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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. U. S. MINISTER CROSSLAND VOLUME IV. Has Been Fired The Shooting of Faulkner Only One of Many Things Secretary Spurgeon Was in Fear of His Life Crossland's Friend Ellis Lands a Place. Spurgeon Was in Fear of His Life Crossland's Friend Ellis Lands a Place. WASHINGTON D. C., Dec. 18.—The first move of the state department in the trouble that prevails in the Amertcan legation at Monrovia, Liberia, and which brought about the shooting of Thomas J. R. Faulkner by Dr. J. R. A. Crossland, the United States minister there, has been the selection of George W. Ellis, of Kansas, to succeed James Robert Tpurgeon, of Kentucby, as secretary of the legation. Ellis' nomination was sent to the senate by President Roosevelt two weeks ago. It has not been confirmed. He is in Monrovia and is a party to the difficulties in which the minister has become involved. Further investigation of the troubles between Minister Crossland and Faulkner developed the existence of sensational condition of things in the American legation. From all accounts in the possession of the state department, the legation roof sheltered a number of warring factions and for all the department knows, they may be there yet. All those concerned are Afro-Americans. Dr. Crossland said in his report of the shooting of Faulkner that the latter tried to cut him with a razor. Faulkner charged the minister with attempting to assassinate him. Secretary Spurgeon, in his account of the matter, remarked incidentally that he was in fear of the minister and kept a loaded revolver on his desk in the legation office. The minister, he said, also kept a revolver in his own desk. He expressed the opinion that Dr. Crossland is mentally unbalanced. Is is evident that the trouble began through an arrangement concerning the renting of the legation building at Monrovia, When Minister Crossland got there, about nine or ten months ago, he rented rooms in a residence building, of which Faulkner was the lessee. Faulkner lived there with his bride. After a while the owner of the building agreed to the transfer of the building lease to the minister, and the sublet part of it to the Faulkners, who continued to live there. In the official report of the sloting, Minister Crossland said that the transfer of the lease angered Faulkner, who became his enemy. The shooting, he continued, was done in self-defense. Faulkner, according to the minister's account "did attack him with a deadly weapon, to wit, a razor and did cut him and cut at him." Then the minister shot Faulkner, who did not die. In one of the letters received at the state department from Monrovia, it is charged that the shooting was the outcome of too close attentions paid by the minister to Mrs. Faulkner. While the minister and Faulkner were living under the same roof and carrying around razors and pistols with deadly intensity on each other, Secretary Spurgeon was having trouble with them. Crossland took Ellis to Monrovia with the intention of having him appointed secretary of legation. Naturally Spurgeon did not like this as Ellis' appointment meant that he would lose his place. But the appointment was vested in the president of the United States, and Mr. Roosevelt and Secretary Hay said no occasion for ousting Spurgeon. While they were obliged to conduct business together, Crossland and Spurgeon were personal enemies and neither made any boxes of telling the other that he did not lilie him. Spurgeon, in a letter of complaint to the state department of the treatment at the hands of the minister, told of an interesting incident. He said that one day Minister Crossland sent for him, and on going to the ministers office he found with Crossland a man who was an enemy of Spurgeon's. They were sitting at the minister's desk and between them were two cocked revolvers. Spurgeon left the room in a hurry. After that he kept a revolver on his own desk. He said in the letter that when ever the minister passed through his (Spurgeon's) office he always wanted to know why his secretary "had that thing on his desk." Ellis seems to have had a grievance. He got short of funds at Monrovia while waiting to be appointed to Spurgeon's place, and wrote some letters to the state department in which he said Minister Crossland had induced him to go to Laberia on the promise of having him appointed secretary of legation. After the reports of the shooting reached the department and it was evident that Crossland and Spurgeon could not get along together, it was determined to appoint Ellis in Spurgeon's place. Still another member of the legation household has been writing to the department. He is a Negro boys who holds the place of 'runner,' which probably means messenger in the legation. He wrote to secretary Hay, charging that Minister Crossland had spanked him. The state department officials have determined not to take any action in the case until a full report of the shooting affray has been received from Minister Crossland. Secretary Hay has telegraphed him to send a "truthful" account and it is now expected that this will come by mail. So far as the state department knows no legal measures have been instituted against Crossland. The Liberian government has not complained of his conduct. Washington, Dec. 19.—The state department has notified Dr. J. R. Crossland, of St Joseph, Mo. minister to Liberia, that his services would be dispensed with at once. The action of the department is the result of an investigation of a recent shooting affray in the legation at Monrovia in which Dr. Crossland was implicated as a principal. This affair which nearly resulted in a tragedy, was a culmination of a quarrel that has been in progress ever since Dr. Crossland reached his post. Officials at the state department feel that they have been exceedingly patient with Dr. Crossland during his brief connection with the diplomatic body of the nation. He was very slow in going to his post, spending several months in Missouri after his appointment. When he did get ready to start he appeared practically in the role of an attorney for the government of Liberia and asked that he be transported in a gun boat which he claimed this government owed to the Liberian government. He was advised to attend the United State' affairs and let Liberia make her claims without any of his suggestions. Then the minister went to Liberia and took with him G. W. Ellis of Lawrence, Kansas, under the promise that he would be appointed secretary of the legation. Mr. Ellis landed in Liberia to find the position occupied and trouble started at once. Ellis was finally nominated for the place just a few days before the shooting affair. LINCOLN DAY CLUB. The Lincoln Day Club will on a larger scale than ever commemorate the name of the great emancipator, on his birthday Feb. 12, 1903, by giving exercises open to the public, in the great Auditorium in this city. Some splendid oratory may be expected on the occasion. Among the out-of-state orators who have been invited, and who will undoubtedly attend, are the Hon. Nelson Crews, of Kansas City, and Dr. M. O. Ricketts, of St. Joe., Missouri, who with home timber will be worth traveling miles to hear. The programme and arrangements for the banquet will be made public as soon as possible. Secretary J. B. Bass is now arranging the details fortha great event.. TOPEKA, KANSAS. FRIDAY MORNING, DEC. 26 1902. in Kansas City, Kas., surrounded by friends and his faithful wife. Only in our last issue THE PLAINDNALER, gave a sketch of this beloved and useful citizen, and we hoped almost against fate for his ultimate recovery, but in the all-wise wisdom of the Supreme Being, He has seen fit to call Rev. Grant to a higher reward. The sympathy of the entire people of the West go out to his bereaved helpmate in her sad bereavement. CHRISTMAS GREETING Come in! Come from Den and come from Far Come from All the Minds that the Come from Tone and Realize of Snow Wherein Winds of Surprise blow Come from Calient Palestine Vine Clam Alga and Abennine Farked shore and Placid Shrine Come from Asia's General Sleep Arctic Sand and Jungle Sleep Come from Western Prairies Sleep Come from Island of the Sea Says the Christ Child unto me Every Child is burden free Come in! C. in Kansas City, Kas., surround THE PLAINDNALER, gave a sket against fate for his ultimate re has seen fit to call Rev. Grant the West go out to his bereave Young Men—Why Sleep? When there is a call for men to serve in the army of our Union, when great improvements and preparations for a world's fair are at hand, or when any portion of our National domain is opened to settlement, there are men in abundance. Because it is not heralded with a trumpet, or shouted from every steeple, it is none the less true that there is now, to-day, as great a field and as golden opportunity for energetic young men through the medium of stenography as one should ask. Young man, you need not go far, nor search long, to find the El dorado of your ambition. Let down your bucket where you now are. Qualify yourself as a stenographer, not a mediocre, but an up-to-date rustler. Come in Come from Come from Come from Wherein wint Come from Vine tim Taken on Come from Arreys·Say Come from Come from Says the·C Every·Chi When you are able to do, to take charge of, and successfully manage, is the all-important thing. Tobe able to demonstrate your recommended ability is what rates your worth to your employer. Your surroundings wield a greater influence upon your subsequent career than you have imagined. Coming in contact with men of mind not only broadens one's life, but elevates it as well. Your best efforts are put forth to be in harmony with the conditions by which you are surrounded. Having read the leading papers and magazines pertaining to education, science, art and finance, one is forcibly impressed with the fact of the need of more competent male stenographers. There is a growing demand for young men, who may advance from private secretary to business manager. Why do some of our young men, possessed of good physique and ordinary mental ability, dawdle away their best hours without any seeming effort to excel? I believe it for want of a determination upon a fixed course. Too few of our young men hitch their wagon to any star of real worth or attainment. Truly great men are made by their own hard work. There is no other road to real success. When you are capable of doing something well you will be discovered you think PASSED TO A HIGHER LIFE Rev. W. L. Grant, the Noted Divine and Race Leader Is No More. DEATH has again visited the land and with a relentless and unfaltering hand has plucked one of our fairest flowers. Last Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. L. Grant, able divine, brilliant orator and staunch defender of the race, quietly passed away at his home it, and be solicited to assist others. The fact that not a few, though competent have but little reliance for assuming responsibility, keeps many a young man a post of mental labor who might otherwise occupy a position and grow into the intricate business of the concern, if he were not afraid to tackle something and expect hard tasks to he allotted. The man who would become the head of a business, either for himself or for someone else, must not stand or wait, but he must be continually at his post of duty, and while thus employed promotion will come, in this age of active competition men do not rise by a single bound to station, rank or fame. He who would be a leading light in education, politics or finance must strive long and endure GREETING and come from For Austria. I pray that the sorrowful Reasons of Snow appear of Surprise. Allow Golden Palestine Alice and Abennine Shore and Pleasant Shrine in Asia's General Secre- tion and Jungle deep, Western Prairie in Island of the S Christ Child. I will be bidden me in! Principal Brown, of the Long Island City Business College, at Brooklyn, N. Y., well known as one of the largest in the East, as asked last month how the average time was required to fit the average young man or young man, business life, very sensibly told: "Commercial stenography and typewriting, six to nine months, three to four and a half hours a day; bookkeeping, from eight to twelve months; the higher branches—auditing, accounting, etc.—take longer." This would be the reply of almost any business college principal of good standing in the country. So, then, it requires only "six to nine months, three to four and a half hours a day," for the average young man to fit himself to acceptably fill a position as stenographer and typewriter! Think of this! Then read other articles, entitled, "Scarcity on Men Stenographers," telling plainly how half of the raffroads in the East are actually searching for, and offering good salaries to, but cannot find; enough young men stenographers; and another one entitled, "U. B. Government in Need of Good Male Stenographers!" Then wonder with us why thousands of our idle young men, who are already possessed of a good common school education, do not at once quail ify themselves as stenograghers, and hasten to fill these positions, which pay from $75 to $125 a month, and many of which the particular uright energetic and capable young man would in a few years develop into a position of trust that would pay double the largest salary named above! The Washington Star of October 15th, says, "A dearth of good male stenographers-prevails in the departments of the U. S. governmental service. According to different bureau chiefs, the need for capable clerks who can take dictation and write accurately on the typewriter is the most urgent and portentious demand now felt in the service, but such clerks are not to be had SUECER SEA UNKO·ME OEN·AXCE ME·IN! It is stated at the office of the Civil Service Commission that this condition exists generally throughout the departments. The demand for men stenographers is insistent, and the commission is now entirely unable to get them. Mr. John H. Howley, chief clerk to the first assistant postmaster-general, says. It has always been difficult to obtain good stenographers for the postoffice department, but I never knew them to be go much in demand as they are now. We can't get any as all from the civil service commission without several weeks' delay. Men stand the physical strain or hammering a machine better than women. They are not, as a rule, so frequently ill and away from the office. When an official needs his stenographer he wants him right away." This kind of employment is a great field for the many, many colored young men who finish the common and high schools every year, and fritter away their time to advantage to their permanent welfare. The Plain-dealer advises our young men who are qualified by reason of education to enter into these fields which are but stepping-ones to high salary and honorable positions in life. NEGRO ADVANCEMENT ing to Better Themselves. What can we do for the negro? is a question often heard, and an answer attempted, in all sincerity, on the part of a great majority of all citizens. The question is seldom asked, what the negro is going to do for himself? and an answer sought for among the negroes themselves. To understand thoroughly just what a people are doing in the way of self-improvement, it is necessary to carefully investigate into the work they are doing in the community in which they live. To understand the amount of improvement that the negroes of Topeka have made within the past few years, it is necessary to know, in a measure, what they have actually accomplished. With this desire in view, the superintendent of the industrial institute—the trade school for the colored boys and girls of Topeka, Kansas and the West in general, called together the colored citizens of this city for the purpose of inquiring into what they are doing in the way of actual work, and how they could improve their condition. The first of these meetings was held Friday, February 7, 1902, and was a mass meeting of the colored women of Topeka, for the purpose of considering, "The Criminality of the Negro Youth, and How We Can Lessen It." The result of the deliberations indicated a profound interest in the development of the negro youth, and the adoption of a series of resolutions of which this is an excerpt: "We believe that the criminal tendencies are due to two leading causes, viz: idleness and parental neglect," and followed the adoption of a resolution with the pledge on their part "To put forth every effort to the end that better conditions shall be brought about among the youth of our city." This pledge on the port of the negro women of Topeka has found a faithful and responsive echo in the heart of every colored woman. How to bring about the desired result has been and is a fruitful topic of conversation and discussion on all occasions. The next step in the work of the industrial school was the holding of a colored men's mass meeting. This meeting had for its subject, "The Relation of the Negro to the Progress of Topeka, and How He May Improve it." The introduction of this subject among the colored men was something new, and brought out a variety of ideas. Never before had a mass meeting of colored men undertaken to find out their actual position in the community and recommend what they could do to better this and at the same time contribute to the uplifting of the city. As a result of the meeting a special committee was appointed for the purpose of inquiring into the condition of our colored citizens and to present such special recommendations as in their judgment would tend to the improvement of the community in which they live. The work of this committee was carefully done. Its recommendations include first home improvement; second, moral and intellectual improvement; third, commercial development. It was discovered on investigation that in proportion to their numbers and their opportunities for earning money, the negroes of Topeka owned more residence property than the negroes in any city in the North or West. It is gratifying to note in the report of the committee that a large number of young men employed in the railroad offices, in the stores and in various occupations afforded by this city are buying homes for themselves. The conditions of these homes showed marked improvement over previous years. In the work of assisting in the improvement and development of Topeka, the general opinion of this mass meeting was to urge upon colored people the importance of repairing broken fences, sidewalks, gates, windows and all outbuildings; the planting of flowers, the sowing of grass and all those things that tend to make home beautiful. The importance of home improvement as a stepping stone to the moral and intellectual uplifting of our people was clearly set out and discussed. In order that the negro might contribute to the improvement of our educational life, the meeting urged upon all families the importance of sending their children to the schools and the Sabbath schools. The great barrier the committee found in the way of the negro contributing to the financial improvement of the city was their inability to secure remunerative employment. Many av NUMBER 52. An Able Writer Discusses What We are Doing Along This Line in Topeka He Sizes Things up Properly and Presents a Logical and Forcible View of the Situation. enues of business commensurate with their intelligence are closed against them. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the mass meeting is seen in the report of the negro business ventures in this city. Topeka with a population of nearly 7,000 negroes, affords every opportunity for ventures among negroes in all lines of business. At the present time the negroes are developing this in many ways. It was reported that there were in this city twelve negro groceries with a capital stock of $4,275, who last year did a business of $62,725. They employ five negro clerks, paying them an aggregate salary of $95.50 per month. There are seven barber $1,100, employing eight barbers at $154 per month, doing a business of $6,620 last year. There are three ice cream and confectionary stores with a capital of $400, doing a business last year of $3,020, employing one assistant at $8 per month. There are ten restaurants and an hotel with an invested capital of $4,420, employing 18 people at a salary of $273 per month, with an annual business of $29,869. There are two shoemakers, whose combined shops are worth $325, employing one assistant at $36 per month, doing a business of $1,500 last year. There is one exclusive cigar and tobacco merchant with two employees at $12 per month. This man has not been in business quite a year but has sold $2,080 worth of goods. The negroes of Topeka own two drug stores representing a capital invested of $5,200, with five employees at $133 per month, and whose business last year was over $10,000. There are two laundries of $12,500, with twenty-two employees, one laundry alone paying $70 per week to its employees. The total business of the steam laundries was over $23,000. They have one feed store with a capital invested of $500, with one employee at $8 per month, and that sold over $2,000 worth of feed last year. There is one cleaning and pressing establishment with a capital of $500, with four employees at $80 per month, whose business last year amounted to $2,750. They have two newspapers, employing twelve people, with a monthly salary of $23 on an invested capital of $1,700 whose business last year amounted to $6,600. There are two coal companies one with an invested capital of $300 and which sold 401 tons last year and did a business amounting approximately to $1,800. This gives a grand total of forty-two negroes in business with an aggregate capital of nearly $30,000 doing about $150,000 worth of business last year. They employ seven-five negroes, paying them $1,140 per month for services, or an average of $15.83 per month. This finding of the committee did not include the skilled laborers, such as stone-masons carpenters, paper hangers, etc., who give employment to a large number of colored men, nor did it include the several blacksmith and wagon shops whose business is entirely in the hands of colored people. It is possible that the reported volume of business transacted by these negro business men is less than the actual amount of business done for the reason that in many instances they are not accountants and have not kept careful record of all transactions. The purpose of these meetings at the industrial school is to thoroughly impress upon the negro business men as well as the young children of the race the importance of thoroughly understanding themselves and their relation to the community in which they live. However, the primary purpose is to meet the growing criminal tendencies and to curb them, if possible. It has been discovered that in communities where there is plenty of employment there is little crime. This should be taken by negro business men, and a strong effort on their part to increase the volume of business transactions, and thereby make places for the large number of colored boys and girls leaving the public schools each year. This work at the industrial institute will not end with what has thus far been accomplished. To Principal William R. Carter and his able corps of teachers there, it is but the beginning of another stage in the evolution of the sons of freedom into the citizen in the fullest sense of the word. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Kas. every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 412 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, - IMMUNES MANAGER I. H. CHILDERS, - EDITOR SUBSCRIPTION RATES. One year by mail.....$1.00 Six months by mail.....750 Three months by mail.....500 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail matter. We can only return our sincere thanks for the many compliments which we have received from both the press and individuals, who have spoken in the highest terms of our special Christmas number, and we in turn would be vain to take all the credit for getting out an issue which has been the recipient of such an unlimited amount of praise. But credit is due the entire PLAINDEALER staff of writers and solicitors, especial credit to our foreman, Mr. Ira Smith and his assistants for the splendid manner in which he conducted the mechanical end of the publication, also to the mailing department, who so promptly mailed our 5,000 readers their Christmas PLAINDEALER. Last but not least, especial credit is due the patrons of the Christmas issue, without whose patronage there could have been no Christmas number. Especial credit is also due the merchants and business men who show their appreciation of merit and enterprise. They should receive their return ten-fold and we would ask that in buying your goods and wares, remember that the the merchants who advertise through these columns, are those who believe in a fair consideration of all classes, and are not adverse to asking our trade through this, your enterprise. Before another issue of this publication appears, the year of 1903 will have arrived, and besides wishing our many readers a happy New Year, we trust that they will start out the first of the year with a better resolution than ever to do right, to save more money, to buy more homes to seek the farm and truck gardens'in larger quanities there by gaining more substantial and lasting good for the race and yourselves. That the tongue of slander and the shortcomings of the race shall not be paraded before the public; but show up the good side and work the harder that the other side may be diminished to a minimun. The Western Negro Press. The Negro in the West is a squatter, very much on the order of Yankee—partly in the hope of bettering his civil condition and partly to escape the unjust and inhuman proscriptions of the South. Over two million Negroes have come West "to grow up with the country." With the coming of the Negro and his entrance into all the varied phases of Western life, the Negro-journalist has come, with his handful of type, pot of paste and pair of scissors. His existence has been uncertain and his support decidedly questionable. But like the Kansas settler he has hung on to his claim, with the fond hope of better days. That better days are coming to the Western Negro editors is as sure as better days are coming to the Western Negro In 1891, Proffessor I. G. Penn then Principal of the Lynchburg Va., public schools issued a brief history of the Afro-American Press, in which he reviewed the labors of nearly six hundred Negoes, who are unceasingly, in season and out of season, proclaiming to the world those successes of the race, that serve to refute the ante-bellum charges of racial incapacity and inability. As a conclusion to his labors this very interesting writer said: "I believe that the greatest reason why our papers are not better supported is because the Afro-Americans do not sufficiently comprehend the responsibilities and magnitude of the work." Fully concurring in the views of this very able writer, THE PLAIN-DEALER, however, does not propose to berate its readers and patrons for their sins of omission for such is the lack of hearty cooperation and support on the part of the masses of our people. The Afro-American Press of this nation contains a highly respectable class of educated, cultured and patriotic gentlemen who are earnestly laboring that the world may know the better side of our people. Freedoms Journal published between 1827 and 1830 in New York City by Mr. John B-Russwurm the first Negro journal in America. Since that time the importance and influence of Negro journalism has constantly grown and expanded until today it is a recognized power in the moral, social, political and commercial life of our people. To this work the Negro journalist are devoting their best talent and energy. The success of the race journalist is seen in the recognition of their ability by such papers as the New York Sun, who have honored the race by placing Hon. T. Thos. Fortune upon its editorial staff, and the Philadelphia Evening Bulletins with Hon. John S. Durham as associate editor. In these strenuous days of modern civilization, the newspaper has come to be regarded as the oracle of the people. It reflects their asperations and achievements, and faithfully records their history. True there are among our people as among the other races, newspapers and journals of various grades. But after all its only those conscientiously devoted to the upbuilding of the race that live to any age. NASHVILLE. TENN Every body is preparing to celebrate Christmas in the old fashion Southern style. There will be Christmas trees and presents for the little ones. One of the greatest events will be the celebration of the Emancipation. Our people have been very zealous in fostering secret orders in this city. Mt. Hope Lodge No. 1723 G. W. O. O. T. has just held its annual electiou. The Mercy Hospital is a great institution and is filling a long felt want. It is managed by professional and business men and ministers. The President Mr. J. C. Napier is a wealthy lawyer, a deacon in the Cong. Church and a leader. The Secretary, Dean G. T. Robinson, is a lawyer, decon and public spirited. The treasurer, W. T. Hightower is a business man doing a $20,000 business annually. Dr. C. O. Hunter was in the city last Saturday. He has built up a good practice in the little village of Lynnville. this state. He practices in a half dozen towns. Let more professional men seek country towns. Dr. B. F. Watson of Philadelphia, a general officer of the A. M. E. Church, preached at St. Traveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Colorado, Kansas, and the Indian Territory. Five (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on this line in each direction, between Kansas City, and St. Louis The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas Are reached ONLY by this LINE The ladies of the Home and Foreign Mission Society of the St James Baptist Church rendered an excellent program last Sunday evening and raised ten dollars for their missionary work. James Stovall attended the Baptist meeting in Burlington last week. John Hardin of Kansas City Sundayed in Emporia. Frank Rogers has just finished remodeling his home on Congress street. The question, "Resolve that the Negro should emigrate to Africa" was interestingly debated in the Literary last Friday by A. G. Ray and D. F. Tipton and Miss Lucile Johnson and Henry Wilson, the latter being victorious. Henry Smith and family have moved into their new home on Twelfth and Cottonwood. The old maids and bachelors will hold their reunion in Ray's dining hall Dec. 25 by order of the officers who are as follows; Wm. Lampton, pres.; Geo. Jones and Miss Nellie Tipton, vice presidents; Birdie Council, sec.; Anna Stafford, ass't sec.; Jamer Roper, treasurer. All old maids and bachelors who come out on the above date are assuredly promised a big dinner. LINCOLN NEWS J. T. Wright left last Sunday for Vicksburg and Jacksonville, Miss. to visit relatives. Mrs. Octavia Smith who was quite ill is recovering. Louis Tolson is very ill with consumption. Mrs. Jennie Lewis is still very ill. Berney Gardner of Omaha was in the city last week. The A. M. E. Sunday School will render a Cantata on Christmas evening at the church. The Baptist Sunday School will give a classical concert and have a tree on the same evening. HOME —QF— YOUROWN J. R. LYTLE will place you in possession of a $1,000 Home for only six and two thirds cents per day without interest, without rent. It also provides that if the delinquency result from sickness, death or total disability, or if he be unable to pary by Reason of loss of employment, a forfeiture shall not be declared for a period of Six Months. For further information write or call J. R LYTLE, Agt, 929 KANS. AVE. When in Salina and want a first-class meal for 15c stop at the Champion Pie Bakers Rooms in connection. W. W. SHOBBE. PROPRIETC MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY Traveling the States of K Colorado, Kansas, and the In Five (5) Daily Passenger in each direction, between The Famous H Are reached ONLY by th Wm. Sims, president; W. H. Rossington, vice president; C. n. Hawley, cashier; C. S. Bowman, assistant cashier. DIRECTORS. A. A. Robinson, President Mexican Central Railway Company. Chas. J. Lantry, of the firm of Lantry Sons, Contractors. W. H. Rossington, vice preadent, of the firm of Rossington, Smith & Histed, Attorneys. Chas. J. Devlin, Coal Operator. W. A. Stephens, Treasurer T. M. & N. Ry. Wm. Sims, President. C. E. Hawley, Cashier. Report of the condition of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Topeka, Kansas, at the close of business, November 25, 1902. Resources. Loans and discounts.....$ 715,968.02 Overdrafts ..... 848.06 U. S. bonds..... 319,446.01 A. T. & S. F. Ry. Co. First Mortgage gold bonds..... 31,050.00 Real Estate ..... 3,975.00 Banking House, furniture and fixtures ..... 101,500.00 Cash and sight exchange.. 234,576.16 Redemption fund with U. S. treasury ..... 15,000.00 Total ..... $1,422,363.25 Liabilities. Capital stock paid in.....$ 300,000.00 Surplus and profits..... 44,357.89 Circulation ..... 300,000.00 Deposits ..... 778,005.36 Total ..... $1,422,363.25 Interest paid on time deposits. Foreign drafts on all principal points. Letters of credit issued. Small accounts as well as large receive the same careful attention. Your business solicited. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKES FROM LIFE. BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW This wonderful hair pomade is the only hair pomade curly hair straight as shown above. It pallows the scalp and prevents the hair from curling. It makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty pearls and by thousands. Warranted harmless. Testimonial free on request. 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In case where it is difficult to do what we will receive the money or send a box we will send that no one will know tons are not received URANE AND CO. 122 west Broad street. Vicorow, VA. Robt. Washam, head-waiter of the National Hotel, is taking his vacation in Omaha. Mrs. O. A. Taylor and Miss Bertha Harlau are visiting relatives in Leavenworth. Miss Ellie Blakeman of Kansas City, Kans. is visiting her sister Mrs. P. C. Thomas. The 23rd Regimental Band presented Prof. Jackson with a turkey and other good things for Xmas. The little moving van down on the corner of Sixth and Kansas is where you find the hot tamala man—Clem Wilson. Mesdames Hatttie Holtz and W Morton of Argentine are the guest of Mesdends R. L. Skearce and H. Edmonds. The Dumas club met at the residence of Mrs. Small. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. Washington, 1045 Spruce street Jan. 9. Luncheon, hot and cold, all times of night at the hot tamala man's stand, corner of Sixth and Kansas avenue—Clem Wilson. Dr. M. O. Ricketts of St Joe, Nelson Crews of Kansas City will most likely be the out of state orators at the Lincoln Day exercises. Chas. Groves, a student of Agricultural college of Mauhattan passed through the city enroute to Edwardsville his home. ORPHANS' HOME The Ladies Colored Orphan's home association, after several preliminary meetings was permanently organized May 6, 1901, by the adoption of a constitution reported by Mrs Gaines chairman of the committee at the Baptist church. At the next meeting at Shiloh Baptist church, the following committee on trustees consisting of Mrs. J. H. Odell, Mrs. Julia Abbot, Mrs. Emma Gaines and Rev. Duke was appointed and the following ladies were chosen trustees: Meadames J. H. Odell E. Gaines, L. M. Jamison, Sallie Smith, Julia Abbot, B.C. Duke, A Howard, J. B. Jones, V. E. Guy, E. Link, E. Marion, B. Mauson, D. P. Mallory, E. W. Matley, Belle Mack, S. Matheny, J. M. Wright, R. H. wade, M. White, A. Williams, W. H. Washington, Susan Tullis, Lillie Limberson, and Mary Jamison. The following gentlemen were also chosen on the advisory board: Messrs. R. H. Wade, Rev. Helm, Rev. Duke, Fred Roundtree, John Odell, D. Hope, W. I. Jamison, W. E. Stewart, John Wright and Dr. Taylor. The next meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. John Odell's and the Trustee Board completed the organization by the election of the following officers. Mrs. OJell, pres.; Mrs. Emma Gaines, v-pres.; Mrs. L. Jamison, sec.; Mrs. Wade, cor. sec.; Mrs. Abbot, treas, and Mrs. Matley, superintendent. The committee on charter consisted of W. I. Jamison, Meadames Gaines and Tullis. A committee on the purchase of property consisting of W. I. Jamison, Fred Roundtree and Rev. Duke recommended that property at 1207 Chandler street be purchased and the association paid $100 first payment and in August a matron, Miss Eliza Britt was chosen and the home was opened for the reception of orphans in Sept. Since the home was opened 13 children have been admitted and cared for and there are 10 there at present. The home is very grateful for many favors and donations in clothing, provisions and money that have been received. But the ladies hope that the charitably inclined public will not forge the future. Coal, provisions and every thing are needed. Mrs. J. Odell, the president of the advisory board, is due great credit for the inception of the idea of organizing the colored Orphans home. She began the agitation and discussed the possibility of such a move with several ladies and finally after much consultation called a meeting from which has come this organization. It is not too much to say that at all times since she has worked unceasingly for the home. She was impressed with this idea when she was attending St Francis Academy in Baltimore where they had an Orphans home connected with the school. Mrs. Odell is the wife of John Odell, the efficient porter of the city public library. They own a nice home on Western Ave. and are the parents of two children. Both are young people and we wish her a successful career in attempting such good work in early life. Messrs. Mallory and Polk of Lawrence spent Christmas in the city. THOMPSON-MERIBWEATHER One of the most beautiful home weddings that has ever marked Topeka's society was that of Miss Anna Merriweather to Mr. Joseph Thompson, on last Tuesday evening at the home of the brides parents, 836 Clay street, North Topeka. Miss Cyrenia Smith presided at the piano and Rev. White officiated. At the appointed hour the bride and groom marched to the parlor by the sweet strains of Mendolsohn's wedding march and took their place under an alcove of miseltoe and holly and were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride was attired in white muslin de soie over turquoise blue taffeta silk and carried a haudsome bouquet. The happy couple were the recipients of many presents and the congratulations of hosts of friends. They will be "at home" after Dec. 26th; ATCHISON The Methodists have enlarged their trustee board from 3 to 9 members and P. E. J. R. Ransom confirmed them at quarterly meeting Monday evening. Several delegates will attend True Eleven Imperium at Topeka Dec. 31 and Jan. 1st. Rev. M. S. Jones made a flying trip to Wichita Tuesday. Rev. J. R. Guthrie late of Western Mo., has bought a home on Riley St. in Atchson and has moved his family here. Revs. Van Lue and Richardson were here last week attending BaptistDistrict meeting. Henry Buford of Omaha is visiting his sister Mrs. Thos. Brown Mrs. Sallie Brown has completely regained her health by her trip to her daughter at Helena Montana. LAWRENCE, KAN. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Gracie Gray to Mr. Tompkins Dec. 24 Miss Gertie Mason returned home from Denver last Sunday, where she has been visiting for the past two months. Mr. R. G. Jackson will spend the holidays with his parents in Kentucky. Miss Mattie Miller is spending a few days in Kansas City, the guest of Mrs. G. W. Burdette. The High School Club, met last Friday at the home of Miss Mattie Gillum 127 Perry St. N. Lawreuce. The program was rendered as usual. The girls are taking much interest in the literary work. Mrs. Jas. Beck entertained the Sierra Leone Club on Saturday last from 3 to 6 p. m. complimentary to Mrs. Moates of Leav enworth and Miss Minta Beck of Topeka. An elaborate four course lunch was served to twenty of Mrs. Beck's friends and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mrs. Moates and Miss Beck returned to their homes Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Hughes left Sunday for Ft. Scott to join her husband in their future nome. The baby girl of Mrs. Alta Clarke died Friday, funeral services were held Saturday. The Spinsters Convention which convened at Eldredge Hall Thursday Dec. 18 was quite a success. The play was a burlesque on old maids, showing an assembly of the same for the pur pose of bettering their condition and laying plans to secure a husband. All played their parts well and the audience, except the real old maids, laughed them selves into forgetfulness Roy Williams will spend the holidays in Lincoln, Nebraska. Eli Rice Sundayed in the city. The linen shower for Miss Gracie Gray given at the residence of miss Inez Jeans was quite out of the ordinary, those upon attendance express a very delightful time. Mrs. Mary Reed is quite ill at her home on New York St. Miss Daisy Pierce is visiting her parents in Joplin Mo. Misses Sadie Moore, Inez Woods, Cammie Wilson and Ada Barnett left Friday to spend the holidays in their respective homes Kansas City Mo. and Atchison. E. W. Griggs, Higd-Class Photographer 901 Kansas Avenue. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Chaney Jennings, plaintiff. vs. Samuel Jennings, Defendant. The defendant will take notice that he has been sued by plaintiff in the above entitled action for divorce and that he must answer the petition filed by plaintiff in said action on or before the 26th day of January, 1903, or said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly. JOSSEH REED, Plaintiff Attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. [Seal] By Zora B. West, Deputy. In the District Court of Shawnee County, State of Kansas. Case No. 21951. C. E. Clark, plaintiff. vs. Ada B. Cark, defendant. State of Kansas, Shawnee county, so 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, Aity, for Plaintiff. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk. SAVE DIAMOND C COAD WRAPPERS FOR premiums THERE IS A TRIPLE ECONOMY IN USING DIAMOND "C" SOAP . . . THE ECONOMY OF BETTER SOAP FOR YOUR MONEY, THE ECONOMY OF LESS WORK, AND THE ECONOMY OF SECURING SOMETHING OF USE AND VALUE FOR YOUR WRAP-PERS . Complete catalogue showing over 300 premiums that may be secured by saving the wrappers, furnished free upon request. Send your name on a postal card, and we will mail the catalogue. KINGFISHER, O. T. On Thursday evening, Dec. 11 Mrs. M. D. Brookins assisted by Mrs. A. E. McKinley, Prof. and Mrs. J. R. Mayne, Mrs. Hester Porter, Mrs. Duke and Mrs. Clay entertained a large number of her friends at a birthday anniversary. The reception rooms were tastefully arranged. The evening was spent in conversation and music. After a dainty repast, Hon. T. K. McKinley presented to Mrs. Brookins the many valuable and useful presents that had been brought to her. She received them with great pleasure. All retired merrily and are not through talking about the good time they had. COLUMBIA, S. C. No one can read the PLAIN-DEALER without growing political. The editor is without a question a political fighter. He has coiled himself around the political band in South Carolina and has carried them all in Topeka so, as you read, you can't tell whether he is in Topeka or South Carolina. Prof. Wallace is an important young man in the social circle in Columbia S. C. Prof. A. Hill is about to pluck one of South Carolina's prettiest roses. Miss Rebecca Ford of Benedict College is looking well. Prof. F. H. Thomas is playing for Sidney Park Church during the absence of the organist. Howard School is crowded this term. There is to be two new buildings next term. We hope Miss Willa Smith will pay us another call. She made many friends while here. JUNCTION CITY Rev. W. H. H. Jones and wife of Emporia Kansas passed through the city Thursday Dec. 18, en route to Manhattan, Kansas, to take charge of the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. S. Richardson returned from Omaha on Friday. Miss Julia Richardson of this city who had an operation performed at the hospital in Kansas City is getting along nicely. ST. JOE ST. JOE The funeral of Mr. Dan Edwards, formerly mail carrier was held at A. M. E. Church Thursday. Bishop Shaffer was in the city Saturday. Miss Ella Shadrick, for 17 years a teacher in the St. Joseph schools was adjudged insane last week. Miss Shadrick was one of the best educated colored women in the west and her many friends are pained to learn of her misfortune. Miss Mai L. Lewis a former teacher in the Atchison school as completely recovered from her serious illness and will be married at the home of her mother in Cincinnatti to one Mr. Wm. H. Harrison Dec. 26. We wish for them a long and happy life. An old fashion spelling bee followed by an elaborate supper was held at Lincoln School building Friday night by the three night schools. Jessie Talbot the negro who brutally beat his wife with the butt of a billiard cue Nov. 16 has been sentenced to serve three years in the penitentiary. Talbott and his wife quarrelled over a pet terrier and in passion the husband grabbed the cue that was lying near and struck his wife blow after blow on the head Thirty stiches were required to sew up the wounds. Eli Rice and Ed Williams, Lawrence boys, were in the city with Gideon's minstrels last week. Eli Rice made quite a lot of a soloist. E. O. DEMOSS, Res. Tel. 776. Office Telephone 192. L. M. PENWELL, Res. Tel. 775. DeMoss & Penwell, Undertakers and Licensed Enthalers Topeka, 11 QUINCY STREET, First Door South of Fifth Ave., Hotel Kansas. STARTLING FACTS. We want to put 100 colored families living in the city of Topeka who are now paying from $5.00 to $10.00 per month house rent. Stop! Don't throw your hard earnings any longer in the river. We put you in possession of a $1000 home for only 63 cents per day. Without interest without rent. This company will buy you a home of your own selection and allow you to pay for the same at the small cost of $5.40 amonth, $250 membership fee and $2.00 monthly until your contract matures and in a few months, you will absolutely occupy your own home. Will pay off your mortgage. For further particulars, call or address Cora Taylor, 116 Parallel avenue, Kansas City, Kas. All lodges will please send in the time and place of meeting, accompanied by the $1:00 subscription. Mrs. A. C. Scott, 2nd avenue and Rees street, Leavenworth. Susan Richardson, 1180 Buchan 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. 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