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VOLUME IV. Thousands of People Enjoyed the Hos- pitality of Leavenworth in Honor of the Twenty-third They came, they saw, they conquered. Such can be fittingly said of the big crowd that attended the re-union of the 23rd Kansas Volunteers, at Leavenworth, Kansas, Augu 2, 3 and 4. August 1st, the Independent Benevolent Society of Kansas and jurisdiction started the emancipation anniversary celebration by giving a picnic in Korman's park, at which Dr. Brown, T. W. Bell and others made appropriate remarks. Saturday, Aug. 3rd, the combined Sunday schools of Kansas City, Kas., and Leavenworth gave their annual picnic at which games, races and the other amusements made the day one long to be remembered by the little ones. Sunday, Aug. 3rd, the churches of Kansas City and Leavenworth united in one monster meeting at the park, at which Rev. Smothers of Atchison, preached, and the 23rd Regiment band, of Topeka, displayed to the colored visitors its high degree of excellence under the efficient management of 1901 Geo. W. Jackson. Monday, Aug., 4th, was the gala day, three excursion trains of eight cars each brought in visitors from St. Joseph and Kansas City, under the management of the Hodcarriers' Associations, of those cities. Others came in numbers from Oskaloosa, Lawrence. Atchison and Topeka. There were all kinds of picnic games, athletic games, dancing, boating, merry-go-round and other amusements. Numbers of the 23rd Kansas Regiment boys were present in uniform and were quartered on the ground. A feature of the day was the splendid speech delivered by W.J. Bailey, candidate for Governor of Kansas, to a large crowd, many whites being present. Mr. Bailey traced the history and progress of the Negro race and of their bravery as soldiers. He pointed out the responsibilities and duties of citizenship, paid a glowing tribute to the record of the Negro soldiers in the civil and Spanish-American wars and the part taken by the 23rd Kansas Regiment, and urged and advised the colored parents while indulging in the praise of deeds done in war, not to forget the graver and equally necessary deeds to be accomplished in peace, and send their boys and gilrs to the industrial schools of the state, where they can be trained to be useful and productive citizens in the highest sense of the word. Among the officers present were: Colonel Beck, Major Ford, Capt. Reynolds, Capt. Wilson, Lieuts. Latimore, Arthur Lett, Singleterry, Moody, Adjutant Sam Jones and Bandmaster G. W. Jackson. Concerts were given: Saturday by the Leavenworth brass band, Sunday by the 23rd Regiment band, and Monday by the famous Kansas City Midland band, which consists of 24 pieces and plays remarkably well. The following officers were elected at the business session of the 23rd Kansas Regt: Commander, Capt. Reynolds, Topeka; Adjutant, Corporal Isaac Hunter, Fort Scott; Vice Commanders, for Lawrence, Lieut. Fred Stone; Topeka, Sergt. Birdwhistle; Kansas City, Kas., Lieut. Latimore; Fort Scott, Corp. Bright; Wichita, Private Braden; Atchison, Lieut. Lett. Girard and Pittsburg, Jerry M. White; Parsons, Sergeant Matthews. Maj. Ford was elected Historian, and Rev. Dosier, Chapain. A bronze souvenir badge containing a lizzard (because so many lizzards were found in Cuba) was ordered to be made for each member of the Regiment and a committee was appointed to select a fitting motto for the Regiment. Fort Scott, Kas., was selected as the next meeting place. During the three days fully fifteen thousand people attended the park where the festivities were being held. The re-union exceeded the expectations of its promoters and much credit is due to the noble and heroic efforts of Drs. Moates and Brown, Messrs. Kerr, Craig, T. W. Bell and Sam Jones, and Mesdames Craig, America Saunders and many others whose names we did not get. Leavenworth's citizens certainly know how to entertain on a grand scale and make the visitor feel like coming many miles to accept their hospitality once again. THE SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE W. N. P. A. The occasion of the seventh annual meeting of the Western Negro Press association will long be remembered by those in attendance. As inaugurating a new era for Negro journalism in the West, the visiting knights of the quill acquitted themselves with such credit as to merit the attentions and reception accorded them, and the home people left no stone unturned to make their visit a pleasant one, thereby creating a mutual friendship which will not be defaced in years. Promptly at 2 o'clock, Monday, Aug. 4th, President J. D. D. Rivers, of Denver, called the Association to order and after the invocation by Rev. W. E. Helm of this city, Mayor Parker welcomed the delegates to the city and wished them a pleasant stay, stating that he had delegated his authority for the time being to Jas. A. Guy, who made his speech. The response was made by W. W. Taylor, of Salt Lake City, Utah, who in a few well chosen remarks put the audience in a good humor for the business that was to come before them. James H. Guy was made an honorary member of the association. Mrs. Jno. M. Wright favored the association with a solo and it was so well received that she was compelled to respond to an encore. On motion a special vote of thanks was tendered her. After the appointment of the usual 1 MR. J. D. D. RIVERS. Editor Colorado Statesman, President Western Negro Press Association. committees the association adjourned until the Tuesday morning session at 10 A. M. Tuesday morning the session was favored with addresses by Gov. W. E. Stanley, Maj. J. K. Hudson and S. G. Watkins, after which the association returned these gentlemen a vote of thanks. After the transaction of the regular routine of the program a recess was taken until 2 P.M. WATKINS REBUKED. Immediately after assembling for the afternoon session there was a motion made to withdraw the vote of thanks extended Prof. S. G. Watkins; which motion was seconded and evoked the first real scrap of the session, Taylor for the motion and W. H. Duncan, of Colorado Springs, against. They waxed warm and it was finally decided by the association to withdraw the vote of thanks to such parts of the address as were objectionable to them. The part of the remarks of the professor which was objectionable was made right after the Governor and Major Hudson had spoken of the bravery, valor and rapid progress of the Negro, when he, Watkins, as it were threw his own people overboard by making assertion that their early teaching was such that they would steal small things and do everything which was small or mean. It was these remarks that the association condemned and from which they withdrew their vote of thanks. Hon. T. A. McNeal, the humorous editor of the Mail and Breeze, favored the session with a short talk on How to Run a Newspaper, and in his usual happy manner gave a talk which was highly appreciated, and gave the craft some wholesome advice which will no doubt be of service in their several localities. Missa Flora and Maud Jettz favored the association with a vocal duett which was one of the features of the show. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 8, 1902. noon session. They have pleasing and trained voices and no doubt will make their mark in the musical world. Papers were read, by Col. Jeltz on Status of the Negro Press; J.H. Childers on Lynching; and Nick Chiles, The Status of the Negro. Mr. Chiles' paper was the subject of a heated discussion as he took the ground that the Negro was a moral coward, that when left alone he was too cowardly to fight his battles, and was a mere child in this world, without rudder, compass or hope, and that the Negro Driver had injected more cowardice into him with the lash than all the education he can obtain in a century could eradicate. By the way, Judge G. N. Perkins, who defended the Chiles paper, is an unique character who hails from Oklahoma. Although this was his first attendance with the association every one, including the wily Duncan, the tenacious Miller and Taylor, gave him a wide berth as they did not care to run up against that particular buzz saw in debate, or any other proposition for that matter, because the Judge was there with the goods. In his quaint, solid and almost humorous manner he excelled in sarcastic repartee in running debate. After hearing the reports of the various committees, the election of officers for the ensuing year took place, the association following the recommendation of the committee on nomination by re-electing J. D. D. Rivers, of Denver, as president; Mrs. J. E. Emery, of Manitou, as vice-president; W. H. Duncan, of Colorado Springs, as recording secretary; W. N. Miller, of Wichita, as corresponding secretary; G. N. Perkins, of Guthrie, treasurer. The executive committee is composed of W. W. Taylor, of Salt Lake City; H. R. Pickney, of Kansas City, Mo.; Col. F. L. Leltz, of Topeka; T. P. Mahamat, of Omaha: Nick Chiles; W. H. Duncan; Miss S. E. Kyle. The association voted to hold the convention of 1903 at Wichita. Wednesday morning the association got down to business early and transacted a large amount of work which had accumulated and had to be disposed of, viz: the address to the people, resolutions, etc. But the most important work was the organization of a news bureau by which all the important news which occurs in the section which is covered by the association may be sent to all the Negro papers in the West. The headquarters will be at Topeka and the news which is of general interest will be sent here and from here distributed to each of the editors who is a member of the association. The bureau will also be a foreign advertising agency and will solicit advertising to be used by all the papers. The policy of questions of a political nature will be decided by the bureau. The first step of this nature was made yesterday when it was voted to endorse none but members of the association for positions of national or state importance. It is believed that the organization of this bureau will be a great benefit to the members of the association. The bureau will be in charge of a committee consisting of J. H. Childers, W. W. Taylor, C. N. Perkins, W. N. Miller and J. D. Rivers. Miss Lillian Jeltz read a paper at the afternoon meeting in memory of J. M. Griffin, of Alburquerque, a member of the association who died during the past year. G. N. Perkins also spoke on "Immigration." Mrs. Emery read a paper on "Woman's Reading Matter," and Miss Willa Smith a paper on "Woman's Place in the Nation." After the close of the meeting the association took a trolley ride about the city. The first place visited was the Industrial school in South Topeka. The school was endorsed by all the visitors present. THE BANQTET. The banquet given the visiting delegates of the Western Negro Press association by the citizens of Topeka at the Chiles Hotel Wednesday night was an unqualified success. Covers were loaded onto and It Was a Record Breaker in Attendance and Practical Good Accomplished—A News Bureau Established and Many Things Put in Motion for the Betterment of Negro Newspapers. each one was taken. It was 11.30 o'clock when to the sweet strains of a march by Prof. H. G. Brown's Imperial orchestra that the banqueters filed down-stairs from the ladies' reception room, into the spacious dining room of the Chiles Hotel. When there the sight of the tables in faultless array of linen, embellished and decorated with cut flowers and palms, was greeted with "Oh's! Oh's!!" and exclamations of delight. The tables were placed in the shape of a maltese cross, and the arrangement of everything showed the handiwork of an experienced and master hand. J. H. Childers acted as toastmaster and acquitted himself with signal ability and credit. At his right and left sat President, J. D. D. Rivers and W. H. Duncan and ladies as guests of honor. At the extreme ends sat Judge G. N. Perkins, W. N. Miller and H. S. Pinkney and ladies in the same capacity. Divine blessings were implored by Judge Perkins, after which the [Picture of a man with a white beard and a black suit. He is facing slightly to the right.] MR. J. H. CHILDERS, Editor Topeka Plaindealer, Chairman Advisory Committee and Newspaper Bureau. following menu in four courses was served, which was prepared under the supervision of the well known chef, Sheldon J. Young: Chicken Salad, Cold Ham, Fried Chicken Lettuce, Cream Sauce. Vanilla Ice, Cream. Angellica. Concordia Grapes. Peaches, Pears, Bananas. Apples. As the last course was being served, the toast-master began the exercises by calling upon Judge G. N. Perkins to respond to the toast the "Negroes of Oklahoma and What They are Doing." The Judge 'ere the time of repartee and humor at the banquet table had arrived, had demnstrated that he was a ready and entertaining speaker, consequently all were anxious to hear him and from the hearty bursts of laughter and applause that greeted his remarks, he certainly made good. Musical selection, "Lizst," by Brown's Imperial orchestra. "From the Mighty West" was the toast responded to by W. H. Duncan, of the Colorado Springs Enterprise. He did so in a forcible and able manner. He delineated ably the character of the Western people and especially those of Colorado. His remarks were well received by the banqueters. A. M. Thomas responded to the toast "The Negro Press and the Negro." Mr. Thomas was introduced as a man from Missouri who had to be shown, but he in an adroit manner; handled his subject nicely and received a heavy hand at the conclusion of his remarks. W. N. Miller, editor of The Wichita Searchlight was called upon by Toast-master. Childers to respond to the toast of "Race Organization." speaker and was well received. Music by Prof. Brown's Imperial orchestra. "The Southern Negro" by W. W. Fisher was the next toast, and the subject was aptly and forcibly set forth, showing to the Western editors from his standpoint that after all the Negroes of the South are not so slow. "Our Womens' Work." This was the toast responded to by Mrs. J. E. Emery, vice-president of the association, and if the reporter for THE PLAINDEALER on this occasion was allowed to pass his judgment, we would come very near saying that she made the speech of the evening. Of course, the remarks of the other speakers were along entirely different lines, but Mrs. Emery, aside from her natural abilities, has a nice and comely way of saying things which are catchy and to the point. All were pleased with her remarks and she was the recipient of hearty applause at the conclusion of her remarks. W. W. Taylor, of Salt Lake City, Utah, editor of The Plaindealer in that city, responded to the toast, "Woman Suffrage." It was our misfortune to be absent at this particular time, but we understand that he, in his usual able manner handled his subject in a way that that was satisfactory to all. Miss Lena Thompson, Topeka's talented elocutionist, at this juncture favored the banqueters with a selection which was heartily applauded. Our own Johnny Wright confidentially and on the quiet told those assembled a "Little About Politics" and they will do well to keep the same in remembrance for future generations, and if what he said fails to pan out, it is no fault of the giver. Toast-master Childers in a few well chosen remarks over the pleasant ending of the seventh annual meeting of the Western Negro Press association, dismissed them, when each and every one with words of praise for the manner in which they had been entertained dispersed for their several homes. NOTES OF THE ASSOCIATION. There were fifteen publications represented at the association. Miss Martín, of Kansas City, Mo., read an original poem which was well received. Prof. Sol. G. Watkins having taught the Negro youth for years, according to his own language they are thieves. A sad commentary on him. This write-up or the seventh annual session of the Western Negro Press association and the banquet was hurriedly jotted down by J. B. Bass, formerly publisher of The Topeka Call. Judge Perkins, of Oklahoma, will be remembered for days to come by most of the delegates, and in particular by one or two. Miss Lillian Jeltz read one of the best papers which was our pleasure to hear during the meeting. "Uncle" Mark Freeman put the finishing touches upon the banquet cakes. Col. Jeltz was one of the prominent figures at the association, and was abundantly able to care for the interests of the State Ledger. The remarks of Prof. Sol. G. Watkins, who was asked to address the association and who took the advantage to give them a regular G. D. Olden harangue on the Negro, were the subject of condemnation and disapproval upon all sides. He certainly placed the association in an embarrassing light. Gov. Stanley and Gen. Hudson being present at the time and the motion to return a vote of thanks being made at this time, there was no disposition to humiliate him in their presence, but at once on their reassembling, the association rightly rebuked him and withdrew their vote of thanks to that part of his remarks, which cast undue reflections upon the race. Monday evening The Topeka Herald contained the following bidding the members of the Western Negro Press association welcome to the city. Coming as it does from a journal that is always fair, honest and sincere in its treatment of the Negro, we take great pleasure in reproducing it: "Topeka is entertaining this week a large number of the editors of representative Negro newspapers throughout the West. The object of their meeting is to gain by an exchange of ideas and experiences better methods for conducting their papers, to the end that they may be stronger and more helpful to the race which they represent. The most encouraging sign of the times in connection with the so-called race problem is the growing ambition of the Negro to acquit himself creditably in his chosen occupation when measured by the same standard by which white men are gagged. "In every field where the Negro is given a fair opportunity he is acquiring himself with great credit. As teacher, preacher, lawyer, doctor, business man, farmer and artisan, he is making a praiseworthy record. In the field of letters and diplomacy and in the halls of Congress, he has had successful and creditable representatives. At the battle of Santiago he proved to the glory of his people that valor and courage were not dependent upon the color of a man's skin. The Negro has many times proven that patriotism and fidelity to a trust are characteristics which are not lacking to him. ```markdown ``` MR. W. H. DUNCAN, Colorado Springs Enterprise—Recording Secretary. "There is no more important work in the upbuilding of the Negro race than that which falls to the lot of the Negro editor. It requires judgment, intelligence and an acceptance of the work to be performed as that of a sacred trust. The Herald extends to these visiting editors a word of congratulation on the progress they are making and a welcome to Topeka. It hopes that their visit may be both pleasant and profitable." The following characteristic letter was received from Rev. W. L. Grant: KANSAS CITY, KAS, Aug. 6, '02 WESTERN NEPOX PRESS ASSN. GENTLEMEN—Your invitation to attend the Press banquet this evening just received. Thanks for the same. I regret my inability to be present, owing to the fact that I have promised to deliver an address at Iola, before the Central association now in session there. I trust the gentlemen of the quill will be united and will agree to fight the recent doctrine of disfranchisement at the South and elimination at the North and West, urge our people to get homes and establish enterprises, quit parading the Negro's weaknesses before his enemies and bring out the good there is in the race. Yours Ever, W. L. GRANT. PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. MEMBERS OF THE WESTERN NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN—It is an honor and a credit to Western pluck and enterprise to announce that the convention with which we are now engaged is the seventh regular annual convention of the Negro journalists of the West. The Western Negro Press Association was founded in Kansas City, Mo., in the summer of 1896 The second meeting was held in Kansas City, Kansas, in 1897; the third in Omaha, in 1898; the fourth in Denver, in 1899; the fifth in Salt NUMBER 30. They are Preving to the Satisfaction of all That the Salvation of the Negro Lies in the Fertile Soil. LAWBENCE, KAS., July 28, '02. MR. EDITOR:—Please allow me space for this little article I am about to write. I have been a reader of and a subscriber for your paper ever since its birth and have never asked for any of your valuable space but now I wish to say a few words through you and yours. In your edition of June 27, you devoted much space to a class of Negroes that are beginning to be recognized as that element of the race that is taking the front rank in the Negro progress in this country, namely, the Negro farmer. In the articles in the edition referred to you seemed to encourage Negroes to go to the farm. In support of your encouragement I wish to say a word about the Negro farmer, first, in Kansas; and then, in Douglas county and vicinity. There are 1,728 Negro farmers in Kansas, and the twelfth census says, the highest per cent of gross income is for farms of Negro farmers. There are in Douglas county about twenty-five Negroes who own and operate farms of from ten to two hundred and forty acres. We have in Douglas county Alex. Cowan with nine acres, Bob Logan ten, Will Logan twenty, Mrs. Carnett forty, Tom Mitchell forty, Cornelius forty, Sam Johnson forty, David Hill forty, Ben Blunt forty, Tom Hines forty, A. Smith forty-two. Doc. Kizer sixty-four, Alex. Kizer sixty, Wm. Hines eighty, Mr. Henry one hundred and twenty, C. C. James one hundred and fifty, Clark McPeters one hundred, Fd Harvey one hundred and fifty, A. Gleed one hundred and sixty, Geo. Washington one hundred and forty, Wash, Simpson one hundred and fifty, Emory Bro. two hundred and forty. John Carson two hundred and forty. These all own their own farms, have good stock, houses and barns; and then, there are a number of renters who are doing well. Then, in the adjoining county are several farmers who come to Lawrence to market their produce, own and operate their own farms, among them, Mr. Hultz, Joe West, Mr. Steward and others. Through this vicinity the Negro farmer is doing well, whenever and wherever we find him. They are doing more for substantial progress along all lines than any other class of Negroes we can find. They are better off financially, their morals are better and their standard of intelligence equal to if not higher than that of the Negro in the cities and towns. The farmer in this county is sending his children to the High school and University and some have already sent their children through these institutions. They live in good houses and their farms are worth from $25 to $75 per acre, according to the distance from town. Believing as we do that the Negro can solve that perplexing "race problem" only through the sid of the fertile soil, we earnestly solicit articles like the above, and feel that they will prove beneficial to our people. The Kansas Negroes are accumulating farms and building character, and we want others to note these facts and profit from the creditable showing they are making as successful farmers. The Negro that owns a slice of farming land in this or any other state deheading no man and, as soon as more of us begin to awaken to this message, will profit themselves. The Negro man FRIDAY, AUG. 8, 1902 EDITORIAL COMMENT The Press Association. The Western Negro Press Association has just closed its Seventh Annual meeting in this city. The meeting was harmonious and a source of profit to all who attended. Much business of interest to the Negro quill pushers was considered, and many questions bearing on the improvement of Negro journalism were discussed. The PLAINDEALER and State Ledger are under many obligations to a generous public for the hearty and cordial hospitality extended our guests. We are especially grateful to Governor Stanley, Generat J. K. Hudson of The Daily Herald, and, T. A. McNeal of The Mail and Breeze, for their timely addresses and the words of encouragement spoken to our boys. President J. D. D. Rivers of the Denver Statesman, made a fair and courteous presiding officer, and he was ably assisted by Mr W. H. Duncan of Colorado Springs Enterprise as Secretary. W. W. Taylor, Editor of the Utah Plaindealer of Salt Lake City, left no part of his work as Chairman of the Executive Committee, unsuccessful. To the work of the various officers may be added the interested efforts of the several members of the Association. The papers presented by the several selected to appear on the program were interesting and showed a deep insight into the condition and need of the race, and received the close attention of the many visitors. On the whole the work of the Association was profitable and it is a source of regret that more of the editors and publishers of Negro journals in the West were not present to participate in the deliberations. In these Annual meetings many things of importance to the craft are discussed and the exchange of ideas is bound to produce good results. There was a commendable spirit manifested among the editors present to seek means of raising their papers to a higher level and to do away with that class of Negro journalistic sharks who are a disgrace to the race. Much to discourage the Negro editors grows out of the fake papers which come up for a season for the purpose of fattening some scheme of an individual or certain element. One feature of the work laid out for the coming year will be the strong effort to impress upon our people the importance of developing along the line of industrial and commercial ventures. With the unpleasant conditions prevailing in the south where so many of our people are denied the fundamental rights of American citizenship, the Negro press of the West will urge upon them the propriety of coming into the West where larger opportunities for industrial development await them. Here in this Western country large tracts of farm land can be bought on reasonable terms and a low price. Here will be found splendid educational systems calculated to prepare and develop the highest class of citizenship. Here will be found thousands of happy homes as an example of what a Negro can be when unfettered by prejudice and oppression. THE PLAINDEALER is proud of this move and looks forward to a great and good work for the race by its journalists and editors, Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition in Chicago 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. were to head a delegation to attend the Press Association failed to put in an appearance. It is queer how men can come from Utah, Colorado and Oklahoma while the men within a stone's throw of the meeting are unable to put in an appearance. The Negro In America. A Chicago debate, resulting in triumph for the negative proposition on the question "For some Future Good the Negro Should Migrate to Africa or Some Other Quarter," has excited considerable comment. One of the speakers, Abraham Grant, delivered an impassioned oration, in the course of which he claimed the right to untrammeled patriotism in the United States and then asserted that the American Negro would be willing to "go back to Africa when the old oak that has braved the storms of a hundred years goes back to the acorn. Whether it would be for some "future good" for the Negro to abandon this country for the racial home in Africa is a problem more fitted for solution by seers and prophets than for the everyday black himself. Very few blacks will concern themselves with that phase of the question. Like a vast majority of contemporaneous humanity, the Ethiopian race lives in the present and so much of the future as bears relation to practical affairs. If it does peer into the worldly hereafter, it concerns itself with those affairs which bear on the useful phases of effort and employment. The Negro has a place in the industry and the welfare of the United States. He has established his right to that place not only by his efforts and his usefulness, but by his service to the nation and the flag. No one save idle dreamers asks him to seek another land. His place is here, like that of any other citizen and while he may at times mistake that place—like many other citizens—he cannot be ousted by artifice, by sophistry or by cajolery. He has learned with the years that America is really a land wherein all men should yearn for the right to sing, "My Country,'Tis of Thee."—Minneapolis Daily Times. SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WESTERNNEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. Concluded from Page 1. Lake City, in 1900; the sixth in Colorado Springs, in 1901. During this time, it has had the support or sympathy of all of our race newspapers, which have felt themselves to be identified with the business progress and the political or social fortunes of the Great West. While all of us have not been able to attend each convention, some of us have kept the fires going under the direction of earnest officers who were real journalists, and so our Association has lived longer and accomplished more good than any other sectional organization in the whole country. The enterprise of the West has been demonstrated by this union of its newspapers. We have shown the country that from Iowa to California and from Washington to New Mexico, Negro newspapers recognize a bond of fraternal sympathy which helps them to reach a higher mark in journalism than some other sections can boast of. All of our newspapers are trying to be real newspapers. have to be more careful with lems, subscription problems, circulation problems, advertising schemes, political questions, old and new, and race relations and conditions of every character. The West is young, but it is strong. Western Negro Journalism may be called new, but it is vigorous. We meet to-day to confer on the many things that interest us mutually as business people engaged in a special and important work, to get better acquainted personally and socially, and, perhaps, to bottle the power of a Kansas cyclone to run our presses, if Topeka can furnish nothing better to bottle. There is much for us to do and talk about of interest to the Negro press and the people. Let us compare notes and measure up business ideas, and let us discuss fairly and freely, questions of merit, all of which shall help us to lead the people of our section to higher and better conditions. There is greater liberality of opinion and greater freedom of discussion in this part of the country than in any other part, and we will not be surprised if we hear different principles advocated here or find other evidences of advanced thought. It is the duty of the press to tolerate all honest opinions, to encourage logic, to inform, advise and lead the people and to thereby sharpen their understanding. But we have greater special conditions and opportunities in the West and therefore our work is a particular one. Let us go about it carefully. We should all feel at home in Kansas, for it is the center of our whole territory and the birthplace of several of our black Horace Greeleys Surrounded with brain and enterprise and hospitality and beauty, and within reach of many of the best newspapers of this great section of our country, let us try to make this the seventh meeting of our Association an inspiration for greater work and greater accomplishments in the great and important profession of journalism. NEGRO CITIZENSHIP. Gentlemen of the Western Negro Press Association:—No question today of a political nature should so vitally concern the American Negro as that of his status as a citizen.. It is useless at this time to discuss the question whether his enfranchisement at the close of the war was a wise political measure or not. The concensus of intelligent opinion now seems to be that in matters political the Negro has been a disappointment to his friends and has measured up to the full expectation of his enemies. It is but just to say, however, that if the Southern people had welcomed him as a political ally and had recognized him as a factor in civil affairs, at the close of the war, and if the Negro had shown more of a disposition to accept and deal with local and state conditions as they were rather than as he hoped them to be, Negro citizenship today might have been better established and maintained by public opinion than we find it today. The trend of sentiment is against any National interference or settlement of this question, and the idea seems to be that the states, as such, have the right alone to fix the status of American citizenship. The Federal government has the right alone to remedy any denial or abridgement of the right of suffrage by reducing the ratio of representation in Congress of any state, in proportion to its voting rather than its numerical strength. Confessedly it would be much better ultimately to have all the states treat its citizens justly and to make no distinction based upon race or previous condition of servitude in the adjustment of a political question so vital as this of citizenship. But past experience shows that there is a tendency in some of the Southern states to deny the right of Send Your Sons and Daughters to Send Your Sons and Daughters to THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT—Preparing trained Ministers for the demands of the pew of today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT—Preparing Students for teaching in the public schools and giving higher training to those desiring the same. SUB NORMAL DEPARTMENT—Fitting Students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. unity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT—Offering training in that art for which our youth seem adapted by nature—Music. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT—Fitting our youth to compete with the trademen in the field of organized labor. Here mainly rests the future of the race. This is to be the education of this century. Courses—Agricultural, Mechanical Drawing, Carpentry and Cabinet Making. Printing, Job and Journeyman. Tailoring, Business Course, Stenography and Typwriting. Dreammaking and Plain Sewing. Preparations are being made for teaching Scientific Agriculture. The faculty is composed of graduates from the best schools in the country. FACULTY—Rev. Wm. T. Vernon, B. S. D., A. M., Lincoln, President, Philosophy, Logic and Economics; Rev. Jno. S. Johnson, B. D., Ohio State University, Hebrew, Greek and Theology; G. Archie Gregg, University of Kansas, Mathematics; Agusutus C. Perdue, Tuskegee, Architectural, Mechanical Drawing and Carpentry; Joseph Nelson Garratt, Wilberforce, Business Course Stenography and Typawriting Harry R. Graham, Printing and Book-binding; Mrs. Florence M. Crews, I. F. C. Y., Philadelphia, Pa. Literature and Latin; Mrs. S. L. Grosse, Dressmaking, Plain Sewing; Mrs. N. Douglass Scroggins, Western University, Instrumental Music; Mrs. W. T. Vernon, B. S., Matron Stanley Hall. In addition, able and prominent lecturers on different subjects have been secured. OPPORTUNITY—Teachers have a common 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 horrory, firing and try. EXPRESS—Board per month $5.50. Tuition per month $1: Boom rent per month $1. Incidental fee only, for first month $1. Students received at any time. SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 15, '02. REMARKS—We are trying to help solve the problem. Write us for catalogues or Information. Let us hear from you at: we will give all particulars. where education is made a test, and to confer the right of suffrage by in direct yet effective expedients to white illiterate voters. This being true, the only remedy then left us by the Constitution is that of reduced representation in Congress of states that enfranchise illiterate whites and disfranchise illiterate blacks in plain violation of the Federal Constitution which says that, in no event, shall this be done. The Negro press of the country can do a great deal of good in keeping this matter of disfranchisement before the nation and especially so in calling the attention of congressmen who are to be elected this fall to this provision of the constitution, and to point out its plain violation. We want no cheap citizenship in our republic; no servility, no serfdom should find any lodgement under the stars and stripes. If blacks in Louisiana are disfranchised on account of being illiterates we must insist that whites be disfranchised for the same reason; and that congressional representation be limited to the number of those who have the right to vote. Let it be understood that we do not object so much to property qualification or to an educational qualification as a voting test, but to the racial basis which is inhibited by the constitution of the United States. As one of the best means of applying remedies to abridgement of suffrage in the states, colored citizens in some of the states are testing the constitutionality of such acts before the Supreme Court of the United States. Much can be done by the Negro press to encourage our people to give financial aid to those who are making manly fights for Negro citizenship. The Afro-American Council should also be supported in its efforts to protect our citizens and to uphold their rights in the courts of our land. During the ensuing campaign the colored press can do a great deal to call attention to those questions of a public interest that vitally concern our people, such as more practical phases of education for the masses and better especial advantages for the individual; political and civil rights to all citizens regardless of race; broader opportunities for American Negroes because of our foreign possessions. In short, America has an opportunity to test the highest phase of her Christian and civil institutions in dealing with the weaker and darker races of the earth, and the Negro press should be engaged in moulding a public sentiment that will not permit the United States to deal otherwise than fairly and justly with those races that have been added to our domain either by choice or by conquest. It will also greatly enhance Negro citizenship if the press will urge the young Negroes of our country to become producers rather than consumers, and to endeavor to open up and improve every opportunity to make themselves felt in the commercial world by engaging in business pursuits, accumulating homes and making themselves indispensable factors in American life. Nor should MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL COLORADO Santa Fe For Your Summer Vacation $15.00 Denver, Colo. Springs, Manito, Pueblo July 1st to 13th, August 1st to 14th. August 23, 24, 30 31st, Sept 1st to 10th. All other dates from June 1st to Sept 15, $19.00 for the round trip. A new train to Colorado, composed of the same equipments as the famous California limited, leaves Topeka at 8:35 p.m. Rock ballast track free from 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 go—where to go and cost of trip—address. T. L. KING, Ticket Agt, Depot. M. JAMES, JR., Ticket Agent, 630. N. Kansas Ave., Topeka. MISSOURI PACIFIC 1 RAILWAY Missouri Pacific 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 this line in each direction, between Kansas City and St. Louis The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE H.C. TOWNSEND, G.P. & T.A., LOUIS, MO. P. A. gent, TOUMAKA, KA9. Western University; Quindaro A Great School for the Youth. The Great State of Kansas Has Given Her Approval. (Incorporated.) "FOR the moral, intellectual and industrial training of our youth." Advantages: Christian Influences, Thorough Iustructors, Good Buildings, Fine Equipment, Healthy Moral Tone, Fine Drainage, Good Surroundings. DEPARTMENTS; those youths who desire higher education as a means of making themselves proficient in the professions, as having a very important bearing upon citizenship. We must also encourage Negro leadership as a most potent means of elevating the masses, and securing and maintaining their civil, political and personal rights in all sections of our great country. Nor should agriculture, in which more than half the American people are engaged, be overlooked by the press in efforts to better our condition as citizens. The young Negroes should be encouraged to leave our crowded cities and to seek homes—farms—in agricultural sections where they can develop the highest and best citizenship possible under our free institutions. The young Negro should be constantly reminded of the fact that no mere tenant, no day laborer either in city or country, will ever be regarded as the equal of one who owns his farm and is an honored tex-payer in his community. Also, the idea should be impressed upon him that if prejudice confronts him in other avenues of American life, it is upon the farm that he will meet less of this than in other callings, and that mother earth stands ready to nourish and supply all of her children who will appeal to her by honest and industrious labor. The celebration of Emancipation Day will be also a potent means of the possession of our children, and growing in them a feeling of gratitude for those who died in a defense of their liberty, as represented by the stars and stripes. The Negro press should see to it that these celebrations be held in all sections, and that in song and story the memory of our dead heroes be revered as sacred, and that their deeds of valor, both black and white, be not forgotten by those who live and enjoy a land made fruitful by the blood that has been shed upon innumerable battlefields in order that a government of the people, by the people and for the people, should not perish from the earth. JOHN H. JACKSON, Western Enterprise, Colo. Springs. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kanaa, Inland Warid, plaintiff, v. William Zimmerman, and Wayne M. Zimmerman, defendants. No. 21.708, 21.709, in the above alleged action, you and each of you will take notice that you have been used in the District Court of Shawnee County Kanaa by the District Court of Shawnee County Kanaa by the client with the client of said plaintiff filed his petition with the client of said plaintiff making judgment against you and each of you for for 843.33 together with interest and costs, and that for August 15th the allegation before the 61st day of August 15th the allegations true and judgment rendered in favor of said plaintiff accordingly, and that an order of sale will issue to the County Kanaa, directing him to sell the following described property attached in this action, to-wit: The N. W. County, S.县, 7 township 13 range, 17 range in Shawnee County, Kansas to satisfy judgment. I RARE WARD, Plaintiff, D. H. B. BRAMAM, A&Y for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. CURTH, Clerk. (steal) Phone 37 Store 105 W. Eighth S J. E. Rodman, FLORIST PALMS AND CUT FLOWERS. KANSASSAVING INVESTMENT COMPANY (COLORED) CHANUTE, KANSAS. Authorized Capital $700,000 stock solicited by correspondence General solicitor and financial agent J. S. HALE. RAY'S 314 Commercial Street Is the place to receive first class accommodations. Lunch Room and the new Ice Cream Parlor noatly arranged. Barber Shop in connection. Give us a call. E. RAY & SONS., PROPS. Emporia, Kansas. ONLY 2-2 DAYS FROM KANSAS CITY —TO— California VIA THE Great Rock Island Route E 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 LINK. QUICKEST TIME TO EL PASO, BEST LINE TO OLD MEXICO. For full information address E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Kas. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,Chicago Mrs. Martha Wallace, First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a vint. 618 VERMONT St. LAWRENCE, KAS I. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. Have your prescriptions filled at M. R. Lee's, 112 West Mighth street. Miss Hattie Harper left Saturday for Chicago. Mrs. M. Pace and daughter Susie returned Thursday from Pueblo, Colo. H. I. Monroe is spending the week in Iola. The N. W. B. Association will be in session at the B. street Baptist church of North Topeka. The Association will convene Tuesday morning. Will Hall returned Saturday to Omaha after spending a few days in the city. See E. B. Lee, the druggist, at 112 West Eighth street. Deer Creek Club will picnic Sunday Aug. 10 with eMr. Victor Washington. Mrs. Geo. Moss left Monday for Kansas City. Miss Ogeal Wilson entertained fourteen ladies at 7 o'clock dinner last Wednesday evening complimentary to Meadames A. B. Montgomery of New Mexico, Geo., Moss and Miss Maggie Nichols. Miss Mary and Master York Dickinson, of Kansas City, are the guests of their grandparents Thos. Dilbert and wife. Mrs. W. E. Helm is rapidly improving from her illness. Miss Stella Wilson of Kansas City is visiting Mrs. Emma Gaines. Mrs. Ella Wiley of Colorado Springs is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Wiley on E. 14:h street. The District Conference met at Mt. Olive Church. Rev. Smith presided. Herman Taborn of Kansas City was in the city this week. John Odell and John Kelly left Sunday to visit in Denver and Colorado Springs. Mrs. I. Stull returned from Oklahoma last Sunday. William Elliot, of Emporia visited in the city this week. Misses Mattie and Victoria Miller, who have been visiting Miss Black, returned to their home in Lawrence, Monday. Leslie Harrison, Charlie Ashly, David Douglas and Mr. Lyle were among the visitors from Emporia, this week. Joseph Thompson has returned from Denver. Miss Lona Gaines left Thursday for an indefinite visit with her sister in Chicago. Miss Minnie Howell, of Manhattan attended the Sunday school convention of the colored branch of the M. E. church this week. Mrs. Frank Hayes and baby are visiting her parents in Graham county. Misses Lelia and Daisy Glover and Perle Pendleton of Atchison are visiting Miss Mary Woldridge. Mesdames M. Oden and W. Henderson of Kansas City spent Sunday in the city the guest of Mrs. L. Smith. Mrs. Martha Stewart entertained fourteen ladies Thursday complimentary to Mrs. Brown of Kentucky. Albert Roes returned Wednesday from his trip in the interests of THE PLAINEEALER. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis lef Thursday for Ottawa where she will fill an engagement. Mrs. J. Emery, of Manitou was the guest of Mrs. Robt. Buckner during Western Negre Press Association convention this week. Misses Bertha Harlan and Bessie Hawkins spent Sunday in Leavenworth. They were royally entertained by "Charlie and Johnnie". Mr. and Mrs. W. Page and son, Emmit are the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Page. Mrs. G. W. Hamilton entertained at 12 oclock luncheon Thursday complimentary to Mrs. L. F. Bradley. Miss Nora Williams returned Thursday from Colorado Springs where she has been for the past year. Hoa Jas Gay spent Friday in Tonganoxie where he delivered the 1st of August oration. Mrs. E. P. McCabe and daughters Edwina and Dimple, of Gusthrie, Oklahoma spent a few days in the city last week the guests of Mrs. Hattie and Miss Ella Brasher. Miss Eleanor Smith will leave Sunday for Jersey City, N. J. where she will reside for a while. Marcus Owens spent Monday in Kansas City. Mrs. Jas. Brown entertained last Wednesday afternoon complimentary to her niece Mable Duncan of Neosho Falls. The afternoon was spent in games. Miss Duncan will leave for her home accompanied by Mrs. Brown, Monday. Miss Eliza Crutcher, who for the past year has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Hope, left Wednesday for her home in Louisville, Ky. She was accompanied as far as Kansas City by Mr. Arthur Young. Since his return Arthur has been all smiles and incidently made the remark that he was soon to be off to Kentucky. "Such is life." Time and space prevents us from publishing the proceedings of the Junior Christian Endeaver which was organized at the Cumberland church last Sunday, but will do in our next issue. Mrs. H. E. Shelton of Chicago, formerly of Topeka, has moved to Rock Island, Ill. to reside where she has accepted a position at the new Rock Island Station. Mrs. Anna Kennedy of Guthrie, Okla. is the guest of Mrs. Shuck. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Lowe announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Vera, to Mr. Albert Reid. This will be one of the leading society weddings of he coming fall. Hon. W. A. Calderhead spent last week in Topeka. Mesdames E. Marion, E. Huddle son, A. Williams and Miss Mary Jordan have returned f.om Leavenworth, where they attended the grand lodge of Benevolent Society. Miss Grace Atkinson entertained seven ladies and one gentleman at dinner last Sunday. The ladies held "full sway" and made it such a case of "clear clean up" that they refuse to have their names published. The Compton Restaurant of 706 E. 12th street, Kansas City, Mo. is for sale. This is one of the best eating houses where colored people are accommodated. The right man with a little capital can do some business by calling on Mr. Compton. Mrs. Wilhelma Summer of Studenville, Ohio is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. E. Young at her residence 908 W. 7th street. Mrs. M. G. Holloway and two children of Horton are visiting Mrs. Robert Keith. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. D. Rivers of Denver, Mrs. J. Emery of Mantou and W. W. Taylor left Thursday to visit in Kansas City before returning to their respective homes. Misses Gertie and Mary Harden entertained a few friends Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Stella Wilon, of Kansas City. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown are the happy parents of a fine baby girl born Wednesday morning July 30. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely. Dr. Jackson the attending physician. Mrs. I. F. Bratley and children returned Thursday to their home in Kansas City, Kas. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Jordan entertained last Tuesday complimentary to their sister Miss Willa Smith. Music and card playing being the amusements of the evening. The following out of town guests were present: Mrs. J. D. Rivers, of Denver, Mrs. J. Emery, of Maniton and Miss Ollie Henderson, of Leavenworth. NOTICE The delegates to the North Western Association which convenes in North Topeka'next week, will please secure tickets of their railroad agents in order to secure reduced rates, which has been allowed on all rail roads running into Topeka. When you buy your ticket don't forget your certificate. H. I. MONROE, Corresponding secretary. "The Twenty third Regiment band filled their engagement at Leavenworth, Aug. 3 and 4 with much credit and success. The band has a number of young members some with only a year's training under Prof. Gee. W. Jackson are making a great headway. Those thrilling marches and descriptive overtures inspired the souls of all, especially the old soldiers, who say that they recalled the days of "61." Other bands tried to compete with them but without success, when the boys of the Twenty third opened up with that old rousing march "The Thunderer" all others had to "go way back and sit down." Miss Willa Smith left Wednesday on a tour through the South in the interest of THE PLAINDEALER. Her first stop will be in Atlanta, Ga., including other principle cities of the South. We do not say so because she is connected with this paper, but our Southern friends will find in Miss Smith a pleasing and pleasant lady, one in whom can be found all the necessary elements of a high and noble woman. With her, goes the best wishes of a host of friends for pleasant journey and a safe return. Any courtesies extended to her will be greatly appreciated by this paper. Miss Azalia Martin, of Kansas City, is visiting Topeka friends. Mrs. O. A. Taylor entertained the Golden Rod club and a few other ladies Monday afternoon complimentary to Miss Ollie Henderson, of Leavenworth. The first part of the afternoon was spent in sewing—each guest hemed a napkin for the hostess. The sewing being completed, Misses Eva and Lillie Phillips rendered a vocal solo, after which each guest was given a sheet of paper on which was written the names of fifteen flowers, the letters being placed so as to puzzle the contestants as to what the word really was. Miss Cora Bennett was awarded the first prize. a picture of Pharoh's Horses and Miss Lizzie Cooper the consolation prize. The club presented the hostess with a set of doilies, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The following were present: Misses Lulu and Katherine Harris, Mary Jordan, Gertrude Solomon, Nora Williams, Missouri Benning, Lizzie Cooper, Lizzie Spalding, Eva and Lillie Phillips, Minnie Page, Cora Bennett and Pearl McNeal; Mesdames A. M. Ward and Willa Farmer. A CHRISTIAN ACT A letter from Joseph M. Smith, who is now in Las Vegas, N. M., tells a very pathetic story of the death of George Rucker, one of the best boys that ever lived in Topeka. He says: "Neal Caldwell, Lewis Ransom and myself arrived in Vegas the evening of July 28, and upon hearing that our friend, Rucker was not expected to live, we went at once to see him and found him sick and dying of consumption among strangers. That night, George Rucker, passed into the great beyond, where suffering and sorrow is no more. We succeeded in securing $40, and had his remains interred in the Odd Fellows' cemetery." The above is only a reminder that young and old should prepare for death while hale and hearty. It only costs a small sum for sufficient insurance to give them a respectable burial. George Rucker was a good, honest, hard-working boy—one that saved his money and put it to good use, but his long illness took it all to buy medicine and pay physicians. Joseph Smith, Neal Caldwell and Lewis Ransom did a Christian act for one who was deserving and their friend. Such manly acts are worthy of commendation, and in the meantime it should be a warning, and teach them that "in the midst of life we should prepare for death." LANE CHAPEL NOTES. The grand basket meeting and pastors rally Sunday was indeed a success. Rev. A. M. Ward of St John church preached at 3 p. m. Mrs. Brown and Miss Carr, mother and aunt of the pastor, who has spent two months visiting himself and family, started Monday evening for their home in Kentucky. George W. Smith, ex-Grand Master of the state of Kansas, was found unconscious in his room over Kieth and Hazen's drug store Thursday evening by his son who gained entrance with Sergt. Jenkins of the polic force, through the transom. It is strange that none of his comrades in the government building didn't miss him as he is supposed to on duty at 6:30'clock, had some of the other employees done their duty he would not of been so low. Up until going to press he was yet unconscious. Drs. Jackson and Taylor were called who advised his removal to Christ's hospital, whither he was taken. The Newman M. E. church held a very successful rally last Sunday. Mrs. A. P. Curtis entertained the Sorosis club last Monday evening. John Burton and sisters of Salina were visiting their aunt, Mrs. Shanklin, the past week. Miss Ethel Holly of Topeka is the guest of Mrs. Mosby. Miss Lily Sharpentein will attend the Daughters of Bethel's grand session in Atchison. Messrs. J. W. Cooley and Collins rejoicing over the arrival of eight-pound baby boys at their respective homes on last Friday. Mrs. James Trusty entertained last week in honor of Mrs. C. H. Barber of Atchison and Mrs. Wm. Nelson entertained her Thursday. When in St. Joseph Visit WALKER'S RESTAURANT. Ice Cream. Open Day and Night. H. H. WALKER, PROP. N. W. COR. 5TH AND CHARLES STS., ST. JOSEPH, MO. HOUSE CURRENT 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 rejectment: 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 after its publication in the statute book. The True Acts Quicker. 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Remember that GLOSSINE is now recognized as the standard and scene of all Hair Tomics 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 $80.00 per package. I also agree not to cut the prices 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 sold or is not true, you are to return the $2.00 that I hereby send to you. If you sickness or any other good reason, I cannot act as your Agent in the future, I will endeavor to find one who will take the Agent in my place. To all these agreements I hereby bind myself for the privileges as specified above. If you send only $1.00, 6 I xres, worth $3.00, will be sent to you. Name ___ P.O. ___ Street ___ House No. ___ State ___ Nearest Express Office ___ State of Kansas, Shawnee county, so. In th matter of the estate of Rev. P. W. Barker, late of Shawnee county, Kansas. Notice is hereby given, that on the 26th day of July, A. D. 1902, the undersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Rev. P. W. Barker deceased, late of Shawnee county. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. R. O. HILLIARD, Mouldy, defendant. 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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, { Special Attention to deceases of women and private deceases. Office, 506 EAST STREET. Residence, 405 MADISON STREET. Grocery and Amusement Hall. Fancy Groceries, Veg.tables and Fruits Sold Cheap for Cash. 1201 Washington St Misses Marie Irving, Edith Henderson, Etta Jobes, Mrs. Horton, D. A, Stafford, Landon Jobes, Tommy Bain and little Marie Elliot are on sick list this week. The Art Club held an interesting meeting with Mrs. Alex Reeves. The next meeting will be with Mrs. David Stafford. William Bain of Denison, Tex. is visiting in the city. Misses Nora and Katherine Leslie of Pittsburg are here visiting. The Mites society met with Mr. and Mrs. D, Wicks Friday evening of last week with plenty to eat as well as the evening pleasantly spent. Emanuel Ray and son Archibald Georgie, attended the celebration in Dunlap the 1st. The Odair Lady Band gave an entertainment last Thursday evening. Mrs. D. Wicks left this week for Colorado Springs. Martin Hooker, who was called home because of his mother's illness, was in town last week. Miss Frances Lane of Baxter Springs returned to her home after a successful summer term in K. S. N. Misses Floyd, Appling, Carr, and Lowery of Oklahoma who have been attending the K. S. N. returned to their respective homes this week. The ladies of the O. E. S. and Masons gave a big reception to miss Jennie Moore of Lawrence, Grand Treasurer of O. E. S., Monday evening of this week at the home of Mrs. Fannie Harrison on maple street. Miss Moore returned home this week. Misses Hester Hawkins and Luvenia Brown, accompanied by misses Smith, Ingram, Barnett, Walton and Elmore, left for Topeka this week. The accompanying ladies will visit in Topeka a few days and then go to their respective homes. P. F. Lewis, who believes in making hay while the sun shines is doing so with W. Lampton this week for a change. SALINA. KANS. Miss Rosie Parker returned home Thursday from Junction City. Mesdames Cox and Tompson returned home from Topeka Sunday. Fred McGee and Miss Beatrice Green were united in marriage Saturday evening by Judge Musser. Miss Olivia Anderson gave a very enjoyable thimble party at her residence last Thursday. The young ladies were joined in the evening by several young gentlemen and the time was spent in games and music. Misses Eugenia and Gertrude De Priest left Saturday for a visit to Denver. ATCHISON, KANSAS. Miss Bertha Rice of Centralia is visiting her relatives Mr. and Mrs. W. Rice. Miss Katie Link and Dollie Russel will visit in Kansas City Sunday. Miss Link will stay a week. Miss Smith of Kansas City is visiting Mrs. Inez Wilson, Messrs. Thos. McCampbell and Elmer Link of Topeka were socially over Sunday. * Miss Myrtle Porter spent a pleasant week visiting in Troy and Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. M. A. Hudson left Thursday evening for an extended visit at Pittsburg, Penn. Dr. G. G. Brown was up Sunday. Rev. Smothers will celebrate at his church soon. Mrs. Dora Sawyer who recently returned from Chicago sick, is improving. Mesdames montgomery, Moore, Nelson, Jackson aod Burdette attended the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Tabor at Omaha. Mrs. Martha Cooly is enjoying a pleasant visit with her daughter, Mrs. Floretta Campbell, at St. Joseph. We regret the resignation of one of the best teachers that ever taught in any public school, Miss Mai L. Lewis. This lady, by her special fitness to train the mind, and her genial and courteous manner of treating the people generally, has won for her such an army of friends that her successor can only hope to equal her. When in Atchison You will find first-class Meals and service for 20c at... Mrs. Marie Scott, 805 Main Street. The True Eleven picnic, Aug. 1st, was a financial success. The members were highly pleased to note the presence of every prominent minister in the city and for their kind words which added to the success. The members and officers will return the compliment. Will Morris brought his swell orchestra down from St. Joseph, and entertained the young folks, August 1st. Miss Bertha Johnson gave a swell party Wednesday evening, in honor of Miss Nettie Smith, of Kansas City. Rev. Wm. Smothers delivered an excellent sermon at Leavenworth, Sunday, at the celebration. The Ball team of girls just beat the team of men of 50 years and the big crowd of people who enjoyed the game are asking to see the game again. All praise the girls for their good work. LEAVENWORTH, KANS. Mrs. Hulda Lee of Atchison is spending a short vacation in the city. Albert Ross of the TOPEKA PLAINDEALER has been here for the past week, Mr. Ross lectured at the Baptist church Sunday on the Industrial Institute work of Topeka. M. L. Kerr visited Kansas City, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones and little son Hewlet spent Sunday in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey gave their annual ball at Ta Schudder's Park last Tuesday and about two-hundred young people from Leavenworth, Kansas City and "from miles around," made the occasion one grand and glorious event. Friday evening a trolley party consisting of the "cream of Kansas City" and in charge of the Oxford club boys came up and danced at the G. A. R. Hall. Mrs. Carr left Saturday for a visit in Colorado Springs and Leadville. ST. JOSEPH. MO. Mr. John Long and Miss Lulu Williams were united in marriage last Thursday evening. They went immediately to their home on S. 18th street. We wish them much happiness and a long life. The Francis street Sunday School was entertained with a lawn social at Miss L. M. Montgomery's Tuesday evening. Rev. Cohron and daughter and Mrs. James Gordon represented St Joe at the B. Y. P. U. Convention in Macon City last week. Mrs. Anna Harto Brawn, St Joe's famous soprano singer, gave a musicale at Oregon, Mo. last week. She also delivered a lecture while there on Mission Work. Wallace Sage of St Louis visited Joe Smothets last week. Prof. Jones got out the first issue of his paper last week. St Joe now has two colored week- jies. Little Geraldine Ricketts will visit her grandmother in Chicago. Miss Trussie Smothers of Lawrence will visit in St Joe next month. North Topeka. Misses Lelia and Daisy Glover and Pearl Pennington, of Atchison, are the guests of Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western ave. The Twelve Star club of the B. street Baptist church meets with Mr. O'Bryant, on Tyler st., Wednesday evening, Aug. 13th. The Rosebud club of St. Marks A. M. E. church met with Mrs. Ida Jordan and were royally entertained. Number present twenty six; members fifteen, visitors eleven; joiners two. A paper was read by C. Birdwhistle, on "Our Women's Work." Pride of Topeka Tent No. 36 installed the following officers: Ida M. Jordan, q. M.; Rev. H. H. White, Father of the Tent; Miss Sarah Walker, v. q. M.; Ollie Bufford, c. M. P.; Leona Carnell, Sec.; Arthur Shaw, o. s.; Mabel 'Otten, i. M.; Willa May Carnell, q. M. M.; Ethel Green, c. M. C. B.; Lottie Ewing, q. M. M. The officers were installed by Daughter Emma Gaines, C. G. P. Dr. H. W. Hudson, of Atchison is expected in the city on the twenty third. The B. street Baptist church has been remodled, and painted white inside and out, and now looks like a new church. Rev. H. W. White, the pastor, said in his sermon Sunday night, that now the church was white he wanted to get some white hearts in the church. Rev. White has labored hard in the 15 months he has pastored the charge, and has accomplished much good, his heart and soul being centered in the work. He is now preparing to entertain the N. W. B. Association, which will convene at his church the twelfth. About three hundred delegates are expected. Also, he is arranging an Association picnic at Garfield park, Saturday, the 10th. The Young Men's Union met at the residence of Mrs. C. N. Beach, 1816 Western avenuc, last Saturday night, and rendered a nice program. John Long, Earl Garrette and Ed. Alexander were elected delegates to the association. The Silver Leaf club elected Misses Alta Jones, Grace Stull, Henrietta Payne, Emma Ballen, and Louise White. White's Progressive club elected misses Lillie Herald, Lizzie Turner, Isabella Walker. The Mission circle elected Mrs Cornelia Beach, Lucy Radford, Amanda Haley. An Appeal to the Churches of the North Western Baptist Association PATRIARCHS OF THE FAITH.—The association has decided to build a home for the Aged, Infirm and Orphans. This was decided upon at Leavenworth, last year. Five thousand dollars will procure an excellent home. 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 of our churches, by cutting the aggregate in two. 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 appointed—Rev. J. H. Vanleu, Mrs. M. D. Jones and Hon. H. I. Munroe—to look out site, etc., and report at this session of the association. They have done their work and call upon us to pass upon it. Let us, brethren, come to Topeka and make the Home a reality. Let us provide a Home for our mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, who 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. According to an action of the executive board which met at Osage City, Kaz., Nov. 17, 1901, it was decided to ask each church go cents a member for the Home, this year. Cora Taylor, 116 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kas. MissM. L. Stark, 801 North 2nd st., Atchison. Hattie Jackson, 125 East Ryley street, Atchison. Martha Taylor, 329 East Center street, Salina. Bettie Hamilton, 111 Lafayette avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Della Dorsey, 716 South Fifteenth street, Parsons. Charlotte Dalton, 331 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Rosa Buffington, Box 146, Lenepah, I. T. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western ave., North Topeka. Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh street, Coffeyville. Elizabeth Blackwell, 2113 Nicolas street, Nebraska. Mrs. A. C. Scott, 2nd avenue and Rees street, Leavenworth.' Susan Richardson, 1180 Buchan an street, Topeka. Henrietta Clarady, 1126 Wilson avenue, Parsons. Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylvania avenue, Lawrence. Laura Johnson, 2010 South 14th street, Lincoln, Neb. Kittie Willis, 722 Judson street, Fort Scott. Anna Handley, 321 West Third street, Ottawa. Emma Maxie, 411 Ransom stree Fort Scott. Maggie Fishback, 2054 Tennessee street, Lawrenee. Mrs. Lee Andetson, 724 St.Francis street, Wichita. Anna Boyd, Rural Route, Pittsburg. Fannie Corneal, Box 384, Alliance. Neb. Ellen H. Johnson, 1105 West Galena street, Butte, Mont Anna Brown, 1717 St. Mary's st. Omaha, Neb. Mrs. W. W. Lewis, 527 North 27th street, South Omaha, Neb. Annie Barnes, 339 W. 1st South street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. M. E. Bird, 192 Wetmore street, Everett, Wash. Sadie Chrisp, 615 Chestnut street Iola. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City. Katie Miner, 315 Nebraska street, Kansas City, Kas. "A Society Roll and Will Book," by Rev. Frank Willson. Price $1.00 per copy. It is the best Roll Book that we have seen, and we commend it to all Lodges and Societies. Mrs. Emma Gaines, Agent, 1170 Filmore street, Topeka, Kas. 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 go pocket-deep cannot go heaven-high. Pray, plan and work. Let us collect $1,000 for the Home this year. Yours for His Christ. W. L. Grant H. F. Frazier. J. E. Lewis. H. I. Monroe. G. Mc Neal. J. H. Ramey. Members of the Executive Board present at the meeting Nov 17, 1901. A GREAT COLLEGE One of the best equipped and most flourishing medical schools in America, open to both colored and white students (male and female), is Howard Medical School, Washington D.C., which has a general hospital of three-hundred beds attached (Freedmen's Hospital). The efficiency of the faculty and the excellent facilities offered for the study of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmacy are attested by the eminent success with which the graduates of this well known school are acquitting themselves before State Boards all over the country and even in foreign lands, for there is represented on the roll of three-hundred students, England, South America, Europe, Japan, Africa and the West Indies. The largest class in the history of the Medical Department of Howard University was graduated at the last commencement in May, there being 27 in Medicine, 7 in Dentistry; and 17 in Pharmacy, making a total of 51 young men and young women prepared for their life work. Several of them have been already honored, viz: Dr. Anna Bartsch has secured by competitive examination a tutorship in the Maternity Hospital at Philadelphia, standing second in a list of seven who passed. Paul L. Hive, D. D S. has been appointed on the dental faculty of his alma mater; Ralph B. Stewart, Phar. D. recently passed the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy with an exceptionally high average; James T. Williston, Phar. D. passed the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy, and two of the Pharmacy class of 1902 have passed their respective State Boards and opened up handsome drug stores. The following graduates in Medicine (Class 1902) have passed their State Boards. This certainly speaks well for "Howard". Pharmacists and dentists are in demand and the future is bright for young men and women who take those professions. Great credit is due Dr. Furman J. Schadd, the genial, talented and progressive Secretary of Harvard Medical School, who is also a member of the Senior Faculty, and whose ardent labor and marked executive ability are largely responsible for the present prosperous condition of the school. Dr. Schadd is one of the busiest and wealthiest of the many colored physicians of the Capitol City. ASK YOURGROCER FOR PREMIUMLIST. STAGM PALOIM PALOIM PALOIM P. C's Addresses. Luenberger Bros., GROCERIES MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY. MRB. A. FINLEY formerly of Leavenworth is at 2319 Champa St., Denver, Colo. Is prepared to give FIRST-CLASS room accommodations to the traveling-public. CLEAN BEDS A SPECIALTY. When in Denver stop there Lytle & Son, BARBERS. Good work by good artists Children's Hair Cutting a Specialty. 927 KANSAS AVE. - TOPKEA THE CRYSTAL RESTAURANT MEALS and SHORT ORDERS at all hours Mrs. Katie Avery Prop. S. E. COR. OF SQUARE PAOLA, KAS 1011 N. FOURTH STREET KANSAS CITY, KAS. First-class accommodations.— Lunch counter Meals 15c; rates 75c per day and upward. MRS. J. W. KING, PROP. House a for Sale on Easy Terms HOUSES FOR RENT $50 down balance on easy payments Money to Loan at 6 Per Cent. W. S. HARRIS, Real Estate & Insurance 250 Lots for Sale, $50 Cash, $5 per Month These properties are located in the most desirable parts of the city. 1014 NORTH FIFTH STREET Phone 253 West. K18183, CITY, K13 Office 'Phone, 132 West Yard 'Phone, 375 Whit A. C. L. COAL CO., 436 MINNESOTA AVE.. KANSAS' CITY, KAS. We wish to announce to our friends that we have added to our present business a GROCERY DEPARTMENT in which we carry a full stock of Staple and Fancy Groceries. We are headquarters for COAL, WOOD and STOCK FOODS of all Kinds. Branch office and warehouse is on Third street, near Minnesota avenue, South of Riverside Mills. Ordered solicited and PROMPTLY DELIVERED to all parts of the Twin Cities. We want your patronage. F. K. DOUGLASS, J. A. PHENIX Supt. Grocery Dept. Solicitor HOWARD UNIVERSITY. 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. R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. THE CR Eureka OPENS As an all-year-round resort hotel, oper management of Mr. E. E. Sumner. I in effect every day in the year. For senger representative of the THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON As an all-year-round resort hotel, operated by the Frisco System, under the management of Mr. E. E. Sumner. Low round trip rates to Eureka Springs in effect every day in the year. For further information, address any passenger representative of the FRISCO SYSTEM Western Hotel, New York Cafe JONES & JOHNSON, Props. 1002 E. 12th St. Kansas City, Mo. When in Salina and want a first-class meal for 15c stop at the Midland Short Order Restaurant Champion Pie Bakers. Rooms in connection. W. W. SHOEBE, PROPRISTO Home Cooking Exchange —AND— Lunch Parlor 1855 Arapahoe St., Denver, Colo Our meals begin at 6:00 a.m. Best meals in the city. A trial will convince you. Mrs. Nannie King, Prop. MUSICAL STUDIO Miss Hicks is teaching music and singing at her studio, 422 E. 4th st Terms reasonable. Will teach at the homes if desired. It will pay you to see her before making terms. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHKS AND HAIR JEWKLRY. 220 East Fifth Street, TOPEKA, KANSAS Dick Bros., WILL STOP THAT COUCH. LAWRENCE, KAS. Have You Tried the Celebrated RALSTON YEAST? Ralston Yeast Co., TOPEKA, KANSAS Agency Topeka Plaindealer Eureka Drug Store Carl W. Shaffer Pharmacist,810 E. Twelfth St. Kansas City, Mo. Temperate Drinks. ESCENT, Springs, JULY 3d rated by the Frisco System, under the low round trip rates to Eureka Springs further information, address any pas- a