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Historical Society State House THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. For a Western Tuskegee For a Western Tuskegee Pupil is the Rule. A Presbyterian minister, the Rev. Edwin Blatchley, gave some of his money and much of his time to the foundation of a school for Negroes at Quindaro, Kansas, a few miles above Kansas City, about the time Lincoln emancipated the slaves. He called it Freeman university and for several years it was in operation, but without marked success. It is said that Mr. Blatchley selected Quindaro as the site of the school because Horace Greely, ten or twelve years before, told the people of the town that they were then living on the site of a future great city. Mr. Greely was wrong in his prophecy, for today the town is hardly to be found, four or five stone ruins marking the place. Mr. Blatchley's choice of site for the school was not a failure, however, for no college could ask a location more fit for the purpose. The buildings are on hills overlooking a great bend in the Missouri river and the site is ideal. Just before his death Mr. Blatchley expressed the hope that the little building then standing and the 130 acres of land be devoted always to the education of Negro youth. For years there was small hope that his wish would be even partially fulfilled. There was no money, and sometimes no pupils or instructors. Six years ago William T. Vernon, of a fine African type, came to the school as an instructor. He had been graduated from Lincoln institute in Jefferson City and had taken lectures at Wilberforce university in Ohio. The Freeman university became the Western university with one instructor and twelve pupils. With an increase in pupils Vernon hired two or three other teachers from Kansas City, Kansas, to give a few hours a week to the school. In six years the school has grown and to day there are nine instructors and 102 pupils. Seventy-five of the pupils board and sleep at the school. Two new buildings have been erected, one costing $20,000, and the industrial department has been made the main point in the institution. "The Negro went into the higher branches too early," said Prot. Vernon. "Their first schools turned out lawyers, preachers or teachers nearly exclusively until the country was flooded with men of my race who wanted to make their way in the professions. The industrial side was overlooked Teach the Negro a trade and the commercial opportunity will follow. Every pupil in this school, unless ill health prevents, must put in half the time learning a trade. Maybe there's a chance for another Tuskegee here. That policy is followed closely, it appears, in the Quindaro school. The girls are taught to sew and cook and next year millinery will be added to the course. Half of the day is given to dressmaking or cooking, printing or book making, and the rest of the time they may give to the common school branches or to music, English or Latin, typewriting, stenography, or book-keeping. The boys must give either the afternoon or the morning to the carpenter shop, cabinet making, printing, mechanical drawing or building work about the school. The other half of the day is given to recitations. Next year a tailoring department will be added and land may be used to teach practical farming. From an announcement sent out by the institution this is taken: "It is not necessary that extravagant tastes be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong, substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education." There is certainly little chance for extravagance at Quindaro and the student's expenses are surprisingly low. Tuition is $1 a month, room rent costs another dollar and board is $5.50 a month. The boys and girls eat together in the dining hall, always under the supervision of an instructor, and there is great effort to teach them the table proprieties. The dining VOLUME IV. hall is in charge of a man and his wife, who are supposed to buy supplies with the money paid for board, reserving a stated percentage for their pay. Pupils, boys and girls, do a certain amount of the work in the kitchen, in that manner holding the expenses down and at the same time learning the rudiments of cookihg. The food, of course, is plain, but in the amount there is no restriction. The boys sleep on the second floor of Stanley hall, named for the governor of Kansas, and the girls are in a separate building. In classes and recitations they are together. What effect the school's training may have on the later life of the pupil is yet to be proved, but the present influence is very apparent. They are orderly and more quiet, not only in the halls but about the grounds as well: possibly more so than the average lot of white college boys. Their clothes are plain and in many cases show hard wear, but the mending has not been overlooked. Fifteen or twenty young negroes from 16 to 24 years of age, at work in a carpenter shop, present a sight that makes a visitor stop and think. They handle the saw and plane as gravely as if they were really working for a contractor and there is not much to show they are boys trying to learn a trade that they can apply only under a strong handicap. In the printing office they stand at the case as earnestl as if they were working in a newspaper office. The cylinder press looks as if it were ready to run off a heavy edition for a small daily and the little stationary engine throbs away with the business like air that is apparent about the whole place. Prof. Vernon and his teachers have at least given their charges a spirit of earnestness that is not evident in many manual training schools and is particularly surprising when found among the light hearted Africans. The school's plans, at least, are for thoroughness. In the sewing department, for instance, this is what is expected for the first year. First term.—Position, threading the needle, using thimble; practicing on odd bits of cloth; basting, running, overhanding. Aemming, stitching, overeasting. Second term.—Felling, flat, bias, and French fell. Gathering, putting on bands. French hem on damask, blind stitching. Putting in gusset, sewin on tape and buttons. Making eyelets, buttonholes. Third term.—Making an apron, hemming towels. Darning, patching, mending. Tucking, whipping, ruffles. Hemstitching, herring bone stitch on flannels. Making plain garments and fancy underwear. Free hand drawing, simple bookkeeing. In the last year of dressmaking instruction, following is the course: First term.—Instruction in choice of material. Drafting and making skirts from measurement. Cutting sleeves, collars and waist patterns. Basting, trimming, finishing. Free hand drawing. Second term. Study of form and proportion in relation to drafting and trimming. Drafting basques, sleeves, etc., from measurement. Drafting basque with extra under arm piece for stout figures. Cutting and fitting plain, close and double breasted garments. Free hand drawing. Third term.—Cutting and matching plaids, figured and striped waists. Practice in use of colors. Cutting, fitting, pressing. Talks on the choice of materials for house, street and evening wear. Collars, pockets, jacket making. Adyanced work in making complete dresses from different materials. Free hand drawing. As far as the finances of the school permit the same thoroughness is sought in the other trades. The state of Kansas has given the school $32,000 altogether since Professor Vernon took charge and the African M. E. church in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico makes an appropriation each year for maintenance. Of the seven directors the governor of Kansas appoints four, and at the request of Prof. Vernon two white men were TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 4, 1902. We want teachers in the public schools who are identified with the race. The race needs assistance, and the people who draw money upon the strength of the Negro race should help build it up. Let the boys and girls who have graduated from the public schools, and whose parents have washed and scrubbed to give them an education; make application for positions. Those best qualified and most needy will secure positions, says Dr. Embree, chairman of the teachers committee. named this year. Formerly all were Negroes. Prof. Vernon visited Booker T. Washington's school at Tuskegee, a week or two ago. "Tuskegee encouraged me," he said. "One result is that this spring I will set some boys to farming, giving some a chance to work their way through school and at the same time open an important branch of work. Two or three Eastern philaathropists who were at Tuskegee showed interest in my work here and Mr. Washington said he would visit Quindaro within a year. "The Negro has done as well as any race could have done under the circumstances. He wants to do better and has found the way. Industrialism must precede commercialism among any people. Every other race has followed that road, and ours must. Public schools! The Negro youth is graduated from high schools to nothing to do. His white colleague goes into business, while the Negro youth lingers in enforced idleness. He isn't wanted in a business house. Deprived of the opportunity for apprenticeship he is barred from a trade. His education has developed his aesthetic side, but has not in turn increased his ability to satisfy his wants, and under such circumstances he often drifts downward. "If we can teach the boya trades industries—in time the best men of both races will give them employment, and conditions will slowly change. The best and thrifty people of the race will intermarry and the next generation will show the improvement. "Thus alone will the Negro rise, The bad Negro must go—not by force, but by raising him. We want We want to with the race. We draw money upon it up. Let the boys schools, and who them an education qualified and most chairman of the te homes owned by the independent Negro mechanic or artisan, with intelligent wife and children"—Kansas City Star. THE SHOW WAS GOOD. Local Talent Presented Two Good Per formances at the Crawford. For the first time in the history of Topeka, local colored talent filled an engagement at the New Crawford theatre last Saturday afternoon and night. It was the innitial appearance of the "Ideal Colored Comedians," which was a complete success from the raise of the curtain till its drop on the closing scene in the "Lady Africa Ball." Not a single hitch occured—each person rendered their part like old professionals. It was the universal opinion of all that it was the best show ever put up by Topeka colored talent. The principal features was the specialties, which were of a very high order and easily placed it on equal with the average colored and white traveling combinations that produce the same class of entertainment. The music fnr the production was specially arranged by H. G. Brown whose orchestra handled it with marked ability. Among the features worthy of mention was the work of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Lacey, Mr. Lacey's tumblag was real clever and worthy of more than passing notice, while H. H. Bryant scored a big hit with a comic song and a clever slack wire turn. Chas. Birdwhistle is one of those natural comedians, and comes in strong for a share of the Concluded on Page In and Out of Politics—Notes Concerning Leading Men. The question now occupying the attention of the people in Kansas is the selection of a candidate for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Insley L. Dayhoff, present county superintendent of Reno county has announced his candidacy for the important office of State superintendent. The Mail and J. B. Breeze says. "Circumstances and conditions could not be more favorable to anyone desiring this position Mr Dayhoff has been a lifelong Republican, a constant worker in the party and a loyal citizen. He goes into the race with the combined support of Reno county and words of encour- teachers in the public schools who The race needs assistance, and to the strength of the Negro race she boys and girls who have graduated from those parents have washed and scrub on; make application for positions most needy will secure positions, say teachers committee. agement from all parts of the state. Mr. Dayhoff is a self made man, having begun at the bottom and worked upward. Besides his collegiate education he is a graduate in mechanical and civil engineering. He believes that every boy should have a trade, and is an ardent exponent of manual training schools. That Mr. Dayhoff is eminently capable of filling this position is conceded by everyone. If nominated and elected our great school system will have a tireless leader, always working for the betterment of humanity and higher ideals." To every boy and girl an education, is the fervent prayer of ever citizen of Kansas, and such a man should receive their united support. Through the trades and manual training lies the future of the American youths. The colored people of Reno county speak well of Mr. Dayhoff as to his treatment of them. That his candidacy is one of strength may be seen by the following from the Hutchinson News. "Mr. Dayhoff will receive the unanimous support of the Republicans of Reno county. He has been indorsed and urged to become a candidate by educators in all parts of the state and by prominent Republicans who have assured him of their support. Reno county, with its large and unfailing Republican majority, has never had a place on the state ticket, and now that it presents a man who is so well qualified, both as an educator and an active Republic, we ask a favorable consideration. Mr. Dryhoff's education did not stop with college, but he has plunged deeper and broader—learning gained by travel. He has studied in almost every state and terri- --- tory in the United States. He has made a special study of all the great school systems of the world and stands ready to give the state a first class administration. Mr. Dayhoff has his heart in the work and has found his reward in the appreciation of his parents. Mr. Dayhoff has always been identified with the Republican party and has been one of the active workers for its success. He has been a delegate to various conventions and as he is gifted in oratory and is always posted in regard to all issues, he is in great demand as a public speaker. In the matter of his own election, the first resulted in a majority of 376, the second by 580 and the third by 956. He has made his own way in the world and is a young man of whom the community in which he lives may well be proud." The Anthony Republican says: 'Mr. Nelson's term will expire next January, and as there is an unwritten law apparently that there shall be no third term, Mr. Dayhoff's qualifications should be given serious consideration by the Republicans of the Seventh district.' THE PLAINDEALER of this week gives the likeness of Mr. Patrick Rickman, one of the most skillful and successful mechanics of Harvey co., Kansas. As Mr. Rickman places it, he was born in Tennessee, in 1857, was an Ohioan by adoption and a Kansas by choice. Receiving his education in Ohio, he came to Kansas, locating at Newton, and has worked there, and in neighboring towns. for fifteen or twenty years, in masonry and contracting. Viewing the different business blocks of Newton, one can see several buildings over which he alone had supervision who are identified the people who should help build from the public drubbed to give us. Those best ys Dr. Embree, Mr. Rickman has a family of three children and takes special pride in their education. The eldest, Miss Hazel, is at present keeping house, while the two boys are rapidly pro- M. grressing in the High school. Mr. Rickman is absolutely quiescent in politics and claims that his success is the sequel to his strict attention to his business. B. F. Mays, of Dunlap, Kansas, one of the wealthy residents and farmers of Morris county, was born in North Carolina during the latter part of the civil war. He had the misfortune of never seeing his parents since he could remember, and is consequently a self made man. He came to Kansas in 1884 and after spending several years in school life at Presbyterian college at Dunlap he located in Argentine and engaged in the smelter business. By economy during two years he was able to oper a barber business in Argentine. By Concluded on Page 2. --- Read it and Start to Work at Once. That Crumpacker Bill Is the all Absorbing Question Among the Negroes of the Nation—Republicans Must Do Their Duty. When the Proclamation of Emancipation freed the Negro slaves as a war necessity, the responsibility for the future political status of that people devolved upon the Republican party, and the professed friend and defender of the ex-slave. For the past thirty-eight years, since the Negro has been granted the rights of citizenship, the Democratic party has been busy endeavoring to deprive the black man of these rights. Finding it impossible to secure the repeal of the constitutional amendments which guarantee to the Negro his rights, and, finding that the shot gun policy of the early days—immediately after the war, was incapable of repressing Negro development, the Democratic politicians and statesmen have sought to gain this end by nullifying the federal constitution through the means of cunningly devised suffrage qualifications in the state constitutions recently adopted by the Southern states. In order to meet this condition which gives to the Southern states larger representation in congress than accorded them under the provisions of the federal constitution, Judge Grumpacker, of Indiana has introduced a resolution demanding "an investigation into the election methods of the Southern states." That this resolution is right and just, and that the suffrage conditions of the South demand a searching investigation, no fair minded citizen for a single moment will doubt. No sane man for a moment doubts the purpose of cunningly worded suffrage clauses of the newly adopted constitutions of the Southern states. The plain purpose of the Southern schemers is to disfranchise the Negro voters of the South. In the disfranchisement of the Negro voter, many thousands of the citizens of Southern states are deprived of the right to participate in the selection of their representatives in congress. And the Southern Democrats will wield a power and influence in congress sadly out of proportion with their voting population. It is pleasing to note the determination of such congressman as Judge Crumpacker, of Indiana, General Grosvenor and Mr. Dick, of Ohio, Mr. Olmsted of Pennsylvania, and Moody of Massachusetts. THE PLAINDEALER expects every member of the Kansas delegation to go on record in support of this measure. Not only give to it their moral support, but give to it active support. Every since James G. Blaine sacra-ficed the so called "force bill" the Republican party has been derelict in its efforts to secure for the Negro the inherent rights of citizenship. The wild eyed editor of the St. Louis Republic, one of the vilest, bitterest Negro hating journals of the West, fulfills the scripture by saying "that the wicked fleeth when no man pursueth." The very mention of investigation into corrupt election methods of the South, causes this yellow journal to have a paroxysm of fears, and the ghost of "not far departed sectionalism" comes back to invoke the ghastly hand of lynching, burning and treason, to aid in buldozing Republican congressman from the performance of a plain duty. Here is what The Republici sees in the Crumpacker resolution: "There is little likelihood that the public sentiment of this country will be influenced as the advocates of the Crumpacker resolution desire by the suspiciously vehement protestations of these advocates to the effect that the resolution is not intended as a basis for force-bill action against the South. "So plain is this intent that the backers of the resolution are unable to array even an unbroken Republican alignment in favor of the proposed "investigation of the suffrage as exercised in the Southern elections." The more clear-sighted and fair-minded members of the dominant party see plainly both the injustice and the peril contained in the Crumpacker resolution. They know, of course, exactly what is sought. And they know as well that the country at large will not stand for force-billism now any more than NUMBER 13. in the bitter days immediately following the reconstruction era. "The people of the South at once discerned the crafty purpose that lurked behind the Crumpacker resolution. They are rightly convinced that the radicals responsible for the contemplated 'investigation' are dyed in-the-wool South-haters and that their object is to reduce the Southern representation in congress and to establish the machinery with which to control or distort the result of Southern elections. They find the confirmation for this belief even in the news columns of radical Republican organs. They are doubly confirmed by the utterances of conservative Republicans protesting against the Crumpacker resolution certain to revive the spirit of sectional hatred. "As for the Democratic members of congress, their duty in the premises is plain. They must fight the Crumpacker resolution with the same grim determination of the earlier fights against the earlier force bills. They must, as in those instances, solicit the conscientious co-operation of decent Republicans who believe in fair, not soul, fighting. They will be striving, not for the welfare and safety of the South alone, but for the welfare and safety of the entire Union. If congress is permitted to violate the constitutional rights of Southern states. as is proposed in the Crumpacker resolution, a precedent is established for the wronging of any state in the Union of States. The Crumpacker resolution must be defeated in the interest of all the people." Likewise, we say that the duty of the Republican members of congress is plain. It is their bounden duty to see that a white man in Mississippi counts for no more than a white man in Kansas. Let the Democratic congressman conjure up the phantom of the force bill and the red shirt, but the plain duty of the Republicans should not be avoided. Good Work Tells. We are in receipt of the following letter which fully explains itself. THE PLAINDEALER always stands for the race. Now, will our leading Negroes help in the good work? Washington, D.C., Mch.20,02. N. Chiles, Esq. Business Mang'r THR PLAINDEALER, Topeka, Kas. Dear Sir:—Yours of the 17th inst., with enclosure of clipping on the proceedings of the Repblican Convention of Shawnee county, received. I am pleased to hear from you and to learn that the convention took such a pronounced stand against lynching in any of its forms. I am quite sure that the resolution passed will be the means of doing inestimable good. I appreciate, and not only voice the sentiment of the people of my race in South Carolina but throughout the country, what you and your friends have succeeded in doing towards the abolishment of lynchings. I feel confident that I have Koester beaten, but am taking nothing for granted and Jam kept busy all the time filing protests received from every nole and corner of the country against his confirmation, and shall not cease in my efforts until his defeat is definitely settled. I would appreciate it if you and some other prominent men of the race in your community would address personal letters to Senators Aldrich, Spooner and O. H. Platt, protesting against the confirmation of Geo. H. Koester, and send me copies of each letter and I will make copies of them and distribute to other senators, as I have done in other cases. Truly your friend, E. H. Deas. --- 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. E. S. Lee left Tuesday for Ohio. Geo. Blvens spent Sunday in Lawrence. Samuel Jones returned to Leavenworth Saturday. James Beck of Lawrence spent a few days in the city. Geo. Moss spent last week in Hutchinson. Captain Wilson of Ft. Scott spent Sunday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Talbert spent Sunday in Atchison. Messrs. Hugh and Elmer Link spent Sunday in Atchison. Rev. C. S. Gordon of Manhattan spent Friday in the city. Sam Jones Smoker. Is the place to spend an hour pleasantly. Messrs. Geo. Smith and Lim Weddington spent Sunday in Kansas City. Rev. Ramson left Friday for Horton, Hlawatha and other points. Mr. James Bertha of Toluca passed through the city Thrusday enroute to California. Miss Marie Wingo of Kansas City is visiting in the city the guest of Mr. Galtha Page. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 West Eighth street. Ben Gaines and John Canada have returned from Denver where they have been the past year. Grand Master S. G. Watkins will visit Atchlson, Frankfort and Centralla this week. Samuel Jones of Leavenworth spent Wednesday in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hawkins of Lawrence were among the out of town visitors Monday. Miss Nellie Thomas left Tuesday for her home in Lawrence after an extended visit in the city. Mrs. William Garnatt of Kansas City arrived Monday to spend a few days with her Topeka friends. Give the Sam Jones cigars a trial. Sam Jones cigars are the best in town. The Third Baptist church have extended a call to the Rev. P. Johnson as pastor. Dr. O. A. Taylor filled St. John's A. M. E. church pulpit Sunday evening. Rev. will be attached soon. Mrs. Wm. Garrett of Kansas City is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. M. Chiles and Miss Willa Smith. The Helping Hand Club of St. John's A. M. E. church met Friday last with Miss Mary Jordan. Mrs. C. M. Hughes and son. Master Langston, and Miss Carrie Davis of Lawrence, spent Friday in the city. Some undertakers find their business very difficult and confining, others find it "dead easy." Miss Nelle Ellis, who is attending the normal at Emporla, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ellis. Misses Inez Woods, Trussle Smothers, Mary Thompson and Mrs. I. Miller of Lawrence visited in Topeka Monday. Joseph Bass Charles Bradshaw and Geo. Jackson were appointed to swing the billy on the police force of Mayor Parker this week. B. C. Cannon is Improving rapidly and he is up and around by the strict attention of Dr. Taylor and the brothers of No. 5. Kaw Valley Lodge No. 18, of North Topeka, will entertain Myra chapter No. 5 on Tuesday. April 8. at 833 North Kansas avenue. Mr. George W. Moss, one of our popular grocers, spent a few days in Hutchinson last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pope. The lay preacher, Rev. B. L. Wilson of Kansas City, preached at the Third Baptist church Sunday to a large audience. Mesdames, C. Richardson, L. Emmery, F. Hoyt and Mr Alonzo Emmery of Lawrence were in attendance to the sermon of Knights Templars last Sunday. Dt. Mary A. Jones departed this life April 3 at her home, 917 Spruce street. She was a member of Macedonia Tabernacle No. 93. The Dumas Club met last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Teat. The next meeting will be at Mrs. L. Washington's, on Spruce street, Friday, April 5, 1902. --- MUSIC furnished for all occasions. H. G. BROWN Clarinetist and Violinist leader of Band and Orchestra with Washburn's Minstrel Co. seasons 66'-97'-89'-94-Paw Sells Bres. Circus 1909-1901. The soda season at Lee's Drug Store opens Easter Sunday. The "best in town." BRYANT-FLEMING Mr. Walter Bryant and Mrs. Ida Fleming were married at the parsonage of the St. John's A. M. e. church Easter Sunday at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. M. Ward performed the ceremony. Mr. Bryant is one of Topeka's popular barbers. The little son of Mr. Foster Chiles died at his home, Oakland, Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Brown's chapel, Rev. Green officiating. Mrs. O. A. Taylor entertained Wednesday evening complimentary to the visitors. A dainty lunch being served, the guests departed declaring Mrs. Taylor an ideal hostess. Mrs. A. M. Ward entertained the Oak Leaf Club Wednesday afternoon, complimentary to Mrs. Wm. Garrett of Kansas City. A dainty lunch was served. Mesdames O. A. Taylor. E. Graves and Miss Willa Smith were visitors. The Excelsior Art Club met with Mrs. C. Barker Friday afternoon. One hour was devoted to work, after which lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. E. Walker April 3. Mr. John Jones of Kansas City. Mo. visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Radford, Easter Sunday, remembering them with five Easter presents. The 3rd of June will be his twenty-second anniversary, at which time some surprises will be in store. THE PERISHING RESCUED Rev. A. M. Ward is one of those gentlemen that understands the art of making the poor weary printers feel glad, as was demonstrated yesterday by his calling at this office and presenting to the force two big, healthy pies. Rev. Ward has the thanks of the entire force and the privilege to repeat it as often as he may desire. By such action he may consider himself practicing that which he preaches. Messrs. Andy Ellis, F. Williams and C. W. North entertained a few of their friends at the residence of Miss Katie Dupree, in honor of Misses Lutle Jackson and Alberta Dupree. A very pleasant evening was spent in music and goo-goo eyes. Mr. W. H. Dunlap died at his home, 1010 Pine, last Sunday night, after a long illness with a complication of diseases. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss. He was a member of G. O. O. F. and the Uniform Rank of Patrilarchs. His funeral was held at St. John's A. M. E. church, Rev. A. M. Ward officiating. Cyrene Commandery held their Easter day service at Shilloh Baptist church last Sunday. The commandery marched in a body to the church, Rev. G. W. Guy officiated. The reading exercise was excellent and speaks well for the commandery. The Golden Rod Club met on Friday evening at the usual time with the president, Miss Marv B Jordan and a very pleasant time was had. The next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. Eva Porter on Friday evening, April 4. The young ladies of the First African Baptist church organized a Nonpareil Club Tuesday evening for the benefit of the church. Officers elected are: Eudora McClelland. President: Mattle Sneed. Vice President: Fay Bradshaw. Secretary: Raymos Dyer. Reporter. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wright entertained Mr. and Mrs. Leon Jordan of Kansas City, Mo., at the Capital City Club last Monday evening. About one hundred guests were in attendance. This club is becoming famous in the way of entertaining visitors. An enjoyable time was spent. Messrs. Gratten Gregg, James Hoyt, Fred Davis, Wm. Hawkins, James Renfro, Roy Williams, Herman Smith, D. Rice, Floyd Woodruff and Wm. Thurston, the "society swells" of Lawrence, spent Monday night in the city. To such young men the gates of Topeka are ever open. The Arden Club met last Thursday evening with Mrs. Robt Buckner. Miss Lena Thompson read the Introduction to Richard III. and scenes I. II and III, act I. of the play were read. Miss De Konza was a visitor and played two piano solos. The club will meet this week with Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Clink-scale. Messrs. W. H. Watson and Alonzo Montgomery, two of Kansas City's most popular society leaders, were Topeka visitors Monday, and while here each paid a year's subscription to the Plaindealer. They are pleasing and pleasant gentlemen and made many friends during their short stay, who will always be pleased to welcome them to the city any time they choose to come. Is the young man while in the city made a special trip to this office to deny the "bon bon" charge? A guilty conscience needs no accusation. Worried the patience of a certain young lady last Monday evening? She frowned on him several times but he failed to take the hint. In trying to appear a hero in the eyes of a certain young lady made the remark that he was "bad" when he was drunk? She informed him that she hoped such would never be the case while he was in her company. Says he is going to quit business if the papers don't stop "jollying" him? Was somewhat provoked by the actions of his pardner when the train arrived at the depot Monday evening? Couldn't go to Atchison Sunday with his pardners? Many are in doubt as to his reasons. Spent Sunday in Kansas City and has talked of nothing else but the high buildings since his return? Goes from North Lawrence and spends the night now on Ohio street? The Kansas University student is that was made miss the bridge? Has changer her name from Bertha to Marle? SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH Miss Mary Jamison is arranging a musical program to be rendered on the evening of the 29th inst. at the assembly hall of the Industrial Institute. Some of the best musical talent of the city will take part in the program Our premises look greatly improved since we have had the trees trimmed and the rubbish removed from the grounds. The Easter programme of the Bible school was very interesting. Those who participated did their part well and deserve much credit. Miss Ella Smith is much improved in health and is now planning a program for children's day. Preaching Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by the pastor. Bible school at 9:30 a. m. NEGRO MEN NEET Next Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m., at the Industrial Institute, there will be a mass meeting of all colored men—old and young. This meeting will be along the same line as the mother's meeting held sometime ago at this place. Messrs. Dennis Hope, Clay Odell, Jas. H. Page, Prof. Wade, Dr. Taylor and Revs. W. H. White and J. M. Brown will deliver short talks upon the subject. "The Negro's relation to the progress of Topeka, and how he may improve it." Mr. John M. Wright will preside. A large attendance is expected, and an enthusiastic, earnest meeting will no doubt result. All young and old men are especially urged to be present. The meeting will be held in the chapel and begin promptly at 3 p. m. Sunday afternoon. ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH ST. JOHN'S A. M. E. CHURCH. The Easter decorations and exercises were all that one could hope for last Sunday. The choir, under the direction of Mrs. Sadie McLain, appeared at its best in the morning service, which indeed was most inspiring to the congregation and pastor in the delivery of his sermon on the resurrection in the afternoon. The Sunday school, under the super-intendency of Prof. R. H. Wade, rendered a most excellent program. The singing by the Moss children, Maud and Flora Jeltz was greatly appreciated. In the evening Dr. O. A. Taylor presided over the mass meeting. The special features of this meeting was the very able address by the doctor and a splendid paper by Mrs. G. W. Guy, the cornet duet by Masters Guy and Ferguson and a solo gy Mrs. J. M. Wright, thus closed a grand Easter day in St. John. Collection for missionary purposes $16. Sunday services: Prayer and praise service at 10:00; preaching service at 11:00; Sunday school. 3:00; Christian Endeavor. 6:45. Staff Captain Harris of the Salvation Army of Kansas City will address the congregation In the evening at 7:45. TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE NOTES. Messrs. Towne and Thomas, two members of the Fisk Jubilee Singers stopped over last Wednesday and spent the night at the Industrial Institute. Mr. Towne and Prof. Carter were school-boy chums in Georgia. Mr. John Whitfield Sr. and Rev. R. J. Johnson were visitors at the Institute last week. Rev. Johnson is very much elated over the wonderful progress his boys are making in the carpenter and tailor trades. Messrs. James Beck of Lawrence and Roberts of Atchison, visited the Institute departments last Monday, and were quite favorably impressed with the results that the school is accomplishing with its students. Many of the students were made happy last week by receiving Easter boxes from their parents at home. At the school, an Easter hunt for colored eggs made the early morning merry. Mr. Frank Green, a student in the musical department of Washburn college assisted by several of the best musical talent in the city, will give a musical at the Institute, Wednesday April 9, 1902. Admission 10 cents. A mass meeting of the men-old and young—will be held Sunday afternoon at the Industrial Institute. This meeting will be along the line of the mother's meeting held sometime ago. Prominent well known speakers will address the meeting on the subject, "The Negro's Relation to Topeka, and How He May Improve It." Principal Carter has been appointed a commissioner to represent Topeka at the Negro Young People's Christian Congress, which convenes in Atlanta, Georgia, August 6-11, 1902. This congress is expected to do much for the financial, religious and educational welfare of the race in America. Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair complete treatment. In order to introduce the skin to 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 50c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant. 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LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF PEOPLE AT NO. 26, meets 1st. and 3rd 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 1st and third Wednesday afternoon, each month at of Clark at 113, East sixth street. MRS. KERCHAN, J. H. P.; Mrs. S. A. OWENS, C. R. MACKDONIA TABENVACKE No. 83, U. K. T. 11409 N. Kansas Avenue, Meets 1st and hursday of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. 2014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. Kansas City, Kas., and Casket Co. at Fifth Street. controlled by Ne- ock $2,000. First-Class Restaurant. Pies, C and Ice Cr Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT St. LAWRENCE ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Ralston --- d er, DIRECTOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC. COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. High Mixture , Colds, Hoarseness. , Etc. ts per Bottle. WM. E. JACKSON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Office 404 Kansas Ave. over Wallace's DrugStore. TELEPHONE 635. TOPEKA, KANS. Mrs. Martha Wallace, First-Class Restaurant. Pies, C and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT ST. LAWRENCE, KAS ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Ralston The 5 Minute Breakfast Food. Purina Health Fleur Makes "BRAIN BREAD." PURINA MILLS, ST. LOUIS, MO --- From Our Correspondents MOUND CITY, KAN. Died, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield Ross, March 23. 1902. Frank Ulysses. The subject of this sketch was born in Topeka, Kansas, February 5. 1880. He moved with his parents to Mound City, Kan., in August. 1886, where he grew to manhood. He was educated in the public schools of Mound City, graduating from the high school in May, 1901. He was converted February 12. 1900, and united with the Second Baptist church of this city and lived a consistent member until the time of his death. He was superintendent of the Sunday school for two years and was trustee and clerk of the church. Frank Ross was a bright, active young man, one who bid fair to become useful to the race. In his untimely demise, his relatives lose a faithful son and a loving brother and the race a bright, promising young man. LAWRENCE, KAN. There was a large crowd present at the Forum last Sunday, to hear the lecture of Judge I. F. Bradley of Kansas City, Kan. The lecture was typical of all the judge's talk, well pleasing to the ear and pointed. The Forum was highly pleased with his address and will cordially extend our hospitalities to Judge Bradley at any time. He can visit the Forum again. Mrs. Mary S. Langston is improving after a severe attack of la grippe. She has been confined to her home for about five weeks. We are glad to see her out again. One of the most pleasant afternoons ever spent with Lawrence society was last Tuesday when Mr. noht. Jackson entertained his music class of about thirty pupils and visitors. Upon entering the lamplit rooms you saw the pupils seated upon cushions around the room, and listened to sweet strains for another apartment. Mr. Jackson and pupils rendered a musical program, after which each guest was given small slips of paper, and proceeded with a guessing game, and a prize was given to the one guessing the most questions. Mr. Jackson. Misses Lottie Smith. Chiora Polk and Ernestine Copeland served dainty refreshments. The punch bowl was presided over by Misses Inez James and Copeland. A dainty souvenir was presented each guest. All left after a pleasant afternoon never to be forgotten by the guests. Miss Katie Thompson spent Easter In the city, the guest of Mrs. Addle Miller. Dick Bros., Cough Syrup WILL STOP THAT COUGH. Miss Helena Davis has returned from her trip to Colorado and is back among her friends once more. There is still a few members of the Plaindealer list that will have to soon see the collector. She has called several times, now please settle that little bill so it will assist the paper to keep on foot. Mrs. Hughes and little son, Langston, were in Topeka for a few days last week. Miss Lulu Woodruff left last Thursday for Atchison, Kan., where she will be married to Mr. Pennel of that place. We extend to them our best wishes for their happiness. Good Friday was observed by the First Baptist church. Quite an interesting program was rendered, one number being a solo by Mrs. Bell Carson. Rev. Gamble has beautified his church by papering the walls. It is one among the best churches of the city. Rev. J. A. Ghoree is able to resume his work again. On Easter morn he preached an able sermon on foundation of churches. ATCHISON, KANSAS Miss Mabel Taylor of Leavenworth after a few days visit with her brother Dr. J. A. Taylor, returned home Tuesday. Clora, the windy constable, has caused much indignation among the colored people and many hard words against him from white people by attempting to besmirch the character of Miss Mary Black, who was so cruelly treated by the demon, rape freak. The colored people are glad Chief Sullivan sat down on his vicious mouth. We don't know whether Clora is sane or insane but we do know his plentiful mouth would not so run against a white girl, and would not so run to white people speculating against this upright and virtuous girl had he not known she was an orphan. The colored people generally say they are tired of the injury they get from Clorafism everywhere it is found. You should hasten to apologize to this lady for your mouth disease. Rev. Matt S. Jones of Garden City will fill the Shiloh pulpit Easter Sunday. Shiloh will catch a worthy divine if they catch him. If we had our way the curiosity seeker, the fun maker, and the bum would have but little chance to see Christians baptized. Messrs Preston Mosley and Abe Solone are happy fathers. They have a new girl and a boy respectively. Many of our people are doing away with the big dinner abuse. Prof. Dardis is arranging for a big concert Concert at True Eleven hall Wednesday made $40 instead of $35.25. BALDWIN. KANSAS. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace of Lawrence visited friends in Baldwin last week. Mr. Robert B. Hayse of Guthrie, Ok., who is here attending Baker university, is progressing nicely and will come out in 1903. Misses Pearl and Forestine Wright, Bessie Brown, Maude Crooby and Lena Brown will graduate from the Baldwin High school in April. Rev. J. L. Brown is expected home from New Madrid, Mo., next week. Mrs. O. E. Fox, traveling agent for the leading negro journal of the west, the Plaindealer, was in the city this week and secured several subscribers for the papers. Mr. George Jefferson contemplates a trip to Colorado soon. Mr. R. B. Hayes will send items to the Plaindealer each week from this city. Mr. Jim Wright will leave in a few weeks for the Indian Territory where he will reside through the summer. Miss Josephine Chisem. Baldwin's most accomplished musician, entertained a number of friends Sunday afternoon at a musical reception in honor of Mrs. O. E. Fox, traveling agent for the Plaindealer. HUTCHNSON, KANSAS. Mrs. John Life left last week to visit her parents in Leavenworth. We wish her a pleasant visit. Miss May Thomas who has been on the sick list for some time is improving. The funeral of Joseph Lenord, who died at his home after a week's illness, was held at the Second Baptist church. He leaves behind him a wife and two children to mourn his loss. The Easter programme at the A. M. E. church, which was composed of some of Hutchinson's best talent, was enjoyed by all. Rev. C. O. Smith has returned to the city from Wichita where he has been helping in a revival and reports that many souls have found refuge in Christ. Mr Hacket Brown left last Friday morning for Ohio where he will make his home hereafter. Rev. C. O. Smith has returned home after helping with a revival at Wichita where many souls found a safe refuge in Christ. The Easter programme at the A. M. D. church was enjoyed by all. The church was beautifully decorated. Rev. Hudson of Texas is the guest of Rev. G. Ramey. Mr. Will Graves left last Friday morning for Kansas City where he will remain for two weeks or more. The Pleasant Hour club met at Mrs. C. O Smith's last Thursday and all present report a delightful time. QMAHA NEWS Womans club and color line committee reports in favor of adopting the compromise plan which is approved. The Omaha club indorses the compromise plan by which any club in the state federation is eligible to membership in the general federation if recommended by the executive board of its own state thus leaving each state to admit or exclude colored clubs. Colored Potes accused of insulting a white girl was arrested but let out on ball through his friends intercession. The World-Herald accused the authority of lenency for reteasing the man as the public acquires information indignation grows against official carelessness. In political life whether a man acts without or within party line is not of very great moment if only he acts honestly, fearlessly and effectively but remember that it is necessary to be both efficient and upright. Two parties are necessary without association and organization and the necessary partial subordination of individual preferences no great work can be done but on the other hand no man has a right to condemn crime to excuse moral short comings of any kind because alleged party necessity. MANHATTAN. KANSAS. Rev. H. J. Johnson the district missionary is in the city. He preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday morning and evening and was also present at the Easter services which were at 3 o'clock. Rev. Johnson is a very able minister and we believe him to be worthy of the honors bestowed upon him as a district missionary. He contemplates preaching at the Mount Zion Baptist church Monday evening. Miss Effie Williams returned home Saturday after a three weeks' stay at Ashland Bottom. Mrs. Minnie Storall is here visiting her sister Mrs. Harper King. Mr. Abe Cruise was here visiting his parents last week. Rev. C. S. Gordon, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church was in Topeka last week to assist Rev White in his revival. He made a very successful trip. Rev. J. A. Wright, pastor of the Second Baptist church, is in Frankford Kansas. The A. M. L. church is engaged in a revival meeting conducted by their worthy pastor Rev. H. A. Brooks. We trust that much good will be done. Rev. B. F. Swindell, pastor of the M. L. church, has been reassigned here for another twelve months. We trust that he may do better work and prove a blessing to his church and community and his church a blessing to him that he may preach the whole Christ PAOLA, KANSAS. The A. M. E. church was crowded Saturday evening March 22, in response to a call for a county conference, to discuss the industrial, moral and political welfare of the race. The committee spared no pain in working up the meeting and nearly every precinct sent representatives. Rev. W. B. Johnson was chosen permanent chairman. A series of resolutions offered by G. W. Lowry provoked an animated discussion. Mr. Lowry then suggested that there be organized a joint stock investment company, which was adopted and referred to a committee for permanent organization. Quite a number subscribed as stockholders. A committee, composed of R. M. Shelby, J. Watkins and G. W. Lowry was appointed to investigate the lack of proper representation on the juries. Industrial education, the church and women's clubs were indorsed as intellectual and moral factors; race papers not to be omitted. The proceedings were harmonious and it is hoped that much good will result from the move. We hope in a few days to be able to send at least two paid up subscribers for the best colored paper in the west. There will be a special program rendered at the A. M. E. church next Tuesday night. The entire evening will be spent with colored authors. Those on the sick list are: Mossie Ellison, Mrs. W. B. Johnson and Mrs. Sarah Laneer. Please pay up for your paper. No organization can run without money. G. W. Lowry purchased a nice five-room cottage on east Pinkashaw street and has moved into it. ALMA ITEMS. The play, "Ugliest of Seven." given by the young people of the Second M. E. church, was a decided success. The net receipts, $25 04, were applied to the indebtedness of the parsonage and the pastor's salary. We look forward to another evening's entertainment by the young people. Misses Maggie Gardenhire, Florence McClain, Mattie Goodpasture from Topeka attended the "play" and made a flying visit with their relatives and friends. Misses Cora Moore, Mary Gardenhire and Nettie Nicholas are visiting relatives and friends in Pasco. Mrs. Emma Officer has returned to Pavico after a two weeks' visit with Mrs. W. K. McDonald and friends. Born, to Mr. Jerry Cruthers and wife, a son. We can account for the broad smile on Jerry's face. Easter services will be observed at the Second M. E. church by the young people. A pink tea will be given at the Second M. E. church April 4. All are cordially invited to attend. LINCOLN NEWS. Mrs. Julius Miller spent several days in Omaha the past week visiting friends. Rev. E. D. Wilson of Keokuk, Ia., preached a logical sermon at the Baptist church last Sunday evening to a large audience. Dr. T. J. Merryman delivered a temperance address at the Baptist church on last Sunday morning, which was attentively listened to by a quite a number of members. Rev. G. A. Maston of the Newman M. E. church was away last Sunday attending conference and Rev. Hillinger filled his pulpit. The musical given for the benefit of Rev. Maston at K. P. castle by Mrs. Bush and Miss Mabel Haynes was a success. We regret to learn that Rev. John McWilliams and Rev. Vandazee's homes are quarantined on account of smallpox. Mrs. Jennie Washington arrived here from Minneapolis, Minn., to the bedside of a sick brother, Mr. Will McCallister, who died last Friday at the age of 20 years, and was buried privately on Saturday at 10 a.m., as the house had only a few days been quarantined. All the churches are preparing special Easter programs for Sunday. The Baptist church will carry out their program Sunday evening and distribute Easter eggs. Everyone should attend the juvenile concert on Easter Monday night at the K. P. castle. Refreshments will be served and the sewing circle will have a number of aprons on sale. The proceeds go for the benefit of the Baptist church. Mrs. Alice Grant manager. Cards are out for a musical and jubilee to be given at the senate chamber by the Afro-American League on April 7. Mr. William Woods president, Mr. Wm. Johnson secretary. Mr. Sanford Jackson and Mrs. Davenport were called by telegram to Warrensburg, Mo., to the bedside of a sick mother and sister. Mrs. Mollie Hawkins, who had an operation performed on her at the medical college Wednesday, the 12th inst., for tumor, died from the effects of it the following Monday at 3 a. m. and was buried Tuesday afternoon from the A. M. E. church. Deceased had lived a consistent member of the Baptist church for over twenty years, but a year ago or more she became a member of the Methodist church. Rev. M. Wooten delivered a feeling discourse on her Christian integrity and zeal as a leading light in the church during the year she was a member of his church. Rev. E. D. Wilson of the Baptist 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, PROF. Comfortable Lodging Good Board. 819 VERMONT St., LAWRENCE, KAS PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. Ruth A. Farley will take notice that she has been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by Orville H. Farley, and that unless she answers the petition of plaintiff on or before the 26th day of April, A. D., 1902, the same will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing plaintiff from defendant. | REAL | J.T. WARD, P.Its. Attorney. ATTEST - A M. CALLAHAM, Clerk Dist. Court. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. 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All who write to me for such information please enclose stamps for reply. There are only a few claims left. The Second Baptist church has just closed one of the most successful revivals ever held in Garden City. The spirit of the Lord was mighty to save and revive. Pastor R. P. Banks of Great Bend helped us a part of two weeks. We are glad to have such a valuable co-worker in western Kansas. Lord, send more such men in the west. The meeting closed Sunday night with nine converts. Baptizing will be first Sunday in April in Deacon A. Bradford's artificial pond. The white Baptists dedicated their beautiful little edifice to God fourth Sunday. Services very impressive. Dr. E. B. Meredith, Kansas City, Kan., was present. The young people of the Second Baptist church will reorganize the literary Tuesday evening. We expect great things from the young people of Garden City. A.C.L.COALCO. 435 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. 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"THE CHOCTAW" Joe Lacey, Proprictor. He is always at home to his friends. 326 Chootaw Street. 'Thene 167 110-112 S. 4th st. 'Phone 107 Troy Steam Laundry Dunton @ Murphy, Props Prompt Service—Clean White work. ATCHISON, -:- KANSAS Western Baptist College 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. 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. fas ose se eee | es | == | SS So |