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- < 7 r * . ao ~ : 7 a VOLUME IV. "——~”sTOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 99, 1902. = NUMBER 33. SS SOOO The Topeka Normal and Jndustrial Institute Opens Tuesday, Sept. 9, and Those Desiring to Attend Should Enroll on the Openine Dav. WILL BEGIN ACTIVE WOR Both the State and County Central Committees to Begin an Active and Aggressive Campaignst The Outlook for Vic- tory Brightest in Many Years# Tickets Com- posed of Good Men. Wow that the Anti-Kepublicans have held their great rally and Chair man Albaugh of the state committee and Capt H. M. Philips of the coun: ty central committe have been able to estimate their measure, from now on there shall be such a steady fire of grape and canister upon the ene- my that they shall find no quarter. ‘The campaign proper does not open until Sept. sth, but chairman Albaugh has been doing quite a large amount of work through the county central committee, and has completed the assignments of speak- ers throughout the month of Sep- tember. The headquarters of the committee have been meved from the Copeland back tc the old quar- ters, just one door east. While every one 1s sanguine of the success of the entire Republican ticket in the state there shall be no laymg down and taking things for granted, but, on the other hand, there will be an aggressive canvass; made as much so as in any year past ‘The wise and clean administration ofGov. W. E. Stanley makes the state issues clean and clear cut. ‘There is nothing to make apologies for, and with such a record of facts before the voters there can be no question as to their verdict. Hon. Morton Albaugh, who has for the past two campaigns success- fully led the Republican hosts to victory, is still at the helm and as of yore, with a firm and steady hand will guide the old ship of state to victory. He is assisted by the Hon. F.G. Raney, of Fort Scott, who is secretary, and T.S. Stover, of Iola, who has charge of the speaker's bu- reau, aside from the execttive com- mittee which meets from time to time in consultation. ‘Aside from the judges of the Su. preme Court; of whom we shall have something to say later on, the ticket is headed by that brilliant and genial gentleman from Nemaha county, who will be the next gover nor of Kansas. Our people all know him and there is no doubt but that he will carry the ticket through by an old time Repblican majority. For lieutenant governor, Hon. D. J. Hanna; from the Sixth district, is the Republican candidate.. He is popular all over the state and 2 friend to the colored people. His nomination was a wise one and he will help carry the ticket through to victory. For secretary of state Hon. J. R. Burrows, from the Sixth dist., also, is the Republican nominee. Mr. Burrows was so popular that when he announced his intention of asking the Republicam convention at Wichita fer the nomination, there was not another manin the state who cared to run against him. Hon T. J. Kelly of Miami couaty, is the Republican nominee for state treasurer. Mr. Kelly 1s 2 young and popular man, who hasa host o personal friends the state through: out and notwithstanding a scurrilou: fight has been made on him from persons with personal grievanees, he bids fair te lead the ticket. Hon. Seth Wells, of Erie, Kas. is the nominee for auditor of state He is a newspaper man and has al ways beena prominent party worke: and a better man could not be founc to fill this responsible and pains taking position. For attorney general Hon. C. C Coleman, of Clay Center, is the Re . publican nemimee. Mr. Coleman i a fluent and eloquent speaker ant an able lawyer who will no doubt d muoh toward Ieading the ticket t viotory. For superintendent of public in struction Hon. I. H. Dayhoff, Hutchinson, is the Republican nom inee. He is an educator of exper ence, a genial and affable gentlema who will make and is making vote for the tieket. Ot. Tline of Wichite. icon th bs Sor Red Ee ea EINE TE so AE ee ee tut Fu tedie hota Sete cntens £ Lee en ae ee Oo aaa | See a Se ee wae ee eee islature and his ability is unques- tioned. With this array of prominent gentlemen who have helped mould the destinies of this great state of ours, is it not a wonder there should be any question of the success of the ticket at the November election. The colored voters confidently know- ing that at their hands they shall receive the recognition due them as faithful and unswerving allies for the right, will, as in the past, stand in a solid phalanx and do their duty as they see it, refuting the charge that they are slaves to any party or creed, by that they stand for the party in this campaign, which recog- nizes justice and loyalty to principle SHAWNEE COUNTY CAMPAIGN ABOUT TO COMMENCE, Chairman H. M. Philips announc- es that an active and aggressive campaign for the county will be in- augurated about September 15th. The exact date cannot be given just now, but the first large meeting will be held in this city and from that on there will be no let up in the work until the election in November. Chairman Philips, speaking to z PLAINDEALER man, said that we have fifty of the best speakers and anar. my of workers who will assist us in our county campaign, and from the beginning we will set a hot pace fo: the opposition, There is absolutely no doubt but that the entire ticke will be elected by good majorities. There is absolutely no fight on any of the candidates, except sheriff anc county attorney and the attack on them will not be of sufficient pro. portions to defeat. We will shortly make a poll of the county and then will be in a position todo more effective work than a’ the present, Both Mr, Lucas and Mr, Nichol: were squarely nominated and it i: the plain duty of every Republicar to stay by them. The Republicans in general are united on the great issues of the day and underthe banner of Roosevelt. ‘They will stand loyally by the prin ciples that came about with tic advent of the martyred MeKinley t< the presidency which are so indelibly a part and parcel of Republicanism Republicans of Shawnee count} are especially fortunate this yeai from the fact that their ticket i compesed of good men, who art strong within the party and wh have worked hard to maintain the ascendeney of Republicanism in th ‘county. For sheriff, A, T. Lucas (bette known as Bert) is a wheel horse ir Republican politics, a tireless worke: and popular the county throughout He will make an ideat officer anc will certainly serve all warrants plac edinhis hands, The seeming figh which is being waged on Mr. Lucai is unwarranted in fact and by right and it will be of do avail. There is not ihe least doubt but that he wil be elected by a handsome majority Hon. Galen Nicobls present count; attorney, is the Republican nomine for a third term and has discharge the responsibilities of that offic with signal ability and credit. Th rabid prohibition element are als waging a fight on Mr, Nichols but i will not amount to much, as he ha made an exceptionally good office and has been successful in prosccut ing criminals and taking care of the county’s legal business. Mr. Nichol has at all times stated he would is sue eomplaints for violaters of al Jaws when the evidence was forth ‘coming and when there was someon to swear out the complaint. Wha more ceuld he do? The charges c those who would defeat him, if thi is so, naturally of their ows’ weigh fall and are of no force. Doc. Newman is the Republica Der ree ie a ae ied for the second term as probate judge. He has filled this position in an able and successful manner and no doubt will be reelected by the full party vote. < Our own John Marshall, leader of Marshell’s famous _militaay band, ts the Republican candidate for register ofdeeds. Mr, Marshall, aside from his Republicanism, is a prime favor- ite of Topeka, and the people regards less of politics will give him this position by a large majority, Hon. Frank Bowen is the nominee for treasurer. He has served for years as deputy, and is especially adapted for this position. There is no factional fight in any manner on him and he will get the full Republi- can vote. Hon S, ¥. Wright for county su- perintendent is nominated for a sec- ond term and will also receive the full party vote. For coroner and surveyor Dr. H. B. Hogeboom and A. Rodgers are nominated for second terms and they also will receive the full party vote. A BOVQUVET We Bho AURCED, & SUMCY Weer er and one of the brightest men to be found in the ranks of Negro jour- nalism givesin the columns of the Colorado Springs Western Enter- prise the following view of the late sessions of the Western Negro Press Association: Of the many notable gatherings held so far in 1902, viz, the National Afro-American Council, the ioe ¥eople’s Christian Union and many! other and worthy gatherings, none. excelled in point of attendance or’ interest displayed the gathering of the many noted representative Ne- gro newspaper men of the western half of the United States in Topeka, ‘August 4th to 7th, In going to ‘To- peka it received an openhearted wel- ‘come and generous attention, as has ‘been said by other writers. The men and women of the W. N. P. A. could not resist a sense of pride and self- importance as they listened to the eloquent expressions of welcome and hospitality from the state and munic- ipal officers and citizens who greeted them in the name and spirit of prog- ress. The citizens of Topeka, arre- spective of race or color, gave to the associatiun and to the West an ex- cellent example of the art of enter- tainment, and every detail of the arrangements, the success of the meeting and the entertainment of the visitors was carried out with the utmost grace and intelligent con- sideration, The Hon. Nick Chiles, Editor J, Hume Childers, Col. F, L. Jeltz, and especially the good ladies of Topeka, toust and shall receive the greatest amount of credit for the success of the association. The work of the association was ofa higher order than that which generally results from such meetings. It is true many things were said and done that were painful to have seen |-much that was utterly uncalled for, mean and small, and found some high and noble purpose again de- feated by underhand methods; yet the convention did many things which should meet the approval of all interested newspaper men. | Organization 1s our greatest need, but our attempts at organization have been among our worst failures, |But in the present make-up of our association with men like Chiles, | Childers, Miller, Pinkney, Perkins, Rivers, Taylor, Simpson, Jackson and others, there seems now to be Jenough conscience, enough ability Jand good sense to go along way toward assisting in saving the race from the demoralization of defeat and failure, in behalf of progress and unity. The educational feat- Jures, the business propositions and the social side were well looked aft- ler. The many able papers read, the | goodnatured discussions engaged in, ;| were certainly worth traveling a long |distance to hear. The resolutions ,|reported hy the committee; the ad- dresses to the people, are declara- tions that should be studied and | carried out as far as possible, by our ;| people, and from the interest display- ,|ed by the white press of the country they will be widely read by all class. les. Those very able men who so e] nobly lent their time and assistance -|to making the association a success 3| we have not words at our command _|to thank them. In conclusion, wil say thatthe W. N. P. A. made nc ¢} mistake in going to the capital o -| Kansas, Bay te good Lord bles: Kansas and all of per people, is my ¢, PFAyer, Wy + DUNCAM.. TRUE ELEVEN TO MEET IN BEAVTIFUL, HOSPITABLE OLD TOPEKA. It in 0 Great Organization and Every- + Body is Looking Forward to ‘Their Coming. We understand that the True Elev- en, which is the strongest order of its kind in the West, will meet in this city during the week commencing Sept 22nd and that they will bring over quiteacrowd from Atchison. Dr. W. H. Hudson, of that city, is the founder and highest officer of the order and to say that he has ac- complished wonderful things along the lines where they are the most beneficial to the race is only mildly putting it. It is to be regretted that there are not lodges established throughout the state wherever there are any colored inhabitants. The time however is auspicious for the spread of this great order as; the masses of the people begin to he bet- ter acquainted with its object and and mission they are more anxious to take up the work and carry the same to the front. There is now in this city a local organization of The True Eleven, which is flourishing and will soon be in shape to emulate some of the phe- nomenal work done by the order in Atchison. We hope that they shail meet in grand session in this city, where we assure such an order as this that they shall receive a hearty welcome, and their deliberations shall no doubt give the same a new impetus to do good for the race throughout the stats. At another time we shall speak more extensively of the work and accomplishments of this order and their success along the lines above spoken of. A PROMINENT YOUNG MAN Among the business young men of Kansas City, Kansas, there is none who comes nearer to filling the bill of genteel politeness than H. R. Stines, who conducts a barber shop 349 Minnesota avenue, known as the Laboring Men, Musicians and Ex- pressmen’s Headquarters. It is at his popular place where the laboring mencome to have their work done and spend afew moments of their leisure time m Mr. Stine’s nicely appointed reception room, the musi- cians to practice and become more proficient, the expressmen likewise. Mr. Stine is also general and busi- ness manager of the Wyandotte 4 3 . | | a. i = Se ea 3 HENRY n, staNEs. Kansas City, Ransas,—Popular Tonsorial Artist mi Ghetteee ad meee eral Manager of ‘the Select Band, which has been recent- ly organized through his efforts. This band is rapidly coming to the front as a musical organization and under the management of H. R. Stine we predict that it will be a credit to the city and the race. Mr, Stine was born and reared at Vicks- burg, Miss., came to Kansas City in 1886, where be has gained a host of friends, and though only recently established in business in this city for himself has demonstrated that the knack of knowing how to teeat the people with whom he comes in contact is an important factor in building up a first class trade. ORGANIZATIONS THAT COUNT, It is not generally known but it is nevertheless a fact that there are at this time in the state three organiza- tions which have for their objects, the betterment of the conditions of the young men in polites, and of course this applies to snenof all ages when we say yg ‘The colored eople of Kansis se their Lincoln = lab and each year upon Lin- coln’s birthday tuey have appropri- ate services in memory of the belov. ed martyr. At these exercises they a Pe a nes eta AD E ac Bee OneStat a ees SAME ERG OR CR OEE a have the best speakers that can be obtained, and after which they have their annual banquet at which they take up matters politically, exchang- ing views as tothe best way to pro- mote the young black man’s chances. The Lincoln day club being organ- ized only a short time has accom- plished much. It has set in motion ideas gathered in the exchanging of thoughts and also has been instra- mental in landing several good situ- ations forco lored men, They are to take the lead in making Septem- ber the 2and, recognized as the proper Emancipation day for Amer- ican Negroes to celebrate. The lo- cal club of Topeka have arranged to hold elaborate exercises at Garfield park, this city, September the 22nd. They are also looking forward to Feb. 14th, next, as om that date they willassemble in their annual mect- ing, elect officers and hold their an- nual banquet. They are endeavoring to secure Prof. Booker T. Washing- ton for the exercises, Kansas Day by the Kansas Day club, is aState occasion. Politic- ians from all over the state gather at and around the banquet table at that time, The club was organized to celebrate each year the anniversary of the admission of Kansas as a state to the Union. Oratory reigns su- preme and the other fellows come to applaud, and not to miss seeing the big doings, etc. ‘The latest club is now organizec among the young Democrats of the state. The Do Right club, whict has just been organized, will in the future, as the Kansas Day and Lin. coln clubs, have an annual meeting which will beheld upon the anniver. sary of Jackson’s birthd y, when ap- propriate exercises will be held. POLITICAL AND OTHERWISE. The Pullman Co. should have remembered their old porters when they raisedthe salary of their con- ductors. Partiallity should not be shown. The State Central Comm ittee has billed the Hon. Paul Jones to speak at Emporia, Kans., Sept. 22. The people of that city should feel com- plimentary. He isa good expounder ‘of polities. There will be a ward mieeting at Chiles hall, corner of 12 and Wasb- ington on Sept. 1 at 8 oclobk. The speakers are Fred Roundtree, J.S. Chiles D, D. Hope, and N. Sawyers. Meeting called by A. J. Wilson, president of Roosevelt Curtis Repub- lican club, The Star Quartette will furnish music. We serve notice on onr party that from now on we shall oppose that class of Negroes wo seek sppoint- ment from the party when they have received cash in hand for thier sup- port. Only those who work from principal and not pay shall receive our endorsement. Men who carry water on bothshoulders demanbing money for support deserve no ap- pointment. Men, who, when serv- ing » position of $50 and can’t thow one dollar is no good to the party, Come now, boys, the PLatnDEALRR’s eyes are upon you. Re en ets ay Re ee tives and friends seeking our support to release presoners on parole or par- don. For the benefit of those who are unfortunately inthe Lansing pri- son, we say be obedient, faithful and truthful to your officers and fellow prisoners. The report recieved of some of those who want out is redicu- las. The ides of a man having two or three hundred days charged up for bad conduct, destroying property, rebelling, fighting fellow prisonors and other devilment that it would take too long to tell. Behave your- selves, for your deportment must be good if you want your friends and relatives todo for you. Shame on such people who wont obey the rules of'a prison when so many aching hearts jon the outside wish them out. The governor will receive nothing but well meritted reports from the warden of the prison before he will act. Lat the prisonors be obedient and their friends may be able to sccom- |GOVERNOR STANLEY REBELS Stanley was not in a good humor about it. “Where is your church located?” he asked. “In Topeka,” replied the church beggar. “How much did Col. Anthony, of| Leavenworth, subscribe?” “Why, we haven't asked him to subscribe.” “How much bas Bowersock, of ‘Lawrence, given?” “He doesn’t live here and we haven’t asked him fora cent.” “Let me see your list of Wichita subscribers.” ‘The Churchman had no Wichita list, “Oh, Y'm the only out-of town man you are asking for a donation?” remarked the governor, with some irony. “Only one so far,” was the reply. “How much will you give to my church in Wichita?” askea the gov- emor. “I can’t give anything,” replied the church beggar. “I am kept busy Degging for and donating to my own church.” “That is the very same fix I am in,” replied the governor. “But you are gevernor, and we are all constituents of yours,” re- marked the church beggar. “Oh, I see,” replied the governor sarcastically, “You are not asking Stanley for a donation; you are ask- ing the governor for onc. In other words, you are simply trying to pull my leg because I am governor. Well, you won't pull it. I have nothing to give. You aze the fifth man in here today begging money of me in the name of the church. It secms that I am expected to donate to almost every church in the state, especially those in Topeka. 1 have a church at Wichita, my home, where I must give what Ican, I also have other places there to get rid of my extra money. Why not let the people ot your own town support your own churches? Wichita is not asking Topeka to donate funds to her | churches or hospitals.” Turning to the correspondent for the Kansas City Journal, who wa: present, the governor said: “This begging business is getting mighty irksome. Do you know that an average of half a dozen beggars, mostly church beggars, strike me every day? I have given and given Juntil have nothing more to give Tam nota rich man. I havea little Jincome from some properiy in || Wichita in addition to my salary a: governor. Salary and rentals all go. A good per eent of it goes to beggars—nut the poor street beggars |who arehungry and have no place jto eator sleep, but to high-toned church beggars from different sect- Jions of the state. Topeka beggars pull me the hardest, probably be- causeI am close to them; Now. I am stranded. From this on, my in- comeis goingto go to my family, aad my church donations to my church at home.’ The above severe castigation was showered at the head of one of the too numerous church beggars of this city, and we believe the governor to ‘be right in this matter. Why it should be expected, simply because he happens to occupy the guberna- torial chair, that he could possibly help financially all the churches of the state we cannot possibly see. It would even tax the resources of Car- negie, the multimillionaire, let alone those of our own hamble chief executive. Chureh begging is a habit contracted by both races to an extent which is alarming and dan- gerous. The public is often imposed upon and when monies are donated Says Church Beggars Will Get Nothing Out of Him From This Time ons ‘Thinks he Has His Hands Full $- if he Properly Supports the Church of His Home City, other states and territories. The people here have not the time to in- vestigate foreign charities and asa consequence if anything is given they take chances of being bunkoed. The first places that the church beggar breaks for are the county court house, city hall and capitol building. And while it may be all right if not carried too far, the tact remains that it is invariably the case ‘and becomes so monotonous as to bea nuisance, Gey. Stanley in our judgment did perfectly right, in takingat least the initrative in sup- pressifg the protessional church beggar. NEGROES AND UNIONS The Portland, Oregon, New Age fires the following hot shot at un- ionism: From all parts of the country come startling complaints and cries foreboding a new era ot contention, oppression against the Negro, and a possible future of uncertainty and hardships of entirely new and dan- gerous characters. In the North, the gradual and the rapid drawing in of discriminating and oppressive lines and oppressive lines of union- ism further threatens the industrial advancement of the Negro, azd up- onall sides and in all corners it Jooks as though he will soon find himself hard pressed, even for stand- ing room, ‘The steady growth of mentality and a new and uousual competition ot menials must appa- rently soon bring the Negro face to face with imperative conditions that must drive him to some form of resistance. Without doubt there is some good cause for uneasiness over these men- acing signs, as there must also be cause for the concentrated and mult- iplied purposes of the antagonistic Caucasian. The profligate disregard of the Negro for the opportunities that have been offered to him in the past, and his wanton sacnfice of beneficial conditions which the white man would have improved and which he yet desires to improve, ate in some degree responsible for present tendencies to sacrifice the Negro on the bitter altars of prejudice, The time is fast running away when consideration for the meekness and past hardships of the Negro race will restrain the greed of the Caucasian or deter him from driving out of his path all industrial ob- structions and annoyances. The time is approaching when the Negro will have to fight with his wits and all the strength and genius with which nature and the laws have en- dowed him to maintain evea the narrowed opportunities which he at present enjoys. The success ef the few will not long blind the race tothe growing menace against the many, for the clouds that are low- ering indicate the beginning of a struggle whose result means the uni- ‘versal beggaring of the race ora final demonstration that our race is now strong enough to hold its own. ‘With these conditions known what is our duty to ourselves? Surely, the ‘Negro has got to lay up provision and prepare for the struggle. More than ever itis becoming necessary that he shall throw off theindolence, carelessness and profligacy that have beset him and devote himself seri- ously tothe task of acquiring that competence which is absolutely nec essary for the struggle before him. He mest either acquire wealth in money, land or other property, or ge down, down before the onslaught of those who are determined to have better things for thenselves. Polit- ical liberty is not all the Caucasian will take from us ifhe can, but the opportunity for industrial growth ‘and material strength. Everywhere we must improve every opportunity we have to ac- quire wealth. Out of their savings individuals must venture to buy homes, embark in business and com- mercial enterprises, seck liberal and safe investments, put out small sums at interest and in every way become closely identified and united with the great heart of indstrialism. To-do this; we have got to sacrifice the thousands of fleeting pleasures upon which we" are now spending earn- ings. We believe that our race js equal to all these demands and that the great liberties and privileges we have already acquirde. may, of our: desperate effortand God's help, be made the stepping stone to our come + plete and indestructible emaacips~:, tion. . ee ng! FRIDAY, AUG. 29, 1902 Get Out of the Way. From the press reports of the seventh annual session of the Western Negro Press Association which met at Topeka, Kansas last. week, it must have been a success; and much real good must have been accomplished. Unlike most Negro conventions, assembled for the purpose of doing one thing and then allowing a few mud-headed politicians to debauch it by lugging peanut politics into it. They, it appears got down to the business for which they had assembled, got through with it, had a good time and adjourned without endorsing anyone for political job on office. That's right brethern! Let a part of us, at least, show to the world that when a convention is called, whether State or or National, we can stick to the purpose; the object for which it was called. We have had conventions—"non-political" —innumerable, and what have we done? Let us take, for example, the several meetings of the National Afro-American Council and the National Afro-American Press Association. They meet every year to what purpose? Pass resolutions, issue addresses to the country at large and endorse "any old body" for some political job. As a rule, whom do we have at the head of these organizations? When we say head, we don't simply mean president, but directors and heads of "bureaus", etc. A few men of a certain clique or ring, who so manipulate affairs as to swap around from president to chairman of the executive committees and vice-versa; always keeping the machinery in the same hands. If right thinking people would try to get control it would be just as impossible as it would be to defeat a ward politician in an election for delegate to a county convention from a Republican primary, wehe he has control of the machinery. Their methods are the very same, and we know whereof we speak in both instances. What excuse can the gentlemen at the head of these organizations offer? Do you think the people will subscribe to your former actions! Don't say what should be done, etc., etc., as has been the case. Get out of the way and let the National Afro-American Council grow out of the Washington City Council—for it is the "whole show" anyway—and let the Western Negro Press Association be the National Afro-American Press Association. We would rather give you our endorsement for some political place out from the head of these organizations than have you use us to that end in them. The thing is rotten to core. Get out of the way and let us take example from the council of this city and the Western Negro Press Association, which met in Topeka last week.—The Record, Washington D. C. Negro Journalism. Negro journalism is becoming a mighty power in the land. It is fast reaching that point where its influence is beginning to be felt, and those who know the power of the press and fear its 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. thrusts are learning to pay it that deference which it deserves. It will be a glorious day for the Negro press no less than the race when our people shall have learned the true value of their newspapers and yield to them that cheerful and substantial support they need. Awskening of the Southern Journalists. Speaking of the address issued by the recent congress in Atlanta, Ga., the Columbia (S. C.) State says: "The address issued by the Negro congress at Atlanta which has just adjourned is one of the most encouraging papers which has proceeded from representatives of that race. Its moderations of statement, its modesty in claiming Negro progress and its rational and temperate tone towards the white people of the South are worthy of high praise. It does seem that the more advanced Negroes are beginning at last to grasp the situation and realize in what direction the race must strive to develop its possibilities. Taken in connection with frequent editorials in the Negro journals now becoming numerous in the south this declaration shows that substantial progress is being made in the broadening of the race. When the impulse given from the top shall spread to what we may term the middle class of Negroes conditions in the south will be greatly improved. There is hope for the Negro, great hope, when the leaven of common sense is thus planted in his brain—too long the home of harmful vagaries and morbid aspirations." It is gratifying to say the least to note the awakening of the journalists of the south to the changing sentiment of Negro leaders, and it would be a commendable step on their part to change their attitude toward the Negro, by advocating a policy that would give to our people larger opportunities for development. The position of the Western Press Association as announced in their address to the people, is for more commercial activity and less political clap-trap. We want more work and better opportunities for the Negro laborers of the West. We want Negroes of business ability to be given greater prominence. Linn County Deserves the Place. Dr. C. P. Lee is a candidate for superintendent of the insane asylum now in course of erection at Parsons'. At the Republican primary meeting last Saturday, where 105 votes were cast, he was unanimously indorsed by a rising vote. Dr. Lee has resided in Pleasanton over twenty-seven years and is known as a very successful practitioner; one of the best in Linn county, and the state board cannot find a better or more competent physician in Kansas for that position.—Pleasanton Herald. Nothing would please us more than to see Dr. Lee selected as superintendent of the new insane asylum. He is one of the best physicians in the state—a first-class gentleman and a friend to the poor and needy. No person has ever appealed to the large-hearted Doctor in vain, and we venture to say that he has faced more wind storms, rain and snow for "sweet charitie's sake" than any physician in the state. In Dr. Lee the Negro has always found a friend tried and true—not an "election day friend," but one that measures a man by moral worth and true character. Dr. Lee held a similar position a number of years ago at the Ossawatomie asylum and is competent and deserving. He is a veteran of the civil war, one that served his country well, and the 10,000 Negro voters of Kansas will unite with THE PLAIN-DEALER in urging his appointment. Negro Newspapers and Their Makers. The time has arrived that the Negro who makes a success of a newspaper must work, and he must educate himself so as to be of more assistance than simply an "editor," and cease standing on the street corners arguing politics or "entertaining" in his private office as to how he wants the Negro race to live and act. The time spent in these profitless arguments would be far more beneficial and serve to build up a paying business if spent daily in making the rounds of different business places talking ad. That the white men who deal in printer's ink for a livelihood, have succeeded in establishing in the mind of the merchant that he must advertise his wares in order to continue in business, is something that cannot escape the eye of the most casual observer. These papers continue daily and weekly to publish facts, figures and statements showing the benefits derived by people who purchase printer's ink. How many Negro papers adopt such methods to show the value of their space? Not a single one. The only thing we have ever noticed in a Negro paper in the way of offering argument to induce people to purchase their space runs something like this: "The merchants who appreciate the trade of the colored people advertise in this paper. Patronize them." Is there anything in the above paragraph to convince an advertiser that the paper has a sufficient circulation among the home people to guarantee proper returns for his investment? We think not. A glance at the mast-head of any of the dailies the first of every month will reveal a sworn statement of their circulation during the past month. This with other facts recorded daily and weekly in their columns, together with good solicitors, who keep up a steady and persistent hammer upon these facts, has opened the cyes of the merchant and pointed out to him the only successful remedy to keep his goods from becoming moth eaten and shelf-worn. In their skrimish for ads., the average Negro newspaper man is always so busy with his "editorials" that he never starts out until about three or four hours before going to press. Then, he will call upon Mr. C, as he gives an ad. every week, and Mr. A, also "friendly" to colored people, who takes space about every other week, and perhaps he will visit one or two more of his regular patrons, if he is so fortunate as to have that many more. Then, he will proceed back to his sanctorium, where the rest of his time will be devoted to the discussion of politics, the race problem and the distinguished men he met at different conventions; never mindful of the fact that Saturday night is approaching, and the boys at the "cases" will be "wanting theirs." He has never called upon Mr. J but once, and thinking that the colored trade can be controlled without purchasing space in a Negro paper, Mr. J informed him that he did not do any business with weekly papers, and thus ends the visits to a man who perhaps could have been developed into a stout advertiser. Here is a mistake; he should never visit Mr. C or Mr. A only at the time specified to call for "copy." Mr. J is the man that needs your most careful attention, and you should proceed at once to teach him the value of your space; by keeping up a persistent pound, you will perhaps be able to land him. and Mississippi ation in Chicago to September 14, 1902. The first mer given to the people of the North north of the Negro race in this sec- race progress. The Nation's first century. Chicago is the freest and U.S. The greatest summer resort to visit Chicago and the greatest of special railroad rates THE 14TH 14TH OF SEPT. 1902. For inform- mittee. 610 Grfield Boulevard, CHICAGO, ILL. 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 derived of such in childhood. MUSICAL DEPARTMENT—Offering training in that art for which our youth adapt adapted by nature—Music. INDUSTRIAL DEEARTMENT—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 Typewriting. Dressmaking 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; Augustus C. Perdue, Tuakegee, Architectural, Mechanical Drawing and Carpentry; Joseph Nelson Garratt, Wilberforce, Business Course Stenography and Typewriting Harry R. Graham, Printing and Book-binding; Mrs. Florence M. Crews, I. F. C. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., Literature and Latin; Mrs. S. L. Gross, Dressmaking, Plain Sewing; Mrs. N. Douglas 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 poverty, Come and try. EXPENSE—Board per month $5.50. Tuition per month $1. Room 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 once, we will give all particulars. Negro papers must get out of the rut and keep a man constantly busy educating the merchants to the fact that advertising space in a well-circulated Negro paper is as valuable as that of a daily or weekly published by white people. It circulates among a class of people that cannot be successfully reached through any other medium, and who spend as much for their living, luxuries, etc., as does the middle class of whites. Next week we will talk about the way advertisers are bluffed and grafted by "union labor" papers with a circulation of about 700, while well regulated Negro papers that go into the homes of 2,000 and 3,000 people, and would give advertisers far better results are turned down. THE KANSAS CITY PAPERS. The American Citizen is the oldest Negro paper in the West, and at one time stood high in the ranks of the leading journals of the country. That was in the days when the Hon. C. H. J. Taylor filled the editorial chair, and the two invincibles, Will Harris and Will Driver were holding the reigns at its mechanical head. Since that time things have changed, and The Citizen of then and now, bears the appearance of a different paper—no resemblance at all whatever, the only trace of its palmy days being the name. With the passing of Taylor, Harris and Driver dawned a new era in the life of The Citizen, and a full core of "smithies" (girls of course) took charge of the mechanical end and proceeded to pie, cut and mutilate the material, and from that time on it has been a typographical error and a mechanical failure. Those who have met Mr. Geo. A. Dudley, who by the way was business manager of The Citizen in its palmy days, and is now filling the same position, and then see The American Citizen, we believe it would be rather a difficult task to convince them that Mr. Dudley was connected with it. He is a nice, pleasing and pleasant old gentleman, and posseses more than ordinary judgment. The paper is edited by Mr. W. C. Martin, one of the brightest Negro lawyers in the state, and to see his name at the mast-head of a sheet so devoid of mechanical style and make-up, casts a reflection upon the intelligence of a man who is really bright. The American Citizen has so many mechanical defects that it would require more space than is allotted to us, should we undertake to enumerate them, and judging from the different sizes and faces of body tape scattered over its pages in little "takes" of about two "sticks" each, a first glance would lead one to believe it a Chinese newspaper. In its "mix up," the editorial and local pages must have been lost in the shuffle, as we cannot locate them, and in place of "make-up" its pages are "mixed-up" and show the finger marks of a master "blacksmith." Spaces have been discarded, and two and three "em quads" substituted. The few ads, carried by this journal contain so many "wrong font" letters, that it would lead one MONTANA COLORADO 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, 830 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka. 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 Instructors, Good Buildings, Fine Equipment, Healthy Moral Tone, Fine Drainage, Good Surroundings. DEPARTMENTS: to believe the type had been set out of a sack. A man who possesses enough nerve to ask people to subscribe for and advertise in The Citizen, certainly deserves a medal for special bravery. To make a long story short, Messrs Dudley and Martin should dump the remains of that old junk and exchange it for decent material. This, with the addition of good printers, will place the Citizen back into the ranks as one of the leading papers. The mechanical appearance and make-up of The Kansas Record speaks for itself, and will stand the test. At its mechanical head is Mr. John C. Wood, one of the best and most competent workmen in the state. The paper is printed from modern material, and with proper management, the little Record is destined to develope into paying property. We admire printers of John C. Wood's caliber, and the only fault we can find of him, he once taught printing in an industrial school, and some of his friends oftimes address him as "professor." Next week, M. G. Holloway, the well-known printer of! Horton, will desect the two Topeka papers, The State Ledger and THE PLAINDEALER. IRA SMITH. Santa Fe Denver, Colo. Spring July 1st to 13th, August 1st to 31st, Sept 1st to 10th. All other $19.00 for the round trip. A new train to Colorado,含 the famous California limited, le ballast track free from dust the Observation cars--the only line. Send for book, "A Colorado for camping and fishing part cost of trip—address, T. L. KING, T. M. JAMES, JR., Ticket Agent, 83 MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States of Colorado, Cansas, and the Five (5) Daily Passenger in each direction, between The Famous Are reached ONLY by H.C. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, in the State of Kansas: J. Mouldy, plaintiff, v. Joseph Thomas Mouldy, defendant. No. 1171. Said defendant, Joseph Thomas Mouldy, will take notice that he has been sued in the district court of Shawnee county, in the state of Kansas, by the said plaintiff, and must answer the petition filed therein by said plaintiff, on or before the 12th day of September, A. D. 1902, or said petition will be taken as true, and judgment for plaintiff in said action, granting her a divorce from said defendant and the custody of her children. E. J. CREGO. [Seal.] Attorney for Plaintiff. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, Israel Ward, plaintiff, v. William Zummerman, and Mary M. Zummerman, defendants. No. 21.768, William Zummerman and Mary M. Zummerman, defendants in the above entitled action, you and each of you will take notice that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County Kansas by the plaintiff above named; that said plaintiff filed his petition with the clerk of said court on July 16, 1902, asking judgment against you and each of you for $98.33 together with interest and costs, and that unless you answer the same on or before the 28th day of August 1902 the allegations they will be taken as true and judgment rendered in favor of said plaintiff accordingly, and that an order of sale will issue to the sheriff of Shawnee County Kansas, directing him to sell the following described property attached in this action, to-wit: The N. W. % Sec. 7 towship 13 range 17 in Shawnee County, Kansas to satisfy said judgment. I-NAEL WARD, Plaintiff, D. H. B. RAMAMAN, Atty for Plaintiff, Attest: I. S. CURTIS, Clerk. (SEAL) 18-2. Newly Refined. Rates Reasonable BATHS FREE TO PATRONS. 1841 Lawrence St. Denver, Colo. The Perry Natel Good Rooms. Quick Service. [R] SNYDER, MG'R. PERRY, KANSAS. When in Kansas City Please Call at The Chicago Cafe, HGNRY COMPTON, Prop. E. 12 Bd. - Kansas City, Mo. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE: BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Ownership) This wonderful hair made is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair straight as shown above. It is worked on by a gentle hand, falling out or breaking off, curse dread and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over the counter and made by the manufacturer. Testimonials free on request. It was the first preparation ever sold yet. Lightning this hair. Beyrure Of Isle of Wight. Get the Original Owned On Marrow at the genuine never fails to be used. It is a necessity for indies, gourtiers and children. This gentle pomade is that by which you can straighten your own hair at home. Owing to its superior handling, it is used for most economical. It is set possible for anybody to produce a preparation equal to the price. Sold by druggist and designer head at an 80c for one bottle or $1.80 for three. For personal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to: OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois PAGE 37 Store 105 W. Eighth S J. E. Rodman, FLORIST PALMS AND CUT FLOWERS. KANSAS SAVING 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 L Paso Short Line Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE Also, personally conducted tourist excursions every Wednesday and friday via COLORADO AND SCENIC LINE. QUICKEST TIME TO EL PASO, BEST LINE TO OLD, MEXICO. For full information address E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Kas. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT ST. LAWRENCE, KAS I. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER. = ‘So i * woe al aoe pee n s en ee ee eee ee eet ee et PEP es Se? ee eee fe _ 7 ; ey - PE BOE ORE NR TE, PRN eam ip, go EE OS gee QF SES oe = ier ttre errno “ ——————— See H. 8, Lee, the drugeist, at 212] 947, a z = ae : med DS ac RY Me et eh, wel) Gp at OL SOUTER 4 ars roan muon arm |yy re, Cumberland Band will give} Courel, vil cee atl redial et ere street, Kansas City, Mo,|ip'th mater ot the esate of ier | ME. : 214 70m prooptons fled at liber concert tonight at 113 East 7th) 7th Hal, Tuesday evening, Sept. 2nd. eatin ae ee ee | eee | Repo TE | Ones eke se RE . ici treet. Exery body should help the| Mra.J.M Wright, Rotcoe Goy and|are accommodated. Tk jored people] Notice ts hereby siven, that on the] L- M. Panwext, Res. Tel. 775. ‘ : Pete Robes Ts mamsing a sore|tittle progresive fellows. ether local talent vill lao ‘appess fa [orth eee eee ernie ean ty tae Peete oe “7 a hand this week. elections on the program. with a little capital can do some busi- oeraleset we oy the Probate Court . ; otters a rporam, lear by eng oi Convener come! «= Deloss & Penwell y J.B. White of Sedalia visited 8,| panied by her brethers, Clem and] Mi jetta Vi sts dtcensed: late of Shanes comatge Ail . ’ ' Hanks last week. Roy, for Jopli Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the de ed, late of Shawnee county. All ; i Roy, for Sept, Mo. to attend the|dramatic reader and elocutioniet and| INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE, |faue notice, and overs catate wa ae : Mine Clare Wilma returned #22 Sings Reunion Albert Young, the impersonator, are, ee faeesrdiagty’ “"R. Sr ILLIARD, | Todertakers aul i Thursday from Atchison. The Shamrock lub will meet Tues |2O" {2 Toulin, Mow and are se wis | Quite a number of city siudents ak 7S ae ca perenne was ia Ton |aetng nian, Th rate tora Se SS a, Licesel Lal ie Se jureD. it o Pw 2 — & SS = a forathnetye wee a tabaprene, mberi#T|sichly deerve the comsideration of band and typewriting this fall. | ror me sunmisane’ 2a propostion to any) CSi5a at in z git Bar, of Bap among pala G the general publi. weet Lend, tee iy on rans 3 ‘opeka visitors th’s week. filliain Parks, George Bradford| Mrs. John M. Wright entertaiued is enjoying a few weeks o resolved by the Legislature of the ‘ E Temes Beek, Jr of Wamego, #4 Clstence Langton auended the| about foriy young people Toads | Bera eeeted tg tach Bou theeot cam. : Topeka, ; . : So ety’ ii i t * E spending a short vikitin the city. cee oan a concert in Lawrence afernoon in boner other two sie Miss ai Adama of Tanke, bendee EEbe folowing vropeanion toll QUINCY STREET, . —~ fenrietta an ia Bi j. | the youn; instructor in dreseq ye, arate of 4 ft Kansas. bE Mr. John Williams spent three —— apn Mis Beth Jordee of eases making tod milinery caren highly [fsireee siete set oP First Door Soath of Fifth Ave., Hotel ' days visiting relatives in the country. | Marcus Owens, who is now engag-| City and M.B, Paiterson assisted in [Tecommended for the position by Mf SP arcs 2 be arcades (2 ead a fk : —— ed in the Pullman service running rena mn aveleted in a ny Mra) ions: Eee, 2. The members of the lexis. ‘ pail x . , entertaining the young Jadies who| Booker T. Washington. Jature shail recelve ss compensation foe | <<< é David Solomon kas returned to the out Kaness City, Sundayed in Tope-) will depart for their homes Frid i golles for, seguir somlon and Brel 1 Bottle of “7 : city after an absence of four weeks, |Ea with relatives and friends. oe iy. | Although a nov-sectnrian school |4oHte pet day fe tay oes ely 173 cones ao "|e feel greatly encouraged and help-|by the usual route i eine: to end tee Kako Cannh Mivture Mr. and Mrs. Albert Richardson returned Saturday to Oklahoma. Mis, Robt. Buckner and daughter, “Corrinne, are visiting in Lawrence. Miss Ollie Hendersonreturned Fri- -day last to her homein Leavenworth. Mies Hester Hawkins left Sunday tor a visit with friends in Atchison. Mrs. Albert Chavers of Leaven- worth returned Monday to her home. Mrs. Emma Gainex left Sunday for Cincinatti, Ohio, and Louisville, Ky. M. G. Holloway of Horton passed through the city Tuesday enroute to Kansas City. , Misses. Elmore, Lane and Price left last Sunday for their respective homes. Mrs. O. Overr and sister Beatrice Taylor of Leavenworth are visiting in the city. Miss Beulah Lewis entertained on her Eleventh Birthday at the resi- deuce of Mrs. Hyde. Miss Cora Hoe left Tuesday morn- ing for Pratt, to tvisit her friend Miss Williams. Quite a number of the citizens of the western part of the city are on the sick list this week, Mesdames Jas. Thownpson and H Kerney ot Chicago are visitiog Mrs. Ellen Slaughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Page and duugh- ter Dorothy have returned from Kansas City. Rev. Ward spent Sunday in Kan- sas City uasieting Rev. Scutt of Allen Chapel in his rally. Mrs. Carrie M. Hughes and son, Langston, came up from Lawrence Sunday night for a short visit. The home of Mrs. Lulu Kenuard of Tecumseh was made ssd by the death of their baby boy last week. Mrs. A. B, Montgomery left Wed- nesday for her home in Albuquerque. N. M. after a very pleasant visit with friends in the city. Messrs. Thos. McCampbell and Gaither Page played with the T. B,C. baseball team in Manhattan, Tues- day and Wednesday. Mies Laura Anderson left Wednes- day for her home in Leavenworth accompanied by Misses Arnicholas Chiles and Bertha Harlan. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH. Quarterly meeting Sunday. Rey. J..W. Braxton P. E. will preach at 11s. m. and 8 p.m. Communion at 3 p.m, City pastors and their con- gregations are cordially invited to be present at the afterncon meeting. Basket dinver will bs eerved in the basement at the noon hoar. KANSAS EXPOSITION FOR 1902, The first annual event of the Kansas State Exposition Com- pany will be held at the Topeka State Fair Grounds, September 8-13, 1902. The attractions this year will consist of a State Fine Stock Show, State race meeting, one of the grand circuit of Western State Fairs. In addition to the live stock display, there will be held Topeka’s Karnival of Fall Festivities, which includes a high class and attractive vaudeville performance every night on the fair grounds. The combination of races, fine stock show and amusement features will consti- tute the greatest attractive event held at Topeka for many years. All railroads have granted an open excursion half-rate fot the entire week. For detail: regarding any feature of the fall attractions, address O. P. Upde- gtafl, Secretary of the Kansa: State Exposition Company, To: peka, Kans. See M. B. Leo, the drugeist, at 112 West Eighth street. | The Cumberland Band will give their concert tonight at 113 East ith treet. Every body should help the little progressive fellows. | Ogeal Wilson left Monday accom- panied by her brethers, Clem ond Roy, for Joplin, Mo. to attend the Baxter Springs Reunion. The Shamrock club will meet Tues day with Mrs. J. L. Leonard, 1827 Van Buren. Every member is re- quested to be present. William Parks, George Bradford and Clarence Langston attended the Choral society’s concert in Lawrence Friday night. Marcus Owens, who is now engag- ed in the Pullman service running out Kansas City, Sundayed in Tope- ‘ke with relatives and friends. Messrs. Sylvester Vaughn, Tom Mims and Wm, Henderson spent Tuesday evening in attendance at @ dancing party in Holton, Kas. Mrs. Rosa Burns, of Kansas City, hss arrived to spend = short visit with Miss Carrie Ethely wh> recent- ly returned from a visit to Emporia- S.S. Steele, formally head-waiter of Hotel Baltimore at Kansas City, arrived in the city, Thureday, to take charge of the dining-room at Hotel Throop. | The S.Q. J. Club of young ladies gave an entcrtainment at 7th street Hall Wednesday evening and made the evening very pleasant for their many guests. Arthur Young left Tuesday for Galena and Joplin to visit relatives. Arthur eays he will be back in time to meet the “girl from old Kentuck” on her return to Topeka. Mrs. W. E. Henderson and daugh- ters, Dorthy and Nina, of Denver are here visiting friends and relatives. Before returning to Denver they will visit in Salina. Charles Walker and Nellie Scott of Council Grove were marrried last week at the home of the bride, Mrs. Walker Sr, and daughter, Maud, were in attendance from Topeka. Misses Hattie Gough and Grace McConnell went to Holton Monday to attend the weddingof Miss Mary Davis, formally of Topeka, and Mr Albert Lee of Holton. Merchants whoare spending money daily for printersink must not for- get the fact that we reach a class of people who buy goods and cannot be reached through any other medium. Mrs. M. A. Johnson entertained the Rose Bud Mandolin club Satur- day evening in honor of C.D. Wil- liame and Miss Solona Street who left Sunday for an extended vieit in ‘the east. Quite a number of the young ladics of the city gave a private picnic at Garfield park Wednesday. The young men were invited out in the evening and served with toothsome eatables and delicious beverages. Rev. Mrs. Dupree. the colored lady preacher who has been successfully combating the hcsts of Satan and sin in this city for sume weeks, baptized her converts tothe Church of God in the Kansas river last Sunday. A nine o'clock breakfast was given by Mr. and Mrs, Mueax at their home, 405 Madison, Friday morning in honor of Miss Sullivan of Atchison ‘Miss Townsend of Kansas City and ‘Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Knott of Topeka. W. H. Lucas, the young colored photographer located at 123 Kansas |Ave., is experiencing the patronage and support of the colored people of the city. Mr. Lucas turns out very creditable work and should be patron- ized by all. The Lincoln Day Club is prepar- ing fora grand emancipation celebra- tion at Garfield park September 22. Quite s number of prominent men will speak. Jackson's 23rd Regi- ment bend will furnish music for the occasion. ‘A ragtime coon song, “Ma Dixie Sue", the words of which were com- posed by Prof. Harrison and the music by E, 8. Lee, has been pub- lished and put upon the market by Roehr and Sons, tha Topeka music dealers. Among tae delegates to the Grand Lodge at Kansas City this week were HL. I, Monroe, Wm. Williams, John Edmonds, Will Bkarp, Dan Mallory J. H. Childers; N. Chiles, A. P Smith, Minor Radford, Will-Stewart, F. M. Stonestreet« and Garfield Walker. oo. = ee et en ee aes Cottrell, will give a public recital at 7th Hall, Tuesday evening, Sept. 2nd. Mrs.J. M. Wright, Roscoe Guy and other local talent will also appear in selections on the program. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the dramatic reader and elocutionist and Albert Young, the impersonator, are, now in Joplin, Mo,, and are as usua meeting with unlimited success. They are artists of the highest class and richly deserve the consideration of the general publi. Mr. John M. Wright entertaiued about forty young people Tuesday afternoon in honor of her two neices Henrietta and Avnis Barnes of Chi- cago. Miss Katie Jordan of Kausas City and M. B, Patterson assisted in entertaining the young ladies who will depart for their homes Friday. The fall season ia fast approaching and the colored people of Topeka will be searching the columns of THE Prarpeacen for bargains. Topeka has 8,000 Negroes who purebase goods and one-half of them are reached by this paper. Is you expect the patron- age of the colored people you must ask for their patronage and through their papers. The Sunday school of St. Simen’s Episcopal church gave a trolley party last Thursday under the efficient management of J.M, Wright aud W. I. Jamison. The event proved quite an enjoyable affair. The car was brilliantly lighted and trips were made to the various points of interest and the echo of the singing and the merry laugh rang in the ears of those participating Jong after their eyes were closed in sleep. A reorganization meeting of the Capital City Club was held in their rooms last Wednesday evening. It is the intention ofthe club to increase its memberthip, and take ou some life and activity in the social circles ot Topeka. Letthe young men in to push things and relegate the old hends to the advisory Board, and their club some day will be to the Negro in Topeka what the Commercial Club is to the other fellow, Last week Tat Phaispeaten job rooms turned out minutes of the Baptist Sunday School convention. ‘It was one of the neatest and prettiest jobs ever turned out in this city and they are so well pleased that the Association has awarded us the con- tract for printing their minutes, We are thoroughly equipped for doing this class of work and guarantee satisfation, We have first-class work- men and all the latest creations intype. Letus figure on that job before you eend it to prese. The Lawrence Choral club, the famous musical organization that wrought such havoc among the other contesting musical clubs of the state, in Kansas City last May, and carzied off the chief honors, will appear under the direction of Prof. R. G. Jackson, in a very high clase musical program, at the 8th street hall Friday evening Sept.5. 15 cents admission will be charged. This club consists of some of the best musical talent in the state and attendants will be exceptionally entertained and very greatly beve- fited. Come out early and secure 1 good seat. In relating peculiar incidenta toa party oflady friends, a PLAINDEALER girl captured the prize with the fol- lowing “big one:” “Don's you know that M—— and I were chums and she moved away, when we were about ‘twelve years old, and she gave me a lock of her hair about an inch long, which I placed ina book. That has been fully fourteen years ago and the other day, while ran‘ling through ‘some old books, I ran across it and to my surprise it has grown to be about a foot in length. Iam going to show itto M—— the firet time I see her.” Her auditors threw up the sponge and departed for home declaring that she was the only |————. Last Baturday evening, at the home, 1170 Filmore street, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gaines celebrated their ‘25th wedding anniversary. Both are well known and highly respected in Topeka having made this their home for twenty years. Mrs. Gaines is an active worker in church and the lodge and now holds important offi- ces in several organizations. There were about two-hundred ‘guests pre- sent and Mr, and Mrs. Gaines were the recipients of many handsome presents. The out-of-town guesta sere Ee: and Mrs. Lee of Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Carrath of Williamstown, Miss Starch cf Atchison, and Mrs, Taylor and Mrs, Murrel of Salina Their many friends congratulated hem and hoped they will have at Teast another twenty-five years of wedded bliss, Mrs; Gaince itt Sun. day fee Ohio, and Kentucky >‘: _ ~ The Compton hestaurant of 706 E. 12th street, Kansas City, Mo., is for sale. This is oneof the best eating houses where colored people are accommodated. The right man with a little capital can do some busi- ness by calling on Br. Compton. INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE | Quite a number of city students expect to take up the work,in Short- band and typewriting this fall, Miss Pearl McNeal, instructor in music, ia enjoying a few weeks of recreation in Colorado. ‘Mise Theresa Adams of Tuskegee, the young lady instructor in dress making and milinery comes highly recommended for the position by Mrs Booker T. Washington, Although a non-sectnrian schnol ‘we feel greatly encouraged and help- ed by the donation of money given by the Northwestern Baptist Associ- ‘ation, last week. Prof. Carter lectured at South Park ‘Kas. and at the Metropolitan and 1st Baptist Churches in Kansas City Kas. in the interest of the school last Sunday. W. C. Brown, instructor in Tailor- ing, combined business with pleasure and spent two days with us this week returning to Lawrence, Monday levening. ‘We regret very much thi. unex pected circumstances has caueed our beloved and popular matron, Mre, ‘Mary Smith, to change her plans and not he with us the coming year. Mrs. Smith more than proved her fitness and the school, faculty and students will feel her loss. Much interest has been aroused by the vigorous campaign that has been conducted in the interest of the school this summer. Miss Minnie Howell ia now covering the western part of Kansas, Albert Ross has lately re- turned froma six weeks trip in the northern and eastern part of Kansas and Prof. Carter has done effective work in Colorado, The result is that applications for admission as students come jouring in by every mail and the present outlook bdoes great success tor the coming school year. Students contemplating enter- ing this year should write at once. 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NT nani Fe Oh cerneeeeie , Street. Weary Mm Ufaayy To Stage ave 7 he =< _ » Nearest Express Office = og res sae _ ’ oa: sae ASN eS ais re ee ae 2 ai a RN ae ed me eS at a ae a NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. State of Kansas, Shawnee connty, as. In th matter of the estate of Hey, P. W. Barker, late of Shawnee coun- ty, Kansas. Notice is hereby given, that on the 26th day of July, A. D. 1902, the un- dersigned was, by the Probate Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly ap- pointed 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. 0. HILLIARD, Administrator. HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION No. ZL. For the submission of 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 met bera elected to each house thereof con- curring therein: Section L The following proposition to gmend the constitution of the state of Kansas ts nerevy aumitied to the quail fled ‘electors of the stats for ‘thels ap- Droval or. rejectment!. inat section Bfvarticle 2°be amended to read a9 fol lows: Bec. 2. ‘The members of the lenis Inture shail receive aa compensation for thelr services the sum of five hundred Gollarg for a Fegular scealon,” and. five Sollars pet day for any special’ session, and three cents for each mile traveled bythe waual route in going to and Te- turning ‘from the place of sacetings Dut uch Gompenaatioa shall not i cas, 4g: Sregate exceed the sum of one hundred Shad tift Gollara for any special session. Bec. 2 ‘This proposition ‘spoil, be gub- mitted to the electors of this state at the general election of representatives to the Keqistature in the year A. D. ine, for thelt Approval or’ rejection. ‘he aiaendimeat hereby proposed ahail de designated on ie oftciabailoe'By ‘une following” tide: ‘Sfhe amendment to the constitution, re lating ‘tothe compensation of members of. the legislature’ aod shall be vowed for oF againat as provided by law Under auch, ules wgec.. 4 This resolution shall take ef fect and be 1a, force from and after its Dublleation in the statute-book. ‘ABbroved ebroary sy te TRereby certity that the foresoing ts true and correct ‘copy of the original en: Tolled resolution now on file in my office, Sad that the same took effect By publl Cation in the statute-book May 1, Tso. Teal] “GEORGE A. CLARK, Seoretaey of benti: Mammoth aa. Cave =e. aa. enone wonders is located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, 9 miles south of Louisville. This Company has Just issued a very Soteresting booklet of 32 pages descriptive of the Cave. This booklet is well ‘Mastrated with many fine half- tone ents, ts printed on enameled book paper and design on cover ja ta tine astn 018 veo Os ‘tractive. Ifyou want acopy send 10 cents in silver or stamps to GL. STONE, Gent Pass, Agent Louioville& NashvilleR.R. | ‘Loumviuis, Kr. j ANB THE end NE ‘oxen § ; joss orn toa 4 a i By S a i me) Die ran Ws oy dsTRAGHTENS CURLY KIY : KNADPY HAIR k A CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CO i E ENTAL CHEM & E. O. DeMoss, Res. Ta. ‘776. Office Telephone 192. | L. M. Panwett, Res. Tel. 775. : —DeMoss & Penwell, Tarik ai ee, Mivaatl Labalners . Topeka, — | a la seba A tl vay Hidel Kansas. -_--——__.... ————<—-_ Try a Bottle of For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sere Throat, Ete. Price 25 Cents per Bottle eS Patronize the Kansas Clty, Kas., WILSOS & MOREHEAD 1 4 uk if First-Class Restaurant Enhaltay oud Page tht.) sen nase onus va tea tiie 214N. Main St. Ottawa, Kas Owned and controlled by Ne| WM. E. JACKSON, M. L groce—Capital Stock $2,000. 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JOESEPH, MO. | RAT SKK RAR: { ATCHISON, KANSAS. |= The Western Negro Press. | 777 DIREXTORY 333.— | MPS« A. FINLEY | For Fine .. Mrs. L. A. Knox was appoint- ed tothe position formally held in the public schools by Miss Ella Shadrick, who was promot- edto the positian held last year by R. L. Scott. The follawing persons attend- ed the Masonic Convention at Cape Giraudeau this week; Wm. Harris, James Trent and daugh- ter, Louise, Dr. Ricketts and Prof. Jones. Rev. Cohron went to Atchisor last Sunday where he preachec in the afternoon at Ebenezei church. The Charity club member atid their friends picniced a Lake Contrary last Friday. Mrs. Anthony Morton wa slightly indisposed last week. Prof. Sims has met with suc cess in canvasing Booker 7 Washington. ‘WEIR KANSAS. Prof. Ford spenta few days in this city last week. Grandma Wilson is still_on the sick list but reported some better. Madam Rumor has it that the wedding bells will soon be ring- ing in our quiet hamlet. May the good work go on. There was a mecting of miners at the Baptist church last Tues: day night for the purpose of dis- cussing the best interest of the colored man who is engaged in mining. Mrs. Ida Youngblood is ver} sick. Rev. Z. H. Johuson returnec from Topeka where he reports « grand time. WICHITA. The B. T. U. club gave a de- lightful reception at the home of Mrs. Thos. Glover, 704 N. Mar- ket street last Wednesday even- ing. The entertainment was given in honor of the husbands and company of the ladies of the B.T. U.club. The large lawn was lighted by Japenese lanterns and magic lights. In one cor- ner frappe was served to the guests. In another corner sweet strains of music were provided by Profs, Bell and Southers. Conversation was the chief amusement after which Mrs. T. Glover addressed the guests. She spoke of the B. T. U. club; its origin, its success and pro- gressiveness, Mrs. Mary Carr then resperded ord eke epche f the G. L. S. club, its good work and forward movements. Rev. A.C. Terril responded speaking of the intellectual light presented by the club. He gave advice te the club and to the young peo- ple. He also spoke of the high and noble things which should enter their minds since the mind is the greatest organ of the body. The club was benefited by Rev. Terrilsremarks. J. T. Chinneth then spoke of the skil ofthe mind and the skill that could be done by the needle. Thos. Glover responded anc said since the clubs motto wa “Onward, upward”, they shoul: try and sustain the good since tht highest point can never b reached we should do our bes for there is always something fo: ustodo inthe literary career Souveniers with the club color: were! given with a most elaborat lunch. There were about fit; guest present and declare the B T.U. club the most delighfu entertainer. OLATHE, KAS. Mrs, A. Phillips and daughter entertained at dinner Friday Aug. 22 in honor of Messrs. Per- kins and Baker of St Joseph also , Miss bas Jones of Lawrence. eects Fe ote BALINA, KAS. Andrew Caldwell, who lives in the south part of town, marketed 720 bushels of potatoes from three acres of land. Rev. R. Cox left for Abi- lene last Saturday. Wm. Shobe is doing good business with his grocery and Testaurant. Rev. Thomas is preparing to have a ten days meeting in the park. Mrs. Rev. R. Cox expects to visit in Ellsworth soon. LAWRENCE, KANS. Miss Annie Baker of Pacific, Mo. has been visiting friends and relatives in the city for the past two months. She attended the Baptist Association in Topeka. Miss Baker will leave soon for her home where she will resume her duties as school teacher- One of the best concerts ever given in Lawrence by home talent was rendered at Johnson’: Hall Friday evening by the Lawrence Choral Club. — Miss Mattie Miller, the club pianoist, deserves much credit for the excellent music rendered. The success of the entertainment as < whole was due to the interes and untiring energy exhibited by the director, R. G. Jackson '| This young man has for the las few years done a great wor! {among his people along the mus cal line. He is recognized as on of the leading musical celebritie of the state. His chorus wor! is especially meritorious. Th |] work he has done is much to hi ‘jeredit and should be hight appreciated. EMPORIA. Miss Nany Hyder and W. H. Harrison are on tne sick list this week, . Rev- W. H. H. Jones, P, F. Lewis and L. E. Bassatt attend- ed Masonic Grand Lodge inKan- sas City this week. | Mrs. Reeves of Ft Scott re- turned to her home after several days visit with friends and rela- tives. Rev. Blake attended the Grand Lodge in Kansas City. Miss Birdie Council entertain- ed Monday evening of this week: Miss Etherly of Topeka is here visiting in the city. Misses Cora Harold and Addie Poston are visiting in Neosho Falls. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown were called to the sick bed of her father in Neosho Falls. Thomas Bain went to Chicago this week, Miss Bessie Bufkins returned to Kansas City this week. The people of this town and surrounding towns are preparing to have agrand celebration the 22nd of September. = : B—“Ich habe’’ seen ‘‘er’’—C MANHATTAN, KANS. Mrs. Ida Parson of Linwood visited her sister, Mrs. E. L. Jackson the past week, Rev. R. P. Banks visited in the city on his return from the Association. Rev. Clay of Paola occupied the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday. Chas. Dow and Miss Grace Harrison are on the sick list. Mrs. James Gibson has re- turned from Lawrence and Kan- sas City. mrs. and Mrs. James Hick- man returned from Topeka Fri- day. Miss Minnie Howell is in Hill City in the interest of the Tope- ka Institute. | Andy Ellis was up from Tope- ka Tuesday. Miss Della Jones was at Oak Grove the past week. | Correspondants must not write on both sides of thepaper. The cony is consigned to the waste- basket when such is the case. ef ATCHISON, KANSAS. Mr. Georgia Barton-Pelton died from typboid fever at Leavenworth, on the 20th. Her remains were ship- ped to the residence of her Mother, Mrs. Emma Dodson. Funeral was preached by Rev. Wm. Smothers. Her husband, motherand sister have. many friends whose deepest sympa- thy is extended to them.. Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Audres Esters to Mr. Wm. R Fletcher, on the 3rd of September. W. E. Griffith is spending = fow days in the city as the guest of W. E.Gray. He ia louking socially se rious, Henry Eligin, after an absence of| two years, visited his parents last week and his many friends were glad tosee him. He is located at Kansas City, Mo. Miss Hester Hawkins, one of To- peka’s first class school marms, is visiting Miss Hattie Ingram. Dr. Brown, of Leavenworth, came up Tuesday, and got unmercifully beaten at tennis by an Atchison kid, Chas. Downing. Don't tell this, Bro. Med. | The True Eleven are getting ready ‘|forthe Imperium at Topeka, Sept. '/22, 23.and 24, +] The old soldiers report they will ,| have a big time here on the 22nd of September. '| Miss Rose Lawrie, of St. Joseph *}returned home on Thursday, after : >} very pleasant three weeks vacatior ,| with Miss Myrtle Porter, .| Mies Mary Hence Cook and he mother, Mra, Walker, left Tuesday fora visit in Blue Rapids and sever Jal other points. t} Will Rice and sister, Mrs. Henry ¢|Taylor, left Sunday for Centralia ‘They will stay over for the reurion "| Misses Hattie and Birdie Rice, tw | Blue Rapids young ladies, are havin; S| cheerful time, visiting Mrs. Florett ,| Rice. e}|_ Miss F. Elmore, of Carthage, Mo is the guest of Miss Carrie Smith. JOPLIN MO, Miss Maria Grant, of Neosho, is visiting her many friends here this week, Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis and Mr.: Albert Young were in Joplin a few hours Saturday while en route to Springfield. While here they were the guests of Rey. and Mrs, C. A. Williams. Mesdames H. Harrington and 5, Murphy, ot Springfield, were guests of Mesdames Lula Piereon and Rena Grant last week. A large number from here are at- tending the reunion at BaxterSprings this week. Mn. L. B. Keleo has returned from her visit to Topeka. Miss Pear] Laurie is making her tarewell visit in Joplin this week and leaves Sunday night for Los Angelee, Cal. Elmer Grant and wife entertaired a few friends last {Friday night. com- plimentary to Mesdames Harrington and Murphy. Lawrence Grant, of Neosho, waa a visitorgin town last Friday and Sat- urday. A large crowd of young people attended church in Galena, Sunday night. 7 The Epworth League and Literary was reorganized Monday night and the [following officera were elected: President of the League, B. Black- burn; secretary, Miss Lillian Pritch- ett; Spresident of the Literary, John Webb; vice-president, Mies Pearl ‘Peyton; secretary Miss Fmma Cheat- um, corresdonding secretary, Miss Frances Pritchette: president in so- |cial work, Mrs Lulu Pierson; treas. urer, Mrs. Harriet Beechum, PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Shawnee, State of Kansas, plalatiff, vs, F. K. Howard and Mrs. F. K, Howard, defendants. No—. To the above named defendants, F. K. Howard, and Mrs. F. K. Howard: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the sald Board of County Commis- sioners of the County of Shawnee, State of Kansas, and that you must answer the petition filed by said plain- tiff on or before the 19th day of Sep- tember, 1902, or the safd petition will be taken as true and judgment rend- ered against you and each of you ac- cording to the prayer of sald petition in the sum of $2715.68 to satisfy delin- quent taxes, and the land mentioned in sald petition, to wit, lots number 422, 424 and 426, Jackson street in Rit- chie’s addition to the City of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, on which sald delinquent taxes aré due, will be sold by order of court for non-payment of taxes, GALEN NICHOLS, (Seal) Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: I, 8 Curtis, Clerk District Comet. The Western Negro Press. The following is one of the many poems from the pen of Miss Azalia E. Martin, of Kangas City, Mo. Miss Martin has proven hersetf to be s po- etess worthy of consideration and one whose work should be endorsed by all Negro publishers. Her poems, viz: “Phantoms,” “What Is Life?” “Be- yond the Alps Lies Italy,” “Two Thoughtg,” “Landing of the Slaves,” “Emancipation Day,” Music of the Spheres,” “The Capture of San Juan Hill,” etc,, are a credit to herself and toher race, and are highly appreci- ated not only by the colored people but by the white as well. In the capital of Kantasia session came ‘odebatetheir mations and belp the same, Grave hopeful Editors of the West, The men whorute the mighty press. ‘They hailed from Utab's barren plaio, From Oklahoma’ Land of fame, From Colorado's peaks of snow, Made brillaot by the sualght’s glow. Yes, old Missomi's blood was there With manners quiet and debonair: And Kansas, Monarch of the West, ‘bhared equal honors with the rest, ‘They listened tothe men of state Who worthy council did relate: And each deserving Editor Proved here to be an orator, And in that band a Miller came Whose upright courage we must name> And Rivers, with the power to weild, Proclaimed his cause with worthy zeal. Chiles, Jeltz, and Childers all the three Were men ofjust integrity, Duncau and Pinkpey, noble mea, Prove the sword lesser thas the pen, And then, forsooth, there came a Guy Whore gifted powers we can't deny, Who there, by chance, m Perkins met Who past the zenith, bus not set, A Taylor from the Morman Land, ‘A dauntless gallant, made this band Whoformed among themselves a tie ‘To capture but divide the pie. And in my memory hovers yet, Which none ofus will soon forget, ‘The tables spread in splendor there "Med kind brave men and ladies fair. ‘With toasts and music's revere We banqueted an laughing glee. ‘May blewings fall upon the head ‘Of host and hostess of that spread. At last the parting came for all When we muntleave that Nappy hall, With sad farewells, the close we sa Tomect neat yearn Wichita. LINCOLN INSTITUTE | Le AE La | SENFERSON CITY, 310. DEPARTMENTS. College, Normal, Preparatory, Industrial, Agricultural, Domestic. COURSES, Classical, College Preparatory, Normal, Sub Normal, Model WE_Traming School; Music— Vocal, Instrmental; Drawing— Fine Art and Mechanical; Carpentry, Wood-Working, Black-Smithing, Machinery, Shoe-making, Farming and "Gardening, Printing Type- Writing, Sewing, Cooking, Laundering. ADVANTAGES. Tuition Free, Expenses Reasonable. Free Dormitories, Steam Heat And Modern Improvements, Location and Surroundings good, Boarding Club $7 per month, Diplomas are State School Certificates. For catalogue address the Presi- dent. LOW RATES to Birmingham, Ala. via Wabash and L. N. R.R. Route wonday Sept. 15 atg:00 p.m. A free reclining chair car will be run from Kansas City to Birmingham for eighteen or more persons who desire to attend the National a Convention Sept. 17-22. This trip is via St Louis the “World's Fair City’? via Nash- ville where the Publishing House is located. A stop over will be allowed in Nashville to visit the Publishing House and be enter- tained by a special company of said House. For accommoda- tions and sight seeing this is the best route and lowest rates. Sleeping car tickets can be pur- chased from Kansas City or St Louis to Birmingham at a rea- sonable rate. No other road offers such inducement. For furthur particulars of this trip wnite E. Arlington Wson, 618 Jersey Ave. or L. S." McClelland, ‘W. P. Agent, Wabash, oth and Delaware, Kansas City, uo. oe) ee SF Sees Fae 777 ~DIRETORY 335 All lodges will please send in the time and place of meeting, ac- companied by the $1:00 subscription CM's Addresses. No. 3, J. G. Burdette, 819 seas First street, Atchison. Np. 18, James Thomas, 339 W. First South street, Salt Lake, Utah. No. 72, C. F. Crissman, 2244 S. gth street, Lincoln, Neb. No. 19, George H. Willoughby, 1335 New Jersey street, Lawrence. No. 26, Richard Clark. 420 North Twenty-Fifth street, Omaha, Neb. No. 25, Edward Henderson, 1917 North Third st., Kansas City, Kas. No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S. aqth street, Omaha, Nab. No. 60, W. Ostein, 1214 Lane st. Topeka. No. 10, Frank Smith, Third ave- nue, Leavenworth.” No. 13, A. H. Morton, 1308 Wash. ington avenue, Partors. No. 3, Robert Jordan, 903 ,West ern avenue, North Topeka, No. 8, R. M. Bingham, 1727, E 27th street, Fort Scott. No. 426, M. E. Bird, Everet Washington, No. 17, A. Garner, Box 67, Co! feyville. No. 59, A. M. Harrold, 2o1, Jet ferson street, Topeka. No. 6, R. G. Christman, 609 Kan sas avenue, Topeka. ——D. L. Taylor, 329 East Cen ter street, Saline, P. C’s Addresses. Cora Taylor, 116 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kas. MissM. L. Stark, S01 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, Parsens. Charlotte Dalton, 331 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Rosa Buffington, Box 146, Lene- pah, 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, and avenue and Rees street, Leavenworth. Susan Richardson, 1180 Buchan an street, Topeka, Henrietta Clarady, 1126 Wilson avenue, Parsons, Jennie Alexander, 918 Pennsylva- nia avenue, Lawrence, Laura Johnson, 2010 South 14th street, Lincoln, Neb. Kittie Willis, 722 Juéson strect, Fort Scott, Anoa 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, Pitts- burg. Fannie Corneal, Box 384, Alli- ance. Neb. Ellen H. Johnson, r1og 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 Tola. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City. Katie Miner, 315 Nebraska street, Kansas City, Kas, “A Society Roll and Will Book,” by Rev. Frank Willson. Price $1.0¢ percopy. Itis the best Roll Book that we have seen, and we commen¢ it to all Lodges and Societies. Mrs Emma Gaines, Agent, 1170 Filmore street, Topeka, Kas. RIGHT UF 0 Kew AND A LITTLE BETOID Quenberger Bros., GROCERIES MEATS, FISH AND POULTRY. 933 KANSAS AVENUE, e mentees ano © al as * Treas | oe ee PS 54) 1S rs a 4 BS ie Fi THE CRESCENT, Eureka Springs, OPENS JULY 3d As en all-year-round resort hotel, operated by the Frisco System, under the management of Mr. E. E. Sumner. i Eureka Springs ih eftect every er (7 ge year "bot further infomation, adiets te pee , ee eee aia 8 SYSTEM e P e MAB: A. FINLEY ~ formerly of Leavenworth is at 2319 Champa St, Denver, Colo. 4s prepared to give rist-cLass room accomodations to the traveling. public. CLEAN BEDS A SPECIALTY. When in Denver stop there When in St. Joseph Visit WALKER’S. RESTAURANT. Ice Cream. Open Day and Night. H. H. WALKER, Prop. N. W, COR. §TH AND CHARLES STS. St. Joseru, Mo. THE CRYSTAL RESTAURANT MEALS and SHORT ORDERS? at all hours Mts. Kate Avery Prop. 8. E. Cor. or Square Paora, Kas Western Hotel, 1otz N, Fourtu Street Kansas City, Kas. First-class accommodations.— Lunch counter Meals E5c3 rates 75¢ per day and upward. MRS. J, W. KING, Prop. ‘Monses for Sate on Easy Terms ‘HOUSES FOR REST ‘$50 down balance on easy payments Money to Loanat 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. 2014 NORTH FIFTH STREET Phone 233 Wat. HaSsis, CITT, Kas Ofice’Phone, 32 West Yard "Phone, 375 Whit A.C.L. COAL CO., < 436 MINNESOTA AVE.. KANSAS CITY, KAS. ‘We wish to anuouace to our frends that we have added to our present business a GROCERY DEPARTMENT in which ‘wa carry a full stock of Staple and Fancy. Groceries. We are headquarters for COAL, WOOD and STOCK FOODS of all Kinds. Branch office and ware~ house isom Third street, near Minnesota avenue, South of Riverside Mulls, Orders tolated and PROMPTLY DELIVERED to all parts of the Twin Cues. We ‘want your patronage. F.K. DOUGLASS, J. A. PHENIX ‘Supt. Grocery Dept. Soheitor i HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Medical Department Tnoludi ng Medica), ‘Dental and Phaz- mpi ath Bees ae ion (1902-1903) will begin October 1, 1902, and continue seven (7) months. ‘Taition fee in Medical and Dental Qolleges, each $80. Pharmacentic Col- Vege $70. ‘All students must register before October 12, 1902. For catalogue or farther information apply to ¥.3.8HADD, A.M., M.D. maz Hedkwed - Secretary. ‘Wasntngtoa, D, O, wFor Fine. —call on— A. H,. HAMILTON “314 Minnesota Ave. KansasCity, + + Kamas Patronize the... AMERICAN Steam Gaundry and get the best. 114 E. Sevexru Sr, "PAONE 54 Pe For first-class meals call at the New York Cafe | JONES & JOHNSON, Props. 1002 E.12th St. Kansas City, Mo. When in Salina and want a first-class meal for 15¢ stop at the Midland Short Order Restaurant Champion Pie Bakers. Rooms in connection. W. W. SHOEBE. Prorarer> ———— Home Cooking Exchange —AND— Lunch Parlor 1855 Arapahoe St., Denver, Colo Our meals begin at6:00a.m. Best meals in the city. A trial will con- ince 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 de- sired. It will pay you to see her before making terms. Shampooinyand Face Meswee. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck, Hair Dreser and Manufacturer......00+ Hair to match all Complextons. SWITOHES AND HAIR JEWRLRY. 220 East Fitth Street, Torres, Kewtan ee ee Dick Bros., Cough Syrup WILL STOP THAT COUCH. LawrENcE, Kas. ii rm, RALOTON YEAST? Celebrated Ralston Yeast Co., Agency Topeka Plaindcaler Eureka x | Drug Store A Carl W. Shaffer . Pharmacist,810 E. Twelfth : % ESt, Kansas City, Mo. xe Temperate sun Sn