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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. DEFENDS NEGRO'S RIGHTS VOLUME IV. Mr. A. C. Kaufman, a Prominent Citizen of Charleston, Endorse's the President's Policy and Warns the National Party Against the Lily White Movement in the South. The following communication is published in the New York Tribune: Does the Republican party in the South need reorganization and how shall this reorganization be effected? The answer to the first question can be briefly given by monosyllable yes, the answer to the second involves serious difficulty. The prevalent, and I may say, the popluar, theory now is to eliminate the Negro from politics and to form a "white man's Republican party." In certain Southern States such a movement has been set on foot. Some of the Republican leaders and journals have become advocates of this measure. To my mind the policy is traught with great danger. The white man's party may build a machine which will enable it to secure delegates to a national convention to nominate certain candidates. Remember, nevertheless, that nomination is one thing election is another. It takes votes to elect, and how many votes will this white man's party be able to cast in the electoral college? The problematical gain of one or two Congressmen in the South might result in the loss of a score or more in the east and west. Is the game worth the candle? My conclusions are based upon the following premises: The tie of race is a natural one. It is as strong with the Negroes as the whites. If the Negroes in the Northern, Eastern and Western States see that their kinsfolk at the South are barred from participating in the councils of the Republican party, that the yoke of prejudice and exclusion is fastened upon them there, is it unlikely that they will rise in their wrath and resent it? The Democrats could do no worse. In considering this question we must not forget that the Negro vote in many states and congress districts North, East and West, is largely a determining factor in elections. should they solemnly agree in revenge for this racial injustice, to withhold their ballots when most needed, might not the Republican party be made to whistle for it? My idea of re:organization is to bring together the better class of white and colored men, and urge them to participate actively in party matters, and so use their influence for the best interest of the party. How can the ignorant, turbulent and venal element be weeded out, and an atmosphere of respectability reached, unless strong men combine to control? To accomplish a successful reorganization on this basis will require tact, toleration and patience. The process will be a slow one, at the start, but, judiciously handled, will in time bring to the party stability, tone and strength. A great parade is being made in the papers of the white man's Republican party in North Carolina, Alabama and Louisiana. They have started out with a bold flourish or trumpets as "Commercial Democracy" did Watch and wait for results. I hesitate not to say, after calm reflection and a careful study of the situation, better—a thousand times better—to have no Republican party in the south than this proposed unsymmetrical organization. Such an organization will result in agitation only and in the end prove harmful to the great national party. The Republican party in the early days of emancipation made the grave mistake of conferring universal suffrage upon the Negro, when he was unfit to exercise it. I commed n to the leaders of that powerful party—the party that has saved the country and made it great—the suggestion that they learn wisdom from experience. Let them hesitate at this juncture and not go to the other extreme and commit the graver bluuder of even It is not my desire to plead the cause of the Negro, nor to pose as his champion; my purpose has been rather to point out the eccentricities of the Republican party in winking at those Southern teachers who would deny to him those rights with which that party has invested him, and which he had always enjoyed at its hands. The Negro vote cannot be suppressed forever; Even under the restrictive provisions of the constitutions of the Southern states the number of those qualified to vote who will then go to the Democrats or be retained by the Republicans is the weighty matter to be considered If the Republicans relax their grasp now they may never be able to recover it. It may be well for those who shape the party policy to ponder carefully these practical reflections. There are those who are wiser "in their generation" than myself, but I am no new convert to the old doctrine of justice and of right, which the party has ever taught; but advocated it when political weathercocks, now loudest in its support are tumbling over each other to get there first (since the President's attitude has been defined) were struggling in behalf of the new movement and doing all within their power to pump life into it. If support of a man means friendship for him, then I claim to be a friend of our honored President. I am proud to say that I was one of the few white men in Charleston who voted for McKinley and Roosevelt in 1900, an open ballot at that. I voted the full ticket, believing that the running mate of the great statesman, President McKinley, was a safe man. Nor have events deceived me. Mr. Roosevelt since he has been elected to the Presidency by the unkindly taking off of the ood McKinley has mr. quified his office HOW THE BOYS TELL IT. Kansas City Rising Son; Early in the evening a large crowd had gathered at Strope's Hall to witness the competitive drill of the Templars. The drill was opened by the Emanuel Commandry, a magnificent body of men led by Capt. Gen'l P. C. Kincade. The drilling showed both tact and precision and the commandery was loudly cheered by the spectators. Cyrene No 3 of Topeka did some good work while the Northwestern of St Joseph showed up well but Kansas City won the honors and still stands in the front ranks. Dr. M. O. Ricketts in the Omaha Enterprise: We have a personal interest in and love for the three drill corps giving this exhibition drill therefore we are going to speak plainly in making our criticism of the drill. It must have been apparent to any impartial critic who witnessed any one of the former exhibitions that none of the drill corps were up to their usual form. All of them showed plainly lack of systematic and persistent drill. St. Joseph clearly maintained her former prestige over her old time rivals not so much on account of her own proficiency as on account of the looseness of their work. Both Kansas City and Topeka entirely overlooked the manual of sword practice while St Joe took it up. These drill teams all three of them are badly demoralized conditions owing to first one thing and another. Kansas City TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 12 1902. missed J. L. Miner and St Joe had one third new men in its ranks, two of whom were knighted less than two weeks ago. It is only just to all to say that the limited space in which to drill left by the crowded conditions of the hall had much to do in causing the ragged condition of the work. Kansas City would have fallen down more than once if it had not been for the quickness of Sir T- B. Shilkitk the best S. W. on earth. We sincerely hope that from now on these very capable bodies will work to see which is best and not give any more exhibitions to find out which can put up the worst drill. This is friendly but honest and sincere criticism from one who always wants the standard of Freemasonry in all its branches kept well to the front. In future these drills ought to be competitive. Let the annual prize be a sword or chapeau and let each of the commanderies have a medal as a prize for individual drill work. The individual winning this medal to claim the sword in case his commandery succeeds at the Annual Competitive Drill: W. H. Jones in the St. Joseph Spectator: The Knights Templars banquet and competitive drill held in Kansas City on Thanksgiving day was largely attended by visiting knights and ladies from St Joseph and Topeka. The ladies banquet was a pleasing entertainment and was one of the attractions of the day. Sir Knights Watson of Topeka, G. M. of the state of Kansas, A. R. Chinn, G. M. of Missouri and Sir Joe E. Herriford of Chillicothe were in attendance. Northwestern commandery covered herself with glory, being received with cheer after cheer as they minute of the drill commanded by A. Carpenter, P. C. G. of the order. Sir W. D. Hawkins C. G., Sirs J. H. Green and A. D. Butler and wives were prominent Knights in attendance from St Joseph: The PLAINDEAEER man says. The boys all drilled well but grand old Cyrene No 3, took the prize for correctness, precision of execution, and fidelity to accepted tactics. Now lets have a contest banner and have competent judges to decide. Then see who's who. The Wichita Searchlights tells us below of the traits a man must have in order to solve his portion of that deep and mysterious proposition known to us all as the race problem. Searchlight is one of the elevating factors of the race from the fact that they have several members of the race in their employment. This undoubtedly is one way of elevating our race and the Plaindealer feels proud that we can al o boast of this fact That is of Negro employment. It is, our policy to hold race first in our respect and to show their good qualities not their faults to the world. The Searchlight says: The man who is really helping to solve the race problem in Wichita, is the man who really opens the way that some member of the race can find employment. The man who is giving employment to members of the race. It is not hot air and brags that will solve the race in this city, but it is the actual employment of the race. It is not the man who can hatch up the biggest political lie and with it strive to get his people stirred up and in strife, that is solving the race problem; it is not the man who is always trying to find something with which to find fault and to get other people, who would be otherwise contented, to find fault, that is solving the race problem in this city. But it is the man who will get employment for members of the race. We are giving employment to five members of the Negro race today and as soon as we can find the proper material will give employment to two more. These five people get "theirs" from the proceeds of this paper every week. And we do not owe any of them a cent either. How many of the "leaders" can say as much? We are interested in our race and we prove it by dividing with some members of the race what little we are able to earn. We believe in doing more and talking less. Is there another Negro enterprise in Wichita that gives direct employment to five members of the race? Name them. These people are on our pay roll. Besides them there are ten other who get spending change from the Searchlight as agents in various parts of the state and Oklahoma. Lets hear from some of those great mouthy race leaders and hear tell how many members of the race they employ or how many even get spending change from them or from any enterice which they have. This is an age of action. Talk me to be the caper but MR. CANNON SET RIGHT The Plaindealer Manager Gives Hima Pointer. The Nebraskan Sizes up Matters Through a Pair of Dingy Glasses—Thinks Negro Should Return Thanks for Being Lynched. EDITOR PLAINDEALER, DEAR SIR: I have the highest esteem for you and your paper in many respects, but with reference to the criticism you offered to the Thanksgiving proclamation issued by President Roosevelt in your late issue I feel called upon to answer the question you asked, which is as follows: "For what have the Negroes of these United States to be thankful?" Briefly speaking, they have much to be thankful for. First, I shall endeavor to retaliate along the lines upon which you have made attacks. You say in substance if the Negroes had enjoyed their freedom all over this land they could thank their Maker with their President without any fear of being molested. Now, supposing their freedom has been somewhat restricted. Would that in any way prevent their giving thanks to their Maker? Or is it likely that any one would be molested in serving God (which serving God means doing right)? Again, you say "if the Negroes in some sections of this free land of some people would attempt to return thanks to the Lord in their own way they would be lynched." Now this statement seems to me to be a very extravagant one. It is in a measure inconsistent and not in keeping with the sentiments and customs of the civilized people and a practice not confined to the United States—that is, to lynch individuals for serving God. I mean serving God in spirit and in truth, not pretended service or thanks, not hypocrisy, for I admit that many mishaps and calamities come to hypocritical servants. For instance as a result of pretended service God inflicted death on the Rev. Wm. C. Rabe and miss Augusta Busch on the evening of Nov. 4, who died here in unholy embrace in one of the German Baptist churches. Thus almost anything is liable to happen to false pretenders and hypocrites but there never need be any fear of being lynched or anything else hurtful when we are engaged in sincere service and Thanksgiving to Almighty God. .ote Psalms 1-6: "For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous but the way of the ungodly shall perish." Noting more of your criticisms, I read, "We do not think the Negroes have anything to be proud of, so far as peace, love and happiness are concerned." Now it seems to me that the three attributes above mentioned are absolutely within our grasp. If we are so indolent and so filled with apathy and unconcernedness that we will not reach out and grasp these blessings, we do not deserve them. The fact is, to have love abiding within our hearts is to have peace and happiness, for they are inevitably joined together. I would say, "We have much to be thankful for, so far as peace, love and happiness are concerned." Now, referring to your suggested substitute proclamation, touching upon the unequal distribution of federal positions in the South, I do not condone or pardon any wrongs perpetrated upon us by the white people and yet I would not change one sentence of President Roosevelt's proclamation. For, indeed, we might appropriately apply the gist of his proclamation to us as a race, which reads, "We have on the whole, more to be thankful for than has fallen to the lot of any other people." I grant that the "Crumpacker Bill," and the "Federal Election Bill" must be vindicated, and ere long will be passed, but the short comings on the part of those who have shirked their duties upon those issues would not justify us in withholding our thanks to Almighty God for the blessings we do receive, both temporal and spiritual. We should observe that scriptural injunction, "Be faithful over a few things and I will make you ruler over many." Or as I would advise you to be thankful and appreciate the blessings we hands of our white brother and qualify ourselves for better things and higher positions, and we will erolug find ourselves confronted with many openings. No great cause can be advanced in the face of opposition, except by persistent advocacy upon the par: of some individual, but there is always a right and wrong way to advocate these causes. The race question, or the question of lynching as you refer to it, is truly the burning question of the hour, but these questions cannot be adjusted by words of fire; they serve only to sow seed of discord and dissension in the hearts of the more favored race. In fact, words cannot adjust these questions, but deeds works. As the Lord of the Vineyard of old said, "Why stand ye here all the day idle?" We must be up and about, trying to accumulate something, legitimately. We must acquire character in every phase of the word. We must learn to speak the truth, of which so few of us have a clear conception of what it really is. As a whole we are not a commercial people, and a great many other qualifications we lack when compared with our white brothers, and yet, according to your contention, they must share equal places with us in their social circles, their industrial and labor circles, and their circle of positions or else we have nothing to be thankful to Almighty God for. It does seem inconsistent to good reason. I do not mean on wish to engage in a controversy on national or general questions for I haven't the least idea I could hold you a light on such subjects, but what I wish to criticise most is the lightness and contempt with which you hold the question of giving thanks to Almighty God for his manifold blessings to us notwithstanding our shortcomings. I have much to be thankful for and I believe that not only the nation generally, but the colored people particularly, feel as I do, and will avail themselves of the privilege of offering special thanks to Almighty God on the designated "Thanksgiving Day" Nov. 27th. Yours truly, District Attorney Capers when seen by a Reporter, expressed himself freely concerning the investigation had before the civil service representative with Chairman Deas of the State Republican committee, as chief prosecutor and cross-examining attorney. Capt. Capera stated that he himself courted the fullest possible investigation and that the lengthy examination to which he allowed himself to be subjected was brought about at his own request, that he was only too glad to have the whole thing sifted to the bottom, the results of which go to reveal the Negro chairman in his true light. "I would hardly be guilty of accusing anyone of taking Deas seriously; that is, any one knows him, in fact it is more than remarkable to me that he should even regard himself in a serious light," said Capt. Capers. "His useless baying at nearly all of the Republican office holders in South Carolina including Major Jenkins and myself, is easy to explain when his present standing in the ranks of the party is taken into consideration. Without office in the Republican organization, or without influence among those who make it up in this State, and backed by what little prestige the chairman ship of the State committee affords, he is perfectly free to yelp and bowl to his heart's content and practice the most pernicious activity without fear. Even as a free American citizen he would enjoy the absolute right to prefer all the absurd and groundless charges he is making against Federal officials throughout the Commonwealth. He is assuming no risk or taking any chances whatever in having the civil service commission to make these investigations. Of course, no one here would desire to notice him." I can only explain his most recent outbreak here yesterday by the fact that some half dozen overtures he made to me for recommendations to different Federal offices were all totally ignored. The hearing yesterday lasted a good part of the day, and, at my request I testified at considerable length and was cross examined almost interminably by Deas, who was present the entire time. As I say, I was anxious that the investigation be as thorough as possible. The evidence was recorded by a stenographer and the commission will be able to judge itself of the absurdity of the accusations "All this comes out of my position as national committeeman of the Republican party in this State," said Capt. Capers, changing the subject; "a position involving endless and onerous responsibilities, and one that I would gladly give up tomorrow. Nothing would please me better than to throw off altogether all these annoying duties and devote myself solely to my law practice as district attorney. But I feel obligated to Senator Hanna and President Roosevelt to stick it out, and I certainly would not think of retreating now at the time when the heaviest fire has been directed in my direction. Of course, in States where the party has a strong national representation the national committeeman do not figure to any extent worth mentioning, but here in South Carolina the duties and responsibilities of this appointment are many and varied. THE COLLECTORSHIP. "Now in regard to this collectorship matter," said the district attorney, when asked by the reporter for a statement concerning the appointment of a successor to the late Col. Wallace, "Mr. Tolbert, as it stands now, is the organization candidate, having been agreed on by the subcommittee, appointed the other day by the State committee. This, however, does not necessarily mean that he will get the office. Should Mr. Tolbert fail to receive the appointment it would seem to me that Dr. Collins a life long Republican and a highly respected citizen of Charleston would stand an excellent show for the place. If it was decided to put a colored collector here, as was done at Savannah, Wilmington and Beaufort, I believe that Dr. Crum would serve the best interest of the people. He is certainly a representative citizen of his race and far above some of the mouthy brothers now seeking the plum. It is possible that some old line Gold Democrats may get the office, and in this case Major Mowry or Dr. Fortt both of whom have many influential friends, would be acceptable candidates. Everything at the present time is in a pure speculative state and it would be out of the question to attempt a forecast of the results. Topeka Plaindealer. ad Sen eee Patiiaded at Topeka, ‘Shawnee cousty, Kas. every Faiday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING OO. sre East Saver Sreer. ey WICK CHILES, - - — Bosornss Manacee 1. H. CHILDERS, * - - ‘Enron umaneipe aan pacar sures Owe year by matlssessssesssseeesraseer arenes BE-09 Bix months by mail..-ceesanreseeesseseseeners TSE Sot a ae eo Entered at the postofiice at Topeka at second dun ne lie pe FRIDAY, DEC. 12, 1902. EDITORIAL COMMENT The President and the Negro. attitude toward the “‘illy waites © inthe South is meeting with pop- ular favor among the fair-mind- ed whites of the North, can be seen daily in the columns of the leading papers of the country. The San Francisco (Cal.) Daily Chronical, one of the fairest and most liberal journals in that sec- tion in commenting on the mat- ter says" President Roosevelt has again deserved the commendation of the country by an exhibition of sturdy common sense and manly courage. Some citezens of South Carolina protested against the appointment of 2 candidate for Collector of the Port of Charleston on the grounds, first, that he was personally unfit, and second, that he was a Ne- gro. Inreplying to the protest the President informed the prot- estants that the specific charges in respect to the personal fitness of the candidate would receive the most careful attention, but that the matter of color would not be considered in the appoint- ment except in so far as it might accord with his desire to give colored citizens their due share in the administation of the Gov- ernment whenever competent men of that race could be found. « It is time that it were general- ly understood and conceded that citizens of African descent have as much right to be here and tc Participate in the Government a: other peopley That the grea majority of the colored peop « of the South are unfit for self government is unfortunately th fact. That their deficiencies ar in part due to racial inheri tance is probably true tha they are also in great part due t conturies of oppression by ow selves is certainly true. Whe ever, in the face of the obstacle of inheritance and environmen colored men succeed in makir themselves a useful force in soc ety far more credit is due | them than to whites who achier equal distinction. The Neg isthe social equal of all m whose attainments and hab are similar to his own. Social men must stand upon their inc vidual merits and not upon the ancestry. Any basis of soc standing except that of perso merit is absurd, and its rocog: tion among a people is evider degeneracy. The American t tion that a white man is ‘bette than a black man because ot | color 1s as silly as that ot! American aotion that social « ” tinction is given by one's fath ability as a money-getter, or | British notion that the son c lord is necessarily entitled to ference not given to one of eq ability and usefulness who is too utterly nonsensical for this age of the world. The colored population of the Southern States is doubtless a menace to our civilization, not because it is black, but because it is mostly ignorant and de- graded, Statesmanship as well as humanity requires that every thing possible be done to make colored men fit forthe duties of citizenship. And they must be made so fit, not by ruthlessly thrusting back into the mire those whose vigor enables them to struggle out of it, but by en- couraging all to endeavor by assuring them and giving evi- dence that personal fitness for the duties of citizenship shall certainly be followed by its re- wards. This the President in snbstance proclaim, and the world will honor him for it. ST. IOE MO. Mr. Oscar Ricketts made a bu- siness trip to Oklahoma last week The De Koven Music Club met with Mrs. Andrew Baker Friday night. The following were elect- ed as delegates to the Inter-State Mrs. W. A. Brown, Mrs. J. A. Smothers and lawyer Knox. The De Koven Music Club gave a musicale Thurfay eve at the residence of Mrs. W. D. Williams which was a highly en- joyable affair. The following contributed to the program: Mis: Tutt, Mesdames Baker, Brown, Green, Smothers; Messrs. Brown Dawson, Gasaway, Smothers, Knox, Stewart and Stella May. Miss Estella Clark returned to the city Thursday. Rev. Dixon. who has beer quite ill, is much improved. Mrs, Oscar Ricketts and moth er will spend Christmas in Oma: ha. The Jolly Boys Club entertain- ed with a dinner at the resident of Miss L. M. Montgomery Mon. day evening, complimentary tc the visiting ladies. TROY, KANS. M. L. Arnold is visiting at his home in Holton for a few days. Mrs. Alice Williams visited in St Joe last week. Rev. Davis spent Sunday in Elwood. Sam Holt of Wathena and J. D. Roberts of Atchison Sunday- ed in our city. One of the most "delightful events ever held in Troy was the banquet and ‘installation of officers of the Sewing Circle and literary society last Thursday evening at A. M. E. church. Appropriate presents were giver the presidents, Mrs. L. Holland and James Butler whose tenure ‘of office has given satisfaction to all. W. I. Brown, Mattie Hughes and Nellie Schumache wer elected delegates to Inter-Stat | Literary Society. | Mrs. A. Rucker of Argentin {is here visiting her husband. .| Ernest mack, of High Schoc ,jclass of ‘or, has gone to Wes ,|tera University, to take a buei | ness course. Ed Elliott of St Joseph is rf frequent visitor, "| N. Chiles visited us recently "| Chas. Schumache was in S 1 Joe Monday. I! Fred Park: of Holton spel -|Tuesday here. €{ Mrs. Schumache is sufferit -|from injuries asthe result of » |fall from the top of the stairs. KANSAS Ciry, MO, An unusually brilliant social affair occurred two weeks ago last Wednesday, when one of “tthe 400,"" Miss Jennie Dickin Macklin, was married to one of your Topeka boys, James M. Richardson, who is now employ- ed by the Palace Clothing Co., at 906 Main street, Kansas City, Mo. . Mise Macklin .was a schoo pag of our best ladies in Kansas City. It has been announced that Miss Bessie Flemming’ and Al- phonzo Taylor are to be married X-mas eve, at 1631 Washington street, the home of the brother of the bride. JUNCTION CITY. Mr John Robinson and Miss A. Maiz were married Wednesday afternoon, Rev Young, pastor of thea m £ church, performing the ceremony. J, E. Richardson and wife en- tertained on Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs Crews and Miss Lucy Holmes, of Clay Center. Retreshments were served, and an enjoyable time was spent in singing and piano solos. The guests of honor returned te Clay Center Wednesday after- noon, Dec. 3. Mrs. N. Dunlap entertained the Ladies’ Sewmg Circle of the Second Baptist church, Thurs- day, Dec. 4th. Mrs. R, L. Maddox has beer quite ill, but is very much im- proved. NASHVILLE, TENN. Meharry Medical college was organized as the Medical depart- ment of Central Tennessee col- lege, now Walden University, Nashville, Tennessee. It was opened in 1876, has had 783 stu- dents enrolled and 41o gradu- ates, and is under the care of the Freedman's Aid and South- ern Educateonal society of the M. E. Church. The college takes its name from five Meharry brothers who have contributed liberally to its support. The buildings and grounds are val- ued at $30,000. It has a graded course of four years, “of six months each, and is a member of the Association of Americen Medical colleges. The faculty consists of twenty members. The enrollment for the ensuing year is as follows: Medical Senior class 4] a Junior class 58 * Sophmore class 6: “ Freshman class 7 Dentel students 4 Pharmacy 3 Nurse training i Total enrollment 423 jone an editor, one a bishop, three are in the U.S. service, three are permanently disabled on account of sickness. ten are teachers, one a dentist, the oc- cupations of ten are unknown, while the remaining three hund- red and thirty-two are success- fully practicing their profession. Meharry Dental department was opened in 1886, and since that time forty-nine students have finished the required course '| and received the degree of D. D. ‘|S. Furthermore, the school is a member of the National Associa- Ition of Dental Faculties, and is perhaps the only one in the Uni- lited States 8which. requires four -|sessions of six months each to -|complete 2 course in dentistry. Its graduates have been welcom- ajed bythe white dentists of the South, who have kindly assisted them in their work. _| The Pharmaceutical depart- “|ment was opened in 1889, and since that time, forty-nine young it . men and nine women have fin- ished the prescribed course. The &|couse of study consists of three 4lyears of six monthseach. The graduates of this school eithe own or manage twenty-five drug stores in different parts of the al|Sonth. The present demanc {for qualified, educated Negrc of |druggists far exceeds the supply in| The relations which have ex ofisted between the white and col {. |ored physicians have been mos y-| commendable. The colored phy -,\sicians have been treated wit! fear and respect by th ol|medical profession, _. who? hay. ee Be nasee t O esa ere Ee ten ey oe A At AK | ; The | A j ; Plaindealer’s ; A y A y { Christmas < Number: } A | A } x y , A Thing of 4 Beauty jy f } x } 4 SEND YOUR ORDER Send Your Sons and Daughters to fiw Taeovocica, Derartuzxn—Preparing trained Ministers for the demands of the pew of today. Honan Departurnt—Preparing Studcats fur teaching in the public schools and giving higher training to those desiring the same. Sus Noemat Derartursr—Fitting Stadents for the Normal department aad giving an oppor- tanity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. Musroan Derantasst—Ofering trainingin that art for which our youth seem adapted by nature—Music. Inpvstaux Drrant xxr—Fitting our youth to compete with the tradesmen in the field of organized labor. Here mainly rests the future of the race. This isto be the education of this centory. Courses—Agricaltural, Mechanical Drawing, Carpentry and Cabinet Making. Printing, Job and Journeyman. Tailoring, Business Course, Stenography aud Typewritiog. Dressmaking and Plain Sewing. Preparations are being made for teaching Scientific Agriculture. The faculty is com- posed ofgrauates from the best schools in the country, Facotty—Rev. Wm. T. Vernon, B.S. D., A. M., Lincoln, President, Philosophy, Logic and E-onomies; Rev. Jno.8, Johneon. B. D., Ohiv State University, Hebrew, Greek and Theology; G. Archie Gregg, A. B. University of Kansas, Mathematics; Agustus €. Perdue, Tuskegee, Architectural, Mechanical Drawing and Carpentry; Joseph Nelson Garratt, Wilberforce, Business Course Steno- phy and Typseriig Harry & Onhin Peoting and Book-indiog; Mr. Florence M. Grom, fo ‘» Philadelphia, Oe, Literatare and Latin; Mrs. 8. L. Gross, Dresamaking, Plain Sewing; R. . G. Jackson, Kensas Univenity, Vocal and Instromental Music; Mrs. I. H. Moore, B. 8, Scienae, Matron Tu addition, able acd prominent lectarers on different subjects have been secured. Orronroxtry—Teachers have a common interest in all Stadents, even the poorest and hamblest. We only ask for merit and true worth here. Extravagance is discouraged, stadents straggling for an education need not feel ashamed of poverty, Come and try. Expaxsm—Board per month $5.50. Tuition per mouth $1. Room sent per month $1. _Inci- dental fee only for firat month $1. “Students received at any time, SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 15, '02. Remance—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, eit PYRE Reg tht ar ee a etre oe Rerset u YR REC eget So Spee TE re fee noes Ria Bats, Ber < Sas we eas ag Peo ates Be $s cay : es GT EN EES NEN erP at TORS Epo eres FES cyt OR ooo: pa ES: io] Sp Se: in serious cases and difficult ope- rations. There is less friction between the two races in the practice of medicine than im any other department of professional or industrial activity. Itis to be hoped that this kindly feeling will in the years to come prove to be a potent factor in estab- lishing a better understanding between the two races. ——$—____ In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Chawney Jennings, Plaintiff, va. Sam- | uel Jennings, Defendant. ‘The defendant will take notice that he bas been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action for divorce and that he must answer the petition filed by plaintiff In sald action on or be- fore the 26th day of January, 1903, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly. Soorrn Rezo, Plaindft Attorney. Attest: I. S, Cnrtia, Clerk District Court. [Sealy By Zora B. West, Deputy. en Lf. Boag ot ow . 2 Ee ST Bees? or: Aurel pom IO. the gee cue ei ee Ropes b = et Western Vniversity; Quindaro ae 2 “Pr the moral, intellectoal and industrial trainin, our youth.” Advantages: Christian Influe Thorough Iustrueture, Good Buildings, Fine Eq ments, Healthy Moral Tone, Fine Drainage, Good Surround DEPARTMENTS; WM. T. VERNON, OQuindaro, Kas. PUBLICATION NOTICE. In_the District Court of Shawnee county, Kansas, Winnie Harkis, plaintu:, vs, Henry Harkis, defendant. No. 22002. The defendant will take notice that he has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action for a divorce and that he must answer the petition Mled by plaintiff in sand action on or before the lith day of January, 1903, or sald petition will be taken as true end judgment rendered accordingly. JOSEPH REED, Attest: Plaintiff's Attorney. I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Coart. By Zora B. West, Deputy. JOSEPH REED, Kansas, by Mary J. Vieux and that unless he appears and answers the pe- before the 10th day of January, 1903, tition of plaintiff filed hereim on or Athur Vieux of parts unknown will the district court of Shawnes county, také notice that he has been susd fm Tagly. J. f WARD, Attorneys for Platatife. Attest: I, S Curtis, Clerk District PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS. a decree of divorce rendered asccord- the petition will be taken as trae and Court. By Zora B. West, Deputy. Graduate\Stenographrs For all kinds of Typewriting, Church, Club, Society and Lodge work a specialty. Try us. OFFICE 1785 KANYAS AVERUE *Phone 747, —_—_—— SEE US FOR... —_. In the District Court of Shawnee Conu- ty, State of Kansas Callie Clark, Plaintiff, va Edwin Clark, Defendant. To Edwin Clark, Defendant above named: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas, by the above named Plaintiff for a divorce, and that sald Plaintiff's petition is now on file in the office of the clerk of the afore- mentioned court and unless you appear and answer before the 14th day of November, 1902, sald petition will be taken as true and the divorce granted according to the prayer, CALLIN CLARK, By her Attorney, W. L Jamison. Attest: (Seal) I. & CURTIS, Clerk District Court. to C | if AND TO PRESCOTT PHOENIX AND MANY OTHER POINTSIN ARIZONA Tickets on sale daily during September and October. Through tourist sleepers and free chair cars every day. Personally conducted excursions three times a week. Liberal stop-uver privileges in California. See California’s citrus groves, oil wells, ranches, vineyards big trees, mines. _ California has pro- ductive lands, perfect climate, good markets. 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PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE also personally conducted Tourist Excursions Every ‘wednesday and rriday via COLORADO AND SCENIC ‘Eg, QUICKEST TIME TO EL 1 A80. BEST LINE TO OLD MEXICO. For fall information address E. W. Tuompsom, A. G. P. A, Topeka, Kas. Joux Sxsastiax, G. P. A.,Chicago Mrs. Martha Wallace, First-Class Restasraat. Pies, Cakes and Ice Cream. Pay os a visit, * 618 Vexmowr St. Lawnmecz,Kas _ 1M. KNIGHT, UNDSNTAKER AND EMBALMER.. wed. ER ME ee —e—— ee ge EP te Se s Te I STE * : . “a | 3ITY srerines|s| Bee RS Les, the crugrist, at 113 ‘Went Eighth st-vet. P. Tolbert of Excelsior Springs, is visiting in the city. MrgStephen Passer has recovered from nls recent illness, Have your prescriptions filled at & Lee's, 113 West Mighth street. ‘Miss Susie Pace will leave Sunday for Kansas City. Rev. J. R. Ramsom returned Tues- day to the city. ‘Wanted—A first class printer. Ap- ply at the Plaindealer office. ‘Mr. Geo. W. Wise of Kansas City spent Monday in the city. Mrs, Esther Keith vidited Inst week in Horton, Kans. Mrs. Matilda Stewart has returned trom Wichita where she bas been vis- iting. Arthur Jeltz 1s seriously il at bis ‘home, 728 Garfield Ave. Miss Bessie Hawkins, who has ‘been very ill, is rapidly recovering. YOU CAN CLAIM both the distine-' tion and novelty of trading at the only and oldest Negro jewelry store in Kansas City {f you buy something from J. A, WILSON, 1616 W. 9th St, | Mra. A. P. Smith entertained at din- ner last Sunday Mr, and Mrs. W. W. Fisher and Mr. N. Chiles. ‘Miss Hortense Holloway of Horton, Kans. 1s visiting grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Kelth. Mr, Richard Page of Eskridge, Kans. spent a few days in the city. Miss Ulivia McCampbell has re- tured from Kansas City. 7 Deputy County Attorney W. I. Jamison, was in Junction City last week defending Mrs. Salina Williams for assault with intent to kill. Mr, Compton bas moved bis res- taurant to his Elite boarding house, 1104 Charlotte street, Kansas City, Mo. Nicely furaished rooms all first-class up-to-date, The best peo- ple of the city eat at the Elite. When in the clyt give bim a call. Rev. J. E. Kuykendall, of Eskridge, Kans. was a visitor to the city this ‘week, paying due respects to Presid- ing Elder J. M. Rivers and Rev. Dr. Cc. W. Lane. Miss Beulah De Shattio entertained Thursday evening at ber home 12th and Lincoln streets, at 6 o'clock din- ner complimentary to Miss Sue Elea- nor Brasner. Miss Ethel Ransom, the daughter of Mrs. J. R. Ransom, who has been on the sick list for the Iast few days, has about recovered from her recent fliness. Our highly esteemed friend, Mr. Frank Wilson, bas purchased the en- tire business at the Turf Cafe, and has greatly improved the place by adding a coat of fresh paint, arc lights., etc. = Miss May C, Brown of Kansas City passed through the city Monday en route to Ogden, Utah. ‘Miss Eva Phillips will entertain the Golden Rod Club Friday afternoon complimentary to Miss Eleanor Bra- shers. Westey Herbert Jamison, who has been seriously ill with typhold fever, is improving. The Rt. Rev. Bishop C. T. Shaffer, D. D. M. D., of Kansas City, Kans. was In the clty last Sunday and preached the Jubliee sermon at St John's AM. E. Church Sunday morn- ing to a large and appreciative au fchee ° Luncheon, hot and cold, all times of night et the hot tamala man’s stand, corner of Sixth and Kansaz avenue—Clem Wilson. The wife of Burt Buckner, living at 918 West Eighth Street, is missing. ‘She disappeared mysteriously about a ‘week ago and her husband and rela. tives are somewhat alarmed as to her wheresbouts. The matter has been referred to the police but they have ‘deen unable to get any trace of her. “While it is thought possible the young ‘woman may have run away yet it {1 feared she may have been foully deal ‘with. Buckner has been married but @ short time and there is nothing tc make him think she left him. YOU CAN'T FIND a prettler se. lection of jewelry for Holiday pres. ents than you will see at J. A. WILSON’S, Kansas City’s pioneer Negro jew eler, 1616 W. 9th St. J. RI Lytle, agent of the North ‘Western Home Buying company, will Place you in possession of a $1,000 flome for only six and two-thirds ‘cents per day, without interest, and without rent. Will pay off you T™ortgage. Safer than a bond. For farther information call on, or write to, J. R, Lytle, 927 Kansas avenue Topeka, Kan. . The little moving van down on the corner of Sixth and Kansas is where you find the hot tamala man—Clem ‘Wilson. At a recent meeting of the Moth- ers’ Ald Soclety No. 2 the following of- ficers were elected: Mrs. 8. J. Mc- Millen, President; Mrs. D. Woodard, Vice President; Mra, F. Fields, Secre- tary; Mrs. M. Woodardassec, Secre- tary; Mrs, R. Finley, Treasurer. Soliciting committee for the Iinstt- tution: Mrs. 8, J. McMillen, Mrs. R. Finoley, Mrs, A. Jarrett. We truly hope the generous public will show their liberality to the above named institution. ‘Mas. S. Wane, President, Ft. Scott No. 1, Kansas, Notice. ‘The Interstate Literary Association will bold its annual seasion at Leav- enworth on Friday and Saturday, De- cember 26 and 27, 1902. All societies that have not done so already will send the name of {ts representative on program and the subject, to T. W. Bell, Esq., Leavenworth, Kansas, be- fore December 16, 1902. By order of Executive Committee. T. W. Bett, Chairman. PLAINDEALER IF YOU WANT to buy a watch for a man or woman, boy or girl, you will be satisfied if you trade with J. A. WILSON, Kansas City’ ploneer Negro Jew- eler. 1616 W. 9th St, Sunday, Dec. 14th, 1902. St. John A. M. E. Church. At 11 o'clock quarterly meeting ser- vices will be held. Sermon by Pre siding Elder Rev. J. W. Braxton. ‘At 3 o'clock, “Thanksgiving ser ‘ices for the success of the Jubilee, will be held. Special remarks by Dr. A. 0. Taylor, Dr. W. B. Jackson Judge W. I. Jamison, Prof. Sol G Watkins, Rev. G. W. Guy, Prof. F Roundtree, Mrs. Dr. Nelson, Hon. J M. Wright, and others. At 630, Young People’s Soclets | will render special rhetoricals, At 7.30 sermon by Rev. J. W. Brax ton, Let every one give 50 cents Sum day as a “thank offering” for th blessings of the Jubilee. Jubilee Fi nancial report will be read prepara tory for publication in pamphlet forn of the donations of every one. An Old Negro Drowned. ‘William Kimball, a negro 70 years of age, fell from the south end of the Rock Island bridge yesterday morning in trying to avoid the Chickasha ex: press and was drowned ferore he could be rescued. The river was 60 full of ice that all attempts at rescu: ing his body were futile, When last seen the body was floating down the stream. The engineer saw the old man on the bridge and the train was stopped before ft struck him, but he was sc frightened he lost his footing. He fell into shallow water and started tc deeper water and went under. Wher he came to the surface the train crew extended the engine poker to him, which he grasped, He was so chilled however, he was unable to retain his hold and went under once more auc was lost from sight. Kimball bad a family, but none o: his relatives live in Topeka. He hat been in Topeka for twenty years. He made his living by doing odd job about town. ‘Young Negress Becomes Mother on Street and Abandcns Child. About 4 o'clock yesterday evening there was a hurried call for the pa- trol wagon at police headquarters for Tenth and Madison streets. The po- lice had little Idea of what their er- rand was, but the little load the big policemen brought back with them, hela wrapped in a bundle of coats, was the strangest that the patrol wa. gon had carried in some time. On the pavement a baby had been born, and almost before the attention of any one had been called ~. the matter, the young mother had walked away, leaving the newly born child to Its fate, The mother is a girl, May Stammers, the 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Stammers, who live creek, at the end of Thirteenth street. After the child was born the young mother abandoned it and walked te her home, @ mile away. The Stammers family is in hard cir cumstances, and City Physician Jud¢ was notified and went to see if any thing could be done for the girl. She was in a precarious condition, but I is sald that with proper care she wil recover. Mrs. Thorpe, police matron took charge of the little baby, and or dered it to be taken to the Orphans Home at Third and Fillmore streets The child is a boy, and will live iz spite of adverse circumstances. ‘The girl's family knew of her un fortunate condiiton, but she had beet allowed to visit friends near Secont and Madison streets. The family 1 unable to care for the girl properly and the matter has been referred t Commissioner Hale and County Phys! clan Bowen. The baby will be take: care of at the Orphans’ home. Th girl has not been placed under arrest but the charge of abandonment maj be placed against her later. Tinnie Stammers, a sister of th | Young mother, was arrested last nigh by Special Officer Rucker for stealin | coal from a car on the Missouri Pact |ic tracks, She said that the reaso '|she attempted to steal the coal wa that her alster was sick and needs [to be kept in a warm room. She sald that there was no coal at home, and that her parents had no means of se- curing any. Queen Was Crowned. | ‘The coronation services held under the auspices of the First A. M. E church at the Auditorium last night attracted about eight hundred people. It was one of the several jubilee ser- vices held the past week to assist in lifting the debt of $6,000 which hangs over the congregation. Of this sum about $2,000 has already been raised. ‘The feature of Monday evening's service was a coronation parade in which representatives of different na- tions took part in costume. There must bave been at least sixty persons in this procession, tncluding acolytes, train bearers and flower gitls, and each person well and appropriately looked and dressed the part represent: ea, George Washington Jackson's band and an orchestra furnished the music and there were vocal and in strumental solos and a number of ad dresses. Mrs. James Page was crowned queen, and John Wright who seemed to be the Archbishop of Canterbury of the ceremony, attende¢ to the anointing and other technica details. The most impressive thing abou’ the jubilee, however, was not 50 muct the coronation itself, nor yet the vo cal and Instrumental program carrie out, The coronation was a takin, feature carried out correctly as to de tall and with taste, ‘The program wa Jereditable. But the thing about it al was an audience of several hundre Jeolored people, every face of whic }was Intelligent and every individus | Gf"which was well dressed. The w '| men were tastefully gowned withou ] exception. | IF YOUR WATCH does not keep good time or stops when it should aot, J. A. WILSON, Kansas City’s ploneer Negro jeweler, fs a specialist in putting watches In good order, 1616 W. Sth St. “Shiloh Jottings.” ‘The Imperial Choir, W. T. Me Knight, president. The members and friends of Shiloh vhurch gathered at the St. John A. M. E. Shurch to as sist In the rally. Rev. W. E. Helmn, pastor of Shiloh, preached an excel lent sermon. Subject, "The Conquest of Christianity.” ‘The Grand Domestic Fair, Fancy Bazaar, and Art Extravaganza will be held at Shiloh church during the holf days. Let everybody during the hol days enjoy themselves at Shiloh. Come bring your presents. Hang them on the tree. The agents of the church will call on all with their tickets. Everybody) should have one of them. In the near future the Imperial Choir and friends will give the Queer Eater cantata. Look for the date. During the Fair and Extravaganzs we will present each night a prograr composed of the very best talent ir the city, and Topeka has some of the very finest talent in the West. ‘We continve to invite all friends and others to our services, We mak them as spiritual and educational al we can and we pray that all go awa) helped. Owing to the illness of his son Judge W.1, Jamison was unable to fill his place as archbishop in the coronation ceremonies. The com- munity hepes for a speedy recovery from the indisposition. The 8. Q. and J. girls met at the residence of Miss Beulah De Shattio They will entertain Friday Dec. 12 for Miss Eleanor Brashears- at the home of Maud Richardson 816 Clay Street, Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson an- Rounce the marriage of their daughter, Susie May, to Charles C. Carney, Dec. 24 1902, ‘The crowning of the Queen at the Auditorum last Monday evening was the grandest affair ever held in Topeka. The colored people have crowned themselves with glory. It would have paid to traveled miles to witness this grand ceremony. Over two hundred representatives of forcign nations witnessed the cor- onatien. Ministers, counsellors dip- lomats and a host of dignitaries in their gorgeous costumes of radiant splendor added much to the beauty of the coronation chamber. | For fall particulars see the Christ iss addition of The Plaindealer. Miss Alice Gough died Wednesday evening at the home of her parents, 422 E. Ist Street, after a long and lingering illness. Miss Gough was a Christian young woman and a de- voted church worker. The family have the sympahy ef a large circle of friends and aequaintances in theiz sad bereavement. . ee OL UG LAWRENCE. KAS. Mr. Roy Williams spent a few days in Lincoln, Nebraska, this week, Dr Harvey spent a few days in Kansas City this week, in the interest of Eastern Star Lodge. James Anderson and wife en- tertained a few friends, uonday ove. Fred Richardson will be in town the 15th, with Mahara’s Minstrels. Heis an old Law- tence boy and his. many friends will be glad to shake his band. St, Luke a. wu. g. church held their first grand rally of this con- ference year last Sunday and under the leadership of Rev. Terril, raised $137.63. The members worked hard and are thankful to all the friends who assisted them. The sacred concert given by Prof Jackson, last Sunday eve, ‘was quite a success and shows much musical ability on the part of the choir. The program wa: excellent and well rendered. | The Chapter ladies will hol hold an “Old Maid’s Conven- |tion,” the 15th of this month |Evervbody come out and exjoy Jits session. || Rev, Jackson lectured to : |large audience last night, o1 '| Phantasmagoriabiblicaldiarama It was very interesting. To night he wili lecture in the a ™ | ‘| church. | Miss Emma Smith returned t ( her home in Kansas City, yester lay. Thomas Grear and wife re 4 turned last week to their hom in Kansas city, after a visit c two weeks with relatives an ‘|friends. ;| Rev D. E. Overr and Mi: Emma Smith took dinner wit Aaron Peak and wife, Sunday. .| Mrs. Amanda Ray is slow! i|recovering. ‘| Miss Jennie Peyton is conv: -ilescent. JOPLIN, MO. Mesdames Harrel and Ewin; left last Tuesday night for Phoe. nix, Ariz. Miss Lottie McKall spent las: week in Galena, with friends. Elder Smith held quarter]; meeting at the ME church, ot ‘Sunday last. Mrs. Lulu Pierson was on the sick list last week. Epworth League every Sunday evening, at 6:30, at the A. M: E church. The Literary society had < joint debate between Joplin anc Carthage, last Friday night. A very large crowd attended fron here. The question was, ‘Re solved, that the Sword has don more for the Freedom of thi Negro Race than the Pen,’’ Th, judges’ decision was rendered it in favor of the affirmative, th Joplin side, of the question. Be sides the debate a lengthy pro gramme was renderered by th members of the Literary. Mesdames Josie Arnold an Lizzie Smith have the only firs class restaurant in the city, A union cobéert will be give by the A M E and M E churche next week. NEWTON, KANS. Miss Carrie Van of Hutchin- son, {is visiting friends in the city. J Harry James passed through the city, én route to El Paso, Texas, Saturday, where he has : position awaiting him. Charles Dell, of Peabody, vis- sted in the city, Saturday even- ing. Come again, for yon are always welcome at the Sunflow- er restaurant. Howard Washam, of Wichita called at the Sunflower between trains one day this week. He was on hfs way to Topeka. where he was called on account of the illness of his father. Peter Gray, who has been very sick, is improving. Mrs. J. D. Rickman entertain: ed Wednesday evening, in hono: of John Hardin, of K. C., mo 'Those'present were: Chas. Mille © Rte ees ree 6 Pratt T Thomas Haley and Mrs Emma Smith arrived from Kansas city, last night, to the bedside of their mother, urs Amanda Ray, whois seriously ill. James Stevenson and Clarence Kemp, of coffeyville, were here to spend Thanksgiving. Daisy and Ida Peak took din- ner with their parents in the country, Thanksgiving. Caroline Wilson is on the sick list. PIPL ‘When in Topeka Stop at these # . First-class in all its Appointments. Centrally Located. " W6 East Seventh Street Wilson's Turf Cat First-classia all its appomtments. We Serve everything in the Lunch Line, Head- quarters for Theatrical People. Call =a.us. | si“: 14 EAST SEVENTH STREET Try a Bottle ot = - Kohl's Cough Mixture For Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness Sore Throat, Ete. _ Price 25 Cents per Bottlej ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, #2 In the matter of the estate of Andrew Gaines late of Shawnee county, | Kansas. | Notice is hereby givan, that on the sth day of October, A. D., 1903, the undersigned was, by the probate court of Shawnee county, Kansas, duly ap- pointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Andrew Gaines de- cessed, late of Shawnee county. All parties interested in said estate will take notice, and govern themselves accordingly. | W. L JAMISON, Administrator. u— FUBLCATION NOTICK In the court of Topeka, In and for the ‘ity of Topeka, Shawnee county, Kansas, Eliza Giikfe, plaintif?, vs. William Nixon, defendant. ‘The said defendant, William Nixon, is hereby notified and required to take notice that he has been sued by Elisa Gllkie for $10.00 and costs before A. J. McCabe, judge of the above said court. That said suit was filed on the 16th day of September, 1903, and that gar nishment process was issved therein on said date against The Chicago, Rock Istand and Pacific Railway Co. holding money and credits belonging to him and that he must answer sald claim of plaintiff, Elisa Gilkie, on or before November 23, 1902, at 8 o'clock a m, or judgment will be rendered against him and sald monies agd credits to satisty the same, & M THOMAS, Attorney for Plaintiff. ‘Attest: HL L. Good, Clerk Court of = "mae oS” OS AI ee and wife, Miss Carrie Van, of Houtchinson, Clarence Lee and C. J. Rickman. Whist was the favorite game of the evening. Miss Lucy Mayfield of Marion, is visiting relatives in the city. The N. U. G. society met at the home of Mr. Gross. Jacob Perkins, of Annelly, vis- ited at the Star Dairy, Sunday afternoon. Walter Patterson met with a painfol accident while handling 2 truck load of baggage. In some way he let a trunk fall on his hand, mashing it badly. : WICHITA, KANSAS. Mrs W. E. Whitted, who has been on the sick list for several days is somewhat improved. Pref W. M. Fullbright, of Ok- lahoma, is visiting in the city. Mrs F. W. Phelps has left for Kansas City, Mo.. where she will reside tor the future. The a. u. 8. church held a successiul Thanksgiving rally, raising $114.20. . Miss Addie Morris, of Antho- ny, has been spending several days in the city, visiting friends. The ladies of the GL Aclub will meet at the residence of Mr: Thos. Cox, Tuesday afternoon. The members of the New Hope Baptist church have com: pleted arrangements for erectior of a $4,007 church edifice on th Jcorner of Washingon and -Cen |tral ave. : | Mrs N. Howard has been quit ill for several days. Ed. Landrum has been ap: '| pointed to a position on the fir : department. EMPORIA. | Rev. Creene, formerly of Man- nattan, has been assigned io the AMeEchorch here and Rev W. H. Jones will take charge of the Manhattan church. Rev, Thomas of Salina, occu- pied the pulpit at the St James Baptist church, Tvesday evening of this week. Misses Hallie Ford, Percy, Jennie and Anna Stafford Sun- dayed with the Misses Tipton, about twelve miles southwest of town-and report a very pleasant time. A crowd of young people very pleasantly enjoyed the evering after Sunday School until time for church around the fireside of the Misses Armsteads, on East South Avenue. John Stovall, of Neosho Falls, is here visiting his brother and friends. C. E- Terrey has been elected delegate to the Interstate literary society, which meets in Leaven- worth during the Holidays, to represent the Paul Lawrence Dunbar literary society, of Em- poria. Mr Terry is also a mem: ber of the Invincible Athletic club. We know that the Dunbar society will be well represented. Daring their last meeting the Invincible Athletics decided to change their name in next Mon- day evening’s meeting. STARTLING FACTS. ‘We want to put 100 colored fami- lies living in the city of Topeka who are now paying from $5.00 to $10.00 per month howe rent. Stop! Don't throw your hard earnings any longer in the river. We pot you in posses- sion of a $1000 bome for only 6% cente per day. Withoat interest, without rent. This company will buy youshomeof your own selection and allow you to pay for the same at the small cost of $5.40 amontb, $2.50 membership fee and $2.00 monthly until your centract matores aod in a few months, you will absolutely oo- capy your own home. Will pay of your moytage. For farther partica- lars, call or address BO, Hinuuarp 429 Kansas Ave., N. Topeka® Poy S por Shawnes Coaaty E. O. DeMoss, Res. Tel. 776. Office Teleghone 192. L. M. Penwett, Res. Tel. 775. DeMoss & Penwell, Talika aul Ore limuel Inhlom Topeka, | QUINCY STREET, ua Kansas, PAOLA, ‘Theodore Harris, aged 21,5 died at the residenceof his step- father, Levi Cooper, in the south part of town, after a lingering illness with consumption. He wasan industrious young maz and was well liked by all who knew him. Heleaves a mother and a stepfather. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Prince Williams, were held in the A M. E. church, Wednesday afternoon, and the remains were buried in the Paola cemetery. hw &. JACKSON, ML | Parstoran asp, Sorazow | Ofice 406 Kamas Ave. ssczraons verry — eee eee Tote A.M ones nouns] HESE J- Wi. [AHISON, H. D. Pursician AND SURGEON eo Office, ws Euer Senase, Residence, O85 Mapmom Sree. 4 ZCS0TTS mace ro com TROUSERS LAWRIE, | The Colored Tailor. Ladies and Gentlemen's Clothes Cleaned Dyed and Repaired’ 224 8. 8TH cor. cHantes. ST. JOSEPH: Mrs. ¥.%.Emety, Prep. ¥.E. 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No. 25, Edward Henderson, 1917 North Third st., Kansas City, Kas. No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S. 24th street, Omaha, Nab. No. 60, W. Ostein, 1214 Lane st. Topeka. No. 10, Frank Smith, Third avenue, Leavenworth. No. 13, A. H. Morton, 13c8 Washington avenue, Parsons. MissM. L. Stark, 801 North 2nd st., Atchison. Hattie Jackson, 125 East Ryley street, Atchison. Martha Taylor, 329 East Center street, Salina. Bettie Hamilton, 111 Lafayette avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Della Dorsey, 716 South Fifteenth street, Parsons. Charlotte Dalton, 331 Freeman avenue, Kansas City, Kas. Rosa Buffington, Box 146, Lenepah, I. T. 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. 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Mrs. Emma Gaines, Agent, 1170 Filmore THE PLAINDEALER THE PL PLAIN THE PLAINDEALER for this year has begun a series of features. Wants.... You to be good, You to live a good Christian, You to quit wagging a gossip's tongue, You to stand by your friends. You to "turn down" your enemies, You to be industrious, You to work hard, You to save your money. and, finally, "subscribers" to this paper unless they send a money order with each name. We don't want mouth subscribers that talk a paper to death. MUSICAL STUDIO Miss Hicks is teaching music and singing at her studio, 422 E.4th st. Terms reasonable. Will teach at the homes if desired. It will pay you to see her before making terms. Shampooing and Face Massage. Mrs. Hattie E. Van Vleck. Hair Dresser and Manufacturer..... Hair to match all Complexions. SWITCHES AND HAIR JEWELY. 290 East Fifth Street, TOPEKA, KANSAS Patronize the Kansas: City, Ks., 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. 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. OFFER HOURS: to 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Calls answered day and night. When in St. Joseph Visit WALKER'S RBSTAURANT. Ice Cream. Open Day and Night: H. H. WALKER, PROP. W. CDR. 5TH AND G HARLES STG., ST. JOSEPH, MO. BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER A Wonderful Face Bleach AND HAIR STRAIGHTENER. both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-Like complexion if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulatto person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours a shade or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or pumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER. =