORIOUS PROFESSION SUCCESSFUL OUR FACILITIES FOR HANDLING ARE Correspondence solicited. R.G. 600 KANSAS AVENUE TOP E. O. DEMOSS, Res. Tel. 776. AY Snyder, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. R. SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. FRANK BRASIEW G. MARTIN & CO., Brokers ing Stock. 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PIANO AND ORGAN MINIATURES FREE It accuses nish Amro you will it fully ON This m Quarter WRITE CO Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cou For Coughs Sore Throat Price 25 Cents TO EVERY PERSON mentioning this magazine we will send absolutely free set of Cornish Pan-American Exposition models of planes and organs in miniature. This illustration is a reproduction of one. If you intend buying now or in the near future we will gladly send this embossed set to you. These miniatures have been produced as a great cost. They constitute the most expensive advertising matter ever used by us. They enable you to make a satisfactory selection of a piano or organ as to exact appearance and color in your own home. With the plates WE WILL SEND OUR NEW SOUVENIR CATALOGUE. It accurately represents all the latest styles in Cornish American organs and planes. It is a work of art you will appreciate and it is yours for the asking. It fully explains our unique Cornish Plan of selling on ONE YEAR'S FREE TRIAL. This method has commended itself to Over a Quarter of a Million Satisfied Purchasers. WRITE FOR FULL INFORMATION. Address. CORNISH CO. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY. ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF TOPKIPT NATIO 18. meets 1st. and rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 906. North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Miss Anna Reynold, C. R. PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No. 77. meets as and third Wednesday afternoon of each each at a clock at 32st East sixth street. Mrs. KERCHAVIAL, H P: Mrs. S. A. OWENS, C. R. MACDONIA TABERNEL MLC No. 84 U. K. T. Hall 600 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st burdens 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. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGON calls answered day and night. OFFICE HOURS: TO 10 A.M. TO 10 P.M. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. CAPITAL... These Hams are the product of carefully selected, healthy, cornfed Kansasas 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. WICHITA, KAN. Miss Laura Drower of Wellington was a visitor in the city last week. Rev. B. F. Franklin, who has been assisting in the revival meetings at the A. M. E. church, has returned to his home in St. John. The W. C. T. U. met at the residence of Mrs. L. Anderson Friday evening. Mr. Ed Miller, who has been very ill for several days is improving. W. M. Johnston of Topeka was a visitor Sunday of last week. A musical and literary entertainment was given at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. The Golden Link Art Club held their meeting at the residence of Rev. Mrs. Frazier Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Thomas died Sunday at the St. Francis hospital. She has been a resident of this city for a number of years. The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. A. C. Terrill. She leaves a husband, a sister and a number of friends to mourn her loss. PAOLA. KAN. Rev. R. Vernon preached his farewell sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday. He expects to go to the Indian territory soon. The A. M. E. church gave a Martha Washington tea party last Saturday evening, February 22. The attendance was good and everyone expressed himself highly pleased with the program. The pupils of the Baptist Sunday school rendered a very interesting program last Sunday afternoon, as a token of respect for their pastor, who leaves this week for a new field. The Culture Club meets next Sunday at 3 o'clock p. m. Let every member be present, as there is some very important business to be discussed in reference to the needs of our young womn. There was a colored "milkup" on the street the other day and the result is some poor colored fellow had to pay out his whole month's wages. Lord, when will the like cease? Dame Rumor has it that there will be a wedding in our city ere many more weeks pass by. The correspondent to the Plaindealer has been authorized to collect all arrears for the paper, and also get new subscribers. Now you who are behind with the paper please get ready for the collector, as he will be around to see you soon. NORTH TOPEKA NEWS. Dr. J. J. Lyons of Harrisburg, Pa. was in the city and delivered a fine lecture at B Street Baptist church. White's Progressive Club gave a go- The King Hotel MRS. WOODY, PROP. Comfortable Lodging—Good Board. cal Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. M. D. Jones, 900 Western avenue, which was a success. Mrs. John Aden of Central avenue and a prominent member of Aspbury chapel, M. E. church, met with a serious accident Tuesday night while practicing with a Colt's revolver. Rev. H. W. White is called by Rev. J. H. Rainey of Hutchinson, Kan., to run a series of meetings. Mrs. Addle Norman of Soldier township spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Robert Norman. The Beulah Mission Circle met at the residence of Mrs. Rosalea Williams last week. A very interesting paper was read by Mrs. M. D. Jones, subject, "Duty of Mothers to Their Children." The circle adjourned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Minor Radford, 1221 Jefferson street, first Friday in March. Revival services will begin at B Street Baptist church Sunday night, March 3, 1902. NEWTON, KAN. Rev. J. W. Jordan of the Baptist church, has set the spiritual fire going in this city, resulting in about twenty-five conversions and reclaimers being added to the churches. He has been assisted by Rev A. Wilson of the C. M. E. church, Rev. Wm. Webb and Rev. Brannigan. Let the good work proceed. If the sinners fail to see at this meeting it is their own fault. Mrs. Mary Grant, who fell on an icy walk and broke her arm, is improving rapidly and will soon be out again. We hope for a speedy recovery. Mr. Ira Patterson made a flying trip to Florence on business. We understand he invested his summer's wages in a farm in Marlon county. Allow us soon to say he is one among many Negroes that believe in investing his earnings in farm lands. Oh, that more of our boys could see as this young man, invest in property rather than "craps." Miss Lena Broadis and Mr. Walter Patterson were united in marriage by Rev. A. D. Wilson of the C. M. E. church. Only a few relatives and invited friends were present. During the ceremony there was music by the Asher-Owens orchestra of El Dorado. The bride recently came to Newton from Topeka, and the groom is from Waymon Anderson, our faithful depot master, says he does not like to see the weather warm so fast, as his patience shall be worried. when it becomes a little warmer, because all the honoes in the east shall start west, and, of course, shall find the depot a comfortable resting place, which causes him trouble. Miss Anna Gray, who has been quite ill; or some time, is improved so as to be out. OTTAWA, KAN. Rev. R. D. Skinner, our beloved and worthy pastor, two weeks ago organized the forces of the Third Baptist church, corner Third and Poplar streets, to begin a religious campaign against sin, and as the result of two weeks solid work without undue excitement, over 125 persons have accepted Christ and the work goes steadily on. This has been the greatest revival ever witnessed in Ottawa. Dr. Skinner's method of conducting revival meetings has been different to any ever carried on here before. A chorus of sixteen or twenty voices have had control of the singing and they have given inspiration to all of the meetings. Men and women have been charmed by the gospel in songs and have surrendered themselves to God. The preaching has been extraordinary. Dr. Skinner spoke to the people from evening to evening in a forceful, plain and simple manner, reasoning with men's intelligence and men's consciences in an attractive way that charmed and held his audiences spellbound from time to time. God is indeed doing a great work through him. We have more than 110 addition to the church todate. I may also state that the union revivals in our city, conducted by Rev. Major Cole is having telling effect upon the social life of the people. Over 600 white people have accepted Christ and the meetings are yet in progress. This means a revolution in the social as well as the religious life of our people. EMPORIA, KAN. Mrs. Victoria (Allen) White died at her mother's, Mrs. Rachel Allen's, home on Wednesday morning of last week of typhoid fever, Mrs. White was a very good, faithful christian and wife, was a member of the St. James Baptist church, the same from which the funeral services were held. Rev. W. H. Pollett officiating. Mrs. White leaves two beautiful little children, a dear devoted mother and husband, with a few other relatives and a host of friends to mourn the loss. The remains were laid to rest in the Maplewood cemetery. Miss Bertha Tipton was indisposed several days last week. Revs Barnett of Sterling, Kan., and Holmes of Garden City, left for their homes after their successful work here in the revivals of the A. M. E. church, which will long be remembered by the colored people of Emporia. Miss Nellie Ellis conducted the Christian Endeavor at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Miss Pearl Henderson, who has been teaching school near Kingfisher, Ok., has returned home after spending the winter in the south. Rev. Miss Minnie E. Jackson has returned to her home in Detroit, Kan., after spending two weeks of very successful work in the saving of souls for Christ. The eloquent sermons of Miss Jackson will be greatly missed, as she was always favored with large audiences. Our latchstrings are always out, Miss Jackson, you are welcome and have our consent to return just whenever you feel disposed to do so. Those on the sick list this week are: Miss Mattie Henderson, Rev. H. H. Lucas, Messrs. Brice Taylor and ola Father Burton. Miss Ollie Collier is one of our late subscribers to the best Negro journal of the west, the Plaindealer. The good works are still in operation at the St. James Baptist church and all are invited to attend. Mr. Douglas Simpson is on the sick list. The military drill on the 14th was excellent. Mr. S. C. Hampton and Mr. W. Warder deserve much credit. Mrs. A. C. Branaugh is on the sick list. The box social given by the Sicnerana proved to be a grand affair. All of the boxes were handsomely decorated, proving the art and science of the young ladies of Abilene. The handkerchief drill by four girls was outlined by Miss Lillie Warder. Miss Hallie Hampton is proving herself a lady worthy of the honors put on her as president of the society. Miss Mattie Williams leaves the 25th for Lincoln, Neb. We hope that she will have a good time, but not so good that she will forget home. Mrs. Nellie Williams has returned home from Lawrence and she and Mr. Williams are keeping house. May good success attend their home. Mr. Lee Tucker had bad luck last week. He lost a $135 horse. Mr. Tucker is one of our leading farmers. PARSONS, KAN. Miss Fay French has returned to the city. Mr. Jackson and family of Neosho, Mo., are new citizens heartily welcomed into our city. A baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bradley is very ill. Lillian, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Womack is quite sick. Mr. S. H. Jefferson, who departed this life on the morning of the 15th inst., was one of the most prominent colored citizens of Parsons, and a public spirited man of local note. Mr. Jefferson was well known throughout the state as a stubborn supporter of the populist cause. Mrs. J. W. Motley is on the sick list this week, as is also Mrs. R. B. Floyd. Mrs. Martha Clark of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Edith Helm is reported quite ill. HOLTON, KAN. Miss Margaret Walker of Blue Rapids, Kan., is again in our city for an indefinite period. Mrs. Weaver of Topeka is visiting Mrs. Minnie Brown. Those that are on the sick list this week are Mrs. Everats, Mrs. Crum, Martin and daughter and Mrs. A. S. Riley. Among those that have entertained during the past week are Mrs. A. S. Riley and Misses Alice Williams and Anna Davis. The young people of the Baptist church are practicing for a concert to be given in the near future. Mrs. Jerry Allen is in Horton visiting friends. We are glad to see Miss Margaret Walker back in her old place, as leading soprano of the A. M. E. church choir. The First Congressional district will hold its convention here Wednesday for the purpose of nominating a congressman from this district. Something over five hundred delegates are expected to be in attendance. MANHATTAN, KAN. Dled, February 11, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Dow. The Mt. Zion Baptist church had a rally Sunday, February 18. Although the weather under foot was very disagreeable a nice crowd was out and they realized the sum of $12.18. Rev. J. A. Wright preached a very soul stirring sermon at the rally dev. R. P. Banks also delivered a soul stirring sermon Sunday night. Rev. R. P. Banks will begin his pastoral work the first Sunday in the month in Great Bend, Kan. Rev. C. S. Gordon has returned from his trip. He reports having a very nice time with old friends. SPRING HOSIERY The brilliancy of coloring has never been surpassed—no, not even equaled. The designs are indescribably charming; vertical stripes, plaids, figures, horizontal stripes, dots, etc. There is a perfect maze of brilliancy, plain blacks are "however," as strong as ever. You will not be sorry to learn that Hosiery costs less this than last year. We are at least in a position to price them from 10 to 15 per cent. less. Eight hundred dozen in stock to select from. UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT There seems to be a close sympathy between Hosiery and Underwear. When one advances the other is sure to do so also and vice-versa. We show a very large and popular line at less than last year's cost. We have the "M" Waists for children, which is the most sensible and economical garment extant. Every mother should investigate this practical waist. Rubens' Infant Vests are also a feature and should merit your attention. Scrivens' elastic seam Drawers, made from superior jeans—all sizes 50c. WASHABLE FABRICS It was thought last year that it was important for design anything new, that the new had reached the jumping off place, but now over 500 pieces, all practically differing in showing. There is not an establishment that will exhibit a more beautiful and inexpensive dress stuff strictly. Newest goods in 5c to 50c. Wool and part wool Dress popular materials, at least those that are popular in favor are domestic and foreign imported and domestic hop-sacking, finished serges and worsteds, and of plainer new sollires, veniens and broadcloths. We excellent position to serve you, and to serve the satisfaction. Watch for our Dress about March 1, a surprise is ready for you. CARPET DEPARTMENT. Bungrain Carpets of highest standard and of farming designs; more beautiful than ever. Opening price will be ten per cent. below. INOLEUMS—both of English and Dutch. These were never more beautiful, care of any size contract, and do so fully ever than is possible to be had elsewhere. New stock of floor Oil Cloth in 4x4, 5x4, 6x4 styles, all qualities. We have 300 rolls of the best productions of the Orient, these a little later. Last season's Mattin cost—real pretty goods among them. It was thought last year that it was impossible to produce or design anything new, that the inventive faculties had reached the jumping off place, but not so. We show over 500 pieces, all practically differing from last season's showing. There is not an establishment East or West that will exhibit a more beautiful and interesting line of washable dress stuff strictly. Newest goods all the way from 5c to 50c. Wool and part wool Dress Goods, the most popular materials, at least those that appear to be most popular in favor are domestic and foreign, home-spuns, imported and domestic hop-sacking, finished and unfinished serges and worsteds, and of plainer materials: melrose, soliels, venitions and broadcloths. We are in an excellent position to serve you, and to serve you to your entire satisfaction. Watch for our Dress goods opening about March 1, a surprise is ready for you. CARPET DEPARTMENT Ingrain Carpets of highest standard and quality in most charming designs; more beautiful than ever before shown. Opening price will be ten per cent. below regular seiling. LINOLEUMS—both of English and domestic manufacture. These were never more beautiful. We can take care of any size contract, and do so fully 10 per cent. lower than is possible to be had elsewhere. A complete new stock of floor Oil Cloth in 4x4, 5x4, 6x4 and 8x4—all styles, all qualities. We have 300 rolls of straw Mattings, the best productions of the Orient, but will speak of these a little later. Last season's Mattings sold at exact cost—real pretty goods among them. SUIT DEPARTMENT We show about 25 Ladies' tailor made suits, sales submitted to us for our selection. We sections of about 6 styles. The rest will discount on instructions received from the k, Read, Consi Read and Subscribe FOR THE PLAINDEALER a Cash Subscription. Paying for a thing used up, seems like throwing money away. We show about 25 Ladies' tailor made suits. These are samples submitted to us for our selection. We have made selections of about 6 styles. The rest will be sold at a big discount on instructions received from the maker. 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. A man is telling a woman something. ALL CASES OF NESS OR HARD HEA ARE NOW CURABLE for new invention. Only those born deaf are incurred NOISES GEASE IMMEDIATI F. A. WERMAN, OF BALTIMORE, SAYS: BALTIMORE, Md. Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I case, to be used at your discretion. Irs ago my right ear began to sing, and this kept on getting w ear entirely treatment for catarrh, for three months, without any success, among others, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, could help rise, and even that only temporarily, that the hearing in the affected ear would be lost forever or advertisement accident ally in a New York paper and or EASY TO GET, DIAMONDC SOAP PREMIUMS TOO! Why not use the best laundry soap and secure attractive premiums free Complete catalogue show- over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving the wrappers, furnished free upon request. Send your name on a postal card, and we will mail you the catalogue. Address: Premium Dept., The Cudahy Packing Company, South Omaha, Kah. Diamond "C" Soap for sale by all Grocers. J H. GREEN Manager. Electric Lights. Mrs. GERTREDE POTT, Prop. Steam Heat The Hotel Imperial, 107 FELLOW 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 Topeka When in Leavenworth ...Call at.... "THE CHOCTAW" Joe Lacey, Proprietor. He is always at home to his friends. 326 Chectaw Street. 110-113 S. 4th st. 'Phone 167 Troy Steam Laundry Dunton @ Murphy, Props Prompt Service—Clean White work. ATCHISON, -:- -:- KANSAS 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. 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.