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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Historical Society State House What us who attend convention. The good race and p a selection the Fiji Is plished equ. We are true, that ledged lea days of J was poor Col. James send always plishing sventon. those days the state t out the school fac were nece upon an e and tax-pa so now day. James A Lincoln D secretary, held in W convention material to convened p. m. After sparring a the presi the club o he was n Negro co Kansas. and suggest of the mec idea was s see a night worked a was being majority of some fellow more noto At the meeting several committees were appointed to look after matters pertaining to the race, and those who were loudest on the stump to proclaim race recognition were the last to assist or bestir themselves to do something for the betterment of the Negro. It is at these conventions of white men that we want to be heard. It seems that all Negroes, like monkeys, can chatter and disturb each other but cannot talk or discuss matters with white men. To prove it, we will show what was the order and understanding at this meeting. A committee of seven was appointed on resolutions and seven to visit the candidates before the convention convened. The committee on resolutions was, after the convention had appointed its resolution committee, to ask that the following resolution, which was passed by the club, be inserted in the resolutions before the state convention. Ye scribe and six others whom we shall not name at this time, because all except one and possibly two, backed completely down and left us in the lurch after going before the committee with the understanding that the matter would be taken up on the floor of the convention. When the resolution was read there were scarcely three hundred delegates in the hall, and only two of these cowardly sons of Ham, and one of the "thunder bolts" at the club meeting, who had more to say and done less than any one else, sat there like a clam and let this immortal resolution lay encased in his cowardly heart. We are surprised at it not bursting. The resolution was as follows: "We are opposed to the appointing of men to federal positions who have been implicated in the burning and lynching of human beings, and whereas, one Koester of South Carolina has been appointed to the office of internal revenue collector for that district it should be recalled." This is right and should be done yet these supposed race representatives of Dahomey, never opened AGAINST THEIR RIGHTS TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 6, 1902. Manual Training. Politics and Politicians CHURCH WILL OUST DAVIS. ber of Negro members, 10 Numbers refuse to receive Negroes; some by open discrimination, as in the case of the locomotive engineers, locomotive firemen, electrical workers and boiler makers; while others exclude them silently. In some cases like the curtain operatives and jewelry workers no Negro workmen have applied, so that question is unsettled. In nearly all cases any local union has a right to refuse an applicant, so that a single Negro workman would stand small chance of admission. On the other hand, NUMBER 21. An Interesting Study of The Negroes who are Skilled Artists and as Such are Earning a Prosperous Living—Negroes Should Note These Facts. the American Federation of Labor with which most of these organizations are affiliated has taken strong ground for fair play toward Negroes, and the union movement has greatly extended among them in the last ten years. Among the speakers at the Seventh Atlanta Conference where this question will be thoroughly discussed will be Mr. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, President J. G. Merril of Fiske University, Major B. R. Moton of Hampton Institute, Mr. William Benson of the Dixie Industrial company, President Bumstead and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois of Atlanta and a representative of the American Federation of Labor NEW TEACHERS SELECTED. The School Board elected five new teachers in the colored schools, last Monday evening, to fill vacancies as follows: Miss Minta Beck, to succeed Mrs. D. H. Watkins, of Lane school; Miss Jennie Lee, of Ohio, and Miss Belle Forte, of N.T., in Madison school, to succeed Mrs. Ella Guy and Miss Nora Sexton; Mrs. Sadie R. McClain to succeed Mrs. Lulu Jamison of Washington school; and Miss M. B. Patterson, to succeed James A. Page, resigned, of Buchanan school. All the white married teachers were deposed except one whose husband does not support her. Mrs James A. Page was retained, as Mr. Page resigned and will attend Medical College. He is closely identified with the uplifting of his race. Let us work for the interests of our young girls. They must he protected and provided for at all hazzards. Our teachers must take more time to the children. The mere fact of teaching to get the salary is not all the parents demand of them. They must manifest some interest outside of the school room, towards the children, as well as inside. Our parents are poor, the mother and father have to work out by the day for a livelihood and it devolves upon the teacher to assist the parents in training them. We must insist on a closer relation between the parents and teacher. THE PLAINDEALER hopes the school will not send to Ohio again for a teacher. We have ample timber in our city—about eight young lady graduates who want something to do along that line—and we hope that no one will be retained in our schools who is not a citizen. Vesuvius is smoldering, yet the crater is alive and will belch forth smoke, lava and ashes soon. LIVING DOWN DISGRACE. A Man Who Was in the Prison Blot at Lassing Writes from South Africa. Capetown, S. A MR. NICK CHILES, Esq. SIR:—No doubt you will be sur- prised to receive a letter from me, and much more surprised to learn of my presence in the country whence our ancestors were first exported to the glorious clime of North America. I write you this so that, if you like, you can inform my friends through the columns of your paper, THE PLAINDEALER, that Africa is not all Topeha Plainsealer. published at Topeha, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by the Plaindeal Publishing Co., 314 E. 100 M.C.K. CHILES - BUSINESS MANAGER H. CHILDERS - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: a year by mail.....$1 x months by mail.....250 free months by mail.....300 stored at the postoffice at Topeka as second class matter. FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 1902. NOW FOR VICTORY! For Justices of Supreme Court; J. C. Pollock, Cowley county; A. H. Ellis, Mitchell county; H. F. Mason; Finney county; A. L. Greene, Harvey county; E. W. Cunningham; Lyon county. For Congressman at Large, Chas- F. Scott, Allen county. For Governor, W. J. Bailey, Ner- maha county. For State Superintendent, I. L. Dayhoff, Reno county, For Commissioner of Insurance, Chas. H. Luling, Sedgewick county, EDITORIAL COMMENT Negro Press Will Meet Topeka will be the Mecca of the members of the Western Negro Press Association next August, the occasion of their meeting. This association comprises Negro journalists of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, and other states west of the Mississippi and was organized ten years ago by Hon. Edwin H. Hackley, at that time editor of the Denver Statesman. This will be the first meeting in Topeka and their deliberations will be watched with much interest. Kansas has papers published in the interest of the Negro, viz: The Searchlight and The Hornet of Wichita; The American Citizen, Kansas City; The State Ledger and THE PLAINDEALER in Topeka. The work of the western Negro editors has not been without good results in the interest of our people. As a whole they have taken the stand that what the race needs is a higher ideal of manhood and womanhood, more and better homes; they have encouraged and urged Negroes to buy farms in the west. They have urged that more attention be given to the development of business enterprises where employment can be found for Negro boys and girls. The result of this agitation on the part of the Negro journals is seen in the increasing number of business ventures among Negroes and the amount of business transacted by them. The work to come before the association, will be the consideration of the best methods of gathering facts and figures about racial development, the general improvement of race journals, and how they can better serve the interest of western Negroes. The local papers will ask the co-operation of the people in the work of properly entertaining the visiting editors and their wives. About the City Schools In a general way the action of the Board of Education dischaging four married teachers in the Negro schools for the purpose of making places for our young girls whose parents have labored to put them through school, and the effort to have the married women let out on the part of the colored patrons, has not been because of incompetency or any personal feeling against said teachers, but solely for the purpose of securing some employment for the girls whose parents have labored to educate. The action of the board in going outside of the state to employ Miss Lee has met with much adverse and relatives as the basic principle of patriotism that fills the citizen with love for country and leads him to sacrifice his life in its defense. He spoke of the noble army of Negroes who have proved their loyalty to home and patriotic devotion to country by sacrificing their lives that this nation might live and prosper. A Heroic Negro. A short time ago the papers were full of the reports of the so-called work of a Negro desperado and out-law named Richardson, at Atlanta, Ga. The story of how dearly he sold his life is known to all, but few know the real facts leading up to this bloody tragedy. The story as told by The Atlanta Age, gives another phase to the matter. It seems that a white policeman was cohabiting with a Negress (a practice not uncommon everywhere) Richardson hearing of it, took a couple of his friends and went to the policeman and repremanded him, and for this presumption the authorities were called upon to arrest a "desperado" for chastising a white man for sleeping with a Negro woman. Thus the Negro is denied the right to protest against the prostitution of his women. Living in open adultry with a Negro woman is no crime, but to marry her and honestly care for and protect the female who enjoys the most sacred relations known to mankind is a crime in the eyes of this boasted civilization of ours. The time has come when the Christians must take cognizance of such flagrant violations of the moral law and lend a hand in lifting the people above such disreptuable practices. Richardson's act needs no defense. It is justified by facts---protect our women! A.C.L.COALCO. to our patrons and friends that represent business an annex in DEPARTMENT in which we people and Fancy Groceries, etc. COAL, WOOD and STOCK Branch office and warehouse for Minnesota avenue, south of DERS SOLICITED AND RED to all parts of the Twin patronrge. Dependent of Grocery Department Yard Phone, 375 White Course Industrial Institute DEPARTMENT. Ben Pit-land "Touch" Typewriting. Business Practice. Either individual instruction. SCHOOL, 1902. Apply at once to CHARTER, PRINCIPAL and Mississippi Nation in Chicago To September 14, 1902. The first ever given to the people of the North growth of the Negro race in this sec-race progress. The Nation's first century. Chicago is the freest and U.S. The greatest summer resort to visit Chicago and the greatest of special railroad rates THE 14TH 14TH OF SEPT. 1902. For inform-committee. 435' Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kas. We wish to announce to our patrons and friends that we have added to our present business an annex in the line a GROCERY DEPARTMENT in which we carry a full stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries, etc. We are headquarters for COAL, WOOD and STOCK FOODS of all kinds. Branch office and warehouse is on Third street, near Minnesota avenue, south of Riverside Mills. ORDERS SOLICITED AND PROMPTLY DELIVERED to all parts of the Twin Cities. We want your patronrge. F. K. DOUGLASS, Suptintendent of Grocery Department PHILLIP BROWN, Solicitor Office 'Phone, 152 West. Yard Phone, 375 White BUSINESS COURSE DEPARTMENT. Ben Pitman Shorthand and "Touch" Typewriting. Bookkeeping and Business Practice. Either course $5 per month. Individual instruction. SCHOOL BEGINS TUESDAY SEPT. 9, 1902. Apply at once to 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 Centvy. 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. 610 Garfield Boulevard, CHICAGO, ILL. criticism, which in view of the requests of the patrons and the presence of large number of Negro high school graduates, seems just. The demands of the colored people for places in the public schools for home talent is right and proper and the board of education will do well to heed the demands. It is not unreasonable. Roosevelt's Memorial Oration We wonder if all our boys read the president's Decoration Day speech. His remarks on the the crocodile tears shed by some of the antiadministrationists over the so-called atrocities in the Philippines, and their brutally inhuman treatment of Negroes in the South, is worthy of note. The State Ticket Twenty-eight Negroes, some Swedes, Irish, Dutch, and host of Yankees, constituted the Republican state convention, which assembled at Wichita last week, and nominated a strong ticket. The slection of Wills J. Bailey for Govenor while a victory for the Leland-Albaugh wing of the party, the remainder of the ticket was evenly divided, and the party will go into the campaign this year with less friction than for a number of years. The Negroes got "nit", except the glad hand. Memorial Day Memorial Day was observed by our city schools with specially prepared programs. The G. A. R. posts of the city detailed speakers for all the schools. Rev. R. A. Hillard spoke to the children of Buchanan school and A. M. Thomas to those of Madison school. The remarks of Attorney Thomas are especially worthy of mention. His address throughout was replete with patriotic sentiments and received the close attention of all the children. His subject, "Loyalty and Patriotism" was especially timely and was portrayed to the children in a manner to be understood and appreciated. He urged loyalty to homes, friends 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, Tuckegee and Hampton: the best schools of the country maintained by our people. Following is the faculty. Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, B S D, Am. Pres. Lecturer in Philosophy and Logic. Charles S. tribe is not worth speaking of, so, you can guess the rest. At this writing it is Autumn here, and July and August are the midwinter months. This country is in confusion and most all of the towns are under martial law, which compells a traveler to deposit £20 before landing, after which he is a native. You would laugh to see a big, black man hitched to a buggy and running at the top of his speed. You can see such as that in Duborn. The cart is called a rickshaw and it holds two people. You can ride all over town for a shilling--24 cents. I expect to start for Europe in a few weeks. I intend to make the tour of the world. My knowledge of the horse has made me considerable money through this country. This is a good country for a fellow that don't want to be among people who know his past life, and a place where he can get work and be a man. I will not trouble you with a long letter this time but will send you some curios soon for relics. I am still until death, The same old SAM HOGAN. A. W. Harris, who has been acting as state representative for this paper, is no longer in our employ, and all Send your sons and daughters to WESTERN Q. A great school for our youth. Train their children for the work of ministry, desiring to fulfil the demands today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT, preparing of teaching in the public school; higher training to those desiring to prepare for the Normal department and giving for education to those deprived of hood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT, for further tunity for proficiency in that fine music. STATE INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT, tention of this department to giving, fitting them for the work of trial world. We are opinionated on competition and labor unions and nothing will so aid the Negro a child to compete with any in the labor. With such training no future of his children or the course, Architectural or Men and Carpentry. Printing, both jersey man. Tailoring, Bookkeeping, and Stenography, Dressmaking and Faculty—The faculty is composed from Lincoln, Wilberforce, Fisk Hampton: the best schools of the trained by our people. Following Rev. William Tecumseh Vernon, Lecturer in Philosophy and L. 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 9THURSDAYS 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. Martha Wallace, First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT St. LAWRENCE, KAS J. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER A persons are warned against paying or transacting business pertaining to this paper with said Harris. J. L. Brady announces his candidacy for Representative of the Thirteenth Legislative district. Mr. Brady is a well known newspaper man, of Douglas county. He has the endorsement of some of the leading Republicans of the county. Remember Mr. Brady June 6th. at the Republican primaries. To the Republican voters of Douglas county: Marshall A. Gorrill announces his candidacy for County Attorney of Douglas county. Mr. Gorrill has been a successful attorney in this county for a number of years. and if nominated at the Republican primaries, June 6th, will add strength to the ticket. His honesty and well known Republicanism will win many friends for the party. RAY'S 314 Commercial Street Is the place to receive first-class accommodations. Lunch Room and the new Ice Cream Parlor noatly arranged. Barber Shop in connection. Give us a call. UNIVERSITY KANSAS or State's Interest—eroe ties. IENTS Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanics, Drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, in instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wit- force, instructor in business course and sten- graphy; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher in dilering; E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. M. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, fracturers on various topics have been secured. Opportunities—These teachers and office- staff constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helpin- g and to the same. No student is made to feel the tang of poverty, but merit alone tells. The men reserving are given credit for the same. Expenses—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on en- rance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent habits be encouraged here; students are advised to bring strong substantial clothing, but expensive apparel not needed by one struggling for an education. School opened Sept. 9, 1901. All arrangement for entrance can be made by writing Pres. W. Vernon, Quindaro, Kas. He will send one of the latest complete catalogues giving full information regarding the same. Write at once for informa- tion or catalogue to E. RAY & SONS., PROPS. Emporia, Kansas. daughters to the ERN UNIVERS QUINDARO, KANSAS. Now a part of our State's Int work of life and its duties. DEPARTMENTS to prepare for the demands in our pul- laring or the work schools and giving a ing the same. fitting students for giving an opportunity of such in child- urnishing an oppor- nest of fine arts— MENT. It is the in- give our youth train- of life in the indus and that in this day of and stern demands so as to prepare his the world of skilled so man need fear for the future of his race. Mechanical drawing h job and journey- ing, Business Course ing and plain sewing. imposed of graduates Fiske, Tuskegee and the country main- Bowman, Tuske- drawing and Ca- structor in printi- herforce, instruct graphy; James T tailoring; E. J. W. A. F. Moore of Mo- literature; S. L. Mrs. Lulu Cunn Morris, matron, lecturers on vari OPPORTUNITIES constantly labor people under the hand to the same sting of poverty, deserving are giv EXPENSES—B month, $1; room trance, $1. It is not neces- encouraged here; strong substanti- is not needed by School opened S for entrance can Vernon. Quinda latest complete regarding the sa- tion or catalogu Bowman, Tuskegee, instructor in Mechanical drawing and Carpentry; John Charles Wood, instructor in printing; Joseph Nelson Garret, of Wilberforce, instructor in business course and stenography; James T. Edwards of Hampton, teacher of tailoring; E. J. Vernon, professor of mathematics; A. F. Moore of Fiske, professor of language and literature; S. L. Gross, teacher of dressmaking; Mrs. Lulu Cunningham, piano music; Mrs. M. A. Morris, matron, teacher of science. In addition, lecturers on various topics have been secured. OPPORTUNITIES—These teachers and officers constantly labor for the betterment of the young people under their care and gladly lend a helping hand to the same. No student is made to feel the sting of poverty, but merit alone tells. The most deserving are given credit for the same. EXPENSES—Board per month, $5.50; tuition per month, $1; room rent, $1; incidental fee on entrance, $1. It is not necessary that extravagent 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. 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Will Hawkins and Jake Renfro of Lawrence spent Sunday in the city. Mr. George Ousley, who recently graduated from the T. I L., left Saturday for his home in Atchison. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. General Odell spent Friday in Leavenworth. Mr. Wm. Brum left Tuesday for Lawrence. Mrs. Geo. Ellis returned Tuesday from Manhattan. Miss Susie Pace left Sunday for Pueblo, Colo. Messrs. Arthur Bennett and Will Brashers are visiting in Atchison and Kansas City. Miss Gertie Solomon is visiting in Elmont, Kan. Mrs. Cole of Chicago is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. E. Ridley. The Ladies Sewing circle of St. John's church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Mary McClain, 1153 Lincoln street. Mrs. M. Butler of Emporia is the guest of Mrs. M. Hare. The third annual reunion of the Twenty-third Kansas will be held in Leavenworth, Kan., August 2, 3 and 4, 1902. Rev. G. W. Guy spent a few days in Kansas City. Mrs. G. W. Guy has returned from Missouri. Miss Alberta Dupree, who has been attending Western University at Qu. Idaro, has returned home. Little George Wesley, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dupree, died Wednesday and was buried Thursday. Age 5 months. Dr. O. A. Taylor and wife returned Monday from a visit in Macon City, Mo. They report a delightful time. The citizens of that city presented Mrs. Taylor with a silk quilt. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jordan left Sunday for Albuquerque, N. M., where they will reside. Miss Woods of Quindaro, Kan., is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Mary Reynolds. Misses Leona and Stella Fleming spent Wednesday in Kansas City. Mrs. James Parks spent Wednesday in Kansas City. Prof. W. T. Vernon and wife of Quindaro, Kan., spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jones. Mrs. Mary Barnes of Chicago, formerly of this city, is visiting here the guest of Mrs. Robert Keith. Chas. Talbert was injured last week by falling in a coal hole, corner Sixth and Kansas avenue. Miss Henrietta Jackson returned Monday from Kansas City. The Helping Hand club of St. Johns A. M. E church will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. Georgia Carson, 720 West street. Mrs. Jeanette Moss was granted a divorce from her husband. George Moss, on the grounds of abandonment and non-support. She was granted alimony, attorney's fees and cost of the court. Through the efforts of Misses Hattie Harper, Bessie Hawkins and Bertha Harlan, several of the young people enjoyed themselves picnicing at Carfield park, Decoration day. Mr. David Beard is now off the sick list and is able to be among the girls once more. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Rev. J. De Clelland to Miss Enola Lacey, Thursday, June 5. Both are of Lawrence. The city federation convenes Monday afternoon June 9. In the parlors of the Congregational church, corner of King and Lincoln streets at 2:30 p. m. All members are earnestly requested to be present. Mr. N. Chiles spent a few days in Leavenworth and Kansas City. Mrs. Bailey Malone of Kansas City is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Rev. D. E. Overr and wife of Kansas City, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. David Overr. Miss Grace Todd of Oskaloosa, Kan., is visiting in the city, guest of Mrs. C. L. Caldwell. Mrs. Mamie E. J. Johns left Saturday to visit friends in Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. R. P. Jones left Saturday for Washington, D. C. Rev. A. M. Ward and wife left Monday for Hutchinson to attend the Sunday School convention and district conference. Mrs. Belle Murray, formerly Miss B. Broom of Oklahoma City, stopped over Thursday with Mrs. R. Buckner. She was enroute to Atchison to visit her parents. Miss Sadie Stone, an Atchison teacher spent Monday with Mrs. Robert Euckner and visited Buchanan school. "Osage" Northington, leader of the band with the Lacey Vaudeville company arrived Wednesday from Nebraska to visit his family. He reports all the boys being well and playing nightly to packed houses. The Ne Plus Ultra club met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. J. M. Wright. An hour was spent working. Visitors, Mesdames Paul Jones, W. T. Vernon and D. N. Meritt. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. G. Thompson, 1033 Grand avenue. Miss Nelle Ellis returned Teusday from Emporia where she has been attending the state Normal. The Arden club met last Thursday evening with Mrs. Robert Buckner. Mrs. Bessie Guy reviewed the preceding lesson and act 4 of Richard III. was read. The club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Clinkscale. The Junior Searchers club met last Saturday afternoon with Ethel Johns. Roll call was responded to with verses from the Bible, after which current events were discussed. and Alene Barker read an essay on "Vacation" and Nettie Gleaves gave a recitation. This club will meet in two weeks with Miss Ophelia Lacy. Mrs. Maud Harris left Sunday for Pueblo, Colo., to spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson gave a surprise party in honor of their sons of Chicago Tuesday evening. It was a complete surprise. Several friends were present; each reported a nice time. The evening was spent in playing different games. Lunch was served and friends departed wishing them a happy return. Mr. Samuel and Fred Thompson left Wednesday morning for Chicago. after ten days' visit with parents and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson gave a very pleasant surprise party on their elder son, William. He was celebrating his seventeenth anniversary Monday, June 2, 1902. The house was decorated with palms, etc. The music was furnished by the Imperial orchestra. Those who enjoyed the affair were: Misses Allie Bradshaw, Graceuddleson, Grace McConnell, Hattie Gough, Bessie Moss, Anna Cantrell, Maggie Cantrell, Lillian Howard, Addie White, Mrs. Guy Douglas, Mrs. E. Stoner; Walter Tresvan, Edward Payne, Jas, Bailey, Fred Stonstreet, James P. Williams, William McConnell, Sam Douglas, Howard Douglas, Sylvester Vaughn, John Anderson, Clarence Jackson, Will Vaughn. . --- Is mashing on a railroad porter? Thinks he will "kill it" in Kansas City next week? The boys that are afraid to see the girls at their homes? Will go to Chicago in August to be married? Refuses to write since she has been in Omaha? The young lady that just found out her beau's disposition Sunday? She says she is surprised. Uses the telephone instead of love letters? Has been unable to work since her departure? Stole some letters and cried when she returned them? Was "thrown down" by his girl at a party last Friday night? Hasn't been in good humor since Sunday? Is the society "knocker?" Has asked her father for her? The couple is that has purchased their furniture from Moffitt? Should read the newspapers? Says she sees her finish? Says she is going to Colorado about June 25th, but instead w... be married? Is trying to win his old place back across the creek? Thinks she has pretty dimples? Went to his girl's house the other night and being refused admission by her for a certain reason, waited around for a chance and then butted in? --- The Oak Leaf club entertained last Saturday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ware in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. J. Jordan, who took their departure Sunday for New Mexico, where they intend to make their future home. It was one of the most delightful affairs ever given by the club and one which will be remembered in after years to come. The evening was pleasantly spent in social conversation, etc., and after a dainty luncheon was served, all departed, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Jordan peace, prosperity and plenty in their new home. Mrs. M. E. Burgett, spiritualist medium from Chicago is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Ridley. At the regular meeting of Euclid Lodge, A. F. of A. M. on Monday last, the following officers were elected: H. I. Monroe, W. M.; A. M. Thomas S. W.; W. N. Buckner, J. W.; C. A. Norton, treasurer and Samuel Patton, secretary. This lodge is in good condition and the corp of officers elected are all good men. The Knights Templars of Cyrene Commandry will give an entertainment at Metropolitan Hall on June 11th. A special program will be rendered. All are invited to be present. The Third annual meeting of the State Federation of Art clubs will meet in Kansas City, Kansas, Wednesday and Thursday, June 18 and 19th, 1902. Mrs. L. H. Washington, president; Mrs. A. J. Gouard, recording secretary. Executive committee: Mesdames J. Nichols, chairman; L. Carter, M. Dilbert, J. Fitzpatrick, E. Gaines. E Matley, M. Moorehead, E. Graves, M. Maddox and M. B. Jordon corresponding secretary. Musical and literary program will be rendered at each session. The Childrens' day exercises will take place next Sunday morning at 9:30. Our rally will be at 3 p. m. Sunday. Rev. J. M. Brown of Lane Chapel will preach for us. We invite our friends to come over and help us. The Elders and Deacons' Institute will convene at our church July 3, and will be in session three days. Mr. Samuel and Fred Thompson, who have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson of Lowman Hill, have returned to Chicago. The first effort in the annual grand rally was made last Sunday with the most gratifying results, amounting to $321.50. The rally will close July 6, at which time the $700.00 mark it is hoped will be reached. Miss Henrittea Vinton Davis, the elocutionist and dramatic reader, assisted by Mr. Albert Young, the bal- N order to protect the public from the numerous quack nostrums now on the market, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to grow long, and which are simply put up by a lot of quacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the sole idea to get your hard-earned cash and give you nothing in return for your money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless greases, which injure the hair and cause it to fall out, we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the Government of the United States of America, on every box of OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark consists of two heads, as shown in this advertisement—one head showing short, curly hair, the other showing long, flowing hair. Any preparation showing the heads with the hair done up in a coil, or showing features different from the faces shown in this advertisement, is not OZONO. Seeing our marked successes with the true hair straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms are now widely advertising spurious compounds, and trading on the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled by these flaring advertisements, which are all promises. Buy the genuine and only original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two hundred and fifty thousand colored people bought OZONO in the last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State in the Union, all over Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, also in Cuba and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around the world, because it is a true Hair Tonic, that straightens without any outside assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not only straightens the hair, but produces a long, silky, beautiful, luxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than foolish, when you can increase its beauty by a few applications of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place that you may live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is £0c a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a live in, no matter where you may live. The price of OZONO is £0c a box, sent to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonic, we will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand aggregation: Four boxes of OZONO; one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and brightens black skin, making it several shades lighter, worth £0c.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tan, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Boils. It also 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 from the human body, such as feet, arm-pits, &c.; also one bar of our PURITY SCALP SOAP, made expressly for the human scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made to introduce honest goods. Cut out this coupon and mail to us, with $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day we receive the money. If you send $3.00, we will send you four lots; if you send $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have a friend who wishes to take advantage of this lot, let them pin their name to this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer is read by some one who does not own this newspaper, they can get the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of the paper in which they saw our advertisement. Parties who desire one of our MAGNETIC GOMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending £0c extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to lad singer and caricaturist, will appear at the church Monday evening, June16. Admission 15 cents Special program Sunday evening, Prof. Nathaniel Sawyers will read a paper and the choir will render a special song service. The Episcopal quilt is now completed and it is a thing of beauty. It will be given as a reward to the lady collecting the largest amount of money and reporting the same on the 16th inst. at the church. Rev. H. W. White preached us a practical gospel sermon last Sunday afternoon to the joy of many hearts for which he and the visiting congregation have ou thanks. Messrs. Galtha Page and Will Solomon will leave Sunday for a few days' visit with friends in Kansas City. Mrs. Emma Galnes returned Sunday from Atchison, where she had been transacting lodge business. Star... Grocery E. Montgomery, Prop 112 E. 6th. Phone 252 Your Chance Murdoch's Unfermented Grape Juice, bottle... 35c 3 bottles Ginger Ale... 25c Young Hyson Tea per lb 35c Package Oat Meal... 5c Quart Sweet Pickles... 10c 10 bars good Soap... 25c Lion Coffee, per lb... 10c Large sack Salt... 5c Deviled Ham, box... 5c 2-lb can Oysters... 15c Table Peaches in Syrup— 2 3-lb cans.....25c 2 lbs Ginger Snaps.....15c Pineapple Chunks, can.....15c Baked Beans, can.....5c Sweet Potatoes, can.....10c Condensed Cream, can.....5c PUBLICATION NOTICE. Clara B. Sarten, plaintiff, vs. John R. Sartin, defendant. No. 21,698. In the district court in and for Shawnee county Kansas. The said John R. Sarten, defendant herein, is hereby notified and required to take notice that he has been sued by the plaintiff, Clara B. Sarten, in the above said court, for divorce and custody of minor child, and that he must answer the petition filed in said court by this plaintiff on or before the 19th day of July, 1902, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment renewed accordingly. CLARA B. SARTEN, Plaintiff. By her attorney, A. M. Thomas. Attest: A. M. Callahan, Clerk. ASK YOURGROCER FOR PREMIUMLIST. PREMIUMS GIVEN FOR DIAMOND "C" SOAP WRAPPERS ASK HIM FOR DIAMOND "C" SOAP THE BEST LAUNDRY SOAP. Complete catalogue showing over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving the wrappers, furnished free upon request. Send your name on a postal card, and we will mail you the catalogue. Address PREMIUM DEPT., The Cudahy Packing Co., SOUTH OMAHA, NEB. Diamond "C" Soap for sale by all Grocers L. M. PENWELL, Res. Tel. 775. DeMoss & Penweh, Undertakers and Licensed Embalmers Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cough M For Coughs, Col Sore Throat, Etc Price 25 Cents per Title of Schl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Etc. Since 25 Cents per Bottle RUCKER & LONG, Blacksmithing Horse Shoeing and General Repair Shop. COR. A ST., AND KAS AVE., N. TOPEKA. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. 2014 West Fifth Street. OFFICE HOURS {7 to 10 A.M. Telephone, 454 {7 to 10 P.M. Owned and controlled by Ne groes—Capital Stock $2,000. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSIOIAN AND SURGEON LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF TOPTATKER No. 36 meets 1st. and rd Saturday afternoon of each month as No. 908. North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Miss Anna Reyneld, C. R. MACDONIA TABERNACLE No. 93, U. K. T. 10:00 a.m. N. Kansas avenue. Meet it and travels of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan Hairy, Curly Hair MARK HAIRTONICS. AFTER, WARNED We are now on the market, which claim to straighten hair, return for your money but a dirty, sticky hair, have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the All Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This type, curly hair, the other showing long, fluffy showing features different from the faces shown in the straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Growers, is the reputation that we have made for OZONO. Due to our unique and only original King of all Hair Tonics, last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every State and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled around assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but OZONO furious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect your use of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any place. We will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and helps Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliant and odors arising from the human body, especially for the human scalp. This grand aggregation of $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day and $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you have this coupon, and the goods will be sent promptly, the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mentioning one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which makes one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which makes it grow long, soft, and glossy; itching, burning, humiliating scalp; make the hair grow out again on bically around the temples, there is no earth one-half so good. The Boston pany holds a charter granted by the ginia. We also refer to the Metropolis Richmond, Va., and to the Southern pany. Register your letters; it provides your offer: Street. Curly Hair NICS. AFTER, kett, which claim to straighten and cause the hair to fakirs, who have no chemical skill, with the money but a dirty, sticky mass of worthless grade-mark, granted to us by the Government and Hair-Straighteners. This trade-mark concludes the other showing long, flowing hair. Any different from the faces shown in this advertise-NO, King of all Hair-Growers, numerous firms we have made for OZONO. Do not be fooled original King of all Hair Tonics, OZONO. Two OZONO is sold in every State in the Union. Its fame has travelled around the world, not irons are used; nothing but OZONO. It not soft, fine hair. To neglect your hair is more than can send OZONO to any place that you may any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is on receipt of only $1.00, the following grand which softens rough skin and brightens black SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, makes the skin soft and pliant. We will also bring from the human body, such as feet, arm-scalp. This grand aggregation offer is made and sends the goods the same day we receive the end you three lots. If you have a friend who sells the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer only sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of NETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the NO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To the hair grow out again on bald spots, escape around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Monmouth, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Ad- make it grow long, soft, and glossy; also to cure all itching, burning, humiliating scalp diseases. To make the hair grow out again on bald spots, especially around the temples, there is no Hair Tonic on earth one-half so good. The Boston Chemical Company holds a charter granted by the State of Virginia. We also refer to the Metropolitan Bank of Richmond, Va., and to the Southern Express Company. Register your letters; it protects you. Address your letters plainly to— BOSTON CHEMICAL COMPANY, 310 East Broad Street, RICHMOND, VA. --- Office Telephone 192. Topeka. Kansas. WILSON & HORGHEAD First-Class Restaurant MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS. 214 N. Main St. Ottawa, Kas . W.M. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. Over Wallace's DrugStore. TELEPHONE 635. Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. Office, 506 EAST STREET. The Imperial Orchestra We desire to inform the public that we are prepared to furnish FIRST-CLASS music for lawn parties, excursions, picnics etc., without the use of a piano. The following instrumentation can be received, first and second Violins, Bass Violin, Viola, Trombone Cornet and Clarinet. Lessons given on ringed and brass instruments, also reeds. We do not ask your patronage through sympathy but on our merit. For further information call on or write. H.G.BROWN. 1212 W Eighth St. Topeka. From Our Correspondents The excursion to Kansas City, Saturday was a decided success; never was their a more quiet, more peaceable crowd on an excursion, and the success of this enterprise reflects much credit to the young men, who ran the excursion. The Lawrence chorus, also brought home the first prize, much to the joy of our city. Robt. Jackson, musical director, was all smiles, for he felt that his labor was rewarded. Rev. DeClelland is again very ill at home. His speedy recovery is hoped for by all. Mrs. Agnes Mitchell died Wednesday afternoon, at her home on New York street, and her funeral was held from Holly Grove church, Sunday at ten o'clock. Wm. Wolf, left Sunday for St. Mary's, Kans., where he will accept a position as teacher. Mrs. Gleed and children are spending a few days in Reno, the guest of Mrs. Barnett. The Ladies of the Sierra Leone Club gave a lecture Tuesday P. M., to the ladies of the city. ATCHISON, KANSAS. The Knights and Daughters of Labor had a very creditable public installation at McInteer's Hall Friday evening. Mrs. Hattie Jackson is Chief Preceptress and Jno. Burdette Chief Mentor. One of the principals connected with W. E. Gray's concert at the Opera house reports they cleared $18.00. Gave $50.00 for the use of the white man's Opera house. If Colored people's halls were not suitable our Colored churches would have smilingly received this $50.00. Misses Thompson and Egleson of Topeka, were the guests this week of Misses Katie Link and Dollie Russel. Walter Graves will make a good Tennis player. True Elevens, of Atchison gave the Colored people's Hospital at Leavenworth a complete bed. Let other societies do likewise and our charitable institutions will fair better. Mr. Chas. Barder after a weeks rest with his family has left again for his run on the railroad. We apologize for telling the people Leavenworth had a Tennis Club, for some of Tennis players from here went down on Decoration day and were disappointed. Mr. Harris of Topeka, says a club will be organized in Topeka, at once and as we have never caught him playing with truth, we expect to entertain his club royally on our ground soon. Rev. J. B. Jones has been on a ministerial trip to Iowa for a week and is expected home next week. Mrs. Maud Sloss and her brother Jno. Kelley, were called to Bowlinggreen Ky., last week to attend the funeral of their beloved mother. As Mrs. Sloss were on the sick list herself her many friends were uneasy for her but she stood the shock and the trip well. Gosnold Hudson graduated from Effingham County High school Wednesday evening. We will watch him closely to see what kind of blood he has in him. NEXICO, MISSOURI The closing exercises of Garfield public school took place at the opera house Wednesday, May 28. A large audience was entertained from 2 to 5 p. m. by pupils of rooms 1, 2, 3, 4, managed by teachers Misses Goode and Scott, Messrs. Daniel and Lillard at 8:00 p. m. The medal contest and graduating exercises were attended by a large appreciative audience of both white and colored. The exercises eclipsed that of former years. Prof. Hicks and his assistants deserve great credit and are honored with their same positions for the ensuing school year. Miss Chiora Taylor of Montgomery was the guest of Miss Goode last week. Eldar Biersch held his quarterly Mr. J. C. Daniel and daughter, Josie, left for Montgomery Monday. Mr. Daniel has served as an assistant in the school here for several years, and the people are glad to welcome him back again. Mrs. Moline Anderson of Montgomery was the guest of Mrs. W. W. Ball last week. Mrs. B. F. Isaac of Fayette returned home Sunday, after a short visit with her mother. Rev. Evans took charge of St. Luke's Chapel for four months, during the absence of Rev. Densmore, who is yet on the sick list at his home in Sedalia, Mo. Mr. I. L. Cooper of St. Louis spent Sunday with relatives. Meadames Simpson and Shelton of St. Louis was the guest of their sister, Miss Nona Sims, Sunday. Miss Minnie Basket of St. Louis spent Sunday with relatives. PUEBLO. COLORADO There are at present 4,500 colored people in this city, all of whom are steadily employed and more can have employment if they want it. The colored people of Pueblo own more property than is owned by colored people in any other city of Colorado. There are a number of our people in business here and are doing well. Dr. J. C. Wright and Lawyer W. B. Townsend are our successful professional men. There is a newspaper here owned and controlled by O. L. Boyd, formerly of Wichita. Budd Goff of Topeka is doing well and is quite popular. Lieutenant J. D. Hardkless of the 23rd Kansas is an influential democrat of this city. Lieutenant Tom McAdoo is preambulating with the boys but will return soon as his visit is out at Leadville. Colored children attend the same schools that white children do from the primary grades to all including the High school. There are four colored churches, and about thirty mutual societies among our folk. This is a city of "jiners" for all races. Pueblo has 60,000 people and they are coming each day to use productive and progressive city of the West; if any man wants work he can get it here; but he will have a hard time to find a place to rest after working all day for there is not houses enough to accommodate the people. People are living in tents waiting for the houses to be finished and there are hundreds of them being built. Mrs. Millie B. Tolliver formerly of Kansas, is running the Eureka hotel, Mrs. Bradford, formerly of Topeka, is running the Langton House. The Sir Knights and Daughters of Taylor for the jurisdiction of Wyoming, New Mexico and Colorado, held their grand session in this city last week. Many delegates were present. Lawyer W. B. Townsend, delivered an address of welcome to the visiting delegations. L. A. Jones, internation chief mentor of Little Rock, Ark., was present during the session and conducted the instruction ceremonies. The following officers were installed: Wm. Patton, D. G. M.; Emma Carter, D. G. P.; Nellie Washington, G. R.; Ala Jones, I. S.; Willie King, O. S.; P. Holmes, G. o.; G. W. Washington, I. D. G.; W. E. King,D. G. A.; Moffitt Nelson, D. G. P. John Jennings, William Hatcher and Ben Hulcher, former Kansans, are in the butcher business and doing well. STRONG CITY, KANSAS. Mr. Charles Dell of Peabody, Kan. was in the city last week. Miss Mabel Harris, one of our estimable young ladies graduated from cur city High school last week. She has made one step forward toward solving the "Negro Problem." Her commencement oration, "Our Champion—Booker T. Washington," was ably delivered and we predict great future for Miss Harris as a writer and speaker. Rev. Jas. Tipp is sojourning in our nidst. Mrs. Calle Levell will leave in a few days to join her husband who is in the employ of B. Lantry Sons at Watrons, N. M. Mr. George Beard is still on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jackson have moved into the M. E. Murry property. Miss Mamie Levell is at home again after a sojourn of several months at Sylvia, Kan. Mr. Henry Morris was called home last week from New Mexico on account of the serious illness of his wife. Rev. Jas. Tipp attended the Republican state convention at Wichita last week. Rev. H. H. Twining gave a very instructive lecture at the Second Baptist church Sunday morning on the "Acts of the Apostles." Sunday night his subject was "Freedmen," which was delivered in an able manner. ST. JOSEPH, MO. One of the most prosperous business men of St. Joe, is L. E. Perry who runs a mattress factory. He has been in the business nine years; first starting on a small scale he has since enlarged O. K. Cafe and Ice Cream Parlors In South Topeka are the neatest, cosiest and most artistically furnished place in the city to enjoy an Afternoon or Evening of pleasure. A full line of Candies, Fruits and Nuts. All the leading brands of Cigars. Call and see us. D. Q. DIVEN, 515 Kansas Avenue Furniture Installment and Stoves Payments --- Houses for Sale on Easy Terms HOUSES FOR REIT $50 down balance on easy payments Money to Loan at 6 Per Cent. W. S. HARRIS, Real Estate & Insurance 250 Lots for Sale, $50 Cash, $5 per Month These properties are located in the most desirable parts of the city. 1014 NORTH FIFTH STREET Phone 253 West. KANSAS CITY, KAS Have You Tried the Celebrated Ralston Yeast Co., TOPEKA, KANSAS Everybody Is Saying That the O. K. Cafe and Ic In South Topeka are the neatly furnished place in the o'Evening of pleasure. A fullNuts. All the leading brand James E. Turner SUCCESSOR TO RICE BRO D. Q. DIV 515 Furniture and Stove his plant and added more help until he has succeeded in establishing quite a large and successful business. His principal trade is with the wholesale furniture factories and the manufacturers of all grades of mattresses. He employs five assistants regularly, and more as the season's demand requires. Mr. Perry is one of St. Joe's most respected citizens, and is truly a type of what the industrious, energetic colored man can be. Several young colored men will take the civil service examination here next week. Twelve new mail carriers are to be added to the force. Mrs. Wm. Brown and Miss Rose Lawrie attended the musical contest at Kansas City, last Saturday. Mrs. Brown represented St. Joe. on program. The annual sermon of the Good Samaritan Lodge was preached at C. M. E. church last Sunday. The Grand Session will be held in this city next month. The High school oratorical contest was held at the A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening. Mesdames Perry, Trent, Jones Stanton, and others returned this week from Lexington, Mo., where they attended the Grand Session of the Ladies' Court. Mrs. Jerry rucker of Atchison is visiting in the city, LINCOLN NEWS Rev. M. Hackney, of Galesburg, Ill., preached two well prepared sermons at the Baptist church last Sunday and also administered sacrament, Miss Emma Rollins, of Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. T. B. Gardner, daughter and son, Lvetta and Ulyses, of Warrensburg, Mo., arrived in the city last week for an indefinite stay. Miss Lucile Gardner returned from the Kearney Military academy Friday of last week after an absence of nine months. Rev. Wooten will attend the District Conference at Hiawatha, Kas., on the 9th inst. The public schools closed June 6 with no colored graduates. RIGHT UP TO NOW AND A LITTLE BEYOND Luenberger Bros., GROCERIES MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY. 933 KANSAS AVENUE. TELEPHONE 201 BARBERS. Good work by good artists Children's Hair Cutting a Specialty. 927 KANSAS AVE., TOPEKA CHILES' Grocery and Amusement Hall. Fancy Groceries, Vegetables and Fruits Sold Cheap for Cash. 1201 Washington St. ce Cream Parlors latest, cosiest and most artisti- city to enjoy an Afternoon or line of Candies, Fruits and s of Cigars. Call and see us. r, Prop., 1303 KAS., AVE TOPEKA. VEN, Kansas Avenue Installment Payments Mrs David Prewitt entertained Mrs. Bridges, of Omaha last Thursday. The Daughters of Bethel gave their annual celebration and drill at the K. P. Castle Wednesday of last week. A large crowd witnessed the drill and listened to a well rendered program. Balwin Philips, aged 76 years, died last Thursday after a lingering illness of more than a year. He leaves a wife, daughter and three grandchildren to mourn his demise. Funeral services were held Saturday at the A. M. E. church of which he had been a faithful member for many years. It was his last request that Rev. G. C. Clark, of Leavenworth, Kas., preach his funeral, which he did, and paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of the deceased. His remains were laid to rest in Wyuka cemetery. The annual sermon will be preached to the Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacle Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Miss Goldie Murry will deliver the welcome address at the banquet to be tendered Booker T. Washington the 12th, and John Dickinson will act as toast master. Major Moore will serve as his escort from the State University reception given by the faculty in his honor. Rev. J. D. Underwood, of Ft. Madison, Ia., will preach Sunday at the Baptist church. The Children's Day program will be at 12.30 p. m. Rev. M. Hackney left last Monday for Atchison, Kas. EMPORIA. KAS. Richard Moore visited relatives in Paola, Kansas City and Topeka last week. Miss Nettie James returned last week to her home in Topeka after a successful term in the State Normal. Thos. Bain is now an employee of the State Insane Asylum at Topeka. Miss Ethel Stafford, Kansas City, Kas., is visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Ossie Fox and daughter little Blossom, of Topeka are visiting relatives and friends. S. E. COR. OF SQUARE PAOLA, KAS KANSASSAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) Authorized Capital $700,000 stock solicited by correspondence. General solicitor and financial agent, :J. S. HALE. A ALL CA DEAFNESS OR ARE NOW by our new invention. Only HEAD NOISES CEAN F. A. WERMAN, OF Gentlemen: — Being entirely cured of deafness a full history of my case, to be used at your诊察. About five years ago my right ear began to my hearing at the same time. I underwent a treatment for catarrh, for this ber of physician, among others, the most eminent only an operation could help me, and even then then cause, but the hearing in the affected ear then saw your hearing, ordinarily ment. After I had used it only a few days acco- to-day, after five weeks, my hearing in the diseased heartily and beg to remain. Very truly you. Our treatment does not interfere with examination and YOU CAN CURE YOU advise free. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC. **Gentlemen:** Being entirely cured of deafness, thanks to your treatment, I will now give you a full history of my case, to be used at your discretion. I will be wearing a right ear began to sing, and this kept on getting worse, until I lost my hearing in this ear eventually. I underwent a treatment for catarrh, for three months, without any success, consulted a number of physicians, among others, the most eminent ear specialist of this city, who told me that the head sores would then cease, but the hearing in the affected ear would be lost forever. I then saw your advertisement accidentally in a New York paper, and ordered your treatment. After I had used it only a few days according to your directions, the noises ceased, and because my learning in the department has been entirely restored, I thank you heartily and beg to remain Yery truly yours. F. A. WERMAN, 790 S. Broadway, Baltimore, Md. Our treatment does not interfere with your usual occupation. Examination and advice free. YOU CAN CURE YOURSELF AT HOME at a nominal cost. INTERNATIONAL AURAL CLINIC, 596 LA SALLE AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. J. H. Smith's little babe is on the sick list. Mrs. Lucy Duncan was elected delegate to the district meeting of the Household of Ruth which convenes in Topeka in July. Miss Emma Carter will represent the A. M. E. Sunday school at the convention 'in Hutchinson this week. She left Monday evening for that place accompanied by Miss Ethel Stafford, district superintendent. Rev. F. G. Barr stopped over a few hours with friends Monday evening. He was accompanied by Rev. W. H. H. Jones en route to the Sunday School convention in Hutchinson. Misses Willa Merriweather, Nellie Ellis and Cyrena G. Smith returned Wednesday to their homes in Topeka after a successful term in the State Normal. They were accompanied by Misses Eva and Mamie Elliott. Miss Carrie Smith and Miss Ingram, of Atchison are attending the summer school at the State Normal. A reception was given by some young men at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Wicks complimentary to A. J. Buckner, a recent graduate of the high school and Miss Ethel Stafford, of Kansas City, Saturday of last week. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present. Miss Bertha Tipton returned last week from a visit to Wichita and reports a very pleasant time. The Sunday school entertainment of the Second Christian church was a success in every respect. Mammoth Cave One of America's greatest wonders is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 90 miles south of Louisville. This Company has just issued a very interesting booklet of 32 pages descriptive of the Cave. This booklet is well illustrated with many fine half-tone cuts, is printed on enameled book paper and design on cover is in three colors and very attractive. If you want a copy send 10 cents in silver or stamps to C. L. STONE, Goe'l Pass, Agent Louisville & Nashville R.R. Louisville, Ky. Our meals begin at 6:00 a.m. Best meals in the city. A trial will convince you. Mrs. Nannie King, Prop. MRS. A. FINLEY formerly of Leavenworth is at 2319 Champa St., Denver, Colo. Is prepared to give FIRST-CLASB room accommodations to the traveling public. CLEAN BEDS A SPECIALTY. When in Denver stop there. 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Any choir wishing to enter will be taxed an entrance fee of $3. The choirs will be boarded during the contest. Cheap rates from all over the state as there will be Chautauqua assembly here. Let us know at once as May 20 will be the limit given to enter. Contest will take place JUNE 27 J. B. ODAIR. 810 Congress Street. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Lucy McLemore, plaintiff, vs. Alce McLemore. No. 21,650. The state of Kansas to said Defendant, Alce McLemore. The said defendant, Alec McLemore, will take notice that the said plaintiff, Lucy McLemore, of the county of Shawnee, KY, has been the 1st day of May, 1922, commence an action and filed petition in the district court within and for the county of Shawnee, KY, to have that the said Alec McLemore must appear and answer said petition so filed before the 1st day of July, 1922, or said petition will be taken as true, and a judgment and decree will be rendered in said court divorcing said plaintiff from said defendant, and restoring to her, her maiden name of Lucy Black, and granting to said plaintiff such other and further remedy in equity the nature of her case may require. Witness my hand and seal of said court of Topeka, this lst day of May, 1902. [Seal.] A. M. CALLAHAN, Clerk of the District Court. By Zora B. West, Deputy. JOSEPH REED, Attorney for Plaintiff. BOURBION COUNTY ANNOUNCEMENTS For County Treasurer. 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THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER Probate Judge. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of probate Judge of Miami county, subject to the next Republican primaries. Ed. H. Wilson. I hereby announce my candidacy for renomination for the office of Sheriff of Miami county, subject to the next Republican primaries. A. H. JELLY. County Treasuries. I hereby announce my candidacy for renomination for the office of County Treasury, subject to the next Republican primaries. J. M. GEORGE.