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THE TOPEKA PLAINDEALER. NEGROES DON'T WANT IT VOLUME V. The Colored People of Atchison and the Entire State Should Protest Against Atchison Having a Separate High School Believers in Education, Speak out for Your Rights. Below we publish the full text of Bailey Waggener's bill for a separate high school in the city of Atchison. Mr. Waggener is not the father of this bill, but offers it by request and says he will not push it if the colored people don't want it. He is a man who carries no prejudices. There is a class of people in all communities who try to oppress those that are down. They select the weak, the poor and ignorant for their prey. The better class of whites want to see the Negroes rise and are always glad to have the opportunity to teach them. The children attending the same school with different nationalities learn from experience an object lesson of what may be expected through life. Atchison being so close to Missouri, those Negro haters might send their children across the river. The idea of building a separate High school for eight or ten colored people is ridiculous. Those people who think their children too good to attend public schools for the reason that a few poor colored people are trying to enlighten themselves to make better citizens, should move out of the country. Taxes are paid to support the public schools and everybody is entitled to the benefits thereof. Let the colored citizens of Atchison, along with their white friends, petition Mr. Waggener to withdraw the bill. He says he will if requested. The Negroes of Atchison are on trial. We know there are some hypocrites and backsladers there. Smoke them out. Call a meeting, protesting against this. The whole state of Kansas is interested in this bill. It will lead to something else. Read Maj. Ford's Ft. Scott letter on this question. This is our reason for mixed schools: The colored child has a chance to learn from the white child which has the greater advantage in wealth, refinement and culture, to learn and grow up by falling in their footsteps. To do this they must be in close touch with one another. It colored boys or girls see a white boy or girl always neat, tidy, apt and polite, they will try and be the same. The colored pupils who are educated with the whites have more ambition for competition than they would in separate schools. The facilities for teaching in a white school especially in the High school, are so much different that there is no comparison. Take Chemistry taught in the High school; to keep this department in first class shape costs several dollars each year. Take the languages; it is very few colored people that can teach them. We wan the very best teachers and the best facilities to be had. The following is the text of the bill: An Act authorizing the Board of Education of cities of the first class, having a population of less than 20,000, to establish and maintain a separate Highschool, for the education of colored children, and to provide the funds therefore. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Kansas: SECTION 1. In all cities of the first class in the state of Kansas having a population of less than 20,000, the Board of Education of such city is hereby authorized and required to establish a separate highschool for the education of colored children of such city, and to that end, may provide such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary, PROVIDED however that in the establishment and maintenance of such highschool for the education of colored children, equal facilities shall be furnished for the education of such children as are now or may be hereafter furnished in the establishment and maintenance of highschools for the education of white children, to the end that there may be no discrimination between white and colored children in obtaining an education. SECTION 2. In order to carry out the provisions of the preceding section of this act, in addition to the power now vested in the Boards of Education of cities of the first class, they shall have the power to levy a tax as in other cases in amount sufficient to secure proper buildings for such separate high schools for colored children, and to employ competent and capable teachers therefor and to maintain and operate the same. SECTION 3. The mayor and council of any such city are hereby authorized and required to make such levies, and provide such funds, as may be necessary to carry out the terms and provisions of section one of this act, whenever the Board of Education shall neglect or for any reason fail to make proper provision therefor. SECTION 4. As soon as such separate high school is established for the education of colored children under the provisions of this Act, the Board of Education is prohibited from permitting any white child to become a member or student in such high school established for the education of colored children, and is also prohibited from permitting any colored child from becoming a member or student in any high school established for the education of white children SECTION 5. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the official state paper. MAJ. FORD'S LETTER. EDITOR PLAINDEALER: Senator Waggener has introduced a bill to establish a separate High school in Atchison, for Negroes, it is said at the urgent request of the leading Negroes of the state. I don't know who the leading Negroes are, who are urging the passage of such a bill I do know that it is a measure we should urge only as a last resort, and after mature deliberation. Any one who has been the least observant can see how inferior the graded school buildings provided for Negro children are to those provided for the whites, and the locations of those buildings are usually in such remote and secluded places as a stranger would go in quest of a pest house. It is absurd to hope that cities that are now overburdened with school debts would make the preparation and outlay for a colored High school commensurate with the High schools now existing, especially if other cities are anything like Fort Scott, which has about fifteen colored students in the High school. I am fully cognizant of the fact that in many High schools in the state our children are treated with scant courtesy, and that every trivial infringement of the rules is magnified into almost a criminal offense. Yet let us not do anything that will so materially affect the interest of our children as would a Jim Crow High school annex, but, "rather bear those ills we have than fly to others that we know not of." GLO. W. FORD. SOMEWHAT POLITICAL The colored voters want Representatives in Congress who will not sacrifice their rights in the South for some minor bill for the benefit of some individual. Hon. Geo. W. Clark was born under a lucky star. He defeated E. W. Hoch, of Marion, an old stalwart Republican who never held an office in his life. The vote stood 163 to 165. Hon. Chester I. Long, the new U. S. Senator elect, of the 7th district, outgeneraled all of his opponents. Since he is a machinist we hope he will be able to repair all broken places in the mechanism of the party. THE GRAND RUSH It has now been ten days since the inauguration of the state officers and the assembling of the biennial session TOPEKA, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. 23, 1908. of the legislature, and the scenes attending the same beggar description. The long, lean, fat and tall have made their various rushes, including the tandem play, the flying wedge and the la masse, and the mortality list is something awful and especially is this so when our own Shawnee County list of politicians is inspected. The boys had all been under training for the past forty days, and died under the supervision of some of the most famous trainers in the profession, but all of this went for naught when the great chief from Doniphan county ruled that he was not fattening frogs for snakes. This was a body blow, and, last reports, tie Shawnee braves had not recovered their equilibrium. And no wonder that this is so when it is to be remembered that so many had based their calculations upon $3.00 per diem for fifty days; they had even came from the farm and taken up sumptuous quarters at various places. Some came as far as 200 miles away, trusting to good luck and their representative, but there was neither salvation or balm in Gilead unless their representative would do Uncle Cyrus's bidding. And oh, what a mournful march it was, with a hope against fate that we may get on to-morrow, and finally came the adjournment until Monday morning, and still we will stick and perhaps the steering committee will put us on then. At last reports we find them still waiting waiting. But after all as far as the good colored brother and janitorships are concerned, they have fared better than usual, at a rough estimate we would say there are 35 on the pay roll, or they are receiving something like $100 per day by the way of recognition, or $5,000 for the session. But that is the highest to which any negro may aspire under the present regime, as we see it, and we might ask is the door of hope to be closed against us because we are black, or do we have to blide our time and say we are thankful for that much? The senatorial fight has been waging of course. The black man has nothing to do with this. They voted for the man who will now do their voting, and if there is any deals made for jobs we doubt whether or not that they are considered, but the march moves steadily on, and still they wait. The executive council has also met and are giving out the two year janitorships, and still there is hope for some, the fellows who have ate pie for four years have suddenly come to the conclusion that they will not stay for ever, but have to give way for there are others who were faithful and want a place at the counter. But the machine goes merrily on, and on, and by next issues the Plain-dealer man will perhaps be able to tell the results with more accuracy than at the present writing. LAWRENCE, KAN. Mr. David Boyde, of Topeka, spent a few days in the city last week. The Carnation Art Club met last Friday, with Mrs. Tildings. The members are taking much interest in the work. At 5 o'clock the club adjourned to meet with Miss Bertha Overstreet. Miss Ora Davis left last week for Omaha where she will remain permanently. A number of young people gathered at the home of Mr. Lee Mason's. A very pleasant evening was spent by all present. The Sunday Forum met at the usual hour last Sunday. Quite an interesting program was rendered. The new president, Mr. William Brown, seems to be taking much interest in the work. The K. N. T. Club met at the residence of Miss Myeln Hamilton last Friday. An excellent program was rendered, one of the most interesting features being a paper by Miss Bertie Ellis, entitled "Jealousy," which was followed by a brief discussion by the members of the club. After the completion of the program and all unfinished business, the president, Miss Ora Carter, delivered a short address on "The Work for the New Year." Adjourned to meet with Miss Lena Hultz of North Lawrence, Friday, January 23, 1903. JOPLIN, MO. A. J. Young was over from Galena Sunday. N. Blackwell is very slick again. Misses Frances Lane and Eula Douglas were the guests of Miss Lelia Elmore in Carthage Sunday. Mrs. Ollie Simma died Sunday evening and interred at Fairview cemetery Monday. Messrs. Jno. Lindsay and Mingo Porter have opened a first-class restaurant on east Second street. Rev. J. C. C. Owens recently organized a missionary society, and the following officers were elected: Mrs. O. H. Winston, President; Miss Frances Lane, Secretary; Mrs. J. J. Jones, Treasurer. Miss Nellie Cheatum spent last Sunday in Columbus, the guest of her sister. Miss Pearl Cheatum. A GROUP OF CADETS—TOPEKA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL These Boys Make Their Own Uniform. RECOGNIZES THE NEGRO Catholics Believe all Men are Free and Equal. The Pope of Rome Commends President Roosevelt for His Honest and Fair Treatment of the Negro. Rome, Jan. 19.—The Pope has evlaced much interest in President Roosevelt's attitude toward the Negro in the matter of appointing members of it to public positions, Speaking of it today his holiness is quoted as saying: "This speaks well for America; they have a head strong enough to overlook race prejudice." Thanks to the Pope of Rome. The Catholic is the only Christian organization of the white people in the United States which recognizes the Negro. The Catholics are our friends; when the American white people speak like the Pope a new era will dawn. A FEW EXCERPS FROM J. J. INGALLS' LETTER Some of the Strong Points Which our Outraged Brothers in the South Should Carefully Study. "Who would be free themselves must strike the blow."—J. J. Ingalls' letter to Capt. P. H. Coney, Jul. 6th, 1899. "There is only one way for the Negro to get his rights in this country, and that is to fight for them."—J. J. Ingalls to Capt. P. H. Coney. "The Bible and the hymn book are all well enough, but what the African race needs is another Tousaint L'Overture with the bloodstained banner of revolution and the A GROUP OF CADETS—TOPE These Boys Make The torch and sword "—J, J. Ingalls' letter to Capt. P. H. Coney. From the above excerpts and paragraph three, if what Mr Ingalls says is true, the Negroes of Mississippi, Louisiana and south Carolina could apply the torch to a success, and win out. If men don't respect the rights of other men, laws cannot be enforced. Insurance companies will not protect property in a community where there is strife, murder, riot and the destruction of property by burning. If he, i.e. the Negro, continue in the same old rut he will land where he began. There is no trouble to stop these outrages. LOS ANGELES, CAL, NEWS. The colored citizens of Los Angeles received one of the greatest New Years gifts, on New Years day, January 1, 1903, that they have ever known to have received since Los Angeles has been called a village. This gift was a visit from Prof. Booker T. Washington, of Tuskegee, Ala. The colored citizens were not alone in receiving with high honor, their noted visitor, but he was received with equal if not more higher honors by the white citizens, and considered by all classes of them as the man of the hour. To reproduce in detail the addresses of Prof. Washington is not at this time at all necessary, as his lectures are so well known among all reading people. Prof. Washington arrived in Los Angeles on New Years day, and was met at the depot by a committee and was escorted to the mollenbeck hotel, one of the largest, and finest hotels in the city, where he remained a guest until his departure. The white Teacher's State Institute which met in Los Angeles the week of Prof. Washington's arrival, had him slated to deliver them an address. Long before the hour had arrived when Prof. Washington was to deliver his address the Hazzard's Pavilion, which had a seating capacity of 3,000 people, was packed with no space for standers. Booker T. delivered his address on education, ending up on the race problem as is usual for him; to do. Immediately upon ending his address to the Institute, he received an invitation to address the Woman's Club, a large organization of white women, and the two leading white papers assert in their columns that never in the history of Los Angeles has any visitor been received with more higher honors than Prof. Washington received by these two organizations. Not even the president of the United States, the papers added. This statement can be verified by thousands of eye witnesses who were present. Saturday night Booker T. addressed the colored citizens of Los Angeles at least he attempted to do so, but the white citizens were on the scene as thick as ants. However the address was delivered at Simpson's Tabernacle, which has a seating capacity of 6,000 people, which was crowded to its utmost with black and white. Booker T. has no new issue. His lecture was centered on the normal and industrial training of the negro, boy and girl, which has taken much effect on the Los Angeles people. Sunday night Booker T. was slated to speak at the Congregational church, one of the largest churches in the city, and as was usual, the building was crowded before the hour had arrived to assemble. When the hour had arrived to speak, there was such a large crowd on the outside who could not gain entrance, that Prof. Washington was asked to address those outside first, which he did. It was said by our leading white papers, which was verified by thousands, that never in the history of Los Angeles; had such a crowd gathered to listen to a speaker. Prof. Washington, while sojourning in Los Angeles, visited the city of Pasadena, a city of 10,000 inhabitants within thirty minutes' ride from Los Angeles, where he was received with equal honors as in Los Angeles. How much the citizens, both white and colored, appreciated Brooker T. OPEKA INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. Their Own Uniform. Washington and the noble work in which he is engaged was shown by the large contributions given him on all the above stated occasions. One white gentleman who heard Prof. Washington speak, became so much interested in him and his work, that he called at Prof. Washington's hotel the following day and waited for three hours for him to arrive and presented him (B. T.) with ($500.00.) five hundred dollars, and after exchanging a few words with Prof. Washington, departed. refusing to give his name. Monday evening Prof. Washington was tendered a grand reception by Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Owens, one of the prominent and wealthy colored citizens of Los Angeles. At the close of the reception, he was presented with $125.00 (one hundred and twenty-five dollars), donated to his work by Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Owens. He left Tuesday for Santiago, Cal. The manner in which Prof. Washington was received and honored by the white people only proves to us that when the negro as a race, attains to that height of normal industrial training for which Prof. Washington is so earnestly laboring, he can and will demand that respect which is due him from every class of people in America and elsewhere. S. P. JOHNSON. TAROUIAN NOTES Martinton, Ill., Jan. 5, 1903. Mr. Editor: Please allow no space in your paper to inform the readers of this paper and the members of the Temples and Tabernacles, that I have received the ($75.00) seventy-five dollars due me, the endowment of my grandson, known as Charley Burdette, who died in Atchison, Kans., September 17, 1902, and was buried by the knights of that city, R. H. Cane, Temple No. 3. I thank your C. G. M. Sir Frank Wilson and the members of the order for their kindness. I received the money sent by Sir Frank Wilson to-day, January 1, 1903. DT. JULIA A. GREENLEY, Member of Crescent Tabernacle No. 5. Martinton, Ill. Let us as Republicans parcel out a few good jobs worthy of consideration, to the colored Republicans of Kansas. We are retrograding instead of progressing on political lines. The last administration we had one Negro in the Auditor's office, drawing one hundred dollars per month. The present incumbent never thought enough of the Negroes of this state to offer them a place in his office. After a little more investigation we will give the reason why, and what he said concerning keeping a Negro in his office. We cannot support "lily whites" in Kansas. It is an outrage, a burning shame, to treat a certain element of a party in such manner. The Auditor's office has a ways been considered a place where the colored Republican's held sway, since the days of E. P. McCabe several colored men have filled positions in that office. We must admit that the colored politicians are rather slow and backward in pushing their claims for these positions, but nevertheless, our dear brothers in white should be more considerate. Hon. W. B Townsend, well known throughout this state as a fearless and uncompromising advocate of the rights of his race, who because of his manly stand against the lynching of Alexander, was forced to leave his home at Leavenworth, is clerk of the Judiciary committee of the House of Representatives of the state of Colorado. The chances are that he would not have lived long enough to have held a similar position in this state. No egro, whatever may be his ability, however loyal he may have been to the Republican party, however great the sacrifices he may have made for its success, has been given, nor do we believe ever will be given a committee clerkship in the Kansas Legislature. The Republicans of Kansas never extend the Negro a higher place than a janitorship. The sergeant at arms, the chief door keeper and their assistants are all white. The Republican party in the state has a majority of 40,000, so that Negroes are not in any great de mand. More to follow, Washington, Jan. 18—"As soon seek roses in December, ice in June, hope for constancy in wind, or corn in chaff, believe an epitaph, anything that is false before you trust in critics" said Judson W. Lyon, the eminent colored man who occupies the responsible post of register of the treasury, and is also a member of the Republican National committee from Georgia; "As early as 1858, John M. Langton was elected to a county office in the state of Ohio, and thus it was that the North commenced the election of capable and worthy colored men for representative positions three years before the 'late unpleasantness.' From the time Lee furled his banner at Appomattox to the present, it is safe to say that no single year has passed that has not witnessed a score or more of colored men occupying representative offices, to which they were elected by constituencies nine tenths of whom were white, in various states north of Mason and Dixon's line. "But how inscrutable is that frailty of human nature which imposes voluntary blindness whenever the cause of 'the man and brother' is under discussion. Somebody has said that a certain class of people of this country can remember but one colored man at the time. If he is a good man he is praised to concentrate in himself all the virtues which should be possessed by others of his race, whereas as a matter of fact, he is but a sample of thousands catter all over the country, to whom fortune has not been quite so good as to bring before the footlights. And I fear, if he is a bad man, he is looked upon as the representative of the other 9,000,000 of his kith and kin in this goodly land of ours. The President of the United States is sworn to defend the Constitution and execute the laws of the land as they are found on the statute books. He does not find anything in those laws which makes the colored man any less a citizen than any other NUMBER 4. Negroes are Not Given Recognition as in Days of Yore Kas. Republicans Should Demand the Appointment of a Few Negroes to Places that Pay a Good Salary. States that Have Did So. man. On the contrary, the law says that he is a citizen and the history of the great party to which he belongs and the dearest traditions of which he is wholly familiar which are inseparably entwined about he man and brother so that in the fulfillment of his oath he could not ignore him if he would and in justice to him, I don't believe he would if he could. In addition to his oath of office he has the striking example of the great states of the North, which have from time to time called colored men to representative places by the suffrages of their fellow citizens in communities frequently where the race did not have 5 percent of the voting strength." "What colored men have been elected to office in the North?" "In an off-hand way I recall the following: "Mr. Harden was many years ago elected to the Leigslature of Colora do and numerous colored men since his day. It is well to remember that the colored population of that state amounts but to one and one-half per cent of the whole. "E. P. McCabe was elected state auditor of Kansas and was appointed to a similar position by President Arthur in Oklahoma, and many other colored men have been elected to offices in this state since. Twelve years ago the Democratic party nominated W. D. Kelly, a Negro who received a large vote but failed of election, because his party was the minority party at the time. The colored people of Kansas constitute only 32 per cent of the total population "Hamilton county, Ohio, has had a colored man on its delegation to the general assembly of that state, right along for perhaps more than twenty five years. I recall the following names: George W. Williams the historian, Col. Robert Harlan, George H. Jackson, Prof. W. H. Parkham, W. C. Copeland and M.. Hill. There are many others whose names I do not now recall. B. W. Arnett, now bishop, represented Xenia in the Legislature for some time. Harry C. Smith, Jerry Brown, W. H. Clifford and John P. Green, who was both Representative and Senator, have represented Cleveland in the general assembly. "From Youngstown they sent Mr. Stewart. The colored population represents just a fraction more than 2 per cent of the whole state of Ohio. "It is difficult to remember the time when Il nois has been without a colored representative in the law-making branch of the government. The following names occur to me now; John J. Jones; Major Jno. M. Buckler, John G. Jones and E. H. Morris, said to be one of the finest criminal lawyers in the state. The colored population of the state of Illinois is not quite two per cent of the whle. It is an ordinary occurrence to see colored men in the Legislature of Michigan. William Ferguson, Joseph Dickerson and Dr. James Ames are names easily remembered by persons who keep track of those things. Mr. Ames was selected by his party associates to second the nomination of the late Senator McMillan when he was elected the last time to the United States Senate. At Detroit, Mich., D. Augustus Straker was elected to a quasi-judicial office a few years ago, which paid $3,500 per annum and was re-elected once or twice. The colored population is less than one per cent of the whole." Copeka Plaindealer. Published at Topeka, Shawnee county, Ks., every Friday morning by THE PLAINDEALER PUBLISHING CO. 918 EAST SEVENTH STREET. NICK CHILES, - - BUSINESS MANAGER J. H. CHILDERS, - - EREPORT SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year by mail.....$1.00 Eight months by mail.....750 Three months by mail.....500 Entered at the postoffice at Topeka as second class mail master. Hon. Bailey Waggener, the justly celebrated political adviser and legal solicitor of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and at the same time the head and front of the Democratic party in the present legislature, has, by reason of a bill authorizing Atchison to build and maintain a separate High school for the education of Negro children, brought this very important question before the public. We shall rely upon the overwhelming Republican majority to completely smother this decidly unAmerican measure. If the legislature of Kansas desires to signalize its belief in the oneness of American heterogeneity, they will repeal the present unconstitutional law, permitting some cities to separate the colored and white children in the lower grades. The present system practiced in parts of Kansas, and in the Southern states, in deference to a supposed race-prejudice, is diametrically opposed to the fundamental principles of the great American public school system. The average citizen understands the public school system of this country to be especially designed with a view to developing the highest type of manhood and womanhood, and the exemplification of the Biblical prayer, "Behold, how good, and how pleasant it is for men to dwell together in peace." There is nothing in the separate school system that leads up to this ideal. On the other hand, there is everything in it, that feeds this spirit of race prejudice. It is a well known fact that prejudice against Negroes in Kansas is stronger today than it was twenty, ten, or even five years ago, and that it is daily growing stronger. Nothing has contributed so much to this as has the separation of the public schools. This has accentuated the natnral prejudice, and has been followed by the closing of many positions to Negroes. Not alone has this been a burden to the Negro, but it has been and is a burden to the tax-payers of the state. To increase this burden of debt by the establishment and maintenance of separate High schools in cities where there are less than a hundred pupils to attend them, is a big piece of folly and would result in the failure of the pupils attending receiving equal facilities. It is a well known fact that in the providing of equal facilities in the lower grades, at the present time, the Negro schools look like thirty cents beside the white schools. The Negroes of Atehison, Kansas, need no separate high school, and the Republican legislators of Kansas should see to it that the bill introduced by Mr. Waggener should be consigned to its final resting place—the grave. The Ingalls Letter. To be brutally frank, is pardonable sometimes. The publication of a posthumus letter of the late ex-Senator John J. Ingalls, in this paper, tells a brutally frank story of the view of a great American, touching the race problem. It is characteristic of Ingalls. The unfortunate thing about Mr. Ingalls is that he was not black. Had he been permitted by Almighty God the exquisite pleasure of changing his color, if only for a brief interval, and "viewed the landscape o'er" through the Negro's spectacles, and familiarized himself with various obstacles hedging the Negro's aspirations and ambitions, a vastly different tone would have been given to his utterances. No one knows better than the humblest Negro the utter futility of armed resistance to his present environment. It is easy enough to talk these things, but to put them in action is an utter impossibility. There is but one way of solving the Negro problem, and that is for every one to strive to make the most of himself, at the same time seeking to do something for the uplift of one another. It is historically true, as Mr. Ingalls stated, that there are more Negroes in America today than there were American colonists in 1776; and then, it is not an unreasonable assumption, that French interference was the salvation of the same colonist, just the same as American interference freed Cuba from Spanish rule. A revolt of the American Negro against Southern mob law, lynchings and prescription, would be followed by a massacre of Negroes, beside which the bloody night of St. Bartholomew would be a farce-comedy. In such a case no European nation would dare to interfere in a civil war, and the Negro would be left to the tender mercies of the "Anglo-Saxons." The destiny of the American Negro is in himself. His success will not come through abject submission to outrage and insult, nor to blindly following misguided counsels. Our success will come through honestly laboring, and saving a portion of our earning; and developing business enterprises thereby employing our boys and girls. A H. Walton, Dead A. H. Walton of Leavenworth, is dead. This sad news will not shock the world, but it will be a shock to his many friends. Walton was in many respects a remarkable man. Employed for many years as a teacher in the public schools of the city of Leavenworth, he had gone in and out among the children, an example of the honest, upright man seeking to do the most good with the least ostentation. For many years he was custodian of the Widow's and Orphan's Fund of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Kansas, and was a conspicuous figure in its councils. To his fidelity and zeal more than that of any other member of the Masonic fraternity of Kansas is due the successful establishment of this department and its present popularity. He was large hearted and generous, faithful to his many friends, and devoted to his family. He had no enemies. Albert Walton was great, because he was noble, honest and just. All who knew him fully sympathize with the bereaved family. Jim Crow Care for Missouri. An ancient rebel hailing from Jackson county, Mo., and living, as he says, "nearer to hell than any Methodist preacher," is preparing to introduce a "Jim Crow Car Law" into the present session of the Legislature now assembled at Jefferson City. This will not be the first time such a ...HALF PRICE SALE... CROSBY BROS. SILKS HALF PRICE. WAIST PATTERNS—T a pattern, regular prices $1.10 COLORED FANCY M desirable colorings—$1 Silks— WOMEN'S TAIR Suit prices have been rearrangement of stocks. 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The display includes many fine pieces in China, Lamps, Statuary, Ormulo Gold Clocks, Vases, Mirrors and Ornaments, Work Baskets, framed and unframed Pictures, etc. ALL AT HALF THE OPENING PRICES. $2.50 SILK ROBES for Couch Covers at.....$1.25 COATS HALF PRICE WOMEN'S COATS—TH 12.50, 15.00, 20.00 and 25.00 CHILDREN'S COATS— 6.00, 10.00, 13.75 and 15.00 Ribbons Hal Satin Gros Grain Ribb quality, HALF PRICE. Men's U Odd Lot $1 Wool Under MEN'S COATS—The opening prices are 5.00, 20.00 and 25.00. YOURS FOR HILDREN'S COATS—Opening prices will be 10.00, 13.75 and 15.00. YOURS FOR Ribbons Half the Price in Gros Grain Ribbons, all widths, HALF PRICE. Men's Underwear 1 Lot $1 Wool Underwear HALF PRICE WOMEN'S COATS—The opening prices were $10, 12.50, 15.00, 20.00 and 25.00. YOURS FOR HALF. CHILDREN'S COATS—Opening prices were $5.00, 6.00, 10.00, 13.75 and 15.00. YOURS FOR HALF. Ribbons Half the Price Satin Gros Grain Ribbons, all widths, excellent quality, HALF PRICE. Men's Underwear Odd Lot $1 Wool Underwear HALF PRICE. 50c COTTON FLANNEL ELASTIC SEAMED DRAWERS.....25 --- thing has happened in Missouri. In the palmy days of "Old Alphabet" Taylor, such a scheme was tried, and C. H. J. "presided at the obsequies." The West has no prominent Democrat now big enough to take old John T. Crisp out and shake him. But then, Kansas Negroes ought not to kick, we are about to be treated to a complete system of "Jim Crow" schools. Talk about progress! Lord have mercy on retrogression, For the past few years, a Negro has had the honor of serving as city marshall. Preliminary arrangements are now being made for the city campaign, and the Negro candidates names are legion. Two candidates for Judge of the City court and four for Marshall looks very much to us like political suicide. Somebody better quicken the interest of the of the race. MISSISSippi Railroad Traveling the States of I Colorado, Canaan, and the Five (5) Daily Passengers in each direction, between The Famous Are reached ONLY by raveling the States of Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Canaas, and the Indian Territory. (5) Daily Passenger Trains are run on each direction, between Kansas City and The Famous Hot Springs Of Arkansas ONLY by this LINE 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 Are reached ONLY by this LINE Somebody Quit Three and one-half yards to to $1.50—a yard. . . . 50c MOIRES.—A few pieces in —per yard. . . . 50c LORED SUITS changed (lowered) since the There's a wonderfully good suits of handsome cloths at e, examine the two very below. You will find double $7.50 and $10 suits less Goods. this section. It is a line of inches wide. 58c suit- 0 LACES—Various widths deries—and a lot of machine HALF. SKIRTS 6, 7.50, 8.50, 8.75, 12.50, 100 ARE IN THIS SALE 50. YOURS FOR HALF. PICTURES, ETC. Order of our holiday stock will to close out as many of offer them all at HALF as many fine pieces in China, Old Clocks, Vases, Mirrors sets, framed and unframed HALF THE OPENING the opening prices were $10, YOURS FOR HALF. -Opening prices were $5.00, YOURS FOR HALF. Half the Price tons, all widths, excellent underwear wear HALF PRICE. 25c PUBLICATION NOTICE. In the district court of Shawnee county, Kansas. Mary Ann Brushwood, plaintiff, va. Robert E. Brushwood, defendant. No. 22061. To Robert E. Brushwood, the above named defendant: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above entitled court by the said Mary Ann Brushwood for a divorce and alimony; that the petition therein was filed on the 8th day of January, 1903; that you must answer the said petition on or before the 28th day of February, 1903, or the said petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered according to the prayer thereof divorcing said plaintiff from you, and for setting to her sole use as alimony, and barring you forever from any right, title or interest in the following real estate, owned by yourself and plaintiff, towit: The one undivided one half (1/2) of the east twenty (E. 20) acres of the south half (S. 1/2) of the northeast quarter (N. E. 1/4) of section thirty (30), township nine (9), south, range twenty-two (22), east of the sixth principal meridian, and barring you forever from any right title or interest to any real estate owner by her separately in Leavenworth county, Kansas, and for all other and proper relief. M. F. LAYCOCK. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. [Seal.] Missouri Pacific Route SOUTHWEST SYSTEM, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Indian Territory. or Trains are run on this line in Kansas City and St. Louis Hot Springs Of Arkansas THE LINE Send Your Sons and Daughters to THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT—Preparing trained Ministers for the demands of the part of today. NORMAL DEPARTMENT—Preparing Students for teaching in the public schools and giving higher training to those desiring the same. SUB NORMAL DEPARTMENT—Fitting Students for the Normal department and giving an opportunity for education to those deprived of such in childhood. 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In forty-four hours 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 bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. The spots removed without harm to the skin. When used the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to make anyone's hair grow long and straight, and keeps it from falling out. Highly perfumed and makes the hair soft and easy to com. Many of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is for one dollar a week. THE NO-BELL throws in a very person sending us one dollar in a letter or office money order, expressmoney order or registered letter, we will send it through the registered prepaid; or if you want it sent CO it will come by express. 2sc extra. In any case where it fails to do what we will return the money or send box f charge. Packed so that no one will know charges except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, Va. --- Mr. John Winder, a well known farmer who lived ten mimes west of Topeka, died at his home Thursday, January 15, from a stroke of paralysis. He leaves a wife, two sons, a number of relatives in Topeka, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the C. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. R. Ransom; P. E. of the Omaha district of the Kansas Conference, has just returned from Bonner Springs and Quindaro, where he has been holding quarterly meetings and assisting in revivals; and he reports that every student at Western University has been converted. Prof. W. T. Vernon is reloicing over the fact that every member of the faculty and student of the school is now a Christian. The Southeastern Passenger Association, comprising all the railway lines south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi rivers, has granted a rate of one and one-third fare for the Tuskegee Negro Conference to be held at Tuskegee, Ala., February 18-19. These Tuskegee Negro conferences have grown year by year increasingly in interest and influence. Those who would study the problem of the crop lien system and the conditions under which most of the negro farmers of the South live, can find a valuable opportunity for such study at Tuskegee. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend the conference session next month. Persons desiring further information can address Principal Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. The Institute Cadet Company roster is as follows: Captain, commanding, Mr. Albert Ross; 1st sergeant, George Ousley, Atchison; 2nd sergeant, Fred McNeal, Oklahoma; 3rd sergeant, Charles Tyler, Hutchinson; company musician, Floyd Fishback, Lawrence; corporal, George Shields, Topeka; corporal, Fred Howell, Manhattan; corporal, Isaac Manlove, Holiday; cadets: Everett Reynolds, Colorado; James Johnson, Wichita; Robert Johnson, Wichita; Kennard Kelly, Colorado; Lue Howell, Manhattan; Benj. Hill, Salina; Clarence Cropp, Lawrence; Leroy Taylor, Highland Park; Earnest Scott, John Dobbins, Buddell Reams, Earl Reams, Arthur Reams, James Anderson, Willis Jenkins, Walter Morton, Joseph Bradshaw, all from Topeka; Henry Williams, Hill City; and Robert Jordon, Kansas City. It will not be long until a Senator is elected to succeed Senator Harris whose term expires in March. The managers of the several candidates all feel that they have a leadpipe sinch on the place. It is to be hoped that the legislators will work for the interest of the people of Kansas and not to satisfy the spleen of any faction. Capt. J. T. Wintrode announces himself a candidate for marshall of the city court of Topeka subject to the Republican primaries. He has served in that tried capacity as constable for years. He is known to all the business men of the county. His experience in this county makes him one of the most formidable candidates in the race. He is a member of the Lincoln Post having served in the Rebellion. Resides at 1031 Jackson street and is always glad to meet his friends. If elected to this place he will treat the common people as courteous, polite and generous as before. A. M. Thomas, one of the candidates for judge of the court of Topeka at the coming spring election, has been a practising attorney at the Shawnee county bar for the past fifteen years. He graduated from the Michigan Law school in 1887, and came directly to Topeka, his home. Although a Negro, Mr. Thomas' practice is not confined to those of his own race. In his dealings with his clients, as with all who meet him in a professional or business way, his conduct has always been that of a courteous gentleman. In politics he has always been a Republican and both he and his friends think that the allegiance of fifteen years is deserving of consideration. The addition of his name to the list makes the number candidates announced seven.—Topeka Capital. He is a man who stands high with his race. He is a Mason and a Knight of Phythias. Can always be relied upon to do his duty when called. If elected to that position those who support him will have nothing to regret. Capt. T. F. Orner announces himself a candidate for clerk of the city court of Topeka subject the Republican primaries. Assistant secretary of state and chief clerk for years, he is a member of the Lincoln Post, having served four years in the war of sixty-one and being in Sherman's march to the sea. Has resided in Kansas for twenty one years. A printer by trade and the first man to set type on the Dailey Capital. Is now clerk in Probate Judge Fagan's office. He is courteous and poite to all whom he comes in contact. He desires the support of his party. Mr. Frank Blanch, announces himself a candidate for councilman of the 4th ward subject to the Republican primaries. He is now filling the unexpired term of W. S. Chaney. He is a member of the ways and means committee on claims and account; chairman of the building committee; also on the judiciary committee. He is one of the most successful contractors in the west. A stalwart Republican, member of the flambeau club and an up to date business man. He has no opposition and should not have any as he is working faithfully for his constituents. Prof. G. W. Jackson announces himself a candidate for marshall of the court of Topeka subject to the Republican primaries He was born on the eastern shores of Maryland; is a finished cabinet maker and applies himself to his trade; has served two years in Cuba during the late war with Spain; is director of Jackson's 23rd Regimental Band. He has also served two years as deputy constable under John Lucas to the entire satisfaction of the people. He wants the office because he needs it. He wants his friends to stand by him by voting for Jackson for marshall. We call the attention of our readers to the announcement of S. A. Swendson tor re-election as Councilman from from the sixth ward. Mr. Swendson has served 3 terms in the council and by his painstaking methods has made a good record. He is an honest consciencious member, who enjoys the full confidence and esteem of the people of his ward. Judge A. J.McCabe of the court of Topeka, announces his candidacy for re-election subject to the Republican. During his term in office, covering a term of years, the Judge has borne himself with a dignity in keeping with the high position. By his genial disposition and courteous manner he has made for himself many friends and in all he has filled the position with credit to himself and the Republican party. Hon. Fred C. Slater, attorney-at-law and one of the prominent young Republicans of this county announces himself as candidate for the office of judge of the court of Topeka. He is a young man of exceptional ability, a lifelong Republican having lived in Kansas 14 years. He left Sheffield, Iowa, with his mother, May 27, 1879, overland, his father in advance, on the train. They arrived in Hayes City, July 26th the same year, with fifteen head of cattle. Young Slater was the herder; he came to Kansas on foot. He was admitted to the bar in 1889. He has worked his way up through life by earning his own livelihood and educating himself. He now seeks the support of all known Republican anr who are eligible at the coming primaries. If nominated and elected to that position he promises to faithfully perform the duties of that office according to law and the rights of the common people. He is courteous, generous and polite and always willing to help carry the banner of the Republican party to victory. He has never deserted the party. Mr. Elijah White of North Topeka, the newly appointed janitor of the Court house and Mr. Thomas Vaughn who was appointed a few months ago are two popular men with their race and the Commissioners can congratulate themselves upon making such appointments. They can be relied upon to keep the Court house building in fir class order. Hon. Fred M. Stonestreet, the popular marshall of the city court of Topeka, who was appointed to that position by Governor Stanley and afterwards elected, announces himself as a candidate for re-election subject to the Republican primaries. He need no recommendation to the people for he has served them more than well in that capacity for a number of years. He is one of the most prominent officers in Shawnee county. He has always been a straight Republican and if re-elected o that position, he will continue to faithfully perform the duties assigned to him. Mr. E. L. Good announces himself as a candidate for re-election as Clerk of the Court of Topeka subject to the Republican Primaries. He is a young stalwart republican and fills the office with credit, and seeks the support of all Republican. Hon. J. H. Squires, City Clerk, announces himself as a candidate for re-election subject to the Reublican primaries. He has filled the office creditably for the past four years and asks the entire support of the Republicans. He wants the ladies to especially understand that they can vote for him and he seeks their support. H. S. Nichols, present Councilman of the 5th ward announces himself as a candidate for re-election, subject to the Republican voters of the 5th ward. He is now filling his first term and under the rules established by the Republicans of this state and county, the officer who has been loyal and done his duty is entitled to be rewarded the second time. He is chairman of the Water works committee, an active member of the street and walk committee, and also on the sanitary committee. The garbage plant was put through by him for the better protection of the health of the inhabitants of the city; and it is one of the best plants in the United States. He has always championed the cause of the laboring people by supporting measures which would give employment to many, and is now engaged in the retail grocery business at the corner of 17th and Kansas Ave. He is courteous, polite and has a pleasant word for every person he meets. He has made a good officer. David T. Gregg, a young stalwart Republican and attorney-at-law, announces himself as candidate for judge of the court of Topeka, commonly known as the city court. He is a native of Kansas and has always lived in the first ward—the place of his birth. He is a lawyer of prominence and one of the leading politicians. He practices in all courts of the state. He campaigned all through Shawnee county in the interest of the Republican ticket last fall. He has always stood by the party and has never deserted them when needed. He now seeks the support of the Republicans to this city in the interest of harmony and right. Hon. J. C. Schimer, who has been engaged in the coal and feed business for the past 16 years at 1815 Kansas Ave. announces himself as a candidate for councilman of the 5th ward, subject to the Republican ```markdown ``` 11 QUINCY STREET, First Door South of Fifth Ave., Try a Bottle of Kohl's Coug For Coughs, Sore Throat, Price 25 Cents Primaries. This is the first public office he ever sought, and he only runs at the urgent request of his friends. Some years ago he was petitioned by the voters of that ward to become a candidate for this same position but he declined in the interest of some one whom he thought would best conserve the interest of the ward, and for peace and harmony sake. He is an Indiana Hoosier by birth. He has resided in Kansas for the past twenty years. He is a public spirited man and stands high with his neighbors and acquaintances. He has conducted his busi-successfully and continuously in the same place for years, and has cultivated the acquaintance of every body in the surrounding neighborhood. He believes in the public ownership of the waterworks and the reduction of prices in gas and electric light. He is in favor of improving Kansas Avenue by paving the same from 10th street to 20th street. He is a K. of P. and stands high in his order. If elected to the office of city father, he can be relied upon to exert his influence to carry out every promise he makes to the people. He stands for no faction but simply for the interest of the common people. IN THE COURT OF TOPEKA, SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS. Herman Offen and Hugh Lowlor, trading as The Exchange Gro. Co., Plaintiffs, W. D. Masterson, Defendants. State of Kansas to W. D Masterson: You are hereby notified that the above named plaintiff has filed in the above entitled court, their suit against you in which they ask for judgment against you upon an account for merchandise, in the sum of $21,50, and that in said action a garnishment has been issued to the Topeka Transfer & Storage company, who have answered herein; that they have in their possession about $100 worth of property belonging to you, and that unless you answer herein, by the 10th day of February, 1903, the bill of particulars filed herein will be taken as true and judgment rendered accordingly, subjecting the property in the hands of the garnishee herein, to the payment of the plaintiff's claim and the costs hereof. J. S. M'CLINTOCK, Attorney for Plaintiffs. (Attest). E. L. GOOD, Clerk of said Court. In the District Court of Shawnee County, Kansas. Chance 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. Joseph Reed, Plaintiff Attorney. Attest: I. S. Curtis, Clerk District Court. [Geal] By Zora B. West, Deputy. 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 6 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, $2.50 membership fee and $2.00 monthly until your contract matures and in a few months, you will absolutely occupy your own home. Will pay of your mortgage. For further particulars, call or address Topeka. Hotel Kansas. High Mixture Colds, Hoarseness Etc. s per Bottle ONLY 2-2 DAYS FROM KANSAS CITY —TO— California —VIA THE— Great Rock Island Route El Paso Short Line Daily Tourist Cars. PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THE LOW ALTITUDE ROUTE Also personally conducted tourist excursions every Wednesday and Friday via COLORADO AND SCENIC LINE QUICKEST TIME TO EL... ASO BEST LINE TO OLD MEXICO. For full information address 'E. W. THOMPSON, A. G. P. A., Topeka, Kas JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago PINE HOSPITAL NO 20 A. M. P.O. BOX 14. v. A. TAYLOR, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SUBSCRIBER W.M. E. JACKSON, M. L PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office 606 Karnes Ave. TELEPHONE 606. TOPEKA, N.J. Patronize the... AMERICAN Steam Laundry and get the best. 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 $10. All students must register before October 12, 1902. For catalogue or further information apply to F. J. SHADD, A. M., M. D. Secretary. 80 S. Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. When in St. Joseph Visit WALKER'S RESTAURANT. Ice Cream. Open Day and Night. H. H. WALKER, PROP. W. OOR. 5TH AND CHARLES STU ST. JOSEPH, MO. Williams & Walker played to crowded houses last week at the theater. Quite a number of persons from Atchison, Stewartsville and other surrounding towns witnessed the performances. Mrs. Robt. Carr, of Wyoming, returned to her home after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Henry Moore. Rev. Cohren left Monday for St. Paul, where he will spend several weeks in a revival meeting. Tremont Quarles is seriously ill at the home of his sister in this city. Mrs. Harrison Bundy dropped dead of heart disease Monday evening on the street. Mrs. Bundy was about 50 years old. She was just returning from the funeral of a friend. Mrs. Emma Laniere, who died Saturday, was buried from A. M. E. church Monday, under the auspices of the ladies' court. Rev. Dyett officiated. Two white women suicided here last week. One, a 15-year-old girl, killed herself because her father scolded her for opening her step-mother's trunk. The other, on account of an unrequited love and the shame and humiliation of being arrested at the instance of the man she loved. The initials of the man were tattooed on her breast. KINGFISHER, Q. T. Hon. F. R. McKinley was called to Topeka last Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, his many friends of this place sympathize with him in his bereavement. Hon. E. O. Tyler went to Langston last week to meet with the board of regents. Mr. Sam Jones was in Guthrie last week attending to business. Mrs. McGee, sister of Mrs. Wm. Allen, of this city, returned to her home in Missouri, after an extended visit with her sister and family. Mr. Charles Clay, of Guthrie, was at home with his family and friends last Monday and Tuesday. He is looking well. Prof. M. J. Johnson, a teacher in the Langston University, is reported to have a severe case of pneumonia. We hope for his speedy recovery. Parthia Jordan went to El Reno Friday night. He will visit his claim before returning to Kingfisher. Miss Blanche Grimes, the assistant organist of St. Mark A. M. E. Sunday School, gave us good music Sunday morning. Miss Oretha Porter furnished good music for the Christian Endeavor Sunday evening. These are very nice young girls, and they are rapidly coming to the front. NORTH TOPEKA The Twelve Star club met with Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western avenue Wednesday evening with twenty members present. After the routine of business the club adjourned. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Birdwhistell's, 919 W. Gordon, Wednesday evening, January 26th, 1903. All are invited. Mrs. Ida M. Jordan, president. The Rosebud club was the banner club at St. Mark's A. M. E. church rally last Sunday, turning over to the church $51.79. Miss Hester Cornist, president. OSAGE COUNTY. Bro. A. McAdoo, or Carbondale, is looking after his lunch at the legislature. We hope he will be successful. Mr. Robert Sharpe, one among the many successful and prosperous farmers of Wabaunsee county, passed through this city last night enroute for Topeka. Rev. Chas. Shaw of Eskridge, filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist at Carbondale Sunday in the absence of Pastor Hoard and preached a very creditable and impressive sermon. Mother Shaw of Burlingame is visiting in Eskridge and vicinity. J. H. Hoard recently purchased 14 head of steers at $26 per head. L. Shaw, one of Osage county's industrious young farmers, has a five year's lease on the Forster farm 3 miles east of Burlingame. Lara is making quick steps and long strides to success. If our thinkers, writers and orators of the so-called negro problem would take a stroll out among our farmers and see what they are doing would find the solution. The revival meeting at Second Baptist church Carbondale, is growing quite interesting. Result three conversions, others at the anxious seat. Pastor Hoard and the members feel hopeful of success. The church will be dedicated the fourth Sunday in February. All sister church pastors and friends are respectfully invited to come. Notice the Plaindaler for particulars. Pastor J. H. Hoard has succeeded in organizing an aid association in his churches at Carbondale and Eskridge. Its object small be to care for its sick members and bury its dead and for the general interest of the church. Pure religion and undefilled before God and the Father. Is this to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction and keep himself unspotted from the world. Jas. 1:27. PAOLA ITEMS. Miss McCormick, of Coffeyville, is here visiting friends. EMPORIA, KANS Mr. Nathan Jones, who lives in Stringtown, dropped dead near his home Sunday evening about 5 o'clock. His interment will take place Wednesday. Quite a crowd of people from Dunlap, were down to the household of Ruth's entertainment Friday evening of last week. All report a splendid time. Mrs. Rev. Bettie Watkins, of Downs, Kans., officiated at the funeral services of Mr. Nathan Jones. The quarterly meeting at the Methodist church was a grand success financially. Miss Delia Tipton is reported sick. Little Mamie Ellott, who has been very sick is slightly better. Mrs. Gussie Phelps, of Iola, Corresponding Secretary and State Organizer of the B. Y. P. U., visited the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Sunday at the St. James Baptist Church. They were highly elated and inspired to go forward with the work after her encouraging remarks. Mr. P. F. Lewis is indisposed at this writing. Rev. J. A. Braxton, P. E., occupied the pulpit at the Methodist Church Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. L. Brown entertained in honor of Mrs. Gussie Phelps, of Iola, Monday night. Mrs. Julia Jones-Knox, of Denver, Colo., attended the funeral of her father Wednesday. Mr. J. C. Winston has returned from Colorado. Wonder why so many Normal students are feeling down-hearted? NEWTON. KANSAS. The young people gave a pleasant surprise on Miss Mary Stevenson, of Valley Center, at the home of Mrs. Mallary on East Sixth Street, January 6th. Those present were Miss Smith, Miss Bettle Norvill, Miss Lula Webb, Miss Maud Harvey, Miss Lula Slaughter, Miss Lizzie Roland, Miss Florence Beard, and Mrs. Noles, of Chicago, Messrs. Clarence Rickman, Byrl Morrow, Johnnie Williams, Frank Childs, Elmer Kennedy, and Cass Wilson, of Oklahoma. They had an excellent time. Miss Lula Webb furnished them with the grandest of piano music. The young people enjoyed themselves better then they have for a many a day. About 12 o'clock refreshments were served, after which the young people went home happy. IN THE COURT OF TOPEKA, SHAW- NEE COUNTY, KANSAS. NEE COUNTY, KANSAS. S. B. Bisenhart, plaintiff, vs. Byron Cartwright, defendant. PUBLICATION NOTICE. To Byron Cartwright, defendant here- in: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the above entitled court and cause by the above named plaintiff; that said plaintiff demands judgment against you for the sum of $50.00 and costs of suit, for and on account of legal services rendered for you and at your request, and that in said action, a garnishment summons has been issued to I. S. Curtis as garnishee herein, and that said I. S. Curtis has answered in this action that he is indebted to said defendant in the sum of $35.50, and that unless you, said defendant, answer herein on or before the 7th day of March, 1903, the bill of particulars filed therein by the plaintiff will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered accordingly against you, and subjecting said money so due from the garnishee herein as aforesaid, to the payment of the plaintiff's claim and the costs of this action. S. B. ISENHART. ATCHISON, KAN. Rev. Wm. Smothers opened a series of meetings at Ebernezer Baptist church Monday eve. The stewards of the A. M. E. church gave a great entertainment Thursday and Friday evenings. The receipts were $142.25. Rev. King is proud and expresses his thanks to everybody. He says the system and management was the best in his pastorial experience. The stores donated liberally to the manager giving him 40 of the 57 prizes. Mrs. A. Turner, assisted by the stewardess, did her part. The popularity contest between the young ladies was spirited and the house sat in breathless suspense until the first prize, a first class dress pattern, was C.M's Addreses. No. 3, J. G. Burdette, 819 North First street, Atchison. No. 18, James Thomas, 339 W. First South street, Salt Lake, Utah. No. 72, C. F. Crissman, 2244 S. 9th street, Lincoln, Neb. No. 19, George H. Willoughby, 335 New ersey street, Lawrence. No. 16, Richard Clark, 420 North Twenty-Fifth street, Omaha, Neb. No. 25, Edward Henderson, 1917 North Third st., Kansas City, Kas. No. 4, Thomas Holliday, 812 S. 44th street, Omaha, Neb. No. 60, W. Ostein, 4 Lane s121t. Topeka. No. 10, Frank Smith, Third avenue, Leavenworth. No. 13, A. H. Morton, 1308 Washington avenue, Parsons. MissM. L. Stark, 801 North 2nd st., Atchison. Hattie Jackson, 125 East Ryle. 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, Leneoah, 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 Galen avenue, Butte, Mont Anna Brown, 1717 St. Mary's s Omaha, Neb. Mrs. W. W. Lewis, 527 North 27th street, South Omaha, Neb. Annie Barnes, 339 W. 1st South street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Mrs. M. E. Bird, 192 Wetmore street, Everett, Wash. Sadie Chrisp, 615 Chestnut street Iola. Nannie Dunlap, Junction City. Katie Miner, 315 Nebraska street, Kansas City, Kas. Ida M. Jordan, 903 Western ave., North Topeka. Laura Smith, 308 East Eleventh street, Coffeyville. Elizabeth Blackwell, 2113 Nicolas street, Nebraska. No. 3, Robert Jordan, 903 Western avenue, North Topeka. No. 8, R. M. Bingham, 1727. E. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. The Sunday schools of the Baptist state convention will take notice that the state executive board will meet with the Shiloh Baptist Sunday school at Atchison, Kas., Jan. 28, '03, at 10 o'clock. All schools will send to Mrs. F. B. Grant $1 or as much more as possible. H. I. MONROE, Pres. G E T A..... HOME YOUR OWN 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 pay by Reason of loss of employment, a forfeiture shall not be declared for a perie of Six Months. For further information write or call J. R LYTLE, Agi, 929 KANS. AVE. In Pullman Tourist Sleepers on fast Santa Fe trains; also FREE CHAIR CARS, in charge of an experienced passengers director, who looks after the comfort of the passengers, points out places of interest, etc. New cars, courteous employes, excellent meals; the cheap and comfortable way to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Address, T. L. KING, G. P. & T. A., Or T. M. JAMES, Topeka, 839 Kansas Avenue, North Topeka. TABERNACLES. Rebecca Tabernacle No. 11-Morita the first and third Mondays, afternoon, at M. and O. Hall, corner Eightin and Washington streets. Mrs. Katie Miner, C. P. No. 315 Nebraska Ave., Kansas City. Tabernacle No. 59 and Daughter Alice Tucker of Victoria No. 20 of Leavenworth, Kansas, transferred to Golden Sheaf Tabernacle No. 91, Omaha. The churches of the Northwestern Baptist association no doubt wonder why the Minutes of the last session are not out. The cause of the delay first, was the failure of some of the secretaries to send their manuscriet on time, thus allowing other work to be rushed into the hands of the printer ahead of us, and by so doing, the printers say they have been unable to secure enough printers to do the work. In order to rush matters, they have been compelled to purchase an electrical dinamo, which is being placed in the shop this week, and they assure us that they will be out in a very few days. J. E. LEWIS, GUESS WHO. Guess who sent a bouquet to a young lady and she sent the same back to him informing him that her pin money amounted to more than his salary. The popular, intelligent young man SAVE DIAMOND C SOAP WRAPPERS FOR Premiums PLAINDEALER $1.00 Per Year. ‘