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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. Ninety-nine Years for Cracking the White-wash on the Grand Matron, of the O. E. S., Signifies That We'll Scratch it all off Next Week.—Nick Chiles TWO NOBLE ORDERS MEET Historical Society *a House VOLUME IV. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and the Household of Ruth Hold Interesting Sessions in Topeka. The Orders are Rapidly Progressing and are a Credit to the Promoters. District Grand Lodge No. 17, G. U. O. of O. F., State of Kansas and jurisdiction, held their twentieth annual session in Odd Fellows Hall, 118 W. Eighth st.. July 15-16-17, under the auspices of Shawnee lodge, No. 2034, Topeka, Kas. This was one of the most successful sessions ever held. It opened Tuesday morning in joint session with the District Grand Household of Ruth No. 12, by P. H. Bassett, D. G. M., Chetopa, and Mrs. Emma Gaines, D. M. N. G., Topeka. D. D. Hope and W. H. Jackson, of Topeka, delivered the Welcome address, responded to by P. F. Lewis Emporia, J. F. Ready, Kansas City, Kas., Mrs. Lizzie Fitzpatrick, Parsons, and L. Harper, Wichita, after which D. G. H. H. of R. retired to Exodus Lodge room where their meeting convened. Both conventions were well attended, representing every large city and town in the state, with many visitors as well as delegates. The delegates of both meetings were royally entertained Tuesday evening in Odd-Fellows hall on W. Eighth street, by the subordinate Lodges and Households of Topeka in a banquet, and on Wednesday evening there was rendered an interesting program on which Gov. W. E. Stanley delivered a very able and encouraging speech to the delegates of both meetings and after being nicely entertained by this program all enjoyed a big social entertainment. This was the program Wednesday evening: Address and in production of Governor, Rev. J. R. Ransom; Response, Gov. W. E. Stanley; Instrumental Solo. Miss D. Wilson; Paper, Miss G. Carson; Solo, Mr. John Henderson, Lawrence, Kansas; Music, Miss Wilson. HE LIGHT OF ODD-FELLOWSHIP. Friendship, Love and Truth reigned supreme during the entire three days session and a great work was accomplished. Many great and good things were brought forth and presented by the D. G. M., P. H. Basset in the annual address to the delegates assembled. Thursday evening the delegates and public were wonderfully blest and royally entertained by the golden opportunity of hearing Kansas' most favored orator, Hon. W. T. Vernon, of Quindaro, Kas., and the following program: Address, P. H. Bassett, D. G. M.; Instrumental Solo, Miss Dora Wilson; Vocal Solo, Mrs. M Hare; Recitation, Mrs M. Young; Vocal Solo, Mrs. Lewis Slaughter; Paper, Mrs. Henrietta Jackson; Music, Miss Dora Wilson; Vocal Solo, Mrs. Essie Clark; Vocal Solo, Miss Nellie Hicks. Thursday evening, immediately after the Memorial Services, which were conducted by Revs. J. Cox, of Salina, J. Young, of Iola, and A. J. Rogers, of Pittsburg, in joint session with G. G. H. H. of R, one of the largest street parades of its kind among the colored people of Topeka and Kansas, took place through the principal streets and back to the hall. J. J. Taylor was marshall of the day and the line was formed as follows: Prof. Jackson's Military Band, the Topeka Patriarchs, the members of subordinate lodges and visiting members, delegates, the elective officers, the P. D. G. Masters; the long line of cabs, traps, huggies and various vehicles in which the ladies of the Household rode, the procession being at least five blocks long. The officers elected were as follows: P. H. Bassett D. G.M., Chetopa, Kansas; M. W. Jackson D. G.M., Kansas City, Kas, P. F. Lewis D. G.S., Emporia, Kansas; D. D. Hope, G. T. Topeka; J. B. Lewis, D. C. O., Abilene. Rev. J. R. Ransom, of Topeka, and J. L. Harper of Wichita, P. D. G.M., installed the Grand officers, after which D. G.M. --- Bassett declared D. G. L. No. 17 closed to meet in Ft. Scott, Kansas July, 1903. The District Grand Lodge was represented by the following delegates and visitors: P. H. Bassett, D. G. M.; M. W. Jackson, D. D. G. M.; P. F. Lewis, D. G. Sec'y; D. D. Hope, D. G. T.; J. B. Lewis, D. G. D.; Robert Cox, Saline; J. L. Harper, Wichita; W. J. Morgan, Chetopa; H. J. Burton, Emporia; John Woods, Strong City; T. C Ballinger, Parsons: W. Jackson, Topeka; A. G. Mosley, Weir City; B. J. Washington, Kansas City; G. W. Reid, Yale; S. J. Day, Atchison; G. M. Sayers, Nicodemus; R. R. Carson, Topeka; J. F. Ready, Kansas City; R. B. Floyd, Parsons; A. J. Roger, Yale; Chas. L. Childs, Newton; A. Roam, Coffeyville; J. B. Lewis, Abilene; P. W. White, Independence; J. Young, Iola; Huston Kinnell, Ft. Scott; A. S. Riley, Holton; L. D. Williams, Great Bend; D. R. Lentz, Lawrence; I. S. Reed, Holton. P. H. BASSETT. Mr. P. H. Bassett, District Grand Master of U. O. of Odd-Fellows of Kansas, was born in Texas thirty-one years ago, came to Kansas in 1880 and has held several other positions in the subordinate and Grand Lodge. The order has made wonderful progress in this state under his administration. He is an excellent presiding officer and stands high with the members of the order. This is proven by his re election in Topeka, last week, without opposition. Under his rule, an increased P. H. BASSETT. membership and a full treasury goes without saying. He stands well in his home, Chetopa, this being demonstrated by the prominence given him in political circles. He was an employee of the last legislature, and a delegate to the 3rd district Congressional convention, which nominated Mr. Campbell. This was the hottest fight in the state this year. The people of his District, and the Lodge he represents, have made no mistake in this gentleman as their standard bearer. P. F. LEWIS. P. F. Lewis, Grand Secretary of District Grand Lodge No. 17, G. U. O. of O. F., state of Kansas, is a resident of Emporia. He was born in Leon county, Texas, in the fall of 1878, coming to Kansas with his parents in 1881, locating with them in P. F. LEWIS. the above named town, of which he has since been a resident, and a student of the public schools ever since he was eight years old, when convenient. He united himself with Wandering Star Lodge No. 1925, G. U. O. of O. F., in the spring of '99, and has been a member in good standing ever since. He was appointed by D. G. M., J. L. Harper of Wichita, to 60 the TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 25 1902. vacancy of the unexpired term of S. P. Johnson, in the spring of 1901, and in July of the same year at the District meeting held in Wichita was elected to the same position. During the meeting held in this city last week he was reelected to the position of State Secretary for the Odd-Fellows, which goes to show that he has without a doubt proven himself competent to fill the position creditably and that he is also a faithful, attentive and hard working Odd-Fellow. His aim is upwards, to a higher and more noble life, and he states that he finds in the principles of Odd-Fellowship things that will assist him in reaching his desired aim, as they will any other young man who is looking upwards and desires to be assisted in the light of Odd-Fellowship. Mr. Lewis is also an active member of St. John's Lodge No. 14, A. F. & A. M., a faithful and sincere Christian and a member of Stafford & Moore's barber firm. His business address is 530 Commercial street, Emporia, Kansas. HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH. The Grand Lodge of the District Household of Ruth, No. 12, G. U. O. of Odd-Fellows, held their session at 618 Kansas avenue, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Emma Gaines, D. R. N. G., presided, the D. M. N. G., Mrs. Henrietta Hope, of Wichita, being absent on account of the death of her mother. The proceedings were carried on in a first class business manner, the officers and members performing their duties to the letter. The ladies claim this to be one of the best sessions ever held, and that they never were entertained any better, elsewhere. The home members deserve much credit for entertaining their visitors so royally. Miss Letitia Bartell, of Wichita, entertained the session with a few recitals in elocation. Mrs. Rebecca Saunders read a paper which was on one of the best subjects that could have been selected for the occasion. It read as follows: "As a committee on the state of affairs in our country I bring to your presence the following report bearing on the question. "Our country, the land over which floats the Stars and Stripes, is indeed dear to the hearts of every loyal American. That we are loyal Americans goes without question, but if any man or woman entertains a doubt let him but scan the history of America. They will find enough recorded of the valiant deeds and undying love of the Negro for American institutions to convince the most skeptical of his loyalty. We look upon the country in the manifestations of her life, her glory and her greatness, the results of her righteous institutions, her struggle to throw off all of those conditions which hinder her in her most exalted purpose and will towards all her children, and we are constrained to say that she still deserves our best energies and highest devotion. We see so much in the growing history of our country to admire—the public school system; the college and university; the wonders of the commercial world; her great law and order regulations as seen in her courts of justice; her methods of reform; all these tend to bring about the best state of affairs possible to a country, and we find our country disfigured in many places by ugly reports of evil. What do all these things mean: confusion and strife, "Jim Crow" cars throughout the South; street car discrimination and lynching by every conceivable method? May we not hope that these things are the song of the dying swan? Is it not possible that this state of affairs is due to the fact that righteousness in the heart of the nation is struggling to assert its self in a higher degree than eve before? Did not the enemy of the great teacher of righteousness demonstrate how hard it was for the powers of wickedness to give up their stronghold and yield to the "man on the white horse of peace?" Have not all possessors of territory the right of contest when another world deprives them of their possessions? We concede all of these points and believe that there are signs of healthy conditions yet to come. The Sabbath and its manner of observance, the family altar, its sanctity; together with the general trend of affairs help us to see our real condition. We believe that these divine institutions properly used will keep the country in that state that is both conducive to the highest good of mankind and that will secure the smiles of heaven. As a people we are safe, notwithstanding the efforts at disfranchisement and the many causes of unrest, if we but remain true to our God, then true to ourselves." The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: D. M. N. G., Sister Emma Gaines, Topeka; D. R. N. G., Sister Rebecca Saunders, Kansas City, Kansas; D. W. R., Sister Lizzie Fitzpatrick, Coffeyville; D. W. T., Sister Ellen Foster, Parsons; D. P. M. N. G., Sister Rosa Jackson, Topeka. Mrs. Gaines, our Noble Governor, is a Topeka lady. She is well versed in parliamentary tactics as well as in the constitution and by-laws and inner working of the Lodge. She is fair, impartial and never allows any friction to interfere with the order, and is as queenly an officer as one would wish to see. The order is growing rapidly and the treasury is in a flourishing condition. The Household of Ruth joined in the street parade, which was imposing. The beautiful silk, purple and white gowns, with crowns trimmed in gold, were something to behold. A grand reception was held and all report an enjoyable time. They adjourned to meet in Ft. Scott, next year. A Popular Candidate. Hon. Charles Curtis has announced his candidacy for United States Senator from Kansas for the place now occupied by Hon. W. A. Harris. Mr. Curtis will win because of his record as a faithful, useful and industrious representative. It will be given him because of his experience, ability and high personal character. He is entitled to it. He has been a very conscientious Congressman, doing his utmost to know what was for the best interest of his constituents and then doing it. He has served ten years in Congress, and has not only been the congressman of his district but has also served all parts of the state. No one has ever appealed to Mr. Curtis for help, never heeding what part of the State he lived in or what his politics or color, but what he has been courteously received and answered. Mr. Curtis has made a record in Washington second to no congressman, I care not from what state he hails. Mr. Curtis is one of the hardest workers in congress. There is not a day but that he visits the Departments in the interests of his constituents. His face is a familiar one to heads of the different departments and his recommendation of any measure is taken as of one knowing whereof he speaks. He is held in high esteem both at home and in Washington. The people of Kansas want a man to represent them that they can talk to and know when they finish that their requests will be heeded. There will soon be an opportunity for the people of our state on this proposition. Let us not go into it without investigation. We want a representative Kansan in the Senate that will be true to all our people, HON. CHARLES CURFIS. and the record that Mr. Curtis has made in the lower house of congress shows that he is that man. If Mr. Curtis is chosen you will find that the humblest citizen of our state will have just as good a hearing as the biggest politician in the state on any matter that he is interested in. Mr. Curtis never turns a deaf ear to any one no matter how humble he may be. He would truly be a representative of the people if honored with a seat in the senate, and if we study our own interests men will be nominated that will vote for Mr. Curtis for United States Senator next winter. In Woman's World The Progress of Women. Hannah has received the following letter, which we presume is the result of some reflections since the recent session of the Federation of Women's Clubs: Do we really progress? Do we know what progression is? If we do not, let us hasten to find its meaning and move forward in deed and in truth without delay. We do progress if we speak careless of the meaning of the word—but taking it in its deepest sense we fall short of deserving the application to our movements. We do move forward and upward in a sense, but is that sense the best to produce the best and most lasting results? Are they imprints upon all time, which stamp us as factors in the great development of the Age? Are we developing into full, rounded women, worthy of producing a generation of boys and girls who, for the inborn love of right, will redeem a wayward nation? Let us seriously ask ourselves that question—or do we grow in a deformed state—one side fully expanded to its capacity and the other dwarfed because of neglect or inattention? I take the stand that we are one-sided in our views of progress. We really do not understand its import and are therefore unable to say we deserve the flattered compliment for we are only partially progressed. When we attempt to thoroughly accomplish ourselves along one line we forget the others, and therefore, when the test time comes, we are unfit to quit oursives like women and be strong. A progressive woman is one developing along intellectual, moral and religious lines. She is that broad-minded, large hearted, whole-souled piece of humanity, created to adorn the seat of all human happiness—the Home. This is the sphere which she was brought into existence to fill. In the home she is to be queen—of course, man to be king—and here all her majestic qualities were to have shown forth and illumined the hearts of those around her (one man and several boys and girls) but for some reason, not justifiable I fear, she has found this realm too narrow for her and, in reaching out, has thought herself responsible for positions and places which man has failed to fill properly. 'Tis sad that she discovered the condition, but, if she had thought that God holds her accountable only for the domain in which He placed her, man would have been compelled to meet his own obligations for himself, while she, his companion, could have urged, persuaded and incited him to his duty by showing him how faithfully and cheerfully she discharged the ones allotted to woman. Instead, mistake after mistake has heaped upon her fair reputation and she has crowded herself into every profession, even into the pulpit, and has wrested from the hand of man the laws of God and downed the title "Minister of the Gospel," leaving her calling altogether. 'Tis sweet in a woman to be so interested as to seek to know and understand the mission of man that she may sympathize, encourage and inspire him to action. That, Heaven does approve; but to step into a place that is his, and his alone, is coarse, presumptuous and unwomanly. Having carefully studied the women! of my race, I see so many good and redeeming features if she would only heed the cry of the hour as it comes from the heartstones. Oh, for Mothers! Oh, for Wives! Oh, for Sisters—for Women, WOMEN! I would that women could realize what they must answer for when the Great Judge of All, when the Dispenser of Good, shall call them to appear before Him and give an account for their stewardship while here. No lovelier, no happier, no more sacred realm has been assigned any of God's creatures than was given her. No part of all the universe could be made more heavenly than the home. No form of life is more interesting and enchanting to rear SOME STATE INSTITUTIONS In making the rounds last week, we visited Lansing, the place where reformation is supposed to overtake fallen humanity. The population of this large institution is growing each year. There are now 1085 prisoners in the institution at this writing, as may be seen from the following report: 797 Kansas; 283 Oklahoma; 5 U. S. civil; 38 U. S. military, life; 3 U. S. militaty, females, life 55 hang, males. Nationality: 736 white males; 19 white females; 273 black males; 24 black females; 5 Inpians and 1 Mexican. Out of the fifty-five in this institution to hang for the most henious offenses committed against the government, only three are colored. When one takes into consideration the enormity of crimes committed, such as murder, burglary and arson, the colored people should be proud of the small percentage of crime committed by them. In the above category, it seems that a large per cent. of henious crimes are committed by the opposite race, while burglary, larceny and petty offenses seem to be a fault inherited by the Negro from his white brother. The institution seems to be up to the standard and regulation of places of this kind. New plans are being inaugurated to improve the standard of the convicts. There are prisoners now at Lansing who ought to be paroled, and the only reason is the lack of friends to push their claim. There is no doubt a large number of good, conscientious men who would make good citizens if paroled, and some who ought to remain the balance of their natural life. A prisoner, W. M. Ross, No. 3, sent from Ellsworth, Kas., in 1892 at the age of nineteen years, for accessory to a murder, deserves executive clemency, and ought to be paroled. He has no parents nor friends to intercede in his behalf. He was compelled by the man with whom he lived and worked for to commit this offense. He, a boy, illiterate and silly was convicted and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of twenty-one years. His record is clear except a time that a few fellow convicts, who will ask for a pardon some day, accused this poor friendless boy of stealing some neckties. He was placed into the coal mine for sometime, yet no one believes him guilty. He is a poor, cripple caused from hard labor in the coal mines. In order to get out on parole, he would be willing to work for his food and clothing. We believe he is suffering for that which he did not knowingly and conscientiously do, but was forced and scared into it. Let some one assist him. We met John Collins, who keeps the records in the North cell house. He seems to be in fine condition and bears the look of an innocent man. He no doubt creates sympathy with everybody when pointed out to them as well as the officers. He says he is there by perjured evidence, and we hope to see John's case taken up again some day and give him another chance to vindicate himself. There is nothing about him to indicate criminality, and perhaps he may be proved innocent. The public is always ready to convict some one of offenses without a thorough investigation. A new trial would probably develop something new. A competent corps of officers are connected with this institution and some could stand a little criticism. Dr. C. E. Grigsby, the prison physician, is as fine a man as one would care to meet. He is the only one of the high officers left of the Tomilson cabinet. He is young, nervy, honest and sincere, and a scrapping politician, as well as one of the finest physicians in the state. Deputy Warden J. M. Dodson, a Leavenworth man, seems to be very accommodating and also equipped with a thorough knowledge of his duty. The warden will be absent for several weeks, thus doubling the work of the deputy and making it much harder. He is now guessing on United States Senator. A. Fulton; superintendent of the NUMBER 28. A Plaindealer Scribe Pays Lansing and Ft.Leavenworth a Visit and Tells a Few Facts About the State's Institutions and Her Hosts of Competent and Reliable Attendants. mines, whose experience runs back thirty seven years, proves his worth to the state by the good condition of the mines. He is a Pennsylvanian by birth and a staunch Republican. J. S. Elder, the shipping clerk, handles the twine, coal and brick. His three years in this position has brought him in contact with farmers, merchants and coal dealers, thus placing him in a position tobe a man of influence in the political arena. He is acquainted with all influential men over the state and has much power. He attends strictly to business and dreams of politics. O. W. Hiatt, captain of the guards, has done twenty-two years service in this place. He is a personal friend of the warden's, and their resemblance is so striking that one would take them for brothers. He knows the ins and outs of the place like a book T. K. Hamilton, superintendent of the brick plant, is from Johnson county, and thoroughly understands the brick business. The plant was a failure until he took charge twenty years ago. The brick are manufactured from shale taken from the coal mine. Millions of brick were turned out of this institution last year. Wm. A. Garratt, of Coffey county, foreman of the stone yard is doing good service for the state. He has the prisoners under good control, and deserves much credit for the way he conducts the yard. D. W. Welch, the man who sits upon the wall from sunrise to sunset, is a Junction City man, and to touch him means a row with Geo. A. Clark, secretary of state, and to touch Clark means a scrap with Welch. He is one of the brave colored men who went down into the coal mines when it required nerve, and faced an army of mutineers. W. H. Jones, the transportation and wagon boss, of Wichita, is an old experienced man, and is entrusted to the care of handling all merchandise and articles of value belonging to this institution, and sees that it is properly delivered and accounted for. He is one of the brave boys who went down into the mines and assisted in quelling the resisting convicts. According to experience, service, etc., a better salary for him would look better. J. C. Brown, of Norton county, chief clerk, is one of the hardest worked men of the entire institution. He is kind and joval as could be expected of a man worked so hard. He is a good politician and knows how and where to strike. Our old friend, A. L. Bowers, of Lawrence, is on duty at night and we did not meet him. He is one of the old timers, wardens go and come but Bowers never does either. He also showed his bravery by going down into the coal mines to quell the mutineers. P. Tipton, of Emporia, is the youngest and bravest guard of the institution. He is highly spoken of and liked by everybody connected with the institution. He is the youngest guard ever employed at this institution. He is one of the most highly esteemed young men of the state, one in whom the race feels an especial pride. When the mutiny broke out in the mines, eight hundred feet below the surface, he was the first to offer his services to go—in fact all the colored guards went. Had the convicts carried out their threats there would not have been a colored guard left. We hope to see him get a better paying position. Aes ig ee A gta te oo eR eect A Topeka Plaindealer. a Publubed at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. aut East Savant Sreser. ee es NICK CHILES, = = Busmmss Maxacae iB. CHILDERS, is - - Enrrox pal a Ae geiyiay mentary ice Se ene ‘Three months by mail.ceeeesenreees arom eeneeee4SOE ee Tored athe pusolce at Topla ot od ama OS eae FRIDAY, JULY 25, 1902 EDITORIAL COMMENT On Getting Together. “The Negroes of this country are getting together on one pro- position and that is patronizing Negro enterprises. A minister was overheard lecturing his con- gregation to trade with Negro merchants, take the sewing to Negro tailors and dressmakers, etc. He said if they do this it will build up the race and by so doing give employment to the boys and girls. This is a sub- ject of great importance to our people and it should be present- edto the race from every valley and hilltop.”” Thus says the News Enter- prise of Shrevesport La. The gospel of business 1s a fitting subject for the pulpit. Our pul- pit has spent entirely too much time telling our people to live in the hereafter. We need to know how to live here How tc labor for one another. How de these things for the good of those who must follow us. How soon would it be necessary to improve and increase the capacity of om Negro business houses if the Negro preachers would urge theit congregations to trade with bus. iness men and women of the race, Negro Business Men's Duty, The responsibility of improv- ing the condition of the business side of the race does not rest en- tirely on the ministers, The Negro who opens a small busi- ness has a large duty to perform. He owes its to himself to dispose of his wares asrapidily as possi- bly. He owes it to himself to secure as large a return on the money invested as __ possible. To do this he must conduct hi: place on a business basis. He must keep it neat, clean anc attractive. He musttry to keey what the public demands anc not what he thinks people want. See ee The spectacle of Dan Anthony of the Leavenworth Times en- deavoring to appear as a clumsy mimic of Diogenes is enough tc excite the risibilties of an owl. The one thing needful with Dar Anthony in his fight on Curtis is an old fashioned ‘‘lanthorn’’. Any how, the thin veneer o! a claim that Curtis offered them the office for $600 does not con- ceal the bleeding wound caused by Curtis seeing Anthony's bluf and raising him out. Gradually Realizing. An Eastern paper taking up the work of the PLAINDEALER says, “The Negro is realizing the great- nessin race enterprise. There are at least fifteen business hous- ‘es of different kinds in Waco, Tex., owned and managed by Afro-Americans."" Kansas Ne- groes are opening businesses in every town and they are push- ing them hard. The Negro bus- iness menof Topeka are paying their Negro help a thousand dol- lars a month. Let every fown in Kansas do likewise. Drawing the color Line, The St Louis American Eagle reads the following lesson to the owner of the Freeman and it ap- plies well to many others of our race: * Our worthy contemporary, the Freeman, published by mr. Geo, L. Knox, informs its readers of Mr. Knox's prosperous progress in his‘tonsorial calling and of Everybody is Saying That the Ee ee at ie O. K. Cafe and Ice Cream Parlors In South Topeka are the neatest, cosiest and most artisti- cally 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. James E. Turner, Prop.,!3°8 Kas. 4V Successor to RICE BROS. A Middle States and Mississippi y \ ee s = sf Valley Exposition in Chicago j From August 14 to September 14, 1go2. The first practical demonstration ever given to the people of the North -of the development and growth of the Negro race in this sec- tion. A grand display of race progress. The Nation's first event of the Twentieth Century, Chicago isthe treest and most hospitable city inthe 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 UF SEPT. 1902. For infor- mation address the Committee. 610 Grfield Boulevard, | Cucaco, Inn, MIL SMO BP ere ew his now giving employment to over fortymen. The Americad Eagle congratulates friend Knox on his financial success in life and hopes he will soon reach that manly state where business em- barrassment will not compel him to draw the color line against his ownrace, and then condemn Jim Crow carism and Negro disfran- chisement. The color line when drawn by men of our own race is more worthy of condemnation by members of the race than when drawn by those who have been taught to discriminate. If Mr. Knox has $1,500 invested in a barber shop outfit, it is not un- reasonable to suppose that he has $15,000 or $20,000 invested in the Freeman, and that he also owns real estate valued at not less then $10,000, thus making the Colored Czar worth at least $40,000cr $50,000, and yet he is drawing the black line in busi- ness."" . A Victory for Nichols. . Hon. Galen Nichols, the popu- lar county attorney has knocked the American book trust out. This is worth more to the indus- tries of Topeka as well as the laborers than all the smelling committee can accomplish ina quarter of a century. Goon with the good work for the up- building of Topeka and Shawnee county. The people and the entire republican ticket is with Galan Nichols, the young stal- wart, earner and the Counciiman. What is the matter with the city council? Are they sore be- cause Mayor Parker is turning a little money into the city treasur- ler? Don't beso jealous! Stand up like men and let the people have confidence in you. Stand by your mayor and you will have acity. Nobody likes Judases. Goed Advice. We wish to impress upon the Ne- gro farmers the necessity of living within their means and avoid the giving of a morigage upon their farms. With his eggs and butter he can keep his family in comfortable circurastances thereby realizing a good profit on the crops raised on the ground. One has but to stand upon the streets of Hennessy and see the amount of butter and eggs brought in by white farmers to prove the value of poultry and cows, and if the colored man will do this he will not have to ask credit from his grocer to tide him over till crop time, for he will have due bills com- ingtohim to last him the year. ‘Some would say that we live so fas itishandy to the country store, Thatis true, but do you ever stop tc think the country grocer must make 2 profit on the goods sold you. He must pay for the hauling ot the goods, therefore if you wish to have that profit do not come to town with an empty wagon, but upon your wood or whatever you have put z bucket of eggs or butter, for you car save from twenty to thirty per cen! upon your purchases. If you have not the hens get them and do no rest until you you have two or thre hundred comfortably housed. Noth ing you can raise will pay you better Hennessey is the legitimate marke for twenty miles east or west ant for as great a distance southeast anc southwest, so avail yourself of th advantage of coming here—-Th Lance. Some State Institutions. Coneluded from Page One. preaches and prays for all in thi supposed wickedest place in Kansas because those who inhabit it were once wicked, appears to be accom- plishing much toward the retor- mation of its occupants. Its quiet and serene in this unholy place, no swearing, loud and boisterous tan. guage, no drunkeness, wild living nor arguments, all agree to the same thing, that they must remain until the Savior calls or their time ex pires, or some friend gains the gooc will of the governor. From. the above facts the place seems more like heaven, yet no one is contente¢ there. Chaplain McBain is a good man and has a kind word for all the prisoners. His brother officers speak of him in the highest terms, FORT LEAVENWORTH. At this time, the Fort is the liveliest place in the state. ‘The government is spending thousand: of dollars in erecting buildings and also a new federal prison, Warden McClaughry is a very pleasant officer to meet. He takes great pride in explaining the conditions and sur roundings of this great institution which he has so successfully handled. Heis an Illinoisan by birth and ; man of great experience. In 1857 he was actively connected with the “underground railroad.” During the late civil war, he served his country well as major of the 118th Illinois He is workingjhard to complete th new prison so atleast half of the prisoners can be kept there anc save time, and the Iong walk of th prisoners morning and evening There are no colored guards at thi: place. It requires a civil service examination, and it appears that nc colored people ever try. When ; vacancy occurs, the warden notifie the attorney general who selects tw names with their standing, and send: them to the warden to select from Colored men who like this kind o work should take the examination Have your Congressman press you claim. ‘The most pleasing sight to us was the “Officers’ Mess” operated by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Likes. This is ‘one of the best and most successful concerns of its kind ever opertaed by colored people in this section, ‘They employ from four to six colored people at good salaries. They are well experienced in the business having been in charge at Fort Sheri- dan, Ill, and in New Mexico. For twelve years they bave conducted this “mess” which is sure money. Mrs. Like was born in Ray county, Mo., while he is a native of Chester, Ill, and have resided in Kansas over twerlty years. They are identified with several secret societies, own a beautiful home and enjoy life. N.C. | Pav lie. Pines Pay all your debts and make some financial provision for the near fu- ture at least, before “taking in” the excursions, picnics and other pleas- ure attractions of the summer seas- on. Many of our people go away visiting in other cities and towns, when the money they use to pay their railroad and other expense: belongs to people they owe for food, clothing, rent, etc. There is not one inten thousand who really needs thesesummer pleasures and trips ot who can afford them, either. Use 2 little common sense and practice more economy, and there will be more coal, food, clothes and better quarters to live in next winter. An Appeut to the Churches of the North Westers Baptist Association Sn ee nN ae TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE... “The Western Tuskegee.” Four Teachers from That Famous School a >+«€ . Nonsectarian, Co-educational, Practical Training of the Negro Youth. DEPARTMENSS: Industrial, English, Normal. Music and Business, Trades taught:—Carpentry, Painting, Tailoring, Printing, Book-binding, Agriculture, Sewing, Cooking, Sfilli- nery, Laundrying and Domestic Science. EXPENSES: Board, furnished room, light, fuel and tuition:—Literary and Industrial departments, $7.50 per month tuition, Musical department $1 per month, Typewriting and Stenography (combined course) $5 per month. Special induce- ments to students in this department. Entrance fee $1. A limited number of students will be afforded an opportunity to work out a part of thair expenses, ADVANTAGES; Teachers especially trained for the work. Every student learns a trade. Home trafning Ca specialty. ‘The institution is endorsed by ministera of EVERY denomination. Our training ie thorough, systematic and Christian. School hegins TUESDAY, SEPT. 9. Enter your child the opening day. For further information, adddress Ws. R. CARTER, PrivcrPaL TOPEKA, KAS. a» PATBIARCHS OF THE FaiTH.—The association has decided to build a home fee the Aged, Infirm and Or- phans, This was decided upon at Leavenworth, last year. Five thou. sand dellars will procure an excel- lentheme. We are called upon to send fifty cents per member for the Purpose, and if the 5,000 members of our fifty churches were to give the prescribed pro rata, $2,500 would be realized. But let us allow a liberal discount for the children and the disabled members ef our churches, by cutting the aggregate intwe. We would still have 2,500 members who could contribute 50 cents each, thus realizing $1,250 from the members and children of our churches in this district. A committee was appoiuted— Rev. J. H. Vanleu, Mrs. M.D, Jones and Hon. H. I, Munroe—to look out site, ete., and report at this ses- shen of the association, They have done their work and call upon us to pass upon it. Let us, brethzen, come to Topeka and make the Home areality. Let us provide a Home for our mothers and tathers, sisters and brothers, whe for any reason are unfortunate in this life. Let us purchase a $5,000 Home which will be the pride of the denomination and an honor to the race. Accerding to an action of the ex- ecutive board which met at Osage City, Kas., Nov. 17, 1go1, it was de- cided te ask each church 50 cents a member for the Home, this year. Brethren, let us be true to ourselves, to our God, to our neighbors. Don't ask curious questions but go to work. Religion that doesn't ge pocket-deep cannet go heaven-high. Pray, plan and work, Let us collect $1,009 for the Home this year. Yours for [tis Christ. W.L. Grant H.F. Frazier, J. L. Lewis. H.I. Monroe. G. Me Neal. J. H. Ramey. Members of the Executive Board present at the meeting Nov 17, 1901, | PUBLICATION NOTICE, | Inthe Dieniet Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. } Aseacl Ward, plainly as William /immerman, and Mary M. Zimmerman, defendants No. 21,708. | Willam Zimmerman and Mary M Zimmerman, ‘defendants in the above entiled action, you and each ‘of you will take notice that you hase bees sued 1a the District Court of Shawnee Couaty Kaosas by the planuff above named, that said plaouf filed his petition with the clerk of sa1d courton July 16, 02, asking judgment against you and each Zot you fo for $238 33 together with interest and costs, and tha! unless you answer the same on or before the 2Sth day of August egoz the allezations therein will be taken 33 true and judgment rendered ia favor of said. plain accordingly, and that an order of sale will wsue tothe shenf of Stawnee County Kansas, directing bir tg sell the following described property attached in. thi action, to-wit: The N. W. M Sec, 7 towhship 13 range 17 a ‘Shawnee County, Kansas to satisfy said judgment. T-nart Warn, Plain, D. H. Brasawan, Atty for Plast. Auest. 1.8. Curtis, Clerk. (erat) ani pipiens ceri peers NCR NA EE eee SRE ROE TERE NTT Se OE ORT SOE RT TT RN ELSTON OT Ne oN Se ETT ) Send Your Sons and Daughters to, A ) ) > ) se oe Te ° ° . | ga epee, Western Vniversity, Quindaro ) Spee = ws: TB aay + Be ) a Fe SS . A Great School fur the Youth. ‘The Great State of ) RL by ie Kansas Hus Givea Her Approval. (Incorporated.) a, ea deee se > es sea} OR th |, intellectual and industrial taining of } ae a Ty igiae e moral, intellectual and industrial training of » BW ss ue Se “F our youth.” Advantages: — Christian Influences, ) fr Thorough Instructors, Good Buildings, Fine Equip- ———_ —=—~ ments, Healthy Moral ‘Tone, Fine Drainage, Good Surroundings. DEPARTMENTS; ? TaeotocicaL Derartuent—Preparing tfained Ministera for the demands of the pew » of today. g Honuix Derartstrxt—Preparing Students fur teaching in the public schools and giving ) higher training to those desiring the same. ae : ., Sun-Norsat Derarrurxt—Fitting Students for the Normal department and giving an oppor- } tunity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. ) Mustcan DeraRtHuENtT—Offering training in that art for which our youth seem adapted by ) nature—Music. ) InvusrrtaL Deeantuext—Fitting our youth to compete’ with the tradesmen in the field of } organized labor. Here meioly rests the future of the race. This isto be the education of this | century. Courses—Agricultural, Mechanical Drawing, Carpentry and Cabinet Making. Printing, — } Joband Journeyman. Tailoring, Business Coucse, Stenography and Typewriting. Dressmaking and | } Plain Sewing. Preparations are being made for teaching Scientific Agriculture. The faculty is com- posed of graduates from the best schools in the couatry. . ) Facutty—Rev. Wm. T. Vernon, B. 9. D., A. M., Lincoln, President, Philosophy, Logic and | » Ezonomics; Rev. Jno. 8. Johnson. B, D., Ohio State Patvenity, Hebrew, Greek and Theology;G. | Archie Gregg, University of Kausas, Mathematica; Agustus ©. Perdue, Tuskegee, Architectural, | Mechanical Drawing and Carpentry; Joseph Nelson Garratt, Wilberforce, Business Course Steno- | graphy and Typewriting Harry R. Graham, Printing und Book-binding; Mrs. Florence M. Crews, I. | FO. Y,, Philadelphia, be, Literature and Latin; ire. S. L. Gross, Dressmaking, Plain Sewing; Mrs. { N. Douglass Scroggins, Western University, Instrumental Music; Mrs. W.T. Vernon, B. §., Matron ‘ Btanley Hall. In addition, able and prominent lecturers on different subjects hare been secured. Oprronruntry—Teachers have acommon interest in all Students, even the poorest and humblest. ‘We only ask for merit and true worth here. Extravagance is discouraged, students struggling for an education need not feel ashamed of poverty, Come and try. . Expsysrs—Board per month $5.50. Tuition per month $1. Room zent per month $1. _Inci- dental fee only for first month $1. Students received at any time. SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 15, '02. Remarxs—We are trying to he)p solve the problem. Write us for catalogues or Information. Let us hear from you at once, we will give all partictlars. = . * z WM. T. VERNON, Quindato, Kas.=4 . Oe i Bor pas eee acta SOR Mrs. Fhittips, W. D. Phillips, Broprietress ’ ‘Manager THE NEW PAXTON HOTEL Newly refitted, ‘TRates Reasonable BATHS FREE TO PATRONS,+- 1841 Lawrence St. Denver, Colo, ee Ghe Perry Matel Good Rooms, + Quick Service. MRS. J. SNYDER, Mc’r. PERRY, KANSAS. Whea tn Kasyps Cry Fleese Call 2 The Chicago Cafe, HENRY C@MPTEN, Prop. #13 SL - - Ramses Qity Me, FATA NT % % ¥ y ¥ % 2 Z 2 DISCOVERY % % ¥ Curly Hair Made Straight By 4 ace $ 2 Sai Y y ° * —e | les q Cars | es Gee 20 te ATi A ta TAKES reox Lit: BEYORE AND AYTE TREATMENT. ORIGINAL 3 g (Corrtgnedy Z 9 onuurnaaaernl ais annie Lsbese eg peor ee as coor a abet Teng shel the acalp'and: proreats the bairfrom fist fee Arar ath par enet Mutat Y prelied Gi Suir grow lone and aay, soldoves forty fosrenadieed vy tneesands Warranted ¢ (UrA[ex" Msdimonthie free om requere ity Sabre: tas preparation evee “tals for Teatenenlog say bait Bepare of tala g Hoa" Get ito Driclaal Orentsed Ox 4 f bateorattee mrtg sevens oats ineaierinigny Goteandseuutrals a uietY Y necennity for inden, agauiemen aad ehiiaren 2 Vierantly perfumed. SusrrenaarsnesaCf ¥ tals wondertuh pomade fy Suatby is ase You PASTE oes ia Girton commit uni maras ic" Fillaucocione with every bauile. Only 6O Gite Seid By" Gronetets aodldoejtnor fend? S88 costs et ane betta orieirao fortaree Gpecint or atyress mosey setet Write Jour Breet erates pele os . OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 96 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Iiinot Kaan NNT IKKK ee cee For Your Santa Fe | Summer Vacation $15.00 — Denver, Colo. Springs, }panito, Pueblo Juiy Ist to 13th, August Ist to 14th. August 23, 24, 30 3lst, Szpz lst to lUch, All other dates from June Ist to Sept 15, $19.0) for the round trip. A new train ¢» Cuiorado, c mposed of the same equipments as the fain us Cilitornia limited, leaves Topeka at 835 p.m. Rock ballast track free feom dust and dirt. Harvey eating houses. Observation cars--the only line running them to Colorado. Send for book, “A Colorado Summer” free. Full information for camping and fishing parties—how to gx—where to go and cost of trip—address, T. L. KING, Ticket Agt. Bepot.- 3h JAMES, JL, Tichat Agent, 850 ¥. Kanaus Avay Topeka. Phone 37 Store 105 W Esgth St J. E. Rodman, FLORIST PALMS AND CUT FLOWERS. KANSASSAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) Cuanute, Kansas. Authorized Capital $700,000 stock solicited by correspondence General solicitor and financial agent 4,S. HALE, pais Missouri Te Pacific 3 Bea AG pti a oe Route THE GREAT__=_ == SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado,Cansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on thisline in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous Hot Springs . Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE=====S= H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P.&T.A., . LOBES, HO P. A. gent, ToeHma, KAS: RAY’S 314 Commercial Street | Is the place to receive first class accommodations. Lunch Room and the new Ice Cream Parlor noatly arranged. Barber Shop in connection. Give us 2 call. E, RAY & SONS., Prors. Emporia, Kansas. ONLY 2-2 DAYS FROM KANSAS CITY —TO— . ° California —VIA THE— | EL i El Paso Short Line Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED IUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE also. Personally conducted tourist Excursions Every wednesday and Friday via COLORADO AND SCENIC LIXE. QUICKEST ‘TIME TO EL PASO, BEST LINE TO OLD MEXICO. For full information address E. W. Tsoursox, A. G. P. A. Topeka, Kas. Joun Szsastian, G. P. A.,Chicago Mrs. Martha Wallace, First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Payros a visit. 618 Vermomwr Sr. Lawnamce, Kas 7M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAEKSE AND EMBALMER. 4 =? a eo Ik eae 632-36 Quincy Sreer. CITY SIFTINGS Have your prescriptions filled at E. B. Lee's, 113 West Eighth street. John Butler, of Kansas City Sundayed with Miss Emma Caldwell. Messrs Orr and Burnett, of Kansas City Sundayed with the Misses Philips on West Eighth street. Joseph Thompson left yesterday for Denver, Colo. Little Eva and Mayme Elliott returned to their home in Emporia yesterday. See E. S. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Miss Letitia Bartlett. of Wichita, was the guest of Mrs. J. Johnson last week. Misses Maggie Guest and Stella Black, of Atchison, were the guests of of Miss Henrietta Juekson last week. Misses Eva and Bertha Perry, of Lawrence, are visiting Miss Grace McConnell. There will be sacred concert at St. Mark's A. M. E. church Sunday evening, July 27. The public is invited to attend. The third annual reunion of the Twenty-third Kansas will be held in Leavenworth, Kan., August 2, 3 and 4, 1902. William Lampton, of Emporia, spent Monday in the city. Mason Carter returned Sunday from Denver, Colo. Mrs. Mayme E. Johns left Monday to visit friends in Chicago, Ill. and Detroit, Mich. Mrs. M. Roberts and granddaughter, Miss Raymos Dyer, returned Tuesday from Kansas City. Miss Ella Johnson has returned from Colorado where she has been during the past year. Miss Byanna Smith is visiting friends in Kansas City. John Stamps has returned from Colorado. Miss Oda Bass left Monday for Camden, Mo., for a month's visit with friends and relatives. Mrs. C. M. Hughes spent Saturday in the city. Mrs. I. F. Bradley of Kansas City, Kas., is the guest of Mrs. Robert Buckner. Rev. Robt. Cox and wife, of Salina, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. I. Smiley. Mesdames Sarah Henderson, Nancy Thompson and Miss Rosa Parker, of Salina, attended the grand lodge of Odd Fellows last week. Mrs. Clarence Bradshaw and baby, Gertrude, left Tuesday for Kansas City, where they will reside. Miss Bertha Tipton left Saturday for Leavenworth, after spending a week with Miss Arnicholas Chiles. Mr. Albert Richardson and wife, of Oklahoma City, are visiting Mrs. Robt. Buckner. Mrs. H. Edmonds entertained at dinner Monday, complimentary to Mesdames L. Warner and Clarence Bradshaw. Mesdames Lula Johnson and Rebecca Sanders visited in the city last week. Mrs. Laura Warner and son left Tuesday for Colorado Springs. Mrs. L. Scales, of Kansas City, Kas., is the guest of Miss Mary Jordan. Charlie Chiles returned to Kansas City Saturday, after spending a few days in the city. Mrs. Copeland and daughter, of Lawrence, were the guests of Mrs, Joseph Jones. Chas. Overr, of New Mexico, spent Friday in the city. Miss Lucy Pullin left Saturday for for her home in Chickasha, I. T. Mrs. M. Adams is seriously ill at her home, 824 Clay street. Mrs. N. Thomas left Thursday for her home in Omaha, after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin. Misses Eva and Lillie Phillips entertained Saturday at dinner, complimentary to Mrs. Sales, of Kansas City. The Daughters of Bethel will convene in their grand session in Atchison, Aug. 13, 14 and 15. This promises to be one of the most interesting sessions ever held in the history of the order. Prof. W. T. Vernon, of Quindaro, spent a few days in the city last week. Mrs. Sales, of Kansas City, who has been visiting Misses Lulu and Catherine Harris, left for her home Monday. Mrs. R. L. Helm is seriously ill at her home, 1201 W. Twelfth street. Misses Eva Overr, Lizzie Scott, Ellen Page, Ota Perkins and Fannie Madison, of Kansas city, were pleasant callers at this office Monday p. m. Instead of leaving their cards, they left the floor covered with peanut hulls. Coney Island, owned by H.C. Wilson, was overflowed during the recent flood. Miss Mary Jamison is visiting Mrs. Willa Clark in Hennesy, Okla. Will Parks returned Sunday from Lawrence Sunday night after a successful week of business (?) Miss Ollie Henderson, of Leavenworth, is the guest of Mrs. O. A. Taylor. The ladies sewing circle of St. John's A. M. E. church met Wednesday with Mrs. A. M. Ward. Rev. B. C. Duke, pastor of the second Christian church, filled the pulpit Sunday evening at Shiloh Baptist church preaching to large and attentive audience. Rev. A. M. Ward preached Sunday morning on "The crimes of the tongue." The subject was very ably handled and many truths were told of the crimes committed by this small member. More should have heard this sermon. Mesdames B. T. Alexander and M. Jones are among the sick. Fun for everybody! Emancipation Celebration, Aug. 1, at Garfield park Deputy county attorney, W. I. Jamison, was called to Junction City and Lawrence last week on business. Mrs. G. W. Guy spent last week in Springfield, attending the grand lodge O. E.S. The famous Twenty-third regiment band and a grand old-fashioned barbecue, at Garfield park Aug. 1. A grand basket meeting will be held at Lane Chapel, C. M. E. church the first Sunday in August. All members are especially urged to bring their baskets. All friends are cordially invited to come, worship and dine with us. Rev. A. M. Ward will do the preaching in the afternoon.—J. M. Brown, P. E. L. D. Williams, of Great Bend was in attendance on the grand lodge of Odd Fellows last. He is a native of Ress county Ohio, coming to Kansas in 1870, and by hard work and economy, he has accumulated a nice 80-acre farm. He well and favorably known in Great Bend, having resided there during the past twenty-five years, and several different times served as township trustee. The Shiloh Baptist Sunday school held their annual picnic in Garfield yesterday afternoon. G. D. Williams, of Chicago, spent a few days in the city. Miss Lizzie Scott entertained last Thursday afternoon complimentary to Miss Fannie Madison, of Kansas City. A guessing contest was the principal amusement of the afternoon, Miss Hattie Harper winning first prize, the second and third prizes were awarded to Misses Harlan and Caldwell. All report a very pleasant time. Go and see for yourself whether there is anything to this Cumberland Band or not, if you can't attend buy a ticket and give it to your friend. Children under twelve years of age must be accompanied by parents or some older person. Say! When are you going to have that party you were talking about and found that it would be impossible to have it because your own parlor is to small for a party this time of year, and there is not a hall in town that will suit for a swell occasion of the kind? So why not go down and look at the O. K. parlors, 1303 Kansas avenue. They can't be beat, we have our own special decorations for parties and social meetings. From July 7, to August 7, we will furnish our parlors and music free, will serve refreshments, ice cream, cake and fruits, for a very small amount per couple. We have things arranged so that all events are private. We would like to have every one that intends to give a party to call and see us. N. B.—We study to please the public, we have planned for years to have just such a place. Imagine yourself in a garden of palms and sweet smelling flowers all around you in the midst of sweet music, conversing with a lady or gentleman friend, with a glass of ice cream soda with crushed fruit before you, then you will have a correct picture of the O. K. parlors. Prop. of O. K. cafe, and ice cream parlors. A Grand Celebration Prof. Geo. W. Jackson's famous Twenty-third Regiment band will celebrate August 1, in beautiful Topeka at Garfield Park, assisted by Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocutionist of Washington, D. C., and Albert Young, of Lawrence, the renowned impersonator and the citizens of Topeka and Shawnee county. This promises to be one of the grandest affairs ever held in Topeka. Committees: Hon. John M. Wright, A. M. Thomas, A. T. Allen, Fred Stonestreet, and H. W. Dillard; reception: Hon. W. I. Jamison, Clarence Odell, Robt. Turner, Robert Keith and H. I. Monroe, entertainment; G. W. Brown, M. L. Perry, H. E. Searcia and Geo. S. Oliver, arrangement; Geo. W. Jackson, bandmaster, G. W. Brown, manager. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. 21. For the submission of a proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas. Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the members elected to each house thereof concurring therein: Section 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state of Kansas is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection: That section 3 of article 2 be amended to read as follows: Sec. 3. The members of the legislature shall receive as compensation for their services the sum of five hundred dollars for a regular session, and five dollars per day for any special session, and three cents for each mile traveled by the usual route in going to and returning from the place of meeting; but such compensation shall not in the aggregate exceed the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars for any special session. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the legislature in the year A. D. 1902, for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The amendment to the constitution relating to the compensation of members of the legislature," and shall be voted for or against as provided by law under such title. Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute-book. Approved February 28, 1901. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original enrolled resolution now on file in my office, and that the same took effect by publication in the statute-book May 1, 1901. [Seal.] GEORGE A. CLARK, Secretary of State Thought They Knew It All. The Negro paper, as yet, has never been issued that will equal the sheet printed (?) in this office Sunday afternoon, when Will Harris and several knights of the "stick" assembled around the big "imposing" stone in this office and began "making up," "setting ads," and cussing and discussing the numerous "blacksmiths" who are infesting the present day shops and posing as printers. To have heard them, was to believe that they were the only printers in Topeka, and at the time, they doubtless thought so themselves. A gentleman from Milwaukee occupied the center of the group, and so strong was his denunciation of the "smithies" that it seemed to enthuse the boys, causing them to give the question a thorough discussion. Everything was arranged in good shape, and the presence of a tonsorial artist, who would occasionally shave a good printer during the discussion, made vice-president of this organization for state of Kansas, I hereby notify the B. Y. P. U. societies in each church in this state to lift a collection be it ever so small and send to me at Topeka, or to Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, corresponding secretary, Nashville, Tenn Do not fail to do something for this worthy cause, the missionary cause is needing the money, and a mitt from each church will help. Yours for Christ H. I. MONROE, Vice-President. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacetic Colleges. Thirty fifth Session (1902-1903) will begin October 1, 1902, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmacetic College $70. All students must register before October 12, 1902. For catalogue or further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D.. Secretary. 901 H Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, in the State of Kansas: J. Mouldy, plaintiff, vs. Joseph Thomas Mouldy, defendant. No. 21771. 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PLEASE DONOT WAIT A MINUTE of GLOSSINE and seen its good effects you will and acme of all Hair Tonics by the best people of $4.00—This Special Tr To Continental Chemical Co ER-Not a Bluff to get your money, but a chance we now, here is the glorious opportunity we owe 0.00 and the very moment we receive the each or $0.00. We exact of you only the r: 2d. Just as soon as you see the impro- must talk it up to your friends, showing buy it. 3d. You are sell it for no less you for your kind efforts in introducing you can, by showing the people, white and ids for only $2.00. Why? Because we k youth thousands of boxes. Every one who TWAIT A MINUTE, but fill out the Coupon and effects you will certainly become our A the best people of the country, who are so 1.00-This Coupon is woo- dial Trial-Order chemical Co., 1700 Lucas A HERE IS A TRUE AND GENEROUS OFFER-Not a Bluff to get your money, but a chance we offer you to secure a beautiful head of hair, besides putting money in your pocket. JUST READ THIS. Now, here is the glorious opportunity we offer you. Remember, GLOSSINE sells at 50c. for an extra large box. Now you must use to us only $2.00 and the very moment we receive the money we will at once send to you 12 extra large boxes of GLOSSINE which will sell at retail for 50c. each or $6.00. We exact of you only the following easy conditions, which are easily complied with: 1st. You agree to use it on your own Hair: 2d. Just as soon as you see the improvement in your own Hair (which will be in a few days only after you have commenced to use it) you must talk it up to your friends, showing your own Hair to prove its merits, and, as they will see what it has done for you, they will eagerly buy it. 3d. You are to sell it for no less than 50c. per box, and you are to keep all of the money that you receive for same, to compensate you for your kind efforts in introducing the great remedy in your locality. All we ask is that you act fair with us, and do us all the good you can, by showing the people, white and colored, what GLOSSINE has done for you. REMEMBER, we send you actually $6.00 worth of goods for only $2.00. Why? Because we know it will give you a beautiful head of Hair, and, when the people have seen your Hair, they will buy thousands of boxes. Every one whom you sell a box, white or colored will be a walking advertisement for GLOSSINE. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT A MINUTE, but fill out the Coupon and mail to us at once, and after you have received the $6.00 worth of GLOSSINE and seen its good effects you will certainly become our Agent. Remember that GLOSSINE is now recognized as the standard and acme of all Hair Tonics by the best people of the country, who are sending us hundreds of testimonials daily. Special Trial-Order Agents' Contract. To Continental Chemical Co., 1700 Lucas Ave., St. Louis, Mo.: Enclosed please find the sum of $2.00, for which please send me at once twelve (12) of your regular extra large boxes of GLOSSINE HAIR TONIC, worth 50c. each, or $6.00 in all. In return for this favor, I hereby bind myself to use GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to sell all that I do not use at no less than 50c. per package. I also agree not to cut the price under any consideration. And for and in consideration of you allowing me to keep the money that I receive for same, I agree to act as your Agent in the future. But if all that you have told me is not true, you are to return the $2.00 that I hereby send to you. If from sickness or any other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in the future, I will endeavor to find some one who will take the Agency in my place. To all these agreements I hereby bind myself for the privileges as specified above. If you send only $1.00, 6 boxes, worth $3.00, will be sent to you. everything complete. Mr. Harris, who doubtless will be remembered by most of our readers, officiated at the bornin' of THE PLAINDEALER, and dropped over from St. Joseph, Mo., to spend a few hours with his fellow craftsmen, before taking his departure for Indianapolis, Ind., where he spent the past twelve months as managing editor of "The World." He left Monday afternoon for St. Joseph, from which place he will depart for Indiana. Truly, it was a jolly crowd and all highly enjoyed themselves in a way that only printers can. With the additional presence of "Marah" Holloway, of Horton, the gang that is styled the top-notchers in the colored contingent of Kansas have would been complete. SALINA, KANS. Mesdames Boswell and Gannet are on the sick list. Mrs. Winchester is visiting in Abilene. Mrs. Thomas returned from Kansas City Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Henderson returned Saturday from Topeka where she attended the meeting of the Odd Fellows. Misses Mollie and Fannie De Priest left Sunday for Canada to visit relatives. Miss Rosa Parker attended Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows at Topeka last week and Sundayed in Junction City. Loff Hayes returned from Kansas City Sunday. TROY. KANS. Rev. Mrs. Mary B. Watkins who has been conducting a series of meetings at Troy is having unbounded success. Many souls have been saved and added to the church. She has done excellent work in Wathena and Paxico. NOTICE The attention of the Baptists of Kansas is called to the fact, that the fourth Sunday in July is B. Y. P. U. rally day. This order was passed by the National B. Y. P. U. two years ago, the day has been observed on occasions, but the Kansas organi- tives have failed to respond: as GEORGE RIPE AFTER ALEXANDER urs for Christ e, Vice- President. UNIVERSITY, Yours for Christ Quincy Street, First Door South of Fifth Ave. Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cou For Coughs Sore Throat Price 25 Cent. RESTAURANT. Ice Cream. Open Day and Night. The Colored Tailor. GLOSSINE Grower and Hair Str FOUND AT LAST. ter, and Easier Applied than Any Other THE PLACE OF ALL OTHER HAIR T GLOSSINE WILL D GLOSSINE THE WONDER QUEEN OF ALL HAIR TONICS FOR DIRECTIONS BOWEN AFTER SEE INSIDE STRAIGHTENS CURLY KINKY KNAPPY HAIR CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO ST. LOUIS, MO. your money, but a chance we offer you to secure a beautiful head of hair, be- vourous opportunity we offer you. Remember, GLOSSINE sells a moment we receive the money we will at once send to you 12 ex- ections of you only the following easy conditions, which are easy on as you see the improvement in your own Hair (which will be your friends, showing your own Hair to prove its merits, and, as are to sell it for no less than 50c, per box, and you are to keep efforts in introducing the great remedy in your locality. All the people, white and colored, what GLOSSINE has done for you. Why? Because we know it will give you a beautiful head of boxes. Every one whom you sell a box, white or colored will be bought, but fill out the Coupon and mail to us at once, and after you certainly become our Agent. Remember that GLOSSINE is not the country, who are sending us hundreds of testimonials daily. Coupon is worth $4.00 to You—$4.00 Real-Order Agents' Contra- tion, 1700 Lucas Ave., St. Louis, Mo.: J. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court Moss & Penwell, Undertakers and Licensed Embalmers Topeka. Y STREET, South of Fifth Ave., Hotel Kansas. le of Mhl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Store Throat. Etc. e 25 Cents per Bottle 11 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 Blacksmithing Horse Shoeing and General Repair Shop. COR. A ST., AND KAS AVE., N. TOPEKA. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas. Embalming and Casket Co. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stack $2,000. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. LODGES AND SOCIETIES PRIDE OF TOPKATFAN No 36, meets 1st, and rd Saturday afternoon of each month at No. 905. North Kansas avenue. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, Q. W. Miss Anna Reynold, C. K. MACFDONIA TABKRACLE No. 53, U. K. T. Hall 609 N. Kansas Avenue. Meets 1st and ndayss of each month. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan NE BEFORE AFTER Hair Straightener ST. than Any Other Preparation. ER HAIR TONICS. TILL DO. so harmless that it can do no injury—not even to a three-day-old baby. Three boxes are sure to complete the treatment, and in most instance, one box alone is sufficient. It is very cheap—50 for an extra large size box, or $1.00 for three extra large size boxes, guaranteed a full and complete treatment. You will never have to use more than three boxes. After you have used that quantity your Hair will be in a perfect condition, and you will never have to use any Hair Tonic of any kind again. It is the greatest wonder of the century, and will take the place of all other Hair Tonics now on the market. No one, after once using GLOSSINE, will use any other Hair Tonic, because there is nothing to equal it in the whole wide world. Everybody be they white or colored, old or young, who will only use it, cannot fail to have a beautiful head of long, fine Hair. It is a wonder and as sure as sunrise. Who is it that will let a $1.00 bill prevent them from having a beautiful head of Hair? beautiful head of hair, besides putting money in your pocket. GLOSSINE sells at 50c. for an extra large box once send to you 12 extra large boxes of GLOSSINE additions, which are easily complied with: 1st. You Hair (which will be in a few days only after you write its merits, and, as they will see what it has and you are to keep all of the money that you your locality. All we ask is that you act fair GLOSSINE has done for you. REMEMBER, we send a beautiful head of Hair, and, when the people write or cooled will be a walking advertisement for once, and after you have received the $6.00 worth that GLOSSINE is now recognized as the standard of testimonials daily. To You—$4.00. 's' Contract. Mrs. Mo.: your regular extra large boxes of GLOSSINE myself to use GLOSSINE on my own Hair, and to under any consideration. And for and in consider- ment in the future. But if all that you have told other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in these agreements I hereby bind myself for the at to you. --- OFFICE HOURS to 10 A.M. t t M. Office Telephone 192. Topeka. WILSON & MOREHEAD First-Class Restaurant MEALS AND SHORT ORDERS. 214 N. Main St. Ottawa, K13 WM. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 404 Kansas Ave. D-21330. OFFICE HOURS {7 to 10 A. M. 12 M. to 14 P. M. Telephone, 544 {7 to 10 P. M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Special Attention to descases of women and private deseases. Office, 506 EAST STREET. Grocery and Amusement Hall. Fancy Groceries, Vegetables and Fruits Sold Cheap for Cash. 1201 Washington St BEFORE 1822 ```markdown ``` BEDDLE OTTLE =