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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. KANSAS POLITICAL NOTES Historical Society State House GAME IV The People KANSAS POLIT That Senatorial Fight is Constantly Warming up-Stanley and Curtis Seem to Be the Strong Men-Other Interesting Gossip of a Political Nature. The people of this great state are not ready to be delivered into the hands of the trusts. There are several men who would go a long way towards making a fourfold better Senator than this man Chester L. Long, of the Seventh District. There is that dignified congressman, W. A. Caldernead from the Fifth district whose mouth is not like unto a fly trap, but when it opens, says something that has weight. That honest and honorable gentleman, Charles F. Scott, congressman-at-large, the man that never lies to his constituents, would dignity that august body, or Shawnee's little brave, Charles Curtis, who is in the hearts of the people, would add luster to the house of solons. And there is another, who presides over the commonwealth of this great state who has endeared himself to the hearts of the people, and with his matchless oratory, W. E. Stanley would light up Ben Tillman with the torch of love, and cause him to forget his hatred of the Negro. Yes, we could mention a great number before reaching the class that Chester I. Long trains in. Judging from what we have seen and heard of him, we think he is a dead match for W. A. Reeder, of the Sixth district—a man who should develop into a first-class school house statesman before entering upon legislative duties. This man Long fooled the state convention into passing the Cuban reciprocity bill. He thought he would make himself popular in the race for the senate. The bill is hung up for lack of understanding, making a fool of us. This government wants Cuba annexed and Long's judgment is too poor to understand. The American people never intended that Cuba should be a free and independent government and she never will. Steve B. Elkins has offered an annexation bill already which will more than likely be adopted. A careful reading of the constitution and agreement between Cuba and the United States will show that there is a string attached to it. Turn Long down, he is no statesman, but a trickster, as was shown by his fooling the people—and with their eyes open too. The laboring classes want to see a man in the senate who is friendly toward them and Long is not. Trusts or bust is his motto. Tricksters, schemers and men of that class can use him, but honest, laboring and industrious people cannot. Pass him by; if we don't, it will prove a costly experiment. Vote him down, vote down his candidates for the legislature and don't let them rise. The Hon. Charles Curtis is making a vigorous campaign for U. S. Senator. Below, we publish comments from influential papers, and supporters of his policy. The poor, rich, high and low can meet and talk with him concerning business without a middle man. He is truthful, reliable, can be trusted to do what he tells you. He is a staunch friend of the old soldier, the Spanish American boys, the black man, the white man, the Red man, the rich man, the laboring man and every man. He is for justice, fairness and equality at law, free ballot and fair count. The Garnett Republican-Plaindealer, edited by Howard M. Brooke, comes out for Charles Curtis for United States Senator. It says: "In the selection of United States Senator to succeed W. A. Harris, the politicians will find, when the final test is made, that the voter has kept close tab on all their plans, and he has a scheme of his own, and that is to send to the Senate one of the most useful members of the Congressional delegation. Congressman Curtis has been in the lower house of Congress several years. He is well versed in department methods and affairs and has proven a very useful and influential member of Congress. He is well fitted for the higher post of duty in the Senate. He is a man of the people, as shown by his victory over the Leland combine in the campaign of 1900. He will have the support of three-fourths of the Republican voters of the state if he wants the place, notwithstanding Gov. Stanley's and Congressman Long's combination." "These are great days for Kansas, and the influence of such men as Curtis is getting all for Kansas that is coming to the state, and that is saying a great deal. We say without hesitation and without fear of contradiction, that Charles Curtis is the most valuable member of Congress Kansas ever had. And why? A Kansas man has been appointed as Commissioner of Pensions on account of the gallant fight made by Charles Curtis on H. Clay Evans. As soon as the news had been received that Frederick Funston had captured Aguinaldo, Mr. Curtis called upon the President, urging Mr. Funston's appointment to a brigadier generalship in the United States army. While we were in Topeka Mr Curtis' constituents told us that if a resident of the First district were to send a sample of calico to Mr. Curtis in Washington, with a request that he match it and send back a yard, that Charles Curtis would do his best to comply with the wishes of HON. CHARLES CURTIS. that particular constituent. He is loved and admired wherever he is known. Thousands of settlers were enabled to get fine homes in the rich and fertile Indian country because of Charles Curtis' work, eighteen hours a day, during the pa-t few years in the National House of Representatives. Everywhere you hear the name of Curtis, of Kansas. It has become a magic wand, which wields a wonderful influence over good things for Kansas. It is an all good Pandora box from which no evils ever come. And here's to Charlie Curtis, the most valuable and worthy member of Congress Kansas ever had. He deserves promotion to the Senate."—The Columbus Courier. "Fellow citizens: The contest that is going on is a battle which will determine whether the Hon. Chas. Curtis, member of Congress, will be supported as a candidate for a seat in the United States Senate. As a neighbor of Mr. Curtis for several years in Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas, I desire to tell of the man as I know him. Mr. Curtis is every inch a gentleman. courteous, obliging and trustworthy. He is a Kansas boy with French and Indian blood in his veins. He worked his way up from poverty to fame. He is a product of Kansas schools intellectually. He is typical Kansan. In his life work he has recognized no color line between races. His ten years service as congressman is an object lesson for every citizen. He has guarded the rights of all the people, white and black. He has been the old soldiers' best friend and champions their battles in and outside the halls of congress; has procured appropriations for all the federal institutions in the state when he alone represented Republicanism in Congress when Populism held sway for a time. He has stood by the Kansas boys in the Spanish-American war. It was he who voted and urged the passage of the Lodge bill which sought to protect the Negroes' political rights in the South; who had the 23rd Kansas regiment sent to Cuba during the Spanish American war: who has had 12 TOPEKA, KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 20 1902. Negroes appointed to positions at Washington—more than all other congressmen in Kan-as combined—Curtis is the Charles Sumner of Kansas. Fellow citizens, remember the Negro is passing through a terrible ordeal politically at this time. We should stand by the true and tried friends at this time. We need U. S. Senators in congress who will vote and use their influence to blot out Tillmanism and Gormanism, men who can be counted on to strike a blow at disfranchisement. Mr. Curtis is such a man. Colored men, we are on trial in this country. Awake! Rise up like men and show yourselves worthy of the ballot. If we do not stand by our friends in such a time as this it will be but a brief time when no one will come to fight our battles and face unfavorable criticism. Don't let local conditions blind your eyes. I am sure money cannot drive you from your post of duty. Stand by the Curtis candidates for the legislature, and you will help all the Negroes of the state and good citizenship will stamp the badge of honor on your brow. Kansas is watching you! Your friend, W. I. Grant, Kansas City, Kansas." Hon. W. E. Stanley, who has announced his candidacy for the United States senate, is receiving indorsements from all over the state. Of the thirty odd representatives nominated, he has secured his share. The fight will be narrowed down between him and the Hon. Charles Curtis. Gov. Stanley is now completing his second term as governor which he has filled to the entire satisfaction of the laboring and business people of the state. Not one thing can be said against him. He is bright, kind, humane and cheerful, always trying to bring comfort out of chaos. His administration has been indorsed by a thousand different public meetings. He is one of the class of men we want in the senate—shysters and hypocrites should be relegated to the rear for all time to come. The people have an abiding faith in the Governor and would trust him with their interests at Washington. Make no mistake the fight between Stanley and Curtis should be friendly. If the honest people quarrel over this matter, it will be like the cat, monkey and the cheese, Long would step in, and this is not what the people want. See that your representatives are for [Image of a man in profile, wearing a suit and tie]. GOV. W. E. STANLEY. Curtis or Stanley before you pledge them your support. Do not vote for a man who will sell out at the next legislature. Tie him hand and foot. Space will not allow us to reproduce the good things being said about the Governor, but later on we will inform the public as to his popularity. What is the matter with Bro.F.P. Mac Lennan, of the Topeka State Journal, that he continues to harp on and rehash the Kelly matter? It is settled. The people have spoken in unmistakable terms on that case and will speak louder in November, not withstanding the Journal to the contrary. When Mr. Kelly went out of that office, a little less than a century ago, a competent and expert book accountant was employed to examine. His report was, all was well and no fault found in this man. Now, some devil has been working and changing accounts and messing things, so that it was apparent even to a fool that something was wrong with the books. But no sane man who is honest would entertain the thought that a county which boasts of its wealth and intelligence, would have allowed this transaction to go unnoiced until Gabriel was about to blog his trumpet, or Rip Van Winkle arose from his slumber to find such a shortage. Mac, shut up and don't let the public know you can be fooled so easy. We know you are looking for sensations to publish, but pick up something that is not cheesey. If you would acquaint yourself with some facts that you know are sensational and some truth in, and that the people would believe, you could accomplish more. Mr. Kelly has proven himself honest and a gentleman of integrity before he was county clerk and after, by holding several responsible positions of trust. If we are to build up we must do it with sincerity—not say we personally like this or that man, and openly decry him to the public. Mr. Kelly has a family, so has the editor of the Journal. If nothing is to be gained by such methods why not be decent about it. Let us do unqt others as we would have others do unto us. Nothing is to be gained by this method, Bro. Mac, so be a man. You can sell as many papers by not rehashing this over and over again. Let bygones be bygones. The scripture says, "take up the cross and follow me." Nothing can be gained by trying to mortify and injure the feelings of this man and his loving family who stand high in Topeka. The social world as well as the business world don't like rotuncalled for and it ought to be stopped Harry Michael, the popular candidate for county attorney of Leavenworth county, is one of the most pleasing and pleasant gentlemen in the state, and this with his thorough knowledge of the law, makes defeat impossible. The Republican state committee at its meeting Tuesday night, unarimously selected Morton Albaugh as chairman and F. C. Raney, of Fort Scott, as secretary. The re election of Mr. Albaugh is a just recognition of true worth and ability. He is one of the shrewdest campaign engineers in the country. Mr. Raney is a Fort Scott newspaperman of long standing, a perfect gentleman in all that the term implies, and as secretary will prove his worth. The date of opening the campaign, as yet remains unsettled. He is Topeka's well beloved son and we are all pleased. A telegram was received in Topeka last week from National Committeeman D. W. Mulvane, announcing the appointment of Mr. James A. Page, president of the Kansas Lincoln Day club, to a position in the pension department. He is one of us and is doing much to assist in building up the race. In his new field we wish him unbounded success. The people of Washington can well feel proud of such an addition to their society. N. C. THE SAME OLD STORY. The following is a copy of a letter sent to the Kansas City Journal by the colored citizens of Paula, correcting a false report sent from that county. It is too often the case that such mistakes (?) are made by the correspondents of daily papers, but are never corrected if found to be untrue. There is always enough large type to display the crimes of the Negro, but none-in the "cases" if it becomes necessary to correct any false accusation made against him. PAOLA, KAS, June 10, 1902. To the Kansas City Journal: There appeared in the columns of the Journal, on May 31, an article from Osawatomie, this county, entitled, "May Be a Lynching." The article went on to say that a Negro had as saulted the wife of a respectable farmer near Osawatomie and a mob was alter him. Now, Mr. Editor, later developments have shown that no Negro was connected with the outrage in the remotest degree. The step-daughter has made a confession, stating that she committed the outrage upon her mother. As the Journal gave space and publicity connecting a Negro with this crime, we the undersigned, colored citizens of Miami county, ask space to make correction, in order that our race may not be held under the ban for a crime it never perpetrated. We fear the enforcements of law and the punishment of those who are found guilty of crime, but protest against being made the "scapegoat" for people with white faces and black hearts, who commit crime in our name. An innocent Negro came near losing his life over this affair and it is time for those who are entrusted with the enforcements of laws to take measures to insure that every man, white or black, may have a fair and just trial. (Signed.) REV. WM. B. JOHNSON, G. W. LOWRY, R. M. SHELBY, R. WILSON, G. M. DUNCAN, GEORGE VAN. The Color Line Drawn J, G. Groves, a wealthy potato grower of Edwardsville, Kansas, the man who found a fortune in the fertile lands of the Kaw valley, ran up against the color line last week in a way that brought him to a stand still. Mr. Groves found himself in the west bottoms where he had just arrived from his train, and having to meet some business men that day, desired to get a shave. In looking around he saw a small, less than two-by-four barber shop, presided over by a colored barber. Thinking that being a small place his patronage would be appreciated the more, Mr. Groves went in and in a friendly way asked to be shaved, but was informed by the barber that he did not shave colored men. After Mr. Groves had recovered from the shock he expressed himself in a manner that must have reminded the barber very strongly of the withering hot winds of the state of Kansas in former days. Mr. Groves is like some men who have plenty of money to buy all the clothes they need and who are self-made men with an apparent disregard for their personal appearance, so that he has a very ordinary appearance at times, but a short conversation with the gentleman and a knowledge of his life will show him to be an extraordinary man. It is gratifying to note that the colored barber who had the self-styled distinction of shaving white men only is now no longer a leader in society on the strength alone of his occupation Time was when he was; but conditions have changed now. No man can be condemned for choosing any honest avocation in life that suits him to make a living by, but when a Negro caters to other races and excludes his own people it causes an involuntary feeling of resentment to him no matter how small in members of the same race. J. A. W. PUEBLO. COLO. Miss Huddleson of Topeka is in the city for a visit. Miss Susis Pace of Topeka is visiting here. Joe Johnson of Topeka and Lawrence is here. Burdette Jones of Georgie owns much real estate and is a speculator. G. T. Canada owns a second hand store. Mrs. Mason of Topeka conducts an equal rights restaurant on first street. Dr. A. Mason the popular pastor of the 58th Baptist church has returned from Texas where he spent his vacation. Tom McAdoo has gone to Green wood Springs. William Hatcher has the best barber and does the largest business on any shop in the city. Bill Guy of Topeka is one of Sherriff Heumun's most active deputies. Rev. Hardy of Whichita has charge of the Baptist Church of south Pueblo since he came here in a short time has bought two lots for a new church and raised two weeks ago $1,400 for the building. Mrs. Geley. W. Robinson of Leadville was a delegate to the Ladie Court and was the guest of Mrs. Townsend. Ben Hampton of Great Bend is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Holly. Mrs. Scott of Lawrence is here. Clarence Gregg of Topeka is here. Hulda Wear of Topeka is here. Jean Stanley and brother and Doe Lemon of Leavenworth are here. Sergant W. J. Baker of Leavenworth now of Denver is on Gov Ormens staff and was here last week with the Governor. Will Ransom and wife of Topeka are here. Tob Hayworth of Topeka is here and is busy. Agency Topeka Plaindealer Eureka Drug Store Carl W. Shaffer, Pharmacist,810 E. Twelfth St. Kansas City, Mo. Temperate Drinks. Colored citizens to the number of 600 gathered at Faneuil Hall last evening to protest against the disfranchisement of their race in Southern states. The mass meeting was held under the auspices of the Massachusetts Racial Protective Association, assisted by a committee of citizens. The speakers were the Hon. Edmund H. Deas of South Carolina, ex-Governor J. Q. A. Brackett, the Hon. Archibald H. Grimke, W. E. Brown, William Trotter and the Rev. W. H. Scott, president of the association. The Rev. W. H. Scott presided, E. E. Brown, who read the call for the meeting, said that it the distran chisement of the Negro in the South was continued, the constitution was a humbug and a farce. Instead of allowing the soldiers to kill defenceless women and children in the Philippines by the sand cure and water cure, he added, they should be sent to the barbarous states in the South and convert the heathen there. Letters were then read by the Rev. Johnson W. Hill from the Hon. E. D. Crumpacker, of Indiana, Gov. Crane, ex-Gov. G. S. Boutwell, Moorfield Storey, the Hon. S. W. McCall, and Alvah A. Perry. The Hon. Archibald Grimke reviewed the events leading up to the civil war, and continuing, said: "Intrenched in the South today, is an aristocracy based on race. The whole tendency of things down there is to decitizenize the blacks, to reduce them to a condition of permanent inferiority. This is aristocratizing the republic with a vengeance. For with the right to vote, the right to a voice in making the laws, denied to any class of people in an industrial republic like ours, such class must go from bad to worse in the struggle for existence in competition with more favored classes. It reduces the efficiency of such a class as a producer of wealth not alone in respect to its wealth, but in respect to the section in which it lives, as well. I am no alarmist, but this aristocratic revolution, unless checked, will invade the North "The Law department of the United States government is moving against the beef trust. And I see by my Monday morning's Herald that the interstate commerce commission is to begin an investigation into the charge that certain railroads are practicing discrimination against shippers of live stock and in favor of packing house products and dressed meats. But alas, how different is the attitude of the government toward investigation of that greatest of all discriminations, namely, the wholesale disfranchisement of Negroes in the South. "A few months ago the bravest and most far-seeing of the repre-entatives of Massachusetts in either branch of Congress offered a resolution to investigate the subject merely. The administration which is opposed to meddling in any manner with the Southern question, was found equal to the occasion. When it could not silence the voice of Congressman Moody regarding the matter, it lifted him with true Italian cunning from the floor of the House and landed him safely in the cabinet where the gag may be more effectively employed. Thus passed the Moody resolution to dusty death. "Congressman Crumpacker presented to the present Congress a resolution which provided for the appointment by the speaker of a select committee of 13, whose duty it shall be, and who shall have full and ample power, to investigate into the validity of the election laws of the several states and the manner of their enforcement, and whether the right to vote at any election for President and Vice-President of the United States, representatives in Congress, the executive and judicial officers of any of the states or the members of the legislature thereof, is denied to any male inhabitants of any of the states, being 21 years of age and citizens of the United States, or in any way abridged, except for crime." "This resolution, so reasonable, moderate and just: fell a victim to a wretched bargain struck between NUMBER 23. Disfranchisement Plot Loudly Denounced-An Enthusiastic Meeting in Fanueil Hall, Boston The Hon. Archibald Grimke and E. H. Deas Talk. southern oligarchy on the one hand and Republican advocates of Cuban reciprocity on the other. It sleeps today amid the dust heaps of old congressional documents, a sleep which will know no awakening during the present session of Congress. And while it sleeps the tide of wrong and of peril—wrong to the blacks and black peril to the Republic—is advancing nearer and rising higher and higher toward the point where to ignore it longer will mean widespread disaster to industrial democracy, to republican institutions in America." It was some time before ex-Gov. Brackett could proceed; so loud and long was the cheering. He said the denial of the right to vote to a class of citizens solely on account of their race and color was a palpable violation of the constitution. He termed it a worse case of nullification than that attempted 70 years ago under lead of John C. Calhoun President Andrew Jackson then threatened to hang Calhoun for his attempt to nullify the constitution, but when an attempt is made to nullify the constitution, such as this one is, what stand does Congress take, he a ked. The Hon. Edmund H. Deas of S. Carolina, was the last speaker. He warned colored men of the North that the wrongs heaped against their brethren in the South may yet be visited upon them if the things asked for were not granted. "Men are now sitting in both houses of Congress, put there by your votes," he declared, "who are still as death whenever the rights of the Negro are involved. It was but last week that the venemoun-tongued Senator Tillman from my own state stood up in his place in the United States Senate and boasted that a minority of the people of South Carolina were bound to rule that commonwealth by fair means or foul. And then, with a daring and intrepid idy of a very devil, he shook his defiant finger in the face of the entire Republican Senate and defied a single man to say that he would not do the same under like circumstances, and the entire Republican Senate gave silence for an answer. How long will you men of the north vote for men who remain silent when your race is traduced? "The constitutional measures are the most cunning and cowardly of them all. They endeavor to observe the letter and violate the spirit of the national constitution. The political leaders of the new South are moral cowards. The charge could never have been brought against the anti-bellum leaders in that section. They try to tell a lie and the truth at the same time. In the same breath they blow hot and cold, fair and foul. These Southern Democrats are counting upon the cowardice of the colored race and upon the indifference of Northern Republicans, "When the brave Judge Crumpacker introduced a measure to limit the representation of the South emnats to the legitimate, bona fide voters. we all felt that it was a measure of exact justice. The great Republican party owes it to itself and its own preservation to see it that this measure is put through and enforced. It is downright dishonesty on the part of the South to deprive the Negro of the right to vote, and at the same time enjoy the benefit of his representation. And it is downright cowardice on the part of the Republican party to permit them to do so. "So I insist the Negroes should meet their shibboleth; they should vote for no man who would not oppose at least these three things—the lynch law, Jim Crow cars and disfranchisement. Today, South Carolina is in t hands of the worst set of federal officials that ever disgraced a sta. The cause is evident. McLaurin, who has betrayed every party, every faction of a party and every friend he ever had and is thereby discredited at home, has been allowed to dictate appointments, directy and indirectly, through a so-called member of the Republican national committee, who is no more a member of said committee than either of you gentlemen here." Topeka Plain sealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO., 112 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES One ear by mail..... $1 Six months by mail..... 750 Three months by mail..... 500 entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second claim in matter FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1902. EDITORIAL COMMENT Our Religious Movements. "For in religion as in friendship, they who profess most are ever the least sincere," say Sheridan in his discantings on religious sincerity. The amount of energy our people have put into religious development since emancipation lays them open to the above imputation. But this is not a true charge. The Negro is sincere according to his lights. Religion is a growth, a development, and its effectiveness depends largely on the intellectual status of a people. Our people are exhibiting remarkable intellectual development with a correspondingly larger comprehensive grasp of the salient principles of religious development as applied to every day life. The old theory of "take all this world and give me Jesus" is being gradually discarded and the Negro preacher is taking up the more practical text of the American white man, of laying up a few treasures on earth as well as treasures in heaven. Earthly treasures are a mighty important element in a people's development, and to no race of people are they more essential than to the Negro. In our religious movements no sectarian element has been exempt. The Negro has church organization from the Roman Catholic down to Dowie's peculiar theories. He has all accessories—the Christian Endeavor, the Epworth League the institutional church, the social settlement, and hundred other little clubs and circles that go to make up the life of the church. The establishment of all these organizations has not been without great self-denial on the part of those who are the salt of the earth. The work of the Negro religionist has been overshadowed by the disposition of the public press to give unusual space to the increasing and much magnified criminality of the Negro and the questionable exploits of the Negro statesmen and politicians. In fact, the absorbing interest in politics has given to our church work a place near the, cot of the column. But in spite of this the work has gone on, left often times in the hands of a few devoted women, until the colossal structure they have reared, and the great work they are in a position to do, draws public attention. Drawbacks to the Work. THE PLAINDEALER in presenting this question to the Negroes of Kansas does so with the hope of rousing our people to a full knowlege of the situation and believes that out of this knowlege will come better and more substantial results. The spread of Christ's Kingdom on earth is the work of the church. Effective church work makes better and more conscientious citizens. It is to bring about this result, that the church workers must labor. For the past twenty years our people have been building church edifices in the west. So zealous has been the Negro church builders that there is not a hamlet containing a handful of Negroes, but has its Negro church, and in the larger cities like Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison, St. Joseph, Omaha, Lincoln, St. Louis and Topeka almost every denomination has its church spire pointing heaven- ed by Negro church organization in these various cities will run up into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. To build these churches has necessitated the raising of immense sums of money from a people whose earning capacity is small, and whose accumulated wealth is considerably less than the entire value of the church property. This has been a draw back to the real work of instilling Christian principles in the minds of the auditors. In most instances the drawback lies in the multiplying of churches of the same denomination, growing out of internal dissensions. A portion of a congregation becomes dissatisfied with the management of the majority, arbitrarily withdraws, and thus a new church is founded. With the founding of a new church comes the added expenses on the community of supporting its pastor and other incidental expenses, as well as paying for the structure. Here arises another drawback. With organization of new churches in any community comes the dividing of the financial income of the church, which means less salary to the pastor in charge, and a lengthing of the time of payment of the building debts. This thing has gone on until begging money for church edifices, pastor's salaries, and current expenses have taken the place of the real work of the Church. More time is devoted to lifting the collection than to the preaching of the gospel of right living. Contracting Church Debts. Very few Negro churches are out of debt. There is a constant clamor for the rally. Special days in each month are set aside for the purpose of raising money to meet the bonded indebtedness. Concerts, entertainments, and festivals are given, in the church and out, and ingenious devices are evolved for the purpose of raising money to meet these never decreasing obligations. No person will object to the payment of honest debts contracted. None will object to the building of churches. But common sense would dictate that it is not an act of wisdom on the part of a congregation to indebt itself beyond its means to pay, any more than it is for an individual. Our church people should take a common sense veiw of these matters, and not mortgage the children "even unto the fourth generation". We do not believe it is required by God of his followers to live in one hundred dollar homes and build ten thousand dollar churches. Two years ago, two churches were built in a western city by Negroes at a cost of one hundred thousand dollars. They are beautifull structures, and a credit to the city in which they are built, but how do they compare with the homes of the majority of those who come to worship. In that city the average income of the large Negro population will not exceed thirty dollars per month throughout the year, and the majority live in rented property. How much more Christianity would have been displayed had the pastors urged the members of their congregation to buy homes, save their money; open business enterprises for the employment of their boys and girls, and satisfied their religious ambitions by worshiping God in a less pretentious edifice. It is very clear that the effectiveness of Negro churchmen as elements in the future uplift of the race will depend largely upon a changing of the direction of the energy of the church from a great church building force to a great character building force. It is a matter of much concern at this time to our churchmen, the meagre attendance of young people and their failure to become a positive force in the carrying on of its works. A glance over the rolls of any of our churches will disclose the information that but very few are entering the church, and when they do, their action is largely perfunctory and passive. There is also a marked falling off in the attendance of Sunday Schools and an increased attendance at dancing parties, etc., that a few years ago were so much tabooed by our young people. There is a cause for this somewhere and the finding of it and the suggesting of a remedy, presents a serious problem for our ministry and laymen. Many of our young people are remaining outside our churches for the reason that they do not care to hug the bugboo of church indebtedness. Othes offer reasons more trivial, but the fact remains that they are not manifesting the interest in the work of our churches that marked the older class, who are now rapidly being gathered to their fathers. Our Preachers. A few years ago a Kansas Negro editor incurred the everlasting displeasure of a conference of our preachers by jocularly referring to their propensity for chicken and fat feather beds. We sincerely trust that the Negro preachers and church people will not allow their passion and prejudices against the craft to cause them to rise up in righteous indignation and heave anathamas against this paper because of our few remarks on the Western Negro church's propensity to contract debts. What we have said is in a spirit of great concern for the future usefulness of the churches of our people. Our churches can be made a great moral power. They can only be so through the guidance of high minded pastors, possessing intelligence and spirituality. The Negro preacher must come up to the level of the race's intellectual development. He must cease to place the gathering of dollars, and multiplying of churches above the moral, financial, and intellectual improvement of those placed in his charge. These must be counselled to less denominational jealousy and more united effort to spread the Kingdom of Christ among men. The Negro preachers have done a great work. But there must be a change of method to accord with the changing conditions of our people. In Womans' World. A Good Opening. Lawrence is one of the pretty towns of Kansas. There one finds a host of generous hearted, hospitable people. In this town is an excellent opening for some of our girls. While so many are sacrificing and toiling to become school teachers; it is surprising that they overlook splendid openings for employment as remunerative. Lawrence wants a first class Negro dressmaker. A young lady can find plenty to do there. There is an opening for a colored dressmaker who also under stands something of millinery work, in Topeka, Leavenworth and Kansas City as well as Lawrence. By making a determined effort to obtain a foothold along these lines our women will be taking hold of the race question in a tangible way. Mother's Unions. Mrs. Susan Paul Vashon, President of the Missouri State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, recently delivered an address to the Mother's Uuion; from which we take the following excerpts; "In considering the necessity and importance of the organization known as Mother's Unions, we claim that the principles which control, direct and govern the operations of so vast a scheme, are the factors which enter into and determine the value and scope of the enterprise, and should be given deliberate thought and careful attention. It is not within the province of this necessarily brief article to enter into a dissertation upon the merits or requirements of the organization in question, and I wish only to set forth the main and important influences which are calculated to insure success. "Reciprocity of ideas, comparisons of methods, suggestions born of experience, unity of motive, and other agencies of equal importance, underlie and support the arch, of which parental affection is the keystone, and the crown of motherhood the unfading glory. To all minds, 'the interchange of thought brings wisdom,' and when the subject under consideration is the one near and dear to the mother's heart, the future of the child becomes of all absorbing interest, and its advancement is the source of earnest solicitude. "Difference of temperment, diversity of taste, and not least in the category, the prenatal influence, which is frequently responsible for many of the wayward inclinations which beset child life; and even though the same environments exist, we may readily perceive the necessity of different methods in different cases. "It is scarcely necessary in this connection, to quote the trite, but quite appropriate axiom, 'In union is found strength,' for the name itself of the organization suggests the idea of unity—unity of purpose, unity of method and as individuals, as women, as mothers, unity in the crusade against ignorance and vice among the youth of today. "There is still another element which assists materially in forming the basis of that design, which, if fulfilled, is destined to embrace within its scope the broadest charity, the purest love, and it is a tenet upon which the success of the enterprise will largely depend. "The wise and gentle Jean Paul Richter said, 'I love God and every little child.' In that sentence, so beautiful in its simplicity, so comprehensive and tender, is found the keynote to the situation which Mothers Unions must occupy in every community in which they are found. "It would, I feel, be worse than useless to formulate an interminable set of rules for the government of unions, and ignore, or regard with indifference, a principle, the establishment of which promises most gratifying results to the race. Let love, that potent influence which draws the mother heart and the child heart in strong, indissoluble union, constitute the motive power which shall inspire each mother in her sacred mission to save. Love for the little child—not merely the natural affection which suggests the provision of the necessaries of life,—but the bestowal of sympathy with its childish griefs, joy in its pleasures and activities, patience with its errors and complete appreciation of its sensitive, impressionable child-nature. So shall she win and retain a love. the purest, the sincerest, the most unselfish of all human affections—the love of a little child." A Blunder. One of the greatest blunders of our people is dressing decidedly out of harmony with their homes. It is distressing to see a woman arrayed in purple and fine linen, living in an an ill kept home. Let us have harmony between home and the dress. Satan and Idleness. "I pity the homeless wife, who has no duties—nothing upon which to exercise her skill, ingenuity and interest. After her husband has left for the day, for he is usually a busy bee and has work to do, this queen bee leads the life of a drone and has to plan how to kill time. The husband receives none of the loving little ministries resulting from the labor of her hands or of her wit, in directing the management which is so endearing. She shops and she visits, and unless her soul is a very earnest one Satan will find some mischief for her idle hands. Her freedom from responsibility dwarfs the powers which deteriorate for lack of use."—The Ladies Home Journal. HANNAH. J. E. Rodman, FLORIST PALMS AND CUT FLOWERS. (First published June 13.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, ss. Before L. G. Disney, a justice of the peace, Topeka township, Shawnee county, Kansas. Fraser Bros., plaintiff, vs. the Moneyweight Scale company and the Computing Scale company, defendants The state of Kansas to the Money-weight Scale company and the Computing Scale company, greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed their action against you and have caused a garnishment summons to be issued to the Jewel Grocery company, and that said Jewel Grocery company has answered that they are indebted to you in the sum of $20.00, and that unless you answer the bill of particulars filed herein on or before July 10th, 1902, said bill of particulars will be taken as true and judgment rendered according, and the money so answered to be due by said garnishee will be subjected to the claim of the plaintiff herein. Hereof you will take due notice. Actual 1.25,1.75, 2.50,3.00 Waists 50c SEPARATE SKIRTS Silk Skirts..... Splendid Line of Values Very Cheer Fine Bargain Line Extraordinary of Up-to-date Fabr 35c Emb. Swiss Leather Go 25c Belts..... 35c Belts..... 50c Belts..... 50c Purses 25c 75c " " 50c 1.50 " " $1. Fine Bargain Lines 8½c Lawns ..... 5c Extraordinary offer on 12½c Batistes ..... 7 1-2c Up-to-date Fabrics 30c Tissues ..... 18c 35c Emb. Swisses ..... 21c BARNUM'S Kansas Ave., Telephone c, 18c, 15c, 12c and 10c are the values of the 619 Kansas Ave., 221/2c, 18c, 15c, 120 Dress Stuffs that we price of 61/4c. 22 $ \frac{1}{2} $ c, 18c, 15c, 12c and 10c are the values of the Summer Dress Stuffs that we are now closing out at the one uniform price of 6 $ \frac{1}{4} $ c. They are remnants of the quickest sellers. Lengths run 2 $ \frac{1}{2} $ to 10 yards. Don't delay a moment. Don't waste your time looking for something better, for it is absolutely impossible to find it. 100 Shirt Waists at 35c Each. The prettiest collection of patterns and colorings ever seen in Topeka. Make and fit guaranteed. Real values 65c and 75c. No more at this price after these are sold. Five dozen Ladies' fine Nainsook Drawers, umbrella style, made with cluster of tucks and deep flounce, embroidery or lace trimmed, cheap at 30c, but closing out at 21c. Five dozen Corset Covers, good muslin, thoroughly made, each, 9c. AN UMBRELLA WONDER. One hundred 26 inch Sun Umbrellas, made from the most durable English Serge, have strong steel frames, come in an assortment of very beautiful handles, going at 59c. GREAT MARK-DOWN ON HAMMOCKS. The very best line of Hammocks to be found, priced as follows: The $1.00 kind, 73c; $1.25 kind, 98c; $1.75 kind, $1.19; $2.00 kind, $1.48; $3.00 kind, for $2.25. These are all fine woven—not a common one in the lot. Two thousand yards fine Lawns, dark and light styles. Regular value is 7½c and 8½c. Sale price, 5c. GREAT REDUCTION. The balance of our Children's Ready-made Dresses have been priced one-fourth less than lowest retail selling. This is an entirely new stock, never having handled them before. VERY IMPORTANT. To make room for our Fall and Winter Stock, which will soon arrive, we shall place on sale our entire stock of China and Glassware, now stored in our basement, at absolute wholesale cost. These goods are all fresh and of new style. We call particular attention to the 42- and 53-piece dinner sets, beautifully decorated, and sold everywhere at $5.00 and $7.50. We price these at $2.98 and $4.69. Finest Crystal Glassware, gold decoration, at the price of the common ware. We received a fresh shipment of those $12½ and 15c fine sheer Ginghams, in the blue, pink, red and lavender colorings. These are very scarce. Telephone 230. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes hair or curls the scalp and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off. Ceres daadra and gold can straighten hair for forty years and used by the zanzara. Warranted harmless. Testimonials free on request. It is made in straightening kinky hair. Sewar of instructions. Get the Original Coated Ox Marrow at the genius never before. A delicate necessity for indies, gentlemen and children elegantly perfumed. The great advantage of this hair straightening pomade is that it can straighten your own hair as home. Bring to its superior and lasting qualities it is the perfect hair for anybody to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle. Only 9 cents. Sold at 40 cents for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all express charges. Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address on the back of the bottle for one bottle or $1.40 for three bottles. OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois TWO TRACKS O EXAS A NEW FAST TRAIN Between St. Louis and Kansas City and OKLAHOMA CITY, WICHITA, DENISON, SHERMAN, DALLAS, FORT WORTH And principal points in Texas and the Southwest. This train is new throughout and is made up of the finest equipment, provided with electronics and all other modern traveling conveniences. It runs via our now completed Red River Division. Every appliance known to modern car building and railroading has been employed in the make-up of this service, including Cafe Observation Cars, under the management of Fred. Harvey, Full interior decorators and all details of a trip in this new route will be cheerfully furnished, upon application, by any representative of the FRISCO RAY'S 314 commercial Street Is the place to receive first class accommodations. Lunch Room and the new Ice Cream Parlor notally arranged. Barber Shop in connection. Give us a call. E RAY & SONS., PROPS Emporia, Kansas. California VIA THE Great Rock Island Route Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE Also personally conducted tourist Excursious 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 First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT ST. LAWRENCE, KAS 632-36 Quincy Streer. CITY SIFTINGS Have your prescriptions filled at E. B. Lees, 112 West Eighth street. Edward Miller, of Lawrence spent Monday in the city. Mrs. V. E. Ridley entertained Friday, complimentary to Mrs. M. E. Burgett, of Chicago. Miss Della Jones, of Manhattan is visiting in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Blantyre. Mr. Frank Chiles returned from Chicago Saturday. Mr. Joseph Page left Wednesday for California on an outing. Miss Eva Overr is visiting in Kansas City, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Overr Mr. Frank Blanch has been appointed councilman of the fourth ward to succeed W. T. Chaney who resigned. Mr. Mark Freeman returned from Kansas City Saturday. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, of Kansas City, presided at St. Johns A. M. E. church Sunday where he preached to a large audience. Mesdames Wm. Jacobs, S. Jordan, of Kansas City, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wright. Mrs. J. D. Page returned home Monday from Omaha, where she has been visiting the past three months. Mrs. Geo. W. Smith entertained last Thursday at her home, 1166 Lane, Miss Lena McNeal is ill at her home, $15 East Eleventh Street. Mrs. M. Roberts and Miss Raymos Dyer are visiting friends in Lawrence. The third annual reunion of the Twenty-third Kansas will be held in Leavenworth, Kan., August 2, 3 and 4, 1902. Capt. Wm. Reynolds spent Wednesday in Lawrence in the interest of the Pantatorum. Mr. Wesley Page, of Eskridge is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Page. Mrs. A. Williams returned Wednesday from Oklahoma City, where she spent a month with her son, Robt. Williams. After one day's work and becoming homesick, Messrs. James Bowers and Riley Rodgers left Monday for their home in Lawrence where they say they are going to remain. Mr. Hazel Sanford left Tuesday for Colorado. Mrs. Ida Scales entertained several young folks at her home last Friday evening. The event was a party given in honor of Misses May Williams and Bessie Carter who expect to leave soon for their home in Pratt, Kansas. Mesdames J. Brown, J. Odell, G. W. Smith, J. Abbott, and other promoters of the Orphans' home have purchased a home for colored orphans on Chandler Street. Rev. J. R. Ransom returned Tuesday from Hiawatha, where he held District Conference and Sunday School Convention, Wednesday and Thursday of last wek. Mrs. J. D. Jones is visiting in Atchison, the guest of Rev. W. F. King and wife. DOES STEVENS STATE FACTS? Replying to a reply of Professor Edward Stevens that appeared in your paper June 12, permit me to say, I did not suggest my own name nor the name of anyone else to Mr. Stevens for trustee of the Industrial school. Mr. Stevens, a gentleman for whom I have the profoundest respect suggested the name of a set of gentlemen, mine being one whom he said he would elect as trustee and I advised him to leave my name off. That I would not put myself to no effort to be on the board. Nor would I have anything to do with the settling of the right of property in controlling the school. And he—Mr. Stevens—said I would be called qin question in the settlement of the same. Now as to the fear of my score. As to the more than a score of white and black persons testifying to my knowledge of the election of this board, permit me to say that no one will admit to any such statements. This fact I have given Mr. Carter an inking of myself. If there had been no contest as to the dispute or rights of Mr. Stevens. I should with pleasure be glad to serve him on the board to since to serve him on the account of my connection with State Industrial school at Quinduard, Kansas. His opponents would charge that we were trying to break up his school in the Interest of Quinduard school. I did not say a Steven faction myself but said what the daily papers called the Stevens faction. I have no ill against Professor Edward Stevens but am rather in sympathy with him since he and his wife have prepared themselves to make this their life work. I would be willing to help Mr. Stevens out so long as it does not materially injure myself and family and trespass upon the just rights of others. Desiring not to injureMr. Stevens nor anyone else, at the same time defending my own rights and fair name is my only reason for replying to this reply. I SHALL NOT REPLY TO ANY OTHER. Mrs. Nellie Cooper wife of W. M. Cooper, died last Sunday at her home, 119 North Van Buren. She leaves a husband and six children and a host of friends to mourn her demise. --- The Federation of Arts convened in Kansas City, Kansas, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. The following are delegates from this city: Mesdames E. W. Matley, G. Thompson, S. McCarroll, R. L. Skearce, M. Bradshaw, E. Gaines, J. S. Brashers, L. Washington, J. M. Wrigut, Wm. Reynolds, S. Martin, M. Clarke, M. Hare, M. Jones, R. Hightower, W. T. McKnight, A. M. Ward, E. Drain, L. Manning, C. Morton, T. Tolbert. O. Overr, Misses Lulu and Kate Harris, Lizzie Cooper, Mary Jordan. Eva and Lillie Phillips, Eleanor Brasher, and Lulu Clinkscale. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Gertrude Green to Mr. J. T. Blackwell, June 25. Both are of Chicago. Miss Green taught in the public schools of this city some years ago. Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith of Chicago are visiting in the city, the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grandpre. Miss Eliza Crutcher is attending the Federation of Arts in Kansass City. Mrs. John Page and daughter, Dootothy, returned Wednesday from a visit in Eskridge. Prof. McCoy of Tuskegee, Ala., is visiting in the city, the guest of Prof. Wm. Catter. Just one week from to-day the State Sunday School convention of the Baptists of Kansas will convene in North Lawrence. Final arrangements have been made, and the pastor of the First church, Rev. J. A. Goree, has prepared to take care of all who come. You should hear Rev. E. L. Scruggs of the Western College, Macon, Mo., also Rev. W. M. Beckham, of Austin, Texas, and Rev. Thomas will have the choir from the Baptist church of Salina. With the Shiloh Baptist church choir of Topeka, the singing will be above the average. Let the delegates be in Lawrence on Wednesday night of the 23th. There will be an informal reception at the church in honor of delegates and visitors. Mr. Adolphus T. Hackley, of North Carolina, and Miss Gertrude Minor, of Kansas City, Mo., were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duncan, June 2, 1902, at 3 o'clock p. m. Rev. J. M. Middleton, of Leavenworth, performed the ceremony. Those present were Mrs. A. V. Minor, the bride's mother, and Mrs. J. M. Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. Hackley will make their home in White Cloud. Mr. Hackley has been in our city but a short time, but has made many friends, whom we join in wishing him a happy and prosperous life—Rising Sun. 一. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the elocutionist, and Albert Young, the impersonator, played Monday at St. John A. M. E. church to a large audience. --- The Grand Chapter of the O. E. S. will convene in Emporia next Wednesday, the 25th. New officers will be elected, at this session. Mesdames Gregg, of Lawrence, Wicks, of Emporia, and Lee, of Wyandotte, are the candidates for Grand Royal Matron. A gold watch was presented to the Grand Matron at Leavenworth last session. As it is the custom to present a present to the retiring Matron but to the surprise of the donors she was reelected. The fourth time now the watch has to be represented. The people of Leavenworth are making arrangements for the Third Annual Roulon of the 23d Kansas Vol. Inf. which will be held in this city, August 2, 3, and 4. We are engaging the services of the most able speakers of the surrounding towns and doing our best to secure the service of Booker T. Washington. The 23d Kansas Vol. Inf. is the only colored regiment from Kansas that went to Cuba during the Spanish-American war, and, in fact, it is the only colored regiment in the history of Kansas that has ever gone on foreign soil to fight for our country. We are expecting excursions from all the neighboring cities and a grand time is expected. We hope that each and every citizen of Kansas will feel it his duty to make this reunion a success. There will be an excursion from St. Joseph, Mo. July 5, under auspices of the Colored Labor Union of that city. Almost 500 people will visit our city. They will be entertained at Garfield Park by Jackson's 23d Regiment Band. Baseball, St. Joseph vs. Topeka, all sorts of amusements. Don't spend your money on the 4th. For stand privileges, see N. Chiles, Plaindealer office. This week The Plaindealer job department turned out some nice note heads, statements, letter heads, envelopes, etc., for Guy Bros., and also J. M. Ferguson. These gentlemen are numbered among Topeka's most successful business firm and each carry nice, clean, and fresh stocks of groceries, and are deserving of all the patronage they receive. We hope to see the day when colored people will cease to go out of their way to purchase goods when a member of the race can do so at the same price. Mrs. Bettie Hale, of Memphis, Tenn., is visiting her son, Dr. W. E. Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Graves, at 404 Kansas avenue. 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. (Scal) Attest: A. M. Callaham, Clerk. In the District Court in and for Shawnee County, Kansas. No. 21709. Mary Barnes, Plaintiff, vs. Harrison Barnes, Defendant. The said defendant herein is hereby notified that he has been sued by said plaintiff, Mary Barnes, in an action for divorce, filed in the above-named court, and that he must answer the petition filed therein by said plaintiff on or before July 26th, 1902, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the plaintiff from him and granting all other proper relief. (Seal) MARY BARNES, Plaintiff. By her attorney, A. M. Thomas. Attest: A. M. Callaham, Clerk District Court. Benjamin V. Slaughter, Plaintiff, vs. Goldie M. Slaughter, Defendant. No. 21713. State of Kansas, Shawnee County,ss The State of Kansas to Goldle M. Slaughter, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named Plaintiff has filed his suit in the above named Court asking for a divorce against you, and for the custody of the children of the plaintif and defendant and that unless you answer the petition filed by the plaintif on or before August first, 1902 the sait petition will be taken as true and judgment granting the plaintiff a divorce and the custody of said children, will be rendered accordingly. A. M. Callahan, Clerk District Court. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Miss Mary Jamison and Miss Ella Smith are spending a few days in Kansas City. Our members are preparing to entertain the delegates to the Elders and Deacons Institute which convenes at the Second church, on July 3, and will be in session until the 5th. Owing to sickness, our last week's items were omitted. Rev. Cary, of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. J. M. Brown preached for us on the afternoon of the second Sunday. Owing to various other meetings our rally was not largely attended, but we think we had a financial success. We realized $54, for which we desire to thank our friends who so kindly assisted us. Service next Sunday. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Bible school at 9:30 a. m. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. Quarterly meeting Sunday. Rev. J. W. Braxton, Presiding Elder of the Topeka district will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Communion at 3 p. m. Rev. J. M. Brown will preach the sermon. The drama, Aunt Susan Jones was postponed on account of the overcrowded condition of the program, but they will appear at a later date. The Junior Searchers met with Ophelia Lacey on Saturday of last week. After a short business session, the club listened to an essay by Daisy Richardson on "How to Spend Vacation." The club will meet in two weeks with Lulu O'dell. The third Sunday in June is always looked forward to as a red letter day by the Sir Knights and daughters of the order of Twelve; as it is upon this day that the several different Tabernacles, Temples, and Tents, come together and go to some designated church in a body to hear the annual sermon. Last Sunday was no exception to this rule, and promptly at 2.30 p. m. they filed out of their hall at 413 Kansas Avenue, and headed by Jackson's 23d Regiment Band, taking up their line of march south on Kansas Avenue to Eighth Street, west on Eighth to Topeka Avenue, north on Topeka Avenue to St. Johns A. M. E. church, where the daughters had already gathered and there they heard the annual sermon preached by Rev. G. W. White, of the B. Street church of North Topeka. Rev. White in an able and eloquent manner delineated upon the principles and object of Taborlanism. Space forbids a repetition of the many good things said by him on this occasion. The proceedings were in charge of District Deputy Sir R. Taylor, of Sunny Side Temple, assisted by the subordinate officers of the different temples with their drill masters. After the cermon the Sir Knights formed in line of march, headed by Jackson's Band returned to their hall and disbanded. The showing made by the order of Twelve was a revelation to many and favorable comments were heard everywhere as to the general deportment and showing of this order. 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. --- EXCURSION Save your nickels for this grand affair, and enjoy the best and only outing of the season. Trains will leave the Grand Central Depot, Second and Wyandotte streets at 8.30 p. m., arriving in Quincy at 8 a. m. June 25, leaves on the 26th at 7 p. m. Tickets Now on Sale at the Following Places 616 Wyandotte street, 917 Baltimore, 819 Independence Ave, 11 E. Third street, 17 1/2 E Third street, 1313 Union Ave and 578 Grand Ave. CHAS. WILSON, Marshall of day. Western Hotel, 1011 N. FOURTH STREET KANSAS CITY, KAS. First-class accommodations.— Lunch counter Meals 15c; rates 75c per day and upward. MRS. J. W. KING, PROP. Lytle & Son, BARBER Good work by good artists. Children's Hair Cutting a Specialty. Houses for Sale on Easy Terms HOLSEN FOR BEST $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, $3 per Month These properties are located in the most desirable parts of the city. 1014 NORTH FIFTH STREET Phone 233 West. KASSAS, CITY, KA Have You Tried the Celebrated RALSTON YEAST? Ralston Yeast Co., TOPEKA, KANSAS CHILES' Grocery and Amusement Hall. Fancy Groceries, Vegetables and Fruits Sold Cheap for Cash. 1201 Washington St In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. George Wenthe, Plaintiff, vs. Louis Thompson, Defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. The State of Kansas to Louis Thompson, Defendant:— You are hereby notified that said plaintiff has filed an action in said Court against you for $27 for board and lodging; that in said action a garnishment was issued to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, a corporation; that said garnishee has answered that it is indebted to you in the sum of $11.50; that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before July 31st, 1902, at 8 o'clock a. m., said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, directing that said garnishee to pay said sum into Court to be applied on the costs thereof and the claim of the plaintiff. (Seal) GEORGE WENTHE. Plaintiff. Attest: E. L. Good, Clerk Court of Topeka. Luenberger Bros., GROCERIES MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY. 933 KANSAS AVENUE. TELPHONE 291 MRS. A. FINLEY formerly of Leavenworth is at 2319 Champa' St., Denver, Colo. Is prepared to give FIRST-CLASS room accommodations to the traveling. public. CLEAN BEDS A SPECIALTY. When in Denver stop there THE NEW PAXTON HOTEL Newly Refitted, Rates Reasonable BATHS FREE TO PATRONS. 1841 Lawrence St. Denver, Colo. Shampooing and Face Message. 511 QUINCY STREET, First Door South of Fifth Ave., Hotel Kansas. Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat. Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle ```markdown ``` 511 QUINCY STREET, First Door South of Fifth Ave.. Try a Bottle of Kohl's Coug For Coughs, Sore Throat. Price 25 Cents 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. 1014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. M. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Cases served lay and night. LUDGES AND SOCIETIES BARRINGTON No. 20, inverts L.S. and administers month of each month at No. 908. SIRT, Kansas avenue, Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, K. Mrs. Anna Reynold, C.R. MADISON TARKSWELL No. 9, U.K. T. RAILING N. Kansas avenue, Metroland and rural areas each month, Mrs. Ida M. Jordan. 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 in three colors and very attractive. If you want a copy send 10 cents in silver or stamps to G. L. STONE, Gee'l Pass, Agent Louisville & Nashville R.R. LOUISVILLE, KY. BLANK BIRTH REMOVER PORTRAIT PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what you wish and to be the "bear in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PACIFIC LIKE COMPLEX obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but blushes out white, the skin remains bright. It will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pea pix, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in by any one dollar box is enough to make anyone a dollar box and keeps it from falling out. Eighty permed and makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many of our customers any one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars yet we sell it for one dollar a box. We make them known in free. a letter or permanent money order, express money order or sighted letter, we will send it through the mail postage paid; or My what it sent C. O. I will some by express. Use extra. In any case where it falls to do what we ci- GRANE AND CO., 123 west Broad Street, BROOKLYN, Va. Home Cooking Exchange AND Lunch Parlor 1855 Arapahoe St., Denver, Colo Our meals begin at 6:00 a.m. Best meals in the city. A trial will convince you. Office Telephone 192. Penwell, Undertakers and Licensed Embalmers Topeka. Hotel Kansas. High Mixture Colds, Hoarseness Etc. s per Bottle WILSON & WILSON First-Class Restaurant MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS. 214 N. Main St. Ottawa, Kas WM. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kanas Ave. over Wallace's D-ug Store. TELEPHONE 635. TOPEKA, KS OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 12 to 10 4 P.M. Telephone 454 7 to 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases Office, 500 EAST SPARK. Railway. The Imperial Orchestra H. G. BROWN, Director. We desire to inform the p. that we are prepared to furnish FIRST CLASS music for lawn parties, even concerts, pennies 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. E. 11st Topcka J H. GRUNKMANAGER. Mistle Light. Mrs. GERTRUDE PORTS, Prop. Storm Mount The Hotel Imperial, 109 FELIX ST., ST. JOSEPH, MO First-class is all of its appointments. A modern place for the accommodation of the traveling public. When in St. Joseph, make it your headquarters. Miss Hicks is teaching music and singing at her studio, 422 E. 4th st Terms reasonable. Will teach at the homes if desired. It will pay you to see her before making terms. California for $25.00 From Topeka; same reduction to Phoenix, Arizona. Daily, March 1 to April 30. Through tourist sleepers Topeka to Los Angeles and San Francisco, also chair cars. Homeseekers traverse by this line the rich San Joaquin Valley; marvelous results from intensive farming on irrigated lands; ask for books about it. Santa Fe T. L. King, Agent, Topeka. or-- T. M. James, Ticket Agent, Pocosteff building, N. Topeka. State Contest For Church Choirs Given by the Odair Lady Band, OF EMPORIA. Among the many fine choirs in the state it would be a treat to know what city or town has the best. There will be given $25 in cash as first prize and $15 as second prize. 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. 70 DAIR, 810 Congress Street. A Few Lawrence Happenings. Octavia and Ethel Long, who have been attending school here for the past year left last Wednesday for their home in Oklahoma. C. C. James returned home last Wednesday from Whicita as a delegate to the State Convention. Little Frankie Stewart who has been attending school in Leavenworth returned home to spend the summer with her grandmother. Mrs. C. C. James spent Friday in Leavenworth. A reception in honor of the Lawrence graduates was given last Friday night by the Sierra Leone and the Imperial Art Club. Every one present seemed to enjoy themselves. A short program was rendered after which Thomas McWilliams talked briefly on the customs of the South. A number of visitors were present. Mr. Fletcher and Miss Barnett who were attending the State University, returned home last Saturday. JOPLIN MO. Miss Jessis Canafax of Emporia is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Effie Garth entertained the young folks club at Mrs Archie Vaughn's last Friday night. Mrs. N. G. Green and children are visiting in Jefferson Ciry. Miss Mayme Kelso is in Kansas City. Mesdames Knaves and Kelso returned last Monday from Lexington where they went to attend the Grand Court of Heroines of Jerico. Miss Laura Buckner left last Saturday night for Kansas City to spend several months. A large crowd attended church in Baxter Springs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clark are the proud parents of a girl born June 7. The Normal began Monday at Central School. Freeman Martin arrived home Saturday from Lawrence where he has been attending school. Childrens day exercises were held at M. E. Church Sunday night. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers for the occasion. The children did exceedingly well. Miss Cora Cheatum of Lowel is visiting her sisters here this week. BURLINGTON, KANS. Miss Minnie Moore of Burlington, Kans. was married to Mr. E. Wilson of Servade, O. T. Miss Moore is a graduate of Burlington High School and of Macon, Mo. and has also practiced missionary work. STRONG CITY NEWS. Geo. Beard who has been on the sick list for some time is slowly recovering. Mrs. Callie Smith left last week to visit her daughter, Mrs. Lula Buford, at Kansas City. Miss Mayme Levell visited friends in Emporia last week. Mrs. Emma Morris is recovering from her recent illness. Rev. Jas. Tipps filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist Church Sunday. Mrs. M. E. Langston made her annual visit to the Jupiter Star last week. GARNETT KANSAS. Miss Pearl Carter who has been attending college at Macon City, Mo. returned home Thursday. A. Manley returned home from the Territory last week. DENVER, COL. Mr. and Mrs. Evans of Coyenne are now conducting the Arapahoe Cale and are giving perfect satisfaction. Mrs. De. Loach of Kansas City is spending the summer with her sister Mayna. Mrs. P. A. Husband left for Gendwood Springs to spend a few months. Mrs. Ida Banks has returned from a two months visit in Wichita. Mrs. Lottie Tunley of St. Louis accompanied by her invalid brother is here for the latters health. Mr. and Mrs. Emery left Monday for their summer home in nito Misses Barnes and John n were the colored graduates here; is year. Mrs. J. Henry of Puddle is in the city. Mr. and Mrs. George Andrew's little son Roscoe was buried two weeks ago after an illness of ten days. WEIR, KANSAS. The rally at the Baptist Church last Sunday was quite a success. In the afternoon Rev. Wilson of Kansas City preached the the annual sermon to the Daughters of the Tabernacle. Rev. Parks and wife are visiting in Oswego this week. The C. M. E. Church gave a stocking social at the Hall last Saturday night which was an enjoyable affair. Several were over from Parson and Columbus last Sunday attending the rally. W.P. Brown was down from Pittsburg last Sunday. Some of our young men deserve a great deal of credit for their industry, steady character and quiet demeanor. MANHATTAN, KANS. Rev. Brooko and Miss Hattie Jones were delegates to the District Conference and school convention which convened in Huchinson. Miss Jones was elected correspondiny secretary. Mrs. Addie William visited her niece, Mrs. Jos Davis of Hutchinson a few days. Miss Minnie Howell returned some days ago from Topeka Industrial School where she has been teaching. Miss Della Jones is visiting her sister, Mrs. Blantyre of Topeka. While there she will attend the teachers institute. Miss Jones is a graduate of Junction City High School. Miss Maud Smith is contem-templating a visit to Denver to spend vacation after commencement at Manhatten College. Mrs. Freeman who has been in Washington D. C. for the past fifteen months has returned home. Childrens day was observed at A. M. E. Church and a good program was rendered. Prof. Ross was in the city in the interest of THE PLAINDEALER. The 2nd Baptist church gave a concert and supper on the 12ht. The young people gave an informal party at Miss Howell's residence the 11th in honor of SALINA, KANS. Mrs. J. W. Winchester who has been on the sick list is able to be about her duties again. Mrs. Sallie Wiggley will from now on send Salina happenings to the PLAINDEALER. A. D. Hines is making an addition of two rooms to his beautiful home on S. 11th st. Albert Ross of Topeka Industrial Institute was in our city and lectured at Rev. White's church Sunday evening and at the Baptist church Literary, Monday evening on the "Work of the Industrial Institute during the past year". Quite a number of people were present and followed his words attentively. Miss Bronough of Abilene returned home Tuesday. Rev. Thomas of the Baptist church returned Saturday night from an extended trip in the western part of the state. Will Renfroe departed last Tuesday for an indefinite stay in the west. W. W. Shobe is doing a good business at his resturant. All the colored people patronize him. NORTH TOPEKA Twelve Star Club will meet with Mrs. Ida M. Jordan Wednesday night. Ida M. Jordan, Pres. Co. A 21 Regiment of B st. Baptist Church turned over $25.30. I am very thankful to my many friends who helped me. Ida M. Jordan' Capt. Macedonia Tabernacle No 93 on their installment night cleared $16.75. Ida M. Jordan, H, P. There will be a grand enter: tainment at the U. K, T. 509 W. B st. by St. Luke Temple Macedonia Tabernacle. Ida M. Jordan, Mangr. Robert Jordan who has been ill is now recovering. The ralley at B st Baptist Church last Sunday was a success. They raised $712.05. W. Turner club raised $70.25; Mrs. Beach, $65.75; Mrs. Stoner, $45; Mrs. Jones had three clubs under her control. She helped the children to raise $27.25; the young ladies $40.75; and her club $75. Rev. White raised $42.75 which he gave to the church. Rev. White is progressing nicely in his administration. Rev. S. W. Beasley is the guest of Mrs. Cross. Miss Skinner of Lawrence is visiting Mrs. Lucy Radford. The picnic given by B st Baptist church at Garfield Park on Saturday was a success. $56.30 was taken in at the gate. Miss s. A Barker is expected home this week from Colorado. LINCOLN, NEB'R. Mrs. W.C.F. Harding was indisposed the past week. Mesdames A. Vanuel and M. Williams returned last week from the Grand Court Session which was held at Wathena, Kans. The next session will convene in this city. S. F. Westerfield spent two days at the Grand Court Session at Wathena. The annual sermon of the Temple Tabernacle and Tent was preached Sunday by Rev. Wooten at the A. M. E. church. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the district court in for Shawnee county, Kansas. No. 21704. A. M. Thomas, plaintiff, vs. Fannie M. Thomas, defendant. The defendant, Fannie M. Thomas, is hereby notified and required to take notice that she has been sued in the above named court by said plaintiff, and that she must answer the petition filed therein by the plaintiff on or before the 25th day of July, 1902, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof. A. M. THOMAS, By His Attorney, JAS. H. GUY. (Seal)—Attest: A. M. CALLAHAN, The Building Labor International Protective Union, No.4, of America will run an $1.50 ROUND TRIP $1.50 Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment Band, Who were in Cuba during the Spanish-American war will furnish music for the occasion which will include a grand outing at Prof. H. G. Brown's Imperial Orchestra, An organization of twelve high-class musicians will furnish music for those who desire to dance. This beautiful park is located on Soldier creek, and has fine shade and Kentucky blue grass in abundance. Swings, hammocks, electric cars, fine water. Refreshments and lunch served on the grounds. OFFICERS: E. AUSTIN, PRESIDSNT; DAVID PINER, VICE PRESIDENT; FELIX TOLSON, FINANCIAL SEC'Y; EDWARD TONES, CORRESPONDING SEC'Y; WALTER REYNOLDS, 1REASUEER. Parties Desiring Stand Privileges, Call on or Write Nick Chiles, Topeka. 5 ~ face 2 aes a = =