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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. With Less "Resolving" and More "Doing," the American Negro will Have Accomplished Much Towards Solving the Problem! Preparing for the Future. Preparing for the Future. Topeka Colored Men Hold a Second Meeting at the Industrial Institute-Bright Prospects for Future Good. The Mass meeting held at the Industrial Institute Sunday afternoon was well attended. The principal business was the rendering of the report of the committee that was appointed at a previous meeting to arrange a general plan of work. The committee's report shows that it is the intention of the colored man to take a practical view of life, and they give several good suggestions that if carried out will tend much to promote the progress of our city. The report of the committee is quite full, and reads as follows: VOLUME IV. With Less "I Preparing for Topeka Colored Men He at the Industrial Prospects for F The Mass meeting held at the Industrial Institute Sunday afternoon was well attended. The principal business was the rendering of the report of the committee that was appointed at a previous meeting to arrange a general plan of work. The committee's report shows that it is the intention of the colored man to fake a practical view of life, and they give several good suggestions that if carried out will tend much to promote the progress of our city. The report of the committee is quite full, and reads as follows: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: In conformity to the requests of Prof. Carter, we your committee on definite action in the matter of, "The progress of Topeka and the way the Negro can aid in its improvement," be leave to submit our report as follows: It is a manifest impossibility in the time allotted to this committee either by this body or by our usual avocation to present to you, in an intelligent manner, an exhaustive report on all phaseg of this subject. Topeka is one of the most progress- and modern cities of the West. Palatial residences, stately business houses and magnificent churches are rapidly taking the place of the inadequate and obsolete built in Topeka in the years immediately following the Civil War. The growth of Topeka in the past ten years has been a marvelous manifestation of the recouping energy of the Western people. Its growth has been along all lines, in commerce, in industry, and in moral and educational institutions. The Negro is a part of this city. His brain and brawn have, and are daily contributing to the progress and development of Topeka. Along with the white men who were submerged by the great tidal wave of financial losses and crop failures of the early "90's," the Negro has emerged with a fair proportion of his previous holdings. To these he has constantly added, if only the "wildow's mite." It is not the purpose of your committee to recount the great struggle of the Negro to retain the little he had, nor to tell the story of of his greater efforts to increase that which he has. It is our purpose, as briefly as possible, to submit a few practical suggestions on, "How the Negro can aid in Topeka's improvement." OUR HOMES. It has been said that in proportion to their number, and their opportunities for earning money, the Negroes of Topeka more residence property than the Negroes in any other city in the North or West. Hoping this to be true, we beg leave to call our people's attention to a very practical way in which they can, without a large material outlay, contribute to the general improvement of Topeka and the Specific improvement of the Negro. The home is the most sacred place. It should be made the pleasantest place on earth both interiorly and exteriorly. Broken gates, fences, walks and windows can be easily replaced by the effort of the occupant. Green grass will grow in a black man's yard as well as in a white man's yard. The same is true of flowers. If the fathers and mothers will impress upon their children the importance of keeping their surroundings clean and neat, the underirability of Negro neighborhoods would largely disappear. Teach your children to take pride in their home and its surroundings. Teach the children politeness and good manners: How can the Negro contribute to the moral and educational improvement of Topeka? This can be accomplished only through the undivided interest of all our people. With nineteen Negro churches, an unlimited supply of ministerial timber, six public school buildings especially for Negro children and 20 teachers actively employed, there should be no reasonable excuse for the Negro's failure to do his share in the moral and intellectual uplift of Topeka. But, it is a singular con- informs us. out of school in the Madison school districts, to accommodate them in the school at this time would require that additional rooms be built. In order to promote the moral and educational development of our people, that will contribute to the development and improvement of Topeka, we would suggest that this meeting call upon the ministers and citizens of Topeka to devote some attention to an effort to have the parents send their children to the public and Sabbath school and the providing of healthy resorts for our young men and women, where pleasure and recreation will mingle with morality and education, How can the Negro contribute to the Commercial and Financial improvement of Topeka? Ability to contribute to the financial and commercial development of any community—by any particular class, depends primarily upon their earning capacity. It does not follow that all money earned must be expended on fine clothes, etc., but a reasonable proportion invested in real estate and improvements incident to property holding directly contributes to the increased financial valuation of the city's property and a consequent reduction in the rate of taxation. Low taxation and a prosperous community invites commercial development and investment. The Negroes of Topeka are hampered in their opportunities for earning money. They are, by reason of race prejudice, shut out of employments requiring skilled hands or affording an opportunity to apprentice young boys in various shops and factories. At present, Negroes are denied opportunity of securing employment in the Santa Fe shops, and as clerks in stores, business houses and banks. We therefore suggest the advisability of appointing a carefully selected committee of reputable business men of our race to confer with the Topeka Commercial Club, the Presidents and Executive Committee of the Labor Unions of this city, and with President Ripley and the heads of various departments of the Santa Fe Railway, with a view of securing places for our worthy boys and skilled laborers. We would further suggest the advisability of a special committee to investigate carefully into the possibility of securing employment in the business houses of this city that profit by our trade. We would suggest and advise that the intelligent and conservative men and women of our race, labor to interest the masses of our people, and especially young men and women, in placing a portion of their earnings in the various savings banks and financial institutions of this city. We would farther advise the importance of carefully investigating into the number of Negro business enterprises in Topeka, the nature of their business, and the number of Negroes given employment by them with a view of presenting some method of fostering and developing these embryonic business ventures for the good of the race and the improvement of Topeka. We finally advise that as citizens here in mass meeting assembled we earnestly approve and urge that a compulsory school attendance law, stringent in its measures, be enacted by the coming legislature, Respectfully submitted, J. M. Wright, J. Clay Odell, J. Hume Childers, N. Sawyer.—Com. The above report was adopted by unanimous vote as the sense of the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 25 1902. Kansas Lincoln Day Club Meet. Secretary J. B. Bass, of the Kansas Lincoln Day Club, has issued a call for a meeting of the CInb, to be held in the city of Wichita, on the day before the opening of the Republican State Convention. At this meeting all colored delegates to the Convention will meet for the purpose of deciding upon a plan of action, whereby it would be possible to secure something for the good of the race. --- meeting, and the same committee, with the addition of Mr Chas. Whitney, was empowered to carry out its suggestions. It was also voted that regular meetings be held at the Industrial Institute every other Sunday afternoon, to continue the good movement and bring about some practical results. REV. WHITE. The subject of this sketch was born in the state of Mississippi, and as soon as word reached his father and mother that Lee had surrendered to Grant, they packed what little bedding they had and moved to Memhis. Tenn. Andrew White lives in Arkansas. RIV. ANDREW WHITE. his mother, Rachael White, died in the state of Tennessee when he was twelve years old. He was put in school at the age of six years and was a student in the common schools schools for several years. His aptness and keen intellect grew so bright that his father put him in the Le- Kansa Secretary has issued a call of Wichita, on the Convention. Attention will meet for whereby it would the race. moir college of Memphis, Tennessee, but his services were in such pressing demand in the political battles being fought in those days that he failed to finish his college course. He was twice elected a member of the state legislature of Arkansas and in a heated contest was counted out—that being an infalible rule in the South. He was once a deputy U. S. marshall for the Eastern District of Arkansas; once held a position in Washington, D. C.; taught in the public schools at sixteen years of age; was converted at Crawfordsville, Ark., and joined the missionary Baptist church, known as st. John; served as deacon and secretary; was soon licensed to preach. his gift being so powerful he was soon ordained and elected missionary over one of the largest districts in Arkansas. In this we had a fair chance to know and judge of his ability, we found him to be such a power, we just said that he is the "iron wheel" pulpit orator of the west. He has traveled in most all of our states and territories: he is loved by all who know him; he is a race man, full-fledged On March 18th, 1901, the B street church of North Topeka, Kansas, elected Rev H. W. White of Ok., as its pastor, We had been praying and asking God to send us a Shephard. Our prayer was answered. Under his leadership our progress has been marvelous, and we have achieved unexpected victories. We have found in him a pastor of excellent abilities. As a pulpit orator he has been able to meet the general satisfaction of saint and sinner. He has labored earnestly with us to promote a closer fellowship with Christ and to bring sinners to a knowledge of God. His work as an evangelist has met with great suc- Concluded on Page 4. Kuykendall's Sermon No.2. Not long ago I had a friend who had a home, a splendid wife and two beautiful, blue-eyed, dimpled-cheeked babies. Suddenly, although you could not have expected it, they were so charming in their manner, so fascinating in their address, suddenly, a cloud, blacker than a midnight cyclone, dropped on that domestic circle. There was agony in the bosom of that beautiful little home, an agony that wished that the children of that household had been swallowed by the grave, when it would have been only a loss of body instead of a loss of soul. What is the matter with that household? They have not had a window up for three months; the mother's hair turned white; the father hollow-cheeked and heartbroken. There has been no death in that family no loss of property—no, no. I'll tell you what was the matter; they went to the polls to vote. The father voted one ticket and the mother voted the other ticket. On the way home they argued the case. When they got home they quarreled, then they came to blows, then came the divorce. In my judgment anything that tends to destroy the Home or family is perfectly devilish and infamous. There is nothing in this world that will sit a man's blood like politics, and when a man or a woman goes into politics they must cross palms with the treacherous wretches of this world, they must chuckle over their low jokes, yea, they must go As Lincoln Day Club J. B. Bass, of the Kansas Lincoln all for a meeting of the Clnb, to be the day before the opening of the R at this meeting all colored delegates for the purpose of deciding upon a p and be possible to secure something for down to the level of their constituency. I have two sisters and I never want to see them stoop to the dirty, damning cess pool of politics. When man and woman become man and wife they should be as one. Well, I guess it doesn't make any difference which one, but any time they go to the polls and feel as though they are two again, they had better strike a dividend. Now, there is not a young woman in this world, of good sound mind and body, that does not look and long for the day when she will be a wife and perhaps a mother, for she is constantly in need of sympathy to lean upon for protection and support, and man is attached to her and his home by the love he has for her and the happiness it gives him to protect and support her and his little ones. You do not know the respect and almost worship which young men, no matter how wicked they may be themselves, pay to a consistent, virtuous lady, be she young or old. Neither do you know how little respect they have for the naughty daughters of Jerusalem, women with short hair, short dresses, high heels and long tongues, that go through the streets taking more of the side walks than they are entitled to. Woman is superior and at the same time inferior to man. There is about half the time that she has trouble to live. Unfortunately for her and for the human family, she has been humiliated by the heavy hand of nature; but at the same time, inspired by intuitions of a higher order than man can ever experience, she has got the dead-wood ch him. She has fascinated him, innocently bewitched him forever, and he can't get away from it. He admires her because of her beauty, respects her because of her virtue, adores, honors and almost worships her because of her intelligence. And he loves her because he can't help it, and his love seeks and finds refuge in a home he has prepared for her. Home with father, mother, brother and sister—there the mind is at rest, the heart's turmoil becomes quiet and the spirit basks in the peaceful delights of those we love and those who love us. Without the home, without the fireside, there is no human advancement; without the family relation there is no life worth living. This government is made up of good homes and the home influence reaches far into the inmost frame and construction of our bully young republic. It controls the fountains of her power, forms the character of her citizens and statesmen, and shapes our destiny as a people, and when a man goes out and faces the cold, bitter world, and struggles for bread and clothing for his wife and little ones, when he is disappointed, his heart is bereaved and he naturally turns to home for refuge. It is the heart's moral oasis, and in my judgment anything that tends to destroy the family is perfectly devilish and infamous. My pen blurs and I cannot do this question justice so I will tell you good-bye for this time, but at the request of hundreds of my friends, through the columns of this beautiful journal, I will give you another little article next week on our divine grafters, politics and the wickedness of this city. W. R. KUYKENDALL. b Meet. Lincoln Day Club, held in the city Republican State to the Conven- a plan of action, for the good of Mrs. Beck entertained the members of the Imperial Art Club last Saturday. Mrs. J. B. Moore is able to be out again after a long illness. Arthur A. Hill, who is now teaching in Benedict college, South Carolina, is expected home soon. He is a graduate from Lawrence high school, also from the State University. He has been quite successful, this being his first year in teaching. Miss Blanch Robinson of St. Joe is visiting Mrs. Charlie Walker of this city. The ladies of Warren Street Baptist church met Friday with Miss Bettie Carter. Mr. Shirlie Johnson and Miss Maggie West were quietly married last Tuesday at high noon, at the home of the bride. Miss Maggie Yokum has recovered after a lingering illness. Mrs. Andrews is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henson, of this city. Mr. Archie Gregg, who has been teaching in Sedalia, Mo., is expected home soon. One of the swellest parties of the season occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jeans, when Miss Inez was presented to friends of her social circle. About seventy-five persons were present. The house was tastefully decorated. In one corner of the sitting-room, draped in pink curtains, Melissa McPike and Jennette Henson served punch throughout the evening. The guests were received by Bertle Brown, Yeddo Smith and Bessie Johnson. Mr. Joseph Hubbard furnished music throughout the evening. The out-of-town guests were Miss Blanche Robinson of St. Joseph and Miss Todd of Topeka. An elaborate two course lunch was served and at a late hour all departed. Is There Any Political Is There Any Political Hope for the Negro?—President Roosevelt the Man of the Hour—Rev. Grant Commends Curtis and Cole. Since the days of Hon. John L. Waller, many years ago, no Kansas Negro has held a prominent federal appointment. Thirteen years is a long time to be on the anxious seat, but there is no Marcus Aurelius to pay the tithes of Ceasar. The Negro has marched in torchlight processions, made the air hideous with his yells during exciting campaigns and lauded the g. o. p. in season and out of season, but he is still the moose of all political animals. Some are bold enough to charge that the Negro is too easy bought, but then, this would apply only to the ward heelers; others say that the Negroes are too much divided, but this argument is met with the fact that in ever national and congressional campaign since Humphrey was governor 95 per cent of the Negroes have voted the Republican ticket. And during the crossing of the Red Sea—the advent of Populism and reduction of Republican pluralities from the 80,000 mark to zero, the Negroes in every county in Kansas were prayerfully laboring for the return of the party of Lincoln and Grant. GOV. LEEDY AND THE NEGRO. After repeated skirmishes with the Populist party, the Negro still remained the reserve force of the Republican party in close contests. When the demands of the Spanish-American war required American volunteers, the Kansas Negroes responded with a will, and Gov. Leedy had the courage to put shoulder straps on many as officers in the United States army; though it was largely through the instrumentality of Hons. Charles Curtis and Mort Albaugh that they were sent to Cuba. In these days of racial agitation, it is something to recognize manhood irrespective of color. This is the goal of every intelligent Negro. The man or men who have the temerity to recognize the true elements and virtues of good men without drawing the sword of colorphobia with which to scale down their aspirations, deserves the lasting gratitude of the race and all well thinking men. And, by-the-way this brings to mind the fact that the Hon. Charles Curtis has for many years been foremost in recognizing the race in a political way. The present congressional delegation is made up of brilliant, trustworthy representative men of the party and business affairs. It is, possibly, the strongest the state has ever had. From them much will be expected. It will be a sad comment upon their careers if the record of preceeding delegations as they relate to the Negro is not broken. Already we see an indication that Curtis. Bowersock, Calderhead, Scott, Miller and Senator Burton propose to land a Kansas Negro in some prominent position, perhaps a consulship, if the Haytien mission is barred. No colored man in the middle West has been put in a consular position since John L. Waller's appointment to Madagascar some twelve years ago. This was just before the cyclone of Populism swept over the state. Of course Dr. Crossland, of St. Joseph, has just been named as minister resident to the court of Liberia, Africa. ATTITUDE OF THE REPUBLIC PARTY towards the Negro race at present is not well defined. The eyes of the race are turned to Washington. Now that disfranchisement, statutory proscriptions, most largely the seditious teachings of Gorman and Tillman, have followed so close on the heels of the civil rights and force bills, the waters of liberty appear somewhat stagnant and murky. There is a wide-spread suspicion that when John J. Ingalls said in 1893 that "The American Negroe's fate is complete, he must tread the wind press alone, for there are few with him," that he was more of a prophet than a sooth-sayer, for subsequent events have bred strange things. Though the Negroes in the main, North and South, have been loyal to the party in its hand fight with Democracy for the control the Problem! my Political President Roosevelt the Rev. Grant Com- s and Cole. in the affairs of the government for thirty years, and have made national advancement in the discharge of the arduous duties of citizenship, even under the most galling environments, yet there seems to be an under current to inject the color question forward as a barrier to recognition of those just human rights which are common to other American people. It seems queer that Tillman and Gormanism is regarded a better code of morals than the ten commandments. The Republican party as such is safer, the more public spirited of the two national political parties. No fault can be found with true Republicanism. Too often, however, strategic politicians who contribute little or nothing to true patriotism—mere intriguers, manipulators and charlatans who play the game of politics just as checkers, golf and lawn tennis is played—trifle with vital questions that effect the moral destiny of the republic. The party has more to fear from this giant octopus than from any other weakness within itself. The eyes of the people are now strained to see how far this thing will go. Some believe this is why President Roosevelt has picked several men from among the independent and Democrats—because the machine in politics is often despotic and dangerous. KANSAS NEGROES. The Negroes of Kansas will ever hold Auditor Geo. E. Cole in high repute for the appointment of the Hon Paul Jones to a responsible position in the auditor's office. Though more than 1500 appointments have been made during the past thirty months, this is the only representative place given to a colored man. In such a position the incumbent must show intellectual training, a knowledge of book keeping and possess a comprehensive mind of business affairs. Thus it is Mr. Jones demonstrates to the people of Kansas, irrespective of race that intelligent, trustworthy Negroes can be trusted to fill places of honor and responsibility. This is worth infinitely more to the Negro at present than to be patted on the back and given a few dollars as an ease-my-conscience morsel, and told to "go 'way back and sit down." The Negro needs the open door. Every one does not hope to get office, therefore, it is not a question as between.s nall jobs and their aggregate salaries, but a plain recognition of the race as citizens of a great country. Party leaders who thus recognize upon merit the intelligence of the better class of Negroes, assists materially in lifting them higher in the scale of public estimation? Is this asking too much? It is to be hoped that the Hon. D. W. Malvane, Senator Burton, M. Albaugh, Cyrus Leland, et al who direct the public of the old grand Republican party in Kansas will recognize such brilliant young men as Dr.Moats and Brown, of Leavenworth, Dr. Hudson and Prof. Gray, of Atchison, Dr. S. H. Thompson and Prof. Tilford Davis, of Kansas City, Hon. J. M. Wright, J. Hume Childers and Capt. Wm. Reynolds, Topeka, Dr. McLemore and Maj. G. W. Ford, Fort Scott; Hon. Alexander Reeves, Emporia. These are young Republicans—leaders for their people, with standing in the communities of which they are citizens. W. L. GRANT. SIR:—We have two vacancies in our Public School (colored) in the city of Oswego, Kansas; one in our Grammar Department and one in our Intermediate Department. Any application from colored aspirants will be well considered by the Board of Education between now and June 1st, 1902. Thirty-five dollars salary to teacher per month. Please note through your columns and oblige. Yours Respectfully, Henry C. Richardson. Member Board of Education. published at Topeka. Shawnee county), Ks., every Friday, morning by the Plaindeal Publishing Co., 114 K. A: LITTLE DETTER Last week, we made a few remarks about the arrest of the notorious Mary Wade, on the complaint of a white male prostitute, charged with robbery. Since our last issue Mary Wade has had her preliminary hearing in the city court, has been bound over to the district court and the white male prostitute has been placed under bonds to appear at the trial. Now isn't this an awful shame? Just think of it. A member of the superior race, who employs his spare time nestling in the arms of disreputable Negresses must be placed under bond to appear as complainant. The bandage on the eyes of justice must certainly have been raised a little. But, after all this is one step in the right direction. The proper course would be to arrest this class of men for disorderly conduct and fine them, and then see to it that the fines are paid either in the coin of the realm or in sundry lumps of rock prepared on the city or county rock pile. This course would soon put a stop to this kind of business. When white men stop seeking the society of this class, they will go out of business for a lack of trade. LOCAL WORK As an outgrowth of the series of men's and women's meetings being held at the Topeka Industrial Institute, an exceptional interest is being rouse in work needed to be done among our people. We are pleased to note the rapidly changing opinion among our people, in regard to their duty in the uplift of the race. Our people have now reached the point in their development, where the responsibility for their future rests in their own hands. As an evidence of the truthfulness of this statement we call attention to the series of resolutions adopted by the meeting at the Industrial Institute last Sunday. This work, as outlined, is purely local, but still may be applied to the condition of our people in every locality. This problem of racial improvement is so many sided, that it is practically impossible to take up all the phases and deal with them at once, and dispose of them in an intelligent manner. But as our people work out the details of one phase, they will find the work of other lines much more simplified. In the care and development of our homes, and home life, will be found the matter demanding most immediate attention. It seems to be the concensus of opinion that the unkempt condition of yards and buildings of our people, should be given consideration, with a view of remedying them. The repairing of a broken fence, gate, windows, and the application of a little paint, and putting out of a few flowers, by the people will transform the hideousness of distinctively Negro districts into inviting localities. The proper education of our children in the public schools, and the inspiring in them of a sense of the dignity of labor, and the awakening of desires to save a portion of their earnings will be potent factors in the uplift of the race. It is in the small things that one notes the real progress of a people. In overlooking the little things, in our fruitless efforts to secure interest in the greater affairs of the nations, that the ple have been derelict in the duty they owe to the race. This has not necssarily been due to a cold blooded neglect of our leaders. It has been the result of our peculiar environment and education. The awakening to a knowledge of what is really the correct thing for our people to do, is the result of a widening knowledge of the real needs of our people. Let the good work go on, and let it receive the hearty and cordial support of all the race. The Sunday afternoon meetings at the Institute should be well attended. Ideas are brought out that are mutually beneficial. Over in Pike County, Kentucky, on last Saturday, there was a little misunderstanding, and a brief eloquent argument. as it always used when Kentucky gentlemen wish to be convincing, forcible and impressive. When the argument closed there were two Hatfields, Thompson and his son, Eph., John Rutherford and Harry Watts who will not have to be counted in the next census at the funerals Sun- Middle States Valley Exposition From August 14 to S practical demonstration ever of the development and growt tion. A grand display of race event of the Twentieth Cent most hospitable city in the U in the West. Do not fail to w all Race Expositions. Spec DAY OF AUG. TO THE 14 mation address the Commi Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition in Chicrgo From August 14 to September 14, 1902. The first local demonstration ever given to the people of the North development and growth of the Negro race in this sec- A grand display of race progress. The Nation's first of the Twentieth Century. Chicago is the treest and hospitable city in the U. S. The greatest summer resort West. Do not fail to visit Chicago and the greatest of race Expositions. Special railroad rates THE 14TH OF AUG. TO THE 14TH OF SEPT. 1902. For inform address the Committee. From August 14 to September 14, 1902. The first practical demonstration ever given to the people of the North of the development and growth of the Negro race in this section. A grand display of race progress. The Nation's first event of the Twentieth Century. Chicago is the freest and most hospitable city in the U.S. The greatest summer resort in the West. Do not fail to visit Chicago and the greatest of all Race Expositions. Special railroad rates THE 14TH DAY OF AUG. TO THE 14TH OF SEPT. 1902. For information address the Committee. BARNUM'S 'Phona 230. COME IN THIS WEEK We have many CARPET REMNANTS—many of room size. We will try to make it very resting to you. Last week we opened the fourth shipment of extra Ingrains. People visiting the Carpet Department found an irresistible pressure to purchase. It is overstating to say that prettier Carpets were never in this or any other market, and all at such a manage cost. Ask your neighbors if they didn't as much as $2.50 and up to $10.00 on their Carpetaments. It is easily done we assure you. This week—probably tomorrow—will bring us larger consignment of CHINESE AND JAPANESE STRAW MATTINGS. We are getting some pretty novelties in LINOI-M. Special patterns for dining-rooms—look like an inlaid hard-wood floor. The trusts have priced the price considerably. We are holding on to the old price—per square pard 50c, 57½, 67½ 500 best hand-made OPAQUE SHADES, withanteed spring rollers (a new shade for any that fail satisfaction.) We can give you any color 25c. BRASS EXTENSION RODS of good quality—and to 42 inches 3c. Have also the longer and tighter kinds. A new line of SASH MUSLINS—new designs—popular 8½, 10c, 12½c, 15c, 19b' 25c. COME IN We have many CARRIES them of room size. We interesting to you. Last week we opened Super Ingrains. People ment found an irresistible not overstating to say that shown in this or any other reasonable cost. Ask you save as much as $2.50 and requirements. It is easily This week—probably another large consignment ANESE STRAW MATTE. We are getting some EUM. 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The greatest bargain price on India Linens ever made—bought a half case of short lengths, assorted qualities, some warth up to $16\frac{1}{2}$ c a yard—your choice tomorrow 10c. 619 Kansas Ave. day, conducted at the same time and in plain view of each other there were over two hundred mourners and every man carried a rifle on his shoulder. And yet we are sending missionaries to China! One of the Afro-American delegates to the state convention, writes, asking how the Negro delegates should vote in the coming state convention. This is not a question for the PLAINDEALER to answer, since our questioner comes from a county that has instructed its delegation to trade its religious creed, its birthright, its any old thing for Cormandy or for cash. "Hence," as Col. Jeltz says, "we are not." We opine that our inquiring delegate may balk on the unit rule when it comes to Lieutenant Governor. A Kentucky judge has issued a restraining order against a Baptist congregation, which wanted to build a church on a piece of land near the Governor's house, for which it paid $4,000. The case will de appealed, and may reach the Federal Supreme Court. The Court took the ground that the church would be a nuisance. Think of that!—New York Age. 610 Garfield Boulevard, CHICAGO ILL. 'Phona 230. See us for PRINTING Nelson's Straightline Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling out, removes dandruff, cures itching, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a long and beautiful head of hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightline to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightline does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and will not become rancid. Straightline is sold at all drug stores. Price, 25 cents a can (one month's treatment). If your drugstiff does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will send it by mail, securely wrapped, on receipt of 30c. in stamps. Address, NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond; Va. Agents can make big money. Write for terms. Send your sons and daughters to the WESTERN UNIVERSITY QUINDARO, KANSAS A great school for our youth. Now a part of our State's Interess—eroe train their children for the work of life and its duties. THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT to prepare for the ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands in our pulpits today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, preparing or the work of teaching in the public schools and giving a higher training to those desiring the same. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, fitting students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for furnishing an opportunity for proficiency in that finest of fine arts—music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT. It is the intention of this department to give our youth training, fitting them for the work of life in the industrial world. We are opinioned that in this day of competition and labor unions and stern demands nothing will so aid the Negro as to prepare his child to compete with any in the world of skilled labor. With such training no man need fear for the future of his children or the future of his race. COURSES, Architectural or Mechanical drawing and Carpentry. Printing, both job and journeyman. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, Business Course and Stenography, Dressmaking and plain sewing. FACULTY—The faculty is composed of graduates from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fiske, Tuskegee and Hampton: the best schools of the country maintained by our people. Following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B S D, Am. Press, Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. NELSONS STRAWITT THE GREATEST DISCOVERY BECAUSE FELLING MONTY KURTZ CHILLY BAIN STRAWITT Send your sons and WESTER A great school for our youth. train their children for the w THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT to ministry, desiring to fulfil the de- pits today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, prepar- of teaching in the public sch higher training to those desiring PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT, f the Normal department and giv for education to those deprived hood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for fun tunity for proficiency in that fin music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT tention of this department to give ing, fitting them for the work of trial world. We are opinioned competition and labor unions and nothing will so aid the Negro child to compete with any in the labor. With such training no the future of his children or the COURSES, Architectural or M and Carpentry. Printing, both mar. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, and Stenography, Dressmaking. FACULTY—The faculty is com- from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fri Hampton: the best schools of the tained by our people. Followin Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon Lecturer in Philosophy and I ONLY 2-2 DAYS FROM KANSAS CITY —TO— California —VIA THE— Great Rock Island Route El Paso Short Line Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE Also personally conducted tourist excursions every Wednesday and friday via COLORADO AND SCENIC LINE. QUICKEST TIME TO EL PASO. BEST LINE TO OLD MEXICO. For full information address E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Kas. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago. 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. J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. Do not rain your hair by using dangerous and worthless preparations when you can get this reliable remedy. Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling, irritating scalp diseases, and gives a beauty. It is used and highly endorsed by the best country. We guarantee Straightline to be free, cannot injure the hair. Straightline does not and will not become rancid. Straightline is 25 cents a can (one month's treatment). If will get it for you, or we will send it by mail, 0c. in stamps. Address, MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond; Va. By. Write for terms. and daughters to the TERN UNIV. QUINDARO, KANSA youth. Now a part of our State's In the work of life and its duties. the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS For State's Interest—eroe duties. MENTS: Howman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilerforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring; E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. Opportunities—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most reserving are given credit for the same. Expenses—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent nabits be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. T. Vernon, Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to DEPARTMENTS: MENT to prepare for the demands in our pul- preparing or the work schools and giving a resiring the same. MENT, fitting students for and giving an opportunity derived of such in child- for furnishing an oppor- that finest of fine arts— MENTMENT. It is the in- t to give our youth train- work of life in the indus ioned that in this day of tons and stern demands Negro as to prepare his in the world of skilled ing no man need fear for for the future of his race. Real or Mechanical drawing both job and journey- sleeping, Business Course making and plain sewing. Is composed of graduates race, Fiske, Tuskegee and of the country main. Bowman, Tuske- drawing and C structor in prin- berforce, instruc- graphy; James tailoring: E. J. A. F. Moore of literature; S. I. Mrs. Lulu Curr Morris, matron lecturers on var. OPPORTUNITY constantly labor people under the hand to the sart sting of poverty deserving are g. EXPENSES— month, $1; roo- trance, $1. It is not nece- encoured here strong substant is not needed by School opened for entrance cat- Vernon. Quind latest complete regarding the s tion or catalogu Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilberforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring: E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. OPPORTUNITIES—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. EXPENSES—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel is not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangements for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. T. Vernon. Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for information or catalogue to WILLIAM T. VERNON PIANO AND ORGAN MINIATURES FREE QUINDARO, KAS TO EVERY PERSON mentioning this magazine we will send PIANO AND ORGAN MINIATURES FREE TO EVERY PERSON mentioning this magazine we will send absolutely free set of Cornish Pan-American Exposition models of piano and organ laminature. 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The Oriental Art Club met with Mrs. A. Turner, 1170 Filmore street. One hour was devoted to work, after which a dainty lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Caldwell on grand avenue and Tenth street. Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, formerly of St. Joseph, Mo., the new minister to Liberia, sailed for his post at Monrovia last Thursday. Mr. Geo. W. Ellis of Kansas accompanied nim as private secretary. The Dumas Club met Friday last with Mrs. Jones on Kansas avenue. Mrs. Dinwiddie of Colorado Springs was the guest and made a very interesting talk on work of clubs, which was highly appreciated. The club adjourned to meet Friday, April 25, with Mrs. Small, 947 Spruce street. NOTICE 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. Have your prescriptions filled at E. S. Lee's, 112 West Eighth street. WANTED—Young man for shipping clerk and general work in the music store. E. B. GUILD, 614 Kansas ave. The Ivy Club danced at Guy's hall Friday night. Rev. A. M. Ward left Sunday for Philadelphia. James A. Harris spent a few days in Lawrence last week. Mr. Fred Emery of Lawrence spent Sunday in the city. Sive the Sam Jones cigars a trial. Give the Sam Sparks cigars a trunk. Miss Pearle Stewart left for Wichita last week to visit friends. Mr. Terry W. Williams is ill at his home, 1323 VanBuren. The Cumberland band boys had their pictures taken Monday. Mrs. M. E. Langston was out of the city Saturday on lodge business. Don't forget the Cumberland Boy Band benefit at Chiles' hall Wednesday, April 30. Dr. Perry of Columbia Mo., is in the city, the guest of Dr. O. A. Taylor. Sam Jones cigars are the best in town. Mrs. E. B. Lane of Long Beach, Cal., spent Thursday in the city and was a guest at the Chiles Hotel. Mrs. Jetson B. Earley of Kansas City, Kan., is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. A. M. Ward. Mesdames McRay, Smith and Miss Bledsoe were among the visitors from Kansas City Sunday. Sam Jones Smoker, is the place to spend an hour pleasanty. Rev. White of the B Street Baptist church of the north side, has gone to Nashville, Tenn., and other southern points. The Blind Boone Concert company will appear in Wichita April 30. Mrs. Lucy Bledsoe returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., after a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs Alexander of the north side. Miss Anna Stafford of Emporia is in the city visiting Mrs. R. J. Buckner. Miss Malinda Thompson will spend Sunday in Lawrence visiting friends. Mr. John Canada has returned to Denver, Col. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Mrs P. M. Allen is on the sick list. Mrs. Jane Hines, mother of Mrs. G. A. Bigbee, received a telegram Friday announcing the death of her mother, who lived in Hillsboro, Ill. Misses Byanna Smith and Francis Thomas were pleasant callers at the Plaindealer office last Friday afternoon. The Nee Plus Ultra Art Club met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. G. Thompson of Lowman Hill. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of St. John's A. M. E. church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. M. Wright. Mr. J. Hume Childers, editor of the Plaindealer, spent Monday in Lawrence on business. Dean J. W. Livingston of Leavenworth spent the past two weeks in the city attending the Episcopal clergymen's school. Messrs. Geo. Bradford, S. Vaughn, F. Stonestreet, J. White, Wm. McConnell, James Bailey, C. Spear, A. Spear, Eddie Payne and Will Henderson attended the Owl Club ball in Lawrence Monday evening. Messrs. Samuel Dilbert, Richard Galnes and James Moss were among the Topekans who came up from Kansas City Sunday. Mr. Sherman A. Harvey passed through the city Tuesday en route to the Philippine Islands. He has gone to enter into business. Dr. T. E. Perry of Columbia, Mo., who was the guest of Dr. O. A. Taylor while in the city, left for St. Joseph, Mo., Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Will Banks and Mrs. Margaret Hart of Kansas City, Mo., were visitors in Topeka Sunday. The program for the entertainment to be given at the Industrial Institute next Tuesday evening, appears in another column of this issue. Mrs. Stafford and daughter. Miss Ethel, of Kansas City, Kan., spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lura Stafford. Messr. Ed Ransom and Harry Johnson of the W. W. were pleasant callers Tuesday. MUSIC furnished for occasions. H. G. BROWN Cronetist and Violinist leader of Band and Orchestra with Washburn's Minstrel Co. seasons $^{68}$-$^{72}$-$^{89}$-$^{99}$- 4-Paw Sells Bros. Circus 1900-1901. The third annual reunion of the Twenty-third Kansas will be held in Leavenworth, Kan., August 2, 3 and 4, 1902. Prof. Solomon G. Watkins, grand master A. F. & A. M. state of Kansas, spent Monday night in Lawrence visiting Western Star No. 1. Misses Della Williams, Grace McConnell, Hattle Goff and Mrs. James Pollard attended the Owl ball in Lawrence Monday evening. How can we interest our boys and girls in the Sabbath school work? If you want to learn, just come to Chiles' hall April 30. Excursions from Kansas City, Wichita, Atchison, St. Joseph, Mo., and Lawrence to the Twenty-third Kansas reunion in Leavenworth, August 2. 3 and 4. 1902. Many prominent speakers will be present. Remember the date of the reunion of the Twenty-third Kansas to be held in the city of Leavenworth August 2. 3 and 4. 1902. Excursions from neighboring towns. The Excelsior Art Club met at the residence of Mrs. Frank Ford on April 17. One hour was devoted to work, after which lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Rev. White. --- The Arden Club met last Thursday evening with Miss M. A. Jamison. The program consisted of the reading of act II, Richard III, and music by Miss Hester Hawkins. The club meets this week with Mrs. S. G. Watkins. Kaw Valley Lodge No. 18 of North Topeka entertained Myra Chapter No. 5 last week in their lodge room. Worshipful Master A. P. Smith made the welcoming address, which was responded to by Mrs. Emma Robb, worthy matron of the Eastern Star chapter. An enjoyable time was had by all and did much good for both. The chapter sisters will entertain next. The Little Girls Club met last Saturday afternoon with Bessie Bennett, and decided to name their club Junlor Searchers. Roll call was responded to with verses from the Bible, current events, conducted by Vera Ward, a recitation by Daisy Richardson and solo by Mrs. R. H. Wade, after which an hour was spent in sewing. Hazel Washington was a visitor and played several selections. The club will meet in two weeks with Alberta Guy. NOTICE In the District Court in and for Shawnee County, Kansas. John Spalding, plff., vs. Sallie Spalding, weft. No. 21609. The said defendant, Sallie Spalding, a resident of the state of Missouri, is hereby notified and required to take notice that she has been sued by the plaintiff, in the Shawnee county district, in an action for divorce; and that she must answer the petition filed in said court in said 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 said petition. A. M. THOMAS. Attorney for Plff. Attest: A. M. CALLAHAM. (Seal) Clerk District Court. Attest: A. M. CALLAHAM, (Seal) Clerk District Court. (First published April 18, 1902.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, in the State of Kansas, ss. Mantha E. Hartley, Plaintiff, vs. Willi- ness. Martha E. Harley, Plaintiff, vs. William E. Harley, Plaintiff, vs. defendant, William H. Harley, will take notice that he has been sued in the district court of Shawnee county, in the state of Kansas, by the said plaintiff, and must answer the petition filed therein and answer the complaint filed therein day of May, A. D. 1902, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment for plaintiff in said action, wherein the plaintiff sues said defendant for a divorce, alleging that on or about June 1, 1893, the plaintiff sues said defendant, and still remains absent from her and that the defendant has in no way contributed to the support of the plaintiff since September, 1893, will be rendered accordingly. E. D. KNIGHT. Musical program to be given Tuesday, April 29, at Industrial Institute for benefit of Second Christian church. Admission, 10 cents: Instrumental solo.....Effie Dukr Vocal solo.....Maggle Vault Instrumental duet.... ...Mrs. O. A. Taylor, Miss McNeal Recitation.....Prof. Freeman Instrumental solo.....Mrs. Helm Vocal duet..Mrs. Porter, Miss Hawkins Essay.....Prof. Harrison Instrumental solo.... ...Miss Corinne Bennett Vocal solo.....Mrs. Hare Instrumental solo..Hazel Washington Recitation.....Ollie Duke Instrumental duet. ... Georgia Watkins, Alberta Guy Instrumental solo..... Mrs. Jordan Original poem..... Prof. J. A. Page Cornet solo..... Roscoe Guy Instrumental solo..... Mrs. O. Overr LANE CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. Various city pastors and ministers will fill the pulpit during the absence of the pastor, Rev. Brown, in Nashville at the general conference in May. The remalnder of our indebtedness is now comparatively small, and all the members and friends of the church are requested to attend an afternoon meeting at the church next Sunday for the purpose of devising a definite plan for removing this small remalnder at once, and to consider the general welfare and future of the church. Do not fall to attend this meeting at 3 p. m. There will be a short program, in which the various church departments will be represented. A number of the ladies of the church have prepared to favor the public with the long promised old peoples' concert next Tuesday night. April 29, at the Benevolent hall on Seventa street. All are cordially invited to come and enjoy one of the grandest affairs of the season. Admission, 10 cents. Sunday services—Preaching by the pastor, 11 a. m., subject, "Conservation;" 7:45 p. m., subject, "No Place Like Home;" Sunday school, 2 p. m.; church conference, with program, 3 p. m., and Epworth League 7 p. m. NEGRO DRAMATISTS Miss Victoria E. Overall, assisted by Richard B. Harrison of Chicago, are preparing a rare treat for the theatrical people of Kansas City. Miss Overall has gathered together a strong company of first class colored artists and will present the beautiful romantic play. "Caprice" at the Century theater, on May 8 and 9. Miss Overall is well and favorably known among all classes of our people. She has been employed in the Kansas City, Mo., schools for a number of years, where her work has received the approval it justly merits. Topeka people wishing to spend a holiday will do well to visit Kansas City and hear Miss Overall and her company of Negro artists in "Caprice." A GRAND AFFAIR. On last Thursday evening a complimentary banquet was given by Sunny Side Temple No. 59 to Pearly Rose Tabernacle No. 77, at their hall, 112 East Sixth street. It was by long odds the largest and most pleasant affair ever conducted by the Knights of Tabor of this city. Covers were laid for about seventy-five people and the hall was suitably decorated and lighted. The table groaned under the sumptous repast thereon. Promptly at 10 o'clock the members of the two orders were seated at the table after the welcoming address and response by C. M. A. Harold and H. P. Dt. S. Richardson, after which the following toasts were responded to by request of Sir J. B. Bass, who presided as toastmaster: "What Are We Here For?" by District Grand Deputy Sir R. Taylor, who in a few well chosen remarks told the mission of the great Order of Twelve. "The Need of a Permanent Home," was responded to by Dt. Emma Gaines, whose address was timely and well received. "Our Strength," this toast was responded to by Sir W. M. Con, whose compilation of statistics showing what the order had accomplished, was a revelation to many. "Unity" was responded to by Dt. Sadie Owens, who in an adroit manner pointed out the good results which would follow a unity of purpose. "Our Guests" was the subject which Sir S. W. Pasker spoke upon, and his remarks were received kindly by the banqueters. "Our Youth" was responded to by Dt. Minerva Graham, whose paper was the recipient of much applause and highly complimented. It was, on motion of Sir W. M. 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SMITH COLLEGE, SEDALIA, MO. Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. LODGES AND SOCIETIES BRIDE OF TOPPATENT No 28, meets N. and rd Saturday afternoon of each month at no 906 North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Miss Anna Reynold, C. R. PEARLY ROSE Tabernacle No. 77, meets 15 and shred refuse of the neighborhood each month at a clock in the East third street. Mrs. KERCHAVIAL, H. P.; Mrs. S. A. OWENS, C. R. MACKDONIA TABERNACLE No. 93, U. K. T. call 609 N. Kansas Avenue. Meet 15 and ursdays of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Cask ot Co. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Special Attention to decesses of women and private deceases. 1014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGON Cells answered day and night. W.M. E. JACKSON, M. B PHYSICIAN AND SUEGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. over Wallace's Drug Store. TELEPHONE 635. TOPHEA, KA OFFICE HOURS {7 10 10 A. M. 12 M. 10 4 P. M. Telephone. 454 7 10 10 P. M. Office, 606 EAST STREET. Residence, 405 MADISON STREET. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR Ralston The 5 Minute Breakfast Fee Purina Health Flour Maker BRAIN 'BREAD! From Our Correspondents Correspondents Please Take Notice- Beginning Monday, April 14. I shall endeavor to make all towns along the line of Garnett, Iola, Fort Scott, Pitts- burg, Galena and Joplin. Will highly appreciate the settlement of all arrears by subscribers and the doing of new business with all friends of our journal. A. W. HARRIS. JOPLIN, MO. week from business meeting was held at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. E. K. Morris is in Spring Valley, Ill. Mrs. Fannie Roberts left Monday morning for California to reside. Ozerd Cheatman has been very sick for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. T. Hogan and Norman Green of Carthage were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Peirce Sunday. Mrs. C. M. Hughes, traveling agent for the Plaindealer, is in town this week. Miss Lottle McKall visited with relatives in Baxter Springs Sunday. Miss Frances Pritchette, who has been sick for some time, returned to her home at Pleasanton last Tuesday morning. She was accompanied by her sister, Lillia, who returned on Thursday. A large crowd of Joplinites attended church in Galena Sunday. There seems to be a great attraction at Neosho for John Lindsay, as he goes over quite frequently. Miss Emma Cheatum spent last week with her parents at Lowell. Shadrach Brinson died last Thursday morning, aged 63 years. He and his family came here last fall, when they were compelled to leave all they possessed and flee for their lives from Pierce City. He leaves a wife and two children, a number of relatives to mourn his demise. Funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. A. Williams and Rev. Voorhees. Interment at Fairview cemetery. ATCILSON, KAN. The Methodist church had a big day Sunday. 6 a.m. They baptized eighteen members. With those who were baptized at the church at 3 p.m., raised the membership 105 larger than it has been for quite awhile. Then came the rally, which netted them $263. Presiding Elder Ransom preached three interesting sermons. Rev. King, the pastor, is all smiles. Mr. and Mrs. A. Handy had an evening at their residence Monday in honor of Presiding Elder Ransom of Topeka and Mrs. Addie Crawford of Leavenworth. The occasion will be long remembered by those present. Nine courses were served in the latest style. Mr. Howard Walker's parent, sisters and brother have moved here from Blue Rapids. They seem well pleased and the people think they are a mighty nice family, and welcome them among us. Estella Chapter of the Masonic fraternity had a big installation at the True Eleven hall last night. Rev. Jno. Holland is very proud to have his son here with him. Prof. Dardid' choruses are reported as getting along nicely. Miss Hattie Ingram is over with the scare and back in her school room again. Miss Mae L. Lewis is getting homesick. Is it her mother, or who is it? Mr. Chas. Barber has resumed his work with the Burlington after several weeks' needtion. One prominent woman scared her mother out of her wits by pretending her sister had secretly married. If she keeps up her well chosen gait she will marry before her sister. Mr. J. D. Roberts is not through praising Topeka for the good social event he enjoyed there recently. The True Eleven have another happy surprise in store for the people, to the industrial credit of the race. NEWTON. KAN. The B. Y. P. U. subject for discussion was "The Obligation of a Blessing." Miss Litha Underwood was appointed to lead the meeting next Sunday. The Sunday school elected Mr. Louis Underwood as their delegate for the state convention. The young people gave a pleasant surprise party on Mr. Frank Brown of Emporia, Kan. The W. H. & F. M. Circle had a regular mission meeting on Tuesday evening. The Mission Band gave a hatchet social on Friday evening at the Social Club hall, at which a delightful evening was spent, and $12.03 was made. The pastor certainly appreciated the Band highly. The Bee Hive Sewing Circle met with Mrs. V. C. Malone on South Main. A pleasant evening was enjoyed, after which a six course lunch was served. The Alpha Art Club met with Mrs. E. Underwood on Thirteen street. The Mission Band met at Berlin City, 210 West Third street. WICHITA, KAN Mr. Ed Grayson is on the sick list. Dr. J. E. Farmer of Nashville, Tenn., has located in the city. Rev. Frank Wilson, Chief Grand Mentor, was in the city Thursday to visit the Wichita Tabernacle, No. 34, and was highly pleased at the progress they are making. An elocutionary contest by a class of young ladies under the directory of Mrs. E. F. Moten was given at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. The Blind Boone Concert Company is billed to play at the G. A. R. hall April 30. Mr. J. T. Chinneth has remodeled his residence into a first class modern cottage with all the latest improvements. Mrs. S. W. Jones entertained at breakfast Friday morning in honor of Rev. F. Wilson of Kansas City. She was assisted by Mames Lee Anderson and W. H. Jones. The other guests present were Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Terill and Mrs. W. N. Miller. The Ladies G. L. A. Club met at the residence of Mrs. L. Anderson's Tuesday afternoon. GARNETT KAN Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis are visiting at the home of S. Roers. Miss Ida Payne Is visiting relatives in Independence. Miss Rhoda Mitchel of Emporia, who has been the guest of Mr. John Taylor, returned home Saturday. Len Iols and family left for Buffalo Sunday. A. W. Harris of Topeka was in our city last week in the interest of the Plaindealer. Mrs. Nannie Lonlan was called to Venlita, I. T., Saturday by the serious illness of her mother. Rev. Jos. Wheeler of Iola was in our city last week. EMPORIA KAN Miss Mattie Henderson, Mrs. Anderson Woodson, W. H, Pollett and Mrs. Harrison are reported on the sick list this week. Rev. George Woodby, in connection with the Adair Lady Band, lectured and the band gave a concert Thursday evening of last week at the Masonic hall. Rev. H. V. Plummer of Wichita lectured here at the St. James Baptist church Friday evening of last week on the subject, "Pluck, Not Luck, Wins." Mr. P. H. Bassett of Chetopa, Kan. D. G. M. of D. G. L. No. 17. G. U. O. of O. F., while making his annual tour visited Wandering Star Lodge No. 1925 Thursday evening of last week, and delivered a very encouraging lecture as well as good instruction. Mr. Bassett also, through the cordial invitation extended, remained and attended as the guest of honor, the swell banquet given by the above named lodge and Household of Ruth No. 233, and some of their friends, who, about 10:30 p. m., after a few remarks from D. G. M. P. G. Bassett, served an elegant supper, which consisted of all nameable eatables as well as ice cream, cake and coffee. The evening was pleasantly passed away in conversation, after which all quietly departed to their homes well pleased. Rev. H. H. Jones of Great Bend, Kan., has been selected to take charge of the A. M. E. church, thus filling the vacancy occurred by our deceased brother, H. H. Lucas. Mr. John Woods of Mt. Hermond Lodge, Strong City, attended the Old Fellows banquet here Friday evening of last week. A surprise party was given in honor of Rev. Mrs. B. Watkins at the home of her sister's. Mrs. S. G. Helm's, on Fast street Tuesday evening of this week. Rev. Mrs. Watkins went to Burlingname for a short visit Wednesday of this week. Mr. Emanuel Terry, who has been visiting his daughter in Iola for several months, is again shaking hands with his old home friends, who welcome him back. Mr. Chas. H. Gordon of Home of the West Lodge No. 2906. Wichita, attended the Odd Fellows banquet last week. Samuel Harrison, a boy about 16 years old, was taken to jail Monday evening for stabbing a normal student at a base ball game. Boys there are far better things in life than stabbing or butchering up somebody when not absolutely necessary, and if you will obey your parents there will never be need of any such. At a recent church meeting the following St. James Baptist Sunday school officers were elected and teachers appointed: P. F. Lewis, Superintendent; A. G. Ray, Assistant; Miss Montes Booker, Secretary; Miss Coleman, Assistant; Mrs. Lizzle Smith, Treasurer; Mr. Henry Jones, Organist; Miss Nellie Evans, Assistant; Mr. Augustus West, Librarian, and Mr. Louis Bassett, Tysher. Teachers: Rev. W. H. Pollett, Mrs. Kate Patton, Fannie Harrison, Minnie Douglas, Miss Anna Tuley, Pearl Henderson, Carrie Davison Nettle Bassett and Mr. A. Ray. There were seven converts of the A. M. E. church baptized by Rev. S. M. Graves in East Lake Sunday morning. GARDEN CITY, KAN Garden City's people are a thrifty people, and yet there is room for improvement, and everyone seems to be working to that end. The Fred Douglas Atheneanum is progressing nicely. The young people are taking a great deal of interest in the work. Rev. J. W. Braxton, P. E., was here and held quarterly meeting Tuesday night past. There was an addition of two to the church. We must say that the past sixteen months that Rev. Jones has been with us has been a pleasant one, and the sweet reminiscence shall never be forgotten. Rev. Matt Jones will leave here Thursday for his new charge in Atchison. KANSAS CITY KAN Mr. Pleasant Mathews' remains were buried Sunday at 2 o'clock by the Widow's Son Lodge. Prof. W. T. Vernon and J. G. Groves of Edwardsville, Kan., and others will address the Business Forum April 27 at the Metropolitan Baptist church at 2 o'clock. H. P. Ewing was appointed administrator for James Martin's estate. The stockholders meeting of the Kansas City Embalming co., will be held May 19, 1902. W. S. Harris, the real estate man, says real estate is booming and the chances are good for our people to get homes. H. P. Ewing met with the Sunflower Lodge at Bonner Springs, Kan., Saturday night and reported that they were doing well. Farmers claim that they are needing rain. Mission Circle of Metropolitan church held its first meeting Monday evening. Program was a success. Mrs. Wilson's talk was instructive and the duet by Mrs. Dwiggins and Miss Brown was excellently rendered. LINCOLN NEWS LINCOLN NEWS. The initial concert and May festival to be given Monday, May 5, by the Lin- colin Harmonic Orchestra at Richard's hall, promises to be a rare treat, and the ladies who attend will be given souvenirs. The memorial services in memory of William McAllister were conducted by Rev. Vandazee last Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Washington left Monday for St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Jennie Taylor arrived Wednesday from Deadwood, S. D., to settle up her husband's business. Rev. E. D. Wilson took a flying trip to Keokuk, la., Monday to bring to Lincoln his apparatus for his grand pigeon pie social and May drill on the 6th of May at the Salisbury hall, Twelfth and M streets, for the benefit of the Baptist church. Rev. Joseph D. Underwood of Rock Island, Ill., who is an old evangelist, will preach next Sunday, the 27th, at the Baptist church, both morning and evening. Mrs. Julus Miller, who was operated on last Saturday at the sanitarium by Dr. Evetett, is improving nicely, according to the latest reports. The following officers were elected at the last regular meeting of the Daughters of St. Annice 'Tabernacle' Mrs. Laura Johnson. H. P.; Mrs. Mary Williams, V. P.; Mrs. Georgia Conrad, C. R.; Mrs. Belle Christmas, C. P.; Mrs. Eva Robinson, I. St., and Mrs. Anna Bedell, O. St. The lodge has been progressing so rapidly under the leadership of Mrs. Johnson that the members cast a unanimous vote for her re-election for the third year. Harmony is the most noticeable feature in the order and they are working hard to make the coming installation grand success, which will take place May 8. at the G. A. R. hall. All are invited. Mr. A. Elmer Turner will deliver a lecture at the Baptist church next Sunday evening at 7:30 p. m. Mrs. Lutitia Carter and a young lady from Omaha were visiting Mrs. Streeter the past week. An enjoyable reception was given by the Jolly Palma Club at the residence of Mr. J. W. Bedell's Thursday evening April 17. The rooms were very artistically decorated with roses, carnations and ferns. The guests received carnations as souvenirs. Dainty refreshments were served and the merry crowd departed, expressing themselves as enjoying a delightful evening. The officers of the club are: President, Susie Christman; Vice President, Belle Wiggins; Treasurer, Claud Lamaster; Assistant Hattie Malone; Secretary, Fred Douglas; Assistants, R. Gill and Augusta Genwick. Mrs. Della Alexander gave a social at the Baptist church Thursday evening. REV. WHITE. Continued from Page 1 cess. There have been added to the church in one year 70 by baptism, 13 by relation, 2 watchan, 2 by letter and 23 restored; total gain 110. This speaks for him as a preacher than any words might do. As a financial leader he has far surpassed our expectations, and has proved one of the very best in the state. During the past year we have raised $2289.76. We have achieved great victories and are looking forward to do more in the future. As a business man he has been very successful, and has showed himself in every instance as working for the church. When we were sued for a second mortgage none was more interested than he, and none more willing to step out in the defence of of the church. As a gentleman his character has been above reproach; he has lived among us a Christian gentleman whom we are all proud of, as was proved by the demonstration of last Friday night. In a few words I will say that under the leadership of our pastor our church members have been brought close together in brotherly and sisterly love for one another and are working on a good financial basis. In short, his work has brought great credit to our church. Rev. White having so successfully pastored the B. street church during the past year, at the church meeting last Friday night he was tendered a call extending indefinitely, at ninety dollars a month. On Thursday night the members gave him a grand reception at the church which was beautifully decorated with lace curtains, fine rugs and carpets, making a handsome parlor of the front part At 9:30 a carriage brought Rev. White, wife and daughter to the door, where he was met by a committee. Mr. Ed Walker received Mrs. White, Mrs. Josie Ewing met Rev. White, Miss Leona Carnell met Miss Louisa and on entering a grand march was played by Mrs. Kate M. Teat. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan and Mr. John Ewing presented a handsome gold ring given by the church to the pastor. Rev. White made a short address, Dr. Rupin responding. The way was then led to the table which overflowed with fruits of all kinds, cake and cream. Mrs. M. D. Jones supervised the whole affair, seeing to it that all met the pastor and wife, and that everybody was served. About 300 were present. Rev. White left Monday for Memphis, Tenn., where he will visit his father- He will also visit Texas and Arkansas before his return. Crosby Bros. + All latest novelties in white and colors, handsomely made up with tucks, hemstitching, lace embroidery etc. $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50 up to $10.00. In madras, lawn, linen, laced striped goods, silk, gingham, chambrays, etc., 50c 89c, $1.00, $1.25,$1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50 up to $5.00. SAVE TIME AND TROUBLE, AND GET A VERY STYLISH WAIST MADE UP. Is the place to receive firstclass 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. Mrs. Martha Wallace. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT ST. LAWKENCE, KAS PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. Ruth A. 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