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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. The Negroes of Lawton Should Stand Their Ground, and if Necessary, Give the Texas Rebels an Introduction to Will Ranglr's Method Topeka Colored Men Meet and Form Plans for the Betterment of the Race-Active Workers Have the Matter in Charge. Historical Se State House TH VOLUME IV. The Negroes of Topeka Co Meet and Form Plans the Race—Activ the Matter Sunday afterooon at the Industrial Institute occured a very important meeting of the colored men of this city,which ought to bring forth good, material results, not only from the Negroes of this city and State but from the entire Western country as well. The assembly Hall of the Institute was crowded to the door with men eager to drink in the valuable thoughts expressed. The speakers were colored men who have come up by dint of hard work, push and patience, not only against obstacles but in spite of them, and are now successful men of Topeka, in medicine, law, business and teacher's profession. The most careful attention was given each speaker, and considerable enthusiasm and earnestness was maniest. Resolutions were adopted showing the sense of the meeting and a Committee consisting of one member from each ward was appointed to promote the giving of scholarships by colored clubs, lodges, and churches and examine into the fitness of persons receiving same. This committee consists of Messrs D. D. Hope, H I. Monroe, Wm. Reynolds, S. G. Watkins, C. G. Coleman, and Rev. W. H White. The following are extracts of speeches as taken by the Instructor in the business course, Mr. Albert Ross,—Mr. John M. Wright who presided over the meeting said in part, "I consider it an honor to preside over a meeting where colored men are called upon to engage in heart to heart talks concerning the part that they are to play in the progress of this city. We have quite a diversified representation of gentlemen to speak to us this afternoon, ministers, doctors, teachers and business men—men who have been successful in their callings, men who have been tried in the school of experience and whose advice can be fully relied upon." Mr. Clay Odell: "I have been tried for twenty years along the line of grocery business. We should hang on to what we have been doing in the past and make a success of it The grocery business is one of the hardest kind of business but with me it was work of starve. I have made improvements all the time, I have made it pay me well." D. D. Hope: "I have always been a friend to this school. I hope to see it grow second to none. I would like to see more of our young men and girls in this institution. It seems that we have been educating our children through high schools and colleges simply to care for horses and to become servants. We must teach our children to become buiness men by learning trades, and branching off in them. Teach them to work and keep working." Rev. J. M. Brown: "Visiting the nearby cities and making a careful investigation, I find that from a moral intellectual and financial standpoint according to population Topeka stands second to none. The colored people here are indeed a factor in the progress of this city. The ratio is about one to every six or seven white persons. We have a very serious part to play in every movement for the betterment of the city. There are many ways in which we may consider to build up the city as we are related to it, but the most effective and most productive are along industrial, intellectual and moral lines—that is, we must make the Negro industrious, intelligent and moral, a Christian workman, skilled in the trades and professions, nothing short of a USEFUL man. In Topeka with one sixth the population, with far less number of colored people, we have more business houses and more business men that are representing the race in business and industrial pursuits than has Kansas City, Mo. The colored people of this city cannot expect to stand neutral. The better we are the better we can expect of the city. There are three things we need: We must be a courageous and united people. We must pay our debts. We must have that sympathy and race pride to respect and push along one another in business. John Hancock in a speech supporting the Declaration of Independence once said. 'Boys, whatever comes we must hang together.' To this Benjamin Franklin wittily replied, 'Yes, boys, for if we don't hang together, we will hang separately.' You will find people in this town who are trying to drive us out, and unless we do our part we will notice it will come up in more than one form. Unless the colored people in this town will hang together, from the aspect of the situation in Oklahoma this last week, they yet may have to hang separately. If colored men can't get $3 per day, make $2 per day, if you can't make $2 per day, make $1 per day. We must have more of our men go to the country and make homes and business there.' Prof James Page: "I believe that there never was a time in the history of the world when brains and energy, moral and intellectual force, did not count for something, no matter whether the person wore a black skin or a white skin. Work in some office, clerical work, perhaps higher. If you cannot secure that make the most of what opportunities in life you have. Exercise your energy and will power, mental and moral influence for building up the city. We should continue in the work in which we are employed and put brains and will power into our efforts and we will be amply rewarded. We have to prove ourselves honest, intelligent, useful and progressive. Have to be real men and women." Prof. Wade: "I shall discuss the matter under the following heads: Our relation as Fathers; our relation as Citizens; our relation as Negroes. Our relation as fathers should be that of the one who looks at the well being of all, and the effect of any act of his, or of his family, will have on the rights of any person composing this social fabric. As citizens, we have the same care as any other persons who are a part of this federation. What is the immediate concern of the city is an immediate concern of ours. Our relation as Negroes is that of those more sinned against than sinning. I am inclined to believe that those who charge us with tardy progress are either unmindful of the successive steps in the civilization and progress of any race of people, or have sinister motives for their attacks. As individuals composing this great social compact, we should show that we have the strength necessary to enter into its formation. But how may we improve this condition? There is every reason to believe that the father is more responsible for the existing condition of affairs, in his immediate household, than his wife. One of the best ways is to be a man. To allow nothing to take place in this city, that is purely for its improvement, without being a party to it. It should not be said by those who pass certain parts of this city, 'This is a colored settlement,' on account of the noise they make. Those who, by dint of circumstances or perseverance, have become self-supporting, should seek to help those who have become less so. As Negroes, we owe it to ourselves to bring about a reformation in social affairs. Lastly, our lives should be so full of good deeds that, in the words of an orator, 'He is not so much a black man, but a MAN though black.'" Attorney Thomas.—"I am proud to say that during the last fifteen years I have been interested here I have watched carefully and have been deeply interested in the progress of the city. I have noticed that the progress made in the advancement of our race has been equal to that made in the other races. It was nothing like this way 15 years ago, not only in the way of behavior but in the industrial lines of business made in this community. Merchants, here, business men, doctors, men of different professions go along hand in hand with their brothers. It proves that they are shortening the distance between them. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 11 1902. This Institute was not here a few years ago. Progress has been made during this time, and this school is equal to any of its kind in this part of the country. We must learn to practicalize. Think along lines of practical demonstrations. Seek the thing you know best, grow higher in that, perhaps if it is not at what you are adopted to follow, stick to what you have. I believe that teachers and the businessmen of Topeka, should all give scholarships here. I am willing to give a scholarship here in order to encourage boys and girls to come here." Prof. Clinkscale: "I fully sympathize with what has been said and hope to see practical demonstrations. Village improvement—a sentiment that will improve the homes and home surroundings—should be in some way identified with this good movement. We often see our white brother with a grape vine and seed in his hands going home to improve, but when have you seen any colored brother or sister taking home such things. I find that our churches do not support the necessary organizations on the Temperance question. What organizations are you supporting that are to promote Temperance among our race? Do not let us resolve so much but let us get right down and do something. It will not look so pretty in print, but it will count for more." Mr. G. C. Coleman: "I am a sort of contrary man. I like to be always opposite to other people. Why don't some of these strong Temperance people come down and help us weak Temperance people out. Why do they leave the work for us weak temperance people to do? I Telegram gang of Texas ruff It is gratifying to the PLAINDEALER urge the Texas rebels to of all lovers of lib South Carolina mo Here's with you. A spe are dead, two more work of a Negro, Randle was burned few more such Neg will doubtless stop ```markdown ``` Telegraph reports tell the story of the dastardly efforts of a gang of Texas ruffians and cut-throats to drive the Negroes out of Lawton. It is gratifying to note the attitude of the Governor of Oklahoma. The PLAINDEALER urges the Negroes of Lawton to stand firm. Don't allow the Texas rebels to drive you out. Gov. Ferguson spoke the sentiments of all lovers of liberty and justice when he said: "While I am governor, South Carolina methods shall not prevail in this Territory." Here's the way for Negroes in the South to die—take some with you. A special from Tuscumbia, Ala., April 7, says: "Five men are dead, two mortally wounded and two seriously hurt as a result of the work of a Negro, Will Rangle, with a rifle yesterday while resisting arrest. Randle was burned to death in his own house after being fatally shot." A few more such Negroes who will sell out at such dear prices when attacked will doubtless stop Southern lynchings. think that is the trouble with us now. The very people who are successful, who by virtue of their great intelligence, talents and ability ought to reach down and help their less fortunate brother, are the very ones who pull off to one side, and leave the practical work for us weaker ones to do. The better class of colored people must line up with, and use their talents and abilities in laboring to uplift their less fortunate brethren." The following are the resolutions adopted at the meeting: Whereas, A Negro Men's meeting assembled at the Industrial Institute to consider, "The relation of the Negro to the progress of Topeka, and how he may improve it;" Whereas, We recognize the marked development of this city, along industrial, educational, moral and commercial lines as the legitimate results of the unselfish efforts of all citizens; And further, although hampered in many ways, we rejoice in the knowledge that the people of our race have played no small part in the bringing about these results—that they enter into every department of our city's activities and are important factors in the city's progress. Whereas, Realizing that the part which we have played has been largely due to individual initiative and private enterprise, and further understanding that the great commercial enterprises of our time demand that, in order for us to be a positive force, it is necessary to secure by some means a combination of efforts for the promotion of the race's good in order that this result may be brought about, therefore, Be it Resolved; That we in this meeting do most earnestly desire to impress upon our people the importance and immediate necessity --- ot being allied with the very best elements at work for the good of our city, to the end that by the unification of our efforts we shall be enabled to render ourselves and our people a positive force in the business life of this city. Be it further Resolved: That the best life of a people can only be conserved through the agency of pure home life, from whence come high ideals of manhood and womanhood—that behind all development lie these two things, manhood and womanhood. Be it further Resolved: That in our several walks in life, each will endeavor to impress upon our young men and women the great importance of industrial training—for purity of life depends upon ability to earn an honest livelihood. In these ways the Negroes of Topeka may become more important factors in the progress of our city. Committee.—Rev. J. M. Brown, N. Sawyer, J. Hume Childers. The colored men will not allow the meeting to end in the resolutions adopted but a similar meeting will be held, Sunday afternoon, April 20th. In the meantime the following committee, J. M. Wright, H. Clay Odell, J. Hume Childers, will devise plans for reaching the unreached Negro and making the race a more potent factor in the progress of our city. Mrs. Vernella announced that the Otterne club had purchased a scholarship for some worthy Topeka boy or girl, for the next school year. the popular candidate, Hon. Insley L. Dayhoff, is still prominent in Eph reports tell the story of the dassians and cut-throats to drive the Negroes note the attitude of the Governor of the Negroes of Lawton to stand for drive you out. Gov. Ferguson sparederty and justice when he said: "While methods shall not prevail in this Territory the way for Negroes in the South to special from Tuscumbia, Ala., April 7, really wounded and two seriously hurt Will Rangle, with a rifle yesterday whil to death in his own house after being Negroes who will sell out at such dear price Southern lynchings. the race for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction. The rumor that he had withdrawn was absurd and without foundation. ROOSEVELT'S SOUTHERN Policy-Offices in Mississippi Going to Democrats-Only Two Colored Men Appointed and are Democrats President Roosevelt's Southern policy has attracted wide attention from the fact that he has been ousting old line Republicans and putting in their places men of the Democratic party. The head of patronage in the state, according to Lincoln, the Transcript's Washington correspondent, is Wilson, a Gold Democrat, formerly private secretary to the late Senator Lamar By calling a journalist, he now represents the New Orleans Paycune at Jackson, Miss., his field covering the entire state. He has made a specialty of the uplifting of the South. Some of the appointments made at Mr. Wilson's instance speak for themselves of the sort of work he is doing. R. C. Lee, who has been made United States district attorney, is a white Democrat. He held the same office under President Cleveland's second administration. He was a state senator when Mr. Roosevelt appointed him, and though not 40 years of age, has had an extensive experience in both houses of the legislature. Isaiah T.Montgomery a very black Negro Republican who was once a slave of Jefferson Davis, has been made receiver of public moneys at Jackson. He is a natural leader of men and an organizer and executive of uncommon ability. One of the A Correction. most notable achievements of his was the colonization of an agricultural community of his own race on a tract of rich land in the Delta. He has made his colony a great success, and the people are not only excellent law-abiding citizens, but are making money. Mr. Montgomery attracted attention through the country in the convention for revising the state constitution by supporting an educational qualification for the ballot though he knew it would exclude nearly 125,000 Negroes, T. V. McAlister, a light-colored Negro Republican, has been made collector of the port of Vicksburg. He is one of the best known colored men in Mississippi, has shown himself thoroughly competent for his post and is very popular, enjoying the good will of the people of both races. William F. Swan, a white Republican, has been made collector of the port of Biloxi. He is not identified with politics, and never held office before, but he is a capable and accomplished citizen with large business connections, whose public service is his patriotic contribution toward promoting the new era in the state. W. E. Collins, register of the land office, is a native Mississippi, and eminently respectable citizen and a Republican. R. O. Edwards, postmaster at Jackson; Michael J. Mulvihill, postmaster, at Vicksburg; O. D. Henderson, postmaster at Biloxi and W. D. Woods, postmaster at Columbus, are all Republicans but natives of Mississippi and endorsed by bankers, merchants and other business hardly efforts of a goes out of Lawton, Oklahoma. THE arm. Don't allow the sentiments me I am governor, mary." to die—take some says: "Five men as a result of the tie resisting arrest, g fatally shot." A services when attacked men regardless of party. Miss Nannie Neilson, postmaster of Greenville, is regarded as one of the most accomplished women in the state, with a fine business record. Miss Sallie Millsaps, postmaster at the Hazelhurst, is a daughter of the late Judge Millsaps, a leading Republican. She is also a cousin of R. W. Millsaps, one of the most successful business men in Mississippi and a philanthropist who endowed Mills College, a Methodist institution of high standing. These are fair samples of the sort of material with which the local federal offices have been filled by President Roosevelt in response to Mr. Wilson's suggestions. The rule followed in choosing them has been that the government of the United States deserved none but the best qualified servants. Where the choice was open between several candidates of different politics, the preference was given to Republicans; the second choice has fallen to the Gold Democrats; but where these were lacking, there has been no slackening of the general policy, and a Bryan Democrat or a populist has been taken. In every case the appointee has been a person with a first-rate standing among his neighbors. Naturally, in a state people of Mississippi is, 80 per cent of the postmasters appointed have been white Democrats, especially in the small places where the post office belongs to the fourth class. Often ex-confederate soldiers have been chosen. One notable instance is that of S. B. Thomas, postmaster at Terry. Mr. Thomas was colonel of the Twelfth Mississippi Regiment during the civil war, and a famous fighter. A Virginia Plea for a Just Suffrage Law—The Outlook Ably Discusses the Question of Southern Injustice to the Negro. The Virginia Constitutional Convention has just finished discussing the suffrage question. An influential minority demanded that the new qualification for the suffrage should follow the line of good citizenship rather than the line of color. Dr. Richard McIlwaine, the president of Hampden-Sidney college, put the argument of this minority very strongly in an address which he delivered before a conferene of the Democratic members of the Convention, and which has since been republished in pamphlet form. He expressed at the outset his belief in the superiority of the white race and the inferiority of the Negro race; but he declared that "it is not the Negro vote" which is chiefly responsible for the present corruption in Virginia politics, "but it is the deprived and incompetent men of our own race." To bring this home to his audience Dr McIlwaine presented a comparison of the social and criminal statistics of two Congressional districts in Virginia—the Ninth and the Fourth—the former a typical white district and the latter a typical Negro district. The contrast be tween the two may be put in the following parallel columns; White district. Black district. 9 whites to 1 Negro 5 white. 6 Negro. 4 literate voters to 2.7 literate voters 1 illiterate. to 1 illiterate, 1 felony in 1900 to 1 felony for every every 105 voters. 268 voters. 1 person sent peni- 1 person sent pen- tentiary for every itentian for every 489 voters. 912 voters. 74 cents per voter 42 cents per voter In other words, while the white district makes much the better showing as regards schooling, it makes much the worse showing as regards crime. The object of the Convention, Dr. McIlvaine contended, was to elevate the electorate; and if this was to be done, a line should be drawn which would eliminate the worst elements, both black and white. Such a line ought to be drawn, he said, even if the federal constitution did not require it, and such a line must be drawn if the supreme law of the land was to be obeyed. In order that it might be drawn, Dr. McIlvaine made the following recommendation: "Let those citizens of Virginia not debarred by other sections of the Constitution, who are assessed with a poll tax of $1.50 and a state tax on property of at least $50, be registered and remain on the registration list permanently. Before they are allowed to vote, require a certificate to be presented to the officers of election, showing that these taxes have been paid six months before election. After January 1, 1904, require every applicant for registration, in addition to the above requisites, to present his application in writing, done with his own hand, in the presence of the registrar. Make no exceptions except of soldiers resient in Virginia who have actually served in time of war." Dr. McIlwaine admitted that a suffrage law thus drawn would deprive a few worthy citizens of the franchise, "but no citizen," he urged with force, "has a right to complain of such abridgment when it is essential to the body politic." The number of public spirited white voters in Virginia unable to pay direct taxes on $150 of property is probably less than the number of citizens disfranchised every year by the registration laws of New York. Those who object most to property qualifications on the ground that they lessen the influence of the poor upon the counsels of the government will readily admit that Dr. McIlwain's property qualifications would exclude relatively few poor voters, except of the shiftless and venal class which everywhere votes as the boss and muneried power back of him demands. It is probable that a majority of the convention would have accepted substantially Dr McIlwaine's proposal had not the Democratic State platform seemed to pledge them not to disfranchise any white voters except for crime. The NUMBER 15. provision finally adopted guards the suffrage after 1904 substantially as Dr. McIlwaine proposed, but prior to that allows a distinction between whites and blacks by authorizing white registration officers to put on the roll untaxed illiterates who "understand" the constitution when it is read to them. The way in which this "understanding" clause is likely to be interpreted in Virginia is clearly revealed by the way in which Alabama's "character" clause is now being interpreted in that commonwealth. The Alabama boards of registrars have recently begun the work of making up the list of "life" voters—voters whose names shall remain upon the rolls whether or not they would otherwise be debarred from voting by the suffrage qualifications to go into effect in 1903. The following paragraphs from the Montgomery "Advertiser" illustrate the manner in which the boards are proceeding; Birmingham, March 10.—The registrars in the city beats completed their first term today. As it was reported that Negroes would be given an opportunity of registering to-day, a large number of colored men presented themselves, and the majority of them were turned down. The Negroes were disqualified on one thing or another, the good character ciace proving a stumbling-block. The total number of Negroes registered during the three weeks' sitting of the board will be under one hundred. The total registration for the city is fairly good. Aniston, March 11.—The work of registering the life voters of Calhoun county was begun yesterday morning. Hon. John B. Knox, president of the late constitutional convention, was the first on the registration books. Up to the time of closing yesterday 130 persons had registered, all white. Eight Negroes applied to the board, but were not given certificates. Their names were taken and will be submitted to a committee of reputable citizens, who will report as to their characters. This course will be adhered to by the registration board with regard to colored voters. Huntsville, March 21.—The Madison county board of registrars has reported that two Negroes, the first in the county, were registered Wednesday at Toney. Alexander Brooks, a colored soldier who fought in the civil war, presented his honorable discharge, and, in accordance with the constitution, he and his son, Thomas Brooks, were entitled to vote for life. Selma, March 21.—The registrars for Dallas county completed the first three weeks of their work in Selma tomorrow, and will then go from here to Valley Creek beat, which adjoins the city and is the largest beat in Dallas county, outside of the city precinct. Up to last night about five hundred and fifty of the citizens of Selma had registered, seventeen of whom only are Negroes. Another despatch from Selma says: "The people here believe that the new constitution was adopted to get rid of the Negro vote, and they are insisting that the letter and the spirit of eliminating the blacks from participating in governing this country in the future be strictly adhered to." Apparently, the fact that the spirit and the letter of the Constitution of the United States forbid the disfranchisement of citizens because of race or color is a matter of no concern. The discrimination against the Negro race, manifest in the framing of the new Alabama constitution, is made more glaring by the manner in which the constitution is being carried into effect. No journal is more anxious than the Outlook to get rid of race and sectional issues in our politics, but, as believers in obedience to the laws of the land and the principles of equal rights, we are bound to protest against the injustice of these measures. Indeed, we protest because we hate race and sectional issues—for sectional issues depend for their very life upon race issues, and race issues are kept alive by laws expressive of race scorn and ministering to race bitterness. The people at the North who are most anxious to bury these issues are most concerned that the South shall show its loyalty to the Federal Constitution, and make its suffrage qualifications follow the lines of good citizenship instead of the line of color. », oat Zopeha Plainecler. | _ Tard a Tope, Shaves county Kis S007 Friday morning by the Plandeal Pubistiog Cou 116° eee NN CK CHILES . Bewoss MANAGER JB CHILDERS Eprrox Ee SCENTS eyerbymadecercnes «cece SER ge pleco ted ne ————————eore arered at the postotice at Torcks as second clas feane i FRIDAY, APR. 11, 1902. —— waa 1s TAR WONT? It was surprising to read in the daily papers last week, 2 long tirade against Mary Wade, 2 notorious Negro character, cand not one word against the poor, (?)-defensoless white man who fell a victim to the blandish- ments of this Etheopian circe. Yt is not the the purpose of this paper to defend this class of Negroes. Nothing contributes to the degredation of our people so much as the notorious Negro mymphs de pavi who infest the large cities. It is no more than right that the notorious white men, who desend to associate and cohabit with a class of Negro women who ate ostracised by respectable Negroes, should re- ceive scant sympathy from re- spectable white journals. It 1s a fact well known to every police officer in Topeks. and many citizens, that this class of Negre women do not approach white men, but are followed up alley: and down back streets by the male members of the so-callec superior race. It is the mer who should be desciplined anc not the ignorant, besotted, half. witted wretches who yield t the persuasive blandishment o the white race. We believe, i the dailo papers of Topeka woul: make a crusade against tha’ protection of these white mer who presume to associate wit! Negro women of the stamp o Mary Wade, there would be fewer cases coming up before th police judge. It is a passing strange that the white peopl must demand and maintair seperate schools, churches, etc.. in order that contact with th Negro will be limited, yet they seek to associatate with Negré prostitutes and thieves. A whit man who canfeses to such ai act should be confined in on of the state institutions for feebl minded. Down in Linn county some new postmasters have been ap- pointed, and among them is our highly esteemed friend, Bruce Dennis, editor of The La Cygne Journal. No better selection could have been made. Mr. Dennis is one of the brightest newspaper men in that section of the state and a thorough gentleman in every respect. In placing such young men as Mr. Dennis into positions of trust, the cause of Republicanism grow: stronger. He does not measure a man by the color of his skit but by true character and mora! worth. We wish him a lon; and prosperous future. ‘The Omaha Progress has been running an ad. all winter under the caption of ‘‘Our Mid-summer Offer.”’ Perhaps the Nebraskans are basking in the sunshine of mid-summer while in Kansas overcoats are strongly in evi- dence to keep out the chilly winds of mid-winter. * What are we doing to benefit the town in which we live? The Negrois greatly hampered in making handsome homes with wide lawns and elegant aed ings because the white man’s prejudice keeps him from @b- taining decent positions, where renumerations is fair. Just give the Negro a chance. The world demands of the Ne- gto the same standard of excel- lence and conduct that it does of the white race, yet denies him the same privilege of earning a livelihood. Give the Negro 2 man’s chance in the tace of life. BEGINNING A WORK. “The relation of the Negro to the progress of Topeka and how he may improve it,'* was the question discussed by a large gathering of Negroes atthe In- dustrial Institute last Sunday afternoon. This meeting coming so close upon the heels of the recent conference of the Topeka women, indicates the presence of a strong desire to do something that will influence public senti- ment towards the race. The appointment of a special committee for the purpose of presenting some definite plan for the work of improving the con- ee of the Negro in Topeka, and how he may be able to aid land assist in the city’s ,improve- ment is a step in the righ direction. While the previou: ne have been productive of great gocd, there has been < tack of definite purpose in th discussions. There is a grea! [ros to be done by the Negroe: in Topeka—mnch that will re |douna not only to the genera ‘improvement of the city, but t | the good of therace. 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Ek Bea gal eee pes | i) NSS ene aa a {ot Nepseee eae ¢ eS Vx eee — > ce i em, M Now, if we are able to prove to you that our goods are as _ - SSggay good and our time prices no higher than cash prices on Kansas ‘~ Avenue, then you ought to be on our side. se You know how we do. ‘We live as we go, and our money all goes for our current living expenses Now if } we save a little out each month or week and put it inte something substantial which will be a comfort to us and beautify the home, we are just that MUch ahead; for we will live just the same, and the small amount we save out will never be | missed—and all this time we are enjoying the use of the new furniture. . . J. R. McKeever House Furnishing Co. OFFICE BLOCK 118 EAST FIFTH STREET. zssd Send your sons and daughters to the t ; , WESTERN: UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS A great school for our youth. Nowa part of our State’s Interess—eroe train their children for the work of life and its duties. DEPARTMENTS! ‘TueorocicaL Depanimtnr to prepare forthe ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands in our pul- pits today. Norma DepakiMEN], preparing or the work of teaching in the public schools and giving a higher training to those desiring the same. PREPARATORY DePARIBIENS, fitting students fur | the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in child- hood, : Musrca Deparinent, for furnishing an oppor- ) tunity for proficiency in that finest of fine arts— music. State Inpusixsat. DEPARTMENT. It is the in- | tention of this department to give our youth train- ing, fitting them for the work of life in the indus ’ trial world. We are opinioned that in this day ef , competition and labor unions and stern demands ’ nothing will so aid the Negro as to prepare his } child to compete with any in the world of skilled » labor. With such training no man need fear for ' the future of his children or the future of his race. : Courses, Architectural or Mechanical drawing : and Carpentry. Printing. both job and journey- ; man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course ’ and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. ; Facutty—The faculty is composed of graduates + from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and ; Hampton: the best schools of the country. main- > tained by our people, Following is the faculty. - Rev William Tecumsch Vernon, 3 SD, Am. Prev. "Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Char'es $ . i ANO N ‘ TO ; / eee 2 EVERY PERSOK “ f LET 3 Fmentioning this magazine we will send “% can UL Seat Pexyoniston odclsct planceand oreane ia sisi tara E Rago Gs i >a Ap usitncauonian ‘reproduction of ous. If you tavend vi NI AN NF posing now or inthe near future we will gladly send this Vat By cosvrsedstvo you. Tucooministareabave boca produced " ie WY crags cose tiny oacgtns ne ect oceentes| ‘ rae er y BP) mares ttstacior scscuon ta pisnocrorgas at to et Oe ii se or hone win er , a fl we WiLL SEND OUR NEWSOUVENIR CATALOGU : Re Or 5 alt American rpunsndplonco Ii oa werk of art | oY you will appreciate and ft is yours for the asking | i ‘Ut fully explains our unique Cornish Plan of selling on} oP OWE YEAR'S FREE TRIAL, fe : SEMMURIOEE ois mettot tas commeadat toll to Over | ere RM Sais Ss patra a VI nN i tam CORNISH CO.49 | an Re WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY. ESTABLISHED, . - Mi 50 FEARS. ‘ | ee a ONLY 2-2 DAYS FROM KANSAS CITY —TO— California —VIA THE— Great ~ ye Ei Paso Short Line Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND sTHUKSDAYS THE LOW -ALTITUDE ROUTE Also,Personally conducted tourist Excurajons 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. Tuosrson, A. G. P. A, Topeka, Kas. | Joun Sepastian, G. P. A.,Chicago. Mi ili. Missouri i tee cia ® ae ft cae Route We THE GREAT eee SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on thisline in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached @NLY by this INE === LC. TOWNSEND, G.P.&T.A., Lowrs, w0- »» 3, Agent. TOFEKA, Kas : Mrs.§Anna Johnson 106 E Street West Is prepared to give first-class room accommodations to the travel- ing public. Clean beds a specialty. When in Hutchinson stop there. LM. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. Ee ie eae a » re a ad , bt oeeed > 632-36 Quincy Streer. Che Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON. Prop. Pa Seep ae LE Curly Hair Made Straight By: (2eS5e ce aes. FoR a | es BS fe q —— == Ff AHA Ae a ‘FARES RON LIFE: % [BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMEST ORIGINAL 3 OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted) ‘This wonderfol baie pomade 1s tbe only safe prepetaiton a tba worlg thas paxeo Ht ot PrePereicciealgot es ehown above. Ie moar Shed the scalp’aad: prevents io balr feos falling oucor Urening of cures dendreg sud selves cho hale grow long aed wiky. Bolaover ory rarsund feed by teostanda Warrant A ranless Testimonials free op reauest it rea tee ee eT attr aetare of imseae Qisne Gon itor Driginal Oxantzed Ox O Seatrow urthe reautae never falls wo Keep iBeieievusigee, Softaeg peastifal A uct actrees inact gat G tnfwendertal pomide ts than by is wee Tou cee craighiea our pia bairas tome, Grits ‘Sitsenperton ana festa Ganiues isa f iaac and inose economical Iris pet possible fotanypody eg sraduce a preparaiion canal Aer PuPahctione wise every bottle. Owly 88 Coney Sold by dtugetets aedldenjerwor tend So's cours for oue butule or 81,40 forthree Betty tS Pace money sraer- erie Four p bate and adirecs piainiy io 7 OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., Jx6 Wabash Avenue, Chicage, ‘Hifsot Zyxanxxcsxscamasnak 3 | Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor m Mechanteal | drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, in- - structor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of \Wil- | berforce, instructor in business course and steno- | graphy; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher 0» 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. Orrortunities—These teachers and officers constantly labor fer 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 0 poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deservie g are giver credit fer the same. Exrenses—Board per month, $5.50; tuitiun per month, $1: room rent, $1; incidental fee on en- trance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encourged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling fer an education. School opened Sept. 9, rgor. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W.TT. Vernon. Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for infurma- tion or catalogue to WILLIAM T. VERNON QUINDARO, KAS A Good Route te Try ; pa ; [aig gL : ¥ Y {i waverses a territory rich in unaeveloped resources; a territory containing unlimited possibilities for agricalturs, horticulture, stock rais- ing, minisg and manufacturing. And : last, but not least, it is The Scenic Route | Yor Tourists. The Frisco System now offers the traveling public excellent service and ; fast time— | Between St. Louis and Kansas d City and points in Missouri, Kans:s, j Arkansas, Oklahoria, Indian Te ri- 1 tory, Texas and the Southwest. ; Between Kansas City and po nts ta Tenaessee, Alabama, Mississij pi, Georgia, Florida and the Southe ist. { Between Birmingham and Mcm- j Phis and points in Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Texas and the West and Southwest. Full information as to rout? < nt rates cheerfully furnished upon ap 11 cation to any representative of th Company, or to Passenger Traffic Departmew Commercial Ballding, Satat Louis. 2Payr a :* sggaNi. foal j Fo ee {Re BAR t yy ic * b Sta oa 4 rhe iY . 2 |) ee ree? ] BO TWGHTEN: ent | o 7 Tog 1 ADPY HAIR Foose “Renmeersg + - Le es aus. MO 2 E soem ee i Being rag ee eenot sm mae [78] +88 to awaightes the te 4 fl cczze + 10 grew long and waaulitul, c t mec aa vd ret sarge males TY which wall prove fis valug if you wil pla! Soar guca taf tetra ex posal jee CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL BT.LO 1%, ee belies me OU ek Se — er { ABOUT YOU OB YOUR FRIERD NOTICE. All matter for this department must reach this office not later than Tues- day 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. Lawrence Js as dark and muddy as ever. Mr. George Bryant is home visiting relatives and friends. Biss Eva Miner left for her home in Lawrence Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs, Moses Barber are the proud parents of 2 bouncing boy. Mrs. Chas, Talbert returned Sunday after a week's visit In Atchison. Mrs. J. L. Leonard is tndisposed at her home, 1827 Van Buren street. Sam Jones Smoker, Is the place to; apend an hour pleasantty. Miss Henrietta Jackson of Kansas City is visiting relatives in the city. Mrs, Wm. Garrett returned to her home in Kansas City Friday last. | Miss Willa Smith left Tuesday for western Kansas and Colorado in inter- est of the Plaindealer. Cards are out announcing the wood- en anniversary of Mr. and Mrs, B. F. Hawkins of Lawrence. Mr. Marcus Freeman. our old well known cook, 1s up from Kansas City on business. Mr. Wm, Hall returned home Friday Yast from Chicago. He Is suffering from an attack of rheumatism. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 West Eighth street. Mesdames M. Smith and A. Falls and son of Chicago are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grandpre. Mr. Grandpre retnrned from New Or- Jeans. after a few days’ visit. He says the south is too hard for him. The Ladies’ Sewing Circle of St John’s A. M. T. church met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. N. Chiles. Mrs. Toblas Hughes will move to ‘Kansas City, where she will make her home. Mr. Prank Glenn, the sweet tenor singer. will stng at the Industrial In- stitute the 16th Inst. Don’t miss hear- Ing him. Samuel Jones of Leavenworth spent Wednesday in the city. Mr. Frank Thomas, on the corner of Tenth and Clay street. is very il. Charlty work from the people ts need- ed. Mr, and Mrs, Nathaniel Sawyers are the happy parents of a fine bouncing baby boy. Nat is covercd all over with smiles. Cigars for the boy. Mrs. Mattle Balwin of Kansas City, who has been In the city the guest of Mrs, Tobias Hughes for the last two weeks, returned home Sunday. Mrs. J. D Haley and daughter of Indian Territory visited in Thompson- ville and Perry last week. the guests of Mesdames Capes, Williams and Asher. | Sive the Sam Jones cicars a trial. Mr. Abert Martin, porter on the| Rock Istand while boariling a Missouri Pacific train last Wednesday, had both lers cut off. He is in the Stormont hospital, doing well. ‘The Orphans Home organization will meet Nonday. 14th, at 5 o'clock, at the Christian church, corner Twelfth and West streets. It Is urgently desired to have a full attendance of members present. Sam Jones clgars are the best In town. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Page. Miss Mary Jamison and Messrs. John 1. Harrison, Fred Rounatree and E. Ridley, attend- ed the Northeastern Teachers Asso- clation, which met {n Valley Falls Fri- day last. The many friends of Messrs. Andrew ‘Williams and Robert Belle, formerly of this city, will be pleased to hear of thelr merited success in Nashville, Tean., where they have opened an art studio. ‘Messrs. Cari and Arthur Spears, Fred Stonestreet, Will McConnell, Eugene Mason, Jamea Bailey and Clarence Langston were in Lawrence Tuesday night. ‘Tho Ladtes’ Colored Orphans Home Association will meet next Monday night st 7:30 at Second Christian church, Twelfth and West streets. All members and friends are kindly tn- ‘yited to attend. The Excelsior Art Club met with ‘Mrs. Ed Walker. One hour was de- voted to study work, after which Junch was served, and then adjourned to meet with Mrs, Florence Williams on the 10th. Mr, Eddie Pell of New York is in the city, the guest of Prof. H. G. Brown. So far Mr. Peil is favorably Impressed with our city and will no doubt make it his future home. We welcome him among ts . H. G. Brown’s Orchestra ISIC furaubed for al i. UG. 3 Scnuone HG BROWN! rionetist and Violinist Brown's irre moses Imperial with Washbura's Minstrel Sie sete Bron Coca Orchestra Sot Lessons gvea on Seinged and Brass Instruments, Terms reascoable. Special low rates given™ to Ladies Clubs and Church Entertainments, Ad- dress all communications to H. G. DROWN, 1212 West Eighth Street, Topeka, The Ladies Shamrock Club met with Mrs. Annfe Tyler. Club devoted one hour at work. A dainty lunch was served. Adjourned to meet Tuesday, April 15, with Mrs. J. M. Brown, 1330 Van Buren street. ‘The S. I. & J. Club met with Miss Nancy Deen Friday afternoon. One hour was devoted to work, after which lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Miss Dora Wilson April TS8th_ ‘The Arden Club met last Thursday evening with Prof. and Mrs. C. F. Clinkscale. ‘The prozram consisted of the reading of scene III, act T of Rich- ard TI; a paper, Margaret and Eliza- eth contrasted, by Mrs, 8. G. Watkins, and music by Georgia Watkins. The club will meet this week with Miss Tlester Hankins. A few weeks ago the Standard Club had a called meeting and invited the Western Star Club to make prepara- tions for an [aster party. The Star objected at first, but at last were persuaded to join hands with the Standard and do their part, Each meniher was taxed 45 cents. When the time came the Standard backed out, The Stars say they couldn't raise 43 cents, so they pulled out, The Star wishes to apologize to Owls. being ig- norant of the fact that the Standard was running in opposition to the Owls until it was too late. §. B. DOUGLAS, President. Il. C. DOUGLAS, Secretary. T. CHURCH. Our Easter exercises were of unus- ual interest. ‘The Miterary department of the Ep- worth League rendered an excellent program Tuesday evening, April 1. Prof. Sawyers delivered a very timely lecture to the society. ‘Tuesday evening, April 15, the exer- cises will Include a debate between Messrs, Hichs and Scott, with their re- spective coadjutators. Subject, “Re- solved, That the Press Has Done More For the Spread of Civilization Than the Pulpit.” ‘The following were elected Sunday by the Sunday school delegates to the Sunday school convention, which con- yenes in Emporia this summer: Mes- dames §. A.Owens and Prescilla Eagle- bist Misses Samella Lacy and Elste rr, ‘Mrs. Pillows royally entertained the Sewing Circle last Friday. This Fri- day afternoon the circle will meet with Mra. S. E, Jones on Buchanan street, between King and Twelfth streets. ‘The pastor, Rev. Brown, ts preparing to attend bis general conference, which convenes in Nashville May /. Return- fog he will visit Mis mother and old ‘Kentucky home at London, Ky. ‘Please come to our grand rally Sun- day. Rev. I. S. Wilson will preach at : P. a, ‘NOTICE In the District Court in and for Shawnee County, Kansas. John Spalding, plft,, vs. Sallie Spald- ing, weft. No. 21609. The sald defendant, Sallie Spalding, a resident of the state of Missourl, is hereby notified and required to take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff, in the Shawnee county dis- trict, in an action for divorce; and that'she must answer the petition filed in eald court In sald cause of action on or before the 26th day of May, 1902, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly to the prayer of sald petition. A. M. THOMAS, ‘Attorney for Pitt. Attest: A. M. CALLAHAM, (Seal) Clerk District Court. =—CUESS WHO-& Is the young photographer that takes pictures for love's sake? Is so jeatous that she doesn’t even Uke for the other girls to smile at him? Answers by the name of Mr. and Mrs. Touisant? ‘The family is growing very popular. Has almost decided to give up the school room for the painter's scaffold? Judging from some of his recent work he would make quite a success, Is spoken of as that “curious little fellow?” Ig the young lady that fights the battle of all her associates? By tongue only, Has bought his girl $2.75 worth cf, candy in the last three weeks? He: certainly has a large heart, Is the chief of “Heroes?” Is the young undertaker that wor- rled the Topeka boy's patlence with Lis simple question about a certain young lady of this clty? Is the young man that refused to take a lady to supper? They don't speak as they pass by. Ig known as “Hogan's young goat?” Butting fn, ‘Wants to be a leading lady and play a dead swell part? We wish her success. The two young sports were from Lawrence who were very much disap- pointed the night of the dance. ‘The young man of Lawrence 1s who has changed his mind about his hav- {ng the sweetest gir) {n Topeka? The certain young man of South To- peka is who makes such frequent calis In the west part of town, that the street car men all know him, and it ts never necessary for him to call for a ‘Washburn college transfer? ‘Wanted to take another young lady to the ball because his best girl was a chureh member, ‘Wishes he had remained in Kansas City since she has not returned. Purposely missed his train to To- peka the other night? Is the latest sensation in Lawrence? The la stuilent is who knows every- beds, has been everywhere, filled enongh positions to occupy at Teast 7% years and who says he is 23 years old at present? The Lawrence tanner finds so at tractive on East Lake avenue? ‘Went from Lawrence to Topeka las Friday evening, then got ditched for '|the ball Monday evening. || _ Expects the Mandolin Club to live or ‘|“not air” and play for “thank you?" JEALOUSY. ‘We learn that some of the Lawrence boys have sworn vengeance against the Topeka boys. so much as to make Preparations to hire every buggy in town Faster. should any one fron Topeka come down, We wish to in- form those young “children’ that we have no desire for buggies. hecause we are not used to them. We have cars in our city, consequently a walk of ten minutes, the required amount of time which it takes to walk Lawrenee over would not effect us. SONS OF REST IN LAWRENCE. Last Tues#ay evening the “Sons” made a fying trip to Lawrence for no cause whatever. but to their surprise were met at the train by members of the “T. P. P." and the “Heroes” clubs. They were escorted to the club house. where they were royally entertained until train time. Messrs. Will Thurs- ton, Bud Hawkins and Mr. Jackson, the chief of the “Heroes” officiated. ‘The Topeka boys had to give the Law- rence boys “theirs.” They still bear the reputation of being tne swellest en- tertalners west of Kansas City. ee DROP IN. BEST GOODS : ; ’ | Sam Jones SMOKER ; 116 E. SEVENTH ST. 3 GS SHILOH JOTTINGS. Shitoh is moving along very well at this writing. We moved upstairs Sun- day for the first time this year, and we hope to be able to have all arrange- ments completed that we may continue to worship upstairs without interrup- tioa. The spacicas auditorium was packed last Sunday at each service. At 3 p. m, Rey. W. E. Helm administered the ordinance of baptism to five candi- dates, It was 2 beautiful ceremony and the membership entered In to the full signification of this emblematic ordinance, There will be a social at the resi- dence of Captain Willlam Reynolds Thursday night. The Sanderson Man- dolin Club will furnish music. ‘We come once more .o notify our friends that we shall endeavor to can- cel our indebtedness on the first Sun- day In June. We are making this the grandest rally of the year, and_all churches and friends are requested to assist us on that day and we will in the hountifulness of our hearts return the favor. Mrs. A. R. Hightower's daughter, May. is very sick, and we hope for her speedy recovery. Mr. Ben Gains js at Christ's hospital. He underwent a painful operation Sun- day. Our entire sympathy is extended to the family. - NOTES. ‘The Arden Club presented a very fine portrait of Booker T. Washington to the Institute last week. ‘The picture is 30x32, and was made In Chicago. Thanks to the thoughtful- ness of these progressive ladies. The Coterle announced through Mrs. Vernella that it had decided to give a scholarship to a worthy Topeka boy or girl applying, in the Industrial In- stitute next year. We praise these ladies for thelr practical way of solv- ing the race problem. Several of the colored men at the Men’s meeting last Sunday contributed money enough to pay the tuition of a worthy boy or girl living in Topeka through the entire next school year. ‘These men see the value or industrial and Ilterary education combined, and are seeking to have more of our young People take advantage of 1. ‘The young ladies in the printing of- fice, Misses Rhena Barton, Iola Jones and’ Birdle Atkinson, are doing very effective work in setting up the school catalogue, These young ladies are mastering this most remunerative em- ployment aside from their regular work in dressmaking and academic work. ‘The boys in the carpenter shop have began the bufiding of a large glass front wall cabinet for the taflor shop. ‘We can not see why it is not possible for the colored clubs of Lawrence, Atchison, Leavenworth and Kansas City, Kan.. and other towns in the state to establish and maintain schol. arships in one of the trade schools of Kansas. A movement of the leading lights of our race will be followed by @ like individual movement of the masses, Try it and convince your selves! Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair $F TRADE MARK 10 | ANG OFA ANRTONS>— NAG Mi\ Goes | ‘“ LE ~~ ee ~ | AL Aer a _) | N order to protect the battle from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by alotof quacks, charlatans, ‘and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your fhard-sarned cash 4nd gre, you nothing in return for your money bat a dirty. sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause It to fall out, we have planed our trade-niark, granted to us by the Government are see Sain UP Mimerica, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and HairStraighteners. | This trade-mar con- sista of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any Preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown im this advertiso- Front, isnot OZONO. Seeing our marked success with thetrus hair-straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the repatation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the eae and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought ‘OZONO in the last twelve monthe. “QZONO Isgold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. “Its fame has travelled around the world, Pocatce ibis o true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any ontaideassistance. Nohotironsare used; nothing bat ‘OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, Deantiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. "To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase ita beauty by a few applications ‘of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live.®The price of OZONO [is COc. a box, sent to any point oa receipt of price, Four boxes is & yoomplete treatment. In order to introduce {his great Hafr Tonic, we will send to Fa, 08 receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough ‘skin and brightens black skin, making it eeveral shades lighter, worth 60c. ; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature’s cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It.aleo removes Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant, We will also include a one-pint package ‘of ANTI-ODOR, which removes all smells and odors arising fromthe human ‘body, such as feet, arm- pits, &c.; also-one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. ‘This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest Fonds. ‘Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money., If you sen $3.00, we will send you four lots: if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who Wishes to tae advantage of this lot, let them pin thelr name to this coupon, and the goods will be ‘sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can, get the goods by simply fending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw not oMerisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which alds materially in the the paper in which they saw our advertisement. | Stlic’ Wextra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the | air—te femember, OGUANU 18 Goa eee ead looney: also to Cl make it grow long, soft, and Glossy, eT aces. TO itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, espe- clally around the temples, there isno Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. ‘The Boston Chemical Com- Pany-bolds a, charter granted by the Btate of Vir- Einis. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va, and to the Southern Express Com- pany. Register yourletters; it protects you. Aa ‘your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHROND, VA , \ Young Color d oung Color . a . i> Gentl-men... 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