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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. AMONG THE CLUB WOMEN Historical Society State House VOLUME IV. The Kansas Negr AMONG THE The State Federation of Colored Womens' Clubs Hold an Interesting Meeting in Kansas City —Hannah Talks About Clubs and Their Methods. More than thirty art clubs from several cities of Kansas were represented by something more than 100 delegates in Kansas City, Kas., last week. To a thoughtful person this body of women was a most interesting problem for several reasons, a few of which we note; first, their display of needlework, comprising laces, drawn work, embroidery, etc. Their painting, which consisted of landscapes, china painting, sketch and portrait work with crayon was excellent; the like was never before exhibited in these parts by the women of Kansas. The program, while but few papers pertained to art work, was of the best and would have done credit to the literary and musical circles of the state. Their manner of conducting the business of the convention, their plan of representation, their mode of election, and the ruling of the president was out of the ordinay and entirely new. The president ruled with a firm hand, and expressed her wishes on all questions, ending her remarks nearly always with, "And that's all there is to it." Just before the election of officers she made a telling speech giving an opinion as to the kind of woman she would support for president. Some understood her well as the vote showed. Amid the confusion and noise caused by the clamoring for the floor and just before the election of officers, the president ordered all the audience who were not delegates to leave the room. This was unexpected by all as it was the delegates and not the audience that made the noise. The audience however left in deep chagir. Two candidates from Leavenworth and two from Kansas City, Kas., for president gave their friends something to do, and we believe that if the election had been conducted according to Parliamentary rules the contest would have continued for hours instead of an election being declared after the first ballot. This method of declaring for the person receiving the highest number of votes, instead of a majority of all votes cast, is an entirely new mode of election, and does not elect anyone, for certainly 31 votes out of 107 cast, does not express the wishes of the federation, but the wishes of less than one-third of it. The representation is unequal and unfair that will allow a club of five or ten members to have the same number of delegates as one of fifty. Every art club in Kansas is allowed from three to five delegates regardless of their membership, instead of having the number of delegates according to membership of clubs, say one delegate for every ten members. This fact was the cause of every club in Kansas City Kas, except the Ashton club, Mrs. Holvay president, to sub-divide in clubs in order to obtain what they considered a fair representation. The Alpha club, Mrs. Dyson president, divided into two new clubs and had fifteen delegates. The Adelpha, Mrs. Dilbert president formed three new clubs, and had twenty delegates. The Progressive club, Mrs. Gothard president, formed one new club and had ten delegates. The Ashton club, Mrs. Holvay president, is a new club and did not divide and had the five delegates. These clubs have a membership of over two hundred, the Adelpha alone having 67 members. The committee on credentials reported to the federation 154 delegates, this report including the subdivisions of these clubs. The report was received and adopted by the federation, but when it came to vote for officers the three subdivisions of the Adelpha club were ruled out by the president because, as she said, the corresponding secretary had not notified them of their reception. In spite of the fact that the executive board had acted Hannah Goes Visiting. In these cool June days, nothing so delights one's soul as a visit among one's friends. One sees so many queer things—things contradicting the impressions formed under the calmer light of society. The other day while making my rounds in search of "news," I chanced to make a ten o'clock call on one of my friends, and by the way, she is an enthusiastic club woman who is offering herself a martyr for the good of the race. She has a jewel of a husband. He has given her a lovely little home out in the west part of town, in which every thing which can administer to our desires is to be found. Being an old friend, I did not stop to knock, but walked right in, on through to the cosy kitchen. The madame was out, but what a spectacle. In the house chaos reigned. Here lay a pair of trousers over the back of a chair, the bed unmade, the lamp burning low, filling the house with a sickenning odor. the table standing from breakfast, and the entire house looking like a cyclone had passed. I could not but ask myself, and is this house keeping? Just then, the madame called me from a back porch where she was swapping gossip with her neighbor, and I thought how many of our women are breaking their homes by careless neglect. It is queer how little value some-of our people place on their homes. But then, we will learn sometime. Negro Women Meet. The Topeka Sunday Capital has this to say about Hannah's remarks on the "Art" clubs. "The Colored Women's State Federation met Wednesday and Thursday of last week at Kansas City, Kas. Mrs. W. H. Washington, of Topeka, is the president, and over sixty clubs are federated. A movement is on foot among practical colored persons to cut out the word 'art' from their club vocabulary, and substitute the substantial study of cooking, sewing and housekeeping. The PLAINDEALER of Topeka in its straight talk against extravagance is urging this. For the Negroes, following an existing example, have organized into more than one kind of foolishness." Very Much Needed. No class of clubs are more needed among our ladies than are domestic science clubs. A knowledge of the "art" of making a home in the fullest acceptance of the term is the one thing needful. I hear so much, and meet so many, of our so-called society leaders who have not mastered the art of entertaining their friends with grace and ease. We are coming up in this world and must have a full knowledge of all the little details of housekeeping. Our ladies should fix in their minds that there is much more in housekeeping than sweeping, dusting, boiling water without scorching, and serving four course luncheons. A course of study among our club women that would result in the elimination of much that is now non essential to their well being, and the substitution of something pr etical and tangible, would be a boon to the many young girls and boys who go out into the world handicapped through a lack of knowledge of the things they should know. Our people are depending entirely too much on what the girl will acquire out in service, and not preparing her to produce good results in TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 27 1902. service. We may give our girls the best school advantages and neglect to give them a thorough knowledge of Domestic science, and they are a failure, Kansas State Federation. Unfortunately for the good of the order, entirely too much bickering characterized the third annual session of the Kansas Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, held at Kansas City last week. One hundred and fifty three delegates were assembled in the auditorium of the First Baptist church when the president, Mrs. Washington, rapped for order. The many papers were listened to attentively by the large audiences at each session. Over five thousand dollars worth of art work consisting of Oil and Pastel painting fancy needlework, etc., was on display at 508 Minnesota ave., and attracted much favorable comment. The finest display was shown by the Adelphia and Alpha clubs of Kansas City. The work of the Topeka clubs, while very excellent and showing taste and ability, would have appeared to a much better advantage had all the clubs occupied one booth instead of scattering it about. Leavenworth, Atchison and Lawrence also had fine displays. On the whole the art work shows up well. Mr. O. J. Booker, photographer and portrait painter, had an excellent exhibit of his work. Mrs. Dyson of Kansas City was elected president and Lawrence, Kansas, chosen as the next place of meeting. Iowa Women Organize. On the 28th of May, the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was organized at Ottumwa, by delegates representing a large number of the clubs of the state. The meeting was held in the large auditorium of the Second Baptist church, Mrs. Josephine Silone Yates, national president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, was present and delivered a strong address. She told the ladies how much work was being done by our women throughout the country, and the encouragement they were receiving. Iowa Federation distinguished its first session by appointment of a committee of Household Economy, from which much is expected. The following is the list of officers: President, Mrs. Helen Downey, of Ottumwa; Vice President, Mrs. Richardson, of Davenport; Second Vice President, Mrs. F. Jackson, of Des Moines; Secretary, Mrs. Genevieve Toliver, of Rock Island; Corresponding Secretary. Miss Florence White, of Muscatine; Treasurer, Mrs. Lydia Moss, of Davenport. The next annual meeting will be held in May, at a place selected by an Executive Committee. May the work of our women's organization along practical lines continue. HANNAH. 777. ATTENTION! 353. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor to Meet in Annual Session. Kansas-Nebraska Grand Temple and Tabernacle of the Grand Temple and Tabernaele for the Kansas-Nebraska Jurisdiction will convene in Taborin Hall, in the city of Omaha, State of Nebraska, Tuesday, July 8th, A. D., 1902; at 10 o'clock, a.m. and will continue in session the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th. Preliminary Session.—The Board of Grand Curators is requested to meet Monday afternoon, July, 7th. Representatives.—Temples are requesten to send their C. M. and pay their traveling expenses and board. Tabernacles are requested to send their C. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board Palatiums their P. P. or V. P. and pay their traveling expenses and board Tents are to send their Q. M. or V. Q. M. and pay their traveling expenses and their board. Take Due Notice.—All Temples, Tabernacles, Palatiums and Tents must be represented, as the law is positive on this point. Endowment Receipts.—Send or bring all receipts that you have received from the Endowment Sect., since the last Grand Session, to this Grand Session, as per Constitution, page 185, article 23, and put them in the hands of the Committee. Be on Time.—As our work is done by Committees, we want all delegates represented on some one of the Committees at the hour of opening. Annual Sermon. The Annual Sermon mon will be preached by Rev. Sir Allen Garner, C. G. O. Wednesday night July 9th. All members must be present in full dress regalia. Divine Snrervices.—The General Law sets the third Sunday in June for the Annual Sermon to be preached. In all places where there are more than two or three numbers they must meet and make arrangements to have the sermon preached at the same hour. In no instance will this order or law be changed. If the sermon is not preached on the third Sunday in June it cannot be preached on any other Sunday. Witness my hand with the official seal of Grand Temple and Tabernacle. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. 943 Everette Ave., Kansas City, Kans. Attest: A. W.-HOPKINS, C. G. S., 321 Dakota St., Leavenworth, Kans. "Food for Thought." THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER, the Negro paper, complains of the great number of Negro churches in Topeke and the cost of supporting them and their pastors as a serious burden, in consequence of which it is difficult to induce the growing generation to become church members. There are seventeen Negro churches in Topeka, and in the same proportion to population there should be 150 and 200 white churches. The white people couldn't support this number of churches and yet the white people are better off in the matter of property than the colored. Probably the colored race in Topeka could support four or five good sized churches and support them well. There is "food for thought" in THE PLAINDEYLER's suggestions on this subject. The above from the Topeka Daily Capital is very much appreciated by this paper. In what we said last week about the multiplicity of Negro churches and the expense of maintaining them, we were influenced only by the desire to improve the church as an agency for good in the community? If some one has a better plan please present. That's What we Do. The Negro who really does something for the race is he who opens a door for the employment of Negro talent. Fully 2,500 colored persons are employed in this country by Negro journals, to say nothing of other lines of indusry.—Colored American. Preparing to Raise Hell. Preparing to Kill Hell. The Enterprise has informed from a reliable source that Messrs. Dana and company, the lessees of the Prospect Lake property, were considering the matter of providing separate dressing rooms, separate boats and separate lunch counter, and to cap the climax, would attempt to draw a line across the lake making a limit as to how far or how much the two colors should be separated, Well, as to the separate dressing rooms, the Enterprise enter no serious objections, for there will be people permitted bathing privileges that are white that we nor any other self-respecting Negro, would care to mix with. But when it come to separating us in those Godgiving, taxpaying waters, we will certainly raise a long and loud objection that will be heard beyond the police headquarters. Now, the Enterprise has never been called radical, but we want to give it out plain that if any attempt is made to draw the line in that lake, there is going to be hell to pay.—Colorado Springs Enterprise. BUSINESS MEN IN OTHER CITIES, KANSAS CITY, KAS. The Masons are preparing to entertain Prince Hall Grand Lodge in royal style in August. The brethren expect to elect Bro. Tillford Davis, the present D. G. M., to succeed Grand Master S. G. Watkins whose time expires in August. Jones D. Morton, corner 4th and Oakland, is doing a fine business. Sheriff Mendenhall stands we'll with the people and will succeed himself. M. Will. Needles, the courteous county clerk, will succeed himself. A. H. Hamilton, 3482 Minnesota. ATCHISON, KAS. Atchison, Kansas, is a town one can always be at home in. The people are kind and generous. When in the city don't miss seeing Dr. Hudson; he is business all the time. Probate Judge Hooper will succeed himself the third term. He must be good—at least, the people say so. The man who handles the county funds, Mr. Chas. Linley, will succeed himself the second time. He stands for the people. Hon. C. E. White, clerk of the District court, knows his office well and will succeed himself. Good men seldom have opposition, Mr. John Kloffenstein, the popular county superintendent of schools, is at present serving his eighth year. He served four years in the nineties and then, having taken a rest for six years, the voice of the people was heard, calling him to fill the office again. He has made great improvement in the county schools, and the people appreciate his work. Mr. W. M. Ingham, the new druggist at 733 Commercial st., is one of the leading druggists in that city, and is doing well. Mr. Snowden Parlette, the popular young principle of the Effingham High school, is a candidate for county superintendent. He is a graduate of Washburn college and stands a big chance of winning. He is shaking hands and making friends everywhere. The popular sheriff, W. M. Kiff, will succeed himself. He is very popular, and the opposition can't bear him. He is brave and fearless, and treats all alike in his official capacity. Postmaster Chism is certainly a power in Atchison county and no one tries to dethrone him. He is a fine man to hitch up with and travel together with in the harness. He is growing popular over the state on account of his honest and straightforward dealing with the people. He will keep his county's reputation up to the standard. Mr. C. Kurtz, at 110 North 8th st., is always glad to see his old friends, and make new ones. Give him a call when you are warm and thirsty. Mr. A. L. Kurtz, 940 Commercial, has a fine summer inn, where he will be glad to meet old friends and make the acquaintance of new ones. Those who are seeking to quench their thirst will do well to call. Bishop Walters Is Right. THE PLAINDEALER commends the manly stand taken by Bishop Walters in his address to the Negroes of this country to take a manly stand in order to protect their wives and children. The outrages perpetrated upon the Negroes at El Dorado and Harrisburg, Ill., were uncalled for and the Bishop ought to be commended by all lovers of liberty, law-abiding and peacable citizens, be they white or black. A few sixteen shooters well loaded, and in the hands of good marksmen, will go a way towards restoring peace and happiness in the homes of the people of this country. A few industrial schools are good, but Booker T. Washington's great school at Tuskegee cannot do as much good as a few well armed Negroes with-plenty of Nerve and good common sense Our advice to every Negro who lives in a community where there are such savages, is to lay in a small supply of good Winchester, Colt's revolvers and a few rounds of cartridges, and use them when such trampling upon his rights occur, even at the cost of his life.—N. C. SENATOR BURTON IS RIGHT The President is just as liable to be wrong as nineteen or twenty Senators. The accession of the new territories of the United States makes this reciprocity bill all the more complicated. We are to come in contact with cheap labor, we must look long and study the course. If these people who are taking issue with Mr. Burton for his manly stand were far into the Southland, where the Negroes are ostracised, bulldozed, shot and murdered for the same thing that this government spent millions and millions of dollars to accomplish for Cuba just yesterday, would clamor for redress in that matter, we could then talk of the poor Cuban. We should first get right at home and demonstrate to the world that we are humane. We should first prove true to ourselves before extending love and charity to people who are less unfortunate than the Negroes of these United States. We hope Mr. Burton will continue the fight. His manly stand is more paramount than a few postmasters, district attorneys and marshalships. If the President is to use this method to drive representatives of the people to carry out his views, he will find it a very dangerous policy to pursue. Let justice be done. To our lamented delegates who attended the Wichita convention, we reproduce some comments on the resolution passed by the Ohio state convention, and also the names of some loyal colored delegates who had the manhood, nerve and courage NUMBER 24. TON IS RIGHT The Kansas Senator's Attack Upon the Cuban Reciprocity Bill Represents the Sentiments of the People and Not the Politicians—Other Goasip About Politics. to demand their Republican brothers to pass such a resolution. We hope that the sense of justice will overcome our sleepy colored brethren in Kansas and arouse them to their sense of duty. The Ohio Republican state convention did not mince words in its condemnation of lynching.—Dallas (Tex.) Express. That is because representatives of our people met the convention's committee on resolutions and respectfully but firmly made known our wants as to lynching or mob violence, disfranchisement and the "Jim Crow" system. The disfranchisement plank of the platform is even stronger than that on lynching. The local Afro Americans who met the committee were: Revs. Brookins, Jackson, Bundy, Dandridge, and Turner; Messrs. Walter Brown, Henry Taylor and the writer, who was spokesman.—Cleveland (Ohio) Gazette. N.C. LOCKS FROM A ROYAL HEAD. Louis Butler Will Sall for England With Locks of Edwards Hair. Louis Butler, a colored barbar of Washington, has sailed for Liverpool with what are said to be several locks of King Edward's hair, which he declares he will present to the British ruler. In 1860, when the King was the Prince of Whales, he was traveling from Washington to Richmond, and it was necessary for him to take a steamer to Aquia Creek. The railroad being then unbuilt. On this steamer Louis Butler was the barbar. In going the rounds of the boat the Prince entered the barbar shop. "Are you the barbar?" he asked. "Yes, your grace," replied Louis, with a profound bow. The prince smiled, and, saying that he believed he would have his hair trimmed, seated himself in a chair. While the rest of the royal party remained outside, Louis cut the princes bright blonde hair, concluding the job so satisfactorily that he was well paid. As he left the room the prince noticed that Louis was gathering the shorn tresses from the floor and putting them in a towel. "What are you doing?" asked the prince. "I am saving the hair of the future king of England." "I would rather you wouldn't do it." said the prince. "With all due respect to your grace," answered Louis, "this is a part of the barbar's perquisites, and I want to keep it." "Very well," said the prince, smiling, "keep it and give it to me when I am king." During all these years Louis Butler has treasured these locks, and now he is carrying them to give them to the king. He is about 75 years of age and is well known in this city. He served as barbar on the Aquia Creek boats until the line was abandoned, and then ran a shop on the Washington-Norfolk line a year or two ago. He has always been determined to meet the king again, even to the extent of collecting enough money for his trip. Our Industrial Efforts. Crowquill says. "The bread earned by the sweat of the brow is thrice blessed bread, and it is far sweeter than the tastele soaf year William Hannibal Thomas, a Negro, brought down upon his head the unalloyed condemnation of the Negro press and pulpit, as well as a fair share of the whites, because of his publication of a book entitled, "The American Negro" in which some very harsh criticisms of the race are made. Mr. Thomas' book is merely incidental to the present question under discussion, and from it we quote the following: "That the Negro has an aversion to manual labor and strives to evade it, is shown by the vast numbers of freedmen who throng the cities and towns to avoid field work, although in cities only idleness and poverty await the great majority of them. For the same reason multitudes of freed people congregate in the villages, where the struggle for existence is a death struggle." It is the facts we are to deal with and not the propriety of the utterance of Mr. Thomas, however much we might question it. The rush of Negroes to the cities since emancipation, and their unequal struggle for existence forms a pathetic chapter in the history of our people. But this line of conduct on their part is the natural result of conditions. It is merely the swinging of the pendulum to the other end of the arc. It has been, and is the practice of speakers and writers of both races "to point with pride" to the accumulated wealth of the Negro. Our people are constantly reminded of the number of struggling lawyers, doctors, teachers, and professional men who have made a success in life, in proportion as their small savings eked out of an unstable practice, compare with the hand-to-mouth existence of the masses. This class plays its part on the stage. and makes its exit, leaving no heritage of renumerative employment for the thousands of boys and girls of the race. That boy or girl who falls heir to a house and lot in town and no employment except day labor can well afford to barter it for a "mess of potage" should the "mess" come in the shape of a small segment of farm land. The Negro Farmer. No Negro student of current events can tail to view with alarm this mad rush of his people to the cities. If he has, at the same time followed the immigration reports, and the movements of the immigres, he has noted the rapid transformation of our eminent domain into the American farm, and the immigrant of yesterday, the landed proprietor of today with his cattle on highland and lowland. He has noted likewise the exceptionally small number of Negroes who have had courage to forsake the pleasures of the city with its prejudices and cruel repression of ambition on account of color, to try and dig a competence from the soil. With the passing of the public domain, cheap lands obtainable on easy terms and long time payment goes. The Negro who seeks to build for himself and his family a place in any community finds less preju diceand opposition, among agricultural classes. Negro farmers are found in almost every township in the the West who have met with more or less success. He, at all times, finds sympathy and material assistance among those about him. Some have made signal successes as agriculturalist, while others have been signal failures. These incidents will be found among all classes in business. There still remains enough cheap land in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa to afford homes and comfortable livings for thousands of our people who are eking out a miserable existence in cities, or suffering the tortures of the dammed in the South. But successful farming means unremitting toil. It means self-denial and saerifice. It demands skill, energy, and education as much so as any other line of business. Some Worthy Examples. A Negro whose agricultural products are of sufficient magnitude, to justify a great railroad company in building a few miles of side track to accommodate and facilitate his loading of cars and whose shipments are of such a quantity that his cars will be switched from one destination to another, after "billing out" is a producer of no small importance in any community. Kansas has such a Negro in the person of J. G. Groves of Edwardsville, "the famous potato king". J. G. Groves came to Kansas without a cent of capital except plenty of energy, a will to work and a clear head. Today Mr. Groves is writing his wealth in six figures. Here is another example. A few years ago Tom Moore was hauling baggage about Topeka. Becoming disgusted with his condition, convinced that there was no future in hauling trunks, he left Toreka and took up a claim in Hodgeman County, Kans., near Jetmore, and began raising hogs, cattle, and farm produce when the Kansas droughts would permit. He is now the possessor of a half section of good land, well stocked, and is able to help his county meet its expenses by discounting its script. Jefferson County has successful Negro farmers in George and John Jones, M. Holt besides others who are rapidly accumulating "soil". In Shawnee county the names of Benj. Vance, Robt. Turner and the James are well known as successsl farmers, while Keith, Chiles, Owens and De Moss are successful truck gardeners. All through Western Kansas will be found Negroes who have put brains behind their brawn and have helped to raise the 11,915,183 bushels of wheat in 1901, the 42,605,672 bushels of corn, besides the millions of tons of fodder crop which kept and fattened the millions of head of hogs, horses and cows. Kansas is a great state and boasts of some very excellent and inspiring examples for young Negroes to follow, who are wondering what to do. But right up north lies Nebraska, with a Negro farmer J. W. Smith who drove 2700 of his own cattle into the South Omaha stockyards last year, and then had some left in the feed lots. These examples are taken at random, and not through a desire to advertise the personnel mentioned. Successful Negroes like successful people of any race are modest. They have no desire to have their achievements heralded from the housetops. Their achievements tell what others can do, if they only will Racial Ideals of Manhood. Each race has its ideals of manhood. These ideals constitute the spur to the ambitious youth. They change with the changing conditions and aims of a people. When red handed war was the chief occupation of the world the successful military chieftain was surrounded with a halo of glory and became the apotheosis of the youth. But conditions today have changed. In the twentieth century, Cap- Negro Farmers can Solve the Problem. There is a constant complaint that merchants, bankers and business men fail to employ Negro boys and girls in their counting houses as clerks, despite the fact that our people are great spenders. Because they are great "spenders" is the very reason. Suppose we had in Shawnee county a hundred Negro farmers bringing their products into our markets, depositing their monhy in our banks, and purchasing their supplies of our dry goods merchants, grocermen, etc., how long would it be before a Negro clerk would be found in all every bank, and business house in this city? Not long. Why would they be put there? Because the trade and business of these Negro farmers, would be worth seeking. The white man's love for the mighty dollar will outweigh his prejudice against a black skin. Through this means the Negro farmer will solve the problem. His work open the doors of the factory, the machineshop, the bank and the business house to the Negro boy and girl. Thus the Negro farmer leaves a heritage to the race, renumerative, enobling, inspiring. He thus becomes the foundation upon which rests the positive hope for success of the Negro lawyer, doctor and professional classes. KANSAS CITY. KANS. Never in the history of Kansas City has an event occurred in church circles that received such close attention of the people as did the second anniversary of Rev. W. L. Grant's pastorate of First Baptist church which occurred June 8. The church was crowed to its utmost capacity to listen to a delightful program and pay homage to an honest, conscientious, and sincere pastor. In Rev. Grant the people of Kansas City feel that they have a pastor who is second to none. Since coming here, Rev. Grant has done much to advance the church and the welfare of a people in general. The Shiloh Baptist choir of Topeka easily wore the laurels as the best singers with the Pleasant Green and St. James choir coming close second. During the five days entertainment the sweetness of song and eloquence of speech and dramatic charades marked a new period in the social and moral culture of the people of Kansas City and the dignity of Christian culture in religious gathering. These entertainments were modeled after the Ottawa Chatauqua as to the range and phases of subjects that were discussed. Among those subjects that elicited a general discussion were "The Home, how to make it more attractive;" "The Wife, her duties and qualifications;" "Industrial Education;" Men, the need of the hour;" and the like. There were scores of literary parts on the program and all seemed eager to make it a success. Rev. G. McNeal has negotiated a purchase of the M. E. church(white) just opposite the place on Splitlog street where the Pleasant Green used to be for $5000. They have exchanged their lots on Minnesota for the property at a price equal to $2000 leaving a balance of $300 to be paid. It is a valuable acquisition to Negro church properties. Rev. J. H. Vanleu was in the city the guest of Rev. J. R. Richardson. J. E. Rodman, FLORIST PALMS AND CUT FLOWERS. (First published June 13.) PUBLICATION NOTICE. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, as. Before L. G. Disney, a justice of the peace, Topeka township, Shawnee county, Kansas. Fraser Bros., plaintiff, vs. the Money- weight 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, sall 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 plaintiffs herein. Hereof you will take due notice. L. G. DISNEY. Fraser Bros., plaintiff. BARNUM'S 619 Kansas Ave., Telephone 230. SHIRT WAISTS HAVE COME SEE NORTH WINDOW 25c They are Priced 35c Less Than One-Half Their Value AT 6⅓c Your choice of 20, 18, 15 and 10c Wash Fabrics. Are Remnants of the Fastest-selling Goods. Lengths 2⅓ to 10 yards. Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P. & T.A., LOWS, MD. MISSOUR PACIFIC RAILWAY Finance committee reported re-received from all sources $27.27. Paid to clerk for services and expenses for this and last quarter, $3.90. To Rev. Watson for traveling expenses and postage on programs, $8.00 and $2.00 as district missionaries. To janitor and church $1.50 ; to Rev. Hampton donation $8.87; to Plaindealer $1.00; total amount $18.27. The committee on resolutions made the following report: We, your committee on resolution beg leave and make the following report: 1 Resolved, that it is the sense of this body that there is no race in this country whose possibilities are brighter than that of the Afro American. 2 Resolved, that we return our thanks to the citizens of Junction City and the members of the 2nd Baptist Church and the members of the A. M. E. Church for opening their hearts and their homes and for the hospitalities extended to the members and visitors of this Union and to the choir of the 2nd B. Church of Clay Center for the music they furnished us during this session. 3 Resolved, that we commend the members of this church for the very instructive and logical papers that have been read by them and commend their firm faith in the doctrine When in Kansas City Please Call at The Chicago Cafe, HENRY COMPTON, Prep. E. 12 St. - Kansas City Mo. 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E RAY & SONS., PROPS. Emporia, Kansas. ONLY 2-2 DAYS FROM KANSAS CITY TO California VIA THE Great Rock Island Route El Paso Short Line Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE Also personally conducted tourist Excursions Every - wednesday and friday VIA COLORADO AND SCENIC LINE. QUICKEST TIME TO EL PASO. BEST LINE TO OLD MEXICO. For full information address E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Kas. JOHN SEASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago Mrs. Martha Wallace, First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT ST. LAWRENCE, KAS T. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER T CITY SIFTINGS Have your prescriptions filled at E. 8. Lees's, 112 West Eighth street. Rev. J. M. Rivers is in the city. Mr. Calvin Allen has recovered from his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. W. Page and son Emmett of Eskridge are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Page. Mrs. Jeanette Mason of Denver is visiting in the city. Misses Eva and Lillie Phillips, Lulu and Katie Harris, returned Monday from Kansas City. A. Ross, traveling agent for the The Plaindealer returned to the city Monday. Miss Maud Richardson entertained at dinner Saturday complimentary to Miss Eleanor Brasher. Those present: Misssea Eleanor Brasher, Clara Williams, and Cora Bennett. Messrs. Wm. Knott and Allen Alexandria. Rev. Braxton held quarterly meeting at St. John A. M. E. church Sunday. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Mr. M. Freeman attended the commencement of the State Agricultural college last week in Manhattan. Mr. Augustus Saunders of Denver is visiting in the city, the guest of Miss Anna Buckner. Prof. Wm. Carter left Monday for Denver, Colo. Mrs. J. H. Childers left Tuesday for a visit in Chicago and Howell, Mich. Mr. Frank Martin of Kansas City spent Friday in the city. Mrs. Robert Roland left Sunday for Limon Colo. Mrs. Jno. Barker returned Monday from a visit in Denver Colo. Mrs. M. E. Johns returned home Tuesday from Omaha where she has been visiting. The third annual reunion of the Twenty-third Kansas will be held in Leavenworth, Kan., August 2, 3 and 4, 1902. N. Chiles spent a few days last week in Atchison and Kansas City. Mr. Chas Overr of Kansas City spent Sunday in the city. guest of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Overr. Miss Eleanor Brasher left Wednesday night for Colorado Springs, where she will spend the summer. Miss Laura Anderson of Leavenworth is visiting Miss Wula Smith. Miss Cyrenia G. Smith has lately been added to The Plaindealer's mechanical force, and is proving to be a very valuable assistant. Miss Juanita Wilson of Arkansas City left for Niles, Mich., after visiting Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Saunderson. R. W. Tullis, sergeant of company B., 25th U. S. Infantry of the Philippines, spent a few days in the city guest of his brother, Wm. Tullis. The most delicious ice cream soda, candies, fruits, nuts, etc., in the city can be found at $03 or $33 Kansas ave. Mrs. O. Overr returned Tuesday from Kansas City and Leavenworth. Miss Mamie Johnson has returned from Emporia where she has been attending the State Normal. Mrs. M. Chiles and daughters, Arnicholas and Thelma, are visiting in Emporia. Col. Jas. Beck, of Lawrence, was among the delegates that attended the Demo-Pop convention Tuesday. The colonel had the honor of being selected as a member of the state committee. Galtha Page, the Invincible short stop of the Topeka Business college team, is in Kansas City this week on supposed base ball matters; but the fact that enough games have been booked to finish the season, leaves the old boy in a rather threadbare condition. Messrs, Fred Buckner, Eugene Mason, and Walter Tresban were among the excursionists to Reatrice Sunday. Messrs. Edward Hamilton, William Brasher and Stephen Shields left Saturday night for Denver. Mrs. A. D. Butler of Washington. D. C., nieces Saunders and Baby Bradford of Lawrence spent Monday in the city visiting. Mr. David Harrison of Junction is among the guests at the Chiles Hotel. Mr. Riley Rodgers of Lawrence spent Monday in the city. Messrs. Blyford Jackson, Ivory Atkinson and Stradford Harris of Kansas City, are in the city, employed at the Throop hotel. Misses Mollie Perkins, Lula Clinkscale, Margaret and Virginia Reeves and Messrs. Fred Perkins and Richard Riley spent Saturday in Atchison. The Ne Plus Ultra club will hold their regular meeting Saturday afternoon. Robert De Frantz has gone to Denver where he will spend the summer. There will be a Fourth of July lawn social given for the benefit of St. John A. M. E. church at the residence of Mr. Albert Edwards, 424 East Gordon street, North Topeka. Lunch, ice cream and cake will be served from 4 p. m. to 11 p. m. Come one and all and have a social time. Mesdames Wm. Jacobs and Samuel Jordan returned to Kansas City Saturday last. George Thompson returned Monday from Tuskegee, where he has been attending school. Miss Danewa Donnell, of Indianapolis, Ind., is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs. Jas. Guy. Mrs. L. Shepard, of Arizona, spent a few days in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bigbee. The state Baptist convention is in session at Lawrence, Kan., this week, the President, H. I. Monroe, will take a large delegation from Lopeka, the convention will be the largest of the kind ever held in its history. The president has worked hard to make the convention a success, and deserves the credit of his helpers. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Forte, of Dover, Okla., are the proud parents of a baby boy, "Clarence." Both mother and child are doing well. Mrs Forte was formerly Miss Susie B. Lowery of this city. Miss Minerva Graham left Wednesday for Lawrence to attend the Baptist Sunday school convention. The Deer Creek Club entertained at the home of Mr. Wm. Scott last Monday evening. Mrs. H.C. Wilson chaperoned the party. A few young folks gathered at the residence of Miss M. B. Patterson Monday evening and did themselves justice in funmaking as well as for the entertainment of Messrs Stradford Harris, Blyford Jackson and Ivory Atkinson of Kansas City. The occasion was only an evening call but the Kansas City boys say that such a treat they have never before enjoyed. The young ladies present were all members of the A. Y. L. I. club which accounted for the royal treat. Mr. Augustus Saunders entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Saturday at the Chiles Hotel. The following partook of the delicious repast: Misses Anna Buckner, Byanna Smith, Ogeal Wilson. Frankie Thomas and Mrs. Geo. Moss. --- Tuesday night the home of Misses Jane and Anna Chiles was aglow with mirth and merriment. Several young folks had assembled to pass an evening of pleasure and to make the sojourn of Mrsrs. S. Harris, B. Jackson, I. Atkinson and Roulett of Kansas City one of marked enjoyment. A better time could not have 'seen had. It has been arranged to have a twenty round go some time next month in Kansas City between Ed Courtney, the welterweight champion of Missouri, and Charles Caldwell of Topeka. Caldwell is well known to the members of the Topeka Athletic club, before whom he has often given exhibition bouts of a minor nature. He is said to be fast and that he will be perfectly able to hold up his end of the string when the bout is pulled off. The exact date on which the exhibition contest will be held has not been definitely decided upon. The men will box for a purse of $200 and 60 and 40 per cent of the gate receipts.—Topeka Capital. Our highly esteemed friend and fellow townsmans, Mr. James A. Page, will take his departure Saturday for Washington, D. C., where he has accepted a position in the pension office. Mr. Page is one of the brightest young men in Kansas, and has the best wishes of his numerous friends, who will be pleased to note his good fortune. Miss Helen Ray of Emporia spent Saturday in the city the guest of Cyrenia Smith. Mr. Alonzo Bowling of Emporia who was recently graduated from the State Normal is visiting in the city. Miss Grace Atkinson has returned from Kansas City. N. Chiles spent a few days in Emporia. CUSHENBERRY—STARNS Mrs. M. F. Cushenberry and Mr. Robt. Starns were married Sunday last at the home of the bride, 1139 Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Starns left Sunday night for their home in Omaha, Neb. The event is yet to be which shall excel the grand reception given in honor of Miss M. B. Patterson and brother, Arthur, who were recently graduated from the Topeka High school. The reception was tendered by the A. Y. L. I. club of young ladies. Their attempt to honor the graduates was a marked success and they are doing much to build up the social life of this city. Through the kindness of Mrs. Wm. Hamilton the reception was given at her home, 1214 Buchanan street. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white; in a corner of the room Misses Eva Patterson and Blanche Woodall served punch, and quenched the thirst of the merry-makers. In the afternoon the ladies were entertained; at night, the young men and a few young ladies outside the club. The evening was passed in music and "goo-goo eyes." Refreshments were served and after which the same old good-bye, and so long, could be heard from different places, each expressing his "good time" as he journeyed homeward. We wish the young ladies an abundance of success in their future undertakings. Club members: Misses M. B. Patterson, Lizzie Scott, Eva Conley, Bertha Woodall, Ada Upshaw, Ota Perkins, Buelah Jones, Pauline Jones, Ella Page, Maggie Vault, Lizzie Lewis and Katherine Starns. MOORE-ALLEN Mr. Mordecia Allen and Miss Ethel Moore were married Tuesday morning at the parsonage. Rev. A. M. Ward performed the ceremony. NOTES FROM LANE CHAPEL. The sewing circle was entertained last Friday by Mrs. Belle Porter on Tyler street. This Friday it will be entertained by Mrs. A. Holloway on Quincy street. The Junior Missionary society was royally entertained Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. North, 18S7 Van Buren street. Our young people seem much delighted with the change of the Sunday school from 2 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. Mr. A. Scott, who has been suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism for several months, is somewhat convalescent at this time. Mrs. Brown and Miss Carr, mother and aunt of the pastor, seem to be enjoying their visit very much. New officers have been elected for the Epworth League and Mr. Fred Jones has been made president of the department of worship. Miss Felicia Davis is in Duporia attending the Normal. We miss her. Miss Queenie Street will leave last of this week for Indiana to spend the summer with her brother. We shall also miss Miss Street. Come to our grand rally next Sunday, the 29th. Good preaching in the afternoon. Regular services morning and evening. Of course you are welcome. Mr. R. G. Burns of Kansas City stopped over Thursday enroute to Oklahoma where he will spend a vacation with his folks. Mrs. Belle Smith is conducting a first-class rooming house at 1027 Kansas avenue. She has several neatly furnished rooms which she desires to rent to first-class people. Mrs. Smith is one of the best cooks in the country and would be pleased to have her friends on Sundays, at which time she serves lunch and ice cream. Rev. John E. Lewis of Wichita was in the city yesterday en route home from Emporia. Don't forget the excursion from St. Joseph, July 5. AN EVENING OF PLEASURE. Was passed by the 50 young people who boarded the Quinton Heights' car Wednesday evening for Baughman's ice cream parlors. It was a jolly crowd as a whole, together with the music and merriment which filled the air, gave the old Baughman place one more of her good old times. This was the third attempt of the young people to make the sojourn of MissDella Jones of Manhattan and Messrs. Blyford Jackson, Stradford Harris, Ivory Atkinson, Bryant Brown of Kansas City, Mo., and Mr. Harrison of Junction City, one of pleasure. Dancing was the feature of the evening. Prof. H. G. Brown, Messrs. Ed. Pell, Howard and Sam Douglas furnished the music. The only fault to find was that time and the electric car company would not permit the grand outing to continue until morning. At 11:30 the jolly crowd departed from its frolicing grounds to rest their weary limbs, wishing that they could go again next week. A CALL. TO THE PRESS: Pursuant to the regular appointment under the provisions of the Constitution, the Western Negro Press Association of the United States is hereby called to convene at Topeke, Kansas, in its seventh annual session, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 4th, 5th, and 6th, 1902. All proprietors, editors, managers, reporters and correspon- 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. From August 14 to September 14, 1902. The first practical demonstration ever given to the people of the North of the development and growth of the Negro race in this section. A grand display of race progress. The Nation's first event of the Twentieth Century. Chicago is the freest and most hospitable city in the U.S. The greatest summer resort in the West. Do not fail to visit Chicago and the greatest of all Race Expositions. Special railroad rates THE 14TH DAY OF AUG. TO THE 14TH OF SEPT. 1902 For information address the Committee. ```markdown ``` Straightens Kinky, Curly Hair OZONO TRADE MARK KING OF ALL HAIR TONICS 50£ BEFORE. AFTER. BE WARNED IN 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 success 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 Tonicle, 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 $50. a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. Four boxes is a complete treatment. In order to introduce this great Hair Tonicle, 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 $50.; also one bottle of ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for all skin diseases, such as Pimples, Tau, Acne, Itch, Eczema, and Bolls. 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, armpits, &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. 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 COMBS, which aids materially in the straightening process, can obtain same by sending 50c. extra. Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to dents West of the Mississippi river are elligible to membership in the association, and their presence at this session will be greatly appreciated. We also cordially extend an invitation to members of the fraternity throughout the country and thoughtful members of the race in this matter should be taken up, and the press must undoubtedly take the lead. The official program will embrace some very talented individuals, and will be published later. Everybody Is Saying That the We would again urge upon every paper to make this meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. Witness my hand and seal, this 5th Ice Cream Parlors The greatest, cosiest and most artisti- the city to enjoy an Afternoon or full line of Candies, Fruits and brands of Cigars. Call and see us. ner, Prop., 1303 KAS., AVE. TOPEKA. IVEN, 5 Kansas Avenue Installment Payments s and Mississippi tion in Chicago On 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- mittee. 610 3111 30133rd, CHICAGO IL. ```markdown ``` 511 QUINCY STREET, First Door South of Fifth Ave., Hotel Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cough M For Coughs, Colo Sore Throat, Etc Price 25 Cents per RUCKER & LONG, Blacksmithing Horse Shoeing and General Repair Shop. le of Ehl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness More Throat, Etc. e 25 Cents per Bottle & LONG WILSON & MOREHEAD Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle COR. A ST., AND KAS AVE., N. TOPEKA. Office 404 Kansas Ave. Over Wallace's Drug Store. TELEPHONE 635. TOBERLAES Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. OFFICE HOURS: to 10 A.M. M. M. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calla answered day and night. LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF LOUISVILLE No. 64 meets 1st. and 2d Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 906. North Kansas Avenue, Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. M. Stiss Anna Reynold, C. R. MACKDONIA TABERVILLE No. 93, U.K. T. 001 600 N. Kirkwood Avenue. Meet 1st. and 2d days of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan INKY, Curly Hair MARK HAIRTONICS OF AFTER, WARNED We come now on the market, which claim to straighten hacks, charlatans, and fakirs, who have no chemica in return for your money but a dirty, sticky ma- we have placed our trade-mark, granted to us by the all Hair-Growers and Hair-Straighteners. This long short, curly hair, the other showing long, floppy showing features different from the faces shown in straightener, OZONO, King of all Hair-Tonics, reputation that we have made for OZONO. We guarantee and only original King of all Hair-Tonics last twelve months. OZONO is sold in every Sta- and the West Indies. Its fame has travelled are- d assistance. No hot irons are used; nothing but uxurious growth of soft, fine hair. To neglect yu- rms of OZONO. We can send OZONO to any pla- ce, a box, sent to any point on receipt of price. We will send to you, on receipt of only $1.00, the SKIN REFINER, which softens rough skin and ELECTRICAL SKIN FOOD, Nature's cure for Wrinkles, and makes the skin soft and pliable and odors arising from the human body, so easily for the human scalp. This grand aggregate will $1.00, and we will send the goods the same day and $2.00, we will send you three lots. If you ha- sh this coupon, and the goods will be sent prompt not the goods by simply sending $1.00 and mention sirs one of our MAGNETIC COMBS, which aids: Remember, OZONO is guaranteed to straight- make it grow long, soft, and glossy, itching, burning, humiliating sca- make the hair grow out again on specially around the temples, there is earth one-half so good. The Bost- pany holds a charter granted by a ginla. We also refer to the Metre- Richmond, Va., and to the Southe- pany. Register your letters; it pr- dress your letters plainly to- Curly Hair NICS AFTER, market, 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 a lot, 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 to send the goods the same day we receive the goods will be sent promptly. If this offer simply sending $1.00 and mentioning the name of NETIC COMBS, which aids materially in the NO is guaranteed to straighten the hair—to make 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- Remember, OZUNO is guaranteed to strengthen 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. --- 1014 West Fifth Street. Topeka. Kansas. First-Class Restaurant MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS. 214 N. Main St. Ottawa, Kas WM. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SUEGEON OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 12 M. to 4 P.M. Telephone, 63 7 to 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. Office, 501 EAST STREET. The Imperial Orchestra H. H. BROWN, Director. We doe to inform the public that we are prepared to furnish FIRST-CLASS music for lawn parties, excursions, pictures etc., without the use of a piano. The following instrumentation can be received, first and second Violin, Bass Violin, Viola, Trombone Cornet and Clarinet. Lessons given on ringed and brass instruments, also reeds. We do not ask your patrona through an pathy but on our merit. For further information call on or write. H. G. BROWN, 122 W. Euglish St. Topek From Our Correspondents PUEBLO, COLO. This is the only {city in the West that bas expended twenty- three million dollars this year in smprovements. Eugene Brown, of Atchison, and his wife are now residents of Pueblo. The only Jack Beeton and wife, formerly of Junction City, arehere. Jack is in business with Thomas Protho, in the city of Bessmer. Arthur ;Rurt is proprietor of “The Palace,” on 7th street, and is recognized here as he was in Kansas as a prince of good fellows. Ed. Hudson of Kansas City, known in the West as ‘‘Minnie’’ Hudson, isa proprietor of a clut on Main street and is also an ex- tensive property owner. Phillip Morrow, of Newton, owns several very desirable piece: oft property, He 1s employec with several banks. ~ George W. Washington is re- garded asthe influential man of the race. He is reputed to {be worth considerable money and property. A good word from Mr. Washington in this community is worth much to any member of the race. J. A. James, formerly of Law- rence, is aroute agent between Hossington and Pueblo. He is a preminent citizen of Pueblo, Lavra Johnson, nee Cooper, and her daughter, Miss Emma Walker, both of Leavenworth, are living here in ‘Irwin Place.”’ J. Henry, ton of Charles Hen- ry, formerly a barber in Leaven- worth, is the celebrated mixolo- gist in Ford's drug store. Jim Thornton of Leavenwortt is here, working. George Hedspeth, of Leaven. worth, is waiter at Hotel} Maine Harry Fife and his wife, o Hutchinsou, are here. Chas. Bettis, of Wichita, but recently from Las Vegas, N. M.., passed through the city- for Col. orado Springs. Dr. Williams, son-in-law o: ex-congressman R. Smalls, ha: been spending a few days in the city, the guest of Dr J. C. Wright. Capt. John Seaton, of Atchi- son, was in the city last week. Judge W. C. Spangler, of Lawrence, is here for his health. Lawyer W. B. Townsend is being urged to stand for Membet of the Legislature or Justice o: the Peace but he declares thal he wants neither for he is doing wellin the practice of law. D. L. Robinson, of Wichita is here. George Curtis, of Coffeyville i eoathine a¢ he Testes hantal ATCHISON. KANSAS. Rev. Matt. S. Jones left for Garden City last week and took unto himself awife. Everybody is anxious to see her and as the Rev. is sucha devout Christian we hope he selected a helpful mate. The Daughters of Bethel hac their annual sermon preached on *Sunday, at the True Eleven hall, by Rev. M. S. Jones. The hal! was packed and the Collection amounted to $18. The Danght- ers are all right. Miss Lutie Bowen is presiding officer. Nick Chiles made a success- ful trip here last week. Rev. Smothers is preparing to treat the people with a good can- tata. Rev. King is trying hard to break the preacher’s record in dollar money and we believe he will do it. Two girls fought last Sunday night at one ofthe churches and the girl who was the aggressor has never visited any of the pub- lic halls. Now, what excuse shall we offer? As Rev. Ransom wisely said, ‘Why choke on a gnat and swallow whole droves o! cattle.”" Jas. Brown Drill Corps, of K. T., drilled very nicely at True Eleven hall, last Thursday even- ing. Mrs. Ida A. Mosely is visiting the Yocums at Lawrence this week. | Rev. Mendenhall and wife, o: Muchikino, Iowa, attended the | funeral of Mrs. Sallie Milegan, Mrs. Mendenball’s mother, las! week, Mrs Ella Nelson is out of towr asa professional nurse. —- " MExICO, MO. Miss Stella Carter of Kansa: City, Mo. is the guest of Nora Craig. | Rev. George Reeves of Glas- gow passed throughthe city Fri- day enroute for St. Louis. Miss Beatrice Schoal and Rev. Ellis of Fulton spent a few hours in the city Wednesday. Miss Mary Goode left Tuesday toattend convention at Sturgeon. The funeral services of Mrs. Maggie Taylcr were conducted at the M. E. Church Sunday by Rev. Evans. Deceased leaves a husband, five children and one sister to mourn her death. The community at large are in sym- pathy with the bereaved family. Mesdames Cooper and Holt, Misses Ida Wright, Gertrude McDonal, Mary Scott, and A. J. Lillasd will attend the con- vention in Sturgeon. Prof. Hicks is attending sum- mer schcol in Jefferson City. LINCOLN NEWS. The grandest of grand events which has taken place in this city. among the elite of society took plece last Thursday night when the citizens turned outto welcome and show their appreciation for the mer- its of Booker T. Washington, who came to deliver the State Universi- ty commencement address. It was the first time in the history of the State or the west that a colored ora- tor has held the center of the stage ata State Univercity commence- ment and never before was the Auditorium where he spoke, so liter ally packed and jammed with eager listener and never before has an orator held the breathless attention of the audience for every moment ofthe tima allotted him and this is what Booker T. Washington did last Thusday morning at 10 a. m. His subject was “Race Problem” and from start to finish was treated with marked ability. The banquet tendered him in the evening by the Sorosis, Douglas Debating and Re- publican clubs was held at the Grand Hotel, Fully a hundred and wenty-eight were present. A long line was formed and each guest wa: introduced by Major Moore to the honored guest, the Chancellor an¢ Regents. The grand march was played by the Lincoln Harmonic orchestra and all were ushered into the dining room which was finely decorated with the national colors large palms, cut flowers and the colors of each club, A menu o nine courses was served. The fol lowing toast were responded to wit! John W. Dickinson as the toast master, Welome address, Mis: Goldie Murray; Perseverance of the race, G. B, Johnson; True Emanci pation of the Negro woman, Mis: Maud Vannel; Future of the Negro A. L: Williams; The Negro a Sold. ier, William Stith; The young Negrc the factor of the future, Miss Lillie Dickson of Omaha; Address Gov Ezra Savage; Address, Dr. Boke T. Washington, The out of tow: guests who responded were Mr. Mrs Louis}McKenzie of Crete, Mrs. Ell Hamler of }Grand Island, Mr. Wil liam Fletcher of Des Moine, Ia ‘Mr. Taylor of Seward = Mr. and Mrs C. H. Murphy of Alliance, Neb Prof. B, T. Washingtoa left Friday morning for Boston and Washing ton D.C. There were no colored student in the class of Nebraska Uuiversit) for which Pres. Booker T. Washing ton delivered the commencemen oration, There are but four colorec students in the University but thes: are students of whom Dr. Washing ton was proud. Miss Florenc Hawkins is fast becoming an artis in literature and painting. Willian Johnson is making his mark in the athletic world. John Dickinson is a good industrial student. Greenlea! Johnson is Nebraska’s coming law- yer. CHEYENNE WYo. Sunday was quarterly meeting atthe A.M. E. church. Rev. Hubbard was with us and pro- nounced the quarter a success. Mrs. W. M. Ashford entertain- ed at tea Monday evening, the guest of honor being Rev. Hub- bard, and Rev. and Mrs. L. J. Johnson. The Golden Leaf Club wa: very elaborately entertained las Thursday at the residence of Mrs R. L. Price Mrs. E. F. Saunders is expect ed home from Blanchard, Iow: soon. The Alpha Art Club me! Thursday with Mrs. Margare’ Baily and adjourned to mee with Mrs. L. J. Johnson Thurs day June 19. Senator Brown has returnec from Denver much improved. Mrs. R. L, Price who ha: been seriouly ill is slowly im. proving. Mrs. Cooper is convalesant. ST. JOSEPH, MO. The graduating exercise of the High School were held last Fri- day night in the High School Auditorium. A musical and literary concert was given. Each presented a thesis anda prize was offorded for the best deliv- ery. Miss Zelma Endicott was awarded first honor. The pupils who had won in the contest in declamations and essays held in ithe different schools also appear- edon program. A chorus of for- ty-five voices rendered some ex- cellent numbers. Misses Trent and Bell enter- tained their pupils at Krug park on the 3rd, Rev. Hackney of Galesbug Ill, was the guest of mail-carrier Morton last week. Mrs. Joseph Srhothers is on the sick list. Mr. Albert Richardson and wife are at the Trent House temporarily. They will soor go to house keeping on N 8th street. GARNETT, KANSAS. Miss Maggie Shepard went to Kansas City Saturday. Mrs: Jasmes Hicks and Lena Thomas went to Ottawa, Tues- day. Miss Victoria Wallace of St. Louis will spend the summer: with her mother. J. E. Wilson, of Kansas City, Sundayed with his parents, Rev. J. W. Wilson and wife. Miss Tolson arrived home Sun- day from Omaha, Neb. Miss Josephine Martin went tc Lawrence Wednesday to attenc the State. Sunday School con- vention. Len Tolson and wife returned last week from Buffalo. WICHITA. Mrs. C. W. Williams of St. Louis returned home Friday. M. E. Woods of Kingman was in the city last week. _ Mrs. Luvenia Brown is on sick list. | Mrs. Gaines: is attending the ‘Grand Chapter at Emporia. | J. H. Covington is on the sick list. W. M. Wade of Denver was in the city last week. KANSASSAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) CuanurE, Kansas, Authorized Capital $700,000 - stock solicited: ‘by correspondence ‘General solicitor and financial agent ’ ). S. HALE, MN LUAE BULL AS BUA I AULA UE (4 GRAND AFFAIR... y ; She Twenty-third Kansas Reunion ; Leavenworth, Kas., Aug., 2, 3, 4, 1902. : LIEUT. S. T. JONES, aes MR. MATTHEW BURNS, ROSARITO STATIS A 5 anal leila : Agency Topeka Plaindealer § : top Eureka Se Drug Store 2S | Carl @. Shaffer | Pharmacist,810E. Twelfth | Si. Kansas City, Mo. ‘ yy: Temperate ! @S Drinks. ‘ ere OSlee Phone, a2 West Yard “Phone, 375 White A.C.L. COAL CO., 435 MINNESOTA AVE., KANSAS CITY, KAS, We wish to aunounce to our frends that we have added to ourpresent business a GROCERY DEPARTMENT 19 which wa cany a full stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries We are headquarers for CUAL, WOOD and STOCK FOODS of all Kindy Branch office and ware- house ison ‘Third steve, near Minnenota avenue, South of Riverside Mills. Orders solieted and PROMPTLY DELIVERED 40 all parts of the Tam Cities. We want your patronage, F.K. DOUGLASS, PHILIP BROWN Supt. Grocery Dept. Selietor In the Court of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas. George Wenthe, Plaintiff, va. Louis ‘Thompson, Defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. The State of Kansas to Louls Thompson, Defendant: — You are hereby notified that sald plaintiff has filed an action in sald Court against you for $27 for board and lodging; that in said action a gar- nishment was Issued to the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Com- pany, & corporation; that sald gar- nishee has answered that it is indebt- ed 10 you in the sum of $11.50; that unless you answer the petition filed herein on or before July 3ist, 1902, at 8 o'clock a. m., aaid petition will be taken as true and judgment ren- dered accordingly, directing that sald garnishee to pay sald 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. In the District Court in and for Shawnee County, Kansas. No. 21709. _ Mary Barnes, Plaintiff, vs. Harrison Barnes, Defendant. The sald defendant herein {s here by notified that he has been sued by sald plaintiff, Mary Barnes, In an ac tion for divorce, filed in the above named court, and that he must ar swer the petition filed therein by said plaintif? on or before July 26th, 1902 or sald petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered divorcing the Plaintiff from him aud granting all other proper rellef. (Seal) MARY BARNES, Plaintift. By her attorney, A. M. Thomas Attest: A. M. Callatam, Clerk Dis trict Court. Publication Notice, In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Benjamin V. Slaughter, Plaintiff, ys. Goldie M. Slaughter, Defendant. No. 21713. ‘State of Kansas, Shawnee County,ss. The State of Kansas to Goldie M. Slaughter, Greeting: You are hereby notified that the above named Plaintiff has filed his sult in the above named Court asking for a divorce, against you, and for the custody of the children of the plain- tift and defendant and that unless you answer the petition filed by the plain- tiff on or before August first, 1902 the said petition will be taken as trueand Judgment granting the plaintif a di- Yorce and the custody of sald chil- dren, will be rendered accordingingly. ‘W. M. McClintock, Attorney for plaintiff. Attest. (Seal.) A. M. Callahan, Clerk District Court. I PUBLICATION NOTICE. Clara B. Sarten, plaintiff, va. John R. Sarten, defendant. No. 21,698. In the district court In and for Shaw- Bee county Kansas. The sald John R. Sarten, defendant herein, is hereby notified and requtred to take notice that he has been sued ‘by the plaintiff, Clara B. Sarten, in the ebove said court, for divorce and cus- tcdy 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 sald petition will be taken 2s true and judgment ren- Gered accordingly. CLARA B. SARTEN, Plaintiff. By her attorney, A. M. Thomas. (Seal) Attest: A. M. Callaham, Clerk. ict UP TO JO as A LITTLE _BETOND Guenberger Bros., GROCERIES MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY. 933 KANSAS AVENUE, TELEPHONE 201 HRS. A. FINLEY formerly of Leavenworth is at 2319 Champa St., Denver, Colo, 4s prepared to give FIRST-CLASS room accomodations to the traveling, public. CLEAN BEDS A SPECIALTY. When in Denver stop there Lytle & Son, BARBERS. Good work by good artists Children’s Hair Cutting a Specialty. 927 KANSAS AVE, + =‘ TOPEKA THE CRYSTAL RESTAURANT | MEALS and SHORT ORDERS at all hours | _. ‘Mrs. Katie Avery Prop. 8. E. Cor. or Square Paota, Kas Tae tons a» AALATON YEAS Tried the fk tT qh tT? Celebrated Ralston Yeast Co., TOPEKA, KANSAS CHILES’ Grocery and Amusement Hall.” Fancy Groceries, Vegetables and Fruits Sold Cheap for Cash. 1201 YWashington St Western Hotel, ro11 N, FourtH STREET Kansas City, Kas. First-class accommodations— Lunch counter Meals 15¢; rates 75¢ per day and upward. MBS. J, W. KING, Prop. ——— Heates for Sale on Bary Tera HOCEES Tox REIT ‘$50 down balance on easy payments Money toLoanat 6 Per Cent. W. S. HARRIS, Real Estate & Insurance 250 Lots fer Sale, $50 Cash, $5 per Month These properties are located in the most desirable parts of the city. 1034 NORTH FIFTH STREET Phone 253 West, KAIBAS CITT, 18 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. 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