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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Plaindealer is Going to Send Every Boy and Girl to School That Complies With Our Offer. Read it and Start to Work at Once. Negro Disfranchisement As Discussed by a Sound Thinker—Race Jottings Gleaned from Different Sources for Busy Readers. VOLUME IV. The disfranchisement of the Negro is forthwith to be accomplished in Virginia. An extra session of the legislature will meet January 23 to issue a call for a state convention so to amend the constitution as to deprive the mass of the blacks of the ballot. Virginia will then put itself in line with the Carolinas, Mississippi and Louisiana; and Alabama is likely soon to follow. While well-informed public sentiment everywhere would approve the disfranchisement of the illiterate, white and black alike, it is plain that the dominant southern sentiment approves the disfranchisement of the illiterate black but lacks the fairness and the courage to disfranchise the illiterate white man also. The Virginia convention seems likely to accomplish the results by a variation of the "grandfather" clause (which permits an illiterate man to vote if his father or grandfather voted before the Negro was enfranchised) by permitting illiterate men to vote whose fathers or grandfathers were in military service. This illiterate whites and to few illiterate provision will give the ballot to most Negroes. For it will disfranchise practically no whites. The frankly awowed purpose in all these states is simply to disbar the Negro. The provocation to do this any man who knows southern conditions can understand. Hereof it is frankly confessed, the Negro has been disbarred by fraud; and is it not better to disbar him openly by law? But the selection of illiteracy as a disqualifying reason is not frank; for illiterate white men are nowhere disfranchised. The motive, therefore, is deliberate deep-seated, lasting. At no time within a period that living men need concern themselves about will the Negro vote in any considerable numbers. This is the definite and final and deliberate action of the dominant southern sentiment. Upon this basis these states are now beginning a new era of political experiment. And many thoughtful men there hope for good results. They think that the Negro will soon come to take an active part in politics—the intelligent and thoughtful Negro, for the educated Negro who pays his taxes is not disbarred; and many men think that there will be a division of party opinion and a new era of political thought and activity. But so far, the disfranchisement of the mass of blacks in South Carolina, in Mississippi, and Louisiana (and there has been time enough in these states for results now to be apparent) has not brought such results. The Negro eliminated, only one political party remains, and political stagnation has followed. In Mississippi, the requirement that a poll tax be paid long before the election deprives many white men also of their votes. But it does not bar them out of nominating conventions. Many communities are ruled by a mere handful of whites who can not even cast a ballot. For instance, there are 320,000 males of voting age in Mississippi, but the whole vote cast In the state in November was only 59,000. This is 11,000 less than were cast four years ago under the same restrictions of suffrage. In other words, the whole state of Mississippi cast practically no more ballots to elect seven members of congress than were cast in a single congressional district in New York. (The fourteenth New York district cast 58,000 votes.) In the town of Eudora, where a mayor, a marshal, a treasurer and four aldermen were elected, only eight votes were cast, and of the eight voters seven are said to have been candidates for office. "The same man," says a trustworthy dispatch from New Orleans, "were voters, candidates for office, and judges of election to pass as judges on their own votes as voters for themselves; and in spite of all their efforts they could get only one outsider to come to the polls and cast his ballot." This is an extreme case; but in every state that has disfranchised the Negro (making a discrimination between him and the ignorant man, in the white man's favor) political activity has constantly disappeared, the vote has shrunk, public spirit in politics has dled. In Louisiana the total vote in November fell from 99,000 in 1897 to 61,000; of Mississippi from 69,000 to 59,000; of South Carolina, from 68,000 to 50,000—the shrinkage in four years in these three states being nearly 68,000 votes, in spite of the increase in population. Such protong and increasing indifference of an electorate in the republic. The proposal to reduce the south's representation in congress may or may not be carried out in the new apportionment; but these states can hardly hope that the elimination of a large part of the voters, and the neglect by the rest of the highest privilege of citizenship, will bring the south political power, respect or honor. What a sorry showing it is of political spirit and intelligence alongside of the great advance in material prosperity there! "Politics in Mississippi," said one of the most public-spirited and distinguished citizens of the state not long ago—a man of distinction who has always been a democrat—"politics in Mississippi has sunk so low that irresponsible little bosses rule in every precinct, and a self-respecting citizen feels ashamed to take part in any contest; for all contests have become mere personal scrambles. As for the future, I can not see a foot before me through the darkness." It is quite evident that Negro leadership is a failure as well as the Negro politician. The advice of the Bee is that the masses of the Negro should do all in their power to educate their children, accumulate property, and when they earn their money to save it. The Negro politician is a failure; he is being used as a bait for corrupt purposes and today he is no longer a factor in politics. He is the "itit succor;" the trimmer and apologist. He has no thought or expression of his own. From the more fortunate white man he borrows all that he expresses and lives upon the official crumbs that his political master chooses to give him. In the south the colored politician has been supplanted. In the north the republicans are giving him the song and dance. Negro leadership is as base and weak as the Negro politician. The white republicans south only want the Negro who can be used. He is no longer at the head of the masses. He leads nothing, but follows his white master and to the pen to be slaughtered. The editor of the Jackson Mississippi Leader leads palms to inform the Bee that Colonel James Hill of Mississippi was not turned down. Well, Colonel Hill was removed. Suppose we say that? Does that make any difference? The fact is he is not in office now. So far as Booker T. Washington is concerned the Bee knows more of what he told Mr. Roosevelt than the toddying editor of the Jackson Mississippi Leader. Booker Washington is the made representative of the Negro. The white people say that the Negro must accept him. Mr. Roosevelt tells you that when he wants to know anything about a Negro in the United States he will send for Washington. He is just the kind of a Negro the white people want. He tells all the Negroes to study farming. Some white people do not want the Negro to have an education beyond the plow. Tillman says that plowing is too good for the Negro, because he will compete with the white man. Let the Negro beware of Booker T. Washington. "Uncle Dave" Chiles, uncle of Nick Chiles, proprietor of the Topeka Plain-dealer, enjoys the unique distinction of being the only colored man in Kansas who served as a soldier in the Confederate army. Mr. Chiles was impressed in 1863, when he was 16 years old, and served until the close of the war. Most of the time he was one of the garrison that defended Fort Sumter. When Sumter fell he was marched north with the balance of his command to stop General Sherman, who was on his way from Atlanta to the sea. They met Sherman at Columbia, S. C., but the interview was brief. "I hep' ahead of Sherman's ahmy for fohty miles," said Uncle Dave yesterday, "because they wasn't no way to go in th' rear." Chiles, as a boy, lived on a plantation in Aberbill county, sixty miles north of Columbia. When the "Flower of the Confederacy" had all gone to the front the Confederate authorities began garrisoning the forts with colored boys, and Chiles was sent with 215 other colored men to Port Sumter. They were kept there for over a year repairing the defenses which the Federal batteries and gunboats as constantly demolished. When Sumter was eventually evacuated by the rebel forces all the members of the colored detail were dead except sixty-two Starvation killed as many as Federal bullets, and some of them were literally whipped to death. Chiles was a member of Colonel Redcraft's South Carolina regiment. The garrison was always on short rations. The Federal gunboats and batteries beleaguered the fort all the time and supplies could not be sent in only at a great sacrifice of life. The troops had Confederate money in rolls the size of a man's arm, but it wouldn't buy anything. There wasn't anything to buy. The only edible that was at all plentiful at Sumter was rats. A good fat rat was worth from $5 to $20 in Confederate money and they were in great demand. Rat stew was considered a delicacy in the closing days of the rebel occupation. One night a supply ship anchored TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 28.1902. under cover of darkness in the harbor and the commanding officer asked for twenty-five colored volunteers to go to the ship and bring in food. He offered as a special prize a hat full of flour to each man who volunteered. The quota was quickly filled. On the way back a shell exploded over the boats killing twenty-two out of the twenty-five. "But I got mug hat full of flour," said "Uncle Dave," who was one of the two survivors. "The next mawni" I made hit into biscuits and I sold every biscuit for five dollshins. I cleaned sixty dollars on that hat full of flour. Goodgah peas sold foh five dollshins a quart, and we might scae at that. "They tole me," said "Uncle Dave," "that Yankees had horns. So when they brought the first Yankee prisoner in I examined him very close foh horns and was surprised that I didn't find any. They told me Yankees had blue belles, too, and I believed um. I was des as hot a rebel as the balance. When I finally got cleat of Sherman's ahmy I hooed it through the woods to Helena, fofty miles, and never looked behind me." At the close of the war Chiles located in Nashville, where he followed market gardening for fourteen years. He came to Topeka twenty-two years ago. He thinks he is the only colored Confederate soldier in Kansas, gut says one of his old comrades lives in Oklahoma. -Topeka Capital. One of the largest, and it is promised to be the best, conventions of colored people ever held, according to a committee which reported to a meeting of colored people held in the court house last evening, will be entertained by St. Paul next July. The National Educational association will meet in Minneapolis from July 7 to 12, and hundreds of educators from all sections of the country will attend. The fifth annual meeting of the Afro-American council will be held in St. Paul on July 9, 10 and 11, and the tenth annual meeting of the Afro-American Press association will hold its meeting in this city on July 8. It is not known how many editors and publishers will attend the press association's meeting, but it is estimated that from 150 to 200 delegates and members will attend the meeting of the council. At the same time there will be many prominent colored educators in Minneapolis for the meeting of the educational association, and many of them will divide their time between the meetings here and the meetings of the council in this city. FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM. The program of the council has not been completed, but enough is known to give a good idea of the more prominent features. The sessions of the council will be held in the hall of the house of representatives in the state capitol, but the evening meeting, which will be planned for all races, will be held in Central Presbyterian church. On the evening of July 9 Prof. W. B. Dubois of Atlanta university will be one of the speakers. Prof. Dubois is to the higher education of the colored people all that Booker T. Washington is to their industrial training. The same evening Mrs. Mary Church Terrill of Washington, D. C., former president of the National Association of Colored Women, will speak. On the evening of July 10 the speakers will be George H. White, former congressman from North Carolina; Mrs. Josephine Salone Yates of Kansas City, president of the National Association of Colored Women, and Prof. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee university. Both evenings there will be a program of music preceding the speaking. PROMINENT EDITORS COMING. Among the prominent Negro educators, ministers and professional men who have promised to attend the conventions are John C. Dancey, register of deeds of Washington, D. C.; Judson B. Lyons, register of the treasury; Dr. Johnson, editor of the Christian Record of Philadelphia; Dr. I. D. Scott of the Southern Christian Recorder of New Orleans; Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, the agitator against lynching; Dr. R. F. Boyd, dean of Mabara medical college. Nashville, Tenn.; J. C. Napier, an attorney of Nashville; Dr. Roberts of St. Louis, who is likely to be appointed one of the commissioners of the Louisiana Purchase exposition; Mrs. B. K. Bruce of Tuskegee, and Bishops Turner, Grant, Arnett, Clinton, Harris and Walters, the latter being president of the council. The council will end on the evening of July 11, with a reception and banquet in the armory of the state university, Minneapolis. The colored people of Minneapolis will unite with those of St. Paul in entertaining the delegates and visitors who attend the two St. Paul conventions and the St. Paul people will do their part in entertaining those who attend the education association meetings in Minneapolis. The next meeting of the committee will be held on the evening of April 2 in the colored Baptist church, Minneapolis. Shall Anarchy Reign? Public Officers Are Not Immuned from Being Assaulted by Cranks--Kansas is Being Overcrowded With This Class-- Tonka Leads. Our Mayor was assaulted by a crank named Miss Mary Boies, last Monday while sitting at his desk. Not long ago the nation was called upon to mourn the loss of one of its greatest Presidents, due directly to the undue agitation of a lot of red-handed anarchists, who are amenable to neither the laws of God nor man. These cranks are opposed to law, order and good government. Agitation against public officials always results in some unheard of act. There is no doubt in the minds of a large number of our citizens that this dastardly attack on Mayor Parker is due directly to the series of sermons preached against public officials. Mrs Goldman was the cause of the assassination of President McKinley. The sermons preached by Rev J D McFarland and Rev. Countermine breeds a kind of anarchy as inimical to public peace as that of the Goldmans and the Israelis. It is only a difference in kind. If these reverend gentlemen would use their time and their opportunities for doing good in the preaching of the sublime principles of Jesus Christ, they would accomplish more for the christianizing of the community and the ultimate enforcement of laws according to their notions, than by this persistent railing against public officials. The legitimate result of the present policy of these preachers, if continued, will be to endanger the life of every public official, from Governor down to dog catcher. These cranks should be cooped up where they will do the least damage. Republican leaders in this city should study the effect of such a policy on the success of the party. There are thousands of good citizens in this city who will seize the opportunity afforded them at the polls, to rebuke the party. No sensible voters desire that public officials of any political faith should be abused. The people placed Mayor Parker in power and to them he is responsible for the proper administration of his office, and not to a gang of howling derivers, wrought up by a lot of sore headed high salaried preachers. We do not believe that the majority of business men of Topka approve of the kind of a policy that holds our city up to ridicule all over the country. There may come a falling off in church receipts and a consequent reduction of pastors salaries. The citizens of Topeka should put a stop to this crankism. The sooner the better. Let us all labor for the rebuilding of our city. There is more harm in a gang of cranks "a la Carrie Nation" than in a host of joints. The joints can be controlled and the cranks cannot. This is the right step in the right direction. Let the colored people on the North side, especially those west of the avenue and along the U.P. track, keep the following information in mind. The Village Improvement society has just held a meeting. This society is the one organized by the Rev. C. M. Sheldon for the improvement of Tennessee town. At the meeting Wm. T. McKnight was elected president and Miss Eva Owen, secretary. This year there will be 24 departments in which prizes are offered, and in each one of these departments there will be a first, second and third prize. It will not be given out, at this time, however, just what those prizes will be. It is the intention of the management of the society to obtain all the vacant lots possible, and to parcel this ground out to the various members for market gardens and the like. Edward Wilder has contributed sixteen vacant lots for this purpose. Throw out all the old cans, take the rags out of the windows, sow a little grass seed, move up a little for 1902. We reprint the following from "The Voice of the Century," as an epitome of the advancement of the Negro. These things are mere straws, indicating the awakening energy and ability of our people along other lines than DEALER time he s of the na pense. T lie jobs fied with Manag Offer Prizes. NEGRO ADVANCEMENT politics. The Plaindealer has held all along that the solution of the race problem would come when the industrial and financial development of the Negro made him an integral part of the great commercial life of this nation. This is an era when the almighty dollar cuts a big figure in the standing of the man or people in any community. The Negro must emulate the qualities of the Jew. On the passage of the separate street car ordinance of Jacksonville, Fla., it is reported the Negroes boycotted the cars. They did it so completely and effectively that notices have since been sent the churches notifying them that they may ride in any portion of the cars they desire. The women bravely took the lead in the matter and threatened to boycott the men of the race if they dared to ride. The colored citizens of Topeka are to be highly commended for the amount of wisely directed business energy they show; for the amount of real estate and personal property they have accumulated; for the manliness of their men and the womanliness of their women. The colored people of Wagner, I. T., have organized and incorporated an oil, gas and mineral company, with a capital stock of $100,000. This looks like business. The company is said to be sound financially. Chicago now has a large and increasing colored population, the present number being 55,000. There are fifty-two colored men on the police force, twenty-five physicians, twenty-three lawyers and ministers not a few. A Negro refused $20,000 for his business a few days ago at one of the country's most popular watering places. He was making $125 per diem, and could not see where he could better himself by the offer. Rev. William Stark of Baltimore has submitted to a remarkable operation, his brain being lifted and the roots of nerves which caused excessive neuralgia extracted. His recovery is expected. Our women now number 4,159,664 (in this country of course). We have 1,321 stenographers. There are 3,493 Afro-American typewriters, 7,496 engineers, 1,322 in the undertaking business, 430,000 engaged in the laundry business, 5,975 manage stores, had fifty delegates at the recent Methodist ecumenical conference in London, 0,434 in the blacksmithing business. It is encouraging to learn that at the recent opening of public lands, 534 Negro farmers were successful in drawing claims; of this number of claims, 500 were for 160 acres, or 80,000 acres; and the remaining thirty-four were fractional and half-quarter sections, approximated at 3,000, making a total of 882,000 acres of tillage land recently gained by our people in a rapidly developing part of the United States. There is still room for individuals of enterprise and small capital in that section. Captain Proleau, U. S. A., returned from the Phillipines Monday and left for his home in New Orleans on Tuesday. The chaplain states that there is greater pacification among the Filipinos where colored troops are stationed, and that the natives will fight most fiercely white soldiers, but will welcome colored troops without resistance. He speaks most highly of the soldierly qualities and commanding influence of Captain Young and Captain Davis. MAJ.FORD IN WASHINGTON Major G. W. Ford returned from Washington D. C., where he sought the nomination of James H. Guy for the Haytian Mission. The president informed him that the present incumbent, Mr. Powell, would be retained. The colored people of Kansas had recommended no one for that position. The president thought it unwise to change. The colored people will inform the Major through the PLAIN-DEALER who they want, and at what time he should depart for the capital of the nation that he may save expense. The Negroes who want public jobs from now on must be identified with his race from top to bottom — Manager. Politics and Politicians Politics and Politicians A Few Paragraphs Concerning Political Matters—State Journal and Mankato Monitor Should Wake Up. The Topeka State Journal published the following about THE PLAINDEALER's flight before the Shawnee county conventoin, for a resolution'condemning the appointment to positions of trust of Southerners who are known and self confessed lynchers: "Here is something funny. The Mankato Monitor is laboring under the impression that the resolution passed by the recent Shawnee county Republican convention, condemning the appointment of any man to a public office who has ever taken part in a burning or lynching, refers to state politics. Here is what it says: 'Shawnee county has as many fool politicians as other counties with less pretensions. At the Republican county convention held there last week they adopted a resolution that no man should be appointed who has taken part in hanging or burning a human being. This was in connection with the senatorial controversy, and it does not appear clearly whether Governor Stanley, Chester Long or Charley Curtis have burned somebody, but as they endorsed Curtis we suppose it must have been Stanley and Long who done the burning. Seriously, it advertises to the world that hating and burning men alive is a common pastime in that city, and that it is committed by prominent men who are in the front rank politically. The fact is that we never saw a man who took part in such a transaction but once, and the occurrence is more rare in Kansas than in most places, but such fool resolutions give a horribly false and damaging reputation to the state, for which the Republican convention of Shawnee county is responsible.' It might be explained to people who don't happen to know it, that the resolution in question is a slap at President Roosevelt, and was inserted in the resolutions to appease Nick Chiles and other Negro Republican politicians. That resolution was not as strong as Chiles wanted it, but it satisfied him. He sprung a similar one on the First district congressional convention at Holton, but it died in the committee. It was directed at the appointment of a South Carolina Democrat by President Roosevelt to a good federal position. The Democrat in question admitted having taken part in the burning of a Negro, and thus formed the foundation for the resolution." Both the Journal and the Mankato Monitor have the wrong conception of the matter. This is not a state where the burning and lynching of Negroes forms a part of the daily pastime of its citizens. nor, where a citizen establishes his reputation as a great man by the number of Negroes he has assisted in burning, like the head hunters of the Dyaks of the Polynesian isles. We believe that the people of Kansas, except possibly Leavenworth county, are opposed to such inhuman practices. And, we believe the elevation of such men, by President Roosevelt or any other president for that matter, to be an affront to millions of Negro voters, whose fidelity to the Republican party is unquestioned. We ask Republicans all over the nation to publicly protest against such a policy. We ask the members of the United States Senate to vote against the confirmation of this man Koester who stands a self confessed murderer before the nation and at the same time an applicant for a position of trust under the government. Courageous Leaders. At last we have found a Negro with the moral courage to stand up for what he honestly believes to be right, regardless of the probable effect it might have on his continuance in office. We take the following from the New York Press: "In the columns of our neighbor, the Sun, there has appeared an account of a federal patronage incident, to illustrate two facts; one, that the President is "repairing his fences" for the national convention of 1904, and the other, that there is an Ohio candidate in the field for the nomination for President. The story is that Booker T. Washington, in behalf of the President, went to Judson W. Lyons, the colored Register of the Treasury, and having great influence with NUMBER 13. the Southern delegates, to "sound" him as to whether he favored the nomination of president Roosevelt. Lyons is reported to have said that he "would be very happy to use his influence for President Roosevelt, unless Senator Hanna should be a candidate," in which case "I must and will support him, whether I retain my office or not." From that incident our contemporary concludes that "the President is looking sharply after his political future," which seems natural and reasonable, and that "Senator Hanna may be a candidate, and a very popular one at that," which, from what we have heard, we should judge to be not improprudent." Negroes like Judson W. Lyons are the salt of the earth. The example of such manly courage should inspire our weak-kneed, cowardly, would-be leaders, who daily sacrifice a principle for the possible hope of a job. Negroes should honor the manhood of such a courageous leader. The man who made the above statement commands the sincere respect of President Roosevelt, who says he will continue him in his present position. Hurrah for Judson W. Lyons and the higher Negro manhood! Geo. M Davis, candidate for Auditor of State, was in the city, and is making a strong fight. E. B. Snyder announces himself a candidate for Councilman of the second ward. He was born in Indiana, came to Kansas 14 years ago, has been conductor for the street railway company for several years and is well liked by all who comes in contact with him he says he will be elected. Through the mistake of the secretary of the Democratic city central committee, Mr. J. S. Elder of the Fifth ward, who was nominated for member of the School Board was inserted on the official ballot as for Councilman. This places Mr. Elder in position to make the fight for that place. He has but a few days to make it, and announces that he will serve the people to the best of his ability if elected. He is an old soldier and served in the war of '61. He is now in the coal and feed business, 606 East Eighth street. A Good Thing to Hear Mr. Edward Thompson, of Wellington, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, has just closed a successfull school term in Oklahoma, a report of which we publish below. We hope he will be retained next year, and as long as he wants the school: "The Victoria school, (colored) three miles west of town, closes today. Appropriate exercises, consisting of recitations, music, colored light tab lex, etc., will be held at the school house tonight. Music for the occasion will be furnished by an orchestra made up of some of the scholars. The orchestra consists of two guitars, two mandolins and an organ, and the selections will be of a high class order, most of them being composed by the world renowned Sousa. After the exercises refreshments will be served, and the scholars and patrons of the school anticipate a grand time. "The Victoria school closes a most satisfactory term, which has been taught by Edward Thompson, whom the writer has known for several years as a young man of numerous educational attainments. Mr. Thompson presented each of his pupils with a very neat souvenir. He gave perfect satisfaction as a teacher, and closes the school with a flattering record. He has just received a certificate issued by the civil service commission of Washington, D. C., which entitles him to a position as messenger, when a vacancy occurs. Ed's school closes today with appropriate exercises, and he will leave in a day or two for his home in Wellington, Kas., to attend the county high school at that place. He expects to return in June, to attend the institute at Kingfisher. Concluded on Page 2. established at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindeal Publishing Co., 114 E. NICK CHILES • BUSINESS MANAGER J H. CHILDERS • EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: e year by mail..... $1 a months by mail..... 750 -free months by mail..... 500 entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class matter. FRIDAY, MAR. 28, 1902. DON'T YOU WORRY. "Of the three colored men from Kansas employed in the twelfth census of the United States in the census bureau at Washington only one remains, and he from the Fifth district. This colored gentleman, a capable clerk, and of course a good Republican, is making desperate efforts, we are told, to be retained on the work until its completion. He has been unable to receive any assurance either from Senator Burton or his good, friendly republican congressmen that he will be retained. This is true republicanism and of course shows the party's inherent love it always so loudly confesses for the negro. We are curious to know what explanation and promise the white republicans will make to the negro voters next fall. Certainly they will point with pride the three little census bureau jobs given for their support. This will satisfy the majority of the colored voters and they may be expected to continue to vote the g. o. p.—The Farmers Advocate. In spite of what our distinguished contemporary, The Farmers Advocate said with reference to the only remaining representative of the colored race in the Twelth Census from the state congressmen Scott, Curtis, Calderhead, Bowersock, and Senator Burton will have him retained and the colored people of the state, generally speaking to the discomfort of this journal, will "continue to vote the g. o. p." The Plaindealer hopes to see Mr. Freeman retained in the Census Bureau and that our congressional delegation will do that which we know they can. A Kansas colored man should be in this department permanently by all means. We fully appreciate the able assistance of the Omaha Enterprise in our fight for a new race policy. Forty years have been spent in a policy dealing with but one phase of the race question. During these years the Negroes have been acquiring a knowledge of books. It is now time for us to turn this knowledge to practical account. Knowledge brings added responsibility. The work of building character, of awakening the masses of our people, can no longer be delegated to the charitably disposed people of the other race. It now becomes our bounden duty. We need places for young men and women, where they will be surrounded with good and wholesome instructions. Here is a work for the multitude of club women. CARD OF THANKS I desire to express my deep appreciation of the many kindnesses shown me by friends of Topeka and Emporia during the illness and in the hours of my recent bereavement. Especially do I thank Naomi chapter, No. 13 and Rebecca chapter No. 8, O. E. S., and St. John lodge No. 14 and Mt. Moriah lodge No. 5, A. F. and A. M., for their sisterly and brotherly attentions to my husband. MRS. H. H. LUCAS. NOTICE In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. James McDowell, Plaintiff, vs. Amanda McJourn, Plaintiff, To Amanda McDowell, the defendant in the above entitled action; You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, by the above named plaintiff, for a divorce, and that the said plaintiff will be the sole office of the clerk of the District Court of the County and State aforesaid, and unless you appear and answer to said petition on or before the 1st day of May, 1902, said-petition will be taken as true and a divorce granted to said plaintiff according to the prayer. JAMES McDOWELL. By his attorney, W. L. Jamson. ```markdown ``` FOR EASTER Buy one of those stylish New York at 10.00 Then match it in Gloves—one of our Makes at 1.00, 1.25, 1.50 Brighten your costume with a pretty R y price from 12 1/2 and 25 Cents per Yard Up. 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The latter worth all of $2.98 on sale at $2.19. Our sales people w are in showing these to you. Beyond Possible Competition Purchased a large line of Dress and Ral- bought them much below value beca tracturer wanted spot cash, needed it badly $3.00 and 2.50 Values at $1.98. 4.50 " 4.00 " at 2.98. 5.39 " 5.00 " at 3.88. 7.50 " 6.50 " at 4.98. 8.50 Values "Taffeta Silks" at 5.48. 0.00 " " at 7.69. 5.00 " " at 11.29. The venture to predict that you will not find or more satisfactory line of Tailor-mat- city. Beautiful New Silk Petticoat back and richest colorings, from $4.89, up LACES. LACES. Special purchase of 2,500 yards Torchone 50c on the collar, places us in positi- nal choice patterns and qualities, at one 5c. Your judgment will tell you that tha- up to 12½. OSIERY DEPARTMENT Beautiful new effects in open lace goods—2 up. Plain weaves in Black and Colour shades 8½c, 12½c, 15c, 25c and upwards. Fine school hose made from best combo- double knee, double sole, high spliced H ½c 15c, up. Can't be matched at these. Extra heavy 1x1 and 2x2 ribbed hose, re- sole of quality. Some double through- 9c, 25c. Great bargains in Gent's hose colors; Rockford mixtures and all staple go- 9c, 19c, 25c and up. New Lines Ribbons for Easter W We show a magnificent quality of Satin silk Taffeta of superior make, in all re- the latest Spring colors. The price tha- unusually low. GREAT GLOVE BARG Blendid purchase for Easter. 25 dozen, doves, fully warranted. Come in. All shades, Sizes 5¾ to 9½. They will be pr 75c pr. pair. The most beautiful Silk and Albatross Waists produced this season. The former, a really $7.50 creation at $5. The latter worth all of $2.98 will be placed on sale at $2.19. Our sales people will take pleasure in showing these to you. Beyond Possible Competition. Purchased a large line of Dress and Rainy day Skirts—bought them much below value because the manufacturer wanted spot cash, needed it badly: We venture to predict that you will not find a more pleasing or more satisfactory line of Tailor-made Skirts in this city. Beautiful New Silk Petticoats In Black and richest colorings from $50.00 In Black and Richest colorings, from $4.89, upwards. LACES. LACES. A special purchase of 2,500 yards Torchon laces at about 50c on the dollar, places us in position to offer you real choice patterns and qualities, at one uniform price—5c. Your judgment will tell you that those values are up to 123. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT. Beautiful new effects in open lace goods—25c, 35c, 50c and up. Plain weaves in Black and Colors, New Spring shades $ \frac{8}{1} \mathrm{c}, $ $ \frac{12}{1} \mathrm{c}, $ 15c, 25c and upwards. Misses Extra fine school hose made from best combed yarn. Some double knee, double sole, high spliced heel, $ \frac{7}{2} \mathrm{c} $ 10c, $ \frac{12}{1} \mathrm{c} $ 15c, up. Can't be matched at these prices. Boys Extra heavy 1x1 and 2x2 ribbed hose, most dependable of quality. Some double throughout, 10c. 15c, 19c, 25c. Great bargains in Gent's hose; Black and Colors; Rockford mixtures and all staple goods, 5c, $ \frac{7}{2} \mathrm{c}, $ 10c, 19c, 25c and up. New Lines Ribbons for Easter Wear. We show a magnificent quality of Satin Liberty and all silk Taffeta of superior make, in all numbers, and all the latest Spring colors. The price this week will be unusually low. Splendid purchase for Easter. 25 dozen, 2-Clasp Kid Gloves, fully warranted. Come in. All the new spring shades, Sizes $ 5_{3}^{3} $ to $ 9_{2}^{1} $ . They will be placed on sale at 75c pr. pair. LADIES BELTS. We expect a consignment of the newest the belts. All the late novelties will be here 75cts. and up. We show a very attractive line of Jewelry pretty things for Easter wear. You will find popular prices. Newest things in Brooches, Stick pins, Hats, Slides etc. We expect a consignment of the newest things in ladies belts. All the late novelties will be here, 25ct. 35, 48, 75cts. and up. We show a very attractive line of Jewelry, some very pretty things for Easter wear. You will find them priced at popular prices. Newest things in Brooches, Stick pins, Hat pins, Buckles, Slides etc. 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 INDUSIKIAL 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. Hon. J. W. Blossom, who announces himself a candidate for councilman from the First ward, was born in Saratoga county, N. Y., in 1848. He came to Kansas in 1867 and settled on a farm in northern Shawnee, removing to North Topeka in 1884, where he has since resided. He is a practical house mover by trade. He was elected councilman of the First ward in 1898 and devoted his time to the upbuilding of the city, and looked well toward the improvement of his ward. He was a member of the streets and walks, building and fire committees. He attended the meetings of the council regularly, and kept in close touch with the proceedings of that body. He is a strong believer in the ownership of public utilities, and can be relied upon to stand by the people on that proposition. He is one of the substantial fax-payers of the city and if elected to the council his constituents will have nothing to regret. The election is next Tuesday April 1st.—All fools day, don't get fooled The Republican ticket must be elected by all means, let us stand together 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, prepa- of teaching in the public sch higher training to those desiring PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, f the Normal department and give for education to those deprived hood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for futu- tunity for proficiency in that fin music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT tention of this department to giv ing, fitting them for the work of trial world. We are opinioned competition and labor unions an nothing will so aid the Negro child to compete with any in the labor. With such training no the future of his children or the COURSES, Architectural or M and Carpentry. Printing, both man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, and Stenography, Dressmaking. FACULTY—The faculty is com- from Lincoln, Wilberforce, FI Hampton: the best schools of t tained by our people. Followin Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon Lecturer in Philosophy and I ONLY 2-2 DAYS FROM KANSAS CITY —TO— Californi a —VIA THE— Great Rock Island Route El Paso Short Line Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE Also, personally conducted tourist excursions Every Wednesday and Friday via COLORADO AND SCENIC LINE. QUICKEST TIME TO EL PASO. BEST LINE TO OLD MEXICO. For full information address E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Kas. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,Chicago. California for $25.00 From Topeka; same reduction to Phoenix, Arizona. Daily, March 1 to April 30. Through tourist sleepers Topeka to Los Angeles and San Francisco, also chair cars. Homeseekers traverse by this line the rich San Joaquin Valley; marvelous results from intensive farming on irrigated lands; ask for books about it. Santa Fe T. L. King, Agent, Topeka. or-- T. M. James, Ticket Agent, Pocestoffi building, N. Topeka. and build up a stronger party in Shawnee county, let men who profess There Is a Best in Everything. DIAMOND "C" SOAP IS THE BEST LAUNDRY SOAP. Complete catalogue showing over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving wrappers, furnished free upon request. Send your name on a postal card, and we will mail you the catalogue . . . ADDRESS: PREMIUM DEPT., THE CUGARY PAKING CO., South Omaha, Neb. Diamond is Best for Valu. by all Grocers. daughters to the BURN UNIV. QUINDARO, KANSAS Now a part of our State's In ork of life and its duties. SOAP CHIPS OF DIAMOND C SOAP MAKE Washing Easy THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS For State's Interess—eroe matters. MENTS: Howman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilerforce; instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring; E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; 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 ting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most reserving 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 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 There is a Best in Everything. DIAMOND "C" SOAP IS THE BEST LAUNDRY SOAP. Complete catalogue showing over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving wrappers, furnished free upon request. Send your name on a postal card, and we will mail you the catalogue . . . ADDRESS: PREMIUM DEPT., THE CHOARY PAKING CO., South Smoke, Neb. DIAMOND "C" SOAP MAKE Washing Easy DEPARTMENTS: to prepare for the demands in our pul- vating or the work tools and giving a the same. Setting students for giving an opportunity of such in child- nishing an oppoortest of fine arts— MENT. It is the inve our youth train life in the indus that in this day of and 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 skye, Tuskegee and the country main- Bowman, Tuske- drawing and Ca- structor in print lervor, instruction graphy; James T tailoring: E. J. W. A. F. Moore of literature; S. L. Mrs. Lulu Cunn Morris, matron, lecturers on var. OPPORTUNITIES constantly labor people under the hand to the sam- sting of poverty deserving are gil EXPENSES—B month, $1; root- trance, $1. It is not neces encouraged here; strong substanti is not needed by School opened'S for entrance cam Vernon. Quindal latest complete regarding the sa- tion or catalogu 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 nibits 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 NELSON'S STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY AND MARKING KNOWTY KUNIX CORRY HAIR STRAIGHT Nelson's Straightline out, removes dandruff, cures itching long and beautiful head of hair. It people in all sections of this country from all injurious chemicals, and can make the hair sticky or gummy, and sold at all drug stores. Price, 25 c. your druggist does not keep it he will securely wrapped, on receipt of 30c. NELSON MANU Agents can make big money. 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In any case we are afraid to do what we will return the money or send a box fr-charge. Packed so that no one will know tens except receiver. CRANE AND CO., 122 west Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. ```markdown ``` NOT ONE CENT TO PAY! GLOSSINE THE WONDER QUEEN OF ALL HAIR TONICS FOR MEN SEE INSIDE STRAIGHTENS CURLY KINKY KNAPPY HAIR CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. GLOSSINE is Queen of all Hair Tonics to straighten the hair and cause it to grow long and beautiful. We will send you a large sample box FREE of CHARGE, which will prove its value, if you will plainly write your name and address on a postal card and mail promptly to CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO. ST. LOUIS, MO. All matter for this department must reach this office not later than Tuesday morning. If while down town you are hungry at night, stop and see Clem Wilson and satisfy your appetite. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Mr. N. Chiles returned from Oklahoma Thursday. Mrs. H. H. Lucas left Wednesday for her home in Emporia. Mrs. Elliott of Emporia spent a few days in the city last week. Chas. Dandridge is among the sick of Mt. Murlah No. 5. Mrs. E. D. Greer of Kansas City is visiting her husband. W. H. Dunlap is ill at his home, 1010 Pine. Sam Jones Smoker, is the place to spend an hour pleasanty. Reuben Cannon has recovered after a long illness. Mrs. Gertie Overr left Tuesday for Leavenworth. Mr. Bud Hawkins of Lawrence spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. J. M. Jameson is recovering from a severe attack of tonsillitis. Miss Rosaline Rice left Saturday for a two weeks' visit in Kansas City. Mr. R. Moore of Emporia was in the city last week. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 West Eighth street. Samuel Jones of Leavenworth spent Wednesday in the city. Prof. W. T. Vernon of Quindaro spent Wednesday in the city. Master Solomon Fox will accompany his aunt, Miss Johnson, to Emporia Sunday. The Oak Leaf Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. O. Overr, 1190 Lincoln. Mrs. C. C. Brown of Kansas City spent Tuesday in the city, guest of Mrs. J. M. Wright. The Helping Hand Club met Friday afternoon with Miss Mary B. Jordan, 1187 Lane. Mrs. Mary Spaulding died suddenly Saturday at her home, East Fifteenth street. Give the Sam Jones cigars a trial. Sam Jones cigars are the best in town. Mrs. M. Dyer will spend Sunday in Kansas City, the guest of Miss Inez Roberts. Mrs. Frank Thompson of Kansas City is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe, East Twelfth street. Mrs. Harriet Williams has been quite ill at her home on East First street. She is rapidly recovering. Miss Mame Johnson left Thursday for Emporia, where she will continue her studies at the normal. Rev. W. H. Helm returned Saturday from Higginsville, Mo., where he has been conducting a revival. Confirmation services will be held Sunday at St. Simon's church, corner Seventh and Western avenue. Miss Ogeal Wilson accompanied Mesdames McCain, Shelton. Bowman and Moss as far as Kansas City. Misses Alberta Dupree and Lutte Jackson of Quindaro Industrial school will spend Easter in the city, the guest of Miss Kate Dupree. The Ladies Sewing Circle of St. John's A. M. E. church met Wednesday with Mrs. Glass, 730 Garfield avenue. Mr. H. T. Grandpre left last week for a visit to his old home, New Orleans. La., where he has not been for twenty-three years. The Knight Templars will have their annual sermon preached Sunday at Shiloh Baptist church, Rev. W. L. Helm officiating. The St. John A. M. E. Sunday school is preparing special services for Easter. Friends and visitors are always welcome. SATURDAY—MATINEE AND NIGHT Crawford Theatre H. G. Brown H. C. Bryant. THE IDEAL COLORED COMEDIANS IN "The New Lady Africa." Thirty of Topeka's best musicians and vaudeville artist participate, making it the best show ever given by local talent. "Lady Africa" is intersperced with new songs, dances, etc., which lends plenty of flavor. You should not miss it. STREET PARADE AT NOON H. G. Brown's Imperial Orchestra MUSIC furnished for all occasions. H. G. BROWN, Clarionetist and Violinist leader of Band and Orchestra with Washburn's Minstrel Co., seasons '06-97-'08-99. Paw Sells Bros. Circus 1900-1901. Lessons given on Sringed and Brass Instruments, Terms reasonable. Special low rates given" to Ladies Clubs and Church Entertainments. Address all communications to H. G. BROWN, 1212 West Eighth Street, Topeka. The little folks missionary society of Lane chapel, C. M. E. church, was entertained by Little Christena Moppins. Rev. J. R. Ransom held quarterly meeting Sunday last at St. Mark's A. M. E. church. A grand and glorious time was enjoyed by all. Cards are out announcing the birth of a fine baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Reeves of Emporia, Kan. She has been named Constance Irene. Mesdames Maggie McKain, Ogeal Shelton and Sadie Brown left Saturday afternoon for their home in Chicago, also Mr. Nelson Shelton. The Colored Ladies' Orphans' Home will meet at the Second Christian church, corner Twelfth and West, Monday evening next, at 7:30 p. m. Friends are invited to be present. The Arden Club met with Mrs. M. E. Young on last Thursday evening. The history lesson, which was a continuation of last week's lesson, was conducted by Mrs. Buckner. The club will meet this week with Mrs. Buckner. Ice cream soda!!! Ice cream soda!!! The soda season at Lee's Drug Store opens Easter Sunday. The "best in town." Mrs. Nelson Richardson and Mrs. Frank Adams gave a thimble party Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Adams. Charles Talbott of Atchison being the guest of honor, Twenty-five ladies were present and a very enjoyable time was realized by all. The Oriental Art Club met with Mrs. Alyce Helgtey Friday afternoon. After business was over a dainty lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet at Mrs. S. E. McCarroll's, March 28. 114 East Seventh street, room 10. The Excelsior Art Club met Thursday last with Mrs. Ada Daniels. One hour was devoted to work, after which a delicious lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. C. Barker on March 26. The Baptist Sunday school convention was held Sunday afternoon at the New Hope Baptist church. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Hoare. Interesting papers were read by Messrs. James Innex and W. T. Turner. The convention will meet the fourth Sunday in June at Shiloh Baptist church. The Shamrock Club met with Mrs. L. H. Shaughter Tuesday, March 18. Guest of the club Miss Hester Hawkins. The club was favored with a few remarks upon art by Miss Hawkins, one hour being devoted at work. A dainty two-course lunch was served. Adjournment to meet Tuesday, April 1, with Mrs. Annie Tyler. The many friends of Mrs. Nelle Robinson Russell of Leavenworth, Kan., will be grieved to hear of her death, which occurred Monday after a short illness. Miss Nellie Thomas of Lawrence is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Grace McConnell. By the courteous and friendly manner in which she treats all, wins the warm friendship of everyone who meets her. Mr. Joseph Smith has once more settled down to business. He shows a great desire to become a printer, and has begun on the Plaindealer staff. He is a bright young man and we predict a prosperous future for htm. 一 The many friends of Miss Laura Anderson of Leavenworth will be pained to learn of the death of her father in Oney, Ill., last week. Miss Anderson, upon receipt of the news, left immediately for that place, when she paid the last tribute of all that was mortal of her dear father. Her numerous friends in Topeka expend their heart-felt sympathy. Mr. Ernest Jordan left Sunday to join his regiment, the Ninth cavalry, in the Philippines. This is his third enlistment, showing him to be a brave, fearless young man. He was a member of the Twenty-third Kansas volunteers, and also a member of company D, Forty-ninth United States volunteer infantry, seeing service both in Cuba and the Philippines. May the blessings of our Heavenly Father go with, watch over and protect him. The Golden Rod Club met last Friday evening at the usual hour with Miss Hester Hawkins. The ladies spent the first of the evening in work, after which a most interesting and pleasant lesson was had on the Indians; each one present was filled with enthusiasm and interest, consequently the study of the United States history proves to be quite a success, all being equally benefited. The club was favored with the presence of Mrs. Mattle Slaughter as a visitor. The next meeting of the club will be Friday, March 28, with Miss Mary Jordan and April 4 with Mrs. Albert Porter. NOTES FROM LANE CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Rev. S. M. Graves, Mdesames Stalley and Reeves of Emporia attended the funeral of Rev. Lucas in the city Tuesday and took tea at the parsonage Tuesday evening. We heartily sympathize with Mrs. Rev. Lucas in her sad bereavement, through the death of her devoted husband. Cheerful Giver Sewing Circle was royally entertained the last two Fridays by Mrs. Belle Porter and Mrs. Rev. Rivers respectively. Friday's meeting will be with Mrs. Page in Walnut Grove. The Sunday school and choir have prepared excellent Easter programs for Sunday afternoon and evening. Come. We will assure you those Easter anthems and solos will do you good. The rally is postponed until the second Sunday in April, when Rev. I. S. Wilson of St Mark's A. M. E. church will preach for us at 3 p. m. Our choir is rendering excellent service and attracting large and appreciative audiences Sunday evenings. A class is being organized for the instruction of those who have been unfortunate not to have enjoyed this privilege. GUESS WHO Is the young lady that said: "I will attend the ball if I have company; the boys who want my company are the ones I don't care to go with, and the ones whom I wish to go with haven't got sense enough to ask me? Objects to the boys telling her they love her, in a crowd; but delights having them do so privately? Has stepped upon the carpet? There's a chance, boys. Is the young lady of Lawrence, since she has been in Topeka says she misses her "bon-bons" very much? That looks bad for the Topeka boys. Started from Alma with a bottle, but lost its contents at the depot? Is the young gentleman that is so unfortunate as to have dangerous rivals, and each one takes his turn at taking the lady out? Is the young lady that has an engagement for every Sunday afternoon for the rest of the school year? Could not stay away from Topeka Sunday? The young lady was that would not answer the 'phone when se learned who it was at the other end? Is all smiles because he's over from Leavenworth. Can't attend to business for writing letters to Des Molnes. Asked her did she see his little pigeon in Kansas City? Says he is going to keep his girl from associating with her usual elique? He says she is getting so he is unable to rule her. Was the young man of Lawrence that placed his girl behind the lock, and key one Sunday recently to keep her from attending church with another young man? The young undertaker is who handles "stiffs" in the form of shirts instead of bodies? Drives a laundry wagon for "uncle" during the week and has a gang of "loafers" in his business place on Sunday? Birds of a feather, etc. The young man is in the medical department at K. U. who wants to be married before he finishes his course? SONS OF REST. A new lodge has been set up in Topeka, known as "The Sons of Rest." They convene every Sunday afternoon at their royal temple. The following officers were elected: F. M. Stone-street, Jr. Main Guy; Wm. McConnell, "It;" J. B. Williams, Second Main Guy, and Alex Rucker, Keeper of Great Seal." So that the public might fully understand the nature of the above mentioned lodge, we have to say that its members are gentlemen of leisure; you are classed, not by the number of degrees, but by your amount of leisure time, consequently the grand officers. The First and Second "Main Guys." the gentleman filling the office of "It," and the one the "Keeper of the Great Seal." are the gentlemen of the greatest amount of leisure, living off their income. It will only be a short time before nearly every young man in the city will hold a membership certificate. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The entertainment given at Mrs. W. McClain's last Thursday night was a financial success. The annual meeting of the elders and deacons of the Christian churches of Kansas will be held in Topeka in July. The display of musical talent which was made at the entertainment last Thursday night was a success. Rev. B. C. Duke preached at the Second Christian church in Emporia Sunday morning and evening. Service next Sunday at the usual hours. All are invited to attend. Miss Ella Smith is on the sick list this week. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. Easter day will be observed as follows on Sunday: Ritualistic services will begin at 10:45 a. m. and will be followed by the sermon by the pastor. The Sunday school will render a specially prepared program at 2:45 p. m. In the evening at 7:45 there will be a twentieth century missionary mass meeting, presided over by Dr. O. A. Taylor, in which there will be several addresses made. Mrs. J. M. Wright will sing a solo and also Mrs. Gertie Owens. Mrs. G. W. Guy will read a paper on the Woman's Mite Missionary Society. The main audience room is undergoing some repairs, and Mr. Henry Fuel is painting up the front steps, and the special committee of Willing Workers are sparing no pains nor labor to have things looking cheerful for the Easter occasion and the services will be held upstairs. The plan recently adopted by the officers of the church to make a payment on the debt of the churca is meeting with very great encouragement, and every member and friend ought to call for and subscribe to one of the notes. The young people are preparing to present a very excellent drama some time in April for the benefit of St. John. The pews are being well filled every Sunday morning, and as the old adage goes, the pulpit is at its best when the pew is the fullest. The Ministerial Union met last Monday afternoon in a joint meeting with the ladies of the poor mission circle, and after hearing the report and seeing the work being done by these christion workers they decided to hold a mass meeting April 20 and solicit help. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. Prof. Carter occupied the pulpit of Rev. Hooks at the Mount Olive M. E. church last Sunday morning and evening. A mock supreme court was held at the Booker T. Washington Literary society last Sunday evening, and the trial proved quite interesting as well as amusing to the audience. The industrial departments are arranging for an exhibit of their work at the school in the near future. Considerable improvement will be shown in the quality of work turned out over the same at the November exhibit. The free Saturday sewing class for the girls has made considerable progress, besides mastering the different stitches they have turned out neat, creditable little handy-bags and aprons for themselves. 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Blake pastor, dates April 10, 11, 12, 1902. At this meeting it is earnestly desired that we might be able to raise $300 to meet obligations for the present and past quarters. At our January meeting in Kansas City very few of the northwestern churches responded to the appeal; we have tried from time to time to lay this work before you, that the importance of it might be clearly seen. Our co-operation with the Home Mission society of New York is in such condition that we must ask all the churches to come to the relief of the missionary and missionary pastors and the church edifice department, that has and is helping many of our congregations to save their church property. It has become a question as to whether we can still maintain our present number of missionary pastors and keep up our pro rata with the Home Missionary society. Unless our churches help us at this time we must fail; but if each church will take a collection (it ever so small) and send it to Rev. A. W. Wilson, at 618 New Jersey avenue, Kansas City, Kan. on or before April 9, we can continue to help poor fields. Let each pastor see to it that his field gives aid to this worthy cause. Yours for the cause of Christ. H. I. MONROE. Corresponding Secretary LAWRENCE KAN Miss Manic Dillard and a few friends entertained on Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Dillard, in honor of Captain S. A. Harvey, who will leave for the Philippines about April 1. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Dillard, Miss Lela Ford, Miss M. J Dillard and the Messrs. Harvey (S. A.), W. C. Hueston, F. L. Martin and D. E. Henderson. Miss Eta Minor of Omaha is the guest of Mrs. A. White. News has been received in Lawrence of the marriage of Miss Alta Hoyte. Mr. James Devine and Miss Amelia Thomas were quietly married at the home of the bride last Tuesday evening. Miss Dila McPike spent Sunday at Lake View. Miss Jessie Allen of St. Joe, Mo., is visiting friends of this city. The Misses Twentieth Century Club have reorganized. We all wish them much success. Miss Larnustine Skinner will spend Easter Sunday in Ottawa, Kan. St. James A M. E. Sunday school has wonderfully improved since Rev. Gamble has been pastor. The funeral of Mrs. Millie Townley took place Monday afternoon at Warren Street Baptist church. Miss Mattie Jeans is indisposed. A large number of K-1 students at the home of the mother of the home. Miss Mason Mason Wednesday evening to hear Master Lee Mason recite on the piano, after which a delicate lunch was served and all departed for their homes thanking Miss Gertrude for her kindness. ATCHISON KAN One of the most disturably outrages committed here occurred Saturday evening, Miss Mary Black, a girl whose character is above approach and who is parentless, was waykid by two men and women. These cowardly hell hounds carried their victim one-half block into an alley, where both men committed rape on this innocent girl. The spectacle of a woman assisting in holding one of her sex shows a depth of deprivation far below what the public thought the dirtiest woman would stoop. As they held a covering over her face the poor girl was unable to say whether her assailants were white or black. We have no chic. Sober heads will have to work very clever and fast if they are ever caught for the outraged public is certainly in a bad mood. Dr. Hudson's examination revealed evidence to clearly support her statement of having been outraged, and that she had kept herself a lady. The colored people are saying Sheriff Kiff's position of wanting to see bruises on the girl's wrist to fully satisfy him is due to the color of the girl. Mrs. Montgomery of Texas, aged mother of one of our good citizens, Colonel Montgomery, is now visiting him. Ralph Milegan, 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wirt Milegan, was given a nice birthday party by his parents on the 13th. His little associates had a royal time. ARKANSAS CITY KAN Arkansas City is favored with plenty of burgers. Mrs. Jessie Brower of Wellington was the guest of Mrs. Charles Brown Sunday. Miss Cappie Toms and Mr. Jerry Lewis were married Monday, March 27 and making their home in Winfield, Kan. Mr. Ruben Caldwell is in the city on business from Weir, I. T. Mr. B. B. Andrews is beautifying his home with a new wire fence. Mrs. Wilson is making a lovely home of the property she recently purchased by setting trees and sowing blue grass. The pastor. G. F. Brown of the St. James A. M. E. church, is beginning a series of meetings. Mr. G. W. Smothers' family has been quarantined on account of having the smallpox. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson have moved to their home on North First, which they have just purchased. Mr. Henry Perry of Winfield is at the home of his son, John, very sick with lung trouble. As he is an aged man his recovery is doubtful. Mr. John Jenkins, who has been sick for some time, is improving slowly. We had a very destructive fire in our city in one of our largest grocery stores. The M. E. conference convenes here this week and a prominent colored gentleman will be one of the speakers Saturday. He is an eastern minister. Mrs. Allie Johnson of Winfield is down attending to her mother, who is very slick. Mr. Henry Johnson also spent a day or two in the city. EMPORIA KAN Miss Edith Duncan, daughter of Mrs. Lucy Duncan, died at her home on November 15, 2015. month, and was buried in Maplewood cemetery last Sunday. Miss Duncan was a very obedient, kind and loving child of about 12 years and was a member of the Second Christian church, in which the funeral services were held. Revs. Dukes, Watkins and Moss officiating. Little Edith had many friends who solemnly join the dear mother, sister and brother in their bereavement. Mrs. Council, Misses Mattle Henderson and Marie Irving and Mr. A. Green are reported much better this week. Some of the officers and members of the A. M. E. church report that Mr. Percy Elywren Delorne of Lawrence, Kan., was here not long ago and made arrangements for a concert performance on the nineteenth inst., but failed to come, and of course deceived as well as stole money from some of the citizens. As he has never been heard of, and what they would have him know is that on account of his misrepresentation and falsity he will long be remembered by Emporlans, who would also advise others to beware of the above named gentleman. Rev. H. R. Neil of Ardmore, I. T. delivered a series of sermons at the St. James Baptist church last week, which were appealing as well as impressive, as Rev. Neil is a bold, forlible and practical speaker of high distinction and broad experience. He returned to his home in the territory last Monday. Sick list this week is Mrs. W. H. Pollett and Miss Mattie Henderson. Miss Mary Russel returned to her home in Kansas City, Kan., after several days' visit with friends. Miss Manie Tunley of Eskridge, Kan., is here visiting sister and friends. Kan., is here visiting sister and friends. Rev. Mrs. Betty Watkins of Downs, Kan., is conducting a series of meetings at the Second Christian church, to which you are invited. Rev. B. C. Dukes of Topeka occupied the pulpit at the Second Christian church Sunday. Mr. Floyd Gayden spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in Dunlap. The young puglist, Spivy Gunther of Lawrence, was here this week to match in fight with a young Emporlar, but for some cause or other the fight was called off. Mr. Samuel Ray and Miss Alice Newlin were united in marriage at the St. James Baptist church by Rev. W. H. Pollett Wednesday evening of last week. Rev. S. M. Graves anticipates a big rally during his quarterly meeting on the fourth Sunday in next month and all are invited. There is a large number of converts, probably about sixty-five, who will be baptized in the Cottonwood river near Soden's grove Sunday, April 6, Rev. W. H. Pollett officiating. HOLTON JOTTINGS The young people of the A. M. D. church gave Miss Perl Riley, the lady evangelist who has been preaching in this city for the past week, a very pleasant surprise Monday evening, March 24, 1902, at the residence of Mrs. Amanda Kingkade. We are glad to welcome spring. The infant child of Mrs. Jenkins has been quite ill the past week. We are glad to hear that Mrs. Everets improves. Mrs. H. H. Williams is on the sick list Rev. D. D. Cole has closed protracted meeting in Horton. Rev Miss Rilev of Hawthaw, evangelist of the Omaha district of the A. M. K. church preached her Thursday and Friday nights and Sunday. Her sermons are excellent and appreciated by all. Before leaving Holton she was agreeably surprised by a host of friends at the home of Mrs. Kneade. An entertainment is to be given at the A. M. K. church Wednesday night. Miss Margaret Walker is expecting to leave for her home in Atchison the last of this week. Rev and Mrs C. G. Tutt of the Second Baptist church were surprised by members and friends of his church Saturday night. Before leaving each person left his pound. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. John, Mr. and Mrs. Robotton, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holton, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Davis, Mrs. Bird Davis, Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Brown, Misses Ethel Arnold, Ora Martin. Sylvia Watson, Mr. John Williams. A grand ball will be given Monday evening, March 31, 1902, at the reception hall. Everybody is invited to attend. WINFIELD, KAN. Mr. Henry Johnson spent several days last week near Gueda Springs visiting his wife and relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robertson. A representative of the Palmadeer was in town a few hours last week. Mr. Jake Simpson and Miss Capella Trombone in marriage last Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Brown, South Loomas street, Rev. A. Sims officiating. Mr. Simpson is the chief cook at the Bon Ton hotel and Miss Tombs is one of Arkansas City's leading young ladies. About eight or ten went down Thursday evening and gave them an old fashioned charivari. Rev. B. Morris of Wichita was at his post here Sunday. Mesdames Allen, Brown and W. E. C. Wilkins are on the slick list. At the Second Baptist church last Sunday evening, at 8 o'clock Mr. Alfred Gibson of Wichita and Mrs. Silvy Johnson of Winfield were united in marriage. The wedding was publicly announced and the church was crowded. The groom gave his age 71 and the bride 65. Mr. Gibson is an old Grand Army man of Wichita and draws a good pension. The bride is the widow of Mr. Perry Johnson, one of the best citizens of Winfield. About fifty of their friends gave them a surprise charivari Monday evening and some nice and useful presents were given them. Will Hayter left last week for Lawrence to visit his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Hayter and son have moved from Lawrence to Winfield, where they will make their future home. Mr. Hayter is assisting cook at the St. James. Miss Carrie Douglass is visiting relatives and friends at Wellington. HORTON KAN Miss Addie Brooks is making an extended visit in Chicago, Ill. Miss Mamie Brown of Holton, Kan., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. B. Fleming. Miss Ida Irving left Saturday for Kansas City, Kan., to visit her brother, Mr. Artemius. Ining. Miss Nick Launton has returned from St. Joseph, Mo., after visiting two weeks with relatives there. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson are at home to friends 121 South Main street. Rumor has it that Mr. J. B. Fleming has purchased the vacant lots west of his tonsorial parlor on West Front street, and will erect a two-story brick building with modern improvements and future. Mr. Fleming is an exemplary young man full of energy and industry. M. G. Holloway was over from Everest, Kan., Sunday. By the arrangement of Mrs. Geo. Lear a very pleasant surprise party was given on Mrs. Frank Lawson at her home Saturday evening. She received some very useful presents from her guests. The evening was spent very pleasantly by all in attendance. Messrs. Wm. Gorden, Marks, H. Jones and wife of Muscotah, Kan., spent Sunday here. Mrs. D. D. George charmingly entertained a few of her lady friends Thursday, March 20, from 2 to 6, in honor of Mrs. Alice Alexander Gilbert of Chillicothe, Mo. The afternoon was pleasantly spent in various parlor games. The music rendered by mandolin club was very much appreciated by all. A mixture of spices was passed to each guest to find out the ingredients by the senses of taste and smell. Przes were given to Mrs. Cella Irving and Mrs. E. C. Holloway. At 5 o'clock the dainty three-course lunch was served to the hostess, and assisted by Mrs. Millie Starks of Muscatot, Kan. Those present were:isdessaua Henry Thomas, E. C. Holloway, Hugh Brooks, Dan Chorn, Madison, Hugh Brooks, Pickett, Mayme Alexander, Alice Gilbert, Jones, Millie Starks of Muscatot, Kan. Misses Ida Irving, D. D. Holloway. Mrs. Alice Gilbert returned to her home, Chillicothe, Mo. Thursday evening, after visiting several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Anna Pickett. JOLA KAN The supper given by the Daughters of the Golden Tabernacle last Saturday day evening in the G. A. R. hall was a grand success, nor is it here out of place to mention that an excellent address was rendered by Sir Knight Rev. Frank Wilson of Kansas City. Frank Wilson was serving a series of meetings at the Second Baptist church. Owing to the weather progress has been very slow. Bey. J. Young went to Chanute. Iola is rapidly advancing in its colored population. E. G. Greene has advertised his Kansas City Journal route and cart for sale. Mrs. Mary Woodard is on the sck list. It is reported that a number of Burlington's young people will attend the Easter services at this place. Notice to our subscribers: You wouldn't pay your subscription in advance, saying the paper wouldn't come. Be honest, it has been coming nearly a year now. We need money. Get that dollar ready, for I am coming after it. Now be honest. My correspondent, OTTAWA, KANSAS. Miss Katherine Glaspie is very sick at her home on Dorth Mulberry street Rev. J. W. Braxton spent Sunday in the city and preached at the A. M. E. church. The revival at the Third Baptist church has closed with over one hundred conversions. The baptising will be Sunday morning. Melvern Price made a flying trip to Paola Friday. Miss Blanche Hicks is on the sick list. The young people of the A. M. E. church are preparing an excellent program for Easter. Jas. H. Holbert, of Kansas City, was in town last week. Quarterly meeting services will be held at the A. M. E. church Sunday. NEWTON. The sewing circle met with Mrs. J. Anderson last week. The afternoon was spent in cutting out socks. The ladies of the M. U. J. met with Mrs. Q. Coleman Monday. A delightful evening was spent, after which a dainty lunch was served. William Brown, of Hutchinson, is visiting Newton friends. The C. M. E. church has been conducting a series of meetings. Mrs. B. Underwood enjoyed a taffey pull at the residence of Mrs. Ramey last week. Mrs. [Garratt and daughter, Miss Addie, are reported to be seriously ill. Abilene, Kansas Rev. Ross of Junction City, spent last week in Abilene, helping Rev. Chism in revival work. Wm. Hampton went to Salina to deliver a lecture before the St James Literary society. He reports a good time. The subject of the lecture was "Repair the Bridge," this bridge being constructed by the hands of the "old folks," and known as the bridge of necessity and preparation. Samuel Bell has taken a flying trip to Salina. J. H. Smith and Jack Patterson are two happy men since they have expanded by additions in the family NEWTON, KAN Miss Martha Thomas of Wichita spent a few days in our city, the guest of Miss Mary Gray. Webb has the chickenox and his home is now under Is the place to receive first-class accommodations. Lunch Room and the new Ice Cream Parlor noatly arranged. Barber Shop in connection. Give us a call. E. RAY & SONS., PROPS. Emdoria, Kansas. The King Hotel MRS. WOODY, PROP. Comfortable Lodging - Good Board. 819 VERMONT ST., LAWHENCE, KAS PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. Ruth A. Farey will take notice that she has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by Orville II. Farey, and that unless she noses the petition of plaintiff on or before the 50th day of April, A. D. 1929, the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant. Shampoing and Face Massage Mrs. Hooingtie E. Van Vleck Hair to match all Complexious SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY Rev. F. B. Swindle will leave this week for conference. The meeting that has been in progress for about three weeks closed on Monday evening. The Lord was with the people, and the success of the meeting was grand, our prayers being answered by three converts. Rev. C. S. Gordon, pastor, certainly has done his part in pointing dying sinners to the Lamb of God. There will be an entertainment at the S. B. church, Thursday evening, by the children. The Plaindealer's Great Educational Offer... I VOTE FOR M of For a Scholarship Free Scho arship in Our Best Negro Colleges Given Away --- quarantine. Miss Lulu Webb is boarding out. Little Waymon Anderson is quite sick with smallpox, which makes the second case in the family. Ed Mason was compelled to be off duty a couple of days this week. He says the visitor is a very unpleasant one—rheumatics. Miss Joseph Faulkner contemplates spending Easter in Emporia. The C. M. E. rally on Sunday, March 16, was a grand success. The proceeds will go toward improving the church. The sewing circle of the C. M. E. church gave a social in the hall on Main Wednesday evening, which was a grand success. The Bachelor Malds' Club met with Miss Edyth Tandy Wednesday evening, March 19, their president, Miss Frame, having the chair. After a short program was rendered and a delightful lunch was served it adjourned to meet with Miss Lizzie Rolland March 26. Mr. J. L. Frame spent last Sabbath in Emporia visiting friends. Mr. Jacob Perkins of Anuuley, Kan, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. Mr. W. H. Palge passed through here the first of the week going to Chattanooga, where his wife is dangerously ill. Mr. Albert Holder is visiting friends in our city this week. Rev. J. W. Gordon has returned from Hutchinson, where he has been assisting in the revival there. Rev. Arch Wilson, who has been in Leavenworth for a few days, has returned and will conduct services Sunday. A.C.L.COALCO. 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