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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. CONDITIONS MU Negroes Must Receive a Fair and Just Consideration in the Southland. The Damnable Resolutions Passed by a Lot of Mississippi Farmers Should Be Condemned by all. With the enormous advance along all lines as revealed by the recent census, the Southern whites are opening their eyes to the importance of changing an attitude of repression and proscription towards the Negro. So much attention has been given to the obliteration of the Negro as a political factor in the South that Southern social and political economists have not thought to look beneath the surface and note the race's remarkable strides along other lines. It is not pertinent. at this time, to repeat the story of the tremendous struggle which has been necessary to bring about this racial uplift. Suffice it to say, that the peculiar teaching of a new class of Negro leaders, supplementing the work of our public school systems, has succeeded in opening the eyes of the Negro to conditions and opportunities here:ofore unknown to him. The assertion is repeated in race papers that the Negroes were, wherever opportunity offered, or the conditions favored, purchasing and improving the dilapidated, and partially deserted plantations of the South. His transformation, from the unlettered serf to the thoughtful and intelligent agriculturist has been slow, and is not yet complete, but the development has been sufficient to attract the attention of the public men of the South. In order that the many readers of the PLAINDEALER may thoroughly understand the changing conditions in the South, we this week present two views of the present status of the Negro question. The first is embodied in a series of resolutions adopted by the Farmer's Club of Amite county, Miss, and are as follows: "First—That it is bad policy to sell land to Negroes. "Second—That it is unwise for capitalists to purchase landa and concentrate Negroes thereon without having white men on the land to act as guardians of the peace and quiet of the place. "Third—The supply merchants should not agree to furnish tennants without the consent of the landlord. "Fourth—That protection should be pledged to the Negroes who show a disposition to elevate themselves morally. "Fitch—That all differences should be adjusted in a legal and equitable manner, and that force should never be resorted to." In presenting the above resolutions it is gratifying to be able to say that, while the resolutions have the support and backing of a large number of the farmers of Mississippi, there are a number of conservative farmers, and a large class of business men, who are feeling the benefits of the improved condition of the Negro property holder, objecting to the sentiment therein expressed as entirely too radical and unfair to an element in our national life who are struggling to become good citizens. It is passing strange, that men demanding intelligent citizenship for their county and state, should adopt such a set of illogical resolutions. Here's another view, coming from President Alderman, of the Tulana University of Louisiana, at a recent meeting of Negro Educators in New Orleans. President Alderman, after referring to the great responsibility of the South to give to every Negro child a good common school education, and that toward the accomplishment of that end the South had expended over one hundred and thirty million dollars during the past thirty-five years; said: Historical Society State House No "P sell "S capit cone out l act quiet "T shou with VOLUME IV. "They have done this because you are American citizens. They have done it for this mighty reason, notwithstanding the fact that no human The utterances of President Alderman and the recent writings of a Georgia college professor, indicate a slowly changing public sentiment in the South. While these things should be hailed as the precursors of a new era for the Negroes in the South, there should be no less devotion to the race's best interest. These are but the tardy recognition of the race's worth, by a class of men whose great intelligence and position in the social world gives great weight to whatever they may say! If these wise men of the South can see hopeful signs for the future, the toiling Negro whose back is bending beneath an almost crushing burden, may take courage, and look forward to more favorable conditions for his children, at least. Whatever the race may achieve for the future must be the fruits of a bitter conquest; a conquest where brains, supported by a sound physical body, shall triumph over race prejudice and discrimination. The PLAINDEALER has always held that the solution of the race problem was the solution of the man problem. Let every Negro man and woman strive to make the best citizen of themselves; let them instill the gospel of good citizenship into their children, and the bright day seen afar by President Alderman will be hastened, and the devilish resolutions of a lot of bucolic Mississippiians will live only in the musty garrets of some historical society. A GOOD WOMAN GONE. The following, from the Chillicothe (Mo.) Tribune, will be of interest to many Kansas people. "Mrs. Eva Herriford, wife of John Herriford, and mother of Prof. Joe E. Herriford, of this city, died at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, at the home of the latter in the south part of the city. She was 55 years old and was in general good health. "Mrs. Herriford came to Chillicothe from Arizona last April at the death of Mrs. Joe E. Herriford, to her grand children. Her last illness was only about a week in duration. It was la gripe and pneumonia that caused her death. After she first took down, a week ago, she improved until Sunday, but on Monday she took worse and continued to sink until her death. TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, NOV. 21, 1902. THE RIGHT COURSE Afro-American Republicans with Carolina have followed the given in The Age of September and called a convention on March, October 16, and we regress the Age goes to press before the one of it can be known for the current week. The convention is signed by management Afro-Americans, including Congressmen Henry P. Chee, James E. O'Hara. It will write a ticket in opposition for Pritchard's Lily White Man ticket. According to the York Sun, the signers of the day, among other things: they complain that our annual colored citizens were not voice in a Republican convention to which they had been dreaded, and were ordered from seven as spectators. Senator Pritchard is denounced to use the Negroes as stone-to prominence, and to shameful surrender final an unjust qualification of the men that made him the manhood of colored Populus has been insulted, they say, conclude with an appeal to stand for the dignity of race, saying: Senator Pritchard has told President of United States that the 40,000 white Republicans with Carolina. We believe, with Populists added, it will this figure, but it can read that he was too shrewd to one white Republican State ticket, knowing the would not support it, by explode the fallacy of 400 white Republicans in North Carolina, this is the only manly course. If our men in North Carolina sit down quietly and rostrate allow their dearest rift taken from them by force or subterfuge, the world on in amazement but without of sympathy, for the wives even a giant who subjugates the nagging and cuffing any. DEATH OF MRS. PSBKENN. the death of Mrs Perkins, wife age G. W. Perkins, editor of Mrie, Oklahoma, Guide, m passing of one of the no- men in that country. She w scientious Christian and love upanion. Hers was a life of he and served to brighten th HORRORS OF WHAT THEY ALL SAY Ft. Scott. Kas., Nov 10. N. CHILES, Dear Sir: Notify you that I was a er of Bourbon county, plurality of 326 votes. Republican ticket, excepted. Thanking you for support the paper, I remain. Respectfully, M. G. BROOKS No. 3, Scott KANSAS CITY, MO. THEY ARE COMING. Philadelphia Negroes are getting a move on in a business way. They have seven undertakers, two of whom are women, with a capital invested in each business, from $2,000 to $50,000. They have four building and loan associations and three trust companies. Among some few of the most representative business enterprises conducted by Negroes, which represent capital invested $2,000 to $75,000 are: The African Methodist Episcopal Church Book Concern, the Odd Fellows and Baptist Publishing Houses: Walter P Hall, poultry dealer; William King, antique furniture dealer: Carter Williams, upholsterer; William Johnson, china store; Stowe Manufacturing Company, Philadelphia Caterers' Supply Company; Enterprise Coal Company; Alexander E. Makel, gents' furnisher, the pioneer colored man to engage in the business in that city; Davis, Rosenburg & Johnson, photographers; J. Hughes and H. Minton, each conducting up to date drug stores; Allen Turnage, stove dealer; N. L. Tailner & Sons, confectioners; John S. Tromer, caterer and confectioner; John H Clower, cabinet maker; Levi A. Cottmann & Brother, steam carpet cleaners; William A. Sample, barber shops; S. J. M. Brock, real estate broker; E. S. Mousserone, printer, Herkimer Rosebone, barber: Martin J, Lehman, cigar manufacturer: Wm Bushe, painter and paper hanger W. A. Jones, newsdealer; A. From ita, cigar manufacturer; W. A. Warrick, stationer; William Saunders milk dealer; Richard Ferguson, commission merchant; Mrs. Jas. Young hotel. A BIG BUSINESS VENTURE- The Metropolitan and Realty company of New York City, with a capital stock of $10,000, is one of the thrifty organizations now doing good for our people down East. It has 614 stockholders. It began business originally with a grocery store doing $5,000 worth of business on $2,000 stock. This company now has under consideration the issuing of $50,000 worth of bonds to run ten years, for the purpose of building fifty houses in and about Plainfield, N. J. The company now has on hand two contracts for building two halls, at $10,000 each. It declared a 7 per cent. dividend last August. The success of this company presages the success of thousands of other companies in every town of any importance in this country. Successful business enterprises affording employment for our own people will solve the race problem. A BLACK HERO. Foster F. V. Staples tells the following touching story in the "Success Heroisms:" "This hero was a Negro boy. On the last day of his life, he was driving a delivery wagon for a grocer. The grocer's pet dog was following the wagon, and as it was crossing Union bridge, in some way or other the dog fell into the water. What motive urged the boy to attempt to rescue it, we have no means of knowing. Perhaps he loved the dog; probably he feared his employer would hold him responsible for its death, and discharge him. However, he tried to save the dog. He left the wagon and leaned over the bridge. He stretched his arm to reach the dog. He made an heroic struggle to rescue the animal whining piteously at him, but he reached too far and fell into the water. The NUMBER 45. Avoid the Rush! EVERYWHERE Some Interesting Race Notes and Comments as Gleaned from Other Sources and Sown in Fertile Soil, Showing the Negro's Condition in all Sections of the Country. Side was swift and carried him under the bridge. Before help could come he was drowned. Doctors tried in vain to save his life. He died for the dog. The dog was saved—how, nobody knows." Negro heros are seldom referred to and the above is printed to let the world know that tor once, the Negro was not a "big, burly brute." For which we fervently thank the Lord! OUR DUTY. Vairous phases of racial development has for years, and we presume for years to come, will present a fruitful topic for discussion. All these discussions are beneficial to the race. We take pleasure in presenting below a paper read before the Macedona Sunday School at Coffeyville Kansas by Mrs. Cherry Thompson one of the leading ladies of that city. In our churches and Sunday Schools if any where should questions of this nature be thoroughly discussed always with a view to bring out something for the good of the race. The following is the paper: "The word "Justy" I suppose we all understand, Webster says 'that which is due from one person to another; that which is owing especially that which a person is bound by any natural, moral or legal obligation to do or refrain from doing, the relation or obliging force of that which is morally right. Our duty as a race is that which is due from one person to another. We can readily see if we as a race aim to attain the higher standard in life we must be as the Anglo-Saxon—proud of his race characteristics and the Indian also. But the Negro despises himself and would be any thing else than that God has made him. We, as Negroes, occupy rather unique place in the history of the American nation: unique because of our past and present environments, which were and are dissimilar to those of any race or nationality and unique more especially because of our past and present standing. What he once was and what he now is what we need as a race is good honest, painstaking, courteous and obliging business men in every village, town and city. These men should recieve the entire support of the race and they could not fail to succeed. Our people make money enough to support not only retail houses but wholesale houses as well. Why should not our people spend their money-with mem of the race? Other races trade with and patronize their business men. With the full confidence and patronage of our people we would soon have rich merchants and capitalist carrying on enterprises in every section of this country that would demand the respect and recognition of the world. Then prejudice on the account of color would vanish, the iniquious legislation against the race in the south would cease and every unjust law would be wiped from the statutes books. I know it said colored men will not give the proper respect to their patrons nor will they stick to their business closely. If this was true there is no reason why it shall be true in the future Better things are both expected and demanded of us. The dark cloud of ignorance, superstition, jealousy, envy and race hatred which hung over us at the time of our parents liberation have been rent intwain and is vanishing before education and intelligence. Why not? We live in the most progressive ages of the worlds history. We have entered the 20th century where inventions and discoveries are seen on every hand. Here we have steam cars that carry us along at the rate of more than one hundred miles per hour telegraph by which thought flies around the world at the twinkle of an eye. Telephones by which we can converse with persons and recognize their voices hundreds of miles away. Gas and electricity meet our gage where ever we go. Then why should we not change from the fake idea of slavery and walk in the light God has given us. There is no reason why we should remain longer in the dark. Then let us do our duty and come together and help one another. Let us patiently, cheerfully, sympathetically for God own glory do our whole duty to the Negro. Let North, East and West be patient and charitable, while aiding us to adapt the gospel. To these hitherto untried people all the more intitlement to this mighty problem. It will soon be solved then and until then never. Good Citizenship. In the October Success, Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, discussing Good Citizenship says: "The man and woman who have a family of children, educate them, bring them up honorably and well, teaching them to love their country, are good citizens and deserve well of the Republic. The man who, in order to care for his family, and give his children a fair start in life, labors honestly and faithfully and diligently at his trade, profession, or business, and who casts his votes at all elections adds to the strength as well as to the material prosperity of the country, and thus fufils some of the primary and most important duties of good citizenship." In the face of prejudice and discrimination without, and deceit, treachery and bickerings within' the Negro has a pretty tough proposition to face, if he proposes to live up to Senator Lodges definition of good citizenship. It is the desire of the great majrity oof people to live honest, upright men and women "doing nuto others, as they wish to be done by,"but there is so little in the practical every day affairs of this world to convince one, especially a Negro, that the teachings of Christianity are followed out. To be a Good Citizen. An individual, or race, must have a chance "to labor honestly and diligently at his trade, profession and business." Above the menial positions, there is small hope for any number of Negroes obtaining employment, and in many of the union labor organizations it is impossible for the Negro apprentice to obtain a favorable opportunity, to learn the bare rudiments of the trade. An empty purse, an empty stomach and idle hands are not condlusive to good citizenship. But then the really good clitizens are those who rise above obstacles, and environments, and make opportunities where seemingly there are none. Generally students of the race are extreme optimists or epually pessimistic. They seem to have no trouble in putting the entire race upon the highest pinnacle of success, or the present conditions indicate that we are a worse people than we were when we were the "bone of contention", and that the race is going to the demnition bow-wow, with the swing from the nether side of the incline. Neither position is true, and the pessimistic view is farthest from the facts. There is much in the faults of our people to be excused, not, necessarily under the plea of ignorance, but just excuse them anyway. Give them the benefit of the desire to do right. How We are Making Good Citizens. Nothing contributed so much to the handicapping of the Negro boy or girl as the suggesting of false ideals. Up to within a very shor while the sole ambition of the average Negro parent was to toil early and late that their boy might become a lawyer, a doctor or a school teacher, that their girl might know every thing else but the very essential of domes- HANAN SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN ...Exclusive Agents... Matthews & Drechsel 634 KANSAS AVENUE Distributors of "GOOD SHOES." Let Us Be Your Clothing Doctor? If in need of clothes consult us. We have an immense line of goods to choose from. You run no coances because we guarantee satisfaction. N. H. WOLFF, 129 KANSAS AVE. ticity, how to cook, sew and make a good wife. Very few sought to give their boys a good substantial business education, and instill in his mind a pride in doing all that his hands found to do. But then those days are past and gone, and the young men whose ambitions run to fine clothes and dancing, find little favor with the sensible girls who know how to cook and sew better than dallying with Chopin or Mozart. There are methods by which the race are making good citizens. The masses have ceased asking for social or political alms, they are going forward day after day, in this strenuous life, taking by right of conquest. JOPLIN MO. Cal Hudson has gone to Lawrence to attend school. Thomas Bland and Miss Myrtle Crowl of Carthage were quietly married last Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Dale of Neosho was the guest of Mrs. Rena Grant last week. Lewis Clark and wife are now running the St Elmo rooming house. Any one wishing first class rooms should call on them. Lawrence Grant of Neosho visited his best friends here last Tuesday evening. Jas, Cox arrived here last week from Guthrie O. K. and is the guest of his brother, Walter Cox. Misses Lelia Elmore of Carthage and Mattie Moore of Baxter Springs visited with Miss Francis Lane and Mrs, C. H. Knaves last Saturday and Sunday. Nathan Blackwell was very sick last week. Last Monday Marshall Story and Miss Louis Curtis surprised every one by getting married. mss Louise is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Curtis and their many friends join in extending their best wishes to the couple. They are at home at 408 Pennsylvania Ave. Lewis Clark went down to Neosho last week to organize a K. P. Lodge. The A. M. E. Sunday School has been changed to 3 p. m. The erection of the three new colored churches will begin as soon as the plans are completed. Will White and Miss Nellie Cheatum Sundayed at Lowell. HANAN Men's Leather Lined Shoes $1.90. 1 JUETS 10 SUITS AND OVERCOATS !! Are the Same as Other Store's.....$15.00 One. BIG SNAP...One Lot Men's Undershirts made of Mercerized Silk worth $2.00 69c. August CLOTHING CO 622 KAN. AVE What's Left... Woolen Mill Pants $1. Copyright, 1902. by KUPPENHEIMER & CO. LINCOLN NEWS Mrs Ida Curtis royally entertained the Sorosis club last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Luetta Gardner who will take her departure soon for her home in Warrenburg. A large crowd was present. Mrs. Anna Robinson and children returned Wednesday from a seven weeks visit in Warrenburg, Mo. Miss Mable Bush will represent the Sorosis club at the Inter-State Literary which convenes in Leavenwortn. Mrs. Jennie Lewis was carried to the Advent hospital for treatment this week. She has been in declining health for a number of weeks. Mrs. Anna Sharpentein is convalescing after a serious illness. Mrs. J. W. Cooley entertained a large number of ladies last Wednesday afternoon from three to five o'clock, complimentary to Miss L. Gardner and Mrs. Emma Rollins of Council Bluffs, A fine lunch was served at the table which was decorated with cut flowers and candelabras. N SHOES 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; 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. 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 tradesmen in the field of organized labor. Here mainly rests the future of the race. This is to be the education of this century. Couruses—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 E onomics; Rev. Jno. S. Johnson. B. D., Ohio State University, Hebrew, Greek and Theology; G. Archie Gregg, A. S. University of Kansas, Mathematics; Agustus C. Perdue, Tuskegee, Architectural, Mechanical Drawing and Carpentry; Joseph Nelson Garratt, Wilberforce, Business Course Stenography and Typewriting Harry B. Graham, Printing and Book-binding; Mrs. Florence M. Crewa, 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. L. H. Moore, 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 humbleest. 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. EXPENSES—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 once; we will give all particulars. WM. T. VERNON, Quindaro, Kas. THE NEW MODEL SUPPLY STORE A few items from the DRY GOODS section to convince you that we can save you more money than any store in the city. 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The rich San Joaquin Valley is an open door of opportunity for the hustler. Santa Fe J. L. KING, Ticket Agt. Depot T. M. JAMES, Jr., Ticket Agent. 830 Kansas Topeka, Ave --- 3E Corner First St. and Silver Ave. ARGENTINE, KAS. ONLY 2-2 DAYS FROM KANSAS CITY TO— California -VIA THE— Great Rock Isianc Route El Paso Short Line Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE Also personally conducted tourist Excursions every Wednesday and friday via COLORADO AND SCENIC LINE. QUICKEST TIME TO EL PASO. BEST LINE TO OLD MEXICO. For full information address E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Kas JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.,Chicago Mrs. Martha Wallace, First-Class Restaurant. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay us a visit. 618 VERMONT ST. LAWRENCE, KAS I. M. KNIGHT, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER ```markdown ``` Mr. Will C. Boston, of Springfield O., is registered at the Chiles hotel. J. M. Johnson returned from Wichita this week. where he had been to vote and assist his party. P. W. Upshaw, of Kansas City, Mo., is a guest of the Chiles hotel this week. Marcus Owens, of Kansas, was shaking hands with Topeka friends Saturday. Measeis Gaitha Page and Simon Jordon attended the football game in Lawrence last Saturday. Mr. Boston returned to his home in Iowa, Saturday, after spending a few days in the city. The Golden Rod Club met last Friday afternoon with Mies Lizzie Cooper 114 E Seventh St. J. "Hanks" Smith is doing press work in the office this week, vice Arthur Harris, nursing a sore hand Mrs. Will H. Graham spent Saturday in the city, eu route to Lincoln, Nebr., to attend her father, Madison Banks, who is quite ill. Miss Lucy Pullin left Wednesday evening for St. Louis where she was married to Mr. Orin Grinsted of that city Thursday at high-noon. Class No. 1 of St. John A. M. E. Sunday School gave an entertainment Monday evening at the home of Rev G. W. Guy. Jas. A. Harris, who has been confined to his room for the past six weeks is able to be out, and in a few weeks will join his troupe, who are now playing Minne-ota. The G. H. C. Club of St. John met Thursday afternoon with Miss Allie Bradshaw. These young girls are endeavoring to raise three shares for the coming Jubilee. The Capital City Club entertained their friends last Friday at their parlors 415 Kansas Avenue. Card playing and dancing was the amusement of the evening. Music was furnished by the Capital City Orchestra. Mrs. Aunie Nelson entertained at dinner Sunday. The following were guests: Rev. and Mrs. I. S. Wilson Rev. Bussy, Mrs. Sawyers, Rev. Franklin of Great Beud and Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper. Arthur Harris, our pressman, met with a painful accident Saturday evening, while feeding a job press. Two fingers of the right hand were caught in the machine and badly crushed. He is getting along nicely and fortunately will lose no fingers. Mrs. Foster Childs will give a barbaque and chidling supper, at her home in Oakland Park, Saturday evening Nov. 22. and will be pleased to have all her friends come and enjoy a treat of the season. Car runs within two blocks of house. Get off on corner of Center and Arter Sts. J. R. Lytle, agent for the North Western Home Buying company,wi place you in possession of a $1,000 home for only six and two-thirds cents per day, without interest, and without rent. Will pay off your mortgage. Safer than a bond. For further information call on. or write to, J. R. Lytle, 927 Kansas ave.. Topeka, Kis. A' Misunderstanding. The Iola Register tells the sad sad story: It paints the Register to the bottom of its boots to have to tell this story, but the truth, however painful, has a way of creeping into this paper. It is a tale of tragedy in high life, and is perfectly shocking. The principals of the ordeal are Mr. and Mrs. Lute P. Stover, supposed to be a most happy pair. And it all arose over Mrs. Stover's habit of saying "O Shoot!" it is her regular exclamation. Yesterday morning Lute got out an old sixshooter and was fondling it. "Now put that up," said his wife, "before you shoot yourself." "I have no such intention, but even if I did you would be better off by $2,000 life insurance," "O shoot!" And to make matters worse they have a sweet little baby. Isn't it awful? Richard Tufner of 615 E. Euclid Avenue who has been ill is now convalesing. Mrs. William Robinson has returned to Kansas City after a pleasant visit with he. parents. J. M. Wright went to Kansas City last Friday to hear Paul Lawrence Dunbar recite. Mrs. Belle Bennett who has been ill at the Stormont Hospital has recovered sufficiently to return home. Norflett Edwards, son of J. W. Edwards was injured by a west bound Sante Fe train at 15th st. crossing last Tuesday. The Ivy Club have elected Henry Dillard president and are preparing for a swell select party next Wednesday. Bear in mind that the church is the Lord's holy temple and not a place for scraps and political meeting. So keep them out. Bear in mind that you are not the entire cream cheese when you are promenading, give others a part of the walk. Bear in mind that you have as much to do with the solution of the Negro problem as Booker Washington. Don't shift the responsibility. J. G. Groves of Edwardsville the pioneer Potato King of Kansas was in town last Sunday. Brother Groves is still shipping a few Spuds. H I Monroe spent Saturday in Kansas City visiting Rev. W. L. Grant of the Baptist Church. Rev. Grant is in very poor health. Many ladies are preparing to accompany their husbands to Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day to attend the Templars banquet. The Capital City Club will serve light refreshments on Thanksgiving Day and open the card and reading rooms to their friends. They will dance in the evening. Col. James Beck of Lawrence was in the city last week, arranging matters in the interest of the Knights and Ladies of Protection, the coming fraternal Insurance order. J. M. Wright, our popular county clerk, was offered the position o assistant county treasurer by county treasurer elect Frank Bowen. He has accepted, to take effect October 1903. James E Page, a Topeka boy now in Washington, has matriculated at Howard University, Medical department, and is doing nicely. He is working in the Pension department, under Commissioner Ware. Mrs. Nelson Richardson entertained on Thursday afternoon for Mrs William Robinson of Kansas city, who was formerly Miss Ella Williams of Topeka, and quite a social favorite. John Dandridge, 1023 E Tenth St. has been ill for the past ten weeks with inflammatory rheumatism is able to be out again. Mr Dandridge is one of Crosby Bros. most trusted employes. Prof. W. T. Vernon of the Western University at Quindara, Kansas was in the city on last Saturday visiting friends. The prof-ssor says his in- industrial Departments are filling up rapidly and the students are doing good work. Miss Willa Smith, our representative, who is making a tour of the South, is now basking in the suashine of "Old Kentuck." She arrived in Louisville Tuesday and reports a good business. She says that Kentucky is like the rest of the South a beautiful country, but no place for colored people or whites either from the numerous feuds, etz. carried on among them. The whites are sadly in need of missionaries down there. Misses Cora Bennett and Maud Richardson, entertained Saturday afternoon complimentary to Miss Lucy, Mae Pullin, at the residence of the former. The parlors were beautifully decorated with the season's flowers. About twenty guests participated in the evening's pleasure. "A penny for your thought" furnished lots of amusement and set all to thinking. The persons answering the most of the twenty questions about the penny was awarded a handsome chiffon collar which was awarded Mru Gussie Page. Each guest was presented a handsome little souvenir. Misses Clara Williams, Ellen Page and Arnicholas Chiles assisted in entertaining. All highly enjoyed themselves. The little, moving van down on the corner of Sixth and Kansas is where you find the hot tamala man—Clem Wilson. Luncheon, hot and cold, all times of night at the hot tamala man's stand at the corner of Sixth and Kansas Ave.—Clem Wilson. The Dumas club met Friday with Mrs. M. Carpenter. After two hours of business and the election of officers they adjourned to meet with Mrs. F. Hayse Friday. St. Simon Episcopal Church corner Seventh and Western Avenue, will hold special services on Wednesday evening, Nov. 26, with evening prayer and sermon. Holy communion on Thursday 27th at 7:30 A.M. All communicants of the church are urged to be present. Dr. Lou Burke rector in charge. SHILOH JOTTINGS The members and friends of Shiloh will be pleased with the new up to date furnace that will be placed in the church this week. The old smokey stoves will be removed, the new furnace installed, church cleaned and beautified and every body will feel correspondingly happy. The church is again at work and doing more than it has for a year or more and this we pray is a beginning of good times for all concerned. The attention of all is called to the fact that during Christmas we shall again run our domestic Fair. Last Xmas the church was a dream of beauty, a wilderness of flowers, showing skillfull work and able leadership. New and interesting features will be added this year. The men's Forum will meet at 4 P. M. Sunday. A very interesting program will be rendered. An address Mr. W. I. Jamison, cornet solo Roscoe Guy; paper, M. Graham; debate, "Resolved that the present discrimination against our people is justifiable," J. H. Childers and others Every one is invited to come out Sunday and hear the discussion. Our people of this city cannot afford to miss this discussion for it reaches the entire Negro race. The debat ra have penetrated all the houses of business in the city where discrimination is shown and have gathered facts and figures and will be prepared to enlighten all, as to the reason of our troubles. The church has bought new books for the Imperial Chior and we will soon be listening to music fit for Mythological Orpheus. Solos, duets, trios, quartets and choruses will be rendered every Tuesday. Under the pastorage of W. E. Helm and the musical direction of Mrs. R. B. Helm the choir has grown from an insignificant body to a most proficient organization and easily ranks as the best choir in the west. Look Here Three new four-room Houses, one and one-third lots each, Kansas Ave., pantry and closet in each room. Price $950 each, $3.50 down, balance at $8.75 per month. Interest included until paid for. Four room house near the shops, price $600, $150 down, balance to suit purchaser. I have many snap bargains in city properties and would very much like to put a thousand colored families in possession of homes in the city or on farms. I will place you in said possession of a $1,000 home for only six and two-thirds cents per day, without interest, without rent. Will pay off your Mortage. In the North Western Home buying Co. the membership fee is $2.50 on a Thousand dollars contract and an additional $2.00 monthly until your contract matures. You can take as many contracts as you may require to pay the home. Each contract is for a Thousand dollars and will pay a Thousand dollar debt. Also allow you to pay for the same at the small cost of only $5.40 a month per $1000. Come at once and bring $2.50 as a membership fee an additional $2.00 for a $1000 contract which will mature in three months. Select your home and we put you in immediate possession of the same. North Western Home Buying Co. N. B. Since Oct. 15 we have placed 26 families in possession of Homes. Has removed, her MILLINERY STORE to 603 Kansas Avenue, in the store room formerly occupied by the Moore Book Company, where she will be glad to meet all her old friends and as many new ones. THE PRICE IS ALWAYS RIGHT THIS WEEK 300 Trimmed Street Hats worth $1.50 to $2.50 go for 25c and 50c Close-out Sale at Troup's Enterprise, 521 Kansas Ave. Wilson's Turf Cafe First-class in all its appointments. We Serve everything in the Lunch Line. Head-quarters for Theatrical People. Call on us. 114 EAST SEVENTH STREET Rev. H. C. Clay of Paola is in the city on business and pleasure. BROWN'S CHAPEL There will be quarterly meeting services Sunday. City churches are invited to be with us. The Philharmonic Association will meet on Tuesday at 7:30 P. M. at the residence of Mr. John Chiles. Rov. J. R. Kansom the poplar P. E of the Omaha district of the A. M. E church is in the city visiting his family. Mrs. A. B. Stoner and Mrs. Thos. Brown entertained the Silver Leaf Club last Friday at 4 a. m. at the residence of the former 615 Locust St. A two course lunch was served. Thanksgiving Service at 11 a. m. on Thursday Nov. 27th. On Sunday Nov. 30th a grand $1 rally will be held for our coal funds. all are invited to help us. The contesting R. R. Clubs— Board Guage, by Mrs. Emiline Walker, The Pan Handle, by Mrs. Susie Chiles, The Maple Leaf Mr. Charles Wardlaw will report on Sunday Dec. 15th when a rally will show the best road. --- The L wman Hill School case will be argued before the Supreme Court on Dec. 3rd. This has been one of the most stubborn cases ever before the Topeka Board of Education. In order to maintain a school in Lowman Hill, children living over in Potwin Place and out side of the district are being sent to the Phillipine Mission. Misses' Maud Penington, Evelyn Baker and Willa King entertained Wednesday evening complimentary to Mr.B. Payne and brother of Perry at the home of the former 915 Western Avenue N. Topeka. The following guest participated in the evenings pleasure; Misses Mary Woldridge Anna and Willa Merriweather, Ollie and Nannie Stull, Rachel Hansom, Maria Thompson, Mary Garrett and Mrs. Betfie Chatman; Messers. Benj. Payne' Fred Stonestreet, Isiah Lisenby, Oliver Payne and brother. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH The Rev. F. G. Snelson of St. John A. M. E. Church preached an able sermon on "Wisdom" last Sunday afternoon. After the conclusion of his discourse, a collection was taken which amounted to $52 for which we desire to thank our many friends who so liberally contributed. Mrs. W. McClain is preparing for Christmas and hopes to present a program that will be worth hearing. Remember our Sunday services. Bible class at 9:30 a.m, preaching at 11 a.m and 7:30 p.m. A very pleasant surprise was given at the commodious home of N. Robinson last Saturday evening complimentary to Frank and Arthur Robinson who are about to depart for Jefferson City, Mo. to attend Lincoln University. The party was given by Miss E. Walker, one of our promising school teachers who also conducted a very interesting program. The guests departed to their several homes delighted with the evenings entertainment. Rav, J. R. Kansom the poplar' P. E of the Omaha district of the A. M. E church is in the city visiting his family. Mrs. A. B. Stoner and Mrs. Thoe. Brown entertained the Silver Leaf Club last Friday at 4 a. m. at the residence of the former 615 Locust St A two course lunch was served. The Propell club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Weddington, 1010 Pine street. After an hour's needle work, luncheon was served. Adjourned to meet next Friday with Mrs A. T. Allen, 1018 Woodlawn. LANE CHAPEL. Special Thanksgiving Sermon at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Dr. Lane. All are requested to be present. Also a grand Thanksgiving feast will be served at the church, day and night. Oyster, turkey, chicken, barbecued meats and all the delicacies of the season will be served in the latex style. Come and enjoy the day with us. The progressive and thorough business man is the fellow who strives to keep a neat and attractive place. Such is true of Frank Wilson; the ever popular proprietor of the Turf Cafe, 114 East Seventh. He has lately had his large show windows decorated with a beautiful and attractive sign. The design is a horse shoe and is sure to attract attention. In the world of Negro businesses and progress thrift and energy, Frank Wilson stands second to none. He is pleasant, courteous and a nice enter tainer. He serves everything in the lunchline. All kinds of game, oysters and fish. You should patronize him. H. I. Monroe spent Sunday in K.C. at the bed side of Rev. W. L. Grant who has been ill for some time. Rev Grant wishes his many friends in the state to know that he appreciates their kind words, and letters of sympathy for him during his illness. He thinks that the time is not far distant when he will be himself again. He is doing nicely and Dr. Thompson his attending physician has great hope of his recovery. ST JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH ST JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Thursday Nov. 27th at 11 oclock special Thanksgiving Day services will be held at St. John Church to which all are cordially invited. PROGRAM GREAT SALE Mattings, Oil Cloths Linolems, Rugs, Lace Curtains, shades and Vpholstry at BARNUM'S 619 Kansas Avenue. OVER 8,500 yards of Carpet. Over 100 dow Shades. A large line of rugs. Seventy-fif Straw Mattings. Our entire line of Upholstry all of these lines at actual WHOLESALE COS ding only a small per cent. for handling. The greatest opportunity for big money that you have ever enjoyed on these lines stock of Catpet. Over 1000 Win- rugs. Seventy-five rolls line of Upholstry goods; HOLESALE COST—ad- r handling. unity for big money saving d on these lines. Our OVER 8,500 yards of Carpet. Over 1000 Window Shades. A large line of rugs. Seventy-five rolls Straw Mattings. Our entire line of Upholstry goods; all of these lines at actual WHOLESALE COST—adding only a small per cent. for handling. The greatest opportunity for big money saving that you have ever enjoyed on these lines. Our stock of HOLIDAY GOODS Will come to us next week—we must have the room. NOTE THESE PRICES. GOOD STRAW MATTING, 10c, 15c, 18c and upwards. FLOOR OIL CLOTH, 20c, 27¼c 25c per 10c. LINOLEMS, the best English make 45c, 62¼c. Hemp Carpets 12¼c, 18c. HOMEMADE RAG CARPETS, 27¼c, worst Very best carpet in real Brussel Patterns 25c, Ingrain Carpets, 22¼c Good and extra-heavy Ingrains 35c, 39c. All wool Super Carpets 47¼ yards finest and best Super Carpets embracing celebrated makes as Lowel, s, Hartford's and O'The choice of the whole line 57¼c. Smith's Carpets in three grades 39c, 57¼c and 69c embrains newest productions of the seasons output. Velvet Moquetts at 75c and 88c were $1 and $1.12. Brussels 87¼c and 95c, were $1.15 and $1.25. Hall and Stairs to match most. Lace Curtains 200 pairs, real nice and dainty patterns in Nottingham Brussels and Irish prints at actual cost. The best made opaque shades, mounted on the celebrated horn spring rollers (warranted) come in all colors. Felt shades, moulded on improved spring each 10c. Brass sash rods 3c, 6¼c, 10c. UPHOLSTRY GOODS CUT Almost one-half regular price—65c Tapestry 85c and 90c Velours 62¼c, $1.25 and $1.50. 75c and 98c. Twenty-five per cent discount carriage Leathers, Wagon Ducks, Shade Cloth lines, Sash Muslin and other curtain goods. SAMPLES IN CLOAK DEPARTMENT See partial display in South window. Yield ¼ to ½ and have nothing but the latest styles and to select rom. E. O. DEMOSS, Res. Tel. 776. Office Telephone. L. M. PENWELL, Res. Tel. 775. DeMoss & Penwe Undertaker Licensed Entrance Topeka, 11 QUINCY STREET, First Door South of Fifth Ave., Hotel Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hot Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle. ING, 10c, 15c, 19c, 25c 20c, 27¾c 25c per yard. English make 45c, 57¾c 8c. CARPETS, 27¾c, worth 42¾c. Diesel Patterns 25c. Good and extra-heavy Union Super Carpets 47¾c; 2500 Carpets embracing such Hartford's and Globe's. 57¾c. Smith's tapestry 7¾c and 69c embracing the sons output. Velvets and were $1 and $1.12 Body $1.15 and $1.25. Borders, best. Lace Curtains, over patterns in Nottingham, actual cost. The best hand- d on the celebrated Harts- d) come in all colors 23c improved spring rollers 6¾c, 10c. GOODS CUT Price—65c Tapestries 42¾c, 11.25 and $1.50 Damasks per cent discount on all bucks, Shade Cloths, Silk- curtain goods. BK DEPARTMENT South window. You save the latest styles and fabrics Office Telephone 192. Penwell, Undertakers and Licensed Embalmers Topeka, Hotel Kansas. High Mixture Colds, Hoarseness Etc. per Bottle GOOD STRAW MATTING, 10c, 15c, 19c, 25c and upwards. FLOOR OIL CLOTH, 20c, 27½c 25c per yard. LINOLEMS, the best English make 45c, 57½c 62½c, Hemp Carpets 124c, 18c. HOMEMADE RAG CARPETS, 271c, worth 421c. Very best carpet in real Brussel Patterns 25c. Good Ingrain Carpets, 221c Good and extraheavy Union Ingrains 35c, 39c. All wool Super Carpets 471c; 2500 yards finest and best Super Carpets embracing such celebrated makes as Lowel,s Hartford's and Globe's. The choice of the whole line 571c. Smith's tapestry Carpets in three grades 39c.571c and 69c embracing the newest productions of the seasons output. Velvets and Moquetts at 75c and 88c were $1 and $1.12 Body Brussels 871c and 95c, were $1.15 and $1.25. Borders, Hall and Stairs to match most. Lace Curtains, over 200 pairs, real nice and dainty patterns in Nottingham, Brussels and Irish prints at actual cost. The best handmade opaque shades, mounted on the celebrated Hartshorn spring rollers (warranted) come in all colors 23c up. Felt shades, moulded on improved spring rollers each 10c. Brass sash rods 3c, 61c, 10c. UPHOLSTRY GOODS CUT Almost one-half regular price—65c Tapestries 42½c, 85c and 90c Velours 62½c, $1.25 and $1.50 Damasks 75c and 98c. Twenty-five per cent discount on all carriage Leathers, Wagon Ducks, Shade Cloths, Silklines, Sash Muslin and other curtain goods. SAMPLES IN CLOAK DEPARTMENT See partial display in South window. You save $ \frac{1}{4} $ to $ \frac{1}{2} $ and have nothing but the latest styles and fabrics to select rom. E. O. DEMOSS, Res. Tel. 776. Office Telephone 192. L. M. PENWELL, Res. Tel. 775. DeMoss & Penwell, Undertakers and Licensed Embalmers Topkea, 11 QUINCY STREET, First Door South of Fifth Ave., Hotel Kansas. Try a Bottle of Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Etc. Price 25 Cents per Bottle W.M. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 604 Kensington Ave. PHONE NUMBER 604. FORESA, SA OFFICE HOURS 7 to 10 A.M. 15 M. to 6 P.M. Telephone, 654 7 to 10 P.M. J. M. JAMISON, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Special Attention to designees of women and private dentists. Office, 503 EAST STREET. Residence, 604 MADRON STREET. In the court of Topeka, in and for the city of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas. Eliza Gilkie, plaintiff, v. William Nixon, defendant. SUITS MADE TO ORDER TROUSERS LAWRIE, The Colored Tailor. Ladies and Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned Dyed and Repaired 224 5. 8TH COR. CHARLES. ST. JOSEPH Mrs. F. E. Emery, Prep. F. E. Emery, Mgr Emery's Cafe, The best first-class meals in the city at all hours. Home cooking a specialty . OF. ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, ss. In the matter of the estate of Andrew Gaines late of Shawnee county, Kansas. Notice is hereby given, that on the 6th day of October, A. D., 1902, the undersigned was, by the probate court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Andrew Gaines deceased, late of Shawnee county. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. W. L. JAMISON, Administrator The said defendant, William Nixon, is hereby notified and required to take notice that he has been sued by Ellis Gilkle for $10.00 and costs before A. J. McCabe, judge of the above said court. That said suit was filed on the 15th day of September, 1902, and that garnishment process was issued therein on said date against The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co. holding money and credits belonging to him and that he must answer said claim of plaintiff, Ellis Gilkle, on or before November 22, 1902, at 8 o'clock a. m., or judgment will be rendered against him and said monies and credits to satisfy the same. A. M. THOMAS, Attorney for Plaintiff. Attest: E. L. Good, Clerk Court of Strodes Orchestra is putting forth every effort to make their ball to be given on Thanksgiving surpass all others. Mr. Strode has secured Eldrige half for the occasion and will try to make every thing up-to-date and pleasant for all in attendance. A special invitation is extended to out of town people and visitor. All trains will be met by Lawrence people to escort visitors to the hall. Ladies admitted free. Grand march at 9:30. Simon Jordan visited friends Saturday. Mrs. De Shatio is visiting friends and relatives. Twilight Club of Kansas City will give a dance Monday, 24th. Jas. Williams and Fred Stone-street of Topeka were in town Thursday evening. W. C. Brown,s paper on "the need of a college education" which was read at the forum Sunday brought forth many interesting points which have been heretofore overlooked. Miss Sadie Stone, Messrs. C. Houston and Martin will represent the Forum at the InterState in Leavenworth. The Palesium Girls gave their inauguration last Saturday evening at the home of Miss Mamie Dillard where Miss Inez Woods was installed as the next president. The evening was pleasantly spent, in conversation and music. At a late hour a sumptious repast was served to which each guest did her share. As the luncheon progressed and with Miss Woods as mistress of ceremonies, some very bright, witty toasts were enjoyed and the Palesium girls left feeling the evening a thoroughly enjoyable one. NORTH TOPEKA The Twelve Star club were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Byrant. After business luncheon was served. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Cornish Wednesday, Nov. 19. True Eleven is progressing nicely. The gentlemen of Sactum are ordered to meet at the U. K. T. Hall, 509 West B street, Tuesday exening, Nov. 25. All please at 8.10. IDA M. JORDAN, Virgin. In the musical contest last Saturday evening.Miss Emma Caldwell won first prize and Miss Dora Wilson, second. COFFEVILLE ITEMS. "Jessie Brown and the Coontown Society" opened the new opera house at Cany Saturday night and played to a good house. William Level of Emporia is in the city and employed at Well Bros. poultry house. Miss Carrie White left for Little Rock Tuesday where she will visit a few months. Aaron Knox was at home last Sunday. Mrs. Julia Buckner has returned from Seattle Wash. Mrs. Jack Crouch is on the sick list. Madames McCormick, Whittaker and Miss Grace Harris are making quite a success in their dressmaking enterprise. Mr. Wilson, White and Mrs. Laraby are very sick. JUNCTION CITY. Rev. Young of the A. M. E. Church preached an able sermon Sunday. Miss Hattie Jones of Manhattan is in the city. Mrs. Hoskins is convalescent. Rev. Neuby was here from Nicodemus Monday. BAXTER SPRINGS. There were quite a number of persons who met at the home of Mrs. M. P. Wheaton Tuesday evening in preparation for a pound party which was given in honor of Rev. Lee and family. Each with a basket and hands full found their way to the parsonage where an enjoyable time was spent. The object of the surprise was well stated by Prof. C. B. Bryant, and Rev. Lee responded in a manner that not only created laughter, but a bright hope for the future of the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Lee was called upon who spoke in a very pleasing manner; alter which the pounds were placed upon the dining room table, this failing to hold them all and some were placed on the floor. The party after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Lee a happy stay in Baxter, departed, each declaring they had not enjoyed a more pleasant time. LAS VEGAS, N. M. Wm. Woods an old resident of Topeka who has been in failing health for the past few years, died at his home in this city Wednesday, Sept. 28, and his remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife in Oakwood cemetery. The A. M. E. Church is making great preparation for Thanksgiving. It is the only colored church in Las Vegas. Mrs. Ada Johnson, Misses Annie Thomas and Tillie Fanteroy are getting along nicely and like the city very much. Miss Maggie Williams of Colorado and Morgan Jefferson of this city were united in marriage Sunday evening Nov. 16 Rev. DeClelland officiating. Washington Temple No. 25, Knights of Tabor--Meets every Friday night at Sons of Protection Hall, corner Birth and State streets. Ed. Henderson, C. G. M., No. 1919, Third St., Kansas City, Kansas, Mt. Hare, Hardin Oracle No. 10-Meets every Tuesday night at 823 Cherokee st. Frank Smith, C. M., Third and Prospect st. TABERNACLES. Queen of the West Tabernacle No. 1—meets the first and third Wednesdays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Washington and Eighth streets, Mrs. Cora Taylor, C. P., No. 116 Parallel Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Fair West Tabernacle No. 63—Meets first and third Fridays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Belfth and Washington streets, Mrs. Charlotte Dalton, C. P., No. 331 Freeman Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Rebecca Tabernacle No. 11—Meets the first and third Mondays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Eighth and Washington streets, Mrs. Katie Miner, C. P., No. 115 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Rule Tabernacle No. 12—Meets first and third Wednesday nights at Sons corner, corner Belfth and streets, Mrs. Bette Johnson, C. P., No. 112 Stewart Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 91—Meets first Friday Thursday afternoon of each month at Masonville Thirteenth and Douglas streets, Mrs. Anna Brown, H. P.; Nettle Kellogg, C. R. Tabernacle No. 92 and Daughter Alice Tucker of Victoria No. 20 of Leavenworth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 12, Omaha. Mt. Mariah Tabernacle No. 52—Meets the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Arcanum meets the fourth Saturday in each month. Clinging Rose Tent No. 22—Meets the first and third Saturdays in each month. Golden Temple No. 17—Meets first and third Wednesday nights of each month. 124 Garner, C. M.; Sir Imaiah Curtis, C. S. Charity Rose Tabernacle No. 24—Meets first and third Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 p. m. Dt. Laura Smith, H. P.; Dt. Eliza Smith, C. R. ATCHISON, KANSAS Mrs. Julia Finney died at her home Monday evening. Miss Maggie, her grand-daughter from Sacramento, Cal., and her son from St Louis arrived in time to see her alive. She leaves three daughters, two sons and many friends to mourn her death. Rev. Matt S. Jones received several nice presents Thursday evening at the church. A young man in Leavenworth is fixing his honse. What is next? Miss Mat Eligin contemplates an early trip to Kansas City. We hope she won't get lost. Rev. J. R. Ransom, presiding elder of this district, made a great speech at the A. M. E. Church, Monday evening on the crisis confronting the Negro and how asleep the many Negroes are to the situation. Rev. J. W. Wilson will take charge of a church at Olathe. Miss Nannie Parrot has moved into the city. Rev. Boyless has full charge of the Christian Church again. Rev. Jas. Clagget, age 68, was operated on at the hospital for strangulated hernia which threatatis life within 48 hours. He stood the hour's operation well and geftthe table in good condition. GREAT BEND, KAS. Dear Editor: In the solitude of the night, after having read all and even more than is interesting to me, I take advantage of a long sought opportunity. I am no politician, hence have waited till the raging fires of another political campaign are slowly but surely dying out. By various observations, I find that I am a failure along that line, but am earnestly striving to find what part I must act in this great drama, that will be of the most assistance in bringing about race development, knowing fully that a race of politicians or a race composed of men, all of any one profession, can not possibly affect a solution of this terribly perplexed race problem. So now, since the election is over let us get down on a dead level with the race and focus all our energies on its needs. But dear Editor, do not understand that I detest politics or politicians for I know we need them just as much so as we need preachers, lawyers, doctors, and mechanics. Neither do we need to import material for we've got it right here in abundance and it has been cast in the mould. All it needs is a dressing up. Right there lies our work. Our people are coming together and at every opportunity they are discussing those all important questions. At times I am almost persuaded to think that the neglect of the party, from which we have a right to expect a great deal, is a blessing to us, since it has been the means of reuniting a divided race. Consequently, we are forced together and there by caused to discuss things of our own vital concern. While formerly, when we made any attempt at discussion, we would dabble with things of national concern regardless of race or color just as though the nation was composed of one race. But now we are kept busy trying to find where we are. Where are we drifting or, in other words, to where are we driven. Many things are demanded of us which it brought down on any other race, forcing them to submit as are we, they would go to the bottom, hopelessly wrecked. But we, the hardly sons of Ham, are determined to live down things wrongfully held against us, educating head, heart, and hand. Many in full headway, boldly marching onward, others walking slowly, some crawling and still there are some who are groping in darkness, yet with noble and true hearts, are longing for the light. Oh, my God, flash the light full in the pathway of all such. So onward is the word. Just as long as we have a Washington, Vernon, Allen or their equivalents and such newspaper men as Chiles and Cooper to keep our lot served fresh and in different forms on the table of the Lawmaker, just so long will we go on hoping without prospering, without help and multiplying as is our habit. NEWS OF THE WEEK Married on Nov. 3, Mr. Huggens to Miss Lucy Wheeler both of Great Bend. Mr. Huggens is a hard working young man, well known and well respected by the people of both Barton and Stafford County. Miss Lucy Wheeler is the daughter of Wm. Wheeler a well respected and wealthy farmer of Barton Co. The best wishes of their numerous friends go with the young couple. May their little bark float smoothly out on the sea of matromony and anchor where all is peace and happiness. Yours Truly, "HOPEFUL." Right in the Thick of It THE BUSY SEASON OF FALL. Couches and Reed Rockers, FANCY MATTRESSES, TABLES and STANDS. Make Nice Presents. Buy now and have them held or on payments. D. Q. DIVEN, 515 KANSAS AVSNUE. WE HAVE 8 MORE DAYS OF OUR EMPTYING OUT NOVEMBER SALE Of Fine Furniture, Rockers, Stoves, Carpets, Ourtains, Rugs and Lamps. We have everything to keep house with and our prices are so low for first class goods. We have rented a large store room, and if you purchase a Rocker, Book Case, Sideboard, a Parlor Suit, a Lamp, or any article, we will mark it and you can pay part and we will put it away in this room and deliver to you any time you are ready. You can get the choice of our fine stock and we will save it for you so you can make early purchase and get the choice. $200 worth of Furniture. We do this to get acquainted. Come and register; it does not cost you one cent. Look through our immense stock and you will see we have the finest line west of Kansas City. Yours for trade, EMAHIZER & MILLS. SELLING OF THE Chas. Adams Stock Also our Twelfth Anniversary and PRICES MARKED DOWN AT 2-3 and Sometimes 1-3 Price ```markdown ``` We have 1,100 Rockers, 50 Sideboards, 69 Folding Beds, 38 ladies' fine Book Cases, 200 Lamps, 379 Lounges, and any department in proportion to select from. Our prices are the lowest. Come in and register your vote on the beans; this is free. We are giving away over In the district court of Shawnee county, State of Kansas. Case No. 21961, C. E. Clark, plaintiff. v. Ada B. Cark, defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, ss. To Ada B. Clark, Greeting: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the above named plaintiff in an action in which the plaintiff prays for a divorce from you and that you must answer the said petition on or before the 20th day if December, 1902, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment for a divorce rendered against you and for costs and all other proper relief. C. E. CLARK, Plaintiff. By F. J. Lynch, Atty. for Plaintiff. Attest: I. B. Curtis, Clark In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Ada R. Kelley, Plaintiff, v. Jewell Kelley, Defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee County, ss. The State of Kansas to Jewell Kelley, Defendant: You are hereby notified that the above named Plaintiff, Ada R. Kelley, has filed the above entitled suit in the above named court against you, for the purpose of obtaining divorce, and that unless you answer said petition before the 15th day of November, 1902, said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered against you, granting the plaintiff a divorce as prayed for in said petition. Miss M. 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. Mrs. Lee Anderson, 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. 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 street Fort Scott. Maggie Fishback, 2054 Tennessee street, Lawrenée. "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 ali Lodges and Societies. Mrs. Emma Gaines, Agent, 1170 Filmore street, Topeka. Kas. When in Salina and want a first-class meal for 15c stop at the Midland Short Order Restaurant Champion Pje Bakers. Rooms in connection. W. W. SHOBBB. PROPRIETO 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 Message. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Completeness. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELRY. 200 East Fifth Street, TORRIS, KANSAS. Patronize the Kansas City, Kas., Embalming and Casket Co. 1014 West Fifth Street. Owned and controlled by Negroes—Capital Stock $2,000. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, Medical Department Including Medical, Dental and Pharmacetic Colleges. Thirty-fifth Session (1902-1903) will begin October 1, 1902, and continue seven (7) months. Tuition fee in Medical and Dental Colleges, each $80. Pharmacetic College $70. All students must register before October 12, 1902. For catalogue or further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D. Secretary. M. N. Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. Western Hotel, 1011 N FOURTH STREET KANSAS CITY. KAS. First-class accommodations.— Lunch counter Meals 15c; rates 75c per day and upward. MRS. J. W. KING, PROP. 10 20 A. B. V. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SUBSCRIBER Calls answered day and night. When in St. Joseph Visit WALKER'S RESTAURANT. Ice Cream. Open Day and Night. H. H. WALKER, PROP. W. CO R. 5TH AND CHARLES STS., ST. JOSEPH, MO. BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE A Wonderful Face Bleach. 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Many of our customers my one of our dollar boxes is worth ten dollars, yet we sell it for one dollar a box and we free it from the tax. Any person sending us one dollar a letter or Post Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail postage prepaid; or we will send it in C, O, R if it will come by e-mail. Also, in any case where we need to do what we ct, we will receive the money or send a box freight. But in any case who one will know a